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We are partnering with a leading Finance & HR specialist recruitment agency based in Hertfordshire. The business has secured multiple global, retained partnerships, resulting in a significant and sustained pipeline of high-value roles across the UK, EMEA, and North America. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking an experienced Senior Researcher / Delivery Consultant to join their team and support delivery across these key accounts. The Role This is a delivery-focused position, working closely with senior stakeholders to source and place high-calibre candidates across Finance and HR markets. You will play a key role in managing retained assignments and ensuring successful delivery on global mandates. Key Responsibilities • Deliver on retained search assignments across Finance and HR markets, • Source, identify, and engage high-quality candidates, • Manage candidate processes from initial outreach through to placement, • Collaborate with internal consultants and account managers, • Build strong talent pipelines across international markets What’s on Offer • £35,000 – £40,000 basic salary (DOE), • Uncapped monthly commission (up to 30%), • Additional quarterly bonus incentives, • Hybrid working model, • Flexible working hours, • Quarterly incentives, including international trips About You • Experience in recruitment, ideally within a white-collar or permanent market, • Strong delivery or research background, • Proven ability to manage candidate processes effectively, • Highly organised, proactive, and detail-oriented, • Keen to work in a fast-paced, high-performance environment If you are looking to move into a more delivery-focused role with access to premium, global assignments, this is an excellent opportunity to progress your career. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion

Job Title: Assistant Town Planner Location: Bedfordshire 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 Role 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. Key Responsibilities 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 Research and analysis for local plan and policy workLand Team: 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 Networking with landowners, developers and agentsGeneral Duties: 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 Candidate Requirements 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 Why Apply? Exposure to a wide range of projects and clients Structured graduate training programme with tailored development Support towards professional accreditation Friendly, sociable team environment with genuine progression opportunitiesInterested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Sustainability Consultant - Luton - Up to £60K About the Company Our client is a leading Civils Contractor business delivering high-quality projects across commercial, sports stadia and infrastructure sectors, with increasing regulatory requirements and client demand for low-carbon, environmentally responsible developments, sustainability sits at the heart of our growth strategy. Role Purpose As a Sustainability Consultant you will lead and support the delivery of environmental and sustainability strategies across pre-construction and live projects. The role will ensure compliance with UK environmental legislation, support net-zero ambitions, and enhance environmental performance in line with industry best practice. Key Responsibilities 1. Strategy & Compliance Support implementation of the company’s sustainability strategy and net-zero roadmap. Ensure compliance with UK environmental legislation. Advise project teams on alignment with BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) and other sustainability frameworks. Monitor and report on carbon, waste, water, and biodiversity metrics. 2. Pre-Construction Support Contribute to tender submissions with sustainability statements and carbon reduction plans. Provide embodied carbon assessments. Advise on sustainable material selection and modern methods of construction (MMC). 3. Project Delivery Work closely with Design Managers, Commercial teams, and Site Managers to embed sustainable solutions throughout project lifecycles. Manage BREEAM / LEED assessments where applicable. Oversee site environmental management plans (SEMPs). Support ISO 14001 environmental management system compliance. 4. Carbon & Net Zero Lead whole-life carbon assessments. Identify opportunities for energy efficiency, renewable technologies, and circular economy solutions. 5. Stakeholder Engagement Engage with clients, consultants, supply chain partners, and local authorities. Deliver sustainability training and awareness sessions for internal teams. Support ESG reporting and external communications. Person Specification Essential 3+ years’ experience in sustainability within the UK construction or built environment sector. Strong knowledge of UK planning, environmental legislation, and sustainability certifications (e.g., BREEAM). Experience conducting whole-life carbon assessments. Strong analytical and reporting skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Key Competencies Strategic thinking with commercial awareness Data-driven decision making Problem solving and innovation Influencing and negotiation Project management skills Commitment to continuous improvement