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Your new companyHays are pleased to be partnering with a local Wolverhampton-based manufacturing business who are looking for some interim support within their finance team. Your new roleWorking in partnership with the Financial Controller, this role provides technical accounting expertise across statutory reporting, audit, taxation, treasury and internal controls. It serves as a key liaison for external auditors and collaborates closely with Finance colleagues to enhance reporting accuracy, strengthen financial controls, and drive continuous improvement as the business grows.Duties include: \n\n • Assist in the production of monthly management accounts and statutory reporting for Group entities, ensuring all submissions are completed accurately, on time, and in accordance with Group reporting standards.\n, • Act as the key contact for external auditors, managing information requests and coordinating deliverables to support the successful completion of interim and year-end audits.\n, • Enhance the finance control framework through the identification of risks and process inefficiencies, implementing improvements to strengthen governance, controls, and financial systems.\n, • Experience of transfer pricing\n, • Maintain fixed asset registers and lease accounting records, ensuring compliance with Group policies and relevant accounting regulations.\n, • Coordinate the reporting of R&D expenditure and manage the annual R&D tax relief claim process, liaising with both internal stakeholders and external advisors.\n, • Monitor foreign exchange hedging activities and administer intercompany dividend calculations, ensuring accurate accounting treatment and supporting documentation.\n, • Provide support for tax compliance activities, including the implementation and ongoing review of transfer pricing arrangements to ensure they remain appropriate and effective.\n, • Work collaboratively with Finance and operational teams, delivering technical accounting guidance and contributing to the continuous enhancement of financial reporting and business processes.\n\n What you'll need to succeedYou will have suitable experience with the above duties, preferably within a manufacturing or similar industry. The business are currently using Microsoft 365, experience with this system would be desirable but not essential. We are happy to consider qualified ACCA/CIMA candidates as well as QBE. What you'll get in return \n\n • Hybrid working\n, • Parking on-site\n\n What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

On an exclusive basis, greenwellgleeson are recruiting for a growing business based in Wolverhampton looking for a talented management accountant to join their team. \n Duties of the role will include: \n\n • \n Prepare accurate monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations ensuring compliance with Group reporting deadlines and requirements. Maintain a sound understanding of statutory reporting obligations and HMRC compliance. \n • \n Analyse monthly financial performance against budget and key performance indicators, identifying variances, trends, risks, and opportunities to support informed business decision-making and operational improvements. \n • \n Prepare and submit manufacturer data accurately and within the required timescales. \n • \n Support stock control by attending and auditing periodic parts stock takes, ensuring inventories are fully counted and reconciled at designated month ends. \n • \n Lead the budgeting and forecasting process for your allocated sites, including annual budgets, monthly forecasts, management reporting, long-term financial planning, and cash flow forecasting. \n • \n Build strong working relationships with operational teams, acting as a trusted finance business partner to improve financial understanding across the business. Work closely with the Divisional Financial Controller and Director, ensuring they are kept informed of key financial matters and business performance. \n • \n Ensure compliance with financial policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements, proactively identifying and addressing any areas of financial risk or control weakness. \n • \n Assist with year-end statutory reporting and external audits, while maintaining robust balance sheet reconciliations and effective working capital management. \n\n Key Requirements \n\n • \n Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA). \n • \n Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems. \n • \n Demonstrable experience in financial control, ideally within a multi-site environment. \n • \n Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and work independently. \n • \n Excellent analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. \n • \n Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build effective relationships across the business \nGreenwell Gleeson Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.To find out more about how and why Greenwell Gleeson Ltd process your personal data in line with the data protection regime please go to the privacy notice on our website

Financial Reporting Manager \n The Opportunity \n This is not a replacement hire. It's a newly created position that reflects the continued growth and evolution of a well-established, complex organisation. \n As the finance function continues to expand its capability and strengthen its controls environment, there is a need for an ambitious, technically strong finance professional to join the team as Financial Reporting Manager \n Working closely with an experienced Financial Controller, this role offers significant exposure across financial reporting, audit, controls, technical accounting and stakeholder engagement. More importantly, it provides a genuine platform for progression, offering the breadth of experience and responsibility needed to develop into a future Financial Controller position. \n For someone looking to accelerate their career within a supportive but high-performing environment, this is an opportunity to build the skills, credibility and commercial understanding required for the next step in their leadership journey. \n \n The Role \n As the Financial Reporting Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting across the business. \n Acting as the operational lead across month-end close, balance sheet governance, audit delivery and financial controls, you will work closely with the Financial Controller to maintain a robust reporting framework while driving continuous improvement across processes and controls. \n The role offers broad exposure across both technical and operational finance, providing an excellent opportunity to deepen your expertise while gaining valuable leadership experience. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead the day-to-day month-end close process, ensuring reporting deadlines are achieved\n, • Review journals, accruals and key accounting calculations prepared by the wider finance team\n, • Prepare monthly reporting packs and provide insightful variance analysis\n, • Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring quality, accuracy and appropriate supporting documentation\n, • Monitor aged balance sheet items and areas of financial risk, escalating where appropriate\n, • Coordinate internal and external audit activity, managing requests, evidence and audit actions\n, • Perform first-line financial control reviews and support enhancements to the controls framework\n, • Research and assess the impact of new accounting standards and technical developments\n, • Support year-end close activities and statutory reporting requirements\n, • Prepare technical accounting papers, audit schedules and financial disclosures\n, • Contribute to process improvement initiatives across reporting, governance and capital expenditure accounting\n, • Partner with stakeholders across finance and the wider business to support informed decision-making\n\n \n About You \n You will be a technically capable accountant who enjoys operating within a controlled and regulated environment. Equally comfortable working in the detail and seeing the bigger picture, you'll be looking for a role that offers both challenge and clear development opportunities. \n \n Requirements \n\n • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified\n, • Minimum three years' post-qualified experience within a financial reporting, financial control or technical accounting environment\n, • Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of financial controls\n, • Proven experience managing month-end close processes and balance sheet governance\n, • Experience supporting both internal and external audits\n, • Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail\n, • Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to challenging deadlines\n, • Confident communicator with the ability to build effective relationships across a range of stakeholders\n\n \n Why Apply? \n This role offers far more than day-to-day financial control responsibilities. It provides the opportunity to work alongside an experienced finance leadership team, gain exposure to complex technical and reporting matters, and develop the breadth of experience required to step into a Financial Controller role in the future. \n For ambitious finance professionals looking to take a significant step forward in their career, this represents a genuine pathway towards finance leadership.

I'm partnered with a PE backed business to add a Senior Financial Accountant into their team, following continued investment and growth. This is a genuine number two role to the Finance Director, ideal for someone who wants real ownership rather than being one of many in a large finance function. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will be the hands on engine room of the finance function, owning month end close, management accounts and the balance sheet. You will also play a key role in supporting strategic planning, driving cash flow performance and business partnering with senior stakeholders across the business. Key responsibilities\n\n • Own the monthly close and all journal postings including accruals, prepayments, depreciation and stock\n, • Prepare monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet and cash flow) with full supporting schedules for board reporting\n, • Maintain the fixed asset register and complete all balance sheet reconciliations\n, • Develop and improve management information packs and KPI dashboards\n, • Support cash flow forecasting and working capital management\n, • Work closely with procurement and operations to monitor production costs and stock variances\n, • Manage VAT returns, statutory year end files and act as day to day contact for external accountants and auditors\n, • Act as technical escalation point for the AR and AP team, maintaining overall ledger integrity\n What we are looking for\n\n, • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)\n, • Strong understanding of VAT & corporation tax \n, • Commercially minded with the confidence to challenge and influence at senior and board level\n, • A proactive, hands on approach and a continuous improvement mindset\n This is a rare opportunity to shape a finance function from a formative point, with genuine autonomy and visibility at board level, within a business backed for growth.

Graduate Project Engineer (Mechanical) \n £32,000 - £36,000 + Training + Progression + Company Benefits \n Walsall \n Are you a Graduate Mechanical Engineer looking to kickstart your career in a project-based role where you will be given full specialist training on industry equipment with clear routes of progression to a fully-fledged Project Engineer? \n In this role, you will oversee a range of varied manufacturing projects from concept through to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with regulatory requirements, while coordinating with both internal and external stakeholders. \n Founded nearly 60 years ago, this fore-running company prides itself on providing high-quality fume extraction services within the pharmaceutical, food, and chemical industries whilst maintaining a friendly environment where you will be more than just a number. \n This role would suit a Graduate Mechanical Engineer looking for a project-based role, looking to join a continuously growing company where they can apply their technical knowledge, develop their skills with a wide range of training available, and build a long-term career. \n The Role: \n\n • Support manufacturing projects from concept to completion\n, • Ensuring projects are within budget, on time, and high quality\n, • Liaising with internal teams and external customers\n, • Occasional site visits\n, • 40 hours a week, 9 - 5, Monday - Friday\n\n The Person \n\n • Graduate Mechanical Engineer\n, • Looking for a project-based role\n\n Reference number: BBBH26550 \n Project, Process, Mechanical, Graduate, Manufacturing, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Engineering, Engineer, Walsall, Chemical, Water, Waste, Birmingham, West Midlands, CAD, DFM, PLM, Industrial, Plastic \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. \n We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. \n Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website. \n \n \n

Machine Minders sought to join an award-winning, £multimillion turnover food manufacturing company based in Bilston. They are a privately owned company who supply numerous sectors including foodservice, retail, wholesale and catering, both in the UK and abroad. These are permanent, full-time positions with morning shifts and evening shifts available.There are 3 x Machine Minder roles available on each shift from Level 1 to Level 3, with the hourly rate reflecting the level of the role (see below).Mornings: 5.15am/5.20am-2.45pm/2.50pm Monday to FridayEvenings: 2pm-10.30pm Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm SaturdayThe Role:As a Machine Minder you will undertake machine interventions and first line trouble shooting to ensure the machinery runs to its optimum. Your duties will include:\n\n • Ensure that the production line is operating smoothly and correctly, and any issues are reported\n, • Perform start-up and close down check procedures\n, • Complete routine maintenance of specific line equipment\n, • Analyse, interpret and report live data for performance evaluation\n, • Deliver the department daily plan\n, • Maintain, monitor and achieve operational targets\n, • Monitor and improve product quality\n, • Complete line quality checks (CLS)\n, • Perform production process checks in the department\n, • Continuously identify and implement workplace improvements\n, • Maintain and promote measures that support waste minimisation and sustainability in operations\n, • Support internal and external audits\n, • Support GMP in the department\n, • To ensure that photographic standards are adhered to and that customer specifications are followed.\n, • To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required for the effective operation of production.\n, • To work as part of a team and effectively communicate with all colleagues, Supervisors and Management staff\n, • Keep training records up to date.\nYour Experience:\n\n, • Experience as a Machine Minder or similar machine maintenance role within a manufacturing, industrial or similar environment\n, • Experience in performing start-up and close-down checks\n, • Routine maintenance experience\n, • Background in engineering\n, • Vocational engineering qualification e.g. NVQ, BTEC, HNC etc would be highly beneficial\n, • Happy to work either morning shifts, or afternoon shifts including Saturday days\n, • Strong communicator with ability to work effectively with colleagues\nBenefits:\n\n, • £13.01 (Level 1) - £13.99 (Level 3) per hour base rate\n, • £13.72 (Level 1 - £14.74 (Level 3) per hour evening rate (6pm onwards)\n, • £15.10 (Level 1) - £16.24 (Level 3) per hour Saturday rate\n, • £16.26 (Level 1) - £17.49 (Level 3) per hour overtime rate\n, • AM shift - Monday to Friday 5.15am/5.20am to 2.45pm/2.50pm\n, • PM Shift - Tuesday to Friday 2pm to 10.30pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm\n, • 28 days holiday\n, • Full training provided\n, • Safe working environment\n, • Employee progression available\n, • Company pension\n, • Discounted or free food\nMachine Minders - AM and PM shiftsBilston, West Midlands£13.01 - £16.24 (Saturday) per hour + overtime + benefits

Mechanical Project Engineer / Manager - South Staffordshire - Up to £60k plus Car allowance. T/O c£10m \n Working predominantly across commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, leisure and hospitality sectors, you will manage projects from £5k to £5m. Typical projects could include CAT A, CAT B and refurbishment works; Boiler or plant room upgrades, Chiller and pump replacements, installation of new external gas, water, and fire hydrant services, as well as internal upgrades to offices with state-of-the-art heating, heat recovery ventilation, air conditioning. \n You will lead and manage mechanical engineering projects, ensuring all phases are executed efficiently and effectively. \n Coordinate with clients, contractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure seamless communication and project progression. \n Monitor project progress against milestones and deadlines, adjusting plans as necessary to meet targets. \n Manage project documentation, reports, and compliance with health and safety regulations. \n \n For more information please apply online or call James Sampson on \n \n \n \n --- Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.

Electrical Project Engineer / Manager - South Staffordshire - Up to £60k plus Car allowance. T/O c£10m \n Working predominantly across commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, leisure and hospitality sectors, you will manage projects from £5k to £5m. Typical projects could include CAT A, CAT B and refurbishment works; Boiler or plant room upgrades, lighting, Fire alarm systems, EV charging infrastructure, chiller and pump replacements, installation of new external gas, water, and fire hydrant services, as well as internal upgrades to offices with state-of-the-art heating, heat recovery ventilation, air conditioning. \n You will lead and manage mechanical engineering projects, ensuring all phases are executed efficiently and effectively. \n Coordinate with clients, contractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure seamless communication and project progression. \n Monitor project progress against milestones and deadlines, adjusting plans as necessary to meet targets. \n Manage project documentation, reports, and compliance with health and safety regulations. \n \n For more information please apply online or call James Sampson on \n \n \n --- Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.

Senior Accountant \n Location: LeicesterSalary: Competitive + BenefitsJob Type: Full-time, Permanent \n About the Opportunity \n Are you an experienced practice professional looking to take the next step in your career with a modern and ambitious accountancy firm? \n Our client is a well-established chartered accountancy and business advisory practice that supports businesses across the UK with a comprehensive range of services including accounts, audit, tax, cloud accounting and business advisory. Built on a reputation for trusted advice, technical expertise and long-term client relationships, the firm works closely with SMEs, owner-managed businesses and high-growth organisations to help them achieve their financial goals. The business is known for its proactive approach, sector knowledge and commitment to delivering practical, commercially focused solutions. \n Due to continued growth, they are seeking a talented Senior Accountant to join their Leicester team. \n The Role \n As a Senior Accountant, you will play a key role in managing a varied portfolio of clients while supporting junior team members and maintaining high standards of service delivery. \n Responsibilities will include: \n\n • Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for a range of SME and owner-managed business clients\n, • Producing management accounts and financial reports\n, • Preparing and reviewing corporation tax returns\n, • Managing client relationships and acting as a trusted point of contact\n, • Providing proactive accounting and business advice to clients\n, • Supporting junior team members through mentoring and technical guidance\n, • Assisting with workflow management and ensuring deadlines are met\n, • Liaising with HMRC and other external stakeholders where required\n, • Supporting partners and managers on ad-hoc projects and advisory assignments\n\n About You \n To be successful in this role, you will ideally have: \n\n • ACA or ACCA qualification (or be Qualified by Experience with strong practice exposure)\n, • Previous experience working within an accountancy practice environment\n, • Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation and taxation\n, • Experience managing your own client portfolio\n, • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills\n, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines\n, • Experience using cloud-based accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage\n, • A proactive and commercially minded approach\n\n What's on Offer? \n\n • Competitive salary and benefits package\n, • Clear career progression opportunities\n, • Exposure to a diverse and interesting client base\n, • Ongoing professional development and training\n, • Supportive and collaborative working environment\n, • Opportunity to work with a forward-thinking and growing practice\n, • Modern systems and technology-driven processes\n\n Apply Now \n If you're an experienced Accountant looking to join a respected and growing firm where you can make a genuine impact and continue developing your career, we'd love to hear from you. \n Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.

Financial Controller: Dudley College of Technology \n Reed Finance are proud to be the exclusive recruitment partner for Dudley College of Technology \n Are you a qualified finance professional looking for an opportunity to make a genuine impact within a values-led organisation? \n Dudley College of Technology is one of the UK's leading further education institutions, recognised for delivering outstanding technical and professional learning that raises aspirations, develops skills and changes lives. Reed Finance is delighted to be supporting the College in the appointment of an exceptional Financial Controller to join its senior finance leadership team. \n This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in shaping the College's financial future, supporting strategic decision-making and ensuring long-term financial sustainability across the College and its associated organisations. \n The Opportunity \n Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Financial Controller will lead the College's financial accounting function and provide oversight of statutory reporting, treasury management, taxation, financial controls and management accounting activities. \n Key responsibilities include: \n\n • Leading the preparation of annual statutory financial statements\n, • Producing timely and accurate management accounts and financial reports.\n, • Managing cash flow forecasting and treasury activities.\n, • Overseeing VAT, taxation compliance and HMRC liaison.\n, • Supporting annual budget setting, forecasting and long-term financial planning.\n, • Acting as a key contact for internal, external and funding body auditors.\n, • Driving robust financial controls, governance and continuous improvement initiatives.\n, • Leading and developing the operational finance team.\n, • Building strong relationships across the College and supporting managers through effective business partnering.\n\n About You \n We are seeking a commercially minded finance leader who combines strong technical accounting expertise with the ability to influence and collaborate across a complex organisation. \n You will bring: \n\n • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified status, or be a finalist accountant.\n, • Proven experience of producing statutory accounts, financial statements and month-end/year-end reporting.\n, • Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial planning experience.\n, • Experience managing detailed cash flow and treasury activities.\n, • Knowledge of taxation, VAT and regulatory compliance.\n, • Excellent communication, analytical and stakeholder management skills.\n, • A proactive and continuous improvement mindset.\n, • Experience within education, public sector or regulated environments would be advantageous but is not essential.\n\n Why Join Dudley College? \n This is an opportunity to join an ambitious and highly regarded institution where finance plays a central role in enabling outstanding outcomes for learners and the wider community. \n You will enjoy: \n\n • A senior leadership role with significant influence across the organisation.\n, • The opportunity to contribute to strategic decision-making.\n, • A collaborative and supportive leadership team.\n, • The chance to lead transformational finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives.\n, • A rewarding role within an organisation committed to changing lives through education.\n, • 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays\n, • Generous pension scheme\n\n Apply Now \n If you are an experienced finance professional ready to take the next step in your career, please apply

Commercial Property Solicitor – Walsall, Excellent variety of work £40,000–£80,000The Firm If you are an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor looking for more than simply another caseload, this could be an opportunity to join a well-established West Midlands practice where you can combine high-quality commercial property work with genuine client ownership, relationship-building and the opportunity to influence the continued growth of an established team. With a history spanning over a century the firm has built a strong regional reputation while continuing to operate as a modern, commercially focused practice. Its client base includes developers, investors, business owners, landlords and landowners, providing the opportunity to work closely with businesses and individuals across a diverse range of property matters. The firm offers the scale and breadth of a substantial regional practice, whilst retaining a personal approach to client relationships. There is also the opportunity to work alongside colleagues across other commercial disciplines, giving you exposure to the wider issues affecting your clients and their businesses.The Role\n\n • Join an established Commercial Property team and play an active role in its continued development and success.\n, • Manage a varied caseload acting for landlords, developers, business owners, investors and landowners.\n, • Advise on commercial property acquisitions and disposals, including investment and development matters.\n, • Handle a broad range of commercial leases, licences and associated property arrangements.\n, • Advise on property finance and secured lending matters.\n, • Work on more sophisticated property arrangements including options, pre-emption agreements and overage agreements.\n, • Build and strengthen relationships with existing clients while identifying opportunities to develop new business.\n, • Work collaboratively with other departments, including Corporate & Commercial, where property matters form part of wider business transactions.\n, • Have the opportunity to contribute to the growth and direction of the commercial property offering rather than simply processing transactions.\n, • Choose to be based from the Walsall, Cannock or Sutton Coldfield office, supported by an agile approach to working.\nCould you see yourself taking ownership of your own client relationships while also helping to shape the future direction of a successful commercial property team? If so, this could be a particularly interesting next step.You\n\n, • An experienced Commercial Property Solicitor with at least 6 years' post-qualification experience.\n, • Confident handling a broad range of commercial property transactions with limited supervision.\n, • Commercially minded, with the ability to understand the client's wider objectives rather than focusing solely on the legal technicalities.\n, • Comfortable advising landlords, developers, investors, business owners and landowners.\n, • Able to build trusted, long-term relationships with clients and professional contacts.\n, • Someone who enjoys business development and has the ambition to develop existing relationships while creating new opportunities.\n, • A confident communicator who can work effectively with colleagues, clients and external stakeholders.\n, • Someone with the leadership qualities and ambition to help develop a successful team.\n, • Keen to take on responsibility and play a visible role within an established regional practice.\n, • Pragmatic and solutions-focused, with an appreciation that successful commercial property work is ultimately about helping clients achieve their objectives.\nBenefits\n\n, • Salary of £40,000–£70,000, depending on experience.\n, • 8% employer-only pension contribution.\n, • Private healthcare insurance.\n, • 34 days' annual leave, including Bank Holidays and the day following Boxing Day.\n, • Fee Earner Bonus Scheme.\n, • Firm-wide Bonus Scheme.\n, • Client Introduction Bonus Scheme.\n, • Birthday day off.\n, • Agile working.\n, • Career development, mentoring, training and opportunities to take on greater responsibility.\n, • The opportunity to develop meaningful client relationships within a well-established regional practice.\n, • A varied commercial property workload spanning investment, development, leasing, acquisitions, disposals and more specialist property arrangements.\nWhat would make your next move genuinely worthwhile: a bigger caseload, or the opportunity to have a bigger influence? If you are looking for a role where your property expertise, commercial judgement and relationships can genuinely make a difference, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. Interested in finding out where this role could take you? Contact Toby Ryan at QED Legal today for a confidential conversation and take the first step towards making your next career move a more rewarding one.

LEGAL ADMINISTRATOR/PARALEGAL; Wolverhampton; 6-month contract; £18-20ph depending on experience; 37 Hrs per week; Inside IR35. We currently have an opportunity for a legal administrator to work with an aerospace sector client based in Wolverhampton. The post holder will provide support in review of contracts, annotation of changes and providing a concise summary of counter requests, risk etc. Key Responsibilities Provide legal and contract support on contracts and legal documents including providing support on the contract lifecycle, including intake, review, execution, and post-execution tracking. Assist in reviewing, redlining, and formatting contracts, subcontracts, service agreements, and project correspondence. Support contract governance processes, including contract intake, approval workflows, execution, and documentation in accordance with internal policies. Assist in identifying key contractual terms, deviations, and risk areas, escalating issues to senior legal team members as appropriate. Maintain and organize contract records, templates, and legal documentation to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and compliance. Support the administration of contracts including tracking contract status, key dates, and obligations. Coordinate with internal stakeholders (e.g., project management, procurement, engineering, finance) to facilitate contract requests and ensure alignment with legal and business requirements. Liaise closely with business unit teams as needed on contract-related matters, including standard terms, process guidance, and documentation support. Monitor deadlines, key milestones, and contractual obligations to support timely execution and compliance. Assist in preparing correspondence and supporting materials for internal and external stakeholders, including vendors and project teams. Knowledge, Attributes and Skills : Minimum of 3 years of experience in a legal support role, preferably in an international law firm setting or aerospace environment. Familiarity with long form contracts (e.g., MTA, MSA) and supplier-facing agreements. Bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally with a training contract already in place Solid understanding of general legal concepts, including contract law, legal risks and mitigations, legal terminology, ethics, and confidentiality. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple contracts and priorities simultaneously. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with cross-functional teams. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), with strong digital literacy and experience working with business and collaboration tools. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Demonstrated ability to follow established processes while supporting continuous improvement in contract management workflows. Morson is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy

Join LGPS Central at an important moment, where strong organisation, trusted support and clear coordination help the business move forward with confidence. \n \n This role is based in Wolverhampton and will provide high-level, confidential and proactive support to the relevant Chief Officer or Chief Officers. The role will help ensure priorities are well coordinated, decisions are supported, actions are followed through and colleagues, stakeholders and visitors experience a professional, organised and welcoming environment. \n \n The postholder will work closely with Chief Officers, Heads of Function, the Chief of Staff, Governance and colleagues across the business. This is a varied role that goes beyond diary management. It is about helping senior leaders stay focused, helping functional priorities move smoothly, improving information flow and making sure the practical day-to-day experience works well for everyone. \n \n This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys being close to the centre of the business, likes making things work better, and takes pride in creating calm, structure and momentum in a busy environment. \n \n What you’ll be doing: \n \n Chief Officer Support \n\n • Provide proactive, confidential and high-quality support to the relevant Chief Officer or Chief Officers.\n, • Act as a professional first point of contact, managing communications with discretion and judgement.\n, • Manage complex diaries, briefing materials, travel and accommodation, ensuring senior leaders are well prepared and supported.\n, • Use sound judgement and initiative to take ownership of tasks, resolve issues and escalate where needed.\n\n \n Business Manager Communications and Organisational Support \n\n • Work closely with the Chief of Staff to stay aligned with executive priorities, key messages and leadership direction.\n, • Help cascade strategic priorities into functional areas in a clear and practical way.\n, • Support communication flow between Chief Officers, Heads of Function and wider teams.\n, • Support organisational and cross-functional programmes where appropriate.\n\n \n Functional Coordination and Priorities \n\n • Support the wider function by helping coordinate priorities, track key actions and follow up commitments.\n, • Work with Heads of Function to improve visibility of deadlines, dependencies and key priorities.\n, • Help ensure information, decisions and actions are shared clearly and at the right time.\n, • Work in an agile way, adapting quickly to changing priorities and supporting fast-paced decision-making.\n\n \n Meetings, Governance and Information Management \n\n • Support meeting management by coordinating agendas, papers, logistics, actions and follow-up where required.\n, • Work closely with the Governance function to ensure there is a clear split of responsibilities for formal governance meetings.\n, • Support Chief Officers with meeting preparation, coordination of inputs and follow-up on actions assigned to them.\n, • Use AI and digital tools appropriately to support meeting preparation, information summarisation and action tracking.\n, • Maintain secure and intuitive digital filing and information management systems.\n\n \n Workplace Coordination \n\n • Support day-to-day workplace coordination, including shared spaces, office essentials and visitor areas.\n, • Liaise with suppliers, facilities contacts and internal teams to resolve practical workplace issues.\n, • Provide cover and support across the Business Manager group where required.\n, • Carry out other duties within the scope and spirit of the role, aligned to evolving business needs.\n\n \n About us \n LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for fourteen local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £100bn+ of their assets. It is one of six Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK. \n LGPS Central’s Partner Funds are: \n\n • Cheshire Pension Fund\n, • Derbyshire Pension Fund\n, • Leicestershire Pension Fund\n, • Nottinghamshire Pension Fund\n, • Shropshire Pension Fund\n, • Staffordshire Pension Fund\n, • West Midlands Pension Fund\n, • Worcestershire Pension Fund\n, • Gloucestershire Pension Fund\n, • Hampshire Pension Fund\n, • Suffolk County Council\n, • Wiltshire Pension Fund\n, • Norfolk Pension Fund\n, • Oxfordshire Pension Fund\n\n \n The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class. \n \n LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links. \n \n Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds \n \n Requirements \n\n • Experience providing high-level executive or senior leadership support in a complex and fast-paced environment.\n, • Confidence working with senior leaders, boards and external stakeholders.\n, • Strong judgement, discretion and ability to handle confidential information appropriately.\n, • Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands.\n, • Ability to support senior leaders beyond diary management, including priority coordination, action tracking and information flow.\n, • Strong written and verbal communication skills.\n, • Ability to summarise information clearly and produce accurate meeting outputs.\n, • Strong digital capability, including Microsoft 365, Teams, Outlook, SharePoint and collaboration tools.\n, • Experience using AI and digital tools to improve productivity, including meeting capture, action tracking and information summarisation.\n, • Good understanding of when formal governance outputs should sit with the Governance function.\n, • High attention to detail, with the ability to focus on what matters most.\n, • Proactive, practical and able to take ownership without close supervision.\n, • Comfortable working under pressure and to tight deadlines.\n, • Flexible and adaptable, able to move between executive support, functional coordination and workplace coordination.\n, • Awareness of information governance, confidentiality and data protection best practice.\n\n \n Qualifications: \n\n • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.\n, • Business Administration qualification or equivalent experience in an executive support role.\n\n \n What do we offer? \n We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy: \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme\n, • 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays\n, • 2 days paid volunteering days\n, • An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays\n, • Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities\n, • Welfare and Family-friendly policies\n, • Enhanced pay for new parents\n, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - 24-7 Health & Wellbeing Support\n, • Vitality Private Medical Insurance\n, • Hybrid Working\n, • Company Service Awards\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme\n, • Company Electric Vehicle Scheme\n, • Nominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 - Personnel Today Awards 2022\n, • Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year - FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023\n, • Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023\n, • Winner of LAPF Investment Innovation\n, • Winner of Pool of the Year 2025\n

Waste Contracts Manager - 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract \n Salary: £39,152 - £42,839 per annum, depending on experience \n Location: West Midlands Hybrid working 2 days office based with flexibility \n 12-month FTC (Maternity Cover) \n \n Are you an experienced waste professional looking for an opportunity to take ownership of high-profile frontline services and play a key role in the continued delivery of services that matter to thousands of residents every day? \n \n We are working with an award-winning local authority to recruit a Waste Contracts Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract. \n \n This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and experienced team at an important time for the service. With a major new household waste collections contract recently launched and food waste collections newly introduced, you will play a key role in embedding these services, working closely with contractors and ensuring they continue to deliver the high standards residents expect. \n Whether your experience has been gained within a local authority, commercial waste contractor, recycling business or wider environmental services organisation, we would be keen to hear from you. \n \n The role \n As Waste Contracts Manager, you will oversee a portfolio of outsourced waste services, with primary responsibility for the household waste collections contract, alongside recycling and composting/disposal contracts. \n \n This is a varied and fast-moving operational role, combining proactive contract management with hands-on problem-solving. No two days are the same, and the unexpected can happen at any time. You could be reviewing contractor performance and service data one moment and working collaboratively with suppliers to resolve an operational issue the next. \n \n You will work in partnership with external contractors, monitor service performance and ensure services continue to operate smoothly and effectively. \n \n Key responsibilities will include: \n · Managing and monitoring the performance of outsourced waste contracts. \n · Working collaboratively with suppliers to maintain and improve service delivery. \n · Supporting the continued embedding of a recently launched household waste collections contract. \n · Supporting the successful delivery of newly introduced food waste collections. \n · Identifying and resolving operational issues quickly and effectively. \n · Monitoring performance and ensuring contractors meet expected service standards. \n · Building strong relationships with suppliers, colleagues and key stakeholders. \n · Balancing proactive service improvement with the day-to-day demands of a busy frontline operation. \n · Leading and supporting a small team of waste, project and business support professionals. \n \n About you \n \n You will have previous experience within the waste sector. This could have been gained within a local authority, a commercial waste contractor, environmental services, recycling or a related organisation. \n \n Local authority experience would be advantageous, but it is not essential. We are equally interested in hearing from commercially experienced waste professionals who understand operational service delivery, contractor relationships and the realities of working in a fast-paced environment. \n \n You will be someone who:2 \n \n · Has strong waste management experience. \n · Understands operational service delivery and contract management. \n · Builds effective relationships with contractors, suppliers and stakeholders. \n · Is confident making decisions and solving problems at pace. \n · Remains calm and focused when managing competing priorities and unexpected issues. \n · Can balance proactive planning with reactive operational demands. \n · Has strong communication and influencing skills. \n · Is comfortable taking ownership and making things happen. \n Previous line management experience would be beneficial, as you will lead a small team. \n A Level 6 qualification in Waste Management or a related discipline would be welcomed; however, relevant qualifications in areas such as environmental management, business administration or management will also be considered alongside suitable experience. \n Why join? \n This is a rare opportunity to take on a varied and visible role within an award-winning local authority and gain valuable experience managing major frontline waste services at a particularly exciting point in their development. \n You will be joining a team that takes real pride in delivering excellent services and will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact from day one. \n The role offers: \n · Salary of £39,152 - £42,839 per annum, depending on experience. \n · 28 days' annual leave. \n · Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. \n · Flexible hybrid working. Flexibility around working hours, subject to service requirements. \n · A supportive and collaborative working environment. \n · The opportunity to gain valuable experience overseeing significant waste contracts and newly introduced services. \n The team operates flexibly, with approximately two days per week in the office as a general guide. There is also a monthly in-person team meeting on a Monday, alongside any other attendance required to support business needs. \n Interested? \n If you have experience within waste management and are looking for a role where you can combine contract management, operational problem-solving, supplier relationships and team leadership, we would love to hear from you. \n Applications are welcomed from candidates across both the public and private sectors. \n Apply today or contact Daniel for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.

