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The HR Systems Project Manager will lead a key HR transformation project, supporting the transition, procurement and implementation of new HR systems across areas including HRIS, payroll and benefits. Working closely with senior stakeholders, they will coordinate the project end-to-end and ensure a smooth transition to the new systems and processes. \n \n Client Details \n Our client is an established UK telecommunications business currently undergoing an exciting period of change and transformation. They offer a fast-paced and collaborative working environment, with this role providing the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders and play an important part in delivering a key business project. \n \n Description \n\n • Lead the delivery of HR systems transformation projects from initiation through to successful implementation.\n, • Manage the transition of HR systems and processes to new standalone solutions, ensuring minimal disruption to the business.\n, • Support the selection, procurement and implementation of new HR technology, including HRIS, payroll, benefits and reward systems.\n, • Collaborate closely with HR, IT and senior stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure solutions meet business needs.\n, • Develop and manage project plans, including timelines, budgets, resources, milestones and dependencies.\n, • Coordinate internal teams, external suppliers and third parties to ensure the effective delivery and integration of new systems.\n, • Conduct regular project reviews and provide clear progress updates and reporting to key stakeholders.\n, • Identify, manage and mitigate project risks, issues and implementation challenges.\n, • Support change management, training and end-user adoption to ensure teams are confident using new systems and processes.\n, • Monitor systems and processes following implementation, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and optimisation.\n\n Profile \n A successful HR Systems Project Manager should have: \n\n • Proven experience delivering HR systems transformation and implementation projects.\n, • Experience working across HRIS, payroll, benefits and reward systems.\n, • Strong knowledge of the full project lifecycle, from requirements gathering and procurement through to implementation.\n, • Previous experience managing system transitions, migrations or business separation projects would be highly advantageous.\n, • Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage timelines, risks, dependencies and multiple workstreams.\n, • Experience working with and managing third-party suppliers and technology providers.\n, • Excellent stakeholder management skills, with confidence working closely with senior leadership, HR and IT teams.\n, • Strong communication skills and the ability to provide clear, concise project updates and reporting.\n, • A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to identify challenges and drive solutions.\n, • Comfortable working within a fast-paced, changing environment and taking ownership of key deliverables.\n\n Job Offer \n\n • Salary ranging from £65,000 to £70,000, dependent on the level of experience.\n, • Benefits package to be confirmed.\n, • Fixed-term contract based in Manchester.\n\n If you're interested in this role, apply now. \n People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Your new company \n An exciting opportunity has arisen with a highly regarded and growing independent professional services firm in the North West. The firm has built an excellent reputation for delivering trusted advice to a loyal and diverse client base, combining technical expertise with a genuinely personal approach. With continued growth and investment across the business, they are looking to appoint a Personal Tax Manager. The firm prides itself on a collaborative culture, strong client relationships, flexible working practices, and a commitment to employee development. \n Your new role \n As a Personal Tax Manager, you will take responsibility for managing a substantial portfolio of approximately 350 personal tax clients, ensuring a high-quality service is delivered across all compliance and advisory requirements. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Managing a portfolio of personal tax clients, including self-assessment compliance matters\n, • Overseeing and supporting the delivery of Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements\n, • Acting as the primary point of contact for clients and building long-term relationships\n, • Providing ad hoc tax support and guidance to clients on a range of personal tax matters\n, • Reviewing returns and ensuring compliance deadlines are met\n, • Identifying opportunities to add value and assist clients with broader tax planning needs\n, • Supporting junior team members and contributing to the continued growth of the tax department\n\n The role can be based at any of there north west offices with applications welcomed from candidates seeking to work from Manchester, Wilmslow or Nantwich. Applications from experienced Personal Tax Seniors looking to step into a management role will also be considered. \n What you'll need to succeed \n\n • Previous experience managing personal tax compliance portfolios within an accountancy practice\n, • Strong knowledge of self-assessment and personal tax compliance matters\n, • Experience of client relationship management\n, • Excellent communication and organisational skills\n, • ATT, CTA or ACA/ACCA qualifications (or qualified by experience) would be advantageous\n, • A proactive and client-focused approach\n\n What you'll get in return \n\n • Competitive salary and benefits package\n, • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements\n, • Supportive and collaborative working environment\n, • Clear opportunities for career progression and development\n, • Exposure to a varied and interesting client portfolio\n, • A genuine focus on work-life balance and employee wellbeing\n\n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this Personal Tax Manager role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \n If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company \n This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and highly regarded independent accountancy and advisory firm with a strong regional presence. The firm prides itself on delivering a personal, partner-led service to a broad client base including owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and private individuals. \n With a reputation built on long-standing relationships, technical expertise, and a pragmatic approach, the firm is continuing to grow and evolve its advisory offering. As part of this growth, they are seeking a Tax Director to play a key leadership role in shaping and developing the tax function. \n Your new role \n As Tax Director, you will be a senior leader within the practice, responsible for overseeing the delivery of high-quality tax services while supporting the strategic direction and growth of the firm. You will work closely with partners and clients, acting as a trusted adviser on complex tax matters. \n\n • Leading the tax function, ensuring the delivery of both compliance and advisory services to the highest standard\n, • Managing a diverse portfolio of clients, including owner-managed businesses and high-net-worth individuals\n, • Providing strategic tax planning advice across corporate, personal, and business tax matters\n, • Supporting the continued development of the firm's advisory offering\n, • Identifying and driving business development opportunities, including cross-selling services\n, • Building and maintaining strong, long-term client relationships\n, • Leading, mentoring, and developing members of the tax team\n, • Contributing to the overall strategic direction of the firm as part of the leadership team\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n To succeed in this role, you will be a commercially minded and technically strong tax professional with proven leadership experience and a passion for client service. \n\n • CTA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification\n, • Significant experience at Senior Manager or Director level within a practice environment\n, • Strong technical expertise across corporate and/or personal tax\n, • Proven ability to deliver high-level advisory work\n, • Experience managing and developing client relationships\n, • A track record of supporting business development and firm growth\n, • Strong leadership and team development skills\n, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities\n\n What you'll get in return \n You will join a supportive and progressive firm offering a genuine opportunity to influence the future direction of the tax service line. \n\n • Competitive salary and benefits package\n, • Clear progression pathway, with strong partner potential\n, • A senior leadership role with real autonomy and influence\n, • Flexible and hybrid working options\n, • A collaborative and personable working environment\n, • Opportunity to work closely with a high-quality client base\n, • Continued professional and career development\n\n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this Tax Director role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Justin Hopkins on to discuss it in more detail. \n If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company \n We are working with a market-leading and progressive PE-backed firm, who are on an exciting growth strategy through acquisition, talent attraction and development. This firm works with an enviable list of fast-paced, industry-leading entrepreneurial clients, with the largest Corporate Finance teams in the North West, where you will benefit from cross-selling opportunities, and have the opportunity to develop new areas of work. \n Your new role \n Your role would be number two to the Partner, a highly recognised name in the market, in a team which has achieved strong double-digit fee growth YOY, providing Indirect Tax advice to a broad range of clients, both regional and national, helping them achieve their commercial objectives. \n\n • Providing indirect tax advisory services to a variety of clients\n, • Supporting the Partner and wider Tax team in driving the VAT practice forward\n, • Identifying new verticals\n, • Supporting team members in delivering client projects.\n, • Engaging in day-to-day, direct contact with clients from day 1 to develop long-lasting, positive relationships.\n, • End-to-end VAT advice that solves pressing client matters\n, • Mentoring and developing others within the team\n, • Identifying opportunities to implement and develop technology solutions for compliance and advisory projects\n, • An interest in, or already experienced in, business development and networking across the region\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n\n • Broad Indirect Tax knowledge and a proven track record of high-quality service delivery\n, • A commitment to growing with the business and developing people, providing on-the-job training and mentoring to the juniors coming through in the team\n, • Working with clients to identify issues and opportunities to enhance their Indirect Tax processes.\n, • A desire to learn and deliver quality work to build the firm's reputation\n, • The ability to plan and prioritise work to meet deadlines, and monitor your own budget, as well as the teams in time / dependent on your experience\n, • Collaboration is key, both within the wider tax team and across the wider firm.\n, • Experience managing VAT compliance WIP and being responsible for a portfolio of VAT compliance clients\n, • Strong awareness of digitalisation and how technology can be utilised to drive efficiencies, productivity and profitability\n\n What you'll get in return \n Due to the growth opportunities available within this team, this role will allow you the ability to excel in your career to achieve your career aspirations, and the firm has a track record of progressing senior hires into Director / Partner roles. \n Whilst a curious and entrepreneurial business, this firm offers a close-knit and family culture feel and offers the flexibility to all staff to make your work-life balance reflective of what's important to you. \n\n • Hybrid working arrangement\n, • Modern offices offer a collaborative work environment, including desk spaces, standing desks, booths, and formal and informal settings.\n, • An amazing culture, open and honest, with access to senior people at all levels\n\n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this Indirect Tax Senior Manager role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us on to discuss it in more detail. \n If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company \n You'll be joining a leading accountancy and business advisory firm that partners with ambitious, high-growth, entrepreneurially minded organisations across the UK and beyond. Known for its collaborative culture, forward-thinking approach and commitment to professional development, the firm empowers its people to broaden their horizons and thrive.Within the dynamic and ever-evolving Tax team, you'll work alongside friendly, driven and diverse colleagues who collaborate across specialist areas to solve complex client challenges. With access to cutting-edge technology, a broad client base and a supportive environment, you'll be part of a team that encourages curiosity, innovation and long-term career growth. \n Your new role \n As a VAT Senior Manager, you will deliver VAT services to a wide range of clients including household names, multinational groups and fast-paced privately-owned businesses. While strong UK VAT knowledge is essential, a significant portion of your work will involve collaborating across the firm's international network to support clients with global VAT issues.Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Acting as a key point of contact for your client portfolio, managing relationships and responding proactively to client needs.\n, • Taking full responsibility for the delivery of VAT advisory and compliance projects.\n, • Managing a portfolio that includes billing, cash collection and assignment planning.\n, • Reviewing work produced by junior team members and providing constructive feedback.\n, • Liaising with HMRC on behalf of clients.\n, • Monitoring budgets, identifying overruns and ensuring compliance with internal quality control processes.\n, • Highlighting technical issues, risks and opportunities for additional services.\n, • Contributing to the management of the VAT group and supporting colleagues across the firm.\n, • Coaching, appraising and developing junior team members.\n, • Recognising and contributing to business development opportunities, including proposals and pitches.\n, • Building relationships with senior client stakeholders and collaborating with internal specialists to deliver integrated solutions.\n\n This is a role with real scope to influence how VAT services are delivered, shape client relationships and contribute to the ongoing growth of the practice. \n What you'll need to succeed \n\n • Strong experience and understanding of UK VAT.\n, • Up-to-date knowledge of key areas of VAT legislation and emerging focus points.\n, • Ability to manage a large and varied client portfolio effectively.\n, • A proactive mindset with a desire to identify opportunities for additional work.\n, • Experience dealing directly with HMRC.\n, • Confidence engaging with senior client stakeholders.\n, • Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.\n, • A curious mindset, a positive attitude and the ability to work autonomously while contributing to a supportive team culture.\n\n What you'll get in return \n\n • A supportive, people-centric culture built on mutual respect and collaboration.\n, • Flexible and agile working options to suit your lifestyle, team and responsibilities.\n, • Access to structured career development frameworks, mentoring and coaching.\n, • Opportunities to work with high-growth businesses and a diverse client base, helping you accelerate your technical and commercial skills.\n, • A modern, collaborative working environment supported by state-of-the-art office spaces.\n, • The chance to be part of a team that values your individuality, celebrates your contributions and invests in your long-term success.\n\n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this Senior VAT Manager role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Yasmin Vart on to discuss it in more detail. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

This role focuses on delivering high-level tax advisory services in Manchester within the professional services industry. You'll work on complex tax planning and transactions, helping clients achieve their business goals while contributing to a growing team. \n Client Details \n A professional services firm based in Manchester, specialising in tax advisory and related services. \n Description \n\n • Provide tailored tax advisory solutions for a range of clients.\n, • Manage and deliver complex tax planning projects and transactions.\n, • Work directly with clients to understand their needs and objectives.\n, • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery.\n, • Offer strategic advice on tax-related matters to support business growth.\n, • Keep up-to-date with tax legislation and regulations to ensure compliance.\n, • Mentor and guide junior team members in their professional development.\n, • Contribute to business development by identifying new advisory opportunities.\n\n Profile \n A successful Tax Senior Manager - Advisory should have: \n\n • A strong background in tax advisory within the professional services industry.\n, • Proven experience in handling complex tax planning and transactions.\n, • Excellent client-facing and relationship-building skills.\n, • In-depth knowledge of UK tax legislation and compliance requirements.\n, • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.\n, • Leadership skills to mentor and support a team effectively.\n, • Relevant tax or accountancy qualification (ACA, CTA etc).\n\n Job Offer \n\n • Competitive salary dependent on the level of experience.\n, • Opportunities for career progression within a growing team.\n, • Exposure to complex and challenging tax advisory projects.\n, • Direct collaboration with ambitious and varied clients.\n\n If you're interested in this role, please apply now. \n

