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Qualified Social Workers Only Qualified Social Workers Only Job Title: Supervising Social Worker Location: Midlands Job Types: Permanent Working Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week Monday - Friday Pay: Up to £42,000.00 per year to include car allowance Participation in out-of-hours rota: Yes Annual Leave Entitlement: 30 days (plus birthday) Responsible To: Registered/Deputy Manager Main Purpose of Job To represent Swiis Values while providing a comprehensive and flexible social work service to foster carers and children/young people as required. In compliance with all regulatory requirements and Social Work England Standards of practice. Support and Supervision of Foster Carers • Manage and supervise a caseload of approved foster carers., • Monitor and evaluate, the continued suitability and competence of Foster Carers ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people., • Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the Swiis policies and procedures., • Support Foster Carers to evidence their competence against the TSD Standards and complete the workbook within specified timescales, assess evidence provided and sign off each standard where sufficient evidence has been provided., • Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster carers in line with Swiis’s operational procedures, as to frequency and content; and undertake such additional support visits/telephone contact with foster carers as placement agreements/ contracts may specify or require., • Work in partnership to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, holidays, with all members of the child’s network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined., • Contribute to foster carer annual reviews, within required timescales, providing written evidence of competence. Presenting annual review reports to Swiis panel as required., • Identify learning and development needs of foster carers. Document these in the Personal Professional Development Plan (PPDP) and recommend actions required to address them., • Undertake re-assessments of current foster carers where necessary., • Attend any meetings to support foster carers, children and young people., • Support foster carers in preparing children and young people for independent or semi-independent living., • Assisting with or delivering foster carer workshops and support groups., • Participate in the Out of Hours duty system. Safeguarding Children and Young People • Social Workers must ensure each child has an accurate and up to date care plan on file and that carers have a copy available for reference., • Work in partnership with the relevant authority to ensure that the child and young person’s needs, as identified in the care plan and placement agreement, are met., • Ensure that each child/young person has in place a current Placement Plan (with delegated authority), a Health & Personal Education Plan, and where appropriate, a Pathway Plan., • Individual risk assessment and safe caring documents are completed for all children/young people, including behaviour management plans where appropriate., • Ensure each child has a placement agreement on file and that carers have a copy available for reference if appropriate., • Ensure that comprehensive case recordings are completed and maintained within policy timeframes and added to the relevant agency database., • Demonstrate a sound knowledge of fostering regulations & child safeguarding procedures., • Participate in negotiations between Swiis and Local Authorities to ensure that each child or young person placed is carefully matched with a foster carer capable of meeting their needs., • Ensure all paperwork and procedures in relation to critical Incidents and notifiable events are completed., • Ensure compliance with the Social Work England, or equivalent body, requirements necessary to retain the job title and registration., • Attend social, educational, and leisure activities relating to the support of children, young people, and foster carers., • In consultation with the line manager, ensure that learning and development needs meet the requirements of professional development., • Ensure that all foster carers and household members, support persons, etc aged 18+ have an up-to-date DBS., • Attend meetings and/or provide reports for commissioning or care teams to address individual needs and care packages. Administration • Take responsibility for administration in relation to the social work task to include file administration, typing of all communication, reports and case recordings and comply with database compliance policies and procedures, ensuring that all requirements of the system are met., • Maintain data management of all information regarding foster carers and children in line with Data Protection and Swiis storage, retention, archive, policy., • Ensure