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IFA Compliance / Business Risk Associate \n Salary to £40,000 \n Remote – 1 day per week in the office \n Driving license essential \n \n This role is hybrid, requiring once-a-week visits to offices in either North Manchester, Ramsbottom, Chester, or Leeds offices. \n \n NJR Recruitment is working in Partnership with a Chartered Financial Planning firm who are seeking a proactive, organised, and forward-thinking Business Risk Assistant to join their growing business. This position is ideal for an ambitious individual who thrives on variety, enjoys taking ownership, and wants to play a meaningful role within a progressive financial services environment. \n \n Reporting directly to the Group Head of Business Risk, our client is looking for someone who is highly organised and comfortable working independently while managing a varied workload. The role sits at the heart of their regulatory compliance framework, covering the twin needs of an established wealth management firm and a separate discretionary investment management business. \n \n The successful candidate will take ownership of our Training & Competence (T&C) Scheme, ensuring it remains robust, effective, and aligned with regulatory expectations, whilst also supporting a broad range of day-to-day risk and compliance activities. \n \n Key Responsibilities & Opportunities \n Training & Competence (T&C) Scheme Management \n\n • Take ownership of the firm’s Training & Competence Scheme, ensuring existing excellent internal standards and customer outcomes are maintained while meeting all FCA requirements.\n, • Maintain and develop T&C monitoring processes, review advice files and competency records,\n, • Supervise the firm’s predominantly Chartered investment advisers through regular monitoring, training and support\n, • Provide management information relating to competence oversight.\n, • Identify opportunities to enhance systems, controls, and efficiencies within the firm’s T&C framework.\n, • Keep abreast of regulatory developments and assess implications for the business.\n\n Business Risk Support \n\n • Support day-to-day activities across both the wealth management and discretionary management businesses.\n, • Help maintain policies, procedures and registers across both firms.\n, • Contribute to risk management initiatives and business improvement projects.\n, • Reviewing financial promotions against the firm’s and the FCA’s expectations\n\n Continuous Improvement & Business Contribution \n\n • Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and operational effectiveness.\n, • Work collaboratively across departments, building strong internal relationships.\n, • Contribute positively to a culture of responsibility, innovation, and continuous development.\n\n Core Benefits \n\n • Holidays: 25 days with additional tiering on length of service\n, • Pension Scheme: 3% Employer and 4% Employee contributions\n, • Death in Service: 4 x salary\n, • PHI: 75% up to age 65, 13 weeks deferred\n, • Competitive Salary\n\n NJR 16767 \n

Paraplanner \n Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum \n Location: Bury- Hybrid, 3 days office / 2 days WFH \n Qualification: Level 4 Diploma required \n About the Role \n We are delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Paraplanner to join a growing financial planning business. \n This is an excellent opportunity for a Diploma-qualified Paraplanner who enjoys working on complex cases, producing high-quality technical reports and contributing to a collaborative team environment. \n Working closely with advisers, paraplanners, administrators and compliance, you will play a key role in ensuring advice is technically accurate, compliant and focused on delivering excellent client outcomes. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Undertake detailed research and analysis to formulate appropriate financial planning advice.\n, • Prepare accurate, compliant and client-focused suitability reports and letters.\n, • Provide technical support across investments, pensions, inheritance tax, tax-efficient investments, trusts and protection.\n, • Prepare cash flow planning forecasts and supporting analysis.\n, • Provide technical research and guidance to advisers and management.\n, • Work collaboratively with advisers and administrators to ensure smooth delivery of client cases.\n, • Support the Head of Department, Directors and management as required.\n, • Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of paraplanning processes and procedures.\n, • Embed feedback, change and best practice across the team.\n, • Work closely with the Compliance team to ensure client files and advice meet FCA standards.\n, • Keep up to date with legislative, regulatory and industry developments affecting clients and the business.\n, • Manage multiple cases and priorities effectively while maintaining a high standard of accuracy.\n\n About You \n You will be an experienced Paraplanner with strong technical knowledge and a genuine commitment to delivering high-quality financial advice. \n Essential experience and skills: \n\n • Level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning, or equivalent.\n, • Proven experience working as a Paraplanner.\n, • Experience within a financial advice or wealth management environment.\n, • Strong technical knowledge of pensions, investments, tax planning and protection.\n, • Excellent suitability report writing skills.\n, • Strong understanding of FCA regulations and advice standards.\n, • Exceptional attention to detail and technical accuracy.\n, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.\n, • Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines within a fast-paced environment.\n, • A collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across advice, administration and compliance teams.\n\n What's on Offer? \n\n • Salary up to £45,000\n, • Hybrid working, with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home\n, • Opportunity to join a growing and collaborative financial planning environment.\n, • Exposure to complex and varied financial planning cases.\n, • The opportunity to contribute to improving processes and advice standards.\n, • Excellent scope for professional development and career progression.\n\n If you're a Diploma-qualified Paraplanner looking for your next opportunity where your technical expertise and contribution can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. \n Please note: we can only consider candidates who offer the relevant experience as outlined in the advert \n Due to a high volume of applications, if your CV does not reflect the essential requirements, or you answer ‘no’ to key screening questions, we may not be able to contact you. \n NJR16942

Interim Senior HR Business Partner (Potential for Temp-to-Perm) North West/Bolton/Warrington with ad hoc National Travel Hybrid - 3 days per week on site£60,000 - £75,000 + Benefits Shape the people agenda for a growing infrastructure business. Hays HR is delighted to be partnering exclusively with a major infrastructure and utilities organisation to appoint an Interim Senior HR Business Partner. This is a newly created strategic leadership role designed to support business growth, organisational transformation and workforce capability across a complex, multi-site operational environment. This opportunity would suit an experienced Senior HR Business Partner, Senior People Partner, Head of HR or Regional HR Manager who thrives in fast-paced, project-based organisations and has experience supporting operational or field-based workforces.The organisation is seeking a high-calibre HR professional who can make an immediate impact during a period of growth, change and continued investment. The role is initially offered on an interim basis, with the potential to become permanent for the right individual. The Role Reporting to the People Director, you will act as a strategic business partner to senior leaders across the organisation, leading the delivery of commercially focused people solutions that support business performance, workforce capability and long-term growth. You will play a key role in shaping people strategy while providing leadership across employee relations, workforce planning, organisational design, talent, engagement and change programmes. The position also has responsibility for leading a multidisciplinary people team to deliver a consistent and high-quality employee experience. Key Responsibilities Partner with senior leadership teams to drive people strategy and business performance. Lead complex employee relations and organisational change activity. Support business growth through workforce planning, succession planning and talent strategies. Lead TUPE transfers, consultations, mobilisation and integration programmes. Influence senior stakeholders on organisational design, performance and capability initiatives. Utilise people data and workforce insights to inform business decisions. Lead and develop a team across HR partnering, HR operations and talent acquisition. Drive engagement, inclusion and leadership capability across multiple business areas. Support mergers, acquisitions and business transformation projects. Ensure consistent application of policies, governance and people processes across the organisation. About You We are keen to speak with experienced HR professionals who have operated in large, complex and operationally focused environments. You will ideally bring: Significant experience as a Senior HR Business Partner, Senior People Partner, Head of HR or equivalent. Proven experience partnering Executive and Senior Leadership teams. Strong employee relations expertise, including complex and sensitive case management. Experience leading organisational change, restructures, consultation and transformation activity. Strong knowledge of workforce planning, recruitment strategy and talent management. Experience managing or leading HR teams. Excellent commercial acumen and ability to align people initiatives to organisational objectives. Strong analytical skills with the ability to utilise people metrics and workforce data. Ideally CIPD Level 7 qualified or working towards a relevant qualification. Sector ExperienceCandidates from the following sectors are particularly encouraged to apply: Utilities Infrastructure Civil Engineering Construction Water Energy Highways Rail Facilities Management TelecommunicationsExperience supporting operational, project-based, unionised or geographically dispersed workforces would be highly advantageous. Being involved in the utility/infrastructure sector, sector knowledge is particularly valuable. Location Applicants should be within reasonable commuting distance of either location and willing to travel nationally on an ad hoc basis to support operational teams and major customers. Package £60,000 - £75,000 salary equivalent Interim role (to start by end of October 2026); potential temp-to-perm opportunity Strategic leadership role with significant visibility Opportunity to shape a growing people function Nationally recognised infrastructure and utilities environment Flexible future permanent opportunities available for exceptional performers Due to the high volume of expected applications to the role, the most efficient response will be gained by applying with your current CV in the first instance to start a conversation. or email: 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 (url removed)