Your new company \n This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the leading global accountancy and advisory firms in a Private Client Trust Tax Manager role. You will be working with some of the most ambitious and entrepreneurial owners and senior leadership teams of the UK's leading high-growth businesses. The rapidly growing Private Client Team manages the funds, businesses and trusts of individuals, families and entrepreneurs. You will be exposed to a constantly evolving range of technical challenges, building strong relationships with individuals, becoming their trusted advisor to ensure their tax affairs are in line with what they want to achieve. \n Your new role \n The Trust Tax team offers a range of carefully tailored services to an equally varied range of clients - from UK and offshore Trusts, Charities and Estates, to entrepreneurs, entertainers and more. Part of the Private Client Services team, your expertise will play an integral part of a family's overall tax planning strategy. The Private Client Trust Tax Manager role is part of the team responsible for assisting Partners, Directors and other senior staff in servicing clients, directing Trust services and managing people within the Trust team. The primary day-to-day responsibility will be to act as a point of contact within the firm for the client together with the other senior staff. You will deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of existing clients, including billings and cash collection within the firm's criteria. \n What you'll need to succeed \n Key to the role is for the individual to be able to proactively manage their own workload, provide overall support to Senior Managers and Directors on client matters and assist Directors in the management of the day-to-day delivery of all trust tax compliance and trust accounts work. Trust tax knowledge is essential, as is a wider knowledge of personal taxation. \n What you'll get in return \n You'll have the opportunity to expand and strengthen your skillset and gain an invaluable insight into the wider tax business. You'll be supported to develop your career and help others do the same, all while undertaking an exciting, varied workload for a broad range of clients. You'll need excellent people skills and strong technical ability as you visit clients across the world. In return, you'll have unparalleled access to partners and opportunities to develop your career in many different directions as you work across a truly diverse portfolio of global clients. \n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Yasmin Vart on to discuss this Private Client Trust Tax role in more detail. \n If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

PRACTICE MANAGER, GREATER MANCHESTER - Play a Key Role in the Continued Success of a Long-Established Law Firm \n\n • An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Practice Manager to join a long-established and well-regarded law firm in Greater Manchester.\n\n This is a key position within the firm, providing the successful candidate with the opportunity to take responsibility for the smooth and efficient running of the practice, whilst working closely with the firm's senior leadership team to support its continued development and success. \n The Role \n As Practice Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day operational management of the firm, ensuring that the business continues to operate efficiently while maintaining the high standards expected by its clients. \n Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Overseeing the day-to-day running and administration of the practice\n, • Supporting the firm's partners and senior management team\n, • Managing and developing operational processes and procedures\n, • Monitoring compliance, risk and regulatory requirements\n, • Overseeing HR, recruitment and staff development\n, • Supporting financial and budgetary management\n, • Managing relationships with key external suppliers and professional advisers\n, • Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and service delivery\n, • Supporting the implementation of the firm's strategic plans\n, • Contributing to the continued growth and development of the business\n\n The Candidate \n Applications are welcomed from experienced Practice Managers or senior legal operations professionals with a strong understanding of the demands of working within a law firm. \n You will have: \n\n • Previous experience in a Practice Manager, Legal Operations or senior management role within the legal sector\n, • A thorough understanding of the operational and regulatory requirements of a law firm\n, • Strong organisational and commercial skills\n, • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities\n, • The confidence to work closely with Partners and senior stakeholders\n, • A proactive approach, with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions\n, • Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities\n, • A collaborative and approachable management style\n\n The Opportunity \n This is an opportunity to join a firm with an established reputation and strong foundations, where your contribution will have a genuine impact on the continued success of the business. \n You will have the opportunity to work closely with senior management, influence how the practice operates and introduce improvements that support both the firm's people and its clients. \n For an experienced Practice Manager looking for a role offering responsibility, variety and the opportunity to make a real difference within an established legal business, this could be an excellent next step. \n To apply contact Melanie Daly at eNL on or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion quoting Job Ref: [5309]. \n eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications within 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary levels purely as a guide. \n At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever their ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

Brand & Marketing Manager \n Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 DOE \n Location: Warrington \n Hybrid working \n Regular team and social events \n Birthday day off \n Plus additional benefits \n Fashion & Retail | Brand, Content, CRM & Digital \n The Role \n This is a hands-on marketing role for someone who understands how to engage different audiences and turn marketing activity into meaningful commercial results. \n Working closely with the wider business and leadership team, you'll help shape and deliver campaigns, content, CRM activity and market insight across the fashion, retail and wider consumer sectors. \n It's a broad role with plenty of ownership, combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Own and deliver the quarterly marketing plan, from strategy through to execution.\n, • Proactively bring new ideas, recommendations and initiatives that support business growth and wider commercial objectives.\n, • Track performance, understand what works and use data and insight to shape future activity.\n, • Maintain a consistent, relevant and distinctive approach across marketing channels and touchpoints.\n, • Create and manage targeted CRM communications, audience campaigns and automated marketing journeys.\n, • Use audience segmentation to ensure relevant content reaches the right people at the right time.\n, • Monitor engagement, analyse campaign performance and continually optimise activity.\n, • Identify opportunities to improve database quality, segmentation, CRM activity and marketing automation.\n, • Create and oversee content across social media, digital creative, blogs, thought leadership, email, events and website channels.\n, • Keep website content and landing pages current, relevant and engaging.\n, • Use AI tools confidently to improve the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of marketing activity.\n\n About You \n\n • Experience within fashion, retail, beauty, luxury, consumer or another brand-led environment.\n, • Experience working across brand, content, CRM and digital marketing.\n, • A strong understanding of audience segmentation and customer or client journeys.\n, • Experience planning and delivering integrated marketing campaigns.\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong understanding of tone of voice and consistent messaging.\n, • Experience creating thought leadership, reports, email campaigns, social content and other marketing materials.\n, • A good understanding of SEO, website performance and digital marketing.\n, • Comfortable working both strategically and hands-on, with the ability to take ownership and move ideas through to delivery.\n\n Why Apply? \n\n • Real ownership: Take responsibility for a broad marketing remit, with the freedom to shape campaigns, content and future activity.\n, • Make an impact: Your work will directly support commercial growth, audience engagement and wider business objectives.\n, • Work across fashion & retail: Build your knowledge and network across some of the most exciting and fast-moving sectors.\n, • Creative freedom: Bring your ideas to life across content, campaigns, social, thought leadership, events and digital.\n\n BH37401

\n Marketing Manager | Cheshire | £50,000 - £60,000 + Benefits \n Marketing Manager \n Location: Cheshire (multi-site role) Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + benefits \n An established and growing professional services organisation is seeking an experienced Marketing Manager to lead and develop its marketing and business development strategy across multiple offices. \n This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused marketing professional who enjoys operating at both strategic and hands-on levels. Working closely with senior leadership, you will drive brand awareness, client engagement and business development activity while managing a small marketing function. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Develop and implement the firm's marketing and communications strategy.\n, • Lead marketing campaigns across digital, social media, PR, content and events.\n, • Work closely with senior stakeholders to support business development initiatives and client growth.\n, • Manage and develop marketing collateral, website content and external communications.\n, • Analyse campaign performance and provide regular insights and recommendations.\n, • Oversee the planning and delivery of networking events, seminars and client engagement activities.\n, • Manage external agencies and suppliers where required.\n, • Line manage and support a marketing team member.\n\n About You \n\n • Proven experience within a Marketing Manager or similar position.\n, • Strong understanding of digital marketing, content creation and brand management.\n, • Experience developing and implementing successful marketing strategies.\n, • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.\n, • Able to manage multiple projects across different locations simultaneously.\n, • Commercially minded with a focus on generating business growth and client engagement.\n, • Previous experience within professional services would be highly advantageous.\n\n What's on Offer \n\n • Competitive salary package.\n, • Opportunity to shape and influence the marketing direction of a respected organisation.\n, • Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.\n, • Supportive and collaborative working environment.\n, • Long-term career development opportunities.\n\n \n Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. \n By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

HR Manager - 12 Month FTC \n Location: Fully Remote Salary: £46,000 \n Are you an experienced HR professional looking for an opportunity where you can genuinely influence the people agenda, work closely with senior leadership and make a visible impact within a purpose-led organisation? \n Macmillan Davies is delighted to be partnering exclusively with a growing, values-driven organisation based in Manchester to recruit an HR Manager for a 12-month maternity cover contract. \n You'll join an organisation with an established people strategy, a strong and distinctive culture and ambitious plans for continued growth. \n The role \n Reporting directly to the CEO and working as part of the Senior Management Team, you'll take responsibility for both the strategic and operational people agenda. \n You'll also manage and develop an experienced HR Administrator who supports across recruitment, onboarding, payroll administration and wider HR processes. \n Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • \n Leading the delivery of the organisation's People Strategy, with a particular focus on attracting, retaining and developing talent. \n • \n Acting as a trusted HR partner to the CEO, Senior Management Team and operational managers. \n • \n Coaching and challenging managers to build their confidence and capability around people management. \n • \n Overseeing recruitment and onboarding, including supporting the organisation through a period of continued growth. \n • \n Leading learning and development activity, including the continued development of existing and aspiring managers. \n • \n Ensuring HR policies, processes and documentation remain compliant with changing employment legislation. \n • \n Providing advice across employee relations, performance, absence and wider people matters. \n • \n Supporting organisational change, including potential TUPE, contract retenders, workforce planning and restructuring activity. \n\n What we're looking for \n We're keen to speak to experienced HR professionals able to step into a broad leadership role. \n You'll need to be comfortable operating in a small organisation where HR is both strategic and hands-on. One day you could be discussing workforce strategy with the CEO; the next you may be supporting a manager, reviewing a policy or solving an immediate operational challenge. \n You'll ideally bring: \n\n • \n Broad generalist HR experience across both operational and strategic HR. \n • \n Strong employment law and employee relations knowledge. \n • \n Experience partnering with and influencing senior leaders. \n • \n Experience coaching and developing managers. \n • \n Exposure to organisational change including TUPE experience \n • \n A collaborative, approachable and pragmatic style. \n • \n Ideally, experience gained within a charity, not-for-profit, social care, health, housing, education, public service or similarly purpose-led environment. \n\n This is a warm, collaborative and non-corporate environment where relationships matter. You'll need to be comfortable challenging when necessary while remaining approachable, solutions-focused and willing to get involved. \n Although the role can be performed fully remotely, there is office space available in Manchester for anyone who prefers occasional office working, alongside opportunities to meet colleagues face-to-face when beneficial. \n For more information or a confidential conversation, please contact Sam Pepperell at Macmillan Davies.

Marketing Manager \n Stockport | £45,000–£55,000 + Bonus \n We are working with an established and successful B2B finance business in Stockport to recruit a Marketing Manager to take full ownership of its marketing activity. \n This is a standalone, hands-on marketing role offering genuine autonomy and the opportunity to shape how an established SME approaches marketing. \n Working directly with the directors and alongside the sales team, you'll be responsible for developing the marketing plan and, importantly, making it happen. \n The role is deliberately broad, covering digital marketing, traditional media, content, video, events, sales collateral and communications. \n You won't be expected to be an expert in every discipline. The business is happy to invest in external agencies and specialist third parties where appropriate. What we're looking for is someone who can see the bigger picture, identify what needs doing and take responsibility for getting it delivered. \n The Role \n You'll take ownership of marketing across the business, from strategy and planning through to hands-on delivery. \n\n • Developing and owning the company's marketing plan and budget.\n, • Planning and delivering campaigns to increase brand awareness, generate opportunities and support business growth.\n, • Managing digital activity across the website, social media, email and other relevant channels.\n, • Creating and coordinating engaging content for both digital and traditional marketing.\n, • Developing high-quality sales brochures, presentations, case studies and other collateral.\n, • Managing press, PR and traditional advertising opportunities.\n, • Developing video content and coordinating external production where required.\n, • Planning and supporting exhibitions, events and other face-to-face marketing activity.\n, • Working closely with the sales team to develop campaigns and materials that support business development.\n, • Ensuring consistency of brand, messaging and tone of voice across the business.\n, • Measuring marketing performance and using the results to continually improve activity and investment.\n, • Selecting, briefing and managing external agencies, freelancers and specialist suppliers where appropriate.\n\n About You \n We're looking for a broad, commercially minded marketer rather than a narrow specialist. \n You'll be comfortable operating in an SME environment where priorities can change, people work closely together and good ideas don't need to pass through multiple layers of management before they happen. \n You'll be equally comfortable discussing strategy with the directors and rolling your sleeves up to deliver a campaign, improve a presentation, organise an event or create a piece of content. \n You'll ideally bring: \n\n • Broad experience across digital and traditional marketing.\n, • Strong written communication and content skills.\n, • An understanding of B2B marketing and how marketing can support a sales function.\n, • Good project management and organisational skills.\n, • Commercial awareness and an ability to measure the effectiveness of marketing activity.\n, • Confidence working independently and taking responsibility for decisions.\n, • The ability to manage external agencies and suppliers effectively.\n, • Creativity, curiosity and the confidence to introduce new ideas.\n\n Previous experience in financial services or another B2B environment would be advantageous but isn't essential. \n More important is your ability to take ownership. \n The Opportunity \n For the right person, this is a chance to make a marketing function your own. \n You'll have direct access to the company's decision-makers, a close relationship with the sales team and the freedom to influence where marketing investment is made. \n The business recognises that one person cannot be a specialist in every area of modern marketing, so you'll have the ability to outsource specialist work to trusted third parties where it makes sense. \n If you're currently working in a larger marketing team and feel ready to step up and take ownership, or you're already operating independently within an SME and want greater autonomy, we'd be keen to hear from you. \n Salary: £45,000–£55,000 + bonus \n Location: Stockport \n Full-time | Permanent \n \n

