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Vice President, Client Processing Manager At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide. Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary. We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President, Client Processing Manager to join our Conventional Trust team. This role is located in Manchester, UK. In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways: • Lead and manage teams responsible for client processing operations, ensuring adherence to service standards and regulatory requirements by demonstrating strong leadership and organizational skills., • Develop and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency, leveraging data-driven insights and innovative solutions., • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex client issues, utilizing expertise to provide effective solutions., • Monitor and assess performance, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and client expectations., • Drive strategic initiatives contributing to the overall business strategy., • Develop staff to maximize individual contributions, professional growth, and effective team collaboration., • Foster a culture of continuous learning and development within the team, promoting professional growth and advancement., • Responsible for the achievement of team goals and talent management. To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following: • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field preferred, • Experience in Corporate Trust or Conventional Trust and Operations management, • Continuous improvement mentality, • Technical knowledge of Agile Methodology and Six Sigma preferred, • Effective communication and collaboration skills across diverse teams, • Experience in implementing Digital Tools At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at: _ _ Here’s a few of our recent awards: • America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025, • World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune, 2025, • “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025 Our Benefits and Rewards: BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter. BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide. Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

hackajob is collaborating with Vanguard to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. \n Project Contractor \n Project Contractor \n Purpose \n Leads strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing client outcomes throughout both human and digital experiences. Accountable for the successful delivery, working alongside a wide range of stakeholders to deliver new features and capabilities. \n This role is focused on our client journeys across web and mobile app channels so we are looking for a Product Manager with prior experience in delivering new features to market in the UK Direct to Consumer investing space. \n Key responsibilities \n\n • Provides product management services across the mobile app experience applying functional expertise to improve client outcomes and prioritise future features and enhancements.\n, • Collaborates with small cross-functional teams to demonstrate best practices that drive significant change to the client experience.\n, • Coaches product teams towards best practices and learnings. Ensures delivery of messaging, communication, and customer outreach as necessary.\n, • Partners with stakeholders to resolve production and implementation issues in a timely manner, and supports/drives escalations where required to enable rapid delivery.\n, • Leads the planning, development and implementation of new product changes, working alongside UX design and development teams. Defines and analyzes markets, developing detailed product features and requirements, and developing implementation plans.\n, • Define and track key performance indicators\n, • Employs a variety of qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques to continually improve the user experience.\n, • Participates in and provides recommendations for ongoing business planning and departmental prioritization activities.\n\n Skills and experience \n Qualifications: \n\n • Minimum of 5 years product management experience.\n, • Prior experience in personal investing preferred, with Financial Services experience as a minimum requirement.\n, • Prior experience designing and implementing mobile app native features and capabilities.\n, • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.\n\n Why Vanguard? \n Vanguard is a different kind of investment company. It was founded in the United States in 1975 on a simple but revolutionary idea: that an investment company should manage its funds solely in the interests of its clients. \n This is a philosophy that has helped millions of people around the world to achieve their goals with low-cost, uncomplicated investments. \n It's what we stand for: value to investors. \n Inclusion Statement \n Vanguard’s continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew (internally employees are referred to as crew), and communities is guided by one simple statement: “Do the right thing.” \n We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguard’s core purpose through our values. \n When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguard's core purpose: to take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success. \n How We Work \n Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.

Executive Search Delivery Consultant |Manchester (Hybrid)Up to £35,000 Basic SalaryWe are an established executive search consultancy with a track record of placing senior leaders across global consumer markets. Working from our Leeds office on a hybrid basis, we partner with some of the world's most recognised organisations across FMCG and CPG, Quick Service Restaurants, Consumer Healthcare, Infrastructure and Retail identifying and securing the leadership talent that shapes their futures.As we continue to grow, we are looking for an intellectually curious, commercially minded individual to join our delivery team in support of a Senior Director, playing a hands-on role in retained executive search assignments spanning international markets.The OpportunityThis role is well suited to two types of candidate:An experienced recruiter ready to step up into the more strategic, research-led world of retained executive searchA commercially or operationally experienced professional from industry who is serious about building a long-term career in executive search and leadership advisoryWhichever your background, you will be someone who is driven by quality, motivated by relationships and energised by working at the senior end of the market.What You Will Be DoingMapping global consumer markets, competitor landscapes and leadership structures across international geographiesIdentifying and engaging senior executive talent across FMCG, CPG, QSR, Consumer Healthcare, Infrastructure and RetailConducting detailed outreach and assessment conversations with senior leadersSupporting the full retained search lifecycle, from client briefing through to appointmentManaging candidate and client processes with a consistently high level of professionalismProducing market insight reports and talent intelligence for clients and internal stakeholdersBuilding long-term, trust-based relationships with senior executives and industry figuresContributing informed perspectives on market trends and emerging client opportunitiesWhat We Are Looking ForIntellectual curiosity and a genuine interest in business, leadership and global marketsStrong communication skills and confidence engaging with senior stakeholdersA relationship-driven approach and a long-term mindsetCommercial awareness, whether gained through recruitment, industry or a professional services backgroundAmbition to develop a career within executive search and leadership advisoryPrior executive search experience is not essential. We are more interested in how you think, how you engage with people and how committed you are to building something meaningful.What You Will GainYou will work closely with experienced executive search professionals and gain direct exposure to senior-level hiring processes, leadership assessment, client engagement and global market mapping building the skills and networks that underpin a successful long-term career in this field.TPBN1_UKTJ

Head of Passive fire - Divisional Manager North England (Ideally Sheffield-based) with Nationwide Coverage £70,000 - £80,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus An established Facilities Management organisation is seeking an experienced Passive Fire Director lead and develop their nationwide passive fire division. This is a senior leadership role offering the opportunity to shape strategy, drive operational excellence, and oversee large-scale compliance-focused projects across the UK. Working in partnership with a leading agency, this position is ideally suited to a driven and commercially aware professional with a strong background in passive fire protection and team leadership. Key Responsibilities: Set and deliver the overall operational strategy for the passive fire division, aligning with wider business objectives and growth plans Lead the end-to-end delivery of passive fire projects nationwide, ensuring all works are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards Ensure full compliance with current fire safety legislation, third-party accreditation requirements, and industry best practices (e.g. FIRAS, BM TRADA) Oversee audit processes, quality assurance programmes, and site inspections to maintain consistent standards across all regions Build, lead, and develop a high-performing national team, including Contracts Managers, Supervisors, and site-based operatives Implement training and development plans to upskill teams and maintain competency in line with regulatory requirements Act as the senior point of contact for key clients, developing long-term relationships and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and retention Work closely with commercial teams on tender submissions, pricing strategies, and contract negotiations to secure new business Monitor financial performance across projects, managing budgets, forecasting, and ensuring profitability targets are met or exceeded Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect the business and ensure continuity of service Drive continuous improvement initiatives, introducing efficiencies in processes, systems, and resource planning Collaborate with other business units within the FM organisation to ensure integrated service delivery across contracts Provide regular reporting to senior leadership on operational performance, KPIs, compliance metrics, and growth opportunit Requirements: Extensive experience (typically 8–10+ years) within passive fire protection, with a strong track record in senior operational or director-level roles In-depth technical knowledge of passive fire measures including fire stopping, compartmentation, fire doors, and fire protection systems Strong understanding of UK fire safety legislation and guidance, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order and relevant British Standards Proven experience managing large-scale, multi-site contracts across a national footprint within the FM, construction, or specialist fire protection sectors Demonstrable leadership experience managing and developing large teams, including senior managers, with the ability to build high-performing, accountable cultures Experience working with third-party accreditation schemes such as FIRAS, BM TRADA, or equivalent, with a clear understanding of audit and compliance processes Commercially astute with experience in P&L responsibility, budget management, cost control, and driving profitability across business units Strong experience in client relationship management, particularly with Tier 1 contractors, public sector frameworks, housing associations, or blue-chip clients Proven ability to contribute to and win new business, including involvement in tendering, bid writing, and strategic growth initiatives Excellent knowledge of health & safety legislation and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of HSEQ across all operations Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and implement effective solutions Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage at board level as well as across operational teams Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide as required What’s on Offer: Competitive salary of £70,000 - £80,000 Car allowance Bonus Opportunity to lead a growing national division Career progression within a forward-thinking organisation This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious professional looking to make a significant impact within a reputable and expanding FM business

Executive Education Consultants x 4 to start asapSalford, Manchester2 days a week in the office HQ, Monday to Friday Permanent Full Time£26k plus OTE £6k £7k realistic in the first year uncapped, Incentives in place to increase basic salary to £32k within 12-15 months based on performance and achieving targetsBenefits : Uncapped Commission OTC between £7k £14k per annum Hybrid working (2 days in the office per week following successful training) 24 days holiday plus bank holidays Christmas Closure Healthcare Cash plan Birthday off Subsidised University gym membership and dining - Professional Development opportunities Pension Scheme CPDAs an Executive Education Consultant your role will be to take ownership of lead generation through proactive outreach, including phone, email, Teams meetings, and occasional client visits, while also focusing on converting marketing-generated leads to sales. You will be expected to lead on a specific industry or sector, establishing yourself as the primary point of contact and expert in that field.Duties and ResponsibilitiesBuilding and maintaining a strong pipeline by generating your own leads and nurturing marketing-generated prospects through to conversionIdentifying and pursuing new business opportunities within your sector, providing accurate sales forecastingActively promoting and filling places on Open Courses aligned with organisational priorities alongside our planned conference sponsors, as well as generating delegate registrations for Grad Skills programmes and promoting Bespoke and Closed opportunities.Delivering excellent customer service and managing client relationships effectively through a consultative approachEnsuring monthly revenue targets are met, with clear visibility of future pipelineMaintaining all relevant management information systemsParticipating in team meetings and sharing best practices with colleaguesRegularly reviewing your own performance with the goal of exceeding targetsSupporting the Team Leader on strategic sales initiatives and, when appropriate, mentoring newer team members and contributing to product developmentRequirementsSignificant Outbound sales experienceTele sales experienceDemonstrable track record of achieving targetsStrong written and verbal communication skills, Self-motivated Individual, Excellent customer service and sales skillsTo apply for the role of Executive Education Consultant please email your cv toTina Lacey Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency dedicated to the skills, training and employability sectors nationwide. We are committed to giving full free pre-interview advice and guidance right throughout the interview process in order to give you the best chance of success !!TPBN1_UKTJ

\n Your new company \n The Manchester law firm has an international profile and real strength in commercial. Your new role \n This commercial lawyer role will see you join a respected team to handle a range of commercial and procurement work. You will advise on a mix of procurement matters under the Procurement Act 2023 and the Provider Selection Regime. You will draft and advise on a range of procurement documentation and the role will also see you provide advice to bidders throughout the procurement process. You can look forward to advising on joint ventures and alliance and collaboration agreements. You can also expect to advise on and draft contractual terms and conditions, including framework agreements, call-off terms, bespoke contracts, data protection and licencing arrangements. What you'll need to succeed \n You should be a commercial and procurement lawyer who has a good mix of experience. You will have strong client care and communication skills and be adept at providing strategic solutions for clients. What you'll get in return \n This is an excellent commercial and procurement lawyer role to join a respected team that can provide access to cutting edge work. The firm is noted for its hybrid flexibility and for offering a progressive working environment. This role can provide a super long-term home with plenty of career advancement. The salary is extremely competitive and is negotiable depending on your experience. What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, \n \n 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

\n Your new company \n You will be joining one of the largest in-house local authority legal teams in the UK, the team provides high-quality legal services across multiple local authorities and combined authorities, supporting a wide range of public sector functions. This opportunity sits within a significant and wide-ranging legal division covering key service areas across people, place and regulatory matters. The division brings together five specialist teams: Adults Social Care and Education, Employment and General Law, Housing, Litigation, and Regulatory & Licensing. Your new role \n As Interim Head of Legal, you will provide strategic leadership across the group, reporting directly to the Assistant Director. You will also deputise as required at a senior level, representing Legal Services internally and externally. \n You will lead and oversee a broad portfolio of complex legal work, ensuring high-quality delivery across multiple disciplines. The role requires strong corporate leadership, effective stakeholder management, and the ability to manage competing priorities and projects simultaneously. \n This is a highly visible position where you will engage with senior officers, elected members, and external partners, often dealing with sensitive and high-profile matters. What you'll need to succeed \n To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate: \n\n • Proven experience operating at a senior level within a local authority legal environment\n, • Strong collaborative and corporate leadership skills\n, • Significant experience handling complex legal matters across one or more areas of people, place and regulation\n, • Qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with relevant litigation rights\n\n In addition, you will bring: \n\n • High levels of political awareness and the ability to influence at senior levels\n, • Excellent communication skills and a solution-focused, innovative approach\n, • Experience managing multiple projects to tight deadlines and budgets while maintaining exceptional quality standards\n, • A track record of building and maintaining effective client relationships, often involving sensitive issues\n, • Experience leading multidisciplinary legal teams within a large and complex organisation\n\n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, \n 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

Partner – Real Estate (Head of Department) | Manchester | Law Firm \n Up to £110,000 + bonus + benefits \n Manchester \n An established and highly regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Partner-level Real Estate lawyer to lead and grow its Manchester-based property practice. \n This is a strategic leadership role within a growing commercial legal team, offering the opportunity to shape and expand a real estate function with ambitious growth plans already in motion. The successful individual will oversee a team of fee earners, drive business development activity, manage key client relationships, and work closely with senior leadership on the wider commercial strategy. \n The firm supports a broad range of corporate, SME and high-net-worth clients across multiple sectors and has an established national presence. \n \n The Opportunity \n You will: \n\n • Lead and develop a growing Real Estate team\n, • Drive client acquisition and broader business development initiatives\n, • Oversee complex real estate transactions including acquisitions, disposals, leasing and development matters\n, • Mentor and develop junior lawyers and support staff\n, • Collaborate closely with senior leadership and other legal departments on integrated client solutions\n, • Play a key role in departmental strategy, operational performance and long-term growth\n\n About You \n You will likely: \n\n • Be an experienced Real Estate Partner, Legal Director or Senior Associate ready to step into a leadership position\n, • Have strong technical expertise across commercial property matters\n, • Possess a demonstrable track record in business development and client relationship management\n, • Be commercially minded with strong leadership and communication skills\n, • Ideally have experience or exposure to the social care sector, although this is not essential\n\n Why Join? \n\n • Opportunity to shape and grow a key practice area\n, • Highly collaborative and people-focused culture\n, • National platform with strong existing client relationships\n, • Flexible and supportive working environment\n, • Significant scope for progression and long-term impact\n\n Benefits package \n\n • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements\n, • Private medical insurance\n, • Dental cover for employees and immediate family\n, • Enhanced pension scheme (up to 12% employer contribution)\n, • Life assurance (4x salary) and income protection\n, • 25 days' holiday plus the option to buy/sell additional leave\n, • Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support\n, • Family care and backup childcare support\n, • Retail discounts and cashback scheme\n, • Cycle to Work scheme and electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme\n\n For a confidential discussion, please get in touch directly.

Your new companyA highly regarded local authority legal team is seeking an experienced Senior Lawyer to join its Children & Families practice on an initial 6-month contract. This is an opportunity to work within a well-established public law team supporting critical safeguarding and children's services functions.You'll benefit from a strong support structure, including dedicated Legal Officers and specialist business support teams, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality legal advice, advocacy and case management.The organisation offers flexibility around working arrangements, with fully remote working considered for the right candidate. \n Some office attendance is preferred, but remote working can be considered.Your new roleAs a Senior Lawyer, you will manage a complex caseload of children and family matters, with a particular focus on: \n\n • Public law children's proceedings, including Section 31 matters\n, • Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and related Court of Protection work\n, • Providing strategic legal advice to Children's Services\n, • Advocacy and representation in contested proceedings where appropriate\n, • Drafting legal documentation, applications and pleadings\n, • Advising on safeguarding responsibilities, legislation and statutory guidance\n\n This is a full-time position working 35 hours per week on an initial 6-month contract, with a likelihood of extension.What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will be: \n\n • A qualified Solicitor, Barrister or FCILEX with Advocacy Certificate\n, • Experienced in handling complex children and families matters within a local government or public sector setting\n, • Knowledgeable in public law children's proceedings, safeguarding and related legislation\n, • Comfortable managing a busy caseload with minimal supervision\n, • A confident advocate with strong negotiation and communication skills\n, • An accomplished legal drafter with excellent analytical abilities\n, • Able to provide practical, solution-focused advice to a range of stakeholders\n\n What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now on .If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

\n Your new company \n This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded specialist governance and company secretarial consultancy. The business has experienced consistent growth and works with an impressive client base including private equity-backed businesses, technology companies and life sciences organisations. Your new role \n You will provide outsourced company secretarial and governance support to a varied portfolio of clients, acting as a trusted advisor on compliance and corporate governance matters. You will work alongside experienced specialists and support clients ranging from growing businesses to well-known corporate organisations. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Providing company secretarial advice and services to a portfolio of clients.\n, • Acting as a key point of contact and developing strong client relationships.\n, • Advising on Companies Act 2006 compliance and corporate governance requirements.\n, • Drafting company secretarial documentation and board/shareholder resolutions.\n, • Managing compliance projects, statutory books and governance reviews.\n, • Supporting corporate transactions including M&A activity, equity fundraising and other strategic projects.\n, • Contributing to knowledge sharing, process improvements and service development initiatives.\n, • Supporting business development activities and maintaining relationships with law firm referrers and clients.\n, • More experienced candidates will have the opportunity to lead complex client matters, supervise junior team members and contribute to internal training and mentoring programmes.\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n To be successful in this role, you will have: \n\n • Previous company secretarial experience gained within a law firm, professional services environment, specialist company secretarial provider or similar setting.\n, • Strong knowledge of company secretarial compliance and corporate governance requirements.\n, • Experience advising on Companies Act 2006 obligations.\n, • Excellent drafting, communication and stakeholder management skills.\n, • Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail.\n, • A proactive and client-focused approach.\n, • Experience using Diligent or similar company secretarial software would be advantageous.\n, • CGI qualifications or an interest in studying towards professional qualifications would be welcomed.\n\n Candidates with a corporate legal background and a genuine interest in developing a specialist governance career are also encouraged to apply. What you'll get in return \n\n • Profit share bonuses.\n, • Additional discretionary bonus opportunities.\n, • Comprehensive benefits package.\n, • Full study support towards Chartered Governance Institute qualifications.\n, • Structured training and development from experienced specialists.\n, • Excellent long-term career progression opportunities.\n, • Supportive, collaborative and close-knit working culture.\n\n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, \n \n 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

The Management Accountant role in the retail sector involves supporting financial planning, analysis, and reporting to drive informed decision-making. Based in Greater Manchester, this position is ideal for individuals with strong accounting expertise and a focus on delivering business insights. \n Client Details \n This opportunity is with a large organisation in the retail industry, known for its extensive operations and commitment to excellence. The company has a well-established presence and offers a professional environment for career growth within the accounting and finance department. \n Description \n\n • Prepare and present accurate financial reports, ensuring compliance with relevant standards.\n, • Support budgeting and forecasting processes, providing detailed analysis to stakeholders.\n, • Monitor and evaluate financial performance, identifying trends and variances.\n, • Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities, including reconciliations.\n, • Collaborate with internal teams to optimise cost control and operational efficiencies.\n, • Provide financial insights to support strategic decision-making within the retail sector.\n, • Ensure adherence to internal controls and company policies in all financial activities.\n, • Support ad hoc financial projects and initiatives as required.\n\n Profile \n A successful Management Accountant should have: \n\n • A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).\n, • Proven experience in a management accountant role within a fast paced environment.\n, • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.\n, • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.\n, • Proficiency in financial software and tools, with advanced Excel skills.\n, • Attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure.\n, • Effective communication skills to present financial data to non-financial stakeholders.\n\n Job Offer \n\n • Competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £55,000 per annum.\n, • Annual bonus up to 10%\n, • Hybrid working from a Lancashire office (3 days in office, 2 at home)\n, • Opportunities for professional development and career progression\n, • 25 days holiday + bank holidays\n, • Other benefits can be discussed\n\n

Job Title: Senior Proposition Manager \n Location: Manchester or Southport (hybrid working) \n About the Role: \n As a Proposition Manager, you’ll be at the heart of driving the business on to even greater things as the business continues its proposition led approach to strategic forward-thinking insurance solutions. For you, that includes designing and implementing new products, systems and methods of customer engagement, all of which have the aim of driving efficiencies, improving business performance and delivering exceptional customer outcomes. \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Support development of the proposition strategy\n, • Be the lead subject matter expert and collaborate with the wider business to support delivery of excellent customer outcomes\n, • Lead on projects, ensuring we deliver solutions that meet the needs of our customers and the wider business.\n, • Proactively identify and address issues and implement improvements in collaboration with the wider business by;\n\n\n, • Root cause analysis\n, • Product performance analysis\n, • Utilising insurer and internal MI\n\n\n, • Ensure all processes and procedures are carried out in line with internal and regulatory guidelines.\n, • Carry out regular market and competitor research to identify the strengths and weaknesses of our products and proposition and identify potential opportunities for improvements and threats for our customers and distributors\n\n About you: \n\n • Proven track record of product and project delivery\n, • Commercially focussed\n, • Have ability to create strategic, forward thinking and innovative plans and business cases\n, • Be interested, curious and driven\n, • Have the ability to identify issues and pro-actively find solutions and act upon them\n, • Be capable of adapting your communication and presentation style to your audience\n, • Have high levels of accuracy and attention to detail\n, • Be capable of working in a fast-paced environment and able to manage and prioritise yours and your team's workload effectively\n, • Make data driven and logic-based decisions\n, • Not be afraid to speak up and challenge the status quo, always looking for new ways of working better and smarter\n, • Be able to build and maintain strong relationships\n, • Have strong IT skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint\n, • Have strong numeracy and literacy skills\n\n Desirable \n\n • You will have comparable proposition/product management experience\n

Rewards and Benefits Manager Salary: up to £48,226 - £55,432 Location: 1 Angel Square, Manchester/hybrid (2 days on-site per week) Contract: Permanent Closing date: 23:59pm, Thursday 16 July 2026 Overview of the Rewards and Benefits Manager role Sellick Partnership is exclusively recruiting for an experienced Rewards and Benefits Manager to join our client based in Manchester on permanent basis. This role is offered on a hybrid basis. The Rewards and Benefits Manager will be responsible for the designing, management and governance of the organisation's compensation and benefits programmes. This strategic role ensures all reward practices are externally competitive, internally equitable, legally compliant and aligned with the Employee Value Proposition (EVP) to drive talent attraction and retention Key responsibilities of the Rewards and Benefits Manager will include - Leading comprehensive reviews of the existing pay scales and grade structures to ensure internal equity, and consistency - Developing and implementation of framework for more unified terms and conditions of employment across the organisation to simplify administration and promote a single culture - Designing and driving Employee Value Proposition (EVP) initiatives specifically related to compensation and benefit offerings - Conducting ongoing market analysis and benchmarking to ensure pay and benefits remain competitive and effectively support recruitment and retention goals - Managing and conducting regular equal pay audits, including detailed analysis of gender and other protected characteristics, to identify and remediate any pay discrepancies in line with legal requirements - Ensuring all compensation and benefit programmes comply with employment laws and statutory reporting requirements - Collaborating with HRIS and Payroll teams to ensure the accuracy and integrity of all pay-related data used for audit, analysis and reporting - Overseeing the structure and administration of employee benefits programmes (E.g. Health, Retirement, etc.) to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness - Providing expert advice and recommendation on changes to compensation and benefits policies, ensuring clear communication to employees and managers Required experience/qualifications of the Rewards and Benefits Manager will include - CIPD Level 5 qualified or equivalent, or qualified by experience - Experience of working in a similar role - Experience within a public sector organisation would be beneficial - Expert knowledge of job evaluation methodologies and pay structure design, including experience with harmonisation projects - Understanding of current employment law related to equal pay, gender pay gap reporting and terms and conditions The Rewards and Benefits Manager will need to have excellent communication skills and effectively be able to communicate to stakeholders of all levels. Furthermore, the ideal candidate will have an impeccable eye for detail and accuracy to ensure all workload is carried out effectively and efficiently. They will also need to able to prioritise their workload and be efficient and effective to meet unpredictable deadlines and deal with conflicting demands, whilst working in a high-pressured environment. Benefits available alongside the Rewards and Benefits Manager position include (but aren't limited to): - Competitive annual leave entitlement - Defined benefit pension schemes, including the Local Government Pension Scheme - Co-op colleague membership, including 30% off selected Co-op branded products and 10% off branded products in Co-op Group food stores - Employee Assistance Programme for colleagues and members of their household - Wellbeing support, including mental health resources, Health Assured support, Wisdom Health and Wellbeing App and Mental Health First Aiders - Occupational sick pay and family-friendly policies - Free annual flu vaccination and free eye care tests - Cycle to Work scheme and Nuffield Health gym membership discounts - Professional development, induction, coaching and career progression opportunities How to apply for the Rewards and Benefits Manager position If you believe you have the required experience and qualifications outlined above for the Rewards and Benefits Manager opportunity, please apply within. Alternatively, if you would like a confidential chat about the role or organisation, please contact Charlotte Broomfield at Sellick Partnership to find out more. Closing date: 23:59pm, Thursday 16 July 2026 Synonyms: Pay and Reward, Rewards Manager, Job Evaluation Expert, Rewards and Recognition, Reward Manager, Employee Experience and Reward Manager Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website

Transport Strategy Coordinator\n Salford \n £35,000 per annum \n 35 hours per week \n Mpeople Recruitment are working with a trusted client in the Salford area to recruit a Transport Strategy Coordinator. \n This position is well suited to someone with a background in transport or logistics who can combine operational coordination with a strategic, customer-focused approach. You will play a key role in managing client relationships while ensuring efficient and high-quality transport solutions. Core Responsibilities:\n\n • Manage a portfolio of customer accounts, acting as a key point of contact\n, • Coordinate bookings, quotations, and shipment tracking activities\n, • Liaise with internal teams to deliver a seamless transport service\n, • Track performance against service agreements and client expectations\n, • Provide timely updates on delivery status, delays, or service changes\n, • Respond to enquiries and resolve issues in a professional manner\n, • Build strong, lasting relationships with both clients and colleagues\n, • Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and customer experience\n, • Support the onboarding of new clients and maintain smooth account transitions\n, • Assist with client communications including meetings and site visits\nSkills & Experience:\n\n, • Experience within transport, logistics, or freight forwarding (road freight preferred)\n, • Strong communication and relationship management skills\n, • Excellent organisation and time management abilities\n, • A proactive, problem-solving mindset\n, • Customer-focused with attention to detail\n, • Able to work both independently and within a team\n\n Due to the volume of applications received, if you do not hear back within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Commercial Finance Manager | Manchester | Paying upto £100k | Hybrid | Permanent \n Robert Half is partnering with a high-growth organisation to appoint a Commercial Finance Manager role into a newly evolved leadership role. \n This is a unique opportunity to work closely with senior operational and commercial leaders, acting as a trusted adviser and helping to shape business performance across multiple revenue streams. \n The role sits at the heart of the organisation, providing commercial insight, driving profitability and supporting key strategic decisions. You'll be responsible for challenging and influencing stakeholders, improving commercial performance and identifying opportunities to drive growth, margin and operational efficiency. \n We're looking for a commercially focused finance leader who enjoys getting under the skin of a business. This is not a traditional reporting-focused role; it requires someone who can translate data into actions, influence decision-making and drive meaningful business outcomes. Key Requirements\n\n • \n Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA). \n • \n Experience within a product-led, retail, consumer, e-commerce, manufacturing or distribution environment. \n • \n Strong understanding of product profitability, pricing and margin management. \n • \n Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and challenge constructively. \n • \n Commercially astute with a track record of driving business performance. \n • \n Experience supporting change, transformation, systems improvement or automation initiatives. \n • \n Strong analytical capability combined with excellent communication skills. \nWhat's on Offer\n\n • \n Opportunity to shape a newly evolving commercial finance function. \n • \n High levels of exposure to senior leadership and decision-makers. \n • \n A broad and varied remit with genuine influence over business performance. \n • \n Hybrid working environment. \n • \n Competitive salary and benefits package. \n\n For more information, please contact Robert Half. \n Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

Corporate Solicitor, 4+ PQE, Manchester, To c£90,000 DOE - Take Your Corporate Career to the Next Level with a Team That Delivers Market-Leading DealsAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Corporate Lawyer with 4+ years' PQE to join the highly regarded corporate team of a leading national law firm in Manchester.Recognised for completing a significant volume of high-quality corporate and M&A transactions, this successful team advises an impressive client base ranging from innovative start-ups and owner-managed businesses to established private companies and PLCs, both nationally and internationally. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, high-value deals while developing your own client relationships and progressing your career within a collaborative and supportive environment.The RoleWorking alongside experienced corporate specialists, you will play a key role in advising clients on a broad range of corporate transactions, including:Mergers and acquisitions.Corporate restructures and reorganisations.Shareholder and investment agreements.Management buyouts and buy-ins.Joint ventures and strategic investments.General corporate advisory work for businesses at every stage of their lifecycle.You will manage your own caseload of transactions while also supporting partners and senior colleagues on larger and more complex deals, providing plenty of opportunity to broaden your technical expertise and commercial knowledge.The CandidateApplications are welcomed from Corporate Lawyers who can demonstrate:A minimum of 4 years' PQE gained within a recognised corporate practice.Strong experience advising on a broad range of corporate and M&A transactions.Excellent technical ability combined with sound commercial judgement.Outstanding client care and communication skills.The confidence to manage transactions independently while working collaboratively within a team.A proactive and ambitious approach to career development.An interest in business development and building long-term client relationships.The OpportunityJoining this highly regarded corporate team offers the chance to work on a varied and high-quality caseload with excellent support from experienced colleagues and dedicated knowledge resources.The firm is committed to investing in its people, offering genuine opportunities for progression, ongoing technical training and mentoring, together with a flexible and supportive working culture that promotes work-life balance. An attractive salary and benefits package is available, including enhanced annual leave and family-friendly policies.To apply contact Melanie Daly at eNL on or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion quoting Job Ref: MD4553eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications within 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary levels purely as a guide.At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

Internal Audit, Compliance & Project Co-ordinator\n \n Location: Manchester (Office Based) \n Salary: Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits \n Imperium Financial Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation looking to appoint an experienced Internal Audit, Compliance & Project Co-ordinator. \n This is an exciting opportunity for someone with an internal or external audit background who wants to broaden their experience across internal audit, compliance, risk management, governance and business improvement projects. Key Duties\n\n • Conduct financial and operational audits.\n, • Produce professional audit reports.\n, • Identify risks and improve internal controls.\n, • Support compliance and governance activities.\n, • Assist with strategic business projects.\n, • Deputise for the Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance Officer.\nWe're Looking For\n\n, • CIA/CMIIA qualified (or studying towards qualification).\n, • Internal or external audit experience.\n, • Strong accounting and financial reporting knowledge.\n, • Excellent analytical and communication skills.\n, • Experience with audit software and Microsoft Office.\n, • Knowledge of GDPR and compliance requirements.\nWhat You'll Receive\n\n, • Competitive salary.\n, • Excellent benefits package.\n, • Professional development and training.\n, • Long-term career progression.\n, • Varied and rewarding work.\n, • Supportive office-based environment.\n\n If you're looking to develop your career within a respected organisation where your work will make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Head of Finance Salary: £58,973 - £67,994 per annum Location: 1 Angel Square, Manchester/hybrid working (2 days on-site per week) Contract: Permanent, 37 hours FTE Closing date: 23:59pm, Monday 20 July 2026 Overview of the Head of Finance role Sellick Partnership is currently partnered with Co-op Academies Trust to recruit an experienced Head of Finance to join their central finance team. This is a key leadership opportunity within a growing, values-led Multi Academy Trust, supporting strong financial governance, regulatory compliance, internal control and sustainable decision-making across a complex organisation. The successful candidate will work closely with the Finance Director and Deputy CEO, providing assurance to senior leaders, Trustees and academy leaders that public funds are managed effectively and aligned to educational priorities. Key responsibilities of the Head of Finance will include - Provide strategic and operational financial leadership across the Trust - Support the Finance Director in delivering the long-term financial strategy - Embed strong financial governance, internal controls and risk management - Ensure compliance with the Academies Trust Handbook, ESFA requirements, funding agreements and Trust policies - Lead and develop the finance leadership team, including Purchase to Pay, Systems and Treasury functions - Oversee cashflow forecasting, liquidity planning, reserves, investments and financial sustainability - Drive improvement across financial systems, reporting, processes, automation and data quality - Support Audit and Finance Committee reporting, statutory reporting, external audit and assurance activity - Work with finance and non-finance stakeholders to support informed strategic decision-making Required experience/qualifications of the Head of Finance position will include - Fully qualified accountant, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent - Significant post-qualification experience in a senior finance leadership role - Experience working in a complex, multi-entity or regulated environment - Strong understanding of financial governance, statutory reporting, audit and financial control - Experience of ESFA compliance, Academies Trust governance or equivalent public sector accountability frameworks - Proven people leadership experience, including managing managers and developing teams - Ability to improve financial processes, reporting and systems - Strong communication and influencing skills with senior stakeholders, Trustees and leaders - Commitment to co-operative values, British Values and the Ways of Being Co-op Benefits available alongside the Head of Finance position include (but aren't limited to): - Competitive annual leave entitlement - Defined benefit pension schemes, including the Local Government Pension Scheme - Co-op colleague membership, including 30% off selected Co-op branded products and 10% off branded products in Co-op Group food stores - Employee Assistance Programme for colleagues and members of their household - Wellbeing support, including mental health resources, Health Assured support, Wisdom Health and Wellbeing App and Mental Health First Aiders - Occupational sick pay and family-friendly policies - Free annual flu vaccination and free eye care tests - Cycle to Work scheme and Nuffield Health gym membership discounts - Professional development, induction, coaching and career progression opportunities This is a fantastic opportunity to join Co-op Academies Trust, a values-led organisation sponsored by the Co-op Group. The Trust supports schools and communities across the North of England and is committed to creating exceptional pupil experiences, strong financial stewardship and fairer communities. How to apply for the Head of Finance position If you believe you have the required experience and qualifications outlined above for the Head of Finance opportunity, please apply within. Alternatively, if you would like a confidential chat about the role or organisation, please contact Hayley Cox at Sellick Partnership to find out more. Closing date: 23:59pm, Monday 20 July 2026 Synonyms: Finance Director, Deputy Finance Director, Financial Controller, Head of Financial Control, Senior Finance Manager, Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website

\n \n About The Company \n Our client is a progressive, high-growth advisory firm with a strong reputation for delivering expert advice across employee benefits, pensions and wider financial wellbeing solutions. \n The organisation offers a supportive and collaborative culture, with a strong focus on professional development and career progression. \n \n The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially driven Employee Benefits - Senior Account Executive to join a fast-growing, forward-thinking professional services firm within the employee benefits space. This role is ideal for a motivated individual who thrives in a business development environment and is passionate about delivering tailored, high-impact solutions to clients. \n Working as part of a high-performing team, you'll play a pivotal role in driving growth across SME, mid-corporate and large corporate markets, building strategic relationships and shaping innovative employee benefits propositions. \n \n About The Role \n As a Senior Account Executive, you will take ownership of new business development activity, managing the full sales lifecycle and contributing to overall business growth. Key responsibilities include: \n\n • Developing and executing a strategic plan to achieve and exceed new business revenue targets\n, • Identifying and engaging with key decision-makers across HR, Finance, Procurement and C-suite functions\n, • Building and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with prospective clients\n, • Leading the end-to-end sales process, including prospecting, pitching, proposal development, pricing and contract negotiation\n, • Collaborating with internal specialist teams to design tailored, client-centric solutions\n, • Partnering with marketing teams to support campaigns, events and lead generation initiatives\n, • Keeping up to date with industry developments, including market trends, regulatory changes and competitor activity\n, • Working cross-functionally to maximise pipeline creation and conversion rates\n\n \n About You \n\n • We're looking for a confident, consultative sales professional with a strong track record in originating and converting new business opportunities, within the employee benefits industry.\n, • Experience operating within employee benefits space\n, • Proven success in building and managing a pipeline within mid-corporate or large corporate markets\n, • Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills\n, • Commercially astute with the ability to take a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to client needs\n, • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, compelling messaging\n\n \n If you're an ambitious sales professional looking to make an impact in a dynamic and evolving market, we'd love to hear from you. \n \n

Finance Director | Onsite (5 days a week) | Trafford Park | Paying upto £120,000 \n Robert Half is partnering with a well-established and highly respected construction business to appoint a Finance Director. \n This is a key board-level appointment within a growing, privately owned organisation that has built an outstanding reputation across the UK through its commitment to operational excellence, long-term client relationships and successful project delivery. \n The successful candidate will be a commercially minded Finance Director who enjoys being close to the operation, influencing strategic decisions and helping drive business performance. This role offers a genuine opportunity to shape the future direction of the business while leading a capable finance team and partnering closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team. The Opportunity\n As Finance Director, you will take ownership of the finance function whilst acting as a trusted adviser to the Board. You will provide robust financial leadership, commercial insight and strategic support to ensure the business continues to achieve its growth ambitions. \n This is a hands-on leadership role requiring someone who is equally comfortable in the boardroom, reviewing financial performance, as they are supporting operational teams, improving processes and driving change across the organisation. Key Responsibilities\n\n • Lead and develop the finance function, ensuring high standards of financial control, governance and reporting.\n, • Provide strategic financial leadership to the Board and senior management team.\n, • Deliver accurate monthly management accounts, forecasts, budgets and board reporting.\n, • Drive commercial decision-making through insightful financial analysis and business partnering.\n, • Manage cash flow, working capital and banking relationships.\n, • Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning processes.\n, • Support business growth initiatives, investment decisions and strategic projects.\n, • Enhance financial systems, reporting capabilities and internal controls.\n, • Oversee statutory accounts, audit processes, tax compliance and regulatory requirements.\n, • Develop strong relationships with external stakeholders including auditors, banks, insurers and advisers.\n, • Identify opportunities to improve profitability, operational efficiency and business performance.\nAbout You\n We're interested in speaking with commercially focused finance leaders who combine strong technical expertise with a pragmatic, solutions-driven approach. \n You will ideally have: \n\n • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.\n, • Previous experience operating at Finance Director, Head of Finance or senior financial leadership level.\n, • Experience within construction, engineering, infrastructure, manufacturing, logistics, contracting or project-based environments.\n, • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.\n, • Proven experience leading finance teams and driving business improvement initiatives.\n, • Strong forecasting, cash flow management and financial planning capabilities.\n, • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.\n, • A hands-on approach and the ability to thrive within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.\nWhy Apply?\n This is an opportunity to join a successful business with a strong market reputation, ambitious growth plans and a leadership team that values finance as a key driver of performance. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping strategy, supporting operational excellence and helping deliver the next phase of the company's growth journey. \n For a confidential discussion, please apply or contact us directly. \n Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

We are working with an established insurance brokerage who are seeking a Senior Account Executive to join their Corporate team in Manchester. This is a high-profile role within a successful business, offering the opportunity to manage established corporate relationships while building and shaping your own portfolio. \n \n You will join an experienced corporate team in a collaborative, commercially focused environment where success is recognised and progression is achievable. The business has clear growth ambitions, and this role will play a key part in driving that forward. \n \n Responsibilities of the Senior Account Executive: \n\n • Manage and develop a portfolio of corporate clients, overseeing service delivery and broking strategy.\n, • Build and maintain a strong pipeline, winning and converting new corporate business.\n, • Design and implement strategic client service plans aligned to client objectives.\n, • Lead renewal strategies, including identifying changes in client requirements and overseeing re-broking where appropriate.\n, • Gather and present underwriting information, sign off broking presentations and ensure accurate programme design.\n, • Work closely with internal specialist teams to deliver a joined-up client solution.\n, • Maintain regular client contact and visits, ensuring clarity around coverage, conditions and remuneration.\n, • Oversee credit control and maintain accurate records on Acturis.\n\n \n What we are looking for: \n\n • Significant experience within the commercial/corporate insurance market.\n, • Strong technical knowledge of general commercial lines and the broking landscape.\n, • Experience operating at Account Executive level within a corporate brokerage environment, or clear evidence of stepping into a senior client-facing role.\n, • Proven ability to build, retain and grow client relationships.\n, • Strong negotiation, influencing and leadership skills.\n, • Commercially driven, self-motivated and target focused.\n, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.\n, • Strong working knowledge of Acturis.\n, • Cert CII is essential; Dip CII is highly desirable.\n\n \n Benefits of the Senior Account Executive: \n\n • Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + bonus based on performance and business growth.\n, • Hybrid working model - 3 days in the Manchester office and 2 days from home.\n, • Comprehensive benefits package including pension, life assurance, income protection, private medical insurance, and holiday purchase/selling scheme.\n, • Support for insurance qualifications and ongoing professional development.\n, • Season ticket loan and regular team social events.\n, • A collaborative, supportive workplace that encourages personal and professional growth.\n\n \n Join a progressive brokerage with a clear vision - to build a large, independent group where talented people thrive, and client satisfaction always comes first! \n \n For more information, please contact one of our specialist consultants and quote job reference NJR16496.

Planning Policy Officer - Stockport \n Contract \n £45-55 per hour \n Full time \n Location: SK1 3XE - 2 days onsite, 3 days remote \n The role: \n To provide specialist planning policy advice and support the delivery of Stockport Council’s statutory planning functions, including preparation and monitoring of the Local Plan and associated policy documents. The candidate should have extensive experience of preparing infrastructure Delivery Plans (IDPs). The role will ensure compliance with national and local planning legislation and contribute to strategic planning objectives. \n Essential Requirements: \n\n • Experience: Minimum 4-6 years in planning policy within a local authority or consultancy environment.\n, • Knowledge: Strong understanding of UK planning legislation, policy frameworks, and Local Plan processes.\n, • Skills:\n \n, • Ability to analyse complex planning issues and provide clear, evidence-based advice.\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.\n, • Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.\n \n\n To find out more information please contact Abbie at \n Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.

Senior Client Relationship Manager - Fixed Term Contract \n In this role you will be responsible for a portfolio of admin-only clients, acting as the primary point of contact, accountable to the success of our business delivery model and build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure satisfaction, retention, and loyalty. You will provide support, and address concerns, and identify opportunities, creating and maintaining sales strategies to generate revenue and collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure client satisfaction. \n This is a 12 month fixed term contract and can be based in any of our city centre offices with a hybrid workstyle. \n What does the role entail? \n\n • Lead a portfolio of pensions admin-only clients.\n, • Line management responsibility of client relationship management support team members.\n, • Effectively partnership with clients and senior stakeholders.\n, • Communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at varying levels.\n, • Use a range of communication mediums to meet internal and external needs.\n, • Lead new client propositions and existing client improvement opportunities.\n, • Oversee and support transformation, installation and solutions implementation.\n, • Produce and present to varying stakeholders on a range of pensions administration and technology services and outcomes.\n, • Enable and adopt effective risk management and governance frameworks.\n, • Foster rapport and strategic partnerships with stakeholders.\n, • Offer technical advice and support to colleagues and external stakeholders.\n, • Use data and MI to strengthen decision making outcomes.\n, • Provide project and operational management support to colleagues to enable client outcomes and meet expectations.\n, • Oversee and ensure governance frameworks (e.g. operational, financial, and legislative) are adhered to.\n, • Develop knowledge of Isio services, brand and opportunities to present and advocate to new and existing clients.\n, • Ensure portfolio management information, commercial reporting and accounts are effective and maintained.\n\n What we’re looking for \n\n • Track record of risk management and business acumen.\n, • Evidence of strong client leadership/partnership experience.\n, • Identify opportunities for commercial growth and support commercial planning activities.\n, • Examples and knowledge of non-BAU opportunities within the pensions industry.\n, • Financial acumen and experience of negotiation and P&L management.\n, • Presentation skills across various communication mediums and audiences of senior stakeholder level.\n, • Project management leadership and track record of solutions implementation and transformation.\n, • Pragmatic, with a keen eye for detail.\n, • Collaborative, transparent and inclusive values.\n, • Dynamic and organised, to enable effective decision making and prioritisation.\n, • Positive role model to colleagues and stakeholders.\n, • Personal development and ambition.\n\n Why Join Isio \n Isio is a fast-growing professional services business, that offers career development through an evolving client base, diverse and meaningful work, nationwide opportunities, and a culture that rewards high performance and accountability. \n We hold ourselves to the highest standards and our values guide how we advise our clients, how we operate as a business and how we work together as a team. We call it the Isio Attitude. We encourage our people to be bold, to communicate with conviction, and to deliver advice that matters. \n Here, growth brings opportunity - more responsibility, more clients, and work that stretches and develops you. We invest in training and development so you can expand your skills and explore different career paths across diverse markets to make your mark. Isio is a place to realise your potential and build a career with impact. You can find out more about Isio and the benefits we offer on our career's websiteIsio - Careers & Benefits. \n About Isio \n A progressive advisory firm, partnering with clients of all sizes to deliver expertise in pensions, employee benefits and wealth advisory services. \n Working with pension trustees, employers, individuals, families and their offices, we are supported by talented colleagues across 10 UK offices. With a Big 4 heritage we combine a strong focus on quality with a fresh perspective challenging traditional thinking. \n Our culture shapes our work; we foster a supportive environment where we develop our people to grow and fulfil their potential. We invest in our services, products and technology, and provide clear, expert solutions for our clients. This brings clarity, confidence, and better outcomes for everyone. \n At Isio, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace, in which our colleagues feel they belong, regardless of background or difference. We uphold the values of respect, fairness, and inclusion in our actions and decisions. We believe that by adhering to these principles, we will create a stronger, more innovative, and supportive environment for all, as well as ensuring that the advice and support we provide to our clients is more creative, more insightful and leaves a lasting impact. \n We can offer a hybrid, flexible approach to work, supporting a work-life balance that works for you. Isio Group is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. \n If you think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for any reason at any stage of your recruitment process, please ask us,

Trainee Account Manager \n Our client brings businesses together with communications tech in new and unexpected ways, making their clients more accessible, more productive and more profitable. Working primarily with mid to large-sized UK enterprises, they're recognised leaders within their space. \n In the last year they've experienced an exciting period of growth and have doubled in size, creating lots of opportunities! You'll join a team where there is a great scope for progression, from Trainee to Senior Account Manager and perhaps even a business leader with us in the future! \n Trainee Account Manager Package: \n\n • A competitive basic salary of £28k\n, • Y1 OTE of £35k!\n, • Comprehensive support and training - both internal and external\n, • Excellent scope for progression, earning potential, professional and personal development\n, • Regular socials in a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere and regular charity events\n, • Incentive company holidays in the snow and sun!\n, • Lucrative incentive and bonus schemes\n, • Pension\n\n Trainee Account Manager Role: \n\n • Obtain a comprehensive working knowledge of their offering and the marketplace they operate within\n, • Support senior account managers with up and cross selling into larger accounts\n, • Independently manage and sell to lower spend accounts\n, • Develop relationships, rapport and new streams of business with new clients via prospecting, LinkedIn and strategic e-mails\n, • Develop an understanding of their customers, their needs and sell back to them articulately with the correct solution\n, • After 9-12 months, you'll start going out and meeting clients on a face to face basis - directly engaging with customers and taking ultimate responsibility for business relationships\n\n Trainee Account Manager Requirements: \n\n • Educated to degree level\n, • Possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills\n, • Strong commercial awareness\n, • Self-motivated, with a strong desire to succeed\n, • Ambitious and determined\n\n \n Grab your fast pass! \n Want to skip the queue? Once you click 'Apply', be sure to follow the link to Sapia AI sent straight to your email. This 15-minute text chat replaces weeks of boring job applications and puts you directly in front of top companies hiring right now. \n How does it work? \n\n • \n No CV needed right now - just a simple text chat for 15 minutes. \n • \n Instant feedback - get your personalized "Sales DNA" profile immediately. \n • \n Fast-track your career - secure your seat at our next Live Assessment Day. \n\n Hit apply below, check your inbox, and fast-track your career! \n \n Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.Pareto values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. \n If you require this job specification or to apply in an alternate format, please visit the Pareto website.

A fantastic opportunity awaits an enthusiastic Management Accountant to join a highly respected PE backed organisation in Manchester. \n This is your chance to truly shine by taking ownership of financial processes across multiple entities, making a visible impact within a warm and supportive finance team. You'll work hand-in-hand with senior stakeholders, reporting directly to the Head of Finance and play a pivotal role in rolling out new systems and driving exciting process improvements. \n \n • Step into a hands-on role where you'll manage financial operations for several entities, ensuring your expertise directly shapes business outcomes and supports key decision-makers. \n • Collaborate closely with senior leaders and enjoy the backing of a knowledgeable team that champions training opportunities, professional growth, and inclusive values at every turn. \n • Unlock genuine career progression within a growin PE backed organisation - soon you'll have the chance to manage a Finance Assistant - all while enjoying flexibility and a healthy work-life balance \n \n What you'll do: \n As the Management Accountant, you'll be at the heart of shaping this organisation's financial future. Your days will be filled with preparing vital financial documents like prepayments, accruals, and monthly management accounts - always ensuring records are spot-on. You'll collaborate enthusiastically with both finance colleagues and senior stakeholders, offering valuable insights through variance analysis that truly inform strategic choices. Your expertise will help drive system implementations forward, enhance reporting processes, and maintain rigorous controls over key accounts. Plus, you'll soon step into people management by supporting a Finance Assistant. \n \n • Produce monthly management accounts on time, upholding exceptional accuracy and reliability throughout each reporting cycle. \n • Prepare and post prepayments and accruals - including revenue accruals for Work In Progress (WIP) and retainer-based contracts \n • Dive deep into WIP analysis and create detailed reports that support precise revenue recognition throughout the business. \n • Process payroll journals with care and perform thorough reconciliations to keep payroll-related accounts in perfect order. \n • Deliver insightful variance analysis with commentary that empowers senior stakeholders to make well-informed decisions. \n • Report Profit & Loss statements and Balance Sheet positions directly to senior stakeholders, providing clear insights into financial performance. \n • Prepare and share Flash reporting packs that highlight key financial metrics for quick reference by management teams. \n • Carry out meticulous Balance Sheet reconciliations across all control accounts to ensure robust financial controls are always maintained. \n • Take the lead on implementing a new finance system, championing best practices while guiding colleagues through change management processes. \n • Support corporate tax analysis and assist during tax planning activities, helping ensure compliance and effective risk management. \n \n \n What you bring: \n For this Management Accountant position, you'll bring not only technical know-how but also genuine excitement for supporting others in a collaborative setting. Your background includes recent qualification as an accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), plus hands-on experience preparing management accounts under pressure. \n \n • Demonstrate adaptability and comfort thriving in an evolving environment where priorities can shift quickly. \n • Bring excellent interpersonal skills that help build positive relationships across teams and departments. \n • Have proven experience preparing management accounts under tight deadlines while maintaining top-notch accuracy. \n • Display experience conducting variance analysis with clear written or verbal commentary tailored for non-financial audiences. \n • Be comfortable performing reconciliations on Balance Sheet accounts as part of regular month-end routines. \n • Show enthusiasm for learning new systems or processes - ideally having contributed to previous finance system implementations or upgrades. \n • Display an interest in developing people management skills or prior experience supervising junior staff would be advantageous. \n \n \n What sets this company apart: \n This organisation truly stands out thanks to its unwavering commitment to building an inclusive culture where every team member feels genuinely valued and supported. Employees benefit from flexible working opportunities designed to promote real work-life balance without ever holding back professional growth. The company invests wholeheartedly in training opportunities so you can keep developing your skills at every stage of your journey. Supportive leadership encourages open communication and teamwork across all levels, making sure everyone's voice is heard when it comes to shaping future initiatives or improving existing processes. With generous pension contributions alongside other benefits focused on employee wellbeing, this is an environment where you can flourish both personally and professionally. \n Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Account Director - Paid Search |Hybrid (Manchester or London, UK) |Up to £45,000 About the Company\n The business partners with a wide range of international brands to deliver performance-driven digital media strategies at scale. \n The focus is on combining insight, technology, and creativity to drive measurable growth and long-term client success. About the Role\n We are looking for an experienced Account Director - Paid Search to take ownership of strategic search activity across key client accounts. \n This is a senior role responsible for shaping paid search strategy, guiding campaign direction, and ensuring high-quality execution across all activity. \n You will act as a trusted advisor to both clients and internal teams, providing strategic oversight, performance insight, and actionable recommendations to improve results and drive growth. Key Responsibilities\n\n • Lead the strategic direction of paid search activity across assigned accounts\n, • Act as a senior client contact, providing insight and recommendations\n, • Oversee campaign performance and ensure alignment with KPIs and objectives\n, • Ensure best practice is consistently applied across all paid search activity\n, • Support test-and-learn approaches and optimisation strategies\n, • Provide strategic oversight of campaign planning, execution, and reporting\n, • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal teams\n, • Monitor industry trends and platform developments to identify opportunities\n, • Contribute to wider search strategy and knowledge sharing across teams\n, • Ensure governance, quality standards, and process compliance are maintained\nSkills & Experience\n\n, • Strong background in paid search strategy and account management\n, • Experience in a client-facing or agency environment\n, • Strong understanding of digital marketing and performance media\n, • Confident managing senior stakeholders and client relationships\n, • Experience across major paid search platforms and tools\n, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills\n, • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment\n, • Excellent communication and organisational skills\n, • Ability to support and guide junior team members\n\n Desirable: Experience with additional search platforms. What We're Looking For\n A commercially minded paid search specialist who can combine strategic thinking with hands-on expertise. You'll be confident leading client relationships, shaping campaign strategy, and driving continuous performance improvement. Working Style\n\n • Hybrid working (Manchester or London base)\n, • Collaborative team environment\n, • Regular office attendance expected (typically 3-4 days per week)\nAccount Director - Paid Search |Hybrid (Manchester or London, UK) |Up to £45,000 \n Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. \n To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.

Marketing Insights Manager \n Remote \n Are you passionate about uncovering market trends, understanding customer behaviour, and turning data into commercial opportunities? \n We're looking for a Marketing Insights Manager to join our growing marketing team and play a pivotal role in shaping business strategy through market, competitor, and consumer intelligence. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced insights professional to influence decision making at a senior level and drive innovation across a leading UK insurance business. \n The Role \n As Marketing Insights Manager, you'll be responsible for delivering actionable insights that support strategic growth, product development, and marketing effectiveness. Working closely with commercial, product, digital, and marketing teams, you'll provide a clear view of market opportunities, emerging trends, customer needs, and competitive activity. \n You'll transform complex data into compelling stories and recommendations that help the business stay ahead in a rapidly evolving marketplace. \n What You'll Be Doing \n\n • Leading quantitative and qualitative research projects to identify emerging market trends and changing customer behaviours\n, • Monitoring competitor activity, pricing strategies, propositions, marketing campaigns, and digital performance\n, • Analysing market developments to identify opportunities for growth, innovation, and customer engagement\n, • Combining internal performance data with external market intelligence to deliver a comprehensive view of business performance\n, • Producing high impact insight reports and presentations for senior stakeholders\n, • Supporting product development, proposition enhancement, and marketing strategy through evidence based recommendations\n, • Working collaboratively with cross functional teams across Marketing, Commercial, Product, Digital, and Data functions\n\n What We're Looking For \n\n • Experience in marketing insights, market research, or customer intelligence\n, • Strong knowledge of the UK insurance or wider financial services market is advantageous\n, • Understanding of FCA regulations, Consumer Duty, distribution channels, and aggregator landscapes\n, • Proven experience using market research and insight tools such as Mintel, YouGov, GlobalData, or similar\n, • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets and identify commercial opportunities\n, • Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, with experience using Power BI and Google Analytics or Adobe Analytics\n, • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills\n, • Ability to influence senior leaders through data driven storytelling and recommendations\n

Principal Lawyer (Locum)\n Location: Greater Manchester (Manchester, Salford & GMCA)Contract: 3-Month Locum Contract (with strong potential for extension)Rate: £40.00-£50.00 per hour (DOE)Hours: 35 - 38An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly capable Principal Lawyer to join a busy legal team on an initial 3-month locum contract, with excellent opportunities for extension. This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished solicitor who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing a varied and high-profile caseload. Working across Manchester, Salford and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), you will provide expert legal advice on complex commercial property matters, supporting major regeneration and development projects that have a significant impact across the region. This role requires someone who is confident handling time-critical matters, managing competing priorities and working collaboratively with senior stakeholders, clients and external partners. Key Responsibilities\n\n • Manage a varied caseload of complex commercial property matters.\n, • Advise on development agreements relating to significant regeneration and development schemes.\n, • Draft, negotiate and complete building leases and associated property documentation.\n, • Handle residential and commercial development transactions from instruction through to completion.\n, • Provide expert legal advice on complex landlord and tenant matters.\n, • Deliver practical, commercially focused legal advice to senior officers and stakeholders.\n, • Manage high-profile and time-sensitive matters within demanding deadlines.\n, • Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of legal agreements.\n, • Support strategic regeneration and development projects across Manchester, Salford and GMCA.\n, • Work collaboratively with internal departments, external legal representatives and partner organisations.\n, • Ensure all work is delivered in line with statutory requirements and governance procedures.\nAbout You\n To be successful in this role, you will have: \n\n • Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with significant post-qualification experience.\n, • Extensive experience in commercial property law.\n, • Strong knowledge of development agreements and regeneration work.\n, • Experience drafting and negotiating building leases.\n, • Proven background in residential and commercial development matters.\n, • Excellent understanding of complex landlord and tenant law.\n, • Previous local authority or public sector experience is highly desirable.\n, • Ability to independently manage a demanding caseload.\n, • Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills.\n, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet competing deadlines.\nWhat's on Offer?\n\n, • £40.00-£50.00 per hour, dependent on experience.\n, • Initial 3-month contract with a strong likelihood of extension.\n, • Remote working\n, • Opportunity to work on high-profile regeneration and development projects.\n, • Varied and challenging caseload.\n, • Supportive and collaborative legal team.\n, • Immediate start available.\n, • Flexible working arrangements where available.\n\n If you're an experienced property lawyer looking for your next locum opportunity and are ready to take on a high-profile caseload within a respected public sector legal team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV or contact Umar Tawil at CRA Consulting for a confidential discussion.

Are you an international tax professional looking for your next career move? We have an exciting opportunity for an International Tax Assistant Manager to join our client in Manchester. This permanent position offers a chance to work with a highly reputable company and contribute to their tax team's success. \n Some of the work you can expect to undertake: \n\n • Assist in managing relationships with tax authorities and external advisors.\n, • Advisory projects, including (but not limited to) corporate tax compliance, corporate and shareholder reorganisations, acquisition and sale structuring, tax due diligence, demergers.\n, • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.\n, • Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned.\n, • Manage all tax-related activities including compliance and reporting along with advisory projects.\n, • Provide strategic tax planning and guidance.\n, • Work closely with the finance team to optimise tax efficiencies.\n, • Ensure compliance with all domestic and international tax laws.\n, • Monitor changes in tax legislation and advise the company accordingly.\n, • Support junior members of staff.\n\n Requirements: \n\n • Solid experience in international tax compliance and advisory services.\n, • Strong knowledge of tax laws and regulations in multiple jurisdictions.\n, • ACCA/ACA, ATT/CTA is preferred.\n, • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.\n, • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet strict deadlines.\n, • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.\n, • Proficient in tax software and MS Office Suite.\n\n Why join our client's team? \n\n • Competitive salary and benefits package.\n, • Opportunity to work with a diverse and talented international tax team.\n, • Chance to contribute to the growth and success of a well-established company.\n, • Supportive and collaborative work environment.\n, • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.\n

Removals Group Sales & Customer Service Manager \n Salary: Up to £40,000 + Bonus + Benefits \n Location: Manchester \n Start: ASAP \n \n Our client who provides removals and storage solutions is currently looking to appoint a dynamic and experienced Removals Group Sales & Customer Service Manager for their Manchester branch. \n \n What you’ll do: \n You will be responsible for driving operational excellence across the sales and customer service teams. A typical day will involve leading your teams, overseeing their performance and ensuring all objectives are met while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency. \n \n\n • Duties include:To lead and manage the sales team to achieve revenue, margin and contribution targets.\n, • To drive revenue and brand awareness through business development/account management and the management of day-to-day sales activities and move coordination processes.\n, • To deliver a consistent first-class service in line with the company quality standards.\n, • Monitor and improve customer satisfaction metrics, response times, and service quality.\n, • Handle escalated customer queries and complaints professionally and efficiently.\n, • Analyse sales and service data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.\n, • Collaborate with operational teams to ensure smooth service delivery and customer satisfaction.\n, • Implement processes to improve efficiency, productivity, and customer experience.\n, • Support recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing training of team members.\n, • Prepare regular performance reports.\n\n \n What you need: \n We’re keen to speak to skilled sales professionals with proven experience in a managerial role, preferably with a Removals background. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a strategic mindset, and a passion for fostering a collaborative work environment. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organisation is vital, as is having the ability to motivate and inspire teams. Candidates should be adept at developing strategic plans and be able to execute them successfully. \n \n\n • Essential skills:Proven experience in a sales and customer service management role.\n, • Strong leadership and team development skills.\n, • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.\n, • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.\n, • Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.\n, • Commercial awareness with a track record of achieving targets.\n, • Experience using Customer Relationship Management systems and performance reporting tools.\n, • Customer-focused mindset with exceptional attention to detail.\n\n \n\n • Why you’ll love this role:Competitive salary and bonus structure\n, • Career development opportunities within an established national brand\n, • Supportive and collaborative working environment\n, • Pension scheme\n, • Employee assistance programme\n, • Staff discounts and additional company benefits\n\n \n How to apply: \n If you have relevant experience, please get in touch today. \n • You can also refer someone suitable; please share this advert or send us their details. Successful referrals qualify for our candidate referral reward scheme (terms apply). \n \n As recruiters specialising in Removals, Relocations and Global Mobility, Red Recruit have vacancies at all levels within the industry, so please do get in touch to tell us what you’re looking for and we’ll do our best to assist.

IVA Insolvency Practitioner \n Location: Manchester (Hybrid / Remote / Office-Based Options Available) \n Salary: Highly Competitive + Equity Potential + Bonus + Benefits \n Job Type: Full-time, Permanent \n Company Overview \n An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a new and ambitious start-up insolvency firm based in Manchester. With significant backing and growth plans, the business is focused on establishing itself within the volume IVA market, offering a fresh, modern approach to personal insolvency. This is a unique chance to play a key role in shaping the direction, processes, and success of a growing firm from the outset. \n The Role \n As an IVA Insolvency Practitioner, you will take a leading role within the business, acting as the named IP on IVA appointments while helping to build and develop the firm’s IVA offering. This position offers a high level of autonomy and the opportunity to influence operational strategy, compliance, and team development. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Act as the licensed Insolvency Practitioner on IVA cases\n, • Oversee the full lifecycle of IVA cases, from proposal to closure\n, • Ensure all cases are compliant with regulatory and ethical standards\n, • Develop and implement processes, procedures, and best practices\n, • Provide technical oversight and support to case administrators\n, • Build and mentor a growing team as the business expands\n, • Liaise with creditors, introducers, and key stakeholders\n, • Contribute to the strategic growth and success of the firm\n\n Requirements \n\n • Licensed Insolvency Practitioner (essential)\n, • Strong background within the volume IVA market\n, • Experience managing high-volume caseloads\n, • Strong technical and compliance knowledge\n, • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a start-up environment\n, • Leadership and team development experience\n, • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills\n\n What’s on Offer \n\n • Highly competitive salary with performance-related bonus\n, • Equity or profit-share potential (subject to experience)\n, • Flexible working options (remote, hybrid, or office-based)\n, • Opportunity to shape and build a new insolvency business\n, • Clear progression into senior leadership roles\n, • Dynamic and forward-thinking working environment\n\n How to Apply \n If you are an experienced IVA Insolvency Practitioner looking for a unique opportunity to join a start-up and make a genuine impact, we would be delighted to hear from you. \n Please submit your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion. \n

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Buyer specialising in Technology Procurement to join a forward-thinking organisation on a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Manchester, with the flexibility of hybrid working. \n This role is pivotal in supporting the separation of a key business unit and will see you at the heart of technology transformation initiatives. You will play an instrumental part in maturing the procurement function, bringing more spend under management, and adding tangible value through effective sourcing and supplier engagement. The position offers the chance to work closely with cross-functional teams, influence strategic decisions, and contribute directly to the company's competitive advantage within the cybersecurity sector. \n\n • Be at the forefront of technology transformation by managing complex procurement activities that support cutting-edge cybersecurity initiatives and digital innovation.\n, • Enjoy flexible hybrid working arrangements in Manchester, allowing you to balance professional growth with personal commitments while contributing to impactful projects.\n, • Collaborate with knowledgeable colleagues across technical, legal, and compliance functions, building strong networks and developing your expertise in a supportive environment.\n\n What you'll do: \n As a Senior Buyer Technology Procurement, you will be entrusted with responsibilities that are central to the successful separation of a major business unit. Your day-to-day activities will involve managing all aspects of technology-related procurement ranging from negotiating intricate contracts that safeguard organisational interests to collaborating closely with technical experts who rely on your insight for critical purchasing decisions. You will be expected to navigate complex supplier landscapes while ensuring that every agreement meets stringent security and compliance standards. By engaging proactively with stakeholders across legal, data protection, IT, and finance functions, you will help shape sourcing strategies that underpin both immediate project goals and long-term business objectives. \n\n • Apply deep technical category expertise to manage procurement activities related to technology and cybersecurity products, ensuring alignment with emerging trends and licensing models.\n, • Negotiate complex technology contracts with a focus on software licensing terms, cloud service level agreements (SLAs), data privacy provisions, intellectual property rights, and cybersecurity compliance requirements.\n, • Assess and manage supplier risks associated with cybersecurity threats, data breaches, and regulatory compliance by working closely with Legal Counsel, Data Protection teams, and other stakeholders.\n, • Support procurement efforts that drive technology transformation within the organisation, including the adoption of artificial intelligence solutions and advanced cybersecurity tools.\n, • Work collaboratively with technical teams to understand detailed requirements and ensure that sourcing decisions meet both operational needs and security standards.\n, • Participate in sourcing and contract management for projects involving highly sensitive data or critical infrastructure, maintaining strict adherence to confidentiality protocols and risk mitigation strategies.\n, • Continuously monitor the market for emerging technology vendors, startups, and innovative suppliers to contribute fresh ideas and maintain a competitive edge for the business.\n, • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders across multiple functions to ensure seamless execution of procurement strategies during business transitions.\n, • Lead new sourcing activities from initial market research through to contract award, ensuring value for money while upholding compliance standards.\n, • Contribute actively to the ongoing development of procurement processes as part of a maturing function focused on delivering measurable value.\n\n What you bring \n To excel as a Senior Buyer Technology Procurement you will bring substantial hands-on experience managing end-to-end sourcing processes within technologically advanced settings preferably those operating at a global scale or within regulated industries like cybersecurity. Your background should reflect not only technical acumen but also an ability to interpret complex contractual language relating to software licensing terms or cloud-based service agreements. \n\n • Proven experience in procurement or strategic sourcing within technology categories ideally gained in global cybersecurity or IT environments where complexity is high.\n, • Comprehensive understanding of software licensing models, cloud services procurement, IT infrastructure acquisition processes, cybersecurity product selection criteria, SLAs, and industry-specific compliance requirements.\n, • Demonstrated proficiency using leading procurement platforms such as SAP Ariba or Coupa alongside advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications for reporting and analysis.\n, • Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities complemented by strong negotiation skills that enable you to secure favourable outcomes while maintaining positive supplier relationships.\n, • A track record of effective stakeholder management across diverse teams including legal counsel, data protection officers, technical specialists and an aptitude for building consensus around shared objectives.\n, • In-depth knowledge of data privacy regulations (such as GDPR), recognised cybersecurity standards (e.g., ISO 27001), vendor risk assessment methodologies, and best practices for mitigating third-party risks.\n, • Professional certification such as CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply), CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management), or ISM (Institute for Supply Management) is desirable but not essential; practical experience negotiating complex technology contracts is highly valued.\n, • Experience working on sensitive projects within fast-paced matrixed organisations where confidentiality is paramount and adaptability is required.\n, • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline.\n\n Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - FACILITIES INDUSTRYHALIFAX - HYBRID / REMOTE£40,000 - £60,000, OTE £20,000 BONUS + BENEFITS Looking to join a fast-growing business where you can genuinely influence commercial success and shape future growth?This is an exciting opportunity to join a 2024 + 2025 Sunday Times Best Workplace organisation, working as part of an established commercial team, you'll be driving new business acquisition, building strategic relationships, and delivering sustainable revenue growth.Working closely with senior leadership, marketing, operations and account management teams, you'll be responsible for identifying new opportunities, developing commercial strategies, and converting prospects into long-term clients.This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused sales professional who enjoys building relationships, generating new business, and making a tangible impact within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.You'll Be:\n\n • Develop and implement business development strategies that align with company growth objectives.\n, • Work closely with marketing teams to support lead generation initiatives, brand awareness campaigns, PR activities and industry events.\n, • Identify, target and secure new customer opportunities across selected market sectors.\n, • Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective clients through proactive business development activity.\n, • Manage the full sales cycle from initial engagement through to proposal, negotiation and on boarding.\n, • Conduct market research to identify emerging opportunities, trends and potential threats.\n, • Monitor and report on commercial performance using CRM systems and key business metrics.\n, • Provide regular commercial insights and updates to the senior leadership team.\n, • Collaborate with account management, operations and marketing teams to ensure a seamless customer experience.\n, • Support budget planning and contribute towards achieving company financial targets.\n\n Experience Neeeded: \n\n • Proven experience within a Business Development Manager, Commercial Manager, Sales Manager, Partnerships Manager or similar commercially focused role within Facilities / Property industries.\n, • Must have property management or facilities management industry experience\n, • Demonstrable track record of achieving sales targets and driving business growth.\n, • Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.\n, • Commercially astute with excellent negotiation and communication skills.\n, • Experience developing and managing sales pipelines and converting opportunities into revenue.\n, • Ability to identify market opportunities and translate insights into commercial action.\n, • Proactive, self-motivated and results-driven approach.\n, • Experience working collaboratively across multiple business functions.\n\n Benefits: \n\n • Holiday entitlement: 26 days plus statutory bank holidays (Option to buy additional days, up to one week)\n, • Free on-site parking\n, • Auto enrol pension scheme (3% company contribution)\n, • Life insurance\n, • Gym membership discount\n, • Retail Discounts\n, • Childcare discount vouchers\n, • Bonus + Commission OTE\n, • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements\n, • Sunday Times Best Workplace winner of 2024 + 2025\n, • Collaborative and supportive team culture.\n, • Genuine opportunity to influence commercial strategy and business growth.\n, • Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.\n, • A role where your contribution will have a direct impact on company success.\nInterested? Apply today to join a business where your commercial expertise, relationship-building skills and growth mindset will be recognised and rewarded.\n By sending an application or applying for a job, you consent to your personal data being processed and stored by Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in accordance with our Cookie & Privacy Policy (available in the footer on our website). Get Recruited (UK) Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - FACILITIES MANAGEMENT MANCHESTER - HYBRID / REMOTE £40,000 - £60,000, OTE £20,000 BONUS + BENEFITS Looking to join a fast-growing business where you can genuinely influence commercial success and shape future growth? This is an exciting opportunity to join a 2024 + 2025 Sunday Times Best Workplace organisation, working as part of an established commercial team, you'll be driving new business acquisition, building strategic relationships, and delivering sustainable revenue growth. Working closely with senior leadership, marketing, operations and account management teams, you'll be responsible for identifying new opportunities, developing commercial strategies, and converting prospects into long-term clients. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused sales professional who enjoys building relationships, generating new business, and making a tangible impact within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement business development strategies that align with company growth objectives. Work closely with marketing teams to support lead generation initiatives, brand awareness campaigns, PR activities and industry events. Identify, target and secure new customer opportunities across selected market sectors. Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective clients through proactive business development activity. Manage the full sales cycle from initial engagement through to proposal, negotiation and onboarding. Conduct market research to identify emerging opportunities, trends and potential threats. Monitor and report on commercial performance using CRM systems and key business metrics. Provide regular commercial insights and updates to the senior leadership team. Collaborate with account management, operations and marketing teams to ensure a seamless customer experience. Support budget planning and contribute towards achieving company financial targets.The Person Proven experience within a Business Development Manager, Commercial Manager, Sales Manager, Partnerships Manager or similar commercially focused role. Must have property management or facilities management industry experience Demonstrable track record of achieving sales targets and driving business growth. Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels. Commercially astute with excellent negotiation and communication skills. Experience developing and managing sales pipelines and converting opportunities into revenue. Ability to identify market opportunities and translate insights into commercial action. Proactive, self-motivated and results-driven approach. Experience working collaboratively across multiple business functions. What's on Offer Holiday entitlement: 26 days plus statutory bank holidays (Option to buy additional days, up to one week) Free on-site parking Auto enrol pension scheme (3% company contribution) Life insurance Gym membership discount Retail Discounts Childcare discount vouchers Bonus + Commission OTE Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Sunday Times Best Workplace winner of 2024 + 2025 Collaborative and supportive team culture. Genuine opportunity to influence commercial strategy and business growth. Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities. A role where your contribution will have a direct impact on company success. Interested? Apply today to join a business where your commercial expertise, relationship-building skills and growth mindset will be recognised and rewarded. By sending an application or applying for a job, you consent to your personal data being processed and stored by Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in accordance with our Cookie & Privacy Policy (available in the footer on our website). Get Recruited (UK) Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services

Corporate Account Executive – Manchester \n Up to £70,000 + Car Allowance, Bonus & Benefits \n \n NJR Recruitment is excited to partner with a leading insurance firm to recruit an ambitious and experienced Corporate Account Executive to join one of their top-performing teams in Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with large, complex corporate clients and make a meaningful impact on their risk management strategies. \n \n You’ll have the chance to take ownership of key accounts, develop long-term client relationships, and contribute to strategic business growth within a supportive, collaborative team environment. \n \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Client Portfolio: Manage a portfolio of large corporate clients, ensuring their insurance and risk needs are fully met.\n, • Strategy & Development: Collaborate with colleagues to develop and implement renewal and placement strategies.\n, • Business Development: Work alongside your team to identify and win new business opportunities.\n, • Client Relationships: Serve as the primary contact for clients, managing day-to-day service requirements and fostering long-term partnerships.\n, • Teamwork: Partner with internal teams to deliver tailored risk management solutions and stay informed on market trends.\n\n \n What we are looking for: \n\n • Strong commercial insurance experience with a proven track record in client-facing roles.\n, • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.\n, • ACII qualification or equivalent is preferred.\n, • Resilient and adaptable, able to work under pressure while maintaining high service standards.\n\n \n Benefits of the Corporate Account Executive: \n\n • Hybrid working – three days in the office, two from home.\n, • Up to £70,000 salary plus Car Allowance, Bonus & Benefits.\n, • Full support for Cert CII exams and professional development.\n, • Highly competitive company pension contributions.\n, • Life assurance and income protection.\n, • Employee-only healthcare (optional family cover).\n, • Health assessments and micro health checks.\n, • 27 days holiday (with option to buy/sell).\n, • Cycle to work scheme, gym membership, retail and restaurant discounts.\n, • Critical illness and dental insurance.\n\n \n Ready to Join? \n If you’re an experienced Corporate Account Executive looking for a challenging and rewarding role, apply with your CV today! \n \n For more information, contact one of our specialist consultants and quote job reference NJR16263. \n

My client a leading luxury tour operator specialising in creating exceptional travel experiences for discerning clients worldwide are recruiting for a Marketing Manager to join their successful team in the Greater Manchester area. They are ideally looking for a creative, commercially minded Marketing Manager to lead their marketing strategy, strengthen the companies brand presence and drive customer acquisition across multiple channels. \n The role in a nutshell \n As Marketing Manager you will report into the senior leadership team, you'll take ownership of the company's marketing activity, developing and delivering campaigns that inspire luxury travellers and generate high-quality enquiries. This is a hands-on role combining strategic planning with day-to-day execution, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both creativity and measurable results. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Develop and implement the overall marketing strategy.\n, • Plan and manage multi-channel campaigns across digital and traditional platforms.\n, • Manage website content and work with developers to improve user experience and conversion rates.\n, • Lead SEO, PPC, email marketing and social media activity.\n, • Create engaging content including blogs, destination guides, newsletters and promotional campaigns.\n, • Oversee brand consistency across all customer touchpoints.\n, • Analyse campaign performance using analytics tools and provide regular reporting and recommendations.\n, • Manage relationships with external agencies, designers, photographers and media partners.\n, • Support product launches, promotions and seasonal campaigns.\n, • Work closely with the sales and product teams to maximise commercial opportunities.\n, • Manage the marketing budget and ensure strong return on investment.\n\n About You \n You'll be an enthusiastic marketer with excellent organisational skills and a passion for delivering exceptional campaigns. \n You'll ideally have: \n\n • At least 3 years' experience in a marketing role, with experience at manager level preferred.\n, • Strong digital marketing knowledge, including SEO, PPC, email marketing and paid social.\n, • Excellent copywriting and content creation skills.\n, • Experience using Google Analytics and CRM/email marketing platforms.\n, • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously.\n, • Creative thinking combined with commercial awareness.\n, • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.\n, • Experience within travel, luxury, hospitality or lifestyle brands would be highly advantageous.\n\n The Package \n\n • Competitive salary.\n, • Opportunities for educational trips and discounted personal travel.\n, • Company pension.\n, • Generous holiday allowance.\n, • Ongoing training and professional development.\n, • Friendly, collaborative working environment.\n, • The opportunity to help shape the future of an ambitious luxury travel brand.\n\n Interested? \n Please follow the instructions to apply, attaching your CV. This vacancy is being managed by Gemma Thelwell

Location: Redhill or Manchester Reporting to: Claims DirectorSalary: £50,000 per annumContract: Permanent, full timeVerlingue is an independent family owned insurance broker with 6 offices in the UK and a headcount of over 200. When joining Verlingue you will see how we live our values of Exceptional, Proud and Inclusive on a day to day basis and will be part of a business that embraces change, supports its people and encourages professional development. We also actively seek applications from Career Returners.Verlingue's Claims function is a key differentiator – positioned as the "shop window" of the business – and is central to the company's client proposition, reputation, and growth strategy. We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead to deliver high-impact technical leadership, client advocacy, and strategic claims outcomes across complex casualty, property, motor and specialty claims. This is a senior specialist role offering significant influence over claims direction and strong opportunities for developing teams across both offices.Key AccountabilitiesTechnical Claims Leadership\n\n • Lead handling of high-value, complex claims, providing technical direction and oversight\n, • Interpret policy coverage, liability, and quantum with precision to drive optimal claim outcomes\n, • Establish and implement claims strategies, including litigation management where required\n, • Act as escalation point for technically challenging or contentious claims\nClient Advisory & Relationship Management\n\n, • Serve as a trusted advisor to key clients, providing proactive and strategic claims guidance\n, • Attend client sites and critical incidents, supporting from day one of a claim event\n, • Support client presentations, renewals, and tenders through demonstrating claims value\n, • Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and market stakeholders\nNegotiation & Market Engagement\n\n, • Lead complex negotiations with insurers, loss adjusters, and legal representatives\n, • Proactively drive early coverage agreement and efficient settlement strategies\n, • Leverage market relationships to improve outcomes on difficult or sensitive claims\n, • Challenge insurer and supplier performance where required\nClaims Performance & Insight\n\n, • Analyse claims data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities\n, • Provide meaningful, insight-led management information to clients and internal stakeholders\n, • Contribute to development of claims propositions and service enhancements\n, • Support embedding of data-driven decision making within the Claims team\nLeadership, Coaching & Capability Development\n\n, • Act as a mentor and technical coach to colleagues across the Claims function\n, • Raise overall team capability through knowledge sharing and case reviews\n, • Contribute to technical frameworks, standards, and best practices\n, • Support succession planning and talent development within the team\nOperational Excellence & Governance\n\n, • Ensure claims are managed in line with agreed service standards, SLAs, and KPIs\n, • Maintain strong compliance with FCA requirements, internal policies, and Consumer Duty principles\n, • Ensure accurate and timely use of systems (including Acturis) and data recording\n, • Maintain strong control of costs, leakage, and supplier performance\nCollaboration & Business Contribution\n\n, • Work cross-functionally with broking, risk, and other departments to deliver integrated client solutions\n, • Contribute to business strategy, client retention initiatives, and growth opportunities\n, • Represent Claims in internal committees, projects, and strategic initiatives\nPerson Specification\n\n, • Strong technical understanding of policy wordings and legal frameworks\n, • Excellent negotiation and dispute resolution skills\n, • Ability to translate claims data into commercial insight and client value\n, • Strong stakeholder management and communication capabilities\n, • Systems proficiency (Acturis and Microsoft Office)\n, • Commercially aware and outcome-focused\n, • Credible, confident, and trusted by clients and the market\n, • Proactive, resilient, and solutions-oriented\n, • Collaborative leader with a passion for developing others\n, • Aligned to Verlingue's culture and values\n, • Considerable experience in complex claims handling within insurance broking or related environment\n, • Proven track record of managing high-value claims and delivering strong client outcomes\n, • Experience in a senior or leadership role within a claims team – desirable\n, • Relevant CII qualification (Diploma or equivalent) – desirable\nREF-229 272

Senior Business Development Manager – 12 Month FTC \n \n An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Business Development Manager to join a leading international professional services firm on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Supporting a global disputes and contentious regulatory practice, this role will play a key part in driving strategic business development and marketing initiatives across an international network. \n \n Working closely with senior stakeholders, partners and cross-functional teams, the successful candidate will lead and deliver a wide range of BD and marketing activities, including strategic planning, client development, pitching, thought leadership campaigns, events and profile-raising initiatives. The role also includes managing and developing a small team, ensuring high standards of delivery and collaboration across the wider business. \n \n This position would suit a commercially minded and proactive BD professional with strong experience gained within a professional services environment. You will have a proven track record across business development, marketing campaigns, client targeting and stakeholder engagement, alongside excellent communication, organisational and people management skills. \n \n The firm offers a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, flexible hybrid working and an excellent range of benefits and career development opportunities. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a globally recognised organisation and make a meaningful impact within a high-profile practice group. \n \n \n \n At Norfolk Capsey, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you have any specific requirements or need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment journey, please let us know. Your needs are important to us, and we want to ensure an equitable experience for every candidate. \n \n ABOUT NORFOLK CAPSEY \n Norfolk Capsey is a professional services marketing & business development recruitment specialist. For over twenty five years we've been connecting talent with many leading professional services firms in the UK & internationally. Access our website for the latest vacancies and follow our LinkedIn page for vacancies & market updates. \n \n

\n Salary: £40 - 45kLocation: Hybrid working, minimum 2 days per week in Greater ManchesterContract: Permanent, Full Time Overview\n An exciting opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to manage a portfolio of strategic framework agreements, primarily within Building Cleaning and Place-related services. You will oversee the full procurement lifecycle, including category strategy, market engagement, tendering, contract management, supplier performance and framework development. Key Responsibilities\n\n • Lead category management strategies and procurement activity.\n, • Deliver end-to-end public sector tenders and framework renewals.\n, • Manage supplier relationships, contract performance and compliance.\n, • Monitor KPIs, commercial controls and framework utilisation.\n, • Provide procurement advice to stakeholders and members.\n, • Conduct market engagement and supplier reviews.\n, • Develop tender documentation and evaluation methodologies.\n, • Support and mentor junior procurement colleagues.\n, • Contribute to continuous improvement and best practice initiatives.\nSkills & Experience\n\n, • Experience managing public sector procurements.\n, • Strong knowledge of procurement regulations and frameworks.\n, • Contract and supplier management experience.\n, • Ability to develop procurement and category strategies.\n, • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.\n, • Experience producing tender documentation and evaluations.\n, • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.\n, • Previous mentoring or team support experience desirable.\nBenefits\n\n, • Hybrid working.\n, • Competitive salary package.\n, • Ongoing professional development.\n, • Opportunity to manage high-profile procurement projects.\n, • Supportive and collaborative environment.\n\n Synonyms: Procurement Manager, Category Manager, Framework Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Contract Manager. \n \n Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Junior Merchandiser | Manchester | Sportswear | £35,000 - £38,000 \n The Opportunity \n Over the past few years, this business has built an incredible reputation within their market, combining innovative product, ambitious growth plans and a genuinely entrepreneurial culture. With continued expansion across the UK and international markets, they're entering a pivotal stage of growth and showing no signs of slowing down, so with that, we're looking for a commercially minded Junior Merchandiser to join the team. \n The Environment: \n This is a dynamic, collaborative and fast-moving environment where no two days look the same. \n The culture is ambitious but supportive, with a team of passionate individuals who genuinely enjoy what they do. You'll be surrounded by people who are commercially driven, customer-focused and motivated by building something special. \n The business encourages autonomy, entrepreneurial thinking and fresh ideas. If you enjoy taking ownership, solving problems and being trusted to make decisions, you'll thrive here. \n The Role: \n Reporting into the senior team members, you'll play a key role in supporting the planning, trading and stock management functions across all of their trading channels. \n As a Junior Merchandiser you'll take on increasing ownership across reporting, stock management, forecasting, allocation and critical path activity, helping to ensure the right products are available at the right time to support continued business growth. \n This role offers a fantastic blend of strategic exposure and hands-on trading responsibility, making it ideal for an ambitious Assistant Merchandiser or Junior Merchandiser looking to develop their career within a high-growth brand. \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • \n Deliver meaningful trading insights and recommendations to support commercial decision-making. \n • \n Produce and analyse weekly sales, stock, intake and KPI reports. \n • \n You will be experienced with category and sub categeory management within the WSSI, or the equivalent of. \n • \n Identify opportunities and risks across product categories, proactively managing performance and mitigate risk. \n • \n Conduct detailed ad-hoc analysis to support wider business initiatives and strategic planning. \n • \n Support seasonal reviews and post-season analysis to drive continuous improvement. \n • \n Support forecasting, stock planning and inventory management across multiple channels. \n • \n Monitor stock availability and manage weekly replenishment opportunities to maximise sales performance. \n • \n Assist with allocation and replenishment strategies to optimise stock health and availability. \n • \n Support intake planning and delivery scheduling to ensure smooth stock flow. \n • \n Manage critical paths and maintain strong communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders. \n • \n Monitor inbound deliveries, highlighting risks and resolving issues proactively. \n • \n Manage purchase orders in line with delivery schedules and business requirements. \n • \n Support launch readiness and ensure key milestones are achieved. \n • \n Maintain accurate product, pricing and promotional data across systems. \n • \n Produce regular reporting packs for Merchandising and Senior Leadership teams. \n • \n Ensure data accuracy and integrity across planning and trading tools. \n • \n Work closely with Product, Design, eCommerce, Wholesale, Operations and Warehouse teams. \n • \n Support range reviews, assortment planning and seasonal trading strategies. \n • \n Build strong relationships across the business to help drive commercial success. \n • \n Contribute ideas and process improvements that support future growth and scalability. \n\n BH36567

The Employee Relations and People Advisory Team Lead will oversee employee relations and provide expert guidance to ensure effective people management within the organisation. This role is pivotal in shaping HR practices in the not-for-profit sector. \n Client Details \n This position is with a well-established not-for-profit organisation that plays a key role in its sector. As a medium-sized entity, it provides an engaging environment for professionals who are passionate about impactful work in human resources. \n Description \n\n • Lead and manage the Employee Relations and People Advisory team to deliver effective HR services.\n, • Provide expert advice on employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with employment law and organisational policies.\n, • Develop and implement strategies to enhance employee engagement and well-being.\n, • Oversee complex casework, including disciplinary and grievance procedures, ensuring fair outcomes.\n, • Collaborate with stakeholders to design and deliver training on HR best practices.\n, • Support organisational change initiatives, offering guidance on people management and workforce planning.\n, • Analyse HR metrics and trends to inform strategic decision-making.\n, • Ensure HR policies and procedures are up-to-date and aligned with the organisation's mission and values.\n\n Profile \n A successful Employee Relations and People Advisory Team Lead should have: \n\n • Proven expertise in employee relations within the human resources field.\n, • A strong understanding of employment law and its practical application in the workplace.\n, • Experience managing and developing a team to achieve organisational goals.\n, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.\n, • The ability to handle complex casework with professionalism and discretion.\n, • Strong analytical skills to interpret HR data and inform decision-making.\n, • A CIPD qualification or equivalent in human resources or a related field.\n\n Job Offer \n\n • A competitive salary ranging from £60,000 to £70,000 per annum.\n, • Permanent position within a respected not-for-profit organisation.\n, • Opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the human resources domain.\n, • Potential benefits to be confirmed upon offer.\n\n If you are ready to step into a leadership role in HR, we encourage you to apply for the Employee Relations and People Advisory Team Lead position today!

Principal Hydrologist \n Sheffield | £60,000 + Benefits \n THE OPPORTUNITY \n An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Hydrologist to join a growing and ambitious environmental consultancy in Sheffield. \n This is a senior leadership role, offering the opportunity to lead and develop a talented hydrology team while delivering a broad portfolio of flood risk, drainage and water management projects across the UK. You'll play a key role in shaping the technical direction of the team, managing client relationships, and supporting the continued growth of the business. \n If you're looking to take ownership of projects, mentor a team of consultants, and influence business success, this is an excellent opportunity to do so. \n WHAT'S ON OFFER \n\n • Salary up to £60,000, depending on experience.\n, • Opportunity to lead a growing and well-established hydrology team.\n, • A varied portfolio of high-profile projects across multiple sectors.\n, • Genuine opportunities to influence the direction and growth of the business.\n, • Ongoing professional development and support towards further chartership and leadership progression.\n, • Supportive, collaborative and flexible working environment.\n\n THE ROLE \n As Principal Hydrologist, you will provide both technical and managerial leadership across the hydrology team, ensuring the successful delivery of projects while maintaining the highest technical standards. \n Key responsibilities include: \n\n • Leading the delivery of Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs), drainage strategies, hydrological assessments and technical reports.\n, • Managing multiple complex projects from initial proposal through to successful completion.\n, • Providing technical leadership and quality assurance across all hydrology and flood risk projects.\n, • Leading, mentoring and developing Hydrologists, Consultants and Senior Consultants within the team.\n, • Managing team workload, resources and project priorities.\n, • Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, local authorities, the Environment Agency and other stakeholders.\n, • Preparing fee proposals, project programmes and supporting business development activities.\n, • Identifying new business opportunities and contributing to company growth.\n, • Overseeing SuDS strategies, hydraulic modelling and flood mitigation solutions.\n, • Reviewing and approving technical reports to ensure compliance with industry standards and current legislation.\n, • Conducting site visits where required and ensuring all health & safety procedures and RAMS are adhered to.\n, • Supporting the strategic development of the hydrology division.\n\n ABOUT YOU \n To be successful in this role, you will have: \n\n • A degree (BSc or MSc) in Hydrology, Environmental Science, Geography or a related discipline.\n, • Significant consultancy experience within hydrology, flood risk and drainage.\n, • Chartered status (CIWEM or equivalent) or be working towards achieving it.\n, • Extensive experience producing Flood Risk Assessments, drainage strategies and hydrological reports.\n, • Proven experience managing projects, clients and technical teams.\n, • Strong commercial awareness with experience preparing fee proposals and managing project budgets.\n, • Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.\n, • A proactive approach with the ability to balance technical delivery, people management and business development.\n\n

Exciting role with excellent career development opportunities based in Stockport. Working for a leading manufacturing company in its field. \n Client Details \n Our client is a growing, well established SME organisation, and an industrial manufacturing leader in its bespoke industry. \n Description \n The primary purpose of this role is to provide technical support to all product lines, supporting the global network, and contributing to the successful delivery of key strategic projects for the business unit. \n This role is responsible for managing modifier relationships, ensuring technical capability, driving performance, and feeding market insights back into product development to support business growth. \n Key Responsibilities \n ·Manage and respond to technical queries. \n · Manage a smaall team and then grow it. \n · Lead all product management, technical projects and engineering programmes related to the position and its department. \n · Manage and develop strong relationships with licensed sector modifiers to ensure technical capability, quality, and consistent performance. \n · Monitor modifier performance, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and uphold adherence to operational and compliance requirements. \n · Deliver technical guidance, training, and best-practice support to enhance modifier efficiency and capability. \n · Oversee and support all global product modifiers, ensuring they operate in compliance with company standards \n · Maintain and manage legal agreements, renewals, and documentation for all modifiers. \n · Ensure all modifiers are equipped with the correct jigs, fixtures, and tools for compliant enclosure modification. \n · Develop, oversee, and coordinate training materials and programs to ensure technical competence and certification of all modifiers. \n · Monitor and audit modifier performance, including quality, turnaround time, and compliance metrics. \n · Collaborate with Product Management to feedback application limitations and opportunities for innovation. \n · Depending on candidate role would have opportunity to grow into commercial \n Profile \n · Engineering degree preferred but not essential \n · A proven Technical Manager, Product Manager or Project Engieering Manager in manufacturing \n · Ability to manage a small team of this nature and grow it. \n · A proven track record in an industrial manufacturing environment in in one of these roles or similar. \n · Proven experience in technical partner management, engineering leadership, or product support roles \n · Strong understanding of hazardous area equipment, manufactured products or engineered parts \n · Experience with global partner networks and cross-cultural communication \n · Ability to interpret technical drawings and compliance documentation \n · Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills \n · Willingness to travel internationally as required \n · Experience will be considered in lieu of engineering degree, or equivalent experience. \n \n Job Offer \n £50,000 to £60,000 plus benefits

The Role \n We are recruiting on behalf of a growing and ambitious business based in Manchester. Our client is looking for a talented and commercially minded Management Accountant to join their finance team at an exciting stage of their growth journey. \n This is a hands-on role for someone who is technically strong, comfortable working at pace, and keen to make a real impact in a business that is scaling quickly. You will be responsible for producing accurate and timely management accounts, supporting the senior leadership team with financial insight, and playing an active role in improving the financial processes and controls of the business. \n This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified accountant who wants to work in a dynamic environment where their contribution will be visible and valued. \n Please note: This role is exclusively recruited for via Consula. Applications made outside of Consula will not be considered and cannot progress. To apply, you must submit your application through the Consula platform. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n · Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow statements, to agreed deadlines. \n · Provide detailed variance analysis and commentary, explaining key movements against budget and forecast. \n · Support the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, working closely with budget holders across the business. \n · Maintain and improve financial controls, processes, and procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance. \n · Assist with the year-end audit process, liaising with external auditors and preparing supporting schedules as required. \n · Produce ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to support business decisions and strategic planning. \n · Work closely with senior stakeholders, translating financial data into clear, actionable insight. \n · Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting and drive efficiencies across the finance function. \n \n What We Are Looking For \n · Qualified or part-qualified accountant — ACA, ACCA, or CIMA preferred. \n · Proven experience in a Management Accountant or similar finance role, ideally within a fast-paced or growing business. \n · Strong technical accounting skills with a solid understanding of management accounts preparation and financial reporting. \n · Advanced Excel skills; experience with accounting software such as Xero, Sage, or similar is advantageous. \n · Commercially astute, with the ability to translate numbers into meaningful business insight. \n · Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure and to tight deadlines. \n · Strong communication skills — confident engaging with non-finance stakeholders and presenting financial information clearly. \n · London-based or able to commute to London regularly. \n \n What's On Offer \n · Salary of £55,000 – £65,000 depending on experience. \n · Hybrid working with genuine flexibility. \n · A high-visibility role in a business that is growing fast and investing in its people. \n · Real opportunity to progress as the business scales. \n · Competitive benefits package including pension, private healthcare, and generous holiday allowance. \n \n How to Apply \n This role is exclusively recruited for via Consula. Applications made outside of Consula will not be considered and cannot progress. \n Applying is simple: \n 1. Head to Consula. com com and create your free account — it only takes a few minutes. \n 1. Upload your CV and complete your professional profile. \n 1. Our AI will match you directly with the hiring organisation based on your skills and experience. \n 1. If you are a strong match, you will be connected directly — no agency, no middleman, no waiting around. \n Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within five working days.

Your new companyA leading and highly respected banking organisation with a strong market presence and a clear long-term growth strategy. The business is known for its innovation, customer focus and commitment to continuous improvement. With a high-performing leadership team and a culture that embraces change, this organisation offers an exceptional platform for an ambitious finance professional to make a meaningful impact.Your new roleAs Financial Controller, you will play a pivotal role at the heart of the finance function, balancing strong technical accounting leadership with forward-looking commercial insight. You will act as a key business partner to the senior leadership team, providing strategic financial guidance, driving performance, and supporting decision-making across the organisation.This is an incredibly future-facing role, with significant involvement in finance transformation, business change and process improvement. You will lead the development of robust financial controls, enhance reporting capabilities, and help shape the financial operating model of the future. Alongside this, you will oversee statutory reporting, regulatory compliance and financial governance, ensuring the organisation maintains the highest standards of accuracy and integrity.What you'll need to succeed \n\n • A fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with extensive experience in the banking sector\n, • Strong technical accounting expertise, ideally gained in a regulated environment\n, • A proven track record of finance transformation, process improvement and systems change\n, • Experience partnering with senior leadership teams and influencing strategic decisions\n, • A proactive, commercially minded approach with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment\n, • Excellent communication skills and the confidence to challenge, support and guide stakeholders at all levels\n\n What you'll get in returnYou'll join a forward-thinking organisation that is investing heavily in its people, systems and future growth. The role offers a highly competitive basic salary and an unrivalled benefits package, alongside genuine opportunities for career progression. You will be part of a collaborative leadership team where your ideas will be heard, your expertise valued, and your impact visible.What you need to do nowIf 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.king for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new companyA growing international business is looking to appoint an experienced Indirect Tax Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business where indirect tax plays a key role in supporting strategic decision-making and operational excellence.Your new role \n\n • Ownership of UK and European VAT compliance\n, • Review and submission of VAT returns across multiple jurisdictions\n, • Act as the key VAT advisor to finance and operational teams\n, • Support cross-border transactions and movement of goods across Europe\n, • Manage relationships with external advisers and tax authorities\n, • Lead VAT audits and resolve technical VAT queries\n, • Identify and implement process, systems and control improvements\n\n What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will be a qualified tax or accounting professional (CTA, ACA or equivalent) with strong indirect tax experience gained within industry or practice.You will possess: \n\n • Strong UK VAT knowledge, with European VAT experience highly desirable\n, • Experience dealing with cross-border transactions\n, • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills\n, • Experience managing VAT audits and working with external advisers\n, • Strong analytical skills and confidence working with financial systems and large data sets\n\n What you'll get in return \n\n • Competitive salary and benefits package\n, • Opportunity to take ownership of a high-profile indirect tax function\n, • Exposure to international operations and complex VAT matters\n, • Significant involvement in transformation, automation and process improvement projects\n, • A collaborative and commercially focused working environment\n, • Long-term career development opportunities within a growing business\n\n What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this Indirect Tax Manager role in Manchester, 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. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

HR ManagerWe are recruiting for a HR Manager on a fixed-term contract to provide maternity leave cover. This role is expected to commence in September 2026 and continue until July 2027.This is a varied role where you'll provide both strategic and operational HR leadership, driving effective people practices, supporting leaders through change, and ensuring an exceptional employee experience.You'll oversee the delivery of high-quality HR services across the employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance with employment legislation while fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture. Success in this role requires a proactive, organised and collaborative approach, with the ability to influence stakeholders, build trusted relationships at all levels, and balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.This role would suit an experienced HR professional who has previously worked in an HR position within a small business environment. You'll be comfortable operating independently, taking ownership of the full HR remit while building strong relationships across the organisation.This role is open to both full-time and part-time candidates, depending on experience and availability. Please outline your desired working pattern in your application.Day to day responsibilities\n\n • Provide strategic HR advice and coaching to managers, supporting effective decision-making and leadership capability.\n, • Lead, coach and develop members of the HR and admin team\n, • Lead organisational change initiatives, ensuring effective communication, engagement and implementation.\n, • Use people data and insights to identify trends, inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.\n, • Lead on complex employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence management and organisational change.\n, • Ensure all employee relations cases are managed fairly, consistently and in line with employment legislation and company policies.\n, • Support managers in resolving people issues while minimising organisational risk\n, • Support workforce planning and recruitment activities to attract and retain high-quality talent.\n, • Drive performance management processes, ensuring managers are equipped to effectively manage performance.\n, • Champion succession planning and talent development.\n, • Foster a positive, inclusive and engaging workplace culture.\n, • Support employee engagement initiatives and action planning following engagement surveys.\nSkills & Experience\n\n, • CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent HR experience (Level 7 desirable).\n, • Proven experience in a generalist HR Manager role, ideally within a SME organisation.\n, • Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.\n, • Experience partnering with senior leaders in a commercial environment.\n, • Strong influencing, coaching and stakeholder management skills.\n, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.\n, • Ability to interpret HR metrics and use data to inform decisions.\n, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.\nAbout LIMAAt LIMA, we help organisations achieve their ambitions through insight-led technology strategy and managed services that enhance resilience, drive performance, and support sustainable growth. But we know that our success is powered by our people. We’re proud to be a Great Place to Work company for the second year running, and our team consistently tells us that the people are the best thing about working here. We recognise and reward the hard work of our colleagues with competitive salaries, professional development opportunities, wellbeing support and a strong benefits package. REF-229 510

SAP SuccessFactors & People Systems Manager South Manchester/Cheshire – 1 day on site per week Full-time, Permanent Competitive salary plus benefits Medlock Partners are partnering with a leading organisation to recruit an experienced SAP SuccessFactors & People Systems Manager to lead the ongoing development, support and optimisation of its HR technology landscape. Managing a small specialist team, you'll take ownership of SAP SuccessFactors and associated people systems, ensuring they deliver an outstanding service to the business while driving continuous improvement, governance and innovation. Working closely with HR, IT and external partners, you'll play a key role in shaping the people systems strategy, leading system releases, improving processes and ensuring the organisation maximises the value of its HR technology investment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HRIS professional looking to combine technical expertise, leadership and stakeholder management within a collaborative and evolving environment. Key Responsibilities of the SAP SuccessFactors & People Systems Manager: People Systems Management Lead the administration, configuration and ongoing support of SAP SuccessFactors and associated people systems. Manage system releases, upgrades, testing and change activities to ensure successful delivery. Oversee system performance, availability and service levels. Provide technical leadership and support for HR systems, integrations and user access. Manage third-party suppliers and ensure agreed service levels are achieved. Governance, Compliance & Continuous Improvement Ensure data integrity, system security and compliance with GDPR and internal governance standards. Lead system audits, documentation and change control processes. Identify opportunities to automate and improve HR processes and user experience. Produce reporting and analytics to support business decision-making. Ensure business continuity, disaster recovery and licence management are effectively maintained. Leadership & Stakeholder Management Lead, coach and develop a team of HR systems specialists. Build strong relationships across HR, IT and wider business functions. Work closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and deliver system enhancements. Support training, user adoption and communication of system changes across the organisation. Contribute to wider HR systems projects and strategic initiatives. Key Requirements for the SAP SuccessFactors & People Systems Manager: Proven experience managing SAP SuccessFactors within a complex organisation. Previous experience leading or managing HRIS or People Systems teams. Strong knowledge of HR systems, data governance and systems integration. Experience delivering system implementations, upgrades or major enhancements. Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across technical and business teams. Strong analytical, problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset. Experience working with third-party suppliers and managing service delivery. SAP SuccessFactors certifications and/or CIPD qualification would be advantageous. If you're an experienced HR Systems professional looking to lead a business-critical function while driving innovation across people technology, we'd love to hear from you. If you are interested in this SAP SuccessFactors & People Systems Manager position and feel your experience matches the criteria, then please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Kerry Norman. Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion