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Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK Are you a passionate leader with a background in early childhood education and management? As an Assistant Centre Director at Busy Bees, you will support the Centre Director in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the centre. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and wants to make a difference in the lives of children while leading a team towards educational excellence. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Wakefield is a purpose-built nursery located in a tranquil business park, rated "Good" by Ofsted with a capacity of 112 children. The nursery features four spacious base rooms, each equipped with its own generously sized outdoor area, promoting free exploration and play between indoor and outdoor spaces. Conveniently situated just off Junction 41 of the M1 and near Junction 29 of the M62, it offers easy access for commuters. Additionally, there are nearby bus stops on Paragon Avenue for those using public transport, and the facility provides free parking. Busy Bees Benefits • Competitive salary, • Ongoing professional development and career progression, • Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), • Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!, • 50% childcare discount, • Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus, • Menopause support through Peppy, • Financial support through Salary Finance, • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon, • Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Join our supportive and collaborative work environment, learn from experienced colleagues, and make meaningful connections. If you are ready to make a positive impact in the field of early childhood education and childcare, we encourage you to apply for the Nursery Manager position at Busy Bees. Apply now to be part of our dynamic team and take the next step in your career. Role Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities • Support the Centre Director in overseeing the daily operations and maintaining educational standards., • Assist in developing and delivering an engaging, high-quality curriculum tailored to the needs of children., • Ensure the centre complies with all relevant regulatory requirements and maintains high safety and health standards., • Provide leadership and mentorship to staff, ensuring a cohesive and motivated team., • Lead efforts to enhance customer satisfaction by delivering exceptional service and promoting a positive centre experience for families., • Assist with administrative tasks, including scheduling, payroll, and recruitment., • Manage operational records and support financial planning to ensure sustainability. Required Qualifications: Ideal Candidate:, • An approved Level 3 qualification or above in early years education., • Experience within an early years setting, with leadership or supervisory experience ideally as either a Assistant Nursery Manager or Deputy Nursery Manager., • Proven track record of ensuring educational excellence and curriculum development., • Strong communication and organisational skills, with a focus on teamwork., • Experience in maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and health and safety protocols.Lead with passion and help create a nurturing learning environment—apply now!

Team Leader- Housing Location: Wakefield • Contract: Temporary(could lead into a permanent contract), • Accountable to: Service Manager, • Pay: £15.50 per hour Key Responsibilities Leadership & Management • Provide strong, effective leadership to the team and promote a positive, high-performing culture., • Deliver regular supervision, support staff development, and coordinate recruitment for direct reports., • Ensure contractual KPIs and quality standards are met., • Support effective budget management and ensure resources offer value for money., • Promote client involvement, co-production, volunteering, and training., • Attend stakeholder meetings and maintain positive relationships with local partners., • Ensure health & safety requirements are met for both clients and staff., • Maintain accurate information and produce reports using the organisation’s systems., • Ensure rota coverage and continuity of service. Experience • Demonstrated success in leading teams within housing, homelessness, or vulnerable adult services., • Previous experience as a senior housing officer would also be acceptable., • Experience managing performance and supporting individuals to meet targets., • Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)., • Effective communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to motivate others., • Understanding of safeguarding and basic financial/budget awareness., • Knowledge of housing legislation is desirable., • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Your new companyOur client is a respected regional main contractor with a strong pipeline of work across the commercial, education, industrial and public-sector markets. Known for delivering high-quality schemes and maintaining long-term client relationships, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple projects across the Yorkshire region.Your new roleAs Contracts Manager, you will take responsibility for leading several live schemes valued between £5m and £15m, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest standards. Working closely with Site Teams, Commercial Staff, Directors and Clients, you will provide leadership, strategic oversight, and effective decision-making across each project.Key Responsibilities: • Oversee the delivery of multiple construction projects simultaneously., • Manage site teams, ensuring adherence to programme, quality and safety standards., • Provide leadership and mentoring to Project Managers and Site Managers., • Hold regular progress meetings with clients, consultants and internal stakeholders., • Ensure projects are delivered within budget and contractual obligations., • Identify risks, implement mitigation strategies, and ensure KPIs are achieved., • Support pre-construction teams with buildability input and programme planning., • Proven experience as a Contracts Manager with a main contractor., • Background delivering projects from £5m-£15m (or larger)., • Strong commercial awareness and understanding of contractual requirements., • Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills., • Able to manage multiple schemes and prioritise effectively., • Competitive salary and package, • Car or generous car allowance., • Pension, healthcare and performance-related benefits., • Clear career progression with a stable, growing contractor. 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

Sales Project Coordinator (New Build Construction Products)£28,000 - £32,000 + OTE £48k + 25 Holiday + Progression to Management and further + Employee Assistance Scheme + Free Parking + Company Events + IncentivesBrighouseAre you a project coordinator with a background in construction looking to join one of the country's leading window fabricators, with tailored product training, and the opportunity to increase your earnings through uncapped commission?Would you like to work for a company with a proven record of growth, an excellent staff retention rate, who offer career progression into management and directorship?In this role, you will play a pivotal role in managing the full lifecycle of newbuild and commercial fenestration projects - from initial enquiry through to order handover and completion.You'll be responsible for preparing accurate and timely quotations, coordinating between developers, architects, and internal departments, and ensuring all aspects of each project are delivered to specification, on budget, and on schedule.This is a fast-paced, detail-oriented role requiring excellent organisational and communication skills, as well as strong commercial awareness and technical understanding of windows, doors, and glazing systems.The Role: • Prepare, manage, and track quotations and tenders for newbuild, commercial, and large-scale residential projects, • Interpret architectural drawings, schedules, and specifications to prepare accurate costings using Business Micros Evolution or equivalent software, • Act as the central point of contact between external stakeholders (developers, architects, contractors) and internal departments (sales, technical, production, scheduling, despatch), • Manage project timelines and communicate clearly across all parties to ensure smooth progression from quote to manufacture, • Strong project management and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple live projects simultaneously

Job Title: Import / Export Manager Location: Ossett Salary: up to £50,000 Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday Job Type: Permanent Elevation Recruitment Group’s Procurement & Supply Chain division are supporting a well-established UK business as they look to appoint an Import / Export Manager to lead and develop their import/export function. This is a key role with responsibility for compliance, team leadership, and the smooth movement of goods across international markets. What’s on Offer: • Competitive salary & package, • Senior, hands-on role with real ownership and autonomy, • Opportunity to lead and develop a small specialist team, • Exposure to international trade and export growth initiatives, • Long-term career opportunity within a stable, established business Key Responsibilities: • Lead the day-to-day operation of the Import / Export function, ensuring efficient and compliant processes, • Monitor changes in import/export regulations and ensure procedures remain fully compliant, • Oversee the processing of customer orders, enquiries, and quotations through the ERP system, • Maintain accurate commodity codes in liaison with suppliers, • Produce worldwide shipping documentation and manage import/export paperwork, • Finalise certificates of shipment and supporting export documentation, • Coordinate global shipments across multiple product lines, • Provide training and day-to-day support to import/export team members, • Liaise directly with key suppliers and distributors, • Support the development of new export sales opportunities, • Attend UK and overseas industry exhibitions as required, • Prepare monthly management reports for senior leadership Key Requirements: • Experience in an Import / Export management or senior operational role, • Working knowledge of Dangerous Goods regulations (desirable), • High level of computer literacy, with strong Excel skills, • Experience using ERP and shipping documentation systems, • Confident communicator with good customer-facing experience, • Driving licence preferred If you’re an experienced Import / Export professional looking for a senior role with responsibility, visibility, and the chance to make a real impact, we’d like to hear from you.

Job Title: Customer Supply Chain Manager Location: Wakefield Salary: £60,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus Job Type: Full-time, permanent Elevation Recruitment Group’s Supply Chain division is exclusively supporting a leading international manufacturing organisation in the appointment of a Customer Supply Chain Manager. This is a confidential opportunity to join a well-established, international business, reporting directly to the Sales Director (UK) and managing a team of Internal Sales Account Executives, this role will lead sales administration, business process compliance, and system governance to ensure operational excellence and customer satisfaction. This position offers strong leadership development opportunities, including internal training and externally accredited programmes to support career progression. What’s on Offer • Competitive salary, • Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions, • Hybrid working, • 25 days holiday plus 8 statutory holidays, • Private Healthcare (AXA), on-site Occupational Health & cycle to work scheme, • Family-friendly policies and Company Sick Pay, • Structured development and progression opportunities Key Responsibilities • Coordinate and maintain demand data for financial forecasts, long-range planning (LRP) and budgets, • Ensure accurate forecast management within the sales environment, • Provide effective sales administration to maximise internal and external confidence, • Identify and resolve issues impacting customer requirements, • Produce internal reporting and business information for stakeholders at various levels, • Create, maintain and improve procedures within the sales administration function to ensure ISO and SOX compliance, • Manage and monitor SAP processes including customer master data, blocked orders, failed invoicing and transition issues, • Support sales projects at both customer and Group level, • Lead, develop and engage a team of Internal Sales Account Executives, • Foster a high-performing, customer-focused team environment About You • Strong knowledge of Supply Chain processes, ISO procedures, audit standards and SOX compliance, • Highly proficient SAP user, • Advanced Microsoft Excel and MS Office capability, • Strong people management and leadership skills, • Analytical, solutions-focused mindset, • Confident communicator with an engaging presentation style, • Results-driven with strong organisational commitment This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially aware, process-driven leader seeking to make a measurable impact within a global manufacturing environment. Reach out to Mike McVeigh at Elevation Recruitment Group to find out more.

Don't miss this fantastic permanent opportunity to join our Customer Sales Team in Wakefield! This is a brilliant opportunity to develop your existing sales and account management skills with the potential to grow into a more senior sales role in time, or to work in other functions within the business. Ideal candidates will have worked within a sales role and have the right transferable skills. Sales experience is desirable and we would welcome applicants that have worked within recruitment or call centre environments. We are looking for positive, self-motivated and committed people that enjoy working in a sales environment and making outbound telephone calls to deliver a first-class customer service. Training and support are provided on the job as well as a clear and defined sales plan from your manager. You will be eligible for our sales incentive plan when you have passed your probationary period. The role is full time (35 hours a week) but we welcome applicants that would consider working on a part time or job share basis! We offer flexible working patterns and you can work between the hours of 8am and 6pm to suit your needs. These roles are based from our Wakefield office (WF1) so you must be within commuting distance. This is a full time Monday to Friday office-based role. We shortlist on an ongoing basis and may close this advert early. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. The benefits: • Competitive salary and bonus scheme, • Progression opportunities and on the job full training and support, • 25 days holiday + bank holiday and Christmas shutdown + buy and sell holiday, • Free parking, • Private healthcare, • Life assurance, • Income protection, • Dental Insurance Please note that we shortlist on an ongoing basis and may close the advert early depending on the number of applications. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this opportunity! At City & Guilds we recognise that an unconditional commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) is fundamental to delivering our purpose of helping people, organisations and economies develop the skill they need for growth, and this extends to all people, organisations and wider stakeholders we work with, wherever we work. We feel that it is important that City & Guilds is an organisation that reflects the diversity of modern society and is an inclusive organisation that ensures that everyone is supported so that they can achieve their best. We encourage and welcome applications from members of underrepresented communities. City & Guilds are a Disability confident employer. Please let us know if you require any support/adjustments at your interview and if successful any adjustments needed to support you in your role. If this is required, please email; About the role Within our Direct Sales Team, we have roles covering new business and account management. As a Customer Sales Executive, you will be provided with ongoing training and support to work on both reactive and proactive sales campaigns in-line with our sales strategies for new business. Account management roles will be provided support and training based on growth, retention and threats to business. Our team cover our full range of products and services, delivered to both new and existing customers. The successful candidate will manage their own pipeline activity through either managing a caseload of customers or new business objectives, predominantly over the phone / Microsoft teams but also email based as well. You will also follow up on warm leads from our sales inbox for new centre enquiries and general enquiries into the department, as well as working collaboratively with colleagues across the business to bring the right expertise. A key element of the role is also analysing trends and insights, to drive business decisions and continuous improvement. About you We are looking for motivated, hardworking and passionate individuals who are confident in making outbound sales calls and who have a strong resilient work ethic. We are looking for you to have core sales skills or experience in generating new business through cold and warm outreach, or experience in account management, particularly with a focus on driving growth and strengthening customer retention. You'll be accountable for meeting your own deadlines, targets and KPI’s so you must be customer-focused, have a passion for delivering a great customer experience and be comfortable working to quarterly targets. Finally, you'll need great team working skills as well as possessing a flexible, adaptable approach and be motivated by new challenges. Our story and mission To find out more about City & Guilds please click on the following link: About us | City & Guilds What we offer We offer the opportunity to work in an innovative, engaging and market-leading organisation with opportunities to develop your existing skills and explore new ones. As this is a sales based role, you will qualify for our sales incentive plan upon successful completion of your probation. You will also receive an excellent benefits package which typically includes 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension, private healthcare, volunteering opportunities and much more. • Progression opportunities into senior sales roles or across the wider business., • Flexible working patterns (full time 35 hours, part time/job share considered) between 8am–6pm., • 25 days holiday + bank holiday and Christmas shutdown + buy and sell holiday, • Free parking, • Private healthcare, • Life assurance, • Income protection, • Dental Insurance Next steps and how to apply If you think this is the role and organisation for you then we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and complete our short application form using the apply button.

Associate Account Manager - £30-35k + £25k OTE Wakefield, Hybrid (1 Day WFH) We’re working in conjunction with Cloudclevr, one of the UK’s leading IT and Managed Service Providers, on a structured hiring project to build out their account management team in Wakefield. About Cloudclevr: Cloudclevr is a next-generation managed services business bringing together cloud, IT, connectivity, communications and security under one unified brand. Built through the integration of multiple established technology businesses, and backed by an industry specific investment group, Cloudclevr works with organisations across the UK to simplify complex IT environments and deliver outcome-led solutions. Cloudclevr are entering an accelerated growth phase due to investment and their increased service and product offerings. Their focus is now on strengthening their direct sales function; to build a sales engine to support continued expansion, market penetration and selling across their portfolio. You’ll be working alongside a sales leader who is well known in the industry for developing early-career sales talent, within a supportive and agile sales team that is genuinely invested in your success. The Role: The Associate Account Manager role plays a direct part in revenue generation, coming into a base of accounts that you can grow long term. You will be part of a wider win back campaign, working on growing lapsed or inactive accounts into long term, engaged customers. You will work in tandem with the senior sales team, management and specialists to qualify opportunities to BANT level. About You: This role is designed for someone who is working in a new business role early on in their career, but wants greater responsibility and opportunity in a more agile and quicker moving business. Maybe you are 12 months into a role, and can already see the ceiling, or feel you may not be supported internally to pivot out of lead generation/new business into a 360 sales role. The idea is to grow long term here, your success will be internally championed through a structured training plan, mentor and a supportive manager who is invested in your success in sales. You can expect clear earning mechanics, responsibility and a development plan built to help you succeed rather than being left to figure things out yourself. Salary and Earnings: • Base salary: £30,000-£35,000 Development & Training: As part of this hiring project, Beaumont are heavily invested in your continued success. Through this, you will work with an industry-specific sales trainer delivering virtual and in-person training on site, alongside structured workshops designed to help you hone your skills and build the foundations to become a fully fledged sales consultant within Cloudclevr. This training is practical, commercially focused and designed to support long-term progression rather than generic B2B sales theory. You will be supported with a clear development plan, ongoing coaching and the tools needed to perform and progress internally. Recruitment Process: This recruitment project is being managed in its entirety by Beaumont IT in close partnership with Cloudclevr. Beaumont is Cloudclevr’s appointed recruitment partner for this campaign and is responsible for the full end-to-end process, including candidate attraction, screening and shortlisting. Any applications or submissions made directly to Cloudclevr, or via third-party recruitment agencies, will be treated as having been submitted through Beaumont and forwarded to Owen Powell for review. Cloudclevr does not accept speculative CVs outside of this process. Equal Opportunities: Beaumont IT and Cloudclevr are equal opportunities employers. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, or any other protected characteristic. All hiring decisions are based on merit, capability, and potential.

Optimum Recruitment Group are proud to be working exclusively to recruit an experienced Accounts Ledger Supervisor for a fast paced, growth client based in Wakefield. Reporting to the Finance Manager, as Accounts Supervisor, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the finance department, overseeing a team of three transactional finance staff, providing leadership, guidance, and hands-on support as needed. You will be responsible for the overall integrity and accuracy of the company’s financial ledgers and the governance and supervision of the transactional finance function. Key responsibilities will include: • Supervising, mentoring, and developing a small team., • Overseeing daily transactional finance activities including purchase ledger, sales ledger, VAT and bank reconciliations., • Ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and receipts., • Reviewing and approving reconciliations, journals, and month-end tasks., • Identifying opportunities for process improvements and implementing best practices., • Providing training, support, and performance feedback to team members., • Ensuring compliance with internal controls and company financial procedures., • Other ad hoc duties as required. You must be able to demonstrate the following skills and experiences: • Previous experience supervising or mentoring staff within a finance environment is essential., • A strong understanding of transactional accounting processes is required, particularly accounts payable and receivable., • Excellent communication and organisational skills., • A proactive approach with the ability to prioritise workload effectively., • An ability to dig amongst the weeds to identify and improve process and rectify issues., • You will be confident using accounting software and Excel. Salary up to c£35k plus benefits depending on skills and experiences.

New Car Sales Manager Stratstone Mercedes-Benz Wakefield Competitive salary with bonus, company car, pension, life assurance, single health care, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), exclusive company discounts on used car purchases, leasing deals and aftersales services Are you ready to drive beyond the possible; to work for an industry game-changer with inspirational people and the opportunity to thrive in your career? We are looking for an experienced Sales Manager who is ready to take the next step in their career. You will have the opportunity to lead a busy and successful Sales Team at Mercedes-Benz Wakefield. If you are determined, motivated and thrive in high pressure environments whilst enjoying the journey, this is the role for you. As a Sales Manager, you will have the support of the Head of Business to; develop, encourage, inspire, and enhance the team's current sales and success by providing the New Car Sales Team with the framework, guidance, assurance, and enthusiasm to optimise both individual and collective potential for unparalleled success. Why Lithia UK? Structured career paths with ongoing development opportunities: We believe in nurturing talent from within, creating a culture where your growth is our mission, this is why you’ll have access to the coaching, mentoring, and the tailored training programmes you need to flourish. As a testament to your development, you will have the opportunity to apply for our Aspiring Head of Business programme, this is tailored around individual future aspirations and skills growth. We will empower you to drive your own career with the support from senior leaders and our dedicated learning and development team. Experienced leaders: Our progressive environment, coupled with supportive experienced leaders, ensures you're equipped with the tools, mentorship, and opportunities to feel confident to accelerate your journey. Your Journey as a Sales Manager: • You will be the driving force behind your Sales Team, igniting their motivation and providing expert coaching to ensure targets and goals are achieved, • Ensuring your sales team delivery and maintain a high level of customer service and achieving top CSI scores for your dealership, • Responsible for the implementation of compliance in regards to maintaining manufacturer standards and obligations to the customer, ensuring trust and integrity in all that we do, • Meeting the required standards for providing fair financial advice and services to our customers, adhering to FCA regulations, • Inspirational leaderships skills, Able to motivate a team to work collaboratively and exceed targets, maximising profitability and achieving the highest standards, • Able to showcase an impressive sales background in the automotive industry, backed by exceptional communication and negotiation skills that continually drive success, • Genuinely passionate for providing exceptional levels of customer service, leaving lasting smiles on our customers’ faces!, • Flexible in your approach, working collaboratively with our Telesales and Retention Team, who support with the enquiry management of your dealership, • Enjoy 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), giving you more time to relax, recharge, and do what you love, • Celebrate your special day with an extra day off on your birthday, • Our industry-leading Family Leave Policies ensure you’re supported when it matters most, • Access a new car through our Salary Sacrifice scheme and enjoy a smarter way to drive, • Take a paid day to volunteer and give back to a cause close to your heart, • We believe in recognising dedication and loyalty, that’s why we celebrate long service milestone anniversaries, • Unlock your potential with tailored training and endless career growth opportunities, • Commute for less with our cycle to work scheme, • Access high street discounts to make the everyday a little more rewarding As one of the largest automotive retailers globally, we’re passionate about transforming the future of personal transportation and setting new standards for exceptional customer experiences. Our values—Earn Customers for Life, Improve Constantly, Take Personal Ownership, and Have Fun!—fuel everything we do. Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that embraces innovation, champions personal growth, and celebrates success together. If you’re ready to make an impact in an environment that empowers you to drive change, we’d love to have you with us on this journey. Lithia UK are an equal opportunities employer, and we are proud members of ___, ___ and ___. We welcome all applications regardless of age, race, religion, disability, gender or sexual identity, marital status, socio-economic background or Veteran status. We will also consider qualified applicants with prior criminal convictions, in accordance with the law. We want your recruitment journey to be unique to you and as accessible as possible. If you need any additional support with your application or have specific requirements at any stage, please let us know via email: . Our team will be happy to support you throughout every stage of the process.

Job Title: Associate or Associate Director of Town Planning Location: Edinburgh or Galashiels Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a growing planning practice in their search for an experienced Associate or Associate Director to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to take a senior role, leading projects and shaping the growth of the practice. About the Role: The practice delivers projects across all development sectors, working on diverse and high-profile schemes throughout Scotland and the UK. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and oversee complex planning projects across residential, commercial, and renewable sectors, • Manage key client relationships and contribute to business development strategies, • Prepare and review high-quality planning applications, reports, and supporting documentation, • Ensure successful project delivery, including budgets, timelines, and stakeholder engagement, • Experienced Town Planner with a proven track record in consultancy, ideally across multiple sectors, • Strong leadership, project management, and strategic communication skills, • Experience in client management and business development, • Chartered or working towards MRTPI status, • Competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience, • Opportunities for professional development and career progression The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates as soon as possible. If you meet the criteria above, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on 01792361770 or email ___.

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an award-winning planning, development and ecology consultancy in their search for a Graduate Consultant to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated graduate to begin their career within the planning and development industry, working on a diverse portfolio of residential projects ranging from large-scale national housebuilder schemes to bespoke domestic developments. The successful candidate will join a small, friendly consultancy where career progression is strongly encouraged. The graduate programme is designed to provide broad exposure to the industry, with rotations across planning, land and consultancy services to help you identify your areas of interest and develop core technical and commercial skills. Planning Team: • Assisting with planning applications, pre-application submissions and appeals, • Undertaking site appraisals and policy reviews, • Monitoring applications and liaising with local authorities, • Supporting public consultations and stakeholder meetings, • Undertaking strategic site searches and identifying development opportunities, • Supporting land disposal and acquisition processes, • Preparing sales prospectuses and reviewing offers, • Gathering market intelligence and undertaking development appraisals, • Supporting administrative consultancy tasks such as enquiries, invoicing and time recording, • Attending site visits, client meetings and planning committees, • Maintaining project files and databases, • Working towards professional qualifications and ongoing training, • A degree in Planning, Geography, Urban Design, Real Estate, or a related discipline, • Strong communication and organisational skills, • Commercial awareness and an interest in the development industry, • A proactive and detail-oriented approach, • A full UK driving licence is advantageous, • Exposure to a wide range of projects and clients, • Structured graduate training programme with tailored development, • Support towards professional accreditation The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on 01792 362 010 or ___