FIND are a specialist staffing business, servicing the Skills, Learning & Apprenticeship markets in the UK. \n We're representing a leading financial services & insurance training provider, who are seeking an Insurance Coach to join their team. As an Insurance Apprentice Coach, you will be responsible for the development of a cohort of apprentices, who are gaining their level 3,4 & 6 insurance apprenticeship qualifications. You’ll provide support & guidance throughout the apprentice’s learner journey to ensure progression against key milestones including qualifications & competencies as defined by the standard. You’ll build a relationship with the apprentice’s line manager (& other employer staff as required) to facilitate the apprentice’s development & time commitments & to review development & align with employer performance measures. \n Our client will consider either candidates who have worked in similar roles as an insurance coach or trainer within the apprenticeship space. Or alternatively candidates who hold their CII Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Insurance who would be interested in upskilling the next generation of Insurance professionals. \n Skills & Experience Required Essential: \n • Experience in a similar role within the sector \n • At least five years occupational experience in the Insurance sector \n • CII Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Insurance at Level 6 \n • Self-motivated, focused and enthusiastic with the ability to work using own initiative \n • A passion for working with and supporting learners to achieve their goals \n • A passion for working with and supporting learners to achieve their goals \n • Excellent written, verbal and presentational skills \n • Excellent administrative and organisational abilities \n • Good IT skills, including all Microsoft office packages \n • Commitment to own continuous professional development \n • Full, clean UK driving license \n Desirable: \n • Experience of working within Apprenticeships \n • Experience of working within a regulatory environment (Ofsted/ESFA) \n • Assessor qualified \n • Hold a teaching qualification \n • Understanding EPA requirements and processes \n The role: \n • Conduct skills radar calls with apprentices to understand their starting points \n • Complete induction presentations & apprentice sign up administration \n • Run monthly meetings with apprentices in the workplace & remotely \n • Carry out group delivery sessions in line with the organisation’s curriculum plan and Ofsted requirements \n • Respond to the apprentice’s remote queries &/or support requirements \n • Measure & assess progress of the apprentice against the objectives & milestones of the agreed learner journey \n • Undertake bespoke projects to enhance and assist the business \n • Complete all required documentation to evidence learners work in line with quality requirements, including tracking learners off the job activities \n • Contextualise the learning outcomes to the apprentice’s role & environment \n • Advise the apprentice how work-based experience can relate to development against the knowledge, skills and behaviours of the apprenticeship standard \n • Set activities to develop the apprentice’s competence against the defined apprenticeship standard and learning outcomes \n • Advise and coach the apprentice on relevant evidence to support the creation of a portfolio of work in line the end point assessment requirements \n • Support the apprentice in working towards their professional qualification \n • Escalate concerns over apprentice progress or employer support, in a timely manner to your line manager \n • Support the apprentice and their line manager to ensure the learner achieves by their planned end date \n • Support & coach the apprentice in preparation for end point assessment \n • Attend development / standardisation meetings as required by the business \n What you get \n - Up to £40,000 \n - A fully remote based role \n - Comprehensive company benefits \n For more info, reach out to Aishah@FIND

Join a major Finance Separation Programme as a hands-on Change Manager. Lead stakeholder engagement, change impact assessments, communications and business readiness activities across a complex, high-profile transformation affecting finance teams and processes. \n Client Details \n A leading UK media business driving transformation and innovation, offering the chance to make a real impact on a high-profile change programme. \n Description \n Change Impact & Readiness \n\n • Conduct detailed Change Impact Assessments across finance functions and workstreams.\n, • Identify how organisational, system and process changes will impact teams and individuals.\n, • Assess business readiness ahead of key programme milestones.\n, • Develop practical solutions to support successful adoption.\n\n Stakeholder Management & Engagement \n\n • Build strong relationships across multiple levels of the business.\n, • Develop stakeholder maps and engagement strategies.\n, • Manage stakeholder expectations and proactively address resistance.\n, • Work with Change Champions and Leadership teams to drive buy-in and adoption.\n\n Communications & Training \n\n • Create engaging communications focused on "what this means for me".\n, • Develop change toolkits, guidance materials and supporting documentation.\n, • Support training design and delivery activities.\n, • Help colleagues understand and transition into new ways of working.\n\n Change Delivery \n\n • Design and execute tailored Change Plans.\n, • Monitor progress and report on change activity.\n, • Manage readiness plans and transition support activities.\n, • Gather feedback and adapt change interventions where required.\n, • Ensure change activities remain aligned with programme objectives and timelines.\n\n Benefits Realisation \n\n • Track adoption and behavioural change.\n, • Measure effectiveness of change activities.\n, • Support the organisation in embedding sustainable improvements.\n\n Profile \n Essential Experience: \n\n • Proven Change Management experience within large-scale transformation programmes.\n, • Experience producing and delivering:\n, • Change Impact Assessments\n, • Stakeholder Maps\n, • Change Plans\n, • Communications Plans\n, • Business Readiness Activities\n, • Experience supporting finance-related change initiatives.\n, • Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.\n, • Experience working across multiple workstreams simultaneously.\n, • Ability to operate effectively in highly complex environments.\n\n Highly Desirable Experience: \n\n • Finance Transformation Programmes\n, • Separation or Carve-Out Programmes\n, • Mergers & Acquisitions\n, • Operating Model Transformation\n, • Organisational Design Change\n, • Business Transformation Programmes\n, • Working alongside consulting partners or equivalent organisations\n\n Job Offer \n\n • Salary dependent on the level of experience.\n, • Hybrid Working arrangements.\n, • 12-month FTC.\n\n If you're interested in this role, apply now. \n People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Job Description \n Reporting to the Reconciliations Manager, the Reconciliations Team Leader is responsible for leading the day-to-day operation of the Reconciliations function whilst acting as the technical lead for the firm's reconciliation systems and controls. The role supports the reconciliation manager by leading, coaching and supporting to the Reconciliations team, ensuring operational objectives, regulatory obligations and customer outcomes are achieved whilst supporting business growth through automation, process improvement and effective risk management. \n Key responsibilities: \n Operational Delivery & Control Oversight \n\n • Ensure the accurate and timely completion of all reconciliation activities in accordance with regulatory requirements, internal policies and operational procedures.\n, • Oversee the accurate and timely execution of CASS funding and SIPP rebalancing activities, ensuring all requirements are met within defined control standards.\n, • Monitor reconciliation exceptions, break trends, management information, and funding exposures, ensuring aged items, high-value breaks, potential breaches and emerging risks are appropriately investigated, escalated and resolved.\n, • Act as the primary escalation point for technical and operational reconciliation matters, providing guidance and support to the wider team.\n, • Perform reconciliation reviews, checking activities and technical oversight as required to maintain operational resilience and effective control coverage.\n, • Maintain accurate and up-to-date process documentation, system documentation, procedures and operating guides relating to reconciliation activities and systems.\n, • Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with FCA requirements, Consumer Duty obligations, internal policies and regulatory expectations.\n, • Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Reconciliations Manager or wider management team.\n\n People Leadership & Team Management \n\n • Lead, manage and develop team members through effective performance management, coaching, mentoring and development planning.\n, • Conduct regular one-to-one meetings, performance reviews and development discussions to support employee engagement and capability growth.\n, • Provide technical leadership and coaching to Administrators and Senior Administrators, ensuring appropriate knowledge sharing and development across the team.\n, • Manage attendance, annual leave, workload allocation and resource planning to ensure service objectives are achieved.\n, • Maintain appropriate succession planning, cross-training and contingency arrangements to support operational resilience.\n\n Reconciliation System Ownership & Technical Leadership \n\n • Act as the technical owner and subject matter expert for the firm's reconciliation platform and associated automated controls.\n, • Design, build, test and implement new reconciliations, automation solutions and control enhancements to support business growth, operational efficiency and regulatory requirements.\n, • Investigate system and reconciliation issues, identify root causes and implement effective corrective and preventative actions.\n, • Work collaboratively with Technology, Change teams, and third-party suppliers to deliver system enhancements, resolve issues and maximise platform capability.\n\n Competence, Knowledge and Skills \n\n • Experience leading, coaching and developing operational teams.\n, • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.\n, • Ability to prioritise workloads and manage competing deadlines.\n, • Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.\n, • Effective planning, organisation and time management.\n\n\n, • Detailed understanding of reconciliation methodologies, break management and exception management.\n, • Understanding of FCA CASS requirements, particularly CASS 6, 7, 8 and 10.\n\n\n, • Ability to perform root cause analysis on reconciliation issues and control failures.\n, • Experience producing and interpreting MI and trend analysis.\n, • CISI Investment Operations Certificate (IOC), including CASS module, desirable.\n, • Other relevant financial services qualifications including CII qualifications considered advantageous.\n\n About AJ Bell \n At AJ Bell, we believe investing should feel good. Whether you're looking for an ISA, pension or dealing account, whether you want to invest with the help of a financial adviser or do it yourself, we have easy-to-use solutions to suit people from all walks of life. \n We're one of the UK's fastest-growing investment platform businesses, trusted by everyone from professional financial advisers to first-time investors. \n Today, over 762,000 customers trust us to manage more than £121.5 billion of assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we're helping more people take control of their financial futures. \n We're proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years, and a Great Place to Work in 2025 and 2026, a reflection of our supportive and collaborative culture. \n What we offer \n\n • Starting salary £35,000\n, • 26 days holiday, increasing with service + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays\n, • 7% Pension with matched contributions\n, • Discretionary bonus scheme\n, • Share schemes (including free shares and BAYE)\n, • Health Cash Plan and discounted private healthcare\n, • Free onsite gym\n, • Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria)\n, • Travel and bike loan schemes\n, • Employee Assistance Programme\n\n Life at AJ Bell \n\n • Regular social events including summer and Christmas parties\n, • Learning and development opportunities tailored to you\n, • Casual dress code\n, • Friendly, supportive team environment\n\n Our ways of working \n We offer hybrid working, with a minimum of 50% of your working time per month spent in the office. \n For new starters, there’s an initial period of full-time office working to help you settle in and build relationships. \n Inclusion & diversity \n We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to be themselves at work. \n We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience and potential.

Your new company \n This is an exciting opportunity to join a large, complex and values-driven organisation with a strong focus on delivering outstanding people services. The organisation is committed to continuous improvement, digital transformation and providing a high-quality employee experience. Working within a collaborative HR function, you will play a key role in supporting operational excellence and driving service improvements across a diverse workforce. \n Your new role \n This role is a 12-month fixed-term contract. Reporting to a senior HR leader, you will lead a busy HR Service Centre responsible for delivering a full employee lifecycle service. You will oversee service delivery, manage and develop a team of HR professionals, and ensure the provision of a responsive, customer-focused HR operation. Acting as the escalation point for complex HR matters, you will work closely with senior stakeholders to improve processes, enhance service standards and drive continuous improvement. The role also has significant involvement in HR systems, data management, compliance and the implementation of people-related projects and initiatives. \n What you'll need to succeed \n You will be an experienced HR operations leader with a strong track record of managing high-volume HR service delivery teams. \n\n • You will have previously worked as a Team Leader within a shared service centre, ideally having managed an HR team of Administrators and Advisors.\n, • You will be a confident people manager, skilled in coaching, developing and motivating teams to achieve excellent customer service outcomes.\n, • You will possess a strong understanding of HR processes, employment legislation, GDPR and compliance requirements, alongside experience of working with HR systems and data.\n, • The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent stakeholder management skills, the ability to influence at all levels, and a proactive approach to problem-solving, process improvement and change delivery.\n, • Ideally you will also have knowledge of overseeing payroll processes\n\n What you'll get in return \n In return, you will have the opportunity to lead a well-established HR operations function and play a pivotal role in shaping and improving services that impact employees across the organisation. The role offers hybrid working, 3 days a week on site. You will work with a supportive leadership team, contribute to strategic people initiatives and gain exposure to significant transformation and systems projects. This role offers the chance to make a tangible impact while further developing your leadership, operational and strategic HR expertise within a progressive and forward-thinking environment. \n To discuss this role in more detail, contact Lucy Ayrton. \n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \n If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company \n A leading and rapidly growing UK professional services firm is looking to appoint a Senior Business Tax Manager to join its expanding tax practice. With a heritage spanning over 140 years, the firm supports a broad range of entrepreneurial businesses, owner-managed companies, large corporates and private clients, helping them navigate complexity and unlock growth opportunities. \n Recognised as one of the UK's fastest-growing accountancy firms, the organisation combines deep technical expertise with a collaborative and people-focused culture. You'll join a supportive team where knowledge sharing, professional development and career progression are actively encouraged, with access to experienced Partners and Directors across a broad range of tax specialisms. \n This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced corporate tax professional seeking a leadership role within a dynamic and ambitious business. \n Your new role \n As a Senior Business Tax Manager, you will take ownership of a diverse client portfolio, providing both compliance and advisory services while supporting the continued growth of the tax practice. \n Working closely with Partners, Directors and colleagues across the wider business, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional client service, developing team members and identifying opportunities to expand client relationships. \n * Managing and overseeing a team of qualified and part-qualified tax professionals, including coaching, mentoring and performance management. \n * Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, prospects and internal stakeholders. \n * Leading the delivery of high-quality corporate tax compliance and advisory services to a varied client portfolio. \n * Managing project delivery, monitoring budgets, risks and timelines, and ensuring clients are kept informed throughout engagements. \n * Providing technical expertise on complex tax matters and supporting colleagues across the wider tax team. \n * Creating an inclusive and collaborative team culture that promotes development and continuous improvement. \n * Supporting business development initiatives, identifying growth opportunities and helping to win new work. \n * Contributing to the achievement of financial targets through effective client management, billing and cash collection. \n * Identifying and implementing process improvements and supporting strategic and technology-driven initiatives within the tax practice. \n This role offers a varied workload, significant client exposure and the opportunity to play an influential role in the future growth of the business. \n What you'll need to succeed \n To be successful in this position, you will bring strong corporate tax experience, excellent leadership skills and a genuine passion for delivering outstanding client service.You will ideally possess: \n * ACA, ACCA, CA and/or CTA qualification. \n * Significant corporate tax experience gained within practice and/or industry. \n * Strong technical knowledge of UK corporate taxation and current legislation. \n * Experience delivering both compliance and advisory services to a portfolio of clients. \n * The ability to manage multiple client relationships and projects simultaneously. \n * Proven experience coaching, mentoring and developing team members. \n * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. \n * Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify business development opportunities. \n * A proactive approach to problem solving and delivering practical tax solutions. \n * A commitment to building long-term client relationships and supporting the continued growth of the business. \n What you'll get in return \n In return, you'll join a firm that genuinely invests in its people, offering a collaborative culture, excellent career progression opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.* Competitive salary and reward package. \n * Private medical insurance. \n * Life assurance. \n * Enhanced pension contributions. \n * Hybrid and flexible working arrangements. \n * Generous annual leave entitlement and the option to purchase additional holiday. \n * Shared parental leave. \n * Fully funded professional development and training. \n * Cycle to Work scheme. \n * Season ticket loan. \n * Eye care support. \n * Access to experienced tax leaders and specialist expertise across multiple tax disciplines. \n * Clear opportunities for progression within a growing and ambitious firm. \n * A supportive, inclusive and diverse working environment where individual contributions are recognised and valued. \n This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced tax professional looking to take the next step in their career within a forward-thinking organisation that combines technical excellence, strong client relationships and genuine investment in its people. \n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this Senior Tax Manager role in Manchester, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Justin Hopkins on to discuss it in more detail. \n If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. 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Your new company \n You will be joining a highly respected professional services firm with a strong reputation for supporting privately owned and entrepreneurial businesses. The organisation is known for its collaborative culture, commitment to quality, and ability to deliver practical, commercially focused tax advice. Their Private Business team works with a diverse portfolio of clients, including family-owned companies, fast-growth scale-ups, and established mid-market groups, offering a dynamic and engaging environment. \n Your new role \n As a Senior Tax Manager within the Private Business team, you will lead a portfolio of clients and oversee the delivery of complex tax advisory and compliance work. You will act as a trusted adviser to business owners and senior stakeholders, providing insight on tax strategy, structuring, transactions, and long-term planning. You will manage engagement teams, review technical deliverables, and ensure all work meets the firm's quality and risk standards. You will also play a key role in developing junior colleagues, contributing to team growth, and identifying opportunities to expand client relationships. \n What you'll need to succeed \n\n • Professional qualification such as ACA or CTA (or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience in corporate or entrepreneurial tax.\n, • Strong technical knowledge of UK tax legislation and experience advising private or owner-managed businesses.\n, • Proven ability to manage complex engagements and lead multidisciplinary teams.\n, • Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to advise senior stakeholders and business owners.\n, • Commercial awareness and the ability to translate technical issues into practical business solutions.\n, • A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.\n\n What you'll get in return \n You will join a supportive and people-focused firm that values development, innovation, and work-life balance. You'll gain exposure to a wide variety of clients and challenging, high-impact work. The role offers clear opportunities for progression, flexible working options, and access to a broad network of specialists across the business. You'll be part of a team that encourages fresh thinking and empowers you to shape your career. \n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this Senior Tax Manager - Private Businesses role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Justin Hopkins on to discuss it in more detail. \n If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company \n A leading independent tax and advisory practice is seeking an experienced Senior Manager to join its growing Private Client team. With a reputation for delivering high-quality, relationship-led advice, the firm works with a diverse portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, business owners, families, trustees and private wealth clients. \n As part of a highly regarded Private Client practice, you'll work alongside experienced tax specialists who are committed to providing practical, commercially focused advice across both compliance and advisory matters. The firm is continuing to invest in its people, services and national growth plans, creating an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Private Client professional to play a key leadership role within the business. \n This position offers exposure to a broad range of private client work, a supportive and collaborative culture, and genuine opportunities to contribute to the future development of the team. \n Your new role \n As a Senior Manager within the Private Client team, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of a high-quality personal tax compliance service whilst also identifying and supporting advisory opportunities across a diverse client portfolio. \n You will act as a trusted adviser to clients and professional intermediaries, overseeing complex personal tax matters while mentoring and developing junior members of the team. \n * Managing a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, business owners, trustees and family wealth clients. \n * Overseeing the delivery and review of personal tax compliance work, including complex Self-Assessment tax returns for individuals and trusts. \n * Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, building long-term trusted relationships. \n * Identifying tax planning and advisory opportunities across the client portfolio. \n * Advising on a range of private client matters including Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax, trusts and estates. \n * Supporting clients with succession planning, wealth preservation and remuneration planning strategies. \n * Collaborating with specialists across the wider tax practice to deliver integrated solutions. \n * Leading, mentoring and developing Private Client team members. \n * Managing workflow, compliance deadlines and resource planning across the portfolio. \n * Supporting business development initiatives and helping drive the continued growth of the Private Client practice. \n * Contributing to the strategic development of the team's services and client offering. \n What you'll need to succeed \n To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced Private Client tax professional with strong technical expertise and a passion for delivering exceptional client service.* Significant experience within a Private Client or Personal Tax team in a professional services environment. \n * Extensive experience managing portfolios of high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, business owners and trustees. \n * Strong technical expertise across: \n - Income Tax \n - Capital Gains Tax \n - Inheritance Tax \n - Trusts and Estates \n - Remuneration and extraction planning \n - Succession and wealth planning \n - Tax residence and domicile matters \n * Experience reviewing and managing complex Self-Assessment tax returns for individuals and trusts. \n * A proven track record of delivering a high-quality compliance service. \n * Strong client relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills. \n * Experience identifying and converting advisory opportunities. \n * Excellent organisational and workflow management capabilities. \n * Experience leading, coaching and developing tax professionals. \n * Strong commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving. \n * CTA qualification preferred, although ACA, ATT or equivalent qualifications with substantial relevant experience will also be considered. \n Desirable experience includes exposure to trust structuring, family succession planning, international private client tax matters, and supporting entrepreneurial and family-owned businesses. \n What you'll get in return \n In return, you'll join a highly respected and ambitious tax practice that offers challenging and rewarding work, genuine career progression opportunities and a supportive, flexible working environment.* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. \n * Participation in an all-employee profit share scheme. \n * Hybrid and flexible working arrangements. \n * High-quality private client compliance and advisory work. \n * Direct access to experienced tax specialists across all areas of tax. \n * Clear career progression opportunities within a rapidly growing practice. \n * A collaborative and supportive culture that values work-life balance. \n * Exposure to a broad and interesting client base including entrepreneurs, business owners, families and trusts. \n * Ongoing professional development and technical training. \n * The opportunity to play a key role in the growth and expansion of a leading independent tax practice. \n This is an excellent opportunity for an established Private Client Senior Manager, or an ambitious Manager ready to step up, to join a growing and highly regarded team where you can make a real impact on both clients and the future direction of the practice. \n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this Private Client Tax Senior Manager role in Manchester, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Justin Hopkins on to discuss it in more detail. \n If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. 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Commercial Brand Marketing Manager \n Flexible Location (Hybrid Work) \n Are you an experienced brand marketer with a passion for developing impactful campaigns and building strong brand presence? We’re looking for a Brand Manager to join our marketing team and play a key role in shaping and delivering brand strategy across a portfolio of products and brands. \n This is an exciting opportunity to lead high profile campaigns, manage key partnerships and suppliers, and influence brand performance across multiple marketing channels. \n The Role \n As Brand Manager, you’ll support the Brand Marketing Lead in developing and delivering integrated brand campaigns that drive awareness, engagement and commercial growth. You’ll oversee campaign execution from concept through to delivery, manage budgets and supplier relationships, and use performance insights to shape future marketing activity. \n What You’ll Be Doing \n • Leading the development and delivery of multi channel brand campaigns \n • Managing supplier, agency and ambassador relationships to maximise campaign performance \n • Identifying new marketing opportunities and supporting brand growth initiatives \n • Overseeing media planning and placement across advertising, sponsorship and events \n • Managing campaign budgets and tracking performance against objectives \n • Analysing campaign results and providing recommendations for future activity \n • Leading annual reviews of marketing collateral and brand assets \n • Working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure campaigns align with business objectives \n • Supporting and attending events, sponsorship activations and promotional activities \n • Managing customer communications in line with GDPR, FCA and regulatory requirements \n • Line managing and developing junior marketing team members \n Essential Skills & Experience \n • Proven experience in a brand, campaign or marketing management role \n • Strong campaign planning and project management skills \n • Experience managing agencies, suppliers or commercial partnerships \n • Ability to analyse campaign performance and interpret business data \n • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills \n • Strong commercial awareness and creative thinking \n • High attention to detail and organisational skills \n • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint \n • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities \n Desirable Skills & Experience \n\n • Experience within financial services or a regulated industry\n, • Experience managing ambassador or sponsorship partnerships\n, • CIM qualification or equivalent marketing qualification\n, • Proven experience delivering brand and marketing campaigns within a commercial B2B environment\n

Global Trade Show Manager| £55,000 - £60,000 | 5 Days Office Based - Manchester (can have flexibility when needed!) \n \n \n We're partnering with a growing international business looking for an experienced Trade Show Manager to take full ownership of their global exhibition and trade show calendar. \n \n This is a highly visible role where you'll be responsible for ensuring the company delivers a consistent, professional presence across major international events. You'll act as the central point of coordination between internal stakeholders and external event agencies, taking projects from initial planning through to onsite execution. \n \n This opportunity would suit someone who thrives on ownership, enjoys managing multiple moving parts, and has a strong background delivering trade shows, exhibitions, or large-scale B2B events. \n \n Key Responsibilities: \n ·Taking full ownership of a global trade show and exhibition programme. \n ·Managing external trade show agencies to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standard. \n ·Creating and managing event timelines, project plans, budgets, and schedules. \n ·Coordinating stand design, production, logistics, shipping, and onsite delivery. \n ·Working closely with internal stakeholders across sales, marketing, leadership, and operations teams. \n ·Ensuring consistency of brand presence across all international events. \n ·Managing suppliers, contractors, venues, and external partners. \n ·Leading event delivery onsite and troubleshooting where required. \n ·Tracking budgets, spend, and post-event performance. \n \n What We're Looking For: \n ·Proven experience owning end-to-end trade shows, or exhibitions \n ·Strong experience managing external agencies and holding partners accountable for delivery. \n ·Excellent project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple events simultaneously. \n ·Experience managing budgets, timelines, logistics, suppliers, and stakeholders. \n ·Confidence working with senior internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams. \n ·A hands-on, proactive approach with a genuine sense of ownership. \n ·Experience delivering international events or exhibitions. \n ·Comfortable travelling to support events when required. \n *Rates depend on experience and client requirements

National Account Manager \n 45-60k d.o.e \n Manchester \n I am recruiting for a high-impact NAM role with a fast-growing, innovation-led FMCG business. You'll own key grocery accounts, leading strategy, JBPs, and commercial delivery to drive profitable growth across a well-established household brand portfolio. \n This is a visible, high-autonomy position with real influence - shaping customer strategy, unlocking category opportunities, and delivering best-in-class execution across in-store and online channels. \n What you'll be doing: \n\n • Owning top-tier retail relationships and customer strategy\n, • Leading JBPs, negotiations, and commercial planning\n, • Managing full P&L and driving revenue growth management\n, • Influencing category development and shopper strategy\n, • Delivering standout launches and omnichannel activation\n\n What we're looking for: \n\n • Proven NAM/Senior NAM experience with major UK grocers\n, • Strong commercial acumen and negotiation track record\n, • FMCG background (household/personal care a plus)\n, • High ownership mindset with pace and resilience\n\n Join a business that combines entrepreneurial energy with strong brand heritage - offering genuine scope for progression and impact. \n For a confidential discussion, get in touch or apply below. \n Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

SEO Manager |Greater Manchester | Hybrid (2 days in office) | £35,000 - £40,000 DOE \n A fast-growing performance marketing agency is looking for an experienced SEO Manager to join their Search Marketing team. \n This is a hands-on role where you will take ownership of key client accounts and deliver SEO strategies that drive measurable improvements in organic visibility, traffic, and commercial performance. \n You will work across a varied portfolio of clients ranging from local businesses through to national and international brands, delivering both technical and strategic SEO. \n The Role \n Reporting into the Head of SEO, you will: \n\n • Lead SEO strategy and delivery across a portfolio of client accounts\n, • Conduct technical SEO audits and implement actionable recommendations\n, • Carry out keyword research, competitor analysis and gap analysis\n, • Identify growth opportunities and prioritise SEO initiatives\n, • Manage website migrations and technical SEO projects\n, • Monitor performance and deliver client-facing reporting and insights\n, • Work closely with PPC, Paid Social and wider digital teams\n, • Take ownership of client communication and performance outcomes\n, • Contribute to ongoing optimisation of SEO processes and delivery\n\n About You \n\n • 5+ years' experience in SEO\n, • Strong technical SEO background\n, • Experience working across both eCommerce and lead generation campaigns\n, • Confident conducting audits, migrations and technical implementation\n, • Strong analytical skills with a commercial mindset\n, • Experience using tools such as Google Search Console, GA4, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog and similar platforms\n, • Strong client communication and stakeholder management skills\n, • Comfortable working in a fast-paced agency environment\n, • Able to prioritise work based on commercial impact\n, • Understanding of how SEO integrates with PPC, Paid Social and wider marketing channels\n\n Nice to Have \n\n • Agency experience\n, • International SEO experience\n, • Content strategy or SEO copywriting experience\n, • Experience supporting pitches or pre-sales activity\n, • Exposure to cross-sell or growth opportunities within accounts\n, • Public speaking or industry event experience\n\n What's on Offer \n\n • £35,000 - £40,000 salary DOE\n, • Hybrid working (2 days office-based)\n, • Flexible working hours\n, • 25+ days holiday + birthday off\n, • Wellbeing and support programme\n, • Strong training and development culture\n, • Clear progression opportunities\n, • Exposure to a wide variety of industries and clients\n\n A strong opportunity for an SEO professional looking to take ownership of client performance and grow within a fast-moving, performance-led agency environment. \n SEO Manager |Greater Manchester | Hybrid (2 days in office) | £35,000 - £40,000 DOE \n \n Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. \n To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.

