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Warwickshire & Solihull Community and Voluntary Action is recruiting Area Programme and Development Manager (Solihull) £44,088 per annum pro rata 30 hours per week Permanent subject to funding Hybrid/Office (The Core, Solihull) with regular travel across Solihull and occasionally Warwickshire and Birmingham About CAVA CAVA provides infrastructure support to the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise sector across Warwickshire and Solihull. CAVA also works heavily in partnership with its respective organisations in both Birmingham and Coventry, collaborating across the landscape to reduce inequality. CAVA operates as a Volunteer Centre and delivers projects that support social and community action through the voices and engagement of local people. CAVA has offices based in Leamington Spa, Nuneaton, Rugby, Stratford-Upon-Avon and a dedicated office space within a shared Community Hub in Solihull. Area Programme and Development Manager Area Programme and Development Manager will work as part of the Management Team and are key ambassadors for the organisation and the wider VCFSE. They provide leadership and accountability for the work of CAVA, overseeing and growing our position and portfolio of work as the VCFSE Infrastructure organisation for both Solihull and Warwickshire. The manager also occasionally works in partnership with the Board of Trustees on matters related to strategy and governance. The Opportunity The Area Programme and Development Manager will provide management and leadership of CAVA’s Solihull portfolio, which is at an evolving and exciting phase of integration across the Borough. The Area Programme and Development Manager has a key role in leading and shaping CAVA’s presence in Solihull, working strategically alongside the Board and Management Team, to lead the organisation into its next era of growth and delivery. The Area Programme and Development Manager has a key role and responsibility representing voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise groups and organisations, providing a strong and confident voice on behalf of the sector as we work alongside partners from the Public, NHS and the wider Integrated Care System (ICS). The remit provides the successful candidate the opportunity to make a significant impact to reduce inequality within communities by supporting the VCFSE sector and working in a dynamic and collaborative environment, especially through prevention, early intervention and community engagement. Summary of Key Responsibilities (please see Job Description for full details) • Leadership and Management of the Solihull programme portfolio (including public sector contract) and CAVA Strategy, • Line Management of a small, focussed team, • Strategy, Planning and Control in line with need, compliance, business planning, lead areas, • Financial Management including setting and managing budgets and risk in line with sustainability and financial controls/compliance, • External Representation and Partnership Working across the landscape, provide the voice of the sector and working in collaboration, alongside public VCFSE, private, public and statutory sector partners, • Income Generation and Growth through the writing of tender and funding applications, evaluation and funding returns/reports and including other fundraising strategies, • Office Management environment within your area in line with regulatory policies, procedures and delivery need, • Corporate Support and Team Participation in wider, CAVA activity and events What We're Looking For: We are seeking a dynamic and self-motivated individual with evidence of: • strong programme leadership and management experience and skills, • a strong and analytical eye for detail supporting contract management in line with KPI’s and budgets, • ideally, a background of working in the VCFSE sector, • confident, objective and effective voice and communication skills at all levels, • collaborative skills working as part of a supportive Senior Management Team, • a commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and reducing inequality, • a ‘can do’ approach to work and objective thinker and problem solver, • skills and experience of writing tenders and funding applications Values All employees are expected to demonstrate CAVA’s values by working positively as part of a team, delivering high quality services where all are supported and encouraged and to promote an ethos which values and encourages equality and diversity within the organisation and is respected through the VCFSE. To apply for this role, you are required to hold a driving licence and have use of a car for work purposes. Flexibility to undertake occasional work out of contracted hours is essential for this role. Competitive salary and benefits package including enrolment with an employee assistance programme of support. If you think you fit the brief for this exciting role, please view the job opportunity on our website and submit your CV, accompanied by a covering letter which outlines why you would like this job and what you could contribute, focusing on the criteria detailed in the job description and person specification Letters should be no more than 3 sides and if typed, no smaller than size 11 font. Closing Date: Monday 29th June 2026 at 10am Interviews: Monday 13th July 2026 No agencies please WCAVA is an equal opportunities employer ‘Putting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion into Practice’

The Strategic Finance Manager will play a critical role in supporting mergers, acquisitions, and divestment activities by providing financial leadership and analytical expertise. Client Details The employer is a well-established organisation recognised for its focus on operational excellence and innovation. This company operates on a global scale, offering a professional and structured environment. Description • Lead financial due diligence for transactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial assessments. Perform valuation analysis using appropriate methodologies to support decision-making., • Collaborate with Development Managers, Development Associates and senior stakeholders to prepare robust business cases. Support the drafting and review of investment papers for CRH approval., • Build comprehensive financial models incorporating synergies, integration costs, and return-on-investment scenarios. Work closely with Development Managers to validate assumptions and ensure alignment with strategic objectives., • Provide input on deal structuring and financing arrangements to optimise value and mitigate risk. Liaise with internal finance teams and external advisors to ensure smooth execution., • Ensure transaction processes run efficiently and smoothly, proactively identifying and resolving potential Profile A successful Strategic Finance Manager should have: • Qualified accountant-ACA, ACCA, CIMA, • Significant experience in corporate finance, M&A advisory, or transaction services., • Proven track record in financial due diligence and valuation for complex transactions., • Experience working with cross-functional teams in a corporate or advisory setting., • Evidence of continuous professional development in financial analysis and deal execution. Job Offer • Competitive salary ranging from 70,000 to £75,000 per annum, plus package, • Remote role., • Structured and professional company environment., • Potential for career progression and professional development.

Marketing Sourcing Manager (Procurement) Bristol, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Halifax or Leeds | Hybrid 6-Month Contract (potential to extend) Competitive salary (PAYE + benefits) or day rate via Umbrella Company Pontoon is an employment consultancy, we put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identifies, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. My client powers businesses of all sizes to make, take and manage payments. They are a global leader in financial technology with unique capabilities to power omni-commerce. Whether online, in store or mobile, they are at the heart of great commerce experiences in 146 countries and across 135 currencies. They help our customers become more efficient, more secure and more successful. The Opportunity We're hiring a Marketing Sourcing Manager to join a leading financial services organisation, focused specifically on the procurement and sourcing of marketing-related contracts. This is not a marketing role - it is a commercial/procurement position, where you will be responsible for managing and delivering marketing sourcing activity, working closely with Marketing stakeholders to put the right supplier and contract frameworks in place. You'll play a key role in ensuring the business secures the best value, governance, and supplier outcomes across its marketing spend. What You'll Be Doing • Lead end-to-end sourcing of marketing contracts, including:, • Creative, media and digital agencies, • Market research and insights, • PR, events and production services, • Manage RFP/RFQ processes, supplier selection, negotiation, and contract award, • Provide commercial and procurement expertise to Marketing stakeholders, • Build and manage strong supplier relationships, ensuring performance and value delivery, • Ensure all activity aligns with governance, risk and regulatory requirements, • Identify opportunities to optimise supplier models and drive efficiencies, • Provide occasional consultative support to Legal category sourcing, where required (secondary focus) What We're Looking For Essential experience: • Proven experience in procurement/sourcing roles, specifically direct sourcing of marketing-related contracts, • Hands-on experience managing agency, media, research or marketing services procurement, • Strong experience running end-to-end sourcing processes (RFP, negotiation, contracting) Key skills: • Excellent stakeholder management, particularly working with Marketing teams, • Strong commercial negotiation and contract management capability, • Ability to balance value, quality and risk in a regulated environment, • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, delivery-focused role Desirable: • Experience with SAP Ariba or similar sourcing tools, • Background in financial services or regulated industries What Makes This Role Different • Clear focus on marketing procurement, not generalist sourcing, • Highly hands-on role with real ownership of contracts and supplier outcomes, • Opportunity to work directly with marketing teams on high-profile spend, • Supportive environment that values proactive, enthusiastic individuals who engage with the business Please apply with an up-to-date CV which must show evidence of the above to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity to build a broad internal audit career within a large international group, gaining exposure across finance, operations, IT and risk. The role offers structured development, hands-on internal audit experience and fully funded professional training leading to a recognised internal audit qualification. Client Details Our client is a well-established, international, multi-channel distributor operating across several European markets. With a diverse portfolio of businesses and ongoing growth through investment and acquisition, the organisation places strong emphasis on governance, risk management and continuous improvement, giving internal audit high visibility and influence across the Group. Description • Deliver internal audit reviews from the Group Audit Plan, covering planning, fieldwork, testing and reporting activities., • Work alongside experienced auditors initially, progressing to leading audits independently as experience develops., • Draft clear, practical audit reports, agreeing findings and improvement actions with management and tracking actions to completion., • Support the development of the Group Internal Audit Plan, helping identify emerging risk areas and future audit priorities., • Contribute to reporting for senior management and the Audit and Risk Committee., • Assist in developing and embedding Group-wide risk management processes at both Group and business unit level., • Review compliance with operating policies, accounting policies and corporate governance standards., • Liaise with internal control and loss prevention teams across subsidiary businesses., • Support post-acquisition integration activity, including control framework reviews, capital expenditure reviews and financial due diligence., • Participate in ad hoc projects and investigations, gaining exposure to a wide range of business and risk topics., • Help drive continuous improvement within the internal audit function and the wider business. Profile • Current experience working within an external/internal audit position in an industry or practice setting, • Professional Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIA), • Strong ability to understand and analyse business processes, identify control gaps and propose practical solutions., • Analytical and forward-thinking, with the ability to anticipate risks and support the development of mitigation strategies., • Well organised, able to manage competing priorities and deliver work to deadlines., • Confident communicator, comfortable engaging professionally with stakeholders at all levels of the business., • Proactive, inquisitive and adaptable, with a positive and collaborative approach to work., • Happy working both independently and as part of a team, with a high level of integrity and discretion., • A valid passport due to occasional travel across the UK and Europe. Job Offer • Annual salary up to £55,000 per annum, • Annual 20% bonus opportunity, • Hybrid working model, with a minimum of 3 days per week at the Birmingham office, • International travel opportunities with 4/5 weeks per year overseas, • 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 25 days with service, • Fully funded study support and protected study time for a recognised internal audit qualification, • Exposure to a wide range of audit areas including finance, operations, IT, supply chain and acquisitions, • Clear development pathway towards leading audits and progressing within Group Internal Audit to a manager position within 3-4 years, • Pension scheme, health insurance, life assurance and share participation scheme, • Additional benefits including staff discount, cycle to work scheme, company sick pay and free parking

Come and join one of the UK's largest providers in Neuro and Mental Healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone. We'd like you to join us as a Ward Manager at our service Hunters Moor in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team, as a Ward Manager within our established specialist team. At Hunters Moor, we provide specialist Level 2 Neurological Rehabilitation and Neurobehavioural services to people aged over 18 in Birmingham. We’re committed to helping every person we support feel safe, happy, empowered enabling them to live the best life possible. * This is a nurse qualified post * What you'll be working: 37.625 Hours ( this will include rota'd on call ) Monday - Friday What you'll be doing: Through strong clinical leadership, the Ward Manager will promote excellence in nursing care, maintaining and improving clinical standards. The post holder will ensure that all residents are treated with compassion, dignity, and respect, valuing the diversity of the local community and beyond. They will be highly visible and accessible. The Ward Manager’s key responsibility is to ensure that clinical care is clinically effective, safe, and delivered to the highest standard to their assigned area. Clinical Leadership & Standards Lead the delivery of high-quality, person-centred nursing care, ensuring compliance with ACG standards, clinical governance frameworks, and national regulations. Maintain a visible and accessible leadership presence, supporting colleagues and acting as a role model for professional, safe, and compassionate practice. Work collaboratively with the Matron and MDT to maintain and monitor excellent clinical standards and drive continuous improvement in resident care. Workforce Management & Development Oversee the effective rostering and deployment of nursing colleagues, ensuring safe staffing levels, appropriate skill mix, and responsiveness to service needs and acuity. Manage colleague performance through regular appraisals, performance reviews, and addressing underperformance or attendance issues in a timely, supportive manner. Identify training needs and ensure all mandatory training, clinical competencies, and professional development plans are in place and regularly reviewed. Ensure a supportive learning environment for students and new colleagues, and monitor the quality of placements and mentoring within the clinical area. Safety, Risk & Clinical Governance Ensure a safe and clean care environment through proactive leadership in infection prevention, health and safety, and risk management. Lead or contribute to incident investigations, including root cause analyses, and implement actions to prevent recurrence and promote organisational learning. Promote a culture of safety and openness where colleagues are encouraged to raise concerns, and ensure concerns are acted on through appropriate escalation. Resident Experience & Advocacy Champion dignity, privacy, and respect in all aspects of care, advocating for residents and ensuring their voices influence service delivery and improvement. Establish systems for collecting, reviewing, and responding to resident and family feedback to improve the overall care experience. Lead regular caseload and care reviews with the MDT, ensuring all care plans are up to date, person-centred, and focused on outcomes. Statutory Compliance & Safeguarding Ensure all actions and documentation comply with the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), including making timely referrals and maintaining accurate records of assessments and best interest decisions. Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns in line with national legislation and ACG policies, and act as a key point of contact in multi-agency safeguarding processes. Ensure colleagues are confident and competent in recognising and responding to issues relating to capacity, consent, and deprivation of liberty. Service Development & Improvement Support and lead service improvement initiatives, participating in development programmes that enhance the quality, efficiency, and responsiveness of care. Work closely with internal and external partners, including NHS bodies and local authorities, to ensure integrated, seamless care and alignment with national targets. Promote innovation in nursing practice and identify opportunities to develop the nursing contribution within the wider service model. Resource & Financial Management Manage nursing resources effectively on a day-to-day basis, including monitoring use of Bank and Agency colleagues and ensuring cost-effective staffing solutions. Act as an authorised signatory for agreed budgets and resource allocation, ensuring value for money while maintaining care quality and safety. What you'll have: • A current NMC Pin registration - RGN, • A legal right to work in the U.K., • At least 3 years post qualification experience, • Strong clinical experience in tracheostomy and neurorehabilitation essential We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident employer. What to look forward to: • 25 days plus bank holidays, • Birthday off, • Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities, • Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop, • Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice, • A Nest Personal Pension account, • Paid NMC Renewal, • Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians, • We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme, • Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits, • Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 for Nurses, Therapists & Doctors, £500 all other roles, by recommending someone you know, • ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

SF Recruitment are recruiting for a permanent Treasury Manager for a well-established business based in Birmingham. This is a highly reputable organisation with continued growth, offering a great opportunity to take ownership of treasury activities within a supportive finance team. This is an exciting role for a finance professional who enjoys a hands-on position with broad exposure across cash management, funding and financial risk. Reporting to senior finance leadership, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of treasury operations, supporting business planning and contributing to ongoing improvements in systems and controls. My client welcomes part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or qualified by experience candidates. This role would suit someone comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with autonomy and responsibility. Duties include: -Daily cash management and monitoring bank balances -Preparing short-term and long-term cashflow forecasts -Managing bank accounts and maintaining banking relationships -Processing and reviewing payments in line with controls -Monitoring borrowing facilities and debt schedules -Supporting foreign currency transactions and exposures -Assisting with intercompany funding and transfers -Reconciling bank accounts and treasury-related balances If you are interested in finding out more, please do get in touch and send me your CV and I will contact you.

