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HRBP Transformation Salary: £75,000–£90,000 Contract Length: 6 months Start: Immediate Location: Hybrid – St Albans HQ with regional site visits as required The Opportunity We’re delighted to be partnering with a leading PE-backed EdTech organisation entering an exciting period of transformation. Following recent private equity investment, the next six months will be critical in laying the foundations for the company’s next phase of scale. This is a pivotal role to re-establish HR fundamentals within a fast-growing, PE-backed environment. You’ll be shaping how the organisation manages people, performance, and compliance as it scales, implementing HR best practice across the UK. This organisation offers a forward-thinking, family-first culture, transforming early years education through innovation and care. You will report directly to the Chief People Officer. Key Responsibilities • Audit, rewrite and realign all existing HR policies and procedures., • Build and embed a proactive ER framework and define the future ER team architecture., • Support and coach regional managers to handle complex employee relations and safeguarding issues., • Drive due diligence and people risk management as part of wider organisational readiness., • Partner with the Head of People Operations to introduce scalable HR processes., • Foster psychological safety and consistency across a highly people-centric environment. Ideal Profile • Deep HR expertise across ER, policy, and safeguarding environments., • Proven experience in complex, multi-site, or regulated sectors., • Exceptional stakeholder management and emotional maturity., • Experience of working within PE-backed environments is highly desirable., • Able to work from the St Albans area 2 days per week

Job Title: Registered Manager (Children’s Residential Home) Location: Multiple Homes – North Hertfordshire Salary: £45,000–£55,000 per annum (Permanent) Start Date: Go-live dates between January and May 2026 (flexible) Employer: ___ Part of ___ Employer: Part of About Us ___ is a nationally recognised provider of children’s residential services, committed to delivering outstanding care for children and young people aged 7–18. We are expanding our provision across North Hertfordshire, with several new homes scheduled to open in early 2026. This is an opportunity to join a high-performing, compassionate organisation where children always come first. You’ll work alongside respected sector leaders including Responsible Individuals, Directors, Heads of Compliance & Governance, Quality Assurance colleagues and an experienced multidisciplinary team. Our culture is built on empathy, authenticity, collaboration and a passion for improving the lives of children and young people. We are a team of active doers and inspired caregivers who strive for excellence every day. We support your growth with sector-leading training, genuine progression pathways and rich peer-learning opportunities. Role Overview As a Registered Manager, you will provide full operational and professional leadership for one (or more) of our children’s residential homes. You will ensure the highest standards of care, lead a motivated staff team, maintain full regulatory compliance and cultivate a warm, trauma-informed environment where children and young people can thrive. Key Responsibilities • Lead, manage and develop the home to deliver outstanding care for children aged 7–18., • Ensure full compliance with all relevant legislation and statutory guidance, including the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards., • Maintain accountability as the Registered Manager, ensuring integrity, professional fitness, staff oversight and complete recruitment/qualification records., • Embed trauma-informed practice, safeguarding excellence, positive behaviour support and multi-agency partnership working., • Supervise, inspire and develop a skilled staff team, ensuring high-quality practice and continuous professional development., • Manage day-to-day operations, including budgeting, staffing, admissions, placement planning, transitions, complaints and home development., • Contribute to governance and quality assurance processes, working closely with the Responsible Individual, Head of Compliance & Governance, QA partners and external agencies., • Build a warm, inclusive home culture where children feel safe, respected, valued and empowered to reach their full potential. Essential Qualifications & Experience • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (England), or actively working towards it., • At least two years’ experience in a children’s residential setting within the last five years., • Minimum one year of supervising or managing staff in a care environment., • Strong understanding of safeguarding, Ofsted requirements, regulatory compliance and quality standards., • Excellent leadership, people-development and communication skills., • Empathy, resilience and a values-driven commitment to improving children’s lives., • Ability to manage budgets, staffing rotas and operational priorities effectively., • Full UK driving licence preferred (travel across North Hertfordshire required). What We Offer • Competitive salary: £45,000–£55,000 per annum (depending on experience)., • Permanent PAYE employment with pension contribution, sick pay, annual leave and statutory benefits., • Comprehensive professional development: Level 5 support, leadership coaching, mentoring and national learning networks., • A supportive, progressive and inclusive workplace with modern facilities at our Hertfordshire headquarters, including well-being resources and team social/leisure activities., • Flexible start dates (January to May 2026) with a structured induction programme., • The opportunity to work within a national organisation while supporting local communities., • A values-driven culture with visible senior leadership, strong governance and a commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes for children and young people. How to Apply If you are an experienced, passionate leader who is committed to improving the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining: • your leadership experience,, • your Level 5 qualification status, and, • your preferred start date. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals. Frontline Social Care is an inclusive, values-based employer and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, early submission is encouraged. Thank you for considering a leadership opportunity with Frontline Social Care. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated, credible and values-aligned Registered Manager to our team.

