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Senior Infrastructure Engineer Location: Cannock (Fully On-Site) We’re working with a well-established and growing organisation looking to hire a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to take ownership of their core infrastructure environment. This is a hands-on, senior-level role focused on designing, building, and improving infrastructure rather than simply supporting existing systems. You’ll work closely with the Head of Technology and act as a key technical lead within the team, playing a key role in both day-to-day operations and longer-term improvements. The Role This position is centred around ownership and delivery. You will take responsibility for both the network and server environment, acting as a senior escalation point while also driving improvements across the estate. Key responsibilities include: • Designing and implementing infrastructure solutions, • Owning network and server environments, • Acting as an escalation point for complex technical issues, • Supporting and guiding other team members What We’re Looking For We’re specifically looking for someone who has built and delivered infrastructure environments, not just maintained them. You’ll bring strong technical capability across: • Networking (firewalls, switching, routing), • Windows Server and Active Directory, • Virtualisation (VMware preferred), • Experience owning or leading infrastructure projects, • A hands-on, delivery-focused background, • Strong troubleshooting capability across complex environments, • A clear and confident communication style Important to Know This is a fully on-site role based in Cannock and will suit someone who enjoys being hands-on and close to the environment. It is not a cloud-first or DevOps-focused position, and is better suited to someone with a strong infrastructure and networking background. Why Join? This role offers genuine ownership of infrastructure, the opportunity to shape and improve the environment, and exposure to meaningful technical projects within a stable and well-established business

Job Title: People Development Manager Location: Hybrid (with national travel) Working Hours: Full-Time, 35 hours per week Reports To: Head of People Development Salary: Up to £50,000 DOE About the role Busy Bees are looking for an inspiring People Development Manager to lead the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of learning across the organisation. This role is pivotal in creating a learning offering that aligns with Busy Bees current and future aspirations. You will oversee all face-to-face and virtual learning, including early years CPD, leadership development, first aid, and statutory training, while driving new initiatives and projects that support business needs. This hands-on leadership role combines strategic oversight with direct delivery of high-impact sessions, particularly for leaders, priority centres, and organisation-wide initiatives. About Busy Bees Founded in 1983, Busy Bees is the UK’s leading early years education provider and the third largest globally, with over 1000 centres worldwide. We are a values-driven, purpose-led organisation, committed to giving every child the best start in life. Why you'll love working for us • Sector-leading family leave, including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay, • ‘Hive’ (Reward Gateway), • Childcare discount, • Your birthday off every year plus 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, • Health and wellbeing support, including our Employee Assistance Programme, Peppy, and Mental Health apps, • Lead all people development delivery across the business., • Partner with stakeholders to design and implement learning aligned to business priorities., • Ensure programmes meet organisational, operational, and regulatory requirements., • Act as a visible People Development ambassador, building strong internal and external partnerships., • Oversee design and delivery of programmes across early years, leadership, first aid, statutory training, and business performance., • Deliver high-impact and bespoke learning interventions where needed., • Ensure content is engaging, evidence-based, inclusive, and aligned to standards., • Develop CPD programmes incorporating best practice and external insight., • Line manage and coach the Training Delivery Team to drive quality and impact., • Support trainers with content, facilitation, and delivery challenges., • Build a collaborative, high-performing culture focused on continuous improvement., • Oversee quality assurance and evaluation of learning delivery., • Work with Operations, Quality, and H&S to align learning with performance needs., • Partner with centre leaders to identify needs and deliver targeted solutions., • Support centre improvement through training, coaching, and capability building., • Use data and feedback to shape learning priorities., • Evaluate effectiveness and continuously improve delivery., • Drive innovation through blended and digital learning approaches. Essential: • Proven experience leading learning and development across multiple programmes or disciplines., • Strong facilitation and delivery skills, engaging audiences at all levels., • Experience designing and delivering leadership or management development., • Line management and coaching experience., • Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills., • Experience in early years, education, care, or a regulated sector., • Experience overseeing statutory, mandatory, or first aid training., • Experience in a multi-site or national organisation., • Understanding of blended and digital learning approaches., • Coaching or facilitation qualification. Apply now to join Busy Bees at an exciting time of growth and make a real impact on our people and future!

The LOVALL family is growing and we’re looking for a Paid Search Manager to help us manage and ensure our online presence across Paid search is fully optimised to maximise online visibility and exposure as a brand. We are looking for an ambitious marketeer who is self-motivated and has a strong passion for all things Google & Microsoft. A successful candidate will be someone who is data driven, analytical and collaborative. Having solid knowledge of the main principles of PPC marketing is compulsory. As our team grows you will have the chance to grow and progress too!! We would like you to contribute and influence our brands growth through the marketing function whilst seeking to make a positive difference to LOVALL. What you will do at LOVALL: • Conduct keyword & trend research., • Report into head of marketing & head of brand on performance, trends and ideas to positively impact performance, • Regularly pull search term analysis and act based on the findings., • Optimising paid search campaigns using keyword analysis., • Work with the rest of the team to set up ads across all Google products and Bing, and optimising ad placements & audiences., • Optimising key audiences and acting on key learnings to positively grow performance, • Manage reportinng and account(s) performance. Including helping to manage daily ad spend., • Monitoring competitors campaigns & understanding the search terms being used., • Monitor competitors' campaigns & make suggestions on content ideas in line with our wider business objectives., • Ad copy writing for both PPC., • Shopping Feed & Google Merchant center Optimisation., • Helping build out new campaigns across PPC for product/campaign launches & new territory launches. We would love it if you: • Overall understanding of managing Paid Social Marketing, • An analytical mindset., • Confident on Excel, with strong data analysis skills., • The ability to work well within a team., • Passionate about everything digital, and has the desire to test new ideas whilst keeping up to date with industry changes. If you are excited by this role and think you could help us on our way to being the go to brand for Leggings, Denim & more, please get in touch and introduce yourself! If you are willing to learn and are passionate about your marketing career, we want to hear from you - please get in touch. Benefits at Lovall 💻 Macbook or choice of hardware 👖 50% off all products for yourself, family and friends 🏡 Work From Home - up to 2 days per week 💁🏽‍♀️ A collaborative, creative and inspiring working environment ⏰ A truly flexible working culture with Flexi-time 💭 EPA Programme - 24 hour support & face2face sessions 🤒 3 Days Sick Pay 💃 Be apart of regular social events 💰 Competitive salary 🎂 Birthday off 🏖Competitive holiday allowance 👶🏼 Competitive Maternity and Paternity Pay

Title: Employee Relations Manager Department: People Team Contract: Full Time | Permanent Based: Burntwood head office - Hybrid Reporting to: Head of People & Culture Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum DOE About the Role As Employee Relations Manager, you will take ownership for ensuring overall Employee Relations best practice, advice, training, policy and compliance across the business. You will manage a team of Advisers to ensure they are providing effective, efficient, responsive and commercial Employee Relations advice and support, with a huge focus on customer service and continuous improvement. You will ensure Managers are provided with advice and resources to navigate sensitive and complex situations, whilst protecting the organisation from risk. You will also partner with the National Support Centre management team to drive engagement and support proactive people activity. About Busy Bees Founded in 1983, Busy Bees is the UK’s leading childcare provider and the third largest globally, with over 1000 centres worldwide. We are a values-driven, purpose-led organisation, committed to giving every child the best start in life. Why you'll love working for us • Sector-leading family leave, including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay, • ‘Hive’ (Reward Gateway) – our 24/7 employee benefits platform with retail, travel, and cinema discounts, • Childcare discount, • Your birthday off every year plus 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, • Health and wellbeing support, including our Employee Assistance Programme, Peppy, and Mental Health apps, • Professional development through our in-house training academy and access to further qualification Key Responsibilities • Leadership & Service Focus: Leading, coaching, and upskilling the Advisers, ensuring they deliver exceptional service and consistently act in the best interests of employees, Line Managers, and the wider business., • Lead complex ER cases – taking ownership of high-risk and escalated cases, including tribunal claims, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant outcomes., • Act as a trusted advisor – providing clear, practical advice to managers and senior leaders, building confidence in handling ER issues., • Drive policy and process improvements – identifying trends and gaps, and leading initiatives that make our ER approach smarter and more proactive., • Legal compliance – overseeing all People policies, templates and guidance to ensure robust compliance with all aspects of safer recruitment practices, safeguarding and employment legislation., • Horizon scanning – ensuring our policies and practices are aligned with the changing legal landscape to ensure ongoing compliance. Liaising with external legal support and internal Quality team, where required., • Deliver training and guidance – empowering managers to handle ER issues effectively, consistently and confidently., • Balance risk – helping make decisions that are legally sound, commercially sensible, and people focused., • Provide insight – turning ER data into meaningful reports and recommendations that help to shape future strategy and training delivery., • Team-work – working closely with wider People team and business leaders to deliver joined-up solutions that support organisational goals., • Subject Matter Expertise – acting as the specialist for employee relations across the business, offering expert guidance across all areas of ER and employment law., • Governance – work with People Services Team Leader and wider People team to develop internal governance to ensure that all company, legislative and regulatory compliance is met. Ensuring correct levels of approval and maintaining version control / change logs accordingly., • Maintain High Standards: Overseeing and managing individual and team performance, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence. What We’re Looking For • Significant experience managing high-volume, complex ER cases within a multi-site organisation., • Strong working knowledge of UK employment law., • Experience handling escalated cases and employment tribunal claims., • Experience within a regulated environment (safeguarding and safer recruitment knowledge highly desirable)., • Proven leadership and people management experience within HR., • Experience using HR systems and case management tools., • Strong Microsoft Office capability., • Calm and confident under pressure when managing sensitive issues., • Clear communicator who simplifies complex legal matters., • Commercially pragmatic and solution focused., • Analytical, data-driven and detail-oriented., • Passionate about service excellence and continuous improvement., • Highly organised with the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment., • Collaborative and relationship-driven, building strong internal and external networks. If you are an experienced Employee Relations Manager or HR Compliance Lead ready to have a real impact on a purpose driven organisation we would love to hear from you.

Job Title: People Development Manager Location: Hybrid (with national travel) Working Hours: Full-Time, 35 hours per week Reports To: Head of People Development Salary: Up to £50,000 DOE About the role Busy Bees are looking for an inspiring People Development Manager to lead the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of learning across the organisation. This role is pivotal in creating a learning offering that aligns with Busy Bees current and future aspirations. You will oversee all face-to-face and virtual learning, including early years CPD, leadership development, first aid, and statutory training, while driving new initiatives and projects that support business needs. This hands-on leadership role combines strategic oversight with direct delivery of high-impact sessions, particularly for leaders, priority centres, and organisation-wide initiatives. About Busy Bees Founded in 1983, Busy Bees is the UK’s leading early years education provider and the third largest globally, with over 1000 centres worldwide. We are a values-driven, purpose-led organisation, committed to giving every child the best start in life. Why you'll love working for us • Sector-leading family leave, including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay, • ‘Hive’ (Reward Gateway) – our 24/7 employee benefits platform with retail, travel, and cinema discounts, • Childcare discount, • Your birthday off every year plus 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, • Health and wellbeing support, including our Employee Assistance Programme, Peppy, and Mental Health apps, • Professional development through our in-house training academy and access to further qualification Key Responsibilities • Lead all people development delivery across the business., • Partner with stakeholders to design and implement learning aligned to business priorities., • Ensure programmes meet organisational, operational, and regulatory requirements., • Act as a visible People Development ambassador, building strong internal and external partnerships., • Oversee design and delivery of programmes across early years, leadership, first aid, statutory training, and business performance., • Deliver high-impact and bespoke learning interventions where needed., • Ensure content is engaging, evidence-based, inclusive, and aligned to standards., • Develop CPD programmes incorporating best practice and external insight., • Line manage and coach the Training Delivery Team to drive quality and impact., • Support trainers with content, facilitation, and delivery challenges., • Build a collaborative, high-performing culture focused on continuous improvement., • Oversee quality assurance and evaluation of learning delivery., • Work with Operations, Quality, and H&S to align learning with performance needs., • Partner with centre leaders to identify needs and deliver targeted solutions., • Support centre improvement through training, coaching, and capability building., • Use data and feedback to shape learning priorities., • Evaluate effectiveness and continuously improve delivery., • Drive innovation through blended and digital learning approaches., • Ensure learning remains current, compliant, and responsive to change. Skills & Experience Essential: • Proven experience leading learning and development across multiple programmes or disciplines., • Strong facilitation and delivery skills, engaging audiences at all levels., • Experience designing and delivering leadership or management development., • Line management and coaching experience., • Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills., • Experience in early years, education, care, or a regulated sector., • Experience overseeing statutory, mandatory, or first aid training., • Experience in a multi-site or national organisation., • Understanding of blended and digital learning approaches., • Coaching or facilitation qualification. Apply now to join Busy Bees at an exciting time of growth and make a real impact on our people and future!

Enjoy a career without limits, earning up to 75% of your billing. We are seeking legal professionals that are keen to work on a consultancy, fee sharing basis. Taylor Rose is a top 60 law firm with over 25 offices nationwide. We are offering you a unique opportunity to take back control of your life and earnings. Choose to work from home, one of our offices or both! We are looking for individuals and groups of Solicitors, FCILEx or Licensed Conveyancers with 4 years PQE + to join our consultancy. Why choose us? • Earn up to 75% of what you bill; your split will not drop below 70%., • Choose your own clients, fees, hours and volume of work., • Work from home, 100 days access to hot-desking facilities., • PII cover up to £20 million., • Access to nationwide offices and meeting rooms., • Free calls through our app., • Immediate access to our accreditations., • Fully optimised CMS and electronic systems., • Access to business development., • Dedicated liaison team., • Technical head for ops, legal support and training. And much more. So, if you want a career without limits and freedom, then we may be your next move. To find out more, contact us now to chat confidentially with one of our advisors. PS We have more avenues for professionals wanting to be office-based, working as part of a team or have different qualification levels!

Enjoy a career without limits, earning up to 75% of your billing. We are seeking legal professionals that are keen to work on a consultancy, fee sharing basis. Taylor Rose is a top 60 law firm with over 25 offices nationwide. We are offering you a unique opportunity to take back control of your life and earnings. Choose to work from home, one of our offices or both! We are looking for individuals and groups of Solicitors, FCILEx or Licensed Conveyancers who have expertise in residential or commercial property in the private and/or public sectors with 4 years PQE + to join our consultancy Why choose us? • Earn up to 75% of what you bill; your split will not drop below 70%., • Referral of larger and established clients, • Immediate access to our accreditations and lender panels, • Choose your own clients, fees, hours and volume of work., • Work from home, 100 days access to hot-desking facilities., • PII cover up to £20 million., • Access to nationwide offices and meeting rooms., • Free calls through our app., • Fully optimised CMS and electronic systems., • Access to business development., • Dedicated liaison team., • Technical head for ops, legal support and training. And much more. So, if you want a career without limits and freedom, then we may be your next move. To find out more, contact us now to chat confidentially with one of our advisors. PS If you have less than 4 years experience you may be able to join us as a fee earning consultant, contact us for more details.

Role: Head of Property and Facilities Management Location: Cannock (with travel to all group business units accross te UK and Ireland) Salary: Competitive Contract: Permanent. Monday – Friday. Company: Briggs Equipment Group About Us: Briggs Equipment Group is a leading provider of material handling, powdered access, plant and specialist rental equipment offering new and used sales, short and long-term hire, engineering services, training and asset management. This is a new opportunity for a Head of Property and Facilities Management to join our team to lead the strategic direction and day-to-day delivery of the Group's property and facilities portfolio across the UK and Ireland. The role ensures all sites are safe, compliant, cost-efficient, and fully aligned with business needs. In this role, you will: • Implement consistent FM processes, policies and service standards across all sites., • Maintain statutory compliance, including fire safety, building safety and environmental requirements., • Act as the senior escalation point for facilities-related risks and incidents., • Lead capital planning and deliver refurbishment, fit-out and improvement projects to agreed time, cost and quality., • Manage relationships with landlor...

MUA Group is an independent electricity and gas distribution network operator, connecting homes and businesses to essential energy infrastructure. We’re also a regulated water and wastewater company, adopting water and wastewater networks across Britain. Our mission at MUA is to help build better and more sustainable places to live and work, by adopting and operating multi-utility networks nationwide. Compliance Project Manager (EHV/HV -11KV Circuit Network, iDNO/DNO Experience) Control Engineer (Electricity). Murphy MUA iDNO business is looking to expand their team with a permanent full-time Control Engineers appointment on the Electricity EHV, HV-11KV Circuit. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, this role predominantly involves Network Operations management, Faults and Maintenance, network control daily management, and other administrative duties relating to the electricity network distribution management system, enabling the effective and timely processing of network management, asset management, quality of supply, managing all other network operations reporting of related activities. The SAP Control Engineer (Electricity) is responsible for the network operations and documentation management of all Electricity asset and network operations related matters within his or her remit, ensuring, all safety and engineering standards are met, to control our network operations, faults, emergencies, administration records and standards of the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the electric distribution networks (DSRs Safety Rules) are all met. The Control Engineer is required to ensure the delivery of several key activities. Experience of EHV and HV 11KV Circuit, network control, operations, project delivery, EHV and HV 11KV Circuit Switching schedules, maintenance and protection is essential. The successful applicant will be working on our iDNO adopted networks, carrying out full network control of any EHV/HV 11KV Circuit Switching, maintenance and protection works are in progress on our iDNO network. A day in the life of a Murphy Compliance Project Manager/SAP Responsible for the delivery of all EHV/HV -11KV Circuit/LV network operations and control activities. Knowledge on Switching on DNO/iDNO and private network EHV and HV networks. Issuing and receiving of safety documents on the iDNO networks as applicable. Undertaking of engineering studies, O&Ms, technical specifications…etc. Project management of large-scale Data Centres, and Battery Storage sites Experience of being as the primary point of contact for on-site engineers who will carry out works on our iDNO network. Developing scoping documentation and Main Connections or Protection Diagrams (MC&P) Help on specifying and managing related equipment and plant such as relays, CTs and VTs. Review, assess detailed designs including SLDs, AC/DC schematics, and protection system. Site witnessing to commissioning and attending relevant activities as required Supporting the business by investigating, reporting on defects and mis-operations. Technical officer, contract management, assigning appropriate work skills to enable delivery Support on standby and out of hours coverage of electricity faults and emergencies Still interested does this sound like you? Experience working within an electrical operations EHV, HV 33-11KV Circuit, and LV systems Previous experience working in design or commissioning of power system protection, ideally at a distribution level EHV, HV 33-11KV Circuit, and LV on DNO/iDNO networks. Knowledge of UK electrical practices and standards General knowledge of Standard ICP or Electricity construction. Good knowledge of network operation and maintenance. Engineering, H&S relevant competency qualification to City & Guilds level required. Good knowledge and experience of working in electricity distribution networks. Procurement of, tendering and management of major service and refurbishment contracts A high regard to safety with demonstrable experience of risk mitigation on iDNO networks. Must demonstrably work knowledge of electrical distribution network design and construction standards. CDM regulations and the role of principal engineer. Experience in Utilities engineering, construction of Electrical would be advantageous Understanding of faults, emergency, Non-Conformance reporting with Root Cause Analysis Knowledge, Inspection & Test Plans & Quality Plans

The Opportunity: Head of Commercial Finance Contract: Permanent Location: Cannock The Briggs Equipment Group is a leading provider of asset management and maintenance solutions across the UK and Ireland. If you don't feel like you meet all of the role criteria outlined below please don't let that discourage you from applying. The Impact you will have: Support the SS Vertical Managing Director in delivering strategic and operational objectives. Produce high-quality financial and KPI reporting for the vertical, clearly identifying risks, opportunities, and performance trends. Lead full financial oversight of the vertical, including reporting, budgeting, and short-, medium- and long-term forecasting. Embed a culture of continuous improvement and commercial challenge, ensuring best practice in billing, dispute resolution, and revenue assurance. Drive commercial performance across the vertical, improving pricing discipline, margin, and overall profitability. Maximise financial returns from engineering resources and capital deployed across the SS Vertical and wider Group. Support customer development initiatives and contribute to commercial growth strategies. Contribute to the evaluation and development of new business lines and diversification opportunities. Support future M&A activity within the vertical, including analysis, due diligence, and integration where required. Help establish core operating systems and processes, embedding strong control, quality, and accuracy across the vertical. Collaborate with Financial Shared Services on GL activity, debt collection, AP queries, and other vertical-related requirements. Support Group Finance with all reporting and compliance requirements linked to the vertical. Manage and maintain accuracy of vertical balance sheet items. Provide accurate cash-flow forecasting to enable Group Treasury to effectively manage Group-wide liquidity. What will help you to excel in this role: Extensive experience operating in senior financial leadership roles within organisations of comparable scale and complexity. Proven track record of contributing effectively at Senior Leadership Team level, shaping strategic and operational decision-making. Demonstrated financial and commercial acumen, with the ability to drive performance, profitability, and value creation. Strong influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively and assertively at all levels of the business. Ability to translate financial insight into clear, actionable guidance that supports and strengthens business strategy. What's next If you are interested in joining the Briggs Group then please click on the apply now button and a member of the team will be in touch Not sure if this is the right role for you? Please feel free to visit the careers page on our website and send us your CV speculatively for a member of the team to review If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the interview process, then please contact a member of the Recruitment team and inform them prior to attending so we can ensure these are met TPBN1_UKTJ

Location: Rugeley, Staffordshire A global, established, and growing consumer products business is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to support strategic decision-making and strengthen financial control across the organisation. Reporting to the Head of Finance, this is a hands-on role with responsibility for budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and process improvement, working closely with cross-functional teams. Importantly, this position offers a clear pathway to step up into a Finance Director role, making it an excellent opportunity for ambitious finance professionals seeking career progression. Key Responsibilities Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling activities Control and analyse product costings, margins, and customer performance Oversee month-end and year-end close in line with Group timelines Ensure compliance with IFRS and internal financial controls Utilise SAP ECC for reporting, analysis, and process automation Support audits and liaise with external finance partners Drive continuous improvement across finance processes and reporting About You Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA preferred) 7+ years experience in financial accounting and analysis Strong SAP ECC experience Advanced Excel skills; Power BI experience advantageous Commercial mindset with excellent stakeholder communication skills Ambition to progress into a Finance Director role Whats on Offer Competitive salary and performance-based incentives Pension and private healthcare Professional development opportunities TPBN1_UKTJ

Head of Strategic Partnerships Full time hours (however there can be some flexibility for the right candidate) Salary: Competitive + OTE + Benefits Distinct Cremations, Cannock, Staffordshire – Hybrid work is available however depending on your location this could be remote with ad hoc travel to the office. Initial 6 month FTC with scope for permanent opportunity We’re looking for a highly commercial and hands on business development leader with a proven track record of originating and closing strategic partnerships within Insurance / financial services, specifically across IFA distribution channels. This is a high impact, hands on role with real ownership — you will be responsible for building a new revenue channel from the ground up, working directly with the Managing Director. This is our first foray into connecting with IFA / intermediary distribution channels so if you would like to be an integral part of our growth journey, we would love to hear from you! The role Distinct is entering its next phase of growth, with a strategic priority to build scalable third-party distribution. We are seeking an experienced in IFA Business Development to lead this agenda, owning the identification, negotiation, and activation of institutional and intermediary partnerships. This is a senior, hands-on commercial role with a clear mandate to open doors, shape propositions, and close agreements. The initial focus will be on Independent Financial Advisers, with scope to expand into adjacent channels over time. What success looks like in the first 12 months Material impact on revenue growth and the long-term distribution model of the business. A clearly defined and prioritised partner pipeline across IFAs. Signed distribution agreements with high quality partners – at least one in each channel. Early revenue flowing through partner channels, with clear unit economics and scalability. Credibility established with senior external stakeholders and internally across product, marketing, and operations. A repeatable partnership model that can be scaled and, over time, supported by additional resource.This rewarding opportunity involves: Business development and partnerships Identify, target and secure new institutional and intermediary partners across IFAs, banks and building societies. Lead end to end partnership discussions, including proposition design, commercial negotiation, governance approval, and contract close. Develop partner value propositions aligned to partner needs, customer outcomes, and regulatory context.Commercial and strategic contribution Work with the Managing Director and executive team to shape Distinct’s partner distribution strategy and channel economics. Own revenue targets and commercial performance for partner led distribution. Build robust business cases for new partnerships, including volume assumptions, contribution, and operational implications.Cross functional delivery Collaborate closely with marketing, product, legal, compliance and operations to onboard, launch and activate partners effectively. Ensure partnerships are operationally viable, compliant and deliver a high-quality customer experience. Track and report pipeline, conversion, and performance metrics to the executive team.Future build Establish the foundations for a scalable partner model, with the potential to build a small team as volumes grow.About you Previous experience in a Senior Business Development Management role specifically building and growing strategic partnerships with IFA networks. Comfortable working in an FCA regulated sector (for example, Funeral Plans, Insurance plans / Financial Services etc). Proven track record of originating and closing complex B2B or B2B2C partnerships. Experience working with IFAs, financial institutions, or similarly structured intermediaries. Experience working in growth businesses, scale ups or transformation contexts is strongly preferred. Strong commercial judgement and commercial negotiation capability. End-to-end deal ownership Credible and confident with senior stakeholders. Structured, resilient, and persistent, able to manage long sales cycles. Hands on, delivery focused mindset with low tolerance for ambiguity Collaborative and pragmatic, able to get things done across functions. You’ll need to pass a DBS (criminal record) check to be considered for this role.What We Offer If you would like to join the Distinct Cremations team, you can be sure of a warm welcome, ongoing development and a sense of pride by truly make a difference every day. In addition to salary, you will also be eligible for the following benefits: 33 days holiday (includes bank holidays) Pro rata Life Assurance A choice between 7% employer pension contribution or 5% contribution + private healthcare cover (Bupa) Ongoing learning & development Access to a wide range of retail discounts and wellbeing support Mindfulness App Mental Health Ambassadors The benefit we hope you’ll never need: Free Cremation benefit for Immediate family Bereavement Leave Enhanced maternity & paternity pay Employee Assistance / Occupational health support Program Recognition scheme: Above & Beyond vouchers Free Flu jab Free parking What next? Start a career with significance by applying today. We generally advertise vacancies for a minimum of 1 week before reviewing applications. We reserve the right to close the application window sooner if a significant number of applications are received. If you’re not contacted, please assume you have been unsuccessful. Unfortunately, feedback is not always possible due to the volume of applications we receive