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We're pleased to be supporting Qualifications Wales with the appointment of a new Executive Director of Corporate Resources. Qualifications Wales is the independent regulator of qualifications and the qualification system in Wales. It is responsible for ensuring that qualifications and the qualifications system are effective in meeting the reasonable needs of learners in Wales, and for promoting public confidence in these. Key Information • Location: Newport with a hybrid approach., • Contract: Permanent and full-time, requests for alternative working patterns can be discussed at interview., • Salary: £92,000 - £101,000 depending on experience, along with civil service pension (employer contribution of 28.97%), 31 days' annual leave, and other competitive benefits. Relocation support could be considered. Reporting to the Chief Executive and as a member of the Executive team, the Executive Director - Corporate Resources will provide strategic leadership to the Corporate Resources directorate and be an active member of the executive team contributing to leadership across the whole organisation. This post holder will be personally responsible to the Chief Executive for overseeing the financial stewardship of Qualifications Wales, management of its human and financial resources and assets, the fulfilment of its statutory and regulatory obligations, and compliance with other relevant legislation. They must ensure that high standards of corporate governance are in place, both within the directorate and across all areas of the organisation. This post holder will also be responsible for ensuring that the organisation receives excellent service from Corporate Resources teams to support our regulatory and policy work in a timely and cost-effective manner. Summary of Requirements • Professionally qualified in at least one corporate specialism (HR, ICT, Finance (CCAB qualified), Corporate Governance, Facilities or Procurement)., • Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to represent the organisation with other public bodies, building relationships that lead to mutually beneficial collaboration., • An ability to inspire and motivate professionals through a period of change and innovation whilst engendering consistent and accountable approaches to work., • Extensive experience of working in a strategic leadership role, able to demonstrate a track record in:, • Managing corporate function(s) to ensure the smooth operation of the organisation., • Motivate and enhance performance and staff development, • Business planning and resource management, • Supporting organisational decision making through sound governance structures, • Leading change in systems or processes, • Developing controls and tracking performance to enhance delivery and manage risk To Apply Qualifications Wales have retained Acorn by Synergie to support and manage this round of recruitment. To learn more, please contact Acorn by Synergie. If you would like to apply, please submit the following for consideration ahead of the deadline on 22 March 2026. • Updated CV, • Supporting statement (maximum of 2,000 words) detailing your motivation for applying and your suitability with the person specification in consideration. If you have any issues with these dates or require any further reasonable adjustments as part of the process then please contact Acorn by Synergie We look forward to hearing from you. Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

The Business: • Our client is an independent insurance broker with the capability to deliver like a national one., • They are an award winning business with a strong market reputation for excellence across client care, staff development, insurer relationships and community impact., • Independence is central to their identity. Unlike many independent brokers, this is not a business that can or will ever be sold to a consolidator., • Their long term strategy is clear, and their independence secured….it is one of the reasons people choose to build careers there. Overview: • Most Account Executive roles talk about building a book, this one starts with one!, • We are looking for an experienced Motor Trade Account Executive to inherit and develop a significant, well established portfolio following the planned retirement of a highly respected Account Director., • This is a rare opportunity to take over long standing relationships built over many years with motor trade clients who value expertise, advice and service., • You will inherit a strong portfolio from day one while being supported to develop and grow it further over time. The Role: • Taking over the management and development of a significant motor trade portfolio from a retiring Account Director., • Building strong long term relationships with established clients across the motor trade sector., • Leading renewal strategy, client advisory and programme development., • Working closely with broking teams to negotiate competitive and appropriate cover with insurers., • Identifying opportunities to strengthen programmes, improve cover and deepen client relationships., • Supporting organic growth across the existing portfolio., • Working with internal teams to ensure consistently high service standards for clients., • Representing the business in the local market and strengthening relationships with key insurers and introducers. What You Will Bring: • Strong experience as an Account Executive or Development Executive within commercial insurance, • Proven experience working with motor trade clients, • The ability to build trusted long term relationships with business owners and decision makers, • Strong insurer market knowledge within motor trade risks, • A commercial mindset and the confidence to lead client discussions and renewal strategy, • The ability to develop and grow an established portfolio over time, • CII qualifications are welcome but capability, credibility and relationship skills matter most What You Will Get • The opportunity to inherit a significant and well established motor trade portfolio, • Long term succession planning from a retiring Account Director, • The backing of a respected independent broker with strong insurer relationships, • A business that values expertise, relationships and long term thinking, • Competitive bonus structure and long term incentive plan, • Excellent pension and benefits package, • The autonomy to build and grow your portfolio within a supportive environment If you are an experienced Motor Trade Account Executive looking for the rare opportunity to inherit a substantial book while still having room to grow it further, this is a role well worth exploring. If you would like to know more about the portfolio or the long term opportunity behind it, feel free to call for a confidential conversation. Contact: Stephen Mallaband Reference: SM/102106 Candidate care: By responding to this advert you consent to Cavendish Maine processing the personal data included within this application. If your application is successful we will contact you to discuss the opportunity in more detail, within 48 hours of receiving your application. Should you not hear from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please be advised that if unsuccessful for this role we may keep your details in our hold file, during which time you may be contacted for other suitable vacancies. If you do not want us to do this please call us to advise. In the meantime, we would like to thank you for your interest in Cavendish Maine.

