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Role: Finance Systems ManagerSalary: £46,000 – £56,500Location: Birmingham (Hybrid – 2 days In-Office)Network IT are supporting a large organisation seeking a Finance Systems Manager with strong experience in Finance system configuration, administration, and support, combined with proven ability to manage end-to-end system change processes and oversee technical resources. The role is an even split between hands-on technical delivery (50%) and strategic oversight of the Finance systems environment (50%).The successful candidate will take ownership of the Finance ERP landscape—managing requirements gathering, system configuration, release cycles, and ongoing support, while working closely with Finance stakeholders and technical partners to ensure stability and continuous improvement.Role OverviewYou will lead the end-to-end management of the Finance ERP system, balancing hands-on configuration with oversight of technical delivery. This includes managing change requests, coordinating internal/third-party resources, ensuring system governance, and driving process and system improvements.Key Responsibilities • Own the configuration, maintenance, and optimisation of the Finance ERP system., • Manage the full change lifecycle: requirements, design, configuration, testing, release, and support., • Coordinate technical resources and ensure high-quality delivery of system changes., • Resolve system issues, perform root-cause analysis, and improve controls to prevent recurrence., • Oversee release cycles, regression testing, and deployment plans., • Maintain accurate documentation, including configuration records and process maps., • Manage system governance: audit compliance, data integrity, access controls, and SoD., • Act as the Finance SME, providing Level 2 functional support., • Work with stakeholders to translate Finance needs into system solutions and process improvements.Essential Skills & Experience, • Strong background in Finance system administration and configuration (ERP/Finance platforms)., • Proven experience delivering end-to-end system changes and managing technical resources., • Functional knowledge of GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Expenses, or similar modules., • Experience with release cycles, testing, change governance, and environment controls., • Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and documentation skills., • Leadership or mentoring experience within Finance or technical teams.

Senior Credit Risk AnalystBirmingham (hybrid)£50,000 to £60,000 per annumPermanent I am currently seeking a Senior Credit Risk Analyst to join my clients high performing Risk Analytics team. This role offers the opportunity to shape end to end credit strategies, work with large datasets, contribute to new product launches, and gain exposure to senior stakeholders across the business. It's a fast paced environment, ideal for someone looking to accelerate their career in credit risk. Senior Credit Risk Analyst - What will you be doing? • Lead end-to-end analytics across acquisition, referrals, pricing and affordability.* Develop and optimise credit risk strategies using large datasets and CRA information.* Present insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders, including risk committees.* Conduct exploratory analysis, identify emerging trends, and propose strategic solutions.* Support new product launches and cross-functional projects.* Produce performance monitoring reports and ensure effective MI is in place.* Collaborate with Finance, Marketing, Operations and central Risk teams.* Mentor and support junior analysts, ensuring high-quality deliverables.* Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and treat customers fairly. Senior Credit Risk Analyst - What will you need? • Strong analytical experience within Credit Risk (strategy, modelling, portfolio analytics).* Proficiency in Python, SAS or SQL (the team uses all three).* Experience working with large datasets and CRA data.* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present technical insights clearly.* Ability to work at pace and manage multiple priorities.* Any experience in modelling, forecasting, pricing or affordability is highly desirable. Robert Walters are proud to specialise in BI & Data recruitment across the UK, offering amazing opportunities on a permanent and interim basis. We are also proud to be heading up the Data Leaders roundtables and PBI BRUM meetup group, bringing new and exciting networking opportunities to candidates and clients in the Midlands. If you would be interested in speaking about the role or having a general chat about your job search, please send your CV to . Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Finance Systems Manager - Aderant - Remote Working A Finance Systems Manager with excellent experience of the Aderant or Elite 3E practice & finance management system is required by a leading Law Firm. This role can be mostly remote, with the odd visit to the office to meet key stakeholders If you possess a passion for leveraging technology to enhance processes and possess the Aderant or similar expertise to lead system development, this is an exciting opportunity to make a substantial impact. Experience Required: • 5 years' experience managing and maintaining financial systems in a law firm, • Proven expertise with Aderant i.e., Aderant Expert or similar systems such as Elite 3E, • Leading system implementations, migrations, or major upgrades of the Aderant Finance System or similar, • Strong understanding of accounting principles and legal finance ops., • Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills., • Technical knowledge in SQL, Excel, and reporting tools (Power BI, SSRS) would be a bonus You will assume the responsibility of overseeing, maintaining, and enhancing the firm's Aderant Practice and Finance Management System. You will also shape the strategic vision for the firm's PMS, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements. This position plays a pivotal role in driving system improvements and leading technology upgrades that align with the firm's strategic objectives. The primary objective will be to ensure that the system operates at its peak, adheres to compliance standards, and provides an exceptional user experience. You will assume responsibility for the delivery phase, overseeing timelines, resources, and stakeholder expectations to guarantee the successful implementation of roadmap initiatives throughout the organisation. Collaborating closely with colleagues from various departments, including Finance, IT, and Legal Operations, as well as external stakeholders, to deliver robust and innovative solutions. They are looking to pay a starting salary of £65,000 - £75,000 + Remote working To apply, press apply now or send your CV to matthew.leach @ Circlerecruitment .com Keywords - Finance Systems Manager - Legal - Aderant - Elite 3E - Finance - Manchester - Leeds - Birmingham - Nottingham - Bristol - London - Remote working Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter - @Circle_Rec and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.

Your new company Join a forward-thinking professional services organisation renowned for its high‑performance culture, commitment to client excellence, and strong market reputation. As the business continues to grow, it is investing heavily in its commercial finance capability to drive strategic decision‑making and support long‑term profitability. You will be joining a collaborative leadership team that values insight, innovation, and continuous improvement. Your new role As Commercial Finance Manager, you will act as a key strategic partner to senior stakeholders across the business. You will take ownership of commercial analysis, pricing, forecasting, and performance management, providing clear insights that influence future direction and growth. What you'll need to succeed To succeed in this role, you will need to bring a recognised accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA, along with strong commercial finance experience-ideally gained within professional services or a complex, project‑led environment. You should possess excellent analytical skills and the ability to translate data into meaningful insight, combined with confident business partnering abilities and credibility at senior level. A proactive mindset is essential, along with the confidence to challenge constructively, drive change, and work at pace. Strong Excel and financial modelling skills will also be important. What you'll get in return In return, you will join a supportive and ambitious organisation that values innovation and empowers its people. You can expect a competitive salary and benefits package, along with hybrid working and flexible arrangements to support work-life balance. There will be clear opportunities for progression and professional development, as well as the chance to make a visible and lasting impact on business performance. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 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

Contract Length: 3-6 months (potential extension) Location: West Midlands Hybrid Work Pattern 3 days a week on Site About the Role We are seeking an experienced Interim Credit Manager to lead, optimise, and transform the Credit Control and Collections function within a fast‑paced organisation. This role requires a confident leader with a strong operational background, capable of managing high‑value ledgers, resolving complex disputes, and driving improvements in cashflow performance and debt governance. You will take ownership of the full credit control process and provide strategic and hands‑on leadership to ensure strong financial control, robust reporting, and efficient cash collection. Key Responsibilities • Lead, coach, mentor, and develop the Credit Control team, ensuring capability, performance, and clear accountability., • Manage the end‑to‑end credit control process, including customer contact, query resolution, reconciliations, and cash allocation., • Reduce unallocated cash, credit notes, and aged debt through proactive oversight and improved controls., • Produce weekly and monthly cashflow forecasts, debt analysis, and risk reporting., • Build strong relationships across Finance Operations to ensure seamless collaboration and effective resolution of debt queries., • Support internal and external audits, ensuring all credit control practices meet governance standards., • Drive continuous improvement to enhance efficiency, reduce disputes, and strengthen credit control frameworks and reporting processes. Experience & Background • Extensive experience managing Credit Control teams in the public sector, property, financial services, or large corporate environments., • Expereince of Oracle Fusion, • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a structured and methodical approach., • A process‑driven mindset with proven experience in team development and performance leadership., • Expertise in financial strategy implementation and credit risk management., • Strong capability in budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow performance reporting., • Ability to identify financial risks/opportunities and provide actionable strategic insight., • Excellent stakeholder management skills, including senior‑level engagement and influencing. If you have the relevant background and experience, we would love to hear from you, so please send your updated CV! 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

Headteacher - Birmingham Salary: £55,000 - £75,000 + Bonus Scheme | Full Time (40 hours/week) Outstanding Ofsted RatingPurpose of the Role The Headteacher is the lead professional and role model for the school community, responsible for providing visionary and operational leadership that ensures high quality education, safeguarding, and wellbeing for pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours.About Our Client Our client provides tailored support for pupils with Autism, ADHD and other learning difficulties and disabilities, focusing on fostering their academic, social and emotional development. Areas of focus include sensory integration strategies, social skills training and executive functioning support to help pupils manage time, focus and self-regulation.Key Responsibilities • Develop strong partnerships with parents, carers, the local community, and external agencies to enhance pupil outcomes and wellbeing., • Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of the school improvement plan, setting clear priorities and measurable targets., • Manage resources effectively, including staffing, finance, and facilities, ensuring alignment with educational priorities and compliance with statutory requirements., • Take responsibility for the financial performance, including budget planning, monitoring expenditure, and ensuring value for money in resource allocation., • Ensure the organisation meets statutory SEND requirements and provides tailored, high-quality support for pupils with additional needs., • Establish and sustain high-quality, expert teaching across all subjects and phases, based on evidence-informed practice and understanding of how pupils learn, including those with complex needs., • Create a culture where pupils experience a positive, enriching, and safe environment, promoting respect, inclusion, and high aspirations.Requirements, • Passionate and committed to supporting students with SEND, • Proven leadership experience in a special school or complex educational setting, • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS), • Deep understanding of the Ofsted independent school inspection framework, statutory duties, and safeguarding, • Ability to inspire, motivate, and lead a diverse team to achieve high standards, modelling the Staff Code of Conduct, • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with staff, pupils, parents, governors, and partners, • Commitment to the Nolan Principles and highest standards of professional conduct as outlined in the Staff Code of Conduct, • Ability to develop and implement a clear vision and strategic plan for school improvement, • Strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young peopleBenefits of Joining Our Client, • NEST enhanced pension scheme, • Staff Referral Scheme - Refer a friend and split a £500 referral bonus, • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, • Access to a blue light discount card, • Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues, • Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications, • Employee benefits scheme including wellbeing app and discounts, • Life assurance, • School tours welcomed as part of interview processCommitment to Equality and Armed Forces Covenant Our client is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds, including veterans and military families, through the Armed Forces Covenant. Eligible service personnel and veterans are guaranteed an interview when military experience is detailed in the CV. Veteran-friendly policies, peer support, and military awareness training are provided.The Headteacher is accountable to the Proprietor Body and Regional Education Director/Regional Executive Headteacher for overall leadership, management, and success of the organisation, including adherence to the Staff Code of Conduct and safeguarding requirements. Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and reference verification.

We’re Centrick — residential property experts with a clear mission: to make lives better, every day. Since 2005, we’ve grown into a nationwide business with a global reach, managing buildings and estates of all shapes and sizes. From property management, sales, and lettings to on-the-ground services like cleaning, caretaking, and maintenance — we deliver quality, end-to-end solutions. With our headquarters in central Birmingham and teams across the UK, we’re powered by dedicated professionals working collaboratively across operations, marketing, finance, and beyond. We reinvest in our people, technology, and culture to drive continuous improvement and long-term impact — for our clients, customers, and communities. What you’ll be doing No two days are the same, but the tasks below offer a glimpse of what to expect. If you don’t meet every point but believe you have the skills to succeed, we encourage you to apply. • Manage a team who's portfolios comprise of complex sites and high rise buidlings, • Lead, mentor and develop a team of Property specialist at varying levels of experience, with a focus on performance management, development and fostering a culture of accountability and professional growth., • Foster and maintain strategic client relationships, ensuring regular, high-level communication and delivery of accurate, data driven reporting that supports long term partnership growth., • Oversee and uphold service excellence across all customer touchpoints, embedding a culture of proactive issue resolutions and accountability, while personally leading on complex or high risk matters to prevent escalation and protect client satisfaction., • Ownership for the accurate provision of service charge budgets and reserve provision across your region, ensuring compliance with the lease, • Oversee all reactive and planned maintenance, guiding and supporting your team to deal with complex Section 20 consultations and major works in compliance with applicable legislation, guidance, and regulations, • Proven leadership experience managing and developing high-performing Property Management teams, • Extensive residential property management experience, ideally within a multi-site or regional portfolio, • Strong working knowledge of TPI and RICS Codes of Practice and relevant property legislation, • Demonstrable experience preparing and overseeing service charge budgets and reserve funds in line with lease requirements, • Solid understanding of Section 20 consultations, major works, and planned/reactive maintenance management, • Excellent client relationship management skills, with the ability to build long-term strategic partnerships, • Strong financial acumen and ability to interpret and present data-driven reports, • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, • Proactive problem-solving ability with experience managing complex or high-risk issues, • Time to Recharge: 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, • Future Security: Enhanced pension scheme based on role, • Extra Holiday: Your holiday allowance grows with your length of service—because loyalty deserves rewards, • Health & Wellbeing: Medicash, virtual GP, therapies, dental and optical support, • Sick Pay Boost: Company sick pay increases over time to support your wellbeing when you need it most, • Life Assurance: Peace of mind for you and your loved ones with financial protection in place when it matters most, • Critical Illness Cover: Financial support when you need it most, providing added security and peace of mind during life’s toughest moments, • Learning & Development: Study support and access to our dedicated academy to help you grow professionally and personally, • Mental Health Support: 24/7 mental health services, • Birthday Bonus: Enjoy an extra day off on your birthday to celebrate your way, • Giving Back: One volunteer day annually to support a charity or cause close to your heart

Are you a Commercial Property Lawyer seeking a role that offers hybrid working, private medical insurance, life assurance, permanent health insurance, plus a lot more? About the Firm: Our client is a leading Legal Top 200 Firm with over 150 years of history, consistently recognised for excellence and previously awarded Regional Law Firm of the Year. Highly rated by employees on Review Solicitors and Glassdoor, the firm combines expert legal advice with a people-centric approach. Committed to strong client relationships, ESG initiatives, and making a positive impact on the wider community, it is a dynamic and supportive place to build your career. The Commercial Property Lawyer Role: • The client is seeking an experienced Property Lawyer to join their well-respected, high-performing team., • Offers the opportunity to work across a varied property practice, advising corporates, owner-managed businesses, individuals, and landed estates on transactions including disposals, acquisitions, commercial and residential development, property finance, landlord & tenant, corporate support, residential conveyancing, and renewable energy projects., • Have established a strong technical foundation and broad experience across a variety of transactions and sectors., • This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious and confident lawyer to manage their own transactions, develop client relationships, and take on high-value, complex matters. There is also ample scope for further professional and technical development, making it an exciting time to join the team as it continues to grow.Responsibilities of the Commercial Property Lawyer:, • Provide pragmatic, strategic, and commercially focused advice to clients., • Draft and negotiate a wide range of transactional documents, including contracts, leases, licences, deeds, and transfers., • Manage a busy caseload efficiently and meet deadlines., • Build and maintain strong client relationships., • Conduct legal due diligence, title investigations, and prepare reports and certificates of title., • Handle high-value, complex matters and supervise junior team members.Benefits of the Commercial Property Lawyer role:, • Private medical insurance, • Life assurance, • Permanent health insurance, • Group personal pension with professional advice, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Health and wellbeing days, • Enhanced family leave, • Hybrid or remote working opportunities, • Discounted dental insurance and gym membershipIf you're a Commercial Property Lawyer ready to take the next step in your career, apply today. Alternatively, contact Mia at Law Staff Limited quoting reference 37467. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003

As the Executive Director of Finance, you will lead and develop the College’s finance function, ensuring the delivery of high quality financial management, reporting and strategic insight. Exec Director of Finance - Birmingham - up to £70K. As Executive Director of Finance, you will play a pivota

We are partnering with a leading global company to recruit an experienced IT Procurement Category Manager to join the team in Birmingham. This is a strategic global role responsible for developing and delivering category strategies across IT spend, driving value, innovation, and supplier performance. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across IT, finance, and operations to ensure procurement aligns with business objectives while optimising cost, quality, and service. Key Responsibilities • Develop and implement global category strategies for IT (software, hardware, telecoms, and services), • Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including RFx processes, negotiations, and contract awards, • Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and act as a trusted advisor, • Manage and optimise supplier performance, ensuring value delivery and risk mitigation, • Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives, • Monitor market trends, emerging technologies, and supplier innovations, • Ensure compliance with procurement policies and governance frameworks About You • Proven experience in IT procurement or strategic sourcing within a complex organisation, • Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills, • Experience managing global suppliers and contracts, • Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders, • Knowledge of IT procurement (e.g., SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, telecoms), • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, • CIPS is desirable but not essential What's on Offer • £65,000-£75,000, • 4-5 days a week on site (central Birmingham), • Opportunities for international exposure and career progression, • Comprehensive benefits package (pension, healthcare, etc.), • A collaborative and forward-thinking work environment

About FRP FRP is a leading national business advisory firm based in the UK. With over 900 team members, including more than 100 partners, we specialise in Corporate Finance, Debt Advisory, Forensic Services, Financial Advisory, Restructuring Advisory and Real Estate Advisory. Operating from 35 offices across the UK, Isle of Man and Cyprus, we are dedicated to helping clients navigate complex and difficult situations to create, preserve, and recover value. Our approach is known for being honest, clear, and considered. We provide strategic solutions that cater to a broad range of businesses, from multinational organisations to small enterprises. Our commitment is to deliver expert advice and support, ensuring our clients can make informed decisions and achieve their goals. Job Description Role Overview As a Senior Administrator in our Restructuring Advisory team, you will play a key role in supporting the management and progression of insolvency cases, including administrations, liquidations, and bankruptcies. You will work closely with managers and insolvency practitioners, liaising with stakeholders and ensuring statutory compliance throughout the process. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress a career in restructuring and insolvency within a collaborative and professional environment. Key Responsibilities • Manage a portfolio of insolvency cases (CVLs, MVLs, Administrations, CVAs, Bankruptcies) under supervision, • Draft routine case correspondence, statutory documents, and clear professional reports., • Liaise with managers, insolvency practitioners, creditors, employees, directors, and other stakeholders, • Maximise asset realisations and pursue recoveries proactively and cost-effectively, • Attend meetings (including creditors’ meetings and site visits) and prepare associated supporting documentation, • Complete statutory tasks and formalities within set deadlines, using diary systems and checklists, • Respond to creditor queries, agree claims, and process creditor distributions, • Prepare fee analyses and investigation reports in relation to directors’ conduct, • Carry out investigations and identify when to seek legal advice, • Ensure cases are fully compliant and reviewed appropriately, • Maintain client confidentiality at all times, • Effectively use IT packages including Microsoft Office, IPS and FRP in-house systems Qualifications • Previous insolvency experience and understanding of case progression and legislation is essential, • Highly motivated team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments, • Diligent with keen attention to detail and a professional approach to work, • Adaptable and flexible approach with a genuine willingness to learn, • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and IPS Additional Information Our Values • Straightforward: We provide clear, no-nonsense advice, • Confident: Our guidance is backed by expertise and evidence, • Pragmatic: We focus on practical solutions and tangible outcomes, • Real: We are professional yet approachable, understanding the challenges our clients face Our Commitment to You and the Environment At FRP Advisory Group, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on building and maintaining meaningful, long-term relationships with all our stakeholders - including our employees, clients, and local communities - while also reducing our impact on the natural environment. We are always striving to improve in all areas - whether it’s our people, our clients, our planet or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse culture for our people. We maintain an Equal Opportunities Policy, ensuring that recruitment and employment decisions are based solely on the skills and experience required for our professional services - regardless of ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe every individual should have the opportunity to thrive. Our learning and development programmes enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers. We aim to empower our team members to each achieve their potential. We are committed to growing long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success lead to our sustainability and success. We are emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.

Job Title: Administrative Assistant (Polish Speaking) Division: Global Banking & Markets - Private Location: London (Hybrid/Onsite) Pay Rate: £18.00 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay) Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (1-hour lunch break) | 40 hours per week Flexibility is essential Join a Global Financial Powerhouse We are partnering with a world-renowned financial institution to recruit two dynamic and highly professional Polish speaking Administrative Assistants to join their Global Banking & Markets Private division. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of a prestigious investment bank, supporting senior professionals and high-performing teams. You’ll play a vital role as a floating assistant, stepping in where support is most needed and ensuring seamless coverage across the division. Full training and dedicated support from a Team Supervisor will be provided to set you up for success in this fast-paced, international environment. What You’ll Be Doing You’ll be part of a collaborative assistant team responsible for delivering first-class administrative support to senior associates and industry leaders. Duties include: • Complex diary and calendar management for senior bankers (VP level and above), • Scheduling and coordinating meetings and conference calls across multiple global time zones, • Managing high volumes of communication - calls, emails, and updates with efficiency and discretion, • Booking rooms and video conferences across international offices, • Travel planning - booking flights, hotels, transport, and handling visa applications, • Expense reports and invoice processing, • Providing holiday and phone coverage for team members, • General team support, handling ad hoc tasks and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations We’re seeking highly capable, polished professionals with: • Fluent Polish language skills (spoken and written), • 2+ years of experience in an assistant or administrative support role, • Expertise in Outlook and strong skills in calendar and logistics coordination, • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and the ability to manage competing priorities, • A calm, professional demeanor with excellent communication skills at all levels, • Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and dependability, • Adaptability and flexibility to work across teams and changing environments Why Join? You’ll be part of a division whose strategic vision includes: • Being the world’s leading investment bank, known for trusted advice and industry-shaping deals, • Driving long-term client relationships through world-class execution, • Delivering superior value to stakeholders, • Providing a dynamic, meritocratic, and inclusive workplace where top talent thrives This is more than an assistant role—it’s a launchpad to build your administrative career within one of the most respected names in global finance. Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now to join a collaborative, high-performance environment where your skills will make an impact every day.

Elevation Recruitment Group are pleased to be once again supporting a well-established, high-performing manufacturing business in the West Midlands, with the appointment of a Operations Manager. This is a pivotal senior leadership role with full operational accountability across safety, quality, delivery and cost. Reporting into the Manufacturing Manager, you’ll take ownership of multiple production areas, leading Production Managers and their teams to deliver against operational KPIs. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll balance strategic oversight with daily execution, ensuring plans are delivered, standards are upheld, and performance continues to improve. You’ll be responsible for: • Leading all HSE activity, driving a strong safety culture and ensuring legislative compliance, • Owning quality performance, process control and standard work adherence, • Delivering against throughput, OTIF and productivity targets, • Managing labour planning in line with budget and demand, • Full shift P&L accountability and cost control, • Capacity modelling and bottleneck identification, • Driving continuous improvement initiatives across the business, • Leading, coaching and developing Production Managers, • Managing performance, absence, recruitment and succession planning, • Supporting customer interactions and resolving operational issue, • Working closely with Engineering, Planning, Quality, Finance, HR and CI teams We're looking for experienced Manufacturing Management / Operational Management level individuals for this role. You'll be able to demonstrate experience in: • A background within a complex, fast-paced manufacturing environment (aerospace/automotive/high reg exposure advantageous). Alternatively experience in heavy industry manufacturing, • Experience working within a unionised environment, • Leadership of multi-shift, large headcount operations, • Strong knowledge of ISO systems and HSEQ frameworks, • Demonstrable experience managing large budgets, project/CAPEX initiatives, labour models and productivity, • A track record of driving continuous improvement using Lean tools (FMEA, 5S, Six Sigma, structured problem solving), • The ability to translate high-level business goals into daily operational plans This is a great opportunity to lead a fast paced, high performance production environment within a global specialist manufacturer.

Key Account Manager | IT Distribution We are looking for a commercially driven Key Account Manager to help grow and strengthen partnerships within the IT reseller channel. This role focuses on developing strategic relationships, driving revenue growth, and increasing share of wallet across a portfolio of high‑potential accounts. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and grow relationships with MSPs, VARs, and IT E‑tailers, identifying new revenue opportunities., • Drive upsell, cross‑sell, and alternative product solutions across the full hardware and services portfolio., • Manage accurate forecasting, pipeline reporting, and CRM updates., • Deliver timely quoting, order management, and customer communication., • Lead regular engagement through calls, QBRs, and face‑to‑face meetings., • Work closely with Purchasing, Support, and Finance to ensure a seamless customer experience. What You’ll Bring: • Proven success in internal sales or account management with consistent GP achievement., • Strong understanding of the UK IT reseller and distribution landscape., • Excellent communication, organisation, and CRM discipline., • Ability to manage multiple priorities and build long‑term client relationships., • A proactive, results‑focused approach. If you are motivated by growth, relationship‑building, and delivering value to key partners, we’d like to hear from you.