Job Title: Authorising Engineer Salary: £75,000 to £85,000 + Car Allowance £5k, Plus Pension, Private medical etc... located:- Hertfordshire with some additional coverage in Cambridgeshire and Southern Midlands Job Purpose:- The Authorising Engineer ensures compliance with statutory and legislative requirements for electrical and mechanical systems. This involves developing and auditing Safe Systems of Work (SSoW), conducting risk-based technical audits to identify and address technical risks, providing technical support, mentorship and assessment of Authorised Persons and Competent Persons, and enhancing technical compliance and assurance by identifying improvement opportunities across all related technical disciplines. Duties/Responsibilities Professional Technical Assurance Support: • Provide expert technical assurance support to the British institution in the multinational biotechnology sector, assisting the Head of Technical Operations through the Senior Authorising Engineer (SAE) across the People, Policy, and Process pillars., • Provide wider AE support to the FEC Utilities, Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, and Industrial and Manufacturing sectors as required by the Operations Director. People: • Develop and deliver the Facilities Engineering Contractor (FEC) Technical and Safety Competency Management System (CMS) across the British institution in the multinational biotechnology sector estate, including identifying, assessing, and periodically monitoring and auditing Authorised Persons (AP) and Competent Persons (CP)., • Undertake FEC’s audit and assurance plan by conducting professional technical compliance audits, identifying corrective actions, and ensuring their closure and reporting., • Provide AP support to mitigate priority resilience risks as needed., • Develop discipline-specific consultancy activities for the British institution in the multinational biotechnology sector account, as requested., • Collaborate with other Authorising Engineers to enhance FEC’s technical service offerings, including the British institution in the multinational biotechnology sector Supply Chain Partners (SCP) technical onboarding process. Policy: • Ensure FEC’s ‘Significant Risk’ Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) across the British institution in the multinational biotechnology sector estate are suitable, sufficient, and compliant with technical, safety, and legislative standards through regular reviews with the Safety, Quality, and Risk (SQR) and Technical and Assurance teams., • Create, develop, deliver, and refine technical assurance files, logbooks, policy and training documents, and other Integrated Management System (IMS) documentation as required., • Develop technical publications relevant to the British institution in the multinational biotechnology sector estate, incorporating industry best practices from leading organisations such as IET, CIBSE, REFCOM, GASSAFE, BESA, SFG20, and BSRIA., • Develop and deliver British institution in the multinational biotechnology sector technical communication plans, including forums, flyers, toolbox talks, Learning from Experience (LFE) and updates, as required. Processes: • Support the Technical and Safety Assurance Manager (TSAM) in updating the Technical Assurance Group database, registers, and trackers with British institution in the multinational biotechnology sector account details for progress reporting during weekly/monthly reviews., • Assist the SAE and TSAM in drafting, peer reviewing, approving, and publishing new technical documentation, including Compliance Bulletins, Directives, and Alerts across the British institution in the multinational biotechnology sector estate., • Conduct horizon scanning activities by participating in industry body webinars and other communications., • Provide technical support for technical and safety incidents as required. Resource Responsibilities • No direct reports but a requirement to work closely and collaboratively with all members of the British institution in the multinational biotechnology sector and wider sector account-based technical teams and Central Technical Assurance colleagues., • Functional Authority over account/sector AP and CPs for matters relating to technical assurance., • Role reports directly into the SAE for independent assurance outputs., • The British institution in the multinational biotechnology sector Head of Engineering & Risk Management (and Operations Director for wider sector requirements) holds Functional Authority for the delivery of day-to-day operational technical assurance requirements. Person Specification Essential Experience: • Demonstrable AE/AP knowledge with relevant operation and maintenance experience., • Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of technical, safety and risk management, including current safety issues, legislation, management, and ISO standards., • Working knowledge of quality management systems (ISO9001 and ISO45001) with a high degree of procedural, technical, and HSE compliance., • Ability to interpret and provide authoritative advice on technical management issues., • Experience in advising businesses on good practice technical management., • Excellent skills in collaborating with internal and external customers, including local authorities, regulators, and suppliers on complex issues., • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage at all levels., • Proficient in IT, including Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Smartsheets, and Visio., • Experience of operating in a Media/broadcasting environment (desirable). Education/Training: Minimum: • Minimum HND-level qualification in a relevant engineering discipline, a similar technical field, or equivalent technical/engineering experience., • HV/LV AP and AE qualifications., • Recognised safety qualification (e.g. IOSH certification, SMSTS, CSCS etc) or a willingness to obtain. Desirable: • Hold IEng professional status, with a strong desire to work towards CEng status (IET, IMECHE, CIBSE, etc.)., • Mechanical AP/AE qualifications., • CMI Level 5 in Management & Leadership (or equivalent).