Love Music? Love Organising Chaos? Read On…£50,000 - £60,000 | Manchester \n \n \n Some people write the songs. \n Some people perform them. \n And some people make sure the whole show happens. \n \n We're looking for a highly organised Content Manager to become the driving force behind a busy content and production function. This is the perfect role for someone who understands creative environments because they've lived them. \n \n Maybe you're a musician, producer, sound engineer, DJ, or simply someone who loves the energy of content creation and production. You know that great creative work needs more than talent-it needs structure, planning, and someone keeping everything in sync. \n \n Key Responsibilities: \n \n No two days will look the same. \n \n One day you might be interviewing a musician about their creative journey. \n The next, livestreaming from a studio session. \n The following week, documenting an engineer bringing a new idea to life. \n You'll be involved in every stage of the storytelling process, including: \n \n ·Discovering authentic stories across the brands \n ·Creating content from initial concept through to final delivery \n ·Producing short-form videos, livestreams, interviews, documentaries and social content \n ·Building relationships with creators, artists, customers and internal teams \n ·Hosting, presenting or participating in video and livestream content \n ·Supporting filming, editing, production and publishing activities \n ·Managing multiple content projects and production schedules \n ·Coordinating talent, contributors, locations and logistics \n ·Exploring AI tools to enhance creativity and content creation workflows \n \n \n You'll thrive if... \n \n ·You're naturally curious about people and their stories \n ·You spot opportunities and take ownership without waiting to be asked \n ·You're comfortable juggling creative work and project coordination \n ·You enjoy collaborating with a wide range of personalities \n ·You're excited by new technologies and AI-powered ways of working \n ·You're confident communicating both on and off camera \n ·You genuinely love creating content and bringing ideas to life \n ·You prefer variety, creativity and experimentation over routine \n \n \n Sound like you? \n \n If you're the person who always ends up organising the band rehearsal, coordinating the recording session, planning the tour schedule, or keeping creative projects on track, we'd love to hear from you. \n \n Bring your project management skills. Bring your love of music. Help keep creativity in perfect time. \n *Rates depend on experience and client requirements

Office Services Manager - Law - Manchester \n This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded law firm with a strong reputation for investing in its people, providing outstanding employee benefits, and fostering a collaborative working culture. Due to continued growth, the firm is looking to appoint an Office Services Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day running of its Manchester office and support wider operational activities across the UK network. \n Working as part of the Operations team, you will play a key role in ensuring the office environment runs smoothly and efficiently while delivering a first-class service to both internal stakeholders and external visitors. You will also have responsibility for supervising and developing members of the Office Services team. \n Key responsibilities and objectives will include: \n\n • Supervising the day-to-day delivery of office services operations\n, • Managing and developing team members through coaching, reviews, appraisals and regular one-to-ones\n, • Liaising with internal stakeholders, visitors, suppliers and contractors\n, • Managing meeting room support and hospitality services\n, • Coordinating office supplies, stationery, refreshments and facilities requirements\n, • Processing invoices, maintaining records and supporting budget administration\n, • Assisting with office moves and wider workplace projects\n, • Supporting incoming and outgoing mail services\n, • Maintaining visitor procedures, passes and reception support when required\n, • Managing rotas, holiday records and operational scheduling\n, • Ensuring compliance with health and safety policies, records and documentation\n, • Helping maintain a well-presented, efficient and welcoming office environment at all times\n, • Acting as a First Aider and supporting wider operational requirements as needed\n\n The successful candidate will offer: \n\n • Previous experience managing office services, workplace or facilities operations\n, • Supervisory or team leadership experience\n, • Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills\n, • Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels\n, • A proactive, solutions-focused approach\n, • Strong client service and stakeholder management skills\n, • High levels of attention to detail\n, • The ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities\n, • A flexible approach and ability to adapt to changing business needs\n, • Good IT skills across a range of business systems and software\n, • A collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute ideas and improvements\n\n The firm offers an outstanding benefits package including generous annual leave, hybrid working, private medical options, enhanced family policies, wellbeing benefits, pension arrangements, life assurance, subsidised backup care, training and development opportunities, and a range of additional lifestyle benefits. \n This role would suit an experienced Office Services, Facilities, Workplace or Operations professional looking to join a successful organisation where service excellence, employee development and career progression are genuinely valued.

Your new company \n You will be joining a leading professional services firm with a strong regional footprint and growing national and international capability. The firm advises a diverse client base including owner-managed businesses, private groups and multinational organisations, delivering high-quality tax, advisory and assurance services.Transfer pricing is a strategically important growth area for the firm, closely aligned with its international tax, corporate advisory and transactions practices. Significant investment continues to be made in expanding this capability to meet increasing client demand and regulatory complexity. \n Your new role \n As Senior Transfer Pricing Manager, you will play a key strategic role in shaping, growing and delivering the firm's transfer pricing proposition. Operating as a senior adviser, you will combine technical leadership with commercial insight, working closely with clients and internal stakeholders to deliver value-driven solutions. \n\n • Leading the strategic delivery of complex UK and international transfer pricing engagements, ensuring advice is aligned with clients' commercial and operational objectives\n, • Designing and implementing transfer pricing frameworks to support group operating models, restructurings, expansion and value creation\n, • Advising clients on transfer pricing risk management in an evolving global regulatory environment\n, • Collaborating with corporate tax, international tax, employment tax, audit and deal teams to deliver integrated advisory solutions\n, • Acting as a senior point of contact for key clients, helping to deepen relationships and identify opportunities for additional services\n, • Contributing to the development of the firm's transfer pricing strategy, including service offering development, market positioning and thought leadership\n, • Leading, mentoring and developing managers and junior team members, building a sustainable and high-performing team\n, • Supporting business development activity, including proposals, presentations and strategic client discussions\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n\n • Significant transfer pricing experience gained within professional services or a complex in-house environment\n, • Strong technical knowledge of UK and OECD transfer pricing principles, with the ability to apply them pragmatically and commercially\n, • Experience operating at a senior advisory level, influencing client decisions and managing complex stakeholder relationships\n, • A track record of contributing to revenue growth and developing new client opportunities\n, • The confidence to work across disciplines and lead multi-service engagements\n, • Strong people leadership capabilities, with experience developing and mentoring teams\n, • A relevant professional qualification (e.g. ACA, CTA, ACCA or equivalent), or be qualified by experience\n\n What you'll get in return \n\n • A senior, visible role within a strategically important and growing service line\n, • The opportunity to shape and influence the future direction of the transfer pricing offering\n, • Exposure to complex, high-value and international client work\n, • A collaborative and entrepreneurial culture with autonomy and real influence\n, • Clear progression opportunities toward director-level roles\n, • A competitive salary and benefits package, alongside flexible and hybrid working\n\n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this Senior Manager Transfer Pricing role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \n If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Private Client Tax Director | Manchester - Hybrid | Upton £100,000 + Benefits \n Are you an experienced Private Client Tax Professional looking for a role where you can take ownership of complex advisory work, develop senior client relationships and play a key role in growing a Tax Advisory offering? \n Marks Sattin are delighted to be working with a Mid sized accountancy firm to recruit a Private Client Tax Director into their Manchester team. \n This is a role combining technical Tax Advisory, client relationship management and business development, with the opportunity to work closely with business owners, shareholders and senior management on a broad range of strategic tax matters. \n The Role: \n You will play a key role in delivering and growing the firm's Tax Advisory offering, acting as a trusted adviser to clients and working closely with Partners and colleagues across the wider business. \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Lead the delivery of high quality, commercially focused tax advisory work.\n, • Develop and maintain strong relationships with business owners, shareholders and senior stakeholders.\n, • Advise on a broad range of strategic tax matters, including business structuring, reorganisations, acquisitions and disposals, succession and exit planning and shareholder matters.\n, • Identify and develop new Tax Advisory opportunities across existing clients and the wider market.\n, • Work collaboratively with Corporate Finance, Accounting, Audit and other specialist teams to deliver a joined-up client service.\n, • Contribute to the continued development of the firm's Tax Advisory offering and identify opportunities for new services and market growth.\n, • Build relationships with professional advisers and introducers to generate new opportunities.\n\n Skills & Experience: \n\n • Experience within a professional services, accountancy or tax advisory environment.\n, • Strong technical knowledge of UK taxation.\n, • Proven experience delivering complex tax advisory solutions.\n, • CTA qualified is desirable, alongside ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualifications.\n, • Experience working with owner-managed businesses and privately owned groups\n\n Benefits \n\n • 30 days holiday + Birthday off\n, • Discretionary annual bonus\n, • Enhanced parental pay\n, • Health cash plan\n, • Company pension scheme\n, • Cycle to work scheme\n, • Employee assistance programme\n, • Additional wellbeing and lifestyle benefits\n\n \n This is a great opportunity for an experienced Tax Director, Associate Director or Senior Tax Manager who wants to combine technical advisory work with client development and play a genuine role in growing a Tax practice. \n Apply with your CV or contact Aleksandra Taranovskaja at Marks Sattin for a confidential discussion. \n \n We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit and for our privacy policy.

Senior Planner -Rail and Transport \n Location: Flexible, Manchester/Birmingham or Bristol \n A leading engineering and infrastructure consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join its Transportation Division in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity to work on major rail and highway infrastructure projects, supporting the successful delivery of complex, multi-million-pound programmes across the UK. \n The successful candidate will play a key role within a high-performing Project Controls team, providing planning expertise, programme management, and project control support to both project teams and clients. Reporting to the Project Controls Manager, you will take ownership of project programmes while supporting effective project delivery through robust planning and control processes. \n The Role \n The Senior Planner will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring project and tender programmes across large-scale transportation projects. Working closely with project stakeholders, you will provide accurate programme data, identify risks and opportunities, and ensure project performance is effectively reported and controlled. \n This position offers the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant transportation infrastructure projects while being part of a respected and experienced project controls team. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Manage all aspects of project planning, scheduling, and project controls.\n, • Develop, update, and maintain project and tender programmes using Primavera P6.\n, • Provide programme performance reporting, project schedules, dashboards, and progress updates.\n, • Monitor project progress, identify deviations and delays, and communicate impacts to project leadership teams.\n, • Facilitate programme review meetings and support client-facing project controls activities.\n, • Deliver regular programme updates, highlighting changes, risks, and delays on a reporting period basis.\n, • Produce resource-loaded programmes and resource histograms.\n, • Implement and manage Earned Value Management (EVM) processes.\n, • Support budget monitoring, change control, trend analysis, and work package management.\n, • Assist in schedule risk analysis, cost analysis, and claims management activities.\n, • Provide planning expertise throughout engineering design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.\n, • Mentor and support junior planners, providing guidance, task allocation, and performance feedback.\n, • Build strong relationships with clients and key project stakeholders.\n, • Support project teams in achieving programme, cost, and performance objectives.\n\n Requirements \n\n • Significant experience planning large transportation infrastructure projects within Rail and/or Highways.\n, • Expert user of Primavera P6.\n, • Strong understanding of project lifecycles including design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.\n, • Experience programming multidisciplinary engineering projects.\n, • Detailed understanding of transportation infrastructure disciplines including: \n \n, • Signalling\n, • Track (P-Way)\n, • Structures\n, • Bridges\n, • Tunnels\n, • Earthworks and Embankments\n, • Buildings and Access Structures\n, • Electrification & Plant\n, • Telecoms\n \n, • Experience working under NEC and other standard forms of contract.\n, • Proven experience producing and managing project programmes with minimal supervision.\n, • Knowledge of project controls techniques including: \n \n, • Earned Value Management (EVM)\n, • Budget and cost control\n, • Change management\n, • Trend analysis\n, • Schedule risk analysis\n, • Work package management\n \n, • Experience working on projects valued up to £50 million.\n, • Previous experience mentoring or managing junior planners is desirable.\n, • Experience with enterprise project management systems.\n, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.\n, • Degree-qualified in Mechanical or Civil Engineering preferred.\n, • Membership of the Association for Project Management (APM) desirable.\n\n If you are an experienced Senior Planner with a strong transportation infrastructure background and are looking to progress your career on challenging and rewarding projects, we would love to hear from you. \n If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Role – Head of Customer Operations \n Location – Manchester \n Salary - £50,000-£60,000 (Plus excellent benefits) Type – Permanent \n Hours - Monday-Friday // 9am-5pm OR 8am-4pm \n Reed are currently working with a well-established and fast-growing business within the electric vehicle sector, dedicated to making EV ownership more accessible. The company designs, manufactures and supplies smart home and commercial EV charging solutions, supported by flexible payment options, customer rewards programmes and a nationwide network of certified installers. Due to continued growth, the company are looking to bring in a Head of Customer Operations within their head office in Manchester. \n Role Purpose \n The Head of Customer Operations will take full ownership of the customer operations function, ensuring customers receive an outstanding, consistent and efficient service experience at every touchpoint. Reporting to the Managing Director, this is a hands-on leadership role responsible for the day-to-day management and long-term development of the customer service and technical support functions as the business scales. \n The successful candidate will initially lead the Customer Service Manager and their team, with responsibility for building out and leading a Technical Operations team. They will work closely with Sales, Group Finance, the Group Warehouse Manager, Group Marketing and the Customer Experience Director to ensure customer operations are joined up with the wider business and support the commercial goals. \n Key Responsibilities \n Leadership & Team Management \n\n • Build, structure and resource the Customer Operations department in line with business growth, recruiting and onboarding new team members as required.\n, • Set clear objectives, performance standards and development plans for direct reports, fostering a high-performance, accountable and collaborative team culture.\n, • Act as a visible, credible leader, role-modelling company values and building strong team engagement and morale.\n\n Customer Operations & Service Delivery \n\n • Own end-to-end responsibility for the customer experience post-sale, including order support, installation coordination, warranty, returns and after-sales technical support.\n, • Define, implement and continuously improve customer service processes, policies and standard operating procedures to drive efficiency and consistency.\n, • Set and monitor KPIs and SLAs for response times, resolution rates, customer satisfaction (CSAT/NPS) and first-contact resolution, taking ownership of performance against targets.\n, • Oversee the resolution of complex or escalated customer issues, ensuring fair, timely and commercially sound outcomes.\n\n Commercial & Performance \n\n • Take full commercial ownership of the customer operations cost base, including team resourcing, warranty costs and third-party service costs, managing to budget.\n, • Use customer and operational data and insight to identify trends, root causes and opportunities to reduce cost-to-serve while improving customer outcomes.\n, • Report regularly to the Managing Director on customer operations performance, risks and opportunities, providing clear, data-led recommendations.\n\n Cross-Functional Relationships \n\n • Partner closely with the Sales team to ensure a seamless handover from sale to fulfilment and a joined-up customer journey.\n, • Work with the Group Finance team on billing, refunds, warranty provisions and cost reporting for the customer operations function.\n\n