Senior Project Manager / Uwch Reolwr Prosiect - Newport Summary We’re seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the establishment and delivery of our work in the South Wales Valleys - from initiation, planning and execution through to review and legacy planning. Our ambition is to work alongside communities and partners to ensure more people from underrepresented communities have equitable access to nature, heritage and local greenspaces. You’ll work closely with communities and partner organisations to understand what gets in the way of access - and then help remove those barriers in practical, lasting ways. This is a rare opportunity to shape new work in a place-based context. We’re looking for an inspirational leader with strong project management skills, capable of navigating complexity, building trust, and driving meaningful change at scale. You’ll listen, cocreate ideas, bring the right partners together, and secure the funding needed to turn shared ambition into action. You’ll need to be willing to travel across Wales with a particular focus on the South Wales Valleys. Mae’r hysbyseb wedi’i chyfieithu i’r Gymraeg ar gael yn yr atodiadau. What it's like to work here National Trust Cymru cares for many special places across Wales, from spectacular mountains, coast and countryside to some of the country’s finest castles, houses and gardens. We are also increasingly working through placebased partnerships to support vibrant urban and rural places beyond our own estate. This role offers flexible working between one of our South Wales hubs and home, with time increasingly spent across the South Wales Valleys as the work progresses. As this is a newer area of work for the National Trust, the role offers a genuine opportunity to help shape our approach - developing strong, placebased partnerships and ways of working rooted in local relationships, priorities and strengths. You’ll also be a senior member of our project and programme management community, contributing to best practice, learning and innovation across the National Trust. What you'll be doing This is a unique opportunity to work alongside others to shape National Trust Cymru’s contribution across the South Wales Valleys, with a strong focus on place-based partnerships. The role will play a pivotal part in delivering our strategic commitment to ending unequal access to nature, beauty and heritage. You’ll work at the intersection of communities, partners and the National Trust, helping to create opportunities for people who currently have the least access to nature, heritage and local places. In practice, you’ll: Build longterm, trusted relationships with community groups, local organisations, public bodies and other partners across the South Wales Valleys. Matrixed support: You’ll have the support of our Community and Participation, External Affairs and Fundraising leads in Wales to help develop relationships, build understanding and shape the ambition and focus of our work in the Valleys. Spend significant time listening to what matters to communities, listening to what matters to people, understanding local priorities, and developing a deep understanding of place, with matrix support from of our Community and Participation lead. Champion community voice, ensuring lived experience and local insight are central to every stage of design, decisionmaking and delivery. Codesign approaches and projects with communities and partners, ensuring collaboration from concept through to delivery. Shape ideas into tangible, impactful projects, identifying opportunities with the greatest potential to address unequal access to nature, beauty and heritage. You’ll have significant scope to shape the direction and focus of the work, supported by senior leaders and a growing network of partners. Lead and partner in projects that open up access to nature and heritage in inclusive, relevant and innovative ways. Secure external funding and resources, including developing compelling funding bids and forming strong delivery partnerships. Bring together multidisciplinary teams, aligning colleagues and partners around shared goals and a clear sense of purpose, working in a matrixed way with expertise from across Wales and the wider National Trust. Provide clear project leadership, planning effectively, communicating openly and maintaining momentum through complexity and change. This is a role where your work has clear purpose, and where you will be able to see the difference your leadership makes to places and people. To discuss the role, contact Helen Pye, Assistant Director - Who we're looking for • have successfully led complex, multi-partner multi-million-pound projects, from start to finish - including securing funding, managing largescale procurement, and overseeing budgets., • hold a recognised qualification in project (e.g. ChPP, APM PMQ) or programme management (e.g. MSP), with a commitment to ongoing professional development., • are a confident communicator, able to build strong relationships at all levels, including with senior leaders, executive teams and external partners., • are skilled in community engagement and comfortable working closely with local people in inclusive and respectful ways., • think strategically and remain calm under pressure, able to navigate ambiguity and adapt projects as contexts evolve., • have knowledge of, or strong connections to the South Wales Valleys, its distinct communities, places, and local character - or the ability to build this quickly and authentically., • have developed successful significant partnership funding bids and managed relationships with major funders., • are experienced in leading and coordinating multidisciplinary teams in a matrix working environment., • are motivated by fairness, inclusion and creating positive change. The package The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) Rental deposit loan scheme Season ticket loan EV car lease scheme Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. Flexible working whenever possible Employee assistance programme Free parking at most Trust places Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.

