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Senior Commercial Analyst Permanent Ipswich CLOSING DATE – 16 September Who we are: We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals. You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come. About the role: As part of the Forecasting & Analysis Team, you will; • Support the development and maintenance of effective analysis and reporting to enable the successful management and recovery of Non-Commodity Costs from customers., • Develop and maintain Management Information (MI) to provide clear insights and support effective business decision-making., • Work closely with the Forecasting, Modelling and Hedging teams to streamline and enhance portfolio management, ensuring accurate hedging., • Provide analytical support and build strong relationships between the Commercial Team and key business areas, including Renewables, Strategic Sales and Finance., • Develop and maintain appropriate reporting and communication for Commercial and wider business stakeholders, presenting key findings and results at relevant meetings and forums., • Support the resolution of complex business challenges across the Forecasting, Commercial and wider business teams, including Renewables, Strategic Sales and Finance., • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure high-quality, accurate input data and support effective financial and portfolio modelling., • Provide detailed analysis, insight and recommendations to senior management to support informed business decisions., • Deliver bespoke and time-critical analysis to support key commercial activities, including tenders, new product development and other strategic initiatives. Who we’re looking for: To be successful in this role you’ll ideally have… • A good honours degree in a numerate discipline, or equivalent relevant experience., • A strong understanding of the wholesale electricity market, industry fundamentals and non-commodity costs., • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to work confidently with large volumes of data from multiple sources., • The ability to identify and interpret patterns and trends in data and translate these into meaningful business insights., • Strong IT skills, including advanced Excel and experience using coding languages such as SQL or Python would be desirable., • A proactive, self-motivated approach, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks., • The ability to understand new and complex problems, identify requirements and use your knowledge and initiative to develop appropriate analytical models and reporting solutions., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify and clearly explain complex information to a range of audiences., • Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and build trusted relationships with key stakeholders across the business. Rewards and benefits: As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support your lifestyle. If successful in this role you’ll get: • A discretionary bonus depending on company performance, • Private Healthcare, • SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time, • Personal accident cover, • Group personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%, • Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays, • Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come. Together, we make it happen. At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. How to apply: Think this role’s for you? Click the ‘apply now’ button to begin your Drax journey. We understand that you may have some additional questions about the role. If you’d like to have a confidential chat to discuss the role in more detail, please email careers@drax.com We reserve the right to close roles early when the particular role and / or location has had sufficient applications.

Pay: £50,000.00-£55,000.00 per year \n Job Description: \n\n \n \n \n Senior Structural Engineer \n Colchester - Travel may be required as this is a client facing role \n Full time, Permanent Position \n Job Summary \n Temp All Staffing are currently recruiting for a Senior Structural Engineer to join their well established business in Colchester. This role is a client facing position delivering a range of projects and procurement ... \n \n \n \n\n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

Senior Electronic Design Engineer\n Location: Colchester (hybrid, 3 days on site)\n Salary: £55,000–£65,000 with generous benefits\n \n \n An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Electronic Design Engineer to join a dynamic engineering team working on a variety of cutting-edge projects based in Colchester.\n \n \n This role offers a great blend of challenge and variety, giving you the opportunity...\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

Senior Personal Injury Lawyer | Ipswich / Hybrid \n The Opportunity: \n This is an interesting opportunity for a Senior PI Lawyer to join a well-established regional law firm with a strong reputation across Suffolk and the East of England. With over 200 staff and a growing regional footprint, you will be joining their highly regarded Injury Services division in Suffolk. \n The firm is recognised for its excellent claimant offering, strong client care ethos, and ability to combine high-quality work with a genuinely supportive, down-to-earth culture. It’s the kind of environment where senior lawyers can have a real impact, enjoy visibility with leadership, and progress at a realistic pace — without navigating layers of unnecessary hierarchy. \n The Role: \n The Injury Services department handles a wide range of claimant work, including serious and catastrophic injuries, workplace accidents, road traffic claims, complex liability disputes, and high-value recoveries. \n You will be stepping into a practice with a long-established stream of instructions — not a “build your own caseload” scenario. There is more than enough work to support a senior hire from day one. \n Expect a broad and engaging caseload that may include: \n\n • Serious and catastrophic injury\n, • Brain and spinal injuries\n, • Complex orthopaedic injuries\n, • Workplace accidents and employer liability claims\n, • RTA and public liability matters\n, • Litigation involving higher-value, nuanced medical evidence\n, • Rehabilitation-focused work supported by external specialists\n\n The team regularly handles significant-value work and is recognised for its depth of expertise and client-focused approach. \n\n\n About You: \n The firm are looking for someone to join at Senior Associate level or equivalent, with genuine scope to progress to Partner for those who want to step into a larger role within the team. The work is broad, complex, and meaningful, with support from a well-structured department. \n A senior personal injury lawyer who enjoys managing high-quality work, values autonomy, and wants a firm where progression is realistic and not blocked by layers of hierarchy. Someone who wants to blend meaningful client care with complex, rewarding casework — in a supportive, well-led team. \n What's on Offer: \n\n • Leadership that genuinely supports senior lawyers\n, • Transparent and achievable pathway to Partner, aligned with the firm’s ongoing investment in its PI offering.\n, • Meaningful autonomy and voice\n, • Hybrid working, genuine flexibility, and a sensible approach to workload management.\n\n If you’re looking for an opportunity that combines serious PI work, clear progression, and a firm that genuinely values senior expertise, this role offers a compelling platform. Apply using the button below.

A firm with over 150 staff is currently looking for a Senior Commercial Property Lawyer to work in the Cambridgeshire office. \n \n This long-established regional firm has a strong presence across Norfolk and Cambridgeshire. They have grown steadily in recent years, expanding their office network and strengthening their commercial offering. The firm combines a loyal client base with a down-to-earth, genuinely collaborative culture, the kind of environment where senior lawyers can have real influence without getting lost in layers of hierarchy. \n \n We are looking for the individual to come in at a Senior level, such as Senior Associate with further progression prospects to Director and Shareholder. The role would be a very broad base of Commercial Property and also include the supervision of two other Lawyers and three secretaries. \n \n\n • Established client base \n You would be stepping into a practice with long-standing local and regional business clients, developers, investors, SMEs, landowners, and commercial landlords. There’s plenty of work already in place, not a “build your own desk from scratch” scenario.\n • Real autonomy and impact \n Senior lawyers at the firm are given the freedom to shape client relationships, drive business development, and influence the direction of the department. Your voice carries weight here.\n • Broad, high quality work \n Expect a varied caseload: acquisitions and disposals, commercial leases, development work, refinances, strategic land matters, and the occasional more complex project for larger clients.\n • Supportive, stable leadership \n The partnership is known for being approachable, pragmatic, and genuinely invested in attracting and retaining strong talent. There is a clear pathway for senior hires who want to progress.\n • Balanced working culture \n The firm is commercial but never at the expense of people. Most senior lawyers join from larger practices for better balance, more meaningful relationships with clients, and a more enjoyable day-to-day environment with hybrid working.\n\n \n If you are looking for a role where you can combine autonomy, high quality work, and a leadership team that genuinely values senior expertise, this firm offers a compelling option, especially for someone ready to have more influence than a typical regional or national firm might allow.

Senior Litigation Disputes Lawyer - 3+ PQE | Essex / Hybrid \n A Senior Disputes Lawyer is sought by a long established Essex Law firm that has grown substantially over recent years. Several high profile hires, fantastic modern offices and a culture and ethos second to none, has seen this firm recognised as one of this region’s leading names. Due to an early retirement they now wish to attract an additional member to join the team with a view to heading the department in the not too distant future. \n The Role: \n The Disputes team provide a broad spectrum of legal advice ranging from small to large claims for individual clients to large corporate businesses on multi-million pound cases heard in the county and high court and court of appeal. \n The team handle a broad range of landlord and tenant, contract, consumer, commercial and construction disputes, together with insolvency, contentious probate and professional negligence. \n About You: \n\n • Qualified Solicitor\n, • 3+ years PQE \n, • Regional or London firm background\n\n Appy Now: \n If you are looking to join a firm with clear prospects for advancement, please apply today using the button below.

Family Lawyer | Essex \n A Senior Family Lawyer is sought by a long established Essex Law firm that has grown substantially over recent years. Several high profile hires, fantastic modern offices and a culture and ethos second to none, has seen this firm now recognised as one of the region’s leading names. \n Described as very forward thinking, with a clear strategy, this impressive law firm wishes to grow substantially in the next twelve months. \n Due to succession planning they now require an additional member of the team to join with a view to heading the department in the not too distant future. \n The Team: \n The Family team provides a broad spectrum of legal advice to clients and handles a range of Divorce and separation, ending a civil partnership, unmarried couples, ending an unmarried or cohabiting relationship, resolving the financial issues on divorce, civil partnership dissolution and separation, resolving children issues including parenting arrangements and relocation abroad, relationship agreements including living together / cohabitation agreements, prenuptial agreements, declarations of trust / property ownership agreements and separation agreements, injunctions, collaborative law, mediation and alternative dispute resolution. \n About You: \n\n • Qualified Solicitor\n, • 5+ years PQE\n, • Either a regional or London firm background\n\n Salary and Benefits: \n\n • Competitive Salary \n, • Generous holiday allowance (Min 30 Days inc Bank Holidays)\n, • Additional holiday for Christmas Closure\n, • Professional development and training\n, • Employer matched pension scheme \n, • Health and Wellbeing scheme \n, • Long service incentives\n, • A friendly and social environment enhanced with regular firm-funded social events such as seasonal parties\n\n Apply Today: \n Please apply with your CV using the button below.

