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Job Title: Head of Commercial Location: London Reports to: UK Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) / Group General Counsel Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent About BIP BIP is a leading international management consultancy that supports organisations to create lasting value through strategy, transformation and innovation. With a strong entrepreneurial culture and a growing UK presence, we partner with clients across industries to tackle complex commercial, regulatory and operational challenges. At BIP, we dare to think and act differently, we create long-lasting value, we are creators of our own future, and together we go further. These values shape how we work with our clients — and with each other. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced, commercially minded Head of Commercial to lead our in-house commercial contracts function across the UK business. This is a senior, hands-on role requiring strong technical expertise, sound commercial judgement, and the confidence to operate as a trusted advisor to senior leadership in a fast-growing, dynamic consulting environment. The successful candidate will lead the end-to-end management of complex commercial contracts, partnerships and procurement activity, while building a high-performing commercial team and embedding robust risk management and governance across the business. Key Responsibilities Commercial Contracts & Negotiation • Lead the drafting, negotiation and review of high-value and complex commercial contracts with clients, suppliers and strategic partners., • Ensure contracts are commercially robust, proportionate to risk, and aligned with BIP’s strategic and financial objectives., • Negotiate and manage collaboration and partnership agreements with third parties, alliances and strategic partners., • Oversee disputes arising from commercial contracts, advising on resolution strategies including negotiation, mediation and litigation where required., • Proactively identify, assess and mitigate commercial and contractual risks across the UK business., • Lead, manage and develop the Commercial contracts team, fostering a high-performance, collaborative and commercially focused culture., • Work closely with Legal, Finance, HR, consulting teams and Group stakeholders to embed commercial considerations into day-to-day operations and long-term strategy., • Ensure compliance with relevant legal, regulatory and governance requirements relating to commercial contracts., • IACCM Advanced Practitioner qualification (or equivalent experience)., • Extensive experience in commercial contracts, corporate and employment-related matters within a complex organisation., • Strong track record of negotiating and drafting a wide range of commercial contracts, including client, supplier and partnership agreements., • Demonstrable experience leading and developing a small commercial or contracts team., • Proven ability to identify, manage and mitigate commercial risk., • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence senior leadership., • Practical, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to provide clear, actionable commercial advice., • Experience of public procurement contracting and relevant regulatory frameworks., • A senior, high-impact role within a growing and ambitious consultancy., • Opportunity to shape and lead the commercial agenda across the UK business., • Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making., • A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where you can create lasting value and help shape the future of the firm.

Legal & Compliance Officer Location: Luton Rate: Up to £250 per day Job Type: Contract Overview We’re working with a leading UK space and technology organisation to find a Legal & Compliance Officer to support commercial, contractual, and regulatory activities across complex programmes. This role sits at the intersection of legal advisory, risk management, and compliance, supporting sales, project, and functional teams to ensure contracts are robust, compliant, and commercially sound. As a Legal & Compliance Officer, you’ll play a key role in managing contractual risk, providing timely legal guidance, and ensuring adherence to national laws, internal policies, and regulatory frameworks. You’ll work closely with senior legal leadership as part of a small, collaborative team supporting high-value and technically complex programmes. Key Responsibilities • Provide legal and contractual advice across commercial activities, including drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts., • Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual and commercial risks across projects and supplier agreements., • Ensure compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and internal policy requirements, monitoring changes and supporting updates to policies and procedures., • Lead and support contract negotiations, dispute resolution, and commercial discussions with clients and suppliers., • Structure, manage, and advise on partnerships, collaborations, and framework agreements., • Support proposal and bid activity, including defining contractual terms and conditions for new business., • Maintain accurate and auditable contract records and documentation., • Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure consistency of legal and contractual approaches across the organisation., • Attend and contribute to key business, project, and commercial meetings as required., • Build and maintain effective working relationships with clients, suppliers, and external stakeholders. Required Skills & Experience • 5+ years’ experience within commercial legal and contracts functions, including drafting and reviewing prime contracts, subcontracts, NDAs, and framework agreements., • Experience managing downstream and upstream flow-down of contractual terms on medium and/or large programmes., • Strong ability to identify and manage contractual and commercial risk., • Excellent communication, negotiation, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills., • Ability to work independently, manage change, and operate effectively under pressure., • Demonstrated integrity and ability to build trust with internal and external stakeholders. Desirable Skills • Experience within the space and/or defence sectors., • Knowledge of intellectual property rights, software licensing, and associated contractual terms., • Familiarity with regulated or security-sensitive programme environments. If you’re ready to step into a role where your legal expertise directly supports complex programmes and commercial decision-making, we want to hear from you. Apply below or send your up to date CV to Declan Bryson at Anson McCade on quoting the below reference. AMC/DBR/LCO/1

