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RM Recruit is delighted to be partnering with a growing Academy Trust to recruit an experienced Head of Finance on an interim basis for approximately six months. As the Trust transitions from a Single Academy Trust to a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT), it requires a finance professional with sector expertise to provide strategic guidance on the development and implementation of enhanced financial procedures, controls, and operational processes. \n \n Main duties will include, but not be limited to: \n \n\n • Budget Forecast Return (BFR) and prepare the Trust for the critical August Year-End Audit.\n, • Balance Sheet Oversight: Conduct necessary remediation on the balance sheet, focusing heavily on capitalisation, fixed assets, and balancing accounts\n, • Centralisation & Reporting: Review, refine, and modernise the monthly Management Accounts (MA) process to better reflect structural changes across the MAT.\n\n \n The successful candidate will be an accomplished Head of Finance or Senior Finance Manager with demonstrable experience within the Academy or wider education sector. You will possess a strong understanding of MAT accounting principles, statutory financial reporting requirements, and complex balance sheet management. In addition, you will be highly systems-literate, with the ability to translate technical and regulatory changes into clear, accessible guidance for non-finance stakeholders. \n \n You will be qualified (ACA/CIMA/ACMA/CIPFA) however candidates who are qualified by experience / part qualified will be considered should they evidence strong experience in the sector. The start date for this role will be September 2026 \n \n RM Recruit is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and will treat all applicants equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, marital/civil partnership status, age, disability, race, religion, pregnancy, ethnic or national origin.

Join LGPS Central at a pivotal moment, where portfolio insight, long-term investment thinking and real-world impact come together. \n \n This role is based in Wolverhampton and will support the development and implementation of LGPS Central’s Total Portfolio Management capability, in line with the government’s Fit for the Future agenda. \n \n The postholder will help support the oversight and implementation of Partner Fund portfolios, including portfolio analysis, cashflow modelling and investment decision support across public and private markets. This will include working with multiple data sources, building practical tools and models, and helping translate portfolio information into clear, useful insight. \n \n The successful candidate will work closely with Client Portfolio Managers, Partner Fund Client Directors, and colleagues across LGPS Central’s Investment and Operations teams. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys analysis, problem solving and working with others to support strong investment outcomes for our Partner Funds. \n \n What you’ll be doing: \n Total Portfolio Management Development \n\n • Support the development of LGPS Central’s Total Portfolio Management capability.\n, • Assist in building a Total Portfolio View across Partner Funds, incorporating public and private market assets.\n, • Support the development of cashflow forecasting models, including capital calls, distributions and operational cashflows.\n, • Build and develop Excel-based tools and models to support portfolio and cash management decisions.\n, • Support the creation of processes, procedures, frameworks and presentations across portfolio and cash management.\n, • Assist in defining data requirements and sourcing information from custodians, internal systems and Partner Funds.\n, • Contribute to onboarding activities for Partner Funds, including data collation and validation.\n\n \n Portfolio Analysis and Implementation \n\n • Support the monitoring of Partner Fund portfolios against Strategic Asset Allocation.\n, • Help identify the drivers of allocation drift and support analysis of potential actions.\n, • Assist with rebalancing analysis, considering portfolio positioning, liquidity and implementation constraints.\n, • Support portfolio changes, including transitions and reallocations.\n, • Translate portfolio data and analysis into clear, practical insights to support decision-making.\n\n \n Cashflow, Liquidity and Data \n\n • Support cash management activity, including forecasting, liquidity monitoring and funding decisions.\n, • Assist with capital call and distribution planning, ensuring this is aligned with liquidity requirements.\n, • Work with multiple data sources to aggregate, validate and interpret portfolio information.\n, • Apply judgement where data is incomplete or imperfect, clearly documenting assumptions and limitations.\n, • Identify opportunities to improve processes, tools and ways of working.\n\n \n Reporting and Stakeholder Support \n\n • Contribute to client reporting and analysis.\n, • Prepare outputs that are clear, accurate and useful for Partner Funds and internal stakeholders.\n, • Work closely with Client Portfolio Managers, Partner Fund Client Directors, Investment Teams and Operations colleagues.\n, • Build strong working relationships across LGPS Central and contribute positively to team discussions.\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 • Understanding of multi-asset investing across public and private markets.\n, • Awareness of how institutional portfolios are constructed, monitored and managed.\n, • Strong Excel and modelling capability, with the ability to build tools that support investment decision-making.\n, • Strong numerical and analytical skills.\n, • Ability to work with multiple and imperfect data sources, applying judgement and documenting assumptions clearly.\n, • Ability to translate data into portfolio-level insight.\n, • Understanding of how cashflows, liquidity and capital activity impact portfolio construction and implementation.\n, • Awareness of rebalancing, funding decisions and portfolio trade-offs.\n, • Familiarity with investment systems and data providers such as Bloomberg, CRD, Aladdin or similar would be helpful.\n, • Confidence to explain complex investment matters clearly and support effective decision-making.\n, • Personable, articulate and credible, with the ability to build strong relationships.\n, • Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders across Investment, Operations and Client teams.\n, • A positive, practical and curious approach to problem solving.\n\n \n Qualifications: \n\n • Bachelor’s degree required.\n, • CFA or equivalent qualification preferred.\n, • IMC preferred.\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\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

Please note: Candidates without service experience in the construction machinery industry will not be accepted! We only consider candidates with industry experience! \n \n Vacancy: Service Manager-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. Responsible for monitoring the quality of service business execution and process compliance, identifying and reporting service quality issues, major product quality issues, and other anomalies. \n 1. Responsible for collecting system issues, proposing process optimization suggestions, and supervising the implementation of optimization. \n 1. Responsible for coordinating service resources, identifying anomalies such as insufficient and unauthorized use of service resources, and coordinating resources across departments. \n 1. Responsible for building and managing customer service centers, monitoring customer feedback transmission and monitoring customer complaint handling. \n 1. Responsible for department construction, coordinating the construction and management of the department, including recruitment, training, selection and cultivation of personnel. \n 1. Other key tasks assigned by the headquarters and the superiors. \n \n Qualifications \n 1. Bachelor's degree or above, with professional background in Business Administration, Engineering Machinery, Mechanical Manufacturing, English, National Trade, etc. \n 1. Rich experience in after-sales service in the construction machinery industry, familiar with the construction of service supervision systems. Having experience as a service manager is preferred. [At least three years of experience in after-sales service industry and service team management.] \n 1. In addition to being proficient in the native language, one must be fluent in English or Chinese and possess good listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities. \n 1. Proficient in Microsoft software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. \n 1. Identifying the corporate culture of ZOOMLION, strong communication and organizational skills, management abilities, clear logical thinking, strong data analysis and report writing abilities, and a high sense of responsibility. \n \n Kindly email your CV to fatiha.mokhtari@zoomlion-zitc.com or 00807354@zoomlion-zitc.com \n Subject: Application for Service Manager-UK-Wolverhampton vacancy. \n \n Please note: Candidates without service experience in the construction machinery industry will not be accepted! We only consider candidates with industry experience!

Quality Improvement Manager - West MidlandsWhen registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed.Quality Improvement Manager - 12 MONTHS FIXED TERM CONTRACT (MATERNITY COVER)Position : Quality Improvement Manager West MidlandsMust be Nurse qualified with NMC pinLocation : Covering homes across West Midlands area (Tipton, Kings Heath, Tile Cross, Walsall)Contract type : 40 hours per week, predominately Monday to Friday but must be flexibleRate : £56,929 + £3,000 car allowanceWe are looking for a highly organised individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment to support our Operations team. Every health care system is built on a complex network of care processes and pathways. The overall objective for the Operational Quality Improvement Managers is to act in a proactive manner to support services to provide and improve the highest stand of care via a systematic, coordinated and coaching approach and for these standards to be sustained.You will be responsible in supporting the Clinical Director to deliver the Exemplar Quality Strategy these themes include:Clinical ExcellenceSustainable outstanding qualityDigital TransformationResponsivenessService User VoiceAbout Exemplar Health CareExemplar Health Care is one of the countrys leading nursing care providers for adults living with complex needs.We have over 50 care homes across England that support adults living with complex mental health needs, dementia, neuro-disabilities and physical disabilities.As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress.About the roleAs an Operational Quality Improvement Manager with Exemplar Health Care, youll:Work with the Operational team (Clinical Nurse Managers specifically) to offer support, coach and be action focused.Be a link nurse for the company on one of the following specialisms (this role will also include the updating of policies relating to those specialisms and ensuring paperwork used throughout the organisation is relevant and current): Nutrition and Hydration (including dysphagia and diabetes)Tissue ViabilityContinenceEnd of life (to include verification of death)Follow an improvement strategy per service focusing on compliance and effectiveness of: Quality Assurance (to include clinical stats management, RCA and follow up)Care plans and risk assessmentsAction plan complianceSupport CNMs to update action plans following an Internal Inspection or any external inspection.Ensure specialist training analysis reviews are conducted monthly and support is given to ensure optimal compliance with specialist training.Assist with the development of quality policies and procedures, quality tools, audit materials and Service User information materials.Support the implementation of new initiatives to improve Service User quality of life.Download the job description for a full list of responsibilities.About youAbove all, youre someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.Youll also be:Registered nurse, ideally with a nursing degree.Evidence of further professional development in relation to care, management or quality.Ideally a coaching qualification, able to coach and motivate others.Strong background in action planning and Service User care focus.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Pragmatic in approach with strong problem solving and analytical skills and ability to apply these in complex and challenging situations.Able to work collaboratively across the business.Able to travel to all locations of the business.What we offerWe offer great rewards and perks including:excellent supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospectsretail and lifestyle discountsfree DBS checkelectric car salary sacrifice schemepaid NMC membershippaid access to the RCNi Learning platform24/7 counselling and supportBlue Light Card eligibility.How to apply Sound good? Wed love to hear from you. Click the button to APPLY NOW.TPBN1_UKTJ

