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Sales Manager – Business Development | Manchester | Competitive base + uncapped commission + leadership bonus About the Role We’re looking for an ambitious Sales Manager to lead and develop a high-performing Business Development team selling HR and Payroll software to SMEs across the UK. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll be responsible for driving new business revenue, coaching BDMs to success, and building a winning sales culture. If you’re someone who thrives on performance, enjoys developing people, and knows how to turn pipeline into results, this role offers the chance to make a real impact. Key Responsibilities • Lead, motivate and develop a team of Business Development Managers focused on winning new SME clients, • Drive team performance against new business revenue targets, • Coach and support BDMs through the full sales cycle: prospecting, discovery, pitching and closing, • Run regular sales training, call coaching and pipeline reviews, • Implement structured performance management and development plans, • Work closely with senior leadership to improve sales strategy and processes, • Maintain accurate forecasting and reporting through the CRM, • Foster a high-energy, competitive and supportive sales environment What We’re Looking For • Proven experience managing a B2B new business sales team, • Strong background in high-volume outbound sales environments, • Demonstrated success in hitting and exceeding revenue targets, • Ability to coach, motivate and develop salespeople, • Confident in running pipeline reviews, performance management and training, • Strong communication and leadership skills, • Experience selling services, subscriptions or consultancy solutions is highly desirable What You’ll Get • Competitive basic salary, • Uncapped commission and leadership bonus, • Clear career progression opportunities, • Ongoing sales leadership development, • A fast-paced, ambitious environment where performance is rewarded Why Join? You’ll be joining a business that is passionate about helping SMEs succeed, while giving sales professionals the tools, support and opportunity to build exceptional careers. If you’re a driven sales leader ready to build, coach and win with a talented BDM team, we’d love to hear from you.

Commercial Manager Are you an enthusiastic Commercial Manager with experience leading an internal sales team? Do you understand the nuances of a manufacturing / engineering business? I'm supporting a global manufacturer in their search for a confident sales leader to drive their internal sales and bid function. You’ll be responsible for improving margin, tightening up how bids are reviewed, and ensuring deliverable results. The Role; • Leading the internal sales team, • Owning bid governance, • Managing contracts and risk, • Working across the business, • Improving margin and order quality, • Driving better processes, • Influencing stakeholders You: Essential: • Experience in a senior commercial, sales, or bid leadership role within engineering or manufacturing, • Strong understanding of contracts and commercial risk, • Experience managing internal sales or bid teams, • Able to influence and challenge senior stakeholders, • Background in valves, oil & gas, or similar engineered products, • Experience working with global operations or complex supply chains, • Exposure to both commercial and operational roles Benefits: • Salary to £100k, • Car Allowance, • Private Healthcare, • Enhanced Pension

We are working with a leading UK law firm to hire a Compliance Team Leader to join their team. In this role, you’ll lead and supervise a team of compliance analysts responsible for CDD/KYC ongoing monitoring and matter risk assessments, ensuring work is delivered to a consistently high standard and in line with regulatory requirements. You’ll act as a central point of expertise within the team, supporting fee earners and stakeholders across the firm while helping to develop and mentor junior colleagues in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The firm is looking for someone with prior experience working in law firm compliance, particularly across CDD/KYC and ideally matter risk assessments, along with experience managing or supporting junior team members. The responsibilities will include: • Supervising analysts undertaking CDD/KYC ongoing monitoring and matter risk assessments, • Acting as a point of contact for compliance queries from analysts, fee earners, and stakeholders, • Providing clear, risk-based advice aligned with AML regulations and internal policies, • Prioritising and allocating work to meet strict service level agreements, • Producing regular and bespoke management and progress reports, • Carrying out quality checks and audits to ensure accuracy and consistency, • Mentoring, coaching, and supporting analysts at varying levels of experience, • Collaborating with other team leaders to support the effective running of the wider team This is a great opportunity to take on a visible leadership role within a respected and award-winning firm, offering exposure to high-volume compliance operations and the chance to make a real impact on team performance and development. If you’re ready to step into a leadership role and help shape a high-performing compliance team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion. Ref: 1458

Corporate Partner – Manchester – Up to £180,000 A highly regarded regional law firm with a strong national reputation is seeking an experienced Corporate Partner, or senior lawyer ready to step up, to play a key role in the continued growth of its Manchester corporate practice. With significant investment in its regional platform, this is a rare opportunity to help shape a high-performing and expanding corporate offering in one of the UK’s most active commercial hubs. The firm is recognised for advising a high-quality and diverse client base, including entrepreneurial businesses, owner-managed companies, private equity investors and established corporates. This is a senior opportunity to lead on complex, high-value matters while contributing directly to the firm’s strategic growth in the region. The Role: • Leading on a broad range of corporate matters, including M&A transactions and business sales and acquisitions, • Advising on shareholder agreements, joint ventures and investment structures, • Providing corporate governance advice and strategic commercial guidance, • Driving the growth and development of the Manchester corporate practice, • Building and managing your own client base, supported by strong cross-referral networks, • Playing a key role in shaping regional strategy and market presence, • Leading, mentoring and developing junior lawyers within the team, • Acting as a senior figure within the wider corporate leadership structure About You: • Existing Corporate Partner or Senior Lawyer ready to step into partnership, • Strong reputation in the North West market, ideally with a portable following, • Proven track record in complex corporate transactions, • Commercially astute with strong strategic judgement, • Confident, collaborative leader with experience developing talent, • Entrepreneurial mindset with ambition to drive regional growth Benefits: • Salary/package up to £180,000 depending on experience, • Genuine partnership opportunity with influence and visibility, • Strong national platform and established client base, • Supportive and progressive firm culture, • Clear long-term investment in the Manchester office and its continued growth Apply in the strictest confidence online or via telephone. No CV is required for an initial discussion. Contact: Declan Young (Corporate & Commercial Specialist) Direct Dial: 0113 511 7115 | Mobile: 07931 998 526 Email:

Remote Nordic Language Speaking Customer Service Representative (Maternity Cover) Location: Working from Home, Laptop will be provided. Department: Customer Service – Vision Contract Options: 12 Month Agency Assignment Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. You may be required to work some UK bank holidays and take Nordic bank holidays instead, in line with business requirements. Pay Rate: £12.87 per hour Reports to: Customer Service Team Leader Job Description Manpower is proud to be partnering with Johnson & Johnson Vision, to recruit a Customer Service Representative to support the Nordic market within the Customer Service team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing, customer-focused environment, supporting customers across multiple Nordic regions. You will act as a key point of contact, managing orders, enquiries, and customer interactions while delivering exceptional service in line with departmental service level agreements. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring a seamless customer experience, taking full ownership of queries and driving first-contact resolution wherever possible. Important: This role is 100% remote. You must have a reliable internet connection and be able to communicate effectively with team members throughout working hours. You should be comfortable working independently, while maintaining a high level of accountability and ownership for your work. Key Responsibilities • Process customer orders, enquiries, and complaints via telephone and email., • Manage inbound and outbound customer communications effectively., • Maintain SLA performance and contribute to EMEA KPI targets., • Log and manage customer interactions accurately using CRM systems., • Manage manual processes for failed EDI and eCommerce orders., • Support automation initiatives and process improvements across systems., • Handle credit and debit note processing and account amendments., • Manage returns and recall processes in line with procedures., • Build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders., • Support commercial, sales, and marketing teams with customer insights and service delivery., • Contribute to continuous improvement and business initiatives. About You You’ll be a proactive and customer-focused individual with strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. You’ll take ownership of your work and demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering excellent customer service. Essential Skills & Experience: • Experience in a customer service role (telephone-based preferred)., • Fluent in English, Swedish and Finnish/or Finnish only as preferred language but other Nordic languages could be of interest as well., • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal., • Customer-first mindset with a proactive approach to problem solving., • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment., • Strong organisational, numerical, and administrative skills., • Good IT skills and experience with data entry and CRM systems., • Knowledge of SAP systems., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office., • Additional EMEA language skills., • Experience or knowledge of the Eye Care Profession (ECP). Why Join Us? At Johnson & Johnson Vision, you’ll be part of a global organisation committed to improving lives through innovation in eye health. You’ll join a diverse and inclusive team where your contribution truly matters, with opportunities to grow your career and make a meaningful impact. Guided by Our Credo values, Johnson & Johnson fosters an environment where you can bring your whole self to work and thrive both professionally and personally. Please note as part of screening, you will be required to undertake a written and vocal language assessment Interested? If you’re ready to work in a fully remote role, and have the required language skills and experience, we’d love to hear from you. Please note: • This role does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK.

Team Lead - Site Management - Utility Scale Solar Our client is a leading provider of turnkey solutions for ground-mounted utility-scale solar plants, and due to a very strong project pipeline are looking for an experienced and well-structured Team Coordinator (Site Management) to lead and support their UK-based site teams. In this role, you will oversee multiple project sites, providing leadership, coaching, and coordination. Acting as the key link between site teams and the Site Management Team Leader, you will ensure consistent execution, adherence to company standards, and high-quality delivery across all projects. Responsibilities: • Act as line manager for site team members, supporting their performance and professional development, • Conduct onboarding, performance reviews, and growth & development, • Provide coaching and constructive feedback based on site visits and project outcomes, • Visit active sites regularly to monitor quality, progress, and execution standards, • Participate in internal audits, HSE reviews, and certification processes Your Profile: • NVQ Level 6 or higher in Construction Management, Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, • Proven experience in leadership or coordination roles within utility-scale solar or large infrastructure projects, • Strong understanding of construction practices, workflows, and HSE standards, • Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills, • Ability to manage multiple sites and teams simultaneously Required Certifications: • Valid SMSTS certification, • Black CSCS or Black ECS card (discipline-dependent), • First Aid certification (3-day course), • Valid UK driving licence, • Willingness to travel regularly across the UK (role is not site-based full-time)

You're a closer? You know how to blend value and emotion? You simply dont give up? If you have all 3 of these you would thoroughly enjoy this position in shaping the Future of Retail: Sales Director – Manchester, UK At PriceEasy AI, we’re revolutionizing the convenience store, fuel retail, and EV station industries with innovative pricing and location intelligence solutions. Trusted by over 22,000 retail locations, we’re a leader in driving growth for businesses across the nation. Learn more at PriceEasy.com. If you thrive on closing deals, exceeding quotas, and contributing to a fast-growing SaaS company, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Why Choose PriceEasy? • Revolutionary Product: Represent a game-changing SaaS solution that directly impacts the bottom line for enterprise customers., • Established Trust: Join a brand trusted by 100s of large retailers and recognized for its innovation., • Uncapped Earnings: Unlock your potential with a competitive base salary and uncapped commission structure., • Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic, on-site team in Houston, where your contributions will be valued and recognized. Role Overview As an Account Executive, you’ll own the sales process from demo to close, working closely with enterprise-level customers to deliver value and drive results. This is a full-time, on-site role in Houston, TX designed for sales professionals ready to take the next step in their careers. Your Responsibilities • Close Deals: Take ownership of the full sales cycle, from initial contact to negotiation and closing, while meeting or exceeding your quota., • Articulate Value: Clearly communicate the unique benefits of PriceEasy’s solutions to decision-makers., • Represent the Brand: Attend and engage in trade shows to generate leads and build strong relationships. What We’re Looking For • At least 2 years of proven success in SaaS sales, with a track record of over delivering., • Strong ability to manage complex sales cycles and effectively convey the value., • This is an on-site role in Houston, TX. Candidates must work 100% in the office. Compensation and Benefits • On-Target Earnings (OTE): $250,000 - $300,000, • Base Salary: $75,000-$90,000, • Uncapped 8% Commission, • Growth Potential: Join a high-growth SaaS company. Ready to Excel? If you’re passionate about SaaS sales and excited to work with a team that values innovation, growth, and collaboration, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of the PriceEasy AI revolution!

Job Title – Patient Advisor Location - Manchester One, Portland Street Hours: Full time, 40 hours (must be flexible to work weekends) Optical Express are the market leader in Vision Correction Surgery (Laser Eye Surgery and Premium Pay Intraocular Lens Surgery in the UK). As an entity, we treat more patients than all other private providers do put together. For close on twenty years, Optical Express have delivered in excess of 60% of premium pay Laser and Lens Replacement Vision Correction procedures in the UK and Ireland. We are seeking Patient Advisors for our Manchester One clinic. This is a pivotal role in our business, with responsibility for delivering an outstanding and well-structured patient journey across our services. The role of a Patient advisor is to act as a support to our clinicians, whilst also carrying operational and commercial responsibilities. Our Patient Advisors are the patients primary point of contact through all stages of the process from introduction to post operative follow up, they combine exceptional patient care and service delivery standards in line with high-end luxury purchases. Main Responsibilities • Support Patients having vision correction surgery across all steps of patient pathway, building rapport and maintaining patient confidence., • Deliver warm, professional patient welcomes and manage first impressions., • Capture high-quality diagnostic scans for clinical interpretation, whilst communicating with the patients on the features and benefits of our technology., • Support in delivery of consultations for optometrists and/or Surgeons, in-clinic or virtual., • Close consultation process and schedule surgery and aftercare., • Manage payment, finance and administrative booking requirements., • Previous experience of a patient facing role, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • High attention to detail and organisational skills, • Proficient with use of digital and diagnostic technology, • Experience within healthcare or high-end retail would be preferred., • An industry leading salary plus excellent bonus potential, • State of the art, modern working environments, • 33 days annual leave*, • Free Laser Eye Surgery and Intraocular Lens Surgery, • Free eye tests, • Discounted prescription eye wear and sunglasses, • Discounts on other group company products and procedures, • Generous Optical Express friends and family discount scheme, • Ongoing training and development opportunities, • Workplace Pension scheme

Electrical Engineer or Senior Engineer Manchester About us Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield. We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves. We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service), alongside flexible and hybrid working. Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do. About the role We have an opportunity for an Electrical Engineer or Senior Engineer to play a key role in delivering high quality, sustainable electrical engineering solutions across multiple projects in the built environment. You will join our Electrical team based in our Manchester office. We have a well-established reputation for delivering outstanding design on built environment projects throughout the North. We have maintained an office in Manchester for many years, developing strong relationships with clients across the region, and working on a variety of local, regional and international projects. We are a recognised leader in the built environment, shaping some of the most ambitious and technically demanding projects across the residential, hospitality, leisure, commercial, and complex engineering sectors. Our work spans cutting-edge healthcare and research facilities, high-performance data centres, critical infrastructure and state-of-the-art manufacturing and technology environments projects that push boundaries and deliver real-world impact. Driven by a commitment to excellence, we combine innovation, technical expertise, and practical delivery to create solutions that are not only robust and reliable, but forward-thinking and sustainable. Our teams work at the forefront of the industry, collaborating with leading clients across the public and private sectors, both locally and internationally. Working alongside a range of specialist engineers and consultants, you will be joining a collaborative, knowledgeable, highly engaged team who love what they do, and offer a supportive, flexible, and high-performing work culture. You will own project deliverables, manage elements of the internal delivery team, and liaise with multidisciplinary colleagues, clients and contractors to ensure holistic, compliant and commercially aware solutions. You will typically lead defined elements and smaller projects (Engineer) or take full lead responsibility for larger schemes and broader client engagement (Senior Engineer). You will be helping to develop junior staff and foster relationships that support future business growth. In this key and varied role, you can expect to: • Take briefs and deliver electrical design work from inception through to completion., • Produce electrical calculations, drawings and technical documentation that comply with relevant regulations, design guides and client standards., • Ensure quality standards and technical accuracy across deliverables., • Coordinate electrical design with other disciplines (MEP and our specialist groups) and third‑party consultants., • Review and comment on technical information provided by contractors and sub‑contractors; check site installations against the design intent., • Attend and report at design team meetings, client meetings and project meetings., • Witness selected testing and commissioning activities and support handover documentation., • Manage own workload to meet programme deliverables and report progress to your line manager., • Contribute to the professional development of junior colleagues. Additional responsibilities for Senior Engineer: • Develop briefs and take responsibility for delivering a small project or the electrical discipline on a significant/complex scheme., • Exercise considerable autonomy and take ownership for technical decisions and project delivery within cost constraints., • Delegate, manage and check work undertaken by others; mentor and motivate colleagues across project teams., • Play an active role in commercial aspects (scope, risk, cost control) and ensure outputs meet project and budgetary requirements. About you To be successful in this role you’ll need: • Degree or equivalent in Electrical/Building Services Engineering; industry membership preferred., • Working towards or holding IEng/CEng., • Strong technical competence in LV distribution, lighting, earthing/protection and emergency/standby systems; able to produce calculations and drawings., • Proficient with industry software (Revit, AutoCAD, Dialux, OM Electrical) and MS Office., • Able to work independently: deliver an element of a project (Engineer) or lead discipline/small projects and larger schemes (Senior)., • Effective communicator with experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and liaising with clients/contractors., • Experience of site checking, witnessing testing/commissioning and reviewing contractor submissions., • Demonstrable commitment to meeting programmes and quality standards; commercially aware., • Supportive team player who mentors junior staff and pursues continuous professional development (Senior expected to supervise; Engineer to support). How to apply To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices. We aim to provide feedback at each stage of the process. Adjustments and accommodations If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know. Data privacy We have updated our terms and conditions for candidates, click here to find out more. Recruitment agencies We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners who assist us when required. 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Area Sales Manager - Industrial Paints and Coatings - Northern England Salary: £40,000 – to be discussed depending on experience Company Description Symphony Coatings Group is the UK’s leading independent distributor of high-performance industrial coatings, equipment, and technical support. While we are the market leader in the wood and joinery coatings sector, we are currently undergoing an ambitious strategic expansion of our Metal Division. Utilising our nationwide logistics and world-class manufacturer partnerships, we are bringing our reputation for technical excellence to the metal fabrication and engineering markets. This new focus allows us to provide specialist coating systems for steel fabrication, heavy machinery (OEMs), and architectural metalwork. With a focus on anti-corrosive technology and fire-rated systems, we are becoming the go-to partner for industrial finishers across the UK. The Role: Following the rapid growth of our industrial sector, we are seeking a driven, field-based Sales Professional to spearhead our expansion in the Northwest. While you will be appointed to and supported by our Manchester branch, this is a front-line role with a wide operational reach. Initially focusing on the Northwest, the role will involve supporting our broader network, including Newcastle, Manchester, Birmingham, and Huthwaite, with further expansion into Northern Ireland at a later date. This is a fantastic opportunity for a specialist to lead the growth of our Metal Division, providing technical solutions and high-performance specifications to the engineering and fabrication sectors. Experience & Background: Ideally, you will have a minimum of two years’ experience selling industrial paint systems to a variety of customers across multiple industries, but consideration will be given to technical professionals with knowledge and experience in fields related to industrial coatings, such as coatings inspectors wishing to embark on a new career path. Key Responsibilities: • Promoting and supporting metal coating products in our current range to gain new accounts within your territory., • Maintaining and growing business at existing accounts., • Developing territory sales plans using technical and commercial knowledge which will achieve your sales targets, • Working closely with the Metal Coatings Project Lead to report activities, sales intel and develop sales campaigns for your region. Candidate Profile: • Relevant industry knowledge of coating manufacturers and our competitors, • Technical understanding of basic coating systems and how to match to customers’ needs, • Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to succeed in a competitive and technical market., • Excellent negotiation and communication skills., • Strong interpersonal and relationship building attributes., • Well organised and able to work with relative autonomy., • Capable of building multi-level relationships with customers. We will provide ongoing product training and the opportunity to complete further industry related technical qualifications to develop your career. We are offering an attractive salary and benefits package which includes company car, laptop, mobile phone, and any other equipment required to carry out your duties.

Join METTLER TOLEDO Safeline as a Buyer and play a crucial role in sourcing high-quality electrical and electronic components and materials that drive our market-leading Metal Detectors. Our products reach customers in over 140 countries worldwide, supported by a global team of more than 17,000 dedicated employees. We're looking for a detail-oriented, strategic thinker with strong negotiation skills and a passion for building supplier relationships. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and want to contribute to a global leader in product inspection technology, apply now to be part of our dedicated procurement team! What You'll Do • Source and identify suppliers for electrical and electronic components., • Negotiate contracts, pricing, and delivery terms., • Place and track purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery., • Monitor supplier performance and maintain strong relationships., • Work closely with engineering and production teams on product needs., • Manage the procurement process and resolve supply chain issues., • Stay updated on market trends and new technologies., • Manage inventory to prevent shortages or excess stock., • Address quality, delivery, or invoice issues., • Handle End of Life and Last Time Buy components and maintain purchasing dashboards. What You Need to Succeed • Degree or equivalent desirable in Supply Chain Management or Engineering, • CIPS Qualified or working towards, • Purchasing experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, • Experience in Low-Cost Country Sourcing e.g. Asia and Eastern Europe, • Confident in SAP, Power BI and other tools to develop reports and dashboards Our Offer to You • Comprehensive benefits – including annual bonus scheme, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, • Strong Work-Life Balance – enjoy flexible and hybrid working arrangements (2 days WFH after probation period), enhanced policies, focus on employee wellbeing, free breakfast and early finish on Fridays, • Global Exposure – work with international stakeholders and teams across METTLER TOLEDO's global network, • Inclusive Culture – thrive in an environment that values authenticity, diversity, and inclusion., • Career Progression – learn from industry experts, enhance existing skills, benefit from our commitment to training and development., • Community Involvement – actively contribute to the well-being of our community through initiatives such as local litter picking and supporting charity events. Choose what you do with your skills and apply now to be part of a team that engineers solutions for a better, safer world. About Mettler Toledo METTLER TOLEDO is a global leader in precision instruments and services. We are renowned for innovation and quality across laboratory, process analytics, industrial, product inspection, and retailing applications. Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry. Our products are sold in more than 140 countries, and we have a direct presence in approximately 40 countries. For more information, please visit . Equal Opportunity Employment We promote equal opportunity worldwide and value diversity in our global workforce, which reflects the diversity in the many countries in which we operate internationally. Our commitment to Equal Opportunity and Diversity begins with our recruitment and selection process. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process. If you consider yourself to have a disability or learning difficulty which means you are unable to complete the application process online, please get in touch by email to so that we can make alternative arrangements for you. For more information on our commitment to Sustainability, Diversity and Equal Opportunity please visit us here.

Director, Scientific Services Medical Communications | Senior Leadership Hybrid Working | North-West A leading global medical communications agency is seeking a Director of Scientific Services to provide senior scientific and strategic leadership across a growing and high-performing business unit. This is a highly visible leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape scientific excellence, drive business growth, and partner with senior clients to deliver impactful, high-quality medical communications programmes across publications, and medical affairs. The Role As Director of Scientific Services, you will provide strategic scientific leadership across multiple accounts and teams, ensuring delivery of high-quality, compliant, and strategically aligned medical communications. Working closely with senior client services leadership, you will share accountability for operational performance, financial delivery, and team development, while acting as a trusted strategic advisor to clients. Key responsibilities include: • Providing senior scientific and strategic leadership across accounts and programmes, • Leading and developing high-performing scientific and editorial teams, • Acting as a senior strategic advisor to clients and stakeholders, • Partnering with client services leadership to drive account growth and performance, • Ensuring quality, compliance, and operational excellence across deliverables, • Supporting business development, proposals, and new business pitches, • Identifying growth opportunities and strengthening long-term client partnerships, • Driving innovation across scientific communications, including omnichannel and AI-led approaches, • Supporting continuous improvement through process optimisation and quality frameworks About You • Extensive experience within a healthcare or medical communications agency, • Life sciences degree required; advanced degree (PhD, MSc, MD) preferred, • Broad range of therapeutic expertise, • Proven leadership experience managing and developing scientific teams, • Strong background in medical writing and scientific communications delivery, • Experience operating at a strategic level with senior clients, • Demonstrated commercial awareness and involvement in forecasting and business planning, • Experience supporting or leading new business pitches and proposals, • Strong stakeholder management and client relationship skills, • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, • Interest in innovation, including AI and omnichannel medical communications What’s on Offer • Hybrid working model, • 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + birthday off, • Christmas shutdown period, • Pension contribution, • Private medical insurance, • Medical cash plan, • Collaborative and supportive culture This is an excellent opportunity for a senior scientific leader looking to step into a strategic, commercially focused leadership role within a growing and innovative medical communications environment.

Chief Operations Officer (SMF24) A pivotal role leading the operational strategy and delivery model for the next phase of Northern LGPS’s development. About Northern LGPS Northern LGPS is a c£70bn pooled investment partnership for the Local Government Pension Scheme, bringing together the investments of Greater Manchester Pension Fund, Merseyside Pension Fund and West Yorkshire Pension Fund. Building on the foundations of its collaboration over several years, Northern LGPS is now entering the next phase of its development. This phase focuses on establishing an FCA authorised investment management company with a dedicated senior leadership team; strengthening governance and creating a clear operating model to support long-term investment outcomes. For those joining at this stage, the opportunity is exceptional. These roles offer the chance to shape strategy, set standards and build leadership capability for the long term, working closely with the partner funds, who are both shareholders and clients, Boards and regulators to ensure Northern LGPS continues to evolve as a well-governed, resilient investment organisation. The Role • Design and implement the operational strategy for Northern LGPS, • Oversee all operational functions including investment operations and outsourced services, • Drive process optimisation, standardisation and efficiency across the organisation, • Oversee technology strategy and systems, ensuring alignment with business objectives, • Ensure robust operational controls and regulatory compliance, • Align operational delivery with business strategy and growth objectives, • Oversee resource allocation and operational budgeting, • Work closely with the Executive team to build a scalable operating model, • Build and lead a high-performing operations function About You • Senior operations leader with experience in complex or regulated environments, • Strong background in investment operations and outsourced service oversight, • Experience driving operational transformation and process improvement, • Understanding of regulatory frameworks and operational governance, • Ability to build and scale operational models in new organisations, • Collaborative and strategic leader with strong execution focus How to Apply To apply, please submit your application via LinkedIn. If you would like an initial, confidential discussion about the role or the wider Northern LGPS project, please contact Philipp Haas at

We are a global leader in providing essential services to protect the health and well-being of people, businesses, and the environment. Our mission is to ensure the safe, responsible, and sustainable management of waste, data, and other essential services. We are committed to creating a safer and healthier world. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Customer Service Trainer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about customer service excellence and have a proven track record in training and developing customer service professionals. You will play a key role in enhancing our customer service operations by delivering high-quality training programs that empower our team to provide exceptional service. Key Responsibilities: Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs for new and existing customer service representatives Conduct needs assessments to identify training requirements and gaps Create engaging training materials, including manuals, e-learning modules, and workshops Facilitate classroom and virtual training sessions, ensuring content is delivered effectively Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through assessments, feedback, and performance metrics Provide ongoing coaching and support to customer service representatives to enhance their skills and performance Collaborate with the customer service management team to align training initiatives with business objectives Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in customer service and training methodologies Maintain accurate records of training activities and participant progress Experience You’ll have a proven track record of successfully delivering effective training within a corporate organisation. You’ll have been there and have the stripes to prove it! A strong customer service background will be essential to understand the departments challenges. You’ll have a strong knowledge of customer service principles and practices Excellent presentation and facilitation skills Proficiency in creating and delivering e-learning content Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills You’ll have the ability to assess training needs and develop customized training solutions Experience with training evaluation and metrics We want to see your passion for developing people! Benefits Contributory Pension Scheme Life Insurance Cycle to Work Scheme Access to SteriCares, our employee support fund Stericycle University – Our online library of self-development & learning Annual performance related pay review. Referral Scheme (Earn by introducing people in your network to the Stericycle family) Operating from 20 sites across the UK and Ireland, Stericycle and its Shred-it brand are both widely recognized as the UKs leading healthcare waste specialist & Information security solutions provider. Built on unrivalled knowledge and expertise, we’re the clear leader in the delivery of safe, compliant, and sustainable solutions to an ever-increasing customer base. Join us on our mission to protect health and well-being in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way.

Headteacher (All Ages) Location: Various UK locations (national opportunities aligned with growth plans) Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Up to £85,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Shape the future of independent education Outcomes First Group is a leading provider of world-class education. We believe every child can flourish in an environment intentionally crafted for their success and wellbeing. Exceptional education starts by knowing every pupil well enough to tailor teaching to their individual strengths, abilities and aspirations. It’s part of a culture of aspiration, where academic ambition is complemented by strong pastoral care and personalised support. Our pupils leave us with the confidence, resilience and curiosity to embrace the bright futures that await them. This is why we’re looking for Headteachers like you. We are seeking values-driven leaders who believe, as we do, that great people create great schools. Headteachers who are committed to high standards, inclusive practice and the development of both pupils and staff, and who are motivated by the opportunity to grow alongside an organisation with a clear and ambitious future. About the Role As Headteacher You will be responsible for: • Providing strategic and operational leadership that fosters a positive, high‑performing school culture, • Leading the ongoing development of your school, ensuring strong academic outcomes and a rich, inclusive pupil experience, • Championing excellence in teaching, learning and assessment across all ages and abilities, • Building, developing and motivating a cohesive staff team, aligned to clear values and high expectations, • Ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding, wellbeing and pastoral care, • Overseeing effective school operations, including financial sustainability and resource management, • Engaging confidently and professionally with parents, colleagues and the wider community, • Contributing to the wider growth and development of the organisation, including future opportunities and new provision This is an exciting opportunity for a proven leader who is motivated by both educational excellence and future-focused growth. Who We Are Looking For Essential Skills, Qualities and Experience • Proven leadership experience as a Headteacher or senior school leader, • A strong track record of delivering high-quality educational outcomes, • Strategic thinker with the ability to lead, influence and manage change, • An inspirational and authentic leader with excellent communication skills, • Ability to build trusting relationships and lead high‑performing teams, • Sound understanding of school operations, compliance and safeguarding requirements, • Resilient, adaptable and forward‑thinking approach to leadership, • NPQH (completed or actively working towards), • Experience or strong knowledge of ISI and/or Ofsted frameworks Desirable Skills and Experience • Experience within the independent education sector, • Leadership experience during periods of growth, transformation or change, • Commercial awareness and understanding of school sustainability, • A commitment to innovation and continuous improvement, • Passion for developing people and nurturing future leaders Why Join Us? • Be part of an ambitious and expanding organisation with an exciting future vision, • Work within a collaborative, supportive network of schools and senior leaders, • Access opportunities for career progression and leadership development, • Join a culture that values innovation, initiative and high standards, • Have the opportunity to shape and lead schools at a pivotal stage of growth How to Apply Please submit your application and supporting statement via our recruitment portal. We encourage early applications and may engage with strong candidates on a rolling basis. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, social media screening and robust safeguarding procedures.

🚀 Business Development Representative (BDR) IRIS Software Group | Manchester No experience needed — full training provided! IRIS Software Group is one of the UK’s largest privately held software companies and a global leader in mission-critical payroll, HR, accountancy, and education software. We support over 100,000 customers in 135 countries, and we’re growing fast. We’re looking for a motivated, outgoing, and ambitious BDR to join our high-performing sales team. If you love speaking to people, are curious about tech, and want a career with real progression — this is your launchpad 🚀 🌟 What You’ll Be Doing • 📞 Reaching out to businesses through calls, emails, LinkedIn, and events, • 🤝 Speaking with potential customers to understand their needs, • 🎯 Qualifying leads and booking meetings for our Account Executives, • 💡 Learning the ins and outs of our HR, payroll, and accountancy products, • 📊 Updating the CRM with activity and insights, • 🤝 Working closely with the wider sales and marketing teams, • 🚀 Hitting monthly goals for outreach and meetings booked ✨ What We’re Looking For (No Experience Needed!) • 🔥 Positive, energetic attitude, • 🗣️ Confident communicator — you enjoy speaking with people, • 🌱 Willingness to learn and take on feedback, • 🎯 Driven, motivated, and excited by targets, • 📞 Comfortable picking up the phone, • 🤝 Team player with a collaborative mindset, • 💻 Basic computer skills — we’ll train you in everything else! No sales experience? No problem. If you bring the attitude, we’ll teach you the rest 🙌 📈 What You’ll Gain • 🧑 🏫 Full training in sales, outreach, tech products & CRM systems, • 💰 Competitive salary + uncapped commission, • 🧗 ♀️ A clear progression path to Senior BDR, Account Executive, or Marketing, • 🌍 Experience with one of the UK’s leading software companies, • 🎉 A supportive, fun, high-energy sales culture, • 🏡 Hybrid working options, • 📚 Ongoing coaching & development through IRIS’s learning pathways 💥 Why It’s Exciting You’ll be the first person many businesses meet from IRIS, opening doors and helping companies modernise how they run payroll, HR & accounting. This role is the perfect stepping stone for anyone who wants a career in tech, sales, or business — no background required.

The Company Searchlight is a long established, privately owned designer and distributor of decorative lighting. With a UK headquarters featuring modern offices, a 17,000 sq. ft showroom and a 120,000 sq. ft national distribution centre, the business also operates a highly capable sourcing and quality office in China, a German Showroom and a distribution depot in Poland both serving the wider European market. The company has built a strong reputation for product innovation, high quality manufacturing partnerships and reliable service. Its long tenured leadership team has created a culture that is hands on, entrepreneurial and collaborative, where deep product knowledge, trust and strong supplier relationships are central to success. With significant future growth opportunities in Europe and continued investment in product, supply chain and operations, this is an exciting time to join the organisation as it plans for its next phase of development. The Role Reporting to the Managing Director, the Head of Buying & Supply Chain will oversee the full end to end supply chain — from product development and sourcing, through to QA/QC, stock management, freight, and final customer delivery. The role also carries leadership responsibility for the Buying, Imports, QA/QC and Stock Control teams. Key responsibilities include: • Leading the full product lifecycle, ensuring ranges are commercially robust, trend aligned and margin optimised., • Overseeing global sourcing, factory onboarding, supplier rationalisation and negotiation across the Far East., • Strengthening supplier relationships through regular visits, transparent communication and performance management., • Managing quality assurance and quality control across the China and UK teams., • Directing inbound stock flow, critical path management, freight consolidation and logistics planning., • Optimising stock levels, managing availability, and identifying overstock/exit strategies., • Providing commercial insight to sales teams, supporting customer meetings and aligning the range to market demand., • Driving process improvement and implementing KPIs across all supply chain functions, • Regular international travel, particularly to Chinese factories, will be required to manage supplier performance and new product development. The Person: We are looking for an experienced buying & supply chain leader with the ability to operate strategically while remaining hands on in a fast paced, product led environment. The ideal candidate will bring: • Strong end to end supply chain experience in homewares, lighting, interiors or related consumer products., • Proven capability working with Far East suppliers, including sourcing, factory selection, cost negotiation and quality management., • A commercially minded, “trader’s mentality” — confident interpreting data, reading trends, shaping ranges and protecting margin, • Broad operational knowledge across stock control, imports, freight (sea and air), 3PLs and warehouse interface., • Experience leading multidisciplinary operational teams in a hands on, entrepreneurial setting., • A low ego, relationship driven leadership style capable of building credibility with long serving teams and overseas colleagues., • Curiosity for design, product and home interiors, with an appreciation of how lighting influences spaces.

🌟 X3 Hands-On Engineering Managers Needed – Multiple teams, Full stack, Remote First 🌟 Join a market-leading, fast-growing HealthTech business with 40% growth this year! Are you a passionate, hands-on Engineering Manager ready to lead teams in a HealthTech company dedicated to making a real impact? Areti is looking for experienced tech leaders across the UK. Work remotely but be prepared to join us once a month in our Bristol, Dorset, or Hampshire offices for our dynamic Product and Engineering meetups—all travel and hotel expenses fully covered! 🧳🏢 📈 Why Choose Us? • Market-Leading Growth: Experience a role in a health-focused tech company growing 40% annually., • Meaningful Impact: Build products that change lives and help improve healthcare solutions for everyone. We deliver incrementally in sprints, following Agile (SCRUM) practices. From pair-programming and code reviews to automated testing, we prioritize clean code over over-engineering. Here’s a glimpse into our cutting-edge tech stack: • Back-end: PHP, Ruby on Rails, Python (AWS Lambdas), • Front-end: VueJs, TypeScript, Angular, • Databases: PostgreSQL, DynamoDB 🎓 Learning & Development We invest in our people—books, courses, certifications, and more to support your preferred learning style. Expect to grow not only as a developer but also in requirements gathering, project management, and research. 🔎 Are You What We’re Looking For? • 5+ years of experience as a Tech Leader, • 2+ years of experience managing multiple teams, • Strong understanding of object-oriented programming (Java, C#/C++, Ruby, etc.), • Polyglot full-stack developer mindset, eager to learn and continuously improve, • Salary: £85,000 - £100,000, • Bonus, • Pension:, • Generous Holiday plus bank holidays & your Birthday off! 🎉, • Private Healthcare 🏥 These are urgent roles with high-impact opportunities, so if you're ready to join one of the most forward-thinking companies in HealthTech, we’d love to hear from you! Don’t miss this chance to join this amazing business. Areti Group—a company committed to putting people and the planet first. 🌎

Contract Office Manager • Part-time contract, • £20 - £24 per hour, • Work 20 hours across the week in the office, the hours are flexible for you to decide on Overview My client is seeking a part time Contract Office Manager to join our Team. Reporting to the VP, Finance and Accounting with a dotted line to our SVP, Commercial/UK General Manager, the ideal candidate has experience in office administration and maintenance and can assist in supporting the UK office team to be perform at their best. About The company is a revolutionary laboratory automation leader committed to improving human health through life science robotics. Our technologies enable scientists to develop lifesaving medicines, treatments, and therapies while maximizing resources and increasing output. At the company, we foster innovation, embrace diversity and value the opportunity to hear every team member’s voice, ideas, and input, contributing to our continued success. Responsibilities · Overseeing the day‑to‑day running and employee access to the office · Managing suppliers, cleaning services, facilities, and maintenance · Supporting HR processes and IT such as onboarding, laptop issuance and staff coordination and events · Maintaining health & safety, compliance, and office documentation · Coordinating meetings, events, and internal communications · Managing office budgets, purchasing, and resource planning · Acting as the key point of contact for staff and visitors · Manage the kitchen inventory and restocking · Oversee stock of general consumables in the UK office and replenish when needed · Support employees as needed with questions and set up for Vitality, Medi-cash, Scottish Widows needs as requested · Coordinate the organization and logistics of the move to a new office premises · Partner with VP, Finance and Accounting and Manager, HR Operations for accounting and benefit inquiries Requirements · Previous experience in an Office Manager, Facilities, Senior Administrator, or similar role · Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills · Confident communicator who enjoys supporting teams · Ability to work independently and handle a variety of tasks · Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office / Office 365 Key Competencies · Represents ICARE Values: Innovative, collaborative, adaptable, responsible and exceptional · Proactive, positive approach to workplace culture, sustainability and efficiency

About us: Toluna is the global research and insights leader that enables businesses to make smarter, data-driven decisions – faster. For 25 years, we have partnered with the world’s leading brands, delivering transformative impact through our advanced technology platform, comprehensive solution portfolio, expansive global first-party panel, and world-class team of leading research experts. Since 2019, we’ve made significant investments in artificial intelligence to enhance automation, accelerate insight delivery, and unlock deeper understanding at scale. With 40+ offices worldwide, Toluna operates in 70+ countries, redefining the future of insights. Learn more at Introduction: As a Senior Research Executive, you will support and help deliver diverse and complex quantitative research projects. Working within a dynamic, international environment, you will manage day-to-day project tasks, contribute to analysis and reporting, and work closely with Research Managers and senior team members. You will primarily work on campaign measurement, creative pre-testing, and usage & attitude (U&A) studies. You will be part of a team that partners closely with major media and entertainment companies, alcoholic beverage brands, and leading technology companies. Your expertise will help address clients' business challenges, ensuring actionable insights and impactful results. Responsibilities: • Support in designing research questionnaires that meet project objectives, in consultation with clients and senior researchers., • Take ownership of smaller projects or workstreams under the guidance of a Research Manager or senior colleague., • Analyse and transform data into clear, story-driven reports and presentations that address clients’ research, commercial, and communication goals., • Work closely with internal operations teams to oversee survey deployment, data collection, and analysis processes and manage timelines., • Conduct data checking, tabulation reviews, and basic analysis to ensure outputs are accurate and aligned with project objectives., • Collaborate with clients to understand their business needs and provide tailored solutions and consultancy, • Collaborate with Client and Commercial Directors to co-lead research-focused client engagements and manage emerging issues. Your Profile: • 2-4 years of experience in quantitative market research, preferably on agency side., • A results-driven, can-do attitude with a passion for research excellence., • Strong organizational and project management skills, handling multiple tasks effectively., • A genuine interest in media and entertainment – from films and streaming to digital content and advertising., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English., • Confident user of PowerPoint and Excel; comfortable working with large data sets and tabulated outputs., • Working knowledge of SPSS (or similar statistical software) is a strong plus., • Experience or education in fields such as Media, Marketing, Business, Economics, Communications, Social Sciences, or similar areas. Formal degrees are welcome but not required., • Experience contributing to the design, management, and delivery of quantitative research projects; ready to take on more ownership of projects and client work., • Excellent analytical and storytelling skills with a focus on turning complex data into actionable insights and presenting these findings, • Proven ability to build and manage client relationships, • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment., • Positive, solution-oriented attitude with a passion for advertising campaigns and creative work – enjoys analysing what makes adverts memorable, effective and relevant., • Collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Commitment to fostering an inclusive, empathetic, and transparent work culture. Our Values: • Acting with Ownership- Demonstrating individual accountability, • Bringing a forward mindset- Being action-oriented, bold and entrepreneurial, • Collaborating with Curiosity- Exhibiting teamwork through togetherness, • Discussing openly, committing jointly- Sharing your views openly, • Embracing empathy- Being egoless & caring What we Offer: At Toluna, we’re all about creating a welcoming, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities to grow within our global team. Inclusion and respect are at the heart of what we do. Our community connects over 72 million people across 70 countries. If you’re passionate about making an impact, we’d love to have you on board. Join our global team. We welcome big thinking and reward great work.

Marketing and Sales Assistant | Manchester City Centre | Full-Time | Immediate Start You want to earn well, progress fast, and actually enjoy going to work. That's not too much to ask and it's exactly what this role is built around. HumanEdge Sales Partners works with leading UK brands across energy, telecommunications, food & beverage, and the non-profit sector. We're hiring in Manchester immediately. Leadership opportunities open in under 3 months, management within 12, for those who put the work in. What We Offer • £25,000 – £28,000 + performance bonuses with uncapped earning potential, • Leadership in under 3 months, management within 12, • Full training from day one, no prior experience required, • Ongoing mentorship and development support, • Regular team socials, incentives, and travel opportunities, • A transparent, merit-based culture where effort is rewarded, • 100% internal promotion, every leader here started in this role What You'll Be Doing • Representing client brands through live campaigns and direct customer engagement, • Promoting products, services, and charitable initiatives with confidence and professionalism, • Supporting customer sign-ups and guiding new customers through onboarding, • Working towards individual and team targets, • Building product knowledge and communication skills through daily training Training & Development Areas • Face-to-face sales and marketing techniques, • Customer engagement and relationship building, • Campaign delivery and brand representation, • Performance tracking and target management, • Professional communication and presentation, • Business and commercial awareness, • Leadership foundations for those looking to progress Who We're Looking For • People-focused and genuinely enjoys talking to customers, • Ambitious and motivated by targets and results, • Positive, energetic, and reliable, • Ready to commit fully and start immediately, • Available to work full-time in Manchester Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 1–2 working days to arrange a video interview with our hiring team. #MarketingAndSales #ImmediateStart #ManchesterJobs #SalesMarketing #MarketingAssistant #CareerStart #EntryLevelJobs

New Permanent Opportunity for an Enhanced DV Cleared Data Scientist / AI Engineer in Manchester. • Must have active enhanced DV Clearance, • Junior to Lead levels available, • £45k to £95k DoE plus 15% clearance bonus, • Must be willing to be full-time on-site in Manchester, • Skills required in machine learning, GenAI, NLP, Customer Engagement/Consultancy Who are we? We are recruiting Junior, Senior and Lead Data Scientists with AI specialism and enhanced DV Clearance for a prestigious client to work on a portfolio of public and private sector projects. Our client is a global leader in technology, consulting, and engineering services at the forefront of innovation to evolve the world of digital, cloud, and platforms. You’ll experience excellent career progression opportunities to develop your skillset and personal profile in an inclusive culture. What will the Data Scientist be doing? Our client is seeking individuals with strong technical expertise in machine learning, GenAI, computer vision, and data science, alongside solid skills in solution architecture and software engineering to design and scale impactful solutions. This role involves working closely with clients to identify challenges, define solutions, communicate their value clearly, and lead teams to successful delivery. There are also opportunities to publish whitepapers and represent the organisation at conferences, all within an inclusive and diverse working environment. Key Skills and Requirements • Proficient in AI techniques including machine learning, GenAI, NLP, deep learning, graph analytics, and time series analysis., • Strong communicator with the ability to simplify complex concepts, manage stakeholders, and motivate/lead Agile teams to deliver robust outcomes., • Experienced in securing work through RFI/RFPs, bids, and presentations across public and private sectors., • Skilled in data science platforms (e.g. Databricks, AzureML) and cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP), with knowledge of tools like Terraform., • Experienced in deploying solutions using Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD tools. To be Considered: Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly at . For further information please call me on 0161 416 6800 or 07719065951 - I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7 am until 10 pm. If unavailable, please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn, just search for Henry Clay-Davies. I look forward to hearing from you. KEY SKILLS: Data Science / Data Scientist / AI Engineer / AI / Machine Learning / ML / NLP / GenAI / Stakeholder Engagement / Customer Engagement / AWS / Azure / Cloud / Docker / Kubernetes / CI/CD / Deep Learning

Join Tether and Shape the Future of Digital Finance At Tether, we’re not just building products, we’re pioneering a global financial revolution. Our cutting-edge solutions empower businesses—from exchanges and wallets to payment processors and ATMs—to seamlessly integrate reserve-backed tokens across blockchains. By harnessing the power of blockchain technology, Tether enables you to store, send, and receive digital tokens instantly, securely, and globally, all at a fraction of the cost. Transparency is the bedrock of everything we do, ensuring trust in every transaction. Innovate with Tether Tether Finance: Our innovative product suite features the world’s most trusted stablecoin, USDT, relied upon by hundreds of millions worldwide, alongside pioneering digital asset tokenization services. But that’s just the beginning: Tether Power: Driving sustainable growth, our energy solutions optimize excess power for Bitcoin mining using eco-friendly practices in state-of-the-art, geo-diverse facilities. Tether Data: Fueling breakthroughs in AI and peer-to-peer technology, we reduce infrastructure costs and enhance global communications with cutting-edge solutions like KEET, our flagship app that redefines secure and private data sharing. Tether Education: Democratizing access to top-tier digital learning, we empower individuals to thrive in the digital and gig economies, driving global growth and opportunity. Tether Evolution: At the intersection of technology and human potential, we are pushing the boundaries of what is possible, crafting a future where innovation and human capabilities merge in powerful, unprecedented ways. Why Join Us? Our team is a global talent powerhouse, working remotely from every corner of the world. If you’re passionate about making a mark in the fintech space, this is your opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest minds, pushing boundaries and setting new standards. We’ve grown fast, stayed lean, and secured our place as a leader in the industry. If you have excellent English communication skills and are ready to contribute to the most innovative platform on the planet, Tether is the place for you. Are you ready to be part of the future? About the job The goal of a Technical Product Manager is to bridge the gap between technical capabilities and business objectives, focusing on the technical aspects of product development. They work closely with engineering teams to define product roadmaps, prioritize features based on market research and customer needs, and ensure the successful delivery of technical products and services. In doing so, they manage the product vision, identify and mitigate potential risks, and maintain alignment with overall business requirements. The challenge: In this role, you will lead the vision, strategy, and execution of Local AI applications designed to empower users with on-device, privacy-preserving AI capabilities. These applications will integrate seamlessly with Tether’s P2P ecosystem, enabling decentralized, efficient, and secure AI experiences across devices. We’re seeking an experienced Senior Product Manager/ Technical Product Manager with a strong bias for action and measurable outcomes, who combines deep expertise in AI technologies, edge computing, and user-centric design with the drive to innovate in the emerging space of local and distributed AI. This is a great opportunity for an experienced product leader: • With a strong product-led growth mindset who wants to take their career to the next level, moving from partial ownership to controlling the building, scaling, and success of new QVAC Local AI apps., • With experience in AI apps that goes beyond consumer level, into the core of how on-device AI systems function, including privacy and performance considerations., • Who understands the intricacies of software and hardware to the extent that they can actively engage with highly-technical stakeholders., • A team leader who has had close contact with operations and feels capable of setting up, organizing, and scaling teams from scratch across all facets of app development., • A high-agency individual who can actively set internal and external goals, team culture, and liaise effectively and directly with executive management and other departments to achieve them. Responsibilities • Product Vision & Strategy: Define and champion a long-term vision for Local AI apps, aligning with company objectives, user privacy ethos, and industry trends in on-device AI to maintain a competitive edge., • Ownership and Leadership: Develop and manage comprehensive product roadmaps, prioritizing features and enhancements, partnering with engineering, design, and cross-functional teams for successful launches., • User-Centric Focus: Engage with users, developers, and researchers to identify market opportunities, maximize value, and deliver seamless, intuitive experiences in local AI environments., • Feature Expertise: Lead the ideation, prioritization, and definition of features for Local AI apps, ensuring they leverage on-device processing for efficiency, security, and personalization., • Design and Wireframing: Create comprehensive, interactive prototypes/mockups to communicate design concepts, enabling designers to refine and implement polished UX/UI., • Stakeholder Communication: Build relationships with executives, engineers, partners, and industry influencers to foster strategic alliances, gather feedback, and advocate for the apps., • Go-To-Market: Autonomy to build and own launch plans, collaborating with expansion and marketing teams to operationalize strategies that position the Local AI apps as valuable solutions in P2P and fintech ecosystems, • Performance Tracking: Define and monitor KPIs related to app engagement, user satisfaction, privacy compliance, and performance efficiency to ensure optimized product success. Requirements • 8+ years of product management experience, with at least 3+ years managing AI-powered applications, including past work on AI based apps, preferably Local AI., • Drive fast, agile, and flexible solutions to deliver business outcomes with precision and adaptability., • Strong technical understanding of AI/ML concepts, such as on-device inference, model optimization, edge computing, and privacy-preserving techniques, without requiring hands-on coding., • Expertise in feature design, prioritization, and roadmap development for AI products, with a proven track record of delivering user-focused features., • Demonstrated excellence in stakeholder communication, including presenting complex ideas clearly, negotiating priorities, and building consensus in dynamic environments., • Ability to develop comprehensive, interactive mockups using tools like Cursor or Claude Code, without necessarily knowing how to code, to bridge concepts between stakeholders and design teams., • Familiarity with agile/Scrum methodologies, product analytics tools, and user research techniques., • Proven track-record of successful product launches in AI or tech spaces., • Exceptional leadership, communication, prioritization, and team-building skills., • Degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related field., • Skilled in defining, tracking, and reporting on product KPIs to measure success.

Multimodal Logistics Coordinator | Manchester | £27,000 – £35,000 Step away from the mundane and into a role that values your expertise. We are representing a dynamic, Manchester-based logistics powerhouse seeking a Multimodal Logistics Coordinator. This isn't just about moving boxes; it’s about navigating global trade lanes and delivering high-level service for a firm that treats its operations team as the backbone of its success. Your Mission • Total Shipment Visibility: Manage the complete lifecycle of global imports and exports, navigating the complexities of Air, Sea, and Road freight., • Operational Synergy: Serve as the central hub for communication between overseas agents, shipping lines, and transport teams to guarantee seamless door-to-door transit., • Documentation Specialist: Master the fine print of customs entries and regulatory paperwork, ensuring every shipment passes through borders without a hitch., • The Client Experience: Act as a dedicated consultant for your customers, offering strategic updates and solving logistics puzzles before they impact the bottom line., • Financial Integrity: Handle job files with a commercial mindset, ensuring accurate costing, billing, and margin protection. Your Toolkit • Proven Track Record: At least 2 years of experience within a fast-paced UK freight forwarding environment., • Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with industry-standard platforms like CargoWise or MultiFreight., • Regulatory Knowledge: A deep understanding of post-Brexit customs procedures and international trade compliance., • Soft Skills: Sharp problem-solving abilities, high attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit. The Benefits • Career Trajectory: Join a business that prioritizes internal promotions and funds advanced industry certifications., • Vibrant Environment: Work within a modern office culture that balances high performance with a friendly, supportive atmosphere., • Reliability: Secure your future with a market leader known for long-term growth and employee recognition.

Who are we? Meet Flowd🚀 We're one of the fastest-growing marketing brands in the UK and we're looking for a Client Manager to lead the success of a portfolio of clients and own the outcomes we deliver for them. We work with some of the world's most interesting brands and have big aspirations to become the leader in our space. Our international team of 35 is based across Manchester (UK) and Skopje (NM), and we're expanding our services fast around the world. We aren't looking for your average employee. We're looking for someone who puts clients first, takes ownership of their success, and wants to help build what comes next at Flowd. What you’ll be doing: • Own the full campaign strategy for every client in your portfolio, which is supported by our built AI automations., • Direct the BDE and Data Engineer on the client requirements., • Approve scripts, ICP, targeting and launch the campaigns., • Run the client relationship from Sales handoff through onboarding, reviews, renewals and expansion., • Turn performance data into decisions: weekly forecasts, account-health scoring and in-flight campaign changes., • Operate the Client Brain through our Claude-powered AI workspace to draft, critique and direct every campaign output., • Spot churn risk early, lead renewals end-to-end and close upsell opportunities with a value-led pitch., • Act as the first point of contact for all client communications and escalations., • Handle difficult conversations directly: underperforming campaigns, missed expectations, scope disputes. What you’ll need: • B2B experience in client success, account direction, sales or agency strategy ideally in outbound, SaaS or performance-led services., • A track record of owning client outcomes, not just client relationships., • Fluency with AI, especially Claude, you can prompt, structure, critique and ship., • Comfort with CRMs, Instantly, and modern outbound stacks., • Level-headed under pressure, commercially minded and decisive., • Marketing mindset to understand campaigns - not essential., • The ability to think on your feet and build rapport with a wide variety of characters from different industries and backgrounds., • Proactive and results-driven. What’s in it for you… • Working in our city centre office 🏙️, • 2 days working from home, 3 days in the office., • Opportunities to work in different countries with travel paid for!, • Handsome commission structure, • Flexible working hours, • 25 days holiday (plus UK bank holidays) 🌴, • Christmas shutdown period on top of your annual leave allowance🎄, • Birthday off & early Friday finish, • Dog-friendly office 🐶 Why Flowd? You’ll be joining a team that’s growing fast, thinking big, and having fun along the way. If you’re ambitious, love a challenge, and want to be part of a company that rewards passion and drive, we’d love to hear from you.

Business Development Manager Location: Hybrid – c. twice per month in Manchester office requirement Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: £60,000 to £70,000 + 30% OTE + Car Allowance Our client is a well-established and highly regarded specialist analytical laboratory, recognised as a market leader in their niche testing services across the UK and internationally. Operating across multiple UK sites, they serve clients across environmental, occupational, food/feed and industrial sectors. They are currently looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to contribute to the commercial growth of their specialist laboratory division. This is a strategic, high-autonomy role at the heart of a small and agile sales team, with direct responsibility for new business generation, key account oversight, and market expansion – both domestically and internationally. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving an ambitious growth target and building out a sustainable commercial pipeline. If you are a commercially driven sales professional from the environmental testing, analytical services, or broader scientific sector and you’re looking for a role where you’ll make a real, visible impact with performance measured on end results and not chasing of KPIs this is worth a conversation. About the role • Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities across UK and international markets, with a primary focus on cold sales and new client acquisition., • Developing and executing a business development strategy aligned to the division's growth ambitions across environmental, food & feed, occupational hygiene, and industrial sectors., • Managing and growing relationships with key accounts, with quarterly catch ups and identifying opportunities to introduce new or expanded services., • Leading on the preparation and delivery of compelling commercial proposals and presentations to prospective clients., • Overseeing market intelligence; monitoring sector trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities in specialist testing markets., • Collaborating with laboratory operations and technical teams to ensure a seamless client journey from proposal to delivery., • Reporting on pipeline, activity, and revenue performance, contributing to commercial planning and growth strategy., • Occasional UK and international travel as required to attend client meetings, industry events, and trade shows. About you • A demonstrable track record in business development or technical sales within the environmental testing, analytical laboratory, or closely aligned scientific services sector., • Strong new business instinct; comfortable with cold sales, pipeline development from scratch, and managing a full sales cycle., • Commercial acumen and the ability to negotiate and close complex, high-value contracts., • Excellent communication and presentation skills, confident engaging with technical specialists and senior decision-makers alike., • Ability to work independently with a high degree of autonomy, managing your own priorities within a small commercial team., • Experience using CRM systems (Salesforce experience advantageous) alongside maintaining accurate pipeline records., • Experience managing international client relationships or working with overseas markets would be desirable but, not essential., • Degree-level education in a scientific, business, or related discipline. What’s great about this role? • A high-autonomy, senior commercial role in a genuine market leader, with real influence on the direction and growth of the business., • Competitive package up to £70,000 base with 30% OTE on top commission paid quarterly and a car allowance., • Flexible hybrid working, typically two visits to the Manchester office per month., • Backed by a major European group providing financial stability and growth investment., • A culture that values impact over process - less corporate, more entrepreneurial. This is a role for someone who wants to own outcomes., • Opportunity to develop and shape the commercial strategy across a growing division. If you’re an experienced Business Development Manager from the analytical or environmental testing sector and you’re looking for a role with genuine commercial impact, apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Client Services Supervisor Manchester Office-based An established and highly regarded professional services organisation is seeking an experienced Client Services Supervisor to join its growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven supervisor or team leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional client experiences while leading and developing high-performing teams. The Role Acting as a key link between new clients and specialist departments, the Client Services function plays a vital role in ensuring enquiries are assessed efficiently and routed accurately. As Client Services Supervisor, you will oversee daily operations, support team performance, and ensure service delivery standards are consistently achieved. This role offers significant scope for professional growth, giving you the opportunity to analyse performance data, identify trends, and influence operational improvements that enhance both efficiency and client experience. Key Responsibilities • Lead, motivate and develop a team of Client Services Executives, driving performance and engagement, • Monitor KPIs and service standards, ensuring targets and business objectives are consistently met, • Take ownership of team outcomes, aligning decision-making with wider organisational strategy, • Organise and prioritise workloads to ensure efficiency, accuracy and timely completion of tasks, • Oversee enquiry assessment processes, supporting effective onboarding and decision-making, • Maintain clear communication with senior stakeholders, providing insights on performance and opportunities for improvement, • Act as a role model within the team, providing coaching, mentoring and ongoing support, • Monitor quality standards, encouraging accuracy and continuous improvement, • Participate in system testing and process enhancement initiatives, • Address performance, behavioural or capacity challenges proactively, • Contribute to leadership discussions by sharing operational observations and recommendations, • Adapt to evolving business needs with a proactive and flexible mindset About You • Proven experience as a supervisor or team leader, ideally within legal or professional services environments, • Strong experience managing KPIs and analysing performance metrics such as conversion rates, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Commercially aware, with a focus on service delivery and client experience, • Natural leader with the ability to build morale and foster a collaborative team culture, • Highly organised, reliable and detail-focused, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, • Experience with case management systems is advantageous but not essential, • Knowledge of areas such as real estate, personal injury or clinical negligence would be beneficial

Sales Team Manager\nLocation: Manchester City Centre\nHours: Monday-Friday, 08:30-17:30 (On-site)\nStart Date: Immediate\nSalary: Upto £45,000 (DOE) + commission (personal & team performance)\n\nAbout the Role\n\nI am working retained with a market-leading business operating at the premium end of the hospitality sector. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sales Leader to take ownership and grow a high-performing outbound sales desk , driving revenue while developing the next generation of sales talent.\n\nYou'll lead from the front, managing team performance while maintaining your own personal sales pipeline.\nYou will report directly to the senior leadership team and play a key role in shaping sales strategy, culture, and results.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLead & Develop the Team\n* Recruit, interview, and hire high-potential New Business Executives\n* Deliver structured onboarding, training, and ongoing coaching\n* Conduct regular 1:1s, call coaching, and performance reviews\n* Own attendance, punctuality, and daily activity standards\n* Drive accountability and address underperformance quickly\n* Create a high-energy, competitive, and collaborative sales culture\n\nDrive Team Performance\n* Take ownership of team KPIs, revenue targets, and activity metrics\n* Monitor pipeline health, outbound activity, and conversion rates\n* Identify gaps and implement strategies to improve results\n* Motivate the team to consistently exceed targets\n\nLead by Example\n* Manage your own sales pipeline and hit personal targets\n* Demonstrate best-in-class outbound sales, pitching, and closing\n* Ensure a premium and consistent client experience\n\nWhat We're Looking For\n* 3+ years and Proven experience leading and developing sales teams\n* Strong background in outbound/new business sales\n* Track record of exceeding revenue targets\n* Confident coach with the ability to improve performance\n* Resilient, energetic, and highly motivated\n* Strong commercial and negotiation skills\n\nPlease apply today if you are interested.\n\nSearch is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age

Probate Solicitor (Hybrid working) Bristol, Sheffield, Stratford Upon-Avon or Manchester £32,000 - £65,000 + Bonus Contract: Full Time, Permanent About the Firm/role: Our client is a leading National law firm with a strong reputation for continuously delivering excellent service to its clientele. Their legal team is the number one market leader in probate. Here you’ll do work that matters. An organisation with a purpose beyond profit, and by contributing to our success you’ll help us to realise our vision of a fairer world. Our client is committed to providing an exceptional client experience and the opportunity for you to build a rewarding career with them In this role, you’ll manage a caseload of probate cases from start to finish, with a client-focused approach to targets. You won’t need to bring a following of clients with you as they will source new work for you. The firm have doubled their probate team within the past year, and as they continue to grow, they’ll be plenty of opportunity for progression. What your role will involve: • Managing own caseload of probate cases varying in complexity end to end, using a case management system, • Use our case management system to make sure information is recorded accurately, • Engage with clients mainly by telephone and email, • Work collaboratively with expert support from the team to continually develop your legal skills, administrative support will also be provided, • use your legal knowledge to mentor more junior members of the team The organisation will offer you the following employment benefits package: • an annual bonus scheme (dependent on personal and business performance), • a pension with up to 10% employer contributions, • 28 days holiday (rising to 32 in line with service), • wellbeing benefits to support your physical financial and mental health, • coaching, training, and support such as study leave, to help you develop your skills and progress your career, • discounts on products and services About you: • This role would suit a qualified solicitor/Legal executive or an experienced paralegal/Fee earner, • Client focused approach with the ability to build positive relationships in a remote setting How to apply: If this vacancy interests you, please click the apply button. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss with Ross Roberts who is managing this vacancy, call 0114 241 8030 for a confidential discussion. Are you wanting to review additional career opportunities? Visit our jobs page at

About Dragonpass Dragonpass is a global travel and lifestyle loyalty platform serving over 40 million members across 130+ countries. It powers premium benefits—including airport lounge access, Fast Track, dining, and wellness—through partnerships with banks, card issuers, FinTech's, telecom providers, airlines, and online travel agencies. The business operates at the intersection of fintech, travel, and customer engagement, enabling partners like financial institutions and digital platforms to differentiate through high-value loyalty propositions. Role Overview The Sales Director, EMEA is a UK-based role, leading regional revenue growth, strategic partnerships, and team development across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This role requires a commercial leader experienced in selling complex, technology-enabled loyalty and engagement solutions into enterprise clients across financial services, telecoms, airlines, and travel ecosystems. You'll own the EMEA sales strategy, revenue targets and pipeline development, build high-performing teams, and drive multi-market deals with tier-1 clients. What we're looking for A Sales Director and commercial leader with significant experience in enterprise sales within one or more of the following: • Loyalty & rewards platforms, • Travel technology / travel distribution, • Fintech / payments / card benefits, • Telco value-added services You'll have proven experience selling into banks, telcos, airlines, OTAs, or financial institutions as well as a strong understanding of loyalty economics, customer engagement, and partner ecosystems. As a leader and manager, you'll have demonstrated success in building and scaling regional and globally dispersed sales teams, bringing strong coaching, mentoring, and performance management capability to drive excellence.

Client Partner | Social & Influencer Marketing Hybrid Join a globally recognised digital marketing and media business known for innovation and creativity in the social and influencer space. This is a senior leadership opportunity within a fast growing, social first agency known for delivering culturally relevant, high impact work for a major consumer brand. You will sit at the heart of the business, leading a flagship account while shaping strategy, driving commercial growth, and elevating team performance. This role combines leadership, client partnership, and strategic delivery in a dynamic and fast paced environment. What you will be doing: • Lead a high profile client relationship, acting as a trusted senior advisor and strategic partner, • Drive account growth through identifying new opportunities across social, influencer, media and commerce, • Own commercial performance including revenue forecasting, profitability and resource planning, • Build, mentor and develop high performing teams, improving capability and ways of working, • Collaborate cross functionally with strategy, creative and operations to deliver best in class campaigns, • Deliver insightful reporting, QBRs and strategic recommendations to exceed client expectations, • Represent the agency externally, strengthening client relationships and contributing to wider business growth This role suits a commercially minded leader with strong social and influencer expertise, proven experience managing large scale accounts, and the ability to thrive in a high growth, fast moving environment.

About the Company: A leading Legal 500 national firm is seeking an accomplished Costs Team Leader to join its established and high-performing national Costs function. This is a standout opportunity for an experienced professional to take ownership of a dynamic team, driving performance, quality, and operational excellence within a fast-paced and evolving environment. About the Role: You will lead, mentor, and develop a team of Trainees, Law Costs Draftspersons, and Costs Lawyers, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality work across a varied and complex caseload. Acting as a key interface with senior stakeholders, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining service excellence, aligning outputs with business objectives, and strengthening the firm’s reputation for quality and expertise. Responsibilities: • Oversee the preparation and supervision of Bills of Costs and associated court documentation., • Provide technical leadership and embed best practice across your team., • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and enhance operational efficiency., • Contribute to the wider strategic direction of the Costs function., • Represent the team in key internal and external forums and deputise for senior leadership where required. Qualifications: • Demonstrable experience in a leadership or supervisory role, ideally within a Costs or legal services setting., • Strong operational management capability, with experience leading hybrid teams and driving engagement and performance., • A background as a Law Costs Draftsperson or in a closely related role., • The ability to manage competing priorities and stakeholder expectations in a demanding environment., • Excellent organisational skills and a high level of attention to detail., • Confidence in engaging with senior stakeholders and contributing to strategic discussions., • Strong communication skills, with the ability to provide clear direction, feedback, and technical guidance., • Analytical thinking and problem-solving capability, with a focus on delivering practical solutions., • Solid working knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules, legal aid frameworks, and costs processes., • Familiarity with time recording systems and costs management tools. Required Skills: • A relevant professional qualification (e.g., ACL, CILEX, or equivalent)., • Experience in process improvement, optimisation, or implementing best practice standards. Preferred Skills: • Experience in a leadership or supervisory role within a Costs or legal services setting., • Strong operational management capability. Pay range and compensation package: 25 days holiday + BH (option to buy more), generous pension scheme, hybrid working - 1 day per week in the office, health membership, including medical cashback. Equal Opportunity Statement: This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly regarded Legal 500 firm and play a key role in shaping the continued success of a nationally recognised Costs team.

Legal Counsel Location: Manchester (Hybrid working available) Overview At Escode (part of NCC Group), we’re on a mission to make society safer and more secure. Our global community of talented individuals is driven by the desire to build a resilient digital world—and we’re thrilled that you’re considering joining us on this journey. We’re currently seeking a Legal Counsel to join our high-performing Escode Legal Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a recently qualified or trainee solicitor to take their legal career to the next level within a growing and dynamic area of contract law and software escrow. About the Role As a Legal Counsel, you will play a critical role in supporting Escode’s commercial activities across the UK and internationally. You’ll work under the supervision of experienced legal professionals and in line with SRA requirements, delivering pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice across multiple business areas. Key responsibilities • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a range of commercial contracts and legal documents., • Developing and maintaining legal templates tailored to evolving services and sales channels., • Delivering legal training sessions to new joiners across UK sales and operational teams., • Providing clear and actionable legal advice on commercial, IP, and dispute-related matters., • Collaborating with compliance, corporate legal, and company secretarial teams to manage cross-functional legal issues., • Supporting our international offices (e.g. Europe and the US) on English law aspects of contracts., • Researching and advising on specialist topics relevant to the software escrow industry., • Managing day-to-day legal queries and supporting broader legal team objectives. Essential Skills & Experience • Experience or strong interest in working within a legal environment (in-house or private practice)., • Ability to communicate legal advice in a clear and concise manner to a non-legal audience., • Proven ability to collaborate and build relationships across diverse teams., • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities., • Excellent written and verbal communication., • Confidence and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment., • Strong IT proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite. Desirable • Prior experience providing legal advice in a commercial or technology-focused context., • Familiarity with the IT/software or cybersecurity industry., • Awareness of escrow or business continuity solutions. Why Escode? The Escode division is the global leader in software resilience and business continuity, serving over 18,000 customers across the globe. We offer cutting-edge services including Escrow-as-a-Service (EaaS) and software verification, empowering clients to safeguard mission-critical applications both in the cloud and on-premise. We’re proud of our culture—collaborative, inclusive, and relentlessly focused on delivering great work. If you’re looking to grow your legal career in a forward-thinking, security-led business, this could be your next big step. Learn more at 👉 About Your Application We review every application carefully and will contact you if your background matches our requirements. If you don’t hear from us within 10 days, don’t worry—you may still be considered for future roles. We encourage you to keep an eye on our careers page for other opportunities. If you prefer that we do not retain your details for future consideration, please email . All personal data is held in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and flexible working environment. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know at any stage. Please note: This role requires pre-employment background screening in line with BS7858 standards, due to the nature of our work.

Join Our Team as an Operations Manager (Collections)! Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for operational excellence in the financial sector? We’re seeking an enthusiastic Operations Manager, if you’re ready to take your career to the next level in a stimulating environment, we want to hear from you! About Us: We pride ourselves on providing top-notch financial services and insurance solutions. Our commitment to innovation and excellence drives us to continuously improve, and we’re looking for a talented individual to help us enhance our collections operations. Position Details: Job Title: Operations Manager (Collections) Contract Type: Permanent Annual Salary: Up to £35,000 Working Pattern: Full Time Driving Required: Yes What You’ll Do: As the Operations Manager, you will play a crucial role in optimising our collections processes and leading a dedicated team. Your responsibilities will include: Managing day-to-day operations of the collections team to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. Developing strategies to improve collections performance and reduce delinquencies. Implementing best practices and compliance measures within the collections process. Analysing data to identify trends and areas for improvement. Collaborating with other departments to enhance customer experience and satisfaction. What We’re Looking For: Proven experience in operations management, preferably within collections or financial services. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written. A proactive approach to improving processes and achieving goals. Why Join Us? We believe that our people are our greatest asset! You’ll enjoy a vibrant workplace with a culture that values growth, collaboration, and well-being. Here are just a few perks you can look forward to: Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid working model! 25 Days Holiday: Plus bank holidays, so you can recharge and enjoy life outside of work. Birthday Holiday: Celebrate your special day with an extra day off! Company Pension: Secure your future with our competitive pension scheme. Healthcare Cash Plan: We care about your health, and this plan helps cover your everyday health costs. Subsidised Office Lunches: Enjoy delicious meals while you work! Casual Dress Code: Be comfortable and express yourself in our relaxed dress environment. Ready to Make an Impact? If you’re excited about the opportunity to lead a team in a rewarding environment and make a significant impact on our collections operations, we’d love to hear from you! How to Apply: Please send your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience. Join us in shaping the future of financial services! We can’t wait to welcome you to our team! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

SALES LEADER – PUBLIC SECTOR (SAAS) - North West *SHARES + PROGRESSION TO CRO OPPORTUNITY Reporting to: Chief Revenue Officer Overview: We are working with a high-growth SaaS organisation operating within the public sector, delivering mission-critical AI-Driven Behavioural Automation solutions. The business has scaled rapidly and is entering an exciting new growth phase with significant expansion plans. The business has no debt and are a cashflow positive business that self invests. The Opportunity: This is a leadership role responsible for driving net-new revenue growth through a high-performing sales team. You will lead a team of SDRs and experienced Account Executives, with a clear mandate to scale the function further. Key Responsibilities: • Work with the leadership team to deliver success for the wider business and to support the personal development of your team, • Lead and develop a new business sales team, • Implement innovative go-to-market strategies, • Drive improvements in sales efficiency and Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC), • Conduct deal reviews and mentor team members, • Recruit and scale the team, • The clear mandate to scale the function further is just 2 heads, then flatline for 4 years on headcount., • Influence broader commercial strategy About You: • Strong SaaS sales leadership with experience in the public sector, • Based North West England, • Proven track record of delivering net-new growth through teams, • Ambitious and driven with contemporary sales style & new ideas, • Strategic mindset with ability to improve GTM execution, • Ambition to take on broader business leadership responsibilities Why Join: • High-growth environment with clear scaling strategy, • Share incentive package, • Opportunity to progress into executive leadership, • Strong market demand and product differentiation, • Supportive and ambitious leadership team Package: • Base Salary: £110,000 (flexible), • OTE: £165,000 uncapped, • Equity included Location: North West England (hybrid working – 3 days office-based)

Are you eager to pursue a career with growth and advancement in a lively and positive atmosphere, all while embracing a contemporary approach to the event sales & marketing industry? If that's the case, you're about to enjoy the ideal combination of personal and professional development. At River we are dedicated to delivering exceptional services that make a difference. As a leader in our industry, we believe in fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and growth. We are looking for a talented and motivated Trainee Sales & Marketing assistant to join our team and elevate our clients' brands to new heights! -Support the Sales & Marketing team in driving and executing revenue growth. -Act as the face and voice of the brand, embodying its values, personality, and mission in all interactions. -Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor that aligns with the brand’s image. -Promote Brand Awareness: Create buzz and excitement around the brand by sharing its story, benefits, and values with potential customers. -Engage with the public at events, trade shows, and promotional activities to increase brand visibility. -Assist in arranging event spaces -Attend training sessions, conferences, and seminars to continuously improve sales skills and market knowledge. -Develop Leadership Skills: shadow experienced sales managers to learn best practices in team leadership, sales strategy, and performance management. -Strong Communication Skills -Persuasive and Influential -Self-Motivated and Goal-Oriented -Strong Interpersonal Skills -Adaptability and Resilience -Results-Driven with Analytical Skills -Good Organisational and Time Management Skills -Team Player -Positive Attitude and Enthusiasm -Passion for Sales and Learning -Comprehensive training and mentorship from experienced event sales and marketing professionals. • Clear career development path with opportunities for rapid advancement., • Base Pay + Commission, • Performance-based incentives, • Regular team nights, holidays & city breaks (optional), • Dynamic and supportive work environment that values creativity and innovation., • Access to professional development workshops, training sessions, and networking events. Our mentorship programs are designed to help you reach your full potential and progress in seniority. We believe in promoting from within and providing our team members with opportunities for advancement. Your career at River will be full of exciting challenges that will push you to grow and succeed. You will be an integral part of the decision-making process, your voice will be heard, and your ideas will be valued. Join us at River for a fulfilling and rewarding career where you will be appreciated, supported, and inspired to achieve new heights. Apply to River today and start your journey to success!

Location: • Manchester, UK (Hybrid – Office & Remote), • Bangkok, Thailand (Hybrid – Office & Remote). Open to relocation. Move from Manufacturing Operations into Digital Transformation Are you working in pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing and looking for a new career path beyond day-to-day operations? Factorytalk is looking for production, quality, or process engineers who want to move into digital manufacturing consulting, helping leading life sciences companies modernise their factory operations. This role is ideal for someone who understands how manufacturing really works and wants to help transform those processes using modern digital platforms. The Role As a Solution Consultant, you will work directly with pharmaceutical manufacturers to digitalise manufacturing operations using the Tulip platform. You will run customer workshops, capture operational requirements, and design digital solutions that replace paper and legacy systems across manufacturing processes. The role spans both pre-sales and project delivery, helping shape solutions with customers and supporting their implementation. Key Responsibilities • Run workshops with production, engineering, and quality teams, • Capture operational requirements and manufacturing workflows, • Design digital solutions for manufacturing processes, • Support pre-sales discussions and solution demonstrations, • Build and deploy applications using the Tulip platform, • Electronic batch records, • Digital work instructions, • Batch changeover and line clearance workflows, • Production data capture and process tracking, • Quality and deviation processes, • Equipment and maintenance workflows Training & Development Factorytalk provides extensive training and mentoring including: • Tulip platform training and certification, • Coaching from experienced digital manufacturing consultants, • Exposure to global digital manufacturing programmes Candidate Profile Essential • ~5 years’ experience in pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing, • Background in production, process engineering, or quality, • Strong understanding of manufacturing operations in GMP environments across multiple products and processes., • Exposure to MES or manufacturing digitalisation initiatives, • Quality Assurance, process improvement or operational excellence experience, • Interest in technology, software, using data. Why Join Factorytalk • Transition from running manufacturing processes to designing digital factories, • Join a leader and innovator in the field, • Work on modern digital manufacturing platforms, • Develop a career in life sciences digital transformation If you have manufacturing experience and want to help transform how pharmaceutical factories operate, we would love to hear from you.

Location: • Manchester, UK (Hybrid – Office & Remote), • Bangkok, Thailand (Hybrid – Office & Remote). Open to relocation. Move from Manufacturing Operations into Digital Transformation Are you working in pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing and looking for a new career path beyond day-to-day operations? Factorytalk is looking for production, quality, or process engineers who want to move into digital manufacturing consulting, helping leading life sciences companies modernise their factory operations. This role is ideal for someone who understands how manufacturing really works and wants to help transform those processes using modern digital platforms. The Role As a Solution Consultant, you will work directly with pharmaceutical manufacturers to digitalise manufacturing operations using the Tulip platform. You will run customer workshops, capture operational requirements, and design digital solutions that replace paper and legacy systems across manufacturing processes. The role spans both pre-sales and project delivery, helping shape solutions with customers and supporting their implementation. Key Responsibilities • Run workshops with production, engineering, and quality teams, • Capture operational requirements and manufacturing workflows, • Design digital solutions for manufacturing processes, • Support pre-sales discussions and solution demonstrations, • Build and deploy applications using the Tulip platform, • Electronic batch records, • Digital work instructions, • Batch changeover and line clearance workflows, • Production data capture and process tracking, • Quality and deviation processes, • Equipment and maintenance workflows Training & Development Factorytalk provides extensive training and mentoring including: • Tulip platform training and certification, • Coaching from experienced digital manufacturing consultants, • Exposure to global digital manufacturing programmes Candidate Profile Essential • ~5 years’ experience in pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing, • Background in production, process engineering, or quality, • Strong understanding of manufacturing operations in GMP environments across multiple products and processes., • Exposure to MES or manufacturing digitalisation initiatives, • Quality Assurance, process improvement or operational excellence experience, • Interest in technology, software, using data. Why Join Factorytalk • Transition from running manufacturing processes to designing digital factories, • Join a leader and innovator in the field, • Work on modern digital manufacturing platforms, • Develop a career in life sciences digital transformation If you have manufacturing experience and want to help transform how pharmaceutical factories operate, we would love to hear from you.

PROJECT MANAGER (NORTH REGION) Contract: Government Location: North of England (hybrid role with regional travel) Hours of work: 40 Contract Type: Permanent We are seeking a Project Manager to deliver end-to-end project management services across a diverse portfolio of construction and facilities projects for Natural England under a government contract. This role will involve managing capital projects and MAC works across a broad estate, including laboratories, operational buildings, and farms and agricultural infrastructure. Job Description We are looking for an experienced professional who is comfortable operating across multiple sites and stakeholders, with strong commercial, compliance, and delivery focus. The role covers the North Region, from Birmingham through to Scotland, and requires regular travel depending on workload. Key Responsibilities • Deliver end-to-end project management across capital projects and MAC works for client and Natural England portfolios, • Lead the planning and delivery of projects aligned to commercial, operational, and client objectives, • Identify and develop new project opportunities within the account, • Build strong relationships with the ISS Country Team, key stakeholders, and external clients, • Hold P&L accountability in line with country requirements, • Develop effective delivery models and manage resources across multiple projects, • Ensure robust commercial governance, compliance, and risk management, • Oversee supply chain performance, embedding best-practice processes to maintain high service standards About You • Proven Project Manager experience within Construction or Facilities Management (public sector experience desirable), • Experience delivering projects valued at £1.5m–£3.0m, • Professional background in Construction, Engineering, or the Built Environment, • Qualified to HNC level (or equivalent) in a technical or management discipline, • Strong knowledge of CDM, RIBA stages (or equivalent frameworks), and UK Health & Safety regulations, • Demonstrable Health & Safety compliance management., • Experience estimating project costs and producing professional tender documentation., • Strong IT literacy, including MS Office, MS Project and Monday.com., • Holds NEBOSH, IOSH, SMSTS qualified (or actively working towards), • Must hold a full UK driving licence and be comfortable with regional travel. All candidates must be able to obtain BPSS Security Clearance. Click here for more info: ___ The Company ISS is a global leader in workplace and facilities management, helping organisations create environments where people and businesses can thrive. We partner with clients across sectors—from healthcare to finance—to deliver smart, sustainable solutions that improve everyday experiences. We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, committed to diversity, wellbeing, and supporting the Armed Forces community. As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible. If you require any adjustments, please contact our Resourcing Team—we’ll be happy to support you. Join ISS and be part of something bigger. If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing

About us: Toluna is the global research and insights leader that enables businesses to make smarter, data-driven decisions – faster. For 26 years, we have partnered with the world’s leading brands, delivering transformative impact through our advanced technology platform, comprehensive solution portfolio, expansive global first-party panel, and world-class team of leading research experts. Since 2019, we’ve made significant investments in artificial intelligence to enhance automation, accelerate insight delivery, and unlock deeper understanding at scale. With 40+ offices worldwide, Toluna operates in 70+ countries, redefining the future of insights. Learn more at . Introduction: As a Senior Research Manager focused on financial services, you will play a key role in driving project success and leading client relationships alongside a dynamic team of researchers. This position is pivotal in delivering actionable insights for high-profile clients in a collaborative, growth-oriented work environment. Responsibilities: Client and Project Management • Lead multiple projects, with a focus on the financial services sector., • Design research that meets project objectives in consultation with clients., • Manage end-to-end, predominantly ad hoc research projects, including survey design, data analysis, and results presentation., • Analyze and transform data into clear, high quality, story-driven reports and presentations that address clients’ research, commercial, and communication goals, whilst keeping in mind regulatory requirements., • Maximize use of internal AI tools to enhance research delivery., • Review deliverables from more junior members of the team., • Work closely with internal operations teams to oversee survey deployment, data collection, and analysis processes, while managing timelines, budget and delivery efficiency. Strategic Contribution • Develop a strong understanding of client business needs, with the ability to deliver tailored solutions., • Demonstrate deep knowledge of consumer insights on topics like new product/service development, Consumer Duty, communications testing and advertising campaigns., • Contribute to business development by supporting proposals, pitches, and account growth initiatives as needed. Your Profile: • 10+ years of experience in quantitative research, including UK and international studies., • Knowledgeable in and passionate about the financial services industry., • Proven expertise in designing, managing, and delivering complex adhoc research projects to answer business questions., • Excellent analytical and storytelling skills with a focus on turning complex data into actionable insights and compelling presentations., • Proven ability to manage client relationships., • A results-driven, can-do attitude with a passion for research excellence., • Positive, solution-oriented attitude., • Collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment., • Commitment to fostering an inclusive, empathetic, and transparent work culture., • Strong organizational and project management skills, handling multiple tasks effectively., • Experience or education in fields such as Marketing, Business, Economics, Communications, Social Sciences, or similar areas. Formal degrees are welcome but not required., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. What success looks like in this role: • Develop strong relationships with key clients within the first 3 months., • Demonstrate financial services expertise., • Lead multiple adhoc studies with a strong focus on quality and client objectives., • Ensure high-quality, on-time delivery across your projects., • Work closely with a wider team of researchers and client directors., • Effective co-operation with internal operational teams. Our Values: Acting with Ownership- Demonstrating individual accountability Bringing a forward mindset- Being action-oriented, bold and entrepreneurial Collaborating with Curiosity- Exhibiting teamwork through togetherness Discussing openly, committing jointly- Sharing your views openly Embracing empathy- Being egoless & caring What we Offer: At Toluna, we’re all about creating a welcoming, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities to grow within our global team. Inclusion and respect are at the heart of what we do. Our community connects over 72 million people across 70 countries. If you’re passionate about making an impact, we’d love to have you on board. Join our global team. We welcome big thinking and reward great work.

Company: Victoria College of Arts and Design Job Title: Lecturer - Creative Business Reports to: Programme Leader Location: ON-SITE, Manchester, UK Salary Range: £45,000 per annum Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 9am to 5pm Overview As a Lecturer at the Victoria College of Arts & Design, you are expected to play a key role in delivering, maintaining, and continuously enhancing the high standards of teaching, mentoring, and academic support that we aim to provide for our students. You will play a key role in designing, delivering, and assessing undergraduate and / or postgraduate modules and programmes. In particular, the role requires a broad and confident understanding of core business principles across areas such as entrepreneurship, strategy, marketing, innovation, operations, and professional practice. You will bring insight into how creative thinking enhances problem-solving, value creation, and decision-making within contemporary business contexts, including the creative and cultural industries. You will be expected to support students in developing business ideas, strategies, and ventures through research, experimentation, critical analysis, and reflective practice. This includes guiding students to translate ideas into viable business models, compelling propositions, and professionally presented outcomes that respond to industry challenges and entrepreneurial opportunities. This position is ideal for a lecturer who is passionate about teaching and mentoring, committed to student success, and motivated to develop enterprising, adaptable graduates who can think creatively while operating confidently across all areas of business. This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about teaching and mentoring, and who is also dedicated to delivering student success. Key Responsibilities Teaching and Module Delivery: • Plan, develop, and deliver high-quality, student-centred lectures, seminars, tutorials, and workshops for assigned modules., • Utilise a range of best-practice teaching methods to support various learning styles, fostering engagement and inclusivity., • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of subject areas, ensuring course content is relevant, current, and aligned with contemporary industry practice and research insight. Assessment and Feedback: • Design, manage and assess formative and summative coursework assignments, ensuring flexibility, fairness, transparency, and relevance., • Provide succinct, constructive, coherent and timely feedback to students, using written, recorded or written media, designed to aid students in their academic reflection, progress and development of core skills., • Ensure that grading and feedback is in line with best practice and standards across the English Higher Education sector. Student Support and Guidance: • Act as an academic advisor and mentor to students, providing guidance on academic matters and supporting their professional aspirations., • Organise and participate in student engagement activities and additional, non-curricular, learning and academic integrity support sessions., • Address individual student needs, such as reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities, and refer to appropriate support services as necessary. Curriculum and Module Development: • Work collaboratively with faculty, management, students and external stakeholders to develop, modify and enhance curricula so that it always reflects contemporary industry and academic trends., • As appropriate, devise, design, manage and deliver the continuous improvement of teaching resources, such as updating reading lists, case studies, practical equipment, practical exercises, and online learning content., • Participate, as appropriate and when requested, in all Academic Development Committees including curriculum review committees, considering such things as the development of new and revised programmes. Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement: • Adhere to all VCAD and Partner institution policies, procedures, and quality assurance standards., • Engage in peer review processes to improve and share good practices across teaching methods., • Participate in teaching observation and evaluation processes to ensure good quality support, development and enhancement of teaching practice across faculty. Professional Development: • Participate in professional development activities, keeping abreast of innovations and developments within the field of higher education teaching and learning and regulatory requirements. Administrative and Departmental Responsibilities: • Undertake, as required, administrative duties related to teaching, timetable management, module coordination, course management, marking, grading and other associated administrative tasks concerned with the efficient running of the Board, as well as any other appropriate duties reasonably requested by your line manager, including attendance and participation in departmental meetings., • Actively contribute to departmental goals and participate in activities such as open days, student recruitment, induction events, knowledge transfer and other outreach work., • Support VCAD initiatives, such as diversity and inclusion efforts, digital learning, and community collaboration. Staff Management Responsibilities: • Holders of any Lecturer post will have line management responsibilities as per their various and occasional non-substantive role, such as module or programme leader. These roles will be recognised through such procedures as remission of teaching hours or honorarium payments and will be reasonably negotiated with the Academic Dean and VCAD Director and in keeping with established VCAD policy. Qualifications & Experience: Essential (E) Desirable (D) • A Bachelor’s Degree (E), • Confidence and Ability to communicate complex information to a class of students. (E), • Ability to utilise a range of digital platforms, in particular Microsoft Office / 365. (E), • Enthusiasm, knowledge and experience of your specialist area. (E), • A Master’s Degree (D), • Relevant professional experience in an associated or appropriate area of practice (D), • Experience of Teaching (D), • Knowledge of the Higher Education sector in England. (D) Benefits • Annual leave (7.2 weeks), • Workplace pension scheme., • Company Sick Policy., • Statutory maternity/paternity pays., • Career development opportunities, • Training and self-development opportunities., • Gym membership discounts, • Retail discount schemes, • Cinema discounts, • Grocery discounts, • Cycle to work, • Investing and savings opportunities, • Financial wellbeing – personal debt advise., • Financial wellbeing education, • My Mind Pal (mental fitness)

The Opportunity This is a standout leadership opportunity within one of the UK’s most respected real estate consultancies. We are seeking an experienced Director of Valuations to take a key role in shaping and growing a high-performing Manchester-based team. This position offers genuine influence, client exposure at the highest level, and the platform to drive both strategy and revenue within a well-established business. If you are looking for a role where your expertise will be recognised, your voice heard, and your impact tangible, this is worth a confidential conversation. The Role You will operate as a senior leader within the valuation team, delivering across a diverse portfolio while driving growth and maintaining exceptional standards. Your responsibilities will include: • Leading complex valuation instructions across commercial, residential, industrial, and mixed-use assets, • Acting as a trusted advisor to key clients including lenders, developers, and property companies, • Providing strategic oversight and ensuring full compliance with RICS Red Book standards, • Driving business development and identifying new revenue opportunities, • Collaborating with wider business lines including Capital Markets and Agency, • Mentoring and developing junior professionals, building a high-performing team culture, • Delivering clear, insightful valuation reports and presenting advice to clients, • Monitoring market trends and providing informed commentary to clients and stakeholders, • Supporting business planning, team growth, and financial forecasting About You You are a commercially minded valuation professional with the credibility and ambition to operate at Director level. You will bring: • MRICS or FRICS qualification and Registered Valuer status, • Strong experience delivering Red Book Valuations across lending, development, and investment assets, • A proven ability to manage client relationships and win new business, • Excellent report writing and communication skills, • A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to property challenges, • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple high-value instructions Experience with Argus or KEL is advantageous, but not essential. What’s On Offer In return, you will receive a highly competitive package and the opportunity to play a key role in a market-leading business: • C. £85,000+, • Car Allowance, • Generous Pension Contribution, • 27+ days holiday plus bank holidays, • Private Medical Cover, • Life Assurance (3x salary), • Income Protection, • Additional flexible benefits This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role where you can genuinely shape a team, influence strategy, and accelerate your career. For a confidential discussion, please contact: Andrew Kingsley MRICS M: 07879 413 765 E: Please quote reference AK3568969 when applying.

About Ryft Ryft is a regulated payment facilitator and authorised payment institution building the infrastructure layer for modern commerce platforms. We enable marketplaces, SaaS platforms and multi-party ecosystems to embed and monetise payments natively. Our technology handles onboarding, compliance, orchestration, split payments and revenue sharing allowing our partners to focus on growth while we manage complexity. The Role We’re looking for a Operations Director to act as the operational backbone of the business and the right hand to the COO. This role exists to create structure at scale. You will sit across Operations, Risk, Compliance and Underwriting, consolidating team leads under one clear operational leader. You’ll drive performance, accountability, reporting clarity and execution rhythm across the business This is not a middle-management role. It is a senior leadership position with real ownership, real authority, and real impact. What You’ll Own 1. Leadership & Structure • Management of Operations, Risk, Compliance and related team leads, • Create clear reporting lines and performance frameworks, • Coach and elevate existing managers, • Build succession depth across teams, • Drive high standards of accountability and ownership 2. Operational Excellence • Improve processes across onboarding, underwriting, compliance and servicing, • Identify bottlenecks and eliminate inefficiencies, • Implement scalable systems and operating rhythms, • Ensure KPIs are clearly defined, measured and owned 3. Performance & Reporting • Build executive-level operational reporting, • Introduce dashboards and metrics that matter, • Own weekly and monthly operating cadences, • Translate data into insight and action 4. Risk & Compliance Alignment • Work closely with Compliance and Risk leads to ensure regulatory standards are embedded operationally, • Ensure operational processes meet FCA-level governance expectations, • Maintain audit readiness and documentation standards 5. COO Enablement • Act as escalation point for operational matters, • Reduce direct reporting load for the COO, • Filter, prioritise and solve issues before they reach executive level, • Free up the COO to focus on strategy, partnerships and scaling initiatives What “Great” Looks Like in 12 Months • The MD has significantly fewer direct operational touchpoints, • Team leads operate with greater autonomy and accountability, • Clear KPIs exist across every operational team, • Reporting is structured, predictable and insight-driven, • Process SLAs are defined and met, • Operational maturity is visibly stronger Who You Are • 6–12+ years in operations leadership within fintech, payments, regulated financial services or high-growth tech, • Experienced managing managers, not just individual contributors, • Data-driven but commercially aware, • Calm under pressure, • Highly structured thinker, • Strong operator who can balance detail and strategy Why Join • Senior-level ownership and visibility, • Direct impact on company-wide performance, • Opportunity to shape operational architecture during a scaling phase

Audit & Risk Recruitment is working exclusively with a prestigious public sector organisation to appoint a senior cyber security leader on an initial 6-month contract. This is a critical, high-visibility role sitting at the intersection of technical operations and executive stakeholder management, offering the opportunity to shape cyber security strategy at a national level. The role You will define and lead delivery of the Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC), owning real-time incident detection, response and remediation across a complex, high-value estate. Key accountabilities include: • Owning the cyber incident response plan — its development, communication and continuous improvement, • Defining the use-case-driven logging, monitoring and response capability to ensure resilience against cyber threats, • Identifying vulnerabilities across the estate and defining remediation and mitigation processes to ensure cyber readiness, • Providing strategic-level advice to senior management and managing relationships with external agencies including government bodies, • Defining the cyber security operations strategy in alignment with threat posture, government direction and senior business stakeholders, • Planning required levels of cyber investment including governance, tooling and staffing within the CSOC Essential skills & experience • Proven experience managing Security Event Monitoring operations — SIEM/SOAR, antivirus, network and host IDS/IPS, • Strong working knowledge of NCSC incident response processes, GDPR, NIS regulations and MITRE ATT&CK, • Experience in threat monitoring, intelligence gathering and assessment, and vulnerability scanning and mitigation, • Senior-level incident response management and network traffic analysis capability, • ITIL knowledge and experience operating within or alongside public sector / government security frameworks

Full Job Description: Associate Director - Consents Management Job Description (May to need be accessed via Desktop or our Careers website: ) Role: Associate Director – Consents Management Location: Manchester (Hybrid working) Contract: Full time Salary: Competitive Ardent is the UK’s leading provider of land, consent management and stakeholder engagement services, supporting major infrastructure and regeneration projects from concept to delivery. Established in 1992, we are a fast-growing, purpose-led business working at the heart of the UK and Ireland’s net zero, growth and regeneration agendas. We’re now looking for an Associate Director – Consents Management to provide senior leadership across the full lifecycle of planning consent delivery and implementation on complex, nationally significant projects. The opportunity This is a senior, high-impact role within an emerging and specialist discipline. You’ll lead the strategic management of Development Consent Orders (DCOs), Transport and Works Act Orders (TWAOs) and other major consents, integrating them seamlessly into design, procurement and construction. You’ll work at the centre of multi-disciplinary teams – planners, engineers, environmental specialists, legal advisers, land teams and engagement professionals – ensuring consents are not just achieved, but are buildable, compliant and deliverable. As a people leader, you’ll also play a key role in developing capability, shaping our Consent Management offering and living our values every day. What you’ll do • Lead the end-to-end management of consent programmes across major infrastructure and regeneration projects, • Develop and maintain consent roadmaps, programmes, risk registers and dependencies, • Coordinate and integrate multi-disciplinary inputs to deliver high-quality, audit-ready consent documentation, • Provide senior leadership on statutory consultation and engagement activity, • Manage DCO/TWAO risks, issues and dependencies to reduce programme uncertainty, • Lead post-consent implementation, including condition/requirement discharge and construction readiness, • Embed consent obligations into design and construction activity, • Mentor and develop project managers and junior team members, • Drive innovation, continuous improvement and best practice in consent project management, • Champion health, safety, wellbeing, inclusion and high performance About you You’ll be an experienced leader with a strong background in project management within major infrastructure or regulated environments, and a good understanding of complex planning and consenting processes. You’ll bring: • Proven experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary programmes, • Knowledge of DCO, TWAO or other major consent regimes, • Experience integrating consents into design and construction delivery, • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, • The ability to lead, inspire and develop high-performing teams, • Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving capabilities, • A commitment to learning, improvement and quality Why join Ardent? We’re a values-led business with a strong focus on culture, learning and impact. You’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the UK and Ireland’s most significant infrastructure and regeneration projects while developing your career in a supportive, collaborative environment. We offer: • Hybrid working from day one, • 25 days’ annual leave (with buy/carry-over options), • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, • Company pension scheme, • Benenden Health Care (including mental health support and 24/7 GP access), • Cycle to Work and electric car leasing schemes, • Recognition awards, long service leave and discretionary annual bonus, • A company-wide coaching programme and clear development pathways We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and we’re passionate about creating a workplace where you’re empowered to bring your authentic self to work every day. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone belongs. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. If you’re motivated by purpose, thrive on complexity and want to play a defining role in delivering buildable consents that make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. To apply or find out more, please submit your CV to 📧

HR Regulatory Compliance Specialist Location: Hybrid to Manchester/Peterborough/Tunbridge Wells Role Overview We are seeking a HR Regulatory Compliance Specialist who will play a key role in the development and execution of the people strategy, ensuring alignment with both business and regulatory compliance objectives. This role requires deep expertise in core people functions and their alignment with regulatory frameworks, governance and risk management, alongside strong commercial acumen. The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive and Risk and Compliance teams and will act as a strategic partner on teams to ensure effective management of people related risks, application and further embedding SM&CR requirements and to lead on people related regulatory change. The role will be involved in the implementation of the Target Operating Model providing input to people, structure, governance processes to ensure regulatory requirements are met. They will include large scale transformation initiatives across a complex environment. Key Responsibilities • Shape and deliver the organisation’s people, culture and compliance strategy, ensuring strong alignment to business priorities, Target Operating Model objectives and regulatory expectations, • Act as a trusted advisor to the executive team on people-related regulation, governance and workforce challenges, providing pragmatic, actionable guidance to enhance organisational effectiveness, • Own and oversee people-related compliance, culture and governance within a highly regulated environment, ensuring adherence to frameworks such as SMCR, PRA, conduct risk and governance standards, • Establish and maintain robust governance, controls, documentation and audit‑ready processes across people, compliance and transformation activity, • Serve as a key point of contact for regulators on matters relating to people, culture, conduct and organisational effectiveness, • Partner closely with Risk and Compliance functions to identify, assess and mitigate people‑related risks throughout business as usual and transformation activity, • Lead enterprise-wide change and regulatory aligned transformation initiatives, combining strategic oversight with hands on delivery of critical programmes where required, • Contribute to and assure the delivery of the Target Operating Model, embedding regulatory requirements, clear accountability and evidence of compliance throughout, • Track delivery against defined milestones, managing risks, dependencies and stakeholder expectations to ensure disciplined execution and strong adoption, • Ensure transformation initiatives are delivered with minimal disruption to the business, maintaining regulatory alignment, operational stability and sustained outcomes Key Skills and Experience Essential: • Senior, hands‑on HR and compliance leader with significant experience in large, complex and highly regulated UK financial services organisations, • Proven leadership experience within a UK‑regulated bank or financial institution, operating credibly under FCA and PRA scrutiny, • Demonstrable accountability under the Senior Managers & Certification Regime, with strong understanding of senior manager responsibilities, conduct rules and certification, • Strong track record of delivering enterprise‑wide transformation, including Target Operating Model implementation, restructuring and operating model change, • Extensive core HR / people function expertise, including governance, workforce strategy and organisational effectiveness within a regulated environment, • Solid understanding of conduct risk, culture and governance frameworks in financial services, • Proven experience managing regulatory interactions, audits and remediation activity with successful outcomes, • Strong knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application within regulated institutions, • Experience leading complex programmes or projects, with a disciplined approach to governance, risk management and audit readiness, • High integrity and resilience, with a strong focus on conduct, ethics and delivery at pace, • Clear, confident communicator, able to translate complex regulatory and organisational issues for senior stakeholders Desirable: • Experience aligning people strategy with operational resilience, outsourcing and third party risk requirements, • Experience delivering cost optimisation and large‑scale organisational redesign, • Hands on experience implementing people processes through HRIS platforms (Dayforce desirable but not essential), • Background working closely with Risk and Compliance functions in a second or first line capacity

Employment Associate | 2 to 5 Years PQE | Tier 1 Ranked | Top 40 Firm | Manchester An outstanding opportunity to join one of the country's most highly regarded Employment teams at a firm that genuinely invests in its people, offers low targets and has ambitious plans to grow its Manchester operation significantly. The Firm A Top 40 ranked firm and recognised market leader, holding numerous top tier Legal 500 rankings and most recently named Legal Employer of the Year at a prestigious national ceremony. The firm combines the scale and quality of a major player with a genuinely people centric culture, and what sets them apart is an exceptional track record of nurturing and developing talent from within, evidenced by a growing number of home grown partners across the business. The client base is broad and impressive, with an increasing number of FTSE 250 businesses on the books. With over 10 offices across the UK, plans for further expansion and access to a global legal network, the firm has the reach and reputation to attract top tier work without losing the culture that makes it a genuinely great place to build a career. Low billable hours targets mean lawyers can focus on delivering excellent work rather than chasing the clock. The Role An exciting opportunity to join one of the country's most renowned Employment teams, consistently recognised by the Legal 500 and handling some of the best quality Employment Law work available in the market. The caseload spans both contentious and non contentious matters, with genuine flexibility to focus on the areas of work you enjoy most. You will advise on contracts, policies and day to day HR issues, handle complex workplace disputes and tribunal claims, advise on restrictive covenants, redundancies, restructures and collective matters, and support clients on data protection, outsourcing and international employment projects. The client base is diverse, spanning major corporates, SMEs and not for profit organisations. With the Manchester team undergoing significant and rapid expansion, backed by a recent office move, this is an excellent moment to join and grow with a team that has real momentum behind it. The Ideal Candidate • Employment Associate with 2 to 5 years PQE

🚀 Business Development Representative (BDR) IRIS Software Group | Manchester No experience needed — full training provided! IRIS Software Group is one of the UK’s largest privately held software companies and a global leader in mission-critical payroll, HR, accountancy, and education software. We support over 100,000 customers in 135 countries, and we’re growing fast. We’re looking for a motivated, outgoing, and ambitious BDR to join our high-performing sales team. If you love speaking to people, are curious about tech, and want a career with real progression — this is your launchpad 🚀 🌟 What You’ll Be Doing • 📞 Reaching out to businesses through calls, emails, LinkedIn, and events, • 🤝 Speaking with potential customers to understand their needs, • 🎯 Qualifying leads and booking meetings for our Account Executives, • 💡 Learning the ins and outs of our HR, payroll, and accountancy products, • 📊 Updating the CRM with activity and insights, • 🤝 Working closely with the wider sales and marketing teams, • 🚀 Hitting monthly goals for outreach and meetings booked ✨ What We’re Looking For (No Experience Needed!) • 🔥 Positive, energetic attitude, • 🗣️ Confident communicator — you enjoy speaking with people, • 🌱 Willingness to learn and take on feedback, • 🎯 Driven, motivated, and excited by targets, • 📞 Comfortable picking up the phone, • 🤝 Team player with a collaborative mindset, • 💻 Basic computer skills — we’ll train you in everything else! No sales experience? No problem. If you bring the attitude, we’ll teach you the rest 🙌 📈 What You’ll Gain • 🧑 🏫 Full training in sales, outreach, tech products & CRM systems, • 💰 Competitive salary + uncapped commission, • 🧗 ♀️ A clear progression path to Senior BDR, Account Executive, or Marketing, • 🌍 Experience with one of the UK’s leading software companies, • 🎉 A supportive, fun, high-energy sales culture, • 🏡 Hybrid working options, • 📚 Ongoing coaching & development through IRIS’s learning pathways 💥 Why It’s Exciting You’ll be the first person many businesses meet from IRIS, opening doors and helping companies modernise how they run payroll, HR & accounting. This role is the perfect stepping stone for anyone who wants a career in tech, sales, or business — no background required.