FE_Energy-E262 Warranty Manager - Maternity Cover - Full Time - Leeds, United Kingdom Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society. Sulzer is an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of advanced pumping solutions, serving critical markets such as oil and gas, power generation, water and wastewater, and industrial sectors worldwide. Our Leeds facility is a Centre of Excellence for advanced pump design and manufacturing, where we engineer and build some of the largest and most complex pump packages in the world, supporting infrastructure projects across the globe. We are looking for a Warranty Manager to cover maternity leave starting March 2026 (with some handover in February). This is a fixed-term contract until March 2027, offering a unique opportunity to work at the heart of our global operations. What You’ll Do • Take full ownership of warranty claim deliverables, including hardware, financial and commercial outputs, dispute resolution, and customer satisfaction., • Manage claims under Sulzer’s Global Claims Management Process, ensuring timely execution and cost efficiency., • Initiate root cause investigations, validate claims, and protect Sulzer’s contractual and financial position., • Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to achieve successful claim resolutions., • Ideally you will have experience in claims management, contract negotiation, and dispute resolution preferably within an engineering or manufacturing environment., • Strong communication and relationship management skills., • Commercial acumen and ability to act independently., • A 37-hour working week supported by a flexible working policy, allowing employees to accrue additional hours. Hybrid working arrangements may be offered at the discretion of the line manager, • Competitive basic salary, • 33 days annual leave., • Defined pension contributions., • Confidential support via Employee Assistance Programmes., • Access to discounts on shopping, entertainment, lifestyle, plus opportunity to apply for Costco membership., • Continuous learning through Sulzer Learning Pathways., • Free onsite parking with electric vehicle charging., • A lively Sport & Social Club with Weekly and monthly prize draws, memorable outings, birthday surprises, and more, • 24/7 Onsite Gym, • Due to anticipated high interest, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised deadline., • To ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process, all applications must be submitted via our official application portal.

Senior ISDA Legal Analyst Department: Legal Role: Full-time permanent Salary: Competitive + Performance Bonus + Benefits WFH: Hybrid model Reporting to: Assistant General Counsel Direct Reports: N/A Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities: The Senior ISDA Legal Analyst will be responsible for preparing, negotiating, and executing master trading agreements for the Group. These include documentation relating to OTC and cleared derivatives, commodities futures (including energy products), and any ancillary agreements or NDAs required to support global trading relationships. The role will also involve reviewing and advising on vendor agreements and providing broader legal support to the Legal team on matters relating to general corporate functions, including compliance and regulatory issues where appropriate. Duties include: • Prepare, negotiate, and arrange execution of master trading agreements with global counterparties, including ISDA, FIA, and related documentation., • Negotiate agreements directly with counterparties, including preparing and submitting draft documentation prior to negotiation and coordinating execution of final agreements., • Conduct due diligence before execution and post-completion reviews of agreements., • Draft new standard template agreements and update existing templates in line with current legal guidance and regulatory developments., • Escalate complex or material legal issues within your area of responsibility to legally qualified colleagues as appropriate., • Provide regular updates on the status of negotiations and outstanding legal issues., • Carry out ancillary administrative tasks, including obtaining internal approvals and required terms for completion of agreements., • Instruct and liaise with external law firms as required, including processing invoices and maintaining accurate records., • Proactively manage the renewal or replacement of agreements that are approaching expiry., • Work closely with the business to identify, assess, and escalate significant legal risks., • Maintain awareness of current and forthcoming regulatory requirements impacting the business., • Support the legal documentation process across your assigned document portfolio, safeguarding the firm’s reputation by ensuring compliance with legal and internal governance standards., • Assist with dispute resolution processes where required., • Provide support to Compliance functions, including KYC, on an ad-hoc basis. Skill & Experience: • Proven experience negotiating trading documentation, particularly FIA Master Netting Agreements and Terms of Business., • Experience with physical gas and power trading in North America would be advantageous., • Law degree or equivalent legal qualification., • Strong working knowledge of ISDA agreements governed by New York law and relevant market practices., • Experience working within a regulated business environment., • Strong attention to detail, with the ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines., • Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills., • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships internally and externally., • Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholders effectively across multiple functions. Our ambition is simple – to do our best for our people, clients and communities. We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond - this starts with hiring the best talent without consideration of race, religion, colour, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or disability.

