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People Advisor (HR Advisor) Shirley, Solihull We have an exciting role available for a People Advisor within the People Team, based at our Head Office in Shirley, Solihull. You will play a vital part within our small and friendly team, promoting best practice and company values for all people activities across our branches/offices and with our 400+ colleagues. Person & Skills The successful candidate should have strong relationship building skills and have a desire to promote positive Employee Relations with an emphasis on good communication. Experience of working at Advisor level is essential, and relevant CIPD qualifications are an advantage. We are continually looking to make positive change. This is an opportunity to make the role your own and make a real difference. We are also committed to helping you to grow and learn within the role. Key tasks will include: · Drive positive employee engagement · Promote the culture and values that foster a positive working environment and best practice · Recruitment coordination · Provide advice to managers on all aspects of employee relations including disciplinary, absence, grievance, and performance matters · Dealing with various People queries throughout the business · Support training coordination and apprenticeships · Assist in the delivery of key projects · Promote and improve The People services · Support the successful delivery of all People processes, policies and systems Benefits • A competitive salary, • Company Profit Share Bonus (dependant on company performance), • Enhanced company pension scheme – Salary sacrifice, • 25 days’ paid holiday + 8 paid Bank Holidays, • Length of service annual leave increases up to 30 days + bank holidays, • Flexible Holiday Scheme – buy or sell up to 3 days, • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, • Life Assurance Scheme, • Health Cash Plan – Salary Sacrifice, • Company workwear/PPE provided Other Support • Employee Support Line, • Mental Health First Aiders About Us With over a century of experience in the construction industry, we’re proud to be one of the UK’s largest independent builders’ merchants. Our network of branches across the Midlands and South-East offer a wide range of building materials and expert advice to everyone from national housebuilders to local tradespeople and DIY enthusiasts. Whether it’s bricks and blocks, timber, landscaping supplies, or specialist products, we deliver with reliability and care. Our knowledgeable staff, responsive service and strong supply partnerships ensure our customers can depend on us to keep their projects moving forward. We have a deep-rooted commitment to our people and communities, and giving back is core to who we are. Each year we donate a portion of our profits to the EH Smith Charitable Trust, supporting local charities and not-for-profit organisations that make a real difference in the communities we serve. Our People At the heart of our business are our colleagues, and that’s why we champion a people-first culture that is caring, respectful and genuinely supportive. We prioritise our colleagues’ well-being and growth, fostering a culture where individuals feel valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that learning never stops, and so we actively invest in the development of our colleagues, providing opportunities to grow and thrive in an inclusive, positive environment. Whether someone is just starting their journey with us or looking to take the next step, we provide the tools, encouragement, and opportunities to help them grow and thrive.

Job title: Head of Service – Public Protection Grade/Salary: Band Hay 1 (circa £80,000) Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Hours: 37 hours Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid) Information Pack: ___ Closing Date: 11/05/2026 Sandwell Council’s Environment & Public Protection Division is seeking a Head of Service – Public Protection to join its established team. As Head of Service, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for designated service areas, ensuring delivery aligns with the Council Plan and wider corporate priorities. You will lead service planning, performance improvement and transformation, manage significant budgets, and provide high‑level professional advice to senior officers, Cabinet Members and elected members. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will contribute to corporate strategy, lead cross‑council initiatives, and deputise for the Service Director as required to ensure effective, efficient and customer‑focused service delivery. In this role you will: • Provide high‑level professional advice to the Council, Cabinet Members and senior leaders on environmental protection, regulatory and public protection services, preparing and presenting robust, evidence‑based reports., • Lead the effective and efficient delivery of the Council’s environmental protection and environmental enforcement services, ensuring statutory compliance and high professional standards., • Deliver customer‑focused Regulatory Services, including general licensing and taxi licensing, and fulfil the Council’s responsibilities as a Licensing Authority and local Weights and Measures Authority., • Lead the Council’s work on animal health and welfare, promoting the Animal Welfare Charter across the organisation and local communities., • Ensure the Council fulfils its statutory duties relating to pest control and infestations under relevant legislation, including the Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949 and the Environmental Protection Act 1990., • Support responsible business practices and protect residents through an effective Trading Standards service, including product safety and underage sales enforcement., • Ensure delivery of the Council’s Environmental Health responsibilities, including food hygiene and safety, statutory nuisance and health and safety enforcement., • Work closely with the Head of Public Realm to maintain high standards of street cleanliness through coordinated enforcement, with a particular focus on reducing fly‑tipping., • Lead the management and coordinated response to unauthorised encampments, working with internal and external partners to minimise impacts on residents., • Ensure the Council delivers its responsibilities under the Duty to Protect, safeguarding vulnerable individuals and communities., • Manage and coordinate the Environment and Public Protection Business Support Team, ensuring efficient and effective service support., • Provide expert advice on new and emerging legislation and best practice across environmental health, regulatory and enforcement functions., • Lead and support managers through effective performance management, adopting a high‑support / high‑challenge approach to drive improvement., • Ensure robust financial and resource management, delivering agreed outcomes and performance targets on time and within budget., • Represent the Council externally, building strong professional networks and partnerships to enhance reputation, learning and benchmarking., • Champion health, safety, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, consistently modelling the highest standards of public service leadership. Attributes that you would bring to the role: • Senior leadership experience within environmental health, regulatory services, public protection or enforcement‑based services in a complex, regulated environment., • Strong knowledge of environmental health, licensing, trading standards and enforcement legislation, with the ability to respond effectively to legislative change., • Proven ability to balance statutory responsibilities, customer focus and proportionate enforcement., • Experience of leading multi‑disciplinary teams and coordinating services across organisational boundaries., • Confidence and credibility in advising elected members and senior leaders on complex, sensitive and high‑risk issues., • Strong financial and performance‑management capability, with experience of delivering services within tight governance and budgetary controls., • A collaborative, partnership‑focused approach, with experience of working effectively with internal services, partner agencies and businesses., • A people‑centred leadership style, with a track record of engaging, motivating and developing teams in line with HR and OD best practice., • High levels of professional integrity, resilience and sound judgement, reflecting the standards expected of senior public office holders., • A strong commitment to the Council’s values, the ‘One Team’ culture and being a visible champion for change and continuous improvement. Why Sandwell Council? At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. To find out more, please visit our careers page: ___ Please submit a CV and supporting statement to Sukhy Lall on ___to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at . If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV. If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact

LOCATION: Birmingham and Walsall SALARY: £30,000 per annum HOURS: Full time (37.5 hours) About Resources for Autism (RfA) Since 1997 when we started as a small playgroup set up by parents dismayed at the lack of provision for their autistic children, RfA has grown into a major deliverer of services and support in London and the West Midlands with a turnover of around £2.5m per year. Our mission is to support and enable autistic people to live happy and fulfilling lives. We want to change society’s attitude to autism whilst also providing essential services and enriching opportunities to autistic people. We are a values-driven organisation which employs values-driven people who want to make a difference. Our values are: Inclusion, Creativity, Compassion, Courageousness and Expert. You will play a vital part in ensuring that we can resource and sustain this amazing work. Our Services All of our services across children and adults and parent/carers, mirror the wider organisational mission of providing safe, fun and meaningful support that enables personal development. We provide this support by ensuring our staff are skilfully trained, meet the highest safeguarding expectations and are encouraged to develop and upskill throughout their career with Resources for Autism. The Role As one of three Groups and Short Breaks Coordinators, you will play a key role in delivering and developing our Short Breaks and group-based services for autistic children and young people with a wide range of support needs. This is a flexible role: · Depending on skills, experience and need, each Coordinator will take the lead on specific areas of the service for example; term-time clubs, holiday schemes, Ofsted-registered under 8s provision, Family Days etc. · All Coordinators will be needed to do some weekend and evening work and to contribute to direct group delivery, service planning, staff supervision and ensuring high-quality and safe support across our offer. You will work closely with the Head of Service and fellow Coordinators to help shape a vibrant, inclusive and responsive service aligned with RfA’s 2025–2030 strategy. Main Responsibilities: The role will combine leading groups for autistic children and young people with a range of needs, supporting the delivery of others as needed and setting up and successfully running under 8’s clubs in line with Ofsted best practice requirements. Your time will be dedicated to delivering high quality, impactful services, associated admin related tasks, overseeing some groups, ensuring delivery standards are consistent, and supporting the development of our teams. Responsibilities will also include but are not limited to: Service Delivery & Development: · Oversee and be part of the delivery of group services for children and young people, including term-time and holiday programmes. · Where allocated, support the development and/or delivery of specialist areas such as: Ofsted registered under 8s provision, Family Days, scheme planning and logistical coordination · Develop activity programmes and plans, sometimes these will need to be in line with Ofsted requirements, ensuring these are person centred and autism specific. · Monitor service quality, ensuring activities are well-planned, inclusive, and meet the needs of individuals with both complex and lower support needs. · Analyse service data and feedback to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities for development. · With your team, develop processes and procedures to develop the services. · Lead and deliver autism specific sessions, including session planning, meaningful activities and set up of resources and equipment. · Facilitate pre and post session team meetings to reflect on the session, activities, and young people’s needs. · Oversee staff-child ratios, individual support plans and medical plans. · Offer high quality autism specific support based on the young people’s interests and needs. · To be involved in the Family Days we will deliver across the year. Safeguarding, Risk & Behaviour Support: · Actively promote the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, young people and vulnerable adults accessing the service. · Follow organisational safeguarding policies, procedures and codes of conduct at all times. · Maintain clear professional boundaries and model safe, respectful and appropriate behaviour. · Recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding, welfare or behaviour-related concerns, reporting these promptly and in line with organisational procedures. · Work in a way that reduces risk and supports positive behaviour, emotional regulation and individual communication needs. · Contribute to a culture where safeguarding concerns are shared appropriately, listened to, and taken seriously. Core duties for all staff: · Uphold and adhere to the values of RfA at all time · Ensure there is always compliance with RfA’s safeguarding policies and procedures · All staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in our services · Undertake any other duties asked of you that are commensurate with your grade Note: This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a check of the relevant Barred List(s), in line with DBS eligibility criteria and the DBS Code of Practice. Flexible working: Person Specification Skills Essential · Experience working with autistic children and young people, including those with a range of support needs and behaviours that may challenge · Experience running group activities or sessions with positive outcomes. · Experience working in or contributing to Ofsted‑registered early years or children’s clubs, or similar regulated settings · Experience supervising or supporting staff teams and contributing to high‑quality service delivery. · Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities, policies, and procedures. · Understanding of risk assessment and managing risks in group environments. · Knowledge of person‑centred practice and how to deliver inclusive, meaningful activities. · Awareness of behaviour support approaches that promote dignity, respect, and wellbeing. · Strong organisational skills, including coordinating staff, equipment and logistics for group delivery. · Ability to adapt quickly, be flexible, and work proactively in a team in a developing service. Desirable · Experience coordinating holiday schemes, clubs, or structured short‑breaks provision · Experience supporting service development, reviewing data/feedback, and improving processes · Experience reviewing data and contributing to service improvement. Standard expected of all staff · Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) adaptable to different populations including: colleagues, external professionals, service users, families, volunteers, donors · Strong organisational and prioritisation skills · Good understanding of Safeguarding · IT skills: proficient with Office 365 · Self-starter and able to work independently, using own initiative · Non-judgemental, compassionate Confidentiality You will have access to confidential information concerning families and other service users and will be required to maintain confidentiality at all times. Staff Benefits 90% of our staff say that Resources for Autism is “a great place to work”. Not only will the work you do ensure we are making vital differences and inspiring others, but our other benefits also include: · flexible working patterns with the option to work in a hybrid way (only available for some roles) · 25 days of leave (pro rata for part time roles) each year plus 8 bank holidays and an additional 3 Celebration days that could be used between Christmas and new year, but may be used for other religious days or significant days such as your birthday · access to ongoing training and progress in the areas that interest you · access to our wellbeing initiatives and an Employee Assistance Programme · enrolment on to our pension scheme · a supportive, warm and fun working environment made up of values driven people who are passionate about changing the world for autistic people Application process: In order that we adhere to Safer Recruitment processes, all applicants are required to complete an application form which must include your full employment history with clear details, any gaps in employment need to be outlined and explained. You are also required to provide details of your education history. In your personal statement we would like to see how you feel you meet the person specification and the requirements/responsibilities of the role. If for any reason, such as due to accessibility, you feel you would struggle to complete an application form you can contact us via the below email and we may explore other options with you. To discuss the role informally or if you need to contact us you can contact the HR team via We particularly welcome applications from global majority candidates, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at Resources for Autism. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for our community. As you would expect, we are a neuro-affirming employer, with a strengths and rights based approach to neurodiversity which affirms neurodivergent identity – we don’t want to “fix” or “cure” autism, and we don’t see it as a “disability” however we do recognise it can be “disabling”. We are working to improve the ways in which we recruit and support neurodiverse employees and those with lived experience of neurodiversity. RfA is a Disability Confidant employer and candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria, that have a disability will be guaranteed an interview.

Role: Senior Associate/Legal Director (5+PQE), Employment team Location: Birmingham Office Hours: Full Time Term: Permanent Why join mfg? You’ll be joining a regional law firm that enjoys a strong reputation, recognised in the Legal 500 and Chambers Guide, made possible by our exceptional people. We want to help you reach your full potential, love the work you do and deliver the best results for your clients. It’s our goal to make you feel great about working with us, and we work hard to cultivate a culture that makes it easy for you to stay with us for many years. You will have a significant influence on how you develop your own expertise and experience, and be strongly encouraged and supported to get involved in business development work, taking an active role in seminars and networking events, in addition to drafting articles for publication. The Employment Team Our Employment team is award winning, led by Team Head Sally Morris who you will work closely with. The team currently operates from mfg’s Kidderminster, Worcester, Birmingham, Telford and Black Country offices, with future growth plans across Worcestershire, Shropshire and the West Midlands region. You will be based in the Birmingham office, and enjoy a mix of hybrid/flexible working driven by business and client needs. We want to ensure you are fully supported by the wider Employment team upon joining, so we will introduce you to our existing client base across the area and show you the mfg ropes! Day to day, you’ll be successful in this role by… demonstrating an ability to handle a mixed and complex caseload of employment law matters, working effectively in a fast paced environment to deliver outstanding client service. You will also be committed to helping grow the team and work in Birmingham. Key Responsibilities: • Provide expert advice to both employers and employees on a range of employment issues commensurate to the level of role., • Handle TUPE matters, redundancy, and transfers of undertakings., • Negotiate and draft settlement agreements for both employers and employees., • Advise on restrictive covenants, breaches of confidentiality, and other workplace disputes., • Draft and review employment contracts and staff handbooks., • Perform legal research and analysis to support case preparation., • Manage Employment Tribunal claims., • Draft court submissions, correspondence, and other legal documents., • Engage in negotiations with opposing counsel and parties., • Collaborate with Partners and colleagues to devise strategies for achieving client goals., • Contribute to business development efforts and assist with firm growth initiatives, • A minimum of 5 years’ PQE in Employment Law., • Proven experience handling employment tribunal claims and complex cases., • Strong communication, negotiation, and client management skills., • Ability to work collaboratively in a supportive team environment., • A proactive approach to business development and marketing., • People management skills. Salary & Benefits: • Competitive salary, • 29 days’ holiday (plus Christmas shutdown and statutory Bank Hols), • Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan scheme, • Employee Assistance programme and wellbeing services – 24/7 helpline facility, • Discounted legal fees for staff and family members, • Death in service provision, • Auto enrolment in our Company Pension, • Annual colleague events Other reasons to join us: • We offer a rewarding career of quality work alongside a commitment to your development. It’s a fantastic environment in which people grow!, • A supportive ‘people first’ culture, driven by wellbeing and work/life balance (it's a 35-hour week)… over 90% of our people responded in our 2025 engagement survey that it’s a great place to work and they’re proud to work here., • Committed to inclusion, we aim to employ a diverse section of the community whilst our work for good causes continues to flourish. Many of our people are actively involved in CSR, Sports & Social and Health & Wellbeing groups. For more information on what it’s like to work at mfg, please visit ___ or email to arrange a confidential chat to discuss this opportunity further. Agencies please note – we have an agreed Agency PSL in place. #mfgsolicitorsllp #thelawfirmforlife #lifeatmfg

3 - 6 Month Assignment Hybrid (Solihull – 2–3 days onsite a week) We’re supporting a well-established organisation looking to bring in an experienced Reward Specialist on an initial 3-month contract to support a busy Reward & People Data function during a critical period. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys working across both reward analysis and operational delivery, and can quickly add value in a fast-paced environment. The Role - Reporting into the Head of Reward & People Data, you’ll play a key role in supporting the delivery and improvement of core reward processes. This will include: • Supporting the annual pay review cycle and bonus scheme improvements, • Conducting reward modelling and data analysis to support decision-making, • Handling day-to-day reward queries, including pay reviews and salary benchmarking, • Supporting gender pay gap reporting and analysis, • Ensuring data integrity, validating and interrogating reward data to ensure accuracy, • Contributing to process improvements across reward and people data activities, • Using benchmarking tools to support salary positioning and insights Requirements - • Proven experience working in a Reward-focused role (not HR generalist), • Strong understanding of core reward processes (pay review, bonus, benchmarking), • Experience using benchmarking tools (e.g. Willis Towers Watson, Mercer or similar), • Confident working with Excel and complex datasets – able to interrogate and validate data, • Experience supporting or delivering reward cycles end-to-end, • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage a high volume of work, • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment If you’re a hands-on Reward Specialist who enjoys combining data, analysis, and stakeholder interaction, apply now!

About the job Head of Payroll Permanent Based in Solihull (Hybrid working 3 days in the office / 2 days at home) We are looking for a Head of Payroll to join our friendly and dynamic team here at Waterstones in Solihull. Leading a team of four, you will be responsible for providing a professional and efficient payroll service for 4,000 employees across our retail, head office and warehouse locations. Our retail payroll covers over 300 locations across the UK, ROI, Jersey and the Isle of Man. What you will be doing • Operational control and responsibility of 5 periodic payrolls and 1 additional seasonal payroll for Christmas temps processed by the payroll team to ensure all employees are paid accurately and on time., • Daily management support and guidance of 4 direct reports to include training, development and coaching on any statutory and technical changes as required., • End to end processing of the Main Waterstones UK payroll on SDWorx, to include inspection of output reports, completion of Payroll control sheet and preparation of Gross to Net report for review and sign off by Financial Controller., • To ensure company policy, procedures and audit controls are always adhered to., • Periodic reporting of payroll output to included, long term sickness, pensions, third party reporting submission and authorisation of third payment payments., • To ensure Waterstones is NMW compliant across the different Countries as required. To include periodic payroll reporting, compliance checking and settlement of any underpayment within the relevant period., • Regularly review and develop all payroll systems, processes and procedures to ensure they are effective and efficient., • Planning, testing and implementation of Payroll system upgrades and departmental projects., • To provide the business with support and guidance on any technical issues and statutory updates as required., • Maintain working relationship and escalation route with key stakeholders to include HR Business Partners, Shop Operations, Senior Managers and Management Executive., • Member of the Waterstones Group Pension Governance Committee. What we need from you The ideal candidate will have the following skills, attributes, and experience: Essential skills and experience include • Payroll Management or Payroll Team leader experience., • Technical knowledge of UK and Irish tax regimes., • Strong Excel and reporting skills including formulae, pivot tables and V-lookup., • Strong systems knowledge and experience., • Pensions Auto Enrolment legislation knowledge., • CIPP qualified or have a minimum of 5 years payroll experience in a similar environment \ level. Desirable skills and experience include • Retail sector experience., • Sarbanes Oxley knowledge., • Technical knowledge of Jersey, Isle of Man and Irish Payrolls., • Confident in manual calculations. Person Profile • Organised and efficient., • Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written., • Comfortable working autonomously., • Confident problem solver., • Ability to deal with stakeholders at all levels. Why work for Waterstones Waterstones is the cornerstone of bookselling across the UK and Ireland. Joining Waterstones means being an active part in a success story that began in 1982, and books are as popular now as the day we started. Trading across the UK, Ireland and Europe, we are present in over 300 shopping locations, where Waterstones continues to thrive, each year actively pursuing a programme of new bookshop openings. Online at Waterstones.com, we meanwhile mirror the essence of our bookshops, further showcasing the unique enthusiasm and knowledge of our booksellers. If you have the relevant essential experience and you are interested, we would love to hear from you. Waterstones is committed to encouraging equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and is dedicated toward eliminating unlawful discrimination. Our aim is to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel fully respected and to be able to give their best. Diversity Statement At Waterstones, we are committed to creating a workplace that is fair and inclusive to people from all backgrounds, perspectives and experiences, and we strive to promote an inclusive work culture. We are working hard to ensure our recruitment processes are free from bias, and our aim is to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel fully respected and able to give their best. Reasonable Adjustments We understand that some disabled applicants may, due to the nature of their disability, find some parts of the recruitment process challenging. If you need any reasonable adjustments during any part of the interview process, please make these known either to your interviewer or the person you liaise with when setting up your interview.

Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 + uncapped commission with no threshold Are you an experienced recruitment leader? Do you want to work in an environment where your leadership makes a real difference? At TeacherActive, we’re searching for a Recruitment Branch Manager to drive business growth, lead from the front, and take ownership of both performance and profitability. If you’re passionate about building relationships, developing people, and achieving results, this is the perfect next step in your career. Our Culture: We’re not just a recruitment agency, we’re a passionate, high energy team that thrives on connecting talented educators with inspiring opportunities. Our office is a fun, supportive environment where hard work is celebrated, and success is rewarded. With an impressive client list and a reputation as a market leader in the education sector, this is your chance to be part of something exceptional. The Role: Recruitment Branch Manager This is an exciting opportunity on our Secondary desk in our Birmingham Head office, which offers enormous potential and opportunity. Here's why: • Warm desk - existing business and relationships ready to be nurtured, • A brilliant existing team, with a mix of experience from Senior/ Team Leader and top billers, to rookie consultants starting out in their Education recruitment career- and the team has room to grow!, • Management bonus from week 2 in the business, • Plus Personal commission (uncapped, zero threshold) As Branch Manager, you’ll combine hands on recruitment with strategic leadership. You’ll build your own desk, oversee a talented team of consultants, and develop branch wide strategies to exceed targets and grow market share. What you’ll be doing: • Building and managing your own desk while maintaining strong client partnerships, • Taking full accountability for branch performance and delivering results against budget, • Developing sales forecasts and implementing branch strategies to drive growth, • Managing budgets, setting clear financial objectives, and ensuring profitability, • Leading, motivating and developing your team to deliver against KPIs, targets and personal goals, • Creating a culture of high performance aligned with TeacherActive’s values, • Staying ahead of market trends to capitalise on local and regional opportunities, • Ensuring exceptional service standards for clients and candidates alike What We’re Looking For: We want someone who thrives in a target driven environment and is passionate about leading others to success. Key attributes we value: • Proven leadership experience in a 360 temporary recruitment environment, • A strong track record of achieving and exceeding targets, • Outstanding leadership, motivation, and coaching skills, • Excellent communication and relationship building ability, • High levels of resilience, drive, and ambition What’s in It for You? At TeacherActive, we’re invested in your success. We provide industry leading training and ongoing coaching to ensure you’re equipped to achieve your goals and develop your career. The Benefits: • Uncapped commission with no threshold, • Bonus based on team performance, • Clear career progression and promotion opportunities in a fast growing, performance driven business, • Access to our Senior Leadership Summit – Get live business updates, help shape key business decisions and grow your leadership toolkit, • 40 days work from home allowance per year, • Reduced working hours during school holidays for a better work life balance, • 28 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service), • Extra day off for your birthday and a life admin day to use when you need it, • Charity day - a paid day to volunteer where you choose, • Fantastic healthcare plan to support your wellbeing, • Regular company events that celebrate your success Working Hours: • 2 x 7.30-4.30pm2x 7.30-5pm,1x 7.30-5.30pm, • Reduced and flexible hours during the school holidays (4-6 hr shifts with no reduction in base pay), • Primarily Office based with 40 days working from home allowance / per annum

Job title: Head of Service – Waste and Fleet Services Grade/Salary: Band Hay 1 (circa £80,000) Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Hours: 37 hours Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid) Information Pack: ___ Closing Date: 11/05/2026 Sandwell Council’s Environment & Public Protection Division is seeking a Head of Service – Waste and Fleet Services to join its established team. As Head of Service, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for designated service areas, ensuring delivery aligns with the Council Plan and wider corporate priorities. You will lead service planning, performance improvement and transformation, manage significant budgets, and provide high‑level professional advice to senior officers, Cabinet Members and elected members. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will contribute to corporate strategy, lead cross‑council initiatives, and deputise for the Service Director as required to ensure effective, efficient and customer‑focused service delivery. In this role you will: • Provide high‑level professional advice to the Council, Cabinet Members and senior leaders on waste, street cleansing and fleet services, preparing and presenting evidence‑based reports and recommendations., • Act as the operational client for the Council’s Integrated Waste and Street Cleansing Contract and the Waste‑to‑Resource (W2R) disposal contract, ensuring strong client‑side governance and value for money., • Work in partnership with service providers to deliver high‑quality household waste and recycling services, maximising recycling rates and customer satisfaction., • Ensure waste disposal arrangements are sustainable, cost‑effective and aligned with best‑value principles., • Lead the development and continuous improvement of end‑to‑end customer processes, ensuring services are accessible, efficient and customer‑focused., • Through contractual arrangements, support the maintenance of high standards of street cleanliness and the prompt clearance of fly‑tipping., • Provide expert professional advice on waste, fleet and related services, with particular emphasis on new and emerging legislation and best practice., • Lead the delivery of an effective, compliant and efficient Fleet Service, ensuring all vehicles and equipment meet legislative, licensing and safety requirements., • Ensure the Council’s vehicle and equipment fleet is optimised, shared where possible, and surplus assets are identified and disposed of appropriately., • Drive the development of an environmentally sustainable fleet, supporting the transition to lower‑emission vehicles where practical and affordable., • Ensure robust financial and resource management across all areas of responsibility, delivering agreed performance outcomes on time and within budget., • Lead and support managers through effective performance management, adopting a constructive high‑support / high‑challenge approach., • Represent the Council externally with partners, agencies and professional networks, strengthening the Council’s reputation and influence regionally and nationally., • Champion health, safety, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, modelling the highest standards of public service and professional conduct. Attributes that you would bring to the role: • Proven experience operating at a senior level within waste, environmental, infrastructure or similarly complex operational services., • Strong client‑side contract management capability, including experience of managing large‑scale outsourced services and strategic partnerships., • A sound understanding of waste, recycling, fleet and environmental legislation, with the ability to translate regulatory change into effective service delivery., • Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen, including budget management, cost control and value‑for‑money decision‑making., • A customer‑focused mindset, with experience of improving end‑to‑end service processes and enhancing the customer journey., • The ability to work collaboratively with elected members, senior leaders, service providers and partners to resolve complex or sensitive issues., • Strong people‑management skills, with a track record of leading performance, engagement and staff development in line with HR and OD best practice., • A proactive, improvement‑focused approach, with experience of service transformation, sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement., • High levels of professional integrity, resilience and judgement, reflecting the standards expected of senior public office holders., • A commitment to the Council’s values and ‘One Team’ culture, acting as a visible champion for change, accountability and collaboration. Why Sandwell Council? At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. To find out more, please visit our careers page: ___ Please submit a CV and supporting statement to Sukhy Lall on ___to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at . If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV. If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact

Category Buyer Location - Birmingham Salary: Up to £45,000+ Benefits + £6,000 Car Allowance + Training & Progression About the Role and Business: This industry-leading manufacturer is seeking a talented Category Buyer with expertise in Indirect Procurement categories—including IT, HR, and Factory Services. In this dynamic role, you’ll be responsible for: • Engaging and managing supplier relationships, • Supporting contract negotiations, tenders, and RFIs, • Driving the implementation of supplier agreements If you're looking to make an impact with a well-established company known for innovation and quality, this is your opportunity. Your Key Responsibilities • Support the Procurement Manager/Head of Procurement in preparing RFIs, RFQs, and ITT documents, • Source new suppliers and materials to support business growth and innovation, • Negotiate and implement supplier agreements, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality standards, • Lead and support tendering processes across key spend areas, • Contribute to the development and execution of category plans About You You’ll bring demonstrable experience in procurement, ideally with a focus on supplier selection, contract negotiation, and tender management. You're ambitious, eager to learn, and thrive in a collaborative environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to support high-profile projects within a company that’s widely recognised for internal progression and professional development. Key Skills & Qualifications • Experience in a Procurement role—whether as a Specialist, Coordinator, Assistant, or similar, • Supplier negotiation and Tendering is essential, • Working knowledge of Indirect Procurement, including contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and tendering processes, • Comfortable with supplier-facing responsibilities, including visits and ongoing relationship development, • MCIPS qualification (or working towards) is a plus, but not essential This is more than a procurement role—it's a chance to shape sourcing strategies, contribute to major projects, and grow with a business that invests in its people. If this is of any interest, please apply with your updated CV and a member of our team will get i touch.

HR Generalist Birmingham We are looking for a HR Generalist with Payroll knowledge, to join our clients' HR team at their Head Office. A rapidly expanding company, the successful candidate will play an intricate part in an evolving team to fully support the HR function throughout the business. Your responsibilities will include: Duties Employee Relations • Chairing and advising on ER cases from start to finish – Disciplinary, Grievances, Flexible Working Applications and many more., • Confident in decision making, • Involvement in issuing outcomes up to and including dismissals, • Complete invite and outcome letters, • Leading meetings such as investigations, welfares and completing Return to Works, • Note-taking in meeting if Manger is chairing meetings., • Updating/Creating Policies and Procedures, • Support and managing the Probation process from liaising with Managers, updating records and sending outcome letters, • To maintain all HR systems ensuring data and records are accurate and up to date, • Reporting data and creating excel spreadsheets, • Developing job descriptions and person specifications, • Support in preparing job adverts, checking application forms, shortlisting and sifting CV's, interviewing and selecting candidates, • Support with producing and issuing offer letters and employee contracts, • Liaising with Hiring Managers for vacancies in Head Office and in Stores, • Introducing new employees to the company and walk them through the induction, • To ensure all new starter paperwork is completed and relevant information provided to Payroll, • To provide line manager with new starter documents to ensure a smooth on boarding process for the new employee, • Responsible for the organization of Agency staff by liaising with the Agency Company and Warehouse Management, • To support in administering starter/leaver processes, • Organisation of HR documents in preparation for meetings (invite letters and outcome letters), • Liaise with Payroll regarding relevant employee information, for example employee absence, • Respond to reference requests, • Ensure electronic and paper-based personnel files are maintained and filing/archiving is completed in a timely manner, • Updating of policy and the company handbook, • Delivering and coaching of people policies Payroll – As and when required • Assist Payroll Manager with the full end to end payroll process, including but not limited to;, • Creation of new starters to the business, processing P45’s and new starter checklists, • Calculation of Statutory Payments, • Capturing and recording data from the employee time and attendance system, • Pulling and exporting reports, • Process timesheets in an accurate and timely manner, • Preparing and completing necessary administrative tasks to ensure an accurate payroll, • Understanding of RTI, • Administration of the Company Auto Enrolment pension scheme, • Answering pay related queries About you: • Proven track record in a HR Generalist role., • Good working knowledge of Excel – VLOOKUP and formulas essential, • Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills, • Confident in managing ER cases from start to finish, • Strong interpersonal and communication skill, • You must hold a full driving license and be able to travel across the country to support with any ER or recruitment requirements when required., • Be able to take accountability and influence matters, • Show dedication and a pro-active, can do attitude and can think outside of the box, • Up to date knowledge of legislation, • Confident and able to work under pressure

Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Director, Head of Talent Acquisition (Europe) The Head of Talent Acquisition, Europe is a leadership role responsible for leading and executing the end-to-end talent acquisition strategy across the business, with a primary focus on the UK Card, Velocity Black, and Global Payments Network (formally Discover) business units. The core mandate is to ensure the international business secures top-tier, future-ready talent to achieve its ambitious growth targets and maintain market share leadership, while optimising recruitment efficiency and rigorously upholding all regulatory standards related to hiring practices. This role will be the operational and strategic owner of the talent acquisition function in the region. What you’ll do 1. Strategic Talent Acquisition Partnership * Business Translation: Partner closely with the UK Leadership, US Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partners of UK Card, Velocity Black, and Discover to forecast talent needs, understand market dynamics, and proactively design and implement tailored recruitment programs that directly support and accelerate business outcomes. * Workforce Planning & Pipeline: Lead the functional execution of strategic workforce planning for talent acquisition. Anticipate and address future skills gaps, particularly in critical UK segment roles (e.g., analytics, fraud, software engineering) by developing deep, sustained talent pipelines. * Recruitment Efficiency & Investment: Own and optimise all key talent acquisition metrics (cost-per-hire, time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, candidate experience). Manage the TA function's investment and budget based on projected business impact and ROI. 2. Talent Acquisition Excellence * End-to-End Ownership: Own and drive the complete talent acquisition lifecycle for the UK business segments. Drive a unified strategy that seamlessly links sourcing, screening, hiring, and onboarding processes. * Operational Excellence: Oversee the Talent Acquisition team to ensure a hiring pipeline focused on securing top-tier talent. Implement best-in-class recruitment technologies and processes to maximize recruiter productivity and effectiveness. * Brand & Sourcing Strategy: Iterate on and execute a compelling employer branding strategy for the region. Lead advanced sourcing strategies to attract passive and diverse candidates for high-demand roles. * Talent Integration: Partner with HR Business Partners and Leadership Development teams to ensure newly hired talent is effectively integrated and set up for success and long-term retention. 3. Operational Integrity and Governance * Compliance and Risk: Serve as the functional expert for all UK statutory, regulatory, and legislative requirements related to hiring and selection practices. Own and mitigate compliance risks within the talent acquisition process. * HR Shared Services Alignment: Collaborate closely with UK HR Shared Services to ensure seamless and efficient delivery of TA operational tasks, including data integrity, reporting, and offer management. * Policy & Standards: Establish and maintain robust TA policies and controls that meet the highest standards of corporate governance and ensure a fair, consistent, and equitable hiring process. What we're looking for * Senior Talent Acquisition Leadership: Progressive talent acquisition experience operating as a functional Head or Director of Talent Acquisition in a complex, international, and regulated industry (e.g., Financial Services). * Functional Mastery & Commercial Acumen: Deep, proven expertise in all facets of the Talent Acquisition function (sourcing, operations, employer branding, analytics). Demonstrated ability to articulate recruitment strategy in financial and business terms (e.g., quantifying the impact of TA on business goals). * Enterprise Navigation: Strong ability to navigate and influence enterprise HR functions and global decision-making processes, ensuring the TA strategy is aligned with the parent organisation. * International Regulatory Expertise: Proven expertise in navigating multi-jurisdictional employment law and compliance specifically as it relates to recruitment, selection, and hiring within the UK and Europe. * Data-Driven Influence: Strong capability in using workforce and TA analytics to diagnose pipeline issues, predict future needs, and drive functional and executive decision-making. Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position and can be based in our Nottingham or London offices. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We’re big on collaboration and connection, so you’ll be based in our Nottingham or London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What’s in it for you * Bring us all this - and you’ll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation * We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) * Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance – with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave * Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café. What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it’s about what you do, not just what you say. That’s why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: * REACH – Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies * OutFront – to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates * Mind Your Mind – signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all * Women in Tech – promoting an inclusive environment in tech * EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.

Job title: Head of Service – Waste and Fleet Services Grade/Salary: Band Hay 1 (circa £80,000) Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Hours: 37 hours Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid) Information Pack: Job Descriptions | We Are Sandwell Closing Date: 11/05/2026 Sandwell Council’s Environment & Public Protection Division is seeking a Head of Service – Waste and Fleet Services to join its established team. As Head of Service, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for designated service areas, ensuring delivery aligns with the Council Plan and wider corporate priorities. You will lead service planning, performance improvement and transformation, manage significant budgets, and provide high‑level professional advice to senior officers, Cabinet Members and elected members. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will contribute to corporate strategy, lead cross‑council initiatives, and deputise for the Service Director as required to ensure effective, efficient and customer‑focused service delivery. In this role you will: • Provide high‑level professional advice to the Council, Cabinet Members and senior leaders on waste, street cleansing and fleet services, preparing and presenting evidence‑based reports and recommendations., • Act as the operational client for the Council’s Integrated Waste and Street Cleansing Contract and the Waste‑to‑Resource (W2R) disposal contract, ensuring strong client‑side governance and value for money., • Work in partnership with service providers to deliver high‑quality household waste and recycling services, maximising recycling rates and customer satisfaction., • Ensure waste disposal arrangements are sustainable, cost‑effective and aligned with best‑value principles., • Lead the development and continuous improvement of end‑to‑end customer processes, ensuring services are accessible, efficient and customer‑focused., • Through contractual arrangements, support the maintenance of high standards of street cleanliness and the prompt clearance of fly‑tipping., • Provide expert professional advice on waste, fleet and related services, with particular emphasis on new and emerging legislation and best practice., • Lead the delivery of an effective, compliant and efficient Fleet Service, ensuring all vehicles and equipment meet legislative, licensing and safety requirements., • Ensure the Council’s vehicle and equipment fleet is optimised, shared where possible, and surplus assets are identified and disposed of appropriately., • Drive the development of an environmentally sustainable fleet, supporting the transition to lower‑emission vehicles where practical and affordable., • Ensure robust financial and resource management across all areas of responsibility, delivering agreed performance outcomes on time and within budget., • Lead and support managers through effective performance management, adopting a constructive high‑support / high‑challenge approach., • Represent the Council externally with partners, agencies and professional networks, strengthening the Council’s reputation and influence regionally and nationally., • Champion health, safety, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, modelling the highest standards of public service and professional conduct. Attributes that you would bring to the role: • Proven experience operating at a senior level within waste, environmental, infrastructure or similarly complex operational services., • Strong client‑side contract management capability, including experience of managing large‑scale outsourced services and strategic partnerships., • A sound understanding of waste, recycling, fleet and environmental legislation, with the ability to translate regulatory change into effective service delivery., • Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen, including budget management, cost control and value‑for‑money decision‑making., • A customer‑focused mindset, with experience of improving end‑to‑end service processes and enhancing the customer journey., • The ability to work collaboratively with elected members, senior leaders, service providers and partners to resolve complex or sensitive issues., • Strong people‑management skills, with a track record of leading performance, engagement and staff development in line with HR and OD best practice., • A proactive, improvement‑focused approach, with experience of service transformation, sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement., • High levels of professional integrity, resilience and judgement, reflecting the standards expected of senior public office holders., • A commitment to the Council’s values and ‘One Team’ culture, acting as a visible champion for change, accountability and collaboration. Why Sandwell Council? At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. To find out more, please visit our careers page: We Are Sandwell – We Are Sandwell Please submit a CV and supporting statement to Sukhy Lall on Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at . If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV. If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact

Job title: Head of Service – Public Protection Grade/Salary: Band Hay 1 (circa £80,000) Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Hours: 37 hours Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid) Information Pack: Job Descriptions | We Are Sandwell Closing Date: 11/05/2026 Sandwell Council’s Environment & Public Protection Division is seeking a Head of Service – Public Protection to join its established team. As Head of Service, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for designated service areas, ensuring delivery aligns with the Council Plan and wider corporate priorities. You will lead service planning, performance improvement and transformation, manage significant budgets, and provide high‑level professional advice to senior officers, Cabinet Members and elected members. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will contribute to corporate strategy, lead cross‑council initiatives, and deputise for the Service Director as required to ensure effective, efficient and customer‑focused service delivery. In this role you will: • Provide high‑level professional advice to the Council, Cabinet Members and senior leaders on environmental protection, regulatory and public protection services, preparing and presenting robust, evidence‑based reports., • Lead the effective and efficient delivery of the Council’s environmental protection and environmental enforcement services, ensuring statutory compliance and high professional standards., • Deliver customer‑focused Regulatory Services, including general licensing and taxi licensing, and fulfil the Council’s responsibilities as a Licensing Authority and local Weights and Measures Authority., • Lead the Council’s work on animal health and welfare, promoting the Animal Welfare Charter across the organisation and local communities., • Ensure the Council fulfils its statutory duties relating to pest control and infestations under relevant legislation, including the Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949 and the Environmental Protection Act 1990., • Support responsible business practices and protect residents through an effective Trading Standards service, including product safety and underage sales enforcement., • Ensure delivery of the Council’s Environmental Health responsibilities, including food hygiene and safety, statutory nuisance and health and safety enforcement., • Work closely with the Head of Public Realm to maintain high standards of street cleanliness through coordinated enforcement, with a particular focus on reducing fly‑tipping., • Lead the management and coordinated response to unauthorised encampments, working with internal and external partners to minimise impacts on residents., • Ensure the Council delivers its responsibilities under the Duty to Protect, safeguarding vulnerable individuals and communities., • Manage and coordinate the Environment and Public Protection Business Support Team, ensuring efficient and effective service support., • Provide expert advice on new and emerging legislation and best practice across environmental health, regulatory and enforcement functions., • Lead and support managers through effective performance management, adopting a high‑support / high‑challenge approach to drive improvement., • Ensure robust financial and resource management, delivering agreed outcomes and performance targets on time and within budget., • Represent the Council externally, building strong professional networks and partnerships to enhance reputation, learning and benchmarking., • Champion health, safety, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, consistently modelling the highest standards of public service leadership. Attributes that you would bring to the role: • Senior leadership experience within environmental health, regulatory services, public protection or enforcement‑based services in a complex, regulated environment., • Strong knowledge of environmental health, licensing, trading standards and enforcement legislation, with the ability to respond effectively to legislative change., • Proven ability to balance statutory responsibilities, customer focus and proportionate enforcement., • Experience of leading multi‑disciplinary teams and coordinating services across organisational boundaries., • Confidence and credibility in advising elected members and senior leaders on complex, sensitive and high‑risk issues., • Strong financial and performance‑management capability, with experience of delivering services within tight governance and budgetary controls., • A collaborative, partnership‑focused approach, with experience of working effectively with internal services, partner agencies and businesses., • A people‑centred leadership style, with a track record of engaging, motivating and developing teams in line with HR and OD best practice., • High levels of professional integrity, resilience and sound judgement, reflecting the standards expected of senior public office holders., • A strong commitment to the Council’s values, the ‘One Team’ culture and being a visible champion for change and continuous improvement. Why Sandwell Council? At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. To find out more, please visit our careers page: We Are Sandwell – We Are Sandwell Please submit a CV and supporting statement to Sukhy Lall on Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at . If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV. If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact

Group Assistant Buyer Location: Head Office, Birmingham Working Hours: Hybrid working, On site 3 days a week Salary: Competitive + Benefits About Us Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual that's eager to launch their procurement career. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our retail and food service customers, including major retailers like Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison's, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose. About the Role As an Assistant Buyer, you'll be part of a team focused on procurement categories in IT, HR, and Factory Services. Initially, you'll support with administrative tasks, with quick opportunities to engage in supplier meetings, work on tenders and RFIs, and implement supplier agreements. Key Responsibilities * Assist Category Buyer/Manager/Head of Procurement in preparing RFI, RFQ, and ITT documents * Support new supplier and material sourcing efforts * Implement supply agreements * Assist in negotiations with suppliers * Be accountable for achieving agreed targets and objectives About You As this is an entry-level role it does not require previous procurement experience; we welcome candidates with a passion for starting a career in this field. Key Skills * Proficiency in Excel * Ability to work under pressure * Willingness to learn * Strategic thinking capabilities * Strong written and communication skills Benefits * 33 days annual leave inclusive of the bank holidays * Refer a friend scheme * Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid are free and confidential support services 365 days a year * Boparan Restaurant Group Discount - 50% discount for friends and family * Cycle2Work Scheme Why Join Us? As one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and skill development. We emphasize promoting from within, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us. #headoffice

Group Procurement Buyer Location: Birmingham Highly Competitive + Excellent Benefits Package + Progression About Us Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual that's eager to launch their procurement career. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories, including popular brands like Holland's pies. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our retail and food service customers, including major retailers like Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison's, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose. About the Role As a Group Procurement Buyer, you'll be part of a team focused on Indirect Procurement Categories in IT, HR, and Factory Services. Your typical day-to-day will include meeting with suppliers, supporting with contract negotiations & tenders, RFI's, and implementing supplier agreements. Key Responsibilities • Assist Manager/Head of Procurement in preparing RFI, RFQ, and ITT documents, • Source new Suppliers and Materials, • Implement Supplier Agreements, • Negotiate with Suppliers Ideally you will have demonstrable experience in Procurement, and ideally some experience with supplier selection & negotiations, as well as tender management. We are looking for someone ambitious who is eager to learn as there are a range of high-profile projects to support, as well as the chance to join a business widely known for its internal progression & development opportunities. Key Skills • Previous experience in a Procurement position as a Specialist, Coordinator, Assistant or otherwise., • Ideally some knowledge of Indirect Procurement Categories, Supplier Negotiation, Contract Management & Tendering, with a desire to be client facing and visit & develop relationships with suppliers., • Direct procurement also considered as skills are transferable. Benefits • 33 Days' Holiday + Inclusive of Bank Holidays, • Refer a Friend Scheme., • Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid are free and confidential support services 365 days a year, • Boparan Restaurant Group Discount - 50% discount for friends and family. (Giraffe World Kitchen, Harry Ramsden, Ed's Easy Diner and Burger & Cocktails As one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and skill development. We emphasis promoting from within, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us. #HeadOffice

As a Group Procurement Buyer, you'll be part of a team focused on Indirect Procurement Categories in IT, HR, and Factory Services. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual that's eager to launch their procurement career. Assist Manager/Head of Procurement in preparing RFI, RFQ, and ITT docu

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Payroll Manager Solihull, UK (Office-Based) Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (30-minute lunch break) £37,000 – £38,000 per annum An established and growing organisation is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join its Head Office team in Solihull. This is a fantastic opportunity for a payroll professional to take ownership of payroll operations within a fast-paced environment, supporting a large workforce and driving continuous improvement across payroll processes. Key Responsibilities Support the end-to-end processing of two monthly payrolls for 1,500+ employees Manage payroll activities including starters, leavers, amendments, overtime, absences, statutory payments, and pensions Investigate and resolve payroll queries and discrepancies efficiently Produce payroll reports, journals, and reconciliations to support finance processes Administer company pension schemes, including NEST Process payroll-related payments (monthly and ad hoc) Manage company cars, fuel cards, and P11D reporting Complete year-end payroll processes and statutory reporting Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure data integrity Support payroll and HR-related projects and process improvements Prepare detailed reports covering earnings, deductions, and benefits Lead on gender pay gap reportingAbout You Proven experience in a payroll-focused role, ideally at Manager or Senior level Strong working knowledge of Sage Payroll 50 Up-to-date knowledge of HMRC legislation, payroll compliance, and UK regulations Experience managing pensions and auto-enrolment (NEST essential) High attention to detail with excellent accuracy Strong communication skills and ability to liaise with senior stakeholders Able to work independently, prioritise workload, and meet deadlines in a busy environment

Group Assistant Buyer Location: Head Office, Birmingham Working Hours: Hybrid working, On site 3 days a week Salary: Competitive + Benefits About Us Join 2 Sisters Food Group , one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual that's eager to launch their procurement career. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our retail and food service customers, including major retailers like Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison's, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose. About the Role As an Assistant Buyer, you'll be part of a team focused on procurement categories in IT, HR, and Factory Services. Initially, you'll support with administrative tasks, with quick opportunities to engage in supplier meetings, work on tenders and RFIs, and implement supplier agreements. Key Responsibilities • Assist Category Buyer/Manager/Head of Procurement in preparing RFI, RFQ, and ITT documents, • Support new supplier and material sourcing efforts, • Implement supply agreements, • Assist in negotiations with suppliers, • Be accountable for achieving agreed targets and objectives About You As this is an entry-level role it does not require previous procurement experience; we welcome candidates with a passion for starting a career in this field. Key Skills • Proficiency in Excel, • Ability to work under pressure, • Willingness to learn, • Strategic thinking capabilities, • Strong written and communication skills Benefits • 33 days annual leave inclusive of the bank holidays, • Refer a friend scheme, • Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid are free and confidential support services 365 days a year, • Boparan Restaurant Group Discount - 50% discount for friends and family, • Cycle2Work Scheme Why Join Us? As one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and skill development. We emphasize promoting from within, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us. #headoffice TPBN1_UKTJ

This role provides hands‑on HR support across the full employee lifecycle, acting as a first point of contact for HR queries while supporting employee relations, recruitment, payroll coordination, and compliance. It requires strong organisation, attention to detail, and confidence working with managers in a fast‑paced, regulated education environment Client Details We are seeking a HR Officer to join a busy and collaborative HR team, supporting a multi‑site organisation within the education sector. This is a varied, hands‑on role offering the opportunity to work across the full employee lifecycle, providing high‑quality HR advice, administration, and support to leaders and teams. The role would suit an experienced HR administrator or HR officer who is organised, detail‑driven, and confident supporting managers in a fast‑paced, people‑focused environment. Reporting into the Head of HR, you will play a key role in delivering accurate, timely, and compliant HR support across multiple sites. You will act as a first point of contact for HR queries, support employee relations processes, and help ensure robust HR systems, data, and safer recruitment practices are in place. This is a role which requires professionalism, discretion, and strong communication skills, alongside the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. Description Act as a first point of contact for HR‑related queries, providing timely and accurate advice within scope Support employee relations processes including absence management, disciplinaries, grievances, performance management, and flexible working Work closely with a payroll provider to ensure accurate payroll administration, pensions, and benefits, including payroll checking Maintain accurate HR records and systems, ensuring GDPR compliance at all times Support end‑to‑end recruitment processes, including advertising, interview coordination, safer recruitment checks, and onboarding Ensure all pre‑employment and vetting checks are completed in line with safeguarding requirements Support induction, probation, and internal processes for new starters Assist with HR data, reporting, and statutory returns, including workforce‑related reporting Support policy and procedure maintenance, templates, and HR documentation Provide effective support to the wider HR team, including note‑taking, preparation for meetings, and process improvement activity Profile You will have experience working in a busy HR environment and be confident managing HR administration alongside people‑focused advisory work. You will be methodical, approachable, and able to work with a high degree of confidentiality. Essential: Experience in an HR administration or HR officer role Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Confidence supporting employee relations processes Experience using HR systems and managing HR data Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills Ability to work flexibly, independently, and to tight deadlinesDesirable: Experience working in education, public sector, or regulated environments CIPD Level 3 (or working towards Level 5) or equivalent experience Experience supporting safer recruitment and compliance processes Job Offer A varied and rewarding HR role within a values‑driven organisation The opportunity to develop HR knowledge and gain exposure across the full employee lifecycle Supportive team environment with scope for professional development Competitive salary

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