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The title might look familiar… but life at Hedges is anything but.\n\nWe know the challenges that come with risk and compliance roles in legal practice — firefighting, box-ticking, outdated systems, and being brought in after decisions are made.\n\nThat’s not how we do things.\n\nAt Hedges Law, we’ve reimagined the traditional model by putting ownership in the hands of the people who actually drive the business forward — including those who protect it.\n\nHere, risk and compliance isn’t a back-office function — it’s a strategic voice at the table, shaping decisions, policies and safeguards alongside people who are genuinely invested in the firm’s long-term success. And as one of the UK’s first employee-owned law firms, you won’t just advise the business, you’ll own part of it — no waiting around for a “Financial Freedom Day” that may never come.\n\nWe also understand what drives experienced Solicitor / Lawyers — and how frustrating it can be to feel undervalued, brought in too late to influence decisions, stuck enforcing outdated processes, or held back by slow-moving leadership and limited commercial input.\n\nIf that sounds familiar, it’s worth reading on.\n\nAt Hedges, our people are:\n\n• Empowered (your voice genuinely shapes the business)\n • Valued as strategic contributors, not gatekeepers\n • Trusted to balance compliance with commerciality\n • Challenged in a progressive, forward-thinking firm\n • Supported with modern systems and processes\n • Accelerated in their development\n • Rewarded properly — including profit share\n\nAnd this is because we are EMPLOYEE-OWNED — one of a very small number of firms in the UK with this structure.\n\nFancy a confidential coffee and chat (virtual or otherwise)?\n\nOk, back to being different…\n\nWe may have a 235-year heritage as a Private Client Legal Practice, but that doesn't mean we're a stale, dull & oppressive law firm like so many others. No chance.\n\nWhilst we love and embrace our heritage and history, we’ve evolved this firm with the times to become a truly 21st century business: making it our job to innovate, excite, and ensure that when future generations look at our pictures lining the wall, not only can they see what a terrific, friendly bunch we are, BUT that we were also the 'dream team', the mavericks, the leaders in the field, the game-changers: those who kept moving Hedges forward and relevant, making it one of the most beautifully different law firms of its time.\n\nWord on the street: "City Firm Quality exported to Oxfordshire & The Cotswolds".\n\nThe 5th employee-owned law firm in the UK so you will have a share in the business' success from day one. There's no 'buy-in' and no liability with our innovative trust shareholder structure. It's really special and means the world to our employees.\n\nLast year was our biggest revenue year yet and we have ambitious and exciting plans for the future - there's still so much to do and achieve and we're not happy unless we're pushing boundaries… So, how about you come and be a part of our future and us a part of yours?\n\nThe Role at a Glance\n\nSolicitor / Risk & Compliance Lead\n Hybrid Working 3 Days Per Week\n Competitive Salary\n Plus: Extensive Benefits Including Company Profit Share via Employee Ownership\n\nReporting to: Managing Director\n\nWhy this role matters\n\nAs Head of Risk & Compliance, you’ll play a key role in shaping how the firm operates, grows, and protects its reputation. This isn’t about maintaining the status quo. It’s about building robust, intelligent, commercially aware frameworks that enable the firm to thrive.\n\nAbout the role\n\nYour role will centre on identifying and mitigating risk across the business, ensuring that robust, effective policies and procedures are not only in place but consistently followed. You’ll act as a key compliance advisor to the firm, providing guidance that balances regulatory requirements with commercial awareness.\n\nYou will oversee AML and KYC processes, take on COLP responsibilities, and manage all aspects of data protection and GDPR compliance. Regular file reviews and regulatory audits will form part of your remit, alongside handling complaints and claims with professionalism and care.\n\nIn addition, you’ll manage CQS and panel memberships, deliver training to staff on risk and compliance matters, and play a key role in supporting the firm’s Professional Indemnity renewal process.\n\nAbout you\n\nYou’re not just technically strong — you’re someone who can engage, influence and lead.\n \n • Qualified Solicitor - likely 5+ years PQE\n • Strong experience in Risk & Compliance within a legal environment\n • Deep understanding of legal and regulatory obligations\n • Commercially aware with a pragmatic approach\n • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills\n • Confident advising at all levels of the business\n • Strong IT skills and openness to innovation\n • Engaging, approachable and a natural people person\n • Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills\n • Positive, proactive and solutions-focused\n • Calm under pressure and able to meet deadlines\n • A true team player who supports colleagues\n • Always looking to improve systems and ways of working\n\nBenefits\n\n• 25/28 days annual leave (pro rata) plus statutory holidays\n • Life Insurance\n • Company pension\n • Profit sharing through Employee Ownership\n • Salary sacrifice options\n • Paperless technology to make your life easier\n • Coaching & personal development\n • A genuinely people-first culture\n • High calibre, supportive team\n\nThe Bigger Picture\n\nWe have ambitious plans, exciting growth ahead, and a clear vision for the future.\n\nAnd we’re looking for someone who wants to be part of that journey.\n\nIf you’re ready to move from being a compliance function… to being a strategic leader and business owner…\n\nLet’s start with a confidential coffee and an honest conversation.\n\nApplication notice... 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Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today’s changing world. Our clients are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients’ affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they’re experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details – all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you’ll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We’ll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You’ll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you’ll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO’s Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview As a Director, you will be managing a portfolio and be responsible for the timely completion and quality delivery of engagements. You will support the Partners with project work, build excellent relationships, initiate, and deliver marketing and business development projects and work with the senior members of the London Valuation Team in developing the business. You'll be someone with: • Significant valuation experience at a senior level gained in another professional services firm., • Proficiency in a number of valuation techniques including: discounted cash flow, multiples analysis, options and other derivatives pricing, intangible asset and tax valuation approaches., • Proven people leadership skills and commitment to developing teams., • Strong commercial acumen and ability to understand the internal and external drivers of value for a given asset. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we’re working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in them. Across the UK, thousands of unique minds are coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. #LI-RW1 #TJ-RW1

Working with a leading brand in Birmingham in their search for an IT Change Programme Director to join them on a permanent basis. Paying £110,000 base + £9,000 car allowance + 15 bonus. Hybrid working. Extensive experience in enterprise scale IT portfolio management and change delivery, with accountability for complex, multi year programmes - Strong knowledge of governance frameworks, PMO practices, and financial management, including portfolio prioritisation, benefits realisation, and investment decision making aligned to functional and enterprise strategy. - Demonstrable experience in anticipating, assessing, and managing operational and portfolio level delivery risk, applying sound judgement to navigate ambiguity, dependencies, and competing priorities. - Expertise in stakeholder engagement and cross functional integration, influencing senior leaders and facilitating alignment across IT, business functions, and external partners to achieve shared outcomes. - Proven capability in leading through managers, building high performing teams, developing leadership capability, and holding leaders accountable for delivery, performance, and cultural outcomes. - Expertise in managing external service providers and strategic partners, with strong commercial acumen across contract negotiation, supplier performance management, and value optimisation. Demonstrated ability to lead change at scale, championing continuous improvement, modern delivery practices, and adoption of new technologies to enhance business outcomes. - Excellent leadership, communication, and influencing skills, including the ability to challenge constructively, manage difficult conversations, and negotiate trade at executive level. - Qualifications in project/programme management and experience of working with other frameworks/methodologies such as COBIT, ITIL, Agile and TOGAF.

Your new company This leading firm with an enviable client base and strong East Midlands presence require a Senior Manager or Director to join their fast-growing Private Client tax team based in their Nottingham Office. Your new role As the Senior Manager/Director, you will take ownership of delivering high-quality personal tax advisory services within a forward-thinking and client-focused practice. You'll lead engagements for an impressive portfolio-including high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, shareholders, and internationally mobile clients-while actively shaping the firm's offerings in a competitive advisory landscape. The role calls for strategic thinking and strong technical knowledge to address complex tax matters, particularly in collaboration with their Corporate Finance team during transactional work. You'll be instrumental in cultivating enduring client relationships, identifying growth opportunities, and nurturing junior talent within the team. Commercial acumen, sound project management, and rigorous control of financial performance will be key as you drive value and excellence across your client portfolio. What you'll need to succeed As a qualified tax professional (ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent), you'll bring strong expertise in personal tax, including shareholder planning, key reliefs like BADR and BPR, and international matters. Your success stems from commercial insight and long-standing client relationships. You will be a self-starter with a collaborative mindset, you'll drive growth, energise the team, and deliver exceptional service. What you'll get in return You'll be rewarded with a market-leading remuneration and benefits package, alongside the chance to be part of a high-performing, professional team. This role offers genuine long-term career progression in a supportive environment where your development is actively encouraged. 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

The Director of Finance will be an integral part of the Senior Management Team, with responsibility for the strategic and day to day management of Cathedral Finances. They will support the ongoing development and implementation of its multi year financial plan to underpin the Cathedral’s Strategic Plan. The postholder will ensure law and regulatory compliance and that all aspects of financial planning and management are conducted to provide accurate, relevant and timely financial information to both budget holders and Chapter. The Director of Finance will be pivotal to the delivery of the Cathedral’s vision and strategy. Last year, Chapter (the Cathedral’s equivalent of the board of trustees) approved its Strategic Plan for 2026-2030. The Director of Finance will be an integral part of the Senior Management Team, with responsibility for the strategic and day to day management of Cathedral Finances. Key issues include: • Working towards financial sustainability with the Senior Management Team and the Cathedral Finance & Risk Committee., • Working with the Chief Operating Officer to ensure that the Cathedral’s Strategic Plan is underpinned by a multi -year financial plan., • Producing and overseeing the detailed annual budget, rolling 3-year financial plan together with re forecast during the financial year., • Supporting the COO and Heads of Department with project development by advising on financial and commercial plans, supporting the generation of business cases and financial forecasts for projects.

Area Land Director — Midlands Location: Regional Remit Salary: Competitive About the role: Muller Property Group is a privately owned, successful property company with an established reputation for identifying and unlocking land opportunities for both residential, healthcare and commercial development. Known for its entrepreneurial drive and ability to deliver complex land promotions, Muller has created significant value across a broad portfolio of current and strategic land schemes. As part of our continued expansion, we are looking to appoint an experienced Area Land Director to lead and grow our land operations across the Midlands and Central Region of England. The ideal candidate will be both strategic and hands-on, capable of leading land acquisitions, and taking ownership of a substantial deal pipeline. What you’ll be doing: • Leading the land acquisition strategy for the Region, identifying new strategic and current opportunities., • Personally sourcing, negotiating, and completing high-value land deals, maintaining a strong pipeline of opportunities., • Building and maintaining trusted relationships with landowners, agents, promoters, and external stakeholders., • Overseeing the entire lifecycle of land search, identification, negotiation of terms, through to acquisition., • Conducting detailed appraisals of sites, including market, planning, legal, and technical due diligence., • Working closely with the planning, technical, and legal teams to support development strategies and submissions., • Ensuring the business maintains a forward-thinking approach to policy change, land value shifts, and housing demand trends. We’re looking for someone who is: • Highly experienced in land acquisition and promotion, with a proven track record of securing land deals on a broad range of sites., • A strong negotiator, respected by landowners and professional advisors alike., • Well-networked, with deep market knowledge and connections in the Central regions., • Commercially and technically astute, with a full understanding of the planning system, legal frameworks, and viability considerations., • Degree in Town Planning, Estate Management, Land Economics, or a related discipline., • Background in land promotion, agency, development, or consultancy., • Join a profitable, privately owned business with significant financial resources and a proven track record., • Take on a senior leadership role with direct influence over the regional land acquisition strategy., • Opportunity for progression based on performance and delivery., • Enjoy a high level of autonomy in a streamlined decision-making environment., • Competitive salary based on experience, • Attractive bonus, • 38.5-hour week – Full-time permanent role, • Early finish on Fridays, • 25 days holiday + bank holidays, • Pension contributions and incentive package, • Car allowance, • Free on-site parking at our office If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this Muller Property Group, please do not hesitate to apply.

Job Title: Associate Director, Children in Care and Care Experienced Location: Dudley Contract: Interim/Temporary Rates: Competitive Job Overview: • Our children's and young people social care teams plays a critical role in driving the vision and delivery of high-quality, effective safeguarding and support services for families with responsibility for overseeing multi-disciplinary teams that work collaboratively to protect vulnerable children and adults, promote family resilience, and improve outcomes., • Leading the development and implementation of strategies that ensure early intervention, prevention, and tailored support for families experiencing complex challenges and championing a strengths-based, trauma-informed, and child-centred approach, ensuring safeguarding practices are robust, proportionate, and focused on achieving long-term positive change., • To provide strategic leadership, professional accountability, and operational oversight for services that safeguard, support and improve outcomes for children in care and care experienced young people., • To be professional responsibility for ensuring that children who cannot live with their families experience safe, loving, stable and aspirational care, with a clear focus on permanence, sufficiency, quality of practice and achieving the best possible outcomes. This includes a strong drive to support more children to remain connected to, and cared for within, their home communities wherever it is safe to do so., • To have a proven track record of developing children's residential provision and fostering services at pace, alongside the ability to lead complex change, mature commissioning arrangements, and deliver improvement and financial sustainability within a demanding statutory environment., • To be a member of the Council's Senior Leadership Team, supporting organisational transformation, maximising use of technology/automation and cultivating a high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement, efficiency, and improved customer experience and choice., • To support the delivery of the Council Improvement Programme, implementing the new operating model, and ensuring that all transformation work streams have clear deliverables to modernise service delivery., • To ensure evidence-based decision-making and, robust financial management, and to model effective leadership behaviours and accountabilities underpinned by adherence to the Nolan Principles, while articulating a compelling vision for change., • To act as the lead and direct the provision of children's social care to meet statutory and regulatory expectations whilst driving excellence, inclusion and innovation across the remit.