Daimler Truck UK Limited – Aftersales Dealer Development Coach \n Location: UK, North Salary: Competitive + Company Car Allowance \n Do you want to boost the future towards a safe, secure and sustainable world \n At DEKRA we deal with future topics in every field of work: from vehicle inspection to cyber security, from product testing to clean energies or from automated driving to artificial intelligence. \n We anticipate technical developments early on and drive industry transformation as thought leaders. For the exciting tasks that lie ahead we are looking for skilled and passionate people who want to grow and achieve their best in a global team. \n A day in a life and the impact you’ll make \n DEKRA have an exciting opportunity for an Aftersales Dealer Development Coach to join the Daimler Truck UK Limited aftersales improvement programme. \n You will be responsible for providing aftersales coaching to the DTUK network, delivering expertise in aftersales process delivery and management in line with DTUK service processes. \n This is a key role working with one of our major clients and as such you will be required to influence change at all levels within the business in support of delivering the programme aims, objectives, key performance improvement measures and desired return on investment. \n What you’ll do \n\n • Regular liaison with DTUK Project Manager, DEKRA Project Manager and other stakeholders\n, • Recognise, report and resolve process failings and departmental concerns\n, • Support the DTUK Project Manager in the achievement of project outcomes\n, • Create realistic and achievable implementation plans\n, • Coach Dealer Management in their role in the new way of working\n, • Coach Supervisors, Technicians and workshop support staff in their new roles\n, • Support the effective use of integrated DMS and manufacturer systems\n, • Enthusiastically support the delivery of sustained process and behavioural change\n\n What you bring \n\n • Experience of performance management\n, • Assertive and communicative approach\n, • Strong knowledge and experience of workshop daily operations and aftersales process\n, • High degree of proactive input, planning, ownership and responsibility for the financial and operational outcomes of the project\n, • An automotive aftersales background\n, • Familiar with DMS system\n, • Knowledgeable in change management methodologies\n, • Able to train and coach dealer staff and management to change their process and ways of working\n, • Have the ability to rapidly build positive working relationships\n, • Able to create engagement and commitment\n, • An analytical approach and be an advocate of best practice\n, • A consultative and assertive approach to coaching and change management\n, • High degree of proactive input, planning, ownership and responsibility for the financial and operational outcomes of the project\n\n Let's create a safer world today. Apply now and join a team that values your expertise and passion. \n At DEKRA we value your unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We are committed to an inclusive workplace for all team members.

Job Title: Service Manager Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £37113.94 per annum Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, full time Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm Location: Newbury House, Manchester \n If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description. \n Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates. \n The difference you will make as a Service Manager \n You will be working from one of our supported services providing motivational leadership to empower and engage your team to deliver an outstanding service that puts customers first with responsibility for the safe operational management of care and support services. \n About you \n We are looking for someone with: \n • Experience of managing a team within a supported housing environment with a vulnerable and diverse group of customers \n • Experience of working in challenging environments with the ability to plan, prioritise, organise tasks to achieve results \n • Ability to listen and communicate clearly, encourage feedback and reflection, empower, motivate and gain improvements \n • Have conflict resolution skills and be confident and consistent when making decisions \n • Experience of reviewing, monitoring and evaluating outcomes in the delivery of support services \n • Competent IT skills, including using databases, producing reports and other communications, and analysing key outcomes data to understand and drive service improvements \n Why Riverside? \n At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. \n We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us. \n Working with us, you’ll enjoy: \n • Competitive pay & generous pension \n • 25 days holidays plus bank holidays \n • Investment in your learning, personal development and technology \n • A wide range of benefits \n Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside: \n We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. \n Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview. \n This role also falls under our Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme. If you are Ethnically Diverse and demonstrate you meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be guaranteed an interview. \n Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered. \n

People & Performance Manager \n £45,000 - £55,000 | 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover)Hybrid Working | Full-Time or Part-Time Considered \n Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact? \n We're supporting a highly successful, employee-owned creative communications agency in their search for a People & Performance Manager to join them on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a broad, hands-on leadership role, shaping employee experience while ensuring the smooth delivery of key HR initiatives and people processes across the business. \n Working closely with senior leaders and managers, you'll provide expert guidance across employee relations, learning and development, performance, engagement, recruitment and people operations. \n The Opportunity \n This role offers the chance to take ownership of an established People function, ensuring continuity and momentum across an ambitious people agenda while supporting a collaborative, people-first culture. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead the day-to-day delivery of the People & Performance function\n, • Drive the People roadmap and deliver key strategic initiatives\n, • Partner with managers and leadership teams on people-related matters\n, • Manage complex employee relations cases and provide expert advice\n, • Ensure HR policies, governance and compliance remain effective and up to date\n, • Oversee HR systems, reporting and people data insights\n, • Support recruitment activity and workforce planning\n, • Lead learning and development initiatives across the business\n, • Manage reward, recognition and benefits programmes\n, • Drive continuous improvement across HR processes and employee experience\n\n About You \n We're looking for someone who can quickly build credibility, influence stakeholders and bring both strategic thinking and operational excellence. \n You will have: \n\n • Degree or equivalent qualification in HR Management\n, • Strong generalist HR experience\n, • Experience leading or managing an HR function\n, • Excellent employment law knowledge\n, • Strong organisational and prioritisation skills\n, • Experience managing people (desirable)\n, • CIPD qualification (beneficial but not essential)\n\n What's On Offer? \n\n • Salary of £45,000 - £55,000\n, • Flexible full-time or part-time working options\n, • Hybrid working model\n, • 25 days annual leave plus birthday off\n, • Quarterly wellbeing day\n, • Quarterly late start or early finish\n, • Private health insurance\n, • Contributory pension scheme\n, • Excellent learning and development budget\n, • Regular social events and charity initiatives\n\n If you're looking for a varied and meaningful HR leadership opportunity within a creative, values-led organisation, we'd love to hear from you. \n

General Sales Manager – Volkswagen Van Centre Manchester \n Fun, exciting, rewarding work. Join us for the ride. \n Working with world-class brands as a General Sales Manager you’ll have the drive to deliver outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers. \n As part of a successful, global automotive group, you’ll broaden your experience across both sites and brands. And with the right support from us, you’ll be able to progress as high as you can aim. \n What we can offer you \n\n • Enjoy 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) to rest and recharge\n, • Save money every day with our exclusive retail discounts\n, • Drive a great deal with discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offers\n, • Plan for the years ahead with our company pension scheme\n, • Balance home and work with our industry-leading family-friendly policies designed to help you spend more time with the people that matter\n, • Commute for less with our cycle-to-work scheme\n, • Prioritise your wellbeing with dedicated support for you and your family\n, • 24/7 access to healthcare professionals, ensuring you get the expert advice you need quickly and easily\n, • Make a difference with a paid day to volunteer in your community\n, • Invest in your future with our company share purchase plan\n, • Earn financial rewards when you refer a friend to join the team\n, • Keep learning and growing with our training and development opportunities for everyone.\n, • Life assurance with the option to increase cover\n, • We’re open to flexible working options – just ask\n\n What you’ll do day to day \n\n • The development of the Sales Executives within the team to achieve and exceed targets.\n, • Acting as a contact between a company and its existing and potential markets.\n, • Support the sales executives in negotiating the terms of an agreement and support the closure of sales.\n, • Gathering market and customer information.\n, • Negotiating variations in price, delivery and specifications with other managers.\n, • Advising on forthcoming product developments and discussing special promotions.\n, • Checking quantities of goods on display and in stock and advising Sales Executives.\n, • Checking vehicles in build with production and being a key point of contact.\n, • Reviewing own sales performance, aiming to meet or exceed targets.\n, • Gaining a clear understanding of customers' businesses and requirements.\n, • The training and development of Sales Executives within the Team.\n, • Conducting regular performance reviews with employees.\n\n Helpful skills and qualifications \n Don’t worry about ticking off every single skill here if you care about delivering great experiences as much as we do, we want to hear from you. \n\n • You will be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of the key success drivers essential to deliver consistently strong results in terms of business growth, net profit and cost control, together with high levels of employee and customer satisfaction.\n, • Whilst previous automotive experience will be a benefit, attitude and character are more important to us.\n, • We will want to see that you have strong leadership abilities and deeply care about customer satisfaction and customer loyalty.\n, • A hands on leader and financially aware\n, • Ability to negotiate at all levels with strong leadership skills\n, • Motor Industry experience is preferable\n, • Ability to work to timescales effectively\n, • Keen eye for detail, good communication and a passion for delivering great customer service\n, • Strong industry knowledge\n, • Ability to work under pressure\n\n We value diversity and believe it strengthens our team. If you don’t meet every requirement listed but are enthusiastic about this role and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply. \n Be part of something big \n Group 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey. We are home to over 7000 colleagues dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, with 114 dealerships in the UK, representing 21 brands at the forefront of automotive retail. \n But you don’t need to love cars to work with us - just need to share our mission to create outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers, our partners, and our people. \n Our Values \n At Group 1 Automotive we pride ourselves on our five core values that are incorporated in all we that do. \n Respect - Integrity - Transparency - Teamwork – Professionalism \n These are the principles that every member of our team lives by, whether that be business functions, customer interactions, how we interact with the local community and even how we view each other in the team.

\n The Role \n We're looking for a commercially driven, forward-thinking Performance Marketing Manager to lead our paid media strategy for our Novasol brand. \n Paid media is evolving faster than ever, and we need someone who understands the fundamentals but is constantly thinking about how to improve, innovate, and stay ahead of the curve — someone who brings a genuinely commercial mind, an inquisitive streak, and fluency in how AI is reshaping performance marketing. \n \n You'll take ownership of our paid activity for Novasol, working within our wider performance team across core brands including Hoseasons, & James Villas. With responsibility for a significant budget and ambitious targets, you'll play a key role in driving high-quality customer acquisition in a highly competitive travel market. \n You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, be comfortable balancing strategic planning with hands-on optimisation, and build strong collaborative relationships across teams including Revenue Management, Brand, SEO, Product and Analytics. \n \n What You'll Be Doing \n Reporting to the Head of Performance Marketing, you will: \n\n • \n Own the end-to-end paid media strategy for the Novasol brand \n • \n Lead day-to-day optimisation of campaigns, ensuring budgets are allocated effectively to maximise ROI and commercial performance \n • \n Leverage automation, AI-driven solutions and new platform innovations to continuously improve performance \n • \n Design and run a structured testing programme across structure, creative, landing pages, audience strategy and bidding models, applying sound measurement and incrementality frameworks to validate results \n • \n Work closely with Revenue Management to align performance activity with pricing, occupancy and commercial priorities \n • \n Manage the creative supply chain with Brand and Creative teams — briefing, production timelines and asset delivery — ensuring messaging and creative supports broader marketing objectives \n • \n Partner with SEO and Product teams to improve landing page performance, conversion rates and overall customer journey \n • \n Analyse and report on performance trends, surfacing risks and opportunities with clear, commercially-framed recommendations \n • \n Monitor competitor activity and industry developments to ensure we remain ahead in an increasingly competitive PPC landscape \n • \n Contribute to a culture of innovation within the performance team, championing new ideas, tools and ways of working \n • \n Ultimately, you'll be accountable for delivering performance and ensuring paid channels continue to be a key driver of acquisition for Novasol. \n\n \n What We're Looking For \n We're looking for someone who combines strong paid media expertise with commercial acumen, curiosity, and a collaborative mindset. \n \n Experience & Technical Skills \n\n • \n Proven experience managing PPC campaigns at scale is essential (Search Ads 360 experience desirable) \n • \n Strong commercial mindset and analytical skills — able to connect paid media performance to revenue, margin and business outcomes, not just channel metrics \n • \n Solid grounding in measurement and testing frameworks — attribution, incrementality and structured test-and-learn methodology \n • \n AI-literate, with hands-on experience using automation and AI-driven tools to improve paid media performance \n • \n Experience managing a creative supply chain — briefing and working with creative teams or agencies to keep campaigns fresh and effective \n • \n Experience managing paid social and programmatic activity desirable \n • \n Experience managing significant budgets with clear accountability \n • \n Experience within travel or another fast-paced, seasonal, commercially-driven industry is desirable \n\n \n Behaviours & Mindset \n\n • \n Comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment \n • \n Highly collaborative — able to build strong relationships across Revenue, Brand, SEO, Product and Analytics teams \n • \n Naturally inquisitive — comfortable questioning assumptions, testing hypotheses and exploring new platform and industry developments \n • \n Commercially minded — understands how paid channels drive business outcomes, not just channel metrics \n • \n Detail-oriented but able to think strategically \n\n \n About Awaze \n Our mission is clear - to create amazing holidays with Europe’s widest choice of holiday homes. \n \n With more than 110,000 properties across Europe, we are the largest managed vacation rentals business in the region. Our ambition is not only to be the biggest, but the best provider of holiday homes in Europe. \n \n As travel continues to evolve, we are focused on what comes next. We will keep strengthening our relationships with guests and homeowners, continuously improving the way we work, and delivering strong performance. By making things simpler and smarter, we are building a business that is ready for what’s next - powered by proud, passionate and inclusive people. \n \n Worth knowing \n We offer the best of both worlds: the energy of the office and the freedom of home, with hybrid working that lets you have a mix of office and remote work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. \n \n What next? \n If this sounds like the right next step for you, hit "Apply" and follow the instructions to submit your application. We tailor our recruitment process to each role to give both you and our hiring teams the best possible chance to assess whether this could be the start of a successful collaboration. You'll hear from us shortly after we've reviewed your application. \n \n We're committed to running an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, and if you have any specific requirements or adjustments needed for the interview, just let us know when you accept your invitation - we're happy to accommodate. \n