Director-Track Opportunity | Commercial & Residential Building Surveying An independent building consultancy is seeking an experienced Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS) to join its expanding team delivering commercial and residential building surveying services across the South West of England. This is a senior, client-facing role suited to a surveyor who combines strong technical expertise with commercial awareness and an entrepreneurial mindset. The position offers a clear pathway toward senior leadership and director-level responsibility for the right individual. The Role You will deliver a wide range of commercial and residential building surveying services, working with a varied client base including developers, investors, landlords, commercial occupiers, and private homeowners. The role will involve managing instructions from initial enquiry through to final report delivery, providing clear professional advice and maintaining strong client relationships. Key responsibilities include: * Undertaking commercial and residential building surveys * Delivering RICS Level 2 and Level 3 residential surveys * Conducting commercial building surveys and defect diagnosis * Providing dilapidations advice and inspections * Managing projects from instruction through to completion * Preparing detailed technical reports and professional advice * Completing measured surveys and producing CAD drawings * Supporting planning and development-related work and feasibility input * Liaising with clients, consultants, and contractors throughout projects This is a hybrid role, combining site inspections, home working, and collaboration with the wider consultancy team. Client Engagement & Business Development You will play an important role in building long-term client relationships and contributing to the growth of the consultancy. Responsibilities include: * Developing relationships with commercial and residential clients * Contributing to fee proposals and converting enquiries into instructions * Generating repeat business and new opportunities * Supporting the continued development of commercial and residential surveying services This role suits a surveyor who understands that modern building surveying is both a professional and commercial discipline. Skills & Experience * MRICS Chartered Building Surveyor * Minimum 5 years professional building surveying experience * Proven experience across commercial and residential property * Strong experience delivering commercial building surveys and defect analysis * Experience undertaking RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys * Proficiency in CAD and measured surveys * Good understanding of planning and development processes * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Strong organisation and ability to work independently Why This Role Is Different This is not a high-volume surveying role. You will have autonomy, influence, and visibility within the business from day one. You will be trusted to manage your own projects, engage directly with clients, and contribute to the strategic growth of the business. There is genuine scope to help develop specialist service lines and expand both commercial and residential workstreams. Progression & Director Pathway This role is designed with long-term progression in mind. The successful candidate will have a clear pathway to senior leadership and director-level responsibility, with the opportunity to influence business strategy, grow fee income, and contribute to the future direction of the practice. Whats on Offer * £60,000 £85,000 salary depending on experience * Uncapped performance-related bonus * Hybrid working and flexible structure * Clear pathway to senior and director-level roles * Opportunity to play a key role in a growing independent consultancy JBRP1_UKTJ

About the OpportunityBuild Maintain Recruit Limitedis working on behalf of a well-established, independent civil and structural engineering consultancy to recruit a Senior / Principal Drainage Engineer for their growing Cardiff office.Our client is recognised for delivering high-quality, sustainable engineering solutions across the infrastructure sector. With a strong reputation for technical excellence and collaborative project delivery, they are seeking a bright, enthusiastic, and open-minded individual to help lead and further develop their Drainage Infrastructure team.The RoleWorking within a dynamic and supportive team, and overseen by an Associate Director, you will play a key role in leading the delivery of civil engineering design across a range of challenging infrastructure projects.The role has a strong focus on: • Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS), • Conventional surface water drainage design, • Foul water drainage design, • Flood risk management strategiesThis is a varied and technically challenging position suited to someone who thrives on solving complex engineering problems while delivering high-quality, client-focused solutions.You will assist in managing project delivery, mentoring junior team members, and supporting a culture where pride in work and customer service are central to everything delivered.Key Responsibilities, • Lead and support the design and delivery of drainage and infrastructure schemes., • Prepare and review surface water and foul water drainage strategies., • Design in accordance with Sewers for Adoption and the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB)., • Coordinate and manage statutory approval processes (S104, S106, etc.)., • Liaise with Water Authorities, SuDS Approval Bodies, and statutory consultees., • Manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring effective prioritisation and client delivery., • Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and resource planning aligned with internal management systems., • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including Natural Resources Wales and the Environment Agency.Skills & Experience Required, • 7+ years experience in surface and foul water design and/or construction., • Strong knowledge of Sewers for Adoption and DMRB requirements., • Civil Engineering degree (preferably MSc)., • Chartered status, or close to completion of Professional Qualification with ICE or CIWEM., • Proficient in 3D design and modelling software including MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, AutoCAD, Civils 3D, and Autodesk ICM., • Experience with Water Authority approval processes (S104, S106 etc.)