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Interim Head of People (Day Rate / FTC Equivalent) Location: Manchester (MediaCity) Contract: Interim - 4-5 months Rate: Equivalent to £100,000 salary (day rate dependent on experience) Start: ASAP / Short notice preferred Working model: On-site / hybrid (as required) Client Details We are recruiting an Interim Head of People to support one of the UK's most dynamic and fast‑paced creative and media-led environments, based at MediaCity in Manchester. This role sits at the heart of a nationally significant creative hub and operates at the intersection of a high‑growth media ecosystem and a well‑established, FTSE‑listed parent organisation. The interim will play a critical role during a period of transition and momentum, working closely with senior leadership to ensure stability, progression and cultural alignment. Reporting jointly to the site CEO and a Group People Director, this is a visible, influential assignment requiring a confident, commercially minded senior People leader who can operate at pace and add immediate value. Description Lead the People agenda for a complex, creative business environment, enabling growth and organisational capability. Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and senior leadership team. Build and sustain a collaborative, inclusive and high‑performance culture aligned with creative and media-sector expectations. Operate with a group-wide perspective, aligning local people practices with established governance, policies and standards. Lead on employee relations, managing complex and sensitive ER matters with confidence and pragmatism. Support broader group activity as required, including acquisitions, TUPE and change programmes. Partner closely with senior People leadership on governance, reward, workforce planning and people analytics. Ensure people policies remain compliant and fit for purpose in line with current and evolving employment legislation. Champion modern, data-led and innovative people practices appropriate to a fast-evolving creative and media landscape. Provide leadership and direction to the local People team, ensuring continuity and engagement during the interim period. Profile This role will suit an experienced interim Head of People / People leader who is comfortable working in visible, ambiguous and fast‑moving environments. Essential experience includes: Proven experience operating at Head of People / HR Director level in a complex organisation. Strong grounding in UK employment law, ER, governance and policy development. Experience leading and developing high-performing People teams. Track record of supporting organisational change, transition or transformation. Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, with evidence of embedding inclusive practices. Confident working with people data, analytics and HR systems (e.g. Workday or similar). High levels of integrity, judgement and discretion. Ability to balance commercial pragmatism with cultural sensitivity in creative or fast-paced sectors.Backgrounds in media, creative industries, real estate and property, leisure, or similarly matrixed organisations would be advantageous, though not essential. Job Offer Why This Assignment? A high-profile interim leadership role in one of the UK's most recognisable creative destinations. Exposure to senior stakeholders at local and group level. Opportunity to make a tangible impact over a defined 4-5 month period. Backed by the scale, stability and governance of a major UK corporate owner, while operating in an agile, creative setting. Fantastic location - role is located in the heart of Salford in Media City

Welding Coordinator | Rochdale, Greater Manchester | Full Time, Permanent | £40k + overtime at premium rates + 6% pension A world-class market leader in the manufacture of automatic combustion equipment is seeking a Welding Coordinator to join its rapidly expanding firm, which exports to over 40 countries worldwide and serves a broad range of blue-chip customers. Based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, the successful Welding Coordinator will work full time, earning a competitive salary dependent on experience. As a Welding Coordinator, you will work alongside an experienced team of engineers, performing on-site installations of burners and burner/boiler control systems, and manufacturing pre-fabricated energy centres which are built at our headquarters in Rochdale. You will be working in a brand-new production facility with excellent working conditions. Purpose of role The Welding Coordinator is responsible for planning, supervising, and controlling all welding-related activities to ensure welded products meet quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. The role acts as the technical link between design, quality, and production, with accountability for welding compliance throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Welding Planning & Control As a Welding Coordinator, you will work in accordance with recognised international guidance, particularly EN/ISO 14731:2019 (Welding coordination – Tasks and responsibilities). You will: Specify and prepare welding activities in accordance with applicable standards and contractual requirements Select appropriate welding processes, consumables, equipment, and parameters Develop, approve, and implement Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), ensuring they are supported by WPQRs where required Allocate welding tasks to suitably qualified welders and operators Quality Assurance & Compliance Ensure compliance with ISO 14731, ISO 3834, and (where applicable) EN 1090, EN 15085, PED, or CPR requirements Define and maintain welding quality plans, inspection and test plans (ITPs) Oversee non-destructive testing (NDT) and corrective actions for non-conformances Maintain traceability of materials, filler metals, and consumable certificates Supervision & Surveillance Monitor welding production activities and ensure adherence to approved procedures Control pre-heat, interpass, and post-weld heat treatment requirements Support shop floor teams with technical guidance and problem-solving Act as the focal point for welding-related decisions during production Documentation & Audits Maintain welding records, welder qualifications, procedure approvals, and inspection reports Support internal and external audits (e.g. third-party certification bodies) Participate in contract reviews from a welding and quality perspective Skills & Knowledge Requirements Strong knowledge of welding processes (MIG, MAG, TIG, etc.) Understanding of metallurgy, joint design, distortion control, and heat input Familiarity with welding standards and codes (ISO, EN, AWS where applicable) Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications Professional Skills High attention to detail and strong quality focus Strong coordination and communication skills Ability to liaise effectively with design, QA, production, and certification bodies Problem-solving mindset, particularly in non-conformance situations What’s next? It’s easy! Click “APPLY” now — we can’t wait to hear from you! Your data will be handled in line with GDPR