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Foster Care Associates (The FCA) Senior/Supervising Social Worker Salary: Up to £40,081.10 per annum - dependent upon experience Benefits: • Company car or £2,000 car allowance, • 30 days' annual leave, rising to 35 days with length of service plus Bank Holidays, • Life assurance, • Company pension, • On-site free parking, • Employee discount scheme, • Medical cash plan Office Location: Hybrid - supporting our Foster Parents across Birmingham, Dudley, Walsall, Wolverhampton and surrounding areas, with an expectation to travel to the regional head office in Bromsgrove on occasions. Ofsted Rating: Outstanding - February 2024 This is an exciting chance to join FCA Midlands and make a real impact. We're looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Senior/Supervising Social Worker to join our inspiring, friendly team and help drive the growth and development of our fostering services across the Midlands. With a Bromsgrove-based office and a flexible hybrid working model, you'll enjoy the freedom to balance office collaboration with working from home. About Us Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. Duties Will Include • Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care., • Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people., • Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures., • Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards., • Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined., • Ensure each child and foster parent is fully compliant in respect of all key documentation., • Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care., • Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community., • Participate in an out-of-hours support service on a rota basis., • Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. You Must Have • A Social Work qualification., • Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent., • Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing., • A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures., • The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away)., • Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations., • A full driving licence. Interested in joining us? For an inspiring and friendly conversation about this exciting role, get in touch with Rachel Lowe, Fostering Service Manager, on 07483 140 323. Ready to make a difference? Apply today, and we'll be in touch with you shortly! No agencies, please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services, Keywords:Adoption Social Worker, Location:Willenhall, ENG-WV13 3HT

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure / Highways | Wolverhampton, West Midlands £60,000 to £73,000 + Package Hybrid working A leading infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team delivering a major transport and highways improvement programme across the West Midlands. This is a high-profile, multi-scheme programme focused on upgrading key tra... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Senior Quantity Surveyor {High-end Hospitality} Wolverhampton, occasional travel to sites Up to £100,000 + Car/Car Allowance + Company Benefits Are you a Quantity Surveyor or similar from a fit-outs/hospitality background or similar looking to join a recently established high-end hospitality refurb and fit-out business. Do you want to join a business who are in its infancy and offering great scope fo... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Senior Engineering Estimator Location: Dudley, DY1 4DA Salary: Competitive, DOE + Excellent Benefits! Hours: 7:30am - 4:00pm (40 hours per week) Contract: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: 5% Matched Pension, Holidays, 25 plus bank holidays, Life Assurance, Cycle to work scheme, Cash health care scheme - Paycare, Birthday Vouchers, Employee Assistant Programme, Branded Uniform, Free parking and Free tea &... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor Location: Hybrid, Walsall based but with travel, Walsall, England, United Kingdom Salary: Up to £50k plus car allowance and benefits An exciting new opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our team running our biggest water projects, with values from £500k to £5M. Reporting to the Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll work closely with operational managers and subcontracto... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Shape Your Future with Us: We provide specialised software development and technical support, and we excel in delivering tailored solutions and comprehensive support services. We have successfully delivered custom software development, system integration, and ongoing technical support, enabling the group to enhance its operational efficiency and scalability. Our unique ability to bridge technical i... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Are you experienced and qualified in residential childcare and looking for your next meaningful opportunity? We are seeking a Senior Therapeutic EBD Support Worker to work in a 3 bed home located on the beautiful outskirts of Wolverhampton. The home has been renovated to a high standard with homely touches to ensure the children and young people feel safe and nurtured. With a new young person due to... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, a... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Financial Accountant; Wolverhampton; 12 month Contract: £375-500 per day paye (DOE); Inside IR35; Hybrid role – 3 days per week on site. We are currently recruiting on behalf of our Aerospace client based in Wolverhampton for a Financial Accountant , working at a senior level ,to join their Finance team on a 12 month temporary contract This role is responsible for overseeing statutory reporting,... ZIPC1_UKTJ

FP&A Manager Location: Dudley Salary: Up to £75,000 Type: Permanent Robert Walters Group are currently supporting a leading business in Dudley during a period of growth and transformation in their recruitment of a FP&A Manager. You will sit at the heart of value creation, partnering closely with senior leadership, operational teams, and stakeholders. The role offers high exposure, genuine influence o... ZIPC1_UKTJ

We are working exclusively with a growing, privately owned group based in the West Midlands to appoint a Group Finance Director. This is a senior leadership role with genuine influence, working directly alongside the CEO to shape the strategic and financial direction of the business. The business operates across multiple group companieswitha turnover approaching£25M and a strong track record of con... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Position Title: Assembly Pastor (Church Planter) Location: Bilston, West Midlands, United Kingdom Denomination: Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Worldwide Reports to: Senior / Lead pastor Overall, Purpose: To pioneer, plant, and establish a vibrant, sustainable, and doctrinally sound Christ Apostolic Church assembly in Manchester and Wrexham. The pastors will evangelize, disciple new believers, and build... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Your new company This leading UK housebuilder with a strong national presence and a reputation for delivering high-quality residential developments is looking for a Conveyancing Manager to join their in-house team in Wolverhampton. This organisation is committed to building not only exceptional homes but also rewarding careers. With a collaborative, forward-thinking culture and a clear focus on professional development, you will be empowered to shape your career while contributing to the delivery of thriving communities. The business fosters an inclusive, supportive environment where innovation is encouraged, achievements are recognised, and employees are given the tools and autonomy to succeed. Office attendance will be required due to the leadership element of this role therefore you will live within commutable distance of Wolverhampton; post-probation you will be able to enjoy working in a hybrid manner. Free car parking is available on site. Your new role As a Divisional Legal Manager, you will take ownership of a high-performing in-house conveyancing function, overseeing the legal processes supporting the sale of residential plots across multiple regional business units. You will lead and inspire a team of conveyancers and support staff, ensuring the efficient delivery of a high-volume, service-driven conveyancing operation handling circa 10,000+ plot transactions annually, including part-exchange and resale activity. This is a strategic leadership role combining technical conveyancing expertise with people management and operational oversight in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Key responsibilities include: • Managing and developing a team of conveyancers to deliver a high-quality, efficient plot conveyancing service, • Advising on and managing infrastructure agreements (including S278, S38, S104, S185, and S111 agreements), • Handling land transfers, easements, surplus land sales, and freehold reversions, • Supporting management companies with agreements and land transfers, • Managing lease extensions, deeds of covenant, rectification, and historic legal matters, • Providing commercially focused, proactive legal advice to internal stakeholders, • Attending development meetings and contributing to sales and build forecast planning, • Driving performance, service improvements, and compliance with internal policies and legal standards What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this Conveyancer / Divisional Legal Manager role, you will bring: • Extensive experience in residential conveyancing and property law, ideally within a housebuilder or developer environment. Our client is keen to hear from candidates who are qualified as a Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Licensed Conveyancer however they are also keen to hear from unqualified candidates provided that you have significant conveyancing experience and people management experience, • Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing legal or conveyancing teams, • Strong understanding of new build property transactions and associated legal frameworks, • Experience handling infrastructure agreements and complex land-related transactions, • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels, • A proactive, commercially minded approach with strong organisational and leadership capability What you'll get in return In return, you will receive a highly competitive package and the opportunity to work within a progressive, people-focused organisation that invests in its employees. Benefits include: • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including car allowance, • Private healthcare and life assurance, • Generous pension scheme with employer contributions, • Flexible benefits, including options to purchase additional leave, • Discounted house purchase schemes and share plans, • Clear career progression and ongoing professional development, • A supportive, inclusive culture focused on employee wellbeing and growth Apply now If you are an experienced Licensed Conveyancer, Senior Conveyancer, or Property Solicitor looking to step into a leadership role within a dynamic and growing organisation, we want to hear from you. Please contact Harriet Chapman at Hays Legal for further information on this role. Apply today to take the next step in your conveyancing career and be part of a team delivering exceptional residential developments across the UK. 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

Job Title - Aesthetic Practitioner Location - Wolverhampton Hours of work - Part time or full time hours considered Please note that you must be flexible to work Saturdays Following their recent acquisition, The Harley Medical Group and sk:n clinics are now part of the same Group that owns Optical Express and ACES, two of the leading ophthalmology providers, dedicated to giving both private and NHS patients world class levels of service and clinical care. We are seeking an Aesthetic Practitioner to join our friendly, reliable and talented team at our fantastic Wolverhampton sk:n clinic. Please note this is not an injector role* The Role: As part of your role as Aesthetic Practitioner, you will be responsible for meeting and greeting your clients, supporting and advising them on suitable treatments and products available to them and carrying out a wide range of advanced treatments. With outstanding levels of customer service and a genuine care and passion, you will be supporting your clients gain and achieve greater self-confidence through better skin! You will also be supporting with reception, diary management, and general administration and retailing of products. Experience, Qualifications and Personal Qualities: • Qualified to Level 3 in Beauty Therapy (or equivalent), Level 4 is highly desirable., • A minimum of 2 years’ experience within either an Aesthetics, Day Spa, Beauty Counter or Salon environment., • Team player, with a positive can do attitude., • Passionate about giving great customer service., • Experience of working to sales targets and be happy to get involved with promotional activity, • You should be willing and able to work evenings and weekends., • Being trained within Laser/IPL is highly desired but not necessary What we offer: We offer genuine opportunities for career progression within the group and we have a structured career path for Practitioners to become Senior and Advanced Practitioners. We are the UK’s market leader within the rapidly expanding Aesthetic and Cosmetic industry and proud to be the leading dermatology, laser and skin experts with decades of experience. Treating over 25,000 clients each months through our nationwide network of over 50 clinics, we have a truly recognisable brand which have been carefully built over 25 years on the foundations of efficiency, knowledge and trust. What's in it for you? • A competitive hourly rate plus industry leading bonuses and commission, • Free Laser Eye and Intraocular Lens Surgery, • Discounts on prescription eyewear and sunglasses, • Generous Optical Express family & friends discount, • 29 days annual leave FTE, • Extensive training in the life changing treatments that we offer, • Workplace Pension Scheme If this sounds like the career path you have been looking for, we look forward to hearing from you! Please apply now by uploading your CV. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global organisation where you will have the opportunity to grow and develop within a professional working environment. Optical Express is an equal opportunities employer.

Clinical Director – Independent Veterinary Group £75,000 – £95,000 DOE Full Time | Permanent Walsall Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking for a leadership role where you can influence clinical standards, support team development, and play a key role in the future growth of a modern independent practice? We are working with an award-winning independent veterinary group in Walsall seeking a Clinical Director to join their senior team. This opportunity would suit a forward-thinking leader looking to combine strategic input, team development, and involvement in the continued expansion of advanced veterinary services. The Role This is a full-time Clinical Director position with responsibility for supporting clinical standards, team development, operational progression, and the continued growth of the practice and wider group services. The practice manages a varied caseload spanning both routine and referral-level work, including the continued expansion of minimally invasive surgery and endoscopy services. The successful candidate will play an important role in helping shape the direction of these growing services while supporting the wider team and maintaining high standards across the practice. The role would suit a proactive Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys mentoring colleagues, driving standards, encouraging progression within the team, and contributing towards the development of new services and clinics. With the group continuing to expand its referral offering, there is genuine opportunity to influence the future direction of the business and play a key role in its long-term growth strategy. The Practice This is an award-winning independent veterinary group focused on delivering compassionate veterinary care alongside high clinical standards and modern medicine. Since coming under independent ownership, the practice has continued to invest in diagnostics, surgical equipment, facilities, and staff development. Facilities include advanced operating theatres, minimally invasive surgical equipment, laparoscopic capabilities, orthopaedic facilities, and modern diagnostic technology. The group are also continuing to expand referral-level endoscopy and minimally invasive surgery services, creating an exciting environment for clinicians with an interest in progression and innovation. The Team & Culture The wider team consists of 4 Veterinary Surgeons, 4 RVNs, 2 SVNs, 1 VCA, 5 Receptionists, a Practice Manager, and additional support staff who all work collaboratively to deliver excellent patient and client care. The environment is supportive, progressive, and encourages clinical development, leadership, and new ideas, alongside a strong focus on patient care and sustainability. The Individual • MRCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon, • Strong leadership and communication skills, • Passionate about high clinical standards and team development, • Forward-thinking with an interest in service growth and innovation, • Organised, proactive, and commercially aware, • Previous leadership experience desirable, • Advanced certificates or additional interests welcomed What’s in it for you? • Salary between £75,000 – £95,000 depending on experience, • Opportunity to influence future practice and service development, • Supportive independent practice environment, • Access to advanced facilities and equipment, • Flexibility around working patterns where possible, • Opportunity to further develop leadership and management skills If you are an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking for a leadership role where you can combine team development, strategic input, and involvement in the future growth of a progressive independent group, we would welcome a confidential discussion. Location: The surgery is located in Walsall with excellent transport links to Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Sutton Coldfield, Cannock, Lichfield, Dudley, West Bromwich, Stafford, Tamworth, and surrounding areas. Want to apply or want more information? Once you submit your CV, someone will be in contact with feedback and an option for an informal chat within 2 working days. Feel free to call 02393 877 350 and ask for Carina Walker, though information will be limited without a CV. Recommendations: Compass Associates Ltd are working in partnership on this position. If you are not interested, but know someone who is, we offer £500 vouchers for each successful recommendation

Company Description At Tipton & Coseley Building Society, we have been proudly serving our community since 1901. Based in the West Midlands, our branches provide personalised financial solutions to help customers save, build financial resilience, and achieve homeownership. Committed to making a positive impact, we foster a culture that values creativity, diversity, and career growth, offering rewarding opportunities for our employees. Role Description We are seeking a Branches Cluster Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This full-time hybrid role sits at the heart of our retail operation, where you will provide values‑led leadership across our five branches, ensuring teams are empowered to deliver sustainable high performance aligned to our strategic objectives. You will play a key role in strengthening our presence within the local community while ensuring regulatory compliance is consistently achieved. Hours: 35 hours per week, including 1 in 2 Saturdays (with time off in lieu) Location: Tipton, West Midlands, with frequent travel required to our local branches The Society is able to offer hybrid working, following successful completion of an initial probationary period, you may be able to work 2 to 3 days at home each week. In this role you will: • Provide inspirational, values‑led leadership across a cluster of retail building society branches, supporting Branch Leaders and their teams., • Build strong and effective working relationships that promote trust, collaboration and accountability across the cluster., • Coach, develop and performance manage Branch Leaders and their teams to deliver sustainable high performance aligned to strategic objectives., • Lead the successful implementation and embedding of change, ensuring new ways of working are adopted and sustained., • Champion exceptional customer experience across all channels, delivering positive customer outcomes in retail savings., • Ensure each branch plays a visible and meaningful role within its local community, strengthening the Society’s reputation., • Maintain accountability for operational standards, risk management and regulatory compliance across the branches network., • Support customer interactions across face‑to‑face, telephone and digital channels, role modelling best practice where required., • Take a proactive and agile approach to planning and delivery, demonstrating resilience in a changing environment., • Respond to out of hours call‑outs and premises related issues if required., • Ensure complaints are effectively managed in line with the Society’s Complaint Handling Policy and Procedures. To be considered for this role you will: • Bring experience within retail banking and/or the savings sector, gained as a Branch Manager or as a leader of branch managers., • Bring proven experience leading multiple customer‑facing teams within a regulated financial services environment., • Ideally demonstrate experience gained as a successful leader of leaders, with strong capability in coaching, performance delivery and talent development., • Have a strong customer‑first mindset with a passion for delivering high‑quality, compliant retail services., • Demonstrate experience of leading and embedding change, ensuring teams adopt and sustain transformation initiatives., • Be a strategic thinker, able to translate strategy into consistent execution across multiple branches., • Have a strong understanding of UK financial services regulatory and compliance frameworks or the ability to quickly develop this knowledge., • Show resilience, adaptability and drive, thriving in a fast‑paced environment., • Have a strong understanding of effective complaints resolution in a regulated financial services environment., • Hold 5 GCSEs (grades 9–4 / A*–C or equivalent), including Maths and English. Why join us at the Tipton? Located in the heart of the Black Country, here at the Tipton & Coseley Building Society we've created a working environment where employees can pursue worthwhile and rewarding careers, where creativity and productivity are encouraged, recognised and valued. Our head office is based in the centre of Tipton, with local amenities including a local park and canal suitable for lunch time walks and a local train station connecting to nearby city centres including Wolverhampton and Birmingham. Being a smaller building society, you will have access to all decision makers. Our open and approachable stance means you will cross paths with senior team members daily and your thoughts, recommendations, and ways of thinking differently will be respected and considered. Our benefits include: • 27 days’ annual leave plus public bank holidays, • Staff annual discretionary bonus scheme, • Pension contribution, • Life assurance of 4 x basic salary, • Private Healthcare, • Permanent Health Insurance, • Health Cash Plan, • Access to internal Mental Health First Aiders, • Access to a Wellbeing hub and Employee assistance programme, • Celebration days, • Volunteering opportunities, • Benefit Hub subscription: giving access to a wide range of discounts across many different sectors, • Free parking Applications: If you would like to apply, please send your full CV with a covering letter indicating your suitability for the role. Please note, we may close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive a high volume of applications. To view our Recruitment Privacy Notice, please click here: www.thetipton.co.uk/media/cyddkruq/privacy-notice-recruitment-v6-april-2026.pdf Tipton & Coseley Building Society is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are firmly committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace in which all employees are valued, respected, safe, supported, and listened to without judgement or prejudice. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work. Please let us know if you need reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process and we will be happy to assist.

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

Head of Sales Stratstone Audi Wolverhampton Competitive salary with bonus plus company car, pension, life assurance, single health care, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), exclusive company discounts on used car purchases, leasing deals and aftersales services. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an exceptional experienced automotive candidate to lead a successful retail sales department. With a successful track record of achieving and exceeding set targets and objectives and up to date knowledge of vehicle, consumer and trade practice legislation, you will have experience in leading and motivating a sales team. Why Lithia UK? Structured career paths with ongoing development opportunities: We believe in nurturing talent from within, creating a culture where your growth is our mission, this is why you’ll have access to the coaching, mentoring, and the tailored training programmes you need to flourish. As a testament to your development, you will have the opportunity to apply for our Aspiring Head of Business programme, this is tailored around individual future aspirations and skills growth. We will empower you to drive your own career with the support from senior leaders and our dedicated learning and development team. Experienced leaders: Our progressive environment, coupled with supportive experienced leaders, ensures you're equipped with the tools, mentorship, and opportunities to feel confident to accelerate your journey. What does the Head of Sales role involve? • Accountable for delivering a financial result by offering a first-class experience for our customer, • Cost control of the departmental budget, • Responsible for the day to day leadership of a sales team and for driving the dealership volume and gross profit, • Driving enquiry conversion and F&I profitability, • Ensure the end to end sales process standards are met and showroom standards are maintained to manufacturer standards, • Ensure customer expectations are consistently maintained and that the customer’s experience is faultless What does the right candidate need to succeed as Head of Sales? • Proven experience in a sales department within the motor industry, • Proven experience of achieving and exceeding set targets and objectives, • Up to date knowledge of vehicle, consumer credit and trade practice legislation, • Current, valid driving licence, • Previous knowledge of the franchise in which this role exists, • Experience of managing a departmental budget and leading a team, • Experience of leading a team, the ability to motivate and coach, • Excellent communication skills, • Satisfy the requirements of GI Compliance and be of ‘good financial repute’, • Customer orientated, • Enthusiastic, smart, professional attitude and appearance What we can offer you: • Enjoy 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), giving you more time to relax, recharge, and do what you love, • Celebrate your special day with an extra day off on your birthday, • Our industry-leading Family Leave Policies ensure you’re supported when it matters most, • Access a new car through our Salary Sacrifice scheme and enjoy a smarter way to drive, • Take a paid day to volunteer and give back to a cause close to your heart, • We believe in recognising dedication and loyalty, that’s why we celebrate long service milestone anniversaries, • Unlock your potential with tailored training and endless career growth opportunities, • Commute for less with our cycle to work scheme, • Access high street discounts to make the everyday a little more rewarding, • Know someone perfect for Lithia UK? Earn rewards through our internal referral scheme At Lithia UK, our growth is powered by our people: As one of the largest automotive retailers globally, we’re passionate about transforming the future of personal transportation and setting new standards for exceptional customer experiences. Our values—Earn Customers for Life, Improve Constantly, Take Personal Ownership, and Have Fun!—fuel everything we do. Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that embraces innovation, champions personal growth, and celebrates success together. If you’re ready to make an impact in an environment that empowers you to drive change, we’d love to have you with us on this journey. Lithia UK are an equal opportunities employer, and we are proud members of , and _. We welcome all applications regardless of age, race, religion, disability, gender or sexual identity, marital status, socio-economic background or Veteran status. We will also consider qualified applicants with prior criminal convictions, in accordance with the law. We want your recruitment journey to be unique to you and as accessible as possible. If you need any additional support with your application or have specific requirements at any stage, please let us know via email: UK_resourcing@lithia.com. Our team will be happy to support you throughout every stage of the process.

Hartshorne Group Location: Walsall Contract: Fixed 2 year contract with the opportunity of a permanent position Ideal for: Post-graduates in Business Management / Business Administration. Some work-based experience required (e.g., customer service, sales support, admin, retail, operations) Are you a motivated business graduate looking to build a career in sales? Do you enjoy working with people, solving problems, and learning how businesses really operate? This is an exciting opportunity to join the Hartshorne Group team as a Graduate Trainee Truck Sales Executive, where you’ll gain hands-on experience, industry knowledge, and all the coaching you need to become a successful commercial vehicle sales professional. What you’ll be doing In this trainee role, you will learn every aspect of the truck sales process, including: · Supporting senior sales staff with quotations, product information and customer enquiries. · Building relationships with new and existing customers. · Developing a strong understanding of commercial vehicles, specifications, and customer needs. · Visiting customers alongside experienced team members. · Learning how to manage accounts, identify opportunities, negotiation to closing the sales process. · Gaining exposure to the operational side of the business to understand how our products support customers What we’re looking for? · A degree in Business Management, Business Administration, or a closely related field. · Some work-based experience (e.g. customer-facing role, business support, or sales/marketing environment, Transport/Logistics). · Genuine interest in developing a career in B2B sales. · Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills. · Commercially minded with the ability to learn quickly. · Driven, ambitious, and eager to progress. What we offer · Full training programme with clear progression into an Area Sales Manager role. · Supportive team environment with ongoing mentoring · Competitive salary, pension and healthcare cash plan, company car, all the IT you will need. · Real career progression. Ready to accelerate your career? If you’re a business graduate with ambition, confidence, and a desire to build a long-term career in sales, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take your first step into the world of commercial vehicle sales.

Senior SISS & Communications Commissioning Engineer Security | CCTV | PA | Data | Information Systems Location: Midlands preferred (regular travel and working away required) Salary: £55,000 - £62,000 per annum Type: Permanent, full-time employed role About the Role Orton Group is seeking a Senior SISS & Communications Commissioning Engineer with strong technical capability and supervisory leadership potential to support the delivery of rail and infrastructure projects across the UK. This role is centred on the setup, programming, fault-finding and commissioning of SISS and communications systems, working closely with site operatives, project teams, clients, and Orton management, playing a key role in ensuring that systems are delivered safely, compliantly, and to the highest quality standards. The position will suit an experienced commissioning engineer who takes pride in technical excellence, professionalism, and supporting others on site. Key Responsibilities • Setup, configuration, programming, testing, and commissioning of:, • CCTV systems, • Public Address systems, • Data and information systems, • UPS and associated infrastructure, • Technical fault-finding and problem resolution on live sites, • Providing on-site technical leadership and supporting engineers and trainees, • Working closely with in-house electrical and fire discipline colleagues to coordinate successful system integration, • Liaising professionally with clients, maintainers, and stakeholders during commissioning and handover, • Supporting documentation, testing records, and quality assurance processes, • Maintaining high standards of safety, workmanship, and compliance Technical Requirements • Strong practical experience commissioning SISS and communications systems, • Demonstrable capability with Hanwha CCTV systems, • Strong working knowledge of Cisco networking environments, • Confident reading and interpreting drawings, schematics, and specifications, • Experience working in live environments where quality and accuracy are critical About You • Experienced commissioning engineer with supervisory experience preferred., • Comfortable balancing travelling, working away, site-based delivery with office time where necessary., • Clear, confident communicator — able to engage effectively with clients, operatives, and senior management, • Highly organised, professional, and detail-focused, • Rail experience beneficial but not essential You will also align strongly with Orton Group’s core values: • Courage – confident in making decisions and addressing challenges, • Commitment – dedicated to delivering quality outcomes, • Adaptability – able to respond effectively to changing site conditions, • Partnership – working collaboratively with colleagues and clients, • Support – actively helping others succeed Why Join Orton Group? You will be part of a supportive, diverse, and quality-driven team, with access to discipline-specific project management, technical management, and experienced site colleagues. We actively promote collaboration, technical excellence, and professional development across all teams. This role offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects in an environment where expertise is recognised and supported. NO AGENCIES Orton Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Orton does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Due to the nature of the role a clean DBS to the BS7858 standards is required. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Orton Group, please do not hesitate to apply.

Digital Discharge Service (DDS) Digital Care Navigator (Band 5) Focus: Clinical triage, pathway coordination, leadership, decision‑making Responsible to DDS Clinical Lead Role Purpose The Digital Care Navigator provides senior clinical-operational coordination and assurance for the Digital Discharge Service (DDS). The role is responsible for end-to-end oversight of referrals, clinical and functional triage, pathway allocation, escalation management and partner coordination to enable safe, timely discharge or admission avoidance. The postholder acts as the central decision-making and escalation point, ensuring all actions across the DDS pathway are completed, risks are managed and appropriate support is in place for every patient. Key Responsibilities Referral Triage & Pathway Leadership • Lead end-to-end coordination of DDS referrals, including prioritisation and allocation in line with service criteria., • Undertake clinical and functional triage to assess suitability for technology-enabled discharge or admission avoidance., • Determine and authorise appropriate DDS pathways and technology solutions based on patient need, risk and context. Multi-agency Coordination • Work collaboratively with acute teams, discharge services, therapy teams, social care, reablement and community providers to identify and coordinate suitable DDS referrals., • Liaise with third-party technology, monitoring and service partners to ensure timely delivery and completion of pathway actions., • Hold oversight of responsibilities, timescales and dependencies across the pathway. Escalation, Risk & Safeguarding • Act as the single escalation point for clinical, operational, technological or safeguarding concerns., • Ensure risks are identified, mitigated and escalated in line with governance and safeguarding procedures., • Provide senior oversight to ensure no patient is discharged or managed without appropriate support in place. End-of-pathway Decision-making • Lead decisions relating to pathway completion, step-down to ongoing services, continuation of monitoring or transition to self-managed/self-funded models., • Support admission avoidance decision-making where DDS can safely replace traditional models of care. Workforce Support & Practice Development • Provide leadership, guidance and coaching to TED Support Officers and wider MDT colleagues., • Support embedding of technology-first approaches within discharge, assessment and care planning processes., • Contribute to training, pathway refinement and best-practice dissemination. Governance, Data & Assurance • Provide assurance reporting to WM5G / commissioners on referral activity, outcomes, risks and benefits realisation., • Use data and insight to identify trends, capacity pressures and pathway improvements., • Contribute to service improvement, clinical safety reviews and pathway development. Key Boundaries • The role does not routinely deliver equipment or undertake day-to-day setup, unless required for escalation or complex cases., • Focus is on leadership, coordination, assurance and decision-making across the DDS pathway. Core Skills & Attributes • Demonstrated experience working in health, social care, or discharge settings, ideally in roles related to hospital discharge, community support, or reablement., • Strong understanding of discharge pathways including Virtual Wards, Pathways 0/1, Discharge to Assess, and social care interventions., • Experience supporting or delivering care in a community-based model using assistive technologies, TEC or remote monitoring., • Comfortable working across multidisciplinary teams including hospital, local authority, and third-sector stakeholders., • Proven track record supporting patients and professionals through digital transformation or service redesign., • Minimum 3 years’ experience working within discharge services in either acute or community services, • Strong organisational and coordination skills, • Minimum 3 years’ experience in patient facing roles, • Confident communicator with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams., • Comfortable working in fast-paced, ward-based environments., • Attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation., • Ability to identify issues early and escalate appropriately., • Experience working within a clinically regulated service, • Adept at data capture and management reporting Skills • Highly proficient within Health and Social Care settings., • Have an interest and knowledge of technology that can be used to improve health and social care., • Skilled in navigating discharge workflows and cross-sector care transitions., • Able to engage both clinical and social care professionals with confidence and credibility., • Strong coordination, communication, and tech adoption skills — capable of unblocking operational issues quickly., • Ability to balance user-centred empathy with pathway efficiency and service goals., • Strong influence and persuasion skills, re-enforced by persistence and resilience., • Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills, preparing and delivering effective communications., • Exhibit a high degree of pro-activity and creative thinking when faced with challenges requiring resolution., • Effective self-starter able to work on own initiative to tight deadlines where there are often conflicting requirements and requests for support from other parts of the team. Qualifications • NVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification, • Relevant professional qualification or significant relevant professional experience.

As the Head of Investment Centre of Excellence reporting to the CIO, you will work closely with the CIO to build and maintain a professional, high performing and forward-looking investment team. As well as deep technical expertise, the candidate will have excellent leadership and relationship skills. The successful candidate will influence the investor style and culture of LGPS Central Limited. This is a key role, reporting directly to the CIO, with responsibilities including: • Leading on strategic projects - This role will collaborate with the CIO and the investment team to develop and execute strategic initiatives. For example, driving change and enhancements to meet the government’s Fit for the Future requirements. Enhancing best practice within the investment team and preparing for future evolution., • Overseeing the Investment Centre of Excellence - The role will be responsible for overseeing our new investment “Centre of Excellence” including Investment Oversight, Manager Monitoring & Research, Trading & Execution and Local Investing., • Ensuring LGPS Central’s investments meet Partner Fund needs - The role will also be integral to ensuring a close link between the investment team and Partner Funds’ investment requirements. Working closely with the Advisory/Client team., • Directly supporting the CIO – Support the CIO in day-to-day responsibilities including drafting papers and key documentation. This role is a certified role under the Senior Manager’s Certification Regime and will be subject to assessments in Fitness and Propriety and any other regulatory requirements What you’ll be doing As Head of Investment Centre of Excellence you will: Leading on strategic projects, for example: • Leading on design of asset class solutions. Ensuring robust input from the investment team and ensuring LGPS Central’s investment solutions meet the needs of Partner Funds, Government and other stakeholders., • Implementing a new organisational structure and processes for the investment team., • Considering role of internal management versus use of external managers., • Strengthening the integration of responsible investment into investment decision making., • Driving investment and operational innovation across investment teams., • Preparing for future pooling evolutions, for example greater delegation and consolidation. Overseeing the Investment Centre of Excellence, including: • Direct line management responsibility for Fund Oversight & Strategy Manager., • Dual line management responsibility for Manager Research & Monitoring, Trading & Execution and Local Investing., • Setting clear objectives for people and teams., • Developing, implementing and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs)., • Ensuring people and teams are able to meet the objectives, through:, • Providing leadership and mentorship to team members., • Identifying training and development needs to enhance skills and capabilities., • Streamlining processes and improve efficiency., • Supporting investment teams to develop and deliver a robust and transparent decision-making and reporting process., • Championing a rigorous culture of high performing, collaborative, research-based investing across LGPS Central., • Work with the Responsible Investment & Stewardship Team to integrate responsible investment into the investment process and culture. Ensuring LGPS Central’s investments meet Partner Fund needs, including: • Working with Partner Funds, their other advisors, and the Central Advisory/Client team to ensure our investment solutions continue to meet the needs of the Partner Funds., • Supporting the Advisory/Client function in communications with the Partner Funds., • Ensuring investment reporting meets the needs of Partner Funds., • Delivering value for money for Partner Funds. Other responsibilities: • Act as a trusted advisor to the CIO, providing insights and recommendations on strategic direction and implementation., • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders., • Effectively communicate strategies and initiatives to stakeholders., • Prepare presentations and coordinate cross-team inputs for critical meetings and decisions., • Be an ambassador for LGPS Central within the investment community, Partner Funds, and with regulators and key stakeholders., • Build & maintain relationships with appropriate external parties, including other large asset owner run managers, fund managers and consultants., • Participate actively in the Investment Committee overseeing and advising on investment portfolios, contributing to the investment strategy of the pool. About Us LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA-regulated asset manager for eight local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £45bn+ of their assets. It is one of eight Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK. LGPS Central's Partner Funds are: • Cheshire Pension Fund, • Derbyshire Pension Fund, • Leicestershire Pension Fund, • Nottinghamshire Pension Fund, • Shropshire Pension Fund, • Staffordshire Pension Fund, • West Midlands Pension Fund, • Worcestershire Pension Fund The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class. LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid-working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links. Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds. Requirements Problem solving • Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and alignment with organisational goals., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, • Experience in conducting in-depth analysis to identify opportunities for improvement., • Experience developing and implementing business plans. Investment • Market acknowledged investment leader and subject matter expert., • Demonstrates skills in designing LGPS investment strategies and asset class solutions., • Can articulate portfolio construction and investment selection skills. Including integration of responsible investment, manager selection and monitoring., • Experience of collaborative investment decision making at a senior level., • Experience of investment oversight including evaluation of performance and risk of investment portfolios Relationship • Excellent communication and relationship skills, capable of building relationships across all levels of the organisation and externally., • Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to resolve conflicts and improve difficult relationships., • Well-developed relationship partnering skills, including building and demonstrating personal credibility. Leadership • Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and changing environment, demonstrating flexibility and resilience., • Has successfully built, run, and developed high performing investment teams., • High degree of professional ethics, integrity, and gravitas. Confidentiality • This role requires a high level of confidentiality, as it will involve leading high-profile projects. Qualifications • CFA or equivalent qualification / relevant investment experience., • Preferably degree level or equivalent in relevant discipline., • Has or can meet all the requirements of being an FCA approved person. What do we offer? We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy: • Competitive salary, • An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme, • 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays, • 2 days paid volunteering days, • An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays, • Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities, • Welfare and Family-friendly policies, • Enhanced pay for new parents, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - 24-7 Health & Wellbeing Support, • Vitality Private Medical Insurance, • Hybrid Working, • Company Service Awards, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Company Electric Vehicle Scheme, • Nominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 - Personnel Today Awards 2022, • Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year - FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023, • Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award - LAPF In Investments Award 2023

Join LGPS Central at an important moment, where strong organisation, trusted support and clear coordination help the business move forward with confidence. This role is based in Wolverhampton and will provide high-level, confidential and proactive support to the relevant Chief Officer or Chief Officers. The role will help ensure priorities are well coordinated, decisions are supported, actions are followed through and colleagues, stakeholders and visitors experience a professional, organised and welcoming environment. The postholder will work closely with Chief Officers, Heads of Function, the Chief of Staff, Governance and colleagues across the business. This is a varied role that goes beyond diary management. It is about helping senior leaders stay focused, helping functional priorities move smoothly, improving information flow and making sure the practical day-to-day experience works well for everyone. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys being close to the centre of the business, likes making things work better, and takes pride in creating calm, structure and momentum in a busy environment. What you’ll be doing: Chief Officer Support • Provide proactive, confidential and high-quality support to the relevant Chief Officer or Chief Officers., • Act as a professional first point of contact, managing communications with discretion and judgement., • Manage complex diaries, briefing materials, travel and accommodation, ensuring senior leaders are well prepared and supported., • Use sound judgement and initiative to take ownership of tasks, resolve issues and escalate where needed. Business Manager Communications and Organisational Support • Work closely with the Chief of Staff to stay aligned with executive priorities, key messages and leadership direction., • Help cascade strategic priorities into functional areas in a clear and practical way., • Support communication flow between Chief Officers, Heads of Function and wider teams., • Support organisational and cross-functional programmes where appropriate. Functional Coordination and Priorities • Support the wider function by helping coordinate priorities, track key actions and follow up commitments., • Work with Heads of Function to improve visibility of deadlines, dependencies and key priorities., • Help ensure information, decisions and actions are shared clearly and at the right time., • Work in an agile way, adapting quickly to changing priorities and supporting fast-paced decision-making. Meetings, Governance and Information Management • Support meeting management by coordinating agendas, papers, logistics, actions and follow-up where required., • Work closely with the Governance function to ensure there is a clear split of responsibilities for formal governance meetings., • Support Chief Officers with meeting preparation, coordination of inputs and follow-up on actions assigned to them., • Use AI and digital tools appropriately to support meeting preparation, information summarisation and action tracking., • Maintain secure and intuitive digital filing and information management systems. Workplace Coordination • Support day-to-day workplace coordination, including shared spaces, office essentials and visitor areas., • Liaise with suppliers, facilities contacts and internal teams to resolve practical workplace issues., • Provide cover and support across the Business Manager group where required., • Carry out other duties within the scope and spirit of the role, aligned to evolving business needs. About us LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for fourteen local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £100bn+ of their assets. It is one of six Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK. LGPS Central’s Partner Funds are: • Cheshire Pension Fund, • Derbyshire Pension Fund, • Leicestershire Pension Fund, • Nottinghamshire Pension Fund, • Shropshire Pension Fund, • Staffordshire Pension Fund, • West Midlands Pension Fund, • Worcestershire Pension Fund, • Gloucestershire Pension Fund, • Hampshire Pension Fund, • Suffolk County Council, • Wiltshire Pension Fund, • Norfolk Pension Fund, • Oxfordshire Pension Fund The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class. LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links. Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds Requirements • Experience providing high-level executive or senior leadership support in a complex and fast-paced environment., • Confidence working with senior leaders, boards and external stakeholders., • Strong judgement, discretion and ability to handle confidential information appropriately., • Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands., • Ability to support senior leaders beyond diary management, including priority coordination, action tracking and information flow., • Strong written and verbal communication skills., • Ability to summarise information clearly and produce accurate meeting outputs., • Strong digital capability, including Microsoft 365, Teams, Outlook, SharePoint and collaboration tools., • Experience using AI and digital tools to improve productivity, including meeting capture, action tracking and information summarisation., • Good understanding of when formal governance outputs should sit with the Governance function., • High attention to detail, with the ability to focus on what matters most., • Proactive, practical and able to take ownership without close supervision., • Comfortable working under pressure and to tight deadlines., • Flexible and adaptable, able to move between executive support, functional coordination and workplace coordination., • Awareness of information governance, confidentiality and data protection best practice. Qualifications: • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent., • Business Administration qualification or equivalent experience in an executive support role. What do we offer? We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy: • Competitive salary, • An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme, • 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays, • 2 days paid volunteering days, • An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays, • Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities, • Welfare and Family-friendly policies, • Enhanced pay for new parents, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - 24-7 Health & Wellbeing Support, • Vitality Private Medical Insurance, • Hybrid Working, • Company Service Awards, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Company Electric Vehicle Scheme, • Nominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 - Personnel Today Awards 2022, • Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year - FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023, • Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023, • Winner of LAPF Investment Innovation, • Winner of Pool of the Year 2025

We are actively seeking a Senior Systems & Performance Engineer to join our Wolverhampton-based team, contributing expertise to military and civil actuation projects. This individual will play a key role in an integrated product team, leveraging their experience to autonomously plan and execute Systems & Performance Engineering work packages. Collaboration with the Principal Systems/Performance Engineer will enhance project delivery as needed. Responsibilities include developing technical specifications and solutions for intricate actuation systems, involving requirements capture, architecture development, trade studies, requirements validation, design performance analysis, modelling, verification, and integration. What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like? • Understanding, interpreting, and clarifying customer and stakeholder requirements., • Establishing system architecture and developing interface definitions., • Managing requirements and creating specifications for internal and external suppliers., • Utilizing computer modelling and simulation for actuation systems, encompassing hydro-mechanical and electro-mechanical systems., • Supporting product design and development through static and dynamic analysis, including sizing, sensitivity, and robustness analysis, as well as control law development., • Conducting trade-off analysis to identify optimized solutions., • Producing project deliverables, such as Performance Analysis reports, Requirements Management Plans, System Description Documents, Verification Summaries, and Compliance Reports., • Generating and tracking progress on requirements validation, traceability, and verification matrices/summaries., • Analysing customer requirements for compliance., • Identifying and addressing technical risks and implementing risk mitigation throughout the program's lifecycle., • Contributing to the development of standard work and best practices within the function. But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.) What do we offer? • Competitive salary, • Company performance bonus scheme, • Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution, • Private medical insurance, • Comprehensive health cash plan, • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, • Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, Maternity/ adoption leave- up to 52 weeks, first 26 weeks at full pay, subsequent 26 at 50% (basic pay), • Structured training & opportunities to progress, • Opportunity to join ERGs (employee resource groups), participate in community projects & much more! Candidate skills & requirements Essential skills: • Minimum 5 years of aerospace (or similar) industry experience, • Demonstrated expertise in systems engineering activities and the development of computer simulations for complex hydraulic, mechanical, and/or electrical systems., • Demonstrates unwavering personal integrity, operates independently with composure under pressure, and employs a logical approach to technical problem resolution and decision-making. Desirable skills: • Showcasing proficiency in analytical methods, problem-solving, Systems Thinking, System Lifecycles, System Modelling and Analysis, Requirements Definition, and System Architecting., • Knowledgeable in hydro-mechanical and/or electro-mechanical systems, including control and monitoring., • Proven experience in system integration, model verification, and conducting intricate failure investigations., • Training provided for daily applications, with a preference for prior experience in IBM Rational DOORS 9.X for Requirements Management and/or Systems Modelling Language (SysML)., • Degree qualification in Engineering Science., • Committed to sharing knowledge within the team., • Excellent oral and written communication skills., • Possesses cross-cultural awareness., • Driven by process compliance., • Familiarity with Mathworks Matlab and Simulink software packages., • Experience in applying requirements management software to projects.

Job Title Principal / Head of Specialist College About the Job Location: Walsall - West Midlands Salary: Starting from £75,000 + benefits + bonus (DOE) We are supporting a specialist post-16 education provider in the search for an experienced Principal / Head of College to lead a growing SEND provision supporting young adults with additional learning needs. This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone with strong operational, educational, and safeguarding experience within a specialist education setting. Key Responsibilities • Lead the overall day-to-day running of the college, • Drive quality, compliance, and inspection readiness, • Oversee curriculum delivery and learner outcomes, • Promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture, • Build strong relationships with local authorities and external stakeholders, • Support the continued growth and development of the provision Requirements • QTS, QTLS, or equivalent teaching qualification, • Senior leadership experience within SEND, specialist education, or post-16 settings, • Strong understanding of safeguarding, SEND legislation, and inspection frameworks, • Experience managing teams, budgets, and operational performance, • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Desirable • Experience within start-up or growing education provisions, • Leadership qualification such as NPQH, • Experience working with EHCPs and preparation for adulthood pathways Additional Information • Enhanced DBS required, • Performance-related bonus available, • Excellent opportunity to join an ambitious and growing organisation We look forward to reviewing your application! Talent Haven

Fully Remote | Flexible Hours | Fee-Split Model Join a Forward-Thinking Boutique Firm Are you an experienced Residential Conveyancer looking for more than just another conveyancing role? Do you find that your clients and referrers are choosing you, not necessarily the firm you work for? If that sounds familiar, it might be time to consider a consultancy model – and start earning up to 75% of the fees you generate. Many lawyers have already made the move to consultancy, and it’s transforming the way they work, and the money they earn. At FDR, we specialise in helping conveyancers make that transition with confidence. Choosing the right firm can feel daunting – even isolating – but that’s where we come in. We're a small, forward-thinking boutique firm that offers more than just a platform. Here, you’re not just another number. Your voice matters, your work is appreciated, and your growth is genuinely supported. We’re a close-knit, modern legal practice giving experienced conveyancers the chance to take full control of their careers – with the very best technology to back you up. You’ll have direct access to senior leadership, streamlined systems, and the freedom to work how and when it suits you. Why Join Us? • Personal Support, Not Just a Platform, • We don’t leave you to figure things out alone. You’ll get real support to grow your business – with marketing help, mentoring, and a community of like-minded consultants who share insights and success., • Work on Your Terms, • Remote working, flexible hours, and total autonomy over your caseload. It’s your practice, built your way – under a clear, fair fee-split model., • Big Tech, Small Firm Feel, • We’ve invested in Salesforce – a game-changer in legal tech and rarely used by firms of any size. Thanks to the backing of our parent company, the AIIC Group, we have access to cutting-edge systems that mean fewer manual tasks, significant time savings, and a smoother experience for you and your clients., • You’re Heard and Valued, • In our compact team, you’ll have a direct line to leadership (including the CEO) and the ability to help shape how the firm evolves. We listen, and we act on what matters to you., • Full Support, Without the Red Tape, • Benefit from the financial security, compliance guidance, and admin support that comes from being part of the AIIC Group – without sacrificing your independence or flexibility. What We’re Looking For: • A qualified solicitor, licensed conveyancer, or legal executive with experience in residential property, • Confident in managing your own caseload from instruction to completion, • Tech-savvy and excited by smarter, more efficient ways of working, • Self-motivated and ready to grow your own client base with full backing, • Looking for true flexibility, with the support of a professional and collaborative team Ready to build a career on your terms – with the tools, support, and autonomy to thrive? We’d love to hear from you. Contact us today for a confidential chat with one of our Recruitment Executives. P.S. Our Legal Consultancy Programme does not require a set number of years PQE, however you need to be practising and legally qualified in England and Wales in Property law, and able to generate your own instructions. Contact us now to see if you qualify.

Join us at a pivotal moment, where strategic procurement, vendor oversight, and long-term value delivery come together. This role offers an exciting opportunity to play a key part in ensuring LGPS Central Ltd procures goods and services and manages its critical suppliers and service providers effectively. Working alongside and supporting the Procurement and Vendor Oversight Manager, the postholder will gain hands-on experience in procuring a varied portfolio of goods and services, contract management and third-party vendor oversight within one of the UK’s leading LGPS pooling organisations. The role will suit someone who is organised, proactive, and keen to develop their expertise in procurement activities, contract management and vendor oversight. With exposure across the organisation including Investments, Finance, Legal and other services, this role provides the chance to build a strong understanding of public sector pensions pooling and the frameworks that underpin good governance and supplier relationships. What you'll be doing: Procurement • Procurement strategy development and execution of procurement activities, including drafting of tender documentation, tender evaluation, and onboarding processes, in line with Procurement Act 2023 and internal procurement policy., • Assist with drafting and maintaining procurement documentation, including Invitation to Tender (ITTs), evaluation templates, and contract registers., • Liaise with internal teams to gather requirements and ensure procurement activities are delivered on time and compliant with legislation and policy., • Embed procurement best practice, through advice, providing guidance and training., • Deputise for the Procurement and Vendor Oversight Manager as required. Vendor Oversight & Contract Management • Support the monitoring and oversight of suppliers and service providers., • Assist in maintaining governance, risk and compliance system in relation to third party vendor oversight., • Assist functions in the management of supplier risk and supplier management., • Lead user of tender and contract management system, providing training and support to other users., • Provide support to functions to ensure service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) are monitored and managed appropriately., • Support periodic vendor reviews and reporting to internal governance forums., • Support contract leads in undertaking supplier reviews and completing oversight activities. Compliance & Governance • Ensure procurement and vendor oversight activities are aligned with FCA, LGPS pooling requirements, and internal policies., • Contribute to audits, compliance checks, and regulatory reporting as required., • Promote strong governance, risk management, and transparency in procurement and vendor oversight processes. Relationship Management • Build collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders across Operations, Finance, Investments, and Legal., • Support effective communication with suppliers, ensuring professional engagement and resolution of issues., • Promote best practice in supplier management and procurement processes. About Us LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for fourteen local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £100bn+ of their assets. It is one of six Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK. LGPS Central’s Partner Funds are: • Cheshire Pension Fund, • Derbyshire Pension Fund, • Leicestershire Pension Fund, • Nottinghamshire Pension Fund, • Shropshire Pension Fund, • Staffordshire Pension Fund, • West Midlands Pension Fund, • Worcestershire Pension Fund, • Gloucestershire Pension Fund, • Hampshire Pension Fund, • Suffolk County Council, • Wiltshire Pension Fund, • Norfolk Pension Fund, • Oxfordshire Pension Fund The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class. LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links. Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds Requirements Procurement Knowledge: • Familiarity with public sector procurement processes, regulations (PCR 2015 and Procurement Act 2023), and best practice in tendering and supplier selection. Vendor Oversight Skills: • Experience supporting contract management, supplier due diligence and oversight activities. Organisation & Attention to Detail: • Ability to maintain accurate records, track deliverables, and monitor supplier performance. Stakeholder Engagement: • Strong interpersonal skills to support collaboration across teams and with external providers. Analytical & Reporting Skills: • Comfortable collating, analysing and presenting data associated with procurement activity and supplier performance. Teamwork and Communication: • Ability to work as part of team, promoting knowledge sharing and collaboration., • Effective communicator, with the ability to communicate technical information at all levels, including to senior stakeholders. Qualifications: • CIPS Level 3 (Advanced Certificate) or working towards (desirable)., • Experience in procurement, vendor management, or contract management., • Experience ideally within the public sector (desirable)., • Degree-level education (desirable but not essential with relevant experience). What do we offer? We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy: • Competitive salary, • An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme, • 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays, • 2 days paid volunteering days, • An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays, • Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities, • Welfare and Family friendly policies, • Enhanced pay for new parents, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme 247 Health & Wellbeing Support, • Vitality Private Medical Insurance, • Hybrid Working, • Company Service Awards, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Company Electric Vehicle Scheme, • Nominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 Personnel Today Awards 2022, • Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023, • Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023, • Winner of LAPF Investment Innovation, • Winner of Pool of the Year 2025

Join LGPS Central at a pivotal moment, where investment oversight, long-term stewardship and real-world impact come together. This role is based in Wolverhampton and will play a key part in providing internal oversight of LGPS Central’s pooled investment funds and internally managed investments across all asset classes. The role will help ensure our investment portfolios are well governed, appropriately challenged and aligned with our objectives, investment beliefs, risk appetite and Partner Fund expectations. The postholder will work closely with the Head of Centre of Excellence, CIO, Investment Teams and wider stakeholders to assess fund performance, investment risk, portfolio construction, manager quality and alignment with agreed mandates. This will include qualitative and quantitative oversight across areas such as listed equities, fixed income, property, private credit, private equity, infrastructure and other emerging asset classes. As a senior member of the investment function, the postholder will provide clear, evidence-based insight to support strong decision-making. They may also be required to present at Investment Committee, ORCA and other governance forums, helping LGPS Central maintain a transparent, robust and proactive approach to investment oversight. This role is a certified role under the Senior Manager’s Certification Regime and will be subject to assessments in Fitness and Propriety and any other regulatory requirements. What you’ll be doing: Investment Oversight and Risk Management • Lead holistic qualitative risk assessments of internal funds, covering both investment and non-investment risks., • Review fund performance, manager quality and alignment with LGPS Central’s fund objectives., • Assess whether portfolios are being managed in line with agreed mandates, investment beliefs, risk parameters and governance expectations., • Develop and monitor risk metrics, identifying emerging risks across asset classes., • Provide clear views on whether oversight and actions taken by Investment Teams are adequate, reasonable and proactive., • Oversee investments across a broad range of asset classes, including listed equities, fixed income, property, private credit, private equity, infrastructure and other emerging assets., • Contribute to long-term investment thinking, particularly where risk-adjusted returns, liquidity and Partner Fund outcomes need to be carefully balanced. Portfolio Construction and Asset Allocation • Help shape and challenge asset allocation frameworks, considering risk, return, liquidity and market conditions., • Contribute to tactical asset allocation analysis, modelling and investment thinking., • Provide insight into portfolio construction and help ensure portfolios remain aligned to LGPS Central’s long-term objectives., • Support the CIO and Head of Centre of Excellence with financial and performance oversight of LGPS Central’s investment portfolios. Governance, Risk and Compliance • Support a clear, auditable and repeatable approach to investment oversight., • Ensure oversight activity is aligned with LGPS Central’s governance framework, Investment Delegation Policy and internal standards., • Present oversight findings and risk assessments to Investment Committee and other governance forums when required., • Support the development of a strong first line control environment within the Investment function., • Integrate responsible investment and ESG considerations into oversight activity, where relevant. Stakeholder Engagement • Build strong and credible relationships with Investment Teams, Portfolio Managers, Partner Fund Client Directors, senior leaders and wider colleagues., • Work collaboratively across teams to provide practical, constructive and well-evidenced oversight., • Present complex investment information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences., • Act as a trusted source of insight, challenge and support across the business. About us LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for fourteen local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £100bn+ of their assets. It is one of six Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK. LGPS Central’s Partner Funds are: • Cheshire Pension Fund, • Derbyshire Pension Fund, • Leicestershire Pension Fund, • Nottinghamshire Pension Fund, • Shropshire Pension Fund, • Staffordshire Pension Fund, • West Midlands Pension Fund, • Worcestershire Pension Fund, • Gloucestershire Pension Fund, • Hampshire Pension Fund, • Suffolk County Council, • Wiltshire Pension Fund, • Norfolk Pension Fund, • Oxfordshire Pension Fund The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class. LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links. Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds Requirements • Proven experience in investment oversight, manager selection, risk management, asset allocation or portfolio analysis., • Experience gained within a pension fund, asset manager, investment consultant or similar institutional investor environment., • Strong understanding of financial markets and a broad range of asset classes., • Experience assessing investment performance, portfolio construction, risk and manager quality., • Good understanding of strategic and tactical asset allocation methodologies., • Ability to analyse complex investment portfolios and provide practical, evidence-based insight., • Strong understanding of investment and non-investment risk management frameworks., • Experience working with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, investment teams, service providers or regulatory bodies., • Strong analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail., • Ability to anticipate issues, challenge constructively and propose practical solutions., • Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly., • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, investment analysis tools and financial modelling., • Ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple priorities., • High degree of professional ethics, integrity and judgement., • Good understanding of ESG factors and how they can affect investment performance, risk and opportunity. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree required., • CFA or equivalent qualification preferred., • IMC preferred., • Has, or can meet, all requirements of being an FCA approved person. What do we offer? We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy: • Competitive salary, • An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme, • 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays, • 2 days paid volunteering days, • An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays, • Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities, • Welfare and Family-friendly policies, • Enhanced pay for new parents, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - 24-7 Health & Wellbeing Support, • Vitality Private Medical Insurance, • Hybrid Working, • Company Service Awards, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Company Electric Vehicle Scheme, • Nominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 - Personnel Today Awards 2022, • Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year - FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023, • Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023, • Winner of LAPF Investment Innovation, • Winner of Pool of the Year 2025

Commercial Finance Manager | £55,000–£60,000 + 10% bonus You'll know this business. Most people in the UK encounter it regularly without giving it a second thought. It's a profitable, well-run consumer-facing operation with a strong brand presence and a management team that takes finance seriously. Things are going well — new investment coming in, new revenue streams opening up, and a finance function that needs to grow with it. This role sits in an interesting corner of the business. You won't be covering the core operation — that's well established and well resourced. This is about taking ownership of a set of commercial income streams that are growing fast and becoming increasingly important to the business. Own the numbers, understand the story behind them, and make sure the right people hear it. Day to day: monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts, balance sheet controls, and building relationships with commercial and operational stakeholders. One direct report. Good access to senior leadership. A clear path upwards for someone who performs. On culture — and this is worth saying because it's genuinely rare — this is a business that has put serious effort into being a good place to work and has the independent recognition to back it up. Platinum Investors in People accreditation. Consistently ranked as one of the best large companies to work for in the UK. A Wellbeing Award winner. These aren't vanity metrics — they reflect a business where people tend to stay, and where the support structures are real. What they're looking for: — Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) — Trading, retail, or multi-site background — Someone comfortable working with non-finance stakeholders and bringing them with you — Commercial curiosity — someone who wants to understand the business, not just report on it The package: — £55,000–£60,000 + Bonus up to 10% — Hybrid working 3 days on site — Pension, life assurance — Some genuinely good soft benefits — full details on application If it sounds like your kind of thing, get in touch.

Join us at a pivotal moment, where procurement expertise, contract management, and vendor oversight come together to shape the future of LGPS pooling. The Third Party Risk and Contracts Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a robust third-party risk management framework and to oversee the effective and efficient performance of suppliers. This role is to ensure that all vendors, service providers, and outsourced partners meet regulatory requirements and align with the firm’s risk appetite and supplier performance achieves LGPS Central’s objectives. This role is critical in safeguarding operational resilience, regulatory compliance, and protecting the firm’s reputation. What you'll be doing: Framework Development & Governance • Design and maintain the third-party risk management policy and procedures in line with FCA, PRA, and other relevant regulatory requirements., • Establish governance structures for oversight of third-party relationships. Risk Assessment & Due Diligence • Conduct initial and ongoing risk assessments of third-party vendors, including financial stability, operational resilience, cybersecurity, and compliance posture., • Perform enhanced due diligence for critical and high-risk vendors. Supplier Performance and Relationship Management • Monitor performance and ensure suppliers meet contractual obligations, escalating issues or disputes as needed., • Support audits, due‑diligence reviews and risk assessments where required. Contract Lifecycle Management • Track and manage key dates such as renewals, expirations, notice periods, and obligations., • Support contract extensions, variations,, • re‑negotiations, and exit planning. Monitoring & Reporting • Develop and maintain a vendor risk register and ensure timely updates., • Monitor performance and risk indicators for third-party relationships and escalate issues as required., • Prepare regular reports for senior management, risk committees, and regulators. Regulatory Compliance • Ensure compliance with FCA SYSC 8 (Outsourcing) and other applicable regulations., • Support regulatory audits and respond to information requests related to outsourcing and third-party risk. Incident Management & Contingency Planning • Oversee third-party incident reporting and remediation processes., • Ensure robust exit strategies and contingency plans for critical vendors. Stakeholder Engagement • Work closely with Procurement, Legal, Compliance, and Operational teams to undertake robust contract management and align third-party risk management with broader risk frameworks., • Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on contract management, third-party risk policies and best practices. About Us LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for eight local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £45bn+ of their assets. It is one of eight Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK. LGPS Central's Partner Funds are: • Cheshire Pension Fund, • Derbyshire Pension Fund, • Leicestershire Pension Fund, • Nottinghamshire Pension Fund, • Shropshire Pension Fund, • Staffordshire Pension Fund, • West Midlands Pension Fund, • Worcestershire Pension Fund The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class. LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links. Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds. Requirements • Minimum 5 years’ experience in third-party risk management, contract management, or operational risk, ideally within financial services (preferably asset management)., • Strong understanding of UK regulatory requirements (FCA, PRA) and outsourcing guidelines., • Proven experience in developing and implementing risk frameworks and conducting vendor due diligence., • Proven experience in contract management, preferably in a financial services environment. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance or related field (desirable)., • Professional certifications such as CIPS, or equivalent, is desirable. What do we offer? We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy: • Competitive salary, • An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme, • 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays, • 2 days paid volunteering days, • An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays, • Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities, • Welfare and Family friendly policies, • Enhanced pay for new parents, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme 247 Health & Wellbeing Support, • Vitality Private Medical Insurance, • Hybrid Working, • Company Service Awards, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Company Electric Vehicle Scheme, • Nominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 Personnel Today Awards 2022, • Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023, • Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023

About the Role A leading organisation is seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Customer Retention to drive customer loyalty, reduce churn, and improve long-term customer outcomes. This role will take full ownership of retention performance, leading the development and execution of retention strategies, while ensuring operational excellence across customer-facing teams. The successful candidate will play a key role in influencing senior stakeholders and shaping a customer-centric culture through data-led decision making. Strategic Leadership • Own overall retention performance and key churn metrics, • Develop and continuously improve retention strategies and frameworks, • Use customer insight and data to proactively identify and mitigate churn risk Leadership & Team Development • Lead, coach, and develop high-performing retention teams, • Build a strong, customer-focused culture with clear accountability, • Ensure teams are equipped with the tools and processes needed for success Operational Excellence • Remove barriers that impact effective customer issue resolution, • Improve operational efficiency across the customer journey, • Oversee high-value and sensitive customer escalations Cross-Functional Collaboration • Work closely with Sales, Operations, Finance, Service, and Customer Experience teams, • Streamline processes and improve handoffs between functions, • Address systemic issues that negatively impact customer retention Insight & Continuous Improvement • Analyse customer, operational, and financial data to identify churn drivers, • Provide actionable insights and influence senior decision-makers, • Deliver clear reporting on performance, risks, and opportunities, • Drive root-cause resolution to prevent repeat issues Key Outcomes • Reduction in customer churn, • Improved retention and save rates, • Faster resolution times and improved throughput, • Identification and elimination of systemic issues, • Successful recovery of high-value or at-risk customers Experience • Proven experience leading Customer Retention, Customer Success, or Lifecycle teams, • Strong track record of improving retention through data and insight, • Experience operating in a target-driven, fast-paced environment, • Familiarity with CRM systems and customer analytics Skills & Attributes • Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, • Ability to translate data into strategic and operational actions, • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, • Commercially aware with a customer-first mindset, • Confident leading teams in complex environments, • Proactive, adaptable, and driven to deliver continuous improvement

Registered Manager - Children’s Residential Care 📍 Wolverhampton Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential The Opportunity We are looking to appoint a capable and experienced Registered Manager to oversee a children’s residential home caring for young people with social, emotional and behavioural needs. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who wants full responsibility for service delivery, team performance and care quality, while helping young people achieve better futures. The Role As Registered Manager, you will: • Lead the home’s day-to-day operations and overall service delivery, • Manage, support and inspire a dedicated residential care team, • Establish a safe, consistent and supportive environment for young people, • Champion a culture built around responsibility, stability and positive outcomes Compliance & Quality • Ensure the home consistently meets Ofsted standards and regulatory requirements, • Manage safeguarding practice, risk processes and incident oversight, • Maintain excellent care documentation, plans and assessments, • Lead inspection readiness and identify opportunities for ongoing improvement Leadership & Operations • Take responsibility for recruitment, staffing structure and workforce planning, • Deliver supervisions, appraisals and continuous professional development, • Manage service budgets, occupancy and operational effectiveness, • Collaborate with senior leaders on strategic growth and service improvement Stakeholder Engagement • Build credible relationships with Local Authorities, Ofsted and multidisciplinary professionals, • Act as the professional face of the home at all times, • Maintain clear and effective communication with families and partner agencies What We’re Looking For • Strong experience as a Registered Manager within children’s residential care, • In-depth knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding and inspections, • Experience supporting young people with SEMH and more complex care needs, • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management or currently completing it, • A proven leader who can strengthen services and improve outcomes What’s On Offer • Attractive salary package with bonus potential, • Full ownership and autonomy within your service, • Ongoing support from an experienced senior leadership team, • Career development opportunities within a growing organisation Apply Now If you are an established Registered Manager seeking a role where you can influence culture, lead a team and improve young people’s lives, apply now or contact us in confidence.

Senior Product Design Engineer – Lighting Manufacturing Walsall, West Midlands Full-Time, Permanent Hybrid Working Available Competitive Salary & Benefits Package We are partnering with a leading lighting manufacturer in the West Midlands who are seeking an experienced Senior Product Design Engineer to join their growing engineering team. This is a key hire for the business, reporting directly into the Managing Director, with responsibility for leading engineering projects from initial concept through to full production. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in both new product development (NPD) and the continuous improvement of existing product ranges, with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and manufacturability. This is a hands-on leadership role, combining technical design expertise with engineering ownership and process improvement across the full product lifecycle. Senior Product Design Engineer Job Description • Lead end-to-end engineering projects from concept through to production, including modifications to existing product ranges, • Oversee all stages of the design and development process, ensuring innovation, quality, and sustainability targets are achieved, • Take ownership of New Product Introduction (NPI) for both standard product development and bespoke lighting solutions, • Act as technical lead within the engineering function, driving continuous improvement across products and processes, • Ensure all designs comply with relevant national and international safety and performance standards, • Deliver hands-on electro-mechanical design work, including 3D CAD modelling and prototype development, • Produce and maintain technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, and production libraries, • Manage component specifications for purchased parts and assemblies, • Provide technical support to both internal stakeholders and external customers, • Lead Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives in line with business objectives, • Support the Managing Director with technical and engineering-related activities Senior Product Design Engineer Skills & Experience Required • Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a product design / development engineering role, • Ideally experienced within the lighting or electrical manufacturing sector, • Strong proficiency in 3D and 2D CAD software (Autodesk Inventor preferred), • Solid understanding of design for manufacture (DFM) principles, • Knowledge of manufacturing processes including casting, moulding, extrusion, and sheet metal fabrication, • Hands-on prototyping experience (bench work, soldering, assembly, etc.), • Experience with document management systems such as Autodesk Vault (or equivalent), • Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills, • Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional engineering team, • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage at all levels of the business What’s on Offer • Opportunity to lead full product lifecycle development within a growing manufacturing business, • High level of autonomy and direct influence over engineering and product direction, • Exposure to innovative lighting product development and bespoke project work, • Close collaboration with senior leadership, including direct reporting to the Managing Director, • Long-term career progression within a technically driven environment

Divisional L&D Lead - UK Wolverhampton (primary) with responsibility for a second UK site We’re partnering with a well-established, engineering-led manufacturing business to appoint an L&D Lead to shape and deliver capability development across its UK operations. This is not a traditional central L&D role. It’s a hands-on, business-facing position focused on building practical capability at plant level — working directly with site and functional leaders to identify skills gaps, prioritise interventions, and ensure learning translates into performance. If you’re someone who prefers being close to the operation, understands how industrial businesses really work, and can turn broad ideas into tangible delivery, this should feel like a good fit. What You’ll Be Doing • Acting as the primary L&D partner to UK site and functional leadership teams, • Translating operational priorities into focused, practical learning interventions, • Identifying critical capability gaps across areas such as operations, engineering, supply chain, and leadership, • Building and executing a clear, site-level L&D plan with visible progress and outcomes, • Shaping how learning is delivered — combining internal capability with external providers where it adds value, • Managing L&D spend and ensuring investment is directed to the highest-impact areas, • Supporting delivery of leadership and management development where it drives business performance, • Providing clear, pragmatic challenge to stakeholders on where learning will (and won’t) add value What Success Looks Like (First 6–12 Months) • Clear priorities established across both UK sites, aligned to business needs, • A simple, structured L&D plan in place with tangible delivery milestones, • Strong relationships built with site and functional leaders, • Learning activity that is visible, relevant, and applied in the workplace, • Better alignment between capability needs and how training is delivered The Environment • Multi-site UK manufacturing operation, • Engineering and operationally driven culture, • High degree of local ownership and autonomy at site level, • Requires influence rather than central authority What They’re Looking For • Proven experience in L&D within an industrial, engineering, or manufacturing environment, • Credibility with operational stakeholders — you understand shopfloor realities and leadership pressures, • Track record of translating business needs into practical, applied learning solutions, • Comfortable working with ambiguity and shaping direction rather than following a defined playbook, • Strong stakeholder management skills — able to influence without formal authority, • Experience managing L&D budgets and external training providers Useful (But Not Essential) • Experience building or reshaping an L&D function or approach, • Exposure to multi-site or federated organisations, • Broader understanding of talent, succession, or workforce planning, • Familiarity with LMS tools and digital learning (practical use rather than technical ownership) Style & Approach • Pragmatic, direct, and outcome-focused, • Comfortable being hands-on and close to the detail, • Able to simplify complexity and focus on what matters, • Commercially aware — understands the link between capability and performance Why This Role This is an opportunity to step into a role where you can genuinely shape how capability is built within a complex, industrial environment — without being constrained by overly centralised or theoretical L&D structures. You’ll have the chance to work closely with senior leaders, focus on real operational impact, and build something that is visible and valued by the business.

Join LGPS Central at a pivotal moment, where investment meets long-term impact. This role is based in Wolverhampton and will play a key part in developing and delivering LGPS Central’s hedging investment solutions in support of the government’s Fit for the Future agenda. The postholder will work closely with the Head of Alternatives & Hedging Solutions to build, implement and manage hedging portfolio solutions that meet the needs of Partner Funds and wider stakeholders. This will include responsibility for research, portfolio construction, manager selection, oversight and ongoing monitoring, while ensuring that portfolios are managed in line with LGPS Central’s investment, responsible investment, risk and compliance frameworks. As a senior member of the team, the postholder will also help shape the development of the function, contribute to a strong investment culture, and represent LGPS Central credibly with Partner Funds, managers and other key stakeholders. This role is a certified role under the Senior Manager’s Certification Regime and will be subject to assessments in Fitness and Propriety and any other regulatory requirements. What You'll Be Doing Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management • Work with the Head of Alternatives & Hedging Solutions on the development and implementation of hedging investment solutions, • Support the design of solutions that meet Partner Fund requirements, government expectations and relevant legislative or regulatory requirements, • Build and manage multi-manager hedging portfolio solutions, • Contribute strategic views and implement investment decisions within agreed mandates and governance parameters, • Lead or support strategy research, manager selection, portfolio construction and ongoing portfolio monitoring, • Ensure portfolios are managed within agreed objectives, limits and risk parameters Oversight, Monitoring and Reporting • Deliver a transparent, auditable and repeatable investment process for hedging solutions, • Source and assess appropriate investment opportunities and external managers, • Oversee and monitor managers and portfolio holdings on an ongoing basis, • Evaluate portfolio performance, risk, implementation and outcomes, and escalate issues where appropriate, • Help ensure that reporting for hedging solutions meets the needs of Partner Funds and internal stakeholders Governance, Risk and Compliance • Embed and monitor risk and compliance requirements in line with the Company’s Risk and Compliance Framework, • Support the development and operation of an appropriate first line of defence control framework within the Investment Team, • Ensure investment activity is delivered in line with internal policies, governance standards and delegated authority arrangements, • Integrate LGPS Central’s responsible investment approach into the investment process and culture, including consideration of ESG risks and stewardship-related factors where relevant Leadership and Team Contribution • Deputise for the Head of Alternatives & Hedging Solutions when required, including at Investment Committee, client meetings and committee presentations, • Assist with recruitment and the ongoing development of team capability as the function grows, • Line manage and support analysts where applicable, helping to build a high-performing and collaborative team culture, • Champion a rigorous, research-based and accountable investment culture across LGPS Central, • Take responsibility for projects delegated by the Investment Directors and ensure they are appropriately resourced and delivered on time and to budget Stakeholder Engagement • Build strong and credible relationships with Partner Funds, colleagues, managers and other external stakeholders, • Act as an ambassador for LGPS Central within the investment community and with relevant stakeholders, • Present clearly and confidently on portfolio matters, strategy and performance where required About Us LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for fourteen local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £100bn+ of their assets. It is one of six Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK. LGPS Central’s Partner Funds are: • Cheshire Pension Fund, • Derbyshire Pension Fund, • Leicestershire Pension Fund, • Nottinghamshire Pension Fund, • Shropshire Pension Fund, • Staffordshire Pension Fund, • West Midlands Pension Fund, • Worcestershire Pension Fund, • Gloucestershire Pension Fund, • Hampshire Pension Fund, • Sulfolk County Council, • Wiltshire Pension Fund, • Norfolk Pension Fund, • Oxfordshire Pension Fund The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class. LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links. Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds Requirements • Significant experience in sourcing, researching and monitoring hedging strategies and solutions, including portfolio construction, • Experience in the management and oversight of investment portfolios, including evaluation of performance and risk, • Experience of collaborative investment decision-making and portfolio management at a senior level, • Strong understanding of external manager research, selection and oversight, • Strong interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills, • Good people management capability and the ability to support and develop others, • Ability to build credibility and effective working relationships across a wide stakeholder group, • High degree of professional ethics, integrity and judgement, • Experience of working with institutional investors, pooled funds or manager of managers structures, • Knowledge of the LGPS, public sector pensions environment, or regulated asset management environment, • Experience of presenting to committees, boards or client groups, • Familiarity with responsible investment considerations in portfolio design and oversight. Qualifications: • CFA or equivalent qualification/ relevant investment experience., • Preferably degree level or equivalent in relevant discipline., • Has or can meet all the requirements of being an FCA approved person What Do We Offer? We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy: • Competitive salary, • An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme, • 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays, • 2 days paid volunteering days, • An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays, • Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities, • Welfare and Family friendly policies, • Enhanced pay for new parents, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme 247 Health & Wellbeing Support, • Vitality Private Medical Insurance, • Hybrid Working, • Company Service Awards, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Company Electric Vehicle Scheme, • Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023, • Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023, • Winner of LAPF Investment Innovation, • Winner of Pool of the Year 2025

Housing Team Manager - Permanent Vacancy - West Midlands - £42,504 Annual Salary Your new company This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and purpose-driven housing organisation committed to delivering high-quality neighbourhood services and improving the lives of its customers. With a strong focus on collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement, the organisation works closely with local partners to create safe, sustainable communities. Your new role As Localities Team Manager, you will lead and develop a team responsible for delivering responsive, customer-focused housing and neighbourhood services. Managing Neighbourhood Coordinators and Enforcement Case Coordinators, you will ensure the effective handling of tenancy management, safeguarding, and complex casework.You will play a key role in overseeing operational performance, supporting service delivery, and providing expert guidance on tenancy enforcement, anti-social behaviour, and safeguarding matters. Working closely with senior leadership, you will also contribute to service transformation, helping to implement new processes and drive continuous improvement.The role will involve: • Leading, motivating, and developing a high-performing team., • Managing complex and sensitive casework, including safeguarding concerns., • Building strong partnerships with external agencies such as the police, social care, and health services., • Representing the organisation at multi-agency meetings and deputising for senior management when required., • Driving service improvements through data analysis, feedback, and process redesign., • Ensuring consistent application of policies, procedures, and service standards. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will bring strong experience within housing, neighbourhood management, or a related field, alongside proven leadership capability.You will also demonstrate: • Sound knowledge of housing legislation, tenancy management, ASB, and safeguarding., • Experience managing and developing staff, including performance management., • Strong partnership working skills with statutory and voluntary agencies., • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities., • The ability to manage complex workloads and competing priorities., • A proactive, customer-focused mindset with a drive for continuous improvement., • Confidence using housing management systems and performance data.A relevant housing qualification is desirable but not essential. What you'll get in return In return, you will receive a competitive package and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a forward-thinking organisation, including: • £42,500 annual salary, • Generous annual leave entitlement, • Employer pension contributions + additional benefits, • Hybrid working arrangements, • Strong focus on professional development and career progression, • The chance to lead a motivated team and shape service delivery 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 about your career. # 4797247

Audit opportunity within a Top 10 Firm suited to a recently qualified auditor seeking progression Your new company Working within a rapidly growing Top 10 practice, you'll join the Audit team in Wolverhampton working with a range of clients - including large complex entities in a role which will enable you to develop your technical capability. Your new role Working with large corporate clients from a range of industries, including manufacturing, technology, and leisure as an Audit Senior/ AM, you will get involved in a range of audit engagements including group audits. You will take the lead on assignments and will use your audit knowledge to support more junior members of the team and develop great client relationships - communicating effectively to pull together information for complex group engagements. What you'll need to succeed You will be an ACA or ACCA qualified auditor with UK experience working with large, multi-million pound turnover clients. You'll have strong technical knowledge and will be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of different reporting standards, including UK GAAP/ US GAAP/ IFRS etc. Additionally, you will be an ambitious individual keen to develop your audit career within a forward-thinking, growing firm. What you'll get in return The successful individual will join a well-structured team in a firm that values work-life balance and offers a positive working culture. There are regular social events, a great range of benefits and clear potential to accelerate your career progression. Hybrid working is in operation with your time split between the office, client sites and working from home - you'll spend roughly 60% of your time in the office or on client sites, but this may vary according to client requirements and there is good flexibility within the firm. 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 about your career. # 4765727

Job Title: Associate Director, Children in Care and Care Experienced Location: Dudley Contract: Interim/Temporary Rates: Competitive Job Overview: • Our children's and young people social care teams plays a critical role in driving the vision and delivery of high-quality, effective safeguarding and support services for families with responsibility for overseeing multi-disciplinary teams that work collaboratively to protect vulnerable children and adults, promote family resilience, and improve outcomes., • Leading the development and implementation of strategies that ensure early intervention, prevention, and tailored support for families experiencing complex challenges and championing a strengths-based, trauma-informed, and child-centred approach, ensuring safeguarding practices are robust, proportionate, and focused on achieving long-term positive change., • Effective partnership working is critical - across wider teams, external agencies, and communities to create seamless, integrated services that keep children safe, support parents, and strengthen families. Job Purpose • To provide strategic leadership, professional accountability, and operational oversight for services that safeguard, support and improve outcomes for children in care and care experienced young people., • To be professional responsibility for ensuring that children who cannot live with their families experience safe, loving, stable and aspirational care, with a clear focus on permanence, sufficiency, quality of practice and achieving the best possible outcomes. This includes a strong drive to support more children to remain connected to, and cared for within, their home communities wherever it is safe to do so., • To have a proven track record of developing children's residential provision and fostering services at pace, alongside the ability to lead complex change, mature commissioning arrangements, and deliver improvement and financial sustainability within a demanding statutory environment., • To be a member of the Council's Senior Leadership Team, supporting organisational transformation, maximising use of technology/automation and cultivating a high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement, efficiency, and improved customer experience and choice., • To support the delivery of the Council Improvement Programme, implementing the new operating model, and ensuring that all transformation work streams have clear deliverables to modernise service delivery., • To ensure evidence-based decision-making and, robust financial management, and to model effective leadership behaviours and accountabilities underpinned by adherence to the Nolan Principles, while articulating a compelling vision for change., • To act as the lead and direct the provision of children's social care to meet statutory and regulatory expectations whilst driving excellence, inclusion and innovation across the remit., • To ensure the best outcomes to support family safeguarding, early help and children with additional needs across the Borough by developing best practice in social care and early interventions to avoid children entering the social care system. Connect2Dudleyis a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD - A joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dudley is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Technical Product Specialist People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Technical Product Specialist / Technical Specialist to join a forward-thinking and growing business on a full-time permanent basis. This is a customer-facing technical role offering strong exposure to industry bodies, customers, and internal product development teams, with genuine long-term career progression into a deep industry authority position. This position is ideal for candidates with a strong mechanical or electromechanical background who enjoy solving customer problems, delivering training, and representing high-quality technical products in the market. This position would suit applicants who have worked in a role as a Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer or Electromechanical Technician. Shifts: • Monday to Friday • 09:00 – 17:00 (37.5 hours per week) Salary: • £32,000 – £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Benefits: Your benefits as a Technical Product Specialist will include: • Company pension scheme • Hybrid or office-based working (role dependent) • Ongoing technical and product training • Long-term permanent position • Opportunity to develop into an industry subject matter expert • High level of autonomy and customer interaction Day to Day Duties: As a Technical Product Specialist, your day-to-day duties will include: • Providing technical customer support across B2B and B2C channels • Acting as the technical authority for products already in market • Producing product specifications for customer projects and applications • Managing product certifications, including renewals and new submissions • Designing and managing complex master keying (MK) systems • Evaluating and supporting smart / electronic locking technologies • Delivering internal training and external training to customers, distributors, and locksmiths • Maintaining working relationships with industry bodies and standards panels • Contributing technical substance to patent filings alongside the Product Development Lead • Gathering competitor and market intelligence through customer and industry engagement • Representing the company with customers, partners, and technical forums Essential Skills: The skills required to be a Technical Product Specialist are: • Industry experience within locks, high-security hardware, access control, automotive locking, or a related field • Strong mechanical or electromechanical aptitude • Excellent communication skills with confidence dealing directly with customers • Experience explaining technical concepts clearly to varied audiences • Ability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities • Confidence delivering technical training sessions • Proactive, organised, and solutions-focused approach Desirable Experience: • Background in technical specification, applications engineering, or technical sales support • Exposure to smart locking, electronic access control, or integrated systems • Experience working with certification bodies or compliance processes • Comfort working across both mechanical and electronic product ranges Training Provided: • Full product and systems training • Ongoing development to support progression into a senior industry technical authority role Apply: If you are ready to take on this opportunity as a Technical Product Specialist, please apply today or contact our recruitment team to find out more. People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process

Referrals & Business Development Lead – Social Care Dudley | Residential & Supported Living Services Are you an experienced Referrals Manager, Business Development Lead or Care Manager with strong knowledge of social care commissioning and local authority referrals? This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of the referrals process and business development activity for a growing provider of residential and supported living services supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. Over the last eight years, the organisation has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, person-centred services where people genuinely feel at home. With two new supported living services opening this year, they are now looking for a Referrals and Business Development Lead to support their continued growth and ensure the right people move into the right services. The Role You will lead and coordinate the referrals process across the organisation, working closely with Registered Managers and the senior leadership team to identify suitable placements and reduce voids across services. You will play an important role in ensuring the organisation builds strong relationships with local authority commissioning teams and secures new opportunities as services expand. Key responsibilities include: • Managing and coordinating the referrals process across all services, • Reviewing and responding to new placement opportunities, • Working closely with Registered Managers to assess suitability of referrals, • Carrying out person-centred assessments of support needs, • Preparing and submitting tender and framework applications, • Registering for Local Authority framework agreements, including renewals and new areas, • Supporting the launch of two new supported living services, • Working with the senior management team on new development projects, • Building positive relationships with commissioners and local authority teams, • Ensuring vacancies are filled with individuals whose needs can be well supported by the service About You We are looking for someone with strong experience of referrals and commissioning within social care. You may currently be working as a: Referrals Manager / Referrals Lead / Business Development Lead (Social Care) / Care Manager or Registered Manager with responsibility for referrals and placements A background in social care is essential. Applications from candidates without social care commissioning or referrals experience will not be considered. You'll ideally have: • Strong knowledge of local authority commissioning and referral processes, • Experience of supported living or residential care services, • Experience completing referral assessments and placement matching, • An understanding of framework agreements and tender processes, • A Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management in Social Care (or equivalent), or be working towards it You must also: • Be a driver with your own vehicle, • Be able to travel to the Dudley office and services across the Midlands Interested? If you would like to be considered for this Referrals and Business Development Lead role, please click Apply to send your CV to Laura at Thendon Resourcing.

Digital Discharge Service (DDS) Digital Care Navigator (Band 5) Focus: Clinical triage, pathway coordination, leadership, decision‑making Responsible to DDS Clinical Lead Role Purpose The Digital Care Navigator provides senior clinical-operational coordination and assurance for the Digital Discharge Service (DDS). The role is responsible for end-to-end oversight of referrals, clinical and functional triage, pathway allocation, escalation management and partner coordination to enable safe, timely discharge or admission avoidance. The postholder acts as the central decision-making and escalation point, ensuring all actions across the DDS pathway are completed, risks are managed and appropriate support is in place for every patient. Key Responsibilities Referral Triage & Pathway Leadership • Lead end-to-end coordination of DDS referrals, including prioritisation and allocation in line with service criteria., • Undertake clinical and functional triage to assess suitability for technology-enabled discharge or admission avoidance., • Determine and authorise appropriate DDS pathways and technology solutions based on patient need, risk and context. Multi-agency Coordination • Work collaboratively with acute teams, discharge services, therapy teams, social care, reablement and community providers to identify and coordinate suitable DDS referrals., • Liaise with third-party technology, monitoring and service partners to ensure timely delivery and completion of pathway actions., • Hold oversight of responsibilities, timescales and dependencies across the pathway. Escalation, Risk & Safeguarding • Act as the single escalation point for clinical, operational, technological or safeguarding concerns., • Ensure risks are identified, mitigated and escalated in line with governance and safeguarding procedures., • Provide senior oversight to ensure no patient is discharged or managed without appropriate support in place. End-of-pathway Decision-making • Lead decisions relating to pathway completion, step-down to ongoing services, continuation of monitoring or transition to self-managed/self-funded models., • Support admission avoidance decision-making where DDS can safely replace traditional models of care. Workforce Support & Practice Development • Provide leadership, guidance and coaching to TED Support Officers and wider MDT colleagues., • Support embedding of technology-first approaches within discharge, assessment and care planning processes., • Contribute to training, pathway refinement and best-practice dissemination. Governance, Data & Assurance • Provide assurance reporting to WM5G / commissioners on referral activity, outcomes, risks and benefits realisation., • Use data and insight to identify trends, capacity pressures and pathway improvements., • Contribute to service improvement, clinical safety reviews and pathway development. Key Boundaries • The role does not routinely deliver equipment or undertake day-to-day setup, unless required for escalation or complex cases., • Focus is on leadership, coordination, assurance and decision-making across the DDS pathway. Core Skills & Attributes • Demonstrated experience working in health, social care, or discharge settings, ideally in roles related to hospital discharge, community support, or reablement., • Strong understanding of discharge pathways including Virtual Wards, Pathways 0/1, Discharge to Assess, and social care interventions., • Experience supporting or delivering care in a community-based model using assistive technologies, TEC or remote monitoring., • Comfortable working across multidisciplinary teams including hospital, local authority, and third-sector stakeholders., • Proven track record supporting patients and professionals through digital transformation or service redesign., • Minimum 3 years’ experience working within discharge services in either acute or community services, • Strong organisational and coordination skills, • Minimum 3 years’ experience in patient facing roles, • Confident communicator with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams., • Comfortable working in fast-paced, ward-based environments., • Attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation., • Ability to identify issues early and escalate appropriately., • Experience working within a clinically regulated service, • Adept at data capture and management reporting Skills • Highly proficient within Health and Social Care settings., • Have an interest and knowledge of technology that can be used to improve health and social care., • Skilled in navigating discharge workflows and cross-sector care transitions., • Able to engage both clinical and social care professionals with confidence and credibility., • Strong coordination, communication, and tech adoption skills — capable of unblocking operational issues quickly., • Ability to balance user-centred empathy with pathway efficiency and service goals., • Strong influence and persuasion skills, re-enforced by persistence and resilience., • Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills, preparing and delivering effective communications., • Exhibit a high degree of pro-activity and creative thinking when faced with challenges requiring resolution., • Effective self-starter able to work on own initiative to tight deadlines where there are often conflicting requirements and requests for support from other parts of the team. Qualifications • NVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification, • Relevant professional qualification or significant relevant professional experience.

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Mechanical Design Engineer Material Handling, Hydraulic Equipment, Industrial Equipment Competitive Salary Plus Car Allowance and Benefits Are you ready to take the next step in your career? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company as a Mechanical Design Engineer, where your skills and expertise will directly contribute to the design and development of bespoke lifting equipment for heavy engineering applications across the globe. This role offers the chance to work on innovative projects, collaborate with talented teams, and pave the way for future leadership opportunities by shadowing the Chief Engineer with the potential to take over this pivotal role. As a Mechanical Design Engineer you will : • Design bespoke lifting equipment, taking projects from concept to detailed manufacturing drawings., • Collaborate with sales and manufacturing teams to ensure technical requirements are met., • Perform calculations, Excel, and FEA to verify designs and ensure compliance with standards., • Provide technical support during production, testing, installation, and commissioning stages., • Produce statutory documents, quality records, and operation and maintenance instructions., • Manage multiple projects at various stages of development while maintaining high standards of quality and safety. The Mechanical Design Engineer will have: • A minimum of an HND in Mechanical Engineering, with a BSc preferred., • Proven experience in designing special-purpose machinery, fabricated products/systems, structures, welded products and/or lifting equipment being advantageous but someone with good mechanical design capabilities would be considered., • Proficiency in CAD being able to use AutoCAD, Inventor, Vault, and Microsoft Office applications for design activities although other systems will be considered., • Strong understanding of mechanical design applications being able to take products from concept through to manufacture., • Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and within a team. This role is instrumental in supporting the company's mission to deliver innovative, high-quality, and safe designs that are recognised as leading within their sector. You will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your contributions will drive excellence and innovation in the manufacturing industry. Interested?: If you're ready to elevate your career and become an integral part of a company that values expertise, innovation, and growth, apply now! Don't miss this chance to make a real impact as a Mechanical Design Engineer. Let's discuss your next career move today! Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

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Senior Occupational Therapist – Equipment & Adaptations Team (Wolverhampton) Contract: Full-time | 37 hours per week | Locum A local authority in Wolverhampton is seeking an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to join their Equipment and Adaptations Service, working across both adults and children’s services. This is a varied role focused on delivering high-quality OT assessments and interventions within a social care setting, with a strong emphasis on equipment provision, minor and major adaptations, and promoting independence.Main Duties: • Complete specialist Occupational Therapy assessments for adults and children within a community social care setting, • Recommend and coordinate provision of equipment, minor works, and major adaptations to support independence and safety, • Manage a varied caseload, prioritising complex cases and ensuring timely interventions, • Work collaboratively with housing, social care, and health professionals to deliver joined-up support, • Provide advice and guidance on moving and handling, risk management, and functional independence, • Attend office base 1 day per week (Thursday) as part of hybrid working arrangements, • Ensure all interventions comply with relevant legislation and local authority proceduresRequirements:, • HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist, • Experience within social care OT services, • Strong background in equipment provision, minor and major adaptations, • Experience working with adults and/or children within community settings, • Confident managing complex cases, • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle desirableWhy Join Our Agency? With over 10 years’ experience in social care recruitment, Ackerman Pierce offers a supportive and personalised service throughout your placement. Each candidate is assigned a dedicated consultant who provides ongoing support from registration through to placement. We offer a fast registration process, assistance with DBS checks, and weekly pay you can rely on.To discuss this Senior Occupational Therapist – Equipment & Adaptations (Wolverhampton) role, please contact Ella Hajittofis or send your updated CV today.