Contract Length: 3-6 months (potential extension) Location: West Midlands Hybrid Work Pattern 3 days a week on Site About the Role We are seeking an experienced Interim Credit Manager to lead, optimise, and transform the Credit Control and Collections function within a fast-paced organisation. This role requires a confident leader with a strong operational background, capable of managing high-value ledgers, resolving complex disputes, and driving improvements in cashflow performance and debt governance. You will take ownership of the full credit control process and provide strategic and hands-on leadership to ensure strong financial control, robust reporting, and efficient cash collection.Key Responsibilities • Lead, coach, mentor, and develop the Credit Control team, ensuring capability, performance, and clear accountability., • Manage the end-to-end credit control process, including customer contact, query resolution, reconciliations, and cash allocation., • Reduce unallocated cash, credit notes, and aged debt through proactive oversight and improved controls., • Produce weekly and monthly cashflow forecasts, debt analysis, and risk reporting., • Build strong relationships across Finance Operations to ensure seamless collaboration and effective resolution of debt queries., • Support internal and external audits, ensuring all credit control practices meet governance standards., • Drive continuous improvement to enhance efficiency, reduce disputes, and strengthen credit control frameworks and reporting processes. Experience & Background • Extensive experience managing Credit Control teams in the public sector, property, financial services, or large corporate environments., • Expereince of Oracle Fusion, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured and methodical approach., • A process-driven mindset with proven experience in team development and performance leadership., • Expertise in financial strategy implementation and credit risk management., • Strong capability in budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow performance reporting., • Ability to identify financial risks/opportunities and provide actionable strategic insight., • Excellent stakeholder management skills, including senior-level engagement and influencing. If you have the relevant background and experience, we would love to hear from you, so please send your updated CV! Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new companyYou will be joining a well-established and highly respected civil engineering contractor based in Birmingham. This multi-accredited contractor is recognised for delivering high-quality infrastructure projects and offers long-term career development across a range of sectors. With continued growth and the rollout of new major long-term frameworks, this is a pivotal time to join a forward-thinking contractor committed to excellence and innovation. This is a full-time permanent position based out of their Birmingham office with hybrid working. Your new roleAs Commercial Manager, you will lead all commercial activities across multiple projects, ensuring financial and contractual performance from inception through to completion. Key responsibilities include: • Managing project budgets, cost control, and commercial reporting across a portfolio of works, • Leading contract management activities, ensuring compliance with NEC form of contract, • Supporting business development, frameworks, and bid submission processes, • Driving commercial strategy, risk management, and operational improvements, • Managing stakeholder relationships and ensuring client satisfaction across projects, • Leading and developing the commercial team, improving processes and performance. What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will bring a strong commercial background within civil engineering or utilities, alongside: • Strong working knowledge of NEC3 and/or NEC4 forms of contract, ideally Options A and C, • Proven leadership, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, • Ability to manage commercial issues and deliver clear, effective communication, • A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and performance, • Full UK driving licence. This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager to make an impact with an industry-recognised contractor. What you'll get in returnIn return, you will receive: • Starting salary up to £80,000 per annum, • Company car (with fuel card) or car allowance, • 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, • Company pension scheme (matched up to 6%), • Private medical insurance, • Hybrid working, • Family-friendly benefits, • Exposure to high-profile and rewarding projects, • Supportive and collaborative work environment with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and employee wellbeing, • Opportunity to grow and progress your career with an industry-leading contractor and more. What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, 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.Please note - this contractor does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Job role: In this exciting and varied role, within our growing Mass Engagement department you will be part of the core team responsible for delivering the charities challenge events portfolio to maximise support and increase income. You’ll manage a range of events from marathons and treks to bespoke fundraising challenges, ensuring participants feel valued, motivated, and connected to the cause. You will be organised and a strong project manager, confident in solving problems, securing financial targets and take a creative and collaborative approach to deliver outstanding events. Key responsibilities: • Develop and deliver mass fundraising events, with end-to-end coordination of various in person and virtual events, ensuring supporters are at the heart of all activity, including budgeting, planning, supplier co-ordination, risk management and on the day delivery., • Help to identify new event opportunities in collaboration with the Mass Participation Event Manager., • Meet Income & KPI targets along with maintaining costs within agreed budgets., • Build collaborative relationships with the wider Mass Engagement, Service Delivery & Marcomms Teams to ensure successful marketing, recruitment, and development of the stewardship journey for our supporters., • Lead on marketing plans for challenge events to ensure maximum return in collaboration with the Marketing, Brand & Comms team., • Use data and insight to evaluate event performance, inform decision making and continuously improve participant experience., • Post-event management including follow up, debrief, results analysis and thanking of participants., • Event attendance and taking the lead to co-ordinate on the day with support from additional members of staff., • Manage and record income & expenditure accurately contributing to management reports, data analysis and future planning of the events programme., • Develop effective relationships with third party event providers to build our profile and identify suitable events to meet our income, event and donor development plans., • Identify optimisations that will help to streamline and improve our processes for events and supporters., • Keep abreast of income and data trends across the sector to help inform future activities and events fundraising in line with fundraising regulation., • Develop and deliver opportunities for corporate engagement and sponsorship. Skills & Experience: Essential • A strong understanding of event fundraising and delivery, • Experience managing multiple projects with multiple stakeholders, stretching KPIs and competing priorities, • Able to use data, insight and market trends to make recommendations, • Collaborative, able to work effectively across functions and support our collective success, • Proven experience of budgeting and project planning, setting up and leading project teams where necessary to meet deadlines., • Ability to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines whilst maintaining high standards and attention to detail, • Understanding of effective stewardship tactics to maximise income and deepen engagement with participants, • Experience of working across functions with a wide range of people managing both internal and external stakeholders at all levels Desirable • Experience of working with and managing volunteers, • Proven ability to assess and manage risk in both marketing/financial terms and reputational risk., • Understanding of relevant marketing tactics and channels, particularly digital, • Knowledge of health and safety and risk management in event delivery & fundraising compliance., • Familiarity with digital fundraising platforms and MS Dynamics

Job Title: Registered Manager - Children's Residential Care Home. Location: BIRMINGHAM Salary: £50,000 plus Bonus depending on experience. Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent Working Hours: 40 hours per week (may include evenings, weekends, and on-call duties as required) Job Purpose The Registered Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and development of a 4-bed Children’s Home, including the registration and start-up of the service. The post holder will ensure that children and young people receive high-quality, safe, and child-centred care, promoting positive outcomes in line with regulatory requirements and best practice. The Registered Manager will lead by example, creating a nurturing, trauma-informed environment, ensuring safeguarding is embedded in all aspects of practice, and developing a skilled and motivated staff team capable of delivering consistently high standards of care. Key Responsibilities Leadership and Management • Provide strong, visible leadership to the home, modelling values-led, child-focused practice, • Lead the initial set-up and Ofsted registration of the home, ensuring readiness to operate, • Develop and implement the home’s Statement of Purpose, policies, and procedures, • Create a positive, inclusive culture that promotes stability, safety, and aspirational care, • Ensure children’s rights, wishes, and feelings are central to all decision-making Safeguarding and Child Protection • Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the home, • Ensure all safeguarding concerns, incidents, and allegations are managed in line with statutory guidance, • Maintain strong links with Local Authorities, safeguarding partners, and other professionals, • Promote a culture of professional curiosity, reflection, and learning Quality of Care and Outcomes • Ensure care planning is individualised, trauma-informed, and responsive to children’s needs, • Monitor and review children’s progress across education, health, emotional wellbeing, and relationships, • Lead regular reviews, contribute to statutory meetings, and advocate for children effectively, • Strive to meet and exceed the Quality Standards, aiming for Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes Staff Recruitment, Development and Supervision • Recruit, induct, and retain a competent and values-aligned staff team, • Provide regular supervision, appraisal, and performance management, • Ensure staff receive appropriate training, development, and emotional support, • Address capability, conduct, and absence issues fairly and consistently Regulatory Compliance and Governance • Ensure full compliance with: o Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 o Quality Standards o Safeguarding legislation and Working Together guidance • Maintain accurate, up-to-date records and monitoring systems, • Prepare for and lead Ofsted inspections, regulation 44 visits, and audits, • Act promptly on learning, recommendations, or requirements Operational and Financial Management • Manage the home’s budget, staffing rota, and resources responsibly, • Ensure effective occupancy planning and placement matching, • Oversee health and safety compliance, premises suitability, and risk management • Contribute to service development and continuous improvement Accountability • Reports to: Responsible Individual, • Responsible for: o All staff within the children’s home o Quality of care, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance o Day-to-day operational management of the home Benefits Competitive salary with performance-related bonuses. Comprehensive induction program and ongoing professional development. Opportunities for career progression within the organization. Generous holiday entitlement. Company pension scheme. Employee assistance program and well-being support. Person Specification Essential Criteria Qualifications • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent) or willingness to complete within agreed timescales • Relevant professional qualification in social care, childcare, or related field Experience • Significant experience working in children’s residential care, • Proven experience in a management or leadership role (Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, or equivalent), • Experience supporting children and young people with complex needs, including trauma, attachment, or risk behaviours, • Experience of safeguarding, child protection processes, and multi-agency working, • Experience of Ofsted inspections and regulatory frameworks. Knowledge and Skills • Thorough understanding of: o Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards o Safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance • Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a diverse staff team, • Strong decision-making, organisational, and problem-solving skills, • Confidence in managing budgets, rotas, and operational demands, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills Personal Attributes • Child-centred, compassionate, and resilient, • Emotionally intelligent with a calm, reflective approach, • Values-driven and committed to continuous improvement, • Able to work under pressure and manage competing priorities, • Strong sense of professional integrity and accountability Desirable Criteria • Experience of setting up or registering a children’s home, • Evidence of leading a service to Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes, • Experience working with commissioning teams and placement matching, • Therapeutic, systemic, or trauma-informed practice training, • Management qualification beyond Level 5 Additional Requirements • Enhanced DBS check, • Right to work in the UK, • Willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, • Commitment to ongoing professional development

Senior Support Worker - Accommodation Services An excellent opportunity for a compassionate Senior Support Worker with safeguarding, risk assessment, care planning and trauma-informed support experience. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Domestic Abuse Support Worker, Supported Housing Worker, Senior Accommodation Support Worker, Complex Needs Support Worker, Advocacy Worker Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. The post holder must be female This role is known within the organisation as a Senior Accommodation Support Worker SALARY: £28,861 to £33,786 per annum + Benefits LOCATION: Sandwell, West Midlands JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: 37.5 Hours, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Senior Support Worker to join an expanding accommodation service supporting adults and children affected by domestic abuse, trauma and exploitation. As the Senior Support Worker you will provide day-to-day support to the service manager, supervise support staff and help ensure residents receive safe, person-centred and responsive support. The Senior Support Worker will oversee risk assessments, support plans, referrals, safeguarding, partnership working and service standards across accommodation settings. This role is ideal for someone with strong communication skills, resilience, leadership potential and experience supporting vulnerable people with complex needs. DUTIES Your duties as the Senior Support Worker include: • Service Support: Support the Refuge Manager and / or Safe House Manager with the day-to-day delivery of accommodation services, • Team Supervision: Supervise support workers, students and volunteers, providing guidance, advice and practical support, • Assessments and Plans: Oversee risk assessments, needs assessments and resident-led support plans, • Resident Support: Help residents build confidence, independence, safety and resilience following abuse or exploitation, • Referrals: Oversee new referrals, initial risk assessments, accommodation allocation and system updates, • Safeguarding: Identify, record and escalate safeguarding concerns through the correct channels, • Partnership Working: Work with housing, health, substance misuse and other external services to support positive outcomes, • Service Standards: Maintain accurate records, support health and safety, and monitor contractual targets, • Activities: Coordinate group programmes, events and activities that support recovery and wellbeing CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIAL • Education: Level 3 qualification or equivalent, preferably in Health and Social Care, law, housing or community work, • Support Experience: Experience supporting people affected by trauma, abuse, complex needs or multiple disadvantage, • Assessment Skills: Experience undertaking risk and needs assessments and developing support plans, • Safeguarding: Understanding of safeguarding concerns and how to respond appropriately, • Domestic Abuse Awareness: Understanding of domestic abuse, victim barriers and survivor-led support, • Communication: Ability to communicate effectively, advocate for vulnerable people and build positive relationships, • Person-Centred Approach: Able to work in a non-judgemental, compassionate and empowering way, • Organisation: Able to manage priorities, deadlines and unplanned demands in a fast-paced service, • IT Skills: Confident using Microsoft Office, Teams or Zoom, and data collection systems, • Driving Requirement: Full driving licence, access to a vehicle and willingness to travel to accommodation sites DESIRABLE • Supervision: Experience supervising staff, students or volunteers, • Finance and Records: Experience with financial administration, rent monitoring or accurate data recording, • Legislation Knowledge: Knowledge of domestic abuse, modern slavery, homelessness, safeguarding, immigration or welfare benefits, • Trauma-Informed Practice: Understanding of trauma-informed approaches or motivational interviewing, • Homelessness Awareness: Understanding of homelessness, its impact and how to support people effectively BENEFITS • Mileage allowance, • Training and development opportunities, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Access to group clinical supervision with a BACP trained counsellor, • 25 days of annual leave, pro rata, plus bank holidays, with opportunities for this to be extended after 3 years of service, • 1 Wellbeing day, pro rata, • Annual leave buy back scheme for those who want to purchase additional annual leave days, • Bi-annual staff away days, • Regular internal newsletter created by staff, • Time off in lieu when overtime is required, • 5% employer contribution to pension This role requires a DBS check APPLY TODAY… By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. 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Are you an experienced IT Audit or Cyber Audit professional looking for a role where you can genuinely influence business outcomes, work closely with senior technology leadership, and still maintain a healthy work-life balance?We are partnering with a highly respected financial services organisation to appoint an IT & Cyber Internal Audit Manager into its growing Audit & Assurance function.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive, collaborative team where internal audit is viewed as a trusted advisor to the business. Reporting directly to the Head of Audit & Assurance, you'll play a key role in providing independent assurance across technology, cyber security, digital transformation, and change programmes while helping shape the future audit strategy.The OpportunityThis is far more than a traditional audit role.You'll work closely with the Chief Information Officer and senior technology stakeholders, providing meaningful insight and challenge across technology risk, cyber security, governance, resilience, operational effectiveness, and major change initiatives.Alongside delivering risk-based audits, you'll contribute to the development of the annual audit plan, help drive continuous improvement across the function, and support the development of junior team members.The organisation is currently investing heavily in technology and transformation, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and wants exposure to strategic programmes that directly impact business performance.Key Responsibilities- Lead and deliver end-to-end IT and Cyber Internal Audits across a diverse technology landscape.- Provide assurance over cyber security, technology controls, IT operations, digital transformation, and change initiatives.- Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, including the CIO and technology leadership teams.- Produce insightful audit reports that drive action and support better business outcomes.- Contribute to the development of the annual risk-based audit plan.- Monitor audit actions and support the continuous improvement of governance and control frameworks.- Coach and develop members of the audit team, fostering a high-performance culture.- Identify emerging technology and cyber risks and provide pragmatic recommendations.About YouWe're interested in speaking with professionals who can combine strong technical knowledge with excellent stakeholder management skills.You may currently be working within:- Internal Audit- IT Audit- Technology Risk- Cyber Risk- Information Security Assurance- External Audit with a technology focusYou'll ideally bring:- Experience delivering IT and/or Cyber audits within a regulated or complex organisation.- Strong understanding of technology risk, cyber security, IT governance, and control frameworks.- Experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders.- Previous people management or mentoring experience.- Excellent communication and report-writing skills.- A proactive, commercially minded approach to risk and assurance.- Relevant qualifications such as CISA, CISSP, ACA, ACCA, CMIIA or equivalent.Desirable Experience- Exposure to large-scale technology transformation, digital change, cloud migration, or cyber transformation programmes.- Financial services, insurance, or regulated industry experience.- Experience leveraging data analytics and technology-enabled auditing techniques.Why Join?- Genuine work-life balance with flexible hybrid working.- Supportive and highly collaborative audit leadership team.- Exposure to executive-level stakeholders including the CIO and senior leadership.- Opportunity to shape and influence a modern, forward-thinking audit function.- Strong commitment to personal development and career progression.- Competitive salary, bonus and comprehensive benefits package.- Birmingham location with flexible office attendance.- Competitive package, bonus and benefits.If you're looking for a role where your expertise will be valued, your voice will be heard, and you'll have the opportunity to influence technology and cyber risk at a strategic level, we'd love to hear from you.Applicants of all ages and backgrounds with the relevant skills and experience are encouraged to apply. Churchill Howard acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for temporary recruitment.For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.