Join Our Team as an Offsite Standardisation Manager!\n Location: Leeds (Open to other locations) \n Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits About the Role\n Are you ready to take the lead in shaping the future of offsite manufacturing? We’re looking for an Offsite Standardisation Manager with an electrical/mechanical bias to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead the development, implementation, and adoption of standardised offsite (OSM) products across our business. \n Your mission will be to collaborate with various teams—central technical, offsite manufacturing, design, estimating, and project delivery—to ensure that our standardised solutions are not only developed but also embedded in designs and consistently delivered on-site. Your Key Responsibilities\n\n • Health and Safety Leadership: Champion a safety-first culture in all activities.\n, • Product Development: Identify and continuously improve standardised offsite products in collaboration with project teams.\n, • Strategic Alignment: Ensure products align with business strategy and sector needs, establishing a structured product roadmap.\n, • Design Collaboration: Work with internal and external designers to incorporate standardised products into designs.\n, • Innovative Thinking: Challenge traditional design approaches and promote design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA) principles.\n, • BIM Coordination: Collaborate with the BIM team to maintain standardised products within the Revit library.\n, • Tender Solutions: Ensure standardised products are included in tender solutions and cost models.\n, • Project Support: Assist project teams in adopting standardised products and addressing implementation barriers.\n, • Feedback Loop: Capture learnings and identify opportunities to expand the product suite.\n, • Market Awareness: Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance our offerings.\n, • Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with stakeholders to support product development and adoption.\n, • Central Point of Contact: Facilitate communication and resolve challenges related to offsite standardisation.\nWhat We’re Looking For\n\n, • Extensive experience in mechanical/electrical building services projects.\n, • Background in offsite manufacturing, DFMA, or standardisation within construction/MEP.\n, • Strong communication skills with a proven ability to drive change and influence stakeholders.\n, • Experience with BIM processes and digital engineering (Revit libraries, data structures).\n, • Solid understanding of construction methodologies, costing, and programme impacts.\n, • Experience in developing repeatable products or standard solutions.\nQualifications (Desirable)\n\n, • I.Eng, MCIBSE, MIET, B.Eng (Hons) or equivalent.\nWhy Join Us?\n We’re committed to evolving our benefits to attract and retain top talent. Here’s what you can expect: \n\n • Car/Car allowance\n, • Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)\n, • Pension with up to 8% employer contribution\n, • Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days\n, • Private Medical Insurance\n, • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for mental health support\n, • Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, and more\n, • Personal development programme to support your growth\nNext Steps\n At our company, we’re on a journey to foster a culture of inclusion, fairness, and respect. We’re dedicated to making the recruitment process transparent and accommodating. If you need any adjustments to participate in the application or interview process, just let us know—we’re here to help! About Us\n As one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK, we take pride in our rich history since 1921. With a turnover of £500m and a team of 3000 employees, we’re committed to developing great people through our investment in training. \n We work across various sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, tackling groundbreaking projects with innovative solutions using the latest tools and technologies. When you join us, you’ll have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews and ongoing training to help you reach your full potential.

\n Engineering Manager - Java/AWS/Kafka \n Location: Manchester - Hybrid, approximately 1 day per week/fortnight Contract: Long-term contract - 6 months Start: ASAP Technology: Java, AWS, Kafka, Backend Platforms Programme: Large-scale Finance/Data Migration \n Urgent 6 Month Contract \n This is a Manchester, UK based role with an excellent immediate start within a Global Technology Client that is working on Owning and driving the technical delivery of a Back End software engineering team. \n About the Role \n We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager/Technical Delivery Lead to join a major multi-year technology transformation programme. \n You will lead the technical delivery of a Back End engineering team responsible for building applications and data pipelines that gather data from multiple source systems, validate its completeness and correctness, and make it available downstream as part of a major enterprise migration programme. \n This is not a traditional people-management role and you will not be expected to spend your time writing production code. \n Instead, we need someone with a strong software engineering background who can understand and challenge technical decisions, review engineering approaches, guide architecture and ensure a team of experienced Back End engineers delivers high-quality software. \n The environment is predominantly Java, Kafka and AWS. \n Responsibilities \n\n • Own and drive the technical delivery of a Back End software engineering team.\n, • Work closely with Backend Engineers, Product Management, Business Analysis, Programme Management, Architects and other technical stakeholders.\n, • Lead delivery of applications and pipelines responsible for moving business-critical data between systems.\n, • Ensure source data is gathered, validated and delivered accurately to downstream platforms.\n, • Understand and challenge technical and architectural decisions made by the engineering team.\n, • Review technical solutions, code approaches and engineering standards without needing to be a day-to-day hands-on developer.\n, • Contribute to and review Architectural Decision Records (ADRs).\n, • Hold engineers accountable for technical quality, delivery commitments and engineering decisions.\n, • Ensure appropriate engineering controls are incorporated into the development life cycle.\n, • Support the delivery of systems operating within a highly regulated environment.\n, • Ensure appropriate evidence, controls, lineage and data completeness/correctness can be demonstrated.\n, • Communicate technical decisions and engineering evidence clearly to senior stakeholders, governance teams and external auditors.\n, • Balance delivery speed with the controls required for business-critical and regulated systems.\n, • Identify delivery risks, dependencies and technical blockers and drive them through to resolution.\n\n Essential Experience \n\n • Strong previous background in Back End software engineering, ideally within Java environments.\n, • Experience progressing into an Engineering Manager, Technical Lead, Engineering Lead or technical delivery leadership position.\n, • Strong understanding of Java-based Back End applications.\n, • Experience working with AWS.\n, • Experience with Kafka and/or event-driven architectures.\n, • Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices, architecture and distributed systems.\n, • Ability to review and challenge technical decisions made by experienced software engineers.\n, • Experience leading the delivery of complex software engineering programmes.\n, • Experience working with applications or pipelines that move data between multiple systems.\n, • Strong understanding of data quality, including completeness and correctness.\n, • Experience working across Engineering, Product, Business Analysis, Architecture and Programme teams.\n, • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.\n, • Comfortable operating in complex enterprise environments with multiple technical and business dependencies.\n\n Highly Desirable \n Experience in one or more of the following would be particularly valuable: \n\n • SOX-controlled environments\n, • Financial systems or financial data\n, • Highly regulated technology environments\n, • Audit controls and evidence\n, • Data lineage and traceability\n, • Communicating technical evidence to internal or external auditors\n, • Large-scale data migration programmes\n, • Enterprise platform migrations\n, • SAP/SAP RISE migration programmes\n, • Building data pipelines feeding ERP or financial platforms\n\n SAP experience is not essential. Candidates with strong Back End engineering and technical delivery backgrounds are of greater interest than candidates whose experience is predominantly SAP functional or implementation focused. \n Technical Environment \n Java | AWS | Kafka | Backend Engineering | Distributed Systems | APIs | Event-Driven Architecture | Data Pipelines | Data Integration | Data Quality | SOX | Auditability \n Candidate Profile \n This role would suit someone who started their career as a strong Java/Back End software engineer and has subsequently moved into engineering leadership. \n You may no longer code every day, but you should remain technically credible enough to understand the codebase, review engineering approaches, challenge architectural decisions and hold experienced engineers accountable for the quality of their solutions. \n The emphasis is on technical delivery rather than line management. You will have experienced engineers around you, so your value will come from providing technical direction, managing delivery, removing blockers and ensuring the team makes sound engineering decisions. \n Experience within finance, payments, banking, regulated technology or SOX-controlled environments would be particularly useful. \n This is an opportunity to join a major programme at an early stage, with the first significant delivery milestone planned for next year and a broader multi-year migration programme ahead. \n Please send your CV or call Toni to discuss further. \n We are an equal opportunities employment agency and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. \n We champion differences in technology recruitment and work with clients who actively wish to diversify their talent force - ALL applicants are welcome to apply.

\n Engineering Manager \n Rate: £100 per hour (Inside of IR35) \n Location: Manchester - minimum two days per week onsite \n Duration: 6 months \n An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Engineering Manager to join a completely new team responsible for developing and scaling a new customer-facing digital product. \n This is a hands-on people-management role. You will lead and develop engineers, partner closely with the Product Manager and take ownership of delivering new product features. You must also be comfortable contributing to technical discussions, reviewing code and \n challenging engineering decisions. \n Key responsibilities \n\n • Lead, manage and develop a team of software engineers.\n, • Partner with the Product Manager to shape priorities and manage the backlog.\n, • Own feature delivery from planning through to release.\n, • Lead Scrum ceremonies and facilitate effective collaboration.\n, • Work closely with Product and UX teams to deliver customer-focused solutions.\n, • Contribute to system design, engineering architecture and technical reviews.\n, • Review code, ask the right technical questions and maintain engineering standards.\n, • Help establish and scale a completely new product and engineering team.\n\n Required experience \n\n • Proven experience managing and developing software engineers.\n, • Strong ownership of software delivery within a product-led environment.\n, • A technical background with experience contributing to architecture, system design and code reviews.\n, • Experience partnering closely with Product Managers and UX teams.\n, • Strong facilitation, communication and stakeholder-management skills.\n, • Experience leading Scrum teams and managing delivery backlogs.\n, • Android development experience would be highly desirable but is not essential for an otherwise strong candidate.\n, • Ability to work onsite in Manchester for at least two days per week.\n\n This role would suit a technically credible Engineering Manager who enjoys people leadership, product delivery and remaining closely involved in engineering.

Product Manager I'm looking for a hands-on Product Manager to join a growing Technology team.This one is for someone who genuinely enjoys doing the work . You'll own meaningful, complex problems from initial discovery right through to delivery - getting close to users and the wider business, understanding what's actually needed, testing ideas quickly and working alongside Engineering to make them happen.You'll need to be curious, pragmatic and comfortable rolling your sleeves up in a fast-moving environment.What we're looking for:Product Manager, or a Product Owner already working beyond the backlog and operating across discovery and deliveryComfortable owning both discovery and deliveryHands-on experience speaking with users, gathering insight, shaping requirements and taking products/features through to launchAble to work closely with Engineering, Design and business stakeholders to solve problems and keep things movingConfident navigating different personalities, challenging where needed and building strong relationships across a businessComfortable prototyping and testing ideas quicklyAn interest in AI-enabled ways of working - whether that's Claude, ChatGPT, Figma or other tools you're already experimenting withHappy working in a collaborative, office-first environmentNorth Manchester - 5 days onsitePermanentIf you're the type of Product person who likes to ask questions, get stuck in and turn problems into something tangible , I'd love to hear from you.TPBN1_UKTJ

\n About Scrumconnect Consulting \n Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a strong commitment to user-centred design and agile delivery, we build innovative digital services that matter. \n Role Overview \n We are looking for a Lead Infrastructure Engineer to support, maintain and optimise the BMC Helix platform suite and the AutoSys Workload Automation estate, providing infrastructure engineering expertise and technical leadership across critical tooling services. \n This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role operating in structured and governed environments where service availability, stability and operational effectiveness are critical. \n Location: Manchester or Birmingham Salary: £70,000 Contract type: Permanent Clearance: Active SC clearance required \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Support, maintain and optimise the BMC Helix suite, including Helix Operations Manager (BHOM), Helix Capacity Optimisation (BHCO) and Helix Discovery\n, • Maintain operational support for the AutoSys Workload Automation estate\n, • Develop and implement Infrastructure as Code solutions supporting Flexera SaaS integration\n, • Provide technical leadership and engineering expertise to keep strategic workstreams moving while maintaining BAU services\n, • Drive service improvement activities to maximise value from the Helix implementation\n, • Support service availability, stability and operational effectiveness across tooling services\n, • Contribute to out-of-hours support arrangements and improve team resilience\n, • Participate in the out-of-hours support rota\n, • Support and guide operational teams\n\n Essential Skills & Experience \n\n • Demonstrable experience of one or more of the following: \n \n, • AutoSys Workload Automation (WLA)\n, • BMC Helix Operations Manager (BHOM)\n, • BMC Helix Capacity Optimisation (BHCO)\n, • BMC Helix Discovery\n, • Infrastructure as Code (IaC)\n, • DevOps engineering practices\n \n, • Experience of infrastructure support and engineering in enterprise or regulated environments\n, • Ability to provide technical leadership and mentor engineers\n, • Willingness to participate in an out-of-hours support rota\n, • Active SC clearance\n\n Desirable \n\n • Experience with the Flexera Software Asset Management platform\n, • Public-sector or large programme delivery experience\n, • Familiarity with GDS\n\n Scope & Accountability \n\n • Responsible for hands-on engineering, support and optimisation of the Helix and AutoSys platforms\n, • Provides technical leadership to engineers while maintaining BAU service levels\n, • Accountable for timely delivery of agreed service improvement and engineering activities\n, • Contributes to out-of-hours support arrangements and team resilience\n\n Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion \n At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected, valued, and supported. We actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, individuals from under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements. \n As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to ensure equal opportunity for all.

The company Are you a confident payroll professional who thrives in fast‑paced, client‑focused environments? We're partnering with a leading organisation undergoing significant growth in their payroll operations, and we're looking for an experienced Payroll Implementation Manager to lead end‑to‑end onboarding projects for new clients. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of complex implementations, work closely with senior stakeholders, and play a visible role in shaping high‑quality payroll delivery. What you'll be doing Leading end‑to‑end implementations - managing timelines, quality and budgets across multiple onboarding projects. Partnering with clients - understanding requirements, shaping plans and providing clear guidance throughout the transition. Coordinating data migration & parallel runs - ensuring a seamless move into the first live payroll. Managing risks & dependencies - keeping delivery on track through proactive issue resolution. Supporting BAU handover - ensuring service teams receive a clean, well‑documented transition. Contributing to financial reporting - advising on payroll‑related GL outputs where required. Developing junior team members - helping build a collaborative, high‑performing culture. What you'll bring 5+ years of hands‑on UK payroll experience, with strong end‑to‑end operational knowledge. Proven experience leading payroll implementations in complex or high‑volume environments. Strong understanding of UK payroll compliance - AE, RTI, Apprenticeship Levy. Confident project leadership with the ability to manage multiple work streams. Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex payroll concepts clearly. Experience using i-Trent. CIPP qualification (advantageous). What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call us now on (phone number removed). If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

This is a self-funded programme that leads to employment, fees apply. Job Guarantee Complete the programme and get a job, or get your course fees back. Looking to start a career in Project Management? We are offering a structured pathway into Project Management, designed to help you enter the industry with no prior experience. This opportunity includes training, support, and access to our specialised recruitment support for job roles across the UK. No prior experience required. Train online at your own pace and become job-ready in as little as a few weeks. Our programme includes: • Official APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) • Official PRINCE2® Foundation certification • Professional CV and LinkedIn support • Interview preparation • Dedicated recruitment support until placed • Personalised 1-1 tutor support Flexible, affordable, achievable To make things easier, we offer flexible payment options, allowing you to spread the cost of your training over 12 months so you can get qualified without financial pressure. Salary expectations: • Junior Project Manager: £38,000 – £50,000 • Project Manager: £60,000 – £85,000 • Progression into senior project roles with higher earning potential We support you into employment We focus on outcomes, not just training. ITOL Recruit has over 15 years of experience supporting candidates into roles across project management, operations, and delivery-focused roles. From the beginning of your journey to the end, you are supported by qualified tutors, and at the end, our specialised recruitment team helps you secure your first job role. Apply now to get started

Your new company You'll be joining a leading accountancy and business advisory firm that partners with ambitious, high‑growth, entrepreneurially minded organisations across the UK and beyond. Known for its collaborative culture, forward‑thinking approach and commitment to professional development, the firm empowers its people to broaden their horizons and thrive.Within the dynamic and ever‑evolving Tax team, you'll work alongside friendly, driven and diverse colleagues who collaborate across specialist areas to solve complex client challenges. With access to cutting‑edge technology, a broad client base and a supportive environment, you'll be part of a team that encourages curiosity, innovation and long‑term career growth. Your new role As a VAT Senior Manager, you will deliver VAT services to a wide range of clients including household names, multinational groups and fast‑paced privately-owned businesses. While strong UK VAT knowledge is essential, a significant portion of your work will involve collaborating across the firm's international network to support clients with global VAT issues.Your responsibilities will include: Acting as a key point of contact for your client portfolio, managing relationships and responding proactively to client needs. Taking full responsibility for the delivery of VAT advisory and compliance projects. Managing a portfolio that includes billing, cash collection and assignment planning. Reviewing work produced by junior team members and providing constructive feedback. Liaising with HMRC on behalf of clients. Monitoring budgets, identifying overruns and ensuring compliance with internal quality control processes. Highlighting technical issues, risks and opportunities for additional services. Contributing to the management of the VAT group and supporting colleagues across the firm. Coaching, appraising and developing junior team members. Recognising and contributing to business development opportunities, including proposals and pitches. Building relationships with senior client stakeholders and collaborating with internal specialists to deliver integrated solutions.This is a role with real scope to influence how VAT services are delivered, shape client relationships and contribute to the ongoing growth of the practice. What you'll need to succeed Strong experience and understanding of UK VAT. Up‑to‑date knowledge of key areas of VAT legislation and emerging focus points. Ability to manage a large and varied client portfolio effectively. A proactive mindset with a desire to identify opportunities for additional work. Experience dealing directly with HMRC. Confidence engaging with senior client stakeholders. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team. A curious mindset, a positive attitude and the ability to work autonomously while contributing to a supportive team culture.What you'll get in return A supportive, people‑centric culture built on mutual respect and collaboration. Flexible and agile working options to suit your lifestyle, team and responsibilities. Access to structured career development frameworks, mentoring and coaching. Opportunities to work with high‑growth businesses and a diverse client base, helping you accelerate your technical and commercial skills. A modern, collaborative working environment supported by state‑of‑the‑art office spaces. The chance to be part of a team that values your individuality, celebrates your contributions and invests in your long‑term success.What you need to do now If you're interested in this Senior VAT Manager role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Yasmin Vart on (phone number removed) to discuss it in more detail. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Site Manager - CAT B Fit Out (Temporary Role) Location: Salford Start Date: 12th October Duration: Approximately 7 Weeks Rate: £250 a Day 8 hours a day We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to oversee a CAT B office fit-out project in Salford. The scheme involves the delivery of a high-quality fit-out across two floors, with works scheduled to commence on 12th October and run for approximately 7 weeks. Key Responsibilities: Manage day-to-day site operations from start to completion. Coordinate subcontractors and ensure programme deadlines are achieved. Maintain high standards of health & safety on site. Monitor quality and ensure works are delivered to specification. Liaise with the client, project team and subcontractors throughout the project. Manage site documentation and reporting through Procore. Requirements: Proven experience delivering CAT B interior fit-out projects. Strong knowledge of fit-out sequencing and subcontractor management. Experience using Procore software is essential. Excellent communication and organisational skills. Valid SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications are required

Hands-on management role | Fast-paced, process-driven environment | Real ownership of team performance | Strong benefits package If you’re an experienced people manager who thrives in a fast-paced, process-driven environment, this Senior Administration Manager role offers genuine ownership across people, performance, and operational delivery. You’ll manage the Client and Pension Administration teams, ensuring workloads, SLAs, quality and customer outcomes remain on track. This is a hands-on management position within a scaling business. You’ll be expected to understand the detail, spot problems before they become issues, challenge performance when standards slip, and work closely with senior leadership to continually improve how the teams operate. Package & Benefits • Salary £45,000–£50,000 per annum, depending on experience. • Performance-related bonus. • 25 days’ annual holiday. • Private medical healthcare. • Death in service benefit. • 8% employer pension contribution. • EMI share option scheme. • Office-based five days per week. About the Company You’ll be joining a rapidly growing financial services business with a different approach to delivering advice. Its model is highly process-driven, technology-enabled and focused on clear ownership, measurable performance and consistently high standards. Key Responsibilities • Lead the day-to-day management, workload allocation and performance of the Client and Pension Administration teams. • Monitor KPIs, SLAs, workloads, capacity, quality and backlogs, taking action when performance moves off track. • Coach and develop team members while maintaining clear accountability and high operational standards. • Identify bottlenecks and process improvements, working with senior leadership to resolve issues and support continued growth. About You • Proven experience managing teams within a fast-paced, process-driven environment, ideally within a start-up or scaling business. • Track record of managing KPIs, SLAs, workloads and performance against clear operational standards. • Experience developing people while confidently addressing performance issues and maintaining accountability. If you’re a hands-on manager who takes ownership, understands people and communication, and expects high standards from yourself and your team, this could be a strong opportunity to make a real impact. Contact Jenni for more information or a confidential discussion. JL_FIN

Field Service Manager £55,000 - £65,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Company Benefits North West - commutable from Manchester, Liverpool, Chester, Stockport, Runcorn, Northwich, Wigan, Warrington and surrounding areas Are you a Field Service Manager with experience leading large engineering teams, looking to play a key role in a major national equipment rollout? This is an excellent opportunity to join a rapidly growing organisation where you will take responsibility for a team of 10-20 Field Service Engineers, overseeing performance, service delivery and the successful deployment of equipment across the UK. The company are going through an exciting period of growth and are looking for an experienced service leader from an electro-mechanical field service background. The Role: Lead, manage and develop a team of 10-20 Field Service Engineers Oversee service delivery and engineering performance across a large national rollout Manage KPIs, SLAs, engineer utilisation and customer service standards Support recruitment, training and continued growth of the field service teamThe Person: Field Service Manager / Regional Service Manager Proven experience managing a sizeable field-based engineering team Experience supporting large-scale national rollouts / deployments Background in ATM, vending, gaming machines or similar electro-mechanical equipment would be an advantage. Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed) To apply for this role or to be considered for further positions, please click "Apply Now" or contact Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

Health and Safety Manager required by a leading national hard facilities management company. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Health and Safety professional to join a regional Health and Safety team, as part of a national team, supporting a diverse portfolio of clients across Commercial, Public, Education, Manufacturing and other sector sites. This is a hybrid role, with the majority of the work based across the M62 corridor. Other travel around the M6 corridor will also be required. The successful candidate will ideally be based in the North West as this is where the majority of clients are based. You will play a key role in delivering the organisation's Health and Safety management, supporting operational teams including FM and mobile Engineers and ensuring the highest standards of compliance, governance and continuous improvement are maintained across the business. Key Responsibilities Ensure the consistent delivery of Health and Safety support services across multiple contracts and operational business units. Drive continual improvement initiatives and promote a positive safety culture throughout the business. Monitor compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards and company procedures. Support the development and implementation of policies, procedures and management systems. Analyse incident trends and performance data to identify improvement opportunities. Conduct audits, inspections and assurance activities as required. Build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders. Essential Qualifications NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent qualification). Full UK Driving Licence. Suitable Experience Significant Health & Safety leadership experience within Hard Facilities Management preferred. Other similar operational environments can also be suited. Proven experience delivering Health & Safety across multiple sites or contracts. Strong understanding of Health and Safety legislation and best practice. Proven ability to engage with senior stakeholders and influence operational decision-making. Experience undertaking audits, investigations, risk management and compliance reviews. Knowledge of ISO management systems, including ISO 45001, with exposure to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 desirable. A track record of improving safety performance and driving positive cultural change. Personal Attributes Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. Commercial awareness and pragmatic decision-making. Organised, self-motivated and capable of managing competing priorities. Able to work independently while supporting a wider regional team. Package Basic Salary up to £55,000 plus car/allowance, pension, healthcare and more

Hays Education are working in partnership with a well-established Multi-Academy Trust in Central Manchester to recruit an experienced Operations Manager on a temporary basis. This is a key leadership position supporting two primary school sites within the Trust's Manchester footprint. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring operational excellence across both settings, working closely with school leaders and central Trust teams to maintain high standards of compliance, health and safety, facilities management, HR administration and business operations. This opportunity would suit an experienced Operations Manager, School Business Manager, Business Partner or senior support leader with a strong understanding of operational functions within an education environment. Working across two primary school sites in Central Manchester, you will provide operational leadership and oversight across a broad range of business support functions. Whilst central Trust teams provide specialist support, you will act as the key operational lead at school level, ensuring systems, processes and compliance requirements are effectively managed. A significant focus of the role will be ensuring all statutory compliance, health and safety requirements, facilities management processes and site audits are fully up to date and operating in line with Trust policies and procedures. Key Responsibilities Lead operational management across two primary school sites and associated nursery provision. Oversee administration, finance and HR processes at school level. Manage facilities and estates operations, ensuring safe and effective learning environments. Ensure statutory compliance requirements, audits, checks and risk assessments are completed and maintained. Monitor and coordinate health and safety procedures across both sites. Work collaboratively with Headteachers, senior leaders and central Trust services. Support the delivery of efficient operational processes and continuous improvement initiatives. Maintain accurate operational records and ensure compliance with Trust policies and regulatory requirements. To be successful in this role, you will have: Previous experience in an Operations Manager, School Business Manager or senior operational leadership role within education. Strong knowledge of health and safety, facilities management and statutory compliance. Experience overseeing multiple operational functions including administration, HR and finance. An organised and proactive approach with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple sites. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. The ability to quickly establish credibility and make an immediate impact. What You'll Receive Competitive pay rate. Opportunity to work within a forward-thinking Multi-Academy Trust A varied and strategic operational leadership role Dedicated support from Hays Education throughout the assignment Potential for long-term opportunities within the Trust Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Are you currently working for an Electronics PCB Assembly/ Manufacturing business or similar in a Sales Manager role? Do you want to work for a really ambitious business that has growth plans for the next 3-5 years? We are working exclusively with our client a private equity backed SME that operates in the PCB electronics manufacturing sector. This newly created role of Commercial Sales Manager for the South will be responsible for driving sales, leadership and delivering the strategic plan.You will already be working within a similar role in the Electronics Assembly or Manufacturing Sector and be looking for your next challenge. The role will be focussed on: Develop and execute sales strategies to align with company goals and objectives. Define and communicate clear sales targets in line with market opportunities. Oversee key account strategies to ensure growth and build strong client relationships. Lead business development campaigns to win new business Implement best practices for client engagement and retention. Conduct regular reviews to assess client satisfaction. Manage the small sales team to achieve objectives. The successful candidate will possess: Experience in driving strategic change, increasing efficiency and maximizing revenues in the Electronics Manufacturing industry so similar industry experience is essential! Key strengths are building lasting and beneficial relationships and have the capacity to motivate others to achieve a high level of Customer Service performance as well as exceed expectations. Hard working and determination to believe anything is achievable. Confident and enjoy taking on a challenges where improvements can be made to the benefit of both the business and the individual Strong and successful technical sales delivery in the electronics manufacturing Industry Outstanding leadership skills with proven experience of building high performance teams Possess drive and ambition to develop personally to a more senior role Highly developed interpersonal and commercial skills Board level expertise working alongside the C Suite executives. Full clean driving licence and must be able to travel to client meetings Please only apply if you are from an Electronics PCB Assembly or Manufacturing Sales Background this is an essential criteria for this role. The role offers excellent career progression for the right individual alongside a generous basic Salary/Bonus/Car Allowance and Benefits and really flexible working conditions