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Join us as a Maths Teacher : Empower Futures!The successful candidate will take a lead role in the delivery and development of Mathematics across the school, while also teaching a small number of additional subjects in line with the school's curriculum model. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious teacher who is keen to influence curriculum development, contribute to whole-school improvement, and support the continued growth of the provision.In addition, the successful candidate will lead a vocational afternoon programme, with the specific area of responsibility to be agreed following interview, taking into account the candidate's experience, interests, and strengths. This provides a unique opportunity to help shape an engaging and relevant curriculum that supports pupils' personal development, aspirations, and future destinations.Do you want to work for a company where wellbeing is more than a word, it's a commitment? Somewhere where the person matters as much as the professional?Well at Progress Schools, that's just the approach we take.Our top-notch benefits go beyond the basics-enjoy access to discounted gym memberships, a free wellbeing app that is jam packed with fitness, yoga and mindfulness resources and dedicated counselling support. And because we know your passion is with pupils and not paperwork, we do everything we can to reduce the amount of surplus admin too.Your work-life balance matters. That's why we offer generous holidays, additional leave for foster carers and flexibility wherever possible.And why do we do this? Because when you thrive, so do our students. So we want to invest in your personal and professional growth as much as we do the young people who attend our schools.But that's not all, we also offer...Professional Development: Support for professional qualifications, in-house training, including paid qualifications. Last year we invested approx. £3.5k per colleague!Financial Security: Death in Service Insurance providing four times your salary.Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave.Health and Wellbeing Cashback: Access to Medicash for you and your dependants, covering the costs of eye tests, optical, dental, prescriptions, and holistic treatments up to £900 annually.Recognition Awards: Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Recognition Awards.Referral Bonus: £500 for referring top talent.Exclusive Discounts: MiRewards benefits platform, offering loads of discounts and rewardsWeekly drop ins with Senior Leaders: Connect, clarify and communicate with weekly drop-ins with our Managing Director and organisation SLTGroup Connection: Annual Group conference and a comprehensive benefits review.What are we looking for from you?Engagement Skills: Ability to engage learners and support their ambitions. To bring fresh ideas and creativity to the classroom and outside it.Emotional Support: Passionate about making a positive impact on students' lives.Academic Background: Degree in a Relevant Teaching Subject, equivalent for SEN (desirable)Core Teaching Qualifications: Teaching Qualification in (QTS/QTLS) or be willing to work towards it. Specialist Teaching Qualification (DesirableExperience: Have worked in a school environment. Particularly, experience in secondary school would be an added advantage.Teaching Subjects: English, Maths, and Science Proficiency, a minimum of grade 4/C or higherKnowledge: Have an understanding of alternative provision and dealing with students with special needs.Problem-Solving: Aptitude for solving problems and making effective decisions.Communication: Professional communication with students and staff.Promotion of Values: Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, safeguarding, wellbeing, and British values.Time Management: Effective time management for planning, delivery, and assessment.About the School:Progress Schools is part of The Progress Group, the Group is made up of six business units, each of which aspires to innovate, influence, and inspire others through high-quality and purposeful education and training. Progress Schools is a national group of 13 independent OFSTED-regulated schools.At Progress Schools - Stockport we support approximately 20 pupils on roll to ensure that we can provide ample opportunities for children who need a nurturing, encouraging and supportive environment, specifically for those who will reintegrate back into a mainstream setting. The school consists of a core team of the Head of School, four teachers, and four support staff. Further support is also provided by regional and national staff, who work with a number of schools across our group.Please click here to view the Job Description.How to Apply: Ready to be a part of our journey? Submit your application with a brief note about your training philosophy by clicking APPLY. If you have any further queries, then please get in touch with our friendly recruitment team by emailingLet's redefine education together! #JoinOurTeam #EducationRevolution #AlternativeEducation #TeachersWantedDiversity and Inclusion Statement: The Progress Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information, or parental status. All employment decisions are based on merit, job requirements, and business needs.Safeguarding Statement: We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices. For details of our commitment to safer recruitment please visit our website for further information.Note: We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship for this role.TPBN1_UKTJ

A well-established UK property consultancy with a strong national presence and an expanding technical services division is seeking a high-calibre Director - Building Surveying to join its Manchester office. This is a leadership opportunity suited to an experienced professional or an Associate ready to step up into a senior role within a respected chartered surveying practice.The firm is known for delivering comprehensive building surveying and technical solutions across a diverse client base, including public and private sector clients, and operates from multiple offices across the UK. The Manchester team has grown significantly in recent years and continues to expand its service offering and client reach.Director - Building Surveying Salary & Benefits? Salary: £76k? Performance-related bonus? Competitive car allowance? Opportunity for progression to Senior Director with potential for equity/shares? Generous holiday entitlement + Bank Holidays? Pension scheme and other employee benefits? Support for professional development and continued chartered advancementDirector - Building Surveying Job Overview? Provide strategic leadership to the Building Surveying team in Manchester and contribute to UK-wide technical services growth.? Lead and manage a varied portfolio of professional surveying assignments and complex client projects.? Oversee delivery of high-quality surveying, reporting, contract administration, defect analysis, dilapidations, and other building consultancy services.? Build and nurture client relationships, drive business development and secure new work streams.? Mentor and develop team members, including associates and senior surveyors, ensuring standards of excellence and professional best practice.? Act as a key representative of the business in the region, promoting the firm's expertise and brand.Director - Building Surveying Job Requirements? MRICS qualified (essential) with strong professional credibility.? Significant experience in building surveying or technical property consultancy, with demonstrable project leadership.? Proven track record of managing complex assignments and client portfolios within a chartered practice.? Excellent communication, commercial acumen, and people leadership capabilities.? Experience in business development and client relationship management is highly desirable.Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.TPBN1_UKTJ

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $300 billion of real estate in more than 265 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $35 billion of development assets and over $36.5 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business.JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARYThe role of the Building Safety Manager is to lead the business to implement its legislative and best practice requirements in relation to building safety. You will be instrumental in identifying opportunities for continual improvement in all aspects of building safety and compliance and other health and safety related elements contributing to a positive safety culture. This position can be based in Manchester or London with travel to assets across the UK. JOB DESCRIPTIONPrinciple Duties & Responsibilities:Building Safety ActOversee all business areas to operate in line with the Building Safety Act (BSA) and associated regulations, keeping under review changes in Health & Fire Safety legislation.Ensure all associated compliance policies, procedures and workflows are updated in line with future changesEnsure all High-Risk Residential Buildings (HRRBs) are operated in accordance with the Building Safety Act 2022 and are registered with the Building Safety Regulator in the required timescales.In collaboration with contractors and designers, maintain the Golden Thread of InformationCollaborate with the Principal Accountable Person and Accountable Person/s to oversee and manage the overall Building Safety Strategy.Provide timely and detailed specialist professional and technical advice on all matters relating to the BSA to the to the Asset Management Team and the Client / Principal Accountable Person.Act as a champion for building safety and work in partnership with other teams providing guidance, advice and support on technical matters.Develop and maintain the Building Safety Case Log, and prepare Safety Case Reports for submission to the Building Safety Regulator when requested, for all HRRBs as instructed by the Principal Accountable person.Develop and manage comprehensive building safety resident engagement strategies and mandatory occurrence reporting systems across the portfolio, ensuring that fire / structural safety concerns are recorded, monitored, and dealt with appropriately. Ensure this policies are stress tested by industry experts, as appropriate.Develop off the run reporting procedures internally for the Building Safety TeamLead the process of obtaining Building Assessment Certificates in accordance with regulatory standards.Be the principal contact between the business and the Building Safety Regulator, providing quality control of all building safety cases before submittalStay updated on changes in legislation and industry best practices related to building safety.Ensure stakeholder training relating to Building Safety Act 2022.Lead on internal reporting of BSA matters and projects through senior management meetingsGeneral building safety and complianceResponsible for the co-ordination of all aspects of building safety and property compliance including but not limited to fire safety, legionella, and lifts.Work with site based teams to ensure policies are understood and implemented ensuring they can easily complete and evidence compliance checks.Implement, monitor and review policies and procedures relating to contractor H&S conduct on site,Work with the Building Performance Manager to ensure the Permit to Work process is followedHelp performance manage life safety contracts and implementation of new technologies to continually improve safety and accountabilityHelp provide a technical focal point for local authorities and emergency servicesProvide structure and advice on compliance to internal colleagues planning neighbourhood and resident events.Lead on the disaster and business continuity planning as directed by the Director of Facilities Management.Ensure that all relevant risk assessments for each asset and ensure site staff complete actions within required time frame.Audit, monitor performance and report on building performance data and compliance matters for monthly review meetings.Conduct periodic site inspections to ensure buildings remain compliant in terms of health and safety requirements and are in line with reporting from site staff.Help produce safe systems of work for testing life safety and other compliance related items.Identify and procure, external consultants to identify and manage more complex fire safety issues e.g external wall, compartmentation, fire door issues, and to progress and oversee remedial works.Attend H&S related site meetings (e.g meeting with fire authority or neighbouring responsible persons).Identify and procure suitable health and safety consultants, risk assessors, surveyors, etc to provide specialist ad hoc services to the business.Responsible for resident communications on Health and Fire Safety through the leasing and tenancy lifetime.Lead the team to ensure that operational staff implement resident engagement strategies that will provide opportunities for residents to have a greater voice on safety matters.Ensure all sites provide vital safety information for residents and staffSite MobilisationOversee the team to ensure the production of emergency response packs, compliant wayfinding and key, site specific, safety informationIdentify and assist with setting up any health and safety installations procedures for site.Help ensure all compliance related documentation is provided at handover.Oversee the health and safety training for new staff located in new buildings to ensure they operate to company standards.Oversee any defects of site based assets related to life safety.Help in the recruitment of the onsite FM Teams, to help in ensure we hire people with the right culture.Experience and SkillsIn depth knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021, Fire Safety (England Regulations 2022, and associated regulations.Experience in developing and maintaining Building Safety Cases and Safety Case Reports for high-rise buildings.Experience managing H&S within residential buildings, especially fire safety matters relating to external walls, compartmentation and fire doors.Degree level qualification or equivalent in Building Safety or construction. MBIFM, MRICS or equivalent desirable.Level 6 Certificate in Fire Safety for Construction / Building Safety ManagementNEBOSH or similar/equivalent H&S qualification.Strong project management skillsExcellent communication skills (written and verbal) to engage with stakeholdersExperience managing time effectively remaining highly organised, responsive and reliableKnowledge and experience using Riskwise is desirableKnowledge and experience using Concept Evolution is desirableImportant Notice: Greystar will never request your banking details or other sensitive personal information during the interview process. Greystar does not conduct any interviews via text or messaging, and all communication will come from official Greystar email addressesTPBN1_UKTJ

A well-established UK property consultancy with a strong national presence and an expanding technical services division is seeking an experienced Associate Director - Building Surveying to join its Manchester office. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Building Surveyor or Associate Building Surveyor looking to take the next step within a respected chartered surveying practice.The firm is known for delivering comprehensive building surveying and technical solutions across a diverse client base, including public and private sector organisations, and operates from multiple offices across the UK. The Manchester team has grown significantly in recent years and continues to expand its service offering and client reach.Associate Director - Building Surveying Salary & BenefitsSalary: Up to £68,000 per annum (DOE)Performance-related bonusCompetitive car allowanceClear progression pathway to Director levelGenerous holiday entitlement plus Bank HolidaysPension scheme and additional employee benefitsOngoing support for professional development and career progressionAssociate Director - Building Surveying Job OverviewSupport the leadership and growth of the Building Surveying team in Manchester.Lead and manage a varied portfolio of professional surveying instructions and project work.Deliver high-quality building surveying services including contract administration, dilapidations, technical due diligence, defect diagnosis, and building pathology.Develop and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for additional services and new business.Assist with team management, mentoring junior surveyors and supporting the development of colleagues.Contribute to business development initiatives and help strengthen the firm's regional presence and market share.Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest professional standards.Associate Director - Building Surveying Job RequirementsMRICS qualified (essential).Significant experience within a building surveying consultancy environment.Strong technical knowledge across both professional and project-based surveying services.Experience managing client relationships and delivering projects independently.Commercial awareness with an interest in business development and team growth.Previous experience mentoring or managing surveyors would be advantageous.Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.TPBN1_UKTJ

Position: Senior Funeral DirectorLocation: S. P Astley Funeral Directors, DentonJob Type: Full time, 38.33 Hours per weekSalary: £34,342.15 per annumWe are looking for a compassionate and committed Senior Funeral Director to join our team at S.P Astley Funeral Directors in Denton , as someone who takes pride in supporting families with care and professionalism. You will play a key leadership role in overseeing funeral arrangements, guiding and developing your team, and building strong relationships with local partners and the wider community to ensure every service is delivered with respect and excellence.Why This Role Matters...As a Senior Funeral Director, you will be responsible for team performance, development, and operational leadership, supporting the Cluster Manager in achieving business objectives. This role ensures consistent compliance, client satisfaction, and staff excellence, fostering a culture of empathy, professionalism, and continuous improvement.Your Impact and Responsibilities...As a Senior Funeral Director, you lead by example, guiding families with empathy and professionalism, while supporting your team to do the same. You'll spend around 70% of your time delivering and overseeing services, and the rest managing the day-to-day operations of one or more branches, including the team.You'll be responsible for ensuring high standards of care, training, service delivery, and local marketing, creating a culture where your team is proud of the work they do and families feel informed, respected, and looked after.As a Senior Funeral Director, you will: Deliver complex funeral arrangements with professionalism - ensuring all funeral arrangements arerespectful, appropriate, and reflect the client's wishes.Oversee branch standards and ensure timely, high-quality care of the deceased.Participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota (including nights/weekends) to support families - providing out of hours support, including dignified collection and transfer of the deceased into care.Lead on recruitment, onboarding and ongoing performance reviews, undertaking regular 121's.Ensure back-of-house teams have responsibilities, and ensure seamless scheduling and service coordination.Support the Cluster Manager in overseeing branch performance, audits, and compliance processes.Identify service gaps and recommend improvements to processes and training.Take responsibility for ensuring funeral plan banks are replenished.Ensure all team members are Funeral Plan Consultant (FPC) trained.Skills and Knowledge... Comfortable leading and motivating a team to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, presentation, and service delivery.Empathetic, service-oriented, and committed to excellent client outcomes.Understanding of the nature of the role and is prepared to assist families whenever needed, ensuringcontinuous care and operational effectiveness.Able to follow strict procedures, maintain accurate records, and ensure adherence to legal and company regulations.Confident working independently and thrives on delivering results.Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and on-call.Understanding of operational efficiency, service offerings, and financial considerations within the funeral industry.What We Offer... Professional development: A comprehensive induction plan and the opportunity to complete in-housedevelopment programmes to set you up for success or to pursue a qualification through our apprenticeship programme.Bonus Potential: Unlock the possibility of earning additional bonuses, rewarding your hard work andachievements.Life Assurance Cover: Enjoy peace of mind with our life assurance cover, securing your family's future.Health & Wellbeing Programme: Benefit from an employee assistance programme that supports your health and wellbeing.Holiday Allowance: Start with a generous leave entitlement of 33 days per year, inclusive of BankHolidays.Pension Scheme: Plan for the future with our contributory pension scheme, helping you save for a secure retirement.What are the next steps?If this sounds like the right role for you and you're ready to bring care and professionalism to an essential service, click the 'apply' button. A member of our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.About UsWe are Dignity, one of the UK's oldest and most trusted funeral providers, with over 200 years of history, 570 branches, and 46 crematoria across the country. From launching the UK's first funeral plan to helping shape modern regulation, we have led the way in supporting families with care, compassion, and professionalism.We are now building the UK's leading end-of-life company. As part of the Dignity Group, we also operate Farewill, the country's most prominent will writer and one of the UK's top probate providers, giving families support not just at the funeral, but before and after as well.Today, we are over 4,000 people across the UK, all driven by the same goal: to care for families with compassion andmake the UK a world leader in end-of-life care. Here to help, whenever you need.FCA StatementPlease note that this role is subject to meeting regulatory requirements. As an FCA-regulated organisation, we are committed to upholding the highest standards, which we achieve by employing individuals with the appropriateskills, experience, and integrity to protect both the company and our clients. If you are considered for a role, you will be asked to provide your permission for us to conduct the relevant checks and assessments that will be carried out during the recruitment and onboarding process. The nature of the checks will depend on whether the role is subject to the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR).Equality, Diversity and Inclusion StatementWe know that diverse teams make better decisions, build better products, and create a more inclusive and better place to work. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, and whatever your life looks like, we'd love to hear from you.And if there's anything you need to make the process more accessible, please let us know.Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate, and no fees will be payable.We reserve the right, depending on the number of applications received, to close or extend the closing dates for positions. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application as early as possible.TPBN1_UKTJ

Associate Director - Drainage Design Engineer UK Wide (Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Glasgow, London, Bristol) | Hybrid | Major Infrastructure and Development Projects Up to £85,000 + Car Allowance (c. £5,500) + Discretionary Bonus + 10% PensionReady to lead nationally significant drainage projects while helping shape the future of a growing technical team?A leading engineering consultancy is looking for an Associate Director Drainage Engineer to play a key role in delivering major highways, rail, water and development schemes across the UK. You'll join a nationally recognised team working on some of the country's most complex infrastructure programmes, combining technical excellence with cutting-edge digital delivery.You'll provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary projects, taking ownership of drainage design delivery from concept through to construction, while helping grow capability, develop talent and strengthen client relationships.Key ResponsibilitiesLead drainage design for highways, development and SuDS projectsAct as Technical Lead on major multidisciplinary schemesOversee and assure drainage models, calculations and design outputsManage project delivery, programme performance and budgetsChampion digital engineering and BIM-integrated designSupport and mentor engineers, graduates and techniciansLead and review work delivered by international design teamsBuild strong client and stakeholder relationshipsSupport bids, fee proposals, quality submissions and risk reviewsDrive the growth and development of the drainage disciplineYou'll likely have:Extensive experience in drainage design, including highways and development projectsStrong knowledge of SuDS, drainage approvals and design standardsExperience leading multidisciplinary project teamsTechnical assurance and design review expertiseClient-facing, project management and business development skillsExperience mentoring and developing engineersDegree qualification and professional accreditation (or equivalent)Why Join?? High-profile infrastructure projects? Genuine technical leadership role? Strong pipeline of long-term work? Hybrid and flexible working? Clear progression and influence within the business? Opportunity to shape the future of a national drainage practiceIf you're looking for a role that combines technical leadership, project delivery and team development, we'd love to hear from you.What you need to do nowIf 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.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.ukTPBN1_UKTJ

Your future, as an Orthodontic Clinical Director at mydentistA brand new permanent role within the Orthodontic Division3 days per weekCan be based anywhere, as it is a national support roleMust be flexible for travel across the UK as per role requirementsYour future, with usWorking at mydentist means youll be part of the UKs leading dental network. Here, youll be trusted to do your best work, balancing your career around your life. Were ambitious, focusing on the big picture and transforming how we deliver dentistry. Supported by a talented and driven team, everyone is free to be themselves, where respect is a given, and were always there for one another.Your future, your benefitsCompetitive salaryAnnual Support Centre bonus schemePaid HolidaysHealth and well-being benefits, including a virtual GP service and Employee Assistance Programme helpline, which includes free counselling sessionsAccess to fantastic discounts at cinemas, major retail brands, restaurants and coffee chains - simple and easy to access, making it possible to save hundreds of pounds a yearRecognition schemes, including Support Centre Heroes and service awardsYour future, your roleAs a Clinical Director, you will beAccountable for Orthodontist productivity, career development, engagement and retention within the businessResponsible for the recruitment, supervision, training and management of Clinical Development Advisors in the Orthodontic DivisionProviding leadership in implementing, maintaining excellent customer service and choice, quality, cost, UDA and private performance in accordance with the company strategy, goals and valuesWorking closely with operational managementLeading the performance management of clinicians who have been highlighted as outside standard good practice, including vital signs, GDC standards and NHS and other regulatory regulationsLeading formal clinician contractor review processes with the Operations team, and responsible for follow-up/action planResponsible for the management of escalated clinician complaintsIdentifying core clinical training needs across the Region and action plans accordinglyProviding mentoring and coaching as appropriate, as well as providing observational sessionsYou will need:To be a qualified and GDC-registered Orthodontist or have significant experience within OrthodonticsProven ability to take responsibility for keeping their skills and knowledge up to dateUp-to-date knowledge of statutory regulations relating to dentistryAbility to grow and maintain a professional network to drive business forwardSound understanding of business and commercial environment, and the need for effective management and controlsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsWealth of Clinical experience within dentistry and orthodonticsExcellent CQC, HTM0105 and clinical knowledgeAbility to build and maintain effective relationshipsExcellent coaching & mentoring skillsEnjoy being part of a team thats passionate about supporting our practices and ultimately helping the nation smile.TPBN1_UKTJ

Role: Children Paralegal \n A Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated Chirldren Paralegals for highly sought permanent position. \n Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. \n Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001-2013 accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. \n Family & Children Department Background: \n Our client’s Family & Children department is ranked and recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for family and matrimonial work, providing confidential advice with effective representation. The family team includes practitioners who have achieved the Law Society’s Children Law and Family Law Advanced accreditations providing advocacy in all court proceedings, ensuring their clients receive a consistent and professional service as well as a high degree of continuity. \n In addition, our client’s Family department is experienced in assisting high net worth individuals in divorce matters with specialist divorce solicitors with expertise in domestic abuse, adoption, child abduction, prohibitive steps orders, specific issues orders, injunctions, spousal and child maintenance, properties, pensions and freezing injunctions. \n Main Duties and Responsibilities: \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs\n, • Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Children / Child Care matters (LAA Funded and Private client work) as well as undertaking your own advocacy\n, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases\n, • Dealing with correspondence\n, • Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency\n, • Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence\n, • Attending conferences and court\n, • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures\n, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly\n, • Ensuring compliance with file management\n\n Key Skills Required: \n\n • Demonstrate passion and legal experience in a broad range of Family & Children Law\n, • A strong academic background with a Law degree\n, • Clear understanding and application of Family & Children Law\n, • Business acumen and the ability to market the Company\n, • Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people\n, • Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance.\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. \n On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will allow hybrid-working in accordance with the company policy. \n About Gemini Recruitment and Equal Opportunities: \n Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK. \n Our primary aim is to deliver a quality bespoke service to our clients. We are currently handling the careers of a number of experienced legal professionals ranging from legal support staff to Solicitors. Our clients are based across the country and have vacancies covering numerous areas of law. If you are looking for your first job or want to move up the career ladder, we can help. \n The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve. \n The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. \n If this sounds of interest, apply now for one of our agents to contact you. \n By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company

My client is recruiting for experienced Private Client Solicitors, Legal Executives or Paralegals to join their team on a fully remote basis. \n My clients award-winning firm stands apart from other practices; they are incredibly entrepreneurial, creative and offer great flexibility to their staff. They have a family friendly feel throughout the practice, they invest heavily in their staff and due to continued growth; they can offer strong prospects. \n They have acquired several businesses over recent years which have enabled them to become one of the UKs largest probate providers. Due to this unparalleled growth, they are able to provide a fast-track route for fee-earners to become Salaried Directors within three years, just by hitting your target in 3 non consecutive years. \n Their approach to business and their clients has put them ahead of competitors. They have core values that define who they are, how they operate and the services they offer. Their success is down to their people and the strong relationship they have built with their clients. \n The team \n Due to expansion they are recruiting for an experienced and highly skilled Private Client Lawyer to join the department. \n Everyone works in a cohesive environment but with the autonomy to run and develop their caseload and build client relationships. Many lawyers within the team are STEP members but everyone shares their expertise, knowledge and experience to support one another. \n The role \n You will take on an already existing case load of varied Private Client work which will consist of Wills, Probate, Administration of Estates, LPA’s, Inheritance Tax Planning and Trusts. \n There is plenty of opportunity to grow and develop the work and you will be encouraged and given the independence to build relationships with other departments and external referrers. \n You will also be given the option to be actively involved with supporting and mentoring junior members of the department. \n Salary and Benefits \n • Fully remote working \n • Bonus scheme \n • Opportunity for quarterly and annual salary increases through our employee incentive scheme \n • Company pension scheme \n • Death in service benefit \n • Exclusive employee discounts \n • SMART health program \n • Significant career progression opportunities, including STEP certification and potential advancement to Director level \n \n Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment. \n Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Associate Director - Clean Water Networks \n UK Wide (Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, London, Bristol, Glasgow, Cardiff) | Hybrid Working | Strategic Water Projects \n Up to £85,000 + Car Allowance (c. £5,500) + Discretionary Bonus + 10% PensionWant to lead major clean water network programmes while shaping the future of a growing technical team?A leading engineering and infrastructure consultancy is seeking an Associate Director - Clean Water Networks to join its expanding UK water team. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced clean water specialist looking to influence complex projects, develop technical capability and build lasting client relationships across the water sector. \n You'll play a key role in the delivery of clean water network projects for major UK water companies, providing technical leadership, supporting business growth and helping drive innovation across the discipline. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead the delivery of clean water network projects and programmes\n, • Act as Technical Lead and Project Director on strategic commissions\n, • Manage and develop teams of network engineers\n, • Provide expert advice on network planning, operation and asset investment\n, • Lead Detailed Zonal Studies, DMA design and pressure management projects\n, • Build, calibrate and utilise network models for planning and design purposes\n, • Support framework management and multidisciplinary project delivery\n, • Develop strong client relationships and identify new opportunities\n, • Champion innovative and digital approaches to network management\n, • Support bids, fee proposals and work-winning activities\n, • Mentor and develop engineers, graduates and technical specialists\n\n You'll likely bring: \n\n • Significant experience in clean water network engineering\n, • Strong understanding of network modelling, calibration and analysis\n, • Experience delivering Detailed Zonal Studies, DMA design and pressure management schemes\n, • Proven leadership, project management and client-facing experience\n, • Business development and work-winning capability\n, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills\n, • Experience managing and developing technical teams\n, • Degree qualification and relevant professional accreditation\n\n If you're an experienced water network leader looking to combine technical excellence, client engagement and strategic growth responsibilities, we'd be keen to discuss this opportunity with you. \n What you need to do nowIf 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. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Location: Manchester - Fountain Street \n Salary: £91,696.00 - £ per annum plus £5,000.00 car allowance \n Hours: 36 hours per week \n Contract Type: Permanent \n \n We're seeking an experienced and inspiring leader to join us as Regional Director of Project Management in Manchester. \n \n Reporting to Regional Managing Director, you'll oversee Project Management, Design Management and Cost Planning, and all pre-construction services necessary to enable delivery of a range of residential led projects. At a time when the delivery of housing is very much at the centre of the national agenda, you will be able to play a key part in delivering new affordable homes across the country. \n \n You will lead a team of colleagues based out of our Manchester office and work closely with other teams across the business from the inception of a project right the way through to the handover and aftercare of our customers mew homes. The range of projects will vary from mixed-use, high-rise city centre regeneration to joint venture housing schemes. \n \n You will be taking the lead in ensuring that a strong project and programme management discipline is applied making sure we deliver in line with the vision, brief and business plan. In doing so you will lead, motivate, develop and manage your team and foster a spirit of collaboration across teams and stakeholders. \n \n You'll be an excellent communicator and a Chartered Member of the RICS or CIOB and have experience of overseeing multiple projects with a contractor, developer, housebuilder or consultant leading general pre-construction activities with scheme values averaging £50m. You will need strong project management skills, a technical understanding of different construction technologies including high rise buildings and lots of experience in planning, programming and procuring developments to budget. You will also have a strong track record managing multi-disciplinary design teams. \n \n Please review the full role profile and Behaviours & Mandatory Accountabilitieson our website before applying. \n \n Salaries are just the starting point. Here at Clarion we're dedicated to rewarding hard work and commitment, and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle. \n \n Not sure who we are and what we do? Click 'apply' to visit our website where you can dive in and find out more about us and the benefits we offer. \n \n Closing Date: 30th August 2026 at midnight. \n \n With hybrid working, base locations across England and flexible working arrangements this could be the opportunity you've been looking for! \n \n You will be based at our Manchester office. Travel will be required to project sites and other Clarion offices as and when required. \n \n At Clarion Housing Group, we support the responsible use of AI. Please visit our website to view your guide to using AI during your recruitment process. \n \n You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment. \n \n Act now - apply today! This vacancy may close early without notice.

