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Business Change Manager – Hybrid - Travel to Bristol and other offices once a month A leading commercial law firm is seeking a Business Change Manager to join its team. About the Company A leading UK commercial law firm with a national presence, known for advising both public and private sector organisations. The firm has strong expertise in sectors such as housing, local government, health and social care, construction, energy, higher education, and financial services. It is recognised for combining legal knowledge with practical, business-focused solutions for its clients. About the Role This is an exciting opportunity to join the Transformation Team during a period of significant change. The Business Change Manager will help accelerate organisational transformation, champion new ways of working, and deliver practical solutions that improve efficiency, productivity, and client service. Key responsibilities include: • Leading major change projects with firm-wide impact, ensuring collaboration and successful outcomes., • Supporting legal teams to enhance workflows, develop new products, and improve client services., • Implementing AI tools and other technology solutions to improve efficiency and productivity., • Conducting process mapping workshops, managing tasks, identifying risks, and facilitating smooth transitions., • Managing procurements and supplier relationships., • Supporting the Director of Transformation and Operations on strategic projects. What We’re Looking For • Strong experience in project management, business analysis, and organisational change., • Knowledge of law firms or professional services organisations is desirable., • Supplier management skills, including procurement, tendering, negotiation, and contracting., • Technologically savvy, with interest in leveraging tools to improve workflows., • Excellent communication, organisational skills, and attention to detail. Project management qualifications (e.g., PRINCE2, APMP) are advantageous., • Experience in continuous improvement, process mapping, and innovation initiatives., • Strong interpersonal skills and confidence engaging with stakeholders at all levels., • Self-motivated, collaborative, and adaptable. Why Join • Hybrid Working: Flexible arrangements with core hours 9am–5:15pm., • Learning & Development: Tailored training and clear progression opportunities., • Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing initiatives, mental health support, and employee-led programs., • Benefits: 25 days holiday (plus option to buy 5), discretionary bonus, pension scheme, private medical insurance, biennial health assessment, life assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, and cycle-to-work scheme.

Campus Lead Care First: Further Education - Great Barr Campus Salary: £42,000.00 per annum (not pro rata) Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am – 4.30pm Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Eligibility: UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Campus Lead to provide strong leadership and management within a multi-site specialist further education college. This role is key to ensuring outstanding outcomes for learners with SEND, SEMH, autism and associated needs, through the effective oversight of teaching and learning, pastoral care, behaviour, safeguarding and daily operations. Working closely with senior leaders, you will play a vital role in driving the college’s strategic vision and maintaining high standards across the campus. Your role will include: • Leading and managing the campus team to deliver high-quality education, support, and pastoral care for learners with SEND, SEMH, autism, and associated needs., • Act as the main point of contact for staff, learners, parents/carers, and external agencies, demonstrating pride and ownership of the campus., • Oversee teaching standards, learner progress, curriculum planning, and assessment strategies, supporting the college’s Quality Improvement Plan., • Promote a positive, inclusive culture, leading on behaviour management, learner wellbeing, and safeguarding (acting as Deputy DSL if required)., • Ensure compliance with statutory, health and safety, and data protection requirements, liaising with the Business Operations Manager to maintain site standards., • Monitor attendance, implement strategies to improve learner engagement, and maintain accurate records., • Line manage teaching and support staff, implementing performance management, professional development, and CPD plans., • Foster a motivated, collaborative, and high-performing team culture across the campus., • Maintain effective communication with parents/carers, staff, and external stakeholders, providing regular performance reports to the Deputy Principal., • Qualifications: Degree in Education or related field and Qualified Teacher Status (or working towards); leadership qualification desirable., • Experience: Leadership experience in specialist education; minimum 5 years teaching experience; proven success in improving learner outcomes and behaviour; experience managing staff and operational compliance; experience working with learners with SEND/SEMH., • Knowledge & Skills: Strong understanding of SEND legislation, safeguarding, and Ofsted/ISA requirements; ability to lead teaching and learning improvements; excellent organisational, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills., • Personal Attributes: Visionary and values-driven leader; resilient and adaptable; committed to inclusion and learner-centred approaches; sets high expectations for learners and staff. Care First provides person-centred education and day provision for young adults with learning difficulties, autism, mental health needs and complex needs. Our tailored programmes help learners develop life skills, build independence and thrive within their communities. We are proud to be part of Options Autism, which for over 19 years has delivered specialist care and education for children, young people and adults with autism and complex needs. Together, we are part of Outcomes First Group, pioneers of innovative, evidence-based approaches that create meaningful, measurable outcomes. In 2025, Outcomes First Group was officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running — something we’re incredibly proud of. Why Join Us? We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. • Life Assurance, • Pension scheme with options to increase contributions, • “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks, • Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:, • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits, • Hundreds of UK and international discounts, • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme, • Critical illness cover 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. #1

Why choose us? Page Outsourcing is one of the fastest-growing global Outsourced providers and is experiencing rapid growth. This unprecedented growth is simply due to our unique positioning within the outsourced industry. Being part of Page Group enables us to offer true Global, tailored solutions across the full talent spectrum underpinned by our best-in-class infrastructure, enabling us to deliver industry-leading performance. What will you be doing? The objective of the role is to support the delivery of our client's RPO and/or MSP hiring program. Working closely with Page Outsourcing and the key client stakeholders, you'll be working to deliver on your roles each month, owning candidate generation and selection, working with hiring managers to take them through their shortlisted candidates for their respective roles and then supporting the interview process. You'll then manage offer negotiations through to successful onboarding. This role will see you working in various settings - remotely, in a Page Group office, and on-site within our clients' facilities, creating an interesting and dynamic environment. We therefore seek customer-focused individuals to join our team of Talent Acquisition professionals. It is likely that you will have worked in or supported recruitment previously, across in-house, agency or similar RPO models. You will have and display an inquisitive nature with a passion for helping people reach their potential by supporting their job search. Key Activities include: • Engage with Talent Acquisition Manager and Hiring Managers to understand role requirements, overall expectations, timeframes, candidate pool quality and quantity, • Support the Account Director/Talent Acquisition Manager on monthly reporting at all stages of the recruitment process for review with the client. Inclusion of statistics on D&I applications and conversion rates, • Become the Client’s storyteller, sharing inspiring information with candidates about the client, their business strategy, culture, current and future opportunities., • Leverage all aspects of sourcing, including but not limited to PageGroup systems, Client ATS, LinkedIn, job board mining, internet sourcing, social networking, employee referrals and networking events., • Identify talent in hard-to-reach places, learn about their skills and motivations and educate them on our client’s culture and opportunities., • Conduct research to identify, evaluate and prioritise target companies and locations to attract talent from, • Proactively develop, grow and maintain a network of external prospects to feed into and nurture clients' talent pools., • Proactively provide data and market insights to stakeholders and business leaders, making strong recommendations to inform key recruiting decisions., • Maintain accurate and well-ordered documentation in our applicant tracking system on candidates, hiring managers’ interactions and other recruiting activities. What are we looking for? • Experience gained within agency and/or onsite recruitment, • Domain recruitment expertise gained across generalist or STEM industries, • Broad exposure to recruitment ATS/VMS platforms, • Strong working knowledge of sourcing tools, channels, and networking opportunities in your chosen markets of expertise, • Excellent communications skills, • Proactive, able to prioritise and manage own workload, • Reliable and well organised, • Team player with a flexible and confident approach to work, • Ability to negotiate effectively, • Ability to influence people, sell ideas and concepts and gain commitment, • Customer focused How will you be rewarded? We offer a comprehensive remuneration and benefits package, including: • A career with PageGroup – offering scope across all of our brands and all our client settings, country-specific and beyond., • Competitive salary, • Flexible working, • Defined career progression, • Family-friendly enhanced policies

Board Member Location: Midlands (Hybrid – Birmingham/Worcester with virtual meetings) Remuneration: £14,000 per annum plus reasonable expenses Time Commitment: Approx. 3 days per month Platform Housing Group is seeking a new Board Member to join its governing body at an exciting time for the organisation and the wider social housing sector. This is an opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction, governance and long-term sustainability of one of the UK’s largest housing associations, supporting the delivery of high-quality homes and services to over 120,000 customers across the Midlands. About Platform Housing Group Platform Housing Group manages over 50,000 homes and employs around 2,000 colleagues, with a turnover exceeding £375 million and a £2.4 billion property portfolio. The organisation works with over 100 local authorities and is a Homes England strategic partner, with strong regulatory and credit ratings reflecting its financial strength and governance. Driven by a clear social purpose, Platform is dedicated to putting customers at the heart of everything we do, providing high‑quality homes and exceptional services, investing in thriving communities, and ensuring strong, long‑term financial resilience. The Role As a Board Member, you will play a key role in shaping strategy, overseeing performance, and ensuring effective governance. You will work collaboratively with fellow Board members and the Executive to support informed decision-making and long-term organisational success. Key responsibilities include: • Providing strategic oversight and contributing to corporate decision-making, • Ensuring strong governance, risk management and regulatory compliance, • Scrutinising performance and financial information to support delivery of objectives, • Offering constructive challenge and support to the Executive team, • Representing Platform externally and upholding its values and reputation, • Serving on Board Committees as part of governance responsibilities About You We are seeking individuals who can bring strong strategic thinking, sound judgement and a commitment to social purpose. You will bring: • Board or Committee-level experience, with the ability to contribute effectively to governance, strategy and decision-making. Experience within the housing sector is highly desirable, particularly within larger or more complex organisations, though we will also consider candidates from other regulated environments, • A strong understanding of governance and working within regulated settings, with the confidence to provide constructive challenge We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate: • Experience operating within complex, asset-based or regulated organisations, where financial sustainability and risk management are key. In addition, we welcome candidates who can offer insight or expertise in areas such as: • Asset management, • Sustainability, • Customer Services Time Commitment & Location The role requires approximately 3 days per month. Board meetings are typically held in person in Birmingham or Worcester, with Committee meetings generally held virtually. All Board members are expected to sit on two Committees. Remuneration £14,000 per annum plus reasonable expenses. To apply, please submit a CV and supporting statement via Linkedin, or directly to our recruitment partner at Neemar Search, Hannah Smith () Our Commitment to Inclusion Platform Housing Group is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and values-led organisation. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Our recruitment process is fair and accessible, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates. As a Disability Confident employer, we’re happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the process, please let us know if there’s anything we can do to support you. By submitting your application, you consent to Neemar Search sharing your details with relevant third parties as part of the recruitment process.

Contracts & Billing Manager £40,000 + £5,100 car allowance West Bromwich Full Time, Permanent Are you a commercially driven leader with a passion for accuracy, performance, and continuous improvement? We are recruiting on behalf of a global tech business who due to growth are looking to recruit an experienced Contracts & Billing Manager to take ownership of client revenue operations on a key engagement. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced, international environment where you can make a tangible impact from day one. Our client is a market leader in IT workplace solutions, operating at a global scale and supporting a diverse client base across multiple industries. With continued growth, they are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking professional to lead a high-performing team, enhance processes, and ensure best-in-class contract and billing management. If you thrive on driving performance, turning data into meaningful insight, and leading teams to success, this role offers the perfect platform to do so. The Role • Lead and manage the Revenue Team, ensuring high performance and efficiency, • Oversee the full contract lifecycle, including setup, amendments, and compliance, • Manage all billing activities, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery, • Monitor revenue performance, forecasting, and reporting on key metrics, • Maintain data integrity across systems, • Drive continuous process improvement using data and tools like Power BI, • Act as escalation point for customer queries and complaints, • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and support finance The Candidate • Must hold a Full UK Driver Licence, • Proven experience in contracts, billing, or revenue operations, • Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams, • Knowledge of ServiceNow and ESOD is advantageous, • Analytical mindset with experience in reporting tools such as Power BI, • High attention to detail and focus on accuracy, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, • Proactive, organised, and customer-focused approach In Return • £40,000 per annum £425 monthly car allowance, • Opportunity to work within a global teach business Interested? Click ‘Apply’ today.