Contracts Manager - Specialist Care Home Construction\n Project-based, varying locations across UK\n £75,000 - £85,000 + Benefits\n \n The Headlines\n - Senior Contracts Manager role with a specialist contractor delivering care home construction projects across the UK.\n - Lead commercial and contract delivery on a varied portfolio of high‑profile care home builds for leading care operators.\n - Opportunity to work with a highly experienced leadership team with strong sector knowledge and over 60 years' combined experience.\n - Competitive salary plus benefits and clear progression within a company focused on quality, service and long‑term client partnerships.\n \n Your Next Job - What You'll Be Doing\n This is a rare chance for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a specialist care home contractor that builds purpose‑designed care facilities across the UK. You'll be responsible for leading commercial oversight and contract management on live contracts, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget and in accordance with quality, safety and regulatory expectations.\n \n Key responsibilities include:\n - Full contract and commercial management across multiple care home construction projects.\n - Managing cost control, change management, risk registers and contractual obligations.\n - Preparing valuations, claims, extensions of time and commercial reports for senior leadership.\n - Leading joint risk workshops and coordinating with design, planning, procurement and delivery teams.\n - Building strong commercial relationships with care home operators, consultants, subcontractors and supply chain partners.\n - Driving best‑practice procurement, value engineering and programme optimisation.\n \n In this role you'll work closely with directors and senior management who bring extensive sector‑specific knowledge across design, planning and construction delivery.\n \n Your Next Employer - Where You'll Be Doing It\n You'll be joining a care home building specialist with a long track record of delivering purpose‑built residential, nursing and dementia care homes throughout the UK. The business manages the full development process, from early commercial planning through to completed handover, and is known for its strong delivery standards, high safety performance and collaborative approach with clients and supply partners.\n \n Projects include a wide range of schemes for leading care operators, with numerous beds completed and many more under construction across multiple counties.\n \n The head office is based in Oxfordshire, anchored by a supportive, skilled senior leadership team focused on innovation, continual improvement and quality delivery.\n \n Requirements & Rewards - What You Give & What You Get\n You'll need:\n - Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or equivalent in main contracting with traditional build care home experience essential.\n - Strong understanding of commercial management, contract administration, risk and procurement.\n - Excellent negotiation, communication and leadership skills.\n - Ability to manage competing priorities, stakeholders and financial performance across multiple sites.\n - Openness to travelling across a patch to sites under their control - although there will be no set place of work and the company will try to keep you as local as possible; you will be required to travel where the work is, across central and southern England.\n - Commercial awareness with analytical skills to support cost‑effective decision making.\n \n In return, you'll receive:\n - £75,000 - £85,000 per annum + benefits (DOE).\n - Significant exposure to complex, specialist care home builds delivered nationwide.\n - Clear long‑term progression and senior development opportunities.\n - Collaborative leadership and exposure to a business with deep sector expertise.\n - A culture focused on professional development within a quality‑driven construction business.\n \n To Apply - Choose What Works for You\n - Click Apply on this job board\n - Send your CV directly to alex @ reinforcedltd . co . uk\n - Call Alex on number below\n - Connect on LinkedIn with Alex Wallace and send a message\n \n Even if you're passively considering a move, I'm always happy to share honest market insight and career advice.\n \n About Me\n I'm Alex Wallace, Director at Reinforced Recruitment, working with construction professionals across London and the South East. I specialise in placing commercial, contracts and senior delivery professionals into roles where they can thrive and progress. Let's talk when you're ready

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK Are you a passionate leader with a background in early childhood education and management? As an Assistant Centre Director at Busy Bees, you will support the Centre Director in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the centre. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and wants to make a difference in the lives of children while leading a team towards educational excellence. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Busy Bees Benefits • Competitive salary, • Ongoing professional development and career progression, • Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), • Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!, • 50% childcare discount, • Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus, • Menopause support through Peppy, • Financial support through Salary Finance, • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon, • Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Join our supportive and collaborative work environment, learn from experienced colleagues, and make meaningful connections. If you are ready to make a positive impact in the field of early childhood education and childcare, we encourage you to apply for the Nursery Manager position at Busy Bees. Apply now to be part of our dynamic team and take the next step in your career. About our Nursery Busy Bees Birmingham Kingsheath is an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 78, supported by a longstanding and passionate team dedicated to giving children the best start in life. The nursery has exemplary relationships with feeder schools, ensuring smooth transitions for the children. Conveniently located near transport links to Birmingham, Solihull, Shirley, and Kings Norton, it is also just a 10-minute walk from Kings Heath High Street and 20 minutes from Birmingham City Centre via public transport. Staff benefits include a free lunch, a birthday day off, flexible working options, and a thorough induction process. Key Responsibilities • Support the Centre Director in overseeing the daily operations and maintaining educational standards., • Assist in developing and delivering an engaging, high-quality curriculum tailored to the needs of children., • Ensure the centre complies with all relevant regulatory requirements and maintains high safety and health standards., • Provide leadership and mentorship to staff, ensuring a cohesive and motivated team., • Lead efforts to enhance customer satisfaction by delivering exceptional service and promoting a positive centre experience for families., • Assist with administrative tasks, including scheduling, payroll, and recruitment., • Manage operational records and support financial planning to ensure sustainability.Ideal Candidate:, • An approved Level 3 qualification or above in early years education., • Experience within an early years setting, with leadership or supervisory experience ideally as either a Assistant Nursery Manager or Deputy Nursery Manager., • Proven track record of ensuring educational excellence and curriculum development., • Strong communication and organisational skills, with a focus on teamwork., • Experience in maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and health and safety protocols.Lead with passion and help create a nurturing learning environment—apply now!

Role Purpose Responsible for providing quality services by taking overall responsibility for site whilst managing people and resources to ensure high quality standards of care and service are delivered to regulatory, contractual and company standards. Ensure young people receive excellent levels of emotional and physical care, within a home that offers a safe, nurturing and comfortable environment with a staff team that is supportive, and enabling, providing opportunities and experiences to instil positive values and reaffirm the importance of children enjoying a childhood. To lead and manage both employees and resources to ensure high standards of service are achieved within the home, exceeding regulatory standards. To carry out the above whilst demonstrating our core values Care, Support & Development. The successful candidate will manage a three bedroom children’s home, with a 2 children aged between 7-17 years old. Principle Accountabilities • A strong commitment to the safeguarding, including Health & Safety, for all young people and staff in the services., • A strong commitment to safe and appropriate recruitment to meet the needs of the young people and service., • Ensure sufficient and appropriate levels and mix of staff are recruited and rostered in accordance with service user requirements at all times., • Ensure staff are inducted, trained, motivated and supported to achieve company standards and deliver the highest levels of care., • Providing and ensuring a high quality service, and experience of care, to the young people, • Ensure that all data is maintained to a high standard in a timely manner. Implement appropriate systems to ensure compliance with requirements., • Ensure that all quality standards are adhered to., • Ensure that the care, education, and well-being of the young people is maintained at the highest level at all times., • Arrange admissions of young people to the home along with the Responsible Individual, in line with Company policy and procedure., • Ensure that all transitions for young people are well planned and communicated., • Encourage communication and interaction within the home in order to broaden life and stimulate interests., • Ensure that all young people receive appropriate medical, dental and other ancillary care in line with care plans., • Encourage, stimulate and participate in social activities for the benefit of the young people., • Meet with Social Workers to develop, review and act upon individual care plans., • Liaison with young person’s family as appropriate., • Ensure that all employees within the home understand their role, so that they are able to undertake their duties and responsibilities to a consistently high standard in the normal course of their duties., • Comply with all statutory / legislative requirements., • Comply with the Company’s policies and procedures and all other relevant supplementary instructions., • Liaise with and co-operate at all times with relevant Local Authority employees and other professionals, meeting their requirements as appropriate., • Prepare detailed reports for Statutory and Case Reviews to a consistently high standard., • Meet legislative and Company Health and Safety standards., • Implement quality assurance practices to monitor and evaluate standards of the individual and of the team performance, to support the company to achieve its objective to continuously improve upon quality., • Work closely with the Business Director to manage the designated budget, ensuring value for money is achieved., • Take control of all of the home’s spending., • Monitor the young person’s spending of their allowances., • Authorise and monitor items purchased for the home., • Maintain a positive working environment., • Recruit high calibre employees that demonstrate our values and behaviours and delivery consistently high quality services. Reporting into the Responsible Individual Essential Competencies • Previous Residential Care Management experience working with Young People., • Working knowledge of the statutory requirements associated with the residential care of young people. This will include Children’s’ Homes Regulations, Health and Safety legislation etc., • A management qualification of at least or equivalent to Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social care for Children and Young people. The role holder must have completed the full registration process and declared fit by OFSTED for each assignment to a home., • Proven people management skills within a residential setting, including motivating, directing, delegating. Proven organisational and financial management skills., • Well established stakeholder relationships with a proven track record of running successful children’s residential care services and influencing change., • A strong background of successful residential children’s home management is essential, preferably with knowledge of Ofsted requirements, working in challenging environments and leading excellence in care., • Turnaround experience in children’s homes and a successful problem solver., • Understanding and experience of working with young people with Emotional and/or Behavioural difficulties

Employment Partner \n\n Birmingham \n\n National firm seeks to appoint an employment partner to join their successful team based in Birmingham. \n\n Our client is a market leading firm with a strong UK footprint. Home to a very highly regarded employment practice, the firm is keen to strengthen their offering in Birmingham with the hiring of a further partner. \n\n The team advises on all aspects of contentious and non-contentious employment and HR work, acting for a roster of clients including SMEs, OMBs and larger companies including listed businesses with multi-national interests on varied and challenging employment law issues. \n\n The role would suit an existing employment partner looking for greater autonomy and a platform to accelerate the growth of your practice or a Legal Director or equivalent with at least 8 years PQE and looking for a first partnership position. \n\n Benefit from excellent resources and backing, flexibility and the promise of autonomy and a strong collegiate environment as well as a a highly competitive financial package. \n\n

\n\n Your new company \nThis organisation is a purpose-led, UK-wide organisation operating in a highly regulated environment, entrusted with safeguarding the futures and peace of mind of families across the country. As a regulated provider with a long-standing heritage, the business carries significant responsibility for financial security, legal integrity, and long-term sustainability. \n \nYour new role \nAs a Director of Legal & Company Secretary, you will hold a critical leadership position at the centre of the organisation. You will lead the Legal and Company Secretarial function, providing clear and commercially focused legal advice while ensuring robust governance and regulatory compliance across the business. You will support the Board and its Committees, Executive Directors, and senior stakeholders across the wider group. \nYour remit will span commercial contracts, corporate governance, regulatory matters, data protection, insurance, and compliance. Alongside your legal responsibilities, you will act as Company Secretary, overseeing statutory obligations, governance processes, Board administration, and committee support. \n \nWhat you'll need to succeed \nTo be successful in this role, you will bring a blend of technical expertise, strategic insight, and strong personal credibility. You will have: \n\n\n\t • Qualification as a Solicitor, and significant post-qualification experience in commercial law, ideally gained within financial services or another highly regulated sector\n\t, • Proven experience operating as Company Secretary, supporting Boards and Committees with governance, compliance, and best practice\n\t, • Strong working knowledge of data protection and GDPR, including hands-on implementation and risk management\n\t, • Experience overseeing insurance portfolios and supporting broader compliance functions\n\t, • The ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly and pragmatically to senior non-legal stakeholders\n\t, • High professional integrity and a genuine commitment to operating within a purpose-driven, people-focused environment\n\n\n \nWhat you'll get in return \nThe role offers: \n\n\n\t • A senior leadership position with significant influence and visibility\n\t, • A comprehensive benefits package, including generous holiday allowance, private healthcare, company bonus scheme, and life assurance\n\t, • Flexible working arrangements\n\t, • The chance to be part of an organisation committed to long-term sustainability, collaboration, and care\n\n\n \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

Your new companyWe are working on behalf of a leading global construction and property consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, client-focused services. With a significant presence across the UK and Europe, this organisation is known for its work in the Government, Healthcare, and Facilities Management (FM) sectors. Their projects typically range up to £5 million in value and are delivered with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and long-term value.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that values leadership, collaboration, and professional development.Your new roleAs an Associate or Senior Associate MEP Surveyor, you will take a leadership role within the Central UK region, reporting from the Birmingham office. You'll be responsible for managing a portfolio of MEP projects, leading a team of surveyors, and acting as a key point of contact for clients.Your responsibilities will include: • Delivering MEP cost consultancy services across a range of public sector and FM projects., • Managing client relationships and ensuring high levels of satisfaction., • Overseeing project finances and ensuring commercial success., • Leading and mentoring junior team members., • Proven experience as an MEP Surveyor or in a similar surveying role with a strong M&E focus., • A track record of delivering projects in the Government, Healthcare, or FM sectors., • Strong commercial and financial management skills., • Excellent communication and leadership abilities., • A competitive salary between £65,000 - £80,000, depending on experience., • Car allowance and hybrid working options., • A clear progression pathway to Director level., • The opportunity to work on meaningful, high-impact projects. 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

Opportunity to join a highly respected family law department in the Wst Midlands and work as part of a Legal 500 firm that has forged a stellar reputation dealing with HNW & high-profile clients. This opportunity in particular will be to take on a senior role as within their highly successful Family Law team. This role can offer you: • Full Autonomy, • HNW Clients, • High Quality Work You will be joining a small team, but with scope to increase headcount and add to the existing client base. This position will be based in their Birmingham city centre office, however, there is also scope to join other offices in the Midlands. Ideally, you will be a Senior Solicitor with a minimum of 8 years' PQE and will either be at Partner, Legal Director or Senior Associate. This role will see you working across a variety of predominantly privately funded matters, including Divorce, Financial remedy, Domestic violence, Children law / Children Act applications, Emergency applications and orders. There will, however, be a particular emphasis on Special Guardianship matters. The majority of the work is complex, so experience of dealing with complex matters on behalf of HNW individuals will be essential for this role. There will also be an emphasis on business management and helping the department grow, whilst also working with your existing colleagues & client base to improve processes. The business is going through a highly successful period with all departments busier than ever, leading to a consistent increase in turnover & profit, so this is an opportune time to join and be part of the growth. As a Senior Associate or Partner, you will be working with the existing management team and ensuring that team KPI's are achieved, new processes are implemented, recruitment is dealt with, and client targets are achieved. Salary will be based on PQE but will likely start at £60,000 - £90,000 + Partner Benefits Scheme. For further information, please speak with Nick Skelly at QED Legal.

Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Director, Head of Talent Acquisition (Europe) The Head of Talent Acquisition, Europe is a leadership role responsible for leading and executing the end-to-end talent acquisition strategy across the business, with a primary focus on the UK Card, Velocity Black, and Global Payments Network (formally Discover) business units. The core mandate is to ensure the international business secures top-tier, future-ready talent to achieve its ambitious growth targets and maintain market share leadership, while optimising recruitment efficiency and rigorously upholding all regulatory standards related to hiring practices. This role will be the operational and strategic owner of the talent acquisition function in the region. What you’ll do 1. Strategic Talent Acquisition Partnership * Business Translation: Partner closely with the UK Leadership, US Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partners of UK Card, Velocity Black, and Discover to forecast talent needs, understand market dynamics, and proactively design and implement tailored recruitment programs that directly support and accelerate business outcomes. * Workforce Planning & Pipeline: Lead the functional execution of strategic workforce planning for talent acquisition. Anticipate and address future skills gaps, particularly in critical UK segment roles (e.g., analytics, fraud, software engineering) by developing deep, sustained talent pipelines. * Recruitment Efficiency & Investment: Own and optimise all key talent acquisition metrics (cost-per-hire, time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, candidate experience). Manage the TA function's investment and budget based on projected business impact and ROI. 2. Talent Acquisition Excellence * End-to-End Ownership: Own and drive the complete talent acquisition lifecycle for the UK business segments. Drive a unified strategy that seamlessly links sourcing, screening, hiring, and onboarding processes. * Operational Excellence: Oversee the Talent Acquisition team to ensure a hiring pipeline focused on securing top-tier talent. Implement best-in-class recruitment technologies and processes to maximize recruiter productivity and effectiveness. * Brand & Sourcing Strategy: Iterate on and execute a compelling employer branding strategy for the region. Lead advanced sourcing strategies to attract passive and diverse candidates for high-demand roles. * Talent Integration: Partner with HR Business Partners and Leadership Development teams to ensure newly hired talent is effectively integrated and set up for success and long-term retention. 3. Operational Integrity and Governance * Compliance and Risk: Serve as the functional expert for all UK statutory, regulatory, and legislative requirements related to hiring and selection practices. Own and mitigate compliance risks within the talent acquisition process. * HR Shared Services Alignment: Collaborate closely with UK HR Shared Services to ensure seamless and efficient delivery of TA operational tasks, including data integrity, reporting, and offer management. * Policy & Standards: Establish and maintain robust TA policies and controls that meet the highest standards of corporate governance and ensure a fair, consistent, and equitable hiring process. What we're looking for * Senior Talent Acquisition Leadership: Progressive talent acquisition experience operating as a functional Head or Director of Talent Acquisition in a complex, international, and regulated industry (e.g., Financial Services). * Functional Mastery & Commercial Acumen: Deep, proven expertise in all facets of the Talent Acquisition function (sourcing, operations, employer branding, analytics). Demonstrated ability to articulate recruitment strategy in financial and business terms (e.g., quantifying the impact of TA on business goals). * Enterprise Navigation: Strong ability to navigate and influence enterprise HR functions and global decision-making processes, ensuring the TA strategy is aligned with the parent organisation. * International Regulatory Expertise: Proven expertise in navigating multi-jurisdictional employment law and compliance specifically as it relates to recruitment, selection, and hiring within the UK and Europe. * Data-Driven Influence: Strong capability in using workforce and TA analytics to diagnose pipeline issues, predict future needs, and drive functional and executive decision-making. Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position and can be based in our Nottingham or London offices. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We’re big on collaboration and connection, so you’ll be based in our Nottingham or London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What’s in it for you * Bring us all this - and you’ll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation * We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) * Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance – with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave * Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café. What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it’s about what you do, not just what you say. That’s why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: * REACH – Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies * OutFront – to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates * Mind Your Mind – signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all * Women in Tech – promoting an inclusive environment in tech * EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.

We are working with a leading contractor/developer operating across the Midlands area to onboard a Commercial Manager to support the Director. Ideally you will offer 5+ years management experience and will also be able to demonstrate strong contractual knowledge, taking responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of a sizeable team. Key Responsibilities: • Regional Financial Oversight: Directing monthly CVRs, cash flow forecasting, and "Cost to Complete" reporting to protect regional P&L and gross margins., • Multi-Tenure Commercial Strategy: Managing the unique financial complexities of mixed-tenure schemes, including open-market sales and affordable housing contracts., • Leadership & Mentorship: Providing day-to-day management and professional development for a sizeable team of Quantity Surveyors and Buyers., • Partnership Management: Acting as the commercial lead for local authorities and housing associations, ensuring transparency in open-book accounting., • Contractual Excellence: Taking full accountability for the administration and negotiation of JCT and NEC contracts across the Midlands portfolio., • Strategic Procurement: Overseeing the regional supply chain to secure long-term value, quality, and sub-contractor engagement., • Value Engineering: Driving cost-efficiency by collaborating with Technical and Land teams during pre-commencement and throughout the build lifecycle., • Risk Mitigation: Identifying and managing commercial risks, including material inflation and sub-contractor insolvency, to safeguard project delivery. Ref: 4335SJ

A large national construction group is recruiting for a Finance Director. Your new company An internationally owned group is recruiting for a Finance Director for one of their key business units. Your new role Supporting the Managing Director, this autonomous role will lead a small finance team in the full financial planning, analysis, control and reporting for the business. This role will also have strategic and commercial input and will directly impact the financial performance of the region. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will need to be a qualified and experienced Finance Director with relevant housebuilding or related experience. This is a tough operating environment with a relatively inexperienced board, and therefore you will need resilience, gravitas and strong people skills. What you'll get in return This role is an office-based role near the NEC and comes with an excellent bonus, car allowance and a comprehensive benefits package. 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. 4674200

Associate or Senior Associate MEP Surveyor: Birmingham: £65,000 to £80,000 + Car Allowance Your new company We are working on behalf of a leading global construction and property consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, client-focused services. With a significant presence across the UK and Europe, this organisation is known for its work in the Government, Healthcare, and Facilities Management (FM) sectors. Their projects typically range up to £5 million in value and are delivered with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and long-term value.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that values leadership, collaboration, and professional development.Your new role As an Associate or Senior Associate MEP Surveyor, you will take a leadership role within the Central UK region, reporting from the Birmingham office. You’ll be responsible for managing a portfolio of MEP projects, leading a team of surveyors, and acting as a key point of contact for clients.Your responsibilities will include: • Delivering MEP cost consultancy services across a range of public sector and FM projects., • Managing client relationships and ensuring high levels of satisfaction., • Overseeing project finances and ensuring commercial success., • Leading and mentoring junior team members., • Proven experience as an MEP Surveyor or in a similar surveying role with a strong M&E focus., • A track record of delivering projects in the Government, Healthcare, or FM sectors., • Strong commercial and financial management skills., • Excellent communication and leadership abilities., • A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the Central region.For Senior Associate level, Chartered status (MRICS or equivalent) is essential.What you'll get in return, • A competitive salary between £65,000 - £80,000, depending on experience., • Car allowance and hybrid working options., • A clear progression pathway to Director level., • The opportunity to work on meaningful, high-impact projects., • A supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking team environment.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. 4725998

Interim Head of Commercial Finance for a large FMCG business Your new company A large, commercially driven organisation undergoing a period of strategic change. The business is investing heavily in strengthening its financial leadership and commercial capability, creating the need for an interim to provide stability, insight, and high-impact decision support. You’ll be joining a leadership team that values pace, clarity, and a pragmatic approach to driving performance. Your new role You will act as a key partner to the CFO, CEO, and senior commercial leaders. Your remit will include sharpening financial insight, improving forecasting accuracy, strengthening pricing and margin analysis, and ensuring the business has the commercial intelligence needed to make confident, data-led decisions. You’ll embed improved processes, and provide hands-on support during budgeting, trading cycles, and strategic planning. This is a role for someone who can balance strategic thinking with operational delivery in a fast-moving environment. What you'll need to succeed A proven track record in senior commercial finance leadership, ideally at Head of Commercial Finance or Finance Director level. Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to challenge constructively and influence senior stakeholders. Experience operating in a dynamic, change-oriented environment where pace and clarity are essential. Excellent analytical capability, with a focus on driving margin improvement, pricing strategy, and commercial performance. The confidence and adaptability expected of an interim, able to hit the ground running, build credibility quickly, and deliver impact from day one. Experience from an FMCG or retail background could be advantageous. What you'll get in return A competitive day rate, hybrid working and the opportunity to work in a high-performing finance team. 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. 4774624

Finance Manager | Permanent Opportunity |5 Days on-site | Wednesbury| Up to £60K Your new company The business is a well-established UK organisation operating within an asset-intensive environment, structured across a small group of interrelated entities. It combines a stable core operation with a larger UK trading business and associated property and holding companies, creating a financial landscape that is interesting, varied, and commercially focused. With an emphasis on collaboration, continuous improvement, and recent investment in systems and processes, it is an organisation we are genuinely excited to be working with as they continue to strengthen their finance capability and support future growth. Your new role We’re recruiting a hands-on Finance Manager to join a growing, asset-intensive UK business at an exciting point of development. This is a broad, high-visibility role working directly with the Managing Director, with significant exposure to group finance and senior stakeholders.Following a recent ERP implementation, the successful candidate will act as the Nominal Ledger super user, helping the business embed best practice and maximise value from the system.This role offers genuine scope, autonomy, and progression for an accountant who enjoys ownership, complexity, and working close to decision-makers. This is a high-profile role offering the opportunity to work closely with the Managing Director and Group Finance, providing strong visibility and influence across the business. With a newly implemented ERP system in place, the role gives real scope to shape, improve, and embed finance processes. It offers a broad and varied remit with genuine ownership, making it ideal for someone who enjoys being hands-on while contributing strategically. The position also provides the chance to develop leadership capability and build experience within a growing group structure, with excellent exposure to senior stakeholders and complex financial activity. What you'll need to succeed Essential: • Qualified or finalist accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent experience, • Strong background in management accounting and balance sheet control, • Experience working across multiple entities, • Confident working at pace in a hands-on role, • Strong Excel skills and ERP experienceDesirable:, • Experience in asset-intensive, hire, logistics, or fleet-based businesses, • Exposure to group reporting and intercompany structures, • Experience mentoring or supervising junior finance staffWhat you'll get in return, • 25 days holiday plus bank holiday, • Bonus Scheme 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. 4785584

Interim Management Accountant for a 3-6 month assignment based in Birmingham Your new company Management Accountant - Multi-Academy Trust - 15+ SchoolsLocation: Flexible across Trust sites (with hybrid working options) Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Reporting to: Finance Director / Chief Finance Officer About the TrustOur Multi-Academy Trust consists of 19 schools across the region, serving diverse communities and committed to delivering exceptional educational outcomes. We are in a phase of continued growth and transformation, with a focus on robust financial stewardship, transparent reporting, and strategic investment to support school improvement.Role PurposeThe Management Accountant will play a pivotal role in supporting the financial sustainability of the Trust. You will provide high-quality financial reporting, insightful analysis, and expert advice to senior leaders and Principals to support effective decision-making across the 15+-school estate. This position is central to ensuring the Trust meets its statutory, regulatory, and strategic financial obligations. Work History Financial Reporting & Analysis • Prepare timely monthly management accounts for the Trust and individual schools, including variance analysis and commentary., • Produce consolidated Trust-level financial reports and Board packs., • Monitor and analyse key financial performance indicators, identifying risks, trends, and opportunities., • Support year-end processes, including audit preparation and liaison with external auditors.Budgeting & Forecasting, • Lead on the annual budget cycle for allocated schools, working closely with principals, school Business Managers, and central finance staff., • Produce in-year financial forecasts, cash-flow projections, and scenario modelling., • Provide challenge and strategic insight to ensure budgets are realistic, achievable, and aligned with Trust priorities.Business Partnering, • Act as a trusted adviser to school and trust leadership, providing clear, data-driven financial guidance., • Build strong relationships with Headteachers, budget holders, and operational teams., • Present financial information in an accessible format to non-finance colleagues., • Ensure adherence to the Academy Trust Handbook, ESFA guidance, and relevant statutory obligations., • Support internal audit actions and continuous process improvement., • Maintain robust financial controls and ensure financial information is accurate, complete, and compliant.Systems & Process Improvement, • Contribute to the effective use and development of the Trust’s finance systems (e.g. PS Financials / IRIS / Access / other MAT systems)., • Streamline reporting processes to enhance efficiency and reliability., • Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent)., • Strong experience in management accounting within a complex, multi-site organisation., • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills., • Advanced Excel skills and experience working with financial systems., • Ability to interpret financial information for non-finance colleagues., • Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organisational skills., • Experience working within the education sector, public sector, or charities., • Knowledge of the Academy Trust Handbook and ESFA regulatory environment., • Experience producing consolidated accounts or working within a centralised finance function.Personal Attributes, • Proactive, solutions-focused, and commercially astute., • A collaborative team player with a professional approach., • Committed to the Trust’s values, educational mission, and public-sector ethos., • A supportive, values-driven Trust environment., • Professional development and study support where relevant., • Opportunities for career progression within a growing MAT.

WM5G – Project Manager Job Description – Project Manager Reports to – Director – Adoption Function – Project Management and Delivery Support Location – Office-based in Birmingham (hybrid working) Purpose To manage project delivery to time, cost and quality, utilising and managing the appropriate resources, over the project lifecycle in line with strategic business objectives /priorities / plan. The role will support WM5G’s portfolio of publicly funded programmes, flexing across projects as new funding and delivery opportunities are secured, and ensuring full compliance with governance and assurance requirements. Accountabilities • Provide project management support to allocated projects, • Ensure project management best practice is identified and utilised through project delivery, • Manage the delivery of allocated projects such that they are delivered in accordance with specified requirements defined within the approved project control documents and/or funding requirements, • Carry out monitoring and control activities to track the progress of the project/s, • Provide regular progress and management reporting, • Identify and manage risks to ensure delivery is on time and to the required standard, • Implement any necessary changes throughout the process, • Manage the approved project budget and forecast and monitor the budget throughout the project lifecycle, • Ensure delivery of the project through partnership working and best practice, ensuring that commitments are met and that expectations are exceeded, • Prepare regular project documentation in timely, accurate and cohesive manner, providing visibility to senior management of project progress, • Ensure the provision of timely, accurate and cohesive input to the required internal and external project/programme monitoring processes as appropriate Additional responsibilities · Ensure compliance with funder assurance, monitoring and audit requirements (e.g. DSIT, UKRI, Innovate UK or local authority frameworks) • Maintain project artefacts including delivery plans, risk and issue logs, dependency logs, benefits tracking and change control documentation, • Support benefits realisation and impact reporting, ensuring outputs and outcomes are evidenced and tracked, • Coordinate delivery across consortium partners, suppliers and subcontractors, managing dependencies and risks, • Escalate issues and risks through agreed governance routes and support corrective action where delivery is at risk Ways of Working • Operate in line with WM5G’s Project Management Office (PMO) standards and tools, • Maintain an evidence-led, audit-ready approach to delivery, • Work collaboratively across technical, policy, commercial and public sector contexts Person Specification Essential Experience & Skills • Proven experience managing complex projects, ideally in multi-partner or consortium environments, • Strong understanding of project governance, risk management and change control, • Experience managing project budgets, forecasts and financial reporting, • Experience delivering projects in publicly funded, regulated or assurance-led environments, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate and timely reports, • Ability to manage multiple workstreams and competing priorities, • Strong stakeholder management skills, including working with external partners and delivery organisations, • High attention to detail and a structured, methodical approach to delivery Desirable Experience & Skills • Experience working with or reporting to government departments, local authorities or arm’s-length bodies, • Familiarity with DSIT / UKRI / Innovate UK or similar funding and monitoring frameworks, • Experience supporting benefits realisation or impact evaluation, • Experience working within or alongside a formal PMO function, • Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, APM, MSP or equivalent) Personal Attributes • Highly organised and outcome-focused, • Comfortable operating in fast-moving, ambiguous delivery environments, • Collaborative and confident working across disciplines and sectors, • Proactive, with the confidence to challenge and escalate where required, • Strong commitment to quality, compliance and continuous improvement

