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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.

About You Are you... • Pro-active and able to complete tasks independently?, • Commercially minded and able to articulate complex subjects simply?, • Able to build strong working relationships across departments to ensure positive collaboration and influence people?, • Organised and able to deliver results?, • Able to be the driving force behind new business opportunities? If so, you could be just what we are looking for… The Role As the Idiom Product Manager at Heywood, you will own all aspects of the proposition of our low code/no code decision engine called Idiom. Combining customer insight, commercial thinking and cross-functional coordination to deliver Heywood’s strategy and growth. You will do this by aligning Idiom’s vision, strategy and marketing plan to Heywood’s business goals and collaborating with our sales teams to identify and realise growth opportunities. Key roles and responsibilities are: • Define the long-term direction of Idiom, aligning it to Heywood’s business plan, • Discover customer needs, market trends and competitive landscape, • Translate customer needs into a clearly defined and easily understood Idiom solutions, • Create compelling pitch decks and demonstrations to effectively communicate Idioms features and benefits, • Collaborate with key stakeholders to stay aligned and communicate progress, • Work with Business Development Directors to identify and exploit opportunities, • Prioritise and sequence potential software developments and deliveries, • Advocate for customers by gathering user feedback to gain a deep understanding of how they are using Idiom, • Liasing with our team in New Zealand as and when required (some early/late meetings may be required) Experience working within pensions or financial services is advantageous but not essential. Legal stuff EDI statement As an equal opportunities’ employer, Heywood is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Heywood.

Technical AV Production Manager – Competitive Salary – Manchester Do you enjoy turning ideas into live event experiences that run without a hitch? Are you ready to step up from hands-on AV work into leading projects and people? Our client is a creative and reliable events production company, looking for a Technical AV Production Manager to join their team and take the lead on delivering outstanding productions. The role This is a varied and hands-on role where no two days are the same. You will work closely with clients to understand what they want to achieve, then bring those ideas to life through well-planned and well-run productions. You will be just as comfortable in a client meeting as you are on-site, making sure everything is set up correctly and running smoothly. Key Responsibilities • Manage projects from the first conversation through to final delivery, • Meet clients, understand their ideas and turn them into practical plans, • Prepare quotes, technical details and proposals, • Lead on all technical aspects including sound, lighting, video and rigging, • Visit sites and plan how each production will be delivered, • Ensure all health and safety requirements are met, • Organise crew, freelancers, kit and transport, • Keep track of budgets, costs and project progress, • Complete project paperwork, including invoicing and reporting, • Support the upkeep and organisation of equipment About our company Our client works across a wide range of events and installations. They are known for being approachable, dependable and focused on getting the job done properly, while still bringing creative ideas to the table. The Benefits • Work on a mix of exciting and varied projects, • Be part of a supportive and down-to-earth team, • Opportunities to grow into a more senior position, • Access to modern equipment and evolving production methods The person • At least 5 years’ experience within the AV or events industry, • Strong practical knowledge of sound, lighting and video, • Experience using hire or scheduling systems such as Current RMS, Rentman or HireHop, • Comfortable managing projects or ready to step up into that space, • Well organised with good attention to detail, • Confident speaking with clients and leading conversations, • A good understanding of budgets and project costs, • Calm and practical, especially when things get busy, • Flexible with working hours and happy to travel when needed What’s next If this sounds like the kind of role you’ve been working towards, please apply by completing the application form and uploading your CV—we would be pleased to hear from you.

NEC Project Manager / Senior NEC Project Manager Location: Manchester/Liverpool Sector: Highways & Local Authority Team: Transport & Infrastructure Small enough to deliver, big enough to care At CPC Project Services, we’re an award-winning, independent Project Management and Cost Consultancy with over 36 years’ experience delivering high-quality projects across infrastructure, property, and transformational change. Since becoming employee-owned in 2024, we’ve placed our people at the heart of everything we do. Every employee shares in the success they help create, giving you a real stake in the business. Our culture is built on ownership, pride, and genuine motivation - creating an environment where you can grow, be recognised for your contributions, and help shape the future of the company, all while enjoying long-term stability. With a clear vision to reach £100m turnover by 2033, this is an exciting time to join our expanding Transport & Infrastructure team and contribute to projects that make a real difference in communities. Role Overview: You’ll play a key role in delivering essential infrastructure that improves connectivity, enhances communities, and leaves a lasting legacy. Working across a diverse portfolio of highways and transport schemes, you’ll gain exposure to varied, technically engaging projects while continuing to develop your expertise within the NEC framework. This is a hands-on, client-facing role, managing the full project lifecycle and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to high standards. Whether you are NEC-accredited, or an experienced Project Manager with NEC contract exposure, we want to hear from you. Key Responsibilities: • Lead NEC-accredited highways and local authority projects from inception to completion, • Manage planning, cost control, programme, risk, and quality across projects, • Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships, • Coordinate consultants and contractors, ensuring alignment with project objectives, • Support regional project opportunities, contributing to CPC’s growing NEC PM offering About You: • Proven experience delivering projects under NEC contracts (accreditation ideal but not essential), • Experience delivering highways / local authority projects, or broader infrastructure (e.g. rail, aviation), • Strong project delivery skills: planning, cost, and programme management Benefits: At CPC Project Services, we offer more than just a competitive salary, we provide a benefits package that supports you both at work and beyond. Some highlights include: • Private healthcare for you and your family (including dental and optical), • Private pension scheme, • Hybrid and flexible working, • Travel insurance (including winter sports) for you, your partner, and dependants Diversity & Inclusion: CPC is an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for professional growth and development. Polite Notice to Recruitment Agencies: We are not seeking external recruitment support at this time. Speculative CVs will not be considered.

Blue Legal are partnering with a leading law firm to recruit a Bid Manager to join one of their offices on a 12-14 month FTC. You will lead and project-manage formal tender responses and produce credentials and proposals for the legal and surveying businesses within the Property Platform, ensuring all submissions are accurate, compliant and delivered on time, while building strong relationships across offices and collaborating closely with the wider Marketing and Property New Business teams to support successful outcomes. The Responsibilities: • Lead tenders and proposals across the Property Platform, including legal, consultancy and cross-platform opportunities., • Identify, scope and evaluate bids by guiding bid/no-bid decisions and developing winning strategies with fee earners, supported by client and prospect research., • Project manage tender processes from kick-off to submission, coordinating pricing, contract reviews and stakeholder input to ensure accuracy and compliance., • Draft, edit and proofread high-quality content while ensuring all materials follow brand guidelines and liaising with support teams for accurate information., • Coach fee earners in presentation preparation and support follow-up through proactive debriefs, win/loss analysis and fulfilment of bid-related commitments., • Collaborate closely with the wider Property New Business team to maintain a strong, consistent and efficient bid process., • Contribute to and maintain the Content Hub, keeping precedent materials up to date and gathering strong case studies, sector experience and best-practice responses., • Promote cross-selling opportunities, share innovative ideas across the platform and help drive continuous improvement and consistency in bid approaches. The Candidate: • At least three years’ experience in bid or tender management within a B2B environment, ideally in the property, construction or legal sectors., • Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to influence and build senior client relationships., • High level of organisation and confidence to prioritise workload effectively with ownership of tasks., • InDesign experience preferred.

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We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join a growing engineering team, supporting the successful delivery of high-voltage (HV/EHV) infrastructure projects. Key responsibilities: • Overseeing project budgets, cost control, and financial forecasting across the full project lifecycle, • Preparing, reviewing, and analysing tenders, including supplier and subcontractor negotiations, • Managing subcontractor engagement, performance, and payment processes, • Administering contract variations, mitigating commercial risks, and producing regular reports, • Contributing to business profitability and maintaining oversight of the commercial pipeline, • Providing leadership to commercial team members and upholding strong governance standards Requirements: • Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Business, or a related field, • Demonstrated experience in a commercial management role within construction or engineering environments, • Strong analytical thinking, negotiation capability, and leadership skills, • Familiarity with cost/value reporting and pipeline tracking, • Well-organised, proactive approach suited to fast-paced project settings Experience within sectors such as electrical engineering, utilities, overhead lines, or cable systems would be advantageous. This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist organization delivering critical infrastructure projects within the power sector.

About the Role: Our client, a dynamic and fast-paced marketing agency, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced HR / People & Culture Manager to lead with their people operations. The ideal candidate will have a year or two's experience in HR within a marketing agency (or fast-paced!) environment, with expertise in recruitment, people management, and working closely with C-suite executives. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape and drive the company’s HR strategy, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and high performance. Location: Manchester (Central) 2-3 days in the office per week Salary: 30-35k Key Responsibilities: • Strategic HR Leadership: Develop and execute HR strategies that support the company’s goals and align with its unique culture., • Talent Acquisition: Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes to attract and retain top talent in the marketing industry., • People Management: Lead and support employee development initiatives, including performance management, training, and career development programs., • C-Suite Collaboration: Partner with senior leadership to provide strategic HR advice and ensure alignment with business objectives., • Employee Engagement: Drive initiatives to promote a positive and inclusive work environment, ensuring high levels of employee satisfaction and retention., • Policy Development: Create and implement HR policies and practices that comply with legal standards and reflect the company’s values., • Conflict Resolution: Act as a trusted advisor for resolving employee relations issues and mediating workplace conflicts., • HR Operations: Oversee payroll, benefits administration, and compliance with employment laws and regulations., • Diversity & Inclusion: Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts across the organisation. Skills and Qualifications: • Experience: Minimum of 1 year in HR within a marketing, creative, or advertising agency or a fast-paced environment., • Expertise: Strong knowledge of recruitment strategies, talent management, and employee engagement practices., • Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and inspire trust., • Problem-Solving: Experience handling complex employee relations issues with discretion and professionalism., • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. A CIPD qualification or equivalent is a strong advantage., • Knowledge: Solid understanding of employment law, HR best practices, and industry trends., • Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment and manage multiple priorities effectively. Why Join Our Client? • Collaborate with an innovative and creative team in a thriving marketing agency., • Play a key role in shaping the agency’s people strategy and culture., • Work closely with C-suite executives on strategic initiatives., • Enjoy a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional growth.

IT Procurement Manager – Salary £65,000 – £80,000 + Benefits - Remote (UK-Wide) IT Procurement Consultant / Head of IT Procurement /Senior Procurement Consultant We are working exclusively with a global procurement consultancy with significant UK market presence, to appoint an IT Procurement Manager/Consultant into its established and high-performing IT procurement practice. Day-to-day, you will consult directly with clients to identify cost saving opportunities within their IT spend. This means analysing spend data, understanding the software and services being purchased, and advising on practical improvements such as supplier consolidation and stronger contracting arrangements. You will go into client environments, run discovery activity, and translate findings into actionable savings recommendations. The team works with private and public sector clients and is looking for someone who will integrate well and commit long-term. What's on Offer? • Salary: £65,000–£80,000 base dependent on experience, • Benefits: Pension, private healthcare and professional development support, • Working model: Remote-first across the UK; some client travel may be required depending on engagements, • Pipeline: Strong and growing book of work across public sector clients – you will not be short of meaningful work, • Diverse Clientele: Exposure to a broad range of public sector organisations across multiple sectors, • Subject Matter Expert: Step in as the go-to IT procurement specialist within an established, high-performing team, • Culture: Collaborative, high-performing team that values commitment, stability and quality of delivery Role Responsibilities / Summary • Consulting with clients to identify and deliver cost savings across their IT spend, • Analysing spend data and understanding software and service purchasing patterns, • Running discovery activity within client environments to map spend profiles, • Developing and presenting actionable savings recommendations to senior stakeholders, • Advising on supplier consolidation, improved contracting and procurement strategy, • Engaging and influencing senior client stakeholders to adopt recommendations Key Requirements • Strong understanding of IT spend categories and where savings opportunities exist, • Proven, evidenced track record of delivering cost savings – clearly demonstrated on CV, • Ability to analyse spend data and translate insight into practical recommendations, • Consultancy experience preferred but not essential – strong commercial mindset and soft skills can compensate, • Public sector procurement knowledge advantageous, particularly around frameworks If you are a commercially sharp IT procurement professional who thrives in client-facing environments and is ready to make an immediate impact, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Omar with your updated CV at

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

The Compliance Director is responsible for leading, overseeing and embedding a robust compliance and risk management framework across the company. The role ensures that the company meets all its regulatory obligations, maintains strong governance and operates to the highest ethical and professional standards. The Compliance Director acts as a strategic adviser to the Board and senior management, proactively managing regulatory risk, safeguarding the companies reputation and supporting sustainable growth. Key Responsibilities & Duties 1. Strategic Compliance Leadership · Develop, implement, and continuously improve the firm’s compliance strategy in line with SRA regulations and broader legal and regulatory requirements. · Act as a trusted adviser to the Board and senior management on compliance, regulatory change, risk exposure, and governance matters. · Monitor emerging regulatory trends and assess their impact on the firm’s operations and strategic objectives. 2. Regulatory Oversight and Assurance · Oversee compliance with the SRA Standards and Regulations, including Codes of Conduct for Firms and Individuals. · Provide effective second‑line oversight of: • Conflicts of interest, • Client confidentiality, • Client care and complaints, • Financial crime prevention · Manage regulatory inspections, audits, and enquiries, including responses and remediation plans. 3. Risk Management · Own and maintain the firm‑wide risk management framework and risk register. · Identify, assess, and mitigate operational, regulatory, reputational, and conduct risks. · Chair or actively contribute to the firm’s Risk and Compliance Committee. · Oversee internal audits and compliance monitoring programmes. 4. Financial Crime and AML · Provide senior oversight of: • Anti‑Money Laundering (AML), • Counter‑Terrorist Financing (CTF) · Ensure appropriate client due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), and ongoing monitoring processes are in place. 5. Policies, Procedures and Training · Draft, review, and maintain firm‑wide compliance policies and procedures. · Ensure policies are practical, proportionate, and embedded into day‑to‑day operations. · Design and oversee compliance training programmes for partners and staff, including induction, refresher training, and targeted risk‑based sessions. · Promote a strong culture of ethical behaviour, accountability, and “speaking up”. 6. Data Protection and Information Governance · Oversee compliance with UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, working alongside the firm’s DPO where applicable. · Ensure appropriate controls are in place for data security, retention, and breach management. 7. Stakeholder Management · Act as the primary point of contact with regulators, external advisers, and auditors on compliance matters. · Build strong relationships with partners and team leaders to support compliance ownership across the business. · Provide clear, pragmatic guidance to fee‑earners on regulatory and ethical issues. Required Skills & Qualifications · Significant senior‑level compliance experience within a UK law firm or regulated professional services environment. · Deep understanding of SRA regulatory requirements, professional conduct, and legal sector risk. · Proven experience advising Boards or senior leadership teams on regulatory and governance matters. · Strong knowledge of AML / financial crime frameworks and regulatory reporting obligations. · Ability to balance regulatory rigour with commercial pragmatism. · Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively at senior level. Desirable: Experience acting as a COLP and/or COFA Qualification · Legal, compliance, risk, or regulatory qualification (e.g. Law degree, LPC/SQE background, ICA, ACAMS, or equivalent). · Ongoing professional development in compliance, governance, and regulatory best practice

Job Description: Senior Building Safety Officer / Building Safety Case Manager Role Summary Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 17:00 Location: Manchester City Centre (Office based) Salary: £50,000 Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent This senior role is responsible for the end-to-end coordination, preparation, and submission of Building Safety Cases, ensuring full compliance with the Building Safety Act and Building Safety Regulator requirements. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external consultants, the successful candidate will lead on the delivery of Building Safety Case Reports, oversee fire safety compliance processes, and act as a central point of expertise across the organisation. Duties and Responsibilities • Lead the management of the Building Safety Case process, ensuring the timely and accurate preparation and submission of Building Safety Case Reports (BSCRs), • Coordinate with internal teams, project managers, and third-party consultants to ensure consistency, quality, and completeness of all required safety information, • Manage relationships with external building safety and fire safety consultants, ensuring outputs meet both regulatory standards and internal expectations, • Act as the primary reviewer of Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs), ensuring quality, accuracy, and compliance prior to senior approval, • Oversee and prioritise a high volume of FRA reviews, working collaboratively to resolve actions and ensure timely completion, • Develop, implement, and maintain the organisation’s “Golden Thread” approach to building safety information, ensuring data is accurate, up to date, and auditable, • Lead on the implementation, configuration, and ongoing governance of digital systems used to manage building safety information, • Line manage or oversee inspection activities, ensuring regular monitoring of buildings and compliance with both regulatory requirements and internal policies, • Monitor changes in legislation, guidance, and industry best practice, embedding updates into internal processes and procedures, • Support and contribute to procurement activities related to building safety services, including defining scopes of work and evaluating consultant performance Requirements • Strong working knowledge of the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety (England) Regulations, and associated legislation, • Proven experience managing Building Safety Cases and/or Safety Case Reports within a residential environment, • Experience reviewing Fire Risk Assessments and managing follow-up actions, • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate across multiple teams and external partners, • Excellent organisational and project management capabilities, • Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and translate them into operational processes, • Strong report writing and documentation skills, • IT literate, including experience with Microsoft Office and building safety or property management systems Desirable (Not Essential) • Experience implementing or managing “Golden Thread” data systems, • Previous experience in a senior or supervisory capacity, • Experience within residential property or block management, • Experience contributing to procurement or supplier management processes

Are you a compliance professional with experience of leading a compliance team focusing on AML, KYC and conflict of Interest? Can you work in Manchester 2 days a week? Are you happy to commence a 12-18 month fixed term contract in the next few months? If the answer to all these questions is yes then we'd be keen to see your cv and speak with you about a fantastic contract that will cover permanent members of staff seconded to a project. This role will start asap and oversee 5 compliance analysts with their day to day responsibilities and escalated queries and support fellow team leaders with process improvements and advice. You'll be someone with strong communication and organisational skills along with having high attention to detail, be extremely organised and have the ability to report on progress with ongoing compliance issues. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fantastic organisation that really values it's people and could potentially become much more longer term. If you're available to start a new role within the next few months then please get in touch via application and shortlisted applicants will be contacted with further details.

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR - CLIENT SIDE The Opportunity Our client is a leading, dynamic, and award-winning property developer and construction business, based in Manchester City Centre, whose developments span across the Northwest, from city centres to suburbs, and up and coming areas. This is a pivotal board-level role, working closely with the Managing Director to lead the commercial function and ensure projects are delivered to agreed targets on cost, quality, programme, and risk. As Commercial Director, you will have full responsibility for the commercial performance of projects from land acquisition and feasibility through to completion and final adoption. You will lead and develop a multi-disciplinary commercial team, ensuring robust cost control, accurate forecasting, effective procurement, and strong governance throughout the project lifecycle. This opportunity would suit a commercially astute leader with a strong background in construction or residential development, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys challenging, shaping teams, systems, and strategy. What’s on Offer • Competitive executive salary, • Performance-related bonus scheme, • Private medical cover, • Contributory company pension scheme, • 25 days holiday, • A genuine opportunity to shape strategy, people, and performance within a growing business For a full Job Description, confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Andrew Kingsley MRICS: 📞 07879 413 765 ✉️ 🌐

Regional Director - Cost Consultancy - Infrastructure Sector A newly created, strategic Regional Director position, focused on leading and growing the infrastructure offering across the North West, based out of a high quality central Manchester office. You’ll be joining an international project management and cost consultancy with an established regional presence. You’ll take on an existing team of 15, delivering cost consultancy services to a client base across the Highways and Water sectors. With support from the wider infrastructure capability of the business, along with established relationships and frameworks, there is significant scope to broaden the client base through re-engagement, as well as by introducing new opportunities and contacts. The role has been purposefully designed to move away from the traditional “seller-doer” model, placing a much stronger emphasis on business development, client engagement, and the winning of new opportunities. While there may be some limited involvement in delivery, the primary focus is on growth. You will take full ownership of the region, including P&L responsibility, with a clear mandate to build and develop the team, shape the growth strategy, and drive revenue and market presence over the next 12 to 24 months. To be successful in this position you will: • Hold demonstrable experience in operating at a senior level, either Associate Director or Director, • Be well networked and be a proven work winner, • Be educated to degree level in Quantity Surveying, • Hold extensive experience across various infrastructure sectors such as Energy, Highways, Water, Utilities, Marine, and Rail. On offer is a basic salary of £125,000 to £150,000 per annum (this is negotiable, so please still contact me if you're looking for more), alongside an attractive benefits package, including an annual bonus and future opportunity for an equity position. If you’re open to a confidential discussion, please apply with a copy of your CV (it doesn’t need to be fully up to date), or contact Rob on 0203 998 7671. "People Group is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to promoting an inclusive environment for both our clients and employees"

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Transfer Agency Project Manager to join a leading financial services company on a permanent basis in Manchester. The ideal candidates will come from an asset management or custodia background. This is an exciting opportunity to work across multiple workstreams delivering change to enhance the onboarding process for UK Transfer Agency clients. You will be managing multiple clients onboarding within agreed deadlines. You must have at least 7 years of work experience and 1-3 years of management experience. This role requires you to be on-site 4 days a week in the Manchester office. Please contact or DM me directly

Exide Technologies () is an internationally leading provider of innovative and sustainable battery storage solutions for automotive and industrial applications. With more than 135 years of experience, Exide has developed and globally marketed innovative batteries and systems, contributing to the energy transition and driving a cleaner future. Exide Technologies' culture and strategy are centered on recycling, sustainability, and environmental responsibility. The company has 11 manufacturing and 3 recycling facilities across Europe, ensuring resilience and a low CO2 footprint with a local supply chain. With a team of 5,000 employees, we provide €1.6bn energy storage solutions and services to customers worldwide, every year. Job Purpose The Customer Service Supervisor is responsible for leading, motivating, and developing the customer service team to deliver a high quality, consistent service to customers. The role ensures customer enquiries and orders are handled efficiently, KPIs are met, and processes are followed in line with company standards. The Supervisor acts as a key point of escalation and a link between Customer Service, Sales, Operations, and other internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Performance Management • Lead, coach, and support the customer service team to achieve service levels and performance targets., • Set clear expectations, conduct regular one to ones, performance reviews, and appraisals., • Manage attendance, holidays, timekeeping, and adherence to company policies and procedures., • Identify training needs and support ongoing development of team members. Customer Service Operations • Oversee day to day handling of customer enquiries, orders, complaints, and escalations., • Act as the main escalation point for complex or high risk customer issues., • Ensure accurate and timely processing of customer orders, documentation, and system updates., • Monitor workload distribution and ensure effective resourcing to meet demand. Quality, KPIs & Continuous Improvement • Monitor team performance against agreed KPIs (e.g. response times, order accuracy, customer satisfaction)., • Review customer feedback and identify trends or improvement opportunities., • Support implementation of process improvements to enhance efficiency and service quality., • Ensure compliance with internal procedures, audit requirements, and quality standards. Stakeholder Management • Maintain effective working relationships with Sales, Operations, Logistics, Finance, and other departments., • Liaise with customers as required to resolve issues and manage expectations., • Provide regular reporting and updates to the Customer Service Manager. Knowledge, Skills & Experience Essential • Previous experience in a customer service or service administration environment, • Experience supervising or coaching a team, • Strong communication skills (written and verbal), • Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks, • Strong customer focus and problem solving ability Desirable • Experience working with CRM / ERP systems, • KPI reporting and performance management experience, • Experience in a manufacturing, service, or B2B environment

The Lockton Benefits team are looking for a candidate to support with the new client journey across all aspects of health and risk benefit activities. This is an opportunity for an Associate Consultant to join our Manchester or Bristol operation, working as part of a growing team. About the Role You will play a key role within the People Solutions SME team, acting as the primary day-to-day client consultant while overseeing the work of a Benefits Analyst. Together, you will deliver exceptional service to new clients across healthcare, group risk and wellbeing benefits. This role leads the onboarding of new SME clients, ensuring a smooth and professional transition into Lockton. The Consultant will work closely with Producers during the sales-to-service handover, support client delivery, and ensure internal standards and compliance requirements are met. You will also be responsible for developing client relationships, managing renewals, providing technical advice, and ensuring the Benefit Analyst is coached and supervised effectively. Key Tasks and Responsibilities: • Lead and coordinate new SME client onboarding, ensuring smooth transition from Producer to service team, maintaining visibility on progress, and completing all internal processes (SharePoint setup, CRM updates, compliance and checklists)., • Manage collaboration with the Benefits Analyst, including allocating tasks, overseeing onboarding actions (census review, policy information, benefit specifications, implementation documentation), and quality-checking outputs such as quotes, reports, benchmarking and presentations., • Provide supervision and technical coaching to the Analyst, setting priorities, offering day-to-day guidance, developing their skills, ensuring high-quality outputs, and encouraging proactive communication and problem-solving., • Act as the primary adviser for SME clients, leading benefit reviews, renewals and placements, understanding client benefit needs, and providing advice on insurer services, scheme design, coverage and pricing., • Strengthen insurer and client relationships, attending client meetings (onboarding, review and renewal), coordinating with insurers to resolve issues and obtain required information, and identifying opportunities to expand client relationships or cross-sell relevant services. About you • Proven experience in UK employee benefits broking or consulting, with expertise in healthcare and/or group risk, including managing client relationships, renewals and benefit reviews., • Strong commercial and market awareness, including SME market dynamics, insurer propositions, relevant classes of business, and the broader health, risk and wellbeing landscape., • Excellent client-facing and communication skills, able to build trust, present confidently, negotiate professionally and act as a strategic partner to clients and stakeholders., • Skilled in relationship management and business development, identifying opportunities to grow accounts and strengthen insurer and internal partnerships., • Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving abilities, able to manage multiple priorities, work at pace, interpret data, and produce clear, actionable recommendations., • Experience supporting or mentoring junior team members, providing guidance, quality assurance and knowledge sharing (desirable)., • Collaborative working style, able to partner effectively with Producers, Analysts and wider internal teams., • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, with high attention to detail and accuracy., • Proactive, curious and continuous-improvement minded, demonstrating initiative, critical thinking and a desire to learn.

Inspired is a market leading, technology-enabled provider of energy and sustainability solutions in the UK - supporting businesses to transition to net zero carbon and manage their response to climate change. Established in 2000, we became the first publicly quoted advisor following a successful AIM debut in 2011. We are now the UK’s number one destination for businesses seeking expert insight and advisory services to help them manage their energy costs, reduce their carbon emissions and prove their net zero carbon and ESG strategies to their investors and customers. We are looking for an Implementation Project Manager to join our successful Software team. This role is home based with occasional travel to offices required. This role would suit someone with relevant Utility industry experience, however we will consider graduates with 2-5 years' experience from any sector that demonstrate a willingness to learn the industry. Role and Responsibilities The successful candidate's will: • Specialise in implementing our software and process solutions with new and existing clients., • Advocate for our proven Implementation Methodology and adhere to our best practice standards., • Tailor software and process solutions to the client’s specific requirements., • Work with colleagues at all levels, managing resources to effectively meet deadlines and budgets., • Produce written documentation and workflows for daily use by our customers., • Co-ordinate system and user onboarding, and data migration., • Provide comprehensive training to users both remotely and on site., • Be a key point of contact for support queries., • Have a broad knowledge of our software and its application in the wider energy industry., • Read and comply with the company’s Health and Safety Policy; taking reasonable care for the Health and Safety of themselves and others; co-operate with managers and other employees in fulfilling our objectives and statutory duties. Qualifications and Experience Requirements Essential: • Software Implementation, • Project Management, • Data Analytics, • Training Delivery, • Software Documentation, • Process Mapping, • Customer Service & Support, • Confident Written and Verbal Communication Skills Desirable: • Utility industry experience, • Chairing Meetings, • Utility Monitoring and Billing, • Microsoft Outlook, • Microsoft Office, • Microsoft Visio, • Project Management Software What we offer • Training and development opportunities, • Company pension, • Life insurance, • Enhanced maternity and paternity, • Benefits portal, with a wide range of benefits, • 4pm finish on Friday If you are interested in the role and would like to be considered, please apply now and a member of our In House Recruitment Team will be in touch. Good Luck! If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Talent Acquisition Director – Series A SaaS Scale Up – Manchester Harmonic are excited to be working with a high-growth B2B SaaS scale-up on the search for their next Talent Acquisition Director during a new growth phase. Delivering a cloud-based platform that enables brands, retailers, and distributors to centralise, enrich, govern, and distribute complex product information and digital assets across multiple channels, our client has become one of the most reputable organisations in their space. The Business: Headquartered in Manchester with an expanding international presence (including in North America), the business serves a growing base of mid-market and enterprise customers across retail, manufacturing, and distribution. Their platform plays a critical role in enabling digital commerce, omnichannel operations, and scalable product data management for customers operating at global scale. The company operates a subscription-based recurring revenue model with strong gross margins and high customer retention. The business has scaled to approximately 80+ employees (with continued growth planned) and supports 150+ customers globally. Since inception in the mid 2010s, annual revenues have grown impressively year on year, ARR now in excess of £13m. The business is also backed by institutional venture investors, having raised £8m+ across multiple funding rounds. The company is now entering its next phase of growth, focused on operational scale, international expansion, and long-term value creation. The Role: As the Talent Acquisition Director, you will have a unique opportunity to be a key player in building one of the greatest brands within SaaS. By providing you with the ownership of the whole recruitment process, there will be a fantastic environment in which to constantly be pushed out of your comfort zone to become a true expert within the function. Alongside operational experience in a scale-up where both your work and the results are highly tangible and matters to the business, you will also work closely with the CEO on future recruiting strategy. Duties: • Develop and implement a progressive talent acquisition strategy aligned to the company’s commercial objectives, • Partner closely with Executive and Senior Leadership to anticipate capability gaps, particularly in AI, data, digital transformation and emerging technologies, • Build workforce models that support scalable growth, • Act as a strategic advisor to the business, confidently challenging hiring assumptions, • Identify skill shortages, reskilling opportunities, and build vs. buy decisions to support AI innovation and automation objectives., • Partner with Learning & Development to drive targeted upskilling programmes that enhance AI fluency and digital capability across the workforce., • Ensure hiring strategies prioritise scarce AI talent while balancing cost control and long-term sustainability, • Build strong local recruitment partnerships and employer brand presence within key offshore markets., • Oversee and manage the complete recruitment lifecycle across all functions and geographies, • Leverage innovative sourcing strategies and ensure a seamless, high-quality candidate experience., • Drive employer branding initiatives across digital channels, industry networks, and talent communities., • Manage, coach, and develop a high-performing recruitment team focused on delivery excellence and continuous improvement. What we need to see (essential): • Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen, • Confident working at Executive level; comfortable challenging the business constructively and assertively., • Highly analytical with strong capability in workforce data interpretation and reporting. What we need to see (bonus): • Previous SaaS experience, • Scale up journey background Salary: £80k - £110k bonus + potential LTIP Location: Central Manchester (flexible 3/2 hybrid working policy) If you are interested in this opportunity, please feel free to reach out on 0203773350 or email on At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation

Graduate Business Consultant 📍 Manchester – Spinningfields Bridge innovative enterprises with the top 1% of talent. QP Group is a high-growth executive search firm supporting leading and scaling organisations across Life Sciences and Industrial markets. We don’t do transactional recruitment - we appoint the leaders who shape the future of science and industry. We are hiring ambitious graduates to join our Manchester office as 360 Executive Search Consultants. The Role This is a true 360 position where you will: • Generate new business from scratch within high-growth markets, • Engage C-suite and senior leaders across life sciences and industrial sectors, • Take detailed executive hiring briefs from innovative enterprises, • Deliver precision-tailored search assignments end-to-end, • Account manage clients to build long-term strategic partnerships, • Build a global network of top 1% talent What We’re Looking For • Competitive, commercially driven graduates, • High resilience and strong communication skills, • Comfortable engaging senior stakeholders, • Motivated by performance, autonomy, and financial reward, • Aligned with our values: Excellence, Relentlessness, Transparency, Commitment, Striving for 1% What We Offer • Industry-leading commission structure - earn up to 66%, • Life-changing earning potential from early in your career, • Private healthcare, • Subsidised gym membership, • Office in Spinningfields (Free barista coffee, beer & prosecco tap, networking events, 30% off neighbouring venues), • Structured development pathway from Consultant to Director If you want to operate at the top 1% - and build a career with genuine financial upside - we want to hear from you. Apply directly or reach out to to discuss further.

Role Profile – Project Director The Role A Project Director is an essential member of the development team. A Project Director will have overall responsibility for delivery of complex masterplans and developments. Being a Project Director for this leading Urban Regeneration business is exciting, rewarding and challenging. A Project Director will have experience in delivering complex, long term and sustainable places. A Project Director will have excellent communication skills and be able to form strong relationships with partners and other stakeholders. A Project Director will directly manage a Project Manger and the ability to get on with people and successfully lead a team is essential. A Project Director will have demonstrated the ability to contribute to work winning and work closely with the Director of Project Management, Regional Director, Development Managers / Directors and New Homes Team to ensure the successful delivery of projects and continued growth of the business throughout the North West. The NW team embraces an open, honest and proud culture which defines the way we behave and go about our work. We have 5 team principles which underpin this culture. • Enjoy what we do and shout about it, • Be bright, early and prepared, • Show respect and care, • Encourage diverse thinking and ideas, • Learn from successes and challenges These principles come naturally to the team and it’s essential that a project manager embraces these principles and the culture within the team. Responsibilities The responsibilities for a Project Director are wide ranging ensuring successful delivery of our developments and growth of the business. The Project Director will work with a Senior or Project Manager to ensure the successful delivery of individual projects within a wider development masterplan but will maintain overall responsibility. Exact responsibilities will change dependant on the specific requirements of a project including:- • Leading work bidding for new developments alongside the Development Management team., • Establishing procurement strategies for projects and ensuring compliance., • Establishing governance procedures to ensure developments are successfully controlled within budgets and expenditure approvals and delivered to meet stakeholder requirements., • Taking overall responsibility for managing the development budget ensuring the project proceeds within agreed costs., • Leading on establishing and concluding necessary third-party agreements, agreement for lease and funding agreements., • Ensure neighbourly matters (rights to light, party walls etc) are understood and progressed as required., • Take overall responsibility for delivery in accordance with protocols and gateway approvals., • Establish procurement strategy of main contractors and oversee conclusion of building contract documentation., • Establish insurance requirements and ensure these are procured., • Manage the approvals process to allow a start on site in accordance with protocols., • Establish quality requirements and arrangements for monitoring construction quality and compliance with the client’s brief., • Ensure payments under the building contract, drawdowns under funding agreements and manage cashflow expenditure are being managed., • Ensure the completion and handover process is being managed., • Ensure the completion of any snagging / defects is being managed., • Provide progress reports for board meetings and forecasts., • Attend and contribute to regular scheme reviews and quarterly forecast meetings, • Ensure lessons learnt from projects are shared with colleagues., • Develop key relationships with partners and the regional property / construction market., • Build an understanding of general market conditions, challenges and trends and share with the team., • Consider areas where we can innovate, carry out research and development and challenge our ways of working and procedures. Career Development Our client is passionate about creating opportunities for everyone in the business to develop and grow. Development in the role could potentially lead the person to the next step of Technical Director. Career development is supported by a structured career pathway and access to our buddy/mentoring programme.

AI Product Manager – Startup Manchester Hybrid £50,000–£70,000 Our client is building an AI and data-driven consumer platform. This is our first product hire. You’ll sit at the technical end of product, working directly with the founding team to turn ideas into shipped MVPs quickly. This is a role focused on outcomes, not process. The role • Build and iterate MVPs fast using AI‑first, hands‑on product approaches, • Work closely with engineering to shape solutions, not just define requirements, • Use AI tools and “vibe coding” style workflows to accelerate experimentation, • Lead core product activities: research, testing, validation and customer groups, • Contribute to design decisions and early UX, • Help define foundational product areas like matching, scoring and recommendations What we’re looking for from the AI Product Manager • 2–5 years’ experience as a Product Manager or Product Owner, • Startup or small scale‑up background (ideally sub‑£10m revenue), • Clear evidence of shipping real product and owning outcomes, • Comfortable with ambiguity and moving fast with limited data, • Actively using AI tools in your day‑to‑day work, • Interest in fitness or wellbeing Why join as AI Product Manager • First product hire with real ownership, • Work directly with founders, • High accountability, low‑ego environment If you enjoy building from scratch, blending AI + product craft, and getting things done, please apply today to become our AI Product Manager.

National HR Business Partner Hybrid with National travel – 1-2 days from home (Midlands / North – locations close to Birmingham, Manchester, Derby would be ideal) £45,000 - £50,000 + £5k car allowance We are partnering with a well known luxury retail brand to recruit a field based HR Business Partner supporting a fast paced, high performing store network across the UK. This is a highly commercial role where you will partner closely with Area Managers to drive store performance through people. You will focus on talent mapping, workforce planning and building high performing teams across a multi site retail environment. This is not a process heavy environment. It is fast moving, ever changing and requires someone who can keep up with pace, influence stakeholders and make decisions quickly. Key responsibilities: • Partner with 6–7 Area Managers across a national store portfolio, • Drive performance through people, focusing on talent and capability, • Lead workforce planning and talent mapping initiatives, • Support a diverse, multi location retail population, • Work collaboratively with wider HR, TA and international teams, • Travel regularly across the UK and Ireland (including occasional overnight stays) About you: • Proven HR Business Partner experience within retail (essential), • Strong commercial mindset with a focus on performance and profitability, • Comfortable in a fast paced, less structured environment, • Confident influencing senior stakeholders, • Flexible with travel across the UK and Ireland This is a brilliant opportunity to join a dynamic, growing luxury brand with a strong culture and real pace. If you thrive in a field based, people focused role and love retail, this could be a great next step.

ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Product Development Manager or Buyer to lead the creation and delivery of an exciting and trend-led product portfolio across private label, seasonal ranges, and key events. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for shaping product strategy, from concept through to launch, ensuring ranges are innovative, commercially successful, and aligned with market trends. You will oversee the full product lifecycle, working closely with design, sourcing, and sales teams to deliver compelling collections within the homeware and gifting space. Key responsibilities include: • Leading the development of private label ranges and seasonal/event-driven collections, • Identifying emerging trends and translating them into commercially viable products, • Managing supplier relationships and overseeing sourcing strategies, • Driving margin, cost control, and pricing strategies, • Collaborating cross-functionally to ensure timely and successful product launches ABOUT THE CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a strong commercial mindset and a passion for product development within homeware, gifting, or a related consumer goods category. You will bring: • Proven experience in product development, ideally within wholesale, homeware, or gifting, • A strong track record in private label and seasonal product ranges, • Excellent trend awareness and the ability to translate insights into successful products, • Experience working with international suppliers and managing end-to-end development, • Strong negotiation, project management, and organisational skills ABOUT THE COMPANY Our client is a well-established and highly respected wholesale business. With a strong heritage and reputation for quality, they supply a diverse portfolio of products to retailers across the UK and internationally. The business is known for its trend-led collections, customer-centric approach, and ability to deliver commercially successful product ranges across seasonal and everyday categories. With continued growth and investment in product innovation, this is an exciting time to join and play a key role in shaping future success. SALARY Flexible depending on experience

HR Manager Permanent | Full Time (35 hours per week) Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm Manchester City Centre (Office-based) Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum (depending on experience) + benefits The Role This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident, driven and talented HR professional to join an established legal services group and play a key role in developing and strengthening existing HR practices. This is a stand-alone HR role with a broad and varied remit. Applicants must be able to commute to the Manchester City Centre office, as this role is fully office-based with no hybrid working. You will be responsible for managing the HR function across three closely linked businesses within legal services, vehicle repair coordination and engineering reporting. The organisation currently employs approximately 85 staff in total. You will act as the first point of contact for all HR-related matters, working closely with Company Directors and Heads of Department. Key Responsibilities • Provide proactive, effective and legally compliant HR guidance to all staff and stakeholders, • Lead on all employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary and grievance processes, offering advice, support and note-taking during meetings, • Manage all HR administration to an exceptional standard, • Oversee end-to-end recruitment for all roles, working with hiring managers and external recruiters, • Create and deliver onboarding and induction programmes for new starters, • Monitor and manage absence levels, • Support managers with performance-related issues, • Implement training programmes, assess development needs and support employee growth, • Create, maintain and implement HR policies and procedures in line with UK employment law, • Analyse HR and people data to recommend process improvements, • Coach and support line managers to improve people management capability, • Lead colleague engagement, recognition and reward initiatives, • Minimum of 3 years’ experience at HR Advisor level or above in a professional environment, • CIPD Level 5 qualification, • Strong working knowledge of UK employment law, • Confident managing your own caseload and working autonomously, • Experience in coaching and developing others, • Ability to build strong, effective relationships across all levels of the business, • Highly discreet with a strong understanding of confidentiality, • Day off for your birthday, • Free wellbeing and mental health support via an Employee Assistance Programme (including counselling, financial and legal advice), • Regular company social events, • Paid day off for your child’s first day at a new school, • Weekly Dress Down Fridays, • No bank holiday working, • Long service bonus, • Additional holiday awarded for 100% attendance

NEC Supervisor Lead (Associate Director) Location: Flexible on office base - London, Bristol, Winchester, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds Are you an experienced NEC Supervisor ready to step into a strategic leadership role, shaping and growing a high-performing service line across major UK programmes? We’re working with a leading global consultancy operating at the forefront of the built environment – delivering programme and project management, cost consultancy, and advisory services across some of the UK’s most high-profile public and private sector developments. With a strong pipeline of complex infrastructure and building projects, they are continuing to invest in and expand their NEC Supervisor capability. The Opportunity This is a senior leadership position responsible for leading and developing a growing NEC Supervisor service. You’ll take ownership of quality, resourcing, and delivery, while acting as a trusted advisor to clients across major programmes of work. You’ll sit within a well-established surveying and project delivery team, with access to a broad network of technical specialists and support functions. Key Responsibilities • Lead the NEC Supervisor service, ensuring high-quality delivery across multiple projects, • Manage team resourcing, recruitment, capability development, and training, • Act as a central point of expertise for NEC contract interpretation, templates, and guidance, • Support business development activities, including bids and pipeline planning, • Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying opportunities to grow the service Project Delivery Duties • Develop a detailed understanding of works information and project scope, • Monitor site activities through inspections and regular site visits, • Maintain accurate site records, including daily logs and weekly reports, • Review and manage quality processes, including ITPs, test results, and as-built records, • Identify and manage defects using digital tools (e.g. Fieldview or similar), • Oversee samples and benchmarks process, coordinating with technical advisors, • Witness testing and commissioning activities, • Coordinate multidisciplinary input into inspections and defect resolution About You • Degree qualified in a relevant construction discipline (or equivalent), • NEC Supervisor or NEC Project Manager Accreditation (essential), • Strong working knowledge of NEC4 ECC contracts, • Proven leadership experience, managing and developing teams, • Client-facing with strong stakeholder management skills, • Comfortable using digital tools and common data environments, • Committed to quality, collaboration, and service excellence Why Apply? This is a rare opportunity to take a leadership role within a growing, well-backed service line, giving you the platform to shape its future direction while working on some of the UK’s most complex and rewarding projects. If you’re looking for a role that combines technical authority, leadership, and strategic influence — this could be the next step in your career.

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

About the Role We’re looking for an organised and proactive individual to join our fast-paced bids team in a varied and engaging support role. This position offers excellent exposure to the bid process and the chance to work closely with experienced Bid Writers, the Senior Bid Manager and Group Bid Director. While the role is primarily focused on coordination and support, there is a clear opportunity to develop into a Bid Writer position for those who are interested in pursuing that path. This role is ideally suited to someone with strong common sense, a calm and adaptable approach, and the ability to thrive in a busy, deadline-driven environment. A strong team focus is essential. During your probation period, the role will be primarily office-based to support learning and integration with the team. Once confident and self-sufficient, there will be flexibility to move to a hybrid working model. Key Responsibilities • Maintain and organise the central library of company documents, including certificates, statistics and written responses, • Coordinate with internal teams and clients to gather and share key information, • Manage timelines and points of contact to ensure information is received and distributed efficiently, • Track and maintain bid records, supporting reporting and performance analysis, • Oversee a central mailbox, ensuring queries are handled promptly by the appropriate team members, • Review incoming opportunities against defined criteria and keywords, • Summarise complex or large volumes of information into clear, accessible formats, • Complete standard forms using pre-approved content and data, • Support the creation of engaging and persuasive bid content, including written responses and visuals, • Work with HSQE to maintain up-to-date compliance documents, policies and accreditations, • Contribute to continuous improvement of bid processes, templates and systems, • Provide general administrative and coordination support to the bids function, • Update the CRM system with bid activity and support reporting requirements What We’re Looking For Key Attributes • Team-focused: You enjoy working collaboratively and supporting others to achieve shared goals, • Organised: Able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment, • Calm under pressure: Not easily flappable, with a practical, common-sense approach, • Detail-oriented: Strong accuracy when handling data and proofreading content, • Communicative: Confident liaising with stakeholders at all levels, • Proactive and curious: Keen to learn, improve processes and develop new skills, • Positive attitude: Enthusiastic and motivated to grow within the role Skills & Experience • Strong organisational and time management skills, • Excellent written and verbal communication, • Ability to distil complex information into clear, concise outputs, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), • Previous administrative experience is desirable but not essential, • Suitable for graduates looking to start a career in bids, proposals or writing Working With Us • 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays), • Hybrid working model (following probation), • Ongoing investment in learning and development, • Health and wellbeing programme, • Free onsite gym access and discounted memberships, • Rooftop bar and social space, • Access to merit-based incentive schemes, • Confidential mental health support and counselling, • Free wellbeing apps, • Free parking

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.

