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Solicitor - Residential Litigation / Leasehold Disputes Location: Birmingham (Hybrid Working)Experience: 3+ PQEWorking Pattern: Flexible working considered A growing specialist property law practice is seeking a Solicitor (3+ PQE) to join its Residential Litigation / Leasehold Disputes team in Birmingham. The firm operates nationally within the property sector, advising freeholders, managing agents, property managers and leaseholders on complex leasehold and residential disputes. With a consistently increasing volume of instructions, the team is expanding and looking for a solicitor who enjoys technically detailed property litigation and tribunal work. This is a strong opportunity to join a specialist practice with a focused client base and an expanding disputes team, offering a varied and interesting caseload within a niche area of property law. The Role You will manage a broad range of leasehold and residential litigation matters, including both court and tribunal work. Key responsibilities include: Debt recovery matters across small claims, fast track and multi-track proceedings Breach of lease claims in the County Court and tribunal forums Forfeiture and possession proceedings Lease extension and lease variation matters Preparing and managing First-tier Tribunal applications Detailed lease analysis and interpretation Enforcement of judgments and recovery strategies Appointment of manager applications You will also advise clients on a range of leasehold management and compliance issues, including: Major works consultation procedures Section 20B notices Lease variations and structural issues within leases Repair obligations and related statutory notices The role will also involve supporting the pre-litigation team with technical queries, as well as mentoring and assisting in the development of trainees and junior colleagues within the team. The Ideal Candidate Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years' PQE in property litigation or leasehold disputes Strong working knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules and enforcement procedures Experience dealing with long leasehold landlord and tenant legislation Confident handling tribunal and court processes Strong organisation skills with the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities Excellent client communication skills and attention to detail Desirable experience includes:

ERP / Oracle Financials Project Manager – 6 Months Initial – Hybrid (Midlands) – Outside IR35 VIQU have partnered with a leading enterprise organisation undergoing a large-scale Finance transformation programme centred around Oracle Fusion and wider ERP delivery. As part of a critical implementation phase, we are seeking a hands-on ERP / Oracle Financials Project Manager who is comfortable operating within the detail of complex ERP and Finance transformation programmes, helping drive workstreams through testing, readiness, cutover, Go-Live and stabilisation. This role is less focused on high-level governance and more suited to someone who enjoys coordinating delivery, managing dependencies, challenging workstreams, and helping programmes get over the line within fast-moving environments. The Role: The successful ERP / Oracle Financials Project Manager will support Finance-focused ERP workstreams across implementation, business readiness, transition and operational delivery activities. You will work closely with programme leadership, Finance stakeholders, technical teams and implementation partners to ensure delivery remains on track and operationally ready. Key Responsibilities: • Drive delivery across Oracle Financials and ERP transformation workstreams, • Coordinate planning, governance, dependencies and workstream activity, • Support testing, business readiness, transition and operational adoption activities, • Manage cutover planning and Go-Live readiness across business and technical teams, • Oversee data migration, validation and reconciliation activities, • Manage risks, issues and delivery blockers across multiple teams, • Support hypercare and transition into BAU following implementation milestones, • Provide clear delivery updates to programme leadership and stakeholders Key Skills & Experience: • Strong ERP / Oracle Fusion / Finance transformation delivery experience as an ERP / Oracle Financials Project Manager, • Proven background operating within hands-on implementation or delivery-focused Project Management roles, • Experience across areas such as:, • Cutover and Go-Live activities, • Testing / UAT coordination, • Business readiness and transition, • Data migration and reconciliation, • Hypercare and stabilisation, • Strong stakeholder management skills across both business and IT functions, • Comfortable operating within evolving and fast-paced programme environments, • Experience delivering within Oracle Financials, Oracle Fusion, SAP, NetSuite, Dynamics or similar ERP environments would be beneficial Role Details: • Job Role: ERP / Oracle Financials Project Manager, • Contract: 6 months initial (likely extension), • Location: Hybrid – 3 days per week onsite (Midlands), • Rate: £500 - £600 per day, • IR35 Status: Outside IR35 pending SDS Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence, or reach out to Nicholas Hopkins via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We’ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more opportunities like this, follow us on LinkedIn @VIQU IT Recruitment.

Your new companyYou will be working for a large public sector organisation. Your new roleWithin your role of Accounts Payable Clerk, you'll be responsible for managing the end-to-end accounts payable process in a fully remote environment. This includes processing invoices, reconciling supplier statements, handling queries, and ensuring timely and accurate payments. You'll work closely with internal teams and external suppliers to maintain strong relationships and help keep financial operations running smoothly.What you'll need to succeedYou'll have previous experience in an Accounts Payable role, with strong attention to detail and good organisational skills. You should be confident working independently, comfortable using finance systems, and able to manage your workload effectively in a remote setting. Good communication skills and a proactive approach will be key to your success.What you'll get in returnYou will work on a 3-month FTC with scope for extension. You will be working fully remote. What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. 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 hays.co.uk

Solicitor – Residential Litigation / Leasehold Disputes Location: Birmingham (Hybrid Working) Experience: 3+ PQE Working Pattern: Flexible working considered A growing specialist property law practice is seeking a Solicitor (3+ PQE) to join its Residential Litigation / Leasehold Disputes team in Birmingham. The firm operates nationally within the property sector, advising freeholders, managing agents, property managers and leaseholders on complex leasehold and residential disputes. With a consistently increasing volume of instructions, the team is expanding and looking for a solicitor who enjoys technically detailed property litigation and tribunal work. This is a strong opportunity to join a specialist practice with a focused client base and an expanding disputes team, offering a varied and interesting caseload within a niche area of property law. The Role You will manage a broad range of leasehold and residential litigation matters, including both court and tribunal work. Key responsibilities include: • Debt recovery matters across small claims, fast track and multi-track proceedings, • Breach of lease claims in the County Court and tribunal forums, • Forfeiture and possession proceedings, • Lease extension and lease variation matters, • Preparing and managing First-tier Tribunal applications, • Detailed lease analysis and interpretation, • Enforcement of judgments and recovery strategies, • Appointment of manager applications You will also advise clients on a range of leasehold management and compliance issues, including: • Major works consultation procedures, • Section 20B notices, • Lease variations and structural issues within leases, • Repair obligations and related statutory notices The role will also involve supporting the pre-litigation team with technical queries, as well as mentoring and assisting in the development of trainees and junior colleagues within the team. The Ideal Candidate • Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years’ PQE in property litigation or leasehold disputes, • Strong working knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules and enforcement procedures, • Experience dealing with long leasehold landlord and tenant legislation, • Confident handling tribunal and court processes, • Strong organisation skills with the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities, • Excellent client communication skills and attention to detail Desirable experience includes: • Knowledge of Right to Manage (RTM) structures and processes, • Familiarity with Companies Act 2006 provisions relevant to property management structures, • Awareness of key case law within leasehold reform and landlord & tenant legislationThe Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist and growing team within a niche area of property disputes. The firm continues to see strong demand from property sector clients, creating genuine scope for progression and professional development. You will benefit from: • A varied and technically interesting caseload, • Exposure to both court and tribunal work, • A collaborative and supportive team environment, • Hybrid working and modern working practices

Your new companyBirmingham City Council is seeking an experienced and proactive Resourcing Advisor to join the team on a long-term temporary basis. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage multiple stakeholders, and is confident delivering high-quality recruitment and onboarding activity across a large, complex organisation.You'll be part of a collaborative, supportive team within one of the UK's largest local authorities. This role offers exposure to a wide range of recruitment activity, the chance to influence resourcing strategy, and the potential for extension or temp-to-perm conversion.Your new roleIn this role, you will advise on resourcing strategies to support the Resourcing Partner and play a key part in delivering all recruitment activity, including JNC campaigns across directorates. You will ensure that all job adverts meet BCC standards and comply with legislative requirements, while working closely with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop effective recruitment plans.You will manage the full recruitment life cycle, from job postings and screening through to shortlisting and interview coordination. As the lead for specific resourcing areas, you will define the most effective methodologies for success and drive resourcing programmes to ensure delivery against SLA and KPI targets. A core part of the role involves delivering onboarding activities across BCC to support timely and compliant recruitment, and working collaboratively across the Resourcing function to align activity with Workforce and Early Careers programmes.The position also requires completing significant administrative tasks, including pre-employment checks, compliance processes, and system updates. You will ensure GDPR compliance at all times, managing any data breaches in line with policy. Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation is essential, as is the ability to prioritise your workload effectively and operate confidently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. What you'll need to succeedWe are looking for someone with solid experience in resourcing or recruitment, ideally gained within a fast-paced environment where managing multiple priorities is essential. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills are crucial, as you'll be working closely with hiring managers and colleagues across the organisation. You should be confident handling onboarding and compliance checks, with the ability to work across a range of IT systems and maintain high levels of accuracy.Previous experience within a local authority or public-sector setting is preferred, as this will help you navigate the structure, pace, and governance requirements of the role. Above all, we're seeking someone who is highly organised, detail-focused, and proactive in their approach, able to work efficiently and maintain momentum in a high-volume recruitment environment. What you'll get in returnIn return, you'll receive a competitive hourly rate of £20.86 including holiday pay, along with the opportunity to join Birmingham City Council on a long-term assignment running until September 2026, with the potential for extension or even a temp-to-perm conversion. You'll benefit from a hybrid working arrangement, offering a balance of office collaboration and home-based flexibility. This role provides the chance to develop your experience within one of the UK's largest local authorities, contribute to meaningful organisational impact, and build strong professional relationships across a high-performing resourcing function. What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.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 hays.co.uk

Paraplanner Sutton Coldfield Area | Hybrid Working | Up to £45,000 + Benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Paraplanner to join a growing outsourced Paraplanning business based in the Sutton Coldfield area. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong paraplanner who enjoys building relationships and wants to be part of a young, ambitious business with genuine growth plans and future progression potential. Unlike a traditional in-house role, this business works as a true extension of their clients’ teams, developing close working relationships with financial advisers and tailoring their support to suit individual businesses and ways of working. The role will involve producing high-quality suitability reports, supporting advisers with technical queries, assisting with systems and processes, and becoming a trusted point of contact for clients. The Role: • Writing high-quality suitability reports across a range of financial planning cases, • Working closely with financial advisers and becoming an extension of their teams, • Providing technical support and answering client queries, • Supporting advisers with systems and process-related matters, • Contributing to a collaborative and growing business environmentAbout You:, • Experienced Paraplanner background is essential, • Strong report writing and technical knowledge, • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, • Comfortable working closely with advisers and delivering a high level of service, • Keen to be involved in a growing business where you can make an impactPackage:, • Basic salary up to £45,000 depending on experience, • Hybrid working, Sutton Coldfield area, • Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm, • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, • Pension scheme, • Death in Service benefit This opportunity would suit an experienced paraplanner looking for something a little different- a role offering variety, autonomy, close adviser relationships, and the chance to join a business at an exciting stage of growth.

