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Join LGPS Central at a pivotal moment-where investment meets longterm impact. At LGPS Central, we're at the heart of one of the most exciting shifts in the pensions and investment industry. With the Government's Fit for Future agenda and wider pensions reform driving real change, now is the perfect time to join us and play a leading role in shaping how billions of pounds are invested for the benefit of local communities. We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Portfolio Manager - Private Credit to join our growing Private Markets team within the Investment function at LGPS Central. Reporting to the Senior Portfolio Manager, you will contribute to the ongoing development and oversight of the Company's Private Credit portfolio, supporting the delivery of long term, risk adjusted returns for our Partner Funds. The Private Credit portfolio is expected to grow significantly and includes investments in corporate, infrastructure and real estate private debt. The role will involve detailed evaluation of investment opportunities, ongoing portfolio management and monitoring, and supporting the development of new investment strategies, in line with LGPS Central's investment beliefs and Responsible Investment principles. You'll be part of a collaborative team responsible for sourcing and managing high quality investment opportunities while maintaining strong governance, risk control, and alignment with the needs of LGPS Central's Partner Funds. This is a certified role under the Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SMCR) and is subject to Fitness and Propriety assessments and other regulatory requirements. What you'll be doing: As our Portfolio Manager Credit, here's a flavour of what you'll get involved in: • Support the design and delivery of LGPS Central's Private Credit strategy, contributing to the development of new fund vehicles, coinvestment programmes, and bespoke investment structures that meet Partner Fund objectives., • Lead on the structuring, onboarding and launch of new Private Credit funds, working closely with legal, compliance, operations, and external advisers to ensure operational readiness and regulatory alignment., • Conduct comprehensive due diligence and analysis of investment opportunities, including primary fund commitments, secondary transactions, and coinvestments across a range of private debt strategies., • Prepare highquality investment papers, clearly articulating investment rationale, financial and credit analysis, risks, ESG considerations and value for money and present recommendations to internal Investment Committees., • Monitor and manage the performance of the Private Credit portfolio, including manager engagement, portfolio reviews, risk assessments, performance analysis and participation in LP Advisory Committees., • Develop a forwardlooking risk assessment process including stresstesting and scenario planning, • Ensure all investment activity is compliant with internal governance, regulatory requirements (e.g., FCA, SM&CR), and the firm's Responsible Investment and Stewardship policies., • Contribute to investment pipeline tracking and strategic asset allocation reviews, ensuring a forwardlooking approach to deployment and rebalancing across mandates., • Deliver timely, accurate reporting to internal stakeholders and Partner Funds, including performance, risk, pipeline activity, and ESG metrics, with input into board and committee materials., • Act as a subject matter expert within Private Credit, supporting internal training, sharing market intelligence, and participating in industry events and collaborative working groups., • Work collaboratively across LGPS Central, partnering with colleagues in the Private Markets team, Investment Operations, Risk, Compliance, and Responsible Investment to support a high performing, research led investment culture. About Us LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for eight local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £45bn+ of their assets. It is one of eight Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK. LGPS Central's Partner Funds are: • Cheshire Pension Fund, • Derbyshire Pension Fund, • Leicestershire Pension Fund, • Nottinghamshire Pension Fund, • Shropshire Pension Fund, • Staffordshire Pension Fund, • West Midlands Pension Fund, • Worcestershire Pension Fund The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class. LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybridworking environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links. Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds. Requirements The ideal candidate will bring a strong track record and extensive experience in private debt markets, gained within an asset manager, asset owner, investment bank, advisor or rating agency. Experience working with or on behalf of pension funds or other institutional investors is highly desirable. The successful individual will demonstrate: • Proven experience in evaluating, pricing and monitoring Private Credit investment, investment origination, credit underwriting and negotiation of legal terms for primary fund commitments, co-investments, and private debt strategies, • Solid understanding of credit risk analysis, credit risk metrics, covenant structures, investment documentation, and portfolio construction principles, • Familiarity with relevant regulatory and operational frameworks such as AIFMD, FCA regulations, and private markets fund structures (e.g. LPAs, term sheets), • Strong analytical, financial modelling, and presentation skills, with the ability to distil complex information into clear, actionable insights, • Stakeholder management and collaborative working with external managers, legal advisers, and internal stakeholders to ensure effective investment execution and oversight, • Awareness of ESG integration and responsible investment practices in credit portfolios, • Excellent communication skills with the ability to produce clear, wellstructured reports and investment committee papers, • A collaborative and professional approach, aligned with LGPS Central's values of transparency, rigour, and long term sustainable investing Qualifications: • Degree level or equivalent, • CFA or equivalent qualification/relevant investment experience, • Has or can meet all the requirements of being an FCA approved person. What do we offer? We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy: • Competitive salary, • An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme, • 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays, • 2 days paid volunteering days, • An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays, • Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities, • Welfare and Familyfriendly policies, • Enhanced pay for new parents, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme 247 Health & Wellbeing Support, • Vitality Private Medical Insurance, • Hybrid Working, • Company Service Awards, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Company Electric Vehicle Scheme, • Nominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 Personnel Today Awards 2022, • Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023, • Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023

Senior Insight Analyst Location: Midlands - Hybrid (2 days in office) Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 + benefits Start Date: ASAP The Company A well-established UK industrial distribution organisation operating in a high-SKU complexity environment. The business serves diverse customers across multiple sectors, managing extensive product catalogues, complex pricing structures, and sophisticated supply chain operations. With significant investment in data infrastructure and analytics capabilities, the company is building a forward-thinking analytics function that champions data-driven decision-making across all business areas. This is an opportunity to join during a transformational period where data literacy and commercial insight are becoming core to competitive advantage. The Role This is a unique opportunity for a versatile and proactive Senior Insight Analyst who thrives on solving diverse business challenges through data. You will act as a critical data partner across the entire organisation - from warehouse operations to eCommerce - delivering insights that drive measurable commercial impact. The role blends analytical depth with business acumen, storytelling, and a passion for empowering others to use data confidently. You will work with stakeholders at all levels of data literacy, translating complex analysis into clear, actionable recommendations that shape strategic decisions. This is not a siloed reporting role. You will have variety - one day analysing pricing and profitability, the next helping the eCommerce team optimise digital performance or supporting finance with margin analysis. Key Responsibilities Cross-Functional Analysis & Business Partnering • Serve as the go-to data consultant for teams across the business, supporting stakeholders with varying levels of data literacy, • Deliver insights spanning logistics efficiency, inventory turnover, sales performance, and marketing campaign effectiveness, • Independently explore large, complex datasets to uncover trends, anomalies, and opportunities, • Translate findings into clear, actionable stories through compelling data visualisations and presentations, • Support the finance team with data for financial planning, analysis, and reporting, • Partner with FP&A to provide analytical perspectives on revenue, margin, and cost trends, • Promote a culture of data-driven thinking across the organisation, • Develop analyses that demonstrate the value of key metrics and evolve into repeatable reports, • Work hands-on with the company's modern data platform, • Use SQL for querying and joining large, cross-functional datasets, • Apply Python for advanced analysis, data manipulation, and process automation This role will focus on analytical areas central to a wholesale/distribution environment, including: • Pricing & Margin Analysis: Contract/matrix pricing, price realisation, rebate effectiveness, • Customer & Product Profitability: SKU-level analysis, cost-to-serve modelling, • Working Capital: Order-to-cash cycle analysis, payment terms optimisation, • Inventory & Purchasing: ABC/XYZ classification, purchase price variance, GMROI, excess & obsolete stock identification, • Marketing Analytics: Customer lifecycle analysis, RFM segmentation, promotion effectiveness Technical Skills (Essential) • Strong proficiency in SQL for data extraction, transformation, and complex queries, • Advanced Excel skills for day-to-day analysis (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, complex formulas), • Experience with Power BI or Tableau for dashboarding and visualisation, • Proven background in a data analyst or business intelligence role, • Demonstrable experience working with large, complex datasets, • Track record of delivering actionable insights that influenced business decisions, • Experience within a wholesale, distribution, or supply chain environment with high SKU complexity, • Exposure to ERP systems (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle), • Experience with Salesforce and Google Analytics, • Exceptional problem-solving ability with a keen eye for accuracy and detail, • Strong business acumen and the ability to connect insights to commercial outcomes, • Excellent communication and presentation skills - able to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences, • A collaborative, curious, and self-motivated mindset, • Comfortable working in a dynamic environment and managing multiple priorities You will join a forward-thinking organisation that values curiosity, collaboration, and commercial impact. This role offers: • Genuine variety - work across multiple business functions rather than being siloed in one area, • Strategic influence - partner with senior leadership to shape business decisions, • Professional development - exposure to modern data platforms and diverse analytical challenges, • Visible impact - see your insights directly influence company performance, • Growing function - help build and shape the analytics capability Interview Process • Stage 1: Technical assessment (SQL-focused), • Stage 2: Interview with Hiring Manager and Analytics Lead (competency and technical discussion) Send your CV to Mohammed Buhariwala or connect on LinkedIn to learn more about this opportunity. Keywords: Senior Insight Analyst, Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Python, Distribution Analytics, Wholesale Analytics, Inventory Analytics, Supply Chain Analytics, eCommerce Analytics, Data Visualisation, Business Insights, FP&A, Midlands, Hybrid

Your new company You will be joining a multi-accredited and well-respected Tier 1 civil engineering contractor based in Walsall delivering infrastructure projects valued from £200k up to £5m+. This high-profile contractor is well-known for their commitment to quality, safety and innovation as well as valuing its people and investing in their growth. As part of their continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. This is a dynamic role offering exposure to frameworks and bespoke projects where your commercial acumen will directly impact project success. This is a full-time permanent position based out of their Walsall head office with flexible working. Your new role As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a pivotal role in the commercial management and contract administration of multiple water projects. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will work closely with operational teams and subcontractors, ensuring successful project delivery through robust cost control, contract negotiation and risk management. Key responsibilities include: Reviewing contract terms and supporting risk register development Leading budget, forecast and CVR production Preparing valuations, final accounts and tracking project costs Supporting contract variation assessments and dispute resolution Attending client meetings and negotiating contract terms Conducting project progress reviews and reporting findings Assisting with tendering and implementing commercial systems Driving continuous improvement through post-contract analysis. What you'll need to succeed In order to be successful, you will bring: Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying (or similar) or experience equivalent Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within heavy civils Sound working knowledge of NEC contracts (ideally Options A and C) Experience in subcontractor management, cot analysis and monthly reporting Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills Full UK driving licence. What you'll get in return In return, you will receive: Competitive salary (dependent on experience) Company car or car allowance 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays Fuel card Private medical insurance Life assurance Company pension Flexible working Family-friendly benefits Structured career development and mentorship Opportunity to work on high-impact and rewarding projects Collaborative and supportive team environment Opportunity to grow and advance your career with an industry-leading contractor and more. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Please note - this contractor does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk TPBN1_UKTJ

Rail Systems Integration Lead - Electrical Location : Midland Metro Ltd, Wednesbury Depot, Potters Lane, WS10 0AR Salary : £58,500 per annum + Excellent Benefits Contract : Full time, fixed term Contract - 9 months. Benefits: MML Pension, Annual Leave & Free travel on Tram & WM Bus for you and your partner West Midlands Metro is your gateway to an exciting career in the heart of England's thriving West Midlands region. We are the driving force behind modern, sustainable urban transportation, connecting cities, towns, and most importantly - people! With a strong presence in the heart of England, we play a crucial role in connecting communities, enhancing mobility, and contributing to the economic development of the region. Our sleek trams provide fast, convenient, and eco-friendly transportation solutions, reducing road congestion, lowering carbon emissions, and fostering a greener future for the West Midlands. We're now recruiting for a Rail Systems Integration Lead to drive the next phase of our expansion into Dudley - and this is your chance to own a vital part of that journey! You won't be managing people; you'll be taking charge of your discipline - Electrical Substations, Signalling and Telecommunications and guiding it through to successful delivery. You will be responsible for supporting the safe, compliant and efficient transition of new infrastructure into Business As Usual operations. Along with this, as one of our Rail Systems Integration Lead, you will be responsible for: Shadowing the existing MML Team Leader in your respective discipline for the initial 3-month induction phase to gain network-specific knowledge and expectations. Acting as the lead discipline representative for all new assets introduced as part of the network extension. Carrying out static infrastructure checks and testing to confirm asset suitability and readiness for operational use and driver training. Verifying that asset installation is complete and in accordance with the as-built drawings and technical specifications. Coordinating and support the familiarisation and training of operational and maintenance staff in relation to new equipment and environments. Creating or update maintenance schedules, procedures, and instructions aligned with manufacturer guidance and operational needs. Contributing to the collation, review, and handover of Health & Safety File data in collaboration with admin and Agility support teams. Supporting the development or amendment of policies and procedures required to manage new risks or configurations. Engaging in joint walkthroughs, snagging inspections, and review activities to sign off assets as ready for service. Supporting the Infrastructure Manager, Asset Handover Coordinator, and Technical Officer in achieving a coordinated and timely transition of new infrastructure into MML ownership. Ensuring all new assets are correctly registered and configured in the Agility asset management system with appropriate hierarchy, tasking, and scheduling. To be successful in this role, you must possess: Demonstrable experience in Electrical Substations. A strong understanding of maintenance principles, asset inspection, and safety regulations within a light rail or rail infrastructure context. Practical experience of interpreting technical drawings and documentation. Experience in coordinating operational readiness activities, including static testing and staff familiarisation. Authorised Person (AP) qualification. NEBOSH or IOSH qualifications. APM PMQ or Prince 2 qualifications. Familiarity with asset management systems (e.g., Agility or equivalent CMMS). Understanding of Health and Safety File requirements under CDM regulations. It would be desirable if you also possess: Experience working on new infrastructure handovers, extensions, or commissioning. Knowledge of West Midlands Metro infrastructure and operational practices. Start your career journey with us today! West Midlands Metro is the place to be if you're passionate about growth, sustainability, and making a difference in your community. Click on APPLY today! This vacancy will remain open for up to 6 weeks from the date of publication. However, please note that we reserve the right to close the posting earlier if we identify suitably qualified candidates to move forward in the selection process. TPBN1_UKTJ

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