our recordkeeping and data processing procedures comply with GDPR requirements and agency Policy related to data protection. Additional Duties • The post holder will be expected to demonstrate that Swiis’ Values are at the heart of all they do., • The post holder will be expected to undertake training and development deemed necessary for the pursuance of the post., • The post holder will be expected to reach a minimum basic standard of I.T. competence to be able to use Company electronic systems effectively., • The post holder will be expected to ensure to comply with Equal Opportunities Policy and Procedure in all employment practices. Health & Safety Responsibilities • Be familiar with the Company’s Health and Safety Policy and ensure that all relevant rules and procedures are conformed to at all times., • Identify all risks to health and safety and take suitable and adequate measures to eliminate, reduce or control those risks., • Ensure that all employees are aware of the safety, fire and first aid facilities and procedures., • Ensure that staff specifically nominated to carry out duties as part of the health and safety policy are adequately trained, supported and have the resources to carry out their role i.e. first aid personnel, safety officers, fire wardens, safety representatives., • Personally undertake health and safety training and periodically review and update own level of awareness of health and safety., • Ensure the proper use of all equipment issued in the interest of health, safety or welfare i.e. protective clothing, hands-free mobile telephone kit, lifting equipment., • Ensure that any situation that represents a danger and all accidents/incidents are dealt with promptly and sufficiently by the appropriate person., • Take responsibility for own health and safety and that of others by following health and safety systems and procedures and keeping all work areas clean and tidy., • Take responsibility for fire prevention i.e. ensure that staff do not smoke in offices and cars, overload electrical circuits, wedge open or block fire doors etc. Driving (if applicable) • Acquire, maintain, tax and adequately insure a vehicle fit for business purpose reporting any change in vehicle or insurance cover immediately to HR., • Maintain a full current licence and report any endorsements or disqualification immediately., • Obey all applicable road safety legislation., • Plan journeys to avoid travelling in adverse weather conditions and for excessive hours taking a break at least every two hours., • Ensure that passengers are carried only in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer’s design specification with a seat for everyone and seat belts worn on all journeys., • Avoid the use, where possible, of hands-free’ mobile telephones, whilst driving. Equal Opportunities/Diversity • Set a good example of appropriate behaviour and ensure that there is a supportive working environment., • Avoid unlawful discrimination in all operations and aspects of recruitment and management of staff i.e. promotion, training, pay, benefits, discipline etc., • Ensure that staff know what standards of behaviour are expected and intervene to stop discrimination, bullying or harassment., • Report complaints of discrimination, bullying or harassment immediately to line manager/Group HR. Benefits • Competitive annual salary of up to £42,000 to include car allowance, • 30 days (plus birthday), • Excellent Private Dental and Healthcare Scheme available*, • Company Pensions Scheme with options to increase contributions, • Life Assurance benefit of up to 3 times your annual salary paid to your beneficiaries, • Swiis are currently operating a hybrid home working schedule, *This is subject to change depending on the needs of the business., • Additional payment for OOHS About Swiis: Swiis Foster Care is a national leading Independent Fostering Agency with consistently Outstanding Ofsted inspections due in part to the high-quality service provided to our foster carers and children and young people in our care. Swiis Foster Care is a family-owned independent fostering provider which has been operating for over twenty years. Swiis Foster Care is a continuously expanding company and offers significant development opportunity for the right candidate. Apply now If you believe that you have the appropriate experience and ambition to work for one of the finest Independent Foster Care Agencies in the UK and have the desire to really improve outcomes for children and young people looked after, then please submit an up-to-date CV detailing a full employment history. Swiis is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring that our staff have excellent working conditions and genuine career opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake the appropriate checks which will include an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Check.

Sales Development Representative Near Birmingham, £25k + Bonus + Clear Progression T2M Technical are working with a growing technology services business looking to continue their expansion looking to add a Sales Development Representative who enjoys opening doors, booking quality meetings looking to progress their career. What you’ll be doing: The aim of the game is simple: set high-quality sales appointments You’ll work from a range of up-to-date sales data working close with a Senior Sales Executive, who you’ll partner with closely. They'll take you through client meetings, structuring deals and the wide sales cycle, help you sharpen your approach and support your progression into a full fledged Business Development Manager About you: You’ll bring a winning attitude and confidence to pick up the phone, You don’t need to be the finished article but you should be comfortable working in sales, telemarketing and cold calling and be able to absorb information quickly Ideally, you’ll: • Be confident in engaging prospects across warm and cold outreach, • Understand the importance of continuous digital improvement, • Enjoy spotting buying signals and qualifying genuine opportunities, • Have a genuine interest in how technology enables business change Any experience working at an MSP, professional services business, telecoms, cloud or IT Services would be a big advantage. What’s in it for you: • A clear progression path from day one, • Joining a well established MSP with a strong customer base, plenty of high profile case studies, • A growing project piepleine and healthy sales funnell, • Support from presales and marketing and proper investment in sales tools, • A hands on technical team that can be relied on! The expectation is that after 6 months you’ll move to a fully commissioned position and later a Business Development Manager but the business recognises there might be progression doesn’t always follow one route and more opportunities may open up elsewhere as they continue to grow. How to apply: Apply here or search for Sam Birtwistle on a popular social media page that sounds like BLinkedIn where you will find my contact details at the top of my profile page Don’t worry if you CV isn’t up to date, we’ll deal with that later if needed

The Challenge: We're Europe's largest Performance CSS, managing £1.2B in GMV for retailers such as B&Q, Boots, and JD Sports. Our mission: 4x our impact to £5B in 24 months using proprietary AI that finds opportunities others can't see. As a Business Development Representative, you’ll own your outbound pipeline and be directly responsible for generating new business opportunities that fuel our growth. You’ll prospect, open doors, and build relationships with e-commerce retailers, agencies, and affiliate partners to promote Redbrain’s performance-led Google Shopping solutions. This is a front-line role for someone with a genuine hunter mentality: proactive, resilient, and energised by winning new business in a competitive market. You’ll work closely with senior sales professionals, giving you direct exposure to the full sales cycle as deals progress from first touch to close. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in business development, sales, performance marketing, or account management. Location: Birmingham (2 days a week in office, 3 days remote). Salary: £30,000 + OTE. Department: Commercial Team. Start Date: ASAP - reviewing applications weekly. Day-to-Day Responsibilities • Identify and qualify target retailers that are a strong fit for Redbrain’s Google Shopping solutions, using CRM tools, data platforms, and manual research., • Run structured outbound campaigns via email, LinkedIn, and other channels to drive awareness and generate interest from target brands and partners., • Develop and manage strategic relationships with agencies and affiliate networks to secure introductions to key brand stakeholders and generate a consistent pipeline of qualified leads., • Create and distribute short-form content and case studies to showcase Redbrain’s value and performance across Google Shopping and the affiliate channel., • Secure qualified discovery and demo meetings for the sales team, providing clear research on the prospect, their business, and their growth potential., • Track, analyse, and report on outreach performance by channel (email, LinkedIn, etc.) to senior leadership, including response rates, meetings booked, and conversion to pipeline., • Use data and feedback from Sales and Marketing to continuously refine messaging, targeting, and channels to improve meeting quality and cost-per-opportunity., • Shadow senior sales professionals as they run and close deals, building your understanding of the full sales cycle. What We Need From You • A track record in advertising sales, performance marketing, affiliate marketing, or B2B sales, with demonstrable experience in solution-based selling., • Experience in partner, agency, or affiliate development, including identifying, onboarding, and growing commercial relationships that drive measurable revenue., • A strong understanding of the e-commerce ecosystem: how brands use Google Shopping, performance media, affiliate networks, product feeds, and tracking platforms to acquire customers and scale profitably., • Commercially sharp and comfortable running discovery, qualification, and negotiation conversations with brands, agencies, and network partners., • Experience selling into e-commerce leaders, Heads of Performance, Paid Media, or Digital Marketing who own budgets for Google Shopping and affiliate activity., • Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills, both on the phone and in writing., • Target-driven, resilient, and self-motivated. You thrive under pressure and are energised by hitting and exceeding targets., • Strong time management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple outreach campaigns simultaneously. What You’ll Get at Redbrain • Competitive base salary with uncapped commission structure., • Full training and ongoing coaching from experienced sales professionals., • Direct exposure to the full sales cycle, working alongside senior leaders., • Clear progression opportunities into senior sales, account management roles., • A fast-paced, ambitious environment where performance is recognised and rewarded., • Full training on affiliate marketing and PPC (we'll teach you everything you need)., • A team that values doing the job well., • We offer 25 days annual leave plus all UK public holidays with the opportunity to buy more., • The tools and support to actually help your clients succeed., • Company pension., • Discretionary bonus., • Group life assurance of 10x fixed annual salary up to £500,000 cover., • Training budget., • Charity personal event donation match scheme., • External counselling service available., • Access to the UK bike2work scheme and Electric Vehicle schemes., • Full ongoing training is provided within the team and from external training source. Interested? If you've got a track record of generating pipeline and you're energised by winning new business, we should talk. Tell us about deals you've opened, campaigns you've run, or targets you've hit. Show us you can prospect, get responses, and book meetings that actually convert. We don't care if you've never worked in affiliate or Google Shopping before. We can teach you the product. We can't teach you how to be relentless. NO AGENCIES - Please note we do not accept applications from agencies. We will treat all CV's submitted as Direct Applicants. Redbrain is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, sex or sexual orientation, race, religion or belief or any other protected characteristic. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organisation, including but not limited to recruitment, promotion, compensation, benefits and training.

Overview We are partnering with a well-established and highly regarded provider of validation and monitoring equipment to support the expansion of their UK commercial presence. With a strong global reputation and significant success across Ireland, the business is now investing in UK growth, creating a newly established Business Development role with genuine greenfield scope. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven sales professional to take ownership of a territory, represent premium technical products, and play a key role in shaping the company’s long-term success in the region. The Role As Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for building the UK market from the ground up. This is a hunter-focused position centred on new business generation, where you will identify opportunities, open doors with new customers, and develop long-term commercial relationships across the pharma and biotech sectors. Operating as an individual contributor, you will manage the full sales cycle - from prospecting through to close - while collaborating with technical and international teams to ensure a high-quality customer experience. Key Responsibilities • Drive new business development across the UK within pharma and biotech organisations, • Identify, target, and win new accounts through proactive outreach and relationship building, • Manage the full sales cycle, including pipeline development, forecasting, and contract negotiation, • Develop and execute a territory strategy aligned with company growth objectives, • Maintain consistent CRM activity and reporting, • Partner closely with internal technical teams to support customer requirements, • Represent the organisation at industry events and networking opportunities Candidate Profile • Proven track record in new business sales, ideally within validation, qualification, or technical equipment, • Experience selling into regulated environments such as pharma or biotech, • Demonstrated hunter mentality with evidence of winning and developing new accounts, • Strong commercial acumen with a structured approach to territory planning and pipeline management, • Technical aptitude; a science or engineering background is advantageous, • Self-motivated and comfortable operating autonomously in a remote environment, • Minimum of approximately 5 years’ relevant B2B sales experience Why Join? • Newly created role with significant ownership and impact, • Opportunity to build and shape a high-growth UK market, • Represent a respected brand with premium, well-regarded products, • Fully remote working with strong organisational support, • Collaborative international environment with clear growth ambitions If you are energised by building markets, winning new business, and working with high-quality technical solutions, this role offers the autonomy and platform to make a meaningful commercial impact.

BRAND NEW ROLE - Senior Exec Level - Marine Geo Director of Business Development - Geotechnical Engineering & Geoscience Consulting About the Company Our client are a growing offshore geotechnical services and consulting unit, focused on delivering high-quality, technically robust solutions across the offshore, nearshore, and onshore environments. While offshore geotechnical investigations form the core of our clients work, they are actively expanding their footprint in the geo-consulting business also, providing expert guidance to clients across oil & gas and offshore wind sectors. Having made a number of hires for this business in 2025, we can confidently say that this business values deep industry expertise, strong technical backgrounds, and a client-first mindset in all of their hires. This is a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment where the right person can and will have a major impact on growth and direction for 2026. Role Overview We are seeking a highly experienced and technically grounded Business Development Director to lead the commercial development of our clients offshore geotechnical and geo-consulting business. This is not a traditional sales role. We are looking for someone who combines technical excellence with business acumen—someone who can represent the company at the highest levels with existing and potential new clients. The focus of this role is on offshore work, particularly in the oil & gas sector, with involvement in offshore wind, nearshore, and onshore geotechnical projects, but we expect this person to come from the Geotechnical world already (in some capacity) so that they can bring contacts and relationships with them. The successful candidate will be responsible for originating and managing client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and supporting the commercial and proposal teams to ensure a strong, competitive presence in the market. Key Responsibilities • Lead business development strategy and execution for offshore, nearshore and onshore geotechnical and consulting services., • Act as a trusted technical representative for the company in all commercial and client-facing interactions., • Leverage a strong existing client portfolio, particularly within the oil & gas sector, to quickly generate new business., • Drive new relationship development, proactively reaching out to companies and individuals the company hasn’t previously worked with., • Attend and represent the company at industry events, conferences, and client meetings., • Collaborate with the commercial team to lead and support proposal development, reviews, and pricing strategies., • Provide strategic input on competitive positioning, technical scope, and overall commercial competitiveness., • Maintain active involvement throughout the full business development cycle—from first contact to contract award—ensuring continuity and responsiveness throughout., • Contribute to internal team development by mentoring junior staff and helping build out the business development and commercial capability., • Maintain awareness of competitors, market trends, and emerging opportunities across sectors. Project Client Focus Breakdown • Offshore Geotechnical (Priority): 70–85%, • Nearshore: 10–15%, • Onshore: 5–10% Essential Qualifications and Experience: • A strong technical background in geotechnical engineering, with hands-on offshore Geo-contracting experience (e.g., time spent on vessels or in field operations for Geo)., • Minimum 10 years of industry experience, with direct exposure to both oil & gas and offshore wind sectors., • An established network of Geo-led industry contacts, particularly in oil & gas, with the ability to generate leads and open doors immediately., • Deep understanding of the full project lifecycle for offshore geotechnical work, from investigations to reporting and consulting., • Experience supporting or leading technical proposal development and client negotiations., • Clear, confident communicator able to discuss complex technical subjects with experienced clients and industry peers., • Proven track record in business development and client relationship management., • Wider / Broader Geoscience qualifications will also be considered, provided this person has the hands on / previous vessel based experience as well. Preferred Attributes • Entrepreneurial, driven, and self-motivated., • Mindset of ownership – sees the entire process through and remains involved postintroduction., • Ability to initiate, nurture, and expand new client relationships with a high level of emotional intelligence., • Familiarity with the competitive landscape and ability to influence commercial strategy accordingly., • Strong leadership skills and willingness to help build a small, high-performing team. “We are hiring for Leaders, not hiring for Managers” This is a truly one-of-one Senior Exec opportunity to join a Marine Geotechnical business with a completely unique ownership style and culture. If you think you have the skills to step into this role - or a proven track record to match it, we'd love to hear from you. Applications, CV's and cover letters directly to: LMOceans

Aspire are working with a new specialist setting focused on supporting children and young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), sensory processing challenges, and non-verbal communication needs. As they prepare to open our doors, we are looking for a passionate and forward-

Specification Sales Manager Faade Glazing & Curtain Walling Job Title: Specification Sales Manager Faade Glazing & Curtain Walling Industry Sector: Aluminium Systems, Aluminium Fabricators, Architects, Curtain Walling, Windows, Doors, Faade Systems, Faade Glazing, Fenestration, Cladding, Building Envelope, Architects, Main Contractors and Specification Sales Area to be covered: North Remuneration: £60,000 Neg. + Up to 40% Bonus Benefits: EV or Hybrid Car and full benefits The role of the Specification Sales Manager Faade Glazing & Curtain Walling will involve: Field sales position, promoting a manufactured range ofaluminium systems (faade systems, curtain walling and aluminium doors & windows) Providing support to 30+ architectural practises, assisting with proposals and specifications, providing information etc. whilst also managing main contractor relationships to protect the specifications Working in a buddy system with a fabricator account manager responsible for aluminium fabricator/ installer accounts Combined revenue responsibility for circa £400,000 per month once established in the role Inheriting a £15-20m project bank, currently 30% conversation rate) Average order value to our client (metal) £150,00-£500,000 (Projects sizes £8m-£10m) Access to a healthy volume of inbound enquiries Typical projects include unit factories, small developments, our client is hoping this person can target larger projects within education, high rise residential, commercial office, healthcare and education The ideal applicant will be a Specification Sales Manager Faade Glazing & Curtain Walling with: Ideally field sales experience within an aluminium system house or design/ estimating experience within an aluminium fabricator Also open to any glazing, fenestration or curtain wall sales experience either through specification to architects or main contractors Roofing, cladding, rainscreen and faade backgrounds may all be of interest Open to both field sales and sales estimating experience Hungry new business attitude Technical aptitude although full training will be provided IT literate, CRM proficient Specific knowledge of curtain walling and aluminium doors & windows is not essential but may be useful Ability to sell on quality over price The Company: 130+ employees £25m turnover Leading manufacturer Mitchell Maguire is a specialist Construction Field Sales Recruitment Consultancy, dealing exclusively with Construction Field Sales Jobs, Construction field sales vacancies and Specification field sales positions within: Aluminium Fabricator, Aluminium System House, Fenestration, Aluminium Windows, Aluminium Doors, Facades, Faade Glazing, Steel Windows, Steel Doors, Sliding Doors, Sunshading, Conservatories, Building Automation and Building Envelope Systems TPBN1_UKTJ

Wholesale Executive | Midlands (UK & Ireland travel required) | £40- £45,000 + Car The Opportunity An exciting opportunity to join a leading global jewellery brand, driving the growth of a distinctive premium men's collection alongside supporting on key national accounts across the UK and Ireland. Working closely with the Managing Director, you will focus on securing new wholesale partnerships in elevated retail environments while supporting existing partners to deliver exceptional brand presentation, product knowledge and commercial performance. This role suits a driven, entrepreneurial individual who thrives on building relationships, opening new doors and positioning brands in premium retail spaces. Key Responsibilities New Business Development Identify and secure new wholesale partners within premium menswear, lifestyle and jewellery retail Develop and execute a growth strategy for the collection Present the brand proposition to prospective partners and negotiate commercial agreements Research and map opportunities across your territory Account Support & Brand Excellence Support national and independent partners through store visits and relationship management Deliver engaging product training to retail teams Ensure visual merchandising and brand standards are consistently upheld Provide feedback and reporting on performance and opportunities About You Confident, dynamic and commercially driven Strong communication and negotiation skills Proactive, self-motivated and resilient with a natural hunter mentality Organised with excellent time management Strong visual awareness and understanding of premium retail IT literate with confidence using CRM systems Clean driving licence and flexibility to travel Experience in sales, wholesale, Is essential but open on fashion, Jewellery and watches background. Wholesale Executive | Midlands (UK & Ireland travel required) | £40- £45,000 + Car BH35525 TPBN1_UKTJ

A well-established company in the packaging industry is looking for a Senior Account Executive focused on lead generation.This role involves identifying and engaging senior decision-makers to build relationships and book meetings.Candidates should be confident communicators, self-driven, and thrive