AI Solution Architect - Senior Manager/Associate Director | Capital MarketsLocation: ManchesterWorking pattern: HybridSalary: Compensation aligned to experience and seniorityRef: J13119Senior AI Solution Architects are required to support the design, implementation and scaling of advanced AI solutions within financial services and capital markets environments.This role would suit an experienced professional with a strong background in AI, cloud and data architecture, with experience designing enterprise AI solutions and translating business requirements into scalable technical architectures. You will play a key role in shaping AI architecture strategy, leading technical teams and supporting organisations as they move from strategy and experimentation through to enterprise deployment.You will work closely with AI Engineers, Data Scientists, Enterprise Architects, MLOps teams, business stakeholders and senior leadership to design, deliver and scale AI solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.Key responsibilities:Translating business objectives into AI architecture strategies, roadmaps and scalable solution designsDesigning and implementing end to end AI and ML architectures across enterprise environmentsDefining scalable, performant and cost optimised deployment patterns across cloud, containerised and GPU enabled environmentsSupporting AI implementation programmes from proof of concept through to enterprise deployment and optimisationEvaluating and selecting technologies across open source and commercial platformsDesigning and integrating AI solutions into existing enterprise systems and applicationsWorking with AI Engineers, Data Scientists and technical teams to support AI delivery and scaling initiativesSupporting AI governance, security, risk and regulatory considerations throughout the delivery lifecycleSupporting architecture governance, technical review boards and design authoritiesBuilding relationships with technical and business stakeholders across large scale transformation programmesProducing solution design documentation, implementation plans and technical proposalsProviding technical leadership and mentoring within multidisciplinary teamsExperience Required:Experience designing AI, ML or modern data architectures within enterprise environmentsStrong understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks or similar technologiesExperience architecting scalable AI and ML solutions across serverless, containerised or GPU enabled environmentsExperience with LLMs, prompt engineering, embeddings, semantic search and RAG patternsExposure to vector databases and agent frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph or similar technologiesUnderstanding of MLOps, LLMOps and model lifecycle management principlesExperience designing APIs and integrating AI solutions into enterprise environmentsStrong understanding of modern data architectures and platform design principlesExperience presenting architectural designs to technical and business stakeholdersFinancial services experience within capital markets or broader banking environmentsThis is a strong opportunity for an AI architecture professional who wants to work on high impact AI and data transformation programmes within complex financial services environments.For more information make an application today!Alternatively, you can refer a friend or colleague by taking part in our fantastic referral schemes! If you have a friend or colleague who would be interested in this role, please refer them to us. For each relevant candidate that you introduce to us (there is no limit) and we place, you will be entitled to our general gift/voucher scheme.Datatech is one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies in the field of analytics and host of the critically acclaimed event, Women in Data UK. For more information visit our website: www.datatech.org.ukTPBN1_UKTJ

Accounts Senior or Part-Qualified Semi Senior, Stockport, £28,000 – £43,000 DOE\n A partner-led accountancy firm in Stockport is expanding its accounts team to keep pace with a growing, varied client base, and is looking for someone who wants more than routine compliance work. You'll get direct exposure to partners, a broad portfolio spanning owner-managed businesses through to larger corporate clients, and a firm that's actively investing in the people who can grow with it. Accounts Senior – This Role Is Ideal For\n\n • A part-qualified or qualified accountant who feels ready to take on a wider, more varied portfolio than their current role offers.\n, • Someone who wants direct, regular access to partners rather than being several layers removed from client relationships.\n, • A general practice accountant who can pick up a live portfolio quickly, without needing extensive hand-holding or lengthy training.\nAccounts Senior – About the Firm\n This is a well-established North West firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors, with a history spanning well over a century and a client base built on long-standing, partner-led relationships. The firm supports a broad portfolio of owner-managed businesses, SMEs and larger corporates across sectors including ecommerce, retail and professional services, and has continued to invest in modern cloud accounting systems across its offices. Accounts Senior – Why This Role Exists\n The accounts team is growing. This is a dynamic, close-knit team (several partners have been promoted internally in recent years) that's described internally as a great environment to work in, with plenty of support from more senior colleagues day to day. Accounts Senior – Responsibilities\n Portfolio Management \n\n • Manage a varied portfolio of accounts clients\n, • Prepare statutory and management accounts for owner-managed businesses, SMEs and larger corporate clients.\n\n Client Advisory \n\n • Act as a day-to-day point of contact for a portfolio of clients, building genuine relationships rather than one-off compliance contact.\n\n Leadership & Team Development \n\n • Support and review the work of more junior team members as your portfolio and experience develop.\n, • Work closely with partners on a day-to-day basis, with real visibility of how the practice is run.\n\n Business Development \n\n • Contribute to the firm's continued growth by identifying opportunities for additional services within your existing client portfolio.\n, • Part-qualified (minimum) or qualified accountant – ACA, ACCA or equivalent.\n, • Solid general practice background, ideally from a similar-sized firm, with hands-on accounts preparation experience.\n, • Comfortable managing a varied portfolio with minimal supervision once up to speed.\n, • Strong UK accounting and tax knowledge, with the confidence to flag more complex tax matters appropriately.\nAccounts Senior – Requirements\n\n, • Part-qualified (minimum) or qualified accountant – ACA, ACCA or equivalent.\n, • Solid general practice background, ideally from a similar-sized firm, with hands-on accounts preparation experience.\n, • Comfortable managing a varied portfolio with minimal supervision once up to speed.\n, • Strong UK accounting and tax knowledge, with the confidence to flag more complex tax matters appropriately.\nAccounts Senior – Benefits\n Salary: £28,000 – £45,000, dependent on experience and qualification level. \n Benefits: Competitive package, modern cloud-based systems and technology, and a genuinely supportive, partner-led culture. \n Progression: Real scope to grow within a team that partners are actively investing in and expanding. \n The above vacancy is only one of many that I am handling. Vaisto Recruitment specialises in contract and permanent vacancies within the practice market, including: \n\n • Audit Partner / Audit Director / Audit Associate Director / Audit Manager / Audit Senior / Audit Associate / Audit Semi Senior\n, • Business Services Partner / Business Services Director / Business Services Manager / Business Services Associate / Accounts Senior / Accounts Associate\n, • Tax Partner / Tax Director / Tax Manager / Tax Senior Manager / Tax Senior / Tax Semi Senior\n, • Accounts Partner / Accounts Director / Accounts Manager / Accounts Senior / Accounts Semi Senior\n, • Corporate Finance Partner / Corporate Finance Director / Corporate Finance Manager / Corporate Finance Executive / Corporate Finance Senior M&A\n, • Payroll Bureau\n, • Practice Managers\n

Tax Director | Personal Tax Advisory | Manchester \n Are you an experienced Personal Tax Director — or a Senior Manager ready to step up — looking to join a highly regarded, award-winning North West accountancy practice? This is a well-established firm with a strong regional presence and a broad, varied client base spanning individuals, partnerships, owner-managed businesses, larger corporates, schools and not-for-profit organisations. With a reputation built on partner-led, personal relationships and over a century of expertise, this is a firm that takes real pride in the quality of advice it delivers. \n Tax Director — The Role \n As Tax Director, you will take a lead role in the delivery of personal tax advisory services, working closely with partners and clients to provide high-quality, commercially focused advice. You'll be working with a genuinely diverse and interesting client portfolio — from high-net-worth individuals through to complex personal tax matters with an international dimension. This is a role with real scope for influence, both in terms of client relationships and the continued development of the personal tax offering. \n Responsibilities will include: \n\n • Leading and delivering complex personal tax advisory work across a varied client base\n, • Acting as a key point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong relationships\n, • Supporting business development and identifying opportunities to grow the personal tax portfolio\n, • Mentoring and developing junior members of the tax team\n, • Working collaboratively with partners and colleagues across the firm's multiple offices\n\n Tax Director — About You \n\n • CTA qualified (or equivalent)\n, • Significant personal tax advisory experience gained within a practice environment\n, • Strong technical knowledge across a broad range of personal tax matters\n, • Proven ability to manage client relationships at a senior level\n, • Experience of leading and developing a team\n, • Commercially minded, with an appetite to contribute to the growth of the practice\n\n Tax Director — What's on Offer \n\n • A senior role with genuine influence in a long-established, award-winning practice\n, • A diverse and high-quality client portfolio\n, • £competitive salary and package, which is negotiable dependent on level appointed\n, • A collaborative, multi-office, partner-led culture with a strong regional reputation\n\n If you're a Tax Director ready to make your mark in a firm that genuinely values expertise and client relationships, we'd love to hear from you. \n Vaisto Recruitment offers a generous referral scheme. If you refer a practice candidate to me (who is not already registered) as a thank you you will receive a voucher up to the value of £1,000. Vouchers are paid on successful completion of the referral's probation period. \n The above vacancy is only one of many that I am handling. Vaisto Recruitment specialises in practice and first moves to industry for both contract and permanent assignments including: \n\n • Audit Partner / Audit Director / Audit Associate Director / Audit Manager / Audit Senior / Audit Associate / Audit Semi Senior\n, • Business Services Partner / Business Services Director / Business Services Manager / Business Services Associate / Accounts Senior / Accounts Associate\n, • Tax Partner / Tax Director / Tax Manager / Tax Senior / Tax Semi Senior\n, • Accounts Partner / Accounts Director / Accounts Manager / Accounts Senior / Accounts Semi Senior\n, • Corporate Finance Partner / Corporate Finance Director / Corporate Finance Manager / Corporate Finance Executive / Corporate Finance Senior M&A\n, • Payroll Bureau\n, • Practice Managers\n

Commercial Manager (Construction / Building Products) £55,000- £65,000 + Bonus + Progression + Company Vehicle + Hybrid work + Company Benefits Manchester Are you a Commercial Manager or similar from a Construction / Building Products background looking for a technical role within a multi-million £ leading manufacturer who are undergoing a period of exciting growth and pride themselves on looking after and developing staff, offering the autonomy to make the role your and to continually progress your career? This leading company produce a range of products for use within the Roofing industry which they sell to a broad client base of clients across the UK, primarily Builders Merchants. They have seen continual growth since their establishment to the point that they have a turnover in excess of £22m and are now looking for a Commercial Manager to support the Operations Director with ongoing workload. In this technical role you will be the go-to person responsible for reviewing and updating existing pricing agreements, relationships with suppliers, and organising existing processes to implement improvements across the board. Further to this you will prepare quotations and business proposals as you touch base with key suppliers and attend meetings to further relationships. This autonomous role would suit a Commercial Manager form a Construction or similar background looking for the chance to make a real impact on a leading business moving from strength-to-strength who offer a performance based bonus and unrivalled progression opportunities. The Role: Review pricing and supplier agreements to update business processes Attend meetings with key clients to renegotiate and further existing relationships Liaise closely with Operations Director and senior members of the Sales team Suggest and implement improvements Prepare business proposals and quotesThe Person: Commercial Manager or similar Construction / Building Products / Builders Merchants background Commutable to ManchesterCommercial, Manager, Sales, Engineer, Consultant, BD, Account, Process, Pricing, Quotations, Construction, Roofing, Builders Merchants, North West, Manchester, Liverpool, Wigan, Bolton, Preston Reference number: BBBH26679 If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon 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 our website

Job Title \n Transaction Services Director / Associate Director \n \n Location \n Manchester \n \n Salary \n £75,000 - £105,000 \n \n An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Transaction Services Director / Associate Director to join a highly regarded and growing Corporate Finance team in Manchester. \n \n This is a senior appointment for an experienced Transaction Services professional with a strong background in financial due diligence, who is looking to take the next step in their career within a growing and ambitious advisory business. \n \n The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and growing the Transaction Services offering, while working closely with Partners, Directors and senior stakeholders across the wider Corporate Finance team. \n \n What you will be doing as a Transaction Services Director / Associate Director \n \n\n • Leading and managing financial due diligence assignments across a range of transactions.\n, • Advising corporate and strategic buyers, private equity and other financial investors, as well as vendors.\n, • Supporting clients throughout acquisitions, disposals, sale processes and other significant corporate transactions.\n, • Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, management teams, private equity houses and other key stakeholders.\n, • Playing a key role in business development, identifying opportunities and supporting the growth of the Transaction Services offering.\n, • Working closely with Partners and Directors on pitches, proposals and new business opportunities.\n, • Managing, coaching and developing junior members of the Transaction Services team.\n, • Providing commercially focused insights and analysis to support clients in making informed transaction decisions.\n, • Developing sector expertise and contributing to the wider Corporate Finance proposition.\n, • Where relevant, supporting reporting accountant and capital markets assignments.\n\n \n What you will need to succeed as a Transaction Services Director / Associate Director \n \n\n • ACA, ACCA or an equivalent professional qualification, or relevant equivalent experience.\n, • Previous experience working within a Transaction Services, Financial Due Diligence or Corporate Finance team.\n, • Strong experience delivering financial due diligence for private equity, financial buyers, corporate/strategic buyers and/or vendors.\n, • Previous management and team leadership experience.\n, • A strong understanding of financial statements, business performance and transaction-related analysis.\n, • Excellent commercial awareness and the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, practical advice.\n, • Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with confidence operating at senior stakeholder level.\n, • Experience contributing to business development and identifying opportunities to grow client relationships.\n, • Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word.\n, • Experience of capital markets and reporting accountant work would be advantageous.\n\n \n Why join this firm? \n \n\n • The opportunity to join an ambitious and growing Transaction Services team.\n, • Exposure to a broad range of transactions, sectors and clients.\n, • The opportunity to work alongside experienced Corporate Finance professionals and senior leadership.\n, • Significant scope to contribute to business development and the continued growth of the team.\n, • Strong career development opportunities.\n, • A collaborative and people-focused working environment.\n, • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.\n, • A comprehensive benefits package.\n\n \n What next? \n \n The client is keen to start interviewing NOW! So, if you are interested, please apply ASAP! \n \n \n \n As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

Role: Public Law Paralegal - Manchester \n A Legal500, Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Public Law Paralegals for highly sought permanent position. \n Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. \n Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. \n Public Law Department Background \n Our client’s Public Law department has experience in all aspects of civil liberties and judicial review against the HMRC, local authority, NHS, planning Judicial Review including obtaining emergency orders and other interim relief to prevent breaches of human rights. Their department regularly follow up judicial reviews with actions for damages in both the County and High Courts and successfully pursue matters to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. \n The quality of the department is repeatedly demonstrated by its high success rates, with award winning cases, many of which are recorded in the reported case journals, raising new and important issues, and creating legal precedents for the future. \n The Public Law Department is recognised as a leader in its field by Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 for its depth of experience in immigration and civil liberties challenges. As a well-established firm, our client is well known to the Legal Aid Agency (LAA), the Courts, and the Government Legal Department (GLD). \n Our client also collaborates with other firms on funding and case management issues, and has a close working relationship with a number of barristers’ chambers with relevant expertise in public law. \n Our client carries out both publicly and privately funded work. \n Main Duties and Responsibilities \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs\n, • Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Public Law matters (LAA Funded and Private client work)\n, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases\n, • Dealing with correspondence\n, • Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency,\n, • Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence\n, • Preparing applications (incl drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations)\n, • Attending conferences and court\n, • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures\n, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly\n, • Ensuring compliance with file management.\n\n Key Skills Required \n\n • A strong academic background with a Law degree\n, • Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of LAA funded Public Law\n, • Immigration Accreditation preferred\n, • Legal experience as an Public Law Paralegal/Advisor\n, • Clear understanding and application of Public Law\n, • Business acumen and the ability to market the Company\n, • Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people\n, • Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance\n, • Committed team player, self -motivated and professional\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. \n On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will allow hybrid-working in accordance with the company policy. \n The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve. \n About Gemini Recruitment: \n Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK. \n By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

Senior Accountant - Top 100 Practice Manchester (Hybrid 4-1) Up to £40,000 DOE Butler Rose Public Practice is delighted to be supporting a growing Top 100 accountancy practice in the recruitment of an Senior Accountant to join their friendly audit team to assist with the accounts. This opportunity would suit an ACA or ACCA part-qualified, finalist or qualified accountant with experience in a fast-paced practice environment and who is looking to take ownership of a varied client portfolio. Working closely with the Accounts Director, you will prepare statutory accounts and tax returns, manage client relationships, and review the work of junior team members. Key Responsibilities \n\n • Prepare statutory year-end accounts under FRS 102, FRS 102 Section 1A and FRS 105\n, • Prepare corporation tax returns and directors personal tax returns\n, • Manage your own client portfolio, ensuring work is completed accurately and within deadlines\n, • Meet with clients to discuss accounts, financial records and resolve queries\n, • Review work prepared by junior staff, providing feedback and ensuring review points are cleared\n, • Prepare files and supporting reports for Accounts Director review\n, • Mentor and support junior team members with their day-to-day development\n, • Identify opportunities to introduce additional firm services where appropriate\n\n Key Requirements \n\n • ACA or ACCA finalist or qualified\n, • Previous experience within a UK accountancy practice\n, • Strong experience preparing statutory accounts and tax returns\n, • Good working knowledge of FRS 102, FRS 102 Section 1A and FRS 105\n, • Experience preparing consolidations\n, • Confident managing client relationships and communicating technical matters clearly\n, • Experience supporting or reviewing junior staff\n\n What's on Offer \n\n • Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience\n, • 23 days annual leave\n, • Birthday off\n, • Annual bonus scheme\n, • Health Cash Plan after probation\n, • Company sick pay\n, • Enhanced parental pay policies\n, • One paid professional membership/subscription\n, • Cycle to Work scheme\n, • Employee Assistance Programme\n, • Company pension scheme\n\n Interested? If this sounds like the next step in your career, get in touch with Demetria Petropoulos to find out more - | Know someone perfect for this role? We offer a £150 retail voucher for every successful referral we place - so if you refer a friend or colleague who's hired through Butler Rose, you'll be rewarded! \n \n #IND-HL-25 \n \n Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. \n

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - WATER DESIGNLocation: Manchester / TamworthSalary: £70,000 - £85,000 \n A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Associate Director - Water Design to take a strategic leadership role delivering water non-infrastructure projects within the UK water sector. This Associate Director - Water Design position offers significant influence across technical delivery, team leadership and client engagement within a growing engineering consultancy. \n The business is seeking an Associate Director - Water Design to oversee the delivery of water non-infrastructure projects for a major UK water utility framework. In this role, you will provide senior technical oversight while supporting the growth and development of multidisciplinary engineering teams across civil, mechanical, electrical and process disciplines. \n The client's offices are based in Tamworth and require attendance one to two days per week. With strong transport connections, this role is well suited to candidates based in Manchester who are open to travelling for a senior leadership position. \n Key Responsibilities \n • Provide senior leadership across water non-infrastructure design projects Oversee multidisciplinary engineering teams delivering civil, mechanical and electrical design solutions Act as a senior technical authority across project portfolios Maintain strong client relationships and represent the organisation at technical and programme reviews Support business development, proposals and framework delivery * Guide and mentor senior engineers and design leads \n About You \n • Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline Chartered Engineer with a recognised professional institution Significant experience within the UK water sector Proven leadership experience across multidisciplinary design teams Strong understanding of UK water industry standards and regulatory frameworks * Excellent communication, leadership and commercial awareness \n Why Apply \n This Associate Director - Water Design role offers a salary of £70,000 - £85,000 and the opportunity to influence the delivery of major water sector programmes while shaping the growth of a consultancy business. \n Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available. \n Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.

Associate Director - Drainage Design EngineerUK Wide (Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Glasgow, London, Bristol) | Hybrid | Major Infrastructure and Development Projects Up to £85,000 + Car Allowance (c. £5,500) + Discretionary Bonus + 10% PensionReady to lead nationally significant drainage projects while helping shape the future of a growing technical team?A leading engineering consultancy is looking for an Associate Director Drainage Engineer to play a key role in delivering major highways, rail, water and development schemes across the UK. You'll join a nationally recognised team working on some of the country's most complex infrastructure programmes, combining technical excellence with cutting-edge digital delivery. \n You'll provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary projects, taking ownership of drainage design delivery from concept through to construction, while helping grow capability, develop talent and strengthen client relationships. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead drainage design for highways, development and SuDS projects\n, • Act as Technical Lead on major multidisciplinary schemes\n, • Oversee and assure drainage models, calculations and design outputs\n, • Manage project delivery, programme performance and budgets\n, • Champion digital engineering and BIM-integrated design\n, • Support and mentor engineers, graduates and technicians\n, • Lead and review work delivered by international design teams\n, • Build strong client and stakeholder relationships\n, • Support bids, fee proposals, quality submissions and risk reviews\n, • Drive the growth and development of the drainage discipline\n\n You'll likely have: \n\n • Extensive experience in drainage design, including highways and development projects\n, • Strong knowledge of SuDS, drainage approvals and design standards\n, • Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams\n, • Technical assurance and design review expertise\n, • Client-facing, project management and business development skills\n, • Experience mentoring and developing engineers\n, • Degree qualification and professional accreditation (or equivalent)\n\n Why Join? \n High-profile infrastructure projects Genuine technical leadership role Strong pipeline of long-term work Hybrid and flexible working Clear progression and influence within the business Opportunity to shape the future of a national drainage practiceIf you're looking for a role that combines technical leadership, project delivery and team development, we'd love to hear from you. \n What you need to do nowIf 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. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Are you an experienced software engineering leader looking to apply your technical expertise on a broader scale? \n We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation investing in the future of its technology capability. They're looking for a technically credible leader who can combine hands-on software knowledge with strategic thinking to shape how digital technology, automation and AI are used across the business. \n This isn't a role for someone who's moved completely away from technology. You'll need to be comfortable understanding software architecture, reviewing AI-generated code, challenging technical approaches and helping establish robust engineering standards, while also working closely with senior stakeholders to shape the organisation's digital direction. \n Working alongside the IT Director, you'll play a key role in modernising systems, improving software processes and identifying opportunities where technology can deliver genuine business value. What you'll be doing\n\n • Designing and overseeing technical solutions that are secure, scalable and maintainable.\n, • Reviewing AI-assisted development and ensuring code quality and engineering best practice.\n, • Improving software development processes, governance and technical standards.\n, • Identifying opportunities to automate and streamline business processes.\n, • Working across multiple systems to improve integration, efficiency and the flow of information.\n, • Acting as the bridge between technical teams and senior business stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into practical outcomes.\nAbout you\n You'll have a strong background in software engineering and have progressed into a technical leadership role, while remaining close enough to technology to make informed technical decisions. \n You'll bring experience in several of the following: \n\n • Commercial software development.\n, • Reviewing and understanding code, including AI-assisted development.\n, • Software architecture, APIs and systems integration.\n, • Modern development practices and cloud technologies.\n, • Driving improvements to engineering processes and technical standards.\n, • Introducing automation and practical AI solutions.\n, • Influencing senior stakeholders and helping shape technology strategy.\n\n Above all, we're looking for someone who's equally comfortable discussing software design with developers as they are challenging and influencing senior leaders on the future direction of technology. \n Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. \n Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. \n By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website. \n

Job TitleProject Monitoring SurveyorLevelAssociate Director (Senior surveyors ready to step up will be considered. Director-level appointments may also be possible, with scope and reward aligned to experience.)LocationManchester (flexible, hybrid working)The OpportunityA specialist project monitoring consultancy with a strong presence across the North of England is continuing to expand its team from its Manchester base. From its Manchester base, the team works closely with development lenders on some of the region's most significant schemes across the North West and Yorkshire.The consultancy is appointed on large-scale, lender-funded developments where judgement, clarity of advice and credibility with funders are paramount. Instructions are typically long-term, often spanning multiple phases or forming part of wider regeneration and strategic development programmes. This creates a stable pipeline of work and sustained involvement on genuinely landmark projects.This opportunity suits an experienced Project Monitoring Surveyor who wants greater exposure to major lender-backed developments and a more influential role in risk advisory and funding decisions. It will appeal both to those already operating at this level and to strong senior surveyors looking to step up into a broader, higher-profile remit.The RoleYou will act as Project Monitor on lender-funded developments from early due diligence through to completion, providing clear, commercially grounded advice to lenders and wider project teams.The role is advisory at its core. You'll be expected to interrogate proposals, assess and communicate risk, and provide lenders with the confidence to progress funding decisions on complex schemes. You'll work alongside a highly experienced senior team, giving you the platform to operate autonomously while continuing to broaden your exposure.Key ResponsibilitiesActing as Project Monitor on major lender-funded developmentsProducing high-quality monitoring reports that directly inform credit and risk decisionsAdvising lenders on development risk, cost certainty, programme, procurement and delivery strategyLiaising closely with lenders, developers, funders and professional teamsReviewing compliance with funding conditions and professional appointmentsProviding informed commentary on construction risk, EPC considerations and Building Safety Act requirementsManaging multiple live projects concurrently across the North West and YorkshireExercising professional judgement rather than relying on a process-driven or checklist-led approachCandidate ProfileProven experience as a Project Monitoring Surveyor within development financeBackground from a recognised project monitoring, building or multidisciplinary consultancyCandidates whose experience has been focused on smaller or less complex schemes will be considered where technical strength and ambition to progress are clearStrong report writing capability with experience advising lender clientsCommercially minded, with the confidence to challenge, advise and influence senior stakeholdersCandidates operating at, or ready to step into, an Associate Director-level role are encouraged to applyDirector-level candidates may also be considered where experience supports a wider regional or strategic remitMRICS preferredWhy This RoleInvolvement in some of the North's most prominent and high-value developmentsDirect input into lender confidence and funding decisions on landmark schemesOpportunity to broaden experience rapidly and operate at a more senior, influential levelScope to shape and influence how project monitoring services are delivered as the regional workload growsSenior, experienced peer group with no requirement to manage junior teamsLong-term visibility of work through a strong, established pipeline of instructionsPackageBase salary aligned to Associate Director level, typically around £85,000 (flexible depending on experience and seniority)Bonus of 25%Total annual remuneration comfortably exceeding £100,000Private healthcareProfessional fees paidFully flexible working arrangementsManchester office base with no mandated attendance requirementWays of WorkingThe role is predominantly home- and site-based, with office access available as needed. The business operates on trust, accountability and professional autonomy rather than fixed attendance or presenteeism.Click Apply or get in touch for a confidential conversation with Andrew Pearson at EC Property Recruitment. My contact number is 07940 597 931 and you can find all my details on LinkedIn.TPBN1_UKTJ

Role: Public Law Solicitor - Manchester \n A Legal500, Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Public Law Solicitors for highly sought permanent position. \n Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. \n Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. \n Public Law Department Background \n Our client’s Public Law department has experience in all aspects of civil liberties and judicial review against the HMRC, local authority, NHS, planning Judicial Review including obtaining emergency orders and other interim relief to prevent breaches of human rights. Their department regularly follow up judicial reviews with actions for damages in both the County and High Courts and successfully pursue matters to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. \n The quality of the department is repeatedly demonstrated by its high success rates, with award winning cases, many of which are recorded in the reported case journals, raising new and important issues, and creating legal precedents for the future. \n The Public Law Department is recognised as a leader in its field by Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 for its depth of experience in immigration and civil liberties challenges. As a well-established firm, our client is well known to the Legal Aid Agency (LAA), the Courts, and the Government Legal Department (GLD). \n Our client also collaborates with other firms on funding and case management issues, and has a close working relationship with a number of barristers’ chambers with relevant expertise in public law. \n Our client carries out both publicly and privately funded work. \n Main Duties and Responsibilities \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Responsible for all aspects of Public Law work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n, • Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities\n, • Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department\n, • Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Public Law work including: Unlawful detention; False imprisonment; Abuse by detention staff and removal escorts; Conditions in detention; Age assessments; Asylum support; Challenging non-appealable decisions; Challenging removal notices; NHS & Local Authority challenges; Policies, practices and decisions made by the Immigration and Asylum Tribunals (First-tier Tribunal / Upper Tribunal) ; Bail decisions\n, • The work may also include challenging non-immigration issues such as data protection, housing etc…\n, • Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency\n, • Drafting essential legal documents, including witness statements and processing evidence\n, • Preparing formal applications, including application forms, indexes of documents, and letters of representation\n, • Attending client conferences and court hearings\n, • You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company\n\n Key Skills Required \n\n • Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying\n, • Law Society Immigration Accreditation Level 2 & Supervisor NOT necessary but desirable\n, • Strong management skills\n, • Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals\n, • Previous proven Solicitor experience and working to key performance indicators\n, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Public Law issues\n, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n, • Working knowledge of the Legal Aid Guidance for Public Law matters and have the ability to service privately funded cases\n, • Have extensive experience in dealing with all Public Law related work\n, • Experience in own advocacy is an advantage\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. \n On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will allow hybrid-working in accordance with the company policy. \n About Gemini Recruitment: \n Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK. \n By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

