Senior jobs in Sale - Page 3Crear alertas

Head of Engineering - £80 – 90k – Cheshire – Hybrid – 2 Days in office Our client, a leading SaaS business, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Engineering to lead their talented development team. This role is crucial as the business continues innovating and expanding its marketing technology offerings. The Head of Engineering will manage a team of 5 developers, ensuring technical excellence and driving strategic initiatives, while remaining partly hands-on with the technology stack, which includes PHP, Laravel, React, MySQL, and AWS. Responsibilities: • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 5 developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture., • Oversee the development and delivery of high-quality software solutions aligned with business goals., • Maintain a hands-on role in coding, particularly in PHP, React, MySQL, and AWS., • Implement engineering best practices, processes, and standards to ensure the scalability and reliability of the platform., • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, Marketing, and Sales, to align engineering efforts with business objectives., • Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets to ensure timely and within-budget delivery., • Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation., • Conduct regular performance reviews, provide feedback, and support the professional development of team members., • Ensure the security, stability, and performance of the platform, implementing necessary measures to protect data integrity and availability. Requirements: • Proven experience in a senior engineering role, with a track record of leading and managing development teams., • Strong proficiency in PHP, React, MySQL, and AWS., • Ability to balance hands-on coding with strategic leadership responsibilities. Benefits: • Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses, • Flexible working hours, • At home set up paid for, • Healthcare plan, • Extensive holiday allowance, • Bike to work scheme, • Comprehensive dental insurance, • Remote working hours Join our client’s forward-thinking team and play a crucial role in shaping the future of marketing technology. If you are a visionary leader with a passion for technology and innovation, we encourage you to apply.

Position: Project Architect Location: Manchester Salary: Up to £55,000 + hybrid working + further benefits to be discussed We are representing a leading multi-disciplinary Architectural Practice seeking a Project Architect to join their Manchester Victoria office. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a collaborative and innovative team, delivering high-profile projects across sectors such as Commercial, Healthcare, Education and Residential. Project are traditionally between the values of £10m-£150m. The successful Project Architect will be working across all RIBA Stages. Our client are receptive in their search, so Senior Architects are also encouraged to apply. The successful Project Architect will bring strong technical expertise, experience leading project teams, and a deep understanding of UK building regulations and BIM. This role offers the opportunity to mentor junior team members, lead design packages and contribute to the success of complex, design-led projects. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a leading architectural practice, contributing to high-profile projects and advancing your career in a progressive, design-led environment. Project Architect - Salary & Benefits • Competitive salary: £45,000 - £55,000 DOE, • Hybrid working & flexible hours to support work-life balance, • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, • Private healthcare & enhanced pension scheme, • Professional fees paid, • Continuous training & career development, • Regular team-building events, networking opportunities, and social activities., • Cycle to work scheme, • Sick pay insurance, life insurance & critical illness cover Project Architect - Overview • Lead the design development and delivery of projects across multiple sectors, ensuring proposals meet client aspirations, planning requirements, and UK building regulations, • Oversee BIM coordination and guide the production of high-quality Revit models, ensuring accurate integration of architectural, structural, and MEP information, • Deliver projects ranging from £5M to £150M, including commercial office developments, major healthcare facilities, and large-scale residential schemes, from concept through construction, • Coordinate closely with Engineers, Consultants, and Contractors to resolve design challenges, safeguard design intent, and maintain quality through all RIBA stages, • Prepare, review, and manage detailed design packages, including planning submissions, tender documentation, and construction information, • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation and compliance requirements, including the Building Safety Act, ensuring all projects adhere to best practice and regulatory standards, • Mentor and support junior team members, fostering strong design capability, technical understanding, and professional development Project Architect - Requirements • Strong experience with technical delivery on projects, • Good knowledge of Revit, • Healthcare experience would be advantageous but not essential, • In-depth knowledge of UK building regulations, construction methodologies, and material specifications., • ARB or RIBA Architect, • Excellent communication and leadership skills, • Strong problem-solving ability and a proactive approach to technical challenges., • Live within a commutable distance of Manchester Victoria office

Software Engineer in Test FULLY ONSITE – MANCHESTER | UP TO £55,000 DOE Automation / Playwright / JavaScript / TypeScript / Cypress / Postman / Azure DevOps Are you a passionate automation engineer who thrives on building robust frameworks and delivering high-quality software? We’re looking for a Software Engineer in Test with strong Playwright automation experience to join our growing Manchester team. ABOUT US: We design and build software that empowers organisations to manage people, processes, and performance effectively. From HR tools to workplace tracking solutions, we create intuitive products that help businesses thrive. Due to our growth in recent years and our plans for the future, we are looking to bring on an experienced Senior SEIT to be a real driving force behind the upcoming success and to allow us to work to a high standard. ABOUT THE ROLE: You will be working in a close nit product team and collaborating with your colleagues each day. You will have a key influence in the work they do and display a drive for continuous improvement. We use a wide variety of cutting edge and modern tech, but you will mainly be working Cypress, Postman, Visual Studio, Android Studio and Azure DevOps WHAT YOU’LL GET Salary up to £55,000 Up to 28 days holiday + bank holidays Contributory pension scheme Agile, collaborative working culture Regular team socials and a supportive, innovative environment WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR Strong hands-on experience with Playwright Solid understanding of API testing using Postman or similar tools. Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, etc.). Familiarity with mobile testing and tools like BrowserStack is advantageous. A proactive mindset with a focus on automation. Passion, enthusiasm and Drive TO BE CONSIDERED…. Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

About the Job Commercial Partner - Manchester - Salary up to £180,000 An award-winning, values-driven law firm renowned for its client-centric approach and supportive culture is seeking an established Commercial Partner to join their Manchester office. Join a team of senior professionals who’ve chosen to do things differently: client-focused, ego-free, and truly collaborative. With a focus placed on building long-term relationships, their culture is modern, commercial, and energising. With a reputation for delivering innovative and business-critical solutions, the firm supports some of the most exciting and ambitious businesses. This firm is redefining what it means to be a modern legal partner—combining deep commercial insight with a collaborative, people-first culture. With ambitious growth, a stellar client base, a strong pipeline in retail, e-commerce, and consumer-facing sectors, plus broader commercial work. The Role Whether you’re a seasoned Partner or a senior lawyer ready for the next step, this is a chance to build something exciting. Key Responsibilities: • Advising on a wide range of commercial contracts, outsourcing projects, and technology-related matters., • Working with a diverse client base, including international businesses and household names, to deliver innovative solutions., • Leading on complex, high-value matters, providing strategic advice on business-critical issues., • Building strong client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives., • Taking initiative with BD and team leadership. This role offers a unique blend of top-quality work and a supportive culture. The Candidate • Proven expertise in Commercial law., • An established network and client base., • Proven leadership and management experience., • A strong track record of advising on complex commercial matters., • Excellent client management and communication skills., • A proactive and commercially-minded approach to problem-solving., • The ability to work collaboratively within a team while managing their own workload. The Benefits • Salary up to £180k, • Competitive benefits package, • Generous bonus structure, • Generous annual leave package plus bank holidays and Christmas, • Company Pension, • Travel & Medical Insurance Apply in the strictest of confidence Dominika Holda, Recruitment Consultant (Corporate & Commercial) Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07376 640 525 Email:

About us: AM London, and our brand Threadbare was built out of something personal – a bond between father and daughter, and a shared love of fashion passed down through generations. What began as a family passion has grown into a British brand recognised for its commitment to Trusted Style and Honest Value. Based in Manchester, the heart of the UK’s fashion and textile industry, Threadbare continues to design with one clear purpose: to create clothing that combines elevated design, everyday wearability, and lasting quality. Built for the everyday wardrobe, Threadbare is proud to be stocked in iconic fashion marketplaces including Next, ASOS and Zalando – bringing our vision of Trusted Style and Honest Value to customers across the world. We're now looking for a Junior Knitwear Designer, to work in our Manchester HQ. Key roles and responsibilities: • Supporting with the creating and developing of original knitwear design concepts, with a strong focus on stitch development, yarn selection, and innovative knit techniques., • Working closely with yarn suppliers and spinners to source new, relevant, and sustainable yarns and trims suitable for seasonal collections., • Creating comprehensive design packs, including detailed stitch diagrams, yarn specs, construction notes, and technical handovers., • Leading trend and colour research and translating key seasonal knitwear trends into commercially viable product ranges., • Regular liaison with Account Managers and buyers to ensure timely development and alignment with client briefs and brand direction., • Communicating with factories and overseas development teams to resolve technical queries and ensure accurate sample execution., • Planning and coordinating yarn and factory sourcing trips; creating clear development briefs and tech packs for suppliers., • Presenting range reviews to the senior team, ensuring each collection aligns with brand strategy and seasonal goals., • Managing the design and development process in line with critical path timelines to ensure on-time delivery to customers., • Overseeing sample management, including expenses, tracking, returns, and showroom organisation., • Leading and organising inspiration and trend sourcing trips (including international travel where required), identifying new techniques and yarn innovations., • Support with trend forecasting updates (e.g., WGSN, KnitwearLab, Première Vision) and analysing social media and cultural influences such as TikTok, Instagram, and TV for knitwear-specific insights., • Maintaining an organised archive of knitwear samples, yarn cards, and swatches, ensuring materials are accessible and up to date., • Ownership of the knitwear design range, from concept through development, ensuring creative integrity and commercial viability throughout with support from the Designers and Senior Designers Skills required: • Commercial / high street design experience preferred, • +2 years minimum background in design, • Experience working within Womenswear., • Excellent understanding of Illustrator and/or Photoshop, • Confident with at CAD work., • Creative and trend driven with an eye for colour and fabric, • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, • Team player and able to build relationships, • Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines., • Manage challenges in a calm and positive manner., • Understand the different customer handwritings and adapt designs accordingly., • Work quickly and efficiently under time pressures., • Proactive nature to work with different part of the business, e.g. QC, Buyer and external customers., • Leadership skills, • Excellent fabric knowledge and understanding of production. What we can offer you: • 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays, plus your birthday off, • Generous 40% staff discount and sample sales, • 25% friends and family discount, • Company Pension Scheme, • Length of Service Awards, • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay, • Some flexibility of your working hours

Senior Procurement Consultant – Nuclear Manchester • Critical National Programmes £55,000 - £65,000 + Package A market-leading consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Procurement Consultant in Manchester to support major programmes across the nuclear and energy sector. This role will place the successful individual at the heart of complex, regulated projects, delivering procurement strategy, sourcing, contract management and commercial advisory services. Working under NEC contracts and within public sector frameworks, this role offers exceptional exposure to nationally significant programmes. The ideal background includes: • Procurement experience within nuclear, energy or highly regulated environments, • Strong understanding of NEC contracts and complex commercial models, • Public sector procurement experience or exposure to regulated procurement frameworks, • Confidence operating in high-stakes, safety-critical project environments, • A consulting mindset with strong communication and stakeholder management skills This role provides rare exposure to high-value procurement in a highly regulated environment. The Senior Procurement Consultant will support complex procurement programmes, working across strategic sourcing, procurement governance, commercial assurance, supplier management and NEC contract delivery. To find out more, please apply directly via this page or send a copy of your CV to Devan at .

Lead .NET Developer – Perm- Manchester (Hybrid) Salary: £70,000–£75,000 + 10% bonus Location: Central Manchester (2 days per week, flexible start between 7am–10am) Join a rapidly growing betting and gaming company that puts technology at the heart of everything it does. Following a successful migration to a proprietary platform, the business is now pioneering innovative products and cutting-edge technologies to redefine the future of gaming. As a Lead .NET Developer, you’ll play a pivotal role in unlocking the full potential of this new platform. This is your chance to influence technical direction, shape product development, and lead a talented team in a truly tech-first environment. What You’ll Do • Take a hands-on approach to design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications., • Write clean, scalable, and maintainable code that meets project requirements., • Provide technical leadership through code reviews, mentoring, and enforcing coding standards., • Lead project planning and estimation, ensuring timely delivery and efficient execution., • Act as a bridge between Engineering and Senior Management, communicating progress and technical challenges effectively. Requirements: • Strong experience in C# .NET (Framework & Core) and SQL/MySQL, building web services., • Expertise in enterprise-level single-page applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern JS frameworks, • Demonstrable Leadership experience (coaching and mentoring developers), • Knowledge and understanding of software architecture, • Knowledge of ES standards and TypeScript (beneficial)., • Solid understanding of OOP principles and design patterns., • Experience with message brokers and NoSQL (advantageous)., • Familiarity with WinForms/WPF (useful)., • Background in Agile environments with TDD or similar quality-focused approaches. If you’re excited to join a fast-growing gaming company that has successfully brought its technology in-house and is now innovating to enhance services and become Manchester’s leading gaming brand, apply today with your updated CV.

Business Development Representative Manchester | Hybrid £27,000 base + £8,000–£10,000 realistic OTE Looking to kick off 2026 with a new opportunity, strong earning potential, and clear progression? We’re a growing business consulting firm operating in an essential B2B market. We support businesses with water, lending, payment solutions, utilities, and broadband — services that every organisation needs to operate. This is a high-demand, high-opportunity space, making it an ideal environment to build a long-term career in sales. The Opportunity As a Business Development Representative, you’ll be responsible for opening conversations with business decision-makers and generating qualified opportunities for our consulting team. No previous sales experience is required. We look for drive, confidence, and ambition, and provide full training and ongoing coaching. What You’ll Be Doing • Engaging B2B prospects via phone, email, and LinkedIn, • Identifying decision-makers and understanding business needs, • Introducing our consulting solutions and booking qualified meetings, • Working towards clear, achievable targets, • Developing core commercial and sales skills Why This Role • Essential services mean consistent demand, not optional selling, • £27,000 base salary with realistic £8,000–£10,000 OTE, • Hybrid working with a Manchester-based team, • Clear progression into senior sales or consulting roles, • Full training provided — no experience required Interview Process We offer a one-stage, interactive interview process. You’ll meet the team, understand the role in full, and receive a decision on the day. If you’re motivated, ambitious, and looking to start 2026 with a fresh challenge and real earning potential, we’d like to hear from you. We believe that diversity makes us stronger and more innovative. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Hit apply our reach out to one of our talent team to progress your application and journey with us.

Senior & Staff Software Engineers – Alderly edge -mainly remote with occasional office requirement - Upto £80,000 - C#, .NetCore, React, Azure/AWS/GCP, RabbitMQ We’re looking for Senior and Staff Software Engineers to join a forward‑thinking team undergoing transformation, modernising processes, and working with high‑level engineers, testers and architects to deliver impactful solutions. This is a chance to shape the future of systems and contribute to an organisation that values innovation, collaboration and progression. If you’re a high‑level senior engineer who wants to work with a seriously talented team, don’t hesitate to apply. What You’ll Bring.. • Strong ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively at all levels., • Supportive, respectful, and able to contribute across teams., • Innovative mindset, eager to share knowledge and learn from mistakes., • Forward‑looking approach with the ability to make and take decisions early., • Positive attitude, agile mindset, and commitment to personal and professional development. Tech Stack.. • Languages & Frameworks: C# / .NET Core, React, Python, • Databases: SQL & NoSQL, • Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, • Messaging & APIs: Kafka, RabbitMQ, RESTful, GraphQL, • Other: Git, large‑scale distributed systems, open‑source contributions 3-stage interview process. Message me with any further questions and if you want to know more details before applying!

Great opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to join a private equity backed tech company in Manchester as they scale in 2026. You’d join a product-based squad within a larger engineering function and would be given the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of the product you work on, from ideation through to deployment and maintenance. Each squad decides the methodologies and practices they use, and the business has created an experimental culture, following a build, measure and learn approach to get quick feedback and deliver valuable increments. The existing group are very open minded, they value teamwork over individual heroics and focus on engineering best practice like TDD and Pair Programming. Skills: • C#, .NET Core, React, • REST APIs, Microservices, • AWS, Terraform, Docker, • CI/CD, TDD, Pair Programming The money is good too – up to £65k plus benefits including hybrid working (1 day per week in Manchester). If you’re interested in this opportunity and would like to know more, please apply through this advert and I will contact you ASAP.

Senior Fire Engineer – Manchester or Bristol – £Neg. DOE Employee Owned Business Would you like to work for a 100% Employee Owned Company dedicated to your well-being, technical excellence and your development? Would you like to work in a consultancy where a third of the engineers at Chartered? Working for this outstanding specialist fire engineering consultancy as a Senior Fire Engineer, you will be working with a host of Chartered Fire Engineers on technically challenging projects where you can develop your commercial and project management skills. You will experience a family friendly culture where a healthy work-life balance is central to the ethos. Working at this EOC, you’ll receive a fantastic benefits package (Inc. Double Matched Pension and superb Life Insurance), where everyone will have the opportunity to be more involved in the achievement of the company’s success. You will need to have at least 4 years’ experience as a senior fire engineer and ideally Chartered through the IFE or working towards. At this employee owned trust you will receive significant bonus (some tax free) and have share options and a voice in the business and its decisions! If you would like more about this excellent opportunity, get in touch with Will Pearce.

Engineering Manager – Water & Wastewater Design Location: Manchester (Hybrid working) Salary: Dependent on contract type (Perm or outside IR35 contract) An established, growing design contractor is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead and develop its water and wastewater design capability. This is a key leadership role within a small, agile business delivering technical design solutions across clean water and wastewater infrastructure projects in the UK. The position offers a blend of technical oversight, people leadership and client-facing responsibility, making it well suited to an experienced engineer ready to step into a broader management role or an existing Engineering Manager looking for greater influence within a close-knit organisation. The Role The Engineering Manager will take overall responsibility for the delivery and quality of engineering design outputs across multiple water and wastewater projects. Working closely with project managers, clients and delivery partners, the role will ensure designs are technically robust, commercially sound and aligned with programme requirements. Key responsibilities include leading and mentoring the design team, managing workload and resources, overseeing design governance and approvals, and acting as a senior technical point of contact internally and externally. The role will also contribute to business growth through input into bids, early-stage solutions and client engagement. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary design team delivering water and wastewater projects, • Provide technical assurance and design governance across all stages of project delivery, • Oversee design planning, resourcing and programme alignment, • Support and develop engineers through mentoring, reviews and performance management, • Act as a senior technical interface with clients, contractors and stakeholders, • Input into bids, tenders and feasibility studies, shaping practical and buildable solutions, • Drive continuous improvement in design processes, standards and ways of working About You • Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, • Strong background in water and/or wastewater design within a consultancy or contractor environment, • Proven experience leading design teams and managing technical delivery, • Sound understanding of UK water industry standards, regulations and asset owner requirements, • Comfortable balancing hands-on technical input with leadership and coordination, • Chartered status (or working towards) with ICE, IMechE or similar is desirable Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join a growing contractor where engineering leadership genuinely shapes project outcomes and business direction. The role offers real autonomy, visibility at senior level and the chance to make a tangible impact across essential water infrastructure schemes. Hybrid working is supported, with regular collaboration from the Manchester office.

fresh is on the lookout for a Technical Production Manager. You’ll be a technical problem solver and team player that can turn event and activation ideas into reality and input your own experience into developing production solutions for both pitches and live projects. The successful candidate will: • Develop and manage production schedules, ensuring all elements align with event timelines, • Coordinate with Producers, suppliers, venues, and stakeholders to ensure smooth operations, • Conduct/oversee site visits to identify potential challenges early, • Implement contingency plans to address last-minute changes or unexpected issues, • Oversee freelance crew, suppliers, and third-party vendors, ensuring clear communication and expectations, • Ensure adequate staffing levels for event setup, execution, and breakdown, • Ensure all stakeholders are informed of key production milestones and deliverables, • Provide onsite management of delivery. Core tasks: • Working closely with the Head of Production & Senior Technical Director to spec and deliver our production offering on events and experiential activations, • CAD and space planning preferable but not essential, • Be commercially savvy, • Good at developing client and supplier trust and relationships, • Ensuring compliance with all company and Client policies and procedures, including those relating to Health & Safety The role requires you to be in our Manchester City centre office 3 times a week when not onsite. The ideal candidate will have a broad range of knowledge in delivery of both live events and activations.

Commercial Real Estate Head of Department Location: Manchester PQE: 5+ Years Position: Senior Associate / Head of Property Department (In-House) The Opportunity A growing, commercially focused group in Manchester is seeking an experienced Property Solicitor to lead and expand its property function. This is a senior, strategic role suited to someone who thrives on autonomy and enjoys shaping departmental growth while remaining hands-on with a varied portfolio of property work. The group has a substantial and diverse property portfolio and requires a confident, commercial lawyer who can manage matters from inception through to completion, particularly on the landlord side, while building and mentoring a small developing team. Key Responsibilities • Lead the property legal function, acting as the primary point of contact for all property-related matters across the group., • Manage and progress landlord-side property transactions from start to finish, including:, • Leases (grant, renewal, variations), • Acquisitions and disposals, • Portfolio management, • Commercial lettings, • Rent reviews and ongoing landlord obligations, • Provide clear, practical and commercially focused advice to internal stakeholders., • Work closely with senior leadership to support property strategy, risk management and decision-making., • Oversee external counsel where required and ensure costs are controlled effectively., • Build out the property team, including supervising junior staff, supporting recruitment, and establishing efficient workflows and processes., • Contribute to the development of legal frameworks, documentation templates, and best practice protocols across the department. About You The ideal candidate will have: • 5+ years PQE as a Property Solicitor (commercial property or mixed landlord/tenant work)., • Strong experience working on landlord-side transactions from inception to completion., • Confidence handling a high-volume, varied caseload with minimal supervision., • Strong commercial awareness and the ability to advise non-legal stakeholders clearly and concisely., • Previous experience supervising junior lawyers or contributing to the development of a team (or a genuine desire to step into that responsibility)., • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to build a robust, efficient in-house property function. Why Join? A senior, influential position with the autonomy to design and grow the property legal department. Direct collaboration with senior management and involvement in strategic decision-making. A stable, expanding group with a substantial property footprint. Opportunity to step away from the constraints of private practice and enjoy a more commercially integrated role. Competitive salary and long-term progression opportunities within the group structure. How to Apply If you’re an experienced Property Solicitor ready to take ownership of an in-house department and help shape its long-term direction, please get in touch to discuss this opportunity further.

Join Our Team as an Assistant Manager in Manchester! Salary: Up to £35,000 Are you ready to elevate your career with a rapidly expanding market leader in retail? If you're passionate about driving success through people, processes, and a vibrant environment, this Assistant Manager opportunity is for you! Why Join Us? Become a key player in a high-profile retail store known for unbeatable value and outstanding customer service. With a recent surge in new store openings, we're looking for future leaders who are eager to grow. If you're ready to step up as an Assistant Manager, this is your time to shine. Your Role: As an Assistant Manager, you'll report directly to the Store Manager and help lead a dynamic team to boost store performance. Your role will involve driving turnover and revenue while managing KPIs, including wages, wastage, and shrinkage. You'll also champion compliance and top-tier customer service. Key Responsibilities: • Oversee the daily operations of your department., • Step in as Duty Manager when the Store Manager is away., • Collaborate with management to achieve company KPIs., • Motivate your team to deliver exceptional customer service., • Maintain high standards of presentation, stock control, and compliance., • Ensure adherence to all Health & Safety policies., • Use store performance data to inform commercial decisions. What We're Looking For: • Previous experience in a fast-paced retail environment., • A proactive, hands-on leadership style-always on the shop floor., • Excellent communication, planning, and motivational skills., • Results-driven with a passion for customer service., • Ambition to develop into a future Store Manager or senior Assistant Manager role. Apply Today! If you're an experienced Assistant Manager looking to make your next move, or a strong Supervisor ready to step up, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your CV and join our exciting retail journey in Manchester! BBBH34168

This is a rare opportunity to join at the start of something big. The excitement of a startup, with the security of a big, established company. We are helping a large UK-owned software group to build and scale a world-class, AI-first engineering organisation in Manchester. They have very ambitious plans and the budget to make it happen. The Site Reliability Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring the AI-driven, cloud-native platform is reliable, observable, secure, and able to scale with the organisation’s growth. As they adopt intelligent agents, autonomous workflows, and increasingly complex distributed systems, the SRE ensures that resilience, performance, and operational excellence are built into everything they deliver. By partnering closely with Engineers, Architects, and the Engineering Manager, the SRE defines the patterns, tooling, and automation that enable fast, safe, and repeatable deployments. This role safeguards the production environment, drives continuous improvement across CI/CD and observability, and establishes the reliability practices that empower autonomous squads to move quickly without compromising stability. The SRE is essential to maintaining customer trust, supporting AI-first innovation, and ensuring the platform remains robust, secure, and highly available at scale. What we’re looking for: • Proven experience in AWS and Azure cloud environments, • Strong background in CI/CD tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Pipelines, GitHub Actions, Jenkins)., • Expertise in monitoring and observability platforms (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog)., • Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell)., • Familiarity with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)., • Solid understanding of networking, security, and cost optimisation in cloud environments., • Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, secure coding practices, and compliance frameworks. Benefits include an industry-leading benefits package, with hybrid working in their central Manchester office. If you'd like to discuss further, please apply now.

Reports to: Sales Manager Location: Manchester (Hybrid) About the job Escode, a global leader in software escrow solutions and part of NCC Group, is dedicated to protecting businesses from unforeseen disruptions. We ensure that business-critical software applications and source code are safe, secure, and always available. As a trusted intermediary for some of the world’s best-known brands, we safeguard access to vital code and digital assets, ensuring business continuity and the protection of software investments. With over 40 years of experience, Escode pioneered the software escrow category in 1988, recognizing the growing technology dependence of businesses and the need for a safety mechanism. We are proud to set industry standards and shape its direction, providing unparalleled expertise and reliability. Learn more about Escode: Role Purpose: As a Senior Account Manager in our core sales division, you’ll play a pivotal role in helping organisations protect their digital assets. You’ll lead strategic engagement across a portfolio of high-value clients, uncovering opportunities and aligning our Software Resilience solutions with their business continuity needs. Your work will directly contribute to safeguarding mission-critical software and ensuring business resilience for global clients. Key responsibilities • Build and maintain senior-level relationships across client organisations, including ExCom and board-level stakeholders., • Lead strategic discovery calls with key stakeholders to understand business strategies and continuity plans., • Identify and qualify new opportunities, close business, and support revenue growth for NCC Group., • Expand your account base by targeting new contacts in key verticals., • Develop and execute detailed account plans to maximise growth and retention within your account base., • To be present to members within the sales management team on a pre-agreed basis., • Achieve defined targets and proactively report accurate forecasts., • Utilise business systems including the CRM (Salesforce.com) to manage account activity, pipeline, and forecasting while ensuring data accuracy and completeness to support business visibility and reporting., • Collaborate cross-functionally with Technical Delivery, Contracts, Legal and Finance., • Leverage marketing resources to enhance client engagement. What You Bring • Strategically engage and influence senior stakeholders internally and externally., • Client-centric with a deep understanding of client strategies and ability to align tailored value propositions., • Proficient in strategic forecasting and enterprise-level account planning., • Upholds professional integrity and engagement protocols in high-stakes interactions., • Proficient in strategic sales forecasting and enterprise-level account planning, with a proven ability to drive predictable growth and long-term client value., • Proactive, driven, and focused on delivering strategic value., • Brings expertise in recognised sales methodologies for full-cycle sales management, enabling consistent execution and scalable growth., • Skilled at uncovering complex challenges and articulating how NCC’s solutions address them., • The ability to work towards various key performance indicators that support the go-to-market strategy. Desirable • Knowledge and understanding of the technology, software, and cloud industry., • Familiarity with key verticals such as finance, energy, regulated industries, etc., • Proficient in using LinkedIn as a method of engaging with existing and prospective customers within your base. About your application We review every application received and will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we’re looking for. If you don’t hear back from us within 10 days please don’t be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies and we would encourage you to keep an eye on our career opportunities as there may be other suitable roles. If you do not want us to retain your details, please email . All personal data is held in accordance with the NCC Group Privacy Policy. We are committed to diversity and flexibility in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please tell us at any stage. Our Commitment to You We believe diverse teams create better outcomes. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We value potential and passion just as much as experience. We offer flexible working arrangements and are committed to supporting career growth through mentorship and development opportunities.

🚀BRAND NEW ROLE 🚀 Frontend Developer - React.js/Redux, TypeScript, Tailwind - 100% Remote Role for a Manchester Based Company - Salary £40K - £50K + benefits What would you be doing and who is this role for? You'd be 100% focused on the frontend, working on modern greenfield projects with a micro-frontend architecture that supports their main platform. Their main platform is an e-commerce site that oversees £1 million of revenue a day. You'd primarily work with a React-based stack, focusing on front-end architecture, component design, as well as WCAG accessibility principles. Why are they good? The role is a 100% remote role with an open-door office in Manchester. For this role, you have to be based in the North West/Yorkshire area because they like to maintain a culture, as some months they do meet-ups and hackathons. They have a local team of around 70, and job security is as good as it gets here. They have never made anyone in the tech team redundant, and they've been going 20+ years! Why do they stand out from anyone else? They don’t hire Seniors or Leads externally. What they look for is a strong mid-level who wants the opportunity to step up. A big point of pride for them is nurturing and growing their own talent. Across the tech team, the average time from joining the business to becoming a Senior is around 12–15 months. They are looking at shortlisting candidates this side of Christmas and then interviewing at the start of next year. I'd apply now to get ahead of the new year traffic! Why have these roles come about? They are growing! This role isn't to fill a gap it is to enhance their team. The role is a 2 stage interview process and be done in 2 days depending on your availability!

Paydock is a leading payments orchestration platform, empowering businesses to manage and scale their payment strategies seamlessly. We provide a single, elegant API to connect to a vast ecosystem of payment gateways and methods, simplifying complexity and unlocking new revenue opportunities for our merchants worldwide. As a geodistributed team, we thrive on asynchronous communication and a culture of ownership, trust, and innovation. We're looking for passionate engineers to help us build and maintain the highly available, scalable, and resilient infrastructure that powers global commerce. The Role We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join our global infrastructure team. You will be a guardian of our production environment, responsible for its health, performance, and scalability. Your mission is to apply software engineering principles to solve operational problems, automate everything, and ensure our platform exceeds the reliability expectations of our customers. You'll work with a talented, distributed team of engineers across different time zones, making your mark on a platform that processes millions of transactions. This role requires a deep passion for eliminating toil, a proactive approach to system stability, and excellent communication skills to thrive in a remote-first environment. What You'll Do • Architect & Automate: Design, build, and maintain our core infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles. You'll be instrumental in evolving our CI/CD pipelines to ensure safe, rapid, and reliable releases., • Enhance Reliability & Scalability: Proactively identify and address performance bottlenecks, single points of failure, and scalability limits. You'll define and monitor Service Level Objectives (SLOs) and Service Level Indicators (SLIs) to maintain and improve platform health., • Champion Observability: Implement and manage comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting systems (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack) to provide deep insights into system behavior and ensure rapid incident detection., • Lead Incident Management: Participate in our on-call rotation, acting as a key player in incident response and resolution. You'll lead blameless post-mortems to identify root causes and implement preventative measures., • Collaborate & Empower: Work closely with software engineering teams to foster a culture of reliability. You'll provide guidance on building resilient services, implementing best practices for observability, and improving the developer experience., • Secure the Foundation: Implement and maintain security best practices across our cloud infrastructure, ensuring our platform is robust and compliant. What You'll Bring Must-Haves: • Extensive Cloud Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience with a major cloud provider, preferably AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, etc.)., • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Mastery: Deep proficiency with tools like Terraform or CloudFormation to manage infrastructure declaratively., • Containerization Expertise: Strong experience with Docker and container orchestration systems like Kubernetes (EKS) or ECS., • CI/CD Pipeline Development: Proven ability to build, optimize, and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitLab CI, Jenkins, or CircleCI., • Observability Skills: Hands-on experience with modern monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Alertmanager, ELK Stack)., • Strong Scripting/Coding Ability: Proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Go, Python, or Bash, for automation and tooling., • Remote Work Pro: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to work effectively and asynchronously in a distributed team environment. Nice-to-Haves: • Experience in the payments or FinTech industry., • Familiarity with service mesh technologies like Istio or Linkerd., • Experience with database administration (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL)., • Knowledge of networking, security principles, and compliance standards (e.g., PCI DSS). Why Join Paydock? • Work from Anywhere: Enjoy the flexibility and autonomy of a fully remote, geodistributed team., • Make a Global Impact: Build and scale the infrastructure for a platform trusted by businesses worldwide., • Culture of Growth: We encourage continuous learning and provide opportunities for professional development in a supportive and collaborative environment., • Meaningful Work: Solve complex, interesting problems that have a direct and tangible impact on our product and customers., • Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and the right tools to help you succeed.

Clinical Negligence - Team Leader / Senior Solicitor - Manchester - Hybrid About the Job An outstanding opportunity has arisen to join a prestigious Top 100 law firm with a national presence, based in Manchester city centre. As the Medical Negligence department expands, the firm seeks an experienced Solicitor / Lawyer who is ready to step up into a Team Leader position. In this role, you’ll manage a small caseload, handling cases from initial client instruction through to completion alongisde managing a team of Fee Earners and Solicitor. You will also deal with all aspects of supervision, including reporting into the Head of Medical Negligence, managing KPIs and offering full support to the team with 1-2-1 meetings. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing a complex caseload of Clinical Negligence claims and be familiar with all aspects of litigation. Previous supervisory experience is highly desirable. The Candidate • Clinical Negligence Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive (5+ years PQE), • Experience of managing own caseload of Clinical Negligence claims, • Litigation experience is essential and knowledge of the Damages Claims Portal (DCP), • Experience of managing / supervising a team along with reporting, KPIs, • Prioritise and manage a varied caseload, • Strong legal and leadership skills with an eye for detail, • Excellent organisation and time-management skills, • Excellent client care skills The Benefits & How to Apply • Salary - dependent upon experience, • Highly competitive bonus scheme, • Hybrid Working, • Superb working environment with a City Centre office, • 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year, • Free Travel Insurance Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation. Contact Roya Ratcliffe Retained Consultant – INDRR Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07376 640 524 Email:

The Role Employment Associate – Manchester City Centre - Up to £80,000 I’m working with a highly regarded, award-winning national law firm that is looking to expand its Employment team in Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious lawyer to join a Chambers & Legal 500 ranked team with a strong reputation across the UK. As part of this growing team, you’ll work on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including: • Defending Employment Tribunal claims for high-profile clients, • Advising on disciplinaries, grievances, redundancies, and restructures, • Supporting corporate deals, TUPE matters, and outsourcing arrangements, • Drafting employment contracts, settlement agreements, and policies, • Building strong relationships with major employers in retail, financial services, and the public sector What’s on Offer • Join a nationally recognised Employment practice with a supportive and collaborative culture, • Work alongside respected leaders in the field, • Excellent career progression opportunities, with partnership potential discussed early for the right candidates, • A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, • Hybrid working About You • Qualified Solicitor with 1+ years PQE in Employment law, • Experience acting for employers/respondents on a broad range of issues, • Strong communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders, • Interest in business development and client relationship management Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone. There is no need for a CV for an initial conversation. Contact: Oliver Hines (Retained Consultant) Direct Dial: 0121 392 7377 Mobile: 07904 630 131 Email:

Your responsibilities: • Hands-on development and management of Google Apigee API Management Platform., • Design, build, and deploy API proxies, policies, and configurations in Apigee., • Implement CI/CD pipelines for API lifecycle management using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Harness., • Develop and maintain API security policies (OAuth, JWT, mTLS, rate limiting, threat protection)., • Automate Apigee deployments and configurations using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles., • Integrate Apigee with GCP services (Cloud Functions, Pub/Sub, BigQuery, etc.) for end-to-end solutions., • Build automated workflows and scripts for API operations using Python., • Manage API analytics, monitoring, and logging for performance and compliance., • Enforce GCP Organization Policies and API governance standards for secure and compliant API ecosystems., • Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement containerized Apigee components and manage deployments on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)., • Optimize API performance and scalability through caching, quota management, and traffic routing., • Strong hands-on experience with Google Apigee API Management., • Expertise in CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for API deployments., • Python scripting for automation and workflow orchestration., • Familiarity with Terraform / Terraform Cloud for IaC (good to have)., • Experience with Jenkins, GitHub, Harness for pipeline automation., • Knowledge of Google Kubernetes (GKE) and container orchestration., • Understanding of API security standards and policy-as-code (OPA/Sentinel)., • GCP Certified (preferably Apigee Certified API Engineer)., • Good to have: Experience with IDE platforms for API development (e.g., Backstage).

Our client, a leading Facilities Management organisation in the midst of a major transformation, is looking for an exceptional Interim Payroll & HR Systems Transformation Lead to drive a strategic programme unifying Payroll and HR systems across the UK. This is a high-impact role at the heart of a business-wide change initiative - perfect for someone who thrives on complexity, clarity, and delivery. Key areas of focus: • Define the blueprint for a new Payroll & HR systems ecosystem, shaping the transition from legacy to future state., • Own the migration plan - from system build through to testing, deployment, and post-go-live success., • Simplify and standardise processes, aligning them with the business’s strategic vision., • Deliver measurable outcomes - financial, operational, and strategic., • Lead cross-functional teams and collaborate across the business to make transformation happen., • Influence senior stakeholders to secure buy-in and drive alignment at every stage., • Champion change with strong communication and engagement plans that ensure readiness and adoption., • Work closely with the PMO to ensure governance, reporting, and project delivery stay on track. What you'll bring: • Proven expertise leading end-to-end transformation programmes in Payroll and HR environments., • Deep understanding of SAP, HR system architecture, integrations, and data migration., • Hands-on experience in business case development, blueprint design, testing, and deployment., • A track record of delivering payroll system integrations and measurable business benefits., • The ability to communicate complex change with clarity and impact to senior stakeholders., • Sharp attention to detail, strong project governance, and the confidence to hit the ground running., • Flexibility to travel nationally when required. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a major organisation - driving a transformation that will leave a lasting legacy. You’ll operate at the strategic core of a business that’s evolving fast and ready to invest in change done right. This is a hybrid role with a combination of working from home and travel between the Newcastle and South Yorkshire offices. This role is a 12-month FTC with an exciting package on offer. If you’re a transformation leader who combines strategic vision with delivery discipline, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and make your mark! Oliver Sanderson is an award-winning executive search firm recognised for path-breaking contributions to ED&I and digital recruitment innovation by the House of Lords, Global Recruiter, APSCo, the Recruiter Awards, and in the 2022 Platinum Jubilee Album for a "transformational contribution" to UK business. We specialise in finding talent at board and senior leadership level for FTSE 100, FTSE 350, Fortune 500, and PE-backed businesses.

Employment Senior Associate - Manchester City Centre - Up to £85,000 salary We are partnering with a highly regarded National commercial law firm to recruit a Senior Associate (Employment) for its Manchester office. This is an exciting opportunity to join a top tier Legal 500 Employment team, led by a highly respected practitioner with over 20 years’ experience. The opportunity: You’ll work closely with a diverse client base, advising on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. The role offers high-quality work, genuine responsibility, and the chance to contribute to the growth and success of a supportive, collaborative team. Key responsibilities: • Advising on all aspects of employment law, including discrimination, whistleblowing, grievance and disciplinary issues, dismissals, redundancy, TUPE and tribunal claims, • Drafting contracts, policies, and other employment documentation, • Providing transactional support to corporate colleagues, • Building and maintaining strong client relationships, • Supervising junior lawyers and contributing to business development initiatives About you: • Qualified Employment Solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE, • Experience across both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, • Strong client-handling and business development skills, • A team player with the confidence to take on responsibility and deliver at a high standard Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone. There is no need for a CV for an initial conversation. Contact: Oliver Hines (Retained Consultant) Direct Dial: 0121 392 7377 Mobile: 07904 630 131 Email:

Senior EL/PL Solicitor – Manchester – Up to £80,000 salary A rare opportunity has arisen to join a prestigious and highly selective national Defendant EL/PL team based in Manchester. This department is recognised for handling complex, high-value, and often sensitive claims for a premium client base, including major insurers and large corporates. The firm offers a collaborative and well-resourced environment with an exceptional calibre of work and clear routes for progression. As a Senior Associate, you will manage a high-quality caseload of multi-track EL/PL claims and work alongside Partners on catastrophic injury and large loss matters. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys technical litigation, client engagement, and team development. The position comes with strategic visibility and opportunities to contribute to business development in a high-performing national practice. The Candidate • Solicitor with 4+ years' post-qualification experience or equivalent, • Proven experience in Defendant EL/PL litigation, ideally with multi-track or large loss expertise, • Commercially aware with a strong interest in client relationship management, • Team player with leadership potential and mentoring ability, • Excellent organisation and time-management skills The Benefits and How to Apply • Up to £80,000 salary (depending on experience), • Annual bonus scheme, • 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and option to buy/sell, • Hybrid/flexible working, • Generous company pension, • Full benefits package Apply in the strictest confidence online or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation. Contact: Dawn Everton, Retained Consultant Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07572 062975 Email:

Entry-Level Management Trainee – Immediate Start Full-Time | Comprehensive Training | Clear Career Progression At Amari Solutions, we believe strong leadership starts with the right foundation. We’re growing and looking for motivated, ambitious individuals to join our team as Entry-Level Management Trainees. This opportunity is ideal for graduates and career starters who are eager to build a long-term career in management, develop leadership skills, and gain real-world business experience in a fast-paced, professional environment. No prior management experience is required — we provide full training, hands-on development, and ongoing mentorship. About the Role As an Entry-Level Management Trainee at Amari Solutions, you’ll be enrolled in a structured development programme designed to build your leadership, communication, and operational expertise. You’ll work closely with experienced managers while gaining exposure to key business functions that support our clients and internal teams. This role offers a clear pathway into leadership and management positions for high-performing individuals. Key Responsibilities As part of the management trainee programme, you will: • Support and manage client relationships through professional communication, • Assist with team leadership and day-to-day operational activities, • Monitor team KPIs and contribute to performance improvement strategies, • Support onboarding processes and assist with training and development sessions, • Participate in team meetings, performance reviews, and planning discussions, • Track performance data and report insights to senior leadership, • Gain hands-on experience across operations, finance, budgeting, HR, recruitment, and administration, • Contribute ideas to improve efficiency, productivity, and team performance What We’re Looking For We welcome applications from individuals who demonstrate: • A strong interest in management, leadership, and professional growth, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • A proactive, reliable, and results-driven work ethic, • The ability to adapt in a fast-paced, target-driven environment, • A collaborative mindset with confidence to take initiative What We Offer At Amari Solutions, we invest in our people. You can expect: • A structured entry-level training and leadership development programme, • Ongoing coaching and mentoring from experienced managers, • Clear, performance-based progression opportunities, • Exposure to multiple business functions and leadership responsibilities, • Company events, workshops, and professional development sessions, • A supportive, team-focused, and growth-driven working environment Start Your Management Career with Amari Solutions If you’re ready to build a career in management and develop valuable leadership skills within a growing organisation, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join Amari Solutions — a company committed to developing future leaders from the ground up. #AmariSolutions #NowHiring #ManagementTrainee #EntryLevelJobs #GraduateOpportunities #CareerDevelopment #LeadershipDevelopment #FutureLeaders #ManagementCareers #ProfessionalGrowth #BusinessCareers #TrainingProvided #CareerProgression #HiringNow #JoinOurTeam #PeopleFirst #LeadershipJourney #GrowthMindset

My client is a long-established, highly respected, privately-owned construction business headquartered in Greater Manchester and delivering contracts across the UK. A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced construction (contractor) professional to join the business at an exciting time in a Senior, Board role. The duties and responsibilities will be broad and varied, but will include:- What You’ll Do: • Be a key member of the Company's Board advising on all projects and related commercial matters, • Be the key lead Director co-ordinating estimating, production, commercial and client relationships, • Lead contract negotiations and ensure compliance with legal and commercial frameworks, • Oversee project delivery from tender to final account, ensuring operational and financial targets are agreed, understood and met, • Collaborate with Board Directors, Contracts Managers, Project Managers, and the Commercial and Estimating teams to drive performance, • Champion health & safety, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement, • Maintain existing and build strong client relationships with new, potential clients, • Work closely with the Managing Director to develop commercial and business strategy What You’ll Bring: • 10+ years in contract or senior construction management, • A clear track record of delivery of profitable, successful projects and business growth, • A professional, construction qualification (RICS, CIOB, ICE or equivalent), • Strong commercial acumen & legal contract knowledge, • Proven leadership, negotiation & stakeholder management skills, • Operational understanding of project management and delivery across large, commercial construction projects What is on Offer: • A truly senior, 360, Board level role, • The opportunity to mold strategy and drive performance, • A truly competitive package, • The chance to work with a business with a superb reputation and an exciting future For a confidential discussion, apply now

Senior Full Stack Software Engineer Salary - Up to £85k + bonus Location - Central Manchester, Hybrid Want to help shape the future of digital customer experiences? We’re working with a global consumer brand that is investing heavily in technology as part of its digital transformation. With millions of customers worldwide, they’re building scalable platforms and applications to power the next generation of customer experiences. The Role We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join the team and contribute to building innovative, customer-facing digital products. You’ll work across both frontend and backend systems, collaborating with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions. This is a great opportunity for someone ready to take ownership of features end-to-end, contribute ideas, and grow within a fast-moving engineering environment. Key Responsibilities • Design, build, and maintain web applications and APIs using modern JavaScript frameworks., • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical solutions., • Write clean, testable, and maintainable code with a focus on performance and reliability., • Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure high standards of delivery., • Contribute to architecture discussions and help shape technical direction., • Support continuous improvement of processes, tools, and best practices. Skills and Experience • Solid experience in full stack development, ideally with Node.js, React, TypeScript, JavaScript and GCP, • Understanding of cloud-based development (Google Cloud Platform or similar)., • Familiarity with microservices, REST APIs, and modern frontend frameworks., • Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to learning., • Comfortable working in agile teams and delivering iteratively., • Experience in retail, e-commerce, or other consumer-facing digital services is a plus. Apply direct or email

Role details • Location: Greater Manchester (please do not apply if you’re not able to work in our Manchester office four days a week), • Salary: £27,000, • Basis: Full-time (including some weekend and out of hours work), • Office/remote: Four days per week in our office in our office in Manchester city centre, • Start date: January/February 2026, • Deadline: Sunday, 4 January. Scroll down for details on how to apply. About Mill Media Mill Media, which since being started in June 2020, has become a new force in British journalism, publishing high quality local journalism in six UK cities. Based in Manchester, the company has been described as “one of the most interesting and impressive media startups of the last decade,” by the FT’s John Burn-Murdoch, and as “very, very impressive” by the Wall Street Journal’s editor Emma Tucker. Our financial backers include Sir Mark Thompson, the chief executive of CNN and former boss of the New York Times and BBC, and Dame Diane Coyle, the University of Cambridge economist. The Observer wrote that we are “shaking up local news.” Our titles are regularly recognised for groundbreaking stories. Three of our investigations have been shortlisted at the British Journalism Awards, and two were listed by Private Eye for the Paul Foot Award. Our investigation into the University of Greater Manchester has led to a major police investigation and the suspension of senior officials. Our team is spread across the country, but in our Manchester HQ we have three reporters, two editors and two commercial staff. We work four days a week in the office and have an extremely supportive and collaborative office culture. About this role We’re hiring a marketing and events assistant to join the team in early 2026. It’s an incredibly varied role, reporting to our Operations Manager, Maisy, that will encompass lots of the things we do. It will require someone who is both very creative but also very organised and efficient. Here are the broad areas we expect will be central to the role: • Social media: Making great social posts for various platforms, including shooting and editing videos with the editorial team and posting them in our voice, while also keeping an eye on analytics and the growth they drive for us., • Events organising: Helping to organise member and public events across various Mill Media cities, including developing themes, finding venues, booking guests, organising equipment, and managing things on the day/evening., • Community engagement: Speaking to our paying members and readers when they get in touch about stories, subscriptions issues and other queries, and really getting to know some of our most loyal subscribers., • Commercial and admin: Assisting with operational and finance tasks, setting up partnerships with local businesses to offer discounts for our members, uploading receipts for VAT returns, processing expense claims etc. The role will require about an hour of weekend work each week, posting our stories on social media on Saturday mornings. It will also include occasional travel and evening work for reader events in our various cities, though of course we will cover your travel expenses and give you back time in lieu. What we’re looking for We’re looking for someone who wants to work in a fast-paced startup, who can handle having lots of plates spinning and who loves working with a team in an office environment. This is a role that requires someone who is super committed, can communicate what we do really well, doesn’t complain about doing minor admin tasks alongside creative ones like coming up with ideas for events and videos, and really wants Mill Media to grow and succeed. Here are the key attributes required: • Eager to take responsibility and be able to manage multiple requests and tasks during a day, • A talented social media operator who knows how to make posts perform well, and either has or can quickly pick up video editing skills, • Communicative, keeping managers in the loop about your work and quick to alert us to any issues. Able to write in a way that communicates a message effectively, • A keen learner, someone who really listens and wants to get better at a wide range of things and is flexible when priorities change Experience with managing events and social media accounts will be helpful but is not required as long as you’re willing to learn fast. This role is not one that will evolve into a journalism job. How to apply: Send over a CV and covering e-mail (explaining why you think you would be a good fit for the role, along with three ideas for social videos or posts that you think would spread the word about one of our titles or a specific story we’ve done) to by Sunday 4 January 2026.

Title: Real Estate Solicitor Location: Manchester | Hybrid Working Firm: Top-Tier Legal 500 Practice Salary: Up to £100,000 A prestigious Legal 500 firm in Manchester is seeking a talented Real Estate Solicitor to join its highly regarded commercial property team. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Associate or Senior Associate looking to develop their career within a leading practice known for its high-quality work, collaborative culture, and strong client base. The Role You will handle a broad range of commercial real estate matters, working with national and international clients across key sectors. The work will involve: • Acquisitions and disposals of commercial property, • Landlord and tenant matters, • Asset management, • Development and regeneration projects, • Corporate support work, • Advising on property finance and investment transactions You’ll play an active role in managing client relationships, supervising junior team members (depending on level), and contributing to the continued growth of the department. What We’re Looking For • Qualified Solicitor with solid experience in commercial real estate, • Experience suitable for Associate or Senior Associate level (typically 3+ PQE, but flexibility for strong candidates), • Strong technical ability with a commercial and solutions-focused mindset, • Excellent communication and client-handling skills, • Confidence working on complex, high-value transactions, • A proactive team player with the ambition to progress within a top-tier environment Why Join Us? • Work with one of Manchester’s top-ranked Legal 500 real estate teams, • A varied, high-calibre caseload with blue-chip clients and significant development projects, • Clear career progression opportunities and support for long-term growth, • Hybrid working arrangements offering flexibility and work–life balance, • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, • Friendly, inclusive culture with access to excellent training and resources If you’re a motivated Real Estate Solicitor looking to join a top-tier firm where your expertise will be recognised and nurtured, we’d love to hear from you.

Director of Professional Services (Building Surveying) 📍 Manchester | National remit | Hybrid working 💷 £90,000 + Bonus + Benefits We’re recruiting on behalf of a long-established, highly respected property and construction consultancy renowned for its expertise in building surveying, compliance, asset management and professional advisory services. This business is known for its high standards, strong client relationships and refreshingly non-corporate culture. Many of the senior leadership team began their careers here as graduates, creating a unique environment built on progression, stability and long-term success. This is a high-impact, Director-level appointment with responsibility for shaping operational excellence, commercial performance and team capability across the North, with interim support to the South. You’ll lead a graduate-heavy workforce, build future leaders, tighten commercial controls and champion the use of modern surveying technology across the business. The Opportunity As Director of Professional Services, you’ll lead, grow and modernise the function — driving technical excellence, commercial discipline and client satisfaction, while building long-term capability across all surveying and advisory service lines. What You’ll Be Responsible For Strategic Leadership • Setting the vision and direction for the Professional Services function, • Strengthening commercial governance, forecasting accuracy and financial discipline, • Creating a scalable North/South delivery model to support future regional leadership, • Embedding a high-performance culture within junior-heavy teams, • Driving adoption of digital surveying tools and continuous innovation Leadership & Talent Development • Leading, coaching and mentoring a team of 12 early-career surveyors and apprentices, • Designing structured APC pathways, technical competency frameworks and development plans, • Guiding surveyors through the full APC journey, • Identifying high-potential individuals and building succession pipelines, • Fostering a culture of accountability, development and learning Technical & Professional Delivery • Overseeing delivery of condition surveys, stock condition assessments, compliance inspections, damp & mould services and technical advisory work, • Acting as the senior technical escalation point for complex or high-risk cases, • Standardising methodologies, templates, survey processes and QA frameworks, • Ensuring consistency, technical accuracy and quality across all outputs, • Leading continuous improvement and service modernisation Client & Commercial Leadership • Acting as senior client lead across major frameworks and accounts, • Leading fee proposals, tenders, frameworks and bid submissions, • Owning regional forecasting, performance reporting and commercial decision-making, • Strengthening margin control, utilisation and profitability, • Identifying opportunities to expand service offerings and deepen relationships Operational Excellence & Governance • Allocating resources across North and interim South in line with demand and capability, • Implementing KPIs, performance dashboards and governance frameworks, • Ensuring compliance with regulatory and contractual standards, • Influencing long-term operational planning and investment decisions Technology & Innovation • Championing digital surveying and data-led reporting tools, • Driving adoption, training and behavioural change, • Positioning the function as an early adopter of modern, efficient workflows About You Essential • MRICS Chartered Building Surveyor, • Significant experience delivering building surveying and professional services, • Proven experience leading junior or APC-track surveyors in structured environments, • Experience guiding candidates through the full APC process, • Exposure to regulated sectors such as social housing, healthcare/NHS or education, • Strong commercial acumen with forecasting and financial discipline, • Confident, credible client-facing communicator Desirable • Regional or multi-site leadership experience, • Experience with digital surveying tools or asset management systems, • Strong bid, tender and framework background, • Previous responsibility for commercial performance or P&L Package & Location 💷 £90,000 base salary 🎯 Performance-related bonus 📦 Pension and full benefits 📍 Manchester-based, with national travel (North-led, some South involvement) 🏡 Hybrid working available This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a respected Professional Services function, build the next generation of surveying professionals and make a lasting impact at Director level. 📩 Interested? Apply via LinkedIn or message for a confidential discussion.

Real Estate Managing Associate - Manchester £80,000 - £100,000+ Oculus are currently working with a highly-regarded international law firm, with strong roots in the North West. This role in particular is Manchester based. They have recently made a couple of junior hires into the team and are now looking to bolster their team further with a Senior level hire. This role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement (3 days in the office, 2 days remote) and a very competitive salary of £80,000 - £100,000+ DOE The position involves advising on a wide range of complex Real Estate matters including: • Advising on a wide range of landlord and tenant matters, property management, and sales and acquisitions, • Managing large-scale projects involving the roll-out of leases or easements, • Developing and supervising junior team members What makes this role stand out is the strong focus on work-life balance, plus benefits like enhanced holiday provisions, above average pension contributions, private medical insurance, generous life insurance scheme and ongoing investment in professional development. 📩 Apply now or contact for a confidential chat: 📧 📞 07791 926787

Production Lead – High-Impact Campaigns Location: Manchester (Hybrid – 2 days in office) Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 We’re looking for an outstanding Production Lead to join a fast-paced marketing production team delivering show-stopping campaigns for tier-one global brands. Why This Role Matters This is your chance to lead the production of high-profile, multi-channel campaigns that make a real impact. From concept to completion, you’ll ensure every detail is executed flawlessly, working alongside senior leadership and talented specialists to bring bold ideas to life. What You’ll Do • Take ownership of complex campaign delivery across OOH, experiential, print, and digital, • Collaborate with creative, engineering, fabrication, and installation teams to achieve world-class results, • Manage budgets, timelines, and resources with precision, • Act as a trusted client partner, building strong relationships and ensuring expectations are exceeded, • Drive continuous improvement and innovation across all production processes, • Mentor and inspire your team to deliver excellence every time What We’re Looking For • Proven experience in production leadership within marketing or creative services, • Strong strategic and problem-solving skills, • Exceptional communication and client management abilities, • Commercial acumen with experience managing large budgets, • Ability to thrive under pressure and juggle multiple projects, • A collaborative leader who motivates teams and delivers results Why Join Us? • Work on iconic campaigns for tier-one brands, • Be part of a forward-thinking team that values creativity and innovation, • Enjoy a supportive culture with opportunities for growth and progression, • Competitive salary and benefits package Ready to take the lead on campaigns that turn heads? Apply now or reach out confidentially for more details.

Pricing Analyst / Senior – Insurance- Manchester based role, hybrid working 2-3 days £Competitive Salary & package Job Reference – J13045 You must be eligible to work in the UK, the client cannot consider any visas. Our client is going through a transformation and their Pricing & Analytics team is growing as they invest in new tools, technology and talent. They are moving away from traditional pricing models and creating their own! This is a fantastic time to join a leading UK employer and carve your role in the team sharing pricing strategy. Responsibilities: • Support and deliver value-adding price optimisations, • Analyse customer response to price changes using impact and scenario modelling, • Improve customer lifetime value outcomes, • Conduct competitor and market analysis, • Ensure fair value is delivered for customers, • Reconcile data, document processes and refine trading performance, • Experience in insurance pricing, • Experience with Python, SQL, R, SAS or similar tools, • Strong numerical skills (degree or equivalent proficiency), • Knowledge of risk/demand modelling and statistical techniques, • Problem-solving ability and initiative, • Understanding of machine learning techniques Applications may close early due to high interest, apply soon!

Senior Data Engineer Contract Role Outside IR35 | £500-525/day | Milton Keynes or Manchester | Hybrid | Initial 7 Months We have a new Senior Data Engineer contract opportunity with a global leading client with offices in both Manchester and Milton Keynes. You’ll join a high-impact team focused on rebuilding and optimising data pipelines into a Databricks Lakehouse environment, enabling clean, scalable, and high-quality data delivery for analytics and reporting. This is outside IR35, requires 1 day per week on-site, and offers an initial 7-month contract with an immediate start and strong potential for extension on a greenfield project. Key Responsibilities • Design, build, and optimise data pipelines using ELT/ETL best practices., • Migrate and transform data into a Databricks Lakehouse architecture., • Ensure data quality, reliability, and scalability for analytics and reporting., • Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver robust solutions aligned with business needs., • Support production environments and troubleshoot performance issues. Ideal Candidate • 7+ years in Data Engineering with strong experience in cloud-based data platforms., • Proven ability to design and optimise pipelines for large-scale data processing., • Hands-on experience with Databricks and Azure., • Strong stakeholder communication and problem-solving skills. Tech Stack Required: • Databricks, • DBT, • Python, • PySpark, • SQL, • Azure Bonus: Experience in eCommerce environments. If you are interested please apply below!

Owen Thomas Recruitment Senior/Principal Recruitment Consultant | Software Engineering | Fully Remote or Hybrid London If you’re reading this, chances are you’re not completely satisfied with where you are. Which for us, was enough to want to make a change. At Owen Thomas, we’re breaking away from the typical corporate approach and creating an environment that is not only high performing but also collaborative, engaging, flexible, genuinely rewarding and most importantly, a great time. We’re looking for a Senior or Principal Recruitment Consultant who thrives on innovation and is ready to help us source top talent, bring in new business and drive our company forward. There’s no mysterious formula for your career here- we offer a clear, straightforward path for growth, whether that be management or remaining as an IC is down to you. We expect you to care deeply about your work and the people you connect with. We also set out with a commitment to create a company that gives back and in our first year we have achieved our B-Corp pending status. Remote options? Absolutely. We trust you to manage your time and your responsibilities in a way that works best for you. Why? We want to build a platform for high performance and career progression that also encourages life experiences. At Owen Thomas, we believe in working hard, but we also believe there’s always time for a cuppa. What You’ll Do: • Active business development, bringing in new clients through networking events, regular client meetings, proactive cold-calling and penetration of current clients., • Build relationships with top-tier candidates, fostering long-term, meaningful relationships built on trust and collaboration., • Bring innovation and drive to our team; finding new & better ways to do recruitment, seeking opportunities beyond what we’re already doing. Managing accounts with strategic thinking and a culture of trust. What We’re Looking For for the Senior/Principal Recruitment Consultant | Software Engineering | Fully Remote or Hybrid London • Have at least 36-months Technology recruitment experience, • A Proven 360 Billings profile – Principal Consultants are expected to bill £250k+ (new business), • Someone who knows the London software engineering market inside out., • Someone who wants a seat at the table of an ambitious, profitable early-stage startup, • Proven success within their niche and wants the opportunity for career growth whilst living a more flexible lifestyle, • Resilient & disciplined to stay consistent every single day, • Ambitious and self-motivated to be a future leader (biller or management), • Strong communication skills and ability to build lasting relationships, • Passion for Tech for Good, • Someone who shares Owen Thomas’ values; balancing purpose, profit and planet, • It’s not all about billing, we are looking for someone who is goal-oriented both professionally and personally. What’s In It for You: • Up to 22.5% Commission on every placement – uncapped & no threshold, • Compeititve basic salary, • Early Stage Equity, • Unlimited holiday, • Fully Remote Option and access to co-working space/London office., • Mental Health Support via Wellness Coach, • Autonomy over your time with success measured by output over input, • Monthly Top Performers Tea, • 2x holiday incentives per year, • Anytime GP appointments, • Cycle to Work scheme (if you join a co-working space), • Multiple volunteering opportunities (unlimited days per year), • Private Medical Insurance, • OT Wellbeing Scheme, • Gender Neutral Parental Leave Scheme If you were just having a gander at the options out there but have made it all the way down here, then apply to the role and we will give you a call if we think you,are a good fit!

Build Manchester. Lead Civil Projects. Be Unstoppable. We’re on the hunt for a Senior Civil Engineer who doesn’t just follow plans, they own them. Earthworks, drainage, pavements, external works? You know them inside out. You can navigate 3D underground services, deliver multidisciplinary projects, and build rock-solid relationships with clients and stakeholders. What you bring: • Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent), • Technical mastery of earthworks, drainage, pavement design, and external works, • Drainage design software skills (Microdrainage/Infodrainage a bonus, others welcome), • Experience delivering multidisciplinary projects, • Knowledge of 3D underground services coordination, • Strong client and stakeholder engagement, • Design consultancy experience working on projects in the UK., • Design experience a must, this is not a role for a site engineer looking to follow designs, but a civil engineer drawing the designs themselves Bonus points: • Chartered or Incorporated Member of ICE (or working towards), • Experience across any sector - if your civil skills are strong, we want you (sectors we work in a bonus) Step in. Lead projects. Shape Manchester’s future. Please be advised that while BakerHicks endeavours to process applications promptly, the upcoming festive season, our annual shutdown, and the planned leave of our hiring teams will delay the review of new applications until January 2026. Feedback and interviews are expected to commence the week of January 13th, 2026. BakerHicks has been delivering excellence in engineering, design, and project delivery since 1957. With 14 offices across the UK and Europe, we offer you the chance to work on meaningful projects that enhance communities and contribute to sustainable growth. Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by various factors. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance for this role as required by our clients and sectors. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK () About BakerHicks We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks. BakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company. Benefits Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry. What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to: • Company car or cash allowance, • Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan, • Life assurance scheme, • 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave, • Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc), • Flexible/hybrid working, • Family friendly policies, • Employee assistance, • Professional development BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout. BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.

Technical Lead C#, .NET, Azure | Hybrid: Manchester | Salary up to £75k Are you a hands-on technical leader who enjoys shaping integration platforms, mentoring teams and delivering meaningful systems at scale? If so, I'm supporting a large, purpose-driven organisation on a key hire within their Software Engineering function. This is a Technical Lead role where you’ll sit at the heart of integrations. With this, they're looking for someone who combines strong technical depth with people leadership and strategic influence! 💻 Tech Environment 💻 Strong C# / .NET experience is essential for this one. They're also looking for someone with a focus on integrations and cloud-native design • C#, .NET, • RESTful APIs & SOAP services, • Enterprise integration patterns, • Event-driven architecture & DDD, • Azure (Logic Apps, Functions, Service Bus), • Message queues, • CI/CD (Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions), • Git & branching strategies ✨ The Role ✨ • Owning the technical direction and architecture across integrations & automation will also be part of your role, shaping how business applications and automation initiatives are designed and delivered. 🚀 Why work for them 🚀 • Step into a senior, influential technical leadership position, • This organisation has a clear purpose... technology that supports research and real-world impact, • They have a super strong emphasis on people development and engineering excellence 🏠 Hybrid: Manchester 💰 Salary up to £75k If you’re a Technical Lead or Principal Engineer with strong C#/.NET integration experience who enjoys balancing hands-on technical work with people leadership and strategy, apply today!

Senior Brain Injury Fee Earner (Grade A) Location: Manchester (Hybrid working available) Salary: Up to £70,000 (DOE) + bonus A specialist legal practice, nationally recognised for its exclusive focus on traumatic brain injury (TBI) claims, is seeking an experienced Grade A Fee Earner to join its Manchester team. This is a unique opportunity to manage some of the most complex, high-value brain injury cases in the UK within a practice designed for low caseloads, early rehabilitation, and client-first outcomes. The Role This is not a traditional personal injury role. Here, you’ll work on a strictly limited number of catastrophic cases (around five at any one time), enabling you to provide clients and families with the highest level of care and attention. The practice operates at the intersection of law and medicine, ensuring early rehabilitation is prioritised and integrated into the legal process. Your responsibilities will include: • Running a caseload of high-value, catastrophic brain injury claims from start to finish, • Collaborating with leading medical experts, rehabilitation providers, and therapists, • Supporting clients and families through complex legal and personal challenges, • Coordinating early access to rehabilitation, treatment, and funding, • Acting as a trusted advocate throughout every stage of recovery and litigation About You We’re looking for a professional with: • Grade A Fee Earner status and 8+ years’ experience in brain injury, serious injury, or clinical negligence litigation, • A proven record of success in high-value, complex cases, • Exceptional communication skills and empathy for vulnerable clients and their families, • The ability to work independently and confidently while contributing to a close-knit, collaborative team, • A genuine commitment to securing life-changing outcomes through early rehab and tailored support Why This Opportunity Stands Out • Work with the UK’s only legal practice dedicated solely to brain injury cases, • Benefit from a low-volume caseload model designed for quality over quantity, • Be part of a team that blends legal expertise with clinical knowledge to achieve the best outcomes, • Enjoy hybrid/flexible working and a modern Manchester HQ, • Engage meaningfully with national charities, treatment centres, and rehabilitation specialists

AI Solution Engineer - Senior manager Location: Manchester Salary: £95,000 - £120,000 + car allowance + bonus About the Role We are seeking an experienced AI Solution Engineer to bridge the gap between industry-focused architects who identify AI opportunities and the engineering teams who bring solutions to life. In this role, you will shape AI solutions from early-stage concepts through to technical prototypes — ensuring they are both commercially valuable and technically feasible. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will help clients understand how AI can solve real business challenges, demonstrating technical excellence and the art of the possible. You will work closely with sales teams, architects, and technical specialists to design, validate, and showcase AI and ML solutions using leading hyperscaler platforms. What You’ll Be Doing • Support early-stage sales conversations by helping non-technical teams understand AI capabilities and solution options., • Design, build, and present cloud-based AI prototypes that bring proposed solutions to life., • Translate customer challenges into viable and feasible AI/ML solutions that deliver measurable outcomes., • Advise clients on technical requirements, dependencies, risks, and success criteria., • Demonstrate deep knowledge of AI technologies and platforms to showcase credibility during proposals and client engagements. This Role Is for You If You Have: • Extensive experience working closely with sales teams to shape enterprise-grade software or AI solutions., • Strong expertise in AI Model Architecture, including LLMs and SLMs — with an understanding of performance, suitability, training needs, and deployment approaches., • Practical hands-on experience with at least two hyperscaler AI platforms, such as:, • AWS Bedrock / SageMaker, • Google Vertex AI, • OpenAI, • Azure ML, • Solid understanding of statistics, machine learning, data science fundamentals, data engineering, and big data concepts., • Knowledge of the process, data prerequisites, and success criteria required to deliver AI solutions that meet business needs., • Understanding of cloud security, landing zones, and FinOps, particularly relating to AI cost optimisation.

Your new company Our client is a well-placed independent law firm with ambitious plans for expansion. Your new role You'll manage a varied caseload of residential property matters, including sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity and complex title work. Alongside your own files, you'll also manage and support the junior members of the team, ensuring high‑quality work and contributing to their ongoing development. This role is integral to the firm's plans to expand the department, giving you the opportunity to help shape its future growth. What you'll need to succeed You'll need strong technical expertise in residential conveyancing, with the confidence to manage a busy and varied caseload independently. Success in this role also relies on your ability to support junior team members, build trusted client relationships and contribute to the department's ongoing growth. What you'll get in return You'll be joining a firm that genuinely invests in its people, offering a supportive environment where your skills can thrive. In return, you'll benefit from a competitive package, strong work‑life balance and clear opportunities to progress as the department continues to grow. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Desired Skills and Experience Senior residential Conveyancer Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION: Senior Technical Pricing Analyst LOCATION: Manchester/ Hybrid It's an exciting time in our client’s Pricing and Analytics department. Their transformation programme has recently been relaunched, aligned to the company’s Retail new Pricing and Analytics strategy. They're investing in growing in size and capability across their IT systems, analytical toolset and learning and development. They'd love to hear from motivated people who can help them deliver their commitments to their business, their customers, and their people. They’re looking for Senior Analysts to lead and support projects across Motor or Home that continually improve productiveness and segmentation of statistical models of claims and demand across products and channels, using both traditional and data science/contemporary techniques. Responsibilities of the Senior Technical Pricing Analyst: • Create, validate and reconcile datasets for analysis and undertake analysis by writing and manipulating code, • Support in the creation, maintenance and deployment of rating models that predict claims cost, conversion, or retention, • Contribute to the specification, development and testing cycles for deployment of rates, • Consider the impact on customers of pricing actions and act to avoid any unfair treatment, • Lead in producing and developing appropriate monitoring for pricing and other stakeholders, • Provide technical underwriting and pricing support to assist the business in achieving its plans, • Build strong relationships with managers, peers and stakeholders Requirements of the Senior Technical Pricing Analyst: • Experience in a related Insurance Pricing role within Retail lines of business, • Excellent numerical mathematical skills (a degree in a mathematics related discipline or evidence of equivalent proficiency), • Knowledge of predictive modelling for Risk and/or Demand models, • Ability to demonstrate high levels of problem-solving skills and initiative, • Ability to plan and prioritise own work and that of a small project team, • Knowledge of tool such as Python, R, SAS, SQL or other analytical language/tools are desirable, • An understanding of machine learning techniques, • An awareness of appropriate statistical techniques for insurance analysis

Sales Development Representative, Greater Manchester Are you a motivated and ambitious individual looking for an exciting opportunity as a Sales Development Representative? We have a fantastic opening with a rapidly growing company known for its innovation and leadership in the industry. In this role, you will be essential in identifying and nurturing new business opportunities within the B2B sector, connecting with a wide variety of clients. You’ll receive first-class training and mentorship from experienced Account Executives and Sales Managers, allowing you to develop strong relationships and build rapport with potential clients. This role also offers you the unique chance to learn from business leaders and engage with C-suite executives, gaining valuable insights and experience. Role Details • Location: Greater Manchester, • Salary: Competitive base salary of £27-30k, • Experience: No prior experience necessary, • Earnings: Uncapped OTE/commission, with typical earnings increasing by £15k in your first year, • Development: Exceptional opportunities for development, including one-on-one coaching, • Progression: Clear growth pathways to senior roles, with the expectation of advancement within 18 months What We’re Looking For: • Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to connect easily with others, • Ambition: A clear drive to succeed and a passion for achieving goals, • Confidence: Comfortable presenting and interacting with clients in a professional environment, • Organisation: Highly organised, with a strong work ethic and attention to detail Apply now and join a dynamic team where your contributions are valued, and your career growth is supported at every stage.

Senior UI Designer £350-£450 a day – outside IR35 Hybrid - Manchester 1-2 month projects throughout 2026 I’m working with a Manchester based company that’s won some major projects for 2026 and needs to increase its UI capacity. They need a UI specific skill set, a real specialist in all things UI and someone that can deliver projects autonomously using the latest design practices. Key Skills: • 5+ years of UI Design experience in an agency environment, • Proven experience designing large-scale, complex builds for a variety of clients, • Expertise in modern design tools: Figma, Sketch, Adobe CC, • Strong understanding of responsive design, mobile design patterns, and accessibility best practices., • Ability to translate data, research, and user insights into polished design solutions., • Experience with HTML, CSS, basic coding and AI in design If you feel like your experience matches this role, please apply with CV and portfolio or reach out to Ben Greensmith.

We Build Recruitment are now looking to recruit for a Helpdesk Manager on behalf of our client, a leading facilities management company based in Greater Manchester. The Role This is a great role for a candidate with prior experience as a Helpdesk Manager within Facilities Management. As Helpdesk Manager, you will be responsible for leading a high-performing support team, ensuring all reactive, project, and planned maintenance tasks are completed efficiently. You’ll manage the internal tracking system, overseeing accurate data entry and ensuring compliance with SLAs, KPIs, and contractual obligations. Your role will involve refining helpdesk operations, mentoring and training your team, and creating structured processes for seamless service delivery. Key Responsibilities: • Team Management: Lead, motivate, and manage a team of helpdesk operatives who handle Maintenance calls and numerous email requests., • Process Oversight: Ensure all helpdesk processes are followed efficiently, meeting KPIs and SLAs, • Performance Monitoring: Regularly review and assess the performance of helpdesk staff, providing feedback and guidance to maintain high standards., • Client Interaction: Liaise with clients to ensure their needs are met and any issues are resolved promptly., • Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports on helpdesk performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions., • Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement within the helpdesk, suggesting and implementing process enhancements to increase efficiency and client satisfaction. Main Duties • Facilities Helpdesk Management- Managing a Team of Facilities Helpdesk Operatives, • Updating the system with any changes, • Ensuring the Smooth and Efficient running of the Helpdesk, • Ensure Helpdesk Operatives are carrying out the Correct Processes when completing jobs and updating the System and further works etc, • Compliance, • Liasing with Engineers- PPM Management, • Assist with complex works offering advice on process., • Implementing positive changes to the Helpdesk, • Allocating jobs and managing the level of jobs coming through and ensuring all the information is correct, • Dealing with any Customer Issues to ensure an excellent service is provided at all times, • Overseeing Quotes and Budget Reporting, • Excellent Customer service ensuring our clients are always updated with any changes, • Managing the Helpdesk Operatives to ensure that all jobs are being managed efficiently and correctly, • Ensure all jobs are scheduled and updated before close of business., • Ensure Help Desk Management and Supervision is always available., • Managing Annual Leave and Sickness to ensure the Helpdesk is always covered sufficiently, • Schedule Weekly and monthly Meetings with Help Desk Staff to discuss clients progress and issues., • Work closely with the Operations Manager to train new and existing staff, • Generating reports to ensure that SLA targets are achieved and Co-ordinators are managing their time effectively and efficiently, • Conduct Weekly/fortnightly meetings with Senior Management to discuss helpdesk issues, progress, and process., • Attend and participate in Operations meetings., • Monthly meetings to report on Help Desk targets, progress, and any issues that may arise.

Role: 360 Consultant Location: Manchester – Hybrid (2–3 days office-based) Employment Type: Permanent Start Date: January 2026 Salary: £30,000 – £32,000 yearly About the Role We’re looking for an energetic and ambitious 360 Consultant who has already taken the step from pure resourcing into a full 360 mandate. You don’t need to be a world-class performer yet - but you do need the mindset, ambition, and hunger to develop into one under the right support and structure. The ideal candidate will have: • A proven background working in a vertical market, ideally within Software Development across the Manchester region., • The confidence to identify, engage and nurture candidates while building a strong, value-led network., • A commercial mindset - this is not a delivery-only role. You must be able to generate leads, convert opportunities, and win new business with some consistency., • Around 2–3 years’ experience in recruitment - someone still early in their career but showing strong potential and a genuine desire to grow., • Excellent communication skills, professionalism, and the ability to articulate themselves well to both clients and candidates. Why Join Us? Warm Desk Opportunity Although this is a vertical market 360 role, you’ll gain immediate access to exclusive roles with one of our largest accounts. Low-Hanging Fruit We operate with multiple Manchester-based clients where we already have terms in place across the brand — but Lorien hasn’t engaged with them yet. You’ll be supported in leveraging this opportunity to grow your desk quickly. Hybrid Working – 2–3 Days in Office A great balance of autonomy and team collaboration in our Manchester hub. Outstanding Learning & Development You’ll benefit from industry-leading training, mentorship, and a structured pathway to progress into a Senior Consultant role. Supportive Culture A team known for collaboration, transparency, and a genuine investment in helping consultants grow. What We’re Looking For • Confident yet self-aware, • Honest about areas for development, • A true team player, • Ambitious with long-term career goals in recruitment, • Willing to learn, evolve, and own their development, • Clear communicator with strong relationship-building skills, • Driven to succeed — not using recruitment as a stop-gap

A fast-growing AI-driven SaaS company is hiring three Senior Software Engineers to join its engineering team. These are hands-on roles with a strong backend and architectural focus, ideal for engineers who enjoy working in scale up or startup environments and want to build high-quality, cloud-native software that powers real-world automation. You’ll be part of cross-functional squads delivering modern, serverless, AI-enabled applications used in highly regulated industries. The company has a strong engineering culture, embraces AI-assisted development, and offers autonomy, impact, and the chance to help shape technical direction. Role: Senior Software Engineer Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum Location: Fully Remote (UK-based) What you’ll be doing: • Design, build, and optimise scalable software using Node.js, TypeScript, React, AWS Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB, • Contribute to architecture discussions and ensure solutions are secure, cloud-native, and maintainable, • Use AI-assisted tooling to speed up development, testing, and debugging, • Work closely with Product, Delivery, and Technical Leads to refine requirements and deliver iteratively, • Mentor junior engineers and conduct code reviews to maintain quality and consistency, • Help drive best practices across DevOps, CI/CD, observability, and secure coding, • Collaborate with other squads to ensure technical alignment across the platform What you’ll need: • Strong full stack experience with a backend-first mindset, • Expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, React, and modern cloud engineering, • Hands-on experience with AWS serverless, particularly Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB, • Solid understanding of scalable architecture and performance optimisation, • Experience in scale ups, startups, or SMEs where speed, ownership, and adaptability matter, • Strong debugging, problem solving, and delivery skills, • Interest in or experience with AI-assisted engineering tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot), • Comfortable working in agile squads and contributing across the full SDLC What’s on offer: • Salary up to £70,000, • Fully remote working across the UK, • Modern AI-first engineering environment, • Real ownership and impact in a growing product-led team, • Opportunity to shape tooling, workflow, and engineering standards, • Clear progression path into Technical Lead, • Collaborative culture with a focus on high-quality engineering and continuous improvement If you’re a hands-on engineer who enjoys building scalable backend systems, working cloud-first, and embracing AI-assisted development, this is a great opportunity to join a fast-moving team solving meaningful technical challenges.

Chief Risk Officer (CRO) A pivotal role establishing the risk, compliance and governance framework for the next phase of Northern LGPS’s development. About Northern LGPS Northern LGPS is a c£70bn pooled investment partnership for the Local Government Pension Scheme, bringing together the investments of Greater Manchester Pension Fund, Merseyside Pension Fund and West Yorkshire Pension Fund. Building on the foundations of its collaboration over several years, Northern LGPS is now entering the next phase of its development. This phase focuses on establishing an FCA authorised investment management company with a dedicated senior leadership team; strengthening governance and creating a clear operating model to support long-term investment outcomes. For those joining at this stage, the opportunity is exceptional. These roles offer the chance to shape strategy, set standards and build leadership capability for the long term, working closely with the partner funds, who are both shareholders and clients, Boards and regulators to ensure Northern LGPS continues to evolve as a well-governed, resilient investment organisation. The role • Design and implement the risk and compliance framework for a new organisation, • Ensure regulatory expectations are met from inception and as the organisation evolves, • Provide independent, proportionate risk advice to the CEO and Board, • Build and lead the risk and compliance function, • Embed a strong culture of risk awareness, resilience and accountability, • Carry out the SMF 4 role for a c£70bn AIFM with MiFID permissions About you • Senior investment professional with deep experience in institutional investment management, • Strong understanding of investment, operational and regulatory risk, • Experience of operating at a senior level in regulated environments and engaging with regulators, • Pragmatic, proportionate approach to risk and control, • Motivated by shaping frameworks rather than inheriting them How to apply To apply, please submit your application via LinkedIn. If you would like an initial, confidential discussion about the role or the wider Northern LGPS project, please contact Paul Battye, Chief Executive and Lead Partner, on 0161 402 0160. Closing Date for applications is 12 noon on 16th January 2025