HR & Office Administrator / Executive Assistant Location: Birmingham, Office-based Contract: Full time, permanent role Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 depending on experience Package & Benefits • Bonus: up to 30%, • 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (with option to buy extra 5 days), • Onsite Gym, • Health and wellbeing programme, • Employee and store discount Office-based at our Birmingham Head Office; visa sponsorship is not available About Jewellery Quarter Bullion We’re passionate about gold and silver investment, making it simple for customers across the UK and Europe to buy, sell, and store bullion securely. As the UK’s leading online bullion dealer with £300m+ turnover, our brands (BullionByPost.co.uk, Gold.co.uk, and others) are trusted by thousands of investors. You’ll join a fast-paced, specialist business where vigilance, trust and operational excellence underpin everything we do. Role Overview Jewellery Quarter Bullion (JQB) is seeking a highly organised and proactive HR & Office Administrator / Executive Assistant to support executive and leadership activity, alongside the smooth running of HR administration, recruitment coordination and day-to-day office operations. This role will act as a central coordination point for people administration, executive support and office organisation. The successful candidate will work closely with the leadership team while coordinating the employee lifecycle and recruitment activity, ensuring HR processes, records and documentation remain organised and compliant. The role combines HR administration, recruitment coordination, executive support and office management, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working across multiple areas of a fast-moving business. This role is key to ensuring the business operates efficiently, with strong coordination across people processes, leadership activity and office operations. Key Responsibilities Executive Leadership Support • Coordinating leadership meetings and preparing documentation, ensuring effective structure and follow-through, • Supporting diary coordination and scheduling where required, • Preparing reports, presentations or documentation for internal meetings, • Tracking and following up on actions from leadership meetings, • Supporting internal projects requiring administrative coordination, • Assisting with travel coordination or meeting logistics when required, • Supporting the prioritisation and coordination of leadership activity where needed Recruitment Support • Coordinating interviews and managing candidate scheduling, • Supporting communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process, • Maintaining recruitment trackers and candidate documentation, • Preparing offer documentation and onboarding paperwork, • Coordinating recruitment activity across multiple roles, ensuring timely and accurate delivery, • Assisting with preparation for assessment days and interview processes HR Administration • Preparing employment contracts, offer letters and HR documentation, • Coordinating onboarding processes for new starters, • Maintaining employee records within HR systems, ensuring accuracy, completeness and audit readiness, • Supporting right-to-work checks and compliance documentation, • Preparing HR correspondence and documentation, • Supporting absence management administration and documentation, • Assisting with HR reporting and record keeping, • Supporting employee lifecycle administration, including starters, changes and leavers HR Audit & Compliance Support • Maintaining HR file audit trackers, • Ensuring personnel files contain required documentation and meet internal documentation standards and audit requirements, • Supporting periodic HR audits, • Following up with managers where documentation is missing Office Operations • Overseeing day-to-day office supply management, including consumables ordering, • Manage outgoing post and ensure items are sent accurately and on time, • Coordinating meeting room bookings and office organisation, • Assisting with new starter desk setups and equipment coordination, • Supporting internal initiatives, events and office activities, • Assisting with general office administration and facilities coordination, • Coordinate and support onsite meetings and events, including board meetings and external visits Skills & Experience • Strong organisational and administrative skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, • Previous experience in an administrative, office coordination, executive assistant or operations support role, • Ability to manage and coordinate multiple tasks, deadlines and competing priorities, • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and documentation, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills when working with colleagues, managers and external contacts, • Experience supporting recruitment processes or coordinating interviews and candidate communication, • Comfortable supporting senior leaders with meeting coordination, documentation and general administrative support, • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion, • Ability to operate with sound judgement in a commercially sensitive environment, • Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general business systems, • Experience supporting office operations, including supplies, facilities coordination or internal events, • Proactive and solution-focused, with the ability to identify where processes or organisation can be improved, • Strong organisational awareness and ability to align administrative activity with wider business priorities, • Comfortable working in a high-accountability, performance-driven environment Why You’ll Love It Here • A varied role with exposure across HR, recruitment, office operations and leadership support, • Opportunity to work closely with senior leaders and gain insight into how a growing business operates, • A position at the centre of the organisation, helping ensure internal processes and operations run smoothly, • Exposure to a fast-growing digital business operating in a high-value environment, • A culture built on Integrity, Agility, Ambition, Clarity and Efficiency, with high standards and accountability, • High visibility role contributing to operational discipline and leadership effectiveness across the business About You • You’ll be successful in this role if you:, • Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment, • Proactive and reliable, with strong attention to detail, • Comfortable supporting different teams and senior leaders, • Strong communication and coordination skills, • Able to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion, • Strong focus on process discipline and operational efficiency Ready to Apply? If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you. We’ll review applications and contact shortlisted candidates to discuss next steps. Pre-employment Checks Please note that all successful candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening checks, which include: • Right to work verification, • Criminal record check (DBS), • Reference checks, • For certain roles, credit or fraud screening may also be required Application Deadline: 16th April 2026 (we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if the right candidate is appointed)

We’re Centrick — residential property experts with a clear mission: to make lives better, every day. Since 2005, we’ve grown into a nationwide business with a global reach, managing buildings and estates of all shapes and sizes. From property management, sales, and lettings to on-the-ground services like cleaning, caretaking, and maintenance — we deliver quality, end-to-end solutions. With our headquarters in central Birmingham and offices in Manchester and Fareham, we’re powered by dedicated professionals working collaboratively across operations, marketing, finance, and beyond. We reinvest in our people, technology, and culture to drive continuous improvement and long-term impact — for our clients, customers, and communities. 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. • Lead and develop the organisation’s Building Safety service, ensuring high standards and regulatory compliance., • Oversee key functions including remediation programmes, Safety Case production, resident engagement, site inspections, and Golden Thread data management., • Drive service efficiency, commercial effectiveness, and consistently high-quality delivery across all Building Safety activities., • Act as a senior leader within the Building Safety & Compliance team, helping shape strategy, drive innovation, and respond to changing regulations., • Manage and develop a team of five specialists, fostering accountability, high performance, and continuous improvement., • Champion and embed a strong Building Safety culture through training, competency development, and career pathways., • Provide visible leadership across the organisation and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and residents., • Continuously improve processes, systems, and practices to ensure a market‑leading service across a growing property portfolio. What You Need to Succeed • Relevant professional qualifications in Building Safety and/or Fire Safety (e.g. Level 6 Building Safety, NEBOSH Fire or equivalent), • Membership of a recognised professional body (e.g. MCIOB, MIFireE, MRICS, IOSH, MIFSM), or working towards, • Strong working knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety legislation, and associated guidance, • Demonstrable experience managing high-rise residential buildings and delivering remediation and compliance programmes, • Proven experience in Safety Case production, risk management, and regulatory engagement, • Ability to lead and develop high-performing teams, driving accountability and continuous improvement, • Experience overseeing inspections, audits, and assurance activities across a portfolio, • Strong understanding of Golden Thread requirements and data/information management Why Join Us? • Time to Recharge: 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, • Future Security: Enhanced pension scheme based on role, • Extra Holiday: Your holiday allowance grows with your length of service—because loyalty deserves rewards, • Health & Wellbeing: Medicash, virtual GP, therapies, dental and optical support, • Sick Pay Boost: Company sick pay increases over time to support your wellbeing when you need it most, • Life Assurance: Peace of mind for you and your loved ones with financial protection in place when it matters most, • 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, • Benefit Platform: One online platform for all benefits and recognition At Centrick, diversity and inclusivity are fundamental to who we are. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a respectful and supportive hiring experience. If you need any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know—we’re here to help you succeed.

Hartshorne Group Location: Walsall Contract: Fixed 2 year contract with the opportunity of a permanent position Ideal for: Post-graduates in Business Management / Business Administration. Some work-based experience required (e.g., customer service, sales support, admin, retail, operations) Are you a motivated business graduate looking to build a career in sales? Do you enjoy working with people, solving problems, and learning how businesses really operate? This is an exciting opportunity to join the Hartshorne Group team as a Graduate Trainee Truck Sales Executive, where you’ll gain hands-on experience, industry knowledge, and all the coaching you need to become a successful commercial vehicle sales professional. What you’ll be doing In this trainee role, you will learn every aspect of the truck sales process, including: · Supporting senior sales staff with quotations, product information and customer enquiries. · Building relationships with new and existing customers. · Developing a strong understanding of commercial vehicles, specifications, and customer needs. · Visiting customers alongside experienced team members. · Learning how to manage accounts, identify opportunities, negotiation to closing the sales process. · Gaining exposure to the operational side of the business to understand how our products support customers What we’re looking for? · A degree in Business Management, Business Administration, or a closely related field. · Some work-based experience (e.g. customer-facing role, business support, or sales/marketing environment, Transport/Logistics). · Genuine interest in developing a career in B2B sales. · Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills. · Commercially minded with the ability to learn quickly. · Driven, ambitious, and eager to progress. What we offer · Full training programme with clear progression into an Area Sales Manager role. · Supportive team environment with ongoing mentoring · Competitive salary, pension and healthcare cash plan, company car, all the IT you will need. · Real career progression. Ready to accelerate your career? If you’re a business graduate with ambition, confidence, and a desire to build a long-term career in sales, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take your first step into the world of commercial vehicle sales.

Job Title: Quality Assurance Team Leader / Supervisor - Food Manufacturing Location: B10 , Birmingham Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 / Negotiable Contract: Full-Time / Permanent About Us: We are a leading food manufacturing business, specialising who are committed to delivering the highest standards of quality, food safety, and product integrity. We’re looking for a Quality Assurance Supervisor / Team Leader to lead our QA team, maintain compliance with regulatory and customer standards, and drive continuous improvement across our site. This is a key role in promoting a quality-first culture and ensuring all products meet our exacting standards. What You’ll Do: • Supervise and coach the QA team to ensure consistent high-quality output., • Lead investigations into non-conformances and implement corrective actions (CAPA)., • Perform root cause analysis using FMEA, 5 Whys, and Fishbone diagrams., • Conduct risk assessments and monitor raw materials, packaging, and production., • Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with internal, customer, and regulatory requirements., • Support internal, customer, and third-party audits., • Drive process improvements to reduce waste, increase efficiency, and enhance product quality., • Ensure all aspects of food safety, legality, quality, and product authenticity are observed. What We’re Looking For: • GCSEs or equivalent; HACCP Level 3 and Food Safety Level 3., • Previous experience in food manufacturing and supervising a team., • Strong knowledge of quality processes, food safety standards, and operational procedures., • Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and analytical thinking., • Ability to manage, motivate, and develop a team. Why Join Us: • Be part of a growing, innovative food manufacturing business., • Lead and shape a culture of quality and continuous improvement., • Opportunities for career progression and development., • Work in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Litigation Paralegal – 12 Month FTC International Law Firm Birmingham (Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days WFH) We’re working with a leading global law firm to hire a Paralegal into their Litigation & Dispute Management team in Birmingham on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic chance to join a high-performing disputes team, supporting senior lawyers on a range of complex litigation matters within the Financial Services Disputes & Investigations (FSDI) practice. You’ll gain hands-on experience across areas including motor finance litigation and retail banking disputes, working on large-scale, high-value cases. What you’ll be doing • Supporting case preparation (bundles, disclosure, court documents), • Conducting legal research and summarising findings, • Liaising with courts, counsel, and third parties, • Managing deadlines and ensuring procedural compliance, • Assisting with billing, reporting, and matter management, • Supporting process improvements and data tracking About you • Prior paralegal experience in litigation/disputes (or similar), • Strong understanding of court procedures and deadlines, • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple matters, • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail, • Proactive, collaborative, and keen to learn Why apply? • Join a globally recognised law firm with top-tier disputes work, • Exposure to complex, high-value litigation, • Strong training, development, and progression opportunities, • Flexible, hybrid working model, • Inclusive, supportive team culture If you’re a driven paralegal looking to build your experience in a leading disputes practice, please apply now!

About the job Head of Payroll Permanent Based in Solihull (Hybrid working 3 days in the office / 2 days at home) We are looking for a Head of Payroll to join our friendly and dynamic team here at Waterstones in Solihull. Leading a team of four, you will be responsible for providing a professional and efficient payroll service for 4,000 employees across our retail, head office and warehouse locations. Our retail payroll covers over 300 locations across the UK, ROI, Jersey and the Isle of Man. What you will be doing • Operational control and responsibility of 5 periodic payrolls and 1 additional seasonal payroll for Christmas temps processed by the payroll team to ensure all employees are paid accurately and on time., • Daily management support and guidance of 4 direct reports to include training, development and coaching on any statutory and technical changes as required., • End to end processing of the Main Waterstones UK payroll on SDWorx, to include inspection of output reports, completion of Payroll control sheet and preparation of Gross to Net report for review and sign off by Financial Controller., • To ensure company policy, procedures and audit controls are always adhered to., • Periodic reporting of payroll output to included, long term sickness, pensions, third party reporting submission and authorisation of third payment payments., • To ensure Waterstones is NMW compliant across the different Countries as required. To include periodic payroll reporting, compliance checking and settlement of any underpayment within the relevant period., • Regularly review and develop all payroll systems, processes and procedures to ensure they are effective and efficient., • Planning, testing and implementation of Payroll system upgrades and departmental projects., • To provide the business with support and guidance on any technical issues and statutory updates as required., • Maintain working relationship and escalation route with key stakeholders to include HR Business Partners, Shop Operations, Senior Managers and Management Executive., • Member of the Waterstones Group Pension Governance Committee. What we need from you The ideal candidate will have the following skills, attributes, and experience: Essential skills and experience include • Payroll Management or Payroll Team leader experience., • Technical knowledge of UK and Irish tax regimes., • Strong Excel and reporting skills including formulae, pivot tables and V-lookup., • Strong systems knowledge and experience., • Pensions Auto Enrolment legislation knowledge., • CIPP qualified or have a minimum of 5 years payroll experience in a similar environment \ level. Desirable skills and experience include • Retail sector experience., • Sarbanes Oxley knowledge., • Technical knowledge of Jersey, Isle of Man and Irish Payrolls., • Confident in manual calculations. Person Profile • Organised and efficient., • Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written., • Comfortable working autonomously., • Confident problem solver., • Ability to deal with stakeholders at all levels. Why work for Waterstones Waterstones is the cornerstone of bookselling across the UK and Ireland. Joining Waterstones means being an active part in a success story that began in 1982, and books are as popular now as the day we started. Trading across the UK, Ireland and Europe, we are present in over 300 shopping locations, where Waterstones continues to thrive, each year actively pursuing a programme of new bookshop openings. Online at Waterstones.com, we meanwhile mirror the essence of our bookshops, further showcasing the unique enthusiasm and knowledge of our booksellers. If you have the relevant essential experience and you are interested, we would love to hear from you. Waterstones is committed to encouraging equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and is dedicated toward eliminating unlawful discrimination. Our aim is to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel fully respected and to be able to give their best. Diversity Statement At Waterstones, we are committed to creating a workplace that is fair and inclusive to people from all backgrounds, perspectives and experiences, and we strive to promote an inclusive work culture. We are working hard to ensure our recruitment processes are free from bias, and our aim is to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel fully respected and able to give their best. Reasonable Adjustments We understand that some disabled applicants may, due to the nature of their disability, find some parts of the recruitment process challenging. If you need any reasonable adjustments during any part of the interview process, please make these known either to your interviewer or the person you liaise with when setting up your interview.

Electrical Project Manager Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom Employment type: Permanent Salary: £70,000 Job Description • Attend project start-up meetings., • Become familiar with all details and specifications of the project., • Responsible for collating technical submittals, ensuring they are issued and followed through until approval., • Raise and manage RFIs., • Manage labour tracker., • Maintain weekly progress reports, reporting and managing any changes/variations., • Liaise with main contractors and the client-based site team., • Oversee coordination and delivery of project plant and equipment., • Ensure adequate materials are always available to complete the project., • Ensure construction and commissioning programmes are in place and implement the commissioning plan on site., • Generate biweekly/monthly snag lists and improvements., • Manage the project handover process and maintain the document management system., • Carry out project-specific scheduling., • Attend meetings with subcontractors to ensure on-time delivery., • Attend general site meetings and action points raised., • Extensive experience in an Electrical Project Manager or similar role., • Successful track record of delivering large-scale projects., • Qualification in Construction/Project Management is preferred., • Experience supervising teams.

QUANTITY SURVEYOR Contract: Government Location: Birmingham, B37 7YE - hybrid working with some travel Hours of work: 40 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage the full commercial lifecycle of projects within a dynamic facilities management (FM) environment. In this role, you’ll provide accurate cost control, support robust commercial governance, and ensure effective contract management across capital projects, lifecycle works, and reactive programmes. Working within NEC4 frameworks, you’ll safeguard financial accuracy, assess commercial risk, and contribute to best‑practice project delivery. About the Role You will work closely with Project Managers, suppliers, and stakeholders to deliver strong commercial outcomes across a high‑profile government contract. This position requires someone who can confidently produce clear commercial reports, manage supplier performance, and maintain compliance throughout pre‑ and post‑contract phases. Key Responsibilities • Review client project requests and analyse supplier tenders to determine requirements., • Prepare and issue tender documentation in accordance with NEC and internal procedures., • Evaluate returned tenders and provide commercially sound recommendations., • Create supplier appointment documentation, including Deal Sheets, subcontract agreements, and pricing schedules., • Upload tender information, proposals, and supporting documents into CEMAR or other digital systems., • Maintain project cost control, forecasting, and commercial reporting throughout delivery., • Produce monthly valuations and applications for payment under NEC procedures., • Review and approve supplier applications, invoices, variations, and final accounts. What You’ll Bring • Experience in cost planning, estimating, valuations, and commercial reporting., • Strong NEC3/NEC4 knowledge, including CEs and EWNs., • Skilled in preparing and analysing tenders, supplier submissions, and subcontract documents., • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, modelling)., • Able to interpret scopes, drawings, specifications, and FM technical details., • Proficient with digital contract tools such as CEMAR., • Strong financial control across forecasting, accruals, and reconciliations., • Background in FM, construction, maintenance, or lifecycle projects., • Knowledge of building fabric and M&E systems., • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management., • Highly organised with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities., • Proactive problem‑solver with a focus on governance and compliance., • Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or related field, or working toward qualification., • NEC‑trained or able to demonstrate NEC competency., • Full UK driving licence., • Degree, HNC, or HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related field. Or experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor & working toward professional qualification. All candidates must be able to obtain BPSS Security Clearance. Click here for more info on this: BPSS Check The Company ISS is a global leader in workplace and facilities management, helping organisations create environments where people and businesses can thrive. We partner with clients across sectors—from healthcare to finance—to deliver smart, sustainable solutions that improve everyday experiences. We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, committed to diversity, wellbeing, and supporting the Armed Forces community. As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible. If you require any adjustments, please contact our Resourcing Team—we’ll be happy to support you. Join ISS and be part of something bigger. If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing

Local Job Title: Senior Projects Lead Department: Projects Office, West Bromwich Reports to: Operations Director SUMMARY Leads the implementation of a standardised project management framework across all active and upcoming projects. Establishes consistent processes, templates, and documentation for project initiation, execution, monitoring, and closure. Trains and mentors project engineers to ensure adoption and adherence to the framework, promoting best practices and high-quality delivery. Provides governance, oversight, and progress reporting to senior leadership, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in project delivery, risk management, and resource allocation. Drives efficiency, compliance, and consistency across the project portfolio. Completes assigned activities under the general direction of the Projects Manager, ensuring full compliance with departmental procedures and the Business Management System. Responsible for the technical, commercial, and safety aspects of multiple projects, serving as the primary project contact for customers, subcontractors, key suppliers, and internal departments. Ensures that all assigned project requirements are efficiently scheduled and successfully executed. ESSENTIAL GENERIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Lead by example, setting the highest standards of project leadership in promoting HS&E planning, consultation, performance, and best practice, ensuring full compliance with company procedures and legal obligations. 2. Lead daily team review meetings to align priorities, coordinate activities, and communicate objectives for the day and week, ensuring all team members are focused on achieving project milestones efficiently. 3. Conduct daily coordination reviews with the Technical Engineering Manager to ensure the integrated Microsoft Project plans for both Projects and Technical Engineering are fully aligned with project schedules, deliverables, and critical milestones, facilitating proactive issue resolution and seamless cross-functional collaboration. 4. Collaborate proactively with the Projects Manager to oversee project plans and performance, providing leadership and guidance to ensure compliance and best practice. 5. Update monthly KPIs, regularly collect, review, and update project performance metrics to accurately reflect progress against schedule, cost, quality, and risk targets. Ensure KPI data is comprehensive, accurate, and aligned with organisational objectives. 6. Project dashboard maintenance, maintain and update the project dashboard, providing real-time visibility into project status, key milestones, and resource allocation. Ensure the dashboard clearly highlights any deviations from planned progress or emerging risks. 7. Business scorecard updates, consolidate project-level data into the business scorecard for management review, ensuring performance indicators across the portfolio are up to date and clearly communicated to senior leadership. 8. Status reporting prepare detailed reports for management review meetings, highlighting progress, key achievements, risks, and issues requiring attention. Provide actionable insights and recommendations to support decision-making. 9. Continuous Improvement monitor trends in KPI performance, identify areas for improvement, and collaborate with project teams to implement corrective actions or process enhancements. 10. Cross-Functional alignment work closely with project engineers, technical teams, and finance to ensure consistent reporting standards, data accuracy, and alignment of project metrics with organisational priorities. 11. Allocate HSE responsibilities and duties for site and other project personnel, and ensure projects comply with CDM Regulations as required. 12. Ensure subcontractors and suppliers comply with company policies, procedures, and processes, particularly regarding site-based activities. 13. Conduct formal and informal site safety inspections and audits, and oversee maintenance, submission, and filing of HSE-related documents. 14. Review all applicable job data, including purchase orders, project plans, specifications, and provide comments where necessary. 15. Coordinate with departments and project engineers/managers to meet scheduled deadlines, maintain schedules for purchasing, fabrication, construction, inspection, and start-up, and prioritise staff workload to meet project goals; assign warranty items to engineering staff. 16. Schedule and conduct project review meetings focused on scope of supply, cost, construction, and project scheduling. 17. Advise the Projects Manager of project status, risks, variations, costs, and warranty issues, ensuring adherence to policies and established safety procedures. 18. Maintain effective communication with customers regarding project schedules and any project-related issues. 19. Mentor and guide less experienced members of the project department., 20. Provide input and feedback into proposals, installation, production, purchasing, and design as required. 21. Lead the implementation of a standardized project management framework across all active and upcoming projects, including policies, procedures, templates, KPIs, and reporting structures. 22. Design and deliver training programs for project engineers on the framework, including workshops, hands-on sessions, and ongoing coaching to ensure adoption and adherence. 23. Monitor framework adoption, address challenges, and maintain training records and adoption metrics. 24. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in project delivery, risk management, and resource allocation. 25. Produce deliverables including project management framework documentation, templates, guidance, training materials, workshop records, monthly progress reports, and recommendations for process optimization. 26. Other duties as required. EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE • Degree, HNC, or equivalent in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline., • Minimum seven years’ experience in project management, engineering, or site management with proven project delivery (Preferred) • Experience designing and implementing project management frameworks or standard operating procedures. • Strong training, mentoring, stakeholder management, and communication skills., • Proficiency in project management tools, ERP systems, and MS Office suite., • High-level knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, design management, risk management, and cost control, including forecasting and reporting. PREFFERED COMPETENCIES • PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification., • Experience in industrial, engineering, or infrastructure projects., • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills., • Ability to lead change and drive adoption across multi-disciplinary teams. COMMUNICATION SKILLS • Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills when engaging with customers, supply chain partners, senior management, and internal teams, ensuring clear and effective information sharing. • Analyse technical, contractual, and commercial documentation, providing clear and professional responses to queries, risks, and issues. • Prepare and present accurate project status reports, KPI updates, and performance summaries, clearly highlighting progress, risks, and required actions to support management decision-making. • Lead and participate in meetings with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring discussions are focused, outcomes are documented, and actions are clearly assigned. REPORTING & PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT • Report directly to the Operations Director and Senior Leadership Team, providing clear visibility of project performance, strategic alignment, and key risks across the portfolio. • Conduct structured weekly progress reviews with the Operations Director to assess project status, milestone achievement, resource allocation, emerging risks, and required corrective actions. • Prepare and present comprehensive monthly reports to senior management outlining progress against schedule, budget performance, forecast position, cost variances, overspends, risk exposure, and mitigation strategies. Ensure reporting aligns with agreed KPIs, dashboard metrics, and business scorecard requirements. • Ensure all formal project communications, decisions, variations, and key actions are accurately documented and distributed in accordance with company procedures, governance standards, and data management policies. • Performance will be measured against agreed deliverables, framework adoption metrics, project outcomes, and financial performance indicators. Ongoing feedback and review discussions will support continuous improvement and alignment with departmental and organisational objectives.

As a Channel Sales Manager, you know that when a business is on track with its distribution partner strategy, your product is being talked about … even in rooms where you’re not present. Their product gets recommended, specified, and pushed forward because the right people are backing it. That’s the goal they’re aiming for here. Currently, they have a presence in the States, and it’s working well. This success shows there’s potential. However, after a two-day offsite review with the leadership team, they took a step back to evaluate what might be missing. And the conclusion was obvious…. The title is a working one too, you may be called Channel Manager or Partner Acquisition Manager or Channel Sales Manager this is an opportunity to really make your mark. They need someone experienced that understands how distribution partners ranging from large catalogue industrial online partners to local distributor partners in specified regions operate. They’re looking for you as their new Channel Sales Manager to build these relationships, not just manage them. As Channel Sales Manager, you're in the driver's seat, building a robust network. You're on the hunt for the right distributors, bringing them on board, and ensuring they remain engaged and proactive…not just signing contracts and disappearing. With the business currently tracking at £5 million, you'll quickly see the impact of your efforts. This role is new; there are no shoes to fill but there is support internally to hit the ground running. There is a great inclusive culture here, with everyone engaged from shop floor to the Directors, and the team celebrate together and collaborate. Your focus as an International Channel Sales Manager is on international markets. The US is just the beginning; think South America, China, and beyond, where the right partnerships can open doors fast. You’ll be the one to identify valuable collaborators, nurture those relationships, and turn them into something that really pays off. Because in this role, getting a partner to say yes is just the first step. But that’s just part of what they need… As an International Channel Sales Manager, you’ll also need to consider where your product fits best. Think about how it can be integrated into transportation, materials handling, and other areas where it can truly shine, and they can’t sell their product without integrating yours… connections within these industries would certainly give you an open door. You aren’t just expanding a network….you’re paving new paths to market. Your days will be a mix of strategy and delivery, some days, you’ll be at home or in Birmingham, planning your next moves. Other times, you’ll be jumping on a plane, out at trade shows, connecting with partners, and getting a real sense of who your ideal partners are. As International Channel Sales Manager you are someone thrives on both planning and action, and its not about what you have sold…It’s about your experience as an International Distribution Manager. You’ve collaborated with distributors before, so you know what a great partner looks like, you can spot when things aren’t right, and you’re at ease with building something from the ground up. The salary ranges from £50,000 to £60,000, plus an attractive bonus on top. There is a pension and Health cash plan as additional benefits. This is a whole new adventure. You’re not just managing an existing pipeline; you’re creating one, which means the bonus potential is entirely in your hands. And once you’ve established it, and contributed to sizeable growth, there’s the potential to expand this into something much larger and even build a team around you. So, I have 1 final question for you… Have you ever dreamed of taking something that’s already showing promise and transforming it into an established global venture? This role is exclusive to Marshall Harmony; you won’t be contacted by any third parties. If you’d like more info or want to talk it through, just drop us a message, or send your CV to the email above. By submitting my CV, I acknowledge and accept that Marshall Harmony will collect and process my personal information for recruitment purposes and will retain it for a minimum of 24 months in accordance with their Privacy Policy and T&Cs , available at: | Before this retention period expires, Marshall Harmony will contact me to ask whether I wish my data to remain on file within their talent pool.

The Role Children & Family Public Law Solicitor - Birmingham / Wolverhampton - Competitive Salary Superb opportunity for a Children and Family Public Law Solicitor to join a forward-thinking law firm specialising in family law. The firm pride themselves on their expertise, empathy and constructive approach whilst delivering outstanding client care. As a Children and Family Public Law Solicitor, you will manage your own caseload of complex care and child protection work, and an opportunity to excel in a supportive environment. The Candidate • Children and Family Public Law Solicitor, 3+ PQE, • At least three years’ experience working within a Care Department as a Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive carrying a full caseload of care proceedings, • Accredited member of the Law Society’s Children’s Panel, • Have established a relationship with CAFCASS and other stakeholders, • Dynamic in approach and uses initiative when dealing with clients or potential clients, • Ability to deal with sensitive situations and difficult clients in a professional, confidential manner, • Sufficient knowledge of the legal process to understand the work being undertaken, • Knowledge of the work of Children and Families Public Law Department and the relevant law, • Experience of public funding procedures would be advantageous, • Driving licence and use of own vehicle preferable but ability to travel between offices, courts and stakeholder office essential The Benefits & How to Apply • Competitive Salary, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and holiday purchase, • Pension, • Well-being programme, • Discounts on selected legal service, • Flexible and Hybrid Working Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation. Contact: Lauren Green, Retained Consultant Office Number: 0121 392 7377 Mobile: 07496 883 721 Email: More About William James Recruitment William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with a variety of top-tier clients including a range of Legal 500 firms.

Director – Accounting Advisory Directors at CFGI will work closely with ‘C-level’ management of FTSE 100, mid-cap and start-up companies. CFGI Directors lead project teams and interact with clients and their Big 4 auditors on all aspects of engagements, including report writing, developing and managing clients relationships, and business development. 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: · Interact with clients’ executive team and auditors, serving as a subject matter expert, leading clients through complex accounting issues and driving conclusions. · Lead client engagement and own client delivery on operational due diligence for complex transactions (i.e. – IPO’s, acquisitions and divestitures, stock offerings and debt raises). · Drive client deliverables of financial and regulatory information in accordance with regulatory requirements. · Serve as a subject matter expert on projects related to new accounting standards. · Lead process improvement projects and implementation of changes. · Mentor senior managers, managers, and consultants, acting as a moral and ethical role model, fostering engagement team professional growth, and providing constructive and actionable feedback. · Lead firm initiatives and identify areas for improvements. · Play an active role in the firm’s recruiting efforts, client relationship building, and business development efforts. Who you are: · An undergraduate degree in Accounting – ACA, ACCA, CPA and/or MBA combined with solid accounting experience will be considered in lieu of a degree in accounting. · 12+ years of experience in public accounting and/or industry accounting and/or finance. · Outstanding interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with an ability to assimilate easily into teams. · Strong technical skills and a working knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP and US GAAP. · Proactive in identifying client needs and effective in building a strong relationship with clients. · Highly organized and focused and demonstrates the ability to set overall engagement expectations and direction. · Effective analytical and critical thinking abilities. · Entrepreneurial nature, self-motivated, ethical, and dependable. · High energy with commitment to quality client service, focusing on ensuring positive resolutions to conflicts. · Consistently seek opportunities to enhance your skills by attending higher-level training, develop firm training materials and enhance overall firm knowledge base. 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.

POST: Groups and short breaks coordinator - 2x positions LOCATION: RfA Birmingham office and other Birmingham and Walsall locations SALARY: £30,000 per annum HOURS: Full time (37.5 hours) Will require regular evening/weekend work Reports to: Head of CYP Direct Reports: Leaders and Support Workers About Resources for Autism (RfA) Since 1997 when we started as a small playgroup set up by parents dismayed at the lack of provision for their autistic children, Resources for Autism (RfA) has grown into a major deliverer of services and support in London and the West Midlands with a turnover of around £2.5m per year. Our mission is to support and enable autistic people to live happy and fulfilling lives. We want to change society’s attitude to autism whilst also providing essential services and enriching opportunities to autistic people. We are a values-driven organisation which employs values-driven people who want to make a difference. Our values are: Inclusion, Creativity, Compassion, Courageousness and Expert. You will play a vital part in ensuring that we can resource and sustain this amazing work. Our Services All of our services across children and adults and parent/carers, mirror the wider organisational mission of providing safe, fun and meaningful support that enables personal development. We provide this support by ensuring our staff are skilfully trained, meet the highest safeguarding expectations and are encouraged to develop and upskill throughout their career with Resources for Autism. The Role As one of three Groups and Short Breaks Coordinators, you will play a key role in delivering and developing our Short Breaks and group-based services for autistic children and young people with a wide range of support needs. This is a flexible role: • Depending on skills, experience and need, each Coordinator will take the lead on specific areas of the service for example; term-time clubs, holiday schemes, Ofsted-registered under 8s provision, Family Days etc., • All Coordinators will be needed to do some weekend and evening work and to contribute to direct group delivery, service planning, staff supervision and ensuring high-quality and safe support across our offer., • You will work closely with the Head of Service and fellow Coordinators to help shape a vibrant, inclusive and responsive service aligned with RfA’s 2025–2030 strategy. Main Responsibilities: The role will combine leading groups for autistic children and young people with a range of needs, supporting the delivery of others as needed and setting up and successfully running under 8’s clubs in line with Ofsted best practice requirements. Your time will be dedicated to delivering high quality, impactful services, associated admin related tasks, overseeing some groups, ensuring delivery standards are consistent, and supporting the development of our teams. Service Delivery & Development: • Oversee and be part of the delivery of group services for children and young people, including term-time and holiday programmes., • Where allocated, support the development and/or delivery of specialist areas such as: Ofsted registered under 8s provision, Family Days, scheme planning and logistical coordination, • Develop activity programmes and plans, sometimes these will need to be in line with Ofsted requirements, ensuring these are person centred and autism specific., • Monitor service quality, ensuring activities are well-planned, inclusive, and meet the needs of individuals with both complex and lower support needs., • Analyse service data and feedback to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities for development., • With your team, develop processes and procedures to develop the services., • Lead and deliver autism specific sessions, including session planning, meaningful activities and set up of resources and equipment., • Facilitate pre and post session team meetings to reflect on the session, activities, and young people’s needs., • Oversee staff-child ratios, individual support plans and medical plans., • Offer high quality autism specific support based on the young people’s interests and needs., • To be involved in the Family Days we will deliver across the year. Safeguarding, Risk & Behaviour Support: • Actively promote the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, young people and vulnerable adults accessing the service., • Follow organisational safeguarding policies, procedures and codes of conduct at all times., • Maintain clear professional boundaries and model safe, respectful and appropriate behaviour., • Recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding, welfare or behaviour-related concerns, reporting these promptly and in line with organisational procedures., • Work in a way that reduces risk and supports positive behaviour, emotional regulation and individual communication needs., • Contribute to a culture where safeguarding concerns are shared appropriately, listened to, and taken seriously. Core duties for all staff: • Uphold and adhere to the values of RfA at all time, • Ensure there is always compliance with RfA’s safeguarding policies and procedures, • All staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in our services, • Undertake any other duties asked of you that are commensurate with your grade Note: This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a check of the relevant Barred List(s), in line with DBS eligibility criteria and the DBS Code of Practice. Flexible working: Person Specification Essential Skills • Experience working with autistic children and young people, including those with a range of support needs and behaviours that may challenge, • Experience running group activities or sessions with positive outcomes, • Experience working in or contributing to Ofsted‑registered early years or children’s clubs, or similar regulated settings, • Experience supervising or supporting staff teams and contributing to high‑quality service delivery, • Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities, policies, and procedures, • Understanding of risk assessment and managing risks in group environments, • Knowledge of person‑centred practice and how to deliver inclusive, meaningful activities, • Awareness of behaviour support approaches that promote dignity, respect, and wellbeing, • Strong organisational skills, including coordinating staff, equipment and logistics for group delivery, • Experience coordinating holiday schemes, clubs, or structured short‑breaks provision, • Experience supporting service development, reviewing data/feedback, and improving processes, • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) adaptable to different populations including: colleagues, external professionals, service users, families, volunteers, donors, • Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, • Good understanding of Safeguarding, • IT skills: proficient with Office 365, • Self-starter and able to work independently, using own initiative, • Non-judgemental, compassionate Confidentiality You will have access to confidential information concerning families and other service users and will be required to maintain confidentiality at all times. Staff Benefits 90% of our staff say that Resources for Autism is “a great place to work”. Not only will the work you do ensure we are making vital differences and inspiring others, but our other benefits also include: • flexible working patterns with the option to work in a hybrid way (only available for some roles), • 25 days of leave (pro rata for part time roles) each year plus 8 bank holidays and an additional 3 Celebration days that could be used between Christmas and new year, but may be used for other religious days or significant days such as your birthday, • access to ongoing training and progress in the areas that interest you, • access to our wellbeing initiatives and an Employee Assistance Programme, • enrolment on to our pension scheme, • a supportive, warm and fun working environment made up of values driven people who are passionate about changing the world for autistic people Application process: In order that we adhere to Safer Recruitment processes, all applicants are required to complete an application form which must include your full employment history with clear details, any gaps in employment need to be outlined and explained. You are also required to provide details of your education history. In your personal statement we would like to see how you feel you meet the person specification and the requirements/responsibilities of the role. If for any reason, such as due to accessibility, you feel you would struggle to complete an application form you can contact us via the below email and we may explore other options with you. We particularly welcome applications from global majority candidates, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at Resources for Autism. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for our community. As you would expect, we are a neuro-affirming employer, with a strengths and rights based approach to neurodiversity which affirms neurodivergent identity – we don’t want to “fix” or “cure” autism, and we don’t see it as a “disability” however we do recognise it can be “disabling”. We are working to improve the ways in which we recruit and support neurodiverse employees and those with lived experience of neurodiversity. RfA is a Disability Confidant employer and candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria, that have a disability will be guaranteed an interview.

Interim HR Lead – Oracle Fusion Surge Team Location: Birmingham (On‑site, 5 days per week) Contract Length: Initial 5–6 months Rate: £350 per day (Inside IR35, UMB) About the Role Hays is partnering with a local council to recruit an Interim HR Lead to support a critical Oracle Fusion stabilisation and optimisation programme. You will join a newly created Surge Team, established to resolve defects, improve data quality, and accelerate performance across Core HR and workforce administration processes.This is a hands‑on SME role, ideal for an HR systems specialist who combines strong functional knowledge with a pragmatic, problem‑solving approach. You will work at pace to safeguard business continuity, support end users, and help embed improved HR operations in a post-implementation environment. Key Responsibilities Oracle Fusion HR SME Support • Diagnose and resolve complex HR data, workflow, and configuration issues within Oracle Fusion., • Troubleshoot issues across Core HR, Absence, Talent, and other HCM modules., • Address workflow approval failures, stuck transactions, and user access issues., • Provide hands‑on support to HR Operations teams dealing with system-related backlogs or delays., • Assist with processing cases where automation has failed or exceptions occur., • Guide end users through system processes, ensuring accurate and compliant HR administration., • Work with IT, Finance, and service delivery teams to resolve issues affecting HR data flows., • Support improvements to upstream and downstream HR processes., • Make recommendations for system and process enhancements based on recurring issues., • Support testing cycles for fixes, patches, and configuration updates. We’re looking for someone who brings: • Strong HR and Oracle Fusion HCM subject matter expertise (essential)., • Experience in organisations undergoing transformation, system implementation, or stabilisation., • A hands‑on, detail-focused approach with excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills., • Confidence working with HR Operations, IT, Finance, and programme teams., • Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, business‑critical environment. 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 ___

Your Schedule. Your Goals. Start Delivering with Uber Eats. What is Uber Eats? Delivering with Uber Eats offers a flexible way of making money. It is a great alternative to traditional part-time delivery jobs or other part-time gigs, temp jobs or seasonal work. See how delivering with the Uber app can help you make money flexibly. Why Deliver With Uber Eats?: * You are your own boss. You decide how much or little you want to deliver and earn. * You can receive your earnings weekly or even instantly (50p charge). Terms and fees apply. * Grab your car, bike, motorbike, or scooter and be a delivery person whenever you want—for an hour, a weekend, or throughout the week. * Keep 100% of your tips. * Uber is available for delivery in hundreds of cities, large or small, around the world. Deliver where you live. Requirements to Deliver: * Be at least 18 years old * Have the right to work in the UK (and documents to support this) * Access to your own delivery vehicle (bike, motorbike, car) * Insulated bag for food delivery * A smartphone (for navigation and delivery app use) Additional Information: If you have ever done delivery driving, rideshare, courier work, or transportation, you may want to also try delivering with Uber Eats How to Sign Up 1. Click to sign up and complete your registration process., 2. Submit the required documents depending on the vehicle you will deliver with., 3. Complete a background check., 4. Once approved, download the app and get started.

Your Schedule. Your Goals. Start Delivering with Uber Eats. What is Uber Eats? Delivering with Uber Eats offers a flexible way of making money. It is a great alternative to traditional part-time delivery jobs or other part-time gigs, temp jobs or seasonal work. See how delivering with the Uber app can help you make money flexibly. Why Deliver With Uber Eats?: * You are your own boss. You decide how much or little you want to deliver and earn. * You can receive your earnings weekly or even instantly (50p charge). Terms and fees apply. * Grab your car, bike, motorbike, or scooter and be a delivery person whenever you want—for an hour, a weekend, or throughout the week. * Keep 100% of your tips. * Uber is available for delivery in hundreds of cities, large or small, around the world. Deliver where you live. Requirements to Deliver: * Be at least 18 years old * Have the right to work in the UK (and documents to support this) * Access to your own delivery vehicle (bike, motorbike, car) * Insulated bag for food delivery * A smartphone (for navigation and delivery app use) Additional Information: If you have ever done delivery driving, rideshare, courier work, or transportation, you may want to also try delivering with Uber Eats How to Sign Up 1. Click to sign up and complete your registration process., 2. Submit the required documents depending on the vehicle you will deliver with., 3. Complete a background check., 4. Once approved, download the app and get started.

Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer Birmingham About us Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield. We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves. We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service), alongside flexible and hybrid working. Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do. About the role Hoare Lea is a market-leading built environment consultancy; we’ve got a history as long as your arm – longer probably as we’re 162 years old and it all started in Birmingham. Today we’re focussed on how we can help our clients by providing leading consultancy on the things that matter to them. We’re looking for people who want to help us shape the future, who love a challenge and want their work to have a real impact on real people in the city they live in. Are you ready to get stuck in? A fantastic career opportunity has arisen for a creative and driven Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer to join us in Birmingham. As a Senior/Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting and delivering designs for a range of project types and sizes. You will work within a multidisciplinary team of engineers and support staff delivering a consistent high-quality service for clients, ensuring that repeat and new business opportunities are developed and profitability is achieved. In this key and varied role, you can expect to: • Design mechanical engineering systems at the highest level using the latest software design packages, including AutoCAD and REVIT., • Lead mechanical services design on large projects and taking overall lead on small to medium-sized projects within the office., • Engage with junior support staff in their day-to-day activities and offer advice and guidance to ensure they develop their skills., • Ensure technical delivery in your work, either alone or as part of a team., • Financially astute - work with the project leader to monitor fee expenditure, resources, and work delivered., • Innovating and researching new ways of working, keeping abreast of competitors., • Create and maintain a high reputation within the industry, adhering to quality management and risk control procedures. About you To be successful in this role you’ll need: • Proven experience working as a Mechanical Engineer or closely related role, with a track record delivering on a variety of complex projects., • Understanding of all mechanical services including heating, ventilation and air conditioning., • Experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment, with excellent communication skills with both internal and external clients, and a team-based work approach., • Use of relevant software/tools such as Revit and AutoCAD., • Self-awareness, an open mind, and a spirit of generosity., • Conversant with relevant British Standards., • Consultancy experience., • Previous consultancy experience, you will appreciate the importance of complementary specialisms such as acoustics, fire engineering and computer modelling in the design of buildings and be adept at analysing and interpreting their impact on your work. How to apply To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact . If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange a introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices. Adjustments and accommodations If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know. Data privacy We have updated our terms and conditions for candidates, click here to find out more. Recruitment agencies We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners who assist us when required. 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Quality Manager Leading UK Manufacturing Business (SME) Salary: £50,000 + Benefits | On‑site | Full‑time West Midlands - easy commute from Birmingham | Sutton Coldfield | Walsall An established, long‑standing UK manufacturer — part of a respected international group — is seeking a proactive, people‑focused Quality Manager to join its leadership team. If you enjoy leading teams, driving high standards, and being a visible presence within an SME environment, this role offers a rare blend of autonomy, stability, and long‑term progression. Why Join? • A family‑feel, supportive culture with excellent retention., • Lead the quality function within a well‑run SME while benefiting from the backing of a larger group., • Real influence, decision‑making power, and visibility at leadership level., • A diverse customer base across rail, construction, electrical, off‑highway and defence sectors., • A business proud of its strong track record in quality and continuous improvement. Your Role As Quality Manager, you’ll lead an established team, including a Senior Quality Engineer and two Quality Inspectors. You will: • Provide day‑to‑day leadership, coaching and development., • Maintain and improve ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 systems., • Lead internal and external audits as the site’s main quality representative., • Drive quality KPIs, continuous improvement activity, and structured problem‑solving., • Oversee PPAP submissions, 8D investigations, and quality engineering tools., • Manage supplier quality and perform/lead supplier audits., • Utilise and optimise the ERP system (training provided)., • Support sustainability initiatives linked to quality KPIs. This role is fully on site — visibility and collaboration are essential. What You’ll Bring • Demonstrable leadership experience within a quality function., • Background in manufacturing, ideally within component production., • Strong exposure to PPAP, quality engineering tools, and problem‑solving techniques., • Experience with audits — internal, external and supplier‑side., • Comfortable using ERP systems (specific system training provided)., • A collaborative, confident approach and the ability to integrate into an established team. Benefits • Salary: £50,000, • Bupa healthcare (option to add family), • Death in service: 4x salary, • 25 days holiday + bank holidays 37.5 hours per week Mon–Thu: 8:00–4:30 Fri: 8:00–12:00 (Some flexibility available) Reporting To Managing Director | Member of the Leadership Team About 1492 Search In a nutshell – We discover great people! Created with the belief that the process is just as necessary as the opportunity, we decided there was a better recruitment method. Working solely in the manufacturing and engineering industry, we work on retained projects to provide accountability for every hire we make with you. We connect candidates and hiring managers, provide in-depth project management plans and advise through up to date market research. No two hires are the same, and that’s why each project is adapted to your needs. We aim to take the stress out of the hiring process and focus on the job at hand! We aim to reply to all applications, successful or not, within 10 working days of applying for the role. If you are not happy with the service, please feel free to give us a call or drop us an email. 1492 Ltd and its clients promote a policy of equal opportunities. Our policy is to treat job applicants and employees in the same way regardless of age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, colour or disability.

Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Director, Head of Talent Acquisition (Europe) The Head of Talent Acquisition, Europe is a leadership role responsible for leading and executing the end-to-end talent acquisition strategy across the business, with a primary focus on the UK Card, Velocity Black, and Global Payments Network (formally Discover) business units. The core mandate is to ensure the international business secures top-tier, future-ready talent to achieve its ambitious growth targets and maintain market share leadership, while optimising recruitment efficiency and rigorously upholding all regulatory standards related to hiring practices. This role will be the operational and strategic owner of the talent acquisition function in the region. What you’ll do 1. Strategic Talent Acquisition Partnership * Business Translation: Partner closely with the UK Leadership, US Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partners of UK Card, Velocity Black, and Discover to forecast talent needs, understand market dynamics, and proactively design and implement tailored recruitment programs that directly support and accelerate business outcomes. * Workforce Planning & Pipeline: Lead the functional execution of strategic workforce planning for talent acquisition. Anticipate and address future skills gaps, particularly in critical UK segment roles (e.g., analytics, fraud, software engineering) by developing deep, sustained talent pipelines. * Recruitment Efficiency & Investment: Own and optimise all key talent acquisition metrics (cost-per-hire, time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, candidate experience). Manage the TA function's investment and budget based on projected business impact and ROI. 2. Talent Acquisition Excellence * End-to-End Ownership: Own and drive the complete talent acquisition lifecycle for the UK business segments. Drive a unified strategy that seamlessly links sourcing, screening, hiring, and onboarding processes. * Operational Excellence: Oversee the Talent Acquisition team to ensure a hiring pipeline focused on securing top-tier talent. Implement best-in-class recruitment technologies and processes to maximize recruiter productivity and effectiveness. * Brand & Sourcing Strategy: Iterate on and execute a compelling employer branding strategy for the region. Lead advanced sourcing strategies to attract passive and diverse candidates for high-demand roles. * Talent Integration: Partner with HR Business Partners and Leadership Development teams to ensure newly hired talent is effectively integrated and set up for success and long-term retention. 3. Operational Integrity and Governance * Compliance and Risk: Serve as the functional expert for all UK statutory, regulatory, and legislative requirements related to hiring and selection practices. Own and mitigate compliance risks within the talent acquisition process. * HR Shared Services Alignment: Collaborate closely with UK HR Shared Services to ensure seamless and efficient delivery of TA operational tasks, including data integrity, reporting, and offer management. * Policy & Standards: Establish and maintain robust TA policies and controls that meet the highest standards of corporate governance and ensure a fair, consistent, and equitable hiring process. What we're looking for * Senior Talent Acquisition Leadership: Progressive talent acquisition experience operating as a functional Head or Director of Talent Acquisition in a complex, international, and regulated industry (e.g., Financial Services). * Functional Mastery & Commercial Acumen: Deep, proven expertise in all facets of the Talent Acquisition function (sourcing, operations, employer branding, analytics). Demonstrated ability to articulate recruitment strategy in financial and business terms (e.g., quantifying the impact of TA on business goals). * Enterprise Navigation: Strong ability to navigate and influence enterprise HR functions and global decision-making processes, ensuring the TA strategy is aligned with the parent organisation. * International Regulatory Expertise: Proven expertise in navigating multi-jurisdictional employment law and compliance specifically as it relates to recruitment, selection, and hiring within the UK and Europe. * Data-Driven Influence: Strong capability in using workforce and TA analytics to diagnose pipeline issues, predict future needs, and drive functional and executive decision-making. Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position and can be based in our Nottingham or London offices. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We’re big on collaboration and connection, so you’ll be based in our Nottingham or London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What’s in it for you * Bring us all this - and you’ll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation * We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) * Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance – with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave * Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café. What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it’s about what you do, not just what you say. That’s why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: * REACH – Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies * OutFront – to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates * Mind Your Mind – signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all * Women in Tech – promoting an inclusive environment in tech * EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.

Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Senior Digital Product Manager Job Description About this role Year after year we’ve been recognised as a great place to work. In 2025, Capital One was ranked 15th in the UK’s Best Workplaces™ list. Our Product Managers are pivotal in the delivery of value, fostering collaboration, and taking responsibility for where and how we invest. As a senior member of our Digital Product team, you will play a strategic role in the definition of our digital product investments. You will be forever building on your understanding of both our consumer and business needs, working across the business to realise this value into the market. What you’ll do * Autonomously lead the discovery, definition and delivery of new digital products and features that deliver our key business outcomes * Collaborate effectively with engineering teams, designers, and others to create compelling strategies for our products, and deliver on them * Be passionate about how consumer credit works so that you can disrupt it from the inside out * Challenge and champion technology choices to deliver innovative and resilient solutions that enable both near and long term value * Integrate business analytics and operational excellence in every aspect of product design and development, and define metrics to measure the success of products * Maintain a rigorously human-centred approach, obsessing about internal and external customer needs to reimagine customer interactions What you’ll bring * Proven experience working within a regulated industry with demonstrable in market results * A track record of thought leadership and delivery across complex products or platform capabilities * Ability to influence and inspire senior stakeholders through strong commercial thinking & engaging communication * Proven ability to leverage data and insight to define product strategy and customer experience * Ability to appreciate the detail, get under the hood and make decisions that unleash product engineering * Excellent communication skills, able to engage, influence and inspire * Passionate about achieving the right outcome Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position and can be based in our Nottingham or London offices. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We’re big on collaboration and connection, so you’ll be based in our Nottingham office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What’s in it for you * Bring us all this - and you’ll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation * We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) * Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance – with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave * Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it’s about what you do, not just what you say. That’s why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: * REACH – Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies * OutFront – to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates * Mind Your Mind – signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all * Women in Tech – promoting an inclusive environment in tech * EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.

INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975. Manufacturing Process Engineer Site based Coles Hill, Birmingham The Company: A family owned and run extrusion company developing, manufacturing and selling industrial hose, pipes and ducting products based in the West Midlands. For the last 7 years the focus has been applying innovation and passion for quality to the current and future products required by the hose and ducting market. During this time it has grown by 250% and has a plan, supported by further investment, for growth both in the UK and International markets. All products are manufactured in the UK on 30 extruders with up to three on a line, with more being installed in 2026. The business is an engineering led company keen on new processes, capabilities and talent to help drive this innovation. Job Role: Reporting to the Technical Director the Manufacturing Process Engineer will be working on a variety of extrusion process improvements, new production lines and supporting new product trials. Having broad knowledge of the process and materials in PVC. The focus for the company is to improve process consistency to make higher performance products and reduce scrap whilst also introducing new processes with best practises. This role will be working with an experienced quality and technical team to develop our new training program, new tooling, setting sheets and 5S. Main responsibilities: Process Control: • Trial new materials and process improvements then test samples to scientifically assess benefits, • Reduce scrap by improving start-up procedures, tooling, training, • Make sure start-up checks and inspections are completed by setters and operators, • Check material processing recommendations are being followed using SOPs or setting sheets, • Assess extrusion stability from first principles and come up with improvements, • Create setting sheets for new products and trials, continuously improve them and monitor if jobs are run to them Knowledge and Expertise: • Professional qualification or high level of experience, • Expertise in extrusion is required, training will be given in house on how the company manufacture spiral and braided hoses, • Good understanding of extruders, extrusion heads and polymers from first principles, • Knowledge of extrusion tooling design, • Previously written shop floor documents and procedures, • Mixture of theory and hands on experience, • Proven experience in process and continuous improvement, • Strong track record of control and analysis and able to provide quantifiable examples of success in process improvements. The Person: • A passion for manufacturing and operational improvement, • Works well cross functionally with different cultures, • Resilience and adaptability, • Flexible as will be working between 2 sites in Kitts Green and Coleshill For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders. For UK roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the United Kingdom. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application. To apply please contact Jason Hutchison 0044 (0) 1789 207070 Why select Listgrove? · Five Decades of Market Intelligence · Unrivalled Industry Networks · Recognised International brand · HR Qualified Professionals To hear from our clients on how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgrove’s Case Studies page. Throughout 2026 & 2027 you can meet with Listgrove at the following exhibitions: Interpack, France Innovation Plasturgie, Interplas UK, Plast Milan, Fakuma, ArabPlast, NPE 2027. Performance through People. Please visit for more information on our services, global success and testimonials. Listgrove Limited Registered in England No: 01197713

Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Senior Data Product Manager About this role Year after year we’ve been recognised as a great place to work. In 2025, Capital One was ranked 15th in the UK’s Best Workplaces™ list. At Capital One, we believe great products begin with a deep understanding of our customers. From our earliest days, we pioneered the use of predictive modeling to individually personalise credit card offers, turning the entire industry on its head. Our heritage of data driven decisions, combined with human centred approach, enables us to continue to design and build truly innovative financial experiences for our customers. We’re using this approach to build our next generation data platform, leveraging modern technology to deliver transformative experiences to our customers. We’re seeking a Senior Data Product Manager, who will be pivotal in the delivery of value and fostering collaboration. As a senior member of our Digital Product team, you will play a strategic role in defining where we invest in our data products and platforms, working with stakeholders across Engineering, Business Analysis, Data Science, Data Analytics and Data Governance. What you’ll do * Autonomously lead the discovery, definition and delivery of new data products and platform features that deliver our key business outcomes across data, modelling, reporting and analytical capabilities * Manage existing data products to drive business performance across the value chain, including growth, underwriting, marketing and customer servicing. * Collaborate with data producers and consumers (Data Scientists, Analysts & Engineers) to define Product capability needs and prioritise delivery of those that add most value * Collaborate with your product team, engineering, delivery leads, consulting groups (Architecture, Cyber & Data Risk) and the US Enterprise to ensure those capabilities make it into the hands of our users * Be an advocate for data governance, ensuring that everything we build meets our high standards whilst providing a frictionless user experience * Integrate business analytics in every aspect of design and development, and define metrics to measure the success of products * Maintain a rigorously human-centred approach, obsessing about internal and external customer needs to reimagine customer interactions What you’ll bring * Proven experience identifying business opportunities and translating them into Data, Machine Learning and AI products in the technology or digital arenas. * A track record of thought leadership and delivery across complex products or platform capabilities * Ability to influence and inspire senior stakeholders through strong commercial thinking & engaging communication * Proven ability to leverage data and insight to define product strategy and customer experience * Passionate about collaborating with technically minded data users and engineers, but you can also translate for non-technical stakeholders * Excellent communication skills, able to engage, influence and inspire * Deep understanding of data applications * An understanding of UK regulatory landscapes and consumer lending would be desirable Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position based in our Nottingham or London offices. If you're based in the London office, there will be frequent travel to Nottingham. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We’re big on collaboration and connection, so you’ll be based in one of our offices 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What’s in it for you * Bring us all this - and you’ll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation * We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) * Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance – with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave * Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it’s about what you do, not just what you say. That’s why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: * REACH – Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies * OutFront – to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates * Mind Your Mind – signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all * Women in Tech – promoting an inclusive environment in tech * EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.

Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Process Manager - Acquisition About the role At the intersection of Digital Product, Change and Risk Management, we aren’t just looking for someone to "manage" a process — we need someone who’ll own and champion our process evolution, working with a high degree of autonomy and in close partnership with our current Process and Product Management team. Your mission is to bridge the gap between ambitious business growth and a sound risk culture, ensuring resilience and sustainability. This role will have a significant impact on the overall effectiveness of our team and to our acquisition success so you’ll need to be passionate about technology, data, product and process excellence. You’ll work collaboratively and embed yourself within our team to proactively find insights, look for efficiencies and drive changes to improve prospects’ experiences and our risk & control frameworks. What you’ll do Our ability to grow and manage risk is tied to the efficiency of our core systems. You won't just manage processes, you’ll help architect how we embed robust risk controls and streamline complex workflows. In this role, you will move beyond tactical oversight to drive the product standard: * Strategic Review: You’ll analyse control metrics, looking for friction or control failures that drive risk or customer pain. * Product Partnership: You’ll liaise regularly with the Product and Technology teams to present your data, influence the backlog and drive change. You’ll be the voice of the customer and process excellence, ensuring key business objectives and risk controls are well-represented alongside short-term fixes. * Deep Dive & Design: You’ll be responsible for ensuring the control suite is efficient, scalable, and fully documented. You may also find yourself working closely with a cross-functional squad, mapping out end-to-end process flows for a key feature or user journey to identify opportunities. * Control Testing: You’ll partner with Second and Third Line functions to make sure our key risks are effectively monitored and documented, with follow-up actions and improvements progressed to completion. The Outcomes You’ll Drive: * Fostering a Risk-Aware Culture: You will act as an SME and consult to our Product teams, shifting the mindset from "compliance as a hurdle" to "risk as a foundation", ensuring risk is mitigated by design. * Driving Automated Governance: You will lead the transition toward a digitized control suite, replacing manual touchpoints with automated, data-driven monitoring to achieve optimum efficiency at scale. * Strategic Stakeholder Management: You will partner with 2nd and 3rd line functions (Risk and Audit) to provide transparent, high-level assurance, turning process reviews into opportunities for continuous improvement. * Data-Driven Decisioning: Leveraging a high level of numerical ability, you will transform raw data into strategic insights that influence prioritization and investment across our acquisition platforms. What we’re looking for We're looking for someone who can combine deep analytical rigor, technical understanding and process governance with the ability to influence cross functionally. Any experience of digital product management would also be an advantage. * You can find the story in the data. You possess exceptional numerical ability and an inherent analytical curiosity to quickly spot trends and opportunities and to navigate complex systems and technology architectures with precision. * You're an improvement expert. You have hands-on experience applying methodologies like LEAN or Six Sigma to drive tangible, measurable improvements in operational processes. * You speak risk. You have experience in Risk Management, understanding how to design and performance-test controls to manage and monitor key business risks effectively. * You thrive cross-functionally. You are an adept communicator who can influence cross-functionally, input into key decisions and drive tangible business results. * You are driven by detail and clarity. You have great attention to detail, not just for documentation, but for understanding the deep interdependencies of systems, technology and data that underpin our processes. Professional Integrity: You bring a balanced, "customer-first" approach to decision-making, ensuring that every efficiency gain also enhances our commitment to fair customer outcomes. Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position and can be based in our Nottingham or London offices. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We’re big on collaboration and connection, so you’ll be based in our Nottingham office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What’s in it for you * Bring us all this - and you’ll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation * We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) * Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance – with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave * Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it’s about what you do, not just what you say. That’s why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: * REACH – Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies * OutFront – to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates * Mind Your Mind – signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all * Women in Tech – promoting an inclusive environment in tech * EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.

Join a leading independent technology and services provider as a Technician 2! Job Overview: This role involves delivering structured cabling, fibre optic installations, and rack-and-stack activities within data centre and corporate environments. The engineer will handle testing, fault diagnostics, Pathway installations, and on-site support for remote network teams. Travel within the UK and internationally is required, along with flexibility for night or weekend work. Strong technical skills, safety certifications, and professional communication are essential. Location: Birmingham Rate: An hourly rate, in-scope IR35, of £14.90 (PAYE) OR £19.34 per hour (via a Hays Approved Umbrella Company). Contract Length: 23 Mar - 30 Sep 2026 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (7:00 - 19:00) Key Requirements Must be very familiar with working in Data Centre and Corporate environments. Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in the structured cabling industry. Good understanding of various Structured Cabling Solutions. Capable of installing, terminating, and testing Fibre Optic cables. Experienced in using Fluke test equipment and performing fault diagnosis. Must have Health & Safety Training (CSCS, ECS, or equivalent country-specific qualification) affiliated with the Construction Industry Training Board. Should hold at least 3 industry or manufacturer installation accreditations (eg, Commscope, Corning, Panduit, or other major brands). Must have completed an industry-recognized Structured Cabling and Fibre Optic Training Course, such as: CNET CNIT BICSI Engineer/Technician City & Guilds B-TEC or equivalent IPAF and/or PASMA Training preferred (or equivalent local powered-access qualification). Experience installing cable pathways (basket trays, trunking, fibre runners). Ability to understand and follow patching schedules/cut sheets. Experience installing power and data cables within server and networking racks. Experience in rack-and-stack of active network hardware (Switches, Routers, Servers). Able to follow instructions and provide on-site support to remote network/systems administrators. Ability to apply basic IP Addressing under supervision. Experience with installing and configuring UPS systems (desirable). Excellent communication skills and a professional attitude, with experience engaging stakeholders at all levels. Must be willing and able to travel within the UK and internationally (including air travel) for project work. May be required to work night shifts, weekends, or flexible hours depending on project requirements. Additional Information: Interview Process: In Person/Teams/Telephonic How to Apply: If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Talent Solutions is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and 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 on our website.

Finance Business Partner - Birmingham - £56K Your new company You will be working as a Finance Business Partner for a Birmingham based charity that offers support services in the local area and also has a number of retail units. Your new role As Finance Business Partner you will: • Produce monthly management accounts for trading, ensuring accruals, prepayments and adjustments are accurately calculated and posted, and that income is imported accurately from other systems and payroll and invoiced costs accurately reported., • Ensure that trading balance sheet accounts are accurately maintained and regularly reconciled., • Monthly face to face presentation of financial performance to senior management, with adequate narrative explanation of the main movements and drivers of the position against budgets and latest forecasts., • Conduct monthly review meetings with the Director of the Service and operational managers and to act as the key point of contact to support budget holders with commercial business, capital and investment proposals., • Relevant financial qualification such as ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CFA/CFP, • Proven experience as a Finance Business Partner ideally within retail accounting and have worked with EPOS systems., • Experience of developing and monitoring an annual budget within a multi-cost centre environment., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to nurture and develop relationships with key stakeholders and external agencies., • Have the ability to influence and partner with Senior Management and colleagues across the finance department. What you'll get in return This role offers a salary of just over £56.5K, and offers the chance to work for a great team and organisation who really make a difference to peoples' lives. 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. 4774331

Corporate and International Tax Associate Director based in Birmingham Your new company A global professional services network, known for delivering audit, tax, and advisory solutions with a strong emphasis on sustainability, innovation, and inclusivity. The culture is diverse, collaborative, and empowering—encouraging individuals to take ownership of their careers and contribute meaningfully. Your new role As a member of the Corporate Tax Advisory practice you will be working with large, listed, and international clients. The role involves delivering strategic tax advice, driving innovation through technology and process improvement, and mentoring junior team members. You’ll also collaborate across service lines and manage a portfolio of client engagements. What you'll need to succeed • ACA or CTA qualification (or equivalent experience), • Strong background in corporate tax advisory for large and international groups, • Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver strategic advice, • Experience winning new business and building long-term partnerships, • Collaborative approach with cross-functional project experience, • Excellent communication and multitasking skills, • Passion for developing others through coaching and leadership, • Flexible working arrangements are available. What you'll get in return • A global platform with a forward-thinking, inclusive culture, • Opportunities to lead, innovate, and grow professionally, • Support to make a personal impact and reach your full potential, • A workplace that values individuality, teamwork, and bold ideas 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. 4674947

Private Client Tax Senior Manager Opportunity Your new company Join a nationally respected firm in audit, tax, advisory and consulting, where people feel supported, included and genuinely enjoy their work. As the Tax team grows, they're looking for a Senior Manager to help shape the future. It's a place where careers flourish, contributions matter, and making a positive difference—for clients, communities and colleagues—is part of everyday life. Your new role This is a key role within the Private Client team, where you’ll provide expert technical guidance and exceptional client service. You’ll manage a key portfolio and play a vital part in driving business growth. The role includes leading within the management group and supporting colleagues across the team. You’ll need to engage confidently with high-net-worth clients and their advisors, translating complex tax matters into clear guidance. Mentorship will be a core element too, offering support and training to junior team members. • You’ll be responsible for reviewing tax returns and computations within agreed deadlines, ensuring the delivery of compliance is both efficient and well-controlled. You'll support senior colleagues with tax planning and contribute to ad hoc projects as needed. Building and maintaining strong client relationships will be a key part of your role, alongside managing expectations with care and clarity., • Your technical expertise should cover a broad range of areas relevant to private clients—particularly international tax matters, property, income tax, CGT, IHT, trusts and estates. You’ll be well-versed in UK resident and non-dom tax matters, including offshore trusts and structures, and stay informed on both domestic and global tax legislation., • You’ll produce tailored, high-quality written reports suited to a variety of audiences—from clients with limited financial knowledge to experienced offshore trustees. In some cases, you'll prepare court-appropriate documentation for expert witness work in financial remedy proceedings., • Managing work in progress will be essential, including meeting recoverability targets and ensuring fee quotes remain realistic and transparent. You’ll maintain regular contact with clients, respond promptly, and anticipate their needs while keeping them informed throughout the process., • Professional risk must be carefully managed through thorough documentation, collaboration with senior colleagues, and adherence to proper review procedures. You’ll also take on other responsibilities as required to meet evolving business needs. What you'll need to succeed This role suits a tax manager aiming for senior level, or a senior manager seeking something new. You’ll be proactive, professional, and able to meet client needs with minimal supervision. Experience managing high net worth clients is key. CTA is essential; STEP or ADIT is a plus. Strong relationship-building skills and commercial awareness are important. You should be organised, well-informed on tax, and supportive of your team's growth. Skills, Knowledge & Experience • You should have broad tax experience and work well with minimal Partner oversight. You’ll meet deadlines, handle billing, and manage expectations. Partners rely on you, and your team looks to you for direction., • Technically, you’ll understand private client tax, especially cross-border issues. You’re recognised for your expertise and comfortable with HMRC. You handle high-pressure advice with confidence., • You understand client risk appetite and tailor communication accordingly. You help clients stay up to date and offer strategic, personalised solutions. You build knowledge across the firm and connect with quality intermediaries., • You lead by example, earning trust from your team. Your judgement is respected, and your input valued. You tackle tough situations with composure and clarity. What you'll get in return You’ll be part of a collaborative, inclusive and welcoming culture that’s committed to supporting your growth and development. With access to specialist knowledge, valuable resources and ongoing learning opportunities, your career here can be both satisfying and rewarding. You’ll benefit from competitive pay, flexible benefits, a clearly mapped-out career pathway and a working environment that adapts to your needs. 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. 4692281

Permanent Purchase Ledger Clerk - based in Walsall Your new company Hays are working with one of the largest civil engineering specialists in the UK. They are looking to welcome an Purchase Ledger clerk to their finance team on a permanent basis. Your new role To administer, manage, and reconcile all aspects of assigned Supplier Accounts, ensuring processes are followed and all supplier accounts are up to date, accurate and paid in a timely manner, ensuring audit & process compliance. • Sorting post, dealing with exceptions and any urgent requests and queries, particularly on stop accounts., • Register Purchase Ledger and Subcontract invoices & credits daily (some will be subject to CIS tax & Reverse Charge VAT)., • Overhead invoices registered and forwarded for authorisation., • Query resolution monitoring and control., • Supplier reconciliation (preferably in excel format) to be performed in line with KPI’s., • Chase any missing invoices or credits with vendor and request a copy., • Accounts Payable Journals – to correct errors etc., • Direct Debits – Reconcile account, process documents & match against payments taken directly from our bank account., • Ensuring the supplier email address recorded in the system is up to date and correct., • Select suppliers for weekly payments (from list provided), check and authorise payment proposal list, when authorised by the Manager, execute for payment and pass to Treasury., • Providing remittance information to vendors as and when required., • In time – to be able to cover for colleagues in their absence, e.g. subcontract ledger (Certifications), cash postings, and Sales Ledger invoices and valuations – skills dependant. What you'll need to succeed • Strong IT skills including MS Office (Excel, Word), • Strong verbal and written communication skills, • Ability to produce accurate, relevant information in a timely manner, • Work well with other colleagues, • Proactive in problem solving, • Adapts well working on their own or in a team environment, • The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines is required What you'll get in return • 5% Company pension contribution, • Life Assurance, • Private Medical, • Company Profit Share Scheme, • Career Development and ongoing training, • Staff Referral Scheme, • 25 days annual leave with additional loyalty days (Full-Time equivalent), • Volunteering Scheme, • Environmental and Social Value initiatives 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. 4773257

AVP Investment Banking Java Full Stack Engineer (Angular/React) - Spring Boot, REST, ELK - PERMANENT Our Investment Banking client is looking for a permanent Java Full Stack Engineer (AVP level) Skills Excellent knowledge, understanding and active hands-on coding ability of Java (Spring Boot, REST APIs) and various automation testing approaches Expertise in software code architecture, design patterns, and secure coding best practises. Good communication, feature team leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to guide projects and teams. Ownership mindset and commitment to engineering excellence practices for building high quality and reliable software. Some other highly valued skills may include: Hands-on full-stack - having UI knowledge and experience - React, Angular. Hands-on logging, observability, reliability - ELK dashboards for monitoring releases and identifying problems proactively Good knowledge of systems architectures and infrastructure with best practices and design patterns Problem-solving skills and ability to simplify complex concepts. Adaptability to new technologies and evolving project needs. Permanent role - hybrid working - candidate can be based near Manchester/Liverpool/Stoke/Birmingham By applying to this job you are sending us your CV, which may contain personal information. Please refer to our Privacy Notice to understand how we process this information. In short, in order to supply you with work finding services, we will hold and process your personal data, and only with your express permission we will share this personal data with a client (or a third party working on behalf of the client) by email or by upload to the Client/third parties vendor management system. By giving us permission to send your CV to a client, this constitutes permission to share the personal data that would be necessary to consider your application, interview you (Phone/video/face to face) and if successful hire you. Scope AT acts as an employment agency for Permanent Recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the Terms and Conditions, Data Protection Policy, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

A Design Manager job based in Birmingham We are looking for a Design Manager to join our Construction Team focusing on high-profile, technically complex projects across multiple sectors. If you are passionate about design, working within a team environment and with proven technical skills looking for an opportunity to challenge the norm, bring fresh new ideas and elevate yourself within the industry, then join us and help to create tomorrow together. This is a great opportunity to progress your career as part of a talented, diverse, and supportive team. Your new role Our Design Managers are a valuable part of our business, driving quality outcomes, enhancing buildability and fostering innovation. Design Managers work collaboratively with our industry specialists and in-house technical experts to ensure that the design develops in accordance with the brief with a firm focus on added value, compliance, commercial viability, and best practice. As our Design Manager, you will: • Work with all relevant parties to produce and manage a realistic design programme and information required schedule to facilitate design, procurement and construction activities., • Support the implementation of Continuous Improvement initiatives and innovation, • Ensure the design has been reviewed and verified to achieve compliance and mitigate Health and Safety, design and buildability issues prior to construction and identify key risks and opportunities at each stage of the design and delivery process. What you'll get in return • Competitive salary & profit share scheme, • Flexible working, • Car Allowance / Company Car (subject to Role/Grade), • Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates), • Extensive corporate benefits include Private Medical, Pension 8% employers’ contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more…, • Excellent range of learning and development activities to support your career progression., • Industry-leading family leave benefits which include 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity. 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 email . 4768225

A Project Manager job based in Birmingham If you are Project Manager with proven technical skills looking for an opportunity to challenge the norm, bring fresh new ideas and elevate yourself within the industry, then send us your CV for a confidential chat. This is a great opportunity to progress your career as part of a talented, diverse, and supportive team. Your new role Our Project Managers are a valuable part of the business, the focus of this role will be to provide visible leadership, insight, direction and foresight in the safe and profitable delivery of schemes, while also providing excellent customer satisfaction and successfully develop a team. As our Project Manager, you will: • Develop, control, and ensure delivery against the project budgets including profit, preliminaries and procurements. Implement detailed programmes and schedules which allow accurate monitoring and reporting of progress., • Secure and manage the appropriate resources to deliver the project / scheme effectively and efficiently in a professional manner to ensure successful delivery within project constraints., • Implement and manage the development of the Project Quality Plan, Trade Quality Plans, and Defect rectification procedures., • Ensure there is a successful and smooth handover of the project, including support to customer/ end user throughout the handover process. What you'll get in return • Competitive salary & profit share scheme, • Flexible working, • Car Allowance / Company Car (subject to Role/Grade), • Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates), • Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 8% employers’ contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more…, • Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression., • Industry-leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity. 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 email . 4768228

As part of a wider finance transformation, our client is recruiting for an Oracle Finance Systems Manager. Your new company This organisation is a market-leading, national multi-site business. They are currently in a significant finance transformation project and this is a key appointment to help them deliver their objectives. Your new role This role will bridge the gap between the Director of Finance and the Chief Technology Officer. Key responsibilities will include; overseeing the daily management, operation, and support of the Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) R12.1.3, focusing on core financial modules such as General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, and Cash Management. Ensure system stability, alignment with current business requirements, and maintain compliance with industry standards. Managing system configurations, user roles, and permissions, ensuring data integrity, security, and seamless operation across finance modules. Coordinating ERP upgrades, patches, and add-on implementations to keep the system up-to-date and secure, collaborating with IT teams and external consultants as needed. What you'll need to succeed You will need to demonstrate proven experience of managing ERP systems, maintenance, upgrades, and implementations, specifically with Oracle EBS R12.1.3 and experience in transitioning from fully outsourced ERP support to an in-house model. A track record in finance process optimisation, systems implementation, and project management within a retail or multi-site environment is strongly preferred. What you'll get in return This is a really exciting time to join the business and to have a real impact on the success of the finance transformation. The office is based north of Birmingham city, with free parking, easy access via public transport and a hybrid model of 2 days working from home. 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. 4661714

Group Financial Accountant|Permanent | Walsall up to £70K Established over 40 years ago built on strong family values, they have evolved into one of the UK’s foremost privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists. They deliver end‑to‑end design, engineering, and maintenance solutions across a diverse portfolio of sectors, including: • Water, • Transport, • Built Environment, • Preparation and review of statutory accounts for all Group companies,, • Ensuring full tax and statutory compliance of the Group and reporting to the required standards and deadlines., • Preparation and filing of statutory tax and other returns for all Group companies:VAT, PAYE, CIS, ONS, • Management of General Ledgers for all Group companies, • Maintenance of chart of accounts, ensuring consistency across all Group companies, • Manage the month-end process, ensuring all transactions are reviewed and processed before period end cut-offs,, • Preparation and review of all balance sheet reconciliations and lead schedules, • Taking or recommending all necessary actions for business process improvement, • Intercompany accounting and invoicing, including maintenance and reconciliation of the intercompany balance matrix, • Preparation of monthly consolidated trial balance, profit and loss account, balance sheet and Cashflow statement, • Liaise with external auditors in delivery of the annual statutory audit, • Liaise with tax advisors and review Corporation Tax computations for all Group companies., • Finance team lead, working with operational teams and a third-party agent to prepare and apply for the annual Research and Development Expenditure Credit,, • Monitor, review and update key financial controls, processes and accounting policies., • Maintain ongoing awareness of changes to corporate and tax legislation and provide guidance and advice accordingly.What you'll need to succeed, • Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA), • Strong technical financial accounting and tax knowledge and experience, including preparation of statutory accounts and Corporation Tax computations., • Management experience, • Strong understanding of financial processes and controls, • Profit Share Scheme, • Company Pension Scheme, • Life Assurance, • Private Medical Insurance, • 25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days, • 8 hours volunteering, • Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing, • Development supported by internal and externally delivered training, • Continuous service awardsWhat 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. 4776756

The National Lottery Community Fund is looking for a skilled and proactive Network Manager to become part of their compact IT Infrastructure Team located in Birmingham. This role will report directly to the Head of IT Infrastructure & Security. Hybrid working is available, though occasional travel to various UK sites will be required. Role Expectations As a Network Manager, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing our IT network, ensuring optimal performance, up-to-date security, and reliability. Key responsibilities may include: • Be an integral part of the Team and act as the go to person and SME for networking requirements. Work with stakeholders both internally and externally from diverse backgrounds and communities., • Collaborate closely with Network Managers, Infrastructure Engineers, Security Team and Project Managers to understand and address their requirements., • Manage and optimise network infrastructure, including on-premise networks, public cloud (Azure) networks, virtual networks and WAN technologies., • Apply strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve network issues., • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills., • Monitor network performance, identify and resolve bottlenecks., • Collaborate with service desk staff, providing education and support while resolving network-related tickets., • Be responsible for end-to-end delivery of the Project tasks., • Lead networking element of projects to improve production environments., • Ability to write clear, concise technical documentation such as Network Designs., • Responsible for ensuring that any designs produced are in line with the current network architecture and infrastructure strategy documentation and are fit for purpose., • Provide timely updates and whenever necessary timely escalation of issues to right stakeholders. Skills & Requirements • Configure and manage Firewalls, Routers, Access Points, Switches, SD-WAN and Networking Appliances., • Demonstrate advanced knowledge of networking, including TCP/IP protocols, subnetting, VLANs, load balancing, and VPNs., • Configuring and installing hardware in both office and data centre environments., • Contribute to design and architecture discussions., • Mitigate Pen Test and Audit findings., • Participate in out of hours implementations of change/support as required., • Accurate estimation of workload and timelines for delivery., • Support and maintain backup and disaster recovery solutions., • Compliance to regulatory and mandatory policies., • Interview date: 12/05/2026 – 14/05/2026 We will be hosting a briefing session on: 17th April 2026, 2pm. To register or ask any questions please email us. For an informal discussion about the role, please email us. How to apply: Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (1000 words) with the following criteria, we will use this to score your application. Essential Criteria: • Demonstrable experience in network administration and deployment., • Experience with Cisco Switches, including configuration, security, and firmware updates., • Knowledge of Firewalls (Preferentially Cisco Meraki MX and Azure Firewalls)., • Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and architectures, networking (NSG, VNet peering, UDR, Private Link/Endpoint, Azure Firewall, load balancer)., • Knowledge of Cisco Meraki SD-WAN (MX Appliances)., • Knowledge of Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points. Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed. We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)

For more than 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers. We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving. Brief role description: The NST Client Advisor plays a key role in delivering the support centre function for the programme. Working closely with the Nova Support Team (NST), the Advisor provides initial advice, guidance, and assistance to Veterans who are at risk of contact with the Justice System or are involved in the Justice System. Some of your principal responsibilities will include receiving and triaging referrals for veterans who are at risk of, or involved in, the justice system, making timely first contact and completing initial registrations, and providing accurate advice and guidance while maintaining detailed records on the case management system. As a NST Client Advisor, you will need experience in guiding and supporting individuals, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders while remaining highly organised and IT confident. Ideally, you will also have an understanding of the justice system, experience using Salesforce or similar CRM systems and a resilient and adaptable approach. Please note this role requires an Enhanced DBS check and Police Vetting (NVVP 2). Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? check out our Website. Eager to know more the role? Have a look at the Job Description. What’s in it for you? Check out our Benefits. Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by closing date, Friday 24 April 2026. Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process. #LI-DNI

