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Job Description\n\nInfection Prevention & Control Lead Nurse \n\nOaklands Hospital | Part Time 22.5 Hours Per Week\n\nOaklands Hospital are recruiting for an Infection Prevention & Control Lead Nurse to join the team on a part time contract.\n\nThe successful candidate will be expected\n\nTo carry out the necessary surveillance to identify and monitor infections within the hospital\n\nTo provide advice on Infection Prevention and Control issues and to contribute in the interpretation and development of local procedures based on group policy for the prevention and control of infection.\n\nTo undertake training and education on Infection Prevention and Control issues.\n\nTo attend and provide reports for Infection Control and Clinical Governance Committees.\n\nTo carry out environmental audits for infection prevention and control throughout the hospital, ensuring that action plans are developed and instigated\n\nLiaise closely with all heads of department on Infection Prevention and Control issues\n\nTo help create and maintain an environment that will ensure the safety of the patient/client, his or her relatives, visitors and Health Care Workers using infection prevention and control knowledge, communication skills, nursing and teaching skills and attitudes appropriate to each situation\n\nTo co-ordinate all aspects of Infection Prevention and Control issues within the hospital on behalf of the Hospital Director\n\nWhat you'll bring with you\n\nCurrent NMC registration\n\nAt least 30 credits at level 5 or 6 in modules relevant to Infection Prevention and Control Practice or recognised Infection Prevention and Control qualification/willingness to undertake - essential\n\nA teaching/assessing qualification or equivalent - desirable\n\nA warm, considerate and empathetic character\n\nA commitment to support patients and the team\n\nThe ability to make decisions and use your own initiative\n\nStrong communication skills \n\nA flexible and positive attitude\n\nWhy join us?\n\nAt Ramsay Health Care UK, our people are at the heart of our success. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career development, because we’re people caring for people:\n\nHealth, Wellbeing & Financial Security\n\nPrivate Medical Cover, with the option to add your partner and dependants\n\nDiscounted Bupa Dental Insurance\n\nLife Assurance (Death in Service) x3 your base salary\n\nPrivate Pension, with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying period\n\nEmployee Assistance Programme\n\nWork–Life Balance\n\n25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days\n\nFlexible shift patterns, where possible\n\nFamily friendly policies including enhanced parental leave\n\nVolunteer leave to support causes that matter to you\n\nCareer Development & Recognition\n\nTraining and Development via the Ramsay Academy to support your career development\n\nColleague recognition programme to celebrate our people\n\nLifestyle & Everyday Perks\n\nAccess to our benefits platform, offering a wide range of discounts\n\nCycle2Work scheme\n\nSubsidised staff restaurant, where possible\n\nFree parking on site, where possible\n\nAbout Us:\n\nRamsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England.\n\nWe love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.\n\n“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.\n\nAll offers of employment in respect of this appointment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service.\n\nWe care.\n \n\nIt’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.\n \n\n“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.\n\nWe are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.\n\nWe are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks. \n\nWe care.\n \n\nIt’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.\n \n\n“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.\n\nWe are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.\n\nWe are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks

Customer Insight Lead£70,000-£90,000 + BonusGreater Manchester (Hybrid - 2x Days a Week in Office) THE COMPANY A leading UK health and life insurer, known for its innovative, rewards-led model that incentivises healthier lifestyles, is seeking a Customer Insight Lead. The business is backed by a global financial services group and continues to operate at scale; they're investing heavily in data, analytics, and customer insight, and doubling down on personalisation and customer-centricity, with insight at the core. THE ROLE Reporting into the Director of Customer Insight, this is a senior individual contributor role acting as the strategic glue across Analytics, BI, and Insight. • Define and drive the customer insight strategy and frameworks, • Bridge data, tech, and business teams to ensure insight drives decisions, • Partner with Marketing, Product, and Data Science, • Champion a customer-first mindset across the organisation, • Deliver hands-on analysis and insight to influence outcomes, • Support self-serve BI and scalable insight delivery YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE • Strong SQL, • Python experience is strongly preferred, • Proven ability to turn data into clear, actionable insight, • Experience with predictive / advanced analytics or modelling frameworks, • Background in large, complex organisations (FS&I a plus), • Strong stakeholder management with a focus on driving impact Please register your interest by sending your CV to Adam Osborne at Harnham via the Apply link on this page.

Managing Director Location: Manchester HQ (hybrid - 1 day per week in Manchester office) Package: Circa 6 figure basic salary + performance bonus Overview An ambitious, multi-entity building and construction consultancy group is seeking a commercially astute and operationally strong Managing Director to lead and scale its Building Surveying and Engineering businesses. The group operates across three aligned but independently structured companies covering: • Traditional Building Consultancy (commercial & residential), • Surveying & Engineering (structural and commercial focus) There is already strong inbound enquiry flow and an established client base. The requirement is for a senior leader capable of building infrastructure, driving utilisation and profitability, improving governance and quality standards, and scaling the professional services arms of the business to the next level. This is a Board-level opportunity with genuine strategic influence and a pathway to equity. The Opportunity The Managing Director will assume full operational leadership of the Building Consultancy and Surveying & Engineering businesses, while providing strategic oversight and alignment support to the group's contracting arm where required. This role requires far more than technical surveying capability. It demands commercial ownership, operational structure, team leadership and strategic growth delivery. Core Responsibilities 1. Strategic & Commercial Leadership • Translate the group's 5-year growth vision into a structured, deliverable operational roadmap, • Lead quarterly strategic planning with the Executive Director and senior leadership team, • Implement scalable systems across billing, utilisation, performance metrics and reporting, • Improve margin control, consultant performance and cost discipline, • Develop and execute a proactive business development strategy alongside inbound marketing flow, • Represent the group at networking events, frameworks and tender interviews 2. Revenue & Business Development • Deliver target per month billing in the Building Consultancy arm, • Deliver target per month billing in the Surveying & Engineering arm, • Personally lead high-value client engagement and complex tender submissions, • Build long-term account management strategies for institutional and public-sector clients, • Identify and convert new frameworks, long-term contracts and multi-disciplinary opportunities 3. Operational Management & Infrastructure • Take ownership of day-to-day running of the professional services businesses, • Oversee project allocation across the group's businesses to ensure correct service alignment, • Introduce structured operational workflows and reporting processes, • Oversee finance coordination, monthly performance reviews and forecasting, • Improve internal systems around resourcing, logistics and delivery coordination 4. Technical & Professional Oversight • Act as senior Chartered Surveyor and signatory where required, • Oversee complex instructions including:, • Dilapidations (landlord & tenant), • Technical due diligence & pre-acquisition surveys, • Building condition surveys & defect diagnosis, • Feasibility studies & project monitoring, • Structural appraisals and engineering-led investigations, • Provide oversight on high-rise compliance matters and structural considerations, • Mentor junior surveyors through APC and CPD frameworks 5. Client Account Leadership • Serve as senior relationship lead on key accounts (public sector, property managers, education, NHS and institutional clients), • Ensure retention, repeat work and upsell of complementary services, • Resolve escalated project issues, • Implement structured onboarding for new major contracts 6. Governance, Accreditations & Compliance • Lead RICS firm registration and compliance strategy for Surveying & Engineering, • Maintain audit readiness and QA frameworks, • Standardise reporting quality across both businesses, • Implement structured CPD pathways and QPR frameworks, • Drive professional culture and accountability Candidate Profile • MRICS or FRICS Chartered Building Surveyor, • 10+ years' post-qualification experience, • Proven leadership within a building consultancy, surveying practice or multi-disciplinary environment, • Demonstrable experience growing revenue and improving profitability, • Strong knowledge of commercial building surveying, dilapidations, defect diagnosis and project management, • Financial literacy and understanding of P&L ownership, • Experience managing teams and consultants, • Commercially confident and client-facing

Job Title: Technical Lead / Staff Software Engineer /Engineering Lead/ Technical Director/ Chief Engineer Salary: £63,000 - £103,000 + Hybrid Working Location: Manchester, Salford, Leeds, Bradford Our client is seeking enthusiastic and proactive individuals to join their growing team. Working in a busy but dynamic environment, you will Join our clients Digital & Data team working alongside product, design and a wide range of other experts and cross-disciplinary teams to bring ideas to life through innovative software solutions. Our client has over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And have a deep expertise in a number of areas not limited to but including consumer and manufacturing, defence financial services and transport. With teams that operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, the US, Nordics, and Netherlands. A fantastic opportunity to work on a broad variety of projects and tech stacks for clients across seven sectors - no project is ever the same. Tech stack required ideally: You can expect to work with the following technologies to ensure scalable, high-performance applications: • Programming Languages: JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, C#, • Frameworks: Vue/Angular/React/Node/Next, Spring/Spring Boot, .NET/ASP.NET, • Cloud platforms: AWS, GCP, Azure, • CI/CD:Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, • IaC: Terraform, CloudFormation, Azure Bicep Essential requirements • Experience in managing and technically leading a software engineering team, • Soft-skills to interact with clients, demonstrating credibility in technology and overall delivery, • Proven capability in shaping the end-to-end software delivery lifecycle, driving improvements across development, testing, deployment, and operational phases., • Ability to implement infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD, and efficient release management strategies., • Enhance system performance using load testing, caching, and optimizing database queries and application logic for better scalability and response times., • Expertise in modern engineering standards such as TDD, contract testing, and secure coding, as well as architectural patterns like event-driven architecture and platform migration., • Experience providing technical subject matter expertise to shape bids and client proposals. Can present proposed approaches and discuss technical implementation with prospective clients during the sales process., • You thrive in problem-solving and analytical thinking to create long-term solutions, • You enjoy collaborating with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment You are required to be able to work in the UK full time without restriction and be eligible for SC Clearance. If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience required for this role, then please apply to Evolve Recruitment, Kingston upon Thames for more information. Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Quantity Surveyor Manchester Permanent Who are we? MCR Property Group is a national real estate investment and development company with offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Edinburgh. Our core focus is the delivery of high-quality residential and industrial developments, alongside the active asset management of an expanding portfolio of existing assets. With a development pipeline portfolio valued in excess of £2 billion, MCR is firmly positioned as one of the UK’s most ambitious and fast-growing property businesses. As we continue to scale over the coming years, we are seeking motivated, commercially astute construction professionals who are looking to grow alongside the business. This is an opportunity to join a company at a pivotal stage of its expansion, where strong performance is recognised, responsibility is real, and progression is earned. Who are we recruiting? We are currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to play a key role in the commercial and financial delivery of an assigned office refurbishment project within the Greater Manchester area. In this position, you will be responsible for ensuring schemes are procured efficiently and delivered within agreed budgets and programmes, providing hands-on commercial expertise from inception through to final account. Reporting into the Construction Director and Commercial Director, with direct exposure to the Board, you will take ownership of monthly cost reporting, financial forecasting, contract and subcontract packages, and the management of variations. You will work closely with a wider delivery team of Project Managers and fellow Quantity Surveyors, contributing to the commercial strategy and financial control of projects across the portfolio. The role is primarily office-based, with regular site visits for meetings, valuations, and project reviews depending on your experience level and project location. Tell us about you The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of subcontract procurement processes and have a minimum of three years’ experience working as a Quantity Surveyor across a range of project types and values, with particular experience in the delivery of high end office refurbishment projects. You will have gained experience within a developer, main contractor, or subcontractor environment and be confident operating across both pre- and post-contract stages. This includes preparing cost plans and estimates, measurement for bills of quantities, tendering and procurement, value engineering, tender reporting, interim valuations, and final accounts. A broad knowledge of construction industry processes, procedures, and best practice is essential, along with solid technical understanding of building materials, construction techniques, and building systems. You will be comfortable working with financial and reporting tools and be fully computer literate, with strong working knowledge of Excel, Word, and related software. A full, clean driving licence is also required. From a personal and professional perspective, this role requires someone who approaches challenges head-on, is confident acting as a sounding board for colleagues and stakeholders, and can provide practical, commercially sound solutions when issues arise. You will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, be comfortable negotiating with subcontractors and consultants, and carry yourself with professionalism and confidence when dealing with individuals at all levels of seniority. This is a role for someone who wants responsibility, visibility, and the chance to make a tangible impact within a growing business. If you are commercially driven, technically capable, and looking for an opportunity to develop your career within a high-growth property company, we would welcome your application.

Head Of Compliance \n\n Competitive Salary Plus Bonus & Benefits \n\n Yorkshire (With Hybrid Working) \n\n Haggerty Jaques is delighted to be instructed on a sole agency basis to recruit a Head of Compliance for this innovative law firm. \n\n \n\n The Opportunity \n\n \n\n This is a senior, high-impact role at a particularly exciting stage of the organisation’s growth. \n\n \n\n Operating at the intersection of legal services, risk management and digital innovation, the business supports a large and diverse client base across the UK. As it continues to scale, there is a clear focus on strengthening governance, enhancing operational discipline and ensuring a robust, forward-looking compliance framework. \n\n \n\n Reporting directly to the Director of Legal Services, you will take ownership of the compliance and professional standards function - hands-on initially but having a greater strategic focus as the business evolves. \n\n \n\n The Role \n\n \n\n You will lead and shape the organisation’s approach to legal compliance, risk, and governance, ensuring alignment with a complex and evolving regulatory landscape. \n\n \n\n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n \n\n\n\t \n\n The Ideal Candidate \n\n \n\n We are open to a range of backgrounds for this role. You may be: \n\n \n\n\n\t \n\n\n\t \n\n This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to lead and develop a compliance function within a business that is doing things differently. \n\n \n\n You will play a key role in: \n\n \n\n\n\t \n\n Haggerty Jaques is committed to promoting equality and diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of background. \n\n \n\n \n\n

This global Top 100 commercial practice based in central Manchester is looking to recruit a Senior Solicitor / Partner to their employment team and help grow the practice. This role can offer: • Salaried / Fixed Share Equity Partnership, • Genuine Hybrid Working & Flexibility, • Low Targets of 4.5 Hours per day This firm has a top-quality reputation dealing with commercial employment work, and they work with a broad range of clients across a diverse range of sectors, including large corporations, SMEs, financial services organisations, high-net-worth individuals and business owners. The firm has ambitious plans for the expansion and development of its commercial employment law team in Manchester over the next few years. As this is a senior appointment, you will be expected to play a key role in the development of the employment team and the Manchester office. This is an all-inclusive role, and you'll be dealing with fee-earning, management, business development and utilising your existing client network, as well as fostering the existing client base that is in place too. Salary on offer is attractive and can range up to £200,000 for the right individual, plus a comprehensive benefits package including hybrid working and an excellent partner bonus. Culture is key at this practice, with lots of inclusivity, trust across the board and no egos. Feel free to get in touch with Nick Skelly at QED Legal for a confidential chat and to discuss this role in more detail.

Title: Children Solicitor (NQ to 3 PQE) - Manchester \n\n Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated Solicitor for highly sought permanent positon. \n\n Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. \n\n Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001-2013 accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. \n\n Family & Children Department Background: \n\n Our client’s Family & Children law department is ranked and recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for family and matrimonial work, providing confidential advice with effective representation. The family team includes practitioners who have achieved the Law Society’s Children Law and Family Law Advanced accreditations providing advocacy in all court proceedings, ensuring their clients receive a consistent and professional service as well as a high degree of continuity. \n\n In addition, our client’s Family department is experienced in assisting high net worth individuals in divorce matters with specialist divorce solicitors with expertise in domestic abuse, adoption, child abduction, prohibitive steps orders, specific issues orders, injunctions, spousal and child maintenance, properties, pensions and freezing injunctions. \n\n Main Duties and Responsibilities: \n\n\n\t • Report directly to Department Director\n\t, • Responsible for all aspects of Children Law work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n\t, • Ability to manage and supervise Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities\n\t, • Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department\n\t, • Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Children work including divorce, financial disputes and remedies, international elements of child abduction/ adoption, injunctions/ non molestation orders and providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n\t, • NQ - 3 years PQE as Solicitor\n\t, • Have extensive experience in dealing with all Family / Child Care related work\n\t, • Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying\n\t, • Strong management skills\n\t, • Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals\n\t, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve complicated practicalities involved in child care issues\n\t, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n\t, • Working knowledge of the publicly funded Family and Child Care work and have the ability to service privately funded cases\n\t, • Experience in own advocacy is an advantage\n\t, • Base Salary: £40,000–£45,000 p.a., depending on experience \n\t

Heyne Tillett Steel is an award-winning structural and civil engineering practice with a reputation for intelligent design and innovative, practical solutions. Based in central London and established in 2007 by directors Andy Heyne, Mark Tillett and Tom Steel, the practice now has over 180 people. We are currently work on exciting and innovative projects throughout the UK for many of the leading developers and architects. Heyne Tillett Steel is an Employee Ownership Trust. We are committed to the development and success of our staff and maintaining the ethos of the practice. We are now looking to establish a team of talented individuals to our office in Manchester. If you want to be part of a young, friendly and dynamic team, then we want to hear from you. About the role: We are currently seeking an experienced Associate Director level Civil Engineering professional to lead and grow our Civil Engineering team in Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who combines strong technical expertise with leadership ability, and who is keen to play a key role in the continued development of a supportive and welcoming team. Key Responsibilities • Lead and coordinate civil engineering design activities, • Work closely with the Structures Director and London Civils Management on project delivery, • Act as a client-facing representative, developing and maintaining strong working relationships, • Lead civils business development through work winning, fee proposals and bid submissions, • Oversee technical quality, standards and regulatory compliance across project delivery, • Support the financial management of projects, including resource planning and team performance monitoring Ideal Candidate • Proven leadership and technical experience within civil engineering design teams, • Strong client management and stakeholder engagement skills, • Ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership and multidisciplinary teams, • Commercial awareness, with experience in business development and bid support, • Sound understanding of technical standards, quality assurance and regulatory requirements, • Strong organisational and financial management skills, including resource planning and team performance monitoring, • Proactive, professional and confident in a leadership role Heyne Tillett Steel is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.

· Rare global strategic account role within veterinary imaging · Market-leading, innovative organisation with a truly global footprint · High-profile corporate customers and executive-level engagement · Strong career progression, autonomy and earning potential THE ROLE: Reporting to the Managing Director, you will own a portfolio of multinational veterinary corporate groups across key regions including UK, Belgium, Netherlands and Sweden. You will define and execute global account strategies, drive multi-country revenue growth, and ensure consistent service delivery worldwide. You'll partner with senior stakeholders, leading global tenders, negotiations and renewals, while coordinating cross-functional teams internationally. Highly strategic, commercially driven role with real visibility and influence. THE COMPANY: A leading global provider of veterinary imaging equipment and services, known for innovation, quality and long-term customer partnerships, with continued investment in people and products. REQUIREMENTS: • 5+ years Key/Corporate Account Management within veterinary, • Experience with large corporate veterinary chains (essential), • Strong commercial & financial acumen, • International / matrix organisation experience, • Executive stakeholder management THE PACKAGE: £65,000-£80,000 + 15% bonus Fully expensed car | Private healthcare | Pension | Laptop & mobile | Lunch allowance 25 days holiday + bank holidays

Our ‘Heritage, Townscape and Landscape’ team at Turley is growing. Be part of this and help guide and deliver some of the most high-profile, diverse and interesting projects in the UK. We are seeking a Heritage specialist with a local knowledge and passion for the city to drive our growth in Manchester and the North West. Our work is very varied and includes residential developments, renewable energy schemes, sports stadia, tall buildings, town/city centre regeneration projects, and commercial development. The position will ideally be based from our Manchester office. “This is an exciting time to join the Turley Heritage, Townscape and Landscape team within our vibrant Manchester office. You’ll be helping to lead a dynamic team that strives for excellence and is proactively responding to opportunities within the development sector; delivering some of the more exciting projects across the north of England.” Katy Lightbody, Senior Director, Heritage and Townscape About the role We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced and dedicated Heritage Director, to join our Heritage, Townscape and Landscape team to drive our growth in the North West and lead on delivering exciting projects. In this role you will: • Promote and deliver our heritage services, working closely with other heritage, landscape and townscape specialists in the team and collaborating with wider Turley services., • Provide strategic and commercially informed built heritage advice to clients on complex and high profile projects, underpinned by sound judgement and expert assessment., • Deliver and effectively oversee the highest standard of heritage assessment and be proficient in preparing and reviewing assessments of significance and impact as well as Environmental Impact Assessment., • Adept in positively engaging with statutory bodies and stakeholders including conservation officers and Historic England., • Prepare evidence for planning appeals and act as built heritage expert witness at Hearings and Public Inquiries., • Contribute to the success of our service, as part of the leadership team, through work-winning, being a trusted advisor to clients, robust financial stewardship and proactively assisting with the development and wellbeing of our people., • Be proactive in the marketplace, profile-raising and doing business development in your own way to find new work and retain clients., • Take a proactive approach to developing others, including through effective delegation and line management., • There are also opportunities to support wider team and company strategies and initiatives aligned with personal interest. With teams in London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Cambridge, Turley Heritage, Townscape and Landscape is respected across the UK for their reputation in delivering expert and robust advice as trusted advisors to clients and promoting development based on informed, well-considered and sound justification. About you The ideal candidate will: • Be an exceptional heritage professional with a strong track record and reputation in heritage advice and assessment and the planning and development process in a consultancy environment., • Have a strong track record of business development and work winning., • Have excellent project management experience (both time and resource) of delivering large, complex and high-value projects., • Have strong leadership and line management skills, including delegation, a commercial outlook, robust financial stewardship, client contact, liaison/negotiation with co-consultants/planning stakeholders etc., • Have a strategic outlook, bringing energy, ideas, and positivity., • Be resilient and be able to work independently., • Have developed strong relationships within their network of clients and contacts., • Be a team player, one who enjoys working with and takes pride in developing others. A relevant qualification and IHBC membership or membership of another relevant professional body would be preferred. About Turley To find out more about life at Turley - our culture and the learning and development opportunities, as well as what you can expect in terms of salary and benefits, please see the ___. How to apply If you think that Turley could be the right move for you, please apply in confidence by following the Apply Now link below or email , providing your CV and a covering letter. We welcome applications directly, and would prefer not to receive CVs from recruitment agencies. The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK/Ireland by the start of their employment. Our aim is to be an even more diverse and inclusive company; we celebrate difference and we're actively building more diverse teams. We welcome applications from candidates regardless of background and personal circumstances who meet the criteria set out above. We would love for you to join an organisation that enables you to thrive. If you need any assistance during the recruitment process or we can put in any adjustments for you, please contact Turley’s People & Culture team ().

Propel Finance was established in 1996 to provide flexible and accessible finance to SMEs across the country. Now, more than 20 years on, Propel has grown to become one of the UK’s largest, independent finance houses. We have continued to deliver leading-edge finance solutions through a unique combination of teamwork and technology. As a Corporate Relationship Director in our Asset Finance team, you’ll drive commercial growth by originating and developing long-term relationships with businesses with turnovers above £10 million — both directly and through strategic partner channels. You’ll work consultatively with senior stakeholders to understand their strategic goals and funding needs. With a strong understanding of credit, asset finance structures, and business lifecycles, you’ll shape tailored solutions that enable your clients to acquire both hard and soft assets to support expansion, productivity and transformation. You’ll manage a diverse portfolio across multiple sectors, leveraging your insight, network, and commercial acumen to deliver compelling, solution-led proposals. This is a high-impact, outward-facing role for someone who thrives on autonomy and opportunity. As part of a highly supportive team, you'll balance proactive business development with a focus on quality client experience — ensuring every business you support feels confident, informed and well-served. Required experience: • Recent and relevant sales experience in Corporate/Commercial Banking and the ability to structure complex deals over £1million, • Proven credit skills with the ability to conduct full financial analysis, • Understanding of operational risks, changing economic conditions and regulatory requirements We are proud to be a member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme and are committed to improving workplace inclusion. The Curve Group is Propel’s outsource partner for Recruitment and a "Data Processor". The Curve Group will hold the information you submit but Propel will have access to it. You can find their privacy policy here: ___

Financial Controller - Law Firm - £80,000 - Hybrid role - Mancghester City Centre Your new company A renowned, award-winning top 100 law firm is looking to appoint a talented Financial Controller to join its high-performing finance function in Manchester City Centre. Working closely with the Finance Director, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the firm’s financial strategy. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Financial Accountant ready to step into a leadership role with autonomy, influence, and room to grow. Your new role You will take ownership of preparing core financial statements, including the Balance Sheet, Profit, and Cash Flow reports, ensuring full compliance with relevant reporting frameworks such as GAAP or IFRS.You’ll lead budgeting and forecasting cycles, analyse financial performance, highlight trends, and deliver meaningful insights to senior stakeholders. Your responsibilities will also include managing tax submissions, supporting internal and external audits, and maintaining robust financial controls. As a Financial Controller you’ll guide and develop your team, promoting accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement across all financial processes. What you'll need to succeed You must be fully qualified through ACCA, CIMA, or ACA, with proven experience producing statutory financial statements and strong technical accounting expertise. Excellent communication skills. Ability to turn complex financial data into clear, actionable insights. Strong organisational capability and confidence managing multiple priorities. A proactive, improvement-focused mindset What you'll get in return You’ll receive a competitive salary of £80,000, plus a hybrid working model that supports a healthy work-life balance. The firm offers flexibility, autonomy, and a collaborative culture that encourages professional development and progression within a growing 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. 4775182