People Advisor • Manchester, • Onsite working, • Salary up to £35k dependent on experience and qualifications, • Full Time – Permanent Our client is a fast-growing online fashion brand looking for a confident and proactive People Advisor to support the business and further growth. This is a hands-on, operational HR role where you’ll act as a trusted partner to designated departments, supporting the full employee lifecycle while owning recruitment activity and day-to-day people processes. You’ll work closely with managers to build capability, coach best practice, and deliver a consistent and engaging people experience. Key Responsibilities of the People Advisor: • Provide day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers and employees, • Support the full employee lifecycle (onboarding, performance, absence, disciplinaries, grievances and exits), • Manage end-to-end recruitment for assigned departments, • Partner with hiring managers on interviews, selection and candidate experience, • Ensure onboarding is engaging and effective, • Maintain HR compliance, documentation and data accuracy, • Support reporting and identify trends to drive improvements, • Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, including automation where appropriate Key requirements for the People Advisor: • Previous experience as a HR Advisor/HR Generalist or similar role would be preferred, • Knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice, • Experience managing recruitment end-to-end, • Confident handling employee relations matters, • Highly organised, resilient and solutions-focused, • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, • CIPD Level 3 or 5 (or working towards) desirable Benefits: • Bi-annual bonus, • 25 days holiday + bank holidays, • Birthday off, • Flexible working (core hours 10am–4pm), • Staff discount, • Healthcare cash plan, • Enhanced pension, maternity and sick pay, • Onsite gym, • Social events and additional perks If you are interested in this People Advisor position and feel your experience matches the criteria, then please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Kerry Norman. Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist operating across the Northwest of England. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

📢 Looking for a role that's fully compliant with your career goals? Look no further as Perch Group are hiring for a Compliance Monitoring Manager. We are a leading UK debt purchase business focused on helping customers resolve their financial obligations in an ethical and manageable way. As we continue our growth journey, we are committed to delivering world-class digital experiences for our customers, partners, and stakeholders. We are seeking a talented individual who will be responsible for developing a comprehensive compliance monitoring plan as well as carrying out compliance monitoring reviews to ensure that the business is meeting its regulatory obligations. The role is hybrid with the opportunity to work from both the Blackpool & Manchester offices. The successful candidate will have proven experience in developing and executing compliance monitoring plans as well as a firm understanding of the regulatory landscape including Consumer Duty. 🗓 So, what will your day-to-day look like? As the Compliance Monitoring Manager, you will need to: • Design and execute comprehensive compliance monitoring plans to assess adherence to regulatory requirements across all business lines., • Work with the wider Risk & Compliance team to understand the wider Risk & Compliance environment and the impact this has on the compliance monitoring plan., • Perform compliance monitoring reviews to provide assurance to the Board and sub-committees., • Drive continuous improvement across the business adding value to improve regulatory and customer outcomes., • Pro-actively engage with stakeholders at all levels., • Stay abreast of evolving regulatory landscape and industry best practice., • Support team members and business growth by engaging/mentoring to share knowledge and provide guidance. 👆 What do we need from you? • Must have proven experience in developing and executing compliance monitoring plans., • Minimum 5 years’ experience working in a compliance monitoring role in a FCA regulated debt purchase, debt collection agency or consumer credit firm., • Must have experience of completing thematic reviews and producing detailed monitoring reports., • Extensive knowledge of consumer credit regulation, anti-money laundering and data privacy requirements., • Firm understanding of the regulatory landscape including Consumer Duty., • The ability to identify trends and draw meaningful conclusions to inform compliance decisions., • Excellent communication skills to effectively convey compliance risks and recommendations to diverse stakeholders., • Professional, proactive independent thinker, able to work and drive forward key activities under own initiative. ⏳ The Application Timeline • A first stage video call with the internal talent acquisition team (15 minutes), • A second stage competency interview with the hiring manager (60 minutes) Typically, the average successful applicant will be within this timeline for 2-3 weeks. Please note we will close this role once we have enough applications for the next stages therefore you should submit your application ASAP to avoid any disappointment. If you do not receive a response after 3 weeks of applying, please assume you have been unsuccessful as we may experience a high volume of applications. 💥Why you should be EXCITED to apply... • £60,000 per annum + up to 20% of your annual salary, paid as a bonus., • This role is based at our Blackpool office, conveniently located just off the M55 or our Manchester Spinningfields office. Travel may be required between these locations based on business requirements., • 37.5 hours per week. We offer flexible and hybrid working between our core hours of 8am- 6pm, Monday to Friday., • The opportunity to complete formal qualifications and learn on the job in a successful, growing organisation., • And many more benefits to support your wellbeing and professional development. We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity or disability status. If you have any questions or suggestions of how we can assist you in your application due to disability or personal reasons, please email . PLEASE NOTE - All new employees must undergo a full DBS and Credit Check upon acceptance of a job offer with Perch Group.

Senior Project Manager - Commercial Fit-Out | Major Projects Manchester | Hybrid Excellent salary + car allowance, bonus & package Full time | Permanent This is a genuinely strong Senior Project Manager opportunity within a growing, well established construction consultancy that continues to win major workplace programmes across the North West. They are looking to appoint a Senior Project Manager into their Manchester team as part of continued growth, driven by a secured pipeline of work rather than speculative hiring. You will be joining a high performing project management team delivering Cat A and Cat B commercial fit-out schemes for major clients. These are long term programmes typically ranging from £300m to £500m, offering continuity, scale and complexity rather than one off delivery. The work is varied and high quality. You will be involved in: • High end corporate office environments for financial institutions, • Large scale workplace programmes with repeat clients, • Complex refurbishments within listed and heritage buildings, • Design led projects where quality and detail matter One of the key reasons people join and stay is the way the team is structured. Individuals are rotated across projects and sectors to keep things fresh and build broader experience. There has also been a strong run of internal promotions recently, giving a clear and realistic pathway for progression. The role • You will take ownership of projects from early stage through to completion, • Act as the key point of contact for clients and stakeholders, • Lead coordination across design, commercial and delivery teams, • Manage programme, risk and quality across multiple schemes, • Support and mentor junior team members within the team About you You will be operating within a construction consultancy, developer or main contractor environment. • Strong experience delivering Cat A and/or Cat B commercial fit-out projects, • Comfortable in a client facing role and leading meetings, • Good understanding of JCT contracts and project delivery, • Either an established Senior Project Manager or a Project Manager ready to step up What is on offer • Clear progression backed by recent promotions within the team, • Exposure to large scale programmes rather than isolated projects, • Opportunity to move across sectors and broaden your experience, • Strong pipeline with repeat clients and secured work, • Flexible hybrid working and supportive team environment If you are open to exploring a move, we would be happy to give you a clearer view of the team, projects and how this could fit into your longer term career. Apply now by submitting your CV or contact Dean Forster at Tempest Jones on

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

HSEQ Manager (Facilities Management) ISS Facility Services UK are now seeking an experienced HSEQ Manager to provide critical, hands-on Health & Safety support to the operational Hard FM management team. This role focuses on improving HSEQ performance across government contracts within the Central and North regions, with additional support to the wider portfolio as required. The post holder will play a key role in embedding consistent, high standards of health, safety, environment and quality across Hard FM operations. Working closely with operational managers, the HSEQ Manager will lead the development, review and maintenance of Occupational HSEQ management systems. The role requires a confident, client-facing professional who can influence, advise and support teams to create and sustain safe working environments across Central and Northern England and Wales. Key Responsibilities • Conduct regular, unannounced site audits and inspections to verify compliance with RAMS and safe systems of work, producing detailed reports and tracking corrective actions to closure, • Support the production and review of risk assessments, method statements and toolbox talks, advising on hazard identification and proportionate control measures, • Lead accident, incident and near-miss investigations using root cause analysis, including completion of RIDDOR notifications and internal reporting, • Develop and deliver safety briefings, toolbox talks and formal training sessions, including asbestos awareness, manual handling and PPE use, • Review, maintain and develop health and safety policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with CDM Regulations, HSE guidance and industry best practice, • Act as the principal health and safety advisor to operational directors, managers and site teams, and as the key health and safety liaison with clients and subcontractors, • Manage the appointment and training of Responsible Persons for high-risk activities such as work at height, hot works and isolation of fire and life safety systems, • Develop and monitor health and safety KPIs and dashboards, identifying trends, systemic issues and leading continuous improvement initiatives Professional and Personal Competencies / Qualifications • Strong HSEQ background, • Experience within the facilities management industry, • Hard services FM experience desirable but not essential, • Strategic thinker with the ability to influence positive change in Hard FM delivery, • Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and quality, • Confident and professional when engaging with clients and stakeholders, • Willingness to travel regionally by car or train 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.

Please note: Candidates without service experience in the construction machinery industry will not be accepted! We only consider candidates with industry experience! Vacancy: Service Manager-UK-Manchester Zoomlion has covered more than 100 countries and regions worldwide and has already made market arrangements to follow the Belt and Road initiative. Zoomlion products have been well sold to the markets in the Middle East, South America, Africa, Southeast Asia, Russia as well as many high-end markets in the USA, Europe and Australia. The company has subsidiaries in nearly 20 countries in East Asia, Southeast Asia and Europe, etc., also industrial and technological parks in Italy, Germany, India, Brazil and Belarus as well as more than 50 resident offices around the world. Zoomlion is ranked 4th globally in the machinery manufacturing industry. Responsibilities 1. Responsible for monitoring the quality of service business execution and process compliance, identifying and reporting service quality issues, major product quality issues, and other anomalies., 2. Responsible for collecting system issues, proposing process optimization suggestions, and supervising the implementation of optimization., 3. Responsible for coordinating service resources, identifying anomalies such as insufficient and unauthorized use of service resources, and coordinating resources across departments., 4. Responsible for building and managing customer service centers, monitoring customer feedback transmission and monitoring customer complaint handling., 5. Responsible for department construction, coordinating the construction and management of the department, including recruitment, training, selection and cultivation of personnel., 6. Other key tasks assigned by the headquarters and the superiors. Qualifications 1. Bachelor's degree or above, with professional background in Business Administration, Engineering Machinery, Mechanical Manufacturing, English, National Trade, etc., 2. Rich experience in after-sales service in the construction machinery industry, familiar with the construction of service supervision systems. Having experience as a service manager is preferred. [At least three years of experience in after-sales service industry and service team management.], 3. In addition to being proficient in the native language, one must be fluent in English or Chinese and possess good listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities., 4. Proficient in Microsoft software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc., 5. Identifying the corporate culture of ZOOMLION, strong communication and organizational skills, management abilities, clear logical thinking, strong data analysis and report writing abilities, and a high sense of responsibility. Kindly email your CV to Subject: Application for Service Manager-Spain-Valencia vacancy. Please note: Candidates without service experience in the construction machinery industry will not be accepted! We only consider candidates with industry experience!

Job Description United Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead planned works within the social housing sector, specifically focused on roofing and externals. The successful candidate will be responsible for the effective day-to-day management of site operations, ensuring health and safety compliance, quality standards, and timely project delivery. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and manage all site activities related to roofing and externals. in occupied social housing properties., • Conduct comprehensive site inductions, daily briefings, and toolbox talks to maintain a safe and compliant working environment., • Monitor project progress against the programme, proactively resolving any on-site issues to avoid delays., • Ensure all works are delivered to the highest quality standards and meet all contractual, regulatory, and safety requirements., • Maintain accurate and up-to-date site records, including reporting and documentation., • Coordinate effectively with internal teams, subcontractors, and operatives to ensure smooth site operations and project milestones are met., • Ensure all personnel on site are properly trained and equipped with appropriate PPE and tools., • Collaborate with the commercial team on cost tracking, reviewing subcontractor scopes, and approving day works., • Uphold excellent customer service standards and actively support community engagement initiatives. Qualifications • Appropriate CSCS Managers card, • Valid driving licence, • SMSTS certificate, • First Aid at Work, • Temporary Works Certificate desirable, • Fire Marshall certificate desirable

Our client is a leading Invoice Finance lender currently in growth phase. They are a highly commercial business with a can-do attitude and have a real appetite to lend money. They support SMEs across a wide range of sectors, delivering fast, flexible, and tailored funding solutions designed to meet each business’s unique cash-flow needs through a variety of lending products. We now have an exciting opportunity to join them as a Relationship Manager, this is fantastic role within the team and you will be responsible for proactively managing a portfolio of invoice finance clients from a variety of different sectors with the occasional ABL lend. The role offers hybrid working but will be looking after a portfolio of clients across the North. Responsibilities: • To take ownership of strategy and deliver excellent operational services to your portfolio of customers whilst effectively managing the risk, • Client meetings to build and strengthen relationship and deliver on service, • Analysis and recommendation on facility increases, • Have strong personal risk expertise and be able to identify and maintain exit strategies where appropriate, • Monitor client’s financial performance, identify sales opportunities and risk analysis, • Complete facility reviews, underwriting where necessary, risk frameworks, • Ensuring customers are treated fairly and in accordance with standards and high levels of service are maintained to both internal and external customers. Requirements: • Experience within Invoice Finance as an experienced Relationship Manager or Client Manager, • Strong knowledge around Invoice Finance, • Have great attention to detail, time and account management, • Strong credit ability, to be able to understand the principles of lending and legal obligations of the product, • Experience reading and understanding financial information and projections, • High levels of commercial awareness, • Team working and strong stakeholder management skills, • Full driving license Why Should You Apply? • Established lender with a commercial, can-do outlook, • Growing business with opportunities for development and progression, • Great team culture, • Ability to drive and affect change and to have your voice heard

Site Manager – Internal Fit Out (Major Project) Location: Heart of Manchester, UK Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead the internal fit out phase of a landmark £100m+ construction project in the heart of Manchester. This is a high-profile development offering the chance to play a key role in delivering a prestigious city-centre scheme to the highest standards of quality, safety, and programme. The Role Reporting to the Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for managing all internal fit out works from shell handover through to completion. You will coordinate subcontractors, drive programme delivery, maintain health & safety compliance, and ensure exceptional finish quality across multiple workfaces. Key Responsibilities • Manage day-to-day site operations during the internal fit out stage, • Coordinate subcontractors, trades, and suppliers across multiple areas, • Drive programme milestones and short-term lookaheads, • Ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and to budget, • Maintain the highest standards of quality and finish, • Conduct site inspections, toolbox talks, and progress meetings, • Work closely with commercial, design, and client teams, • Resolve site issues efficiently and proactively, • Proven experience as a Site Manager on large-scale projects (£50m+ preferred), • Strong internal fit out experience on commercial, residential, hotel, or mixed-use developments, • Excellent leadership and subcontractor management skills, • Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation and site compliance, • Ability to manage fast-paced programmes and multiple packages simultaneously, • SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid essential, • Opportunity to work on one of Manchester’s flagship developments, • Long-term pipeline of major regional projects, • Competitive salary and benefits package, • Career progression with a leading contractor If you are an experienced Site Manager with a strong fit out background and want to be part of a major Manchester project, we would like to hear from you.

Job Title: International Tax Manager Location: London, Manchester, Birmingham At KPMG, our values define who we are and the way we do business. As a leading professional services firm, we know that our strength and capability come from our people: their different perspectives, experiences and backgrounds. From our inclusive leadership strategy, to our diversity and inclusion targets – we are making bold changes to who we are and what we do. Be part of it. This exciting role is within our International Tax group based in the London office, focusing on large inbound and outbound multinational businesses. You’ll join a high performing team advising some of the largest and most complex organisations in the world. We are looking for a talented individual at Manager level to support our continued rapid growth. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic and challenging working environment, supported by a strong and ambitious leadership team. Job Description You will work with a diverse portfolio of clients across UK listed and take on a variety of projects, including corporate tax and multi-jurisdictional international tax structuring, business reorganisation, international expansion, operating model redesign, tax controversy support and responding to ongoing global tax policy change including BEPS 2.0. The role will suit either a Manager wanting to drive their tax career forward advising international businesses, or an ambitious Assistant Manager wanting to take the next step. Previous experience of working with multinationals is helpful, but strong technical skills, drive and curiosity are essential. Key roles and responsibilities will include: • Working as a key member of the team to provide International Tax advisory services to support our clients in achieving their commercial objectives., • Managing and supporting on the successful delivery of technically excellent advice including: tax structuring, refinancing, business and legal structure optimisation, pre/post transaction reorganisations, tax authority enquiries and providing technical support to the wider corporate tax team., • Liaising with specialists in other departments and overseas offices to oversee their input into tax advisory projects., • Coaching and developing more junior members of the team., • Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients and understanding of their business in order to create opportunities to help with the provision of tax and other services., • Managing proposals for new work, including delivering tender documents, presenting at client pitches and identifying solutions for client issues., • Seeking out and pursuing opportunities with targets and actively participating with Directors and Partners in business development activities., • Being a role model for KPMG’s values. Qualifications and Experience • ACA, CA, CTA, ACCA or equivalent qualified with strong UK corporate tax and accounting knowledge., • Ability to develop, coach and lead staff, as well as manage stakeholders., • Strong interpersonal skills are required in addition to strong oral and written communication skills., • Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills are key, as is a commercial approach to resolving issues and providing advice., • Pro-active in identifying and progressing business opportunities for the long-term benefit of both KPMG and the client., • Ability to multi-task – to manage a wide range of projects and relationships., • High level of drive and enthusiasm with a positive attitude., • Dedication to continuously develop technical knowledge., • Inquisitive with attention to detail. Service Line Information The International Tax group is a dynamic and successful area of our business. A constantly changing and increasingly high-profile field, we offer an exciting broad range of quality career paths to ambitious people. Working in the International Tax business at KPMG will give you the opportunity to develop relationships with clients assisting them with all their strategic tax requirements. This involves giving advice on corporate planning and restructuring projects both in the UK and Internationally. Our Locations: We are open to talk to talent across the country but our core hub for International Tax is: London Birmingham Manchester Next steps… Send your CV to our dedicated Tax Recruitment Team and find out how you can help shape the future of KPMG Tax: If you want to work within a growing practice, on some of the most interesting tax challenges, we’d love to hear from you.

IT Business Analyst – Claims Law Firm 📍 Manchester (Office Based) 💷 £45,000 per annum We are seeking an experienced IT Business Analyst to join a growing Claims Law Firm based in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated BA who enjoys working closely with stakeholders, developers and project teams to deliver effective business and technology solutions within a fast-paced legal environment. The Role As an IT Business Analyst, you will play a key role in gathering, analysing and documenting business and system requirements, helping to drive technology improvements and operational efficiency across the firm. You will work closely with business users, developers and project managers to ensure solutions are delivered effectively and align with business objectives. Key Responsibilities • Gather, analyse and document business and system requirements., • Translate business requirements into clear specifications for the IT Development team., • Support solution design, testing, implementation and user experience improvements., • Create process maps, workflows, user stories and functional requirement documents., • Work collaboratively with developers, project managers and business stakeholders., • Engage with stakeholders to understand business needs and objectives., • Monitor project progress and assist in resolving requirement-related issues., • Support continuous improvement initiatives and system enhancements. Requirements • Previous experience working as an IT Business Analyst., • Strong understanding of business analysis methodologies., • Knowledge of SDLC, Agile and/or Waterfall delivery methodologies., • Experience using tools such as JIRA, Visio, Monday.com and Excel., • Understanding of APIs, databases and system integrations., • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills., • Ideally experience within the Claims or Legal sector. What’s on Offer • Salary of £45,000 per annum., • Office-based role in Manchester., • Opportunity to work within a growing and supportive legal business., • Exposure to a variety of IT and business change projects.

Senior Digital Manager Manchester - Hybrid A successful, multi-award-winning B2B marketing agency is looking for a Senior Digital Manager to join their team and play a key role in their continued growth. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working collaboratively with clients, shaping digital marketing strategy, and overseeing its activation and delivery. You’ll manage a small but experienced team, working closely with internal channel specialists to ensure campaigns are delivered seamlessly, perform strongly, and are continuously optimised. The Role • Develop and lead multi-channel digital strategies aligned to client objectives, • Ensure all channels work cohesively to maximise performance, • Manage and mentor team members, with scope to grow the team, • Build strong, trusted relationships with clients and internal specialists, • Oversee campaign delivery, performance tracking, and optimisation About You • Proven experience within a B2B marketing agency, in a Strategist or Client Services role, • Strong understanding of digital channels, with experience developing integrated strategies for B2B clients, • Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills, • Data-driven mindset, with experience using tools such as Google Analytics, • Previous people management experience, or ready to step into a leadership role This agency offers a genuinely collaborative culture where ideas are valued, and you’ll be working alongside an experienced and highly regarded senior leadership team. For more information or to be considered, please apply.

Technical Project Manager – Data Analytics / AI Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 Location: Hybrid – 2–3 days per week in Central Manchester Type: Permanent We’re currently partnering with a client who are looking to hire a Project Manager to support the delivery of a range of data analytics and AI initiatives across the business. This will be the first dedicated Technical Project Manager hire in the UK, making it a rare opportunity for a junior to mid-level PM to step into a high-impact role. You’ll work closely with C‑suite stakeholders and play a key part in shaping how data, analytics and AI projects are delivered across the organisation. The role will involve coordinating projects across areas including: • Data engineering and data infrastructure, • Pricing and post‑purchase analytics, • AI and forecasting (including LLM use cases), • Reporting and business intelligence, • API and integration work across multiple platforms and services What you’ll do • Own end‑to‑end delivery of technical projects across data, analytics and AI, • Run and organise daily stand‑ups/scrums, and manage backlogs and Kanban boards, • Translate technical discussions into clear, structured project plans, • Track scope, risks, dependencies and milestones, flagging issues early, • Coordinate work across data, AI, engineering and business stakeholders, • Produce concise progress updates for C‑suite and senior stakeholders, • Support change and governance processes (e.g. contributing to a change board), • Champion good project hygiene, including documentation, actions, follow‑ups and delivery discipline About you We’re looking for an ambitious Project Manager with solid delivery experience and a genuine interest in technology and data-led work. You’ll need: • At least 18 months’ experience in a project management role, • Exposure to technical, data or software projects (e.g. data platforms, BI, AI, APIs or software delivery) — gained professionally, academically or through strong personal projects, • Confidence using project tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, Trello or Teams Kanban boards, • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, • Clear, confident communication skills, • A proactive, driven mindset Nice to have: • A degree in Computer Science, Data, Analytics, STEM or a related field, • Experience working in a structured delivery environment (e.g. consulting or large corporate) with exposure to Agile, Scrum or hybrid frameworks, • Experience in financial services, credit or other regulated environments Why this role? • The chance to make a real impact from day one, • Join a high‑growth environment with clear opportunities for career progression, • High levels of exposure to C‑suite stakeholders, • Supportive, no‑blame culture with a strong focus on delivery quality, • Dedicated training budget, giving you ownership over your personal development How to apply This role is actively shortlisting and interviewing. If it sounds like a good fit, apply today and one of the team will be in touch to discuss next steps.

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

Compliance Operations Manager – Greater Manchester (Housing Client)\n £75,000 (Fixed Term Contract)\n 6–12 Months\n 37 Hours per week\n\n Service Care Solutions are working with a Housing Association client in Greater Manchester to recruit a Compliance Operations Manager on a 6–12 month fixed term basis.\n\n This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing all landlord compliance workstreams, ensuring statutory and regulatory obligations are met while delivering a high-quality, customer-focused service.\n\n Overview of the Role Reporting into the Assistant Director of Health, Safety and Compliance, you will lead a multi-disciplinary team delivering key compliance programmes across housing stock. This includes gas, electrical, fire, water hygiene, asbestos, lifts, and wider M&E services.\n\n You will act as the organisation’s responsible person for compliance, ensuring services are safe, efficient, and aligned with legal requirements and best practice.\n\n Responsibilities\nLead and manage compliance service delivery across all “big six” areas (gas, electrical, fire, water, asbestos, lifts)\nOversee planned, cyclical and responsive maintenance programmes\nEnsure full compliance with landlord statutory obligations and regulations (including CDM)\nManage budgets (up to £5m), forecasting and financial performance\nUse data and performance insights to drive continuous improvement\nDevelop and maintain compliance policies, procedures and risk frameworks\nWork closely with asset management teams to inform long-term investment programmes\nManage contractor performance, procurement processes and stakeholder relationships\nPrepare and present reports to senior leadership, board and committees\nLead, develop and motivate a team of compliance professionalsRequirements\nProven experience in a senior compliance or asset management role within housing or property services\nStrong knowledge of landlord compliance across all key areas (gas, electrical, fire, water, asbestos, lifts)\nExperience managing large-scale compliance programmes and budgets\nKnowledge of contract management (JCT / NEC or similar)\nStrong stakeholder management experience, ideally up to board level\nTechnical understanding of M&E systems and compliance regulations\nExcellent leadership, communication and organisational skills\nRelevant degree or equivalent experienceIf you're looking for work but this role isn’t for you, please feel free to get in touch with what you're looking for.\n\n Contact: James Glover at Service Care Solutions on\n\n (phone number removed) \n or via email at (url removed)

Company Description Emtec Climate Solutions specializes in the installation, service, and maintenance of air conditioning, chillers, refrigeration, and ventilation systems. With expertise in creating efficient and reliable climate control solutions, Emtec serves a diverse range of clients. The company's commitment to innovation and operational excellence makes it a trusted partner in the industry. Based in the Warrington nr Manchester Area, United Kingdom, Emtec prioritizes high-quality service and customer satisfaction. Role Description This is a full-time, on-site role for a Human Resources Manager located in the Manchester Area, United Kingdom. The Human Resources Manager will oversee all HR operations, including workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations. The role includes ensuring compliance with employment laws, developing and implementing HR policies, and fostering a positive work environment. Collaboration with management to align HR strategies with business goals is a key aspect of the role. Qualifications • Strong knowledge of HR policies, labor laws, and compliance regulations, • Experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, and onboarding, • Skills in performance management, employee relations, and conflict resolution, • Proficiency in HR software systems and reporting tools, • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, • Proven ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality, • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, • CIPD certification or equivalent is a plus, • Experience in the HVAC or climate solutions industry is advantageous

Projects Manager Our client, a well-established and reputable civils contractor, is looking for a highly experienced, site-based Projects Manager to take full control of groundworks and civil engineering projects. This is a hands-on delivery role, not office-based, focused on ensuring projects are properly planned, resourced, and delivered on time and profitably. Key Responsibilities • Site Leadership: Be present on site, manage Site Managers, and ensure labour and teams are performing daily, • Programme Control: Own and manage project programmes, including 6-week lookaheads and milestone delivery, • Resource Management: Control labour, plant, and materials to avoid delays and inefficiencies, • Commercial Oversight: Work closely with QS, manage variations, issue contract notices (NEC/JCT), and protect margins, • Reporting: Provide weekly updates on progress, costs, risks, and performance, • HSQE Compliance: Ensure safety, quality, and systems are followed on site Additional Duties • Chair meetings and liaise with clients and directors, • Support pre-construction and estimating, • Recruit, mentor, and develop site teams Requirements • 15+ years in groundworks/civil engineering, • Strong NEC/JCT knowledge, • Proven delivery of multiple projects end-to-end, • Strong organisational and programme management skills Key Traits • Delivery-focused and proactive, • Strong on-site presence and leadership, • Commercially aware and detail-oriented, • Confident and willing to challenge

Technical Project Manager (Manchester) £450-500 a day inside IR35 Clearance Required: BPSS Location: Manchester (In office 3 days a week) Travel: Occasional travel (approximately once per month) Duration: Initial 3 months (Previous Central Government experience would be advantageous) We are looking for a Technical Project Manager to lead the delivery of a key infrastructure programme. This role operates within a traditional delivery environment and requires a strong technical understanding of infrastructure, alongside solid project management capability. You will be responsible for driving delivery, coordinating technical teams, and ensuring effective stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities • Lead end-to-end delivery of infrastructure projects, • Manage project plans, timelines, dependencies, and deliverables in a structured delivery environment, • Coordinate cross-functional technical teams, ensuring alignment and timely execution of tasks, • Engage and manage stakeholders across business and technical areas, • Track progress, identify risks/issues, and implement mitigation strategies, • Own and maintain project tracking in Jira, ensuring accurate and up-to-date reporting, • Oversee data quality across project artefacts, including data cleansing and validation, • Provide regular status reporting, including progress updates, risks, and key milestones, • Strong leadership and accountability, • Highly organised and detail-oriented, • Proactive problem-solver with a delivery-focused mindset, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, • Comfortable operating in complex, technical environments