Role Summary Aubay are seeking an experienced Data Architect to join a leading financial services organisation on a major data transformation journey. The successful candidate will work closely with the Data Office and key business stakeholders across multiple regions and will be responsible for designing and delivering a modern data platform from the ground up, shaping the organisation’s data architecture to support evolving business and regulatory needs. The Data Architect will bring a strong combination of architecture governance experience, cloud data platform expertise, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decisions and drive alignment in a complex, regulated environment. Required Skills and Experience • 8–10+ years of overall IT experience, with at least 3–4 years in architecture roles, • Proven experience in data platform design, cloud transformation, and migration programs, • Strong experience with architecture governance, including design validation, reviews, and adherence to standards, • Solid understanding of cloud-native architecture principles, • Experience designing modern data architectures (data lakes, lakehouse, distributed systems), • Exposure to proof of concept (PoC) development, • Knowledge of object storage and distributed processing frameworks, • Familiarity with technologies such as: PySpark, Dremio, Apache Iceberg, Apache Airflow, S3/object storage concepts, IBM Cloud (or willingness to upskill), • Experience in financial services or highly regulated environments, • Strong understanding of data regulations including GDPR and BCBS239, • Experience in data governance, data quality, and data protection frameworks, • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to work with Product Owners, Project and Programme Managers, Chief Data Officer (CDO) / Data Office, cross-border teams, • Ability to balance technical best practices with organisational constraints, • Familiarity with TOGAF methodology and architecture lifecycle processes Desirable Skills and Experience • Experience working with IBM Cloud environments, • TOGAF certification (or equivalent), • Experience working in international or multi-entity organisations, • Understanding of data lineage and advanced regulatory frameworks Key Role Responsibilities • Define and deliver the target data architecture for cloud transformation initiatives, • Lead migration strategy from legacy systems to modern data platforms, • Design end-to-end data solutions aligned with business, regulatory, and architectural standards, • Establish and maintain architecture governance practices, including design reviews and approvals, • Develop and maintain data architecture roadmaps and strategic vision, • Ensure compliance with data integrity, quality, and protection standards, • Collaborate closely with the Data Office and Chief Data Officer (CDO) to align IT systems with data policies, • Act as a client representative in international data and architecture forums, • Work with stakeholders to align architectural decisions with business needs and constraints, • Provide architectural guidance to engineering teams, supporting implementation and best practices, • Evaluate and recommend technologies within organisational constraints, ensuring scalable and sustainable solutions About Aubay UK – Ahead of Innovation! Aubay UK is a recognised Insourcing Partner for client-side deployment delivered across London. Our team, based in Canary Wharf, specialises in hiring IT professionals within London’s Energy and FinTech sectors, helping our clients to expand their operations with top-tier talent who are experts in their fields. We work exclusively with clients who are globally recognized as Energy Super Majors/Financial Services and innovative FinTech players. Aubay UK is the most recently started branch of Aubay Group. Aubay Group is an international Digital Services Company, listed on a Euronext Stock Exchange, who have been operating for 25 years in the European market and working alongside some of the biggest names in the Banking, Finance, Insurance, Energy, IT/Digital, Manufacturing, Transport and Telecoms sectors. With over 7,800 employees across 7 countries and 16 offices in England, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, Aubay Group generated revenues of €513 million in 2022. Our Client Our client is a leading finance provider in the UK and Europe and is part of one of the world’s largest financial entities. In this fast paced digital first world, our client provides responsible consumer finance solutions in a B2B and B2C capacity and offer a variety of creative strategies and adaptable lending choices that convert aspirations into reality. Their vision is to be a driver of positive change and to provide helpful and affordable finance options that customers can trust and use every day. Over the last 50 years, our client has built a portfolio of over 27 million clients and employs more than 20,000 employees globally – with a team of around 700 here in the UK. With their firm focus on creating a leading working environment with a strong emphasis on inclusivity and CSR, our client has been recognized as one of the top employers in the UK for three consecutive years. This role requires you to be based in the UK and have the right to work in the UK. Aubay UK is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

Local Job Title: Senior Projects Lead Department: Projects Office, West Bromwich Reports to: Operations Director SUMMARY Leads the implementation of a standardised project management framework across all active and upcoming projects. Establishes consistent processes, templates, and documentation for project initiation, execution, monitoring, and closure. Trains and mentors project engineers to ensure adoption and adherence to the framework, promoting best practices and high-quality delivery. Provides governance, oversight, and progress reporting to senior leadership, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in project delivery, risk management, and resource allocation. Drives efficiency, compliance, and consistency across the project portfolio. Completes assigned activities under the general direction of the Projects Manager, ensuring full compliance with departmental procedures and the Business Management System. Responsible for the technical, commercial, and safety aspects of multiple projects, serving as the primary project contact for customers, subcontractors, key suppliers, and internal departments. Ensures that all assigned project requirements are efficiently scheduled and successfully executed. ESSENTIAL GENERIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Lead by example, setting the highest standards of project leadership in promoting HS&E planning, consultation, performance, and best practice, ensuring full compliance with company procedures and legal obligations. 2. Lead daily team review meetings to align priorities, coordinate activities, and communicate objectives for the day and week, ensuring all team members are focused on achieving project milestones efficiently. 3. Conduct daily coordination reviews with the Technical Engineering Manager to ensure the integrated Microsoft Project plans for both Projects and Technical Engineering are fully aligned with project schedules, deliverables, and critical milestones, facilitating proactive issue resolution and seamless cross-functional collaboration. 4. Collaborate proactively with the Projects Manager to oversee project plans and performance, providing leadership and guidance to ensure compliance and best practice. 5. Update monthly KPIs, regularly collect, review, and update project performance metrics to accurately reflect progress against schedule, cost, quality, and risk targets. Ensure KPI data is comprehensive, accurate, and aligned with organisational objectives. 6. Project dashboard maintenance, maintain and update the project dashboard, providing real-time visibility into project status, key milestones, and resource allocation. Ensure the dashboard clearly highlights any deviations from planned progress or emerging risks. 7. Business scorecard updates, consolidate project-level data into the business scorecard for management review, ensuring performance indicators across the portfolio are up to date and clearly communicated to senior leadership. 8. Status reporting prepare detailed reports for management review meetings, highlighting progress, key achievements, risks, and issues requiring attention. Provide actionable insights and recommendations to support decision-making. 9. Continuous Improvement monitor trends in KPI performance, identify areas for improvement, and collaborate with project teams to implement corrective actions or process enhancements. 10. Cross-Functional alignment work closely with project engineers, technical teams, and finance to ensure consistent reporting standards, data accuracy, and alignment of project metrics with organisational priorities. 11. Allocate HSE responsibilities and duties for site and other project personnel, and ensure projects comply with CDM Regulations as required. 12. Ensure subcontractors and suppliers comply with company policies, procedures, and processes, particularly regarding site-based activities. 13. Conduct formal and informal site safety inspections and audits, and oversee maintenance, submission, and filing of HSE-related documents. 14. Review all applicable job data, including purchase orders, project plans, specifications, and provide comments where necessary. 15. Coordinate with departments and project engineers/managers to meet scheduled deadlines, maintain schedules for purchasing, fabrication, construction, inspection, and start-up, and prioritise staff workload to meet project goals; assign warranty items to engineering staff. 16. Schedule and conduct project review meetings focused on scope of supply, cost, construction, and project scheduling. 17. Advise the Projects Manager of project status, risks, variations, costs, and warranty issues, ensuring adherence to policies and established safety procedures. 18. Maintain effective communication with customers regarding project schedules and any project-related issues. 19. Mentor and guide less experienced members of the project department., 20. Provide input and feedback into proposals, installation, production, purchasing, and design as required. 21. Lead the implementation of a standardized project management framework across all active and upcoming projects, including policies, procedures, templates, KPIs, and reporting structures. 22. Design and deliver training programs for project engineers on the framework, including workshops, hands-on sessions, and ongoing coaching to ensure adoption and adherence. 23. Monitor framework adoption, address challenges, and maintain training records and adoption metrics. 24. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in project delivery, risk management, and resource allocation. 25. Produce deliverables including project management framework documentation, templates, guidance, training materials, workshop records, monthly progress reports, and recommendations for process optimization. 26. Other duties as required. EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE • Degree, HNC, or equivalent in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline., • Minimum seven years’ experience in project management, engineering, or site management with proven project delivery (Preferred) • Experience designing and implementing project management frameworks or standard operating procedures. • Strong training, mentoring, stakeholder management, and communication skills., • Proficiency in project management tools, ERP systems, and MS Office suite., • High-level knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, design management, risk management, and cost control, including forecasting and reporting. PREFFERED COMPETENCIES • PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification., • Experience in industrial, engineering, or infrastructure projects., • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills., • Ability to lead change and drive adoption across multi-disciplinary teams. COMMUNICATION SKILLS • Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills when engaging with customers, supply chain partners, senior management, and internal teams, ensuring clear and effective information sharing. • Analyse technical, contractual, and commercial documentation, providing clear and professional responses to queries, risks, and issues. • Prepare and present accurate project status reports, KPI updates, and performance summaries, clearly highlighting progress, risks, and required actions to support management decision-making. • Lead and participate in meetings with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring discussions are focused, outcomes are documented, and actions are clearly assigned. REPORTING & PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT • Report directly to the Operations Director and Senior Leadership Team, providing clear visibility of project performance, strategic alignment, and key risks across the portfolio. • Conduct structured weekly progress reviews with the Operations Director to assess project status, milestone achievement, resource allocation, emerging risks, and required corrective actions. • Prepare and present comprehensive monthly reports to senior management outlining progress against schedule, budget performance, forecast position, cost variances, overspends, risk exposure, and mitigation strategies. Ensure reporting aligns with agreed KPIs, dashboard metrics, and business scorecard requirements. • Ensure all formal project communications, decisions, variations, and key actions are accurately documented and distributed in accordance with company procedures, governance standards, and data management policies. • Performance will be measured against agreed deliverables, framework adoption metrics, project outcomes, and financial performance indicators. Ongoing feedback and review discussions will support continuous improvement and alignment with departmental and organisational objectives.

Category Manager – European Transportation & Freight Payment ( Onsite) Location: Kitts Green Salary : £70,000 - £80,000 Contract: Permanent This role is responsible for shaping and executing the European transportation strategy while advancing transportation operations across multiple locations. The position requires an innovative, analytical, and process-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will deliver creative solutions that improve transparency, optimize processes, ensure compliance, and drive cost savings while strengthening service levels for stakeholders and customers. Key Responsibilities Strategic Category Management • Develop and execute category and sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and market dynamics., • Support plant transportation teams with competitive bid processes and sourcing events., • Manage European transportation activities across all modes including Truckload, LTL, Small Parcel, Ocean, Air, and Rail, as well as related services such as warehousing and transloading., • Build and maintain strong relationships with key and transactional suppliers to ensure performance, compliance, and cost efficiency., • Lead contract negotiations to secure favourable commercial terms and mitigate operational and financial risks., • Provide market-driven forecasts and insights to support budgeting and strategic planning., • Collaborate with global category managers on negotiations and sourcing initiatives involving European suppliers. Mode Optimization • Partner with internal stakeholders to regularly evaluate transportation modes across lanes, sites, and customer routes., • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and enhance service through optimized mode and equipment selection. Freight Payment Leadership • Lead the Freight Payment Team in managing the accounts payable process for European freight operations., • Oversee carrier freight invoice processing to ensure accurate and timely payment disbursement., • Ensure compliance with contractual agreements and proactively resolve discrepancies related to rates, surcharges, and accessorial charges., • Analyze recurring variances, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions., • Drive continuous improvement initiatives within freight audit and payment processes to increase accuracy and strengthen internal controls., • Maintain proactive communication with carriers to ensure timely receipt of freight invoices and supporting documentation., • Monitor workloads across data entry and audit teams to maintain efficient and consistent processing., • Develop and maintain process documentation and establish KPIs to monitor performance and improve transparency. Additional Responsibilities • Deliver procurement targets including cost savings, innovation, quality, and supplier performance improvements., • Develop and implement procurement strategies to achieve best total value solutions., • Lead or support operational improvement initiatives such as Kaizen workshops and working capital or inventory projects., • Drive measurable improvements in cost savings, supplier performance, and transportation service optimization. Basic Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Supply Chain, or Logistics., • Minimum of 3 years of experience in transportation category management., • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate across multiple organizational levels., • Strong analytical, organizational, and prioritization capabilities., • Fluency in English. Preferred Qualifications • International work experience and strong intercultural communication skills., • MBA or PMP certification., • Experience leading initiatives within complex transportation organizations., • Experience working with Transportation Management Systems (TMS)., • Hungarian language knowledge is considered an advantage., • Strong financial and commercial acumen., • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint., • Excellent communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills., • Approximately 25% travel, primarily within Europe, with occasional international travel.

About Dalkia UK Jointly owned by EDF Energy and Dalkia, we are a leading UK technical services provider, delivering engineering, facilities management and energy solutions nationwide. With 5,000+ employees and £600m+ turnover, we combine the strength of a major group with a people-first culture, innovation mindset and inclusive values making Dalkia a great place to grow your career. We’re Hiring: Deputy Head of Pay & Benefits Birmingham/hybrid Are you an experienced payroll and reward leader ready to shape, stabilise and transform a complex pay function during a pivotal period of change? This is a rare opportunity to step into a critical leadership role at the heart of organisational transformation overseeing payroll, pensions and benefits across six employing entities, while driving automation, compliance excellence, and scalable improvement. The Opportunity Reporting to the Head of HR Operations and leading both the Payroll Manager and Pensions & Benefits Administrator, you’ll combine deep technical expertise with visible, hands-on leadership. You’ll help stabilise high-volume, largely manual operations while redesigning processes, improving systems, and building a modern, efficient and trusted pay and reward function. This is not just operational oversight. This is transformation with impact. What You’ll Be Responsible For Payroll Operations & Compliance • Expert oversight of weekly and monthly payrolls across multiple entities, • Ensuring full compliance with NMW, HMRC, PAYE, NICs, statutory payments and year-end processes, • Acting as senior escalation point for complex payroll matters, • Supporting high-volume, accurate and timely payroll delivery Benefits, Reward & Pensions • Leading benefits alignment and potential retendering exercises, • Overseeing pensions administration, auto-enrolment and regulatory compliance, • Ensuring robust governance of salary sacrifice schemes, • Supporting consolidation and strategic simplification of reward offerings Change, Automation & Improvement • Transforming manual processes into streamlined, scalable solutions, • Driving automation to reduce risk and increase team capacity, • Balancing short-term operational pressures with long-term strategy, • Supporting wider pay and reward transformation initiatives Leadership & Stakeholder Management • Providing resilient, solutions-focused leadership in a fast-moving environment, • Developing a high-performing, customer-focused team, • Building strong relationships with HR, Finance and external providers, • Creating a trusted, professional and responsive pay & benefits service What We’re Looking For • Significant payroll leadership experience in a complex, multi-entity environment, • Strong technical knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance, • Deep expertise in pensions, auto-enrolment and benefits administration, • Experience leading process improvement, automation and change, • Proven people leadership through periods of transformation, • Relevant qualification (CIPP Payroll Management Diploma, Degree in Payroll Management, MSc Strategic Leadership or similar) Desirable experience includes payroll/reward transformation programmes, benefits retendering, IR35, Gender Pay Reporting, GDPR or project management qualifications. Why Join? This is your chance to: • Shape and modernise a pay and benefits function at a defining moment, • Influence strategy while remaining close to operations, • Lead a team through meaningful development and professional growth, • Build a scalable, compliant and customer-centred service for the future If you are resilient, technically strong, improvement-driven and ready to make a lasting impact we would love to hear from you.

Investment Director\n\nMidlands\n\nAre you an experienced investment professional looking for a leadership role with significant impact? We are seeking an Investment Director to join a highly respected UK-based investment firm with a strong track record of backing ambitious businesses and driving growth.\n\nAbout the Role\n This senior position will focus on originating opportunities, leading transactions, and supporting portfolio growth within the Midlands region. You will also play a key role in mentoring and developing team members, while contributing to the strategic direction of the regional investment team.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nIdentify and assess new investment opportunities\nStructure and negotiate competitive deals\nManage due diligence and coordinate with external advisers\nDrive post-investment value creation and portfolio oversight\nPrepare reports and present recommendations to the Investment Committee\nSupport and develop junior colleagues\nAbout You\n\nSignificant experience in investment (venture capital or private equity), corporate finance, or related fields\nStrong commercial and analytical skills\nProven ability to lead transactions and manage stakeholder relationships\nPrevious experience managing teams and working with Boards\nDegree-level education preferred\nAmbitious, collaborative, and highly motivated\nFull UK driving licence and unrestricted mobility\nWhat's on Offer\n\nCompetitive salary and benefits package\nFlexible working and career development opportunities\nInclusive and supportive working environment\nPlease note: You must have the right to work in the UK. \n\nAt Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.\n\nBy applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data

Interim Finance Director \n Location: Birmingham (Hybrid)\n Day Rate: Competitive\n Contract: 6-12 months\n\nOverview\n\nWe are supporting a well-established housebuilding/construction business in the Midlands with the appointment of an Interim Finance Director. This is a senior leadership position with full responsibility for the regional finance function, providing strategic and commercial support to the Managing Director and wider board.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLead and manage the regional finance function, ensuring robust financial control and governance\n\nAct as a key business partner to the Managing Director and senior leadership team\n\nOversee budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning cycles\n\nDeliver timely and accurate management information and board reporting\n\nProvide commercial insight across land, sales and build functions\n\nManage cash flow, funding requirements and working capital\n\nLead, develop and support the finance team\n\nCandidate Profile\n\nFully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)\n\nDemonstrable experience operating at Finance Director level within the housebuilding sector\n\nStrong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge at board level\n\nExperience within a multi-site, operational environment\n\nProven leadership capability with the ability to drive performance\n\nAdditional Information\n\nHybrid working model based in Birmingham\n\nImmediate or short notice availability preferred\n\nOpportunity to play a key role within an established and growing business

SF Partners are supporting a unique, established and highly regarded membership organisation is seeking an exceptional Finance Director to join its Senior Leadership Team. With a long-standing heritage and a strong reputation for supporting businesses across the region, the organisation combines strategic influence with commercial delivery to drive economic growth. \n \nFollowing the retirement of the current postholder, this is an opportunity to take on a key executive role at the heart of a complex and impactful organisation. \n \nThe Role: \n \nReporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Finance Director will act as a trusted adviser to the CEO and Board, with responsibility for financial strategy, organisational resilience, and corporate governance. \n \nYou will lead financial planning across a diverse income base, including membership, commercial services, and publicly funded programmes. The role requires oversight of liquidity, forecasting, and the delivery of high-quality financial insight to support strategic decision-making. \n \nIn addition to core financial leadership, you will play an important role in strengthening governance, including responsibilities aligned to Company Secretary duties. You will oversee organisational risk and act as Executive Sponsor for a major multi-year digital transformation programme, central to the organisation's long-term strategy. \n \nThis is a broad and influential senior leadership role, suited to an experienced Finance Director who thrives at the intersection of strategy, governance, and organisational performance. \n \nYou will not be expected to be a subject matter expert in digital transformation or all operational areas within scope, but you will be comfortable drawing on external expertise and exercising sound executive judgement. \n \nAbout You: \n \nYou will be a qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience in senior financial leadership roles, ideally within complex, multi-stakeholder environments. \n \nYou will bring: \n \nStrong technical and commercial judgement \nExperience working closely with Boards or Trustees \nA track record of leading organisational change or transformation \nConfidence operating at executive level and communicating complex issues to non-finance audiences \nHigh integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and a collaborative leadership style

About the opportunity\n\nAre you looking for a Finance Director role where you can genuinely influence strategy, not just report on it? This is a Board-level position within a well-established and growing UK financial services business, now entering its next phase of development.\n\nAbout the business\n\nThe organisation has a strong track record and a clear strategic direction.Over the past decade, it has evolved from a traditional broker-led model into a more scalable, lending-focused business strengthening control over its portfolio, enhancing long-term value and creating a platform for sustainable growth.\n\nWith continued investment in funding, product development, and operational infrastructure, the business is well positioned for the future. With an experienced leadership team is in place, the next step is appointing a Finance Director who can support, challenge and help shape what comes next. This includes not only defining the financial direction but ensuring its effective delivery and execution across the business.\n\nAbout the role\n\nReporting to the Managing Director and operating at Board level, you will take full ownership of the finance function and play a key role in shaping both financial performance and strategic direction. You will play a central role in translating strategy into actionable plans, ensuring that financial priorities are embedded, tracked, and delivered across the organisation.\n\nKey responsibilities as Finance Director include:\n\n * Developing and delivering the financial strategy aligned to business objectives;\n\n * Translating strategic objectives into clear financial plans, budgets, and measurable outcomes;\n\n * Full responsibility for finance reporting and control;\n\n * Leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modelling;\n\n * Overseeing management information and providing clear, insightful reporting to the Board;\n\n * Supporting funding strategy and managing relationships with external stakeholders;\n\n * Ensuring compliance with regulatory, statutory, and governance requirements;\n\n * Leading, developing, and structuring the finance function;\n\n * Providing commercial insight and constructive challenge to support decision-making;\n\n * Develop and manage the financial infrastructure of the business.\n\nYou will also contribute at Senior Management Team and Board level, supporting governance, reporting, and strategic decision-making across the business.\n\nAbout you\n\n * A qualified accountant ACA, ACCA or ACMA with significant senior finance leadership experience, ideally within a regulated or financial services environment.\n\n * Strong technical background in UK, IFRS and UK Tax;\n\n * Commercially aware and a strategic thinker;\n\n * A proven ability to implement and deliver strategy, not just develop it;\n\n * Confidence operating at Board level, with the ability to influence and challenge;\n\n * A track record of building and developing high-performing teams;\n\n * A balance of technical strength and pragmatic, business-focused thinking;\n\n * Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic and evolving environment;\n\n * Experience across funding structures, financial modelling, and regulatory frameworks will be advantageous.\n\n * Confidence when communicating with both internal and externally stakeholders.\n\nWhat’s on offer\n\nA genuine Board-level role with influence across strategy, growth and performance;\n\nFull ownership of the finance function within a growing and evolving business;\n\nClose partnership with an experienced and engaged leadership team;\n\nA varied and high-impact role offering both challenge and opportunity;\n\nThe opportunity to shape the finance function and support long-term growth.\n\nPackage & benefits\n\nA competitive executive package will be offered, aligned to the seniority and impact of the role, including:\n\n * Six-figure base salary\n\n * Performance-related bonus\n\n * Car allowance\n\n * Pension scheme\n\n * Private medical insurance\n\n * Life assurance\n\n * 30+ days holiday plus bank holidays\n\n * Flexible working arrangements\n\nApply Now\n\nIf you are looking for a Finance Director role where you can contribute at Board level, influence strategic direction and make a meaningful impact within a growing financial services business, this opportunity is worth exploring. Particularly if you are motivated by turning strategy into tangible results and driving performance across a business.\n\nIf your experience and ambitions align with the role, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please send your CV at your earliest convenience, as we are meeting with suitable candidates on an ongoing basis.\n\nWe look forward to speaking with you

Customer Success Manager – Property Management Software\n\n£45,000 – £60,000 + bonus, private healthcare, hybrid and flexible working, EAP, enhanced pension, DIS, GP access and more\n\nRemote + 25% UK Travel\n\nAre you a Customer Success professional with a genuine, in-depth understanding of block management and property management finance?\n\nDo you know your way around service charge budgets, apportionments, and year-end processes — and want to use that expertise in a more strategic, client-facing role?\n\nIf so, this could be the perfect next step.\n\nMy client is a forward-thinking technology business delivering high-quality solutions to the Property Management industry. They are looking for a Customer Success Manager to be the trusted partner to their clients — ensuring they gain maximum value from the software platform from onboarding through to long-term success.\n\nThis is not a generic CSM role - we are specifically looking for someone who understands the real-world challenges of block and property management, particularly financial processes and service charge management.\n\nYou’ll work closely with clients, helping them optimise how they use the software platform, while acting as their voice internally across Product, Sales, and Support teams.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nCustomer Relationship Management\n\nBuild strong, long-term relationships with property management clients \n\t\nAct as a trusted advisor, understanding client goals and operational challenges \n\t\nMonitor customer health and proactively manage risk \n\nOnboarding & Adoption\n\nSupport onboarding alongside the Implementation team \n\t\nDeliver tailored training to ensure successful system adoption \n\t\nEnsure a smooth transition into live usage and ongoing support \n\nProduct Advocacy\n\nGather customer feedback and influence product development \n\t\nRepresent client needs internally and contribute to roadmap discussions \n\nGrowth & Retention\n\nIdentify opportunities to expand usage, features, and services \n\t\nDrive engagement and long-term customer value \n\nInsight & Reporting\n\nUse CRM and analytics tools to track usage, trends, and renewal readiness \n\t\nDeliver clear, insightful reporting to both clients and internal teams \n\nIndustry Expertise\n\nAct as a subject matter expert in property management financial processes \n\t\nStay ahead of industry trends, legislation, and best practice \n\t\nBring insight into customer conversations, positioning CPL as a trusted authority \n\nEssential Experience (Please Read Carefully)\n\nTo be successful in this role, you must have:\n\nStrong, hands-on experience within the block / property management industry\n\nA deep understanding of service charge accounting, including:\n\nBudgeting & forecasting \n\t\nService charge apportionment \n\t\nYear-end processes & reconciliations;\n\n\tExperience working with or alongside property managers, finance teams, or managing agents\n\n\tThe ability to translate industry knowledge into meaningful client conversations \n\nApplications without this level of industry knowledge are unlikely to be considered.\n\nWhat We’re Looking For\n\nProven experience handling clients at a high-level\n\t\nConfident communicator, able to engage with stakeholders at all levels \n\t\nCommercial awareness with a focus on value and retention \n\t\nProactive, analytical, and solutions-focused mindset \n\t\nComfortable working remotely with regular travel (approx. 25%) \n\nWhy Join My Client?\n\nBe part of a growing, innovative property technology company with big plans!\n\t\nWork closely with industry-leading clients \n\t\nHave real influence on product direction and customer outcomes \n\t\nJoin a collaborative, supportive team that values your input \n\nApply Now\n\nIf you’re ready to combine your property management expertise with a strategic, client-focused role — we’d love to hear from you

YOU MUST HAVE SOME LEVEL OF MEDICAL DEVICES SALES EXPERIENCE!!!!\nA fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly growing medical device company with great opportunities for career development and promotion!!\nJob Title: Business Development Manager\nTerritory: West Midlands (e.g. Worcester, Wolverhampton, Birmingham as far east as Coventry, down to oxford across to Cardiff - Birmigham based would be perfect)\nPackage: £45-55k basic (DOE) plus £25k OTE (uncapped and paid monthly).\nClawback if months missed and uncapped once target has been hit.\n(One Sales Rep has hit target already and his year ends July!!)\n * Company car (hybrid) or car allowance\n * Pension\n * Healthcare\n * Laptop/phone\n * Holiday\nThe Job:\n * You will be responsible for selling an exciting range of both capital and consumable products into the NHS and private hospitals.\n * Main product disciplines include, Medical Imaging, Endoscopy, Laparoscopy, Urology, Spinal.\n * Your main aim is to achieve the regional sales plan and hit target for your asigned territory.\n * Identify and engage key accounts, KOLs, and stakeholders in the NHS and private sectors.\n * Develop and implement project plans to achieve sales and market penetration targets.\n * Manage and negotiate contracts, pricing, and tenders in coordination with senior leadership.\n * Provide clinical support, training, and market access insights to enhance product adoption.\n * Maintain strong professional relationships with decision-makers, finance managers, and referring clinicians.\n * Monitor competitive activity and contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.\n * Represent company at industry conferences and networking events.\nRequirements / Expectations Requirements:\n * You must have previous experience in medical device sales or as a clinical specialist in the commercial sector, you need the existing commercial acumen.\n * It's vital that you understand how the sales process works in both the NHS and private sector, how procurement and supply chain work in the sector.\n * Ideally you will have a degree in a related field (e.g., Biomedical Engineering, Life Sciences, Nursing) but NOT essential, if you have the proven work experience\n * Strong communication and presentation skills, they're vital!\n * You need the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.\n * You'll also need to be detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.\n * Ideally you'll already have a thorough understanding of local healthcare systems, but the client will consider people who are relocating.\n * You'll need strong negotiation, communication, and organisational skills.\n * Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a valid UK driving license are essential.\n * You need full right to work in the UK with no requirement for sponsorship (now, or in future). No Sponsorship Available (sorry)\n * You must be living in the West Midlands area (e.g. Worcester, Wolverhampton, Birmingham as far east as Coventry)\nIf you are interested in this position or if you would like to find out what other roles we have within the medical devices arena, please do apply online and one of our team will be in touch

Reporting to the Regional General Manager you will have at least 5 years experience in warehouse and distribution\nGraduate Calibre\nprevious Budget responsibiliy of 10 million must have managed\nYou will play an essential role within the helping us to be the largest distributor of healthcare products to our customers.\nyou will be an experienced general manager who has operated within a fast-paced distribution business who puts the customer at the heart of all they do. You will have demonstrable experience of managing change programmes, driving excellence and growing an operation. With a passion for people, you will demonstrate your ability to develop teams, work collaboratively across multiple functions and build strong and lasting relationships with customers. As a commercially astute and driven individual, you will be comfortable managing a large P&L and identifying risks and opportunities within the operation. Ideally you will also have experience of working within a unionised environment and collaborating with union\nReporting to the Regional General Manager , you will be responsible for leading and motivating a team of employees across warehouse and transport to ensure a high-quality service to our customers. This role is based in Birmingham, within one of the larger automation branches that has a strategic ambition and potential for significant growth; you will be required to operate in line with business strategy to support transformational change and increase profitability against all KPI’s. Working as part of a large branch network, you will work collaboratively alongside the general manager population and other group functions such as sales,, finance and HR

Join a well-established Housing Association in a role where your financial expertise will directly support the delivery of affordable homes and services to thousands of tenants across the Midlands. This Finance Business Partner position offers the opportunity to play a key strategic role within a high-performing finance team, supporting financial planning, performance, and decision-making across an organisation managing over 34,000 homes.\n You’ll be working closely with senior stakeholders and budget holders across the business, providing clear financial insight and helping teams understand the story behind the numbers. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys partnering with the business, influencing decisions, and driving financial performance, while maintaining strong compliance and financial control.\n We’d love to hear from anyone with experience as a Finance Business Partner, Senior Management Accountant, Management Accountant, or Financial Analyst within Social Housing or a Housing Association environment.\n\n As a Finance Business Partner, you will be:\n • Producing management accounts, budgets, and forecasts with clear financial analysis\n • Preparing board and senior leadership reports, explaining financial performance and trends\n • Acting as a Finance Business Partner to senior stakeholders and budget managers, supporting strategic decision-making\n • Providing insight into financial data, highlighting risks, opportunities, and performance improvements\n • Driving improvements in financial reporting, processes, and controls\n • Ensuring strong financial governance and compliance\n\n I’d love to speak to anyone who has:\n • A professional accounting qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or is finalist level\n • Previous experience working within Social Housing or a Housing Association (essential)\n • Experience producing budgets, forecasts, and management accounts\n • Strong experience presenting financial information to non-finance stakeholders\n • Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to analyse large data sets and provide strategic insight\n • The ability to build relationships and influence decision-making across different teams\n\n Key requirements for this Finance Business Partner role:\n • ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or finalist\n • Social Housing / Housing Association experience (essential)\n • Strong stakeholder management and business partnering experience\n • Experience working in a large or complex organisation\n\n The role is offering the following benefits:\n • Hybrid working – minimum 3 days in the office with up to 2 days working from home\n • A high-impact Finance Business Partner role working closely with senior stakeholders\n • The opportunity to influence strategic financial planning and organisational performance\n • A supportive and purpose-driven working environment within a leading housing organisation\n\n Travel & Location\n This role is based in the Midlands, with a hybrid working model combining office and home working. During key reporting cycles, you may be required to spend additional time in the office to support financial reporting and collaboration with the wider team.\n\n If this Finance Business Partner role sounds like your next opportunity, please apply now or contact Ryan Stewart at (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for more information

Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Senior Digital Product Manager Job Description About this role Year after year we’ve been recognised as a great place to work. In 2025, Capital One was ranked 15th in the UK’s Best Workplaces™ list. Our Product Managers are pivotal in the delivery of value, fostering collaboration, and taking responsibility for where and how we invest. As a senior member of our Digital Product team, you will play a strategic role in the definition of our digital product investments. You will be forever building on your understanding of both our consumer and business needs, working across the business to realise this value into the market. What you’ll do * Autonomously lead the discovery, definition and delivery of new digital products and features that deliver our key business outcomes * Collaborate effectively with engineering teams, designers, and others to create compelling strategies for our products, and deliver on them * Be passionate about how consumer credit works so that you can disrupt it from the inside out * Challenge and champion technology choices to deliver innovative and resilient solutions that enable both near and long term value * Integrate business analytics and operational excellence in every aspect of product design and development, and define metrics to measure the success of products * Maintain a rigorously human-centred approach, obsessing about internal and external customer needs to reimagine customer interactions What you’ll bring * Proven experience working within a regulated industry with demonstrable in market results * A track record of thought leadership and delivery across complex products or platform capabilities * Ability to influence and inspire senior stakeholders through strong commercial thinking & engaging communication * Proven ability to leverage data and insight to define product strategy and customer experience * Ability to appreciate the detail, get under the hood and make decisions that unleash product engineering * Excellent communication skills, able to engage, influence and inspire * Passionate about achieving the right outcome Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position and can be based in our Nottingham or London offices. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We’re big on collaboration and connection, so you’ll be based in our Nottingham office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What’s in it for you * Bring us all this - and you’ll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation * We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) * Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance – with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave * Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it’s about what you do, not just what you say. That’s why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: * REACH – Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies * OutFront – to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates * Mind Your Mind – signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all * Women in Tech – promoting an inclusive environment in tech * EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.

Interim Head of Commercial Finance for a large FMCG business Your new company A large, commercially driven organisation undergoing a period of strategic change. The business is investing heavily in strengthening its financial leadership and commercial capability, creating the need for an interim to provide stability, insight, and high-impact decision support. You’ll be joining a leadership team that values pace, clarity, and a pragmatic approach to driving performance. Your new role You will act as a key partner to the CFO, CEO, and senior commercial leaders. Your remit will include sharpening financial insight, improving forecasting accuracy, strengthening pricing and margin analysis, and ensuring the business has the commercial intelligence needed to make confident, data-led decisions. You’ll embed improved processes, and provide hands-on support during budgeting, trading cycles, and strategic planning. This is a role for someone who can balance strategic thinking with operational delivery in a fast-moving environment. What you'll need to succeed A proven track record in senior commercial finance leadership, ideally at Head of Commercial Finance or Finance Director level. Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to challenge constructively and influence senior stakeholders. Experience operating in a dynamic, change-oriented environment where pace and clarity are essential. Excellent analytical capability, with a focus on driving margin improvement, pricing strategy, and commercial performance. The confidence and adaptability expected of an interim, able to hit the ground running, build credibility quickly, and deliver impact from day one. Experience from an FMCG or retail background could be advantageous. What you'll get in return A competitive day rate, hybrid working and the opportunity to work in a high-performing finance team. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4774624

Contract Length: 3-6 months (potential extension) \nLocation: West Midlands Hybrid Work Pattern 3 days a week on Site\n\nAbout the Role\n\nWe are seeking an experienced Interim Credit Manager to lead, optimise, and transform the Credit Control and Collections function within a fast‑paced organisation. This role requires a confident leader with a strong operational background, capable of managing high‑value ledgers, resolving complex disputes, and driving improvements in cashflow performance and debt governance.\n\nYou will take ownership of the full credit control process and provide strategic and hands‑on leadership to ensure strong financial control, robust reporting, and efficient cash collection.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLead, coach, mentor, and develop the Credit Control team, ensuring capability, performance, and clear accountability.\nManage the end‑to‑end credit control process, including customer contact, query resolution, reconciliations, and cash allocation.\nReduce unallocated cash, credit notes, and aged debt through proactive oversight and improved controls.\nProduce weekly and monthly cashflow forecasts, debt analysis, and risk reporting.\nBuild strong relationships across Finance Operations to ensure seamless collaboration and effective resolution of debt queries.\nSupport internal and external audits, ensuring all credit control practices meet governance standards.\nDrive continuous improvement to enhance efficiency, reduce disputes, and strengthen credit control frameworks and reporting processes.\nExperience & Background\n\nExtensive experience managing Credit Control teams in the public sector, property, financial services, or large corporate environments.\nExpereince of Oracle Fusion \nStrong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a structured and methodical approach.\nA process‑driven mindset with proven experience in team development and performance leadership.\nExpertise in financial strategy implementation and credit risk management.\nStrong capability in budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow performance reporting.\nAbility to identify financial risks/opportunities and provide actionable strategic insight.\nExcellent stakeholder management skills, including senior‑level engagement and influencing.\nIf you have the relevant background and experience, we would love to hear from you, so please send your updated CV!\n\nHays 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 (url removed)

Interim Management Accountant for a 3-6 month assignment based in Birmingham Your new company Management Accountant – Multi‑Academy Trust - 15+ SchoolsLocation: Flexible across Trust sites (with hybrid working options) Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Reporting to: Finance Director / Chief Finance Officer About the TrustOur Multi‑Academy Trust consists of 19 schools across the region, serving diverse communities and committed to delivering exceptional educational outcomes. We are in a phase of continued growth and transformation, with a focus on robust financial stewardship, transparent reporting, and strategic investment to support school improvement.Role PurposeThe Management Accountant will play a pivotal role in supporting the financial sustainability of the Trust. You will provide high‑quality financial reporting, insightful analysis, and expert advice to senior leaders and Principals to support effective decision‑making across the 15+‑school estate. This position is central to ensuring the Trust meets its statutory, regulatory, and strategic financial obligations. Work History Financial Reporting & Analysis • Prepare timely monthly management accounts for the Trust and individual schools, including variance analysis and commentary., • Produce consolidated Trust-level financial reports and Board packs., • Monitor and analyse key financial performance indicators, identifying risks, trends, and opportunities., • Support year‑end processes, including audit preparation and liaison with external auditors.Budgeting & Forecasting, • Lead on the annual budget cycle for allocated schools, working closely with principals, school Business Managers, and central finance staff., • Produce in‑year financial forecasts, cash-flow projections, and scenario modelling., • Provide challenge and strategic insight to ensure budgets are realistic, achievable, and aligned with Trust priorities.Business Partnering, • Act as a trusted adviser to school and trust leadership, providing clear, data‑driven financial guidance., • Build strong relationships with Headteachers, budget holders, and operational teams., • Present financial information in an accessible format to non-finance colleagues., • Ensure adherence to the Academy Trust Handbook, ESFA guidance, and relevant statutory obligations., • Support internal audit actions and continuous process improvement., • Maintain robust financial controls and ensure financial information is accurate, complete, and compliant.Systems & Process Improvement, • Contribute to the effective use and development of the Trust’s finance systems (e.g. PS Financials / IRIS / Access / other MAT systems)., • Streamline reporting processes to enhance efficiency and reliability., • Part‑qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent)., • Strong experience in management accounting within a complex, multi‑site organisation., • Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills., • Advanced Excel skills and experience working with financial systems., • Ability to interpret financial information for non‑finance colleagues., • Excellent communication, relationship‑building, and organisational skills., • Experience working within the education sector, public sector, or charities., • Knowledge of the Academy Trust Handbook and ESFA regulatory environment., • Experience producing consolidated accounts or working within a centralised finance function.Personal Attributes, • Proactive, solutions‑focused, and commercially astute., • A collaborative team player with a professional approach., • Committed to the Trust’s values, educational mission, and public‑sector ethos., • A supportive, values‑driven Trust environment., • Professional development and study support where relevant., • Opportunities for career progression within a growing MAT.

National Sales Manager\n\nAbout the Role\n\nWe’re looking for a commercially driven and relationship-focused National Sales Manager to join our Sales team.\n\nIn this role, you’ll take ownership of a portfolio of national customers across merchants, retail, and buying groups. You’ll be responsible for strengthening existing partnerships while identifying and securing new business opportunities—working closely with key decision-makers including category managers, buyers, and directors.\n\nThis is a highly visible, strategic role where your ability to influence, collaborate, and deliver growth will make a direct impact.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n * Develop and grow national customer accounts by identifying opportunities and delivering tailored solutions\n\n * Build and execute strategic account plans for all key customers\n\n * Drive sales growth through strong relationship management and consistent service delivery\n\n * Introduce new product developments (NPD) and expand product ranges within accounts\n\n * Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, Marketing, Commercial, Finance, Operations) to deliver a seamless, joined-up customer experience\n\n * Produce regular reports on pipeline, forecasts, revenue performance, risks, and opportunities\n\n * Support tender processes, contract renewals, and customer presentations\n\n * Negotiate and secure Annual Trading Agreements\n\n * Champion and demonstrate our core values: Teamwork, Partnership & Family\n\nWhat Success Looks Like (KPIs)\n\n * Growth in revenue and product range across designated accounts\n\n * Strong and active sales pipeline with high conversion rates\n\nAbout You\n\n * Strong understanding of routes to market, including merchants, retail, and contract sales\n\n * Highly skilled communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels\n\n * Commercially astute with strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills\n\n * Self-motivated and able to work autonomously while managing a national territory\n\n * High levels of energy, resilience, and drive to deliver results\n\n * IT literate\n\n * Full clean driving licence\n\nWorking Pattern & Travel\n\n * National, customer-facing role (approx. 75% external / 25% internal)\n\n * Regular travel required, including occasional overnight stays

National Key Business Development Manager\n\nAbout the Role\n\nWe’re looking for a commercially driven and relationship-focused National Key Business Development Manager to join our Sales team.\n\nIn this role, you’ll take ownership of a portfolio of national customers across merchants, retail, and buying groups. You’ll be responsible for strengthening existing partnerships while identifying and securing new business opportunities—working closely with key decision-makers including category managers, buyers, and directors.\n\nThis is a highly visible, strategic role where your ability to influence, collaborate, and deliver growth will make a direct impact.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n * Develop and grow national customer accounts by identifying opportunities and delivering tailored solutions\n\n * Build and execute strategic account plans for all key customers\n\n * Drive sales growth through strong relationship management and consistent service delivery\n\n * Introduce new product developments (NPD) and expand product ranges within accounts\n\n * Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, Marketing, Commercial, Finance, Operations) to deliver a seamless, joined-up customer experience\n\n * Produce regular reports on pipeline, forecasts, revenue performance, risks, and opportunities\n\n * Support tender processes, contract renewals, and customer presentations\n\n * Negotiate and secure Annual Trading Agreements\n\n * Champion and demonstrate our core values: Teamwork, Partnership & Family\n\nWhat Success Looks Like (KPIs)\n\n * Growth in revenue and product range across designated accounts\n\n * Strong and active sales pipeline with high conversion rates\n\nAbout You\n\n * Proven track record in a strategic sales or business development role, ideally within manufacturing or consumables\n\n * Strong understanding of routes to market, including merchants, retail, and contract sales\n\n * Highly skilled communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels\n\n * Commercially astute with strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills\n\n * Self-motivated and able to work autonomously while managing a national territory\n\n * High levels of energy, resilience, and drive to deliver results\n\n * IT literate\n\n * Full clean driving licence\n\nWorking Pattern & Travel\n\n * National, customer-facing role (approx. 75% external / 25% internal)\n\n * Regular travel required, including occasional overnight stays

Job Title: Business Development Manager - Commercial Real Estate (CRE)\n\nLocation: Birmingham\nSalary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum\nWork Arrangement: Fully Office Based\nEmployment Type: Permanent\n\nAbout the Role\n\nOur Banking client is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager - Commercial Real Estate (CRE) to join its Intermediary Services division. This role is responsible for the origination and execution of Commercial Real Estate and Commercial Retail credit proposals, alongside the management of key client and introducer relationships.\n\nReporting to the Chief Business Officer, the successful candidate will play a key role in driving growth through high-quality credit origination while ensuring robust risk management and regulatory compliance.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nOriginate Commercial Real Estate credit proposals up to £20 million and Development Finance proposals up to £10 million\n\nDevelop, manage, and maintain strong relationships with introducers including brokers, accountants, solicitors, valuers, and other industry professionals\n\nUndertake initial assessment and processing of CRE and Commercial Retail lending proposals, providing clear recommendations prior to submission\n\nPresent shortlisted proposals to the Credit team for underwriting and support approval processes, including Credit Committee submissions\n\nConduct initial reviews, assessments, and investigations to minimise credit risk in line with internal policies and procedures\n\nUndertake site visits where required and prepare supporting assessment reports\n\nMaintain accurate pipeline reporting, tracking proposals through all stages to ensure disbursement targets are met\n\nMonitor market conditions, identify emerging opportunities or risk sectors, and provide strategic recommendations\n\nEnsure all credit decisions adhere to regulatory standards, Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) principles, and Customer First standards\n\nDesign and deliver credit training to branch teams to ensure strong understanding of lending policies and practices\n\nSupport the Chief Business Officer across operational activities within the Retail Credit function\n\nLiaise with solicitors, valuation firms, credit teams, and credit administration to ensure smooth approval, disbursement, and post-disbursement processes\n\nPresent proposals and product introductions or renewals to Risk Committee and other UK management committees\n\nSkills & Experience Required\n\n3-5 years' experience in underwriting or assessing credit proposals, ideally within Commercial Real Estate\n\nStrong knowledge of the UK lending environment and regulatory framework\n\nExisting relationship base with business introducers\n\nProficient in Microsoft Office applications\n\nProven ability to balance commercial objectives with effective risk management\n\nStrong communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate and summarise complex credit arguments\n\nPersonal Attributes\n\nAble to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment\n\nEnthusiastic, proactive, and willing to take on new challenges\n\nHighly organised with strong attention to detail\n\nConfident decision-maker with a measured and analytical approach\n\nWhy Apply?\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity for a CRE professional to join a growing organisation in a senior origination role, offering strong earning potential, exposure to high-value transactions, and the chance to influence credit strategy within a fully office-based environment

Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Process Manager - Acquisition About the role At the intersection of Digital Product, Change and Risk Management, we aren’t just looking for someone to "manage" a process — we need someone who’ll own and champion our process evolution, working with a high degree of autonomy and in close partnership with our current Process and Product Management team. Your mission is to bridge the gap between ambitious business growth and a sound risk culture, ensuring resilience and sustainability. This role will have a significant impact on the overall effectiveness of our team and to our acquisition success so you’ll need to be passionate about technology, data, product and process excellence. You’ll work collaboratively and embed yourself within our team to proactively find insights, look for efficiencies and drive changes to improve prospects’ experiences and our risk & control frameworks. What you’ll do Our ability to grow and manage risk is tied to the efficiency of our core systems. You won't just manage processes, you’ll help architect how we embed robust risk controls and streamline complex workflows. In this role, you will move beyond tactical oversight to drive the product standard: * Strategic Review: You’ll analyse control metrics, looking for friction or control failures that drive risk or customer pain. * Product Partnership: You’ll liaise regularly with the Product and Technology teams to present your data, influence the backlog and drive change. You’ll be the voice of the customer and process excellence, ensuring key business objectives and risk controls are well-represented alongside short-term fixes. * Deep Dive & Design: You’ll be responsible for ensuring the control suite is efficient, scalable, and fully documented. You may also find yourself working closely with a cross-functional squad, mapping out end-to-end process flows for a key feature or user journey to identify opportunities. * Control Testing: You’ll partner with Second and Third Line functions to make sure our key risks are effectively monitored and documented, with follow-up actions and improvements progressed to completion. The Outcomes You’ll Drive: * Fostering a Risk-Aware Culture: You will act as an SME and consult to our Product teams, shifting the mindset from "compliance as a hurdle" to "risk as a foundation", ensuring risk is mitigated by design. * Driving Automated Governance: You will lead the transition toward a digitized control suite, replacing manual touchpoints with automated, data-driven monitoring to achieve optimum efficiency at scale. * Strategic Stakeholder Management: You will partner with 2nd and 3rd line functions (Risk and Audit) to provide transparent, high-level assurance, turning process reviews into opportunities for continuous improvement. * Data-Driven Decisioning: Leveraging a high level of numerical ability, you will transform raw data into strategic insights that influence prioritization and investment across our acquisition platforms. What we’re looking for We're looking for someone who can combine deep analytical rigor, technical understanding and process governance with the ability to influence cross functionally. Any experience of digital product management would also be an advantage. * You can find the story in the data. You possess exceptional numerical ability and an inherent analytical curiosity to quickly spot trends and opportunities and to navigate complex systems and technology architectures with precision. * You're an improvement expert. You have hands-on experience applying methodologies like LEAN or Six Sigma to drive tangible, measurable improvements in operational processes. * You speak risk. You have experience in Risk Management, understanding how to design and performance-test controls to manage and monitor key business risks effectively. * You thrive cross-functionally. You are an adept communicator who can influence cross-functionally, input into key decisions and drive tangible business results. * You are driven by detail and clarity. You have great attention to detail, not just for documentation, but for understanding the deep interdependencies of systems, technology and data that underpin our processes. Professional Integrity: You bring a balanced, "customer-first" approach to decision-making, ensuring that every efficiency gain also enhances our commitment to fair customer outcomes. Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position and can be based in our Nottingham or London offices. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We’re big on collaboration and connection, so you’ll be based in our Nottingham office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What’s in it for you * Bring us all this - and you’ll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation * We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) * Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance – with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave * Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it’s about what you do, not just what you say. That’s why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: * REACH – Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies * OutFront – to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates * Mind Your Mind – signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all * Women in Tech – promoting an inclusive environment in tech * EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.

Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Senior Data Product Manager About this role Year after year we’ve been recognised as a great place to work. In 2025, Capital One was ranked 15th in the UK’s Best Workplaces™ list. At Capital One, we believe great products begin with a deep understanding of our customers. From our earliest days, we pioneered the use of predictive modeling to individually personalise credit card offers, turning the entire industry on its head. Our heritage of data driven decisions, combined with human centred approach, enables us to continue to design and build truly innovative financial experiences for our customers. We’re using this approach to build our next generation data platform, leveraging modern technology to deliver transformative experiences to our customers. We’re seeking a Senior Data Product Manager, who will be pivotal in the delivery of value and fostering collaboration. As a senior member of our Digital Product team, you will play a strategic role in defining where we invest in our data products and platforms, working with stakeholders across Engineering, Business Analysis, Data Science, Data Analytics and Data Governance. What you’ll do * Autonomously lead the discovery, definition and delivery of new data products and platform features that deliver our key business outcomes across data, modelling, reporting and analytical capabilities * Manage existing data products to drive business performance across the value chain, including growth, underwriting, marketing and customer servicing. * Collaborate with data producers and consumers (Data Scientists, Analysts & Engineers) to define Product capability needs and prioritise delivery of those that add most value * Collaborate with your product team, engineering, delivery leads, consulting groups (Architecture, Cyber & Data Risk) and the US Enterprise to ensure those capabilities make it into the hands of our users * Be an advocate for data governance, ensuring that everything we build meets our high standards whilst providing a frictionless user experience * Integrate business analytics in every aspect of design and development, and define metrics to measure the success of products * Maintain a rigorously human-centred approach, obsessing about internal and external customer needs to reimagine customer interactions What you’ll bring * Proven experience identifying business opportunities and translating them into Data, Machine Learning and AI products in the technology or digital arenas. * A track record of thought leadership and delivery across complex products or platform capabilities * Ability to influence and inspire senior stakeholders through strong commercial thinking & engaging communication * Proven ability to leverage data and insight to define product strategy and customer experience * Passionate about collaborating with technically minded data users and engineers, but you can also translate for non-technical stakeholders * Excellent communication skills, able to engage, influence and inspire * Deep understanding of data applications * An understanding of UK regulatory landscapes and consumer lending would be desirable Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position based in our Nottingham or London offices. If you're based in the London office, there will be frequent travel to Nottingham. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We’re big on collaboration and connection, so you’ll be based in one of our offices 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What’s in it for you * Bring us all this - and you’ll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation * We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) * Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance – with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave * Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it’s about what you do, not just what you say. That’s why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: * REACH – Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies * OutFront – to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates * Mind Your Mind – signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all * Women in Tech – promoting an inclusive environment in tech * EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.

Your new company \nJoin a forward-thinking professional services organisation renowned for its high‑performance culture, commitment to client excellence, and strong market reputation. As the business continues to grow, it is investing heavily in its commercial finance capability to drive strategic decision‑making and support long‑term profitability. You will be joining a collaborative leadership team that values insight, innovation, and continuous improvement.\n\nYour new role \nAs Commercial Finance Manager, you will act as a key strategic partner to senior stakeholders across the business. You will take ownership of commercial analysis, pricing, forecasting, and performance management, providing clear insights that influence future direction and growth.\n\nWhat you'll need to succeed \nTo succeed in this role, you will need to bring a recognised accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA, along with strong commercial finance experience-ideally gained within professional services or a complex, project‑led environment. You should possess excellent analytical skills and the ability to translate data into meaningful insight, combined with confident business partnering abilities and credibility at senior level. A proactive mindset is essential, along with the confidence to challenge constructively, drive change, and work at pace. Strong Excel and financial modelling skills will also be important.\n\nWhat you'll get in return \nIn return, you will join a supportive and ambitious organisation that values innovation and empowers its people. You can expect a competitive salary and benefits package, along with hybrid working and flexible arrangements to support work-life balance. There will be clear opportunities for progression and professional development, as well as the chance to make a visible and lasting impact on business performance.\n\nWhat you need to do now \nIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.\nIf 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\nHays 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 (url removed)

A large national construction group is recruiting for a Finance Director. Your new company An internationally owned group is recruiting for a Finance Director for one of their key business units. Your new role Supporting the Managing Director, this autonomous role will lead a small finance team in the full financial planning, analysis, control and reporting for the business. This role will also have strategic and commercial input and will directly impact the financial performance of the region. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will need to be a qualified and experienced Finance Director with relevant housebuilding or related experience. This is a tough operating environment with a relatively inexperienced board, and therefore you will need resilience, gravitas and strong people skills. What you'll get in return This role is an office-based role near the NEC and comes with an excellent bonus, car allowance and a comprehensive benefits package. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4674200

Mazco Recruitment is proud to be working with a well-established engineering company in Birmingham, seeking an ambitious and driven Business Development Manager to support their continued growth.\n\nThis is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded professional with a passion for building relationships, winning new business, and driving revenue in a dynamic manufacturing environment.\n\nThe Role\n\nAs a Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in expanding market presence, securing new clients, and contributing to long-term business success.\n\nYou’ll be responsible for identifying opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and delivering measurable growth.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n * Identify and develop new business opportunities through research, networking, and lead generation\n\n * Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients\n\n * Create and implement strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets\n\n * Conduct market analysis to identify trends, competitors, and growth opportunities\n\n * Prepare and present proposals, sales materials, and contracts\n\n * Negotiate and close high-value deals\n\n * Collaborate with internal teams (operations, NPI, finance) to ensure smooth project delivery\n\n * Monitor and report on sales performance and KPIs\n\n * Represent the business at industry events, exhibitions, and networking functions\n\nWhat’s on Offer\n\n * Salary: £40,000 per annum\n\n * Car Allowance: £350 per month\n\n * (Option of company car after successful 6-month probation)\n\n * Bonus: Up to 5% of realised profit on new business (discretionary)\n\n * Working Hours:\n\n * Monday – Thursday: 07:00 – 16:00\n\n * Friday: 07:00 – 13:00\n\n * Location: Birmingham office (hybrid working available after 3 months)\n\n * Holiday: 30 days including bank holidays + Christmas shutdown\n\n * Pension: Salary sacrifice scheme (5% employee / 4% employer after 3 months)\n\n * Probation: 6 months\n\nAbout You\n\n * Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management\n\n * Strong communication and negotiation skills\n\n * Ability to build long-term client relationships\n\n * Commercially driven with a results-focused mindset\n\n * Experience within manufacturing, engineering, or CNC sectors is highly desirable

SF Partners are working with an established and highly regarded public sector organisation. They are seeking a Senior Finance Officer. Reporting to a Senior Finance Business Partner, you will provide high-quality financial support to academic areas, professional service departments, and projects, enabling senior leaders to make informed operational and strategic decisions. \n \nBased in Birmingham (hybrid working). \n \nKey Responsibilities: \n \n- Deliver effective financial and accounting support to a range of departments and project areas. \n- Partner with budget holders and senior leaders to provide guidance on financial planning, forecasting, and performance against budget. \n- Prepare and present high-quality management information and financial reports within agreed timescales. \n- Oversee audit activity and ensure robust financial controls, accuracy, and compliance with relevant regulations and policies. \n- Contribute to payroll-related processes, statutory reporting, and the financial management of projects. \n- Review existing processes and implement improvements to drive efficiency, consistency, and transparency. \n- Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support funding, reporting, and compliance requirements. \n \nPlease get in touch if this sounds of interest

Headteacher - Birmingham\n \n Salary: £55,000 - £75,000 + Bonus Scheme | Full Time (40 hours/week)\n Outstanding Ofsted Rating\n\n Purpose of the Role\n \n The Headteacher is the lead professional and role model for the school community, responsible for providing visionary and operational leadership that ensures high quality education, safeguarding, and wellbeing for pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours.\n \n About Our Client\n \n Our client provides tailored support for pupils with Autism, ADHD and other learning difficulties and disabilities, focusing on fostering their academic, social and emotional development.\n Areas of focus include sensory integration strategies, social skills training and executive functioning support to help pupils manage time, focus and self-regulation.\n \n Key Responsibilities\n \nDevelop strong partnerships with parents, carers, the local community, and external agencies to enhance pupil outcomes and wellbeing. \nLead the development, implementation, and monitoring of the school improvement plan, setting clear priorities and measurable targets. \nManage resources effectively, including staffing, finance, and facilities, ensuring alignment with educational priorities and compliance with statutory requirements. \nTake responsibility for the financial performance, including budget planning, monitoring expenditure, and ensuring value for money in resource allocation. \nEnsure the organisation meets statutory SEND requirements and provides tailored, high-quality support for pupils with additional needs. \nEstablish and sustain high-quality, expert teaching across all subjects and phases, based on evidence-informed practice and understanding of how pupils learn, including those with complex needs. \nCreate a culture where pupils experience a positive, enriching, and safe environment, promoting respect, inclusion, and high aspirations. Requirements\n \nPassionate and committed to supporting students with SEND \nProven leadership experience in a special school or complex educational setting \nQualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) \nDeep understanding of the Ofsted independent school inspection framework, statutory duties, and safeguarding \nAbility to inspire, motivate, and lead a diverse team to achieve high standards, modelling the Staff Code of Conduct \nExcellent interpersonal and communication skills with staff, pupils, parents, governors, and partners \nCommitment to the Nolan Principles and highest standards of professional conduct as outlined in the Staff Code of Conduct \nAbility to develop and implement a clear vision and strategic plan for school improvement \nStrong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people Benefits of Joining Our Client\n \nNEST enhanced pension scheme \nStaff Referral Scheme - Refer a friend and split a £500 referral bonus \nEnhanced maternity and paternity pay \nAccess to a blue light discount card \nFully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues \nEnhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications \nEmployee benefits scheme including wellbeing app and discounts \nLife assurance \nSchool tours welcomed as part of interview process Commitment to Equality and Armed Forces Covenant\n \n Our client is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds, including veterans and military families, through the Armed Forces Covenant. Eligible service personnel and veterans are guaranteed an interview when military experience is detailed in the CV. Veteran-friendly policies, peer support, and military awareness training are provided.\n \n The Headteacher is accountable to the Proprietor Body and Regional Education Director/Regional Executive Headteacher for overall leadership, management, and success of the organisation, including adherence to the Staff Code of Conduct and safeguarding requirements. Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and reference verification

SF Search Partners are working with a private equity backed SAAS and technology organisation to source a rounded and communicative Chief Financial Officer.\n\nThe organisation in question is on a very strong growth trajectory and needs a CFO that on the one hand can make sure the finance team and associated infrastructure are fit for purpose, but also work with the CEO to set and drive the strategic direction of the business.\n\nThe business has international revenue streams both across Europe and the US.\n\nAs well as private equity funding, the business also has a slug of external debt - ideally you will not only have experience of managing PE stakeholders but also the providers of debt solutions, instilling confidence into the providers of these funding mechanisms.\n\nOutside of the debt and funding piece, you will stand shoulder to shoulder with the CEO of the organisation to shape and drive strategy such that the business and its underlying infrastructure grows in a consistent and controlled way.\n\nAt the right time you will also lead an exit on behalf of the CEO and current PE backers - that said, the Founders of the business are looking for someone to stay with them after this transaction if relevant - i.e. if this goes to a secondary PE deal you will roll some equity and stay around.\n\nIn addition to having been a No 1 or No 2 FD / CFO in a standalone PE backed technology business, we'd ideally like to speak to CFOs that have experience of leading exit transactions within standalone companies.\n\nCandidates with experience of SAAS and technology sectors (and associated recurring revenue streams) would be of particular interest. We also need candidates with experience of managing international revenue streams - some knowledge of US trading / taxes would be of particular interest.\n\nThis role will be largely remote / home based and so we need PE savvy candidates that are can manage this approach happily either because they find this appealing or currently working remotely.\n\nThe package will consist of a generous salary - there will also be an equity allocation which will equate to a mid six / seven figure outcome at the end of the first investment cycle

FP&A Analyst urgently required on a temporary basis for our client based in Birmingham. \n \nThis is a fantastic business with a prestigious customer base that is continuing on a path of sustained growth. \n \nReporting into the Finance Director, you will play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making across the organisation. You will be responsible for budgeting and forecasting cycles, building and enhancing financial models, delivering insightful variance analysis, producing detailed KPI reporting, and partnering with operational stakeholders to drive performance. \n \nYou will have strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and present clear, meaningful insights that add real value to the business. A proactive approach and the confidence to challenge and influence at senior level will be essential. \n \nThe company offer flexible working hours and the role is a hybrid working role. \n \nThis is an exciting opportunity for the right individual. If this sounds like the role for you, please apply immediately and I will contact you

FP&A, Commercial Accountant, CIMA, ACA, ACCA Your new company Hays are delighted to be supporting a growing SME based on the outskirts of Birmingham who are looking to recruit a newly created Head of FP&A to support their growth plans. Your new role The Head of FP&A as a financial business partner is responsible for delivering accurate financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and reporting to support strategic and operational decision-making across the business. This role is critical in providing insight into business performance, managing reporting, budgeting and forecasting processes, and driving improvements within the finance function and across the business. The Head of FP&A works closely with the CFO, the Director of Finance, the Executive Team and Senior Leadership Team to provide actionable financial analysis and advice across all areas of the business to support the achievement of revenue cost, profitability and investment goals. What you'll need to succeed We are looking for a fully qualified Accountant with a proven track record within FP&A and commercial Accounting who would like to join a growing business and create their own role. This role requires excellent communication and business partnering skills coupled with strong knowledge of ERP systems. What you'll get in return A chance to create something new, join a growing company and develop. A salary between £65000-75000 and some potential hybrid working What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4763663

Senior Credit Risk Analyst\nLocation: Birmingham (hybrid working)\nSalary: £40,000 - £50,000 (depending on experience)\n\nAbout the Role\nViqu Energy are working with a growing UK energy business who are seeking a Senior Credit Risk Analyst to support the delivery of their Credit Risk strategy. You'll provide expert analysis on prospective and existing customers, helping balance business growth with effective risk management.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\n * Assess credit risk for new and existing customers using CRA data and financial analysis\n\n * Support Sales with timely credit decisions within DOA frameworks\n\n * Monitor customer risk profiles, alerts, and watchlists\n\n * Contribute to and enhance credit risk strategy and policy\n\n * Manage credit insurance processes and third-party relationships\n\n * Work closely with Finance and Collections to mitigate bad debt risk\n\n * Produce and present credit risk insights and reporting\n\n * Engage with customers and stakeholders to support informed risk decisions\n\nAbout You:\n\n * 3+ years' experience in Credit Risk or similar analytical role\n\n * Understanding of the UK Energy sector would be advantageous\n\n * Strong financial analysis skills and experience with CRA data\n\n * Experience working with B2B customers and TPIs\n\n * Confident using Excel, Power BI, and data tools\n\n * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills\n\n * Proactive, detail-oriented, and commercially aware\n\nWhy Join?\nPlay a key role in a growing energy business\nInfluence strategic risk decisions\nCollaborative and forward-thinking environment\n\nSound good to you?\n\nGet in touch with VIQU Energy for a private discussion about this role. You can also contact Lily Moore directly through our website.\n\nReferral Bonus: Have someone in mind for this position? We offer rewards of up to £1,000 for successful introductions (T&Cs apply).\n\nTo stay up to date with the latest industry opportunities, follow @VIQU Energy online

As Head of Partnerships & Income Development you will own the development and delivery of the SMF’s income generation strategy so that we can raise the funds and build the partnerships we need to meet our ambitions. Location: Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, London, Manchester or Newcastle. We operate a hybrid model of work i.e. a combination of in-person and remote, with flexible days in the office depending on business need and your preferences. We would typically expect in-office attendance an average of one day per week. Contract: Full-time, Permanent Hours: We are looking for the right candidate and while we envisage this being a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) we are open to flexible working arrangements such as part-time, compressed hours, flexitime and job-shares. Occasional/frequent evening or weekend work may be required, for which time off in lieu (TOIL) will be given. Key Responsibilities: 1. Fundraising strategy and leadership • Set and implement a robust income generation strategy to enable the SMF to achieve its strategic ambitions, setting targets, monitoring and reporting on income performance and supporting accurate forecasts and projections, • Lead a culture of excellent fundraising and relationship management across the SMF and ensure the right resources, systems and skills are in place to support all staff that hold funding relationships, • Represent the SMF externally with funders, partners and other stakeholders, seeking opportunities to increase our network and build our influence and reputation as an effective charity partner, • Work with the Head of Finance and Operations to ensure strong processes to support income generation including income forecasts, budgets and partnership reports and records 2. Corporate Partnerships • Oversee the SMF’s portfolio of corporate partnerships including strategic partnerships and partnerships focused on enabling and enhancing our student programmes, • Manage individual high value corporate partnerships and ensure excellent stewardship of all our corporate partnerships, • Oversee the development of compelling cases for support and a robust new business pipeline for corporate partnerships, • Oversee our corporate volunteering offer including employee volunteering with our student programmes and skilled volunteering/pro bono support 3. Business development • Oversee the delivery and development of the Social Mobility Employer Index, • Oversee the design and development of other products and services for employers through which the SMF can earn income and influence workplace social mobility 4. Trusts and foundations • Oversee the SMF’s relationships with trusts and foundations, building a strong long-term funding pipeline, • Build and manage relationships with key trusts and foundations 5. Philanthropy and individual giving • Oversee the development of our supporter community and opportunities for individual giving and fundraising through challenge events, • Identify opportunities to build philanthropic relationships with individual donors and supporters 6. Leadership and management • Manage, motivate and develop the team, setting team and individual goals and evaluating performance, coaching and motivating staff and supporting professional development and staff wellbeing, • Lead across the organisation, fostering a collaborative and high performance culture and modelling the SMF’s leadership behaviours Person Specification: We need someone who will demonstrate our organisational skills-based competencies - as listed below: • Leadership, • Communication, • Adaptability, • Professionalism, • Experience in managing a significant funding portfolio, stewarding and developing partnerships and ensuring effective account management, • Experience in securing funding, including scoping opportunities and prospects, setting targets and building a pipeline, and shaping proposals, • Confident in representing the SMF externally and engaging with senior stakeholders, • Able to motivate, develop and inspire a team and ensure that high standards of performance and behaviours are maintained, • Ability to develop and manage budgets and forecasts, team and individual income targets and monitor income performance Ways of working: • Most of our work is office based, but you will spend a lot of time collaborating with other teams and clients via email, telephone and other communications channels such as Teams or Zoom., • Some travel will be required as part of this role to other offices and locations, as needed for events, work placements and meetings. Benefits • 36/37 days' annual leave (England & Wales and Scotland respectively - includes bank and public holidays), with 3 of these days reserved for the annual end of year office closure., • Cycle to Work scheme., • 5% Salary sacrifice pension scheme with enhanced matching employer contributions, • Employee Assistance Programme available to staff and their family, • Flexible work options such as hybrid working, flexitime, part-time, • Regular staff team building and business planning “away days” How to Apply If you are interested in applying for this role, please head over to our website by 23:59, Tuesday 28th April 2026 and provide the following information: 2. A cover letter detailing your skills and experience, with reference to the key responsibilities and person specification for the role (750 words max.), 3. Give an example of an important funding relationship you have secured or grown, and explain how you identified the opportunity, what you did, and what were the outcomes and benefits (800 words max.)

Assistant Director - Guarantees & Product Development\n\n Business area: Homes England - National Housing Bank\n\n Salary: \n\n £85,862 - £114,417 \n\n Pension: Competitive employer contributions through the Homes and Communities Agency Pension Scheme\n\n Contract type: \n\n Permanent \n\n Working pattern: \n\n Full‑time (35 hours) \n\n Locations: \n\n Hybrid - Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Newcastle or Northstowe \n\n Closing date: 11:59pm, Thursday 2 April 2026\n\n Apply now\n\n Reference number: 4064 \n\n Job grade: Senior Civil Service - Equivalent \n\n Type of role: Product Development / Housing Investment / Strategy \n\n Number of jobs available: 1\n\n About the job\n\n Job summary\n\n This is an exciting opportunity to join Homes England, the government's housing and regeneration agency, at a pivotal moment for the sector. With housing at the heart of the national agenda, the creation of the National Housing Bank (NHB) marks one of the most significant interventions in housing investment in a generation.\n\n Backed by £16bn in new financial capacity, including £5.5bn for the new Guarantees Programme, the NHB will unlock investment at scale, attract new institutional partners, and accelerate the delivery of high‑quality homes across the country.\n\n As Assistant Director - Product Development, you will play a central role in shaping the next generation of financial products that support housing delivery, regeneration and long‑term place‑making. You will help design innovative, scalable solutions that address market failures, unlock capital, and enable partners to deliver the homes and infrastructure communities need.\n\n This is a rare opportunity to influence a new national organisation from the ground up and to make a meaningful impact on the future of housing investment in England.\n\n Job description\n\n You will join the newly established Guarantees Team, a growing and strategically important part of the Agency's investment offer. Your work will focus on the origination and development of new financial products, ensuring they are impactful, market‑informed and aligned with the NHB's mission.\n\n You will:\n\n * Lead the design and development of innovative, scalable financial products that attract institutional capital and support housing delivery.\n * Engage extensively with the market to understand barriers to investment and identify opportunities for intervention.\n * Work collaboratively across Homes England to ensure products align with strategic objectives, governance requirements and risk frameworks.\n * Empower internal stakeholders to contribute to product development, ensuring a shared understanding of purpose, impact and delivery.\n * Shape the NHB's approach to product innovation, helping to build a new national capability from inception.\n * Provide clear leadership, direction and judgement, ensuring your team's work aligns with organisational goals and delivers measurable impact.\n\n A two‑stage interview process will apply. Candidates invited to second stage will complete an Occupational Personality Questionnaire (OPQ).\n\n Person specification\n\n A bit about you\n\n We are looking for creative, commercially minded professionals with a strong understanding of the residential property market and the dynamics of housing investment. You will bring:\n\n * A track record of developing financial products or investment solutions within housing, real estate, infrastructure or related markets.\n * The ability to listen to the market, interpret complex challenges and design interventions that drive meaningful change.\n * Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and build trusted relationships across sectors.\n * Leadership qualities that inspire confidence, support professional development and foster an inclusive, collaborative culture.\n * The patience, resilience and strategic thinking required to deliver innovation in a complex policy and investment environment.\n\n As a leader, you will:\n\n * Provide clear direction and ensure alignment with organisational priorities.\n * Demonstrate integrity, sound judgement and a commitment to public value.\n * Build a positive, inclusive culture where people can do their best work.\n * Encourage collaboration and support the growth of a high‑performing team.\n\n About the National Housing Bank\n\n The National Housing Bank (NHB) is a new financial organisation within Homes England, created to unlock investment at scale and accelerate the delivery of homes, regeneration and long‑term place‑making.\n\n With £16bn in new financial capacity, the NHB will:\n\n * Connect capital with capability\n * Enable innovation and sustainable growth\n * Support partners to unlock complex sites and deliver at pace\n * Provide government‑backed finance where the market cannot act alone\n\n Purpose‑driven and built for impact, the NHB offers a unique opportunity to shape a new national institution from its earliest stages.\n\n Who we are\n\n Homes England - The Housing and Regeneration Agency\n\n We believe that affordable, high‑quality homes in well‑designed places are essential to improving people's lives. We work with partners across the public and private sectors to:\n\n * Deliver more homes and regenerate places\n * Champion sustainable, well‑designed communities\n * Support a diverse and innovative housing sector\n * Unlock investment and accelerate delivery\n\n Together, we are building the homes and places people can be proud of for generations.\n\n What we offer\n\n * Competitive salary\n * 33 days annual leave\n * 50/50 hybrid working\n * Membership of the Homes and Communities Agency Pension Scheme (defined benefit)\n * Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support\n * Healthcare plans and financial wellbeing tools\n * Discounts with major retailers\n * Payment of professional membership fees\n * A diverse and inclusive workplace with active staff networks\n\n We encourage early applications as vacancies may close ahead of schedule.\n\n Contact point for applicants\n\n Job contact :\n\n * Name : Ciara Lynn\n * Email : \n\n Recruitment team\n\n * Email : \n\n You must have the Right to Work in the UK. Homes England does not offer visa sponsorship.\n\n Artificial Intelligence\n\n AI tools may support your application, but all examples must be truthful, accurate and based on your own experience. Plagiarism or fabricated content may result in withdrawal of your application

Assistant Director - Fund Management\n\n Homes England - National Housing Bank (NHB)\n £85,862 - £114,417 | Permanent | Hybrid (50/50)\n Location: Hybrid (Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Northstowe)\n\n Homes England is launching the National Housing Bank, a new government-backed investment platform to accelerate housing delivery across England.\n\n The National Housing Bank is a new government-backed financial institution within Homes England. With £16bn in capital, it will unlock private investment, support regeneration and accelerate housing delivery across the UK. Joining now offers a rare opportunity to shape a major new national investment platform from the ground up.\n\n As Assistant Director - Fund Management, you will play a central leadership role in how the Bank governs, allocates and optimises its capital, ensuring billions of pounds are deployed strategically, efficiently and with maximum impact.\n\n The opportunity\n\n Responsibilities include:\n\n * Lead the design and implementation of NHB's capital governance, allocation methodology and portfolio optimisation.\n * Oversee Virtual Economic Capital usage, limits, monitoring and reporting to Executive and Board.\n * Drive portfolio‑wide analysis, including stress testing, scenario modelling and forward‑looking capital planning.\n * Produce high‑quality, decision‑focused reporting that informs strategy, risk appetite and capital deployment.\n * Build scalable fund‑management operating frameworks, controls and processes.\n * Provide senior leadership to the growing team, including future line management of the Head of Fund Management.\n * Collaborate closely with Loans, Equity, Guarantees, Finance, Risk (incl. Quant Modelling), Operations and Regional teams.\n * Represent Fund Management in cross‑NHB governance forums and champion continuous improvement.\n\n This is a rare chance to build a critical function from scratch within a national institution.\n\n Candidate profile\n\n You bring:\n\n * Significant senior experience in fund management, banking, investment or treasury functions.\n * Strong understanding of capital frameworks (Basel III/CRR), stress testing and capital forecasting.\n * Advanced financial modelling and portfolio reporting capability.\n * Proven ability to design, implement and optimise investment‑management processes and controls.\n * Strong leadership and experience developing senior specialists and high-performing teams.\n * Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills, including engagement at Executive and Board level.\n * A strategic mindset with the ability to build structure and clarity in a fast‑moving, ambiguous environment.\n\n Desirable backgrounds include: regulated investment environments, portfolio risk, capital management, structured finance, or public‑sector financial institutions.\n\n Why join?\n\n * Shape a national institution at a defining moment in its creation and growth.\n * High-impact work - directly influence how billions in government capital are deployed.\n * Competitive salary & benefits - including 33 days' annual leave, hybrid working and wellbeing support.\n * Career growth - lead a critical function in a collaborative, mission-driven organisation.\n\n This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of housing investment and deliver long-term impact for communities across England.\n\n Contact point for applicants \n\n Name : Ciara Lynn \n\n Email : \n\n Recruitment team \n\n Email : \n\n Closing date: 15th April 2026\n\n Right to Work in the UK is required

Change Lead – Finance/Technology – Birmingham/Flexible £60 – £65k per annum plus excellent benefits & bonus – 2 days a week expected on-site near Birmingham, the rest from home. We are currently recruiting for an experienced and strategic Change Lead to drive enterprise-wide transformation within a large, complex organisation undergoing significant technological and operational change. This is a pivotal role responsible for delivering change across multiple high-impact programmes, ensuring successful adoption of new systems and processes. Acting as the subject matter expert for change, you will embed best-in-class methodologies and build strong stakeholder engagement through a period of meaningful transformation. Experience managing change in complex and corporate environments, preferably within finance and Technology teams, would be ideal for this role. We are also looking for candidates for change management certifications such as Prosci or ADKAR. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and own the end-to-end change management approach across large-scale transformation programmes., • Develop and embed enterprise-wide change frameworks and methodologies (e.g. Prosci, ADKAR)., • Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, driving alignment and buy-in to the change agenda., • Deliver change readiness assessments and implement structured action plans across stakeholder groups., • Champion the adoption of new technologies, processes, and ways of working with minimal business disruption., • Build and lead a network of change and engagement champions to support transformation delivery., • Establish strong governance, ensuring effective risk management and mitigation strategies., • Provide regular updates on progress, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership., • Foster a high-performance, collaborative culture within delivery teams., • Embed organisational values and cultural priorities into all change initiatives., • Drive employee engagement and ensure readiness for both cultural and operational transformation. Key Skills required: • Proven experience leading enterprise-wide change initiatives in complex, fast-paced environments., • Strong expertise in change management frameworks and methodologies (e.g. Prosci, ADKAR, Agile)., • Demonstrated ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across all levels., • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively., • Strategic mindset with the ability to align change initiatives to broader business goals., • Strong organisational and programme management capabilities, managing multiple priorities effectively., • High emotional intelligence with a focus on driving positive cultural change., • Solid understanding of risk management and governance within transformation programmes., • Resilient, adaptable, and results-driven, with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation. Salary: Salary on offer for this role is up to £65k/ annum, including excellent benefits and hybrid working opportunities.