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\n Join Us as an Account Director!\n Location: London Salary: Competitive, including car allowance, private healthcare & flexible benefits \n Are you ready to take on a challenge that truly matters? We are one of the UK's leading independent engineering and facilities services businesses, and we’re on the lookout for an Account Director to lead one of our most prestigious M&E services contracts. This isn’t just any FM contract; it’s a flagship account where excellence is the standard and expectations are sky-high. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are excited by the prospect of making a significant impact, we want to hear from you! The Role\n As our Account Director, you will take full ownership of service delivery, financial performance, and client relationships. You’ll lead both resident and mobile teams, driving operational excellence and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. Your leadership will foster a customer partnership that opens doors to new opportunities. \n This is a highly visible role within our organization, where you will shape the strategic direction of the account, introduce technical innovations, and deliver services that meet the high standards of our clients. Key Responsibilities\n\n • Take full ownership of financial performance, including gross profit, WIP, and aged debt.\n, • Ensure contract KPIs/SLAs are consistently met through regular performance reviews.\n, • Design and implement a tailored customer relationship program to enhance satisfaction and uncover new opportunities.\n, • Lead, coach, and develop your team with a focus on succession planning.\n, • Manage staffing levels and resources to align with operational demands.\n, • Oversee project works, leveraging wider business capabilities as needed.\n, • Uphold rigorous health, safety, and compliance standards.\n, • Champion innovation and continuous improvement across the account.\nWhat We're Looking For\n\n, • A proven Account Director or senior FM leader with experience in large-scale, high-value contracts.\n, • A track record of delivering exceptional customer service.\n, • Strong leadership skills, with the ability to develop, inspire, and retain high-performing teams.\n, • Commercial acumen, with a knack for identifying and developing new opportunities.\n, • An M&E/FM background with solid technical expertise.\nBenefits\n We believe in evolving our benefits to attract and retain top talent. Here’s what you can look forward to: \n\n • Car allowance\n, • 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, with an option to Buy/Sell additional days\n, • Pension plan with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution\n, • Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days\n, • Private Medical Insurance\n, • Life Assurance\n, • Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)\n, • Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for mental health and well-being support\n, • Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Membership, and more!\nNext Steps\n We’re committed to building a culture where everyone feels included, respected, and valued. This commitment starts with our recruitment process. \n We’ll provide you with a clear outline of the recruitment process and ample notice. If you need any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know, and we’ll work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us\n Founded in 1921, we are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK, with a turnover of £500m and a dedicated team of 3,000 employees. We take pride in our history of developing great talent through our investment in training. \n Working across various sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative and forward-thinking approach allows us to engage in groundbreaking projects, providing solutions with the latest tools and technologies. \n We value progression and are committed to ensuring that when you join us, you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training, and ongoing support to help you reach your full potential. \n \n

\n PURPOSE OF THE ROLE\n\n\n We are seeking a driven Business Development Manager to identify new commercial opportunities, develop relationships with prospective clients, and drive revenue growth. You will promote our comprehensive suite of logistics, customs clearance, customs warehousing, fulfilment (including Amazon FBA), and UK distribution services. This role is highly strategic, allowing the Director...\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

Audit Partner (RI) | Top 15 Firm | BirminghamAre you an ambitious Audit Director ready for partnership, or an established Audit Partner seeking a dynamic, growth-focused environment where you can directly influence strategic directionDo you want to lead and shape the audit presence in Birmingham for a multi-award-winning, fast-growing firmAbout the FirmThis Top 15 Firm is one of the region's leading full-service accountancy and business advisory practices. Backed by an ambitious strategy to double in size, the practice provides an exceptional platform for commercial expansion, technical excellence, and regional leadership.ResponsibilitiesDrive strategic growth and lead the commercial development of the audit practice across the regional market.Oversee a diverse portfolio of ambitious, mid-market, and corporate clients, ensuring outstanding service delivery and technical quality.Hold Responsible Individual (RI) status, signing off on statutory audit engagements in full compliance with regulatory standards.Lead, mentor, and build a high-performing audit team, fostering continuous professional development and internal career progression.Contribute directly to partnership decision-making, firm-wide governance, and long-term strategic direction.Leverage wider service-line capabilities to deliver comprehensive advisory solutions to complex client groups.As an Audit Partner you will:ACA / ACCA qualification (or equivalent) with active Responsible Individual (RI) status.Proven track record as an Audit Partner or senior Audit Director within a recognized public practice firm.Strong commercial acumen with a demonstrated capability in business development and client acquisition.Exceptional team leadership skills, with a track record of inspiring and developing talent.What You'll Receive25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).Hybrid working model with 2-3 days per week remote flexibility.Enhanced employer pension contribution.Full private medical care cover.Executive performance-related partner bonus scheme.On-site gym facilities, showers, and dedicated cycle storage.At Austin Rose, we specialise in Public Practice recruitment and use our market insight to support professionals in securing roles aligned with their long-term ambitions.#audit #publicpractice #icaew #auditpartnerTPBN1_UKTJ

About The RoleJob Title: Baler and Compactor Field Service EngineerDivision: phs WastekitPurpose of RoleService Engineers are responsible for servicing and maintaining recycling equipment on a reactive and scheduled basis. They will work towards achieving their own targets as well as customer SLA’s. Service level agreements are agreed and set with our customers and must be achieved. Service Engineers will work closely with the Service Planning Supervisor, Technical Manager and Operations Director to ensure an efficient and safe delivery. Customer Service\n\n • To liaise with the call controllers and Field Service Supervisor’s to provide the best service to the customers.\n, • The engineer is expected to help plan their daily work to maximize customer service, achieve the highest standards and productivity using electronic and verbal communications as appropriate.\n, • The engineer should always try and take ownership of engineering issues so that the customer is provided with good service.\n, • Engineers are expected to achieve targets set by their Field Service Supervisor and be aware of all customer service level agreements and aim to adhere to them always.\n, • May be required to work out of area during periods of varying workload volumes and during engineer shortages which can require overnight stays.\nRecords and Documentation\n\n, • To complete all paperwork and electronic data as required by Wastekit or the customer according to the company procedures.\n, • Accurately record time, parts used and any other details either electronically or manually as required.\n, • Prompt action should be taken to ensure replacement parts are acquired to replenish van stock or parts specially ordered to return to a breakdown being mindful of any customer SLAs.\n, • Pass on any new business leads to sales department.\nSkills/Knowledge and Qualifications Required\n\n, • Shall have good fault-finding and diagnostic skills\n, • To be able to understand hydraulic and electrical circuit diagrams.\n, • Will be able to show and apply sound knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic principles\n, • Can use and understand various electrical and hydraulic test equipment\n, • Update engineering knowledge when able.\n, • Always use cost effective but safe measures to carry out tasks.\n, • Can work with the minimum of supervision.\n, • To attend meetings and training courses as required by your Field Service\nStandards\n\n, • Comply with all requirements in the Work Instruction for Engineer Responsibilities.\n, • Comply with instructions given by Field Service Supervisors, Managers and Directors.\n, • To maintain and use company issued equipment and vehicles in a safe manner and according to PHS Group policies.\n, • To take responsibility for the safe keeping of stock and be accountable for stock balances.\n, • To keep accurate records (using stock usage sheets and or electronic recording as appropriate) of when and where the stock is used.\n, • Any documentation which is required to be returned to the office is done so in time.\n, • Vans should be kept clean, tidy and maintained as per MFM-02 Commercial Vehicle Transport Policy and appropriate care taken of PPE, tools and stock.\nDesirable Knowledge and Qualifications\n\n, • Ideally from a service engineering, electrical or hydraulic background with an ability to demonstrate the skill of fault finding and repair.\n, • City & Guilds in electrical and mechanical engineering.\n, • Competent in the use of electrical and hydraulic test equipment.\n, • A sound knowledge of single and three phase electrical equipment and hydraulic circuits.\n, • A mature disciplined approach and good personal administrative and customer care skills.\n, • 17th edition electrical regulations/City & Guilds electrical and mechanical engineering.\nIn return for your commitment and expertise, you will receive\n\n, • A competitive salary of £41,500.00 OTE £45,000.00\n, • We offer accredited ILM Training in house and external training.\n, • Ongoing career and development opportunities.\n, • Over £1000 worth of savings and discounts at Supermarkets and High Street stores with PHS Perks.\n, • Company pension.\n, • 24-hour wellbeing helpline.\n, • All kit required for working effectively on the road.\nIf you want a career with a well-established company, where you’ll be appreciated for the quality of your work, we would love to hear from you. Apply now.phs Group was founded in 1963 and we are the leading provider for Hygiene Services in the UK, Spain and Ireland with over 120,000 customers across 300,000 locations incorporating numerous businesses during its 63 years of business.Our businesses include: Washrooms, Healthcare, Floorcare, phs Direct, Direct 365, phs Greenleaf, Teacrate, Besafe, Wastekit and Compliance.At phs, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination.

Regional Sales Manager Hospitality Equipment (North UK) Location: North of England (Field-Based)Salary: Competitive Basic + Uncapped Commission + Company Car/Car Allowance + BenefitsAn established UK manufacturer with a strong reputation for innovation is looking for an ambitious Regional Sales Manager to drive growth across the South of England.This is an exciting opportunity to join a market-leading business supplying premium commercial kitchen equipment to restaurants, hotels, pubs, catering groups and foodservice operators. The company has an impressive portfolio of existing customers and a product range that delivers genuine operational benefits, helping clients reduce costs, improve efficiency and enhance sustainability.The Role Reporting to the Sales Director, you'll be responsible for developing new business while managing and growing relationships with existing customers across your territory.Key responsibilities include:Identifying and securing new business opportunities across the hospitality and foodservice sector.Building relationships with chefs, owners, operators, consultants, distributors and commercial kitchen designers.Delivering product demonstrations and presenting compelling commercial solutions.Managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through to negotiation and closing.Working closely with dealer and distribution partners to maximise market opportunities.Representing the business at industry events, exhibitions and customer demonstrations.Maintaining an accurate sales pipeline and forecasting through the CRM system.About You We're looking for someone with:Proven B2B field sales experience.Experience selling into the hospitality, catering, foodservice or commercial kitchen sectors is highly desirable.A track record of winning new business and exceeding sales targets.Excellent relationship-building and presentation skills.A consultative sales approach with strong commercial awareness.The ability to manage a large geographical territory independently.A full UK driving licence.What's on Offer Competitive basic salary.Uncapped commission structure.Company car or car allowance.Pension and additional benefits.Ongoing product training and career development.The opportunity to represent an innovative, premium product with clear competitive advantages in the market.If you're a driven sales professional looking to join a growing manufacturer with a genuinely differentiated product and significant market potential, we'd love to hear from you.To apply, please submit your CV for a confidential discussion.TPBN1_UKTJ

Competitive Permanent Birmingham 7-10 Posted 18 days ago Expires In 2 Months Job Description Commercial Property Partner | Birmingham | National Law FirmTake the lead. Drive growth. Build on an exceptional platform.A leading national law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Commercial Property Partner to join its established Birmingham office. This is an outstanding opportunity for a commercially minded property lawyer to play a pivotal role in the continued growth of a highly successful real estate practice.With an impressive client portfolio spanning developers, investors, occupiers, lenders, PLCs and public sector organisations, you'll have the support, infrastructure and cross-referral opportunities to further develop your practice while working alongside some of the most respected lawyers in the market.THE ROLE:Joining an ambitious and collaborative Real Estate team, you will advise on a broad range of high-value commercial property matters, including acquisitions and disposals, landlord and tenant work, investment transactions, development projects and portfolio management.This is a strategic appointment, and you'll be expected to contribute to the growth of the Birmingham office by strengthening client relationships, identifying new business opportunities and mentoring the next generation of property lawyers.THE CANDIDATE:You will be an established Commercial Property Partner or an ambitious Legal Director ready to take the next step. You'll have a strong reputation within the Midlands market, excellent technical expertise and a proven ability to win and develop work.Whether you have an established client following or an impressive track record of generating new instructions through long-standing relationships and business development, you'll be looking for a firm that will invest in your future and provide a genuine platform for growth.THE FIRM:This highly regarded national law firm continues to invest significantly in its Birmingham office and has built an enviable reputation for delivering pragmatic, commercial advice to an outstanding client base. Known for its collaborative culture and entrepreneurial approach, the firm empowers its Partners to shape their own practice while benefiting from a strong national network and first-class support.ON OFFER:Partnership opportunity within a nationally recognised Real Estate team.Access to an exceptional client base and quality instructions.A collaborative culture with genuine cross-selling opportunities across multiple practice areas.Competitive remuneration and comprehensive benefits package.Hybrid and flexible working.A clear strategic commitment to growing the Birmingham office and investing in its Partners.If you're considering your next move and want to join a firm that combines national strength with local market presence, we'd welcome a confidential discussion.To apply or to find out more about this opportunity, please contact Penny Trotman at eNL Legal Recruitment. All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence.

Competitive Permanent Birmingham 7-10 Posted around 2 months ago Expires In 30 Days Job Description Corporate Partner, Birmingham – International Law Firm – Strategic AppointmentA highly regarded international law firm is looking to strengthen its Birmingham office through the appointment of an experienced Corporate Partner. This is a key strategic hire and an excellent opportunity for an established corporate lawyer seeking a platform capable of supporting further growth within the Midlands market.The corporate team advises an impressive portfolio of clients including private and public companies, owner-managed businesses, private equity investors and international organisations across a broad range of sectors. The successful candidate will join a collaborative national practice with an enviable reputation for delivering high-quality transactional work.Applications are welcomed from Corporate Partners with a proven track record of advising on mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, joint ventures, restructurings and general corporate advisory matters. The firm is particularly keen to speak with individuals who have developed strong client relationships and can demonstrate a clear commitment to business development.You will be expected to play a leading role in the continued growth of the practice, working closely with colleagues across the firm's national and international network to maximise opportunities and further develop the corporate offering in the region.The successful candidate will possess:• Extensive experience handling complex corporate transactions• Strong commercial awareness and excellent client relationship skills• A demonstrable track record of business development and revenue generation• The ability to lead, mentor and develop teams• A collaborative approach and a desire to contribute to the wider success of the firmWhether you are an established Corporate Partner seeking a stronger platform or a Legal Director ready to take the next step, this opportunity offers access to high-quality work, significant internal support and genuine long-term career prospects.Competitive remuneration and partnership terms are on offer, together with the opportunity to join a firm that continues to invest heavily in its UK growth strategy.To apply or to register your interest in this position, please contact Penny Trotman on 0121 454 1004 or email penny.trotman@enllegal.co.uk quoting reference number PT 4302. All discussions will be handled in the strictest confidence.eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications within seven days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Company DescriptionWork with Us. Change the World.At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.Job DescriptionAbout our Team The Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Engineering team provides a range of services from the initial concept through Power Systems Analysis, Cabling, Substations, Transmission and Distribution Infrastructure, System Balancing and Compensation, Protection Systems, SCADA, Communications, Converter Station Design, HVDC Systems and Interconnectors including overseas links.In this leadership role, you will be a key member of our Transmission & Distribution team dedicated to engaging with our clients and directly contributing to the successful delivery of groundbreaking and technically challenging Substation design projects encompassing the T&D projects.This is a Technical Director level role in combination with integrated project management and delivery to support the growth of our UK & Ireland T&D practice.Here’s what you’ll do:Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Substation engineers and technical specialists.Provide strategic and technical leadership in the design, development, and implementation of HV Substation design, including the establishment of technical standards, procedures, and best practices.Review and approve engineering deliverables such as complex designs, reports, proposals, presentations and drawing packages.Provide technical expertise in bids and proposals and represent the Company in client meetings as a senior member of the Substations team, applying your experience and expertise to a range of exciting and interesting projects.Take responsibility for assigned project scope, technical delivery, and client engagement for Substation scope within projects.You will have the opportunity to be involved in large programmes of work like Great Grid Upgrade (GGP) projects.Oversee the preparation of detailed engineering designs, technical specifications, and construction packages.Provide expert technical evaluations and offer problem-solving solutions to different team members. Contribute to written proposals outlining all project details, including the timeline, resources, budget, objectives, and goals.Ensure your work meets safety, health, environmental, sustainability, and quality standards.Actively participate in business and strategic planning activities to identify opportunities to continue the growth of the business in the short, medium and longer-term.You will have the opportunity to collaborate with our Global Enterprise Capabilities teams to deliver projects in the region.Ensure design submissions comply with codes, standards such as IEEE, IEC, National Grid, and quality requirements.Assess emerging trends and technologies in Substation design.Enjoy the Perks. At AECOM, you'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.QualificationsReady to push the limits of what’s possible?Here’s what we’re looking for:Significant experience in UK development-related infrastructure engineering; likely from a private/consultancy background.Electrical Engineering degree with significant experience in Substation design engineering, supporting utility clients, with involvement in projects related to one or more of the following facility types: electrical transmission and distribution, onshore wind, solar energy, BESS and electrical substationsProposal/Bid development experience, including leading multi discipline proposals to completion.In-depth knowledge of HV Substation design engineering principles. Significant experience designing HV infrastructure at concept and FEED and detailed design stages.Understanding of electrical AC HV Plant infrastructure and equipment both AIS and GIS.Experience of design & site construction review, the role is primary plant focused, but knowledge and understanding of secondary system design will be advantageous.Working experience with the National Grid projects is advantageous.Chartership & Lead CDAE/CDAE/TP141 certifications are advantageous.Excellent written and verbal communication skillsWe celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com. At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives.If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!Additional InformationInterested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more!For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn (Francesca Siddle) About AECOMAECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: EngineeringExperience level: DirectorIndustry: Construction

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.WSP are seeking an enthusiastic and talented Associate to join the Roads team based in Birmingham.You will be providing technical leadership to our design teams and will use your knowledge and skills to deliver the right quality to time and budget. You will use those attributes to lead design teams and to mentor and support junior team members. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a track record of delivery of schemes in either the local or national transport arena. The role will involve:Support the North West and Midlands Regional Director with leadership and business development. Oversee multi-disciplinary projects of varying scale, complexity and value, managing budget and financial performance.Working directly with our clients, developing strong trusted relationships, proactively managing their expectations and comprehensively advising them. Undertake technical preparation, review and checking of deliverables.Work collaboratively with the Roads team and our colleagues in the wider Transport and Infrastructure business to achieve our aims and objectives.Using your technical ability and experience to support others to maximise their personal contribution to project/team goals.Lead and manage other staff members in the delivery of design drawings, standard construction details, specifications and bill of quantities, supporting the preparation of tender packages.Responsible for compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental Legislation and inhouse quality assurance standards/processes.Be actively involved with team resource coordination, supporting the setup of teams and putting the right people in the right roles.What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…A broad range of project experience, both within civil engineering discipline and multi-disciplinary projects, focusing on highways.Proven ability to lead a single or multiple design disciplines in relevant projects (i.e. road, public transport, active travel, public real and/or private development).Experience of contract document preparation or contract administration/site supervision using Public Works ContractsThe ability to use, direct and check the design outputs created in relevant softwares including but not limited to Autodesk Civils 3D, Bentley OpenRoads Designer, InfoDrainage and/or PDS.Expert client/stakeholder management and interpersonal skills are essential. Demonstrate ability to improve, motivate and encourage others, lead and implement change programmes, inspiring colleagues and drive an innovative and supportive culture. Act as a catalyst for change.Chartered Civil Engineer or an Incorporated Engineer with extensive post professional qualification experienceCommercial and strategic capability with a demonstrable track record in having identified and subsequently delivered new business opportunities.A thorough understanding and application of the relevant design codes such as the Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Manual for Streets, TSRGD, Local Authority design guidance and are well versed in the preparation of drawings for contract documentation and technical approvals including departures from standard applications.Experience of complying with Designers Duties under CDM regulations.Proactively manages change on tasks/projects, clearly communicating potential impacts on programme, cost, and quality.Influential and persuasive internally and externally, encourages open dialogue and feedback.Preferably able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC)Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today.#LI-CM1Full timePosting Date: 2026-04-15

Company DescriptionAt Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realise their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.For 75 years we have been leading the delivery of major transformational programmes. Our success at realising outcomes for clients has resulted in significant growth. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious Net Zero programmes from over 110 offices worldwide.Further to this success we are now facing a new wave of growth to achieve our ambitious 2025 vision. To achieve this, we need great people who are passionate about both delivering great outcomes to our clients and contributing to our future vision. This is made entirely possible through our entrepreneurial culture, allowing employees of all levels to directly influence the business and to own their career.The world is changing, and we have a responsibility to support that change, helping drive it and be part of it.Through the commitment, capability and care our team brings, we build trust between clients, suppliers, governments, and society. Delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us.We work smarter to face the challenges of the future; bringing the clarity that helps teams realise their full potential across the real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors.It’s how we’ve made the difference for 75 years. Transforming performance for a green, inclusive and productive world.Job DescriptionAs a Major Programmes Lead / Senior Programme Director or Programme Management Office Director, you will have experience in playing pivotal roles in 500m+ major capital programmes, across complex construction environments within sectors such as Central Government, Industrial, Life Sciences, Data Centres and Defence.You provide strategic leadership as a credible and accomplished programme delivery professional with a proven track record of delivering large-scale, high-value investments. You bring deep construction expertise, with the ability to operate seamlessly between strategic programme leadership and project-level detail, influencing key stakeholders and driving critical investment decisions.Accountable for end-to-end programme delivery, you lead programmes from early-stage definition and mobilisation through execution, transition and benefits realisation. Working across multi-disciplinary teams and complex stakeholder environments, you provide the leadership, governance and commercial acumen required to deliver successful outcomes with clarity, control and confidence for our clients.Key ResponsibilitiesPortfolio & Strategic Thinking: Define and champion the programme vision, ensuring alignment with client business objectives and investment strategies. Lead the successful delivery of major, complex capital programmes across the full lifecycle, from business case development and mobilisation through execution, transition and benefits realisation.Executive Leadership: Provide visible and credible leadership across multidisciplinary teams, creating a high-performance delivery culture. Establish and lead programme management and control frameworks that provide clear governance, accountability, transparency and confidence throughout programme delivery.C-Suite Stakeholder Influencing and Engagement: Implement a structured stakeholder engagement and management process, building strong relationships with senior clients (C-Suite), Boards, Steering Groups, Investors and supplier stakeholders. Build trusted relationships with C-suite executives, Boards, Steering Committees, investors, delivery partners and key stakeholders. Influence strategic decision-making, secure stakeholder alignment and effectively navigate complex governance and organisational environments.Commercial & Financial Stewardship: Maintain overall accountability for programme commercial performance and financial governance. Oversee forecasting, reporting, investment controls and value management, ensuring informed decision-making and delivery of agreed business outcomes.Risk Strategy, Health & Safety Leadership: Identify and mitigate health and safety risks, enforcing safeguards to protect all involved in programme delivery. Lead the development and implementation of programme-wide risk management and assurance strategies. Champion a culture of safety, wellbeing and compliance, ensuring effective controls are in place to protect people, assets and programme objectives.Governance and Delivery Leadership: Design and implement robust governance, reporting and assurance frameworks that support effective programme oversight and delivery. Ensure compliance with organisational, contractual and regulatory requirements while maintaining stakeholder confidence and supporting informed executive decision-making.Commission Management and Business Development: Lead the successful commercial and contractual management of commissions, ensuring delivery excellence, client satisfaction and achievement of performance objectives. Develop trusted client partnerships, identify strategic growth opportunities and actively contribute to business development and market expansion activities.People & Culture: Foster an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing culture across internal and client-facing teams. Build organisational capability through coaching, mentoring and talent development, while leading people management activities that support individual growth, team performance and the One Business cultureQualificationsThis is a Director level role. To excel in this role, you will have:Proven experience delivering high-profile, large-scale, complex transformation/real estate programmes (250-500m+) with demonstrable achievement of tangible benefits and outcomes for clients/employers.Ability to prioritise and optimise complex programmes ,responding to internal and external influences over the programme lifecycle.Strong project delivery background with progression into programme leadership within a construction environmentExperience leading and integrating large multidisciplinary teams including project management, project controls, technical and commercial teamsStrong understanding and practical application of construction project delivery models, procurement routes and contracts (NEC, JCT)Excellent understanding of project controls methodologies and application including schedule management, cost control and risk and opportunity management at a project and programme levelExperience operating at C-suite level – demonstrating exceptional communication skills including presentation of data to influence outcomesSupply chain management experience, specifically Tier 1 managementExceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with demonstrable experience in dealing with third parties and customersAn expert practitioner of industry best practice programme management methodologies, preferably within a real estate environment.Practical experience in establishing health and safety leadership activities and thorough understanding of legislative requirements including CDM and Building Safety Act.An experienced and first-class people manager, dedicated to nurturing talent within the organisation and supporting professional growth among clients’ teams.Demonstrate an understanding and application of digital tools and strategy, including the use of AI Education to a degree/postgraduate/equivalent level in a relevant technical discipline (eg Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, MBA)Professional accreditation (eg. RICS, CIOB, APM )Health and Safety Qualification (eg IOSH, NEBOSH)Additional InformationOur inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to effect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment.At Turner & Townsend, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from all sectors of the community, and we strongly believe that this diversity is what creates great solutions for our clients, bringing together people with different ideas and skills who want to push boundaries. In celebration of our diversity and to keep this agenda at the forefront of what we do, we have several internal networks, such as LGBT+, Diversity & Inclusion, and Race & Ethnicity which create a safe space for employees to express themselves and to drive change.Please find out more about us at #LI-MM1SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: TwitterInstagramLinkedInIt is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: ConsultingExperience level: Mid-Senior LevelIndustry: Construction

Associate Director, FM ConsultancyGleeds Built Asset SolutionsNottingham | Birmingham | HybridAbout this opportunityOur Facilities Management team are a crucial component of our growing Built Asset Solutions offering, providing expert guidance, advice and management services to national and local client organisations. We are searching for an FM specialist to join us as a key member of our FM consultancy team, play an important role in the management, delivery and growth of the discipline. You'll join a collaborative and inclusive team of industry experts in a team providing high standards of service to national and regional, public and private sector clients. As associate director, you will lead facilities management consultancy commissions and support the growth of the FM team. They will turn client objectives into practical improvements across operating models, compliance, procurement, mobilisation, commercial management, asset information and service performance.The role combines hands-on delivery with client leadership. The successful candidate will take day-to-day ownership of significant assignments, manage project teams and maintain commercial control, working with a Director as account sponsor for the largest, highest-risk or most strategic commissions.This is a delivery-led role, with responsibility for commissions, clients, people and fees, supporting directors and business-unit leads by:Leading defined commissions and workstreams from mobilisation through to completionActing as the principal day-to-day contact for clients, with director support where appropriateManaging agreed fees, programme, resourcing, quality and project riskLeading and developing consultants and senior consultants working across their assignmentsContributing to bids, proposals, client development and repeat workEscalating material commercial, technical, legal or reputational risks to the DirectorWorking within Gleeds governance, quality and professional indemnity requirementsAs associate director you'll benefit from:Car allowance entitlement26 days annual leave + bank holidaysHoliday buy & sell scheme (buy up to 10 additional days annually)Annual professional subscription paymentEnhanced 39 week paid maternity leave benefitOpportunities to develop and grow your careerHealth & wellbeing benefitsExclusive corporate partnership offers and discountsHybrid working & flexible working arrangementsA contributory pension schemeWho we’re looking for;Knowledge, skills & behaviours required for this role include:Strong senior-level experience in facilities management, estates or built-asset consultancy, normally gained over at least eight yearsExperience of leading FM, estates, compliance, procurement, mobilisation or service-improvement assignmentsExperience of working across complex or multi-site estates and with outsourced or managing-agent delivery modelsGood working knowledge of both hard and soft FM servicesExperience of managing senior client relationships and presenting findings and recommendations clearlyExperience of managing project teams, programmes, budgets and competing prioritiesCommercial understanding of scopes, fees, supplier pricing, contracts, service levels and performance measuresExperience of producing clear reports, improvement plans, governance packs and management informationPractical experience of contractor or supplier performance managementExperience of contributing to bids, proposals or the development of existing client accountsAbout us Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment. Gleeds is committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. We uphold the principles of Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) and embrace the diversity of our teams. As an equal opportunities employer, we provide support, flexibility and accessibility for all. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact our Talent Team at careers@gleeds.com#LI-JL2 #LI-HYBRIDCareers Site Advertising End DateNot SpecifiedInternal Advertising End DateNot SpecifiedAll LocationsNottinghamAll Locations is a required fieldSectorReal Estate & PropertyAdvertising SalaryNot Specified

Company DescriptionTurner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.Please visit our website: Job DescriptionTurner & Townsend is one of the leading consultancy providers to the Infrastructure sector and we have a thriving UK Estimating team making the difference for a large number of clients both in the UK and Overseas. We are now looking for talented Associate Director-level Estimating professionals with proven Water sector experience to work within the South East and Midlands regions on a wide range of projects and major programmes of work, and to support the leadership of our ambitious growth plans.Although our work is predominantly for regionally based clients, as workload requires, our estimating staff have the opportunity to work remotely (within region) on estimating tasks for our clients both nationally and internationally.Our team deliver a wide range of Estimating outputs for our clients, to support their decision making, including:Estimate Production (from Order of Magnitude estimates through to detailed estimates built up from first principles)Estimating AssuranceEstimating Support to Major Programme Set upCost intelligence and benchmarkingAs an Associate Director within the Estimating team at Turner & Townsend you will be responsible for:Leading or managing the production of accurate and comprehensive estimates and cost plans for projects/programmes in the Water sector;Playing a leading role in the development and promotion of estimating good practice within Turner & Townsend in line with our Estimating Vision 2030;Playing a leading role in the region, helping to achieve regional strategic goals;Playing a leading role in the achievement of departmental objectives;Staying abreast of developments within own technical area of expertise;Working with Directors to construct bids for new work;Providing direction to staff working for you and with you on specific tasks;Responsibility for the development of junior members of the estimating teamTaking a lead role in interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages;Taking responsibility for developing new business opportunities with existing and new Turner & Townsend clients;Identifying and acting upon cross-selling opportunities;Staff management (where appropriate);Knowledge management .QualificationsQualified to high standard in Estimating or Quantity Surveying with proven relevant experience;Previous experience of working with estimating software packages;Desirable membership of RICS / CIOB /A. Cost E; Experience of working on Major Programmes and Projects in the Water sector is essential;Experience in leading and managing teams.Additional InformationOur inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.Please find out more about us at #LI-SM2SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: TwitterInstagramLinkedInIt is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: TwitterInstagramLinkedInIt is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: ConsultingExperience level: Mid-Senior LevelIndustry: Construction

Why join us?We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Associate with expertise in Consumer Regulatory law to join our growing Commercial team.The team advises household‑name clients across the food, retail, FMCG and hospitality sectors, supporting them on complex consumer regulatory, product compliance, sustainability, product safety and wider risk management issues, often with a UK and cross‑border dimension.This role offers the opportunity to work on high‑profile, strategically important matters, combining strong technical regulatory advice with practical, commercially focused solutions for clients operating in fast‑moving consumer markets.As a Senior Associate, you will play a key role in delivering high‑quality advice to clients, supporting on complex matters, and contributing to the continued development of the practice.You will be joining a supportive, collaborative and collegiate team, with real scope to shape the practice and progress your career.We would welcome applications from high‑performing Senior Associates who are ready for their first Director appointment, as well as experienced Senior Associates seeking a clear and structured career pathway.The role is ideally suited to candidates based in London with a flexible, hybrid working approach. We are also open to candidates based in our regional offices.ResponsibilitiesAdvising clients on consumer protection and product regulatory matters, including product compliance, safety, labelling, marketing and advertising.Supporting clients on product risk management, including regulatory strategy, incident response, product withdrawals and recalls.Advising on sustainability and green claims, helping clients navigate evolving regulatory and enforcement expectations.Assisting clients with regulatory investigations and engagement with enforcement bodies, including Trading Standards, the CMA and other sector regulators.Supporting cross‑border and multi‑jurisdictional matters, working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider DWF network.Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers, contributing to knowledge‑sharing and the continued development of the team.What will help you succeed in this role? EssentialQualified solicitor with experience working in a leading consumer regulatory, commercial or regulatory team.Strong experience advising on consumer protection, product compliance, product safety and/or regulatory risk management.Practical knowledge of consumer-facing regulatory frameworks, including enforcement, investigations and regulator engagement (e.g. CMA, Trading Standards).Experience advising clients in consumer‑focused sectors such as retail, FMCG, food, hospitality or manufacturing.Excellent drafting and advisory skills, with the ability to provide clear, pragmatic and commercially focused guidance.Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with sound commercial judgement and attention to detail.Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence working directly with clients and internal stakeholders.Experience supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and contributing positively to team culture and development is desirable.What we offer?We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.About usDWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.

What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons. As an Associate/Associate Director, you will take a senior leadership role in the delivery of structural engineering services for Civil infrastructure projects. You will be responsible for leading project teams, managing client relationships, and driving technical excellence and innovation.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the bridge/civil engineering function across projects of varying sizes, ensuring delivery to high standards of quality and safetyAct as a trusted advisor to clients, providing strategic guidance and technical expertise on complex challengesDrive innovation in structural design, digital engineering, and sustainability initiatives.Mentor and develop engineers, and technical teams, fostering a culture of excellence and collaborationSupport business development through strategic proposals, bids, and client presentationsEnsure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards and regulatory requirements across all projects.What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…We’re looking for an experienced leader with a strong technical background and a passion for bridge engineering. It is expected that you will be a Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer with extensive post professional qualification experience. It is expected that this experience will include the following:Proven ability to manage complex projectsPractical knowledge and experience of bridge design, maintenance and assessment Practical knowledge and experience of project management of bridge projectsProven knowledge in design, maintenance and supervision of structures related projects together with a track record of innovation in design and management of structures. Ideally this should include new build, maintenance, assessment and strengthening of bridges and civil structures infrastructureStrong commercial awareness and client-facing skillsUnderstanding and experience of use of Eurocodes and their application to bridge designGood communication and interpersonal skills are essentialImagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself? With us, you can. Apply today.#LI-JL1 We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?Work-life balanceAt WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.Inclusivity & BelongingWe welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.Health & WellbeingWe are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.Flex your timeTo enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.Your developmentWe understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.#WeAreWSPHere at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application. Full timePosting Date: 2026-08-13

Underwriting & Governance Analyst (Underwriting Enablement Team Lead)Leeds (Preferred) | Manchester | BirminghamHybrid Working – 3 days in the office, 2 days from homeShape the future of underwriting governance at Markel !At Markel, we believe insurance is about far more than policies and paperwork. It's about helping people move forward with confidence and supporting businesses when they need us most. As we continue to evolve our underwriting function, we're creating an exciting new opportunity for an ambitious underwriting professional to join us as an Underwriting & Governance Analyst, taking a lead role within our newly established Underwriting Enablement Team. This isn't a traditional governance role.We're looking for someone who is equally comfortable rolling up their sleeves on technical underwriting matters whilst helping lead and develop a team. It's a unique opportunity to step into a player-coach leadership role, combining governance expertise, technical underwriting support, stakeholder management and people leadership. If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely influence how a function operates, build new processes, develop people and work closely with senior underwriting leaders, this could be your next career move.The Opportunity:Reporting directly to the Underwriting Director, you'll play a critical role in supporting the wider underwriting leadership team by ensuring robust governance, regulatory compliance, underwriting controls and operational excellence across the business.You'll be responsible for helping maintain the frameworks and processes that keep our underwriting function operating effectively, while also leading and developing a newly formed team that supports Product, Pricing and Underwriting leaders across Markel UK.This role offers significant visibility across the business and the opportunity to help shape how the Underwriting Enablement Team develops over the coming years.What You'll Be Doing:Technical Underwriting & GovernanceMaintaining underwriting governance standards across the businessReviewing and approving non-standard endorsementsSupporting underwriting controls, delegated authorities and governance processesMonitoring adherence to underwriting guidelines and protocolsSupporting the implementation of legal and regulatory changesAnalysing underwriting data and governance reportingWorking closely with Product Line Leaders and senior stakeholdersSupporting governance, reinsurance and operational projects that contribute to profitability and regulatory objectivesActing as a key point of contact for governance-related queries and technical underwriting supportTeam LeadershipLeading, coaching and developing the Underwriting Enablement TeamProviding guidance, support and performance management across the teamAllocating and prioritising workloadsBuilding processes, structure and operating models within a newly created functionHelping shape the future direction of the team as it grows and evolvesBusiness PartnershipBuilding strong relationships with Underwriting Product Leaders, Pricing and senior managementDriving continuous improvement and process efficiencySupporting strategic underwriting priorities while ensuring governance excellenceChampioning knowledge sharing and technical excellence across Markel UKWhat We're Looking For:We're open to candidates from a variety of underwriting backgrounds, but you'll ideally bring:Significant experience within underwriting, technical broking or a governance-focused insurance roleStrong technical underwriting knowledgeExperience working with underwriting controls, governance or regulatory requirementsExcellent stakeholder management and communication skillsStrong analytical and organisational abilitiesExperience coaching, mentoring or leading othersACII qualification (or progression towards completion) would be advantageousA proactive, improvement-focused mindset with an interest in using technology and AI to improve processesProduct experience within: Financial Lines, Liability, Commercial insurance would be beneficial, however we're primarily looking for strong technical underwriting capability and leadership potential.Why This Role?This role offers something genuinely different.You'll have the opportunity to:Lead a newly created team and help define its future directionCombine technical underwriting expertise with people leadershipWork closely with senior underwriting leaders and decision-makersGain broad exposure across Product, Pricing and Underwriting functionsInfluence governance standards and operational excellence across the businessBuild leadership experience in a highly visible role with significant growth potentialWhy Markel?At Markel, we're proud of our people-first culture. We combine the ambition and opportunity of a global specialist insurer with the collaboration and support of a close-knit team. We empower our colleagues to take ownership, challenge the status quo and continuously develop their careers.What's in it for you?Competitive salaryAnnual bonus opportunity25 days holiday plus bank holidaysOption to buy and sell annual leavePrivate medical and dental coverCompany pension schemeLife assuranceIncome protectionTravel insuranceFully funded CII qualificationsOngoing career development and progression opportunitiesA flexible, supportive and inclusive working environmentReady to take the next step?If you're a technically strong underwriting professional who's ready to step into a broader leadership role and help shape the future of underwriting governance at Markel, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today and become part of a business that puts people first and continuously strives for better.Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at rec@markel.com or call us at 0161 507 5827 to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.#LI-PC1#LI-Hybrid #PlayYourPartUKSummaryLocation: Leeds - UK; Manchester - UK; Birmingham - UKType: Full time

Company DescriptionWork with Us. Change the World.At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.Job DescriptionStart here. Grow here.With unprecedented opportunity across the UK and Ireland Water industry, AECOM’s Water business is seeking a Technical Director, Capture Management Lead to join the Water Strategy & Growth team.In this pivotal leadership role, you will be responsible for driving strategic growth and securing major enterprise-level critical pursuits (typically 25m + revenue) in the Water sector. This position requires visionary leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to lead and take full ownership of capture & positioning strategies. Reporting to the Strategy & Growth Director for Water, the role will require developing and implementing winning capture and client positioning strategies, fostering collaboration across global and regional business lines, and ensuring operational excellence throughout the pursuit lifecycle. The role offers flexibility, with remote/virtual work options and travel as required.Key Responsibilities:Strategic Leadership & Business DevelopmentLead and win enterprise critical pursuits (ECP / Tier 2) as the Capture Lead, owning the pursuit strategy from identification through to submission.Direct discovery, pre-positioning, differentiation, and delivery strategies for major transformative programmes including both new business opportunities and the renewal / extension of existing strategic opportunities within key accounts.Own pursuit governance, bid budgets, winning pursuit team composition and partnering / supply chain selection.Lead a holistic approach to capture strategy development, including client listening, win strategy, solution development, marcomms planning, bid planning & review through to debrief & lessons learnt.Establish and nurture client relationships to identifying bespoke needs, leveraging proactive engagement to inform and validate solutions.Analyse competitive landscapes, leveraging insights from recent wins and losses to refine strategies.Help to build and maintain a diversified pipeline of qualified opportunities, ensuring alignment with business strategy and goals.Collaborate with global and regional leaders to develop and execute growth plans aligned with AECOM’s strategic priorities.Partner with Client Account Managers, Market Sector Leaders, and other business line representatives to leverage Our Client Promise in delivering capture outcomes that align with client expectations.Team Collaboration & MentorshipPartner with bid, marketing, technical, operations and commercial teams to prepare Capture Plans for complex proposals.Drive cultural change in approach to capture, facilitating the adoption of AECOM’s positioning and pursuit playbooks and roll out of supportive training across Water.Facilitate pursuit strategy meetings and provide guidance and coaching for client engagement/positioning, presentation and interview teams.Promote a collaborative approach, leveraging multidisciplinary teams from across the region and globe to achieve success.Guide technical writers to develop dynamic and compelling content (all channels not just RFP), that is both compliant and compelling / persuasive.Ensure partnership between technical, marketing and bidding staff for proposal best practices.Operational ExcellenceDrive integrated strategies to improve capture and win rates and secure transformative programs.Champion the complete sales lifecycle aligned to best practice, including ensuring quality assurance and adherence to Green Light Analysis and Go/No-Go rigor.Coordinate with strategic marketing to plan and execute effective pursuit-based positioning campaigns that supports client positioning/engagement and elevated brand awareness.Ensure compliance with commercial, financial, legal, and governance elements of opportunities and contracts.Drive accountability for delivering sales metrics and achieving high capture/win rates.Innovation & ImpactPosition AECOM’s innovative solutions, including sustainability & ESG, digitalisation, and equity-focused initiatives, to meet client transformation agendas.Leverage AECOM’s ‘Think & Act Global’ expertise and enterprise capabilities to deliver value-driven, client-focused outcomes.Harness potential of key growth enablers such as digital and technological innovations, including AI and autonomy, to provide competitive advantage in a rapidly changing world.Influence & Relationship ManagementBuild trust with client decision-makers, delivery partners and internal stakeholders, including Client Account Managers, Market Sector Leaders, Regional Business Line Leaders, and Executive Boards.Innovative thinker, problem solver and willing to challenge teams to stretch beyond the norm.Demonstrate resilience and adaptability, ensuring focus remains on those opportunities which will deliver growth ambitions and provide greater value to our clients.Enjoy the Perks.At AECOM, you'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days. We recognise that everyone’s circumstances are different, so we’re more than happy to discuss part-time or flexible working arrangements.QualificationsReady to push the limits of what’s possible?Here’s what we’re looking for:Degree level relevant qualification (preferable)Demonstrated leadership experience of critical pursuit capture strategy development and alignment with business targets and growth strategy within a consultancy environment.Proven track record of successfully leading strategic and complex pursuit strategies (Net Service Revenue above 25m) across multi-disciplinary and multi-locational teams, including working alongside clients, delivery partners and supply chain.Proven ability to deliver sales metrics and develop compelling client-centric value proposition.Demonstrated ability to collaborate at all organisational levels – strong leadership skills with experience of building and managing large and diverse pursuit/capture teams.Relevant Water Industry experience together with working in a global matrix organisation (preferable).Additional InformationWe celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAccomodations@aecom.com.At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more!At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.About AECOMAECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address ReasonableAccommodationsUKI@aecom.com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: Business DevelopmentExperience level: Mid-Senior LevelIndustry: Construction

Audit Partner\n Location: BirminghamSalary: Competitive package, dependent on experience Are you an experienced audit leader looking for the opportunity to shape the future of a growing professional services team? This is a senior leadership opportunity with a well-established organisation within the accountancy sector, offering the chance to influence strategy, develop client relationships, and play a key role in the continued growth of a successful practice. The organisation is investing heavily in its future growth plans and is seeking an ambitious Audit Partner to strengthen its presence in Birmingham. This role would suit an experienced Director ready to progress into partnership, or an established Partner looking for a new challenge within a forward-thinking environment. As an Audit Partner, you will combine technical expertise, commercial insight, and leadership capability to deliver high-quality audit services while supporting the continued expansion of the audit function. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to shape strategy, enhance client delivery, and develop a high-performing team. What you'll be doing:\n\n • Leading a portfolio of audit engagements, ensuring high standards of quality, compliance, and client service\n, • Providing technical guidance across complex audit assignments and supporting best practice across the team\n, • Building and maintaining strong relationships with a diverse range of clients across multiple sectors\n, • Identifying opportunities for growth through business development and networking activity\n, • Supporting the development, mentoring, and progression of audit professionals\n, • Contributing to wider strategic discussions and helping influence the future direction of the practice\n, • Working collaboratively with senior leadership to strengthen market presence in Birmingham\nWhat we're looking for:\n\n, • ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification\n, • Registered Individual (RI) status with proven audit signing experience\n, • Strong background in a senior audit position within a professional services environment\n, • Extensive technical audit knowledge with a strong focus on quality and compliance\n, • Experience leading and developing teams effectively\n, • Commercial awareness with the ability to identify and support business opportunities\n, • Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues\n, • Previous experience at Director level or within a Partner role would be advantageous\nWhat's on offer:\n\n, • Competitive salary and partnership-level package, dependent on experience\n, • The opportunity to play a key role in the growth of a respected accountancy organisation\n, • A senior leadership position with genuine influence over strategy and future direction\n, • Supportive environment focused on collaboration, professional development, and progression\n, • The chance to work with ambitious businesses across a broad range of industries\n, • A culture that values initiative, teamwork, and recognising individual contribution\n\n Based in Birmingham, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced audit professional seeking a long-term leadership position within a growing accountancy practice. For further information or a confidential discussion regarding this Audit Partner opportunity, please get in touch. We welcome conversations with experienced professionals who are considering their next career move.

An opportunity to inherit and manage a portfolio of large corporate clients in a senior client-facing position, focused on strategic relationship management and complex risk solutions rather than pure new business. You'll work with organisations typically ranging from £100m-£800m turnover, acting as the lead adviser across each account. The role involves building relationships with senior stakeholders, overseeing insurance and risk programmes, and coordinating specialist teams to deliver the best outcomes for clients. Must have:\n\n • Proven experience as a Corporate Account Executive, Account Director or Client Director within a broker\n, • A strong track record managing complex, high-value corporate accounts\n, • The credibility to engage with board-level decision makers\n, • The ability to take ownership of a portfolio and build trusted client relationships\nThis opportunity would suit an established Client Director or a senior corporate Account Executive looking to step into a broader strategic role within the corporate market. You'll inherit an established portfolio of significant corporate clients, supported by experienced broking, placement and specialist teams. The focus is on deepening client relationships, delivering strategic advice and identifying opportunities for growth across the portfolio. Hybrid working, realistic targets and a comprehensive benefits package complete a genuinely attractive opportunity within a well-regarded corporate team.

Corporate Restructuring Director – Birmingham Location: Birmingham (hybrid working available)Level: Director / Senior DirectorService line: Corporate Restructuring / Insolvency (Advisory + Formal appointments)Cherry Professional has partnered with a high-performing accountancy practice in Birmingham in order to recruit a Corporate Restructuring Director to help lead and grow its restructuring offering. This is a senior opportunity for an experienced restructuring professional who enjoys combining technical delivery, client leadership, and business development, with a clear route to PartnershipThe OpportunityYou’ll take a leading role in delivering a broad range of corporate restructuring assignments, working closely with Partners and the wider advisory/tax teams. The remit will be a mix of hands-on case delivery and market-facing growth, with autonomy to shape the service line and develop a strong Midlands profile.Key Responsibilities\n\n • Lead and deliver corporate restructuring workstreams including:\n \n, • Independent business reviews (IBRs), options reviews, stakeholder support and turnaround planning\n, • Contingency planning, cashflow/working capital advisory, short-term liquidity support\n, • Formal insolvency assignments (where licensed), including Administrations, CVLs, MVLs, CVAs and advisory around distress scenarios\n \n, • Act as a senior point of contact for directors, lenders, and key stakeholders\n, • Manage, mentor and develop a team of restructuring professionals (and collaborate with other service lines)\n, • Drive pipeline through referrals and new business activity across Birmingham and the wider Midlands (banks, PE, lawyers, corporates, advisers)\n, • Support the Partners with proposals, pitching, fee negotiation and strategic growth initiatives\nWhat We’re Looking For\n\n, • Strong track record in corporate restructuring (advisory and/or formal insolvency)\n, • Proven ability to lead assignments, manage stakeholders and deliver commercially sound outcomes\n, • Demonstrable business development capability (referral network, origination, or strong market presence)\n, • JIEB qualified \n, • Confident people leader with experience developing high-performing teams\n, • UK driving licence and ability to travel locally as required\nWhat’s On Offer\n\n, • Highly competitive salary + bonus (dependent on experience and portability of billings)\n, • Hybrid working and flexible benefits package\n, • Strong platform for progression (including a clear path to Partner where appropriate)\n, • High-quality client base and a collaborative, multi-service accountancy environment\nInterested?If you’re a Corporate Restructuring professional considering a move in Birmingham, apply with your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.Cherry Professional are recruiting for this opportunity on behalf of our client. Please view our Privacy Policy on our website to understand how your data will be used if you apply for this role.

Your new companyJoin a rapidly growing firm that offers a variety of projects, fast-track progression, and a great team spirit without the politics often found in larger firms. This dynamic and forward-thinking organisation values innovation and excellence and is looking to expand its already successful executive management incentives team. \n Your new roleWe have opportunities for all grades from Associate Director down to Assistant Manager, based anywhere in the UK. In these roles, you will assist with or lead the management and development of share schemes, design and implement share incentive plans, and provide expert advice to stakeholders. Your strategic planning and execution will enhance employee engagement and retention. Ideally, you will have working knowledge of SEIS/EIS, Employee Ownership Trusts, executing management buyouts, share valuations, and M&A experience would be advantageous. You will provide share scheme services to a variety of clients, from small, fast-growing companies to large corporate entities and international groups. \n You will be providing tax advice on a range of share-related tax matters including: \n\n • ERS issues\n, • EMI\n, • CSOP\n, • Hurdle Shares\n, • Unapproved options\n\n What you'll need to succeedTo succeed, you'll need proven experience in managing share schemes, strong knowledge of relevant regulations, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly.What you'll get in returnThe role offers a competitive salary plus performance-based bonuses, flexible and hybrid working arrangements, generous holiday entitlement, a pension scheme, professional development opportunities, and health and wellness programs. \n What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Opportunity to join a highly respected family law department in the Wst Midlands and work as part of a Legal 500 firm that has forged a stellar reputation dealing with HNW & high-profile clients. This opportunity in particular will be to take on a senior role as within their highly successful Family Law team. This role can offer you: - Full Autonomy - HNW Clients - High Quality Work You will be joining a small team, but with scope to increase headcount and add to the existing client base. This position will be based in their Birmingham city centre office, however, there is also scope to join other offices in the Midlands. Ideally, you will be a Senior Solicitor with a minimum of 8 years' PQE and will either be at Partner, Legal Director or Senior Associate. This role will see you working across a variety of predominantly privately funded matters, including Divorce, Financial remedy, Domestic violence, Children law / Children Act applications, Emergency applications and orders. There will, however, be a particular emphasis on Special Guardianship matters. The majority of the work is complex, so experience of dealing with complex matters on behalf of HNW individuals will be essential for this role. There will also be an emphasis on business management and helping the department grow, whilst also working with your existing colleagues & client base to improve processes. The business is going through a highly successful period with all departments busier than ever, leading to a consistent increase in turnover & profit, so this is an opportune time to join and be part of the growth. As a Senior Associate or Partner, you will be working with the existing management team and ensuring that team KPI's are achieved, new processes are implemented, recruitment is dealt with, and client targets are achieved. Salary will be based on PQE but will likely start at £60,000 - £90,000 + Partner Benefits Scheme. For further information, please speak with Nick Skelly at QED Legal.

Role: Public Law Solicitor - Birmingham \n A Legal500, Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Public Law Solicitors for highly sought permanent position. \n Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. \n Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. \n Public Law Department Background \n Our client’s Public Law department has experience in all aspects of civil liberties and judicial review against the HMRC, local authority, NHS, planning Judicial Review including obtaining emergency orders and other interim relief to prevent breaches of human rights. Their department regularly follow up judicial reviews with actions for damages in both the County and High Courts and successfully pursue matters to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. \n The quality of the department is repeatedly demonstrated by its high success rates, with award winning cases, many of which are recorded in the reported case journals, raising new and important issues, and creating legal precedents for the future. \n The Public Law Department is recognised as a leader in its field by Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 for its depth of experience in immigration and civil liberties challenges. As a well-established firm, our client is well known to the Legal Aid Agency (LAA), the Courts, and the Government Legal Department (GLD). \n Our client also collaborates with other firms on funding and case management issues, and has a close working relationship with a number of barristers’ chambers with relevant expertise in public law. \n Our client carries out both publicly and privately funded work. \n Main Duties and Responsibilities \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Responsible for all aspects of Public Law work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n, • Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities\n, • Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department\n, • Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Public Law work including: Unlawful detention; False imprisonment; Abuse by detention staff and removal escorts; Conditions in detention; Age assessments; Asylum support; Challenging non-appealable decisions; Challenging removal notices; NHS & Local Authority challenges; Policies, practices and decisions made by the Immigration and Asylum Tribunals (First-tier Tribunal / Upper Tribunal) ; Bail decisions\n, • The work may also include challenging non-immigration issues such as data protection, housing etc…\n, • Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency\n, • Drafting essential legal documents, including witness statements and processing evidence\n, • Preparing formal applications, including application forms, indexes of documents, and letters of representation\n, • Attending client conferences and court hearings\n, • You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company\n\n Key Skills Required \n\n • Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying\n, • Law Society Immigration Accreditation Level 2 & Supervisor NOT necessary but desirable\n, • Strong management skills\n, • Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals\n, • Previous proven Solicitor experience and working to key performance indicators\n, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Public Law issues\n, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n, • Working knowledge of the Legal Aid Guidance for Public Law matters and have the ability to service privately funded cases\n, • Have extensive experience in dealing with all Public Law related work\n, • Experience in own advocacy is an advantage\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. \n On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will allow hybrid-working in accordance with the company policy. \n About Gemini Recruitment: \n Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK. \n By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

I am delighted to be supporting a top-tier professional services firm with the appointment of an experienced Company Secretary Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for an established Company Secretary to help manage and grow the future of a highly regarded Company Secretarial function. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Leadership & Team Management: Manage, mentor and develop the CoSec team while overseeing work allocation to ensure efficient, cost-effective service delivery\n, • Strategic & Operational Growth: Drive the strategic expansion of the CoSec offering, embracing legal tech, AI and process improvements to streamline operations and expand service lines\n, • Senior Advisory & Governance: Act as the technical lead on complex governance matters, including director duties, ECCTA impacts, policy drafting, complex PSC enquiries and statutory register reconstructions\n, • Client & Business Development: Manage key client relationships, support Partners on pitches and fee proposals and identify opportunities to expand existing client engagements\n, • Cross-Practice Collaboration: Work closely alongside internal legal teams (Corporate, Commercial, Employment, Real Estate) to provide seamless governance support across complex transactions\n\n Key Skills & Experience \n\n • Strong background in a company secretarial leadership role or corporate legal background, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment\n, • Deep technical knowledge of the Companies Act 2006, ECCTA, statutory compliance and broader UK corporate governance frameworks\n, • CGI/ICSA qualification or Law degree preferred\n, • Proven experience in team management, work allocation and managing the financial performance of a service line (fee proposals, WIP, invoicing)\n, • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to advise senior stakeholders and complex portfolio clients (experience with listed or large international groups is advantageous)\n, • High attention to detail, strong organisational capability and familiarity with modern governance tools\n\n Perks & Benefits \n\n • Salary: £60,000 – £75,000 per annum\n, • Hybrid Working: 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home\n, • Work-Life Balance: Exceptional work-life balance, including the scope to consider part-time working arrangements\n, • Professional Growth: Strong career development opportunities and full CGI study support provided \n\n If you are a seasoned governance professional looking for a leadership role offering great flexibility, autonomy and the chance to drive real growth, please get in touch for a confidential discussion. \n #INDMADS

About this opportunity \n We are looking for an ambitious individual to join us in our new Birmingham office and play a pivotal role in shaping its success. \n This opportunity is open to both experienced Internal Audit Managers and ambitious Assistant Managers who are ready to take the next step in their career, with support and development to progress into a Manager role in the near future. \n This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our West Midlands expansion. You will be joining a business that consistently demonstrates year-on-year growth and regularly wins audit clients from the Big 4 and Top 10. \n As we grow, our people-first culture remains central. We’re committed to being a responsible business, supporting healthy people, communities, and the environment. \n From day one, you’ll be trusted, empowered, and supported to reach your full potential through diverse, challenging work with interesting clients, and structured development – all within a collaborative, friendly, and high-performing environment. \n Working with a broad portfolio of organisations, you will be looking beyond the core internal audit essentials and will be providing your clients with advice and sector best practice that will really help them deliver on their objectives. \n This role is ideal for an experienced Internal Audit professional who is looking to take the next step in their career, whether you're already operating at Manager level or are an Assistant Manager ready for greater responsibility. You'll be encouraged to share ideas, play a key role in our growing audit team, and further develop your leadership, management and business development skills. \n Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Leading, planning and delivering a broad range of public sector and corporate internal audit engagements, reporting directly to our local Internal Audit Director\n, • Helping to develop our internal audit team, including coaching and mentoring staff to become accomplished risk and control specialists and business advisors, and playing a part in recruitment to further expand the team\n, • Monitoring budgets and agreeing fees for each assignment\n, • Managing client relationships and expectations, building strong relationships with your clients and ensuring that a quality service is delivered\n, • Contributing to business development activities in the sectors in which you operate\n\n What we are looking for \n To be considered for the role, you will have: \n\n • CIA/ACA Qualification (or equivalent)\n, • Experience of managing a broad portfolio of audit clients across some or all of the public sector, wider not-for-profit and corporate sectors\n, • The ambition to be a great people manager who enjoys developing and coaching their team\n, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that enable you to build rapport with people at all levels\n, • Strong organisational skills, enthusiasm, with a systematic approach and the ability to work to deadlines\n, • A willingness to travel as required\n, • A collaborative, team-focused mindset, with a desire to contribute to the overall success of Bishop Fleming\n, • Experience at Manager level, or as an Assistant Manager with the ambition to progress into a Manager role in the near future\n\n Why join us \n We are an award-winning certified Great Place to Work provider of Audit, Accountancy, Tax and Advisory services in the South West and West Midlands. With a turnover of £48m, we saw growth of almost 15% over the last 12 months. We are also currently ranked fifth in the Accountancy Age Mid-Tier Power Index and are the largest provider of audit services to multi-academy trusts in the academy sector. \n From owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and large businesses; to entrepreneurs and private individuals; we offer full services across a diverse range of sectors. \n With 9 offices, over 50 partners, and over 500 people, we have the capability and capacity to meet our clients’ needs. From owner-managed businesses to large businesses we have the full-service expertise to advise our clients. \n We are also a member of Kreston Global, a global network of independent accounting firms in more than 100 countries. \n We also offer a multifaceted benefits package, which includes: \n\n • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays\n, • Extra time off at Christmas - in addition to your annual leave entitlement, we close between Christmas and New Year\n, • A contributory Pension scheme\n, • Life assurance\n, • Simply Health cashback plan including access to 24/7 online GP service and counselling services\n, • Perkbox discounts and rewards platform with over 4,000 perks and discounts\n, • Social events with active social committees that plan internal and external events\n, • Numerous opportunities for development\n\n Please contact Grace Harris, Recruitment Advisor if you would like to discuss this opportunity further. \n We welcome applicants seeking flexible working arrangements, including part-time working or working from home, to support responsibilities such as caring commitments, further study, or interests outside of work. \n We are committed to welcoming new people into an inclusive working environment, where everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We support a culture where people are valued and treated with respect, and where differences are understood and celebrated. \n The more varied our workforce, the broader the expertise within our business. The broader our expertise, the greater our chances of innovation and success. That's why we're committed to equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion at every level. \n As part of our recruitment process and commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant working environment, we conduct background checks on all successful applicants. These checks will include verification of references, confirmation of right to work in the UK, and, where applicable, a standard or enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Further details will be provided during the recruitment process.

Are you a hands-on Financial Controller who enjoys being at the heart of the numbers rather than sat at a strategic distance from them?Looking for a role where you can take ownership of the finance function, work directly alongside an experienced Finance Director, and make a real impact within a growing business? We are delighted to be supporting a well-established business operating within a regulated trading and distribution environment in the search for a Financial Controller. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a stable and growing organisation in a broad, hands-on role based in Sutton Coldfield. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you'll take responsibility for day-to-day financial control, reporting, compliance and team management, ensuring the business has accurate and timely financial information to support key decision-making. This role would suit someone who enjoys being involved in the detail, taking ownership of reporting processes, and leading a small finance team while maintaining high levels of accuracy and control.The Role As Financial Controller, you'll oversee the finance function, manage monthly reporting processes, support budgeting and forecasting activities, and ensure robust financial controls are maintained across the business. You'll also take responsibility for compliance activities, including AML oversight, while supporting treasury and risk management processes.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Reporting & Control\n\n • Produce accurate monthly management accounts and reporting packs.\n, • Oversee month-end processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations.\n, • Deliver weekly and monthly performance reporting.\n, • Prepare variance analysis and commentary to support business performance reviews.\n, • Ensure financial records are accurate, complete and audit-ready.\nBudgeting & Forecasting\n\n, • Coordinate annual budgets and periodic forecasts.\n, • Monitor performance against budget and investigate key variances.\n, • Support strategic planning through financial analysis and modelling.\n, • Identify risks, trends and opportunities across the business.\nTreasury & Risk Management\n\n, • Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital requirements.\n, • Support day-to-day banking activities and treasury processes.\n, • Assist with financial risk management activities, including exposure monitoring and hedging where applicable.\n, • Maintain visibility of cash requirements and financial commitments.\nCompliance & Governance\n\n, • Oversee VAT returns and related reporting obligations.\n, • Support year-end accounts preparation and external audits.\n, • Ensure compliance with accounting standards and statutory requirements.\n, • Complete regulatory reporting and maintain accurate financial records.\nAML & Regulatory Oversight\n\n, • Act as the company's Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO).\n, • Maintain and develop AML policies, procedures and controls.\n, • Ensure compliance with relevant financial crime legislation and regulatory requirements.\n, • Provide guidance on AML matters and support continuous improvement initiatives.\nLeadership\n\n, • Manage and develop members of the finance team.\n, • Support the wider Finance & Operations function when required.\n, • Drive improvements to finance processes, controls and reporting.\n, • Act as deputy to the Finance Director during periods of absence.\nAbout You We're looking for an experienced and commercially aware finance professional who combines strong technical accounting skills with a practical, hands-on approach.Essential\n\n, • ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified or Qualified by Experience (QBE).\n, • Previous experience as a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager.\n, • Strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting experience.\n, • Experience within an SME environment.\n, • Knowledge of UK accounting standards and statutory reporting requirements.\n, • VAT and compliance experience.\n, • AML experience, including MLRO responsibilities or exposure.\n, • Advanced Excel skills.\n, • Previous experience managing or supervising finance staff.\nDesirable\n\n, • Experience within a trading, distribution, manufacturing or regulated environment.\n, • Treasury, foreign exchange or financial hedging experience.\n, • Experience working with external auditors.\n, • Corporation Tax knowledge.\n, • Proven experience improving finance processes and controls.\nWhat's on Offer?\n\n, • Salary in the region of £60,000 DOE\n, • Private healthcare\n, • Increasing annual leave entitlement with service\n, • A broad and varied Financial Controller position\n, • Direct support and mentorship from an experienced Finance Director\n, • Exposure to finance, treasury, compliance and operational reporting\n, • Genuine autonomy and ownership within a close-knit team\n If you're an experienced finance professional looking for a role where you can take ownership, add value and play a key part in the continued success of a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.Application Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of submitting your application, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. Thank you for taking the time to apply.

The Vacancy \n What can you expect? \n We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Legal PA to join our leading Dispute Resolution practice. \n In day-to-day business as in life, conflict can be unavoidable. Our team of highly experienced dispute experts offers specialised, professional and strategic commercial advice when it matters most. Skilled in litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution procedures such as mediation, our lawyers are committed to the client's best outcome. \n Responsibilities \n Diary management: \n\n • Ensure client meeting clashes do not occur\n, • Ensure fee earners have all the required materials for their client meetings\n, • Arrange meetings on behalf of partners/fee earners/clients\n, • Ensure business travel information is entered into calendars\n, • File management responsibilities - opening and closing files including ensuring electronic filing systems are maintained accurately and up to date\n, • Mailbox management with the ability to prioritise, categorise and respond to basic client requests and draft responses accordingly\n, • Monitoring and being the gatekeeper to fee-earners' mailbox in their absence\n, • Communicate regularly with fee earners to ensure that both parties are clear on priorities and what is on the "to do" list\n, • To undertake limited typing i.e urgent short documents (digital and non-digital dictation)\n, • Client liaison including take messages, pass on information and deal with simple queries\n, • Delegate work to the relevant secretarial resource e.g Document Production team, Practice Administration to ensure that PA time is maximised and the newly introduced model is being followed\n\n Proactive billing and credit control: \n\n • Assisting with Partners’ billing and financial requirements which includes\n, • Check InTapp time to ensure that fee earners' time recording is up to date\n, • Check with Senior Associates to ensure that all matters they want to invoice have been billed\n, • Build relationships with accounts department to ensure that billing issues are resolved quickly\n, • \n\n Marketing Support: \n\n • Liaise with Concierge to have new fee earner photos taken\n, • Saving photos in correct house style and in appropriate Marketing filesite folders\n, • Assisting with uploading and updating content on the website including; creating lawyer profiles, blogs and briefing papers\n, • Assisting with upload of files to the website to create links for hyperlinking in emails\n, • Proof reading and hyperlinking keywords in the text to relevant target pages on all content added to the site\n, • Bids\n, • Assisting with collating and maintaining Master CVs for each fee-earner and sorting by partner, director and other grade\n, • Assisting with updating bids credentials lists with matters from Chambers after each directories round\n, • Assisting with maintaining credentials database – adding to it by practice and sector\n, • Assisting with maintaining bidding library - adding to it by sector and sub-sector\n\n Business Development: \n\n • Assisting with management of fee earners' contact data including recording BD activities, updating marketing lists, assisting with pipeline/opportunity updates\n, • Assisting with collating information for expressions of interests and credentials documents\n, • Assisting with providing About Us documents\n, • Assisting with organising conference calls on behalf of the fee earners\n, • Assisting with organising transport, accommodation and related documentation for international travel as required - produce itinerary as appropriate\n, • Assisting with workload of team members within practice group and across the firm as required\n, • Any additional ad hoc tasks as required\n, • \n\n Other: \n\n • Assisting with the opening of new matters with the firm's client onboarding platform, InTapp Intake\n, • Assisting with preparing Engagement letters to ensure new client/matter processes are completed with Contract Express\n, • Undertake ad hoc conflict queries\n, • \n\n Experience and Knowledge \n All necessary training will be given to provide required support to the team and the successful candidate must be willing to engage with all training and development offered \n\n • Experience of working in a corporate environment, such as legal or finance is not essential but would be useful\n, • Ability to liaise effectively with colleagues and professionals\n, • Understanding ofdiary management, organisation and prioritisation skills\n, • Ability to communicate effectively and build good relationships with clients and staff within the firm\n, • Must work well as part of a team\n, • Competent, and accurate typist\n, • Professional telephone manner and the ability to accurately record and pass on messages\n, • Understanding of the following packages: Microsoft Office IT skills – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook (Fieldfisher uses Microsoft 2010)\n\n Who are we looking for? \n\n • We don't have a type. We believe our differences are our strengths; varied cultures, approaches and experiences can only benefit us.\n\n What do we offer? \n\n • You can be yourself: It takes everyone to make us who we are. We’re a culture of diverse perspectives, with each of us making unique contributions that make us better together.\n, • In the office or WFH?: We think the best balance is more time in the office than at home, so we operate a 60:40 rule.\n, • Beyond salary: We offer plenty of benefits; private medical insurance, health cash plan, dental insurance, life assurance, critical illness insurance, matched pension contributions up to 7%, holiday trading, plus many more. Visit: Reward & Benefits ¦ Fieldfisher.\n, • Modern Office Space: Situated in the prestigious Paradise Birmingham at 2 Chamberlain Square, Fieldfisher Birmingham has become renowned for working closely and collaboratively with colleagues across the UK and international Fieldfisher Networks..\n, • Nurturing your talent: Take a 'build a career' approach to your training. You'll be on a pathway but free to wander if you see something you'd like to study more closely.\n, • Funnel your interests: You have a life outside work, and we can help it to flourish. Join clubs, affinity networks, inclusive events, and pro bono/charity initiatives.\n

Associate Director – Corporate Finance (M&A Lead Advisory) \n Birmingham or Nottingham | Hybrid & Flexible Working \n Highly Competitive Salary + Bonus + Fast-Track Progression \n \n The Opportunity \n An exceptional opportunity has arisen to join a market-leading Corporate Finance Advisory team experiencing sustained, high-growth deal activity across the UK mid-market. \n This is a chance to step into a high-performing, fast-paced M&A environment, working on complex, high-value transactions involving private equity and dynamic owner-managed businesses. \n You will play a key leadership role — not only delivering live deals, but actively contributing to the continued expansion and success of the team. \n \n Why This Role Stands Out \n Work on some of the most active and exciting mid-market transactions in the UK \n Join a team with a strong and growing deal pipeline \n Accelerated career progression to Director and beyond \n Real ownership of clients, deals and business development \n Collaborative, high-performance culture with flexible working \n \n The Role \n As an Associate Director, you will take a lead role across the full deal lifecycle, including: \n Transaction Leadership \n\n • Lead day-to-day delivery of M&A transactions (buy-side & sell-side)\n, • Manage multiple live deals in a fast-paced environment\n, • Drive transactions through to successful completion\n\n \n Financial & Commercial Analysis \n\n • Perform and review:\n, • financial modelling\n, • valuation analysis\n, • private equity returns modelling\n, • Identify key commercial insights and strategic considerations\n\n \n Client & Stakeholder Management \n\n • Act as a trusted advisor to clients\n, • Manage stakeholders including:\n, • investors\n, • lenders\n, • legal advisors\n, • Navigate complex deal dynamics and resolve issues\n\n \n Marketing & Deal Materials \n\n • Lead preparation of:\n, • Information Memoranda\n, • Teasers\n, • Management presentations\n, • Support pitches and proposals\n\n \n Business Development \n\n • Build relationships across the regional M&A market\n, • Identify and convert new opportunities\n, • Support pipeline growth and market presence\n\n \n Team Leadership \n\n • Mentor and develop junior team members\n, • Support recruitment and team growth\n, • Drive a high-performance, collaborative culture\n\n \n About You \n Proven experience across end-to-end M&A transactions \n Background in: \n\n • Corporate Finance\n, • Investment Banking\n, • Private Equity\n\n Strong commercial mindset with the ability to: \n\n • interpret financial data\n, • form clear, strategic views\n\n Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills \n Advanced Excel and PowerPoint capabilities \n Professional qualification (ACA / ACCA / ICAS or equivalent) preferred \n \n Highly Desirable \n\n • Experience working with private equity clients\n, • Existing network within the regional M&A market\n, • Track record of managing multiple deals simultaneously\n\n \n Who This Role Suits \n This role is ideal for an ambitious deal professional who: \n\n • Thrives in a fast-paced, high-deal-volume environment\n, • Wants greater ownership and visibility\n, • Is looking to accelerate their career within a growing platform\n, • Enjoys both execution and business development\n\n \n Apply now for a confidential discussion \n This is a rare opportunity to join a top-performing Corporate Finance team and play a key role in delivering and shaping high-impact transactions across the UK market. \n \n Parker Wright Consulting is acting as an Executive Recruitment firm with regards to this vacancy.

Role: Housing paralegal \n Duncan Lewis Solicitors is seeking a motivated and talented Housing Paralegal to join our highly regarded Housing Department. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career with one of the UK's leading law firms, recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners as a top-tier practice and awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 LexisNexis Awards and the 2023 Modern Law Awards. \n Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the City of London, Duncan Lewis Solicitors is a national, award-winning, paperless law firm with over 500 professionals nationwide. Our ethos is simple: "We give people a voice." \n Our Housing Department is ranked and recommended by both The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK for its expertise in social housing matters nationwide. Recognised for its "sustained legal conviction combined with outstanding advocacy", the team advises both landlords and tenants across a broad range of housing issues, including homelessness, disrepair, unlawful eviction, succession, neighbourhood disputes and possession proceedings. The department regularly represents clients at all court levels, including the appellate courts, and has extensive experience handling housing-related judicial review matters in the High Court. \n Joining Duncan Lewis means becoming part of a diverse, supportive and forward-thinking organisation where you will have the opportunity to work alongside highly experienced housing specialists, making a meaningful difference to the lives of clients facing complex housing challenges. Duties and responsibilities\n As a Housing Paralegal, you will play a key role in supporting clients across a broad range of housing matters, including both Legal Aid Agency funded and private client cases. You will assist with homelessness applications, disrepair claims, unlawful eviction matters, possession proceedings, tenancy disputes and housing-related judicial review cases, helping to deliver high-quality legal services to vulnerable individuals and families. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs\n, • Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of public and private housing cases including Homelessness; Disrepair; Eviction; Possession; Property Ownership Disputes; Unlawful eviction; Succession for Tenants; Neighbourhood Problems matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy\n, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases\n, • Dealing with correspondence\n, • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures\n, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly\n, • Ensuring compliance with file management\nExperience and qualifications\n The successful candidate will demonstrate a genuine interest in Housing Law and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service. \n Essential requirements include: \n\n • A strong academic background with a Law degree\n, • Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of publicly funded Housing Law matters.\n, • Legal experience as a Housing Paralegal/Advisor\n, • Clear understanding and application of Housing Laws\n, • Excellent legal research, drafting and analytical skills.\n, • Strong organisational and time management abilities.\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.\n, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.\n, • Professional, motivated and client-focused approach.\n, • Business acumen and the ability to market the Company\n, • Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people\n, • Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance\n, • Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and document management systems.\nBenefits\n We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your professional development, wellbeing, and work-life balance, including: \n\n • Competitive salary with structured pay review process\n, • Company pension scheme\n, • 22 days annual leave, increasing with length of service\n, • Additional birthday leave*\n, • Occupational sick pay*\n, • Payment of practising certificate and relevant professional membership fees*\n, • Access to extensive e-library resources and training webinars\n, • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support\n, • Employee referral scheme\n, • Eye care vouchers\n, • Enhanced family-friendly benefits*\n, • DBS checks paid by the Company\n, • Flexible and hybrid working options, including part-time arrangements where appropriate\n, • Support for solicitor qualification and SQE1 examinations*\n, • Clear career progression opportunities\n, • Support for industry recognition, awards, and professional profile development\n, • Company Medical Cash Plan*\n\n *Subject to eligibility and Company policy. Company culture\n At Duncan Lewis Solicitors, we are passionate about creating an environment where talented professionals can thrive. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. \n Our long-standing Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation reflects our commitment to employee development, while our Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 certifications demonstrate our dedication to excellence, innovation and security. \n We invest heavily in the growth of our people through ongoing training, mentoring, clear progression pathways and opportunities to gain industry recognition. Whether you are looking to deepen your expertise, develop leadership skills or advance your career within a nationally recognised law firm, Duncan Lewis provides the platform to help you succeed. \n Join a firm where your expertise is valued, your development is supported, and your work makes a genuine difference to the lives of clients across the UK.

Job Title: Director of Planning \n Locations: London, Cambridge, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham or Glasgow \n Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multidisciplinary consultancy in the appointment of a Director of Planning to join its nationally recognised Planning and Environmental team. \n This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced planning professional to step into a strategic leadership position within one of the UK's foremost infrastructure and development consultancies. The business is at the forefront of thought leadership across sustainable development, Net Zero, ESG, Biodiversity Net Gain and digital transformation, delivering projects that shape communities and support future generations. \n Working within a highly collaborative national planning team, you'll play a key role in growing and strengthening the planning offer across the UK while leading major projects and developing high-performing teams. \n The Role \n As Director of Planning, you will provide strategic leadership across the UK planning practice, working closely with senior stakeholders to drive growth, enhance market presence and deliver technical excellence to clients. \n Key Responsibilities \n Leadership & Strategy \n\n • Provide strategic direction to the national Planning practice.\n, • Support the development and delivery of business growth plans.\n, • Lead, inspire and develop teams across multiple regions.\n, • Foster a high-performing and collaborative culture.\n\n Business Development \n\n • Drive work-winning activities and secure major infrastructure and development projects.\n, • Identify emerging opportunities across sectors including energy, transport, water, housing and Net Zero.\n, • Build and maintain a strong external profile within the industry.\n, • Strengthen client relationships and market positioning.\n\n Client & Project Delivery \n\n • Act as lead director on flagship projects and key client accounts.\n, • Deliver high-quality planning advice across complex, multidisciplinary schemes.\n, • Oversee commercial performance, governance and risk management.\n, • Ensure technical excellence and outstanding client service.\n\n Collaboration \n\n • Work closely with planning, environmental, engineering and design teams.\n, • Promote integrated delivery and a one-team approach.\n, • Contribute to innovation and thought leadership initiatives.\n\n People & Culture \n\n • Mentor and develop planning professionals across all levels.\n, • Support talent development and succession planning.\n, • Help attract and retain the industry's best talent.\n, • Champion an inclusive and collaborative working environment.\n\n About You \n You will be an accomplished planning professional with a strong track record of leadership, business development and delivering major projects. \n Requirements include: \n\n • Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning (RTPI accredited).\n, • Chartered Member of the RTPI.\n, • Extensive consultancy experience, including leadership of high-performing teams.\n, • Proven success in winning and delivering major infrastructure and development projects.\n, • Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and consenting regimes, including DCO experience where applicable.\n, • Excellent commercial awareness and experience managing complex client relationships.\n, • An established professional network and recognised industry profile.\n, • Outstanding communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.\n\n Why Apply? \n This is a rare opportunity to join a market-leading consultancy and influence some of the UK's most significant infrastructure and development projects. You'll have the platform to shape strategy, grow teams and contribute to the industry's response to some of society's biggest challenges, including climate change, sustainable growth and infrastructure delivery. \n Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or \n

I'm delighted to be supporting a growing group business in Birmingham with the recruitment of a Finance Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to step into a broad role with real ownership and influence. \n Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will be a key member of the leadership team, overseeing day-to-day finance operations while driving improvements across controls, reporting and commercial support. \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • \n Full ownership of the balance sheet and management accounts across multiple entities \n • \n Integrating acquired companies into finance processes and reporting structures \n • \n Sign-off responsibility for VAT returns, bank reconciliations, payroll and inter-company reconciliations \n • \n Ownership of the budgets, Day 1 forecasts, cashflow, treasury and banking arrangements \n • \n FX management and scheduled tax payments, acting as liaison with HMRC \n • \n Stock reporting and interaction with commercial teams to support trading decisions \n • \n Oversight of property matters including lease and utility contract renewals \n • \n Maintaining a strong controls environment and driving process improvements \n • \n Developing and managing the finance team, ensuring continuous growth and performance \n\n About You: \n\n • \n A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with post-qualified experience in a Finance Manager or similar leadership role \n • \n Strong technical skills across management accounts, controls, tax and treasury \n • \n Comfortable operating in a dynamic, multi-entity environment with acquisitions and integrations \n • \n Excellent communication skills with the ability to business partner across commercial and operational teams \n • \n Proven experience managing and developing a team \n\n This role will suit a hands-on Finance Manager who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-moving environment, and wants to make a tangible impact in a growing business. \n If you're ready for a role with scope, autonomy and the chance to truly own finance, I'd love to hear from you.

Corporate Tax Director\n Location: Birmingham Job Type: Full Time | Permanent Salary: Competitive + Leadership Package \n \n We're currently supporting a leading accountancy and business advisory firm in Birmingham that is looking to appoint a Corporate Tax Director to strengthen its regional tax leadership team. \n This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced corporate tax professional who enjoys combining strategic advisory work, client relationship management, and team leadership. The role\n You will manage a substantial corporate client portfolio while working closely with Tax Partners to deliver high-level advisory services. Alongside overseeing regional compliance processes, you'll lead and develop the corporate tax team, ensuring both technical excellence and strong commercial performance. Key responsibilities\n Manage a portfolio of corporate clients, acting as a trusted strategic adviser Oversee the corporate tax compliance process across the region Support Tax Partners on complex advisory projects Lead, mentor and develop the corporate tax team Conduct appraisals and provide coaching to senior team members Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular contact and meetings Contribute to business development and regional growth initiatives About you\n CTA / ACA / ACCA / CA qualified (or equivalent) Extensive Corporate Tax or Mixed Tax experience within practice Proven experience operating at Senior Manager / Director level Strong technical expertise with the ability to research complex legislation Confident leading teams and managing senior client relationships Commercially aware with a strategic mindset The package\n Full-time, permanent position Competitive salary and leadership-level benefits Significant client exposure and regional influence Clear opportunity to shape and grow the corporate tax offering \n \n If you're an experienced Corporate Tax leader looking for a Director-level opportunity in Birmingham, apply today for a confidential discussion.

Role: Children Paralegal \n A Legal500, Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated Children Paralegals for highly sought permanent position. \n Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. \n Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. \n Family & Children Department Background: \n Our client’s Family & Children department is ranked and recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for family and matrimonial work, providing confidential advice with effective representation. The family team includes practitioners who have achieved the Law Society’s Children Law and Family Law Advanced accreditations providing advocacy in all court proceedings, ensuring their clients receive a consistent and professional service as well as a high degree of continuity. \n In addition, our client’s Family department is experienced in assisting high net worth individuals in divorce matters with specialist divorce solicitors with expertise in domestic abuse, adoption, child abduction, prohibitive steps orders, specific issues orders, injunctions, spousal and child maintenance, properties, pensions and freezing injunctions. \n Main Duties and Responsibilities \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs\n, • Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Children / Child Care matters (LAA Funded and Private client work) as well as undertaking your own advocacy\n, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases\n, • Dealing with correspondence\n, • Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency\n, • Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence\n, • Attending conferences and court\n, • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures\n, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly\n, • Ensuring compliance with file management\n\n Key Skills Required \n\n • Demonstrate passion and legal experience in a broad range of Children Law\n, • A strong academic background with a Law degree\n, • Clear understanding and application of Children Law\n, • Business acumen and the ability to market the Company\n, • Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people\n, • Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance.\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. \n On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will allow hybrid-working in accordance with the company policy. \n About Gemini Recruitment and Equal opportunities: \n Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK. \n If this is sounds of interest, apply now for one of our agents to contact you. \n By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Role: Housing Paralegal \n A Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated Paralegals for highly sought permanent position. \n Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. \n Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. \n Housing Department Background: \n Our client’s Housing team, Noted for its "sustained legal conviction combined with outstanding advocacy", The Housing team, is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK for its services in social housing UK-wide, providing assistance to both landlords and tenants on all housing issues. \n Our Client handle both publicly funded (legal aid) and privately funded legal services in homelessness, disrepair, eviction, succession for tenants, neighborhood problems, debt issues and possession proceedings. Their solicitors are highly experienced in finding solutions to housing disputes and aim to address the issues quickly and effectively. The department regularly represents clients at all court levels (including the Higher Courts) and is extensively experienced at handling all housing related judicial review claimant matters at the High Court. \n Main Duties and Responsibilities: \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs\n, • Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of public and private housing cases including Homelessness; Disrepair; Eviction; Possession; Property Ownership Disputes; Succession for Tenants; Neighbourhood Problems matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy\n, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases\n, • Dealing with correspondence\n, • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures\n, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly\n, • Ensuring compliance with file management.\n\n Key Skills Required \n\n • Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of publically funded Housing Law\n, • A strong academic background with a Law degree\n, • Legal experience as a Housing Paralegal/Advisor\n, • Clear understanding and application of Housing Laws\n, • Business acumen and the ability to market the Company\n, • Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people\n, • Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance\n, • Committed team player, self -motivated and professional\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. \n On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will allow hybrid-working in accordance with the company policy. \n About Gemini Recruitment: \n Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK. \n By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

We are partnered with a mid-tier firm of Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors in their search for a Senior Manager/Associate Director to join the Private Client team in the Midlands. The team acts for a wide range of entrepreneurs, family offices, private equity and hedge fund principals, large landed-estates, high-profile professional partnerships and senior executives of large listed and private businesses. \n The services delivered include tax return compliance services, transaction and reorganisation advice, optimisation of wealth from a tax perspective, and estate and succession tax advice. The client base is a mix of UK and non-UK domiciled individuals and the international network results in regional teams undertaking a high proportion of cross-border tax services. \n\n • Management of the successful delivery of technically complex and demanding consulting projects, ensuring technical excellence and a practical / business-driven approach taken\n, • Build and maintain relationships with clients\n, • Build networks and relationships internally and externally for the team to leverage from\n, • Help people to develop through effectively supervising, coaching, and mentoring staff\n, • Contribute to people initiatives, including retaining and training international tax professionals\n, • Significant involvement in the management of the team both in terms of strategy and operations and through managing junior staff development and assignments.\n\n You will hold a rich background in providing private client services to a range of wealthy professionals and will have a background in a branded advisory business. Client-driven, strategically and commercially aware, you will combine strong technical tax skills with the ability to forge deep client relationships and develop quality outputs for clients. \n What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.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

Private Client Tax Senior Manager \n Location: Birmingham, West MidlandsJob Type: Permanent | Hybrid WorkingSalary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits \n Private Client Tax Senior Manager – Birmingham \n We are recruiting a Private Client Tax Senior Manager on behalf of a highly regarded and growing accountancy practice in Birmingham. \n This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Private Client Tax Manager or Senior Manager to join a thriving tax team, managing a prestigious portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, trusts, estates, family offices, and owner-managed businesses. \n If you're looking for a predominantly advisory role with genuine progression to Director, this could be the perfect opportunity. \n The Role \n As a Private Client Tax Senior Manager, you will work closely with Partners and Directors to deliver high-quality tax advisory and compliance services while acting as a trusted adviser to clients. \n Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Managing a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and business owners\n, • Delivering complex private client tax advisory projects\n, • Providing advice on Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax, Trusts, and Estate Planning\n, • Reviewing complex personal tax returns and advisory reports\n, • Building strong relationships with clients, HMRC, solicitors, and wealth managers\n, • Leading client meetings and providing commercially focused tax advice\n, • Identifying tax planning opportunities and supporting business development\n, • Supporting Partners on complex advisory assignments\n, • Mentoring and developing Managers, Assistant Managers, and junior staff\n, • Maintaining the highest technical and professional standards\n\n About You \n To be successful, you'll have: \n\n • CTA, ACA or ATT qualification (or equivalent experience)\n, • Significant experience within UK Private Client Tax\n, • Strong technical knowledge of Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax, Trusts, and Estate Planning\n, • Experience managing high-net-worth private clients\n, • Strong advisory and client relationship management skills\n, • Leadership experience and the ability to mentor junior team members\n, • Commercial awareness with a proactive approach to business development\n, • Excellent communication and organisational skills\n\n What's on Offer \n\n • Hybrid and flexible working\n, • Competitive salary and benefits package\n, • Advisory-focused role with complex technical work\n, • Prestigious private client portfolio\n, • Leadership and mentoring opportunities\n, • Business development exposure\n, • Ongoing professional development\n, • Clear career progression towards Director\n, • Supportive and collaborative working environment\n\n Location \n Based in Birmingham, with excellent transport links from Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Bromsgrove, Redditch, Coventry, Dudley, Walsall, Wolverhampton, and surrounding areas. \n Apply \n For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Jack Wood: \n \n

SF Executive are delighted to be partnering with a successful, privately owned business to recruit a Finance Director during an exciting period of continued growth. Reporting to the CFO, this is a key leadership appointment with responsibility for leading the finance function, driving business performance and providing commercial support across the wider organisation. You'll lead an established finance team whilst working closely with senior stakeholders to ensure the business has the insight, reporting and controls required to support its ambitious growth plans. Leading both Financial Operations and Business Intelligence, this role is about using financial and operational data to drive better decision-making, improve business performance and develop a high-performing finance function. You'll inherit a strong finance team and work closely with colleagues across the business to provide meaningful commercial insight that supports continued organic growth. The RoleKey responsibilities will include: \n\n • Leading and developing the Finance function, including Financial Operations and a team of Business Intelligence Analysts.\n, • Partnering with the Executive team and operational leaders to provide commercial support and challenge across the business.\n, • Developing a high-performing analytics capability, ensuring the business has access to accurate, real-time reporting and meaningful management information.\n, • Driving budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and performance analysis.\n, • Ensuring robust financial control, governance and reporting across the organisation.\n, • Coaching and developing both finance professionals and BI Analysts, creating a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.\n, • Identifying trends, risks and opportunities through financial and operational data, helping the business make better commercial decisions.\n, • Playing a key role in supporting the continued growth of the business through insight, analysis and strong financial leadership.\n\n About YouWe're keen to speak with qualified accountants (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) who have operated at Finance Director, Head of Finance or Senior Commercial Finance level within a fast-paced, commercially focused business. You'll be able to demonstrate: \n\n • Proven experience leading a finance function.\n, • Strong commercial finance and business partnering skills.\n, • A strong analytics background, with experience leading teams responsible for producing real-time business reporting using Microsoft Power BI, Tableau or similar BI tools.\n, • Experience managing and developing Business Intelligence Analysts, Finance Business Partners or Commercial Finance teams.\n, • The ability to interpret complex data, identify trends and turn insight into practical actions that improve business performance.\n, • Experience improving reporting, processes and controls within a growing business.\n, • The confidence to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.\n, • A collaborative leadership style with a genuine passion for developing people.\n\n The OpportunityThis is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business where Finance is at the heart of decision-making. You'll work closely with an experienced leadership team, lead an established finance function and have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the continued success of the organisation. If you're a commercially minded Finance Director who enjoys leading people, improving business performance and using data to influence decision-making, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Your new companyHays are delighted to be supporting a large manufacturing company based in Birmingham City Centre. The company has an excellent reputation and offers great career benefits and hybrid working.Your new roleThe role reports directly to an experienced Finance Director and is a broad all-round role including monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasting. You will also be involved in variance analysis, overheads and costings.What you'll need to succeedWe are looking for an experienced Qualified or Part Qualified candidate, ideally with a background in manufacturing or similar, although consideration will be given to other sectors. Candidates will ideally have experience within larger organisations and a previous knowledge of SAP is beneficial. What you'll get in returnExcellent career progression, a salary up to £53000 and hybrid working.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \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

Your new companyJoin a highly successful Top10 firm of accountants and business service providers, the winners of several prestigious awards and experiencing dramatic growth. As a Corporate Tax Compliance Senior Manager/Director based in their Midlands region, you can lead your own team and achieve more success together. Be more than just another team member as you help and support your team and the firm continue with their success and growth.Your new roleIn this role, you will be overseeing a portfolio of exciting and very key corporate clients, supporting them with the compliance processes, and building strong relationships, while supporting Tax Partners in delivering high-end services to both existing and new clients. This is a great opportunity to be involved in tax due diligence work and corporate transactions work. Be involved in appraisals, coaching, and supporting development of employees and build an even more successful team.What you'll need to succeedThe ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of tax compliance, and the ability to carry out research into some complex areas of legislation as required. The firm is ideally looking for someone CTA/ACA qualified, or qualified by experience, who can demonstrate strong knowledge of corporate or mixed tax. You will be able to lead and support a team and achieve great things with them.What you'll get in returnThe firm has a number of incentive schemes to make use from, while also offering a very competitive salary, and life assurance for all employees. Valuing the importance of a healthy work-life balance and the time spent with family, make use of the flexible working opportunities along with hybrid working options. Make use of the learning and development opportunities and study support to further your knowledge and enjoy the genuine progression options.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious and commercially driven Finance Director to play a pivotal role in shaping the financial performance, strategy and future growth of a successful UK manufacturing business. We are seeking an accomplished Finance Director to provide strategic financial leadership across multiple UK operations, driving performance, governance, operational excellence and business transformation. \n The Role \n As Regional Finance Director, you will lead the finance function across multiple UK sites, ensuring strong financial control, consistent processes and commercial insight that supports growth and profitability. You will develop and execute regional financial strategy, lead budgeting and forecasting, drive EBITDA and cash performance, provide commercial insight, develop high-performing teams, ensure governance and compliance, and support business transformation initiatives. \n We are looking for a proven Finance Director with manufacturing, engineering or industrial sector experience. You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with significant multi-site leadership experience, strong strategic capability, excellent stakeholder management skills and a track record of driving business performance. Experience of leading an ERP implementation is also highly desirable. \n Key Requirements \n\n • Proven Finance Director or senior finance leadership experience\n, • Manufacturing or industrial sector background\n, • Strategic planning and commercial leadership expertise\n, • ERP implementation and business transformation experience\n, • Extensive budgeting, forecasting and financial planning expertise\n, • Strong leadership and team development skills\n, • Ability to present to executive stakeholders and board-level leaders\n, • Hands-on approach combined with strategic vision\n\n Location \n Based near Dudley. Candidates should live within a reasonable commuting distance and be comfortable with regular travel to UK sites. \n What's on offer \n Attractive package to include car allowance, annual bonus, pension, healthcare \n At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Insolvency Partner | Birmingham | National Law Firm | Excellent Financial PackageAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Insolvency Partner to join the Birmingham office of a highly regarded national law firm.This is a strategic hire for a firm looking to further strengthen and grow its insolvency offering in Birmingham. The successful candidate will be an established insolvency specialist with a strong reputation in the market, an existing client following and the commercial drive to develop new opportunities.The RoleYou will play a key role in developing the firm's insolvency practice, acting for a broad range of clients including insolvency practitioners, lenders, directors, shareholders, companies, creditors and other stakeholders.The role will involve a broad range of contentious and non-contentious insolvency matters, including:\n\n • Corporate and personal insolvency.\n, • Corporate restructuring and turnaround.\n, • Insolvency litigation and contentious matters.\n, • Director disqualification and breach of duty claims.\n, • Preference, transaction at undervalue and antecedent transaction claims.\n, • Administrations, liquidations and receiverships.\n, • Creditor and shareholder disputes.\n, • Advising insolvency practitioners and financial institutions.\n, • Asset recovery and enforcement.\n, • Cross-border and complex insolvency matters where appropriate.\nThe CandidateThe successful candidate will be an established Insolvency Partner or senior insolvency lawyer with a strong track record and a demonstrable reputation within the market.Importantly, you will have:\n\n, • A strong existing client following and portable work.\n, • A proven ability to generate new business and develop client relationships.\n, • An established network of contacts across the insolvency, restructuring, banking and professional services markets.\n, • Strong technical expertise across contentious and/or non-contentious insolvency.\n, • Excellent commercial and business development skills.\n, • The ambition to play a significant role in growing a Birmingham practice.\n, • A collaborative approach and the ability to work strategically within a national law firm.\nWhy Consider This Opportunity?This is not simply a role for someone looking for a new title. The firm is looking for an entrepreneurial insolvency specialist who can make a real difference to the growth of the practice.You will have the platform, resources and national network of an established law firm behind you, together with the opportunity to develop your own practice and take a leading role in the continued growth of the Birmingham office.The firm is open to speaking with Partners who are looking for a genuine lateral opportunity, as well as senior lawyers who have the following and business case to make the move into partnership.A highly competitive remuneration package is available for the right individual, reflecting the level of practice and following being brought to the firm.For a confidential discussion about this opportunity and the wider Birmingham market, please get in touch with Penny Trotman on or email with your CV.eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications within seven days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that our advertisements use PQE and salary levels purely as a guide. At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever their ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

Your new companyAn award-winning leading Accountancy Firm is looking for an M&A Tax Director based in Birmingham. This Firm operates across the UK, Nordics and USA with around 100 offices in the UK alone. They have seen dramatic growth in recent years, bringing them into the Top 10 UK Firms and are looking to invest in this growth with the appointment of a new M&A Tax Director.Your new roleAs the Mergers & Acquisitions Director within this Firm's Midlands Tax Team, you will work closely with clients and the Firm's Corporate Finance team to consult on transactions from both a buy and sell perspective. Advising clients in the SME market on due diligence, share transactions, modelling and structuring, you will lead, manage, and coach other members of the team.What you'll need to succeedThe successful M&A Tax Director will have extensive experience in an M&A Corporate Tax role with ACA or CTA qualification. This Firm is looking for an M&A Director who will lead from the front as well as collaborating with peers but keeping a dynamic approach to clients' solutions.What you'll get in returnThis is a forward-thinking, progressive team that provides an exciting opportunity for a talented M&A Tax Director to become involved in a diverse client base. This Firm is offering an excellent remuneration package and benefits along with an agile working environment. They offer ongoing coaching and training to maximise your skills and experience.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Role: Children Paralegal \n Duncan Lewis Solicitors is seeking a motivated and talented Child Care Paralegal to join our highly regarded Child Care Department. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career with one of the UK's leading law firms, recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners as a top-tier practice and awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 LexisNexis Awards and the 2023 Modern Law Awards. \n Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the City of London, Duncan Lewis Solicitors is a national, award-winning, paperless law firm with over 500 professionals nationwide. Our ethos is simple: "We give people a voice." \n Our highly specialised Child Care Department is recognised by The Legal 500 as "an extremely knowledgeable and hugely capable child care team" and is ranked for its expertise across all aspects of child care law. The team represents children, parents, guardians and family members in a broad range of matters, including care proceedings, adoption, surrogacy, co-parenting arrangements and international child issues. The department is distinguished by its exceptional accreditations, with many team members holding Law Society Children Panel membership and membership of the Association of Lawyers for Children, and Duncan Lewis being one of the few firms in the UK on the Lord Chancellor's International Child Abduction and Contact Unit (ICACU) referral list. \n Joining Duncan Lewis means becoming part of a diverse, supportive and forward-thinking organisation where you will have the opportunity to work alongside highly regarded specialists on complex and often high-profile cases that make a real difference to children and families. Duties and responsibilities\n As a Children Law Paralegal, you will play a key role in supporting clients across a broad range of child care matters, assisting children, parents, guardians and family members through complex and often sensitive proceedings while helping to achieve the best possible outcomes for those involved. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs\n, • Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of public and private children cases including child abduction; child protection issues; special guardianship and adoption matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy\n, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases\n, • Dealing with correspondence\n, • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures\n, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly\n, • Ensuring compliance with file management\nExperience and qualifications\n The successful candidate will demonstrate a genuine interest in Children Law and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service. \n Essential requirements include: \n\n • A strong academic background with a Law degree\n, • Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of publicly funded Child Care Law\n, • Legal experience as a Child Care Paralegal/Advisor\n, • Clear understanding and application of Children Laws\n, • Excellent legal research, drafting and analytical skills.\n, • Strong organisational and time management abilities.\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.\n, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.\n, • Professional, motivated and client-focused approach.\n, • Business acumen and the ability to market the Company\n, • Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people\n, • Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance\n, • Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and document management systems.\nBenefits\n We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your professional development, wellbeing, and work-life balance, including: \n\n • Competitive salary with structured pay review process\n, • Company pension scheme\n, • 22 days annual leave, increasing with length of service\n, • Additional birthday leave*\n, • Occupational sick pay*\n, • Payment of practising certificate and relevant professional membership fees*\n, • Access to extensive e-library resources and training webinars\n, • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support\n, • Employee referral scheme\n, • Eye care vouchers\n, • Enhanced family-friendly benefits*\n, • DBS checks paid by the Company\n, • Flexible and hybrid working options, including part-time arrangements where appropriate\n, • Support for solicitor qualification and SQE1 examinations*\n, • Clear career progression opportunities\n, • Support for industry recognition, awards, and professional profile development\n, • Company Medical Cash Plan*\n\n *Subject to eligibility and Company policy. Company culture\n At Duncan Lewis Solicitors, we are passionate about creating an environment where talented professionals can thrive. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. \n Our long-standing Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation reflects our commitment to employee development, while our Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 certifications demonstrate our dedication to excellence, innovation and security. \n We invest heavily in the growth of our people through ongoing training, mentoring, clear progression pathways and opportunities to gain industry recognition. Whether you are looking to deepen your expertise, develop leadership skills or advance your career within a nationally recognised law firm, Duncan Lewis provides the platform to help you succeed. \n Join a firm where your expertise is valued, your development is supported, and your work makes a genuine difference to the lives of clients across the UK.

Corporate Tax Senior Manager \n \n Location: BirminghamJob Type: Full Time | PermanentSalary: Competitive + Benefits \n We're partnering with a well-established Top 100 UK accountancy and business advisory firm that is looking to appoint a Corporate Tax Senior Manager to join its growing Birmingham office. \n This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Corporate Tax professional seeking a senior leadership position within a firm that combines ambitious growth plans with a collaborative and supportive culture.Working closely with Partners and Directors, you'll play a key role in managing client relationships, delivering complex advisory projects, developing the team, and supporting the continued growth of the tax function. \n The RoleAs a Corporate Tax Senior Manager, you'll take responsibility for a significant portfolio of clients ranging from owner-managed businesses through to large corporate groups and international businesses.You'll be involved in a broad range of tax advisory assignments while overseeing the delivery of high-quality compliance services and helping to shape the future direction of the department. \n Key responsibilities \n\n • Manage a substantial portfolio of corporate tax clients\n, • Review complex corporation tax returns, computations and group structures\n, • Lead the delivery of corporate tax advisory projects\n, • Act as a trusted adviser to clients on a range of tax matters\n, • Build and maintain strong long-term client relationships\n, • Support Partners and Directors with strategic client work\n, • Manage workflow, utilisation, WIP and billing processes\n, • Lead, mentor and develop members of the tax team\n, • Identify and pursue opportunities for additional services and new business\n, • Support tenders, proposals and fee negotiations\n, • Ensure clients remain informed of relevant legislative and regulatory developments\n\n \n About you \n\n • CTA qualified, ACA qualified or both\n, • Extensive Corporate Tax experience gained within accountancy practice\n, • Proven experience managing complex client portfolios\n, • Strong technical knowledge across corporate tax compliance and advisory work\n, • Experience managing and developing teams\n, • Commercially aware with strong business development skills\n, • Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities\n, • Ambitious and motivated to contribute to the growth of the department\n\n \n The package \n\n • Competitive salary and benefits package\n, • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements\n, • Clear progression opportunities towards Director level\n, • Exposure to complex and varied advisory work\n, • Strong investment in learning and development\n, • Supportive and collaborative culture\n, • Opportunity to work with a respected Top 100 firm with a growing regional presence\n\n \n If you're a Corporate Tax Senior Manager looking for your next challenge within a progressive and highly regarded accountancy practice, we'd be delighted to speak with you!

Your new companyYou will be joining a well-established building services consultancy with a strong technical reputation and a growing presence across the Midlands. The organisation delivers innovative engineering solutions across sectors including residential, commercial, education, healthcare and public buildings. With ongoing investment in its Birmingham operation, the business is seeking an experienced electrical leader to enhance and develop its regional capability.Your new roleAs Electrical Design Director, you will take ownership of electrical design leadership for the region. You'll oversee concept and detailed electrical design, manage project delivery, provide technical direction, and act as the senior electrical point of contact for clients and stakeholders.You will lead electrical design across LV distribution, lighting, life-safety systems, renewables and power infrastructure. You'll review and sign off technical work, guide engineering teams, support recruitment and training, and ensure compliance with all relevant standards. The role also includes involvement in business development, proposals, fee submissions, interviews and supporting expansion of the electrical discipline.What you'll need to succeedStrong technical background in electrical building services engineering \n\n • Significant senior consultancy experience at Principal/Associate level or above\n, • Ability to lead electrical projects from concept to completion\n, • Experience directing multi-disciplinary engineering teams\n, • Strong client-facing skills and ability to win trust quickly\n, • Commercial understanding and ability to oversee budgets, fees and profitability\n, • Excellent communication, leadership and mentoring capability\n\n What you'll get in returnYou'll be joining a consultancy committed to technical quality, progression and professional growth. This is a high-impact senior role offering influence over the electrical discipline, input into regional strategy and a varied workload. The position offers a competitive salary + car or allowance, clear progression opportunities and the chance to be a key figure in strengthening the Birmingham office.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \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

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

Tax Manager\n Location: Sutton ColdfieldReporting to: Finance Director The Opportunity\n This is an exceptional opportunity to join a fast-growing, acquisitive listed business at a pivotal stage in its journey. \n With revenues now exceeding £300 million and multiple acquisitions already completed this year, the Group continues to execute an ambitious growth strategy. As the business expands, it is investing in its finance function by creating its first dedicated in-house Tax Manager role. \n Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you'll become the Group's tax specialist, taking ownership of tax across the organisation while helping shape and build the tax function for the future. You'll work closely with the CFO, Financial Accounting team and external advisers, providing technical expertise across both compliance and strategic projects. \n This is far more than a traditional tax compliance position. You'll play a key role in acquisitions, integration activities and the continual evolution of the Group's tax governance as the business continues to grow. \n For an ambitious tax professional, this offers genuine visibility, influence and a clear pathway towards a future Head of Tax position. Key Responsibilities\n\n • Act as the Group's first point of contact for all corporate tax matters.\n, • Take ownership of the Group's corporate tax processes, ensuring compliance across multiple legal entities.\n, • Lead the delivery of Corporation Tax compliance and reporting obligations.\n, • Manage the Group's Pillar Two requirements and Country-by-Country Reporting.\n, • Oversee Transfer Pricing documentation and compliance.\n, • Manage Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) requirements and Corporate Interest Restriction calculations.\n, • Support tax reporting requirements across UK and international entities, including Ireland.\n, • Provide tax support throughout the acquisition lifecycle, including:\n, • \n \n, • Reviewing external tax due diligence.\n, • Assessing tax risks and opportunities.\n, • Implementing post-acquisition recommendations.\n, • Supporting integration of newly acquired businesses.\n \n, • Develop and enhance tax governance, controls and internal processes as the Group continues to scale.\n, • Partner with senior finance stakeholders to provide commercially focused tax advice on strategic business decisions.\n, • Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, reduce risk and increase operational efficiency.\nAbout You\n We're looking for an ambitious tax professional who enjoys operating within a dynamic, fast-moving business where they can genuinely make an impact. \n You'll bring: \n\n • ACA and/or CTA qualification (or equivalent recognised professional qualification).\n, • Previous in-house tax experience within a listed or private equity-backed business.\n, • Strong knowledge of UK Corporation Tax and complex group structures.\n, • Experience across Pillar Two, Country-by-Country Reporting, Transfer Pricing, CFCs and Corporate Interest Restriction.\n, • Exposure to acquisitions, tax due diligence and post-deal integration.\n, • The confidence to work independently as the Group's tax subject matter expert.\n, • Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior finance leaders and external advisers.\n, • A proactive mindset with a desire to build, improve and evolve processes.\nWhy Join?\n\n, • Newly created role with the opportunity to shape the Group's tax function.\n, • Significant exposure to acquisitions and integration projects.\n, • High visibility with the Finance Director and CFO.\n, • Opportunity to influence strategic decisions within a growing listed business.\n, • Clear long-term progression as the business continues its acquisitive growth journey.\n, • Collaborative finance leadership team with access to leading external advisers.\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:

Your new companyJoin a leading global network of audit, tax and consulting professionals, renowned for supporting mid-market businesses to grow and succeed. With ambitious growth plans and a clear vision to be the go-to adviser in this space, this is a firm that empowers its people to make a real impact. You'll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where innovation and development are genuinely encouraged. \n Your new roleAs an Employment Tax Senior Manager/Associate Director, you'll play a key role within a highly respected national employer solutions team. Working alongside a network of specialists, you'll advise a diverse portfolio of clients ranging from large corporates to fast-growing businesses. \n You'll be delivering practical, high-quality employment tax solutions across areas such as risk and governance, off-payroll working, and employee reward. Alongside client delivery, you'll help shape the team by mentoring and developing colleagues, contributing to a culture built on collaboration, inclusion, and excellence. \n What you'll need to succeed \n\n • Strong experience in employment tax, ideally with exposure to global mobility\n, • CTA qualification (or equivalent), or qualified by experience\n, • Ability to manage client relationships and handle complex advisory work\n, • A collaborative approach with a passion for developing others\n, • Confidence in leading, coaching and building high-performing teams\n\n What you'll get in return \n\n • Flexible hybrid working approach\n, • Generous annual leave with the option to purchase more\n, • Comprehensive wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including financial perks\n, • Access to extensive training and development resources with clear progression pathways\n, • The opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and ambitious environment\n\n Apply NowIf you're ready to take the next step in your employment tax career and want to be part of a progressive, people-focused firm, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to explore how you can make your mark in this exciting opportunity. \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

75,000 - 90,000 Per Annum Permanent Birmingham 3-6 Posted around 1 month ago Expires In 1 Month Job Description Personal Injury Solicitor (Legal Director), 5+ Years PQE, Birmingham, 75,000 (DOE) – Are you an experienced Defendant Personal Injury Solicitor ready to step into a senior leadership role within a nationally recognised Insurance Litigation team? JOB REF:4354.THE ROLE:• This is a varied role offering a blend of high-quality litigation, client relationship management and team leadership. • You will enjoy significant autonomy, working alongside experienced Partners and senior colleagues across multiple offices on matters that are both technically challenging and commercially significant.• You will manage a portfolio of complex, multi-track personal injury and property damage claims from inception through to resolution.• Advising insurer and public sector clients on liability, quantum and litigation strategy.• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through pragmatic, commercially focused advice.• Playing an active role in business development initiatives, helping to strengthen existing client relationships and identify new opportunities.• Delegating work effectively while maintaining oversight of quality and client service.SKILLS REQUIRED:• You will be an accomplished Defendant Personal Injury Solicitor with the confidence to lead matters independently and support the development of those around you.• Strong knowledge of property damage litigation, with experience of coverage disputes being advantageous.• Previous experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers.• Excellent client management and stakeholder relationship skills.• A commercial mindset and a practical approach to resolving complex disputes.• A collaborative style and enthusiasm for contributing to the continued success and growth of the team.ON OFFER:• Genuine career progression on offer.• Competitive remuneration package.• Hybrid working arrangementsHOW TO APPLY:Contact Penny Trotman at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email penny.trotman@enllegal.co.uk with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.