R&D Partners is seeking a Medical Affairs Manager to join a pharmaceutical organization in Hertfordshire. In this role, you will support the medical affairs team by managing operations, logistics, and medical advisors. You will also lead key projects and ensure the delivery of high-quality medical information and scientific services to both internal teams and external stakeholders. This position requires a collaborative approach, with a focus on compliance, process improvement, and cross-functional teamwork. Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location. Responsibilities: • Oversee and track progress on medical programs to ensure timely execution of deliverables., • Improve operational processes, provide guidance to team members, and resolve issues efficiently. Develop tools, templates, and reports to enhance team effectiveness., • Support compliance commitments and manage key medical projects., • Collaborate with the Head of Medical Affairs on operational activities such as vendor oversight, meeting coordination, metrics tracking, and product launch integration., • Ensure the creation and submission of medical materials and support cross-functional initiatives. Key Skills and Requirements: • Background in clinical, scientific, or life sciences fields., • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively with senior management., • Experience managing medical advisors and fostering teamwork in a collaborative environment., • Knowledge of evidence-based medicine and its application in clinical practice., • Familiarity with the ABPI Code of Practice and its practical implementation., • Project management experience in cross-functional pharmaceutical projects., • Understanding of local healthcare systems, patient pathways, and clinical pathway design., • Business acumen and a proactive approach to identifying new opportunities., • Experience in product launches and navigating barriers to optimal care. For more information, please contact Calum Watson. If you are interested in applying to this exciting opportunity, then please click 'Apply' or to speak to one of our specialists visit the 'Contact Us' page. R&D Partners is a leading life sciences recruiter focused on finding exceptional people and matching them with the finest positions across the globe. R&D Partners is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. By submitting this application, you confirm that you've read and understood our privacy policy, which informs you how we process and safeguard your data -

Charwin Homes Ltd is a new residential developer looking to deliver some exciting new projects across the Home Counties in Bedfordshire, Essex, Norfolk and the Midlands in Leicestershire. With a strong financially secured pipeline of ongoing and upcoming developments, where we now have a new opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our new exciting team at our office based near Royston, Hertfordshire. The Role We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor or someone with the proven experience ready to step up into a Quantity Surveyors role who has worked within the private developer environment and who can take full ownership of the commercial process across currently four high-end residential projects. This is a hands-on role so you must be comfortable managing everything from the initial procurement process to final accounts independently. You will play a vital role across our own developments, ensuring cost control, contractual compliance, and commercial efficiency at all stages. Key Responsibilities • Working closely with other departments, including Development and Construction, you will attend design meetings to advise on all areas that may have a cost implication., • Attend development meetings when appropriate, contract pre-start and subcontract package review meetings., • Upon receipt of Contract Documentation, you will be responsible for checking all contract drawings to identify errors, omissions, anomalies and areas where unnecessary cost may arise., • Receive initial tender information and assist in the preparation of the proposed tender lists and updating of subsequent procurement programmes., • Distribute design information packages and tender drawings, whilst preparing all tender documentation and letters including carrying out preliminary checks on subcontractors and preparing & closely monitoring Procurement Trackers., • Preparing construction cost analysis, which includes analysis of quotations resulting from the tender enquiry, requesting additional and outstanding information as required., • Assess site staffing levels and build programmes with the Head of Construction to ascertain preliminary costs, including collating all cost information and preparing the start on site budget., • Prepare stage payment schedules to assist in the financing of the works., • Carry out pre-order meetings including all necessary Health & Safety requirements, finalising a tender sum and agreeing a stage payment schedule for payment purposes before preparing all contract documentation and placing the order., • Place subcontractor orders, including interviews and checking references on selected subcontractors. You will then negotiate the contract sum within the budget, including finalising costs to cover all late variations., • Issue variation orders and design changes alongside providing cost advice on major variations prior to issue. You will issue revised contract drawings to subcontractors; negotiating the cost of variations including liaising between Buyers and Build Team, • Check all costs posted to each contract, collate and reconcile all costs resulting from subcontract works, variation orders, site instructions, material order and preliminary / running costs. This will include providing monthly analysis of costs and identify possible areas of over expenditure at future dates., • Check and arrange subcontractor payments, obtaining necessary authorisation for passing payments for all elements of subcontractor works. You will agree final accounts with subcontractors, ensuring all works have been carried out within budget and analysing costs to assist on future estimates., • Take responsibility for the preparation of documents for the basis of external valuation with the client's agent (CSA, Stage payment schedule, Tick offs)., • Liaise with the Customer Service department on post-completion defects, providing cost advice where necessary., • Attend site meetings, project team meetings, subcontractor meetings and surveying meetings as required., • Any other reasonable duties as directed by your line manager to support the wider teams, i.e. Procurement Tracker, Recovery, CVRs and Cash Flows. What We’re Looking For Form You • 5+ years’ experience in quantity surveying, preferably with a private/plc residential developer., • HNC/HND in Surveying MCIOB (or working toward) preferred., • Capable of running multiple projects., • Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality., • Excellent IT, analytical and communication skills., • Strong mathematical ability., • Ability to assess and analyse information with a good business sense., • Good understanding of budget management., • Negotiating and networking skills., • MS Suite and COINS user proven experience., • Enthusiasm, Flexibility., • Able to work within a busy team and under pressure., • Good team working skills., • Accurate with an eye for detail with methodical approach., • Willing to work extra to meet deadlines, as and when the business needs require it., • Based within commutable distance to Royston, Hertfordshire Area and willing to travel to sites across the Home Counties, Beds, Essex, Norfolk, Leicestershire. Why Join Charwin Homes Ltd? • Be a key figure in our business from the start and helping shape the future of the commercial arm of a fast-growing private developer., • Collaborate with a forward-thinking team across diverse, exciting projects, • Competitive salary, pension, car/car allowance, health cover and performance bonus, • Long-term growth with progression opportunities within the company We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the stated closing date, should we receive sufficient applications. Charwin Homes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religious practice or any other perceived differences. A copy of our Equal Opportunities Policy is available upon request.

Head of Property (Receivership-Focused Role) Location: Hertfordshire Contract: Full-time, permanent, hybrid working Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience About the Role An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced property lawyer to lead a growing Property department within a respected, forward-thinking practice. This role is ideal for a senior solicitor seeking a leadership position with a strong commercial focus, particularly in acting for receivers in property transactions. The successful candidate will oversee both residential and commercial property matters, but a significant proportion of the caseload will involve acting for receivers (including mortgagees in possession) on property sales, disposals, and related matters. This is a rare opportunity to lead a department at the forefront of an increasingly important area of property law, advising on and managing sales for receivers where properties are sold to recover debts or manage distressed assets. What You’ll Do • Lead and manage a busy Property team, supporting and developing junior lawyers., • Handle a caseload focused primarily on receivership and mortgagee-in-possession transactions, often involving sales by auction, portfolio disposals, and high-value assets., • Advise receivers, lenders, and insolvency professionals on the legal, practical, and commercial aspects of selling properties under receivership., • Oversee both residential and commercial conveyancing, ensuring smooth execution from instruction to completion., • Drive departmental growth, client engagement, and process innovation., • Maintain regulatory and professional standards, ensuring the firm’s continued reputation for quality and integrity. About You • At least 7+ years’ PQE in property law (residential and commercial)., • Strong experience with receivership sales, mortgagee-in-possession matters, or distressed asset transactions., • Proven leadership or supervisory experience., • Excellent communication skills and commercial awareness., • A proactive approach to client management and business development. Why This Role Stands Out • Receivership Expertise – You’ll become a key point of contact for receiver clients, advising on all aspects of property disposal, risk management, and compliance in line with best practice., • Strategic Leadership – Shape and grow a property department with strong market potential., • Progressive Culture – Work within a collaborative, ambitious, and supportive team., • Flexibility – Hybrid working based in Hertfordshire, offering a balance between professional challenge and quality of life.

