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Financial and Strategic Advisory job - Top 10 firm in Manchester, with secondment opportunities in industry. Your new firm An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Top 10 firm to join a new national service line within the business, from their Manchester office, where you will be a key member of the financial accounting and advisory services team. As an Accounting & Advisory senior you will work across a broad range of technical accounting, financial reporting and business advisory assignments. Working with established OMBs through to large and complex group structures and international businesses. Your new role You will be responsible for taking the lead on delivering complex accountancy related projects for clients as they arise. Work includes working with AIM / Listed clients to advise and support with controls accounting, support businesses with legislative and technical accounting changes, advising how this will affect their financial position. As an Accounting & Advisory Senior you will manage your own portfolio of clients and be the main point of contact, ensuring you are always looking at ways that you can add value to their business. The role also includes the preparation of statutory accounts in line with IFRS and FRS 101. What you'll need to succeed The firm are seeking an ACA / ACCA qualified accountant who can demonstrate a strong understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS accounting principles. Candidates who have trained within audit are sought after due to their technical grounding and exposure to large clients. The firm will also consider practice trained individuals who have moved to industry but miss the client facing nature and diversity of working within a practice or accounting focussed individuals who have exposure to consolidated accounts preparation. You must also have excellent communication skills, ensuring your clients receive the highest level of service. It's important that you have a passion for technically challenging projects. What you'll get in return You will be working in a rapidly growing service line, part of a wider Top 10 firm who have big growth plans. You will get exposure to a wide range of industries, and also have the opportunity to undertake secondment on client site, which would be a great steppingstone in to the industry world if of interest. There are opportunities to progress through to manager as you develop a wider portfolio of clients. The firm offer a competitive salary of up to £48000 and a range of benefits including 25 days holiday + bank holidays, private pension scheme, flexible working hours, hybrid working amongst other benefits. You main office will be in Manchester City Centre with modern offices. What you need to do now If you're interested in this Manchester based Accounting & Advisory Senior role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this Manchester based 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. # 4282857

Are you an experienced audit professional seeking an exciting interim opportunity? We are hiring a Senior Audit Manager to join a leading Top 20 Accountancy Firm on an interim basis. As Interim Senior Audit Manager, you will oversee audit engagements, manage client relationships, and ensure complian

As an Audit Manager, you will take ownership of audit assignments from planning through to completion. Audit Manager - Manchester City Centre. Working closely with senior managers and directors, you will play a pivotal role in managing client relationships, ensuring audit quality, and leading junior

CTC & EL2 security clearance (essential)SMSTS, First Aid, and CSCS card Proven experience as a Site Manager on similar projectsStrong knowledge of health & safety regulations and site complianceExcellent communication and leadership skillsAbility to work within a high-security environment and liais

Tribunal Clerk, Nothwest England.Tribunal Assistant Location: Northwest England Employment Type:.Job Description:We are seeking a dedicated and organised Tribunal Assistant to join our team.The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of tribunal hearings for th

Financial Controller / Company Secretary for a global manufacturing group in Manchester, paying up to £100k.This North Manchester based UK manufacturing group is a globally respected supplier of high‑performance commercial building products, serving sectors such as healthcare, education, retail,

Able to work independently during overnight hours. A very competitive hourly rate of pay and potential for repeat work.

Corporate Receptionist & Team Administrator.Hays are recruiting for a permanent Corporate Receptionist & Team Administrator.This role will be the first point of contact for visitors and clients, ensuring a professional and welcoming environment.This role also manages administrative arrangements for

Project/Finance Administrator Your new company Hays are recruiting for a temporary project finance administrator. This role is for 6 months and based in Manchester City centre within the engineering sector, for a growing technical and project team. The role provides administrative and financial coordination across project lifecycle activities and involves regular interaction with internal finance staff, project managers, clients, vendors, and subcontractors. This position suits a detail‑oriented candidate with strong organisational skills, flexibility, and the ability to manage priorities. Your new role • Provide project finance administration and support to Project Managers., • Set up projects by extracting relevant information from client contracts or proposals and accurately entering data into the accounting system (e.g., contract values, budgets, scope, fee types, payment terms)., • Verify or update project rate schedules and ensure mark‑ups and invoice templates align with contract requirements., • Review employee expense reports in a timely manner., • Assist with electronic time-sheet administration., • Support billing cycles by generating pre-bills, facilitating edits, finalising invoices, and submitting invoices in line with contractual instructions., • Track accounts receivable and accounts payable for project needs., • Assess project revenue by identifying variances, updating budgets, and making necessary transactional adjustments according to monthly closing schedules., • Generate project financial reports as required., • Assist with accounts payable processes, including vendor onboarding, PO creation, invoice processing, reconciliations, supplier queries, and reporting., • Support debtor management through email and telephone follow‑up, • Provide ad‑hoc administrative support to project teams and finance functions as needed.What you'll need to succeed, • Minimum 2 years of project or finance administration experience in a professional services environment, such as engineering or environmental sectors., • Accurate data entry capabilities. 4759967

Our client based in Stockport is looking to appoint an experienced Legal Cashier - £30-31500pa A well‑established firm in Stockport is looking to appoint an experienced Legal Cashier to join its friendly and supportive Finance department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with at least two years’ experience in a legal finance environment who is looking to take the next step in their career. Working as part of a collaborative team, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of day‑to‑day financial processes and maintaining compliance with all regulatory standards. Your New Role • Processing daily client and office account transactions, • Posting payments, receipts, transfers, and write‑offs, • Monitoring client account activity and ensuring balances are accurate, • Managing petty cash, firm credit card expenditure and staff expenses, • Handling purchase invoices and supplier payments, • Producing monthly management information, including fee earner and departmental performance reports, • Supporting the Head of Finance with the preparation of management accounts, • Assisting with cost and revenue analysis across the business, • Supporting internal and external audit processes, • Supplying financial data and documentation as required, • Maintaining accurate financial information within the practice management system, • Contributing to improvements that enhance financial workflows, • Offering guidance and training to colleagues on finance procedures where neededWhat You’ll Need to Succeed, • Previous experience working as a Legal Cashier within a law firm is preferable., • Experience producing and interpreting management reports, • Confident IT skills, especially Microsoft Excel, • Familiarity with legal finance systems, • Excellent accuracy, organisation and communication skills, • A proactive approach and strong attention to detail What you'll get in return • 24 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, and an additional 3 paid office closure days between Christmas and New Year., • Birthday Day off., • Medical cashback scheme., • 24 hours GP service., • Private health cover., • Life cover (4x annual salary)., • Enhanced sick pay., • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4763173

Hays are seeking a proactive and organised Permanent Office Assistant to support the day‑to‑day running of our client's busy Manchester City Centre office.This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a varied administrative position, enjoys being the first point of contact for staff and visitor

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Payable professional to take responsibility for delivering a reliable, accurate and efficient payables service within the Manchester office. Accounts Payable (standalone) for a Manchester City Centre based company. Demonstrated experience within

Work for a global leading, high-tech business Your new company A global leader in biotechnology is seeking a Cost Accountant to join the Global Operations Finance team in Wilmslow. The role supports the Finance Manager in ensuring accurate material and product costing, in line with established financial controls and procedures. Your new role In your new role, you will work closely with operations teams to ensure the accuracy and integrity of SAP material master data, including product costing configurations, bills of materials and routings. You will coordinate the annual cost role process, supporting expected outcomes while maintaining strong internal control compliance. The position involves ensuring accurate costing of new products and providing financial input into business cases, alongside responsibility for month-end activities. You will oversee production order and rework cost control, validate and track continuous improvement initiatives against plan, and play an active role in the implementation of SAP S/4HANA. What you'll need to succeed You will have proven experience in product costing within a manufacturing environment, with exposure to SAP being advantageous. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, enabling the delivery of clear, concise reporting and effective collaboration with stakeholders across the organisation. The role requires the ability to work independently, manage priorities confidently, and communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels of the business. What you'll get in return In return, you’ll join a collaborative and high-performing finance environment within a global organisation, offering exposure to complex manufacturing operations and modern finance systems. The role provides opportunities to develop technical costing expertise, gain hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that have real business impact. You’ll receive up to £60,000 plus benefits. Hybrid working and 25 days holidays. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4772312

As Client Portfolio Manager, you will take ownership of a diverse portfolio of clients, acting as their main point of contact and ensuring a high standard of service delivery. Managing workflow and deadlines across your portfolio. Experienced in managing a client portfolio with minimal supervision.

Office Manager | East Lancashire Are you an experienced Office Manager looking for your next career move in East Lancashire?We’re connecting with talented professionals across the region who thrive in fast‑paced environments and enjoy keeping an organisation running smoothly. Whether you’re currently in a role and exploring what’s out there, or actively seeking your next challenge, we’d love to hear from experienced Office Managers and Senior Administrators ready to step up. About the OpportunitiesWe regularly partner with a range of businesses across East Lancashire — from growing SMEs to established organisations — who are looking for confident, proactive Office Managers to support daily operations, improve processes, and keep their teams functioning at their best. Typical environments include: • Professional services, • Manufacturing & engineering, • Education & not-for-profit, • Technology & digital, • Property & facilities, • Finance & commercial sectorsWhat Office Manager roles usually involveWhile each employer is different, responsibilities often include:, • Overseeing the day‑to‑day running of the office, • Managing suppliers, services, facilities, and maintenance, • Supporting HR processes such as onboarding and staff coordination, • Maintaining health & safety, compliance, and office documentation, • Coordinating meetings, events, and internal communications, • Managing office budgets, purchasing, and resource planning, • Acting as the key point of contact for staff and visitorsWhat we look for, • Previous experience in an Office Manager, Facilities, Senior Administrator, or similar role, • Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills, • Confident communicator who enjoys supporting teams, • Ability to work independently and handle a variety of tasks, • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office / Office 365, • A proactive, positive approach to workplace culture and efficiencyBenefits typically offeredEach employer varies, but benefits often include:, • Competitive salary packages, • Flexible working options (depending on the organisation), • On-site parking or accessible transport links, • Wellbeing and training opportunities, • Modern office environmentsInterested in exploring opportunities?If you're an Office Manager based in or around Preston, Blackburn, Burnley, Accrington or wider East Lancashire, we’d love to connect. # 4774398

A Top 10 firm are looking to appoint Audit Manager ideally with Accounts experience in Manchester City Centre. A long-standing Accountancy practice based in Manchester City Centre are looking to appoint an Audit Manager who ideally has experience of Accounts. Additionally, you will ensure that you a

Significant leadership experience within a financial services contact centre or operational environment. Hays are recruiting for a permanent Head of Contact Centre based in Manchester City Centre. Lead, coach, and motivate the Contact Centre team to deliver outstanding client outcomes.