Are you passionate about cleaning, teamwork, and delivering exceptional service? Opus People Solutions are excited to recruit on behalf of Vertas for a dedicated Caretaker-Custodian to join our Facilities Team. Who are Vertas? Vertas delivers trusted, integrated facilities management solutions across Great Britain. Our team of 5,000 colleagues provides a comprehensive range of facilities services, including cleaning, catering, property design, recruitment, transport, and environmental management. You'll find us putting the customer at the heart of everything we do, while prioritising our colleagues' health, safety and wellbeing. About the Role: The Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organized environment across the site. This role involves managing the car park, performing basic maintenance tasks, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and acting as a point of contact for clients. The position requires flexibility to support occasional additional duties and contribute to the smooth operation of the facility. Skills and Qualifications • Previous experience in facilities, maintenance, or a similar role preferred., • Basic knowledge of health and safety regulations., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills., • Ability to work independently and as part of a team., • Physical capability to perform manual handling tasks., • Flexible and adaptable approach to work. Working Conditions • Full-time position with occasional requirement for early mornings or late finishes depending on site needs. These will be given in advance notice., • General hours will be Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm with 30 minute unpaid break., • Role involves both indoor and outdoor work in varying weather conditions., • Pay rate £13.21 per hour, • Temporary contract until September, with the possibility of extension., • Two possible work locations: Birmingham Children's Trust Aston B6 4DU Birmingham Children's Trust Aston B6 4DU Apply Today If you're ready to bring your skills to a company that values people and places, apply now and start your journey with Vertas.

Contract Length: 3-6 months (potential extension) Location: West Midlands Hybrid Work Pattern 3 days a week on Site About the Role We are seeking an experienced Interim Credit Manager to lead, optimise, and transform the Credit Control and Collections function within a fast-paced organisation. This role requires a confident leader with a strong operational background, capable of managing high-value ledgers, resolving complex disputes, and driving improvements in cashflow performance and debt governance. You will take ownership of the full credit control process and provide strategic and hands-on leadership to ensure strong financial control, robust reporting, and efficient cash collection.Key Responsibilities • Lead, coach, mentor, and develop the Credit Control team, ensuring capability, performance, and clear accountability., • Manage the end-to-end credit control process, including customer contact, query resolution, reconciliations, and cash allocation., • Reduce unallocated cash, credit notes, and aged debt through proactive oversight and improved controls., • Produce weekly and monthly cashflow forecasts, debt analysis, and risk reporting., • Build strong relationships across Finance Operations to ensure seamless collaboration and effective resolution of debt queries., • Support internal and external audits, ensuring all credit control practices meet governance standards., • Drive continuous improvement to enhance efficiency, reduce disputes, and strengthen credit control frameworks and reporting processes. Experience & Background • Extensive experience managing Credit Control teams in the public sector, property, financial services, or large corporate environments., • Expereince of Oracle Fusion, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured and methodical approach., • A process-driven mindset with proven experience in team development and performance leadership., • Expertise in financial strategy implementation and credit risk management., • Strong capability in budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow performance reporting., • Ability to identify financial risks/opportunities and provide actionable strategic insight., • Excellent stakeholder management skills, including senior-level engagement and influencing. If you have the relevant background and experience, we would love to hear from you, so please send your updated CV! 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

We're looking for an experienced payroll professional to step into an interim role supporting a busy payroll function within a large multi-site business. A successful applicant will be overseeing payroll operations for a sizeable employee population across a mix of locations and employee groups, while managing a small team and helping ensure payroll runs smoothly, accurately, and on time. This role would suit someone hands-on who is comfortable managing day-to-day payroll activity while also supporting process improvements, compliance, and stakeholder queries. Ideally, you will: • Have Previous experience managing or leading payroll within a busy environment with strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and payroll processes., • Good systems knowledge and confidence working with payroll software, strong Excel skills and experience producing payroll reports and analysis., • Experience with pensions and auto-enrolment requirements., • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-site organisation, ideally with experience supporting in an interim capacity In return, you will: • Have the opportunity to lead a well-established payroll function with exposure to large-scale, multi-site payroll operations., • Join a supportive and collaborative team environment with a generous hybrid settling and competitive day rate., • Have the opportunity to influence process improvements and best practice and the involvement in systems improvements and payroll projects, • Have full autonomy and ownership within the role and the potential for contract extension or longer-term opportunities This role is immediately available, please apply now to avoid disappointment.

Principal Salesforce Developer / Administrator Senior Salesforce Architect Cyber Security Architect with Salesforce3-month contract (possible extension)£800 per day (Inside IR35)Full time - 1 day per week in either London / Cardiff / Glasgow officeMUST HOLD ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE I am working with a Governing Body client on 3 separate Salesforce roles a Principal Salesforce Developer/Administrator, a Senior Salesforce Architect and a Cyber Security Architect (Salesforce). All 3 roles are offered on an initial 3 months contract with possibility for extension, paying roughly £800 per day Inside IR35, Hybrid working of 1 day per week in either their London, Cardiff or Glasgow office. Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

We are currently recruiting for a Design Assurance Coordinator to join a fast-paced telecoms programme on an initial 6-month FTC, with strong potential for extension. The role is a hybrid position, working Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm, with 2 days onsite per week (based at either their Birmingham or Paddington offices) and offering a day rate of £245 (Inside IR35). As a Design Assurance Coordinator, you will act as a central point of coordination within a fibre upgrade programme, ensuring the smooth flow of design work, accurate reporting, and alignment between internal teams and external partners. Key Responsibilities of the Design Assurance Coordinator • Coordinate workflow across the design assurance team and manage incoming workload, • Maintain and update design trackers and reporting data, • Liaise with design partners, internal teams, and build teams to ensure alignment, • Monitor quality trends and provide feedback to stakeholders, • Produce regular reporting on performance and completions, • Support data analysis and continuous improvement of reporting processes What We’re Looking For in a Design Assurance Coordinator, • Experience in a coordination or reporting role within telecoms, fibre, or utilities desirable, • Experience supporting large-scale design or network delivery programmes, • Strong Excel and reporting skills, • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and workloads, • Excellent communication and organisational skillsDesirable:, • Knowledge of fibre networks or telecoms design, • Experience working with design or planning teamsWhy Apply for the Design Assurance Coordinator Role?, • £245 day rate, • Hybrid working (2 days onsite), • 6-month FTC with potential extension, • Opportunity to work on a major fibre upgrade programme, • Fast-paced, high-impact environment For more information on the Design Assurance Coordinator role, contact Reiss on or email . If unsuccessful, your CV will be kept on file for future opportunities.

Data Engineer / Data Engineering / Azure / Databricks / Ingestion / Pipelines / Financial Services (Insurance, Banking etc) – 2-3 month contract / Outside IR35 / Fully remote / £350 – 500 per day. One of our leading clients is looking to recruit a Data Engineer. Location – fully remote / home based Duration – 2-3 months plus possible extension Day Rate – £350-500 per day Outside IR35 Role / Responsibilities: • Define and build a data lake architecture on Azure (ADLS + Databricks), • Implement layered data model (bronze / silver / gold) for ingestion, processing, and reporting, • Develop ingestion patterns from API sources (batch and streaming), • Establish data governance, metadata, and access controls, • Define storage structures, naming conventions, and schema design, • Develop API connectors and ingestion pipelines using Python, • Implement integration services feeding into the Databricks environment, • Build data transformation logic using PySpark / Python (data cleansing, standardisation, validation), • Configure monitoring, logging, and alerting, • Execute unit and integration testing across pipelines Experience: • Azure, • Databricks, • Python, • Financial Services sector experience – Insurance or Banking etc

Location: West Midlands (Occupied Social Housing)Hours: Monday-Friday, 37 hours per weekContract: 2-3 months (sick cover) with potential extension and possible permanent rolePay: Up to £25.50 per hourYour new companyA West Midlands housing association is seeking an experienced Joiner Multi-Trade to carry out day-to-day reactive maintenance in occupied social housing properties. This is a short-term contract covering sickness, with the possibility of extension and long-term employment.Your new role • Responsive carpentry repairs in occupied homes, • Basic multi-trade tasks such as patch plastering, minor plumbing, tiling and making good, • Working independently across local housing stock What you'll need to succeed • NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds Level 2 in Carpentry/Joinery, • Previous experience in social housing reactive maintenance, • Own van and tools preferred (option for van provision later), • Strong carpentry skills with multi-trade capability What you'll get in return • Up to £25.50 per hour, • 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, • 2-3 month contract with potential extension, • Possibility of becoming a full-time permanent employee 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.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 hays.co.uk

