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Your new company A forward-thinking local authority in Greater Manchester is seeking a Principal Project Manager to play a pivotal role in delivering a diverse and ambitious capital programme exceeding £50 million.This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic and growing Capital Projects team at a strategic level, where you'll act as deputy to the Head of Capital Projects and lead the delivery of some of the region's most complex and high-value schemes. Your new role You will be responsible for three key areas: Strategic Leadership: Deputising for the Head of Service, contributing to programme governance, investment planning, and aligning delivery with long-term corporate strategies. Team Management: Leading and developing a growing team of Project Managers, Assistant PMs and Apprentices, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Project Delivery: Personally managing flagship capital projects (£15m-£50m+), acting as Client Representative and Contract Administrator under JCT and NEC contracts, ensuring compliance, value for money, and stakeholder satisfaction. What you'll need to succeed • Proven experience in delivering complex capital projects from inception to completion., • Strong working knowledge of JCT/NEC contracts, CDM 2015, and the Building Safety Act 2022., • Chartered membership (or working towards) with CIOB, RICS, ICE or APM., • Excellent leadership, stakeholder engagement, and financial management skills. This is initially a 6-month temporary contract with a view to becoming permanent after that. If you'd like to lead high-impact projects that shape the future of the borough, enjoy a supportive environment with clear pathways for professional development and chartership, as well as work flexibly with a strong emphasis on work-life balance, this is the one! 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.co.uk

We’re reimagining work/life balance – and you could be part of it. At OFG, we're proud to be part of the 4-Day Working Week trial – a bold step toward giving our teams more time to recharge, refresh, and enjoy life outside of work. That means you could be working 80% of your usual hours, while still earning 100% of your pay. If the trial proves successful, we’ll roll out the 4DWW across the Group – making now the perfect time to join #TeamOFG and help shape the future of work. Job Title: Head of HR / Employee Relations, Europe & Middle East Salary: TBC Location: Hybrid Manchester- (2 days in office per week) Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday. About Us: At Outcomes First Group, we believe every child can thrive when given the right environment for success. As one of the world’s leading providers in our sector, we deliver exceptional, research-led education tailored to each individual, with smaller class sizes and personalised learning plans. Our vision is to empower every child with a world-class education that nurtures potential and inspires lifelong learning, our mission is to unlock that potential through personalised learning and opportunity, and our promise is simple: we listen, we work together, and we are accountable to one another to make the remarkable happen. Job Purpose: As Outcomes First Group (OFG) enters an exciting period of growth and international expansion, this role will play a critical part in shaping the Group’s organisational resilience by leading and delivering the employee relations strategy and operations across Europe and the Middle East. Combining strategic influence with deep technical expertise, the postholder will ensure legal compliance, effective case management, and proactive risk mitigation, while directly managing complex ER issues in a regulated, multi-site environment. They will bring both knowledge and delivery capability to support leaders with practical solutions, alongside playing a key role in M&A due diligence and post-acquisition people risk management. Against the backdrop of OFG’s strong reputation as a leading provider of specialist and inclusive education, supporting over 6,500 children and young people across more than 90 schools, the role will embed consistent ER practices, strengthen organisational capability, and enable the Group to deliver on its vision of building incredible futures for children and young people worldwide. What you'll do: • Employee Relations Leadership – Develop and deliver the ER strategy for the region, ensuring consistent application of policies and alignment with local labour laws., • M&A Due Diligence – Lead the people-related workstream during due diligence, assessing employment liabilities, contractual obligations, and workforce risks., • Post-Acquisition Compliance – Oversee ER aspects of integration, including TUPE/transfer processes, works council engagement, and collective agreements., • Case Management – Advise and coach business leaders on complex disciplinary, grievance, and performance matters, ensuring fairness and compliance., • Policy Governance – Maintain and update regional HR policies and procedures, ensuring they meet local legal requirements and best practice standards., • Regulatory Compliance – Partner with legal and compliance teams to mitigate people-related risks in regulated settings., • Stakeholder Partnership – Build strong working relationships with business leaders, legal teams, and employee representatives to enable effective resolution of people matters. What we're looking for: • Extensive employee relations experience across multiple European and Middle Eastern jurisdictions., • Demonstrated expertise in M&A due diligence and post-acquisition ER integration., • Deep understanding of employment law, TUPE, and collective bargaining., • Strong coaching and advisory skills for senior leaders., • Experience in regulated, multi-site environments, ideally in education, healthcare, or similarsectors., • Ability to manage high-risk, complex ER cases in a sensitive and commercially pragmatic way. Why join Outcomes First Group? About the Group Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of high quality special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for. We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running. Our divisional brands include Acorn Education, Options Autism, Blenheim Schools and Momenta Connect. Our Vision Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world. Our Mission We commit to unlocking our pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations. Our Promise We Listen. We never assume. We work together. To make the remarkable happen. We are accountable. To each other and for one another. Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including: • Life Assurance, • Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions, • “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks, • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits, • 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, • Cycle to Work Schemes, • Electric Car Purchase Scheme, • Critical illness cover We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. Please note: 4DWW is subject to successful completion of your probation period and is not a contractual benefit. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

Property Damage Paralegal | Manchester | Hybrid | Up to £32K Join a dynamic legal team at the forefront of complex insurance litigation. The team advises leading insurers on a wide range of property, risk and coverage disputes, including major loss, fire, flood, and other high-value claims. You will work alongside experienced lawyers in a collaborative environment that values innovation, technical excellence and client service. As a Property Damage Paralegal, you will play a key role in supporting the litigation process from start to finish. Responsibilities include managing files, drafting and serving court documents, preparing bundles, coordinating hearings and site visits, and maintaining case records. This is an ideal role for someone looking to deepen their litigation experience within a specialist and supportive team, working on genuinely interesting and challenging cases. The Candidate • Paralegal with experience in litigation, ideally in insurance or property claims, • Strong interest in complex legal work and procedural accuracy, • Commercially aware with enthusiasm for client service and business development, • Able to work both independently and as part of a high-performing team, • Excellent organisation and time-management skills The Benefits and How to Apply • Up to £32K salary depending on experience, • Annual bonus scheme, • 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and option to buy or sell leave, • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, • Generous company pension, • Full benefits package Apply in the strictest confidence online or via telephone – no CV is required for an initial conversation. Contact: Dawn Everton, Retained Consultant Direct Dial: 0161 8263 140 Mobile: 07572 062 975 Email:

Ophthalmology Medical Director Northwest Region Full Time Permanent Position Our client is one of the UK’s largest independent sector healthcare providers and they provide a range of innovative and expert healthcare services to a great blend of NHS, private and insurance patients. With their own network of private hospitals nationwide and expert clinicians and surgeons within, they deliver more than 50 services from orthopaedics through ophthalmology, gynaecology, oral, spinal to weight loss. They are award winning and recognised for providing the highest level of quality, specialist secondary healthcare and excellent patient outcomes for over 50,000 patients each year. They have an opening for a Northwest Medical Director to undertake a 50/50 clinical ophthalmology/leadership role to be based out of their Manchester facility. The site has been ranked outstanding by the CQC and is all set to be a Centre of Excellence with KOL’s in Ophthalmology and world-renowned professors practicing out of the Manchester facility. This facility is bright, modern and clean with state-of-the-art equipment and technology to provide world class eye care. The Ophthalmology centre is able to undertake diagnosis and treatment in a single visit and undertakes a wide range and breadth of ophthalmological treatments to include cataracts and glaucoma treatment, oculoplastics, ptosis, blepharoplasties and together with the mobile ophthalmology units can provide virtual and physical retina services to ensure patients have great eye care. There are 5 mobile ophthalmology units that would also fall under the Northwest Clinical Director’s remit too. The role of Northwest Medical Director – Ophthalmology Reporting into the National Medical Director Secondary Care you will: - • Work collaboratively to strengthen and further develop the medical workforce across the Northwest sites under your remit., • Guide the organisation in ensuring the delivery of its clinical strategy and vision for leading service transformation., • Provide medical leadership to ensure that the Company consistently delivers the highest standards of clinical and professional healthcare practice in ophthalmology in the Northwest., • To work collaboratively to further develop the reputation of the Ophthalmology service, nationally and internationally as well as contributing positively to the commercial performance of all sites., • To play a vital role in shaping the organisation’s culture and strategic vision and communicating this to staff on the front line., • As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, share responsibility with the Service Directors and the Head of Nursing for decisions about the management of the site and its’ services, • Undertake a 50% clinical role practicing Ophthalmology and delivering great patient care and outcomes in the Northwest., • 50% Medical Director/people leadership responsibility for all staff in the Manchester area and across the 5 mobile units, • Will look at staff engagement, staff retention methods to maintain excellent staffing levels and patient care The person we are looking for will be: - • An expert Consultant Ophthalmologist with managerial experience, excellent leadership skills and the ability to command respect from clinicians., • The post holder must have the ability to be a positive force in clinical quality, operational and financial performance., • An expert change manager in secondary care and able to influence stakeholders at all levels in a clinical setting to achieve, willing to challenge the status quo to become and maintain the Rochdale centre as a world class centre of excellence for Ophthalmology., • Must have held a Clinical Director or Medical Director, Deputy Clinical Director or equivalent position for 5 years as a minimum., • Must be a Doctor of Medicine or equivalent medical degree from an accredited institution., • Valid Medical Licence to practice in the UK. The benefits • Our client will pay for your medical indemnity/insurance in FULL., • Flexible working patterns available to ensure you have a great work life balance., • All Doctors/Medical Directors are recruited on an employed contract/ salaried basis – a lot less hassle as you are not having to invoice patients or insure yourself., • You can also undertake 5th and 6th days in addition to core hours if you wish – or not!, • Paid study leave, • Death in service, • Cycle to work scheme, • 25 days annual leave, • Home working days available, • 5% matched pension contribution, • Relocation package of up to £8,000 available, • Signing on bonus/golden handshake