Finance Director for a privately owned growing chemical manufacturer in Manchester, paying up to £90k Your new company A leading UK-based chemical manufacturer and distributor, operating within a wider privately owned group. The business has delivered consistent growth in recent years and continues to re-invest in site development whilst investing in new chemistry and infrastructure that is driving further expansion across domestic and international markets. Your new role You will be initially tasked with driving best practice across the finance team, owning the production of accurate monthly management accounts and KPI reporting, supporting strategic decision making through financial analysis, and managing the annual budget cycle and rolling forecasts. Key responsibilities include overseeing cashflow, credit exposure, capital expenditure and fixed asset controls, as well as managing statutory audits, tax compliance and R&D tax credit submissions. The role also maintains banking relationships, manages VAT returns, and oversees payroll, employee benefits and insurance, while supporting wider business initiatives as needed. What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), with previous experience in Manufacturing, ideally within a group structure. You will need to have strong communication skills and be able to adapt and communicate with finance and non-finance staff members. You'll have a strong personality, with the ability to influence and drive decisions in a fast paced environment. What you'll get in return You'll receive a competitive salary of up to £100k + car, bonus and benefits, alongside brilliant opportunities to be at the forefront of business critical decisions. The business has a fantastic culture, and you'll be joining a well renowned international chemical manufacturing business based in Manchester. 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. 4780617

MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST - INTERIM FINANCE MANAGER - SALARY UP TO £60K - 6M FTC - SALFORD Your new company Large, values-driven Multi-academy Trust serving diverse communities across the North of England. Your new role As an experienced Finance Manager, you will be reporting to the Finance Director and taking ownership of the financial support of the school, including but not limited to, production of monthly management accounts, monthly forecasting and bank / balance sheet reconciliations.Please note this role is a 6-MONTH FTC and will be based full-time onsite, therefore access to a car and a full UK driving licence would be useful. Successful applicants will also require an Enhanced DBS check. What you'll need to succeed • You will be a fully qualified accountant (CIMA preferred) or an exceptional QBE., • Extensive experience within an Education or MAT environment is essential as you will be working closely with the Headteacher on a daily basis., • Production of monthly management account packs and monthly re-forecasting., • Reconciliations and VAT submissions., • Proven history of successfully leading small finance teams., • Experience of Procurement support will be useful in this role., • You will be confident and forward-facing, with the ability to communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance colleagues., • You will have a disciplined approach to workload and are able to adapt quickly in a new environment. What you'll get in return The opportunity to join a thriving Trust as an experienced Interim Finance Manager while they go through a period of change. You will be reporting to a fantastic Finance Director and working alongside a collaborative and established team, earning a competitive salary of up to £60,000 dependent on experience. 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 Georgia Wilson at Hays Manchester as soon as possible. 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. 4768970

Project Systems Accountant | 6-12 Months | Hybrid Working | Up to £60,000 | Higher Education Sector Your new company A well-established organisation within the Higher Education sector is embarking on a major finance systems transformation programme. With legacy, paper-based processes and highly detailed financial regulations, they are now preparing to transition from Sage to a modern cloud-based finance system. They are seeking an experienced Finance Systems Accountant to lead this change and ensure the successful adoption of new processes across the organisation. Your new role Reporting into the Finance Director and working closely with the Management Accountant, you will take ownership of the end-to-end project to deliver a new cloud-based finance system. Your key responsibilities will include: • Project-managing the transition from Sage to a cloud-based accounting platform., • Engaging with non-finance teams to embed new processes into operational workflows and delivering staff training to ensure adoption., • Reviewing existing financial regulations and recommending updates to internal controls aligned to the new system environment., • Working with finance assistants to identify and implement a new approach to student group expense claims., • Ensuring successful integration between the organisation’s existing system and the new finance system., • You will be a fully qualified Accountant (CIMA / CIPFA / ACCA) or an exceptional QBE with demonstrable experience in similar roles., • A strong background in large, complex environments - exposure to shared services would be highly advantageous., • A proven track record of leading finance system change, including managing integration challenges., • Experience reviewing and automating key finance processes., • A pivotal role leading a major transformation project in the Higher Education sector., • The opportunity to shape future processes and controls within a supportive and collaborative finance function. If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you’re an accountant looking for a new job in finance, please contact Benjamin Stanton at the Hays Senior Finance team in Manchester. # 4775871

Permanent Management Accountant job with an expanding company in the Stockport area. Your new company An ambitious and growing organisation based in Stockport, is looking to strengthen its finance team during an exciting period of expansion. This is a fantastic opportunity for a part-qualified Management Accountant to join a forward-thinking business that values innovation and professional development. Your new role Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making and ensuring robust financial governance. You will be responsible for preparing accurate monthly management accounts, developing budgets and costing models, and providing insightful financial analysis to drive performance and sustainability. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare and present monthly management accounts to senior management., • Support budget setting, forecasting, and financial planning processes., • Deliver costings, process improvements, and systems reporting., • Develop and oversee financial systems and identify opportunities for improvement., • Prepare working papers for statutory audit requirements., • Utilise financial modelling techniques to appraise projects and make recommendations., • Communicate financial information effectively to non-financial stakeholders., • Oversee and support other members of the finance team.What you'll need to succeed:, • Part-qualified ACCA or CIMA and actively studying towards qualification., • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a management accounting role., • Strong analytical and numerical skills with excellent attention to detail., • Ability to produce high-quality reports and presentations., • Confident in working independently and making sound decisions., • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build strong relationships.What you'll get in return:, • Competitive salary and benefits package includes a rising holiday allowance, a pension and medical., • Full study support towards ACCA/CIMA qualification., • Opportunity to work in a growing, dynamic organisation., • Professional development and career progression. 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. 4755374

Graduate Business Consultant 📍 Manchester – Spinningfields Bridge innovative enterprises with the top 1% of talent. QP Group is a high-growth executive search firm supporting leading and scaling organisations across Life Sciences and Industrial markets. We don’t do transactional recruitment - we appoint the leaders who shape the future of science and industry. We are hiring ambitious graduates to join our Manchester office as 360 Executive Search Consultants. The Role This is a true 360 position where you will: • Generate new business from scratch within high-growth markets, • Engage C-suite and senior leaders across life sciences and industrial sectors, • Take detailed executive hiring briefs from innovative enterprises, • Deliver precision-tailored search assignments end-to-end, • Account manage clients to build long-term strategic partnerships, • Build a global network of top 1% talent What We’re Looking For • Competitive, commercially driven graduates, • High resilience and strong communication skills, • Comfortable engaging senior stakeholders, • Motivated by performance, autonomy, and financial reward, • Aligned with our values: Excellence, Relentlessness, Transparency, Commitment, Striving for 1% What We Offer • Industry-leading commission structure - earn up to 66%, • Life-changing earning potential from early in your career, • Private healthcare, • Subsidised gym membership, • Office in Spinningfields (Free barista coffee, beer & prosecco tap, networking events, 30% off neighbouring venues), • Structured development pathway from Consultant to Director If you want to operate at the top 1% - and build a career with genuine financial upside - we want to hear from you. Apply directly or reach out to to discuss further.

The Opportunity This is a standout leadership opportunity within one of the UK’s most respected real estate consultancies. We are seeking an experienced Director of Valuations to take a key role in shaping and growing a high-performing Manchester-based team. This position offers genuine influence, client exposure at the highest level, and the platform to drive both strategy and revenue within a well-established business. If you are looking for a role where your expertise will be recognised, your voice heard, and your impact tangible, this is worth a confidential conversation. The Role You will operate as a senior leader within the valuation team, delivering across a diverse portfolio while driving growth and maintaining exceptional standards. Your responsibilities will include: • Leading complex valuation instructions across commercial, residential, industrial, and mixed-use assets, • Acting as a trusted advisor to key clients including lenders, developers, and property companies, • Providing strategic oversight and ensuring full compliance with RICS Red Book standards, • Driving business development and identifying new revenue opportunities, • Collaborating with wider business lines including Capital Markets and Agency, • Mentoring and developing junior professionals, building a high-performing team culture, • Delivering clear, insightful valuation reports and presenting advice to clients, • Monitoring market trends and providing informed commentary to clients and stakeholders, • Supporting business planning, team growth, and financial forecasting About You You are a commercially minded valuation professional with the credibility and ambition to operate at Director level. You will bring: • MRICS or FRICS qualification and Registered Valuer status, • Strong experience delivering Red Book Valuations across lending, development, and investment assets, • A proven ability to manage client relationships and win new business, • Excellent report writing and communication skills, • A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to property challenges, • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple high-value instructions Experience with Argus or KEL is advantageous, but not essential. What’s On Offer In return, you will receive a highly competitive package and the opportunity to play a key role in a market-leading business: • C. £85,000+, • Car Allowance, • Generous Pension Contribution, • 27+ days holiday plus bank holidays, • Private Medical Cover, • Life Assurance (3x salary), • Income Protection, • Additional flexible benefits This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role where you can genuinely shape a team, influence strategy, and accelerate your career. For a confidential discussion, please contact: Andrew Kingsley MRICS M: 07879 413 765 E: Please quote reference AK3568969 when applying.

About Dragonpass Dragonpass is a global travel and lifestyle loyalty platform serving over 40 million members across 130+ countries. It powers premium benefits—including airport lounge access, Fast Track, dining, and wellness—through partnerships with banks, card issuers, FinTech's, telecom providers, airlines, and online travel agencies. The business operates at the intersection of fintech, travel, and customer engagement, enabling partners like financial institutions and digital platforms to differentiate through high-value loyalty propositions. Role Overview The Sales Director, EMEA is a UK-based role, leading regional revenue growth, strategic partnerships, and team development across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This role requires a commercial leader experienced in selling complex, technology-enabled loyalty and engagement solutions into enterprise clients across financial services, telecoms, airlines, and travel ecosystems. You'll own the EMEA sales strategy, revenue targets and pipeline development, build high-performing teams, and drive multi-market deals with tier-1 clients. What we're looking for A Sales Director and commercial leader with significant experience in enterprise sales within one or more of the following: • Loyalty & rewards platforms, • Travel technology / travel distribution, • Fintech / payments / card benefits, • Telco value-added services You'll have proven experience selling into banks, telcos, airlines, OTAs, or financial institutions as well as a strong understanding of loyalty economics, customer engagement, and partner ecosystems. As a leader and manager, you'll have demonstrated success in building and scaling regional and globally dispersed sales teams, bringing strong coaching, mentoring, and performance management capability to drive excellence.