On-site only — no hybrid or remote options Scan Computers is a multi-award-winning, family-owned technology business based in Bolton. From high-performance systems to enterprise solutions, we are known for technicalexpertise, innovation, and service quality. As we continue to grow, we are investing in strengthening our internal IT leadership to ensure our infrastructure, systems, and operationsremainresilient, secure, and scalable. As Head of Infrastructure & IT Operations, you will lead and develop our Infrastructure and Service Desk teams, ensuring the stability, performance, and security of Scan’s internal IT systems across multiple sites and our datacentre. Reporting to the Director of IT and working alongside other technology leaders, you will play a key role in shaping technical strategy, improving operational maturity, and supporting long-term business growth. This is a leadership role with hands-on technical involvement. You will lead a growing team, oversee critical systems, drive operational improvements, and remain actively involved in complex projects and escalations. • Lead, mentor, and develop Infrastructure and Service Desk teams, • Define and manage SLAs, KPIs, and service metrics, • Lead major incident response and post-incident reviews, • Coordinate on-call rota and escalation processes, • Drive operational maturity through process improvement and standardisation, • Oversee change management to ensure safe and controlled delivery, • Establish and enforce documentation standards, • Overseeon-premiseinfrastructure across multiple sites and datacentre environments, • Manage enterprise networking,firewall, and wireless infrastructure, • Maintain virtualisation platforms and server environments, • Support identity services, directory platforms, and core business systems, • Lead capacity planning to support business growth and demand, • Own and regularly test disaster recovery and business continuity plans, • Support hardware lifecycle management and infrastructure modernisation, • Improve Service Desk efficiency, capability, and service quality, • Oversee ticketing systems and operational tooling, • Ensure monitoring, alerting, and visibility are effective, • Identifyand implement automation opportunities, • Support procurement, supplier management, and contract renewals, • Contribute to infrastructure budgeting and cost optimisation, • Work closely with Information Security to maintain compliance and best practices, • Ensure infrastructure ismaintainedin line with security standards, • Support security initiatives, audits, and remediation activities, • Lead or contribute to key infrastructure projects and improvements, • Drive modernisation across identity, endpoint management, and access controls, • Support datacentre, network, and platform evolution, • Research and recommendnew technologiesand solutions, • Work closely with development, security, and business teams, • Align infrastructure capabilities with organisational goals You are an experienced infrastructure leader comfortable balancing people management, hands-on technical work, and strategic improvement. • 8+ years in infrastructure engineering, • 3+ years in a leadership or management role, • Strong experience in multi-site,on-premiseenvironments, • Hands-on experience with: Virtualisation platforms (e.g. VMware,Proxmox) Windows and Linux server administration Identity platforms and Microsoft 365 environments Networking (switching, routing, wireless) Backup and monitoring solutions • Strong incident management and troubleshooting skills, • Experience leading service desk or IT operations teams, • Ability to deliver projects end-to-end, • Experience with enterprise storage and server platforms, • Experience improving documentation and operational frameworks, • Experience with endpoint or device management solutions, • Experience in high-availability or security-focused environments, • 9:00am–5:30pm, • On-call rota participation (escalation level), • Fully on-site (Bolton HQ), • Competitive salary (based on experience), • Personal development and training, • 28 days holiday + up to 5extrawith service #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Title: Through Life Support Specialist (Edgewing) Location: Reading area. The role could be contracted to any BAE Systems Air site (preferably Frimley) but on commencement will immediately be assigned to our Edgewing JV in the Reading area. A financial support package may be available to enable this assignment if required, dependent on certain criteria being met. There is a Hybrid Working Policy in place at Edgewing please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role. Salary: £54,808+ DOE Who we are: Join BAE Systems and youll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, youll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. Youll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, theres no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. Job Description: The TLS Supportability Lead will work as part of the Head of TLS Organisation. Youll be responsible for supporting the definition and development of Supportability requiring proficient level of engineering leadership and technical capability. Core duties: Support the development of the overall approach to exerting Supportability design influence across the GCAP, working across the programme to ensure that Supportability outcomes are duly considered, appropriately prioritised and deliver the necessary 6th Generation Supportability characteristics Support the definition of the primary activities necessary throughout the full product life cycle, & ensure that that technical requirements are appropriately designed, developed, delivered & integrated in line with GCAP Architecture and Engineering policies Establish and maintain the engineering governance, frameworks, plans and processes required to undertake Design Influence & Supportability engineering and analysis within the Edgewing organisation in accordance with relevant international standards. Company General Use Support the identification, development and derivation of Customer requirements regarding Supportability Plan, manage and review engineering activities to ensure integrated, compliant, safe delivery of work packages, achieving cost, quality and schedule objectives while supporting Design for Support activities, associated schedules, Statements of Work (SoW) and DAREO requirements Essential Skills: Knowledge and experience of leading a similar sizeable defence activity involving multiple partners, complex requirements and modern methods Knowledge and experience in scheduling, planning and risk management activities Hold Bachelor Degree in STEM discipline (preferably in aeronautics / aerospace or related field) or appropriate equivalent experience / qualifications The Edgewing Team By joining Edgewing, you will have a unique opportunity to help shape the company from the ground up setting the foundations for generations to come, influencing how we work, and helping us build something world-class together. At Edgewing, were united by a shared purpose to drive whats next in defence uniting UK, Italian, and Japanese expertise to shape the future of global defence. With trust at the heart of everything we do, we empower our people to dare to go beyond, bring their best as one, and leave a mark that matters on a truly global mission, making a lasting impact through work that truly matters. Why BAE Systems? Here youll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. Youll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to whats most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. A place where everyone can thrive: Were committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 24th September 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-JE1 #LI-Hybrid JBRP1_UKTJ

Head of Pricing Location: Greater Manchester / Hybrid working Job Type: Contract, Full-Time hours Salary: £750 - £800 per day via Umbrella A senior pricing opportunity where your decisions genuinely move the numbers. We're looking for an ambitious, commercially minded Head of Pricing to take ownership of the pricing strategy for a high-volume consumer business operating within the travel and transport sector. This is a role for someone who doesn't just analyse pricing — you shape it. You'll own the strategic pricing agenda across a complex, high-volume product portfolio, using demand, capacity, competitor and customer signals to make fast, commercially intelligent decisions. What you'll be doing Own and lead the overall pricing strategy, including rate architecture, lead-time curves, seasonality and discount discipline. Turn booking pace, demand and market intelligence into decisive pricing action. Own pricing-led revenue inputs into annual budgets, forecasts and longer-term financial plans. Drive revenue, yield and EBITDA performance, balancing volume with margin. Lead a robust test-and-learn agenda across price points, floor prices, lead times and product mix. Provide senior-level performance insight and commercial commentary, clearly articulating risks, opportunities and recommended actions. Lead and develop a small revenue management team while working closely with Marketing, E-commerce, Performance Marketing and other commercial stakeholders. Act as the senior voice for pricing and trading, influencing commercial strategy at leadership level. What we're looking for You'll be an experienced revenue management or pricing professional with a strong commercial instinct and a track record of delivering growth. Ideally, you'll bring: A strong background in travel, transport, hospitality or another dynamic consumer sector. Proven success in creating and executing pricing strategies that deliver revenue and yield growth. Experience owning or contributing to annual budgeting and longer-term financial planning. Strong analytical capability and confidence working with large datasets, Excel, BI and revenue management/pricing platforms. The ability to turn complex data into clear commercial decisions. A rigorous test-and-learn mindset. The confidence to challenge assumptions, make difficult pricing calls and operate effectively under senior scrutiny. Experience leading people and influencing across a matrixed commercial environment. Why this role? This is an opportunity to take genuine ownership of pricing strategy in a commercially significant business. You'll have the autonomy to shape pricing decisions, influence senior stakeholders and build a modern revenue management approach — with a clear connection between your decisions and the bottom line. If you're a strategic pricing leader who thrives in a fast-moving environment and wants a role where commercial judgement matters, we'd love to hear from you. JBRP1_UKTJ

Curriculum Manager - Mechanical Engineer Permanent Location: London Salary: £47,939 - £52,165 per annum including London Weighting Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineering Lecturer ready to lead a team and shape the next generation of engineers? About the role An education provider is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Curriculum Manager to provide leadership across their mechanical engineering provision. Reporting to Head of School for Engineering, this role combines managing study programmes, providing leadership for a team of lecturers and developing the courses. You'll take responsibility for the day-to-day management, supporting a team of lecturers and support staff to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment. You'll help learners progress from foundation levels through to advanced study, ensuring your provision remains relevant to the sector and to employer needs. Your responsibilities will include: Leading and managing a team of teaching and support staff within the mechanical engineering section. Overseeing the planning, delivery and quality assurance of the curriculum across all levels. Teaching and assessing across mechanical engineering programmes. Monitoring learner progress and driving strong outcomes and retention. Supporting the recruitment, development and appraisal of section staff. Contributing to the wider development of the engineering provision. What we're looking for Essential: Full Level 5 teaching qualification Mechanical Engineering Qualification or Related Field Substantial industry or teaching experience in mechanical engineering Strong organisational and team leadership skills The ability to inspire and support learners at all levels Drive the next generation of engineers If you're ready to lead a team and pass on your engineering expertise to learners starting their careers, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today. Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited. JBRP1_UKTJ

Job Title: Director of Process Technology - UK Location: UK (Remote / Hybrid) Salary: Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Job Type: Permanent, Full-time We design and deliver innovative engineering solutions that help our clients tackle some of the world's most complex water and environmental challenges. As part of our continued growth and succession planning, we are seeking a Director of Process Technology to lead our UK process engineering capability, shape our technical direction and drive excellence across the business. We offer more than a job - we offer a career with purpose, built on a supportive culture that values collaboration, inclusion and personal growth. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of Process Technology within one of the UK's leading water engineering consultancies. You'll influence technical strategy, develop outstanding people, work on nationally significant programmes and help solve some of the industry's biggest challenges around resilience, sustainability, net zero and resource recovery. About the role: This is a strategic leadership role combining technical expertise, people leadership, business development and operational excellence. You will lead our Process Technology team, strengthen our technical capability, grow client relationships and ensure the company continues to be recognised as a market leader in water and wastewater treatment, resource recovery and industrial process engineering. You will champion innovation, digital delivery and technical excellence while supporting the development of engineering standards, processes and best practice across the organisation. What we offer: • Competitive car Allowance, • Enhanced pension, • Private Health Insurance & Income Protection, • Life Assurance, • Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, • Clear career paths and development support, • Annual pay reviews and bonus opportunities, • Highstreet discounts & gym membership offers Key Responsibilities: • Develop and deliver the strategic vision for Process Technology, aligned with Binnies' business objectives, growth ambitions and market direction., • Provide technical leadership across water and wastewater treatment, biosolids, resource recovery, industrial water and emerging process technologies., • Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing Process Engineering team, including recruitment, succession planning, mentoring, professional development, workforce planning and budgeting., • Drive technical excellence through engineering standards, design guidance, knowledge sharing, process optimisation and continuous improvement., • Work closely with the companyLeadership Team and wider engineering disciplines to ensure strong technical governance, quality assurance, risk management and effective resource utilisation across projects., • Support strategic bids, frameworks and major programmes by providing technical leadership, contributing to winning work and delivering value through trusted client relationships and innovative solutions., • Champion digital engineering, automation and opportunities to standardise processes and improve delivery efficiency across the business., • Represent the company externally through industry forums, conferences, professional institutions and partnerships with universities, research organisations and technology providers to strengthen our reputation and maintain our position as a market leader. About you: We're looking for an inspiring and collaborative technical leader with experience gained within an asset owner, contractor or engineering consultancy, leading multidisciplinary teams across complex, multi-site commissions. You'll be passionate about developing people, championing innovation and delivering outstanding engineering solutions. You'll bring: • Significant experience leading multidisciplinary process engineering teams within the UK water or environmental sector., • Recognised technical expertise in water and wastewater treatment process design, optimisation and project delivery., • Strong commercial awareness, with experience supporting business development and building strategic client relationships., • A proven track record of driving technical excellence, innovation, engineering standards and continuous improvement., • Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience leading geographically dispersed, multidisciplinary teams., • Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent) with a relevant professional institution., • You will be an inspiring and collaborative leader, committed to developing people, championing innovation and digital delivery, and promoting engineering quality, safety and integrity across the business. Additional Information: • Remote Working - This role offers remote or hybrid working, with travel to UK sites and offices as required. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV this role. Further information will be sent via email once you apply to this role. Candidates with experience of; Head of Process Engineering, Process Engineering Director, Technical Director - Water, Lead Process Engineer, Director of Water Engineering, Technical Director - Process Technology may also be considered for this role. JBRP1_UKTJ