PROPERTY MANAGER • Scanlans Property Management • £Competitive, aligned to experience and portfolio size • Home Based/Birmingham ROLE OVERVIEW We are looking for a Property Manager who can take full ownership of a portfolio of residential developments across Birmingham and the surrounding areas, delivering a high standard of service across all aspects of property management. You will act as the main point of accountability for your developments, responsible for service delivery, client relationships and long-term asset care. The portfolio has been structured to be manageable and sustainable, allowing you to focus on quality, consistency and proactive management. ROLE EXPECTATIONS This is a varied, multi-site role requiring strong organisation, sound judgement and confidence managing clients, residents and contractors. You will: • Take full ownership of your portfolio, ensuring consistently high service delivery, • Build strong relationships with clients, residents and stakeholder groups including RMCs and RTMs, • Ensure effective communication across all developments, responding to queries in a timely and professional manner, • Manage budgets and work closely with accounts teams to ensure accurate financial control, • Source, appoint and manage contractors, ensuring works are delivered to the required standard and cost, • Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, legislation and industry best practice, • Handle complaints and issues effectively, resolving them in a timely manner, • Identify opportunities for improvement and proactively manage risk across your portfolio WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE You’ll be successful in this role if: • Your developments are stable, compliant and well managed, • Clients trust you and see you as their main point of contact, • Communication across your portfolio is clear, consistent and proactive, • Budgets and financial management are accurate and well controlled, • Issues are identified early and resolved effectively HOW YOU’LL SPEND MOST OF YOUR TIME Most weeks, you’ll be: • Managing the day-to-day performance of your residential portfolio, • Carrying out site inspections to ensure standards are maintained, • Building strong relationships with clients, residents and contractors, • Attending meetings with clients, residents and stakeholder groups, • Overseeing contractor performance and project delivery, • Working with internal teams including accounts and operations, • Managing reporting and ensuring developments are running effectively You’ll work from home, with regular site visits across your Birmingham-based portfolio and occasional travel to the office as required, trusted to manage your time and priorities effectively WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR This role suits someone who: • Has experience in residential block/property management, • Is confident managing a portfolio independently, • Has strong client relationship and communication skills, • Is organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities, • Has a strong understanding of leasehold management and industry best practice, • Takes pride in delivering a high-quality service EXPERIENCE THAT HELPS • Experience managing residential portfolios, • Strong understanding of leasehold legislation, • Experience working with RMCs, RTMs and resident groups, • Experience managing contractors and overseeing works, • Full UK driving licence, • TPI Associate membership (or willingness to work towards) WHAT WE OFFER • Competitive salary, aligned to experience, • Discretionary bonus, • Home-based working with portfolio travel, • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Private medical insurance, life assurance and enhanced family leave, • Fully funded training and professional development, • Paid sabbaticals as a loyalty reward, • Pension scheme and employee assistance programme, • Discounts across travel, retail, fitness and entertainment ABOUT SCANLANS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Scanlans Property Management is a well-established residential block management business, known for delivering a high standard of service to clients, leaseholders and residents across the North and Midlands. We manage a varied portfolio and take pride in providing proactive, professional support that makes a real difference to the communities we look after. Scanlans is part of Trinity Property Group (TPG) and the wider Odevo Group, giving our teams the backing of a leading international property management business, with the investment, stability and career development opportunities that come with being part of a growing group. HOW WE HIRE • Initial conversation with our talent team, • Interview focused on experience, judgement and approach We aim to complete the process within two to three weeks and communicate clearly throughout. INTERESTED? Apply with your CV. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documentary evidence of eligibility will be required.

Commercial Manager (M&E) - BirminghamSalary: £80,000-£100,000 + Benefits + Bonus Role Summary A leading building services contractor is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager (M&E) to oversee commercial performance across a portfolio of mechanical and electrical projects in Birmingham. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong contractual knowledge with hands-on commercial leadership. Key Responsibilities Commercial Management - Lead commercial activities across M&E projects, ensuring strong cost control, risk management, and margin protection. Contract Administration - Manage NEC/JCT contracts, variations, claims, and change control processes. Cost & Value Reporting - Produce accurate CVRs, forecasts, and financial reports for senior leadership. Procurement Oversight - Oversee subcontract procurement, negotiation, and supply chain management. Project Support - Work closely with project managers to ensure commercial compliance and timely delivery. Client Engagement - Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders to support successful project outcomes. Candidate Profile Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior QS within the M&E contracting or building services sector. Strong working knowledge of NEC and JCT contract forms. Excellent commercial acumen with a track record of improving project profitability. Confident communicator capable of influencing internal and external stakeholders. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Package £80,000-£100,000 base salary Performance-related bonus Pension, healthcare, and additional benefits Career progression within a growing Birmingham -based contractor Location Birmingham (with occasional travel to project sites) How to Apply If you're interested please send your CV and a brief introduction to John Baker or Kat Oxlade --- Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.

Special Needs School Strategic Business ManagerTo Start in September 2026£30 -£38phBased in Moseley, Birmingham Your new company An Ofsted Good Special Needs School for complex disabilities in South Birmingham is looking for an experienced Strategic Business Manager. The role is a full time role,8am - 4pm, Monday to Friday term time only. This is a long term role with potential permanent opportunities for the right candidate. Your new roleThe school is a large SEN school with 3 sites and over 300 pupils and manages all processes inhouse. This is a pivotal, strategic role for the school with 5 direct reports ins for Site, HR, Finance, Compliance, IT and contracts. The role will entail: • Providing strategic leadership for finance, operations, and overall school performance as part of the Senior Leadership Team., • Lead and oversee Finance, IT, Estates, HR, risk, legal, compliance, and major contracts., • Develop and manage long-term financial strategy, budgets, forecasts, and income generation to ensure sustainability, handling a budget over £9 million., • Drive operational efficiency, value for money, and effective procurement, including capital projects and contract management., • Ensure robust governance, including risk management, safeguarding, regulatory compliance, and policy frameworks., • Lead digital, data, and estates strategies to support school growth, infrastructure, and performance improvement., • Promote a high-performance culture, leading and developing staff while supporting equality, wellbeing, and organisational values. The ideal candidate must have a strong background within the education sector and at a strategic level with proven experience in the above. What you'll need to succeedYou will have recognised management experience in all of the above areas. You must be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the principles behind school improvement, including school improvement planning, monitoring and reviewing progress. You will be an organised individual with the ability to manage different functions of the school as well as excellent communication skills (including written, oral and presentation skills). The school will consider a non-school background but candidates MUST be able to display proven experience in the above factors. What you'll get in returnHays Education has had an established Support Service desk in Birmingham for over ten years, providing quality non classroom based staff into schools. We also provide free Child Protection and Safeguarding Training to any candidate who is registered and working for us as part of their CPD. What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Role: Centre Manager /Facilities Manager(Part-Time) Location: Birmingham, UK Duration: 6 months Hours: 24 hours per week We are currently recruiting for a Part-Time Centre Manager to join the team at Northfield Shopping Centre in Birmingham. Role Overview This position is responsible for advancing and contributing to the asset management strategy and overall business objectives of the Centre. The Centre Manager will play a key role in delivering high and efficient standards of onsite management, ensuring the Centre maintains its position as a best-in-class, desirable, safe, and progressive environment for retailers, customers, and visitors. Key Responsibilities • Drive continuous improvement of the retail environment within the Centre, • Lead, develop, and inspire the onsite Centre Management team, • Work closely with the Landlord’s marketing consultant to optimise and deliver the marketing strategy, • Build and maintain strong, effective relationships with all retailers within the scheme, • Collaborate with the Centre Team to monitor, report, and benchmark retailer performance and turnover, • Conduct Annual Tenant/Occupier Surveys (or more frequently, as required), • Act as an ambassador for the Centre within local business groups, the Local Authority, and community or civic stakeholder forums, including representation at BIDs and other relevant association meetings, • Drive additional income generation through commercialisation activities, in partnership with the appointed commercialisation team, including optimisation of net operating car park income, • Develop and continuously refine business plans to deliver strong and sustainable business performance, • Lead annual business planning processes and provide quarterly performance reporting, • Identify and implement cost control measures and operational efficiencies, • Manage contractor and supplier relationships, as well as key onsite staff, • Take overall responsibility for Health & Safety and Environmental Management within the Centre Skills & Qualifications • Proven management experience within a high-profile shopping centre or retail environment, • Strong retail background with a clear understanding of retailer needs and the challenges facing the sector, • Broad knowledge of market trends, current business challenges, and future developments in retail and shopping centre management, • Demonstrated success in managing onsite or in-house teams, • Experience managing major CAPEX projects and service charge budgets, • High level of technical competence, supported by a degree or recognised professional qualification, • Strong ability to lead and support change initiatives, including identifying and sourcing appropriate expertise and resources to resolve issues efficiently, • Solid financial acumen, including experience with profit and loss management, • Strong IT skills, • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage at boardroom level and contribute to strategic decision-making, risk assessment, and solution development aligned to business objectives

Job Title: Regional Sales Lead – OEM Motor Finance Location: Bristol - working remotely, travelling within your specific geographic region (visiting our office in Solihull once a month) Hours: Full time, Permanent A bit about us: At BNP Paribas Personal Finance, we’re part of a global bank and are proud to be a Top Employer UK, providing a great place to work in an open and inclusive environment. We’re here to provide simple and straightforward consumer finance solutions and we work with many well-known retailers and brands to help their customers finance their purchases in a responsible way. We care about making a positive impact for our colleagues, customers, partners, and the wider community. That’s why we live by our values of we're positive, we’re brave, and we own it. The Role: As a Regional Sales Lead, reporting to the OEM Motor Senior Manager, you will be tasked with managing the relationships of our OEM dealer partners in your area, meeting ambitious new and used car targets, managing wholesale facilities and onboarding new dealers within your area or geographic territory. You’ll manage a specific region, requiring regular travel within that area, as this is a field-based role. Key Responsibilities: • Oversee and manage relationships with OEM Franchise Dealer Partners., • Deliver dealer training on BNPP-PF systems, campaign packages, processes, and regulatory sales requirements., • Manage dealer sales performance, including financial products, customer suitability, credit volume, business quality, penetration and acceptance rates., • Work with dealers to develop and manage ongoing wholesale requirements, monitor utilisation and demonstrator allocation, • Request, monitor and manage flow of dealer information into internal risk and compliance teams, • Handle complaint resolution and maintain strong dealer relationships., • Oversee customer lifecycle management to enhance engagement and retention., • Drive the used car opportunity pipeline, identifying and managing potential growth opportunities., • Prepare, negotiate, and present dealer commission proposals., • Occasional dealer stock auditing Skills & Attributes: • Full driving licence., • Experience in Retail Motor Finance with a Motor Finance provider., • Successful track record in in business development and account management within the Motor Finance sector., • Resilient and able to thrive in high-pressure, target-driven environments., • Excellent organisational and time management skills., • Ability to manage stakeholders internally, • Confident with strong networking and relationship-building abilities., • Strong interpersonal skills, adaptable, and able to work independently or as part of a team. Could this be you? Making a positive impact is at the heart of everything we do – whether for our colleagues, customers, partners, or the community. We live by our values: We’re positive, we’re brave, and we own it. We believe a positive attitude and a passion for making things happen matter most. Don’t let confidence hold you back – there’s no such thing as a ‘perfect’ candidate. If you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we want to hear from you! Whether you're considering a career change or exploring a sector jump, we welcome applicants with transferable skills. Apply now to express your interest and discover how you can make a meaningful contribution to our dynamic team. Your Application Journey Our hiring process typically includes the following steps: • Initial screening with a member of our Talent Acquisition team, • Introductory call with the Hiring team via Teams., • Competency-based interview & presentation (90 mins), F2F with the Hiring team. We aim to complete the process within 3-4 weeks, though this can vary depending on your availability. If you’re not shortlisted, we’ll still keep you informed of the outcome. Equal Opportunities Disclaimer BNP Paribas Personal Finance promotes equality of opportunity and is committed to ensure that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Data Privacy Notice – The Curve Group The Curve Group is a Recruitment Services and Human Resources business with a mission to transform the working lives of the people and organisations we work with. We collect and process your personal data for the purpose of providing recruitment and related HR services, in line with our legitimate business interests and legal obligations. We will retain your data for two years from the last point of contact, after which it will be securely deleted unless you request otherwise. For more details about how we handle your personal data and your rights, please see our full Privacy Policy: https://www.thecurvegroup.co.uk/privacy-policy/

Job title: Head of Service - Planning and Building Control Grade/Salary: Band HAY 1 (£74,454 to £84,792) Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Working Pattern: Monday – Friday, 37 hours Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid) Job Pack: https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/WeAreSandwell/downloads/file/20/heads-of-service-economy-regeneration-cp Sandwell Council’s Place Division is seeking an experienced Head of Service – Planning and Building Control to join its team on a full time, permanent basis from its Oldbury office. The role: We are looking for an accomplished and strategic planning leader to take accountability for the delivery of Development Planning, Building Consultancy, and Land Charges services, ensuring full compliance with national legislation and performance standards. Acting as the Council’s Chief Planning Officer, you will provide expert advice, lead the planning committee process, and ensure robust, legally compliant decision-making. You will drive the development of a strong, up-to-date planning policy framework, including the Local Plan, while ensuring major applications are delivered efficiently to national targets. Playing a key role in the Council’s regeneration ambitions, you will enable growth through effective planning decisions, strong cross-directorate collaboration, and a focus on placemaking. This role carries responsibility for planning enforcement, Section 106 agreements, and Community Infrastructure Levy, ensuring compliance, financial oversight, and minimising legal risk. You will represent the Council at inquiries and hearings, lead high-profile negotiations, and maintain strong partnerships with regional and national bodies. You will also oversee high-quality service delivery through continuous improvement, provide leadership on safety at sports grounds, and deputise at senior forums when required. This is a pivotal leadership role for a forward-thinking professional who can balance strategic vision, operational excellence, and strong governance to shape sustainable growth and development. Attributes that you would bring to the role: • Extensive management experience to include; people management, budget management, performance management and best value., • Experience in effectively managing change., • Understanding of local government decision making and governance and experience of working with elected members, • Current Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute., • Substantial and recent experience of working at a senior level in a town planning field in a local or regional or national government environment., • Some relevant experience in managing and implementing local authority development management practices and/ or recent and relevant experience in managing and implementing local authority planning policy practices or building control services., • Experience in producing and presenting complex planning / regeneration reports both verbally and written., • In-depth knowledge of UK planning legislation, policy, and procedures., • Strong understanding of the NPPF and associated planning guidance., • Understanding of heritage conservation, urban design principles, and biodiversity/net gain requirements., • Familiarity with Local Land Charges legislation and processes., • Knowledge of enforcement legislation and procedures., • Awareness of climate change mitigation/adaptation and sustainable development principles within planning. Why Sandwell Council? At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. To find out more, please visit our careers page: We Are Sandwell – We Are Sandwell To be considered, please submit a CV and supporting statement to Imran_butt@sandwell.gov.uk Closing date for applications is 21/06/2026. Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. If you wish to apply as Care Leaver, Armed Forces Veteran or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV. If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, would like to request reasonable adjustments to assist you in this process please contact Imran_butt@sandwell.gov.uk

Salary: up to £85,000 + package London HQ - occasional travel there and across the UK for client visits Our client, an international property services business, currently have an opportunity for a Commercial Manager, within a fast growing commercial department, this is a unique opportunity, a chance to be truly strategic and shape the future of the organisation. The company have a long and successful history of delivering large projects to various private and public sectors clients and are on a journey to change the way they do business – and looking for ambitious, commercially minded individuals to help them get to the next level! The role holder will have the opportunity to lead the commercial negotiation of new business with both new and existing clients and to shape the strategic direction of the function. You Will • Identify the risks, liabilities, and commitments of contractual agreements; ensure these are clearly understood and that the business fully appreciates any potential impact., • Review, draft, update and maintain contract documents, • Monitor and report performance and compliance against contractual obligations including commercial performance, financial management and contract management, • Monitor customer satisfaction, • Work with the contract delivery teams to ensure that the management of change request process and change implementation is carried out in line with the contracts., • Report on progress of change requests and projects, • Review contract performance, assessing commercial risks and ensuring appropriate steps are taken to manage the risk, • Prevent and resolve contractual disputes, • Assuring adherence to Group Commercial Policy, • Supporting the client engagement teams in all commercial aspects, post contract signature, to achieve the orders, profit and cash budget and overall management of the Client relationship., • Support the delivery streams who are responsible for the delivery of projects and provide clear direction working with the client engagement team. The Person • growth mindset – looking at maximising value and minimising risk, • Experience of working closely with finance, operations and technical specialists, • Good on both the legals and financials Please reach out to Casey Collins at casey.collins@arguilesearch.com, if interested

Job title: Head of Service – Regeneration and Economy Grade/Salary: Band HAY 1 (£74,454 to £84,792) Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Working Pattern: Monday – Friday, 37 hours Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid) Job Pack: https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/WeAreSandwell/downloads/file/20/heads-of-service-economy-regeneration-cp Sandwell Council’s Place Division is seeking an experienced Head of Service – Regeneration and Economy to join its team on a full time, permanent basis from its Oldbury office. The role: We are seeking an exceptional and results-driven regeneration leader to take ownership of a £3bn regeneration pipeline, driving forward major programmes that will transform places and deliver sustainable economic growth. Acting as a senior project sponsor, you will lead high-profile, multi-million-pound schemes, ensuring strong governance, effective risk management, and successful delivery at scale. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering ambitious regeneration strategies, working closely with key partners such as the West Midlands Combined Authority, Homes England, developers, and investors to unlock funding and maximise impact. A core focus will be increasing affordable housing supply through strategic partnerships and direct delivery of major housing programmes. With oversight across regeneration and business support functions, you will champion economic growth, attract inward investment, and ensure businesses have access to the right support to thrive. You will also drive policy development to maximise social value, promote inclusive growth, and embed sustainability and high-quality design across all programmes. This role requires strong stakeholder management, the ability to operate at senior regional and national levels, and a proven track record of delivering complex regeneration projects that create lasting economic and community benefits. This is a unique opportunity to lead transformative change and shape the future of a borough undergoing significant growth and investment. Attributes that you would bring to the role: • Degree or equivalent qualification in regeneration, planning, economic development, property, or a related field., • Extensive management experience to include- project management, people management, budget management, performance management and best value., • Significant experience in leading and delivering large-scale regeneration or development projects., • Proven track record of securing and managing multi-million-pound external funding., • Experience of working in a complex political environment with multiple stakeholders., • Demonstrable experience of programme and project management, including use of formal methodologies, • Leadership evidence in a public sector environment and with change management/transformation skills., • Experience of overseeing large scale change programmes by being outcome focused, • Understanding how transformational change underpins the Medium-Term Financial Plan., • Strong and positive service delivery champion for the service with a focus on continuous improvement., • Strong understanding of UK regeneration policy, planning processes, and economic development frameworks., • Knowledge of partnership models, funding structures, and investment appraisal techniques, • Understanding of the principles of inclusive growth, social value, community engagement, and sustainable place-making. Why Sandwell Council? At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. To find out more, please visit our careers page: We Are Sandwell – We Are Sandwell To be considered, please submit a CV and supporting statement to Imran_butt@sandwell.gov.uk Closing date for applications is 21/06/2026. Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. If you wish to apply as Care Leaver, Armed Forces Veteran or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV. If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, would like to request reasonable adjustments to assist you in this process please contact Imran_butt@sandwell.gov.uk

To keep up with our growth in the UK and Ireland, we’re looking for a dedicated Account Manager to join our dynamic Employee Benefits team. Putting people first is at the heart of everything we do, and that extends to our clients as well as our employees. As an Employee Benefits Account Manager at NFP, you’ll look after a portfolio of clients, providing administrative support and taking ownership of all areas of client service delivery, working in partnership with the relevant Consultant to provide outstanding customer service. Here at NFP (an Aon company), we pride ourselves on being a local business with a global reach. This isn’t just corporate jargon, it highlights our commitment to building close, lasting personal relationships with our clients, while possessing the rare capability of solving their full range of business and people challenges around the world. This role will entail: • Gathering and analysing information from product providers, HR teams, clients, and third parties, conducting detailed research across a broad range of financial and employee benefit arrangements., • Providing exceptional client service by responding promptly to enquiries, managing renewals and re-enrolment schedules, and supporting clients through changes to their existing arrangements., • Assisting with the onboarding of new clients, ensuring benefit packages are implemented efficiently and that all supporting reports, market analysis, and documentation are delivered within agreed deadlines., • Working collaboratively with Consultants and colleagues to deliver a high standard of service, ensuring client expectations are consistently met and exceeded., • Identifying opportunities for account development by researching market trends, gathering intelligence, and supporting business growth initiatives., • Maintaining accurate client and provider records within internal systems, ensuring data integrity and compliance with company standards., • Attending client meetings and conference calls, both independently and alongside Consultants, to provide professional support and strengthen client relationships., • Preparing policy summaries, recommendation reports, and portfolio valuations to support client review meetings and informed decision-making., • Keeping technical knowledge current by monitoring industry developments and liaising with providers and subject matter experts. We're looking for someone with: • Relevant experience in a similar role (experience with different EB product lines e.g. risk, protection health and wellbeing), • Excellent PC skills - Microsoft Packages, • Excellent communication skills (written & verbal), • Good attention to detail, • Dedicated team player, who demonstrates initiative, proactiveness and independence We’re committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let our Talent Team know – we’ll do our best to support you. Please email eurcareers@nfp.com for more on this.

Job Title Senior Program & Strategy Manager, Consumer Eyecare Location Birmingham, UK Division Consumer Markets Reports to Head of Global Business & Operations, Consumer Eyecare Contract Permanent, Full-time (Hybrid - 3 days per week in office) The Senior Program & Strategy Manager, Consumer Eyecare • Owns end-to-end program governance and the integrated timeline and critical path to deliver Consumer Eyecare launch readiness across regions (Global/US/China) and workstreams, ensuring disciplined execution on the critical path, • Enables timely decision-making through stage-gate readiness, clear escalation, and reporting, • Aligns internal functions and external partners to deliver on time, within budget, and in full compliance with regulatory and quality requirements Responsibilities • Own the integrated timeline: Build and maintain the timeline and critical path; ensure consistency/quality of workstream plans; manage dependencies and the critical path, • Run program governance end-to-end: SteerCos, weekly/bi-weekly cadences, workstream reviews, risk reviews; standardized agendas, pre-reads, minutes, action tracking, and follow-ups, • Drive cross-functional and cross-regional alignment: Align functions and teams, proactively resolve blockers, accelerate decisions, • Institutionalize RAID management and mitigation tracking: ensure risks/issues are surfaced early, owned, and actively closed, • Drive stage-gate readiness: Orchestrate gate deliverables, coordinate cross-functional inputs, and ensure timely delivery & decisions, • Manage external partners and timelines (e.g., contract manufacturers): Together with Procurement, manage and track delivery, cost, and timing of external partners, • Support financial steering: Track cost center spends vs. plan, support forecasting, and quantify execution impacts (delay cost, scope changes), • Lead quarterly OKR planning and review cycles across functions and regions: Ensure measurable outcomes, accountability, and transparent progress reporting, • Institutionalize ways of working: Templates, standards, routines, playbooks, and lessons learned to scale the Consumer Eyecare PMO Required Knowledge & Experience • Proven experience in program/project management experience in complex, cross-functional environments; Consumer Healthcare/OTC/Pharma strongly preferred (MedTech or related industries), • Proven track record delivering multi-country product launches and/or large-scale programs with measurable outcomes (time, cost, quality), • Strong governance and execution experience: integrated planning, RAID discipline, action management, escalation judgment, and executive-ready reporting, • Experience with stage-gate governance and driving gate readiness, decision materials, and go/no-go recommendations, • Ability to drive accountability; excellent stakeholder management across functions, regions, and seniority levels, • Strong dependency management and structured problem-solving; comfortable translating ambiguity into executable plans, • External vendor/partner management experience (multi-party delivery, SOW governance, performance tracking)Advanced proficiency with project management and reporting tools (e.g., Smartsheet/MS Project), plus advanced skills in MS PowerPoint/ Excel, • High-quality written and verbal communication; able to synthesize complex inputs into clear management narratives, • Comfortable operating across time zones and cultures; high reliability, ownership mindset, and resilience under pressure Diversity is a part of ZEISS. We look forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity.

Building Regulations Advisor (Technical Lead) Willmott Dixon is seeking a Technical Lead, working across our offices in Nottingham, Birmingham, and Coleshill but ideally based out of our Birmingham Snowhill office, to play a key role to provide technical guidance to project teams to ensure compliance with business and building safety standards. You’ll enjoy a hybrid working model with time split between the office, home, and occasionally, on projects with our site teams. This is an opportunity to work on a wide range of construction projects which regularly include non-standard buildings and on occasion higher risk buildings (HRBs). You’ll be expected to draw on your strong interpersonal skills and comprehensive technical understanding of building regulations guiding teams, ensuring compliance. Our projects range from £10m-£150m+ across the following sectors: Education, Leisure, Blue Light, Commercial, Healthcare, and Residential, so no two schemes are the same! Responsibilities • Build and maintain positive relationships with our customers, stakeholders, and project teams, and effectively communicate technical solutions and recommendations in accordance with relevant building regulations., • Facilitate Willmott Dixon’s role as “Principal Designer” and demonstrate the right competencies to be an advisor to our project teams., • Create processes and procedures to review the competency of other members of the team., • Where appropriate, liaise with Design Managers and the wider design team to ensure they and specialists have provided information and detail to demonstrate compliance requirements of the legislation., • Ensure that design information is of a consistent high standard, compliant, and deliverable for the project., • Keep accurate records of conversations and decisions., • Upon completion of the design, sign as the “Principal Designer” duty holder for and on behalf of Willmott Dixon., • Assist sites and respond to questions or items raised through site inspections by others, where required., • Engage with and mentor our regional design manager community. Essential and Desirable Criteria • Hold a Class 2 or Class 3 Building Control accreditation/qualification with previous experience as a Registered Building Inspector RBI (essential), • Possess a Level D competence across the Building Inspector Competence Framework as required by a Class 3 Building Control Officer and demonstrate the behaviours and ethics appropriate to this level (desirable), • Enjoy being a team player and active contributor to the projects., • Full UK Driving License (essential) Additional Information Willmott Dixon embraces diversity in the workplace and will consider flexible and agile working. We are a disability confident employer. Why Willmott Dixon? In return we reward our people generously with a competitive package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, fully discounted private medical insurance for you and a partner, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. This role will benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA) and everyone can access a new generation of low carbon and electric cars via the Willmott Dixon run car leasing scheme. About Us With 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon’s purpose beyond profit is to deliver brilliant buildings, transform lives, strengthen communities, and enhance the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and trusted privately owned business where our people can thrive. Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 "Big" Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe’s 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025. Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.

Role: Application Delivery Lead Department: Central IT Location: Minworth Reporting to: Program Manager IT Hours of work: Standard Contract type: Permanent Purpose: The Application Delivery Lead is accountable for the end‑to‑end delivery, quality assurance, and live operational stability of a portfolio of business‑critical applications. The role combines hands‑on business analysis, delivery leadership, and subject‑matter expertise to ensure systems meet operational needs and continue to evolve beyond initial rollout. Main Duties & Responsibilities: • Own the delivery lifecycle for assigned applications, from requirements discovery through development, testing, release, and live operation, • Perform hands‑on business analysis, including requirements elicitation, documentation, and acceptance criteria definition, • Lead and take accountability for development delivered by internal offshore software teams, ensuring quality, pace, and alignment to agreed priorities, • Ensure appropriate unit test coverage through oversight of delivery teams, perform IT‑level functional validation where necessary, and own release readiness including final review and deployment sign‑off., • Work with Product teams to agree priorities, sequencing, and delivery approach for system enhancements, • Act as the application subject‑matter expert, supporting the service desk and operations during incidents and releases as required, • Provide day‑one and post‑release support for operational systems to ensure smooth adoption, • Accountable for application documentation, knowledge transfer, and maintaining strong system understanding to support ongoing delivery and support, • Balance delivery demands with system stability, operational risk, and business priorities Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience: Essential • Proven experience owning application delivery in a business‑critical environment, • Strong experience performing business analysis as part of a delivery role, • Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle and testing practices, • Experience working with distributed or offshore development teams, • Strong ownership mindset with the ability to make decisions under ambiguity Desirable • Experience with Transport Management Systems (TMS) and/or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), • Background in transport, logistics, or operational systems environments, • Experience supporting live systems alongside formal service desk functions Additional Information • Some travel may be required, • Hybrid working model, • Occasional out‑of‑hours involvement around planned releases for operational systems In return for your hard work, we offer excellent career progression opportunities and a professional environment where you can acquire, use, and continue developing your skills. Your package will include: • Competitive Salary, • Pension scheme with up to 6% employer matched contributions, • Life assurance, • 25 days holiday + 8 statutory bank holidays, • Holiday buy-back scheme (5 additional days available), • Salary sacrifice car scheme - A cost-effective way to lease a new car via salary sacrifice (subject to meeting minimum earnings eligibility criteria)., • Established hybrid working structure, • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, • Employee Assistance Programme supporting wellness with immediate access for you and your family to:, • Virtual GP consultations and second opinions, • Mental health support and counselling, • Online physiotherapy, • Access to CONNECTPlus long-term health condition support, • Wellbeing and healthy living support, • Cycle to work scheme, • Professional Membership and Study Sponsorship, • Quarterly employee recognition awards, • Employee referral scheme with financial reward, • Benefits hub with employee retail discounts, • Discounted eye test vouchers At TVS SCS we encourage and support our employees to realise their potential. They are empowered to take initiative and achieve high impact results that really make a difference to our business and our customers. Security Clearance Requirement Candidates must be eligible to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance. This process includes verification of identity, right to work in the UK, employment history, and a basic criminal records check for unspent convictions. Please note that candidates must have resided in the UK for 3 years to meet BPSS eligibility requirements. If you require any adjustments to allow you take a full and active part in the selection process, please notify us as part of your application. Please note TVS Supply Chain Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer. TVS have signed the Armed Forces covenant and are a forces friendly employer.

