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Group HR Manager MULTI-BRAND. FAST-GROWING. PEOPLE-FIRST. IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES. HYBRID. What’s in it for you? • Salary up to £55k depending on experience, • Remote working, • Opportunity to shape and strengthen a growing HR function, • Ongoing training and development opportunities, • Access to a wellness and benefits platform, • A genuine opportunity to influence people capability across an expanding group, • Working alongside passionate teams in a fast-paced, high-energy environment Who are they? Two of the UK’s most exciting experiential entertainment brands, operating across multiple locations with international expansion underway. From immersive escape rooms to competitive social gaming experiences, they create environments built around energy, connection, and unforgettable moments. What will you be doing? Reporting into the HR Director, you’ll act as a trusted HR partner to managers across venues and head office, rolling up your sleeves, solving problems, and building stronger people capability across the group. This is a hands-on, operational role where visibility and impact really matter. • Leading complex Employee Relations cases with confidence and sound judgement, • Acting as a trusted advisor to managers across venues and head office, • Supporting and mentoring junior HR team members, • Designing and delivering practical, face-to-face manager training, • Strengthening HR processes, policies, and operational consistency, • Partnering with teams to ensure the right people are in place as the business evolves, • Maintaining strong compliance across contracts, policies, and employment practices, • Building management capability through coaching and practical guidance We’re looking for someone who: • Has strong generalist HR experience within hospitality and leisure, • Confident managing ER within fast-paced, people-heavy businesses, • Has delivered manager training or hands-on L&D initiatives, • Holds CIPD Level 5 (or has equivalent practical experience), • Enjoys being operational and close to the business, • Balances empathy with commercial pragmatism, • Thrives in energetic, evolving environments Sound great? Apply below. Not for you, but still looking for your dream role? Drop us a message or check out our latest opportunities. Know someone great? Refer a friend via if we place them, you’ll receive up to £250 in High Street vouchers. Boom. We are Sixty Eight People. Through people, we will revolutionise our industry.

Legal Counsel (Employment) In-House | Manchester | Newly Created Role The Opportunity A global business headquartered in Manchester is looking to appoint a Legal Counsel (Employment) to join its centralised Group Legal Team. This is a newly created role within the Employment Law Service, reporting directly to the Head of Employment Law and Employee Relations. The role has been created to support a growing and ambitious legal function that was recently nominated for In-House Legal Team of the Year. It offers broad exposure to employment law across both the UK and international jurisdictions, including the US, APAC, and Europe. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career employment lawyer who is looking to step into a high-visibility in-house position, take ownership of a wide-ranging brief, and build close relationships with senior stakeholders across the business. The Role Working alongside the Head of Employment Law and senior legal colleagues, you will provide pragmatic, commercial employment law advice across the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious matters. Your responsibilities will include: • Advising the People Team and senior Group stakeholders (Executive and Director level) on employment law matters relating to the internal workforce, • Supporting the business on employment law aspects of its commercial activities, • Developing and refining employment templates, policies, contracts, and guidance materials, • Supporting engagement with external counsel in a cost-effective and efficient manner, • Contributing to legal projects, process improvement, and knowledge-sharing initiatives, • Horizon-scanning for legislative and regulatory change, and advising the business accordingly, • Assisting with the preparation and negotiation of commercial contracts where required About You The ideal candidate will be • A qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with up to approximately 3 years’ post-qualification experience in employment law, • Experienced in both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, • Commercially aware, pragmatic, and solutions-focused, • An effective communicator with confidence engaging non-legal stakeholders, • Well organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities, • Interested in developing knowledge across multiple jurisdictions, • Enthusiastic about legal operations and process improvement Why Apply? • Newly created role with real scope to shape the Employment Law Service as it scales, • Direct access to and visibility with senior business leadership, • Broad, cross-jurisdictional employment law experience from day one, • A collaborative, high-performing legal team environment, • Strong platform for career development in a growing global business To find out more, please get in touch in confidence. Andy Balmer |Think Legal Recruitment |

SENIOR FASHION MERCHANDISER/ / BUYER MEN'S FASHION/ STREETWEAR BRAND / FASHION SUPPLIER CENTRAL MANCHESTER UP TO £60K doe FULL TIME HEAD OFFICE BASED ROLE Our client is a successful, well established and fast-growing fashion brand house based in Central Manchester, home to a portfolio of established men’s fashion streetwear brands. They are now looking to recruit an experienced Senior Merchandiser / Account Manager / to develop and manage menswear fashion brand accounts. The successful candidate with have a strong background in the import supply chain fashion industry in account management/ import merchandising/ buying and working with overseas suppliers and manufacturers, and able to work in a fast paced environment. Role: Building relationships is vital to this role, whether with internal team, supplier side or with customers. Managing multiple projects is key so any applicant must have exceptional management skills and an eye for detail. Overseeing one junior merchandiser work along side 2 seniors -Working with a team of 5 designers, 2 garment techs, two senior merch and one junior merch as the wider team, outside of logistics / finance etc. -Reporting to the directors. -To nurture and manage various customer accounts from concept to delivery. -Engage with customers to hold regular meetings, take seasonal briefs and maintain / grow current business. -Work with design and tech team to create concept to be presented to customers. -Oversee production of collection and brief out to supply base in conjunction with design and tech teams, while controlling CP for seasonal development. -Negotiate prices with suppliers. -Monitor and manage sample trackers / sample development lead-times. -Present collections to customers in conjunction with directors / design team. -Place POs and manage Order Summary. -Maintain and manage CP with regular communication with suppliers and customers on a weekly basis. -Carry out product review meetings with directors, design and tech teams on a daily / weekly basis. -Ensure goods are made to required customer standards alongside tech team with regards to factory audits, compliance, product testing, AQL reports etc. -Working with logistics team to ensure packing lists, shipping schedules, product approvals are in place and correct. -Nurturing and managing supply base to balance production volumes and brands between supply base to maximise efficiency and skill across supply base.

Regional Director / Head of Project Management (Manchester & Leeds) Location: Manchester / Leeds (responsibility for both locations) Salary: Competitive + bonus + car allowance + benefits We’re partnering with a leading UK consultancy that advises on commercial property, development, and built asset projects. Known for combining technical expertise with commercial insight, they work with major investors, developers, and occupiers across the UK. They have a reputation for high-quality, innovative project management, a collaborative culture, and a strong commitment to people development and sustainability. They are now looking for an experienced Regional Director / Head of Project Management to lead and grow their service line across Manchester and Leeds. This is a strategic, hands-on role with a clear focus on business development, client relationships, and team leadership. What the Role Involves As Regional Director, you will: • Lead and grow the project management service line across two key northern offices., • Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing institutional clients, while leveraging your own client baseto generate new business., • Deliver high-profile projects across sectors including industrial, office, purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA), and build-to-rent (BTR)., • Collaborate closely with senior leadership, supporting the UK-wide service line strategy and aligning with office objectives., • Coordinate business development, marketing, resourcing, and knowledge sharing across the team., • Champion operational excellence and best practice, driving improvements in processes, templates, and quality control., • Mentor, coach, and develop your team, ensuring both delivery quality and career progression. What We’re Looking For The ideal candidate will have: • A relevant degree (or equivalent) and MRICS., • Extensive experience in commercial property project management, including hands-on delivery and client-facing consultancy., • A strong track record of leadership, managing teams and multi-office operations., • An existing client network to generate fee income and support business growth., • Excellent commercial awareness, communication, and negotiation skills., • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver consistent results. Why This Role is Exciting This is a rare opportunity to shape and grow a regional service line, working with a mix of institutional and private clients on some of the most interesting commercial property projects in the North. You’ll enjoy: • Competitive salary, bonus schemes, and car allowance, • Flexible/hybrid working, • Private healthcare, life assurance, and company pension, • 27 days holiday plus charity and wellbeing days, • Exposure to senior leadership and significant career development If you’re a hands-on project management leader with a strong commercial mindset and a passion for mentoring teams, this role gives you the chance to make a real impact in the North of England.

My client is currently seeking a HEAD OF RISK & COMPLIANCE to lead the development of their risk management and compliance frameworks, ensuring the organisation operates within risk appetite, and supports healthy growth whilst meeting regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities: • Take the role of key regulatory liaison for the business, taking responsibility for FCA/PRA regulatory submissions, notifications, and supervisory engagement., • Oversee policies, procedures and controls aligned to regulatory and governance standards. Advise on regulatory change, interpreting any new or evolving requirements and supporting recommended actions, monitoring through to completion., • Ensure effective management of regulatory breaches, incidents and remediation plans., • Support Consumer Duty implementation, including outcome testing and board reporting., • Design, embed and maintain the compliance monitoring program, ensuring proportionate testing and timely issue remediation., • Own the development and embedding of the risk management framework, maintaining a close focus on risk appetite (including KRIs and tolerances)., • Lead and support the identification, assessment and reporting of risks across underwriting, finance, claims and reserving, operations, IT, outsourcing, compliance and reinsurance., • Utilise risk methodologies and techniques to produce high quality reporting for the Executive, Board and Committees, including analysis of emerging risks., • Oversee the ORSA process, coordinating inputs and ensuring regulatory-compliant documentation and challenge where necessary., • Provide robust independent challenge to underwriting strategy, new products, reinsurance arrangements, and material change initiatives., • Support stress and scenario testing, and capital risk assessment (in close conjunction with the Actuarial and Finance functions within the business). Key Skills & Experience Required: • Significant experience in risk and/or compliance leadership in the General Insurance sector., • Excellent knowledge of PRA and FCA regulation, UK Solvency and Governance expectations., • Proven experience engaging with Boards, Committees and regulators (FCA/PRA)., • Ability to balance commercial pragmatism with regulatory rigor., • Exposure to rating agencies (e.g. AM Best)., • Prior experience in an 'SMF' approved function would be appealing, but not essential., • Degree in relevant discipline (e.g. Risk Management, Finance, Business) and/or professional risk management qualifications (e.g. IRM, CII) would be advantageous. If this sounds like it could be of interest to you, please click 'Apply' today - or for more information, contact Terry Wetters (Founder/Director): 07891 708 941 /

Senior Merchandiser - Fashion Manchester Competitive Salary + Benefits A fantastic opportunity to join a leading fashion brand as a Senior Merchandiser. You will guide a talented team and play a key role in delivering planning, forecasting and trading excellence across a varied, design‑led product range. Based in the Manchester Head Office, you’ll influence the look, feel and performance of the collections, ensuring landing the right product, in the right place, at the right time. What You’ll Do • Take full ownership of departmental WSSI, delivering accurate forecasting across demand, OTB and margin to keep our product flow commercially strong., • Partner closely with Buying to shape seasonal strategy, reviewing past performance, identifying opportunities and steering the creative direction with insight-led decision making., • Lead the development of seasonal and quarterly plans, ensuring smart grading and a well‑balanced, fashion‑forward product mix., • Analyse weekly trade, identifying risks and opportunities to maximise sell‑through and protect margin., • Align stock and intake plans with business targets, ensuring we deliver on time and stay ahead of trading needs., • Inspire, mentor and develop your team, supporting growth, progression and building future merchandising leaders., • Step in for the Merchandise Manager when required, representing merchandising across the wider business. What You’ll Bring • Strong merchandising experience gained within the fashion industry, with a genuine passion for product and consumer trends., • Proven expertise in planning, forecasting, WSSI and OTB, with confidence making decisions in a fast‑moving retail environment., • Highly numerate and commercially minded, able to translate data into clear, actionable direction., • A collaborative, influential leader with excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with Buying, Design and senior stakeholders., • A proactive mindset and the drive to innovate, challenge and deliver meaningful results.

Job Description This is a rare opportunity to join a fast growing Internal Audit function at a pivotal moment. As part of the Audit Leadership Team, you’ll have real influence, hands on responsibility, and the chance to help shape the future of the function. It offers a senior leadership role in a compact, high impact team where you will steer how the function evolves, own strategic initiatives such as GRC implementation and QA enhancements, and lead a hands on pod model that enables coaching, development, and visible results. If you’re a self starter who enjoys building capability, being close to the business, and thriving in a high change environment, this is a role with genuine long term potential. About the Role{{:}} We are looking for a Senior Audit Manager to lead one of our audit pods and play a central role in delivering a high quality, risk based audit plan. You will drive improvement across the control environment, strengthen risk management, and contribute to the evolution of our methodology, technology, and ways of working as the function continues to grow. Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, you will work closely with senior stakeholders across the business and help enhance combined assurance, insight, and the maturity of our Internal Audit capability. What You’ll Do{{:}} Lead and deliver audits • Oversee the full audit lifecycle, from scoping and fieldwork to reporting and action tracking., • Produce clear, concise audit reports that influence decision making and lead to tangible improvement., • Apply and enhance our methodology, ensuring quality, consistency, and timely delivery., • Use data and technology to increase audit insight and efficiency. Develop capability • Line manage and coach a small team of auditors, building technical and professional skills., • Foster an open, collaborative team culture and support knowledge sharing across the function. Enhance the Internal Audit function • Partner with the Head of Internal Audit and fellow Senior Audit Manager to refine methodology, QA, MI, and reporting., • Support major strategic initiatives, including the design and implementation of a new GRC platform and readiness for EQAR., • Contribute to thematic analysis, risk assessment, and medium term planning. Engage senior stakeholders • Build strong, influential relationships across the business., • Communicate results with clarity and confidence, and ensure timely remediation., • Work closely with Risk, Compliance, and other assurance providers to align coverage and avoid duplication. Stay ahead of regulatory and business change • Monitor emerging risks and regulatory expectations, including Consumer Duty., • Recommend thematic or exceptional audit work to ensure the plan remains relevant and risk focused. What We’re Looking For{{:}} Essential • Strong Internal Audit experience in Financial Services., • Proven ability to lead audits and guide the work of more junior auditors., • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills., • Sound judgement, commercial awareness, and an ability to present complex issues simply., • A positive, growth oriented mindset with a willingness to build, improve, and take ownership. Useful experience You don’t need all of the below, but experience or interest in any of these areas is valuable{{:}} • Investment platform operations, CASS, trading and dealing, customer journeys, or FCA regulation., • Technology and data risk, cyber security, data governance, analytics, AI, or GRC systems., • Risk and controls frameworks, operational resilience, third party risk, change management, or financial crime. About Us AJ Bell is one of the UK’s fastest-growing investment platforms, serving over 644,000 customers and managing £103.3 billion in assets. Through our award-winning platform, we support everyone from professional financial advisers to first-time investors, making it easier to take control of your financial future and feel good investing. With over 1,500 employees across Manchester, London, and Bristol, AJ Bell is a FTSE 250 company and has been recognised as one of the UK’s Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years, as well as a Great Place to Work® in 2025 and 2026. We offer a collaborative, friendly environment built on strong guiding principles and pride in what we do. What we offer{{:}} • Competitive starting salary, • Starting holiday entitlement of 27, increasing up to 31 days with length of service and a holiday buy and sell scheme, • A choice of pension schemes with matched contributions up to 8%, • Discretionary bonus scheme, • Annual free share awards scheme, • Buy As You Earn (BAYE) Scheme, • Health Cash Plan – provided by Simply Health, • Discounted private healthcare scheme and dental plan, • Free gym, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Bike loan scheme, • Sick pay+ pledge, • Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave, • Loans for travel season tickets, • Death in service scheme, • Paid time off for volunteer work, • Charitable giving opportunities through salary sacrifice, • Calendar of social events, including monthly payday drinks, annual Christmas party, summer party and much more, • Personal development programmes built around you and your career goals, including access to personal skills workshops, • Monthly leadership breakfasts and lunches, • Casual dress code, • Access to a range of benefits from our sponsorship deals Hybrid working{{:}} At AJ Bell, our people are the heart of our culture. We believe in building strong connections by working together. That's why we offer a hybrid working model, where you'll spend 50% of working time per month in the office. For new team members, an initial period will be spent full-time in the office to help you immerse yourself in our business and build valuable relationships with your colleagues. AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need. If you like the sound of the above, or just want to know more about the company and the role, we'd love to speak to you.

Job Title Outbound Broker Development Executive Salary £25,000–£30,000 base salary + uncapped bonus OTE: £35,000–£40,000 Department Sales Operations Reports to Head of Sales Operations Location Altrincham, Cheshire (brand-new office) - 3 to 4 days Deadline 5pm, 1 April 2026 LiveMore exists to challenge the unfair NOs in the mortgage world. That’s why our mission is to empower mortgage brokers to lend more by turning NOs into YESs and by maximising affordable borrowing. By doing that whenever we can, we help our customers live more and be ready for all that’s yet to come. Using our unique LiveMore Mortgage Matcher® and LiveMore Maximum Borrowing Calculator decision engine technology, we excel at overcoming challenges involving affordability, risk and Consumer Duty. We innovate for customers and mortgage brokers in need, where others don’t – like with LiveMore’s current mortgages ‘up to’, ‘into’ and ‘in’ retirement. LiveMore is an innovative company with ambitious plans, and we know that our people are the key to achieving our goals. As evidence of our growth, last year, we were recognised as one of the Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies in the UK by the Business Leaders 500 and we will lend in excess of £600m this year. We live by four core behaviours that shape our culture and guide our success: • Commitment – going the extra mile for brokers, customers, and colleagues., • Agility – adapting quickly, embracing innovation, and staying ahead in a dynamic market., • Humility – valuing collaboration, listening actively, and learning continuously., • Openness – communicating transparently and welcoming diverse perspectives. If these behaviours resonate with you, you’ll thrive here. Purpose LiveMore Capital is a fast‑growing specialist mortgage lender, reshaping later‑life lending in the UK. As our broker distribution continues to accelerate, we’re investing heavily in our Sales Operations function and opening a new office in Altrincham, Cheshire. This is an exciting time to join LiveMore. You’ll be part of a growing, high‑energy team playing a direct role in driving lending, completions, and commercial growth. This is a commercial, revenue‑impacting role. As an Outbound Broker Development Executive, you will sit at the front end of LiveMore’s sales engine. Your work directly drives outcomes: more broker engagement → more Account Manager meetings → more active brokers → more mortgage completions and lending. Your mission is to proactively engage brokers, generate high‑quality opportunities, and fuel the success of our Account Management team and wider business. What You’ll Be Doing • Make high‑volume outbound calls to mortgage brokers and intermediaries across the UK., • Confidently lead structured, professional sales conversations., • Quickly build rapport and position LiveMore Capital as a lender brokers want to work with., • Uncover commercial opportunities through effective fact‑finding and questioning., • Identify and qualify live case opportunities for the sales pipeline., • Book high‑quality, conversion‑focused meetings for Account Managers., • Drive broker engagement that leads to increased activity, cases, and completions., • Encourage and support introducer registrations and ongoing broker relationships., • Follow up on campaigns, warm leads, and triggered opportunities., • Maintain accurate CRM records to support pipeline visibility and performance tracking., • Consistently achieve and exceed call volume, meeting bookings, and conversion KPIs. Why This Role Matters This role directly impacts revenue. Every meeting you book helps: • Increase broker activity, • Grow lending volumes, • Drive completions, • Accelerate LiveMore’s commercial growth If you enjoy seeing a clear line between your effort and business success, this role delivers that in spades. Skills & Experience • Confident, engaging communicator with a strong phone presence., • Comfortable leading structured sales conversations., • Able to build credibility and rapport quickly with professional stakeholders., • Strong questioning, listening, and objection‑handling skills., • Highly target‑driven with a genuine hunger to achieve results., • Organised, disciplined, and comfortable working to KPIs., • Clear, concise communicator who can simplify LiveMore’s proposition for brokers., • Previous experience in outbound calling, telesales, lead generation, or B2B customer engagement., • Experience within mortgages, financial services, or intermediary sales is desirable but not essential., • Exposure to broker networks or regulated sales environments is an advantage. The Type of Person We’re Looking For • Someone with an outstanding work ethic who takes pride in performance., • Energetic, proactive, and commercially minded., • Resilient, positive, and motivated by targets and success., • Confident, professional, and credible on the phone., • A strong team player who enjoys contributing to shared goals., • Curious, coachable, and keen to continuously improve., • Ideally available to start quickly and excited to help build something new. Benefits • Uncapped bonus structure, • Growth Shares – a stake in the company, • 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Health cash plan, • Salary Sacrifice pension scheme, • Employee assistance programme, • A supportive and collaborative working environment with a Wellbeing Calendar focused on supporting mental, physical and financial wellbeing

Organization: Victoria College of Arts and Design Job Title: Head of Campus and Student Outcomes Reports to: Directors of VCAD Location: On-Site, Manchester, UK Salary Range: £55,000–£60,000 Per Annum Employment Type: Full Time Working Schedule: Monday to Friday (with occasional evening and weekend working as reasonably required) Job Overview The Head of Campus and Student Outcomes – Borough provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning while driving student outcomes. This role involves oversight of academic performance, operational management, compliance with regulatory standards, and enhancement of student retention, progression, and satisfaction (KMIs/KMPS). The Head of Campus will work closely with Directors, Deans, and Student Services to achieve campus-level objectives and foster an inclusive, high-performing environment for students and staff. Key Outcomes • Meet and exceed campus KPIs, including student retention, progression, and satisfaction (KMIs/KMPS)., • Ensure high-quality teaching and learning outcomes in line with partner university standards., • Maintain compliance with OfS and other regulatory requirements., • Deliver campus-level strategic objectives set by VCAD Directors. Key Responsibilities Teaching and Learning: • Work collaboratively with VCAD Deans to monitor lecturer performance, ensuring quality teaching and compliance with academic guidelines., • Ensure efficient administration of assessments, examinations, marking, and grade reporting in line with academic calendars and partner requirements., • Conduct or coordinate internal examination boards as necessary to maintain academic integrity., • Work with Academic Deans and relevant departments to facilitate smooth academic operations. Academic Duties: • Coordinate with relevant teams to collect course continuation reports and support tracking of student completion and progression., • Prepare and present relevant reports for senior management, providing recommendations and local approaches., • Regularly monitor campus performance indicators, such as attendance rates, retention rates, continuation rates, and assessment metrics., • Implement VCAD policies and procedures to ensure equitable consistency and compliance across campuses., • Ensure new campus staff receive appropriate induction into VCAD policies and procedures., • Regularly monitor the performance of all campus staff and report/feedback to relevant departments, line managers, or SMT as appropriate. Student Outcomes, Continuation and Progression (B3): • Take ownership of campus-level performance in student continuation, completion, and progression, ensuring alignment with OfS B3 conditions., • Analyse student data (attendance, engagement, attainment, withdrawals) to identify trends, risks, and gaps in performance across cohorts., • Develop and implement targeted intervention strategies to improve retention and progression, particularly for at-risk or underperforming groups., • Work with Academic and Student Services teams to ensure early identification and support for students at risk of withdrawal or failure., • Monitor and drive improvements in differential outcomes (e.g. by demographic group), ensuring equity in student success., • Establish clear accountability across teams for achieving student outcome KPIs, including action tracking and follow-up., • Lead regular student outcomes review meetings, ensuring timely escalation and resolution of performance concerns., • Ensure accurate and timely reporting of student outcomes data to senior management and external stakeholders where required. Student Support and Guidance: • Provide resolution or guidance for escalated student or staff issues in collaboration with Directors, Deans, or Departmental Managers., • Support Student Services in coordinating induction events and student welfare processes. Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement: • Stay updated with regulatory requirements and industry best practices to inform policy decisions., • Work with Academic Deans, Directors, and other senior management personnel to facilitate academic and operational best practice., • Oversee staff recruitment and CPD delivery at the campus level. Administrative and Operational Responsibilities: • Oversee all academic activities on campus, providing strategic management and team leadership., • Actively participate in SMT and committee meetings., • Perform additional duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the College., • Manage timetabling and resource allocation. Staff Management Responsibilities: • Support strategic VCAD plans at the local level with SMT and line managers., • Provide leadership and performance management for all campus staff., • Work closely with Directors, Deans, and SMT to provide guidance, support, and feedback. Qualifications and Experience Essential: • Undergraduate degree, • Experience leading and managing teams in an academic environment, • Experience monitoring, collating, and presenting relevant data, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, • Experience in timetabling, resource allocation, and ensuring operational efficiency Desirable: • Familiarity with working in a regulated academic environment, • Experience managing day-to-day operations in line with institutional policies Benefits • Annual leave (7.2 weeks), • Workplace pension scheme., • Company Sick Policy., • Statutory maternity/paternity pays., • Career development opportunities, • Training and self-development opportunities., • Gym membership discounts, • Retail discount schemes, • Cinema discounts, • Grocery discounts, • Cycle to work, • Investing and savings opportunities, • Financial wellbeing – personal debt advise., • Financial wellbeing education, • My Mind Pal (mental fitness)

As Compliance Manager, you’ll lead the development and continual improvement of our quality systems, ensuring full compliance with internal policies, customer standards, and legislation. You’ll help maintain product quality and customer satisfaction by managing process documentation, monitoring non‑conformances, and supporting hygiene verification. You’ll also deliver Food Safety training to production teams when needed. Location: Primarily based in Manchester with travel* Salary and Benefits: Competitive Salary + Company Car In Addition: Enhanced holiday entitlement, company sick pay, life insurance, health cash plans, family friendly policies, EV/ULEV car scheme and cycle to work scheme Full time, permanent, 40 hours per week Monday to Friday *The role will be based at Manchester, but travel to other sites will be required, a company car will be provided and therefore a full driving license is essential. Your Role: You’ll take the lead on internal audits across seven sites, working closely with Technical and Quality Managers to ensure robust technical policies and quality systems are in place and continuously improved. You’ll drive investigations and problem‑solving, support retailer compliance systems, and deliver Hygiene and Food Safety training to keep our teams compliant and confident. You’ll champion continual improvement across the business, collaborate with Operational and Technical Sales teams to address the root causes of complaints and non‑conformances, and play a key role in customer and third‑party audits, ensuring long‑term, sustainable quality standards. We're looking for someone with: • Extensive experience working to BRC standards, with a solid understanding of third‑party audit expectations, • Deep knowledge of HACCP and Quality Management Systems (QMS), including the ability to develop, upgrade and embed improvements, • Hands‑on experience with major retailer standards and their technical requirements, • Proven track record of leading customer and third‑party audits with confidence and credibility, • Excellent relationship‑building skills, with a strong customer‑focused mindset, • Clear and effective communication, both written and verbal, • High IT competency, able to work accurately and efficiently across multiple systems and platforms, • While the role is primarily Monday–Friday during standard office hours, our business operates 24/7, so a flexible approach is essential and occasional out‑of‑hours support may be required Desirable: • Experience working across multiple sites or within a group structure, ideally within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment Qualifications: You must have HACCP Level 3 and Food Safety Level 3, with strong practical application. It would also be desirable, but not essential to have a degree or formal qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field. About us: At Whitworth Brothers ltd, we’ve been milling quality flour for over 130 years—and we’re still growing strong. Our world class mills coupled with our continued investment in our people and our estate mean we are a market leading business that helps to feed the nation. Whether you’re behind the wheel delivering our goods, keeping production running smoothly, or supporting operations from head office, you’ll play a vital role in our success. Why join our team? • Stability & Growth: We’re a trusted name in the industry with a proud heritage., • Team Spirit: Friendly, supportive colleagues who value what you bring to the table., • Opportunities for Everyone: From drivers and engineers to finance and HR—there’s a place for you here., • Competitive Pay & Benefits: Because your hard work deserves recognition. Ready to be part of something bigger? Apply here today and start your journey with Whitworth Brothers!

Head of Risk Financial Services Location: Manchester (Office-based) Salary: To £85k + bonus + benefits What’s in it for you? Your first Head of Risk role, that’s what. And a clear path to the SMF4 role when you’re ready. It’s been a frustrating market for anyone looking to step up into a Head of Risk role, let alone their 1st SMF4 position, with most employers tending to replace like with like, focusing on those already experienced at this level. But this forward-thinking client sees this position as an ideal opportunity for you to make that step up. You’ll be reporting into a very highly respected Chief Risk Officer who’ll provide you with all the support you need to be successful. Come in as Head of Risk, without the added responsibility of the SMF4 function. And then take on the SMF4 position when you’re happy and ready to do so. Yes, you can have your cake and eat it! What you’ll be doing You’ll be working for an established, successful Financial Services firm that has seen revenues double in the last 3 years. Managing a small team of 5, you’ll own the Enterprise Risk Management Framework and develop, embed and monitor the Risk Appetite framework, including KRIs and tolerances. You’ll lead and support risk identification, assessment and reporting across all business areas and produce high quality risk reporting for the Board and Committees, including emerging risk analysis. You’ll provide independent challenge to business strategy and new product development and support stress and scenario testing and capital risk assessment. You’ll also oversee the ORSA process. What we’re looking for You’ll be an experienced Risk Manager from the Financial Services sector; we’re not hung up on any specific market experience as long as you’ve been working in FS for a number of years. You’ll have a proven track record of managing and developing small teams and will be able to demonstrate the ability to act as a trusted and pragmatic business partner with experience of successfully challenging senior management as and when required. Experience of working in a PRA-regulated environment would be advantageous. Please note this is a fully office-based role and so you must be able to commute into the firm’s Head Office in Manchester City Centre 5 days a week. Interested? If so, click apply and send over your CV. Not got an up to date CV? Don’t worry, you can always give me (Mark) a call on 0121 274 0357 for a confidential discussion or email me at letting me know that you’re interested. We’ll pick it up from there.

Senior Cyber Security Analyst - AWS - PCI DSS - Manchester Senior Cyber Security Analyst with a AWS cloud background is required to join our global client's new UK cybersecurity team. This role is predominantly end-client facing, advising on security best practices, vulnerability management and security standard compliance (e.g. NIST, ISO, PCI DSS etc), and leading audits and examinations. You will be reporting to the UK Head of Security and consulting global clients across the American and EMEA regions. Skills & Experience Required: • 4+ years of experience working in Cyber Security within an AWS cloud environment, • Any experience with CrowdStrike would be a bonus, • Vulnerability management & Compliance, • Strong Security standard knowledge and experience, consulting on a range of security policies and standards such as GDPR, ISO, PCI, NIST, • Confidence when speaking with stakeholders and clients, as well as the ability to provide training and mentoring around cybersecurity, • Ideally, some relevant cybersecurity certifications This role is mostly onsite in their Central Manchester office - you must be willing and able to attend the office 3 / 4 days a week in their brand-new UK headquarters. You will be working in a vibrant office with some of most forward-thinking technical people Key Responsibilities: • Analysing and developing security requirements, as well as carrying out vulnerability management & compliance work in PCI DSS type projects, • Ensure consistency across IT Security risk management activities., • Advise Engineers on information related to new vulnerabilities and threats and their remediation, to improve vulnerability management., • Providing ongoing security training and support both in-house and externally, advising customers on security requirements and best practices The client is looking to pay a starting salary of up to £65k, depending on experience. If you're a confident and client-focused person, eager to join a global leader in technology, working on a range of projects with excellent development opportunities and with a diverse portfolio of clients, including government, click 'Apply Now' or send your CV directly to Matthew . Leach @ circlerecruitment . com Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter - @Circle_Rec and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.

Senior Project Manager Would you like to be part of Vital Energi’s Strategy of Growth? Due to company growth/expansion Vital Energi Ltd are looking for a Senior Project Manager to work in the Northwest and Yorkshire areas. As a Senior Project Manager your job is to Plan, execute, and finalise projects within strict deadlines and budget. Acquire resources and coordinate the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan. Define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control through its life cycle. Key Responsibilities: • Manage all aspects of the contract(s) with the aid of Project Managers, Project Engineers, Quantity, • Surveyors and Planning Manager, • Attend pre-contract meetings in conjunction with senior commercial staff, • Attend site meetings and produce contract status reports, • Work closely with the client to further develop and promote the company, engage with potential clients to build relationships, and work as a key member of the bid team., • Approve and maintain construction programmes., • Secure labour and sub-contractors for the project, • Review systems and methods when required to improve contract performance produce health and safety plans with overall responsibility for site health and safety, • Promote and comply with the Company’s policies on equality and health and safety both in the delivery of service and the treatment of others., • Engage with your manager in reviewing your performance and planning your development., • Carry out other duties consistent with the nature, responsibilities and seniority of your post., • Supervise, train, plan, organise, schedule, assign, review and evaluate the work of staff Education: HND qualification (or equivalent) in an engineering subject essential Qualifications: Health & Safety Qualification such as SMSTS, Nebosh etc. desirable Managerial Competencies • Build an optimal team by drawing on people with complimentary skill sets, • Recognise the accomplishment of employees at all levels, • Spend time talking to employees, • Lead by example, • Model team qualities like respect, helpfulness, and cooperation, • Draw all members into active and enthusiastic participation, • Strategic Thinking, • Understand Vital Energi’s long-term goals and plan current and future performance requirements, • Consider long term opportunities and constraints in your business area which might impact performance., • Think about key milestones for attaining long term objectives, • Builds and improves upon best practice, • Results Focus, • Share personal passion and inspire others to push the boundaries of performance., • Push to exceed goals by raising the performance bar., • Develop plans to deliver the business strategy The Company Vital Energi is a leading provider of renewable energy infrastructure and systems to the public and private sectors. We are supporting Hospitals, Universities, New Build developments, Towns and Cities as well as Industrial and Commercial clients to decarbonise their buildings. We have and continue to work on ground-breaking projects throughout the UK which are supporting the UK’s Net Zero targets, such as the recently announced £1 billion low-carbon infrastructure project for Westminster. With plans to double our headcount over the coming years, supported by offices opening in new locations across the country and our strong investment pipeline, coupled with our expansion into new markets such as industrial power generation with our very own Energy-from-Waste facility, there is no better time to join the family here at Vital Energi. The Package: Salary negotiable DOE Contributory Company Pension Scheme Non-contributory death-in-service insurance Employee Assistance Programme 25 Days Holiday plus 8 days bank holidays. Additional holidays awarded in line with length of service Option to purchase/sell additional holidays Onsite gym/wellbeing centre at our Blackburn Head Office Discounted gym membership across the UK EV charging points where possible Applications will be processed within 28 days of receipt. If you have not heard from us within this time period it will mean that your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful. The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/ or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital status, physical disability or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements. Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in the UK and are currently resident in the UK are invited to apply. Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Vital Energi Utilities Ltd is not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. CVs submitted to any Vital Energi Utilities Ltd employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Vital Energi Utilities Ltd. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you Apply Now

Your new company Desian Education are proud to be working in collaboration with a single-form entry primary school in Salford with easy access to the motorway as they are looking to appoint a reliable and consistent teaching assistant for a long-term full-time contract consisting of 32.5 hours per week. Your new role As a teaching assistant within this school you will be joining the year 5, working in collaboration with the class teacher and playing an integral part in the education of 4 pupils within the class with EAL (English as an additional language). You will support the education and development of your pupils by: • Planning and delivering ESL sessions, • Use of letters and sounds and phonics, • Integrating pupils into new pupil groups, • Tracking progress in learning journeys, • Liaising with the head teacher on pupil progress and key milestones What you’ll need to succeed • Full “Right to Work” in the UK, • Experience working with EAL, • An ESOL or TEFL qualification is advantageous, • Be able to commit to a full-time long-term contract What you’ll get in return If you are successful in your application, you will receive: • Full support and dedication of an experienced and dedicated consultant, • Competitive rate of pay, • Full holiday entitlement, • Company pension scheme, • Long-term contract, • Possible permanent contract, • Free training, • Refer a Friend scheme, • Access to exclusive vacancies

Here at Ruby Energy we continue to grow and have a new position available for Project Manager Please note for this role you would based at our Head Office in Manchester or Fleetwood on a Fixed term Contract of 12 months Benefits: • Working hours - Monday to Friday, • Clear Career Progression Pathways, • In-House Learning & Development Team, • Buy & Sell Annual Leave Scheme, • Paid Birthday Leave, • Company Pension, • Referral program, • Free onsite parking, • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), • Access to Employee Health Scheme, • Career development, • Employee Recognition Incentives, • Company events, • Monthly dress down days, • Tea & coffee facilities & On-site Canteen Develop, initiate, and oversee project plans, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints. • Define and monitor project scope, goals, and deliverables to support business objectives in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders., • Ensure all project deliverables meet required quality standards, comply with policies, and adhere to relevant regulations., • Track and report on project performance, ensuring alignment with short-term and long-term objectives., • Regularly update stakeholders on project status, including risks, issues, and progress. Facilitate meetings and create reports to communicate updates effectively., • Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies. Monitor project risks and issues, implementing corrective actions as necessary., • Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, schedules, risk logs, and progress reports, updating as needed., • Analyse business practices, procedures, and systems usage, documenting current processes and business needs., • Identify opportunities for improvement, collaborate on potential solutions, and design optimized future-state systems, processes, and working practices., • Work with stakeholders to gather requirements and create functional specifications, leading to comprehensive business cases for change., • Support the Head of Change and Delivery in managing the Project Management Office (PMO)., • Uphold and promote PMO standards, methodologies, and best practices. Professional certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is highly desirable; solid working knowledge is acceptable. • Minimum of 3 years of project management experience with proficiency in project management methodologies and tools., • Experience in the energy, utilities, or sales/Call centre sectors is advantageous., • Experience in business analysis and process improvement is desirable., • Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with the capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously., • Strong interpersonal and communication skills., • Proficiency in project management software such as Excel and MS Project., • Ability to work with different departments and personalities, • Team work - you are proactively assisting and involving others, • Fantastic organisational skills, • High level of professionalism and confidentiality, • Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage high volume positions, • Excellent attention to detail Launched in 2002, we’re experts in commercial utilities and we know what it takes to deliver high levels of customer service. With our Head Office in Fleetwood, Lancashire, and offices in Manchester, we are positioned to serve businesses across the UK with dedication and excellence. At Ruby Energy, we are more than just energy suppliers; we are champions of your progress, specifically tailored to empower SMEs. Our foundation is built on providing bespoke energy solutions that blend innovation with adaptability, ensuring that your business’s unique energy needs are met with precision. The Ruby Way Ruby’s values are at the heart of everything we do: Collaborative: We ensure your voice is heard. We listen to our customers and strive to deliver strong, responsive customer service. Human: We give a personal touch and support to our customers and each other, treating everyone with respect and understanding Committed: We use innovative solutions to improve our services and always stick to our word. We pride ourselves on delivering consistently high levels of customer service and innovative products to organisations across all industries. Our vision is to become the best independent commercial energy supplier in the country. We aim to provide contracts that are straightforward, competitive, and most importantly, tailored to your business needs. What you need to do now… If you would love to join us we encourage you to apply now!

Finance Systems Senior Accountant - Higher Education - FTC 14 Months – Up To £60k + Fantastic Benefits – MCR Your new company Leading Northwest University with a reputation for excellence and innovation across the globe. Your new role 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. You will play a key part in ensuring systems are configured, maintained, and optimised to support effective financial operations across the University.PLEASE NOTE, Oracle experience is preferred but candidates with recent experience of working extensively with SAP in a similar role will also be considered. This is a 14M FTC position. What you'll need to succeed • A fully qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACA/CIPFA/ACCA) with a broad overview of Finance and a background in large, complex organisations is essential., • Proven experience of working with Oracle Financials in a Systems role - actively involved with system functionality and delivering improvements alongside accounting duties., • Proven history of handling large volumes of data and data manipulation will be key in this role., • Ability to fix complex issues – experience of integration issues essential., • Hands-on - need to understand business requirements to drive system improvements and developments and translate to the technical team. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Georgia Wilson at Hays Manchester 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. 4768071

An opportunity to lead the expansion of an advisory team across the Northwest Your new company A Top 20, PE-backed accountancy and advisory firm is looking to recruit a Corporate Tax Director to join one of their thriving North West/ Yorkshire office locations. The firm has recently appointed a new Head of Tax for the North and, as part of the strategic growth of the firm, an exciting job has arisen to lead the expansion of the tax advisory vertical. As this is a newly created role, the firm will consider both part-time and full-time applicants.The firm primarily focusses on progressive and dynamic SME's and owner-managed businesses. Whilst having the backing of a PE investor, they have retained the individuality and entrepreneurship of an independent, whilst delivering the opportunity and scale of a Big 4; this firm provides a unique and exciting development opportunity for a Tax Director to be a strategic member of the region's senior leadership team. Your new role Your role would be a pivotal position in a fast-growing team at a crucial point in the firm's journey. This is an exciting opportunity to bring a fresh, entrepreneurial mindset and drive the pipeline of strategic advisory work for an OMB client portfolio. You will work with a network of offices leading and delivering on a range of advisory projects, including M&A advisory, share schemes, demergers, group restructures and reorganisations. In this role you will have the opportunity to lead the growth of the advisory offering, alongside leading a team. What you'll need to succeed We're looking for a technically strong, qualified CTA Tax advisor, with a proven track record of operating at director level. Working as part of the senior leadership team, you'll be responsible for building internal relationships and developing your client portfolio. Therefore, you must be able to demonstrate excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills. You'll also be able to demonstrate experience of working within senior management to drive the strategic direction of a firm, office or service line. What you'll get in return In return, you’ll receive a competitive salary, £100k - £120k for Director level, plus a lucrative bonus scheme. Benefits include a generous holiday package, a hybrid working policy and a range of flexible benefits. You'll work with a proactive client base of fast-growing and innovative OMB's, alongside a collaborative growing team, working within a modern North West or Yorkshire office environment. Upmost, you'll have the opportunity and freedom to strategically create your own service line and build a team around you. Part-time or full-time hours will be considered. What you need to do now If you're interested in this Tax Director job in North West Yorkshire, click apply now to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call 0161 237 3388 to discuss it in more detail. 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. # 4719533

This Financial Planning Manager job provides opportunity to join a national independent financial planning firm, that is continuing to grow through organic growth and acquiring IFA client banks. You will be responsible for a team of Financial Advisors, providing support to them to ensure they achieve and exceed their targets. Your role will consist of both management and T&C responsibilities. You shall be supervising each IFA to maximise key business opportunities, with a focus on encouraging them to identify new business / clients; ensure Advisors are always providing quality service to clients; adhering to company compliance guidelines and meeting their continuing professional development. This shall be achieved through regular 1:1’s, presentations, workshops and individual training sessions. In addition, you will be involved in recruiting new Advisors by being involved in the interview process and providing full support to your new team members, helping them to achieve CAS status and thrive in the role. As the role entails T&C supervision, it is important you have your full Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning or equivalent Due to the nature of this role, this role will obviously include travel, visiting your team of Financial Advisors and attending their head office for management meetings. Financial Planning Manager Requirements • You should have experience as a Manager within Financial Planning industry, leading a team of Financial Advisors, • Ideally you should hold your Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning or equivalent, • You should have experience of both management and T&C responsibilities, • Salary of £60,000 - £80,000 plus £4,800 car allowance pa, • OTE of £80,000 - £120,000, • Company benefits include: flexible working, option to buy & sell holiday, birthday off, social events such as Christmas and summer parties, contributory pension scheme, DIS, discretionary annual bonus, cashback and healthcare benefits etc Remote based, ideally seeking candidates in: • Sheffield / South Yorkshire, • Manchester / North West Whilst Premier Jobs UK uses all reasonable efforts to ensure the information contained in our adverts including any salary, benefits or on target earnings are accurate, we give no representation or warranty in respect of such information. No liability is accepted by Premier Jobs UK for any loss or damage which may arise out of any person relying on or using any information

We’re building the next generation of leading e-commerce brands. Over the last 5 years we have developed a leading team of e-commerce experts at Prospa. We now have an active client base of 40+ exciting and upcoming DTC brands, and our mission is to drive growth and profitability for 7-figure E-commerce brands through financially driven marketing. We’ve been able to do this through our market leading culture, which is underpinned by our values: Ownership Take responsibility for every outcome and lead with initiative. Growth Approach each day with a growth mindset. Responsibility Be responsible and appreciate the importance of your role within the business. Never Settle Always be aggressive and strive for constant improvement. Why Prospa? As the agency has progressed, we now house 3 core internal teams across Paid Social, Paid Search and Retention to grow brands from all aspects. Paid Search is a crucial arm of any brands acquisition strategy and this role offers the opportunity to work and scale some of the UK’s most exciting upcoming brands. The day-to-day will include managing a variety of Paid Search accounts with full ownership, communicating with clients via Slack and Google Meets and working alongside the Head of Paid Search. As a wider team we develop in-depth financial forecasts with all clients which directs both focus, KPI’s and spends to ensure that we’re growing all our partners both sustainably and with momentum. As an agency, we’ve scaled quickly over the last 5 years and we are now a strong team of 30+ who operate out of Trafford Park in Manchester. As a close knit team we often host team events, which in most cases are to celebrate the agency or individual wins. Training and development is a key focus for our HR and we offer continuous training for every single team member. We’ve invested heavily in our training programmes and this is something we push our team to ask for. We have the ethos that the agency and client base only grows if the team does. We’re looking for an A-player who will support our Paid Search team and continue client growth. Reporting to our Head of Paid Search, you will be given real responsibility from day one and will be involved with top level client decisions. Responsibilities • Take complete ownership of high spending Paid Search accounts. Our clients are currently spending up to £100K+ in monthly budgets, with opportunities to scale further., • Develop and retain a leading portfolio of exciting DTC brands. Client retention is the foundation for agency growth and we take it seriously., • Lead the onboarding process and integration of new clients., • Execute research during client onboarding & account development. The E-commerce landscape changes weekly and we all must remain ahead of the curve, • Never Settle on current results. As a wider team we must always strive for continuous improvement and never remain stagnant., • Lead regular client communication across Slack and Google Meets, providing concise and value driven insights to enhance their experience and understanding., • Provide ongoing E-commerce expertise and value to all clients by going above and beyond across CRO, Creative Strategy and Post-click feedback, • We expect a Senior Paid Search Executive to set a standard to our wider team and lead by example. Displaying this quality will be a driver in your career growth whilst working at Prospa, • Always focus on client profitability. Progression At Prospa we have developed a leading management and culture process which includes regular performance reviews. Upon joining our team we will go through a rigorous development plan to ensure that it’s clear where your career will move towards. The Type of Person • Enjoys the fast pace of E-commerce and agency, • Has a passion for E-commerce and brand growth, • Naturally encapsulates a growth mindset, • Enjoys problem solving and strive for answers, • Has a strong career vision and want to progress, • Takes complete ownership of your position in the business, • Appreciates failure and successes and why they’re both important Skills & Experience • We’re looking for someone who has at least 3+ years experience in Paid Search channels., • We’re looking for someone who has at least 3+ years experience in E-commerce and the DTC landscape., • Previous DTC/E-commerce agency experience is desirable but not essential., • We operate in a very fast paced environment, so we expect you to have strong organisation skills., • The nature of Paid Search is very data driven, therefore we expect you to have very strong analytical skills & data management capabilities, • Due to the evolution of Paid Search, we expect you to understand creatives very well, with the ability to improve creative performance., • Communication is the heartbeat of any agency, so we expect excellent written and spoken communication with the ability to problem solve Benefits • Employee Assistance Plan - Structured & clear development plan from day one, • Regular conferences and industry events - build your network and knowledge visiting some of the best events in the industry, • Unlimited training budget - We're a people focused agency, and developing our team is a top priority, • An informal dress code (I mean, this should be a given in the agency space, right?), • Remote working with the option to work hybrid (3 days in the office and 2 days from home), encouraging you to work both in-office and from home, • Personal and professional development plans from day one - as the agency grows, you grow, • Prospa is a rapidly expanding business - Make a real difference to your team and leave your mark on the industry, • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays per year, • Regular team social events - we have a leading culture and we enjoy celebrating this!

Reports to: Vice President of Sales, North America Function: Sales Management (Inside Sales) Location: Onsite Hours: As you'll be working with our US client base Mon-Thu 13:00-22:00, Friday 13:00-18:00 Package: £120K OTE + About PHMG For over 25 years, we’ve helped brands make a brilliant first impression — and just as importantly, a lasting one. It all started in a tiny Manchester office in 1998. One entrepreneur, one music producer, and one big idea: that sound could transform how businesses connect with customers. Since then, we’ve grown into the world leader in audio branding. But today, we offer much more than sound. From social media strategy and branded content to cloud-based telephony and smarter customer experience tools, we now support almost 40,000 clients worldwide — from global brands to the small businesses we’ve always championed. Our team includes creative specialists, technical architects, voice artists, strategists, patent holders, and even Grammy winners. What brings us together is a shared mission to help every client grow through meaningful, memorable connection. The Role The Head of Sales leads their inside sales team – the driving force behind our new business growth. You’ll inspire and manage a talented group of Media Development Executives (Business Development Representatives) who create qualified meetings and opportunities for our field team. Reporting to the VP of Sales, you’ll bring hands-on leadership, commercial focus, and the energy to drive consistent, high-level performance in a fast-paced environment. You’ll shape a culture of resilience, accountability, and success — ensuring every conversation contributes to our continued global growth. Key Responsibilities • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing SDR/BDR team to exceed booking and conversion targets., • Foster a culture of performance, ownership, and continuous improvement., • Use data and CRM insights to monitor activity, conversion rates, and overall pipeline health., • Collaborate closely with Marketing, Data, and field teams to optimise performance, • Refine sales messaging, call frameworks, and outreach strategies to maximise efficiency and impact., • Recruit, train, and retain exceptional inside sales talent, • Report trends, insights, and recommendations to the VP of Sales to inform wider strategy., • Champion PHMG’s core values – leading by example every day. Ideal Profile • Proven success leading SDR/BDR, telesales, or inside sales teams within a B2B or contact centre environment., • Hands-on experience as an outbound sales professional, with the credibility that comes from doing the role yourself., • Strong background in high-volume, contact centre-style campaigns, understanding the pace, resilience, and energy required., • Data-driven, confident with CRM systems and performance dashboards. (knowledge of Power BI & Salesforce is advantageous), • Inspirational leader and coach with the ability to motivate teams and build high-performing cultures., • Commercially astute, energetic, and driven to exceed ambitious goals. What you’ll get in return: • Free gym membership, • Cycle to work scheme, • Additional half day off for birthday, • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, • Two volunteer days per year for a charity of your choice, • Smart pension scheme, • Life insurance and critical illness cover, • All expenses paid company events and trips, • Free fruit & breakfast, • Company sports teams, • On-site barber and beautician, • Car valet service

What we do: At IndiCater, our mission is to empower hospitality teams to love what they do. With over 25 years of experience, we’re passionate about delivering hospitality software solutions that make running food service businesses easier, more efficient, and more profitable. We’re trusted by a wide variety of clients, including contract caterers, care homes, schools, hotels, pubs, restaurants, and leisure venues. Who we are: We’re a team of ex-hospitality professionals who believe people do their best work when they have the freedom, support, and resources to plan their own days and have their voices heard. We offer a flexible and supportive work environment, with a mostly remote setup. As a team, we come together at least once per quarter, with some individual teams meeting more frequently based on location and needs. We are human. We embrace a culture of openness, balance, and continuous improvement. We value contribution, honesty, and the lessons that come from failing fast. We celebrate our differences and the unique strengths they bring. We care about our clients, the industry we work in and the people around us. As a small but agile team, we offer the perfect environment to grow your career and make a genuine impact. IndiCater is owned by Volaris which provides additional opportunities that come with being part of a global organisation, such as access to events (online, within the UK and around the world), peer to peer learning, networking and training. The role: We’re looking for a strategic hunter – a motivated, results-driven Business Development Manager who loves building pipeline and taking deals from new opportunity through to long-term client relationships. This exciting new role has been introduced to drive our growth and champion a high-performing sales culture. Reporting to the Head of Sales & Marketing, you’ll be spotting new opportunities, starting meaningful conversations, and delivering on our mission. You’ll take ownership of the full sales cycle – from identifying prospects and generating your own pipeline, through to closing deals and nurturing long-term partnerships. You’ll be joining a small, ambitious team, so we’re looking for someone who thrives in an autonomous environment. You’ll need to be comfortable building your own prospecting lists, generating your own leads, and confidently managing a 360° sales role with minimal reliance on wider resources. If you’ve cut your teeth as a BDE and you’re looking for more ownership, bigger targets, and real career growth, this could be the role for you. In an ideal world, you’ll bring experience in hospitality technology and a solid understanding of how to successfully manage a B2B SaaS sales cycle. Here’s what you’ll be doing: • Build and convert a high-quality sales pipeline by proactively identifying opportunities through strategic outreach, intelligent calling, and targeted networking., • Generate and manage prospect pipelines by creating outbound prospecting lists while effectively qualifying and progressing inbound enquiries., • Lead high-value discovery conversations to deeply understand prospect challenges, assess alignment with IndiCater’s solutions, and make informed decisions on whether to progress or disqualify opportunities., • Own and nurture prospect relationships by managing communications, setting clear expectations, and maintaining consistent, timely engagement throughout the sales process., • Deliver impactful product demonstrations that clearly connect IndiCater’s capabilities to prospect needs, both in person and via virtual platforms such as Microsoft Teams., • Maintain robust CRM discipline by ensuring HubSpot records are accurate and current, contributing reliable forecasting data and providing clear pipeline visibility through regular reporting., • Develop compelling commercial proposals that translate prospect challenges into tailored solutions, positioning IndiCater to successfully secure new client partnerships., • Drive deals through the full sales cycle using strong negotiation and commercial acumen to achieve successful outcomes., • Partner closely with Marketing to refine messaging and value propositions, share market insights, and contribute to the development of effective sales enablement materials., • Build deep sector expertise across the hospitality industry and its sub-sectors, adapting sales strategies to different ICPs, personas, and buying environments., • Collaborate cross-functionally with colleagues across the organisation to maximise new business opportunities and contribute to collective commercial success., • Operate with strong personal organisation and accountability, prioritising effectively and consistently delivering against both internal objectives and external stakeholder expectations., • Continuously expand market and industry knowledge, acting as an internal source of insight and sharing feedback that informs strategy and product development., • Contribute flexibly to wider business priorities as required to support organisational growth and success., • Proactively experiment with and adopt AI tools to enhance prospecting, personalise engagement at scale, and continuously improve sales effectiveness and productivity. Who you are: • A minimum of 4 years of proven experience in a business development, sales, or related role, • A strong track record of planning, managing, and exceeding targets, • Demonstrated success in building and growing a robust sales pipeline, • Experience within the UK hospitality industry is highly desirable, • Familiarity with SaaS and license-based business models is also highly desirable, • Meticulous attention to detail with strong organisational and time management skills, • Confident in decision-making yet open to asking for help and feedback to ensure the best outcomes, • Thrives in a learning-focused environment, eager to improve skills, learn from others and embrace new ideas, • Technical aptitude, with the ability to confidently address client queries on both functional and technical aspects, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making, • Self-motivated and proactive, able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team, • A team player who builds strong cross-department relationships, contributing ideas and sharing expertise to achieve common goals, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), • Intermediate CRM skills, with experience using platforms such as Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar, • Full, clean driving licence with access to your own vehicle for client meetings and networking events, • Ideally located within 2-hours of Newbury

Regional Sales Manager – Truck & Bus Tyres (Central UK) Location: Central UK – Ideal locations include Birmingham, Manchester, or Sheffield Job Type: Field-Based Salary: £50,000 – £57,000 Base + Commission + Company Car + Pension About the Company Our client is a well-established global manufacturer in the commercial tyre industry, supplying high-quality Truck & Bus tyre solutions to fleets, dealers, and distribution partners across the UK and Europe. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Regional Sales Manager to drive business development and strengthen relationships with fleet customers and dealer partners across the Central UK region. The Role As a Regional Sales Manager, you will be responsible for managing commercial relationships, identifying new fleet opportunities, and growing market share within your territory. You will work closely with dealer partners and internal teams to expand the customer base and maximise sales performance within the region. Key Responsibilities • Manage and develop relationships with existing fleet customers and dealer partners, • Identify and convert new fleet accounts within the region, • Drive sales growth for Truck & Bus tyre products, • Work closely with distribution partners to maximise product mix and profitability, • Act as the key liaison between fleet owners, dealers, and head office, • Support national fleet contracts and regional marketing events, • Identify training needs within the dealer network and support development initiatives Candidate Profile We are looking for a commercially driven sales professional with experience in the commercial vehicle or tyre sector. Requirements: • Proven field sales experience, • Experience working within the tyre industry or commercial vehicle sector, • Strong understanding of fleet customers and dealer networks, • Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills, • Ability to manage a regional territory independently, • Strong organisational and communication skills What’s on Offer • Competitive basic salary (£50K–£57K), • Uncapped commission structure, • Company car, • Pension and benefits package, • Opportunity to work with a growing international brand Apply Now If you are an experienced sales professional within the tyre or commercial vehicle sector and are looking for an exciting opportunity to grow with a leading global manufacturer, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or contact us directly for a confidential discussion.

Welcome to IFG, we are one of the fastest growing, education catering companies in the country and were recently awarded Education Caterer of the year at the Foodservice Catey Awards. IFG is has 4 amazing brands, Cucina, Innovate, Hutchison & Chapter One. We’re not going to bore you with a long list of empty adjectives, we want one simple thing: awesome people to help us feed more children better food. The role… Job Title: Chef Manager School Location: Burnage Academy for Boys, M19 Working Days: Monday to Friday Shifts & Working hours: 6.30am-3.30pm (45 hours per week) Working Weeks: 42 weeks per year ( term time, inset days and 3 additional weeks) Pay Details: £35,000 per year Benefits: Bonus potential of up to 10% of salary (Companies Discression), Free meals onshift & IFG uniform Company pension and other great IFG benefits Your Background… We’re open to people with great cooking and people management skills. You will be an experienced Chef Manager, used to cooking using fresh seasonal ingredients at volume, managing your kitchen and liaising directly with onsite clients. As manager you will head up the team, making sure service runs smoothly and that all due diligence is adhered to. We’re not in the business of making school food, we’re here to make good food, after all, that’s why our clients and customers love us! What’s in it for me? So maybe you fancy working somewhere close to home, with daytime hours, and with your weekends and evenings free? Not to mention all school holidays off, giving you the opportunity for some great work-life balance. As an added bonus a free meal is supplied on shift! (and uniform) We’ll give you a place to grow and a career to be proud of. There are loads of free qualifications and career development opportunities to be had and we’ve got a staff discount scheme at over 850 retailers! We also run monthly opportunities for the best teams to win shopping vouchers... Next steps… If you think you’ve got what it takes, and the times above suit you, we’d love to hear from you! An interview and kitchen visit will be required for this role. IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children, and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure and children’s barred list check, which IFG will pay for. We are a committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.

We are seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking Head of HR Projects to lead the design and delivery of strategic people‑focused initiatives across the University. This is a pivotal role for a confident change leader who excels in project management, organisational development, and stakeholder engagement. You will bring a proactive approach, a commitment to continuous improvement, and the ability to translate complex challenges into practical, people‑centred solutions. If you are passionate about driving transformation, shaping positive workplace culture, and delivering high‑impact HR programmes, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference within a dynamic and ambitious institution. Key Responsibilities • Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of major HR projects that align with our University strategy ‘Innovating to Enrich Lives’., • Drive change management activity, ensuring clear communication, engagement and adoption across the University., • Utilise your expert employee relations knowledge to provide advice on organisational development, workforce planning and process improvement., • Collaborate with senior leaders and HR colleagues to ensure project outcomes are well‑governed and effectively implemented. As we continue to evolve, the Directorate is focused on delivering transformative projects that shape the University’s future. From modernising processes to strengthening leadership and culture, we strive to ensure our people and practices are aligned with the University’s long‑term ambitions. Joining us means contributing to meaningful, lasting change within a supportive and forward‑looking HR community. Whats in it for you ? Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more! Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives Wellbeing support - all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities including discounted gym memberships Note, this opportunity may close early depending on volume of applicants.

We are looking for enthusiastic and customer-focused people to join our team in an exciting opportunity at The University of Salford’s Sports Centre. You will report to the Head of Sport and have responsibility for carrying out Swimming Pool Lifeguard duties, and setup for a variety of sports activities. We are looking for people who will contribute to a professional, safe and enjoyable customer experience for everyone in our Sports Centre. Our indoor Sports Centre is located on the Peel Park Campus and features: 25 metre swimming pool with sauna and spa Fitness suites consisting of cardiovascular, resistance, weights and strength and conditioning rooms 2 squash courts Fitness studio 6-court sports hall Please note that this advert may close early if we receive a high volume of applications A National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is essential for this role. If you do not yet hold an NPLQ, but can swim 50 meters front and back, and can submerge to the bottom of a 2-metre pool, we may be able to arrange NPLQ course attendance. Please indicate in your application response under the q'ualificaitons’ question if you already have your NPLQ, or if you would need to complete the qualification. In this Lifeguard Sports Assistant role you will Carry out Swimming Pool Lifeguard duties for the health and safety of facility users and staff (NPLQ Qualification must be held to undertake this) Administer first aid Play a key role in developing and maintaining high standards of customer service Assist in any development / promotion / organisation of events / activities at any University Sports facility Set up and dismantle equipment for events / activities / functions, etc. University of Salford Estates and Property Services 320 employed staff and supporting external contractors make up our Estates & Facilities Services team, which delivers a full estates and facilities management service to the University. We are committed to an inclusive approach to equity and diversity. We are proud of our diverse student population, and it is important to us to create an inclusive culture where all our students and colleagues can bring their whole selves to the University. It is important to us that our students see themselves reflected in those teaching and working around them, and that Higher Education is a place where they can thrive. We make every effort to form shortlisting and interview panels that are diverse in terms of gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, and socio-economic background. What's in it for you? • Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme, • An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!, • Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance, • Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential, • The Perks! - MySalford, our online employee portal offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts, • Wellbeing support - all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities including discounted gym memberships

CRM Development Engineer Connect Fibre Work from Home £60,000 Per Annum Plus Benefits Connect Fibre is a rapidly expanding and exciting new business offering the very latest ‘Full Fibre’ to homes and businesses across the nation. With broadband speeds of up to 2000Mbps, new Wi-Fi 7 technology, exceptional customer service, and costing no more than current internet packages, customer growth is expected to be exponential. Job Overview Reporting to the Head of Systems Development this is a hands-on delivery role focused role that will take ownership of CRM design, build, maintenance and optimisation — with a strong emphasis on data architecture, integration, and system evaluation and automation. You will take a leading role in scaling, improving and automating the various applications and systems that support our business and improving the handling, accuracy and availability of data across the business. Working closely with the Systems Architect, you will engage with cross departmental stakeholders across the business, acting as the key point of contact for CRM performance, enhancements, governance, integration and automation projects. Key Responsibilities: • Oversee the day‑to‑day management and strategic development of the organisation’s CRM platform and connected SAAS systems., • Collaborate with stakeholders across the business, acting as the key point of contact for CRM performance, enhancements, process improvements, governance, and integration projects., • Translate business requirements into system specifications, process flows, and configuration documentation., • Develop and manage workflows, sequences, and automation processes within HubSpot to improve efficiency, streamline processes, and ensure effective lead nurturing and follow-ups., • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including architecture diagrams, high-level and detailed designs, configuration, and user guides, • Plan and manage system integrations, connecting or CRM (HubSpot) with key business tools and platforms., • Analyse current business processes and identify areas for optimisation through configuration or automation., • Ensures all changes follow the change management process and have been communicated to stakeholders., • Support change adoption, ensuring colleagues understand and embrace new systems and ways of working., • Coordinate system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and training activities., • Provide day-to-day application support, troubleshooting, and issue resolution., • Ensure GDPR and data governance standards are upheld at all times., • Stay up to date with HubSpot product updates and best practices. The Candidate: • Minimum of three years CRM experience in a development and/or systems administration role., • Proven success in CRM implementation and configuration projects., • Solid understanding of CRM architecture and database structures., • Experience using APIs or middleware (e.g., Zapier, Make, or custom integrations) would be beneficial but is not essential., • Proactive, highly organised, and able to manage multiple projects.., • Experience working within Agile and DevOps teams. Experience with Azure DevOps for CI/CD and backlog/progress tracking., • Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise directly with stakeholders to gather and refine requirements., • Familiarity with modern telecom/ISP BSS/OSS standards and systems, • Strategic thinker coupled with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills., • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The Rewards: • Salary: £60,000 per annum, • 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays plus Birthday Off, • Company Pension Contribution, • Private Medical Package, • Private Dental package, • £1,500 Employee Referral Scheme, • Family Friendly Support Package, • Influence key transformation projects, including OSS integrations and a new eCommerce platform, in a growing UK broadband business. Connect Fibre offers excellent team and business building opportunities. Please see for more information on our exciting new business! Interested applicants should, in the first instance, apply here or send an up-to-date CV to: Paul Blunt at Connect Fibre . All applications will remain strictly confidential.

Solutions Lead | National Social Care Provider UK (Flexible / Home-Based) Salary: £75,000 per annum Benefits: Mileage, pension, 25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off, wellbeing support + additional benefits Are you a Head of Transformation / Project Manager / Change Management Lead with the Social Care sector and looking for a new opportunity? Then this might be the role for you... Remit Compass Associates have been mandated to support the appointment of a Solutions Lead for a leading national social care provider. This is a newly created, high-impact role designed to strengthen the organisation’s service proposition, improve bid quality and drive sustainable growth across key service lines. This position will play a critical role in enhancing how the organisation designs, positions and delivers care solutions, with an initial focus on the Extra Care market, alongside broader exposure to domiciliary care, reablement and supported living. Role Description The Solutions Lead will be responsible for the design, development and continuous improvement of innovative, person-centred service propositions, ensuring alignment with commissioning requirements, regulatory frameworks and market demand. You will act as the bridge between market intelligence, operations and bids, translating insight into commercially viable, differentiated solutions that improve win rates and support long-term growth. This role offers significant visibility across the senior leadership team and will play a key part in shaping future service strategy. Key Points • Accountable for developing and refining service propositions across multiple care services, • Lead market and competitor analysis to inform bid strategy and positioning, • Translate operational needs and commissioning requirements into scalable service models, • Work closely with Bids, Operations, Quality, Finance and Marketing teams, • Support mobilisation of new contracts, ensuring smooth transition into delivery, • Drive continuous improvement through data, benchmarking and market insight, • Regular engagement with commissioners, partners and internal stakeholders, • Field-based role with national travel (c.1–2 days per week) Role Overview As the Solutions Lead, you will take ownership of shaping and evolving the organisation’s service offering, ensuring it remains competitive, innovative and aligned to the evolving social care landscape. You will operate with a strategic and commercially focused mindset, balancing innovation with practical delivery, and ensuring solutions are both high-quality and financially sustainable. This role requires a confident communicator who can influence at all levels, from operational teams through to Executive leadership, while maintaining a clear focus on outcomes and growth. Requirements • Strong experience within Extra Care or a closely aligned social care setting, • Background in operations, transformation, commissioning or service design, • Proven ability to develop innovative service models and improve commercial outcomes, • Experience supporting or leading bid development and solution design, • Strong understanding of social care frameworks, commissioning and regulatory requirements, • Commercially astute with the ability to interpret market data and competitor activity, • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, • Highly analytical, solution-focused and comfortable working autonomously Location This is a home-based role with flexibility on location across the UK, with regular national travel required. Interview Process The interview process will be conducted in two stages: • Initial Teams interview (Tom Berrisford, Compass Associates), • Teams interview (Hiring Manager), • Final stage presentation interview (senior leadership) Summary My client is seeking a strategic, innovative and commercially minded Solutions Lead to play a pivotal role in shaping future service delivery and driving growth. This is a unique opportunity to join a large, forward-thinking organisation and influence how care is designed and delivered at scale. Recommendations Compass Associates Ltd is acting as the recruitment consultancy for this confidential assignment. We offer £200 John Lewis vouchers for each successful recommendation. Contact: If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact: Tom Berrisford, Director of Elderly Care 0161 667 6556 | 07539 468698 |

Regulatory Affairs Manager (EU) | Leading Pharma We’re hiring a Regulatory Affairs Manager to support products in development and post-MAA, contributing to EU regional clinical regulatory strategy and supporting EU Regulatory Leads across global development and lifecycle activities within a leading pharmaceutical organisation. What you’ll do • Lead and support planning, coordination, and preparation of EU regulatory submissions, • Contribute to EU clinical regulatory strategy and risk assessment/mitigation, • Provide regulatory guidance across R&D and product lifecycle activities, • Support and participate in EU Health Authority interactions and meeting preparation, • Help ensure post-approval compliance and inspection readiness What we’re looking for • 5+ years’ pharma/biotech experience, including Regulatory Affairs experience, • EU regulatory submission experience (clinical and/or lifecycle), • Strong understanding of EU regulations, guidelines, and submission processes, • Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills, • Life/Health Sciences degree (preferred) About Planet Pharma: Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering. Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognised by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing. We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Please click ‘apply’ or contact Finlay Keyworth (Recruiter II) at Planet Pharma for more information: E:

About us Plessey has a long history of innovation. Founded in 1956, we have evolved from one of Europe’s earliest semiconductor pioneers into the world’s most advanced MicroLED specialist. Over the decades, Plessey has built a first class, fully integrated platform designing, manufacturing, and engineering next-generation display technologies entirely in-house. This end to end capability, combined with our strong IP portfolio, uniquely positions us to lead the scaling of MicroLEDs from lab innovation to high-volume production. Our future is even brighter. We believe MicroLEDs will define the next era of technology—powering ultra-efficient AR/VR displays, driving optical processors that make AI faster and more sustainable, and enabling devices yet to be imagined. With our unique expertise and talented team, we are positioned to lead this transformation. It’s an exciting time to join us: Plessey has recently been acquired by Haylo Labs, accelerating our growth and opening new opportunities. Our Values • Innovation, • Collaboration, • Commitment, • Care Location Located at our head office and state-of-the-art fabrication facility in Plymouth. About the Role This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, technology-driven organisation as a Project Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in delivering cutting-edge technology development and New Product Introduction (NPI) programmes.Leading cross-functional teams, you will be responsible for driving projects from concept through to successful delivery. Working closely with technical experts and key stakeholders, you will ensure projects are executed efficiently, on time, and in line with the company’s strategic objectives.This is a highly visible role, interacting with and influencing stakeholders at all levels of the business and with external partners. Key Responsibilities • Reporting to the Programme Director, you will collaborate closely with the technical team to define project specifications, deliverables, milestones, and critical path activities, while actively monitoring progress and status., • Join a growing, fast-paced environment where your contributions have a direct impact on developing the technologies of the future., • Proactively manage risks to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards., • Apply project management frameworks such as FTTM (Fast Time to Market) and leverage collaboration tools including MS Project, MES systems, and PLM platforms to plan, track, and deliver complex technical projects., • Support the Programme Director with budgets and spend, ensuring cost control and financial accountability across all activities., • Leading multidisciplinary technical teams, driving accountability and facilitating effective team decision-making, balancing competing priorities, following escalation processes., • Partner with functional managers to secure the right resources, ensuring timely delivery and seamless plan integration., • Follow Plessey’s internal project gate procedures and processes to maintain consistency and quality., • Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, keeping the team and management informed with timely, accurate updates., • Maintain awareness of other projects across the organisation to understand priorities and contribute to overall strategic alignment., • Ensure compliance with internal governance frameworks, as well as health, safety, and environmental regulations. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise • A degree in Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic Engineering, or a related field is preferred., • 2–3 years of relevant project management experience in a fast-paced technology environment is highly desirable, however candidates with a strong technical background and experience in planning or coordinating projects will also be considered, even without formal project management credentials., • Familiarity with engineering tools or PLM platforms and with Risk & issue tracking tools., • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage technical teams and senior management both internally and externally., • Self-motivated and results-driven, capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities under pressure., • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities., • Proven strengths in delivering results, taking initiative, and communicating effectively., • Skilled at problem-solving, prioritising work, negotiating, resolving conflicts, and making decisions under uncertainty while building trust and team alignment. Advantage • Industry experience within micro fabrication, semiconductor processing, optics/photonics, or display technologies would be an advantage., • Formal training in project management methodologies is desirable but not essential., • Customer-facing experience is an advantage.

Senior Robotics Software Engineer (Flight Software) Location: Remote (with a monthly visit to our Oxfordshire or London offices) Reporting to: Head of Engineering Contract: Permanent, Full Time About the Role We are an ambitious, fast-growing start-up seeking a talented Senior Robotics Software Engineer (Flight Software) to join our team. We are building cutting-edge assurance systems for AI and robotics applications, setting global industry standards to enable complex autonomous systems to operate safely, predictably, and efficiently. In this role, you will play a crucial part in developing the software components that enable the safe and reliable operation of AI-enabled robotics and autonomous systems within our core product line. You will work on cutting-edge technologies that are shaping the future of AI and robotics safety. Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, and implement robotic software components and algorithms for perception, planning, control, and decision-making., • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including embedded software engineers, systems architects, and AI/ML experts, to seamlessly integrate software components into the overall system., • Conduct rigorous testing, optimisation, and validation of robotic software components to ensure strict compliance with safety and performance requirements., • Contribute to the continuous improvement of the team's software development processes, tooling, and methodologies for robotic systems., • Stay up to date with the latest advancements in robotics software, algorithms, and frameworks, applying them to enhance product capabilities., • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior software engineers and interns. Key Skills and Experience • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Aerospace, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (with a strong focus on robotics software development)., • Proven track record of developing software for robotic systems and delivering safety-critical or mission-critical systems., • Proficiency in C/C++ and Python, with solid experience in robotics frameworks (e.g., ROS, Gazebo, MoveIt)., • Strong knowledge of robotics algorithms and techniques, including perception, planning, control, and decision-making., • Solid understanding of software development methodologies, such as Agile, Continuous Integration (CI), and Test-Driven Development (TDD)., • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills., • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively within cross-functional teams., • Security Clearance: Must currently hold or be eligible to obtain a minimum of UK SC clearance., • Desirable: Experience with safety-critical software development standards and certification processes (e.g., DO-178C, ISO 26262, IEC 61508) is highly advantageous. Working Culture & Values We are driven by the satisfaction of building solutions to some of the most challenging problems in the industry. As a start-up, we move fast together, embracing collaboration and change. You will thrive here if you enjoy taking ownership, wearing multiple hats, and learning quickly. We expect commitment—including working beyond core hours when the work demands it to maintain momentum—but we foster a highly supportive and constructive environment for you to grow. • Be Safe: We exist to make autonomous systems as safe as possible, maintaining the highest standards of safety and security internally., • Be Curious: We explore the art of the possible—dreaming, prototyping, and testing at the cutting edge of engineering., • Be Committed: We are building something from the ground up, and we want people who are genuinely energised by that journey. Benefits & Compensation We offer a competitive compensation package alongside excellent benefits, including: • Salary sacrifice pension with a 5% matched company contribution, • Generous holiday allowance, • EV Car Scheme, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • More exciting benefits to come as we scale and grow!

About us Plessey has a long history of innovation. Founded in 1956, we have evolved from one of Europe’s earliest semiconductor pioneers into the world’s most advanced MicroLED specialist. Over the decades, Plessey has built a first class, fully integrated platform designing, manufacturing, and engineering next-generation display technologies entirely in-house. This end to end capability, combined with our strong IP portfolio, uniquely positions us to lead the scaling of MicroLEDs from lab innovation to high-volume production. Our future is even brighter. We believe MicroLEDs will define the next era of technology—powering ultra-efficient AR/VR displays, driving optical processors that make AI faster and more sustainable, and enabling devices yet to be imagined. With our unique expertise and talented team, we are positioned to lead this transformation. It’s an exciting time to join us: Plessey has recently been acquired by Haylo Labs, accelerating our growth and opening new opportunities. Our Values • Innovation, • Collaboration, • Commitment, • Care Location Located at our head office and state-of-the-art fabrication facility in Plymouth. About the Role • Taking a central role in developing new and applying existing measurement and modelling techniques to help to develop new technologies., • Developing novel measurement methods for QW micro-LED structures., • Working in close collaboration with the Process Development and Process Architecture teams., • Identifying reasons for and solutions to performance limiting behaviour., • Developing and introducing new techniques to help characterise and understand the operation of our micro-LED structures., • Liaise with research institutions such as universities and government laboratories with a view to commissioning work outside of the scope that is possible within Plessey., • Produce clear and concise reports for dissemination of results among the engineering community. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise • Ph.D or MSc in Physics., • Strong knowledge of semiconductor device physics and optoelectronic principle., • Hands-on experience with optical and electrical characterisation techniques for LEDs or photonic devices., • Substantial experience with semiconductor measurements and a demonstrated ability to learn and develop device models., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team., • Experience with RF would be an advantage.

Plessey has a long history of innovation. Founded in 1956, we have evolved from one of Europe’s earliest semiconductor pioneers into the world’s most advanced microLED specialist. Over the decades, Plessey has built a first class, fully integrated platform designing, manufacturing, and engineering next-generation display technologies entirely in-house. This end-to-end capability, combined with our strong IP portfolio, uniquely positions us to lead the scaling of MicroLED’s from lab innovation to high-volume production. Our future is even brighter. We believe MicroLED’s will define the next era of technology—powering ultra-efficient AR/VR displays, driving optical processors that make AI faster and more sustainable, and enabling devices yet to be imagined. With our unique expertise and talented team, we are positioned to lead this transformation. It’s an exciting time to join us: Plessey has recently been acquired by Haylo Labs, accelerating our growth and opening new opportunities. Our Values • Lead, • Grow, • Trust Location Located at our head office and state-of-the-art fabrication facility in Plymouth. About the Role We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to support the development of automated reliability and characterisation test systems for MicroLED devices. The role combines test software development, instrument control, and data analysis, supporting both the execution of reliability campaigns and the analysis of device performance and degradation. The engineer will work closely with hardware engineers and test engineers to develop software tools that control laboratory equipment, automate test procedures, and analyse large datasets generated during device testing. Key Responsibilities • Develop and maintain automated test software for reliability and characterisation systems., • Interface with laboratory instruments and test hardware using LabVIEW, C++, and Python., • Support the execution of device reliability campaigns and engineering experiments., • Develop tools for data collection, processing, and analysis., • Work with engineering teams to interpret results and identify device behaviour trends., • Contribute to improving the automation and robustness of internal test platforms. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise • Master’s degree in Physics, Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline., • Proficiency in LabVIEW and C++., • Working knowledge of Python for data processing and analysis., • Hands-on experience with communication protocols such as SPI and I²C., • Experience working with laboratory bench instruments such as power supply units (PSUs), oscilloscopes, pattern generators and multimeters., • Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail., • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Advantage • Experience with NI TestStand for automated test environments., • Background or practical experience in semiconductor device testing., • Experience analysing large datasets and developing mathematical models for device behaviour and degradation., • Familiarity with reliability testing methodologies (e.g., lifetime or stress testing).

Plessey has a long history of innovation. Founded in 1956, we have evolved from one of Europe’s earliest semiconductor pioneers into the world’s most advanced microLED specialist. Over the decades, Plessey has built a first class, fully integrated platform designing, manufacturing, and engineering next-generation display technologies entirely in-house. This end-to-end capability, combined with our strong IP portfolio, uniquely positions us to lead the scaling of MicroLED’s from lab innovation to high-volume production. Our future is even brighter. We believe MicroLED’s will define the next era of technology—powering ultra-efficient AR/VR displays, driving optical processors that make AI faster and more sustainable, and enabling devices yet to be imagined. With our unique expertise and talented team, we are positioned to lead this transformation. It’s an exciting time to join us: Plessey has recently been acquired by Haylo Labs, accelerating our growth and opening new opportunities. Our Values • Lead, • Grow, • Trust Location Located at our head office and state-of-the-art fabrication facility in Plymouth. About the Role We are seeking a senior Embedded Software Engineer to join the Product Development team and contribute to embedded firmware development and hardware–software integration. This is a hands-on role, working closely with the Principal Engineer and Senior Hardware Engineer to translate system architecture into reliable embedded implementations across prototypes, demos, and product platforms. Key Responsibilities • Design, implement, and maintain embedded firmware in C/C++., • Develop and maintain low-level drivers and application firmware., • Support bootloader development and firmware update functionality., • Implement firmware robustness, error handling, and recovery paths., • Support firmware bring-up on new hardware., • Debug hardware/firmware issues involving power, clocks, interfaces, and timing., • Work with schematics, PCBs, and lab equipment during development and debugging., • Support validation and test readiness of embedded systems., • Translate architectural intent into working embedded implementations., • Take ownership of defined subsystems with appropriate guidance., • Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge transfer., • Support integration with test environments and higher-level software systems. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise • Background in Electronic Engineering or similar discipline., • Experience in embedded software development (C/C++)., • Experience with microcontrollers (e.g. STM32 or similar)., • Experience with bare-metal and/or RTOS-based systems., • Comfortable reading schematics and understanding hardware design., • Experience with board bring-up and low-level debugging., • Experience using SWD/JTAG, logic analysers, and oscilloscopes., • Understanding of common interfaces (USB, SPI, I²C/I3C, UART). Advantage • USB device development experience., • Familiarity with embedded Linux or Zephyr., • Experience supporting prototype, demo, or pre-production systems.

Sales Trainer Location: Manchester Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum Job Purpose Drive sales performance by designing and delivering an ongoing training and development plan focused on all aspects of the sales role.Reports to the Head of Digital Sales.Experience Required * Proven experience

IPS Group are working closely with a specialist Insurer with an excellent reputation in the UK market. We are supporting them in the search for a Head of C0onstruction Underwriting in this key role which will help shape the direction of the business. This position can be based in either Manchester, Leeds or potentially Birmingham with some travel to the London office, which will be fully expensed. Reporting directly into the UK Underwriting Director, this position will lead a team of three based in the London office and play an influential part in shaping the underwriting approach as the business continues to grow. This is a key position within the underwriting leadership team, responsible for guiding a small but established group of underwriters while helping to steer the development of our construction portfolio. Recent success in securing several significant new wins in the latent defects space means this is an especially exciting time to join. The team handles a mix of new e?trade opportunities, trades, and contractor business. Youll work closely with colleagues across underwriting, actuarial, sales and operations to help shape pricing approaches, refine product appetite, and support the launch and promotion of new propositions. The role also involves ensuring underwriting governance is met, providing guidance on referrals, and contributing to the wider development of underwriting capability across the tea...

Head of Organization Development & Change, £66,000 - £74,000 Per Annum, Manchester (Hybrid) Macmillan Davies are proud to be partnering with a purpose led organisation who are looking for a Head of OD & Change to lead and develop their Organisation Development and Change teams and deliver high-quality, strategic support across the business. Main duties involve: • Deputise for the Director of OD & Change at as required., • Partner with Transformation teams to drive programme outcomes and benefits realisation., • Lead high-impact OD and change initiatives that are aligned to business priorities., • Integrate leadership, capability and cultural development to strengthen performance., • Shape leadership effectiveness and people management excellence., • Manage external partners and embed best practice., • Control budgets to deliver measurable value., • MCIPD qualified (or equivalent)., • Proven change and project management expertise (APMG, ACMP or Prosci desirable)., • Experience within housing, the public sector, regulated environments/large-scale transformation., • Extensive OD and change experience in complex, multi-disciplinary businesses., • Strong stakeholder engagement and communicat...

Our client is in the Non-Profit/Charity sector in the UK and is looking to grow their team with their first Solution Architect. You will be joining a newly formed Architecture Team and work closely with the Head of Enterprise Architecture, Data Architect and Business Architect. This role is 100% remote working within the UK. Client Details Our client is in the Non-Profit/Charity sector in the UK and is looking to grow their team with their first Solution Architect. You will be joining a newly formed Architecture Team and work closely with the Head of Enterprise Architecture, Data Architect and Business Architect. This role is 100% remote working within the UK. Description Design and implement scalable and efficient technology solutions aligned with organisational objectives. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and translate business requirements into technical designs. Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams during project implementation. Ensure architecture aligns with industry standards and best practices. Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to enhance system performance. Support the integration of new systems and applications into the existing technology landscape. Identify and address potential technical risks and challenges proactively. Document architectural solutions and maintain up-to-date technical documentation.Profile Must haves: Solution Architect experience Worked ac...

About Us At Filtronic, we design and manufacture advanced RF and microwave solutions that power critical communication networks across the globe. Working with leading technology partners, we are at the forefront of innovation in high-frequency electronics. We are now looking for a talented Senior or Higher Senior Electronics Engineer to join our Systems Engineering team and contribute to the development of cutting-edge RF and communications products. The Role Reporting to the Head of Systems Engineering, you will play a key role in the design and development of advanced analogue and digital electronic systems. Working in a multidisciplinary environment, you will collaborate with RF, software, and firmware engineers to deliver high-performance solutions for applications including telecommunications, space, defence, and high-altitude platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of designs from concept through to volume manufacture, working with modern tools and innovative technologies. Key Responsibilities: Electronic Design & Development * Design and develop analogue and digital electronic circuits, including mixed-signal systems * Create signal conditioning circuits, filters, amplifiers, and power supply modules * Develop digital systems using microprocessors, ADCs, DACs, and associated logic * Produce detailed specifications, perform simulation, and support component selection * Capture schematics and define P...

Principal Civil Design Engineer - Water Location: Manchester Job Type: Permanent Salary: 70-75k About the Role We're looking for a Principal Civil Design Engineer to lead the delivery of innovative, safe, and sustainable civil engineering solutions across the water sector. In this senior role, you'll be responsible for overseeing design standards, guiding technical delivery, and mentoring a talented team of engineers and technicians. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape water infrastructure projects that make a real difference to communities, while developing your leadership and technical influence. Key Responsibilities Lead and approve the delivery of design outputs, including reports, drawings, DRAs, and specifications. Identify and communicate efficient design solutions from scopes and site visits. Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and technical standards across all deliverables. Provide technical guidance throughout project lifecycles - from tender to completion. Act as Responsible Engineer (CRE) or Professional Head for specific projects. Support the development of junior engineers, graduates, and CAD technicians. Manage change within design packages, ensuring accurate implementation and documentation. Attend and present at ALM and KM meetings. Contribute to continuous improvement of design standards and best practices. What We're Looking For Required: At least 10 year...

Opportunity Overview The University of Salford has a new opportunity for a passionate new Teaching and learning fellow in Children and Young Peoples Nursing (CYPN). We are dedicated to delivering exceptional education for Children and Young People's Nursing, and our teaching team are committed to providing a high-quality learning experience for our students. We want you to join our team and work with us, creating the professionals of the future. Our team successfully educate and develop students for careers in the modern world caring for children and families and our students regularly gain employment in their specialty upon graduation. You will be expected to teach and assess on the undergraduate children and young people programmes, building on our strengths and developing new ideas to meet the demands of a changing world. The ideal candidate would have links with healthcare organisations or would be willing to develop these to support and enhance the teaching experience. This post is full time (1.0FTE). We promote an on-campus experience for our students; therefore, your role would be aligned to this student commitment. We will likely be holding interviews week beginning 20th April 2026. If you require more information, you can email our Head of Nursing, Trudy Cowan at A bit about the School of Health and Society With over 8,000 students we are the largest School at the University, with colleagues and students from all over the world. We are a forward-thinking, dynamic school with a commitment to lifelong learning and real-world impact. We offer programmes across a range of subject areas including counselling, nursing and midwifery, allied and public health, psychology, sociology, social work and social policy, policing and criminology, and sport. Through our interdisciplinary research network and three research centres, we focus on improving health, social and individual outcomes. Our award-winning facilities give students real-world experience and we have plans to further develop our estate to build on this success. We are part of the global healthcare community and collaboration is at the heart of what we do, working with a wide range of industry partners locally, regionally and globally. By joining us, you will become part of a wide network of professionals, sharing knowledge and expertise. Like us, you will be passionate and committed and will be part of our ambitious journey, to shape the health professionals, community and social leaders of the future. What’s in it for you? Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme Generous annual leave – An impressive 32 days leave, plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more! Professional development - a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential. Our community – there’s a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives. The perks! MySalford, our online employee portal, offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts. Wellbeing – your wellbeing is our priority. We have a wide range of dedicated services and facilities to support your mental and physical health. Sustainable Salford - We embed sustainability in all aspects of university life and have a commitment to becoming NetZero Carbon by 2038. Become unstoppable – apply today!

About us Plessey has a long history of innovation. Founded in 1956, we have evolved from one of Europe’s earliest semiconductor pioneers into the world’s most advanced MicroLED specialist. Over the decades, Plessey has built a first class, fully integrated platform designing, manufacturing, and engineering next-generation display technologies entirely in-house. This end to end capability, combined with our strong IP portfolio, uniquely positions us to lead the scaling of MicroLEDs from lab innovation to high-volume production. Our future is even brighter. We believe MicroLEDs will define the next era of technology—powering ultra-efficient AR/VR displays, driving optical processors that make AI faster and more sustainable, and enabling devices yet to be imagined. With our unique expertise and talented team, we are positioned to lead this transformation. It’s an exciting time to join us: Plessey has recently been acquired by Haylo Labs, accelerating our growth and opening new opportunities. Our Values • Innovation, • Collaboration, • Commitment, • Care Location Located at our head office and state-of-the-art fabrication facility in Plymouth. About the Role We are looking for an experienced Test Development Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will work with advanced test equipment, including Teradyne UltraFLEX and J750 systems, helping to develop and improve innovative testing solutions. If you are passionate about test development, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to work with cutting-edge technology, we would love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities • Implement and maintain digital and mixed-signal test solutions., • Specify hardware required for testing such as probecards, interface boards etc., • Develop and optimise test programs for complex devices using Teradyne Ultraflex and J750 systems., • Perform test program, Test HW characterization over temperature (Ex. Shmoo analysis), GRR, Correlation, setup calibration and product qualification., • Drive and perform the Repeatability and Reproducibility Studies which are necessary to transfer a test solution from an in-house development site or from other development sites to a full manufacturing high volume setup., • Define and release procedures for all aspects of test program development (e.g. test program release, test coding guidelines etc)., • Release and support test programs for production., • Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure on time delivery test coverage and quality., • Work with stakeholders to identify and implement test process improvements. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise • Strong programming skills (IGXL, VBT, Python)., • Significant experience with Teradyne Ultraflex and J750 systems., • Understanding of digital and analog test principles ., • Problem-solving and analytical skills ., • Experience with GRR and test program release processes including data analysis software (eg. JMP, Examinator). Advantage • Mixed-signal testing expertise., • uLED and /or display panel testing expertise., • Knowledge of Teradyne IRIS100S system., • Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing and test flows., • Knowledge of TEL probers., • Expertise with test program control such as git.

Location: Remote (UK or Greece) Salary: Competitive, based on experience Job Type: Full-Time Working for Krotos We revolutionize sound creation by making Hollywood-quality sound accessible to everyone. Our groundbreaking software, featured in blockbuster productions like Avengers and Game of Thrones, empowers creators to design high-quality sound faster and more intuitively. Our mission is to change the way people design and perform sound. As a fast-growing, remote-first company, we are pushing the boundaries of creativity and innovation in content creation. The role Join our R&D team as an ML specialist to research, develop and ship technologies that change how people create sound. We're building systems that understand, manipulate and generate audio in ways that feel genuinely intuitive to professionals and we're nowhere near done. You'll own problems end-to-end, from identifying the right approach to getting it in front of customers, working closely with product to make sure what we build actually matters. Key objectives • Research and develop multimodal AI technologies that improve the way people work with sound, • Build and optimise LLM-powered audio pipelines and extend our Qwen-based vision model for audio production use cases, • Identify opportunities to apply the latest advances in generative AI and multimodal research to the professional audio field Responsibilities • Work within the team and research engineers to solve problems for film makers & sound designers, • Design and maintain backend inference systems that meet the latency and quality demands of professional audio workflows, • Collaborate with product and engineering teams to implement ML research in commercial products, • Work with the product owner to identify where ML creates the most value for customers, • Clearly and effectively communicate ML concepts, model behaviour and tradeoffs to the wider business, • Provide technical guidance on model architecture, fine-tuning strategy and deployment decisions Skills and experience Essential: • A degree in a relevant field or extensive professional experience, • Experience in commercial machine learning research and development, • Strong hands-on experience fine-tuning and adapting large language models (LoRA, QLoRA, PEFT, DPO/RLHF), • Experience working with data, training and evaluating machine learning models, • Experience with multimodal architectures — audio-language, vision-language, or both, • Extensive audio and signal processing knowledge — spectral features, neural codecs, generative audio models, • Experience deploying models to cloud inference (AWS or GCP) with awareness of latency and cost tradeoffs, • MLOps competency — experiment tracking, model versioning, evaluation pipelines, ML CI, • Experience with Python and modern ML frameworks (PyTorch, JAX), • Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, • A desire to innovate and push current practice Desirable: • Experience with vision-language models, particularly Qwen-VL or similar, • Experience with Agile software development practices, • Familiarity with VST/AU plugin architectures and real-time audio constraints, • Experience delivering ML technologies shipped in commercial audio software, • Knowledge of sound design and audio post-production workflows, • C++ reading ability, • Previously registered audio machine learning patents Team Core Values Inventive. Driven. Transparent. Our values define who we are and how we work: • Honesty & Transparency: We communicate openly, share the truth even when it’s difficult, and build trust through clarity, • Team Player: We collaborate, support each other, and put collective success above ego, • Problem Solver: We face challenges head-on and find creative, practical solutions., • Open-Minded: We listen to others, consider different perspectives, and recognise the complexity of good decisions, • Politeness & Respect: We treat colleagues and customers with courtesy and professionalism, • Curiosity & Growth: We love learning, experimenting, and continuously improving, • Data-Driven: We let insights and evidence guide our decisions, not guesswork, • High Standards: We take pride in excellence and pay attention to the details that matter, • Strong Work Ethic: We commit, follow through, and work hard to achieve ambitious goals Benefits • Competitive salary and benefits package, • Private health insurance, • Opportunities for professional growth and development, • Flexible, remote working environment, • Access to cutting-edge technology and tools, • Exciting projects in a fast-growing, innovative company Next steps Send your CV and a cover letter to explaining why you are the best candidate for this role, referencing the requirements above and including two to three brief examples of relevant results. Note: All offers are subject to eligibility to work in the UK or Greece and satisfactory references. At Krotos, we value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the application and interview process.