Your new companyThis is an exciting opportunity to join a growing specialist employment boutique in Manchester. The firm has built a strong reputation for providing commercially focused employment law advice to employers and senior individuals and is recognised for its collaborative culture, entrepreneurial approach and commitment to client service.Your new roleThis rare opportunity would suit an experienced Employment Partner, Legal Director or Senior Associate looking to play a key role in the growth of a specialist practice. You will advise on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters whilst helping to develop client relationships, support business growth and contribute to the firm's long-term strategy.What you'll need to succeedYou will be an experienced employment lawyer operating at Partner, Legal Director or Senior Associate level with strong technical expertise across both contentious and advisory employment matters. Experience of business development, client relationship management and generating new work will be highly advantageous. You should be commercially minded, collaborative in your approach and motivated by the opportunity to play a leading role within a growing boutique practice.What you'll get in returnThis is a genuine opportunity to shape and influence a successful employment boutique during an exciting period of growth. In return, you will receive a competitive remuneration package, high levels of autonomy and flexibility, strategic input into the future direction of the business and the opportunity to participate in its long-term success.What you need to do nowIf 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. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

We are delighted to be partnering with this world-leading insurance company that is seeking a talented Wordings Specialist. \n We are happy to consider applications from both current Wordings professionals, as well as technically-focused insurance or legal professionals who are genuinely excited about transitioning into this kind of role. \n This is a rare situation because this is usually a London based role. However, this insurer is keen to secure someone within the ‘regions’, in order to be more accessible to their regional offices (Leeds, Manchester or Birmingham). \n This insurer is arguably the most exciting insurer in the market right now and you will see it regularly in the press; for winning national awards, hiring some of the brightest minds in the industry, and developing new, innovative product lines. \n This position has arisen as a result of the company’s impressive expansion; it is enjoying 20% year on year growth, and is on track to double in size over the next 5 years. \n Not only is this an opportune time to join the company, this organisation is extremely well-renowned for its culture; many of its staff citing, “this is the best employer I have ever worked for.” In fact, it is difficult to find someone in this company who hasn’t recently had, or is on track to receive, a promotion. \n This Contract Wordings role supports this global insurer’s UK division. Reporting directly into the Head of Technical Wordings, you will work closely with a team of experienced policy wording drafters, supporting insurance products across the distribution channels of open market, direct to customer and delegated authority. You will have a dotted line into the UK Director of Underwriting, and you’ll be expected to work with underwriters and leadership, drawing on the wider International Technical Wordings Team, to deliver wordings support, including on cross divisional projects. \n Duties will include, but not be limited to, providing reviews and advice on various retail wordings and products, keeping abreast of emerging trends including regulatory, legal and market developments, and providing advice to underwriters to ensure the sharing of technical knowledge and consistency of approach to wordings. In addition, you’ll ensure wordings are compliant with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, as well as being involved with ad hoc projects. \n You will have a broad knowledge of the general insurance market, together with a deep understanding of FCA requirements around policy wordings. In addition, you’ll have experience of collaborating with senior stakeholders, and strong project management capability. You’ll have excellent analytical and interpretation skills, with strong attention to detail. \n You’ll be rewarded with a generous basic salary (Negotiable depending on experience), plus a highly lucrative bonus scheme and impressive corporate benefits, which include substantial pension contributions. \n Our client operates a hybrid-working arrangement, although you are of course welcome to work from one of our client’s stunning regional offices as much as you like. \n Aston Charles - a personalised service from industry experts \n General Insurance and Financial Services Recruitment \n For more jobs like this, or for more information on how we may be able to help you in your search for a new job, please visit our website

Job Title: Director of Planning \n Locations: London, Cambridge, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham or Glasgow \n Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multidisciplinary consultancy in the appointment of a Director of Planning to join its nationally recognised Planning and Environmental team. \n This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced planning professional to step into a strategic leadership position within one of the UK's foremost infrastructure and development consultancies. The business is at the forefront of thought leadership across sustainable development, Net Zero, ESG, Biodiversity Net Gain and digital transformation, delivering projects that shape communities and support future generations. \n Working within a highly collaborative national planning team, you'll play a key role in growing and strengthening the planning offer across the UK while leading major projects and developing high-performing teams. \n The Role \n As Director of Planning, you will provide strategic leadership across the UK planning practice, working closely with senior stakeholders to drive growth, enhance market presence and deliver technical excellence to clients. \n Key Responsibilities \n Leadership & Strategy \n\n • Provide strategic direction to the national Planning practice.\n, • Support the development and delivery of business growth plans.\n, • Lead, inspire and develop teams across multiple regions.\n, • Foster a high-performing and collaborative culture.\n\n Business Development \n\n • Drive work-winning activities and secure major infrastructure and development projects.\n, • Identify emerging opportunities across sectors including energy, transport, water, housing and Net Zero.\n, • Build and maintain a strong external profile within the industry.\n, • Strengthen client relationships and market positioning.\n\n Client & Project Delivery \n\n • Act as lead director on flagship projects and key client accounts.\n, • Deliver high-quality planning advice across complex, multidisciplinary schemes.\n, • Oversee commercial performance, governance and risk management.\n, • Ensure technical excellence and outstanding client service.\n\n Collaboration \n\n • Work closely with planning, environmental, engineering and design teams.\n, • Promote integrated delivery and a one-team approach.\n, • Contribute to innovation and thought leadership initiatives.\n\n People & Culture \n\n • Mentor and develop planning professionals across all levels.\n, • Support talent development and succession planning.\n, • Help attract and retain the industry's best talent.\n, • Champion an inclusive and collaborative working environment.\n\n About You \n You will be an accomplished planning professional with a strong track record of leadership, business development and delivering major projects. \n Requirements include: \n\n • Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning (RTPI accredited).\n, • Chartered Member of the RTPI.\n, • Extensive consultancy experience, including leadership of high-performing teams.\n, • Proven success in winning and delivering major infrastructure and development projects.\n, • Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and consenting regimes, including DCO experience where applicable.\n, • Excellent commercial awareness and experience managing complex client relationships.\n, • An established professional network and recognised industry profile.\n, • Outstanding communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.\n\n Why Apply? \n This is a rare opportunity to join a market-leading consultancy and influence some of the UK's most significant infrastructure and development projects. You'll have the platform to shape strategy, grow teams and contribute to the industry's response to some of society's biggest challenges, including climate change, sustainable growth and infrastructure delivery. \n Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or \n

Your new companyA leading global organisation operating within the nuclear energy and advanced engineering sector is looking to appoint an EMEA Tax Manager to its established international tax team. This business plays a critical role in supporting essential infrastructure projects worldwide and has built a strong reputation for innovation, technical excellence, and long-term investment in its people.This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly visible tax function, working closely with senior finance stakeholders and gaining exposure to complex international tax matters across the EMEA region. \n Your new roleReporting directly to the EMEA Tax Director, you will take responsibility for a broad range of corporate tax activities across multiple jurisdictions.Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Leading the quarterly and year-end group tax reporting process, ensuring accurate and timely tax provisions under US GAAP.\n, • Managing the relationship with external advisers and overseeing the delivery of corporate tax compliance obligations across the EMEA region.\n, • Supporting and managing tax audits, enquiries and correspondence with tax authorities.\n, • Overseeing withholding tax compliance and ensuring adherence to local regulations.\n, • Partnering with finance teams and wider business stakeholders to provide tax advice on a range of commercial matters, including transfer pricing, international projects, contract reviews, permanent establishment risks and global mobility.\n, • Supporting the enhancement of tax processes, controls and governance frameworks within a listed company environment.\n\n What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this position, you will be a qualified tax or finance professional with strong corporate tax experience gained either within practice or industry.You will ideally possess: \n\n • ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent professional qualification.\n, • Approximately five years' post-qualified experience within a Big 4, Top 20 practice or large multinational organisation.\n, • Strong corporate tax compliance and tax reporting experience.\n, • Experience working within or advising multinational groups.\n\n What you'll get in returnIn return, you will join a highly respected global organisation offering a competitive salary and benefits package alongside excellent career development opportunities.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this EMEA Tax Manager role in Lancashire, 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. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Role: Children Paralegal \n A Legal500, Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated Children Paralegals for highly sought permanent position. \n Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. \n Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. \n Family & Children Department Background: \n Our client’s Family & Children department is ranked and recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for family and matrimonial work, providing confidential advice with effective representation. The family team includes practitioners who have achieved the Law Society’s Children Law and Family Law Advanced accreditations providing advocacy in all court proceedings, ensuring their clients receive a consistent and professional service as well as a high degree of continuity. \n In addition, our client’s Family department is experienced in assisting high net worth individuals in divorce matters with specialist divorce solicitors with expertise in domestic abuse, adoption, child abduction, prohibitive steps orders, specific issues orders, injunctions, spousal and child maintenance, properties, pensions and freezing injunctions. \n Main Duties and Responsibilities \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs\n, • Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Children / Child Care matters (LAA Funded and Private client work) as well as undertaking your own advocacy\n, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases\n, • Dealing with correspondence\n, • Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency\n, • Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence\n, • Attending conferences and court\n, • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures\n, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly\n, • Ensuring compliance with file management\n\n Key Skills Required \n\n • Demonstrate passion and legal experience in a broad range of Children Law\n, • A strong academic background with a Law degree\n, • Clear understanding and application of Children Law\n, • Business acumen and the ability to market the Company\n, • Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people\n, • Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance.\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. \n On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will allow hybrid-working in accordance with the company policy. \n About Gemini Recruitment and Equal opportunities: \n Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK. \n If this is sounds of interest, apply now for one of our agents to contact you. \n By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Job Title: Technical Director | Associate Director - Town Planning \n Location: Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Glasgow, Cambridge, Birmingham, Cardiff, Bristol \n Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy in the appointment of a Technical Director | Associate Director - Planning. \n This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly regarded UK planning and environmental consultancy operating at the forefront of sustainable infrastructure, development, and environmental assessment. The team works on some of the country's most significant and complex projects, helping clients respond to the challenges of climate change, Net Zero delivery, biodiversity enhancement, ESG, and rapid urbanisation. \n You will be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking Planning and Environment practice with a strong national presence, working alongside multidisciplinary teams across transport, energy, infrastructure, and engineering. The business is recognised for its innovation, digital capability, and influence on major UK infrastructure and development policy and delivery. \n The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in the growth and direction of the Northern Planning team, supporting continued expansion and strengthening client relationships across both public and private sectors. \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Lead, grow, and develop an established team of Town Planners across the UK\n, • Deliver high-quality Town Planning consultancy services directly to clients\n, • Manage commercial performance including fee management, governance, and resourcing\n, • Lead major multidisciplinary bid submissions for significant infrastructure and development projects\n, • Develop new business opportunities and strengthen existing client relationships\n, • Oversee project delivery ensuring technical excellence, quality, and compliance at all stages\n, • Collaborate across national planning, environmental, and infrastructure teams to drive integrated solutions\n, • Mentor, manage, and support the development of team members, including performance reviews\n\n Requirements: \n\n • RTPI-accredited degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning and Chartered RTPI membership\n, • Strong consultancy background with experience in leading and developing teams\n, • Proven track record in delivering and winning major infrastructure and development projects\n, • Excellent understanding of planning law, policy, and procedures with strong commercial awareness\n, • Demonstrable experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship building\n, • Strong leadership, communication, and business development skills\n, • A proactive, growth-focused mindset with the ability to identify and convert opportunities\n\n This is a rare opportunity to take a senior leadership role within a highly respected consultancy shaping some of the UK's most important infrastructure and development projects. \n Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or

Job TitleProject Monitoring Surveyor \n LevelAssociate Director (Senior surveyors ready to step up will be considered. Director-level appointments may also be possible, with scope and reward aligned to experience.) \n LocationManchester (flexible, hybrid working) \n The OpportunityA specialist project monitoring consultancy with a strong presence across the North of England is continuing to expand its team from its Manchester base. From its Manchester base, the team works closely with development lenders on some of the region’s most significant schemes across the North West and Yorkshire.The consultancy is appointed on large-scale, lender-funded developments where judgement, clarity of advice and credibility with funders are paramount. Instructions are typically long-term, often spanning multiple phases or forming part of wider regeneration and strategic development programmes. This creates a stable pipeline of work and sustained involvement on genuinely landmark projects.This opportunity suits an experienced Project Monitoring Surveyor who wants greater exposure to major lender-backed developments and a more influential role in risk advisory and funding decisions. It will appeal both to those already operating at this level and to strong senior surveyors looking to step up into a broader, higher-profile remit. \n The RoleYou will act as Project Monitor on lender-funded developments from early due diligence through to completion, providing clear, commercially grounded advice to lenders and wider project teams.The role is advisory at its core. You’ll be expected to interrogate proposals, assess and communicate risk, and provide lenders with the confidence to progress funding decisions on complex schemes. You’ll work alongside a highly experienced senior team, giving you the platform to operate autonomously while continuing to broaden your exposure. \n Key ResponsibilitiesActing as Project Monitor on major lender-funded developmentsProducing high-quality monitoring reports that directly inform credit and risk decisionsAdvising lenders on development risk, cost certainty, programme, procurement and delivery strategyLiaising closely with lenders, developers, funders and professional teamsReviewing compliance with funding conditions and professional appointmentsProviding informed commentary on construction risk, EPC considerations and Building Safety Act requirementsManaging multiple live projects concurrently across the North West and YorkshireExercising professional judgement rather than relying on a process-driven or checklist-led approach \n Candidate ProfileProven experience as a Project Monitoring Surveyor within development financeBackground from a recognised project monitoring, building or multidisciplinary consultancyCandidates whose experience has been focused on smaller or less complex schemes will be considered where technical strength and ambition to progress are clearStrong report writing capability with experience advising lender clientsCommercially minded, with the confidence to challenge, advise and influence senior stakeholdersCandidates operating at, or ready to step into, an Associate Director-level role are encouraged to applyDirector-level candidates may also be considered where experience supports a wider regional or strategic remitMRICS preferred \n Why This RoleInvolvement in some of the North’s most prominent and high-value developmentsDirect input into lender confidence and funding decisions on landmark schemesOpportunity to broaden experience rapidly and operate at a more senior, influential levelScope to shape and influence how project monitoring services are delivered as the regional workload growsSenior, experienced peer group with no requirement to manage junior teamsLong-term visibility of work through a strong, established pipeline of instructions \n PackageBase salary aligned to Associate Director level, typically around £85,000 (flexible depending on experience and seniority)Bonus of 25%Total annual remuneration comfortably exceeding £100,000Private healthcareProfessional fees paidFully flexible working arrangementsManchester office base with no mandated attendance requirement \n Ways of WorkingThe role is predominantly home- and site-based, with office access available as needed. The business operates on trust, accountability and professional autonomy rather than fixed attendance or presenteeism. \n Click Apply or get in touch for a confidential conversation with Andrew Pearson at EC Property Recruitment. My contact number is and you can find all my details on LinkedIn.

Your new companyA well-established energy & environmental consultancy business is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager to support the finance function during a maternity cover. Operating across the UK and Ireland, the business works on complex infrastructure projects and has built a strong reputation within its sector. With a collaborative culture and a stable leadership team, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking for a long-term interim assignment.Your new roleReporting directly to the Finance Director, you will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function and play a key role in delivering accurate financial and management reporting. This is a 12-month interim assignment. \n commencing in September 2026, with a detailed handover period running through to November 2026 to ensure a smooth transition.Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Preparation of monthly management accounts from start to finish.\n, • Month-end processes including accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and reconciliations.\n, • VAT accounting, audit support and statutory reporting activities.\n, • Management of intercompany transactions, revenue recognition, provisions and taxation matters.\n, • Maintaining financial accuracy across multiple entities, including overseas branch reporting.\n, • Supporting the Finance Director with board reporting and business performance analysis.\n, • Working with stakeholders across the wider business on finance projects and operational improvements.\n\n The role is a hybrid arrangement of 2-3 days per week in the South Manchester office.What you'll need to succeed \n\n • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or equivalent finance qualification.\n, • Proven experience operating at Finance Manager level within an SME or mid-sized organisation.\n, • Strong management accounting experience and ability to produce accounts independently.\n, • Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with ERP/accounting systems.\n, • Experience managing month-end reporting, audits, VAT and balance sheet reconciliations.\n, • Strong attention to detail with the ability to communicate effectively across the business.\n, • Available to commence the assignment in September 2026.\n\n What you'll get in return \n\n • Long-term interim opportunity with a planned handover and structured transition.\n, • Competitive fixed-term salary package.\n, • Flexible hybrid working arrangement.\n, • Exposure to a growing and technically focused business.\n, • Direct engagement with senior leadership and the opportunity to influence key financial processes.\n, • South Manchester location with excellent transport links.\n\n What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, please click "apply" and we will revert to the most relevant applications as soon as possible. \n Consultant Details: Benjamin StantonEmail your CV: \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Nenebrook Recruitment Group have been enlisted by a high growth Motor Retail Group with the appointment of several Dealership Accounting & Divisional Accounting Positions. \n Reporting into the Head of Finance, this is a pivotal finance role responsible for delivering accurate, timely financial reporting across the dealership or a division ensuring robust control of accounting processes, and supporting commercial decision-making. \n This position suits a hands-on, detail-driven accountant with strong motor retail experience and the ability to partner closely with operational leaders to drive performance. \n Key Responsibilities \n Financial Reporting & Control \n\n • Produce accurate monthly management accounts for the dealership, including P&L, balance sheet, cashflow and KPI packs.\n, • Complete daily, weekly and monthly financial reconciliations, ensuring all control accounts are fully balanced.\n, • Maintain strong balance sheet integrity, including stock, debtors, creditors, WIP, accruals and prepayments.\n, • Oversee manufacturer composite submissions, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.\n, • Manage VAT returns, HMRC compliance, and statutory reporting requirements.\n\n Operational & Commercial Support \n\n • Partner with the Dealership Director, Sales Manager and Aftersales Manager to analyse performance, margins, labour recovery, and departmental profitability.\n, • Provide insight on vehicle margins, bonuses, holdbacks, aged stock, and used car performance.\n, • Monitor and report on service department KPIs, including hours sold, efficiency, productivity, and recovery rates.\n, • Support forecasting, budgeting and financial planning cycles.\n\n Transactional Finance Oversight \n\n • Work closely with Transactional finance teams within the SSC, ensuring accurate processing of purchase ledger, sales ledger, cashbook and banking.\n, • Oversee vehicle invoicing, deal files, and compliance with FCA and manufacturer standards.\n, • Ensure timely processing of warranty claims, credit notes, and manufacturer payments.\n, • Manage dealership cashflow, banking, and credit control.\n\n Systems & Process Improvement \n\n • Maintain and optimise use of DMS systems (e.g., Kerridge/Keyloop, Pinnacle, CDK).\n, • Strengthen internal controls, streamline processes, and improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.\n, • Support digitalisation and automation initiatives across the finance function.\n\n Experience & Qualifications \n\n • Part-qualified or qualified AAT / ACCA / CIMA (or QBE with equivalent experience within motor retail).\n, • Proven experience as a Dealership Accountant, Assistant Accountant, or Management Accountant within the automotive sector.\n, • Strong understanding of manufacturer composites, dealership KPIs, and motor retail financial processes.\n, • Advanced Excel skills and experience with major DMS platforms.\n, • Strong analytical capability with the confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders.\n\n In Return a competitive basic salary of up to £65,000 can be offered coupled with Car, 10% Bonus and excellent benefits and career development opportunities'

Semi-Senior Accountant - Growing Independent Practice Manchester £25,000 - £30,000 DOE Butler Rose Public Practice is delighted to be supporting a friendly, close-knit accountancy firm in the recruitment of an Junior/Semi-Senior Accountant with to join their growing team across their Greater Manchester office. This is an excellent opportunity for an AAT qualified or ACCA part-qualified professional looking to broaden their experience across accounts and tax within a supportive and collaborative environment. The role will have a stronger focus on accounts preparation and tax across a varied client portfolio. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Prepare year-end accounts for limited companies, sole traders, partnerships, and LLPs\n, • Prepare VAT returns, bookkeeping, and management accounts for a varied client base\n, • Assist with corporation tax and personal tax compliance work\n, • Build strong relationships with clients and respond to day-to-day queries\n, • Work closely with Managers and Director across a broad range of assignments\n\n Key Requirements \n\n • AAT qualified or ACCA part-qualified\n, • Minimum 2+ years' experience within an UK accountancy practice\n, • Knowledge of FRS102 and FRS105\n, • Experience with software including CCH, Xero, Sage, and Excel\n, • Strong communication and organisational skills\n, • Proactive and client-focused approach\n\n What's on Offer \n\n • Competitive salary and benefits package\n, • Study support and ongoing professional development\n, • Exposure to a varied and interesting client portfolio\n, • Friendly and supportive team culture\n, • Clear progression opportunities within a growing firm\n\n \n Interested? If this sounds like the next step in your career, get in touch with Demetria Petropoulos to find out more - | Know someone perfect for this role? We offer a £150 retail voucher for every successful referral we place - so if you refer a friend or colleague who's hired through Butler Rose, you'll be rewarded! #IND-HL-25 \n \n Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. \n

\n Ready to join an accountancy firm that's genuinely different?\n If you're an experienced Business Services Senior or Assistant Manager looking for more than just another practice role, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. \n Our client is a well-established independent accountancy and advisory firm with an outstanding reputation for putting people and client relationships first. Why this opportunity stands out\n This isn't a firm where you'll simply manage compliance work and sit behind a screen. \n They're looking for someone who enjoys building relationships, understands what excellent client service looks like and wants to become a trusted adviser to growing businesses. \n You'll work with an exciting and varied client base, attend networking events across Manchester, and play an active role in helping grow the firm's presence alongside an established Business Development team and strong links with the local business community. \n Most importantly, this is a business that genuinely invests in its people. The Role\n Working within the Business Services team, you'll support a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses, providing high-quality accounting and advisory services while building strong, long-term client relationships. \n Responsibilities will include: \n\n • Preparing statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies\n, • Preparing corporation tax computations\n, • Producing management accounts, VAT returns and bookkeeping assignments\n, • Supporting clients with day-to-day accounting queries\n, • Working closely with Managers and Partners on client relationships\n, • Identifying opportunities to add value for clients\n, • Representing the firm at networking and business development events\n, • Supporting the continued growth of the Manchester office\nAbout You\n We're looking for someone with personality, commercial awareness and a genuine passion for working with clients. \n You'll ideally have: \n\n • ACA or ACCA qualification (or be Qualified by Experience)\n, • Previous experience within an accountancy practice\n, • Experience preparing accounts for a range of business clients\n, • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills\n, • A proactive, commercially minded approach\n, • Confidence meeting clients and attending networking events\n, • A genuine ambition to develop your career\n\n Applications are welcomed from experienced Business Services Seniors ready for the next step, as well as existing Assistant Managers. What's on Offer\n Alongside a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, you'll enjoy: \n\n • Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)\n, • Flexible working hours\n, • Clear progression opportunities all the way to Director level\n, • Brand-new Manchester city centre offices\n, • Supportive leadership team with an open-door culture\n, • Ongoing professional development and funded CPD\n, • Paid professional memberships\n, • Enhanced pension scheme with life assurance\n, • Annual leave purchase scheme\n, • Health cash plan\n, • Employee Assistance Programme\n, • Employee referral bonuses\n, • Financial rewards for introducing new clients or winning new business\n, • A collaborative, friendly culture where relationships matter\n\n From day one you'll experience the firm's unique culture, including an induction at Head Office where you'll spend time meeting senior leaders, giving you a real insight into the business and its ambitious plans for the future. About the Business\n Our client is an ambitious independent accountancy and advisory firm with multiple offices across the UK and exciting plans for continued growth. \n Despite their size, they've retained the culture of an independent practice, placing exceptional client service, long-term relationships and people development at the heart of everything they do. \n If you're looking for a firm where your personality is valued just as much as your technical ability, where progression is genuinely achievable, and where you can play a key role in the growth of a thriving Manchester office, we'd love to hear from you. \n Apply today or contact Adele Carr Recruitment for a confidential discussion. \n \n \n

Senior AI Engineer Manager/Associate Director | Capital MarketsLocation: ManchesterWorking pattern: HybridSalary: Compensation aligned to experience and seniorityRef: J13116Senior AI Engineering professionals are required to support the design, build and delivery of advanced AI solutions within financial services and capital markets environments.This role would suit an experienced professional with a strong background in AI engineering and enterprise solution delivery within complex environments. You will play a key role in shaping AI strategy, leading teams and delivering enterprise AI solutions, helping organisations solve complex operational, technical and regulatory challenges through AI adoption at scale.You will work across multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with data scientists, architects, MLOps/LLMOps engineers, business stakeholders and senior leadership to design, deliver and scale AI products, agentic AI solutions and data driven applications.Key responsibilities:Building and deploying AI prototypes, products and production ready solutionsDesigning and implementing end to end AI solutions that integrate with enterprise systemsWorking with LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG patterns, embeddings and fine tuningDeveloping AI agents and agentic workflows using modern frameworksWorking with vector databases, APIs and modern data platformsSupporting AI deployment, serving patterns, evaluation frameworks and integration designUsing Python and SQL to build robust, scalable AI and data solutionsWorking with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP or DatabricksSupporting MLOps, LLMOps, CI/CD and software engineering best practiceCollaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders across complex programmesHelping identify technical, delivery, security, data privacy and regulatory risksContributing to technical documentation, solution design and delivery planningSupporting AI implementation and scaling initiatives across complex environmentsLeading and developing teams, supporting capability growth through mentoring, coaching and creating a collaborative, high performing environmentExperience Required:Strong Python and SQL experienceApplied AI engineering, ML engineering or software engineering backgroundExperience with LLMs, RAG, embeddings, prompt engineering or fine tuningExposure to LangChain, LangGraph, Agent Development Kit or similar agent frameworksExperience with vector databases such as Pinecone, Chroma or similarAPI development experience, ideally with FastAPI or similar frameworksKnowledge of MLOps, LLMOps, CI/CD or production deployment practicesExperience designing or supporting evaluation frameworks for AI or agentic systemsExperience working with modern data architectures and cloud platformsUnderstanding of AI risk, governance, security and regulatory considerationsFinancial services experience within capital markets or broader banking environmentsThis is a strong opportunity for an AI engineering professional who wants to work on high impact AI and data transformation programmes within complex financial services environments.Alternatively, you can refer a friend or colleague by taking part in our fantastic referral schemes! If you have a friend or colleague who would be interested in this role, please refer them to us. For each relevant candidate that you introduce to us (there is no limit) and we place, you will be entitled to our general gift/voucher scheme.Datatech is one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies in the field of analytics and host of the critically acclaimed event, Women in Data UK. For more information visit our website: www.datatech.org.ukTPBN1_UKTJ

Our client, a housing and community services provider in Manchester, is seeking an experienced Interim Director of IT, Data & Performance to lead their IT, Data and Insight & Innovation function for an initial 6-month contract. \n \n The role \n\n • Lead the technology, data and performance strategy\n, • Own cyber security strategy, including audits and testing\n, • Oversee the architecture roadmap and IT change/release management\n, • Ensure compliance with IT and data protection legislation\n, • Drive the data strategy, including governance and data quality\n, • Lead the Business Intelligence function\n, • Maintain KPI tracking and performance reporting\n, • Manage the team through the interim period\n, • Report to the Board on performance\n\n \n What you'll need \n\n • Proven Director-level experience in IT, Data and Performance\n, • ITIL or CoBIT certification (or equivalent)\n, • Available at short notice\n\n \n James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. \n At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. \n \n Don't forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.

