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At Forvis Mazars, we're always looking ahead, for our people, our clients and the wider world. Together, we grow, belong and impact. You'll be supported to learn, explore and develop from day one. We celebrate individuality, encourage bold thinking and believe success comes from working together. With us, you'll belong to your local team, gain global experience, and make a meaningful impact now and in the future. About The Team: Our Audit team here at Forvis Mazars specialises in delivering high quality services to our clients. Our specialist Public Sector team provides distinctive audit and advisory services across Local authorities and councils across the UK, Central government bodies and their subsidiaries & NHS trusts, integrated care boards, and health organisations. As an Audit Manager (MAN), you will lead complex engagements, support the senior leadership team including Partners, and contribute to the strategic development of the audit practice. You'll manage high-value client relationships and play an active role in coaching and developing the wider team. About the role • As a Manager, you will lead multiple audit engagements from planning through to finalisation of reports in line with agreed timescales., • You will work closely with clients and be committed to providing an exceptional service., • You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of stakeholder relationships at audited entities and will be expected to work with senior level staff whilst overseeing and developing, • ACA / CA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualification., • Prior experience of working at an experienced Audit Assistant Manager or Manager level., • Relevant Public Sector audit experience., • Technical knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS, FRS 102 and Companies Act., • Holds experience of leading external audits managing a portfolio of clients and leading audit teams. Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network delivering quality across audit, tax, advisory and consulting. We're united by a shared purpose and a strong sense of belonging, with a culture rooted in inclusion, responsibility, and collaboration. With us, you'll be empowered to shape your career, contribute your ideas, and make a difference from day one. We embrace individuality and encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work. Whether you're looking to stretch your potential, build meaningful relationships or be part of a diverse, forward-thinking team, this is a place where you can thrive. Salaries & Benefits: At Forvis Mazars, we pride ourselves on being a fair and competitive employer, we offer a competitive salary which are based on experience and benchmarking. We have an annual performance-based bonus, and regular salary reviews to ensure you are rewarded for your efforts. You'll enjoy hybrid working options, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance, along with clear career progression opportunities that will support your growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellbeing support because we believe in taking care of our people. Does this sound like the kind of place where you can thrive? Location:

Join Us as our US Curriculum Lead in Learning and Development! Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy – and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We’ll broaden your horizons Learning and Development (L&D) is a key enabler of our strategy as an Audit Stream and critical to our success. It supports our ability to attract, develop and retain talented people who take pride in their work and successfully deliver for our business. Effective L&D underpins quality and productivity by supporting our people to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work, helping them reach their personal and professional potential. Are you ready to broaden your horizons and make a real impact on the future of learning? We’re looking for an Experienced Manager to join our Audit Stream L&D team to lead on the development of our US Curriculum. This is your chance to shape the future of learning in this important area for the business. About the Role As our US Curriculum Lead, you'll manage the entire learning process for our US offering. You'll be pivotal in transitioning the curriculum into Audit Stream L&D (it currently sits in the business). You’ll work close with our US practitioners, ensuring our learning meets the needs of the business, remains high-quality and is commercially viable. You’ll be responsible for overseeing our QC 1000 response and liaise directly with global and US colleagues, influencing learning strategy for the future. You’ll report directly to the Audit Stream L&D Leadership Team. Key responsibilities: • Support the transition plan for the US curriculum, addressing compliance and delivery risks and managing the change process., • Develop and deliver high quality, impactful and innovative content that meets learner needs and delivers business outcomes., • Build strategic relationships with SMEs, Global L&D, and the US firm., • Support the evaluation of learning impact and effectiveness (lead by our Monitoring, Reporting & Compliance team), • Bring fresh ideas to support effective learning solutions., • Support the QC 1000 process, optimising our systems, processes and controls in relation to the US curriculum., • What We're Looking For, • Experienced Manager with an audit background and recent US experience, • Experience of authoring learning content and/or facilitation would be an advantage but is not essential, • Strong relationship and collaboration skills, • Ability to work independently or as part of a team, • Experience with change programmes is beneficial, • Interest in developing self and others through high-quality learning, • Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills, • Strong data-analytics and problem-solving skills, • Understanding of business strategy and a focus on delivering effectively This role offers the flexibility to be based anywhere in the UK, with some travel required. If you're a talented, high-performing individual ready to lead change and support our L&D strategy, we want to hear from you. Apply now and help us redefine service quality in our US sector. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. At BDO, we have some of the best people in the market and we’re looking to grow our Audit Learning and Development Community! Why choose Audit Learning and Development at BDO? Are you ready to embark on a career journey where every day brings new opportunities to make a real impact? We are on the lookout for passionate individuals to join our growing team and help redefine the future of Learning and Development within the Audit Stream at BDO. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to engage in exciting projects that challenge conventional thinking and push the boundaries of Learning & Development. You will be at the forefront of innovation, driving critical strategic initiatives that empower our people to excel. Learning and Development at BDO is more than just a function, it's a key component of our people strategy. We work hand-in-hand with the Audit Stream to pinpoint and address learning needs, deploying innovative solutions with the latest tools and technology ensuring timely personal and professional growth, all whilst maintaining commercial viability and adhering to regulatory standards. Our goal is to cultivate a learning culture that equips our people with the knowledge and skills they need to achieve their personal and professional aspirations alongside delivering excellence for our clients. Our team spans across all BDO offices, with a significant presence in our vibrant London office. Regular travel to London and other locations will be required. Let's Connect! If you’re an Audit Learning and Development Specialist, whether you're actively seeking a new role or just exploring possibilities, we're always eager to meet exceptional individuals and we'd love to start a conversation with you. Even if there's no current role that perfectly matches your interests, we welcome the chance to chat. Apply here to begin the conversation today. Want to learn more about life at BDO? Still making your mind up about your next employer? Find out why you should work at BDO here: ___ Want to know what to expect when you walk through the door? Read our offerings here: ___ Want to work in a particular location? We stretch right across the UK: ___ We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Technical Sales Executive\n£50,000 per annum\nWe at JKR are excited to be recruiting a Technical Sales Executive for one of our key clients. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing company!\nTechnical Sales Executive Roles and Responsibilities:\nNew Business Development (Primary Focus):\nProactively identify, target, and secure new customer accounts across emerging sectors and applications to drive sustainable and profitable business growth\nManage the full new business sales cycle, from market research and prospect identification through initial engagement, proposal development, and contract award\nGenerate new business opportunities through a combination of outbound prospecting, inbound lead management, trade exhibitions, networking activities, and targeted market analysis\nDevelop and maintain a strong pipeline of new business opportunities, ensuring leads are effectively qualified, prioritised, and progressed through the sales funnel\nPrepare and deliver commercial proposals, quotations, and pricing strategies for prospective clients in alignment with company pricing policies and profitability targets\nLead commercial negotiations with prospective customers, including the agreement of pricing structures, contract terms, and conditions\nCollaborate closely with Technical, Production, and Customer Service teams to ensure proposed solutions are both technically feasible and commercially viable\nIdentify unmet market needs and emerging opportunities, recommending new products, applications, or market approaches aligned with the organisation’s manufacturing capabilities\nRepresent the company professionally at customer meetings, industry events, and exhibitions in a technical sales capacity\nSupport sales and marketing initiatives to drive lead generation and market expansion, including contributing to website content and promotional activities\nMaintain accurate records of prospect interactions, opportunity status, and pipeline value within company systems\nSelective Existing Account Development:\nDevelop existing customer accounts\nIdentify and pursue expansion opportunities within existing customers that align with the company’s strategic growth objectives\nLead the commercial activity for such opportunities, including pricing, proposals and negotiation\nWork with internal teams to ensure expanded business is successfully introduced and stabilised\nOngoing routine account management, retention activity and incremental volume growth remain outside the primary scope of the role unless specifically agreed\nTechnical Sales Executive Required Skills and Experience:\nDemonstrated success in new business and business development sales, with a proven track record of securing new customer accounts\nKnowledge of specialty papers or films / silicone coatings / industrial tapes / labels an advantage\nExperience managing the full sales cycle, from prospecting and qualification to negotiation and contract closure\nStrong commercial acumen, including expertise in pricing, quoting, margin management, and contract negotiation\nBackground in technical, manufacturing or industrial sales\nAbility to clearly communicate technical products and applications in a commercially focused, customer-centric manner\nProven ability to build, manage, and advance a structured sales pipeline effectively Proficient in CRM and sales management systems for tracking opportunities, pipeline, and customer data\nSelf-motivated and able to work independently, prioritize tasks, and drive results in a hunter-style sales role\nExperience collaborating cross-functionally with technical, production, or operational teams to convert opportunities into confirmed orders\nTechnical Sales Executive Personal Characteristics:\nSelf-motivated – owns targets, pipeline, and performance\nResilient – thrives through rejection, long sales cycles, and complex negotiations\nAdaptable – balances new business hunting with selective account growth\nHunter mindset – driven to win new business and create opportunities\nCommercially confident – skilled in discussing pricing, value, and terms with senior decision-makers\nResults-focused – prioritizes outcomes and revenue over activity alone\nComfortable with ambiguity – builds opportunities independently from scratch\nStrategic – identifies new markets, applications, and growth opportunities\nTechnically curious – understands products, applications, and customer processes\nStrong communicator – clear and credible in-person and remotely\nCollaborative yet independent – works with teams while managing own workload\nOrganized – manages structured pipeline and prioritizes high-value opportunities\nTechnical Sales Executive Benefits:\nPrivate medical insurance\nDeath in Service 4x salary\nCompany car or car allowance\nPhone and laptop\nPension and employee benefits package\nTechnical and operational support to help convert opportunities\nOpportunity to play a key role in growth-focused commercial strategy\nJackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 28 years. We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidates' requirements to ensure that we place you in your ideal role. We have recently heavily invested in new Recruitment Software that provides an online portal. Simply visit jackiekerrrecruitment. com to enter your details and you will receive job alerts, hot off the press. The portal enables you to update your information and CV at any time, so we always have your latest employment details on record. So please visit our website and let us help you to find your dream job! Please note: At Jackie Kerr Recruitment we receive a huge number of applications for each job that is posted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your original application, please go to our website jackiekerrrecruitment. com to apply for other jobs that may be suitable to you

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.