Children’s Social Work Practice Manager, Safeguarding Team, Hertfordshire Pay rate – £42.50 per hour Contract role – Safeguarding Team, Stevenage Pertemps are recruiting for an experienced Children’s Social Worker in Hertfordshire. There is to work in a Safeguarding Team and is at Assistant Team Manager / Practice Manager level. • We are looking for a Practice Manager to join East SASH, an intensive intervention team based within the Specialist Adolescent Service Hertfordshire (SASH)., • We are looking for an experienced practitioner who has experience of supervising staff and can demonstrate initiative and ambition to lead and shape the Central SASH service and work very closely with the Team Manager., • -Line management responsibility for social workers & alternatively qualified staff., • -Provide high quality supervision for staff., • -Chair meetings, such as strategy meetings., • -Provide duty management support to the team manager. This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:- • A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to, • An easy registration process (all done online), • Referral schemes and incentives, • Ongoing compliance managed for you We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager

Multi-Site Hotel Manager Location: Head Office & Hotel Sites (Hertfordshire/London-based) Reporting To: Operations Director Key Responsibilities The Multi-Site Hotel Manager will be responsible for the effective and efficient management of multiple hotel sites, ensuring consistently high service delivery and operational standards. You will oversee front-of-house, guest services, facilities, compliance, and team development across locations, ensuring each hotel meets performance, financial, and customer satisfaction targets. Core Duties: • Build and maintain strong working relationships with senior department heads (e.g. Finance, HR, Compliance, Technology, Support Services)., • Lead day-to-day guest service delivery across all hotel sites – measured via response times, resolution times, and guest satisfaction ratings., • Oversee facilities and asset management at each site – ensuring planned maintenance tasks, risk actions, and compliance requirements are completed on time., • Develop and implement operational strategy with the Operations Director, embedding consistent SOPs across sites., • Provide strong leadership for hotel managers and their teams – including training, mentorship, and performance management., • Build and maintain strong guest and client relationships, acting as the senior escalation point for service delivery issues., • Manage budgets in conjunction with the finance team – including forecasting, cost control, and financial reporting., • Monitor business performance against key KPIs, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. Key Performance Indicators Success in the role will be measured against: • Talent management and staff development across sites., • Guest satisfaction scores and feedback ratings., • Completion of maintenance and compliance tasks (PPMs)., • Risk and remedial actions outstanding., • Budgets and financial reports issued on time., • Response and resolution times for guest issues., • Delivery of consistent brand standards across sites. Guest Service Delivery As the Multi-Site Hotel Manager, you’ll act as a brand ambassador, ensuring all staff across locations deliver a consistently excellent guest experience. • Ensure all guest communication (in person, phone, email) is polite, professional, and brand-aligned., • Resolve escalated complaints and issues promptly, providing empathetic and effective solutions., • Support and mentor your teams to ensure service excellence at all times. Operational Service Delivery • Support mobilisation and smooth handovers when opening or transitioning hotel sites., • Take ownership of compliance and risk management routines across all hotels, ensuring full audit trails and reporting are maintained., • Oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules, ensuring assets are maintained and safety certifications are up to date., • Work with procurement and local managers to ensure contracts are tendered effectively, achieving value for money. People Management • Lead, mentor, and develop hotel managers and their teams across multiple sites., • Conduct regular 1-2-1s and performance reviews., • Assess training and development requirements, ensuring staff meet agreed service standards., • Drive a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Finance & Reporting • Work closely with the finance team to oversee budgets, forecasting, and reporting for each site., • Ensure all financial processes (purchase ledger, invoicing, reporting) are completed to the highest standard., • Support year-end financial reviews and reporting packs.

Regional Commercial Manager Up to £110k + Package South London We are seeking an experienced and strategic Regional Commercial Manager to lead our business growth and profitability efforts. This role reports directly into the Commercial Director and will head up circa £60m PA with a geographical focus on South London / below. The ideal candidate will oversee all aspects of commercial operations, drive revenue generation, and ensure the successful execution of business strategies. This role requires a dynamic leader with strong financial acumen, negotiation skills, and the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders. Joining an business that is going through a huge period of growth, this is an exciting opportunity to join a company and make your own stamp. Responsibilities/Accountabilities: • Managing a team of Commercial Managers across 3 main contracts – planned, retrofit and repairs, • Develop and implement commercial strategies aligned with company objectives., • Analyse market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify growth opportunities., • Set financial targets and develop plans to achieve them., • Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities., • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders., • Negotiate and manage contracts to maximize profitability and minimize risk., • Oversee pricing strategies, cost control, and profit margins., • Monitor and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial performance., • Prepare and present financial and commercial reports to senior management., • Ensure efficient execution of commercial processes and projects., • Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., marketing, sales, operations) to align goals and deliver results., • Monitor and assess the performance of ongoing projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards., • Identify and mitigate potential risks in contracts and partnerships., • Ensure compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements., • Lead, mentor, and develop the commercial team to achieve departmental goals., • Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability. Qualifications/Skills: • Proven track record in a commercial or business management role, with experience in social housing., • Strong financial and analytical skills with a deep understanding of P&L management., • Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills., • Strategic thinker with the ability to translate insights into actionable plans., • Knowledge of industry regulations Key Competentices: • Leadership and team management, • Problem-solving and decision-making, • Business acumen and strategic planning, • Attention to detail and organisational skills, • Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced environment Our team is made stronger by the unique backgrounds, experiences, and ideas that each individual brings to the table. We believe in fostering a space where all identities are celebrated and respected.