Your new firmWe are partnering with a major accountancy firm with multiple offices across the Northwest region to search for a Tax Advisory Senior Manager/Director. This firm provides a range of advisory and accounting services to a largely owner-managed businesses / entrepreneurial client base. A modern practice, they have 160+ staff spread across multiple office locations, with tax being a key service line as they continue to build and grow. The tax team makes up around 20% of the overall headcount, with them providing advisory services to a well-rounded and varied portfolio. Your new roleDue to growth and market opportunity, they are now looking to bring in an experienced Corporate Tax Senior Manager/Director with experience of M&A work, such as demergers, corporate restructuring, group reorganisations, exit/succession planning and setting up share schemes. You will be working closely with the Partner and Head of Tax to support the team in delivering work to a high standard, leading from both an operational and client perspective. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, you will be working alongside one of the largest and most successful corporate finance teams in the North, based out of Manchester.What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will have strong experience providing tax advisory services to SMEs, start-ups, owner-managed businesses and entrepreneurial clients, in areas such as demergers, acquisitions, corporate restructuring, group reorganisations, exit/succession planning and setting up share schemes. You should be technically competent, with strong commercial acumen, with the gravitas to communicate and lead from the front. \n What you'll get in returnIn return for this role, you will receive a competitive salary, benefits package, pension scheme, hybrid working options, flexible working hours and a firm-wide bonus scheme relating to performance. This firm has a proven track record of accelerated promotion to Director/Partner level. \n What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this M&A Tax Senior Manager role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call to discuss it in more detail.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact Hays for a confidential discussion about your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company Your new company are a £25 million turnover manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and operational excellence. Due to international growth they're now looking to strengthen their finance function with an experienced yet progressive Financial Controller.Your new role In your new role as Financial Controller, you will play a pivotal role in the financial leadership for the business. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and internal controls. Working closely with operational teams across the business, you will provide commercial insight and strategic support to drive performance, efficiency, and sustainable growth. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to join a well established manufacturing organisation and make a significant impact in a dynamic, fast paced environment. \n What you'll need to succeed You will be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, with proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance position, ideally within a manufacturing or engineering environment. You will possess strong technical accounting expertise, alongside experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and the development of robust financial controls. The ideal candidate will be commercially minded, capable of partnering effectively with operational stakeholders to drive business performance, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Strong systems and Excel skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive, hands on approach to problem solving are essential, while experience of ERP systems, stock accounting, and manufacturing costings would be highly advantageous. \n What you'll get in return In return you will join a successful and growing manufacturing business in a key leadership position, with the opportunity to influence business performance and contribute to strategic decision making. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, gaining broad exposure across the organisation while leading a capable finance function. Alongside a salary circa £75,000, the business offers a comprehensive benefits package, career development opportunities, and the chance to make a tangible impact within a dynamic and ambitious environment. \n What you need to do nowIf 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. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company \n Our client is a highly regarded independent accountancy and advisory firm with an established presence across the North West. Known for delivering trusted advice to entrepreneurial businesses, owner-managed companies and high-net-worth individuals, the firm continues to experience strong growth and is investing further in its tax offering.As part of this continued expansion, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Tax Director to join the leadership team and help shape the future of a thriving tax practice.Your new roleReporting directly to the Partners, you will play a key role in leading the tax function, managing a substantial portfolio of clients and delivering strategic tax advice across a broad range of matters.This position offers a mix of technical advisory work, client relationship management, team leadership and business development, providing an excellent platform for a commercially minded tax professional seeking a senior leadership role. \n\n • Leading the delivery of complex tax advisory projects.\n, • Managing and developing a portfolio of corporate and private clients.\n, • Advising on areas such as restructuring, transactions, succession planning and shareholder matters.\n, • Building strong client relationships and acting as a trusted adviser.\n, • Identifying growth opportunities and supporting business development initiatives.\n, • Leading, mentoring and developing a high-performing tax team.\n, • Working closely with partners and other service lines to deliver integrated client solutions.\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n\n • CTA qualified, with ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualifications advantageous.\n, • Significant experience within a professional services tax environment.\n, • Strong technical expertise across corporate tax and advisory matters.\n, • Proven ability to manage and develop client relationships.\n, • Experience leading teams and developing future talent.\n, • Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to winning and growing business.\n, • Ambition to contribute strategically to the growth of a successful practice.\n\n What you'll get in return \n\n • A senior leadership opportunity within a growing and ambitious firm.\n, • Access to a high-quality and diverse client portfolio.\n, • Significant influence over the direction and growth of the tax service line.\n, • A collaborative and supportive culture.\n, • Flexible working arrangements.\n, • Competitive remuneration package and benefits.\n, • Clear pathway towards Partnership for the right individual.\n\n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this Tax Director role in Manchester, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Justin Hopkins on to discuss it in more detail..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. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company \n You will be joining a respected and well-established independent accountancy and business advisory practice, recognised for supporting clients across a wide geographical region.The firm is built on strong values and a people-centric culture, with a clear commitment to delivering high-quality advice while fostering a positive, supportive working environment. With several hundred colleagues across numerous offices, the organisation encourages collaboration, innovation and professional growth at every level.Your new role \n As an Employment Tax Senior Manager or Director, you will take on a key leadership role within a growing tax advisory team. Your focus will be on delivering complex, high-quality Employment Tax advice to a varied portfolio of clients, predominantly family-owned and owner-managed businesses.You will manage a diverse workload spanning: \n\n • HMRC enquiries\n, • Employment status and IR35\n, • National Minimum Wage matters\n, • CIS-related issues\n, • Wider tax projects including due diligence, CCO and SAO reviews\n\n Alongside managing client relationships, you will support the strategic development of the Employment Tax service line, helping to grow the team, refine service offerings and strengthen relationships with key sectors and external stakeholders such as HMRC, legal advisers and industry bodies. \n What you'll need to succeed \n\n • Strong technical expertise in Employment Tax\n, • Significant senior-level experience within a professional practice environment\n, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills\n, • Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability\n, • Experience mentoring and developing junior team members\n, • A collaborative leadership style and the confidence to shape the direction of the service line\n\n What you'll get in return \n You will receive a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, development and work-life balance, including: \n\n • Employer pension scheme with life cover and income protection\n, • Generous annual leave entitlement, plus the option to purchase additional days\n, • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements\n, • Health cash plan and wellbeing support\n, • Paid flu jabs and eye tests\n, • Referral reward schemes for both new colleagues and new clients\n, • A comprehensive range of online training resources\n, • Paid professional membership fees\n, • Regular recognition initiatives and subsidised social events\n\n You will also receive ongoing support and encouragement to develop your career, with clear opportunities to shape the Employment Tax offering and influence the future direction of the team. \n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this Employment Tax Director role in either Manchester or Leeds, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Justin Hopkins on to discuss it in more detail.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. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company \n You will be joining a leading professional services firm with a strong regional footprint and growing national and international capability. The firm advises a diverse client base including owner-managed businesses, private groups and multinational organisations, delivering high-quality tax, advisory and assurance services.Transfer pricing is a strategically important growth area for the firm, closely aligned with its international tax, corporate advisory and transactions practices. Significant investment continues to be made in expanding this capability to meet increasing client demand and regulatory complexity. \n Your new role \n As Senior Transfer Pricing Manager, you will play a key strategic role in shaping, growing and delivering the firm's transfer pricing proposition. Operating as a senior adviser, you will combine technical leadership with commercial insight, working closely with clients and internal stakeholders to deliver value-driven solutions. \n\n • Leading the strategic delivery of complex UK and international transfer pricing engagements, ensuring advice is aligned with clients' commercial and operational objectives\n, • Designing and implementing transfer pricing frameworks to support group operating models, restructurings, expansion and value creation\n, • Advising clients on transfer pricing risk management in an evolving global regulatory environment\n, • Collaborating with corporate tax, international tax, employment tax, audit and deal teams to deliver integrated advisory solutions\n, • Acting as a senior point of contact for key clients, helping to deepen relationships and identify opportunities for additional services\n, • Contributing to the development of the firm's transfer pricing strategy, including service offering development, market positioning and thought leadership\n, • Leading, mentoring and developing managers and junior team members, building a sustainable and high-performing team\n, • Supporting business development activity, including proposals, presentations and strategic client discussions\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n\n • Significant transfer pricing experience gained within professional services or a complex in-house environment\n, • Strong technical knowledge of UK and OECD transfer pricing principles, with the ability to apply them pragmatically and commercially\n, • Experience operating at a senior advisory level, influencing client decisions and managing complex stakeholder relationships\n, • A track record of contributing to revenue growth and developing new client opportunities\n, • The confidence to work across disciplines and lead multi-service engagements\n, • Strong people leadership capabilities, with experience developing and mentoring teams\n, • A relevant professional qualification (e.g. ACA, CTA, ACCA or equivalent), or be qualified by experience\n\n What you'll get in return \n\n • A senior, visible role within a strategically important and growing service line\n, • The opportunity to shape and influence the future direction of the transfer pricing offering\n, • Exposure to complex, high-value and international client work\n, • A collaborative and entrepreneurial culture with autonomy and real influence\n, • Clear progression opportunities toward director-level roles\n, • A competitive salary and benefits package, alongside flexible and hybrid working\n\n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this Senior Manager Transfer Pricing 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. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Senior Director, Restructuring & InsolvencyApplyremote type: Onsitelocations: Manchester, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR251SC-TEEWho We AreFTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.Are you ready to make your impact?About The RoleOur Corporate Finance team focus on our clients’ strategic, operational, financial and capital needs by addressing the full spectrum of financial and transactional tests faced by corporations, boards, private equity sponsors, creditor constituencies and other stakeholders. Typical Restructuring team assignments include lead financial restructuring advisory; financial, operational, and commercial due diligence; business reviews; cash and working capital management; valuation; contingency planning and insolvency.Within that context, we are currently seeking a talented and ambitious Senior Director to join our leading Restructuring team in Manchester.What You’ll DoDelivering engagements by: Assisting in structuring the engagement approach, scope, and deliverables Managing the team to address the scope within the required timeframe and budget Speaking with external stakeholders/clients to keep them apprised of progress, initial observations, and issues Coaching and supporting junior team members Forming initial views and opinions on the engagement to discuss with the Lead Managing Director or Senior Managing Director Taking responsibility for producing and delivering a substantial element of the client deliverable Covering Senior Managing Director(s) in relevant situationsLeading business development activities, including: Contributing to broader departmental initiatives such as key accounts, pursuits, business development meetings, recruitment, charity events, or overall practice development Preparing and participating in formal pitches Coaching junior team members and seeking opportunities to become a counsellor Preparing for and participating in training activities Building and maintaining personal relationship networksHow You’ll GrowWe are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.What You Will Need to Succeed A strong work ethic, detail orientation and a passion for excellence Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment Strong financial modeling skills Strong communication and networking skills Impeccable research, quantitative and analytical skills, especially in explaining market events Strong knowledge of deal structuring and closing principals Strong financial modeling skills Strong communication and networking skills Ability to lead teams and workstreams Proactive, with a strong work ethic and desire to contribute to the ongoing and overall success of the Corporate Finance segment Impeccable research, quantitative and analytical skills, especially in explaining market events Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint Ability to organise and track overlapping tasks and assignments, with frequent priority changesBasic Qualifications Extensive and relevant Restructuring experience in a Consulting firm Educated to degree level in a numerate subject (or equivalent) ACA, ACCA or equivalent*FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.* #J-18808-Ljbffr

Commercial Partner – Manchester – Leading National Firm - Up to £160k \n \n A leading Legal 500 national law firm with a strong UK and international presence is looking for a Commercial Solicitor / Partner to join its growing Manchester office. You will work with a high-quality client base across real estate, infrastructure, financial services and international corporates, advising on complex commercial and strategic matters within a well-established and highly regarded practice. \n \n This Commercial Solicitor / Partner role in Manchester offers the opportunity to step into a junior partner position within a supportive and collaborative environment, with access to strong existing client relationships and a clear platform to develop and grow your own practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Solicitor / Partner in Manchester to progress within a firm known for its sector focus, quality of work and long-term investment in its people. \n \n The Role: \n \n\n • Advise on a broad range of commercial contracts including outsourcing, supply, joint ventures and strategic projects\n, • Work with clients across key sectors including real estate, infrastructure, financial services and international businesses\n, • Support on complex, high-value and cross-border transactions\n, • Build and develop client relationships within an established national platform\n, • Contribute to the continued growth of the Manchester office\n, • Collaborate with colleagues across practice areas and offices on multi-disciplinary matters\n, • Mentor and support junior lawyers within the team\n, • Play an active role in business development and profile-raising initiatives\n\n \n The Candidate: \n \n\n • Qualified Solicitor with strong experience in commercial contracts and advisory work\n, • Currently operating at Senior Associate, Legal Director or junior Partner level\n, • Portable following or demonstrable track record of originating work and generating revenue\n, • Background from a reputable national, city or strong regional law firm\n, • Evidence of business development capability and client relationship management\n, • Exposure to key sectors such as real estate, infrastructure, finance or international trade advantageous\n, • Commercially minded with a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach\n, • Ambitious with a desire to develop and grow within a leading Manchester platform\n\n \n The Benefits and How to Apply: \n \n\n • Highly competitive partner remuneration structure, up to £160k\n, • Attractive bonus and profit participation\n, • Clear pathway for further progression within the partnership\n, • Hybrid and flexible working\n, • Comprehensive benefits package\n, • Strong pipeline of high-quality work\n, • Collaborative and supportive national platform\n, • Opportunity to build and scale a practice in Manchester\n\n \n Apply in the Strictest of Confidence \n \n Contact: Dominika Holda, Recruitment Consultant (Commercial & IP) \n Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 | Mobile: 07376 640 525 \n Email: dominika.holda@williamjamesrecruitment.com \n \n More About William James Recruitment \n \n 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 \n

\n Build a career powered by innovations that matter! At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible. We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing. Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Looking for a great place to work? You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment. Come explore Novanta. Senior Director - Research & Development Laser Technologies Stockport, UKShape the Future of Advanced Laser Technology\n At Novanta, our technologies help power some of the world's most advanced applications, from life-changing medical innovations and robotics to semiconductor manufacturing and industrial automation. We are seeking an exceptional R&D Leader to shape the future of our Laser Technologies business. This is more than an engineering leadership role. You will lead the strategy, capability development and execution of a globally respected R&D organisation responsible for creating technologies that solve complex customer challenges worldwide. \n The Opportunity: As a key member of the leadership team, you will lead approximately 50 engineers and scientists while defining the future technology roadmap for a business generating more than $120M in revenue. \n You will oversee: \n \n • Research and innovation strategy\n, • Technology roadmaps\n, • New product development\n, • Sustaining engineering\n, • Portfolio prioritisation\n, • Engineering leadership development\n, • Product lifecycle governance\n \n You will partner closely with Product Management, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Service and Commercial teams to ensure technology investments translate into measurable customer and business value. What you will do:\n \n • Lead Innovation Define and execute the technology and R&D strategy that shapes future product platforms and market opportunities.\n, • Drive Operational Excellence Strengthen stage-gate development processes while improving predictability, quality, speed and commercial outcomes.\n, • Develop Leaders Build organisational capability through coaching, succession planning and leadership development.\n, • Influence Business Strategy Connect technical investments with growth objectives, customer value and long-term market opportunities.\n What we are looking for:\n \n, • Extensive experience developing complex technology products\n, • Senior leadership experience within R&D or Engineering\n, • Proven portfolio and organisational leadership capability\n, • Technology roadmap ownership\n, • Stage-gate product development expertise\n, • Commercial and financial acumen\n, • Experience leading multifunctional engineering teams\n, • Ability to influence executive-level decision making\n, • Strong technical credibility in complex technical environments\n, • Highly Relevant Industry Backgrounds Photonics Lasers Semiconductor equipment Medical technology Advanced manufacturing Scientific instrumentation Complex electromechanical systems\n Why Novanta?\n \n, • Strategic executive-level influence\n, • Global technology leadership\n, • Significant R&D investment responsibility\n, • Leading-edge innovation\n, • Strong growth trajectory\n, • Opportunity to shape future technology platforms\n \n We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. \n If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, for example with applications, interviews, or assessments, please inform the Talent Acquisition Partner. \n We will work with you to understand your needs and make appropriate arrangements so you can perform at your best. \n Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. \n We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy. \n Please call +1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process. \n Solving complex challenges, delivering innovations that matter! \n Novanta is a leading global supplier of core technology solutions that give medical, life science, and advanced industrial original equipment manufacturers a competitive advantage. We combine deep proprietary expertise and competencies in precision medicine, precision manufacturing, robotics and automation, and advanced surgery with a proven ability to solve complex technical challenges. This enables Novanta to engineer proprietary technology solutions that deliver extreme precision and performance, tailored to our customers’ demanding applications. The driving force behind our growth is the team of innovative professionals who share a commitment to innovation, the Novanta Growth System, and our customers’ success. \n Novanta’s common shares are quoted on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "NOVT". \n #J-18808-Ljbffr

