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Estates Manager - Part-Time - 12 Month FTC - Birmingham Are you an experienced property professional looking for a flexible, part-time role within a highly respected in-house property & estates team?This could be the perfect opportunity for you. The Company:This prestigious and nationally recognised retail business is known for delivering exceptional customer service across its wide-reaching UK portfolio. With nearly 200 properties including retail stores, residential flats, and investment assets, they're looking for a seasoned Estates Manager to support their busy team based in Birmingham, on a part-time basis for a 12 month period. The Role:As Estates Manager, you will report to the Head of Property and play a key role in the strategic and day-to-day management of the company's mixed-use property portfolio. This is a varied role, encompassing asset management, lease advisory, lettings, and landlord & tenant work. You'll also support with budgeting, maintenance coordination, and maximising value across the estate. Key responsibilities include: • Managing the operational and commercial property portfolio, including retail stores and sublet commercial and residential assets., • Leading lease negotiations and property management activities to secure the best possible commercial outcomes., • Identifying and delivering new income opportunities and lettings., • Preparing financial appraisals and approval documents for property transactions., • Supporting budget setting and monitoring delivery against property objectives. Requirements: • Strong knowledge of property and lease management principles., • Proven experience in landlord and tenant matters, lease negotiations, and estate strategy., • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills., • Commercially focused and financially literate., • MRICS qualification preferred but not essential., • A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently., • Competitive pro-rata salary, • Car allowance, • Company pension, • Employee discounts Interested? To find out more or to apply, please contact Lucy Wynn: At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Contract Length: 3-6 months (potential extension) Location: West Midlands Hybrid Work Pattern 3 days a week on Site About the Role We are seeking an experienced Interim Credit Manager to lead, optimise, and transform the Credit Control and Collections function within a fast‑paced organisation. This role requires a confident leader with a strong operational background, capable of managing high‑value ledgers, resolving complex disputes, and driving improvements in cashflow performance and debt governance. You will take ownership of the full credit control process and provide strategic and hands‑on leadership to ensure strong financial control, robust reporting, and efficient cash collection. Key Responsibilities • Lead, coach, mentor, and develop the Credit Control team, ensuring capability, performance, and clear accountability., • Manage the end‑to‑end credit control process, including customer contact, query resolution, reconciliations, and cash allocation., • Reduce unallocated cash, credit notes, and aged debt through proactive oversight and improved controls., • Produce weekly and monthly cashflow forecasts, debt analysis, and risk reporting., • Build strong relationships across Finance Operations to ensure seamless collaboration and effective resolution of debt queries., • Support internal and external audits, ensuring all credit control practices meet governance standards., • Drive continuous improvement to enhance efficiency, reduce disputes, and strengthen credit control frameworks and reporting processes. Experience & Background • Extensive experience managing Credit Control teams in the public sector, property, financial services, or large corporate environments., • Expereince of Oracle Fusion, • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a structured and methodical approach., • A process‑driven mindset with proven experience in team development and performance leadership., • Expertise in financial strategy implementation and credit risk management., • Strong capability in budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow performance reporting., • Ability to identify financial risks/opportunities and provide actionable strategic insight., • Excellent stakeholder management skills, including senior‑level engagement and influencing. If you have the relevant background and experience, we would love to hear from you, so please send your updated CV! Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK \n Are you a passionate leader with a background in early childhood education and management? As an Assistant Centre Director at Busy Bees, you will support the Centre Director in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the centre. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and wants to make a difference in the lives of children while leading a team towards educational excellence. \n About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. \n Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. \n Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees Birmingham Kingsheath is an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 78, supported by a longstanding and passionate team dedicated to giving children the best start in life. The nursery has exemplary relationships with feeder schools, ensuring smooth transitions for the children. Conveniently located near transport links to Birmingham, Solihull, Shirley, and Kings Norton, it is also just a 10-minute walk from Kings Heath High Street and 20 minutes from Birmingham City Centre via public transport. Staff benefits include a free lunch, a birthday day off, flexible working options, and a thorough induction process. Busy Bees Benefits \n\n • Competitive salary \n, • Ongoing professional development and career progression \n, • Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers \n, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)\n, • Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!\n, • 50% childcare discount \n, • Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus\n, • Menopause support through Peppy \n, • Financial support through Salary Finance \n, • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders\n, • Cycle to Work scheme \n, • Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon\n, • Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)\n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Support the Centre Director in overseeing the daily operations and maintaining educational standards.\n, • Assist in developing and delivering an engaging, high-quality curriculum tailored to the needs of children.\n, • Ensure the centre complies with all relevant regulatory requirements and maintains high safety and health standards.\n, • Provide leadership and mentorship to staff, ensuring a cohesive and motivated team.\n, • Lead efforts to enhance customer satisfaction by delivering exceptional service and promoting a positive centre experience for families.\n, • Assist with administrative tasks, including scheduling, payroll, and recruitment.\n, • Manage operational records and support financial planning to ensure sustainability.\nIdeal Candidate:, • An approved Level 3 qualification or above in early years education., • Experience within an early years setting, with leadership or supervisory experience ideally as either a Assistant Nursery Manager or Deputy Nursery Manager., • Proven track record of ensuring educational excellence and curriculum development., • Strong communication and organisational skills, with a focus on teamwork., • Experience in maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and health and safety protocols.Lead with passion and help create a nurturing learning environment—apply now!

Your new company You will be joining a large multi‑site organisation operating in a fast‑moving environment where strong financial oversight is essential. The business continues to evolve across its network, and the finance team plays a key role in providing accurate reporting, analysis and support to operational leaders. Your new role In this role, you will partner with stakeholders across the business to deliver clear financial insight and support decision‑making. You will manage budgeting and forecasting cycles, analyse financial performance, and help the organisation understand key drivers of results. You will assess business cases, review profitability, identify opportunities for improvement, and contribute to the ongoing development of financial reporting and planning processes. What you'll need to succeed To be successful, you will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with experience in commercial finance, FP&A or business partnering. You should be confident working with financial data, able to present information clearly, and comfortable challenging assumptions where required. Strong Excel or modelling skills are important, and experience in a multi‑site or fast‑paced organisation would be advantageous. What you'll get in return You will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, with access to hybrid working . The role offers the opportunity to develop within a large organisation, gain exposure to senior stakeholders, and build experience across a range of operational areas. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

Commercial Contracts Solicitor (Professional Support Lawyer), 5+ Years PQE, Birmingham, £75,000+ (DOE) – This is a strategic and rewarding role focused on knowledge management, legal innovation, research and development, and training, supporting both our lawyers and our clients. JOB REF: 3180 \n \nTHE ROLE: \n• As a Professional Support Lawyer, you will play a central role in enhancing the team’s legal knowledge, operational efficiency, and client service delivery. \n• You will be responsible to update the team with relevant legal and regulatory changes and Know-How \n• You will also identify key legal developments, cases, and articles and responding to internal legal queries \n• Supporting and developing knowledge systems, intranet content, and legal databases with IT and Marketing teams \n• Mentoring lawyers and supporting the development of high-quality, impactful legal content \n \nSKILLS REQUIRED: \n• Applications are sought from Professional Support Lawyers with a minimum of 5 Years PQE with strong experience in commercial contracts \n• You will have experience in data protection and delivering training or developing legal content \n• Strong IT skills and an interest in legal technology and innovation \n• You will have exceptional communication skills, High level of technical legal knowledge, attention to detail and organisational skills \n• Previous PSL experience is desirable but not essential \n \nON OFFER: \n• Hybrid working options \n• Competitive remuneration package \n• Genuine career progression \n \n \neNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. \n \nAt eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

Systems Trainer (ERP Rollout) | Housing Sector | £300-£350p/day (Inside IR35) | London / Birmingham/ Manchester (Hybrid, on site travel acoss UK Branches) | 6 months (Initially) Our client is a well established UK Housing Group embarking on a major ERP system rollout. They're looking for experienced Systems Trainers to support the successful delivery of the new system across their organisation. You'll be delivering practical training to teams including Management, Construction and Sales. There are multiple locations that may need your support, therefore ideally you must be open to travel across key locations. Expenses will be covered. What You'll Be Doing • Delivering engaging, face-to-face ERP training sessions across multiple sites, • Adapting training styles and materials to suit different audiences and departments, • Proven experience delivering training as part of an ERP rollout or transformation programme, • Experience with COINS ERP is desirable, but not essential If this sounds like a good match, apply now! Systems Trainer (ERP Rollout) | Housing Sector | £300-£350p/day (Inside IR35) | London / Birmingham/ Manchester (Hybrid, on site travel acoss UK Branches) | 6 months (Initially) Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.

Project Lead - Transformation & Change ???? Birmingham (Hybrid) ???? £60,000 - £65,000 + benefits We're working with a leading UK professional services organisation undergoing a significant period of strategic transformation. As part of this journey, they're looking to hire a Project Lead to join a central transformation and innovation function responsible for delivering change. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to step beyond traditional project delivery and play a key role in shaping how a complex organisation evolves over the coming years. The Role You'll be responsible for delivering a range of cross-functional, business-critical projects, working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation. This isn't a pure IT delivery role - it's about driving meaningful business change, improving processes, and helping teams prioritise and execute on their transformation roadmap. You'll: Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic change initiatives Work with senior stakeholders to define scope, priorities and outcomes Manage project plans, risks, budgets and governance Support the development of project management best practice across the organisation Collaborate with technology and operational teams to embed change effectively Provide guidance and coaching to colleagues running their own projects What We're Looking For: We're looking for someone with a strong foundation in project delivery who is ready to step into a more strategic, business-facing role. You'll likely have: Experience delivering projects in a professional services or legal environment Exposure to business change / transformation initiatives Strong stakeholder management and communication skills The ability to work in ambiguous, fast-moving environments A structured approach to delivery (Prince2, Agile, APM or similar) Why Apply? Opportunity to work on high-impact, organisation-wide change programmes Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic decision-making A collaborative and forward-thinking environment focused on continuous improvement Clear scope for career development within transformation and change Flexible, hybrid working model

Cloud DevOps Engineer, Sr Analyst UK (Birmingham) Salary: Competitive salary and package (Depending on level of experience) Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history (typically including no periods of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside of the UK) at the point of application. Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. “Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO In our team we are seeking an experienced Cloud DevOps Engineer with: • Deep technical know-how and hands-on experience implementing integrated automation solutions using a broad range of DevOps toolsets., • Expertise in Infrastructure as Code tools, such as Terraform is preferred., • Expertise with code repository management, code merge and quality checks, continuous integration, and automated deployment and management using Ansible, Jenkins, and Git. Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, Puppet, Chef, Maven, Ant, Ivy, and UrbanCode would be advantageous., • Experience in DevSecOps, including secret management, tools integration to harden the baseline, and privilege management., • Associate-level cloud certification in Azure or AWS., • Hands-on experience in Azure and AWS cloud technologies, including compute, networking, storage, and security services., • Expertise in designing and implementing continuous delivery and/or DevOps solutions across cloud-native and hybrid environments., • Experience with approaches and tooling for automated build, delivery, and release of software, ensuring reliability and repeatability., • Ability to define and manage the roadmap for DevOps implementation in an established operational environment, aligning with business and technical goals., • Strong knowledge in developing integrated toolset solutions within an enterprise-wide environment, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and compliance., • Working knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) practices and tools such as ServiceNow, with experience in incident, change, and problem management processes., • Proficiency in Power BI, with the ability to build dashboards that visualise deployment metrics, cloud cost trends, incident volumes, and SLA performance, using DAX and Power Query for data modeling., • On-Call Support - Provide on-call support outside of standard working hours as and when required to ensure continuity of service and timely resolution of critical issues., • Work on multiple projects as part of a wider cloud capability team., • Get DevOps up and running by overseeing the execution of tools and processes in the DevOps toolchain, and promote the DevOps culture in our client organizations., • Help customers with DevOps projects by providing them with technical, consultative, and delivery services., • Serve as a trusted automation and tooling advisor for DevOps initiatives by providing clients with objective, practical, and relevant advice, identifying opportunities for optimisation., • Work with the development teams to meet acceptance criteria, gathering and documenting the requirements. Help lead continuous integration, delivery, automation, and infrastructure-as-code efforts for multiple cloud service offerings., • Where required setting up and managing the operation of project development and test environments as well as the software configuration management processes for the entire application development life cycle., • Help client’s transition to DevOps by driving adoption of tools and practices, and by directing elements of the DevOps implementation., • Resolve and escalate issues as necessary., • Familiarity with Azure and/or AWS CLI and SDK tools., • Knowledge of Linux and Windows server operating systems., • Expertise in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell & Shell., • Strong incident fault finding skills and experience., • Familiarity with ITSM, Agile methodologies and tools eg Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, • Good communication and problem-solving skills. #LI-EU What’s in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also?have an extensive benefits package which includes up to 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for. About Accenture We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other.We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where every