Building Services Quantity Surveyor - Birmingham - Upto £55,000 + Car/Allowance Your new company We are recruiting on behalf of a tier‑one infrastructure delivery organisation working on one of the UK’s most significant rail and civil engineering programmes. As part of this long‑term venture, they are constructing a series of pumping stations and associated operational buildings that support the wider route.This organisation is known for delivering large, technically complex packages with high standards in safety, collaboration, and programme performance. You will join a commercially strong project team responsible for major M&E and building services packages within a highly impactful national scheme. Your new role As a Building Services Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial management of multimillion‑pound mechanical and electrical (MEP) packages relating to pumping stations and building services. Your role will include: Reporting into a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager across your section of works Supporting commercial delivery with strong knowledge of contractual, commercial, insurance and legal processes Administering NEC3 contracts, including early warnings & compensation events Preparing subcontract invitations to tender, evaluating returns and making recommendations for appointment Managing subcontractor packages, valuations, liabilities and payment notices Assisting with budgets, forecasts, CVRs and commercial reporting alongside senior commercial colleagues Working closely with delivery teams to develop solutions and maintain strong client and subcontractor relationships Although site‑based in nature, the wider team operates flexibly with a hybrid working approach where appropriate. What you'll need to succeed BSc/MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience Experience working on civils or infrastructure projects as a Quantity Surveyor Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (essential) Good technical understanding of mechanical and electrical packages Highly organised, rigorous, with excellent written communication skills for contractual correspondence Ability to work effectively in an integrated team with subcontractors and client representatives Desirable qualities: Experience managing commercial risk & opportunity Strong communication and stakeholder management Ability to contribute to process improvements and operational efficiencies Results‑focused with strong commercial awareness What you'll get in return Salary up to £55,000Car or car allowance Hybrid working flexibility Opportunity to work on a nationally significant infrastructure programme Clear career progression with support from an experienced commercial leadership team Exposure to large‑scale MEP and building services packages, ideal for progressing to Senior QS level 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. 4767516

Client Accountant. Hybrid working. Permanent role. Full-time. £35,000. Birmingham city centre Your new company A leading property services organisation is seeking a Client Accountant to join its established accounting team. Working across both rural and residential portfolios, this role offers excellent variety, hybrid working, and long‑term career development within a respected national business. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced accounts professional who enjoys client interaction, managing their own workload, and being part of a collaborative finance team. Your new role Reporting into the Head of Client Accounting, you will take responsibility for delivering accurate and compliant financial services to a portfolio of clients. You will support internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring high standards of service and smooth financial operations. Key Responsibilities • Maintain financial records for a range of clients including sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, and charities., • Assist in preparing cashflows, budgets, rent rolls, and client reporting., • Process VAT returns, including land and property considerations., • Prepare year‑end financial accounts using data from internal systems., • Support the onboarding of new clients and ensure reporting requirements are met., • Ensure compliance with client money regulations and relevant industry standards., • Work closely with surveyors, clients, and external accountants to resolve queries and provide financial information., • Assist with contract farming accounts and charity reporting requirements., • Support Companies House submissions including Confirmation Statements., • Manage client records, ownership updates, bank mandate changes, and general administration., • Provide ad hoc reporting and problem‑solving support where needed., • Help streamline accounting processes, workflows, and documentation., • Training on software and systems will be provided.What you'll need to succeed, • Experience in an accounting or finance role (property experience helpful but not essential)., • Strong numerical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail., • Confident user of MS Office, especially Excel; familiarity with accounting systems advantageous., • Clear communication skills and the ability to explain financial information to non‑finance colleagues., • Ability to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines, and work independently as well as part of a team., • Problem‑solving mindset and willingness to take ownership.What you'll get in return, • £35,000 salary, • Hybrid working (2–3 office days per week), • 25 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday, • Birmingham city centre location, • Supportive and friendly team environment, • Career progression and development opportunitiesWhat 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. 4771349

Interim Management Accountant for a 3-6 month assignment based in Birmingham Your new company Management Accountant – Multi‑Academy Trust - 15+ SchoolsLocation: Flexible across Trust sites (with hybrid working options) Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Reporting to: Finance Director / Chief Finance Officer About the TrustOur Multi‑Academy Trust consists of 19 schools across the region, serving diverse communities and committed to delivering exceptional educational outcomes. We are in a phase of continued growth and transformation, with a focus on robust financial stewardship, transparent reporting, and strategic investment to support school improvement.Role PurposeThe Management Accountant will play a pivotal role in supporting the financial sustainability of the Trust. You will provide high‑quality financial reporting, insightful analysis, and expert advice to senior leaders and Principals to support effective decision‑making across the 15+‑school estate. This position is central to ensuring the Trust meets its statutory, regulatory, and strategic financial obligations. Work History Financial Reporting & Analysis • Prepare timely monthly management accounts for the Trust and individual schools, including variance analysis and commentary., • Produce consolidated Trust-level financial reports and Board packs., • Monitor and analyse key financial performance indicators, identifying risks, trends, and opportunities., • Support year‑end processes, including audit preparation and liaison with external auditors.Budgeting & Forecasting, • Lead on the annual budget cycle for allocated schools, working closely with principals, school Business Managers, and central finance staff., • Produce in‑year financial forecasts, cash-flow projections, and scenario modelling., • Provide challenge and strategic insight to ensure budgets are realistic, achievable, and aligned with Trust priorities.Business Partnering, • Act as a trusted adviser to school and trust leadership, providing clear, data‑driven financial guidance., • Build strong relationships with Headteachers, budget holders, and operational teams., • Present financial information in an accessible format to non-finance colleagues., • Ensure adherence to the Academy Trust Handbook, ESFA guidance, and relevant statutory obligations., • Support internal audit actions and continuous process improvement., • Maintain robust financial controls and ensure financial information is accurate, complete, and compliant.Systems & Process Improvement, • Contribute to the effective use and development of the Trust’s finance systems (e.g. PS Financials / IRIS / Access / other MAT systems)., • Streamline reporting processes to enhance efficiency and reliability., • Part‑qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent)., • Strong experience in management accounting within a complex, multi‑site organisation., • Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills., • Advanced Excel skills and experience working with financial systems., • Ability to interpret financial information for non‑finance colleagues., • Excellent communication, relationship‑building, and organisational skills., • Experience working within the education sector, public sector, or charities., • Knowledge of the Academy Trust Handbook and ESFA regulatory environment., • Experience producing consolidated accounts or working within a centralised finance function.Personal Attributes, • Proactive, solutions‑focused, and commercially astute., • A collaborative team player with a professional approach., • Committed to the Trust’s values, educational mission, and public‑sector ethos., • A supportive, values‑driven Trust environment., • Professional development and study support where relevant., • Opportunities for career progression within a growing MAT.

R&D Tax Manager/Associate Director required by Top 4 Birmingham Accountancy Firm Your new company Continued market success has created a new opportunity for a Manager or Associate Director with an engineering or scientific background to join a Top 4 Accountancy Firm in Birmingham. This Firm offers global integrated professional services in an approach that combines intellectual leadership, industrial expertise, insight, consulting and problem-solving to help and support their clients. The UK Government provides tax incentives to businesses performing R&D and this is an opportunity to join a market leader in helping clients secure these incentives. This Firm can offer coaching and support for returners to refresh knowledge and skills to help transition back into the workplace. Your new role As the Associate Director/Manager within this Firm’s R&D team, you will be client facing and lead the technical aspects of R&D claims, interviews and prepare documentation to support R&D claims. You will be working with senior technical and finance staff. Key Duties: • Analysing technical and cost data from clients to develop robust and efficient R&D claim methodologies, • Lead the interview process with technical experts to understand their R&D activity, summarising output from these interviews in documentation format, • Leading technical aspects of the R&D claim preparation process within a project, • Preparing clear reports for submission to HMRC. What you'll need to succeed The successful R&D professional will have a degree in Engineering or Science with post-grad experience of working in an engineering, manufacturing or scientific role. Experienced in leading project teams to both internal and external customers. Strong communication skills and be happy working within multidisciplinary teams. What you'll get in return You will have the opportunity to apply your technical knowledge across a wide range of areas and to help companies identify the R&D claims for these incentives. This R&D can involve activities starting from basic research, through to early stage new product & process development, industrial scale trials and ongoing process improvement activity across all areas of engineering and manufacturing. This Firm offers flexible working arrangements, an excellent salary package and benefits, along with outstanding career prospects. 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 on your career. 3900643

This leading property management business is recruiting for a Head of Client Accounting Your new company Join a leading national property consultancy known for its collaborative culture and commitment to delivering high‑quality client service. You’ll be part of a growing Client Accounting function driving excellence across major contracts. Your new role You’ll lead the Birmingham client accounting team, overseeing day‑to‑day financial operations, month‑end reporting, budgets, and forecasts. Acting as a senior technical expert, you’ll streamline processes, enhance KPIs, support contract mobilisation, and ensure RICS compliance while working closely with senior stakeholders. What you'll need to succeed You’ll be a qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA accountant with extensive post‑qualification experience, strong client accounting expertise, and proven team‑leadership skills. You’ll bring advanced Excel capability, strong process‑improvement experience, excellent communication, and the ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships. What you'll get in return A high‑impact leadership role where you can shape a key regional team, influence national processes, and work with senior stakeholders. You’ll join a forward‑thinking firm that values professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvement. 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. 4772049

Job Title: Azure Cloud Engineer Location: Birmingham (on-site, hybrid after probation) Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 Type: Permanent Benefits: Bonus Scheme, Private Health Care, Pensions & many more Exciting opportunity for a globally established business, with opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning. The successful candidate will help shape the Cloud (Azure) platform globally whilst supporting cloud modernisation and innovation. You will also be the subject matter expert, working across a fast-evolving group scaling through new acquisitions and technology growth General responsibilities: - Own Azure estate management, VDI delivery, and key migration/refactor projects across 2,000+ users Hands-on platform work including monitoring, access & service admin, IT support major project delivery including cloud migrations (incl. remote data centre decommissioning), environment modernisation and secure shared services Cross-region collaboration with remote teams including engineering, SOC and support functions Skills required: - . Solid Azure resource administration (build/config/support for live environments) . Virtual desktop infrastructure - VDI - design, config, deployment and management experience . Microsoft Entra or Azure AD admin and set-up . Service desk (ServiceNow or similar) ticket management in production environments . Security & governance exposure across Azure estates Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Permanent Purchase Ledger job – Based in Dudley Your new company Hays are working with an organisation who are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the purchase ledger, ensuring accurate processing of invoices, timely payments to suppliers, and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Your new role • Review, reconcile and file supplier statements, • Action incoming purchase invoices, • Review, code and process purchase invoices., • Deal with supplier accounts enquiries and queries., • Set up of new suppliers, • Prepare/draft supplier payment runs, • Ensure purchase ledgers are accurate to tie in with month-end reporting What you'll need to succeed • Previous experience in a purchase ledger role, • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software, • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills., • Strong communication skills for dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders. 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. 4521859

Join our Architecture Services team! \n The Architecture Services Team comprises members from many different technical and non-technical backgrounds; from network and security to datacentre, end-user compute and service architecture. The team provides customers and the wider Softcat team sight of the broader picture – helping to pull all pieces of the jigsaw together and solving the puzzle of how business requirements are interpreted into technical solutions involving multiple technical verticals. \n \n Success. The Softcat Way. \n There is a uniqueness to Softcat – what we do, how we do it and why we do it. At the heart of our operations are our core values: Passion, Intelligence, Fun, Responsible and Community. These values are the pillars that Softcat and guide our every action. \n As a Senior Solutions Architect focused on Cyber Security, you'll be part of the Architecture Services Team. In this role, you'll be the first port of call for creating Cyber Security solutions that solve customer problems. \n \n You'll be a customer-facing technical leader responsible for delivering consultative advice, expertise, and guidance on technology strategy and how customers can use technology to solve business problems. The role spans the opportunity cycle — owning and leading architecture discovery through to successful delivery and validation — and includes building capability around chosen Cloud Security solutions and practices, with particular emphasis on Application Security Testing, Exposure Management, and Cloud Application Detection & Response. You will be considering customer's protection of applications running in the cloud, hosted in the cloud and developed in the cloud, as well of variations of cloud itself. The role will, however, cover all areas of Cyber Security. \n \n You'll also bring practical awareness of Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) and AI Security, helping customers adopt modern cloud and AI capabilities securely and responsibly. \n \n You'll be responsible for: \n\n • Lead customer discovery and translate business, technical, and risk requirements into clear, deliverable security architectures.\n, • Act as Technical Design Authority on complex cloud and security engagements.\n, • Working with other Architecture Services members, Professional Services Consultants, Cyber Assessment Team and Architects to develop cross-discipline and multi-vendor solutions for customers.\n, • Working with the Softcat Sales Specialists and the Softcat Account Management team to provide technical information and expertise to assist customers in their business needs.\n, • Providing advice to sales and customers regarding the application of a Cyber Security discipline.\n\n \n We'd love you to have \n\n • A passion for technology and making technology work for businesses, along with a desire to share your knowledge and experience with those around you.\n, • Senior-level experience in solutions architecture/security architecture, delivering discovery, design, and governance across complex environments.\n, • Proven capability to design security controls across:\n\n\n\n, • Cloud workload protection (VM/container/serverless security patterns)\n, • DevSecOps / secure SDLC (threat modelling, CI/CD security, supply chain awareness)\n, • Client-side protection (endpoint security and operational response integration)\n\n, • Working knowledge of relevant vendors solutions such as: Tenable, Orca, Snyk Wiz, Crowdstrike and Palo Alto.\n\n \n We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply – we would love to hear from you! \n \n Work in a way that works for you \n We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: \n\n • Hybrid working \n, • Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day \n, • Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs \n\n \n Working with us \n Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background. \n \n Join us \n To become part of the success story, please apply now. \n If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence. You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at jobs.softcat.com/jobs/our-culture/ \n \n Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self. \n