Job title: Head of Service – Property Strategy, Performance & Partnerships Grade/Salary: Hay 1 / £74,454 – £84,792 Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Hours: 37 hours Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid) Shape how a £1bn public estate delivers for people, place and prosperity. Sandwell Council is rethinking how land and buildings are planned, governed and used - not as a back‑office function, but as a strategic corporate resource that enables services, supports regeneration and underpins long‑term financial sustainability. We own and manage a diverse estate of nearly 4,000 assets with a book value of over £1bn. How those assets are deployed matters to residents, to frontline services, and to the future resilience of the council. To lead this agenda, we’re creating a new Head of Service – Property Strategy, Performance & Partnerships role. This is a senior, influential position, designed for a leader who wants to shape direction, provide assurance, and operate at scale. This is not about managing legacy. It’s about defining what comes next. The opportunity As a key member of the Property & Assets senior leadership team, you will: • Set the strategic direction for the Council’s estate, ensuring property actively supports service transformation, regeneration priorities and climate commitments, • Lead the development and delivery of the Corporate Property Strategy and Asset Management Plan, providing clear, evidence‑based advice to senior officers and Members, • Own the performance and assurance framework for property — from data quality and insight to governance, prioritisation and decision‑making, • Act as the Council’s strategic lead for property partnerships, including cross‑public‑sector collaboration, One Public Estate, and external investment initiatives, • Shape the pipeline of capital and estate decisions, working closely with operational colleagues to ensure strategy translates into deliverable outcomes, • Represent Sandwell on regional and national platforms, strengthening influence, reputation and access to funding and opportunity You will not be responsible for day‑to‑day operational delivery. Instead, you will provide the clarity, structure and grip that allows the estate to be managed confidently, compliantly and purposefully. Why this role is different • This is a new role, created as part of a clearer, more mature Corporate Landlord model, • You’ll operate with genuine senior visibility, advising at the highest levels of the organisation, • You’ll have the mandate to build systems, standards and governance that endure, • You’ll help shape the next phase of a wider Property Transformation Programme, without being constrained by historic ways of working If you are motivated by influence, scale and public value — rather than purely operational management — this role offers a rare opportunity. Who we’re looking for You’ll bring: • Senior leadership experience in property, estates, asset management or a comparable strategic environment, • Strong judgement around governance, assurance, risk and compliance, • The confidence and credibility to advise Members and senior leaders on complex, high‑value issues, • Experience of working with data, performance frameworks and evidence to drive better decisions, • A collaborative, values‑led leadership style — able to work across organisational boundaries and with diverse partners Public sector experience is valuable, but not essential. What matters most is strategic clarity, professional credibility and the ability to lead at scale. To find out more, please visit our careers page: We Are Sandwell – We Are Sandwell Please submit a CV and supporting statement to Mark Halligan on Mark_Halligan@sandwell.gov.uk Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at EDI_Team@sandwell.gov.uk. If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV. If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact Sheona_grey@sandwell.gov.uk

Job title: Head of Service – Property Strategy, Performance & Partnerships Grade/Salary: Hay 1 / £74,454 – £84,792 Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Hours: 37 hours Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid) Shape how a £1bn public estate delivers for people, place and prosperity. Sandwell Council is rethinking how land and buildings are planned, governed and used - not as a back‑office function, but as a strategic corporate resource that enables services, supports regeneration and underpins long‑term financial sustainability. We own and manage a diverse estate of nearly 4,000 assets with a book value of over £1bn. How those assets are deployed matters to residents, to frontline services, and to the future resilience of the council. To lead this agenda, we’re creating a new Head of Service – Property Strategy, Performance & Partnerships role. This is a senior, influential position, designed for a leader who wants to shape direction, provide assurance, and operate at scale. This is not about managing legacy. It’s about defining what comes next. The opportunity As a key member of the Property & Assets senior leadership team, you will: • Set the strategic direction for the Council’s estate, ensuring property actively supports service transformation, regeneration priorities and climate commitments, • Lead the development and delivery of the Corporate Property Strategy and Asset Management Plan, providing clear, evidence‑based advice to senior officers and Members, • Own the performance and assurance framework for property — from data quality and insight to governance, prioritisation and decision‑making, • Act as the Council’s strategic lead for property partnerships, including cross‑public‑sector collaboration, One Public Estate, and external investment initiatives, • Shape the pipeline of capital and estate decisions, working closely with operational colleagues to ensure strategy translates into deliverable outcomes, • Represent Sandwell on regional and national platforms, strengthening influence, reputation and access to funding and opportunity You will not be responsible for day‑to‑day operational delivery. Instead, you will provide the clarity, structure and grip that allows the estate to be managed confidently, compliantly and purposefully. Why this role is different • This is a new role, created as part of a clearer, more mature Corporate Landlord model, • You’ll operate with genuine senior visibility, advising at the highest levels of the organisation, • You’ll have the mandate to build systems, standards and governance that endure, • You’ll help shape the next phase of a wider Property Transformation Programme, without being constrained by historic ways of working If you are motivated by influence, scale and public value — rather than purely operational management — this role offers a rare opportunity. Who we’re looking for You’ll bring: • Senior leadership experience in property, estates, asset management or a comparable strategic environment, • Strong judgement around governance, assurance, risk and compliance, • The confidence and credibility to advise Members and senior leaders on complex, high‑value issues, • Experience of working with data, performance frameworks and evidence to drive better decisions, • A collaborative, values‑led leadership style — able to work across organisational boundaries and with diverse partners Public sector experience is valuable, but not essential. What matters most is strategic clarity, professional credibility and the ability to lead at scale. To find out more, please visit our careers page: _ Please submit a CV and supporting statement to Mark Halligan on Mark_Halligan@sandwell.gov.uk _to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at EDI_Team@sandwell.gov.uk. If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV. If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact Sheona_grey@sandwell.gov.uk

About the Role About Changan Changan Automobile, one of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers from China, brings a rich heritage and global reach to the UK market. With a presence in Europe & UK since the early 2000s through design and R&D centres, Changan has now established its UK National Sales Company, marking a new commitment to the region. Operations across multiple European markets will begin in 2025, introducing Changan's vehicle line up that blends European design excellence with advanced Chinese technology. Driven by innovation and quality, Changan is excited to deliver intelligent, stylish, and sustainable mobility solutions tailored for Europe & UK. Overview of Role We are seeking an experienced Technical Support Specialist to support the setup of technical excellence for the UK. Extensive knowledge required of total vehicle systems including powertrain, electrical and diagnostics; fault finding techniques, problem solving aptitude ability to be resourceful, methodical and consistent in approach, following correct process and working within recognised authority and appropriate escalation levels. Reporting to the Technical Service Manager, the role requires a hands-on approach as we scale the business from the ground up. As the Technical Support Specialist, you’ll have the unique opportunity to use your technical expertise and skills to shape the Changan business in the UK. Providing technical support to the UK network, either remotely or hands on, to end user customers via our UK authorised repairer network. Working with both petrol engine (ICE) and battery electric vehicles (BEV), responsibilities include providing technicians of authorised repairer mentoring, mechanical and electrical diagnostic support with final right first time fix (RFT) remediation. To provide in field support for any Changan product related matters including Warranty, Customer Services, Quality, Engineering investigation for current and new model launches, service clinics, service and recall campaigns and promotional events. Must be prepared to travel domestically, and at times on short notice. Attention to detail, ensuring high levels of performance in the interest of customer satisfaction. This will be aligned with and supported by the teams in UK and China and delivered to the same outstanding levels as the Changan product. Requirements • A recognised qualification or relevant experience within the automotive environment, • At least 10 years technical/warranty/training knowledge, 3 years should be in managerial role and minimum 2 years Warranty claim analysis experience, • Financial experience is essential, • Ability to lead, motivate and coach teams and support the wider leadership group in other cost management activities, • Candidates must be self motivating, demonstrate initiative and enthusiasm and understand warranty standards, • Systems experience of Excel, Microsoft Office, SAP, • Good business acumen, • High accuracy / numeracy skills, • Excellent analytical and problem solving ability, • Ability to build and maintain effective relationships, • Passion for improving customer satisfaction, • Agility and flexibility, • Excellent communication skills – both written & verbal, • Commitment to getting the job done by fixed deadlines, • Possess passion for technology and digitilisation in the automotive industry Duties & Responsibilities Warranty/Maintenance: • Working with the Changan Headquarters and IT function, support and drive the development of the systems required to manage warranty and service claims, • Develop the UK Warranty Policy & Procedures manual, • Plan and execute regular, comprehensive dealer warranty, service plan, and courtesy vehicle audits, • Develop annual warranty and maintenance plan budget, • Monitor the effectiveness of warranty and maintenance plan programs, • Conduct comprehensive studies to monitor competitiveness of brand specific maintenance plan, • Develop and implement strategies that ensure competitive cost of ownership and SMR for fleet and retail customers, • Report dealer and company performance vs objectives, • Identify risk of warranty process, • Issue monthly warranty report and plan expenditure, • Monitor and update policies and procedures in line with Changan guidelines Technical: • The setup of the Changan technical support hub and body shop programmes, • Working with the Changan Headquarters and IT function, support and drive the development of the systems required to manage technical support and product information, • Deployment programmes for technical inductions & training of dealer technical staff to improve overall diagnostic skill and repair capabilities, • Development of eLearning online content, FAQ, Q&A and regular dealer update content to drive communication consistency, • Host technical conferences with technicians, accident repair centre staff, RSA and customer call centre teams to ensure quarterly updates are provided to drive coherence in customer service delivery, • Own and manage the Recall process, working closely with the customer care team to deliver outstanding customer satisfaction programmes, • Ensure local government reporting requirements are met and inline for Recall uptake reports, battery reporting as per market requirement, • Attend regular technical training and upskill where needed to be the expert with broad familiarity with all types of Changan automotive products, • Good understanding of BEV architecture, experience with battery suppliers, processes on life-cycle initiatives including battery swap programmes and lid-off repair, • Assisting internal and external customer service in the diagnosis of complex vehicles, required specialist technical assistance, • Provide technical leadership to field service engineers, dealer technicians and suppliers for roadside assistance and forward vehicle logistics teams, • Lead and manage diagnostic, special tooling and equipment programme Operations: • Develop standards that support the warranty and maintenance plan objectives, • Approval and processing of payment of all warranty and maintenance claims, • Evaluate standards, policies and procedures to ensure accurate and auditable efficiencies, • Warranty parts scrapping, core parts return management, • Support marketing fleet vehicle preparation with technical assessments, • Deliver battery lid-off repair support initiatives with suppliers like CATL Other Features A culturally enriching role with the opportunity to build something monumental • A diverse, multinational team, • Start-up energy within secure corporate structures, • Competitive, rewarding compensation package, based on your qualifications and experience If you are selected for an interview, our recruitment team will contact you directly. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to inform the candidates who are not shortlisted or provide specific feedback.

Job title: Head of Service – Regeneration and Economy Grade/Salary: Band HAY 1 (£74,454 to £84,792) Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Working Pattern: Monday – Friday, 37 hours Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid) Job Pack: _ Sandwell Council’s Place Division is seeking an experienced Head of Service – Regeneration and Economy to join its team on a full time, permanent basis from its Oldbury office. The role: We are seeking an exceptional and results-driven regeneration leader to take ownership of a £3bn regeneration pipeline, driving forward major programmes that will transform places and deliver sustainable economic growth. Acting as a senior project sponsor, you will lead high-profile, multi-million-pound schemes, ensuring strong governance, effective risk management, and successful delivery at scale. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering ambitious regeneration strategies, working closely with key partners such as the West Midlands Combined Authority, Homes England, developers, and investors to unlock funding and maximise impact. A core focus will be increasing affordable housing supply through strategic partnerships and direct delivery of major housing programmes. With oversight across regeneration and business support functions, you will champion economic growth, attract inward investment, and ensure businesses have access to the right support to thrive. You will also drive policy development to maximise social value, promote inclusive growth, and embed sustainability and high-quality design across all programmes. This role requires strong stakeholder management, the ability to operate at senior regional and national levels, and a proven track record of delivering complex regeneration projects that create lasting economic and community benefits. This is a unique opportunity to lead transformative change and shape the future of a borough undergoing significant growth and investment. Attributes that you would bring to the role: • Degree or equivalent qualification in regeneration, planning, economic development, property, or a related field., • Extensive management experience to include- project management, people management, budget management, performance management and best value., • Significant experience in leading and delivering large-scale regeneration or development projects., • Proven track record of securing and managing multi-million-pound external funding., • Experience of working in a complex political environment with multiple stakeholders., • Demonstrable experience of programme and project management, including use of formal methodologies, • Leadership evidence in a public sector environment and with change management/transformation skills., • Experience of overseeing large scale change programmes by being outcome focused, • Understanding how transformational change underpins the Medium-Term Financial Plan., • Strong and positive service delivery champion for the service with a focus on continuous improvement., • Strong understanding of UK regeneration policy, planning processes, and economic development frameworks., • Knowledge of partnership models, funding structures, and investment appraisal techniques, • Understanding of the principles of inclusive growth, social value, community engagement, and sustainable place-making. Why Sandwell Council? At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. To find out more, please visit our careers page: _ To be considered, please submit a CV and supporting statement to Imran_butt@sandwell.gov.uk Closing date for applications is 21/06/2026. _to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. If you wish to apply as Care Leaver, Armed Forces Veteran or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV. If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, would like to request reasonable adjustments to assist you in this process please contact Imran_butt@sandwell.gov.uk

Role: Centre Manager (Part-Time) Location: Birmingham, UK Duration: 6 months Hours: 24 hours per week We are currently recruiting for a Part-Time Centre Manager to join the team at Northfield Shopping Centre in Birmingham. Role Overview This position is responsible for advancing and contributing to the asset management strategy and overall business objectives of the Centre. The Centre Manager will play a key role in delivering high and efficient standards of onsite management, ensuring the Centre maintains its position as a best-in-class, desirable, safe, and progressive environment for retailers, customers, and visitors. Key Responsibilities • Drive continuous improvement of the retail environment within the Centre, • Lead, develop, and inspire the onsite Centre Management team, • Work closely with the Landlord’s marketing consultant to optimise and deliver the marketing strategy, • Build and maintain strong, effective relationships with all retailers within the scheme, • Collaborate with the Centre Team to monitor, report, and benchmark retailer performance and turnover, • Conduct Annual Tenant/Occupier Surveys (or more frequently, as required), • Act as an ambassador for the Centre within local business groups, the Local Authority, and community or civic stakeholder forums, including representation at BIDs and other relevant association meetings, • Drive additional income generation through commercialisation activities, in partnership with the appointed commercialisation team, including optimisation of net operating car park income, • Develop and continuously refine business plans to deliver strong and sustainable business performance, • Lead annual business planning processes and provide quarterly performance reporting, • Identify and implement cost control measures and operational efficiencies, • Manage contractor and supplier relationships, as well as key onsite staff, • Take overall responsibility for Health & Safety and Environmental Management within the Centre Skills & Qualifications • Proven management experience within a high-profile shopping centre or retail environment, • Strong retail background with a clear understanding of retailer needs and the challenges facing the sector, • Broad knowledge of market trends, current business challenges, and future developments in retail and shopping centre management, • Demonstrated success in managing onsite or in-house teams, • Experience managing major CAPEX projects and service charge budgets, • High level of technical competence, supported by a degree or recognised professional qualification, • Strong ability to lead and support change initiatives, including identifying and sourcing appropriate expertise and resources to resolve issues efficiently, • Solid financial acumen, including experience with profit and loss management, • Strong IT skills, • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage at boardroom level and contribute to strategic decision-making, risk assessment, and solution development aligned to business objectives