Reporting to the Head of Finance Systems, you will work closely with fellow systems team members, technical colleagues, and the wider University finance community to support the implementation, development, and ongoing enhancement of the Oracle Finance system and associated applications. Finance Sys

You will be a qualified finance leader with experience operating at senior level within a high‑growth, private equity–backed environment. You will bring proven experience in scaling finance functions, improving processes, and delivering high‑quality reporting in fast‑moving, customer‑centr

Commercial Finance Manager - Manchester – £60000 Hybrid role 1 day a week in the office. Fully qualified accountant ACA, ACCA, CIMA Strong commercial finance experience within construction, infrastructure, or related property.

Audit Associate Job, Stockport based Top 10 Accountancy Firm.This Top 10 North West based Accountancy firm is seeking an Audit Associate to join their office in Stockport.This is an exciting opportunity to work with a well-established firm that provides a range of accounting, tax, audit, advisory an

Hays are recruiting for a permanent administrator, based in Salford Quays, Manchester, to start in Jan 2026.Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about delivering exceptional customer service? We are seeking an Administrative Support Specialist to join our client's dynamic team i

Hays are recruiting for a permanent, professional Guest Experience Host to act as the front‑line ambassador for our clients' busy Manchester city centre site.This role supports the on‑site management team to deliver an exceptional occupier and visitor experience, uphold high building standards,

Manchester consultancy opportunity for Senior- Associate PQS- Leisure projects Your new company You will be working for a mufti disciplinary consultancy of Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers who operate under a wider group that specialises in compliance, risk management, workplace technology, and FM delivery. Your new role The Senior- Associate Quantity Surveyor plays a key role in delivering high‑quality cost consultancy and commercial advisory services across the consultancy's portfolio. You will lead cost planning, procurement, and commercial management activities, working closely with clients, project managers, and technical specialists to ensure projects are delivered with clarity, value, and control.This role suits someone who combines strong technical QS capability with the confidence to operate in a consultancy environment—advising clients, shaping strategy, and contributing to the consultancy's reputation for analytical excellence.80% of the projects are leisure, the remaining 20% are in the student accommodation, commercial and industrial sectors. Projects at the Manchester office are new build, refurb and fit out with project values of £250k-£14m. Key ResponsibilitiesCost & Commercial Management • Prepare detailed cost plans, estimates, and budget forecasts across all RIBA stages, • Lead cost reporting, cashflow forecasting, and financial risk analysis, • Manage procurement strategies, tender documentation, and contractor evaluation, • Oversee contract administration, valuations, change control, and final accountsClient Advisory & Consultancy, • Provide clear, evidence‑based commercial advice to clients and stakeholders, • Support strategic estates planning, lifecycle modelling, and investment prioritisation, • Translate technical and financial data into actionable insights, • Build strong, trusted relationships with client teamsProject Delivery, • Work collaboratively with project managers, surveyors, and technical specialists, • Contribute to multi‑disciplinary reports, business cases, and feasibility studiesLeadership & Development, • Mentor junior team members and contribute to internal knowledge sharing, • Support business development activities, including proposal writing and client presentations, • Champion best practice in cost management, data quality, and commercial governanceSkills & Experience, • Professional qualification- MRICS (desirable) or working toward chartership, • Strong experience in cost planning, procurement, and commercial management, • Background in consultancy, client‑side, or multi‑disciplinary environments, • Ability to interpret technical data and communicate insights clearly, • Confident working with large, complex estates or public‑sector frameworks, • Strong analytical skills and proficiency with cost‑management tools What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4767400

Payroll Administrator – office-based – full-time – up to £32,000. This established and traditional business with a family-friendly environment, this company is seeking a payroll administrator on a permanent basis, on site for 37. Within your new role, you will support the current Payroll lead

Associate Director - Commercial Valuation Surveyor working in Manchester / hybrid Our client is a global commercial real estate organisation that now spans 120 locations across 20 countries. Due to continued growth, they are looking for a chartered Associate Director valuation surveyor to join the team in Manchester. Working in Manchester as part of the wider North West Valuation team.The role is biased towards loan security valuations covering a wide variety of commercial property and development land. There would also be an opportunity to become involved in their growing public sector valuation offer as well as to work for some private clients.You will play a crucial role in providing accurate and insightful valuations of the client’s diverse portfolio of properties. The position offers a unique and exciting opportunity to work both with the expert team and the client's stakeholders to support informed decision-making and strategic planning. Your role will be to carry out valuation instructions efficiently and with a high degree of independence within the context of the wider Valuation Team. This will include the preparation of concise and accurate valuation reports ready for manager's review and sign-off. Other work includes public sector bodies, local authorities, developers, banks and other lending institutions. The role will include involvement in some of the region’s most interesting and high-profile property instructions. The position is a hybrid role with at least 2 days in the office. Responsibilities • Property Valuation: Carry out accurate and reasoned valuations of assets, including land and buildings utilising industry-leading methodologies and valuation techniques. Ensure compliance with relevant RICS guidance, accounting standards, regulations, and best practices., • Market Analysis: Stay abreast of market trends, economic indicators, and regulatory changes impacting property values both nationally to help inform valuations., • Portfolio Advice: Collaborate with both the Property and Asset Management team to optimise the performance of the client's property portfolio. Work with colleagues to identify opportunities for asset enhancement, divestment, or acquisition based on thorough analysis and risk assessment., • Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally. Communicate valuation findings effectively and contribute to strategic discussions related to property asset management., • Quality Assurance: Uphold the highest standards of accuracy, integrity, and professionalism in all valuation activities. Adhere to quality assurance protocols and industry best practices to ensure the reliability and credibility of valuation reports. Technical Skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 software, • Proficiency in using valuation software, ideally including KEL and Argus Developer, although training in these applications can be provided where required Core Skills • A commercial and pragmatic approach to ‘real world’ business and property issues, • Good organisational skills, • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail, • A commitment to delivering high-quality work, • Flexibility and resilience in working arrangements, • Excellent report writing skills, • Good data management skills, • Strong collaboration skills What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to or call us on 0151 242 0743 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. # 4721331