AWS IaaS Sys Admin Career Level – Specialist & Associate Manager UK (Birmingham) Salary: Competitive salary and package (Depending on level of experience) Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history (typically including no periods of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside of the UK) at the point of application. Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. “Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO In our team we are seeking an experienced Cloud DevOps Engineer with: • Solaris, Linux or Windows, • Deep technical know-how and hands-on experience implementing integrated automation solutions using a broad range of DevOps toolsets., • Expertise in Infrastructure as Code tools, such as Terraform is preferred., • Expertise with code repository management, code merge and quality checks, continuous integration, and automated deployment and management using Ansible, Jenkins, and Git. Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, Puppet, Chef, Maven, Ant, Ivy, and UrbanCode would be advantageous., • Experience in DevSecOps, including secret management, tools integration to harden the baseline, and privilege management., • Associate-level cloud certification in Azure or AWS., • Hands-on experience in Azure and AWS cloud technologies, including compute, networking, storage, and security services., • Expertise in designing and implementing continuous delivery and/or DevOps solutions across cloud-native and hybrid environments., • Experience with approaches and tooling for automated build, delivery, and release of software, ensuring reliability and repeatability., • Ability to define and manage the roadmap for DevOps implementation in an established operational environment, aligning with business and technical goals., • Strong knowledge in developing integrated toolset solutions within an enterprise-wide environment, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and compliance., • Working knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) practices and tools such as ServiceNow, with experience in incident, change, and problem management processes., • Proficiency in Power BI, with the ability to build dashboards that visualise deployment metrics, cloud cost trends, incident volumes, and SLA performance, using DAX and Power Query for data modeling., • On-Call Support - Provide on-call support outside of standard working hours as and when required to ensure continuity of service and timely resolution of critical issues., • Work on multiple projects as part of a wider cloud capability team., • Get DevOps up and running by overseeing the execution of tools and processes in the DevOps toolchain, and promote the DevOps culture in our client organizations., • Help customers with DevOps projects by providing them with technical, consultative, and delivery services., • Serve as a trusted automation and tooling advisor for DevOps initiatives by providing clients with objective, practical, and relevant advice, identifying opportunities for optimisation., • Work with the development teams to meet acceptance criteria, gathering and documenting the requirements. Help lead continuous integration, delivery, automation, and infrastructure-as-code efforts for multiple cloud service offerings., • Where required setting up and managing the operation of project development and test environments as well as the software configuration management processes for the entire application development life cycle., • Help client’s transition to DevOps by driving adoption of tools and practices, and by directing elements of the DevOps implementation., • Resolve and escalate issues as necessary., • Solaris, Linux or Windows, • Familiarity with Azure and/or AWS CLI and SDK tools., • Knowledge of Linux and Windows server operating systems., • Expertise in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell & Shell., • Strong incident fault finding skills and experience., • Familiarity with ITSM, Agile methodologies and tools eg Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, • Good communication and problem-solving skills. #LI-EU

Location: BirminghamSalary: Up to and around £60k DoE plus packageThis established and growing, employee-owned multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior/Principal Civil Engineer to join their expanding team.Reporting to the Associate Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to lead projects, manage client relationships, and oversee the technical delivery across a range schemes, including residential, education, and commercial sector projects.The RoleAs a Senior Civil Engineer, you will manage the design and planning of construction and remedial civil engineering works, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest technical standards.You will play an important role in influencing project outcomes, supporting junior team members, contributing to the wider operational success of the business, and developing the Birmingham offices' Civil Engineering team.Key Responsibilities • Lead civil engineering projects to meet time, cost and quality targets, • Produce and approve technical designs, calculations and documentation, • Manage client relationships and act as key point of contact, • Coordinate internal teams and external consultants, • Attend site inspections, ensure H&S compliance and monitor project progress, • Oversee project meetings and contribute to strategic delivery decisions, • Manage project budgets, fee forecasts and tender reviews and support asset management reviews for clients, • Be involved in growing the civils team, and support junior engineers About You, • Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, • Strong design capability using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and InfoDrainage, • Experience delivering civil infrastructure projects from concept to completion, • A confident technical problem solver, • Commercial awareness and experience managing budgets and fee forecasts, • Experience working directly with clients and comfortable attending site visits, • Proven experience in a similar consultancy environment, • Experience in line management and mentoring junior engineersWhy Apply?, • Competitive salary up to and around £60k DoE, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and festive shutdown, • Employee Ownership annual bonus scheme, • Performance based annual bonus scheme, • Annual performance and salary reviews, • Hybrid working following probation – 3 days in office, 2 days WFH, • Health cash plans and employee assistance program with 24/7 GP access, • Genuine project ownership and opportunity to be client facing, • Plenty of career development support, CPD, and a clear pathway for promotionApply TodayContact Catherine -

Senior Functional Safety Engineer - SIS / IEC 61511 United Kingdom (Flexible location with UK base, commutable from London, Birmingham, Manchester, Reading, Milton Keynes, Oxford) Highly Competitive Salary DOE + Bonus + Global Travel + Excellent Benefits Full-time / Permanent Are you an experienced Functional Safety Engineer looking for a role where you can take full ownership of safety-critical systems across a complex, global manufacturing environment? This is a chance to step into a highly influential position within a major international organisation operating large-scale industrial assets across multiple regions, where safety, reliability, and operational integrity are central to everything they do. You will play a key role in ensuring the ongoing safety and performance of safety instrumented systems across live, operating facilities, working closely with site teams, engineering functions, and global stakeholders. The work is highly varied, combining technical delivery, operational support, and continuous improvement across both brownfield modifications and ongoing asset integrity programmes. The organisation is a globally recognised industrial business within the chemical sector, with a strong focus on safety performance, operational excellence, and long-term investment in its manufacturing sites. You will be joining a technically strong engineering environment where Functional Safety is embedded into day-to-day operations and decision making. This role would suit a Senior Functional Safety Engineer with strong experience across the IEC 61511 lifecycle, ideally with operator-side or live brownfield plant experience, now looking to take on a globally focused role with significant technical influence. The Role: • Lead Functional Safety activities across live industrial sites, ensuring compliance with IEC 61511 and internal safety standards* Own and deliver SIS lifecycle activities including SRS development, SIL determination, verification, validation, and ongoing system performance reviews* Support and participate in HAZOP, LOPA, and other process safety studies across brownfield modifications and operational improvements* Provide technical input into safety instrumented system modifications, risk assessments, and asset integrity strategies* Work closely with global engineering and operations teams to ensure consistent application of functional safety standards across multiple sites The Person: • Strong background in Functional Safety engineering within chemical, oil & gas, energy, or other high-hazard process industries* Hands-on experience across the IEC 61511 lifecycle, including SIS design, SRS development, SIL verification, and validation activities* Strong preference for candidates with operator-side, live plant, or brownfield engineering experience * Comfortable working independently across technical disciplines while engaging with operations, maintenance, and engineering stakeholders * Willingness and ability to travel internationally on a regular basis as part of a global engineering function Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Morgan Hunt are working with a large public sector organisation based in Birmingham to recruit an IT Network Manager. You'll play a key role in designing, delivering, and maintaining robust, secure, and high-performing network infrastructure. Acting as a subject matter expert, you'll shape technical standards, contribute to strategic direction, and ensure operational stability across all connectivity services. Experience with Cisco technology is a must have. You'll lead and support complex infrastructure projects, working collaboratively across teams and suppliers to deliver resilient, scalable solutions. Responsibilities include network design and optimisation, performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and implementing improvements across cloud and on-premise environments.Key requirements: • Oversee the performance, reliability, and security of network infrastructure, including design, implementation, and ongoing optimisation, • Troubleshoot issues, support upgrades, and deliver resilient, scalable solutions across cloud and on-prem environments, • Contribute to infrastructure projects, technical design, and governance, while providing support to engineers and managing network capacity and standards, • Design and implement new solutions and improve resilience of current environment, • Knowledge of all matters related to network infrastructure, including but not limited to, all common network standards, protocols, and designs, Cloud, and connectivity, • Knowledge of more than one of the following: Secure Systems design, Public, Private and Hybrid Cloud hosting experience, Desktop & Server OS, Database, OS Support, Virtualisation, Storage/SANs & Backup/Recovery, Security, High Availability/Business Continuity, • Expert technical understanding of Microsoft on-premise and cloud technologies (including Azure, SharePoint, Dynamics, and Office 365)., • Cisco technology expertise Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

We’re Virtu Property — specialists in soft services for residential property. Our expert teams deliver high-quality cleaning, caretaking, grounds care, and specialist maintenance to keep properties running smoothly and looking their best. And we’re not stopping there! We’ve expanded to offer tailored residential freehold housing management, and we’re always exploring new ways to innovate and add value for our clients. What You’ll Be Doing No two days are the same, but the tasks below offer a glimpse of what to expect. If you don’t meet every point but believe you have the skills to succeed, we encourage you to apply. • Time management to arrive promptly at assigned sites and begin work in line with the daily schedule and operational priorities., • Carry out all bulk waste removal tasks safely and efficiently, following company procedures and site-specific requirements., • Ensure all waste materials are collected, sorted where required, and removed from site in a compliant and environmentally responsible manner., • Leave each work area clean, tidy, and hazard-free before departing the site., • Respond to ad-hoc requests or urgent issues that arise during the working day, adjusting priorities where necessary., • Transport collected waste to the designated recycling or disposal facility, ensuring all materials are handled and disposed of appropriately., • Follow all legal and company requirements relating to waste transfer, recycling, and environmental compliance including documentation, • Complete and submit accurate site reports after each visit, including details of work completed, issues identified, and materials disposed of, • Maintain regular communication with the Team Leader to stay updated on daily changes, operational challenges, reporting any maintenance need and site priorities., • Carry out weekly vehicle inspections, ensuring the vehicle is safe, roadworthy, and compliant with company standards., • Work independently or as part of a team depending on the needs of the job, maintaining a professional and cooperative approach at all times., • Fluent level of English; able to communicate effectively with customers, team members and other contractors professionally, as appropriate, • Thrives in a fast paced, fluid environment, • Holds a full, valid driving licence, • Time to Recharge: 21 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (Pro Rata), • Full uniform provided, • Access to a company vehicle and fuel card, • Future Security: Pension of up to 5% from the employee and 3% from the employer, • Learning & Development: Study support and access to our dedicated academy to help you grow professionally and personally, • Mental Health Support: 24/7 mental health services, • Birthday Bonus: Enjoy an extra day off on your birthday to celebrate your way, • Giving Back: One volunteer day annually to support a charity or cause close to your heart

