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hackajob is collaborating with AND Digital to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. \n We are recruiting for a Contract Lead Azure Platform Engineer (Contract) \n Start Date: ASAP \n Location: Remote, but you must be able to travel to Manchester for some face-time. \n Who We Are: \n AND Digital are a tech company focused on accelerating digital delivery and dedicated to closing the digital skills gap. We’ve been helping organisations build better digital products and stronger digital teams since 2014. \n We believe our work should always make a remarkable impact for our clients. We do this through our regional offices (or ‘Clubs’) building strong relationships with our partners, so that they are always prioritised by a team within close proximity. \n This unique model has driven success for our clients and ourselves, evidenced by our remarkable organic growth since 2014. Today we number more than 1,300 people with Clubs all over the UK, Europe and the USA with plans for global expansion in the next couple of years. \n Join us - and help us fulfil our mission to close the world’s digital skills gap. \n We're looking for an experienced Azure Platform Architect to join a high-profile AI & Data programme, reporting directly to the Solution Director (AI & Data). This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping and delivering an enterprise-scale Azure platform from the ground up. \n You'll take ownership of designing and evolving a greenfield Azure environment, ensuring it integrates seamlessly with existing on-premise legacy infrastructure while enabling future AI and data capabilities. \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Design and implement enterprise-grade Azure landing zones for a greenfield environment.\n, • Lead the discovery, design and iterative development of the Azure platform.\n, • Build secure, scalable and resilient cloud architectures aligned with enterprise best practice.\n, • Integrate Azure services with existing on-premise legacy estates.\n, • Work closely with the Solution Director (AI & Data) and wider stakeholders to define the platform roadmap.\n, • Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance throughout the engagement.\n, • Support the adoption of Microsoft Fabric and associated Azure services where appropriate.\n\n Essential Skills & Experience: \n\n • Extensive experience architecting enterprise-scale solutions on Microsoft Azure.\n, • Proven expertise designing and implementing Azure Landing Zones within complex enterprise environments.\n, • Strong experience integrating Azure with on-premise infrastructure and legacy systems.\n, • Knowledge and hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric and its associated Azure services.\n, • Experience delivering greenfield cloud platforms from discovery through to implementation.\n, • Ability to develop cloud platforms iteratively, balancing immediate business needs with long-term scalability.\n, • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.\n\n Equal Opportunities Statement \n We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We actively encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, and individuals with disabilities. We consider all flexible working arrangements, subject to the requirements of the role. Where reasonable adjustments are needed, we will strive to make changes to accommodate them.

hackajob is collaborating with MAG (Airports Group) to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. \n Head of Architecture \n Permanent \n Manchester Airport / Hybrid (2 days per week onsite) \n About CAVU \n For airports, for partners, for people. We are CAVU. \n At CAVU, our purpose is to find new and better ways to make airport travel seamless and enjoyable for everybody — from the smallest ideas to the biggest transformations. Every day is an opportunity to create better travel experiences. \n From our revenue-accelerating single-platform technology, Propel, through to our world-class hospitality venues including 1903 and Escape Lounges, our solutions make travel smoother for passengers and more profitable for our clients and partners. \n We know that to bring your best ideas, you need the space to think, the support to grow, and the freedom to be your authentic self. Whether you're working from our offices, from home, in our lounges, or on the road, we provide an environment where you can create, innovate, and help transform airport travel. \n Together, we can reach new heights. Together, we are CAVU. \n About the role \n We're looking for a Head of Architecture to lead the technical direction, architectural strategy and engineering standards across CAVU's technology landscape, with a particular focus on Propel, our market-leading airport travel platform. \n This is a senior technical leadership role, responsible for shaping modern, scalable and secure cloud-native solutions that support both current business priorities and future growth. You'll work closely with engineering, product and technology leaders to ensure architecture enables rapid delivery, commercial success and exceptional customer experiences. \n Reporting to the Engineering Director, you'll lead a team of architects and technical specialists, providing both strategic direction and technical guidance across multiple disciplines. While this is not a hands-on engineering role, we're looking for someone who remains close enough to modern software development practices to challenge thinking, influence technical decisions and support teams in solving complex problems. \n This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future evolution of Propel as it continues to scale, support new products and integrations, and expand into new markets and airport partners globally. \n Key responsibilities \n Architecture Strategy & Technical Leadership \n\n • Define and evolve CAVU's architecture strategy, ensuring technology decisions align with business objectives, customer needs and long-term platform scalability.\n, • Provide technical leadership across cloud and solution architecture, driving the adoption of modern architectural patterns and engineering best practices.\n\n\n, • Lead architecture reviews and technical governance activities, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, resilient and commercially effective.\n\n\n, • Establish and maintain architectural standards, principles and technology roadmaps across the organisation.\n\n\n, • Champion modern cloud-native approaches and support the ongoing evolution of CAVU's technology platforms.\n\n Platform & Solution Architecture \n\n • Guide the architectural direction of Propel and associated products, ensuring they can scale effectively to support future business growth.\n\n\n, • Work closely with engineering teams to evaluate solution designs, technical approaches and implementation strategies.\n\n\n, • Support the successful delivery of new platform capabilities, integrations and international implementations.\n\n\n, • Drive continuous improvement across system performance, reliability, observability and operational excellence.\n\n\n, • Promote architecture decisions that balance customer experience, technical quality, speed of delivery and cost efficiency.\n\n Leadership & Collaboration \n\n • Lead, coach and develop a multidisciplinary architecture and technical quality team, creating a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.\n\n\n, • Build strong relationships across engineering, product and business teams, acting as a trusted technical advisor to senior stakeholders.\n\n\n, • Facilitate technical discussions and architecture forums, helping teams make informed decisions and align around shared objectives.\n\n\n, • Partner with internal and external delivery teams to ensure architectural consistency and high-quality outcomes.\n\n Innovation & Future Technology \n\n • Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, industry trends and architectural approaches that could create value for CAVU and its customers.\n\n\n, • Champion an AI-first mindset where appropriate, exploring opportunities to leverage modern technologies to improve products, platforms and engineering effectiveness.\n\n\n, • Drive conversations around technology innovation, helping shape future platform capabilities and architectural direction.\n\n About you \n We're looking for a highly credible technology leader who combines strong architectural expertise with a deep understanding of modern software engineering. \n You'll likely have progressed from an engineering, technical leadership or architecture background and be comfortable operating at both strategic and technical levels. You'll enjoy working in fast-paced product and technology environments and be passionate about building scalable platforms that deliver real business value. \n You'll also bring: \n\n • Proven experience leading architecture functions within modern technology, SaaS or product-led organisations.\n\n\n, • Strong expertise in cloud-native architecture, ideally within AWS environments.\n\n\n, • Experience designing and governing scalable, distributed and serverless architectures.\n\n\n, • A strong understanding of modern software engineering practices and the ability to engage credibly with development teams.\n\n\n, • Experience working with technologies such as AWS Lambda, Route 53 and wider AWS platform services.\n\n\n, • Knowledge of observability, monitoring and platform reliability approaches, with exposure to tools such as Datadog being advantageous.\n\n\n, • Experience balancing technical excellence with commercial considerations, including scalability, performance and cost optimisation.\n\n\n, • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence technical and non-technical audiences.\n\n\n, • Experience leading and developing high-performing architecture or technical teams.\n\n\n, • A collaborative leadership style and a passion for continuous improvement.\n\n\n, • Experience within travel, aviation or airport technology is not required.\n\n What's in it for you? \n\n • 25 days holiday, increasing with service (up to 28)\n, • Option to buy up to 10 extra days + 4 flexible bank holidays\n, • 10% company pension\n, • Annual bonus scheme\n, • On-site gym\n, • MediCash scheme\n, • A range of flexible benefits and discounts, including up to 50% off CAVU products such as Escape Lounges and Airport Parking\n, • Rail and retail discounts\n, • 2 paid volunteering days per year\n, • Access to health & wellbeing events, ID&E activities, and learning opportunities\n, • Formal and informal development options, including mentoring programmes and learning grants\n, • Enhanced parental leave (T&Cs apply)\n\n Equal Opportunities and Reasonable Adjustments \n We’re building something brilliant at CAVU: a diverse team of people who reflect the global customer base we serve. We’re proudly part of MAG, and together we’re on a mission to be number one in our industries — and that takes talent in all its forms. \n Whether this is your first role or your next big step, we want to hear from you, even if you don’t think you tick every box. What matters most is what you bring. \n We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you need any adjustments to support your application or interview, just let us know — we’re committed to helping you perform at your best. \n Our Colleague Communities play a big part in that journey, including Women’s Network, Embrace (Race & Ethnicity), Fly with Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mind Matters (Mental Health), PACT (Parents & Carers), RespectABILITY (Disability & Neurodiversity), and the CAVU Global ID&E Affinity Group. \n Ready to reach new heights? \n ..

hackajob is collaborating with AJ Bell to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. \n Company Description \n We’re looking for a Head of Integration, Data & GenAI Engineering to lead a critical engineering capability within Technology Services at AJ Bell. \n This role brings together leadership across three important parts of our technology landscape: integration engineering, data engineering and Generative AI engineering. Reporting to the Director of IT Strategy & Architecture, you will lead through three senior technical leaders: Senior Engineering Manager (EA), Senior Data Engineering Manager, and Software Engineering Team Lead (GenAI). You will help shape the platforms, capabilities and engineering practices that support AJ Bell’s long-term strategy. \n This is a senior leadership role for someone who combines strategic thinking with strong technical credibility and a clear delivery focus. You will be responsible for building high-performing teams, setting clear direction, and ensuring AJ Bell has secure, scalable and well-governed engineering foundations across integration, data and AI. \n What does the role involve? \n\n • Leading and developing AJ Bell’s engineering capability across enterprise integration, data engineering and GenAI, with overall responsibility for three direct reports and their teams.\n, • Setting the strategic direction for integration, data and GenAI engineering in line with AJ Bell’s technology strategy, business priorities and regulatory obligations.\n, • Providing strong leadership to senior managers and technical leads, creating clarity of purpose, clear accountability and a collaborative, high-performing culture, while supporting recruitment, succession planning, capability development and retention across the teams.\n, • Leading the development of event-driven and data streaming solutions, with a strong focus on integration architecture, API and messaging patterns, reusable engineering standards and modern delivery practices.\n, • Overseeing the development and operation of AJ Bell’s data engineering capabilities, including data ingestion, transformation, provisioning, governance, security, privacy and access to trusted data.\n, • Driving the design and adoption of GenAI engineering capabilities, including development of a core platform and integration of GenAI solutions into products, services and internal processes where they create clear business value, with appropriate guardrails around security, risk and responsible use.\n, • Ensuring engineering solutions are secure, scalable, resilient and supportable, with appropriate governance, standards, observability and controls built in from the outset.\n, • Working closely with product-aligned engineering teams, infrastructure, information security, architecture and business stakeholders to deliver joined-up solutions, support data-driven decision-making and create long-term value.\n\n What skills and experience you’ll bring \n\n • Strong leadership experience in senior engineering roles, with a track record of leading technical teams across multiple specialist disciplines.\n, • Broad technical credibility across software engineering, integration architecture, event-driven systems, data engineering and modern platform architecture.\n, • Experience leading engineering teams responsible for APIs, backend services, event-driven integration, data platforms and AI-enabled products and services within a complex enterprise environment.\n, • Strong understanding of modern data engineering practices, including data pipelines, ETL/ELT, data modelling, data governance, security, privacy and access management.\n, • Experience working with data platforms and technologies such as Snowflake, SQL-based data environments and a range of operational data sources.\n, • Good understanding of Generative AI and LLM-related engineering patterns, with the ability to lead teams in applying these capabilities pragmatically, securely and responsibly in an enterprise setting.\n, • Strong strategic thinking and planning skills, with the ability to translate business goals into clear engineering roadmaps and delivery priorities.\n, • A strong delivery mindset, with experience balancing long-term platform improvement with short-term business outcomes.\n, • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with senior leadership, technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, and to translate complex technical concepts into clear business direction.\n, • Strong people leadership skills, including coaching senior leaders, developing talent, managing performance and building engaged, high-performing teams.\n, • A collaborative, pragmatic and outcome-focused approach, with the confidence to challenge, influence and lead through change in a regulated environment with a strong focus on customer outcomes.\n, • Experience of working in a regulated environment, ideally within financial services, with a clear understanding of risk, control and customer outcomes.\n\n About AJ Bell \n At AJ Bell, we believe investing should feel good. Whether you're looking for an ISA, pension or dealing account, whether you want to invest with the help of a financial adviser or do it yourself, we have easy-to-use solutions to suit people from all walks of life. \n We're one of the UK's fastest-growing investment platform businesses, trusted by everyone from professional financial advisers to first-time investors. \n Today, over 762,000 customers trust us to manage more than £121.5 billion of assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we're helping more people take control of their financial futures. \n We're proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years, and a Great Place to Work® in 2025 and 2026, a reflection of our supportive and collaborative culture. \n What we offer \n\n • 28 days holiday, increasing with service + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays\n, • 8% Pension with matched contributions\n, • Discretionary bonus scheme\n, • Share schemes (including free shares and BAYE)\n, • Health Cash Plan and discounted private healthcare\n, • Free onsite gym\n, • Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria)\n, • Travel and bike loan schemes\n, • Employee Assistance Programme\n\n Life at AJ Bell \n\n • Regular social events including summer and Christmas parties\n, • Learning and development opportunities tailored to you\n, • Casual dress code\n, • Friendly, supportive team environment\n\n Our ways of working \n We offer hybrid working, with a minimum of 60% of your working time per month spent in the office. For new starters, there’s an initial period of full-time office working to help you settle in and build relationships. \n Inclusion & diversity \n We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to be themselves at work. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience and potential.

hackajob is collaborating with Emerson to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. \n Description \n We have an exciting new opening for an Inside Sales Engineer to join our successful team in Stockport. The primary function of the role is to assist customers by identifying the best solution for their application, offers and sells complete product solutions; provides commercial and technical support to customers; always aims to provide the highest standards of customer service, works with peers including, Outside Sales, Service Engineers, Product Managers, and Regional Business Director. In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: \n\n • Customer Inquiry Analysis & Proposal Development: Carefully analyze customer inquiries to understand their specific needs. Develop precise and thoughtful proposals that align with those requirements, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.\n, • Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with Field Sales and Account Management to streamline sales strategies and customer engagements. Your role in these partnerships will be crucial for delivering cohesive and effective solutions.\n, • Order Accuracy & Management: Focus on the meticulous management of proposals and orders, ensuring every detail is correct and every process is followed to maintain the integrity and reliability of our sales operations.\n, • Relationship Support: Support the development of customer relationships through thoughtful communication and reliable follow-ups. Your contributions will help build a foundation of trust and respect with our clients.\n\n Who You Are: \n\n • You keep in touch with customers. You build the customer relationships. You prepare content for communication that is impactful. You create a plan and outline for various audiences. You make new connections and build relationships in other areas and teams. You consult diverse resources and ask more questions. You use more problem-solving tools. \n \n\n For This Role, You Will Need: \n\n • CRM & Order Management Systems: Comfort with CRM systems like Oracle, or an openness to learning them, is important for efficiently managing customer information and orders.\n, • Product Knowledge: The willingness and technical interest to learn about our product offerings is required. We provide comprehensive training and resources to ensure you can confidently guide our customers.\n, • Clear Technical Communication: The ability to convey technical information in a clear, concise manner is key from the start. You'll need to balance technical accuracy with simplicity to ensure our solutions are both effective and understandable.\n, • Customer-Centric Approach: Prioritize the needs and experiences of our customers in your work, aiming to provide solutions that meet their specific requirements with care and precision.\n, • Attention to Detail: Emphasize accuracy and thoroughness in managing proposals and orders, ensuring that every piece of information is correct, and every process step is followed.\n, • Team Integration: Value the strength of teamwork, contributing your ideas and efforts in a way that complements and enhances our collective goals.\n, • Commitment to Learning: Maintain a commitment to personal growth and professional development, especially in understanding our products and systems, to continually improve your contributions to the team.\n\n Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart: \n\n • Experience of working in an Inside Sales role, selling technical products.\n\n Our Culture & Commitment to You: \n\n • At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.\n, • We recognise the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritise providing competitive benefit plans to meet yours and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide wellbeing benefits, healthcare plans and eyecare, benefits centred around professional development, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid family leave (maternal, adoption and paternal) and holiday leave. \n #LI-Hybrid\n

Associate Director - Highway DesignLocation: Flexible / HybridSalary: Competitive + Excellent BenefitsAre you an experienced Highway Design professional looking to take the next step in your career? We're working with a highly respected engineering consultancy looking to appoint an Associate Director to lead the delivery and growth of its Highway Design team.This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious leader who enjoys combining technical excellence with business development, team leadership and client relationship management. You'll play a key role in delivering major highway, active travel, public realm and infrastructure projects while helping to shape the future direction of the team.The RoleAs an Associate Director, you'll lead the successful delivery of a wide variety of highway engineering projects from concept through to detailed design. You'll work closely with both public and private sector clients, oversee multidisciplinary teams and help drive business growth across the UK.This role offers the opportunity to influence project delivery, mentor engineers, develop client relationships and secure new work while managing a portfolio of exciting infrastructure schemes.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the delivery of highway engineering, traffic, active travel and public realm projects from concept through to detailed design.Manage multidisciplinary design teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.Identify new business opportunities and prepare fee proposals, bids and tenders.Take ownership of project delivery, commercial performance and technical quality.Mentor, support and develop engineers and technicians within the team.Provide technical leadership across complex highway and infrastructure projects.Work collaboratively with other disciplines to deliver integrated engineering solutions.Ensure designs comply with relevant UK standards and local authority requirements.Contribute to the continued development and growth of the Highway Design business.About YouWe're looking for someone with a strong technical background in highway engineering alongside proven leadership and business development experience.You will ideally have:Significant experience delivering highway and civil engineering design projects within the UK.Experience leading traffic, highway, active travel and public realm schemes.Strong knowledge of Section 278 and Section 38 highway approvals.Experience working with UK highway design standards and local authority requirements.Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D and other relevant highway design software.Experience working within BIM and Common Data Environment (CDE) workflows.A track record of leading multidisciplinary teams and mentoring engineers.Strong commercial awareness with experience winning work and developing client relationships.Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) would be advantageous.What's on Offer?Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.Opportunity to lead high-profile infrastructure and regeneration projects.Clear progression to senior leadership.Support for continued professional development and chartership.Collaborative and supportive working environment.Opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of an established Highway Design team.If you're an experienced Highway Design professional ready to take on a leadership role where you can influence project delivery, mentor talented engineers and help grow a successful business, we'd love to hear from you.For more information, please contact Will Herman on 07581 619823.Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.TPBN1_UKTJ

About JLL If you're looking to step up your career, JLL Workplace Management is the perfect professional home. At JLL, you'll have a chance to innovate with the world's leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game-changing workplace and facilities management initiatives. You'll also make long-lasting professional connections through sharing different perspectives, and you'll be inspired by the best. We're focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours. Achieve your ambitions join us at JLL Workplace Management! Role Summary Working closely with the Account Manager (PFI/PPP) and other internal key stakeholders to ensure PFI/PPP and other Non-PFI contracts assigned to their role are compliant with the requirements of the FM and Project Agreements and with all statutory regulations. Maximise revenue and profit opportunities through robust deduction management, effective deployment of direct labour, procurement gains and the development of an appropriate lifecycle strategy Duties & Responsibilities Manage the delivery of FM services to the contract(s) taking responsibility for performance, Human Resource Management, health and safety, quality and profitabilityEnsure that the requirements of the Project Agreement and FM Agreement are delivered, in line with the ARs and CMPs.Develop site specific policies and operational procedures which fit with the companys value framework and match the requirements of the client.Ensure the contracts comply with relevant client standards, including Building Bulletins and the Services Output Specification.Liaise with Client Representatives (End User & SPV) ensuring positive constructive relationships based on long term partnershipManage and develop staff ensuring a positive employment culture, effective training strategies and high retention levels.Monitor performance and provide formal monthly reports to the client and the Account Director confirming compliance with the requirements of the contract and identifying issues for discussion, future workload, risks and opportunities.Practice effective risk management, establishing controls, procedures, health and safety systems, audits etc which ensure that services are compliant with legislation and that contingency plans are in place.Manage contract budgets in a cost-effective manner, ensuring value for money is achieved across the board.Report on P&L performance on a monthly and YTD basis, taking full accountability to deliver to budget, minimise aged debt and actively recover WIP in line with agreed timescales.Ensure that all legislative requirements are met across all facilities.Act as Responsible Person Legionella, HTM AP LV, HTM AP CP, HTM AP Ventas well as other HTM duties for the contract.Work flexibly within the wider IFM team undertaking any other duties which contribute to growth and profitability.The CDM will required to support the on-call engineers in the call out rotaQualifications & Experience Industry relevant qualifications Prior experience within the PFI/PPP sector Experience of working within an NHS/Education environment. Previous experience of developing operational plans for PFI/PPP contracts. High level of administration and organisational skills Computer literate Word, Excel, Outlook, Concept/VixenTPBN1_UKTJ

Join us as a Maths Teacher : Empower Futures!The successful candidate will take a lead role in the delivery and development of Mathematics across the school, while also teaching a small number of additional subjects in line with the school's curriculum model. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious teacher who is keen to influence curriculum development, contribute to whole-school improvement, and support the continued growth of the provision.In addition, the successful candidate will lead a vocational afternoon programme, with the specific area of responsibility to be agreed following interview, taking into account the candidate's experience, interests, and strengths. This provides a unique opportunity to help shape an engaging and relevant curriculum that supports pupils' personal development, aspirations, and future destinations.Do you want to work for a company where wellbeing is more than a word, it's a commitment? Somewhere where the person matters as much as the professional?Well at Progress Schools, that's just the approach we take.Our top-notch benefits go beyond the basics-enjoy access to discounted gym memberships, a free wellbeing app that is jam packed with fitness, yoga and mindfulness resources and dedicated counselling support. And because we know your passion is with pupils and not paperwork, we do everything we can to reduce the amount of surplus admin too.Your work-life balance matters. That's why we offer generous holidays, additional leave for foster carers and flexibility wherever possible.And why do we do this? Because when you thrive, so do our students. So we want to invest in your personal and professional growth as much as we do the young people who attend our schools.But that's not all, we also offer...Professional Development: Support for professional qualifications, in-house training, including paid qualifications. Last year we invested approx. £3.5k per colleague!Financial Security: Death in Service Insurance providing four times your salary.Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave.Health and Wellbeing Cashback: Access to Medicash for you and your dependants, covering the costs of eye tests, optical, dental, prescriptions, and holistic treatments up to £900 annually.Recognition Awards: Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Recognition Awards.Referral Bonus: £500 for referring top talent.Exclusive Discounts: MiRewards benefits platform, offering loads of discounts and rewardsWeekly drop ins with Senior Leaders: Connect, clarify and communicate with weekly drop-ins with our Managing Director and organisation SLTGroup Connection: Annual Group conference and a comprehensive benefits review.What are we looking for from you?Engagement Skills: Ability to engage learners and support their ambitions. To bring fresh ideas and creativity to the classroom and outside it.Emotional Support: Passionate about making a positive impact on students' lives.Academic Background: Degree in a Relevant Teaching Subject, equivalent for SEN (desirable)Core Teaching Qualifications: Teaching Qualification in (QTS/QTLS) or be willing to work towards it. Specialist Teaching Qualification (DesirableExperience: Have worked in a school environment. Particularly, experience in secondary school would be an added advantage.Teaching Subjects: English, Maths, and Science Proficiency, a minimum of grade 4/C or higherKnowledge: Have an understanding of alternative provision and dealing with students with special needs.Problem-Solving: Aptitude for solving problems and making effective decisions.Communication: Professional communication with students and staff.Promotion of Values: Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, safeguarding, wellbeing, and British values.Time Management: Effective time management for planning, delivery, and assessment.About the School:Progress Schools is part of The Progress Group, the Group is made up of six business units, each of which aspires to innovate, influence, and inspire others through high-quality and purposeful education and training. Progress Schools is a national group of 13 independent OFSTED-regulated schools.At Progress Schools - Stockport we support approximately 20 pupils on roll to ensure that we can provide ample opportunities for children who need a nurturing, encouraging and supportive environment, specifically for those who will reintegrate back into a mainstream setting. The school consists of a core team of the Head of School, four teachers, and four support staff. Further support is also provided by regional and national staff, who work with a number of schools across our group.Please click here to view the Job Description.How to Apply: Ready to be a part of our journey? Submit your application with a brief note about your training philosophy by clicking APPLY. If you have any further queries, then please get in touch with our friendly recruitment team by emailingLet's redefine education together! #JoinOurTeam #EducationRevolution #AlternativeEducation #TeachersWantedDiversity and Inclusion Statement: The Progress Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information, or parental status. All employment decisions are based on merit, job requirements, and business needs.Safeguarding Statement: We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices. For details of our commitment to safer recruitment please visit our website for further information.Note: We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship for this role.TPBN1_UKTJ

Head of Passive fire - Divisional ManagerNorth England (Ideally Sheffield-based) with Nationwide Coverage£70,000 - £80,000 + Car Allowance + BonusAn established Facilities Management organisation is seeking an experienced Passive Fire Director lead and develop their nationwide passive fire division. This is a senior leadership role offering the opportunity to shape strategy, drive operational excellence, and oversee large-scale compliance-focused projects across the UK.Working in partnership with a leading agency, this position is ideally suited to a driven and commercially aware professional with a strong background in passive fire protection and team leadership.Key Responsibilities:Set and deliver the overall operational strategy for the passive fire division, aligning with wider business objectives and growth plansLead the end-to-end delivery of passive fire projects nationwide, ensuring all works are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standardsEnsure full compliance with current fire safety legislation, third-party accreditation requirements, and industry best practices (e.g. FIRAS, BM TRADA)Oversee audit processes, quality assurance programmes, and site inspections to maintain consistent standards across all regionsBuild, lead, and develop a high-performing national team, including Contracts Managers, Supervisors, and site-based operativesImplement training and development plans to upskill teams and maintain competency in line with regulatory requirementsAct as the senior point of contact for key clients, developing long-term relationships and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and retentionWork closely with commercial teams on tender submissions, pricing strategies, and contract negotiations to secure new businessMonitor financial performance across projects, managing budgets, forecasting, and ensuring profitability targets are met or exceededIdentify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect the business and ensure continuity of serviceDrive continuous improvement initiatives, introducing efficiencies in processes, systems, and resource planningCollaborate with other business units within the FM organisation to ensure integrated service delivery across contractsProvide regular reporting to senior leadership on operational performance, KPIs, compliance metrics, and growth opportunitRequirements:Extensive experience (typically 8–10+ years) within passive fire protection, with a strong track record in senior operational or director-level rolesIn-depth technical knowledge of passive fire measures including fire stopping, compartmentation, fire doors, and fire protection systemsStrong understanding of UK fire safety legislation and guidance, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order and relevant British StandardsProven experience managing large-scale, multi-site contracts across a national footprint within the FM, construction, or specialist fire protection sectorsDemonstrable leadership experience managing and developing large teams, including senior managers, with the ability to build high-performing, accountable culturesExperience working with third-party accreditation schemes such as FIRAS, BM TRADA, or equivalent, with a clear understanding of audit and compliance processesCommercially astute with experience in P&L responsibility, budget management, cost control, and driving profitability across business unitsStrong experience in client relationship management, particularly with Tier 1 contractors, public sector frameworks, housing associations, or blue-chip clientsProven ability to contribute to and win new business, including involvement in tendering, bid writing, and strategic growth initiativesExcellent knowledge of health & safety legislation and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of HSEQ across all operationsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and implement effective solutionsExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage at board level as well as across operational teamsFull UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide as requiredWhat's on Offer:Competitive salary of £70,000 - £80,000Car allowanceBonusOpportunity to lead a growing national divisionCareer progression within a forward-thinking organisationThis is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious professional looking to make a significant impact within a reputable and expanding FM business.TPBN1_UKTJ

About your new roleOur market leading Employment, Pensions and Immigration practice area is seeking an experienced employment lawyer to join our Team. We advise clients across the UK and internationally, including some of the UK's largest and best known employers. We believe that the quality of our clients and the strength of our relationships with our clients speaks volumes about the quality of the service we provide. The candidate will be based at our Birmingham office, which currently consists of 3 Partners, a legal director, 2 Principal Associates, 2 Associates, 3 Solicitors and 3 Paralegals. Our team is highly ranked in the Legal Directories and has ambitions to grow further. You will support and assist on a mixed caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment work and your responsibilities will include: • You will also be required to advise clients on the full range of employment law issues, including disciplinary matters, grievances and discrimination matters. Playing a key role in the conduct of the defence of high-profile and cutting-edge Employment Tribunal claims working alongside leading KCs. • Dealing with high profile claims against foreign embassies. • Supporting the team in relation to change and restructuring projects • Communicating with clients and working collaboratively with the team in the progression of ongoing large-scale projects and managing your own workload, with supervision. • Drafting articles and legal updates, training and networking as part of a structured business development initiative.#LI-Hybrid About YouYou will have previous experience and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work. We also require you to have/be: • 1-3+ years PQE • Previous experience of advising on employment law matters • Experience of handling employment tribunal claims • Good teamwork skills • Attention to detail • Good communication skills • Good time management and organisational skills • Ability to multi-task and prioritise • Ability to work to deadlines and targets • Flexible approachIf you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, then we look forward to receiving your application.PLEASE NOTE: Candidates are encouraged to reach out directly. For inquiries or more details, feel free to contact us. Our recruitment team members are here to assist.Why work for usCome and join our award-winning organisation and be part of a team where people truly matter. Weightmans is a Leading national law firm, with strong international capabilities.Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 19th consecutive year at Britain’s Top Employers awards, and ranking top 10 in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.Why work for us? Take a look: Work for Weightmans: voted a top employer | WeightmansThis link contains information regarding Culture, Benefits, D&I, Recruitment Agency PSL/Non PSL and Eligibility to work in the UK information.Work for a firm where people matter – work for WeightmansWe welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to reach their full potential. Our people-first culture is at the heart of everything we do, making Weightmans a place where you can develop your career and thrive.Curious about what is it like to work at our firm? Visit our Life at Weightmans page for insights into our employee initiatives, responsible business commitments and much more!All LocationsBirmingham, United Kingdom, London, United Kingdom, Manchester, United KingdomAll Locations is a required fieldPositionEPI HR RelySalary Details:Dependant on experience Contract Type:PermanentFull Time or Part Time?Full Time

dunnhumby is the global leader in Customer Data Science, partnering with the world’s most ambitious retailers and brands to put the customer at the heart of every decision. We combine deep insight, advanced technology, and close collaboration to help our clients grow, innovate, and deliver measurable value for their customers. dunnhumby employs nearly 2,500 experts in offices throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas working for transformative, iconic brands such as Tesco, Coca-Cola, Nestlé, Unilever and Metro.The Engineering Director, Price & Promotions (P&P) is accountable for defining, evolving and continuously strengthening the technical direction, delivery performance and organisational capability of the P&P engineering organisation across Manchester, Gurugram and Rochester.The role ensures the portfolio continues to deliver reliably against product and client commitments while modernising technology, improving engineering effectiveness and protecting quality, security, reliability and operational resilience. It connects technical and delivery decisions to product, client and commercial outcomes, balancing near-term commitments with long-term product health and sustainable engineering investment.What we expect from you:Technical Vision, Strategy & ModernisationOwn and evolve the engineering and technology strategy for the P&P product portfolio, ensuring choices support product strategy, client needs, scalability and long-term commercial outcomes.Provide deep technical and architectural leadership across software architecture, data-intensive systems, engineering practices, quality, security, reliability and operational resilience. Maintain sufficient proximity to the technology to assess complex systems, significant decisions, risks and trade-offs independently, and challenge senior technical leaders effectively.Shape and lead the technical evolution of the portfolio and its alignment with APRIE and the wider platform strategy, while protecting service continuity, product health and client commitments.Establish and govern a clear approach to technical debt, technology obsolescence, product health and engineering standards, ensuring risks and investment needs are transparent and consistently managed across teams.Strengthen technical leadership, shared ownership, succession and knowledge across the organisation so capability is resilient and not dependent on a small number of individuals.Reliable Delivery & Execution DisciplineBe accountable for predictable delivery against agreed product and client commitments, ensuring plans are realistic, evidence-based and owned by the right leaders.Establish an engineering operating model that gives clear accountability, decision rights, dependency management and early intervention on systemic delivery risks.Maintain visibility of material commitments, dependencies and risks, holding the engineering leadership team accountable for outcomes and intervening where delivery, quality or cost is at risk.Continuously improve engineering and delivery practices so they are effective, consistently applied and aligned to reliable product outcomes.Product, Domain & Commercial LeadershipDevelop a deep understanding of the P&P portfolio, retail domain and the business processes it supports, using that insight to shape engineering priorities and decision making.Partner closely with the Product Director to shape product strategy, roadmaps, investment priorities and long-term portfolio direction.Bring a clear engineering perspective to product and commercial decisions, including feasibility, cost, risk, quality, resilience and long-term implications.Manage the allocated P&P engineering budget and workforce plan, making effective investment trade-offs across permanent and partner capacity, technology, operations and modernisation in line with product, client and commercial priorities.Align engineering capacity with the highest-value customer, business and technology outcomes, working with Product to balance client commitments, product development, operational needs and technical investment.Client & Stakeholder EngagementBuild trusted, proactive relationships with senior stakeholders within our strategic clients, and with key internal stakeholders across Product, Commercial, and Technology.Represent Engineering confidently in strategic discussions, governance forums and key delivery reviews, translating complex technical issues into clear risks, options and decisions.Provide timely, credible communication on priorities, delivery confidence, technical choices, dependencies and emerging risks.Constructively challenge commitments where scope, capacity, sequencing or technical evidence do not support sustainable outcomes.Lead the cross-functional resolution of significant issues across Product, Commercial, Delivery and Engineering, balancing client expectations with sustainable product and engineering outcomes.Leadership, People & CultureLead, coach and develop the engineering leadership team, including senior engineering management, engineering managers and senior technical leaders across Manchester, Gurugram and Rochester.Create a culture of high performance, constructive challenge, collaboration, accountability and visible leadership aligned to company values.Strengthen leadership capability, consistency, succession and organisational health across teams and locations.Remain visible and connected to teams, using first-hand insight to improve engagement, ways of working and organisational effectiveness.Manchester Site LeadershipPartner with the Manchester site leader to strengthen engagement, leadership effectiveness and culture across the location.Act as a visible senior leader within the Manchester office, contributing to wider site and company priorities and strengthening collaboration across functions.Activities:Set the technical direction and modernisation agenda for the P&P portfolio, working with architects and senior technical leaders to identify constraints, risks and opportunities.Lead through the Technology leadership team, creating clear ownership, decision rights and a consistent operating rhythm across locations.Partner with Product to shape strategy, roadmaps, prioritisation and investment choices, ensuring engineering capacity is focused on the highest-value outcomes.Oversee delivery confidence for material product and client commitments, using evidence-based planning, dependency management and early intervention where risks emerge.Build trusted client and stakeholder relationships, representing Engineering with clarity, commercial judgement and technical credibility.Strengthen organisational capability, succession, engagement and cross-location collaboration across Manchester, Gurugram and Rochester.Experience/Track Record:Significant experience leading a large complex software engineering organisation through multiple levels of engineering management and technical leadership.Substantial software engineering and architecture experience, with the technical depth to assess complex systems independently, challenge senior technical leaders and set technology direction.Proven record of leading the modernisation of complex, business-critical product portfolios while maintaining service continuity and delivery commitments.Demonstrable success in improving delivery predictability, engineering effectiveness, reliability and operational performance at organisational scale.Strong judgement across architecture, software delivery, technical debt, quality, security, DevOps and production operations.Experience leading distributed or international engineering organisations through clear operating models, leadership accountability and effective governance.Experience partnering with senior Product leadership to shape strategy, investment, prioritisation and long-term portfolio direction.Strong commercial judgement, with experience managing senior client and stakeholder relationships and connecting engineering investment to customer and business outcomes.Evidence of building effective leadership teams, developing successors and strengthening organisational capability, engagement and collaboration.Credibility, judgement and communication skills to lead decisively through significant technical, delivery, client and organisational challenges.dh Spike:You are sought out for:Owning the technical vision and delivery discipline that enables P&P to deliver reliably, modernise safely and scale engineering outcomes across locations.Balancing enterprise trade-offs between client commitments, product development, technical investment, service continuity and long-term product health.Providing clear, credible engineering judgement on complex architecture, delivery, risk and commercial decisions.Building leadership capability and accountability across engineering management and technical leadership so the organisation is resilient, connected and high performing.Applying a deep understanding of the P&P domain and client operating context to engineering decisions and senior stakeholder conversations, representing Engineering in a trusted, proactive and commercially grounded way.Leadership:You will provide visible, consistent leadership across Manchester, Gurugram and Rochester, creating clarity where there is ambiguity and strengthening confidence in engineering delivery.You will build a culture of constructive challenge, shared ownership, collaboration and accountability across engineering, Product and client-facing teams.You will make complex technical and delivery issues simple, actionable and decision-ready for senior stakeholders.Challenges:P&P supports business-critical retail decisions for major clients.The Pricing & Promotions portfolio helps retailers make complex, data-led decisions that influence customer value, commercial performance and execution across their businesses. Its products operate at significant scale and are embedded in important client processes, making reliability, quality and continuity essential.The portfolio must evolve while continuing to deliver for clients.P&P has an established product and technology estate, and significant progress has been made in strengthening delivery predictability, engineering practices and operational performance. The next phase requires a clear product and engineering direction, continued modernisation and closer alignment with the wider platform strategy, without compromising existing commitments or product health.Client context and commercial judgement are central to the role.The portfolio is shaped by the needs and investment priorities of strategic clients. The Engineering Director must understand their operating context, build trusted senior relationships and balance immediate client commitments with scalable product development, technical investment and the longer-term interests of the wider portfolio.P&P is delivered through a distributed organisation.Engineering teams and leaders are based across Manchester, Gurugram and Rochester. The opportunity is to strengthen shared ownership, leadership consistency, succession and collaboration across locations, while maintaining clear accountability and reliable execution. As a Manchester-based senior leader, the role will also contribute to the engagement, leadership and culture of the wider site.AI creates an opportunity to improve both the product and how Engineering operates.Rapid developments in AI and agentic technology create opportunities to enhance P&P capabilities, improve engineering effectiveness and deliver new value for clients. The role will provide the technical judgement to identify where AI can create measurable advantage and ensure it is adopted responsibly, securely and sustainably.What you can expect from usWe won’t just meet your expectations. We’ll defy them. So you’ll enjoy the comprehensive rewards package you’d expect from a leading technology company. But also, a degree of personal flexibility you might not expect. Plus, thoughtful perks, like flexible working hours and your birthday off.You’ll also benefit from an investment in cutting-edge technology that reflects our global ambition. But with a nimble, small-business feel that gives you the freedom to play, experiment and learn.And we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion. We live it every day – with thriving networks including dh Gender Equality Network, dh Proud, dh Family, dh One, dh Enabled and dh Thrive as the living proof. We want everyone to have the opportunity to shine and perform at your best throughout our recruitment process. Please let us know how we can make this process work best for you. Our approach to Flexible Working At dunnhumby, we value and respect difference and are committed to building an inclusive culture by creating an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work.We believe that you will do your best at work if you have a work / life balance. Some roles lend themselves to flexible options more than others, so if this is important to you please raise this with your recruiter, as we are open to discussing agile working opportunities during the hiring process.For further information about how we collect and use your personal information please see our Privacy Notice which can be found (here)

Job Title: EMEA – Associate Director Business DevelopmentLocation: UKTravel: Up to 50%Working Pattern: Fully RemoteThe role:As Associate Director, Business De

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 DescriptionData Centre Associate Director – Mechanical – MEPWe are searching for a a Mechanical Associate Director to lead delivery across our Technology/Data Centres sector and act as an ambassador within the EMEA data centre community and across AECOM globally.Due to the continued successful growth and expansion of our Technology / Data Centre Sector, we are looking for an experienced leader, Mechanical Associate Director with a proven track record in Mechanical project delivery.This role will be pivotal in maintaining and growing the position of AECOM as an established player in the Hyperscale and Co-location segments of the Data Centre market both in EMEA and Globally.Here's what you'll do: Drive excellence in technical delivery for hyperscale and co-location clients, strengthen client relationships, and support growth through work winning and thought leadership. This role suits an experienced Principal Engineer ready for the next step or an established Associate Director seeking impact within a fast-growing, multidisciplinary environmentWorking in our Data Centres Market Sector, you will be an ambassador in the data centre community externally across EMEA and internally within AECOM Europe and globally. With experience in technical delivery of data centre projects for tech firmsThe role will suit someone looking to develop their career either a Principal engineer looking for the next step or an established Associate director looking for a company that is undergoing exciting growth in this Sector and that offer clients both single discipline and multi-disciplinary offersLead the DC project work streams in UK & preferably across EMEAExecute your detailed Knowledge of Mechanical design, engineering practices, techniques and procedures for Data Centres and how it ultimately interfaces with the client.Manage the project financialsQualificationsReady to push the limits of what’s possible?Here’s what we’re looking for:Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.Chartered Engineer (CEng) with CIBSE or equivalent instituteStrong career background in the delivery of Mechanical project work across Data Centres and Mission Critical Environments.Demonstrable client facing and work winning experience.Able to demonstrate excellent team leadership and development capability.Ability to communicate internally and externally through excellent written and verbal skillsA good financial understanding of projects and the requirements needed to ensure the success of a ProjectAdditional InformationAbout 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.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: EngineeringExperience level: Mid-Senior LevelIndustry: Construction

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 DescriptionWe are seeking an accomplished and visionary Global Desalination Practice Leader to drive the growth, technical excellence, and market leadership of our global desalination and water treatment business.This executive-level role will be responsible for setting and executing the strategic direction of the firm's desalination practice across municipal, industrial, mining, energy, and water security markets. The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams across engineering, consulting, program management, and operations while serving as a trusted advisor to clients, regulators, investors, and industry stakeholders worldwide.The Global Desalination Practice Leader will oversee business development, major project pursuits, technical innovation, strategic partnerships, and practice performance, ensuring delivery excellence and sustainable growth across key regions including North America, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.The purpose of this role is to lead the AECOM global desalination practice. The role will encompass strategy development and project delivery to ensure AECOM becomes the leading engineering firm in desalination.Whilst the role will have a specific focus on desalination, the role will naturally be responsible for the delivery of sustainable solutions that relate to water security and resilience hence, strong collaboration across all market sectors including conveyance, water reuse and water and wastewater treatment.This role requires a recognised senior leader with a strong technical understanding of the role of desalination from strategy through to delivery.Responsibilities include but not limited to:Serve as part of the AECOM global water leadership team, advocating and delivering growth in desalinationDevelop and coordinate global desalination market strategy based on knowledge of the global desalination market, with an emphasis on seawater desalination, desalination technologies, and emerging market trends.Collaboration and coordination with the Regional Water Business Line Leadership, Global Water Market Sector Lead, and sub-region Region Business Line Leaders and area market sector leads.Work with regional business development and project delivery teams to develop regional desalination market sub-strategies and drive growthServe as project director/design manager/technical lead directing and executing work related to seawater desalination and/or similar treatment processesAssist in development and implementation of major pursuit capture strategy and provide oversight of capture plans as they relate to major desalination opportunitiesCoordinate with regional and market sector leadership and Technical Practice Network to align skills with market trends and to drive strategic technical leadership hiresReinforce collaboration and team building, ensure client focus, demonstrate commitment to excellence and innovation, and motivate others to ensure positive morale and engagement.Leverage technical expertise from across the organization to support pursuits and delivery.Continuously interact with clients assuring satisfaction with AECOM services and interact with project delivery personnel to ensure any service issues are identified and addressed in a proactive mannerBuild a strong capability to deliver desalination solutions including internal and external (recruitment)Build strong relationships and interact regularly with clients, teaming partners, industry groups and stakeholders linked to the market sectorContinuously build a strong professional network through personal contacts, conference planning and strategy developmentEnsure that AECOM programs such as Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Ethics & Compliance are an overriding part of the organizational culture.Key areas of responsibility:1. Strategic Leadership & GrowthActively lead and participate in the global water leadership team with a proactive role in growing a successful and sustainable desalination practiceFoster a culture of sharing knowledge of best practice in winning and delivery of desalination projects from planning through to deliveryCollaborate with peers across the globe and cross business line to develop our go to market for desalinationActive leadership and building global relationships with equipment suppliers and contractors active in desalinationSupport the Regional Business Line leadership teams to implement the regional desalination growth and delivery strategies2. Technical and Design LeadershipOversee competitive pricing strategies that balance winning bids whilst managing business risk.Work closely with the Regional Leadership teams on Enterprise Critical Pursuits.Oversee and lead technical and engineering reviews during pursuit stages, particularly in emerging markets, ensuring alignment with business strategy.Identify and recruit talent to build desalination capability including for our Enterprise Capabilities teamProactively build a AI focused growth platform for delivery of desalination.4. Resource & Capability DevelopmentDevelop and implement resourcing strategies for a global desalination practice. Identify gaps and actively support global and regional teams to recruit and resourceBuild Enterprise Capabilities (EC) knowledge base for the delivery of desalination infrastructureFocused succession planning for key roles5. Project Delivery & PerformanceEnsure MPD delivery suite, MP Systems and tools are implemented on major projects.Help support wellness, health, and wellbeing initiatives for major projects in delivery, working closely with the Business Line Major Projects Leader.Ensure consistent project performance monitoring and reporting across individual projects which you are supporting.Deliver projects as Design Manager / Design Director – specifically for our largest Water Infrastructure projects.QualificationsMinimum Requirements:Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Engineering. Environmental, Civil or Chemical preferredSeveral years of leadership experience working in the water engineering or professional services industry.Extensive and proven knowledge of global desalination market, including desalination technology, project delivery models, and emerging market trendsDemonstrated experience in delivery of desalination (or similar water/wastewater scheme) project/program development, planning, design and implementation internationallyStrong relationships and experience working with clients and potential clients in the global desalination marketWell-known in the industry through American Water Works Association, Australian Water Association, International Desalination and Reuse Association, and related industry organizations, demonstrated through publications and presentations related to seawater desalination.Agile response to fast paced, complex work environment and organizational changeAbility to travel internationally, as requiredAdditional InformationFreedom to Grow in a World of OpportunityYou 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.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.AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/.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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – 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 and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. 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.SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: EngineeringExperience level: DirectorIndustry: Construction

Company DescriptionWe are AMCLWe are a global team of experts committed to making a difference to infrastructure and society, widely recognised as the world’s leading specialist infrastructure, asset management, digital and asset information consultancy. We have built a global reputation for pioneering asset management thinking and on-the-ground delivery. Our purpose is to make infrastructure more valuable to society and less harmful to the planet.You will have access to 25+ years’ experience training and developing asset management expertise with our Asset Management Training academy, along with access to global thought leaders and close connections to leading industry bodies.We are majority-owned by Turner and Townsend and CBRE Group, Inc who provide us with access and opportunity to influence at scale.The TeamThe UK & Ireland team is one of the largest within AMCL. We work across the Transport, Defence, Utilities, Energy, Natural Resources and Real Estate sectors, creating value with some of the region’s largest and most prestigious organisations. We serve clients at all stages of asset management maturity; as a result, we drive much of the innovation and thought leadership AMCL is globally renowned for. We also support the growth of our global teams, providing ample opportunities for short- and long-term travel.If you want to learn more about our people and what it’s like to work at AMCL, visit .Job DescriptionWe’re looking for a dynamic, ambitious professional with a Defence background to help drive growth in our UK & Ireland consultancy team.At AMCL, you’ll work at the forefront of asset management, influencing senior decision-makers within the Ministry of Defence and its supply chain. You’ll use your expertise and network to unlock new opportunities while contributing to high-profile projects that transform how our Defence sector achieves its goals.The ideal candidate is passionate about the role of assets and infrastructure in the transformation of our economy and society, and comfortable communicating with and driving decisions at senior levels within the MOD and its supply chain.You will be joining a team of asset management and industry thought leaders and be able to contribute to the development of the cutting-edge approaches and services that AMCL delivers to our clients globally.You will also be joining the wider Turner and Townsend’s network of Defence professionals and be able to lever these contacts to help develop your career and professional development.As an Associate Director / Principal Consultant within the AMCL UK&I team, you will be responsible for:Leading high-profile client engagements, with responsibility for the technical delivery, client relationship, profitability and other key project metricsUsing your knowledge and network to identify and secure new opportunities in the Defence SectorWorking on projects, shaping solutions to meet client needs and managing delivery teams to achieve the best result for our clients and our peopleAdvising senior leaders and executives on how to shape their business and develop their internal capabilitiesDeveloping, leading and managing key relationships across the Defence sectorIdentifying and securing business opportunities in new and existing marketsDriving thought leadership and representing AMCL at conferences across the globeManaging, coaching and mentoring of team membersQualificationsA strong track record of working in the Ministry of Defence with a broad network of contactsAn experienced decision maker who is used to working with leadership teams to set direction and drive it forwardExperience of working on or with asset or infrastructure projectsExcellent writing, presentation and communication skillsStrong commercial awarenessA broad network across the Defence sectorAnalytical, organisational, and problem-solving skillsAbility to balance competing needs and to manage time and workload effectivelyWillingness to travel to better serve our clients and their interestsAdditional 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. SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: ConsultingExperience level: Mid-Senior LevelIndustry: Defense And Space

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 an Associate Director in Programme Management and Programme Management Office delivery, you will have experience in playing pivotal roles in 250m-500m+ major capital programmes, across complex construction environments within sectors such as Central Government, Industrial, Life Sciences, Data Centres and Defence.You play a critical role in driving excellence in programme management performance, client delivery, business performance and team leadership. Supporting the Programme Director/Leader, you provide leadership across major programmes, ensuring clarity of direction, performance of programme functions, robust governance, compliance, outcomes delivery, and trusted client partnership.You shape and deliver programme strategy and establish and maintain successful stakeholder relations with client leaders and your teams across complex construction environments.You are a credible and accomplished programme delivery professional with a proven track record of delivering complex programmes. You bring significant construction programme expertise, with the ability to operate efficiently and effectively between strategic programme leadership and project-level detail, influencing key stakeholders and driving progress and detailed investment decisions.You drive 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 Responsibilities:Programme Leadership & Direction: Take end-to-end ownership of shaping, embedding, and communicating programme vision and direction. Effectively empower, motivate, and guide high-performing teams to drive success and cohesion across delivery activities.Assurance Framework: Maintain and deliver frameworks for robust management and control of the programme. Manage critical programme functions/services within the wider controls framework, and a focus on outcomes and the realisation of benefits back to the business case and organisational strategy.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.Stakeholder Strategy & Engagement: Create structured stakeholder engagement and decision-making frameworks, ensuring all programme stakeholders across seniority are effectively engaged and managed.Financial Leadership: Develop and implement robust processes to manage and report on all financial aspects of the programme, ensuring strong oversight and commercial governance. Oversee financial governance, ensuring robust financial reporting and management across the programme.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.People & Culture: Act as a first-class colleague and leader, establishing and positively contributing to the culture of internal and client-facing teams, and in internal talent development. Build capability, mentor teams, drive inclusion across the team and successfully carry out people management responsibilities to drive internal team performance and growth and our One Business culture.QualificationsThis is an Associate Director level role. To excel in this role, you will have:Proven experience delivering complex transformation/real estate programmes (100-300m+) 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 delivery management within a construction environmentExperience leading and working on 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) Good 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 senior client levels – demonstrating very strong communication skills including presentation of data to influence outcomesSupply chain management experienceVery good stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with demonstrable experience in dealing with third parties and customersA practitioner of industry best practice programme management methodologies, preferably within a real estate environment.Practical experience of required health and safety activities and good understanding of legislative requirements including CDM and Building Safety Act.An experienced and high quality people manager, committed to nurturing talent within the organisation and supporting professional growth among clients’ teams.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and programme management tools, reporting systems and digital platforms, with a proactive approach to data, innovation and 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)Professional accreditation (eg. RICS, CIOB, APM)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

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 DescriptionDue to increased workload and securing of new clients across the Infrastructure and Real Estate sectors, Turner & Townsend has a new opportunity for an Associate Director to join our growing Contract Services division in our UK offices.The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:Drive change in the largest organisations in the country,Engage on and influence large scale flagship projects,Impact across multiple industries and categories,Challenge themselves in a market leading global business,Create new and innovative service offerings to the Market,Lead and develop an outstanding team of specialist procurement and other consultants.The wider team also includes specialists in procurement and contract strategy, claims management and dispute resolution services.We are the first consultancy to be recognised by the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) for excellence in the procurement processes that it provides for clients in the construction sector. Our Team received a Procurement Excellence Programme Award demonstrating excellence in our procurement and supply chain activities.The Opportunity:The individual will work and lead our highly skilled team delivering best-in-class strategic procurement and contract advice, including end-to-end procurement services to some of the larger brands and on the most exciting programmes and projects. This role will be a part of our growing Contract Services team and play a significant part in the continued expansion of our team and our services in this exciting period of growth, such as Sustainable Procurement, Transformation, Renewables, Digital Procurement and Net Zero Strategies.Main Expectations:Provide specialist procurement strategy advice to Public and Private sector clients.Lead and manage end to end procurement services on major projects or programmes.Lead and support the development of the procurement services provided by Turner & Townsend.Lead and develop a team to achieve successful outcomes for our clients.Managing client relationships and related commission outputs and deliverables.Lead and support business development and marketing of the Contract Services team’s service proposition.Lead on bid preparation and proposal documentation and support the work winning capability of the contract services division.Support the delivery of both team and wider business targets.The Offer:Turner & Townsend will offer the right candidate a distinct opportunity to progress their career within an entrepreneurial, defined and growing division. This will be achieved through a mixture of leading the delivering large scale projects, creating innovative solutions and service offerings, elevating the T&T Contract Services team, working with blue chip organisations and becoming a trusted and visible expert with Turner & Townsend and the Market.Further opportunities are available to travel both nationally and internationally to service and manage key commissions for our blue chip client portfolio.Turner & Townsend encourages a Hybrid method of working to provide a practical Work/Life balance that recognises the challenges that life brings.We are keen to ensure that our team is delivering Best Practice in our Procurement Practices and therefore we will be encouraging and supporting individuals to achieve Chartered Status for CIPS and then onto Fellowship status, regular Professional Development and development will be available to further the team’s high standards.QualificationsTo deliver for our clients, we are looking for a mixture of the following:Experience and Qualifications:Experience in and/or knowledge of regulated procurement, in particular Public Contract Regulations 2015 with an awareness of the Green Paper and potential changes to the public procurement regime.Leading strategic major procurement projects or programmes for Public and Private sector clients.A strong background in tender preparation, development and management ideally including negotiation.Commission, client relationship, and people managementExperience of developing and using various forms of contracts with particular focus on NEC and JCT.Cross sector experience with a strong public procurement background is highly desirable,Have achieved, working towards or willing to work towards MCIPs accreditation.Business generation including bid developmentPreferably possess degree related to construction, civil engineering, quantity surveying, law or procurement.Preferably possess experience working in Defence, Utilities, Infrastructure (roads, rail etc) sectors(SC) Security Clearance – currently valid or could be reinstatedSkills:Ability to lead and develop key strategies and documentation for major procurement projects that complies with Public Sector Regulations or equivalent. Able to manage and supervise the delivery of others for a successful outcome.Able to build strong, professional client relationships and proactively identify and resolve client’s issues.Excellent communication skills, adaptable, with a determination to succeed.Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage a wide range of stakeholders and develop ongoing relationshipsAble to develop supplier evaluation and commercial principles and modelling strategies.Able to develop Supply Chain Intelligence strategies and analysis.Able to develop Supplier Relationship Management strategies and activities.Able to manage work/business development/career development activities.Excellent attention to detail.Behaviours:Adaptable and taking personal responsibility to succeed.Confident, independent and trustworthy, able to influence individuals at all levels.Collaborative and with the ability to develop/manage a team and individuals efficiently to achieve desired outcomes.Encouraging and empathetic whilst also fair and consistent when supporting individuals.Additional InformationOur people share our Purpose and Values. Turner & Townsend provides a great place to work, where everyone can make change happen and influence a better world.We champion our people to succeed in both 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. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.If this sounds like a challenge you’d like to hear more about, please submit an application for our recruitment team to review. Please find out more about us at #LI-MS1SOX 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: AssociateIndustry: Construction

Legal Director – Crime & RegulatoryManchester Lead. Shape. Build something exceptional.At Markel Law, we don’t just advise on risk we help businesses navigate their most complex and high-stakes challenges with confidence.We’re now looking for a senior Crime & Regulatory lawyer ready to step into a Legal Director level role, combining technical excellence, leadership, and commercial impact. The role is to provide input into the strategic leadership, development and growth of the crime and regulatory team, along with managing a varied case load both as the day-to-day contact on cases and also as supervisor to more junior colleagues in the team.This is a rare opportunity to help shape the direction of a nationally recognised practice while working on some of the most interesting and varied matters in the market.What makes this role different?You’ll join a highly ranked Crime & Regulatory team (Legal 500 & Chambers) working across a broad and complex caseload, including:Inquests and public inquiriesProfessional disciplinePolice gross misconduct investigationsHealth & safety, environmental and licensing mattersEntity regulation (including Ofsted & CQC)But this role goes beyond casework. You’ll be empowered to:Influence strategy and growth of the practiceBuild and deepen client and insurer relationshipsDevelop and mentor lawyersPlay a key role in expanding our Manchester presenceThe role:As a Legal Director, you will:Lead on complex, high-value regulatory matters, including advocacy where appropriateBe a technical specialist to deal with complex inquests and fitness to practise cases, undertaking own advocacy and helping support and develop juniorsProvide commercial, pragmatic advice to businesses and individuals (insured and uninsured)Support the strategic direction and growth of the Crime & Regulatory teamBuild strong relationships with insurers, clients and internal partnersSupervise, develop and inspire junior lawyersContribute to business development, marketing and thought leadershipTake ownership of financial performance, important metrics and profitabilityWhat we’re looking for:You’re likely to be:A Senior Associate, Legal Director or Partner specialising in crime/regulatory lawTechnically strong across multiple regulatory disciplinesCommercially minded, with a track record in client development and growthExperienced in working with insurance-backed work or complex participant environmentsA confident leader who enjoys developing people and building teamsMost importantly, you’ll bring the ambition and credibility to help take this practice to the next level.Why Markel Law?We’re part of a global Fortune 500 group, but we operate with the agility and culture of a specialist firm.Work with a high-quality, diverse client base including SMEs, corporates and professionalsAccess to a strong pipeline of work via insurance partnerships and internal referralsBe part of a collaborative, people-first culturePlay a genuine role in shaping the future of the team and wider businessWhat you’ll get:Competitive salary + great bonus25 days holiday (with buy/sell options)Pension, private medical & dentalLife assurance and income protectionFlexible working and genuine work/life balanceA clear platform for progression and influenceReady to make an impact?If you’re looking for a leadership role where you can combine top-tier legal work with real strategic influence, we’d love to hear from you.Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.At Markel, we are all about the people, celebrating 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 will ensure that individuals are provided with any 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 or adjustments that may be needed, including alternative formats of documents or information on how to apply offline.#LI-PC1#LI-Hybrid #PlayYourPartUKSummaryLocation: Manchester - UKType: Full time

Up to 90000 per annumManchester, England Permanent SHEQ Divisional DirectorOur client is seeking an experienced SHEQ Divisional Director to lead their safety, health, environment, and quality operations within the power utilities sector. This is a permanent position that involves overseeing major projects and DNO frameworks, with a focus on ensuring compliance and excellence in SHEQ standards.Key Responsibilities:Developing and implementing SHEQ strategies for the power divisionManaging SHEQ activities across major projects and DNO frameworksReporting into the SHEQ Director and ensuring alignment with overall corporate objectivesLeading and mentoring a team of SHEQ professionalsEnsuring compliance with health and safety regulations, particularly in projects ranging from 11kV to 132kVConducting regular audits and inspections to enforce SHEQ standardsCollaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to promote a culture of safety and qualityDriving continuous improvement initiatives in SHEQ practicesJob Requirements:Experience in health & safety management, particularly within power utilities and distributionStrong understanding of ICP and DNO operationsProficiency in managing projects of capacities from 11kV to 132kVNEBOSH Level 6 Diploma, minmum.Bachelor or Masters in Occupational Health & SafetyTECHIOSH or CMIOSH - Desirable Excellent leadership and communication skillsAbility to develop and implement effective SHEQ strategiesStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesCommitment to maintaining high standards of health, safety, environment, and qualityBenefits:85k to 95k Car or car allowancePrivate medical insurance25 days annual leave with the option to purchase additional leaveOpportunities for professional development and career progressionInvolvement in impactful and challenging projectsHybrid working, UK office visit required but main hub across the Northern counties If you are a SHEQ professional with a significant understanding of power distribution projects and a passion for health and safety, we would like to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's team and lead their SHEQ initiatives to new heights.

Commercial Property Solicitor / Commercial Conveyancer / Commercial Property Fee Earner / or Senior/Head of Commercial Property \n An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Conveyancer, Senior Property Lawyer or Head of Commercial Property to join a well-established and growing law firm in Greater Manchester. \n The firm is intentionally broad in what they are looking for and would welcome applications from experienced Commercial Property Solicitors seeking a leadership opportunity through to Residential Conveyancers with strong Commercial Property experience who are looking to develop their commercial caseload further. \n This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive and forward-thinking law firm offering high-quality Commercial Property work, genuine career progression and flexible working arrangements. The Role: \n As a Commercial Property Solicitor or Commercial Conveyancer, you will handle a varied caseload of Commercial Property matters including: \n • Commercial Property acquisitions and disposals \n • Landlord and tenant matters \n • Commercial leases and lease negotiations \n • Development and investment work \n • Refinancing and secured lending transactions \n • General Commercial Property transactions \n • Business development and client relationship management \n For more senior candidates, there is the opportunity to lead and develop the Commercial Property department, supervise junior lawyers and play a key role in the strategic growth of the team. Requirements: \n • Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, Legal Executive or experienced Commercial Property Fee Earner \n • Experience handling Commercial Property matters from instruction through to completion \n • Residential Conveyancers with substantial Commercial Property experience are encouraged to apply \n • Strong client care and communication skills \n • Supervisory or management experience would be advantageous but is not essential \n • Ambitious individuals seeking progression into senior leadership roles are welcomed Benefits: \n • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements \n • Excellent quality Commercial Property work \n • Genuine progression opportunities including Head of Department and Partnership prospects \n • Supportive and collaborative working environment \n • Strong existing client base and referral network \n • Competitive salary and benefits package dependent upon experience \n • Opportunity to shape and grow a successful Commercial Property department \n This role would suit a Commercial Property Solicitor, Commercial Conveyancer, Commercial Property Lawyer, Senior Associate, Legal Director, Head of Commercial Property, Property Solicitor or Residential Conveyancer with Commercial Property experience seeking a new opportunity in Greater Manchester. \n If you are interested in applying to this opportunity, please don't hesitate to send your CV \n

Title: Housing Solicitor Director | 3+PQE | Salary: Upto £70k p.a DOE* \n Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Housing Solicitor Directors 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, ranked by The Legal 500 directory for its services across England and Wales, provides assistance to both landlords and tenants on all housing issues. Their practitioners are highly experienced in finding solutions to housing disputes and aim to address the issues quickly and effectively. Our client offers lawyer supported dispute resolution or alternative dispute resolution (ADR) as a means to resolve housing disrepair matters. Their department also regularly represents clients in the courts for unlawful eviction, possession proceedings and prepare applications for judicial review in cases of homelessness. \n Main Responsibilities of the Role: \n\n • Report directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are met\n, • Responsible for all aspects of Housing work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n, • Significant experience in representing clients as Housing Court Duty Scheme over the last 2 years.\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 Housing cases including Homelessness; Disrepair; Eviction; Possession; Property Ownership Disputes; Succession for Tenants; Housing adaptations; Social Housing; Neighbourhood Problems matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy\n, • Dealing with emergency cases and identifying and carrying out strategic litigation.\n, • Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency\n, • Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence\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 • 3 Years+ PQE with proven experience of Housing and Litigation, including court representation essential\n, • Must have experience as Duty Advisor under Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme over the last 2 years\n, • Must meet the 2013 SQM Supervisor standard in Housing, or willing to work towards this\n, • Experience in welfare rights and community care issues Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying\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 supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators\n, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Housing issues\n, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n, • Working knowledge of the publically funded Housing work including legal representation and legal help and have the ability to service privately funded cases\n, • Have extensive experience in dealing with all Housing related work\n, • Experience in own advocacy is an advantage\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and able to use HR systems\n, • Experience within the legal sector is preferable\n, • Ability to manage social media activity to promote the Company\n\n On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. \n The Company supports hybrid working in line with its policy. Please note that a minimum of three days per week in the office is mandatory. \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 The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve. \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.

Basic information Location Birmingham, Cambridge, Leeds, London, Manchester, Reading Business Line Tax & Legal Job Type Permanent / FTC Date published 03-Aug-2026 Req # 23203 Job description Connect to your IndustryOur Financial Investors business comprises a dedicated team of 650 professionals, renowned for their agility and deep understanding of the needs of our financial investor clients and the dynamic markets in which they operate and invest. Structured around our four key pillars – Private Equity, Real Assets, Corporate Transactions, and Investment Management & Reporting – we provide a broad range of tax services to our clients that include fund structuring and advisory, M&A, investment lifecycle advisory and provision of local and global compliance and reporting obligations. We are market leading and have deep industry knowledge.Our Corporate Transactions team supports our clients with buy, sell and merge propositions, in addition to equity capital markets for companies looking to IPO, and rights issues. We also advise on credit funds and restructuring work, focusing on new borrowing and debt restructuring. With ambitious plans to double in size over the next few years, we are looking for talented individuals to join us.Connect to your career at Deloitte Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more.What brings us all together at Deloitte? It’s how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most.Connect to your opportunityOur Directors take the lead on delivering key parts of our client services. As a Director you will use your commercial awareness and professional expertise, along with leveraging the skills and expertise of others, to deliver the best possible experience and outcomes for our clients. You will own and manage key elements of a client relationship and will be expected to proactively identify innovative solutions for your clients and pursue new business development opportunities by utilising your networks and market knowledge.Our Directors are people managers or act as coaches and role models to the more junior members of their team. You will be a confident team player and enjoy sharing your knowledge and expertise with others, as well as continuing to build your own technical expertise or specialism.ResponsibilitiesAdvising UK and international clients on transaction tax and wider commercial M&A Issues managing a portfolio of high profile projects;Due diligence in respect of mergers and acquisitions;Ad hoc project work;To have a broader perspective of potential issues encountered when managing diverse teams and the strategies to overcome them; have a clear understanding of the firm’s commitment to creating a more inclusive culture.Connect to your skills and professional experienceACA/CTA or equivalent qualification or experience;Exposure to international clients;Prior M&A experience gained in a professional services firm is preferred ;Excellent communication and project management skills;The ability to analyse information, identify issues and prioritise them.Connect to your business – TaxInnovation and tax consultancy may not seem to go together, but that’s exactly what you’ll find at Deloitte. We’re constantly seeking the new and working together to push the limits of what’s possible. Discover a new kind of tax career that you can make your own.TaxOur comprehensive range of services encompasses everything from the completion of tax returns (corporation tax self-assessment) to complex consultancy assignments and strategic tax planning. We advise on corporate and general tax, international M&A, stamp tax, cross-border transfer pricing, reorganisations and reconstructions, and competent authority negotiations.Personal independenceRegulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.Connect with your colleagues“We advise some of the largest, most prestigious clients in the world, so the work is really challenging and exciting. We also have a fantastic team of smart, driven people, and a supportive, entrepreneurial culture where everyone’s encouraged to be bold, creative, and ambitious”-Oliver, TaxOur hybrid working policyYou’ll be based in Birmingham, Cambridge, Leeds, London, Manchester or Reading with hybrid working.At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That’s why we’ll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You’ll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.Connect to your return to work opportunity Are you looking to return to the workplace after an extended career break?For this role we can offer coaching and support designed for returners to refresh your knowledge and skills, and help your transition back into the workplace after a career break of two years or more. If this is relevant for you, just let your recruiter know when you make your application.Our commitment to youMaking an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we’re nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we’ll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it’s only when you’re comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.Your expertise is our capability, so we’ll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it’s from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you’ll learn every day. Through world-class development, you’ll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you’ll learn how to lead.Connect to your next stepA career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you’ll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You’ll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you’ll never stop growing, whatever your level.Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careers

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 DescriptionWorking in our Data Centres Market Sector, you will be an ambassador in the data centre community externally across EMEA and internally within AECOM Europe and globally. With experience in technical delivery of data centre projects for tech firms and a strong track record in tech firm business development you will lead a team of technical experts across the UK and work closely with our global colleagues in the Data Centre sector.Due to the continued successful growth and expansion of our Technology / Data Centre Sector, we are looking for an experienced Electrical Associate Director to join us! You will be responsible for driving the technical excellence, quality, and mentoring teams while shaping strategy, winning work, and delivering resilient, efficient, and low‑carbon outcomes for our clients.Here's what you'll do: Own electrical design across feasibility, concept, scheme, and detailed design, through procurement support, construction, commissioning, and handover.Define and validate power architectures (utility intake, MV/LV distribution, UPS topologies, generators, switchgear, PDUs, STS, busway, earthing, and lighting).Lead power systems studies and protection design (load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, arc‑flash, harmonic analysis) using tools such as ETAP/SKM.Integrate monitoring and controls (BMS/EPMS/SCADA), metering strategies, and resilience features aligned to availability objectives (e.g., Tier II–IV).Embed decarbonization and energy efficiency (high‑efficiency UPS, advanced controls, heat recovery, demand response, on‑site renewables, and grid-interactive strategies).Assure compliance with applicable standards and codes (e.g., IEC/BS/EN and/or NEC/NFPA), client specifications, and AECOM quality procedures.Coordinate multi‑disciplinary interfaces (mechanical, structural, architectural, fire/life safety, security, ICT) to deliver fully integrated designs.QualificationsReady to push the limits of what’s possible?Here’s what we’re looking for:Hyperscale and/or multi‑site program experience, including fast‑track and design‑build environments.Strong career background in the delivery of Electrical project work across Data Centres and Mission Critical Environments.Proven experience of leading DC project work streams in UK & preferably across EMEA.Demonstrable client facing and work winning experience.Able to demonstrate excellent team leadership and development capability.Detailed Knowledge of Mechanical design, engineering practices, techniques and procedures for Data Centres and how it ultimately interfaces with the client.Strong commercial acumen and experience in managing project financials.Ability to communicate internally and externally through excellent written and verbal skillsA good financial understanding of projects and the requirements needed to ensure the success of a ProjectAdditional 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 ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.comAt 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 youIf you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!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: EngineeringExperience level: Mid-Senior LevelIndustry: Construction

Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Director to provide high-level strategic advice to clients across a broad range of energy and infrastructure technologies, including onshore wind, solar PV and energy storage. This senior role will play a key part in shaping and growing Savills’ energy offering, working closely with some of the UK’s most significant landowners on their energy transition and net zero strategies.The Director will lead and oversee the negotiation of option and lease documentation for proposed renewable energy and energy storage projects, ensuring commercial, legal and strategic objectives are met. You will also be responsible for leading strategic site search and evaluation activities for a diverse client base, drawing on strong market insight and technical understanding to identify and deliver high-quality development opportunities.The successful candidate will have a minimum of ten years’ experience within the renewable energy or real estate sector, with a proven track record of leadership, project management and client relationship development. This role offers excellent opportunities for professional growth, supported by comprehensive training and development programmes, including participation in national committees and focus groups.This is a unique opportunity to influence the future direction of Savills’ energy advisory services while delivering impactful, market-leading solutions for clients.London is the preferred location for this role; however, we offer flexibility for the right candidateClick here to download the full job specification. Please ensure you read this before applying.What we offer you:Career and Professional Development25-30 Days Annual Leave, depending on gradeLife AssurancePrivate Medical SchemeVirtual GPGlobal Mobility SchemeRewards PlatformCompany Pension SchemeEnhanced Incremental Annual LeaveFind out more about Savills offerTeam OverviewSavills provides a full suite of energy and sustainability services across both the built and natural environments. Savills Earth is expanding rapidly with around 100 staff, as such, it is one of the UK’s largest Energy & Sustainability consultancies. At an organisational level we help create the culture, strategies, and direction required to maximise positive contributions to society and the environment, advising on the transparency and governance required to validate and celebrate commitment to sustainability.We work with clients to implement these strategies, turning sustainability targets and commitments into reality by delivering continual improvement projects across wide portfolios and on individual assets. Our aim is to inspire and enable our clients to have a positive impact on our planet. We bring the knowledge and skills required to deliver this through a holistic, robust and accountable approach.Recruitment agenciesSavills only pay agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place and that agency has been previously contacted and directed by a member of our recruitment team. We do not pay agency fees when speculative and unsolicited CVs are submitted to Savills or any of our employees other than via our careers website and through our recruitment process. If this is not adhered to, agency fees will not be paid.Submission of any unsolicited CVs or proposals to Savills will be deemed evidence of full and unlimited acceptance of this approach.

An opportunity for a full-time office-based application engineer in a senior role at Peninsula Business Services, on-site at our headquarters in Manchester, supporting a global business with operations in the UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.The RoleTo take technical responsibility for the operation and modernisation of Peninsula’s finance and HR systems, working in the Data Team, alongside our in-house Development Team and third-party technology suppliers across the globe. We seek technical experts with:Substantial experience of developing solutions, data pipelines and systems integrations in both legacy and contemporary technologies using the Microsoft stack.A proven track record working with finance professionals, systems, processes and data.A history of liaising with stakeholders at the highest level in international corporate businesses.Reporting to the Associate Director of Data & Systems Engineering, this role is for a candidate willing and able to develop and implement solutions, troubleshoot existing deployments and manage technical debt, whilst providing technical leadership in future systems design, architecture and strategy. The ChallengeThe right candidate should expect a long-term engagement to deliver a multi-year programme of transformation of finance and HR systems for an international consultancy business with recurring annual revenues approaching 500M.AccountabilityKey internal stakeholders in the Finance and ICT divisions include:Group Chief Technical OfficerGroup Chief Financial OfficerDirector of Group FinanceAssociate Director – Group CreditGroup Financial ControllerHead of IT Service DeliveryHead of InfrastructureThe role also includes technical liaison with existing third-party vendors.ApplicationsThe PBSG Finance division has a suite of applications provided by The Access Group (TAG) which have been integrated into several proprietary applications and data integrations built in-house. Our environment includes:Dimensions v2, an accountancy package built on a Microsoft SQL Server back end.FocalPoint, a workflow management tool used for managing the sequence of approvals and sign-off for purchasing.Orbis Task Centre, a scheduling tool used to generate invoices, credit notes and alerts, sourcing data from MS SQL Server, using Crystal Reports for managing report templates.Access Document Management (ADM), a document repository used for the storage and retrieval of invoices & credit notes.People XD, an HR platform used to manage personnel and payroll.Access aCloud, a self-serve expenses management platform.The Dimensions platform also supports external integrations with the banking system, with Direct Debit collections being the most significant.The Senior Application Engineer is responsible for these systems, for collaborating with our Infrastructure and Data teams to manage the servers and databases they rely upon and for liaising with third-party support personnel.Systems IntegrationsSeveral of our in-house applications are integrated with these applications, for posting invoices and credit notes, for writing back account and transaction data to contract management, collections and CRM applications and for pipelining data to our data warehouses for reporting.As a Senior Application Engineer, you will take ownership of these systems, working with our in-house teams in upgrading, streamlining and troubleshooting, supported by our data engineers.StrategyWe seek to modernise our core systems. Our strategy is to move from on-prem, self-hosted solutions to fully cloud-based SaaS equivalents for all our operations globally within the next two years.Providing guidance and support to the most senior stakeholders in the business is critical to this agenda. Identifying solutions, defining requirements and selecting vendors is a core responsibility in becoming the primary source of technical expertise for Finance, globally.

Senior SHEQ AdvisorManchester | Circa 57,000 + Car/Car Allowance We're supporting a leading design and build contractor in the water sector to recruit a Senior SHEQ Advisor, supporting project delivery across the UU region. Reporting into the SHEQ Framework Manager, you'll work closely with project teams and clients to strengthen assurance, leadership and performance.The successful Senior SHEQ Advisor will:Provide senior-level SHEQ advice, driving a proactive, high-performing safety culture across projects and teamsSupport the development and implementation of policies, procedures, management systems and risk controlsPlan and facilitate SHEQ assurance activity, including audits, inspections and compliance checksLead and support incident/accident investigations, ensuring robust corrective actions and learningThe successful candidate will have:Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation, CDM Regulations, HSE guidance and statutory requirementsProven construction sector experience, confident engaging and influencing at all levelsNEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent)Experience with externally certified management systemsFor further information and to apply please contact or 01923 937 129.Irwin and Colton are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company, based in the South East of England we recruit across the UK. We recruit all roles in the health and safety industry from Health and Safety Manager, Health and Safety Director through to Health and Safety Advisor positions. Irwin and Colton Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website irwinandcolton.com. Irwin and Colton is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.Discipline(s): Health and SafetyJob type: Permanent

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 DescriptionJob Title: Capture Director, Transportation, Europe & India Position SummaryThe Capture Director is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving strategic growth in the Transportation business through securing major enterprise-level critical pursuits (NSR >$20M). Reporting to the Strategy & Growth Director for Transportation, the role will foster collaboration across regional business lines, ensuring operational excellence throughout the pursuit lifecycle. This is a hybrid role with travel as required.Key Responsibilities:Capture Leadership & ImpactLead enterprise critical pursuits (>$20M) as the Capture Director formulating clear and compelling winning capture and client positioning strategies.Drive integrated strategies to improve capture and win rates and secure transformative programs.Analyse competitive landscapes, leveraging insights from recent wins and losses to refine strategies.Build trust with client decision-makers, delivery partners and internal stakeholders, including Client Account Managers, Market Sector Leaders, and Regional Business Line Leaders.Innovative thinker, problem solver and willing to challenge teams to stretch beyond the norm.Business DevelopmentDrives growth through the ability to position for and capture key opportunities including both new business opportunities and the renewal / extension of existing opportunities within key accounts.Lead a holistic approach to capture strategy development, including client listening, win strategy creation, solution development, marcomms planning, answer planning, review through to debrief and lessons learnt.Partner with proposal, marketing, technical, operations and commercial teams to prepare Capture Plans for complex proposals.Establish and nurture client relationships, identifying needs and delivering tailored solutions. Develop opportunity pipelines based on client intelligence.Position AECOM’s innovative solutions, including ESG, digitalisation, and equity-focused initiatives, to meet client transformation agendas.Partner with business line representatives to have the right conversations with the client at the right time, to leverage Our Client Promise in delivering capture outcomes that align with client expectations.Team Collaboration & MentorshipDrive cultural change in approach to capture, facilitating the adoption of AECOM’s positioning and pursuit playbooks and roll out of supportive training across the region.Support the growth in strategic capture capability enabling teams to become self-reliant - coach and train regional capture and work-winning teams, including CAMs, capture, bidding and Marcomms professionals.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.Guides technical writers to develop dynamic and compelling content that is both compliant, compelling and persuasive.Ensure partnership between technical, marketing and proposal staff for proposal best practices.Operational ExcellenceChampion the complete lifecycle of the sales process, ensuring quality assurance and adherence to Green Light Analysis and Go/No-Go rigor.Maximise the value from growth enabler functions (e.g. Major Pursuits Team, Client Listening, Digital AECOM, AI, Strategic Marcomms and HR); take the lead in coordinating strategy development with these functions on enterprise critical pursuits identified for their support.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.QualificationsMinimum RequirementsExperience in critical pursuit capture strategy development and alignment with business targets and growth strategy, recognised as an industry expertProven track record of successfully leading strategic and complex pursuit strategies (NSR > 20m) across multi-disciplinary and multi-locational teams, including working alongside clients, delivery partners and supply chainDemonstrated ability to collaborate at all organisational levels – strong leadership skills with experience of managing large and diverse pursuit/capture teamsExpert communicator - experienced in facilitating collaborative workshops with diverse teams, ensuring an inclusive approach to stakeholder engagementExperience must demonstrate sales production metrics, demonstrated skills in business development strategy, team leadership, client discovery and development of compelling value propositions that meet client’s needs.Preferred QualificationsDegree level relevant qualification (preferable)Member of recognised professional body and/or professional qualifications relative to core marketsSector experience across our transportation markets to including rail, transit, highways, streets, ports and aviationAdditional InformationWhat We OfferAt AECOM, we provide the flexibility to work in hybrid environments, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits tailored to support you and your family. We champion career growth through award-winning training programs and diverse opportunities. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are committed to helping you achieve your career ambitions.Location: Flexible/Hybrid with travel as required.Status: Full-Time.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: DirectorIndustry: Construction

Tax Investigations Director\n Location: Manchester / HybridSalary: £90,000 - £110,000 + benefits \n A highly regarded specialist tax investigations practice is looking to appoint an experienced Tax Investigations Director to join its growing Manchester team. \n This is a senior opportunity for an established Tax Investigations professional who can combine strong technical expertise with a proven track record in external business development. \n The successful candidate will play a key role in managing complex HMRC investigations, developing client relationships and driving the continued growth of the practice. The Opportunity\n You will take a senior position within the business, managing a portfolio of complex and high-value tax investigations while also being responsible for developing new business and strengthening the firm's market presence. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • \n Leading and managing complex HMRC tax investigations and enquiries. \n • \n Hands-on experience handling COP8 and COP9 cases - essential. \n • \n Advising high-net-worth individuals, business owners and corporates on contentious tax matters. \n • \n Developing investigation strategies and managing cases through to resolution. \n • \n Leading negotiations and correspondence with HMRC. \n • \n Building and maintaining senior-level client relationships. \n • \n Generating new business through your own external network and relationships - essential. \n • \n Identifying and converting new business opportunities. \n • \n Developing relationships with professional introducers and referral partners. \n • \n Supporting the continued growth and development of the firm's Tax Investigations offering. \n • \n Providing leadership, technical guidance and mentoring to the wider team. \n • \n Working closely with senior stakeholders to shape the strategic direction of the practice. \nAbout You\n We're looking for a commercially driven Tax Investigations professional with a strong technical background and demonstrable business development credentials. \n You will have: \n\n • \n Significant experience in Tax Investigations / Tax Disputes. \n • \n Proven hands-on experience handling both COP8 and COP9 cases - essential. \n • \n A demonstrable track record of winning external business - essential. \n • \n An established network of professional contacts, introducers and/or clients. \n • \n Strong experience managing complex HMRC enquiries and investigations. \n • \n Excellent client relationship and communication skills. \n • \n The credibility and commercial confidence to represent the firm externally. \n • \n Previous experience operating at Director level, or the capability and track record to step into a Director position. \n\n Ex-HMRC experience is highly desirable, particularly where combined with strong professional-services experience. Why Join?\n This is a genuine opportunity to join a specialist and growing Tax Investigations practice where your technical expertise and commercial network can have a direct impact on the firm's continued success. \n You'll have the opportunity to: \n\n • \n Take a leading role within a specialist Tax Investigations business. \n • \n Work on complex and high-value COP8 and COP9 investigations. \n • \n Leverage your existing network and develop new client relationships. \n • \n Have significant influence over the continued growth of the practice. \n • \n Work closely with experienced tax professionals. \n • \n Enjoy hybrid working and a flexible working environment. \n • \n Benefit from clear scope for further progression as the business continues to expand. \n\n £90,000 - £110,000 + benefits | Manchester | Hybrid \n If you're an experienced Tax Investigations professional with COP8/COP9 expertise and a proven external BD track record, this is an opportunity to take your career to the next level within a specialist environment.

Tax Director | Personal Tax Advisory | Manchester \n Are you an experienced Personal Tax Director — or a Senior Manager ready to step up — looking to join a highly regarded, award-winning North West accountancy practice? This is a well-established firm with a strong regional presence and a broad, varied client base spanning individuals, partnerships, owner-managed businesses, larger corporates, schools and not-for-profit organisations. With a reputation built on partner-led, personal relationships and over a century of expertise, this is a firm that takes real pride in the quality of advice it delivers. \n Tax Director — The Role \n As Tax Director, you will take a lead role in the delivery of personal tax advisory services, working closely with partners and clients to provide high-quality, commercially focused advice. You'll be working with a genuinely diverse and interesting client portfolio — from high-net-worth individuals through to complex personal tax matters with an international dimension. This is a role with real scope for influence, both in terms of client relationships and the continued development of the personal tax offering. \n Responsibilities will include: \n\n • Leading and delivering complex personal tax advisory work across a varied client base\n, • Acting as a key point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong relationships\n, • Supporting business development and identifying opportunities to grow the personal tax portfolio\n, • Mentoring and developing junior members of the tax team\n, • Working collaboratively with partners and colleagues across the firm's multiple offices\n\n Tax Director — About You \n\n • CTA qualified (or equivalent)\n, • Significant personal tax advisory experience gained within a practice environment\n, • Strong technical knowledge across a broad range of personal tax matters\n, • Proven ability to manage client relationships at a senior level\n, • Experience of leading and developing a team\n, • Commercially minded, with an appetite to contribute to the growth of the practice\n\n Tax Director — What's on Offer \n\n • A senior role with genuine influence in a long-established, award-winning practice\n, • A diverse and high-quality client portfolio\n, • £competitive salary and package, which is negotiable dependent on level appointed\n, • A collaborative, multi-office, partner-led culture with a strong regional reputation\n\n If you're a Tax Director ready to make your mark in a firm that genuinely values expertise and client relationships, we'd love to hear from you. \n Vaisto Recruitment offers a generous referral scheme. If you refer a practice candidate to me (who is not already registered) as a thank you you will receive a voucher up to the value of £1,000. Vouchers are paid on successful completion of the referral's probation period. \n The above vacancy is only one of many that I am handling. Vaisto Recruitment specialises in practice and first moves to industry for both contract and permanent assignments including: \n\n • Audit Partner / Audit Director / Audit Associate Director / Audit Manager / Audit Senior / Audit Associate / Audit Semi Senior\n, • Business Services Partner / Business Services Director / Business Services Manager / Business Services Associate / Accounts Senior / Accounts Associate\n, • Tax Partner / Tax Director / Tax Manager / Tax Senior / Tax Semi Senior\n, • Accounts Partner / Accounts Director / Accounts Manager / Accounts Senior / Accounts Semi Senior\n, • Corporate Finance Partner / Corporate Finance Director / Corporate Finance Manager / Corporate Finance Executive / Corporate Finance Senior M&A\n, • Payroll Bureau\n, • Practice Managers\n

Job Title \n Transaction Services Director / Associate Director \n \n Location \n Manchester \n \n Salary \n £75,000 - £105,000 \n \n An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Transaction Services Director / Associate Director to join a highly regarded and growing Corporate Finance team in Manchester. \n \n This is a senior appointment for an experienced Transaction Services professional with a strong background in financial due diligence, who is looking to take the next step in their career within a growing and ambitious advisory business. \n \n The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and growing the Transaction Services offering, while working closely with Partners, Directors and senior stakeholders across the wider Corporate Finance team. \n \n What you will be doing as a Transaction Services Director / Associate Director \n \n\n • Leading and managing financial due diligence assignments across a range of transactions.\n, • Advising corporate and strategic buyers, private equity and other financial investors, as well as vendors.\n, • Supporting clients throughout acquisitions, disposals, sale processes and other significant corporate transactions.\n, • Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, management teams, private equity houses and other key stakeholders.\n, • Playing a key role in business development, identifying opportunities and supporting the growth of the Transaction Services offering.\n, • Working closely with Partners and Directors on pitches, proposals and new business opportunities.\n, • Managing, coaching and developing junior members of the Transaction Services team.\n, • Providing commercially focused insights and analysis to support clients in making informed transaction decisions.\n, • Developing sector expertise and contributing to the wider Corporate Finance proposition.\n, • Where relevant, supporting reporting accountant and capital markets assignments.\n\n \n What you will need to succeed as a Transaction Services Director / Associate Director \n \n\n • ACA, ACCA or an equivalent professional qualification, or relevant equivalent experience.\n, • Previous experience working within a Transaction Services, Financial Due Diligence or Corporate Finance team.\n, • Strong experience delivering financial due diligence for private equity, financial buyers, corporate/strategic buyers and/or vendors.\n, • Previous management and team leadership experience.\n, • A strong understanding of financial statements, business performance and transaction-related analysis.\n, • Excellent commercial awareness and the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, practical advice.\n, • Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with confidence operating at senior stakeholder level.\n, • Experience contributing to business development and identifying opportunities to grow client relationships.\n, • Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word.\n, • Experience of capital markets and reporting accountant work would be advantageous.\n\n \n Why join this firm? \n \n\n • The opportunity to join an ambitious and growing Transaction Services team.\n, • Exposure to a broad range of transactions, sectors and clients.\n, • The opportunity to work alongside experienced Corporate Finance professionals and senior leadership.\n, • Significant scope to contribute to business development and the continued growth of the team.\n, • Strong career development opportunities.\n, • A collaborative and people-focused working environment.\n, • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.\n, • A comprehensive benefits package.\n\n \n What next? \n \n The client is keen to start interviewing NOW! So, if you are interested, please apply ASAP! \n \n \n \n As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

Role: Public Law Paralegal \n Duncan Lewis Solicitors is seeking a motivated and talented Public Law Paralegals to join our highly regarded Public Law Department in Manchester. 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 Public Law team is recognised by The Legal 500 as a "dynamic team" that is "exceptional in ability and reach." Ranked and recommended for its excellence nationwide, the department acts on both publicly funded and private matters, specialising in judicial review, civil liberties, human rights, and challenges against public bodies including the Home Office, HMRC, local authorities, and the NHS. The team has a strong track record of securing emergency relief, pursuing landmark cases through the higher courts, and representing vulnerable and marginalised individuals in matters that shape legal precedent and drive meaningful change. \n Joining Duncan Lewis means becoming part of a diverse, supportive and forward-thinking organisation where you will have the opportunity to develop your expertise alongside experienced Public Law practitioners committed to achieving the best outcomes for clients. Duties and responsibilities\n As a Public Law Paralegal, you will support the Public Law team in managing a broad range of challenging and rewarding matters. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Reporting directly to the Department Director and supervising solicitors.\n, • Assisting with public law casework, including Judicial Review matters.\n, • Taking instructions from clients and preparing cases.\n, • Drafting legal documents, witness statements, applications and correspondence.\n, • Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency,\n, • Preparing applications (incl drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations)\n, • Preparing court bundles and supporting documentation.\n, • Undertaking legal research and preparing case summaries.\n, • Attending conferences and client meetings where required.\n, • Maintaining accurate time recording and file management procedures.\n, • Ensuring compliance with regulatory and departmental requirements.\n, • Providing excellent client care with a professional, proactive and empathetic approach.\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 Public Law and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service. \n Essential requirements include: \n\n • A strong academic background with a Law degree.\n, • Previous legal experience as a Paralegal, Caseworker or Legal Assistant.\n, • Experience or strong interest in Public Law and Judicial Review matters.\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.\n\n Benefits\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, we are committed to excellence, diversity, and social justice. Our teams work on matters that have a genuine impact on people's lives, often representing vulnerable individuals and holding public bodies to account through expert legal representation. \n We foster an inclusive and collaborative working environment where talent is recognised, professional development is encouraged, and employees are supported to achieve their full potential. With award-winning training, clear progression pathways, and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, Duncan Lewis offers an exceptional platform for building a successful legal career. \n Join a firm where your contribution matters and where you can help give people a voice.

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. \n 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\n\n Experience 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.\n\n Benefits \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. \n 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.

Role: Lecturer-Constructions and Multi Skills \n Hours- 17.5 hours per week \n Salary Scale £35,019-£49,767 (Full Time Equivalent) -£17,509.5 - £24,883.50 (Pro-Rata) \n Pension Contribution- (£9,565.00 - £13,593.45 FTE) \n Location – Stockport Campus \n The Trafford & Stockport College Group (TSCG) has an opportunity for an experienced lecturer to join the Construction & Sustainability Team which is a centre of excellence for word skills to help us achieve our vision of unlocking potential and fostering success. \n The Role: \n This is an exciting opportunity to work with a range of Level 1 & 2 students working towards Carpentry and Joinery BPEC qualification. This will include teaching Carpentry and Joinery related studies to apprentices and designing assessments. \n This role will require you to deliver high-quality, learner-focused education providing a quality learning experience for our students. You will be required to develop the curriculum and implement teaching and learning strategies that enable our students to succeed and thrive in their chosen subject area. \n About you: \n If you are passionate about your specialist subject and sharing your knowledge, skills, and experience, and have an enthusiasm for supporting apprentices then there has never been a better time to join Trafford & Stockport College Group. \n Whether you are an experienced lecturer or an experienced Carpenter/Joiner, we want to hear from you and listen to the skills you feel our learners would benefit from. \n To be successful at application stage, it would be advantageous if you: \n\n • Have previously taught up to level 3 standard.\n, • Possess a level 5 certificate in teaching, or be willing to work towards this qualification.\n, • You must also have a level 3 in Assessing and a level 3 in Carpentry and Joinery\n\n About TSCG:-A Great Place to Work \n Every year, thousands of students join us on courses that are designed to further their career prospects, enable transition to higher education or simply satisfy a desire to learn new skills and support well-being. \n Benefits \n\n • 54 days annual leave plus bank holidays\n, • Generous contributory company pension scheme (28.68% contribution amounting to £9,286.30 - £13,196.82 per annum FTE).\n, • Childcare discounts\n, • Onsite Costa\n, • Employee Assistance Programme\n, • Continuous Professional Development\n, • Free Parking\n\n All employees, including senior managers, will normally be appointed to the minimum point of the pay grade for the job. In certain cases, it may be appropriate to appoint to a higher point in the pay grade at the discretion of the Director of HR & Performance due to the candidate’s current salary, experience or qualifications. \n Staff at Trafford & Stockport College Group go above and beyond to ensure that our students get the best possible teaching and support to enable them to reach their ambitions. We expect the very highest standards for all students, and this is evidenced year after year by our achievement and progression outcomes. \n If you are passionate about championing inclusion, fostering positive employee experiences, and making a difference, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. \n TSCG is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to being a Disability Confident Employer, all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the job, as set out in the job description and person specification, will be guaranteed an interview. \n The Trafford & Stockport College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment at the Trafford & Stockport College Group is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post in regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check. The Group will meet the costs associated with this. \n Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to enables us to identify any incidents or issues which we might want to explore at interview with you. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who are invited to attend an interview. \n Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unfortunately not able to respond to each applicant. If you have not been called for interview within 3 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. \n This position is open to direct applicants only. \n We look forward to receiving an application from you. \n This role may close early so please submit your application early to avoid disappointment \n

Technical Director, C#, .NET, Platform Strategy, COR7634 \n A Technical Director opportunity has emerged at a growing software business based in Manchester and it is well worth a closer look. Could this be the move where you take genuine ownership of a technology function and leave a lasting mark on how a product evolves? \n The Role \n The Technical Director will hold end-to-end accountability for all things technology within the organisation. That covers platform ownership, engineering team leadership, hiring and people development, and setting a clear forward direction for how the company's software grows and scales. Day-to-day, you will be operating at the point where technology meets commercial reality, advising on architecture, steering the team, and ensuring the right foundations are in place for the future. \n The Company \n This is a well-established software business, the company owns and develops its own product, and technology is central to everything it does. Senior leaders here operate close to the work, decisions move quickly and good thinking is acted upon. It is the kind of environment where the right person can have a tangible impact from day one. \n What experience does the Technical Director need? \n\n • \n Solid grounding in C# and .NET, with enough technical fluency to engage meaningfully with engineers, evaluate architectural options, and make informed decisions, without needing to be writing production code daily \n • \n A background in engineering leadership or a senior technical lead position, with demonstrable experience developing people and steering technical teams toward a shared goal \n • \n Comfortable holding a breadth of responsibilities, across platform, infrastructure, delivery, and people functions \n • \n A background such as Development Lead, Technical Lead, or a hands-on senior role with growing people responsibility \n\n Benefits \n\n • \n Salary between £100,000 and £120,000 \n • \n A seat at the leadership table with direct influence over company-wide technology decisions \n • \n Room to genuinely shape and build a technology function rather than inherit a fixed one \n\n So What's Next? \n If you are a Technical Director and would like to learn more, please apply below and I will be in touch with you shortly to discuss the role further. \n Technical Director, C#, .NET, Platform Strategy, COR7634 \n Corriculo Ltd acts as an employment agency and an employment business.

Account Executive - Commercial Insurance | Fully Remote \n \n Are you ready to accelerate your career with one of the fastest growing, independent Brokerages in the UK? \n A well-established independent Insurance Brokerage who in recent years have experience phenomenal organic growth are on the lookout for an experienced Account Executive to join their Commercial team. This is an exceptional opportunity to make an impact and join in this success story, taking ownership for an established portfolio of existing clients and driving new business across the region. \n The Role \n\n • Manage and grow a book of commercial clients, providing tailored insurance solutions across a range of commercial lines.\n, • Identify and maximise opportunities for growth through proactive new business, cross-selling, up-selling, networking, events, referrals and recommendations.\n, • Nurture key client relationships, ensuring client satisfaction at all times.\n, • Developing a strong understanding of the clients business and requirements, and their risks.\n, • Working collaboratively with the internal teams to ensure compliance with all regulations and internal policies.\n\n About You \n\n • Proven experience in Commercial Insurance as an Account Executive, Account Director, Associate Director, or Client Director or similar client facing role is essential\n, • Track record of winning business and growing a commercial book is essential\n, • Excellent relationship building and client management skills\n, • A client-first mindset, with drive and motivation to exceed their expectations\n, • A consultative and commercial approach, able to fully understand your clients business and provide expert risk advice\n, • In depth knowledge of commercial insurance products and services across all lines.\n, • Working knowledge of Acturis would be beneficial\n, • If you have a book of clients that you can bring with you in years 2/2 it would be an advantage\n\n What's On Offer \n\n • Competitive remuneration and benefits package, including excellent bonus plan\n, • As chance to join a genuine success story that is outgrowing & performing the industry and thus provides that chance to thrive and progress\n, • A down-to-earth team and welcoming culture\n, • Remote working\n, • Ongoing investment in training and development\n\n If you're an experience Commercial Insurance professional looking for a role that will offer you accelerated career growth and earnings, a dynamic environment and opportunity to enhance your reputation in the industry, this could be then role for you!

Accounts Senior or Part-Qualified Semi Senior, Stockport, £28,000 – £43,000 DOE\n A partner-led accountancy firm in Stockport is expanding its accounts team to keep pace with a growing, varied client base, and is looking for someone who wants more than routine compliance work. You'll get direct exposure to partners, a broad portfolio spanning owner-managed businesses through to larger corporate clients, and a firm that's actively investing in the people who can grow with it. Accounts Senior – This Role Is Ideal For\n\n • A part-qualified or qualified accountant who feels ready to take on a wider, more varied portfolio than their current role offers.\n, • Someone who wants direct, regular access to partners rather than being several layers removed from client relationships.\n, • A general practice accountant who can pick up a live portfolio quickly, without needing extensive hand-holding or lengthy training.\nAccounts Senior – About the Firm\n This is a well-established North West firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors, with a history spanning well over a century and a client base built on long-standing, partner-led relationships. The firm supports a broad portfolio of owner-managed businesses, SMEs and larger corporates across sectors including ecommerce, retail and professional services, and has continued to invest in modern cloud accounting systems across its offices. Accounts Senior – Why This Role Exists\n The accounts team is growing. This is a dynamic, close-knit team (several partners have been promoted internally in recent years) that's described internally as a great environment to work in, with plenty of support from more senior colleagues day to day. Accounts Senior – Responsibilities\n Portfolio Management \n\n • Manage a varied portfolio of accounts clients\n, • Prepare statutory and management accounts for owner-managed businesses, SMEs and larger corporate clients.\n\n Client Advisory \n\n • Act as a day-to-day point of contact for a portfolio of clients, building genuine relationships rather than one-off compliance contact.\n\n Leadership & Team Development \n\n • Support and review the work of more junior team members as your portfolio and experience develop.\n, • Work closely with partners on a day-to-day basis, with real visibility of how the practice is run.\n\n Business Development \n\n • Contribute to the firm's continued growth by identifying opportunities for additional services within your existing client portfolio.\n, • Part-qualified (minimum) or qualified accountant – ACA, ACCA or equivalent.\n, • Solid general practice background, ideally from a similar-sized firm, with hands-on accounts preparation experience.\n, • Comfortable managing a varied portfolio with minimal supervision once up to speed.\n, • Strong UK accounting and tax knowledge, with the confidence to flag more complex tax matters appropriately.\nAccounts Senior – Requirements\n\n, • Part-qualified (minimum) or qualified accountant – ACA, ACCA or equivalent.\n, • Solid general practice background, ideally from a similar-sized firm, with hands-on accounts preparation experience.\n, • Comfortable managing a varied portfolio with minimal supervision once up to speed.\n, • Strong UK accounting and tax knowledge, with the confidence to flag more complex tax matters appropriately.\nAccounts Senior – Benefits\n Salary: £28,000 – £45,000, dependent on experience and qualification level. \n Benefits: Competitive package, modern cloud-based systems and technology, and a genuinely supportive, partner-led culture. \n Progression: Real scope to grow within a team that partners are actively investing in and expanding. \n The above vacancy is only one of many that I am handling. Vaisto Recruitment specialises in contract and permanent vacancies within the practice market, including: \n\n • Audit Partner / Audit Director / Audit Associate Director / Audit Manager / Audit Senior / Audit Associate / Audit Semi Senior\n, • Business Services Partner / Business Services Director / Business Services Manager / Business Services Associate / Accounts Senior / Accounts Associate\n, • Tax Partner / Tax Director / Tax Manager / Tax Senior Manager / Tax Senior / Tax Semi Senior\n, • Accounts Partner / Accounts Director / Accounts Manager / Accounts Senior / Accounts Semi Senior\n, • Corporate Finance Partner / Corporate Finance Director / Corporate Finance Manager / Corporate Finance Executive / Corporate Finance Senior M&A\n, • Payroll Bureau\n, • Practice Managers\n

Role: Lecturer-Carpentry and Joinery \n Hours- 24.5 hours per week. Permanent. Part Time \n Salary Scale £24,513.30-£34,836.90 Pro- Rata (£35,019-£49,767 Full Time Equivalent) \n Pension Contribution- 28.68% \n Location –Stockport Campus \n The Trafford and Stockport College Group (TSCG) has an opportunity for an experienced Carpentry and Joinery Lecturer to join the Construction Built Environment and Sustainability team to help us achieve our vision of unlocking potential and fostering success. \n About The Role: \n\n • Primarily you will be working with a range of students at Level 1 and Level 2 on full-time study programmes, and potentially with Level 2 Apprentices. You may also be required to support delivery of multi-trade construction skills and maintenance operations qualifications.\n, • You will be expected to provide students with an effective foundation to start their careers in a construction setting, with the intent to guide students into their specific chosen progression pathway.\n, • With a level 3 qualification in Carpentry and Joinery you will teach across all modules on our level 1-3 courses. You will teach full time students and apprentices working on the apprenticeship standards.\n, • This role will require you to deliver high quality, learner-focused education, providing a quality learning experience for our students. You will be required to develop the curriculum and implement teaching and learning strategies that enable our students to succeed and thrive in their chosen subject area.\n\n About you: \n\n • The ideal candidate will be a qualified carpenter/joiner with significant industry experience in both site carpentry and bench joinery.\n, • Experience of working across other trades would be extremely valuable, for example in property maintenance or renovation work.\n, • Ideally, you will have experience of working with young people in an educational setting and hold a Level 5 teaching qualification (Certificate in Education), although NQT (Non-Qualified Teacher) status will be considered.\n\n About TSCG – Making a difference, together \n At Trafford & Stockport College Group (TSCG), you belong to a team that’s committed to shaping brilliant futures – for students and colleagues alike. We believe in unlocking the potential that exists in everyone and when you work with us, your individual skills and experiences are valued. You’ll be part of a supportive and friendly community, where everyone brings their own unique perspective and strengths, and where the work you do is appreciated and celebrated. \n We’re deeply rooted in our local communities, with strong connections to businesses, industry and universities. Together, we’re all working toward a shared mission: to elevate skills, create opportunities, shape futures and transform lives. \n TSCG is not just a place to work – it’s a place to belong, to thrive, and to make a difference. \n Exceptional Benefits Package \n At TSCG, we believe in rewarding our team for their dedication and hard work. Our exceptional benefits package is designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and overall job satisfaction while ensuring you are valued every step of the way. Join our team and enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes: \n\n • 54 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) FTE\n, • Generous company pension contribution of 28.68% FTE\n, • Onsite Costa Coffee & Subsidies staff canteen\n, • Employee Assistance Programme that extends the supports to your family members\n, • Tailored Professional Development plan\n, • Free onsite Parking\n\n All employees, including senior managers, will normally be appointed to the minimum point of the pay grade for the job. In certain cases, it may be appropriate to appoint to a higher point in the pay grade at the discretion of the Director of HR & Performance due to the candidate’s current salary, experience or qualifications. \n Staff at Trafford & Stockport College Group go above and beyond to ensure that our students get the best possible teaching and support to enable them to reach their ambitions. We expect the very highest standards for all students, and this is evidenced year after year by our achievement and progression outcomes. If you are passionate about championing inclusion, fostering positive employee experiences, and making a difference, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. \n TSCG is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to being a Disability Confident Employer, all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the job, as set out in the job description and person specification, will be guaranteed an interview. \n The Trafford & Stockport College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment at the Trafford & Stockport College Group is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post in regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check. The Group will meet the costs associated with this. \n Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on successful candidates. \n The role is open to direct applicants only. \n Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unfortunately not able to respond to each applicant. If you have not been called for interview within 3 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. \n This role may close early please submit your application early to avoid disappointment

Management Accountant \n Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working)Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 \n Robert Half Finance & Accounting is delighted to be partnering with an established and fast-growing technology business to recruit a Management Accountant. \n Having built a strong reputation within its market over a number of years, the business is now entering an exciting phase of growth and expansion. As a result, they are looking to strengthen their finance team with the addition of a Management Accountant who will play a key role in supporting the continued growth of the business. \n This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or finalist (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) accountant looking to join a collaborative SME environment where they can take ownership of the month-end process, work closely with senior stakeholders and contribute to the ongoing development of the finance function. \n The Role \n Reporting to the Financial Director, key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Ownership of the end-to-end monthly management accounts process\n, • Preparing monthly management accounts with detailed analysis and commentary\n, • Posting journals, accruals and prepayments\n, • Balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining the integrity of the general ledger\n, • Producing variance analysis against budgets and forecasts\n, • Assisting with budgeting and forecasting processes\n, • Supporting cash flow reporting and financial planning\n, • Business partnering with departmental managers to provide financial insight and support decision-making\n, • Assisting with year-end audit preparation and statutory reporting requirements\n, • Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and reporting as the business continues to grow\n\n The Candidate \n The successful candidate will: \n\n • Be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, or in the final stages of qualification\n, • Have recent experience producing end-to-end management accounts\n, • Be confident preparing journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations\n, • Have strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders\n, • Be proactive and enjoy working within a growing SME environment\n, • Have excellent Excel skills and experience working with finance systems\n, • Be able to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced business\n\n Salary & Benefits \n\n • £50,000 - £60,000 salary\n, • Hybrid working\n, • Pension scheme\n, • Modern office environment\n, • Excellent opportunities for progression as the business continues its growth journey\n, • Exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing technology business\n\n This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established technology business at an exciting stage of its growth. Offering genuine career progression, broad responsibility and a supportive culture, this role is ideal for an ambitious Management Accountant looking to take the next step in their career within a thriving SME. \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:

Personal Tax Manager \n Stockport \n £55,000 – £60,000 \n Hybrid Working | Flexitime | Clear Route To Director Or Partner \n This is a genuinely exciting opportunity for an experienced Personal Tax Manager to join one of the most established and respected firms of accountants in the Stockport area. \n The position has become available due to retirement, creating a rare opportunity to step into an important role within a successful and highly regarded firm. \n You will take responsibility for a varied personal tax portfolio while leading and supporting a small team. The role offers plenty of autonomy, but you will also work closely with experienced senior colleagues who are committed to helping you develop. \n For someone ambitious, there is no ceiling on progression. The firm is open about the fact that a future Director or Partner position could be available to the right person. \n The Role \n You will: \n\n • Manage A Varied Portfolio Of Personal Tax Clients\n, • Review Tax Returns And Complex Tax Work\n, • Provide Advice On A Range Of Personal Tax Matters\n, • Lead, Support And Develop A Small Team\n, • Manage Workloads, Deadlines And Quality Standards\n, • Build Strong Relationships With Existing Clients\n, • Identify Opportunities To Provide Additional Support And Advice\n, • Work Closely With Senior Management On The Continued Development Of The Tax Offering\n\n Why This Firm? \n The firm has built an excellent reputation over many years and benefits from a consistent flow of new work through recommendations and its standing in the local market. \n They do not need to aggressively chase business. Clients come to them because of the quality of their advice, the strength of their relationships and the reputation they have developed. \n They have also invested heavily in technology and continue to look at ways they can improve their systems, processes and client service. This is a forward-thinking firm that wants to stay ahead of competitors rather than simply follow the market. \n You will benefit from: \n\n • A Salary Of £55,000 To £60,000\n, • Hybrid Working\n, • Flexible Working Hours\n, • Responsibility For A Small, Supportive Team\n, • Excellent Long-Term Career Prospects\n, • A Genuine Route To Director Or Partner\n, • A Modern, Technology-Focused Working Environment\n, • An Established Client Base And Strong Flow Of New Business\n, • The Opportunity To Make A Real Impact Within The Firm\n\n About You \n You will need strong experience within personal tax and previous experience working for a firm of accountants. \n You may already be operating at Manager level, or you could be an ambitious Assistant Manager ready to take the next step. \n You should be comfortable managing a portfolio, reviewing work, supporting junior colleagues and building trusted relationships with clients. \n Qualifications such as CTA, ATT, ACA or ACCA would be welcomed, although strong practical experience will be equally important. \n This is an excellent opportunity to join a firm that offers stability, flexibility and genuine long-term progression. \n

Client Accountant – Greater Manchester \n Location: Greater Manchester / Hybrid / Remote \n Position Type: Permanent, Full-time | Client Accountant \n Industry: Accountancy Practice \n Salary: Competitive, depending on experience About the Role\n We’re representing a modern, award-winning and cloud-based accountancy practice based in Greater Manchester. The firm works closely with entrepreneurs and growing businesses, providing high-quality accounting, tax and financial insight to help clients grow profitably and efficiently. \n Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Client Accountant to join their collaborative and forward-thinking team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional who wants to develop their technical skills, take ownership of client work and progress their career within a modern practice environment. Key Responsibilities\n\n • Prepare accounts, corporation tax returns, management accounts and accountant’s references through to review stage\n, • Review director self-assessment tax returns and client-prepared VAT returns\n, • Manage complex client queries and provide clear, commercially focused solutions\n, • Identify opportunities to introduce additional services and flag potential scope creep to the Client Manager\n, • Review VAT returns prepared by Accounting Technicians and provide constructive feedback on bookkeeping errors\n, • Ensure client work is completed accurately and submitted within relevant deadlines\n, • Deliver delegated Xero and Dext training to clients and colleagues\n, • Conduct regular client reviews and provide training, guidance and proactive financial insights\n, • Build strong, long-term relationships with a diverse portfolio of entrepreneurial clients\n, • Contribute to the continued improvement of processes and client service within the practice\nIdeal Candidate Profile\n\n, • Currently studying towards an accounting qualification such as AAT, ACCA or ACA\n, • Previous experience working within an accountancy practice\n, • Experience preparing accounts, VAT returns and corporation tax work\n, • Good working knowledge of cloud accounting software\n, • Practical experience using Xero and Dext within a practice environment\n, • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate work\n, • Excellent communication and client relationship skills\n, • Commercially minded with the ability to identify opportunities to add value\n, • Willing to learn, develop and respond positively to constructive feedback\n, • Proactive, driven and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment\nBenefits & Perks\n\n, • Competitive salary\n, • Profit-share scheme\n, • Cash-back medical scheme\n, • Life cover\n, • Flexible and hybrid working opportunities\n, • Holiday buy-back scheme – up to 5 additional days per year\n, • Additional day off for your birthday\n, • Clear career development and progression pathways\n, • Supportive and forward-thinking working environment\n, • Modern cloud-based accounting systems and technology\n, • Opportunity to work closely with entrepreneurial and growing businesses\n\n

Lead Growth. Develop People. Shape the Future.This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced commercial insurance leader to join a business that's investing heavily in its future, where you'll have genuine influence over regional strategy, the autonomy to lead in your own style and the opportunity to develop some of the industry's most successful new business professionals.Working across the North and Scotland, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping commercial growth by supporting, coaching and developing Account Executives to maximise new business performance.While this isn't a personal production role, your credibility will come from having successfully built and won commercial insurance business yourself. It's that experience that will enable you to inspire confidence, challenge thinking and help others achieve exceptional results.With a highly competitive six-figure package, executive-level influence and the opportunity to create a lasting legacy by developing high-performing teams, this is a rare chance to make a genuine impact within an ambitious and high growth organisation.The RoleWorking closely with Regional Partners and senior leadership, you'll lead the new business strategy across the North and Scotland, travelling to regional offices as required.Your focus will be to: \n\n • Support and develop Account Executives to maximise new business performance.\n, • Coach teams on sales strategy, prospecting, relationship development and complex opportunities.\n, • Share practical experience and commercial insight gained through your own successful career in commercial insurance.\n, • Identify regional growth opportunities and help shape business development strategy.\n, • Build a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, accountability and sustainable growth.\n, • Work alongside executive leadership to influence the wider commercial direction of the business.\n\n About YouThis opportunity is specifically suited to experienced leaders from the commercial insurance broking sector.You'll have previously built your own successful career winning commercial insurance clients before progressing into leadership and will understand what it takes to develop profitable, long-term client relationships.You may currently be operating as a: \n\n • Business Development Managing Director\n, • Regional Managing Director\n, • Commercial Director\n, • Sales Director\n, • Regional Director\n, • Head of Sales\n, • Business Development Director\n\n You'll bring: \n\n • Extensive experience within the UK commercial insurance broking market.\n, • A proven history of personally winning significant commercial insurance clients before progressing into leadership.\n, • Experience coaching and developing Development Executives or new business teams.\n, • Strong market credibility and an established network within commercial insurance.\n, • The gravitas to influence experienced professionals through practical knowledge and lived experience.\n, • A collaborative leadership style with a genuine passion for developing people and driving regional growth.\n\n Why Join? You'll join an ambitious, people-focused business where you'll have genuine influence over the entire North & Scotlands growth and the opportunity to develop some of the industry's most talented new business professionals.This is a leadership role for someone who wants to build a legacy by developing people, shaping strategy and helping build one of the strongest commercial insurance businesses in the UK.Please note: This opportunity requires significant commercial insurance broking experience. Applications from candidates outside the commercial insurance sector will not be considered due to the specialist market knowledge and credibility required for the role. \n Visit the IDEX Consulting Ltd website for further opportunities. Please note that the information supplied may be retained for up to 10 years for use in connection with future vacancies. For full information on how we use your data, please visit the IDEX Consulting website and view our Privacy Policy. \n \n Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission \n At IDEX, we strive for an inclusion-first company culture where everyone is treated fairly and can bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise and acknowledge that diverse representation at every level of our business requires continuous and measurable effort. We are committed to driving conscious inclusion across our business and creating equitable pathways.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our growing ICT Department as a member of the InfoSec team, working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with new challenges every day, based in our Manchester Head Office. Having rationalised our infrastructure and established a modern, cloud-first security stack, it is an exciting time to join the business as we mature our detection, response, and automation capabilities across a global estate. You will work collaboratively with the business and the wider IT team - Infrastructure, Network, Development, DevOps, and Service Desk - to provide security and governance for existing and new services. \n The purpose of this role is to deliver the day-to-day security operations of the InfoSec Team and to act as a first point of escalation and support for our Junior and Graduate analysts. Reporting to the Associate Director - Cyber Security, you will work closely with other team members, IT colleagues, and the wider business to ensure a consistent approach to information and cyber security across all areas of IT. \n You will analyse security events, investigate alerts, identify issues, and recommend and implement solutions, while keeping up to date with current threats, technologies, and techniques. You will be responsible for daily security operations, ensuring risks are identified and resolved in a timely manner. In practice, this means managing tickets and requests through Halo ITSM and working daily with Palo Alto Cortex XSIAM and XSOAR, Cortex XDR, Microsoft Purview, Mimecast, Abnormal, Nessus, and Microsoft 365. \n You will participate in security investigations and incident response, responding to events involving malware, data loss, phishing, or network intrusion, and supporting our data protection and vulnerability management activity. You will work both independently and collaboratively, sharing knowledge openly and supporting your colleagues across all regions. You will follow security best practice, apply the principles of layered security, and serve as a trusted resource to the wider business on all matters of information and cyber security. \n This is a customer-facing role, so you will be a strong communicator, able to explain complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, with your input helping to shape and improve our day-to-day monitoring, detection, and response. You will be self-motivated, bringing the knowledge and experience gained in previous roles, genuinely passionate about data and cyber security, and committed to continued learning and professional development. \n \n Key Objectives and Responsibilities \n\n • Daily Operations & Incident Handling\n, • Manage day-to-day security tickets, requests, and alerts through Halo ITSM, meeting SLAs and making full use of existing automation.\n, • Monitor, triage, and investigate alerts within Palo Alto Cortex XSIAM, responding and escalating as required.\n, • Respond to security incidents involving malware, data loss, phishing, or network intrusion, following established playbooks and incident response processes.\n, • Manage email security operations across Mimecast and Abnormal, including releases, journal pulls, and reported-phishing investigations.\n, • Monitor threat feeds and threat intelligence, applying relevant findings to the environment.\n, • Maintain and tune detections, correlation rules, and Cortex XSOAR playbooks to reduce noise and improve response times.\n, • Identify opportunities for automation and continual improvement across monitoring and response workflows.\n, • Contribute to the development and upkeep of SOC processes, runbooks, and documentation.\n, • Run and interpret vulnerability scans using Nessus, tracking remediation through to closure with the relevant teams.\n, • Support endpoint security and patch compliance across the Windows and macOS estates, working with Intune, Jamf, Alectrona, and Cortex XDR.\n\n \n Data Protection & Compliance \n\n • Support and monitor the company's Data Loss Prevention controls within Microsoft Purview, and data classification through Azure Information Protection labelling.\n, • Help maintain the evidence and controls that support the company's accreditations, including ISO/IEC , and 27018, Cyber Essentials Plus, and SOC 2.\n, • Learn and apply the principles of risk and information governance within the context of cyber security.\n\n \n Experience and Technical Requirements \n\n • Two or more years' experience in a cyber security, SOC, or information security analyst role.\n, • Experience working within an ISO/IEC 27001 (or equivalent) accredited environment.\n, • Familiarity with ITIL service management processes, particularly Incident, Request, Change, and Problem management.\n, • Understanding of GDPR, data protection, and information governance.\n, • Hands-on experience with a SIEM platform (Cortex XSIAM, Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, or equivalent).\n, • Experience with, or a strong aptitude to learn, SOAR and automation tooling (Cortex XSOAR).\n, • Experience with Endpoint Detection and Response (Cortex XDR or an equivalent EDR/XDR platform).\n, • Experience with email security platforms (O365, Mimecast, Abnormal, or equivalent).\n, • Understanding of Data Loss Prevention and data classification (Microsoft Purview and Azure labelling, or equivalent).\n, • Experience with vulnerability scanning and management (Nessus or equivalent).\n, • Working knowledge of endpoint management across Windows and macOS (Intune, Jamf).\n, • Strong knowledge of cloud environments, including Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Microsoft 365.\n, • Understanding of layered security, threat hunting, and incident response.\n\n \n Qualifications \n\n • A degree in a computer-related subject, or equivalent experience in cyber security.\n, • Holding, or actively working towards, relevant industry certifications (e.g. SANS GCIH, EC-Council CEH, ISC2 SSCP, CompTIA CySA+, Blue Team Level 1, Microsoft SC-200, or equivalent), with a genuine commitment to continued professional development.\n\n \n Benefits \n\n • 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays\n, • Day off for your birthday\n, • Health Shield Cash Plan\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme\n, • Train Season Ticket Scheme\n, • Profit Share Scheme\n, • Contributory company pension scheme\n, • Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)\n\n \n \n 51903MSR \n INDMANS \n \n The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.

This global Top 100 commercial practice based in central Manchester is looking to recruit a Senior Solicitor / Partner to their employment team and help grow the practice. This role can offer:\n\n • Salaried / Fixed Share Equity Partnership\n, • Genuine Hybrid Working & Flexibility\n, • Low Targets of 4.5 Hours per day\n, • Lots of Autonomy / No Micromanagement \n The successful candidate for this position will be an experienced lawyer with upwards of 10 years of experience dealing with employment law within a well-respected L500 environment. This role would suit an existing Partner, Legal Director or a highly experienced Senior Associate with a Legal 500 background looking to take the next step in their career. This firm has a top-quality reputation dealing with commercial employment work, and they work with a broad range of clients across a diverse range of sectors, including large corporations, SMEs, financial services organisations, high-net-worth individuals and business owners. The firm has ambitious plans for the expansion and development of its commercial employment law team in Manchester over the next few years. As this is a senior appointment, you will be expected to play a key role in the development of the employment team and the Manchester office. This is an all-inclusive role, and you'll be dealing with fee-earning, management, business development and utilising your existing client network, as well as fostering the existing client base that is in place too. Salary on offer is attractive and can range up to £200,000 for the right individual, plus a comprehensive benefits package including hybrid working and an excellent partner bonus. Culture is key at this practice, with lots of inclusivity, trust across the board and no egos. Feel free to get in touch with Nick Skelly at QED Legal for a confidential chat and to discuss this role in more detail.

Your new company \n Our client is a highly regarded independent accountancy and advisory firm with an established presence across the North West. Known for delivering trusted advice to entrepreneurial businesses, owner-managed companies and high-net-worth individuals, the firm continues to experience strong growth and is investing further in its tax offering.As part of this continued expansion, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Tax Director to join the leadership team and help shape the future of a thriving tax practice.Your new roleReporting directly to the Partners, you will play a key role in leading the tax function, managing a substantial portfolio of clients and delivering strategic tax advice across a broad range of matters.This position offers a mix of technical advisory work, client relationship management, team leadership and business development, providing an excellent platform for a commercially minded tax professional seeking a senior leadership role. \n\n • Leading the delivery of complex tax advisory projects.\n, • Managing and developing a portfolio of corporate and private clients.\n, • Advising on areas such as restructuring, transactions, succession planning and shareholder matters.\n, • Building strong client relationships and acting as a trusted adviser.\n, • Identifying growth opportunities and supporting business development initiatives.\n, • Leading, mentoring and developing a high-performing tax team.\n, • Working closely with partners and other service lines to deliver integrated client solutions.\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n\n • CTA qualified, with ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualifications advantageous.\n, • Significant experience within a professional services tax environment.\n, • Strong technical expertise across corporate tax and advisory matters.\n, • Proven ability to manage and develop client relationships.\n, • Experience leading teams and developing future talent.\n, • Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to winning and growing business.\n, • Ambition to contribute strategically to the growth of a successful practice.\n\n What you'll get in return \n\n • A senior leadership opportunity within a growing and ambitious firm.\n, • Access to a high-quality and diverse client portfolio.\n, • Significant influence over the direction and growth of the tax service line.\n, • A collaborative and supportive culture.\n, • Flexible working arrangements.\n, • Competitive remuneration package and benefits.\n, • Clear pathway towards Partnership for the right individual.\n\n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this Tax Director role in Manchester, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Justin Hopkins on to discuss it in more detail..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 companyThis is an exciting opportunity to join a growing specialist employment boutique in Manchester. The firm has built a strong reputation for providing commercially focused employment law advice to employers and senior individuals and is recognised for its collaborative culture, entrepreneurial approach and commitment to client service.Your new roleThis rare opportunity would suit an experienced Employment Partner, Legal Director or Senior Associate looking to play a key role in the growth of a specialist practice. You will advise on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters whilst helping to develop client relationships, support business growth and contribute to the firm's long-term strategy.What you'll need to succeedYou will be an experienced employment lawyer operating at Partner, Legal Director or Senior Associate level with strong technical expertise across both contentious and advisory employment matters. Experience of business development, client relationship management and generating new work will be highly advantageous. You should be commercially minded, collaborative in your approach and motivated by the opportunity to play a leading role within a growing boutique practice.What you'll get in returnThis is a genuine opportunity to shape and influence a successful employment boutique during an exciting period of growth. In return, you will receive a competitive remuneration package, high levels of autonomy and flexibility, strategic input into the future direction of the business and the opportunity to participate in its long-term success.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

Are you an experienced software engineering leader looking to apply your technical expertise on a broader scale? \n We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation investing in the future of its technology capability. They're looking for a technically credible leader who can combine hands-on software knowledge with strategic thinking to shape how digital technology, automation and AI are used across the business. \n This isn't a role for someone who's moved completely away from technology. You'll need to be comfortable understanding software architecture, reviewing AI-generated code, challenging technical approaches and helping establish robust engineering standards, while also working closely with senior stakeholders to shape the organisation's digital direction. \n Working alongside the IT Director, you'll play a key role in modernising systems, improving software processes and identifying opportunities where technology can deliver genuine business value. What you'll be doing\n\n • Designing and overseeing technical solutions that are secure, scalable and maintainable.\n, • Reviewing AI-assisted development and ensuring code quality and engineering best practice.\n, • Improving software development processes, governance and technical standards.\n, • Identifying opportunities to automate and streamline business processes.\n, • Working across multiple systems to improve integration, efficiency and the flow of information.\n, • Acting as the bridge between technical teams and senior business stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into practical outcomes.\nAbout you\n You'll have a strong background in software engineering and have progressed into a technical leadership role, while remaining close enough to technology to make informed technical decisions. \n You'll bring experience in several of the following: \n\n • Commercial software development.\n, • Reviewing and understanding code, including AI-assisted development.\n, • Software architecture, APIs and systems integration.\n, • Modern development practices and cloud technologies.\n, • Driving improvements to engineering processes and technical standards.\n, • Introducing automation and practical AI solutions.\n, • Influencing senior stakeholders and helping shape technology strategy.\n\n Above all, we're looking for someone who's equally comfortable discussing software design with developers as they are challenging and influencing senior leaders on the future direction of technology. \n Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. \n Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. \n By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website. \n

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - WATER DESIGNLocation: Manchester / TamworthSalary: £70,000 - £85,000 \n A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Associate Director - Water Design to take a strategic leadership role delivering water non-infrastructure projects within the UK water sector. This Associate Director - Water Design position offers significant influence across technical delivery, team leadership and client engagement within a growing engineering consultancy. \n The business is seeking an Associate Director - Water Design to oversee the delivery of water non-infrastructure projects for a major UK water utility framework. In this role, you will provide senior technical oversight while supporting the growth and development of multidisciplinary engineering teams across civil, mechanical, electrical and process disciplines. \n The client's offices are based in Tamworth and require attendance one to two days per week. With strong transport connections, this role is well suited to candidates based in Manchester who are open to travelling for a senior leadership position. \n Key Responsibilities \n • Provide senior leadership across water non-infrastructure design projects Oversee multidisciplinary engineering teams delivering civil, mechanical and electrical design solutions Act as a senior technical authority across project portfolios Maintain strong client relationships and represent the organisation at technical and programme reviews Support business development, proposals and framework delivery * Guide and mentor senior engineers and design leads \n About You \n • Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline Chartered Engineer with a recognised professional institution Significant experience within the UK water sector Proven leadership experience across multidisciplinary design teams Strong understanding of UK water industry standards and regulatory frameworks * Excellent communication, leadership and commercial awareness \n Why Apply \n This Associate Director - Water Design role offers a salary of £70,000 - £85,000 and the opportunity to influence the delivery of major water sector programmes while shaping the growth of a consultancy business. \n Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available. \n Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.

Job TitleProject Monitoring SurveyorLevelAssociate Director (Senior surveyors ready to step up will be considered. Director-level appointments may also be possible, with scope and reward aligned to experience.)LocationManchester (flexible, hybrid working)The OpportunityA specialist project monitoring consultancy with a strong presence across the North of England is continuing to expand its team from its Manchester base. From its Manchester base, the team works closely with development lenders on some of the region's most significant schemes across the North West and Yorkshire.The consultancy is appointed on large-scale, lender-funded developments where judgement, clarity of advice and credibility with funders are paramount. Instructions are typically long-term, often spanning multiple phases or forming part of wider regeneration and strategic development programmes. This creates a stable pipeline of work and sustained involvement on genuinely landmark projects.This opportunity suits an experienced Project Monitoring Surveyor who wants greater exposure to major lender-backed developments and a more influential role in risk advisory and funding decisions. It will appeal both to those already operating at this level and to strong senior surveyors looking to step up into a broader, higher-profile remit.The RoleYou will act as Project Monitor on lender-funded developments from early due diligence through to completion, providing clear, commercially grounded advice to lenders and wider project teams.The role is advisory at its core. You'll be expected to interrogate proposals, assess and communicate risk, and provide lenders with the confidence to progress funding decisions on complex schemes. You'll work alongside a highly experienced senior team, giving you the platform to operate autonomously while continuing to broaden your exposure.Key ResponsibilitiesActing as Project Monitor on major lender-funded developmentsProducing high-quality monitoring reports that directly inform credit and risk decisionsAdvising lenders on development risk, cost certainty, programme, procurement and delivery strategyLiaising closely with lenders, developers, funders and professional teamsReviewing compliance with funding conditions and professional appointmentsProviding informed commentary on construction risk, EPC considerations and Building Safety Act requirementsManaging multiple live projects concurrently across the North West and YorkshireExercising professional judgement rather than relying on a process-driven or checklist-led approachCandidate ProfileProven experience as a Project Monitoring Surveyor within development financeBackground from a recognised project monitoring, building or multidisciplinary consultancyCandidates whose experience has been focused on smaller or less complex schemes will be considered where technical strength and ambition to progress are clearStrong report writing capability with experience advising lender clientsCommercially minded, with the confidence to challenge, advise and influence senior stakeholdersCandidates operating at, or ready to step into, an Associate Director-level role are encouraged to applyDirector-level candidates may also be considered where experience supports a wider regional or strategic remitMRICS preferredWhy This RoleInvolvement in some of the North's most prominent and high-value developmentsDirect input into lender confidence and funding decisions on landmark schemesOpportunity to broaden experience rapidly and operate at a more senior, influential levelScope to shape and influence how project monitoring services are delivered as the regional workload growsSenior, experienced peer group with no requirement to manage junior teamsLong-term visibility of work through a strong, established pipeline of instructionsPackageBase salary aligned to Associate Director level, typically around £85,000 (flexible depending on experience and seniority)Bonus of 25%Total annual remuneration comfortably exceeding £100,000Private healthcareProfessional fees paidFully flexible working arrangementsManchester office base with no mandated attendance requirementWays of WorkingThe role is predominantly home- and site-based, with office access available as needed. The business operates on trust, accountability and professional autonomy rather than fixed attendance or presenteeism.Click Apply or get in touch for a confidential conversation with Andrew Pearson at EC Property Recruitment. My contact number is 07940 597 931 and you can find all my details on LinkedIn.TPBN1_UKTJ

Your new company Your new company are a £25 million turnover manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and operational excellence. Due to international growth they're now looking to strengthen their finance function with an experienced yet progressive Financial Controller.Your new role In your new role as Financial Controller, you will play a pivotal role in the financial leadership for the business. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and internal controls. Working closely with operational teams across the business, you will provide commercial insight and strategic support to drive performance, efficiency, and sustainable growth. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to join a well established manufacturing organisation and make a significant impact in a dynamic, fast paced environment. \n What you'll need to succeed You will be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, with proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance position, ideally within a manufacturing or engineering environment. You will possess strong technical accounting expertise, alongside experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and the development of robust financial controls. The ideal candidate will be commercially minded, capable of partnering effectively with operational stakeholders to drive business performance, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Strong systems and Excel skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive, hands on approach to problem solving are essential, while experience of ERP systems, stock accounting, and manufacturing costings would be highly advantageous. \n What you'll get in return In return you will join a successful and growing manufacturing business in a key leadership position, with the opportunity to influence business performance and contribute to strategic decision making. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, gaining broad exposure across the organisation while leading a capable finance function. Alongside a salary circa £75,000, the business offers a comprehensive benefits package, career development opportunities, and the chance to make a tangible impact within a dynamic and ambitious environment. \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