Job Title Manufacturing Engineer Location Walsall, West Midlands (with occasional travel to other UK manufacturing sites as required) Reporting To Operations Manager/Engineering Manager Salary Competitive salary dependent upon skills and experience, plus company benefits. Hours of Work MondayThursday 08.00am16.30pm, Friday 08.00am 15.30pm Why Join Us? Howard Butler Limited (Hobut) have over 115 years of manufacturing heritage, we continue to invest in new technologies, materials, equipment, and world-class manufacturing practices. This role provides the opportunity to make a visible impact across our manufacturing operations while helping shape the future of our business through innovation, lean thinking, and operational excellence. Role Purpose The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for driving operational excellence through the implementation of lean manufacturing principles, process optimisation, and continuous improvement initiatives across assembly and production operations. This hands-...

We are seeking a hands-on Quality Manager to lead our Quality function and continue developing a robust IATF 16949 Quality Management System whilst building strong customer relationships and driving continual improvement. Purpose of the Role The Quality Manager is responsible for the leadership of the Quality Department and ownership of the company's Quality Management System. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and customer-specific requirements whilst developing the Quality team and driving continual improvement across the business. The Quality Manager will lead the quality function; the Quality Engineer will lead day-to-day customer investigations and 8D activities. Key Responsibilities Own and continually improve the IATF 16949 Quality Management System. Maintain ISO 9001, IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 certifications. Lead all customer, certification and internal audits. Conduct Management Reviews and report Quality KPIs. Develop quality strategy and continuous improvement initiatives. Coach and develop the Quality Engineer and Quality Technicians. Review and approve customer 8D reports and corrective actions. Ensure effective implementation of Automotive Core Tools. Lead contract review activities for new customer requirements. Develop and maintain Quality Procedures, Control Plans and supporting documentation. Build strong relationships with key customers and represent the business during customer visits and audits. Work closely with Operations to reduce defects, improve process capability and strengthen customer confidence. Essential Experience Minimum five years' experience leading Quality within an automotive manufacturing environment. Strong working knowledge of IATF 16949. Experience managing Quality Management Systems. Excellent understanding of PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC and MSA. Experience leading customer, certification and internal audits. Experience leading quality teams. Strong customer-facing communication skills. Proven experience managing difficult customer quality issues. TPBN1_UKTJ