Why join us? \n Were proud of our happy home and are dedicated to creating a place where everyone enjoys coming to work each day. \n As well being part of a lively and supportive team, we are surrounded by fascinating residents who also bring so much to our lives every day too. Benefits of joining our team\n \n\n • £14.00 per hour\n, • Full time - 42 hours per week\n, • Weekday and alternate weekend shifts\n, • Paid holiday\n, • Pension\n, • Sta...\n\n \n \n \n \n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Thermal\n Location: Colchester\n Salary: £60,000 to £70,000\n Employment Type: Permanent\n Working Arrangements: Hybrid working\n \n \nWe're supporting a long‑established technology company in Colchester as they continue to expand their engineering capability. They design and manufacture high‑performance electronic systems for defence, aerospace and industrial environmen...\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

Why join us? \n Were proud of our happy home and are dedicated to creating a place where everyone enjoys coming to work each day. \n As well being part of a lively and supportive team, we are surrounded by fascinating residents who also bring so much to our lives every day too. Benefits of joining our team\n \n\n • £13.00 per hour\n, • Night shifts - 48 hours per week\n, • Weekday and alternate weekend shifts\n, • Paid holiday\n, • Pension...\n\n \n \n \n \n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

\n • Are you working in an accountancy firm feel like something’s lacking?\n, • Do you enjoy being part of a team of equally talented people, somewhere your opinions and ideas are actually heard, and have a true effect on how the business evolves?\n, • Tired of fighting traffic, vying for parking, breathing in fumes, and all the other joys of city working?\n\n If any of these press your button then read on as here at Reed Practice, we are partnering with a close-knit, long-established, independently owned, household name in the Essex practice market to recruit an AAT qualified Accountant. \n Let’s be honest, tasks in practice are similar from one firm to another, but it’s the company’s mindset, goals, culture – and nowadays, ownership - that make the difference. \n Our client's senior leadership team have an open door policy, are available to everyone and anyone in the firm and create a collaborative, welcoming, and supportive environment. \n You will have the opportunity to work with SME’s and medium sized entities – which means the chance to partner with senior business leaders - from a multitude of sectors and have the prospect of making a difference through the advice and services you provide. \n Your general tasks will involve preparing year end accounts, management accounts and personal tax returns, using the latest accounting technology such as Xero. Other projects will arise of which you can be a part of as you grow in experience. \n Not everyone will be considered, as our client whilst small, has a mighty reputation of providing an excellent service to uphold. \n With this in mind, we are looking for those who – \n\n • Have gained experience, at the very least qualified AAT with an accountancy firm.\n, • The experience gained will be that of which this role will involve i.e. year end accounts, tax returns\n, • Have a natural desire to learn and develop\n, • Show good communication skills through liaising with clients and colleagues\n, • Have a flair for accounting systems such as FreeAgent, Dext, Xero, Quickbooks and more.\n\n So, you’ve read through this advert and think “that’s for me”, so what now? You can either contact Natalie Harden at Reed directly or apply online. Contacting directly will of course give you an advantage of a quick response. \n \n

Revit MEP Coordinator – Contract \n Colchester \n £32-£35ph – 6 months \n \n Urgent contract requirement for an experienced MEP Coordinator to join a MEP Contractor in Colchester on an initial 6 month contract. \n \n You will be working alongside 4 other office based MEP Coordinators on 3 different projects, 1 resi and 2 commercial. \n \n You need to be proficient in Revit MEP & Navisworks and have experience working as a Senior Coordinator. \n \n Laptop and licences will be provided \n \n You need to have the right to work in the UK and be able to start by the end of the month

Fire Risk Assessor \n Cobalt is recruiting a Fire Risk Assessor for an established property management organisation with a residential portfolio. This is a full-time, field-based opportunity involving regular portfolio travel and genuine ownership of technical fire-safety decisions. \n The successful Fire Risk Assessor will join an organisation that places emphasis on evidence-led decision-making, technical independence and proportionate risk management. \n The organisation \n Our client manages a residential property portfolio and takes a structured approach to fire safety, with an emphasis on clear technical judgement and accountable decision-making. \n You will have the opportunity to work independently while collaborating with property managers, contractors and colleagues. The position also provides scope to contribute to peer review, coaching and improvements to wider fire-safety standards. \n The role and responsibilities \n As Fire Risk Assessor, you will report to a senior risk lead and take responsibility for delivering proportionate and defensible fire risk assessments across purpose-built residential and relevant mixed-use buildings. \n Your key responsibilities will include: \n • Planning and completing fire risk assessments, considering building context, occupancy, means of escape and existing fire strategies. \n • Identifying fire-safety findings and translating these into clear risk judgements and proportionate actions. \n • Assessing incomplete or conflicting information, recording limitations and identifying where further investigation or interim controls are required. \n • Producing clear reports with traceable evidence, priorities, timescales, accountable actions and defined closure standards. \n • Reviewing evidence relating to fire doors, compartmentation, alarms and smoke control within your professional competence, referring specialist matters where appropriate. \n • Reviewing contractor evidence before material fire-safety actions are closed. \n • Communicating findings clearly to property managers, residents, contractors and colleagues. \n • Completing quality assurance and contributing to peer review, coaching and improvements to fire-safety standards. \n The Fire Risk Assessor will be trusted to maintain independent professional judgement and ensure technical findings remain evidence-led. \n The skills needed and requirements \n To be considered for this Fire Risk Assessor opportunity, you will need: \n • Current registration on the IFSM National Fire Risk Assessors Register at Intermediate Level - Tier 2 or above. \n • An ABBE Level 3 Award in Fire Door Inspection. \n • Strong working knowledge of practical fire risk assessment within purpose-built residential buildings. \n • Working knowledge of means of escape, fire doors, passive fire protection, alarms and smoke-control arrangements within the appropriate limits of competence. \n • Experience producing evidence-led assessments independently and communicating the scope and outcomes of your work. \n • Experience reviewing incomplete information, contractor remediation records and evidence used to close fire-safety actions. \n • The ability to recognise when specialist fire-engineering, structural or other technical input is required. \n • A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel independently across the portfolio. \n Both the specified IFSM registration and ABBE qualification are mandatory for this appointment, so applications without these credentials cannot progress. \n If you are a Fire Risk Assessor looking for a position where technical judgement, evidence quality and professional independence are valued, apply now. Interviews are expected to progress promptly. \n Due to the volume of applications received, if you don't hear back from us, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. \n If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever, please let your Cobalt consultant know.

Feeling like just another number in audit? Ready for a broader, more rewarding role? \n If you’re currently in a pure audit position and looking to diversify your experience across audit, accounts, and tax, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. \n Reed Practice is delighted to be working with a highly regarded, independent chartered accountancy firm in the Colchester area. With decades of success across East Anglia and a strong UK-wide client base, this firm combines local expertise with the benefits of being part of a collaborative professional network, giving you access to technical support and ongoing development. \n Due to continued growth, they are now looking to appoint an Audit & Accounts Semi Senior to join their expanding team. \n What You’ll Be Doing \n You’ll gain exposure to a varied and rewarding workload, including: \n\n • Preparing statutory accounts for a diverse portfolio (limited companies, partnerships, LLPs)\n, • Assisting with or preparing self-assessment tax returns\n, • Supporting with corporation tax returns\n, • Working closely with clients and building strong professional relationships\n, • Collaborating directly with senior leadership, giving you excellent mentorship and development opportunities\n\n About You \n\n • Currently working within practice in an audit-led role\n, • Some accounts experience is essential\n, • AAT qualified (or equivalent) and looking to start ACCA/ACA, or already studying\n, • Eager to broaden your skillset and progress your career in a supportive environment\n\n Why Apply? \n\n • Opportunity to move beyond pure audit into a well-rounded role\n, • Direct access to experienced leaders to accelerate your development\n, • Join a welcoming, successful and growing firm with a strong reputation\n\n Interested? \n Apply now or get in touch with Natalie Harden at Reed for a confidential discussion. \n

Are you an experienced practice accountant who would like more than simply preparing the next set of accounts? \n We are working with a highly regarded accountancy firm that is looking to add an Accounts Senior to its growing Colchester team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys delivering high-quality accounts work but would also like to become more commercially involved, build stronger client relationships and contribute to the continued development of the office. \n You will manage a varied workload for owner-managed businesses across a broad range of sectors, working closely with senior colleagues and Partners. Alongside the technical responsibilities, you will be encouraged to attend local events, develop your professional network and help identify opportunities to support both existing and prospective clients. \n This is not a heavily targeted sales role. It would suit someone who is naturally confident with clients, commercially curious and keen to play a visible part in the growth of a successful team. \n Responsibilities \n\n • Prepare accounts and corporation tax returns for limited companies.\n, • Prepare accounts for sole traders and partnerships.\n, • Assist with personal, business and partnership tax computations and returns.\n, • Prepare VAT returns and support clients with digital accounting requirements.\n, • Manage assignments from initial records through to completion, ensuring work is accurate and delivered to deadline.\n, • Communicate directly with clients, resolving queries and developing trusted working relationships.\n, • Maintain high-quality working papers and files in accordance with internal standards.\n, • Use cloud-based accounting software including Xero, QuickBooks and Sage.\n, • Support and provide guidance to more junior members of the team where appropriate.\n, • Work closely with colleagues and specialist teams to provide a joined-up service to clients.\n, • Identify opportunities where the firm could provide additional support or advice.\n, • Participate in appropriate networking, marketing and business development activities.\n, • Contribute ideas to the continued growth and development of the Colchester office.\n\n About You \n You will ideally: \n\n • Have previous experience within an accountancy practice.\n, • Be AAT qualified, ACA or ACCA part-qualified, qualified by experience, or recently qualified.\n, • Have experience preparing accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.\n, • Be comfortable communicating directly with clients.\n, • Have good knowledge of cloud accounting software and Excel.\n, • Be organised, accurate and able to manage competing deadlines.\n, • Take a proactive and commercially aware approach to client service.\n, • Enjoy building relationships and be interested in becoming involved in networking and business development.\n, • Be keen to develop your career and take on greater responsibility as the team grows.\n\n Previous business development experience is not essential. More important is the confidence and enthusiasm to build relationships, represent the firm positively and spot opportunities when speaking with clients. \n What's on Offer \n\n • A varied, client-facing role within a successful and growing regional practice.\n, • Genuine scope to develop your responsibilities as the Colchester team expands.\n, • Direct exposure to senior colleagues and Partners.\n, • Support with professional development and further study where required.\n, • The opportunity to build your own profile and network in the local business community.\n, • A friendly, people-focused working environment.\n, • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package\n

Senior Town Planner \n Location: Colchester, Essex Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + benefits \n The Opportunity \n We are currently working with a highly regarded and growing property consultancy who are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Town Planner to join their team in Colchester. \n This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planner looking to take the next step in their career and work across an interesting and varied portfolio of development and planning projects throughout Essex and the wider region. \n Our client has an established reputation within the property sector and offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced professionals across a broad range of development projects. \n The Role \n As a Senior Town Planner, you will play a key role in managing planning projects from inception through to delivery, providing strategic planning advice to clients and supporting the wider consultancy team. \n Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Managing a varied portfolio of planning projects across residential, commercial and mixed-use development.\n, • Providing professional planning advice to landowners, developers and property clients.\n, • Preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals.\n, • Undertaking planning appraisals and assessing development opportunities.\n, • Liaising with local planning authorities, consultants, clients and other stakeholders.\n, • Managing projects, programmes and budgets effectively.\n, • Attending meetings, site visits and planning committees where required.\n, • Supporting junior members of the team and contributing to their professional development.\n, • Identifying new opportunities and contributing to the continued growth of the planning team.\n\n About You \n We are looking for an experienced planner with a strong understanding of the UK planning system and a genuine interest in the property and development sector. \n Ideally, you will have: \n\n • A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline.\n, • RTPI membership or be working towards chartership.\n, • Several years' experience within a planning consultancy, property business or local authority environment.\n, • Strong knowledge of the English planning system.\n, • Experience managing planning applications and providing strategic planning advice.\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.\n, • Strong commercial awareness and client-management ability.\n, • The confidence to manage projects independently while working effectively as part of a wider team.\n, • A proactive, ambitious and solutions-focused approach.\n\n Why Consider This Opportunity? \n This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established property business where you will have the autonomy to take ownership of projects, build strong client relationships and play an important role in the continued growth of the planning function. \n You will be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking environment with excellent exposure to a diverse range of development projects and the potential to progress your career. \n If you are a Senior Town Planner looking for your next career move in Colchester, we'd be keen to hear from you. \n For a confidential discussion about the role, please get in touch with our team.

About the Role: As Client Services Director, you’ll lead and develop our Client Services team to deliver exceptional service and build strong, long-lasting client relationships. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure high-quality work is delivered on brief and on budget, while also helping to identify and grow new business opportunities. This role plays a key part in driving team performance, nurturing talent, and ensuring our clients receive a consistently outstanding experience. \n Shifts: 9:00am – 5:30pm, Monday to Friday (three days in office) (Occasional early starts, late finishes, and client travel may be required) \n \n Benefits: \n · Generous Holidays starting from 33 days per annum \n · Birthday leave (post-probation) \n · Tax Free EOT Bonus \n · Group Life Assurance \n · Social events organised by our Social Committee \n · Optional private medical insurance after 1 year \n · Long service awards every 5 years \n · Employee of the Quarter programme \n · Free tea, coffee, snacks, kitchen facilities, and breakout spaces \n · Beer Fridge Fridays \n · Referral programme \n · Pirkx benefits from day one \n · Auto-enrolment pension (3% employer contribution after 3 months) \n \n Key Responsibilities: \n · Lead, inspire, and develop the Client Services team to deliver outstanding customer service \n · Build and maintain strong senior-level client relationships and key accounts \n · Oversee delivery of high-quality work that meets client briefs, budgets, and timelines \n · Drive best practice across client servicing and continuously improve processes \n · Identify and support new business opportunities and account growth \n · Own financial targets and motivate the team to achieve performance goals \n \n Requirements: \n · Proven experience in a senior client services or account leadership role within an agency environment \n · Strong track record of managing and developing high-performing teams \n · Experience managing key client relationships and multiple stakeholder groups \n · Commercially minded with the ability to spot and convert new business opportunities \n · Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills \n · Highly organised with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

An established, independent property and construction consultancy based in Colchester is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to strengthen its growing commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of a diverse portfolio spanning education, residential, healthcare, commercial, and public sector projects across Essex and the South East. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will join a consultancy that has built its reputation on long-term client partnerships, practical advice, and consistent project delivery. This Senior Quantity Surveyor role offers a high level of autonomy, allowing the Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage schemes from inception through to completion while working closely with directors and key stakeholders. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will become a central figure within a collaborative team environment where technical ability and client care are equally valued. For a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to escape the corporate structure and take on a more influential position, this role offers genuine long-term potential. \n The Senior Quantity Surveyor's role \n The Senior Quantity Surveyor will oversee the commercial delivery of multiple projects across both pre- and post-contract stages. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will produce detailed cost plans, manage procurement processes, prepare tender documentation, and provide strategic commercial advice throughout project lifecycles. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will lead client meetings, coordinate with contractors and consultants, and ensure projects remain aligned with budget and programme expectations. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will also administer contracts, predominantly under JCT forms, while managing valuations, variations, and final accounts. \n The Senior Quantity Surveyor \n The ideal Senior Quantity Surveyor will have 5+ years' UK consultancy or contractor-side experience across a range of construction sectors. A Senior Quantity Surveyor should be confident handling both client-facing and technical responsibilities while managing multiple live projects. Strong working knowledge of JCT contracts is essential for this Senior Quantity Surveyor role. A degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management is preferred, with MRICS or APC progression viewed favourably. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be commercially astute, organised, and proactive in their approach to project delivery. \n In Return? \n £65,000 - £75,000 salary (depending on experience) \n Colchester-based role with projects across education, residential, healthcare & commercial sectors \n Strong project ownership and client interaction \n Clear progression within an established consultancy \n Supportive and close-knit working environment \n If you are a Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, then please contact Dan McEvoy at Brandon James. \n Reference #DM22104 \n Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager / Project Management / Employers Agent / Surveying / Construction / Building Surveyor / MRICS / MICOB / MAPM / FRICS / Contract Administration / Associate Director / Construction Consultancy

Are you an experienced Credit Controller looking for a new role in a supportive and friendly team? \n A client of ours is looking for a Credit Controller to join their team. This is a great opportunity for anyone with previous experience in credit control, who is looking for a new challenge. You'll be involved with managing and actively collecting all debts, liaising with various stakeholders to facilitate cash collection, as well as reconciliations and account monitoring. \n Responsibilities \n As a Credit Controller, you will be responsible for... \n\n • Actively collecting all debts, as well as recording and monitoring collections\n, • Reconciliations and account monitoring\n, • Raising refund request forms\n, • Raise final accounts and process card payments\n, • Provide reports to senior leadership regarding debt position as appropriate\n, • Various administration tasks as needed by the department\n\n Requirements \n As a Credit Controller, you will need \n\n • Previous experience within credit control is essential\n, • Excellent organisation and communication skills\n, • AAT qualifications are desirable\n, • Strong Excel skills are desirable\n\n Benefits \n As a Credit Controller, you will receive... \n\n • 25 days holiday + bank holidays\n, • Access to an employee benefits platform \n, • Salary up to £35,000\n, • Lots of learning and development opportunities on offer\n\n If you're passionate about credit control and looking for a new role, then please get in touch! \n Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.

Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a role where you can influence business performance, lead a finance function and work closely with senior leadership? \n We are working with an established organisation looking for a Finance Business Partner to join its Leadership Team. This is a broad and commercially focused position, combining financial leadership, business partnering and team management. \n Responsibilities: \n As a Finance Business Partner, you will: \n\n • Lead, mentor and develop the finance team of 5, supporting performance, succession planning and continuous development.\n, • Coordinate the annual finance plan and oversee budgets, forecasts, management information, pricing and costing exercises across the Group.\n, • Provide commercial financial insight to the Leadership Team, identifying trends, risks and opportunities and supporting key business cases and strategic decisions.\n, • Manage financial controls, cost management, credit management and risk processes, ensuring strong financial discipline across the organisation.\n, • Lead the year-end audit process and support the preparation of statutory accounts, tax computations and associated reporting requirements.\n\n Requirements: \n As a Finance Business Partner, you will need: \n\n • ACA, ACCA OR CIMA full qualification (or equivalent\n, • Experienced within a manufacturing environment, with at least 5 years' leading and developing a team.\n, • Strong analytical and commercial skills, with the ability to interpret financial data, identify trends and provide meaningful insight to senior stakeholders.\n\n Benefits: \n As a Finance Business Partner, you will get: \n\n • £65,000 - £75,000\n, • 25 Days Holiday\n, • Enhanced Company Pension\n\n If you're an experienced finance leader looking for a role where you can make a real commercial impact, we'd be keen to hear from you. \n Please get in touch today to discuss the opportunity in more detail. \n Rutherford Briant is committed to promoting equal opportunities and diversity throughout the recruitment process. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic.

HR Manager \n Colchester \n Up to £60k per annum \n Full-time, permanent \n \n The HR Manager will provide professional HR support across the whole business, ensuring their people practices are fair, legally compliant, and aligned with company values and business goals. \n This role will play a key part in building positive employee relations, supporting and guiding managers, and contributing to the ongoing growth and success of the company and its teams. \n Key responsibilities \n\n • Lead on day to day HR management, providing expert advice and guidance to managers and employees.\n, • Oversee, manage and support managers in employee relations (ER) matters, including disciplinaries, grievances, investigations, short and long term absence management, performance management, appraisals.\n, • Support managers in driving employee engagement, performance, and accountability.\n, • Support managers with recruitment and selection in line with the business needs and the Company’s values.\n, • Overseeing the onboarding of new starters from offer of employment through to induction, developing systems and processes where required.\n, • Undertake right to work checks and manage the compliance of right to work, managing employee data and internal record keeping of employees that are on visas.\n, • Supporting and guiding managers on all family friendly policies and processes to ensure legal compliance.\n, • Supporting Line Managers with managing employee performance situations and appraisals.\n, • Working with the external HR Consultant to maintain and update the template Contracts of Employment, all the HR policies within the staff handbook, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and best practice.\n, • Supporting with complex Occupational Health referrals.\n, • Roll out a new HR platform and take their HR documentation and processes digital.\n, • Accountable for managing and maintaining all employee records are up to date and accurate on, Sage People and hard copy files.\n, • Support with development and training initiatives, identifying learning needs and facilitating opportunities for growth.\n, • Provide support to the senior leaders on different HR projects to include employee surveys, wellbeing at work initiatives, salary benchmarking, job descriptions and recruitment.\n, • Champion company values and foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture.\n\n Experience required \n\n • CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent experience).\n, • Evidence of continuous professional development in HR.\n, • Demonstrable employee relations experience.\n, • Previous experience in FMCG or a manufacturing/production environment is highly desirable. Working within an environment of shift working.\n, • Proven track record of supporting managers and teams through HR challenges and change.\n\n Skills & knowledge required \n\n • Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.\n, • Strong understanding of Right to Work compliance in the UK.\n, • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.\n, • Excellent written communication and report writing.\n, • Confident in handling sensitive and complex HR matters with discretion.\n, • Organised and proactive, with the ability to manage competing priorities.\n, • Excellent attention to detail.\n\n

HR Advisor / Senior HR Advisor Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Full-time | Permanent Are you an experienced HR Advisor or Senior HR Advisor looking for a varied, hands-on role where you can make a real impact? We are seeking an experienced HR professional to provide proactive, commercially focused HR advice and support to managers and employees across the organisation. The role will have a strong focus on employee relations, alongside generalist HR support, HR projects and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Independently manage a varied employee relations caseload, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance and capability, flexible working, investigations and appeals. Advise, coach and support managers through formal and informal HR processes. Provide practical HR advice while ensuring compliance with UK employment law and company policies. Identify and manage potential employee relations risks. Draft HR correspondence, reports and outcome letters. Build effective relationships with managers and employees at all levels. Support organisational change, workforce planning and HR projects. Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HR systems. Support employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, contractual changes and leavers. Contribute to improving HR processes and procedures. Provide guidance and support to junior HR colleagues where required. About You You will ideally have: Previous experience as an HR Advisor, Senior HR Advisor or HR Generalist. Strong experience managing ER cases from start to finish. Good knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice. Experience advising and coaching managers. Strong communication, influencing and problem-solving skills. Excellent organisation and attention to detail. The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. A pragmatic, commercially minded and resilient approach. Experience using HR systems and maintaining accurate employee records. CIPD Level 5 or working towards this is desirable, as is experience supporting organisational change, HR projects or process improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional looking for a varied role where they can make a genuine contribution and further develop their career. If you have strong employee relations experience and are ready for your next HR opportunity, apply today

\n • Are you working in an accountancy firm feel like something’s lacking?\n, • Do you enjoy being part of a team of equally talented people, somewhere your opinions and ideas are actually heard, and have a true effect on how the business evolves?\n, • Tired of fighting traffic, vying for parking, breathing in fumes, and all the other joys of city working?\n\n If any of these press your button then read on as here at Reed Practice, we are partnering with a close-knit, long-established, independently owned, household name in the Essex practice market to recruit an AAT qualified Accountant. \n Let’s be honest, tasks in practice are similar from one firm to another, but it’s the company’s mindset, goals, culture – and nowadays, ownership - that make the difference. \n Our client's senior leadership team have an open door policy, are available to everyone and anyone in the firm and create a collaborative, welcoming, and supportive environment. \n You will have the opportunity to work with SME’s and medium sized entities – which means the chance to partner with senior business leaders - from a multitude of sectors and have the prospect of making a difference through the advice and services you provide. \n Your general tasks will involve preparing year end accounts, management accounts and personal tax returns, using the latest accounting technology such as Xero. Other projects will arise of which you can be a part of as you grow in experience. \n Not everyone will be considered, as our client whilst small, has a mighty reputation of providing an excellent service to uphold. \n With this in mind, we are looking for those who – \n\n • Have gained experience, at the very least qualified AAT with an accountancy firm.\n, • The experience gained will be that of which this role will involve i.e. year end accounts, tax returns\n, • Have a natural desire to learn and develop\n, • Show good communication skills through liaising with clients and colleagues\n, • Have a flair for accounting systems such as FreeAgent, Dext, Xero, Quickbooks and more.\n\n So, you’ve read through this advert and think “that’s for me”, so what now? You can either contact Natalie Harden at Reed directly or apply online. Contacting directly will of course give you an advantage of a quick response. \n \n

Chef de Partie – Day Shifts \n Up to £32,000 \n Outskirts of Colchester \n \n Great work-life balance • Guaranteed weekend day off • Fresh food • No late nights \n We are recruiting for an experienced Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team of a popular café/restaurant in a picturesque village on the outskirts of Colchester. \n This is a great opportunity for a chef looking for a quality daytime role, working with fresh, seasonal produce in a busy but supportive kitchen. \n The Role \n Working as part of a small brigade of 2–3 chefs, you’ll be responsible for running your section and producing consistently high-quality food. \n The menu focuses on fresh, seasonal ingredients with modern British influences. \n You’ll ideally have experience in a similar fresh-food environment and be confident across different sections. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Run your section during service\n, • Prepare and cook fresh, seasonal food to a high standard\n, • Support the senior chefs with the daily running of the kitchen\n, • Maintain excellent hygiene and cleanliness standards\n, • Assist with stock control, ordering and deliveries\n, • Ensure food is labelled, stored and rotated correctly\n, • Work effectively as part of a small team\n\n What’s on Offer \n\n • Salary up to £32,000\n, • Day shifts only – 7.30am–4.30pm\n, • One guaranteed weekend day off every week\n, • One additional weekday off\n, • No late nights\n, • Fresh food-focused kitchen\n, • Meals on duty\n, • Beautiful countryside location\n, • Opportunity to develop and progress\n\n If you’re an experienced Chef de Partie looking for daytime hours, great work-life balance and up to £32,000, we’d love to hear from you. \n To apply, please send your CV to Erika at Rayment Recruitment. \n

Your new company \n Hays are delighted to be working with a respected independent accountancy practice that has built an excellent reputation for delivering personalised advice and exceptional client service. \n Your new role \n As an Accounts Senior, you will be responsible for: \n\n • Preparing sole trader, partnership and limited company accounts in line with FRS 102A and FRS 105.\n, • Drafting associated tax computations.\n, • Providing bookkeeping services and supporting clients with bookkeeping-related queries.\n, • Acting as a key point of contact for clients and building strong working relationships.\n, • Liaising with HMRC on behalf of clients.\n, • Advising clients on a variety of accounting and business-related matters.\n, • Supporting the wider team and contributing to the delivery of a high-quality client service.\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n\n • ACA, ACCA qualified, AAT qualified, or qualified by experience.\n, • Minimum of 5 years' accountancy practice experience.\n, • Strong experience preparing accounts for a range of owner-managed businesses.\n, • Confident communicator with a client-focused approach.\n, • Proficient user of Xero.\n, • Experience with QuickBooks, Sage, Excel, Dext and CCH would be advantageous.\n, • Ability to work independently while managing multiple client deadlines.\n\n What you'll get in return \n\n • 35-hour working week.\n, • 22 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.\n, • Hybrid working with up to 2 days working from home following successful completion of probation.\n, • Supportive and collaborative team environment.\n, • Opportunity to develop your technical and client-facing skills within a respected local practice.\n\n What you need to do now \n If you're an experienced practice accountant looking for a varied role with client exposure, flexibility and long-term development opportunities, we'd love to hear from you. \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \n 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 EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

An established and friendly accountancy practice based near to Colchester Essex is looking to recruit an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their growing team. \n This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accounts professional who is looking to develop their career within a supportive practice environment and gain further exposure to a varied portfolio of clients. \n As an Assistant Accountant, you will work closely with the wider accounts team and be responsible for a range of accounting and bookkeeping duties for a diverse client base. Your responsibilities are likely to include: \n\n • Preparation of accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies\n, • Bookkeeping and maintenance of client accounts\n, • Preparation of VAT returns\n, • Bank reconciliations and control account reconciliations\n, • Assisting with year-end accounts and tax work\n, • Processing journals and maintaining accurate accounting records\n, • Liaising with clients and responding to accounting queries\n, • Supporting senior members of the team with a variety of client assignments\n\n We are looking for someone with 3–4 years’ relevant accountancy experience, ideally gained within an accountancy practice. \n The successful candidate will ideally: \n\n • Be AAT qualified or nearing completion of their AAT qualification\n, • Have 3–4 years’ experience in an accounts environment\n, • Ideally have previous experience working within an accountancy practice\n, • Have a good understanding of accounting principles and procedures\n, • Be confident using accounting software and Microsoft Excel\n, • Have good attention to detail and strong organisational skills\n, • Be comfortable communicating with clients\n, • Be able to work independently while also contributing positively to a team\n, • Have a genuine interest in developing their career within practice\n\n This role can offer: \n\n • A friendly and supportive accountancy practice environment\n, • Varied work across an interesting client portfolio\n, • Opportunities for professional development and career progression\n, • Support towards completing professional qualifications where appropriate\n, • A role offering increasing responsibility as your experience develops\n\n

Reed Practice is delighted to have been engaged by a long-standing independent local firm with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional services. \n Their success has been built on their values of high integrity, professionalism and genuine client care, and are proud of the long-lasting relationships they developed over the years. \n Due to continued growth, we are recruiting an experienced Practice Senior Accountant to join their talented, supportive and ambitious team. \n This is a superb opportunity for a well-rounded practice professional who enjoys working across a varied client portfolio rather than being confined to a specialist area. You'll have the chance to work closely with clients, build trusted relationships and play a key role in supporting their financial success. \n The responsibilities of this vital role of senior Practice Accountant- \n\n • Preparing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies to FRS 102 Section 1A.\n, • Acting as business partner to clients, providing practical accounting, taxation and business advisory services\n, • Preparing and submitting; corporate and self-assessment tax and VAT returns\n, • Creating and maintaining solid client relationships and responding to queries professionally\n, • Maintaining accurate client records using Xero, Sage and QuickBooks\n, • Supporting and mentoring junior team members\n, • Ensuring compliance with current legislation and professional standards\n, • Assisting with payroll and audit assignments where required\n\n To be successful in this role, you will have: \n\n • ACA or ACCA qualification\n, • Proven experience working within an accountancy practice working to UK regulations specifically FRS 102 Section A, undertaking tasks as listed in the job description\n, • Good working knowledge of VAT; an understanding of payroll would be a benefit\n, • Experience using Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or similar cloud-based accounting software\n\n On a personal level you will demonstrate: \n\n • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail\n, • Outstanding client management experience.\n, • The ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines\n, • A positive, collaborative approach and willingness to support colleagues\n, • The skill to adjust your communication according to your audience be it a trainee or senior business partner, and to relay financial information clearly to those not trained in finance.\n\n So why join this firm over all the others? \n A Supportive, friendly and high calibre team \n Work alongside experienced partners and dedicated professionals who genuinely value teamwork and collaboration. \n Varied & interesting client portfolio \n Enjoy working with a broad range of businesses and individuals across different sectors, a role that offers an assortment of tasks, not the same day in day out. \n Career Progression \n Our client is committed to helping our people grow and develop, with opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career – this is demonstrated by the promotion of senior managers to Partner \n Client-focused culture \n Build meaningful, long-term relationships and become a trusted advisor to your clients. \n Stability & Growth \n Join a respected and well-established firm with ambitious plans. \n If you're an experienced senior Practice Accountant looking to join a progressive firm where your contribution is genuinely valued, we'd love to hear from you. Contact Natalie Harden at Reed directly in confidence or apply now if you hold all the desired skills and experience. \n

Commercial Litigation Solicitor / Associate (3–6 PQE) \n What's in it for you? \n\n • High-quality commercial litigation work with genuine variety\n, • Work closely with experienced Partners while developing your own caseload\n, • Clear progression opportunities within a growing and ambitious team\n, • Plenty of client contact and responsibility from day one\n, • Supportive, collaborative culture where your development is genuinely invested in\n, • Modern systems, strong administrative support and a firm committed to continuous improvement\n, • Competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including enhanced annual leave, healthcare, pension, life assurance and income protection\n\n The Role \n A well-established regional law firm is looking to recruit a Commercial Litigation Solicitor or Associate to join its growing Dispute Resolution team. \n This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with around 3–6 years' PQE who enjoys working on a broad range of commercial disputes and wants to continue developing under experienced senior lawyers while building their own client relationships. \n You'll advise a varied client base including SMEs, owner-managed businesses and private individuals across a diverse caseload including: \n\n • Contractual disputes\n, • Partnership and shareholder disputes\n, • Professional negligence and negligence claims\n, • Insolvency-related disputes\n, • Property litigation\n, • Construction disputes (where experience allows)\n\n Alongside managing your own matters, you'll assist on larger and more complex litigation, advising clients from initial instruction through to resolution. \n You'll also be encouraged to get involved in networking and business development as you continue to grow your profile. \n About You \n You'll be a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with approximately 3–6 years' PQE and experience handling a broad commercial litigation caseload. \n Ideally you'll have experience of: \n\n • Commercial and contractual disputes\n, • Civil litigation procedures and the Civil Procedure Rules\n, • Managing your own files with direct client responsibility\n, • Drafting pleadings, witness statements and settlement documentation\n, • Advising clients on litigation strategy and dispute resolution\n\n Experience in property litigation, construction disputes, partnership or shareholder disputes, insolvency litigation or mediation would be advantageous, but isn't essential. \n Most importantly, you'll be commercially minded, organised and proactive, with excellent communication skills and a genuine commitment to delivering exceptional client service. \n The Firm \n This is an established and highly respected regional law firm with an excellent reputation across the East of England. The firm continues to invest heavily in its people, technology and long-term growth, offering a modern, supportive working environment where collaboration and career development are genuinely encouraged. \n If you're looking for quality work, real progression and the opportunity to become an integral part of a successful litigation team, this is a fantastic opportunity. \n #INDCATS

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY CONVEYANCERCOLCHESTER, ESSEX£50,000 - £65,000 QED Legal are currently seeking a Residential Conveyancing Fee Earner or a Residential Property Solicitor, to join our well-respected client in Colchester, Essex. We are looking for someone with case handling skills to join their friendly and established residential team. You will be expected to manage a full and varied caseload for roughly around 3 years PQE. They're an excellent employer; they also offer 25 days holiday, flexible times, 2 days WFH pcw, enhanced sick pay, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, life assurance 3x sal, income protection, private healthcare, and more. The type of residential transactions you should have experience on are:\n\n • sales\n, • purchase\n, • leaseholds\n, • freeholds\n, • remortgages\n, • transfers of equity\nOn offer is to join a welcoming team, where there is genuinely investment in your development, and long term progress. If you do not have experience on a couple of the above, we still welcome applications. However please note if you do not have case handling experience within residential conveyancing, you will not be considered.If you believe you match the requirements to this role, or know someone who does, then get in touch with our Senior Legal Consultant Leah Roberts. Email: Mobile: LinkedIn: Or by applying to this vacancy. Synonym titles: licensed conveyancer, conveyancing solicitor, residential solicitor, residential conveyancing solicitor, conveyancing legal executive, residential legal executive, residential conveyancing legal executive, residential conveyancer, junior conveyancer, qualified conveyancer and more.

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Utilities) Colchester, Essex (Hybrid) £70,000 - £80,000 + Bonus + Hybrid Working + Progression + Pension + Benefits This is an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Manager to join a growing utilities contractor in a pivotal leadership role, taking ownership of the commercial function and helping shape the ambitious business's future growth. Are you an experienced Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor with a background in Gas Utilities, MRP or infrastructure? Do you have strong NEC contract knowledge and enjoy leading commercial performance while mentoring and developing others? This specialist utilities contractor delivers gas infrastructure and maintenance works across the UK, earning an excellent reputation for safety, quality and client delivery. Following continued growth, they are now looking to appoint a Commercial Manager to lead the day-to-day commercial function, working closely with the Operations Director and Group Commercial Director to maximise commercial performance across multiple live projects. In this role, you will oversee all commercial activities from project inception through to final account. You will take responsibility for CVRs, forecasting, commercial reporting, subcontractor management, valuations, compensation events and contractual compliance under NEC3 and NEC4 contracts. Alongside managing the commercial performance of the business, you will also mentor and develop a Junior Quantity Surveyor, helping to build a high-performing commercial team. This is an outstanding opportunity to join an expanding contractor where you'll have genuine influence over the business's commercial direction while advancing your career into a senior leadership position. The Role Lead the day-to-day commercial function across multiple live gas utility projects Produce CVRs, forecasting, commercial reporting and financial performance analysis Manage subcontractors, valuations, compensation events, variations and final accounts Administer NEC3 and NEC4 contracts across live projects Mentor and develop a Junior Quantity Surveyor Hybrid working - 3 days in the Colchester office and 2 days working from home The Person Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor with experience in Gas Utilities, MRP or infrastructure Strong working knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts Experienced in CVRs, forecasting and commercial reporting Proven ability to manage the commercial performance of multiple projects Leadership experience with the ability to mentor and develop junior team members Full UK Driving Licence Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed) To apply for this role or to be considered for further opportunities, please click "Apply Now" or contact Cameron Day at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

NXTGEN is pleased to be working with a well established and growing accountancy practice to recruit an experienced Accounts Senior to join its friendly and professional team. \n This Accounts Senior position offers a varied mix of accounts, bookkeeping, tax and client facing responsibilities, working with a diverse portfolio of Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies. It would suit a qualified or QBE accountant with solid practice experience who enjoys working closely with clients and wants a role where they can take ownership of their work. \n The successful Accounts Senior will have the opportunity to manage a broad range of client work, from preparing year end accounts through to dealing directly with HM Revenue & Customs and supporting clients with their day to day accounting queries. The firm offers a good level of flexibility too, with the opportunity to work from home two days per week once probation has been completed. \n As Accounts Senior, your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Preparing Sole Trader, Partnership and Limited Company accounts for a varied portfolio of clients\n, • Preparing accounts in accordance with FRS 102A and FRS 105\n, • Drafting associated tax computations alongside the preparation of client accounts\n, • Providing bookkeeping services for clients where required\n, • Supporting clients with bookkeeping queries and helping them resolve day to day accounting issues\n, • Liaising directly with HM Revenue & Customs on behalf of clients\n, • Advising clients on a range of accounting and tax related queries\n, • Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and becoming a trusted point of contact\n, • Managing your own workload and ensuring client work is completed accurately and within relevant deadlines\n, • Using Xero to complete accounts and bookkeeping work\n\n The ideal Accounts Senior will have : \n\n • At least 5 years of experience working within an accountancy practice, with strong experience across accounts preparation.\n, • You will ideally be ACA or ACCA qualified, although strong QBE candidates with the right practice experience will also be considered.\n, • Good knowledge of preparing accounts for Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies.\n, • A strong understanding of FRS 102A and FRS 105, alongside experience preparing associated tax computations.\n, • You will be confident dealing directly with clients and HM Revenue & Customs and comfortable providing advice on a range of accounting queries.\n, • Strong experience using Xero is important, with knowledge of QuickBooks, Sage, Excel, Dext or CCH also being advantageous.\n, • You will be organised, detail focused and able to manage your own workload across a varied client portfolio.\n, • A proactive and approachable personality, with the ability to build strong and lasting client relationships.\n\n If you are an experienced practice accountant looking for a varied Accounts Senior position where you can work with a diverse client portfolio, take ownership of your work and benefit from a supportive and flexible working environment, I would be keen to hear from you. \n Salary will depend on experience, with flexibility for candidates requiring study support \n 35 hour working week \n Hybrid working with 2 days from home after probation

Senior Claims Handler \n Colchester \n Up to £37,000 DOE | 35 Hours Per Week \n MPJ Recruitment are working in partnership with a growing claims management business to recruit an experienced Senior Claims Handler to join their Colchester team. \n We're looking for an experienced motor claims professional who can confidently manage their own caseload, investigate liability, make informed decisions and take ownership of claims from notification through to settlement. \n This is a great opportunity for someone looking to utilise their existing technical claims experience within a growing and supportive organisation. \n The Role \n As a Senior Claims Handler, you'll be responsible for managing a portfolio of motor claims, with responsibilities including: \n\n • Investigating liability and making informed claims decisions\n, • Managing Own Damage and Third Party Property Damage claims\n, • Handling Credit Hire and associated uninsured losses\n, • Managing reserves and indemnity throughout the lifecycle of a claim\n, • Liaising with repairers, engineers and other third parties\n, • Dealing with vehicle repairs, total loss and valuations\n, • Negotiating liability and quantum\n, • Identifying potential fraud and escalating concerns where appropriate\n, • Maintaining accurate and compliant claims records\n, • Proactively managing claims from first notification through to settlement\n, • Taking ownership of complex or technically challenging claims\n\n About You \n We're looking for an experienced claims professional who has: \n\n • Previous experience within motor claims\n, • Strong knowledge of liability and indemnity\n, • Experience managing a caseload with minimal supervision\n, • Confidence making decisions and taking ownership of claim outcomes\n, • Strong negotiation and communication skills\n, • A proactive approach to claims management\n, • The ability to manage complex claims and resolve issues effectively\n\n You don't need experience across every area of motor claims. Candidates with strong technical experience in areas such as Own Damage, TPPD, Credit Hire, Total Loss or Liability are encouraged to apply. \n What's on Offer? \n\n • Up to £37,000 depending on experience\n, • 35-hour working week\n, • Hybrid working inline with company hybrid working policy\n, • Additional annual leave with service\n, • Birthday leave\n, • Option to purchase additional holiday\n, • Private medical insurance\n, • Health cash plan\n, • Company pension\n, • Professional qualifications and ongoing development\n, • Free onsite parking\n\n Apply Now \n If you're an experienced Senior Claims Handler with a strong background in motor claims and are looking for your next opportunity with a growing business, we'd love to hear from you. \n MPJ Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency for this vacancy.

KM Recruitment is a specialist UK wide recruiter for the Skills and Employability sectors. Job Title: Chef Trainer / Assessor (Trainee or Qualified) Location: Home/Field based - Must be flexible with travel across Kent and Essex Starting salary: £29,000 - progressing to £30,000 + BONUS Package: Mileage expenses, excellent holiday entitlement, pension + much more! Type: Full-time, Permanent Duties include: Train, assess and deliver Chef/Senior Culinary Apprenticeship Qualifications up to Level 4. This is a hybrid role and will include online delivery, face to face employer site visits and workshop/classroom-based Chef training. Support learners to achieve Functional Skills Maths and English to level 2. Managing your diary efficiently to ensure timely visits and reviews are conducted. Organise and maintain documentation on learners' progress. Support, advise and motivate learners. Overcome barriers to learning and adapt delivery to meet learner’s needs.Essential Criteria: Must have experience of working as Head Chef or Sous Chef. Experience of cooking from scratch. Happy and confident to support learners with Functional Skills. Must be an excellent communicator who is learner and quality focussed. Organisational skills are a must, as well as the ability to plan your time effectively. Confident and professional with the ability to inspire and motivate people. Quality driven and prepared to go the extra mile for your learners. Full, clean UK driving licence and access to own vehicle. Must be flexible with travel.Please note: KM Recruitment receive a high number of applications for each role advertised and although we would like to we are not always able to deliver feedback to unsuccessful candidates. If you have not been contacted within 4 days then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest and keep an eye on our website for future opportunities

\n Senior Accountant - Accounts and Audit \n Competitive salary + benefits | Hybrid & Flexi-time | Full-time \n Are you an ambitious qualified accountant looking for a role where you can take ownership of a client portfolio, broaden your technical experience and play a meaningful part in a growing practice? \n We're working with a well-established accountancy firm that is entering an exciting period of significant growth. The business has strong plans for the future and is looking for a driven Senior Accountant who wants to develop alongside the firm, take on increasing responsibility and contribute to its continued success. \n The culture is friendly, collaborative and genuinely supportive, with teamwork at the heart of how the practice operates. It's a progressive environment where people are encouraged to develop their skills, build strong client relationships and have a voice in how the business moves forward. \n The Role \n This is a varied position combining approximately 50% accounts and 50% audit, making it well suited to someone who enjoys variety and wants to maintain a broad technical skill set. \n As a Senior Accountant, you'll manage a diverse portfolio of clients, lead assignments and work directly with clients to understand their needs and provide practical advice. Alongside year-end accounts and tax work, you'll gain valuable audit exposure, including leading assignments and overseeing junior team members. \n With the firm going through a period of expansion, there is genuine scope to take on more responsibility as your experience develops. \n What you'll be doing \n\n • Managing a varied portfolio of small and medium-sized businesses, including limited companies, groups, LLPs and partnerships\n, • Taking ownership of client assignments from planning through to completion\n, • Building strong relationships with clients and acting as a key point of contact for queries\n, • Preparing year-end statutory accounts for Partner review\n, • Managing bookkeeping, management accounts and VAT assignments\n, • Preparing corporation tax computations\n, • Planning and conducting audit assignments\n, • Supervising and reviewing the work of junior team members during audits\n, • Supporting Partners with ad hoc advisory and project work\n, • Identifying opportunities to provide clients with additional advice and support\n, • Contributing to the continued development of the wider team and practice\n\n What we're looking for \n You'll be ACA or ACCA qualified with at least three years' audit experience and a solid grounding across accounts and wider practice work. \n The ideal candidate will have experience of managing audits and be comfortable taking responsibility for assignments and client relationships. Exposure to charities or academies would be advantageous, although not essential. \n You'll also have: \n\n • Strong knowledge of statutory and management accounts\n, • Good understanding of VAT and corporation tax\n, • Confident client communication skills\n, • The ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines\n, • A collaborative approach to working with colleagues\n, • Good attention to detail and commercial awareness\n, • A genuine interest in progressing your career within practice\n, • A full driving licence\n\n What's on offer \n This is a particularly good time to join, with the accountancy firm investing in its future and operating with clear growth ambitions. The role offers the chance to develop with the business rather than simply step into an established position. \n The package includes: \n\n • Competitive salary based on experience\n, • Hybrid working\n, • Flexi-time to support a healthy work-life balance\n, • Free on-site parking\n, • Ongoing professional development\n, • Increasing responsibility and progression opportunities as the firm grows\n\n The accountancy practice is looking for someone ambitious, commercially minded and keen to be part of its next stage of development. If you want a role that combines accounts, audit, client contact and progression within a firm with strong growth plans, this could be an excellent next step. \n If you're considering your next move and would like to discuss the opportunity confidentially, get in touch to find out more about the Senior Accountant position.

Cobalt is working with a founder-led residential block management business to appoint a Head of Risk, Governance & Building Safety as it strengthens its approach to governance, compliance and building safety. \n This is an opportunity to join a growing specialist managing agent where the successful candidate will have direct access to senior leadership and visible backing from the founders. Rather than inheriting a finished structure, you will have the opportunity to shape a function designed to support the organisation's growth over the long term. \n The package includes: \n • Salary of up to £70,000, with flexibility for an exceptional candidate. \n * Hybrid working, typically involving one to two days per week in the office and/or on site. \n * Private healthcare. \n * Pension. \n * Long-term holiday incentive. \n * Travel across London and the South East as required. \n The role and responsibilities \n Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Head of Risk, Governance & Building Safety will establish and lead a second-line control function across the business, with responsibility for the Health & Safety team. \n This is not a day-to-day property management position and does not involve managing a personal portfolio. Instead, you will provide oversight, challenge and direction across risk, governance, regulatory compliance and building safety. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n • Designing and developing the organisation's risk, governance and compliance framework. \n * Providing strategic oversight of building safety compliance, including higher-risk building processes and requirements arising from the Building Safety Act 2022. \n * Establishing clear responsibility boundaries, escalation routes, audit trails and evidence standards across the business. \n * Providing independent challenge to operational teams and directing corrective action where governance, compliance or safety concerns arise. \n * Providing oversight on governance matters affecting Resident Management Companies, Right to Manage Companies, freeholders and associated client boards. \n * Supporting controls relating to contractors, insurance, service charge recoverability and legal risk. \n * Developing risk registers, governance dashboards and reporting for senior leadership. \n * Monitoring regulatory change and advising the Managing Director and founders on emerging risks and business readiness. \n A key priority for the Head of Risk, Governance & Building Safety will be to leave the business with a more structured, defensible and scalable control environment, including stronger higher-risk building processes and portfolio-wide governance controls. \n The skills needed and requirements \n We are looking for someone who can combine knowledge of residential property regulation with the judgement required to influence senior stakeholders and constructively challenge operational teams. \n You will need: \n • Strong working knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022, fire safety legislation and the wider leasehold governance framework. \n * Experience of building, strengthening or leading governance and compliance frameworks within residential property. \n * Working knowledge of residential block management, building safety or compliance leadership. \n * The ability to work credibly with senior leadership, client directors, consultants, insurers and legal stakeholders. \n * The judgement to identify control weaknesses and require appropriate corrective action. \n * Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce defensible, board-level reporting. \n Experience relating to higher-risk buildings, safety case support, Golden Thread information, resident engagement requirements or regulator-facing matters would be beneficial. \n Experience and qualifications in leasehold property management would be particularly advantageous, including membership of a relevant professional body such as IRPM, TPI, MRICS or CIH. Additional health and safety qualifications, such as the NEBOSH General Certificate or NEBOSH Fire Safety, or membership of bodies such as CABE or IFE, would also be beneficial but are not essential. \n For someone looking to move beyond maintaining an existing compliance framework, this Head of Risk, Governance & Building Safety position offers the opportunity to build one. You will have the scope to influence how governance and building safety operate across a growing residential property business and create structures designed to remain effective as the organisation develops. \n Interviews are expected to progress promptly, so apply now to be considered. \n Due to the volume of applications received, if you don't hear back from us, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. \n If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever, please let your Cobalt consultant know.

Great Finance Operations Don't Just Happen. Great Teams Make Them Happen. \n Love keeping the numbers accurate, the cash moving and the team performing at its best? \n This is an opportunity to take ownership of the day-to-day engine room of a fast-moving finance function - leading a talented team while keeping Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, banking and cash management running smoothly. \n At Bulk™, we're on an incredible journey. \n We're transforming from a manufacturing-led retailer into a destination brand for active nutrition, disrupting the industry through bold thinking, innovative products and ambitious growth plans. \n Now we're looking for a Senior Accounts / Supervisor who can bring together strong finance operations knowledge, people leadership and a continuous improvement mindset to help us keep raising the bar. \n The Role at a Glance: \n Senior Accounts / Supervisor \n Colchester, Essex | Hybrid - 3 Days Office \n Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits \n Full Time | Permanent \n Reporting to: Finance Operations Manager Direct Reports: 4 Finance Team Members \n Company: Bulk™ - One of Europe's Fastest Growing Active Nutrition Brands \n Culture: Ambitious | Collaborative | Fast-Paced | Innovative \n The Opportunity \n As Senior Accounts / Supervisor, you'll oversee the day-to-day delivery of our finance operations while leading and developing a team of four. \n You'll keep the fundamentals running brilliantly - accurate processing, strong controls, healthy cash management and smooth month-end delivery - while looking for opportunities to make our processes more efficient and effective. \n It's a hands-on leadership role combining finance operations, cash management, reporting, process improvement and people development. \n You'll be close enough to the detail to understand what's happening, while giving your team the direction, coaching and support they need to deliver. \n What You'll Be Doing \n Finance Operations \n • Oversee day-to-day Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activity. \n • Manage monthly sales and purchase ledger reviews. \n • Ensure finance processing is accurate, controlled and completed to deadline. \n • Maintain strong operational finance processes and identify opportunities to improve them. \n • Monitor financial controls and ensure agreed procedures are consistently followed. \n • Support operational sign-off for new systems, processes and improvements. \n Cash Management & Treasury \n • Own the weekly cash forecast and present key findings to senior finance leadership. \n • Manage treasury-related processes and controls. \n • Review payment runs and support payment execution where required. \n • Oversee bank reconciliations and ensure outstanding items are resolved promptly. \n Reporting & Performance \n • Produce monthly operational reporting and provide clear performance insights. \n • Monitor KPIs and highlight emerging performance, workload or resource risks. \n • Review operational metrics and identify potential control issues. \n Leading the Team \n • Lead, coach and develop a team of four finance professionals. \n About You \n You're a hands-on finance professional who understands the detail but also enjoys helping other people succeed. \n Organised, accurate and commercially aware, you're comfortable managing competing priorities and spotting where a process could work better. \n You'll likely bring: \n • At least 3 years' experience within finance or accounting. \n • Previous experience leading, supervising or coaching a finance team. \n • Strong practical knowledge of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. \n • Experience managing operational workloads, deadlines and competing priorities. \n • Exposure to cash forecasting, treasury or banking processes. \n • Strong Excel and accounting systems skills. \n • Excellent attention to detail and a strong control mindset. \n • Confident communication and relationship-building skills. \n • A proactive, solutions-focused approach to problems. \n • The ability to work independently while contributing to wider finance team objectives. \n You'll Thrive Here If You \n • Enjoy leading from the front rather than managing from a distance. \n • Stay organised and accurate when things get busy. \n • Naturally look for ways to improve processes. \n • Take ownership rather than waiting to be asked. \n • Enjoy developing people and seeing your team succeed. \n • Are comfortable working in an ambitious, fast-moving environment. \n What Are The Gains? \n • Monthly Bulk Bank Benefits Allowance. \n • Subsidised Gym Membership. \n • Birthday Day Off. \n • PerkBox Subscription. \n • 60% Discount on Bulk™ Products. \n • Flexi Start Scheme. \n • Optional Additional Annual Leave. \n • Pension Scheme. \n • Life Assurance. \n • Medicash Healthcare Benefits. \n • Volunteering Day. \n • Cycle to Work Scheme. \n • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave. \n • Fully Stocked Bulk™ Pantry. \n • Happy Hour Drinks Fridge. \n • Summer Working Hours. \n • Ongoing Learning & Development Opportunities. \n Why Bulk™? \n You'll be joining a high-growth brand that's ambitious about where it's going and equally ambitious about developing the people helping it get there. \n For you, that means the opportunity to strengthen your leadership experience, influence how finance operations are delivered and help shape better processes as the business continues to evolve. \n It's a role for someone who wants to lead people, own the detail and make finance operations better - not simply keep the existing processes ticking over. \n Apply Now \n If you're ready to take greater ownership, develop a talented finance team and help keep the financial engine of a high-growth consumer brand running brilliantly, we'd love to hear from you. \n Application notice... 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Priory Elm Park – Ardleigh, near Colchester, Essex - is a specialist brain injury service based in Ardleigh, near Colchester, Essex. We provide expert neurobehavioral assessment, rehabilitation and specialist care for people with complex neurological needs following an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). This is a 17 bed service. We are entering an exciting new chapter as our service transitions from a hospital setting to a Specialist Residential Nursing Service, designed to meet the increasing demand for high-quality neurorehabilitation and specialist residential care within the local community. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Home Manager who is NMC registered (RGN, RMN or RNLD) and has a proven track record of successfully leading a residential nursing service. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Elm Park, leading the transition while ensuring exceptional standards of care and operational excellence. About the Role: As the CQC Registered Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the leadership, performance and day-to-day management of the service. Working closely with the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) and senior leadership, you will lead the transition from hospital to specialist residential nursing, ensuring the service continues to deliver outstanding, person-centred care throughout the change. This role requires an experienced leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality care, developing teams, driving continuous improvement and creating an environment where both residents and colleagues can thrive. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and support the successful transition of the service from a hospital environment to a Specialist Residential Nursing Service., • Provide visible, compassionate and effective leadership, promoting a culture of dignity, respect, inclusion and continuous improvement., • Ensure the home operates in full compliance with CQC regulations, legislation, health and safety requirements and organisational policies., • Take overall responsibility for quality, governance, compliance, budgets and operational performance., • Work collaboratively with the MDT to deliver safe, effective and person-centred care that enables residents to achieve their rehabilitation goals and maximise independence., • Oversee care planning, clinical documentation and nursing records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with best practice., • Recruit, develop and retain a high-performing team through coaching, mentoring, supervision and ongoing professional development., • Drive innovation and service improvement, ensuring the home continues to meet the changing needs of individuals with complex neurological conditions., • Build positive relationships with residents, families, commissioners and external stakeholders to promote excellent outcomes and service reputation. To be successful in this role, you will have: • Current NMC registration (RGN, RMN or RNLD)., • Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Home Manager within a residential nursing or specialist care setting., • Demonstrable experience of managing CQC-regulated services with a strong understanding of regulatory compliance and quality standards., • Experience leading organisational change or service development, ideally including service transitions., • Excellent leadership, communication and people management skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams., • Strong financial and operational management experience., • A genuine passion for delivering exceptional, person-centred care for people with complex neurological needs., • A proactive, resilient and solutions-focused approach with the ability to lead confidently through change. Why Join Priory? This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact within a specialist service at a transformational point in its journey. You'll be empowered to shape the future of Elm Park, lead an experienced multidisciplinary team and make a meaningful difference to the lives of people living with acquired brain injuries and complex neurological conditions. If you are an ambitious, compassionate leader looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you! This position is a leadership role at Priory and during the interview process we will be assessing candidates against our leadership behaviours. These are a set of ten values driven behaviours that define great leadership at Priory. They are integral to driving a positive high performing culture where we strive to deliver the best care and outcomes for the people we support. You can find out more about our interview approach and our leadership behaviours _. We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us. • Contributory pension scheme, • PMI cover - individual, • Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme), • Access to development opportunities, • Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel, • Leadership & management development, • Long service award, • Refer a friend bonuses, • Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3000 (Terms apply) Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified. Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer _. For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement _. All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.

About the Job \n \n Dispute Resolution Solicitor – Up to £70,000 Salary + Benenfits + Bonus \n \n This is a superb opportunity to join an award-winning, modern, dynamic, and supportive law firm offering specialist quality legal advice to commercial clients and private individuals. \n \n The firm is recognised across the region for its outstanding client care and high-quality commercial and private client work. \n \n Due to the development and expansion of the firm’s Dispute Resolution offering, it is now seeking to appoint an experienced Litigation Solicitor to work alongside existing partners, driving a resilient and varied legal practice. \n \n The ideal candidate will have dealt and handled Insolvency matters, negligence and professional negligence, breach of contract, landlord and tenant matters and enforcement of judgements. \n \n The Candidate \n \n\n • A Litigation Solicitor with at least 5 years PQE or equivalent\n, • Ability to work to targets, to prioritise and manage a varied caseload\n, • Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative\n, • Business Development and attend Networking Events for the firm\n, • Strong legal and leadership skills with an eye for detail\n, • Excellent organisation and time-management skills\n\n \n The Benefits and How to Apply \n \n\n • Competitive basic salary\n, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays\n, • Flexible working\n, • Parking\n, • Company Pension\n, • Progression Opportunities\n, • Supportive working environment\n, • Free onsite parking\n, • Accessible to public transport (transport links to both train and bus routes)\n\n \n Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone \n \n Contact: Thomas Brown, Retained Consultant \n Direct Dial: 0203 918 1665 Mobile: 07495 117 132 \n Email: thomas.brown@williamjamesrecruitment.com \n \n More About William James Recruitment \n \n William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments

The Health & Safety Advisor will report to the Operations Director and SHE Manager and will work closely with: \n \n\n • Workshop Management\n, • Production Supervisors\n, • Site Management Teams\n, • SHEQ Department\n\n \n Job Purpose: \n \n The Health & Safety Advisor is responsible for supporting the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the company’s Health & Safety management systems across workshop, fabrication, and site environments. \n \n The primary purpose of the role is to ensure that all operational activities are conducted in compliance with applicable health and safety legislation, company procedures, and industry best practice. \n \n The role requires strong practical knowledge of workshop operations, fabrication processes, mechanical installation activities, and construction environments, along with the ability to promote a proactive safety culture throughout the business. \n \n The Health & Safety Advisor will provide professional guidance and monitoring to ensure that risks are identified, controlled, and managed effectively. \n \n Essential Criteria: \n \n\n • National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent, e.g. NVQ Level 6)\n, • 5+ Years of experience as a H&S Advisor in construction or workshop for senior position\n\n \n Key Roles and Responsibilities: \n \n Health & Safety Management \n\n • Promote and maintain a positive safety culture throughout workshop and project environments.\n, • Ensure compliance with all applicable health and safety legislation including Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.\n, • Support the implementation of company Health & Safety policies, procedures, and management systems.\n, • Assist management teams in identifying hazards and implementing appropriate control measures.\n, • Provide practical safety advice to operational teams and management.\n\n \n Workshop Safety Management \n\n • Support the safe operation of workshop and fabrication facilities.\n, • Monitor safe working practices relating to:\n, • Fabrication and welding operations\n, • Mechanical assembly activities\n, • Use of lifting equipment and cranes\n, • Operation of plant and machinery\n, • Manual handling activities\n, • Storage and movement of materials\n, • Ensure safe systems of work are implemented and maintained within the workshop environment.\n, • Carry out routine workshop inspections and safety audits.\n, • Support workshop supervisors in identifying and controlling operational risks.\n\n \n Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) \n\n • Assist operational teams in the preparation and review of:\n, • Risk Assessments\n, • Method Statements\n, • Safe Systems of Work\n, • Ensure RAMS are suitable, sufficient, and effectively communicated to the workforce.\n, • Monitor compliance with approved RAMS during operational activities.\n\n \n Inspections and Audits \n\n • Conduct regular workplace inspections across:\n, • Workshops and fabrication facilities\n, • Construction sites\n, • Identify hazards, unsafe conditions, and opportunities for improvement.\n, • Prepare inspection reports and ensure corrective actions are implemented.\n, • Support internal and external safety audits.\n\n \n Incident Management \n\n • Ensure all incidents, accidents, and near misses are reported in accordance with company procedures.\n, • Support the investigation of incidents and root cause analysis.\n, • Identify lessons learned and ensure corrective and preventative actions are implemented.\n, • Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements including Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 where applicable.\n\n \n Training and Safety Awareness \n\n • Support the delivery of health and safety inductions for employees and subcontractors.\n, • Assist with toolbox talks and safety briefings within workshop and project environments.\n, • Promote workforce engagement in safety initiatives.\n, • Identify training needs and support the development of safety competence across operational teams.\n\n \n Compliance and Documentation \n\n • Assist in maintaining Health & Safety documentation including:\n, • Risk assessments\n, • Inspection records\n, • Training records\n, • Incident reports\n, • Audit findings\n, • Support compliance with company management systems including ISO 45001.\n, • Ensure documentation is accurate, up to date, and available for audit.\n\n \n Supply Chain and Contractor Management \n\n • Support the evaluation and monitoring of subcontractor safety performance.\n, • Review subcontractor RAMS and safety documentation.\n, • Monitor subcontractor compliance with company safety requirements.\n, • Promote consistent safety standards across the supply chain.\n\n \n Continuous Improvement \n\n • Support the development and improvement of the company’s Health & Safety management systems.\n, • Identify opportunities to improve safety performance, processes, and procedures.\n, • Assist with safety initiatives, campaigns, and improvement programmes.\n, • Provide feedback to senior management on safety performance trends.\n\n \n Professional Development \n\n • Maintain professional competence through continued professional development (CPD).\n, • Stay informed of industry best practice and regulatory developments.\n, • Support the wider SHEQ team with improvement initiatives and knowledge sharing.\n\n

Contentious Probate Senior Associate / Legal Director - Colchester - Up to £82,000 + Benefits \n \n Our client is an established and long-standing full-service law firm that is consistently ranked highly across its practice areas throughout legal directories. The firm has also won various awards for its commitment to its local community and service to its clients. \n \n The firm’s award-winning Will’s Trust and Probate team ranked in the Legal 500 is recruiting a senior-level Contentious Probate Solicitor to work alongside existing partners and advise a vast number of Hertfordshire clients as well as HNWI in London and across the UK. \n \n The successful candidate will bring the expertise to manage a varied and high-quality caseload of inheritance, trust and estate disputes. \n \n The Candidate \n \n\n • Minimum 5 years PQE as a Contentious Probate Solicitor\n, • Member of ACTAPS - Not Essential but advantageous\n, • A good understanding of the Inheritance Act\n, • Strong legal and leadership skills with an eye for detail\n, • Excellent organisation and time-management skills\n, • Strong legal and leadership skills with an eye for detail\n\n \n The Benefits and How to Apply \n \n\n • Generous annual leave plus Bank Holidays (dependent on starting level)\n, • Market-leading salary – Up to £82,000 + Bonus Scheme\n, • Death in service\n, • Group income protection\n, • Pension\n, • Onsite Car Parking\n, • Sick pay\n\n \n Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone. \n \n Contact Thomas Brown Retained Consultant \n Office Number: 0203 918 1665 Mobile: 07495 117 132 \n Email: Thomas.brown@williamjamesrecruitment.com \n \n More About William James Recruitment \n \n William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.

AJ Chambers is working with a renowned law firm based in Colchester and they are currently recruiting for a Senior Associate to join their residential property team. \n \n You’ll be taking over existing conveyancing matters and the firm is adopting AI technology to help streamline their service so a Lawyer who embraces technology will be important. You’ll be given full autonomy and progression opportunities will be available. \n \n Key aspects: \n · Sales & purchases \n · Freehold & leasehold \n · Transfer of equity \n · Re-mortgages \n \n You’ll be offered a package which includes: \n · A competitive salary \n · 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays \n · Cash health plan \n · Bonus \n \n Please apply or get in touch with Andrew Fragnito-Day at AJ Chambers.

Job Title: Underwriting Team Leader - E Trade \n Location: Essex \n Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience \n Sector: Insurance / MGA \n \n Our client is a rapidly expanding MGA with a growing presence across the UK and ambitious plans for significant growth over the next 48 months. As part of this continued expansion, they are looking to appoint an Underwriting Team Leader to take responsibility for a team of five Underwriters. This is a hands-on leadership role, focused on developing people, driving performance and ensuring the team consistently delivers against its underwriting and commercial objectives. \n \n The Role: \n \n You will lead and manage a team of five Underwriters, providing day-to-day direction, coaching and support. A key part of the role will be developing the team and helping individuals reach their full potential through regular 1-to-1s, clear objectives and ongoing performance management. \n You will be responsible for ensuring the team hits its targets, maintaining high underwriting standards and providing support on more complex underwriting decisions where required. \n The role will also involve working closely with senior management to support the MGA's wider growth plans, identify opportunities to improve performance and help build a high-performing underwriting function as the business continues to expand. \n \n Key Responsibilities: \n \n\n • Lead, coach and develop a team of five Underwriters.\n, • Conduct regular 1-to-1s and manage individual performance against agreed objectives.\n, • Drive the team to achieve underwriting, productivity and commercial targets.\n, • Provide technical underwriting support and guidance on complex cases.\n, • Maintain strong underwriting standards and ensure the team operates within agreed appetite and authority.\n, • Identify training and development needs across the team.\n, • Work closely with senior management to support the company's ambitious growth strategy.\n\n \n About You: \n \n We are looking for an experienced insurance professional with a strong underwriting background and proven leadership capability. \n You may already be an Underwriting Team Leader, or you could be a Senior Underwriter ready to take the next step into people management. \n You will be confident managing performance, developing individuals and creating an environment where people are motivated to succeed. You will also have strong commercial awareness and the technical credibility to support your team with underwriting decisions. \n \n This is an excellent opportunity to join an MGA at an exciting stage \n \n If you have the relevant experience or know someone who does, please contact Louis Gibbs on 07458 162849 or email louis.gibbs@lawesgroup.co.uk. \n

Restaurant General Manager - New Store Opening - QSR \n \n We’re growing quickly and building a restaurant brand that guests love and teams are proud to be part of. To help us do that, we’re looking for an experienced Restaurant General Manager who knows how to run a successful, high-volume operation—and make it a great place to work. \n \n This is a role for someone who takes real ownership. You’ll lead your restaurant as if it were your own business, bringing together commercial performance, brilliant food, fast service and a motivated team. \n \n You’ll understand the numbers, but you’ll also understand that great results start with great people. From developing future leaders to improving guest experience, you’ll set the standard and make sure your team has everything they need to succeed. \n \n What’s in it for you? \n\n • Up to £42,000 salary\n, • Performance-related bonus of up to 10%\n, • £1,000 management referral bonus\n, • 30 days’ holiday, plus your birthday off\n, • Private healthcare\n, • Free meals while working and employee discounts when you’re off shift\n, • Access to employee benefits, including gym, technology and company car schemes\n, • Clear career progression and development opportunities\n, • Ongoing training through our dedicated learning platform\n\n \n What you’ll be responsible for \n You’ll have full accountability for the performance of your restaurant, including: \n\n • Leading, motivating and developing a high-performing team\n, • Managing your restaurant’s P&L, sales, labour and food costs\n, • Delivering consistently high standards across food quality, service, cleanliness and guest experience\n, • Ensuring full compliance with HACCP, food safety, health and safety, and employment legislation\n, • Recruiting great people and creating meaningful development and succession plans\n, • Building effective rotas that meet business needs, team availability and labour budgets\n, • Managing stock, ordering, inventory and waste\n, • Reviewing performance data and turning insights into clear actions\n, • Maintaining audit, operational and brand standards\n, • Creating a positive, energetic culture where people enjoy coming to work\n, • Staying calm, visible and decisive during the busiest periods\n\n \n What we’re looking for \n You’ll already have experience leading a branded, high-volume QSR or fast-casual restaurant as a General Manager or in a comparable senior role. \n \n You’ll also bring: \n\n • A strong track record of growing sales and delivering against targets\n, • Confidence managing budgets, P&L and controllable costs\n, • Excellent knowledge of food safety, quality, cleanliness and operational compliance\n, • Experience with labour scheduling, stock control and inventory systems\n, • A people-first leadership style, with examples of building strong teams and developing future managers\n, • The ability to make sound decisions in a fast-moving environment\n, • High standards, commercial awareness and a genuine sense of ownership\n, • The resilience and adaptability to lead through change\n\n \n Experience supporting new restaurant openings or working across multiple sites would be an advantage, but it isn’t essential. \n \n Everyone belongs here \n We believe people do their best work when they feel respected, supported and able to be themselves. \n \n We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow. Every application is assessed on experience, ability and potential—nothing else. \n \n Ready to take ownership of a restaurant, build an outstanding team and deliver results you can be proud of? We’d love to hear from you.

Health and Social Care Assessor \n Colchester and Surrounding Areas | Hybrid working \n Full Time & Part Time Available | Permanent \n £27,000 - £30,000 per year + bonus + expenses \n \n Please only apply if you meet the following essential criteria: \n\n • Level 3+ qualification in Health & Social Care\n, • Minimum 2 years’ recent experience in Adult Health & Social Care (Senior Carer level or above)\n, • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel\n\n \n Applications will only be considered from candidates who meet all the essential criteria listed above. \n \n This role would suit candidates with experience in Adult Care as a Senior Carer, Care Coordinator, Team Leader, Deputy Manager, Registered Manager, Care Manager or an existing Health & Social Care Assessor \n \n The Role \n\n • We’re recruiting for a Health and Social Care Assessor to support learners working towards apprenticeship qualifications across workplace settings.\n, • You will support, coach and assess learners, helping them develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to successfully complete their programme.\n, • You will work with learners across Colchester and surrounding areas, combining remote delivery with planned workplace visits.\n, • You will manage your own diary and workload to meet key performance targets and ensure learner progress.\n, • No learner sourcing is required – all learners are provided, allowing you to focus on delivery, coaching and assessment.\n, • This role is sometimes referred to as Apprenticeship Assessor, Health and Social Care Tutor or Skills Coach within Health and Social Care.\n\n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Build strong relationships with learners and employers through regular reviews and engagement\n, • Deliver high-quality teaching, coaching and assessment sessions aligned to apprenticeship standards\n, • Conduct workplace observations to assess practical competency\n, • Review learner work and provide timely, constructive feedback\n, • Support learners with Functional Skills (Maths & English) where required\n, • Prepare learners for End Point Assessment (EPA)\n, • Monitor learner progress and ensure timely achievement of qualifications\n, • Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and a safe learning environment at all times\n\n \n Benefits \n\n • Home-based role with planned travel (mileage and expenses paid)\n, • 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas & New Year shutdown\n, • Bonus scheme\n, • Pension & life assurance\n, • Health cash plan & wellbeing support\n, • EV car scheme access\n, • Access to employee discounts\n, • Referral bonus\n, • Plus, many more\n\n \n About t2 Group \n t2 Group is the UK’s largest health and social care apprenticeship provider, delivering high-quality apprenticeships and professional qualifications. \n We focus on quality, consistency, and supporting both learners and employers to achieve strong outcomes across the Health & Social Care sector. \n \n Apply today to join our team and support the next generation of Health & Social Care professionals.

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Lofthouse Group is seeking a Senior Architect / Technical Lead in Chelmsford to shape delivery and set technical standards across residential and mixed‑use schemes. You’ll lead from the front, mentor colleagues and drive quality across design, tender and construction phases. Joining a growing practice, you’ll partner with clients and consultants, manage complex technical information and help evolve the team’s capabilities while maintaining a hands-on, collaborative culture that rewards #J-18808-Ljbffr

9:00am – 5:30pm, Monday to Friday (three days in office) (Occasional early starts, late finishes, and client travel may be required) As Client Services Director, you’ll lead and develop our Client Services team to deliver exceptional service and build strong, long-lasting client relationships. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure high-quality work is delivered on brief and on budget, while also helping to identify and grow new business opportunities. This role plays a key part in driving team performance, nurturing talent, and ensuring our clients receive a consistently outstanding experience. • Generous Holidays starting from 33 days per annum, • Birthday leave (post-probation), • Tax Free EOT Bonus, • Social events organised by our Social Committee, • Optional private medical insurance after 1 year, • Long service awards every 5 years, • Employee of the Quarter programme, • Free tea, coffee, snacks, kitchen facilities, and breakout spaces, • Beer Fridge Fridays, • Pirkx benefits from day one, • Lead, inspire, and develop the Client Services team to deliver outstanding customer service, • Build and maintain strong senior-level client relationships and key accounts, • Oversee delivery of high-quality work that meets client briefs, budgets, and timelines, • Drive best practice across client servicing and continuously improve processes, • Identify and support new business opportunities and account growth, • Own financial targets and motivate the team to achieve performance goals, • Proven experience in a senior client services or account leadership role within an agency environment, • Strong track record of managing and developing high-performing teams, • Experience managing key client relationships and multiple stakeholder groups, • Commercially minded with the ability to spot and convert new business opportunities, • Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills, • Highly organised with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment #J-18808-Ljbffr

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