As the Head of HSEQ Performance and Compliance, you will lead a strategic function responsible for driving operational excellence through robust HSEQ performance management, regulatory compliance, assurance, and governance. Reporting directly to the HSEQ Director, you will provide leadership to specialist teams responsible for HSEQ performance reporting, compliance monitoring, health surveillance administration, subcontractor compliance, and assurance activities. You will ensure the organisation has the data, insight, and governance mechanisms required to support informed decision-making, regulatory compliance, and continual improvement. This role is pivotal in transforming complex data into actionable intelligence, identifying trends, emerging risks, and opportunities that support safer operations, improved quality outcomes, environmental sustainability, and effective risk management. Through strong collaboration with operational and functional leaders, you will drive accountability, performance improvement, and a culture of continuous learning across the business. Leadership and Strategy • Lead and develop the HSEQ Performance and Compliance function, ensuring the delivery of high-quality reporting, assurance, and compliance activities., • Provide strategic leadership on HSEQ performance, supporting the delivery of corporate objectives and business priorities., • Develop a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement across all areas of HSEQ performance and compliance., • Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing expert guidance on compliance trends, risks, and opportunities. Performance Management and Reporting, • Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of HSEQ performance dashboards, scorecards, and reporting frameworks., • Ensure timely, accurate, and insightful reporting against key performance indicators (KPIs), legal requirements, client expectations, and internal standards., • Analyse complex HSEQ datasets to identify trends, performance gaps, emerging risks, and areas requiring intervention., • Develop predictive and trend analysis capabilities that support proactive risk management and business planning., • Produce high-quality reports, presentations, and executive briefings that translate complex information into clear strategic insights. Compliance and Assurance, • Strategic lead for compliance and reporting across the organisation, ensuring adherence to legislative requirements, industry standards, and company policies., • Oversee the management of health surveillance programmes and associated case management processes, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations., • Lead the governance and compliance processes associated with subcontractor onboarding and assurance., • Ensure effective monitoring of compliance performance and promptly escalate areas of concern to relevant stakeholders. Data Governance and Analytics, • Champion data quality, integrity, and governance across all HSEQ systems and reporting platforms., • Ensure analytical methodologies are robust, transparent, and aligned with organisational objectives., • Work closely with business intelligence and digital teams to enhance reporting capabilities and data management processes., • Maximise the use of business intelligence tools to improve visibility, reporting efficiency, and decision-making., • Present HSEQ performance information to senior leadership teams, governance boards, and other key forums. Essential • Significant experience in HSEQ performance management, compliance, assurance, governance, and data analytics within a complex operational environment., • Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams., • Strong understanding of HSEQ management systems, regulatory frameworks, and compliance requirements., • Advanced experience using Business Intelligence and data visualisation tools, including Power BI or equivalent platforms., • Demonstrated ability to analyse complex datasets, identify trends, forecast risks, and develop actionable insights., • Experience designing and implementing performance measurement frameworks and reporting systems., • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all organisational levels., • Strong project management and problem-solving capabilities., • NEBOSH Diploma, NCRQ Level 6 Diploma, or equivalent H&S qualification. Desirable, • Degree-level qualification in Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Data Analytics, Business Management, or a related discipline., • Relevant HSEQ professional membership (IOSH, IEMA, CQI or equivalent)., • Lead Auditor qualification., • Experience within infrastructure, utilities, facilities management, construction, engineering, or other regulated operational sectors., • Experience managing insurance performance, claims reduction initiatives, and risk analytics programmes. Key Competencies, • Strategic Leadership, • Regulatory Compliance and Governance, • Data Analytics and Business Intelligence, • Performance Management, • Risk Management, • Continuous Improvement, • Stakeholder Engagement and Influence, • Communication and Presentation Skills, • Team Leadership and Development, • Decision Making and Problem Solving, • Change Management We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package. Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners. We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy. Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK’s major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater. We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer. We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment – we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.

As a Bid Manager, you will take ownership of end-to-end bid management and the production of high-quality technical proposals for inclusion within tender submissions across our utility and infrastructure portfolio. You will craft compelling, evidence-led responses that demonstrate the Network Plus’ technical capability, safety record, and proven ability to deliver complex utilities and infrastructure programmes across regulated markets. Working within a regulated environment shaped by Ofwat, Ofgem, and industry price-control and investment cycles (AMP and RIIO), you will translate client priorities, framework requirements, and evaluation criteria into winning, client-specific submissions. You will be joining a dynamic and successful team that has achieved an average win rate (by value) of more than 75% over the last five years. This is a key hire for the business; vital to ensuring we achieve our vision and ambitious targets over the next five years. • Plan, manage, and complete non-commercial (quality) submissions across multiple utility clients, ensuring a client-specific focus and alignment to published evaluation criteria is applied throughout., • Develop articulate, coherent responses that support comprehensive submissions, utilising written text, method statements, case studies, photographs, sketches, and supporting documents where applicable., • Adopt best-practice proposal writing techniques – including win themes, storyboarding, and answer planning – to maximise the scoring potential of every submission against the client's price/quality split and MEAT criteria., • Work to exceed expected quality standards, complying with internal governance and bid processes and contributing to their continuous improvement., • Read, understand, and extract key bid requirements from client documentation (SQ/PQQ, ITT, specifications, and framework schedules), and communicate these clearly to the wider bid team., • Engage with subject matter experts across operations, SHEQ, commercial, and technical delivery to ensure that workstream specifics, methodologies, and safe systems of work are accurately embedded into bid responses., • Maintain a high level of market intelligence, including insight into wider industry best practice, competitor activity, regulatory drivers (Ofwat/Ofgem), investment cycles (AMP/RIIO), and client-specific priorities., • Identify and implement opportunities to improve the end-to-end bid process, including the development and upkeep of a reusable content and case study library., • Manage client procurement portals to ensure all requirements, deadlines, and clarifications are understood, tracked, and applied to the bid process., • Review and develop draft responses provided by other members of staff into polished, compliant, submission-ready content., • Raise clarification questions with the Head of Bids or Bid Lead to ensure Tender Queries are captured and submitted within client deadlines., • Support post-tender activity, including presentations, negotiations, clarification responses, and structured win/loss reviews to inform future submissions., • Proven experience in a bid team, with a track record of directly managing or contributing to successful tenders (SQ/PQQ and ITT stages), • Understanding of bid management throughout the full bid lifecycle, from opportunity qualification and bid/no-bid through to submission, clarification, and post-tender review, • Familiarity with regulated frameworks and public/utility procurement routes, including framework call-offs, mini-competitions, and OJEU/Find a Tender processes, • Working knowledge of relevant compliance and accreditation requirements (e.g. CDM 2015, NRSWA, SSIP schemes, ISO 9001/14001/45001), • Computer literate in MS Office – Word, Excel and Powerpoint – with confidence navigating client e-procurement portals, • Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to turn technical input into clear, persuasive narrative, • Well-organised with excellent time management and the ability to run multiple deadlines concurrently, • High attention to detail and a commitment to quality and compliance, • Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities to fixed submission deadlines, • Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative bid team, • Ideally with sector knowledge and understanding of utilities, infrastructure, and construction, ideally across one or more of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, wastewater or traffic management. We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package. Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners. We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy. Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK’s major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater. We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer. We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment – we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.