The Opportunity: Junior BI DeveloperWe are seeking a highly motivated Junior BI Developer to join our team at HealthTrust Europe. As a Junior BI Developer, you will primarily focus on maintaining and enhancing existing BI dashboards and reports, to support the ongoing and evolving operational needs of the HTE business. This includes operational KPI’s, commercial opportunity analysis, MI and much more, for both internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, you will work on projects to create new reporting objects and capabilities with senior members of the team.The role offers the opportunity to develop core BI skills across a broad range of areas such as front-end visualisations, data modelling and data preparation / wrangling. Working as part of a wider ‘Data & Insight’ team, you will take an interest in the Healthtrust business, building knowledge and experience that will be invaluable to delivering optimal commercial reports and insights.This is a great opportunity for an aspiring ‘BI Developer’ looking to build a career in the data and insight field and grow both technical and professional skills.Who are we?Based in Edgbaston, Birmingham, we offer solutions to manage spend effectively and improve performance, working with both public and private healthcare and non-healthcare providers to optimise the use of products and services to identify cost saving opportunities and best value.As part of the HCA Healthcare Group, in March 2024, we were named in Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 14th time.DUTIES (included, but not limited to): • 1st line of support for the BI team’s portfolio of live reporting and dashboards assets., • Work through an ongoing backlog of enhancement requests and fixes to dashboards and reports, managed through an internal Salesforce casework system., • Project-based work to support the development of new reporting capabilities and outputs., • Creating additional or making changes to, visualisations and data-models in Power BI / Excel - translating structured and unstructured data into useful insights and actionable recommendations., • Interfacing with key data-sources via our Fabric Platform, data-files (Excel, CSV etc) and SharePoint., • Analytical cases, from simple to more advanced (by learning our datasets and working with stakeholders),, • Commercial partnering, developing, maintaining relationships with internal and external customers.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES, • The use of Excel and other Microsoft Office Tools., • Data Visualisation (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik etc)., • Basic data manipulation, such as cleansing or standardisation., • Working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders., • Delivering accurate work in-line with requirements., • Attention to detail and natural analytical skills, • Strong verbal and written communication skills., • Excellent time management skills.At HealthTrust Europe we offer core benefits such as:, • Pension, • 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, • Hybrid working (2-3 days from home a week), • HTE Me Time - block up to two hours per month in your dairy as HTE Me Time to undertake activities that support your wellbeing, • Volunteering LeaveEmployees can access the following voluntary benefits and more, which are available at set times during the year:, • Cycle Scheme, • Private healthcare, • Gymflex, • Technology at home, • Private GP consultations, • Purchase up to 10 days annual leave, • Electric Vehicle Leasing SchemeREF-227 776

Power BI Developer Up to£50,000 Hybrid - Birmingham (1x day per week) This role stands out for its balance of hands on delivery and real business impact. You will play a key role in shaping trusted analytics products, influencing decision making across the organisation, and helping to build a scalable modern BI environment centred on Power BI and Microsoft Fabric. The Company They are a growing organisation investing heavily in their data and analytics capability. With a clear commitment to improving insight, governance and self service analytics, they are building a modern cloud based data platform to support better operational and strategic decisions. Data sits at the heart of how they work, with strong sponsorship from senior stakeholders. The culture is collaborative, pragmatic and focused on continuous improvement. The Role • Design, build and maintain Power BI dashboards, reports and semantic models used across the business, • Develop trusted KPIs and DAX measures aligned to consistent business definitions, • Own elements of the BI lifecycle from data preparation through to adoption, • Design and maintain scalable data models to support self service analytics, • Monitor and optimise model and dataset performance, • Implement secure reporting solutions including role based access, • Work closely with stakeholders to translate business needs into analytics solutions, • Analyse data to identify trends and communicate insights clearly, • Collaborate with data and engineering teams to align with platform and governance standards Your Skills and Experience • Strong commercial experience delivering production ready Power BI reports and dashboards, • Advanced DAX and strong data visualisation capability, • Strong SQL skills for data preparation and analysis, • Experience with data modelling and ETL or ELT processes, • Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric, Azure or modern cloud data platforms, • Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non technical stakeholders, • A proactive approach to improving standards, documentation and ways of working What They Offer • Competitive salary and benefits package, • Hybrid working with one day per week on site in Lichfield, • The opportunity to shape and influence a growing BI function, • Exposure to modern Microsoft data technologies including Fabric, • Clear scope for career development as the data team scales How to Apply Apply now to learn more about this BI Developer opportunity and how you could make an

Your new companyHays are delighted to be supporting our client within the healthcare sector in recruiting an experienced Facilities Supervisor to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. You will be joining a large, complex estate with a diverse portfolio of clinical and non-clinical environments, where facilities services play a critical role in supporting day-to-day operations. The organisation places strong emphasis on safety, statutory compliance, collaboration and continuous improvement, offering a stable and professional environment for facilities and maintenance specialists. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Facilities or Maintenance Supervisor who enjoys leading teams and ensuring high standards across multiple sites.Your new roleAs Facilities Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising a multi-skilled FM and maintenance team and ensuring the safe, compliant and effective delivery of both planned preventative maintenance and reactive works across several locations.This is a varied role that combines hands-on maintenance delivery with office-based supervisory and coordination duties. You will work closely with management to support statutory compliance, healthcare engineering standards and operational requirements, while acting as the first point of escalation for maintenance issues on site.Key responsibilities include: • Supervising and supporting a team of maintenance engineers across multiple trades, • Allocating work via a CAFM/helpdesk system and managing priorities, • Coordinating planned and reactive maintenance to agreed timescales, • Providing technical guidance, mentoring and performance support to your team, • Supporting recruitment, onboarding and probation reviews, • Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, permits to work and RAMS, • Maintaining accurate maintenance and compliance records for audit purposes, • Supervising contractors and monitoring quality and compliance, • Carrying out site audits and liaising with key stakeholders, • Supporting service improvement initiatives and maintenance planning, • Proven experience supervising an FM, maintenance or engineering team, • Background and prior career experience within the FM or maintenance sectors, • Strong work ethic and willingness to remain hands-on when required, • Knowledge of planned maintenance systems (CAFM), • Sound understanding of health and safety legislation, • Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills, • Experience working in healthcare or similarly regulated environments, • Knowledge of HTM standards, water safety or fire safety, • Contractor management experience, • Supervisory or management qualification (ILM, NVQ Level 3 or above), • A key leadership role with real operational impact, • A balance of supervisory responsibility and practical engineering work, • Opportunities to develop compliance, leadership and authorised person skills, • Exposure to complex, multi-site facilities operations Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

📍 Birmingham 💷 £55,000 - £70,000 We are recruiting an experienced Children's Registered Manager to lead a children’s residential service in Birmingham. This is a key leadership role with full responsibility for safeguarding, compliance, team performance, and the delivery of high-quality care within a regulated setting. This opportunity would suit a manager with a strong background in service improvement and operational transformation, who can strengthen practice, embed quality standards, and drive positive outcomes for children and young people. You will join a well-established provider with a strong regional presence and a commitment to developing outstanding homes across the Midlands. About the role You will lead the day-to-day operation of a children’s residential home, ensuring it is safe, stable, nurturing, and fully compliant with Ofsted and Children’s Homes Regulations. You will play a central role in improving performance, supporting your team, and delivering a service that achieves strong outcomes for children with emotional and behavioural needs. Key responsibilities • Lead the daily operation of a regulated children’s residential service, • Act as the Ofsted Registered Manager, • Ensure full compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards, • Drive continuous improvement across safeguarding, care planning, and behaviour support, • Oversee staff recruitment, supervision, training, appraisals, and rota management, • Maintain robust systems for incident reporting, risk assessments, and documentation, • Work closely with local authorities, social workers, families, and external professionals, • Monitor service performance using audits, action plans, and compliance frameworks, • Lead the home through inspections and implement improvement plans where required, • Support the development of a positive, child-centred culture across the service Requirements • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children & Young People’s Services, or willingness to complete, • Eligible to register with Ofsted, • Significant management experience within a children’s residential setting, • Strong understanding of safeguarding, compliance, and inspection readiness, • Experience using care management systems, compliance trackers, and electronic recording platforms, • Confident leading teams through change, improvement, or stabilisation periods, • Strong communication, leadership, and decision-making skills, • Full UK driving licence preferred Benefits • Salary of £55,000 - £70,000, • Opportunity to lead improvement within a growing residential provider, • Support from experienced senior leadership and operational teams, • Strong focus on safeguarding, quality, and outcomes, • Clear progression opportunities across a leading organisation in the Birmingham region, • Ongoing training and professional development 📩 Apply now by submitting your CV and a brief summary of your Registered Manager experience.

Role: Operations CoordinatorLocation: Cradley Heath - fully site basedHours of work; 7.30am-4pm Monday to FridaySalary: £ My client are a fast growing, dynamic roofing specialist, who provide roofing solutions to residential and commercial customers throughout the Black Country and Birmingham. The Role: They are seeking an experienced and highly organised Operations Coordinator to join their core team. This is a varied, full-time position where no two days are the same. This role is crucial in ensuring that the administrative processes run smoothly and efficiently, coordinating project logistics. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving, contributing to the overall success of the organisation. Key Responsibilities: * • Coordinate and oversee daily office operations, ensuring all administrative activities run smoothly, efficiently, and to a high standard., • Maintain organised workflows, proactively addressing and communicating any issues or delays to keep projects on track., • Deliver exceptional customer service by managing enquiries from clients, suppliers, and staff through both telephone and written communication., • Arrange and schedule materials, skips, and scaffolding across multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery and resource availability., • Provide regular updates to customers throughout each stage of their project, ensuring clarity and confidence in the process., • Communicate daily with the Operations Manager to support planning, decision-making, and operational continuity. What We're Looking For: Proven experience in an administrative or operations management role is essential (construction/roofing experience is a big plus) Positive, enthusiastic, and self-motivated individual Confident communicator - excellent phone etiquette and communication skills, both written and verbal. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, demonstrating leadership qualities where needed. Able to handle pressure and the occasional tricky customer Willing to learn and grow with the business and be a key contributing team member Benefits:, • 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Stakeholder pension scheme, • Quarterly Team Events, • Free parking This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast growing company so if you wish to be considered, please email your cv to or call me on .

Do you enjoy analysing problems, working with stakeholders and helping improve digital services? Are you working in a role such as testing, data, project support or operational improvement and considering your next step, or are you already a Business Analyst looking to develop further? Inspire People are partnering with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) to attract Business Analysts and individuals with strong transferable analytical skills to support the continuous improvement of nationally critical digital services across digital, platforms and cloud. Hybrid working across from multiple UK locations including Swansea, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham, Birmingham and Yeading. £35,663 (candidates based in Yeading will receive the London Weighting allowance of £4,000) plus generous Civil Service benefits including 28.97% Pension. DVSA is transforming how it delivers services used by millions of people across Great Britain, and you'll play a hands-on role in shaping and improving real-world digital products that underpin road safety and public confidence. About the role As a Business Analyst, you will report to a Senior Business Analyst and work as part of an Agile Scrum delivery team within DVSA's Strategy, Policy, Digital and Technology Directorate. The focus of the role is on supporting the improvement and enhancement of live digital services through clear analysis, strong collaboration and delivery-focused outcomes. You will work closely with Product Owners, developers, testers, designers and other analysts to translate business problems into structured requirements, supporting incremental delivery and continuous service improvement. You will not be expected to independently own large workstreams; instead, you will contribute as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team, with guidance and oversight from more senior Business Analysts. You may support services across areas such as MOT systems, driver and vehicle services, commercial vehicle compliance and enforcement platforms. As a Business Analyst you will: • Break down business problems into clear business, stakeholder, functional, non-functional and transition requirements, • Support the creation, refinement and prioritisation of user stories and acceptance criteria, • Work with Product Owners to maintain and refine product backlogs, • Engage stakeholders to understand needs, challenge assumptions and clarify requirements, • Analyse problems to identify root causes, not just surface issues, • Collaborate daily with developers, testers and designers within Agile Scrum teams, • Apply appropriate analysis and modelling techniques to document processes and requirements clearly, • Strong analytical thinking, with the ability to structure ambiguous problems and contribute to practical delivery outcomes, • Experience working collaboratively within teams to deliver results, • Clear and confident communication skills, able to explain analysis and ideas to different audiences, • Experience gathering, analysing and documenting information to support decisions This could include experience from roles such as: • Software Tester or QA, • Data Analyst, MI Analyst or Insight roles, • PMO, Project Support or Junior Project Manager, • Product, Delivery or Service Support roles What matters most is your ability to analyse problems, work with others and contribute to real-world digital delivery. In return, you can expect a flexible working culture, including: • A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%, • 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year (up to 30 days), plus 8 bank holidays and a Privilege Day for the King's birthday, • Flexible and hybrid working options to support a healthy work-life balance, • Access to a staff discount portal and wider Civil Service benefits, • Strong development and progression opportunities, including funded training, apprenticeships and professional qualifications, • A diverse and inclusive workplace with active staff networks and communities Apply now to use your analytical skills on services that truly matter and take the next step in your career with DVSA.

Job title: SQL Database Administrator Location: Birmingham (Hybrid) Role Type: Permanent Our client is looking for a skilled SQL Database Administrator to take ownership of their data systems and play a key role in shaping their future data strategy. This is an opportunity to lead the design, optimisation, and governance of their databases and pipelines while working closely with technical and business stakeholders across the firm. What you'll do • Lead and evolve the DBA strategy., • Own and maintain database architecture across data warehouses and operational systems., • Design schemas, optimise queries, and ensure database health and performance., • Manage backup, recovery, and RPO/RTO processes in line with ISO22301., • Implement and audit database security controls to support ISO27001 compliance., • Oversee ETL/ELT pipelines and ensure data quality and resilience., • Monitor performance, plan for growth, and troubleshoot issues., • Manage change control, versioning, and governance across data systems., • Collaborate with architects and stakeholders to deliver reliable, scalable data solutions., • Create and track KPIs, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives., • Strong SQL skills and experience with major RDBMS (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle) and cloud platforms (Azure SQL, Snowflake)., • Experience with ETL/ELT tools such as SSIS, dbt, or Azure Data Factory., • Solid understanding of data modelling and data warehousing principles., • Proven ability to diagnose and optimise performance issues., • Knowledge of security standards, data protection (GDPR), and backup/recovery best practice., • Experience leading projects, managing stakeholders, and delivering quality solutions., • Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and organisational skills. If this sound like the job for you, please forward an up-to-date copy of your CV and apply now!

An exciting oppourtunity to lead compassionate, community-driven perinatal services that make a real difference to families every day. Shape how frontline support is delivered across our Baby Bank, Community Doula service, infant feeding support, and volunteer programmes in Birmingham. Ensuring safe, trauma-informed care reaches those who need it most. As Head of Service at Elayos, you’ll turn strategy into meaningful action. You will lead staff and volunteers, strengthen safeguarding practice, embed reflective learning, and champion lived experience at the heart of everything we do. This is a rare opportunity to combine operational leadership with purpose, impact, and values-led service development in a growing organisation supporting mothers and birthing people, who find themselves disadvantaged, during pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.

Database Administrator This role will work with the System Administrators, Data Architects and Development team to ensure that data solutions and their associated processes are working as effectively as possible. This role will play a key role in defining and implementing the Isio’s strategy for its key central data warehouse solutions. The role can be based in our Birmingham, Manchester or Belfast city centre office with a hybrid workstyle. This is a permanent role, but we can also consider a 12 months Fixed Term Contract if that is preferred. What does the role entail? • Develop and implement Isio’s DBA strategy. Working with relevant stakeholders., • Own and maintain the database architecture for Isio's data warehouses and connected operational systems, including schema design, indexing strategy and query optimisation., • Operational and technical responsibility for the data systems., • Define and enforce database backup schedules, test restore procedures and maintain RPO/RTO targets aligned to ISO22301 obligations., • Work closely with Infrastructure team to Implement and audit database security controls including RBAC, encryption at rest/in transit, privileged access management, and audit logging, in support of ISO27001 compliance., • Own the ETL/ELT pipeline architecture connecting source systems to the data warehouse, including data quality validation and error handling., • Develop and implement routines to maintain database health., • Monitor database performance, capacity, and availability; proactively address bottlenecks and plan for data growth., • Manage database change control processes, including schema version control and change-freeze enforcement across systems., • Work closely with data and solution architects providing technical expertise and design leadership for the delivery of data solutions., • Ensure work is delivered on time and on budget., • Work with stakeholders from across Isio to ensure Data systems delivers solutions which are fit for purpose., • Liaising with other teams and team members to ensure that the delivery of Data solutions is consistent., • Work with the Technology, Finance, HR, and Marketing leadership to ensure that Systems have the required resources training to deliver quality solutions., • Develop & own KPIs for Isio’s data systems and work undertaken on them., • Work within the wider governance framework to ensure a consistent approach and documentation of all work delivery., • Work within a culture of continuous improvement within Technology and develop and enhance understanding of Isio’s systems., • Own tickets relating to data systems in conjunction with internal teams and strive to improve the functionality of the system to deliver better self-service., • Document standards and processes for each of Isio’s data systems., • Play an active role in the delivery of work through coding and configuration of Isio’s data systems., • Strong SQL skills and experience with at least one major RDBMS (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle) and cloud equivalents (e.g., Azure SQL, Snowflake)., • Experience with ETL/ELT tooling (e.g., SSIS, dbt, Azure Data Factory) and data pipeline design., • Understanding of data modelling principles (normalisation, dimensional modelling/star schema for data warehousing)., • Experience of diagnosing and resolving database performance issues., • Familiarity with database security practices and data protection legislation (GDPR)., • Experience defining and testing backup/recovery procedures against defined RTO/RPO targets., • Proven track record of delivering solutions and new database systems., • Proven experience analysing and tuning slow-running queries using execution plans, query profilers, and index analysis tools., • Familiarity with query rewrite techniques and understanding of query optimiser behaviour across at least one major RDBMS (preferably SQL Server)., • Willingness to lead key processes across Isio from a DBA perspective., • Ability to define and baseline performance KPIs (query response times, wait statistics, lock contention, CPU/IO utilisation) and set alerting thresholds., • Experience tracking database growth trends and translating them into storage and compute capacity plans., • Experience of leading project work., • Excellent communication (verbal and written) and good interpersonal skills., • Excellent Planning & Organisational skills., • Management of key stakeholders at all levels in a typical corporate environment., • Strong analytical skills and creative approach to getting work delivered. We can offer a hybrid, flexible approach to work, supporting a work-life balance that works for you. Isio Group is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. If you think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for any reason at any stage of your recruitment process, please ask us.

Assistant Manager Job Location: Birmingham Hours of Work: Full-Time, 40hrs pw, including weekends and evenings Salary: £32-36,000 doe plus bonus Optical Express is focused on delivering exceptional patient care, outstanding clinical outcomes and continued investment in our people and technology. For over 35 years, millions of patients have trusted Optical Express with their eye care. As the UK’s leading private provider of laser eye, premium intraocular lens and cataract surgery, our Surgeons undertake more laser procedures collectively than any other provider. We look after thousands of patients in our clinics every week and it’s a privilege to transform the lives of so many. The Optical Express team work together, collectively and consistently striving for excellence. We support each other, respect each other and are committed to a culture of care, trust and integrity. Our culture extends to our local communities, through our range of charitable and environmental projects. We focus on doing what is right for our patients, our colleagues, our local communities and our planet. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Manager for our Birmingham hospital, where we use the latest state of the art equipment to provide Laser eye, Lens replacement and cataract consultations and Laser eye surgery procedures, and post op appointments. The successful candidate will work closely with the Hospital and Surgery managers gaining experience in clinical and commercial aspects of our business, whilst also providing support to manage a high performing team. Key Responsibilities You will be customer facing and you will help drive performance of the clinic. You’ll also be responsible for the daily operational efficiency of the clinic; a key part of your role will be developing the team and also promoting the benefits of laser surgery to patients. You will have strong management experience within an Optical, healthcare or hi-end retail setting. You’ll be adept at delivering great results through your passion for people and by working closely with members of your team to develop them through performance management. It goes without saying that you’ll possess excellent communication and presentation skills, be articulate, motivated to achieve and have a willingness to learn and progress within Optical Express. Day to day • In-clinic and telemed consultations, discussing life changing benefits of LVC or IOL surgery, • Ensure the practice is presentable and maintained to the highest standards of tidiness and cleanliness which showcase the professional image of Optical Express, • Help recruit, induct, coach and support your team to ensure all team members meet acceptable levels of knowledge and competence, • Competitive salary and excellent bonus potential, • 33 days Annual Leave*, • Free or discounted optical products and procedures, • Discounts on other group companies products and treatments, • Workplace pension, • Career progression This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global organisation where you will have the opportunity to grow and develop within a professional working environment. Optical Express is an equal opportunities employer.

Retention & Service Specialist Location: Birmingham Hours of Work: 40 hrs pw including weekends Salary: £27,000 plus bonus Optical Express, ACES, THMG and sk:n are focused on delivering exceptional patient care, outstanding clinical outcomes and continued investment in our people and technology. With clinics across the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe, we offer a huge variety of exciting career opportunities. The Optical Express, ACES, THMG and sk:n teams work together, collectively, and consistently striving for excellence. We support each other, respect each other and are committed to a culture of care, trust and integrity. Optical Express are the market leader in Vision Correction Surgery (Laser Eye Surgery and Premium Pay Intraocular Lens Surgery in the UK). As an entity, we treat more patients than all other private providers do put together. Far close on twenty years, Optical Express have delivered in excess of 60% of premium pay Laser and Lens Replacement Vision Correction procedures in the UK and Ireland. ROLE As a Retention & Service Specialist, you play a crucial role in supporting patients through moments of uncertainty, safeguarding their experience and strengthening their confidence in our clinical services. Acting as a key point of contact for patients who may be hesitant, disengaged or considering cancelling their journey, you will provide empathetic guidance, clear information and tailored solutions that address concerns and encourage continuation of care. Through insightful conversations, proactive service recovery and accurate interpretation of patient behaviour and history, you will help reduce cancellations, enhance loyalty and protect the integrity of the patient pathway. This role combines exceptional communication, problem‑solving and relationship‑building skills with strong operational accuracy to ensure every patient receives a supportive, informative and reassuring experience aligned with the organisation’s values of care, trust and integrity. KEY DUTIES • Engage with patients who express hesitation or intent to cancel, using empathetic, confident and persuasive communication to understand concerns and provide solutions that encourage continuation of treatment., • Analyse patient engagement patterns, appointment history and previous interactions to identify early signs of dissatisfaction and implement proactive retention strategies., • Deliver personalised, patient‑focused solutions that address individual needs, clinical considerations and service-related issues to prevent disengagement., • Conduct timely outbound follow‑ups to re‑engage patients, support their progression through the care journey and reduce lapse or cancellation risk., • Accurately document all interactions, concerns, feedback and retention activity within the CRM system to ensure continuity of care and support operational insight., • Collaborate closely with Clinical Services, Operations, Patient Experience and Contact Centre teams to escalate concerns and support end‑to‑end patient resolutions., • Confidently negotiate solutions within agreed parameters (e.g., appointment adjustments, pathway clarity, issue resolution) to support patient commitment., • Facilitate swift resolution of service, booking or process issues, ensuring patients receive accurate information, reassurance and a seamless experience., • Conduct post‑decision conversations with patients who choose not to proceed, gathering valuable insights to improve service delivery and inform future retention strategies., • Uphold strong product, service and clinical pathway knowledge to ensure accurate, confident guidance at every stage., • Represent Optical Express with professionalism, patience and a commitment to delivering an exceptional, patient‑centred service experience., • Ensure all day‑of‑surgery balances are collected efficiently and accurately, following compliance, payment handling standards and financial governance procedures., • Communication & Persuasion - Clear, confident and empathetic communication, with the ability to influence decision‑making, address concerns and guide patients towards positive outcomes., • Customer/Patient Relationship Management - Ability to build genuine rapport, actively listen, demonstrate empathy and provide tailored solutions that support long‑term patient confidence and loyalty., • Problem Solving & Conflict Resolution - Calm, solution‑focused approach when addressing patient issues or concerns, turning negative experiences into positive resolutions through patience and thoughtful problem‑solving., • Negotiation - Skilled in presenting alternatives and negotiating solutions within agreed limits to support both patient needs and organisational goals., • Analytical Thinking - Ability to interpret trends in patient behaviour, identify risk indicators and apply insights to inform proactive retention strategies., • Resilience & Emotional Maturity - Maintains professionalism during challenging conversations, shows emotional intelligence and remains composed in fast‑paced, high‑volume environments., • System & Process Proficiency - Competent in using CRM and booking systems, ensuring accurate documentation, efficient workflow management and data protection compliance., • £27,000 salary plus bonus, • State of the art, modern working environments, • 33 days annual leave*, • Free Laser Eye Surgery and Intraocular Lens Surgery, • Free eye tests, • Discounted prescription eye wear and sunglasses and other group products & procedures., • Generous Optical Express friends and family discount scheme

Pricing Manager\n\nBirmingham (Hybrid working – 2 days/week in office)\n\nFull-time, permanent\n\n£50,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience)\n\nAbout the Role\n\nWe’re looking for an experienced Pricing Manager to lead a high-performing team within a growing organisation in the UK energy sector. This role is key to delivering accurate, timely pricing for complex B2B contracts while supporting commercial growth and ensuring strong governance.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n * Lead pricing operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery\n\n * Oversee tender pricing for fixed and flexible contracts\n\n * Manage team workload and performance\n\n * Support pricing activities such as cost refixing and trading\n\n * Drive process improvements and operational efficiency\n\n * Report on KPIs and engage with senior stakeholders\n\nWhat We’re Looking For\n\n * Experience in B2B energy pricing\n\n * Strong understanding of UK electricity markets and flexible products\n\n * Previous team leadership experience would be beneficial\n\n * Advanced Excel skills (VBA desirable)\n\n * Highly analytical with strong communication and organisational skills\n\n * Proactive, adaptable, and results-driven\n\nWhy Apply?\n\n * Key leadership role with real business impact\n\n * Opportunity to improve processes and shape strategy\n\n * Flexible hybrid working

HR Shared Services Team Leader Birmingham | Hybrid Working - 3 days in office A leading, complex organisation is seeking an experienced HR professional to take on the role of HR Shared Services Team Leader within its established HR function. Operating within a policy-led and process-driven environment, this position plays a key role in ensuring the consistent and compliant delivery of HR operations across a national remit. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a small HR Shared Services team, driving performance, ensuring service excellence, and maintaining adherence to established policies and governance frameworks. Working as part of a wider global HR team, the role requires a confident leader who can balance operational delivery with people management. This is a hands-on leadership role, overseeing both team performance and service outcomes to ensure a seamless and efficient HR support function. Key responsibilities will include: • Leading, coaching and developing a team of HR Shared Services Administrators, • Managing team performance, workload allocation and service delivery standards, • Ensuring HR processes are delivered consistently in line with policy and compliance requirements, • Monitoring service metrics, workflows and turnaround times to drive efficiency, • Producing regular HR operational reports for senior stakeholders, • Supporting the team through peak periods and fluctuating workloads, • Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement within established frameworks, • Building effective relationships with internal stakeholders to manage expectations and service delivery Applicants must demonstrate: • Proven experience managing an HR Shared Services or HR support team in a high-volume environment, • Strong understanding of HR processes, governance and policy adherence, • Experience of leading teams to deliver against SLAs and performance targets, • A professional, credible approach with the ability to engage stakeholders effectively Katie Bard is acting as an agency and is an equal opportunities employer.

Allen Lane is delighted to be supporting a Public Sector organisation in the appointment of an Application Lifecycle Manager on a permanent basis. This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to bring structure, visibility and strategic oversight to a large and complex application estate. With a significant number of applications across the IT landscape, this role will take a “bird’s eye view” of how applications are managed end-to-end. From onboarding through to decommissioning. Ensuring a clear, efficient and well-governed lifecycle framework is in place. You will play a critical role in defining how the organisation understands, manages and optimises its application portfolio. This is a hybrid role, with 3 days per week required in Birmingham. The Role As an Application Lifecycle manager you will: • Establish and define the organisation’s application lifecycle management framework during the first 6 months, • Take ownership of the application service catalogue, bringing control and visibility to a previously fragmented estate, • Lead application rationalisation efforts, identifying opportunities to retire, replace or consolidate systems, • Oversee how applications are mapped to business capabilities, enabling better decision-making and alignment, • Provide insight and intelligence to support governance, including defining where decision-making sits across the organisation, • Work closely with service delivery and architecture teams to ensure applications are effectively managed within the wider IT ecosystem, • Ensure a pragmatic, value-driven approach to application management (e.g. using models such as Gartner’s TIME framework. This role is not hands-on technical, but requires strong technical understanding alongside service management capability and strategic oversight. About You You will have a strong background in application lifecycle or service management within complex environments. You will bring: • Experience managing or overseeing large-scale application estates, • Strong understanding of application lifecycle management, service management and portfolio governance, • Experience designing or implementing frameworks, processes or operating models, • A track record of driving application rationalisation and improving efficiency, • The ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels, • Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across technical and non-technical teams, • A pragmatic mindset, able to balance best practice with real-world constraints, • Experience with tooling, cataloguing, or IT service management disciplines (e.g. ITIL-aligned environments) would be highly beneficial. What’s on Offer A salary between £46,000 - £55,000 plus a range of benefits which includes an additional flexible benefits fund of 20% (on top of base salary) and much more.

Role: Water & Waste Water Consultants (Ref: 195904) Location: West Midlands Salary: DOE with Full benefits package (£60,000 - £90,000) Overview: Are you a Water Industry expert looking for a new challenge? We are seeking a couple of key specialists to join our growing team supporting major utilities, infrastructure programmes, and digital transformation initiatives across the UK water sector. These roles offer the opportunity to work across a broad range of projects, from operational optimisation and asset strategy to smart network implementation and regulatory programmes. You will bring strong domain expertise in water or wastewater operations, transformation, or programme delivery, and work closely with clients to provide strategic advice, technical insight, and delivery support. The ideal candidates will be comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders while also contributing hands-on expertise to complex operational and transformation projects. Please contact for more information. Key Responsibilities • Provide subject matter expertise across water and/or wastewater treatment, distribution, and collection systems., • Support utility clients and infrastructure programmes with advisory, strategy, and delivery services., • Contribute to projects involving network optimisation, leakage reduction, energy efficiency, and asset performance improvement., • Support the development and delivery of smart water network initiatives, including digital metering, telemetry, data integration, and real-time network monitoring., • Provide input into AMP programmes, regulatory frameworks, and investment planning., • Lead or contribute to process optimisation, operational efficiency reviews, and performance improvement initiatives., • Work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver technology-enabled transformation programmes, including analytics, IoT, and digital twin applications., • Engage with client stakeholders, presenting findings, insights, and recommendations at both technical and leadership levels., • Contribute to business development activities, proposals, and thought leadership within the water sector. Potential Role Backgrounds We welcome candidates with experience in a variety of roles across the water sector, including: • Network Engineers or Distribution Specialists, • Operations Managers within water utilities, • Asset Management specialists, • Smart Network / Smart Metering programme leads, • Leakage or Network Optimisation specialists, • Digital Water / Smart Infrastructure consultants, • Programme or Transformation Managers within utilities, • Regulatory or Strategy specialists with water sector expertise, • Head of Water or Waste water etc Key Experience • Strong experience within the UK water sector, either within a utility, consultancy, or technology provider., • Expertise in water or wastewater treatment processes, network operations, or infrastructure asset management., • Consultancy experience, • Experience supporting AMP investment programmes, regulatory frameworks (e.g., Ofwat), or large infrastructure initiatives., • Exposure to smart water networks, including digital metering, telemetry/SCADA, IoT sensors, analytics platforms, or integrated control systems., • Understanding of data-driven network optimisation and operational decision support tools., • Experience delivering client-facing advisory or consultancy engagements is highly desirable., • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Desirable Experience • Experience with smart network technologies, including IoT sensors, advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), or predictive analytics., • Knowledge of digital twins, AI/ML applications in network monitoring, or asset performance platforms., • Experience supporting capital delivery programmes or infrastructure transformation projects., • Familiarity with sustainability, energy efficiency, and net zero initiatives within water utilities.

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title Technical Service Support Specialist (TSS) Business Team Milking and Digital Location Field/Office based, travel in the field when required.This is Hybrid role, 3 days field/office, 2 days working from home. Reports to TSS Team Lead Hours of Work 37.5 hours per week Salary & Benefits Competitive Salary/Car Allowance/26 days holiday + bank holiday, holiday increases with length of service/Company doubles employees’ pension contribution to a max 12%/Employee event days/Wellness and Wellbeing support/Free lunch in the office every Wednesday/Access to wellbeing area at main office. Staff Responsibilities No Organisational Context The Technical Service Support Specialist is part of Cluster Atlantic (UK and Ireland). Clusters are representing Lely on sales and service of chosen propositions in a specific region. Clusters collaborate with both local Lely Centers (Franchises) and Lely International located in Maassluis, The Netherlands (Head Office). Lely considers service to be an integral part of any proposition. Lely Atlantic support the Lely Centers as part of their Franchise fee to Lely International. Lely International operates a Matrix organisational chart headed up by Business Leads (Manager Proposition) of the product ranges. They are the “what and the when” and the competencies Service Team are the “how and the who”. The TSS Specialist • Hierarchically reports to the TSS Team Lead, • Works in two Business Teams (Milking and Digital), • Reports operationally within Business Team Milking and Digital The Lely Cluster TSS Specialist supports and trains the Lely Center Technicians in the installation, service and maintenance of Lely products in the field and provides (24/7) second-line technical support to achieve optimum customer satisfaction. They ensure that these services meet the Lely standard and the TSS Ways of Working. Key Responsibilities Role Description • General, • Operates according to the TSS competence way of working to achieve the goals of the Business Team Milking and Digital, • Further development of the TSS competence and Business Team Milking and Digital in co-operation with Lely International (LINT) by giving feedback and identifying needs and opportunities through professional communication, • Is an example of safety and security by following Lely guidelines and code of conduct, • Co-operates with the Lely Centers at an operational level, • Operational Support, • Professional execution and optimisation of the (second line) technical service with the goal to improve customer satisfaction and reduce the total cost of ownership for our farmers. The second line support entails:, • Offers 24/7 second line support, • Execution of technical audits, • Visits Lely Centers (Product Specialists) and customers (together with the Lely Center) based on their expertise and needs from the Lely Center, • Incident handling (ensuring they are valid, complete and handled through the right process), • Rolls out mandatory product updates and strives for 100% implementation at Lely Centers., • Training, • Ensures that the Lely Center Technicians are receiving the right knowledge and skill level on installation, preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance. It entails:, • Preparing and giving training and uses coaching as a means of follow up, • Managing and securing the (re)certification process, • Teaching a Technician on how to keep knowledge up to date within the Lely context, • Responds proactively if there are any signs that the knowledge level on a certain topic is causing challenges, • Projects, • Ensures validations of Lely solutions (New Product Introductions or continuous development) are done according to the Lely Ways of Working and feedback is frequently and professionally shared with the Business Team/, • Can be appointed as a Single Point of Contact (SPOC) within the Cluster to develop and implement the Ways of Working of the TSS Competence. Skills and Experience Please List Technical knowledge: mechanical, electrical, automation and pneumatics Customer orientated way of working Effective Communication Skills Good analytical problem-solving skills Experienced at dealing with difficult situations calmly Willingness to travel Good Planning and Organisational Skills Good coaching skills Good presenting and training skills Able to think commercially Working knowledge of agricultural and or/machinery Good at building relationships Core Competencies • Good influencing skills, • Good IT and Microsoft office skills, • Good co-ordination and organisational skills., • Can do attitude., • A high degree of integrity, • Ability to work on own Must hold clean, valid driving licence. Flexible and able to travel often. Must hold a valid passport Additional Comments This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties to be performed by the employee and may be altered to reflect the business needs of the company.

Project Manager | Business Systems / Internal IT | Birmingham (Hybrid) | £50,000 + bonus We’re searching for a Project Manager to support a growing Business Systems function within a major UK FTSE 100 organisation. This is a key role responsible for coordinating and delivering a portfolio of internal IT and Business Systems projects, driving structure, visibility, and smooth delivery across multiple workstreams. As their Project Manager, you will take ownership of projects end‑to‑end — shaping scope, building plans, reporting progress, managing risks, and ensuring stakeholders are aligned throughout. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys creating clarity, running structured governance, and acting as the central coordination point between technical teams, business users, and external partners. Key Responsibilities • Deliver internal Business Systems projects and ad‑hoc requests with clear scope, structured plans, and defined outcomes., • Build detailed project plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, and deliverables across multiple initiatives., • Identify risks and issues early, providing mitigation strategies and escalating when required., • Take ownership of project governance: plan meetings, build agendas, capture actions/decisions, and ensure timely follow‑up., • Maintain accurate project data in Jira, ensuring full visibility, traceability, and auditability., • Produce consistent dashboards, progress reports, and SteerCo updates for senior stakeholders., • Act as a trusted point of contact, communicating progress, risks, and changes clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences., • Coordinate resource allocation across teams, identify capacity constraints, and support prioritisation conversations., • Ensure all project documentation is structured, accurate, and compliant with governance expectations. Required Skills & Experience • Proven experience as a Project Manager, Project Coordinator, or PMO professional within IT, Business Systems, or change environments., • Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail., • Confident managing multiple projects and workstreams at once., • Highly proficient in Jira, Microsoft Office, and modern collaboration tools., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including senior‑level reporting., • Comfortable navigating both technical and non‑technical stakeholder groups. Desirables: • Experience in construction, housebuilding, manufacturing, or similarly structured operational environments., • Knowledge of COINS or other ERP/finance/construction systems., • Experience working within formal governance frameworks or reporting into Steering Committees/senior forums. Package • £50,000 + circa 10% bonus, • Private healthcare, pension, life assurance, • 25 days holiday + bank holidays, • Hybrid working - 3 days onsite in Castle Bromwich

About the Role The Risk Analyst will play a key role in supporting the Head of Risk in delivering the risk management strategy. Responsibilities include ensuring that risks are identified, assessed, managed, monitored, and reported in line with regulatory expectations and internal standards. This role suits someone who is analytically minded, detail‑oriented, and eager to contribute to a strong risk culture. Key Responsibilities • Collaborate and partner with teams across the business to embed risk awareness, promote best practice, and foster a strong risk culture., • Monitor & Support completion of risk assessments across business units, analysing operational, financial, regulatory, and strategic risks., • Monitor risk events, ensuring appropriate remedial action and root cause analysis is undertaken., • Prepare clear, insightful risk reports for senior management, committees, and regulatory stakeholders, including monitoring key risk indicators and Risk Appetite Metrics, and escalating emerging risks or control weaknesses., • Understand risks across the business, escalating issues where appropriate. Skills & Experience • Experience in risk management or a related analytical role within financial services preferred but not essential., • General understanding of risk frameworks, regulatory expectations, and industry standards., • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels., • Proficiency Microsoft Office applications. Qualifications • A willingness to work towards IRM (Institute of Risk Management) or an equivalent Risk Management qualification.

🔧 Junior Buyer – Manufacturing / Engineering 📍 Walsall, West Midlands | 💼 Permanent Looking to kick-start or develop your career in procurement? Interested in working closely with suppliers and supporting real engineering projects? Want a role where you can learn, grow and gain end-to-end supply chain exposure? I’m supporting a growing engineering and manufacturing business who are looking to bring in a Junior Buyer to join their procurement team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their career to gain hands-on experience across purchasing, supplier management and project-based procurement within a fast-paced environment. The Opportunity You’ll work closely with the Procurement Manager and wider team, supporting day-to-day buying activity while building strong supplier relationships and ensuring materials are delivered on time to support customer projects. It’s a varied role with a mix of operational purchasing and administrative support, giving you a strong foundation in supply chain. What You’ll Be Doing • Supporting purchasing activities and managing supplier orders, • Building relationships with suppliers to ensure cost, quality and delivery targets are met, • Assisting with sourcing and onboarding new suppliers, • Monitoring delivery schedules and chasing suppliers where needed, • Supporting procurement administration and maintaining accurate records What They’re Looking For • 1–2 years’ experience in purchasing, supply chain or admin (manufacturing ideal), • Strong communication skills and confidence working with suppliers, • Organised, proactive and eager to learn, • Good IT skills (Excel; ERP/MRP exposure a bonus), • Positive attitude with a team-focused approach Why Consider This Role? • Great entry point into procurement within a manufacturing environment, • Exposure to end-to-end supply chain and project-based work, • Supportive team with strong development opportunities, • Opportunity to grow into a Buyer role

Prometheus is a leading provider of secure transportation and complex care services within the mental health sector. Working alongside NHS Trusts, Local Authorities and independent providers, we deliver safe, dignified patient transport and enhanced observation services for some of the most vulnerable individuals in society. With strong client relationships and a growing pipeline, we are continuing to scale towards market-leading status within our sector. This is an opportunity to join a business where HR plays a central role in enabling that growth. The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join our team in a pivotal role supporting operational and strategic HR delivery. This is a hands-on, advisory position where you will partner closely with managers across the business, managing complex employee relations cases, shaping HR policy, and contributing to organisational decision-making through data and insight. You will also play a key role in upskilling our management population, ensuring they are confident, capable and compliant in how they lead their teams. What You’ll Be Doing • Manage a broad range of employee relations cases, including complex and high-risk matters, ensuring compliance with policy, employment law and internal KPIs, • Provide pragmatic, commercial HR advice to managers at all levels, clearly outlining risks and options, • Coach and develop line managers through training, guidance and day-to-day support, • Lead on the creation and review of HR policies and documentation, ensuring legal compliance and alignment to best practice, • Support consultation processes and organisational change, acting as a key point of contact for stakeholders, • Analyse and present HR data and insights to inform strategic decisions and continuous improvement, • Support ACAS processes and employment tribunal preparation, working closely with senior stakeholders, • Maintain accurate HR records, ensuring quality, compliance and risk mitigation, • Contribute to wider HR projects and business initiatives that support growth and operational effectiveness, • Act as a trusted HR partner, building strong relationships across the business What We’re Looking For Experience • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a HR Generalist or Employee Relations focused role, • Proven track record of managing complex HR casework, • Experience advising and influencing managers at all levels, • CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) – essential, • Strong working knowledge of UK employment law, • Experience developing and implementing HR policies and procedures, • Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to handle sensitive and complex situations, • Strong analytical capability with experience using HR data to drive decisions, • Highly organised with strong attention to detail, • Confident, proactive and able to challenge constructively, • High levels of professionalism and integrity, • Committed to fairness, inclusion and best practice, • A collaborative team player with a solutions-focused mindset Why Join Prometheus • Be part of a growing, purpose-driven organisation making a real difference, • Exposure to complex, meaningful HR work across multiple service lines, • Opportunity to influence strategy, policy and leadership capability, • Work within a business that values professional standards, integrity and continuous improvement Our Commitment Prometheus is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone is treated with fairness and respect. We also maintain the highest standards of confidentiality, safeguarding, data protection and compliance, and expect all colleagues to uphold these principles.

The King Edward VI Foundation, Birmingham, is a progressive charitable organisation which has supported excellence in education across the City since 1552. Our schools are diverse in nature but have a common purpose and commitment to achieving our mission of “making Birmingham the best place to be educated in the UK”. The King Edward VI Academy Trust Birmingham (“the Academy Trust”) was established in 2017 and currently consists of six selective schools, and six non-selective academies. The Foundation Office provides central support services, including People & Systems, enabling schools to operate effectively within a unified framework. We are delivering a significant digital transformation programme to create a single, secure, and standardised digital environment across all schools. We are looking to appoint a Head of Digital Strategy & Standards to lead the development and implementation of the Trust’s digital strategy and establish consistent technology standards across all schools. This role will work closely with school leaders and technical teams to ensure that systems, infrastructure, and policies are aligned, secure, and scalable, supporting both educational outcomes and operational efficiency. You will play a key role in shaping a coherent, centrally guided digital environment, supporting schools to adopt consistent approaches and best practice. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. How to apply: A full job description and an application pack for this post, can be found at: Foundation Office Vacancies Archives | King Edward VI Foundation: or can be obtained from: The Schools of King Edward VI in Birmingham, Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham, B15 2UD Tel: 0121 472 1147 Email:

Junior PMO Analyst Location: Birmingham Engagement Type: Permanent Company: Albany Beck Client Industry: Financial Services About Albany Beck Albany Beck is a consultancy dedicated to delivering tailored talent and operational solutions to our clients across Financial Services and beyond. We partner with top-tier financial institutions to deliver expert consulting and transformation services. Our collaborative approach places experienced professionals in high-impact roles, helping our clients to navigate complex challenges and realise strategic outcomes. Role Overview Albany Beck is growing it’s Change & Transformation practice and are looking to hire a Junior PMO Analyst, to work on an immediate deployment onsite with one of our largest Banking clients, based in Birmingham. This role is ideal for someone with early experience in Project Management or Business Analysis, looking to build on their skills within a structured PMO function. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting reporting, financial tracking, and delivery oversight, with a strong focus on data analysis and insight generation. Key Responsibilities • Support Project Managers and Programme teams with day-to-day coordination and delivery activities, • Assist in maintaining project plans, milestones, and delivery tracking, • Support governance processes and ensure adherence to PMO standards and frameworks, • Produce regular programme reporting and dashboards, • Perform variance analysis across budgets, timelines, and resource plans, • Analyse project data to identify trends, risks, and performance insights, • Support the preparation of materials for stakeholder and governance forums, • Support tracking of project financials, forecasts, and actuals, • Maintain accurate data across PMO tools and reporting systems, • Assist in reconciling data and ensuring consistency across multiple sources, • Communicate effectively with stakeholders across Business, Technology, and Change teams, • Support the coordination of meetings, actions, and follow-ups, • Provide clear and structured updates on project status and progress Key Skills & Experience • Experience in a PMO, Project Support or Business Analysis role (or strong relevant internship experience), • Strong analytical skills, particularly in variance analysis and data interpretation, • Highly tech-savvy, with the ability to quickly learn new tools and systems, • Strong Excel skills and familiarity with reporting tools, • Ability to work independently and manage own workload, • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Desirable Experience • Experience with TM1 (IBM Planning Analytics), • Exposure to financial tracking and project budgeting processes, • Understanding of project delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid) Personal Attributes • Proactive and self-motivated with a strong attention to detail, • Structured and organised approach to work, • Curious and eager to learn within a delivery-focused environment, • Confident working with data and translating it into meaningful insights, • Strong team player with the ability to collaborate across functions

Business Analyst – Commercial P&C Insurance £80,000 – £85,000 + Bonus Birmingham, UK Hybrid Working We’re partnering with a global insurance technology organisation delivering transformation programmes across the insurance market. They are looking for an experienced Business Analyst with strong commercial lines domain knowledge to support the implementation and enhancement of core insurance platforms. This role sits at the intersection of business and technology, working closely with underwriting, operations, and IT teams to deliver solutions across policy administration, rating, and underwriting workflows. Key Responsibilities: • Work with business and IT stakeholders to gather, analyse, and document requirements for insurance platform implementations, • Capture agent and underwriter user journeys, including risk intake, pricing, and workflow processes, • Support the implementation of solutions across policy administration, rating, underwriting, claims, and reinsurance functionality, • Configure or support configuration of rating logic and business rules, • Produce high-quality functional, UI, and product documentation, • Support functional testing, troubleshooting, and defect resolution during development cycles, • Work closely with technical teams to ensure requirements are clearly translated into solutions, • Support UAT activities, demonstrations, and impact analysis for scope changes Skills & Experience • Strong experience within Commercial Lines/P&C Insurance, • Knowledge of mid-market commercial and SME underwriting processes, • Proven experience gathering requirements for underwriter and agent workflows, • Experience working across business and technical teams in insurance technology delivery, • Exposure to insurance software platforms or custom insurance system implementations, • Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team delivering insurance technology transformation projects, working closely with insurers to improve underwriting and operational capabilities. If you have commercial insurance domain expertise and strong Business Analysis experience, I’d be happy to discuss the role in more detail.

Assistant Operations Manager – Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) Role Purpose To support the General / Residence Manager in the day-to-day operational management of a PBSA site. The Assistant Manager plays a key role in people management, resident experience, compliance, and performance delivery, acting as a visible and empowered leader within the building. Key Duties & Responsibilities Operational Management • Support the delivery of smooth day-to-day operations across:, • Customer service, • Maintenance coordination, • Housekeeping standards, • Act as Duty Manager when required, taking responsibility for site operations., • Ensure service standards and SLAs are consistently met. People Management & Leadership • Line manage or support supervision of CSAs and Senior CSAs (where applicable)., • Assist with:, • Recruitment and onboarding, • Training and development, • Performance management and absence monitoring, • Provide regular feedback, coaching, and support to team members., • Support rota planning and workforce resourcing. Resident Experience & Welfare Management • Take ownership of resident satisfaction, complaints handling, and service recovery., • Oversee welfare escalation processes and ensure appropriate actions are taken., • Build positive relationships with residents and act as a senior point of contact., • Support resident engagement and community-building initiatives. Compliance, Safety & Risk • Support the Residence Manager in maintaining statutory and operational compliance, including:, • Health & safety checks, • Fire safety procedures, • Incident reporting, • Ensure procedures are followed consistently across the team., • Assist with audits and inspections. Financial & Commercial Support • Support occupancy and revenue performance through:, • Enquiry handling and show rounds, • Retention initiatives, • Upselling of services (where applicable), • Assist with cost control and budget monitoring at site level., • Support damage and recharge processes. Stakeholder & Contractor Liaison • Liaise with internal teams, contractors, and suppliers as required., • Support contractor access, supervision, and communication., • Escalate performance or quality issues appropriately. Peak Periods & Strategic Support • Play a leading role during:, • Arrivals and departures, • Summer turnaround, • Open days and inspections, • Support implementation of company initiatives, policies, and improvement plans., • Act as a trusted deputy to the Residence Manager. Person Specification – Assistant Operations Manager Essential • Experience in PBSA, hospitality, residential, or customer-facing management roles., • Proven leadership or supervisory experience., • Strong organisational, communication, and decision-making skills., • Knowledge of health & safety and operational compliance., • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment., • Flexible approach to working hours, including rota-based shifts. Desirable, • Experience managing people directly., • Knowledge of student welfare and safeguarding frameworks., • Experience with budgeting, reporting, or performance metrics., • Ambition to progress into a Residence / General Manager role.

Consultant – Accounting Advisory Our consultants work as part of a team with other CFGI professionals, Big 4 auditors, and client management on all facets of engagements, including analyzing financial information, interviewing client management, identifying key issues, report writing, participating in meetings, and developing a strong relationship with client management. Take ownership of your career at CFGI: · Gain exposure to a wide range of industries and/or projects. · Make a true business impact with your clients. · Own projects from start to finish. · Experience client interaction and thrive in a client-facing role. · Be consistently challenged and learn through a collegial environment created from top tier experts hired within the firm. · Enjoy the flexibility of office/remote/client site work locations (engagement specific). · Create your own path. · Enjoy what you do! What you might expect: · Preparation of operational due diligence for complex transactions (i.e. – acquisitions and divestitures, stock offerings, debt raises, IPO’s). · Accounting projects focused on carving out business units/subsidiaries. · Integration with client’s internal staff as a subject matter expert when it comes to operational senior accounting tasks or overall financial team support. · Preparation of financial and regulatory information in accordance with regulatory requirements. · Research and document projects related to new accounting standards, process improvement, and implementations. · Process improvement projects and implementation of changes. Who you are: · An undergraduate degree – ACA, ACCA, CA, CPA and/or MBA combined with solid accounting experience will be considered in lieu of a degree in Accounting. · Two to five years of experience in public accounting and/or industry accounting and/or finance. · Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with an ability to assimilate easily into teams. · Strong technical skills and a working knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP. · Effective analytical and critical thinking abilities. · Entrepreneurial nature, self-motivated, ethical, and dependable. · High energy with commitment to quality client service. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

The Groundworks Quantity Surveyor will take responsibility, ownership and accountability of the successful management and control of all aspects of the commercial/financial and contractual elements of the project(s) in order to control and maximise the company’s profitability, protect the company’s legal and contractual obligations under the contract and to manage proactively the control of all commercial issues. This is to include managing other commercial and operational resources, ensuring applications and valuations are completed in line with the contract terms and also ensuring sub-contractors receive prompt payment and are procured in line with company contractual obligations and commitments to Subcontractors. In addition, ensuring cost reports and the like are real time, managed, completed on time and monitored. To understand, adhere and implement the commercial systems and procedures, as well as the companies SHEQ policies/strategy. Responsibilities: • Compliance and achievement of project, procedures, personal targets and initiatives., • Promote a sense of Teamwork with your Operational equivalent., • Consistently promote the company values and procedures., • Maintain key relationships with supply chain, consultants and clients., • Ensure the project team achieve or exceed budgeted targets., • Identify potential disputes in a timely manner., • Place high quality subcontract orders in accordance with the procurement schedule., • Ensure subcontract orders accurately reflect the main contract requirements and scope of works., • Accurately value, certify and issue any relevant payment notices for the subcontract works in accordance with the conditions of their subcontract., • Ensure that external valuations are submitted in accordance with conditions of the main contract and that payments are received by the due date, taking full responsibility for the project’s cash position., • Complete CVR/Forecast reports, ensuring they accurately reflect the current position on site and the final profit projection., • Achieve timely and equitable resolution of client and supply chain final accounts., • Provide early warning of future financial problems and ensure accurate real time reporting., • Manage and minimise non recoverable costs on projects., • Manage, train and develop junior surveying staff., • Price and effectively agree project variations., • Creatively consider value engineering and improved buildability solutions., • Correctly identify and prepare contractual notices for all events and administering the main contract conditions accordingly., • Accurately promote strong teamwork between all disciplines, • Actively support business priorities and promote the company externally., • Working collaboratively and communicating effectively with other areas of the Glencar Construction business to provide exceptional support, • To work to the Company’s Quality, Environmental and Safety Management System standards and performance criteria including delivering the objectives set, • To co-operate on matters of health and safety and follow the training provided. To take reasonable care of personal and other’s health and safety at all times, • Any other duties consistent with the role of Senior Quantity Surveyor as may be required from time to time. Essential • Degree in Quantity Surveying or appropriate alternative., • Experience within a Senior Management position., • Valid driving licence. Proven experience of • Wide experiment in a relevant Main Contracting Senior Commercial Role., • Extensive knowledge of relevant computer software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Microsoft, • A detailed knowledge of relevant contract conditions, including JCT/NEC., • Up to date relevant knowledge of building legislation and construction industry., • A full successful track record in leading financial management and cost control on projects., • Delivering projects., • 8 years of working experience in the construction industry., • Efficient use of resources., • Dealing with a variety of forms of construction such as Concrete Frame, Steel Frame etc., • Highly organised and able to work under pressure., • Controlling costs in accordance with budget., • Man management., • A high level of organisation and achieving deadlines., • Reporting on a number of simultaneous projects., • Maintaining technical knowledge and understanding., • Demonstrable understanding of cash management., • Understanding of contract law., • Feedback new and effective systems and controls into the, • Positively reacting to change and assisting in its implementation in the business., • Demonstrable experience in line management and developing junior team members., • Excellent verbal communication and numerical skills., • Excellent negotiation/influencing skills. Desirable • Good level of experience in dispute resolution and contract, • Ability to lead issues outside own discipline where required., • Ability to remain positive and focused at all times., • Working towards professional membership of MCIOB or, • Appropriate CSCS, • Good level of education to include 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, A, • Construction related

Position: Business Development Manager (Warehousing & Logistics) Location: Birmingham / West Midlands Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 DOE + Competitive Commission Structure Due to growth and a forthcoming facility expansion, our client, a specialist in warehousing, transport, and tailored logistics solutions, is seeking a commercially driven Business Development Manager to support the growth of their Midlands operation. This is a key hire focused on driving occupancy and revenue across a new 90,000 sq ft warehousing facility, with an emphasis on winning new business and developing long-term client relationships. Job Overview • Identify, target, and win new business across warehousing, storage, and logistics solutions, • Develop a strong pipeline of opportunities across the Midlands region, • Proactively generate leads through networking, industry contacts, and business development activity, • Manage the full sales cycle from initial enquiry through to on-boarding, • Structure commercially viable storage and distribution solutions tailored to customer requirements, • Work closely with operational teams to ensure smooth on-boarding and service delivery, • Conduct client meetings, site visits, and presentations, • Support pricing, proposals, and contract negotiations, • Play a key role in maximising occupancy of a new warehousing facility from launch, • Maintain accurate CRM records and sales pipeline reporting Job Requirements • Proven experience in business development within warehousing, 3PL, or logistics services, • Strong network within the Midlands logistics and distribution market, • Demonstrated mentality of winning new business, • Experience selling practical warehousing and storage solutions, ideally within a fast-paced environment, • Commercially aware with the ability to structure profitable deals, • Confident managing the full sales lifecycle, • Strong communication and relationship-building skills, • Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a wider team, • Full UK driving licence Salary & Benefits • £60,000 – £70,000 DOE + Competitive Commission, • Full-time, permanent (Monday–Friday), • Ideally onsite but Hybrid working available, • 28 days holiday including bank holidays, • Opportunity to play a key role in the launch and success of a major new warehousing facility, • Strong earning potential within a growing and entrepreneurial business

Power BI Developer Up to£50,000 Hybrid - Birmingham (1x day per week) This role stands out for its balance of hands on delivery and real business impact. You will play a key role in shaping trusted analytics products, influencing decision making across the organisation, and helping to build a scalable modern BI environment centred on Power BI and Microsoft Fabric. The Company They are a growing organisation investing heavily in their data and analytics capability. With a clear commitment to improving insight, governance and self service analytics, they are building a modern cloud based data platform to support better operational and strategic decisions. Data sits at the heart of how they work, with strong sponsorship from senior stakeholders. The culture is collaborative, pragmatic and focused on continuous improvement. The Role • Design, build and maintain Power BI dashboards, reports and semantic models used across the business, • Develop trusted KPIs and DAX measures aligned to consistent business definitions, • Own elements of the BI lifecycle from data preparation through to adoption, • Design and maintain scalable data models to support self service analytics, • Monitor and optimise model and dataset performance, • Implement secure reporting solutions including role based access, • Work closely with stakeholders to translate business needs into analytics solutions, • Analyse data to identify trends and communicate insights clearly, • Collaborate with data and engineering teams to align with platform and governance standards Your Skills and Experience • Strong commercial experience delivering production ready Power BI reports and dashboards, • Advanced DAX and strong data visualisation capability, • Strong SQL skills for data preparation and analysis, • Experience with data modelling and ETL or ELT processes, • Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric, Azure or modern cloud data platforms, • Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non technical stakeholders, • A proactive approach to improving standards, documentation and ways of working What They Offer • Competitive salary and benefits package, • Hybrid working with one day per week on site in Lichfield, • The opportunity to shape and influence a growing BI function, • Exposure to modern Microsoft data technologies including Fabric, • Clear scope for career development as the data team scales How to Apply Apply now to learn more about this BI Developer opportunity and how you could make an

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional Executive Assistant to support the international Director of a high-growth organisation during a transformative period. This is a pivotal role for an experienced EA who thrives in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment and is confident operating at the highest levels of an organisation. Acting as a trusted partner to the International Director, you will provide exceptional executive support, ensure seamless communication, and help drive strategic priorities across the business. The role requires impeccable judgement, strong commercial awareness, and the ability to navigate a dynamic landscape with discretion, professionalism, and resilience. Key Responsibilities: • Manage complex diary and travel arrangements, expenses, confidential correspondence, and briefing materials., • Protect and optimise the International Director's time, ensuring focus on strategic and commercial priorities., • Act as a professional representative of the International Director when communicating with clients, partners, Board members, investors, and internal stakeholders., • Build strong internal relationships to ensure clear communication and effective flow of information., • Track decisions, actions, and deadlines, ensuring timely follow-up across senior leadership., • Support project coordination relating to acquisitions, change initiatives, and operational improvement., • Maintain a high level of situational awareness and anticipate emerging risks, issues, or opportunities., • Serve as the International Director administrative liaison to the Board, ensuring all materials are prepared, collated, and distributed accurately and on time., • Manage version control and maintain key governance documentation, • Keep International Director's materials up to date, including biography, headshot, and leadership profiles., • Draft internal and external communications aligned with the International Director's tone Applicants must have 5 years plus C Suite level Executive Assistant experience (C-Suite) within a large corporate or professional services setting. Experience of managing complex organisational structures in a high growth environment is key supported by strong project skills. Flawless stakeholder management and communication skills are imperative. If you have any specific queries about this exciting opportunity, please contact Eve on 0121 633 4443. If you are already registered with Katie Bard, please reach out to your consultant directly. Katie Bard is an Equal Opportunities Employer and will manage your application in accordance with the GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. Our privacy notice on our website explains how we manage your personal data. If your application is successful, we will contact you and handle your data in accordance with GDPR guidelines. If your application is unsuccessful, we will delete your application and all associated data within six weeks.

Are you an Automotive Manufacturing Engineer with a background within Assembly Process, seeking a new challenge? Expleo are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer, to support one of our leading automotive clients, based in Birmingham on a contract basis. This is a fantastic opportunity supporting designing, developing, and implementing new or revised processes for assembling component parts and sub-assemblies required for a finished product Key Responsibilities of the Manufacturing Engineer: • Application of Lean Manufacturing and Design principles., • Feasibility of all designs to suit manufacturing build requirements – Design for Assembly (DFA)., • Build process strategy for manufacturing., • Planning, developing and implementation of all written Processes for manufacturing., • Planning, developing and implementation of all tooling, jigs and fixtures for manufacturing., • Process Capability of all processes and equipment, including Dimensional Management applications., • Quality Planning and Analysis for Manufacturing., • Ensure adherence to Integrated Production System (IPS) deliverables., • Support virtual build events., • Support physical builds at Assembly Plant locations., • Developing system logic for lineside equipment. Skills and Experience required for the Manufacturing Engineer position: • Degree qualified in a relevant subject matter or equivalent experience., • Experience of Manufacturing / Engineering processes, tools and techniques., • Experience in the application of a logical approach to Problem Solving., • Results driven with the ability to deliver operational plans in a highly demanding environment., • Knowledge of and involvement in the product development phase., • Understanding of IPS requirements & Lean Manufacturing. To meet with current legislation, right to work checks will be carried out to ensure candidates are able to work within the UK, unfortunately we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role. If you are interested in applying for the role of Manufacturing Engineer or require further information, please contact: Jacquie Linton 02034797125

If you like the idea of running a £multi-million store and inspiring your team to be proud of everything you’ve achieved together, you’re going to find this a hugely rewarding role. One day could find you sorting out deliveries, placing orders and scheduling hours to meet operational efficiency targets. The next, you might be focused on people management and performance, handling customer queries or carrying out till spot checks. And all the while you’ll handle the over-riding goals of maximising sales in your store, ensuring great customer service, minimising costs and optimising operational efficiency. Our Store Managers are passionate about doing well; motivating and developing their teams to deliver excellent customer service. You’ll need to be: • An experienced people-manager, • Used to leading teams in a fast-paced, stakeholder/customer driven environment, • Skilled in time management, cost control and boosting operational efficiency, • Motivated to consistently achieve targets In return, you’ll get a trolley load of benefits including: • £52,910 - £69,000, • Flexible 40 or 45-hour contracts over 5 days. Work-life balance is important to us!, • 5 weeks annual leave, plus bank holidays, • Put your feet up on your break...we'll pay you for it!, • Company pension, • Private Employee Medical Insurance after 6 months, • Company sick pay scheme, • Company maternity, paternity and adoption leave after 2 years, • 24/7 online wellness portal, • Shop your list of perks on MyBenefits - a host of benefits to support your financial and wellbeing, • Ambitious? We’re big on Career Progression! Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and are dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion, providing an environment in which collaboration, respect and fairness are essential. We value diversity and are dedicated to treating all of our colleagues and prospective colleagues fairly and with respect. *Please note, the salary displayed is based on a 45 hours per week contract. However, Aldi also offer 40 contracts and in these instances the salary offered would be pro-rated.

Export Sales Manager – EMEA Responsible for developing export sales across EMEA markets, building strong relationships with distributors and key customers, and identifying new business opportunities. The role requires strong commercial sales capability, knowledge of export documentation and international trade processes, and the ability to work independently when travelling internationally. Job Purpose This role is responsible for developing and growing export sales across EMEA, building distributor and customer relationships, and securing new business opportunities in international markets. It combines relationship management with active selling, often operating independently when travelling internationally. • identifying new markets, • managing distributors or key accounts, • negotiating contracts, • ensuring export compliance and documentation are correct. Core Responsibilities Sales & Business Development • Develop new export business in EMEA markets, • Maintain and grow relationships with distributors and key customers, • Negotiate pricing, contracts and commercial agreements, • Deliver against sales targets and revenue growth Relationship Management • Build long-term partnerships with customers and distributors, • Represent the company at international meetings, trade shows or visits, • Manage accounts with limited day-to-day operational support when travelling Export & Compliance • Understand export procedures and documentation, • Work with logistics / shipping teams on export paperwork, • Ensure compliance with international trade regulations and customs processes Internal Collaboration • Liaise with production, logistics and finance, • Provide market insight and feedback from customers, • Attend UK office (e.g., BNR) for planning, reporting and team collaboration Key Skills Essential Skills • Strong B2B sales capability, • Experience in export or international markets, • Knowledge of export documentation and shipping processes, • Relationship-building with distributors and customers, • Negotiation and closing sales independently, • Ability to work autonomously while travelling Desirable • Experience working across EMEA markets, • Knowledge of manufacturing or technical product sales, • Language skills (often valued but not always required) Travel Expectations • 30–50% travel typical, • Overseas trips often 3–5 days, • 5–10 years sales experience, • At least 3–5 years export / international sales, • Experience managing distributors or overseas partners, • Experience negotiating commercial agreements internationally

Mechanical Maintenance Technician Location: Birmingham Salary: £Negotiable DOE Reference: MECHMAINT-BH-DB Our client, a specialist producer of high-quality niche alloys, is seeking a skilled and time-served Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join their production site in Birmingham. The facility operates state of the art casting and rolling equipment, supplying rolled metal products to a range of industries. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mechanical engineer looking to work within a heavy industrial manufacturing environment on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern. Key Responsibilities: • Attend plant breakdowns and carry out effective fault diagnosis and repair, • Support plant operations including induction furnaces, automated casting, milling, rolling, annealing, pickling and slitting lines, • Maintain conveyors, pump systems, gearboxes, mechanical transmission systems, and overhead cranes, • Carry out TPM and PPM activities to maximise plant reliability, • Repair, maintain and improve plant equipment to required operational standards, • Undertake installation work and continuous improvement projects as required, • Work effectively both independently and as part of a team Requirements: • Minimum 3 years’ experience within a medium to heavy industrial mechanical environment, • Time served Mechanical Engineer with relevant qualifications (City & Guilds, BTEC, NVQ Level 3), • Strong experience with fluid power systems including HP/LP hydraulics and pneumatics, • Ability to fault-find and troubleshoot mechanical plant equipment, • Experience in basic fabrication and machine shop activities, • Ability to read and interpret mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematic drawings Desirable Skills: • HNC in Mechanical Engineering, • Foundry experience, • Experience working within heavy manufacturing or metals processing environments Package Details: • Competitive salary, • Employer contribution pension scheme, • 4 on 4 off shift pattern (2 days, 2 nights), • 23.5 shifts holiday per annum, • Onsite and offsite training opportunities To Contact Direct: Daniel Barnett Senior Executive Consultant 0151 209 2050 At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data – These can be viewed on our website.

Transport Manager Day shift / 8am to 5pm / flexibility needed to suit business needs Department - Haulage Reporting To - Senior Transport Manager / Operations Director Job Summary We are seeking a Transport Manager to lead and oversee the daily operations of the haulage function, ensuring the efficient, safe, and compliant movement of goods across local, regional, and national routes. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving operational efficiency, maintaining high service standards, and supporting the continued growth and development of the haulage operation. Main Duties • Oversee daily haulage operations, ensuring compliance with all legal obligations, industry standards, and health & safety regulations, • Provide clear leadership to operational teams, including drivers, transport office staff, and wider site functions, • Manage customer relationships, ensuring a consistently high standard of service delivery and communication, • Drive financial performance, including profit and loss accountability and effective resource planning, • Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team, including performance management and staff development, • Ensure full compliance with operator licence requirements, tachograph regulations, and the Working Time Directive, • Support and implement continuous improvement initiatives across operations Required Skills, Competencies and Experience • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in transport or haulage operations in a leadership role, • Proven experience managing large teams and multi-vehicle fleets, • Strong knowledge of transport law, compliance, and safety regulations, • In-depth understanding of operator licence requirements, tachograph legislation, and working time regulations, • Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively, • Flexible approach to working hours when required, • Strong strategic and operational planning capabilities, • Positive and proactive approach to leading change If you want, I can also: • Turn this into a job advert (more engaging and candidate-focused), • Align it with CPC Transport Manager requirements, • Or tailor it to a specific industry (construction, logistics, retail, etc.)

About Us Established in 2020, KP Law (previously Keller Postman) is a specialist litigation boutique, focussing on collective redress. The firm has over 100 employees across offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Liverpool, , representing over 250,000 individual clients across a range of cases in areas such as product liability, competition, worker rights, data breach and privacy and financial services. The firm’s ethos is to combine the best legal talent with a strong operational and technological platform to enable its clients to pursue cases that could not otherwise be brought against large corporates as a result of their wrongdoing. Uniquely, KP Law is owned and fully financed by a recognised UK litigation funder (Legatus Holdings). All of its cases are for claimants and carried out under contingent fee agreements at no cost or risk to its clients. KP Law was ranked Tier 1 for Group Litigation: Claimant in The Legal 500 UK Guide 2024. This follows our success in 2023 where we received a commendation for ‘Litigation Boutique Firm of the Year’ at The Lawyer Awards 2023 and won the Race Equality Initiative of the Year at the 2023 Women & Diversity in Law Awards. Role Summary Working closely with a wide range of stakeholders across the business, the role is responsible for ensuring all projects within their remit are successfully delivered and are on time and within budget. Key Duties & Responsibilities The role will involve but is not limited to: -\tDefining the scope, requirements, timelines, deliverables, resources and budgets for business and IT led change projects. -\tDeveloping and communicate project plans, risks and opportunities effectively. -\tEnsuring effective project logistics are implemented and the responsibilities for project success are clear and agreed with key stakeholders. -\tUnderstanding and communicating progress against agreed project level KPIs to the stakeholders ensuring one version of the truth. -\tChampioning the use of best practice frameworks and templates to deliver efficiencies. -\tDelivering effective and meaningful status reports and keep project repositories updated with the latest information and updated artefacts. -\tAnalysing projects and trends to gather lessons learned and adapting the processes to improve future projects. -\tManaging relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally -\tActing as an SME and champion for change within the business. Skills and Experience -\tProven working experience in project management. -\tStrong experience in building schedules in MS Project and being able to show inter team dependencies. -\tUnderstanding the Software Development Life Cycle and the role of each of the functional teams involved in project delivery. -\tExcellent knowledge MS Excel, Word and Powerpoint, MS Project, Sharepoint, O365 and JIRA -\tKnowledge of Project Management Tools or reporting services are an advantage, e.g Power BI -\tAbility to build effective, trusted relationships at all levels within the organisation and with external stakeholders and service providers -\tExcellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to take complex scenarios and to break them into easily understandable components or work packages. -\tStrong team player with the ability to influence and enable multiple teams and/or projects. -\tHighly self-motivated with the ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced dynamic environment with consistently high levels of performance. -\tAbility to manage multiple projects in an agile way, with the right level of engagement and priority that adds value. -\tStrong negotiation skills with the ability to skilfully navigate competing priorities and business demands. -\tProject Management certification (PMP or equivalent) preferred but not essential. -\tAbility to travel to all our offices Equal Opportunities Our approach to our people is underpinned by our commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and well-being. Our ambition is to build a richly diverse workforce made up of the best talent in our industry. With a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues. This means that everyone who either applies to or works for KP Law is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs. Our Values At KP Law, we pride ourselves on being a values-led law firm. Our Values: Excellence in Everything -\tWe deliver high-quality work, ensuring accuracy, and attention to detail in everything we do. -\tWe seek continuing competence by embracing feedback, learning from our experiences and that of others, and developing our expertise. -\tWe hold ourselves and each other to account for upholding the highest professional standards, ensuring our clients receive exceptional service. -\t Together We Achieve More -\tWe collaborate openly, valuing and respecting diverse perspectives to achieve the best results. -\tWe support and trust one another, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute and thrive. -\tWe recognise that success is a team effort, sharing knowledge and celebrating each other’s achievements. -\t There’s Always a Way -\tWe approach challenges with a positive and proactive mindset, exploring creative and practical solutions. -\tWe take ownership of problems, staying committed and resilient until we achieve the best outcome. -\tWe embrace change and adaptability, seeing obstacles as opportunities to improve and innovate. Benefits We offer a competitive benefits package, that employees value, no matter what stage of their career they are in. Current benefits include: -\tAnnual discretionary bonus scheme -\t25 days holiday, plus bank holidays -\tCompany contributory pension scheme -\tLife assurance -\tCash-back healthcare scheme -\tEnhanced family friendly polices -\tEmployee Assistance Programme -\tSubsidised gym membership -\tCycle to Work scheme -\tStaff referral scheme