Job Title: Head of Commercial Location: London Reports to: UK Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) / Group General Counsel Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent About BIP BIP is a leading international management consultancy that supports organisations to create lasting value through strategy, transformation and innovation. With a strong entrepreneurial culture and a growing UK presence, we partner with clients across industries to tackle complex commercial, regulatory and operational challenges. At BIP, we dare to think and act differently, we create long-lasting value, we are creators of our own future, and together we go further. These values shape how we work with our clients — and with each other. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced, commercially minded Head of Commercial to lead our in-house commercial contracts function across the UK business. This is a senior, hands-on role requiring strong technical expertise, sound commercial judgement, and the confidence to operate as a trusted advisor to senior leadership in a fast-growing, dynamic consulting environment. The successful candidate will lead the end-to-end management of complex commercial contracts, partnerships and procurement activity, while building a high-performing commercial team and embedding robust risk management and governance across the business. Key Responsibilities Commercial Contracts & Negotiation • Lead the drafting, negotiation and review of high-value and complex commercial contracts with clients, suppliers and strategic partners., • Ensure contracts are commercially robust, proportionate to risk, and aligned with BIP’s strategic and financial objectives., • Negotiate and manage collaboration and partnership agreements with third parties, alliances and strategic partners., • Oversee disputes arising from commercial contracts, advising on resolution strategies including negotiation, mediation and litigation where required., • Proactively identify, assess and mitigate commercial and contractual risks across the UK business., • Lead, manage and develop the Commercial contracts team, fostering a high-performance, collaborative and commercially focused culture., • Work closely with Legal, Finance, HR, consulting teams and Group stakeholders to embed commercial considerations into day-to-day operations and long-term strategy., • Ensure compliance with relevant legal, regulatory and governance requirements relating to commercial contracts., • IACCM Advanced Practitioner qualification (or equivalent experience)., • Extensive experience in commercial contracts, corporate and employment-related matters within a complex organisation., • Strong track record of negotiating and drafting a wide range of commercial contracts, including client, supplier and partnership agreements., • Demonstrable experience leading and developing a small commercial or contracts team., • Proven ability to identify, manage and mitigate commercial risk., • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence senior leadership., • Practical, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to provide clear, actionable commercial advice., • Experience of public procurement contracting and relevant regulatory frameworks., • A senior, high-impact role within a growing and ambitious consultancy., • Opportunity to shape and lead the commercial agenda across the UK business., • Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making., • A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where you can create lasting value and help shape the future of the firm.

Assistant Lawyer in Education Law Specialist (Legal) Devon (Remote Working) 3-Month Contract, earning £31.04 paye or £40 Ltd per hour. Full-time, 37 hours per week, 08:30-17:00. Join an exciting and dynamic opportunity to enhance your legal career as an Assistant Lawyer within the Education Law sector. You will be working remotely from Devon, offering flexibility and a chance to excel within a friendly and supportive team. This 3-month contract provides a perfect short-term role for anyone looking to dabble in the world of education law while maintaining a robust work-life balance. Perks and Benefits: • Enjoy flexible remote working, allowing you to tailor your work environment to best fit your productivity style., • Benefit from the high value of direct involvement in the SEN Tribunal Officer role, where you'll be on the frontline of impactful legal decisions., • Develop new skills and broaden your knowledge in education law, a field full of opportunities., • Participate in online team-building events and virtual coffee breaks that blend professional growth with casual networking., • Access a wealth of resources and continued professional development opportunities to support your career advancement. What you will do: • Take on the responsibilities of a SEN Tribunal Officer, conducting litigation and appearing before judges at Court or in Tribunals., • Provide expert legal advice related to education law, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations., • Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents, supporting effective dispute resolution., • Conduct thorough research and analysis on case law and legal issues, preparing reports and briefings for stakeholders., • Liaise with clients and educational institutions, offering transparent and concise legal counsel. Please ensure you attach the following information with your application, as candidates missing this will be rejected: • Your legal qualifications and confirmation that you are prepared to take on the role of SEN Tribunals Officer., • Your expectation on pay rate, when you are available to start, preferred hours per week, and if you're comfortable with remote office attendance. Discover the charm of working with Devon as your backdrop. Despite the remote nature, the position allows you to enjoy the rich cultural heritage, stunning landscapes, and welcoming communities that Devon offers—all from the comfort of your chosen workspace. Embrace the opportunity to live where others holiday, with the flexibility that suits your lifestyle! Working with Seven Resourcing: At Seven Resourcing, we connect skilled professionals like you with top-tier roles. With over 3,000 ‘Excellent’ Trustpilot reviews and a reputation for award-winning service, we’re dedicated to securing competitive rates in roles tailored to your expertise. Let us help you find your next career move with confidence.

Are you a strategic procurement leader with a strong understanding of public sector procurement and the Procurement Act 2023? We’re looking for a Category Manager to lead and develop procurement services across key public sector categories, ensuring compliant, value-driven outcomes for our customers. You’ll lead a small team of Buyers, shape category and contract strategies, and work closely with public sector stakeholders and suppliers to deliver robust, transparent, and compliant procurement solutions. What You’ll Do • Lead the development and delivery of public sector category strategies, aligned to organisational objectives and the requirements of the Procurement Act 2023, • Design, implement, and oversee contract and framework management approaches to ensure consistency, transparency, and compliance across public sector customers, • Monitor contract and supplier performance using KPIs, audits, and compliance reviews, driving continuous improvement, • Manage strategic supplier relationships, including dispute resolution, performance improvement plans, and enforcement of contractual remedies where required, • Work collaboratively with procurement teams and stakeholders early in the procurement lifecycle to embed measurable KPIs, social value, and performance outcomes, • Ensure all procurement activity complies with PA 2023, associated regulations, and internal governance and policy requirements, • Lead, motivate, and develop a team of Buyers, including performance management, KPI delivery, and identification of training and development needs, • Act as a subject matter expert on public sector procurement legislation and best practice, supporting internal capability building What We’re Looking For • Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience, • MCIPS qualified (or working towards) with strong public sector procurement expertise, • Demonstrable experience delivering large-scale public sector procurement activities, including frameworks or complex contracts, • Strong working knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and its practical application, • Proven leadership experience with strong stakeholder engagement across public sector organisations, • A confident communicator and negotiator, able to operate effectively in regulated environments, • Full driving licence desirable What We Offer In return, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including: • Income Protection – 75% of salary covered if unable to work due to illness (post-probation), • Life Assurance – 4x basic salary paid as a tax-free lump sum (post-probation), • Private Medical Insurance (PMI) – Fully funded cover with family extension options (post-probation), • Health Cash Plan – Reimbursement for medical expenses and discounted gym membership (post-probation), • Pension Scheme – 5% employer match with salary exchange option, • Holiday Trading – Buy or sell up to 5 days annually, • Cycle to Work Scheme – Salary sacrifice bike purchases up to £1,000 (post-probation), • Electric Vehicle Scheme – Lease an EV via salary sacrifice (eligible after 12 months), • Employee Support Services – Legal, financial, bereavement, and medical advice (immediate eligibility), • Exclusive Mobile Deals – Discounted EE contracts for employees and up to 5 friends/family Join our team and be part of a forward-thinking organisation committed to delivering compliant, transparent, and socially responsible public sector procurement. Your expertise will be valued, and your leadership will help shape the future of procurement under the Procurement Act 2023.