\n Build a career powered by innovations that matter! At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible. We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission‑critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing. Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia‑Pacific. Looking for a great place to work? You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment. Come explore Novanta. Senior Director, Operations Stockport, United Kingdom Lead Operations. Drive Transformation. Shape the Future.\n At Novanta, our technologies enable some of the world's most advanced healthcare and manufacturing applications. We are now seeking an exceptional Senior Director, Operations to provide strategic leadership across manufacturing, supply chain, quality, facilities, and operational excellence for our Stockport business. Novanta Stockport is a Centre of Excellence, focused on developing and manufacturing a broad range of laser technologies for Global customers. A scaling, state of the art facility, manufacturing across multiple Novanta product lines. Why this role?\n This is far more than a site leadership position. You will be a key member of the senior leadership team with responsibility for: \n \n • Driving operational excellence across manufacturing and supply chain\n, • Building a high‑performing and engaged workforce\n, • Leading business transformation and continuous improvement initiatives\n, • Delivering operational scalability to support growth\n, • Advancing digital manufacturing, automation and Industry 4.0 capabilities\n, • Influencing long‑term business strategy and value creation\n What you will bring:\n \n, • Senior operations leadership experience within a high‑technology manufacturing environment\n, • Proven success driving operational transformation\n, • Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and continuous improvement\n, • Strong supply chain and manufacturing leadership capability\n, • Demonstrated success developing future leaders and high‑performing teams\n, • Experience operating within complex global matrix organisations\n Why join Novanta?\n \n, • Global technology leader\n, • High‑growth precision manufacturing environment\n, • Executive‑level influence\n, • Industry‑leading products and innovation\n, • Opportunity to define the future operational strategy of the business\n \n We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, for example with applications, interviews, or assessments, please inform the Talent Acquisition Partner. We will work with you to understand your needs and make appropriate arrangements so you can perform at your best. \n Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy. \n Please call +1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process. \n Solving complex challenges, delivering innovations that matter! Novanta is a leading global supplier of core technology solutions that give medical, life science, and advanced industrial original equipment manufacturers a competitive advantage. We combine deep proprietary expertise and competencies in precision medicine, precision manufacturing, robotics and automation, and advanced surgery with a proven ability to solve complex technical challenges. This enables Novanta to engineer proprietary technology solutions that deliver extreme precision and performance, tailored to our customers’ demanding applications. The driving force behind our growth is the team of innovative professionals who share a commitment to innovation, the Novanta Growth System, and our customers’ success. Novanta’s common shares are quoted on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "NOVT". \n #J-18808-Ljbffr

Our ‘Heritage, Townscape and Landscape’ team at Turley is growing. Be part of this and help guide and deliver some of the most high-profile, diverse and interesting projects in the UK. \n \n We are seeking a Heritage specialist with a local knowledge and passion for the city to drive our growth in Manchester and the North West. Our work is very varied and includes residential developments, renewable energy schemes, sports stadia, tall buildings, town/city centre regeneration projects, and commercial development. The position will ideally be based from our Manchester office. \n \n 'This is an exciting time to join the Turley Heritage, Townscape and Landscape team within our vibrant Manchester office. You’ll be helping to lead a dynamic team that strives for excellence and is proactively responding to opportunities within the development sector; delivering some of the more exciting projects across the north of England'' \n Katy Lightbody, Senior Director, Heritage and Townscape \n \n About the role \n \n We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced and dedicated Heritage Director, to join our Heritage, Townscape and Landscape team to drive our growth in the North West and lead on delivering exciting projects. In this role you will: \n \n\n • Promote and deliver our heritage services, working closely with other heritage, landscape and townscape specialists in the team and collaborating with wider Turley services.\n, • Provide strategic and commercially informed built heritage advice to clients on complex and high profile projects, underpinned by sound judgement and expert assessment.\n, • Deliver and effectively oversee the highest standard of heritage assessment and be proficient in preparing and reviewing assessments of significance and impact as well as Environmental Impact Assessment.\n, • Adept in positively engaging with statutory bodies and stakeholders including conservation officers and Historic England.\n, • Prepare evidence for planning appeals and act as built heritage expert witness at Hearings and Public Inquiries.\n, • Contribute to the success of our service, as part of the leadership team, through work-winning, being a trusted advisor to clients, robust financial stewardship and proactively assisting with the development and wellbeing of our people.\n, • Be proactive in the marketplace, profile-raising and doing business development in your own way to find new work and retain clients.\n, • Take a proactive approach to developing others, including through effective delegation and line management.\n, • There are also opportunities to support wider team and company strategies and initiatives aligned with personal interest.\n, • Be an exceptional heritage professional with a strong track record and reputation in heritage advice and assessment and the planning and development process in a consultancy environment.\n, • Have a strong track record of business development and work winning.\n, • Have excellent project management experience (both time and resource) of delivering large, complex and high-value projects.\n, • Have strong leadership and line management skills, including delegation, a commercial outlook, robust financial stewardship, client contact, liaison/negotiation with co-consultants/planning stakeholders etc.\n, • Have a strategic outlook, bringing energy, ideas, and positivity.\n, • Be resilient and be able to work independently.\n, • Have developed strong relationships within their network of clients and contacts.\n, • Be a team player, one who enjoys working with and takes pride in developing others.\n\n \n With teams in London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Cambridge, Turley Heritage, Townscape and Landscape is respected across the UK for their reputation in delivering expert and robust advice as trusted advisors to clients and promoting development based on informed, well-considered and sound justification. \n \n About you \n \n The ideal candidate will: \n \n\n • Be an exceptional heritage professional with a strong track record and reputation in heritage advice and assessment and the planning and development process in a consultancy environment.\n, • Have a strong track record of business development and work winning.\n, • Have excellent project management experience (both time and resource) of delivering large, complex and high-value projects.\n, • Have strong leadership and line management skills, including delegation, a commercial outlook, robust financial stewardship, client contact, liaison/negotiation with co-consultants/planning stakeholders etc.\n, • Have a strategic outlook, bringing energy, ideas, and positivity.\n, • Be resilient and be able to work independently.\n, • Have developed strong relationships within their network of clients and contacts.\n, • Be a team player, one who enjoys working with and takes pride in developing others.\n\n \n A relevant qualification and IHBC membership or membership of another relevant professional body would be preferred. \n \n About Turley \n \n To find out more about life at Turley - our culture and the learning and development opportunities, as well as what you can expect in terms of salary and benefits, please see the website. \n \n How to apply \n \n If you think that Turley could be the right move for you, please apply in confidence by following the Apply Now link below or email careers@turley.co.uk, providing your CV and a covering letter. \n We welcome applications directly, and would prefer not to receive CVs from recruitment agencies. \n The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK/Ireland by the start of their employment. \n \n Our aim is to be an even more diverse and inclusive company; we celebrate difference and we're actively building more diverse teams. We welcome applications from candidates regardless of background and personal circumstances who meet the criteria set out above. We would love for you to join an organisation that enables you to thrive. If you need any assistance during the recruitment process or we can put in any adjustments for you, please contact Turley’s People & Culture team (careers@turley.co.uk). \n

Print Designer (Freelance or Fixed-Term) – Remote \n \n We're looking to expand our pool of freelance print designers as we head into a busy and exciting time of year for our magazine and special print projects. Working alongside our Art Director and in-house print designers, you'll help bring editorial and commercial stories to life through compelling layouts, typography, and imagery, producing beautifully crafted pages that resonate with our global audience of discerning travellers. This is a print-focused role for an experienced, detail-oriented designer who is able to jump in and work independently in this fully remote role. We welcome applications from those looking to join us on a freelance basis or on a three-month fixed-term contract. \n \n Digital Design Experience? \n \n If you're a designer with an eye for crafting immersive, multimedia online articles, we'd love to hear from you too. Experience in digital design (using tools like Elementor and Shorthand, and comfortable with CMS platforms and CSS) is a real bonus alongside print, with the opportunity to work across both our print and digital design teams and to support on other design work such as social media assets, event visuals, and custom proposals. \n \n Why Join Wanderlust? \n \n For over three decades, Wanderlust has inspired readers to seek deeper, meaningful, responsible travels. In recent years, we've seen rapid growth, expanded into 80+ markets, revamped our print magazine and bookazines, and we continue to push the boundaries of travel storytelling across print and digital. As a creative team, we don't just produce content. We build powerful experiences rooted in our values of authentic, meaningful and responsible travel, and we're looking for designers who can support that vision. \n \n What You'll Be Doing \n \n From fast-turnaround commercial pages to major editorial initiatives, you'll produce compelling visual content that excites our readers and clients alike across our magazine, bookazine and supplement formats. \n Day to day, you will: \n \n\n • Design page layouts for each print issue of Wanderlust, and for our bookazines and supplements, ensuring strong visual hierarchy and alignment with our brand style.\n, • Collaborate with editorial staff to interpret article tone and narrative into compelling visual designs.\n, • Source and manage imagery, ensuring visual alignment with our brand and editorial values.\n, • Apply advanced typography skills to enhance readability and visual appeal.\n, • Prepare files for print production, ensuring technical accuracy and consistency in colour, bleed, and resolution.\n, • Meet regular production deadlines and support multiple projects simultaneously.\n\n \n Essential Skills & Experience \n \n\n • 5+ years of experience in print design in magazine publishing.\n, • Senior enough to step into a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and deliver independently, while collaborating effectively with the wider team.\n, • Strong portfolio demonstrating sophisticated layout, typography, and image treatment skills.\n, • Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.\n, • Excellent understanding of print production processes and file preparation.\n, • A passion for travel, and an understanding of the values of Wanderlust and how they translate visually, is a must.\n\n \n Ready to Apply? \n \n Send us your CV, portfolio, and a short critique sharing your views on a recent print feature in Wanderlust magazine, along with an indication of your availability and day rate expectations. \n Email everything to recruitment@wanderlustmagazine.com

Full Job Description: Associate Director - Consents Management Job Description (May to need be accessed via Desktop or our Careers website: https://www.ardent-management.com/current-vacancies ) \n \n Role: Associate Director – Consents Management \n Location: Manchester (Hybrid working) \n Contract: Full time \n Salary: Competitive \n \n Ardent is the UK’s leading provider of land, consent management and stakeholder engagement services, supporting major infrastructure and regeneration projects from concept to delivery. Established in 1992, we are a fast-growing, purpose-led business working at the heart of the UK and Ireland’s net zero, growth and regeneration agendas. \n \n We’re now looking for an Associate Director – Consents Management to provide senior leadership across the full lifecycle of planning consent delivery and implementation on complex, nationally significant projects. \n \n The opportunity \n \n This is a senior, high-impact role within an emerging and specialist discipline. You’ll lead the strategic management of Development Consent Orders (DCOs), Transport and Works Act Orders (TWAOs) and other major consents, integrating them seamlessly into design, procurement and construction. \n \n You’ll work at the centre of multi-disciplinary teams – planners, engineers, environmental specialists, legal advisers, land teams and engagement professionals – ensuring consents are not just achieved, but are buildable, compliant and deliverable. \n \n As a people leader, you’ll also play a key role in developing capability, shaping our Consent Management offering and living our values every day. \n \n What you’ll do \n\n • Lead the end-to-end management of consent programmes across major infrastructure and regeneration projects\n, • Develop and maintain consent roadmaps, programmes, risk registers and dependencies\n, • Coordinate and integrate multi-disciplinary inputs to deliver high-quality, audit-ready consent documentation\n, • Provide senior leadership on statutory consultation and engagement activity\n, • Manage DCO/TWAO risks, issues and dependencies to reduce programme uncertainty\n, • Lead post-consent implementation, including condition/requirement discharge and construction readiness\n, • Embed consent obligations into design and construction activity\n, • Mentor and develop project managers and junior team members\n, • Drive innovation, continuous improvement and best practice in consent project management\n, • Champion health, safety, wellbeing, inclusion and high performance\n\n \n About you \n You’ll be an experienced leader with a strong background in project management within major infrastructure or regulated environments, and a good understanding of complex planning and consenting processes. \n \n You’ll bring: \n\n • Proven experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary programmes\n, • Knowledge of DCO, TWAO or other major consent regimes\n, • Experience integrating consents into design and construction delivery\n, • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills\n, • The ability to lead, inspire and develop high-performing teams\n, • Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving capabilities\n, • A commitment to learning, improvement and quality\n\n \n Why join Ardent? \n We’re a values-led business with a strong focus on culture, learning and impact. You’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the UK and Ireland’s most significant infrastructure and regeneration projects while developing your career in a supportive, collaborative environment. \n \n We offer: \n\n • Hybrid working from day one\n, • 25 days’ annual leave (with buy/carry-over options)\n, • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay\n, • Company pension scheme\n, • Benenden Health Care (including mental health support and 24/7 GP access)\n, • Cycle to Work and electric car leasing schemes\n, • Recognition awards, long service leave and discretionary annual bonus\n, • A company-wide coaching programme and clear development pathways\n\n \n We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and we’re passionate about creating a workplace where you’re empowered to bring your authentic self to work every day. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone belongs. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. \n \n If you’re motivated by purpose, thrive on complexity and want to play a defining role in delivering buildable consents that make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. \n To apply or find out more, please submit your CV to \n 📧 recruitment@ardent-management.com