Role: Head of Account Management (North American Market) Location: Old Trafford, Manchester, M16 0PQ Hours: 1pm – 10pm (Monday – Thursday), 1pm – 6pm (Friday) Package: £47,500 base (£75,000 OTE) The Head of Account Management is a senior leadership role responsible for balancing exceptional client outcomes with strong commercial performance across a large part of our North American client portfolio. You will lead, coach and develop a team of Account Managers and Client Partners, taking full ownership of client retention, client growth and service delivery. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on operational oversight, ensuring that every client interaction reflects PHMG’s commitment to quality, creativity and long-term partnership. As the senior escalation point for your region, you will set clear standards, embed best practice reflecting your expertise/experience and use insight-led decision making to continuously improve client experience and team performance. As a proudly employee-owned business, every colleague at PHMG has a genuine stake in our continued success. This marks an exciting new chapter for the company, with a renewed focus on long-term growth, innovation and shared achievement. Alongside this, our Client Services department is undergoing an exciting period of transformation; refining our strategy and elevating our standards through investment in leadership development and performance incentivisation. As Head of Account Management, you will play a key role in shaping this next phase, influencing how we deliver value to clients and helping define what exceptional client engagement looks like in an employee-owned, future-focused organisation. Key Responsibilities: • Lead, manage and develop a team of Client Engagement professionals, setting clear expectations, driving high performance and embedding a strong culture of accountability and ownership, • Take full ownership of a North American client portfolio valued at over £1m, ensuring strong retention, renewal and long-term client relationships, • Embed and execute PHMG’s Client Engagement and Client Services strategy across the territory, ensuring consistent high quality and alignment to wider business objectives, • Own performance management across the team, including objective setting, coaching, reviews, capability development and succession planning, • Act as the senior escalation point for complex client, commercial or performance issues, providing decisive leadership and resolution, • Monitor, analyse and act on KPIs, client data and engagement metrics to drive continuous improvement in client outcomes and commercial performance, • Ensure service delivery meets or exceeds agreed SLAs and contractual commitments, maintaining consistently high standards across all accounts, • Proven senior leadership experience within client engagement, account management or customer success, • Strong commercial acumen with experience managing sizeable client portfolios, • Track record of improving client retention, engagement and lifetime value, • Confident using data, KPIs and insight to drive performance and change, • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, • Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on operational leadership, • Free PureGym membership after 3-months served, • Cycle to work scheme, • 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service, • Additional half day off for birthday, • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, • Two volunteer days per year for a charity of your choice, • Smart pension scheme, • Life insurance and critical illness cover, • All expenses paid company events in sought after venues, • Free fruit & breakfast, • Company sports teams, • On-site barber and beautician, • Car valet service, • Career development directly linked to your performance, • Fundraising initiatives for our registered charity – the PHMG Foundation, • Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme About PHMG: Established in 1998, PHMG has grown from a Manchester-founded creative business into the world’s leading audio branding agency. Today, we partner with almost 40,000 clients across more than 50 countries, including global brands such as Coca-Cola, Samsung, Adidas and Audi, alongside ambitious SMEs in virtually every sector. Innovation fuels everything we do. From day one, we set out to redefine audio branding by harmonising creativity, technology and measurable results. That mindset continues to shape our evolution as we expand beyond sound into a broader suite of client communication services. In 2025, PHMG entered a defining new chapter as an employee-owned business. Ownership now sits with the people who power our creativity, performance and growth. It strengthens our independence, sharpens our long-term focus and ensures success is shared. We are proud recipients of the King’s Award for Enterprise, recognised for innovation, growth and performance excellence. Today, more than 800 colleagues across six global offices collaborate to deliver work that blends artistry with commercial impact. Joining PHMG means becoming part of a people-powered, future-focused company that values creativity, champions diversity and invests in professional growth. Sound good?

Looking for a role that works around family life? Then come and Join our team at Regan Veterinary Group, Little Lane in Wigan, Greater Manchester, as a Veterinary Surgeon – and discover a role that truly supports work-life balance. With a competitive salary of up to £65k (dependent on experience), a 4-day week, no out-of-hours, and just 1 in 4 Saturdays, you'll have time to do the school run, attend assemblies, or simply enjoy more quality time at home. We are more than happy to consider job shares, family-friendly hours, or even a couple looking to relocate to the beautiful Northwest. Wigan is ideally located along the River Douglas and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, with fantastic transport links to Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds – great for commuting or exploring on days off. This is a brilliant opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon with sole charge experience, who's looking to grow in a supportive, well-established practice, with the flexibility that fits around real life. There are lots of opportunities locally for our practice to grow. With the support of a management team consisting of an Ophthalmology and a Surgical Advanced Practitioner, you will be well looked after in your role. Why us Our friendly and supportive team at Regan Veterinary Group combine first-opinion care with Advanced Practitioner-led referral services across a range of disciplines, including surgery, ophthalmology, imaging, and medicine. We are a progressive, well-equipped practice (including laparoscopy, operating microscope, and advanced orthopaedic/soft tissue kit) and welcome vets who are passionate about thorough case workups, building strong client relationships, and practising evidence-based medicine with a pragmatic, client-sensitive approach. What we offer: • A collaborative team culture with multiple certificate holders, • Regular clinical meetings and quality improvement initiatives, • Genuine focus on wellbeing with mental health first aiders and an employee assistance programme, • Open, no-blame culture with regular 1-to-1s and leadership support, • Opportunities to develop new services, with investment in equipment and training, • A wide range of benefits and ongoing development Testimonials from our Regan team... “Holly House has been my place of work for the last 9 years and I have been part of the Regan family for much longer. For the past 9 years I have been the head nurse of this practice and during this time I have had the pleasure of working with a highly skilled, talented and dedicated team. We are all very supportive to one another and everyone is hard working and consciousness. The team often socialise out of work, and this helps provide a friendly and relaxed atmosphere within the team. We have a varied skill set within our nursing team, such as: Schedule 3 procedures, Radiography, Microscopy, Behaviour, Weight management and nutrition...plus, many more! We also have a very dedicated, hardworking reception team that offer administrative support as well as maintaining great client relationships. The practice also has great support from the Regan Management team as well as our internal referral service” – Head Nurse "Holly House has an extremely welcoming atmosphere with a close-knit, supportive, friendly and approachable team. We have a very loyal client base who are easy to form a positive rapport with. I have been able to develop here over the past 12 years from SVN to RVN on both a professional and personal level and cannot think of a better team to work with!" - RVN Salary and hours: Salary - up to £65k FTE, dependent on experience. We are happy to discuss salary expectations with certificate holders. We are happy to discuss welcome bonuses too Hours - you will work a 4-day week with a 1 in 4-weekend rota and no OOH's. We are happy to discuss different shift patterns. Relocation – we are happy to discuss relocation packages. Benefits We offer all our employees a wide range of benefits, including Vet Oracle, our support platform for veterinary colleagues that provides expert advice and support across a range of clinical areas, CPD support, buy and sell holiday scheme, 5 weeks annual leave, paternity and shared parental leave…plus many more that you can view here on our ___ To apply To arrange an informal and confidential chat or to visit the practice to meet with the team, please contact David Vaughan in the resourcing team at . Alternatively, to submit an online application, please click Apply Now, upload your CV, and we'll be in touch. CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.

Head of Data Engineering Asset Management Location: Manchester Working: 3 days onsite (Tues-Thurs) Salary: £130k + extensive package (TC circa £200k)The Role Leading multiple teams of Data, DataOps & MLOps Engineers within a global asset manager's European Data & Analytics function. You'll own the data engineering strategy, driving the build of AI-ready, cloud-native data platforms that power analytics, data science and business decision-making across the UK & Europe.This is a senior leadership role with a focus on strategy, delivery and team development (no hands-on work expected).Key Responsibilities • Lead, scale and develop multiple data engineering teams, • Own and deliver largescale data platform and pipeline initiatives (ETL/ELT), • Define and implement data architecture aligned to AI and analytics strategy, • Partner with senior stakeholders across business and technology, • Drive data quality, governance and engineering best practices, • Proven leadership of multiple engineering teams, • Strong Data Engineering / DataOps background, • Experience in large, dataheavy environments, • Python / PySpark for endto-end pipelines, • Strong AWS experience (design & deployment), • Deep knowledge of data modelling, warehousing & lakehouse concepts McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

As AJ Bell continues to grow and evolve, we are strengthening our Risk function and are looking for an experienced Head of Enterprise Risk Management to lead the Groups risk management capability during an exciting period of development and transformation. The Head of Enterprise Risk Management will

Head of Creditor Services Location: Manchester Salary: Competitive performance-related bonus A growing and ambitious UK restructuring and advisory platform is seeking to appoint a Head of Creditor Services to help expand its network of creditor and introducer relationships. The firm works closely with distressed SMEs, directors, lenders and professional advisors across the UK, providing restructuring and insolvency solutions through an experienced advisory and licensed insolvency team. This role is primarily relationship-focused, with responsibility for developing and managing relationships with creditors, lenders and professional introducers who encounter distressed businesses. The successful candidate will play a key role in generating new mandates and directing opportunities into the firms restructuring and insolvency teams. The Role The Head of Creditor Services will focus on building and maintaining relationships across the creditor and professional advisory community. Key responsibilities include: Developing relationships with lenders, finance providers, accountants, brokers and professional advisors Acting as a trusted restructuring sounding board for contacts dealing with distressed businesses Identifying situations where restructuring or insolvency advice is required Introducing opportunities into the firms restructuring and insolvency teams Supporting the continued development of the firms creditor and introducer network Representing the firm at industry events and maintaining a strong market presence This is not a case management role and does not require running insolvency appointments. The focus is on relationship development and mandate origination. Candidate Profile The firm is open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds including restructuring, creditor advisory, banking, finance or insolvency. Candidates should demonstrate: Strong relationships across lenders, creditors or professional advisors Experience dealing with distressed or restructuring situations A commercial and relationship-driven mindset Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders including directors, lenders and advisors A strong professional network within the UK restructuring or lending community Formal insolvency qualifications such as JIEB are not required for this position. Opportunity This role offers the opportunity to join a growing advisory platform and play a key role in expanding its creditor and introducer network. The position will suit a commercially minded professional who enjoys building relationships and identifying opportunities in distressed situations. Apply For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please apply with your CV.

Your new companyThis Catholic Academy Trust is a rapidly growing organisation dedicated to delivering excellent education across Greater Manchester, while supporting school improvement and serving its local communities. Following substantial expansion to 32 schools, with further growth planned in the coming years, the Trust is focused on appointing the right people to sustain its success and preserve its strong, healthy culture. The Trust is deeply committed to staff wellbeing and development. It is often described as "the healthiest organisation I have worked in," and recent feedback from placements strongly reinforces this reputation. By working collaboratively as a central team alongside its family of schools, the Trust fosters professional growth, shares best practice, and builds supportive relationships across the network. This collective approach ensures that every member of staff feels valued and empowered to contribute to the shared goal of improving outcomes for all children. Within this structure, the central IT team is well-established, with a strong core in place. They are now looking to appoint dedicated and committed individuals who will help deliver the highest standard of IT support across the Trust and play a key role in its continued success.Your new roleReporting to, and working closely with, the Head of IT Services, the IT Technical Manager will join an established and collaborative central team, playing a key role in the strategic development, delivery, and maintenance of the trust-wide IT infrastructure. This position will oversee the internal IT service desk, lead central IT projects such as Microsoft 365 migrations, ensure cybersecurity compliance, and support schools in meeting digital and technology standards. As the Trust continues to expand over the coming years, the role will become increasingly project-focused to ensure consistency and alignment across all schools. Working closely with the wider IT team and on-site academic teams will therefore be essential, fostering a cohesive approach to digital development across the organisation.As the Trust grows and the role evolves, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of systems, service management processes, and digital strategy, including delivering training to enhance the effective use of technology across the organisation. This is a highly technical role, requiring daily engagement with Microsoft 365, Arbor, and bespoke educational technology systems, as well as involvement in the introduction and implementation of new technologies. This is an incredibly exciting role for a technically skilled IT professional from the education sector to continue utilising, but also expand their technical skills, all whilst playing a key part in the growth and success of the organisation in this rewarding sector. What you'll need to succeedIn order to be successful in securing this position, you must have significant experience of providing Technical IT support in the education sector, ideally in a multi-academy trust or school environment. This may be in the capacity of an Infrastructure Manager, Infrastructure Engineer, Technical Manager, IT Manager or Network Manager in this sector. Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Arbor would be beneficial, with a technical mindset being essential and the ability to work collaboratively with a passion for delivering a high level of IT service in this rewarding sector. What you'll get in returnIn return, you will receive a competitive salary of £47,000-£51,000, dependent on experience, along with an attractive and continually evolving benefits package. This includes access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, between 26 and 31 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays) depending on continuous service, and a range of lifestyle and wellbeing benefits. The Trust also offers a 35-hour working week, further reinforcing the healthy, balanced working environment it is proud to promote. As a growing organisation, there will be ongoing opportunities for training and professional development, enabling you to expand your skills, deepen your knowledge, and progress your career.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