Salesforce Administrator – Automation Specialist £60,000 | Hybrid – Manchester We’re partnered with a well-established but fast-growing organisation based in Manchester that has been transforming its sector for over a decade. They’ve built a strong reputation for combining expertise, innovation, and community, and are now investing heavily in their digital transformation to support ambitious growth plans. They’re seeking a Salesforce Administrator with outstanding automation skills. This isn’t a maintenance role – it’s a chance to take ownership of the platform, streamline workflows, and build automation solutions that will drive efficiency across the business. The Role • Own the day-to-day administration and optimisation of Salesforce., • Design, implement, and enhance complex automation (Flows, Process Builder, Approval Processes, Workflow Rules)., • Collaborate with stakeholders to turn requirements into scalable, automation-led solutions., • Maintain data quality, create reports/dashboards, and ensure insights are accessible., • Stay on top of Salesforce releases and implement features that add real value., • Play a key role in exploring how AI can be integrated into Salesforce and wider business processes. About You • Proven experience as a Salesforce Administrator with a strong automation portfolio., • Advanced knowledge of building and optimising Flows., • Salesforce Certified Administrator (preferred)., • Strong communicator with excellent problem-solving skills., • Passionate about innovation, automation, and new technology opportunities. What’s on Offer • £60,000 salary + benefits., • Hybrid working (Manchester HQ, 2–3 days in the office)., • A chance to lead on automation strategy and delivery., • Exposure to AI-driven projects and innovation., • Collaborative, forward-thinking, and ambitious culture. If you’re a Salesforce expert with a passion for automation, this role offers the platform to make a real impact. Click apply or email me at for more details.

Learning & Development Specialist Based in Manchester City 5 days a week on site Paying £25,000 - £28,000 About the Role This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting and developing an online training platform, delivering relevant and engaging learning experie

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Are you passionate about turning data into action? As aSales Performance Specialist, youll play a key role in boosting sales effectiveness across the UK market. As a Sales Performance Specialist, you will be instrumental in supporting data-driven decision-making and enhancing sales effectiveness, pa

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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Health Play Specialist to work within the Therapeutic and Specialised Play Service at Paeds ED at North Manchester general hospital. The Health Play Specialist will be part of organising and taking part in patient experience agendas including events and Publi

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Applications Specialist - Pathology Territory: this role is covering UK wide, ideally based in Central UK/ Midlands As a leading innovator of women’s health, we at Hologic are empowering people to live healthier lives everywhere, every day. As the Applications Specialist - Pathology you will play

Join us as a Supplier Assurance Specialist at Barclays where you’ll play a critical role in ensuring our third-party suppliers meet their contractual obligations and operate in line with our internal standards. Mindset and behaviours aligned with Barclaysvalues, including integrity, service, excel

As a Software Sales Specialist, you’ll play a vital role in forging long-term relationships with clients, ensuring they see the value of investing in advanced software licensing and asset management solutions. Lead the entire sales process, qualifying opportunities and closing deals with optimal c

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