Company: Victoria College of Arts and Design Job Title: Lecturer - Creative Business Reports to: Programme Leader Location: ON-SITE, Manchester, UK Salary Range: £45,000 per annum Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 9am to 5pm Overview As a Lecturer at the Victoria College of Arts & Design, you are expected to play a key role in delivering, maintaining, and continuously enhancing the high standards of teaching, mentoring, and academic support that we aim to provide for our students. You will play a key role in designing, delivering, and assessing undergraduate and / or postgraduate modules and programmes. In particular, the role requires a broad and confident understanding of core business principles across areas such as entrepreneurship, strategy, marketing, innovation, operations, and professional practice. You will bring insight into how creative thinking enhances problem-solving, value creation, and decision-making within contemporary business contexts, including the creative and cultural industries. You will be expected to support students in developing business ideas, strategies, and ventures through research, experimentation, critical analysis, and reflective practice. This includes guiding students to translate ideas into viable business models, compelling propositions, and professionally presented outcomes that respond to industry challenges and entrepreneurial opportunities. This position is ideal for a lecturer who is passionate about teaching and mentoring, committed to student success, and motivated to develop enterprising, adaptable graduates who can think creatively while operating confidently across all areas of business. This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about teaching and mentoring, and who is also dedicated to delivering student success. Key Responsibilities Teaching and Module Delivery: • Plan, develop, and deliver high-quality, student-centred lectures, seminars, tutorials, and workshops for assigned modules., • Utilise a range of best-practice teaching methods to support various learning styles, fostering engagement and inclusivity., • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of subject areas, ensuring course content is relevant, current, and aligned with contemporary industry practice and research insight. Assessment and Feedback: • Design, manage and assess formative and summative coursework assignments, ensuring flexibility, fairness, transparency, and relevance., • Provide succinct, constructive, coherent and timely feedback to students, using written, recorded or written media, designed to aid students in their academic reflection, progress and development of core skills., • Ensure that grading and feedback is in line with best practice and standards across the English Higher Education sector. Student Support and Guidance: • Act as an academic advisor and mentor to students, providing guidance on academic matters and supporting their professional aspirations., • Organise and participate in student engagement activities and additional, non-curricular, learning and academic integrity support sessions., • Address individual student needs, such as reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities, and refer to appropriate support services as necessary. Curriculum and Module Development: • Work collaboratively with faculty, management, students and external stakeholders to develop, modify and enhance curricula so that it always reflects contemporary industry and academic trends., • As appropriate, devise, design, manage and deliver the continuous improvement of teaching resources, such as updating reading lists, case studies, practical equipment, practical exercises, and online learning content., • Participate, as appropriate and when requested, in all Academic Development Committees including curriculum review committees, considering such things as the development of new and revised programmes. Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement: • Adhere to all VCAD and Partner institution policies, procedures, and quality assurance standards., • Engage in peer review processes to improve and share good practices across teaching methods., • Participate in teaching observation and evaluation processes to ensure good quality support, development and enhancement of teaching practice across faculty. Professional Development: • Participate in professional development activities, keeping abreast of innovations and developments within the field of higher education teaching and learning and regulatory requirements. Administrative and Departmental Responsibilities: • Undertake, as required, administrative duties related to teaching, timetable management, module coordination, course management, marking, grading and other associated administrative tasks concerned with the efficient running of the Board, as well as any other appropriate duties reasonably requested by your line manager, including attendance and participation in departmental meetings., • Actively contribute to departmental goals and participate in activities such as open days, student recruitment, induction events, knowledge transfer and other outreach work., • Support VCAD initiatives, such as diversity and inclusion efforts, digital learning, and community collaboration. Staff Management Responsibilities: • Holders of any Lecturer post will have line management responsibilities as per their various and occasional non-substantive role, such as module or programme leader. These roles will be recognised through such procedures as remission of teaching hours or honorarium payments and will be reasonably negotiated with the Academic Dean and VCAD Director and in keeping with established VCAD policy. Qualifications & Experience: Essential (E) Desirable (D) • A Bachelor’s Degree (E), • Confidence and Ability to communicate complex information to a class of students. (E), • Ability to utilise a range of digital platforms, in particular Microsoft Office / 365. (E), • Enthusiasm, knowledge and experience of your specialist area. (E), • A Master’s Degree (D), • Relevant professional experience in an associated or appropriate area of practice (D), • Experience of Teaching (D), • Knowledge of the Higher Education sector in England. (D) Benefits • Annual leave (7.2 weeks), • Workplace pension scheme., • Company Sick Policy., • Statutory maternity/paternity pays., • Career development opportunities, • Training and self-development opportunities., • Gym membership discounts, • Retail discount schemes, • Cinema discounts, • Grocery discounts, • Cycle to work, • Investing and savings opportunities, • Financial wellbeing – personal debt advise., • Financial wellbeing education, • My Mind Pal (mental fitness)

About Ryft Ryft is a regulated payment facilitator and authorised payment institution building the infrastructure layer for modern commerce platforms. We enable marketplaces, SaaS platforms and multi-party ecosystems to embed and monetise payments natively. Our technology handles onboarding, compliance, orchestration, split payments and revenue sharing allowing our partners to focus on growth while we manage complexity. The Role We’re looking for a Operations Director to act as the operational backbone of the business and the right hand to the COO. This role exists to create structure at scale. You will sit across Operations, Risk, Compliance and Underwriting, consolidating team leads under one clear operational leader. You’ll drive performance, accountability, reporting clarity and execution rhythm across the business This is not a middle-management role. It is a senior leadership position with real ownership, real authority, and real impact. What You’ll Own 1. Leadership & Structure • Management of Operations, Risk, Compliance and related team leads, • Create clear reporting lines and performance frameworks, • Coach and elevate existing managers, • Build succession depth across teams, • Drive high standards of accountability and ownership 2. Operational Excellence • Improve processes across onboarding, underwriting, compliance and servicing, • Identify bottlenecks and eliminate inefficiencies, • Implement scalable systems and operating rhythms, • Ensure KPIs are clearly defined, measured and owned 3. Performance & Reporting • Build executive-level operational reporting, • Introduce dashboards and metrics that matter, • Own weekly and monthly operating cadences, • Translate data into insight and action 4. Risk & Compliance Alignment • Work closely with Compliance and Risk leads to ensure regulatory standards are embedded operationally, • Ensure operational processes meet FCA-level governance expectations, • Maintain audit readiness and documentation standards 5. COO Enablement • Act as escalation point for operational matters, • Reduce direct reporting load for the COO, • Filter, prioritise and solve issues before they reach executive level, • Free up the COO to focus on strategy, partnerships and scaling initiatives What “Great” Looks Like in 12 Months • The MD has significantly fewer direct operational touchpoints, • Team leads operate with greater autonomy and accountability, • Clear KPIs exist across every operational team, • Reporting is structured, predictable and insight-driven, • Process SLAs are defined and met, • Operational maturity is visibly stronger Who You Are • 6–12+ years in operations leadership within fintech, payments, regulated financial services or high-growth tech, • Experienced managing managers, not just individual contributors, • Data-driven but commercially aware, • Calm under pressure, • Highly structured thinker, • Strong operator who can balance detail and strategy Why Join • Senior-level ownership and visibility, • Direct impact on company-wide performance, • Opportunity to shape operational architecture during a scaling phase

🚨 PROJECT DIRECTOR – MAJOR HEALTHCARE PROJECTS 📍 Canada (Ontario) 🏗️ Multi-Billion Dollar Hospital Builds ✈️ Full Relocation + VISA Sponsorship 💰 Executive-Level Package + Equity This is not just another leadership role. This is where legacy projects are delivered. Why Canada — And Why Now? Because this is where infrastructure meets opportunity. • Multi-billion-dollar healthcare projects underway, • Long-term government-backed pipelines, • Stable economy + world-class quality of life, • A country built for leaders, families, and long-term growth You’re not just relocating… you’re upgrading your life. 🏥 The Opportunity A Tier 1, employee-owned Canadian contractor is delivering some of the largest healthcare projects in the country — and they’re looking for a Project Director to lead from the front. This is a high-impact, executive-level role where you will: • Lead $1B+ hospital builds from concept to completion, • Sit at the table with government bodies, investors & JV partners, • Influence delivery strategies across P3, Alliance & Design-Build models, • Drive performance across engineering, commercial & delivery teams This isn’t project management. This is project leadership at the highest level. 🔥 What You’ll Be Driving • Major hospital & healthcare infrastructure builds, • Complex, multi-stakeholder environments, • Full lifecycle delivery — planning → execution → commissioning, • Financial performance, risk, and strategic outcomes 🎯 Who This Is For ✔️ 20+ years in construction with proven senior leadership ✔️ Delivered $1B+ healthcare / institutional projects ✔️ Strong background in P3 / EPC / Design-Build delivery ✔️ Comfortable operating at boardroom level ✔️ Experienced managing joint ventures & global partners ✔️ A leader who builds teams, not just projects ⚡ Why This Role Stands Out 💰 Executive compensation + bonuses + equity 📈 Long-term pipeline of landmark projects 🌍 Relocation support for you & your family 🏗️ Work that shapes communities for decades 💬 If you’re ready to step into a role that defines your career — this is it.

I am recruiting for an established, highly respected, privately-owned construction business headquartered in Greater Manchester and delivering contracts across the UK. It is a real hybrid role - we are looking for someone with really strong contractual and commercial expertise (mainly JCT & NEC), but equally comfortable on site and working with the office-based Commercial Director. You're likely to be RICS, but you could equally be CIOB with a real contractual / commercial focus. The duties and responsibilities will be broad and varied, but will include:- What You’ll Do: • Be a key member of the Company's Board advising on all projects and related commercial matters, • Be the key lead Director co-ordinating estimating, production, commercial and client relationships, • Lead contract negotiations and ensure compliance with legal and commercial frameworks, • Oversee project delivery from tender to final account, ensuring operational and financial targets are agreed, understood and met, • Collaborate with Board Directors, Contracts Managers, Project Managers, and the Commercial and Estimating teams to drive performance, • Champion health & safety, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement, • Maintain existing and build strong client relationships with new, potential clients, • Work closely with the Managing Director to develop commercial and business strategy What You’ll Bring: • 10+ years in commercial contract or senior construction management, • A clear track record of delivery of profitable, successful projects and business growth, • Strong proven contract knowledge with a real commercial insight, • A professional, construction qualification (RICS, CIOB, ICE or equivalent), • Strong commercial acumen & legal contract knowledge, • Proven leadership, negotiation & stakeholder management skills, • Operational understanding of project management and delivery across large, commercial construction projects What is on Offer: • A truly senior, 360, Board level role, • The opportunity to mold strategy and drive performance, • A truly competitive package, • The chance to work with a business with a superb reputation and an exciting future For a confidential discussion, apply now

Role Overview The Director of Cost Management is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing the delivery of high-quality cost consultancy services across a diverse portfolio of projects. This includes major public sector commissions, such as those with the Ministry of Justice as well as private sector developments. The role combines strategic leadership, client engagement, operational oversight, and proactive business development across both existing and emerging sectors, ensuring sustainable growth alongside excellent project delivery. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Management • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 6 cost management professionals, • Set performance objectives and support career progression, • Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture Client & Stakeholder Management • Act as a senior point of contact for key clients across public and private sectors, • Build and maintain long-term client relationships, • Support and lead strategic client engagement initiatives Project Oversight • Provide strategic oversight on multiple concurrent projects, • Ensure robust cost planning, procurement, and commercial management, • Monitor project performance, risks, and financial outcome Commercial & Financial Accountability • Ensure projects meet profitability and margin targets, • Oversee fee proposals, forecasting, and financial reporting, • Drive efficiency and value across service delivery Business Development & Sector Growth • Identify and pursue new business opportunities across additional sectors (e.g., hospitality, healthcare, infrastructure, residential, commercial, life sciences), • Lead and contribute to bids, tenders, and framework applications, • Develop sector-specific growth strategies aligned with company objectives, • Expand presence in both public and private sector markets beyond existing client base, • Build strategic partnerships and networks to support pipeline development, • Leverage existing relationships (including public sector frameworks) to unlock cross-sector opportunities Sector Engagement • Lead involvement in public sector frameworks (e.g., justice, healthcare, infrastructure), • Support expansion into private sector markets such as commercial, residential, or mixed-use Key Skills & Experience • Proven experience in a senior cost management or quantity surveying role, • Strong leadership experience managing and developing teams, • Demonstrated success delivering complex projects in public and/or private sectors, • Track record of winning work and driving business growth across multiple sectors, • Experience working with government clients (e.g., MoJ or similar bodies), • Excellent commercial acumen and financial management skills, • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities Qualifications • Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline, • Chartered status (e.g., MRICS) preferred, • Proven track record of leadership responsibilities Personal Attributes • Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, • Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on growth, • Strong leadership presence and decision-making capability, • Client-focused with a proactive, opportunity-driven attitude, • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, multi-project environment Why Join • Opportunity to lead high-profile, impactful projects across public and private sectors, • Play a key role in shaping and expanding sector presence in NW, • Influence strategic direction within a growing cost management function, • Competitive salary up to £105k plus benefits, • Collaborative and forward-thinking working environment

Director, Scientific Services Medical Communications | Senior Leadership Hybrid Working | North-West A leading global medical communications agency is seeking a Director of Scientific Services to provide senior scientific and strategic leadership across a growing and high-performing business unit. This is a highly visible leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape scientific excellence, drive business growth, and partner with senior clients to deliver impactful, high-quality medical communications programmes across publications, and medical affairs. The Role As Director of Scientific Services, you will provide strategic scientific leadership across multiple accounts and teams, ensuring delivery of high-quality, compliant, and strategically aligned medical communications. Working closely with senior client services leadership, you will share accountability for operational performance, financial delivery, and team development, while acting as a trusted strategic advisor to clients. Key responsibilities include: • Providing senior scientific and strategic leadership across accounts and programmes, • Leading and developing high-performing scientific and editorial teams, • Acting as a senior strategic advisor to clients and stakeholders, • Partnering with client services leadership to drive account growth and performance, • Ensuring quality, compliance, and operational excellence across deliverables, • Supporting business development, proposals, and new business pitches, • Identifying growth opportunities and strengthening long-term client partnerships, • Driving innovation across scientific communications, including omnichannel and AI-led approaches, • Supporting continuous improvement through process optimisation and quality frameworks About You • Extensive experience within a healthcare or medical communications agency, • Life sciences degree required; advanced degree (PhD, MSc, MD) preferred, • Broad range of therapeutic expertise, • Proven leadership experience managing and developing scientific teams, • Strong background in medical writing and scientific communications delivery, • Experience operating at a strategic level with senior clients, • Demonstrated commercial awareness and involvement in forecasting and business planning, • Experience supporting or leading new business pitches and proposals, • Strong stakeholder management and client relationship skills, • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, • Interest in innovation, including AI and omnichannel medical communications What’s on Offer • Hybrid working model, • 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + birthday off, • Christmas shutdown period, • Pension contribution, • Private medical insurance, • Medical cash plan, • Collaborative and supportive culture This is an excellent opportunity for a senior scientific leader looking to step into a strategic, commercially focused leadership role within a growing and innovative medical communications environment.

Commercial Director (PR/007221) Location: Manchester (Hybrid – 3-4 days per week) Salary: Competitive Salary Overview We are seeking an experienced Commercial Director to lead and oversee commercial operations across a major UK client engagement. This is a senior leadership role responsible for managing commercial governance, financial performance, and operational structure, while leading a distributed team. This role offers the opportunity to shape and scale commercial frameworks within a growing account, with scope to expand as additional business is secured. Key Responsibilities Commercial Leadership & Governance • Own and manage the end-to-end commercial function for a large client engagement, • Establish and optimise commercial structures, processes, and controls for transactions, • Ensure contractual compliance and drive commercial best practice Financial Oversight • Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance, • Manage invoicing processes and ensure accuracy and timeliness, • Provide commercial insight and reporting to senior stakeholders Team Leadership • Lead, develop, and manage a team of 10–16 professionals., • Oversee a mix of vendor managers, budgeting analysts, invoicing specialists, and allocation resources, • Drive high performance, accountability, and collaboration across geographies Stakeholder Management • Act as the primary escalation point for commercial issues and conflict resolution, • Work closely with Finance, Account, and Delivery teams to ensure alignment and successful execution, • Report into the Delivery leadership team and provide regular updates on commercial performance Change & Growth • Lead change management initiatives relating to commercial processes and structures, • Adapt and evolve the commercial function as the scope of work grows and new contracts are onboarded Key Requirements • Proven experience in a senior commercial or finance leadership role within IT services, telecoms, or outsourcing environments, • Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, and commercial governance, • Experience managing distributed/global teams, • Excellent stakeholder management and conflict resolution skills, • Ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment If this role aligns with your experience, please get in touch with Abigail at

Job Title: Litigation Solicitor Location: Manchester Salary: Competitive, DOE About the Firm This Legal 500-recognised commercial law firm is widely respected for delivering clear, commercially focused legal advice to a broad client base, including SMEs, corporate clients, financial institutions, insolvency practitioners, and directors. The firm has a particularly strong reputation within the restructuring and insolvency sector, advising on complex and often high-value matters across a range of industries such as real estate, retail, construction, and professional services. Its work spans both contentious and non-contentious insolvency issues, often involving close collaboration across corporate, banking, litigation, and real estate teams. With a growing Manchester office, the firm continues to invest in its Insolvency & Restructuring team, which is recognised for its technical expertise, commercial approach, and strong client relationships. The Role An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Newly Qualified to mid-level Solicitor (up to circa 5 years’ PQE) to join a highly regarded Insolvency & Restructuring team. You will work closely with experienced partners and senior lawyers on a varied caseload, gaining exposure to both advisory and contentious matters. Key Responsibilities • Advising on a broad range of corporate and personal insolvency matters, • Acting for insolvency practitioners on administrations, liquidations, and bankruptcies, • Supporting restructuring, turnaround, and recovery strategies, • Advising lenders and creditors on enforcement and security matters, • Assisting with investigations, asset recovery, and director conduct issues, • Drafting legal documentation, reports, and correspondence, • Managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision, • Developing and maintaining strong client relationships Candidate Requirements • Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (NQ–5 PQE), • Experience in or strong interest in insolvency and restructuring work, • Strong technical and drafting skills, • Commercial awareness and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset, • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team What’s on Offer • Exposure to high-quality, complex work within a recognised Legal 500 team, • Clear career progression opportunities, • Supportive and collaborative working environment, • Competitive salary and benefits package, • Hybrid and flexible working options

We are working with a leading provider of FM, Projects and Consultancy services to appoint a Contract Director. You will lead the commercial, contractual, and operational management of a complex Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contract. This is a high-impact role requiring strong leadership, stakeholder management, and a deep understanding of long-term service delivery agreements within a regulated environment. You will be responsible for ensuring contractual compliance, driving performance improvements, managing risk, and maintaining strong relationships with clients, SPV partners, and service providers. Key Responsibilities • Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day oversight of the PFI contract lifecycle, • Act as the senior point of contact for the Authority, SPV, FM providers, and key subcontractors, • Ensure full compliance with contractual obligations, KPIs, and service standards, • Lead contract reviews, change control processes, and variation negotiations, • Identify and mitigate commercial, legal, and operational risks, • Drive performance improvement initiatives and ensure value for money outcomes, • Manage governance reporting, audits, and contractual documentation, • Oversee financial performance, budgeting, forecasting, and payment mechanisms, • Support dispute resolution and claims management where required, • Lead and develop a multidisciplinary contract management team About You You are a commercially astute and confident leader with proven experience managing large-scale PFI or PPP contracts. You combine strategic thinking with operational discipline and can navigate complex stakeholder environments with credibility and tact. Essential Experience & Skills • Significant experience in a Contract Director / Senior Contract Manager role within a PFI/PPP environment, • Strong knowledge of PFI contract structures, payment mechanisms, and performance regimes, • Proven track record in stakeholder engagement across public and private sector organisations, • Experience managing contractual change, disputes, and commercial negotiations, • Strong financial acumen, including budget management and performance reporting, • Excellent communication, influencing, and leadership skills, • Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities effectively

Senior Land Manager Greater Manchester (North West travel required) c£70-80,000 + 50-100% Bonus About the Company A growing housebuilder / residential developer delivering high-quality homes across Greater Manchester and the North West. The business operates a margin-first model, focusing on disciplined site selection, buyer-led design, and full in-house delivery. With ambitious growth plans, the company is scaling its pipeline of 60–80 unit developments in strong suburban locations. The Role This is a key, foundational hire responsible for building and converting a pipeline of land opportunities. You will lead the acquisition process end-to-end—from sourcing and appraisal through to negotiation and exchange—playing a critical role in driving the company’s growth. Clear progression to Land Director. Key Responsibilities • Source and secure land opportunities aligned with acquisition criteria, • Build and manage a strong pipeline across the North West, • Undertake detailed financial appraisals (RLV, IRR, sensitivities), • Negotiate and deliver deals through to exchange, • Develop relationships with agents, landowners, and introducers, • Monitor market activity, planning policy, and emerging opportunities, • Proven track record in residential land acquisition, • Strong appraisal and commercial analysis skills, • Established network in the North West land market, • Confident negotiator with disciplined deal judgement, • Good understanding of planning and development risk

£50,000 - £60,000 We’re Centrick — residential property experts with a clear mission: to make lives better, every day. Since 2005, we’ve grown into a nationwide business with a global reach, managing buildings and estates of all shapes and sizes. From property management, sales, and lettings to on-the-ground services like cleaning, caretaking, and maintenance — we deliver quality, end-to-end solutions. With our headquarters in central Birmingham and teams across the UK, we’re powered by dedicated professionals working collaboratively across operations, marketing, finance, and beyond. We reinvest in our people, technology, and culture to drive continuous improvement and long-term impact — for our clients, customers, and communities. What you’ll be doing No two days are the same, but the tasks below offer a glimpse of what to expect. If you don’t meet every point but believe you have the skills to succeed, we encourage you to apply. • Review, update and monitor the Golden Thread of information on our HRB Portfolio, • Work closely with our supply chain to gather missing information and reports that will help make up the Golden Thread and Building Safety Cases, • Complete site visits, specifically looking at Fire & Structural issues, • Responding to clients and updating them on Building Safety matters and Safety Case updates, • Oversee communication to the Building Safety Regulator on our HRB Portfolio, • Attend Project Team Meetings along with the Building Remediation Team, gathering relevant, • information, • Complete GAP Analysis on the Golden Thread on each property, updating monthly based on newly, • received information, • Organising and instructing reports as required on our HRB portfolio, • Work closely with our Integration Team to ensure that newly onboarded HR Buildings are onboarded, • correctly and that the Golden Thread is picked up from day of management, • Monitor, review and submit Mandatory Occurrence Reports when required, • Submit completed KBI and Safety Cases to the Building Safety Regulator, • Supporting the Associate Director & Director with Building Safety Matters and wider, • department compliance What you need to succeed • Previous Property Experience, specifically in the Leasehold sector (Essential), • Experience with HRB’s and the Building Safety Governance, • Experience with reviewing or writing Building Safety Cases Why join us? • Time to Recharge: 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, • Future Security: Enhanced pension scheme based on role, • Extra Holiday: Your holiday allowance grows with your length of service—because loyalty deserves rewards, • Health & Wellbeing: Medicash, virtual GP, therapies, dental and optical support, • Sick Pay Boost: Company sick pay increases over time to support your wellbeing when you need it most, • Life Assurance: Peace of mind for you and your loved ones with financial protection in place when it matters most, • Learning & Development: Study support and access to our dedicated academy to help you grow professionally and personally, • Mental Health Support: 24/7 mental health services, • Birthday Bonus: Enjoy an extra day off on your birthday to celebrate your way, • Giving Back: One volunteer day annually to support a charity or cause close to your heart, • Benefit Platform: One online platform for all benefits and recognition At Centrick, diversity and inclusivity are fundamental to who we are. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a respectful and supportive hiring experience. If you need any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know—we’re here to help you succeed.

Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Manchester City Centre Over the last nine years, we’ve been building something different at Higher Group. A platform that sits at the centre of growth for search, staffing and recruitment firms globally. We work directly with founders, investors and leadership teams on the decisions that actually move businesses, acquisitions, leadership changes, team builds, and scale-ups. That focus has just delivered our strongest quarter to date. The platform is built. The positioning is clear. The next phase is scale. And that’s where this comes in! We’re looking for trainee recruiters who want to be a part of something VERY exciting. The role: You won’t be dropped into a generic desk. You’ll operate within a clearly defined vertical, aligned to how your clients actually structure their businesses. From there, your role is simple: • Work directly with founders, investors and senior leadership teams, • Deliver on senior mandates across leadership and team builds, • Build genuine long-term market authority (not transactional relationships) The environment you step into: This is not a volume-led, transactional recruitment floor. It’s a performance environment. You’ll be surrounded by people who are commercially sharp, well-networked, and serious about what they’re building. The leadership team has done this before, so expectations are high, and support is real. What progression actually looks like here: It’s not theoretical. We’ve seen: • Consultant → Associate Director in 18 months, • £28k earned in a single month, • £70k commission generated in a quarter Who you are: • An early-career professional with strong ambition, • Commercially aware and motivated by financial success, • Resilient, competitive, and goal-driven, • Interested in building a long-term career in recruitment, • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-performance environment Where this leads... Higher Group is building something with intent, a globally recognised recruitment platform with real enterprise value behind it. For the right people, this isn’t just a new role. It’s a shift in how you operate, what you’re exposed to, and what you ultimately build for yourself. If that resonates, apply now or contact Katie on the below for a confidential conversation.

We are seeking an exceptional Chief People Officer (CPO) to join the Board as a strategic partner to the CEO and leadership team, in a high growth, tech-driven financial services business, based in the North West. This is a high-impact role for a commercially minded people leader who can operate at both strategic and operational levels—shaping the future of the organisation while remaining close to the detail. You will lead and evolve the people function to support continued growth, scalability, and performance, ensuring the business remains agile, data-driven and people-focused. Key Responsibilities • Designing and delivering an innovative people strategy, • Act as a trusted strategic advisor to the Board, aligning people strategy with business objectives, • Leading the HR team, driving performance and capability, • Shaping and embedding a high-performance, values led culture, • Partnering with the Board and senior leaders to define what great leadership looks like, building capability through coaching, frameworks and setting clear expectations, • Designing a reward strategy that attracts, motivates and retains talent, • Developing a pragmatic and measurable EDI strategy that enhances diversity of thought, supports fairness, and reflects the communities in which the business operates, • Building robust talent pipelines to support current operations and future growth, • Creating a scalable learning strategy that builds capability across the organisation, • Leading strategic workforce planning to ensure the organisation is structured effectively for growth, balancing cost, capability and location strategy, • Ensuring all people practices align with regulatory requirements and best practice, particularly within a partially regulated environment, • Leveraging technology and AI to modernise the people function, improve efficiency and provide actionable insights, • Drive a data-led approach to people decisions and organisational performance, • Support international growth This role will suit a proven HR leader who thrives in high-growth, entrepreneurially run environments. Essential experience: • Significant experience at HR Director / CPO level (not a first-time step-up role), • Background in scaling or high-growth businesses, • Strong commercial acumen with a data-driven mindset, • Ability to operate both strategically and operationally If this sounds like a role you would be interested in please send your CV for immediate consideration.

Interim Director of Operations for Surgery- NHS organisation (England) Start: ASAP | Duration: 6-12 months FTC | Band 9 | 4-5 days on-site An NHS organisation is seeking an experienced Interim Director of Operations for Surgery to lead elective recovery and stabilise core operational performance during a critical period. The successful interim will take ownership of elective delivery, address RTT and waiting list pressures, improve theatre utilisation, and strengthen governance and financial oversight across surgical services. This role requires strong, hands‑on operational leadership. Essential Experience • Senior operational leadership experience within Acute NHS organisations at Divisional or Director level, • Strong Surgery and Theatres background, with clear understanding of surgical operations and elective pathways, • Demonstrable experience of elective recovery, including RTT performance, waiting list management, and backlog reduction, • In‑depth knowledge of theatre utilisation, scheduling, and capacity optimisation, • Proven track record of leading turnaround and recovery programmes in pressurised environments, • Strong understanding of financial delivery, efficiency, and cost improvement programmes Key Responsibilities • Take ownership of the elective recovery delivery plan, driving improvements in RTT performance, waiting lists, and theatre utilisation, • Lead surgical recovery in partnership with Executive colleagues, • Deliver Cost Improvement Programme (CIP), • Review, redesign, and embed robust governance and financial management structures, including decision‑making forums, spending controls, and clear approval processes, • Establish effective operational and financial oversight where governance arrangements are currently under‑developed, • Provide visible, hands‑on operational leadership, motivating, engaging, and developing next‑level managers How to Apply If you would like to apply for this position, please submit an up‑to‑date copy of your CV demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria, along with your availability, desired rate, and contact details. Due to the level of interest typically received for senior interim roles, we will only be able to contact candidates who closely meet the required criteria to discuss the opportunity further.

The Opportunity ProCheckUp, an elite independent cybersecurity consultancy serving FTSE 100 corporations, UK government authorities, and international financial institutions, is seeking an experienced Penetration Tester with SC Clearance to join our expanding remote team. This is an exceptional opportunity to conduct high-impact security assessments across diverse enterprise environments while maintaining work-life balance through flexible remote working. You'll contribute to ProCheckUp's ambitious expansion phase, working alongside industry-leading security professionals on mission-critical infrastructure, applications, and network security testing for the UK's most security-conscious organizations. What You'll Do Core Responsibilities: • Conduct advanced penetration testing across network infrastructure, web applications, and mobile platforms for enterprise clients, • Perform vulnerability assessments, threat modelling, and risk analysis across diverse technical environments, • Execute social engineering assessments and physical security testing, • Produce detailed scoping documents and executive-level penetration testing reports aligned with CREST and NCSC standards, • Lead incident response investigations and digital forensic analysis when required, • Work independently on client-facing assessments whilst collaborating with senior consultants and team leaders, • SCADA/OT environment security testing, • Cloud infrastructure penetration testing (AWS, Azure), • Web services and API security, • Mobile application testing (iOS/Android) Who You Are Essential Experience & Skills: • Minimum 3+ years professional penetration testing experience, • Demonstrable expertise in network, application, and infrastructure security testing, • Strong hands-on proficiency with penetration testing frameworks, exploitation techniques, and security tools (Metasploit, Burp Suite, Wireshark, custom tools), • Deep technical knowledge of Windows, Linux, Unix operating systems and TCP/IP networking protocols, • Proven ability to perform source code reviews and application security analysis, • Advanced understanding of web application vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10) and mitigation strategies, • Excellent report writing and executive communication skills—ability to translate technical findings into business risk, • Ability to work autonomously and adapt to client-specific environments, • CREST/CyberScheme CCTM/CSTM CCT/CSTL-INF or CCT/CSTL-APP (current), • NCSC CHECK Team Leader (CTL) (current) or CHECK Team Member (CTM) (current) preferred but not essential, • CEH Advanced (AECH) or OSCP, • SANS GCIH, GPEN, or GWAPT, • EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE), • CWSP (Certified Wireless Security Professional), • Published security research, CVE disclosures, or white papers, • Curiosity and passion for emerging security threats and attack methodologies, • Drive to mentor junior consultants and contribute to technical innovation, • Professional demeanour with excellent client-facing communication, • Attention to detail in all deliverables, particularly technical reports and evidence documentation Why ProCheckUp? ✓ Proven Track Record: 25+ years delivering security services to world-leading organisations; holders of NCSC CHECK, CREST, PCI QSA, and PCI ASV accreditation's ✓ Prestigious Client Base: Work directly with FTSE 100 companies, UK government bodies, international law firms, and critical infrastructure operators ✓ Technical Leadership: Collaborate with industry experts who publish research, present at major conferences, and drive the cybersecurity industry forward ✓ Flexibility & Autonomy: Remote-first working with complete location flexibility across the UK—work from home, co-working spaces, or client sites as you prefer ✓ Career Progression: Clear advancement pathway from Consultant → Senior Consultant → Team Leader → Technical Director; investment in advanced certifications and professional development ✓ Competitive Remuneration: Market-leading salary package (£65,000–£85,000+ depending on experience and certifications) plus comprehensive benefits ✓ Backing of a Stable, Well-Funded Firm: Work for an independent, profitable, growth-focused security consultancy—not a commodity testing mill ✓ Continuous Learning: Access to research funding, certification sponsorship, conference attendance, and exposure to cutting-edge threat landscapes The Application Process This is a carefully selected search—we're looking for genuine penetration testing professionals with the technical depth to advise enterprise clients, not script-runner-test shops. To Apply: • Submit your CV (including certifications, security clearance status, and estimated clearance renewal date), • Write a brief covering letter (150–250 words) addressing:, • Why ProCheckUp's mission and client base appeal to you, • Your remote working setup and availability (notice period, start date), • Screening call with HR (15 mins): Verify background, clearance status, and role fit, • Technical interview with Senior Consultant (45 mins): Deep-dive on penetration testing methodology, recent case studies, and security trends, • Final interview with Hiring Manager/Technical Director (30 mins): Culture fit, growth ambition, and team dynamics Logistics | Position Type | Full-Time, Permanent | | Location | Remote, United Kingdom | | Security Clearance | SC (Minimum) | | Working Arrangements | Flexible remote; occasional travel for client engagements | | Salary | £65,000–£95,000+ based on experience, certifications, and client-facing impact | | Benefits Package | Competitive pension, health insurance, professional development budget, | | Notice Period | 2-8 weeks preferred; negotiable for exceptional candidates | About ProCheckUp Founded in 1999, ProCheckUp has evolved from a specialist penetration testing firm into a multi-disciplinary cybersecurity consultancy trusted by the world's most security-conscious organizations. Our team of CHECK Team Leaders, CREST Certified Testers, and forensic specialists delivers: • Penetration Testing & Security Audits: Infrastructure, application, and mobile assessments, • Compliance Advisory: PCI DSS, GDPR, ISO27001 implementations and certifications, • Incident Response & Forensics: 24/7 emergency response and digital evidence analysis Equal Opportunities ProCheckUp is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups in cybersecurity. Security Vetting: All successful candidates will be subject to UK security vetting procedures. Applicants must have resided in the UK for the last 5+ years to be eligible for SC clearance (or provide documented reasons for absence). Previous security clearance experience is valued but not essential. *

Regional Director of Project Management - North\n \n Manchester | Leeds (Hybrid) Executive-Level Package + Bonus + Car Allowance\n \n Thomas Search are partnering with one of the UK's leading independent development, built asset, engineering and sustainability consultancies, to appoint a Regional Director of Project Management for the North.\n This is a newly created, high-impact leadership role with a clear mandate: to lead, grow and shape the Project Management service line across Manchester and Leeds.\n \n The Opportunity\n \n This is a genuine regional leadership position for a commercially minded, client-facing Project Management Director who wants to build something meaningful.\n You'll take ownership of the Northern Project Management offering - driving growth, strengthening client relationships, leading teams, and delivering complex, high-profile projects across sectors including industrial, offices, PBSA and build-to-rent.\n You'll work closely with senior leadership locally and nationally, while maintaining a hands-on presence with key clients.\n \n Your Role & Impact\n \n As Regional Director, you will:\n \nLead and grow the Project Management service line across Manchester and Leeds \nDrive new business from both existing and new client relationships \nDeliver end-to-end project management on complex commercial developments \nDevelop and execute a regional business plan aligned with national strategy \nChampion best practice, quality assurance and innovation in delivery \nLead, mentor and grow a high-performing Project Management team \nAct as a senior ambassador for the client in the Northern market This is a role that balances hands-on delivery, commercial leadership, and strategic influence.\n You'll be a senior, credible Project Management leader with:\n \nA relevant degree and MRICS status \nA strong track record in commercial project management delivery \nAn existing client base capable of generating new fee income \nDemonstrable experience hitting financial and growth targets \nStrong leadership presence with the ability to inspire and develop teams \nExcellent market knowledge across Manchester and Leeds \nConfidence operating at board and investor level \nA pragmatic, commercially astute approach to risk, quality and delivery If you're ready to take the lead, elevate your career and shape the success of a growing team in the North, we'd love to hear from you.\n \n Apply or contact David directly and in confidence

Job Title: Accounts Assistant\nLocation: Manchester City Centre (Hybrid Working)\nSalary: Up to £30,000 per annum\nJob Type: Full-time, Permanent\n\nClient Details\n\nMichael Page are looking for an ambitious and progressive Accounts Assistant to join a fast growing finance team based in Manchester City Centre. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a supportive environment working closely with the Finance Director.\n\nDescription\n\nThe key responsibilities of an Accounts Assistant will include:\n\nAssist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports\nProcess accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accuracy and timely completion\nPerform bank reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records\nSupport the preparation of VAT returns and other statutory filings\nAssist with payroll processing and employee expense claims\nHelp maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts\nContribute to budgeting and forecasting activities\nIdentify and suggest process improvements within the finance functionProfile\n\nThe successful Accounts Assistant will have:\n\nPrevious experience in an accounts or finance-related role\nStrong attention to detail and organisational skills\nGood working knowledge of Microsoft Excel\nFamiliarity with accounting software ideally Xero\nExcellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with stakeholders\nIdeally studying AAT, ACCA or CIMA. \n\nJob Offer\n\nA salary up to £30,000 per annum\nStudy Support\nHybrid working - 4 days in office, 1 day working from home\nGenerous annual leave entitlement\nDirect mentorship from an experienced Finance Director\nFree gym membership\nMonthly socials and company events\nOpportunity to work within a fast-growing, collaborative business

Operations Director - Public Sector Contact Centre\n\nLocation:Hybrid UK North West, Scotland or North East\n\n£65,000 & £12,000 Bonus \n Contract Type: Permanent, Full‑Time\n\nAbout the Role\n\nWe are seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead and oversee the delivery of large‑scale public sector contact centre operations. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for operational excellence, service performance, and strategic transformation across complex, high‑volume citizen services.\n\nYou will be accountable for the end‑to‑end operational delivery of contact centre and associated back‑office services, ensuring contractual, financial and service outcomes are consistently achieved while driving continuous improvement and innovation.\n\nThis role suits a leader with proven experience operating within central or local government frameworks, regulated environments, and outcome‑based contracts.\n\nKey Responsibilities for this Operations Director role\n\nProvide strategic and operational leadership across multi‑site public sector contact centre operations\nOwn delivery against service levels, KPIs, SLAs and contractual obligations\nLead large, diverse operational teams including senior managers and functional heads\nEnsure strong governance, compliance and risk management aligned to public sector standards\nDrive operational efficiency, productivity and continuous improvement initiatives\nOversee workforce planning, resource optimisation and demand forecasting\nPartner closely with Client Directors and public sector stakeholders to maintain trusted relationships\nLead service mobilisation, transformation and change programmes\nOwn operational financial performance, cost control and margin delivery\nChampion service quality, customer experience and colleague engagement\nEnsure readiness for audits, inspections and performance reviews\n\nAbout You\n\nProven experience in a senior operational leadership role within public sector contact centres\nStrong background delivering large‑scale, high‑volume citizen services\nDemonstrable experience operating under public sector contracts and frameworks\nExcellent understanding of SLAs, KPIs, service credits and performance regimes\nTrack record of leading complex, multi‑site operations\nCommercially astute with experience managing large operational budgets\nConfident engaging with senior public sector stakeholders and commissioners\nExperience of transformation, service improvement or technology‑enabled change\nData‑driven decision‑maker with strong reporting and analytical capability\nA visible, credible leader with strong people‑management and engagement skills\n\nDesirable Experience\n\nNHS, DWP, Local Authority or wider Central Government experience\nExposure to digital contact centre transformation or omni‑channel delivery\nExperience supporting mobilisation or scale‑up of public services\nDegree‑level education or equivalent operational experience \n\nDisclaimer\n\nCCA Recruitment Group is an employment agency with a legitimate interest in providing work finding services. Please be advised that by submitting your CV to CCA Recruitment Group, directly or via any of our job advertisement platforms, and all telephone calls may be recorded for training and auditing purposes, your personal data will be held on our secure internal CRM system indefinitely. The personal data contained therein will not be shared with any third parties without your express consent. As an individual, you have the right to withdraw consent at any time. Following a period of 10 years inactivity your CV will be deleted permanently from our database.\n\nThis electronic message may contain proprietary and confidential information. The information is intended to be for the use of the individual(s) or entity(ies) named above. If you are not the intended recipient or authorised to receive this e-mail for the intended recipient, you may not use, copy, disclose or distribute to anyone this message or any information contained in this message. If you have received this electronic message in error, please notify me by replying to this e-mail

UK Sales Manager – Industrial Safety Solutions\n\nIndustrial Manufacturing Industries – Automotive, Aerospace, Distribution, Manufacturing, Utilities, Oil & Gas, Water, Wastewater, etc.\n\nUK Coverage – 50% Travel Expectation\n\n£80,000 + Bonus + Benefits\n\nOTE £100,000+\n\nEnd User/EPC & Channel/Distribution Management\n\nHigh Travel Expectation – 60%+\n\nA leading international manufacturer of industrial safety equipment is seeking an experienced UK Sales Manager to drive growth across the UK & Ireland.\n\nThis is a high-impact, field-based role focused on new business development, distributor management, and strategic account growth within high-risk industrial environments.\n\nThe Role\n\nReporting to the Global Sales Director, you will take ownership of the UK territory, leading business development activity and delivering against ambitious growth targets.\n\nKey responsibilities include:\n\n * Driving profitable sales growth across the UK & Ireland\n\n * Developing and managing distributor and channel partner networks\n\n * Winning and growing key end-user and EPC accounts\n\n * Building and executing strategic sales plans aligned with global objectives\n\n * Identifying new market opportunities and verticals\n\n * Leading technical and commercial engagement with customers\n\n * Managing pipeline, forecasting, and budget ownership\n\n * Supporting product introductions and market expansion initiatives\n\nThis is a highly external role (circa 60% travel), engaging directly with end users, partners, and key industry stakeholders.\n\nThe Candidate\n\nYou will be a commercially driven sales professional with a strong track record in technical or industrial B2B environments.\n\nKey requirements:\n\n * 5+ years’ sales experience, including territory management\n\n * Proven success in multi-channel sales (direct + distributor)\n\n * Strong new business and key account development capability\n\n * Experience engaging with EPCs and industrial end users\n\n * Strategic mindset with hands-on execution ability\n\n * Strong financial and commercial acumen\n\n * Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment\n\nA background in industrial safety, process industries, engineering products, or similar sectors would be highly advantageous.\n\nThe Opportunity\n\n * Ownership of a key UK region within a growing international business\n\n * Significant autonomy to shape and execute sales strategy\n\n * Clear progression opportunities within 3–5 years\n\n * Competitive salary with performance-based bonus\n\n * Flexible working structure\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity for a driven sales leader looking to make a visible impact in a specialist, high-growth market

The Opportunity\nAs an Associate Director/Experienced Manager, you will act as a key interface between clients, internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring projects are delivered with precision, insight and exceptional client service. You’ll shape deal execution, information memorandums and strategic input, while managing multiple stakeholders.\n\nThis is a hands on role suited to an ambitious individual seeking progression within a fast growing, entrepreneurial advisory environment.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n * Lead the execution of transactions (M&A, disposals, fundraising, buy-outs/ins, growth capital, private equity).\n\n * Oversee financial modelling, valuation, due diligence and transaction structuring.\n\n * Prepare and review high-quality materials (information memoranda, financial analysis, pitch documents, board reports), which articulate complex financial outputs clearly for clients and stakeholders.\n\n * Build and maintain strong, trusted client and adviser relationships.\n\n * Lead project teams, manage workstreams, and coordinate with external advisers (tax, legal, commercial, financial).\n\n * Drive origination and business development, supporting the growth of the practice.\n\n * Mentor, develop, and supervise junior team members, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.\n\n * Report to Directors/Partners, providing clear recommendations and commercial insight.\n\n * Ensure delivery standards, compliance, and quality control throughout each engagement.\n\nThe role can be based from our Leeds or Manchester\n\nAbout You\n\n * Professional qualification (ACA/ACCA/ICAS or equivalent) with 3+ years post-qualification experience in corporate finance, transaction services, or advisory.\n\n * Proven track record of successful deal execution (buy-side and sell-side) in a professional services environment.\n\n * Proven ability to prepare and present high-quality client deliverables.\n\n * Advanced technical skills: ideally with experience of financial modelling, valuations, and analytical review.\n\n * Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to influence at senior levels

Operations Director | Support Services Business | UK Wide \n\nZachary Daniels are delighted to be supporting this well known market leader in the appointment of an Operations Director to head up a rapidly growing division within their organisation.\n\nReporting to the Managing Director, the Operations Director will provide strategic, commercial and operational leadership to the division and its strategic growth. The role holds full accountability for the P&L and is responsible for delivering sustainable organic growth in partnership with the Sales Director and wider SLT.\n\nThe role of the Operations Director is to ensures that Regional General Managers, Business Managers and their direct reports deliver operational excellence, measurable customer savings, sustainability improvements and best-in-class service.\n\nThe role requires strong commercial acumen, excellent operational judgement and significant leadership capability to influence senior stakeholders across the business whilst balancing long-term strategic planning with the demands of daily operational delivery, ensuring reliability, compliance and excellence at all times.\n\nPRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES\n\nStrategic Leadership\nOperational Excellence\nCommercial & Financial Accountability\nInternal Collaboration & Supply Chain Management\nCustomer Leadership\nPeople Leadership & Culture\nCompliance & Safety \n\nPERSON SPECIFICATION\n\nEducation / Qualifications\n\nDegree or equivalent professional experience.Experience\n\nSignificant senior operational leadership experience within logistics, manufacturing support services or a similar contract-driven environment.\nFull P&L ownership with a proven track record of delivering revenue and EBITDA targets.\nDemonstrable experience of working with commercial teams to drive organic growth and support tender development.\nStrong leadership experience managing multi-layered operational teams across a national footprint.\nEvidence of delivering operational improvement, process standardisation and high-quality service performance.Technical Knowledge\n\nStrong understanding of waste and recycling operations, sustainability drivers and sector legislation.\nRobust knowledge of environmental and H&S compliance requirements.\nCommercial literacy including pricing, margin management, forecasting and contract governance.Skills & Behaviours\n\nStrategic thinker with excellent analytical and decision-making skills.\nStrong leadership presence with the ability to influence at all organisational levels.\nHighly commercial, financially astute and data-driven.\nExcellent relationship-builder with strong collaboration skills, especially in matrix environments.\nResilient, proactive and solutions-oriented, able to balance strategic priorities with operational realities.\nHigh integrity with a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.BH35888

Compliance Operations Manager – Greater Manchester (Housing Client)\n £75,000 (Fixed Term Contract)\n 6–12 Months\n 37 Hours per week\n\n Service Care Solutions are working with a Housing Association client in Greater Manchester to recruit a Compliance Operations Manager on a 6–12 month fixed term basis.\n\n This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing all landlord compliance workstreams, ensuring statutory and regulatory obligations are met while delivering a high-quality, customer-focused service.\n\n Overview of the Role Reporting into the Assistant Director of Health, Safety and Compliance, you will lead a multi-disciplinary team delivering key compliance programmes across housing stock. This includes gas, electrical, fire, water hygiene, asbestos, lifts, and wider M&E services.\n\n You will act as the organisation’s responsible person for compliance, ensuring services are safe, efficient, and aligned with legal requirements and best practice.\n\n Responsibilities\nLead and manage compliance service delivery across all “big six” areas (gas, electrical, fire, water, asbestos, lifts)\nOversee planned, cyclical and responsive maintenance programmes\nEnsure full compliance with landlord statutory obligations and regulations (including CDM)\nManage budgets (up to £5m), forecasting and financial performance\nUse data and performance insights to drive continuous improvement\nDevelop and maintain compliance policies, procedures and risk frameworks\nWork closely with asset management teams to inform long-term investment programmes\nManage contractor performance, procurement processes and stakeholder relationships\nPrepare and present reports to senior leadership, board and committees\nLead, develop and motivate a team of compliance professionalsRequirements\nProven experience in a senior compliance or asset management role within housing or property services\nStrong knowledge of landlord compliance across all key areas (gas, electrical, fire, water, asbestos, lifts)\nExperience managing large-scale compliance programmes and budgets\nKnowledge of contract management (JCT / NEC or similar)\nStrong stakeholder management experience, ideally up to board level\nTechnical understanding of M&E systems and compliance regulations\nExcellent leadership, communication and organisational skills\nRelevant degree or equivalent experienceIf you're looking for work but this role isn’t for you, please feel free to get in touch with what you're looking for.\n\n Contact: James Glover at Service Care Solutions on\n\n (phone number removed) \n or via email at (url removed)

Head of New Business Sales - UKI | Manchester City Centre | On-site\n\nPortfolio are proud to be exclusively representing one of the most ambitious, fast-growing SaaS businesses in the UK - an award-winning, market-leading platform that is transforming the way businesses manage their people.\n\nOur client is looking for a truly exceptional leader to take the helm of their New Business Sales function - a rare opportunity to step into a high-profile, high-impact leadership role at a business that genuinely invests in its people, its culture, and its future. If you're a commercially driven, inspirational sales leader who thrives on pace and loves building winning teams - this is the role you've been waiting for.\n\nThe Role\n\nAs Head of New Business Sales, you'll be the driving force behind the UK new business revenue engine. Reporting directly to the Director of Sales, you'll own the full performance of a large, high-velocity sales floor - leading from the front, coaching senior managers and BDMs, and setting the standard for what great looks like. This role is for a leader who wants to shape strategy, influence outcomes, and build something truly special.\n\nThis is a fully office-based role in the heart of Manchester City Centre - and for good reason. Being embedded in the team means you'll create the energy, culture and momentum that only comes from being present. You'll build genuine relationships across the floor, spot opportunities in real time, and lead by example every single day.\n\nA Bit About You\n\nYou've led large, high-performing teams in fast-paced, high-volume environments and know exactly how to build and sustain a winning culture.\nYou're data-driven, highly accountable, and completely comfortable owning big numbers and ambitious targets.\nYou develop people, not just results. You know how to unlock potential in your managers and BDMs and push them to be their best.\nYou thrive in high-stakes environments, handle difficult conversations with confidence, and keep the team focused and motivated when it matters most.\nYou can see the bigger picture, contribute meaningfully at senior leadership level, and influence the direction of the sales function.\nYou're joining a business at a pivotal moment - one where your decisions, your leadership and your energy will genuinely shape what comes next. \n\nWhat You'll Be Doing\n\nLeading, inspiring and performance-managing a multi-layered sales team including senior sales managers and BDMs\nDriving UK new business revenue across the full suite of HR & H&S SaaS solutions\nOwning monthly and quarterly KPIs, pipeline health, forecasting, and revenue accountability\nEmbedding a coaching-led, high-performance sales culture across the floor\nLeading by example throughout the full sales cycle; from qualification to close\nEnsuring FCA compliance and operational excellence at every stage\nPartnering with Sales Ops, WFM, Training and Data teams to maximise productivity and performance\nRepresenting the sales function at senior leadership level and influencing commercial strategy \n\nWhat's in it for You?\n\nOur client offers a genuinely compelling package for the right leader:\n\nUncapped earning potential - your success directly drives your reward\nCar Allowance + Profit Share scheme\n25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays & a day off on your birthday - increasing with service\nPension Plan up to 7%, Life Insurance & wellbeing support\nBrand new on-site gym and extensive city-centre discounts via Bright Exchange\nCompany incentives, recognition programmes and a values-led culture\nHigh-visibility role with genuine influence at the top of a fast-growing business\nA chance to lead one of the largest, most ambitious sales teams in the business \n\nWith substantial financial backing, exceptional products and a culture built on ambition and accountability, this represents a truly unparalleled career opportunity for an exceptional sales leader ready to make their mark.\n\n50921BGR2\n\nINDPSAL\n\nThe Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position

Senior Recruitment Consultant\n\nManchester (hybrid working week)\n\n£Competitve\n\nSenior Recruitment Consultant is required to join our specialist Finance & Accounting team based in Manchester.\n\nAs a Senior/Principal Recruitment Consultant, you will have a solid understanding of your specialist market and able to demonstrate an aptitude for commercial sales. Your focus will be on developing and managing new and existing relationships with both clients and candidates to make placements.\n\nYou will work alongside and be mentored by our experienced Associate Director as you network with candidates across the UK building professional relationships. Our Finance & Accounting team work closely with some of the most well-known Retail, FMCG, Manufacturing, Technology and Financial Services companies in the UK offering our candidates fantastic career opportunities.\n\nWe are looking for a good communicator, who possesses excellent organisational skills and enjoys developing relationships working towards sales targets. In return we offer an attractive commission structure with your earning potential uncapped.\n\nSellick Partnership will provide you with tailored training and development opportunities to help you progress with the business. We will also support and help you to build relationships with candidates and clients so you can enjoy a rewarding career within recruitment. We will consider candidates with a recruitment background in Finance, HR, Legal, Marketing and Tax.\n\nResponsibilities of the Recruitment Consultant:\n\nDeveloping and managing both new and existing candidate relationships.\nDeveloping and building on existing client relationships via telephone and face to face contact.\nTargeting passive candidates through headhunting.\nDeveloping an excellent understanding of your market, sector and the recruitment requirements that arise within that.\nSecuring and attending visits with new and existing clients\nMaintaining and developing candidate relationships in a competitive marketplace.\nConducting candidate interviews and qualifying them against current live roles.\nTailoring candidate CVs\nIncreasing awareness of both the Sellick Partnership brand and your own personal brand via social media, networking and sponsorship events.You will need to be sales driven, results-focused with an ambitious drive to succeed in a competitive, fast-paced and supportive environment. You will need to have the communication skills necessary to build successful relationships with clients and candidates.\n\nWhy you should join Sellick Partnership\n\nWe are officially a Great Place to Work®, and the secret to our success is the people that we employ. We offer an unrivalled training and development programme ensuring you have the support, experience and skill set to achieve your goals - creating a platform to really make a difference by providing a tailored and compassionate approach to recruitment.\n\nPerks at Sellick Partnership:\n\nTailored mentoring and coaching from experienced leadership team, with access to our unrivalled internal training programme, to help you reach your full potential.\nUncapped commission structure, with no minimum threshold\nQuarterly reward scheme for exceptional performance, and prizes for smaller wins from our wheel of success\n33 days holiday (Including bank holidays) plus up to 5 'length of service' additional days\nExtra 2 days leave for a marriage or civil partnership\nBirthday lie-ins / early finishes.\nBupa company health plan including Extras (e.g. gym, holiday, and shopping discounts)\nThree 5* staff events a year including annual team building trip away!\nEarly finish Fridays and bank holidays\nFree food/drink in all offices (Fresh fruit, cereal, breakfast, snack bars, all the diet coke you can drink and more)\nInterest-free loans available\nBike 2 Work scheme\nPaid time off for charitable commitmentsSellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website

The Client: An independent, employee-owned business of project managers have new requirements to join their highly respected and talented teams across the business.\n\nThis consultancy was one of the first practitioners of project management when they set up nearly 50 years ago, growing to become an internationally recognised specialist in the industry. Their independence means they can act solely in the best interest of their clients, unbiased by any other discipline.\n\nFor decades, a standout culture has fuelled this consultancy’s consistent success. They are looking for intelligent, humble talent with a true passion for the industry. My client has made their mandate clear: they hire people who care about people - team players who genuinely look out for one another.\n\nThe Role: An opportunity has arisen for a Project Director to lead the Manchester office of this highly regarded construction consultancy. The position involves running the Manchester operations with support from the Regional Director.\n\nYou will be responsible for the delivery and strategic management of commissions of significant size and complexity through all phases of design, preconstruction, construction and project completion.\n\nYou will have the opportunity to work across multiple sectors including residential, commercial, fit-out, hotels, life sciences through to arts and heritage.\n\nJob Location: Manchester\n\nHead Count: 75+\n\nProject Sectors: Commercial Offices, Fit-Out, Residential, Hotels, Life Sciences, Arts & Heritage\n\nRequirements for the Project Director:\n\n * \n\n Approximately 10+ years’ delivering project commissions (construction values in excess of £25M) through the full project life cycle in one of the listed sectors\n\n * \n\n Extensive experience performing the role of the Contract Administrator/Employers Agent under the relevant building contracts\n\n * \n\n Prior experience working in a client focused, consultancy-based environment or directly for commercial developer\n\n * \n\n Good knowledge of the construction industry and technical matters such as procurement and managing financial elements of a project\n\n * \n\n Advanced communicator and presenter at senior/executive client level, able to understand clients' specific needs, tailoring advice and communications as required\n\n * \n\n Confident managing the day-to-day delivery and strategic direction of commissions\n\n * \n\n Delegating tasks whilst meeting deadlines, ensuring work and projects are running in line with expectations\n\n * \n\n Confident leading and managing others with a desire to focus on mentoring and developing junior talent\n\n * \n\n Adept at problem-solving and a drive to overcome obstacles to obtain positive results for clients, exceeding expectations\n\n * \n\n Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel and Word etc\n\nThe benefits included in this role are:\n\n * \n\n Highly competitive basic salary (negotiable DOE)\n\n * \n\n Membership of discretionary profit share and bonus scheme\n\n * \n\n £2,000 travel allowance\n\n * \n\n 26 days annual leave (increasing to 28 after five years) plus bank holidays\n\n * \n\n Flexible/remote working available\n\n * \n\n Generous pension scheme (11% employer contribution)\n\n * \n\n Enhanced maternity/paternity leave\n\n * \n\n Private medical insurance (family cover)\n\n * \n\n £500 personal development budget\n\n * \n\n Life assurance\n\n * \n\n Income protection\n\n * \n\n £200 lifestyle allowance\n\n * \n\n Laptop / phone

My client is recruiting for experienced Private Client Solicitors, Legal Executives or Paralegals to join their team on a fully remote basis.\nMy clients award-winning firm stands apart from other practices; they are incredibly entrepreneurial, creative and offer great flexibility to their staff. They have a family friendly feel throughout the practice, they invest heavily in their staff and due to continued growth; they can offer strong prospects.\nThey have acquired several businesses over recent years which have enabled them to become one of the UKs largest probate providers. Due to this unparalleled growth, they are able to provide a fast-track route for fee-earners to become Salaried Directors within three years, just by hitting your target in 3 non consecutive years.\nTheir approach to business and their clients has put them ahead of competitors. They have core values that define who they are, how they operate and the services they offer. Their success is down to their people and the strong relationship they have built with their clients.\nThe team\nDue to expansion they are recruiting for an experienced and highly skilled Private Client Lawyer to join the department.\nEveryone works in a cohesive environment but with the autonomy to run and develop their caseload and build client relationships. Many lawyers within the team are STEP members but everyone shares their expertise, knowledge and experience to support one another.\nThe role\nYou will take on an already existing case load of varied Private Client work which will consist of Wills, Probate, Administration of Estates, LPA’s, Inheritance Tax Planning and Trusts.\nThere is plenty of opportunity to grow and develop the work and you will be encouraged and given the independence to build relationships with other departments and external referrers.\nYou will also be given the option to be actively involved with supporting and mentoring junior members of the department.\nSalary and Benefits\n• Fully remote working\n• Bonus scheme\n• Opportunity for quarterly and annual salary increases through our employee incentive scheme\n• Company pension scheme\n• Death in service benefit\n• Exclusive employee discounts\n• SMART health program\n• Significant career progression opportunities, including STEP certification and potential advancement to Director level\nShould you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.\nPlease Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful

CEO\n\nWe are partnering with a high-growth online retail business at a pivotal stage in its journey. With a strong brand, loyal customer base, and proven product-market fit, the business is now looking to appoint a CEO to lead the next phase of scale.\n\nThis is an opportunity to take a digitally-led retail brand from successful operator to category leader-driving growth across channels, geographies, and customer segments while building a best-in-class leadership team and operating model.\n\nThe Role\n\nThe CEO will take full responsibility for the strategic, operational, and financial performance of the business. Working closely with the Board / investors, you will define and execute a clear growth plan, balancing top-line acceleration with sustainable profitability.\n\nYou will lead a digitally native organisation, ensuring excellence across customer acquisition, retention, trading, supply chain, and brand execution.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nStrategy & Growth\n\nDefine and deliver a clear 3-5 year growth strategy\nScale revenue across DTC, marketplaces, and international markets\nIdentify and execute new revenue streams (product, channel, partnerships)\n\nDigital & Trading Excellence\n\nOwn performance across all digital channels (paid, organic, CRM, marketplaces)\nDrive best-in-class trading, merchandising, and customer journey optimisation\nLeverage data to improve conversion, AOV, and lifetime value\n\nBrand & Customer\n\nStrengthen brand positioning and ensure consistent execution across all touchpoints\nChampion a customer-first culture, improving retention and loyalty\nOversee marketing strategy including performance marketing, brand, and content\n\nOperations & Supply Chain\n\nEnsure a scalable and efficient end-to-end supply chain\nOptimise inventory, fulfilment, and logistics to support growth\nBalance speed, cost, and customer experience\n\nLeadership & Culture\n\nBuild, lead, and inspire a high-performing executive team\nDrive accountability, pace, and a results-oriented culture\nDevelop internal capability while attracting top-tier talent\n\nFinancial Performance\n\nOwn P&L, budgeting, and forecasting\nDeliver profitable growth with strong cash discipline\nReport to Board/investors with clear, data-driven insights\n\nThe Person\n\nExperience\n\nProven CEO / MD / Commercial Director experience within online retail or e-commerce\nTrack record of scaling a digital-first business (£10m-£100m+ revenue range ideally)\nStrong understanding of performance marketing, trading, and digital growth levers\nExperience working with investors, PE, or high-growth founder-led environments\nDemonstrated success in building and leading senior leadership teams\n\nCapabilities\n\nHighly commercial with a sharp instinct for growth opportunities\nData-driven decision maker with strong financial acumen\nDeep understanding of consumer behaviour and online retail dynamics\nOperationally credible-able to execute as well as strategise\nComfortable operating at pace in a scaling environment\n\nStyle & Mindset\n\nHands-on, sleeves-rolled-up leadership style\nResilient, adaptable, and comfortable with ambiguity\nHigh energy, pace, and accountability\nClear communicator, able to align teams and stakeholders\n\nWhy Join?\n\nOpportunity to lead and scale a high-potential digital retail brand\nGenuine autonomy with strong backing from investors/Board\nAbility to shape strategy, team, and long-term value creation\nEquity participation aligned to growthBH35814

Thorn Baker is working in collaboration with a large Facilities Management company, based in the heart of London.\n\nWe are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Operations Manager to oversee a £20 million mixed portfolio, specifically within the contract cleaning sector.\n\nThis role is responsible for leading multi-site operations, ensuring service excellence, driving profitability, maintaining strong client relationships across a diverse range of contracts (commercial, industrial, and specialist environments) and supporting the team with growth, training and progression.\n\nThis is a high-impact leadership role, reporting directly to the Managing Director and is suited to a strategic, results-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced, service-led environment. You will play a key role in shaping operational excellence and delivering outstanding client value across a significant business portfolio.\n\nKey Requirements\n\nProven experience in a senior operations role within the contract cleaning or facilities management sector\nDemonstrated success managing large-scale, multi-site portfolios (£10M+ preferred)\nStrong financial acumen with P&L management experience\nExcellent leadership and people management skills\nExceptional client-facing and stakeholder management abilities\nStrong understanding of compliance, health & safety, and service delivery standards\nCommercially astute with a track record of driving growth and profitability\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nOperational Leadership\n\nOversee day-to-day operations across a large, multi-site cleaning portfolio valued at £20 million\nEnsure consistent delivery of high-quality cleaning services in line with contractual obligations and KPIs\nImplement and maintain best practices, operational efficiencies, and service innovations\nFinancial Management\n\nTake full P&L responsibility for the portfolio\nManage budgets, control costs, and drive margin improvement\nIdentify growth opportunities within existing contracts and support new business initiatives\nClient Relationship Management\n\nBuild and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders\nAct as the primary escalation point for major operational or service issues\nLead contract reviews, renewals, and service expansion discussions\nTeam Leadership & Development\n\nLead, motivate, and develop a team of regional/site managers and supervisors\nDrive a high-performance culture focused on accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement\nSupport recruitment, training, and succession planning initiatives\nCompliance & Quality Assurance\n\nEnsure full compliance with health & safety, environmental, and industry regulations\nConduct regular audits and inspections to maintain service standards\nImplement corrective actions where necessary\nStrategic Growth\n\nContribute to the strategic direction of the business unit\nSupport tendering and mobilization of new contracts\nIdentify innovation opportunities including technology, sustainability, and process improvements\n\nKey Requirements\n\nProven experience in a senior operations role within the contract cleaning or facilities management sector\nDemonstrated success managing large-scale, multi-site portfolios (£10M+ preferred)\nStrong financial acumen with P&L management experience\nExcellent leadership and people management skills\nExceptional client-facing and stakeholder management abilities\nStrong understanding of compliance, health & safety, and service delivery standards\nCommercially astute with a track record of driving growth and profitability\n\nTE1