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a nationally recognised and forward-thinking planning consultancy in the appointment of an Associate Planning Director / Planning Director to play a key role in the continued growth of its Birmingham office. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an ambitious planning professional looking to shape regional strategy, develop new business opportunities, and lead the delivery of major planning projects across the UK. The successful candidate will join a consultancy with ambitious growth plans and a strong reputation for delivering high-quality planning advice on complex and high-profile schemes. Projects include urban regeneration initiatives and major mixed-use sustainable urban extensions, working with national housebuilders, land promoters, and landowners. You will become a key member of the regional leadership team, helping to drive business growth while mentoring and developing planning colleagues. As Associate Planning Director / Planning Director, you will: • Play a central role in the growth strategy of the Birmingham office, • Identify, secure, and deliver new development opportunities, • Lead major planning applications and appeals for large-scale mixed-use schemes, • Provide strategic planning advice to a diverse client base, • Manage and inspire a high-performing planning team, • Maintain and develop strong client relationships, • A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline, • Significant experience within a planning consultancy environment, • A strong understanding of UK planning policy and regulatory frameworks, • Proven experience preparing and managing planning applications and appeals, • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, • A strong track record of delivering work to tight deadlines, • RTPI membership, • Highly competitive salary and benefits package, • Private medical insurance, • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with an additional day off for your birthday, • Hybrid working from a central Birmingham hub, • A culture of trust, autonomy, and professional empowerment, • The opportunity to join a vibrant, ambitious consultancy and influence long-term business strategy The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates as soon as possible. If you meet the criteria above, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on 01792361770 or email ___.

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established and expanding multidisciplinary consultancy in their search for a Senior Planner to join their growing Gatwick-based team. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic planning professional to take on a varied role, running projects, liaising with clients and local authorities, and working collaboratively within a highly regarded planning team. As a Senior Planner, you will: • Lead small to medium-sized planning projects from inception through to completion, • Support senior team members on large and complex developments, • Prepare and manage planning applications and related submissions, • Attend client meetings and represent projects professionally, • Liaise with local planning authorities, statutory consultees, and external consultants, • A strong working knowledge of the UK planning system and local government processes, • A minimum of three years’ experience within the planning industry, • MRTPI status or be actively working towards chartership, • Competitive salary, • Bonus scheme, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Pension contribution, • Professional membership fees covered, • Gym membership, • On-site breakfast and refreshments, • Health and wellbeing package, • Cycle to work and technology schemes The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates as soon as possible. If you meet the criteria above, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on 01792361770 or email ___.

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy in their search for Senior and Principal Town Planners to join their growing Planning team in Bristol. Overview Our client is a highly respected consultancy providing market-leading advisory and consultancy services across infrastructure, energy, transport, utilities, ports, and the built environment. They are recognised for delivering sustainable, future-focused solutions and helping clients navigate complex planning and consenting challenges. With recent project wins and continued growth, they are expanding their UK Planning team and seeking experienced professionals to support a diverse and high-profile portfolio of projects. The Opportunity This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior or Principal Town Planner to join a progressive and collaborative team working on nationally significant infrastructure and development projects. You will be at the forefront of planning for sustainable infrastructure, Net Zero, ESG, Biodiversity Net Gain, and digital transformation initiatives. You will have the chance to progress your career within a supportive consultancy environment and contribute to business development and strategic growth. The Role • Acting as Planning Lead or supporting Lead Planner on projects across multiple sectors., • Supporting bid preparation, tender submissions, and framework responses., • Acting as lead consultant on multi-disciplinary projects, with responsibility for project management and delivery., • Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues within the Planning team., • Working closely with environmental, engineering, and design teams across the wider business (UK and internationally)., • A relevant degree in Town Planning or a related discipline., • Chartered status (or working towards MRTPI or equivalent)., • Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and resilient with strong organisational skills., • Proven ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work within budget., • Understanding of TCPA, DCO, TWAO, or equivalent consenting processes., • Knowledge of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process (desirable)., • Experience in strategic planning and planning policy., • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare high-quality reports and presentations., • Confident working in multi-disciplinary teams and contributing independently to projects. Our client offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible and hybrid working, professional development opportunities, and tailored wellbeing and lifestyle benefits. You will be supported to grow your skills, achieve chartership (if applicable), and progress within a collaborative and forward-thinking consultancy. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on 01792 362 010 or ___

Job Title: Associate Planner | Associate Director of Town Planning Location: Wilmslow Practice: Employee-Owned | Multidisciplinary Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an employee-owned, multidisciplinary planning consultancy of around 50 professionals in their search for an Associate Planner. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Associate Planner to join a collaborative and forward-thinking team working on a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects for prestigious clients. As an Associate Planner, you will play a key role in the delivery of complex planning schemes, providing expert advice to clients and supporting the continued growth of the business. The successful Associate Planner will work closely with Directors, taking responsibility for managing projects and contributing to team leadership and mentoring. The Role The Associate Planner position typically involves working on and managing a variety of schemes, providing direct client advice on sites and projects, and drafting high-quality planning reports and submissions. The Associate Planner will assist with the management of the team’s caseload while taking financial responsibility for medium-sized projects from inception through to completion. Key responsibilities include: • Assisting Directors to drive forward major projects, • Managing medium to large-scale planning applications, • Undertaking research and analysis, • Preparing planning appraisals of land, buildings, and development concepts, • Preparing planning reports, planning applications, development plan representations, and Environmental Statements, • Liaising with planning officers, statutory consultees, and third parties, • Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and fellow professionals, • Developing creative and original planning solutions, • Remaining informed about planning policy and practice To be successful in this Associate Planner role, you will demonstrate: • A relevant degree and full Chartered Membership of the RTPI (or equivalent professional body), • Relevant experience in the private or public sector, • Excellent technical writing and presentation skills, • A proactive, solutions-focused approach and strong communication skills This is a fantastic opportunity for an Associate Planner to progress their career within an employee-owned consultancy, working on a varied and challenging portfolio of projects alongside some of the best planning professionals in the industry. The role offers long-term career development, meaningful responsibility, and the chance to directly contribute to the success of the business. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on 01792 362 010 or ___

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multi-disciplinary property and land consultancy in the Midlands with the appointment of a Principal Planning Consultant / Development Lead. This well-established consultancy provides integrated services across planning, architecture, building surveying, valuation, and business consultancy. With a strong regional presence and a collaborative, multi-disciplinary development team, the business combines the breadth of a larger consultancy with the autonomy and close-knit culture of a smaller practice. Due to strategic growth ambitions within the Kettering office, they are seeking a senior planning professional with a proven track record of driving growth, building teams, and establishing a strong market presence. This is a senior, client-facing role combining technical delivery, team leadership, and strategic business development. You will act as the internal figurehead for planning and development within the Kettering office and play a pivotal role in shaping and expanding the consultancy’s regional planning offer. Key Responsibilities: • Act as the technical lead and internal authority on planning and development matters, • Deliver planning consultancy across a range of sectors, including strategic and development planning advice, • Coordinate and prepare planning applications, provide expert client advice, and manage post-planning negotiations and appeals, • Demonstrate strong understanding of the full development lifecycle, including technical design, procurement, and construction-phase services, • Lead and coordinate internal and external project teams, managing risk, programmes, and delivery, • Support and mentor junior team members, contributing to capability growth, • Shape operational processes to improve efficiency, productivity, and profitability, • Develop a deep understanding of the consultancy’s service offerings and how they integrate to provide a unique client proposition, • Cross-sell services such as land promotion, agency, and valuation, • Drive marketing, business development, and brand awareness across Northamptonshire, • Build and leverage a strong network of developers, landowners, promoters, and agents, • Increase the volume and quality of planning and development instructions, • Identify opportunities to diversify service offerings and target markets, • Proven experience in planning consultancy and development leadership, • Excellent people management and team-building capabilities, • Strong strategic thinking with attention to detail, • Confident decision-maker with strong problem-solving skills, • Resilient, adaptable, and commercially minded, • Passionate about innovation and continuous improvement, • MRTPI (or equivalent relevant qualification), • Competitive salary reflective of experience and qualifications, • Professional membership fees paid and funded CPD and training, • Private healthcare scheme, • Employee Assistance Programme, health plan, and annual flu jab, • Agile working with a mix of office and remote work, • 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), plus:, • Additional birthday leave, • Extra holiday for long service, • Discretionary bonus scheme, • Enhanced workplace pension, • Access to employee loan and internal service discounts after probation The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on 01792 362 010 or ___

Job Title: Director – Town Planning Location: Liverpool (Hybrid) Penguin Recruitment is working on behalf of a well-established, employee-owned multidisciplinary planning and design consultancy to appoint an experienced Planning Director for its centrally located Liverpool office. This is a senior leadership opportunity to take ownership of a growing regional planning team within a nationally active consultancy known for delivering tailored advice across the development sector. The Opportunity The successful candidate will lead and further develop the Liverpool Planning Office, building on an existing and well-regarded client portfolio while helping to grow the wider business through cross-selling services across a strong multidisciplinary offer, including: • Planning Research & Analysis, • Masterplanning & Urban Design, • Architecture, • Transport & Infrastructure, • Sustainability Engineering You will join a close and supportive senior leadership team, with regular Director-level engagement, 1:1s with the Managing Director, and a structured review process. Key Responsibilities • Lead and grow the Liverpool Planning team, • Provide clear leadership, mentoring and strategic direction, • Manage and oversee major planning projects including applications, appeals, Local Plans, examinations and inquiries, • Develop and strengthen existing client relationships while generating new business opportunities, • Identify and secure growth in targeted development sectors, • Take responsibility for office financial performance and resourcing, • Contribute to company-wide business strategy and senior management, • Represent the business at networking and industry events, • MRTPI qualified with a postgraduate degree in Planning, • Ideally professional experience, gained within private consultancy, public sector or client-side roles, • Proven experience managing professional planning teams, • Strong track record in business development and client leadership, • Established professional network with clear ideas for future growth, • Confident leading complex development management and policy work, • Senior leadership role within an employee-owned organisation, • Competitive, negotiable salary, • Hybrid working with core office collaboration days, • Private healthcare, life insurance and enhanced pension options, • Generous annual leave plus gifted time off over Christmas, • Enhanced maternity scheme, • Cycle to work scheme, • Paid professional subscriptions, • Strong commitment to wellbeing, diversity and inclusion

Job Title: Senior Town Planner Location: Crawley/Gatwick Independent Planning Consultancy | London & South East Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established independent planning consultancy in their search for a Senior Town Planner to join their growing team based in the Gatwick / Crawley area. With multiple offices across London, the South East and the Thames Valley, the business continues to expand, creating an excellent opportunity for a Senior Town Planner to join a stable and respected consultancy. This Senior Town Planner will work across a varied and engaging project portfolio, supporting homeowners, SMEs, charities, public sector organisations, developers and landowners. As a Senior Town Planner, you will manage your own caseload while working closely with colleagues across the wider business in a collaborative consultancy environment. Key responsibilities (as a Senior Town Planner) will include: • Managing planning applications and appeals, • Providing planning advice to a diverse client base, • Liaising with local authorities and key stakeholders This Senior Town Planner role offers a competitive salary, clear progression opportunities, and the chance to be part of a growing planning consultancy with an excellent reputation. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on 01792 362 010 or ___

Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be supporting a well-established and award-winning planning and architecture practice with the appointment of an Assistant Planner / Planner to join their growing town planning team in Stevenage. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career planner to join a supportive and experienced team working across a wide range of planning projects and sectors. The role offers exposure to varied work, an established client base and clear opportunities for career progression as experience develops. The successful candidate will support senior members of the planning team and gain hands-on experience across the planning process. Key responsibilities include: • Assisting with the preparation and coordination of planning applications, • Supporting projects of varying scale and complexity across multiple sectors, • Assisting with Local Plan representations and consultations, • Undertaking site appraisals and planning research, • Supporting appeal work and related submissions This position will suit a motivated and capable planner looking to build on an existing foundation in consultancy or local authority planning. The ideal candidate will demonstrate: • A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a planning-related role, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • A willingness to learn and develop technical planning knowledge, • Good organisational skills and attention to detail, • A positive, proactive approach to work and teamwork, • Competitive salary package, • Performance-related bonus, • Company pension scheme, • Clear progression and development opportunities, • Supportive working environment with strong staff retention The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates as soon as possible. If you meet the criteria above, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on 01792361770 or email ___.

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Design Manager £65,000 - £80,000+ Benefits Wakefield Full-Time / Permanent Are you someone who can manage complexity, hold teams accountable, and deliver design outputs that actually help projects succeed. If you're process-driven, commercially switched-on, and can translate between designers, site teams and clients without losing your mind, then we need to talk. We need someone to run our clients' Design office and make sure design actually gets delivered on time, within budget, and without drama. You'll be managing the team, coordinating with external consultants, keeping projects on track, and making sure everything that leaves the office is buildable and compliant. This isn't a design engineer role, you won't be sitting doing calculations or drawings. It's about managing the operation: planning resources, setting up processes that actually work, chairing reviews, challenging designs when they need it, and being the go-to person when projects need design support. YOUR NEW ROLE Own day-to-day running of the design office across UK and international teams Manage internal resources and external supply chain partners Balance workload, handle recruitment, set up procedures and approval routes Plan programmes, hold people to milestones, manage document control Lead design kick-offs, scope meetings, reviews and technical audits Coordinate teams and consultants to deliver practical, integrated solutions Manage RFIs, change control, queries keep decisions documented Ensure designs meet contract requirements, standards, CDM compliance Drive right-first-time culture, manage non-conformances Set and track design budgets, monitor progress, flag risks early Line manage the team objectives, coaching, performance Champion CDE use and model-based coordination ABOUT YOU Must have project/business management background, ideally with design management experience in civils/infrastructure or contracting Experience running multi-disciplinary teams across projects, coordinating suppliers Technical literacy to challenge designs (don't need to produce them, just spot issues) Strong planning, communication skills, comfortable chairing reviews Commercial awareness: budgets, forecasting, NEC contracts, change control CDM 2015 and design risk management knowledge Familiar with CDEs and tools like ProjectWise, Aconex, 365, MS Project SALARY AND BENEFITS £65,000 - £80,000 depending upon experience Bonus (discretionary) 31 days annual leave Generous Pension Life insurance (4X salary) Reference Number: T10 To be considered for this position or other opportunities, contact Tash Johnson at Equal Resourcing Ltd or click "Apply Now." Equal Resourcing Ltd is serving as a recruitment agency for this job opening. Your application implies your consent for us to process your data and communicate with you concerning this application and associated services, in compliance with GDPR regulations. Equal Resourcing Ltd may use AI-assisted tools to support internal administrative tasks and document drafting. We do not upload personal data or use AI tools to make hiring decisions. Our client can only consider applications from candidates with a valid legal right to work in the United Kingdom. To view a list of job openings, please visit the Equal Resourcing Ltd website. Please note that not all recruitment positions are listed. For the most current opportunities, we recommend contacting us directly. TPBN1_UKTJ

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