., • Experience obtaining SuDS Approval Body approval., • Understanding of national planning policy and infrastructure design requirements relating to flood risk management., • Experience managing teams and coordinating technical resources., • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously., • Methodical, proactive, and solutions-focused approach., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.Benefits, • Competitive, market-leading salary., • Agile and flexible working arrangements., • 24 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), with 34 days taken during Christmas office closure., • Additional one-day annual leave for every 5 years of service., • Life insurance and life assurance policies., • Health care cash plan (Westfield)., • Contributory pension scheme (5% employee / 7% employer)., • Payment of professional institution membership fees (ICE, CIWEM, IStructE, RICS, etc.)., • Clear pathway to professional membership and chartership., • Formal external training courses., • Regular in-house and external CPD sessions., • Social initiatives including sports, wellbeing activities, and charity support.For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Build Maintain Recruit Limited. JBRP1_UKTJ

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future. You'll join a collaborative and inclusive team where you're supported to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and contribute from day one. You'll work with a diverse client base, develop meaningful connections, and gain experience that extends beyond your local team. Together, we grow, belong and impact. Any additional information you require for this job can be found in the below text Make sure to read thoroughly, then apply. Role Overview As a Business Tax Director, you will play a senior leadership role within the Business Tax Advisory team, building on the high standards and expectations set at Associate Director level. You will drive strategic growth, lead complex compliance and advisory engagements, shape our market presence, and develop our people while modelling Forvis Mazars' values and competency expectations. This role is pivotal to the continued expansion of our advisory and compliance offering, particularly to mid-market companies and groups navigating complex tax legislation. You will be a trusted senior adviser, combining deep technical expertise, commercial acumen, and leadership that exemplifies our commitment to exceptional client experience. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Market Impact • Lead and grow the Business Tax compliance and advisory offering in Bristol, driving market presence and shaping the service line's strategic direction., • Identify, pursue, and convert high-value compliance and advisory opportunities, leveraging strong industry networks., • Act as senior adviser to key clients, delivering strategic tax planning and complex technical advice., • Lead major client relationships, ensuring the highest levels of service quality, responsiveness, and commercial insightaligned with our client service principles of listening, responding, and collaborating., • Provide inspirational leadership to the Business Tax team, role-modelling Forvis Mazars' values and competency expectations across Self & People, Client & Performance, Leadership, and Expertise., • Develop Associate Directors, Managers, and emerging leaders through coaching, structured development, performance management, and knowledge sharing., • Oversee the technical quality, risk management, and regulatory compliance of major tax engagements. Technical & Professional Expertise • ACA and/or CTA qualified (or equivalent), with extensive experience advising mid-market businesses on corporate tax matters., • Demonstrated leadership in delivering complex advisory engagements and managing a diverse client portfolio., • A role model of our values, consistently delivering exceptional service and driving positive cultural impact., • Excellent communication skills; able to influence executive-level stakeholders., • Strategic thinker with the ability to simplify complexity and deliver clear, actionable insight. At Forvis Mazars inclusion and diversity are central to our values. We recognise that being an inclusive and diverse organisation makes us stronger as a business. We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diverse nature of our clients and communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age, and disability. Forvis Mazars selects candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience. We welcome applicants who will contribute to our diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture. We know that a variety of perspectives creates stronger outcomes for our clients and our people. xrnqpay All candidates are selected based on skills, knowledge, and experience.

I am looking for a Commercial Maintenance Manager to work for a Heavy Plant Business. You will be based in South Wales but cover the UK. My client is looking to recruit a technically experienced workshop manager to oversee all commercial requirements for heavy plant entering the workshop from their clients. This position provides an exciting opportunity for the right candidate who wants to join a fast-paced SME in the mobile plant sector, and to grow and develop this already established section of the business. This is a hands-on, operationally embedded role focused on building external revenue, while driving quality control, performance improvement and cost discipline across workshop delivery. Working alongside our existing day-day Workshop Manager, you’ll take ownership of commercial performance and processes: quoting support, job costing, margin recovery, customer communication, KPI reporting, continuous improvement, and recruitment planning You will work closely with Maintenance, Operations and senior leadership to deliver an improvement in workshop efficiency and customer outcomes, ensuring repairs are delivered on time, within budget and to agreed quality standards. This position will report to the Asset Director and work closely with the Workshop & Maintenance team. The job will primarily be based at the company’s head offices in South Wales with occasional travel to client sites across the country. Key Responsib...