In a Nutshell We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Value Manager to join our team within Vistry Manchester & Cheshire East, at our Warrington office. As our Social Value Manager, you will work to develop, implement, co-ordinate and report on all learning and development, recruitment, and event activities associated with the delivery of any project-based Employment & Skills Section 106 KPI's and planning initiatives. You will also need to monitor and report on the delivery of activities and achievements in line with the Employment and Skills Agenda, taking steps to rectify areas of slippage against programme, and escalating where appropriate. In addition, you will evaluate all Employment Skills Plans and support the pre-construction team with tender submissions relating to social value. The academies are on-site based training areas where you will be working directly with third party training providers and clients such as Building Heroes, The Job Centre, DWP, Prisons and local community development bodies. The academies provide both classroom based and practical learning to individuals looking to start a career in Construction. You will work to motivate and create job openings with the on-site supply chain for academy graduates, whilst working with the project team to ensure delivery of any social value commitments. A key element of the job will be to promote the Construction Industry as a career route to local communities, Schools, and Further Education providers, via events such as school assemblies, apprentice fairs, coffee mornings, and supply chain engagement events. 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 you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees Up to 39 days annual leave plus bank holidays 2 Volunteering days per annum Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary Share save and share incentive schemes Christmas company shutdown Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality Expected to be educated to a minimum of Degree standard (on a relevant course) or with suitable alternative experience Proven experience in Social Value within the Construction industry Computer literate and able to use Excel, Word and PowerPoint to a good standard Professional manner commensurate with delivering business development and promoting the Company Highly literate able to understand and interpret complex legal documentation Strong presentation and public speaking skills Excellent communication skills Ability to build rapport with a variety of clients and stakeholders Willingness to travel and ability to manage own time. Adopts an organised and systematic approach to work whilst remaining flexible to meet the needs of the business Build rapport quickly and harness positive and professional relationships both internally and externally More about the Social Value Manager role Deliver Social Value, Employment Skills Plans and Community Engagement Targets. Implementation and management of the Vistry Homes Skills Academies. Working with clients to agree targets for Joint Venture projects. Business development for community engagement programmes & social value. Report and deliver project KPI's and Employment Skills internally and externally. Capture data and produce case studies and information for tender bids/PQQs and PR. Build relationships with local communities, schools, further education providers and supply chain. Liaison with appropriate organisations to place apprentices within supply chain and deliver other work placements. Support the education system/local government authorities, where applicable in achieving the targets set around local work experience and offer career advice in relation to careers within the construction industry. Work with third party training providers and where necessary obtain associated grants for apprentice and training projects. Coordinate school and public site visits. Support PR & Marketing on social value and community events. Support learners throughout academy programme. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us We 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-KM1 TPBN1_UKTJ

Customer Success, Customer Success Architect, Implementation Consultant, or Renewals Account Manager, preferably in B2B SaaS. As an AI Outcomes Manager at Tavily, you will serve as the trusted advisor and bridge between Tavily and our enterprise customers. Lead onboarding engagements by ensuring smo

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Health & Safety Manager to lead our Health & Safety. Lead on Safety, providing direction, support, and development opportunities to ensure effective implementation of Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Health standards. Strong leadership background with excelle

An established public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Interim Procurement Manager to support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of procurement and contract management projects. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative procurement team at a time of significant activity, helping to drive value, compliance, contract coverage and service improvement across a broad range of categories. The organisation is committed to professional procurement practices and is looking for someone who can provide expert advice, challenge stakeholders constructively and deliver tangible commercial outcomes. Your new role As Interim Procurement Manager, you will lead end-to-end procurement activity, manage a portfolio of contracts and support the development of robust sourcing and renewal strategies. Key responsibilities will include: Managing procurement projects from market engagement through to contract award and implementation. Developing and maintaining contract portfolios and renewal plans. Providing expert procurement and commercial advice to stakeholders. Running RFQ, tender and quotation processes, including evaluation and negotiation activities. Undertaking spend analysis and identifying opportunities for efficiencies, savings and service improvements. Leading supplier and contract management activities to drive performance and value. Producing business cases, procurement reports, presentations and sourcing recommendations. Supporting compliance with Procurement Act 2023 requirements, governance procedures and procurement best practice. Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Supporting procurement transformation, continuous improvement and customer satisfaction initiatives. Potentially managing or mentoring junior procurement colleagues depending on experience. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will ideally have: Proven public sector procurement experience. Strong knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and public procurement regulations. Experience managing end-to-end tendering and sourcing exercises. Contract management and supplier relationship management experience. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Strong analytical, commercial and negotiation capabilities. Experience producing procurement reports, business cases and spend analysis. CIPS membership, working towards CIPS, or equivalent procurement experience. Strong IT skills including Excel and procurement systems. The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within tight timescales. What you'll get in return 6-12 month interim assignment. Hybrid working with only 1-2 days per week in the office. Opportunity to lead meaningful procurement projects within a complex public sector environment. Exposure to strategic procurement, contract management and stakeholder engagement activities. Collaborative and supportive procurement function. Competitive day rate depending on experience.Apply Now If you're an experienced procurement professional with strong public sector procurement experience and a solid understanding of Procurement Act 2023 requirements, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your latest CV or contact us for a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and 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 (url removed)

Job Title: Senior Placements Officer Location: Dudley Council Rate: £160.21 (PAYE) or £209.57 (Umbrella) per day Job Description To oversee and co-ordinate the brokerage of internal and external placement options for Children in Care and Care Leavers, ensuring best practice and best value principles apply. You will provide a placement finding service for children's social work teams and be responsible for managing and organising a caseload of children who require both planned and emergency placements. You will be required to negotiate placement costs with independent fostering agencies, independent residential children's homes and supported accommodation providers among others. You will develop an understanding of the market across children's services and ensure that all brokerage activities are in line with directorate strategies and plans, strategic commissioning principles and operational imperatives. You will be required to manage a small team of Placement Officers and direct the activities of any associated Business Support resources. You will support the development and implementation of systems to track & assure the quality of the commissioned services in line with individual placements and across regional/sub-regional framework agreements, working closely with the Strategic Commissioning Manager, Contracts Officer and Quality and Safety Officer.Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate the sourcing of internal and external placements for Children in Care and Care Leavers, including emergency and planned placements. Manage a complex placement brokerage caseload, ensuring timely, suitable and cost-effective placement solutions. Negotiate placement costs and terms with fostering agencies, residential providers and supported accommodation providers to achieve best value. Develop and maintain positive relationships with providers, social work teams and key stakeholders. Monitor placement availability, market capacity and provider performance to support placement sufficiency. Manage and support a small team of Placement Officers and oversee associated business support activity. Ensure brokerage activity aligns with strategic commissioning priorities, sufficiency plans and operational requirements. Support quality assurance, contract monitoring and provider performance management in partnership with Commissioning, Contracts and Quality teams. Maintain accurate records, performance data and management reports relating to placements, costs and outcomes. Contribute to service improvement, market development and commissioning initiatives. Skills, Experience & Requirements Significant experience within children's social care placement brokerage, commissioning, placements or provider management. Strong knowledge of Children in Care, Care Leavers, fostering, residential care and supported accommodation services. Proven experience negotiating placement costs and securing placements in a challenging market. Experience managing staff and coordinating workloads within a fast-paced environment. Sound understanding of children's social care legislation, safeguarding and placement sufficiency requirements. Strong stakeholder management, communication and relationship-building skills. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight timescales. Ability to analyse placement, performance and financial information to support decision-making. Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management/database systems. Commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people through high-quality, value-for-money placements.Connect2Dudley is a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD - A joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dudley is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quality Manager to join a long-established global manufacturer of specialised coatings, primarily serving the automotive industry. With more than 75 years of expertise and manufacturing operations across multiple countries, the business is strengthening its quality function and is looking for a confident leader to take ownership of its Quality Management System, develop the team and drive continuous improvement. This is a regular days-based role, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The position offers a salary of £45,000 to £50,000, a contributory pension scheme, 25 days holiday, learning and development opportunities and a wider benefits package. As Quality Manager, you will lead the Quality Department and take full ownership of the company's Quality Management System. You will ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and customer-specific requirements, while supporting the development of the Quality team and embedding a culture of continual improvement across the business. Key responsibilities: Quality leadership and team development Lead, coach and develop the Quality Engineer and Quality Technicians, creating a clear direction for the department. Develop the quality strategy and continuous improvement roadmap, aligned to business and customer priorities.Systems, compliance and audits Own, maintain and continually improve the IATF 16949 Quality Management System. Maintain ISO 9001, IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 certifications. Lead customer, certification and internal audits, ensuring robust preparation, follow-up and closure of actions. Conduct Management Reviews, report Quality KPIs and maintain quality procedures, control plans and supporting documentation.Customer quality and operational improvement Review and approve customer 8D reports, corrective actions and responses to quality concerns. Ensure effective implementation of Automotive Core Tools, including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC and MSA. Lead contract review activities for new customer requirements. Build strong relationships with key customers and represent the business during customer visits and audits. Work closely with Operations to reduce defects, improve process capability and strengthen customer confidence. Requirements of the Quality Manager: Highly experienced in leading a Quality team within an automotive manufacturing environment. It is essential that candidates have a strong working knowledge of IATF 16949 and experience managing Quality Management Systems. Excellent understanding of Automotive Core Tools, including PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC and MSA. Proven experience leading customer, certification and internal audits. Experience developing and leading quality teams. Strong customer-facing communication skills, with the confidence to manage complex customer quality issues. Salary and benefits: £45,000 to £50,000 basic salary 37.5-hour working week Monday to Friday, regular days Contributory pension scheme 25 days holiday Learning and development opportunities If you are an experienced automotive Quality Manager looking for a role with ownership, influence and the opportunity to shape a growing quality function, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact