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Mechanical Estimator (MEP)£55,000 - £65,000 + Company Bonus + Hybrid Working + Career Progression + Training & Development + Early Finish Friday + Company BenefitsManchester - HybridAre you a Mechanical Estimator from an MEP or Building Services background looking to become a key technical specialist within a growing business, where you'll have the autonomy to lead major tenders, influence project success, and progress into management?This well-established MEP contractor has been delivering high-quality engineering solutions for over 60 years and continues to grow across the UK. Working across the Commercial, Healthcare, Education, Life Sciences, Heritage, Hospitality and Residential sectors, the company delivers complex mechanical and electrical projects from concept through to completion. Due to continued expansion, they are looking to add a Mechanical Estimator to strengthen their pre-construction team.In this role, you will take ownership of mechanical tenders from initial enquiry through to project handover. You'll prepare detailed cost estimates from drawings and specifications, obtain competitive supplier and subcontractor quotations, identify value engineering opportunities, assess commercial risk, and work closely with clients and internal teams to secure major MEP projects.This role would suit a Mechanical Estimator from an MEP or Building Services background looking to become a key part of a growing business, working on high-value projects while progressing into a senior or management position.The Role:Prepare mechanical estimates and manage tenders from enquiry through to handoverProduce detailed take-offs from drawings, specifications and cost plansObtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotationsIdentify value engineering opportunities and commercial risksLiaise with clients, suppliers and internal project teams throughout the tender processThe Person:Mechanical EstimatorMEP or Building Services backgroundExperience producing tender submissions and mechanical cost estimatesExperience using Trimble, Amtech or similar estimating softwareCommutable to ManchesterReference: BBBH26212AMechanical, Estimator, MEP, Building Services, Mechanical, Estimating, Tendering, HVAC, Plumbing, Cost Estimator, Take-Offs, Value Engineering, Commercial, Trimble, Amtech, Manchester, Greater Manchester, North West, Bolton, Stockport, OldhamIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications and skill set.Ernest Gordon 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 our Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers.TPBN1_UKTJ

Head of Commercial \n Upto £74,000 + Car Allowance \n Stockport \n Permanent, Full-Time (40 Hours Per week) \n \n This role is initially based onsite but there may be the opportunity to transition to a hybrid working arrangement, subject to business needs and performance \n As part of Stockport Homes Group, we are the innovative construction and trading business known as Three Sixty SHG Ltd. We have formed and grown since inception back in 2016, with a pipeline of capital works projects, new build and other external refurbishment & alterations projects. Three Sixty has the vision to design, build, refurbish and regenerate places to improve economic and social outcomes for people. \n Three Sixty is seeking an experienced Head of Commercial to lead our commercial and business support functions, supporting the effective delivery of maintenance and construction services that meet the organisational goals. \n This senior leadership role is responsible for overseeing business administration, supply chain engagement, quantity surveying, procurement, compliance, stores, fleet management, customer liaison, and works scheduling to maximise efficiency. You will lead and develop a multi-disciplinary team, champion continuous improvement, and ensure strong commercial performance across the business. \n The Role \n As Head of Commercial, you will be responsible for ensuring that the business’s support services operate efficiently, effectively, and in line with organisational goals. \n Key responsibilities include: \n\n • Leading and developing high-performing commercial and business support teams.\n, • Overseeing quantity surveying, estimating, procurement, and commercial disciplines across the business.\n, • In association with group support services you will manage business administration processes, compliance documentation, and supplier payments.\n, • Ensuring effective materials management through the Stores function and various procurement framework relationships.\n, • Lead the scheduling team to maximise operational efficiency.\n, • Driving quality management, service improvement, and digital transformation initiatives.\n, • Managing contractor compliance, including health and safety and customer service requirements.\n, • Managing fleet, plant and waste contract operations across the business.\n, • Working closely with Finance to support budget management, forecasting, and financial controls.\n, • Building strong relationships with stakeholders, suppliers, and operational teams to deliver excellent customer outcomes.\n\n About You \n We're looking for a commercially minded leader with a passion for operational excellence and customer service. \n You'll bring: \n\n • Significant commercial management and leadership experience.\n, • A strong understanding of maintenance and construction contracts arrangements.\n, • Experience managing budgets, forecasting, procurement, and contract performance.\n, • Confidence in the application of ICT systems.\n, • A track record of leading change and implementing new ways of working.\n, • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills.\n, • The ability to motivate and develop multi-disciplinary teams.\n\n Qualifications \n Essential: \n\n • HNC, BTEC level 4 qualification in Surveying, Construction Management, Procurement, Business, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.\n\n Desirable: \n\n • Degree or professional qualification in Surveying, Construction Management, Business, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.\n, • Relevant health and safety, procurement, or commercial qualifications.\n, • Holding, or willing to work towards, qualifications and training required under the Regulator of Social Housing's Competence and Conduct Standard.\n\n The SHG “Be You” approach sums up our belief that everyone has the right to be who they are, and to be that person at work, in line with SHG’s Values. We’re always looking to improve diversity within our teams to enhance this culture and to be truly representative of the communities we work in. \n This role will be on Three Sixty terms and conditions. \n Please note that we do not accept applications through third-party websites. To ensure your application is reviewed, please apply directly through our careers page. \n \n Closing Date: Friday 11th September 2026 \n Interview Date: Tuesday 29th September and Thursday 1st October 2026

We are working closely with a leading fashion supplier and are looking to recruit a talented Childrenswear Designer to join their growing design team. This is an exciting opportunity to work across a broad range of childrenswear categories, creating trend-driven and commercial collections for an international customer base. \n Based in Manchester, you'd be working across girls' and boys' apparel, cove... \n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

Horticultural Buyer Plants & BulbsLocation: Manchester preferred; Lincolnshire also consideredWorking pattern: Hybrid working availableSalary: £35,000£40,000Benefits: 25 days holiday, pension and life assuranceAre you an experienced Horticultural Buyer with strong knowledge of plants, bulbs and the European supplier market?We are recruiting for an established, family-owned horticultural business with ambitious plans for significant growth over the next five to ten years.This is an influential buying role with responsibility for an extensive seasonal range of bulbs, live plants and growing-on plants across retail, ecommerce, catalogue and wholesale channels.Reporting to the Head of Commercial and supported by an Assistant Buyer, you will take ownership of the day-to-day buying function. You will combine genuine horticultural knowledge with strong commercial judgement, helping to develop ranges, improve supplier terms and maximise sales and margin while managing availability, waste and terminal stock.The roleYou will be responsible for developing commercially successful, seasonally relevant horticultural ranges, ensuring the right products are sourced at the right quality, cost, volume and time.Working with a focused supplier base across the UK, the Netherlands, Germany and wider Europe, you will lead commercial negotiations and use your product knowledge to challenge costs, specifications, volumes and delivery plans effectively.Key responsibilities will include:Developing and managing ranges across bulbs, live plants and growing-on plants.Reviewing range structure and SKU productivity to identify opportunities for growth, innovation and rationalisation.Negotiating cost prices, commercial terms, volumes, specifications, delivery windows and supplier performance.Building productive, long-term relationships with UK and European growers and suppliers.Working closely with Merchandising and Supply colleagues to forecast demand, quantify ranges, plan volumes and phase deliveries.Owning sales, gross margin, pricing, stock, availability and waste performance across the assigned categories.Monitoring competitor ranging, pricing and promotional activity.Supporting a strong everyday-value proposition alongside selective value-added offers.Taking timely trading and clearance action to improve sell-through and manage terminal stock.Working cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Production, Marketing, Ecommerce and Wholesale teams.Providing day-to-day direction and development to an Assistant Buyer.Supporting the continued modernisation of buying processes and commercial decision-making.About youYou will ideally bring:A minimum of five years buying or category-management experience within horticulture, plants, bulbs, nursery stock or a closely related live-product category.Strong knowledge of bulbs, plants, seasonality, quality standards and supplier capability.Proven experience of supplier sourcing and commercial negotiation.Experience of building and trading seasonal ranges with accountability for sales, margin, pricing and stock.Strong numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to turn performance data into commercial action.A practical, hands-on and collaborative working style.The confidence to introduce new ideas while respecting the knowledge and experience already within an established business.Experience of sourcing from the Netherlands, Germany or the wider European horticultural market would be particularly valuable. Dutch or German language skills would be beneficial but are not essential.TravelThe role will involve travel between company locations and UK suppliers, together with approximately three to four European sourcing visits each year, principally to the Netherlands and Germany.The opportunityThis is an excellent opportunity to make a visible difference within a successful, long-established horticultural business.The company offers a friendly working environment, deep product expertise and genuine commercial headroom. For the right person, there is considerable scope to shape the range, strengthen supplier relationships, develop the buying team and help modernise the commercial approach.TPBN1_UKTJ

Your new companyHays are delighted to be partnering with a leading FTSE-listed organisation to recruit a Dutch Speaking Accountant. This is an exciting opportunity to join a globally recognised business with a strong international presence and a reputation for developing and retaining top finance talent. Offering a fully remote working arrangement, excellent benefits package and bonus scheme, this role would suit a qualified or part-qualified accountant looking to develop their career within a fast-paced, multinational environment. \n Your new roleReporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in supporting the financial accounting operations of the Dutch business unit, ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements. Responsibilities will include managing the period-end close process, supporting internal and external audits, assisting with budgeting and forecasting activities, processing supplier invoices and payment runs, maintaining financial records, reconciling bank accounts and general ledger balances, and ensuring the integrity of financial data. You will work closely with operational stakeholders across the business, acting as a trusted finance contact for financial management queries while contributing to projects and continuous improvements to finance processes, controls and reporting standards. \n What you'll need to succeed \n\n • Fluent Dutch and English language skills, both written and verbal\n, • Previous experience within a financial accounting or management accounting role\n, • Strong knowledge of month-end processes and reconciliations\n, • Strong Excel and systems skills\n, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities\n, • A proactive and detail-oriented approach to work\n\n What you'll get in returnYou'll be joining a highly successful FTSE-listed business that genuinely invests in its people, offering a competitive salary of up to £65,000, an attractive annual bonus scheme and the flexibility of remote working. The organisation promotes an excellent work-life balance through flexible working arrangements, alongside a generous holiday entitlement and a competitive pension package.This is an outstanding opportunity to build your career within a globally recognised business, where you'll have access to ongoing development, exposure to international finance operations and clear opportunities for progression. In addition, you'll benefit from a comprehensive benefits package, a collaborative and supportive culture, and the chance toWhat 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 on your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Manufacturing Engineer \n Salary: £45,000–£50,000 plus pension and benefitsLocation: StockportType: Permanent, full-time \n Are you a Manufacturing Engineer with strong experience in NPI or NPD and a good understanding of Design for Manufacture and Design for Assembly? \n Our client is an established manufacturing business looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to support new product introduction, engineering change and production improvement activity. \n Working across design, quality, procurement, suppliers and operations, you will help turn product designs into practical, efficient and reliable manufacturing solutions. This is a varied role with a strong focus on NPI/NPD, production readiness and supplier collaboration. Job Description \n Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Supporting NPI and NPD projects from concept through to production\n, • Reviewing designs using DFM and DFA principles\n, • Identifying manufacturing risks and recommending practical solutions\n, • Coordinating trials, validation and production-readiness activity\n, • Supporting the introduction of new processes, equipment and production tooling\n, • Working with suppliers to resolve technical issues and improve performance\n, • Reviewing engineering drawings, CAD information and technical specifications\n, • Supporting engineering change processes\n, • Investigating production issues and leading root cause analysis\n, • Working with quality, procurement, supply chain and operations to improve cost, quality and efficiency\n Person Specification \n We are looking for someone with: \n\n • Experience in manufacturing, production, NPI or NPD engineering\n, • Strong involvement in taking products from design through to manufacture\n, • A thorough understanding of DFM and DFA\n, • The ability to interpret engineering drawings and CAD information\n, • Experience working with cross-functional teams and external suppliers\n, • Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills\n, • An HNC, HND or equivalent engineering qualification\n\n Tooling experience would be highly beneficial, particularly where this has involved specification, trials, validation, supplier-held tooling or production readiness. \n Experience with PPAP, supplier audits, engineering change control, cost modelling or Lean manufacturing would also be advantageous. Why Apply? \n This is a good opportunity to join an established manufacturing business in a role offering: \n\n • £45,000–£50,000 salary\n, • Company pension and additional benefits\n, • Involvement in NPI and NPD projects\n, • The chance to influence manufacturability at an early stage\n, • Broad exposure across engineering, operations, quality and supply chain\n, • A permanent, site-based position in Bredbury, Stockport\n\n This role may suit candidates currently working as a Manufacturing Engineer, NPI Engineer, NPD Engineer, Production Engineer or Process Engineer. \n To apply, please submit your CV by clicking on the relevant links. If successful, you will be contacted by one of our consultants within three working days. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we expect to receive, if you do not hear from us within this time, you should presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. \n Grassroots Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency and a recruitment business in respect of this vacancy.

Mechanical Design / Process Design EngineerManchester, UKAbout EdinaEstablished in 1985, Edina is a leading international power generation specialist, delivering low-carbon, cost-effective energy and battery storage solutions. Using diverse fuel sources like biogas, natural gas and landfill gas, Edina supports clients in improving energy efficiency, reducing emissions and achieving net zero goals.With over 230 employees and global operations, Edina combines innovative technology, in-house manufacturing and strong customer values, sustainability, flexibility and integrity to provide reliable, tailored power solutions and exceptional after-sales support across public and industrial sectors.At the core of our operations is a commitment to excellence and responsibility. We foster a culture where safety is paramount, and our company values guide every decision we make:People – Our staff are our core asset. Individually and collectively, they are critical to the success of our vision.Organisation – We are engaged, loyal, and accountable in achieving our goals.Work – Working safely is not just a policy, it is our responsibility.Ethics – We embrace honesty, integrity, and respect, doing the right thing every time.Reputation – We strive for excellence in our processes, enabling us to achieve best-in-class industry standards.Joining Edina means being part of a global team that values innovation, collaboration and personal growth, where your contribution helps shape a sustainable future.We are currently looking for a Mechanical Design / Process Design Engineer to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis.The Benefits- Competitive salary- 25 days’ annual leave plus local Statutory Holidays- Enhanced Holiday Entitlement based on length of service- Company pension scheme with an attractive employer contribution percentage- Private healthcare scheme- Life Insurance- Employee Assistance Programme- Cycle to Work Scheme- Career development opportunities- Continued investment in employee training to further enhance knowledge, expertise and creativityThis is a career-defining opportunity for a mechanical engineer with experience in technical management and the development of energy projects to join our forward-thinking organisation.With exposure to CHP, Tri-Generation and Battery Energy Storage projects, this role offers technical depth, variety and the chance to continually expand your expertise across innovative energy technologies.In return for your expertise, you will be supported by our strong in-house capabilities, collaborative project teams and ongoing investment in training and development.So, if you are looking for a role where your designs move the dial on efficiency, sustainability and innovation, we would love to hear from you.The RoleAs a Mechanical Design / Process Design Engineer, you will lead the mechanical design of our energy projects.You will be helping to create some of the most innovative and sophisticated energy solutions available, producing megawatt-capable products that save on energy costs and deliver energy utilisation of up to 95%.Producing detailed engineering documentation, you will support the successful delivery of Combined Heat and Power (CHP), Tri Generation, and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) installations from initial concept through to commissioning and operation.Working closely with the Design Manager, you will generate specifications, process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, and functional and technical design documents, and oversee the design of mechanical systems.You will also perform safety assessments, carry out pipe and pump sizing calculations, and co-ordinate CAD design activities to ensure quality and timely delivery.Additionally, you will:- Liaise with project managers, suppliers, and clients- Assist with project budgeting and cost-effective design delivery- Manage supplier performance and sign off in line with project quality plans- Provide on-site technical support, including layout surveys and troubleshootingAboutYouTo be considered as a Mechanical Design / Process Design Engineer, you will need:- To hold a minimum qualification of HNC/D or degree qualified in mechanical engineering or equivalent, with a focus on power generation- To have a minimum of five years’ experience in successful technical management and development of Energy Projects- To be a competent Mechanical Engineer with experience in power generation, pipework, and ventilation design, CDM and health & safety- To have effective IT skills and be competent in the use of Microsoft Office packages and experience using AutoCAD 3D or equivalent- To hold a full, current driving licenceHours of work: Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 5.00pm and Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm.The closing date for applications is 4.00pm on Monday, 31st August 2026.Other organisations may call this role Mechanical Engineer, Project Design Engineer, Mechanical Systems Engineer, Energy Projects Design Engineer, Mechanical Project Engineer, M&E Engineer, M&E Design Engineer, Technical Design Engineer, or Mechanical Design Specialist.Edina is an equal opportunities employer.So, if you are ready to design the future of low-carbon energy as a Mechanical Design / Process Design Engineer, please apply via the button shown. 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Manufacturing Engineer \n\n • Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time\n, • Location: Manchester\n, • Salary: £40,000- £50,000\n\n An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing Engineer to join a forward-thinking engineering and manufacturing business. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys improving processes, driving efficiencies, and working closely with production, quality, and design teams to deliver world-class manufacturing performance. \n Day-to-day of the role: \n Process Improvement & Manufacturing Development \n\n • Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes.\n, • Design and implement process flows and production layouts to maximise efficiency.\n, • Analyse production workflows and identify opportunities for process and cost improvements.\n\n Production Support \n\n • Provide technical support to production teams and resolve manufacturing challenges.\n, • Work collaboratively with shop-floor personnel to identify and implement practical solutions.\n, • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards across manufacturing operations.\n\n Equipment & Tooling \n\n • Specify, select, and oversee the installation of new manufacturing equipment.\n, • Maintain and improve existing production and testing equipment to enhance productivity.\n, • Design and source fixtures and tooling to support manufacturing requirements.\n\n Cost Reduction & Lean Manufacturing \n\n • Analyse manufacturing costs and identify opportunities to reduce expenditure.\n, • Drive lean manufacturing initiatives to minimise waste and improve operational efficiency.\n, • Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to optimise material usage and supplier solutions.\n\n Documentation & Continuous Improvement \n\n • Produce and maintain manufacturing documentation, SOPs, work instructions, and process flow diagrams.\n, • Ensure process changes are accurately documented and communicated.\n, • Lead continuous improvement projects and training initiatives across production teams.\n\n Required Skills & Qualifications \n\n • Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.\n, • Significant experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, or a similar environment.\n, • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and production systems.\n, • Experience using CAD software such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks.\n, • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.\n, • Excellent problem-solving, organisational, and project management skills.\n, • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across departments.\n, • Knowledge of quality systems such as ISO 9001.\n, • Permanent right to work in the UK.\n\n Benefits \n\n • Opportunity to work within an innovative engineering and manufacturing environment.\n, • Play a key role in driving operational excellence and business improvement.\n, • Exposure to the latest manufacturing technologies and engineering solutions.\n, • Collaborative culture with opportunities for professional growth and development.\n, • Chance to make a tangible impact on manufacturing performance, efficiency, and sustainability initiatives.\n\n To apply for this Manufacturing Engineer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.

Job Title: Costs Draftsperson \n Location: Sharston, Manchester M22 4SN \n Salary: Up to £50,000, dependent on experience \n Job type: Full Time, Permanent \n About Us: \n Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award winning, no win no fee law firm specialising exclusively in personal injury claims. Headquartered in Manchester, we support clients nationwide across all areas of personal injury, including employers' liability, serious injury, clinical negligence, occupiers' and public liability, road traffic accidents and industrial disease. \n We are ranked 64th in The Lawyer UK Top 200, out of more than 10,000 law firms nationwide, and after achieving a 20% year on year growth, Express Solicitors are the largest personal injury claimant firm in the UK. \n Our commitment to outstanding client care is reflected in our Trustpilot rating of 4.8 (Excellent), placing us among the highest rated firms in the sector. \n About the role: \n We are currently looking for a Cost Draftsperson to join our established costs department of 40 plus. \n This position will be to support other senior case handlers with their drafting requirements, working in an assisting capacity. \n The ideal candidate will possess 2 to 10 years' experience working either in-house or for an external supplier of costs drafting services. They will have experience of preparing formal bills and supplementary documents for detailed assessment on fast track & multi track cases. \n This is an exciting opportunity for a Draftsperson to work with a thriving in house team, in the personal injury and clinical negligence field. \n The role also offers excellent career development prospects for the right candidate, as the firm offers training contracts or support through the ACL qualification, for those candidates who prove themselves. \n Responsibilities: \n\n • Reporting to the Dept Head and Line Manager.\n, • Working to WIP target.\n, • Drafting work to estimated completion dates set by supervisor.\n, • Drafting formal bills for inter partes detailed assessment.\n, • Drafting N260 statements of costs.\n, • Preparing risk assessments.\n, • Preparing Part 8 proceedings for issue.\n, • Investigating all disbursement liabilities.\n, • Accurately reviewing the client ledger and accounts information.\n, • Completing Work Check lists.\n, • Preparing Precedent S and Q documents.\n, • Commencing Detailed Assessment proceedings on approved work.\n\n Person Specification: \n\n • 2 to 10 year's drafting experience in the claimant personal injury sector.\n, • Completion of a legal qualification (LLB, GDL, LPC) desirable.\n, • Excellent written and oral communication skills.\n, • Drafting skills associated with completing Precedent H, R and Q and finalising formal bills in Multi Track and budgeted cases.\n, • Experience of working to target.\n, • You will have a flexible approach and be able to respond to rapid changes in working schedules and priorities. For this, you will need to be organised and able to communicate clearly with people at all levels.\n, • Applicants should be committed and hardworking individuals who enjoy operating in a pressurised and highly motivated team environment. You will be able to demonstrate the ability to work on your own initiative with the minimum of supervision.\n, • Knowledge of time recording procedures.\n, • Working knowledge of the Civil Procedures Rules and Detailed Assessment process.\n, • Analytical skills and attention to detail are essential.\n, • Consistently produce work which is accurate and well-presented.\n, • The role involves the use of IT systems and therefore computer literacy, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages is essential.\n, • Experience of using Proclaim Case Management System and Costs Master software is essential.\n, • Experience of working in-house.\n\n Salary & Hours: \n\n • Salary of up to £50,000, dependent on experience.\n, • Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday.\n\n Benefits: \n\n • Hybrid Working - Flexible hybrid working pattern.\n, • 23 Days Holiday - Rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays.\n, • Extra Holidays - 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement.\n, • Looking After Your Health - Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme.\n, • Looking After Your Well-being - 24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more.\n, • Work Life / Balance - Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget.\n\n Recruitment Process: \n Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams and will include scenario-based questioning. \n Our employees are our most important asset, we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. \n Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. \n Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Costs Draftsperson, Costs Draftsman, Legal Executive, Costs Lawyer, Costs Solicitor will also be considered for this role.

Are you a Fire sprinkler PM used to working to time sales and budgets? \n I am looking for a sprinkler project manager to join a growing weel known company ion the fire industry. \n What you will be doing \n\n • Leading project Initiation/handover meetings with all stakeholders including Sales, Design, QS.\n, • Production and maintenance of project programme.\n, • Communication with clients throughout the life of a project.\n, • Maintenance of central project file records.\n, • Attendance at internal project Cost To Complete (CTC) meetings.\n, • Completion and submission to relevant stakeholders of all end-of-project documentation e.g. O&M, As-Fitted Drawings, Certification.\n, • Ensuring installers are adequately briefed, are competent & qualified to fulfill all project requirements.\n, • Raising PORs using authorised Tier 1 suppliers.\n, • Supporting and managing of on-site resources ensuring all issues are resolved and the programme maintained.\n, • Participating with internal & third party audits.\n, • Identifying, recording & ensuring the resolution of any supplier generated non-conformities.\n, • Consulting with subject matter experts where required.\n, • Management of material and labour costs.\n, • Identification and invoicing of variations to contract.\n, • Raising of final accounts.\n, • Undertaking & recording on-site inspections in accordance with EHS001 scheduled frequency.\n, • Facilitating on-site toolbox talks.\n, • Completion of all H&S related documentation Inc. RAMs, attendance sheets etc.\n\n What we will need from you (all essential) \n\n • Working knowledge of BS EN 12845 & LPS1048 Schemes.\n, • Working knowledge of engineering drawings.\n, • LPCB Testing & Commissioning Module 2 Competent.\n, • LPCB Site Inspection Module 1 Competent.\n, • Familiarity with the principles of Prince 2 project management methodologies.\n, • Experience in managing complex, large budget projects in the construction industry.\n, • Practiced at management of on-site labour & resources.\n, • Valid SMSTS & CSCS Card Holder.\n, • Knowledge of CDM Management Principles.\n, • Extensive knowledge of production of project documentation eg. RAMs, Quality Plans, Project Plans, Cost Sheets (CTC), Trackers.\n, • Familiarity with all standard MS office applications\n, • Commercial acumen - Identifies and maximises project cost savings.\n\n What you can expect in return \n\n • Salary Range competitive and negotiable depending on experience.\n, • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and opportunity to buy 5 days.\n, • Contributory company pension scheme\n, • Life Assurance\n, • £5k Car Allowance\n, • Private medical scheme\n, • Hours: 36.5 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 8.45 – 16.40, Friday 8.45 – 4pm)\n\n

Location: Stockport, Hybrid - 4 days in officeSalary: £27,000 per annumAbout UsOur client is a specialist organisation working across the elections, technology and print sectors , helping customers deliver secure and well-managed electoral processes.As the business continues to grow, they are looking for a detail-oriented and customer-focused Account Executive to join their Client Services team. This is an opportunity to build a career within a specialist environment where organisation, accuracy and reliability are highly valued.The RoleWe're looking for an Account Executive - Full-Service Elections to help coordinate and deliver a variety of customer election projects.You'll be involved throughout the process, from taking the initial customer brief through to supporting nominations, ballot processing and post-election activity. You'll work closely with customers, Account Managers, Administrators, suppliers and internal teams to make sure projects are delivered accurately and within agreed deadlines.This would suit someone who enjoys a busy, varied role, is naturally organised and takes pride in getting the detail right.Key ResponsibilitiesWork with customers to understand their requirements and ensure accurate project briefs are prepared.Coordinate and monitor online election projects through their various stages.Check nomination information and ensure processes are completed accurately.Support ballot processing and assist with voting-related queries.Keep project information, records and documentation up to date.Coordinate information between customers, internal teams and external suppliers.Help Account Managers and Administrators manage competing priorities and deadlines.Maintain professional and responsive communication with customers.Take part in post-election reviews, capturing feedback and identifying areas for improvement.Raise supplier requests and obtain pricing in line with company procedures.Assist with checking invoices and ensuring billing information is accurate.Provide general support across the Full-Service Elections team when required.About YouWe're looking for someone who is organised, dependable and comfortable working to tight deadlines . You'll need to enjoy working with detailed information and be confident communicating with a range of people.Ideally, you'll have:Experience in print, technology, elections or another relevant client-focused environment .A background in administration, customer service, account support or project coordination.Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach.Strong written and verbal communication skills.The ability to juggle multiple tasks without losing sight of deadlines.A good understanding of processes and the confidence to raise issues when something doesn't look right.Good commercial awareness and an understanding of supplier pricing, purchasing or invoicing.Good Microsoft Office skills and confidence learning new systems.A proactive and team-focused attitude.Previous elections experience would be beneficial, but training will be provided for the right candidate.What We Offer£27,000 per annumHybrid working with 4 days per week in our Stockport office .The opportunity to develop specialist experience across elections, technology and print.A varied role with exposure to customer management and project delivery.Supportive colleagues and a collaborative working environment.Opportunities to develop your skills and progress within the business.Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.TPBN1_UKTJ

Service Engineer (Field Based)About the CompanyOur client is a leading supplier of CNC machine tools and automation solutions, supporting manufacturers across the UK and Ireland. They work with businesses operating in a wide range of industries, including:AerospacePower GenerationMotorsportOil & GasMedicalAutomotivePrecision EngineeringWith a strong reputation for delivering high-quality CNC machinery alongside exceptional aftersales support, they are looking to expand their field service team with an experienced Service Engineer.The RoleAs a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out planned servicing, preventative maintenance and fault diagnosis on a range of CNC machine tools at customer sites. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established engineering business that invests in its people and offers long-term career development.Key ResponsibilitiesCarry out scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance on CNC machine tools.Diagnose faults and carry out repairs where required.Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, providing a professional service at all times.Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company health and safety procedures.Complete service documentation accurately and communicate technical information internally in line with company quality processes.About YouTime-served engineer with a recognised engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.Based within the Greater Manchester area, with the ability to travel to customer sites across the North of England and occasionally throughout the UK and Ireland.Strong communication and customer service skills.Proactive approach to fault finding and problem solving.Good knowledge of CNC turning and milling machine tools.Previous experience servicing or maintaining CNC machine tools is desirable.Experience with Fanuc, Siemens and/or Heidenhain CNC controls is advantageous.What's on OfferCompetitive salary.Company vehicle.25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.Life assurance.Private health insurance.Employee benefits scheme, including discounts at major retailers and gyms.Ongoing training and career development within a growing engineering business.TPBN1_UKTJ

Assistant Merchandiser | Lifestyle Brand \n The Role:As an Assistant Merchandiser, you'll be at the heart of their stock and planning operations ensuring the right product is in the right place, at the right time, and at the right price. You'll support the Merchandising team to produce strategic, profitable seasonal range plans while helping to manage stock. This role is analytical, hands-on, and crucial for driving the commercial success of the business. \n What You'll Do: \n\n • \n Support the Merchandiser in planning, forecasting and trading product categories to achieve sales, profit and stock targets. \n • \n Produce and analyse weekly trading reports, identifying risks and opportunities while making recommendations to maximise profitability. \n • \n Monitor sales performance, stock levels and intake, reforecasting demand and optimising availability throughout the season. \n • \n Manage purchase orders, deliveries and supplier critical paths, working closely with suppliers, logistics and internal teams to resolve supply chain issues. \n • \n Analyse category performance, sell-through and stock data to inform range decisions, blanket orders and strategic stock planning. \n • \n Collaborate closely with Buying and cross-functional teams on seasonal planning, budgeting and commercially balanced product ranges. \n • \n Prepare regular trade and performance reports, support wider merchandising projects. \n\n About You: \n\n • \n 2 years' experience at Allocator / MAA level. \n • \n Highly analytical with excellent numerical skills and attention to detail. \n • \n Confident using Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and data analysis functions. \n • \n Able to prioritise workload and thrive in a fast-paced retail environment. \n • \n Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. \n\n Why You'll Love Working Here: \n\n • \n Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home. \n • \n Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle. \n • \n Company bonus scheme. \n • \n Subsidised canteen and free on-site parking. \n • \n A supportive environment that values your growth, wellbeing, and long-term career development. \n • \n The chance to be part of a team that genuinely celebrates each other's wins. \n\n BH36885

About the Company \n \n \n We’re working with a leading Legal 500 ranked national law firm with a strong reputation in claimant work. With a genuinely people focused culture and a commitment to high-quality, meaningful legal work, they are continuing to grow their specialist costs team. \n \n \n About the Role \n \n \n This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Costs Draftsman / Costs Lawyer to join a busy and expanding national team based in Manchester. You’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative environment where your expertise is valued and your development actively encouraged. \n \n \n Responsibilities \n \n \n\n • Drafting and preparing Court of Protection Bills of Costs for assessment\n, • Providing clear, practical advice and taking instructions from clients throughout the process\n, • Supporting wider costs drafting requirements across the business, including inter partes Bills of Costs where required\n, • Offering technical guidance and support to fee earners\n, • Contributing to the development of junior team members through mentoring or training (where appropriate)\n\n \n \n This role offers exposure to a varied and evolving caseload within a highly regarded national costs function. \n \n \n Qualifications \n \n \n\n • Minimum 2 years’ experience in costs drafting (in-house or external supplier background)\n\n \n \n Required Skills \n \n \n\n • Strong understanding of legal processes and costs procedures\n, • Experience using IT systems and time recording tools\n, • Ability to manage a busy caseload and competing deadlines with strong attention to detail\n, • A proactive and adaptable approach to changing priorities\n, • Excellent communication skills with a confident, professional manner\n\n \n \n Preferred Skills \n \n \n\n • ACL qualification or equivalent legal qualification (e.g. CILEX)\n, • Exposure to multiple legal departments or wider costs disciplines\n\n \n \n Pay range and compensation package \n \n \n\n • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with option to purchase additional leave)\n, • Competitive, flexible pension scheme\n, • Two paid volunteering days per year\n, • Westfield Health membership with medical cashback and Aviva Digital GP access\n, • Strong focus on wellbeing and mental health support\n, • Flexible hybrid working through a “Flexible by Choice” approach (role dependent)\n\n \n \n Equal Opportunity Statement \n \n \n This is a chance to join a growing Legal 500 firm with a strong claimant focus, where collaboration, development, and quality of work genuinely matter. You’ll be part of a team that values expertise, encourages progression, and supports a healthy work-life balance.

£37K - £42K This leading supplier of rotating equipment (electric motors, pumps and inverters) are seeking an Internal Sales Engineer/Advisor to work in the Sales Department and to ensure that the company achieves its sales target. Reporting into the Internal Sales Manager, the overall purpose of your role is to be accountable for customers that want to place orders for new or existing products, or if they need a replacement product. Your duties will involve: \n\n • Assist in the quoting and selling of electric motors, pumps and inverters\n, • Complete the daily paperwork as required in the department, including but not limited to job paperwork, the daily spreadsheet and quotations.\n, • Manage motor stock and be responsible for the motor stock check at the end of each 4-week period or other times as required.\n, • Chasing feedback off customers\n, • Follow up with quotes and chase orders\n, • Manage, and carry out if necessary, the feedback following job quotations for the sales department, including calling customers for quote progress.\n, • Assist in fulfilling orders for the sales new business website. If possible initiate ideas in order to improve sales.\n, • Liaise with suppliers to get the best possible terms on motors and other items sold. Find new suppliers in order to improve terms.\n, • Make suggestions for the introduction of new products and set up alliances with new manufacturers.\n, • Provide support to the sales and other departments when necessary.\n, • Negotiating prices as well as looking at existing pricing structures\n\n To apply you must have: - \n\n • Previous internal sales experience in the engineering sector, in particular electric motors, pumps, gearboxes, rotating equipment and inverters (essential)\n, • Good knowledge of Word and Excel\n, • This is a full time office based role (not hybrid)\n, • Dynamic, motivated and always seeking to bring in more sales\n\n What's on offer:- \n\n • Quarterly bonus\n, • Free parking\n, • Please note: this role offers extensive career progression\n, • The company operates a fully office based role \n, • The opportunity to advance into a senior role\n\n INDD

Health Safety Environmental Facilities Manager \n Manchester \n Highly competitive plus car allowance and benefits \n \n Following a period of incredible growth my client, a supplier of consumables to the retail industry, now has an excellent opportunity for a HSEF Manager to join their team in Manchester. \n \n Our client offers a generous salary, market leading benefits and excellent career progression opportunities. \n \n Role Purpose: \n \n To ensure that the Company is compliant with current Health, Safety and Environment legislation. To actively promote Health and Safety in the workplace. To manage Operational facilities and ensure the working environment charter is adhered to. Assure the effective functioning of a facility to provide an efficient and safe working environment for employees and their activities by using best business practices to manage resources, services and processes to meet the needs of the company. \n \n Key Accountabilities: \n \n\n • Ensure legal compliance across Health, Safety and Environmental requirements, including the effective implementation of policies and Global Standards.\n, • Lead and coordinate internal and external EHS audits, including annual EHS audits, and lead the achievement and ongoing maintenance of ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 accreditation.\n, • Provide leadership and oversight of company facilities management, including ownership of business continuity planning and effective budget management\n, • Act as the appointed competent person for Health, Safety and Environmental matters across the site(s), providing professional advice and assurance to the Leadership Team.\n, • Lead the management of facilities suppliers and service contracts, ensuring appropriate HSEF standards, performance, cost control, and contractual compliance are maintained.\n\n \n \n Duties include: \n\n • To be responsible for leading investigating Health and Safety Accidents/ near misses within the company and supporting any inspections and enforcements as required.\n, • To provide on a monthly basis Health and Safety Stats (Lost Time Accidents/ RIDDOR) to the Management Team along with trend analysis and recommendations for future improvements.\n, • To make recommendations on how to reduce accidents and incidents in the workplace.\n, • To analyse Employer Liability Claims and to make recommendations.\n, • To advise on HSE training requirements with the Operations Trainer to deliver “Tool Box” talks.\n, • To ensure that all are required H & S and Environmental data is inputted into the system.\n, • Work with the sustainability team to deliver our environmental objectives as per the plan defined by the team.\n, • Promoting a culture of safety within the workplace, which will enhance EHS standards and awareness e.g. campaigns, awards, competitions.\n, • Maintain HSE policies and procedures and ensure that all managers, supervisors and staff are fully trained and comply with both statutory and corporate requirements.\n, • Advise management team on the appropriate interpretation and likely impact of developments in legislation and best practice.\n, • Co-ordinate the provision of HSEF input to budget, new capital projects and refurbishment programmes.\n, • Respond to emergency situations or other urgent issues involving the HSE and facility from a reactive perspective but proactively create an emergency preparedness plan e.g. testing, drills, scenario planning to ensure we can take any learnings and implement\n, • Monitoring compliance within the operation on training e.g. Completion of MHE refreshers – highlighting and escalating any gaps as required.\n\n \n The successful candidate will be highly experienced in a senior Health, Safety & Facilities role and will hold a NEBOSH diploma. \n \n Candidates from a logistics background will be of particular interest but we are also keen to hear from candidates from manufacturing, distribution, etc. \n \n Apply online or for further information contact one of our specialist consultants quoting reference number: NJR16696 \n

Regional Service Engineers \n NW - Manchester to Carlisle \n Competitive Package \n Overview \n My client is the UKs largest independent supplier of drives and motors and supplier of the year for the last 3 years. They are looking for 2 External Drive Service Engineers to install, service, test, and commission Variable Speed Drives and Control Panels. The role will be based from local depots with visits to clients within the region. \n Reporting to the Service Manager – the successful candidate will be responsible to attend various customers sites around the UK for routine service work on all makes of Variable Speed Drives, Soft Starts, with installation and refitting of new for old. Responsive breakdown callouts are also required from engineers on a rota basis. Assist with their hire business with regards to installations and commissioning on site and ongoing operation of installed equipment. \n Tasks \n\n • Service Existing Customers Drives.\n, • Assist in small installations of MCC’s, New for Old Variable Speed Drivees and Soft starters.\n, • Attend breakdowns to customers sites for reactive maintenance.\n, • Test and Commission Products offered by the company.\n, • Mark up drawings with modifications.\n, • Support the sales team.\n, • Liaise with customers on site regarding technical and progress work.\n\n Experience & Qualifications \n The successful candidate will be commercially aware and have a strong engineering background. \n\n • Applicants will ideally have experience of various industry sectors such as, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, paper & pulp, petrochemical, chemical manufacturing, and mining & aggregate companies.\n, • Ideally qualified to a minimum of C & G Part 1, 2 7 3, HNC/ONC in electrical/electronic engineering. yes\n, • IEE 18th Edition yes\n, • Inspections & Testing Certificate – Desirable. 23xx\n, • Hold a current JIB Skills Card or CCSC. - no\n, • Safety Passport.\n, • Have good working knowledge of 240 – 690 LV, single and 3 phase systems etc. yes\n, • Direct online starting and Start Delta Starting knowledge is essential. yes\n, • PC knowledge is preferred as software programmes are used on certain products for commissioning. yes\n, • Working Knowledge of PLC, Soft Start & Variable Speed Drives, Instrumentation and 4-20mA Control would be an advantage, however training will be provided.\n, • Excellent Communication Skills\n\n Capabilities \n\n • Must be customer focused\n, • Should have the desire to enhance your product knowledge by use of your key partners training and attend courses when arranged by the company.\n, • Be required to maintain calm under pressure during major plant shutdowns.\n, • Must be a team player and be able to contribute towards team goals.\n, • You will be required to operate within a rolling rate basis for 24/7 cover.\n\n Additional Information \n\n • A competitive benefits package is on offer\n, • Generous call out and standby rates are paid in addition to salary package offered.\n, • A full and Valid Driving Licence is required as a company vehicle will be provided.\n

Axon Moore are delighted to be working with a rapidly growing business in Manchester city centre, to appoint a Management Accountant to the team. The business has grown consistently year on year and continues to scale rapidly. They are looking to build a finance team who will drive the business forward by delivering meaningful insight to help the wider business make better decisions and this role is a key part of that.You'll report to the Head of Finance, taking ownership of the month-end process whilst helping to build reporting, controls and systems to gear up for the next period of growth. This role offers a genuine opportunity to grow into a future Finance Manager or Finance Business Partner position as the business continues to expand.Salary & Benefits£45-55k DOE, hybrid working 3 days in the office, early finish Fridays, central Manchester location, 2 weeks Christmas close down, Medicash, Pension, 24 days holiday plus banks.Key Responsibilities\n\n • Own the month-end close process, preparing accurate monthly management accounts, journals, accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations and management reporting.\n, • Ensure accurate revenue recognition, review COGS, manufacturing margins, inventory movements and project profitability to support reliable financial reporting.\n, • Produce insightful financial analysis and reporting on business performance, revenue streams, sales, margins and operational trends to support decision-making.\n, • Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Consultancy and Operations teams to improve financial visibility and provide commercial insight into projects and business performance.\n, • Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning through robust analysis and performance monitoring.\n, • Manage cash flow forecasting, daily cash reporting, supplier payment proposals and treasury activities while monitoring key working capital metrics.\n, • Oversee inventory accounting, including WIP and GRNI reconciliations, investigate stock variances and strengthen inventory controls and costing accuracy.\n, • Lead finance compliance activities, including VAT returns, payroll support, year-end audit, statutory reporting and R&D tax claim preparation.\n, • Drive continuous improvement of finance processes, systems, controls and reporting to support scalability and business growth.\n, • Support, coach and develop junior finance team members while working closely with the Head of Finance to enhance financial understanding across the wider business.\nEssential Requirements\n\n, • Nearly or fully qualified ACCA/CIMA\n, • 3+ experience preparing monthly management accounts in an SME sized business\n, • Experience working within a manufacturing or project-based environment.\n, • Excellent Excel skills and use of Power BI would be beneficial.\n, • Proactive, accountable and comfortable taking ownership from start to finish.\n, • Strong commercial awareness and analytical capability\n, • building relationships with non-finance stakeholders.\n, • Naturally curious with strong attention to detail.\nFor more information, contact Harriett Busby at Axon Moore.INDFIN

Design Engineer - Specialist Vehicle Solutions Job Title Design Engineer Reporting To Engineering Manager Purpose of the Role We are seeking an experienced Design Engineer to support the development and manufacture of specialist vehicle-based solutions. This role will involve designing bespoke mechanical and electrical integration components, producing engineering documentation, and supporting projects from initial concept through to final implementation. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering innovative vehicle enhancement and equipment installation projects while ensuring designs meet quality, safety, and customer requirements. Key Responsibilities Develop design solutions for specialist vehicle modification and equipment integration projects. Produce detailed 2D and 3D CAD models, technical drawings, and manufacturing documentation. Design brackets, mounting systems, enclosures, and supporting vehicle adaptations. Create and maintain engineering specifications, assembly instructions, and bills of materials. Ensure all designs align with relevant industry standards, safety requirements, and operational specifications. Collaborate with manufacturing, purchasing, and workshop teams to support efficient project delivery. Assist with prototype development, product trials, and design verification activities. Investigate technical issues and implement corrective design improvements where required. Maintain engineering records, design revisions, and document control procedures. Support supplier and customer technical discussions throughout the project lifecycle. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing product performance, quality, and cost efficiency. Candidate Requirements HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Automotive Engineering, or a related discipline. Previous experience in a design engineering role within a manufacturing, automotive, transport, or engineering environment. Proficient in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, AutoCAD, CATIA, or similar. Understanding of fabrication, assembly, and manufacturing processes. Experience producing technical drawings and engineering documentation. Awareness of electrical or electro-mechanical integration would be advantageous. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise workload effectively. Excellent communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally. Desirable Experience Experience designing equipment installations, vehicle enhancements, mobile workspaces, transport solutions, or specialist engineering products. Exposure to regulated industries where compliance and documentation are essential. Knowledge of mechanical assemblies, electrical systems integration, or bespoke product development. Familiarity with engineering change control processes. Personal Attributes Methodical and detail-focused approach. Proactive mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement. Strong commitment to quality, safety, and engineering best practice. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and within a team environment. Success Measures Delivery of engineering projects within agreed timescales. Accuracy and quality of design output. Reduction of manufacturing and installation-related issues. Compliance with customer and industry requirements. Contribution to process improvements and operational efficiencies. Package £40,000 - £45,000 Permanent, full-time position. Day shiftsWe use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure 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 Opportunity to work on bespoke engineering projects within a growing specialist manufacturing environment.Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website

Contracts Advisor – Risk & Compliance UK Wide HybridWe're working with a brilliant leading national UK law firm that is looking to appoint a Contracts Advisor into its established Risk & Compliance team.This is a fantastic opportunity for a contracts professional who enjoys working at the intersection of commercial contracts, legal risk and regulatory compliance, and wants to take ownership of a broad portfolio of client and supplier agreements.You'll work closely with Partners, senior stakeholders, Procurement and the wider Risk & Compliance function, providing practical, commercially focused advice and helping the firm manage contractual and regulatory risk.The Role?As Contracts Advisor, you'll have a particular focus on client contracts and engagement terms\n\n • Reviewing, drafting and negotiating client engagement terms, contracts and agreements\n, • Advising on outside counsel guidelines, panel terms, engagement letters and standard terms of business\n, • Identifying and assessing legal, regulatory and commercial risks within contracts\n, • Advising stakeholders on departures from standard contractual positions and supporting the relevant approval processes\n, • Working closely with Procurement on supplier contracts and terms of service\n, • Acting as a trusted advisor to Partners and internal stakeholders on contractual and compliance queries\n, • Maintaining and developing contract precedents, playbooks, guidance and contract databases\n, • Keeping up to date with regulatory developments and market practice\n, • Providing clear, practical and commercially focused advice that enables the business to move forward\nThis is a high-profile role with excellent exposure across the firm, offering the opportunity to become a key point of contact for contractual matters.About You?We're keen to speak with candidates who have experience in contract review, contract advisory or contract negotiation, whether that's within a law firm, professional services environment or another regulated sector.You could come from a background such as:\n\n, • Legal Contracts\n, • Commercial Contracts\n, • Contract Management\n, • Risk & Compliance\n, • Legal Operations\n, • In-house Legal\n, • Professional Services\nYou'll ideally have experience with client engagement terms and/or supplier contracts, alongside an understanding of the regulatory or risk considerations that can sit within commercial agreements.\n\n, • Commercially minded and pragmatic\n, • Confident identifying and managing contractual risk\n, • Comfortable advising senior stakeholders\n, • Strong in contract drafting, review and negotiation\n, • Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities\n, • An excellent communicator, both written and verbal\n, • Proactive and comfortable working independently\nExperience within a law firm or another highly regulated environment would be advantageous, but isn't essentialWhat's in it for you?This is a great opportunity to join a high-performing Risk & Compliance function within a progressive and commercially focused national law firm.You'll have the opportunity to work on a varied range of contracts, gain significant exposure to senior stakeholders and play a key role in supporting the firm's commercial and regulatory objectives.Hybrid working - 2 days in officeMedical Insurance Pension Scheme 25 days annual leave - rising with length of service Life Assurance Season ticket loansEmployee Assistance programmeInterested?Know someone great?Reach out, let's have a confidential conversation - ....#Contracts #ContractManager #ContractsAdvisor #LegalContracts #CommercialContracts #RiskAndCompliance #LegalJobs #LawFirmJobs #ComplianceJobs #UKJobs #LegalRecruitment #ContractNegotiation #LegalRisk

Risk Lawyer \n Hybrid Working \n Manchester, Bristol, Biringham or Scotland \n Full time or Part time \n I’m currently working with a leading national law firm with a fast-growing Risk & Compliance team, looking to hire an experienced Risk Lawyer into a new position within their established legal risk function. \n This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified solicitor with experience advising on regulatory and contractual risk matters within a law firm environment, who is looking to join a highly respected and collaborative team. \n The Role? \n • Advising on client engagement terms, outside counsel guidelines, panel appointments and commercial contracts \n • Supporting partnership governance matters including lateral hires and retirements \n • Advising on SRA Standards & Regulations and wider legal regulatory obligations \n • Assisting with supplier agreements, policy reviews and wider strategic risk projects \n • Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business on operational and regulatory matters \n About you? \n • Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years’ PQE \n • Previous experience within a law firm Risk & Compliance function \n • Strong understanding of SRA regulations and legal risk management \n • Commercially minded with excellent stakeholder management skills \n • Able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment \n What's in it for you? \n • Hybrid and flexible working available \n • National firm with genuine career progression opportunities \n • Collaborative and forward-thinking culture \n • Strong benefits package \n • Opportunity to join a growing and highly visible compliance function \n Interested? \n Know someone who could be great? \n Reach out, let's have a confidential conversation!

We are working with a national law firm with a strong regional presence, known for combining high-quality legal expertise with a genuinely people-focused approach. \n They understand that every client situation is different, whether personal or commercial, and pride themselves on providing clear, practical support through all stages of life and business. The team itself is described as friendly, inclusive, and collaborative, with a real emphasis on working together to achieve strong outcomes for clients and the communities they support. \n They are also committed to flexible and modern working practices, supporting colleagues to work in a way that balances business needs, client service, and personal circumstances. \n Your Role\n \n This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Costs Draftsperson to join a growing national team. \n You will be involved in the preparation of Bills of Costs for Detailed and Provisional Assessment, as well as the litigation of bills through the court process. There may also be opportunities to attend advocacy hearings, subject to experience and agreement with senior fee earners. \n The role also involves regular client interaction, providing updates, taking instructions, and offering technical support to fee earners across the wider legal team. \n Ideally, you will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in costs, either in-house or within an external costs supplier environment. \n About You\n\n • Experience in costs drafting (in-house or external provider)\n, • Strong interest in building a career within costs law\n, • Good understanding of legal procedures\n, • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines\n, • Strong communication skills and professional manner\n, • Comfortable engaging with internal and external stakeholders\n, • Able to work independently and as part of a wider team\n, • Desirable: ACL qualification or ILEX Part 1 (Year 1)\n, • Desirable: exposure to other legal departments or broader litigation experience\nBenefits\n\n, • 25 days holiday + BH (option to buy more)\n, • Generous pension scheme\n, • Hybrid working - 1 day per week in the office\n, • Health membership, including medical cashback\n\n

For fifty years, the biggest sportswear brands on earth have been selling you plastic. They did it because plastic is cheap, and they spent billions on marketing to make sure you never asked what you were wearing. \n \n Nero exists to end that. We make premium men's activewear from natural fibres only. Ten years from now there will be a generational brand that took this fight to the incumbents and won. It's going to be built by a small team of people who were in the room early, and who were hungry enough to outwork companies a thousand times their size. We are hiring for that room. \n \n The Role \n \n You own the plan. What we buy, how much, in what sizes and colours, for which market, arriving when, at what landed cost. You own the suppliers who make it and the warehouses that hold it. You build the forecast, you defend it, and you're accountable for what happens when it's wrong. \n \n The founder makes the product decisions, what we launch, what we kill, what the brand is. For the first year he signs every PO. Your job is to make that signature a formality: the plan in front of him is right, the numbers behind it are right, and he can see why. \n \n What you'll own \n \n Demand planning and the buy \n\n • The forecast: by product, colour, size, market, month. Built from sell-through, not last year's budget, because there isn't one\n, • Hero product in-stock, all year, in both warehouses. This is the number the company lives on\n, • Size curves and colour splits by market. UK and US customers don't buy the same way and our stock shouldn't pretend they do\n, • The buy plan for every launch and every reorder: quantities, timing, and the cash it ties up, presented to the founder on one page with your recommendation\n, • Reserve stock policy: influencer seeding, VIP gifting, returns and exchange buffer, protected on every PO\n, • Weeks of cover, inventory turns, markdown exposure, tracked, reported, and turned into the next buy\n\n \n Supply chain \n\n • Supplier relationships and production timelines across Portugal, Italy and China. Greige availability, fabric lead times, ex-works dates, you know them before they move\n, • Landed cost per SKU. Duty, HS classification, air vs sea, tariff refunds. You own the strategy; you work with a customs specialist on the mechanics\n, • 3PL relationships in the UK and US: performance, cost, accuracy, contracts. If a warehouse is failing us, you know, and you've already got the plan\n, • Inventory allocation between warehouses and the rules that govern it\n\n \n Planning as a function \n\n • The launch and stock calendar, owned end to end with Product: brief → sample → bulk → ex-works → freight → customs → live\n, • A monthly planning review with the founder, sales, stock, cash, what's changing and why\n, • Inventory planning that ties to the financial forecast, so the CFO-shaped question "how much cash is in stock and when does it come back" always has an answer\n, • The tools, the reports and the SOPs. We run on Shopify, Google Sheets and Claude, and we'd rather you built something simple that works than bought something big that doesn't\n, • The people. The Operations Coordinator reports to you now. The planning and ops hires that follow will too\n\n \n What good looks like after 90 days \n\n • You've rebuilt the forecast and the founder trusts it more than his own\n, • You've told us something about our sell-through that changed a buy\n, • You have a actionable plan from transitioning our air freight movements to sea freight\n, • You've found money in landed cost, or found a stock-out before it happened\n, • The founder hasn't had to think about a PO date\n\n \n What good looks like after a year \n\n • Hero product in-stock rate is where it should be and has stayed there through two peak seasons\n, • Nero is three times bigger and the planning function scaled with it without adding a layer of management\n\n \n Who is this for \n\n • You've run planning or supply chain for a DTC apparel or consumer brand.\n, • You've owned a forecast with real money behind it and been wrong, and you can tell us what you learned\n, • You've managed factories, freight and 3PLs across borders. USA market experience is a must.\n, • You're numerate to the bone. Spreadsheets are where you think, and you use AI like a power tool, Claude builds your models and drafts your reports while you make the calls\n, • You've led people, but you don't need a team to do the work. This is a builder's seat, not a manager's\n, • You want to be in a room with the people building the company, not on a Slack channel with them\n, • You have something to prove\n\n \n Benefits \n\n • Base salary: £50k-£80k\n, • Performance bonus\n, • Hybrid with Northern Quarter Office (Manchester)\n\n \n Apply here: https://forms.gle/gZrima6t8yG8DSr7A

Your new company A well-established infrastructure contractor with a strong presence across the utilities sector is seeking an experienced Senior MEICA Estimator to support the delivery of a growing portfolio of projects. Operating on long-term programme, the organisation has secured a significant pipeline of work and is looking to strengthen its pre-construction team with an individual who can provide technical and commercial expertise throughout the tendering process. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex infrastructure projects within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. Your new role As Senior MEICA Estimator, you will play a key role within the team, leading the preparation of accurate and competitive cost estimates for a variety of water and infrastructure schemes. \n Working closely with operational, commercial and technical teams, you will be responsible for reviewing tender documentation, assessing project risks and opportunities, developing cost plans, obtaining supplier and subcontractor quotations, and contributing to bid submissions. Projects will typically include utilities and associated MEICA installations. \n This is a largely remote position with occasional travel to regional offices as required. The initial contract will run through to 2027, with the opportunity to transition into a permanent role. What you'll need to succeed \n\n • Proven experience in a Senior Estimator, MEICA Estimator, Estimating Engineer or Proposals Engineer position\n, • Strong background within the UK water sector\n, • Experience estimating projects involving water treatment, wastewater treatment, pumping stations, clean water or wider utility infrastructure works\n, • Demonstrable pre-construction and tendering experience\n, • Ability to interpret technical specifications, drawings and scope documents\n, • Strong understanding of MEICA systems and associated construction methodologies\n, • Experience working on framework agreements and long-term capital delivery programmes is desirable\n, • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills\n, • CSCS White Card or equivalent\n, • Full UK driving licence preferred\n\n What you'll get in return \n\n • Up to £600 per day (Inside IR35)\n, • Temp-to-perm opportunity\n, • Predominantly remote working arrangement\n, • Opportunity to work on significant water infrastructure programmes\n, • Long-term project pipeline and strong job security\n, • Collaborative and experienced delivery team with genuine career progression opportunities \n\n 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. \n If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Job Summary \n As Buyer you will have direct responsibility for a set of given categories (subject to change in line with business requirements), and accountability for the KPIs and commercial performance of these categories. You will support the Head of Buying & wider team with product strategy and team management, building relationships within the immediate and wider team while continuing to develop your own commercial and leadership capability. \n Product sourcing decisions will be driven by data, and you will engage the relevant team members cross functionally to develop superior quality, market leading product ranges, with a key focus on speed to market. \n You will build a strong understanding of the differences in demand across Ultra LEDs customer sectors, ensuring the customer is at the forefront of product development. Product ranging will be aligned with agreed business strategy, with all actions and decisions driven and supported by data. \n \n Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities of Buyer \n\n • Own strategic product ranging across your categories, building a strong and growing understanding of the market, competitors and customers alongside company performance, taking action to maximise potential and minimise risk.\n, • Manage KPIs for accountable categories — including both Own Brand (Tagra) and Branded products — accountable for maintaining margin & gross profit within targets — escalating any deviation to the Head of Buying & Senior Teams.\n, • Use data analysis and competitor benchmarking to identify range gaps and pricing opportunities — translate findings into specific range or pricing actions.\n, • Own end-to-end delivery of product ranges from concept to launch.\n, • Drive the execution & planning of the Critical Path for your given categories whilst also being aware of the wider business expectations & cross-functional requirements.\n, • Lead the planning and completion of key meetings for accountable categories, presenting to the wider Product Team, Heads of Department & Directors.\n, • Present and interpret category performance in sales meetings — pre-empting likely questions on trend, margin and risk, utilising internal reporting systems including Power Bi.\n, • Build and manage supplier relationships for assigned categories, proactively evaluating suppliers and influence sourcing decisions with data-driven recommendations.\n, • Lead price and terms negotiation with suppliers, have awareness of the strategic and collaborative aspects of negotiation to ensure category objectives & deadlines are met. Always ensure the supplier set-up process is adhered to.\n, • Work closely with the offline sales team, reacting immediately to ad hoc customer requests and adapting sourcing processes when required. Maintain regular communication with the sales team regarding new product launches, range developments, pricing changes etc.\n, • Work with the Marketing team to shape the selling plan for your categories — ensuring products are promoted effectively across the right channels — and own the accuracy of product information on the website, keeping content correct, current and aligned with agreed positioning.\n, • Understand British standards and legislation, ensuring all products ranged meet relevant standards and business policies, and highlighting any potential risks. Work closely with technical team to ensure strict processes are followed & improved where required to improve efficiencies.\n, • Attend trade shows with clear commercial objectives — supporting in the leading of key supplier meetings & follow up actions.\n, • Support the coaching and day-to-day guidance of Junior members of the team.\n, • Take on additional responsibility as requested by the Head of Buying & Product Director.\n\n \n Team, Processes and department Development: \n\n • Always strive to improve the buying operation; help implement and manage key buying processes and contribute ideas for process improvement, gaining experience by shadowing and supporting wider project work.\n, • Work closely with senior members of the buying and merchandising team, making suggestions for improvement for the team or buying function.\n, • Manage a smaller team, building awareness of team dynamics and coaching/delegation skills, while actively developing your own leadership and commercial skills alongside the Head of Buying.\n\n \n Communication and relationship building: \n\n • Build effective, open relationships with all members of the B&M and wider team and ensure a productive relationship between buying and other business areas (marketing, sales, technical).\n, • Can be relied on to deliver key information at the right time to the right people, and to present where necessary in the absence of senior team members.\n, • A keen negotiator with a strong ability to influence at all levels, both internally and externally.\n, • Communicate confidently at all levels — written, verbal and presentation — with an understanding of what method to use when.\n, • Engaging presentation skills ensuring message is delivered and understood.\n\n \n Moreover, the successful candidate will… \n\n • Be either an established Junior Buyer, ready to step up to Buyer, or already operating at this level.\n, • Be experienced in range building and data analysis, and in working with far east suppliers.\n, • Have experience & be confident in negotiation and supplier management.\n, • Preferably have experience with managing an Assistant Buyer or Buyers Admin Assistant.\n, • Have a passion for product & trade and a real desire to make a difference to the business.\n, • Attend trade shows, training, meetings and other events at the request of senior management.\n, • Preferably have knowledge of LED Lighting or Electrical Products and the industry but not Essential – passion to learn is key.\n, • Thrive in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment, proactively seeking to understand the wider business environment.\n, • Be confident and enthusiastic, bringing energy and pace to the buying team, and always act as an ambassador for the business.\n\n

New Permanent Opportunity available with a leading National Security Organisation for an eDV cleared Data Engineer in Manchester \n \n\n • Manchester location – hybrid working when possible\n, • Must hold active Enhanced DV Clearance (West)\n, • Competitive Salary DOE - 6% bonus, 25 days holiday, clearance bonus\n, • Experience in Data Pipelines, ETL processing, Data Integration, Apache, SQL/NoSQL\n\n \n Who Are We? \n Our client is a trusted and growing supplier to the National Security sector, delivering mission-critical solutions that help keep the nation safe, secure, and prosperous. You’ll work with cutting-edge technologies including AI/Data Science, Cyber, Cloud, DevOps/SRE, and Platform Engineering. They have long-term contracts secured across the latest customer framework and are set for significant growth. \n \n What will the Data Engineer be Doing? \n You will develop mission-critical data solutions and manage pipelines that transform diverse data sources into valuable insights for our client’s National Security customers. You will collaborate with clients to solve complex challenges, utilising distributed computing techniques to handle large-scale, real-time, and unstructured data. \n \n Responsibilities include: \n\n • Design and develop data pipelines, including ingestion, orchestration, and ETL processing (e.g., NiFi).\n, • Ensure data consistency, quality, and security across all processes.\n, • Create and maintain database schemas and data models.\n, • Integrate and enrich data from diverse sources, maintaining data integrity.\n, • Maintain and enhance existing architectural components such as Data Ingest and Data Stores.\n, • Troubleshoot and diagnose issues within integrated (enriched) data systems.\n, • Collaborate with the scrum team to decompose user requirements into epics and stories.\n, • Write clean, secure, and reusable code following a test-driven development approach.\n, • Monitor system performance and implement updates to maintain optimal operation.\n\n \n The Data Engineer Should Have: \n\n • Active eDV clearance (West)\n, • Willingness to work full-time on-site in Manchester when required.\n\n \n Required technical experience in the following: \n\n • Apache Kafka\n, • Apache NiFI\n, • SQL and noSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB)\n, • ETL processing languages such as Groovy, Python or Java\n\n \n To be Considered: \n Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to henry.clay-davies@searchability.com. For further information please call me on 0161 416 6800 / 07719065951 - I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7am until 10pm. If unavailable, please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to follow me on Twitter @SearchableHenry or connect with me on LinkedIn, just search Henry Clay-Davies (searchability). I look forward to hearing from you. \n \n KEY SKILLS: \n \n DATA ENGINEER / DATA ENGINEERING / DEFENCE / NATIONAL SECURITY / DATA STRATEGY / DATA PIPELINES / DATA GOVERNANCE / SQL / NOSQL / APACHE / NIFI / KAFKA / ETL / MANCHESTER / DV / SECURITY CLEARED / DV CLEARANCE \n

Location: Remote \n Working pattern: Flexible, part-time or full-time \n \n An exciting opportunity is available for motivated individuals who are passionate about travel and interested in developing a flexible career within the tourism industry. \n Travel Agents help clients research, plan and book a wide range of travel experiences, including package holidays, accommodation, cruises, flights, tours and specialist trips. No previous travel industry experience is required, as comprehensive training, professional mentoring and ongoing support are provided. \n \n Key responsibilities: \n\n • Researching destinations, accommodation and travel experiences\n, • Creating personalised travel recommendations and itineraries\n, • Booking holidays through established travel suppliers\n, • Providing a professional and responsive service to clients\n, • Developing and maintaining positive client relationships\n, • Promoting travel services through referrals, personal networks and digital channels\n, • Completing relevant training and keeping up to date with industry developments\n\n \n What is provided: \n\n • Access to professional travel-booking systems\n, • Industry-recognised training and supplier education\n, • Access to established travel brands and tour operators\n, • Ongoing mentoring from a PhD-qualified tourism professional\n, • Supportive agent community and dedicated support groups\n, • Flexible working hours and the ability to work remotely\n, • Opportunities to specialise in areas such as luxury travel, cruises, family holidays, adventure tourism or destination weddings\n, • Personal travel benefits and industry incentives\n\n \n The ideal candidate will be: \n\n • Passionate about travel and helping others\n, • Friendly, professional and confident when communicating\n, • Organised and attentive to detail\n, • Comfortable working independently\n, • Willing to learn and complete ongoing training\n, • Proactive and motivated\n, • Confident using online communication tools\n\n \n Applications are welcomed from both experienced travel professionals and those looking to enter the industry for the first time.

Packaging & Product Artworker (6-Month FTC, Remote) \n A fast-growing, profitable consumer brand group is looking for a Packaging & Product Artworker to join their Brand & Creative team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a chance to own the technical artwork and production capability behind a rapidly expanding own-brand product range, working closely with the Lead Physical Product Designer. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Prepare print-ready artwork files from approved designs across packaging formats including boxes, sleeves, wraps, labels, tubes, tins and tissue\n, • Extend established design systems to create new SKU variants and size derivatives, adapting existing designs to new formats without requiring designer input on each version\n, • Help codify design guidelines for product subcategories so variant creation is consistent, documented and repeatable\n, • Manage artwork to supplier specifications: bleeds, colour profiles (CMYK/Pantone), dielines and technical tolerances\n, • Liaise directly with print suppliers on technical queries, amends and physical proof sign-off\n, • Maintain and organise the own-brand artwork library, including version control, file naming and asset management\n\n \n Skills & Experience \n\n • Strong designer who is equally comfortable artworking, not a purely executional artworker; you'll be trusted with creative input alongside solid technical output, not just told what to do\n, • Deep, hands-on print production expertise: CMYK and Pantone colour management, dielines, bleed, trap and ink coverage\n, • Strong systems thinking: confident working within an existing design system and extending it, knowing when a variant can be run independently versus when it needs designer input\n, • Obsessively accurate, the kind of person who catches an unlabelled spot colour or a font that hasn't been outlined\n, • Proven ability to manage a high volume of live files across multiple projects at pace\n, • Comfortable collaborating closely with designers, flagging creative or technical concerns early\n, • Actively uses AI-assisted tools and automated workflows for template generation, asset management or variant creation\n, • Figma essential; broader Adobe Suite experience welcomed\n\n \n Personal Attributes \n\n • Brings creative judgement to the table rather than working in pure execution mode\n, • Precise, organised and proactive under a high volume of live files\n, • Collaborative, not siloed, happy working alongside designers rather than in isolation\n, • Curious about smarter, AI-assisted ways of working\n, • Comfortable owning judgement calls on when to run independently vs escalate\n\n \n Details and Salary \n\n • 6-month fixed-term contract, 4 days/week\n, • £40,000 FTE, pro-rated to approx. £32,000 for 4 days/week\n\n \n PLEASE READ: To apply, please attach your PORTFOLIO with packaging or print production artwork clearly visible (dielines, colour separations, or SKU variant systems). Alternatively, if you upload your CV, you must include a link to your portfolio on your CV. Applications without portfolios will not be considered.

We are seeking an Interim Stadium Director to oversee the CorpAcq Stadium, Salford. This opportunity is on a fixed term basis through to 31st March 2027. \n \n Role Overview \n\n • The Stadium Director will work under the direction of the Salford Community Stadium Board (CosCos), working closely with and reporting on a day-to-day basis to the shareholder’s officers.\n, • The Director will be responsible for developing a business plan for the future strategic direction of the stadium which will maximise commercial revenue for the shareholder but also takes account of wider city ambitions in relation to sport and leisure. The successful candidate will also develop a sustainable operating model for the venue which will underpin the business plan and support both future stadium development and safe and effective operational delivery.\n, • The successful candidate will have oversight of event delivery and operations and will manage the stadium’s operational team ensuring the venue meets legislative, sustainability, sporting, and entertainment requirements.\n, • The Director will play a pivotal role in ensuring the customer and fan experience is at the highest possible level, and will liaise closely with the core venue occupiers including establishing positive working relationships with Sale Sharks and Salford Red Devils.\n, • Please note the role will initially be offered on a 6 month FTC.\n\n \n The Role \n Key Responsibilities will include but not be limited to: \n \n Stadium Development \n\n • Lead the development of a business plan for the stadium which includes consideration of options for maximising commercial revenue for the shareholder (including options for the stadium to be use as a multi-purpose entertainment venue) and which takes account of strategic plans for the city in relation to sport and leisure, including the emerging city Rugby Strategy and how the stadium can deliver for the wider community.\n, • Present the business plan to the Board for consideration and approval.\n, • Work closely with the Finance Officer to align the business plan and commercial revenue opportunities to future cashflow projections\n, • Develop a detailed action plan to ensure implementation of the agreed business plan and which is aligned to agreed financial plans.\n, • In developing the future business plan and future operating model identify opportunities for reducing the carbon footprint of the venue and working towards a carbon net zero strategy.\n, • Work closely with the shareholder’s regeneration officers to contribute to the development of the long-term stadium masterplan project, including use of the surrounding land.\n, • Consider how the stadium can maximise its social value contribution to the city through its future plans and day to day operations.\n\n \n Governance and compliance \n\n • Prepare a monthly report for the CosCos Board which provides an update on progress in line with the agreed business plan and an overview of day-to-day stadium operations aligned to the Board’s financial reporting.\n, • Provide other reports as needed for the Board and Shareholder.\n, • Ensure a robust approach to risk assessment is in place and that there is regular reporting of key risks to the Board.\n, • Work with the Finance Officer to ensure financial standards including audit requirements are met.\n, • Ensure that the stadium complies with relevant legislation and the terms of its Premises License, General Safety Certificate, and planning obligations.\n, • Ensure events and operations comply with health and safety and large scale event legislation and industry best practice.\n\n \n Stakeholder and supplier management \n\n • Ensure close working with CBRE in relation to the stadium management, security and capital projects and that planned works are effectively managed and do not impact negatively on events and stadium occupiers.\n, • Lead on the renegotiation of contracts as directed by the Board.\n, • Ensure service contracts are procured and managed to ensure best value for money is achieved and contractors are held to account for delivery in line with agreed contractual terms and performance targets.\n, • Renegotiate on commercial terms the existing contracts with the catering management and car park management providers and all other third party providers\n, • Maintain excellent relationships with all stakeholders and external parties who contribute to the success of the stadium, including but not limited to core stadium tenants including Sale Sharks and Salford Red Devils, sponsors, promoters, and retail outlets.\n, • Responsibility for leading negotiations on stadium hire agreements liaising and updating the Board as appropriate.\n\n \n Marketing and promotion \n\n • Manage the stadium’s reputation effectively through positive marketing and promotion activity.\n, • Develop and implement a proposed marketing and promotion strategy which aligns to the stadium business plan, promotes opportunities at the venue and which increases attendance.\n\n \n Stadium operations \n\n • Review the existing operating model for the stadium and develop a sustainable future model which aligns to the agreed business plan. Present the plan to the Board for consideration and approval\n, • Manage the stadium staffing team and ensure there is an appropriate induction and training programme for staff and regular supervision, liaising with Avensure the stadium’s contracted HR provider.\n, • Work with the Finance Officer to ensure effective financial management of the stadium on a day-to-day basis and that financial targets are met including maximising the commercial return on events and activities, and allocating resources efficiently.\n, • Promote a customer service culture throughout the Venue Operations team ensuring that the reputation of the stadium is upheld at all times.\n, • Coordinate and oversee events held at the stadium to ensure they are delivered safely and successfully.\n\n \n Stadium facilities \n\n • Ensure the stadium is maintained to the highest standards, including cleanliness, safety, and functionality of all facilities.\n, • Ensure the highest levels of security are maintained at the stadium.\n, • Ensure that the stadium and training pitches are of a world-class standard for all matches and compliant with both Rugby code specifications at all times.\n, • Assess the pitch requirements needed to enhance the use of the stadium for other events in line with the agreed business plan.\n\n \n The Person \n Applications are invited from candidates who can display the following key skills, experience and personal attributes: \n\n • Significant and highly credible experience in a similar role developing and managing high footfall major stadia, sports, leisure, or entertainment venues.\n, • Proven senior event management experience\n, • Experience of sourcing, negotiating, and securing stadium hires across sport and entertainment desirable.\n, • Facilities management experience preferred, ideally in the stadia sector, including technical and safety knowledge\n, • Strong commercial, project, and financial acumen.\n, • Proven experience of effectively managing significant contracts and budgets.\n, • A clear strategic thinker, adept at both short- and long-term planning, with the ability to see the wider business picture.\n, • Results driven; thrives on challenge; action-orientated and pragmatic in approach.\n, • Positive mindset: resilient, able to balance multiple priorities and remain focused and clear.\n, • Proven ability of working in a highly complex and varied stakeholder environment with a strong focus on customer service.\n, • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, able to build relationships quickly across a wide range of key stakeholders with differing agendas both internally and externally.\n, • Committed to always demonstrating the highest professional standards of operation and delivery.\n

We’re on the lookout for a Supply Chain Operations Manager to drive CONDUCTR’s day-to-day supply chain, turning business demand into effective purchasing, smooth logistics and the right materials in the right place at the right time. \n \n About Us: \n \n CONDUCTR is a dynamic collective of designers, technologists, media experts, producers & engineers. The vision is simple - fuse the creativity of a design studio, with the innovation of a tech lab, to create a one-stop shop for extraordinary guest-centric, 360 attraction experiences. \n \n Key Responsibilities: \n \n Demand Planning & Business Coordination \n\n • Work with relevant business functions to understand demand and translate approved requirements into purchasing, replenishment and delivery activity.\n, • Consolidate product forecasts, project requirements and production plans into an operational purchasing plan.\n, • Challenge incomplete or unclear requirements where they could affect supply or delivery.\n, • Monitor stock, open orders, supplier lead times and material requirements, identifying shortages and risks early.\n, • Provide clear information on stock availability, material status and supply risks.\n, • Resolve or escalate conflicting or changing requirements.\n, • Ensure purchasing is based on approved specifications, BOMs and build requirements.\n\n \n Purchasing & Supplier Management \n\n • Manage the day-to-day purchasing process within agreed purchasing authorities and controls.\n, • Raise, issue, amend and manage purchase orders accurately and on time.\n, • Manage routine supplier communication, order confirmation, expediting and delivery issues.\n, • Maintain accurate purchasing and open-order records.\n, • Ensure purchasing reflects agreed supplier arrangements, pricing and lead times.\n, • Coordinate the operational onboarding of approved suppliers, working with the Head of Strategic Supply Chain and Finance to ensure the required purchasing, commercial and system information is in place.\n, • Resolve routine supplier performance, delivery and order issues.\n, • Coordinate supplier returns, replacements, credits or RMAs where required.\n, • Escalate significant commercial, contractual, capacity or supplier issues to the Head of Strategic Supply Chain.\n, • Manage complex, urgent or priority purchasing requirements where required.\n\n \n Replenishment, Stock & Inventory \n\n • Own routine replenishment and repeat-component ordering for established products.\n, • Maintain appropriate reorder points, minimum stock levels and safety-stock parameters.\n, • Maintain appropriate stock levels against agreed demand.\n, • Use stock information provided by the Stock & Inventory Controller to support purchasing and replenishment decisions.\n, • Identify shortages, excess stock and changing demand early and take appropriate action.\n, • Review obsolete, damaged, excess or slow-moving stock and recommend appropriate action.\n, • Ensure stock write-offs or disposal follow the agreed approval process and financial controls.\n\n \n Logistics, International Trade & Material Readiness \n\n • Coordinate domestic and international inbound and outbound shipments.\n, • Arrange routine freight and courier activity where required.\n, • Manage international shipping requirements, including Incoterms, duties, customs and import/export documentation.\n, • Coordinate with Finance, suppliers and logistics partners on foreign-currency considerations where relevant.\n, • Maintain visibility of ordered, outstanding and at-risk materials.\n, • Coordinate material readiness for product builds, R&D activity, scenic production and project delivery.\n, • Resolve routine logistics issues and escalate significant risks that could affect delivery.\n\n \n Damaged, Incorrect & Non-Conforming Goods \n\n • Ensure damaged, incorrect or non-conforming deliveries are resolved promptly.\n, • Work with the Stock & Inventory Controller to ensure affected goods are correctly identified, recorded and isolated where required.\n, • Coordinate replacement, return, credit or other action with the supplier.\n, • Involve Engineering, Product Engineering, Show Set or other relevant technical owners where technical acceptance is required.\n, • Escalate recurring or significant supplier-performance issues to the Head of Strategic Supply Chain.\n\n \n Strategic Supply Chain Interface \n\n • Work closely with the Head of Strategic Supply Chain on supplier performance, sourcing decisions and escalations.\n, • Implement agreed supplier and sourcing arrangements.\n, • Provide operational feedback on supplier performance, delivery reliability and recurring issues.\n, • Escalate significant commercial, capacity or supplier risks.\n, • Support strategic supplier reviews where operational input is required.\n\n \n Process, Reporting & Team Management \n\n • Maintain clear reporting on purchasing, stock, supplier performance, logistics and material readiness.\n, • Maintain agreed operational supply-chain KPIs.\n, • Identify recurring issues and implement practical improvements within purchasing, logistics and inventory processes.\n, • Maintain appropriate purchasing controls, process discipline and data quality.\n, • Work with Finance as ERP and financial-process owner.\n, • Ensure purchasing requests follow agreed approval and authority processes.\n, • Line-manage and develop the Stock & Inventory Controller.\n, • Coordinate purchasing, stock and logistics activity against business priorities.\n\n \n You Should Have: \n \n\n • Experience in purchasing, supply-chain operations, procurement operations or logistics.\n, • Strong purchase-order administration and supplier-expediting experience.\n, • Experience in demand planning, replenishment or stock control.\n, • Ability to translate business requirements into clear purchasing and supply actions.\n, • Strong organisation, process discipline and attention to detail.\n, • Experience managing supplier communication and delivery follow-up.\n, • Experience with international inbound and outbound trade, including Incoterms, duties, customs requirements, international shipping and foreign-currency considerations.\n, • Experience using purchasing, ERP or inventory systems.\n, • Ability to manage competing priorities and operational issues.\n, • Strong stakeholder and supplier communication.\n, • Experience maintaining accurate operational records and reporting.\n, • Practical process-improvement capability.\n, • Ability to manage and develop a direct report.\n, • Ability to work closely with a strategic supply-chain lead while retaining responsibility for day-to-day execution.\n\n \n It would be great if you have: \n \n\n • Experience in engineering, manufacturing, R&D, scenic production or project-delivery environments.\n, • Inventory or warehouse-management experience.\n, • Experience supporting both repeatable products and bespoke projects.\n\n \n What We Offer: \n \n\n • A competitive salary and benefits package.\n, • A vibrant, inclusive, and dynamic work environment.\n, • Opportunities for personal and professional growth.\n, • A chance to be part of a forward-thinking team making a real difference.\n\n \n What it's like working at CONDUCTR: \n \n CONDUCTR is proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work®, officially certified for our outstanding workplace culture and employee satisfaction. We’ve also been named on the UK’s Best Workplaces™ 2026 list, recognised as a top 50 company to work for in the UK. We’re also honoured to be placed on UK’s Best Workplaces™ lists for: Wellbeing, Development, Women, and Tech, ranking highly among the top 100 companies for employee support, growth and career development - and we’re just getting started! \n \n On top of that, we’re one of the UK’s fastest growing companies - recently ranked 5th nationwide - creating exciting opportunities for our team to grow as fast as the business. \n \n Our 5 core values articulate this best, and we are looking for people who can demonstrate them: \n \n\n • We go above and #beyond\n, • We work as a #team & make it fun\n, • We creatively #kick-ass\n, • We #do it efficiently, on time & on budget\n, • We deliver work that makes us #proud\n\n \n Does this sound like the job for you? \n \n Apply via this post with your CV and share your linked in profile. If you sound like you are a good fit, we will reach out for an initial, informal chat.

Senior Estimator/Quantity Surveyor \n Location: Manchester (Office-Based) \n Position: Full-Time \n \n We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator, Estimator or Quantity Surveyor to join a specialist, award winning Building Envelope Solutions provider who operate nationwide as both a principal and sub contractor who delivers Façade & Fire wall remediation, Building Envelope solutions and refurbishment projects. Candidates must have strong experience in façade remediation, with full through-wall construction experience including but not limited to SFS Intumescent lining boards, insultation, breather membranes, VCL and all external facade facing products such as EWI, Brickslip, terracotta tiles, aluminium and HPL and hard metal finishing products \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Preparing accurate cost estimates for façade remediation and construction projects valued up to £10 million\n, • Managing the estimating process from initial enquiry through to final tender submission\n, • Reviewing drawings, specifications, schedules, and tender documentation\n, • Interrogate and understand FRAEWs reports.\n, • Producing detailed quantity take-offs and cost plans\n, • Obtaining and analysing supplier and subcontractor quotations\n, • Identifying commercial risks and value engineering opportunities\n, • Supporting projects through the PCSA (Pre-Construction Services Agreement) process\n, • Liaising with internal teams, clients, consultants, and subcontractors throughout the pre-construction phase\n, • Undertaking occasional site visits to assess project requirements and gather information\n\n Requirements \n\n • Previous experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator within façade remediation, building envelope, cladding, or related construction sectors or QS/Quantity surveying experience \n, • A solid knowledge of system performance and their requirements to meet building safety standards\n, • PCSA project pricing\n, • Good prelim strategy knowledge\n, • Please note: this role will be based in their North Manchester office\n, • Essential experience and understanding of full through-wall construction systems\n, • Strong knowledge of façade remediation methodologies and associated regulations\n, • Proven ability to manage tenders from enquiry through to submission\n, • Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail\n, • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills\n, • Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Office applications\n\n What's on Offer \n\n • Bonus scheme\n, • Car allowance/Company car\n, • Holiday buy-back scheme\n, • Opportunity to work on technically complex projects valued up to £10 million\n, • Stable, full-time office-based role in Manchester\n, • Involvement in high-profile façade remediation schemes\n, • Supportive and collaborative working environment\n\n #buildingevenlopeestimator, #seniorestimator, #estimator, #facade, #cladding \n

Electrical Engineer or Senior Engineer \n Manchester \n \n About us \n Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield. \n \n We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves. \n \n We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service), alongside flexible and hybrid working. \n \n Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do. \n \n About the role \n We have an opportunity for an Electrical Engineer or Senior Engineer to play a key role in delivering high quality, sustainable electrical engineering solutions across multiple projects in the built environment. \n \n You will join our Electrical team based in our Manchester office. \n \n We have a well-established reputation for delivering outstanding design on built environment projects throughout the North. We have maintained an office in Manchester for many years, developing strong relationships with clients across the region, and working on a variety of local, regional and international projects. \n \n We are a recognised leader in the built environment, shaping some of the most ambitious and technically demanding projects across the residential, hospitality, leisure, commercial, and complex engineering sectors. \n \n Our work spans cutting-edge healthcare and research facilities, high-performance data centres, critical infrastructure and state-of-the-art manufacturing and technology environments projects that push boundaries and deliver real-world impact. \n \n Driven by a commitment to excellence, we combine innovation, technical expertise, and practical delivery to create solutions that are not only robust and reliable, but forward-thinking and sustainable. Our teams work at the forefront of the industry, collaborating with leading clients across the public and private sectors, both locally and internationally. \n \n Working alongside a range of specialist engineers and consultants, you will be joining a collaborative, knowledgeable, highly engaged team who love what they do, and offer a supportive, flexible, and high-performing work culture. \n \n You will own project deliverables, manage elements of the internal delivery team, and liaise with multidisciplinary colleagues, clients and contractors to ensure holistic, compliant and commercially aware solutions. You will typically lead defined elements and smaller projects (Engineer) or take full lead responsibility for larger schemes and broader client engagement (Senior Engineer). You will be helping to develop junior staff and foster relationships that support future business growth. \n \n In this key and varied role, you can expect to: \n • Take briefs and deliver electrical design work from inception through to completion. \n • Produce electrical calculations, drawings and technical documentation that comply with relevant regulations, design guides and client standards. \n • Ensure quality standards and technical accuracy across deliverables. \n • Coordinate electrical design with other disciplines (MEP and our specialist groups) and third‑party consultants. \n • Review and comment on technical information provided by contractors and sub‑contractors; check site installations against the design intent. \n • Attend and report at design team meetings, client meetings and project meetings. \n • Witness selected testing and commissioning activities and support handover documentation. \n • Manage own workload to meet programme deliverables and report progress to your line manager. \n • Contribute to the professional development of junior colleagues. \n \n Additional responsibilities for Senior Engineer: \n • Develop briefs and take responsibility for delivering a small project or the electrical discipline on a significant/complex scheme. \n • Exercise considerable autonomy and take ownership for technical decisions and project delivery within cost constraints. \n • Delegate, manage and check work undertaken by others; mentor and motivate colleagues across project teams. \n • Play an active role in commercial aspects (scope, risk, cost control) and ensure outputs meet project and budgetary requirements. \n \n About you \n To be successful in this role you’ll need: \n • Degree or equivalent in Electrical/Building Services Engineering; industry membership preferred. \n • Working towards or holding IEng/CEng. \n • Strong technical competence in LV distribution, lighting, earthing/protection and emergency/standby systems; able to produce calculations and drawings. \n • Proficient with industry software (Revit, AutoCAD, Dialux, OM Electrical) and MS Office. \n • Able to work independently: deliver an element of a project (Engineer) or lead discipline/small projects and larger schemes (Senior). \n • Effective communicator with experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and liaising with clients/contractors. \n • Experience of site checking, witnessing testing/commissioning and reviewing contractor submissions. \n • Demonstrable commitment to meeting programmes and quality standards; commercially aware. \n • Supportive team player who mentors junior staff and pursues continuous professional development (Senior expected to supervise; Engineer to support). \n \n How to apply \n To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact aureliacherradi@hoarelea.com \n \n If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices. We aim to provide feedback at each stage of the process. \n \n Adjustments and accommodations \n If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know. \n \n Data privacy \n We have updated our terms and conditions for candidates, click here to find out more. \n \n Recruitment agencies \n We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners who assist us when required. We do not acknowledge speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.

Summary \n As Assistant Buyer you will play a crucial role in supporting the Buying team by ensuring accuracy, reliability, and compliance across all administrative processes. This highly task-focused position is central to maintaining team efficiency and effectiveness through precise data input, internal system management, critical path management, supplier support and sample coordination. The Assistant Buyer contributes indirectly to commercial outcomes by safeguarding the accuracy of product data, listings, and pricing, while also ensuring the technical assessment process runs smoothly and on time. \n \n The role requires building strong working relationships with suppliers and internal teams. Through clear communication and professional collaboration, the Assistant Buyer ensures processes run smoothly, deadlines are achieved, and information is shared clearly and on time. While not directly involved in commercial negotiations, the position develops influencing skills to meet deadlines and maintain processes that support the wider buying function effectively. \n \n By providing essential administrative support, the Assistant Buyer underpins the smooth operation of the buying function. The role ensures risks are raised promptly, processes remain accurate and compliant, and deadlines are consistently achieved. This position provides the opportunity to develop foundational knowledge of buying processes while playing a key role in enabling the business to achieve its commercial and operational objectives. \n \n Key Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities \n\n • Data Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date product and pricing data across all internal systems.\n, • Critical Path Management: Support the buying process from initial brief through to product launch by monitoring and maintaining the critical path. Lead weekly meetings to keep wider Buying Team up to date with progress, highlighting any challenges that may impact launch dates.\n, • Technical Assessments: Track and coordinate the technical assessment process, ensuring assessments, reports & certificates checks, and final approvals are completed accurately and on schedule. Responsible for communicating any issues identified to the supplier and following up to ensure timely resolution. Lead weekly meetings to keep wider Buying Team up to date with progress, highlighting any challenges that may impact launch dates.\n, • Product Listings: Own the accuracy and completeness of product listings and website navigation, ensuring product and category data is correct and up to date at all times.\n, • Sample Coordination: Support the management of the movement and organisation of samples, ensuring they are properly tracked, stored, and accessible at every stage of the process.\n, • System Management: Maintain system integrity by creating and updating SKUs, range plans, and other essential data points.\n, • Supplier Communication: Liaise with suppliers throughout the critical path process to capture required data, ensure timely delivery of order assets such as labelling, manuals, and packaging. Communication to be clear & direct.\n, • Inspection Reports: Manage the collation, review, and filing of inspection reports, escalating any risks or issues promptly to ensure deadlines are not compromised.\n, • Product Knowledge: Develop an in-depth knowledge of product ranges to support the product development process and strengthen cross-functional collaboration.\n, • Team Support: Assist Buyers in preparing for business trips and trade shows by coordinating samples, data, and documentation.\n, • Flexibility: Take on additional responsibilities as required by the Buyer and Head of Product, supporting the broader objectives of the Buying team.\n\n \n Team, Processes and Department Developments \n\n • Manage processes meticulously and consistently look for ways to improve the buying operation.\n, • Develop knowledge of own role while building an understanding of related job functions within the wider team.\n, • Work closely with colleagues across departments to ensure the smooth flow of processes and the product life cycle.\n, • Keep the team up to date with the outputs of all relevant processes, ensuring clarity and alignment.\n\n \n Communication and Relationship Building \n\n • Build effective and open relationships with all members of the Buying & Merchandising team and the wider business.\n, • Support strong, productive relationships between the buying function and other key areas, including Merchandising, Marketing, and Technical, to ensure shared goals are achieved.\n, • Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, always representing the business professionally to ensure clear communication, collaboration, and outcomes that favour the company.\n, • Communicate effectively at all levels, both written and verbal, with an understanding of when and how to use the appropriate method.\n\n \n Moreover, the successful assistant buyer candidate will… \n\n • Thrives in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment, pro-actively seeking to understand the wider business environment in which our business operates.\n, • A passion for product & trade and a real desire to make a difference to the business.\n, • Confident and enthusiastic, with the ability to bring energy and pace to the buying and merchandising team.\n, • Always an ambassador for the business and brands.\n, • Can work in a timely manner, prioritize tasks and communicate to the department.\n, • Have good attention to detail and accuracy of work/data input.\n, • A "right first time" attitude.\n, • Enthusiasm for the Buying role and determination even when faced with setbacks\n\n

Compensation & Benefits Manager \n \n Manchester (Hybrid – 3 days in the office) \n £80,000–£85,000 + 15% annual bonus + excellent benefits \n Confidential Retained Search \n \n Middlemore is delighted to be exclusively retained by a highly respected international financial services organisation to appoint a Compensation & Benefits Manager to support its UK and European operations. \n \n Whilst the remit spans the full Reward agenda, the organisation's greatest near-term priority sits within Benefits, particularly across its European operations. \n The Compensation offering is mature and well established, with a variety of rewarding project work across benchmarking, pay structures, incentives and regulatory developments. Benefits, however, is undergoing a more significant evolution, creating an opportunity for someone who enjoys solving operational complexity whilst shaping the future employee proposition across multiple European markets. \n \n You'll play a pivotal role in driving a broad range of strategic and operational initiatives, including: \n Benefits \n\n • European Benefits strategy and delivery across c.10 countries\n, • Annual Benefits renewals and vendor management\n, • Continued rollout and optimisation of an international Benefits platform\n, • Simplification of a complex supplier landscape\n, • Regulatory compliance and Collective Bargaining Agreements\n, • Improving operational efficiency through process improvement and technology\n\n Compensation \n\n • Annual salary and reward review cycles\n, • WTW job architecture and market benchmarking\n, • Variable pay and incentive frameworks\n, • European Pay Transparency initiatives\n, • Equal Pay and Gender Pay Gap reporting\n, • Workday compensation governance, reporting and data integrity\n\n \n This is a role for someone who enjoys remaining close to the detail. \n \n We're looking for an experienced Reward professional who is comfortable leading projects, influencing senior stakeholders and rolling up their sleeves to deliver operational excellence. You'll need energy, pragmatism and excellent judgement, but equally important is your ability to build strong relationships. The HR team is collaborative, supportive and genuinely enjoyable to be part of, so finding someone who values working in that kind of environment is important. \n \n You may already be an experienced Compensation & Benefits professional with a strong Benefits bias, or you could be an established Benefits specialist looking to broaden your Reward remit. Equally, we'd welcome conversations with experienced professionals seeking a technically interesting role without the need for significant people management responsibilities. \n \n Experience across UK and European Benefits is essential (we're open-minded regarding the depth of your European experience), together with exposure to Compensation activities within a complex, international organisation. Financial Services or Insurance experience would be advantageous, although we're equally interested in candidates from other regulated or high-touch international environments where the experience is readily transferable. \n If you'd like to discuss the opportunity in confidence before applying, Jenna Stocks would be delighted to hear from you via jenna.stocks@middlemore.co.uk . Alternatively, please apply via the link below. \n \n Equal Opportunities \n Our client is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. \n If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let Jenna know. All applications and conversations will be handled in the strictest confidence.

Job Title: Ocean Import Freight Operator / Sea Freight Import Specialist \n Location: Manchester, UK \n Salary: Up to £38,000 + Benefits (DOE) \n \n A leading global freight forwarder in Manchester is hiring an experienced Ocean Imports Operator to manage high-volume deep-sea ocean import consignments. If you want operational autonomy, excellent job stability, and strong international growth potential within sea freight imports, this role is for you. \n \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Ocean Import Freight Desk: Take complete ownership of ocean import files (FCL & LCL) across international trade lanes, managing shipments from initial origin booking straight through to UK port arrival and final delivery.\n, • Import Customs & Documentation: Prepare and process crucial UK import customs entries, Bills of Lading (MBL/HBL), and shipping documentation in full compliance with UK import regulations.\n, • Supply Chain & Carrier Coordination: Work alongside ocean carriers, shipping lines, overseas freight agents, and domestic hauliers to secure competitive ocean freight rates and optimize import transit times.\n, • Key Account Management: Act as the primary operational contact for key client accounts, delivering real-time milestone tracking updates and proactively resolving route bottlenecks.\n, • File Profitability: Oversee ocean import job costing, audit supplier charges, and execute accurate client billing to protect file margins.\n\n \n Requirements: \n\n • Proven background in ocean import freight forwarding operations.\n, • Solid understanding of deep-sea ocean import documentation, Incoterms, and UK import customs procedures.\n, • Hands-on experience using freight platforms like CargoWise One, MultiFreight, or similar system environments.\n, • Sharp problem-solving ability and strong attention to detail under tight port and shipping cut-off deadlines.\n\n \n Benefits: \n\n • Competitive basic salary up to £38,000 dependent on experience.\n, • Structured career growth paths within a global freight forwarding network.\n, • Comprehensive benefits package and a generous annual leave allowance.\n\n \n #OceanImports #OceanFreight #SeaFreight #FreightForwarding #ManchesterJobs #LogisticsJobs

Project Engineer – Instrumentation / Process Automation \n Manchester, Wythenshawe \n \n Role + Responsibilities for a Project Engineer: \n We are currently recruiting for a Project Engineer to join the Projects team. This role sits within the Acquisition Team and supports the full project acquisition process, from invite-to-bid and customer requirement review through to proposal development, customer acceptance and order placement. \n The individual will review customer specifications, develop technically and commercially compliant proposals, clarify requirements, manage stakeholders, assess risk, and work closely with internal teams and external partners to maximise project win rate and deliver high-quality customer outcomes. \n \n Main responsibilities for a Project Engineer: \n\n • Review customer RFQs, tenders and project specifications, translating requirements into clear engineered proposals and bids.\n, • Manage the acquisition of multiple projects of varying complexity, supporting on-time delivery, quality, compliance and profitability.\n, • Act as a key customer contact during the acquisition phase, building strong relationships and ensuring expectations are understood and managed.\n, • Work collaboratively with Sales, Execution, Solutions, Documentation, Service, Technical Support, Logistics, Production Centres and third-party suppliers to develop competitive project offers.\n, • Coordinate supplier RFQs, evaluate third-party scope and ensure technical and commercial compliance within customer proposals.\n, • Prepare clear customer submissions, including assumptions, deviations, disclaimers, schedules, documentation and supporting technical information.\n, • Support forecasting, opportunity management and project pipeline updates using Salesforce and other business tools.\n, • Identify and manage technical, commercial and contractual risks, working with internal stakeholders to protect customer and business outcomes.\n, • Support handover to the Execution Project Manager and provide technical input during the project execution phase where required.\n, • Contribute to continuous improvement, quality processes and ongoing development of product and application knowledge.\n\n \n Qualification + Profile for a Project Engineer: \n\n • Post-secondary qualification in Engineering or Technology, ideally in instrumentation, process control, electrical, mechanical, chemical or industrial engineering.\n, • Minimum 10 years’ experience in industrial or process project work, with 2–3 years’ project management experience preferred.\n, • Willingness to travel and represent Endress+Hauser at customer meetings, including technical and commercial clarification workshops, tender reviews, site visits and project negotiations.\n, • Strong understanding of customer specifications, technical proposals, project documentation and engineered instrumentation solutions.\n, • Confident communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with customers, colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders at different levels.\n, • Good problem-solving, decision-making and ownership mindset, with the ability to work independently and manage changing priorities.\n, • Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, OneNote and Copilot.\n, • Fluent English language skills, both written and verbal.\n, • Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management standards would be advantageous.\n, • PMP, APM or PRINCE2 certification would be desirable.\n, • Experience using Salesforce, SAP, Planview or DocBoss would be advantageous.\n, • All applicants must, as a minimum, be able to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard clearance. This role also requires applicants to have a minimum of 10 years’ continuous residency in the UK to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.\n\n \n Benefits + Perks \n\n • The security of working for an international family-owned company who are a global leader within measurement instrumentation, services and solutions.\n, • Excellent training facilities, Learning HUB access and global development opportunities for your career growth.\n, • Flexible working arrangements and opportunities for international collaboration.\n, • Pension arrangements and annual leave increasing with service.\n, • Eco-friendly workplace and on-site amenities, including restaurant and cycle-to-work scheme.\n\n \n Who we are \n Endress+Hauser is a global leader in measurement instrumentation, services and solutions for industrial process engineering. Despite employing thousands of people worldwide, we have remained a family company and are proud of our close-knit working environment. There are always two sides to working with us - the professional and the personal. Together they add up to a more rewarding career, day in and day out.

I am currently recruiting an IT Category Manager position for an exciting organisation in the Manchester area. \n \n This is a critical role, taking ownership of a key spend area within a fast-paced business. \n \n The role: \n\n • Ability to drive value through procurement activities, seeking out efficiencies and benefits.\n, • Ownership of the IT category and being able to provide recommendations and commercial advise to stakeholders.\n, • Leading procurement and contract negotiation of goods and services, supporting contract committed obligations.\n, • Ensure that supplier credentials adhere to policies, procedures, governance, and values.\n, • Lead and Identify procurement related risks and opportunities and manage these effectively.\n, • Lead the end-to-end procurement activity via early engagement through to producing tenders, supplier evaluation, selection, contract negotiation and finalising awards.\n, • Produce and own procurement strategies which deliver value and efficiencies.\n, • Lead and manage regular reviews with relevant stakeholders and contract managers to deliver proactive contract planning and pipeline management.\n, • Endorse and influence governance compliance to internal stakeholders where procurement policy is required.\n, • Work closely with the Finance function, identifying cost drivers and reviewing strategic savings and benefits, based on agreed targets and budgets.\n, • Work with Finance to periodically review budgets for each area and provide support with reporting based on Procurement governance and contract negotiations.\n\n \n Your profile: \n\n • 3+ years’ experience in an IT Procurement Manager role\n, • Experience of procurement systems including e-sourcing/e-tendering\n, • Ability to work proactively and lead procurement activities including building procurement strategies.\n, • Ability to build credibility with internal stakeholders\n, • Well-developed influencing skills in managing effective working relationships with key stakeholders at all levels\n, • Working knowledge of Procurement Act, PCR/UCR legislation, governance requirements, and public procurement principles.\n, • Demonstrable track record of adding value through procurement in relevant category areas.\n\n \n What’s on offer? \n\n • £60,000-70,000 salary\n, • Highly competitive benefits package\n, • Hybrid working (2 days per week in the office)\n\n \n Please apply below or reach out to me at lewis.thompson@jss-procurement.com

Purchasing Assistant / Buyer - Food Manufacturing – Hybrid / Stockport - £30,000 - £35,000 \n \n Ever wondered how all the ingredients actually make it into a food factory at the right time, in the right quantities, and at the right price? \n \n This is where that happens. \n \n We're looking for a Purchasing Assistant to support a busy procurement team within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. It's a role for someone who enjoys organisation and likes working with data. \n \n The role \n \n You'll work closely with the Purchasing Manager, helping to keep suppliers, forecasts, contracts, and product information organised and up to date. \n \n No two days are likely to look exactly the same. \n \n One minute you'll be updating forecasts, the next you'll be helping launch a new ingredient, supporting a tender process, or investigating why a supplier's pricing doesn't quite add up. \n \n You'll be: \n \n\n • Supporting procurement projects and tender activity\n, • Managing supplier specifications and approvals\n, • Maintaining contracts and purchasing data within the MRP system\n, • Producing stock cover and forecasting reports\n, • Working closely with Technical, NPD, Planning and Operations teams\n\n \n What they're looking for \n \n\n • Strong administration skills\n, • Good Excel and IT skills\n, • Previous experience within purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or food manufacturing would be beneficial\n\n \n If you're organised, curious, and enjoy being the person who keeps everything moving behind the scenes, we'd love to hear from you.

Contract Manager - Critical National Infrastructure (Energy Sector) \n \n Manchester - Hybrid, 8 days/month in office | Competitive salary + 10% car allowance + up to 20% bonus | Defined career progression path \n \n About the Role \n We're recruiting on behalf of a major organisation delivering critical national infrastructure in the energy sector - underpinning services relied on by millions of people across the country. This role sits within their Contract & Supplier Management function, which owns every third-party contract relationship from award through to end of life. \n \n This is a genuinely high-scale, high-impact opportunity: you'll take ownership of the organisation's most critical supplier contracts - each valued at £20m+ with an average lifecycle of around 10 years and there's a clearly defined path for career progression from here. \n \n Important: this is a post-signature role. The contracts you'll manage are already awarded, your focus is on leading changes, negotiations, disputes, and financial/risk governance throughout their life, not original tendering or procurement. \n \n What You'll Be Doing \n\n • Owning complex, high-value supplier contracts critical to the organisation's operations and security standards\n, • Managing end-to-end financial forecasting and governance across your contracts\n, • Leading and negotiating contract change and project requests, including extensions valued at £10m+\n, • Leading contract negotiations and dispute resolution throughout the contract lifecycle\n, • Building and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, this is a relationship-driven role, not just a transactional one\n, • Driving continuous efficiencies and value-for-money improvements\n, • Maintaining rigorous contract documentation and audit trails, including detailed obligation tracking\n, • Identifying, logging, and mitigating risk across your contract portfolio\n\n \n What We're Looking For \n\n • Proven experience managing multiple contracts concurrently, each valued at £1m or more\n, • Genuine post-signature contract management experience - change control, amendments, extensions, and dispute resolution\n, • Excellent stakeholder management skills - you'll be building relationships that last, not just closing out actions\n, • A proactive, self-starting approach - someone who spots opportunities and takes ownership rather than waiting to be asked\n, • Genuine personality and presence - this client wants someone with real energy and character, not just a strong CV\n, • Strong financial forecasting and governance experience across contracts\n, • Confident negotiation skills, particularly around contract changes and disputes\n, • Rigorous attention to documentation, compliance, and audit-trail detail\n, • Experience in a regulated sector (energy, utilities, telecoms, defense ect)\n\n Why Apply \n\n • Genuinely critical, large-scale infrastructure work with real national impact\n, • Career-defining contract scale - not small or peripheral agreements\n, • A clear, defined progression path from this role\n, • Strong package including a 10% car allowance and a bonus of up to 20%\n, • Hybrid pattern based in Manchester\n\n \n To Apply \n Get in touch with me for a confidential conversation - caitlin.padayachi@arguilesearch.com

UK Head Of Freight Forwarding / Business Unit Manager \n Multi-Modal Freight Forwarding Operation \n Manchester Area (flexible location) \n £60,000 - £80,000 per annum (flexible depending on experience) \n \n We are seeking an ambitious, commercially driven and entrepreneurial Head of Freight Forwarding / Business Unit Manager to establish and grow a brand-new UK freight forwarding business unit. \n \n This is a genuine blank-sheet opportunity for an experienced freight forwarding professional who wants to build and grow a business, rather than simply manage an existing operation. \n \n The successful candidate will take responsibility for developing the UK operation across sea, road, air freight and customs, building a team, developing new business and taking ownership of the day-to-day operation and overall P&L. \n \n With established international operations across Ireland, Europe, the Middle East and the USA, the successful candidate will have the backing, infrastructure and international network of an established logistics business, while having the autonomy to shape and develop the UK operation. \n This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is switched on, commercially minded and capable of thinking for themselves, bringing their own industry knowledge, customer relationships and ideas to create a successful and sustainable UK business. \n \n The Benefits; \n\n • £60,000 - £80,000 salary, flexible dependent on experience\n, • Performance-related bonus / high earning potential\n, • Genuine opportunity to build and lead a new UK business unit\n, • Significant autonomy and commercial responsibility\n, • Backing of an established international logistics business\n, • Access to established international customers, partners and infrastructure\n, • Opportunity to recruit and build your own team\n, • Direct responsibility for the growth and profitability of the UK operation\n, • Excellent long-term career progression opportunities\n, • Flexible UK location – Liverpool, Manchester, Midlands or Greater London\n\n \n The Candidate; \n\n • Proven experience within the freight forwarding / international logistics sector\n, • Experience across multiple freight modes, ideally including sea, ocean, road and air freight\n, • Strong understanding of customs and international freight processes\n, • Previous experience managing and developing a team\n, • Proven business development and new business generation experience\n, • Strong commercial awareness with experience managing P&L and budgets\n, • Confident building relationships with customers, suppliers, agents and international partners\n, • An established network of customers and contacts would be highly advantageous\n, • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build something from the ground up\n, • Commercially driven with a focus on sustainable, profitable growth\n, • Confident decision maker who can operate autonomously\n, • Strong leadership and people development skills\n, • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills\n\n \n Duties and Responsibilities; \n\n • Establish and develop the new UK freight forwarding business unit\n, • Create and implement the UK commercial and growth strategy\n, • Develop new business across sea, ocean, road, air freight and customs\n, • Bring existing industry knowledge, relationships and customer opportunities into the new operation\n, • Identify, target and secure new customers across the UK market\n, • Build and develop a high-performing freight forwarding team\n, • Recruit, manage, coach and develop employees as the business grows\n, • Take full responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the UK business unit\n, • Manage budgets, forecasting and overall P&L performance\n, • Develop and maintain strong customer, supplier, agent and international partner relationships\n, • Work closely with the wider international operation to maximise global opportunities\n, • Develop processes and systems to support the growth of the UK operation\n, • Identify new revenue streams and commercial opportunities\n, • Negotiate commercial agreements and secure profitable business\n, • Monitor performance against agreed budgets, revenue and profitability targets\n, • Provide regular commercial and operational reporting to senior management\n, • Build a sustainable and scalable UK freight forwarding operation\n\n \n If you have Director / Senior Management Experience within Freight Forwarding and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link. \n \n At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data – These can be viewed on our website.

Supplier Onboarding Administrators (Short-Term Project) - Remote - Around £130/day Inside IR35 \n \n Day Rate project-based contract (Inside IR35) \n Start: As soon as possible \n Contract End Date: 31 December 2026 \n Location: Fully remote, or hybrid (1–2 days per week) if based near Birmingham \n Languages Required: Fluent English plus business-level proficiency (CEFR C2 or above preferred) in one of: Italian, French, or German \n \n About the Role \n One of Lorien's key, global-reaching solutions clients is recruiting four Supplier Onboarding Administrators to support a time-limited project focused on supplier registration and data cleansing across its ERP and supplier management systems. \n \n While the role sits firmly in administration, a large part of the day-to-day work involves speaking with suppliers directly, so you'll need to be comfortable holding professional conversations in English and in your second language. You'll be picking up new internal processes at pace, so previous exposure to structured admin work would be ideal, and matters more than specific Onboarding industry experience. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Reviewing supplier accounts to understand their tier, category, and level of spend\n, • Reaching out to suppliers to start the onboarding journey, focusing first on higher-value and business-critical accounts\n, • Chasing and supporting suppliers through registration so records get completed on time\n, • Checking whether a non-disclosure agreement needs to be put in place\n, • Agreeing and logging payment terms\n, • Reviewing supplier paperwork to make sure everything required has been submitted correctly\n, • Amending classification records in the finance system where needed, and updating each supplier's onboarding status\n\n \n Key Deliverables \n\n • Full and accurate onboarding completion for all identified legacy suppliers\n, • Cleansed ERP classification data and consistent naming conventions\n, • Updated and accurate vendor master records\n\n \n What success looks like \n\n • Every legacy supplier on the list has been fully onboarded before year end\n, • Classification data and naming conventions across the system are consistent and cleaned up\n, • Vendor records are accurate and up to date\n\n \n Requirements \n\n • Business-level fluency in English and at least one of: Italian, French, or German (CEFR C2 or higher preferred)\n, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to liaise professionally with external suppliers professionally, including where a language barrier could otherwise cause friction\n, • Ideally some form of administrative experience, with the ability to learn new systems and processes quickly\n\n \n Desirable but not essential: \n\n • Basic understanding of supplier onboarding or vendor management processes\n, • Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. Infor M3 or similar)\n\n \n If this sounds like a good fit, let us know and apply now with your latest CV for immediate consideration

Location: Salford Quays, Greater Manchester \n \n Salary: £32k-£36k (DOE) \n \n About Marick \n \n We’re Marick – an integrated creative agency with a passion for producing standout content and delivering engaging live and virtual experiences. We help brands connect meaningfully with their audiences, creating positive impact and lasting impressions. \n \n Since 2007, we’ve built a strong reputation as a professional, quality-driven, and reliable partner. \n \n Our services include: \n · Live and Virtual Events \n · Graphic Design \n · Video Production \n · Marketing Communications \n \n Our in-house team of event professionals, designers, and producers work across sectors including energy, infrastructure and engineering, aerospace, education, and the public sector. We’re proud to be known for our creativity, reliability, and the relationships we build with our clients. \n \n The Opportunity \n We’re looking for an experienced and ambitious Events Manager to join our team in Salford Quays. \n \n If you’re a natural organiser who thrives in an agency environment - juggling multiple projects, managing complex logistics, and turning creative ideas into reality - this is your chance to shine. \n \n This role is perfect for someone who’s equally at home managing event operations and developing imaginative event concepts that excite clients and audiences alike. You’ll work hand-in-hand with our talented creative and production teams to deliver seamless, engaging, and memorable experiences from pitch to post-event wrap-up. \n \n We’re a small but mighty agency with a strong team spirit and a huge passion for what we do. If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment then this role could be for you. \n \n What You’ll Be Doing \n\n • Lead the planning, logistics, and delivery of live events from start to finish.\n, • Develop and pitch creative event concepts that inspire clients and align with their brand goals.\n, • Act as a key client contact, managing relationships with professionalism and warmth.\n, • Coordinate all logistics, including venue sourcing, supplier management, delegate registration, communications, and on-site operations.\n\n \n \n\n • Work in partnership with our AV and production teams so they can bring creative concepts to life with flawless technical execution.\n, • Oversee budgets and ensure every project delivers value for money and impact.\n, • Build and maintain supplier relationships, ensuring timely and on-budget delivery.\n, • Collaborate with our design and video teams to develop event branding, visuals, and marketing collateral.\n, • Mentor and support junior team members, fostering collaboration and excellence.\n, • Delivering exceptional attendee experiences, ensuring every detail - from pre-event communication to on-site delivery - is on point.\n\n \n What We’re Looking For \n\n • Minimum 5 years’ full-time event management experience, including at least 2 years in an agency environment.\n, • An established events professional with a proven track record of managing large-scale, complex events.\n, • Strong creative instincts with the ability to conceptualise and pitch event ideas to clients.\n, • Experienced in end-to-end event delivery, including production coordination, logistics, and on-site management.\n, • Confident, client-facing communicator who can build lasting relationships.\n, • Skilled at managing teams and collaborating across disciplines.\n, • Highly organised, detail-driven, and calm under pressure.\n, • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).\n, • A relevant qualification in events is desirable but not essential.\n, • Full driving licence and own transport required.\n, • Willingness to travel.\n\n \n What We Offer \n\n • 37.5 hour working week\n, • 28 days holiday plus bank holidays\n, • An extra day off for your birthday\n, • Flexible working practices\n, • Statutory pension scheme\n, • Discretionary bonuses\n, • Free on-site parking\n\n \n

A specialist scientific and environmental technology (design, manufacture, installation and services) business seek a Commercial Contracts Specialist / CCM to lead commercial & legal contractual engagement across the group's operations. \n \n Salary – c.£50000 + benefits (Neg.DOE) \n Type - Permanent \n Location - Mainly UK remote WFH, with occasional (quarterly) visits to Devon HQ \n \n As a long-established and profitable SME (c.100 employees, £12m t/o), this business is a leader within its niche environmental technology field. A close-knit and fully privately owned business where people culture, and technical abilities are valued equally. \n \n The Commercial Contracts Specialist / Commercial Contracts Manager will be the singular/sole lead for all commercial & legal contracts related activity across group operations (UK and international customer sales/projects). \n \n Reporting to the CFO, you will provide commercial and contractual support across the business, ensuring that contract T&C's are commercially robust, legally compliant and aligned with company objectives. You will work closely with Operations, Business Development, Project Management, Engineering and Finance teams throughout the full contract lifecycle. \n \n Key Commercial Contracts Specialist Responsibilities: \n\n • Review, draft and negotiate customer and supplier contracts.\n, • Identify and manage commercial and contractual risks.\n, • Negotiate terms and conditions with customers and suppliers.\n, • Ensure contractual compliance throughout project delivery.\n, • Maintain standard contract templates and commercial documentation.\n, • Assist with dispute resolution and contract change management.\n, • Support continuous improvement of commercial processes and governance.\n, • Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues.\n\n \n About You: \n\n • You’ll be an organised, commercially aware professional with excellent B2B legal contracts knowledge, negotiation, drafting and communication skills.\n, • Have the ability to work independently whilst collaborating and building working relationships across multiple technical and commercial departments.\n\n \n Key Experience required for Commercial Contracts Specialist application: \n\n • A degree-level and/or professional qualification in Law, Business or Contracts (CCM) related discipline i.e. LLB, IACCM/WorldCC, Cilex\n, • Proven experience in a dedicated Commercial Contract Specialist / Commercial Contracts Manager / Legal Contracts Manager position\n, • The ability to lead all CCM in a sole/lead capacity for an entire SME business\n, • Excellent understanding of commercial/legal contract terms and conditions (T&C's).\n, • Ability to identify and mitigate commercial risk, while maximising commercial opportunity\n, • Experience supporting bids and tenders.\n, • Experience within engineering, manufacturing, technology, marine, scientific/research technology/services, defence or a similar technical industry is desirable\n, • Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.\n, • Excellent attention to detail.\n, • Confident stakeholder management skills (internal and external) across engineering, scientific and commercial/corporate audiences.\n\n \n Additional/Desirable Skills: \n\n • Knowledge of UK public sector procurement.\n, • Experience of NEC, JCT, FIDIC or similar contract forms.\n, • Understanding of export processes and/or international commercial contracts\n\n \n Please click 'APPLY' to register interest and consideration for further details and discussion. All registrations of interest and discussions are held in the strictest confidence. \n \n AG-Search Limited is a recruitment (employment) agency business advertising this opportunity on behalf of a client business. In making an application to this opportunity and sharing your data, your data may be stored and managed in line with our privacy and data retention policy which can be found on our website https://ag-search.co.uk/privacy-centre/

Senior Buyer \n Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester \n Salary:£45,000 – £50,000 DOE \n Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time \n Senior Buyer | Procurement | Supply Chain | Engineering | Manufacturing \n Are you an experienced Senior Buyer, Strategic Buyer or Procurement Specialist looking to take the next step in your career? \n We're recruiting for a commercially focused Senior Buyer to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing business in the Stockport area. \n This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation where you'll play a key role in developing procurement strategies, strengthening supplier relationships and delivering commercial value across a high-value engineering supply chain. \n \n The Role \n As Senior Buyer, you'll be responsible for: \n\n • Developing purchasing and commodity strategies for key materials and suppliers.\n, • Managing the full sourcing process, including RFQs, supplier selection and contract negotiations.\n, • Building long-term relationships with UK and international suppliers.\n, • Negotiating pricing, lead times and commercial agreements.\n, • Identifying cost-saving opportunities and improving supply chain performance.\n, • Monitoring supplier performance through KPIs and driving continuous improvement.\n, • Identifying and qualifying new suppliers to strengthen supply chain resilience.\n, • Working closely with Engineering, Production, Quality and Programme teams to support operational requirements.\n, • Managing procurement activities using SAP or other ERP/MRP systems.\n, • Supporting business growth through supplier and market intelligence.\n\n \n About You \n To be successful, you'll have: \n\n • Previous experience as a Senior Buyer, Strategic Buyer, Procurement Specialist or Commodity Buyer.\n, • A strong background within engineering, manufacturing or industrial environments.\n, • Experience in supplier relationship management and strategic sourcing.\n, • Excellent commercial negotiation skills.\n, • Knowledge of SAP or another ERP/MRP system.\n, • Strong analytical and communication skills.\n, • Understanding of Bills of Materials (BOMs), engineering drawings and manufacturing processes.\n, • CIPS qualification (or working towards) would be advantageous.\n\n Experience within defence, aerospace or another highly regulated manufacturing environment would be beneficial but is not essential. \n \n What's on Offer? \n\n • £45,000 – £50,000 DOE\n, • Permanent full-time role.\n, • Opportunity to influence procurement strategy.\n, • Career progression within a growing engineering business.\n, • Collaborative and supportive working environment.\n, • Work with strategic suppliers across the UK and internationally.\n\n \n If you're looking for a rewarding procurement role where you can make a real impact within a successful engineering business, we'd love to hear from you. \n Apply today for immediate consideration.

Head Of Commercial- Facilities Management \n PFI Experience Needed \n Location: North West/ Hybrid \n \n One of our long standing FM clients are currently looking for an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to join their business. \n \n The successful applicant will manage commercial aspects of operational contracts, collaborating with relevant teams to ensure effective commercial management with multiple direct reports. \n \n Responsibilities will include: \n\n • Manage risk registers and dispute resolution with suppliers and customers\n, • Ensure commercial/contractual compliance and risk mitigation\n, • Monitor supplier performance against commercial terms\n, • Lead commercial strategy on contractual disputes\n, • Identify and support profit improvement initiatives\n, • Negotiate contracts within set boundaries\n, • Manage project delivery, ensuring appropriate contractual arrangements with all stakeholders.\n, • Control project finances by monitoring and reporting spend, while advising clients on financial risks and budget management.\n, • Manage the tender process and appoint suppliers, ensuring value for money and best contractual terms.\n, • Manage supplier accounts and upload commercial records onto the business system.\n, • Ensure effective financial and commercial management in line with company procedures\n, • Manage supply chain expenditure and maintain pricing targets\n\n \n Essential requirements: \n \n\n • Demonstrable experience managing PFI FM Contracts\n, • Strong FM or construction background\n, • Experience in dealing with construction defects\n, • Demonstrable commercial technical knowledge and experience\n, • Experience of NEC and Public Sector contracts – particularly PFI style contracts\n, • Proven ability to successfully negotiate on high “value at stake” issues\n, • A strategic thinker with strong commercial awareness, excellent interpersonal awareness and influencing skills and a target/profit driven attitude with a focus on delivering results\n\n \n On offer would be a Car Allowance/ Company Car, Bonus Scheme and other additional benefits. \n \n If this is of interest, please apply within and we will be in touch!

Our client is an established real estate company and major presence across the UK and Europe in the multi-let industrial (MLI) arena– a growing sector of the market. They invest in a diversified portfolio of UK MLI with a market-leading tech platform to support the ongoing digitization of the real estate sector. \n We are now carrying out a search to find a junior-mid level lawyer with a real estate/construction/development skill-set to join their office in Stockport, South Manchester and who will report to the Head of Legal, who is based out of the same office. \n The successful candidate will shepherd the business as it continues to grow and carry out a broad legal role working closely with the other teams based in Birmingham and London. \n \n More specifically, the role will involve: \n\n • drafting and negotiating specific contracts within the asset management and property management arms of the business, as well as for the development and construction team;\n, • taking responsibility for the negotiation and drafting of commercial contracts, which may relate to asset sales, marketing, and technology matters as well as the general running of the business, for example supplier contracts, IT and SaaS agreements, professional services agreements…etc;\n, • streamlining internal legal processes and assisting with the automation of contracts and legal processes;\n, • assisting with any special transactional activity – including acquisitions, refinancings and or restructurings.\n\n \n What skill-sets are we looking for? \n\n • A qualified real estate/construction/development lawyer with solid experience in property;\n, • you may come from one of the top real estate law firms, or you may already be in-house in a real estate or related company;\n, • good drafting skills, technically sound but with a strong commercial awareness;\n, • the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and juggle priorities effectively;\n\n \n In return, our client offers the chance to join a very friendly and supportive team, as well as a sociable and accessible work environment. \n They will ensure you receive dedicated support from the outset as well as a competitive base salary with an annual discretionary bonus, pension, health and life insurance. A generous and flexible hybrid working model to work from home on a weekly basis is also on offer, if desired. \n \n If this role is of interest, please connect with us quoting job ref. AYFS 10863: \n Matt Bloxham, matt@aysearch.com 07900 692209 \n Celene Yon, celene@aysearch.com 07944 390723 \n \n To keep up to date with Arbuthnot Yon’s postings, please 'follow' us. \n Due to a high volume of applications, we will only respond to those we deem suitable for the role.

Associate or Senior Associate Electrical Engineer \n Manchester \n \n About us \n \n Important: the job title “Associate” at Hoare Lea refers to a senior-level position (not an entry-level role); please check the role description for responsibility and seniority. \n \n Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield. \n \n We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves. \n \n We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service), alongside flexible and hybrid working. \n \n Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do. \n \n About the role \n We have an opportunity for an Associate or Senior Associate Electrical Engineer to play a key role in delivering high quality, sustainable electrical engineering solutions across multiple projects in the built environment. \n \n You will join our Electrical team based in our Manchester office. \n \n We have a well-established reputation for delivering outstanding design on built environment projects throughout the North. \n \n We have maintained an office in Manchester for many years, developing strong relationships with clients across the region, and working on a variety of local, regional and international projects. \n \n We are a recognised leader in the built environment, shaping some of the most ambitious and technically demanding projects across the residential, hospitality, leisure, commercial, and complex engineering sectors. \n \n Our work spans cutting-edge healthcare and research facilities, high-performance data centres, critical infrastructure and state-of-the-art manufacturing and technology environments projects that push boundaries and deliver real-world impact. \n \n Driven by a commitment to excellence, we combine innovation, technical expertise, and practical delivery to create solutions that are not only robust and reliable, but forward-thinking and sustainable. Our teams work at the forefront of the industry, collaborating with leading clients across the public and private sectors, both locally and internationally. \n \n Working alongside a range of specialist engineers and consultants, you will be joining a collaborative, knowledgeable, highly engaged team who love what they do, and offer a supportive, flexible, and high-performing work culture. \n \n We are seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer or Senior Associate Electrical Engineer to lead client relationships and deliver technically excellent, commercially sound electrical design across building services projects. This vacancy will suit an experienced Associate who manages project delivery and client engagement, or a Senior Associate who leads larger, multi-disciplines schemes, contributes to business development and helps shape a high performing local team. \n \n In this key and varied role, you can expect to: \n • Act as primary client contact for projects; define and agree briefs and represent Hoare Lea professionally at project meetings. \n • Promote Hoare Lea’s services to create opportunities and support client objectives. \n • Lead and coordinate project teams (including specialist groups), prioritise workloads and host/ chair internal project meetings. \n • Deliver profitable, high‑quality schemes; monitor project expenditure, report costs and resource needs to line managers/partners. \n • Delegate, review and check work from junior staff; contribute to staff development and performance objectives. \n • Maintain awareness of consultant appointment conditions, procurement routes and commercial risks; identify and mitigate business risks. \n • Contribute to technical knowledge sharing across the firm and ensure technical accuracy and compliance with relevant standards. \n • Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, consultants and contractors to support repeat business and growth. \n \n Additional responsibilities for Senior Associate: \n • Lead larger scale, multi‑discipline schemes, attend interviews and support bid preparation. \n • Support development and leadership of the local team and report regularly to senior management. \n \n About you \n To be successful in this role you’ll need: \n • Degree in Electrical/Building Services Engineering or equivalent. \n • Chartered status required for Senior Associate, desirable/working towards for Associate. \n • Extensive project & client leadership experience. \n • Strong technical competence in electrical building services, working to applicable regulations and design guides. \n • Ability to lead integrated design teams, coordinate with other disciplines and deliver technically accurate designs. \n • Excellent client‑facing, written and verbal communication skills; able to manage difficult situations. \n • Demonstrable commercial awareness: monitor project costs, identify/mitigate risks and contribute to profitable delivery. \n • Proven people leadership: motivate, delegate and develop team members — leads projects (Associate) or leads teams and local practice (Senior Associate). \n • Highly organised with strong planning skills; able to work under own initiative and deliver to demanding timescales. \n • IT literate with proficiency in industry software and BIM workflows. \n • Committed to continuous professional development and knowledge‑sharing. \n \n How to apply \n To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact aureliacherradi@hoarelea.com \n \n If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices. We aim to provide feedback at each stage of the process. \n \n Adjustments and accommodations \n If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know. \n \n Data privacy \n We have updated our terms and conditions for candidates, click here to find out more. \n \n Recruitment agencies \n We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners who assist us when required. We do not acknowledge speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list. \n

Job Summary \n As the Junior Buyer you will have direct responsibility for the given categories (this is subject to change in line with business requirements). You are responsible for the KPI’s of these departments whilst supporting on all other categories where necessary. \n \n Assisting the Senior Buyer, you will support with product strategy and team management. Building relationships within the immediate and wider teams. \n \n Product sourcing decisions will be driven by data, and you will have engaged the relevant team members cross functionally to develop superior quality, market leading product ranges. A key focus will be given to speed to market striving to be first to market on the latest product. \n \n You will ensure the Ultra LEDs customer sectors are at the forefront of any product development and ranging will be aligned with agreed business strategy whilst all actions and decisions driven and supported by data. \n \n Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities of Junior Buyer \n · Strategic product ranging to optimise category performance. You will have a strong understanding of company best and worst sellers and takes actions to maximise potential and minimise risk where possible. \n · Manage KPI’s for accountable categories making sure they are meeting whilst striving to exceed category financial goals. Monitors and maintains buying margin & gross profit on all accountable products to support overall business financial goals. \n · Source and manage the product ranges from initial concept until launch, working closely with key stakeholders to optimise product opportunities and efficiently bring to market. \n · Lead the planning and completion of key Critical Path milestone meetings (e.g. Product Workshop, Range Review, Selection, Sign Off) for the given categories, presenting to wider Product Team, Heads of Departments and Managing Director, in line with department Critical Path. \n · Engages and negotiates with suppliers to ensure Ultra LED’s has the best range and prices, in the market. Demonstrates a strategic view of the supply base feeding back to the senior management team any opportunities or risks within the supply base from a pricing, production capabilities and performance perspective. \n · Work closely with the offline sales team reacting immediately to ad hoc customer requests. Adapting the sourcing processes when the business requires. Quotations must be given within 24 hours. \n · Support with sourcing strategy considering supplier performance and COO analysis in line with agreed business strategy. Always ensuring supplier set up process is adhered to. \n\n • Negotiate favourable payment terms with suppliers.\n, • Attend trade shows with a strategic mindset always reporting back and acting on business opportunities.\n, • Understanding of British standards and legislation, working closely with our technical team to ensure all products ranged meet relevant standards and are in line with business policies. Highlighting any potential risks.\n\n · Report in weekly meetings, on product and channel sales as well as key customers. Utilise internal reporting systems (Brightpearl & Power BI). \n · Carrying out data analysis to support with product strategy and day to day decisions as well as Competitor Benchmarking exercises so that you have strong market knowledge. \n · Help implement and manage key buying processes, efficiency being key. \n · Accountable for the critical path. Support the Assistant Buyers with the management of the critical path, ensuring that all team deadlines are met & any potential risks are raised with Senior Buyer. \n · Close use of our Technical Assessment Management & Product Inventory Management system to manage the product launch through from concept to sign off to launch. \n · Accountable for the sign off, of product briefs for your department, ensuring the briefs cover all key features and benefits as well as target markets so professional, market leading listings can be created and products launch on time. Work closely with the Marketing team to ensure new product launches have the optimum level of content. \n · Present in Offline Sales meetings, provide the team with important information and gain knowledge of our customer's needs and requirements. \n · Help to manage and coach Assistant Buyers. \n · Taking on additional responsibility as requested from Senior Buyer & Head of Product. \n \n Team, Processes and department Development: \n\n • Always strives to improve the buying operation and increase knowledge of own and related job functions.\n, • Work closely with senior members in the buying and merchandising team and makes suggestions for improvement for the team or buying function.\n, • Manage and mentor more junior members of staff, facilitating internal promotions and strengthening of the team.\n, • Actively looks to take on further responsibilities outside of their main product categories, working closely with the Senior Buyer & Head of Product to identify other areas of work they can drive and support with (projects and wider-function responsibilities).\n\n \n Communication and relationship building: \n · Builds effective and open relationships with all members of the B & M and wider team. \n · Support with reliably accurate work backed up by data. \n · Ensures productive relationship between buying function and all other business areas to ensure goals are achieved, specifically with the merchandising, marketing, sales and technical teams. \n · Can be relied on to deliver key information at the right time to the right people, and present where necessary in the absence of senior team members. \n · A keen negotiator with strong ability to influence at all levels which will be demonstrated internally and externally. \n · Ability to communicate on all levels including written, verbal with an understanding of what method to use when. \n · Engaging presentation skills ensuring message is delivered and understood. \n \n More over the successful junior buyer candidate will… \n · Be either an established Assistant Buyer who is ready to step up to a Junior Buyer or is already operating at this level. \n · Be experienced in range building and data analysis. \n · Be experienced in working with suppliers from different COO’s. \n · Thrive in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment, pro-actively seeking to understand the wider business environment in which our business operates. \n · Have a passion for product & trade and a real desire to make a difference to the business. \n · Attend trade shows, training, meetings, and other events as requested by senior management. \n · Preferably have worked with and has knowledge of LED Lighting products and industry. \n · Be confident and enthusiastic, with the ability to bring energy and pace to the buying and merchandising team. \n · Always be an ambassador for the business and brands. \n · Build strong working relationships, internally and externally. \n · Preferable have experience with managing an Assistant Buyer or Buyers Admin Assistant.