Job Title: Senior Town Planner | Associate Town Planner Location: Exeter Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established, award-winning multidisciplinary planning and design consultancy who are looking for a Senior Town Planner up to an Associate Town Planner. This practice is planning-led and works collaboratively across planning, architecture and landscape disciplines, delivering high-quality residential and commercial development schemes across the UK. This is a senior-level opportunity for a chartered planning professional with strong private sector experience to take a leading role within a growing consultancy environment. The Role As a Town Planner, you will manage a varied portfolio of development projects, provide strategic planning advice to clients, and contribute to the growth of the planning team. You will work closely with architects, designers and landscape specialists to deliver commercially focused and creative planning solutions. Key Responsibilities: • Leading and managing complex planning applications, appeals and development strategies, • Providing expert planning advice to private sector clients and landowners, • Mentoring and supporting junior planners and graduates, • Developing and maintaining strong client relationships, • Contributing to business development and strategic growth initiatives, • Chartered Member of the RTPI (MRTPI), • Proven experience in the private sector (consultancy or developer-side), • Strong knowledge of UK planning policy, development management and planning strategy, • Commercial awareness and excellent client-facing communication skills, • Competitive salary and discretionary bonus, • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, • Opportunity to work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team, • Clear progression pathway to senior leadership and director level Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on 01792 362 010 or JBRP1_UKTJ

About The Role Job Title: Field Service Engineer - Bristol Division: Wastekit Purpose of Role Service Engineers are responsible for servicing and maintaining recycling equipment on a reactive and scheduled basis. They will work towards achieving their own targets as well as customer SLAs. Service level agreements are agreed and set with our customers and must be achieved. Service Engineers will work closely with the Service Planning Supervisor, Technical Manager and Operations Director to ensure an efficient and safe delivery. Customer Service • To liaise with the call controllers and Field Service Supervisors to provide the best service to the customers., • The engineer is expected to help plan their daily work to maximize customer service, achieve the highest standards and productivity using electronic and verbal communications as appropriate., • The engineer should always try and take ownership of engineering issues so that the customer is provided with good service., • Engineers are expected to achieve targets set by their Field Service Supervisor and be aware of all customer service level agreements and aim to adhere to them always., • Maintain confidentiality and discretion always., • Carry out any reasonable task deemed necessary., • May be required to work out of area during periods of varying workload volumes and during engineer shortages which can require overnight stays., • Always carry your ID and any Health and Safety accreditation (cards) when at work.Records and Documentation, • To accurately and clearly complete all paperwork and electronic data as required by Wastekit or the customer according to the company procedures., • Accurately record time, parts used and any other details either electronically or manually as required., • Prompt action should be taken to ensure replacement parts are acquired to replenish van stock or parts specially ordered to return to a breakdown being mindful of any customer SLAs., • Pass on any new business leads to sales department.Skills/Knowledge and Qualifications Required, • Shall have good fault-finding and diagnostic skills, • To be able to understand hydraulic and electrical circuit diagrams., • Will be able to show and apply sound knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic principles, • Can use and understand various electrical and hydraulic test equipment, • Be aware of the Companys procedures and adhere to them always., • To pass on any technical knowledge that may help other engineers., • Use good engineering practice and standards always., • Update engineering knowledge when able., • Always use cost effective but safe measures to carry out tasks., • Can work with the minimum of supervision., • To attend meetings and training courses as required by your Field Service Supervisor.Standards, • Comply with all requirements in the Work Instruction for Engineer Responsibilities., • Comply with instructions given by Field Service Supervisors, Managers and Directors., • To maintain and use company issued equipment and vehicles in a safe manner and according to PHS Group policies., • To take responsibility for the safe keeping of stock and be accountable for stock balances., • To keep accurate records (using stock usage sheets and or electronic recording as appropriate) of when and where the stock is used., • Ensure correct uniform is worn and kept in clean condition and always use PPE when it is required., • Any documentation which is required to be returned to the office is done so in time., • Vans should be kept clean, tidy and maintained as per MFM-02 Commercial Vehicle Transport Policy and appropriate care taken of PPE, tools and stock.Desirable Knowledge and Qualifications, • Ideally from a service engineering, electrical or hydraulic background with an ability to demonstrate the skill of fault finding and repair., • City & Guilds in electrical and mechanical engineering., • Competent in the use of electrical and hydraulic test equipment., • A sound knowledge of single and three phase electrical equipment and hydraulic circuits., • A mature disciplined approach and good personal administrative and customer care skills., • 17th edition electrical regulations/City & Guilds electrical and mechanical engineering. JBRP1_UKTJ