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The role is responsible for working with our 1st Line of defence teams in interpreting and applying our prudential regulatory requirements, working on projects and submissions relating to these and collaborating with teams across the bank. The core aspects of the role will be providing cohesive, effective oversight and challenge for regulatory capital and liquidity resource/requirements rule interpretations and regulatory reporting. The role will also support in interpreting and evaluating the impact of prudential regulation of strategic projects and business change, for example international expansion and other growth opportunities, and oversight of the impact of such projects on Monzo’s financial risks. Your focus will be on COREP reporting, but may extend to other regulatory returns (FINREP, PRA/FCA Returns). There will also be opportunities to support the broader Prudential Risk team on initiatives for ICAAP, ILAAP, Recovery Planning, Resolution and Financial Forecasting. Ideally you will have a strong working knowledge of the UK CRR and the PRA Rulebook, particular in relation to regulatory reporting and rule interpretation. Any broader experience across the scope of prudential regulation would be useful. If your background has been more focused on a specific area of regulatory reporting, e.g. capital, that is fine too. There will be an opportunity to broaden your knowledge base in other areas whilst you continue to develop your subject matter expertise in your chosen area. Intermediate Excel/G-Sheet skills are essential, and ideally candidates will have experience working with a regulatory reporting system. Previous experience in producing and/or reviewing regulatory reporting relevant to a retail bank is essential. However this experience may have been gained from a 1LoD reporting role. Experience in working within BigQuery and market-leading reporting systems is preferable. Your day-to-day: • Play a key role in the development and execution of the 2nd line of defence approach for the review of prudential regulatory reporting, including interpretation of regulatory reporting guidance and rules., • Provide independent challenge for regulatory rule interpretations as well as reviewing the 1st Line of Defence interpretations of relevant regulatory rules, providing oversight and challenge for regulatory capital resource/requirements rule interpretations and regulatory reporting., • Support reviews of the internal controls framework used for regulatory reporting, making recommendations for ensuring effective compliance., • Review and interpretation of upcoming prudential policy (e.g. Basel 3.1), including PRA SoP, Consultation papers, policy and supervisory statements, including analysis of the impact on Monzo., • Review the impact of new products and business change, for example internal expansion, on Monzo’s financial risk profile and prudential regulatory compliance., • Support the 2nd line risk oversight and review of the ICAAP in line with Monzo’s approach, regulatory expectations and industry best practice., • Conduct discrete pieces of assurance to support the strengthening of risk and controls in Monzo., • Develop strong relationships with colleagues to support the embedding of prudential compliance activity., • Support the review of financial models used for financial forecasting and capital planning (including the ICAAP)., • Support the 2nd line risk oversight and review of the ICAAP and Recovery and Resolution Planning in line with Monzo’s approach, regulatory expectations and industry best practice. You should apply if you: • Have prudential regulatory experience at either a bank, a consultancy or a regulatory body., • Have good knowledge/experience of the relevant regulatory requirements, specifically in relation to capital, liquidity and the ability to interpret what that means for the relatively unique circumstances of our bank., • Are interested in identifying relevant data, performing analysis and understanding the impact on our bank., • Are able to work independently, proactively and enjoy a dynamic and changing environment., • Are keen to learn about and work on areas of the regulatory regime that you may not have previously explored, particularly in the context of a fast-growing bank., • Have experience building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels within the business., • Have a strong written communication style. Not ticking every box? That’s totally okay! Studies show that women and people of colour might hesitate to apply unless they meet every single requirement. At Monzo, we’re dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming team. If you’re passionate about this role and keen to learn and grow with us, we encourage you to apply— even if you don’t have everything that's listed just yet. Drop us your application, we’d love to hear from you! 🙌 What’s in it for you 💰 £48,500 - £55,000 ➕ share options. 📍This role can be based be distributed within the UK, with a requirement to be in our London office 2–3 times per month. ⏰ We offer flexible working hours and trust you to work enough hours to do your job well, and at times that suit you and your team. 📚 £1,000 learning budget each year to use on books, training courses and conferences. 🏡 We will set you up to work from home; all employees are given Macbooks and for fully remote workers we will provide extra support for your work-from-home setup. ➕ Plus lots more! _. 🌈 The application journey has 4 key steps • Phone call with recruiter (30 mins), • Initial video call with Hiring Manager (30 mins), • Technical Interview (60 mins), • Behavioural Round (45 mins) This process should take around 2-3 weeks - your schedule is really important to us, so we promise to be as flexible as possible! We have some guidelines on using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to ace an application and interview at Monzo. _ We’ll only close this role once we have enough applications for the next stage. Please submit your application as soon as possible to make sure you don’t miss out. #LI-TK1 Equal opportunities for everyone Diversity and inclusion are a priority for us and we’re making sure we have lots of support for all of our people to grow at Monzo. At Monzo, we’re embracing diversity by fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us. This is integral to our mission of making money work for everyone. You can read more in our , 2024 and 2024 _ We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status. 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Interim Director of Finance • National SME Charity, • Fully remote, • Salary up to £65,000 plus benefits A leading UK charity is looking for an experienced Finance Director to join its team in the coming months. This is a great opportunity to join a forward thinking SME organisation that are experiencing a period of growth. The role will be responsible for both the finance and IT functions of the business (headed up by a Finance Manager and IT Manager respectively). Duties will include: • Strategic financial leadership and advising on financial strategy, • Team leadership, • Overseeing budgets, • Analysing financial risk, financial accounting and reporting, • Management of third party IT service providers and contracts, • Ensuring SLA's are met across IT support, • IT licence monitoring To be considered suitable for this role you will need the following skills and experience: • Fully qualified accounting background and operating at a senior level within an SME, • Understanding of financial/IT systems, • Strong team management/leadership skills, • Strong stakeholder management and ability to manage third parties, • Excellent communication skills

To help advance our vision of modern money movement, Marqeta is looking for a Senior Counsel, EU/UK Product & Regulatory who is enthusiastic about payments technology and its potential for positive impact in peoples’ lives. You will help drive high-profile cross-functional initiatives across the business involving a variety of complex legal and regulatory issues relating to managing risk for financial and payments products in the EU/UK and internationally. You will also provide legal advice and support for our international expansion efforts. This requires strong business acumen and the ability to both work independently and with large multi-stakeholder teams. We are looking for someone with sharp analytical and communication skills, who is diligent, organized, engaged, proactive, collaborative, and who has demonstrated excellent legal and business judgment and strategic thinking. You will report to the Assistant General Counsel overseeing international product and regulatory. We work_. This role can be performed remotely within the UK. We’d love for you to join us! The Impact You'll Have This Senior Counsel position will be a critical legal role located in the UK. You will have a broad range of responsibilities and work in close partnership with cross-functional and geographically diverse teams supporting the development and delivery of Marqeta’s payment products and services. As we advance our vision of modern money movement, we seek a subject matter expert, regulatory lawyer who’ll be deeply engaged to help us scale globally. Who You Are • Serve as the lead attorney for strategic, complex and cross-border arrangements with Marqeta’s customers and partners within UK/Europe, • Provide timely, concise and business-focused legal advice on payments law impacting Marqeta’s relationships in UK/Europe and other regions, • Partner with legal and business stakeholders to help automate, scale and continuously improve standard form agreements and legal processes, • Have deep and practical knowledge and expertise in international laws, rules and regulations related to prepaid and debit products in various jurisdictions, focusing on the UK and the EEA, • Provide legal advice on payment laws, financial services regulations, data privacy, consumer protection, and enforcement actions for existing products and new features in covered jurisdictions, • Assess legal risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and provide legal advice to cross-functional stakeholders (product, engineering, risk, go-to-market, etc.) in connection with maintaining the integrity of the financial platform, • Collaborate with and manage outside legal counsel, • Be a team player and self-starter with drive and initiative, • Have high integrity and great judgment while working across the organisation Key Skills and Competencies • 5-10 years’ experience practising either in-house or at a reputable law firm, with at least 3 years working in or advising companies in the payments, fintech or financial services space, • A proven high-calibre, solution-oriented and proactive attorney with experience in the payments space, including experience with prepaid, debit and credit card products in the UK and EEA, • Understanding of laws and regulations pertaining to financial services and technology (including Payment Services Directives; Anti-Money Laundering Directives; GDPR; Interchange Fee Regulations and EBA Guidelines), • A solid business focus with practical risk awareness and the ability to balance legal risk mitigation against key business objectives and risks, • Experience drafting and negotiating contracts for payments companies or financial institutions, • Familiarity with rules for card networks and other payment clearing systems, • Understanding of payments technology (e.g. APIs, tokenization, digital wallets, crypto), • A keen sense of ownership and the ability to independently drive complex projects to completion on tight timelines in a fast-moving, high-performing environment, • Sound judgment and the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively, • Amenable and ready to support colleagues and projects across multiple time zones, • Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to work on teams and independently; ability to drive accountability and influence outcomes, • The ability to challenge and be challenged both internally and with clients in a constructive and respectful way, • Advanced problem solving skills, i.e., the ability to quickly digest a problem, evaluate various options/solutions and empower yourself and others to deliver, • Team player with a positive attitude and commitment to excellence, • LLB degree and member in good standing of a the local bar (or equivalent in your jurisdiction) Hiring Manager • Sean Yang Recruiter For This Role • Louise Devlin Compensation and Benefits • Premium Private Medical and Dental coverage, • Generous time off program with additional “Floating Holiday days”, • Retirement savings program with company contribution, • Equity in a publicly-traded company and an Employee Stock Purchase Program, • Monthly stipend to support our remote work model, • Annual development stipend to support our people growth and development, • Family-forming benefits and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave, • Wellbeing programs i.e. Modern Health, HealthKick and much more…

This job is with Beazley, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. General Job Title: AI Product Owner Reports To: Head of Data Science / AI Key Relationships: CDO teams, Product team, Change Programmes & Strategic Projects, Product Owners, Product Managers, Value Stream Leads, IT and Data Management, Business Stakeholders, Outsourced teams Job Summary: Beazley’s data reflects the complexity of our business. We are committed to building a modern data culture that ensures data is reusable and integrated into our business products and services effectively. In this role you will be responsible for defining, prioritizing, and delivering AI-driven solutions that create strategic business value. This role focuses on leveraging advanced analytics, machine learning, and generative AI to enhance decision-making, improve customer experiences, and optimize operational efficiency. This role focuses on enabling the business to leverage AI to reimagine business processes and outcomes, and embedding new ways of working, insights, behaviours, and operational efficiency, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Your will own the vision and roadmap for AI products and foundational capabilities, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and ethical AI principles. You will work closely with Data Scientists, Engineers, Product Managers, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions that are trusted, explainable, and impactful. The role requires close collaboration with the AI team, business stakeholders, data / change leadership and outsourced partners to drive innovation, and support decision-making through advanced analytics and AI. Key Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be responsible for: AI Product Vision & Strategy • Define and communicate the vision, goals, and roadmap for AI products., • Align AI initiatives with business strategy and regulatory compliance., • Work with Head of AI to establish AI CoE and drive platform / product capability in collaboration with federated analytics teams in Finance, Underwriting, Actuarial and Claims., • Own and prioritize the AI product backlog, balancing short-term delivery with long-term strategic goals., • Translate business problems into AI use cases with clear actionable user stories and acceptance criteria., • Ensure delivery practices (Agile/Scrum/Kanban), NFRs (performance, governance, resilience, privacy-by-design), and control frameworks (quality, metadata, lineage) are embedded. Value Realisation • Drive delivery of AI products through agile ceremonies (sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives)., • Monitor KPIs and value metrics to ensure AI products deliver measurable outcomes (e.g., loss ratio improvement, leakage reduction, NB premium, campaign ROI uplift, cycle-time reduction)., • Maintain product-level scorecards and dashboards tracking usage, quality, SLA performance, and business impact., • Manage seamless AI product integration into Value streams (martech/Claims, etc) and Change initiatives (Modernisation, Underwriting Transformation, etc.). Governance & Responsible AI • Ensure adherence to responsible AI principles, data privacy, and regulatory standards., • Integrate governance standards for data quality, cataloguing, stewardship, lifecycle management, security, etc., • Support model explainability, bias detection, and audit readiness., • Ensure fit-for-purpose non-functional requirements (performance, resilience, observability, etc.). Stakeholder Engagement & Ways of Working • Build trusted relationships with AI / Data team and business stakeholders, to prioritize demand and measure business value., • Ensure clear RACI and handoffs across build/run between internal and partner teams; avoid duplication, ensure accountability., • Collaborate with Product Managers to embed AI capabilities into broader product strategies., • Work closely with Data Scientists, ML Engineers, and MLOps teams to ensure technical feasibility and scalability., • Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and AI team., • Educate stakeholders on AI capabilities, limitations, and ethical considerations., • Gather requirements, validate assumptions, and ensure stakeholder alignment., • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within your stakeholders. General At Beazley we are committed to doing the right thing. It is important that within all your interactions both internally and externally you adhere to this principle through adoption of Beazley’s core values and behaviours. • Adopt the Beazley culture of being bold, striving for better and do the right thing. This contributes to an internal environment of teamwork and promotes a positive brand image and experience to all our external customers., • Comply with Beazley procedures, policies and regulations including the code of conduct which incorporates the PRA and FCA Conduct Rules. Undertake training on Beazley policies and procedures as delivered by your line manager, Talent Management or assurance teams (compliance, risk, internal audit) either directly, via e-learning or the learning management system., • Display business ethics that uphold the interests of all our customers., • Ensure all interactions with customers are focused on delivering a fair outcome, including having the right products for their needs., • Comply with any specific responsibilities necessary for your role as outlined by your line manager, Talent Management or assurance teams (compliance, risk, internal audit) and ensure you keep up to date with developments in these areas. This may include, amongst others, Beazley’s underwriting control standards, Beazley’s claims control standards, other Beazley standards and customer relationship management., • Carry out additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system. These may include membership of any Beazley committees or working groups. Personal Specification: We’re looking for candidates who are passionate about driving data products that will help Beazley innovate and unlock best-in-class approaches to Data and AI. Candidate should have a proven track record of delivering AI products and leading squads that enhance value delivery across a business. We are looking for someone who can lead and cultivate high performance AI delivery, and knows how to encourage performance, motivate peers to reimagine the art of the possible, and collaborate at all levels of an organisation. The successful candidate should have a passion for data and a curious mindset both for Beazley and the wider insurance industry. Great communication skills across all levels of seniority and the ability to represent data internally and externally to our colleagues, and clients will also be important. Essential Criteria • Stakeholder influence, structured problem-solving, commercial acumen, clear communication, and change leadership., • Domain Expertise: Strong understanding of the specialist area (Ops/Reg, Dist/Marketing, or Policy/Claims) and adjacent functions (pricing, risk, finance)., • Detailed knowledge of business and technology issues / opportunities related to insurance, data and AI., • Strong understanding of data management principles, data governance, and analytics., • Experience in Agile product development and backlog management. Education • Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or related field; advanced degree desirable. Knowledge & Experience • Demonstrable experience of AI product delivery / ownership within insurance or financial services., • Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, model lifecycle, and MLOps., • Knowledge of ethical AI principles and regulatory frameworks., • Stakeholder influence, structured problem-solving, commercial acumen, clear communication, and change leadership., • Experience applying AI & automation to enhance and support data product strategy and delivery in insurance., • Experience in machine learning and data analysis, including GenAI and Agentic frameworks., • Experience with cloud platforms, API driven architecture, and modern data platforms including MLOps., • Proven ability to manage AI driven product initiatives, and detailed understanding of how AI creates business value and drives new ways of working / decision making., • Strong understanding of data management principles, data governance, and analytics., • Experience in Agile product development and backlog management., • Familiarity with insurance industry data (policy, customer, regulatory) preferred., • Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements and vice versa., • Delivery excellence: structured, outcomes-focused, able to unblock and drive pace., • Stakeholder influence: credible with business and technical teams; clear communicator., • Analytical & strategic: frames value/benefits; ties delivery to business outcomes and strategy. Competencies • Ability to define and drive AI product strategy aligned with business objectives., • Experience in designing and operationalising AI policies, principles, and strategic frameworks., • Strong understanding of insurance data domains, governance, architecture, analytics, and data platforms., • Experience in influencing and aligning senior leaders across business and technology., • Proven track record of leading high performing AI product teams., • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to link AI product strategy to value creation in Insurance., • Ability to extract information by questioning, listening and interviewing., • Results orientated, • Problem solving skills, • Collaborative team player Don’t meet all the requirements? At Beazley we're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every requirement and qualification in the job specification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right candidate for this, or one of our other roles. The Rewards • The opportunity to connect and build long-lasting professional relationships while advancing your career with a growing, global organization, • Attractive base compensation and discretionary performance related annual bonus, • Private medical insurance coverage for both you and your dependents, • Company paid life assurance and long term disability insurance, • Pension with 10% employer contribution, plus a further matched contribution up to 2.5%, • 25 days of annual leave (prorated for 1st calendar year of employment), plus public holidays, with the ability to flex the religious bank holidays to suit your religious beliefs, subject to approval. Additional annual leave purchase is also available up to a maximum of five additional days per year., • Up to 2.5 days matched paid leave for volunteering at a charity of your choice and 5 days paid leave to provide or arrange care for a dependent with a long term care need annually, • Up to £550 reimbursement towards home office setup, • Free in-office lunch and monthly lifestyle allowance, • Monthly travel allowance or annual season ticket, • The opportunity to save for, and purchase, shares of Beazley stock, • Six months fully paid parental leave, regardless of how you come to parenthood, • Company paid sabbatical up to 12 weeks after 10 years of continued service, • Support with exam/study leave and fees for relevant qualifications related to furthering education, • Smart working policy and flexible working culture, trusting our employees to do what works best for them, their role and the needs of the business We are an equal opportunities employer and as such, we will make reasonable adjustments to our selection process for candidates that indicate that, owing to disability, our arrangements might otherwise disadvantage them. If you have a disability, including dyslexia or other non-visible ones, which you believe may affect your performance in selection, please advise us in good time and we’ll make reasonable adjustments to our processes for you.

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Interim Programme and Change Manager (Transformation) Rate: £500 per day (inside IR35) Contract Type: Initial 6-month contract Location: Birmingham (hybrid working) Are you an experienced Programme or Change professional looking to make a meaningful impact at scale? Join Birmingham City Council at a pivotal time of transformation, where you will play a key role in shaping and delivering programmes that improve services and outcomes for our citizens. About the Role As a Programme & Change Manager, you will lead and deliver complex transformation programmes that support the Council's strategic priorities. Working within the Transformation function, you will design, implement and embed sustainable change, ensuring measurable improvements in service delivery, efficiency and customer experience. You will operate at the heart of the organisation, working closely with senior leaders, stakeholders and partners to drive forward impactful change. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and delivery of complex transformation programmes, ensuring alignment to strategic objectives Develop and implement robust programme frameworks, governance, and reporting structures Manage the full programme life cycle, including business case development, planning, implementation and benefits realisation Apply structured methodologies (e.g. MSP, PRINCE2, Lean) to ensure effective delivery. Drive business design and process improvement, creating future-state operating models Build strong relationships and influence stakeholders across the organisation and with external partners Manage risks, issues, dependencies and budgets to ensure successful outcomes Support and develop a high-performing Transformation function Provide clear reporting and insight to senior leadership, including Cabinet members and executivesEssential Skills & Experience Experience delivering large-scale, high-risk change or transformation programmes Strong understanding of programme and project methodologies (MSP, PRINCE2, Lean, or similar) Demonstrated ability to design and implement innovative solutions that improve services and drive efficiencies Excellent stakeholder management, with the ability to influence and negotiate at all levels Strong leadership capability, including managing teams and resources effectively Experience in financial management, governance and performance reporting Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results under pressure Excellent communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. MSP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, Change Management) are desirable. Understanding of the challenges facing public sector transformationWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Ideas | People | Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Audit team, you'll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From completing professional qualifications to developing new skills and exploring different learning opportunities, you'll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You'll be someone : With the ability to identify risk matters and raises with a manager and/or partner, while exercising judgement within agreed parameters. Who can identify and understand needs of the Audited Entity, suggest potential solutions on technical matters and communicate and agree the needs and potential solutions with Managers or Partner. Who can build and maintain strong relationships with new and established Audited Entities, identifying opportunities and be a point of contact throughout the year. With experience of conducting rigorous project and financial management on all projects, completing projects within agreed timescales and raising issues in a timely manner. Qualified ACA/ACCA/ICAS or overseas equivalent. Working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Working knowledge of financial products, firm services, issues regarding advice, and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends. Experience supervising and coaching junior members of the team. Experience of managing projects. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. TPBN1_UKTJ

Gleeson is proud to partner with a premier global enterprise currently seeking a Interim Senior Project Manager to spearhead strategic growth initiatives. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to oversee complex, high-value projects spanning transport, warehousing, supply chain, and advanced automation, ensuring the business continues to scale with agility and precision. Job Title: Interim Senior Project Manager Work type : Midlands ( Hybrid ) Day Rate : £(Apply online only) - (Flex) Key Responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end delivery of mission-critical supply chain initiatives, ensuring alignment to strategic business priorities while maintaining rigorous control over timelines, budgets, and risk exposure. Develop and own comprehensive programme roadmaps, defining key milestones and delivering concise, executive-level reporting to senior stakeholders to enable informed decision-making. Drive cross-functional alignment across Procurement, Logistics, Production, and Finance, ensuring all initiatives are commercially focused, operationally viable, and fully integrated into wider business objectives. Champion continuous improvement by identifying, shaping, and embedding best-in-class processes that enhance operational efficiency, resilience, and value creation. Leverage advanced KPI analysis and complex data insights to proactively mitigate risk, optimise performance, and minimise supply chain disruption. Own and develop strategic supplier and partner relationships, including performance management, commercial evaluation, and leading negotiations to secure optimal contractual and financial outcomes. Ideal Candidate: Proven track record delivering multiple, concurrent projects within complex supply chain or operational environments. Demonstrable experience managing tenders, budgets, and full financial accountability across large-scale initiatives. Strong capability navigating complex organisational structures and driving progress across multifaceted programmes. Highly developed stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and engage at senior levels both internally and externally. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data

Senior Application Lifecycle Manager Birmingham - hybrid Salary: £46406 to £54595 Job purpose The Senior Application Lifecycle Manager leads establishment and deployment of an environment for developing, continually improving, and securely operating applications. The role has responsibility for the operational efficiency of our application portfolio. Role of Directorate and Capability IT sits within the CFO Directorate, playing an essential role in daily operations and success of the programme. The department provides technical leadership, advisory and delivery of IT services enabling the delivery of our mission. Its main objective is to provide the guiding principles, assurance, systems, processes and promote the skills necessary to enable the maximum use of information and technology to improve the design, construction and ultimately operation of the programme. The IT Platforms & Operations function is accountable for developing and enhancing core IT technology, orchestrating all parties involved in the delivery of products and services, maintaining quality standards and making service performance visible. Accountabilities/Responsibilities Lead establishment and deployment of an environment for developing, continually improving, and securely operating applications. Lead, and have overall accountability for the planning, prioritisation, forward schedule of change, maintenance, and lifecycle of the wide variety applications which exist. Lead the rationalisation, optimisation and licensing reclamation of the IT application portfolio to drive operational and financial efficiency. Lead coordination of application versioning and deploy, maintain & change, and retire lifecycle for all applications across. Own, manage and maintain the Application Service Catalogue. Liaise with architects to identify and agree upgrades and rationalisation opportunities for applications across. Liaise with the testing team to ensure that applications are appropriately tested before being brought into service. Own the relationship with, and manage, third-party suppliers responsible for conducting activities across the application lifecycle. Skills: Software Asset Management (SAM) Systems and software lifecycle: Establishing and deploying an environment for developing, continually improving, and securely operating portfolio of applications. Application rationalisation: Ability to drive operational and financial efficiency of the application portfolio, ensuring alignment of applications with business capabilities Risk management. Able to plan and implement organisation-wide processes and procedures for the management of risk to the success or integrity of the enterprise. Technology Service Management: Ability to plan for, develop, deliver and support IT services and products to meet the needs of a business through application portfolio Stakeholder relationship management. Able to influence stakeholder attitudes, decisions, and actions for mutual benefit. Knowledge: Knowledge of application lifecycle management methodologies, tools and processes to manage application lifecycle from conception to end of life Knowledge of application rationalisation methodologies and processes to drive operational and financial efficiency Knowledge of a range of delivery methodologies (e.g., but not limited to waterfall, agile or lean), their implications and how they can be integrated into IT initiative delivery Knowledge of the technology service provider landscape, understanding where future chances exist for collaboration and continuous improvement Knowledge of digital information technology, trends, and the opportunities they present Type of experience: Extensive experience overseeing application lifecycle management in a complex environment Experience developing and delivering an application lifecycle management strategy Experience in understanding users (who they are, what their needs are, how they behave and how they change over time) and deliver applications and services that meet these needs Experience of advising senior stakeholders around application lifecycle management, including priorities, complex risks, issues, and appropriate resolutions Experience of collaborating with or managing suppliers and vendors Apply now to join a forward-thinking organisation committed to leveraging technology for better outcomes. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website. TPBN1_UKTJ

About the role:As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will support young people in the many different aspects of daily life within our homes including: · Helping young people continue with hobbies, social activities, and friendships, and learn new skills.. · Supporting young people to reach their potential and experience new opportunities. · Conducting Supervisions for staff members · Manage the home effectively in the absence of the Deputy or Manager · Effectively lead shifts, direct and support colleagues · Manage health and safety processes in the home including the implementation and monitoring of risk assessments · To support the induction of colleagues into the home · To be responsible for safeguarding and actively promoting the welfare of children and young people How you’ll be rewarded: · Real Living Wage employer · Competitive pay rates · Christmas bonus · Blue Light Card · Colleague referral scheme with cash rewards – earn up to £2500 per referral! * · Financial wellbeing service · Life Assurance. · Tastecard - spectacular savings on dining, pizza, cinema tickets, supermarkets, and UK attractions! · Opportunity to progress in your career through our Education Academy, and ongoing training and professional development. · Comprehensive and tailored induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period. · Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme. · Access to a wide range of free online courses for all colleagues on a variety of topics · Employee assistance programme – free, confidential support. · Community and wellbeing - Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need to feel good about what you do. We’re in this together. · Supportive management and senior leaders. · High quality CPD opportunities. · Free eye checks. If you’re passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people and enabling them to shape their own future, then we want you to be part of our team. INDRESBAU

Senior Quantity Surveyor (M&E) - Birmingham Salary: £70,000-£95,000 + Benefits + Bonus The Opportunity A leading building services contractor is looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor (M&E) to take commercial responsibility for major mechanical and electrical projects across Birmingham. This role suits someone who combines technical expertise with strong commercial instincts and enjoys working on complex, high‑value schemes. Key Responsibilities Cost Management - Lead cost planning, forecasting, and financial control across multiple M&E packages. Contract Administration - Manage NEC/JCT contracts, variations, change control, and claims. Procurement & Subcontract Management - Oversee procurement, negotiate subcontract packages, and manage supply chain performance. Commercial Reporting - Produce accurate CVRs, valuations, and monthly commercial reports. Risk & Opportunity Management - Identify commercial risks and opportunities to protect and enhance project margins. Stakeholder Collaboration - Work closely with project managers, engineers, and clients to support successful project delivery. About You Strong experience as an M&E Quantity Surveyor, ideally at Senior level. Background working for an M&E contractor or building services specialist. Excellent understanding of NEC and JCT contract forms. Confident communicator with strong negotiation and analytical skills. Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment. Package £70,000-£95,000 base salary Pension, healthcare, and additional benefits Clear progression to Managing QS or Commercial Manager Location Birmingham (with occasional travel to project sites) How to Apply If you're ready to grow your career in M&E cost management, send your CV and a brief introduction to John Baker or Kat Oxlade --- Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website

Willmott Dixon is seeking a Technical Lead, working across our offices in Nottingham, Birmingham and Coleshill but ideally based out of our Birmingham Snowhill office, to play a key role to provide technical guidance to project teams to ensure compliance with business and building safety standards. You'll enjoy a hybrid working model with time split between the office, home, and occasionally, on projects with our site teams. This is an opportunity to work on a wide range of construction projects which regularly include non-standard buildings and on occasion higher risk buildings (HRBs). You'll be expected to draw on your strong interpersonal skills and comprehensive technical understanding of building regulations guiding teams, ensuring compliance. Our projects range from £10m-£150m+ across the following sectors: Education, Leisure, Blue Light, Commercial, Healthcare, and Residential, so no two schemes are the same! Responsibilities Build and maintain positive relationships with our customers, stakeholders, and project teams, and effectively communicate technical solutions and recommendations in accordance with relevant building regulations. Facilitate Willmott Dixon's role as "Principal Designer" and demonstrate the right competencies to be an advisor to our project teams. Create processes and procedures to review the competency of other members of the team. Where appropriate, liaise with Design Managers and the wider design team to ensure they and specialists have provided information and detail to demonstrate compliance requirements of the legislation. Ensure that design information is of a consistent high standard, compliant, and deliverable for the project. Keep accurate records of conversations and decisions. Upon completion of the design, sign as the "Principal Designer" duty holder for and on behalf of Willmott Dixon. Assist sites and respond to questions or items raised through site inspections by others, where required. Engage with and mentor our regional design manager community.Essential and Desirable Criteria Hold a Class 3 Building Control accreditation/qualification with previous experience as a Registered Building Inspector (RBI) Possess a Level D competence across the Building Inspector Competence Framework as required by a Class 3 Building Control Officer and demonstrate the behaviours and ethics appropriate to this level. Enjoy being a team player and active contributor to the projects. Full UK Driving LicenseAdditional Information Willmott Dixon embraces diversity in the workplace and will consider flexible and agile working. We are a disability confident employer. In return we reward our people generously with a competitive package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, fully discounted private medical insurance for you and a partner, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. This role will benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA) and everyone can access a new generation of low carbon and electric cars via the Willmott Dixon run car leasing scheme. About Us With 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose beyond profit is to deliver brilliant buildings, transform lives, strengthen communities, and enhance the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and trusted privately owned business where our people can thrive. Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 "Big" Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe's 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025. Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development