Leading UK B2C Logistics & Supply Chain organisation require a Business Intelligence Analyst to join their expanding Operations Forecasting & Planning team. You will have responsibility for sourcing, analysing and modelling the Data to create advanced forecasting capabilities across operational demand workloads and national customer support operations. Client Details Leading UK B2C Logistics & Supply Chain organisation Description Key Responsibilities: • Forecast modelling on a weekly, daily and hourly level around customer demand planning, which drives the resourcing requirement to meet customer needs., • Utilise multiple statistical forecasting methods and apply this to analyse and extract meaningful properties from large and complex data sets using SQL, to enable complex planning assumptions and improve forecast quality., • Production of accurate and effective weekly demand forecasts (rolling 0 - 26 weeks) across lines of business ensuring awareness and management of Seasonality factors, Volume driver analysis and Special event forecasting, • Provide insight and intelligence to enable Operational leads and Resource Planning teams to make informed decisions on resourcing, and performance challenges and optimisation., • Producing and maintaining forecast analysis and tracking, and operational performance reporting to identify performance risks, and opportunities., • Support the Senior Planning and Forecasting Manager and Head of Planning & Trading with the production of the long term annual and quarterly forecasting and planning processes., • Forecasting daily demand requirements, and feeds into the capacity / resourcing models, to achieve KPIs and SLAs as efficiently as possible, • Share best practice across colleagues in the Forecasting & Planning team, and ops stakeholders. Key Skills & Attributes: • Advanced analytical skills using Excel, SQL and Power BI (DAX / Power Query), • Forecasting and Planning experience in large scale operations - Field and/ or Contact Centres, • Experience in building, developing and maintenance Excel forecasting models, • Ability to use Excel at an advanced level, to design and manage complex forecasting models in a manner that ensure easy audit and transparency, • Awareness and ability to create, develop models and solutions to support problem solving activities and scenario modelling, • Strong modelling skills and ability to develop and build from concept through to strategic solution, Demand Planning models and processes Opportunity to join a leading UK organisation Opportunity to join a large and collaborative data team

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.

You don’t just manage support - you roll up your sleeves, dive into complex issues, and craft experiences that turn frustrated customers into loyal advocates. If solving technical problems and leading teams energizes you, this role was made for someone at the top of their game. ERP/Technical Customer Support Manager£60,000 - £65,000 base + up to 10% performance bonus + other benefits | Hybrid | UK/National Stack: Join a fast-growing software business that powers the operational backbone of hundreds of UK companies—from SMEs to multi-channel retailers. ERP systems, integrations, inventory, orders, and accounting—when everything runs smoothly, customers scale confidently. When it doesn’t, they need someone who takes full ownership: someone who can lead the team and get hands-on with high-priority support tickets and P1 escalations. That someone? Could be you. Payoff: As ERP/Technical Customer Support Manager, you’ll wear two hats: • Leader: Coach and grow your team, influence product decisions, and ensure customers don’t just use the software—they thrive with it. • Hands-on Expert: Step in on complex technical issues, tackle priority escalations, and solve problems directly alongside your team. Required Experience & Technical Skills: • 5+ years’ management experience in customer support or technical teams. • ERP experience supporting multi-channel, operational software. • Strong SQL skills and ability to interrogate and analyse databases. • Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across ERP systems, integrations, and business data. Success looks like: • High CSAT and NPS scores that make you proud. • Fast resolution of complex and critical issues. • A confident, high-performing team that genuinely delivers. • Customers actively recommending the product because of the experience you create. Why this role stands out: • Competitive top-tier package for an ERP/Technical Customer Support leader • Hybrid working with flexible home working after probation. During probation, some attendance at our Nottingham office is required. • 25 days holiday + bank holidays, plus company pension with enhanced contributions. • Training & development budget to level up your leadership and technical skills. • Reports directly to the Managing Director, with strategic influence on customer experience. • The chance to shape how customer success works in an ambitious, growing software business. Invite: If you’re a customer-first leader who thrives on complexity, ownership, and building teams while staying hands-on with technical challenges like SQL and database analysis, we want to meet you. Apply today and help turn powerful software into long-term success for every customer. Application notice... We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.

Michael Page have exclusively partnered with The Government Property Agency (GPA) to support on their continued Data Transformation programmes. The newly created role of Data Platform & Data Integrations Lead is pivotal in this strategy. The GPA is the largest property holder in government, with more than £2.1 billion in property assets and over 55% of the government's office estate Client Details The GPA are transforming the way the Civil Service works by creating great places to work, leading the largest commercial office programme in the UK, working towards halving carbon emissions from government offices, and achieving greater value for taxpayers. The team are seeking innovative, solutions-focused people to work on leading transformational programmes such as the Government Hubs Programme, Whitehall Campus Programme and Net Zero Programme, as well as delivering modern, cost-effective real estate service solutions. Innovation and progress are at the heart of GPA behaviours, fostering a culture of lifelong learning, where curiosity and self-improvement are encouraged. The organisation is dedicated to becoming a leading, inclusive employer both in the external market and throughout the Civil Service. A strong emphasis on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is not just about driving inclusion across our organisation, it is also about ensuring the services meet the needs of government departments and the civil servants work environments. Description The GPA maintains and operates a data warehouse that stores data from its various systems and allows the data to be re-used and integrated with other systems to support business processes via it's data integration layer. The data also supports business and management information. The Data Platform & Data Integrations Lead will support the Head of Business Information & Data to ensure the data platforms function effectively, are developed and maintained and supported by the Data Architecture Lead. As a data driven organisation, the Data Platform & Data Integrations Lead is essential to assure that data is available for the various systems that create and consume data within GPA. This is especially important as many of the GPA systems require 'flavours' of the same data. Without a rigorous approach to allow data to be 'created once and re-used many times' we would be creating ambiguities in data provenance and inefficiencies in multiple point to point integrations. The role is based out of Birmingham, Bristol or Swindon and operates a Hybrid working model. The Data Platform & Data Integrations lead will ensure: • The integrity and security of the data in a central (cloud hosted) data warehouse environment, • Oversee the design and integration of new data feeds into and out of the data warehouse, • Maintain existing data feeds into and out of the data estate (data integration pipelines, data lake and data warehouse), • The reliability and operation of the data warehouse environment, • Ensuring that the GPA data warehouse operates in an efficient and reliable manner, • Coordinating system improvements and changes, such as a new system integration through an agile development process, • Managing the team of contractors delivering the underpinning architecture for the data warehouse, • Leading on the creation and review of artefacts that form part of the Data Warehouse TDA process (Triage Requests, Business Requirements, High Level Design, Low Level Design), • Working with the Digital team to ensure data flows to/from GPA systems, • Supporting the Chief Technical Architect and Head of Data on the delivery of the GPA data strategy, • The integrity and security of the data in a central (cloud hosted) data warehouse, • Oversee the design and integration of new data feeds into and out of the data warehouse, • Maintain existing data feeds into and out of the data warehouse Essential criteria: • Proven experience in managing data warehouses and data integration projects., • Extensive experience designing ETL/ELT data pipelines, • Strong understanding of cloud-based data architectures., • Experience with agile project management and system integration., • Excellent leadership and team management skills - including managing contractors and cross-functional teams., • Knowledge of data security, data governance, and data integrity practices., • Effective stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical audiences., • Ability to develop and review technical requirements and design documentation., • Awareness of government and public sector data policies and standards., • Graduate level qualification in computer science, system engineering or similar, • Experience working within the civil service or government-related organisations., • Experience of AWS technology stack, • Knowledge of specific systems used within GPA, such as CRM, Horizon, Salesforce Planon, and financial systems., • Familiarity with data governance frameworks and regulatory requirements relevant to government data., • Experience leading strategic data initiatives aimed at organisational transformation., • Training on system design practices such as TOGAF and RM-ODP, • Gold Standard: IT & Data Management - CITP/CsyP 28.9% Pension Scheme + Excellent Benefits

Job Title: Deputy Headteacher / Assistant Headteacher Or SENCOLocation: B27Salary: DOE (UPS or Leadership scale)Contract Type: Full-time, PermanentStart Date:TBC About the RoleWe are seeking an inspirational and highly skilled senior leader to join our team as Deputy Headteacher / Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Special Educational Needs Coordination (SENCO) at [School Name], a specialist secondary SEN school. This is a key strategic role within the school, combining senior leadership responsibilities with oversight of our SEN provision. You will play a central role in shaping our inclusive ethos, ensuring that all students—many with complex and diverse needs—receive a high-quality, personalised education that enables them to thrive. Working closely with the Headteacher and wider leadership team, you will lead on the development, implementation, and evaluation of SEN provision across the school, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements while driving outstanding practice. Key Responsibilities Senior Leadership • Contribute to the strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the school, • Drive school improvement priorities, with a focus on outcomes for students with SEN, • Lead and support staff to deliver high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment, • Promote a culture of high expectations, inclusion, and safeguarding, • Lead and manage the provision for students with Special Educational Needs across the school, • Ensure compliance with the SEND Code of Practice and statutory responsibilities, • Oversee EHCP processes, annual reviews, and provision mapping, • Work closely with external agencies, families, and multi-disciplinary teams, • Monitor student progress and ensure effective interventions are in place, • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), • Significant leadership experience, ideally within an SEN or inclusive setting, • Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and EHCP processes, • A proven track record of improving outcomes for students with additional needs, • Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

Staff Professional Development Officer (Interim) South Birmingham (multi-site) 3-month interim contract Immediate start Competitive & negotiable day rate Are you an experienced Learning & Development professional with a strong understanding of the FE sector? We’re recruiting an Interim Staff Professional Development Officer to support a large, multi-site college with a wide range of workforce development initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to shape high-quality staff development, influence strategic learning priorities, and play a key role in delivering impactful training and development across the organisation. The Role As the Staff Professional Development Officer, you will support the college’s strategic aims by designing, coordinating and delivering a comprehensive Learning & Development programme. Key areas include onboarding, management development, training needs analysis, coaching programmes, and continuous improvement of staff development processes. You will work closely with leaders, managers, and academic and professional services teams to ensure staff are skilled, supported, and aligned with organisational goals. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will: • Lead and deliver the annual Learning & Development programme, aligned to strategic college priorities., • Oversee and manage the mentoring scheme for newly appointed managers., • Conduct and coordinate Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and ensure learning solutions meet organisational need., • Lead, facilitate and deliver staff onboarding, including systems training for new starters., • Implement and manage a range of training methods such as coaching, mentoring and e-learning., • Create and develop e-learning packages and support digital learning approaches., • Ensure accuracy of L&D data, carrying out audits and compliance checks., • Manage the work of the Professional Development Coordinator and support wider Workforce Development activity., • Support programmes around management development, work shadowing and AI-related training. To be successful, you will bring: • Experience working within the FE sector with knowledge of curriculum and staff development needs., • Strong administrative and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail., • Excellent IT and data analysis skills, including Microsoft Office and management information systems., • Strong communication and report-writing abilities., • Ability to work flexibly, independently, and under pressure to tight deadlines., • A track record of achieving objectives and influencing others to drive improvement., • 3-month interim contract, • Immediate start, • Day rate negotiable and competitive If you are passionate about professional development, thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Job title: Senior / Principal Town Planner Location: Sutton Coldfield (Hybrid Working) Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established and highly respected planning consultancy in their search for a Senior or Principal Town Planner to join their Sutton Coldfield office. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced MRTPI-qualified planner to work on a diverse portfolio of major residential-led schemes for national and regional housebuilders, alongside a supportive and growing team. The Role The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering complex planning applications and advising clients on strategic planning matters. Responsibilities will include: • Preparing high-quality planning statements, Statements of Community Involvement and supporting documentation for a wide range of planning applications with minimal supervision., • Assisting with major planning applications (outline, full and reserved matters) for residential and mixed-use developments., • Attending planning committees to present and defend proposals and respond to committee questions., • Organising and managing public consultation events (online and in person) and engaging with stakeholders and the wider public., • Undertaking site appraisals and advising clients on development potential and planning strategy., • Developing innovative and commercially focused planning strategies to challenge established planning positions and unlock site potential., • Managing and supporting planning appeals, including written representations, hearings and Public Inquiries, with potential expert witness involvement., • Preparing representations to emerging Local Plans and participating in the Examination in Public process., • MRTPI qualified with a minimum of 5 years' experience in the private sector, with some experience in a local authority setting., • Strong knowledge of the development management process and plan-making system., • Proven ability to manage complex planning projects and work with minimal supervision., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Commercial awareness and the ability to think creatively to solve planning challenges., • Highly competitive salary (dependent on experience)., • Hybrid working (currently 3 days per week in the office)., • Dedicated car parking space., • NEST pension scheme., • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus a Christmas-New Year office shutdown., • Ongoing CPD and training support., • Quarterly staff social events., • A developing benefits package, expected to include private healthcare, enhanced pension and salary sacrifice options. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or

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.

Join Our Dynamic Team as our Learning Compliance Lead in Audit Stream L&D! Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy – and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We’ll broaden your horizons Learning and Development (L&D) is a key enabler of our strategy as an Audit Stream and critical to our success. It supports our ability to attract, develop and retain talented people who take pride in their work and successfully deliver for our business. Effective L&D underpins quality and productivity by supporting our people to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work, helping them reach their personal and professional potential. Are you ready to broaden your horizons and make a significant impact in the world of Learning and Development? Here is your chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of learning within the Audit Stream by joining our leadership team. We are seeking a talented and ambitious Senior Manager to oversee our compliance and regulatory reporting activities. Why Join Us? • Strategic Influence: Be a key player in driving our Audit Stream L&D Strategy, ensuring our curriculum meets quality standards and complies with regulatory requirements whilst also delivery the best people experience possible., • Innovative Environment: Work with cutting-edge tools and technology to develop effective and engaging learning for our people, which is tailored, relevant and timely, fostering a culture of continuous learning., • Leadership Role: Collaborate with senior stakeholders and support the Audit Stream L&D team to achieve strategic and operational goals., • Professional Growth: Support and coach the wider team, advocating for L&D activities and representing our organisation at external events. Key Responsibilities: • Support the Audit Stream L&D team to design, develop, and evaluate our curriculum to ensure compliance with reporting requirements., • Coordinate with stakeholders to understand and respond to compliance and regulatory needs., • Lead on our ISQM (UK) 1 response, providing insights into best practices to optimise systems, processes, and controls, making risks within our system of quality management and recommending enhancements as appropriate., • Act as a liaison for internal stakeholders and support engagement with regulators., • Oversee compliance monitoring and reporting, managing risks and enhancing learning effectiveness., • Lead on the delivery of Audit Stream L&D’s strategic priorities as part of the leadership team, managing and coaching the wider team in the execution of their roles as needed. What We’re Looking For: • Experienced Senior Manager with a background in Learning & Development or Adult Education., • Strong understanding of audit and regulatory environments., • Ability to build and maintain relationships at a senior level., • Proven managerial and leadership skills to inspire and engage teams. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Job Title: Associate Director / Director - Development Management (Town Planning)\n Location: Birmingham\n Salary: Up to £120,000 + Benefits\n\nOverview\n Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading planning consultancy in Birmingham with a strong and well-established market presence. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Associate Director / Director - Development Management to take on a leadership role within a dynamic and growing team.\n\nThis position offers the chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Birmingham, working on high-profile development projects while advancing your career in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.\n\nThe Role\n As an Associate Director / Director - Development Management, you will lead project delivery across a diverse portfolio of schemes, ensuring high-quality outcomes for clients. A key part of your role will involve managing and strengthening client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and driving repeat business.\n\nYou will lead and mentor teams, providing strategic direction on development management projects and contributing to the continued growth of the consultancy's presence in the Birmingham market. The role will also involve identifying new business opportunities and supporting the expansion of services across the region.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLead project delivery within development management across a range of sectors.\nManage and develop strong client relationships.\nProvide leadership and mentorship to planning teams.\nSupport business development and enhance market presence.\nDeliver high-quality planning advice and solutions within agreed timelines and budgets.About You\n The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Town Planning and be MRTPI qualified. You will bring significant experience in development management, particularly within the Birmingham market, and demonstrate a strong understanding of local planning policy and processes.\n\nYou will be a confident leader with excellent communication skills, capable of managing multiple projects and engaging effectively with clients and stakeholders. A proven track record in project delivery and team leadership is essential.\n\nWhy Apply?\n This is a fantastic opportunity to join a top-tier consultancy where you can genuinely influence the future of Birmingham's built environment. You will benefit from a highly collaborative culture that supports innovation, professional development, and career progression.\n\nSalary & Benefits\n\nCompetitive salary up to £120,000\nProfit share scheme\nComprehensive health benefits\nExcellent opportunities for career progression and professional developmentIf you are an ambitious planning professional ready to step into a senior leadership role, this opportunity offers the perfect platform to make a lasting impact.\n\nInterested?\n \n The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Legionella Consultant - UK (Hybrid / Office-Based Options Available)Salary: Competitive + benefits + structured career progression A globally recognised environmental risk management consultancy is seeking a Legionella Consultant to join its expanding UK team. Established by leading microbiologists and water safety specialists, the organisation has built a reputation as one of the world's foremost authorities in the control and management of Legionnaires' disease and water-borne pathogens. With a strong presence across the UK and internationally, the business continues to grow-offering an excellent opportunity for a Legionella Consultant looking to develop within a highly technical, consultancy-led environment. About the Role This position is firmly consultancy-focused, offering a strategic and advisory role rather than hands-on, site-intensive work. As a Legionella Consultant, you will provide independent, impartial advice to a prestigious client base, supporting the development and implementation of robust water safety and risk management strategies. You will work with a diverse portfolio of clients, including blue-chip organisations, defence, healthcare, and large-scale commercial operations, delivering high-level consultancy services that shape best practice across the industry. Key Responsibilities • Delivering Legionella Risk Assessments and technical reviews, • Providing water safety and risk management advisory services, • Supporting clients in developing and implementing Water Safety Plans, • Interpreting microbiological data and advising on risk mitigation strategies, • Producing high-quality technical reports and guidance documentation, • Delivering client training and contributing to accredited courses, • Engaging with stakeholders across a wide range of sectors, • Supporting compliance with UK regulations and LCA standardsWhat Sets This Role Apart, • Consultancy-led position - not tool-based or heavily site-dependent, • Exposure to complex, high-value projects across multiple industries, • Work with a business known for independent, expert advice, • Industry-leading training programmes (including accredited courses), • Ongoing professional development and mentoring, • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and methodologies, • Opportunities to specialise and advance within a globally respected consultancyAbout You, • Experience in Legionella / water hygiene / water safety consultancy, • Strong understanding of UK Legionella guidance (ACoP L8, HSG274, etc.), • Excellent analytical and report writing skills, • Confident communicator with client-facing experience, • Ambitious and motivated to progress within a consultancy environmentWhy Join?, • Join a market-leading, globally recognised consultancy, • Work with a prestigious and varied client base, • Be part of a company that sets the highest standards in water safety, • Enjoy a supportive, professional environment with genuine career progression, • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package Interested?For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:Amir GharaatiPenguin Recruitment

Pleased to be supporting a high profile global brand, based in the Midlands in their search for a permanent Senior Business Analyst. This is paying up to £75,000 base + fantastic benefits. To support the growth of this modern, high-impact practice you will be highly customer focused, bringing extensive BA experience in IT delivery, as well as bringing a consulting approach to problem-solving, with the ability to influence, challenge, and co-create with clients. You will build stakeholder relationships at all levels, deliver strategic IT solutions, provide expert guidance in complex, client-facing environments and further develop our business. Your role - Lead both face to face and virtual client workshops, managing stakeholders with differing priorities to reach agreed requirements - Take an evidence-based approach, i.e. using data to inform, and where necessary constructively challenge, decisions, ensuring that the right outcome is reached. - Work with ambiguity, bringing clarity and cutting through complexity. - Work closely with Solution Architects, Product Managers, User Experience Designers, whilst also understanding how to work effectively with other disciplines to deliver an end-to-end solution which meets clients' requirements. - Understand industry trends, look for new opportunities for work within your projects, contribute to bid proposals and drive innovation which will increase client value e.g., use of Generative AI to enhance business processes. - Take responsibility for leading Business Analysis on complex projects, often in high pressure situations, role modelling professional behaviours to colleagues. - Have people management responsibilities, driving improvements across the BA profession, actively supporting the development and career progression of other BAs Your skills and experience - Working on user-centred product or service development projects. - Working in a technical environment. Comfortable working closely with solution architects and other technical subject matter experts supporting technical requirements. - Identifying and developing business opportunities with clients. - Supporting and developing other BAs through activities such as people management and mentoring - Working on projects in the Public Sector or other legislative driven sectors such Utilities, Energy or Pharmaceutical - Incorporating a sustainability mindset into solutions And the ability to: - Influence strategy and leadership direction within complex engagements - Become a domain expert in the field in which you are working - Understand the architecture and the technologies being used to deliver a solution. - Work with low level detail, as well as holistically, driving the strategy and seeing the bigger picture. - Build collaborative stakeholder relationships with a range of colleagues and clients up to the most senior level. - Become a trusted advisor to our clients, providing coaching where necessary.

Junior CDM Advisor West Midlands (Birmingham) base / hybrid / UK Wide coverage c£35k-£43k + generous benefits Our SMAS (SSIP) accredited client specialise in the provision of Construction Health & Safety and design risk management Consultancy advice to some of the biggest names in the UK, and as a result of continued success and an ongoing planned program of strategic expansion, are now seeking to recruit an articulate, enthusiastic and highly self-motivated Junior CDM Advisor to complement their established and successful CDM team providing Principal Designer (CDM) and Client CDM assurance services under the CDM 2015 Regulations. Based in Birmingham with flexibility for home working, the successful Junior CDM Advisor will be responsible for supporting specialist health, safety and construction design risk management consultancy services to clients across the country, conducting site visits and inspections, developing risk management strategies, preparing CDM documentation, and liaising with clients to ensure compliance and safety standards are met. You will be tasked with providing support and services to an established existing client base throughout the UK across all phases of the design and construction lifecycle on a range of challenging projects, and will demonstrate the ability to support multiple projects and develop an understanding of key hazards typical to building and engineering projects in this sector, and will be comfortable in working both autonomously and as part of a wider team in an often pressurised environment. Demonstrating excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels and able to work effectively with both internal and external project stakeholders to ensure Health and Safety issues are properly addressed and managed throughout the project lifecycle, you will be comfortable in liaising at all levels with blue chip organisations and developing future work with these high level relationships whilst providing attractive fee proposals and agreeing legal documentation on behalf of the client. The Junior CDM Advisor role necessitates an understanding of design and construction processes and the ability to communicate effectively, and essentially you will possess an appreciation of the legal requirements of the CDM 2015 Regulations, and you will be required to make Clients aware of their duties, collate Pre Construction Information and identify how any information gaps will be resolved in a timely manner to ensure sufficient consideration of health and safety issues and carry out H&S specific design reviews throughout the design and construction phases of a project. To be considered for this varied and challenging role it is envisaged that the successful candidate will be qualified to degree level (or equivalent) in a construction design risk management related discipline and be professionally qualified with (or currently studying) an additional Health and Safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH Construction Certificate, IOSH, appropriate Membership of APS or ICE H&S Register). Additionally you will ideally possess at least 3 years previous commercial experience gained in a commercial design or construction health and safety environment. This is an exceptional opportunity for a suitably qualified individual to progress their career in a friendly, professional and expanding H&S consultancy environment specialising in CDM2015 assurance on projects across the UK. Contact the Project Team at Premier Technical Recruitment on or email your cv in the strictest confidence to

Head of Technical Services Location: Birmingham / Hybrid Salary: £60,000(Neg) + Bonus We’re working with a UK technology distributor that has built a strong reputation across the reseller channel for its agility, vendor partnerships, and ability to scale emerging technologies quickly. Due to growth, we have a business-critical hire for a Head of Technical Services, based in Birmingham. The Head of Technical Services is responsible for leading the technical pre-sales function, enabling revenue growth across strategic vendor portfolios, and ensuring high-quality solution design, deployment, and services delivery. This role sits at the intersection of sales and vendor management, with direct accountability for services revenue performance and elevation of strategic vendor pipeline generation in the trading base. About you: Head of Technical Services We are looking for a proven leader in technical sales, pre-sales, or solutions engineering within a technology or distribution environment (IT Reseller/ IT MSP) You’ll need to have strong commercial acumen with direct accountability for revenue/GP targets. • Experience with working with IT vendors and IT partner ecosystems, • Ability to bridge technical engagement with short term sales lens culture Technical Sales Leadership • Lead and scale the technical sales function, ensuring consistent, high-quality pre-sales support across all sales channels, • Provide hands-on oversight and strategic direction to technical sales engagements for key opportunities, • Partner with sales teams and trading accounts to drive solution-led selling across strategic vendor portfolios, • Support and oversee technical engagement with priority customers, ensuring alignment between customer requirements and solution design, • Own and deliver services revenue targets across design, deployment, and managed services offerings, • Build scalable service propositions aligned to strategic vendor solutions, • Oversee end-to-end solution lifecycle, (where appropriate):, • Design – architecture, scoping, and technical validation, • Deploy – implementation quality and delivery governance, • Manage – ongoing service performance and customer success 6. Team Leadership & Capability Development If you have any such requirements, please do not hesitate to contact your consultant, Zoe Chatley. Her email is she will be happy to action your requests.

Your new companyWe are recruiting on behalf of a respected SME building services and sustainability consultancy recognised for delivering innovative mechanical, electrical and public health engineering solutions across complex, high-performance sectors.The business operates from multiple offices across the UK and internationally, forming a growing network that supports projects across Europe, the Middle East and Asia.As part of its continued expansion, the company has now opened a new Birmingham office, strengthening its national presence and ability to support major clients. They deliver high-end engineering in sectors including defence, healthcare, data centres and infrastructure. With an Electrical Director already appointed, they are now seeking a Mechanical Associate to help lead and grow the mechanical discipline within the new Midlands region.Your new roleAs Mechanical Associate, you will play a key role in driving the growth and technical delivery of the mechanical function for the Birmingham office. You will:Lead mechanical design and engineering for mission-critical and complex projects.Work closely with the Electrical Director to build a strong multidisciplinary regional team.Provide senior technical, commercial and strategic leadership across all project stages.Develop and maintain client relationships while contributing to regional business development.Mentor and support junior and intermediate engineers to promote technical excellence.Champion sustainable, efficient and compliant mechanical engineering solutions.This is a rare opportunity to shape and influence a new regional operation within an ambitious and expanding SME consultancy.What you'll need to succeedA strong building services consultancy background in mechanical engineering.Experience at Principal or Associate level delivering major or complex projects.Sector exposure to defence, healthcare, data centres or infrastructure (advantageous).Proven leadership, project management and client-facing capability.Excellent communication, commercial judgement and technical credibility.Chartered status or working towards it (preferred).What you'll get in return£80,000-£100,000 salary (DOE)Car allowancePrivate healthcare25 days holiday + bank holidaysA senior role within a newly established regional officeThe backing of an SME with a multi-office UK network and international presenceLong-term progression opportunities and high strategic influence within the regionWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

We are supporting a large, complex organisation with a critical hire for an Enterprise Data Architect. This is not a conventional data architecture role focused on reporting or data warehouses. Instead, this position sits at the heart of the organisation, aiming to bring clarity, structure, and control to how data exists and flows across the business. You will take ownership of defining where data resides, how it moves between systems, and how it should be standardised to support operational decision-making and future AI capabilities. The Role • Define and map the enterprise data landscape — understanding where data sits, how it flows, and how it is used, • Establish a clear target-state data architecture aligned with business and technology strategy, • Reduce complexity by moving away from point-to-point integrations towards scalable, standardised approaches, • Define and implement data architecture principles, standards, and guardrails, • Collaborate closely with architects, product teams, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment, • Act as the go-to authority for data across the organisation You will bring: • Experience operating as an Enterprise or Lead Data Architect within a complex organisation, • Strong understanding of data flows, integration patterns, and system interactions, • Proven experience in reducing fragmented or point-to-point architectures, • Knowledge of data governance, Master Data Management (MDM), and data ownership models, • Ability to define clear, practical standards and frameworks, • A proactive, self-directed approach — someone who can set direction rather than wait for itWhy This Role?, • High-impact position with visibility across the entire business, • Opportunity to shape enterprise data architecture from the ground up, • Direct influence on reducing cost, complexity, and improving scalability, • A chance to become the trusted authority on data within a large organisation

The Head of IT will lead and manage the technology department, ensuring the delivery of effective IT services and infrastructure. This role requires a strong understanding operations and the ability to drive strategic IT initiatives in a Birmingham-based organisation. Client Details About us: CCW is the passionate, independent voice representing water consumers in England & Wales. We support thousands of people each year, providing free advice and helping people to resolve their complaints with their water company in an easy, caring way. We champion everyone's needs and interests, completing and showcasing research that influences water companies, government, and regulators to make change happen. We are a government Arm's Length Body sponsored by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). Our values: We expect and support all CCW colleagues to embody and celebrate CCW's values through Positive Energy, Respect for all, Innovative spirit, Delivery of our promises and being Engaged as one (PRIDE). Description • Oversee the IT department, ensuring smooth delivery of all technology services and infrastructure., • Develop and implement IT strategies aligned with organisational goals., • Manage IT budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions and compliance with financial policies., • Ensure the organisation's IT systems are secure, robust, and scalable., • Lead and mentor a skilled IT team, fostering a culture of professional growth., • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and implement technology solutions that meet business needs., • Monitor and evaluate emerging technologies to enhance operational efficiency. Essential Criteria • Professional management qualification or equivalent experience., • ITIL Foundation V4/5., • Project Management experience., • Supplier management experience., • Extensive experience in the Microsoft technology stack (Intune, Defender, Exchange, Entra ID, and M365 suite)., • Awareness of cyber security best practices and frameworks (Cyber Essentials, Secure by Design, Cyber Assessment Framework)., • Strong understanding of ITSM processes., • Excellent stakeholder management skills with ability to communicate at all technical levels., • Excellent customer service skills., • Strong problem solving and creativity skills., • Strong strategic thinking skills., • Ability to work with minimum supervision., • Willingness to provide hands on support., • ITIL Managing Professional v4., • MS-102: Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert., • Agile, Prince 2 Project Management., • Budget management experience., • Experience in working with SaaS, PaaS and IaaS solution providers, • Experience with ITSM systems (ServiceNow, Halo, Freshdesk, etc)., • Experience with CRM systems (Dynamics, Salesforce, Oracle Service Cloud)., • Effective line management skills., • Competitive salary ranging from £55,000 to £68,000 per annum., • A permanent position based in Birmingham with opportunities for career growth., • Comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being., • The chance to make a meaningful impact within the public sector.

Your new companyThey have earned national recognition for consistently delivering high-quality homes that cater to every stage of life. For more than a decade, they have maintained top industry ratings - an achievement driven by their forward-thinking approach, expert talent, and unwavering commitment to exceptional customer experiences. They continue to seek the brightest individuals in the industry to help shape the future of modern housebuilding. From apprentices and graduates to seasoned professionals and those transitioning from the Armed Forces, they offer pathways designed to inspire growth and innovation.They operate a hybrid working model for roles where it's appropriate, enabling colleagues to balance time between collaborative office environments, on-site locations, and working from home as needed. This flexible approach reflects their belief in the value of a modern, adaptive workplace that benefits both their people and the wider organisation.Your new roleThe Commercial team sits at the heart of delivering exceptional homes with smart, efficient cost management. Responsible for everything from surveying and estimating to procurement and materials strategy, they ensure every development delivers outstanding quality and value.By overseeing material choices, cost control, customer impact, sales considerations, and other essential commercial drivers, this team - made up of skilled Estimators, Quantity Surveyors, and Material buyers - works with one clear mission: to create high-quality homes at the best possible cost. Their work powers the organisation's success and offers a dynamic, fast-moving environment where commercial creativity and strategic thinking truly make an impact.Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, this role leads a team of talented surveyors and takes ownership of multiple developments, including regeneration projects and complex multi-phase schemes. From driving budgets and valuations to delivering accurate monthly cost forecasts, they ensure targets are met, and financial performance is optimised. They hold full responsibility for subcontractor processes and, when required, materials procurement - always operating with complete adherence to organisational policies.Beyond the numbers, this role plays a key part in shaping the future of the team: mentoring individuals at all stages of their careers and championing value-engineering initiatives that help the organisation stay ahead of the market. It's an opportunity to lead, innovate, and influence the commercial direction of major development projects.What you'll need • A similar tier-1 background is preferred., • House build experience is essential alongside previous experience managing a commercial team., • Well-versed with commercial software, including COINS, Excel, and is adept at creating and implementing cost plan templates., • Competitive Salary, • Competitive Bonus Scheme, • Private Medical Cover - Single Cover, • Company Car or Cash Allowance, • Annual Medical Health Assessment, • 26 days' holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years' continuous service up to 29 days), • Choice of Flexible Benefits Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Commercial Manager - Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance£80k - £90k plus packageBirmingham We are working with a leading contractor within the Social Housing sector who currently have an opportunity for a Commercial Manager to join their team in Birmingham. This role can be based out of either their North or South Birmingham offices. The Commercial Manager will be responsible for delivering all commercial operations on a repairs and maintenance contract. Managing the commercial team, you will prepare and present weekly/monthly reports on financial performance and WIP. Cooperation with operations will be pivotal. We are looking for a qualified and competent commercial leader with solid experience working on social housing and reactive maintenance contracts. You will be an effective leader with the ability to develop a highly talented and motivated commercial team as well as build excellent relationships with other business functions, customers, consultants and the supply chain. NHF schedule of rates experience is essential for this role. You will have a proven track record of delivering reactive maintenance contracts for a leading social housing contractor, achieving targeted profit margins and strategic growth. Key Skills: • Degree in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management, • Previous experience of working for a social housing contractor, • Experience of contract law, • Excellent verbal and written communicator, • Excellent Microsoft Excel knowledge, • NHF Schedule of Rates, • Financial and commercial awareness, • Effectively manage time in order to meet deadlines, • Ability to negotiate and influence, • Self-motivated, • Flexible & adaptable You will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success. This is a permanent, full time role for which you will receive a highly competitive salary of up to £90k, plus benefits. You will be part of a successful, stable business with ambitious growth plans over the next 5 years. Please apply online now or call Bianca on for more info!

Are you an ambitious Health & Safety professional looking to influence the safety culture of a powerhouse in the construction industry? We are partnering with a leading national main construction contractor to find a strategic and operationally sound Health & Safety Manager. Based in the Midlands, you will be a pivotal figure in ensuring excellence across a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects.This isn’t just a "box-ticking" exercise. You will be joining a business that views H&S as a cornerstone of their success, not a hurdle. You will split your time between the Kettering office, site visits, and home, providing you with the autonomy to manage your own diary. Key Responsibilities: • Strategy & Leadership: Implement and evolve regional H&S strategies in line with national corporate objectives., • Site Engagement: Conduct rigorous site audits and inspections, acting as a mentor to site management teams rather than just an auditor., • Compliance & Systems: Maintain and improve ISO 45001 standards and ensure all projects are CDM 2015 compliant., • Incident Investigation: Lead root-cause analysis for any incidents and ensure actionable learnings are embedded across the business. The Profile Our client is looking for a communicator—someone who can bridge the gap between the boardroom and the boots on the ground., • Experience: Proven track record within the Construction sector ideally within a main contractor, • Qualifications: NEBOSH is essential;, • Mobility: A full UK driving license is required for travel to various sites across the region. What’s in it for you?, • Competitive Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 based on experience., • Car Allowance: Significant allowance, • Hybrid Flexibility: A genuine balance between office, site, and home working., • Growth: This contractor is known for promoting from within; you will have a clear roadmap for career progression. Apply Now Ready to take the next step with a market leader? For immediate consideration, apply with your CV or feel free to call for more details.

A well-regarded construction consultancy based in Birmingham, recognised for delivering high-quality residential and commercial schemes, is seeking an Associate Project Manager to join their expanding team. This Associate Project Manager opportunity offers a leadership position within a growing business, with responsibility for key client relationships, project oversight, and team development. The successful Associate Project Manager will play a strategic role in shaping project delivery and contributing to the consultancy's continued success. The Associate Project Manager's role The Associate Project Manager will oversee the successful delivery of multiple residential and commercial projects, managing them from inception through to completion. As an Associate Project Manager, you will provide high-level project direction, ensuring schemes are delivered on time, within budget, and to exceptional standards. The Associate Project Manager will be responsible for leading project teams, managing senior client relationships, and supporting business development activities. You will oversee programme management, procurement strategies, and risk management, while ensuring best practice across all RIBA stages. This Associate Project Manager role will also involve mentoring and developing junior team members, as well as contributing to the overall growth strategy of the business. The Associate Project Manager The ideal Associate Project Manager will have a strong consultancy background with extensive experience delivering residential and commercial projects. The Associate Project Manager will be confident in a client-facing leadership role and capable of managing multiple stakeholders and complex schemes. Key requirements: * Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager or Associate Project Manager within construction consultancy * Strong track record across residential and commercial sectors * MRICS, MCIOB, MAPM or equivalent professional qualification * Demonstrated leadership and team management experience * Strong commercial awareness and project delivery expertise * Degree qualified in a construction-related discipline In Return? * £70,000 - £80,000 • Car Allowance Opportunity to take on a senior leadership role * Clear progression to Director level * Involvement in business development and strategic growth * Strong pipeline of residential and commercial projects * Competitive benefits package Keywords: Associate Project Manager | Construction Consultancy | Residential Projects | Commercial Projects | MRICS | Birmingham

Location: Birmingham - Lombard House Salary: £44,748.00 - £55,186.00 Hours: 36 hours per week Contract Type: Fixed term contract / Secondment until December 2026 We're seeking an experienced Planned Investment Manager/Surveyor to lead delivery of Clarion's Planned Asset Investment Programme. Working with our Tier 1 partnering contractor, you'll deliver a programme of works primarily across the Midlands and work within a team covering a significantly larger area. You'll be responsible for developing, validating, and delivering the planned programme within a defined area, ensuring a strategic and value-for-money approach. You'll work closely with internal teams and residents, providing clear updates on plans, progress, and outcomes, and ensuring alignment with Property Services and Asset Strategy. In partnership with contractors, you'll undertake stock condition surveys to inform programme scope and carry out site inspections before, during, and after works to ensure quality, compliance, and commercial control, including monthly valuations. You'll have proven experience delivering planned investment programmes, strong contract management skills, and a solid understanding of relevant legislative and regulatory requirements. Strong commercial experience is essential, including budget control, forecasting, and risk management. Please review the full role profile and Behaviours & Mandatory Accountabilitieson our website before applying. Salaries are just the starting point. Here at Clarion we're dedicated to rewarding hard work and commitment, and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle. Not sure who we are and what we do? Click 'apply' to visit our website where you can dive in and find out more about us and the benefits we offer. Closing Date: 25nd April 2026 at midnight. With hybrid working, base locations across England, and flexible working arrangements, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for; the role is hybrid with a base at our Lombard House offices in Birmingham, but a significant amount of time will be spent working in the field, including travel across the region and occasional visits to other Clarion offices, with applicants also expected to cover schemes in other areas as required. This post is subject to Basic Criminal Record Check Clearance. At Clarion Housing Group, we support the responsible use of AI. Please visit our website to view your guide to using AI during your recruitment process. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment. This vacancy may close without notice.

Position: Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure Location: Home-based (with weekly travel to Marston Green + occasional site visits - Travel expenses provided) Contract: 12 months (likely extension) Day Rate: Up to £550/day (via Umbrella) The Opportunity: We're supporting a major UK infrastructure programme at the heart of the energy transition, delivering large-scale electricity transmission upgrades across England and Wales. This is a key Quantity Surveyor position within a strategic infrastructure team, where you will take ownership of significant work packages across complex, high-value construction projects. You will act as the commercial lead for your package, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, compliantly, and within budget. Key responsibilities include: • Owning the commercial and contractual management of major construction packages, • Managing costs, forecasts, and spend against budget, • Leading on NEC4 contract administration (Options A, C, and E), • Handling variations, compensation events, and payment processes, • Providing commercial challenge and ensuring projects remain financially controlled, • Supporting procurement activity and advising on contract strategy, • Working closely with project delivery teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders, • Identifying and mitigating commercial risks, delays, and cost overruns Key Requirements: • Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction projects, • Strong working knowledge of NEC4 contracts (Options A, C and E), • Experience owning or leading packages of work on large-scale projects, • Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision, • Strong commercial acumen - able to challenge costs and manage risk effectively, • Experience within regulated environments (utilities, infrastructure, energy, rail, etc.) is highly desirable, • Full, clean UK driving licence (essential) Working Arrangements: • Home-based contract = Travel expenses covered for site attendance, • Weekly presence required at Marston Green project office, • Additional travel to sites and Warwick offices as needed If this opportunity is of interest, apply now with an up-to-date CV for consideration! Note - if you do not hear back within 72 hours of applying, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, however, we will have your CV and contact details on files should something more suitable arise. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

Regional Commercial Manager - Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance£120K + Car Allowance + BenefitsBirmingham We are working with a leading Social Housing contractor to recruit a Regional Commercial Manager to deliver a £50m repairs and maintenance contract in the West Midlands. As a key member of the leadership team, you play a crucial role in driving the commercial strategy across the region, ensuring financial performance, compliance, and strong commercial governance across the contract. You will play a key role in supporting operational teams, managing and developing commercial staff, and driving value and performance across a fast-paced, high-volume responsive works environment. You will oversee all regional commercial operations for your region, collaborating with an experienced team to deliver outstanding results. Senior Commercial Manager Key Responsibilities: • Full commercial management of a large, high-profile responsive social housing contract, • Managing project P&L, forecasts, valuations, and reporting to consistently achieve or exceed financial objectives., • Partnering with operational teams to enhance contract performance and maximise client satisfaction., • Supporting contract mobilisation, execution, and ongoing improvement initiatives., • Championing innovation and identifying opportunities to drive growth, efficiency, and added value, • Proven experience in a senior commercial role with a main contractor working on repairs and maintenance, • Experience managing multiple workstreams in a high-volume environment, • Strategic thinker with hands-on capability and a results-driven mindset, • Base salary up to £120,000, • Performance-related bonus, • Executive benefits package, • Influence and autonomy within a growing business For a chance of securing this role, please apply online now or contact Bianca on for more information.

Estates Manager - Part-Time - 12 Month FTC - Birmingham Are you an experienced property professional looking for a flexible, part-time role within a highly respected in-house property & estates team?This could be the perfect opportunity for you. The Company:This prestigious and nationally recognised retail business is known for delivering exceptional customer service across its wide-reaching UK portfolio. With nearly 200 properties including retail stores, residential flats, and investment assets, they're looking for a seasoned Estates Manager to support their busy team based in Birmingham, on a part-time basis for a 12 month period. The Role:As Estates Manager, you will report to the Head of Property and play a key role in the strategic and day-to-day management of the company's mixed-use property portfolio. This is a varied role, encompassing asset management, lease advisory, lettings, and landlord & tenant work. You'll also support with budgeting, maintenance coordination, and maximising value across the estate. Key responsibilities include: • Managing the operational and commercial property portfolio, including retail stores and sublet commercial and residential assets., • Leading lease negotiations and property management activities to secure the best possible commercial outcomes., • Identifying and delivering new income opportunities and lettings., • Preparing financial appraisals and approval documents for property transactions., • Supporting budget setting and monitoring delivery against property objectives. Requirements: • Strong knowledge of property and lease management principles., • Proven experience in landlord and tenant matters, lease negotiations, and estate strategy., • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills., • Commercially focused and financially literate., • MRICS qualification preferred but not essential., • A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently., • Competitive pro-rata salary, • Car allowance, • Company pension, • Employee discounts Interested? To find out more or to apply, please contact Lucy Wynn: At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By 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.

Commercial Contracts Solicitor (Professional Support Lawyer), 5+ Years PQE, Birmingham, £75,000+ (DOE) – This is a strategic and rewarding role focused on knowledge management, legal innovation, research and development, and training, supporting both our lawyers and our clients. JOB REF: 3180 \n \nTHE ROLE: \n• As a Professional Support Lawyer, you will play a central role in enhancing the team’s legal knowledge, operational efficiency, and client service delivery. \n• You will be responsible to update the team with relevant legal and regulatory changes and Know-How \n• You will also identify key legal developments, cases, and articles and responding to internal legal queries \n• Supporting and developing knowledge systems, intranet content, and legal databases with IT and Marketing teams \n• Mentoring lawyers and supporting the development of high-quality, impactful legal content \n \nSKILLS REQUIRED: \n• Applications are sought from Professional Support Lawyers with a minimum of 5 Years PQE with strong experience in commercial contracts \n• You will have experience in data protection and delivering training or developing legal content \n• Strong IT skills and an interest in legal technology and innovation \n• You will have exceptional communication skills, High level of technical legal knowledge, attention to detail and organisational skills \n• Previous PSL experience is desirable but not essential \n \nON OFFER: \n• Hybrid working options \n• Competitive remuneration package \n• Genuine career progression \n \n \neNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. \n \nAt eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

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

Property Litigation Solicitor (Legal Director), 5+ Years PQE, Birmingham, £90,000+ (DOE) - This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded and technically strong lawyer to take ownership of a complex and high-value commercial property disputes caseload, while playing a key role in the development of client relationships and the continued growth of our Real Estate Litigation practice. JOB REF:3097 \n \nTHE ROLE: \n• You will be responsible for a complex property litigation caseload to include opposed and unopposed lease renewals, restrictive covenants, dilapidations, rights of way and boundary disputes, trespass and nuisance and possession proceedings \n• Play a key role in maintaining and developing strong client relationships across multiple sectors. \n• Support the ongoing growth and development of the Real Estate Litigation practice, contributing to strategic initiatives and team objectives. \n• Supervise and mentor junior members of the team. \n• Contribute to business development activities, identifying opportunities with both existing and prospective clients. \n \nSKILLS REQUIRED: \n• Applications are sought from Property Litigation Solicitors with a minimum of 5 Years PQE looking for a new challenge. \n• Significant experience within a leading real estate or real estate litigation team. \n• Demonstrable expertise in complex and high-value commercial property disputes. \n• Proven ability to manage files independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment. \n• Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to build credibility quickly. \n \nON OFFER: \n• Competitive remuneration package \n• Genuine career progression \n• Hybrid / Flexible working options \n \n \n \neNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. \n \nAt eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

Your new companyYou will work for a specialist property consultancy based close to Wolverhampton. They focus on providing tailored services in areas such as strategic planning, building surveying, design and contract management, and health and safety consultancy. Their goal is to add value to every project through a passionate and imaginative approach. The majority of your work will be in the education sector, with some healthcare and commercial on top! They turn over close to £8million a year, and continue to grow their profits. Your new roleYou will work as a Building Surveyor working with their project work across the education sector. You will also work with scope of works, design specifications and drawings. You will work with small refurbishments as well as larger projects across the portfolio of work. What you'll need to succeedYou will ideally be MRICS qualified, and be keen to work in the education sector. You will be happy to manage your own workload and meet clients to review projects as well as develop your relationship. What you'll get in returnYou will get a very competitive salary, along with a car allowance, benefits and the opportunity to grow in an expanding office. What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

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

Project Lead - Transformation & Change ???? Birmingham (Hybrid) ???? £60,000 - £65,000 + benefits We're working with a leading UK professional services organisation undergoing a significant period of strategic transformation. As part of this journey, they're looking to hire a Project Lead to join a central transformation and innovation function responsible for delivering change. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to step beyond traditional project delivery and play a key role in shaping how a complex organisation evolves over the coming years. The Role You'll be responsible for delivering a range of cross-functional, business-critical projects, working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation. This isn't a pure IT delivery role - it's about driving meaningful business change, improving processes, and helping teams prioritise and execute on their transformation roadmap. You'll: Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic change initiatives Work with senior stakeholders to define scope, priorities and outcomes Manage project plans, risks, budgets and governance Support the development of project management best practice across the organisation Collaborate with technology and operational teams to embed change effectively Provide guidance and coaching to colleagues running their own projects What We're Looking For: We're looking for someone with a strong foundation in project delivery who is ready to step into a more strategic, business-facing role. You'll likely have: Experience delivering projects in a professional services or legal environment Exposure to business change / transformation initiatives Strong stakeholder management and communication skills The ability to work in ambiguous, fast-moving environments A structured approach to delivery (Prince2, Agile, APM or similar) Why Apply? Opportunity to work on high-impact, organisation-wide change programmes Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic decision-making A collaborative and forward-thinking environment focused on continuous improvement Clear scope for career development within transformation and change Flexible, hybrid working model

Location: BirminghamSalary: Up to and around £60k DoE plus packageThis established and growing, employee-owned multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior/Principal Civil Engineer to join their expanding team.Reporting to the Associate Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to lead projects, manage client relationships, and oversee the technical delivery across a range schemes, including residential, education, and commercial sector projects.The RoleAs a Senior Civil Engineer, you will manage the design and planning of construction and remedial civil engineering works, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest technical standards.You will play an important role in influencing project outcomes, supporting junior team members, contributing to the wider operational success of the business, and developing the Birmingham offices' Civil Engineering team.Key Responsibilities • Lead civil engineering projects to meet time, cost and quality targets, • Produce and approve technical designs, calculations and documentation, • Manage client relationships and act as key point of contact, • Coordinate internal teams and external consultants, • Attend site inspections, ensure H&S compliance and monitor project progress, • Oversee project meetings and contribute to strategic delivery decisions, • Manage project budgets, fee forecasts and tender reviews and support asset management reviews for clients, • Be involved in growing the civils team, and support junior engineers About You, • Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, • Strong design capability using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and InfoDrainage, • Experience delivering civil infrastructure projects from concept to completion, • A confident technical problem solver, • Commercial awareness and experience managing budgets and fee forecasts, • Experience working directly with clients and comfortable attending site visits, • Proven experience in a similar consultancy environment, • Experience in line management and mentoring junior engineersWhy Apply?, • Competitive salary up to and around £60k DoE, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and festive shutdown, • Employee Ownership annual bonus scheme, • Performance based annual bonus scheme, • Annual performance and salary reviews, • Hybrid working following probation – 3 days in office, 2 days WFH, • Health cash plans and employee assistance program with 24/7 GP access, • Genuine project ownership and opportunity to be client facing, • Plenty of career development support, CPD, and a clear pathway for promotionApply TodayContact Catherine -

Location: covering Birmingham and Bristol Hubs, can be based in either Salary: Grade 7 - £49,488 per annum Closing date: Monday 20th April 2026 at 11.30 pm Full time - 35 hours per week Join Shelter as a Managing Housing Solicitor, in our mission to drive systemic change and fight for justice. If you are a dedicated Solicitor with specialist knowledge in housing and homelessness law, and a strong commitment to addressing the housing crisis we welcome you to apply for this role. At a time when the housing emergency continues to deepen, your experience could help transform lives and challenge the systems that perpetuate injustice. Come and play a central role in our mission as a Managing Solicitor to lead a team to defend the right to a safe and secure home. Working with Shelter means being part of a passionate team that believes a safe home is a fundamental right. Here, your legal skills don’t just change lives—they shape a fairer housing system. About the role You will ensure you and your team will deliver high quality legal services and manage our Legal Aid Contract, with your main focus being on your own caseload and to manage and supervise the legal teams who are advocating for clients with housing issues, as well as bringing about systemic change. You will be dealing with personnel issues, providing professional support and supervision to your team, including but not limited to, independent file reviews (IFRs), time recording and good case management, as well as carrying your own caseload of housing litigation. Contributing to the strategic direction of Shelter legal services nationally will be an important aspect of the role too, as will taking the lead on delivering strategic change aligned to Shelter’s strategy and ensuring Legal aid contract requirements and performance targets are met. You will be able to identify test case opportunities to address systemic bad practice and so achieve change for a greater number of people and will work closely with the Head of Legal Services, the Hub Management Team and teams within Communications, Policy and Campaigns and Business Development. As a key member of the management team, you will also get to play your part in the management of our offices, including attending management team meetings and collaborating with other teams. About you 1. You will be an experienced housing solicitor, court advocate, carrying your own caseload as well as managing and supervising others., 2. You will have a minimum of 4 years post qualification legal practice experience, 3. You will have supervisor status and have substantial knowledge of housing and homelessness law., 4. You are able to carry out research and policy analysis in the areas of housing, homeless and welfare law, produce reports and presentations. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits, including 32 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. About the team Our Legal Teams - Managing Solicitors, Solicitors, Legal Advisors and Trainees are based throughout the England hubs, we are currently based in London, Plymouth, Dorset, Bristol, Norwich, Birmingham, Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire, Sheffield and Newcastle. Our teams are enthusiastic, driven and champions for fighting the housing injustice. Our teams whilst generating an income also address the housing crisis. About Shelter Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency. We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything. We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist. How to Apply Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit your work history and a supporting statement. The supporting statement should include your responses to the points in the ‘About You’ section of the job description of no more than 1500 words in total. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below in your responses: Safeguarding Statement Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. Recruitment Agencies Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

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

DIRECTOR OF PROGRESSION (PREVENTION, SUPPORT & CARE) – WEST MIDLANDS KEY POINTS • Senior leadership role within a leading organisation supporting young people, • Strategic and operational oversight across prevention, support & care services, • Safeguarding lead responsibility with real organisational impact, • Salary up to £62,000 + excellent benefits ABOUT THE CLIENT We’re supporting a well-established organisation delivering vital services to young people at risk of homelessness. With a strong reputation across the West Midlands, they are continuing to grow and evolve their services, placing a real focus on progression, prevention, and long-term outcomes. THE BENEFITS • Opportunity to shape strategy and services at Director level, • Strong organisational mission with genuine social impact, • Collaborative senior leadership team, • Ongoing professional development and leadership influence, • Flexible working approach and supportive culture THE DIRECTOR OF PROGRESSION ROLE: This is a strategic leadership role with responsibility for prevention, support and care services across the organisation. You’ll oversee multiple services and contracts, ensuring quality, compliance, and continuous improvement while keeping young people at the centre of everything delivered. You’ll lead and develop managers, drive new service development, and work closely with local authorities and partner organisations to strengthen delivery and expand provision. Alongside this, you’ll take on safeguarding lead responsibilities and play a key role in shaping organisational strategy and performance. It’s a role that balances strategic thinking with hands-on leadership, requiring someone comfortable operating at both board and service level. DIRECTOR OF PROGRESSION ESSENTIAL SKILLS • Senior leadership experience within housing, social care, youth services or similar, • Proven experience managing multiple services and leading managers, • Strong safeguarding knowledge and experience making high-level decisions, • Experience working with local authorities, commissioners or partner organisations, • Track record of service development, performance management, and improvement, • Budget management and strategic planning experience, • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills TO BE CONSIDERED: Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via . For further information please call me on 01244 567 930 / 07833 460 873. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLS Director, Head of Service, Housing, Homelessness, Young People, Social Care, Safeguarding, Supported Housing, Local Authority, Service Delivery, Operations, Leadership

🚀 Project Controls Manager 📍 Birmingham (Hybrid Working) 💷 £70K – £90K + Exceptional Benefits The UK’s energy transition depends on control, clarity, and confident decision-making. This is your opportunity to sit at the centre of major energy programmes where your insight doesn’t just track delivery, it shapes it. Join an independent consultancy delivering across some of the UK’s most critical energy infrastructure projects, from generation and transmission to emerging low-carbon solutions. You won’t just measure performance, you’ll define success. 🧭 The Opportunity: Bring Control to Complexity As Project Controls Manager, you’ll lead the integration of project controls across major energy programmes turning complex data into clear, strategic direction. You’ll bring together: 📅 Schedule 💰 Cost ⚠️ Risk 📊 Performance & Earned Value Your focus is simple: provide the clarity senior stakeholders need to make confident, commercially sound decisions across high-value programmes. 🛠️ What You’ll Own • Lead and develop a high-performing project controls function, • Integrate planning, cost, and risk into one clear performance narrative, • Identify risks early and drive proactive mitigation strategies, • Influence senior stakeholders through insight, not just reporting, • Strengthen governance within NEC contract frameworks, • Enable data-driven decision-making across complex energy programmes This isn’t about looking backwards, it’s about driving what happens next. 🎯 What You Bring ✔ Experience delivering project controls across major infrastructure or energy programmes ✔ Advanced capability in Primavera P6, earned value, and cost management ✔ Strong understanding of NEC contracts and governance ✔ Strategic mindset with strong commercial awareness ✔ Confidence operating at senior level within complex delivery environments 🌟 Why This Role Stands Out • Work on nationally significant energy projects powering the UK’s future ⚡, • Join an agile, independent consultancy with real influence, • Hybrid working that supports flexibility and balance 🏡, • Clear pathway into senior leadership roles, • A collaborative, expert-led environment focused on long-term growth 🤝 🚀 Make Your Impact Where It Matters If you’re ready to move beyond reporting and take ownership of performance across critical energy programmes, this is your next step. 📩 Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

We are working with a major client-side organisation seeking to appoint a Head of Facilities Management to lead a large, in-house FM function. This is a senior leadership role with genuine scope and visibility. You will take full ownership of the day-to-day performance of the FM operation, while also shaping and delivering the longer-term strategy across a substantial and complex property portfolio. This role would particularly suit someone currently operating within a comparable property company, managing agent, or consultancy environment, where you have been responsible for overseeing multi-site FM delivery, either directly or on behalf of multiple clients, and are now looking to move into a fully client-side position with greater control and influence. The role will involve: • Leading, developing, and motivating a sizeable in-house FM team across multiple locations, • Full accountability for both hard and soft FM services across the estate, • Maintaining hands-on oversight of key assets, critical issues, and major works programmes, • Setting and implementing FM strategy aligned to wider business objectives, • Ownership of budgets, procurement strategy, and supplier/contractor performance, • Driving compliance, health & safety, and risk management across the portfolio, • Identifying and delivering improvements to service delivery, systems, and operational processes About you: • Proven experience leading FM teams within a client-side environment or within a managing agent / property consultancy setting delivering FM services across a multi-site portfolio, • Background operating in organisations of comparable scale and complexity, with exposure to diverse asset types, • Strong technical FM knowledge, with the credibility and willingness to remain hands-on when required, • Experience balancing strategic planning with operational delivery, • Comfortable engaging with and influencing senior stakeholders, including board-level interaction, • Commercially astute, pragmatic, and focused on delivery and outcomes This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a large FM operation from the client side, offering real influence over how services are structured, delivered, and evolved over time. For further details or a confidential discussion, please get in touch directly.

Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager (MRICS) Birmingham / Hybrid 1 x Associate Director level opportunity 1 x Senior Cost Manager level opportunity A leading global consultancy is looking for an MRICS Chartered Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager to join its growing cost team, working with a select group of key clients across the real estate built environment. The Role There are two opportunities available. One at Associate Director level and one at Senior Cost Manager level. You’ll lead cost management across projects and programmes, acting as a trusted advisor and driving commercial performance from concept to completion. • Own and present cost plans, budgets, and forecasts, • Lead procurement from pre-qual through to contract award, • Deliver strategic cost advice and value engineering, • Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders About You • MRICS Chartered, • Consultancy background in cost management, • Strong commercial acumen and contract knowledge, • Experience managing clients and leading teams, • Interest in sustainability and future-focused delivery Why Join? • High-profile clients and projects, • Strategic client exposure, • Clear progression and leadership opportunity, • Collaborative, forward-thinking environment, • Competitive remuneration and benefits package including generous car allowance, private medical insurance, life assurance and pension. A great opportunity for an ambitious Chartered QS looking to step up and make a real impact.

Business Analyst – Workforce Management (WFM) Review Programme Overview We are seeking two experienced Business Analysts to support a strategic Workforce Management (WFM) transformation programme across 12 UK contracts. This programme will conduct a comprehensive review of WFM practices, processes, systems and usage, with the objective of defining future-state requirements and preparing the organisation for a potential system-wide deployment or market re-procurement exercise. This is a high-impact opportunity to shape operational performance, financial efficiency and workforce optimisation at scale. Key Focus Technology solutions mapping, systems analysis and requirements translation aligned to business needs. Key Responsibilities • Analyse current WFM systems usage across multiple contracts, including Time & Attendance and Scheduling modules, • Assess suitability and scalability of the existing solution (T2W), • Translate operational requirements into clear functional and technical specifications, • Map system integrations from scheduling through to payroll interfaces, • Identify gaps, duplication, manual processes and rework, • Develop a prioritised requirements and design document covering:, • Functional requirements, • Technical architecture, • Reporting and analytics, • Integration requirements, • Governance controls, • Conduct market scan and supplier analysis, • Support options appraisal including total cost of ownership modelling, • Contribute to cost benefit analysis and ROI modelling (target ROI within 18 months), • Demonstrable experience delivering WFM system reviews or implementations, • Strong understanding of:, • Workforce Planning & Forecasting, • Scheduling & Rostering systems, • Time & Attendance platforms, • Payroll interfaces and system integrations, • Experience conducting market scans and supporting procurement exercises, • Ability to work across multiple operational contracts and stakeholders, • Strong documentation and structured requirements capability

Job Summary We are seeking a commercially minded legal leader to establish and head the UK legal function for J&T Express. This role will take full ownership of all legal, regulatory, and government relations matters across the UK, serving as the most senior legal advisor in the country. The ideal candidate will combine strong UK legal expertise with government relations experience and the ability to operate autonomously in a fast-paced, international environment. Key Responsibilities • Act as the sole senior legal advisor for J&T’s UK operations, providing strategic counsel on regulatory, commercial, and corporate matters, • Build and manage the UK legal function, including supervising one direct report (Legal Executive/Paralegal) and managing external counsel relationships to support business needs, • Develop and execute government relations (GR) and public affairs strategies, serving as the key liaison with UK government authorities, regulators (e.g., Department for Transport, ICO, CMA), and industry associations, • Monitor and interpret regulatory developments affecting logistics, transportation, and e-commerce, proactively advising the business on compliance and risk mitigation, • Oversee the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements, including logistics, warehousing, and supply chain contracts, • Manage material disputes, litigation, and regulatory investigations in coordination with external counsel and internal stakeholders, • Ensure compliance with key UK legal frameworks, including data protection, competition law, employment law, and transportation regulations, • Partner with global and regional legal teams to ensure alignment with J&T’s broader legal and compliance strategies, • Qualified lawyer in the UK (Solicitor or Barrister in England & Wales), • 6–10 years of post-qualification experience, with a track record in a senior in-house legal role (prior experience in logistics, transportation, retail, or e-commerce sectors is a strong advantage), • Strong knowledge of the UK regulatory landscape, with demonstrated experience in government relations, public policy, or regulatory affairs (established networks with UK government bodies or regulators is strongly preferred), • Comfortable operating as a stand-alone senior legal lead, with the ability to manage a small team and external counsel effectively, • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to translate legal complexity into commercial solutions, • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-border environment

Head of Commercial West Midlands (Hybrid) Up to ?120,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits We are working with a leading organisation operating within a complex, regulated environment to appoint a Head of Commercial. This is a senior leadership role focused on strengthening commercial governance, contract management and risk across a portfolio of high-value, long-term contracts. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute leader to shape best practice, drive consistency, and support strategic decision-making at a senior level. The Role Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will lead a small, high-performing team and act as the subject matter expert across all contractual and commercial matters. The focus of the role is to bring structure, control and commercial rigour to contract delivery—ensuring risk is managed, processes are robust, and contractual positions are protected. Key Responsibilities Commercial Governance & Contracts • Lead the development and implementation of commercial governance frameworks, • Ensure consistent and compliant contract management across the business, • Drive best practice in contract administration, change control and variation management, • Lead on commercial risk identification, mitigation and reporting, • Establish and standardise commercial processes across contract management and assurance, • Support audit activity and ensure robust commercial controls are in place, • Work closely with senior internal stakeholders to improve commercial capability, • Support supply chain engagement and subcontractor governance, • Lead and develop a team of 4 commercial professionals, • Support the Commercial Director and wider leadership team, • Drive a proactive, solutions-focused commercial culture What We’re Looking For • Strong background in commercial contract management within complex environments, • Proven experience managing claims, disputes and adjudications, • Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4), • Experience within public sector or government contracts (highly desirable), • Ability to interpret complex contractual and commercial information, • Confident stakeholder manager, able to influence at senior level, • Resilient, energetic and solutions-focused approach Experience & Qualifications • Degree qualified (Law, Quantity Surveying or similar) or equivalent experience, • Professional accreditation (or working towards) advantageous, • Full UK driving licence required, • Willingness to travel as required Additional Information • Hybrid working (c.2 days per month in the West Midlands office), • Competitive package including car allowance, bonus and private medical, • Opportunity to play a key role in shaping commercial strategy and governance

About Wilkes Wilkes is a leading independent Midlands law firm, recognised for its strong client relationships, commercial insight and high-quality legal advice. We act for a diverse client base including businesses, individuals, financiers and charities, and pride ourselves on delivering practical, solutions-focused advice. Our solicitors aim to be trusted advisers from the outset - combining technical expertise with a deep understanding of our clients’ commercial objectives. Client satisfaction sits at the heart of everything we do. Alongside a competitive salary, Wilkes offers a supportive and inclusive working environment. While we are ambitious and client-focused, we do not promote the excessive-hours culture often associated with firms undertaking similar quality work. We actively support flexible working where possible and place genuine emphasis on wellbeing, work-life balance and long-term career development. This is supported by enhanced family-friendly policies and a firm-wide commitment to mental health. We also believe in making a positive impact within our local communities and encourage participation in our CSR initiatives. Benefits include: • 24 days’ annual leave, with the option to purchase additional days, • Matching pension contributions up to 4%, • Life assurance at 4x base salary, • Discounts on personal conveyancing and wills, • Corporate discounts on gym memberships, restaurants and leisure activities, • Annual flu vaccinations The Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Recovery Solicitor (7+ years’ PQE) to join our established and growing Business Recovery team in Birmingham. This role will focus primarily on the non-contentious advisory side of business recovery and insolvency. The successful candidate will work closely with partners and colleagues across the team, advising clients on complex and often time-sensitive matters, managing relationships and providing commercially focused, strategic guidance. You will play a senior role within the team, supporting junior lawyers, contributing to practice development and helping to strengthen Wilkes’ reputation in this area. The Business Recovery Team Our Business Recovery team plays a pivotal role in guiding businesses and individuals through complex financial challenges. The team advises across the full spectrum of business recovery and insolvency matters, providing clear, strategic and pragmatic advice tailored to each client’s circumstances. We work closely with directors, insolvency practitioners, lenders and other professional advisers to deliver solutions during periods of corporate distress. Our work includes advising on company insolvency, restructuring, buying and selling insolvent businesses, directors’ duties and personal bankruptcy, with a focus on achieving the best possible outcome. What we're looking for: • 7+ years’ PQE in Business Recovery / Insolvency, • Strong technical and commercial expertise, • Experience advising directors, companies and individuals in financially distressed situations, • Confidence managing complex advisory matters independently, • A collaborative approach, with the ability to mentor and support junior colleagues, • Clear, pragmatic communication and sound judgment, • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities, • Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships, • Commitment to continuous professional development, • IT and case management skills