As a Bid Writer, you will be responsible for producing all technical proposals included within tender submission documents across our gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater portfolios. Your writing will bring the Company's knowledge, experience, and delivery capability to life — turning technical detail and operational input into clear, persuasive, evidence-led narrative that scores. This is a writing-first role. You will own the craft of the response: interpreting the question, planning the answer, drafting compelling copy, and refining it through review into polished, compliant, submission-ready content. Working within a regulated environment shaped by Ofwat, Ofgem, and industry investment cycles (AMP and RIIO), you will tailor every response to the specific client, framework, and evaluation criteria in front of you. You will be joining a dynamic and successful team that has achieved an average win rate (by value) of more than 70% over the last four years. This is a key hire for the business; vital to ensuring we achieve our vision and ambitious targets over the next five years. • Plan, draft, and complete non-commercial (quality) submissions, ensuring a client-specific focus and alignment to the published evaluation criteria is applied to every response., • Develop articulate, coherent, and persuasive responses that support comprehensive submissions, utilising written text, method statements, case studies, photographs, sketches, and supporting documents where applicable., • Interpret each question, plan the answer against the marking scheme, and structure content so that it directly and fully addresses what the evaluator is scoring., • Adopt best-practice proposal writing techniques – including win themes, storyboarding, and features-to-benefits – to maximise the scoring potential of every submission., • Craft compelling Social Value, sustainability, carbon reduction, and community engagement narratives that respond to client and regulatory expectations., • Work to exceed expected quality standards, complying with internal bid processes and contributing to their continuous improvement., • Read, understand, and extract key bid requirements from client documentation (SQ/PQQ, ITT, specifications, and framework schedules), and communicate these clearly to the wider bid team., • Interview and engage subject matter experts across operations, SHEQ, commercial, and technical delivery to gather the detail and evidence needed, then translate it into reader-friendly, benefit-led narrative., • Review, edit, and develop draft responses provided by other members of staff into polished, consistent, submission-ready content, applying a single clear voice throughout., • Maintain and grow a reusable content and case study library, keeping boilerplate accurate, current, and ready to tailor., • Maintain a high level of market intelligence, including insight into wider industry best practice, competitor activity, and client/regulatory information (Ofwat/Ofgem, AMP/RIIO)., • Proactively build knowledge of the organisation's offerings and differentiators to effec-tively articulate solutions and communicate value to customers and stakeholders., • Identify opportunities to improve the end-to-end bid process., • Manage client procurement portals to ensure all requirements, deadlines, and documents are understood and applied to the bid process., • Raise clarification questions with the Head of Bids or Bid Lead to ensure Tender Queries are captured and submitted within client deadlines., • Support post-submission activity, including refining content for presentations, clarifications, and structured win/loss reviews to strengthen future writing., • Exceptional written English, with a proven ability to write clear, persuasive, and grammatically flawless responses for a scored, evaluated audience, • Experience writing, tenders, or technical proposals (SQ/PQQ and ITT), ideally within utilities, infrastructure, construction or traffic management sectors, • The ability to translate technical, operational, and commercial input into engaging plain-English narrative pitched at the right level for an evaluator, • Strong answer-planning skills – able to deconstruct a question, map the marking scheme, and structure a response that directly addresses every requirement, • A confident editor, comfortable rewriting and elevating the drafts of others while preserving technical accuracy and consistency of tone and voice, • Meticulous attention to detail across spelling, grammar, formatting, word counts, and compliance with question requirements, • Awareness of best-practice proposal techniques such as win themes, storyboarding, features-to-benefits, and evidencing claims with proof points, • Understanding of the bid lifecycle, from receipt of client documentation through to submission, clarification, and review, • Computer literate in MS Office – Word, Excel and Powerpoint – with confidence navigating client e-procurement portals, • Well-organised, with excellent time management and the ability to write to fixed deadlines across multiple concurrent submissions, • Ability to develop effective relationships with technical stakeholders to obtain information and insights needed to address response requirements and articulate solutions clearly and accurately, • Ability to work under pressure while maintaining quality, • Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative bid team We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package. Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners. We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy. Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK’s major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater. We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer. We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment – we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.

Are you a driven, hands-on leader with a passion for retail, food, and fast-paced environments? We're on the lookout for a Retail Trade Counter Manager in the Food sector to take the reins of our client's thriving wholesale operation in the Manchester area. This is more than just a management roleit's an opportunity to own the day-to-day and commercial performance of three key sites and play a pivotal part in their continued growth. You'll be the glue between the on-the-ground operations and Head Office Commercial and Finance teams, helping shape pricing, purchasing, product ranges and performance strategy while taking ownership of sales, profitability and operational excellence. What You'll Be Doing Taking full ownership of the operations, staffing, stock, cash handling and overall commercial performance across each site. Driving profitable sales growth through excellent customer service, effective merchandising, pricing and product availability. Leading, coaching and inspiring on-site teams to create a high-performance culture focused on accountability, teamwork and exceptional customer experience. Planning staffing levels to meet trading demands whilst maintaining strong control of labour costs. Working hand-in-hand with the Commercial team to fine-tune pricing, promotional activity, product selection and supplier relationships. Ensuring excellent stock availability through effective forecasting, purchasing, ordering and inventory management. Driving stock accuracy whilst minimising waste, shrinkage and stock loss through robust controls. Maintaining tight financial controls and reporting systems in collaboration with the central Finance team. Monitoring key commercial KPIs including sales, margin, profitability, labour and stock performance, using data to identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Ensuring the highest standards of presentation, hygiene, food safety, health & safety and regulatory compliance across every site. Constantly analysing sales data and market trends to identify opportunities that improve both customer experience and commercial performance. Who Are You? An experienced commercial operator, from a retail, wholesale, or markets background with proven experience in the food sector. Someone with proven responsibility for sales, profitability and operational performance. A strong leader who enjoys recruiting, coaching and developing high-performing teams. Commercially savvy, confident making data-led decisions and using KPIs to improve performance. Experienced in managing stock, inventory, cash and customer experience simultaneously within a busy, high-volume trading environment. A highly organised problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced setting. An excellent communicator who enjoys building relationships across operations, suppliers and Head Office teams. Key Requirements Availability for early mornings and Saturday tradingit comes with the territory! Flexibility to support new market openings and business growth. Confidence working cross-functionally with Commercial and Finance teams to ensure seamless execution. Flexibility to support the business outside normal trading hours when required. This is your chance to take on a dynamic leadership role with genuine autonomy to influence trading decisions, shape product ranges, improve profitability and help drive the future growth of the regional market and wholesale business. If this sounds like your next challenge and you have the experience to hit the ground running, apply via the link below and we'll be in touch. JBRP1_UKTJ

Are you an experienced RMN looking for an opportunity to influence clinical standards and specialist care across a national organisation? We are working with a well-established care provider to appoint a Group Clinical Lead into a highly influential senior leadership position. Working closely with senior Quality, Regulation and Operational leaders, you will provide group-wide clinical leadership and assurance while helping shape the organisation's approach to specialist care. This is an opportunity to move beyond individual service management and have a genuine impact across a national portfolio. The Package: £85,000 - £100,000 basic salary with a comprehensive benefits package including a car allowance. The role: As Group Clinical Lead, you will provide expert clinical leadership, challenge and support across the organisation, helping ensure consistently high standards of safe, effective and person-centred care. You will: • Provide group-wide clinical leadership and professional nursing oversight., • Strengthen clinical governance, assurance and risk management., • Lead clinical standards across areas including medicines, falls, wounds, infection prevention, deterioration, care planning and documentation., • Provide specialist expertise across mental health, dementia, complex needs and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)., • Support services with complex admissions, clinical risks and challenging presentations., • Identify clinical trends and areas for improvement through audits, incidents, safeguarding, complaints and quality data., • Support CQC readiness and regulatory assurance., • Develop clinical policies, guidance, training and best practice., • Coach and influence Registered Managers, nurses and operational leaders., • Work with commissioners, ICBs, NHS teams, safeguarding professionals and other external stakeholders., • Provide leadership and oversight to specialist clinical/PBS colleagues.Who we're looking for You must be an RMN with current NMC registration and have substantial experience within mental health, dementia, complex needs and/or specialist care. We would particularly like to hear from candidates with: • Senior clinical leadership experience within adult social care, specialist care, nursing or a related environment., • Strong knowledge of mental health, dementia, complex needs and PBS., • Excellent understanding of clinical governance, quality assurance and clinical risk., • Experience operating across multiple services or at regional/group level., • Strong knowledge of CQC regulation, safeguarding and the Mental Capacity Act., • The credibility to influence senior operational leaders while remaining connected to frontline clinical practice., • Experience supporting complex services, admissions or placements., • A track record of improving clinical standards and resident outcomes.You could currently be working as a Group Clinical Lead, National Clinical Lead, Head of Clinical Services, Head of Nursing, Clinical Governance Lead, Clinical Quality Lead or in a similar senior clinical position. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced clinical leader who wants the autonomy and influence to shape clinical practice across a significant national care portfolio. Location: North England with regular national travel. Apply today or contact Mike Turton at Leaders in Care for a confidential discussion. LICMT JBRP1_UKTJ

About Averill House Care Home Averill House Care Home is a 48 bed care home in Newton Heath, Manchester, specialising in residential dementia and nursing dementia care. The home provides a calm, supportive environment where residents are treated with dignity and encouraged to maintain their independence. As part of the team, you will work alongside an experienced care team, building meaningful relationships with residents and making a genuine difference to their daily lives. Head Chef Contract • £16.20 - £16.80 per hour, • Contracted to 40 hours per week, • Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided, • 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)No late evenings or split shifts, offering a consistent working pattern and genuine work life balance, alongside ongoing training, development and clear opportunities for career progression within a well structured and supportive environment. Role Overview As Head Chef, you will take full ownership of the kitchen, leading from the front to deliver high quality, nutritious and enjoyable meals that are central to daily life. This is a role where your leadership and standards will shape the entire dining experience, creating meals that residents look forward to every day. You will drive all aspects of kitchen operations, from menu planning and food preparation to stock control, compliance and team performance. Working with fresh ingredients, you will ensure meals are tailored to individual dietary needs while maintaining consistently high standards of presentation, nutrition and food safety. With a strong focus on efficiency and cost control, you will manage stock, ordering and budgets effectively, minimising waste while ensuring quality is never compromised. Leading and developing your team, you will build a well organised, motivated and high performing kitchen. This role offers a rare opportunity to combine strong leadership, quality food and a better work life balance. What We Are Looking For • City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent, or working towards, • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, • Proven experience leading or managing a kitchen, • Strong leadership and organisational skills, • Good understanding of dietary requirements and food safety, • A proactive, reliable and quality focused approachWhat We Offer, • Paid Enhanced DBS, • Uniform provided, • Group life assurance cover, • Wagestream - financial wellbeing support and flexible access to earned pay, • A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more, • GP Online for you and your dependants under 16, • Access to more than 1,600 high-street and online discounts, • Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year, • Award-winning learning and development, with support to achieve recognised qualifications, • Clear opportunities for career development and progression, • Recognition initiatives and Long Service Awards, • 'Refer a Friend' scheme offering up to £1,000 per successful referral, depending on the roleAbout Care Concern Group Averill House is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the UK. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating supportive, rewarding workplaces where our colleagues can grow, develop and thrive. Our five values Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity shape how we care, how we work and how we support one another. If you want a role where your experience is valued, your character matters and your work has genuine purpose, we would love to hear from you. JBRP1_UKTJ

Our client, a national technology company, is seeking a skilled Full Stack Java Engineer to support high-quality engineering across a modern, scalable software platform. This role sits within a fast-paced, collaborative environment and offers strong exposure to architecture, modern tooling and complex technical challenges. Key technical duties to include: Contribute to solution architecture in partnership with senior engineers and the Head Architect Support the creation and presentation of technical approaches and proposed solutions Produce clear, high-level documentation for agreed technical implementations Participate in solution design sessions, design workshops and peer code reviews Write high-quality, well-tested production code and assist with refactoring legacy components Apply best-practice development techniques, including design patterns and coding standards Contribute to user story creation, acceptance criteria, estimation and testing Fully engage in agile ceremonies: planning, stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives Stay current with emerging technologies relevant to the platform and business needs Support and collaborate with colleagues, sharing knowledge and contributing to team capability The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Java Spring, microservices architecture and event-driven systems using Kafka. You will demonstrate the ability to build robust, scalable and highly available solutions, with hands-on experience across Docker, Kubernetes, MongoDB and modern observability tooling. A solid grounding in design patterns, Domain-Driven Design and front-end developmentideally Reactis important, along with the ability to produce production-quality code with solid test coverage. Strong communication skills, proactive ownership, transparency and a solution-focused mindset are essential in this high-tempo, collaborative engineering culture. The company provides a competitive salary and a fast-paced, supportive engineering environment built on psychological safety, open communication and technical excellence. Youll work with modern technologies, gain exposure to complex architectural challenges and have opportunities to grow your technical capability. The organisation promotes continuous learning, mentoring opportunities and professional development, giving engineers the space to innovate, share knowledge and contribute to high-impact, scalable systems. This role also offers hybrid working flexibility, with two office days per week. TPBN1_UKTJ

UK Rigging in Bolton is seeking an Projects Coordinator to support the Head of Projects and the wider team in organising and delivering rigging services across the UK. The role focuses on smooth administration, scheduling, travel planning and calendar management, with opportunities to participate in

Job Title: Financial Controller Location: Bury Salary: £65,000 to £75,000 + Bonus scheme up to 40% of annual salary + access to private healthcare scheme Overview: The Financial Controller is responsible for the financial management, control, reporting and compliance of the UK and Irish businesses. The role will act as the lead finance professional within the UK and Irish operations, providing accurate financial information, commercial insight and strategic support to the Managing Director whilst ensuring alignment with Group policies and reporting requirements. Key Responsibilities Financial Management & Reporting Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting analysis. Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes. Produce financial reports, KPIs and forecasts for local management and Group Finance. Maintain integrity of the general ledger and financial records. Deliver balance sheet reconciliations and ensure robust financial controls. Coordinate annual statutory accounts and audit requirements. Budgeting & Forecasting Lead the annual budgeting process. Prepare rolling forecasts and cash flow projections. Monitor performance against budget and identify risks and opportunities. Provide actionable financial analysis to support business decisions. Business Partnering Support the Managing Director and management team with financial insight and decision-making. Analyse profitability by customer, product range and distribution channel. Challenge costs and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements. Evaluate business cases and investment proposals. Group Reporting & Head Office Liaison Act as the primary finance contact between the UK and Irish businesses and the Group Finance team. Prepare and submit monthly Group reporting packs within agreed deadlines. Ensure compliance with Group accounting policies and procedures. Support Group reporting requirements, including consolidation requests and ad hoc analysis. Participate in regular finance reviews and meetings with Head Office. Cash Flow & Working Capital Management Manage cash flow and liquidity requirements. Monitor debtor and creditor performance. Optimise working capital and inventory management. Oversee banking relationships and treasury activities. Compliance & Governance Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards, tax regulations and statutory requirements. Manage VAT, Corporation Tax and PAYE compliance processes. Maintain a strong internal control environment. Support risk management and business continuity planning. Systems & Process Improvement Drive improvements in financial systems and reporting processes. Support ERP and business system developments. Enhance reporting automation and data quality. Implement financial controls and process efficiencies. Leverage AI technologies and system improvements to automate routine finance activities, increase process efficiency, enhance reporting quality, and support scalable business growth. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Timeliness and accuracy of monthly reporting. Cash flow management and working capital performance. Compliance with Group reporting deadlines. Audit outcomes and control effectiveness. Quality of financial support provided to business management. Finance process efficiency and continuous improvement achievements. Person Specification Essential Qualifications Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Strong technical accounting knowledge. Essential Experience Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior finance role. Experience within an SME environment. Experience in sales, distribution, wholesale or supply chain businesses. Monthly management reporting and budgeting experience. Experience working with international parent companies or multinational organisations. Proven experience managing audits and statutory compliance. Essential Skills Strong financial and commercial acumen. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Advanced Excel and financial systems capability. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on. Effective relationship-building across different cultures and geographies. Strong organisational and project management abilities. Desirable Experience Experience reporting to a Nordic or European parent company. Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Business Central, IFS or similar. Exposure to inventory-based businesses. Knowledge of transfer pricing and intercompany accounting. INDAB

Join One of the North West's Leading Technology Providers The DMS Digital Group Ltd delivers innovative technology solutions to schools, colleges and businesses across the UK. From Managed IT Services and enterprise networking through to CCTV, AV, print and communications, we help organisations transform the way they work through a single trusted technology partner. As our project portfolio continues to grow, we are seeking a technically minded Solutions Delivery Lead to bridge the gap between Sales and Operations, ensuring projects are planned, coordinated and delivered to the highest standards. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced individual with a background in IT infrastructure, networking, CCTV, AV or technical project delivery who wants to play a key role in the successful delivery of varied and exciting projects. The Role Reporting directly to the Service & Operations Director, you will take ownership of projects from the point of sales handover through to successful delivery. You will work closely with our Sales Team, customers, suppliers, engineers and operational teams to ensure every project is correctly surveyed, documented, planned and coordinated before implementation begins. This is not a desk-based administration role. We are looking for someone who enjoys visiting customer sites, understanding technical requirements, identifying risks and creating clear delivery plans that set projects up for success. You will become the central point of coordination between Commercial and Operations, ensuring projects are fully prepared before engineers arrive onsite. Key Responsibilities Project Planning & Coordination Take ownership of projects following commercial sign-off and handover. Assist Project Manager with conducting customer site surveys and requirements gathering. Produce detailed Scope of Works and Orders of Works documentation. Develop project plans, schedules and delivery programmes. Work with project manager to identify risks, dependencies and installation challenges. Ensure projects are fully prepared before deployment begins. Customer Engagement Attend customer meetings and site visits. Build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders. Manage customer expectations throughout project delivery. Act as a key point of contact during the planning and implementation phases. Technical Validation Review and validate technical requirements. Ensure networking, power, connectivity and infrastructure requirements are understood. Coordinate with specialist teams and suppliers. Support solution design validation where required. Delivery Management Monitor project progress against agreed milestones. Escalate issues and risks proactively. Ensure a smooth transition into support and service delivery teams following completion. Continuous Improvement Improve project handover processes between Sales and Operations. Help develop consistent delivery standards across the business. Support the continued growth of our project delivery capability. Types of Projects You will be involved in a wide variety of technology projects including: Verkada CCTV & Access Control Enterprise Networking & Wi-Fi Meter Network Deployments Managed IT Services Structured Cabling Education Technology Solutions Multi-Technology DMSOne Deployments No two projects are the same, making this an exciting role for someone who enjoys variety and ownership. About You You will likely come from a technical infrastructure, systems integration, networking or project delivery background and have experience coordinating or planning technology installations. You may currently be working as a: Technical Project Manager Infrastructure Project Engineer Network Project Engineer Solutions Architect Technical Delivery Lead Deployment Manager Security Systems Project Manager CCTV Project Coordinator Installations Manager IT Project Engineer Most importantly, you will be highly organised, technically aware and capable of bringing together multiple disciplines to achieve successful project outcomes. Essential Skills & Experience Experience planning and coordinating technical projects. Strong customer-facing communication skills. Experience conducting site surveys and requirements gathering. Ability to create professional project documentation. Good understanding of networking and infrastructure concepts. Excellent organisational and planning abilities. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong attention to detail. Full UK Driving Licence. Desirable Experience Verkada CCTV and Access Control. Education sector projects. Managed IT Services. Enterprise networking. Structured cabling deployments. Audio Visual installations. Systems integration projects. Project management qualifications. Location & Travel This role is based from our Bolton Head Office and will primarily support projects across the North West. However, DMS operates nationally and applicants must be willing to travel throughout the UK when required. Occasional overnight stays will form part of the role depending on project location and customer requirements. A company vehicle or vehicle allowance will be provided. What We Offer Company vehicle or vehicle allowance Laptop and mobile phone Pension scheme Ongoing training and development Career progression opportunities Exposure to a wide variety of technologies and projects Opportunity to help shape a growing project delivery function Why Join DMS? This is a unique opportunity to join a growing technology group where you will have genuine ownership and influence over how projects are delivered. Working directly with senior leadership, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of projects spanning IT, Networking, Security, AV, Print and Education Technology solutions throughout the UK. If you enjoy working with customers, solving problems, planning successful projects and making things happen, we'd love to hear from you

Our client, a national technology company, is seeking a skilled Full Stack Java Engineer to support high‑quality engineering across a modern, scalable software platform. This role sits within a fast‑paced, collaborative environment and offers strong exposure to architecture, modern tooling and complex technical challenges. Key technical duties to include: • Contribute to solution architecture in partnership with senior engineers and the Head Architect, • Support the creation and presentation of technical approaches and proposed solutions, • Produce clear, high‑level documentation for agreed technical implementations, • Participate in solution design sessions, design workshops and peer code reviews, • Write high‑quality, well‑tested production code and assist with refactoring legacy components, • Apply best‑practice development techniques, including design patterns and coding standards, • Contribute to user story creation, acceptance criteria, estimation and testing, • Fully engage in agile ceremonies: planning, stand‑ups, reviews and retrospectives, • Stay current with emerging technologies relevant to the platform and business needs, • Support and collaborate with colleagues, sharing knowledge and contributing to team capability The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Java Spring, microservices architecture and event‑driven systems using Kafka. You will demonstrate the ability to build robust, scalable and highly available solutions, with hands‑on experience across Docker, Kubernetes, MongoDB and modern observability tooling. A solid grounding in design patterns, Domain‑Driven Design and front‑end development—ideally React—is important, along with the ability to produce production‑quality code with solid test coverage. Strong communication skills, proactive ownership, transparency and a solution‑focused mindset are essential in this high‑tempo, collaborative engineering culture. The company provides a competitive salary and a fast‑paced, supportive engineering environment built on psychological safety, open communication and technical excellence. You’ll work with modern technologies, gain exposure to complex architectural challenges and have opportunities to grow your technical capability. The organisation promotes continuous learning, mentoring opportunities and professional development, giving engineers the space to innovate, share knowledge and contribute to high‑impact, scalable systems. This role also offers hybrid working flexibility, with two office days per week

Interim Senior HR Business Partner (Potential for Temp-to-Perm) North West/Bolton/Warrington with ad hoc National Travel Hybrid - 3 days per week on site£60,000 - £75,000 + Benefits Shape the people agenda for a growing infrastructure business. Hays HR is delighted to be partnering exclusively with a major infrastructure and utilities organisation to appoint an Interim Senior HR Business Partner. This is a newly created strategic leadership role designed to support business growth, organisational transformation and workforce capability across a complex, multi-site operational environment. This opportunity would suit an experienced Senior HR Business Partner, Senior People Partner, Head of HR or Regional HR Manager who thrives in fast-paced, project-based organisations and has experience supporting operational or field-based workforces.The organisation is seeking a high-calibre HR professional who can make an immediate impact during a period of growth, change and continued investment. The role is initially offered on an interim basis, with the potential to become permanent for the right individual. The Role Reporting to the People Director, you will act as a strategic business partner to senior leaders across the organisation, leading the delivery of commercially focused people solutions that support business performance, workforce capability and long-term growth. You will play a key role in shaping people strategy while providing leadership across employee relations, workforce planning, organisational design, talent, engagement and change programmes. The position also has responsibility for leading a multidisciplinary people team to deliver a consistent and high-quality employee experience. Key Responsibilities Partner with senior leadership teams to drive people strategy and business performance. Lead complex employee relations and organisational change activity. Support business growth through workforce planning, succession planning and talent strategies. Lead TUPE transfers, consultations, mobilisation and integration programmes. Influence senior stakeholders on organisational design, performance and capability initiatives. Utilise people data and workforce insights to inform business decisions. Lead and develop a team across HR partnering, HR operations and talent acquisition. Drive engagement, inclusion and leadership capability across multiple business areas. Support mergers, acquisitions and business transformation projects. Ensure consistent application of policies, governance and people processes across the organisation. About You We are keen to speak with experienced HR professionals who have operated in large, complex and operationally focused environments. You will ideally bring: Significant experience as a Senior HR Business Partner, Senior People Partner, Head of HR or equivalent. Proven experience partnering Executive and Senior Leadership teams. Strong employee relations expertise, including complex and sensitive case management. Experience leading organisational change, restructures, consultation and transformation activity. Strong knowledge of workforce planning, recruitment strategy and talent management. Experience managing or leading HR teams. Excellent commercial acumen and ability to align people initiatives to organisational objectives. Strong analytical skills with the ability to utilise people metrics and workforce data. Ideally CIPD Level 7 qualified or working towards a relevant qualification. Sector ExperienceCandidates from the following sectors are particularly encouraged to apply: Utilities Infrastructure Civil Engineering Construction Water Energy Highways Rail Facilities Management TelecommunicationsExperience supporting operational, project-based, unionised or geographically dispersed workforces would be highly advantageous. Being involved in the utility/infrastructure sector, sector knowledge is particularly valuable. Location Applicants should be within reasonable commuting distance of either location and willing to travel nationally on an ad hoc basis to support operational teams and major customers. Package £60,000 - £75,000 salary equivalent Interim role (to start by end of October 2026); potential temp-to-perm opportunity Strategic leadership role with significant visibility Opportunity to shape a growing people function Nationally recognised infrastructure and utilities environment Flexible future permanent opportunities available for exceptional performers Due to the high volume of expected applications to the role, the most efficient response will be gained by applying with your current CV in the first instance to start a conversation. or email: 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 (url removed)

Head of Quality, GMP Location: Greater Manchester Type: Permanent Salary: c£60,000- £65,000 A growing and highly regulated pharmaceutical organisation is seeking an experienced Head of Quality to lead its Quality function and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing, quality assurance, and quality control operations. This senior leadership role is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining an effective Quality Management System (QMS), leading audits and inspections, and developing a high-performing quality team. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping quality strategy while supporting operational excellence and business growth. Key Responsibilities Lead the Quality Assurance and Quality Control functions across the site. • Develop and implement quality strategies aligned with business objectives. • Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) and GMP compliance standards. • Lead regulatory, customer, and internal audits and inspections. • Oversee CAPA, deviations, change controls, risk management, and validation activities. • Ensure quality documentation, SOPs, and technical agreements remain inspection-ready. • Monitor and report on quality KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives. • Manage departmental budgets, resources, and succession planning. • Coach, mentor, and develop quality teams to deliver high performance. About You Degree qualified in a scientific discipline. • Significant leadership experience within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment. • Strong knowledge of quality systems, regulatory compliance, validation, and risk management. • Proven experience managing audits and inspections. • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and people leadership skills. • Results-driven with a continuous improvement mindset. What's on Offer Senior leadership position with significant influence across the business. • Opportunity to shape quality strategy within a growing organisation. • Competitive salary and benefits package. • Collaborative and forward-thinking working environment. • This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced quality leader looking to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic pharmaceutical business. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us

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