Location: West Midlands (Occupied Social Housing) Hours: Monday-Friday, 37 hours per week Contract: 2-3 months (sick cover) with potential extension and possible permanent role Pay: Up to £25.50 per hour Your new companyA West Midlands housing association is seeking an experienced Plumber Multi-Trade to carry out day-to-day reactive maintenance in occupied social housing properties. This is a short-term contract covering sickness, with the possibility of extension and long-term employment. Your new role • Responsive plumbing repairs in occupied homes, • Fixing leaks, pipework, taps, wastes, cylinders and sanitary ware, • Basic multi-trade tasks such as patch plastering, minor joinery and making good, • Working independently across local housing stock What you'll need to succeed • NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds Level 2 in Plumbing, • Previous experience in social housing reactive maintenance, • Own van and tools preferred (option for van provision later), • Strong plumbing skills with multi-trade capability What you'll get in return • Up to £25.50 per hour, • 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, • 2-3 month contract with potential extension, • Possibility of becoming a full-time permanent employee What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.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 hays.co.uk

Head of Year and Pastoral Lead Location: Walsall Start Date: ASAP/September 2026 Pay Rate: £120-£160 (dependent on experience) About the role: We are currently working with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Walsall who are seeking a committed and proactive Head of Year / Pastoral Lead to join their pastoral team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about student welfare, behaviour, and personal development to make a real difference in young people’s lives. The successful candidate will take responsibility for the overall pastoral care, behaviour, attendance, and wellbeing of a designated year group. You will play a key role in supporting students to overcome barriers to learning, ensuring they are fully engaged in school life and achieving their potential. This role would suit someone with strong pastoral experience, excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and staff. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and manage the pastoral care of a designated year group, • Monitor and improve attendance, behaviour and punctuality, • Support students with emotional, social, and behavioural needs, • Work closely with families, external agencies and safeguarding teams, • Implement behaviour strategies and intervention plans, • Track student progress and identify barriers to learning, • Promote a positive school culture and high expectations, • Support safeguarding procedures and contribute to student welfare, • Work collaboratively with teaching staff and senior leaders The Ideal Candidate: • Experience in a pastoral, behaviour or student support role (school-based essential), • Strong leadership and relationship-building skills, • Confident managing behaviour and supporting challenging situations, • Passionate about student wellbeing and personal development, • Able to work effectively with a range of stakeholders including parents and external agencies, • Organised, resilient, and proactive in approach, • Committed to improving outcomes for young people What’s on Offer: • Supportive leadership team and pastoral structure, • Opportunity to make a real impact on student lives, • Competitive daily rate (£120–£160 DOE), • Long-term opportunity with potential for extension or progression, • Collaborative and inclusive school environment How to apply: If this sound like the role for you please apply with your most up to date CV! All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

• EYFS / Reception Teacher, • September Start, • MPS from Day 1, • 1-term contract (with potential to extend), • Interview date: Week commencing 8th June A warm, inclusive primary school in Birmingham is seeking a committed EYFS / Reception Teacher to join their Early Years team from September. This full-time role is initially for one term, with the strong possibility of extension. Please email for more information. Your new schoolThis inclusive and nurturing school places a strong emphasis on early childhood development, ensuring children feel safe, valued, and ready to learn. The Early Years provision is well-structured, child-centred, and enriched with purposeful play and high-quality learning experiences. The school offers: • A caring, community-driven ethos, • Strong leadership that provides clear direction and support, • A commitment to high expectations and positive behaviour, • A diverse and vibrant school community, • A curriculum that promotes curiosity, independence, and early literacy and numeracy skills, • A track record of Outstanding performance in previous Ofsted inspections (2017) Your new roleYou will teach within the Early Years Foundation Stage, either in Nursery or Reception, depending on your strengths and experience. You'll deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate learning and contribute to a positive, stimulating environment. Key responsibilities: • Planning and delivering high-quality EYFS provision, • Creating a warm, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment, • Observing, assessing, and tracking children's development, • Working collaboratively with colleagues, support staff, and parents, • Contributing to the wider life of the school What you'll need to succeed • QTS (or equivalent), • Experience in EYFS and/or Reception, • Strong understanding of the EYFS framework, • Passionate about early childhood development, • Creative, nurturing, and committed to raising outcomes What you'll get in return • MPS from day one, • Supportive SLT and experienced EYFS team, • Well-resourced indoor and outdoor learning spaces, • A positive, collaborative working environment, • Potential for the role to extend beyond the initial term What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email or call us now. 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 hays.co.uk

Role Title: Commercial Manager (Rail) Start Date: ASAP End Date: 12 Months - Extension Available Location: Birmingham - Hybrid Rate: £110p/h max via Umbrella Role Brief: • Balance risk, opportunity, and financial returns in both pre- and post- contract commercial management with a focus on in year performance (revenue, cash, and EBIT) as well as supporting growth in the market., • Provide oversight and commercial advice for preparation and negotiation of contract documentation including lump sum, target cost and re-measurable contracts., • Lead on development of PQQ/ITT and contractor evaluation processes to support clients in chosen procurement routes., • Interrogate and drive production of monthly PSR (CVR) and associated commercial reports such as Earned Value Management (EVM)., • Develop and implement the commercial strategy on projects to maximise revenue and cash flow., • Set the standard and expectations for change control, contract management and claims/disputes., • Guide project teams on commercial risks and opportunities., • Interpret/input into contract programmes and schedules to identify associated risks and utilise commercial levers., • Mentor and manage more junior members of the commercial team and promote regular visibility across offices and sites, where teams are based., • Ensure compliance with the Company Management System (CMS) and all procedures, uphold company values and promote safety culture., • Contribute to wider market and divisional requirements as they arise., • Manage multiple internal and external stakeholders within project and business deadlines. About you • Track record of successful project delivery in a commercial management role, for either main contractor or consultancy in Transport, Water and Energy sectors., • Expert in contract management and change control., • Experience across a range of common Forms of Contract (particularly, expertise in NEC & NEC PSC)., • Ability to develop and implement procurement, supply chain and market management initiatives such as procurement strategies and alliancing agreements., • Understanding of procurement law and regulations., • Able to demonstrate leadership in solving problems and tackling challenges creatively., • Excellent analytical skills and consistent attention to detail with the ability to solve complex problems and mitigate risks., • Excellent verbal and written communication including report writing, presentations and contractual correspondence., • Experience of leading and motivating a team within a large-scale business/project environment. Candidates will submit their CV in the first instance and thank you for taking the time to apply! If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

I’m currently supporting a Local Authority with a requirement for an experienced Planning Officer. Please see below for further details: Planning Officer Contract: 6 months initially, subject to further extension Location: Hybrid working – office attendance required as needed Rate: Negotiable dependent on experience – Inside IR35 Key focus of the role: • Manage a caseload of complex, major and politically sensitive planning applications from pre-application stage through to determination, • Provide high-quality pre-application advice to developers, landowners and stakeholders on major development proposals, • Undertake site inspections, research and planning assessments, ensuring proposals are considered against national and local planning policy, • Lead negotiations with applicants, developers and professional agents, including Section 106 Agreements and Planning Performance Agreements, • Consult and engage with statutory consultees, local communities, councillors, town and parish councils and other key stakeholders, • Prepare detailed officer reports, committee reports and recommendations for complex planning applications, • Present applications and related planning matters at Planning Committee and other member meetings, • Lead multidisciplinary development teams for major applications and provide project oversight throughout the planning process, • Prepare appeal statements and evidence, representing the Council at Public Inquiries, Hearings and Written Representation appeals where required, • Support planning enforcement investigations and assist in the preparation of enforcement cases, • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior planning officers and assist with the supervision and development of team members, • Deputise for senior management where required and contribute to wider service improvement initiatives If this could be of interest, please let me know your current/expected day rate and send over an updated CV.

Experienced Council Tax Officer - Sandwell Council | Hybrid | Immediate Start Your new company You will be joining Sandwell Council, a well-established local authority committed to delivering high-quality public services. Within a busy Council Tax team currently looking to grow, you will play a key role in maintaining service delivery standards and supporting essential revenue functions. Your new role As a Council Tax Officer, you will be responsible for processing council tax accounts, including billing, adjustments, and administration of reliefs and exemptions. You will work with NEC (Northgate) systems to manage caseloads efficiently and ensure accuracy across all council tax transactions.Given the immediate need for experienced support, you will be expected to hit the ground running, contributing to a team of 12 while helping to cover the workload left by absent colleagues. This is initially a 2-3-month contract, with a strong likelihood of extension (potentially 6 months or more). What you'll need to succeed • Proven experience working as a Council Tax Officer within a local authority setting, • Strong working knowledge of NEC (Northgate) systems, • Experience in council tax processing, including billing, reliefs, and exemptions, • Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively from day one, • Strong attention to detail and administrative accuracy, • Basic DBS clearance, • Availability to start ASAP and attend initial hybrid/on-site working in Oldbury What you'll get in return • Competitive hourly rate of £16.08 per hour, with potential flexibility for senior candidates, • Flexible hybrid working (typically 2-3 days in the office, with more support during onboarding), • Office hours between 9am-5pm allowing work-life flexibility., • Opportunity for contract extension beyond initial term due to ongoing staff absences, • Immediate interview process via Teams and fast onboarding 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. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please email us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4801805

Your new companyA well-established organisation operating within the infrastructure and engineering sector, delivering a range of projects across the UK.Your new roleAs Commercial Manager, you will take responsibility for overseeing the commercial performance of multiple projects. You will support delivery teams with cost control, reporting, and contract management, ensuring projects remain financially on track and compliant with contractual obligations. This will involve managing change, reviewing risk, and working closely with internal and external stakeholders to drive performance.What you'll need to succeed • Proven experience in a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor role, • Strong background within construction, civil engineering or utilities environments, • Working knowledge of NEC contracts, • Experience managing project costs, forecasting and reporting, • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, project-driven environment What you'll get in return • Day rate up to £500 (Outside IR35), • Flexible contract opportunity with potential for extension, • Immediate start available for the right candidate What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CVIf 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 hays.co.uk

HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) Start Date: ASAP/ September 2026 Location: Walsall Pay rate: £100-£120 per day (dependent on experience) About the role: We are currently working with a supportive and inclusive secondary school in Walsall who are seeking a confident and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about education and looking to take the next step in their support role within a school setting. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school, delivering planned lessons in the absence of teachers, and providing targeted support to individuals and small groups to help raise attainment and engagement. This role would suit a proactive and enthusiastic HLTA who is confident managing a classroom environment and has experience working with a range of abilities and needs. Key Responsibilities: • Deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of teaching staff, • Support learning across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 where applicable), • Work with individuals and small groups to raise attainment, • Assist with planning, preparation and classroom resources, • Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies, • Support pupils with additional needs where required, • Work closely with teaching staff to track progress and development, • Contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment The Ideal Candidate: • HLTA qualification or equivalent experience in a school setting, • Strong classroom presence and confident behaviour management skills, • Experience working with secondary-aged pupils, • Ability to deliver pre-planned lessons effectively, • Flexible, reliable and proactive approach, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, • Passionate about supporting student progress and achievement What’s on Offer: • Supportive and welcoming school environment, • Opportunity to work across a range of subjects and year groups, • Competitive daily rate (£100–£120), • Long-term opportunity with potential for extension or progression, • Experience within a well-respected Walsall secondary school How to apply: If this sounds like the role for you please apply for the role with your most up to date CV! All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

• Primary Teacher (Year 3 or Year 4), • September Start, • MPS from Day 1, • 1-term contract (with potential to extend), • Interview date: Week commencing 8th June A vibrant, community-centred primary school in Birmingham is seeking an enthusiastic Year 3 or Year 4 Class Teacher for a September start. This is a full-time role for one term initially, with the strong possibility of extension. Please reach out to Jessica Byrne () at Hays for more information. Your new schoolThis welcoming and ambitious school is known for its high expectations, caring ethos, and strong leadership team, praised for creating an "ambitious culture for pupils and staff to aspire towards." The school offers: • A rich, well-structured curriculum designed to help pupils thrive academically and personally, • A diverse and vibrant community, • A commitment to excellent behaviour, pupil development, and staff support, • A track record of Outstanding performance in previous Ofsted inspections (2017) Your new roleYou will be teaching a Year 3 or Year 4 class, delivering engaging lessons that inspire curiosity and a love of learning. You'll join a supportive team that values collaboration, creativity, and high-quality teaching.Key responsibilities: • Plan and deliver high-quality lessons aligned with the school's curriculum., • Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment, • Assess and track pupil progress, • Work closely with colleagues, support staff, and parents What you'll need to succeed • QTS (or equivalent), • Experience teaching in KS2, • Passionate about raising attainment and nurturing confident learners, • Strong communication skills What you'll get in return • MPS from day one, • Supportive SLT and strong year-group team, • A well-resourced environment with a focus on professional growth, • Opportunity for the role to extend beyond the initial term What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or email , or call us now. 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 hays.co.uk

Position: Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure / Energy\n\nLocation: Home-based (with weekly travel to Marston Green + occasional site visits - Travel expenses provided)\n\nContract: 6 months (likely extension)\n\nDay Rate: Circa* £525/day (via Umbrella)\n\nThe Opportunity:\n\nWe're supporting a major UK infrastructure programme at the heart of the energy transition, delivering large-scale electricity transmission upgrades across England and Wales.\n\nThis is a key Quantity Surveyor position within a strategic infrastructure team, where you will take ownership of significant work packages across complex, high-value construction projects.\n\nYou will act as the commercial lead for your package, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, compliantly, and within budget.\n\nKey responsibilities include:\n\nOwning the commercial and contractual management of major construction packages\nManaging costs, forecasts, and spend against budget\nLeading on NEC4 contract administration (Options A, C, and E)\nHandling variations, compensation events, and payment processes\nProviding commercial challenge and ensuring projects remain financially controlled\nSupporting procurement activity and advising on contract strategy\nWorking closely with project delivery teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders\nIdentifying and mitigating commercial risks, delays, and cost overruns \n\nKey Requirements:\n\nProven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction projects\nStrong working knowledge of NEC4 contracts (Options A, C and E)\nExperience owning or leading packages of work on large-scale projects\nAbility to operate independently with minimal supervision\nStrong commercial acumen - able to challenge costs and manage risk effectively\nExperience within regulated environments (utilities, infrastructure, energy, rail, etc.) is highly desirable\nFull, clean UK driving licence (essential) \n\nWorking Arrangements:\n\nHome-based contract = Travel expenses covered for site attendance\nWeekly presence required at Marston Green project office\nAdditional travel to sites and Warwick offices as needed \n\nIf this opportunity is of interest, apply now with an up-to-date CV for consideration!\n\nNote - if you do not hear back within 72 hours of applying, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, however, we will have your CV and contact details on files should something more suitable arise.\n\nWe use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.\n\nPontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive

6 month temporary full-time role as a Compliance Advisor Team Leader for Birmingham City Council Your new company On behalf of Birmingham City Council (BCC), one of the largest local authorities in Europe, we are recruiting a Compliance Advisor Team Leader to support a critical statutory programme. BCC serves a diverse population and is committed to high standards of governance, safeguarding and compliance, underpinned by strong values around equality, inclusion and public service. This opportunity sits at the heart of ensuring the Council continues to meet its legal and regulatory obligations while supporting its workforce. Your new role This is a six-month contract, with the potential for extension, focused on leading the delivery of a high volume, three-year DBS recheck programme covering approximately 2,000 BCC employees. Working 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday, you will be based in Birmingham City Centre with a hybrid working arrangement requiring a minimum of two days per week in the office. In this role, you will lead and manage a small compliance team, working closely with Heads of HR, the Interim Head of Resourcing and Compliance, and key stakeholders to ensure DBS and Right to Work policies are delivered in a fully compliant manner. You will oversee the end-to-end delivery of the recheck programme, including cleansing and correcting existing data, resolving discrepancies, issuing DBS checks via Experian, tracking progress through Oracle and supporting spreadsheets, and producing accurate weekly management information. You will act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance on the correct level of DBS checks, contributing to the DBS Panel, escalating risks or delays, and supporting the transition of the recheck process into a sustainable business-as-usual model once the project completes. Throughout, you will ensure GDPR and sensitive personal data are handled appropriately and promote BCC’s values, behaviours and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. What you'll need to succeed To be successful, you will have strong experience in DBS and Right to Work compliance within a complex organisation and a solid understanding of relevant legal and regulatory frameworks. You will have proven experience of leading or supervising a small team and delivering high-volume, time-critical compliance programmes, with excellent planning, prioritisation and stakeholder management skills. A high level of data accuracy and confidence working with HR systems and spreadsheets is essential, as is the ability to investigate issues, resolve errors at source and produce clear, reliable reports. You will be confident communicating with employees at all levels, able to provide clear guidance, follow up robustly to meet deadlines, and escalate risks appropriately. A proactive, organised and values-led approach will be key to succeeding in this fast-paced environment. What you'll get in return In return, you will receive an hourly rate of £18.61 PAYE plus holiday allowance, equivalent to £20.86 per hour in total. You will gain valuable experience leading a high-profile compliance programme within a major local authority, working from a central Birmingham location with hybrid flexibility. This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on organisational compliance and safeguarding, while developing your leadership and project delivery experience within the public sector. 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. 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. #4786561

Victim support Team Leader , referral support team leader, intervention support team leader, victim support manager, referrals manager, intervention manager Birmingham based. hybrid: Monday and Wednesday in the office working a shift rotation across each month covering 2 weeks of days, 2 days on a weekend, 5 lates and 3 nights/on-call shifts (on average each month) Fixed Term Contract to January 2027 with potential further extension for another 5 years (pending contract renewal) We’re looking for a confident, compassionate Team Leader/ people Manager with strong reporting (Excel) and organisation skills to lead a fast-paced referrals team supporting vulnerable people through a high-volume, high-impact service. This is a hybrid role, based in Birmingham two days a week, with the rest of the week working remotely. You’ll lead a team of 10 Referrals Officers who are the first point of contact for risk assessment, triage and onward coordination, working closely with partners across police, border agencies and local authorities. This is a 35-hour week fixed-term contract in a service that operates 24/7, 365 days a year, so you’ll need to be comfortable working a rota that includes evenings, weekends and bank holidays. What you’ll do • Manager/Lead, support and motivate a frontline service team., • Oversee referrals, risk assessment and casework workflows., • Monitor performance, quality and reporting against service targets., • Produce accurate reports and management information., • Coach, develop and line manage staff through regular 1:1s and performance reviews., • Improve processes, procedures and team consistency., • Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to support safe outcomes. What we’re looking for • Proven people management experience, ideally leading frontline or operational teams., • Competent Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas and reporting., • Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills., • Experience working with vulnerable people, victims of abuse, or in trauma-informed roles., • Calm, resilient and able to make sound decisions under pressure., • A genuine commitment to supporting people with complex needs. Why this role This is a chance to lead a team doing genuinely meaningful work in a service where every decision matters and lives are transformed and saved. You’ll be part of a supportive, structured operation with the flexibility of hybrid working and a rota designed so that there is a clear balance and in terms of hours worked and services delivered. If you want a role where leadership, compassion and operational strength all matter, this could be the one.

