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The HSEQ Manager provides specialist health, safety, environmental and quality support across capital delivery projects within the UK water sector. The role supports the safe delivery of water and wastewater treatment works, pumping stations, pipelines, reservoirs and network infrastructure from design through construction and commissioning. You will be responsible for health, safety, environment and quality aspects of work delivered through our [water] contracts centred in [Worsley]. This role links to a wider central Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) team meaning you will be responsible for communicating and cascading (HSEQ) initiatives, systems, processes, activities, regulatory and compliance requirements across the business. Your role will entail advancing compliance within the contracts, exhibiting leadership qualities and establishing the benchmarks we anticipate everyone to adhere to. Effective interaction with clients and operational teams will be pivotal, ensuring alignment with Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) objectives, construction, design and management legislation, other relevant regulations, and standards across all contract activities. • You will provide technical Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) & CDM guidance and support directly to the contract/s., • Ensure all project stakeholders comply with CDM 2015 regulations, assist in the preparation and coordination of pre-construction information (PCI)., • Review and contribute to the development of Construction Phase Plans (CPP), • You will have a passion for ensuring exceptional levels of health, safety, quality and environmental standards are delivered; putting in place the processes and reports to continually monitor and maintain quality standards., • Lead by example offering guidance, support and coaching as needed to the project., • Review, approve, and oversee the quality, progress, and compliance of Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) plans to ensure adherence to standards and objectives., • Review workstream activities and contract risks including 1st line, 2nd line and 3rd line of defences (Operational, Strategic, Regulatory, Environment)., • Formulate roadmaps and strategic plans to address key risk areas or promote best practices, aligning with the company's values of continuous improvement., • Undertake audits as per targets agreed within the Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) plan., • Assume leadership in managing all high-potential or high-severity incidents, assigning responsibilities to an agreed investigation team. Oversee the completion of incident reports and ensure the closure of corrective actions. Being a point of escalation as agreed on the Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) plan., • Implement corporate standards and governance interpret this and client requirements into local arrangements and ensure successful implementation., • Work collaboratively with fellow Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) Leads, members of the leadership team, and other stakeholders to achieve organisational goals and promote a culture of health and safety excellence., • Review and authorise Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) documentation, including any modifications to management systems, ensuring compliance with established standards and regulations., • You will work closely with the wider Operational Team to maintain strong relationships and improve processes/systems wherever possible., • Support in client-facing performance reviews and engagement forums and where requested attend., • Approve local induction materials produced by the Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) Advisors specific to the contract., • You will support the contract on training and competency requirements, ensuring that the contracts are achieving the highest standards of training compliance., • Support Operational Leads with arrangements, contents and deliver of safety stand downs or workshops., • You will lead by example and strive to drive the correct safety behaviours on-site, within depots and within our offices. Technical Competencies and Experience • CDM Regulations and Principal Contractor assurance., • Temporary Works assurance including compliance with BS 5975., • Confined space entry, rescue planning and permit compliance., • Lifting operations assurance in accordance with LOLER and BS 7121., • Excavation safety, buried services, utility avoidance and permit controls., • Process safety awareness for water and wastewater treatment assets., • Isolation (mechanical, electrical and process), commissioning and decommissioning activities., • Water Industry Registration Scheme (WIRS), • Environmental Awareness, • Quality Management Systems Water Sector Experience, • Water networks, infrastructure and assets, • Wastewater networks, infrastructure and assets, • Pumping stations, • Pipeline installation and rehabilitation, • MEICA installation and commissioning Essential Qualifications, • H&S qualification e.g. NEBOSH Diploma, • IOSH managing safely, • TechIOSH/GradIOSH or working towards Chartered status, • Full UK Driving Licence. Desirable Qualifications, • Temporary Works, • Confined Space Management, • IEMA Foundation or equivalent environmental qualification., • Internal Auditor qualification, • Accident/investigation training Key Skills, • Strong technical understanding of construction risk., • Ability to influence operational teams and contractors., • Excellent investigation, reporting and communication skills., • Working knowledge of water industry standards and client frameworks., • Demonstrate leadership skills, mentor, coach and motivate others, • Strive for excellence and consistently achieve exceptional outcomes., • Consistently meet or exceed expectations by executing plans effectively and setting ambitious goals to raise standards., • Demonstrate decisiveness and quick-thinking abilities., • Skilfully manage time, prioritising tasks to ensure successful completion., • Proficiently handle multiple priorities, tracking responsibilities with precision., • Exhibit outstanding analytical, organisational, and decision-making capabilities., • Take initiative and maintain meticulous attention to detail., • Showcase enthusiasm and foster strong relationships with key stakeholders. Success Measures, • Delivery of proactive HSEQ assurance across projects., • Compliance with CDM and statutory obligations., • Reduction in repeat audit findings and incidents., • High-quality support to project delivery teams. We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package including car allowance. Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners. We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy. Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK’s major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater. We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer. We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment – we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.

Field-based Sales Manager (Food Industry) Manchester £45,000 - £55,000 + Company Vehicle + Enhanced Holidays + Performance Bonus Are you a field-based sales manager from within the food industry or similar looking for an opportunity to join a well-known UK food manufacturer that is offering in-depth product training, the freedom to shape a new sales channel and opportunities to earn more through performance bonuses? Do you want to join a well-renowned UK food manufacturer that is known for its high-quality products, that looks after its staff, provides a generous salary and gives you the freedom to develop and grow an important part of the business? In this role the successful Field-based Sales Manager will be able to make the job their own and manage their own day, with the majority of responsibilities involving travelling across England to develop relationships with meat wholesalers, specialist distributors and independent butchers, as well as being based in the office in Bury three days a week. This role would suit a Field-based Sales Manager, Wholesale Account Manager or similar ideally from a Food/FMCG background who is looking for a hybrid role that offers great product training, commercial ownership and the freedom to develop new business, build distribution and make the job their own without being micro-managed. The role: Developing new business with meat wholesalers, specialist distributors, catering butchers and independent high-street butchers across the UK Identifying gaps in distribution and developing relationships with new wholesalers and distributors Building demand within the butchery channel through customer visits, product presentations, sampling and prospecting Developing both wholesale distribution and the direct-to-store/ecommerce sales channel In-depth product and commercial training Hybrid working, normally Monday, Wednesday and Friday from the Bury office Brand new electric vehicle or company vehicle/car allowance Opportunity to take ownership of an underdeveloped sales channel and help shape the commercial strategy The person: Field-based sales manager, wholesale account manager or similar from a FMCG/food backgroundExperience of selling through wholesalers or distributors would be highly advantageous Able to commute to Bury three times a week Happy with regular UK travel and overnight stays Full UK driving licenceReference: BBBH27493 Keywords: Sales Manager, Wholesale Account Manager, Sales Executive, FMCG, Food, Meat, Butchery, Wholesale, Distribution, B2B Sales, New Business, Business Development, Bonus, Company Vehicle, Hybrid, Field-Based, Bury, Manchester, Liverpool If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job is not quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. 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 the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website

Estimator - Facades & Building Envelope Location - Manchester Salary/Package - £55,000 - £70,000 + Excellent Benefits Package About the Company Our client is a leading nationwide façade contractor specialising in façade remediation and large-scale new-build projects across the UK. Delivering complete building envelope solutions, they work on complex residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments, providing expertise in cladding, brick slips, external wall insulation (EWI), rendering, steel framing systems, glazing, and curtain walling. Working as both a Principal Contractor and Specialist Subcontractor, the business has established an excellent reputation for delivering technically challenging façade schemes in line with the latest building safety regulations. With a strong pipeline of remediation and new-build projects, continued growth has created an exciting opportunity for an experienced Estimator to join their pre-construction team in Manchester. The Role As Estimator, you will be responsible for: Preparing accurate and competitive estimates for façade and building envelope projects Reviewing drawings, specifications, and tender documentation Producing detailed quantity take-offs, cost plans, and pricing schedules Obtaining and evaluating quotations from suppliers and specialist subcontractors Preparing comprehensive tender submissions within required deadlines Identifying value engineering opportunities and cost-saving solutions Assessing commercial and technical risks throughout the tender process Attending tender adjudication meetings and supporting bid strategy Working closely with the commercial, design, and operational teams throughout the pre-construction phase Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors Supporting successful project handovers to the commercial and delivery teams following contract award The Ideal Candidate The successful Estimator will have: Proven experience as an Estimator within the construction industry Experience within façades, cladding, remediation, external wall insulation (EWI), glazing, curtain walling, or the wider building envelope sector would be highly advantageous Alternatively, estimating experience with a Main Contractor delivering major construction projects will also be considered Strong understanding of construction methods, estimating principles, and procurement Excellent commercial awareness and analytical skills Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications Strong negotiation and communication skills Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and estimating software A proactive, organised, and commercially driven approach Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline would be advantageous What's on Offer Competitive basic salary of £55,000 - £70,000 Attractive benefits package Opportunity to join a market-leading façade contractor Exposure to high-profile remediation and new-build projects across the UK Long-term career progression within a growing pre-construction team Ongoing professional development and training Supportive and collaborative working environment Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris. Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted. INDCOM

Associate Director / Principal Consultant Manchester, Ancoats Basic Salary up to £50,000, OTE £85,000 Ready to take greater ownership of your market and help shape a growing recruitment business? At Get Recruited, we're looking for an accomplished recruitment professional who enjoys winning business, building lasting client relationships and developing a successful specialist desk. We're a small, established recruitment business based in Ancoats, Manchester, working with clients across the UK in Insurance, Finance & Accounts, Marketing & Digital, Commercial, and Manufacturing & Engineering. As we grow, we're looking for an experienced recruiter who wants to contribute to our commercial direction, bring ideas to the table and build a long-term career with us. The opportunity: You'll take ownership of a specialist desk, developing new client relationships, growing existing accounts and building a strong reputation within your market. Alongside managing the full recruitment process, you'll identify opportunities for growth, develop key accounts and become a trusted adviser to clients on their hiring needs. You'll work closely with the leadership team, contribute to how we develop the business and help set the standard for recruitment delivery and client service. There will also be opportunities to share your experience and support the development of colleagues. We're open to discussing either a Principal Consultant or Associate Director appointment, depending on your experience and ambitions. What you can expect: Basic salary of up to £50,000 and OTE of £85,000. Ownership of a specialist desk, with scope to develop your market and client base. A voice in the business, working closely with the leadership team. Opportunities for progression as the business grows. Access to recruitment technology to support your sourcing, business development and delivery. A visible contribution, where your ideas, standards and results matter. About you: You're an experienced 360 agency recruiter with a proven track record of winning business and delivering consistent billing performance. You can build lasting client relationships, develop accounts and identify new commercial opportunities. Experience in one of our markets would be useful, but we're equally interested in recruiters who can demonstrate how they would transfer their expertise into a new specialism. You're comfortable taking ownership, contributing ideas and leading by example. You take pride in delivering a high standard of service and are motivated by the opportunity to influence both your own success and the wider business. Interested? Send your CV through this advert for a confidential conversation about joining Get Recruited. By sending an application or applying for a job, you consent to your personal data being processed and stored by Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in accordance with our Cookie & Privacy Policy (available in the footer on our website). Get Recruited (UK) Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services

Senior Structural Engineer (Funded Chartership) £60,000 - £65,000 + £77k OTE + Training + Progression + Chartership + Flexible Hours + Company Bonus + Hybrid Work Manchester Are you a Senior Structural Engineer looking to join a rapidly growing specialist consultancy, where you will work on a diverse range of complex and technically challenging projects across the transport, industrial, sports stadium, and residential sectors? Are you looking to join a forward-thinking company that invests in its employees, offering excellent opportunities for career progression into Principal and Associate positions, alongside dedicated support towards achieving Chartership? In this role you will be responsible for working on a range of structural engineering projects in variety of sectors. You will be overseeing projects from concept through to completion, undertaking structural analysis and design calculations, reviewing drawings, liaising with internal and external clients, with occasional client site visits. You will also assist with guidance for junior engineers and with project deliver. This position is hybrid, with ample opportunities for travel to site. This company has been established for nearly 60 years and has recently undergone an exciting transitional period; they are leading UK consultancy, operating across 6 UK sites, and aim to replicate year-on-year success and continue to grow. Offering premium civil and structural services, they work on technically complex and varied projects across a multitude of sectors. This role would suit a Senior Structural Engineer looking to take the next steps in their career, with progression to Principle and Associate positions available, alongside ongoing professional development and opportunities to achieve Chartership whilst working on interesting, complex projects. The Role: Structural analysis and calculations Develop designs and drawings within AutoCAD, Tekla and Revit Prepare documents and reports Assist with junior guidance and project delivery Occasional travel opportunities to visit client sites 5 hours per week, flexible hours, hybrid workThe Person Senior Structural Engineer UK Site experienceReference number: BBBH 27792 Structural, FEA, Engineer, Engineering, Civils, Civil, Manchester, Hybrid, Construction, Industrial, Infrastructure, Site, AutoCAD, Revit, CAD, Building, Project, BIM, Structural Analysis, If 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 the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website

Estimator (Mechanical) £50,000 to £60,000 + £90,000 OTE + £6,000 Car Allowance + Progression to Director Level Manchester Are you an Estimator or similar from a mechanical background looking to join a specialist HVAC and mechanical building services contractor, where you will be the go-to person and the face of the company for client visits, presenting invoices, and closing orders? This company are a specialist HVAC and mechanical building services contractor, who work for a number of world leading organizations such as the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team, high security government buildings, and a range of grade 3 listed buildings across the UK. In this role you will be responsible for meeting clients, discussing the requirements, receiving quotes, and closing orders. You will also be responsible for receiving design solutions, selecting the equipment for the roles, and estimating all costs. The company provide you a generous car allowance, ensuring that you have the best image when carrying out client visits. This role would suit an Estimator or similar from a mechanical background who is looking to join a specialist HVAC and mechanical building services contractor where you will be the go-to person and face of the company when dealing with clients on state of the art projects such as the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team. The Role: Meeting with clients, discussing requirements, presenting the invoice, and closing the order Receiving design solutions, selecting equipment, doing full cost ups Site travel up to 5 times a week Go-to person Face of the company for client meetingsThe Person: Estimator from a mechanical background Looking to progress career to director level Commutable to ManchesterReference: BBBH27694 Keywords: Estimator, Manchester, HVAC, Plumbing, Air Ventillation, Heating, Buying, Design, Car Allowance, OTE, Client Facing, Closing Orders If 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 the T&Cs, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers, which can be found on our website

Senior Recruitment Consultant Manchester, Ancoats OTE £70,000+ Ready to take greater ownership of your desk and your career? At Get Recruited, we're looking for an experienced Senior Recruitment Consultant who enjoys winning business, building lasting client relationships and delivering recruitment that makes a difference. We're a small, established recruitment business based in Ancoats, Manchester, working with clients across the UK in Insurance, Finance & Accounts, Marketing & Digital, Commercial, and Manufacturing & Engineering. As we grow, we're looking for ambitious people who want to help shape that growth, and build a successful career of their own. The opportunity: You'll take ownership of a specialist desk, developing new client relationships and growing existing accounts. You'll manage the full recruitment process, build a strong candidate network and become someone your clients turn to for advice on hiring and the market. Being part of a small team means your contribution is visible. You'll work closely with the leadership team, have the opportunity to influence how we do things and develop towards greater responsibility as the business grows. What you can expect: OTE of £70,000+, with scope to build your earnings as you develop your desk. Opportunities for progression within a growing business. Access to recruitment technology to support your sourcing, business development and delivery. A specialist market focus, helping you build credibility and long-term relationships. A role with real ownership, where your ideas, standards and results matter. About you: You'll have experience in a 360 recruitment role within an agency and a track record of winning new business. Experience in one of our markets would be useful, but we're equally interested in recruiters who can demonstrate how they would transfer their skills into a new specialism. You'll be curious about your market, confident speaking with clients and motivated to develop your commercial skills. You'll take pride in delivering a high standard of service, follow through on commitments and embrace technology that helps you work effectively. Interested? Send your CV through this advert for a confidential conversation about joining Get Recruited. All applications will be treated in strict confidence. By sending an application or applying for a job, you consent to your personal data being processed and stored by Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in accordance with our Cookie & Privacy Policy (available in the footer on our website). Get Recruited (UK) Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services

Your new company \n I'm working with a well-established and ambitious accountancy and advisory firm that is continuing to invest significantly in the growth of its tax offering across the UK. As part of this growth, the firm is looking to appoint a VAT Manager to join its Tax team. This is a great opportunity for an experienced VAT professional who enjoys advisory work and is looking for a role where they can take ownership of projects, build strong client relationships and play a part in developing a growing indirect tax offering. The position can be based from Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle or Glasgow, with flexible and hybrid working available. Your new role \n Working closely with the VAT Senior Manager and wider tax leadership team, you'll support clients across a variety of sectors with complex VAT and indirect tax matters. Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Managing your own portfolio of VAT advisory projects\n, • Supporting on more complex VAT advisory assignments alongside senior members of the team\n, • Acting as a key point of contact for clients and responding to ad hoc VAT queries\n, • Identifying tax planning and wider advisory opportunities across the client portfolio\n, • Keeping up to date with changes in VAT legislation, case law and HMRC guidance, identifying where these could impact clients\n, • Managing projects against agreed timescales and budgets\n, • Building strong relationships with colleagues across the wider firm to identify opportunities for VAT support\n, • Developing relationships with external intermediaries and contacts\n, • Supporting the continued growth and development of the firm's VAT and Indirect Tax offering\n, • Contributing towards business development activity and identifying new opportunities within the market\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n\n • Around 5 years' experience within VAT / Indirect Tax\n, • Strong VAT advisory experience across a range of clients or sectors\n, • The confidence to manage your own client projects and provide commercially focused advice\n, • Strong communication and relationship-building skills\n, • A proactive approach to identifying advisory and business development opportunities\n, • An interest in contributing towards the growth of a developing VAT practice\n\n Most importantly, you'll be someone who enjoys working closely with clients and wants the opportunity to have a genuine influence on the continued development of the team. What you'll get in return \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • Flexible and hybrid working\n, • Competitive annual leave with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days\n, • Employer pension contributions\n, • Life assurance at 4x salary\n, • Income protection\n, • Health cash plan\n, • Employee Assistance Programme\n, • Paid professional membership fees\n, • Investment in ongoing CPD and professional development\n, • Employee referral and client introduction schemes\n, • Genuine opportunities to progress as the tax offering continues to grow\n\n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this VAT Manager role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \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 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

Permanent | Fully Office Based \n Are you a part-qualified Management Accountant looking to take the next step into a more commercial, forward-thinking finance role? \n I'm recruiting for a high-growth e-commerce business based in Trafford Park that is looking for an ambitious Commercial Management Accountant to join its expanding finance team. \n This is a fantastic opportunity for an up-and-coming accountant who enjoys understanding the numbers but also wants to get closer to the commercial side of the business. With a strong emphasis on FP&A, budgeting, forecasting and business partnering, you'll gain excellent exposure across a fast-paced, growing organisation. \n The role \n You'll work closely with the wider finance team and key stakeholders across the business, with responsibilities including: \n\n • Supporting the budgeting and forecasting process\n, • Financial planning and analysis across key areas of the business\n, • Producing management accounts and insightful monthly reporting\n, • Analysing performance, trends and variances including margin and cost analysis\n, • Preparing financial models and commercial analysis\n, • Supporting decision-making with meaningful financial information\n, • Working with non-finance stakeholders to understand business performance\n, • Identifying opportunities to improve profitability and financial performance\n, • Supporting month-end and wider management accounting activities\n, • Helping to continually improve reporting, controls and processes\n\n About you \n Ideally, you'll be a part-qualified CIMA or ACCA with solid management accounting experience who is now looking for broader commercial and FP&A exposure. You'll be analytical, commercially minded and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment. Most importantly, you'll be ambitious and keen to develop beyond traditional management accounting into a role where you can really understand and influence business performance. What you'll get in return \n This is a great next move for a part-qualified Management Accountant looking to build their FP&A and commercial finance experience and progress their career within an ambitious, growing business. You will also receive excellent benefits, including study support, 25 holidays, an on-site gym, parking and a superb office environment. What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \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

Your new company:- \n An exciting opportunity has become available for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a well-established organisation in Stockport. \n Your new role:- \n Working as part of a small and collaborative finance team, you will gain exposure across the accounts payable function-from invoice processing, through to month-end activities will interact regularly with colleagues across the UK and Ireland, providing finance support and ensuring efficient handling of queries and transactions. \n Key responsibilities include:- \n\n • Manage purchase ledger processes, including invoice input and coding & process employee expenses\n, • Support month-end close, ensuring deadlines are met\n, • Respond promptly and accurately to internal finance queries\n, • Assist with maintaining internal reporting dashboards and monthly data\n, • Provide general finance administrative support within the finance team\n\n What you need to succeed:- \n\n • AAT(advantageous)\n, • Previous experience within accounts payable\n, • Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP\n, • Understanding of VAT, purchase ledger processes\n, • High level of accuracy with strong attention to detail\n, • Proven ability to work to tight deadlines, particularly month-end\n, • Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with stakeholders/senior management\n, • Enthusiastic and motivated, with a willingness to learn new systems and develop further\n, • Team player\n\n What You will get in Return \n £30,000pa \n Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours per week) 8-5, \n Free on-site parking & close to public transport routes (train/bus), \n Annual leave 25days plus bank holidays, \n 5% pension, \n BUPA private health, \n Life assurance,Study support, \n Great opportunity to join a company that really values its employees \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \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

Your new company \n \n An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established, nationally recognised organisation that plays a vital role in connecting people and communities across the UK. With a workforce of approximately 2000 employees and a strong focus on people, service, and continuous improvement, this organisation offers a collaborative and supportive environment where payroll is recognised as a key business function Your new role \n \n As a Payroll Assistant, you'll join a close-knit payroll team of four and report directly to the Payroll Manager. Supporting the end-to-end payroll process for a large and varied workforce, you'll gain exposure to complex payroll calculations, multiple pay frequencies, pension schemes, and evolving payroll legislation responsibilities will include: \n\n • Processing payroll accurately and within agreed deadlines\n, • Managing payroll queries and providing excellent employee support\n, • Calculating statutory payments, adjustments, and arrears\n, • Supporting pension administration and payroll compliance activities\n, • Assisting with year-end payroll processes and statutory reporting\n, • Producing payroll-related reports and management information\n, • Supporting payroll projects, system enhancements, and process improvements\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n \n To be successful, you'll have previous payroll experience and a good understanding of payroll legislation, including PAYE, National Insurance, SSP, and SMP. You will be highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident working to deadlines within a fast-paced environment. \n You'll also demonstrate: \n\n • Previous payroll administration experience\n, • Strong numerical and analytical skills\n, • Good Excel and Microsoft Office knowledge\n, • Excellent communication and customer service skills\n, • The ability to prioritise workload effectively\n, • Payroll qualifications (or working towards one) would be advantageous\n\n What you'll get in return \n \n This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected organisation that offers long-term career development, a supportive team culture, and a comprehensive benefits package, including: \n\n • Salary circa £33,000\n, • Permanent, full-time position\n, • Hybrid work (2-3 days in the office)\n, • Central Manchester location\n, • 25 days annual leave, increasing with service\n, • Outstanding pension arrangements\n, • Significant discounted travel benefits\n, • Exposure to complex payroll operations and career development opportunities\n\n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \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

Your new company \n An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join a fast-paced and evolving organisation. This is a remote role based in Manchester and would suit an accomplished AP leader who has successfully managed large overseas Accounts Payable teams. \n Your new role \n As Accounts Payable Manager, you will take ownership of the AP function, leading and developing a sizeable remote team whilst ensuring a high standard of accuracy, control and service. \n A key part of this position will be managing an overseas AP team of approximately 20+ people, so previous experience of successfully leading a remote/international finance team of this size is essential. \n Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Leading, managing and developing a large overseas Accounts Payable team, including 2 direct reports\n, • Taking overall responsibility for the day-to-day AP function and performance of the team\n, • Managing high-volume invoice processing and approval workflows\n, • Reviewing work completed by the team and ensuring consistently high levels of accuracy\n, • Managing supplier ledgers, statement reconciliations, payment runs and queries\n, • Developing and improving AP processes, controls and automation\n, • Identifying areas for greater efficiency across the function\n, • Managing workloads, priorities and deadlines across a remotely based team\n, • Handling escalations and resolving more complex supplier or stakeholder queries\n, • Building effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and clients\n, • Reviewing and approving transactions and documentation within the accounting system\n, • Setting clear expectations and maintaining accountability across the team\n\n \n What you'll need to succeed \n This role requires an experienced AP Manager, rather than someone looking to take their first step into management will need: \n\n • Extensive Accounts Payable experience, with strong technical knowledge of the full AP function\n, • A proven track record of successfully leading and developing Accounts Payable teams\n, • Previous experience managing a large remote/overseas AP team, ideally 20+ employees\n, • A minimum of 3 years' AP management experience\n, • Experience working within a high-volume, fast-paced finance environment\n, • Strong people-management skills and the confidence to manage performance and set clear expectations\n, • A resilient and headstrong approach, with the confidence to work effectively with strong personalities\n, • The emotional intelligence to adapt your communication style and tone depending on the individual or situation, whilst remaining professional\n, • Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills\n, • Confidence dealing with challenging conversations, escalations and conflict\n, • A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to challenge existing processes constructively\n, • Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively under pressure\n, • Advanced Excel skills and good overall Microsoft Office knowledge\n, • Experience with accounting/ERP systems such as NetSuite, Xero, QuickBooks, Sage or similar\n, • Experience of process improvement, controls and automated approval workflows\n\n What you'll get in return \n You will be joining a growing and fast-paced environment where you can take genuine ownership of the Accounts Payable function and have a real influence over how the team operates. \n The role offers: \n Permanent position \n\n • Competitive salary £40-45,000 depending on experience\n, • Based in Manchester -hybrid\n, • Working hours of 9-5 with a one-hour lunch\n, • Support towards professional qualifications\n, • 30 days holiday entitlement pro rata (including Bank Holidays) with an additional day for each year of service, plus 2 mental health days for your benefit when a break is needed.\n, • Pension scheme\n, • Employee Assistance Programme and professional development support\n, • Enhanced parental leave, subject to qualifying criteria\n\n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \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

Your new company \n An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Transformation Specialist to join a large, established organisation undergoing continued investment in its finance processes and digital capabilities. This is a hybrid role, with a minimum of two days per week in the office and the remainder working from home. \n Your new role \n As Finance Transformation Specialist, you'll use your Finance and accounting experience to identify where digital tools, automation and AI can improve financial processes, controls, data quality and decision-making. You'll work closely with Finance and technology colleagues to understand business requirements, evaluate opportunities and support the implementation of automation, analytics and AI-enabled solutions. You'll help shape and support a prioritised portfolio of Finance digitisation opportunities, ensuring each initiative has a clear Finance need, measurable value and appropriate governance. You'll use your understanding of accounting principles, Finance processes and controls to identify opportunities for digitisation, automation and AI, translating Finance requirements into clear use cases for digital tools and AI-enabled solutions. You'll also assess the quality and suitability of Finance data, support the design and testing of new solutions and help improve the accuracy, timeliness, efficiency and control of Finance activities. \n What you'll need to succeed \n You'll have strong experience within Finance or accounting, with a sound understanding of financial processes, reporting, controls and data. This Finance foundation will allow you to identify relevant digitisation opportunities, challenge requirements and ensure solutions deliver accurate and controlled financial outcomes. You'll also bring practical experience of digital tools, automation, data analytics or AI, together with the ability to connect technology possibilities to real Finance requirements. Experience supporting the design, testing or implementation of technology-enabled solutions within a Finance or accounting environment would be particularly relevant. \n What you'll get in return \n This is an excellent opportunity to take on a role at the heart of Finance transformation, combining your Finance and accounting knowledge with digital technology, automation and AI. You'll have the opportunity to influence how Finance operates, work closely with both Finance and technology teams and support the delivery of meaningful improvements across the organisation. You'll also benefit from a hybrid working pattern, with a minimum of two days per week in the office and the remainder working from home. \n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \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 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

Your new company \n A fast-growing and ambitious consumer-led business based in Manchester is looking to appoint a Management Accountant to join its expanding finance team. Operating within a dynamic, fast-paced environment, the business has experienced significant growth and offers an excellent opportunity to join at an exciting stage of its development. Your new role \n You will take ownership of monthly management accounts, providing detailed P&L analysis and commentary across different areas of the business. You'll analyse costs, overheads and profitability, investigate key variances and work closely with commercial and operational stakeholders to provide meaningful financial insight. Alongside month-end reporting, you'll manage balance sheet reconciliations, support budgeting and forecasting, contribute to Board and statutory reporting and assist with year-end audit requirements. You'll also play an active role in improving processes, automation and reporting efficiencies across the finance function. What you'll need to succeed \n You'll be a qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA accountant with previous management accounting experience and strong knowledge of month-end, P&L analysis and balance sheet reconciliations. Practice-trained accountants looking for their first move to industry are also welcomed to apply. You'll have strong Excel skills and be comfortable working with large volumes of data. Most importantly, you'll be commercially minded, proactive and confident, partnering with both finance and non-finance stakeholders. Experience within a fast-paced, multi-entity, retail or e-commerce environment would be advantageous but isn't essential. What you'll get in return \n This is a great opportunity to join a high-growth Manchester business in a broad Management Accountant role that combines traditional management accounting with genuine commercial exposure. You'll gain visibility across the wider business, work closely with senior stakeholders and have the opportunity to contribute to ongoing improvements within a developing finance function. You'll also receive a competitive benefit package alongside opportunities for progression and development. What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \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

Credit Controller (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)Location: Wythenshawe, Manchester \n Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum \n Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract \n Start Date: Immediate Start Available \n The OpportunityWe are currently recruiting for an experienced Credit Controller to join a well-established business based in Wythenshawe on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and driven individual who enjoys building relationships, reducing aged debt, and playing a key role in maintaining healthy cash flow across the business. \n Working as part of a supportive finance team, you will take ownership of customer accounts, ensuring payments are received on time while delivering excellent customer service and resolving any outstanding queries efficiently. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Proactively manage and maintain a portfolio of customer accounts.\n, • Chasing overdue payments via telephone, email, and written correspondence.\n, • Reducing aged debt and improving cash collection performance.\n, • Allocating incoming payments and reconciling customer accounts.\n, • Investigating and resolving invoice and payment queries.\n, • Building strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.\n, • Producing aged debt reports and providing updates to management.\n, • Negotiating and monitoring payment arrangements where required.\n, • Escalating high-risk accounts and supporting debt recovery processes.\n, • Assisting with month-end reporting and other finance-related duties.\n\n About You \n\n • Previous experience within a Credit Control or Accounts Receivable role.\n, • Strong communication and negotiation skills.\n, • Proven ability to manage a high-volume ledger and meet collection targets.\n, • Experience of account reconciliations and cash allocations.\n, • Ability to build effective relationships with customers and colleagues.\n, • Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills.\n, • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and finance systems.\n, • A positive, proactive, and professional approach.\n\n What's on Offer? \n\n • Salary up to £32,000.\n, • Immediate start available.\n, • 12-month fixed-term contract with potential for extension.\n, • Friendly and supportive team environment.\n, • Convenient Wythenshawe location with on-site parking.\n, • Opportunity to join a reputable and growing organisation.\n\n If you're an experienced Credit Controller available at short notice and looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration. \n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \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

Your new company \n A fast-growing and ambitious consumer-led business based in Manchester is looking to appoint a Finance Analyst into its expanding finance team. Following continued growth, this is a newly created position offering the opportunity to join an evolving finance function and play a key role in supporting commercial decision-making. Your new role \n Working closely with the wider finance team and key stakeholders across the business, you'll provide analysis and insight to help understand performance, identify trends and support strategic decision-making. You'll assist with budgeting and forecasting, analyse revenue, costs and profitability, produce regular management information and help explain key variances against budget and forecast. You'll also work with non-finance teams to improve reporting, develop KPIs and provide meaningful insight into business performance. As a newly created role, there will be plenty of opportunity to shape reporting, improve processes and develop the position as the business continues to grow. What you'll need to succeed \n You'll ideally be a newly qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA accountant, with strong analytical skills and a genuine interest in commercial finance. You'll be confident working with large datasets and Excel, with the ability to turn financial information into clear commercial insight. You'll also be proactive, inquisitive and comfortable building relationships with stakeholders outside of finance. Experience within a fast-paced, consumer, retail or e-commerce environment would be beneficial but isn't essential. What you'll get in return \n This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-growth Manchester business in a newly created role with plenty of scope to develop. You'll gain broad commercial exposure, work closely with stakeholders across the organisation and have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on how the business uses financial information. You'll receive a competitive salary and benefits package alongside strong opportunities for progression as the finance function continues to grow. What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \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

Your new company \n \n An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a fast-paced and growing organisation based in Manchester. Due to continued development within the finance function, they are looking to appoint an experienced Transactional Finance Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day transactional finance operation and lead a small team. \n Your new roleThis is a varied, hands-on role where you will oversee the transactional finance function, ensuring processes are accurate, efficient and well controlled. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Managing and developing a team of three\n, • Overseeing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Credit Control\n, • Managing customer invoicing and cash allocation\n, • Overseeing supplier and customer ledgers\n, • Managing supplier payments, employee expenses and company credit cards\n, • Ensuring bank reconciliations are completed accurately\n, • Overseeing purchase order processes\n, • Supporting month-end, including ledger reconciliations and accruals\n, • Assisting with balance sheet reporting\n, • Maintaining robust financial controls\n, • Supporting the administration and effective use of finance systems\n, • Identifying opportunities to improve, automate and streamline transactional processes\n, • Working closely with the Management Accounting team to support accurate and timely financial reporting\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n You will have a strong background within transactional finance, ideally with experience across both AP and AR/Credit Control. \n You will be comfortable taking a hands-on approach whilst also managing and developing a small team will be highly organised with excellent attention to detail and confident building relationships with stakeholders throughout the business. Strong Excel and systems skills are important, alongside a proactive approach to process improvement working within a fast-paced or growing business would be particularly beneficial. \n What you'll get in return \n This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a broad transactional finance function within a growing organisation. You will have the opportunity to develop a team, improve existing processes and play an important part in the continued development of the wider finance function. \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • 25 days of annual leave with an extra day of leave for your birthday, exclusive of bank holidays\n, • Monday to Friday office based 37 hours pw. Flexible working hours around core hours of 10-4\n, • Early Finish Fridays\n, • Cycle to work scheme\n, • Staff discounts\n, • Healthcare Cashplan\n, • Free onsite gym\n, • Annual bonus scheme\n, • Social events\n\n What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now 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

Your new company \n Hays are recruiting on behalf of a growing Multi Academy Trust based in Greater Manchester. The organisation supports a large portfolio of primary and secondary schools and is continuing to grow across the region. As part of this growth, the Trust is looking to expand its central finance team with the appointment of a Senior Finance Business Partner. \n Your new role \n We are seeking a forward thinking, highly organised and personable finance professional, who can support the CFO and head of financial planning and reporting, and work with the wider finance team and existing Business Partners, to ensure that the Trust's finance systems are robust and that there is a consistent approach to financial reporting, financial planning and analysis and compliance. The post-holder will lead a team of finance business partners and also support a portfolio of schools to ensure clear monthly reporting, re-forecasting, budgeting and planning, including integrated curriculum financial planning. This role will have a focus on working with newly converted schools. The Senior Finance Business Partner will have responsibility for the line management of a team of finance business partners, supporting the CFO and wider team with delivery of the finance strategy, budgets and forecasts for a portfolio of schools, monthly management accounts and the smooth financial on-boarding of new schools joining the Trust. \n What you'll need to succeed \n You will have a good standard of education including strong GCSE level passes in English and Maths and be educated to at least A Level or equivalent. You will hold an CIMA/ACA/CIPFA or other recognised finance qualification. You will have a minimum 5 years' experience in a finance role that includes financial transaction, reporting and preparation of reconciliations and management accounts, alongside experience of setting and monitoring budgets. A minimum 3 years' experience of line management, including management of qualified professionals, is also essential. You will have the ability to use financial management information systems, knowledge of budgeting and re-forecasting processes and the ability to contribute to the preparation of statutory accounts. Knowledge of integrated curriculum financial planning, the regulatory framework for multi academy trusts and experience of the education charity sector are desirable. \n What you'll get in return \n You will receive a salary of £64,000 - £67,000, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, 26/31 days annual leave plus up to 4 additional Christmas closure days. The organisation operates a flexible working model, with the option to work occasionally from home, alongside the opportunity to play a key role within a growing central finance team. \n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \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 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

Your new company \n \n A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join an established and growing organisation within its finance function. With a fast-paced and collaborative culture, the business is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to take ownership of the AP function and lead a team through its next stage of development based in Trafford Park. \n Your new role \n As Accounts Payable Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day Accounts Payable function, ensuring supplier invoices and payments are processed accurately and efficiently whilst maintaining strong financial controls will manage and develop the AP team (team of 3), monitor workloads and KPIs, and act as the main escalation point for more complex supplier and payment queries. A key part of the role will also be identifying opportunities to streamline processes, improve controls and drive greater efficiency across the wider purchase-to-pay function. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Managing and developing the Accounts Payable team\n, • Overseeing the end-to-end AP and purchase-to-pay process\n, • Ensuring invoices are processed accurately and within agreed timescales\n, • Managing payment runs and supplier statement reconciliations\n, • Overseeing supplier queries and resolving escalated issues\n, • Ensuring appropriate controls are maintained around supplier details and payments\n, • Monitoring team workloads, service levels and KPIs\n, • Supporting month-end activities, reconciliations and reporting\n, • Working closely with Procurement, Finance and wider business stakeholders\n, • Identifying process improvements and opportunities for automation\n, • Supporting system and process changes across Accounts Payable\n, • Coaching and developing the team to encourage a high-performing and collaborative environment\n\n \n What you'll need to succeed \n You will be an experienced Accounts Payable professional with previous experience managing or supervising a busy AP function. \n You will have strong knowledge of end-to-end Accounts Payable and P2P processes, alongside experience of managing and developing a small team You will be confident working with senior stakeholders, resolving complex issues and challenging existing processes where improvements can be made. \n Strong Excel and finance systems experience would also be beneficial. \n What you'll get in returnThis is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of an established Accounts Payable function within a successful business, with the scope to make improvements and have a genuine impact on how the team operates will join a supportive finance environment with the opportunity to develop both the team and wider AP processes. \n\n • £35-40,000pa\n, • 25 days of annual leave with an extra day of leave for your birthday, exclusive of bank holidays\n, • Flexible working hours around core hours of 10-4\n, • Early Finish Fridays\n, • Cycle to work scheme\n, • 40% staff discount\n, • Free on-site gym\n, • Directional Annual bonus scheme\n, • Social events\n\n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \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

Your new company \n An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a fast-paced and growing organisation based in Manchester. Due to continued development within the finance function, they are looking to appoint an experienced Transactional Finance Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day transactional finance operation and lead a small team. \n Your new roleThis is a varied, hands-on role where you will oversee the transactional finance function, ensuring processes are accurate, efficient and well controlled. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Managing and developing a team of three\n, • Overseeing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Credit Control\n, • Managing customer invoicing and cash allocation\n, • Overseeing supplier and customer ledgers\n, • Managing supplier payments, employee expenses and company credit cards\n, • Ensuring bank reconciliations are completed accurately\n, • Overseeing purchase order processes\n, • Supporting month-end, including ledger reconciliations and accruals\n, • Assisting with balance sheet reporting\n, • Maintaining robust financial controls\n, • Supporting the administration and effective use of finance systems\n, • Identifying opportunities to improve, automate and streamline transactional processes\n, • Working closely with the Management Accounting team to support accurate and timely financial reporting\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n You will have a strong background within transactional finance, ideally with experience across both AP and AR/Credit Control. \n You will be comfortable taking a hands-on approach whilst also managing and developing a small team will be highly organised with excellent attention to detail and confident building relationships with stakeholders throughout the business. Strong Excel and systems skills are important, alongside a proactive approach to process improvement working within a fast-paced or growing business would be particularly beneficial. \n What you'll get in return \n This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a broad transactional finance function within a growing organisation. You will have the opportunity to develop a team, improve existing processes and play an important part in the continued development of the wider finance function. \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • 25 days of annual leave with an extra day of leave for your birthday, exclusive of bank holidays\n, • Monday to Friday office based 37 hours pw. Flexible working hours around core hours of 10-4\n, • Early Finish Fridays\n, • Cycle to work scheme\n, • Staff discounts\n, • Healthcare Cashplan\n, • Free onsite gym\n, • Annual bonus scheme\n, • Social events\n\n What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now 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

Your new company \n A globally recognised higher education institution is seeking a Head of School Finance (Senior Finance Business Partner) to support one of its key academic faculties. \n This is an excellent opportunity to join a large, complex organisation where finance plays a pivotal role in supporting strategic decision-making, financial sustainability and long-term planning. Working within a highly collaborative finance function, you'll partner with senior academic and professional services leaders to drive performance and deliver meaningful financial insight. \n Your new role \n Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will act as a trusted finance partner to senior stakeholders across the faculty, supporting the delivery of strategic and operational objectives. \n Key responsibilities will include supporting the professional services team and leading research budgeting and forecasting processes, providing insightful financial analysis, developing business cases, supporting investment decisions and ensuring robust financial governance. \n You will play a key role in influencing decision-making, driving continuous improvement and leading a small finance team while developing strong relationships across the organisation. \n What you'll need to succeed \n\n • You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)\n, • Have proven experience in a Finance Business Partnering role within a large and complex organisation.\n, • You will have strong budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis skills, with the ability to challenge senior stakeholders.\n, • Previous experience leading teams, developing business cases and driving process improvements.\n, • Strong communication skills and the ability to translate financial information into clear, actionable insights are essential.\n, • Higher Education or wider public sector experience would be beneficial but not essential.\n\n What you'll get in return \n\n • Join a highly respected organisation offering a competitive salary up to £58k (dependent on experience).\n, • An excellent benefits package with flexible working just 2 days per week on-site.\n, • Significant opportunities for professional development.\n, • The opportunity to influence strategic decisions, work closely with senior leaders and make a genuine impact.\n\n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now'. \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

Your new company \n A fast-growing international consumer brand is seeking a Tax Manager to take ownership of its global tax function. Operating across the UK, Europe and North America, this dynamic business is continuing to expand its international footprint and offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role in its growth journey. Your new role \n As Tax Manager, you will lead all aspects of direct and indirect tax across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance while providing commercially focused tax advice to support strategic decision-making. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders on international expansion projects, oversee VAT, sales tax, customs and transfer pricing matters, and identify opportunities to improve processes, manage risk and drive efficiencies. What you'll need to succeed \n You will be ACA, ACCA or CTA qualified with strong experience gained within an international business environment. A solid understanding of UK corporate tax and VAT is essential, alongside exposure to international tax compliance, transfer pricing and cross-border trading activities. You'll be a proactive and commercially minded tax professional with excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to translate complex tax matters into practical business solutions. What you'll get in return \n In return, you'll join a high-growth, innovative business where you can make a genuine impact. Alongside a competitive salary, you'll benefit from an annual bonus, flexible working arrangements, enhanced pension contributions, healthcare benefits, generous annual leave, staff discounts, wellbeing initiatives and excellent opportunities for professional development within a growing international organisation. What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this Tax Manager role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \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

Your new company \n A leading accountancy and advisory firm is looking to appoint a Trusts Tax Manager to join its established Private Client and Trusts team in Manchester. The firm works with a broad range of private clients, trustees and family groups, providing both tax compliance and wider advisory support. You will join a collaborative national team with access to experienced senior leadership, wider specialist tax teams and strong opportunities for continued development. The firm offers a genuinely flexible working environment and is open to discussing reduced hours, flexible arrangements and job shares. This is an excellent opportunity to join a large, high-performing Private Client and Trusts team where you will be trusted to manage your own portfolio and given meaningful exposure to both compliance and advisory work. \n Your new role \n As Trusts Tax Manager, you will take responsibility for managing a varied portfolio of trust clients, overseeing the delivery of high-quality tax compliance and supporting clients with more complex trust and private client advisory matters. You will have plenty of direct client contact and the autonomy to manage your portfolio, while still benefiting from the support of a knowledgeable and experienced team responsibilities will include: \n\n • Managing a varied portfolio of trust clients and building strong, long-term relationships with trustees and advisers.\n, • Reviewing trust tax returns, trust accounts and associated compliance work.\n, • Providing advice on trust-related tax matters, including potential changes to trust structures, tax-efficient trust payments and Inheritance Tax planning.\n, • Supporting clients with Inheritance Tax reporting and wider private client matters.\n, • Attending client meetings and responding confidently to technical queries.\n, • Working closely with senior managers and directors to deliver high-quality tax compliance and advisory work.\n, • Managing deadlines, workflow and client expectations across your portfolio.\n, • Reviewing work completed by junior colleagues and providing constructive feedback.\n, • Supporting the development of more junior members of the team, considering their individual career goals and training needs.\n, • Building relationships across the wider tax practice and identifying opportunities to collaborate with other specialist teams.\n, • Contributing ideas around service delivery, team development and process improvements.\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n\n • A professional qualification such as CTA or STEP, alongside relevant post-qualification experience.\n, • Strong working knowledge of UK trusts taxation.\n, • Experience managing a varied portfolio of trust clients.\n, • Experience reviewing trust accounts and tax returns.\n, • Trust and/or Private Client advisory experience.\n, • Knowledge of Inheritance Tax reporting and planning.\n, • The confidence to lead client conversations and explain technical matters clearly.\n, • Experience reviewing work and supporting the development of junior colleagues.\n, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.\n\n Experience working with offshore trusts would be beneficial but is not essential. Applications are also welcomed from individuals who do not meet every requirement but have strong trusts experience and are motivated to continue developing technically. \n What you'll get in return \n\n • A varied and interesting portfolio of trust clients.\n, • Exposure to both trusts compliance and advisory work.\n, • Regular client contact and responsibility from an early stage.\n, • Support from an experienced senior leadership team.\n, • Clear opportunities for progression and continued professional development.\n, • A collaborative and inclusive working culture.\n, • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.\n, • A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.\n\n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this Trust's Tax Manager role in Manchester, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \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 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

Your new company \n A well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice in Stockport is looking to appoint a Private Client Tax Manager to join its growing tax team. The firm has built a strong reputation across the North West for providing high-quality advice to a varied client base, while offering a supportive and collaborative environment for its people is a particularly flexible opportunity, with the firm keen to speak with experienced personal tax professionals from both compliance-focused and advisory-led backgrounds. Whether your strengths sit in managing complex personal tax compliance or you have developed broader advisory experience, the role can be shaped around your skill set and longer-term career aspirations. \n Your new role \n As a Private Client Tax Manager, you will take responsibility for managing a portfolio of private clients and play an important role in delivering a high-quality service alongside the wider tax team. \n\n • Managing a varied portfolio of private and personal tax clients\n, • Overseeing and reviewing personal tax compliance work\n, • Managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contact\n, • Supporting and reviewing the work of more junior members of the team\n, • Identifying opportunities to provide additional tax advice to clients\n, • Becoming involved in advisory projects where appropriate to your experience\n, • Working closely with senior members of the tax team on more complex client matters\n, • Contributing to the continued development and growth of the private client offering\n\n The firm is open-minded around the balance of the position. Candidates who enjoy the compliance and client management side of personal tax are encouraged to apply, as are those looking for a role with a greater emphasis on tax planning and advisory work. \n What you'll need to succeed \n You will have strong experience within personal/private client tax, ideally gained within an accountancy practice or professional services environment. You should be comfortable managing your own portfolio and developing strong relationships with clients qualification would be highly desirable, although experienced candidates with a strong personal tax background will also be considered all, the firm is looking for someone who enjoys working closely with clients, can take ownership of their portfolio and wants to become an established part of the wider tax team. What you'll get in return \n\n • A competitive salary and benefits package\n, • Hybrid and flexible working\n, • A role that can be shaped around your tax experience and strengths\n, • Exposure to a varied and interesting private client portfolio\n, • Opportunities to develop further advisory experience if desired\n, • Genuine scope for longer-term progression\n, • A supportive and collaborative team environment\n\n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this Private Client Tax Manager role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \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 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

\n Your new firm \n This Manchester law firm has a stellar reputation for its matrimonial work and continues to go from strength to strength. Your new role \n As part of its strategic plans, the firm is looking to appoint a matrimonial lawyer to help take the department to the next stage. You will handle a top quality privately funded family law caseload. The client list is truly impressive and includes a number of high net worth individuals. The role will see you mentor and develop more junior lawyers and play an active role in practice development initiatives. What you'll need to succeed \n You should be a family lawyer operating at Senior Associate or Legal Director level. With a strong client care ethos, you should be adept at managing complex and high value privately funded work. What you'll get in return \n This is a rare opening to join a well placed law firm that has one of the best reputations in the matrimonial field. You can expect to enjoy career progression together with an excellent remuneration package that is negotiable depending on your experience and what you can bring to the role. What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. \n 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

\n Your new firm \n This Manchester law firm has an established brand and continues to go from strength to strength. Your new role \n The firm is now looking to appoint a Head of Risk and Compliance. Reporting into the Board, you will be the firm's Money Laundering Reporting Officer. In addition, you will ensure that the firm complies with the Solicitors Regulation Authority Standards and Regulations, advise the firm's COLP, maintain the firm's risk registers, undertake audits and risk assessments and implement and update compliance policies. You will also liaise with the SRA, the Legal Ombudsman and the National Crime Agency as required and will implement training on Anti Money Laundering. What you'll need to succeed \n You should be an experienced risk and compliance specialist who is well versed in operating at a senior level. You will have gained experience within a professional services environment and ideally within a law firm. With strong communication skills, you will be adept at forging excellent working relationships with individuals across the firm. What you'll get in return \n This is a fabulous role for a risk and compliance specialist to join a forward thinking and successful law firm. You can look forward to working in a well run law firm that continues to grow. The range of work and the opportunity is impressive and the firm can offer an extremely attractive remuneration package. What you need to do now \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

Your new company \n This respected national law firm is experiencing significant growth and strengthening its position in the market. As part of this expansion, the firm is looking for Data Breach Solicitors to support the development of a thriving and ambitious department. Your new role \n This position places you at the heart of large‑scale data breach and privacy litigation, working on matters that affect thousands of clients. You'll have the opportunity to lead case streams, support junior colleagues, and contribute to a rapidly expanding practice. What you'll need to succeed \n You'll need to be a qualified solicitor with approximately 1-3 years' PQE and a solid grounding in litigation, with experience in data breach claims or group litigation being particularly advantageous. Strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and a proactive, solutions‑focused mindset will also be key to succeeding in this role. What you'll get in return \n You'll join a supportive and forward‑thinking team where your development is genuinely prioritised, with clear opportunities to progress as the department continues to grow. You'll also benefit from a competitive salary, strong benefits package, and the chance to work on high‑profile, impactful litigation. What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \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 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

\n Senior Solicitor (Housing and Neighbourhoods) \n Grade 10 £54,143 - £56,293 (bar at £55,224) Deadline for applications: 6th November \n Join our dedicated Housing Legal Team \n We are looking for a dedicated, knowledgeable Senior Solicitor to join the Housing and Neighbourhood Nuisance Team (Legal). One of the important functions of the team is to provide legal support to Manchester and Salford Councils in respect of all aspects of Social Housing Law including: \n\n • Housing Management\n, • Remedies for anti-social behaviour including injunctions, possession and closure orders\n, • Legal challenges to homelessness decisions including Judicial Review and Appeals\n, • Advice and Representation in the County Court and Magistrates Court\n, • Disrepair matters\n, • Managing, supervising and mentoring junior lawyers, legal officers and trainees.\n\n Flexibility will be required to be on paid standby out of hours duty - Monday to Friday for phone calls and Saturday to cover arrests, on a rota basis (usually every six weeks). What we offer \n\n • A friendly, supportive, professional team that values growth, innovation, and high-quality legal work.\n, • Flexible start and finish times with an effective hybrid working-practice model.\n, • Opportunity for development and variety thanks to the way our teams practise in our Lexcel-accredited and supported legal service.\n\n About the Candidate \n\n • You will be knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Social Housing law. You will be self-motivated to expand your knowledge to meet client needs and to work as part of a team. We are seeking someone who is focused and has an ability to identify the important legal and evidential issues and has an essential ability to communicate complex legal issues to client officers. You will be a persuasive advocate.\n, • Experience in local government or as an in-house lawyer is desirable.\n, • Managing, supervising and mentoring junior lawyers, legal officers and trainees.\n\n About Manchester City Council Legal Services \n Manchester City Council's Legal Services team is the largest shared legal service in the country and has held the Lexcel quality standard since 2007. The team supports a wide range of high-profile, complex and innovative projects across the city, delivering legal services that directly contribute to the Council's mission and the wellbeing of its communities. If you're looking to build your career in housing law within a supportive, forward-thinking and highly respected legal team, we'd love to hear from you. \n \n \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

\n Lawyer (Children & Families) \n Manchester City Council \n \n Grade 8 | £43,149 - £47,665 (bar at £46,529) \n This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified lawyer or an individual with post-qualification experience looking to build a rewarding career in public sector law. You'll join one of the largest shared legal services in the country, providing legal support to both Manchester and Salford City Councils and working on matters that have a direct impact on the lives of children, families and local communities. About the Team \n Manchester City Council's Legal Services team is recognised nationally for delivering innovative, high-quality public sector legal services. The service provides legal support across Manchester and Salford City Councils, as well as a range of external public sector clients, and plays a key role in supporting strategic decision-making and policy development. \n The Children & Families Legal Group provides legal advice and representation on all matters relating to the safeguarding and protection of children. The team combines its role advising on multi-agency safeguarding arrangements with strategic support to Children's Services and also provides specialist advice on the disclosure of children's and adults' social care records and education records. \n At the heart of everything the team does is: \n\n • The safety and needs of children.\n, • The legal representation of Children's Services.\n\n There is significant opportunity to contribute to the continuing development of legal services supporting Children's and Education Services, helping to deliver key objectives around permanence for children and locality-based service delivery. Your New Role \n You'll manage a varied caseload of children and families work, advising Children's Services on a range of public and private law matters before, during and after proceedings. \n Key responsibilities include: \n\n • Conducting a broad range of Children Act casework with increasing autonomy.\n, • Advising on safeguarding responsibilities and local authority duties towards children and families.\n, • Managing matters relating to information sharing and disclosure.\n, • Undertaking advocacy before the Family Courts on behalf of the Council.\n, • Working closely with social workers, senior officers and partner agencies.\n, • Delivering training and legal guidance to clients and stakeholders.\n, • Contributing to the continued development of an award-winning legal service.\n\n What You'll Need to Succeed \n\n • Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX Fellow (with relevant advocacy rights where applicable)\n, • NQ level and above considered\n, • Knowledge of children and families law\n, • An understanding of local government law or a desire to develop expertise in this area\n, • Strong communication and relationship-building skills\n, • Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment\n, • Commitment to public service and improving outcomes for children and families\n\n \n Lawyers with experience gained in private practice, local government, legal aid, or children's panel work are encouraged to apply. What You'll Get in Return \n\n • Salary of £43,149\n, • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements\n, • High-quality supervision and career development opportunities\n, • Access to varied and complex advocacy work\n, • Generous Local Government Pension Scheme\n, • Excellent annual leave entitlement\n, • A supportive and collaborative culture committed to innovation and excellence in public sector legal services\n\n About Manchester City Council Legal Services \n Manchester City Council's Legal Services team is the largest shared legal service in the country and has held the Lexcel quality standard since 2007. The team supports a wide range of high-profile, complex and innovative projects across the city, delivering legal services that directly contribute to the Council's mission and the wellbeing of its communities. \n If you're looking to build your career in children and families law within a supportive, forward-thinking and highly respected legal team, we'd love to hear from you. \n \n \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

\n Your new firm \n This Manchester law firm has a strong track record in property finance. Your new role \n This real estate finance lawyer role will see you act on a broad range of matters. The client list is well developed and you can expect to enjoy interesting and varied work. What you'll need to succeed \n You should be a property finance lawyer at NQ level or with up to 4 years' PQE. You will have a commercial and pragmatic approach. What you'll get in return \n This is a great opportunity for a real estate finance lawyer to join an established team that can provide a good home for the next stage in your career. The salary on offer is extremely competitive and is negotiable depending on your experience. What you need to do now \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

\n Your new firm \n This Manchester law firm has a strong reputation for its property damage work. Your new role \n Due to continued growth, the team is looking to hire a property damage lawyer to handle a mix of property claims that will include coverage, subrogated recovery and defended liability claims. The client list is impressive and includes a number of well known insurers. This role will enable you to forge strong relationships with clients and to collaborate across the team both locally and nationally. What you'll need to succeed \n You should be a property damage lawyer at NQ level or with up to circa 2 years' PQE. With a good breadth of property and liability experience, you should have strong client care skills. What you'll get in return \n This is an excellent property damage solicitor role to join a high ranking firm with one of the top profiles in the market. You can expect to enjoy unrivalled development and high quality work. The firm can provide generous hybrid flexibility and one of the most competitive remuneration packages in the market. What you need to do now \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

\n Your new company \n A well-established and highly regarded claimant law firm is looking to recruit an experienced Personal Injury Solicitor, CILEx Lawyer or experienced fee earner to join its specialist personal injury team. \n The role offers the opportunity to handle a high-quality caseload of Intermediate and Multi-Track motor claims, with a particular focus on more complex pain-related injuries. You will have significant autonomy over your caseload and play an important role in developing more junior members of the team. \n \n Your new role \n You will independently manage a specialist caseload of complex claimant personal injury matters, taking responsibility for cases from instruction through to settlement or trial. \n Your caseload will predominantly comprise Intermediate and Multi-Track motor claims, requiring you to identify key liability, causation and quantum issues at an early stage and develop an appropriate litigation strategy. \n Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Managing a caseload of complex litigated claimant personal injury matters.\n, • Handling Intermediate and Multi-Track motor claims, including cases involving complex and ongoing pain-related injuries.\n, • Investigating and evidencing all appropriate heads of loss to maximise damages.\n, • Obtaining and analysing medical evidence and instructing appropriate medical experts.\n, • Assessing liability, causation, quantum and prospects throughout the lifecycle of a claim.\n, • Progressing cases in accordance with the Civil Procedure Rules, Serious Injury Guide and Rehabilitation Code, where appropriate.\n, • Drafting legal documents and ensuring compliance with Court directions and procedural deadlines.\n, • Instructing Counsel and attending conferences, hearings and other Court appointments where required.\n, • Advising clients on liability and quantum offers, litigation risks, costs and fundamental dishonesty.\n, • Liaising and negotiating with defendant solicitors, insurers, experts and Counsel.\n, • Identifying vulnerable clients and adapting your approach appropriately when dealing with sensitive or complex circumstances.\n, • Providing guidance, file support and technical assistance to more junior colleagues.\n, • Working towards appropriate fee, settlement, progression and client satisfaction targets.\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n You will ideally be a qualified Solicitor or CILEx Lawyer, although experienced personal injury fee earners capable of independently managing complex litigated claims will also be considered. \n You should have: \n\n • Strong experience independently managing claimant personal injury claims.\n, • Experience handling litigated Intermediate and/or Multi-Track matters.\n, • Previous experience of RTA and motor claims, ideally involving higher-value or complex injuries.\n, • A strong understanding of the CPR and personal injury litigation procedure.\n, • Knowledge of the Intermediate Track and the Fixed Recoverable Costs regime.\n, • The ability to analyse complex medical evidence and identify issues around liability, causation and quantum.\n, • Experience liaising with medical experts, Counsel and other professional stakeholders.\n, • Strong drafting, negotiation and client-care skills.\n, • The ability to identify case strategy and proactively progress matters with minimal supervision.\n, • A compassionate approach when supporting clients dealing with serious or ongoing injuries.\n, • An interest in mentoring and supporting the development of junior colleagues.\n\n \n Previous experience specifically handling pain-related injury claims would be advantageous, although candidates with broader complex or higher-value claimant PI experience who are interested in developing within this area will also be considered. \n \n What you'll get in return \n You will join a specialist claimant PI team handling complex and technically interesting work, with the opportunity to develop your experience across Intermediate and Multi-Track litigation. \n The position offers a good level of autonomy and responsibility, alongside opportunities to develop technically, work on increasingly complex claims and contribute to the development of junior colleagues. \n \n What you need to do now \n \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

\n Your new company \n This Manchester law firm has a strong profile and well regarded corporate immigration practice. Your new role \n These corporate immigration solicitor roles will see you handle a broad range of work. This will include: advising employers on UK corporate immigration matters; advising on sponsorship and Skilled Worker visas; supporting sponsor licence applications and sponsor compliance including reporting obligations; providing right to work and compliance advice; assisting with ILR, British Citizenship/Naturalisation applications, Schengen visas, dependant visas and Global Talent applications. In addition, you will play a role in client relationship management and business development. What you'll need to succeed \n You should be a corporate immigration lawyer with 2+ years' PQE or operating up to and including Legal Director level. With good client care skills, you should be able to provide commercial solutions for clients. What you'll get in return \n These are excellent corporate immigration solicitor roles to join a well placed national law firm. You can expect to enjoy high quality and interesting work coupled with real opportunities for career progression. The firm can provide a first class working environment as well as one of the most competitive remuneration packages in the market. What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.

\n Your new company \n You will be joining a well-established law firm with a strong reputation in the social housing sector, offering a supportive and collaborative working environment from its Manchester office. Your new role \n You will handle a varied caseload of housing litigation matters, including: \n\n • Defending housing disrepair claims\n, • Possession proceedings, including cases involving complex defences\n, • Anti-social behaviour injunctions\n, • Environmental Protection Act matters\n, • Residential leasehold and shared ownership disputes\n, • Representing clients at hearings where appropriate\n, • Working closely with and supporting junior members of the team\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n You will be a qualified solicitor with experience gained within housing litigation, ideally through a training seat or post-qualification role should have a good understanding of housing law and be comfortable managing a varied caseload. Advocacy experience would be beneficial, alongside strong communication skills and the ability to provide clear, practical advice to clients. What you'll get in return \n You will join a supportive and collaborative Manchester team with the opportunity to develop your expertise within housing litigation and work with an established social housing client base role offers: \n\n • Hybrid working\n, • 25 days' annual leave\n, • 2 additional gift days at Christmas\n, • 3 days available for volunteering\n, • Home-working IT equipment and support\n, • Structured training and development\n, • Opportunities to build your expertise and progress your career\n\n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact me for a confidential discussion. \n If this role isn't quite right for you, but you are considering a move, please feel free to get in touch for a confidential discussion about the legal market and other opportunities. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

\n Your new company \n This is an opportunity to join a growing professional services organisation with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality support to a diverse client base. With a collaborative culture, flexible working arrangements and a genuine focus on employee development, the business offers an excellent environment for governance professionals looking to build their long-term career. \n Your new role \n As an Assistant Company Secretary, you will play a key role in supporting a portfolio of corporate clients, ensuring compliance with statutory and governance requirements. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Ensuring statutory filings and company records are maintained accurately and on time\n, • Maintaining and updating company registers\n, • Drafting board minutes and corporate documentation\n, • Acting as a point of contact for client and colleague queries\n, • Managing correspondence from third parties and regulatory bodies\n, • Supporting corporate transactions, including share-related matters\n, • Assisting with governance projects and company secretarial assignments\n, • Providing guidance and support to junior team members where required\n, • Building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders\n\n \n What you'll need to succeed \n To be successful, you will have previous company secretarial experience and a strong understanding of corporate governance and compliance requirements. \n You will ideally have: \n\n • CGI qualification, be studying towards it, or possess equivalent company secretarial experience\n, • Experience maintaining statutory records and making Companies House filings\n, • Knowledge of share transactions and corporate governance matters\n, • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills\n, • A proactive and client-focused approach\n, • The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines\n, • Experience using company secretarial software such as Diligent would be advantageous\n\n \n What you'll get in return \n\n • Salary up to £40,000\n, • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements\n, • Excellent career development and progression opportunities\n, • Support towards professional qualifications where applicable\n, • Generous holiday allowance\n, • Competitive pension scheme\n, • Private healthcare and wellbeing benefits\n, • A supportive and collaborative working environment\n, • The opportunity to work with a varied and interesting client portfolio\n\n \n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' \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

\n Senior Solicitor \n Grade 10 £54,143 - £56,293 (bar at £55,224) Deadline for applications: 13th November Put your legal experience to work for Manchester \n This is a rare opportunity to join one of the largest and most respected local authority legal teams in the country. You'll work alongside talented and supportive colleagues on a diverse portfolio of property litigation, debt recovery and public sector litigation matters that genuinely make a difference to the city. \n We welcome applications from both existing Senior Lawyers seeking a new challenge and experienced litigators who are ready to step into a senior role. If you have the technical expertise, commercial awareness and ambition to take the next step, we can offer high-quality work, genuine responsibility, excellent support and the opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career with Manchester City Council. \n You will work closely with colleagues across Legal Services, Adult Social Care, Corporate, Housing and Finance, providing strategic legal advice and representation on matters that directly impact the Council's ability to protect public assets, recover public funds and deliver services effectively. \n This is a high-performing team working on high profile and exciting work. About the Role \n As a Senior Lawyer, you will manage a complex and diverse caseload and provide expert legal advice across a range of litigation matters. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Advising on all aspects of property litigation, including, trespass, nuisance, rights of way, boundary disputes and land-related enforcement matters.\n, • Leading on the recovery of Adult Social Care debt and insolvency matters.\n, • Conducting and managing litigation in the County Court, High Court and tribunals.\n, • Providing proactive and commercially focused legal advice to internal clients and senior officers.\n, • Preparing legal documentation, pleadings, witness statements and settlement agreements.\n, • Instructing counsel and managing external legal support where required.\n, • Supporting strategic decision-making by identifying and managing legal risk.\n, • Managing, supervising and mentoring junior lawyers, legal officers and trainees.\n, • Deputise for the Principal Lawyer\n, • Contributing to service improvements and the ongoing development of Legal Services.\n\n Why Manchester? \n Our Legal Services team is highly regarded for the quality of its advice, innovation and commitment to delivering excellent outcomes. We support one of the UK's most dynamic and diverse cities and work across a broad range of complex and high-profile matters. In return we offer: \n\n • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.\n, • Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.\n, • Generous annual leave entitlement.\n, • Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.\n, • Health and wellbeing support.\n, • Employee benefits and discounts.\n, • A supportive, inclusive and collaborative working environment.\n\n More than a job, this is Manchester \n Join us and use your legal expertise to make a real difference to the city, its communities and the residents we serve. Apply now and help shape the future of Manchester. About the Candidate: \n You will be a qualified solicitor, barrister or Chartered Legal Executive holding litigation rights and a current practising certificate and will have significant experience of litigation practice. \n You will be able to demonstrate: \n\n • Substantial experience in civil litigation.\n, • Strong expertise in property litigation and landlord and tenant matters.\n, • Experience of debt recovery and enforcement proceedings.\n, • Excellent advocacy, negotiation and case management skills.\n, • The ability to provide clear, practical and solution-focused legal advice.\n, • Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills.\n, • Experience of building effective relationships with clients and stakeholders.\n, • The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.\n\n Experience of local government legal practice and Adult Social Care debt recovery would be advantageous, although candidates with transferable litigation experience from private practice, central government or other public sector organisations are encouraged to apply. \n \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

\n Your new firm \n This Manchester law firm has a strong profile and is noted for having developed a highly regarded probate litigation team. Your new role \n This probate litigation solicitor role is a strategic appointment for the firm and will see you join an established team as it enters the next phase in its development. You will handle a broad range of contentious probate matters and will help to supervise and mentor more junior fee earners. In addition, you can expect to play an integral role in practice development initiatives. What you'll need to succeed \n You should be a contentious probate lawyer operating at Senior Associate or Legal Director level. With well rounded technical skills, you should be adept at providing a first class service to clients. What you'll get in return \n This is a rare opening at a senior level for a probate litigation lawyer to join an award winning law firm. The firm can offer an excellent home for the next stage in your career where your development and career progression will be supported. The firm can provide plenty of hybrid flexibility and a generous financial package that is negotiable depending on your experience and what you can bring to the role. What you need to do now \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

\n Your new firm \n This highly rated independent law firm has a stellar reputation and goes from strength to strength. Your new role \n The firm is looking to hire corporate or real estate Partners into its Manchester and Leeds offices. You can look forward to joining a truly progressive and entrepreneurial law firm that boasts a fantastic client list. The firm is about to embark on the next phase in its development and is looking for forward thinking, client centric Partners who are keen to join what is truly a different law firm. What you'll need to succeed \n You should be a well connected Partner with a following who is looking to make the next step in their career. Applications are also invited from Legal Directors who have good connections and who can demonstrate that they can develop work. What you'll get in return \n These are very interesting Partner appointments for lawyers who have the drive and ambition to be part of a firm with a unique ethos. The firm can provide access to a first rate client list as well as support across all the key practice areas. These roles represent an excellent opportunity for a Partner or for a Legal Director looking to make the move into partnership. The financial package is negotiable depending on what you can bring to the role but is very generous. What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. \n 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

\n Principal Lawyer Technical Specialist (Children & Families) \n Manchester City Council \n For more information, please visit our dedicated website: /web/manchester-city-council-legal/why-work-with-us Grade 11 | £57,786 - £61,686 (bar at £60,428) \n This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced children and families lawyer seeking a senior leadership position that combines complex casework, strategic influence, team leadership and specialist expertise. You'll play a key role in shaping legal services, supporting Children's Services and safeguarding vulnerable children whilst working on some of the most significant and politically sensitive matters facing local government. About the Team \n Manchester City Council's Legal Services team is recognised nationally for delivering innovative, high-quality public sector legal services. As the largest shared legal service in the country, the team provides legal support across Manchester City Council, Salford City Council, and a range of external public sector clients. \n The Children & Families Legal Group provides legal advice and representation on all matters relating to the safeguarding and protection of children. The team combines its role advising on multi-agency safeguarding arrangements with strategic support to Children's Services, whilst also providing specialist advice on the disclosure of children's and adults' social care records and education records. \n At the heart of everything the team does is: \n\n • The safety and needs of children.\n, • The legal representation of Children's Services.\n\n There is significant opportunity to contribute to the continued development of legal services supporting Children's and Education Services, helping to deliver key objectives around permanence for children and locality-based service delivery across Manchester. Your New Role \n As a Principal Lawyer Technical Specialist, you will act as the leading subject matter expert on public law children's matters within the service, providing specialist legal advice on complex, high-value and politically sensitive matters. \n You will take responsibility for a significant personal caseload whilst also playing a key role within the wider management team, supporting service development, mentoring colleagues and helping to shape the strategic direction of the Children & Families Legal Group. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Managing a personal caseload of complex, high-value and politically sensitive public law children's matters\n, • Acting as a technical specialist and trusted advisor to senior officers, elected members and stakeholders\n, • Providing strategic legal advice to support decision-making across Manchester City Council, Salford City Council and partner organisations\n, • Leading on complex legal issues, policy development and service improvement initiatives\n, • Supporting and deputising for senior management within the Group where required\n, • Supervising, mentoring and developing legally qualified staff and supporting the professional growth of colleagues\n, • Allocating and overseeing complex legal work across the team\n, • Delivering training, legal updates and professional development activities\n, • Building and maintaining strong client relationships across multiple public sector organisations\n, • Representing the service on strategic boards, groups and partnership forums\n, • Undertaking advocacy where required\n\n What You'll Need to Succeed \n\n • Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, Chartered Lawyer or CILEX Fellow holding a current practising certificate\n, • Extensive experience advising on children and families law matters, particularly public law children work\n, • Strong expertise managing complex, high-value and sensitive legal cases\n, • Experience providing strategic legal advice to senior stakeholders\n, • Excellent advocacy, drafting and negotiation skills\n, • Strong understanding of local government practice and decision-making\n, • Experience supervising, mentoring or managing legal professionals\n, • Ability to influence, lead and build effective relationships across a wide range of stakeholders\n, • Commitment to continuous professional development, service improvement and innovation\n\n What You'll Get in Return \n\n • Salary of £54,143 - £61,686 (bar at £60,428)\n, • Opportunity to join one of the UK's largest and most respected local authority legal teams\n, • Exposure to complex, high-profile and rewarding children and families work\n, • Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression\n, • Supportive and collaborative team culture\n, • Flexible working arrangements\n, • The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and families across Manchester\n\n About Manchester City Council Legal Services \n Manchester City Council's Legal Services team is the largest shared legal service in the country and has held the Lexcel quality standard since 2007. The team supports a wide range of high-profile, complex and innovative projects across the city, delivering legal services that directly contribute to the Council's mission and the wellbeing of its communities. \n If you're looking to build your career in children and families law within a supportive, forward-thinking and highly respected legal team, we'd love to hear from you. \n \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

\n Your new company \n A well-established and highly regarded claimant law firm is looking to recruit an experienced Personal Injury Solicitor or CILEx Lawyer to join its growing team. The firm handles a broad range of personal injury matters and offers the opportunity to manage more complex claims with values of up to £100,000. \n This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced PI fee earner looking to develop their litigation experience and build a caseload focused on Intermediate Track work. \n \n Your new role \n You will manage your own caseload of litigated and non-litigated claimant personal injury matters, handling cases from initial instruction through to settlement or trial. \n Your caseload will include claims valued up to £100,000, with a particular focus on RTA and Intermediate Track matters. Depending on your experience, there may also be opportunities to handle EL/PL and Occupiers' Liability claims. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Managing a caseload of litigated and non-litigated claimant PI matters.\n, • Handling RTA claims, including MIB untraced and uninsured driver matters.\n, • Progressing Intermediate Track claims with values of up to £100,000.\n, • Investigating liability and quantum and obtaining appropriate medical and non-medical evidence.\n, • Drafting and issuing proceedings and ensuring compliance with the CPR and Court directions.\n, • Attending conferences, hearings and CMCs with Counsel where required.\n, • Advising clients on settlement offers, litigation risks, costs and fundamental dishonesty.\n, • Reviewing evidence carefully to assess prospects of success and maximise damages.\n, • Negotiating liability and quantum with defendant solicitors and insurers.\n, • Maintaining strong client relationships and providing regular, clear updates throughout the life of each claim.\n, • Working towards agreed fee and settlement targets.\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n You will ideally be a qualified Solicitor or CILEx Lawyer, although candidates working towards appropriate CILEx litigation rights may also be considered. \n You should have: \n\n • Experience independently managing claimant personal injury claims.\n, • Strong experience of both litigated and non-litigated RTA claims.\n, • Exposure to Intermediate Track or former Multi-Track matters.\n, • A good working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and personal injury litigation procedure.\n, • Experience of issuing proceedings and managing cases subject to Court directions.\n, • The ability to assess liability, quantum, evidence and litigation risk.\n, • Strong client care, negotiation and communication skills.\n, • Experience of EL/PL or Occupiers' Liability claims would be advantageous but is not essential.\n, • Experience working towards fee or settlement targets would also be beneficial.\n\n What you'll get in return \n You will join an established claimant personal injury team where you will have the opportunity to handle good-quality litigated work and further develop your experience of higher-value and Intermediate Track claims. \n The role offers a clear opportunity to develop technically while taking responsibility for your own caseload and working alongside experienced personal injury lawyers. \n \n What you need to do now \n \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

\n Your new firm \n This Manchester law firm has an impressive real estate finance team that goes from strength to strength. Your new role \n As part of the team's planned growth, it is looking to hire a property finance lawyer to handle a broad range of real estate finance matters. You will advise lenders, borrowers, developers and investors on a wide range of transactions. You can look forward to acting for a well developed client base and to working closely with these clients. There is real scope to get involved in practice development initiatives. What you'll need to succeed \n You should be a real estate finance lawyer with 2+ years' PQE. You will have good client care skills and the ability to provide pragmatic and commercial solutions for clients. What you'll get in return \n This is an excellent real estate finance solicitor role to join a well placed team that continues to enjoy success. The firm is noted for offering a positive culture and a good work/life balance. The financial package is extremely competitive and there is plenty of hybrid flexibility on offer. What you need to do now \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

\n Your new company \n You will be joining a leading international law firm with a highly regarded disputes and insurance practice. Due to continued growth, the firm is looking to recruit an Associate into its specialist Cyber & Data Risk team in London. \n The team advises insurers, businesses and global organisations on complex cyber, data privacy and technology-related matters, including high-profile and cross-border instructions. \n \n Your new role \n You will work alongside experienced Partners and senior lawyers on a broad range of contentious and advisory Cyber & Data Risk matters. Your caseload will include: \n\n • Cyber incident response and data breach management\n, • Data protection and privacy disputes\n, • Regulatory investigations and enforcement matters\n, • Technology and cyber-related litigation\n, • Professional indemnity and technology errors and omissions claims\n, • Network security and ransomware incidents\n, • Cyber insurance coverage advice\n, • Reputation management and crisis response matters\n\n \n You will have the opportunity to work directly with clients, manage matters with appropriate supervision and develop specialist expertise within a growing area of legal practice. \n \n What you'll need to succeed \n You will be a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with at least 2 years' PQE and have a background in litigation, disputes or related advisory work. Direct experience of cyber and data risk work is preferable. \n The firm is open to candidates from a commercial background with previous insurance experience, particularly where you have handled complex contentious matters and experience with AI-related matters is beneficial. Candidates with experience in data protection/data breaches may also be considered where their experience is transferable to cyber and data risk work. \n You should have strong drafting, analytical and client-facing skills, alongside a commercial and pragmatic approach to providing legal advice. \n \n What you'll get in return \n You will have the opportunity to join a growing specialist team within an international law firm, working on sophisticated cyber, data and technology matters for a varied client base. The position offers significant client exposure and the opportunity to build a genuine specialism in Cyber & Data Risk while working alongside experienced practitioners. \n The firm offers a competitive remuneration package and hybrid working. \n \n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. \n \n \n \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

\n Your new company \n This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established law firm in Manchester with a strong reputation for handling high-quality commercial disputes. You will become part of an experienced and supportive litigation team, working alongside senior lawyers on a broad range of contentious matters. Your new role \n This role will see you advise businesses and individuals on a varied range of commercial disputes, including contract, corporate and shareholder matters. You will handle cases from the early stages through to resolution, with exposure to High Court litigation, arbitration and mediation. What you'll need to succeed \n You should be a qualified solicitor with ideally around 2-5 years' PQE and good-quality commercial litigation experience. You will have strong technical and communication skills, a commercial approach and an interest in developing client relationships and contributing to business development. What you'll get in return \n Flexible working options available. What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this Commercial Litigation Solicitor opportunity in Manchester, please apply with an up-to-date CV or contact David Bartley at Hays Legal for a confidential discussion. \n If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are considering a new position, please contact me 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

\n Your new company \n This well-established commercial law firm has a strong presence in the Manchester legal market and is known for providing high-quality, commercially focused advice to its client base. Your new role \n You will join a highly regarded restructuring and insolvency team, supporting lawyers on a varied caseload of contentious and non-contentious insolvency matters. The wider practice acts for insolvency practitioners, creditors, companies, directors and individuals, with work spanning administrations, liquidations, receiverships and personal insolvency matters. What you'll need to succeed \n You will have a strong academic background and ideally some previous legal or paralegal experience. An interest in insolvency, restructuring or commercial litigation would be advantageous. You will be organised, commercially minded and comfortable working as part of a busy team. What you'll get in return \n You will gain exposure to high-quality insolvency work within an established commercial practice, working alongside experienced lawyers with strong opportunities to develop your technical knowledge and experience. What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, please apply with an up-to-date CV or contact David Bartley at Hays Legal for a confidential discussion. \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 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

\n Your new firm \n This Manchester law firm operates nationally and beyond. Your new role \n As part of its continued expansion, the property litigation team is looking to appoint a number of property litigation lawyers to handle residential based real estate litigation. You will be involved in top quality work that will include repossessions, service charge disputes, forfeiture, Right to Manage claims and enfranchisement matters. You will also advise on restrictive covenants, adverse possession and rights of way litigation. Working across the Manchester team as well as with colleagues nationally, you can look forward to excellent career development and progression. The client list is first rate and includes a number of high profile entities. What you'll need to succeed \n You should be a property litigation lawyer at NQ level through to and including Legal Director level. With well rounded technical skills, you should be a good communicator who can build long-lasting relationships with clients. What you'll get in return \n These are excellent real estate litigation solicitor roles to join a well run team that has a super culture. You can look forward to joining a truly progressive environment where your career can flourish. The salary and benefits package on offer is one of the best in the market and is negotiable depending on your experience. What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. \n 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

\n Senior Lawyer (Children & Families) \n Manchester City Council \n \n Grade 10 | £54,143 - £56,293 (bar at £55,224) \n This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced children and families lawyer seeking a role that combines high-quality legal work, advocacy, strategic involvement and the opportunity to influence outcomes for children, families and local communities across Manchester. About the Team \n Manchester City Council's Legal Services team is recognised nationally for delivering innovative, high-quality public sector legal services. The service provides legal support across Manchester and Salford City Councils, as well as a range of external public sector clients, and plays a key role in supporting strategic decision-making and policy development. \n The Children & Families Legal Group provides legal advice and representation on all matters relating to the safeguarding and protection of children. The team combines its role advising on multi-agency safeguarding arrangements with strategic support to Children's Services and also provides specialist advice on the disclosure of children's and adults' social care records and education records. \n At the heart of everything the team does is: \n\n • The safety and needs of children.\n, • The legal representation of Children's Services.\n\n There is significant opportunity to contribute to the continuing development of legal services supporting Children's and Education Services, helping to deliver key objectives around permanence for children and locality-based service delivery. Your New Role \n As a Senior Lawyer, you will act as a legal lead and subject matter expert within the Children & Families Legal Group, managing a complex caseload while supporting the wider development of the team and service. \n You will provide specialist legal advice to senior officers, clients and stakeholders, handling matters that are often high-value, complex, sensitive and strategically important. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Managing a complex caseload of children's social care and safeguarding matters.\n, • Providing expert legal advice to Children's Services and partner organisations.\n, • Conducting advocacy and representing the Council in contested proceedings where appropriate.\n, • Advising on complex issues relating to local government law and children's services.\n, • Building and maintaining strong client relationships across the organisation.\n, • Supporting and mentoring junior lawyers and assisting senior managers with team development.\n, • Delivering training and guidance to clients and stakeholders.\n, • Contributing to service-wide initiatives, strategy development and continuous improvement.\n, • Demonstrating sound judgement and political awareness when advising on sensitive and high-profile matters.\n\n What You'll Need to Succeed \n\n • Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, Chartered Lawyer or CILEX Fellow holding a current practising certificate\n, • Significant experience advising on children and families law matters\n, • Experience managing complex, high-value and sensitive legal cases\n, • Strong advocacy, drafting and advisory skills\n, • Sound understanding of local government practice and decision-making\n, • Ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and client departments\n, • Experience supporting or mentoring junior colleagues\n, • Commitment to continuous professional development and service improvement\n, • A genuine passion for public service and improving outcomes for children and families\n\n What You'll Get in Return \n\n • Salary of £54,143 - £56,293 (bar at £55,224)\n, • Opportunity to join one of the UK's largest and most respected local authority legal teams\n, • Exposure to complex, high-profile and rewarding children and families work\n, • Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression\n, • Supportive and collaborative team culture\n, • Flexible working arrangements\n, • The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and families across Manchester\n\n About Manchester City Council Legal Services \n Manchester City Council's Legal Services team is the largest shared legal service in the country and has held the Lexcel quality standard since 2007. The team supports a wide range of high-profile, complex and innovative projects across the city, delivering legal services that directly contribute to the Council's mission and the wellbeing of its communities. \n If you're looking to build your career in children and families law within a supportive, forward-thinking and highly respected legal team, we'd love to hear from you. \n \n \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

\n Your new company \n An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Professional Indemnity Associate or Senior Associate to join a highly regarded defendant insurance team in either Manchester or Leeds. \n The role will involve handling a varied caseload of complex professional negligence disputes, acting predominantly for insurers and their policyholders. You will work on high-quality matters involving a range of professionals. Those with previous experience of construction-related professional negligence claims are encouraged to apply. \n This is an excellent opportunity for a professional indemnity solicitor looking to join an established team offering sophisticated work, strong career progression and a flexible hybrid working environment. \n Your new role \n \n\n • Managing a varied caseload of defendant professional indemnity and professional negligence claims.\n, • Acting for insurers, insured professionals and corporate clients.\n, • Handling complex and high-value disputes from initial instruction through to resolution.\n, • Advising on liability, quantum, strategy and settlement.\n, • Working with counsel, experts and other professionals on technically complex litigation.\n, • Supporting and supervising junior lawyers where appropriate.\n, • Contributing to client relationships and business development initiatives.\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n \n\n • Qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive with experience in defendant professional indemnity / professional negligence litigation.\n, • Have experience acting for insurers and/or insured professionals.\n, • Construction-related professional indemnity experience is beneficial.\n, • Possess strong litigation, technical and commercial skills.\n, • Have the ability to manage complex matters with appropriate supervision.\n, • Have experience of construction negligence / construction-related professional indemnity claims, although this is beneficial rather than essential.\n, • Be comfortable developing client relationships and contributing to the continued growth of the team.\n, • Applications are welcomed at both Associate and Senior Associate level, with the scope of the position tailored according to experience.\n\n What you'll get in return \n \n\n • You will join a highly regarded team offering excellent quality defendant professional indemnity work\n, • Very competitive salary and benefits package\n, • Hybrid and flexible working\n, • Choice of Manchester or Leeds\n, • High-quality and complex professional indemnity matters\n, • Exposure to major insurers and professional clients\n, • Clear opportunities for career development and progression\n, • Supportive and collaborative working environment\n\n What you need to do now \n \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

Contracts Manager - Road Surfacing Location: Manchester Salary/Package: £50,000 - £75,000 + Package Job Type: Permanent About the Company Our client is an established specialist contractor operating within the road surfacing, highways and civil engineering sectors, delivering a range of projects for clients across the North West. With a strong focus on quality, safety and reliable project delivery, the business has developed a reputation for providing effective surfacing solutions while maintaining high standards across its operations. Due to ongoing project demands and continued business development, they are looking to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee road surfacing contracts, coordinate operational teams and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and profitably. The Role As Contracts Manager, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple road surfacing contracts, overseeing projects from initial planning and mobilisation through to completion and final account. Working closely with site managers, supervisors, commercial colleagues, clients and subcontractors, you will coordinate resources, manage programmes and maintain control over project costs, quality and health and safety. This is a key operational role requiring a commercially aware and hands-on individual who understands the demands of road surfacing and highways projects. You will be responsible for ensuring works are properly planned, resources are allocated effectively and projects meet contractual requirements, programme deadlines and client expectations. The successful candidate will have a strong background in road surfacing or highways, with the leadership skills to manage site teams, resolve operational challenges and drive consistent project performance. Key Responsibilities Contract & Project Management Manage the delivery of multiple road surfacing and highways contracts across the North West. Oversee projects from pre-start planning and mobilisation through to completion and handover. Develop and monitor programmes of work, ensuring projects are delivered within agreed timescales. Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors to ensure resources are deployed efficiently. Monitor progress across sites, identifying potential delays and implementing corrective actions. Ensure all works are completed in accordance with specifications, contractual requirements and client expectations. Attend pre-start meetings, progress meetings and client reviews as required. Commercial Management Take responsibility for the commercial performance and profitability of allocated contracts. Work closely with the commercial team to monitor budgets, costs, variations and additional works. Identify opportunities to improve productivity, control expenditure and maximise contract margins. Monitor resource utilisation and ensure labour, plant and materials are managed effectively. Assist with forecasting, cost reporting and the resolution of commercial issues. Maintain strong relationships with clients and support the development of repeat business. Operational Leadership Manage and support site managers, supervisors and operational teams. Provide clear direction to ensure projects are properly planned and delivered efficiently. Monitor site performance, productivity and workmanship across all allocated contracts. Resolve day-to-day operational issues and make timely decisions to keep projects moving. Promote a positive working culture focused on accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement. Ensure effective communication between site teams, management, clients and the wider business. Health, Safety & Quality Ensure all works comply with relevant health and safety legislation, company policies and site-specific requirements. Promote safe working practices across road surfacing and highways operations. Ensure risk assessments, method statements and other required documentation are in place. Monitor quality standards and ensure works meet the required specifications. Investigate operational issues, incidents and non-conformances, implementing corrective actions where necessary. Ensure environmental requirements and traffic management arrangements are properly considered throughout project delivery. Client & Supply-Chain Management Maintain effective working relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and other stakeholders. Coordinate subcontractor activities and monitor performance against agreed requirements. Manage client expectations and provide regular updates on project progress. Address issues promptly and professionally to maintain service standards. Identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships and support future contract opportunities. About You To be considered for this opportunity, you should have: Proven experience in a Contracts Manager or similar senior operational role within road surfacing, highways or civil engineering. A strong understanding of road surfacing operations, methodologies and project delivery requirements. Experience managing multiple contracts, site teams and operational resources simultaneously. A sound understanding of contract programmes, project costs, commercial performance and cost control. Experience coordinating labour, plant, materials and subcontractors. Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and manage operational teams. A good understanding of health and safety requirements within highways and surfacing environments. Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills. The ability to manage competing priorities and make effective decisions under pressure. A commercially minded approach, with a focus on productivity, quality and profitability. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across the North West. Relevant highways, roadworks or health and safety qualifications would be advantageous. What's on Offer? £50,000 - £75,000 salary, depending on experience. Additional package and benefits. The opportunity to join an established road surfacing and civil engineering contractor. Responsibility for a varied portfolio of road surfacing and highways contracts. A key role within the operational management team. The opportunity to influence project delivery, team performance and commercial results. Long-term career development within a specialist contracting business. Apply Today If you're an experienced Contracts Manager with a background in road surfacing or highways and are looking for your next challenge, this is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of contracts and make a real impact within an established specialist contractor. If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris. Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. Building Careers UK is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Please Note: Due to the high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted. INDCOM