You will be a highly experienced Audit & Accounts Manager, ready to take that next as an Audit & Accounts Senior Manager, or be a current Senior Manager who is looking to grow into this opportunity as the firm continues to develop and enhance. Audit & Accounts Senior Manager job to join a UK leading

Technical Coordinator Technical Co‑ordinatorSalary: £28,031 – £30,378 Permanent 35 hours per week Manchester We are seeking a Technical Coordinator to provide high‑quality technical and administrative support within an Engineering team. This role plays an important part in supporting the effective operation of engineering and maintenance services across a complex organisation. You will work closely with engineering teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure services are well‑coordinated, compliant, and customer‑focused. As Technical Co‑ordinator, you will: • Act as a key point of contact between engineering teams, helpdesk services, contractors, and internal colleagues., • Coordinate communication around planned maintenance and engineering works, helping to minimise disruption to services., • Provide day‑to‑day administrative and technical support to senior engineering staff., • Maintain statutory compliance, contractor, and service records using CAFM and water quality management systems., • Produce regular performance, energy, and utilities reports to support monitoring and decision‑making., • Support health and safety processes, including risk assessments, training records, and competency matrices., • Coordinate meetings, recruitment activity, staff development, and performance review processes., • An effective communicator, able to present information clearly both verbally and in writing., • Well-organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines., • Experienced in providing coordination or administrative support within a technical, estates, or maintenance environment., • Confident using standard IT systems (e.g. Word, Excel, databases) and willing to learn new systems., • Experience using purchasing or finance systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, P2P)., • Experience managing training, competency, or compliance records.

Permanent customer service agents are required by a well-known company based in Trafford Park, leaders in their industry.

As a Senior Payroll Specialist, you’ll play a key role in delivering and implementing payroll services for a diverse portfolio of clients. A payroll qualification such as CIPP or atleast 5 years of payroll experience in the UK for a high-volume SSC or Bureau environment. The payroll operations tea

Audit Associate – Top 10 Accountancy Firm – Manchester City Centre.A highly respected Top 10 accountancy practice with a major presence in Manchester is looking to recruit an ambitious Audit Associate to join its growing audit team.The firm is known for its high‑quality training, impressive cl

Your new companyYou will be joining a leading, forward-thinking consultancy recognised for delivering high-quality building services design and engineering solutions across a broad range of sectors, including commercial, residential, public sector, healthcare and infrastructure. The business is well established in Manchester and continues to grow, offering a collaborative environment that values innovation, technical excellence, and sustainable design. You'll become part of a supportive team that encourages professional development, creativity and long-term career progression.Your new roleAs a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you will take ownership of electrical services design across multiple high-profile projects. You'll be responsible for concept, development and detailed design, ensuring all solutions are technically robust, compliant and aligned with client expectations.Your role will involve: • Leading the design of electrical systems including lighting, power distribution, fire alarms, security, communications and renewable technologies., • Coordinating closely with mechanical, architectural and structural teams to deliver integrated design solutions., • Managing client relationships, attending design meetings and presenting technical information clearly and confidently., • Significant experience in electrical building services design within a consultancy environment., • Strong understanding of UK building regulations, industry standards and CIBSE guidance., • Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Amtech/Trimble and Dialux/Relux., • Excellent communication skills and confidence managing client interfaces., • Degree-qualified in Electrical or Building Services Engineering; Chartership (CEng) or working towards it is highly desirable., • Support toward chartership and ongoing CPD opportunities., • Exposure to a variety of technically challenging, high-profile projects., • A flexible working environment with hybrid options., • A people focused culture with strong mentorship, professional development pathways and leadership support., • 25 holidays plus buy 5, • Flexible working conditions, • Exposure across a mufti disciplinary team What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Prestigious opportunity for a Senior Applications Engineer with a Global Investment Management company expanding its new offices in Manchester.We are seeking a Senior Application Engineer (Backend cloud-based application development), with deep technical expertise and thought leadership. You will drive strategy for your area of expertise across teams and foster a developer community within your domain. The role involves mentoring junior staff, ensuring high-quality deliverables, promoting best practices like TDD and BDD, and leading engineering practices across the SDLC. As a Senior Applications Engineer you will be responsible for:- • Providing technical expertise in Backend Development, supporting the team with effective solutions and practical insights, • Participating in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, development, deployment, and ongoing maintenance, • Contributing new ideas, tools, and methodologies to help foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team, • Sharing knowledge and mentoring peers and junior engineers, supporting their growth and skills development, • Collaborating with technical leads, IT teams, and business stakeholders to understand project requirements, implications, and dependencies, • Reviewing and providing feedback on technical documentation, suggesting improvements where appropriate, • Experience in Java development, • Backend cloud-based application development, • Understanding of API design for mobile applications with event-driven architecture, • Strong analysis and problem-solving skills, • Preferred - Experience of building distributed scalable microservices using Java/Kotlin, Spring Boot, OAuth 2.0, Secure API design 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

Cyber Security EngineerUp to £58,000 plus excellent pension and holiday entitlementHybrid - 2 days on site - ManchesterAbout the RoleI'm working with a Manchester-based public sector organisation who are seeking a cyber security engineer to work alongside security architects and project teams on exciting projects, implementations and designs.This role comes with excellent training and progression opportunities, and is therefore a great opportunity for someone looking to take their security engineering skillset into the projects, design and architecture space.The ideal candidate will have an understanding of architecture and secure by design principles, and will have experience implementing security controls and integrating security engineering best practices and into agile and DevOps processes.Key Responsibilities • Working alongside security architects and project teams to assess designs, uncover potential risks, and integrate security best practice, • Taking responsibility for deploying security controls across projects and operational environments, • Configuring assets across a multi-cloud environment, • Converting architectural designs into practical actions and processes, • Integrating security into agile and DevSecOps processes, • Ensuring projects and designs are secure by design, and being actively involved in creating and implementing the controls to ensure this is the case, • Monitor emerging trends and technologies, evaluating their potential for future adoption within the security strategy., • SIEM/SOAR: Proficiency in SIEM concepts, data source integration, and creating SOAR runbooks., • Security Stack: Hands-on with EDR, XDR, WAF, and email security solutions., • Preferred Vendors: Experience with Crowdstrike, Palo Alto, and the Microsoft Defender suite is highly beneficial., • Emerging Tech: Awareness of AI security risks and familiarity with DevSecOps practices., • Infrastructure & System Security: Proficient in identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities within system hardware, software, and infrastructure components., • Identity & Access Management (IAM): Practical expertise in PIM, PAM, RBAC, concepts and their real-world application., • Network & Data Security: Proficiency in firewalls, encryption (data at rest and in transit), and how to defend against malware across enterprise services., • Security Architecture & Design: Ability to translate high-level architectural designs into practical, low-level technical solutions while ensuring they are "secure by design"., • Cloud & Endpoint Security: Developing expertise in cloud technologies and securing diverse platforms including Windows, Linux, and macOS., • M365: Experience in improving Secure Score and recommending securing products like SharePoint Online., • Up to £58,000 per annum, • 29 days annual leave excluding bank holidays, • 21% pension, • Career development opportunities and access to accredited qualifications 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

(Progression to Associate Director) Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking to step into a more influential, strategic role within a forward-thinking building services consultancy? This is an exceptional opportunity to join a respected, award-winning MEP design practice with a strong regional footprint and a reputation for delivering technically excellent, sustainable engineering solutions. As part of a thriving and collaborative team, you'll have the freedom to shape projects, mentor others, and support the continuous evolution of the electrical discipline - with a genuine progression path toward Associate Director.Why This Opportunity Stands Out: • Join a well-established, high-performing consultancy known for technical quality, low-carbon design, and long-standing client relationships., • Work on a diverse portfolio including healthcare, education, blue-light, commercial, residential, heritage, and public-sector decarbonisation., • A culture that blends autonomy with support, allowing you to lead, innovate, and influence business direction., • Lead and deliver electrical building services designs across multiple sectors, ensuring robustness, compliance and innovation., • Produce and oversee electrical calculations, reports, specifications, and tender packages., • Act as a key contact for clients, project managers, architects and design partners, representing the business with confidence and professionalism., • Guide, mentor and develop junior and intermediate engineers, building capability within the electrical discipline., • Work closely with mechanical, sustainability, BIM and compliance specialists to deliver coordinated, high-quality solutions., • Champion low-carbon thinking, energy efficiency and modern engineering approaches across all projects., • Take ownership of project delivery, resource planning, design quality and client satisfaction., • Play a strategic role in business development, fee proposals, and strengthening the firm's market reputation., • Proven experience as a Senior or Principal Electrical Design Engineer within a building services' consultancy., • Strong working knowledge of relevant UK standards, regulations, and industry best practice., • Proficiency in design and calculation software such as Amtech/Trimble, AutoCAD, Revit, and lighting simulation tools., • A collaborative, people-focused leader who enjoys mentoring others., • Confident communicator with the ability to manage client relationships and steer design reviews., • Passion for sustainable design, net-zero strategies and technical excellence., • Competitive salary aligned with senior/principal level, • Hybrid working and flexibility, • Clear progression to Associate Director, • Support for Chartership and leadership development, • Long-term stability within a well-respected consultancy 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

Microsoft 365 Engineer (Migration to Copilot / Teams)£625 a day (Inside IR35) 6 Months Hybrid (1 day onsite) Currently seeking an experienced Microsoft 365 Engineer to support and maintain its enterprise Microsoft 365 platform during a period of significant transformation across the Digital Workplace. This role sits within IT Services and will provide business-as-usual 2nd and 3rd line support across core Microsoft 365 services, while also contributing to key strategic initiatives including the rollout of Microsoft 365 Copilot, the transition from Zoom to Microsoft Teams, and ongoing governance and support of the Power Platform.This is a hands-on operational and engineering role within a large, complex Microsoft 365 environment. We are looking for a contractor with strong hands-on Microsoft 365 engineering and operational support experience in enterprise-scale environments. Essential: • Proven experience working as a Microsoft 365 Engineer in a large or complex organisation, • Strong hands-on experience supporting and administering core Microsoft 365 services, including Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, and Exchange Online, • Strong troubleshooting and 2nd/3rd line support experience across Microsoft 365 services, • Experience of working in complex environments, • Experience supporting collaboration platform migrations (e.g., Zoom to Teams, tenant migrations, or similar), • Experience administering and supporting Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate), including governance and environment management, • Experience configuring and maintaining Microsoft 365 tenant settings, • Experience working in operational support roles alongside project delivery, • Experience supporting or enabling Microsoft 365 Copilot, • Experience working in Higher Education, Public Sector, or similarly complex organisations, • Experience with Entra ID (Azure AD), identity and access management, and integration with Microsoft 365, • Understanding of Microsoft 365 security and compliance capabilities, • Experience supporting Teams telephony, meetings, and collaboration optimisation