Location We're looking for someone ideally based in Bristol to support our South West region, working with teams in Bristol, Cardiff, Cheltenham, and Plymouth. You'll be travelling regularly between these offices, with occasional visits to other Ridge offices as needed. About the role Reporting to the People Partner Lead and working closely with the Head of People, People Director and wider People leadership team, this role exists to act as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to senior leaders across the region. You'll shape and deliver people priorities that enable business performance, support growth and create a compelling employee experience. This is a broad, senior generalist role, combining strategic partnering with hands-on delivery and leadership of a People Advisory team (People Advisor and People Coordinator). You will set strategic direction, lead operational and tactical people activity, and develop forward-looking people solutions aligned to Ridge People Strategy and values. You'll work confidently across long-term people planning, change and transformation, and day-to-day leadership challenges, bringing clarity, insight and momentum in a fast-paced and evolving environment. What you need to do to be effective in this role • Build strong, trusted relationships across the business, embedding yourself with leaders to shape and deliver people priorities aligned to the experience we want to create for our people., • Act as a two-way conduit between the business and the People team, bringing commercial insight into people solutions and people insight into business decision-making., • Co-design, plan and deliver people initiatives across the employee lifecycle, coordinating delivery and drawing on specialist support where appropriate., • Lead and support change and transformation activity within the region, setting direction, managing impact and supporting leaders to navigate complexity and ambiguity., • Own the people outcomes of acquisitions and TUPE transfers within the region, ensuring risks are anticipated, leaders are aligned and integration delivers a positive, sustainable experience for individuals., • Own and embed core people practices across your region, including workforce planning, induction, performance development, reward and recognition, career progression and engagement action planning., • Enable leaders and managers to take ownership of performance, careers and development by building capability and providing practical tools, coaching and guidance., • Support the identification and development of talent, helping to create meaningful, career-defining experiences for our people., • Partner with leaders to deliver inclusive, engaging and high-performing teams, championing diversity, equity and inclusion in both thinking and practice., • Take ownership of people data and insight for the region, using evidence to shape decisions, anticipate trends, manage risk and drive meaningful improvement in people outcomes., • Work closely with the ER & Integration Lead to ensure employee relations activity is well governed, with clear ownership, appropriate escalation and a strong focus on early intervention, consistency and risk management., • Act as the senior owner for complex or high-risk employee relations matters, guiding leaders on the right outcomes and holding overall accountability for fairness, proportionality and business impact., • Work collaboratively with the wider People team and other support functions to deliver a seamless, high-quality employee experience. Relationships are central to this role. We're looking for someone who understands how people and organisations work, and who can translate insight into practical, commercially sound people solutions. Experience within the built environment, professional services or a similarly complex, project-based sector would be advantageous. Whilst you will ideally be CIPD qualified, the following skills and experience are essential: • Proven experience operating as a People / HR Business Partner in a complex, fast-paced environment, with the credibility to influence and challenge senior leaders., • Broad and deep generalist HR experience, enabling you to shape and deliver effective people solutions across the full employee lifecycle., • Experience supporting organisational change and transformation, including restructures, M&A, TUPE or other significant change programmes., • Strong commercial judgement, with the ability to balance people outcomes and business performance., • Sound employee relations capability and employment law knowledge, with a pragmatic approach that focuses on prevention, early resolution and building confident managers., • The confidence to coach, influence and challenge leaders constructively, helping them make better people decisions., • A progressive, agile mindset and genuine interest in evolving people practice and emerging HR trends., • Ability to operate effectively in ambiguity, taking ownership, setting direction and maintaining momentum in evolving situations., • Strong analytical and digital capability, using people data and insight to inform decisions and drive improvement., • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to move fluidly between listening, advising, coaching and influencing at all levels., • A collaborative, team-oriented approach, with a willingness to share knowledge and work across boundaries to get the best outcome., • Resilience, judgement and common sense – able to prioritise effectively, simplify where possible and focus energy on what will make the biggest difference. 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Technical Support Director You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below. Telford Permanent Up to circa £75,000 per annum (experience dependant) + Bonus + Car + other perks Are you a hands-on engineering leader ready to make a real impact? This established and globally recognised engineering business is seeking a dynamic Technical Support Director to take full ownership of customer-facing technical functions, with a strong emphasis on strengthening After-sales and Service Support. This critical, high-impact role offers the opportunity to enhance customer experience, elevate operational performance, and lead teams at the heart of product commissioning, service and lifecycle support. Youll work closely with the board, helping to shape the long-term strategy of a business known for innovation, reliability and worldwide customer trust. As the Technical Support Director, you will be getting involved in: • Leading and developing Technical Support, Commissioning and Aftersales teams across cost, quality and delivery metrics, • Owning the full aftersales operation, including service delivery, maintenance strategies, service engineering performance and spares management, • Ensuring a seamless transition from commissioning into service support to protect customer uptime and satisfaction, • Acting as the senior escalation point for complex technical or customer issues, resolving challenges quickly and professionally, • Enhancing service processes, strengthening service-level performance, and implementing continuous improvement across technical support and aftersales functions, • Working cross-functionally to improve collaboration between key departments, • Senior leadership experience within engineering or manufacturing, • Proven experience leading and improving aftersales, technical support or service operations, • The ability to influence through managers and lead multi-disciplinary teams, • A track record of improving delivery, customer satisfaction, quality or operational efficiency, • Strong communication, relationship-building and problem-solving skills, • A strong