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Claims UK & Ireland | Niche & DER DivisionRemote / HybridReporting to: Operations DirectorLead Operational Excellence. Drive Performance. Shape the Future. \n Are you a proven contact centre Manager with a passion for people, performance, and continuous improvement? \n We're looking for an experienced Operations Manager to lead a high-performing team within our Niche and DER business. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping operational strategy, delivering outstanding customer outcomes, and driving sustainable growth across a dynamic and fast-paced claims environment.Working alongside two other Operations Managers, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of a high-performing operation of approximately 250 FTE, including a critical 24/7 emergency response contact centre and claims operation.Much of the focus of this role will be Davies emergency response as such a 2pm to 10-00pm shift is available if it suits ? \n You'll lead a team of Team Managers and their wider operational teams, ensuring service excellence, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and a culture where people can thrive. What will your day look like:What You'll Be DoingInspire and Develop High-Performing Teams\n\n • Lead, mentor and coach Team Managers across remote and hybrid locations.\n, • Create a culture built on accountability, engagement, collaboration and continuous improvement.\n, • Support performance management through regular coaching, feedback and development planning.\n, • Identify and nurture future talent, ensuring succession plans are in place across the division.\nDrive Operational Performance\n\n, • Deliver key operational and telephony KPIs across the business.\n, • Develop resourceful and innovative plans to optimise performance, including surge planning and capacity management.\n, • Partner with the Resource Planning Manager to develop recruitment and workforce strategies aligned to future growth.\n, • Work closely with recruitment teams to maintain strong candidate pipelines and workforce readiness.\nTransform Processes and Improve Efficiency\n\n, • Identify opportunities to streamline processes from policy inception through to claim resolution.\n, • Analyse operational data, trends and performance metrics to identify inefficiencies and drive improvement initiatives.\n, • Partner with cross-functional teams across Niche and DER to implement automation and process enhancements.\n, • Champion a culture of innovation and operational excellence.\nEnsure Compliance and Risk Management\n\n, • Maintain robust compliance standards across all operational activity.\n, • Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, company policies and industry best practice.\n, • Stay informed of market and legislative changes, implementing operational adjustments where required.\n, • Conduct regular audits and reviews to mitigate operational risk and maintain quality standards.\nDeliver Exceptional Customer Outcomes\n\n, • Collaborate with customer service teams to effectively manage customer enquiries, complaints and escalations.\n, • Champion initiatives that enhance the customer journey and overall experience.\n, • Analyse customer feedback, NPS and customer outcome measures to implement meaningful improvement plans.\n, • Drive market-leading customer satisfaction and Trustpilot performance.\nContribute to Strategic Growth\n\n, • Support the delivery of strategic business objectives and operational plans.\n, • Manage departmental budgets effectively and deliver against financial targets.\n, • Identify emerging market trends, growth opportunities and competitive threats.\n, • Provide operational insight that supports business development and revenue growth.\n\n #INDUKI Knowledge and Abilities:What We're Looking ForExperience\n\n • Proven success in an insurance operations leadership role.\n, • Strong experience within Property, Niche or related insurance sectors.\n, • Demonstrable track record of driving operational improvements and delivering business results.\n, • Experience leading large teams through Team Managers in remote and hybrid environments.\n, • Strong understanding of insurance products, underwriting principles and claims processes.\n, • Knowledge of insurance regulation, compliance frameworks and risk management practices.\nSkills & Attributes\n\n, • Inspirational leadership style with the ability to motivate and influence teams at all levels.\n, • Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking capability.\n, • Excellent decision-making, problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.\n, • Data-driven approach with strong analytical and reporting capabilities.\n, • Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.\n, • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.\n, • Passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences.\n, • Adaptable, resilient and comfortable leading change initiatives.\n, • Commitment to maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards.\n\n Benefits\n Career & Purpose \n\n • Davies Innovation Lab\n, • Leadership training programme\n, • Funding for professional qualifications\n, • Thrive at Davies; learning opportunities\n\n Environmental & Social \n\n • The Davies Foundation\n, • Local charity funding\n, • Pennies To Heaven\n, • Employee Resource Groups\n, • Employee volunteering programme\n\n Financial Health \n\n • Pension, 5% employee and 5% employer contribution\n, • My Choices at Davies provides; High Street discounts and Financial wellbeing hub\n, • Life assurance: x4\n, • Refer a Friend\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme\n, • Lease car salary sacrifice\n, • Davies Incentive Plan\n, • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay\n\n Mental, Physical & Emotional Wellbeing \n\n • Wellbeing centre; move, munch, money & mind focus\n, • Discounts with 100's of UK retailers\n, • EAP; 24/7 confidential helpline\n, • 25 days holiday, increases to 26 days after 5 years and 27 after 10 years\n, • Flexible working\n, • Dress for your day\n, • Inclusive employment policies eg. Menopause, fostering friendly, fertility, sabbatical policy and baby loss and miscarriage\n, • Flexible benefits include; holiday purchase plan and a opportunity to purchase heath cash plan and BUPA dental plan\n

Axon Moore is delighted to be partnering with a highly successful, private equity-backed business to recruit an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner. This is a high-profile appointment within a fast-paced, ambitious organisation, offering significant exposure to the executive leadership team and the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making.You will act as a trusted commercial finance partner to C-suite stakeholders, providing financial insight, challenging business performance and supporting key strategic initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused qualified accountant looking to make a genuine impact within a growing business. The role offers a hybrid working pattern of 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home.The RoleKey responsibilities will include:\n\n • Business partner senior leadership and C-suite stakeholders, providing strategic financial support and commercial insight.\n, • Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning across key business functions.\n, • Deliver meaningful analysis to support strategic decision-making, investment appraisal and business performance.\n, • Develop robust financial models to support forecasting, commercial initiatives and growth plans.\n, • Analyse financial and operational performance, identifying trends, risks and opportunities.\n, • Challenge assumptions and forecasts to improve decision quality and forecasting accuracy.\n, • Support the development of business cases for strategic projects and investment opportunities.\n, • Produce high-quality reporting and presentations for Executive and Board-level meetings.\n, • Drive continuous improvement across FP&A processes, reporting and planning.\n, • Mentor and support junior members of the finance team where appropriate.\n, • Play a key role in finance transformation and wider business improvement initiatives.\nThe PersonThe successful candidate will be:\n\n, • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.\n, • An experienced Finance Business Partner, Commercial Finance Manager or FP&A professional.\n, • Able to demonstrate strong commercial acumen and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.\n, • Experienced in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and strategic planning.\n, • Comfortable presenting financial information to Executive and Board-level audiences.\n, • Highly analytical with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.\n, • Proactive, commercially minded and confident challenging business performance.\n, • Experienced operating within a fast-paced, high-growth environment.\n, • Previous experience within a private equity-backed business would be advantageous but is not essential.\n, • Strong Excel skills are essential, with experience of Power BI or other reporting tools considered beneficial.\nWhat's on Offer\n\n, • High-profile role with direct exposure to the Executive leadership team.\n, • Opportunity to influence strategic business decisions.\n, • Hybrid working (2 days office / 3 days home).\n, • Clear progression opportunities within an ambitious, growing organisation.\n, • A collaborative, commercially focused finance function where your input will genuinely shape business performance.\nAxon Moore is a leading specialist Accountancy & Finance Recruitment Consultancy. We recruit from Part-Qualified through to CFO level across Lancashire and the wider North West. If this opportunity is of interest, or you would like to discuss your career options in confidence, please apply now or contact George Oyston at Axon Moore for a confidential conversation.

A legal 500 listed law firm with offices based across Lancashire are seeking a Solicitor to join their highly regarded Legal 500 listed department. No Targets / KPI's Supervise Junior Staff Have your own clients Guidance from a Snr Partner Development Opportunities Ideally you will have gained at least 2 years' PQE within Commercial Litigation and be comfortable managing your own caseload. You will be joining a small team but one that still deals with complex legal matters and a wide variety of work to include: contract disputes, shareholder & partnership disputes, insolvency matters, property disputes, boundary disputes and professional negligence. Working alongside a Director, you will become an integral part of the firm right away and will enjoy a lot of direct client contact with key clients of the firm as well as contribute to building the department further by getting actively involved in the business development activities of the firm and the department. The team currently consists of x2 Solicitors, x2 Paralegals and support staff, so you will fit into a structure that does offer the opportunity to progress your career and increase your responsibilities. One aspect of this role that will be expected of you is management and you will be able to supervise 2 Paralegals and assist with their progression, whilst also assisting with the growth of the team. The firm are very work/life balance focused and can offer a fully remote role, however there would be some travel to an office needed to liaise with the Director and discuss plans for progressing & growing the team. All fee earners currently have the choice to work remotely, hybrid or from the office and this will continue to be in place. Salary for this role is based on existing your existing package and PQE level however as a smaller firm they are able to offer extra benefits like a flexible working patterns, a pleasant work/life balance and generous holiday allowance. For further information please contact Nick Skelly at QED Legal for a confidential chat.

Axon Moore are delighted to be partnering with a growing, private equity-backed business to recruit a Financial Controller into its finance leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take ownership of the management accounts function, strengthen financial controls and drive improvements across the wider finance operation. The successful candidate will lead a high-quality, commercially focused finance function, delivering accurate and timely reporting, insightful business partnering and robust end-to-end financial processes. Key Responsibilities include:\n\n • Lead finance operations across management accounts, accounts payable, bank reconciliations and cash management.\n, • Own and streamline the month end close process, ensuring accurate, timely and well controlled reporting across multiple entities.\n, • Produce insightful consolidated monthly management accounts aligned to the needs of the wider business.\n, • Drive working capital performance through effective cash flow forecasting, payment management, stock control and banking processes.\n, • Develop a strong understanding of cost of sales and gross profit across the business, identifying opportunities for improvement.\n, • Deliver detailed profitability reporting across sites, services and cost centres to support senior leadership decision-making.\n, • Partner with departmental and operational leaders on budgets, forecasts and financial performance.\n, • Provide clear and commercially focused P&L and cash flow analysis, identifying opportunities to improve profitability.\n, • Strengthen the financial control environment through robust processes, reconciliations and governance.\n, • Lead and deliver finance process improvements, including opportunities to automate and digitise processes and systems.\n, • Manage, develop and motivate the finance team, ensuring high standards of performance and service delivery.\n, • Support senior finance leaders with ad-hoc analysis, projects and wider strategic initiatives.\nEssential experience:\n\n, • ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification, with significant post-qualification experience.\n, • Strong technical accounting knowledge, including month-end close, financial reporting and financial controls.\n, • Proven experience leading finance operations and driving process improvements within a fast-paced environment.\n, • Experience managing and developing finance teams, with a focus on performance and service delivery.\n, • A strong track record of business partnering with operational leaders and senior stakeholders.\n, • Advanced Excel skills and strong experience with financial reporting tools.\n, • Experience working with integrated finance/ERP systems.\n, • Demonstrable experience improving, automating and digitising finance systems and processes to increase efficiency, accuracy and control.\n, • A proactive, inquisitive and commercially focused approach, with the ability to turn financial information into meaningful business insight.\nThis is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, PE-backed organisation at an exciting stage of its development. The role offers significant scope to influence the finance function, improve processes and controls, and work closely with senior stakeholders to drive business performance.Our local Lancashire Axon Moore team recruit all accounting and finance roles from CFO to transactional finance on both a temporary and permanent basis. For more information about this role or our wider team, please contact Kat Goulding on or on . INDFIN

Project Manager (NORTH) \n Contract: Government \n Location: Preston, PR5 8BX - with travel across M6/M62 Corridor \n Hours of work: 40 hours per week \n Contract Type: Permanent \n \n We are seeking a Project Manager (North) to implement and sustain a high standard of project delivery, enhancing ISS's position within the project market and supporting growth across existing customer accounts. \n \n Job Description \n We are looking for an experienced project professional to lead the tactical development and delivery of Capital Projects and Minor Works (MAC), managing projects from inception through to completion while overseeing resources, commercial governance, compliance, risk management, and supply chain performance. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead the tactical development and delivery of Capital Projects and Minor Works (MAC).\n, • Manage projects through the full lifecycle from conception to completion.\n, • Support the growth of project opportunities across existing customer accounts.\n, • Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, key accounts, global operations, and external customers.\n, • Take accountability for project financial performance aligned with business objectives.\n, • Develop delivery models and manage resources across multiple concurrent projects.\n, • Ensure robust commercial governance, compliance, and risk management practices are maintained.\n, • Manage and develop supply chain performance while implementing best practice processes and procedures to ensure a high standard of service.\n\n \n About You: \n\n • Expertise within a Construction, Engineering, or Built Environment discipline.\n, • Experience delivering projects including; Asset Replacement Programmes, Roofing Projects, CAT A and CAT B Refurbishments and New Modular Buildings.\n, • Experience working under NEC4 contracts.\n, • Experience using RIBA stages.\n, • Experience working in accordance with CDM regulations.\n, • Demonstrable ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.\n, • Proven experience operating at Project Manager level within the Building Projects and/or Facilities Management industry.\n, • Demonstrable track record of successfully managing multiple projects and programmes with values ranging from £500k to £1m+.\n, • Demonstrable experience managing Health & Safety compliance.\n, • Experience running complex tenders, estimating project costs, and presenting high-quality tender documentation to customers.\n, • SMSTS, Asbestos Awareness & First Aid qualified.\n, • HNC qualification (or equivalent) in a technical or management discipline.\n, • Recognised Project Management qualification such as Prince2, APMP, PMP, or equivalent.\n, • Full UK driving licence.\n, • Flexibility to travel nationally as required.\n\n \n All candidates must be able to obtain BPSS & CTC Security Clearance. Click here for more on this: Security Checks \n \n The Company \n ISS is a global leader in workplace and facilities management, helping organisations create environments where people and businesses can thrive. We partner with clients across sectors—from healthcare to finance—to deliver smart, sustainable solutions that improve everyday experiences. \n \n We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, committed to diversity, wellbeing, and supporting the Armed Forces community. \n \n As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible. If you require any adjustments, please contact our Resourcing Team—we’ll be happy to support you. \n \n Join ISS and be part of something bigger.

About BarhaleWho are Barhale?Barhale is a business founded on family values having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors including:WaterTransportBuilt environmentEnergyWe operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985.Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide.We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities including:TunnellingMEICATemporary and permanent designSteel-fabricationSigns (design and fabrication)Health & safety equipment and products including PPECompany Website:https://www.barhale.co.uk/Company Showcase Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFqsoclCUZAWhy join Barhale?As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies.Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemesA broad range of civil engineering and mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UKs largest infrastructure projects and clientsStrong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within as we believe this is a key driver to our successSite EngineerThe RoleThe purpose of this role is to provide site engineering duties to a number of projects within the region. The Site Engineer will establish the level and survey control for contracts and set out detailed works per the contract drawings, ensuring that checks are made regularly.Key ResponsibilitiesHealth, safety & environmentPromote the Barhale Cardinal Rules and establish safe working cultures and practicesComply with company procedures and legal obligationsPromote and comply with environmental complianceDeliver the works safelyQualityPromote best practiceComply with company proceduresEnsure work is delivered defect/snag-freeEndeavour to spot and highlight value engineering opportunitiesSite engineeringEstablish the level and survey control for contractsSet out detailed works as per the contract drawings, ensuring checks are carried out regularlyEnsure that records are accurate and comply with organisational and legal requirementsResolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise at any timeProduce procurement schedules for the jobs and liaise with our procurement department to ensure the site has adequate resources to complete the tasksProduce ITPs and Task BriefingsProduce 2 week look ahead in conjunction with the Site AgentProduce Site Diaries and Allocation SheetsKey Measures and TargetsAccurate and timely setting out of the worksTimely handover of works and Quality records without outstanding defectsProduction of accurate records, drawing registers and weekly diariesKey RelationshipsDevelop good working relationships with site workforce and customer's technical representativeAbout youEssentialPrevious experience of setting out on civil engineering projectsSound knowledge of construction methods, health and safety, and legal regulationsFully conversant with the use of robotic total station or EDM instrumentsDegree qualified/HNC (or equivalent) in civil engineeringExcellent communication skillsSelf-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlookDesirableExperience in using AutoCAD and MS OfficeTemporary-works co-ordinationCSCS cardCable avoidance trainingFirst aid trainingNEBOSH or IOSHCaring and investing in youOur values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years and they are our guiding principle regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company.As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.From the moment you join us, your wellbeing and career aspirations will be supported by;Competitive salaryCompany PensionLife AssurancePrivate Medical25 days annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days8 hours volunteeringEmployee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeingFlexible benefits via salary sacrificeCompany car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)Leadership & management training and coachingRegular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progressionDevelopment supported by internal and externally delivered trainingContinuous service awardsTPBN1_UKTJ

Job Title: Service Desk Manager Location: Preston, Lancashire Salary: Up to £60,000 | Leading Microsoft Partner Are you an experienced Service Desk Manager looking to join a leading Microsoft Partner with a genuinely modern approach to managed IT services? We’re working with an established and growing technology business in Preston that has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality Microsoft solutions and managed services to its customers. This is a business that has invested heavily in its people, technology and working environment. You'll be based from a state-of-the-art office, working with modern technology, established systems and well-developed processes and procedures designed to enable the technical team to deliver an exceptional service. They're now looking for a Service Desk Manager to take ownership of their support operation and play a key role in its continued development. Why this opportunity stands out • Join a leading Microsoft Partner with a strong reputation in the market., • Salary up to £60,000., • Work from a state-of-the-art Preston office and modern technical environment., • Join a business investing in the latest Microsoft technologies and solutions., • Established processes, procedures and systems – this isn't an environment where you'll be expected to build everything from scratch., • Genuine opportunity to influence how the Service Desk continues to develop., • Work alongside experienced technical professionals in a business that takes service delivery seriously., • Join an ambitious, growing organisation with a strong focus on developing its people. The Role You'll take ownership of the day-to-day performance and development of the Service Desk, ensuring the technical team delivers consistently high standards of support. This is more than simply managing a ticket queue. You'll have responsibility for people, performance, process and customer experience, while continuously looking for ways to make an already established operation even better. You'll be responsible for: • Leading, motivating and developing the Service Desk team., • Managing day-to-day Service Desk performance., • Monitoring SLAs, KPIs, ticket volumes, response times and resolution performance., • Ensuring tickets are correctly prioritised, escalated and resolved., • Managing workloads and resources across the team., • Running regular 1-to-1s, performance reviews and development plans., • Coaching and mentoring technical engineers., • Managing customer and technical escalations., • Driving continuous improvement across processes and procedures., • Identifying recurring issues and implementing long-term improvements., • Working closely with senior leadership and other technical teams., • Maintaining exceptional levels of customer service., • Supporting recruitment and onboarding as the team continues to develop. What we're looking for You'll ideally already be working as a: Service Desk Manager | IT Support Manager | Helpdesk Manager | Technical Support Manager | Service Delivery Manager You'll have experience leading technical support engineers within an MSP, Microsoft Partner or managed services environment and understand what a high-performing Service Desk should look like. You'll also bring strong knowledge of SLAs, KPIs, ticket management, technical escalations and Microsoft environments, alongside the leadership skills required to get the best from a technical team. Interested? If you're looking for your next Service Desk leadership role and want to join a high-quality Microsoft Partner offering excellent technology, modern facilities, established processes and genuine opportunity to make an impact, we'd love to speak with you. Apply today for a confidential conversation.

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Field Based | Multi-Site Retail.Zachary Daniels are partnering with a well-known UK retailer to recruit an experienced HR Business Partner to support their retail estate.This is a brilliant opportunity for a commercially minded HRBP who loves being out in the business, building relationships with op

Senior Technical Product Owner £75,000 + Excellent Benefits Package Hybrid Working | 3 Days per Week in Preston Help Shape the Next Generation of Enterprise Technology Some Product Owner roles are about maintaining a backlog. This isn't one of them. This is an opportunity to join a globally recognised organisation at the forefront of digital transformation, where technology sits at the heart of the business and Product is genuinely empowered to influence strategic direction. You'll work alongside exceptional Software Engineers, Architects and Product Leaders, helping deliver large-scale digital platforms used by customers across multiple international markets. With significant investment in technology, modern engineering practices and product innovation, this is an environment where ambitious Product professionals can make a genuine impact while developing their own career within a world-class technology organisation. The Opportunity As a Senior Technical Product Owner, you'll become the driving force behind one of the organisation's engineering teams, taking ownership of the product backlog and ensuring every sprint delivers measurable business value. You'll translate strategic product vision into clear, deliverable outcomes, balancing customer needs, commercial priorities and technical excellence. Working across Product Management, Architecture, Engineering and Delivery, you'll influence decisions, challenge assumptions and help shape the future of enterprise-scale digital products. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, collaborating with highly technical teams and taking ownership from concept through to delivery. What You'll Be Doing • Own and continuously optimise the product backlog for a high-performing Agile engineering team., • Translate strategic product objectives into well-defined user stories, acceptance criteria and technical requirements., • Prioritise work based on customer value, business objectives, technical dependencies and delivery capacity., • Partner closely with Software Engineers, Architects, UX, Delivery Managers and senior stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle., • Lead backlog refinement, sprint planning and collaborative product workshops., • Balance delivery of new features alongside technical debt, platform improvements, BAU and non-functional requirements., • Ensure engineering teams have clear priorities and a continual pipeline of delivery-ready work., • Manage dependencies, risks and competing priorities across multiple workstreams., • Use customer feedback, data and insight to drive informed product decisions., • Champion Agile best practice and contribute towards continuous improvement across Product and Engineering.What You'll Bring We're looking for someone who combines strong commercial awareness with a genuine passion for technology. You'll ideally have: • Proven experience as a Technical Product Owner, Product Owner or Senior Business Analyst within complex software environments., • Experience working closely with Software Engineering teams delivering enterprise applications., • Strong understanding of Agile delivery, Scrum and modern software development practices., • Experience managing and prioritising complex product backlogs., • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills., • The ability to translate business objectives into clear technical requirements., • Experience writing high-quality user stories and acceptance criteria., • A collaborative approach with the confidence to influence at all levels of the organisation., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Desirable experience includes:, • SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework), • Enterprise software platforms, • API-driven products and systems integration, • Large-scale digital transformation programmesWhy This Role? You'll be joining a business where Product has a genuine voice. Technology is viewed as a strategic enabler, not simply a support function, giving Product Owners the opportunity to influence roadmap decisions, challenge thinking and shape products that operate at significant international scale. You'll work alongside talented engineers in an environment that encourages collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement, with clear opportunities to develop your career as the organisation continues to invest heavily in its technology landscape. What's On Offer? Salary: Up to £75,000 Benefits include: • Annual performance bonus, • Competitive pension contribution, • Private healthcare, • Life assurance, • Generous annual leave, plus the option to buy additional holidays, • Hybrid working (3 days per week in the Preston office), • Flexible working arrangements, • Personal learning and development budget, • Access to industry-leading training and certifications, • Clear progression pathways within a global technology organisation, • Employee wellbeing initiatives, • Modern offices with collaborative working spacesLocation Preston Hybrid working: 3 days per week onsite, 2 days from home. Skills & Experience • Product Ownership, • Technical Product Management, • Agile, • Scrum, • SAFe, • Product Strategy, • Product Roadmaps, • Backlog Management, • User Stories, • Acceptance Criteria, • Business Analysis, • Requirements Gathering, • Requirements Analysis, • Stakeholder Management, • APIs, • REST APIs, • Systems Integration, • Enterprise Software, • Agile Delivery, • SDLCWhy Apply? Opportunities to join organisations of this calibre don't come around often. If you're looking for a role where you'll influence technology strategy, work alongside exceptional engineering talent, and help deliver products that genuinely make an impact at enterprise scale, we'd love to hear from you. This is more than your next Product Owner role - it's an opportunity to help shape the future of a technology organisation that is continuing to invest, innovate and grow. JBRP1_UKTJ

Senior Technical Product Owner £75,000 + Excellent Benefits Package Hybrid Working | 3 Days per Week in Preston Help Shape the Next Generation of Enterprise Technology Some Product Owner roles are about maintaining a backlog. This isn't one of them. This is an opportunity to join a globally recognised organisation at the forefront of digital transformation, where technology sits at the heart of the business and Product is genuinely empowered to influence strategic direction. You'll work alongside exceptional Software Engineers, Architects and Product Leaders, helping deliver large-scale digital platforms used by customers across multiple international markets. With significant investment in technology, modern engineering practices and product innovation, this is an environment where ambitious Product professionals can make a genuine impact while developing their own career within a world-class technology organisation. The Opportunity As a Senior Technical Product Owner , you'll become the driving force behind one of the organisation's engineering teams, taking ownership of the product backlog and ensuring every sprint delivers measurable business value. You'll translate strategic product vision into clear, deliverable outcomes, balancing customer needs, commercial priorities and technical excellence. Working across Product Management, Architecture, Engineering and Delivery, you'll influence decisions, challenge assumptions and help shape the future of enterprise-scale digital products. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, collaborating with highly technical teams and taking ownership from concept through to delivery. What You'll Be Doing Own and continuously optimise the product backlog for a high-performing Agile engineering team. Translate strategic product objectives into well-defined user stories, acceptance criteria and technical requirements. Prioritise work based on customer value, business objectives, technical dependencies and delivery capacity. Partner closely with Software Engineers, Architects, UX, Delivery Managers and senior stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle. Lead backlog refinement, sprint planning and collaborative product workshops. Balance delivery of new features alongside technical debt, platform improvements, BAU and non-functional requirements. Ensure engineering teams have clear priorities and a continual pipeline of delivery-ready work. Manage dependencies, risks and competing priorities across multiple workstreams. Use customer feedback, data and insight to drive informed product decisions. Champion Agile best practice and contribute towards continuous improvement across Product and Engineering. What You'll Bring We're looking for someone who combines strong commercial awareness with a genuine passion for technology. You'll ideally have: Proven experience as a Technical Product Owner, Product Owner or Senior Business Analyst within complex software environments. Experience working closely with Software Engineering teams delivering enterprise applications. Strong understanding of Agile delivery, Scrum and modern software development practices. Experience managing and prioritising complex product backlogs. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. The ability to translate business objectives into clear technical requirements. Experience writing high-quality user stories and acceptance criteria. A collaborative approach with the confidence to influence at all levels of the organisation. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Desirable experience includes: SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) Enterprise software platforms API-driven products and systems integration Large-scale digital transformation programmes Why This Role? You'll be joining a business where Product has a genuine voice. Technology is viewed as a strategic enabler, not simply a support function, giving Product Owners the opportunity to influence roadmap decisions, challenge thinking and shape products that operate at significant international scale. You'll work alongside talented engineers in an environment that encourages collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement, with clear opportunities to develop your career as the organisation continues to invest heavily in its technology landscape. What's On Offer? Salary: Up to £75,000 Benefits include: Annual performance bonus Competitive pension contribution Private healthcare Life assurance Generous annual leave, plus the option to buy additional holidays Hybrid working ( 3 days per week in the Preston office ) Flexible working arrangements Personal learning and development budget Access to industry-leading training and certifications Clear progression pathways within a global technology organisation Employee wellbeing initiatives Modern offices with collaborative working spaces Location Preston Hybrid working: 3 days per week onsite, 2 days from home. Skills & Experience Product Ownership Technical Product Management Agile Scrum SAFe Product Strategy Product Roadmaps Backlog Management User Stories Acceptance Criteria Business Analysis Requirements Gathering Requirements Analysis Stakeholder Management APIs REST APIs Systems Integration Enterprise Software Agile Delivery SDLC Why Apply? Opportunities to join organisations of this calibre don't come around often. If you're looking for a role where you'll influence technology strategy, work alongside exceptional engineering talent, and help deliver products that genuinely make an impact at enterprise scale, we'd love to hear from you. This is more than your next Product Owner role - it's an opportunity to help shape the future of a technology organisation that is continuing to invest, innovate and grow. TPBN1_UKTJ

Role and ResponsibilitiesThe HR Business Partner is a trusted advisor to their allocated business areas, providing support to managers and employees, providing proactive and commercially focused people support across designated business areas. The successful candidate will be required to: Business P

Internal Job Title: Maintenance Technician Are you looking for your next challenge? At Baxi, we've been manufacturing in the UK for over 150 years and are proud to deliver innovative, sustainable heating solutions across domestic and commercial markets. We are looking for a skilled and proactive Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join our manufacturing site in Preston. This is a key role within our Maintenance team, supporting the reliability, efficiency and continuous improvement of our highly automated production plant. Internal Job Title: Maintenance Technician Preston Shift Pattern - Double Days 06:00 14:00 14:00 22:00 Salary £45,000 - £52,000 + Benefits The Person We are looking for a technically strong electrically biased Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer who thrives within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will be a hands-on problem solver with excellent fault-finding skills and a proactive approach to preventative maintenance. You will have experience working with automated manufacturing equipment and be comfortable diagnosing electrical faults while supporting mechanical maintenance activities when required. You will be safety conscious, detail focused and committed to continuous improvement, helping to reduce downtime and maximise equipment reliability and performance. The Role As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias), reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving a wide range of automated manufacturing equipment and production systems. You will support both planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown activities while working collaboratively with production teams and fellow engineers to ensure safe, reliable and efficient plant operation. Whilst this role has a strong electrical focus, you will also support wider multi-skilled maintenance activities across site. Key Responsibilities Electrical Maintenance & Fault Finding Diagnose and repair electrical faults across automated production equipment. Investigate root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions. Support improvements to equipment reliability and performance. Automation & Control Systems Maintain and fault-find on control panels, motors, drives, sensors and associated equipment. Support PLC fault diagnosis and troubleshooting activities. Assist with automation and controls improvement projects. Planned & Reactive Maintenance Complete preventative maintenance activities in line with maintenance schedules. Respond to equipment breakdowns and restore plant operation safely and efficiently. Ensure maintenance activities are recorded accurately within the maintenance management system. Mechanical Support Support mechanical maintenance activities when required. Work with pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical systems across the manufacturing plant. Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to reduce downtime and improve asset reliability. Support continuous improvement initiatives and engineering projects. Contribute to the development of best practice maintenance standards. Health, Safety & Quality Comply with all Health, Safety and Environmental procedures. Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and in accordance with company standards. Support audit and compliance requirements as necessary. Requirements Essential NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or equivalent. Completed recognised apprenticeship in Electrical or Multi-Skilled Engineering. Previous experience within an industrial manufacturing maintenance environment. Strong electrical fault-finding experience. Experience maintaining automated production machinery and equipment. Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently. Good IT skills and experience maintaining maintenance records. Desirable PLC fault-finding experience. Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics. IPAF licence. FLT licence. Basic welding experience. Why Join Baxi? Excellent benefits package 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Contributory pension Income protection Family-friendly policies Opportunity to work on automated manufacturing equipment Long-term career development within a market-leading manufacturing business Locations: Preston Home to our Manufacturing since 1866 Bamber Bridge PR5 6FN Warwick Home to our Commercial Services Brook House CV34 4LL Whether you're joining us in manufacturing or one of our hub locations, youll be part of a historically rich British manufacturing company focused on sustainable, greener, and cleaner energy solutions. Our Approach: Baxi is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age. TPBN1_UKTJ

Job Summary The Health and Safety Lead is responsible for leading and driving continuous improvement in health, safety, and environmental performance across the Preston manufacturing, warehouse and distribution facilities. The role focuses on supporting the development and implementation of the Companys HSE strategy and translating this into effective site-level programmes and improvements, using a range of tools and initiatives to promote a positive safety culture, drive legal compliance and support operational excellence. Working closely with operational leaders, the Health and Safety Lead will advise, coach, influence, and support managers and employees at all levels to embed best practice and achieve sustainable behavioural change. The role also carries responsibility for managing HSE-related CAPEX and OPEX budgets within the assigned areas of responsibility. The Person The successful candidate will be an experienced Health, Safety and Environment professional with a proven track record of improving HSE performance within a manufacturing environment. They will possess excellent leadership, coaching and influencing skills, enabling them to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation. They will demonstrate a proactive approach to continuous improvement, be highly analytical and capable of using data to identify trends, reduce risk and drive measurable improvements. Strong communication skills, sound judgement and the ability to build positive working relationships are essential. The Role The Health and Safety Lead will lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the company's HSE strategy across the Preston manufacturing and warehouse operations. The role is responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, maintaining ISO 45001 certification, leading the World Class Manufacturing Safety Pillar and supporting operational leaders in delivering a culture of safety, environmental responsibility and operational excellence. Monday To Friday - 37 Hours a week - No Weekends Responsibilities Lead and drive continuous improvement in Health, Safety and Environmental performance across the Preston manufacturing and warehouse operation. Lead the World Class Manufacturing Safety Pillar. Support the development of site HSE improvement plans, translating business objectives into practical actions and leading their delivery. Coach operational managers and team leaders to deliver safety improvement initiatives and positive behavioural change. Design, develop and deliver Health, Safety and Environmental training programmes. Identify, analyse and eliminate safety losses using structured problem-solving methodologies. Promote a proactive safety culture through regular engagement with managers and employees. Provide expert Health, Safety and Environmental advice and guidance across the business. Work with the wider business HSE team to share and implement best practice. Analyse performance data to identify trends and implement measurable improvements. Lead cross-functional improvement projects to enhance safety, environmental performance and operational efficiency. Manage relationships with external regulatory bodies, including the Health and Safety Executive and Environment Agency. Respond to customer and tender-related Health, Safety and Environmental enquiries. Conduct statutory and non-statutory compliance audits and implement corrective actions. Support the administration of the electronic incident reporting system. Maintain ISO 45001 certification through internal auditing, compliance monitoring and liaison with external auditors. Manage HSE-related CAPEX and OPEX budgets within the area of responsibility. Support incident and near-miss investigations, ensuring robust root cause analysis and effective corrective actions. Maintain a strong presence across the manufacturing and engineering operations, engaging employees and leaders to identify and address risk. Support the safe management of contractors and high-risk activities. Support and coach operational teams in the preparation, implementation and review of suitable and sufficient risk assessments and safe systems of work. Support the Environmental Compliance team with environmental permits, procedures and reporting requirements. Lead, coach and develop the site's HSE team to ensure effective delivery of HSE objectives. Build strong working relationships with Production, Engineering and Warehouse leadership teams, providing support, challenge and direction to drive continuous improvement in HSE performance. Requirements Essential NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 5/6, or NEBOSH General Certificate and extensive relevant experience, or equivalent professional qualification. Minimum of five years' experience in a Health and Safety Management role within a manufacturing environment. Demonstrable experience of developing and implementing Health, Safety and Environmental improvement programmes. Strong knowledge of UK Health, Safety and Environmental legislation. Proven ability to influence behavioural and cultural change. Excellent coaching, communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving capability. Desirable Experience of World Class Manufacturing (WCM). Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles. Experience of Continuous Improvement methodologies. Root Cause Analysis and Loss Elimination techniques. Operational Excellence experience. Data analysis and performance management experience. Change leadership experience. About BAXI We're leading the energy transition to zero carbon by offering complete residential and commercial heating and hot water solutions. As one team across the UK and Ireland, and with the backing of our global parent company, BDR Thermea Group, we work together with a collective knowledge and expertise that's literally centuries in the making. We're proud of our heritage, manufacturing in the UK since 1866, and we're experienced in adapting to changing needs. Locations Preston Home to our Manufacturing since 1866 Bamber Bridge PR5 6FN Our Benefits Our package includes a competitive basic salary plus a variable incentive. We also offer: 25 days holiday plus UK Bank Holidays Income Protection Contributory Pension Scheme Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Sick Pay Schemes Staff Discounts Employee Benefits Platform Career Development Opportunities And much more Our Approach Baxi is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. TPBN1_UKTJ

Coach managers to build confidence and capability in handling people issues. Read and comply with the company Health & Safety Policy; taking reasonable care for the Health & Safety of themselves and others; co-operate with managers and other employees in fulfilling our objectives and statutory dutie

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RSR is a public safety & enterprise security recruitment specialist. We assist public safety employers find the right talent. We assist all employers when they want to source public safety and enterprise security skills and experience. Force Intelligence Team Leader Location: Preston - Saunders Lane Pay Rate: £15.48 per hour PAYE Contract: 3 months initially, with potential for extension Hours: Full-time About the Role We are recruiting for a Force Intelligence Team Leader to join the Force Intelligence Bureau in Preston. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced intelligence professional with strong supervisory skills to play a key role in supporting operational policing and ensuring high-quality intelligence is effectively managed, developed and shared. Working alongside the Detective Sergeant, you will supervise a team of Intelligence Officers and help ensure an efficient and effective intelligence function across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Supervise, support and prioritise the work of Intelligence Officers, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures. Receive, evaluate, research, develop and disseminate information and intelligence from a range of sources. Support the management of an effective intelligence support service within the Intelligence Hub. Manage requests for information from other police forces and external agencies, ensuring matters relating to threat, risk and harm are dealt with appropriately and promptly. Research intelligence using specialist databases and UK and international law enforcement systems. Maintain responsibility for specific intelligence themes and areas of work. Handle restricted and confidential information and intelligence appropriately. Manage departmental mailboxes and ensure information is actioned effectively. Produce and manage performance information and data where required. Develop effective working relationships with internal departments, other police forces and external agencies to support information sharing. Provide guidance and advice on intelligence matters in support of operational policing. Assist with the resourcing of Operational Intelligence Cells when required. Attend briefings and meetings and deliver intelligence-related presentations where appropriate. Ensure information and intelligence is managed in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and guidance, including data protection and the Management of Police Information (MoPI). Support the development of skills and knowledge across the Intelligence Hub. Carry out other duties consistent with the nature and responsibilities of the role.About You We are looking for someone with experience of working within an intelligence environment who can demonstrate: Experience of researching, evaluating and disseminating intelligence. Experience of managing or supervising intelligence within a professional environment. Strong leadership skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a multi-functional team. Experience using specialist databases and information systems. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when collecting, analysing and recording information. The ability to identify patterns and trends and interpret complex information. Strong decision-making skills and the ability to take appropriate action. Experience working collaboratively with internal and external departments or agencies. The ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to deliver presentations to a range of audiences. Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and other relevant applications.Desirable Experience It would be advantageous to have: Experience of managing staff, including appraisal and performance management. Experience using the Police National Database (PND) and other law enforcement databases. Knowledge and experience of the National Intelligence Model (NIM) and 5x5x5 intelligence grading system. Knowledge of legislation and guidance relating to the management and disclosure of police information, data protection and intelligence.What You'll Bring You will be organised, analytical and confident working with sensitive and confidential information. You will be able to prioritise competing demands, make sound decisions and communicate effectively with colleagues and partner agencies. The successful candidate will also demonstrate a commitment to collaborative working, continuous development and delivering a high-quality intelligence service that supports operational policing. Vetting: The successful candidate will be required to pass the relevant level of vetting. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful. If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please feel free to refer them to us! We have a "Refer A Friend" bonus scheme and we will reward you retail vouchers for any referrals who are not already known to us and are successfully placed! Red Snapper Recruitment is a member of the Red Snapper Group. The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates. The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer

HR Manager- Preston UK (Multi-site role)- Head office Preston Full-time and Permanent | Monday–Friday (40 hours per week, incl. 1-hour unpaid break) £45,000 – £50,000 per annum + benefits About the Company Our client is a well-established, market-leading national distributor within the fmcg sector, with a successful heritage spanning over 60 years. With a turnover exceeding £150m and a workforce of 400+ employees, they operate across multiple UK sites, delivering a wide range of products to businesses of all sizes from independent operators to large-scale organisations. Blending local expertise with national scale, the company is known for its strong customer relationships, operational excellence, and commitment to innovation in a fast-moving industry. The Opportunity This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR Manager to play a key role in shaping and delivering the organisation’s People Plan. Working closely with the Group HR Director, you’ll take a hands-on, strategic and operational role, supporting managers across the business while driving best practice in people management and employment law compliance. Key Responsibilities Partner with senior leadership to develop and implement HR strategy aligned to business goals Lead end-to-end recruitment and workforce planning Oversee onboarding, training, and development initiatives Act as a trusted advisor on employee relations, including complex case management Draft and manage HR documentation, policies, and procedures Drive performance management processes, including appraisals and reviews Support succession planning and talent development across business units Monitor and improve employee engagement and retention strategies Manage compensation, benefits, and payroll coordination Maintain accurate HR systems, reporting, and data compliance Deliver training sessions and workshops to managers and teams Lead and contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives ⚖️ Compliance & Culture Ensure full compliance with UK employment legislation and HR best practice Promote a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism Support a safe and compliant working environment, adhering to Health & Safety standards ✅ What We’re Looking For Essential: CIPD Level 5+ (or equivalent experience) Proven experience as an HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor Strong knowledge of UK employment law Experience handling complex employee relations cases Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills High attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive information Desirable: CIPD Level 7 (or working towards) Experience in organisational change or transformation Exposure to M&A activity Knowledge of GDPR/Data Protection Experience using HR analytics and data-driven decision making What’s in It for You? KPI Bonus Scheme 33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays) Company Pension Scheme Life Assurance Company Sick Pay Employee Discount Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Why Apply? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, nationally recognised organisation where you can truly make an impact. You’ll have the autonomy to shape HR practices while working within a supportive leadership structure. How to Apply Send your CV to (url removed) to submit your application or call me on (phone number removed) if you require any additional information. INDBSO

Axon Moore are delighted to be supporting a well-established, growing and independent accountancy practice near Preston with the appointment of a Senior Accountant/ Associate Director. The practice works closely with small owner-managed businesses, providing practical accountancy and tax support alongside clear, approachable advice. Alongside its established client base, the business is also developing a rapidly growing specialist franchise division, supporting franchise businesses across the UK. This is a particularly exciting role, offering the opportunity to work closely with the Founder and Partner, who is looking ahead to retirement and is seeking a successor to take the business forward. The Role This is a newly created senior position, ideally suited to an experienced practice accountant who is confident reviewing accounts and tax work, dealing directly with clients and using their own judgement, whilst providing a responsive and high quality service. Working closely with the Practice Owner, you will become a trusted senior member of the team. You will have significant client exposure and responsibility, helping clients understand their accounts and tax position, dealing with technical and practical queries, and providing guidance and support to colleagues. Key Responsibilities Reviewing statutory accounts and tax work Preparing accounts and tax work where required Reviewing sole trader, partnership and limited company accounts Dealing directly with client queries in a clear and practical manner Meeting with clients and helping them understand their financial information Identifying issues, opportunities and areas requiring further attention Supporting colleagues with technical queries and more complex client matters Helping to maintain consistent standards across the practice Supporting the continued development and delivery of the growing franchise division Contributing ideas to improve systems, processes and the overall client experience Working closely with the Practice Owner as the business continues to develop and grow About You We are looking for an experienced accountant who can work confidently and independently, with strong practice experience and a genuine ability to build excellent client relationships. You will be analytical, commercially minded and comfortable tackling complex issues, while maintaining a friendly, approachable and down-to-earth style. The ideal candidate will have experience working with owner-managed businesses and a good understanding of accounts and tax. Experience within a retail, manufacturing or similarly relevant environment would also be beneficial. You should be someone who enjoys taking responsibility, finding practical solutions and making a real contribution to a growing business. Qualifications: AAT/ ACA or ACCA qualified or qualified by experience, with relevant accounting and practice knowledge. What's on Offer? This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing independent practice where you will have genuine responsibility, direct client exposure and the opportunity to make a real impact. The business is also very flexible around working arrangements and can accommodate both full-time and part-time hours, making this an attractive opportunity for the right candidate. If you're an experienced practice accountant looking for a senior role within a close-knit, growing business where your experience and ideas will genuinely be valued, we'd love to hear from you. Our local Lancashire Axon Moore team recruit all accounting and finance roles from CFO to transactional finance on both a temporary and permanent basis. For more information about this role or our wider team, please contact Kat Goulding on (url removed) or on (phone number removed). INDFIN

Axon Moore are delighted to be partnering with a growing, private equity-backed business to recruit a Financial Controller into its finance leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take ownership of the management accounts function, strengthen financial controls and drive improvements across the wider finance operation. The successful candidate will lead a high-quality, commercially focused finance function, delivering accurate and timely reporting, insightful business partnering and robust end-to-end financial processes. Key Responsibilities include: Lead finance operations across management accounts, accounts payable, bank reconciliations and cash management. Own and streamline the month end close process, ensuring accurate, timely and well controlled reporting across multiple entities. Produce insightful consolidated monthly management accounts aligned to the needs of the wider business. Drive working capital performance through effective cash flow forecasting, payment management, stock control and banking processes. Develop a strong understanding of cost of sales and gross profit across the business, identifying opportunities for improvement. Deliver detailed profitability reporting across sites, services and cost centres to support senior leadership decision-making. Partner with departmental and operational leaders on budgets, forecasts and financial performance. Provide clear and commercially focused P&L and cash flow analysis, identifying opportunities to improve profitability. Strengthen the financial control environment through robust processes, reconciliations and governance. Lead and deliver finance process improvements, including opportunities to automate and digitise processes and systems. Manage, develop and motivate the finance team, ensuring high standards of performance and service delivery. Support senior finance leaders with ad-hoc analysis, projects and wider strategic initiatives. Essential experience: ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification, with significant post-qualification experience. Strong technical accounting knowledge, including month-end close, financial reporting and financial controls. Proven experience leading finance operations and driving process improvements within a fast-paced environment. Experience managing and developing finance teams, with a focus on performance and service delivery. A strong track record of business partnering with operational leaders and senior stakeholders. Advanced Excel skills and strong experience with financial reporting tools. Experience working with integrated finance/ERP systems. Demonstrable experience improving, automating and digitising finance systems and processes to increase efficiency, accuracy and control. A proactive, inquisitive and commercially focused approach, with the ability to turn financial information into meaningful business insight. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, PE-backed organisation at an exciting stage of its development. The role offers significant scope to influence the finance function, improve processes and controls, and work closely with senior stakeholders to drive business performance. Our local Lancashire Axon Moore team recruit all accounting and finance roles from CFO to transactional finance on both a temporary and permanent basis. For more information about this role or our wider team, please contact Kat Goulding on (url removed) or on (phone number removed). INDFIN

SP Electricity North West manages and invests in the power network that supplies electricity to the 2.4m homes and businesses across the North West. Our 2,400 colleagues manage the 13,000km of overhead lines, 44,000km of underground cables and thousands of electricity substations to keep power flowing and supporting green growth. We’re one of six distribution network operators in the UK and are regulated by Ofgem. We’re proud that in December 2024 we were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine who said we punched above our weight and used innovation to solve some of the industry’s most difficult challenges. Come and be part of our team and make a difference. Now part of the Iberdrola and ScottishPower group, we’re collectively building smarter, greener electricity networks that will get Britain growing by investing in a better future, quicker. A Fantastic Opportunity: Customer Transformation Business Analyst This a 12 month Maternity Cover. The Customer Transformation Business Analyst works with business stakeholders, colleagues, external partner organisations, and internal support teams to deliver solutions aligned with business strategies and needs. The role holder demonstrates informed knowledge of the business to resolve problems on an ongoing basis and possesses deep expertise in the business capabilities and product lines they support, alongside a detailed understanding of the directorate’s systems, processes, and operational landscape. What you'll be doing: Provide day-to-day leadership and support to a small Business Analysis team, ensuring delivery of high-quality outputs aligned to customer and transformation objectives. Coach and develop team members, building capability in customer-centred analysis, requirements gathering, journey mapping and service design. Manage team priorities and workload to ensure focus on agreed objectives and successful delivery. Assess ideas and improvement opportunities from users and stakeholders, developing impact assessments, options appraisals, risk evaluations and recommendations. Support the development of project mandates, business cases and other governance documentation. Gather, analyse and document business processes, capabilities, systems and requirements, working closely with business and technical stakeholders. Lead requirements elicitation and management activities, translating business needs into clear functional and non-functional requirements. Produce and maintain analysis deliverables, ensuring alignment with agreed standards, methodologies and best practice. Develop stakeholder engagement approaches and facilitate workshops, interviews and feedback sessions. Plan and support user acceptance testing, including test scenario development, execution and outcome review. Maintain process documentation and reusable knowledge assets, supporting continuous improvement and knowledge sharing. Support change implementation activities, including pilots, cutovers, issue management and post-implementation review. Contribute to the use of business analysis and process modelling tools and techniques to support service improvement. Manage relationships with third-party telephony suppliers, ensuring successful delivery of customer-focused change initiatives through effective requirements management, testing, financial oversight and stakeholder engagement. What you'll need: Significant experience in a Business Analysis role, including requirements elicitation, process mapping, task analysis and translating business needs into effective solutions. Experience supporting business change, service improvement and technology-enabled transformation programmes. Strong understanding of business processes and service delivery, with the ability to identify, evaluate and implement improvement opportunities. Strong stakeholder management skills, including experience working with senior leaders to shape decisions and drive outcomes. Experience gathering, analysing and interpreting customer, business and operational insights to inform service improvements. Proven ability to produce high-quality business analysis artefacts, including requirements documentation, impact assessments, options appraisals and business cases. Experience translating high-level business requirements into detailed functional and non-functional requirements and supporting their delivery through to implementation. Understanding of business change delivery, including dependencies, risks, testing, implementation and benefits realisation. Knowledge of business analysis tools, techniques and methodologies, and the ability to apply them appropriately to different scenarios. What we're offering: We value your expertise. In return, you’ll receive: An annual bonus scheme Twenty-five days annual leave plus bank holidays Private healthcare An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands A market-leading contributory pension scheme * Employee assistance programme and opportunity for professional development through our L&D function. At Electricity North West, our people important to us and we’re passionate about creating a great place to work where we can all be ourselves, reach our full potential and build long lasting careers. We’re striving to increase diversity of thought and talent in our people and to recruit highly skilled workforce that’s representative of the communities we serve. Should you require any additional support with your application, or any adjustments please contact our Recruitment team. Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by Electricity North West. 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