Director – Accounting Advisory Directors at CFGI will work closely with ‘C-level’ management of FTSE 100, mid-cap and start-up companies. CFGI Directors lead project teams and interact with clients and their Big 4 auditors on all aspects of engagements, including report writing, developing and managing clients relationships, and business development. Take ownership of your career at CFGI: · Gain exposure to a wide range of industries and/or projects. · Make a true business impact with your clients. · Own projects from start to finish. · Experience client interaction and thrive in a client-facing role. · Be consistently challenged and learn through a collegial environment created from top tier experts hired within the firm. · Enjoy the flexibility of office/remote/client site work locations (engagement specific). · Create your own path. · Enjoy what you do! What you might expect: · Interact with clients’ executive team and auditors, serving as a subject matter expert, leading clients through complex accounting issues and driving conclusions. · Lead client engagement and own client delivery on operational due diligence for complex transactions (i.e. – IPO’s, acquisitions and divestitures, stock offerings and debt raises). · Drive client deliverables of financial and regulatory information in accordance with regulatory requirements. · Serve as a subject matter expert on projects related to new accounting standards. · Lead process improvement projects and implementation of changes. · Mentor senior managers, managers, and consultants, acting as a moral and ethical role model, fostering engagement team professional growth, and providing constructive and actionable feedback. · Lead firm initiatives and identify areas for improvements. · Play an active role in the firm’s recruiting efforts, client relationship building, and business development efforts. Who you are: · An undergraduate degree in Accounting – ACA, ACCA, CPA and/or MBA combined with solid accounting experience will be considered in lieu of a degree in accounting. · 12+ years of experience in public accounting and/or industry accounting and/or finance. · Outstanding interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with an ability to assimilate easily into teams. · Strong technical skills and a working knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP and US GAAP. · Proactive in identifying client needs and effective in building a strong relationship with clients. · Highly organized and focused and demonstrates the ability to set overall engagement expectations and direction. · Effective analytical and critical thinking abilities. · Entrepreneurial nature, self-motivated, ethical, and dependable. · High energy with commitment to quality client service, focusing on ensuring positive resolutions to conflicts. · Consistently seek opportunities to enhance your skills by attending higher-level training, develop firm training materials and enhance overall firm knowledge base. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

McDermotts is a nationwide civil engineering and groundworks business based in Birmingham, who are successfully expanding their Principal Contracting portfolio, with aspirations to go further. We're a family founded business that still operates with the customer focus and values we started with. Construction is our passion, and we believe that the industry can provide rich and rewarding experiences. When you engage with McDermotts, you are not just joining a team, you become part of our family. Our culture is built around supporting each other and working together to achieve success. McDermotts is an equal opportunities employer, and we value diversity. Role & Responsibilities: • Manage the transport team in the allocation and prioritising of workload to increase efficiency, • Effective and regular liaising with all other relevant departments to ensure efficiency across our projects;, • Ensure vehicle fleet is managed effectively i.e. vehicle compliance and vehicle servicing checks etc. and where necessary escalating any identified issues and recommending resolution at Director level, • Assist the admin team in order for them to maintain records and systems to ensure that the vehicle/s are not overloaded, • Ensuring that our vehicles are maintained properly, including the inspection of vehicles at the appropriate time and implementing actions to remedy any defects found, • Motivate the team to understand of all legislative requirements is communicated across the team, • Ensure that all authorised vehicles will be kept at the authorised operating centre(s) when not in use, • Notifying the relevant traffic commissioner of any changes to licence(s) or drivers etc. that are necessary, • Actively develop the Transport team in increasing engagement, communication and people development, • Manage and collate necessary information and documentation to apply for (and maintain) FORS accreditation., • In order to be successful in this role you must have:, • At least two years’ experience in a similar logistics role, • Experience of FORS accreditation and going through this audit process, • Experience of managing HGV fleet, • Experience in Construction Logistics, • Experience working with Tipper / plant movement, • Experience of managing an operators licence, • Ideally some experience in the construction materials sector, • Working knowledge of health and safety legislation relevant to the workplace, • Strong computer skills – including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook as a minimum, • The ability to follow and provide clear instructions, • Transport Manager CPC National Qualification., • Be proactive in getting to understand the wider business objectives, and in line with this, look for and contribute ideas to increase efficiency and improve service, • Proactively contribute to the long-term resource planning of the Transport Department with regard to assets and people resource (recruitment), • Proactively seek to understand the financial performance of the operation and take ownership for addressing inefficiencies which impact on the departments P&L, • Communicate with confidence to a wide range of stakeholders and be capable of working within a team as well as individually, • Take the lead in resolving unforeseen problems as they arise ensuring appropriate resolution of these to utilise the learning to plan for future similar scenarios Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: • Company pension, • Employee discount, • Free parking, • Health & wellbeing programme, • On-site parking, • Store discount Schedule: • Day shift, • Monday to Friday Experience: • Microsoft Office: 5 years (required), • Working with Plant: 5 years (required), • Construction: 3 years (required) Licence/Certification: • Transport Manager CPC (required), • HGV Licence (preferred) Location: • Birmingham (required) Work Location: In person

Role: Account Development Manager Location: Midlands North and Later Living Salary: A competitive salary, car allowance and benefits package, inclusive of bonus Contract: Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday – 9am to 5pm (35 hours per week) Why FirstPort? FirstPort, are on an ambitious journey to redefine excellence in UK residential property management. We are committed to elevating and resetting industry standards to be the most trusted and professional residential property management company. By joining us as an Account Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in achieving our vision: · Impactful Work: You will directly support FirstPort’s mission to elevate industry standards and provide an exceptional service to our customers. · Professional Growth: With access to accredited training and development programmes, you will be empowered to reach your potential. · Supportive Environment: We foster a culture where collaboration and innovation thrive, ensuring you feel valued and supported every step of the way. · A Future of Opportunity: Be part of a forward-thinking organisation that is shaping the future of residential property management in the UK. At the core of everything we do are our leadership principles: · Collaborative: We work together, combining expertise to deliver outstanding outcomes for our customers · Consistent: We deliver dependable results, building trust with customers and colleagues. · Simple: We simplify the complex, ensuring our financial processes are straightforward and understood. · Clear: We communicate with clarity, making information accessible and transparent to all stakeholders. Your Role, Your Impact As a key member of the Regional Growth Team, you will be the primary link between the company and our most valued clients, including national developers, RMCs, and Freeholders. Your aim is to ensure they remain long-term partners who view us as their management partner of choice. You will proactively nurture these relationships, identify opportunities for organic growth, and ensure our service delivery consistently exceeds expectations. Key Responsibilities: • Develop deep, trust-based relationships with new and existing clients to drive sustainable business growth, ensuring clients feel heard, valued, and confident in our management capabilities., • Adopt a "client-first" mindset by initiating regular, meaningful touchpoints with Developers and RMC Directors, conducting regular face to face reviews to ensure high satisfaction levels., • Proactively utilise client feedback to identify pain points early, turning potential service issues into opportunities for growth and process improvement., • Take full responsibility for all incoming new leads, driving the follow-up process and nurturing every enquiry to ensure a high-quality client experience from the outset., • Critically analyse developer documents and site plans to extract key requirements, ensuring our management proposals are accurate and commercially viable., • Lead the end-to-end tender submission process, collaborating with operational and regional teams to coordinate and deliver persuasive, tailored proposals that align with client requirements and meet all critical deadlines., • Take the lead in presenting proposals to prospective clients, delivering confident and tailored pitches that clearly articulate our value and expertise., • Take ownership of the CRM database, ensuring all client information and lead activity is maintained with total accuracy to provide real-time, high-quality reporting on portfolio health and growth trends., • Assist in ongoing market and competitor research to inform strategy and identify emerging opportunities., • Represent the business at key industry events, networking forums and conferences., • Support the Commercial Director in delivering regional strategies, ensuring all account activity aligns with wider business objectives. Required Skills & Qualifications: • Proven experience in an account management role within residential property management., • Strong understanding of the residential property sector, including market trends, customer needs and commercial drivers., • Demonstrable knowledge of RMCs, RTMs and developer requirements., • Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels., • Strong relationship-building skills with a client-focused approach., • Strategic mindset with strong commercial awareness and analytical capability., • Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems., • TPI Level 2 qualification or above (preferred but not essential)., • Proven track record of retaining high-value accounts and delivering sustainable organic growth within existing client portfolios What’s in it for you? Our customers deserve the best and the same applies to our people. We will provide you with the technology, training and support that you need to do your job well. We offer competitive salaries and a range of benefit packages depending on the grade of your role, such as private medical insurance, pension contributions and life assurance. In addition, we also offer a range of exclusive discounts on extra benefits to help you, and your family make the most of your money, safeguard your future and look after your health, including discounted gym membership for all colleagues. Diversity We’re committed to promoting diversity at FirstPort and recruit on merit. We will ensure we make any adjustments that we can to support both through the recruitment and on-boarding process. Ready to make a difference? If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference we’d love to hear from you! All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions, and documented evidence of eligibility will be required. Join us at FirstPort, where we not only manage properties but strive to lead and transform the industry. Together, we can make a difference – for our customers, our colleagues, and the future of residential property management in the UK. Elevate your career. Reset the standard. Join FirstPort.

Role Nigel James Associates is excited to partner with a top national wealth manager to secure an experienced Director, Financial Planner for their Birmingham office. Due to succession planning they are looking for someone to take over some existing HNW clients, alongside working closely with the Investment Managers and external stakeholders to continue to grow your portfolio. We are seeking a motivated Financial Planner who is looking to work for one of the top brands in the industry and enjoys providing advice to HNW clients as well as networking to build business. Requirement This role requires a proactive approach to driving growth while delivering exceptional service to clients. You will be Level 4 qualified, with a preference for those who are Chartered or actively pursuing Chartered status. Experience working with HNW clients and offering comprehensive, holistic financial planning is essential. If you worked within a particular client niche such as entrepreneurs/business owners, this would be advantageous but not essential. Our client values professionalism, strong people skills, and a genuine commitment to fostering long-term, meaningful relationships. Why join? Our client is known for recognising and rewarding exceptional talent and dedication. They offer a flexible hybrid working model, appreciating the seniority of the role while prioritising work-life balance to help their employees thrive. The team environment is highly supportive, offering a strong foundation for your success. This is a senior role in the business and therefore the compensation on offer is reflective of this; £six figure basic salary plus bonuses based on overall performance and overall client revenue, plus corporate benefits on top. What next? This is a brilliant opportunity to work for one of the country's leading companies within the industry that are highly progressive providing extensive career scope who award people on their effort and success. If you are an experienced Financial Planner who enjoys providing advice to HNW clients and continuously forging relationships with top professionals, then please do apply or contact us to find out more.

Job title: Head of Service – Parks & Visitor Services Grade/Salary: Band Hay 1 (circa £80,000) Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Hours: 37 hours Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid) Information Pack: Job Descriptions | We Are Sandwell Closing Date: 11/05/2026 Sandwell Council’s Environment & Public Protection Division is seeking a Head of Service – Parks & Visitor Services to join its established team. As Head of Service, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for designated service areas, ensuring delivery aligns with the Council Plan and wider corporate priorities. You will lead service planning, performance improvement and transformation, manage significant budgets, and provide high‑level professional advice to senior officers, Cabinet Members and elected members. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will contribute to corporate strategy, lead cross‑council initiatives, and deputise for the Service Director as required to ensure effective, efficient and customer‑focused service delivery. In this role you will: • Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Council’s parks and visitor services, delivering high‑quality, inclusive and customer‑focused experiences for residents and visitors., • Maximise the use, enjoyment and accessibility of parks and attractions, ensuring they are valued community assets that balance public enjoyment with environmental sustainability., • Drive commercial performance and financial sustainability across the service, including catering, retail, attractions and concessions., • Lead the development and delivery of engaging events programmes that attract residents to parks and open spaces and support the Council’s wider civic and corporate priorities., • Ensure the highest standards of operational management, securing and maintaining external accreditations and recognition such as Green Flag and Visit England where possible., • Lead the procurement, commissioning and management of external operators and concession contracts where these deliver best value., • Work with senior colleagues to deliver capital investment and improvement projects in parks and open spaces, ensuring delivery to time, cost and quality., • Promote and maintain the highest standards of animal welfare across the Council’s open spaces and visitor attractions., • Provide high‑level, evidence‑based professional advice to the Council, Cabinet Members and senior leaders, including the preparation and presentation of reports., • Lead, motivate and develop managers and teams through effective performance management, creating a culture of accountability, inclusion and high performance., • Ensure robust financial management, with clear accountability for budgets, resources, risks, outcomes and performance targets., • Represent the Council externally, building effective partnerships, contributing regionally and nationally, and enhancing the Council’s reputation., • Champion health, safety, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, consistently modelling the highest standards of public service leadership. Attributes that you would bring to the role: • Proven senior leadership experience within a complex, customer‑facing service, ideally within a public sector or similarly accountable environment., • The ability to successfully balance commercial opportunity, community value and environmental responsibility., • Demonstrable experience of service transformation, continuous improvement and delivering change at scale., • Strong financial and commercial acumen, with experience of budget management, commissioning and value‑for‑money decision‑making., • Credibility and confidence to advise senior officers and Elected Members on complex or sensitive issues., • Excellent stakeholder management and partnership‑working skills, with experience of influencing across organisational boundaries., • A strong people‑focused leadership style, with a track record of engaging, developing and empowering managers and teams., • A clear commitment to high standards of governance, health and safety, animal welfare and legislative compliance., • Professional integrity, resilience and sound judgement, reflecting the highest standards expected of public office holders., • A commitment to the Council’s values, the ‘One Team’ culture and being a visible champion of change and continuous service improvement. Why Sandwell Council? At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. To find out more, please visit our careers page: We Are Sandwell – We Are Sandwell Please submit a CV and supporting statement to Sukhy Lall on Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at . If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV. If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact

Job title: Head of Service – Public Realm Grade/Salary: Band Hay 1 (circa £80,000) Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Hours: 37 hours Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid) Information Pack: Job Descriptions | We Are Sandwell Closing Date: 11/05/2026 Sandwell Council’s Environment & Public Protection Division is seeking a Head of Service – Public Realm to join its established team. As Head of Service, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for designated service areas, ensuring delivery aligns with the Council Plan and wider corporate priorities. You will lead service planning, performance improvement and transformation, manage significant budgets, and provide high‑level professional advice to senior officers, Cabinet Members and elected members. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will contribute to corporate strategy, lead cross‑council initiatives, and deputise for the Service Director as required to ensure effective, efficient and customer‑focused service delivery. In this role you will: • Provide high‑level professional advice to the Council, Cabinet Members and senior leaders on public realm, grounds maintenance and countryside services, preparing and presenting clear, evidence‑based reports., • Lead the development and maintenance of the Council’s public realm, maximising resident enjoyment and utility while minimising antisocial behaviour., • Deliver a consistent, reliable and cost‑effective grounds maintenance service, ensuring agreed and published standards across public realm, open and green spaces., • Ensure the high‑quality maintenance of parks and open spaces, supporting safe, welcoming and attractive environments for residents and visitors., • Lead the management and development of the Council’s countryside services, including responsibility for waterbodies and natural assets., • Ensure effective integration between the Council’s internal grounds maintenance services and the Integrated Waste and Street Cleansing Contract, maintaining high standards of street cleanliness., • Ensure the Council’s tree stock is managed effectively, balancing public safety, environmental sustainability and long‑term asset health., • Maintain the visual presentation of the borough through the prompt clearance of fly‑tipping, working closely with Public Protection colleagues to reduce incidents through improved enforcement., • Manage external commissions for assigned services, including those delivered with Housing colleagues, ensuring services meet agreed standards and are fully recharged., • Act as the Council’s professional lead on greening and rewilding, identifying, delivering and communicating opportunities that support biodiversity and climate ambitions., • Work with senior colleagues to deliver capital improvement projects in parks and open spaces, ensuring projects are delivered robustly to time, cost and quality., • Promote and maintain the highest standards of animal welfare across the Council’s open spaces and visitor attractions., • Lead and support managers through effective performance management, adopting a high‑support / high‑challenge approach that drives accountability and improvement., • Ensure robust financial and resource management, delivering agreed outcomes and performance targets on time and within budget., • Represent the Council externally, strengthening partnerships, sharing best practice and enhancing the Council’s reputation regionally and nationally., • Champion health, safety, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, modelling the highest standards of public service leadership at all times. Attributes that you would bring to the role: • Senior leadership experience within public realm, grounds maintenance, environmental services or open‑space management in a complex operational environment., • A strong understanding of public realm operations, asset management and the delivery of services that balance community use, safety and environmental sustainability., • Proven experience of managing outsourced and commissioned services, including contract performance, integration and value‑for‑money delivery., • Knowledge of tree management, countryside services or green infrastructure, with a commitment to biodiversity, greening and rewilding agendas., • Experience of delivering capital projects and service improvements within tight governance, budget and performance frameworks., • Confidence and credibility in advising elected members and senior leaders on operational, financial and reputational issues., • Strong financial and performance‑management capability, with experience of managing budgets, resources and outcomes., • A collaborative leadership style, with experience of working across services and with partner organisations to deliver shared outcomes., • A people‑focused approach, with a proven track record of engaging, developing and motivating managers and teams., • High levels of professional integrity, resilience and judgement, reflecting the standards expected of senior public office holders., • A clear commitment to the Council’s values, the ‘One Team’ culture and being a visible champion for change and continuous improvement. Why Sandwell Council? At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. To find out more, please visit our careers page: We Are Sandwell – We Are Sandwell Please submit a CV and supporting statement to Sukhy Lall on Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at . If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV. If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact

Job title: Head of Service – Community Safety Grade/Salary: Band Hay 1 (circa £80,000) Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Hours: 37 hours Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid) Information Pack: Job Descriptions | We Are Sandwell Closing Date: 11/05/2026 Sandwell Council’s Environment & Public Protection Division is seeking a Head of Service – Community Safety to join its established team. As Head of Service, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for designated service areas, ensuring delivery aligns with the Council Plan and wider corporate priorities. You will lead service planning, performance improvement and transformation, manage significant budgets, and provide high‑level professional advice to senior officers, Cabinet Members and elected members. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will contribute to corporate strategy, lead cross‑council initiatives, and deputise for the Service Director as required to ensure effective, efficient and customer‑focused service delivery. In this role you will: • Provide high‑level professional advice to the Council, Cabinet Members and senior leaders on community safety, resilience and public protection, preparing and presenting clear, evidence‑based reports., • Act as the Council’s lead officer for the statutory Community Safety Partnership, coordinating effective multi‑agency working with key partners including West Midlands Police, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, and the Violence Reduction Partnership., • Lead the Council’s response to antisocial behaviour, ensuring effective operational delivery and joined‑up planning with partner agencies., • Manage the effective deployment of the Borough Patrolling Service, supporting public protection and community safety across the borough, including enforcement activity relating to untaxed and abandoned vehicles., • Develop and deliver a range of community safety initiatives that raise awareness, strengthen prevention and support safer communities., • Lead the development and delivery of the Safer Sandwell Partnership Community Safety Strategy, addressing key areas including antisocial behaviour, hate crime, modern slavery and exploitation, extremism, domestic abuse and sexual violence, and serious violence., • Manage the Council’s CCTV and Concierge services, working closely with Housing and enforcement colleagues to support community safety outcomes., • Ensure delivery of a comprehensive emergency planning and resilience function, including training, exercising and on‑call arrangements, enabling the Council to meet its duties as a Category 1 responder under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004., • Discharge the Council’s statutory Prevent duty, ensuring compliance with Home Office requirements and best practice., • Provide expert advice on new and emerging community safety and public protection legislation and policy., • Lead and support managers through effective performance management, adopting a high‑support / high‑challenge approach that drives accountability and improvement., • Ensure robust financial and resource management, delivering agreed outcomes and performance targets on time and within budget., • Represent the Council externally, building strong partnerships and enhancing the Council’s profile regionally and nationally., • Champion health, safety, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, consistently modelling the highest standards of professionalism and public service leadership. Attributes that you would bring to the role: • Senior leadership experience within community safety, public protection, emergency planning or a similarly complex, partnership‑driven environment., • A strong understanding of community safety legislation and policy, including antisocial behaviour, Prevent, serious violence and safeguarding‑related agendas., • Proven ability to lead and coordinate multi‑agency partnerships and statutory boards, influencing effectively across organisational boundaries., • Experience of developing and delivering strategic plans and initiatives that improve community outcomes and reduce risk., • Confidence and credibility in advising elected members and senior leaders on complex, sensitive and high‑profile issues., • Strong operational leadership capability, including oversight of enforcement, CCTV, emergency planning or response‑based services., • Sound financial and performance management skills, with experience of delivering outcomes within agreed budgets and governance frameworks., • A people‑centred leadership style, with a track record of engaging, motivating and developing managers and teams., • High levels of integrity, resilience and sound judgement, reflecting the standards expected of senior public office holders., • A clear commitment to the Council’s values, the ‘One Team’ culture and being a visible champion for change, collaboration and continuous improvement. Why Sandwell Council? At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. To find out more, please visit our careers page: We Are Sandwell – We Are Sandwell Please submit a CV and supporting statement to Sukhy Lall on Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at . If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV. If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact

Job title: Head of Service – Community Safety Grade/Salary: Band Hay 1 (circa £80,000) Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Hours: 37 hours Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid) Information Pack: ___ Closing Date: 11/05/2026 Sandwell Council’s Environment & Public Protection Division is seeking a Head of Service – Community Safety to join its established team. As Head of Service, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for designated service areas, ensuring delivery aligns with the Council Plan and wider corporate priorities. You will lead service planning, performance improvement and transformation, manage significant budgets, and provide high‑level professional advice to senior officers, Cabinet Members and elected members. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will contribute to corporate strategy, lead cross‑council initiatives, and deputise for the Service Director as required to ensure effective, efficient and customer‑focused service delivery. In this role you will: • Provide high‑level professional advice to the Council, Cabinet Members and senior leaders on community safety, resilience and public protection, preparing and presenting clear, evidence‑based reports., • Act as the Council’s lead officer for the statutory Community Safety Partnership, coordinating effective multi‑agency working with key partners including West Midlands Police, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, and the Violence Reduction Partnership., • Lead the Council’s response to antisocial behaviour, ensuring effective operational delivery and joined‑up planning with partner agencies., • Manage the effective deployment of the Borough Patrolling Service, supporting public protection and community safety across the borough, including enforcement activity relating to untaxed and abandoned vehicles., • Develop and deliver a range of community safety initiatives that raise awareness, strengthen prevention and support safer communities., • Lead the development and delivery of the Safer Sandwell Partnership Community Safety Strategy, addressing key areas including antisocial behaviour, hate crime, modern slavery and exploitation, extremism, domestic abuse and sexual violence, and serious violence., • Manage the Council’s CCTV and Concierge services, working closely with Housing and enforcement colleagues to support community safety outcomes., • Ensure delivery of a comprehensive emergency planning and resilience function, including training, exercising and on‑call arrangements, enabling the Council to meet its duties as a Category 1 responder under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004., • Discharge the Council’s statutory Prevent duty, ensuring compliance with Home Office requirements and best practice., • Provide expert advice on new and emerging community safety and public protection legislation and policy., • Lead and support managers through effective performance management, adopting a high‑support / high‑challenge approach that drives accountability and improvement., • Ensure robust financial and resource management, delivering agreed outcomes and performance targets on time and within budget., • Represent the Council externally, building strong partnerships and enhancing the Council’s profile regionally and nationally., • Champion health, safety, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, consistently modelling the highest standards of professionalism and public service leadership. Attributes that you would bring to the role: • Senior leadership experience within community safety, public protection, emergency planning or a similarly complex, partnership‑driven environment., • A strong understanding of community safety legislation and policy, including antisocial behaviour, Prevent, serious violence and safeguarding‑related agendas., • Proven ability to lead and coordinate multi‑agency partnerships and statutory boards, influencing effectively across organisational boundaries., • Experience of developing and delivering strategic plans and initiatives that improve community outcomes and reduce risk., • Confidence and credibility in advising elected members and senior leaders on complex, sensitive and high‑profile issues., • Strong operational leadership capability, including oversight of enforcement, CCTV, emergency planning or response‑based services., • Sound financial and performance management skills, with experience of delivering outcomes within agreed budgets and governance frameworks., • A people‑centred leadership style, with a track record of engaging, motivating and developing managers and teams., • High levels of integrity, resilience and sound judgement, reflecting the standards expected of senior public office holders., • A clear commitment to the Council’s values, the ‘One Team’ culture and being a visible champion for change, collaboration and continuous improvement. Why Sandwell Council? At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. To find out more, please visit our careers page: ___ Please submit a CV and supporting statement to Sukhy Lall on ___to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at . If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV. If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact

Job title: Head of Service – Waste and Fleet Services Grade/Salary: Band Hay 1 (circa £80,000) Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Hours: 37 hours Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid) Information Pack: ___ Closing Date: 11/05/2026 Sandwell Council’s Environment & Public Protection Division is seeking a Head of Service – Waste and Fleet Services to join its established team. As Head of Service, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for designated service areas, ensuring delivery aligns with the Council Plan and wider corporate priorities. You will lead service planning, performance improvement and transformation, manage significant budgets, and provide high‑level professional advice to senior officers, Cabinet Members and elected members. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will contribute to corporate strategy, lead cross‑council initiatives, and deputise for the Service Director as required to ensure effective, efficient and customer‑focused service delivery. In this role you will: • Provide high‑level professional advice to the Council, Cabinet Members and senior leaders on waste, street cleansing and fleet services, preparing and presenting evidence‑based reports and recommendations., • Act as the operational client for the Council’s Integrated Waste and Street Cleansing Contract and the Waste‑to‑Resource (W2R) disposal contract, ensuring strong client‑side governance and value for money., • Work in partnership with service providers to deliver high‑quality household waste and recycling services, maximising recycling rates and customer satisfaction., • Ensure waste disposal arrangements are sustainable, cost‑effective and aligned with best‑value principles., • Lead the development and continuous improvement of end‑to‑end customer processes, ensuring services are accessible, efficient and customer‑focused., • Through contractual arrangements, support the maintenance of high standards of street cleanliness and the prompt clearance of fly‑tipping., • Provide expert professional advice on waste, fleet and related services, with particular emphasis on new and emerging legislation and best practice., • Lead the delivery of an effective, compliant and efficient Fleet Service, ensuring all vehicles and equipment meet legislative, licensing and safety requirements., • Ensure the Council’s vehicle and equipment fleet is optimised, shared where possible, and surplus assets are identified and disposed of appropriately., • Drive the development of an environmentally sustainable fleet, supporting the transition to lower‑emission vehicles where practical and affordable., • Ensure robust financial and resource management across all areas of responsibility, delivering agreed performance outcomes on time and within budget., • Lead and support managers through effective performance management, adopting a constructive high‑support / high‑challenge approach., • Represent the Council externally with partners, agencies and professional networks, strengthening the Council’s reputation and influence regionally and nationally., • Champion health, safety, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, modelling the highest standards of public service and professional conduct. Attributes that you would bring to the role: • Proven experience operating at a senior level within waste, environmental, infrastructure or similarly complex operational services., • Strong client‑side contract management capability, including experience of managing large‑scale outsourced services and strategic partnerships., • A sound understanding of waste, recycling, fleet and environmental legislation, with the ability to translate regulatory change into effective service delivery., • Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen, including budget management, cost control and value‑for‑money decision‑making., • A customer‑focused mindset, with experience of improving end‑to‑end service processes and enhancing the customer journey., • The ability to work collaboratively with elected members, senior leaders, service providers and partners to resolve complex or sensitive issues., • Strong people‑management skills, with a track record of leading performance, engagement and staff development in line with HR and OD best practice., • A proactive, improvement‑focused approach, with experience of service transformation, sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement., • High levels of professional integrity, resilience and judgement, reflecting the standards expected of senior public office holders., • A commitment to the Council’s values and ‘One Team’ culture, acting as a visible champion for change, accountability and collaboration. Why Sandwell Council? At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. To find out more, please visit our careers page: ___ Please submit a CV and supporting statement to Sukhy Lall on ___to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at . If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV. If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact

Job title: Head of Service – Public Realm Grade/Salary: Band Hay 1 (circa £80,000) Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Hours: 37 hours Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid) Information Pack: ___ Closing Date: 11/05/2026 Sandwell Council’s Environment & Public Protection Division is seeking a Head of Service – Public Realm to join its established team. As Head of Service, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for designated service areas, ensuring delivery aligns with the Council Plan and wider corporate priorities. You will lead service planning, performance improvement and transformation, manage significant budgets, and provide high‑level professional advice to senior officers, Cabinet Members and elected members. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will contribute to corporate strategy, lead cross‑council initiatives, and deputise for the Service Director as required to ensure effective, efficient and customer‑focused service delivery. In this role you will: • Provide high‑level professional advice to the Council, Cabinet Members and senior leaders on public realm, grounds maintenance and countryside services, preparing and presenting clear, evidence‑based reports., • Lead the development and maintenance of the Council’s public realm, maximising resident enjoyment and utility while minimising antisocial behaviour., • Deliver a consistent, reliable and cost‑effective grounds maintenance service, ensuring agreed and published standards across public realm, open and green spaces., • Ensure the high‑quality maintenance of parks and open spaces, supporting safe, welcoming and attractive environments for residents and visitors., • Lead the management and development of the Council’s countryside services, including responsibility for waterbodies and natural assets., • Ensure effective integration between the Council’s internal grounds maintenance services and the Integrated Waste and Street Cleansing Contract, maintaining high standards of street cleanliness., • Ensure the Council’s tree stock is managed effectively, balancing public safety, environmental sustainability and long‑term asset health., • Maintain the visual presentation of the borough through the prompt clearance of fly‑tipping, working closely with Public Protection colleagues to reduce incidents through improved enforcement., • Manage external commissions for assigned services, including those delivered with Housing colleagues, ensuring services meet agreed standards and are fully recharged., • Act as the Council’s professional lead on greening and rewilding, identifying, delivering and communicating opportunities that support biodiversity and climate ambitions., • Work with senior colleagues to deliver capital improvement projects in parks and open spaces, ensuring projects are delivered robustly to time, cost and quality., • Promote and maintain the highest standards of animal welfare across the Council’s open spaces and visitor attractions., • Lead and support managers through effective performance management, adopting a high‑support / high‑challenge approach that drives accountability and improvement., • Ensure robust financial and resource management, delivering agreed outcomes and performance targets on time and within budget., • Represent the Council externally, strengthening partnerships, sharing best practice and enhancing the Council’s reputation regionally and nationally., • Champion health, safety, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, modelling the highest standards of public service leadership at all times. Attributes that you would bring to the role: • Senior leadership experience within public realm, grounds maintenance, environmental services or open‑space management in a complex operational environment., • A strong understanding of public realm operations, asset management and the delivery of services that balance community use, safety and environmental sustainability., • Proven experience of managing outsourced and commissioned services, including contract performance, integration and value‑for‑money delivery., • Knowledge of tree management, countryside services or green infrastructure, with a commitment to biodiversity, greening and rewilding agendas., • Experience of delivering capital projects and service improvements within tight governance, budget and performance frameworks., • Confidence and credibility in advising elected members and senior leaders on operational, financial and reputational issues., • Strong financial and performance‑management capability, with experience of managing budgets, resources and outcomes., • A collaborative leadership style, with experience of working across services and with partner organisations to deliver shared outcomes., • A people‑focused approach, with a proven track record of engaging, developing and motivating managers and teams., • High levels of professional integrity, resilience and judgement, reflecting the standards expected of senior public office holders., • A clear commitment to the Council’s values, the ‘One Team’ culture and being a visible champion for change and continuous improvement. Why Sandwell Council? At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. To find out more, please visit our careers page: ___ Please submit a CV and supporting statement to Sukhy Lall on ___to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at . If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV. If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact

Hotel Operations Director – Luxury Portfolio We are partnering with a rapidly expanding luxury hotel group to appoint an experienced Hotel Operations Director to oversee a diverse and growing portfolio of high-end properties. This is a pivotal, senior leadership role for a commercially astute and operationally exceptional professional who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and is passionate about delivering world-class guest experiences. Package • A basic salary of Circa £180’000 negotiable, • Performance related bonus, • Car allowance As Hotel Operations Director, you will take full responsibility for the operational performance, service delivery, and strategic alignment of multiple luxury hotels. Working closely with executive leadership, you will play a key role in driving growth, enhancing brand standards, and ensuring each property consistently exceeds guest expectations. Key Responsibilities • Provide strategic and operational leadership across a portfolio of luxury hotels, • Drive financial performance, including revenue growth, profitability, and cost control, • Ensure exceptional service standards and guest satisfaction across all properties, • Lead, mentor, and develop General Managers and senior hotel teams, • Implement and uphold brand standards, operational procedures, and quality benchmarks, • Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and continuous improvement, • Collaborate with commercial, marketing, and development teams to support expansion plans, • Proven experience in a multi-site operational leadership role within luxury hotels, • Experience of openings is critical to the role., • Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering financial results, • Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills, • Deep understanding of luxury service standards and guest experience excellence, • Experience managing change and growth within a dynamic organisation, • Hands-on, detail-oriented, and able to balance strategy with execution

WM5G – Project Manager Job Description – Project Manager Reports to – Director – Adoption Function – Project Management and Delivery Support Location – Office-based in Birmingham (hybrid working) Purpose To manage project delivery to time, cost and quality, utilising and managing the appropriate resources, over the project lifecycle in line with strategic business objectives /priorities / plan. The role will support WM5G’s portfolio of publicly funded programmes, flexing across projects as new funding and delivery opportunities are secured, and ensuring full compliance with governance and assurance requirements. Accountabilities • Provide project management support to allocated projects, • Ensure project management best practice is identified and utilised through project delivery, • Manage the delivery of allocated projects such that they are delivered in accordance with specified requirements defined within the approved project control documents and/or funding requirements, • Carry out monitoring and control activities to track the progress of the project/s, • Provide regular progress and management reporting, • Identify and manage risks to ensure delivery is on time and to the required standard, • Implement any necessary changes throughout the process, • Manage the approved project budget and forecast and monitor the budget throughout the project lifecycle, • Ensure delivery of the project through partnership working and best practice, ensuring that commitments are met and that expectations are exceeded, • Prepare regular project documentation in timely, accurate and cohesive manner, providing visibility to senior management of project progress, • Ensure the provision of timely, accurate and cohesive input to the required internal and external project/programme monitoring processes as appropriate Additional responsibilities · Ensure compliance with funder assurance, monitoring and audit requirements (e.g. DSIT, UKRI, Innovate UK or local authority frameworks) • Maintain project artefacts including delivery plans, risk and issue logs, dependency logs, benefits tracking and change control documentation, • Support benefits realisation and impact reporting, ensuring outputs and outcomes are evidenced and tracked, • Coordinate delivery across consortium partners, suppliers and subcontractors, managing dependencies and risks, • Escalate issues and risks through agreed governance routes and support corrective action where delivery is at risk Ways of Working • Operate in line with WM5G’s Project Management Office (PMO) standards and tools, • Maintain an evidence-led, audit-ready approach to delivery, • Work collaboratively across technical, policy, commercial and public sector contexts Person Specification Essential Experience & Skills • Proven experience managing complex projects, ideally in multi-partner or consortium environments, • Strong understanding of project governance, risk management and change control, • Experience managing project budgets, forecasts and financial reporting, • Experience delivering projects in publicly funded, regulated or assurance-led environments, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate and timely reports, • Ability to manage multiple workstreams and competing priorities, • Strong stakeholder management skills, including working with external partners and delivery organisations, • High attention to detail and a structured, methodical approach to delivery Desirable Experience & Skills • Experience working with or reporting to government departments, local authorities or arm’s-length bodies, • Familiarity with DSIT / UKRI / Innovate UK or similar funding and monitoring frameworks, • Experience supporting benefits realisation or impact evaluation, • Experience working within or alongside a formal PMO function, • Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, APM, MSP or equivalent) Personal Attributes • Highly organised and outcome-focused, • Comfortable operating in fast-moving, ambiguous delivery environments, • Collaborative and confident working across disciplines and sectors, • Proactive, with the confidence to challenge and escalate where required, • Strong commitment to quality, compliance and continuous improvement

We are seeking a Finance Administrator to join our team within an Authorised Corporate Director (ACD) firm. This role is integral to provide accounting and administration support within our Principal Finance Team. The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for Transfer Agency (TA) cash settlements, Client Money Reconciliation and liaising with internal Client Operations Department to resolve client queries. Key Responsibilities • Transfer Agency Trade and Deal Settlements, • Process and reconcile TA cash movements, including subscriptions, redemptions, and distributions., • Ensure settlement deadlines are met, and discrepancies are resolved promptly., • Liaise with Transfer Agents, custodians, and internal teams to maintain accurate records., • Client Money Compliance and Regulation, • Maintain compliance with FCA regulations and internal policies., • Ensure all daily internal and external client money reconciliations are completed accurately and timely in compliance with the relevant CASS rule, • Assist with CMAR Returns, data gathering and submission, • Ensure procedures are kept up to date, • Financial Reporting & Analysis, • Prepare reconciliations and assist with financial reporting for stakeholders., • Support budgeting and forecasting activities, • Prepare monthly Scheme annual management charge and administration invoices Skills & Experience • Minimum of two years’ experience in financial services or accounting, • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or qualification relevant to role description, • Knowledge or awareness of client money regulation, CASS experience desirable but not essential, • Excellent attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines., • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems Personal Attributes • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills., • Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders., • Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Pensions Solicitor - Legal Director Top 50 Law Firm Legal 500 Ranked This is a rare opportunity for an energetic Senior Pensions Solicitor to join a progressive Top 50 law firm within its thriving non-contentious pensions practice. This is a senior opportunity where you can play a role in shaping the future of a ranked pensions advisory team. The Opportunity You’ll be part of an enthusiastic and supportive team known for delivering excellent advisory services to a diverse client base, including trustees, employers, institutions, and high-net-worth individuals. Notably, this position provides a clear path for progression, direct client ownership, and active involvement in strategic decision-making. You’ll also benefit from ongoing support and development for those seeking future partnership. Key Responsibilities • Deliver clear, technically robust advice on complex pensions matters., • Act as client lead on mandates including managing financial and matter oversight., • Drive strategic growth initiatives and contribute to business development from day one., • Mentor and supervise Associates whilst contributing to their knowledge development., • Collaborate closely with partners and colleagues across related practice areas. About You You are an England & Wales qualified lawyer with proven experience in non-contentious pensions. Your experience will include: • Expertise in advisory matters such as deeds of amendment, scheme changes, benefit design, mergers, and governance., • Experience managing client relationships and supervising associates., • Commercial awareness, technical precision, and excellent communication skills., • A proactive approach and enthusiasm for business development., • Ambition to progress to partnership within a supportive environment. What’s on Offer • A supportive, entrepreneurial and dynamic culture., • Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the office., • Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package., • A firm committed to professional growth, wellbeing, and fostering an inclusive environment where people thrive. If you’re a senior pensions lawyer seeking a platform for long-term progression and career advancement, and want to make a meaningful contribution within a friendly, ambitious team, please reach out. Lunaria Partners are advertising this Pensions Solicitor - Legal Director role on behalf of our client. We strive to respond to all applications but due to the volume received, this isn't always possible. If you have not heard from us in 7 days your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job title: Head of Service – Public Protection Grade/Salary: Band Hay 1 (circa £80,000) Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Hours: 37 hours Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid) Information Pack: Job Descriptions | We Are Sandwell Closing Date: 11/05/2026 Sandwell Council’s Environment & Public Protection Division is seeking a Head of Service – Public Protection to join its established team. As Head of Service, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for designated service areas, ensuring delivery aligns with the Council Plan and wider corporate priorities. You will lead service planning, performance improvement and transformation, manage significant budgets, and provide high‑level professional advice to senior officers, Cabinet Members and elected members. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will contribute to corporate strategy, lead cross‑council initiatives, and deputise for the Service Director as required to ensure effective, efficient and customer‑focused service delivery. In this role you will: • Provide high‑level professional advice to the Council, Cabinet Members and senior leaders on environmental protection, regulatory and public protection services, preparing and presenting robust, evidence‑based reports., • Lead the effective and efficient delivery of the Council’s environmental protection and environmental enforcement services, ensuring statutory compliance and high professional standards., • Deliver customer‑focused Regulatory Services, including general licensing and taxi licensing, and fulfil the Council’s responsibilities as a Licensing Authority and local Weights and Measures Authority., • Lead the Council’s work on animal health and welfare, promoting the Animal Welfare Charter across the organisation and local communities., • Ensure the Council fulfils its statutory duties relating to pest control and infestations under relevant legislation, including the Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949 and the Environmental Protection Act 1990., • Support responsible business practices and protect residents through an effective Trading Standards service, including product safety and underage sales enforcement., • Ensure delivery of the Council’s Environmental Health responsibilities, including food hygiene and safety, statutory nuisance and health and safety enforcement., • Work closely with the Head of Public Realm to maintain high standards of street cleanliness through coordinated enforcement, with a particular focus on reducing fly‑tipping., • Lead the management and coordinated response to unauthorised encampments, working with internal and external partners to minimise impacts on residents., • Ensure the Council delivers its responsibilities under the Duty to Protect, safeguarding vulnerable individuals and communities., • Manage and coordinate the Environment and Public Protection Business Support Team, ensuring efficient and effective service support., • Provide expert advice on new and emerging legislation and best practice across environmental health, regulatory and enforcement functions., • Lead and support managers through effective performance management, adopting a high‑support / high‑challenge approach to drive improvement., • Ensure robust financial and resource management, delivering agreed outcomes and performance targets on time and within budget., • Represent the Council externally, building strong professional networks and partnerships to enhance reputation, learning and benchmarking., • Champion health, safety, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, consistently modelling the highest standards of public service leadership. Attributes that you would bring to the role: • Senior leadership experience within environmental health, regulatory services, public protection or enforcement‑based services in a complex, regulated environment., • Strong knowledge of environmental health, licensing, trading standards and enforcement legislation, with the ability to respond effectively to legislative change., • Proven ability to balance statutory responsibilities, customer focus and proportionate enforcement., • Experience of leading multi‑disciplinary teams and coordinating services across organisational boundaries., • Confidence and credibility in advising elected members and senior leaders on complex, sensitive and high‑risk issues., • Strong financial and performance‑management capability, with experience of delivering services within tight governance and budgetary controls., • A collaborative, partnership‑focused approach, with experience of working effectively with internal services, partner agencies and businesses., • A people‑centred leadership style, with a track record of engaging, motivating and developing teams in line with HR and OD best practice., • High levels of professional integrity, resilience and sound judgement, reflecting the standards expected of senior public office holders., • A strong commitment to the Council’s values, the ‘One Team’ culture and being a visible champion for change and continuous improvement. Why Sandwell Council? At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. To find out more, please visit our careers page: We Are Sandwell – We Are Sandwell Please submit a CV and supporting statement to Sukhy Lall on Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at . If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV. If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact

Job title: Head of Service – Public Protection Grade/Salary: Band Hay 1 (circa £80,000) Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Hours: 37 hours Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid) Information Pack: ___ Closing Date: 11/05/2026 Sandwell Council’s Environment & Public Protection Division is seeking a Head of Service – Public Protection to join its established team. As Head of Service, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for designated service areas, ensuring delivery aligns with the Council Plan and wider corporate priorities. You will lead service planning, performance improvement and transformation, manage significant budgets, and provide high‑level professional advice to senior officers, Cabinet Members and elected members. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will contribute to corporate strategy, lead cross‑council initiatives, and deputise for the Service Director as required to ensure effective, efficient and customer‑focused service delivery. In this role you will: • Provide high‑level professional advice to the Council, Cabinet Members and senior leaders on environmental protection, regulatory and public protection services, preparing and presenting robust, evidence‑based reports., • Lead the effective and efficient delivery of the Council’s environmental protection and environmental enforcement services, ensuring statutory compliance and high professional standards., • Deliver customer‑focused Regulatory Services, including general licensing and taxi licensing, and fulfil the Council’s responsibilities as a Licensing Authority and local Weights and Measures Authority., • Lead the Council’s work on animal health and welfare, promoting the Animal Welfare Charter across the organisation and local communities., • Ensure the Council fulfils its statutory duties relating to pest control and infestations under relevant legislation, including the Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949 and the Environmental Protection Act 1990., • Support responsible business practices and protect residents through an effective Trading Standards service, including product safety and underage sales enforcement., • Ensure delivery of the Council’s Environmental Health responsibilities, including food hygiene and safety, statutory nuisance and health and safety enforcement., • Work closely with the Head of Public Realm to maintain high standards of street cleanliness through coordinated enforcement, with a particular focus on reducing fly‑tipping., • Lead the management and coordinated response to unauthorised encampments, working with internal and external partners to minimise impacts on residents., • Ensure the Council delivers its responsibilities under the Duty to Protect, safeguarding vulnerable individuals and communities., • Manage and coordinate the Environment and Public Protection Business Support Team, ensuring efficient and effective service support., • Provide expert advice on new and emerging legislation and best practice across environmental health, regulatory and enforcement functions., • Lead and support managers through effective performance management, adopting a high‑support / high‑challenge approach to drive improvement., • Ensure robust financial and resource management, delivering agreed outcomes and performance targets on time and within budget., • Represent the Council externally, building strong professional networks and partnerships to enhance reputation, learning and benchmarking., • Champion health, safety, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, consistently modelling the highest standards of public service leadership. Attributes that you would bring to the role: • Senior leadership experience within environmental health, regulatory services, public protection or enforcement‑based services in a complex, regulated environment., • Strong knowledge of environmental health, licensing, trading standards and enforcement legislation, with the ability to respond effectively to legislative change., • Proven ability to balance statutory responsibilities, customer focus and proportionate enforcement., • Experience of leading multi‑disciplinary teams and coordinating services across organisational boundaries., • Confidence and credibility in advising elected members and senior leaders on complex, sensitive and high‑risk issues., • Strong financial and performance‑management capability, with experience of delivering services within tight governance and budgetary controls., • A collaborative, partnership‑focused approach, with experience of working effectively with internal services, partner agencies and businesses., • A people‑centred leadership style, with a track record of engaging, motivating and developing teams in line with HR and OD best practice., • High levels of professional integrity, resilience and sound judgement, reflecting the standards expected of senior public office holders., • A strong commitment to the Council’s values, the ‘One Team’ culture and being a visible champion for change and continuous improvement. Why Sandwell Council? At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. To find out more, please visit our careers page: ___ Please submit a CV and supporting statement to Sukhy Lall on ___to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at . If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV. If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact

Job title: Head of Service – Waste and Fleet Services Grade/Salary: Band Hay 1 (circa £80,000) Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Hours: 37 hours Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid) Information Pack: Job Descriptions | We Are Sandwell Closing Date: 11/05/2026 Sandwell Council’s Environment & Public Protection Division is seeking a Head of Service – Waste and Fleet Services to join its established team. As Head of Service, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for designated service areas, ensuring delivery aligns with the Council Plan and wider corporate priorities. You will lead service planning, performance improvement and transformation, manage significant budgets, and provide high‑level professional advice to senior officers, Cabinet Members and elected members. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will contribute to corporate strategy, lead cross‑council initiatives, and deputise for the Service Director as required to ensure effective, efficient and customer‑focused service delivery. In this role you will: • Provide high‑level professional advice to the Council, Cabinet Members and senior leaders on waste, street cleansing and fleet services, preparing and presenting evidence‑based reports and recommendations., • Act as the operational client for the Council’s Integrated Waste and Street Cleansing Contract and the Waste‑to‑Resource (W2R) disposal contract, ensuring strong client‑side governance and value for money., • Work in partnership with service providers to deliver high‑quality household waste and recycling services, maximising recycling rates and customer satisfaction., • Ensure waste disposal arrangements are sustainable, cost‑effective and aligned with best‑value principles., • Lead the development and continuous improvement of end‑to‑end customer processes, ensuring services are accessible, efficient and customer‑focused., • Through contractual arrangements, support the maintenance of high standards of street cleanliness and the prompt clearance of fly‑tipping., • Provide expert professional advice on waste, fleet and related services, with particular emphasis on new and emerging legislation and best practice., • Lead the delivery of an effective, compliant and efficient Fleet Service, ensuring all vehicles and equipment meet legislative, licensing and safety requirements., • Ensure the Council’s vehicle and equipment fleet is optimised, shared where possible, and surplus assets are identified and disposed of appropriately., • Drive the development of an environmentally sustainable fleet, supporting the transition to lower‑emission vehicles where practical and affordable., • Ensure robust financial and resource management across all areas of responsibility, delivering agreed performance outcomes on time and within budget., • Lead and support managers through effective performance management, adopting a constructive high‑support / high‑challenge approach., • Represent the Council externally with partners, agencies and professional networks, strengthening the Council’s reputation and influence regionally and nationally., • Champion health, safety, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, modelling the highest standards of public service and professional conduct. Attributes that you would bring to the role: • Proven experience operating at a senior level within waste, environmental, infrastructure or similarly complex operational services., • Strong client‑side contract management capability, including experience of managing large‑scale outsourced services and strategic partnerships., • A sound understanding of waste, recycling, fleet and environmental legislation, with the ability to translate regulatory change into effective service delivery., • Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen, including budget management, cost control and value‑for‑money decision‑making., • A customer‑focused mindset, with experience of improving end‑to‑end service processes and enhancing the customer journey., • The ability to work collaboratively with elected members, senior leaders, service providers and partners to resolve complex or sensitive issues., • Strong people‑management skills, with a track record of leading performance, engagement and staff development in line with HR and OD best practice., • A proactive, improvement‑focused approach, with experience of service transformation, sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement., • High levels of professional integrity, resilience and judgement, reflecting the standards expected of senior public office holders., • A commitment to the Council’s values and ‘One Team’ culture, acting as a visible champion for change, accountability and collaboration. Why Sandwell Council? At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. To find out more, please visit our careers page: We Are Sandwell – We Are Sandwell Please submit a CV and supporting statement to Sukhy Lall on Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at . If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV. If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact

Job title: Head of Service – Parks & Visitor Services Grade/Salary: Band Hay 1 (circa £80,000) Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Hours: 37 hours Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid) Information Pack: ___ Closing Date: 11/05/2026 Sandwell Council’s Environment & Public Protection Division is seeking a Head of Service – Parks & Visitor Services to join its established team. As Head of Service, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for designated service areas, ensuring delivery aligns with the Council Plan and wider corporate priorities. You will lead service planning, performance improvement and transformation, manage significant budgets, and provide high‑level professional advice to senior officers, Cabinet Members and elected members. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will contribute to corporate strategy, lead cross‑council initiatives, and deputise for the Service Director as required to ensure effective, efficient and customer‑focused service delivery. In this role you will: • Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Council’s parks and visitor services, delivering high‑quality, inclusive and customer‑focused experiences for residents and visitors., • Maximise the use, enjoyment and accessibility of parks and attractions, ensuring they are valued community assets that balance public enjoyment with environmental sustainability., • Drive commercial performance and financial sustainability across the service, including catering, retail, attractions and concessions., • Lead the development and delivery of engaging events programmes that attract residents to parks and open spaces and support the Council’s wider civic and corporate priorities., • Ensure the highest standards of operational management, securing and maintaining external accreditations and recognition such as Green Flag and Visit England where possible., • Lead the procurement, commissioning and management of external operators and concession contracts where these deliver best value., • Work with senior colleagues to deliver capital investment and improvement projects in parks and open spaces, ensuring delivery to time, cost and quality., • Promote and maintain the highest standards of animal welfare across the Council’s open spaces and visitor attractions., • Provide high‑level, evidence‑based professional advice to the Council, Cabinet Members and senior leaders, including the preparation and presentation of reports., • Lead, motivate and develop managers and teams through effective performance management, creating a culture of accountability, inclusion and high performance., • Ensure robust financial management, with clear accountability for budgets, resources, risks, outcomes and performance targets., • Represent the Council externally, building effective partnerships, contributing regionally and nationally, and enhancing the Council’s reputation., • Champion health, safety, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, consistently modelling the highest standards of public service leadership. Attributes that you would bring to the role: • Proven senior leadership experience within a complex, customer‑facing service, ideally within a public sector or similarly accountable environment., • The ability to successfully balance commercial opportunity, community value and environmental responsibility., • Demonstrable experience of service transformation, continuous improvement and delivering change at scale., • Strong financial and commercial acumen, with experience of budget management, commissioning and value‑for‑money decision‑making., • Credibility and confidence to advise senior officers and Elected Members on complex or sensitive issues., • Excellent stakeholder management and partnership‑working skills, with experience of influencing across organisational boundaries., • A strong people‑focused leadership style, with a track record of engaging, developing and empowering managers and teams., • A clear commitment to high standards of governance, health and safety, animal welfare and legislative compliance., • Professional integrity, resilience and sound judgement, reflecting the highest standards expected of public office holders., • A commitment to the Council’s values, the ‘One Team’ culture and being a visible champion of change and continuous service improvement. Why Sandwell Council? At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. To find out more, please visit our careers page: ___ Please submit a CV and supporting statement to Sukhy Lall on ___to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at . 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Mental Health Clinical Lead –Mindplace clinics Location: Home and site based – travel to Bupa sites will be required Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours) – Flexible options available Salary: Competitive salary (depending on experience) + excellent benefits Closing Date: Thursday, 7th May 2026 This advert may close ahead of the stated deadline should we receive an exceptionally high number of applications. About the Role Helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world sits at the heart of everything we do at Bupa. As a purpose‑driven organisation without shareholders, we reinvest our profits directly into providing better, more accessible healthcare for the benefit of our customers, now and in the future. Bupa’s refreshed strategy reflects a clear ambition to take greater ownership of the end‑to‑end healthcare experience for our customers, while accelerating the delivery of care through digital innovation and advances in clinical practice. The clinical community plays a critical role in delivering this strategy. Bupa’s Mindplace service is a newly established and fast‑growing mental health offering, providing high‑quality, face‑to‑face mental healthcare in purpose‑designed locations across the UK. Mindplace responds directly to the increasing demand for accessible, safe and effective mental health services. The Mental Health Clinical Lead is a pivotal role within this growth journey. The post holder will have responsibility for the clinical development, delivery and oversight of mental health services and products across Bupa’s Mindplace centres nationwide. Working closely with clinical, operational and senior leadership colleagues, the Mental Health Clinical Lead will help shape the future direction of the service. They will ensure the highest standards of clinical practice and customer experience, stay abreast of evolving national guidance and best practice, and play a key role in supporting the safe, sustainable and high‑quality growth of Bupa’s face‑to‑face mental health services. Key Responsibilities Clinical Leadership & Strategy • Provide senior clinical leadership across Bupa Health Clinics’ Mental Health services, working closely with the Clinical Head of Mental Health and Medical Director., • Deliver high standards of clinical governance, quality improvement, education and service development., • Deputise for the Clinical Head of Mental Health when required., • Act as a trusted clinical voice, leading by example and fostering a positive culture aligned to Bupa values., • Translate strategic objectives into operational delivery for frontline clinical teams. Governance, Quality & Safety • Lead and contribute to clinical assurance, audit programmes, risk management and regulatory compliance., • Ensure robust clinical policies, procedures and performance monitoring are in place and consistently applied., • Oversee incident management, complaints investigation, safeguarding, and Datix usage, promoting a culture of learning and continuous improvement., • Chair and contribute to Mental Health clinical governance meetings as appropriate. People Leadership & Workforce Development • Provide clinical leadership and support to Mental Health clinicians, practitioners and the Lead Therapist team (dotted‑line management)., • Deliver clinical supervision, one‑to‑one leadership support, and pastoral guidance., • Develop sustainable CPD, education and career development pathways., • Support recruitment, workforce planning, engagement initiatives and Pulse survey action planning. Clinical Delivery • Undertake regular clinical sessions in line with business needs., • Support consistent, high‑quality service delivery across Bupa clinics and partner sites., • Ensure adequate senior clinical cover and processes for urgent clinical enquiries. Customer Experience • Oversee management of serious complaints and monitor customer feedback and experience trends., • Drive service improvements through data analysis, deep‑dives and targeted action plans., • Embed a culture of Connected Care and high customer service standards. Business & Commercial Support • Provide clinical input to product development, tenders, sales, marketing, media and communications activity., • Support development of clinical content such as webinars, talks and written materials., • Work collaboratively with internal teams to support business growth and innovation. Communication & Information Governance • Ensure effective, transparent communication between clinical teams and senior leadership., • Champion the use of technology and new communication approaches., • Maintain high standards of information governance, confidentiality and data protection. Working Environment • Chartered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (Doctorate level, BPS‑accredited, HCPC registered), • Accredited CBT Psychotherapist (PG Diploma, BABCP‑accredited), • Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist (Level 4+ diploma, BACP‑accredited) Applicants must have substantial leadership experience in mental health services. Key Skills & Experience • Proven clinical leadership and relationship management experience, • Strong background in clinical governance, including quality standards, audit, risk management, incidents and complaints handling, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, motivate and negotiate effectively, • Credible and persuasive clinical authority with strong decision‑making capability, • Highly developed analytical, planning, prioritisation and organisational skills, • Confident team leader who works collaboratively and performs well in fast‑paced environments, • Agile and adaptable, with resilience during periods of growth and strategic change, • Commercially and operationally aware, able to balance clinical excellence with business needs, • Solution‑focused, proactive and driven, with strong personal and professional integrity, • IT proficient, with the ability to use data and digital tools to improve quality and performance, • Sound understanding of national clinical and regulatory guidance, with the ability to research and apply evidence‑based practice to improve outcomes What It’s Like to Work at Bupa We’re a purpose‑driven organisation with no shareholders. Meaning everything we do focuses on delivering better care for our customers and communities. Join a supportive, inclusive environment where you’ll help people live longer, healthier, happier lives. Benefits • 25 days’ holiday (increasing with service) + option to buy/sell, • 3 paid volunteering days, • Enhanced pension & life insurance, • Annual performance‑based bonus, • Bupa health insurance, • Discounted dental cover, • Digital GP access, • Emotional and family wellbeing support, • Financial wellbeing resources, • Support for carers Diversity and Inclusion We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive environment where you can be your authentic self. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them. Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help us deliver exceptional mental health care across the UK.

Role Purpose To provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of Alternative Provision (AP), ensuring high-quality education, safeguarding, therapeutic support, and measurable outcomes for pupils who require education outside mainstream settings. The Director will ensure the provision is compliant, financially sustainable, trauma-informed, and relentlessly focused on improving life chances. Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Leadership • Develop and implement the long-term vision and strategy for Alternative Provision., • Ensure alignment with statutory frameworks (DfE guidance, Ofsted framework, SEND Code of Practice, safeguarding legislation)., • Lead continuous improvement planning and quality assurance processes., • Build a culture of high expectations, accountability, and compassion. 2. Safeguarding & Compliance • Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or oversee DSL function., • Ensure compliance with all safeguarding, health & safety, and regulatory requirements., • Maintain readiness for inspection (Ofsted or relevant regulatory body)., • Oversee risk management systems and incident reporting. 3. Educational Quality • Oversee curriculum design that is flexible, inclusive, and responsive to SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs., • Ensure robust assessment, tracking, and progress monitoring systems., • Monitor teaching quality and lead performance management., • Ensure appropriate qualifications pathways (GCSEs, vocational, functional skills). 4. SEND & Inclusion • Ensure EHCP provision is delivered effectively., • Work closely with Local Authorities, SEN teams, and external professionals., • Oversee interventions for pupils with complex needs. 5. Operational Management • Lead and manage senior leaders and staff teams., • Oversee staffing structure, recruitment, retention, and CPD., • Manage budgets and ensure financial efficiency., • Monitor pupil attendance, behaviour, and engagement. 6. Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement • Build strong relationships with Local Authorities, commissioners, schools, social care, and families., • Represent the provision at strategic forums., • Develop referral pathways and service agreements. 7. Data & Impact • Use data intelligently to drive improvement., • Track outcomes including attendance, attainment, reintegration, qualifications, and post-16 destinations., • Report to governors/trustees on performance and risk. Person Specification Essential • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent senior education experience., • Substantial leadership experience within Alternative Provision, SEMH, or specialist education., • Deep knowledge of safeguarding and SEND legislation., • Experience managing budgets and leading multidisciplinary teams., • NPQH or equivalent leadership qualification., • Experience with Ofsted inspections at leadership level., • Experience working with Local Authorities and commissioning frameworks.

We are partnering exclusively with a Birmingham based PE-backed organisation to recruit a Divisional Finance Director. The organisation has strong values and a positive, collaborative culture, whilst continuing to grow both organically and via acquisition. As Finance Director, you will provide strategic financial leadership across a large, complex division, spanning a wide portfolio of services.\n\nThis is a senior, visible leadership role, partnering closely with the Exec team and operating as a key member of the wider Finance leadership team. This Finance Director position will play a central role in strengthening financial sustainability, supporting service redesign, and delivering on a major transformation programme. \n\nResponsibilities will include:\n\nAct as the senior finance lead for the division, providing strategic, commercial and financial insight at Executive level.\nOperate as a trusted partner to senior operational leaders, supporting service strategy and delivery decisions with robust financial analysis\nContribute actively to group‑wide financial strategy, long term planning and capital allocation decisions\nLead divisional budgeting, forecasting and long range planning across a highly complex operating environment\nProvide clear, decision focused insight on performance, risks and opportunities, translating complex information into compelling executive narratives\nLead the development and delivery of a robust commercial strategy across the division\nLead, inspire and develop a senior divisional finance team with strong commercial and business partnering capability\nChampion continuous improvement in financial processes, insight and systemsThe successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with a proven track record within a finance leadership role. Healthcare, social care, education or regulated service sector experience is highly desirable, as is exposure to large, complex organisations.\n\nYou will be able to demonstrate credibility in leading complex contract negotiations and be proven in delivering on major transformation programmes, particularly around driving efficiencies and cost-reduction.\n\nCultural fit is crucial to this role. You will be a confident, values-driven leader with strong commercial judgement and a passion for helping others and making a genuine difference.\n\nThis is a rare opportunity to step into a purpose‑led, executive level role where you can combine strategic finance leadership with real‑world operational impact, helping shape sustainable services that support children, families and adults across diverse communities.\n\nAt Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.\n\nBy applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Construction Consultancy\n\nLocation: Birmingham\n\nAre you a driven Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to step into a more client-facing, strategic role within a forward-thinking consultancy?\n I'm currently working with a well-established and rapidly growing construction consultancy who are looking to bring on a Senior QS to join their dynamic team.\n\nThis is not “just another QS role.” My client offers a collaborative environment where your voice will be heard, your ideas implemented, and your growth supported. With a strong pipeline of high-profile commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments, this is an ideal opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor ready to take the next step in their career.\n\nAbout the Company:\n\nA respected, multi-disciplinary consultancy with offices nationwide\nKnown for delivering high-value, complex projects for blue-chip clients\nStrong reputation for work-life balance, career development, and employee retention\nSupportive and inclusive culture, with regular CPD and clear progression pathways\n\nThe Role:\n\nAs a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial and commercial management of multiple projects, from pre-contract to final account. You'll play a key role in client relationships, cost planning, and strategic input during project delivery.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nPre- and post-contract cost management\nPreparing cost plans, tender documents, and contract documentation\nManaging procurement and contract administration\nLeading client meetings and providing strategic advice\nMentoring junior team members\nSupporting business development and client growth initiatives\n\nWhat We’re Looking For:\n\nMinimum 5–7 years’ experience in quantity surveying (consultancy background preferred)\nMRICS qualified (or working towards chartership)\nStrong client-facing skills and commercial acumen\nExperience with JCT and/or NEC contracts\nAbility to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously\nA proactive mindset and team-oriented approach\n\nWhat’s in it for You?\n\nCompetitive salary\nCar allowance\nFlexible / hybrid working\nClear path to Associate / Director-level roles\nExposure to landmark projects across the UK\nA supportive team culture and regular CPD\n\nReady to make your next move?\n If you're an experienced Quantity Surveyor ready to take on a senior role with more autonomy, visibility, and career development, I’d love to hear from you

About the opportunity\n\nAre you looking for a Finance Director role where you can genuinely influence strategy, not just report on it? This is a Board-level position within a well-established and growing UK financial services business, now entering its next phase of development.\n\nAbout the business\n\nThe organisation has a strong track record and a clear strategic direction.Over the past decade, it has evolved from a traditional broker-led model into a more scalable, lending-focused business strengthening control over its portfolio, enhancing long-term value and creating a platform for sustainable growth.\n\nWith continued investment in funding, product development, and operational infrastructure, the business is well positioned for the future. With an experienced leadership team is in place, the next step is appointing a Finance Director who can support, challenge and help shape what comes next. This includes not only defining the financial direction but ensuring its effective delivery and execution across the business.\n\nAbout the role\n\nReporting to the Managing Director and operating at Board level, you will take full ownership of the finance function and play a key role in shaping both financial performance and strategic direction. You will play a central role in translating strategy into actionable plans, ensuring that financial priorities are embedded, tracked, and delivered across the organisation.\n\nKey responsibilities as Finance Director include:\n\n * Developing and delivering the financial strategy aligned to business objectives;\n\n * Translating strategic objectives into clear financial plans, budgets, and measurable outcomes;\n\n * Full responsibility for finance reporting and control;\n\n * Leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modelling;\n\n * Overseeing management information and providing clear, insightful reporting to the Board;\n\n * Supporting funding strategy and managing relationships with external stakeholders;\n\n * Ensuring compliance with regulatory, statutory, and governance requirements;\n\n * Leading, developing, and structuring the finance function;\n\n * Providing commercial insight and constructive challenge to support decision-making;\n\n * Develop and manage the financial infrastructure of the business.\n\nYou will also contribute at Senior Management Team and Board level, supporting governance, reporting, and strategic decision-making across the business.\n\nAbout you\n\n * A qualified accountant ACA, ACCA or ACMA with significant senior finance leadership experience, ideally within a regulated or financial services environment.\n\n * Strong technical background in UK, IFRS and UK Tax;\n\n * Commercially aware and a strategic thinker;\n\n * A proven ability to implement and deliver strategy, not just develop it;\n\n * Confidence operating at Board level, with the ability to influence and challenge;\n\n * A track record of building and developing high-performing teams;\n\n * A balance of technical strength and pragmatic, business-focused thinking;\n\n * Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic and evolving environment;\n\n * Experience across funding structures, financial modelling, and regulatory frameworks will be advantageous.\n\n * Confidence when communicating with both internal and externally stakeholders.\n\nWhat’s on offer\n\nA genuine Board-level role with influence across strategy, growth and performance;\n\nFull ownership of the finance function within a growing and evolving business;\n\nClose partnership with an experienced and engaged leadership team;\n\nA varied and high-impact role offering both challenge and opportunity;\n\nThe opportunity to shape the finance function and support long-term growth.\n\nPackage & benefits\n\nA competitive executive package will be offered, aligned to the seniority and impact of the role, including:\n\n * Six-figure base salary\n\n * Performance-related bonus\n\n * Car allowance\n\n * Pension scheme\n\n * Private medical insurance\n\n * Life assurance\n\n * 30+ days holiday plus bank holidays\n\n * Flexible working arrangements\n\nApply Now\n\nIf you are looking for a Finance Director role where you can contribute at Board level, influence strategic direction and make a meaningful impact within a growing financial services business, this opportunity is worth exploring. Particularly if you are motivated by turning strategy into tangible results and driving performance across a business.\n\nIf your experience and ambitions align with the role, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please send your CV at your earliest convenience, as we are meeting with suitable candidates on an ongoing basis.\n\nWe look forward to speaking with you

Technical Design Lead (LCDAE)\n\nOur client, a leading consultancy in the energy and engineering sectors, is currently seeking a Technical Design Lead to join their team. The position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in the field.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nLead large-scale design projects, overseeing all phases from FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) to project closeout.\nProvide overall project management including resourcing, risk management, and financial oversight.\nAct as a key point of contact for clients, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to client satisfaction.\nEnsure compliance with best practices and UK regulations, including safety standards.\nLead contract negotiations and actively pursue new business opportunities.\nManage subcontractors, regulatory bodies, and project stakeholders, ensuring effective collaboration and communication.\nAct as Lead Contractor Design Approval Engineer (LCDAE), ensuring compliance with UK Construction regulations and National Grid procedures.\nLead engineering design efforts across the UK business, collaborating with the Engineering Director to form global project teams.\nDrive strategic development of the department and contribute to business planning.\nFoster a world-class customer service culture to drive client success and maintain a high standard of ethics and integrity.\nAct as principal designer representative (PD Rep).\n\nJob Requirements:\n\nBachelor's degree in a relevant discipline with design management experience.\nAdvanced understanding of UK CDM Regulations and different forms of contracts (NEC, FIDIC).\nProven experience managing multiple high-value, complex projects.\nExperience working on National Grid Electricity Transmission projects is an advantage.\nStrong technical, contractual, and financial management skills.\nLeadership in fostering client success and world-class customer service.\nAbility to provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior staff.\nProven track record in business growth and identifying new opportunities.\n\nBenefits:\n\nCompetitive salary\nOpportunity to work on landmark projects\nProfessional development and training opportunities\nFostering a culture of curiosity and diverse perspectives\nGlobally connected team\nIf you are an experienced Technical Design Lead looking to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply now and be a part of our client's innovative and dynamic team

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Group Senior Treasury Manager to join a rapidly expanding yet well-established international organisation headquartered in Birmingham.\n\nReporting to the Group Finance Director, this role will be responsible for budgeting and forecasting Group interest and debt as well as the short-term cash flow forecast. You will play a central role in executing both the debt and hedging strategy and maintaining relationships with banks.\n\nYou will take ownership of all treasury activities across the group, playing a key role in optimising liquidity, managing financial risk, and supporting strategic initiatives including M&A. This is a senior, high‑profile role requiring a commercially minded treasury leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, international environment.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLead group cash flow forecasting and liquidity management, ensuring adequate funding for operations and growth initiatives\nDevelop and implement financial risk management strategies, including FX, interest rate hedging and related financial instruments\nOptimise the group's capital structure and manage relationships with banks and financial institutions\nPrepare and present high‑quality treasury reporting and insights to GFD and senior leadership team\nAct as the treasury subject‑matter expert on strategic projects, including acquisitions and other corporate transactions\nHelp promote and elevate the finance function across the wider organisationSkills & Experience\n\nFully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with a strong academic background\nProven track record in senior treasury roles within a complex, multinational organisation\nStrong expertise in treasury operations, financial markets and risk management\nAdvanced financial modelling and numerical skills, with experience managing cash flow and investment portfolios\nExcellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial matters clearly to senior stakeholdersWhat's on Offer\n\nA rare opportunity to join a high‑growth business with an experienced executive leadership team\nBirmingham‑based role with hybrid working pattern.\nSignificant scope for professional development and long‑term career progression\nA collaborative, dynamic culture that values innovation and strategic thinking\nHighly competitive remuneration package including bonus and car allowanceAt Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.\n\nBy applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data

Operations Manager / Sales Director / Engineering Manager required to join a global leading engineering manufacturer\n\n The Operations Manager / Sales Director / Engineering Manager will drive business growth by developing and executing high-impact sales strategies, taking full ownership of profit and loss, and overseeing global operations for a global compressed air manufacturer. This role will focus on maximizing sales, leading a high-performing team, and collaborating with engineering departments across the UK and Europe to ensure operational excellence and drive revenue growth. \n\n The Operations Manager / Sales Director / Engineering Manager should have a strong sales bias within the engineering or manufacturing sector, with proven expertise in profit and loss management, driving high-margin selling, and implementing growth strategies. This hybrid role requires regular travel to the UK head office in the South UK and across Europe as needed.\n\n Package:\n\n£120k-£150k depending on experience\nBonus\nCompany Car or allowance\nPension\nAdditional company benefitsOperations Manager / Sales Director / Engineering Manager Role:\nDrive business growth by developing and executing sales strategies to maximize revenue and profitability for a global compressed air manufacturer.\nTake full ownership of profit and loss, ensuring financial targets are met and cost control measures are in place.\nOversee global operations, ensuring efficiency across engineering, production, and service delivery, while focusing on increasing sales and operational efficiency.\nLead and motivate a high-performing, sales-driven team focused on growth and client satisfaction in the compressed air industry.\nCollaborate with engineering teams across the UK and Europe, ensuring alignment on sales goals and operational excellence.\nWork with the European team to deliver training that enhances sales performance and operational excellence in engineering departments.Operations Manager / Sales Director / Engineering Manager Requirements:\nProven experience as a General Manager, Sales Director, or Operations Manager with a strong sales focus within engineering or manufacturing.\nExpertise in driving high-margin sales and implementing strategies that maximize profitability in engineering or manufacturing.\nExtensive experience in profit and loss management, financial analysis, and budget development that supports sales-driven business growth.\nFamiliarity with engineering processes across design, production, sales, and service delivery, leveraging these for sales success.\nStrong leadership skills with a proven track record of managing diverse teams and achieving ambitious sales goals.\nExperience within fluid power sectors (e.g., compressed air, pneumatics, hydraulics, MRO, pumps, valves, rotating equipment) is a plus.\nHybrid role requiring commuting to the head office in South UK and travel across Europe as needed