Contract Length: 3-6 months (potential extension) Location: West Midlands Hybrid Work Pattern 3 days a week on Site About the Role We are seeking an experienced Interim Credit Manager to lead, optimise, and transform the Credit Control and Collections function within a fast‑paced organisation. This role requires a confident leader with a strong operational background, capable of managing high‑value ledgers, resolving complex disputes, and driving improvements in cashflow performance and debt governance. You will take ownership of the full credit control process and provide strategic and hands‑on leadership to ensure strong financial control, robust reporting, and efficient cash collection. Key Responsibilities Lead, coach, mentor, and develop the Credit Control team, ensuring capability, performance, and clear accountability. Manage the end‑to‑end credit control process, including customer contact, query resolution, reconciliations, and cash allocation. Reduce unallocated cash, credit notes, and aged debt through proactive oversight and improved controls. Produce weekly and monthly cashflow forecasts, debt analysis, and risk reporting. Build strong relationships across Finance Operations to ensure seamless collaboration and effective resolution of debt queries. Support internal and external audits, ensuring all credit control practices meet governance standards. Drive continuous improvement to enhance efficiency, reduce disputes, and strengthen credit control frameworks and reporting processes. Experience & Background Extensive experience managing Credit Control teams in the public sector, property, financial services, or large corporate environments. Expereince of Oracle Fusion Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a structured and methodical approach. A process‑driven mindset with proven experience in team development and performance leadership. Expertise in financial strategy implementation and credit risk management. Strong capability in budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow performance reporting. Ability to identify financial risks/opportunities and provide actionable strategic insight. Excellent stakeholder management skills, including senior‑level engagement and influencing. If you have the relevant background and experience, we would love to hear from you, so please send your updated CV! Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Senior Support Worker - Accommodation Services An excellent opportunity for a compassionate Senior Support Worker with safeguarding, risk assessment, care planning and trauma-informed support experience. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Domestic Abuse Support Worker, Supported Housing Worker, Senior Accommodation Support Worker, Complex Needs Support Worker, Advocacy Worker Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. The post holder must be female This role is known within the organisation as a Senior Accommodation Support Worker SALARY: £28,861 to £33,786 per annum + Benefits LOCATION: Sandwell, West Midlands JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: 37.5 Hours, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Senior Support Worker to join an expanding accommodation service supporting adults and children affected by domestic abuse, trauma and exploitation. As the Senior Support Worker you will provide day-to-day support to the service manager, supervise support staff and help ensure residents receive safe, person-centred and responsive support. The Senior Support Worker will oversee risk assessments, support plans, referrals, safeguarding, partnership working and service standards across accommodation settings. This role is ideal for someone with strong communication skills, resilience, leadership potential and experience supporting vulnerable people with complex needs. DUTIES Your duties as the Senior Support Worker include: • Service Support: Support the Refuge Manager and / or Safe House Manager with the day-to-day delivery of accommodation services, • Team Supervision: Supervise support workers, students and volunteers, providing guidance, advice and practical support, • Assessments and Plans: Oversee risk assessments, needs assessments and resident-led support plans, • Resident Support: Help residents build confidence, independence, safety and resilience following abuse or exploitation, • Referrals: Oversee new referrals, initial risk assessments, accommodation allocation and system updates, • Safeguarding: Identify, record and escalate safeguarding concerns through the correct channels, • Partnership Working: Work with housing, health, substance misuse and other external services to support positive outcomes, • Service Standards: Maintain accurate records, support health and safety, and monitor contractual targets, • Activities: Coordinate group programmes, events and activities that support recovery and wellbeing CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIAL • Education: Level 3 qualification or equivalent, preferably in Health and Social Care, law, housing or community work, • Support Experience: Experience supporting people affected by trauma, abuse, complex needs or multiple disadvantage, • Assessment Skills: Experience undertaking risk and needs assessments and developing support plans, • Safeguarding: Understanding of safeguarding concerns and how to respond appropriately, • Domestic Abuse Awareness: Understanding of domestic abuse, victim barriers and survivor-led support, • Communication: Ability to communicate effectively, advocate for vulnerable people and build positive relationships, • Person-Centred Approach: Able to work in a non-judgemental, compassionate and empowering way, • Organisation: Able to manage priorities, deadlines and unplanned demands in a fast-paced service, • IT Skills: Confident using Microsoft Office, Teams or Zoom, and data collection systems, • Driving Requirement: Full driving licence, access to a vehicle and willingness to travel to accommodation sites DESIRABLE • Supervision: Experience supervising staff, students or volunteers, • Finance and Records: Experience with financial administration, rent monitoring or accurate data recording, • Legislation Knowledge: Knowledge of domestic abuse, modern slavery, homelessness, safeguarding, immigration or welfare benefits, • Trauma-Informed Practice: Understanding of trauma-informed approaches or motivational interviewing, • Homelessness Awareness: Understanding of homelessness, its impact and how to support people effectively BENEFITS • Mileage allowance, • Training and development opportunities, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Access to group clinical supervision with a BACP trained counsellor, • 25 days of annual leave, pro rata, plus bank holidays, with opportunities for this to be extended after 3 years of service, • 1 Wellbeing day, pro rata, • Annual leave buy back scheme for those who want to purchase additional annual leave days, • Bi-annual staff away days, • Regular internal newsletter created by staff, • Time off in lieu when overtime is required, • 5% employer contribution to pension This role requires a DBS check APPLY TODAY… By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. 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Development Manager Home-Based (with regular travel throughout the West Midlands area) About Us Locality is the national membership network for community organisations. Our goal is simple: to help local community organisations be the best that they can be and to create a supportive environment for their work. We are now looking for a Development Manager to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 35 hours per week. We will consider part-time hours for the right candidate. The location of this role can be flexible depending on the candidate, however, you may be expected to work outside of your region from time to time. The Benefits • Salary of £47,992, with incremental increases to £52,192 per annum - 25 days’ holiday (increasing by one day for each year of service, up to 30 days) - Three grace days between Christmas and New Year - Enhanced pension contribution with an employer contribution of up to 7% - Option to purchase annual leave via salary sacrifice (up to five days) - Volunteering days (up to five days) - TOIL policy - Employee Assistance Programme - In-house Mental Health First Aiders - Health Cash Plan scheme - Cycle to work scheme - Enhanced maternity leave of 10 weeks’ full pay This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with experience of working with community organisations and business development within the charity sector to join our purpose-driven organisation. You’ll have the chance to play a leading role in helping communities thrive, strengthening our reach, growing our influence and shaping services that respond to real local need. What’s more, this home-based role offers the flexibility to do meaningful work from a location that suits you, alongside a well-rounded benefits package designed to support your life in and out of work. So, if you’re ready to help grow opportunities, strengthen communities and shape lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you. The Role As a Development Manager, you will strengthen our influence, impact and service delivery by leading development activities, supporting members and delivering high-quality programmes across the West Midlands. You will develop consultancy and trading opportunities, build strategic partnerships and lead tenders and funding bids to generate income and expand our reach. Working closely with external stakeholders, you will help shape opportunities that support our aims while ensuring services respond to the needs of communities and members. You will also lead and contribute to the delivery of programmes and services, managing teams and ensuring high standards of quality, performance and risk management. Additionally, you will: • Promote and sell our services to achieve agreed income targets - Ensure contractual requirements and service standards are met - Identify and manage financial, reputational and operational risks - Work with colleagues to grow and engage our membership - Develop member services based on member needs and priorities - Gather and utilise member insight, experience and evidence About You To be considered as a Development Manager, you will need: • Experience overseeing and ensuring the provision of high-quality support to community organisations, including managing teams to meet performance targets - Demonstrable experience successfully winning contracts, securing funding bids, and developing income-generating opportunities - A strong track record of successful business development, innovation, strategic management, and effective delivery of projects and services - Experience building effective delivery partnerships - An in-depth understanding of community enterprise, community asset development, community contracting, localism and related fields The closing date for this role is 29th June 2026. Initial online interviews will be held on 7th July 2026 and final interviews on 16th July 2026. Digital Open Day This is an unusual role, and our experience is that many applicants struggle to understand the full extent of the job, or the skills and experience required. Good applicants can come from a wide range of backgrounds. We are holding a digital “open day” to give candidates an opportunity to find out more. We strongly encourage you to attend this session if you can before submitting your application. It’s a great opportunity to meet the team, ask questions, and ensure the role is the right fit for you. Further details are available via the apply button. Other organisations may call this role Community Development Manager, Partnerships Manager, Strategic Partnerships Manager, Regional Development Manager, Business Growth Manager, or Community Partnerships Manager. Webrecruit and Locality are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. So, if you’re looking for a fulfilling role as a Development Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency

Project Manager- Permanent prodominatly working on water infrastructure and civil engineering schemes. The Role: The Project Manager is to deliver multiple ongoing projects to the specified quality, the required programme and to the maximum commercial performance. The role also involves working closely with the Estimating Department, site delivery teams and surveyors to ensure that projects are completed safely, whilst ensuring customer requirements and expectations are always maintained or exceeded. Key Responsibilities: General management Produce financial forecast, monitoring and controlling project costs and cost reporting, and produce monthly reports to the Contracts Manager on project performance, efficient team building and labour organisation Deliver projects from the design phase to completion, including all handover documentation Review progress, budget resources and planning Review work packages and ensure the scope of work is clearly defined and understood Chair weekly site meetings and ensure the production of accurate records of any discussions and actions Build and maintain good relationships with the customer, framework suppliers and design consultants Develop and maintain construction programmes with Barhale staff Coordinate and manage site investigations during the ongoing construction process Develop engineering solutions so that a buildable, cost-effective construction solution is delivered that fulfils the client's requirements Ensure production and implementation of Project Plans, risk assessments, method statements, site waste management plans, and procurement of plant and materials are in line with company procedures Ensure detailed site diaries/records are completed Maintain commercial tension to drive out cost and challenge the status quo Prepare comprehensive estimates for additional work outside the target costs Assist with estimating new tenders Chase potential new clients Health, safety and environmental For example, set the highest possible standards of leadership in the promotion of HS&E procedures and best practice, ensuring compliance with Company procedures and legal obligations Ensure all HSE-related documents are kept up to date Produce monthly reports for the HSE team Allocate HSE responsibilities and duties for site personnel, check understanding and provide training as necessary Ensure that all subcontractors take appropriate steps to follow procedures and processes Ensure that site waste management plans and site-specific environmental risk assessments are produced and maintained Liaise with third parties to ensure compliance with HSG47, HAUC, NRSWA and Chapter 8 and other required regulatory standards Provide training and briefings to the team, in particular to lead cascade briefings, TBT's, 3 Pillar Forums and general briefings Quality Be responsible for managing and producing ITPs and ensuring they are signed off by relevant parties Ensure that the QA File is produced and maintained Close out any technical queries Ensure that as-built and O&M manuals are submitted to the client on completion Key measures & targets: Barhales monthly and weekly reporting timescales are met Contract timescales are met Adherence to Business Unit Objectives Ensure 3 Pillar KPI measures are met Key relationships: Customers and stakeholders Subcontractors and suppliers Site team members and support departments Current and potential clients Person Specification: The successful candidate will have extensive experience in managing projects within Civil, Water/Rail/Process Environments and MEICA Installation. The candidate is also likely to meet all of the following criteria: Essential Good working knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, Design Management, Programme & Risk Management and cost control, including forecasting, actual cost and value reporting. Ability to use Primavera P6 software or equivalent Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering, or equivalent CSCS manager's card SMSTS NEBOSH Construction Certificate Knowledge of the NEC contract, including the Early Warning and Compensation Event mechanisms Excellent communication, people and team management skills, with the ability to influence, motivate and mentor Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to a conclusion Ability to manage and deliver a successful project with minimal guidance Problem-solving and analytical thinking Experience of a direct labour organisation Desirable CEng MICE Knowledge of the JCT form of contract Caring and investing in you Competitive salary Company Pension Life Assurance Private Medical Profit share scheme 25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days 8 hours leave of absence for volunteering Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial well-being Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position) Leadership & management training and coaching Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression Development supported by internal and externally delivered training Continuous service awards Employment type- Permanent Hours of work- Full Time Hours of work- 45 hrs / week Tickets/training/certs required- SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) - essential CSCS Black Card - essential Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent - essential TWC (Temporary Works Coordinator) - essential NRSWA Supervisor - preferred Valid UK driving licence Specific experience required Heavy civils experience is essential (e.g. deep drainage, shaft sinking, pipelines, complex earthworks) Experience within the water sector (clean/waste) is strongly preferred Proven ability to manage both direct labour and subcontractors Strong track record in client-facing roles Excellent planning and programming capability Sound commercial awareness and understanding of NEC contracts

Morson Edge are actively recruiting on behalf of a tier one contractor, for a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Walsall. This role is supporting the commercial team and is a permanent position. Previous civil engineering experience required, ideally within water. Key Responsibilities Commercial Provision of accurate and timely cost and value reporting at both project and business unit levels to inform Group reporting Provision of accurate cash flow reporting Cost management and project forecasting Drafting and updating a monthly CVR, cost and commercial plans Compile upstream applications for payment and cash management Responsibility for subcontract procurement, negotiation and financial accounting Preparation of project applications for payment to final account settlement Liaison with clients, client representatives and other third parties on commercial issues, including agreement on matters relating to contractual change, claims and additional payment Work with the wider project team to forecast predicted expenditure and cash recovery to ensure that both are in line with business unit expectations Share best practices with others and take a proactive approach in advising site teams on cost management and efficiencies Identification and realisation of commercial opportunities Protect from commercial risks Contracts Effectively manage contract and subcontract agreements, primarily IChemE and NEC forms Ensure that main contracts entered into have terms and conditions that align to Barhale's corporate governance, with commercial risks and opportunities identified and managed in conjunction with the project delivery team. Procurement of subcontracted works and subsequent subcontract post contract management Ensure that the supply chain is engaged appropriately with the correct contract terms and conditions Supply chain management, including building and maintaining relationships Processes Support all internal commercial processes by ensuring adherence to timeframes and compliance Actively seek to improve processes and procedures Key Measures and Targets Accurate internal and external forecasting Ability to interrogate and challenge records, reports and cost data Mitigate commercial risk, identify and realise commercial opportunities Work to achieve profit in line with business unit expectations Maintaining deadlines in line with monthly commercial calendars Produce high-quality commercial documentation Foster and maintain excellent supply chain, stakeholder and client relationships. Key Relationships Commercial Manager Commercial Team Project Teams Clients and contacts Subcontractors External stakeholders Essential Previous experience in the construction industry Familiarity with IChemE/ NEC forms of contract and knowledge and understanding of Construction Law Previous experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors, including chairing regular meetings, measurement and control cycle, certificates, and accruals calculations Demonstrable experience in monthly forecasting and cost analysis. Excellent communication, numeric and computer literacy skills, proficient in Microsoft Office Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to work effectively under tight deadlines Desirable Member of RICS or other relevant professional body, or working towards CSCS card HND/degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying Demonstrable knowledge and experience in estimation Experience working for a direct delivery contractor An engaging communicator with problem-solving skills. Please call Harry Sharrard for more information on 01212005520, or via LinkedIn. TPBN1_UKTJ

Senior Manager, Equity Portfolio Management Homes England | National Housing Bank £59,631 - £69,548 | Location: Hybrid 50/50 Our new Headquarters are in Leeds but colleagues can be based in our Leeds, Birmingham, Liverpool or Manchester office. Homes England is launching the National Housing Bank, a new government-backed investment platform to accelerate housing delivery across England. With £16bn in capital, it will unlock private investment, support regeneration and accelerate housing delivery across the UK. Joining now offers a rare opportunity to shape a major new national investment platform from the ground up. The role holder will be responsible for managing a portfolio of Equity transactions for Homes England. For a senior portfolio manager, these will be larger or more complex either by purpose, nature of client or deal structure. Portfolio size will vary based on complexity with between 3 and 5 likely depending on the types of deals in the portfolio. The post will report directly to a Head of Equity, JVs and Partnerships in Portfolio Management albeit on some occasions there may be peer reporting. Line management or coaching other staff may feature. The role is to ensure that homes and funding are delivered as planned in line with the risk appetite and annual budget of the agency. The candidate will need to provide strong stewardship, managing risks and Investment Partner relationships (including C-Suite) with Partnership documentation as the core relationship document. Regular monitoring, reporting and assurance are key features. Managing and maintaining the relationship with the client is a key factor. The opportunity Responsibilities include: Ensure delivery of housing outputs and Investment delivery/ recovery in line with the credit approval and forecasts of each transaction in line with the Investments Business Plan and the annual budget. Developing strong and positive relationships with Investment Partners and the professional community and advisers. Manage the risk profile and performance of the transactions within the risk appetite of the agency and in line with the Recovery Rate of the programme. Ensure all risk reporting of transactions is timely and of high quality. Identify deterioration in risk profile at an early stage, engage positively with customers to address and ensure this is managed professionally and in line with guidance, working with Risk and Distressed Investments. Maintain and report on relevant data metrics including key commercial/ financial metrics such as NPVs, IRRs, Dividend Yields), for asset performance including portfolio composition and stewardship activity and provide strong quality assurance and reporting as required. Critical assessment of business plans and financial models providing suitable challenge to meet investment objectives and return criteria * Engaging with senior management at Board and Governance Committee level Candidate profile • Degree level qualification or equivalent experience of industry professional e.g. Banker, Accountant, Corporate Finance, or similar. Good experience and understanding of risk and client management of a portfolio of equity investments or loans in the real estate sector. Experience of working with underperforming transactions. Ability to review and interrogate financial models, with understanding of core investor metrics including return on investments, discounted cashflows, IRRs, income/ dividend yields, and funding structures. Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise own workload. * Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Why join? Help build a new national investment institution Work on complex housing and regeneration transactions Deploy £16bn of government-backed capital Hybrid 50/50 working across multiple national locations * Defined benefit pension and strong public-sector benefits Contact point for applicants Name : Ciara Lynn Email : Recruitment team Email : Closing date: 8th June 2026 Right to Work in the UK is required