Product Manager — UK Government Health Platform We're working with a leading digital consultancy to place a Product Manager (SFIA Level 4) on a high-impact UK government programme. This is an initial contract role starting ASAP with strong potential for extension. The programme sits at the heart of a major government Health and Disability digital transformation — supporting a live cloud platform (AWS and Azure) that underpins services used by millions of citizens. The platform reduces the infrastructure burden on Health and Disability delivery teams, freeing them to focus on what matters most. You'll own and develop multiple prioritised technology backlogs, shape product roadmaps, and work closely with multidisciplinary agile teams to drive progressive, value-led delivery through discovery, framing, and test-and-learn cycles. What you'll be doing: • Owning and prioritising technical product backlogs based on user needs, value and effort, • Creating and communicating product roadmaps to a broad range of stakeholders, • Defining and refining product vision across a complex technical environment, • Collaborating with engineering, data and delivery teams to drive outcomes, • Managing stakeholder relationships across departmental and functional boundaries, • Translating complex technical issues clearly for non-technical audiences, • Working autonomously under the direction of a Lead Product Manager What we're looking for: • Proven product management experience on technology or data products, • Strong understanding of agile delivery methods and product mindset, • Experience managing and prioritising technical backlogs in complex environments, • Confident communicator — able to justify decisions to senior stakeholders, • SFIA Level 4 Product Management, • BPSS clearance or eligibility to obtain it The details: Hybrid — Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, London Up to £400/day, inside IR35 BPSS clearance required Start: ASAP Interested or want to find out more? Apply via LinkedIn or drop our recruiter a message directly — we aim to come back to everyone within 48 hours. Areti Group is a B Corp certified technology and digital recruitment consultancy. We're committed to inclusive hiring and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Your new company A well-established organisation operating within the infrastructure and engineering sector, delivering a range of projects across the UK. Your new role As Commercial Manager, you will take responsibility for overseeing the commercial performance of multiple projects. You will support delivery teams with cost control, reporting, and contract management, ensuring projects remain financially on track and compliant with contractual obligations. This will involve managing change, reviewing risk, and working closely with internal and external stakeholders to drive performance. What you'll need to succeed • Proven experience in a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor role, • Strong background within construction, civil engineering or utilities environments, • Working knowledge of NEC contracts, • Experience managing project costs, forecasting and reporting, • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, project-driven environment What you'll get in return • Day rate up to £500 (Outside IR35), • Flexible contract opportunity with potential for extension, • Immediate start available for the right candidate 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 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 hays.co.uk

Our client is an established master developer and strategic land promoter with a substantial pipeline of large-scale mixed-use and residential-led sites across the midlands. With the December 2025 NPPF reforms significantly expanding the opportunity set for strategic land promotion, they are growing their in-house planning capability and require a Senior Planning Manager to own complex consents from promotion through to planning permission. This is a high-autonomy role sitting between senior management and technical delivery — you will lead on emerging LPA relationships, manage external consultants, and shape the planning strategy on sites typically ranging from 500 to 5,000+ units. The role — key responsibilities • Lead planning promotion of strategic land allocations and outline applications, • Own LPA pre-application dialogue and political stakeholder engagement, • Manage multi-disciplinary consultant teams (transport, ecology, heritage, drainage), • Coordinate DCO, EIA, or hybrid application processes on large sites, • Negotiate Section 106 agreements and planning conditions, • Prepare and present reports to board on planning programme and risk, • Support land acquisition due diligence — planning appraisals and risk matrices, • Monitor emerging local plan policy and contribute to representations What we're looking for • MRTPI qualified with 6–12 years PQE (applications-side or promoter-side), • Demonstrable track record on strategic sites (500+ units or mixed-use), • Experience working in or with a land promoter, master developer, or strategic housebuilder, • Strong knowledge of NPPF, emerging plan-making reforms, and the housing delivery test, • Proven consultant management and programme delivery capability, • Experience with S106 negotiation and infrastructure delivery planning, • EIA coordination experience on major residential or mixed-use schemes, • Confident presenter to committees, inspectors, and senior stakeholders What will set you apart • Local plan examination or public inquiry experience (as advocate or witness), • Knowledge of tstrategic land and wider housebuilder industry, • Experience on garden village, new settlement, or urban extension promotions, • Relationships with key consultancy and counsel networks in the strategic land market

Our client, a global law firm, is looking to hire a well-versed Planning lawyer into their ever-growing team. The Team This client boasts one of the nation's leading planning practices, operating across multiple offices. They advise on some of the most high-profile developments across the UK and offer the full remit of planning advice across all aspects of the sector including complex applications and negotiations, infrastructure consenting, and court litigation work. The team is led by some of the strongest partners in their field, and genuinely welcomes everyone with a friendly and cohesive approach. The Work Some of the team's recent work of significance includes; • Advising on a multi-billion pound scheme which encompasses a new town centre, thousands of homes, tens of thousands of jobs, and major road and public transport improvements., • Advising in connection with a new sustainable urban extension to an existing site., • Advising on DCO's for major highways schemes., • Advising on high-profile commercial development projects. Responsibilities • Collaborating with team members and supporting colleagues with major projects., • Managing your own caseload and working to tight deadlines., • Provide accurate and cohesive advice to a variety of clients., • Assist with and contribute to the presentation of BD and client initiatives. What's In It For You • Play a key role within a collaborative and friendly team., • Flexible working arrangements., • Private medical insurance and other significant benefits., • Aid with the continued growth and excellence of a top Planning team. To learn more about the opportunity or to apply, please contact Alice Stride. alice@rolfberryman.com 07897 069031

Assistant Site Manager Carbon60 is looking to recruit an experienced Assistant Site Manager to support construction site operations and project delivery based in Birmingham. ROLE: Assistant Site Manager LOCATION : Birmingham, B46 PAY RATE: £200 CIS CONTRACT: 2 Month Contract (Possibilities of Extension) Location: Birmingham THE ROLE: We are currently seeking a proactive and experienced Assistant Site Manager to support the Site Manager in the day-to-day running of construction projects. The role involves assisting with programme delivery, maintaining health & safety standards, coordinating materials, and ensuring quality and compliance across site operations. The successful candidate will act as a key link between site teams, head office, clients, and subcontractors while helping ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to company standards. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Assist the Site Manager with daily site operations across multiple social housing sites, • Monitor and report progress against programme deadlines, • Support the coordination of storage heater installation works within council properties, • Ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures and company standards, • Carry out site inductions, monitor PPE compliance, and maintain site housekeeping, • Assist with risk assessments, permits, scaffold safety, and asbestos awareness procedures, • Liaise with tenants, subcontractors, local authorities, and internal management teams, • Support quality inspections, defect management, and compliance checks, • Coordinate materials, deliveries, and workforce activities across sites, • Maintain accurate records and escalate issues through the correct channels, • Assist with opening, closing, and securing sites when required ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: • Previous experience in Assistant Site Management within social housing or construction projects Social housing experience preferred, • Full UK Driving Licence and use of own vehicle, • Valid DBS Check CSCS Card, • SMSTS Certification, • First Aid Certificate, • Fire Marshall Certification, • Asbestos Awareness Certificate, • Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and compliance, • Competent in Microsoft Office applications Desirable Skills: • Experience managing occupied properties and tenant-facing projects, • Previous experience on heating or electrical upgrade programmes, • Up-to-date knowledge of construction and social housing regulations

EYFS / Reception Teacher\nSeptember Start\nMPS from Day 1\n1‑term contract (with potential to extend)\nInterview date: Week commencing 8th JuneA warm, inclusive primary school in Birmingham is seeking a committed EYFS / Reception Teacher to join their Early Years team from September. This full‑time role is initially for one term, with the strong possibility of extension. Please email for more information. \n\nYour new school\nThis inclusive and nurturing school places a strong emphasis on early childhood development, ensuring children feel safe, valued, and ready to learn. The Early Years provision is well‑structured, child‑centred, and enriched with purposeful play and high‑quality learning experiences. \nThe school offers:\n\nA caring, community‑driven ethos\nStrong leadership that provides clear direction and support\nA commitment to high expectations and positive behaviour\nA diverse and vibrant school community\nA curriculum that promotes curiosity, independence, and early literacy and numeracy skills\nA track record of Outstanding performance in previous Ofsted inspections (2017)Your new role \nYou will teach within the Early Years Foundation Stage, either in Nursery or Reception, depending on your strengths and experience. You'll deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate learning and contribute to a positive, stimulating environment. \n\nKey responsibilities:\n\nPlanning and delivering high‑quality EYFS provision\nCreating a warm, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment\nObserving, assessing, and tracking children's development\nWorking collaboratively with colleagues, support staff, and parents\nContributing to the wider life of the schoolWhat you'll need to succeed \n\nQTS (or equivalent)\nExperience in EYFS and/or Reception \nStrong understanding of the EYFS framework\nPassionate about early childhood development\nCreative, nurturing, and committed to raising outcomesWhat you'll get in return \n\nMPS from day one\nSupportive SLT and experienced EYFS team\nWell‑resourced indoor and outdoor learning spaces\nA positive, collaborative working environment\nPotential for the role to extend beyond the initial termWhat you need to do now \nIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email or call us now.\n\nIf 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\nHays 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)

RTL Group are looking for a Senior Project Manager (Civils) who is responsible for the full management and successful delivery of allocated civil engineering projects within the region, reporting directly to the Regional Director.\n\nThis role will lead all aspects of project execution, including commercial management, HSEQS compliance, programme delivery, resource planning and management of client and supply chain relationships.\n\nThe successful candidate will be a strategic and hands-on leader capable of driving operational excellence, mitigating project risk and ensuring successful stakeholder engagement across major civils and infrastructure schemes.\n\nResponsibilities\n\n Prepare project programmes, method statements, preliminaries and submission documentation.\n\n Chair project start-up and internal coordination meetings.\n\n Develop procurement strategies alongside the commercial team and prequalify key supply chain partners for early awards.\n\n Establish and manage Commercial Risk Registers and implement mitigation measures.\n\n Collaborate with commercial teams to develop procurement schedules and monitor progress.\n\n Ensure Health, Safety & Environmental plans are prepared, including Temporary Works Registers.\n\n Coordinate site commencement activities with statutory authorities and stakeholders.\n\n Define and implement project design strategies including BIM and design management processes where applicable.\n\nConstruction & Design Management\n\n Manage subcontractor engagement, progress meetings and pre-order reviews.\n\n Manage project information flow and programme coordination.\n\n Chair internal and subcontractor meetings and ensure accurate reporting.\n\n Maintain and manage project critical paths.\n\n Prepare contract reports and manage project preliminaries including extension of time applications alongside commercial teams.\n\nProject Monitoring & Commercial Management\n\n Review constructability and identify commercially beneficial delivery solutions.\n\n Monitor site progress against programme and coordinate with subcontractors and site management teams.\n\n Control and report project budgets and performance to stakeholders.\n\n Implement quality management processes across delivery teams.\n\n Present project updates during monthly commercial and operational review meetings.\n\nPost-Construction\n\n Ensure aftercare and commissioning activities are completed successfully.\n\n Support commercial teams with final accounts and loss and expense submissions.\n\n Complete project close-out documentation and secure client feedback.\n\n Maintain strong client and design team relationships to support future business opportunities.\n\n Manage defects resolution processes through to final completion.\n\nQualifications & Experience\n\nEssential\n\n IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.\n\n Strong understanding of CDM regulations and Behavioural Based Safety.\n\n Temporary Works and Excavation Safety knowledge.\n\n Experience managing lifting operations, scaffolding and work at height activities.\n\n Proven experience delivering major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.\n\nDesirable\n\nAcademic or professional qualification within a construction-related discipline.\n\nChartered status or working towards chartership preferred

We are currently recruiting a number of Helpline Operators to join the Pensions Administration Business Area. This role will be hybrid working and based in our Birmingham office.\n\nThe Helpline Operator’s main responsibility will be to answer and deal with calls from clients, scheme members, their representatives and other organisations in a professional and friendly manner. You will work as part of a team, to ensure the speedy response rate to all calls and queries received, upholding a high standard of customer care at all times.\n\nThe successful Helpline Operator will ideally have previous Customer Services and Call Handling experience, as well as being a proactive ‘go-getter’.\n\nIf you pass the initial screening, you’ll be invited to complete a series of assessments including a skills test, a workplace behaviour assessment to see how well the role suits your working style, and a one-way video interview with scenario-based questions. This helps us get a fuller picture of how you’ll thrive in the role beyond what’s on your CV.\n\nA snapshot of your day:\n\n \n\n Answer a high volume of calls, promptly, and maintaining a rapid response rate to agreed standards, remaining calm and providing a professional response at all times\n\n \n\n Answer email/online enquiries promptly and efficiently, to achieve service levels\n\n \n\n Prepare and submit telephone notes to a high standard\n\n \n\n Implement and apply business continuity procedures during the failure of the call system and communicate with colleagues\n\n \n\n Report any faults in the internal call system and any systems connected to the telephone software\n\n \n\n Printing, filing, photocopying and scanning\n\n \n\n Archiving files and retrieving archived files\n\nWe would love to hear from you if you have:\n\n \n\n Minimum GCSE Maths & English Grade 5/C or equivalent\n\n \n\n Previous Customer Service experience (essential)\n\n \n\n Previous Call Handling experience (desirable)\n\n \n\n A Financial Service background (advantageous)\n\n \n\n Experience of working in an office within a team environment (beneficial)\n\n \n\n Excellent communications skills (verbal and written)\n\n \n\n Good problem-solving skills, empathy and attention to detail\n\n \n\n An understanding of Microsoft Office programmes, in particular Excel, Word and Outlook.\n\n \n\n Building strong effective team working relationships\n\nWhat's in it for you:\n\n \n\n Competitive discretionary annual bonus.\n\n \n\n Core benefits paid for by BW including life assurance, group income protection, private medical cover and 25 days holiday per year with holiday trading.\n\n \n\n A generous pension scheme where we contribute 8% of your salary from day one of your employment.\n\n \n\n Employee Assistance Programme to support you and your family through any concerns or challenges you may experience.\n\n * \n\n A comprehensive range of voluntary benefits to suit your life stage and lifestyle including a tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, health assessments, critical illness cover, extension of private medical cover or life assurance to family members, gym membership, travel insurance and a broad range of discounts at hundreds of retailers including supermarkets, fitness centres, travel and leisure companies

Contracts Manager – Building Refurb / Extension & New build Sector - Construction - West Midlands\n\nWhat makes it Great?\n\n-Fast growing workload on stable long term frameworks.\n-Professional and friendly team environment.\n-Local regional projects.\n-Personable employer, your a name not a number.\n\nCompany:\n\nOur client is a reputable building main contractor specialising in refurbishment & extension projects, as well as small to medium size new builds (£2m - £10m), predominantly on public sector schemes including Education, Healthcare, Commercial and other local authority buildings.\n\nThey are going through an exciting period of organic growth and off the back of another successful and profitable year are looking to recruit an ambitious Contracts Manager to join the team.\n\nThis is an exciting role working on fast paced projects normally ranging from £100k - £4m each, often managing several projects concurrently.\n\nThis company pride themselves on their excellent track record for delivering projects on time, as such they are seeking a motivated and proactive contracts manager to manage the team and help uphold their positive reputation.\n\nRequirements:\n\nTo be considered for this Contracts Manager role you must meet the following criteria:\n\n- Knowledge of Building Sector.\n\n-Previous refurbishment sector experience.\n- Previous employment as a Contacts Manager, Construction Manager, Senior Project Manager or Project Director.\n- Previous experience in building sector projects such as Commercial, Mixed Use, Student Accommodation, Hotels, Leisure, Education or Healthcare.\n- Previous Main contractor employment.\n- High level of communication skills.\n- Effective leader, able to work under own initiative and keep the team focused on its goals and strategic plan and endeavours to ensure that they are always on target.\n- Relevant industry qualification (Degree / HND / HNC etc).\n\nRemuneration:\n\nThe successful Contracts Manager will receive:\n\nCompetitive Basic (Dependent on experience)\nCar Allowance\nHealthcare\nPension\n\nTo be considered for this vacancy or to find out more information please apply now.\n\nServices advertised by Talk Recruitment are that of an employment business and/or agency

Your new company \nYou will be working for a large public sector organisation. \nYour new role \nWithin your role of Accounts Payable Clerk, you'll be responsible for managing the end-to-end accounts payable process in a fully remote environment. This includes processing invoices, reconciling supplier statements, handling queries, and ensuring timely and accurate payments. You'll work closely with internal teams and external suppliers to maintain strong relationships and help keep financial operations running smoothly.\nWhat you'll need to succeed \nYou'll have previous experience in an Accounts Payable role, with strong attention to detail and good organisational skills. You should be confident working independently, comfortable using finance systems, and able to manage your workload effectively in a remote setting. Good communication skills and a proactive approach will be key to your success.\nWhat you'll get in return \nYou will work on a 3-month FTC with scope for extension. You will be working fully remote. \nWhat you need to do now \nIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. 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\nHays 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)

Your new company \nBirmingham City Council is one of the UK's largest local authorities, committed to maintaining safe, accessible, and compliant public spaces. As part of its ongoing efforts to ensure the city's highways are free from obstruction and misuse, the council is recruiting a Highway Enforcement Officer for a short-term contract with the potential for extension.\nYour new role \nAs a Highway Enforcement Officer, you will be responsible for identifying and addressing obstructions, encroachments, and non-compliant use of the city's highways and roads. This includes monitoring businesses and vehicles that may be in breach of regulations. You will collect evidence, follow up on cases, and ensure appropriate enforcement actions are taken. You'll be trained on relevant enforcement legislation. You will be travelling across the city and therefore a driving licence is preferred.\nWhat you'll need to succeed \nYou should be observant, confident in dealing with the public, and capable of working independently while also being a reliable team player. A driving licence is not essential but may be beneficial for commuting between locations. Prior enforcement experience is necessary, but you will be trained on highway legislation. \nWhat you'll get in return \nYou'll receive a competitive hourly rate with holiday pay included and the chance to gain valuable experience in a public-facing enforcement role. If you perform well, there may be an opportunity for contract extensions or to apply for a permanent position within the council. \nWhat you need to do now \nIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.\nIf 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\nHays 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)

Team Assistant, with minute taking \n\nDaily pay rate up to £119\n\n9am- 5pm\n\n4 Weeks temporary position with possibility for extension/permanent role\n\nStunning offices with excellent public transport links!\n\nImmediate start available \n\nAre you an organised and proactive professional? Do you thrive in dynamic environments and have a knack for minute taking managing complex schedules and documentation? If so, we invite you to consider an exciting opportunity as a Team Assistant based in Edgbaston, Birmingham! This temporary role offers a chance to support the Chief Executive in delivering impactful projects and initiatives.\n\nWhat You'll Be Doing:\n\nAttend a high volume of internal and external meetings, taking clear, accurate, and concise minutes\nProactively manage complex and ever-changing diaries for senior stakeholders\nEnsure all meetings are well-prepared with agendas, materials, and logistics in place\nProvide comprehensive administrative support including document preparation, formatting, and correspondence\nPlan and coordinate meetings, events, and business activities end-to-end\nLiaise with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth running of operations\nAct as a key point of contact on behalf of senior leadership\nBuild strong relationships across the business and with external contacts\nCommunicate clearly and confidently at all levelsWhat were looking for:\n\nProven experience operating in a senior administrative or PA role within a fast-paced environment\nStrong experience in minute taking, with the ability to accurately capture key discussions, actions, and decisions\nExceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy across all tasks and documentation\nExcellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively\nDemonstrated ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines in a high-pressure setting \n\nAs a Team Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the leadership team operates smoothly and effectively. \n\nReady to Make a Difference?\n\nIf you're excited about the prospect of joining a dedicated team and contributing to the success of the leadership, we want to hear from you! Apply now to embark on a rewarding journey as a temporary Team Assistant. Don't miss this chance to be part of something special!\n\n We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.\n\nOffice Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.\n\nOffice Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.\n\nBy applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website

An opportunity for an experienced Interim Cyber Security Manager to join a complex, multi-entity organisation undergoing significant transformation on an initial fractional basis, working 2 days per week.\n\nWill suit a hands-on cyber security leader who can operate at a strategic and operational level, driving security maturity while managing day-to-day risk, cyber resilience, governance, and ensuring effective security operations across the business.\n\nClient Details\n\nMichael Page are partnered once more with one of our key clients, a growing, multi-entity organisation operating in a complex technology landscape, currently investing heavily in its cyber security and risk capabilities.\nAn environment undergoing transformation and modernisation, with a strong focus on improving governance, resilience, and operational maturity.\nA business that values pragmatic, outcome-driven security leadership, where contractors are empowered to deliver tangible improvements and influence at a senior level.Description\n\nAs the Interim Cyber Security Manager, you will take ownership of the organisation's cyber security strategy, governance, and operational oversight.\nYou will work closely with senior stakeholders and an outsourced Security Operations Centre (SOC) to strengthen security posture, improve resilience, and embed best practices across the business.\nHaving a strategic input, you will define and deliver a pragmatic cyber security strategy aligned to business priorities, whilst establishing and maintaining security policies, standards, and governance frameworks.\nYou will oversee security operations, including incident detection, response, and continuous improvement, and manage key third-party security service providers, ensuring performance and accountability.\nRisk management activities will be key, including assessments, mitigation planning, and reporting, whilst also providing clear security reporting and insights to senior stakeholders.\nYou will ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and industry standards (e.g. ISO 27001, GDPR, NIS2 or equivalent), and support secure delivery of technology projects by embedding security-by-design principles.\nIn addition, you will drive security awareness initiatives to reduce human-related risk, and oversee third-party and supplier security risk, including due diligence and ongoing assurance.\nThe role will work on a fractional basis, 2 days per week. You will be based at the client head office in Birmingham for those days.Profile\n\nAs the successful candidate for the Interim Cyber Security Manager position, you will have the following experience:\n\nProven interim experience in a Cyber Security Manager / Lead / Security Consultant role.\nStrong understanding of security operations, threat detection, and incident response practices.\nExperience working with SIEM, EDR, and monitoring technologies in enterprise environments.\nDemonstrable knowledge of security frameworks, controls, and governance models.\nExperience managing third-party vendors or managed security services.\nRelevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent highly desirable.\nExcellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.\nAbility to prioritise and deliver in a fast-paced, evolving environment.Job Offer\n\nDay Rate: £700 per day\nIR35 Status: Outside IR35\nLocation: Birmingham, West Midlands\nDuration: 4 month initial contract with strong likelihood of extension\nPart-Time: Fractional role, working 2 days per weekThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Interim Cyber Security Manager looking to make a significant impact within the professional services industry. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply today

A property consultancy is seeking a Building Surveyor to join their team delivering building surveying and property surveying services across a national workload. The building surveyor will be based in Birmingham, supporting building surveying delivery across a range of sectors. This building surveyor role focuses on practical building surveying, professional surveying services and commercial property surveying. The building surveyor will work within a multi discipline team providing core building surveyor and property surveying support. This building surveyor opportunity provides exposure to a broad range of building surveying instructions.\n\nThe Company?\n The Building Surveyor will join a property consultancy delivering cost, project and technical surveying services across the UK. The organisation works with private and public sector clients providing practical building surveying solutions. The building surveyor will support a pipeline of West Midlands surveying work while contributing to national surveying delivery.\n\nThe Role\n As the Building Surveyor you will deliver professional building surveying services across a varied portfolio of instructions.\n\nThe role will include:\n Conducting building, measured and condition surveys and preparing clear client reports\n Preparing and negotiating dilapidations assessments\n Providing contract administration for refurbishment, extension and new build projects\n Supporting preparation of tender documentation, contracts and client agreements\n Undertaking site inspections to monitor project progress, cost control and potential risks\n Supporting feasibility studies and option appraisal work\n Advising on party wall and neighbourly matters where required\n Completing building reinstatement cost assessments\n Preparing planned preventative maintenance schedules and reports\n Working with wider project and technical teams to support delivery outcomes\n Supporting business development activity when appropriate\n\nThe Building Surveyor?\n You will be a motivated Building Surveyor with experience delivering surveying services across project and professional instructions. Applications without relevant surveying experience will not be considered.\n\nThe Building Surveyor must have:\n Relevant degree or professional qualification in building surveying or a property related discipline\n Experience working as a Building Surveyor delivering commercial or public sector surveying work\n Strong understanding of building surveying services including condition, project and professional work\n Ability to manage multiple surveying instructions and deadlines\n Excellent written and verbal communication skills\n Proficiency with relevant surveying and project software\n Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle\n Right to work in the UK\n\nIn return……?\n £45,000 - £55,000\n Professional development support\n Pension scheme\n Holiday allowance plus bank holidays\n Flexible working considered\n * Opportunity to work across varied surveying instructions\n\nIf you are a Building Surveyor and are considering your career options, please contact the recruitment team for a confidential discussion.\n\nBirmingham / Property / Building Surveying / Building Surveyor

Primary Teacher (Year 3 or Year 4)\nSeptember Start \nMPS from Day 1 \n1‑term contract (with potential to extend)\nInterview date: Week commencing 8th June\nA vibrant, community‑centred primary school in Birmingham is seeking an enthusiastic Year 3 or Year 4 Class Teacher for a September start. This is a full‑time role for one term initially, with the strong possibility of extension. Please reach out to Jessica Byrne () at Hays for more information. \n\nYour new school \nThis welcoming and ambitious school is known for its high expectations, caring ethos, and strong leadership team, praised for creating an "ambitious culture for pupils and staff to aspire towards." \nThe school offers:\n\nA rich, well‑structured curriculum designed to help pupils thrive academically and personally \nA diverse and vibrant community\nA commitment to excellent behaviour, pupil development, and staff support\nA track record of Outstanding performance in previous Ofsted inspections (2017) \nYour new role \nYou will be teaching a Year 3 or Year 4 class, delivering engaging lessons that inspire curiosity and a love of learning. You'll join a supportive team that values collaboration, creativity, and high‑quality teaching.\nKey responsibilities:\n\nPlan and deliver high‑quality lessons aligned with the school's curriculum.\nCreate a positive, inclusive classroom environment\nAssess and track pupil progress\nWork closely with colleagues, support staff, and parents\nWhat you'll need to succeed \n\nQTS (or equivalent)\nExperience teaching in KS2\nPassionate about raising attainment and nurturing confident learners\nStrong communication skills\nWhat you'll get in return \n\nMPS from day one\nSupportive SLT and strong year‑group team\nA well‑resourced environment with a focus on professional growth\nOpportunity for the role to extend beyond the initial term\nWhat you need to do now \nIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or email , or call us now.\n\nIf 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\nHays 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)

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Building Services Engineer to join a leading Tier 1 construction contractor based on a project in the West Midlands.\n\nThe successful candidate will support the delivery of Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) packages from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.\n\nThis is a 12-month fixed-term contract with potential for extension depending on project requirements.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n Coordinate and manage M&E subcontractors across multiple live projects\n\n Review technical drawings, specifications, and design information\n\n Support project teams through procurement, installation, commissioning, and handover phases\n\n Monitor progress against programme and report on key milestones\n\n Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality, and environmental standards\n\n Attend and lead coordination meetings with consultants, subcontractors, and client teams\n\n Identify and resolve technical and operational issues on site\n\n Assist with value engineering and buildability reviews\n\n Ensure all commissioning documentation and O&M manuals are completed accurately\n\n Maintain strong stakeholder relationships throughout the project lifecycle\n\nCandidate Requirements\n\n Degree or HNC/HND qualified in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline\n\n Previous experience working with a main contractor or major M&E subcontractor\n\n Proven experience delivering building services packages on large-scale construction projects\n\n Strong technical understanding of mechanical and electrical systems\n\n Knowledge of current UK building regulations and industry standards\n\n Excellent communication and coordination skills\n\n Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams\n\n Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel to projects nationwide\n\nApply today if this role is of interest to you

Are you an enthusiastic Hydro-Mechanical Technician looking to make your mark in the aerospace industry? Join our client's dynamic team at their cutting-edge facility in Marston Green, Birmingham! We're on the lookout for dedicated professionals to help us build, evaluate, and test innovative hydromechanical fuel systems. This is your chance to be part of a collaborative environment that values teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement. \n\nSummary:\n\nStart date: ASAP\nDuration: 6 months with potential for extension and perm opportunities!\nLocation: Marston Green, Birmingham B33\nPay Rate: £21.43 per hour plus shift allowance once trained\nHours: 37 per week Monday to Friday….early finish on Fridays!What You'll Do:\n\nAs a Hydro-Mechanical Technician, your core responsibilities will include:\n\nBuilding and Evaluating:Engage in the assembly and testing of hydromechanical fuel systems, including Fuel Metering Units, Fuel Pumps, and various military products.\nTeam Collaboration:Work closely with a diverse team of technicians, contributing to a culture of openness and shared success.\nProblem Solving: Utilise your analytical skills to tackle repairs and troubleshooting challenges.\nProcess Improvement:Participate in initiatives aimed at enhancing operational processes and efficiency.What We're Looking For:\n\nTo thrive in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and characteristics:\n\nEducation:Qualified to HNC/HND Degree level in Hydro-mechanical Engineering or have relevant experience.\nExperience:Previous aerospace engineering experience is desirable but not mandatory.\nAttention to Detail:A meticulous approach to work is essential, ensuring quality in every task.\nAdaptability:Ability to cope with new demands and solve unexpected problems effectively.\nCommunication Skills:Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within a team or independently.\nTechnical Knowledge:Familiarity with mechanical and fluid systems, as well as manufacturing processes, is a plus.Why Join Us?\n\nCompetitive Pay:Starting at £21.43 per hour.\nValuable Experience:Gain hands-on experience in a global aerospace environment.\nCollaborative Culture:Be part of a team that values your input and encourages professional growth.\nTraining Opportunities:We believe in continuous learning, and training will be provided for tasks outside your usual responsibilities.Ready to Take the Next Step?\n\nIf you're excited about working in a fast-paced and rewarding environment, we want to hear from you! Apply now to embark on a journey that promises to challenge you and enhance your skills in hydro-mechanical engineering.\n\nJoin us in shaping the future of aerospace technology! Your next adventure awaits.\n\nIf you do not hear back after 5 working days, please assume that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion.\n\nAdecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.\n\nAdecco 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\nBy applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser

An award winning M&E Contractor have an incredibly rare opportunity for an M&E Professional at the top of their game to join their outstanding organisation. You will be a highly capable and experienced senior level Project Planner with a proven track record and capable of taking on this type of Senior Appointment.\n\nThis role requires some travel between projects, including International travel operating from a UK West Midlands base.\n\nThis very important role will naturally require someone very much from the industry, those applying must be from a Building Services, M&E background to enable full success in the position, those with more commercial and industrial level experience are urgently invited to apply, as well as those with high and medium rise accommodation.\n\nAs a first, you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining the project planning controls and accurate reporting of such across multiple M&E projects in the UK and Europe.\n\nThose with Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project software experience should make note of this in their application.\n\nYou will be skilled in prioritising and creating schedules for project delivery whilst clearly communicating these to the projects team.\n\nYou will also create integrated templates and model programmes for three stages, being Pre-construction, construction and commissioning, whilst also providing detailed schedules, covering design, procurement, installation and close out of the projects.\n\nFurther key responsibilities also include managing the trade contractors schedules and communicating the scheduling and project controls matters to the project team as well as the client, design team, and of course the trade contractors themselves.\n\nProgress information is key and your accurate reporting is a skill we highly seek for the position, as well as creating and monitoring KPIs and the production of weekly/monthly dashboards and reports.\n\nYou will be astute in change management processes to determine the impact of any changes, manage the commissioning programme, develop commissioning KPI’s and reporting, prepare time impact analysis' to support extension of time claims and evaluate extensions of time claims from trade contractors.\n\nThis varied, group level senior and skilled position can offer genuine stability from a company that has enjoyed measured growth, offering you the opportunity to be crucially involved in their ongoing success and therefore enabling your career to elevate.\n\nPlease send your CV through in the strictest confidence for immediate consideration

Contract Length: 3-6 months (potential extension) \nLocation: West Midlands Hybrid Work Pattern 3 days a week on Site\n\nAbout the Role\n\nWe are seeking an experienced Interim Credit Manager to lead, optimise, and transform the Credit Control and Collections function within a fast‑paced organisation. This role requires a confident leader with a strong operational background, capable of managing high‑value ledgers, resolving complex disputes, and driving improvements in cashflow performance and debt governance.\n\nYou will take ownership of the full credit control process and provide strategic and hands‑on leadership to ensure strong financial control, robust reporting, and efficient cash collection.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLead, coach, mentor, and develop the Credit Control team, ensuring capability, performance, and clear accountability.\nManage the end‑to‑end credit control process, including customer contact, query resolution, reconciliations, and cash allocation.\nReduce unallocated cash, credit notes, and aged debt through proactive oversight and improved controls.\nProduce weekly and monthly cashflow forecasts, debt analysis, and risk reporting.\nBuild strong relationships across Finance Operations to ensure seamless collaboration and effective resolution of debt queries.\nSupport internal and external audits, ensuring all credit control practices meet governance standards.\nDrive continuous improvement to enhance efficiency, reduce disputes, and strengthen credit control frameworks and reporting processes.\nExperience & Background\n\nExtensive experience managing Credit Control teams in the public sector, property, financial services, or large corporate environments.\nExpereince of Oracle Fusion \nStrong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a structured and methodical approach.\nA process‑driven mindset with proven experience in team development and performance leadership.\nExpertise in financial strategy implementation and credit risk management.\nStrong capability in budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow performance reporting.\nAbility to identify financial risks/opportunities and provide actionable strategic insight.\nExcellent stakeholder management skills, including senior‑level engagement and influencing.\nIf you have the relevant background and experience, we would love to hear from you, so please send your updated CV!\n\nHays 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)

Role Title: Commercial Manager (Rail)\n\nStart Date: ASAP\n\nEnd Date: 12 Months - Extension Available\n\nLocation: Birmingham - Hybrid\n\nRate: £110p/h max via Umbrella\n\nRole Brief:\n\nBalance risk, opportunity, and financial returns in both pre- and post- contract commercial management with a focus on in year performance (revenue, cash, and EBIT) as well as supporting growth in the market.\nProvide oversight and commercial advice for preparation and negotiation of contract documentation including lump sum, target cost and re‑measurable contracts.\nLead on development of PQQ/ITT and contractor evaluation processes to support clients in chosen procurement routes.\nInterrogate and drive production of monthly PSR (CVR) and associated commercial reports such as Earned Value Management (EVM).\nDevelop and implement the commercial strategy on projects to maximise revenue and cash flow.\nSet the standard and expectations for change control, contract management and claims/disputes.\nGuide project teams on commercial risks and opportunities.\nInterpret/input into contract programmes and schedules to identify associated risks and utilise commercial levers.\nMentor and manage more junior members of the commercial team and promote regular visibility across offices and sites, where teams are based.\nEnsure compliance with the Company Management System (CMS) and all procedures, uphold company values and promote safety culture.\nContribute to wider market and divisional requirements as they arise.\nManage multiple internal and external stakeholders within project and business deadlines. \n\nAbout you\n\nTrack record of successful project delivery in a commercial management role, for either main contractor or consultancy in Transport, Water and Energy sectors.\nExpert in contract management and change control.\nExperience across a range of common Forms of Contract (particularly, expertise in NEC & NEC PSC).\nAbility to develop and implement procurement, supply chain and market management initiatives such as procurement strategies and alliancing agreements.\nUnderstanding of procurement law and regulations.\nAble to demonstrate leadership in solving problems and tackling challenges creatively.\nExcellent analytical skills and consistent attention to detail with the ability to solve complex problems and mitigate risks.\nExcellent verbal and written communication including report writing, presentations and contractual correspondence.\nExperience of leading and motivating a team within a large‑scale business/project environment. \n\nCandidates will submit their CV in the first instance and thank you for taking the time to apply!\n\nIf you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website

Step into a rewarding 3-month contract role offering £20 per hour, with the potential to extend, supporting a highly respected housing provider across Birmingham and the Midlands. This Utilities Invoice Administrator position gives you the opportunity to process and manage high volumes of utility invoices, resolve billing queries, and support a busy finance function while working in a collaborative and supportive office-based environment.\n \nI’d love to hear from anyone with experience as a Utilities Invoice Administrator, Invoice Administrator, Accounts Administrator, or Utilities Coordinator, who is ready to hit the ground running in a fast-paced and rewarding role.\n\nIn this position, you will be:\n\n • Processing and validating high volumes of utility invoices accurately and efficiently\n • Investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies and billing queries\n • Liaising with utility suppliers and internal departments to ensure timely resolutions\n • Maintaining accurate records and updating internal systems\n • Supporting the wider finance and property teams with administrative duties related to utilities management\n \nI’d love to speak to anyone who has:\n\n • Proven experience within invoice administration, utilities administration, or accounts support\n • Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills\n • The ability to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines\n • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and internal management systems\n • Confidence working independently and collaboratively within a team environment\n\nThis role is offering the following benefits:\n\n • 3-month contract with potential for extension\n • £20 per hour\n • Full-time hours, Monday – Friday\n • Office-based role in Birmingham\n • Supportive working environment with opportunities to develop experience within social housing\n\n Travel & location\n This role is based in Birmingham, with excellent transport links via the M6, M5, and A38, alongside strong rail and public transport connections across the West Midlands. The office-based nature of the role makes it ideal for someone seeking a collaborative working environment within easy reach of the city centre.\n\nIf this Utilities Invoice Administrator role sounds like your next step, apply now or contact Olivia at (url removed)

My client is a leading specialist piling contractor seeking experienced Piling Engineers to support the delivery of a major infrastructure project in Birmingham.\n\nThe works involve large-diameter rotary bored piling using a combination of slip casing, segmental casing, and bentonite techniques. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile project with an 4-6 month contract and strong potential for extension.\n\nPiling Engineer Responsibilities:\n\n Managing and overseeing rotary bored piling operations on site.\n\n Working closely with piling crews, rig operators, and site management teams.\n\n Ensuring piling works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with specifications.\n\n Monitoring quality and maintaining accurate site records.\n\n Liaising with clients, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.\n\n Reviewing piling records, installation data, and as-built information.\n\n Assisting with planning and coordinating daily piling activities.\n\n Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.\n\nPiling Engineer Requirements:\n\n Proven experience working on rotary bored piling projects.\n\n Experience with large-diameter piling works using slip casing, segmental casing, and bentonite.\n\n Previous experience working for major piling or civil engineering contractors.\n\n Background in roles such as Piling Engineer, Senior Engineer, or Contracts Engineer.\n\n Experience on major infrastructure projects is highly desirable.\n\n CSCS Card.\n\n Strong communication and organisational skills.\n\n Ability to work independently and manage site activities effectively.\n\nThe next steps to apply for the role!\n\nClick the apply button and send your CV