Overview We’re looking for a sharp, detail-driven and experienced Senior Credit Controller to take ownership of our £4m+ ledger, lead day-to-day credit control operations, and help keep cash moving across Belazu’s diverse customer base. You’ll coach a small team, manage credit risk, and collaborate closely with Sales, Customer Services and Finance to resolve issues and deliver a best-in-class customer experience. If you’re confident owning a ledger, managing disputes, and driving improvements in a fast-paced FMCG business-this one’s for you. About Belazu This is a lovely opportunity to join a business with an impressive set of accreditations, from B Corp status to silver standard Investors in People and recognised in 2025 as a Sunday Times Best Place to Work. We are a diverse team with a shared set of professional goals and social values that drive a hugely satisfying working experience. Belazu has been a pioneer of supplying high quality, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean Ingredients within the UK’s Foodservice for over 30 years. We are an innovative leader in our field, with an energetic and high performing working culture. We have ambitious plans to grow over the next 5 years and take great pride in the values that form the spine of our business. What the day job looks like: As Senior Credit Controller, you will: • Own a c. £4m ledger across 300+ live accounts with clear chase cycles and next actions., • Oversee the full credit control cycle from order to cash, ensuring compliance with policy., • Lead dispute management and credit note processes in line with approval matrix., • Monitor credit risk, run credit checks and liaise with insurers to manage limits., • Allocate payments, clear unallocated cash within 48 hours, and reconcile customer accounts., • Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve queries quickly-Sales, CS, Warehouse, etc., • Control account holds/releases with clear rationale and communication., • Oversee EDI and portal invoice submissions and drive resolution of transmission issues., • Ensure data accuracy in CRM, portals, and shared folders., • Generate clear weekly/monthly aged debt and risk reports with actions and owners., • Coach and support a team of three credit controllers and assist with onboarding/training., • Drive continuous improvements that reduce overdues and improve cashflow. This role will suit you if: • You’ve got strong years of experience in credit control with proven ownership of a commercial ledger., • You’re confident in stakeholder comms and experienced with FMCG or B2B environments., • You’re highly organised, methodical, and calm under pressure., • You’ve worked with ERP systems and have strong Excel skills (recons, reporting, etc)., • You’ve coached or supported others in a credit control team., • You enjoy making things better-whether that’s a process, a report, or a customer experience. This role may not be for you if: • You’re not confident taking ownership of a full ledger or handling credit disputes., • You’ve never worked in FMCG, sales ledger, or a B2B environment., • You prefer not to get hands-on with systems, data or reconciliations., • You’re unable to work from Greenford at least 3 days per week. What’s in it for you? • 25 days annual plus 8 public holidays per annum, increasing with service, • Auto-Enrolment Pension + enhanced pension options, • Life assurance, • Discretionary annual bonus scheme (10% KPI-based), • Learning and development opportunities, • Cycle to work scheme, • Access to Employee Benefits Portal (GP, financial tools, retail discounts), • Volunteer days and CSR programme, • Free on-site parking, • Up to 40% discount on Company products, • Subsidised canteen with incredible food Terms • 40 hrs/wk Mon–Fri (i.e. 8am – 4:30pm, flexible on start times), • Hybrid working (avg. 3 days on site, 2 WFH-based on business needs), • Probation period: 3 months, • Annual salary review, • Bonus: 10% KPI-based

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Dispute Resolution Solicitor | 3–6 years’ PQE | Job Ref: 215302065. Managing and progressing a varied litigation and dispute resolution caseload.

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We currently have a vacancy for a Personal Injury Fee Earner in our Industrial Disease department at Imperium Law Solicitors in Macclesfield, Cheshire.We are searching for a new Fee Earner/Solicitor to join our Industrial disease department.You will need the ability to work to deadlines, to prioriti

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Dispute Resolution Consultant Solicitor (Fee Share Partner). Dispute Resolution Consultant Solicitor (Fee Share Partner). Excello Law is seeking experienced Dispute Resolution Solicitors to join our growing consultancy model as Fee Share Partners.

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