We are recruiting for a Rent & Income officer to join a housing association in Manchester immediately, until the end of April. This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday offering hybrid working. The hourly rate is £19.50.Experience in rents/arrears/income in a social housing environment is essential to be considered for this vacancy.Your new companyYou'll be joining a respected Manchester-based housing association known for delivering high-quality services to residents across the region. The organisation is committed to supporting communities, improving tenancy sustainability, and ensuring customers receive the best possible experience. Your new roleAs a Rent Officer, you'll be responsible for managing rent accounts, supporting tenants with arrears, and ensuring income is maximised across the housing stock. You'll handle queries, set up repayment plans, monitor accounts, and work closely with housing teams to maintain strong rent collection performance. This role requires one day a week in the office, with the remainder carried out remotely. This is a temp contract until the end of April. What you'll need to succeed • Proven experience in rents or income management within housing, • Strong understanding of arrears processes and tenancy legislation, • Confident communication skills when supporting tenants, • Competitive hourly rate of £16.80, • Flexible working with only one day per week required on site, • Opportunity to work with a well-established housing provider 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

I am currently working with a consultancy who are actively seeking a senior UX consultant to lead UX discovery for a range of business-critical journeys in the helpdesk and self-service space.What you'll need to succeed: • Strong identity-centric UX experience with authentification, MFA, IDV, and recovery journeys., • Strong experience designing accessible, low friction user journeys., • Strong experience with Figma, prototyping, and usability testing., • Good background in behavioural change or service design., • Up to £495pd Umbrella., • Initial 6-month contract with extensions. 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

Power Platform Developer Rate: £500 per day (Inside IR35)Duration: 3-6 Months Location: Lancashire (1 day onsite per week) Role Overview Seeking an experienced Power Platform Developer for a 3-6-month contract. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on expertise across PowerApps, Power Automate, and Dynamics 365, with solid technical skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.Key Responsibilities • Develop and maintain solutions using Microsoft Power Platform, with a focus on PowerApps and Power Automate., • Build and customise applications within Dynamics 365, integrating with other Microsoft services., • Write and maintain JavaScript to enhance application functionality and user experience., • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver scalable technical solutions., • Design and implement data models, workflows, and business logic using Power Platform tools., • Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the Power Platform and integrated systems., • Ensure all solutions follow best practices for security, performance, and maintainability., • Experience with Azure services (Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Azure DevOps).

Onward Homes are seeking a proactive and community-focused Part-Time Scheme Manager to support residents in Sale. This is a hands-on role where you'll help maintain a safe, welcoming environment, provide day-to-day support to tenants and act as a key point of contact on site. You'll play an important part in ensuring the scheme runs smoothly and residents feel supported, listened to and well-connected to the services they need. This is an ASAP start and will run until July.Working Monday, Wednesday and Friday for 4 hours per day.Hourly rate: £14.10 - £15.60 per hour. Enhanced DBS is essential for this role. Your new role • Being a visible and approachable presence on site, • Carrying out daily checks to ensure the building is safe, clean, and compliant, • Supporting residents with queries and signposting where needed, • Liaising with contractors, repairs teams and housing colleagues, • Reporting any concerns promptly and maintaining accurate records, • Previous experience in housing, supported housing or scheme management, • Strong communication skills and a calm, approachable manner, • Confidence working independently, • Good organisational skills and attention to detail, • Weekly Pay, • Option to be paid PAYE or Umbrella 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

Data Security EngineerManchester£620 per day Inside IR353 days onsite 2 remoteUntil 30th July 2026 initially Our client is seeking a highly skilled Security Engineer to join their team on a long-term engagement. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at scale, helping shape and enhance the organisation's Data Security capabilities across a complex and evolving technology estate.The ideal candidate will have expert knowledge of at least one DSPM platform: Varonis, Cyera, BigID, or similar.The RoleThe successful candidate will be instrumental in strengthening the organisation's data security posture. This involves scanning diverse environments to identify sensitive data, implementing remediation measures, and automating escalation and remediation workflows. The role also provides the opportunity to influence platform strategy, drive cloud-native adoption, and deliver meaningful improvements across multiple security domains.What You'll Be Working OnEnhancing data security platform and scanning infrastructureDesigning and delivering Data Security services with engineering teamsSupporting the adoption of modern cloud-native architecturesEnsuring Data Security and cloud infrastructure follow latest security patternsIdentifying sensitive data and implementing automated remediation pathwaysWhat We're Looking ForExpert knowledge of at least one DSPM platform: Varonis, Cyera, BigID, or similarStrong hands-on experience across DLP, Data Privacy, DSPM/CSPM, SIEM, and vulnerability managementProficiency with Helm, Kubernetes/OpenShift, Docker, and multi-environment deploymentsExperience scanning structured/unstructured data sources (SMB, Confluence, Jira)Strong scripting (Python or similar) and SQL skillsSolid cloud experience with AWS and/or AzureGood understanding of data classification, retention, deletion, and privacy automationStrong Linux CLI and troubleshooting capability 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

SAP Test Analyst - Hybrid SuccessFactors & S/4HANA Public Cloud Location: Fully Remote (Manchester once a month) Contract Length : 3 months initial £350 a day (Inside IR35) Project Context We are delivering a large-scale SAP-enabled transformation involving the implementation of SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud and SAP SuccessFactors. The programme will modernise the core HR, Finance, Procurement, and Payroll capabilities to improve service delivery.As part of the internal test team, we are seeking an experienced SAP Test Analyst to work across both S/4HANA Public Cloud and SuccessFactors modules, with a strong focus on end-to-end process validation testing. This is for the UAT test phase. Role Overview You will be responsible for creating test scripts for business processes that span across HR, Finance, Procurement, and Payroll. The role requires strong experience in S4 deliveries, as well as the ability to understand the requirements of local government organisations.You will work closely with the SAP Test Manager, Business SMEs, SAP implementation partner, and council stakeholders to ensure the solution is fully tested and fit for purpose.Essential Skills and Experience • Experience testing across SAP S/4HANA Cloud and SAP SuccessFactors environments. Any Public cloud is a desirable., • Good understanding of local authority business processes, including HR/payroll and finance/procurement/accounts payable., • Practical experience with end-to-end testing of integrated SAP landscapes., • Proven ability to write S4 HANA test scripts - preferably for local government structures and processes., • Strong experience in defect management and test lifecycle documentation., • Experience testing SuccessFactors to S/4HANA Public Cloud integrations., • Familiarity with SAP Cloud ALM (CALM), SAP Solution Manager, or equivalent test management tools., • ISTQB or equivalent testing qualification.

Your new companyThis multi-academy trust is well established with schools in Manchester, Yorkshire, Merseyside and Staffordshire, and it is continuing to grow with new schools joining the trust and the addition of new schools being built. Hays have recruited for this trust for the last 3 years, with numerous vacancies due to internal promotions, and they therefore come recommended as an employer who will develop and support individuals to flourish in their career. The trust has strong values which are the heart of everything they do, with a strong focus on working together as a team, accountability and doing the right thing when working in this rewarding education sector. This particular vacancy is to be based at one of their sites in North Manchester, a secondary school where you will work alongside the Network Manager. Your new roleReporting to the Regional IT Manager, you will be responsible for providing day-to-day IT support to the secondary school, based on site 5 days a week, supporting staff and pupils. . From a technical perspective, you will set up and install new equipment, software, hardware, upgrades and components, work with laptops, interactive whiteboards and sound systems, providing direct support to staff and pupils. You will be responsible for maintaining standard network cabling, performing basic diagnostics and supporting the trust with their cloud platforms. You will work closely with the Network Manager on site, as well as with the wider central IT team who will support you in your role and across the trust. What you'll need to succeedIn order to be successful in securing this position, you must have IT Engineer/IT Technician experience, ideally with experience working in the education sector in a school, trust or college. You will have a proactive approach to your work, ensuring a high level of support and customer service is provided to end users, and that all IT issues are resolved effectively. Knowledge of Google would also be beneficial. What you'll get in returnIn return, you will be paid a competitive salary of between £31,000 and £33,700 and gain access to the generous trust benefits package, as well as receiving a local government pension scheme. This package includes 31 days holiday (plus bank holidays), and access to the lifestyle and retail discounts. What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Head of Information Security£68,000 - £80,000 plus discretionary bonus and excellent benefitsBolton / Hybrid (3 days on-site)We're supporting a large, complex organisation seeking a Head of Information Security to lead its global security function. This is a senior strategic role where you will shape the organisation's global information security vision, define enterprise-wide security strategy, and ensure resilience across all technology environments during a time of rapid change.You'll oversee governance, architecture, operations, and incident response, while working closely with senior leadership to safeguard critical systems, data, and digital services. Acting as a trusted advisor, you'll translate complex cyber risks into clear business insight and drive a secure-by-design culture across the organisation.This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced information security leader to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking and highly regulated environment.Key Responsibilities • Define, develop, and drive a global information security strategy aligned to organisational priorities and risk appetite., • Lead multidisciplinary teams spanning governance, risk, compliance, architecture, operations, and incident response., • Embed recognised frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, NIS2, and DORA into policies, processes, and technology platforms., • Oversee security operations, including monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management., • Conduct and support risk assessments, ensuring robust controls are implemented and maintained., • Partner with Technology, Risk, Compliance, Legal, and wider operational teams to identify, manage, and mitigate cyber risks., • Ensure secure-by-design principles are incorporated into technology architecture, transformation programmes, and business change., • Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning by integrating cybersecurity into resilience frameworks., • Act as the organisation's senior representative on information security matters, advising board-level stakeholders when required., • Proven senior security leadership experience in cybersecurity or information security within a complex, multi-site, or multinational organisation., • Extensive experience developing enterprise-wide security strategies aligned to frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, or DORA., • Strong understanding of cloud and hybrid security environments, including Microsoft 365 and Azure., • Strong operational expertise across EDR/XDR, SIEM (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk), identity protection, and vulnerability management., • Experience with security audits, compliance programmes, and regulated industry requirements., • Excellent communication and influencing skills, with confidence engaging senior executives and leadership teams., • £68,000 - £80,000 per annum (depending on experience), • Discretionary performance-based bonus scheme, circa 10-15%, • Joint contributory pension scheme 8% - potential to be reviewed in coming months, • 33 days leave including bank holidays, • Buy and sell holiday scheme, • Hybrid working (3 days onsite)

Your new companyA well-established and growing process safety consultancy is expanding its UK presence and technical capability. Operating across high-hazard industries, the team provides specialist process safety, engineering and management consultancy services to a broad client base within chemical manufacturing and associated sectors. With a strong hub in the North West and flexibility to be based from other UK offices, the business is focused on continued growth, technical excellence and professional development.Your new roleAs an Associate Process Safety Consultant, you will play a key role in delivering and managing a diverse portfolio of client and internal projects. You will work closely with clients to improve the design, operation and maintenance of hazardous process facilities, applying your site-based experience to a wide range of industries.This is a customer-facing role, involving work across multiple projects simultaneously, both independently and as part of multi-disciplinary teams. Projects will span high-hazard environments including chemical manufacturing, bulk storage, warehousing and related facilities across sectors such as chemicals, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, explosives, waste-to-energy and hydrogen-related industries supporting energy decarbonisation initiatives.The role will involve travel to client sites across the UK, ranging from short visits to longer site-based assignments as required.Key responsibilities will include: • Developing process engineering standards, methodologies, procedures and supporting tools for clients., • Conducting audits and technical reviews to assess compliance between documented procedures and site practices., • Leading and participating in hazard identification and risk assessment studies, including HAZID, HAZOP and LOPA., • Providing process engineering input to design reviews, EHS studies and engineering projects., • Delivering DSEAR-related consultancy and regulatory support., • Undertaking on-site surveys of process plant to verify documentation and produce as-built information where required., • Supporting the preparation of COMAH safety documentation and risk assessments., • Managing project delivery to agreed quality, budget and timescale requirements while ensuring client expectations are met., • A degree in Chemical Engineering or Process Engineering., • Demonstrable experience within chemical or process-based manufacturing environments, including exposure to operational plant., • Strong knowledge of UK process safety legislation and standards, such as COMAH, DSEAR and associated guidance., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and internal stakeholders., • A collaborative, team-focused approach, with the confidence to contribute within multi-disciplinary project teams. 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

Project Manager (Digital & Data Transformation) Prestigious opportunity with a global leader in airline services for an experienced Project Manager. Partnering with over 300 airlines across multiple airport locations, we are inviting you to join our success story. Dedicated to our Programme Delivery team, as one of our Project Managers, you will be responsible for:- • Owning end-to-end delivery of digital and data transformation projects-from initiation and business case through planning, execution, go-live and benefits realisation, • Providing project solutions to modernise platforms, integrations and reporting, and to embed best-practice, • Establishing clear scope, milestones, RAID and KPIs, maintaining an accurate plan and dependency map, • Driving issue resolution and change control to keep delivery on time and within budget, • Partnering with technology teams to define requirements for dashboards, pipelines and data quality controls that improve operational visibility and decision support, • Proven experience delivering digital and data transformation projects (e.g., platform modernisation, integrations, automation, analytics/BI or data quality) in complex, operational environments, • Experience of managing cross-functional projects across entire organisations, • Strong grounding in project governance and delivery methods (Agile, Hybrid, Waterfall), • Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to lead cross-functional teams across business, technology and data, • Experience within Azure environments, • Familiar with Snowflake and Power BI 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

Prestigious opportunity with a global leader in airline services for an experienced Project Manager. Partnering with over 300 airlines across multiple airport locations, we are inviting you to join our success story. Dedicated to our Programme Delivery team, as one of our Project Managers, you will be responsible for:- • Owning end-to-end delivery of commercial and process improvement projects-from initiation and business case through planning, execution, go-live and benefits realisation, • Providing project solutions to improve processes across the organisation to reduce margin leakage and to embed best-practice, • Establishing clear scope, milestones, RAID and KPIs, maintaining an accurate plan and dependency map, • Driving issue resolution and change control to keep delivery on time and within budget, • Partnering with technology teams to define requirements for dashboards, pipelines and data quality controls that improve operational visibility and decision support, • Proven experience initiating, managing and delivering commercial and process improvement projects within IT transformation and strategy, • Experience of managing cross-functional projects across entire organisations, • Strong grounding in project governance and delivery methods (Agile, Hybrid, Waterfall), • Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to lead cross-functional teams across business, technology and data, • Clear, concise communication-able to craft business cases, define benefits, and report to steering groups and senior leadership 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

Prestigious opportunity for a Network Solutions Design Engineer (Aruba) with a global leader in the provision of cutting-edge connectivity and digital solutions, delivering world-class broadband, mobile and network services.Our customer solutions design team lead the way in implementing complex Voice, Network, Wireless and Security Solutions across a wide array of vendors such as Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper, Aruba and Microsoft using technologies such as SD-WAN, SD-A, ISE, ACI, Webex, MS Teams & NextGen FWs. We are inviting you to join our success story based in Manchester, Sheffield or Newcastle in a hybrid role 3 days a week in the office and 2 days remotely. Taking High Level Designs into the Low-Level detail at the Post-Sale stage, implementing the solution followed by thorough testing before handing over to the relevant support or managed service teams. You will be responsible for: - • Capturing detailed customer technical requirements and translating them into technical solutions design, • Management and delivery of the technical direction of the solutions design, • Managing the review and validation processes for both new and in-life products and services, • Managing customer solutions design engagement, statement of work creation and 3rd party deliverables, • Facilitating strong customer relationships at a senior level, • Customer migration planning and implementation, • Resolving complex solution and service issues, leading root cause analysis and escalation, • Identification of potential risks, implementing controls and mitigations, • Experience in low level and high level design of complex network solutions, • Proven experience in network design, ideally with enterprise or public sector clients., • Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills, • Ability to gain SC Security Clearance, • HPE Aruba certified to Associate level (changed to Associate level) with a solid working knowledge of the following would be highly advantageous:, • Aruba AOS-S Switches, • Aruba AOS-8 WLAN, • Aruba AOS-CX Switches, • Aruba AOS-10 WLAN, • Aruba Central, • Aruba ClearPass, • Aruba SD-WAN, • Knowledge of Cisco networking technologies advantageous:, • Traditional Cisco WAN, • Traditional Cisco LAN, • Cisco Wireless, • Cisco SDA, • Catalyst Centre What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk