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At DWF, were transforming how we deliver financial insight across our global business. We are now looking for a Group MI Manager to lead the development of a robust, scalable and high-quality management information (MI) capability that supports data-driven decision-making at the most senior levels. \n This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in our Finance transformation journey, driving aut... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

PR & Influencer Manager (FTC) - Fashion Brand \n Manchester \n\n • Bonus & Share Scheme + company pension\n, • Private Medical Cover & Life Assurance\n, • Onsite gym & free fitness classes\n, • Discount across site-wide\n, • Learning development\n, • On-site restaurant\n\n & much more! \n Overview: \n We are partnered with a well-established and high-profile UK retail group who is undergoing an exciting period of transformation, with a renewed fo... \n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

\n \n\n\n Project Manager Business Transformation \n Didsbury, Manchester \n £49,826 rising to £52,448 (At 2 years, subject to satisfactory performance) \n \n Youll be supporting delivery of the Great Places Corporate Plan through the effective management of IT and business-led change projects. \n \n What youll be doing \n \n \n • Working with the leadership team to plan and undertake both IT and cross-cutting business projects to contribu...\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

Paid Media Manager \n Salary up to £45k + bonus \n Manchester City Centre – 3 days in office \n Forward Role are excited to be exclusively partnering with a tech-lead, international Travel giant, as they undergo a highly exciting time of growth and digital transformation! This an incredibly exciting opportunity for a Senior PPC expert to come in and really make their stamp in a world-class, high performing ... \n \n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

\n JOB DESCRIPTION\n \n About the role\n \n We have an exciting opportunity for a Technology Delivery Manager to join our Business Change & IT Team at a pivotal point in our digital transformation journey. \n \n \n As a Technology Delivery Manager, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of a diverse portfolio of small change enhancements, improvements and non-standard requests that support both operational ef...\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with a market-leading B2B services provider to recruit a Head of Credit on an initial interim basis with a view to permanent employment. This is a key leadership opportunity within a business undergoing significant transformation, offering the chance to make a genuine impact across people, processes and operational performance. \n You will take ownership of a large and established credit function, leading a team through a period of change and preparing the department for a major ERP implementation. \n This role requires an experienced credit leader who can combine strong operational expertise with exceptional people leadership. You will be responsible for creating stability, improving processes, developing the team and driving a more effective Order-to-Cash environment. \n This is not a traditional Credit Control role. The successful candidate will be a visible and influential leader who can balance strategic improvement with operational delivery, whilst building strong relationships across Finance, Operations and the wider business. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Leading and developing a credit function through a team of team leaders.\n, • Creating a positive, high-performance culture and developing existing leadership capability.\n, • Reviewing and improving end-to-end Order-to-Cash processes.\n, • Taking ownership of credit control, customer disputes, credit risk, account creation and legal recovery activities.\n, • Driving improvements in cash collection, dispute resolution and operational efficiency.\n, • Working closely with operational stakeholders to understand and resolve root causes of customer disputes.\n, • Supporting a major ERP implementation and ensuring the Credit function is prepared for data migration and system change.\n, • Identifying quick wins and implementing sustainable process improvements.\n, • Providing clear leadership, structure and direction during a period of transformation.\n, • Taking a hands-on approach where required to support key operational activities.\n\n We are looking for an experienced credit professional who has successfully led large teams and delivered change within complex environments. \n You will ideally have: \n\n • Significant experience leading a Credit, Order-to-Cash or Shared Services function.\n, • Proven experience managing managers and large operational teams.\n, • A track record of improving processes, controls and team performance.\n, • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across Finance and Operations.\n, • Experience working through transformation, change or system implementation programmes.\n, • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.\n, • Exposure to ERP implementations would be advantageous.\n, • A calm, collaborative and engaging leadership style.\n\n Experience within legal recoveries, insurance processes, high-volume transactional environments or complex B2B organisations would be beneficial. \n What's on offer: \n\n • Hybrid working - 3 days per week in office\n, • Free onsite parking\n, • Opportunity to lead a significant transformation programme\n, • Genuine autonomy to shape and improve a large Credit function\n, • The opportunity to make a visible impact within a growing and evolving organisation\n\n This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Head of Credit, Credit Director, Senior Credit Manager or Order-to-Cash leader who is looking for a role where they can influence change, develop people and deliver meaningful operational improvements. \n Applications from individuals available immediately or short notice will only be considered. This is a hybrid role with 3 days in office so candidates must be Northwest based. \n \n \n \n \n Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

Accounts Payable Transformation Manager/ Process Improvement and Optimisation/ Process Mapping/ Hybrid Working/NetSuite/ 6 Month Contract / Annual Bonus / Industry Discounts/ Health and Wellbeing Benefits \n \n Forge Talent are supporting a fast-growing, global ecommerce business with a newly created opportunity for an Accounts Payable Transformation Manager. \n \n This is a business-critical role that will tak... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

Your new companyOur client is a high-growth, private equity-backed professional services business with an exceptional reputation for supporting ambitious entrepreneurial and scale-up organisations. Following continued expansion and significant investment in its advisory offering, the business is seeking to appoint a Senior Manager to join its newly created CFO Advisory Practice.This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-growing and highly respected firm, working alongside experienced advisors and supporting a portfolio of dynamic businesses through key stages of growth, transformation and value creation.Your new roleAs a Senior Manager within the CFO Advisory Practice, you will take on a highly commercial and client-facing position, partnering directly with founders, CEOs, CFOs and senior leadership teams across a diverse portfolio of high-growth businesses.Acting as a trusted advisor, you will support clients in navigating the challenges and opportunities that accompany rapid expansion, helping them improve financial performance, strengthen decision-making processes and implement strategies that drive sustainable growth. The role offers extensive exposure to entrepreneurial environments and will see you working across a range of strategic initiatives, from business transformation and performance improvement projects through to growth planning and stakeholder engagement.This is an opportunity to move beyond traditional finance roles and build a career in advisory, whilst maintaining close involvement with the commercial and operational challenges faced by ambitious businesses.What you'll need to succeedWe're keen to speak with qualified accountants who began their careers within a Big Four or leading professional services environment before making a successful transition into industry.You will possess strong commercial awareness, excellent stakeholder management skills and the credibility to engage with senior business leaders. Experience working within fast-paced, high-growth or entrepreneurial organisations would be particularly advantageous, alongside a genuine interest in advisory work and helping businesses achieve their strategic objectives.Most importantly, you will be a relationship-driven individual who enjoys solving complex business challenges and partnering with ambitious leadership teams.What you'll get in returnIn return, you'll join a collaborative and high-performing business that offers genuine long-term career progression within a growing advisory practice. You'll work alongside talented professionals, gain exposure to a wide range of exciting businesses and have the opportunity to shape the future direction of a strategically important service line.The business offers a highly competitive salary of up to £90,000 together with a performance-related bonus scheme and an excellent overall benefits package.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this opportunity, please apply online or contact Remy Caplan at Hays Senior Finance 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 role, your information will be submitted to Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Head of Knowledge Management \n £65,000 to £85,000 basic salary per annum plus an excellent benefits package including bonus, pension, 25 days holiday (can buy up to 10 additional days), two wellness days, healthcare, life insurance, income protection, hybrid working (two days on site), and more. \n Our client, a leading UK law firm ranked as one of the best companies to work for in the country, is seeking a Head of Knowledge Management to establish and develop a modern Knowledge Management function across the firm. \n This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a firm-wide Knowledge Management transformation, moving the business from fragmented knowledge practices towards a consistent, technology-enabled approach. The Head of Knowledge Management will lead the Knowledge Management strategy from discovery through to implementation and adoption, covering legal know-how, precedents, templates, governance, search and knowledge sharing. \n Working closely with Partners, Practice Groups, Knowledge Lawyers, IT, Data, AI and Innovation teams, the Head of Knowledge Management will help shape how knowledge is captured, maintained, found and reused across the firm. \n Essential skills: \n\n • Strong Knowledge Management experience within a law firm or professional services environment\n, • Experience delivering Knowledge Management projects or transformation\n, • Good understanding of legal knowledge, precedents and know-how\n, • Experience working with knowledge systems, document management and/or enterprise search\n, • Strong stakeholder management and change management skills\n\n Experience with iManage / Insight+, Knowledge Lawyers / PSLs, metadata, governance, Legal Tech or AI would be advantageous but is not essential. \n This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Knowledge Manager, Senior Knowledge Manager, Head of Knowledge, Knowledge Lawyer or PSL who wants to take ownership of a strategic Knowledge Management function and help build it from the ground up. \n If you are interested, please click the “apply now” button. \n Add me on LinkedIn to stay up to date with new opportunities - search “Ollie Cottrill” and you’ll easily find me. \n Coaction Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

About the Business \n We are a growing business technology solutions provider and Sage strategic partner, helping SMEs across the UK improve operational performance through cloud software, ERP, finance systems, managed IT services, and digital transformation solutions. \n Working with leading technology vendors including Sage and other complementary business software providers, we deliver consultancy-led solutions that help organisations streamline processes, improve reporting, and scale effectively. \n As part of our continued growth strategy, we are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Marketing Manager to lead and execute integrated B2B marketing activity that drives brand awareness, lead generation, and revenue growth. \n This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on marketer who enjoys working in a fast-paced technology environment, managing a small team and can combine strategic thinking with practical delivery. \n \n Role Overview \n We are seeking an experienced B2B Marketing Manager to develop and deliver a high-impact marketing strategy across our portfolio of Sage and wider business technology solutions. \n The successful candidate will take ownership of the full marketing mix, creating and executing integrated campaigns across digital and offline channels to generate qualified leads and support pipeline growth working with the wider central Marketing team. \n You will work closely with sales, vendor partners, and senior leadership to align marketing activity with commercial objectives and customer acquisition goals. The role requires a proactive and data-driven marketer with strong experience in technology, SaaS, ERP, IT services, or professional services marketing. \n Experience using CRM and marketing automation platforms — ideally Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar enterprise systems — is desirable. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • \n Develop and execute the company’s B2B marketing strategy aligned to business growth objectives \n • \n Plan and deliver integrated marketing campaigns across email, digital advertising, social media, webinars, events, PR, and thought leadership \n • \n Drive inbound lead generation and nurture campaigns to support sales pipeline growth and customer acquisition \n • \n Work closely with sales and business development teams to align marketing activity with revenue targets and conversion objectives \n • \n Manage and optimise CRM-driven marketing campaigns and customer journeys using data-led insights \n • \n Monitor campaign performance, analyse KPIs and ROI, and provide regular reporting to senior leadership \n • \n Collaborate with Sage and other strategic technology vendors on joint marketing initiatives and partner campaigns \n • \n Support website development, SEO, paid search activity, and digital performance optimisation working with the wider Central Marketing Team \n • \n Develop customer case studies, technical content, sales collateral, and thought leadership materials \n • \n Stay informed on market trends, competitor activity, and developments within the business technology and digital transformation sector \n\n \n Skills & Experience \n Essential \n\n • \n Minimum 5 years’ experience in a B2B marketing management role \n • \n Proven success delivering measurable lead generation campaigns within technology, SaaS, ERP, IT services, or professional services sectors \n • \n Appreciation of digital marketing expertise across email, social media, SEO, PPC, content marketing, and marketing automation (this is managed by Central Marketing) \n • \n Experience using CRM and campaign management platforms such as Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar \n • \n Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior leadership teams \n • \n Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret campaign data and optimise performance \n • \n Highly organised, proactive, and capable of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment \n • \n Commercially aware with a strong understanding of sales and marketing alignment \n\n Desirable \n\n • \n Experience working with Sage products or within a Sage reseller/channel partner environment \n • \n Understanding of vendor-led and channel marketing programmes \n • \n Experience marketing ERP, finance systems, cloud software, managed IT, or digital transformation solutions \n • \n Experience managing webinars, customer events, and partner-led campaigns \n\n \n What We Offer \n\n • \n Competitive salary of up to £65,000 \n • \n Hybrid and flexible working environment \n • \n Opportunity to shape and lead marketing strategy within a growing technology business \n • \n Career progression opportunities as the company expands \n • \n Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture \n\n \n Please note this is a hybrid role and can be based from our Manchester, Bolton or London office

Location: Manc CCRate: £350 per day - Outside IR35Contract: Interim - Immediate StartHybrid: 2 days per week onsite initially, with flexibility as the assignment progresses \n \n We are recruiting an experienced, hands-on Interim Management Accountant to support a business immediately following an acquisition. \n This is a fantastic assignment for an experienced interim who is comfortable walking into an SME finance environment where processes and reporting need significant improvement. You will take ownership of the finance function, establish what needs fixing, and bring the business up to the reporting and control standards required by its new parent company. The Role\n Working closely with senior finance leadership, you will: \n\n • Take day-to-day ownership of the acquired company's finance function.\n, • Assess the existing accounts, processes, controls and reporting and identify immediate priorities.\n, • Get under the skin of the numbers and resolve historic accounting issues.\n, • Produce accurate management accounts and improve the quality and timeliness of financial reporting.\n, • Support quarterly group reporting requirements.\n, • Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accounts are accurate and supported.\n, • Oversee client banking and cash-related processes.\n, • Manage and support an existing finance team of approximately six.\n, • Introduce stronger controls, processes and month-end disciplines.\n, • Work closely with the wider Group Finance team throughout the integration.\n, • Help prepare the business for migration onto a new group finance system within the next 6-9 months.\nThe Ideal Candidate\n We are looking for someone who: \n\n • Is an experienced Finance Manager / Management Accountant\n, • Has previously inherited a finance function requiring improvement or clean-up.\n, • Is genuinely hands-on and comfortable getting into the detail.\n, • Has strong management accounts and balance sheet experience.\n, • Can identify issues quickly and implement practical solutions.\n, • Has experience managing or overseeing a small finance team.\n, • Is comfortable working within an SME environment where processes may initially be manual.\n, • Experience with Sage and/or VT would be advantageous.\n, • Acquisition, integration or finance transformation experience would be highly beneficial.\n, • Previous professional services or legal-sector experience would be useful but is not essential.\n\n This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced interim to make a tangible impact during a significant period of change. \n Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Senior Finance Manager | Central MCR (3 days in office) | £75,000 – £85,000 + benefits \n Axon Moore are delighted to be partnering with a high profile consumer facing business to recruit a Senior Finance Manager, this is an exceptional client of ours having placed over 4 qualified accountants into this team over the last 2 years. \n Offering the chance to lead a high-performing team, influence the wider finance strategy and transform the way financial reporting is delivered across a complex, multi-business organisation. \n The Role \n Taking responsibility for the delivery of accurate, timely and well governed accounting and reporting across multiple business areas. \n This is a broad and influential role combining people leadership, financial control, month-end reporting, stakeholder management and finance transformation. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead, coach and develop the team, creating a high-performing and inclusive culture\n, • Take ownership of the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting\n, • Oversee divisional P&Ls, balance sheet controls, accruals, provisions and variance analysis\n, • Ensure financial reporting is delivered in accordance with Group Accounting Policy and UK GAAP\n, • Maintain strong financial controls and promote a robust reporting culture\n, • Partner with Commercial Finance, Group Finance, IT and wider business stakeholders\n, • Identify opportunities to simplify, standardise and automate month-end processes\n, • Lead improvements to the Finance Reporting Hub and its delivery model\n, • Ensure agreed service levels are consistently achieved and proactively resolve reporting issues\n, • Provide strong financial leadership and insight to senior stakeholders across the organisation\n, • Develop talent through effective coaching, mentoring and performance management\n\n About You \n We’re looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience and a strong track record of leading finance teams. \n You’ll ideally have: \n\n • Proven experience managing and developing accounting or financial reporting teams.\n, • Strong technical accounting and financial control expertise.\n, • Experience within a complex, multi-entity or multi-business environment.\n, • Excellent knowledge of month-end reporting, P&L and balance sheet accounting.\n, • Strong understanding of UK GAAP and financial reporting controls.\n, • A track record of improving, standardising or automating finance processes.\n, • Strong systems knowledge and an understanding of finance data flows and integrations.\n, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.\n, • The ability to balance robust financial control with commercial requirements.\n, • A genuine passion for developing people and building high-performing teams.\n, • A continuous improvement mindset, with the confidence to challenge existing ways of working.\n\n What’s on Offer? \n\n • £75,000 – £85,000 salary\n, • Manchester City Centre location\n, • Hybrid working – 3 days in the office\n, • Significant exposure to senior finance leadership\n, • Leadership responsibility within a high-performing team\n, • Scope to drive automation, standardisation and process improvement\n, • Excellent career development opportunities\n, • Opportunity to work across a portfolio of well-known brands\n\n The Opportunity \n This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager / Senior Finance Manager / Financial Controller / Business Accounting professional looking to step into a genuinely influential leadership position. \n You’ll be joining an organisation undergoing an exciting period of growth and transformation, with the opportunity to shape how financial reporting operates, develop a talented team and deliver meaningful improvements across the wider Group. \n If you're a qualified accountant with strong leadership experience and a passion for financial control, reporting, transformation and people development, we'd love to hear from you.

Restaurant Manager - NO EVENINGS! \n Salary: Up to £35,000 + Daytimes Only + Work-Life Balance \n Full-Time | No Evenings | 6PM Latest Finish \n Are you a passionate and driven leader looking for your next challenge? This is an incredible opportunity to join a well-established, family-run business that’s not only a respected leader in the UK hospitality industry, but also known for its strong values, people-first culture, and commitment to delivering outstanding guest experiences. \n We’re looking for a Restaurant Manager to take the reins at our clients Restaurant in Stockport. \n Restaurant Manager - Why Apply? \n\n • Join a business where your voice matters and your work makes a real impact\n, • Industry-leading brand – with a strong footprint across the UK and a reputation for quality, service, and innovation\n, • Work-life balance – daytime-only shifts (finish by 6PM!), no split shifts or evenings!\n, • Opportunity to lead a site transformation – put your stamp on a high-potential location with big plans\n, • Beautiful setting\n\n Restaurant Manager - What We’re Looking For: \n\n • A natural leader from a branded, full-service background who understands how to drive standards and deliver results\n, • Experience in financial control, including P&L responsibility, budgeting, and cost management\n, • A track record of coaching and developing large FOH and BOH teams\n, • Confidence working in high-volume environments with a strong focus on guest satisfaction\n, • A proactive, hands-on manager who leads from the front and isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves\n, • A passion for turning underperforming sites around and driving them to become high-performing successes\n, • A calm and confident communicator, capable of managing change and inspiring a team through a period of evolution\n\n Restaurant Manager - The Essentials: \n\n • Previous management experience in a similar hospitality setting (high volume restaurant, branded ideally)\n, • A full UK driving licence (due to site location)\n, • Kitchen experience - confident handling food and stepping in where needed\n\n This role is ideal for someone who loves the buzz and pace of hospitality, but also values a more balanced lifestyle. It’s an opportunity to join a business where you’re not just a number - you're part of a wider family, with support, recognition and room to grow. \n If you’re ready to lead, transform, and thrive – we want to hear from you. \n Apply now and take your next big step in a business that’s going places!

Your new companyA large organisation is undertaking a major finance transformation programme to modernise its financial processes, systems and operating model. As part of this significant change initiative, they are seeking an experienced finance professional to support the design and implementation of a new Project Accounting framework within a complex and evolving environment.Your new roleAs the ERP Finance Process Lead, you will play a key role in shaping the future Project Accounting model, working closely with finance leaders, subject matter experts, programme teams and business change colleagues. You will provide specialist expertise to support ERP design decisions across project accounting processes, including project ledgers, budgeting, forecasting, income recognition, reporting, controls and data requirements.You will translate business requirements into practical finance process and system designs, assess the impact of proposed changes on people, processes and data, and help define readiness, training and adoption requirements. In addition, you will identify risks, resolve design issues, support testing activities and contribute to stakeholder engagement and communications throughout the programme lifecycle.What you'll need to succeedYou will hold a recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) and possess significant experience within project accounting, programme finance, ERP implementation or finance transformation environments.You will demonstrate: \n\n • Strong technical knowledge of project accounting, project ledger management and programme finance processes.\n, • Experience supporting ERP, finance systems or finance transformation programmes.\n, • The ability to translate business requirements into process, data, control and system design solutions.\n, • Experience conducting impact assessments and supporting organisational readiness, training and change activities.\n, • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.\n, • A proactive approach to identifying risks, resolving issues and driving continuous improvement.\n\n What you'll get in return \n\n • Daily rate between £500 - £600 Inside IR35.\n, • Remote working arrangement.\n, • Initial travel to the Manchester office for key workshop and stakeholder meeting.\n, • Opportunity to contribute to a major finance and ERP transformation programme.\n, • Exposure to senior finance and transformation stakeholders across a large, complex organisation.\n, • An initial 3month contract with the potential for extension.\n\n What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, please click "apply" and we will revert to the most relevant applications as soon as possible. \n Consultant Details: Benjamin StantonEmail your CV: \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Meraki Talent is working with a leading and rapidly growing professional services firm to recruit a Senior Manager for its Outsourced Finance function. \n This is a broad, commercially focused role combining outsourced finance, financial reporting, finance transformation and advisory, working closely with CFOs, Finance Directors and senior leadership teams. \n \n The Role: \n\n • Lead the delivery of outsourced finance and accounting services across a portfolio of clients.\n, • Oversee management accounts, statutory accounts and financial reporting.\n, • Provide commercial insight and advice to CFOs and senior finance stakeholders.\n, • Lead projects across finance transformation, systems, processes and financial controls.\n, • Review finance functions and identify opportunities to improve reporting, efficiency, processes and controls.\n, • Manage client relationships and take ownership of projects from scoping through to delivery.\n, • Manage, coach and develop members of the team.\n, • Support business development and the continued growth of the Office.\n\n \n About You: \n You will be ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified, with experience gained within Accountancy Practice, Outsourced Finance, CFO Advisory or a senior Industry finance position. \n You may currently be operating as a: \n Senior Manager | Manager | Financial Controller | Group Financial Controller | Senior Finance Manager \n You should have strong financial reporting and accounting knowledge, alongside the confidence to work directly with senior stakeholders. Experience across finance transformation, systems implementation, process improvement or project delivery would be particularly valuable. \n \n The Opportunity: \n This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to move beyond a traditional accounting role and develop broader exposure across CFO advisory, transformation and strategic finance projects, while joining an established and growing professional services business.

FRENCH SELECTION (FS) \n French speaking Payroll and Operations Administrator \n Location: Manchester \n Office based role \n Salary: between £30,000 and £36,000 per annum depending on experience \n Ref: 5520F \n To apply using our preferred format, please visit French Selection website, go to the vacancies page, search job reference: 5520F \n \n The company: A well-established international manufacturing business undergoing an exciting period of transformation and growth across its European operations \n \n Main duties: This role would initially primarily involve managing UK payroll operations while providing HR coordination and administrative support across the business and its international locations - especially France \n There will be opportunity for the role to evolve into broader responsibilities over time. \n \n The role: \n • Oversee the accurate processing of the monthly UK payroll and related payroll administration. \n • Deliver efficient HR administrative support across employee documentation and HR processes \n • Act as a key point of contact for employee and manager queries relating to HR and payroll matters \n • Coordinate payroll information for smaller international locations \n • Provide ongoing support to the French HR & Payroll team, including payroll cover when necessary \n • Maintain HR records and reporting while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and wider HR projects \n \n The candidate: \n • Previous experience managing UK payroll processes and payroll administration. \n • Fluent French and English communication skills, both written and spoken. \n • HR administration or HR coordination experience within a fast-paced environment \n • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. \n • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of a business \n • Proactive and adaptable approach with an interest in developing broader HR and international payroll responsibilities. \n \n The salary: between £30,000 and £36,000 per annum depending on experience \n \n French Selection, leading UK-based consultancy specialising in the recruitment of bilingual and multilingual professionals for international business (industries and services). We are the leading recruitment consultancy for German, French, Italian and Spanish speaking positions. Also recruiting for positions with other languages such as Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Scandinavian languages, Mandarin, Japanese and Arabic.

As a Accounts Payable Assistant on a 12-month contract, you'll play a key role in managing and processing supplier invoices to ensure smooth financial operations. Based in Ashton Manchester, this role focuses on supporting the accounting and finance department within the technology and telecoms industry. \n Client Details \n This company have a well know brand name and are a highly sought after organisation to work for. They are currently going through and exciting period of investment and transformation making it an excellent time to join the company. They are located in luxury offices in Ashton-Under-Lyne. \n Description \n The Accounts Payable Assistant role is initially a 12 month contract and will be hybrid- 2 days per week in Ashton office in Manchester/3 remote. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager key duties will include: \n \n\n • Using SAP system\n, • Accurately process supplier invoices and ensure timely payments.\n, • Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.\n, • Support month-end processes by preparing reports and providing necessary data.\n, • Maintain accurate records of financial transactions and supplier accounts.\n, • Respond to supplier queries and resolve any payment-related issues.\n, • Assist in the implementation and improvement of accounts payable processes.\n, • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth financial workflows.\n, • Ensure compliance with company policies and financial regulations.\n\n Profile \n In order to apply for the role you should: \n Have previous experience in Accounts Payable \n Must have previous experience with SAP system \n Be able to consider a 12 month contract role initially \n Be able to commute 2 days per week to Ashton-Under-Lyne office \n Job Offer \n Opportunity to join growing company \n Opportunity for role to be extended \n Hybrid working-2 days in Ashton office/3 remote

M&A Technology Manager / Senior Manager - Manchester \n Manchester | Permanent / Fixed-Term Contract | Hybrid Working \n We are working with a leading global professional services and advisory business that is seeking an experienced M&A Technology professional to join its market-leading Transactions team in Manchester. \n This is an excellent opportunity for a Manager or Senior Manager to work on some of the largest and most complex transactions in the UK and internationally, advising corporates, private equity firms and financial investors throughout the full M&A lifecycle. \n You'll gain significant exposure to senior stakeholders while developing your leadership, commercial, consulting and technology advisory expertise across high-profile transactions. \n The Role \n As an M&A Technology Manager / Senior Manager, you'll lead and contribute to complex technology assignments across buy-side, sell-side, IPO, refinancing, integration and separation engagements. \n You'll take ownership of key workstreams and client relationships, providing commercially focused insight into technology environments and their role in the wider transaction. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • \n Lead and manage pre-deal, post-deal and separation engagements across a range of sectors, including private equity and corporate clients. \n • \n Oversee the delivery of high-quality IT due diligence, transaction reports and other advisory deliverables. \n • \n Provide Programme Management Office leadership across technology workstreams. \n • \n Engage with senior client stakeholders to drive actions, manage risks and issues, and facilitate key decision-making. \n • \n Analyse IT information including technology costs, contracts, operating models and qualitative data. \n • \n Lead the development of Transitional Service Agreements, SteerCo materials, status reports and strategic recommendations. \n • \n Identify technology synergies, one-off costs and ongoing technology costs. \n • \n Lead workshops and develop expertise across benefits tracking, change control and stakeholder management. \n • \n Provide commercially focused recommendations based on robust technology analysis. \n • \n Coach and develop junior team members, supporting a high-performing and inclusive team culture. \n • \n Contribute to business development, proposals and thought leadership initiatives. \n • \n Take ownership of quality, risk management and client delivery. \n\n About You \n We're looking for an experienced technology professional with a strong understanding of how IT operates within a business environment and proven experience in M&A transactions. \n Essential experience includes: \n\n • \n Experience in IT due diligence, M&A technology, post-merger integration, separation or carve-out assignments. \n • \n Strong knowledge of one or more core IT disciplines, such as IT strategy and governance, enterprise architecture, applications, systems integration, infrastructure, service delivery or IT financials. \n • \n Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. \n • \n Proven experience working with senior-level stakeholders. \n • \n Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills. \n • \n The ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced, transaction-focused environment. \n\n Desirable experience includes: \n\n • \n IT experience gained within industry, consulting or professional services. \n • \n Private equity and/or corporate transaction experience. \n • \n Business model analysis and target operating model development. \n • \n Technology programme or project delivery. \n • \n Change management and transformation initiatives. \n • \n IT cost modelling and synergy analysis. \n\n Why Join? \n You'll join a high-performing advisory environment where you can: \n\n • \n Lead complex, high-profile UK and international transactions. \n • \n Build strong relationships with senior clients and decision-makers. \n • \n Develop expertise across technology, transactions, strategy and transformation. \n • \n Lead and mentor talented teams. \n • \n Work alongside experienced specialists across the wider M&A lifecycle. \n • \n Benefit from a supportive, inclusive culture with excellent professional development opportunities. \n • \n Enjoy flexible and hybrid working arrangements, with the role based in Manchester. \n\n Apply Now \n If you're an experienced M&A Technology Manager or Senior Manager with a background in IT Due Diligence, technology integration, separation or transaction advisory, this is an excellent opportunity to take your career to the next level within a leading professional services environment. \n Location: Manchester Working arrangement: Hybrid Employment type: Permanent / Fixed-Term Contract

Calculations and Benefits Analyst \n We are expanding our Client Onboarding & Change team and are seeking a Calculations & Benefits Analyst to support high-quality delivery within our Calculations & Benefits Team. You’ll play a key role in delivering pension calculation and implementation projects of varying scale, including new business and regulatory initiatives (e.g. GMP equalisation, Pensions Dashboards). \n Working closely with Administration, Systems, BAU teams, and external stakeholders, this is a highly visible role with exposure across all levels of the business. \n This role can be based in our Manchester, Reading, Croydon, Birmingham, Bristol or Belfast city centre office with a hybrid workstyle. \n What does the role entail? \n We are looking for an individual with strong excel skills, excellent attention to detail, an understanding of scheme rules and good communication skills. You should have a strong technical understanding, a commercial outlook, and an entrepreneurial mindset. Your key responsibilities will be to support the team manager by: \n\n • Support the design, build, and delivery of calculation solutions and implementation projects\n, • Develop and review calculation proformas, test grids, and documentation\n, • Perform user acceptance testing and investigate calculation discrepancies\n, • Work collaboratively with stakeholders to embed new systems and processes into BAU\n, • Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences\n, • Identify process improvements and contribute to continuous transformation initiatives\n, • Take ownership of tasks and deliver high-quality outputs to agreed timelines\n, • Support governance, risk management, and post-implementation reviews\n, • Coach junior colleagues and contribute to team development\n\n What we’re looking for \n Essential Skills & Experience \n\n • Good understanding of UK Defined Benefit and UK Defined Contribution pension schemes\n, • Advanced Excel and analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail\n, • Experience in calculation-based roles within defined benefit pensions\n, • Proven involvement in implementations, change and/or transformation projects\n, • Ability to interpret scheme rules, technical documents, complex requirements and deliver practical solutions\n\n Key Competencies \n\n • Commercially aware with a proactive, problem-solving mindset, focused on quality and client outcomes\n, • Clear and confident communicator, able to engage a range of stakeholders\n, • Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands\n, • Collaborative, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement\n, • Motivated, with a strong focus on personal development and delivering results\n\n What you can expect in return \n\n • A competitive salary and market leading bonus scheme with stretch targets for high performance\n, • Study support to help you achieve professional qualifications, with salary increases for exam passes.\n\n Why Join Isio \n Isio is a fast-growing professional services business, that offers career development through an evolving client base, diverse and meaningful work, nationwide opportunities, and a culture that rewards high performance and accountability. \n We hold ourselves to the highest standards and our values guide how we advise our clients, how we operate as a business and how we work together as a team. We call it the Isio Attitude. We encourage our people to be bold, to communicate with conviction, and to deliver advice that matters. \n Here, growth brings opportunity - more responsibility, more clients, and work that stretches and develops you. We invest in training and development so you can expand your skills and explore different career paths across diverse markets to make your mark. Isio is a place to realise your potential and build a career with impact. You can find out more about Isio and the benefits we offer on our career's websiteIsio - Careers & Benefits. \n About Isio \n A progressive advisory firm, partnering with clients of all sizes to deliver expertise in pensions, employee benefits and wealth advisory services. \n Working with pension trustees, employers, individuals, families and their offices, we are supported by talented colleagues across 10 UK offices. With a Big 4 heritage we combine a strong focus on quality with a fresh perspective challenging traditional thinking. \n Our culture shapes our work; we foster a supportive environment where we develop our people to grow and fulfil their potential. We invest in our services, products and technology, and provide clear, expert solutions for our clients. This brings clarity, confidence, and better outcomes for everyone. \n At Isio, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace, in which our colleagues feel they belong, regardless of background or difference. We uphold the values of respect, fairness, and inclusion in our actions and decisions. We believe that by adhering to these principles, we will create a stronger, more innovative, and supportive environment for all, as well as ensuring that the advice and support we provide to our clients is more creative, more insightful and leaves a lasting impact. \n We can offer a hybrid, flexible approach to work, supporting a work-life balance that works for you. Isio Group is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. \n If you think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for any reason at any stage of your recruitment process, please ask us.

Strategic ER | Enterprise Customer Success | Data & Insight | ARR Growth Turn Employee Relations Expertise Into Measurable Customer Value. Can you combine credible Employee Relations expertise with commercial Customer Success capability? Are you confident advising HR Directors and senior People leaders, using ER data and insight to identify challenges, shape improvements and demonstrate measurable value? Have you successfully grown customer ARR through strategic upselling and cross-selling? At AdviserPlus, we’re looking for two Strategic ER Customer Success Managers to become trusted partners to some of the UK’s best-known employers. This is a commercially focused Customer Success role where Employee Relations is your subject-matter expertise – giving you the opportunity to use your wider strategic, analytical, relationship-building and commercial skills far beyond transactional, reactive ER support. Ready to turn your ER expertise into strategic influence, measurable customer value and commercial growth? We’d love to hear from you. The Role at a Glance ER Customer Success Manager (in-house title) Remote Working | Occasional Travel to Ellesmere Port, Cheshire and Client Sites £50,454 – £65,454 37.5 Hours per Week | Flexible Working Between 8am–7pm, Monday–Friday Reporting to: Head of Customer Success Pedigree: UK’s Leading Provider of HR Technology, Consulting and Advisory Services Clients Include: Starbucks, Currys, Network Rail, Maximus, Wickes, Sainsbury’s, United Utilities, Sage and more Your Background / Skills: Employee Relations, Enterprise Customer Success, Strategic Account Management, HR Technology, UK Employment Law, ARR Growth, Upsell, Cross-Sell, Data and Insight, Strategic HR Qualification: CIPD Level 5+ or equivalent About AdviserPlus AdviserPlus helps organisations unlock the full potential of their people through award-winning HR technology, consultancy and advisory services. Combining cloud technology, data insight and genuine HR expertise, we help some of the UK’s largest employers simplify Employee Relations, reduce people risk and create better workplace outcomes. Our award-winning SaaS platform, empower®, alongside our consultancy and advisory services, gives customers the technology, expertise and insight to manage ER with greater confidence, consistency and efficiency. The Opportunity You’ll own and grow a portfolio of enterprise customers across our outsourced Employee Relations, HR software and combined service offerings. Your role is to get closer to each customer’s strategic people agenda – understanding their priorities, pain points and future plans so that AdviserPlus can provide the right support at the right time. By building trusted relationships with HR Directors, CPOs and senior People leaders, you’ll uncover upcoming organisational change, people risk and ER challenges early. This could include restructures, redundancy programmes, policy change, complex case management, ER transformation and wider people initiatives. You’ll combine credible ER expertise, customer data and commercial judgement to identify problems, shape solutions and demonstrate measurable improvement. Beyond retention, you’ll spot and convert genuine opportunities to grow accounts through relevant software, advisory, consultancy and professional services. This is about more than keeping customers happy. It’s about knowing their organisation, anticipating what’s coming and turning insight into action, value and sustainable ARR growth. Where You’ll Add Value • Build trusted strategic relationships with HR Directors, CPOs, ER leaders and senior enterprise stakeholders. • Stay close to customers’ strategic agendas, organisational priorities and emerging people challenges. • Surface upcoming restructures, redundancy programmes, policy changes, complex ER issues and transformation projects early. • Develop Customer Success Plans aligned with each customer’s people strategy, ER priorities and commercial objectives. • Use ER data, workforce trends and customer insight to identify risk, improvement opportunities and additional value. • Translate insight into clear plans, measurable outcomes and meaningful strategic recommendations. • Lead Quarterly and Annual Service Reviews that influence action, not simply report activity. • Recommend the right combination of technology, advisory, consultancy and professional services. • Identify and convert strategic upsell and cross-sell opportunities to grow ARR. • Monitor customer health, adoption and ER trends to manage risk proactively and strengthen retention. • Apply sound ER judgement and UK employment law knowledge within a commercial, customer-facing environment. • Partner with Sales, Product, Marketing, Professional Services and Support to deliver joined-up customer outcomes. • Drive retention, Net Revenue Retention and sustainable account growth. About You You understand Employee Relations deeply enough to see beyond individual cases. You can spot patterns, challenge thinking and help customers make longer-term, measurable improvements. You’re also commercially astute. You know how to turn trusted relationships and genuine customer insight into relevant solutions, stronger partnerships and account growth. You’ll likely bring: • 5+ years’ experience within Employee Relations, HR or People Advisory, ideally combined with Customer Success, Account Management or another client-facing role within B2B SaaS or Professional Services. • CIPD Level 5+ or equivalent, supported by credible ER advisory experience. • Strong knowledge of UK employment law and ER best practice, with the judgement to apply it commercially. • A proven track record of retaining customers and growing ARR through strategic upselling and cross-selling. • Experience using HR or ER data to identify issues, drive continuous improvement and measure outcomes. • The credibility and executive presence to advise, present to and influence HR Directors, CPOs and senior People leaders. • Strong commercial judgement and the ability to translate ER expertise into customer value and revenue growth. • Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and stakeholder management skills. • Strong analytical, problem-solving and data-driven decision-making capability. • The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across teams. • Experience with Customer Success platforms such as Gainsight or ChurnZero, and CRM tools such as Salesforce or HubSpot. Why Join AdviserPlus? • Work strategically with some of the UK’s best-known enterprise employers. • Join a leading HR technology and advisory business where genuine ER expertise matters. • Remote-first working with flexibility built into the role. • £50,454 – £65,454 salary. • Pension Scheme and Life Assurance. • Health Cashback Plan and Employee Assistance Programme. • Holiday Purchase Scheme. • Professional Qualification Support and Membership Contributions. • Volunteering Days and Long Service Awards. • Career development within a growing, award-winning business. Apply Now If you can combine strategic ER expertise, enterprise-level customer relationships and proven commercial growth, we’d love to hear from you. Join AdviserPlus and help some of the UK’s largest employers anticipate people challenges, improve Employee Relations and turn insight into measurable, lasting value. Apply now. Application notice: We take your privacy seriously. 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Daimler Truck UK Limited – Aftersales Dealer Development Coach \n Location: UK, North Salary: Competitive + Company Car Allowance \n Do you want to boost the future towards a safe, secure and sustainable world \n At DEKRA we deal with future topics in every field of work: from vehicle inspection to cyber security, from product testing to clean energies or from automated driving to artificial intelligence. \n We anticipate technical developments early on and drive industry transformation as thought leaders. For the exciting tasks that lie ahead we are looking for skilled and passionate people who want to grow and achieve their best in a global team. \n A day in a life and the impact you’ll make \n DEKRA have an exciting opportunity for an Aftersales Dealer Development Coach to join the Daimler Truck UK Limited aftersales improvement programme. \n You will be responsible for providing aftersales coaching to the DTUK network, delivering expertise in aftersales process delivery and management in line with DTUK service processes. \n This is a key role working with one of our major clients and as such you will be required to influence change at all levels within the business in support of delivering the programme aims, objectives, key performance improvement measures and desired return on investment. \n What you’ll do \n\n • Regular liaison with DTUK Project Manager, DEKRA Project Manager and other stakeholders\n, • Recognise, report and resolve process failings and departmental concerns\n, • Support the DTUK Project Manager in the achievement of project outcomes\n, • Create realistic and achievable implementation plans\n, • Coach Dealer Management in their role in the new way of working\n, • Coach Supervisors, Technicians and workshop support staff in their new roles\n, • Support the effective use of integrated DMS and manufacturer systems\n, • Enthusiastically support the delivery of sustained process and behavioural change\n\n What you bring \n\n • Experience of performance management\n, • Assertive and communicative approach\n, • Strong knowledge and experience of workshop daily operations and aftersales process\n, • High degree of proactive input, planning, ownership and responsibility for the financial and operational outcomes of the project\n, • An automotive aftersales background\n, • Familiar with DMS system\n, • Knowledgeable in change management methodologies\n, • Able to train and coach dealer staff and management to change their process and ways of working\n, • Have the ability to rapidly build positive working relationships\n, • Able to create engagement and commitment\n, • An analytical approach and be an advocate of best practice\n, • A consultative and assertive approach to coaching and change management\n, • High degree of proactive input, planning, ownership and responsibility for the financial and operational outcomes of the project\n\n Let's create a safer world today. Apply now and join a team that values your expertise and passion. \n At DEKRA we value your unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We are committed to an inclusive workplace for all team members.

Location: Greater Manchester Salary: Up to £80,000 + bonus Hybrid: Flexible hybrid working \n \n An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Record-to-Report (RTR) Manager to join a high-performing finance function within a growing and evolving organisation on the outskirts of Manchester. This is a key role in a successful business, in which you'll be responsible for leading the RTR function, while also playing a significant role in finance transformation, process improvement and systems development. \n \n You will combine strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise with a commercially minded, improvement-focused approach, helping to strengthen controls, improve reporting and drive greater efficiency across the finance function. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n \n\n • Lead and develop the Record-to-Report team, ensuring a high-quality month-end and year-end close.\n, • Own the integrity and accuracy of the Group's general ledger, balance sheet and financial reporting.\n, • Oversee month-end close, reconciliations, journals, accruals, prepayments and intercompany accounting.\n, • Ensure robust financial controls and compliance with Group accounting policies and relevant accounting standards.\n, • Partner with FP&A, commercial finance and wider Finance teams to improve the quality and timeliness of reporting.\n, • Identify opportunities to simplify, standardise and automate finance processes.\n, • Lead and support finance transformation projects, including ERP, systems, reporting and process improvement initiatives.\n, • Drive the implementation of best practice across RTR and establish scalable processes to support future growth.\n, • Develop KPIs and reporting to improve visibility of the RTR function's performance.\n, • Lead, coach and develop a team of finance professionals.\n\n \n About You \n \n You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with significant experience within a Record-to-Report, Financial Control or Group Finance environment in a large, complex business. \n \n\n • Strong technical accounting and financial reporting experience.\n, • Proven experience managing and developing finance teams.\n, • Excellent understanding of month-end, balance sheet control and financial governance.\n, • Experience working within a complex or multi-entity organisation.\n, • A track record of process improvement and finance transformation.\n, • Experience of ERP or finance system implementations would be advantageous.\n, • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.\n, • A proactive mindset, with the ability to identify problems and implement practical solutions.\n\n \n This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced RTR professional looking for a role that combines financial control leadership with genuine transformation and change, within a business where they can make a tangible impact. \n Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Hays Human Resources are delighted to be partnering with an international manufacturing organisation, to recruit an experienced HR Manager to oversee their UK operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business where you will play a key role supporting the leadership team whilst shaping and delivering the people agenda across the UK workforce. \n This role offers a broad and varied remit with significant autonomy and the opportunity to influence both operational and strategic people initiatives. \n Start date: October 5th \n The Role \n Reporting in to the Head of HR, operating in a stand-alone capacity, you will act as the primary HR lead for the UK business, partnering closely with senior leaders and managers across multiple functions. \n This is a true generalist position offering exposure across the full employee life-cycle, combining hands-on operational delivery with opportunities to contribute to wider HR projects. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Partnering with the UK leadership team to deliver people-focused solutions and commercial HR support.\n, • Managing employee relations matters, including organisational change and restructuring activity.\n, • Supporting absence management and broader employee wellbeing initiatives.\n, • Leading end-to-end recruitment activity across the business.\n, • Overseeing payroll-related processes, ensuring accuracy and identifying opportunities for improvement.\n, • Coaching and supporting managers, building long-lasting relationships.\n, • Administering employee benefits and reward processes.\n, • Acting as a key stakeholder for the global HR system and employee data management.\n, • Driving process improvements and supporting ongoing HR transformation initiatives.\n\n About You \n We are keen to speak with experienced HR professionals who thrive in autonomous environments and enjoy building strong relationships across a business. You will bring: \n\n • Previous experience as an HR Manager, HR Business Partner or standalone HR lead.\n, • Strong generalist HR knowledge across all aspects of HR, including employee relations, recruitment, payroll and benefits.\n, • A proactive, self-starting approach with the ability to work independently and use initiative.\n, • Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.\n, • Strong analytical and numeracy skills, with confidence working with spreadsheets, HR systems and employee data.\n, • A flexible mindset and willingness to get involved in all aspects of the HR function.\n\n Benefits \n\n • Salary of £50,000 - £60,000 dependent on experience\n, • Car allowance of approximately £540 per month\n, • 10% annual bonus (targeted)\n, • Hybrid working available\n, • Private medical cover\n, • Salary sacrifice pension with employer matching up to 9%\n, • Salary sacrifice car scheme\n, • Life assurance\n, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays\n, • Access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform\n\n What you need to do now: \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \n If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Job Title - Lead Planning Manager - Major Healthcare Capital Programme \n Location: Crumpsall, Manchester (Hybrid / Site-Based Requirements) \n Project: £1-1.5bn NHS New Hospital Programme \n Salary - Up to £125k plus bonus and an excellent package \n The Opportunity \n We are currently working with a leading organisation delivering one of the UK's most significant healthcare infrastructure programmes: The redevelopment of North Manchester General Hospital. \n This is a unique opportunity for an experienced planning professional to take a senior role within a nationally important capital programme that will transform healthcare delivery across Greater Manchester. \n The redevelopment forms part of the Government's New Hospital Programme, representing a major investment of £1-1.5bn into modern, sustainable and resilient healthcare infrastructure. This once-in-a-generation transformation will deliver a new hospital campus designed to improve patient care, enhance operational efficiency and provide a modern healthcare environment for future generations. \n The programme is being delivered in partnership with Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, the largest NHS Trust in Greater Manchester, alongside leading construction partners, consultants and specialist supply chain organisations. \n Significant progress has already been achieved, including enabling works and the successful completion of the £106m all-electric North View mental health inpatient facility. The wider hospital redevelopment is now moving towards the next critical stages, with major construction activity planned from 2028 onwards. \n This represents a pivotal opportunity for an experienced planner to join at a key stage and help shape the delivery strategy, programme controls and long-term success of this landmark healthcare project. \n \n The Role \n As Lead Planning Manager, you will take ownership of planning strategy, programme development and schedule leadership for a defined sector of this complex, multi-phase hospital redevelopment. \n You will play a central role in ensuring that programme controls, construction sequencing, logistics planning and delivery strategies are fully integrated with design development, procurement requirements, stakeholder expectations and the challenges of working within a live healthcare environment. \n This is a senior leadership position requiring a combination of technical planning expertise, strategic thinking and strong stakeholder management skills. You will work closely with senior leadership teams, NHS representatives, contractors, consultants and wider project stakeholders to drive programme certainty and successful delivery. \n The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence delivery methodology, improve planning processes and contribute to the successful completion of one of the UK's most significant healthcare infrastructure investments. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead the planning function for a major sector of the North Manchester General Hospital redevelopment programme\n, • Develop, manage and maintain integrated master programmes covering design, procurement, construction and delivery phases\n, • Establish and implement effective planning strategies, controls and governance processes across the programme\n, • Develop complex phasing and sequencing strategies to support delivery within a live operational healthcare environment\n, • Work collaboratively with clinical, estates and operational stakeholders to ensure construction activity aligns with healthcare requirements\n, • Provide senior planning leadership across multidisciplinary teams including contractors, consultants, designers and NHS representatives\n, • Monitor programme performance, progress, critical path activities, risks and key milestones\n, • Identify potential delays and constraints, implementing effective mitigation and recovery strategies where required\n, • Produce high-quality programme reporting and insight for senior governance boards and programme leadership teams\n, • Support risk management, change control and commercial processes through accurate programme intelligence and analysis\n, • Ensure compliance with New Hospital Programme standards, reporting requirements and governance frameworks\n, • Support the implementation of digital planning approaches including 4D planning and BIM integration where applicable\n\n \n About You \n We are seeking an experienced planning professional with a strong background in delivering complex construction programmes. You will have the ability to operate at a senior level, influence key stakeholders and provide strategic planning leadership within a challenging project environment. \n The ideal candidate will have: \n\n • Significant experience working within construction planning on major infrastructure, healthcare or similarly complex programmes\n, • Proven experience managing and delivering large-scale, multi-phase projects (£100m+ preferred)\n, • Strong understanding of NEC contract environments and public sector project governance\n, • Experience working within live operational environments such as healthcare, transport, defence or other highly constrained sectors\n, • Strong technical knowledge of planning methodologies and programme management principles\n, • Experience using planning software such as Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject or equivalent\n, • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence senior teams\n, • Ability to analyse complex programme information and translate it into clear, actionable recommendations\n, • Experience working with NHS clients, healthcare estates or major public sector organisations would be highly advantageous\n\n This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious Senior Planner or Planning Manager looking to take ownership of a career-defining programme and make a lasting impact on one of the UK's most important infrastructure projects. \n \n \n \n

\n Content/Comms Manager | Government Data Programme \n We're looking for an experienced Stakeholder Engagement & Communications Manager to join a new central government data programme starting in September. \n This is an engagement-focused role, centred around stakeholder management, communications planning and building strong relationships across a complex programme. Key Responsibilities\n \n \n\n • \n Lead internal and external stakeholder engagement \n • \n Plan and deliver consultations, webinars and roundtables \n • \n Develop user-centred engagement content and materials \n • \n Manage communications and engagement plans \n • \n Produce updates for programme boards and senior stakeholders \n • \n Develop engagement guidance, templates and toolkits \n • \n Use stakeholder insight to improve programme delivery and governance \n\n \nExperience\n We're particularly interested in people with experience across central government, public sector transformation, data programmes or other complex stakeholder environments. Contract Details\n September 2026 - March 2027 initially \n Likely extensions \n Predominantly remote \n Ad-hoc travel to Manchester

Deployment & Cutover Project Manager\n Manchester (Hybrid | 1 day per week onsite) Are you the person who calls the Go/No-Go?\n Not the PM who updates the RAID log. \n Not the PM who schedules meetings. \n The PM who stands in front of business leaders, technical teams, suppliers and executives and says: \n "We're ready for production deployment." \n Or \n "No-Go. The readiness criteria haven't been met." \n If that sounds familiar, keep reading. \n We're looking for an experienced Deployment & Cutover Project Manager to lead complex application deployments across a portfolio of business-critical transformation programmes. \n You'll own the complete deployment life cycle, from cutover planning and dress rehearsals through to Go-Live, Hypercare and BAU transition. What you'll be doing\n ? Defining and governing Go/No-Go criteria \n ? Owning end-to-end cutover plans across multiple application workstreams \n ? Leading deployment readiness reviews with technical and business stakeholders \n ? Managing dress rehearsals, mock cutovers and rollback planning \n ? Coordinating application, infrastructure, data migration and business readiness activities \n ? Driving issue resolution during critical deployment windows \n ? Owning Hypercare governance and exit criteria \n ? Ensuring successful transition into operational support What we're looking for\n \n \n\n • Proven experience leading large-scale deployment or cutover programmes\n, • Strong application delivery background\n, • Experience coordinating complex technology and business workstreams\n, • Expertise in Go-Live readiness assessments\n, • Ability to challenge stakeholders when deployment risks are not understood or mitigated\n, • Experience running executive-level Go/No-Go forums\n, • Comfortable operating in high-pressure release and deployment environments\n\n \nYou'll stand out if you've delivered\n \n \n\n • ERP deployments (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, IFS)\n, • CRM transformations\n, • Enterprise application migrations\n, • Large-scale business system replacements\n, • Cloud transformation programmes\n\n \nWhy this role?\n Because successful programmes aren't remembered for their project plans. \n They're remembered for what happens over deployment weekend. \n The difference between success and failure often comes down to one question: \n "Are we genuinely ready to go live?" \n If you're the person trusted to answer that question, we'd like to talk. \n Manchester (1 day per week onsite) \n Competitive package \n Major transformation programme \n If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

\n This Programme Manager will lead complex business transformation and operational improvement across a large international manufacturing organisation, ensuring strategic initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and with measurable business impact. The role combines programme leadership, stakeholder engagement, systems implementation, and change management to drive improvements in productivity, technology adoption, and operational performance. \n Client Details \n This opportunity is with a large international manufacturing business that supplies essential everyday consumer products to major retailers and brands across multiple markets. The organisation operates a complex network of manufacturing sites and is investing significantly in operational excellence, digital transformation, and business-wide change programmes to improve efficiency, productivity, and long-term growth. \n The business has an established Transformation function responsible for delivering strategic change across manufacturing operations, systems, and business processes. With a sizeable portfolio of programmes underway, this role offers the chance to work on high-impact initiatives, collaborate with senior stakeholders across functions, and play a key role in shaping the future direction of the organisation. \n Description \n\n • Lead the end-to-end management of strategic programmes, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.\n, • Oversee systems implementation projects, ensuring seamless integration into existing processes.\n, • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive change management initiatives and ensure stakeholder alignment.\n, • Utilise data and analytics to measure programme progress and identify areas for improvement.\n, • Coordinate with manufacturing teams to ensure alignment with operational requirements.\n, • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, budgets, and timelines.\n, • Proactively identify and mitigate risks associated with programme delivery.\n, • Prepare and deliver regular reports and updates to senior stakeholders.\n\n Profile \n A successful Programme Manager should have: \n\n • Proven experience in programme management within the FMCG or a related industry.\n, • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes.\n, • Experience in Systems Implementation.\n, • Solid understanding of data and analytics to support decision-making.\n, • Expertise in managing organisational change and stakeholder communication.\n, • Excellent problem-solving and project planning skills.\n, • Ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively.\n\n Job Offer \n\n • £75,000 - £85,000 per annum.\n, • 50/50 hybrid working model.\n, • Comprehensive pension scheme.\n, • Life insurance.\n, • Private healthcare coverage.\n, • 30 days annual leave per year.\n, • Performance-related bonus.\n\n People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best. \n Closing Date: Friday 18th September \n Interviews: w/c 28th September

\n IT Project Manager, Manchester City Centre, 3 days a week in the office. \n \n Financial Services, Fintech, Software Development, Transformation, Replatform, Software Delivery, Change, IT, Regulatory. \n \n Are you an experienced Project Manager looking for your next challenge in delivering software development and Transformation projects? We’re recruiting a permanent Project Manager to join a Manchester City Centre Fintech company, with offices conveniently located right next to Piccadilly train station. \n \n As a Senior Project Manager you’ll lead the successful delivery of key technology transformation projects across the organisation, taking ownership of project scope, timelines, budgets and outcomes. You’ll work closely with technical teams, business stakeholders and third-party suppliers to ensure projects are delivered effectively and in line with organisational priorities. \n \n Working with clients, stakeholders and delivery teams, you’ll apply Agile and traditional project management approaches to maintain progress, manage risks and ensure delivery remains on track and within budget. \n \n The role requires a hands-on approach, including the completion of project support activities such as reporting, requirements gathering, process mapping and maintaining project documentation. \n \n This is an opportunity for an experienced Project Manager who enjoys leading teams, resolving delivery challenges and driving successful technology project outcomes. \n \n \n Requirements \n \n\n • Minimum of 5 years’ experience working as a Project Manager in a fast-paced environment, preferably within financial services (not essential)\n, • Strong understanding of SDLC and application delivery.\n, • Experience with Agile and traditional PM methodologies.\n, • Excellent communication, presentation and training delivery skills with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels and with different learning styles\n, • Ability to multi-task and deliver multiple projects on an ongoing basis\n, • Excellent attention to detail, analytical and data interrogation\n, • Highly proficient in Microsoft Project, Visio, Excel, PowerPoint and Word\n, • Must be prepared to complete requirement gathering, process mapping, project documentation and not rely on stakeholders or support to complete\n\n \n \n \n Location: Manchester \n Salary: £68,000 – £70,000 \n Type: Permanent, full-time \n \n If you’re passionate about delivering impactful projects and ready to take the next step in your career, I would love to hear from you. Apply now or message me directly for a confidential chat. \n \n Ascent People is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy, and applications from all ages and backgrounds will be considered.

The Client: \n \n Financial Services, Ethical, highly cerebral colleagues, collaborative environment and meritocratic. Amazing location in Manchester City Centre, hybrid working 3 days in, bespoke Bonus and solid benefits. Industry leaders utilising highly progressive Modelling & Analytics, Simulations and more. \n \n The Role: \n \n We are looking for a delivery-focused Project / Programme Manager to become the operational right hand of the CDAO. This is a pure project management role — you will act as the primary facilitator across a Data Engineering, AI/ML, BI, and Investment Pricing teams, translating high-level organisational ambition into structured, deliverable plans. \n \n This is not a coordination role. You will own delivery, challenge timelines, surface blockers early, and drive accountability. You will also act as the central point of contact for senior leadership and third-party technical vendors, translating complex technical progress into clear commercial updates. \n \n Requirements: \n \n\n • 2+ years of experience delivering digital transformation, analytics, or technology-enabled change projects end-to-end.\n, • Proven experience operating within a regulated sector — financial services, fintech, or similar.\n, • Formally trained or certified in project methodologies (e.g. Agile PM Foundation, CSM, PSM, or Prince2).\n, • Strong academic background; a degree in a business, data, or technology-related discipline is desirable.\n, • Technical acumen — sufficient familiarity with the data stack (SQL, Power BI, Databricks, AI/ML workflows) to manage technical teams effectively and ask the right questions.\n, • Outstanding communication skills — engaging and credible with both technical engineers and senior commercial stakeholders.\n, • Proficient in project management tooling, particularly Azure DevOps; familiarity with Jira, Asana, or similar is a plus.\n, • Proactive and self-directed — comfortable managing ambiguity and creating structure where it doesn't yet exist.\n, • Strong attention to detail and a low tolerance for avoidable slippage.\n\n \n Full job description available upon request. Please feel free to call any of the team at People Genius for more information on this role. \n \n Keywords: Project Manager, Junior Project Manager, Data Project Manager, PM, CSM, Prince2, Analytics, Data PM

Web Analyst \n £30,000 - £34,000 \n Hybrid - Manchester (2x days per week) \n \n \n This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring Web Analyst to join a growing analytics function where you'll work with GA4, SQL, BigQuery, and CRO initiatives to improve digital performance. You'll gain hands-on exposure to experimentation, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven optimisation within a supportive and collaborative environment. \n \n The Company \n They are a large, established organisation with a strong focus on digital transformation, analytics, and continuous improvement. With a significant online presence and ongoing investment in data capabilities, they are committed to using insight to enhance customer experiences and business performance. Their Data & Insights team plays a key role in shaping digital strategy and driving evidence-based decision-making across the organisation. \n \n The Role \n You will support the web analytics and conversion rate optimisation function, helping stakeholders understand website performance and identify opportunities for improvement. \n Responsibilities include: \n\n • Analyse website performance and user behaviour using GA4\n, • Support A/B testing and experimentation programmes through data analysis and insight generation\n, • Evaluate test outcomes and provide recommendations to improve website performance\n, • Identify optimisation opportunities across digital customer journeys\n, • Query and manipulate data using SQL and BigQuery\n, • Produce reports, dashboards, and actionable insights for stakeholders\n, • Collaborate with digital, marketing, and product teams to support business objectives\n, • Utilise modern analytics and AI tools to enhance analysis and productivity\n\n Your Skills & Experience \n\n • Strong working knowledge of GA4\n, • Commercial experience within web analytics or a broader analytics role with exposure to digital data\n, • Good SQL skills and experience working with large datasets\n, • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities\n, • Ability to communicate insights clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders\n, • Experience translating data into actionable recommendations\n\n Desirable: \n\n • Experience with Google Tag Manager (GTM)\n, • Exposure to BigQuery\n, • Knowledge of CRO, experimentation, or website optimisation methodologies\n\n What They Offer \n\n • Salary of £30,000 to £34,000 depending on experience\n, • Hybrid working, with 2 days per week in their Manchester office\n, • Exposure to leading web analytics, experimentation, and optimisation projects\n, • Opportunity to develop expertise in GA4, BigQuery, SQL, and digital analytics\n, • Clear career progression within a growing analytics function\n, • Supportive team culture with investment in professional development and learning\n\n How to Apply \n If you're looking to develop your career in web analytics and want to make a measurable impact through data-driven decision-making, please apply today.

Senior Business Consultant – Change Management | SAP S/4HANA \n \n £70,000–£90,000 + 10% bonus | North West or South West | Hybrid \n \n You’ve delivered major SAP transformations. You understand how difficult real organisational change can be. Now you want an opportunity where you can have a bigger influence — on the programme, the customer, the people around you and the wider consulting relationship. \n \n We’re looking for a Senior Business Consultant specialising in Change Management to join one of the UK’s major technology and consulting organisations, taking a leading role on a significant SAP S/4HANA transformation programme within complex manufacturing. \n \n This is an opportunity to combine hands-on transformation delivery with senior-level consulting responsibility. \n \n More than just a Change Manager role \n \n You’ll become a trusted partner to the customer, working across an environment that stretches from the manufacturing shop floor through to executive leadership. \n You’ll help shape and lead the change approach, challenge thinking, manage senior stakeholders and ensure transformation is actually being embedded into the organisation — not simply delivered according to a project plan. \n \n You’ll still be close to implementation, but at this level you'll also have a broader view of the programme. \n \n That means overseeing delivery, managing risks, supporting reporting and governance, developing junior consultants and helping ensure the programme delivers value for both the customer and the consulting organisation. \n \n You’ll also work with third-party technology and supply-chain partners, helping coordinate complex delivery and keeping stakeholders aligned. \n \n The person we’re looking for \n \n You’ll already have significant experience delivering SAP S/4HANA transformation and Change Management within manufacturing or industrial environments. \n A background in aerospace, automotive, OEM or other complex manufacturing environments would translate particularly well. \n \n Most importantly, we want evidence of what you have personally delivered. \n \n You should be comfortable talking through major SAP implementations you’ve owned, how you approached organisational change, how you handled resistance, what happened when delivery went off-track and what you personally did to solve the problem. \n \n At this level, you should also be credible with senior and executive stakeholders while still being comfortable engaging operational teams on the shop floor. \n \n Consulting, leadership and commercial exposure \n This role also gives you the opportunity to step beyond pure Change Management. \n You’ll support and develop other consultants, take greater ownership of programme delivery and build an understanding of the commercial side of consulting. \n \n That doesn't mean carrying a sales target. \n \n Instead, we’re looking for someone commercially aware enough to understand customer value, delivery costs, billability and margins, while recognising opportunities where the organisation could provide additional support to the customer. \n \n Experience supporting presales, bids or proposals would be useful, but you don't need to be a salesperson or bid writer. \n \n Likewise, formal line-management experience isn't essential. If you've led workstreams, mentored consultants or helped develop more junior colleagues, we'd be interested in hearing about it. \n \n A few important requirements \n This is not a remote consulting position. \n You must be able to commit to at least 2 days per week on-site in either the North West or South West of the UK. Being physically present matters because successful change in manufacturing requires genuine engagement with the people and operations affected by it. \n \n Due to the customer-specific security requirements associated with the programme, candidates must also be a sole British citizen. Dual nationality / dual passports cannot be accepted for this particular position. You’ll require SC clearance to start and must meet the customer's requirements for future DV clearance. \n \n What’s on offer? \n \n The salary is £70,000–£90,000 plus a 10% consulting bonus, alongside a wider benefits package. \n Beyond the package, this is an opportunity to join a major consulting organisation where you can build your career beyond individual change projects — developing your leadership, commercial and consulting experience while delivering complex transformation for major UK organisations. \n \n If you combine SAP S/4HANA expertise, manufacturing experience and senior Change Management capability, this could be a very interesting next move. \n \n Apply directly or message me for a confidential conversation.

Senior Business Analyst – Insurance \n Location: London \n Function: IT & Operations / Development \n Reporting to: Development Manager \n \n This job requires 3 days a week on-site in around the Manchester area and 2 days remote. \n \n The Opportunity \n \n We are looking for an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join a leading specialist commercial insurance organisation and play a key role in the delivery of technology and business change initiatives. \n \n This is a hands-on, technical Business Analyst position requiring strong experience across the full software development lifecycle. You will work closely with business stakeholders, developers, testers and third-party vendors to understand business challenges, define requirements and ensure technology solutions deliver genuine business value. \n \n The successful candidate will ideally have experience within the London Market or commercial insurance sector, with exposure to insurance products, rating engines, policy administration platforms and digital transformation initiatives. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n \n\n • Gather, analyse and document complex business and technical requirements, translating them into clear specifications, epics and user stories.\n, • Act as the key link between business stakeholders and development teams, ensuring requirements are understood and solutions are delivered effectively.\n, • Work closely with stakeholders across areas such as Underwriting, Actuarial and Finance.\n, • Analyse existing processes and identify opportunities for digitisation, automation and operational improvement.\n, • Challenge proposed solutions to ensure they address genuine business problems and deliver measurable value.\n, • Facilitate workshops and communicate complex concepts clearly to both technical and senior business stakeholders.\n, • Maintain requirements traceability throughout the development lifecycle.\n, • Collaborate with internal development teams, QA teams and third-party technology vendors.\n, • Support Agile delivery through backlog refinement, sprint planning and the creation of high-quality user stories and acceptance criteria.\n, • Coordinate user involvement throughout the change lifecycle, from initial analysis through to UAT, implementation and post-production support.\n, • Create UAT test cases and support functional and user acceptance testing.\n, • Demonstrate system changes to key stakeholders ahead of UAT.\n, • Ensure new solutions transition successfully into the live environment with appropriate documentation and support processes.\n, • Produce training materials and support users with the adoption of new systems and processes.\n, • Proactively manage assigned risks, issues, priorities and deliverables.\n\n \n Skills & Experience \n \n We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate: \n\n • 5+ years' experience in a Business Analyst or Senior Business Analyst role.\n, • Strong experience gathering, analysing and documenting business and technical requirements.\n, • Previous experience within insurance, ideally commercial insurance or the London Market.\n, • Good understanding of insurance products, underwriting processes and rating engines.\n, • Experience working on digital transformation, digitisation or automation projects.\n, • Strong knowledge of the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).\n, • Experience working within Agile/Scrum delivery environments.\n, • Strong user story, acceptance criteria and requirements documentation experience.\n, • Experience supporting functional testing and UAT, including writing test cases.\n, • Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to work across business, technology and third-party teams.\n, • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to senior stakeholders.\n, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.\n, • Ability to manage multiple priorities within time-sensitive environments.\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.\n\n \n

Project Manager | Insurance Transformation, Growth & Expansion \n Manchester \n \n \n Arthur are partnering with a leading global specialty insurer currently investing heavily in growth, transformation and international expansion. \n \n As part of a significant multi-year change portfolio, we are looking to appoint several Senior Project Managers to deliver complex business and technology initiatives across underwriting, operations, claims, finance, product and distribution functions. \n \n Current programme areas include: \n \n *Business Expansion & Market Entry \n *Underwriting Transformation \n *Product Launches & Growth Initiatives \n *Operating Model Transformation \n *M&A & Integration Programmes \n *Regulatory & Strategic Change \n *Data & Technology Modernisation \n \n We are particularly interested in individuals who have experience delivering: \n \n\n • Insurance transformation programmes\n, • London Market or Specialty Insurance change\n, • Underwriting, Claims or Operations transformation\n, • Product launch initiatives\n, • Market expansion programmes\n, • Delegated Authority or MGA environments\n, • M&A integrations\n, • Cross-functional business and technology change\n\n \n Backgrounds of interest: \n\n • Senior Project Manager\n, • Programme Manager\n, • Change Manager\n, • Transformation Manager\n, • Portfolio Delivery Lead\n, • Business Change Lead\n\n \n Ideal sector experience: \n\n • Specialty Insurance\n, • Commercial Insurance\n, • Lloyd's Market\n, • MGA\n, • London Market\n, • Reinsurance\n\n \n This is an opportunity to join a growing global insurance business undertaking transformation and expansion programmes within the market. \n \n 📩 Apply in confidence or message directly for further information. \n #InsuranceJobs #ProjectManagement #ProgrammeManagement #SpecialtyInsurance #LondonMarket #Transformation #InsuranceCareers #BusinessChange #MGA #LloydsMarket

Salesforce Project Manager \n \n Field Service Transformation Project \n Rate: £650 per day \n Working pattern: Hybrid - Leeds/Manchester \n \n A major UK utilities organisation is looking for an experienced Project Manager to support a large-scale Salesforce transformation programme. The programme will replace the organisation’s existing Works Management System with Salesforce Field Service, transforming how work is planned, scheduled, delivered and managed across a significant field-based operation. \n \n You will operate as a key client-side member of the programme team, working closely with operational stakeholders, Salesforce and the implementation partner throughout discovery, design and delivery. Responsibilities will include managing programme plans, milestones, dependencies and RAID, coordinating internal SMEs and third parties, supporting governance and ensuring complex integration dependencies across finance, customer, operational and reporting systems are effectively managed. \n \n This assignment requires someone who combines strong Salesforce delivery experience with broader operational transformation capability. You will need the confidence to challenge the implementation partner, hold stakeholders accountable and ensure technology decisions remain aligned with business outcomes. Previous Salesforce Field Service experience within utilities, infrastructure, engineering, field operations or another asset-intensive environment would be highly advantageous. \n \n The successful Project Manager will have: \n\n • Proven Project Management experience delivering large-scale Salesforce transformation programmes, ideally involving Salesforce Field Service.\n, • Strong experience managing systems integrators, third-party delivery partners, governance, RAID and complex programme dependencies.\n, • Experience delivering technology transformation across field-based or operational environments, ideally within utilities, infrastructure or engineering services.\n, • Strong understanding of complex systems integration and dependencies across enterprise technology environments.\n, • A proactive, delivery-focused approach with the confidence to challenge senior stakeholders and implementation partners while building strong working relationships.\n\n

Restaurant Manager - NO EVENINGS! \n \n Salary: Up to £35,000 + Daytimes Only + Work-Life Balance \n Full-Time | No Evenings | 6PM Latest Finish \n \n Are you a passionate and driven leader looking for your next challenge? This is an incredible opportunity to join a well-established, family-run business that’s not only a respected leader in the UK hospitality industry, but also known for its strong values, people-first culture, and commitment to delivering outstanding guest experiences. \n \n We’re looking for a Restaurant Manager to take the reins at our clients Restaurant in Stockport. \n \n Restaurant Manager - Why Apply? \n\n • Join a business where your voice matters and your work makes a real impact\n, • Industry-leading brand – with a strong footprint across the UK and a reputation for quality, service, and innovation\n, • Work-life balance – daytime-only shifts (finish by 6PM!), no split shifts or evenings!\n, • Opportunity to lead a site transformation – put your stamp on a high-potential location with big plans\n, • Beautiful setting\n\n \n Restaurant Manager - What We’re Looking For: \n\n • A natural leader from a branded, full-service background who understands how to drive standards and deliver results\n, • Experience in financial control, including P&L responsibility, budgeting, and cost management\n, • A track record of coaching and developing large FOH and BOH teams\n, • Confidence working in high-volume environments with a strong focus on guest satisfaction\n, • A proactive, hands-on manager who leads from the front and isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves\n, • A passion for turning underperforming sites around and driving them to become high-performing successes\n, • A calm and confident communicator, capable of managing change and inspiring a team through a period of evolution\n\n \n Restaurant Manager - The Essentials: \n\n • Previous management experience in a similar hospitality setting (high volume restaurant, branded ideally)\n, • A full UK driving licence (due to site location)\n, • Kitchen experience - confident handling food and stepping in where needed\n\n \n This role is ideal for someone who loves the buzz and pace of hospitality, but also values a more balanced lifestyle. It’s an opportunity to join a business where you’re not just a number - you're part of a wider family, with support, recognition and room to grow. \n \n If you’re ready to lead, transform, and thrive – we want to hear from you. \n \n Apply now and take your next big step in a business that’s going places!

Spectrum Brands, a ~$3B global consumer products company, are on the lookout for an experienced and commercially minded EMEA Demand Planning Manager to lead the demand planning function across our Home & Personal Care division throughout Europe, the UK, Middle East and Africa. This is a high-impact leadership role, responsible for driving forecast accuracy, improving planning capability, and ensuring the business has a robust and aligned demand plan to support strategic growth. \n \n Reporting into the Head of EMEA Planning, you will lead a team of seven Demand Planners and play a key role within the wider S&OP process. Working cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain and Finance, you’ll ensure demand plans are both commercially informed and operationally achievable, enabling effective decision-making across the region. \n \n This role would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building high-performing teams, and is passionate about using data, insight and collaboration to drive business performance. \n \n The Role \n \n As EMEA Demand Planning Manager, you will own the end-to-end demand planning process across multiple EMEA markets, ensuring the delivery of a single aligned consensus forecast that supports operational and financial objectives. \n \n You’ll lead the Demand Review process within S&OP, providing an accurate unconstrained forecast while identifying risks, opportunities and key market insights for senior stakeholders. A key part of the role will be developing and embedding consistent forecasting standards, governance and best practices across the region, whilst still allowing flexibility for local market requirements. \n \n You’ll work closely with commercial teams to understand promotional activity, product launches and market trends, ensuring forecasts reflect the latest business intelligence. Partnering with Supply Planning and Finance, you’ll help balance demand with operational capability and support wider budgeting and forecasting activities. \n \n Alongside leading the team day-to-day, you’ll focus heavily on continuous improvement - analysing forecast performance, identifying root causes, improving processes and driving planning maturity across the organisation. You’ll also support system enhancements and project activity linked to demand planning and wider supply chain transformation initiatives. \n Success in the role will be measured through forecast accuracy and bias, inventory optimisation, excess and obsolete stock management, and customer service performance. \n \n About You \n \n We are looking for an experienced Demand Planning leader with a strong understanding of S&OP and a proven ability to operate within complex regional or global environments. You bring both strategic thinking and operational delivery, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and drive alignment across cross-functional teams. \n \n You’ll be confident leading and developing teams, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. Strong analytical capability is essential, alongside the ability to turn data into clear insight and actionable recommendations. \n \n You’ll also bring experience working with ERP and planning systems such as SAP, S/4 Hana, SAP IBP or similar tools, with a solid understanding of forecasting methodologies, planning governance and demand analytics. \n \n You’ll ideally have: \n\n • 5+ years’ experience within Demand Planning, including leadership experience managing planning teams\n, • Strong exposure to S&OP processes within a fast-paced commercial environment\n, • Experience working with forecasting and planning systems such as SAP, SAP IBP or similar\n, • Strong analytical and forecasting capability, including statistical analysis and interpretation\n, • Experience managing complex supply chains, including Far East / long lead-time suppliers\n, • The ability to influence and collaborate effectively across Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain and Finance\n, • A degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Logistics, Economics or a related discipline\n\n \n This is an exciting opportunity to join a business operating across a diverse and growing EMEA region, where you’ll have real visibility, influence and the ability to shape planning capability at scale. You’ll be joining a collaborative environment that values innovation, continuous improvement and strong leadership, with the opportunity to make a genuine impact across the organisation. \n \n Benefits \n \n\n • 25 days holiday + Bank holidays\n, • Company Pension\n, • Life Assurance\n, • Private Health Care\n, • Colleague discount\n, • Hybrid working (3 days onsite, 2 days WFH)\n

Business Transformation Manager \n Manchester | Hybrid Working Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits \n Are you passionate about driving meaningful business transformation and delivering measurable operational improvements? \n We're partnering with a leading organisation in the Retail / Healthcare sector seeking an experienced Business Transformation Manager to lead and coordinate a portfolio of strategic change initiatives focused on operational efficiency, cost optimisation, productivity improvement, and sustainable business performance. \n This highly visible role sits at the heart of the organisation's transformation agenda, working with senior leaders across multiple business functions to identify opportunities, drive delivery, track benefits, and ensure improvements become embedded within day-to-day operations. \n The Opportunity \n You'll play a key role in shaping and managing transformation activity across the business, ensuring initiatives deliver against strategic objectives while generating tangible financial and operational outcomes. You'll work closely with functional leaders, finance teams, and programme sponsors to maintain momentum, remove barriers to delivery, and maximise value from change investments. \n This is not a technology transformation role. It is a business-facing position focused on improving how the organisation operates, reducing costs, increasing efficiency, and ensuring benefits are realised and sustained. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead the coordination and governance of business transformation initiatives across multiple functions.\n, • Partner with senior stakeholders to identify, shape and mobilise efficiency and cost reduction opportunities.\n, • Drive delivery of programmes aimed at improving productivity, effectiveness and operational performance.\n, • Ensure robust tracking of milestones, risks, dependencies, actions and outcomes.\n, • Work closely with Finance to monitor benefits, savings targets and overall programme value.\n, • Challenge and support initiative owners to maintain progress and achieve agreed objectives.\n, • Produce high-quality reporting and insight for executive stakeholders.\n, • Ensure changes are successfully embedded, adopted and transitioned into business-as-usual operations.\n, • Support the development of future transformation opportunities and continuous improvement initiatives.\n\n About You \n You will bring a strong background in business transformation, operational improvement, programme delivery or organisational change, with a proven ability to influence stakeholders and deliver results. \n We're particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate: \n\n • Experience leading business-wide transformation or efficiency programmes.\n, • A track record of delivering cost reduction, productivity improvement or operating model change initiatives.\n, • Strong commercial and financial awareness, including benefits realisation and business case management.\n, • Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to engage senior leaders across multiple functions.\n, • Strong governance, planning, reporting and programme control capabilities.\n, • The confidence to challenge constructively and drive accountability across the business.\n, • A pragmatic, delivery-focused approach with a passion for continuous improvement.\n\n Why Join? \n\n • Hybrid working with a Manchester base.\n, • Opportunity to shape a high-profile transformation agenda.\n, • Work directly with senior leadership and key decision-makers.\n, • Drive initiatives that deliver genuine business impact.\n, • Significant scope for career development and progression.\n, • Competitive salary, bonus and comprehensive benefits package.\n\n If you're an experienced transformation professional who thrives on delivering efficiencies, driving performance improvement and ensuring sustainable business outcomes, we'd love to hear from you. \n

Creative Innovation Lead \n \n Location: Manchester \n Contract type: Contract \n Hybrid: 3 days a week onsite \n \n Role Purpose \n The Creative Innovation Lead plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of the in-house creative capability. Working closely with the Creative Director, this role combines creative leadership with ownership of innovation, AI adoption and the continuous evolution of creative ways of working. \n As a senior member of the creative leadership team, the Creative Innovation Lead provides creative direction across a broad range of integrated campaigns and communications while driving the implementation of emerging technologies that enhance creative quality, efficiency and effectiveness. \n The role acts as both a creative leader and innovation catalyst, championing experimentation, embedding AI-enabled workflows and developing future-ready creative capabilities across the studio. They will inspire confidence within the creative team and among stakeholders, ensuring the business continues to deliver outstanding creative work while adapting to the changing demands of modern marketing. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n Creative Leadership \n Partner with the Creative Director to shape and evolve the creative vision and capability. Lead creative development across integrated campaigns, brand communications and marketing initiatives. \n Provide creative direction, feedback and quality assurance across all studio output. Champion exceptional creative standards while ensuring work remains commercially effective and strategically aligned. \n Support Creative Leads, designers and content creators in developing ideas from concept through to execution. \n Facilitate creative reviews and help teams solve complex creative challenges. Present and articulate creative ideas confidently to senior stakeholders, building trust through clear rationale and strategic thinking. \n Promote creative excellence, innovation and collaboration across the team. \n AI & Creative Innovation \n Lead the strategic adoption of AI across the creative department, identifying opportunities to enhance creativity, speed, quality and efficiency. \n Evaluate, implement and optimise AI-powered creative platforms and emerging technologies, including tools such as Adobe Firefly, ChatGPT, Pencil and future solutions. \n Develop and embed AI-enabled workflows that enhance, rather than replace, human creativity. Create frameworks, prompt libraries, best-practice guidance and governance to ensure responsible and effective AI usage. \n Drive rapid concept generation, creative exploration, personalisation and production through AI-enhanced processes. Identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks and streamline creative operations. \n Act as the department's subject matter expert for creative AI, providing guidance and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership teams. \n Monitor industry developments, emerging technologies and innovation trends, translating insights into practical opportunities for the studio. \n Pilot and test new technologies, measuring value and scalability before wider implementation. \n Capability Development \n Build AI confidence and capability across the creative team through coaching, mentoring, workshops and hands-on support. \n Design and deliver structured learning programmes focused on emerging technologies, innovation and future creative skills. \n Foster a culture of curiosity, experimentation, learning and continuous improvement. Support career development through coaching, creative feedback and development planning. \n Help identify future skill requirements and contribute to recruitment, succession planning and capability-building strategies. \n Encourage knowledge-sharing and best-practice adoption across the creative function. \n Studio Operations \n Partner with the Creative Operations Manager to maintain an efficient, collaborative and high-performing creative studio. \n Support the continuous improvement of creative processes, briefing standards, production workflows and delivery models. \n Work closely with project management and production teams to ensure creative excellence is delivered within agreed deadlines and budgets. \n Help prioritise workloads, manage creative resource challenges and resolve issues as they arise. Ensure brand governance, design standards and quality expectations are consistently maintained across all outputs. \n Use data and performance insights to identify opportunities for workflow optimisation and operational improvement. \n Stakeholder Partnership \n Build strong and trusted relationships with marketing, brand and business stakeholders across the business. \n Act as a strategic creative partner, helping stakeholders maximise the effectiveness and impact of creative solutions. \n Champion innovation by demonstrating how AI, emerging technologies and new approaches can improve marketing outcomes. \n Translate complex business challenges and briefs into compelling creative opportunities. Influence stakeholders through expertise, insight and a strong understanding of both creative and commercial objectives. \n Support the Creative Director in shaping the future direction of the in-house creative function. \n \n Knowledge & Experience \n Essential \n Significant experience in creative leadership roles within agency, in-house or integrated creative environments. \n Demonstrable experience implementing and scaling AI-driven creative workflows and technologies. \n Outstanding portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking and creative excellence across multiple channels and formats. \n Proven experience introducing innovative creative technologies, processes or ways of working. Strong understanding of AI applications across creative development, content production and design operations. \n Experience coaching, developing and inspiring creative teams. \n Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills. \n Strong understanding of branding, design systems and integrated campaign development. Experience implementing AI platforms and driving adoption within creative teams. \n Knowledge of workflow optimisation, automation and creative operations. \n Experience working within a complex, regulated or matrix organisation. \n Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma and AI-powered creative tools. \n Desirable \n Experience leading creative transformation or change initiatives. \n Understanding of responsible AI governance and adoption frameworks. \n Experience measuring and reporting the impact of AI and innovation \n initiatives. \n Knowledge of emerging technologies across content creation, personalisation and digital experiences.

Strategy Manager \n This is a hybrid working opportunity, two days a week will be required in our Manchester office. \n \n Role Overview \n We have an exciting opportunity to join an expanding Strategy team with an exciting insurance company. \n \n You'll work on some of the business' most important growth, performance and strategic priorities, shaping the future direction of the Retail business through insight, analysis and commercially focused recommendations. \n Working across a broad range of topics, from market dynamics and competitive positioning to business performance and growth opportunities, you'll help identify opportunities, solve complex business challenges and influence key decisions. \n As an early member of the team, you will also help establish the Strategy function as a trusted partner, delivering measurable business impact and embedding AI in our ways of working as a team. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead strategic projects focused on Retail's most important opportunities and challenges\n, • Develop insight-led recommendations to support decision-making\n, • Conduct market, competitor and business performance analysis\n, • Produce high-quality presentations and analysis for senior stakeholders\n, • Support the development of Retail's strategic priorities and growth initiatives\n, • Help shape the Strategy team's capabilities, ways of working and long-term impact\n, • Use AI and emerging technologies to enhance insight generation, productivity and decision-making\n\n \n Skills and Experience Required \n\n • Experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, transformation, or a similar role involving analysis, problem solving and strategic decision making\n, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure complex business issues\n, • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders\n, • Strong commercial acumen and curiosity about what drives business performance\n, • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and thrive in ambiguous, fast-paced environments\n, • Interest in the application of AI to solve business challenges\n, • Financial Services or UK General Insurance experience is advantageous but not essential\n\n \n Benefits \n · Starting with 25 days annual leave which increases with service \n · Opportunity for a yearly bonus \n . Private Medical Insurance \n · Life Assurance 4x annual salary \n · Collaborative, fast paced working environment \n · Hybrid Working \n · Modern, vibrant offices

We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Business Development Manager to join our VPS Emsys Maritime team (15 FTE). \n \n ABOUT US \n VPS Emsys Maritime is a leading provider of ship and maritime exhaust gas emissions measurement systems. VPS acquired Emsys Maritime Ltd. in 2023, which is now part of the VPS Digital division. VPS is the world’s leading marine fuel and lubricants testing and analysis company and a pioneer in creating innovative and sustainable solutions for the shipping industry. \n \n VPS Emsys Maritime is experiencing strong growth, with a forward order book extending well into the next decade. We provide highly accurate emissions measurement systems and services to some of the world’s leading shipyards, vessel owners and operators. \n Our experienced team has market-leading expertise in the design, installation, commissioning and through-life support of marine emissions monitoring systems (EMS). We are now looking for an experienced commercial professional to further develop our market position and drive the sales growth of our Emsys solutions globally. \n \n THE OPPORTUNITY \n As Business Development Manager, VPS Emsys, you will be responsible for driving the commercial growth of our Emsys products and solutions. You will develop and execute sales strategies, identify and develop new business opportunities, manage key customer relationships and work closely with the wider VPS sales organisation to maximise market penetration and revenue. \n \n You will have ownership of the sales pipeline and revenue targets for the Emsys business, from identifying opportunities through to proposal, negotiation and closing. You will also work closely with customers, partners and our technical teams to understand market needs and ensure our solutions continue to meet the evolving requirements of the maritime industry. \n \n This is a commercially focused role with a strong technical element. You will need to understand our technology and be able to translate its value and benefits into compelling solutions for customers. \n \n The role requires flexibility and willingness to travel internationally to meet customers, partners and business opportunities. \n \n WHAT YOU WILL DO \n\n • Take the lead of driving technical sales and marketing of the Emsys Product in close collaboration with the larger D&D team, and the global Sales team.\n, • Developing and executing a strategic roadmap also for other hardware products in alignment with the company's overall goals and objectives.\n, • Conducting market research to identify customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscape to inform product development decisions.\n, • Collaborating with cross-functional teams including engineers, designers, and manufacturers to define product requirements, specifications, and features.\n, • Leading the product development process of our Emsys hardware and possible future products, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.\n, • Developing and supporting partners and sales agents\n, • Gathering feedback from customers, partners, and stakeholders to iterate on product features and improve user experience.\n, • Supporting the VPS wider sales team with training and sales material.\n, • Providing pre-sales support, understanding customer needs, and delivering effective solutions.\n, • Conduct product demonstrations and presentations to showcase the features, functionality, and benefits of our solutions.\n, • Work closely with the global VPS sales team to provide technical expertise during the pre-sales process. Assist in proposal creation and solution design.\n, • Build and maintain strong relationships with customers by understanding their business challenges and aligning our solutions to meet their needs.\n, • Analyzing sales data, and market trends to make data-driven decisions and optimize product strategy.\n\n \n YOUR TALENTS \n\n • Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.\n, • Strong understanding of product development processes.\n, • Strong customer focus and ability to build long-term relationships.\n, • Self-motivated, entrepreneurial and results-oriented, with the ability to work independently in an international environment.\n, • Technical affinity and the ability to understand and communicate technical solutions and their commercial value.\n\n \n WHAT YOU BRING \n\n • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.\n, • 5+ years prior experience in a commercial, sales or business development role within marine technology, maritime hardware or a related technical environment.\n, • Proven track record in B2B sales and business development, preferably within the maritime industry.\n, • Strong commercial acumen and demonstrated ability to develop business and deliver revenue growth.\n, • Existing network within the maritime industry is highly desirable.\n, • Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required.\n\n \n OUR OFFER TO YOU \n\n • Competitive salary package\n, • International exposure within the VPS Group\n, • Pension\n, • Full-time permanent position\n, • 28 days annual paid leave\n\n Location: Altrincham, Greater Manchester \n \n Be part of the change. As the global drive to reduce CO₂ and greenhouse gas emissions accelerates, the shipping industry is facing unprecedented demands for transparency and emissions reporting. Join VPS Emsys Maritime and lead a business at the forefront of this transformation, delivering innovative solutions that help shape a cleaner and more sustainable future for global maritime transport.

Senior ePMO Analyst page is loaded## Senior ePMO Analystlocations: Manchestertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R-07374We’re seeking a Senior ePMO Analyst to join our core ePMO team as the most senior resource reporting to the ePMO Senior Manager. Acting as second-in-command, you’ll lead governance, support portfolio and programme delivery, and manage smaller projects in their early stages. This is a pivotal role in shaping PMO maturity and driving operational excellence.### What you'll be doing: Manage and enhance our PPM solution (MS Project Online) and governance framework. Provide guidance on PMO processes and ensure compliance across projects. Engage senior stakeholders and manage multiple Project Managers. Oversee risk, resource, and dependency management across the portfolio. Produce board-level reporting and analyse trends for decision-making. Collaborate with the Continuous Improvement team to evolve PMO maturity. Lead the collation and analysis of portfolio, programme, and project data. Support strategic transformation programmes across global teams.### What we're looking for: Strong PMO expertise: planning, risk, finance, resource management, and reporting. Experience across project lifecycles and methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Product). Skilled in stakeholder engagement, mentoring, and presenting to senior audiences. Ability to manage time effectively, adapt to changing priorities, and deliver results. Experience delivering projects or work packages. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.### Desirable Technical Skills Advanced knowledge of MS Project (desktop and Online), ideally to Administrator level. Proficiency in MS Office suite, including Visio. Working knowledge of Power BI and SharePoint; Power Automate experience advantageous. Strong understanding of Office365 platform.What we offer: A people-first culture that values belonging, inclusion, and diverse perspectives. Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Opportunity to work in a senior, visible role at the centre of the firm’s change and governance agenda Collaborative, team‑based environment with the ability to shape and improve PMO processes and practices*InclusionFreshfields is an equal opportunities employer and all applications received by the firm will be considered by the firm on the basis of their merit alone and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background. All offers of employment will be conditional on the candidate having/securing the right to work in the UK and providing the firm with evidence of that right (as required by the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006) prior to employment commencing.Freshfields is a Ban the Box employer. We ask applicants to disclose criminal convictions only when a conditional job offer is made. A conviction does not automatically lead to withdrawal of the offer: we make decisions on a case by case basis and take a number of factors into account (eg the role you are applying for and the circumstances of the offence).*Freshfields is a global law firm with a long-standing track record of successfully supporting the world’s leading national and multinational corporations, financial institutions, and governments on ground-breaking and business critical mandates.At Freshfields we seek to create a better future for our clients, our people and the communities in which we work. Our global teams bring together individuals with different experiences, skills and strengths in a culture where we support all to belong, engage and excel. #J-18808-Ljbffr

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. Location: London, UK (Hybrid) Level: Senior Manager Practice: AI & Data We are looking for an outstanding Senior Manager – Databricks AI & Data Client Solution Lead to help scale our Databricks-led AI and Data business. This role is for someone who can be deployed directly with clients to identify business challenges, shape Databricks-based solutions and lead teams to deliver production‑grade data, analytics, AI and GenAI capabilities. This is a leadership role at the intersection of consulting, technology, innovation, and strategic alliances and you will bring deep expertise in the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform, Lakehouse architecture, Delta Lake, Apache Spark, Unity Catalog, MLflow, Mosaic AI, data engineering, machine learning, GenAI and cloud‑native delivery. As a key leader within our AI & Data Practice, you will work closely with Databricks, client executives, and sector teams to develop market‑leading propositions, shape strategic opportunities, build high‑performing teams, and deliver transformative data and AI programs powered by Databricks. Clients increasingly need to modernise fragmented data estates, industrialise AI, build trusted data products and operationalise GenAI at scale. • Build modern lakehouse architectures ready for AI, • Industrialise data engineering and ML pipelines., • Build governed data products., • Deliver AI solutions that improve decision‑making across business workflows. This is a role for someone who can work from boardroom to engineering squad — shaping the business case, designing the solution and leading delivery • Engage with senior business and technology stakeholders to identify business problems and value pools, translate business needs into Databricks‑led solution designs, build prototypes and proof points., • Shape end‑to‑end solutions using Databricks Intelligence Platform, Delta Lake, Apache Spark, Unity Catalog, Databricks Workflows, Delta Live Tables / Lakeflow‑style pipelines, MLflow, Feature Store, Model Serving and Mosaic AI capabilities., • Build, lead, upskill and mentor a high‑performing team of Databricks engineers, and consultants., • Land into a client environment, decode the business pain, build a prototype or solution narrative, align stakeholders, create a commercial case, and then mobilise delivery with a team of Databricks trained experts., • Ensure successful delivery of complex Databricks led transformations, including: Data Platform Modernisation, Data Products, AI solutions, Data Governance and Operating Models., • Provide oversight for solution governance, architecture reviews, and key design decisions., • Work closely with Databricks alliance leadership to identify and execute joint go‑to‑market opportunities., • Collaborate on co‑selling opportunities, innovation workshops, industry campaigns, and executive events., • Act as an ambassador for the firm's AI & Data capabilities across the Databricks ecosystem., • Work closely with account leaders, sector leaders, and other practice leaders to develop a strong Databricks opportunity pipeline., • Develop differentiated propositions that combine deep industry expertise with Databricks technology capabilities and contribute directly to revenue growth and sales targets across AI & Data services., • Become a recognised Databricks AI and Data leader internally and externally., • Shape and close strategic Databricks‑led opportunities and create a sustainable and growing pipeline of transformation programmes that contribute significantly to AI & Data practice growth., • Establish a leading Databricks capability recognised for technical excellence and innovation., • Translate business challenges into practical, scalable Databricks‑powered solutions., • Increase joint pipeline, co‑sell activity, and strategic engagement with Databricks., • Extensive experience in consulting, technology advisory, or data transformation roles, • Advanced level certifications in Databricks Partner Champion certifications, • Deep expertise across the Databricks ecosystem – Databricks Intelligence Platform, Delta Lake, Apache Spark, Unity Catalog, Databricks Workflows, Delta Live Tables / Lakeflow‑style pipelines, MLflow, Feature Store, Model Serving and Mosaic AI capabilities, Genie etc, • Proven track record of shaping and delivering large‑scale data and technology transformation programmes., • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams of architects, engineers, consultants, and delivery professionals., • Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills., • Commercial mindset with experience supporting sales, pipeline development, and revenue growth., • Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop high‑performing teams., • Experience working directly with Databricks account teams and alliance organisations., • Experience in industry‑led digital transformation programmes., • Knowledge of Responsible AI, AI governance, and enterprise adoption frameworks, • Commercially astute and growth oriented mindset. If you are passionate about building teams, shaping transformative client solutions, and creating market‑leading AI capabilities powered by Databricks, we would love to hear from you. EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi‑disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Sheffield - 3 days a week in office. At Insight, we're a Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator helping organisations accelerate transformation by unlocking the power of people and technology. We combine deep expertise in cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity, and intelligent edge solutions to deliver extraordinary results for our clients worldwide. We're looking for an experienced Regional Payroll Manager (EMEA) to lead and oversee payroll operations across more than 15 countries, supporting approximately 3,000 teammates throughout the region. This is a strategic leadership opportunity for a payroll professional who thrives in a complex, multinational environment and is passionate about delivering accuracy, compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. As Regional Payroll Manager, you'll be responsible for the end-to-end management of payroll operations across EMEA, ensuring seamless service delivery while maintaining the highest levels of compliance and governance. You'll work closely with HR, Finance, Legal, external providers, and our Global Payroll team to drive payroll excellence across the region. • Leading payroll operations across multiple countries, currencies, legal entities and pay frequencies., • Ensuring compliance with local statutory requirements, tax regulations, social security obligations, pensions, and employee benefits., • Managing relationships with payroll vendors, managed service providers, and external advisors., • Driving payroll integrations, harmonisation initiatives, and onboarding activities following acquisitions., • Partnering with HR and Compensation teams on pay transparency and pay equity initiatives., • Ensuring compliance with GDPR and regional data protection requirements., • Supporting month-end accounting, payroll reporting, reconciliations, and financial controls., • Leading SOX compliance activities, audits, and payroll governance processes., • Driving automation and AI-enabled process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy., • Developing and mentoring a diverse regional payroll team. We're seeking a highly motivated payroll leader who combines strong technical expertise with exceptional stakeholder management and leadership skills. • Significant experience managing complex, multi-country payroll operations., • Experience leading, mentoring, or managing payroll teams., • Strong knowledge of EMEA payroll legislation, tax, social security, pensions, and statutory benefits., • Experience managing payroll data across multiple jurisdictions., • Understanding of GDPR and payroll-related data protection requirements., • Advanced Excel skills and experience working with enterprise payroll platforms such as ADP, Workday, or similar., • A proactive mindset with an interest in leveraging automation and AI tools to improve processes., • Degree-level education, professional qualification, or equivalent experience., • Professional payroll qualification (CIPP or equivalent)., • Experience managing payroll through in-country and managed payroll providers., • Understanding of the EU Pay Transparency Directive., • Experience supporting payroll transformation, system migrations, or process standardisation projects., • Experience implementing payroll automation and reporting enhancements. If you're ready to take the next step in your payroll leadership career and make a meaningful impact across a dynamic international business, we'd love to hear from you. We believe that by giving you the freedom to think big and empower you to reach your full potential, together we will achieve the best outcomes. Along with excellent benefits and a compelling reward package, we offer the opportunity to work in a supportive environment with a high level of autonomy and creativity - theres a reason our average employee tenure is over 6 years. We strive to display our three core values of Hunger, Heart and Harmony every day. They represent and drive who we are here at Insight and by doing so we are doing amazing things. Insight started in a garage in 1988 and it is through harnessing our three core values that two brothers, Eric and Tim Crown, steered Insight to the Fortune 500 company it is today. We are now a Global IT Services and Solutions business, passionate about helping customers and the real people who sit behind them. Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to achieving diversity and equality within our organisation. We seek out people from diverse backgrounds and encourage you to apply. Insight is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants and recognizes and values the unique talents and perspectives which individuals with disabilities bring to our workplace and we encourage them to apply. Any information provided regarding changes or adjustments will be kept confidential and used solely for the purpose of ensuring all our candidates can perform at their very best during the recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Engineering Manager Oldham/Sheffield Office Hybrid, minimum of two days per week in the office 37.5 hours per week, core hours 9:30am – 4:00pm Monday to Friday Velociti Solutions provides innovative digital transformation solutions and specialist consultancy in operational efficiency, safety and customer service excellence. With deep sector knowledge gained over 30 years, we are trusted by transport authorities, bus operators and rail operators worldwide. Our software spans planning and scheduling, control room and incident management, safety and compliance, customer information and commercial analytics for bus and rail operators and transport authorities, along with Asset Management. As Senior Software Engineer, you will be accountable for the design, development, deployment and maintenance of the software solutions that meet the needs of our business and our customers. This is a hands-on engineering role: your impact is measured through the quality, reliability and timeliness of the software you deliver, and through the technical standard you set for the engineers around you. You will work closely with product, project, DevOps and QA colleagues, aligning your work to delivery timescales and escalating risks and issues to the Engineering Manager as needed. You will provide technical expertise across design, development and system integration, coach associate and mid-level engineers, and support the embedding of AI-assisted development tools into daily practice. • Design, build, test and debug software solutions across the full stack, taking end-to-end ownership from requirement through to production release., • Ensure work within the development lifecycle is delivered on time and to the agreed standard of quality, security and maintainability., • Provide technical expertise in design, development and system integration, and keep the supporting technical documentation current., • Contribute to estimation, sprint planning and scheduling in line with project commitments and SLAs., • Support the technical release process and sprint retrospectives, driving continuous improvement in how the team works., • Contribute to architectural and design decisions for your area, making well-reasoned trade-offs and documenting them clearly., • Review the code of others and act on review feedback, upholding agreed coding standards, patterns and best practice., • Investigate and resolve production and technical incidents affecting your area, carrying out root-cause analysis and follow-up improvements., • Coach and mentor associate and mid-level engineers, advising on the correct procedures, policies and documentation requirements across projects., • Ensure the software you deliver meets the required standards for privacy, security, compliance and regulation., • Share knowledge across the team through code and architecture review, knowledge shares and continuous learning., • Undertake any additional duties as reasonably required., • Significant commercial software engineering experience, demonstratable track record of designing, building and maintaining production software at a senior level., • Extensive full-stack development skills: front-end (JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks) and back-end (dotnet)., • Experience delivering low-latency, API-driven web services and responsive, cross-browser web applications., • Experience of relational database design and development (SQL Server) and of cloud hosting and deployment (Azure)., • Able to make informed decisions and to demonstrate and communicate priorities across multifaceted projects while managing competing responsibilities., • Able to communicate clearly, both verbal and written, with technical and non-technical audiences, presenting proposals and solutions, and to take end-to-end ownership of technical work., • Experience mentoring and advising junior and mid-level engineers in best practice standards., • Comfortable giving and receiving constructive feedback. Our stack is primarily Microsoft-based and comprises: • Azure hosting and deployment, • SQL Server databases, • dotnet Core, • C#, • Web API, • JavaScript/TypeScript front-end technology, • Git, • Private health care, • Life assurance, • Income protection scheme, • Company pension scheme, • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, • 3 days paid leave for Christmas period shut-down, • 1 day's paid leave to celebrate birthday, • Hybrid working, • EV car scheme, • Cycle-to-work scheme #J-18808-Ljbffr

Chief Technology Officer Oldham Hybrid, minimum of two days per week in the office 37.5 hours per week, core hours 9:30am – 4:00pm Monday to Friday Velociti Solutions provides innovative digital transformation solutions and specialist consultancy in operational efficiency, safety and customer service excellence. With deep sector knowledge gained over 30 years, we are trusted by transport authorities, bus operators and rail operators worldwide. Our software spans planning and scheduling, control room and incident management, safety and compliance, customer information and commercial analytics for bus and rail operators and transport authorities, along with Asset Management. As Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of software engineers as a dedicated people and delivery leader. Your impact is measured through the performance, growth and output of your team. You will keep enough technical depth to guide architectural decisions, hold the team to a high standard and ask the right questions to enable the engineering team to achieve outstanding results. You will help the team work efficiently, collaborating with product and project teams aligning your team workload to delivery timescales and escalating issues to the Chief Technology Officer as needed. You will also support the embedding of AI-assisted development tools into daily practice. • Guide the technical direction and architecture for your area, ensuring key design decisions and trade-offs are made by the right people, well-reasoned and properly documented., • Line-manage a team of c.7 software engineers: regular 1:1s, objective setting, performance reviews, and identifying and addressing performance challenges, providing further support where required., • Define and uphold coding standards, patterns and best practice across the team, reviewing code to ensure delivery of reliable, secure and maintainable software., • Act as the escalation point for production and technical incidents affecting your area, driving root-cause analysis and follow-up improvements., • Represent engineering in cross-functional planning, translating product and business priorities into a realistic technical roadmap for the team., • Own the quality and currency of the team's technical documentation, wikis and release notes across all stages of the Software Development Lifecycle., • Establish and sustain a culture of code and architecture review, continuous learning and knowledge sharing across the team., • Developing the understanding and use of AI within the engineering team., • Support colleagues in other teams, ensuring that our software meets the required standards for privacy, security, compliance and regulation., • Act as the first point of escalation for the team, coaching and mentoring junior and mid-level developers and supporting their career development., • Plan and allocate team workload against delivery timescales., • Shape team ethos and ways of working, embedding consistent engineering practices across the team., • Undertake any additional duties as reasonably required., • Proven experience managing or leading a team of developers, including 1:1s and objective setting., • Extensive full-stack development skills: front-end (JS Frameworks) and back-end (dotnet)., • Experience working with an AI augmented environment., • Experience delivering low-latency, API-driven web services and responsive, cross-browser web applications., • Able to communicate clearly, both verbal and written, with technical and non-technical audiences, presenting proposals and solutions, and to take end-to-end ownership of technical work., • Comfortable giving and receiving constructive feedback., • Private health care, • Life assurance, • Income protection scheme, • Company pension scheme, • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, • 3 days paid leave for Christmas period shut-down, • 1 day's paid leave to celebrate birthday, • Hybrid working, • EV car scheme, • Cycle-to-work scheme #J-18808-Ljbffr

Join us, be part of more. We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it. At Centrica, Group Finance is a core driver of how we deliver our strategy. You'll join a team transforming financial insight, performance management and decision-making across the organisation, bringing together finance professionals, data specialists and technology experts to deliver meaningful outcomes at pace. We’re scaling automation, analytics and AI from isolated solutions into enterprise-wide capabilities - improving reporting quality, strengthening financial control, accelerating decision‑making, reducing manual effort and creating the digital foundations that underpin everything from energy trading and investment appraisal to business performance and regulatory reporting. If you want to work on complex, high‑impact challenges using modern finance, data and technology practices, and help build the capabilities that will shape how Centrica makes decisions over the next decade, this is the place to do it. Location: UK-based hybrid role with occasional travel to Centrica offices. Cash & Banking is a critical function that supports the accurate management of customer payments, cash reporting and financial control across Centrica. As Cash & Banking Manager, you'll lead a business‑critical team responsible for the governance, control and reporting of significant cash balances and customer payment flows across the Group. You'll play a key role in ensuring robust financial controls, operational excellence and regulatory compliance while driving automation, process improvement and standardisation. Working closely with Finance, Treasury, Operations, external banking partners and offshore delivery teams, you'll help shape the future of Cash & Banking at Centrica, delivering improvements that enhance efficiency, strengthen controls and support better business outcomes. You will support the design and delivery of a new service delivery model which will provide centralised, standardised and automated accounting for banking transactions and you will manage on‑shore and off‑shore teams to deliver Cash & Banking operations. This is an exciting opportunity to combine leadership, financial control and transformation experience while influencing how a major UK organisation manages one of its most important financial processes. • Lead the delivery of Cash & Banking activities across the Group, ensuring accurate accounting, reconciliations and financial reporting at an Enterprise‑wide level., • Oversee the control and reconciliation of customer payment and refund accounts, maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and compliance., • Drive process standardisation, automation and continuous improvement initiatives in support of the wider Finance transformation agenda., • Deliver month‑end, statutory, audit and regulatory reporting requirements to agreed deadlines., • Maintain a strong financial control environment, identifying and mitigating financial, operational and fraud risks., • Partner with Finance, Treasury, banking providers and outsourced teams to ensure effective service delivery, governance and operational performance., • Support the implementation of new payment channels, banking processes and system enhancements, ensuring appropriate controls are in place., • Lead, coach and develop onshore and offshore teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement., • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)., • Significant experience in Cash & Banking, Financial Control, Shared Services or a similar finance environment., • Strong understanding of reconciliations, financial controls and reporting processes., • Proven experience leading teams and driving operational performance in a complex organisation., • Experience delivering process improvement, automation or transformation initiatives., • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial information and identify opportunities for improvement., • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions., • Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high‑quality outcomes in a fast‑paced environment., • Experience working with outsourced or offshore service delivery models is desirable., • Knowledge of banking operations, customer payment processes and associated controls is advantageous. This role offers the opportunity to lead a key financial control function within one of the UK's leading energy companies. You'll have the chance to drive meaningful change, influence senior stakeholders and play an important role in improving how Cash & Banking operates across the business. If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non‑negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority. Help us, help you. We would love for you to share any information about yourself throughout our recruitment process so that we can better understand you and help shape your journey. #J-18808-Ljbffr

My client is a PE backed business in Manchester. Due to growth the business is recruiting this newly created position into their vibrant and expanding finance function, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced qualified accountant who is looking for an organisation where they can make an impact and progress within the company. As a Group Finance Manager you will be responsible for managing end to end accounting activities across multiple entities as well as tax compliance for these entities, establish new processes for cost centre postings and intercompany reconciliations, business partner with other departments to analyse costs and variances to budget, prepare monthly board and lender reports, maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies and financial governance processes, as well as supporting the Group Financial Controller with year end audit and annual statutory accounts. This role will suit a qualified accountant with significant experience in a reporting and controls focused role within a complex, multi-entity organisation. You will also have experience with finance transformation, process optimisation and system implementation. The salary on offer is paying up to £80,000 plus car allowance and bonus, as well as the ability to work on a hybrid basis, minimum expectation in the office is 2 days per week

This Programme Manager will lead complex business transformation and operational improvement across a large international manufacturing organisation, ensuring strategic initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and with measurable business impact. The role combines programme leadership, stakeholder engagement, systems implementation, and change management to drive improvements in productivity, technology adoption, and operational performance. Client Details This opportunity is with a large international manufacturing business that supplies essential everyday consumer products to major retailers and brands across multiple markets. The organisation operates a complex network of manufacturing sites and is investing significantly in operational excellence, digital transformation, and business-wide change programmes to improve efficiency, productivity, and long-term growth. The business has an established Transformation function responsible for delivering strategic change across manufacturing operations, systems, and business processes. With a sizeable portfolio of programmes underway, this role offers the chance to work on high-impact initiatives, collaborate with senior stakeholders across functions, and play a key role in shaping the future direction of the organisation. Description Lead the end-to-end management of strategic programmes, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives. Oversee systems implementation projects, ensuring seamless integration into existing processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive change management initiatives and ensure stakeholder alignment. Utilise data and analytics to measure programme progress and identify areas for improvement. Coordinate with manufacturing teams to ensure alignment with operational requirements. Develop and maintain detailed project plans, budgets, and timelines. Proactively identify and mitigate risks associated with programme delivery. Prepare and deliver regular reports and updates to senior stakeholders.Profile A successful Programme Manager should have: Proven experience in programme management within the FMCG or a related industry. Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes. Experience in Systems Implementation. Solid understanding of data and analytics to support decision-making. Expertise in managing organisational change and stakeholder communication. Excellent problem-solving and project planning skills. Ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively.Job Offer £75,000 - £85,000 per annum. Car Allowance. 50/50 hybrid working model. Comprehensive pension scheme. Life insurance. Private healthcare coverage. 30 days annual leave per year. Performance-related bonus.People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best. Closing Date : Friday 18th September Interviews : w/c 28th September