technical engineering background Our mission is to support our clients in their creation of an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to providing a barrier-free recruitment process, so if you require any reasonable accessibility adjustments within the application process, then please make it known at the earliest opportunity. We will carefully consider your details and advise you if we're able to progress with your application within 72 working hours.If you do not hear from us within this time your details wont be retained. So, if you're not successful on this occasion, do continue to respond to future roles we advertise. In the meantime, all good wishes and continued success with your search for employment. About Us Prince Personnel are an employment agency working on behalf of our client.Whether youre seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment or contract youll find us easy to deal with.Located in thriving Telford, we focus on jobs in Shropshire, Staffordshire and North Wales. xrnqpay Prince Personnel specialise in commercial, accounts and finance and operations recruitment.With the best jobs around we are an independent agency working hard for you. Reference: AA26775

Funeral Branch Manager Ready to make your application Please do read through the description at least once before clicking on Apply. (Internal job title: Senior Funeral Director - this is the contractual title) Location: R. Davies & Son Funeral Directors, Covering Bristol Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum Full Time | Includes on-call rota Lead with care. Lead with standards. Lead with purpose. We are looking for a compassionate, capable and commercially aware Funeral Branch Manager to lead our branch in Larkhall. Internally, this role carries the contractual title of Senior Funeral Director, reflecting its seniority and responsibility within our funerals business. This is a leadership role for someone who combines empathy with operational strength. You'll guide families through some of the most important moments of their lives while leading your team to deliver consistently high standards, regulatory excellence and sustainable branch performance. Why This Role Matters Every branch is built on trust - trust from families, colleagues and the wider community. As Funeral Branch Manager, you are the standard-setter. Around 70% of your time will be spent delivering and overseeing funeral services. The remaining time will focus on leading people, maintaining operational control, managing compliance and ensuring the branch performs both commercially and professionally. You will be responsible for: • Leading and developing your team, • Maintaining high service and care standards, • Ensuring regulatory compliance and audit readiness, • Supporting at-need performance and funeral plan conversations, • Deliver complex funeral arrangements with professionalism and empathy, • Guide families clearly through options and next steps, • Run pre-funeral briefings and oversee service delivery, • Observe arrangements and funerals to uphold care standards Manage and Develop the Team, • Lead recruitment, onboarding and ongoing 1:1 performance conversations, • Manage rotas, holiday and sickness cover, • Ensure regulatory training and compliance standards are met, • Embed accountability, professionalism and ownership, • Support succession planning and development Drive Operational Excellence, • Oversee branch standards and high-quality care of the deceased, • Maintain accurate records and legal documentation, • Ensure inspection readiness and regulatory compliance, • Monitor costs including overtime and hire cars, • Identify service improvements and implement change Build Local Presence, • Lead local marketing activity, • Develop relationships with care homes, celebrants and community groups, • Represent the branch at memorials and events, • Experience leading and developing teams in service-led environments, • A strong track record of maintaining standards and compliance, • Confidence operating within regulated or policy-driven environments, • Commercial awareness and comfort working with targets and cost control, • Strong organisational and documentation skills, • Calm decision-making in emotionally sensitive situations, • A full UK driving licence, • Comprehensive induction and structured development, • Opportunity to complete professional qualifications via our apprenticeship programme, • Bonus potential, • Life assurance cover, • Employee Assistance Programme, • 30-33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays), • Contributory pension scheme, • Relocation package considered If you are ready to lead with empathy, set clear standards and build a branch that families trust, we would love to hear from you.

I am looking for a Commercial Maintenance Manager to work for a Heavy Plant Business. You will be based in South Wales but cover the UK. My client is looking to recruit a technically experienced workshop manager to oversee all commercial requirements for heavy plant entering the workshop from their clients. This position provides an exciting opportunity for the right candidate who wants to join a fast-paced SME in the mobile plant sector, and to grow and develop this already established section of the business. This is a hands-on, operationally embedded role focused on building external revenue, while driving quality control, performance improvement and cost discipline across workshop delivery. Working alongside our existing day-day Workshop Manager, you’ll take ownership of commercial performance and processes: quoting support, job costing, margin recovery, customer communication, KPI reporting, continuous improvement, and recruitment planning You will work closely with Maintenance, Operations and senior leadership to deliver an improvement in workshop efficiency and customer outcomes, ensuring repairs are delivered on time, within budget and to agreed quality standards. This position will report to the Asset Director and work closely with the Workshop & Maintenance team. The job will primarily be based at the company’s head offices in South Wales with occasional travel to client sites across the country. Key Responsibilities • Promote and fully engage with all aspects of safe working control measures., • Develop the workshop’s external repair portfolio with existing and new client bases, targeting sustainable & profitable growth., • Help shape and support the existing workshop team to improve and develop standards., • Improve workshop performance: utilisation, efficiency, recovery rate, WIP, lead times, first-time-fix, rework/returns., • Collaborate with Finance & Maintenance to create baseline cost/profit assessments and a phased plan to reach profit-centre operation., • Manage and develop protocols around the external quote/repair processes to ensure visibility, standards and customer satisfaction, including sign-off documentation., • Reduce rework and repeat failures by strengthening root cause analysis, feedback loops, and standard repair methods., • Help support the Assets & Maintenance department where required. Job Skills & Requirements • You will have an in-depth knowledge of assets, their operations, mechanical, electrical & technical components, whilst the ideal candidate would have experience across the aggregates & minerals or construction sector. Ideally, you would have spent time at a major OEM within the sector., • Consistent, attentive and proactive approach to safety, in line with the company’s core ethos, safety principles and culture., • Proven customer-facing communication and commercial skills., • Good IT abilities, including maintenance & quoting systems user experience to oversee external repair works, in addition to MS office., • Ability to meet commercial targets & account management. The salary for this role is between £60,000 and £65,000 pa and includes a car

Join an industry-leading structural steel fabricator, in partnership with Bennett and Game, as they continue their impressive growth and expansion. With an annual turnover of £15 million, this dynamic and forward-thinking company is at the forefront of innovation in the structural steel sector. Their ambitious growth trajectory is particularly focused on the aviation industry, where they have secured long-term relationships with high-profile clients and are delivering cutting-edge projects that push the boundaries of engineering and design. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a minimum of 6 years' experience in managing steel-based projects to join a dynamic and growing business. In this senior role, you will report directly to the Projects Director and Managing Director, giving you significant influence over project outcomes and a close working relationship with the leadership team. Project Manager Position Remuneration Competitive Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 depending on experience Generous Holiday Package: 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays Pension Scheme: Company-backed pension for your future security Company Vehicle: Access to a pool car for site visits Career Growth: Join a growing company with opportunities for advancement and leadership roles Project Manager Position Overview Act as the key point of contact for clients, ensuring requirements and specifications are met Read and interpret technical drawings to understand project requirements Allocate fabrication and processing routes for products Support the Estimating team with quotations and client follow-ups Liaise with production and logistics teams to ensure smooth project delivery Maintain overall financial control and commercial performance of projects Lead planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource coordination Manage risk, change, and contractual performance Build and develop strong client relationships to encourage repeat business Support and mentor site teams throughout project delivery Project Manager Position Requirements Willing to commute to projects Ideally have Aviation, Structural Steel and Lifting Ops experience Must have Project Management experience within the steel fabrication industry Strong understanding of various steel infrastructure systems such as: bridges, gantries, plate girders, steel frames, and steel structures Ability to read and interpret technical drawings Experience managing relationships with end users and main contractors Excellent communication skills across all levels both written and verbal Effective time management, leadership and organisational skillBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for

I am looking for a Maintenance Manager (Commercial Maintenance Manager) who is commercially astute to work for a Heavy Plant Business. You will drive the business and bring in work from other Heavy Plant and Quarrying companies. You will be based in South Wales but cover the UK. My client is looking to recruit a technically experienced workshop manager to oversee all commercial requirements for heavy plant entering the workshop from their clients. This position provides an exciting opportunity for the right candidate who wants to join a fast-paced SME in the mobile plant sector, and to grow and develop this already established section of the business. This is a hands-on, operationally embedded role focused on building external revenue, while driving quality control, performance improvement and cost discipline across workshop delivery. Working alongside our existing day-day Workshop Manager, you’ll take ownership of commercial performance and processes: quoting support, job costing, margin recovery, customer communication, KPI reporting, continuous improvement, and recruitment planning You will work closely with Maintenance, Operations and senior leadership to deliver an improvement in workshop efficiency and customer outcomes, ensuring repairs are delivered on time, within budget and to agreed quality standards. This position will report to the Asset Director and work closely with the Workshop & Maintenance team. The job will primarily be based at the company’s head offices in South Wales with occasional travel to client sites across the country. Key Responsibilities • Promote and fully engage with all aspects of safe working control measures., • Develop the workshop’s external repair portfolio with existing and new client bases, targeting sustainable & profitable growth., • Help shape and support the existing workshop team to improve and develop standards., • Improve workshop performance: utilisation, efficiency, recovery rate, WIP, lead times, first-time-fix, rework/returns., • Collaborate with Finance & Maintenance to create baseline cost/profit assessments and a phased plan to reach profit-centre operation., • Manage and develop protocols around the external quote/repair processes to ensure visibility, standards and customer satisfaction, including sign-off documentation., • Reduce rework and repeat failures by strengthening root cause analysis, feedback loops, and standard repair methods., • Help support the Assets & Maintenance department where required. Job Skills & Requirements • You will have an in-depth knowledge of assets, their operations, mechanical, electrical & technical components, whilst the ideal candidate would have experience across the aggregates & minerals or construction sector. Ideally, you would have spent time at a major OEM within the sector., • Consistent, attentive and proactive approach to safety, in line with the company’s core ethos, safety principles and culture., • Proven customer-facing communication and commercial skills., • Good IT abilities, including maintenance & quoting systems user experience to oversee external repair works, in addition to MS office., • Ability to meet commercial targets & account management. The salary for this role is between £60,000 and £65,000 pa and includes a car

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