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Semi Senior -Firm of Accountants - Dudley Our client is a well-established firm of Accountants based in Dudley. They supply bespoke accountancy and taxation services to all types of businesses and individuals. The firm are currently seeking a Semi Senior Accountant to join their expanding team. The Role as a Semi Senior Accountant: As a Semi Senior Accountant you will be expected to prepare financial statements from source documents/records to final accounts for review by one of the managers or directors Corporation Tax Bookkeeping/VAT Returns Prepare accounting schedules to support the balances and transactions included in the financial statements Work on a wide range of accounts and industries Liaise with clients directly or through the relevant manager to resolve queries or obtain further information Ensure a high level of service to meet client's expectations The ideal candidate for this Semi Senior Accountant position: Ideally AAT Qualified/ Part Qual ACCA IRIS software experience is desirable Cloud-based accounting systems knowledge including Xero, VT, QuickBooks Strong IT skills including Word, Outlook and Excel, to an intermediate level Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Confident when dealing with clients and getting your views across Use initiative to identify problems and provide solutions Package for this Semi Senior Accountant position: £30,000 - £33,000 (DOE) Support will be provided for both professional qualifications as well as work-based learning Excellent future opportunities To join a forward-thinking company A great working environment Quarterly social events with staff and director Benefits: Company events Casual dress Flexitime Free parking On-site parking TPBN1_UKTJ

Old Swinford Hospital (OSH) is seeking a dynamic and inspirational leader to become our Deputy Head (Academic) from April 2027. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to join one of the country’s leading state boarding schools at a particularly dynamic and ambitious moment in its recent history and development. OSH is a warm, inclusive and upbeat school community, where teachers enjoy teaching motivated and interesting young people in a calm and orderly atmosphere. We enjoy a very good academic reputation, but we are not all about league tables. This school prides itself on a balance of academic achievement and outstanding opportunity for our students to develop as well-rounded people. OSH is so much more than an 11‑18 state school. It is a vibrant and morally driven community that seeks to send out into the wider world young people who can genuinely make a difference to the common good. Our former pupils may be found in Parliament; the media; the military; medicine; banking and finance; public service; science and research; the creative arts and the law. What they all have in common is an optimism about who and what they are, and what just what they can achieve. They are both aspirational and humble. We work hard to keep them grounded, but always aiming high. The environment, both in and out of the classroom, for pupils to grow, develop and enjoy their schooling, is underpinned by a deep commitment and can‑do attitude shared by our staff, from teachers to cooks and sports coaches to the medical team. The Deputy Head (Academic) is a key senior leadership role at Old Swinford Hospital. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Deputy Head (Academic) will work closely with the Headmaster and colleagues to provide leadership across the School and ensure that our academic provision and student achievement remain of the highest standard, enabling every one of them to fulfil their potential. The successful candidate will be the School's academic leader, driving excellence across curriculum, teaching, learning, assessment and student outcomes. They will support, develop and hold accountable Heads of Departments, focusing on high standards of curriculum planning, teaching, learning and assessment across the whole school. The successful applicant will also play a key role in the School’s strategic development and is expected to be a driving force behind the generation of new ideas and opportunities that will shape the School's future. The post‑holder will combine an ambitious and innovative vision for the school’s academic future with the emotional intelligence required to motivate, inspire, develop and empower a dedicated, talented and highly committed teaching team. Above all, they will be a visible, inspiring presence within the school, championing excellence in teaching, learning, and scholarship while embodying the values of OSH. The successful candidate will serve on the Senior Leadership Team as one of two Deputies, supporting the Headmaster directly in all aspects of strategic planning and leadership of the school. The Senior Leadership Team comprises: The Headmaster, Deputy Head (Pastoral), Deputy Head (Academic), Assistant Head (Teaching and Learning), Assistant Head (Head of 6th Form), Assistant Head (Director of Safeguarding), and the Bursar. • Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a strong track record of academic leadership, • Have experience of leading curriculum development and improving student outcomes, • Proven leadership skills and senior or middle management experience, • Ability to make use of appropriate data to analyse the performance of students and set targets, • Proficiency in the use of digital technology for teaching and learning, • Well‑developed communication and presentation skills, • Well‑developed team‑working skills, • A keen eye for detail and accuracy, • Highly developed skills of organisation, • Demonstrate strategic vision and the ability to lead change effectively, • Possess excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, • Be committed to the values, ethos and wider life of a boarding school community, • Experience of leading one or more whole‑school initiatives, ideally to include digital technology, • Experience of leading an academic department, • Experience of chairing committees, • Experience of delivering successful outcomes under pressure, • Strong communication skills, • Ability to motivate and inspire others (students and staff) to achieve, • Calm under pressure, • Willingness to play a full part in the extracurricular life of the School, • An affinity with the ethos of Old Swinford Hospital, • A sense of humour and perspective A remuneration package will be agreed depending on qualifications and experience. As a state boarding school, OSH offers a unique opportunity for the successful candidate to become involved in boarding leadership beyond the School day. Candidates interested in joining the Senior Boarding Team can benefit from an enhanced remuneration package, including a boarding allowance and an attractive, modern four‑bedroom family house. Old Swinford Hospital welcomes applications for employment from all sectors of the community. Old Swinford Hospital is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants are required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. The School reserves the right to close the job advert early where sufficient applications have been received and so we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for the post. osh/osh-deputy-head-academic/ #J-18808-Ljbffr

Argus Fire launched in 1982, is part of the Mitie Group. We are the UK's class-leading supplier of fire detection and fire protection systems. We design, install, and maintain all types of automatically operating fire extinguishing systems and electronically activated fire detection and alarm systems for large projects through to servicing small standalone products. We currently have over 200 employees and have offices based in Stourbridge (HQ), Manchester and London. Despite our ongoing success, we are never content on standing still and continue to re-invest significant amounts into the development of our products, services and platforms. Why join us? Come and work with a talented, motivated, and friendly group of like-minded colleagues. Be supported and encouraged to develop your skills and knowledge through structured training and coaching from experienced colleagues. Be part of a company that invests heavily in apprenticeships futures and ongoing learning and development. As the Project Manager within the Special Risks team you will be responsible for managing a selection of projects across the UK. • Site surveys, • Procurement of labour, equipment and fabrication, • Liaising with clients, consultants, suppliers and site managers/supervisors, • In partnership with your Operations Manager and Director, be responsible for cost control of contracts/projects, • Keep records of installation progress and monitor against program of rewards, • Keep up to date site records, including diary of all site operatives working on your projects, • Maintain compliance on site with issued and approved method statements and risk assessments, • Assist with testing and commissioning, • Minimum of 10 years experience as Project Manager of commercial sprinkler installations, • CSCS card, • Strong procurement and cost control skills, • Background in commercial sprinkler contracts, wet riser systems and dry riser systems, • Strong understanding of Microsoft Office and similar project management software, • Understanding of Sprinkler related standards BS EN12845, LPC Rules & BS9990, • LPCB Design qualification(s), • SSSTS or SMSTS, • A can-do hands-on attitude, • Excellent customer service skills, with a friendly approach, • Excellent verbal communication skills, • Ability to multitask, • Willingness to learn and develop, • Reliability, • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Competitive salary, • Company Pension, • Life Insurance, • Bike to Work Scheme #J-18808-Ljbffr

Dudley Council is transforming how it delivers housing and property services across the borough. We are seeking exceptional Strategic Operational Leads to shape the future of Housing and Property across the borough. The Operational Manager of Acquisitions, Disposals & New Developments will lead the service for acquisitions, disposals, new-build, option modelling, feasibility studies, and Building Control, reporting to the Associate Director Acquisitions, Compliance & Maintenance. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Dudley Council is recruiting a number of exceptional Strategic Operational Leads to shape the future of housing and homelessness services across the borough. The Operations Manager for Dudley Homes will oversee the allocation and letting of social housing, ensuring customer satisfaction and policy compliance, while driving service improvements. These are senior leadership roles reporting to the Associate Director of Homelessness Strategy and Re-settlement, with flexible and hybrid working #J-18808-Ljbffr

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is recruiting strategic Operational Leads to shape housing and homelessness service delivery across the borough. These senior roles require guiding high‑performing teams, driving improvements and delivering excellent outcomes for residents. Successful postholders will report to the Associate Director of Housing Management and Tenant Engagement, with hybrid working options and broad scope to influence income, tenancy and leasehold services within a #J-18808-Ljbffr

Dudley Council is transforming the way we deliver services for our residents, communities and businesses. We are seeking a number of exceptional Strategic Operational Leads who will play a key role in shaping the future of housing and homelessness services across the borough. The Housing & Homelessness service is recruiting Operations Managers to support the delivery of several key functions. These are exciting senior leadership opportunities for experienced and motivated professionals who can lead high-performing teams, drive service improvement and deliver excellent outcomes for our residents. The successful postholders will report to the Associate Director - Housing Management & Tenant Participation and provide operational leadership across a range of important services. The Operations Manager of Tenancy & Estate Management will oversee and provide operational leadership of a large tenancy and estates team who are responsible for the management of the councils 20,000 homes. You will lead high performing teams, oversee complex housing issues and ensure compliance with housing legislation and regulatory standards. This is an opportunity to make a significant contribution to the quality of our housing management services and the experience of residents living in our homes. You’ll be joining a council with ambitious plans for improvement and transformation, where your leadership can directly influence services that matter to thousands of residents. We offer: • A senior leadership opportunity within a forward-thinking Housing & Assets service., • The opportunity to shape and improve critical housing and community services., • A collaborative and supportive leadership environment., • Opportunities for professional development and career progression., • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements. These are not conventional 9-to-5 roles. The services include statutory responsibilities and functions that operate outside normal office hours. Successful candidates will therefore need to demonstrate the flexibility, resilience and leadership required to respond when operational demands require it. So that we can demonstrate Dudley’s commitment to diversity and inclusion and to improve bias in the recruitment process that could create barriers for candidates. Your personal data will be anonymised when you apply, to ensure that you comply with our anonymisation process, please ensure you have removed your name and date of birth from any attachments prior to uploading them to your application. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK. Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK. Dudley Council will check the information that you have provided against any details already held for accuracy and completeness. The Council will check, share and cross match your information both internally within the council and with external organisations to protect public funds and prevent or detect crime, only where the law allows us to do so. The Council’s full Privacy and Disclaimer Statement can be accessed on the website at privacy-disclaimer-statement/ N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications #LI-DMBC2019 • Job Description Housing & Assets Operations Manager Tenancy & Estate Management.docx, • Employee Benefits List.pdf #J-18808-Ljbffr

Join us as a Quality Manager - Behaviour, Attendance & Compliance : Empower Futures! Please note you will work from the nearest school base with expected travel to all schools which include all locations in remit (Carlisle, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Tees Valley, Midlands) The postholder will ensure schools maintain high standards of operational compliance, robust record keeping and consistent implementation of policies and procedures. Through monitoring, quality assurance and support, they will identify emerging risks and work with leaders to secure rapid improvement. Do you want to work for a company where wellbeing is more than a word, it's a commitment? Somewhere where the person matters as much as the professional? Well at Progress Education, that's just the approach we take. Our top-notch benefits go beyond the basics-enjoy access to discounted gym memberships, a free wellbeing app that is jam packed with fitness, yoga and mindfulness resources and dedicated counselling support. And because we know your passion is with pupils and not paperwork, we do everything we can to reduce the amount of surplus admin too. Your work-life balance matters. That's why we offer generous holidays, additional leave for foster carers and flexibility wherever possible. And why do we do this? Because when you thrive, so do our students. So we want to invest in your personal and professional growth as much as we do the young people who attend our schools. But that's not all, we also offer... Professional Development: Support for professional qualifications, in-house training, including paid qualifications. Last year we invested approx. £3.5k per colleague! Financial Security: Death in Service Insurance providing four times your salary. Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave. Health and Wellbeing Cashback: Access to Medicash for you and your dependants, covering the costs of eye tests, optical, dental, prescriptions, and holistic treatments up to £900 annually. Recognition Awards: Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Recognition Awards. Referral Bonus: £500 for referring top talent. Exclusive Discounts: MiRewards benefits platform, offering loads of discounts and rewards Weekly drop ins with Senior Leaders: Connect, clarify and communicate with weekly drop-ins with our Managing Director and organisation SLT Group Connection: Annual Group conference and a comprehensive benefits review. What are we looking for from you? Academic Background: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) or equivalent teaching qualification, Strong evidence of continuing professional development in behaviour, attendance and statutory compliance. Experience: Significant successful teaching or equivalent experience, preferably with learners who are vulnerable, disadvantaged or in alternative/appropriate provision. Knowledge: Strong understanding of what constitutes high-quality education under the current Ofsted framework, including behaviour and personal development and attendance. Promotion of Values: Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, safeguarding, wellbeing, and British values. Time Management: Effective time management for planning, delivery, and assessment. Please click here to view the Job Description. How to Apply: Ready to be a part of our journey? Submit your application by clicking APPLY. If you have any further queries, then please get in touch with our friendly recruitment team by emailing Let's redefine education together! #JoinOurTeam #EducationRevolution #AlternativeEducation Diversity and Inclusion Statement: The Progress Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information, or parental status. All employment decisions are based on merit, job requirements, and business needs. Safeguarding Statement: We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices. For details of our commitment to safer recruitment please visit our website for further information. Note: We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship for this role. TPBN1_UKTJ

Network Catering Engineers in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced operational leader to head back-office, service delivery and customer operations. You will report to the Director, shaping the customer journey from first contact to invoicing and revenue recognition. You will build a culture

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most Dudley Council is transforming the way we deliver services for our residents, communities and businesses. We are seeking a number of exceptional Strategic Operational Leads to play a key role in shaping the future of our housing and property services across the borough. About the roles The Housing and Property Team is recruiting Operations Managers to support the delivery of several key functions. These are senior operational service leadership roles, operating across statutory services and areas that are high-profile, politically sensitive and emotive. Some services operate outside normal office hours, so successful candidates must be prepared to work flexibly when required. Successful postholders will report to the Associate Director Acquisitions, Compliance & Maintenance and will provide oversight across a number of related service areas. • The Operations Manager of Commercial & Contract Management will provide operational leadership across the commercial management and surveying services supporting the Council's residential and non-residential assets, including:, • Commercial management, • Contract management, • Quantity surveying, • Cost consultancy You’ll be joining a council with ambitious plans for improvement and transformation, where your leadership will directly influence services that matter to thousands of residents. We offer: • A senior leadership opportunity within a forward-thinking Housing & Assets Property Group, • The opportunity to shape, develop and improve critical housing and property services, • A collaborative and supportive leadership environment, • Opportunities for professional development and career progression, • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements These are not conventional 9-to-5 roles. The services include statutory responsibilities and functions that operate outside normal office hours. Successful candidates will therefore need to demonstrate the flexibility, resilience and leadership required to respond when operational demands require it. It’s an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve. At Dudley Council we have a ‘one council’ ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities. We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of ‘Forge a Future for all’ www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities. We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves. In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that: • is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark, • is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services, • has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people, • wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums, • dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents, • is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents #J-18808-Ljbffr

Dudley Council is recruiting an Operations Manager for Property Safety & Compliance to lead a large multidisciplinary team across housing and property services. The role covers fire, electrical, asbestos, gas, water and lift safety, building safety duties, CDM compliance and risk management with flexibility for hours and a hybrid work pattern. Reporting to the Associate Director Acquisitions, Compliance & Maintenance, you will shape safety standards, drive service improvements and work #J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary: Grade 14 Location: Dudley, West Midlands Contract: Full-time | Permanent Dudley Council is seeking an outstanding senior leader to shape and lead our new Corporate Business Operations & Support function at an important point in the Council’s improvement and transformation journey. This is a significant corporate leadership role with visibility across the organisation, working closely with senior officers, elected members and services. You will lead a large and diverse function responsible for providing the organisational infrastructure, coordination and support that enables the Council to operate effectively. You will have responsibility for a broad portfolio spanning executive and business support, corporate governance and forward planning, member and mayoral support, Freedom of Information coordination, organisational processes, records and information management, corporate events and wider organisational coordination. As Business Operations & Corporate Support Lead, you will: • Lead the Council’s Corporate Business Operations & Support function, providing visible leadership to a large corporate service managing resources of around £5m., • Develop and embed a modern corporate business support operating model, creating clear standards, consistent ways of working and a flexible approach to deploying resources where they are needed most., • Strengthen corporate coordination and governance – ensuring key meetings, decisions, forward plans, actions and organisational activity are effectively managed and visible., • Lead high-quality support arrangements for senior leaders and elected members, including executive support, member enquiries, mayoral and civic activity and wider corporate requirements., • Oversee the Council’s arrangements for Freedom of Information requests, ensuring effective coordination, statutory compliance and strong corporate standards., • Drive process and systems improvement – simplifying activity, removing duplication and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and customer experience., • Champion digital technology, automation, data and emerging solutions to improve productivity, collaboration and the quality of management information., • Build a resilient, professional and customer-focused function that can flex capacity in response to changing organisational priorities., • Provide authoritative advice and constructive challenge on corporate business operations, organisational processes and support arrangements., • Embed strong performance, risk, governance and assurance arrangements, ensuring the function delivers demonstrable quality, value for money and organisational impact. We are seeking a high-calibre senior leader with: • Significant leadership experience within a large, complex public sector or similarly complex organisation., • A strong track record of leading large, diverse operational or corporate support functions and delivering high-quality services at scale., • Experience of designing and implementing modern operating models, standardising services and improving organisational ways of working., • Strong knowledge of corporate governance, business operations, organisational processes and regulatory or statutory requirements., • Demonstrable experience of leading service transformation, process improvement and the effective use of digital technology and automation., • The credibility and judgement to influence senior officers, elected members and a wide range of internal and external stakeholders., • Strong commercial and financial awareness, with experience of managing significant budgets, resources and organisational capacity., • A clear commitment to developing high-performing teams, strengthening accountability and creating a professional, responsive and customer-focused culture. You will combine strategic leadership with strong operational grip – able to see the organisation as a whole while ensuring the corporate processes, systems and support arrangements underpinning it work effectively every day. This role offers a rare opportunity to shape a significant part of the Council’s corporate infrastructure and establish a modern, resilient and high-performing business operations and support function. Your leadership will directly influence how effectively the organisation operates – strengthening corporate coordination, improving the experience of senior leaders, elected members, services and colleagues, and ensuring our resources are deployed effectively against the Council’s priorities. You will also have the opportunity to modernise the service, making better use of technology, data and automation while developing a more flexible and consistent One Council approach to business operations and support. For an informal discussion please contact Alex Thorogood, Programme Director () Closing date for applications is 5th November 2026 Workplace Attendance: Working in the office 3+ days a week (pro-rata) So that we can demonstrate Dudley’s commitment to diversity and inclusion and to improve bias in the recruitment process that could create barriers for candidates. Your personal data will be anonymised when you apply, to ensure that you comply with our anonymisation process, please ensure you have removed your name and date of birth from any attachments prior to uploading them to your application. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK. Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK. Dudley Council will check the information that you have provided against any details already held for accuracy and completeness. The Council will check, share and cross match your information both internally within the council and with external organisations to protect public funds and prevent or detect crime, only where the law allows us to do so. • Business Operations and Corporate Support Lead JD 150926.docx, • Employee Benefits List.pdf #J-18808-Ljbffr