🚨 We're Hiring | SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) – Wolverhampton 🚨 \n 📍 Location: Wolverhampton, West Midlands \n 🕒 Job Type: Full-time | Temporary / Permanent \n \n Do you have a passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine impact every day? \n We're seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive school in Wolverhampton. You'll work closely with pupils, teachers, and the SEN team to provide the support children need to build confidence, overcome barriers to learning, and reach their full potential. \n \n What You'll Be Doing \n ✅ Providing one-to-one and small group support for pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs. \n ✅ Supporting the delivery of EHCPs and Individual Education Plans (IEPs). \n ✅ Assisting pupils with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, and other additional learning needs. \n ✅ Adapting learning activities to meet individual pupil needs and encourage engagement. \n ✅ Promoting positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and independence. \n ✅ Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback to teachers and the SENCO. \n ✅ Supporting with personal care where required while maintaining dignity and safeguarding standards. \n ✅ Creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment. \n ✅ Supporting pupils during lessons, breaktimes, school trips, and extracurricular activities. \n ✅ Working collaboratively with teachers, parents, and external professionals to achieve the best outcomes for every child. \n \n Safeguarding \n The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and all pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. \n \n If you're ready to make a positive difference in young people's lives, we'd love to hear from you. \n \n Apply today and become part of a team that's helping every child succeed. 🌟 \n \n #Hiring #TeachingAssistant #SENTeachingAssistant #SpecialEducationalNeeds #SEND #EducationJobs #WolverhamptonJobs

Our client: \n\n • Extremely successful, market leading food retailer with significant turnover.\n, • Highly commercial environment with a fast-paced culture focused on exceeding customer expectations.\n, • This Buyer Drinks role is a new position and is ideal for an individual who wants to progress their career in a growing retailer.\n, • Excellent Flexible working - 3 days a week in the office and the rest from home (offer flexible hours)\n\n \n The role: \n\n • As Buyer Drinks you will develop, implement, and review a customer centric category strategy for the category developing innovative buying strategies which exceed customer expectations.\n, • The Buyer Drinks will create and deliver the category vision focusing on growing cash sales and margin delivery. As well as building long-lasting mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers.\n, • Being an excellent negotiator the Buyer Drinks will negotiate JBP’s that deliver on category objectives\n, • In the role the Buyer Drinks will source new suppliers and products that will excite consumers and create value, choice and quality growing sales and margin.\n, • The Buyer Drinks will develop promotional plans and in store activations that drive footfall and consumer value perception.\n, • The Buyer Drinks will develop and manage a cost reduction strategy that delivers targeted margin and will have a strong understanding of market dynamics, commodities etc\n, • Using data and insights you will work with internal and external stakeholders including merchandising, marketing and retail operations to drive the delivery of your strategy\n\n \n Ideal candidate: \n\n • This Buyer Drinks role is ideal for a commercial individual who has food buying experience gained from UK food retail or wholesale. You will have managed large scale negotiations with leading branded manufacturers\n, • It is essential to be able to demonstrate hands on buying and have negotiated directly with suppliers demonstrating different tactics and styles. The Buyer Drinks will have a proven track record in delivering successful JBP’s\n, • In addition, you will demonstrate a passion for the customer, product and a flair for commerciality\n, • Working as part of a team you must have excellent relationship building skills you will be able to communicate and influence with internal and external stakeholders.\n, • As Buyer Drinks you must have good insight and data analysis skills and be able to action opportunities to drive profit\n, • You will have excellent planning and organization skills and will be able to work independently on your own initiative, a self-starter with can-do attitude\n\n \n Benefits & details: \n\n • You will thrive in a matrix blue chip structure that is down to earth and personable.\n, • Excellent package – up to £70,000 plus car allowance bonus and benefits\n, • Location – 3 days a week in the office and the rest from home also offer flexible hours \n\n \n Please send your CV using the form on this page, quoting reference 1/17692/7. Confidentiality assured. \n \n Whilst we would like to respond to all our on-line applicants, regrettably we are unable to do so due to the high volumes we receive. If you do not hear back within 14 days unfortunately the relevant consultant has decided not to progress with your application. For alternative opportunities please search our vacancies on our website. \n Seven Search & Selection Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary (interim) workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

Job Title \n Fleet Risk Manager \n \n Salary \n Our salaries are competitive and reviewed regularly to ensure they remain fair and in line with the wider industry. \n \n Location \n Based out of our Head Office in Tipton, with regular travel to all our depots reaching from Sheffield to Cambridge, Birmingham and Bristol. \n \n Our Company \n Doocey Plant Hire is a core division of the wider Doocey Group, providing high-quality plant and equipment solutions to support utility, civil engineering and infrastructure projects nationwide. With a modern, well-maintained fleet and a focus on reliability, safety and service, we play an important role in keeping projects moving efficiently across both Doocey Group operations and our external client base. \n \n As part of a family-run business with over 40 years of industry experience., we are built on strong Black Country values of integrity, reliability, responsiveness and a commitment to delivering high standards in everything we do. Our teams operate in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment where responsiveness, compliance and operational excellence are essential. \n \n We are proud to support critical works across the utilities and civil engineering sectors, providing dependable plant hire solutions that help our clients and colleagues deliver safely and effectively. If you ae looking to join a growing organisation that values hard work, quality and ambition, you will feel right at home at Doocey plant Hire. \n \n The Role \n We are looking for a Fleet Driver Trainer & Coach to support the ongoing development, safety and performance of drivers across our fleet. \n \n This role will focus on improving the competency, confidence and overall driving standards of new, existing and high-risk drivers through structured coaching, practical assessments, ride-alongs, targeted training and performance monitoring. You will play an important part in reducing road traffic collisions, at-fault incidents, insurance claims, unsafe driving behaviours, vehicle damage and associated fleet costs. \n \n Responsibilities \n\n • Carry out driving assessments for new starters before they begin independent driving duties\n, • Conduct periodic reassessments of existing drivers to maintain and improve standards\n, • Deliver 1-to-1 coaching sessions for drivers identified as high-risk or underperforming\n, • Undertake targeted assessments following RTCs, near misses, complaints, telematics alerts or vehicle damage incidents\n, • Complete on-road driver evaluations, ride-alongs and practical assessments where required\n, • Identify unsafe behaviours, driver weaknesses and training needs\n, • Produce individual driver improvement plans and monitor progress against agreed actions\n, • Deliver refresher training, post-incident retraining, toolbox talks and targeted behavioural improvement sessions\n, • Provide technical coaching on hazard awareness, observation, anticipation, speed control, safe manoeuvring, reversing safely and defensive driving techniques\n, • Review telematics reports, dashcam footage, driver scorecards, incident records, complaints and customer feedback to identify trends and areas for improvement\n, • Support post-incident driver debriefs and help identify root causes of incidents\n, • Feed lessons learned from incidents into future coaching, training and safety communications\n, • Maintain accurate driver assessment, coaching and training records\n, • Report on driver improvement activity, progress and outcomes\n, • Escalate persistent non-improvement or serious driver concerns to management where appropriate\n, • Support a company fleet safety standard, safe systems of work and road risk reduction objectives\n, • Promote a positive, proactive driver safety culture across the business\n\n \n The Person \n\n • Credible with drivers and able to build constructive working relationships\n, • Calm, professional and confident when dealing with challenging conversations\n, • Able to challenge unsafe behaviours in a firm but supportive way\n, • Highly observant, with strong assessment and feedback skills\n, • Organised, disciplined and able to maintain accurate records\n, • Able to work closely with operational tams, fleet reams and management\n\n \n Technical Skills & Experience \n\n • Backgrounds such as ex-traffic police, DVSA or transport enforcement, commercial fleet training, military transport training or fleet road risk management would be highly relevant\n, • Experience in driver coaching, driver training, fleet safety, road safety, transport operations or a similar role\n, • Strong knowledge of safe driving techniques and driver behaviour improvement\n, • Experience carrying out driver assessment, coaching sessions or practical vehicle evaluations\n, • Experience using telematics, dashcam footage, driver scorecards or fleet management systems\n\n \n Qualifications & Training \n\n • Full UK driving licence is essential, preferably Cat 2\n, • Advanced driver qualification and/or driver assessor or driver trainer qualification is desirable\n, • CPC – Transport Manager accredited preferred but not essential\n, • FORS – Knowledge and experience preferred\n\n \n Additional Information \n Doocey Group value a diverse workforce and welcome applications form all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. \n \n Please note that we operate with a preferred supplier list and will not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies with whom we do not have an existing agreement. \n \n By submitting your application, you consent to Doocey Group retaining your CV, application details, and personal information for the purpose of considering you for current and future employment opportunities. Your information will be stored securely and will only be shared internally as necessary. \n

Join us at a pivotal moment, where strategic procurement, vendor oversight, and long-term value delivery come together. \n \n This role offers an exciting opportunity to play a key part in ensuring LGPS Central Ltd procures goods and services and manages its critical suppliers and service providers effectively. Working alongside and supporting the Procurement and Vendor Oversight Manager, the postholder will gain hands-on experience in procuring a varied portfolio of goods and services, contract management and third-party vendor oversight within one of the UK’s leading LGPS pooling organisations. \n \n The role will suit someone who is organised, proactive, and keen to develop their expertise in procurement activities, contract management and vendor oversight. With exposure across the organisation including Investments, Finance, Legal and other services, this role provides the chance to build a strong understanding of public sector pensions pooling and the frameworks that underpin good governance and supplier relationships. \n \n What you'll be doing: \n Procurement \n\n • Procurement strategy development and execution of procurement activities, including drafting of tender documentation, tender evaluation, and onboarding processes, in line with Procurement Act 2023 and internal procurement policy.\n, • Assist with drafting and maintaining procurement documentation, including Invitation to Tender (ITTs), evaluation templates, and contract registers.\n, • Liaise with internal teams to gather requirements and ensure procurement activities are delivered on time and compliant with legislation and policy.\n, • Embed procurement best practice, through advice, providing guidance and training.\n, • Deputise for the Procurement and Vendor Oversight Manager as required.\n\n Vendor Oversight & Contract Management \n\n • Support the monitoring and oversight of suppliers and service providers.\n, • Assist in maintaining governance, risk and compliance system in relation to third party vendor oversight.\n, • Assist functions in the management of supplier risk and supplier management.\n, • Lead user of tender and contract management system, providing training and support to other users.\n, • Provide support to functions to ensure service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) are monitored and managed appropriately.\n, • Support periodic vendor reviews and reporting to internal governance forums.\n, • Support contract leads in undertaking supplier reviews and completing oversight activities.\n\n Compliance & Governance \n\n • Ensure procurement and vendor oversight activities are aligned with FCA, LGPS pooling requirements, and internal policies.\n, • Contribute to audits, compliance checks, and regulatory reporting as required.\n, • Promote strong governance, risk management, and transparency in procurement and vendor oversight processes.\n\n Relationship Management \n\n • Build collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders across Operations, Finance, Investments, and Legal.\n, • Support effective communication with suppliers, ensuring professional engagement and resolution of issues.\n, • Promote best practice in supplier management and procurement processes.\n\n \n About Us \n LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for fourteen local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £100bn+ of their assets. It is one of six Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK. \n \n LGPS Central’s Partner Funds are: \n\n • Cheshire Pension Fund\n, • Derbyshire Pension Fund\n, • Leicestershire Pension Fund\n, • Nottinghamshire Pension Fund\n, • Shropshire Pension Fund\n, • Staffordshire Pension Fund\n, • West Midlands Pension Fund\n, • Worcestershire Pension Fund\n, • Gloucestershire Pension Fund\n, • Hampshire Pension Fund\n, • Suffolk County Council\n, • Wiltshire Pension Fund\n, • Norfolk Pension Fund\n, • Oxfordshire Pension Fund\n\n \n The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class. \n LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links. \n Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds \n \n Requirements \n Procurement Knowledge: \n\n • Familiarity with public sector procurement processes, regulations (PCR 2015 and Procurement Act 2023), and best practice in tendering and supplier selection.\n\n Vendor Oversight Skills: \n\n • Experience supporting contract management, supplier due diligence and oversight activities.\n\n Organisation & Attention to Detail: \n\n • Ability to maintain accurate records, track deliverables, and monitor supplier performance.\n\n Stakeholder Engagement: \n\n • Strong interpersonal skills to support collaboration across teams and with external providers.\n\n Analytical & Reporting Skills: \n\n • Comfortable collating, analysing and presenting data associated with procurement activity and supplier performance.\n\n Teamwork and Communication: \n\n • Ability to work as part of team, promoting knowledge sharing and collaboration.\n, • Effective communicator, with the ability to communicate technical information at all levels, including to senior stakeholders.\n\n \n Qualifications: \n\n • CIPS Level 3 (Advanced Certificate) or working towards (desirable).\n, • Experience in procurement, vendor management, or contract management.\n, • Experience ideally within the public sector (desirable).\n, • Degree-level education (desirable but not essential with relevant experience).\n\n \n What do we offer? \n We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy: \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme\n, • 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays\n, • 2 days paid volunteering days\n, • An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays\n, • Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities\n, • Welfare and Family friendly policies\n, • Enhanced pay for new parents\n, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme 247 Health & Wellbeing Support\n, • Vitality Private Medical Insurance\n, • Hybrid Working\n, • Company Service Awards\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme\n, • Company Electric Vehicle Scheme\n, • Nominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 Personnel Today Awards 2022\n, • Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023\n, • Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023\n, • Winner of LAPF Investment Innovation\n, • Winner of Pool of the Year 2025\n

Join LGPS Central at a pivotal moment, where investment meets long-term impact. \n As a key member of the Finance team, the Fund Accounting Manager will be responsible for supporting the Head of Finance in ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of the company’s financial operations. The role will be responsible for financial reporting, oversight of the fund accounting activities carried out by the outsourced providers, regulatory reporting and cost sharing reporting to the Partner Funds. \n \n What you’ll be doing: \n Financial Reporting & Compliance \n\n • Oversee the preparation of the annual reports and financial statements of LGPS Central Limited’s investment products.\n, • Assist in the completion of regulatory returns and ensure compliance with financial regulations.\n, • Work with internal and external auditors, supporting audit plans and ensuring smooth processes.\n, • Contribute to the preparation of the financial statements of subsidiary entities of LGPS Central Limited and reconciliations of balances and transactions between group entities.\n, • Contribute to the preparation of tax filings in respect of the investment products.\n, • Contribute to the management of VAT matters in respect of the investment products.\n\n Partner Fund Reporting \n\n • Contribute to the preparation of regular Partner Fund reporting in respect of the investment products, in liaison with the Investments team and the Investment Operations team, including the provision of cost and performance information.\n\n Cost Transparency & Benchmarking \n\n • Prepare and analyse cost transparency workings.\n, • Prepare and analyse cost and performance benchmarking data.\n\n Forecasting & Treasury Management \n\n • Oversee treasury management activities and cash flow forecasts in liaison with the Investment Operations team, ensuring effective risk management.\n, • Administer the settlement of accounts payable in respect of LGPS Central Limited’s investment products.\n, • Contribute to the development of the business cases for potential products, including the evaluation of the costs thereof.\n\n Oversight of Outsourced Providers \n\n • Oversee the work of the outsourced providers of fund accounting and financial reporting services to LGPS Central’s investment products.\n, • Perform checks, reconciliations and analyses of the output of the outsourced service providers.\n, • Liaise effectively with the outsourced service providers, including participating in regular meetings.\n, • Contribute to the performance management of the outsourced service providers.\n\n Stakeholder & Supplier Management \n\n • Work closely with the Investments and Investment Operations teams on a day-to-day basis.\n, • Manage external service providers, including the outsourced service providers, banking, auditing and tax advisory services.\n, • Support financial reporting and ad hoc responses to the Partner Funds and other key stakeholders.\n\n Risk Management & Policy Development \n\n • Assist in developing and ensuring compliance with key financial policies.\n, • Identify and mitigate financial risks, implementing improvements where needed.\n\n Leadership & Team Development \n\n • Provide financial insights and advice to managers on projects, business cases and decision-making.\n, • Promote financial best practices and value for money across the company through training and advisory support\n\n \n About Us \n LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for fourteen local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £100bn+ of their assets. It is one of six Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK. \n LGPS Central’s Partner Funds are: \n\n • Cheshire Pension Fund\n, • Derbyshire Pension Fund\n, • Leicestershire Pension Fund\n, • Nottinghamshire Pension Fund\n, • Shropshire Pension Fund\n, • Staffordshire Pension Fund\n, • West Midlands Pension Fund\n, • Worcestershire Pension Fund\n, • Gloucestershire Pension Fund\n, • Hampshire Pension Fund\n, • Suffolk County Council\n, • Wiltshire Pension Fund\n, • Norfolk Pension Fund\n, • Oxfordshire Pension Fund\n\n \n The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class. \n LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links. \n \n Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds \n \n Requirements \n\n • Able to communicate complex and highly technical matters in a way which is understandable and relevant.\n, • Strong reasoning and problem-solving skills, able to develop pragmatic solutions to complex problems.\n, • Good report-writing and verbal skills.\n, • Active participant in continuous professional development, with an up-to-date knowledge of relevant accounting, finance, investments and pensions matters.\n, • Able to motivate and inspire members of the Finance team to develop themselves and perform to a high level.\n, • Able to build effective relationships at all levels of the company and across the wider industry.\n, • Highly organised and able to work to deadlines and manage competing priorities under significant time pressures.\n, • Good interpersonal, communication and people management skills.\n, • Highly analytical, able to work with complex data sets.\n\n \n Qualifications: \n\n • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).\n, • Meets all the requirements of being an FCA approved person.\n\n \n What do we offer? \n We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy: \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme\n, • 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays\n, • 2 days paid volunteering days\n, • An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays\n, • Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities\n, • Welfare and Family-friendly policies\n, • Enhanced pay for new parents\n, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - 24-7 Health & Wellbeing Support\n, • Vitality Private Medical Insurance\n, • Hybrid Working\n, • Company Service Awards\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme\n, • Company Electric Vehicle Scheme\n, • Nominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 - Personnel Today Awards 2022\n, • Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year - FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023\n, • Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023\n, • Winner of LAPF Investment Innovation\n, • Winner of Pool of the Year 2025\n

Join LGPS Central at a pivotal moment, where investment meets long-term impact. \n \n The Head of Commercial and Strategic Partnerships will lead the company’s commercial strategy across supplier relationships, strategic partnerships and wider third party engagement. The role will ensure we secure high quality services and partnerships that meet operational, regulatory and value for money expectations, while supporting our longer-term strategic ambitions. \n \n The postholder will build strong relationships across the organisation to understand business needs early, shape commercial options and support delivery. They will lead on assessing and managing strategic partnerships that strengthen capability, improve outcomes for Partner Funds and support the organisation’s future operating model. They will work closely with the Procurement Manager to ensure that procurement, contract management and third-party risk activity are joined up, well controlled and aligned to LGPS Central’s objectives. \n \n This role will set the standard for how we manage our commercial relationships across the Company. It will shape a culture of commercial awareness, transparency and accountability, ensuring our approach remains robust, forward looking, focused on value for money and aligned to the expectations of Partner Funds, regulators, government and other key stakeholders. \n \n What you’ll be doing: \n Commercial strategy and partnership leadership \n\n • Lead the commercial and strategic partnership strategy, aligned to business priorities.\n, • Identify and develop partnership models that strengthen capability and improve outcomes.\n, • Set governance for commercial decisions, including options appraisal, due diligence and decision records. \n\n Strategic partnerships and external engagement \n\n • Own key strategic relationships and ensure clear objectives, deliverables and success measures.\n, • Negotiate partnership terms, including governance, performance expectations and exit provisions.\n, • Monitor partnership health, risks and dependencies and drive continuous improvement. \n\n Contracting and commercial management \n\n • Oversee contract lifecycle activity including drafting, negotiation, renewals and change control.\n, • Maintain visibility of key dates, obligations and commercial risks.\n, • Support early resolution of commercial issues and disputes.\n\n Supplier and partnership performance management \n\n • Set standards for service management including KPIs, SLAs, reviews and improvement plans.\n, • Ensure contract owners manage performance consistently and address issues early.\n, • Maintain accurate performance and commercial governance records.\n\n Vendor oversight, operational resilience and risk \n\n • Ensure vendor oversight meets regulatory expectations and supports operational resilience.\n, • Oversee due diligence, ongoing monitoring and risk actions for key suppliers and partners.\n, • Work with Legal, Compliance, Risk, Finance and Technology on third party controls and reporting.\n\n Leadership and team development \n\n • Build strong relationships across the organisation and act as a trusted adviser on commercial decisions\n, • Encourage continuous improvement and drive consistent ways of working across commercial activity\n, • Promote a culture of transparency, accountability and proactive risk management\n\n \n About Us \n LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for fourteen local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £100bn+ of their assets. It is one of six Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK. \n LGPS Central’s Partner Funds are: \n\n • Cheshire Pension Fund\n, • Derbyshire Pension Fund\n, • Leicestershire Pension Fund\n, • Nottinghamshire Pension Fund\n, • Shropshire Pension Fund\n, • Staffordshire Pension Fund\n, • West Midlands Pension Fund\n, • Worcestershire Pension Fund\n, • Gloucestershire Pension Fund\n, • Hampshire Pension Fund\n, • Suffolk County Council\n, • Wiltshire Pension Fund\n, • Norfolk Pension Fund\n, • Oxfordshire Pension Fund\n\n The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class. \n LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links. \n Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds \n \n Requirements \n\n • Commercial and partnership leadership: Experience leading commercial strategy, contract negotiations and relationship management in a complex organisation.\n, • Vendor oversight and governance: Strong background in supplier due diligence, ongoing monitoring, operational resilience checks and managing third party risk in a regulated environment.\n, • Contracting and negotiation skills: Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial terms, managing contract lifecycles, renewals and commercial change.\n, • Stakeholder engagement: Strong interpersonal skills to engage senior leaders, project teams and external suppliers and partners. Able to influence and guide colleagues through commercial decision making.\n, • Analytical and reporting skills: Comfortable collating, analysing and presenting information on commercial activity, supplier and partner performance, risk findings and cost analysis for committees and senior stakeholders.\n, • Organisation and attention to detail: Ability to maintain accurate records, track obligations, monitor performance and manage multiple priorities in parallel.\n, • Communication: Clear communicator able to explain commercial, procurement and vendor requirements to both technical and non-technical colleagues, including senior stakeholders and committees.\n\n \n Qualifications: \n\n • A professional qualification is desirable in Procurement, Finance or another relevant field.\n, • Degree-level education (desirable but not essential with relevant experience).\n, • Must be able to meet the requirements of an FCA Certified role.\n\n \n What do we offer? \n We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy: \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme\n, • 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays\n, • 2 days paid volunteering days\n, • An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays\n, • Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities\n, • Welfare and Family-friendly policies\n, • Enhanced pay for new parents\n, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - 24-7 Health & Wellbeing Support\n, • Vitality Private Medical Insurance\n, • Hybrid Working\n, • Company Service Awards\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme\n, • Company Electric Vehicle Scheme\n, • Nominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 - Personnel Today Awards 2022\n, • Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year - FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023\n, • Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023\n, • Winner of LAPF Investment Innovation\n, • Winner of Pool of the Year 2025\n

Join us at a pivotal moment, where investment operations expertise, data integrity, and process excellence come together to underpin effective LGPS pooling and deliver strong outcomes. \n \n The Private Markets Operations Analyst plays a key role within the Investment Operations team, which provides essential support to the Investment function. This position is responsible for ensuring the smooth and accurate processing and support for new investment activity and life cycle support of existing investments. \n \n The role involves daily interaction and collaboration with internal teams across the firm, primarily the Investment teams but also including Client Services and Compliance, as well as with key external partners such as the Fund Administrator/Accountant, technology vendors and the General Partners. The successful candidate will contribute to the continuous improvement of operational processes, support the implementation of investment strategies, and help ensure regulatory and procedural compliance in line with best practice and LGPS Central’s commitment to excellence in asset management. \n \n What you'll be doing: \n As our Investment Operations Analyst (Private Markets), here's an insight into what you'll be getting up to: \n Fund and LP Administration \n\n • Provide operational support to Fund Managers.\n, • Preparing cashflow notices and managing cashflow activity with investors and General Partners.\n, • Bank and cash management and reconciliation\n, • Managing foreign exchange requirements\n, • Monitoring, processing and payment of invoices\n, • Oversight of the Fund Administrator for outsourced services including reviewing ongoing KPI and SLA performance\n, • Resolving investor queries\n, • Supporting internal audits\n, • Contribute to the development of the Target Operating Model\n, • Ad-Hoc project support\n\n Accounting and Reporting services \n\n • Maintaining investment and accounting records\n, • Reconciling financial statement line items\n, • Supporting valuation of investments\n, • Annual accounts preparation in compliance with FRS 102\n, • Preparing performance calculations\n, • Annual financial statement audit liaison\n, • Cost transparency reporting\n, • Preparation of quarterly performance reporting\n\n Regulatory and compliance \n\n • Periodic monitoring and review of the investors admitted and entities activity\n, • Compliance monitoring and reporting\n, • Formulating and implementing detailed compliance procedures in relation to applicable regulatory requirements.\n, • Preparing AIFMD Annex IV reporting\n, • Liaising with tax advisor for partnership tax compliance and tax structuring\n, • Ensuring compliance with Limited Partnership Agreement for administrative functions\n\n \n About Us \n LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for fourteen local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £100bn+ of their assets. It is one of six Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK. \n \n LGPS Central’s Partner Funds are: \n\n • Cheshire Pension Fund\n, • Derbyshire Pension Fund\n, • Leicestershire Pension Fund\n, • Nottinghamshire Pension Fund\n, • Shropshire Pension Fund\n, • Staffordshire Pension Fund\n, • West Midlands Pension Fund\n, • Worcestershire Pension Fund\n, • Gloucestershire Pension Fund\n, • Hampshire Pension Fund\n, • Sulfolk County Council\n, • Wiltshire Pension Fund\n, • Norfolk Pension Fund\n, • Oxfordshire Pension Fund\n\n \n The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class. \n LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links. \n Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds \n \n Requirements \n\n • Previous Fund Administration and/or Fund Accounting experience for Private Market investments, from either an Asset Management or Fund Administrator background.\n, • Some previous experience of supporting any of Private Equity, Private Debt, Infrastructure, Property investments is a must.\n, • An understanding of the roles played by an Outsourced Administrator.\n, • Any experience of Charles River, eFront or similar platforms would be an advantage.\n, • Competent grasp of the ‘life of a trade’ structure, knowledge of investment and accounting requirements and preparation of call and distribution notices.\n, • Understanding of regulations pertaining to Private Market investments.\n, • Proven track record of outstanding customer service, ideally servicing Financial Institutions.\n, • High attention to detail, analytical.\n, • Able to communicate complex and highly-technical matters in a way which is understandable and relevant.\n, • Confidence when communicating.\n, • Strong reasoning and problem-solving skills, able to develop pragmatic solutions to complex problems.\n, • Able to build effective relationships across all levels of the company.\n, • Highly organised and able to work to deadlines and manage competing priorities under significant time pressures.\n, • Strong interpersonal, communication and people management skills.\n, • Ability to challenge appropriately.\n, • Ability to think outside the box.\n\n \n Qualifications: \n\n • Degree level or equivalent\n\n \n What do we offer? \n We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy: \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme\n, • 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays\n, • 2 days paid volunteering days\n, • An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays\n, • Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities\n, • Welfare and Family friendly policies\n, • Enhanced pay for new parents\n, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme 247 Health & Wellbeing Support\n, • Vitality Private Medical Insurance\n, • Hybrid Working\n, • Company Service Awards\n, • Cycle to work scheme\n, • Company Electric Vehicle Scheme\n, • Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023\n, • Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023\n, • Winner of LAPF Investment Innovation\n, • Winner of Pool of the Year 2025\n

Join LGPS Central at a pivotal moment, where investment meets long-term impact. \n As a member of the Finance team, the Assistant Accountant will support the Head of Finance, Senior Finance Manager and Finance Managers to ensure that the company’s financial operations are delivered effectively and efficiently, including financial reporting, regulatory reporting and the company’s accounting system, management accounting, budgeting, cost-sharing reporting to partner funds, treasury management, banking, payments and invoicing. \n \n What you’ll be doing: \n\n • To perform a range of duties from the following:\n, • To maintain the company’s computerised accounting system, including the entering of transactions and the operation of effective controls and reconciliations.\n, • To use the company’s computerised system for monitoring invoice approvals, including the entering of transactions and accounting adjustments and the operation of effective controls and reconciliations where required.\n, • To support the Senior Finance Manager with the month end close and preparation of accruals and prepayments.\n, • To assist with the preparation of the Quarterly Shareholder Report and monthly internal reporting.\n, • To manage and take ownership of the accounts payable process from start to finish, making sure invoices are processed and paid in a timely manner.\n, • To support the Senior Finance Manager in updating quarterly financial models (cost-sharing model and savings analysis).\n, • Preparation of the monthly management accounts and supporting schedules.\n, • Process employee expense claims.\n, • To support the Senior Finance Manager or Finance Manager in taking actions that contribute to the effective management of risks.\n, • To provide advice to the Senior Finance Manager or Finance Manager on financial matters relevant to the post-holder’s area of work.\n, • To build effective working relationships across the company, and with partner funds and key suppliers.\n, • To take part in projects and working groups, including leading on some internal projects.\n, • To actively identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement them swiftly and effectively.\n, • To prepare information in support of the calculation of charges to partner funds and the reporting of these.\n, • To process payments to suppliers and liaise with them as necessary.\n, • To support internal and external audit requirements by providing relevant documentation.\n\n \n About Us \n LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for fourteen local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £100bn+ of their assets. It is one of six Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK. \n LGPS Central’s Partner Funds are: \n\n • Cheshire Pension Fund\n, • Derbyshire Pension Fund\n, • Leicestershire Pension Fund\n, • Nottinghamshire Pension Fund\n, • Shropshire Pension Fund\n, • Staffordshire Pension Fund\n, • West Midlands Pension Fund\n, • Worcestershire Pension Fund\n, • Gloucestershire Pension Fund\n, • Hampshire Pension Fund\n, • Suffolk County Council\n, • Wiltshire Pension Fund\n, • Norfolk Pension Fund\n, • Oxfordshire Pension Fund\n\n \n The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class. \n LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links. \n \n Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds \n \n Requirements \n\n • Able to communicate technical Finance information in a way which is understandable and relevant.\n, • Good reasoning and problem-solving skills, able to develop pragmatic solutions to complex problems.\n, • Able to use own initiative within delegated authority.\n, • Active participant in continuous personal and professional development, who seeks to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of matters relevant to their area of work.\n, • Able to build effective relationships with peers in the company.\n, • Highly organised and able to work to deadlines and manage competing priorities under significant time pressures.\n, • Good interpersonal and communication skills.\n, • Experience of working in a Finance, Pensions or Investments role.\n, • Strong ethics and integrity, and analytical\n, • Able to act as an ambassador for the Finance team within the company.\n, • Able to understand the overarching aims and objectives of the company, and how the work of the Finance team contributes to these.\n, • Innovative and actively challenges existing ways of working, driving improvements within the Finance team.\n, • A good team-player who is able to work collaboratively and support other members of the Finance team.\n\n \n Qualifications: \n\n • Part-qualified CCAB/CIMA Accountant; or\n, • AAT-qualified; or\n, • At least 3 GCSEs including Mathematics\n\n \n What do we offer? \n We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy: \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme\n, • 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays\n, • 2 days paid volunteering days\n, • An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays\n, • Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities\n, • Welfare and Family-friendly policies\n, • Enhanced pay for new parents\n, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - 24-7 Health & Wellbeing Support\n, • Vitality Private Medical Insurance\n, • Hybrid Working\n, • Company Service Awards\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme\n, • Company Electric Vehicle Scheme\n, • Nominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 - Personnel Today Awards 2022\n, • Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year - FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023\n, • Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023\n, • Winner of LAPF Investment Innovation\n, • Winner of Pool of the Year 2025\n

Location: Walsall \n Job Type: Full-time, Permanent \n Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum (depending on experience) \n Join Our Team \n \n Amans Travel is a well-established and growing passenger transport business providing coach holidays, private hire, school transport, National Express services and tourism-related travel across the UK. \n We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day running of our transport operation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in the coach, bus or passenger transport industry who enjoys leading people, solving operational challenges and delivering exceptional customer service. \n This is a senior operational role with responsibility for service delivery, driver performance, fleet utilisation, compliance and operational profitability. The successful candidate will take ownership of operational KPIs and continuously improve punctuality, efficiency, customer service and cost control while leading, motivating and developing a sizeable operational team of over 50 employees, including drivers and support staff. \n Candidates with a PCV Transport Manager CPC qualification and strong experience within a PSV Operator Licence environment will be at a significant advantage. If the successful candidate is expected to act as the nominated Transport Manager, this will be confirmed as part of the appointment. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n Operational Leadership \n\n • Take full responsibility for the day-to-day operational management of the business.\n, • Ensure the safe, efficient and profitable delivery of all transport services.\n, • Plan and allocate drivers, vehicles and operational resources to meet customer and business requirements.\n, • Prepare driver rotas, vehicle schedules and resource plans to maximise fleet utilisation.\n, • Take ownership of the day-to-day delivery and performance of National Express services alongside coach holidays, private hire, school transport, tours and transfers.\n, • Monitor operational performance, vehicle and driver utilisation, overtime, dead mileage, subcontracting and other operating costs to maximise efficiency and profitability.\n, • Proactively manage service disruption including breakdowns, accidents, delays, cancellations and emergency situations, arranging replacement vehicles or subcontractors where required.\n, • Work closely with the Sales Team to ensure commercial commitments can be delivered with available operational resources.\n, • Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, local authorities and external stakeholders.\n\n \n People Leadership \n Lead, motivate and develop a sizeable operational team, ideally with experience managing 40-50+ employees, creating a positive, inclusive and high-performing working environment. \n\n • Manage driver performance through coaching, mentoring and regular performance reviews.\n, • Support recruitment, induction, training and ongoing development of operational staff.\n, • Manage attendance, absence, disciplinary and grievance procedures fairly and professionally.\n, • Promote employee engagement, teamwork and a culture of continuous improvement.\n, • Work closely with the Training Team to ensure all employees remain competent, compliant and fully trained.\n\n Compliance & Safety \n\n • Promote a culture where safety is always the highest priority.\n, • Ensure full compliance with Operator Licence requirements, drivers' hours regulations, tachograph legislation, Road Traffic Act requirements and all relevant transport legislation.\n, • Monitor compliance with Health & Safety policies and company procedures.\n, • Ensure vehicles, drivers and operations consistently meet regulatory and company standards.\n, • Maintain clear operational accountability for a safe working environment, ensuring risks are identified, acted upon and consistently managed.\n\n Customer Service & Commercial Performance \n\n • Deliver outstanding customer service by ensuring reliable, punctual and professional operations.\n, • Handle customer enquiries, complaints and operational issues quickly and professionally.\n, • Take ownership of operational cost control, including overtime, dead mileage, subcontractor expenditure, productivity and resource utilisation, with a clear focus on improving profitability.\n, • Identify opportunities to improve operational processes, customer satisfaction and business performance.\n, • Own and report against agreed operational KPIs, identifying underperformance and implementing timely corrective action.\n\n Operational Performance & KPIs \n\n • Achieve agreed targets for service punctuality and reliability.\n, • Minimise lost mileage, service failures and preventable cancellations.\n, • Control driver overtime, agency/subcontractor expenditure and other operational costs.\n, • Improve vehicle and driver utilisation while reducing unnecessary dead mileage.\n, • Monitor driver availability, absence and retention.\n, • Ensure National Express and other contracted services consistently achieve required contractual KPIs and SLAs.\n, • Produce regular operational performance reports for the Directors.\n, • Investigate recurring operational failures and implement corrective actions.\n, • Work with the commercial team to ensure work is priced and accepted with a clear understanding of operational capacity and cost.\n\n \n Essential Skills & Experience \n Applicants should have: \n\n • Proven Operations Management experience within the coach, bus, passenger transport or travel industry.\n, • Experience managing a sizeable operational team, ideally 40-50+ employees, including drivers and operational staff.\n, • Experience planning and scheduling PCV drivers and passenger-carrying vehicles.\n, • Strong knowledge of fleet utilisation, operational planning and transport logistics.\n, • Excellent leadership, coaching and people management skills.\n, • Experience managing performance, attendance and employee relations.\n, • Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving abilities.\n, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.\n, • Strong commercial awareness with experience managing operational budgets, controlling costs and improving operational profitability.\n, • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and transport management systems.\n, • The ability to remain calm under pressure while managing multiple priorities.\n\n \n Desirable Qualifications & Experience \n\n • PCV Transport Manager CPC qualification (strongly preferred).\n, • Experience managing a PSV Operator Licence.\n, • Knowledge of drivers' hours regulations, tachograph compliance, Road Traffic Act requirements and passenger transport legislation.\n, • Experience working within National Express or other scheduled/high-frequency contracted services, coach holidays, private hire, school transport or tourism operations.\n, • Experience using transport management or scheduling software.\n\n \n The Ideal Candidate \n You will be a confident and approachable leader with a proven track record in passenger transport operations. \n You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing customer service and compliance with clear accountability for operational efficiency, service performance, cost control and profitability while developing and supporting your team. \n You will be organised, resilient and decisive, with the ability to build strong relationships across all areas of the business and drive continuous improvement. \n \n What We Offer \n\n • Competitive salary of up to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience.\n, • Free on-site parking.\n, • Company pension scheme (NEST).\n, • Professional development and training opportunities.\n, • Career progression within a growing business.\n, • Supportive, collaborative and inclusive working environment.\n\n \n Equality, Diversity & Inclusion \n Amans Travel is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. \n \n Apply Today \n If you have the experience, leadership skills and passion to lead a busy passenger transport operation, we'd love to hear from you. \n Applications from candidates currently working within coach operators, bus companies, National Express operators, private hire coach businesses or other PSV/PCV passenger transport organisations are particularly encouraged. \n\n • Please note that this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received, so early applications are encouraged.\n

Job Title \n De-Looping Planner/Coordinator \n \n Salary \n Our salaries are competitive and reviewed regularly to ensure they remain fair and in line with the wider industry. \n \n Location \n Tipton or Birmingham \n \n Our Company \n Doocey Group is a family-run utility and civil engineering contractor with over 40 years’ experience built on strong, Black Country values. We’ve experienced significant growth over the past 10 years which we’ve achieved through consistently delivering high quality work on behalf of our clients, including National Grid and South Staffordshire Water. We pride ourselves on the strength of our relationship with our clients and subcontractors and despite operating in a very fast-paced and often challenging industry, we will soon register a turnover of £100m, a significant milestone for the organisation. If you’re looking to join a business that values hard work, loyalty and ambition, you’ll feel right at home here. \n \n The Role \n The De-Looping Planner is responsible for managing and coordinating de-looping activities to ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations. This role involves significant interaction with customers, internal and external stakeholders’ companies, local authorities, and internal teams to facilitate smooth operations and minimise disruptions cause by de-looping activities. \n \n Responsibilities \n\n • Liaise with customers via telephone, email and written form, to ensure they are fully aware of the works to be completed on their property\n, • Contact customers daily with updates regarding their complaints or enquiries, ensuring resolutions are achieved within the customer SLAs\n, • Book in meetings with surveyors, ensuring that times and dates are communicated to relevant parties\n, • Support surveyors with arranging their diaries, including meetings with the customer and client, ensuring all are arranged within the required SLAs\n, • Complete close out with customers to ensure standards for both them and the client have been met, and they are happy with the service provided\n, • Ensure all customer enquiries are responded to in a professional and timely manner\n, • Attend and participate in daily call with operations, to ensure works are on target, ensuring any updates are cascaded to relevant customers\n, • Chase operations for updates on all customer complaints/enquiries within the customer SLAs\n, • Update complaints from clients or customers via internal reporting systems\n, • Attend and participate in weekly performance meetings to be held with your line manager to discuss ay issues and any beneficial feedback\n, • Attend and participate in weekly meetings with surveyors, to ensure all works are on target for being achieved, to ensure that customers are kept up top date with the progress of their works\n\n \n Personal Qualities \n\n • Strong communicator\n, • SLA-driven and deadline-oriented\n, • Highly organised and detail-conscious\n, • Proactive problem solver\n, • Calm and professional under pressure\n, • Persistent and accountable\n\n \n Technical Skills & Experience \n\n • Proven experience in a high-volume outbound contact centre environment is essential\n, • Strong track record of achieving KPIs, SLAs and quality targets\n, • Experience using automated diallers and CRM systems\n, • Confident handling customer objections and complaints professionally\n\n \n Qualifications & Training \n\n • GCSEs Grade 4-9\n, • Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office software, especially Word, PowerPoint and Excel\n\n \n Additional Information \n Doocey Group value a diverse workforce and welcome applications form all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. \n \n Please note that we operate with a preferred supplier list and will not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies with whom we do not have an existing agreement. \n \n By submitting your application, you consent to Doocey Group retaining your CV, application details, and personal information for the purpose of considering you for current and future employment opportunities. Your information will be stored securely and will only be shared internally as necessary.

At Tosca, we help the world’s leading retailers, growers, suppliers, and manufacturers eliminate waste, reduce costs, and improve supply chain efficiency through our reusable packaging and pooling solutions. We are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner UK & Ireland to lead the local people agenda and be part of the UKI leadership team. \n \n This role combines strategic partnership with hands-on HR delivery, helping leaders build capability, develop talent, and create a high-performing, inclusive workplace. The role has one local team member and is supported regionally by the Payroll, Talent Management and Talent Acquisition teams. \n \n \n What you’ll do \n\n • Partner with the Leadership Team to align people priorities with commercial objectives.\n, • Lead the talent and performance agenda and ensure strong local talent reviews, performance management, succession planning, and leadership development.\n, • Ensure excellent employee experience through effective delivery of core people processes across the employee lifecycle.\n, • Provide guidance on complex employee relations matters and employment legislation across the UK and Ireland.\n, • Build strong relationships across a matrix organization and effectively leverage regional and global HR expertise\n, • Lead and support change initiatives, helping leaders and teams navigate transformation successfully.\n, • Drive employee engagement and foster a high-performing, inclusive culture.\n, • Ensure HR data integrity and support informed decision-making through people analytics.\n\n \n \n What you’ll bring \n We are looking for an experienced HR leader who combines strong business acumen, sound HR judgement, and the ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on in the day to day. \n \n\n • +5y of HR experience in a business partner, HR Manager, or senior HR generalist role, ideally in an international or matrixed environment.\n, • Integrity, discretion, resilience, and proactive mindset needed in a fast-paced environment.\n, • Strong stakeholder management, influencing, and coaching skills, with the ability to build credibility at all levels.\n, • Passion for talent development, succession planning, performance management, and building high-performing teams.\n, • Strong knowledge of UK and Ireland employment law\n, • Comfortable using HR data and insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement.\n, • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field; postgraduate qualification or professional certification such as CIPD, SHRM, or HRCI is preferred.\n\n \n Furthermore \n\n • Location: Dudley office, on a hybrid working model and regular on-site presence.\n, • Reports to: HR Director EMEA.\n, • Total employee population in UK&I: +200\n, • Approximately 20% travel to Service Centers in Coventry, Wakefield, Featherstone, Swadlincote, and Rathcoole, with occasional international travel within Europe.\n\n \n \n About us \n At Tosca, we invest in our people, empowering them to grow, collaborate, and innovate. We offer a dynamic, international environment where ideas make an impact and where every role contributes to a more sustainable supply chain. Our culture values diversity, equity, inclusion, collaboration, and accountability, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. \n \n If you are passionate about shaping culture, enabling growth, and partnering with leaders to make a lasting impact, we look forward to hearing from you! \n \n \n Privacy Notice \n Your personal data will be processed by Tosca for recruitment purposes in accordance with GDPR and applicable local data protection laws. Tosca is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. \n \n External recruitment agencies will not be used for this position.

Join LGPS Central at a pivotal moment, where investment meets long-term impact. \n \n The Reward & Performance Partner will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering LGPS Central’s reward and performance agenda. The role will lead high-impact work across base pay, variable pay, benefits, pensions, benchmarking, job architecture, reward governance, and the development of a clear, consistent performance approach that strengthens accountability, performance culture and organisational outcomes. \n \n The role will help shape a reward and performance framework that is fair, transparent, market-informed and designed to support a high-performing, inclusive culture. The postholder will bring strong technical expertise, sharp analytical thinking, and credible stakeholder influence, working in close partnership with the Chief Transformation Officer, Head of People and the wider team, to drive well-evidenced decisions, stronger performance outcomes and meaningful people impact. \n \n This is a unique opportunity to shape reward and performance practices that support the People Strategy, embed V2MOM performance objectives, reflect regulatory expectations, strengthen organisational resilience, and serve the long-term interests of LGPS Central and its Partner Funds. \n \n What you’ll be doing: \n Reward Strategy and Framework Development \n\n • Deliver LGPS Central’s total reward review in line with the People Strategy and agreed reward principles\n, • Lead activity across base pay, variable pay, benefits, pensions and total reward\n, • Help shape a fair, transparent and market-informed reward framework\n, • Ensure reward recommendations support performance, inclusion and a positive employee experience\n, • Support reward practices that recognise performance, contribution and impact\n\n Benchmarking, Pay Analysis and Job Architecture \n\n • Lead the annual benchmarking cycle, working with external advisers where needed\n, • Deliver pay benchmarking, comp-ratio analysis, market insight and reward modelling\n, • Support the design and development of job architecture and clear job levelling\n, • Turn analysis into clear, evidence-based recommendations\n\n Performance approach, objectives and culture \n\n • Own and evolve LGPS Central’s performance approach, ensuring it is simple, consistent, outcome-focused and aligned to the People Strategy.\n, • Lead the development and embedding of a stronger performance culture, with clear expectations, meaningful performance conversations and evidence-based outcomes.\n, • Support leaders to set, cascade and calibrate V2MOM performance objectives so individual and team objectives are aligned to corporate priorities, business outcomes and cultural expectations.\n, • Use performance insight, calibration outputs and colleague data to identify trends, strengthen accountability and improve the quality and consistency of performance outcomes.\n\n Variable pay and performance-linked reward \n\n • Lead the delivery and modelling of variable pay and incentive frameworks, drawing on external expertise where needed.\n, • Ensure performance metrics are integrated into incentive design, aligned to V2MOM objectives, the corporate scorecard, business priorities and risk expectations.\n, • Own the connection between performance outcomes and pay decisions, ensuring reward outcomes are fair, consistent, evidence-based and clearly governed.\n, • Ensure variable pay approaches support sustainable performance, strong governance, appropriate risk outcomes and a positive colleague experience.\n, • Promote credible performance-linked reward through clear principles, robust calibration and transparent decision-making.\n\n Governance, reporting, and stakeholder engagement \n\n • Prepare high-quality committee papers, analysis, and recommendations for PCRC, RemCo, NomCo and other governance forums.\n, • Engage the Senior Leadership Group, Executive Committee, the Chief People & Transformation Officer and other senior stakeholders.\n, • Manage relationships with external reward advisers and other third-party partners.\n, • Present reward data, options, and recommendations clearly, with appropriate context and risk insight.\n, • Build trusted relationships across the business to strengthen understanding, confidence and engagement in reward and performance practices.\n\n Data, systems, and process improvement \n\n • Own reward data, modelling and analysis, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and strong governance.\n, • Identify opportunities to improve reward processes, reporting, data quality, and system use.\n, • Develop efficient, reliable pay modelling tools and analytical approaches.\n, • Ensure reward activity is delivered in a controlled, well-documented and auditable way.\n\n Compliance, regulation, and risk management \n\n • Ensure reward structures and recommendations reflect FCA requirements and broader governance expectations.\n, • Support reward activity in line with LGPS Central’s risk culture, risk appetite, and internal policies.\n, • Identify and escalate reward-related risks, issues, and as appropriate.\n, • Build a strong understanding of the LGPS landscape, implicationsPartner Fund expectations and the wider impact of reward decisions\n\n \n About Us \n LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for fourteen local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £100bn+ of their assets. It is one of six Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK. \n LGPS Central’s Partner Funds are: \n\n • Cheshire Pension Fund\n, • Derbyshire Pension Fund\n, • Leicestershire Pension Fund\n, • Nottinghamshire Pension Fund\n, • Shropshire Pension Fund\n, • Staffordshire Pension Fund\n, • West Midlands Pension Fund\n, • Worcestershire Pension Fund\n, • Gloucestershire Pension Fund\n, • Hampshire Pension Fund\n, • Suffolk County Council\n, • Wiltshire Pension Fund\n, • Norfolk Pension Fund\n, • Oxfordshire Pension Fund\n\n \n The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class. \n \n LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links. \n \n Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds \n \n Requirements \n\n • Significant reward experience in financial services, asset management, or a similarly regulated environment.\n, • Strong technical reward expertise, analytical depth and a good understanding of performance frameworks, objective setting and performance calibration.\n, • Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders and committees with confidence and credibility.\n, • Excellent judgement, attention to detail and the ability to balance rigour with pragmatism.\n, • Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders, boards, and external partners.\n, • Commercially aware, with the ability to align people and reward priorities to organisational goals and financial context.\n, • High degree of professional ethics, integrity, and gravitas.\n, • Strong analytical skills, including the ability to use performance, pay and workforce insight to support robust, evidence-based decisions.\n, • Highly effective partnering skills, with the ability to build trust, create momentum and work across the organisation.\n, • A growth mindset, with the ability to learn quickly, drive continuous improvement and bring fresh thinking across reward and performance.\n\n \n Qualifications: \n\n • Degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline.\n, • Reward, HR, finance, pensions or related professional qualification would be advantageous.\n\n \n What do we offer? \n We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy: \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme\n, • 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays\n, • 2 days paid volunteering days\n, • An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays\n, • Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities\n, • Welfare and Family-friendly policies\n, • Enhanced pay for new parents\n, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - 24-7 Health & Wellbeing Support\n, • Vitality Private Medical Insurance\n, • Hybrid Working\n, • Company Service Awards\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme\n, • Company Electric Vehicle Scheme\n, • Nominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 - Personnel Today Awards 2022\n, • Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year - FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023\n, • Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023\n, • Winner of LAPF Investment Innovation\n, • Winner of Pool of the Year 2025\n

Join LGPS Central at a pivotal moment, where investment oversight, long-term stewardship and real-world impact come together. \n \n This role is based in Wolverhampton and will play a key part in providing internal oversight of LGPS Central’s pooled investment funds and internally managed investments across all asset classes. The role will help ensure our investment portfolios are well governed, appropriately challenged and aligned with our objectives, investment beliefs, risk appetite and Partner Fund expectations. \n \n The postholder will work closely with the Head of Centre of Excellence, CIO, Investment Teams and wider stakeholders to assess fund performance, investment risk, portfolio construction, manager quality and alignment with agreed mandates. This will include qualitative and quantitative oversight across areas such as listed equities, fixed income, property, private credit, private equity, infrastructure and other emerging asset classes. \n \n As a senior member of the investment function, the postholder will provide clear, evidence-based insight to support strong decision-making. They may also be required to present at Investment Committee, ORCA and other governance forums, helping LGPS Central maintain a transparent, robust and proactive approach to investment oversight. \n \n This role is a certified role under the Senior Manager’s Certification Regime and will be subject to assessments in Fitness and Propriety and any other regulatory requirements. \n \n What you’ll be doing: \n Investment Oversight and Risk Management \n\n • Lead holistic qualitative risk assessments of internal funds, covering both investment and non-investment risks.\n, • Review fund performance, manager quality and alignment with LGPS Central’s fund objectives.\n, • Assess whether portfolios are being managed in line with agreed mandates, investment beliefs, risk parameters and governance expectations.\n, • Develop and monitor risk metrics, identifying emerging risks across asset classes.\n, • Provide clear views on whether oversight and actions taken by Investment Teams are adequate, reasonable and proactive.\n, • Oversee investments across a broad range of asset classes, including listed equities, fixed income, property, private credit, private equity, infrastructure and other emerging assets.\n, • Contribute to long-term investment thinking, particularly where risk-adjusted returns, liquidity and Partner Fund outcomes need to be carefully balanced.\n\n \n Portfolio Construction and Asset Allocation \n\n • Help shape and challenge asset allocation frameworks, considering risk, return, liquidity and market conditions.\n, • Contribute to tactical asset allocation analysis, modelling and investment thinking.\n, • Provide insight into portfolio construction and help ensure portfolios remain aligned to LGPS Central’s long-term objectives.\n, • Support the CIO and Head of Centre of Excellence with financial and performance oversight of LGPS Central’s investment portfolios.\n\n \n Governance, Risk and Compliance \n\n • Support a clear, auditable and repeatable approach to investment oversight.\n, • Ensure oversight activity is aligned with LGPS Central’s governance framework, Investment Delegation Policy and internal standards.\n, • Present oversight findings and risk assessments to Investment Committee and other governance forums when required.\n, • Support the development of a strong first line control environment within the Investment function.\n, • Integrate responsible investment and ESG considerations into oversight activity, where relevant.\n\n \n Stakeholder Engagement \n\n • Build strong and credible relationships with Investment Teams, Portfolio Managers, Partner Fund Client Directors, senior leaders and wider colleagues.\n, • Work collaboratively across teams to provide practical, constructive and well-evidenced oversight.\n, • Present complex investment information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.\n, • Act as a trusted source of insight, challenge and support across the business.\n\n \n About us \n LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for fourteen local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £100bn+ of their assets. It is one of six Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK. \n LGPS Central’s Partner Funds are: \n\n • Cheshire Pension Fund\n, • Derbyshire Pension Fund\n, • Leicestershire Pension Fund\n, • Nottinghamshire Pension Fund\n, • Shropshire Pension Fund\n, • Staffordshire Pension Fund\n, • West Midlands Pension Fund\n, • Worcestershire Pension Fund\n, • Gloucestershire Pension Fund\n, • Hampshire Pension Fund\n, • Suffolk County Council\n, • Wiltshire Pension Fund\n, • Norfolk Pension Fund\n, • Oxfordshire Pension Fund\n\n \n The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class. \n \n LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links. \n \n Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds \n \n Requirements \n\n • Proven experience in investment oversight, manager selection, risk management, asset allocation or portfolio analysis.\n, • Experience gained within a pension fund, asset manager, investment consultant or similar institutional investor environment.\n, • Strong understanding of financial markets and a broad range of asset classes.\n, • Experience assessing investment performance, portfolio construction, risk and manager quality.\n, • Good understanding of strategic and tactical asset allocation methodologies.\n, • Ability to analyse complex investment portfolios and provide practical, evidence-based insight.\n, • Strong understanding of investment and non-investment risk management frameworks.\n, • Experience working with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, investment teams, service providers or regulatory bodies.\n, • Strong analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail.\n, • Ability to anticipate issues, challenge constructively and propose practical solutions.\n, • Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.\n, • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, investment analysis tools and financial modelling.\n, • Ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple priorities.\n, • High degree of professional ethics, integrity and judgement.\n, • Good understanding of ESG factors and how they can affect investment performance, risk and opportunity.\n\n \n Qualifications: \n\n • Bachelor’s degree required.\n, • CFA or equivalent qualification preferred.\n, • IMC preferred.\n, • Has, or can meet, all requirements of being an FCA approved person.\n\n \n What do we offer? \n We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy: \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme\n, • 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays\n, • 2 days paid volunteering days\n, • An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays\n, • Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities\n, • Welfare and Family-friendly policies\n, • Enhanced pay for new parents\n, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - 24-7 Health & Wellbeing Support\n, • Vitality Private Medical Insurance\n, • Hybrid Working\n, • Company Service Awards\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme\n, • Company Electric Vehicle Scheme\n, • Nominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 - Personnel Today Awards 2022\n, • Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year - FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023\n, • Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023\n, • Winner of LAPF Investment Innovation\n, • Winner of Pool of the Year 2025\n

Vacancy: Local Branch Management Specialist-UK-Wolverhampton \n Zoomlion has covered more than 100 countries and regions worldwide and has already made market arrangements to follow the Belt and Road initiative. Zoomlion products have been well sold to the markets in the Middle East, South America, Africa, Southeast Asia, Russia as well as many high-end markets in the USA, Europe and Australia. The company has subsidiaries in nearly 20 countries in East Asia, Southeast Asia and Europe, etc., also industrial and technological parks in Italy, Germany, India, Brazil and Belarus as well as more than 50 resident offices around the world. Zoomlion is ranked 4th globally in the machinery manufacturing industry. \n \n Responsibilities \n ① Branch construction, including lease contract signing, expense budget preparation, expenditure control, invoice sorting and reimbursement; \n ② Communication, implementation, and self-inspection of company branch management systems and compliance requirements, branch 6S on-site management; branch office asset inventory and facility equipment inspection and repair reporting; \n ③ Machine/spare parts receiving, shipping, inventory counting, and checking inventory operation standardization and book-inventory consistency; \n ④ Reception of customers and external parties, daily interaction with landlords and partners \n \n Kindly email your CV to fatiha.mokhtari@zoomlion-zitc.com or 00807354@zoomlion-zitc.com \n Subject: Application for Local Branch Management Specialist-UK-Wolverhampton vacancy.

Design ManagerThe RoleDeliver technical solutions in response to the needs of the company's programme of work. Take responsibility for the technical compliance, quality and appropriateness of solutions delivered.Lead design consultants and multi-disciplinary engineering teams to deliver the design solutions to schedule and budget.Support the project delivery teams by providing concept, basic and detailed design solutions based on client and site-specific requirements for clean water, wastewater and biosolids treatment solutions, pipelines, trunk mains, sewers, pumping stations and networks.Ensure timely delivery of technical solutions in response to the needs of the project schedule and the company's programme of workKey Responsibilities- Take ownership and accountability for the technical appropriateness of the project solutions delivered throughout the project life cycle.- Ensure design work is correct and complies with the customer and statutory standards, regulations, and specifications.- Manage the agreed contract with external design consultants, ensuring that duties are discharged under the contract and, if not, that appropriate action is taken.- Manage the development and delivery of appropriate, robust, reliable, operable, and maintainable asset designs that meet the project objectives.- Management of multi-disciplinary teams of Engineers from within the business, consultants, and partner companies in the production of project solutions to the required level of design.- Production and management of project engineering budgets and schedules for review by the head of engineering before submission to the Project Manager.- Implement change control processes to track and manage the development of the Engineering element of a project to ensure all budgetary, programme and scope changes arecorrectly managed.- Ensure that all engineering outputs provided are following Health and Safety Legislation, documented Business Processes, Quality Management Systems & best practices, e.g., checked and verified: calculations, drawings, specifications, and compliance with appropriate standards.- Evaluate designs and solutions.- Support supply chain selection for specialists' input on the design.- Collaboration with other technical, operational, maintenance, and strategic stakeholders, and design coordinators.- Liaison with Engineering Managers, Project Managers and consultants concerning project issues, scope changes, risks, etc.- Temporary Works: Understanding of what encompasses Temporary Works and the supporting engineering, understanding of the types of temporary works designs available and what responsibilities the associated roles (designer/coordinator/contractor) have and engagement of internal and external temporary works designers.About youEssentialDesirable- Design and management experience- Foul water drainage system Safety | Communication | Quality | Integrity | TeamSpirit | Caring | Trust | Pride- Potable Water Mains- Building Information Modelling (BIM) and common data environments- Degree/HNC qualified, or equivalent, in civil engineering- Member of a recognised engineering institution, Incorporated Engineer, or Chartered Engineer and or working towards membership- Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with both clients and staff- Self-driven and results-oriented with a positive outlook- People management, time management, project design managementTPBN1_UKTJ

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000Location:WolverhamptonJob Type: Permanent | Full TimeWe're looking for a qualified Management Accountant to join a growing finance team. This is a hands-on role with responsibility for month-end reporting, balance sheet control and maintaining accurate financial records, while supporting continuous improvement across the finance function. Key Responsibilities\n\n • Prepare monthly management accounts with P&L and balance sheet analysis.\n, • Produce and post journals, including accruals and prepayments.\n, • Take ownership of fixed asset accounting, including CapEx, capitalisation, depreciation and disposals.\n, • Maintain the fixed asset register and ensure accurate accounting for capital expenditure.\n, • Manage payroll accounting and operational cost reporting.\n, • Complete balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding items.\n, • Support month-end close, statutory accounts and external audit requirements.\n, • Assist with financial controls, reporting improvements and finance systems development.\n, • Partner with budget holders to provide financial analysis and support business decision-making.\nAbout You\n\n, • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.\n, • Previous experience producing management accounts.\n, • Strong understanding of fixed assets, CapEx accounting and balance sheet reconciliations.\n, • Experience with journals, accruals and prepayments.\n, • Good knowledge of UK GAAP.\n, • Strong Excel skills and experience using ERP systems.\n, • Proactive, analytical and able to work in a fast-paced environment.\n

Communications & Public Affairs Officer needed in Dudley Paying £200 per day ref 135185Full time hours on a temporarybasisKey ResponsibilitiesSupport the development and delivery of the corporate communications strategy.Plan and deliver integrated communications campaigns across multiple channels.Produce high-quality content for internal and external audiences, including press releases, briefings, newsletters, reports, presentations, web content, and social media.Manage relationships with media representatives and respond to media enquiries.Promote and protect the reputation through proactive communications activity.Provide communications advice and support to senior officers, councillors, and service managers.Support public affairs and stakeholder engagement activity across the organisation.Monitor media coverage, campaign effectiveness, and stakeholder feedback, producing reports and recommendations.Lead or support communications responses during high-profile, sensitive, or crisis situations.Ensure all communications are accessible and comply with branding guidelines.Act as a brand champion, maintaining consistency across all communication channels and corporate materials.If you are interested in the role, please email your CV toquoting the reference number.Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please bepreparedTPBN1_UKTJ

Join a Skilled Precision Engineering TeamWe are recruiting for an experienced Tooling Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Wednesbury. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled engineer with a background in precision grinding and tooling refurbishment to join a business that values quality, craftsmanship and continuous improvement.Working within a specialist tooling environment, you will be responsible for manufacturing, maintaining and reconditioning precision tooling to exacting engineering standards.Key ResponsibilitiesGrind tungsten carbide dies to extremely tight dimensional tolerances and high-quality surface finishes.Re-condition tooling in accordance with engineering drawings and technical specifications.Precision grind carbide plugs using resin-bonded angle wheels to achieve the required finish and performance.Set up, adjust and carry out routine maintenance on grinding equipment to ensure optimum machine performance.Inspect completed components using precision measuring equipment including:MicrometersBore gaugesVernier callipersDial indicatorsRead and interpret engineering drawings, geometric tolerances and technical specifications.Maintain high standards of quality, accuracy and housekeeping within the tooling department.About YouTo be successful in this role, you will have previous experience within a precision tooling or toolroom environment and possess excellent attention to detail.Essential ExperienceOperating Jones & Shipman 1076 & 1077 internal and external cylindrical grinding machines.Experience using a CATMUR Tripet grinder.Competent operating a Mascot 1600 lathe.Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and work to extremely tight tolerances.Strong understanding of precision inspection techniques and measuring equipment.Excellent problem-solving skills and commitment to producing high-quality work.DesirableExperience using an Aberlink Co-ordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) for dimensional inspection.What's on Offer?Competitive salary of £34,464 per annumPermanent, full-time positionMonday to Friday day shift (8:00am 4:00pm)Stable and well-established manufacturing businessClean, organised and professional engineering environmentOpportunity to work with specialist tooling and precision engineering equipmentIf you're an experienced Tooling Engineer looking to join a respected manufacturer where quality and precision are at the heart of everything they do, we'd love to hear from you.TPBN1_UKTJ

Toolmaker -Walsall up to £40kMy client is an established manufacturing company producing a wide range of plastics and metal components for a variety of customers and industries.They are currently looking for a proven toolmaker to join their business. You will be responsible for: -Manufacturing of new diecast / plastic mould tooling and tooling modifications from 2D tool drawings and 3D CAD.Provide lead-times and hours on the scope of work required as and when requested.Consult with Engineering and advise on tooling design where applicable.Liaise with subcontractors and service providers as and when required.Setting up tooling to produce die castings / plastic mouldings.Assessment of tooling condition ensuring they are safe and can run right first time on set up.Repair damaged tooling as appropriate.Reporting, when necessary, large repairs that will result in downtime, and external costs.Work closely with quality identifying tool corrections to meet customer drawing requirements.Support maintenance toolmakers as when requested to ensure production demands are met.Primary Tasks/Activities include, but not limited to: -Grinding of parting lines and cavity pins.Polishing of cores, cavities and runner systems using various media including diamond paste and polishing stones to achieve desired finish.Use of all tool room machinery and equipment for example, lathe, milling and grinding machines, CNC machinery, EDM machinery and measuring equipment such as shadowgraph, digital DRO and DTI, slip gauges micrometre and vernier callipers.Final fitting of seal off faces, pins and moving cores.Validation of external, incoming supplier processs where applicable to tooling.Preparing new tools for sampling including completion of necessary paperwork.Where appropriate, complete dimensional checks of works completed.Review of tool modification requests and reporting of scope of work to engineering dpt.Stripping down, cleaning and bluing out of tooling to determine tooling condition, and longevity and repairing as appropriate.Use of overhead crane and other toolroom lifting equipment.Changing cores, slides and inserts of tooling variations in toolroom or production environment.Assessment and problem solving with setters on diecasting machines to resolve production issues.Replacing ejector pins, date codes and other cavity parts to meet deadlines and the safe efficient running of tools.Repair, adjustment or correction of tools to meet customer drawings.Consider and share ideas on tooling improvements to reduce running costs, improve efficiencies and prevent breakages.Complete appropriate paperwork to maintain records as required and in line with company management document system.Miscellaneous Tasks/Activities: -Attend design review meetings as required.Evaluate new tooling and report findings.Attend and support engineering and engineering meetings.Skills/Knowledge Required: -Ideally you will be an apprentice trained toolmaker with ideally supporting qualifications in engineering and engineering practices.An in-depth knowledge of die casting and or injection moulding environment or press tooling.Can demonstrate previous experience of new tool manufacture.Can demonstrate experience in mechanical engineering.Ability to read blueprints, drawings and interpret 3D CAD models.Knowledge of CAD software AutoCAD / SolidWorks would be an advantage but is not essential.Attention to detail.The ability or knowledge of CAD/CAM software would be great but again is not essential.Good analytical problem-solving skills.Ability to communicate effectively and have good interpersonal skills with peers and work colleagues around you.You must currently reside in the United Kingdom and hold full right to work. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.TPBN1_UKTJ

PED Business Development Executive (Internal)Contract & Location : Full-time - Office Based 5 days per week, Walsall, West Midlands.Purpose of the RoleThe Business Development Executive is responsible for driving growth while supporting the commercial performance of the business. Working closely with the Managing Director and Area Sales Managers, the role focuses on finding new customers, developing new and existing relationships whilst promoting products and services. The Business Development Executive should also provide detailed sales analysis, forecasting, supplier performance, and identify opportunities to maximise sales, profitability, and long standing customer relationships.About the CompanyPrime Electrical Distributors (PED) was established in November 2023, operating from its 40,000 square foot premises in Walsall, West Midlands. Already established as a key strategic partner to Electrical Wholesalers, PED continues to strive to become a market leading distributor of domestic, commercial, and industrial products. With a huge portfolio of leading brands and products, alongside its own in-house brand Devola specialising in the HVAC category. PED has become a first choice purchasing option for businesses due to competitive pricing, high inventory levels, and superb customer service and experience. Through production of its Product Price Guide, and customer focused sales strategies, early sales and strong growth year on year continue to be the on-going trend, making PED a desirable business for anyone with ambition and drive to be a part of.Business Development:Through lead generation, find new sales leads via warm outbound calling, emails and social media methods.Keep close contact with existing customers to ensure high levels of satisfaction and retention, resulting in a consistent and growing level of spend.Monitor industry trends through market research with the interaction of suppliers and customers to track competitor actions and identify sales growth opportunities.Working closely with the Managing Director identify new brand and product opportunities to increase revenue, executing high initial and ongoing sales through strong marketing, promotions and other sales activities.Build and deliver e-mail campaigns, and report on resulting revenue and results.At all times display effective communication, data analysis and strong negotiation to increase sales and margin.Work closely with the External Sales team to deliver combined growth and customer satisfaction.Field incoming sales calls transferring them from enquiries to orders.Efficiently and accurately reply to customer enquiries and quotations via e-mail.Support the organistation of company events by interaction with suppliers, customers and colleagues.Through Social Media platforms, develop the awareness and reputation of the business.Other Duties:Assist with the production of bi-annual company catalogue, reviewing product updates, pricing and advertising.Work in conjunction with the design team to ensure product literature, data sheets and point of sale material is maintained to a current and high level.Assist with the launch of new ranges and products.Working in conjunction with the purchasing team ensure the business inventory is kept to the relevant level in conjunction with sales demand, creating an efficient stock turn result.Monitor and reduce aged stock within the company through varied sales techniques.The Individual & Contract :Knowledge & ExperienceEssentialPrevious experience in sales and business development.High levels of communication through both clear verbal and written skills.Strong analytical and numerical skills.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.Excellent attention to detail.Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.Ability to work collaboratively across departments.DesirableKnowledge of customer onboarding methods and skills.Resilience and drive, handling rejection and meeting sales targets.Understanding of sales KPIs and profitability.Commercial awareness & analytical thinking.Planning and organization.Strong communication skills.Attention to detail.Teamwork.Adaptability.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)High levels of customer interaction through both reactive and pro-active methods.Onboarding of new accounts.New customer spend levels.Contact and regeneration of lapsed accounts.Additional stockists of own brand range of products.Turnover and margin of own brand products.Reduction in aged and obsolete stock.The initial package would include:£34,000 basic salary.£3,000 potential bonus (based on KPI achievement).Pension Scheme.22 days annual leave plus all bank holidays.Company events.TPBN1_UKTJ

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and proactive Public affairs & Communications Officer to join a leading business membership organisation. This role will play a key part in shaping policy communications, influencing decision-makers, and ensuring the voice of local businesses is heard across the region.Key ResponsibilitiesLead communications and engagement activity relating to policy, public affairs and business advocacy.Build strong relationships with members, stakeholders, policymakers and business leaders.Research and identify political, economic and policy issues affecting businesses.Develop responses to consultations, policy changes and regulatory developments.Produce engaging content including reports, newsletters, magazine articles, thought leadership pieces and briefing papers.Organise and attend member meetings, events, consultations and networking activities.Commission and analyse business research, surveys and economic intelligence.Represent business interests at external forums, roundtables and stakeholder meetings.Identify funding and grant opportunities relevant to members.About YouWe are looking for an excellent communicator who can translate complex information into clear, engaging messages. You'll be confident building relationships, influencing stakeholders and managing multiple priorities.Essential Requirements:Minimum 12 months' experience in policy, public affairs, strategic communications or a similar role.Strong writing, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.Experience influencing internal and external audiences.Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret research and business intelligence.Ability to work independently and collaboratively.Access to own transport and willingness to travel across the region.Ideal CandidateExperience within a membership organisation, business support environment or public affairs setting would be highly advantageous. A good understanding of the West Midlands business landscape and the challenges facing local businesses is desirable.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys influencing change, building meaningful relationships and giving businesses a stronger voice across the region.Hours: Full-time (35 hours) or Part-time (minimum 21 hours, 3 days per week)Contract: PermanentBenefits: 27 days holiday + bank holidays, birthday leave, enhanced Christmas shutdown, pension scheme, healthcare scheme, death in service cover.SALARY IS BASED ON FULL TIME ROLE, AND PRO RATA SALARY WILL BE OFFERED FOR A PART TIME ROLETPBN1_UKTJ

Our client:Extremely successful, market leading food retailer with significant turnover.Highly commercial environment with a fast-paced culture focused on exceeding customer expectations.This Buyer Fresh Food role is a new position and is ideal for an individual who wants to progress their career in a growing retailer.Excellent Flexible working - 3 days a week in the office and the rest from home (offer flexible hours)The role:As Buyer fresh Food you will develop, implement, and review a customer centric category strategy for the category developing innovative buying strategies which exceed customer expectations.The Buyer Fresh Food will create and deliver the category vision focusing on growing cash sales and margin delivery. As well as building long-lasting mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers.Being an excellent negotiator the Buyer Fresh Food will negotiate JBPs that deliver on category objectivesIn the role the Buyer Fresh Food will source new suppliers and products that will excite consumers and create value, choice and quality growing sales and margin.The Buyer Fresh Food will develop promotional plans and in store activations that drive footfall and consumer value perception.The Buyer Fresh Food will develop and manage a cost reduction strategy that delivers targeted margin and will have a strong understanding of market dynamics, commodities etcUsing data and insights you will work with internal and external stakeholders including merchandising, marketing and retail operations to drive the delivery of your strategyIdeal candidate:This Buyer Fresh Food role is ideal for a commercial individual who has fresh food buying experience gained from UK food retail or wholesale. You will have managed large-scale negotiations with leading branded manufacturersIt is essential to be able to demonstrate hands on buying and have negotiated directly with suppliers demonstrating different tactics and styles. The Buyer Fresh Food will have a proven track record in delivering successful JBPsIn addition, you will demonstrate a passion for the customer, product and a flair for commercialityWorking as part of a team you must have excellent relationship building skills you will be able to communicate and influence with internal and external stakeholders.As Buyer Fresh Food you must have good insight and data analysis skills and be able to action opportunities to drive profitYou will have excellent planning and organization skills and will be able to work independently on your own initiative, a self-starter with can-do attitudeBenefits & details:You will thrive in a matrix blue chip structure that is down to earth and personable.Excellent package up to £70,000 plus car allowance bonus and benefitsLocation 3 days a week in the office and the rest from home also offer flexible hoursPlease send your CV using the form on this page, quoting reference 1/17692/7a. Confidentiality assured.Whilst we would like to respond to all our on-line applicants, regrettably we are unable to do so due to the high volumes we receive. If you do not hear back within 14 days unfortunately the relevant consultant has decided not to progress with your application. For alternative opportunities please search our vacancies on our website.Seven Search & Selection Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary (interim) workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.TPBN1_UKTJ

In this position, you will be responsible for managing and delivering assigned Engineering and/or In-service programs within Global Defence Systems.As the single point of contact for all activities in this role, you will work closely with supporting business functions such as Functional Engineering disciplines, Project Teams, Supply Chain, Quality, Programme Managers, Operations leadership, and the Engineering Manager to develop and deliver New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ''World's Best Companies 2025'' ranking.Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space.IPT LeadWolverhamptonSITE BASEDSkills: Systems Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical, Hydro/Electrical, Hydro/Mechanical, Actuation Systems, Technical Program ManagementSafran - Here, we craft excellence together.We are looking for passionate individuals to join our GDS Engineering team as a IPT Lead at our Wolverhampton site.In this position, you will be responsible for managing and delivering assigned Engineering and/or In-service programs within Global Defence Systems.As the single point of contact for all activities in this role, you will work closely with supporting business functions such as Functional Engineering disciplines, Project Teams, Supply Chain, Quality, Programme Managers, Operations leadership, and the Engineering Manager to develop and deliver New Product Introduction (NPI) programs that are compliant, on time, and within target costs, or to support production work packages and provide resolution to issues.It is essential that you develop and maintain an excellent relationship with the customer(s) as the main point of contact to ensure that deliverables and requirements are met according to the customer's needs.What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like? Develop and maintain project plans to ensure that all engineering deliverables are defined. Monitoring projects to ensure adherence to schedule, cost, and engineering deliverables, particularly regarding technical issues. Collaborating with the associated Project Manager to maintain financial and resource forecasts for the project(s). Establish and maintain engineering project forecasts for resource allocation and expenditure to support annual budgeting. Reviewing and managing technical risks, associated costs and developing mitigation plans, and proactively implementing them with regular reviews to support project plans. Coordinating the Project Team through regular startup meetings. Facilitating communication flow from Senior Management to engineering staff and serving as an upward conduit for feedback from engineering staff to senior management. Providing effective and timely reporting of project status to a regular cadence. Implementing a 'visible management' philosophy. Demonstrating leadership skills by effectively leading a team of engineers and technicians, extracting the best performance from team members. Allocating and managing project tasks assigned to team members. Demonstrating agility in assessing and adjusting priorities to align with business needs. Collaborating with the Engineering Manager to facilitate staff development through mentorship of team members. Ensuring adherence to engineering processes. Engineering products to specification, ensuring compliance with all technical requirements, including statutory, legal, and ethical standards. Monitoring and controlling product costs to meet agreed targets. Addressing issues related to the in-service use of project equipment and implementing timely corrective actions. Managing the progression and resolution of FRACA (Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action) issues raised within the teamAt Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.About Safran Actuation Systems UKSafran Actuation Systems UK is a world-class centre for the design, manufacture and support of actuation and flight-control solutions used across commercial, military and rotary platforms. With major sites in Wolverhampton and Banbury, our teams play a critical role in delivering innovative, reliable and safe systems that keep aircraft performing at their best.Our UK Actuation business brings together engineering excellence, advanced manufacturing capability and a proud heritage within the aerospace sector. Whether supporting major global programmes or developing the next generation of actuation technologies, our people are at the heart of everything we do.As part of Safran's global network, joining Safran Actuation Systems UK means becoming part of a highly skilled, collaborative and forward-thinking team with opportunities to grow, innovate and make a meaningful impact in the future of aerospace.At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role.Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.Essential skills: Qualified to Degree-Level, Chartered Engineer, or possess relevant experience in the product line or a similar field, with a minimum of 5 years of experience. Demonstrates broad technical and intellectual capability, with the ability to effectively interface with a wide range of professionally qualified individuals in both external and internal business disciplines. Highly motivated, capable of driving results through direct leadership and the effective utiliation of resources.Desirable skills: Demonstrates determination and commitment, with a proven track record of taking responsibility and calculated risks. Capable of quickly assessing risks and providing timely corrective actions when necessary. Possesses strong organizational and time management skills, with a keen attention to detail. Recognized for exceptional leadership skills. Structured and organized, with proficiency in planning, reporting, and communication; able to effectively manage multiple tasks concurrently. Previous experience in an Aerospace environment is preferred within. Electro-Mechanical and/or Hydro-Mechanical Actuation systems. Possesses 5 or more years of engineering experience within transport, nuclear, military, automotive, or other safety-related industries.* Chartered Engineering status is desirableTPBN1_UKTJ

In a NutshellWe have an exciting opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our team within Vistry North West Midlands within our Divisional Project Team, at our Wolverhampton office. This is a great opportunity for a QS looking for a new challenge, or an Assistant QS looking to make the step up. As our Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing all costs relating to our projects. Your focus is to minimize the costs of a project and enhance margin and value for money, whilst still achieving the required standards and quality. This will also include procurement, subcontract management inclusive of administration of the contract, monthly payments, and final account settlement.We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for youCompetitive basic salary and annual bonusCompany car, car allowance or travel allowanceSalary sacrifice car scheme available to all employeesUp to 39 days annual leave plus bank holidays2 Volunteering days per annumPrivate medical insurance, with employee paid coverEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leaveCompetitive pension scheme through salary sacrificeLife assurance at 4 x your annual salaryShare save and share incentive schemesChristmas company shutdownEmployee rewards portal with many more benefitsIn return, what we would like from youBehave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and QualityHNC in Surveying or Construction or equivalentExperience of working within the Construction industry for a residential housing developerExcellent IT, analytical and communication skillsStrong mathematical abilityAbility to assess and analyse informationGood business senseGood understanding of budget managementNegotiating and networking skillsCOINs user experienceEnthusiasmFlexibilityAble to work within a busy team and under pressureGood team working skillsAccurate with an eye for detailA methodical approachWilling to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require itDesirableHND or higher qualificationProfessional membership of MCIOB or RICS preferable or working towards such qualificationNational House builder experienceDifferent methods of construction i.e. Timber FrameMore about the Quantity Surveyor roleWorking closely with other departments, including Land, Development and Construction, you will attend design meetings to advise on all areas that may have a cost implicationAttend development meetings when appropriate.Upon receipt of Contract Documentation, you will be responsible for checking all contract drawings to identify errors, omissions, anomalies and areas where unnecessary cost may ariseReceive initial tender information and assist in the preparation of the proposed tender lists and updating of subsequent procurement programmesDistribute design information packages and tender drawings, whilst preparing all tender documentation and letters including carrying out preliminary checks on subcontractorsPreparing construction cost analysis, which includes analysis of quotations resulting from the tender enquiry, requesting additional and outstanding information as requiredAssess site staffing levels and build programmes with the Construction Director to ascertain preliminary costs, including collating all cost information and preparing the start on site budgetArrange and adjudicate budget settlement meetings, with the support of the wider Commercial teamPrepare stage payment schedules to assist in the financing of the worksCarry out pre-order meetings including all necessary Health & Safety requirements, finalising a tender sum and agreeing a stage payment schedule for payment purposes before preparing all contract documentation and placing the orderPlace subcontractor orders, including interviews and checking references on selected subcontractors. You will then negotiate the contract sum within the budget, including finalising costs to cover all late variationsIssue variation orders and development changes alongside providing cost advice on major variations prior to issue. You will issue revised contract drawings to subcontractors; negotiating the cost of variations including liaising between Buyers and Build Managers. You will provide a full range of pricing information for purchaser's extrasCheck all costs posted to each contract, collate and reconcile all costs resulting from subcontract works, variation orders, site instructions, material order and preliminary / running costs. This will include providing monthly analysis of costs and identify possible areas of over expenditure at future datesCheck and arrange subcontractor payments, obtaining necessary authorisation for passing payments for all elements of subcontractor works. You will agree final accounts with subcontractors, ensuring all works have been carried out within budget and analysing costs to assist on future estimatesTake responsibility for the preparation of documents for the basis of external valuation with the client's agent (CSA, Stage payment schedule, Tick offs)Keep the RAMS schedule updated and issued to all relevant partiesLiaise with the Customer Service department on post-completion defects, providing cost advice where necessaryAttend site meetings, project team meetings, subcontractor meetings and surveying meetings as requiredAny other reasonable duties as directed by your line manager to support the wider teamsFinally, let's tell you a bit more about usWe build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.Join us in making Vistry.#LI-AD1TPBN1_UKTJ

Location: Dudley Pay rate: £51,163 per annumContact: Permanent, Full-timeHours: 37 hours per week, between 8.00am – 6.00pm (Monday – Friday with occasional weekends and evenings)Black Country Living Museum is seeking a new Head of Interpretation and Collections to lead our Interpretation and Collections teams. This is an exciting opportunity to drive the development of inclusive, creative, and audience-focused interpretation while overseeing the care and accessibility of our collections.Our collections and stories are at the heart of everything we do. The successful candidate will lead the development of engaging and historically authentic interpretation, ensuring our heritage is brought to life through compelling storytelling, collections, costume and display. You will play a key role in enhancing the visitor experience and increasing access to our designated collection for a wide range of audiences.What will you be doing?\n\n • Leading cross-departmental teams to deliver inclusive and participatory interpretation interventions that support collections access.\n, • Developing sustainable solutions for collections care and costume development. \n, • Developing a strategic approach to the Museum's collecting policy to inform acquisitions, disposals, site developments and public programmes. \n, • Leading on the development of a new interpretation strategy with audiences, inclusivity and access at its core.\n, • Delivering high-quality, inclusive and historically accurate research and content for interpretation projects and programmes including living interpretation, publications, exhibitions, formal and informal learning, online content, and events.\nWhat are we looking for? \n\n, • Experience of delivering interpretation and collections care in a physical environment.\n, • Substantial experience of developing interpretative content for target audiences, utilising creative and inclusive approaches to storytelling.\n, • A collaborative work ethic and ability to influence and negotiate with people.\n, • Experience of successfully managing and developing external relationships and partnership-working.\n, • People management experience.\n, • A creative and pragmatic thinker.\nWhat can you expect?\n\n, • Unique Working environment.\n, • Opportunity to learn new skills.\n, • Competitive rewards & benefits.\n, • Supportive & inclusive work culture.\n, • Positive attitude to work-life balance.\nWho are we? We are an award-winning 29-acre open-air museum, celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2028. We champion the Black Country, celebrate its people and communities and share our distinctive heritage, creating pride today and possibility for the future.Black Country Living Museum tells the story of one of Britain’s most influential regions through immersive experiences, historic buildings and a vibrant programme of events.As VisitEngland’s Large Visitor Attraction of the Year, the Museum continues to grow its reach and ambition — championing the Black Country, celebrating its people and communities, and sharing the region’s distinctive heritage with new audiences.What are you waiting for? Begin your Black Country Journey now and apply using your most up-to-date CV.BCLM is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment that celebrates the richness of the human experience. We are dedicated to eliminating bias and discrimination at every stage and encourage applicants to get in touch should they require reasonable adjustments during the interview process. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups and believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates. Our commitment to safeguarding includes implementing robust safer recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of individuals applying for roles that involve work with children and adults who may be at risk of harm.Closing date: 19 August 2026Interviews are expected to take place within 7 days of the closing date, adjustments will be made should successful candidates be unable to attend. As we say in the Black Country, tara-a-bit!You may have experience of the following: Head of Collections, Head of Interpretation, Museum Collections Manager, Head of Curatorial, Curatorial Manager, Head of Visitor Experience, Interpretation Manager, Head of Heritage Programmes, Collections and Engagement Manager, Head of Museum ProgrammesREF-230 044

🚨 SEN TEACHING ASSISTANT – WOLVERHAMPTON | IMMEDIATE OPPORTUNITY 🚨 📍 Location: Wolverhampton, West Midlands 💼 Job Type: Full-time | Temporary / Permanent 🏫 Setting: School 👥 Support: 1:1 & small-group SEN support Are you a Teaching Assistant, SEN TA, Learning Support Assistant or Behaviour Support professional passionate about helping children with additional needs thrive? We're looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive school in Wolverhampton. 🌟 What you'll be doing: ✅ Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND ✅ Support pupils with Autism (ASC/ASD), ADHD, SEMH and speech & language needs ✅ Help implement EHCPs and IEPs ✅ Adapt classroom activities to individual learning needs ✅ Support positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing and independence ✅ Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teachers/SENCO ✅ Support pupils during lessons, breaktimes, trips and activities ✅ Provide personal care support where required ✅ Maintain a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment ✅ Work closely with teachers, parents and external professionals 🔎 We're particularly interested in candidates with: ⭐ SEN/SEND school experience ⭐ Teaching Assistant or Learning Support experience ⭐ Autism / ADHD / SEMH experience ⭐ 1:1 pupil support experience ⭐ Behaviour management experience ⭐ EHCP / IEP experience ⭐ Strong safeguarding awareness Previous experience supporting children with SEN/SEND is highly desirable. 🔐 Safeguarding: The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references and all required pre-employment checks in line with KCSIE guidance. 📩 Interested? Apply today or send your updated CV to learn more about the opportunity. Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them or share this opportunity #SENTeachingAssistant #SEND #TeachingAssistant #SENJobs #EducationJobs #WolverhamptonJobs #WestMidlandsJobs #TeachingJobs #LearningSupportAssistant #Autism #SEMH #ADHD #EducationJobsUK

Electrical Qualifying Supervisor Location: Office & Site Based (UK Travel Required) Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now. Salary: Up to £50,000 + Car Allowance Job Purpose Our client is seeking an experienced Electrical Qualifying Supervisor to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take on a technical leadership role, ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance across a nationwide portfolio of electrical installation, inspection and testing works. This is a varied role, split between office and site, where you will oversee electrical compliance, support engineers in the field, carry out technical audits and competency assessments, and ensure all work is completed in line with current regulations and industry best practice. Key Responsibilities Act as the company's Electrical Qualifying Supervisor, ensuring compliance with BS 7671 and relevant legislation. Carry out technical audits and site inspections to maintain quality and compliance standards. Assess engineer competency through site visits and practical observations. Review and approve electrical certification and associated documentation. Provide technical guidance and support to engineers and operational teams. Support the company's accreditation requirements and external audits. Identify training needs and contribute to the ongoing development of engineers. Maintain accurate compliance records and promote a strong health and safety culture. What We're Looking For Previous experience as an Electrical Qualifying Supervisor, Electrical Supervisor or Electrical Compliance Manager. Strong working knowledge of BS 7671 and electrical compliance requirements. Experience carrying out technical audits and competency assessments. City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing (or equivalent). 18th Edition Wiring Regulations. NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent). Full UK Driving Licence. What's On Offer Salary up to £50,000 . Car Allowance. 30 Days Holiday (Including Bank Holiday) Office and site-based role. Company pension. Holiday allowance. Ongoing professional development and training. Opportunity to join a well-established business in a key technical and compliance-focused role. xrnqpay Please call Tom on or email him at if you have any questions!

Maintain accurate HR and payroll administration, prepare the monthly payroll, respond to payroll-related queries and work closely with Finance and external payroll providers. As the first point of contact for HR and payroll queries, you'll provide professional support to colleagues throughout their

Working in partnership with the Financial Controller, this role provides technical accounting expertise across statutory reporting, audit, taxation, treasury and internal controls. It serves as a key liaison for external auditors and collaborates closely with Finance colleagues to enhance reporting

Key Responsibilities Maintain BRCGS, ISO and FSC certifications Manage quality systems, policies and procedures Lead internal and external audits Investigate non-conformances and implement corrective actions Conduct compliance risk assessments Deliver compliance training and promote a quality-focus

Bennett and Game are working with a multi-disciplinary practice specialising in Architectural design, project management and surveying services based in Warrington. As a result of expanding, they are hiring a Project Architect to join their team. The client is open in terms of sector background, as they are looking to strengthen delivery capability across technical design and project running. The focus will be working on commercial and heritage-led projects across all RIBA stages, with project values ranging from £350k up to circa £50m. This includes fast-track projects as well as varied workload across multiple clients. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking practice with over 20 years of experience within the UK architectural industry, working with prestigious clients including blue-chip organisations. You will collaborate closely with Architects, Technologists, Project Managers and Surveyors within a multi-disciplinary environment. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £45,000, alongside benefits including pension scheme, ongoing training and development, and long-term progression opportunities. A strong working knowledge of Revit is essential, as this is the primary software used within the practice. Project Architect Job Overview Develop compliant, buildable and well-detailed technical solutions Assist with managing drawing packages through planning, technical design and construction stages Take the lead and be responsible to ensure deadlines achieved and managed for delivery of feasibility, tender and construction drawing packages. Ensure projects comply with UK building regulations and industry best practice Lead and manage projects from inception through to completion Work closely with the Directors and clients to understand goals and to develop and sustain client relationships. Attend client, design team and site meetings, including chairing meetings where required Produce drawing packages and technical layouts using Revit Ensure design proposals comply with planning policies, Building Regulations and technical standards Liaise with external consultants and coordinate design and construction information Take responsibility for delivering feasibility, tender and construction drawing packages to tight deadlines Work across fast-paced, commercial and heritage projects with varied scale and complexity Project Architect Job Requirements Strong knowledge of Revit Good understanding of Planning process and Regulations Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively Proactive, detail-oriented and technically confident Live within a commutable distance of Warrington Ability to work across all RIBA stages Experience in both office-based and site-based project delivery ARB or RIBA Architect Full UK driving licence Strong communication and team-working skills Experience across mixed sectors preferred, with emphasis on commercial and fast-paced delivery rather than long-duration projects Salary & Benefits Competitive salary: £40,000 - £45,000 DOE Holiday Pension Flexible working hours Ongoing training and support Progression opportunities - growing company Other company benefits to be discussed at interview stages Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for. TPBN1_UKTJ

Are you an ACA or ACCA-qualified auditor looking for greater responsibility, a varied client portfolio and clear opportunities to progress? Due to continued growth and expansion, one of the North West's leading independent accountancy practices is looking to appoint an Audit Senior to its Warrington team, paying £40,000 - £45,000. You'll take responsibility for a portfolio spanning corporate SMEs, charities and academies, completing assignments with the support of an experienced management team. Audit Senior Responsibilities: Managing audit assignments from planning through to completion under Manager supervision. Taking day-to-day responsibility for a varied portfolio of audit clients. Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts. Leading audit teams and coordinating work during client assignments. Reviewing audit work completed by junior colleagues. Identifying audit risks and escalating technical matters where appropriate. Acting as a key point of contact for clients throughout the audit process. Coaching and providing ongoing training to junior members of the team. Ensuring assignments are delivered accurately, efficiently and within agreed deadlines. Building strong, long-term relationships with clients across the corporate SME, charity and academies sectors. Audit Senior Attributes: ACA or ACCA qualified. A proven track record of external audit experience within a UK accountancy practice. Experience managing assignments across the complete audit cycle. Previous experience leading, coaching and supporting junior audit colleagues on-site. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Good working knowledge of accounting and audit software. Organised and able to manage multiple assignments and deadlines. Self-motivated, proactive and committed to continued technical development. A positive and collaborative approach to working with clients and colleagues. Audit Senior Benefits: Salary of £40,000 - £45,000. Bonus scheme. 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays. Your birthday off every year. Flexible working. Life assurance at four times your annual salary. Employee assistance programme. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay. Salary-sacrifice scheme. Free parking. Long-service awards. Comprehensive technical, management and leadership training. Regular health and wellbeing initiatives. An active social calendar including team lunches, evening events, summer activities and sports. A friendly and inclusive working environment. Ongoing personal and technical development. If you're an ambitious Audit Senior looking to join a growing independent practice with excellent benefits and a strong commitment to career development, apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation. TPBN1_UKTJ

Interim Associate Director Web & Digital Products - Education Sector £60,000£75,000 | 12-Month FTC | Hybrid West Midlands (2 days onsite) An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Digital Product leader to join a major organisation undergoing a significant digital transformation, within the Education Sector. You'll lead the delivery of a large-scale website transformation programme, taking ownership of the web product roadmap, leading multidisciplinary teams and working closely with senior stakeholders to deliver an outstanding digital experience. What you'll be doing Lead a major web and CMS transformation programme. Own the website product roadmap and delivery. Improve customer journeys using data and user insight. Lead internal teams and external digital agencies. Drive stakeholder engagement across Marketing and Technology. Champion product-led ways of working and continuous improvement. What we're looking for Experience leading enterprise web or digital transformation programmes. Strong Digital Product or Product Management background. Experience managing complex stakeholder environments. Proven leadership of multidisciplinary digital teams. Experience working with CMS platforms and digital agencies. A data-driven approach to improving digital performance. Higher Education experience isn't essential. We're keen to hear from candidates who have delivered digital transformation within complex organisations across sectors such as retail, healthcare, charity or the public sector. What's on offer £60,000£75,000 Excellent pension Generous annual leave Hybrid working (2 days onsite) Flexible working Excellent benefits package If you're passionate about leading digital transformation and delivering exceptional online experiences, we'd love to hear from you. TPBN1_UKTJ

Our client: Extremely successful, market leading food retailer with significant turnover. Highly commercial environment with a fast-paced culture focused on exceeding customer expectations. This Buyer role is a new position and is ideal for an individual who wants to progress their career in a growing retailer. Potential for role to become permanent Excellent Flexible working - 3 days a week in the office and the rest from home (offer flexible hours) The role: As Buyer 12MTH FTC you will develop, implement, and review a customer centric category strategy for a specific food category developing innovative buying strategies which exceed customer expectations. The Buyer 12MTH FTC will create and deliver the category vision focusing on growing cash sales and margin delivery. As well as building long-lasting mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers. In the role the Buyer 12MTH FTC will source new suppliers and products that will excite consumers and create value, choice and quality growing sales and margin. The Buyer 12MTH FTC will develop promotional plans and in store activations that drive footfall and consumer value perception. The Buyer 12MTH FTC will develop and manage a cost reduction strategy that delivers targeted margin and will have a strong understanding of market dynamics, commodities etc Using data and insights you will work with internal and external stakeholders including merchandising, marketing and retail operations to drive the delivery of your strategy Ideal candidate: This Buyer 12MTH FTC role is ideal for a commercial individual who has food buying experience gained from UK food retail or wholesale It is essential to be able to demonstrate hands on buying and have negotiated directly with suppliers demonstrating different tactics and styles. In addition, you will demonstrate a passion for the customer, product and a flair for commerciality Working as part of a team you must have excellent relationship building skills you will be able to communicate and influence with internal and external stakeholders. As Buyer 12MTH FTC you must have good insight and data analysis skills and be able to action opportunities to drive profit You will have excellent planning and organization skills and will be able to work independently on your own initiative, a self-starter with can-do attitude Benefits & details: You will thrive in a matrix blue chip structure that is down to earth and personable. Excellent package up to £70,000 plus car allowance bonus and benefits Location 3 days a week in the office and the rest from home also offer flexible hours Please send your CV using the form on this page, quoting reference 1/17684/7. Confidentiality assured. Whilst we would like to respond to all our on-line applicants, regrettably we are unable to do so due to the high volumes we receive. If you do not hear back within 14 days unfortunately the relevant consultant has decided not to progress with your application. For alternative opportunities please search our vacancies on our website. Seven Search & Selection Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary (interim) workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. TPBN1_UKTJ