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Regional Major Loss Manager - Salary Competitive You’ll be joining Aviva’s Major Loss team during an important period of growth and transformation. Our teams support customers through some of the most challenging home claims they will ever face. This role plays a key part in strengthening our capability, developing our people, and delivering consistent, high‑quality outcomes across the region. A bit about the job You’ll lead a team of Major Loss Field Adjusters who manage domestic property claims ranging from £50,000 to £250,000. The role exists to ensure we support customers with expertise, accuracy, and compassion when they need us most. You’ll oversee all operational and technical elements, driving high standards in quality, estimating, cost control, and customer service. You’ll build capability across the region by coaching, developing, and supporting your team. You’ll also work with colleagues across Claims to improve processes, share insight, and help shape future ways of working. Skills and experience we’re looking for Experience in a managerial role leading a team within a specialist claims area. Experience handling complex property claims, ideally including losses exceeding £100,000. Strong understanding of building practices and regulations linked to reinstatement work. Ability to plan, prioritise, multi‑task, and deliver within agreed timeframes. Excellent communication skills, with proven experience coaching and mentoring others. What you’ll get for this role Our purpose – with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we deliver on that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague. Salary competitive depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications Bonus opportunity – 10% (actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s) Generous pension scheme – Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in 29 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days Aviva‑funded Private Medical Benefit, giving you access to expert support when needed Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, plus discounts with other retailers Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan, plus the Save As You Earn scheme Brilliantly supportive policies, including parental and carer’s leave Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work Be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others We take your wellbeing seriously, with lots of support and tools available Take a look here to learn more. You can also use our calculator to see what your total Aviva Reward could be. Aviva is for everyone We’re inclusive and welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we’d still encourage you to apply. We also consider all types of flexible working, including part‑time and job‑shares. We flex locations, hours, and working patterns to suit our customers, our business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending around 50% of their time in our offices each week, combining the benefits of flexibility with time together. To find out more about working at Aviva, take a look here. Ready to apply? We’d love you to submit your application online. If you need an alternative method of applying or support during the process, please email martin.toth@aviva.com

Job Description Technical Sales Consultant ( Majors) Jobs in Dartford at Stannah - Join our Team! We are looking for an experienced Sales Consultant to join our well-established Dartford Service Branch. The Technical Sales Consultant job requires you to have experience within the Lift Industry. An engineering bias would be advantageous. As the Technical Sales Consultant, you will be quoting for and securing sales within both reactive and proactive major repairs for industrial lifts. This sales job is not driven by commission. You will be joining a professional, fast paced environment with a hard working team, supporting the Sales function and ensuring good customer service is maintained at all times. Proven experience building relationships with existing customers and seeking out opportunities from non-contract customers is essential. You will understand how to drive growth through major repair activities. The successful candidate will be based from our Dartford Service branch, and can be looking after customers across Kent is to be expected therefore a full UK driving licence is essential. Working hours : Mon - Thurs 9 - 5:15 and Friday 9- 4.15pm Technical Sales Consultant Job Responsibilities: • Determine opportunities sales opportunities within the existing portfolio., • Identify and target prospective new customers, • Establish a robust internal sales opportunity lead network and create a sale pipeline of opportunities., • Arrange and conduct site surveys and meetings, • Provide proposals and quotes to customers Please see here full Job Description : _ Qualifications Technical Sales Consultant Job Requirements: • Professional or technical qualifications within the Lift Industry, • Demonstratable experience either in an engineering or sales capacity Additional Information If you are looking for a lift sales job and have experience in a similar role, for example as a Repair Sales Executive or Technical Sales Engineer, Maintenance Sales Manager, Lift Service Sales or similar this is the role for you. Company Information: Stannah is a British family owned company, who provide elevators, escalators and moving walkways and manufacture stairlifts and platform lifts, we offer repairs and servicing 24 hours a day 365 days a year. The family is now in their fifth generation and play a hands-on role in running the business, ensuring the family ethos and values are maintained. Our salaries, benefits packages and supportive working environments attract the best people who strive to offer quality and dedication within their work. We are a company who are pioneers of forward thinking, we never forget that vital to our success are the amazing people who work for us and the commitment we have to our customers. We have carefully selected the following benefits which complement our employees’ lifestyles. Benefits Include: • Competitive Salary, paid on a monthly basis, • Profit Share Bonus Scheme, which is paid to all employees each quarter, based on Group Company profits, • 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days, • Pension Scheme, matched contribution/salary sacrifice, • SimplyHealth Cash Plan which allows you to claim towards health costs such as dental and optical as well as physiotherapy, chiropody and flu vaccinations., • Life Assurance Scheme, • Long Service award scheme, with additional holiday benefit, • Company Benefits Discount and Rewards Scheme which includes shop discounts, hotel discounts, days out and more, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Enhanced maternity and paternity provision, • Company Vehicle/car allowance #LDS Stannah Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We treat all our job applicants fairly and with respect. Our employees are the heart of our business. We take great care to create a working environment where everyone feels valued. Join our team and be a part of our diverse and inclusive community! We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high numbers of applications for the role. Appropriate right to work must be held by applicants. Sponsorship is not available. PandoLogic. Category:Sales, Keywords:Technical Sales Manager, Location:Bromley, ENG-BR1 3DE

Job Description Technical Sales Advisor(Minors ) Jobs in Dartford at Stannah - Join Our Team! We have an exciting career opportunity for a Technical Sales Advisor to join the Stannah Maintenance and Repair Division working at our Dartford Service Branch The Technical Sales Consultant is to provide quotations and secure orders for minor repair opportunities within our client base. We are looking for an individual who has previous lift experience and experience of sales or business development within a busy office environment, are target driven with a well-developed understanding of customer service excellence. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, able to build and develop relationships, comfortable to interact across all levels of the organisation. Working hours : Monday to Thursday - 09:00 to 5:15 and Friday - 09:00 to 16:15 Technical Sales Consultant Key Responsibilities : • Identify and secure sales opportunities by building internal networks and targeting new and existing customers for minor repairs and equipment enhancements., • Manage a strong sales pipeline to meet targets, ensuring accurate and timely quotes, proposals, and follow-ups for minor repair work., • Maintain detailed records of all activities, including leads, quotations, meeting notes, and outcomes, using tools like Excel., • Collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders, providing regular updates to the Branch Manager., • Promote safety, quality, and the Stannah brand, while demonstrating flexibility, professionalism, and occasional travel within the service area. Please see the full job description here: _ Qualifications Technical Sales Consultant Requirements: • GCSE English Grade C or above is required, • lift experience preferable, • Proven Sales experience Additional Information If you have previous experience working as a Sales Consultant or Technical sales and are looking for a Sales job in Dartford , please click the "apply now" button or contact us for further information. Benefits Include: • Competitive Salary, paid on a monthly basis, • Profit Share Bonus Scheme, paid to all employees every quarter. Based on Group Company profits, • 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, • Holiday scheme to buy extra days’ annual leave, • Pension Scheme. Matched contribution/salary sacrifice, • SimplyHealth Cash Plan. Allows you to claim towards health costs. For example, dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody treatments and more, • Life Assurance Scheme, • Long Service award scheme, with holiday benefit, • Company Benefits Discount Rewards Scheme. Includes shop discounts, hotel discounts, days out, and more, • Employee Assistance Programme. A workplace initiative to support and enhance well-being, • Enhanced maternity and paternity provision, • Free parking, • company car allowance #LDS Stannah Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We treat all our job applicants fairly and with respect. Our employees are the heart of our business. We take great care to create a working environment where everyone feels valued. Join our team and be a part of our diverse and inclusive community! We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high numbers of applications for the role. Appropriate right to work must be held by applicants. Sponsorship is not available. PandoLogic. Category:Sales, Keywords:Sales Representative, Location:Bromley, ENG-BR1 3DE

DescriptionPriory Hospital Hayes GrovePart-Time | 30 hours per week | Site basedSalary £48,250- £58,250 based on experience I Pro rate Salary £38,600- £46,600Priory Hospital Hayes Grove is looking to recruit a Registered Practitioner Psychologist to join our therapy team working with children and young people on an outpatient basis.We can provide world-class residential treatment for a range of mental health conditions, including treatment for depression, as well as drug and alcohol addiction treatment. The hospital also offers a comprehensive eating disorder service for adults, with inpatient, day care and outpatient support available. In addition, we provide outpatient treatment for young people as well as private CAMHS assessments options and private autism assessments for adults.Our comprehensive treatment programmes are delivered by our specialist multidisciplinary team, who work together to create a strong support network for our patients. Located in Bromley, South East London, Hayes Grove is one of Priorys most renowned hospitals for our diverse range of therapeutic approaches, and we are experts in making assessments and advising on the best treatment options.What you'll be doingYou will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to promoting and improving the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people, as well as their families and carers. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help children and young people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.You will play a key role in managing a caseload and providing high-quality care and treatment appropriate to the child and young persons needs. Day-to-day responsibilities will include: Delivering comprehensive psychological assessments, formulations, and evidence-based interventions (primarily CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed approaches) for children and young people with complex mental health needs.Developing, implementing, and regularly reviewing individualised treatment plans, ensuring regular interaction and communication with children and young people, parents/carers, and other professional colleagues or stakeholdersFacilitating therapeutic interventions, including one-to-one therapy sessions and structured therapy groups for children and young people and/or their parents and carers, to promote emotional wellbeing and resilience.Providing specialist psychological input to our ASC assessment pathway for children and young peopleCompleting approximately 53% of the role undertaking clinical hours, with the remaining time allocated to non-clinical responsibilities.Maintaining high standards of clinical documentation, risk assessment, and outcome monitoring, ensuring compliance with professional, ethical, and regulatory frameworksActively contributing to clinical governance, audit, service development, and research, while also supporting supervision and reflective practice within the teamYou can find additional information in the attached job description.What you'll bring to the roleOur work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows. Candidates should hold a recognised postgraduate qualification in clinical or counselling psychology (Doctorate in clinical or counselling psychology or equivalent)Full registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist is required for this role (with no conditions or restrictions)A minimum of three-years post-qualification experience of working with children and young people within mental health settings is essentialApplicants should demonstrate strong skills in psychological assessment, formulation, and delivery of evidence-based therapies, along with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.Excellent communication, risk management, and report-writing skills are required, alongside a commitment to ongoing professional development and high standards of clinical practicePlease note that, due to the demand for in-person appointments after school hours, ideally candidates will be in a position to consider working hours of 10:00am-6:00pm or 11:00am-7:00pm.What we will give you in returnWe want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us. Free on-site parkingBirthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leaveEnhanced maternity payContributory pension schemeFlexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)Access to development opportunitiesSponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panelLeadership & management developmentLong service awardRefer a friend bonusesShortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.About Priory Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here .For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here .All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.TPBN1_UKTJ

Job Type: Permanent Location: Halesowen, West Midlands Hours: 40 hours per week Competitive Salary & Benefits \n We’re Hayley Dexis, we’ve been at the heart of engineering for over 50 years and are proud to be a growing business with people still at the heart of everything we do. \n We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer, our people truly make the difference bringing energy, expertise, and passion that help us deliver outstanding service to our customers every single day. \n We’re excited to offer a brilliant opportunity for a Technical Services Manager within our Fluid Power team based in Halesowen. \n About the role: \n Our hydraulic workshop is the hub for delivering high-quality build, service and repair solutions for hydraulic systems. In this role, your technical expertise will be at the heart of shaping and expanding our technical services offering. You’ll take the lead in guiding and developing a skilled team of technicians, elevating their capabilities and supporting their ongoing growth. \n You’ll also play a key role in driving new service capabilities defining what best in class looks like and bringing those ideas to life. \n With ambitious plans to grow our technical services, you’ll work closely with our branch network to promote our solutions, building strong partnerships and identifying opportunities to introduce added-value services. Together, you’ll help deliver enhanced outcomes for our customers while driving business growth. \n What we’re looking for in our Technical Services Manager: \n • Solid technical expertise in fluid power and hydraulic systems• Confident, personable, and collaborative in approach• Proven experience in leading and developing teams• Able to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general IT applications• Strong written and verbal communication skills \n What you’ll get in return: \n • From 23 days annual leave (plus public/bank holidays)• Private Medical Healthcare• Enhanced Pension Scheme • Life assurance cover (x2 salary) • Wellness programmes • Training and development provided through our own Hayley Academy \n What to expect from our recruitment process: \n 1. Initial screening 2. Microsoft Teams interview with our Talent Acquisition Partner 3. Face to face interview either in-person or Microsoft Teams 4. Decision outcome \n We’ll close this role on Thursday 20th August but may do so earlier if we receive strong interest so don’t miss out. \n A final note... \n Not sure you tick every box? Please don’t let that stop you from applying. \n Need any reasonable adjustments? Just give our talent acquisition team a shout. \n Any questions on your mind? Please reach out to us at

Location: Kingswinford, DY6 8XF \n Salary: £30,000-£32,000 basic + £2,000 commission \n Hours: 40 hours per week | Rotad shifts between Monday to Friday (08:0018:15), Saturday (08:5518:15) & Sunday (09:5516:15) \n If youre a natural leader with a talent for team management and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences, we want to hear from you! Join Storage Giant as a Branch Manager at our thr... \n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

Store Manager | Fashion Retail | Salary Up to £32,000 plus a great package \n Are you an experienced retail leader ready to take ownership of a high-performing fashion store? \n We're looking for an ambitious and commercially driven Store Manager to lead a stylish fashion retailer in Bromley. As the Store Manager, you'll have full responsibility for driving commercial performance, developing your team and... \n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Installation Manager to join the logistics team of a well-established, family-owned flooring business based in Solihull. This is a key middle-management position, responsible for coordinating installation teams, managing daily logistics and ensuring flooring installations are delivered efficiently, on time and to a high standard.\n \n \nWorking closely with s...\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

Your new companyAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Tax Manager to join a successful, well-established independent firm. This role offers the chance to work closely with senior leadership while making a real impact on clients and the wider tax department. You'll support clients with tax advice across a range of matters as well as overseeing the tax compliance process.Your new roleWorking closely with the Tax Partner, you'll manage a portfolio of personal tax clients, overseeing compliance matters and formulating technical tax advice.You'll also support clients through Making Tax Digital (MTD). You'll review tax returns and computations, support the allocation of work across the team, mentor junior colleagues, and help ensure clients receive an exceptional service.You will also have opportunities to get involved in business development and networking activities to support the growth of the department.What you'll need to succeedYou'll have a strong background in personal tax with excellent technical knowledge and the confidence to manage client relationships effectively. CTA qualification is preferred, although candidates who are qualified by experience with relevant expertise will also be considered. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive, positive approach are essential.What you'll get in returnIn return, you'll receive a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package, including a staff pension scheme, flexible working arrangements, and the option to exchange salary for additional annual leave or enhanced pension contributions. You'll also have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment where your expertise and ideas will be valued.Ready for your next challenge? If you're an experienced tax professional looking for a rewarding role with genuine flexibility and career progression, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.ukTPBN1_UKTJ

Quality Engineer \n West Bromwich (B71) \n PM Shift – 13:45 to 21:30 (Mon / Thurs) 13:15 to 21:15 (Friday) \n Salary - £ \n Plenty of career progression \n \n Our client is an automotiive Tier 1 supplier looking for a Quality Engineer to join the team on a permanent PM shift. \n \n This is a hands-on, staff-level role working alongside the Quality Manager to ensure they consistently exceed both internal and external customer requirements. \n \n You will play a central part in developing our Quality Operating System and embedding a genuine quality culture across the business. \n \n What you will be doing \n \n You will support new product introduction activities and continually challenge how they approach quality. \n \n The role spans investigating quality problems and identifying lasting solutions, monitoring and measuring process and product performance, and conducting process and system audits while managing any non-compliance. \n \n You will own and maintain process control plans and the associated work instructions, carry out daily product audits including material testing and Xray, support metrology activities, and host customer SQA representatives on-site. Building strong internal and departmental relationships sits at the heart of the job. \n \n What we are looking for \n \n You will bring a sound knowledge of current best practice in a quality environment, along with a solid understanding of TS16949 and metrology. \n \n Extensive experience with the key quality tools is essential, including 8D, APQP, PPAP, MSA, PFMEA, SPC, error proofing and control plans. \n \n Just as important is the right approach. We need someone self-motivated and directed, with strong written and verbal communication, sharp attention to detail and the ability to work under their own initiative. The willingness and ability to coach and influence colleagues in applying quality systems, tools and techniques will set you apart. \n \n Hours and benefits \n \n Permanent PM shift. Monday to Thursday, 13.45 to 21.30, and Friday, 13.15 to 21.15. You will receive 33 days holiday entitlement and access to the company pension scheme. \n \n Ready to apply? \n \n If you want to take ownership of quality in a precision manufacturing environment where your input genuinely shapes how we work, we would like to hear from you. \n \n Please send CV to Gary Simpson

Introduction At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they’re free to grow, lead, and innovate. You’ll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client-centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips. Here, you’re not just improving clients' risk profiles, you’re building trust. You’ll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve. If you’re ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters; think of Gallagher. Overview Are you an experienced insurance professional with a passion for delivering exceptional customer outcomes? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can build strong relationships and provide expert advice? If so, we’d love for you to join our team as an Account Manager in our Brierley Hill office! As an Account Manager, you will take responsibility for a portfolio of approximately 250 customers. Your role will focus on optimising customer retention and growing the portfolio by delivering exceptional advice and tailored insurance solutions. How you'll make an impact • Managing a portfolio of circa 250 customers, ensuring their needs are met with the highest level of service., • Sourcing the most appropriate products and placement solutions to meet customer requirements., • Delivering excellent customer outcomes by providing expert advice and guidance., • Assisting in the renewal process, gathering information and documentation for existing customers regarding renewals and mid-term adjustments., • Following up on new and existing renewal business quotations and identifying alternative quotes for customers., • Liaising regularly with third-party insurers and ensuring all data is accurately recorded in the system., • Identifying opportunities to upsell and grow the portfolio while maintaining a strong focus on quality and compliance. About You • Commercial insurance experience is essential., • High level of technical acumen across a wide range of business sectors and classes of insurance., • Excellent advisory and communication skills, with the ability to build strong rapport with clients., • Strong planning, analytical, and risk awareness skills., • Proven ability to upsell and identify growth opportunities., • Competence in quality and conduct, with a focus on delivering outstanding customer outcomes., • Ability to work independently and manage your own workload effectively., • Eligible to work in the UK. #LI-JJG Compensation and benefits At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, _. • Competitive compensation, • Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being, • Career development opportunities and ongoing learning, • A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership, • The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our _ to stay connected to additional career opportunities. Although this role is listed as full-time, if you’re in a job-share partnership, work reduced hours, or have any other flexible arrangement, please still get in touch. We will also offer reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process if required, so please let us know. Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)

Accountant - Practice Accountant – Small Business & Sole Trader Specialist \n Overview \n\n • £35-49k per annum - negotiable, dependent on experience\n, • Based in Bromley\n, • Permanent, full-time role\n\n My Client is recruiting for an Accountant \n Their firm has expanded its office space to accommodate its growth and are seeking an early career qualified accountant (either ICAEW or ACCA), with good all-round accountancy skills to grow within the organisation and learn on the job. \n \n Candidate Requirements:Practice Accountant – Small Business & Sole Trader Specialist \n\n • ACCA/ICAEW qualified or finallst\n, • 2 - 4 years’ in-practice experience\n, • Familiar with financial reporting standards\n, • Experience of statutory audit\n, • Some experience of statutory tax\n, • Management Accounting & VAT reporting experience\n\n The Ideal Candidate: \n\n • Excellent verbal and written communication skills\n, • Good attention to detail\n, • A strong interest in owner-managed businesses and general commercial awareness\n, • The ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise effectively\n, • Strong interpersonal skills\n, • Enthusiastic with a positive attitude\n, • Courteous and professional\n\n \n The Workplace: \n My Client based in Bromley, is a well-established firm specialising within the owner-managed business area across the UK. Their approach to growing the team goes beyond looking at CVs and examination history. Personality, clarity and attention to detail and a good work ethic make for the right hire. \n \n The Role:Practice Accountant – Small Business & Sole Trader Specialist \n As the Accountant your day-to-day will include: \n\n • Planning and delivery of both audit and accounts assignments\n, • Carrying out assignments in conjunction with the client manager’s or partners’ instructions.\n, • Supervising junior staff in Bromley during the accounts processes and reviewing their work\n, • Delivering the working schedules to the assignment manager or partner in a timely manner\n, • Managing client communication in effective manner\n\n Useful attributes (any of the following): \n\n • As well as the usual experience and qualifications, you bring personality, enthusiasm, common-sense and a good work ethic.\n, • Proven experience of OMB/SME private company statutory accounts preparation\n, • Knowledge of and experience with current accounting standards and approaches\n, • Prior experience of statutory company accounts preparation under UK GAAP / FRS 102, and also friendly societies, charities and LLPs\n, • Knowledge of IFRS would be useful, but is not essential\n, • Experience of using accounting software such as Sage, Xero and Quickbooks\n, • Some experience of accounting practice software such as IRIS would be useful but not essential\n, • Experience with working in teams on-site and in the office\n, • Experience of preparing budgets and monitoring actual time against budget\n

Accountant - – Year-End Accounts & Compliance \n Overview \n\n • £35-49k per annum - negotiable, dependent on experience\n, • Based in Bromley\n, • Permanent, full-time role\n\n My Client is recruiting for an Accountant \n Their firm has expanded its office space to accommodate its growth and are seeking an early career qualified accountant (either ICAEW or ACCA), with good all-round accountancy skills to grow within the organisation and learn on the job. \n \n Candidate Requirements: Accountant – Year-End Accounts & Compliance \n\n • ACCA/ICAEW qualified or finallst\n, • 2 - 4 years’ in-practice experience\n, • Familiar with financial reporting standards\n, • Experience of statutory audit\n, • Some experience of statutory tax\n, • Management Accounting & VAT reporting experience\n\n The Ideal Candidate: \n\n • Excellent verbal and written communication skills\n, • Good attention to detail\n, • A strong interest in owner-managed businesses and general commercial awareness\n, • The ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise effectively\n, • Strong interpersonal skills\n, • Enthusiastic with a positive attitude\n, • Courteous and professional\n\n \n The Workplace: \n My Client based in Bromley, is a well-established firm specialising within the owner-managed business area across the UK. Their approach to growing the team goes beyond looking at CVs and examination history. Personality, clarity and attention to detail and a good work ethic make for the right hire. \n \n The Role:Accounts Senior – Small Practice Environment \n As the Accountant your day-to-day will include: \n\n • Planning and delivery of both audit and accounts assignments\n, • Carrying out assignments in conjunction with the client manager’s or partners’ instructions.\n, • Supervising junior staff in Bromley during the accounts processes and reviewing their work\n, • Delivering the working schedules to the assignment manager or partner in a timely manner\n, • Managing client communication in effective manner\n\n Useful attributes (any of the following): \n\n • As well as the usual experience and qualifications, you bring personality, enthusiasm, common-sense and a good work ethic.\n, • Proven experience of OMB/SME private company statutory accounts preparation\n, • Knowledge of and experience with current accounting standards and approaches\n, • Prior experience of statutory company accounts preparation under UK GAAP / FRS 102, and also friendly societies, charities and LLPs\n, • Knowledge of IFRS would be useful, but is not essential\n, • Experience of using accounting software such as Sage, Xero and Quickbooks\n, • Some experience of accounting practice software such as IRIS would be useful but not essential\n, • Experience with working in teams on-site and in the office\n, • Experience of preparing budgets and monitoring actual time against budget\n

Location: Halesowen,Birmingham & Witney, Oxfordshire \n Our client owns two well-established engineering and manufacturing businesses operating as sister companies within the same group. Together, they provide a comprehensive range of engineering solutions including precision metal pressings, toolmaking, machining, fabrication, welding and project-managed manufacturing services to customers throughout the UK and internationally. \n With a strong reputation for quality, technical expertise and customer service, the businesses support customers from initial concept and design through to manufacture and delivery. Operating within an ISO 9001:2015 quality environment, they have built long-standing relationships with a diverse customer base and continue to invest in their people, equipment and capabilities. \n An exciting opportunity has arisen for a practical, commercially aware and hands-on General Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of both businesses. This role is ideal for someone with a strong engineering or manufacturing background who enjoys being involved in the finance, operation, supporting people, solving problems and ensuring projects are delivered successfully. \n Working closely with the business owners, you will be responsible for keeping both operations running smoothly, managing resources, controlling costs and supporting the continued success of the two sister companies. \n Key Responsibilities \n Oversee the day-to-day operation of both engineering manufacturing businesses. \n Divide your time between the Halesowen and Witney sites, maintaining a regular presence and supporting both teams. \n Lead, motivate and support production, engineering and office-based employees. \n Ensure projects are planned, resourced and delivered safely, on time, to the required quality standards and within budget. \n Work closely with the Sales team to review new orders and determine which business is best placed to undertake the work, considering manufacturing capability, capacity, lead times and technical expertise. \n Monitor projects throughout production, ensuring customer expectations are met and any issues are resolved quickly and effectively. \n Build strong working relationships with customers, suppliers and subcontractors. \n Monitor operational costs and expenditure, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency while maintaining quality and service. \n Support production planning and resource allocation across both businesses. \n Monitor business performance and provide regular updates to the business owners. \n Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, quality and environmental standards. \n Encourage collaboration and the sharing of knowledge, skills and resources between both sister companies. \n About You \n Previous experience as a General Manager, Operations Manager, Production Manager or Manufacturing Manager within an engineering or manufacturing environment. \n A practical engineering or manufacturing background with a good understanding of production processes. \n Strong organisational and operational management skills. \n Commercial awareness with experience of budgeting, cost control and managing operational expenditure. \n A confident and approachable people manager who leads by example. \n Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues. \n A hands-on approach with good problem-solving and decision-making abilities. \n Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly between the Birmingham and Witney businesses. \n Salary & Benefits \n £(phone number removed) depending on experience plus bonus scheme. \n Pension and additional benefits. \n Long-term opportunity within two established and growing engineering manufacturing businesses.

Accountant - Accounts Senior – Small Practice Environment \n Overview \n\n • £35-49k per annum - negotiable, dependent on experience\n, • Based in Bromley\n, • Permanent, full-time role\n\n My Client is recruiting for an Accountant \n Their firm has expanded its office space to accommodate its growth and are seeking an early career qualified accountant (either ICAEW or ACCA), with good all-round accountancy skills to grow within the organisation and learn on the job. \n \n Candidate Requirements:Accounts Senior – Small Practice Environment \n\n • ACCA/ICAEW qualified or finallst\n, • 2 - 4 years’ in-practice experience\n, • Familiar with financial reporting standards\n, • Experience of statutory audit\n, • Some experience of statutory tax\n, • Management Accounting & VAT reporting experience\n\n The Ideal Candidate: \n\n • Excellent verbal and written communication skills\n, • Good attention to detail\n, • A strong interest in owner-managed businesses and general commercial awareness\n, • The ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise effectively\n, • Strong interpersonal skills\n, • Enthusiastic with a positive attitude\n, • Courteous and professional\n\n \n The Workplace: \n My Client based in Bromley, is a well-established firm specialising within the owner-managed business area across the UK. Their approach to growing the team goes beyond looking at CVs and examination history. Personality, clarity and attention to detail and a good work ethic make for the right hire. \n \n The Role:Accounts Senior – Small Practice Environment \n As the Accountant your day-to-day will include: \n\n • Planning and delivery of both audit and accounts assignments\n, • Carrying out assignments in conjunction with the client manager’s or partners’ instructions.\n, • Supervising junior staff in Bromley during the accounts processes and reviewing their work\n, • Delivering the working schedules to the assignment manager or partner in a timely manner\n, • Managing client communication in effective manner\n\n Useful attributes (any of the following): \n\n • As well as the usual experience and qualifications, you bring personality, enthusiasm, common-sense and a good work ethic.\n, • Proven experience of OMB/SME private company statutory accounts preparation\n, • Knowledge of and experience with current accounting standards and approaches\n, • Prior experience of statutory company accounts preparation under UK GAAP / FRS 102, and also friendly societies, charities and LLPs\n, • Knowledge of IFRS would be useful, but is not essential\n, • Experience of using accounting software such as Sage, Xero and Quickbooks\n, • Some experience of accounting practice software such as IRIS would be useful but not essential\n, • Experience with working in teams on-site and in the office\n, • Experience of preparing budgets and monitoring actual time against budget\n

Grade/Salary: Band G, SCP 32-37 (£42,839 - £48,226 per annum)Contract Type: Permanent, Full-timeWorking Pattern: Monday – Friday, 37 hoursLocation: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid)Closing Date: 06/09/2026Sandwell Council’s Finance & Transformation Division is seeking a detailed and qualified Assistant Corporate Accountant to join its Accounting team on a full-time, permanent basis based from its Oldbury office. The organisation is operating to a hybrid working model. Reporting to a Financial Accountant, the role will be key in ensuring effective financial management of the Council's statutory and corporate reporting responsibilities. This includes assisting on year-end accounts closure and the preparation and production of the Statement of Accounts and statutory returns, supporting external audit processes, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and local government finance regulations. The role also involves providing financial advice and guidance to budget holders, developing financial models and reporting tools, and supervising Finance Assistants or Accountancy Trainees where required. The successful candidate will need relevant financial reporting experience, strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail and communication skills, the ability to interpret and communicate complex financial information and the ability to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.About the role\n\n • Undertake financial year end activities in accordance with agreed processes and timescales\n, • Provide financial advice and guidance to finance colleagues, budget holders on corporate accounting matters\n, • Preparation of robust financial modelling, including financial projections, to agreed timescales and standards\n, • Completion of reconciliations as required\n, • Undertaking of treasury management activities\n, • Completion of grant claims and statistical returns\n, • Completion of statutory returns \n, • Support the team in maintenance of the corporate fixed asset register\n, • Such other duties as may be appropriate to achieve the objectives of the post to assist the Service Area in the fulfilment of its objectives commensurate with the post holder's salary grade, abilities and aptitudes.\nAbout you \n\n, • Qualified Accounting Technician or equivalent or part qualified member of a chartered accounting body\n, • A minimum of 2 years’ experience gained in a financial management environment preferably at least some in a public sector environment\n, • Knowledge of and ability to use financial systems \n, • Ability to travel to all parts of the borough\n, • Flexibility and willingness to work with changing and conflicting demands\n, • Strong organisational and interpersonal skills\n, • Ability to understand and disseminate complex financial and non-financial data and to prepare reasoned reports from this information\n, • Ability to make decisions based upon the interpretation of financial and non-financial data\nWhy Sandwell Council?At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values-led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough.How to applyWe reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council.We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role.

We are a growing, ambitious accountancy practice seeking to appoint a Corporate Finance Manager to develop our corporate finance offering. \n This is a high-impact role in a lean business, working directly with the partners to: \n\n • Build a scalable corporate finance function\n, • Deliver high-quality advisory work across the full deal lifecycle\n, • Drive fee growth and originate new opportunities\n\n \n The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the firm’s future, with a clear route to leadership. \n Key Responsibilities \n 1. Deal Execution & Technical Delivery \n Manage corporate finance engagements across: \n\n • Business disposals (trade sales, exit planning)\n, • Acquisitions and buy-side advisory\n, • Management buyouts (MBOs) and Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs)\n, • Financial due diligence (vendor and buy-side)\n, • Business valuations and strategic option reviews\n, • Debt and equity fundraising\n\n \n Work will typically involve: \n\n • Financial modelling and valuation analysis\n, • Preparation of Information Memoranda and reports\n, • Managing data rooms and due diligence processes\n, • Liaising with clients, banks, lawyers, and other stakeholders\n, • Identifying key risks, value drivers, and deal adjustments\n\n \n 1. Client Management \n\n • Act as day-to-day lead adviser on transactions\n, • Build strong relationships with owner-managed businesses\n, • Translate technical analysis into clear commercial advice\n, • Manage client expectations, timelines, and deliverables\n\n \n 1. Business Development & Growth \n\n • Drive origination of new corporate finance work from: \n \n, • Existing client base\n, • Professional introducers (banks, lawyers, IFAs)\n \n, • Lead proposals, pitches, and networking activity\n, • Identify cross-selling opportunities with accounts, tax, and audit teams\n\n \n 1. Team Leadership & Development \n\n • Manage and mentor junior staff (analysts/managers)\n, • Review work outputs and maintain quality standards\n, • Provide technical coaching on: \n \n, • Deal structuring\n, • Financial analysis\n, • Report writing\n \n, • Support recruitment as the team grows\n\n \n 1. Strategic Contribution \n\n • Work with partners to: \n \n, • Define the corporate finance strategy\n, • Develop service propositions and pricing\n, • Improve processes and delivery frameworks\n \n, • Contribute to wider firm growth and positioning\n\n \n Person Specification \n Essential Experience \n\n • Proven experience in corporate finance or transaction services\n, • Strong track record across M&A / advisory engagements\n, • Experience managing multiple projects and delivering to deadlines\n, • Demonstrable client-facing and stakeholder management experience\n\n \n Technical Skills \n\n • Advanced financial modelling and valuation capability\n, • Strong understanding of: \n \n, • Deal structures\n, • Financial due diligence\n, • Working capital / net debt analysis\n \n, • High-quality report writing and commercial insight\n\n \n Qualifications \n\n • ACA / ACCA (or equivalent) – essential\n, • Additional corporate finance qualifications advantageous\n\n \n Personal Attributes \n\n • Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to build something\n, • Strong commercial awareness and client focus\n, • Confident communicator with gravitas at senior level\n, • Highly organised with strong attention to detail\n, • Ambitious and motivated by long-term equity participation\n\n \n What Makes This Role Different \n\n • Direct partner exposure – no siloed mid-tier structure\n, • Full deal cycle involvement – from origination to completion\n, • Real influence on strategy and growth\n, • Opportunity to build a corporate finance brand within a growing firm\n\n \n Remuneration & Incentives \n\n • Base salary: £60,000\n, • Significant performance bonus linked to: \n \n, • Personal billings\n, • Deal success\n, • Origination\n \n

Jennings Morton Friel Associates are partnering with a forward-thinking firm of Accountants in their recruitment for an ACCA/ACA qualified Practice Manager/Senior Accountant to join them on a permanent basis. \n Duties for the position include: \n\n • Working closely with the Director. \n, • Helping to drive the business forward by engaging with warm leads passed over by the Director.\n, • Take ownership for a portfolio of Clients.\n, • Preparation of client’s monthly management accounts to agreed deadlines on various platforms either Client or Company (Xero, IRIS and Quickbooks).\n, • Treasury management (including forecasts and transfer requests) setting up client payments on various banking platforms.\n, • Corporate tax filings\n, • Review of Client payrolls prepared by in-house payroll team on SAGE to ensure technical accuracy and compliance (Good knowledge of pension administration, staff expense payments, stock awards, variable compensation, leaver and starter issues).\n, • Preparation of Statutory Accounts under UK GAAP on Caseware & filing clients' Statutory Accounts under UK GAAP with Company House and coordination with external auditors. \n, • Preparation of client’s VAT and submission of quarterly VAT returns to HMRC \n, • Company secretarial support for Clients.\n, • Communicating with Clients to obtain approvals for purchases and staff expenses.\n, • Checking Client staff expense submissions for compliance with VAT, payroll regulations and assistance with the filing of P11D returns and PSA submissions.\n\n The ideal candidate will be a Qualified ACA or ACCA with varied experience working within a Accountancy firm. \n The firm offers a hybrid working environment (2 days working from home). \n If this sounds like an interesting opportunity for you then please apply or contact us for a confidential conversation

Accountant - \n Overview \n\n • £35-49k per annum - negotiable, dependent on experience\n, • Based in Bromley\n, • Permanent, full-time role\n\n My Client is recruiting for an Accountant \n Their firm has expanded its office space to accommodate its growth and are seeking an early career qualified accountant (either ICAEW or ACCA), with good all-round accountancy skills to grow within the organisation and learn on the job. \n \n Candidate Requirements: \n\n • ACCA/ICAEW qualified or finallst\n, • 2 - 4 years’ in-practice experience\n, • Familiar with financial reporting standards\n, • Experience of statutory audit\n, • Some experience of statutory tax\n, • Management Accounting & VAT reporting experience\n\n The Ideal Candidate: \n\n • Excellent verbal and written communication skills\n, • Good attention to detail\n, • A strong interest in owner-managed businesses and general commercial awareness\n, • The ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise effectively\n, • Strong interpersonal skills\n, • Enthusiastic with a positive attitude\n, • Courteous and professional\n\n \n The Workplace: \n My Client based in Bromley, is a well-established firm specialising within the owner-managed business area across the UK. Their approach to growing the team goes beyond looking at CVs and examination history. Personality, clarity and attention to detail and a good work ethic make for the right hire. \n \n The Role: \n As the Accountant your day-to-day will include: \n\n • Planning and delivery of both audit and accounts assignments\n, • Carrying out assignments in conjunction with the client manager’s or partners’ instructions.\n, • Supervising junior staff in Bromley during the accounts processes and reviewing their work\n, • Delivering the working schedules to the assignment manager or partner in a timely manner\n, • Managing client communication in effective manner\n\n Useful attributes (any of the following): \n\n • As well as the usual experience and qualifications, you bring personality, enthusiasm, common-sense and a good work ethic.\n, • Proven experience of OMB/SME private company statutory accounts preparation\n, • Knowledge of and experience with current accounting standards and approaches\n, • Prior experience of statutory company accounts preparation under UK GAAP / FRS 102, and also friendly societies, charities and LLPs\n, • Knowledge of IFRS would be useful, but is not essential\n, • Experience of using accounting software such as Sage, Xero and Quickbooks\n, • Some experience of accounting practice software such as IRIS would be useful but not essential\n, • Experience with working in teams on-site and in the office\n, • Experience of preparing budgets and monitoring actual time against budget\n

Are you a hands-on Finance Manager looking for a role where you're genuinely close to the business, rather than being another cog in a large finance function? \n We're working with an established, owner-managed manufacturing business in Oldbury who are looking for a well-rounded Finance Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function and work closely with the MD. \n This is a down-to-earth business with a hardworking team and no unnecessary corporate politics. They want someone who knows their numbers, isn't afraid to get stuck in and can act as a trusted financial partner to the MD. \n The Role \n You'll take responsibility for a broad finance function, ensuring strong financial control whilst also providing the commercial insight the business needs to make informed decisions. \n Manufacturing experience will be important, particularly someone who understands how the finance numbers connect to the operation. You'll need to be comfortable working with BOMs, product costing, stock and margins, rather than simply producing reports without understanding what's driving them. \n The business also operates across multiple currencies, so you'll have exposure to foreign currency transactions and the financial implications that come with an international customer/supplier base. \n It's a role where you'll be expected to roll your sleeves up when required, but also have the confidence to challenge and advise the MD when the numbers tell a different story. \n Ideally, you will have: \n\n • Previous experience as a Finance Manager, Management Accountant or Financial Controller within a manufacturing environment\n, • Strong financial accounting and management accounting experience\n, • A good understanding of BOMs, product costing, stock and manufacturing margins\n, • Experience working with multi-currency transactions\n, • Strong financial control and month-end knowledge\n, • The confidence to work closely with an MD/owner and communicate financial information clearly\n, • A hands-on, practical approach and willingness to get into the detail\n, • Strong commercial awareness and an interest in understanding the wider business\n, • Ideally professionally qualified or actively working towards a qualification\n\n In return, you will receive: \n\n • A genuinely broad Finance Manager role with plenty of ownership\n, • Direct exposure to the MD and the opportunity to influence commercial decisions\n, • The chance to work across both the financial and operational sides of a manufacturing business\n, • A down-to-earth environment with a hardworking team\n, • The autonomy to improve processes and strengthen financial controls\n, • A role where your input will be valued and you'll have genuine visibility across the business\n\n If you're looking for a Finance Manager position where you can really understand the business behind the numbers, have a close relationship with the MD and make a tangible difference, this could be a great opportunity.

Management Accountant \n Manufacturing SME - Dudley \n Location: Dudley (On-site) \n Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + Benefits \n The Opportunity \n A well-established international manufacturing business is seeking a commercially minded Management Accountant, with strong manufacturing experience, to join its finance team in a highly visible role offering genuine progression opportunities. \n \n Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will play a key part in delivering robust financial information, supporting strategic decision-making, and driving operational performance across the business. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to broaden their responsibilities and develop towards a future Finance Manager position. \n \n Operating within a collaborative and supportive environment, you'll work closely with both finance and operational teams, gaining exposure to all areas of the business while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and long-term growth plans. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, providing meaningful analysis and insight\n, • Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities across multiple business functions\n, • Deliver detailed variance analysis, identifying trends, risks and opportunities to improve performance\n, • Maintain balance sheet integrity through regular reconciliations and strong financial controls\n, • Partner with operational teams to enhance costing, stock management and margin performance\n, • Support month-end and year-end reporting processes, including audit requirements and statutory compliance\n, • Produce KPI reporting to aid business decision-making and operational effectiveness\n, • Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen reporting accuracy and efficiency\n, • Assist in the development and mentoring of a small finance team\n\n \n About You \n You will be a proactive and commercially aware finance professional who enjoys operating within a manufacturing environment and building strong relationships across a business. \n You will ideally have: \n\n • CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualification (or Finalist or qualified by experience)\n, • Previous management accounting experience within manufacturing, engineering or a similar operational environment\n, • Strong experience of management reporting, forecasting, budgeting and financial analysis\n, • Excellent Excel and systems skills, with a data-driven approach to problem solving\n, • Experience supporting operational stakeholders with costing, stock and profitability analysis\n, • A continuous improvement mindset with the confidence to challenge and influence where appropriate\n, • Ambition to develop your career towards a Finance Manager position\n\n \n Why Apply? \n\n • Join a successful and financially stable international manufacturing business\n, • Work closely with an experienced Finance Director and senior leadership team\n, • Gain broad commercial exposure across finance and operations\n, • Enjoy genuine career progression with a clear pathway towards Finance Manager\n, • Be part of a collaborative culture where your ideas and improvements are valued\n, • Take ownership of a varied role where you can make a visible impact on business performance\n\n \n If you're an ambitious Management Accountant looking for a role that offers both challenge and progression, we'd welcome a confidential conversation. \n

Audit & Accounts Senior Brierley HillCirca £35,000 - £40,000 (Dependent on Experience)Accountancy Practice recruitment specialists Clark Wood are currently working with a leading firm of chartered accountants who are looking for an Accounts and Audit Senior in their Brierley Hill office. This distinguished firm have a fantastic reputation for delivering excellent levels of client service and they are now looking to add an ambitious individual to the team in Brierley Hill who is keen to progress their career with a well renowned firm. The successful person will join a firm who are known for providing an excellent platform for each of their team member’s personal progression and development.Working as an Audit & Accounts Senior you will undertake a varied role in which you will gain exposure to a wide range of clients from a variety of business sectors. You will be client facing and will be responsible for the supervision of junior staff, assisting in their development. The role will see you leading audit assignments from the initial planning stage through to completion on a range of clients including group structured entities and large stand-alone limited companies as well as the preparation and review of year-end accounts and corporation tax returns. The ideal candidate will be ACCA / ACA Qualified or at the final stages of their studies and will have experience of leading audit assignments. The firm can offer a competitive salary along with hybrid working and steady platform to progress into a Client Manager. Duties & Responsibilities:Prepare the audit plan and ensure it appropriately addresses audit objectivesTake an active part in the audit planning and fraud discussion to identify audit risks and appropriate audit strategyOversee all aspects of audit fieldwork and completionEnsure planned audit work is appropriately completed to satisfy audit objectivesSupervising & developing more junior members of staffYear-end accounts preparation for limited companiesSkills:ACA / ACCA Qualified or FinalistExperience of leading Audit assignmentsFor further information on this role please contact Jack Wyatt at Clark Wood - / #CWJG

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and driven Health and Safety professional to join this team as the Health & Safety Manager. This role will require some travel to other sites and support the future growth of the business into new regions.The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of health and safety and you will provide professional health and safety advice and support across the Group on high risk activities, as well as developing policies, assessing risk and implementing controls to deliver the expected standards in health and safety.The roleYou will need a hands-on approach and experience within a dynamic, high risk, multi-site environmentProactively identify health and safety risks and performance improvement opportunities; proposing solutions and supporting implementation;Update and develop policies and procedures, ensuring the policies are relevant, understood and meet with health and safety legislation requirements;Develop and deliver communication briefs promoting a positive health and safety culture across the business;Work with site managers and operational managers to ensure activities are carried out in a zero-harm mannerProduce management information and reports, completing analysis of issues and making suitable recommendations for resolution considering short and long-term impacts;Lead incident investigations, write reports, agree corrective or improvement action and follow up closure to a high professional standard;Work with the Compliance Manager in managing the business ISO certified systemsKeep up to date with changes to developments in health and safety legislation and other requirements that affect the business and wider industry;What we are looking forProven experience of site based/Manufacturing industry health and safety would be a distinct advantage;Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation;NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent;Chartered Member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health;Ability to establish and maintain relationships with colleagues and customers at all levels;Excellent organisation and time management;Excellent communication skills;A full UK driving licence.We are looking for a manager who will roll their sleeves up and get on site working with site managers to come up with health and safety solutions and as such should be an excellent communicator with strong commercial awarenessThis may suit someone who is looking for a step up in their careerIn returnWorking Monday - Friday days this role attracts a package of £45,000 - £50,000pa plus a range of benefits including car allowance or company car. This is an exciting and challenging role within an innovative and dynamic organisation and you will gain continual professional support and development.TPBN1_UKTJ

Service Excellence Analyst \n Bromley \n £30,000 per annum \n Fixed Term Contract, Full Time (35 hours per week) \n The Service Excellence Analyst is a key member of our customer service team. This roleis responsible forsupporting the Service Excellence Manager in monitoring operational performance across the Customer Service function in real time, ensuring resources are deployed effectively to meet customer de... \n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

Store Manager Bromley\n Fashion | Accessories \n A bold, design-led womens fashion retailer is searching for a Store Manager who brings style, pace and strong commercial instinct. This new boutique needs an inspiring leader who thrives in a trend-driven environment and knows how to convert footfall into loyal, returning customers while building a high-performing team. Key Responsibilities\n\n • Lead, coach and ...\n\n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

Production Lead (Electronics / Electrical Manufacturing)£43,000 - £48,000 + Employee Ownership Benefits + Training + Company Bonus + Early Finish FridayDudleyAre you a senior member of production with a background in an electronics or electrical assembly environment, looking to join a well-established employee-owned business where you'll lead production operations and drive continuous improvement?Do you enjoy managing people, coordinating production schedules and working closely with multiple departments to deliver high-quality products on time?The company have over 40 years of experience providing specialist electronic manufacturing services, supporting customers with low and medium volume electronic assemblies across a wide range of industries.Operating as an Employee Ownership Trust, the company combines technical expertise with a collaborative culture, offering services including design for manufacture, prototyping, component sourcing and testing.This is an excellent opportunity for a senior member of the production function looking to take the next step to oversee daily manufacturing operations, lead a skilled production team and play a key role in maintaining quality, efficiency and on-time delivery.The Role:Manage the day-to-day operations of the electronics production facilityPlan and schedule production to meet customer delivery requirementsLead and develop a production team of 35 operativesMonitor production quality, safety and operational performanceAllocate labour and resources to maximise efficiencyEnsure production processes comply with ISO 9001 Quality Management SystemsThe Person:Background in a senior production roleExperience in electronics, or electrical manufacturingJob reference: BBBH26227cKeywords: Production Manager, Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Manager, Electronics Manufacturing, Electronics Production, ISO 9001, Quality Management, KPI Management, Production Control, Process Improvement, Production Engineer, Dudley, Kingswinford, West MidlandsWe are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset.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 on our website.TPBN1_UKTJ

Job TitleBuilding Services Engineer \n DepartmentEngineering \n Reports ToContract Manager \n LocationSingle Client Site, South West London \n\n Job Purpose \n The Building Services Engineer is responsible for the safe, efficient and compliant operation of all mechanical, electrical and associated building services within a prestigious client site. \n Working as part of the on-site engineering team, the role is accountable... \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

Part-Time Supervisor - OldburyPosition: Supervisor - Part TimeLocation: OldburySalary: £11,040 + bonus potentialWorking pattern: 2 days per weekAre you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and looking for a part-time role with genuine responsibility and a great work-life balance?Join a successful and expanding business with stores across the UK and Europe as they continue through an exciting period of growth.A real benefit of this opportunity is the work-life balance . You'll work just 2 days per week , with no late evenings and reduced weekend hours compared with many traditional retail roles.The RoleAs a Part-Time Supervisor, you'll play an important role in the day-to-day running of the store, delivering excellent customer service, achieving sales targets and maintaining high operational standards.This is a hands-on role where you'll be speaking with customers, managing enquiries, converting opportunities into sales and helping ensure the store runs smoothly.You'll work closely with the Store Manager and wider team, while also being comfortable taking responsibility for the store when required.Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver an outstanding level of customer service.Manage customer enquiries in person, over the phone and online.Convert enquiries into sales and work towards individual and store KPIs.Support the day-to-day running of the store.Maintain company, brand and operational standards.Ensure health and safety procedures are followed at all times.Assist with administration, customer accounts and general store operations.Take responsibility for the store when required.Help create a positive, professional and customer-focused environment.About YouEnthusiastic, positive and confident when dealing with customers.Previous experience within retail, sales, hospitality, leisure or another customer-focused environment.Commercially minded and comfortable working towards sales targets and KPIs.Proactive and self-motivated with a hands-on approach.Comfortable taking responsibility and working independently when required.Previous supervisory experience would be advantageous but is not essential.Looking for a part-time opportunity offering responsibility, variety and a good work-life balance.BBBH37054TPBN1_UKTJ

Quality Manager West Bromwich, commutable from: Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Walsall £45,000 - £50,000 + Progression Opportunities + Employee Development \n Are you a Quality Manager or experienced Quality Engineer from a manufacturing background looking to take the next step in your career and become a key figure within a well-established business? \n On offer is a position within a reputable and long-standing company that will invest in your professional development, giving you responsibility over quality systems, compliance, continuous improvement, and the opportunity to lead and develop a quality team. \n This company is looking for a Quality Manager to maintain high quality standards across the business, ensure products meet customer and legal requirements, and drive ongoing improvements to its quality management systems. The day to day of this role includes managing the Quality Management System, working closely with production and purchasing teams, overseeing inspections and corrective actions, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and legislation. You will also manage the company's existing Health & Safety system. \n The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and Quality Management Systems, experience within a manufacturing environment, and a proven ability to drive quality improvements across a business. \n The role: Quality Manager Monday to Friday Site-based Reporting directly to the Board of Directors \n The person: Strong Quality Management background within manufacturing Experience with ISO 9001 and Quality Management Systems Knowledge of ISO 45001 and/or ISO 14001 beneficial Metallurgical knowledge beneficial Based in or near West BromwichBBBH278549 \n Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. \n The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. \n We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Quality Manager \n West Bromwich | £55,000 | Permanent \n An established manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead quality and compliance activities across the business. Reporting directly to senior leadership, this is an excellent opportunity for a proactive quality professional to drive continuous improvement, maintain industry standards, and support operational excellence. \n The Opportunity \n This role will take ownership of the company's Quality Management System while working closely with internal teams to ensure products, processes, and systems consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements. You will play a key role in improving business performance, managing compliance activities, and fostering a culture of quality throughout the organisation. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Maintain and develop the Quality Management System in line with ISO standards.\n, • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.\n, • Manage internal and external audits, ensuring ongoing compliance.\n, • Lead investigations into quality issues and implement corrective actions.\n, • Monitor and report on quality performance metrics and KPIs.\n, • Develop and maintain quality procedures, processes, and documentation.\n, • Work closely with production and operational teams to improve performance and product quality.\n, • Manage supplier quality standards and support customer requirements.\n, • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and best practices.\n, • Support health, safety, and environmental management activities.\n, • Lead, coach, and develop team members where required.\n\n About You \n\n • Previous experience in a Quality Manager or senior quality leadership role.\n, • Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems and ISO standards.\n, • Experience managing audits, investigations, and continuous improvement projects.\n, • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.\n, • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.\n, • A hands-on approach with a commitment to driving high standards and operational excellence.\n\n Desirable Experience \n\n • Knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.\n, • Experience within manufacturing, engineering, industrial, or production environments.\n, • Health & Safety qualifications such as NEBOSH.\n, • Exposure to supplier quality management and customer-facing quality activities.\n\n What's on Offer? \n\n • Competitive salary of £55,000.\n, • Permanent, full-time position.\n, • Opportunity to influence quality strategy and business performance.\n, • Direct engagement with senior leadership.\n, • Stable and growing manufacturing environment.\n, • A role with real autonomy and scope to make a lasting impact.\n\n If you're an experienced quality professional looking for your next leadership challenge, we'd love to hear from you. \n

Technical Author / Documentation Manager \n Brierley Hill \n £ \n Are you the person who makes complex things clear? \n \n Our client is a global engineering business that designs and manufactures sophisticated products - intricate electromechanical assemblies, precision engineering components, the kind of hardware that genuinely improves people's lives. And they need someone brilliant to make sure the world understands how to use, service, and maintain them. \n This is a newly energised leadership role at the heart of their global R&D Engineering function. You'll take ownership of everything their customers and service teams rely on such as owner's manuals, spare parts catalogues, service instructions, and product literature and then push the whole operation forward into the digital age. \n The Role \n You'll lead a growing team of technical documentation professionals (currently 4, spread across global locations) and set the strategic direction for how they create, manage, and deliver technical content worldwide. That means moving from traditional print models to modern multi-channel delivery: online platforms, interactive tools, dynamic digital formats while keeping everything accurate, compliant, and usable. \n You'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with R&D, Product Management, Regulatory, and IT, championing structured authoring, CMS adoption, and reusable content approaches that scale. You'll own the documentation KPIs, the vendor and translation partner relationships, and the culture of continuous improvement within your team. \n What You Bring \n\n • Experience in technical documentation, technical communication, or product information management\n, • Leading a a team you know how to develop people, not just manage them\n, • Solid experience documenting complex mechanical or electromechanical engineering assemblies\n, • Proven expertise with CMS platforms, structured authoring (DITA/XML), and digital publishing\n, • A track record of driving change across global, cross-functional teams\n, • Familiarity with CAD-based illustration and spare parts documentation is a real plus\n, • Degree in Technical Communication, Engineering, or a related discipline\n, • Fluent English; additional languages always welcome\n\n \n Why This Role? \n Because it's genuinely strategic. You won't be maintaining the status quo you'll be reshaping how a global engineering business communicates with the world. There's a real team to lead, a real transformation to drive, and a business that's ready to invest in doing this properly. \n If you're ready to own it, we'd love to hear from you - send CV to Gary Simpson. \n Salary - up to £52k plus extensive benefits

Halliday Marx have embarked on a Retained Assignment to hire an exceptional Financial Controller to join a highly ambitious and rapidly scaling Manufacturting business. \n \n Financial Controller \n Location: West Bromwich \n Salary: £85,000–£95,000 (DOE) \n \n Looking to join a business at a pivotal stage of growth and transformation? \n Following a merger the company is expected to treble in size within 2-3 years through both organic growth and strategic acquisition. This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced finance professional ready to take genuine ownership of the day-to-day finance function, with the commercial capability and ambition to grow into a Finance Director as the group scales. \n \n \n The Opportunity \n Reporting to the Managing Director and working alongside the CFO, the Financial Controller will have full ownership of the operational finance function across the group, overseeing two accounts team members. You will play a key role in ERP optimisation, finance process improvement, reporting improvements, and business integration, in a company where finance is a genuine strategic partner to growth. \n \n \n Key Responsibilities \n Full ownership of day-to-day finance \n Accurate and timely monthly management information \n Cash flow forecasting, working capital management and financial planning \n Driving ERP consolidation and finance process improvement \n Leading automation initiatives and identifying opportunities to leverage AI in a modern finance and accounting tech stack \n Genuine business partnering with operational, engineering and commercial teams \n Managing and developing finance and accounts staff \n Supporting the Managing Director with tailored management information \n Strengthening controls and finance infrastructure as the group scales \n \n \n Manufacturing & Operational Finance \n A strong manufacturing or engineering background is desirable. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience of WIP reporting and controls, bills of materials, manufacturing costing and margin analysis, sales order flow through ERP systems, inventory and stock reporting, and multi-site operational finance. You will be equally comfortable on the shop floor and in the boardroom and powerful communication skills are highly desirable. \n \n \n The Candidate \n You are likely an experienced Financial Controller or Finance Manager from a manufacturing or engineering environment, technically strong across reporting, forecasting and controls, and commercially minded. You will be experienced with ERP systems — ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central — and a proven driver of automation and process improvement. Ambition to develop, learn and progress to Finance Director as principal commercial lead within the business is desirable. \n \n Location & Working Pattern \n The role is based in West Bromwich with occasional travel between this and other locations. One to two remote working days per week are available but preference is for a leadership candidate that likes to be surrounded by their team and involved in day to day decisions.

Major Recruitment Oldbury are delighted to be recruiting for our West Bromwich based client who are seeking a dynamic Quality Manager to join their successful team. Hours of work are 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and a 2.30pm finish Fridays. \n Duties and tasks will include: \n Promoting quality achievement and performance improvement throughout the business. \n Develop, implement, communicate and manage the Quality Management System throughout the business. \n Effectively interact with production teams to maintain and improve product quality and supply and lead the introduction of new products. \n Working with purchasing to establish quality requirements from external suppliers. \n Ensuring compliance with national and international standards and legislation. \n Bringing together different disciplines of the business and drive the group to plan, formulate and agree comprehensive quality procedures and methods of operation. \n Setting up and maintaining controls and documentation procedures. \n Liaising with customers and ensuring the execution of corrective action and compliance with customers’ specifications. \n Monitoring performance by gathering relevant data and producing statistical reports. \n Organise, manage and develop quality department personnel in close co-operation with the Company’s Management team in order to support budget and business expectations. \n Ensuring tests and procedures are properly understood, carried out and evaluated \n Writing management systems reports. \n Manage and maintain the Company’s quality inspection and product release programs for incoming and in-process materials and components. \n Any other reasonable duties requested to be undertaken by the Board. \n Metallurgical knowledge would be beneficial \n \n Candidates welcome to apply for the role will have the following experience and background and be capable of the below: \n To ensure that company products are fit for purpose and meet both external and internal requirements, including legal compliance and customer expectations. \n To coordinate the activities required to meet quality standards. \n To monitor and advise on Company performance and produce data and reports, measuring against set indicators. \n Maintenance of the Quality Management System to meet the requirements of ISO 9001 \n Work towards the accredited implementation of ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems) & ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems) \n Manage of the current Health & Safety system. (Atlas) \n Major Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies and as an Employment Business in relation to temporary or contract vacancies, as defined under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

Qualifying Supervisor (Electrical)£50,000 - £55,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + Hybrid Working + Training Provided + Progression To Operations ManagerDudley (Commutable from: Wolverhampton, Walsall, West Bromwich, Stourbridge, Kidderminster, Birmingham, Halesowen, Bromsgrove)Are you a Qualifying Supervisor (Electrical) looking to step into a role where you can build something and progress into management? Do you have an electrical background and the confidence to run sites, support engineers, and deal directly with clients nationwide?This is a permanent opportunity with a well-established specialist contractor bringing a key function in-house, giving you the platform to shape processes, take ownership, and be recognised for the impact you make.You'll join a business delivering design, installation and maintenance services on multiple projects at once, working with a wide range of commercial and industrial clients while the company continues to grow and add headcount.In the role you'll coordinate works from booking through to completion, brief engineers, manage on-site queries and keep clients updated, ensuring jobs are delivered smoothly and professionally across the UK.This role suits a Qualifying Supervisor who is motivated by progression into management, taking responsibility, and helping build a team, rather than staying purely on the tools long-term.The Role: \n\n • Coordinate electrical works from booking through to completion, acting as the key point of contact for clients\n, • Based from Dudley with nationwide travel as required\n, • Arranging schedules, liasing with clients and organsing works\n, • Hybrid pattern: typically 3 days in the office, managing engineers and resolving on-site queries\n\n The Person: \n\n • Electrical background with 18th Edition\n, • 2391 - Test and Inspect\n, • Experience in an operational supervisor / manager type role (or strong site electrician ready to step up)\n, • Confident communicator, client-facing, and willing to travel nationwide\n\n \n \n BBBH276841To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Zoe Cann at Rise Technical Recruitment. \n Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. \n The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. \n We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Job Title: Transformation Officer \n Grade/Salary: Band F, SCP 26-31 (£37,280 - £41,771) \n Contract Type: 12-month Secondment Fixed Term \n Hours: 37 hours per week \n Location: Sandwell Council House, Freeth St Oldbury B69 3DE – Hybrid \n \n We are seeking a motivated and innovative Transformation Officer to join our Corporate Transformation team within the Finance and Transformation Directorate. \n \n This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional with a passion for service improvement, organisational change and transformation. You will work closely with managers, employees and stakeholders across the council to review services, identify opportunities for improvement and support the delivery of transformational change programmes that improve outcomes for residents and communities. \n \n Working across a variety of projects and service areas, you will play a key role in supporting business change activities, facilitating employee engagement, driving continuous improvement and embedding new ways of working across the organisation. \n \n The opportunity: \n\n • You will support the delivery of service reviews, transformation projects and improvement initiatives across the council.\n, • You will work with services to identify, develop and implement innovative solutions that improve service delivery and outcomes.\n, • You will facilitate workshops, focus groups and engagement activities to support organisational change and transformation programmes.\n, • You will undertake research, analysis and performance monitoring to inform decision-making and service improvement activity.\n, • You will support project and programme management activity across a range of business change initiatives.\n, • You will act as a change champion, promoting innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement across the organisation.\n\n \n In this role you will: \n\n • Deliver and support business change, transformation and service improvement projects.\n, • Undertake detailed research, analysis and process reviews to identify opportunities for improvement.\n, • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders across the council and partner organisations.\n, • Facilitate workshops, employee consultations and engagement activities to support change programmes.\n, • Produce reports, briefings and presentations for a range of audiences.\n, • Support the planning, implementation and evaluation of transformation programmes and projects.\n, • Provide coaching and guidance to managers and teams on change management approaches and best practice.\n, • Work collaboratively with colleagues to embed a culture of service excellence and continuous improvement.\n, • Support the identification and implementation of technology, systems and process improvements.\n, • Contribute to strategic planning, policy development and organisational improvement activities.\n\n \n What we're looking for: \n\n • Experience of delivering business change, transformation or service improvement initiatives within a complex organisation.\n, • Experience of project or programme management and delivering outcomes within challenging timescales.\n, • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills with the ability to influence and build effective relationships.\n, • Experience of facilitating workshops, consultations and employee engagement activities.\n, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience of researching and analysing complex information.\n, • Knowledge and practical application of change management principles and continuous improvement methodologies.\n, • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.\n, • Ability to communicate complex information clearly in both verbal and written formats.\n, • Proficiency in the use of ICT systems and data to support service improvement.\n, • A commitment to innovation, collaboration and delivering excellent outcomes for customers and communities.\n\n \n Why Sandwell Council? \n At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. \n To find out more, please visit our careers page: We Are Sandwell – We Are Sandwell \n Please submit a CV and supporting statement to Sheona Grey on Sheona_grey @sandwell.gov.uk \n \n Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours \n We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. \n \n If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. \n We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. \n \n We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. \n \n If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at EDI_Team@sandwell.gov.uk. \n If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV. \n If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact sheona_grey @sandwell.gov.uk

Job Title: Vehicle Technician \n Grade/Salary: Band F, SCP 26-31 (£37,280 - £41,771 per annum) + Shift Allowance £3,636.30 \n Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent \n Working Pattern: 37 Hours, alternating shift pattern \n Location: Waterfall Lane, Cradley Heath, B64 6RL \n Closing Date: 27/09/2026 \n \n \n Sandwell Council’s Fleet Division is seeking a experience Vehicle Technician to join its team on a full-time, permanent basis. \n \n As a Vehicle Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the Sandwell MBC’s diverse fleet. Based at our central depot, you’ll maintain a wide range of vehicles and equipment that support essential in-house and external services such as housing repairs, grounds maintenance, highways operations, household waste collections and street cleansing. \n \n \n About the role \n\n • Carry out scheduled servicing, maintenance, and repairs on a variety of vehicles and plant equipment, including engines, transmissions, suspension, brakes, chassis, and electrical systems.\n, • Conduct vehicle inspections and prepare vehicles for MOT testing in accordance with DVSA standards and regulations.\n, • Diagnose and rectify faults across engine management, fuel, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems using advanced diagnostic equipment.\n, • Undertake welding, fabrication, and bodywork repairs within workshop capabilities.\n, • Attend roadside breakdowns and provide recovery support, ensuring all work is completed safely and in compliance with relevant procedures.\n, • Support, mentor, and assist in the training and development of apprentices and junior team members.\n\n \n \n About you \n\n • Level 3 NVQ Automotive Maintenance and Repair\n, • LGV Class 2 Category C Licence – Candidates will be accepted with a category B licence and provided training in order to obtain the required category C licence in 12-months.\n, • Experience of conducting maintenance, inspection, repair and test services for a diverse fleet including vehicles such as light vehicle van/Tipper's, Small Plant machines, Sweepers, and Large Refuse Vehicles.\n\n \n \n Why Sandwell Council? \n At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. \n To find out more, please visit our careers page: We Are Sandwell – We Are Sandwell \n \n \n How to apply \n To be considered for this role, please submit a CV and supporting statement to imran_butt@sandwell.gov.uk \n \n Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours \n \n \n \n We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. \n If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. \n We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. \n We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. \n If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at EDI_Team@sandwell.gov.uk. \n If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV. \n If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact imran_butt@sandwell.gov.uk \n

Role - Service Controller \n 📍 West Bromwich, Birmingham | 💰up to £35,000 + Overtime | 🚜 Construction & Industrial Equipment \n \n Are you an experienced Service Controller, Service Coordinator or Service Supervisor looking to take the next step in your career? \n \n Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service while leading and coordinating a team of Field Service Engineers? If so, we'd love to hear from you. \n \n The Opportunity: \n We're looking for an organised, customer-focused Service Controller to join our busy and successful service team in West Bromwich. \n \n You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring our Field Service Engineers are deployed efficiently, customers receive an outstanding service, and jobs are completed safely, on time and to the highest standard. \n Working closely with the Depot Manager, Sales Team and Parts Department, you'll be at the heart of the operation keeping everything running smoothly from the moment a customer books a service through to invoicing and completion. \n \n If you enjoy problem-solving, coordinating multiple priorities and being the go-to person who keeps a busy service department on track, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and well-established business. \n \n What You'll Be Doing: \n\n • Coordinate the day-to-day workload of a team of Field Service Engineers.\n, • Schedule engineer visits based on priority, location and availability.\n, • Act as the main point of contact for customers throughout the service process.\n, • Ensure engineers have the information and parts required to complete jobs efficiently.\n, • Manage service jobs from booking through to completion and invoicing.\n, • Review engineer job reports to ensure work is accurately recorded and fully justified.\n, • Liaise with customers regarding repairs, updates and any additional work required.\n, • Work closely with the Parts Department to ensure parts are ordered and available when needed.\n, • Monitor work in progress to minimise outstanding jobs and maximise engineer productivity.\n, • Support the Depot Manager and deputise when required.\n, • Process invoices, manage customer queries and maintain accurate service records.\n, • Work alongside the Warranty team to ensure claims and documentation are completed correctly.\n, • Promote safe working practices and ensure company procedures are followed at all times.\n\n \n What We're Looking For: \n You'll be someone who enjoys working in a busy service environment and takes pride in delivering an excellent customer experience. \n Ideally, you'll have: \n\n • Previous experience as a Service Supervisor, Service Controller or Service Coordinator.\n, • Experience within an aftersales, service or engineering environment.\n, • A good mechanical or technical understanding of construction, industrial, plant or similar equipment (highly desirable).\n, • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.\n, • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.\n, • A proactive approach with excellent problem-solving ability.\n, • Experience using Microsoft Office and service management systems.\n, • The right to work in the UK.\n\n \n What's In It For You? \n\n • up to £35,000 basic salary\n, • Overtime paid for two Saturdays per month\n, • Join a busy, supportive and well-established service team.\n, • Genuine opportunities for career progression and personal development.\n, • A varied role where you'll make a real impact on the success of the business.\n, • Work with a respected organisation within the construction and industrial equipment sector.\n\n \n Working Hours: \n\n • Based full-time at our West Bromwich depot\n, • Two Saturdays per month, paid as overtime\n\n \n Ready for Your Next Challenge? \n If you're an experienced Service Controller, Coordinator or Supervisor who enjoys leading from the front and delivering outstanding customer service, we'd love to hear from you. \n \n Apply today or contact Tom Fox directly at tom.fox@elitecn.co.uk for a confidential discussion.

Position: Fleet Manager \n Location: Halesowen \n Salary: £50,000 per annum \n Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm \n \n We are recruiting for a Fleet Procurement Manager to support a leading provider of fleet management solutions, delivering exceptional service and innovative vehicle management programmes to businesses across the UK. As we continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced and commercially focused Fleet Procurement Manager to join our team. \n This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious procurement professional to take ownership of our supplier network, develop strategic partnerships and ensure we continue to deliver outstanding value and service to our customers. \n The main objective of the role will be: \n \n Reporting to the senior management team, you will be responsible for managing and developing procurement strategy across all fleet-related services. You will negotiate commercial agreements, build strong supplier relationships and continually review the market to ensure the business remains competitive. \n Working closely with the Sales, Operations and Leadership teams, you will play a key role in supporting business growth by securing high-quality services at competitive commercial rates while maintaining excellent supplier performance. \n Key Responsibilities \n · Develop and implement procurement strategies across all fleet management services. \n · Manage and strengthen relationships with manufacturers, leasing companies and service providers. \n · Negotiate supplier contracts, pricing structures and service level agreements. \n · Lead commercial negotiations to secure the best value for the business and its customers. \n · Monitor supplier performance through KPIs, service reviews and regular performance meetings. \n · Identify new suppliers and emerging technologies to enhance our service offering. \n · Benchmark products, services and pricing to ensure market competitiveness. \n · Manage procurement across: \n o Vehicle supply \n o Accident management \n o Breakdown and roadside assistance \n o Vehicle rental \n o Fuel card programmes \n o Vehicle glass services \n o Telematics and vehicle tracking \n o Maintenance and repair providers \n o Fleet funding and finance solutions \n · Analyse market trends and identify opportunities for cost savings and service improvements. \n · Work closely with the Sales and Operations teams to develop customer solutions and support business development. \n · Produce procurement reports, supplier analysis and commercial recommendations for senior management. \n · Ensure supplier compliance with contractual, operational and quality standards. \n · Continuously review procurement processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency. \n About You \n We are looking for someone who brings both strong commercial awareness and excellent relationship-building skills. \n You will have: \n · Significant experience within fleet management, automotive, vehicle leasing or procurement. \n · A proven track record of negotiating commercial contracts and managing supplier relationships. \n · Strong knowledge of fleet services, vehicle supply and associated products. \n · Excellent commercial awareness with the ability to analyse pricing and identify cost-saving opportunities. \n · Outstanding negotiation, communication and influencing skills. \n · Experience of managing multiple supplier relationships simultaneously. \n · Strong analytical and reporting skills. \n · Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and CRM or procurement systems. \n · A proactive, strategic and customer-focused approach. \n This is an opportunity to become a key member of a growing business where your expertise will directly influence supplier strategy, commercial performance and customer satisfaction. \n We offer: \n · Salary up to £50000, depending on experience. \n · Permanent, full-time position. \n · Supportive and collaborative working environment. \n · Opportunity to shape procurement strategy within a growing business. \n · Long-term career development opportunities. \n · The chance to work with a respected and ambitious organisation within the fleet management sector. \n If you are an experienced fleet or automotive procurement professional looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Title: Executive Assistant & Operations Coordinator \n Location: Bromley, United Kingdom \n Setup: 5 days in office \n \n Hi – we're SUMO – the UK's leading creator economy and talent management recruitment agency. \n \n We work with many of the UK's top social media businesses, as well as talent agencies that represent some of the world's best-known celebrities, YouTubers, and influencers. We also own and publish The Talent Times, our own industry publication covering the creator economy. \n \n We're looking for a highly organised, polished and proactive Executive Assistant & Operations Coordinator to become a key member of our growing team. \n \n This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and thrives on keeping people, projects and the business moving forward. You'll work closely with the Directors, supporting them with diary management, meetings and day-to-day priorities, while also taking ownership of many of the operational functions that keep the business running smoothly. \n \n No two days are the same. One day you might be coordinating interviews, managing our social media or producing company reports, and the next you'll be organising an event, supporting a recruiter on a key hire or helping improve one of our internal processes. \n \n We're open-minded about experience. You may already have experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Operations Coordinator or Office Manager, or you could be a bright graduate or someone at the start of their career with exceptional organisational skills, strong computer literacy and a genuine desire to learn. For us, attitude, professionalism and attention to detail are just as important as experience. \n \n == \n \n What you'll be doing \n\n • Providing day-to-day Executive Assistant support to the Directors, including diary management, coordinating meetings, arranging calls and helping manage priorities.\n, • Managing company email inboxes and ensuring enquiries are responded to or directed to the appropriate person.\n, • Managing job adverts across multiple job boards and platforms.\n, • Producing client invoices.\n, • Preparing contracts and handling general company administration.\n, • Managing our LinkedIn company page and SUMO Instagram account.\n, • Supporting our internal hiring process.\n, • Providing recruitment administration across multiple recruitment teams.\n, • Supporting The Talent Times, our industry news platform.\n, • Producing weekly and monthly business performance reports.\n, • Maintaining and improving the quality of our CRM and database.\n, • Answering incoming telephone calls and responding to enquiries.\n, • Managing suppliers and external vendors.\n, • Organising company meetings, team socials and company events.\n, • Taking notes during company meetings and sharing agreed actions.\n, • Helping identify ways to improve our internal processes and overall efficiency.\n\n \n == \n \n About you \n \n We're looking for someone who: \n \n\n • Is exceptionally organised and has outstanding attention to detail.\n, • Is polished, professional and represents the business to a high standard.\n, • Takes pride in staying one step ahead and enjoys making things happen.\n, • Is proactive, resourceful and enjoys taking ownership.\n, • Can confidently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.\n, • Has excellent written and verbal communication skills.\n, • Is highly computer literate and confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.\n, • Enjoys solving problems and improving the way things are done.\n, • Is dependable, positive and takes pride in producing high-quality work.\n, • Wants to build a long-term career within a growing business.\n\n \n Previous experience in administration, executive support, operations, recruitment or marketing would be advantageous, but isn't essential. We're just as interested in meeting ambitious graduates or early-career candidates who have the right mindset, exceptional organisational skills and a willingness to learn. \n \n If you're someone who loves organisation, enjoys supporting others, takes pride in doing things properly and wants to play an important role in a growing business, we'd love to hear from you. \n \n == \n \n SUMO are an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender. As an employment agency, SUMO are fully committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all (both internally and on behalf of our clients). \n \n Thank you for your interest in the above vacancy. Please note - due to the high volume of CVs & applications we receive, we can't always get back to everyone, although we will try our best! If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the date of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. \n

Due to continued growth and market development, we are searching for an experienced Customer Service Representative to become an active team member supporting the UK sales region. \n \n In this varied and challenging roll, you will be responsible for the first customer contacts. We are looking for someone who has a passion for delivering exceptional customer service as a tool to sustain our growth. You provide our clients with excellent support and full solutions. Thanks to your commercial attitude and technical aptitude, you will enhance sales over the phone and by email. You will manage and follow up the end-to-end process from product selection, quoting, sales order entry up to the delivery of materials. \n \n You will need to build strong relationships with our customers, sales and technical support teams and our Credit Department in Luxembourg. \n \n Furthermore, you will have the following duties: \n \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Provide customers with price, lead time, product information, technical documents, etc. to influence decision making and maximize sales\n, • Prepare and follow up on quotes based on pricing guidelines from the commercial team\n, • Understand and convert customer requirements into orders in our SAP ERP system\n, • Process and follow up on incoming orders according to our established procedures\n, • Cooperate closely with the credit department to ensure reliable order fulfilment\n, • Liaise with the replenishment team and occasionally with suppliers\n, • Coordinate shipments to customers – liaise with the warehouse / carriers if necessary\n, • Check daily reports and act accordingly\n, • Additional administrative tasks upon request from the Local Operations Manager\n\n \n Qualifications and experience: \n\n • This position requires experience of 3+ years in a commercial or customer service environment (ideally B-to-B)\n, • You have a technical aptitude and any experience in a technical environment (construction would be an advantage)\n, • You have excellent administrative skills and are attentive to details\n, • Knowledge of International business would be an advantage\n, • You are at ease with phone communication for order clarification\n, • You have an excellent command of English. Other language skills are also advantageous\n, • SAP experience is an advantage\n, • You have strong verbal and written communication skills, and you are a good team player\n, • You are a fast learner, a dynamic and agile multi-tasker and enjoy the challenges of a busy office environment\n, • You have a good knowledge and experience with IT tools\n\n \n Reporting line and location: \n This is an office-based role located either in Tipton, West Midlands or Epworth, North Lincolnshire, and reporting to the Local Operations Manager. \n \n Our offer: \n \n Stable company: for over three decades, our company has stood the test of time, weathering economic shifts, technological revolutions, and industry changes. We are not just stable; we are a ship that has sailed through storms and emerged stronger. Be part of a team that values tradition, experience, and unwavering commitment. \n \n Package: we offer competitive compensation that recognizes your expertise and dedication. \n \n Great place to work: we are not just a big company; we are a close-knit community that spans continents. As you contribute to impactful projects, you will experience the best of both worlds: the resources and reach of a multinational structure combined with the warmth and support of a tight-knit family. Grow your career with us, collaborate across borders, and enjoy the advantages of a truly inclusive and nurturing environment. Apply now and become part of our extraordinary journey!

Job Title: Pride in Place (PIP) Programme Officer \n Grade/Salary: Band F, SCP 26-31 (£37,280 - £41,771 per annum) \n Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent \n Working Pattern: 37 Hours, Monday - Friday \n Location: Sandwell Council House, Freeth St Oldbury B69 3DE \n Closing Date: 13/09/2026 \n \n \n \n Sandwell Council’s Place Division is seeking a detail-oriented Programme Officer to join its Regeneration & Growth, Regeneration team on a full-time, permanent basis, to be based from its Oldbury office. The organisation works to a hybrid working model of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home. \n \n The role will support the delivery of an ambitious neighbourhood regeneration programme. Working closely with the Regeneration Programme Manager, you'll play a key role in coordinating projects, supporting governance arrangements, managing programme information, and helping to deliver meaningful community engagement activities. \n \n This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll provide secretariat support to the Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board, organise events and workshops, maintain communication materials and online content, monitor project delivery and grant funding, and help ensure robust programme governance and compliance. You'll work with a wide range of stakeholders including residents, councillors, community groups, partners, and government bodies. \n \n We're seeking someone with excellent organisational and communication skills, strong attention to detail, and experience of providing formal Board secretariate support, managing information, reporting, and stakeholder relationships. You'll be confident using digital systems and spreadsheets, capable of handling multiple priorities, and committed to delivering high-quality outcomes that make a real difference to local communities. \n \n This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the long-term transformation of neighbourhoods and help shape a programme that will create lasting benefits for residents over the next decade. \n \n \n \n What you'll bring \n\n • Strong project or programme support experience\n, • Excellent administration, organisation and time management skills\n, • Experience of coordinating Board meetings, events and stakeholder engagement\n, • Ability to monitor budgets, grants, risks and project performance\n, • Strong written and verbal communication skills\n, • Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and community-focused working.\n\n \n \n \n Why Sandwell Council? \n At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. \n To find out more, please visit our careers page: We Are Sandwell – We Are Sandwell \n \n \n \n How to apply \n To be considered for this role, please submit a CV and supporting statement to imran_butt@sandwell.gov.uk \n \n Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours \n \n \n \n We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. \n If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. \n We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. \n We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. \n If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at EDI_Team@sandwell.gov.uk. \n If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV. \n If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact imran_butt@sandwell.gov.uk \n

Job Title: Sandwell Plan Project Manager \n Grade/Salary: Band H, SCP 38-43 (£49,282 - £54,495 per annum) \n Contract Type: Full-time, Fixed-term (30 months with a possible further 6-month extension) \n Working Pattern: 37 Hours, Monday - Friday \n Location: Sandwell Council House, Freeth St Oldbury B69 3DE \n Closing Date: 20/09/2026 \n \n \n \n Sandwell Council’s Place Division is seeking a detail-oriented Sandwell Plan Project Manager to join its Regeneration and Growth team on a full-time, fixed-term basis for 30 months with a possible further 6-month extension, to be based from its Oldbury office. The organisation works to a hybrid working model of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home. \n \n \n We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of the Sandwell Plan, taking overall responsibility for project management, governance, and successful implementation. You will drive progress against key milestones, proactively manage risks and challenges, oversee project budgets and resources, and provide regular reporting to senior stakeholders. The role requires strong partnership-building skills, with the ability to engage and influence colleagues, elected members, and external stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of this high-profile strategic programme. \n \n \n About the role \n The role will lead and coordinate the delivery of the Sandwell Plan, a high-profile programme that will help shape the future growth and development of the borough. \n \n Working closely with the Planning Policy Team, you will oversee the Plan's delivery, ensuring key milestones, budgets, resources and risks are effectively managed. You will commission and manage specialist consultants, coordinate the evidence base required to support the Plan, and ensure compliance with statutory and governance requirements. \n \n The role involves working with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior Council leaders, Cabinet Members, government departments, the West Midlands Combined Authority, neighbouring authorities and other strategic partners. You will provide regular progress updates, prepare reports for decision-making, and support consultation and engagement activities throughout the Plan's development. \n \n This is a unique opportunity to play a leading role in delivering one of the Council's most important strategic priorities, requiring strong project management skills, political awareness and the ability to drive complex programmes through to successful completion. \n \n \n About you \n\n • Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute is preferred.\n, • Relevant proven experience of managing the delivery of projects.\n, • Experience of managing budgets.\n, • Experience of working with Members.\n, • Knowledge of the planning system as it relates to the adoption of planning policy.\n\n \n \n Why Sandwell Council? \n At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. \n To find out more, please visit our careers page: We Are Sandwell – We Are Sandwell \n \n \n \n How to apply \n To be considered for this role, please submit a CV and supporting statement to imran_butt@sandwell.gov.uk \n \n Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours \n \n \n We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. \n If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. \n We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. \n We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. \n If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at EDI_Team@sandwell.gov.uk. \n If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV. \n If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact imran_butt@sandwell.gov.uk \n

Quantity Surveyor \n 📍 Oldbury \n 💼 Full-Time | Permanent \n 💰 £60,000 + Car Allowance (£4.5k) \n \n We are currently recruiting on behalf of an established and growing building contractor delivering construction, refurbishment, and maintenance projects across the public sector. With a strong pipeline of work secured with local authorities and council clients, our client is looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. \n This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, well-regarded contractor with long-term repeat business and a strong reputation for quality and compliance. \n The Role \n As Quantity Surveyor, you will take full commercial responsibility for project work across social housing from initial pricing through to final account. Working closely with the Commercial Manager, Divisional Manager, site teams, subcontractors, and client representatives, you will ensure projects are delivered profitably, on time, and in line with contractual requirements. \n \n Key Responsibilities: \n \n\n • Preparing initial quotations and estimates prior to works commencing\n, • Preparing detailed and accurate cost estimates and quotations based on project drawings, specifications, scopes of work, labour requirements, materials, plant, subcontractor costs, and associated preliminaries. Reviewing project requirements to ensure all potential costs, risks, and commercial considerations are identified before works commence.\n, • Obtaining specialist quotations and carrying out site surveys\n, • Liaising with specialist subcontractors, suppliers, and manufacturers to obtain competitive and technically compliant quotations. Carrying out site surveys to assess existing conditions, identify potential constraints, verify project requirements, and ensure that estimates accurately reflect the works required.\n, • Submitting and negotiating quotations with clients\n, • Preparing and submitting professional, commercially viable quotations to clients, clearly outlining scope, costs, exclusions, assumptions, and programme considerations. Negotiating pricing and commercial terms with clients to secure works while protecting project margins and ensuring the company's commercial position is maintained.\n, • Securing approvals and purchase orders to release schemes\n, • Working closely with clients and internal teams to obtain formal quotation approvals, purchase orders, contracts, and other necessary authorisations prior to commencement. Ensuring all commercial documentation is in place and projects are formally released in accordance with company procedures.\n, • Full cost control of projects from approval through to completion\n, • Taking full commercial responsibility for projects from initial approval through to completion. Monitoring project expenditure against budgets, reviewing committed and actual costs, identifying potential overspends, and implementing appropriate cost-control measures to maximise project profitability.\n, • Managing variations and omissions throughout each scheme\n, • Identifying, pricing, documenting, and negotiating variations, additional works, and omissions throughout the project lifecycle. Ensuring changes to the original scope are properly recorded, valued, approved, and incorporated into project forecasts and final accounts.\n, • Signing off wages, subcontractor invoices, and material purchases\n, • Reviewing and authorising labour costs, wages, subcontractor applications and invoices, purchase orders, and material costs to ensure they are accurate, properly supported, and aligned with agreed rates and project budgets. Challenging discrepancies and unnecessary expenditure where appropriate.\n, • Submitting interim applications and managing the invoicing process\n, • Preparing and submitting accurate interim applications for payment in line with contractual requirements and agreed valuation periods. Monitoring applications through to certification and payment, working with finance teams to resolve invoicing issues and minimise outstanding debt.\n, • Preparing and agreeing final accounts\n, • Preparing comprehensive final accounts at project completion, incorporating all agreed variations, omissions, contra-charges, retention, and outstanding commercial matters. Negotiating and agreeing final account values with clients and subcontractors to ensure all project costs and revenue are fully captured.\n, • Producing profit forecasts and attending weekly WIP meetings\n, • Maintaining accurate project forecasts and regularly reviewing anticipated costs, revenue, margins, and profitability. Preparing updated profit forecasts and providing clear commercial reporting at weekly Work in Progress (WIP) meetings, highlighting risks, opportunities, variations, and potential impacts on project performance.\n, • Managing client and subcontractor queries\n, • Acting as a key commercial point of contact for clients, subcontractors, and suppliers, responding to commercial and contractual queries promptly and professionally. Resolving issues through effective communication, negotiation, and collaboration while maintaining positive working relationships.\n, • Supporting the Commercial Manager to maximise profitability\n, • Working closely with the Commercial Manager and wider project team to identify opportunities to improve project margins and overall profitability. Supporting commercial strategy, cost-saving initiatives, procurement decisions, risk management, value engineering, and effective change control throughout the project lifecycle.\n\n \n About You \n \n\n • Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within social housing\n, • Demonstrable experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within the social housing sector, with a strong understanding of the commercial and operational requirements associated with planned, reactive, and refurbishment works. Experienced in managing projects from initial pricing and approval through to final account and completion.\n, • Experience working with National Schedule of Rates (NSoR)\n, • Strong working knowledge of National Schedule of Rates and their application across social housing maintenance and refurbishment programmes. Able to accurately interpret rates, measure works, price variations, assess applications, and ensure valuations are commercially accurate and compliant with contractual requirements.\n, • Strong background delivering works for councils and local authorities\n, • Experience working on contracts and programmes for local authorities, councils, housing associations, or other public-sector clients. Understanding of the additional commercial, contractual, reporting, compliance, and governance requirements associated with delivering works within the public sector.\n, • Broad experience across multiple workstreams\n, • Experience managing the commercial aspects of a wide range of social housing works, including void properties, internal repairs, roofing, external works, M&E, plumbing, gas, refurbishment, and specialist works. Able to adapt commercial and procurement approaches depending on the complexity, value, and nature of each scheme.\n, • Ability to measure and scale drawings\n, • Competent in reading, interpreting, measuring, and scaling construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and technical information. Able to use drawings and site information to accurately quantify works, prepare estimates, assess variations, and validate subcontractor and client valuations.\n, • Good knowledge of JCT and other standard forms of contract\n, • Sound understanding of JCT contracts and other commonly used standard forms of construction contract. Able to interpret contractual obligations, payment provisions, variations, extensions of time, loss and expense, notices, and final account requirements, applying this knowledge effectively throughout the project lifecycle.\n, • Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills\n, • Highly commercially aware, with the ability to identify financial risks and opportunities and make informed decisions to protect and improve project margins. Confident negotiating with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and stakeholders to achieve commercially favourable outcomes while maintaining strong professional relationships.\n, • Ability to manage multiple live schemes simultaneously\n, • Experienced in managing a varied workload of concurrent projects and programmes, prioritising tasks effectively and maintaining accurate commercial records across multiple live schemes. Able to work to tight deadlines while ensuring valuations, variations, forecasts, applications, and final accounts are completed accurately and on time.\n, • Relevant Quantity Surveying or Construction qualification\n, • Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline is preferred. However, significant practical experience within the social housing or construction sector will be considered in place of formal qualifications, particularly where the candidate can demonstrate strong commercial knowledge and proven project delivery experience.\n\n \n What’s On Offer: \n \n\n • £60,000 salary\n, • Car Allowance £4.5k\n, • Permanent, long-term opportunity\n, • Stable public sector workload\n, • Supportive and collaborative working environment\n, • Genuine progression opportunities\n\n \n If you are a commercially driven Quantity Surveyor looking for a secure role with a strong pipeline of local authority work, we would like to hear from you. \n \n Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.

Job Title: Insurance and Risk Lead \n Grade/Salary: Band I, SCP 44-47 (£55,609- £59,025 per annum) \n Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time \n Hours: 37 Working Hours per week – flexible working \n Location: Sandwell Council House, Freeth St Oldbury B69 3DE \n Hybrid working (you will be expected to work at least three days a week from a council building) \n \n \n The insurance team provides the insurance service for the Council, Sandwell Children’s Trust, Kore Sandwell and the West Midlands Fire Service, including the procurement of insurance, a full claims handling service and the management of the Council’s risk management processes. \n \n This role provides an ideal opportunity for someone seeking to advance their career in a team that with a strong customer focus including dealing the procurement of insurance cover for the many activities that the Council undertakes, alongside dealing with a wide range of insurance claims and all while delivering an effective and efficient service. \n \n \n Brief Job Summary: \n We will be seeking your help in the planning, preparation and delivery of the Council’s insurance programme, including writing specifications and carrying out tender exercises and annual renewals for external insurance provision. \n \n You will also oversee the handling of all claims including civil claims made against the Council and all other claims related activity including, handling sensitive and complex investigations within agreed timescales, claims handling/negotiation and litigated claims matters, the signing of legal documentation/court documents and the management and monitoring of third-party claims costs negotiations across all areas of the business and client base. \n \n You will play a key role in helping maintain the Council’s strategic risk register and ensuring that risk management processes are embedded across the Council. \n \n To be confident in discussing with senior management the progress and management of claims made against the Council and the progress of the insurance programme. \n \n Also to take responsibility in forming an opinion and reporting both verbally and in a written professional format to senior management and members on control issues and risk mitigation strategies. \n \n \n We would be looking for you to already have the following essential requirements: \n\n • Professional risk or insurance qualification (such as the Associate of Chartered Insurance Institute or Dip CII)\n, • Substantial previous experience in a management position with significant experience of public liability insurance claims at a senior level and tender and renewal of large insurance programmes for property, motor and casualty cover.\n, • Full knowledge and understanding of insurance policies, conditions, endorsements etc.\n\n \n \n Why join Sandwell Council? \n \n At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. You will be joining a values-led organisation that is committed to improving outcomes for local people, supporting staff development and working as one team across services and partners. \n \n To find out more, please visit our careers page: We Are Sandwell – We Are Sandwell \n We were also awarded the most improved council at the recent Local Government Chronicle awards. \n \n \n How to apply \n If you are interested in the role, please submit a CV and a supporting statement setting out your main motivation for applying for the post to narinder_phagura@sandwell.gov.uk before 28 August 2026. \n \n Interviews are planned to be held week commencing 14 September 2026. \n \n To help support the recruitment a psychometric test of personality traits will also form part of the application process. \n \n We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to submit your CV as soon as possible. \n \n \n If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. \n If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV. \n If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact narinder_phagura@sandwell.gov.uk \n Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours \n https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/WeAreSandwell/council/story \n #WeAreSandwell

Job Title: Technology Enabled Care (TEC) Programme Manager \n Grade/Salary: Band I, SCP 44-47 (£55,609 - £59,025 per annum) \n Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time \n Working Pattern: Monday – Friday, 37 hours \n Location: Sandwell Council House, Freeth St Oldbury B69 3DE \n Closing Date: 06/09/2026 \n \n \n \n Sandwell Council’s (Division) is seeking a strategic and experienced TEC Programme Manager to join its team on a permanent, full-time basis based from its Oldbury office. The organisation is operating to a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home. \n \n The opportunity \n Technology Enabled Care is central to Sandwell’s ambition to help residents live independently, safely and well for longer. We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to provide strategic system leadership while ensuring that TEC services are translated into clear, safe, sustainable and high-quality operational delivery. \n This is a visible and influential role across Adult Social Care and the wider Sandwell Place. You will act as Sandwell’s professional lead for TEC and digital care technologies, advising senior leaders and shaping the future direction of the programme. You will bring together strategy, programme delivery, operational management, service transformation and partnership working, with a clear focus on prevention, personalisation, digital inclusion and improved outcomes for residents. \n \n \n About the role \n Reporting to the BCF Programme Lead, you will lead the strategic development and operational delivery of TEC across Sandwell. You will align the programme with relevant national agendas, Council and Integrated Care System digital strategies, emerging evidence and local Better Care Fund priorities. \n \n \n In this role you will: \n -lead the strategic development and delivery of Technology Enabled Care across Sandwell Place; \n -develop and implement Sandwell’s TEC action plan, ensuring that agreed priorities are converted into coordinated, measurable and sustainable delivery; \n -provide professional leadership and expert advice on TEC, digital care technologies and innovation; \n -oversee end-to-end TEC pathways, digital equipment solutions and proactive monitoring models; \n -manage service performance, quality assurance, safeguarding, governance, risk and continuous improvement; \n -lead and support TEC operational staff, digital care coordinators and project officers, ensuring effective supervision, appraisal and workforce development; \n -champion co-production and digital inclusion so services are accessible, personalised, practical and trusted; \n -work with Council services, the NHS, primary and community care, housing, VCSE organisations, providers and suppliers to strengthen integrated pathways; \n -position TEC within prevention, early intervention, reablement, discharge to assess and community support; \n -lead service redesign and organisational readiness for digital change, including workforce capability, new workflows and modern TEC platforms; \n -use performance information, evidence, evaluation and user experience to improve delivery and demonstrate impact; \n -prepare reports, business cases, Cabinet briefings, dashboards and assurance updates for senior boards and partnership forums; \n -manage TEC budgets, forecasting, procurement, contracts and funding opportunities, ensuring value for money and sustainability; and \n -represent Sandwell at local, regional and national forums, identifying emerging opportunities and risks in digital care technology. \n \n \n About you \n You will be a credible and collaborative programme leader who can turn strategic ambition into well-governed delivery. You will understand that successful TEC transformation depends on people, pathways, evidence and trust as much as it depends on technology. \n \n You will be able to demonstrate: \n -significant leadership experience within Technology Enabled Care, digital transformation, Adult Social Care, health or a closely related environment; \n -experience of leading complex programmes or service transformation from design through implementation, embedding and evaluation; \n -experience of managing operational services, including people, budgets, contracts, risks, performance and quality; \n -a strong understanding of how technology can support prevention, independence, reablement, hospital discharge and community-based care; \n -knowledge of proactive, preventative and reactive TEC models, digital inclusion and the safe use of digital care technologies; \n -strong partnership-working skills and experience of influencing senior stakeholders across organisational boundaries; \n -experience of co-production and engagement with people who draw on services, carers and frontline staff; \n -confidence in using data, evidence, evaluation and user insight to improve outcomes and demonstrate value for money; \n -excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of reports and business cases for senior audiences; and \n -a commitment to equality, safeguarding, accountability and Sandwell’s One Team values and behaviours. \n Knowledge of local government finance, commissioning, interoperability, digital care records, sensor technologies or AI-enabled monitoring would be valuable. You should be able to travel across Sandwell and the wider West Midlands when required. \n \n \n Why join Sandwell Council? \n Our work has a direct impact on people’s lives. This role offers the opportunity to shape a major area of Adult Social Care transformation, strengthen integrated working with health and community partners, and build a coherent TEC offer that supports independence and better outcomes across the borough. \n \n You will join a values-led organisation with a strong focus on inclusion, development, accountability and working as One Team. The role offers flexible and hybrid working in line with service requirements. \n \n \n How to apply \n To be considered for this role, please submit a CV and supporting statement to imran_butt@sandwell.gov.uk by 6 September 2026. Your supporting statement should explain how your experience meets the requirements set out in the job description and personnel specification. \n \n \n \n Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours \n We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. \n If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. \n We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. \n We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. \n If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at EDI_Team@sandwell.gov.uk. \n If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV. \n If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact imran_butt@sandwell.gov.uk

Service Engineer ( CNC Machinery )Cradley Heath, Birmingham£35,000 to £45,000 + Monthly International Travel + Door2Door Pay + Company Car + Fuel Card + Company Parking + PensionAre you a Service Engineer or similar looking to build a long-term career within an established machinery and manufacturing company who supply into industrial and manufacturing sectors across Europe and America?Do you want to join a machinery company who provides high-quality equipment into the spring machinery and metal manufacturing industries, offering hands-on training and shadowing senior engineers, providing long-term career progression into management roles?On offer, is the opportunity for a Service Engineer or similar to join a successful engineering company who supply and maintain high-quality machinery across a variety of industrial sectors. With a strong focus on growth, the company is looking to add a new Service Engineer or similar to their team to boost their long-term expansion throughout Europe and America.In this role, the successful Service Engineer will be responsible for a split of office and site-based tasks, including maintenance of machines, assisting the technical manager, supporting manufacturing and production workflows, supporting customers, and assisting with sales during office time. The successful candidate will work with a roughly 55/45 split between office and site, never being left alone on site, always being accompanied by two senior engineers on site for service engineering, whilst also offering training and shadowing. The successful candidate will be required to take part in international travel with all expenses paid for, travelling abroad multiple times a month to help support works in European countries such as Spain, Germany, and Italy.The ideal Service Engineer or similar will possess an engineering degree and some form of work experience, having eagerness to learn and develop their career. Manufacturing or Servicing experience is ideal, but not necessary.The Role:Service Engineer on CNC MachineryOccasional International TravelManufacturing and Production WorkflowsThe Person:Degree in EngineeringEngineering Work ExperienceManufacturing and Servicing Experience (Ideal but not necessary)Reference: BBBH26589Keywords: Service Engineer, Trainee Service Engineer, Spring Machinery, Metal Manufacturing, Machinery and Manufacturing, Machine Maintenance, Technical Manager Support, Manufacturing Support, Production Workflows, Customer Support, Sales Assistance, Office and Site-Based, Senior Engineer Shadowing, Hands-on Mentoring, International Travel, Europe, Americas, Spain, Germany, Italy, All Expenses Paid, Engineering Degree, Manufacturing Experience, Servicing Experience, Career ProgressionIf 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 renumeration 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.TPBN1_UKTJ

Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off Days & nightsLocation: WorcesterSalary: Competitive BenefitsA leading manufacturing business is looking to recruit a Maintenance Technician to join its engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for a multi-skilled engineer to work within a fast-paced production environment, supporting the maintenance and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment and site facilities.Reporting to the Maintenance Coordinator and Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring production lines, utilities, and site equipment operate safely and efficiently. You will respond to breakdowns, carry out planned preventative maintenance, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the site.Key Responsibilities Carry out planned preventative maintenance in line with maintenance schedules.Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults to minimise downtime.Perform fault finding on pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated systems.Support production teams with engineering-related issues.Complete maintenance documentation and handover reports accurately.Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.Identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and performance.Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with company procedures.Assist with contractor management and permit-to-work activities when required.About You To be successful in this role, you will have previous engineering or maintenance experience gained within a manufacturing or production environment. You will be a proactive problem-solver with strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.Essential Requirements NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, ONC, or equivalent qualification in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering.Previous maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment.Experience repairing electrical breakdowns and fault finding on hydraulic and pneumatic systems.Strong communication and problem-solving skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.Desirable Skills Knowledge of PLCs, ideally Siemens.Experience modifying control panels and reading wiring diagrams.Understanding of automation systems and frequency inverters.Welding, fabrication, or machining skills.Knowledge of industrial refrigeration systems.What's on Offer? Stable role within a well-established manufacturing business.Opportunity to develop technical skills and progress your career.Supportive engineering team environment.Ongoing training and development opportunities.Competitive salary and benefits package.For a confidential discussion and further information, please get in touch.01296737349INDMIDTPBN1_UKTJ

A well-established, multi-disciplinary construction consultancy are looking for an ambitious Project Manager to join their team in Bromley. The Project Managers Role The successful Project Manager will join a collaborative and well-established team, working across a varied portfolio of projects with a strong focus on delivering schemes that have a genuine impact within local communities. The consultancy works across a number of sectors, including residential, education, healthcare and civic/community, with a particularly strong track record working alongside local authorities, housing associations and residential developers. As Project Manager, you'll have the opportunity to manage smaller projects independently, taking responsibility across the full project lifecycle, while also supporting Senior Project Managers and the wider team on larger and more complex schemes. Residential experience is particularly beneficial, although the role offers the opportunity to gain exposure across a range of sectors and project types. You'll be joining a genuinely collaborative team where everyone plays an important role, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with colleagues while still having the autonomy to take ownership of their own projects. This role would suit a Project Manager who is confident working directly with clients, is commercially aware and hardworking, and is looking for a long-term opportunity within a supportive consultancy where they can continue to develop. The Project Managers Requirements Degree qualified in a relevant construction / property discipline Previous Project Management experience within a consultancy environment Residential experience is highly beneficial Able to manage smaller projects independently Comfortable supporting on larger and more complex schemes Confident in client-facing environments Strong communication and relationship-building skills Hard-working, organised and commercially aware Strong team player with a collaborative approachWhat's on offer? £55,000 - £65,000 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays Hybrid working structure Supportive and collaborative working environment Strong opportunities for career progression Professional development and training Regular social events Professional membership support Structured APC support Bonus scheme If you're a Project Manager and feel this role sounds of interest, please contact Olivia Gregson at Ernest and Florent for a confidential conversation. (phone number removed) Project Manager | Project Management | Construction Project Manager | Consultancy| MRICS | RICS | MAPM | Bromley