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

REGIONAL DIRECTOR - BUILDING SURVEYING \n SRVO £Competitive, aligned to experience Hybrid Midlands / North \n ROLE OVERVIEW \n This role is for an experienced MRICS qualified Chartered Surveyor ready to lead a regional Building Surveying function within a growing consultancy. \n You will manage and develop a Midlands / North based team delivering consultancy services across residential and commercial portf... \n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

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

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

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

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

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

We are partnered with a mid-tier firm of Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors in their search for a Senior Manager/Associate Director to join the Private Client team in the Midlands. The team acts for a wide range of entrepreneurs, family offices, private equity and hedge fund principals, large landed-estates, high-profile professional partnerships and senior executives of large listed and private businesses. \n The services delivered include tax return compliance services, transaction and reorganisation advice, optimisation of wealth from a tax perspective, and estate and succession tax advice. The client base is a mix of UK and non-UK domiciled individuals and the international network results in regional teams undertaking a high proportion of cross-border tax services. \n\n • Management of the successful delivery of technically complex and demanding consulting projects, ensuring technical excellence and a practical / business-driven approach taken\n, • Build and maintain relationships with clients\n, • Build networks and relationships internally and externally for the team to leverage from\n, • Help people to develop through effectively supervising, coaching, and mentoring staff\n, • Contribute to people initiatives, including retaining and training international tax professionals\n, • Significant involvement in the management of the team both in terms of strategy and operations and through managing junior staff development and assignments.\n\n You will hold a rich background in providing private client services to a range of wealthy professionals and will have a background in a branded advisory business. Client-driven, strategically and commercially aware, you will combine strong technical tax skills with the ability to forge deep client relationships and develop quality outputs for clients. \n What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

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

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

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

Would you like to find a role that is close to home, hybrid working and have a great salary? \n If so I have the role for you working is an amazing company that I have recruited for over the last 10 years! \n So of the candidates I have placed with this business have been there for 8+ years! \n \n Role: Supporting the Quantity Surveying team \n Location: Erdington \n Salary: Circa £35,000 per annum \n Hyrid working and amazing collaborative and friendly working culture. \n Reed Property & Construction are working with a leading contractor that specialises in the retail building sector. \n This company prides itself on it’s client service, their market expertise and the stability of their staff. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n Tender Support: \n\n • Issue contractor tender packages\n, • Chase tender returns and maintain deadlines\n, • Check tendered rates against framework agreements\n, • Assist with tender comparisons and recommendation reports\n\n \n Invoice & Commercial Administration: \n\n • Process contractor invoices and verify against orders\n, • Confirm completion of works\n, • Prepare payment notifications and send to Client\n, • Log, file, and track invoices for reimbursement\n, • Manage and respond to Client queries\n\n \n Framework Support: \n\n • Assist with annual National & Regional Framework tenders\n, • Monitor progress and report to Commercial Director\n, • Schedule meetings\n, • Review tender comparisons for errors\n, • Prepare final tender recommendation packs\n, • Maintain framework registry\n\n \n General Duties: \n\n • Provide administrative support to the Commercial Director and construction teams\n\n Requirements \n\n • Will ideally have experience working for a construction contractor, main contractor or engineering consultancy\n, • Must be a competent MS Excel user and can manage spreadsheets used for calculating invoices and recharges\n, • Confident, focused, and self-motivated\n, • High attention to detail (spelling, grammar & numerical accuracy)\n, • Able to work independently and remotely\n, • Strong initiative and proactive approach\n, • Proficient in Windows & Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Teams)\n\n

Your new companyYou will be joining a respected, growing building services consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality MEP design across multiple sectors. With a solid client base and continued regional expansion, the business is strengthening its senior leadership within the Birmingham region. You'll be part of a collaborative, technically driven environment that values flexibility, autonomy and professional excellence.Your new roleAs Mechanical Associate or Associate Director, you will take a key leadership position within the Birmingham office. Although the role is mechanically titled, applications from both mechanical and electrical engineers are encouraged.You will act as a senior technical lead, oversee the delivery of major projects, support business development, and maintain hands-on involvement in concept and detailed design. The role includes line management, mentoring junior engineers, guiding design standards, and contributing to regional growth strategy. You'll maintain regular client interaction, lead multi-disciplinary meetings, support tenders and bids, and ensure high standards of design quality, compliance and project governance.What you'll need to succeedStrong background in mechanical building services design (or electrical with strong MEP leadership exposure) \n\n • Significant senior experience within a consultancy environment\n, • Ability to lead projects, manage teams, and maintain hands-on technical involvement\n, • Proven client-facing capability and strong relationship-building skills\n, • Commercial awareness, fee understanding and project financial management skills\n, • Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving ability\n\n What you'll get in returnYou will step into a senior regional leadership role with meaningful influence on project direction and business growth. You'll join an organisation known for its supportive culture, strong technical standards and varied project portfolio. Alongside a competitive salary of £60,000-£75,000 + car or allowance, you'll benefit from genuine progression opportunities, autonomy in decision-making, and the chance to shape the future of the Birmingham team.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new companyYou will be joining a well-established SME multidisciplinary consultancy with several offices across the UK and a growing presence in the Midlands.The business delivers a wide range of building services and multidisciplinary engineering projects across both public and private sectors and has developed a strong reputation for technical quality, collaboration, and long-term client relationships.The Birmingham office already has an experienced team and a healthy pipeline of secured work. The company is now looking to appoint a Building Services Director to lead, strengthen, and grow this important regional base, with full support from the wider leadership team.This role offers a rare opportunity to take ownership of an established office and shape its next phase of growth within a supportive and well-respected consultancy.Your new roleAs Building Services Director, you will lead the technical, commercial, and operational performance of the Birmingham office.You will oversee and develop the existing team while scaling the office to approximately 15 staff as project demand grows.Key responsibilities will include: Acting as a senior technical lead on Building Services / MEP projects Developing and maintaining strong client relationships Supporting business development and winning new work Leading and mentoring engineers within the Birmingham team Managing project delivery, team performance, and commercial outcomes Supporting the strategic growth of the regional officeThe consultancy already has a strong presence in public sector projects, but there is also scope for you to expand commercial sector work depending on your experience and client network.This is a hybrid role offering excellent flexibility, typically requiring around two days per week in the Birmingham office.What you'll need to succeedBackground as an Associate Director, Technical Director, or similar senior role within a Building Services / MEP consultancy Strong technical expertise in MEP design and project delivery Experience leading teams and developing engineers Ability to build client relationships and support business development Strong commercial awareness and leadership capability Ambition to lead and grow a regional office within a supportive SME environmentWhat you'll get in returnProfit share linked to an already established pipeline of work Car or car allowance Private healthcare 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Hybrid working with flexible arrangements Support from a national consultancy network while retaining the autonomy of a regional leadership roleMost importantly, this role offers the opportunity to shape and grow a regional office, influence strategy, and play a key role in the future direction of the business.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new companyWe are recruiting on behalf of a highly respected SME building services and sustainability consultancy, recognised for delivering innovative mechanical, electrical, and public health engineering solutions across complex, high-performance environments.The business operates across multiple UK offices and has a growing international footprint, supporting projects throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Their expertise spans technically demanding sectors including defence, healthcare, data centres, and infrastructure.As part of continued expansion, the business has recently established a new Birmingham office, strengthening its national presence. With an Electrical Director already in place, they are now looking to grow the mechanical team, with opportunities available at both Senior and Associate level.Your new roleDepending on your experience, you will play a key role in delivering and shaping the mechanical offering within the Birmingham office.You will:Deliver high-quality mechanical building services design across complex and mission-critical projectsTake ownership of projects or packages, from concept through to completionSupport (Senior level) or lead (Associate level) technical delivery and project coordinationWork closely with senior leadership to develop the regional capabilityBuild and maintain strong client relationshipsMentor and support junior engineers, contributing to team developmentDrive sustainable and efficient engineering solutions in line with modern design standardsAt Associate level, you will also contribute to team leadership, business development, and regional growth strategy.What you'll need to succeedSenior Mechanical Design Engineer (£48k - £60k):Strong building services design experience within a consultancy environmentProven ability to deliver projects and manage your own workloadGood technical grounding across HVAC and mechanical systemsClient-facing experience and strong communication skillsWorking towards or holding Chartered status (preferred)Associate Mechanical Engineer (up to £65k):Extensive experience delivering complex projects and leading teamsStrong commercial awareness and ability to support business developmentProven leadership and mentoring capabilityEstablished client relationship management experienceChartered (CEng / MCIBSE) or close to achievingWhat you'll get in returnCompetitive salary:Senior: £48,000 - £60,000Associate: up to £65,000Clear and structured career progression pathwayOpportunity to join a new and growing regional officeExposure to high-profile, technically challenging projectsSupport for professional development and chartershipCollaborative, forward-thinking working environmentWhat 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

Commercial Litigation Legal Director – Birmingham City Centre with Hybrid Working – Up to £120,000 + Bonus + Benefits \n \n A Top UK law firm is seeking to appoint a Commercial Litigation Legal Director / Senior Solicitor to join its award-winning Birmingham disputes team as part of its continued growth strategy. Recognised as a highly ranked Legal 500 practice, the team advises on complex, high-value litigation for a diverse client base ranging from SMEs and owner-managed businesses through to multinational organisations and major institutions. With a strong Midlands presence, national reach, and growing international capability, this is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious and entrepreneurial firm, working alongside highly regarded Partners on sophisticated disputes while playing a key role in the continued expansion and long-term success of the practice. \n \n The Role: \n \n\n • Leading on a broad range of Commercial Litigation matters, including complex and high-value disputes\n, • Advising clients on commercial contract disputes and wider business conflicts\n, • Handling shareholder, partnership, and director disputes\n, • Acting on professional negligence, restrictive covenant, and defamation matters\n, • Managing domestic and cross-border disputes involving national and international clients\n, • Working closely with Partners across the firm's national network and wider international connections\n, • Building and developing strong client relationships across a varied commercial client base\n, • Supporting business development initiatives and contributing to the continued growth of the team\n, • Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers where appropriate\n, • Playing a key role in the strategic development of an award-winning disputes practice\n\n \n The Candidate: \n \n\n • An experienced Commercial Litigation Solicitor operating at Legal Director level, or a Principal Associate / Senior Associate ready to take the next step\n, • Strong technical expertise across a broad range of Commercial Litigation matters\n, • Proven experience handling complex and high-value disputes\n, • Commercially minded, with excellent client relationship and business development skills\n, • Ambitious and motivated, with a genuine desire to progress towards Partnership\n, • Experience gained within a reputable regional, national, or international law firm\n, • A collaborative and entrepreneurial approach, with the ability to thrive in a high-performing team environment\n, • Strong leadership qualities and the ability to contribute to the continued growth of the practice\n\n \n The Benefits & How to Apply: \n \n\n • Competitive and negotiable salary, with an attractive bonus structure\n, • Comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, healthcare, life assurance, and an enhanced pension scheme\n, • Enhanced family-friendly benefits and policies\n, • Up to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays\n, • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements\n, • Access to high-quality local, national, and international work\n, • Clear long-term progression opportunities within a growing team\n, • Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and ambitious firm culture\n, • Award-winning disputes team with a strong reputation in the Legal 500\n\n \n Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone \n \n Contact: Rhys Spencer, Retained Consultant \n \n Direct Dial: 0121 392 7377 Mobile: 07506 994 088 \n Email: rhys.spencer@williamjamesrecruitment.com \n \n More About William James Recruitment \n \n William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.

Associate Director Building Surveying - Birmingham \n \n Lead the Growth of Building Surveying in Birmingham \n \n We are seeking experienced Building Surveying professionals who are interested in playing a key leadership role within a growing regional business. \n \n About the Opportunity \n As an Associate Director, you'll be instrumental in developing and expanding our Building Surveying offering in Birmingham while supporting the wider regional leadership team. \n This is a strategic opportunity for an individual who enjoys combining technical excellence, client relationship management and business growth. \n \n We're Interested in Hearing From Professionals With: \n\n • Strong Building Surveying experience\n, • Leadership and team management capabilities\n, • Business development and client relationship experience\n, • Chartered status or working towards chartership\n, • Experience across any sector background\n\n \n Why Join Us? \n\n • Strategic leadership opportunity\n, • Ability to shape and grow a regional team\n, • Diverse client portfolio\n, • Excellent career progression opportunities\n\n \n Register Your Interest \n This advert enables us to connect with future Building Surveying leaders who can support our growth ambitions through 2026, 2027 and beyond.

Are you an experienced Facilities Management Operations Director / Senior Operations Manager looking for a role where you can genuinely influence the direction and growth of a business? \n \n We are currently supporting a rapidly growing FM provider in the appointment of a National Operations Director – Soft Services. This is a high-profile senior leadership position with responsibility for operational performance, service quality, client relationships and commercial delivery across a significant national portfolio. \n \n Based from Birmingham, with regular national travel, this role will suit an ambitious operational leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable managing both people and performance across a geographically dispersed operation. \n \n The Opportunity \n \n You will play a key role in shaping and delivering the operational strategy across two established areas of the business: \n \n\n • Soft Facilities Management, including communal cleaning and security services across a demanding 24/7 national portfolio.\n, • Seasonal Turnaround Services, delivering large-scale deep cleaning and housekeeping operations within the student accommodation and university sectors.\n\n \n You will work closely with senior leadership to drive operational excellence, improve service standards, develop client relationships and deliver against ambitious commercial and operational targets. \n \n This is a particularly exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys being close to the operation. While the role carries significant strategic responsibility, you will be expected to maintain a strong presence across the business and spend time with teams and clients on-site. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n \n\n • Lead and develop a national operational team, including 5 SFM Operations Managers and 3 Regional Managers.\n, • Drive operational performance against key KPIs, including profitability, customer satisfaction, productivity and service quality.\n, • Develop and implement operational strategy alongside the senior leadership team.\n, • Build strong, long-term relationships with key client stakeholders.\n, • Lead regular operational performance reviews and ensure appropriate actions are delivered.\n, • Oversee recruitment, retention, workforce management and operational compliance.\n, • Ensure high standards of client service and effectively manage complaints and escalations.\n, • Oversee supplier performance and operational expenditure.\n, • Produce and present monthly contract and operational reports.\n, • Support the successful planning and delivery of significant seasonal peak periods.\n, • Ensure operational and HR processes are consistently implemented across the business.\n, • Take ownership of operational challenges and provide decisive, commercially focused solutions.\n\n \n What We're Looking For \n \n We are looking for a high-energy, ambitious and commercially aware FM professional who can demonstrate: \n \n\n • At least 5 years' experience in facilities services operational management.\n, • Strong experience managing large, geographically dispersed teams.\n, • A proven track record within soft services / cleaning / FM operations.\n, • Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to manage profitability and operational performance.\n, • Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills.\n, • The confidence to operate at senior leadership level.\n, • The ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments.\n, • A genuine hands-on approach to leadership, with a willingness to spend significant time with operational teams and clients.\n, • A proactive, can-do approach, with the determination to identify problems, take ownership and see solutions through.\n, • A willingness to challenge the status quo and work towards ambitious growth targets.\n, • Flexibility to work extended hours and weekends when required during peak operational periods.\n\n \n What's On Offer? \n \n\n • £70,000–£75,000 basic salary, dependent on experience.\n, • 20% commission scheme.\n, • Travel expenses covered as required.\n, • Senior leadership exposure and the opportunity to influence business strategy.\n, • A genuinely national role with significant operational responsibility.\n, • The opportunity to join a fast-growing FM business at an exciting stage of its development.\n\n \n Why This Role? \n \n This isn't a role for someone looking to simply maintain the status quo. \n \n It's an opportunity for an ambitious FM operations leader to take ownership of a significant national operation, influence strategy at senior level, develop high-performing teams and play a key role in the continued growth of a successful business. \n \n If you're an experienced Soft Services / FM Operations professional ready for your next senior leadership challenge, we'd like to hear from you.

Working here isn’t just a job. You can advance your career at Avove, and we’ll reward you with a range of benefits that recognise great work. We provide full training and continuous development to help you reach your potential. We strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves. Join us and take the next step towards a fulfilling career. \n \n About the role: \n Avove is seeking to appoint a Lead HSE Advisor to report to the HSEQ Director and support the Severn Trent Framework. This pivotal role involves leading the HSE team, delivering the framework’s HSE strategy, ensuring compliance, supporting bids and training initiatives, and building strong relationships with clients and supply chain partners to drive a positive safety culture. \n \n Location: Due to the nature of the role, we welcome applications anywhere in the Severn Trent region ( East & West Midlands) \n \n Responsibilities: \n\n • Owning and delivering the Framework HSE Strategy alongside the Framework Director\n, • Support and attend the regional senior leadership team meetings\n, • Leading the regional HSE team\n, • Set targets for the team around audit frequency and engagement.\n, • Support framework bids\n, • Inductions for new starters\n, • Training of Deponent and development of system to support account.\n, • Understand the relevant client requirements and implementing as necessary\n, • Working with supplier chain to ensure they stay safe and follow account and company standards\n, • Work with BSI when relevant to maintain the ISO standards.\n, • Create a positive and collaborative working relationship with the client\n, • Maintaining the relationship with the STW Integrated assurance auditing team\n\n \n Skills/experience Required: \n\n • NEBOSH qualification\n, • Demonstratable experience within a similar role.\n, • Strong interpersonal and people management skills\n, • Environmental awareness\n, • Experience within construction, civils, or utilities sectors\n\n \n About us \n We design, build and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected. \n We are an expert, responsible and agile partner, providing vital services to water, power and telecommunications sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience and protect the natural environment. Everything we do is designed to drive continual improvement and move life forward. \n We are proud to work in partnership with leading utility providers, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Northumbrian Water Group, Welsh Water, and Scottish Power Energy Networks. \n \n We are an equal opportunities employer \n We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. We know that having a diverse workforce encourages new perspectives, inspires creativity and creates an engaging workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive. When it comes to inclusion, we’re making sure we keep up the progress with our Communities of Practice, who help us do just that. \n \n What next... \n We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognise talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates individually through all stages of recruitment process.

Shape the Future of Residential Delivery in the Midlands \n \n Opportunities for Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers, Employer's Agents, CDM Consultants & Building Surveyors (PM, QS, EA, CDM, BS to Director level) \n \n Birmingham | Residential Sector \n \n CPC is expanding. \n \n As we continue to strengthen our presence across the Midlands, we're investing in our Birmingham team and looking for ambitious residential professionals who want to play a key role in shaping the future of our business in the region. \n \n With a strong pipeline of work secured through major frameworks, including the Platform Housing Group framework, and an exciting portfolio of affordable housing and residential developments, now is the perfect time to join us. \n \n We're interested in speaking with talented individuals across key disciplines, including: \n \n\n • Quantity Surveying\n, • Employer's Agent Services\n, • Project Management\n, • CDM\n, • Building Surveying\n\n \n Opportunities are available from QS/PM/EA/CDM/BS level through to Project Director and Director level. \n \n Why CPC? \n At CPC, you'll have the opportunity to do more than simply deliver projects. You'll help build and influence a growing regional team, work alongside industry-leading professionals, and contribute to projects that genuinely make a difference to communities across the UK. \n \n As an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), we stand out from the crowd as a successful, award-winning independent construction consultancy in a market increasingly dominated by acquisitions and takeovers. \n \n Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our success is shared, our culture is collaborative, and our growth creates opportunities for everyone. \n \n We're looking for people who don't just do the job — they raise the bar: \n \n\n • Have experience delivering residential and affordable housing projects\n, • Bring strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills\n, • Are commercially aware and driven to achieve excellent outcomes\n, • Want to be part of a growing business with ambitious plans\n, • Are excited by the opportunity to help shape and grow a regional team\n, • The chance to join a business at an exciting stage of growth\n\n \n What CPC will offer you: \n \n\n • A collaborative, people-first culture\n, • Opportunities for progression and leadership\n, • Diverse residential projects across the Midlands and beyond\n, • The benefits of working within an Employee Ownership Trust\n\n \n In addition — at CPC Project Services, we offer more than just a competitive salary — we provide a benefits package that supports you both at work and beyond. Highlights include: \n \n\n • Private healthcare for you and your family (including dental and optical)\n, • Private pension scheme\n, • Hybrid and flexible working\n, • Travel insurance (including winter sports) for you, your partner, and dependants\n, • Support with professional memberships and ongoing training\n\n \n Great work deserves recognition, that's why we offer a personal performance bonus and annual salary reviews, ensuring your contribution is recognised as we achieve our goals together. \n \n Looking for your next challenge and ready to help build something special in Birmingham? We'd love to hear from you. Apply with your CV and let's set up an initial chat. \n \n Diversity & Inclusion \n CPC is an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for professional growth and development. \n \n Polite Notice to Recruitment Agencies \n We are not seeking external recruitment support at this time. Speculative CVs will not be considered.

Head of Banking & Finance Solicitor | Birmingham | Partner / Legal Director Level \n Salary: Highly Competitive + Outstanding Benefits Package \n An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Banking & Finance Solicitor to lead and develop the Birmingham banking practice of a highly regarded national law firm. This strategic appointment offers the chance to head a successful team, work alongside nationally recognised specialists and play a key role in the continued growth of one of the firm's core commercial practice areas. \n THE ROLE: \n As Head of Banking & Finance, you will take responsibility for leading a busy and well-established practice advising an impressive client base of banks, alternative lenders, financial institutions, corporate borrowers, developers and investors. You will advise on a broad range of secured and unsecured lending transactions, acquisition finance, real estate finance, development finance, refinancing, asset-based lending and corporate banking matters. \n Working closely with colleagues across the firm's corporate, real estate, restructuring and insolvency teams, you will deliver commercially focused advice on complex, high-value transactions while driving the continued growth of the Birmingham practice. You will also play a pivotal role in developing client relationships, winning new work, mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to the firm's wider national banking strategy. \n THE CANDIDATE: \n Applications are invited from ambitious Banking & Finance Solicitors with extensive experience gained within a leading regional, national or international law firm. You will possess excellent technical ability, strong commercial awareness and an established network within the Midlands market. Previous experience leading teams, developing client relationships and generating new business will be highly advantageous. \n This opportunity will suit an existing Partner or an ambitious Legal Director seeking a genuine route into a leadership role with the support and infrastructure of a successful national practice. \n THE FIRM: \n This award-winning national law firm continues to invest heavily in its Birmingham office and has established an enviable reputation for delivering first-class legal advice to businesses, financial institutions and public sector organisations throughout the UK. With an outstanding culture, genuine career progression opportunities and a collaborative approach to client service, the firm offers high-quality work without compromising on work-life balance. \n \n \n eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. PQE levels are provided as a guide and all applications will be considered on merit.

Associate Director – Private Equity Tax \n Location: Birmingham \n \n Overview \n This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading professional services firm recognised as one of the most prominent advisory businesses outside of the Big 4. The firm has built a strong reputation in the mid-market, combining deep technical expertise with a highly commercial, partner-led approach to client service. \n With a growing private equity client base and a clear strategic focus on transactions and funds, the team is expanding and looking to appoint an experienced Associate Director to play a key role in its continued growth. \n The firm is known for its collaborative and entrepreneurial culture, offering individuals the opportunity to take genuine ownership of client relationships, develop business, and progress more quickly than in more hierarchical environments. \n \n The Role \n As an Associate Director within the Private Equity Tax team, you will work closely with Partners and Directors on a broad range of advisory-led projects for private equity houses, portfolio companies and management teams. \n You will play a central role in delivering high-quality tax advice across the deal lifecycle, while also contributing to business development and mentoring junior members of the team. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Advising private equity funds and their portfolio companies on a range of complex corporate tax and transaction-related matters\n, • Supporting on buy-side and sell-side transactions, including structuring, due diligence and execution\n, • Advising on management incentive plans, exit planning, refinancing and restructuring projects\n, • Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders\n, • Identifying opportunities to provide additional services and contributing to business development initiatives\n, • Leading the delivery of multiple projects, ensuring technical accuracy and commercial relevance\n, • Managing and mentoring junior team members, supporting their development and progression\n, • Collaborating with other service lines (e.g. deals, accounting advisory, audit) to deliver integrated solutions\n\n \n Why Join \n\n • Standout alternative to the Big 4 – A leading advisory firm with a strong market presence and reputation in the mid-market\n, • Entrepreneurial environment – Greater autonomy and faster progression opportunities\n, • High-quality client base – Exposure to leading private equity houses and dynamic, high-growth businesses\n, • Advisory-led role – A strong focus on transactions and value-add work rather than pure compliance\n, • Collaborative culture – A supportive, team-oriented environment with access to senior leadership\n, • Growth platform – A firm with ambitious expansion plans in private capital and transactions\n\n \n Candidate Profile \n\n • ACA and/or CTA qualified (or equivalent)\n, • Strong corporate tax background, with demonstrable experience advising private equity clients or large corporate groups\n, • Experience working on transaction-related projects (e.g. due diligence, structuring, exits)\n, • Commercially minded with the ability to deliver practical, solutions-focused advice\n, • Proven ability to manage client relationships and develop business opportunities\n, • Experience leading projects and managing more junior team members\n, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills\n\n \n Career Opportunity \n This role offers a clear pathway toward Director and Partner, with the opportunity to play a visible role in shaping the growth of a high-performing private equity tax team in a key regional market.

\n Capital Delivery Director, North West & Central\n IRC2362180 Who We Are\n At Network Rail, we're part of a large family serving millions of passengers and freight users throughout the UK every day. Our service impacts millions of people and we strive to become more efficient as we enhance, maintain and operate our network. Now is a fantastic time and join our team in Wales and Western region as we finalise the reforms to our maintenance organisation which will deliver: \n \n • A safer and more reliable and punctual service for passengers and employees - quicker fault fixes by more agile multi-disciplined response teams.\n, • Individual rostering - enabling us to send the right number or people to fix a fault.\n, • Multi-skilling - investing in the knowledge and skills of our people so they are better equipped to fix the most common faults themselves.\n, • Accelerated and improved technology deployment - we have a raft of labour and life-saving technology ready to be rolled out.\n \n Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We're an organisation where people matter. When your part of our team, you matter to us and you matter to millions. Watch our video to find out more! \n About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We look for opportunities to offer great opportunities to learn and grow through personal and professional development. And, if you make the grade then you can look forward to a rewarding and fulfilling career with a company that joined the top 50 in the Glassdoor's 2021 Best Places to Work. \n The North West & Central (NW&C) region is the 'Backbone of Britain' - the economic spine linking our main cities. Our infrastructure runs from London Euston and Marylebone in the South through Chiltern and West Midlands regions, the North West of England and Cumbria before joining with Scotland in Gretna. We are home to the West Coast Mainline, the busiest mixed-use railway in Europe, serving in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Edinburgh and Glasgow. We have 8,000 employees. Our mission is to provide and operate safe, efficient, and reliable infrastructure for our passengers and freight users, to enable economic growth and social value. \n We're looking for an experienced Capital Delivery Director to lead the capital delivery for the North West and Central (NW&C) region. Reporting to the NW&C Managing Director, you'll set the strategic direction for the region's capital delivery portfolio, ensuring every project is delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards of quality, value and customer service. \n This is a permanent, full-time, highly visible leadership role requiring strong presence across the region. The role can be based in either in Birmingham, Manchester or London and will involve extensive travel across the North West and Central area to engage with teams, stakeholders and delivery partners. \n Your Main Responsibilities will be to \n \n • Develop, define and lead the region's capital delivery and minor renewals delivery strategy, with full responsibility for the regional capital delivery budget and performance against agreed targets.\n, • Implement the efficient and effective strategy for the delivery of the regional work-bank to client and stakeholder requirements, whilst providing exceptional customer service providing the Managing Director Region with relevant assurance on capital delivery.\n, • Direct activities and take full responsibility for meeting efficiency targets and commercial objectives, whilst maintaining high levels of confidence in schedule adherence on all projects/programmes.\n, • Lead the relationship and interfaces with Network Rail (NR) Network delivering on all governance and assurance activities at a local level to support NR's strategic objectives and responsibilities to all internal and external stakeholders.\n, • Establish and continuously improve partnerships with the supply chain to develop commercially mutually beneficial delivery models.\n, • Develop and improve relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers throughout the region.\n, • Lead and direct the development of innovation and best practice throughout the capital delivery organisation, sharing with other regions and functions, as appropriate.\n, • Contribute to regional integrated planning, giving consideration that considers cross-asset programme and region requirements.\n, • Direct the project/programme teams, monitoring adequate resources available to deliver a flexible, competent skilled and effective workforce at all times, providing resources to other regions on a consultancy basis, as required.\n, • Lead the management of safety, in line with corporate management systems in the delivery of projects/programmes and accountable for assurance activity on all projects/programmes in line with corporate governance, processes and systems.\n, • Direct the timely assignment of, and thereafter, discharge of, Construction Design Management (CDM) duties for all projects/programmes.\n \n Closing date: 19th August 2026. This vacancy is also being advertised externally. \n We want to ensure everyone has an equal opportunity. Therefore, s hould you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please do let us know by contactingNicole Denton, Resourcing Business Partner Support. Your experience and skills\n \n • Full chartered membership of relevant professional body (e.g. APM, RICS) with demonstrable relevant post qualification experience\n, • Educated to degree level or relevant equivalent experience\n, • Proven strong leadership skills including demonstrable safety leadership, with the vision and ability to establish cross-functional relationships and drive cultural/organisational change\n, • Demonstrable broad and extensive experience in the successful management of a range of programmes including large complex projects in the construction and/or rail industries.\n, • Demonstrable previous experience of successful leadership of a large, multi-disciplinary P&L business\n, • Proven strong commercial focus and sound business acumen\n, • Comprehensive experience and skills in leading a customer service orientated organisation/business\n, • Exceptional interpersonal skills, possessing the ability to interact and maintain credibility with people at all levels within the business and industry stakeholders\n, • Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of Health and Safety, in particularly CDM regulations\n, • Knowledge of/experience in the UK railway industry\n Key Information\n Number of Positions: \n 1 \n Contract Type: \n Permanent \n Hours: \n Full Time \n Location: \n #J-18808-Ljbffr

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.

Commercial Litigation Partner / Senior Partner – Birmingham City Centre – £130,000 to £180,000 + Bonus + Benefits \n \n A highly regarded, Legal 500 firm is looking to appoint a Commercial Litigation Partner / Senior Partner to join its expanding Birmingham office, as part of a well-defined and ambitious growth strategy. With ongoing investment, strong financial performance, and a well-established national platform, this offers an excellent opportunity to take on a visible leadership role and help shape a growing commercial disputes offering in the Midlands, working alongside an experienced and well-connected senior team on complex, high-value matters. The firm provides genuine Partner autonomy within a modern, collaborative environment that prioritises work-life balance, supported by a highly competitive and achievable bonus structure, a comprehensive benefits package, and a clear and transparent route to equity. With access to high-quality work, an established client base, and a clear mandate to build and develop your own practice, this is a compelling opportunity to join a firm with strong momentum and long-term growth plans. \n \n The Role: \n \n\n • Lead Solicitor on a broad range of Commercial Litigation matters, including high-value, cross-border and complex disputes\n, • Advising on commercial contract disputes and wider business conflicts\n, • Handling shareholder, partnership, and director disputes\n, • Acting on restrictive covenant and defamation matters\n, • Supporting international arbitration / cross-border work where required\n, • Managing client relationships across a diverse portfolio, including corporates, OMB's/SME's and public sector bodies\n, • Driving business development activity, including networking and building a sustainable pipeline\n, • Playing a key role in the growth and strategic development of the Birmingham disputes team\n, • Operating within Senior Management frameworks to contribute to strategy, operations management and people leadership\n\n \n The Candidate: \n \n\n • An experienced Commercial Litigation Solicitor operating at Partner level, or a Legal Director / Senior Associate Solicitor ready to step up\n, • Strong technical expertise across a wide range of commercial disputes\n, • A proven or developing client following, with the ability to generate work and build a sustainable pipeline\n, • Commercially driven, with the ambition to play a leading role in growing the practice\n, • Experience gained within a reputable regional, national, or international firm\n, • Ambitious and motivated, with a clear interest in progression towards Equity Partnership\n\n \n The Benefits & How to Apply: \n \n\n • Competitive and negotiable salary, with a highly attractive bonus structure\n, • Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, pension scheme, and life assurance\n, • Generous holiday entitlement (minimum of 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays)\n, • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements\n, • Clear and transparent pathway to Equity Partnership\n, • Collaborative, forward-thinking, and ambitious firm culture\n, • Strong period of sustained growth and investment\n, • Excellent scope for career progression within a dynamic and growing team\n\n \n Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone \n \n Contact: Rhys Spencer, Retained Consultant \n \n Direct Dial: 0121 392 7377 Mobile: 07506 994 088 \n Email: rhys.spencer@williamjamesrecruitment.com \n \n More About William James Recruitment \n \n William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.

Commercial Litigation Solicitor – Birmingham – £65,000 to £85,000 + Bonus + Benefits \n \n A highly regarded, Legal 500 law firm is seeking a Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join its growing Birmingham office as part of a strategic expansion within its Disputes practice. With continued investment and a strong pipeline of high-quality work, this is a standout opportunity to join a modern, ambitious firm offering excellent progression, high-quality clients, and a collaborative working environment. You’ll play a key role in a well-established team, handling a broad mix of commercial disputes while benefiting from strong support, exposure to complex matters, and clear routes for career development. \n \n The Role: \n \n\n • Managing a varied caseload of Commercial Litigation matters, including contract disputes and broader business conflicts\n, • Advising clients on shareholder, partnership, and director disputes\n, • Handling matters from instruction through to resolution, including litigation and ADR\n, • Drafting pleadings, correspondence, and legal documentation across Commercial Litigation cases\n, • Providing commercially focused, pragmatic advice to a diverse client base\n, • Building and maintaining strong client relationships\n, • Attending client meetings, negotiations, and court hearings, with advocacy opportunities\n, • Supporting business development and contributing to the growth of the Birmingham team\n\n \n The Candidate: \n \n\n • A Commercial Litigation Solicitor operating from circa 1+ years’ PQE (Associate) through to Principal Associate level\n, • Strong technical expertise across Commercial Litigation matters\n, • Experience gained within a reputable regional or national firm, ideally within the West Midlands market\n, • A solid grounding in traditional commercial disputes work\n, • Commercially aware, with strong client-handling and communication skills\n, • Ambitious and motivated, with an interest in business development and contributing to team growth\n\n \n The Benefits & How to Apply: \n \n\n • Competitive salary, with a strong bonus structure\n, • Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, life assurance, enhanced pension scheme, and more\n, • Generous holiday entitlement\n, • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements\n, • Clear and structured career progression pathway\n, • Supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking firm culture\n, • High-quality work and an excellent client base\n, • Excellent scope for career progression within a well-established and growing team\n\n \n Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone. \n \n Contact: Rhys Spencer, Retained Consultant \n \n Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07506 994 088 \n Email: rhys.spencer@williamjamesrecruitment.com \n \n More About William James Recruitment \n \n William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.

Global Health and Safety Lead \n Birmingham with Global Travel \n £75,000 - £90,000 + 30% Bonus + Share Scheme + Excellent Benefits \n \n Are you looking for a senior Health and Safety leadership opportunity where you can shape global strategy, influence executive stakeholders and drive transformational change across an international manufacturing business? \n \n Irwin and Colton are partnering with a global manufacturing organisation to recruit a Global Health and Safety Lead. With operations spanning multiple continents and thousands of employees worldwide, this is a business with an established international presence and an ambitious vision for the future. \n \n This newly created Group-level position offers the opportunity to define and embed the future Health and Safety operating model during an exciting period of transformation. Reporting into the senior leadership team, you will work closely with regional Health and Safety leaders across North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America to strengthen governance, improve performance and drive a more proactive, data-led approach to Health and Safety across the organisation. \n \n Responsibilities of the Global Health and Safety Lead will include: \n \n\n • Developing and delivering the Group Health & Safety strategy\n, • Partnering with divisional leaders to drive consistency, performance and best practice\n, • Improving the use of data, reporting and insights to support decision-making\n, • Supporting the implementation of a new global Health & Safety software platform\n, • Reviewing policies, standards and assurance processes across the Group\n\n \n The successful Global Health and Safety Lead will have: \n \n\n • A NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent level of qualification\n, • Exposure to North American operations and OSHA requirements\n, • Significant experience in a senior Health & Safety role within a global, matrix organisation\n, • Experience developing governance frameworks, operating systems and Group standards\n, • A background within manufacturing, engineering or other high-risk environments\n\n \n This is an excellent opportunity to work for a world leading brand within their field in a professional working environment. If the role is of interest, please contact Scott Whyte on or 01923 937 123. \n \n Irwin and Colton are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company, based in the South East of England we recruit across the UK. We recruit all roles in the health and safety industry from Health and Safety Manager, Health and Safety Director through to Health and Safety Advisor positions. \n \n Irwin and Colton Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website irwinandcolton.com. Irwin and Colton is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

We're working with a globally recognised architecture, urbanism and design practice looking to appoint an Associate Director or Director within its Birmingham studio. \n \n This is a leadership role for someone who wants to help grow a studio, not simply lead projects. \n \n Working alongside the Principle and Studio Lead, you'll play a key role in winning work, building client relationships and helping shape the future of the Birmingham office. \n \n The Role \n Working closely with the Studio Lead and wider UK leadership team, you'll play a central role in winning new work, developing client relationships and leading the delivery of major projects. \n \n Alongside project leadership, you'll help shape the future of the Birmingham studio, mentoring teams, growing the client base and contributing to the wider strategic direction of the business. \n \n This role offers genuine autonomy and would suit someone looking to make a lasting impact rather than simply stepping into another Associate Director position. \n \n Responsibilities \n\n • Help drive the continued growth of the Birmingham studio\n, • Build and develop long term relationships with clients across the Midlands and wider UK\n, • Lead business development, bids and work winning activity\n, • Lead the design and delivery of major UK projects\n, • Mentor and develop project teams\n, • Work collaboratively with sector leaders across the wider UK business\n, • Represent the practice across the regional property and development market\n, • Champion design quality and technical excellence across every project\n\n \n Requirements \n\n • Associate Director, Director or an ambitious Associate ready to step into a broader leadership role\n, • Strong experience within a respected UK architecture practice\n, • A proven track record of winning work and developing long term client relationships\n, • Experience leading UK regeneration, masterplanning or large scale mixed-use projects would be highly advantageous\n, • Commercially minded with experience supporting business development, bids and strategic growth\n, • Confident leading multidisciplinary teams and complex projects\n, • Well connected within the Midlands market, or motivated to build a strong regional network\n, • Passion for mentoring people and helping grow a successful studio\n, • Ambitious, entrepreneurial and excited by the opportunity to build something\n\n \n Benefits \n\n • Join a globally recognised architecture, urbanism and design practice\n, • Play a key role in the growth of an ambitious regional studio\n, • Genuine influence over the future direction of the business\n, • Employee owned culture\n, • Clear long term progression opportunities\n, • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package\n, • Hybrid working\n\n \n Why This Role \n This an opportunity to help shape the future of one of the practice's most important regional studios, backed by the resources, reputation and opportunities of a global business. \n \n If you're looking for a role where you can build client relationships, grow a team and have a genuine influence on the direction of a studio, this is a rare opportunity to do exactly that.

The Opportunity We are looking for an accomplished Service Director to lead and develop our field service and maintenance operation within the CNC Machine Tool sector. This is a senior leadership position requiring a strong combination of service operational leadership, technical engineering credibility and blue-chip customer management. The successful candidate will have significant experience leading geographically dispersed field service and maintenance teams, driving service performance and developing strong, long-term relationships with major customers. You will take overall responsibility for the delivery and performance of the service function, ensuring customers receive a consistently high level of technical support while driving improvements in responsiveness, machine availability, service quality, productivity and customer satisfaction. While this is a leadership rather than a hands-on Service Engineer position, strong technical knowledge is essential. You must be sufficiently technically experienced to challenge and support engineers, Service Managers and technical specialists, understand complex machine issues and communicate credibly with customers when discussing technical problems, root causes and solutions.. Key Responsibilities Lead the development and implementation of the organisation’s service strategy. Oversee day-to-day service delivery operations, ensuring consistency, accessibility, and high standards. Monitor performance using KPIs, quality frameworks, and customer feedback to drive improvement. Lead, motivate, and develop service managers and teams to achieve operational excellence. Manage complex customer issues and ensure effective complaint resolution. Build strong relationships with partners, suppliers, and stakeholders to enhance service outcomes. Identify opportunities for innovation, service redesign, and improved customer experience. Ensure compliance with regulatory, safeguarding, and quality standards. Develop and manage service budgets, ensuring cost-effective and sustainable delivery. Contribute to organisational planning, risk management, and strategic decision-making. The Ideal Candidate Proven senior leadership experience in Machine Tool Industry service delivery or operational management. Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate vision into operational plans. Demonstrated success in leading teams and managing change. Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder-management skills. Experience using data, insights, and evaluation to improve services. Strong financial and risk-management capability. Commitment to customer-centred, inclusive, and high-quality service provision. Preferred Background The successful candidate must have a strong technical engineering foundation. This could have been developed through an apprenticeship, engineering qualification or a career progressing from hands-on engineering into service management and senior leadership. We would be particularly interested in candidates who have progressed through roles such as Service Engineer, Senior Engineer, Service Manager, Regional Service Manager, Head of Service or Service Director, and who have retained their technical knowledge as their leadership responsibilities have grown. Why This Role? A senior leadership opportunity with a leading organisation in the Machine Tool sector. The opportunity to lead and develop an experienced team of service and engineering professionals. Significant interaction with major blue-chip customers and senior decision-makers. A technically challenging environment working with sophisticated CNC machine tools and manufacturing technology. The autonomy to drive improvements in service performance, customer experience and operational effectiveness. Interested? Apply with an up-to-date CV outlining your experience with CNC machine tools, 5-axis milling, fault finding, service and maintenance

Director of Education Standards & Improvement \n Location: Remote (Midlands preferred) with regular UK travel \n Salary: £100,000–£110,000 + Car Allowance \n Contract: Permanent | Full Time \n \n Lead educational improvement across one of the UK's leading specialist education providers. \n \n We are seeking an exceptional education leader to provide strategic leadership for educational standards, school improvement and professional practice across a significant portfolio of specialist schools. \n \n This confidential appointment offers a rare opportunity to influence educational outcomes at scale, working alongside Executive Leaders, Regional Directors and Headteachers to drive consistently high standards across a national education portfolio. \n \n This is not a Headteacher role. It is a strategic leadership position requiring extensive experience leading educational improvement across multiple schools within a SEND environment. \n \n About the Role \n As Director of Education Standards & Improvement, you will be responsible for driving educational excellence across a large portfolio of specialist schools, ensuring consistently high standards of teaching, learning, curriculum, leadership and pupil outcomes. \n \n Working closely with senior operational and education leaders, you will use data, quality assurance and evidence-based practice to identify opportunities for improvement, strengthen leadership capability and ensure schools are well prepared for inspection. \n \n You will play a key role in shaping educational strategy, embedding best practice and supporting schools to deliver outstanding outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). \n \n Key Responsibilities \n \n Educational Strategy & Leadership \n\n • Lead the development and implementation of the organisation's education standards and school improvement strategy.\n, • Drive consistency in educational practice, curriculum delivery and teaching standards across all schools.\n, • Provide strategic advice and challenge to Executive Leaders, Regional Directors and Headteachers.\n\n \n School Improvement \n\n • Lead educational quality reviews and school improvement activity across a portfolio of schools.\n, • Support schools to improve educational performance and inspection outcomes.\n, • Identify emerging risks and implement targeted improvement strategies.\n, • Embed evidence-based approaches that improve outcomes for pupils with SEND.\n\n \n Leadership Development \n\n • Coach and develop Headteachers and senior leadership teams.\n, • Share best practice across schools to improve consistency and educational excellence.\n, • Lead professional development initiatives that strengthen leadership capability across the organisation.\n\n \n Performance & Governance \n\n • Use educational performance data to monitor standards and drive continuous improvement.\n, • Ensure compliance with SEND legislation, safeguarding requirements and statutory guidance.\n, • Build effective relationships with Local Authorities, regulators and external stakeholders.\n\n \n Essential Experience \n Applicants must be able to demonstrate: \n\n • Significant senior leadership experience within specialist SEND education.\n, • Responsibility for educational standards across a portfolio of at least 10 schools.\n, • Experience operating at Regional Director, Director of Education, Executive Director or equivalent senior leadership level.\n, • A proven track record of improving educational outcomes across multiple schools.\n, • Experience supporting schools to achieve and maintain Good or Outstanding Ofsted judgements.\n, • Extensive knowledge of SEND legislation, the SEND Code of Practice, safeguarding and inspection frameworks.\n, • Experience leading school improvement, quality assurance and inspection readiness programmes.\n, • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate educational performance data into strategic improvement plans.\n, • Exceptional influencing skills with experience coaching Headteachers and senior leaders.\n\n \n Desirable Experience \n\n • Experience within independent specialist education, alternative provision or multi-academy trusts.\n, • Experience supporting organisational growth, acquisitions or school integration.\n, • Knowledge of therapeutic education models and innovative SEND practice.\n, • Experience leading education strategy across geographically dispersed schools.\n\n \n Who We're Looking For \n This opportunity is designed for experienced Regional Directors of Education, Directors of School Improvement, Executive Directors of Education or senior Trust education leaders who have successfully led educational improvement across multiple schools. \n \n Applicants whose experience has been limited to leading a single school are unlikely to have the breadth of leadership experience required for this position. \n \n Why Join Us? \n\n • This is an opportunity to influence educational strategy and standards across a large, complex specialist education organisation.\n, • You will work alongside an experienced Executive team, shaping educational practice, developing senior leaders and improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND on a national scale.\n, • In return, you'll join an ambitious organisation committed to continuous improvement, innovation and delivering exceptional education for every pupil.\n\n \n Benefits \n\n • Competitive salary of £100,000–£110,000 plus Car Allowance\n, • Pension scheme\n, • Life Assurance\n, • Enhanced family leave\n, • Employee wellbeing programme\n, • Electric Car Scheme\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme\n, • Flexible benefits platform\n, • Ongoing professional development\n\n

Principal Electrical Engineer - Building ServicesBirminghamI'm working with a leading, design-led building services consultancy in a strong growth phase, with plans to significantly expand their Birmingham office over the next 12 months. This is a key leadership hire within a team that has a strong pipeline of secured work and long-term client relationships.You'll work closely with the local Director, taking ownership of project delivery, client relationships and technical leadership as the office scales.Benefits33 days holiday (including bank holidays) + birthday off + option to buy 5 extra daysHybrid & flexible workingPension with matched contributionsPrivate health cash plan + annual health assessmentsLife assurance (3x salary) + permanent health insuranceEnhanced sick pay, maternity & paternity payEAP with Remote GP accessEV/hybrid salary sacrifice schemeCycle to Work scheme + travel season ticket loanProfessional membership fees paidReferral bonuses, retail & gym discounts + lifestyle perksThe RoleLead client liaison as key technical contactDeliver and oversee electrical building services design across multiple projectsProduce calculations, specifications, drawings and tender documentationManage multidisciplinary coordination and project deliveryOversee financial performance, fees and programmeCarry out site inspections and ensure design complianceMentor junior engineers and support team developmentYou'll also contribute to system selection and commercial decision-making, ensuring solutions are technically and financially robust.What They're Looking ForDegree qualified in Electrical or Building Services EngineeringChartered or working towards (CIBSE / IET)Strong consultancy experience at Principal levelConfident client-facing communicator and team leaderProficient in AutoCAD + working knowledge of RevitExperience with AMTECH / Dialux / Relux (HEVACOMP or MEPWorx beneficial)Strong commercial awareness and project delivery capabilityWhy Apply?A senior leadership role in a growing regional office where you'll have real influence over projects, people and future direction - with clear progression as the team expands.Apply now or contact Roberto Sartori on 07437 837855 for a confidential chat.Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.TPBN1_UKTJ

Regional Sales Manager Dairy Equipment This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship the successful applicant must have existing Right to Work in the UK or Ireland.Are you an experienced agricultural or dairy sales professional with a strong track record of developing dealer and distributor networks?Do you enjoy building commercial relationships, supporting major project sales, and helping dealers grow their presence with dairy farmers?Would you like a highly autonomous UK & Ireland sales role where you can take ownership of your territory and help drive the growth of a globally recognised dairy equipment brand?Location of the Job: Home-Based UK & IrelandSalary & Benefits Package: £45,000 - £52,000 (DOE) Plus commission/bonusGenerous car allowanceLaptop and mobile phoneComprehensive training programmeLong-term career development opportunitiesHigh degree of autonomy and responsibilityOpportunity to work with a globally recognised dairy equipment manufacturerAbout the Company: Our client is a globally recognised manufacturer of advanced dairy equipment and milking systems, with experience supporting dairy farmers worldwide. The business is committed to delivering innovative solutions that balance technology, animal welfare, and farm profitability. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Regional Sales Manager to manage and further develop the distributor and dealer network across the UK and Ireland.Regional Sales Manager The Job Role Details: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Regional Sales Manager to take ownership of the UK and Ireland territory, managing and developing an established distribution network while identifying opportunities for further commercial growth. Working closely with distributors, dealers, dairy farmers and internal teams, you will drive sales activity, support major project opportunities and help strengthen the companys market position across the territory.This is a home-based role with travel throughout the UK and Ireland, so candidates can be based flexibly provided they are well positioned to cover the territory effectively.This is a commercial, relationship-led role requiring a strong technical affinity and genuine interest in agriculture. The successful candidate will act with a business-owner mindset for the territory, combining dealer development, project-based sales, commercial planning and customer support to achieve revenue and margin objectives.Key Responsibilities: Manage and develop the distributor and dealer network across the UK and Ireland, driving engagement and sales performance.Support distributors and dealers in securing major dairy and livestock projects, providing commercial input during complex negotiations.Identify new business opportunities while developing existing dealer and customer relationships.Deliver agreed revenue and margin targets across milking equipment, spare parts and milking hygiene products.Develop and implement the territorys commercial strategy in collaboration with the Sales Director and wider management team.Work closely with technical and after-sales teams to deliver excellent customer service and long-term account growth.Monitor market and competitor activity, maintaining accurate sales forecasts, pipeline reporting and commercial insight.Travel extensively throughout the UK and Ireland, with occasional international travel.Essential Candidate Skills & Experience: Proven experience in agricultural, dairy, livestock, machinery, equipment or related B2B salesExperience in project-based sales and/or developing a distributor or dealer networkStrong commercial awareness with the ability to manage sales, budgets and margin objectivesStrong technical affinity and a genuine interest in the agricultural and dairy sectorsConfident relationship-builder with strong listening, influencing and negotiation skillsA proactive business owner mindset with the ability to take responsibility for a large territoryEfficient, structured and methodical approach to territory and workload managementStrong diplomacy and customer-service orientationStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsFull driving licence and willingness to travel extensively throughout the UK and IrelandDesirable: Existing knowledge of the UK and Ireland dairy industryPrevious experience selling milking equipment, dairy technology, agricultural machinery or capital equipmentEstablished relationships with agricultural dealers, distributors or dairy farmersExperience supporting large-scale or complex capital equipment projectsAdditional language skills, particularly French, German or DutchWorking Hours: Full-time, home-based position with a high degree of autonomy. Travel throughout the UK and Ireland is expected to support distributors, dealers and customers, with occasional international travel where required.How to Apply: Please click on the apply now button. As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Farming industry, all applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role.Key Words: Regional Sales Manager, Dairy Sales Manager, Agricultural Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager, Territory Sales Manager, Dairy Equipment Sales, Milking Equipment, Agricultural Machinery Sales, Dealer Development, Distributor Management, Project Sales, Capital Equipment Sales, Dairy Technology, Livestock Equipment, Dairy Farming Jobs, Agricultural Sales Jobs UK, Agricultural Sales Jobs IrelandWe thank all applicants who apply for this role; however, only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. All applications will be handled in strict confidence and personal details will not be shared without prior consent.About Us Established in 2013, Agricultural and Farming Jobs provide expert recruitment, headhunting, and job advertising services across agriculture, horticulture, food and fresh produce, veterinary, animal health, agrochemicals, machinery, technical and engineering, and specialist education sectors across the UK and internationally.TPBN1_UKTJ

Cambridge Credentials is seeking a director/senior leader to drive origination and execution within the Industrials M&A advisory team. The role focuses on originating both buy- and sell-side mandates and delivering across the deal lifecycle to help clients achieve strategic objectives. The successful candidate will bring a strong M&A track record, Industrials experience, and leadership capability to grow a high-performing regional team within a growing practice, offering flexible location and #J-18808-Ljbffr

nLighten is a European platform of distributed edge data centers, designed to meet the growing demand for AI, 5G, and hybrid cloud deployments. As a rapidly expanding provider, we offer scalable colocation hubs and best-in-class energy solutions across Europe. Our innovative and sustainable approach to digital infrastructure ensures reliability, efficiency, and future-ready solutions for our clients. nLighten’s current footprint is 34 data centers in 7 European countries, with the ambition to grow to 100 sites during the next 3-4 years. We are looking for an experienced and commercially sharp Head of Facility to own the technical and operational integrity of our physical infrastructure across all 34 sites. This is a new Director-level role within the Operations organisation, leading the central Facility function across Critical Environment Engineering, Ops Excellence & Academy, and Vendor & Contract Management. The ideal candidate combines deep engineering credibility in critical environments with the leadership and commercial rigour to build a function from the ground up. • Define and enforce M&E engineering standards across all 34 sites, covering UPS, generators, cooling, LV distribution, and BMS., • Own the change request process for all M&E-related works across the portfolio., • Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for critical environment incidents and drive corrective actions through to completion., • Conduct site technical assessments and publish maturity findings and improvement plans., • Own the Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) programme across all sites and vendors., • Review, challenge, and approve maintenance scopes before work is instructed, preventing unnecessary cost and scope creep., • Work with Regional Directors to ensure maintenance plans are executed on time and to standard., • Oversee all R&M and cleaning contracts across 7 countries., • Ensure vendors are qualified, onboarded, and performing to contractual and HSE standards., • Support contract renewals, tenders, and consolidation initiatives led by the Vendor & Contract Manager., • Lead the PUE improvement programme across the portfolio., • Work with Regional Directors and site teams to identify and implement efficiency improvements., • Monitor energy performance data via the DCIM platform and Intelligence Hub., • Oversee the Operations Playbook and site maturity assessments across all sites., • Ensure the Operations Academy delivers consistent, role-based training across all regions., • Drive standardisation of operational processes across the three legacy estates., • Build and lead the Facility function: recruit, onboard, and develop three sub-function leads., • Set clear objectives, KPIs, and performance expectations for each team member., • Act as the primary technical interface between Operations and the CTO function., • Travel frequently across our 7 countries and 34 sites as required., • 10+ years in data centers or other mission-critical environments, with at least 3 years in a senior management role., • Proven experience managing a multi-site facilities or operations function across multiple geographies., • Track record of managing outsourced M&E maintenance programmes and vendor relationships., • Experience building or restructuring operational teams from a low base., • Strong working knowledge of data center critical systems: power, cooling, UPS, generators, LV distribution., • Comfortable reading and reviewing technical documentation, MOPs, and maintenance scopes., • Familiarity with DCIM platforms, asset management, and PUE monitoring tools., • Strong commercial acumen, able to challenge vendor pricing, scope, and performance with confidence., • Clear, structured communicator, able to present technical and financial information to senior stakeholders., • Organised and process-driven, with a high standard for documentation and follow-through., • Collaborative leadership style, able to influence across functions and geographies without direct authority over all stakeholders., • Fluency in English is required; French or German at professional working level is a strong advantage., • Build and lead a brand-new central function in a fast-growing, pan-European data center platform., • Own the technical and operational integrity of 34 sites across 7 countries, with a clear path to 100., • Shape the standards, playbooks, and vendor landscape that our next phase of growth will be built on., • Contribute to the expansion of Europe’s next generation of edge data centers. All selected candidates will undergo a background check to ensure a safe workplace, protect company assets, and comply with regulations. nLighten is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Even if you do not meet every requirement listed, we welcome your application. We particularly encourage women and individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Oculus are working with an established Legal 500 law firm looking to appoint a Family Director into a strategic leadership position. This opportunity would suit an experienced Family Partner, Head of Department or Senior Family Solicitor seeking a role with significant autonomy, influence and responsibility for the continued growth of a successful family law offering. The successful candidate will combine leadership responsibilities with a high-quality caseload of privately funded family matters, while playing a key role in business development, team growth and long-term strategic planning. The position offers the opportunity to: • Lead and develop an established family law team, • Contribute to the firm's growth strategy and wider business objectives, • Maintain and develop key professional relationships and referral networks, • Handle complex private family law matters, • Support recruitment, mentoring and team development initiatives, • Influence the future direction of the department Requirements: • Significant experience in private family law 10+ PQE, • Strong leadership and people management skills, • Commercial awareness and business development experience, • Proven ability to build relationships and develop new work, • Excellent communication and client care skills This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious family lawyer looking to take on a broader leadership role within a supportive and forward-thinking firm. megan.keyworth-wright@oculuslegalgroup.com 07771357113

Head of Residential Property – Leading Birmingham Firm 📍 Location: Birmingham • No Fee Earning involved 💰 Salary: Top of Market £75k-£100k ( DOE ) 📈 Clear Pathway to Director-Level Progression A highly regarded, forward-thinking law firm in Birmingham — widely recognised within the local and regional legal market — is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Residential Property to lead their well-established conveyancing team. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to step into a senior leadership role within a respected firm that offers genuine progression to Director level for the right individual. The Role: As Head of Residential, you will: • Lead and manage the residential conveyancing department, overseeing fee earners and support staf, • Play a key role in developing the department’s strategy, client base, and service delivery, • Drive team performance, compliance, and operational efficiency, • Represent the firm in business development, networking, and client relationship management Requirements: ✅ Significant experience in residential property law, ideally 6+ years PQE ✅ Strong technical ability across all conveyancing matters ✅ Previous experience leading or supervising a team ✅ Excellent commercial awareness and client-facing skills ✅ Ambition to progress into Director-level leadership What’s on Offer: ✨ Top-tier salary package, reflective of seniority and experience ✨ Clear and supported pathway to Director ✨ Autonomy to shape and grow the department ✨ Supportive and progressive working culture ✨ A firm with an excellent reputation in Birmingham’s legal community This is the perfect role for an head of department ready to step into a strategic leadership role within a firm that values its people and rewards excellence. Please get in touch on the below details E: Kevin.pescott@capeclarke.com M: 07833584079

Shape the Future of Residential Delivery in the Midlands Opportunities for CDM Consultants, Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers, Employer's Agents, & Building Surveyors (CDM, QS, PM, EA, & BS to Director level) Birmingham | Residential Sector CPC is expanding. As we continue to strengthen our presence across the Midlands, we're investing in our Birmingham team and looking for ambitious residential professionals who want to play a key role in shaping the future of our business in the region. With a strong pipeline of work secured through major frameworks, including the Platform Housing Group framework, and an exciting portfolio of affordable housing and residential developments, now is the perfect time to join us. We're interested in speaking with talented individuals across key disciplines, including: • CDM, • Quantity Surveying, • Employer's Agent Services, • Project Management, • Building Surveying Opportunities are available from QS/PM/EA/CDM/BS level through to Project Director and Director level. Why CPC? At CPC, you'll have the opportunity to do more than simply deliver projects. You'll help build and influence a growing regional team, work alongside industry-leading professionals, and contribute to projects that genuinely make a difference to communities across the UK. As an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), we stand out from the crowd as a successful, award-winning independent construction consultancy in a market increasingly dominated by acquisitions and takeovers. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our success is shared, our culture is collaborative, and our growth creates opportunities for everyone. We're looking for people who don't just do the job — they raise the bar: • Have experience delivering residential and affordable housing projects, • Bring strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills, • Are commercially aware and driven to achieve excellent outcomes, • Want to be part of a growing business with ambitious plans, • Are excited by the opportunity to help shape and grow a regional team, • The chance to join a business at an exciting stage of growth What CPC will offer you: • A collaborative, people-first culture, • Opportunities for progression and leadership, • Diverse residential projects across the Midlands and beyond, • The benefits of working within an Employee Ownership Trust In addition — at CPC Project Services, we offer more than just a competitive salary — we provide a benefits package that supports you both at work and beyond. Highlights include: • Private healthcare for you and your family (including dental and optical), • Private pension scheme, • Hybrid and flexible working, • Travel insurance (including winter sports) for you, your partner, and dependants, • Support with professional memberships and ongoing training Great work deserves recognition, that's why we offer a personal performance bonus and annual salary reviews, ensuring your contribution is recognised as we achieve our goals together. Looking for your next challenge and ready to help build something special in Birmingham? We'd love to hear from you. Apply with your CV and let's set up an initial chat. Diversity & Inclusion CPC is an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for professional growth and development. Polite Notice to Recruitment Agencies We are not seeking external recruitment support at this time. Speculative CVs will not be considered.

The Opportunity We are looking for an accomplished Service Director to lead and develop our field service and maintenance operation within the CNC Machine Tool sector. This is a senior leadership position requiring a strong combination of service operational leadership, technical engineering credibility and blue-chip customer management. The successful candidate will have significant experience leading geographically dispersed field service and maintenance teams, driving service performance and developing strong, long-term relationships with major customers. You will take overall responsibility for the delivery and performance of the service function, ensuring customers receive a consistently high level of technical support while driving improvements in responsiveness, machine availability, service quality, productivity and customer satisfaction. While this is a leadership rather than a hands-on Service Engineer position, strong technical knowledge is essential. You must be sufficiently technically experienced to challenge and support engineers, Service Managers and technical specialists, understand complex machine issues and communicate credibly with customers when discussing technical problems, root causes and solutions.. Key Responsibilities • Lead the development and implementation of the organisation’s service strategy., • Oversee day-to-day service delivery operations, ensuring consistency, accessibility, and high standards., • Monitor performance using KPIs, quality frameworks, and customer feedback to drive improvement., • Lead, motivate, and develop service managers and teams to achieve operational excellence., • Manage complex customer issues and ensure effective complaint resolution., • Build strong relationships with partners, suppliers, and stakeholders to enhance service outcomes., • Identify opportunities for innovation, service redesign, and improved customer experience., • Ensure compliance with regulatory, safeguarding, and quality standards., • Develop and manage service budgets, ensuring cost-effective and sustainable delivery., • Contribute to organisational planning, risk management, and strategic decision-making. The Ideal Candidate • Proven senior leadership experience in Machine Tool Industry service delivery or operational management., • Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate vision into operational plans., • Demonstrated success in leading teams and managing change., • Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder-management skills., • Experience using data, insights, and evaluation to improve services., • Strong financial and risk-management capability., • Commitment to customer-centred, inclusive, and high-quality service provision. Preferred Background The successful candidate must have a strong technical engineering foundation. This could have been developed through an apprenticeship, engineering qualification or a career progressing from hands-on engineering into service management and senior leadership. We would be particularly interested in candidates who have progressed through roles such as Service Engineer, Senior Engineer, Service Manager, Regional Service Manager, Head of Service or Service Director, and who have retained their technical knowledge as their leadership responsibilities have grown. Why This Role? • A senior leadership opportunity with a leading organisation in the Machine Tool sector., • The opportunity to lead and develop an experienced team of service and engineering professionals., • Significant interaction with major blue-chip customers and senior decision-makers., • A technically challenging environment working with sophisticated CNC machine tools and manufacturing technology., • The autonomy to drive improvements in service performance, customer experience and operational effectiveness. Interested? Apply with an up-to-date CV outlining your experience with CNC machine tools, 5-axis milling, fault finding, service and maintenance.

Clark Wood is recruiting an Audit & Accounts Director in Birmingham. The role offers an equity partner pathway within a prominent regional practice, overseeing large SMEs/OMB audits and related advisory work. The candidate will manage audit budgets, staff allocations, and ensure high-quality deliverables while collaborating with the tax team and pursuing growth initiatives in both audit and non-audit services. #J-18808-Ljbffr

You can win work. You can lead deals. But if the platform around you is not helping you build, it eventually becomes the ceiling. A growing UK advisory firm is looking to appoint a Corporate Finance Partner in Birmingham. You know the lower mid-market. You know how to sit opposite business owners, shareholders and management teams and give proper advice. You can originate, lead and convert work. But maybe your current platform is making that harder than it needs to be. Too much politics. Too much reliance on your own network. Too many internal blockers. Not enough genuine support around you. This is a chance to change that. The opportunity is to help build and lead a Birmingham Corporate Finance presence within a wider national advisory platform. It is a build role, but not a cold start. • internal referral routes, • wider advisory relationships, • dedicated origination support, • research and marketing capability, • private equity coverage, • senior appetite to invest in Corporate Finance The work sits firmly in the lower mid-market. The firm completes nearly 100 deals a year, with aggregate deal value running into the billions. Average transaction size is typically around £20m to £25m EV, with the core market broadly sitting between £5m and £50m EV. There is scope to move higher where the opportunity makes sense, but this is not a platform trying to become a £100m+ investment banking house. The sweet spot is founder-led, shareholder-owned and privately backed business advisory. Practical, commercial, relationship-led M&A where credibility with business owners, investors and advisers really matters. • Build Birmingham without starting from zero, • Strong national platform and regional opportunity, • Proper internal referral potential, • Dedicated origination, research, marketing and PE coverage, • Collaborative culture, not an elbow-led target environment, • Senior visibility and genuine room to shape the story, • Is already a Corporate Finance Partner, or a senior Director close to Partner, • Has a credible lower mid-market M&A track record, • Can originate, lead and convert mandates, • Is credible with entrepreneurs, shareholders and management teams, • Wants more ownership, but still wants infrastructure behind them, • Likes the idea of building, not just inheriting a seat, • Corporate Finance, • Deals advisory, • Mid-market accountancy firm, • Specialist Corporate Finance team, • Wants large-cap investment banking work, • Is mainly execution-led, • Has limited origination or relationship ownership, • Comes mainly from transaction services, debt, strategy, fundraising or capital markets, • Wants a title but not the responsibility to build, • Prefers a highly individualistic, eat-what-you-kill culture If you are open to a confidential discussion, happy to share more detail. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Our corporate team has extensive experience of advising on M&A transactions, MBOs, corporate reorganisations, joint ventures and private equity/venture capital, as well as providing corporate law and governance advice. The team provides transactional and advisory services to a wide range of clients including: • Major corporates, • Regional and national companies, • Business owners/start‑ups and growing businesses, • Management teams, investors and lenders, • Central government bodies and local authorities, • Housing associations, as well as development and regeneration vehicles As a senior team member, you will work closely with our partners to deliver innovative and client‑focused legal advice alongside supervising junior lawyers in our team. You will also be encouraged to actively participate in business development and client‑facing activities. We are looking for a Senior Associate or Legal Director to join our ambitious and growing corporate law practice. You will play a key role within our national corporate team to deliver commercially focused high‑quality legal advice. Experience of corporate work (mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, restructurings, corporate governance and general company law) is essential. The successful candidate will also possess the following skills and experiences: • 7+ PQE, • Sound legal knowledge and commercial awareness, with an ability to give tailored and solution‑focused advice to clients and colleagues as part of cross‑discipline offerings, • Experience of supervising more junior lawyers, • A willingness and ability to get involved in business development activities and initiatives, • A personable manner and a positive attitude, • Strong communication skills with a professional approach to work, • A keenness to work collaboratively with colleagues at senior and junior levels #J-18808-Ljbffr

Planning Director Birmingham | £80,000–£105,000 plus bonus Our client is an independent planning consultancy with a national office network and a strong pipeline of work. It is now seeking a Planning Director in Birmingham to support continued growth and take a leading role on complex projects. Ready for more ownership, better project exposure and a clearer route forward? This role is built around one central idea: take a visible leadership position in a growing regional office with scope to shape recruitment and market strategy. The team’s current workload includes major residential, regeneration, logistics, employment and strategic land projects. Prepare clear planning appraisals, statements and strategic advice. Manage planning applications and coordinate technical inputs. Maintain regular, professional communication with clients and project teams. Negotiate constructively with local planning authorities and other stakeholders. Review work produced by junior colleagues and support their development. Contribute to fee proposals, client development and the commercial management of projects. Mrtpi; established midlands network; strong work-winning record and proven team leadership. You should also be organised, dependable and able to explain planning issues in straightforward language. The business is interested in people who value good advice and long-term client relationships rather than unnecessary internal politics. At this level, the precise shape of the role can be adjusted around your strengths, market profile and the relationships you can develop. All approaches will be handled discreetly. The salary is £80,000–£105,000 plus bonus. The wider package includes substantial bonus, healthcare, pension, flexible working and potential long-term incentive. Exact arrangements will depend on experience and will be discussed openly during the process. #J-18808-Ljbffr

nLighten is a European platform of distributed edge data centers, designed to meet the growing demand for AI, 5G, and hybrid cloud deployments. As a rapidly expanding provider, we offer scalable colocation hubs and best-in-class energy solutions across Europe. Our innovative and sustainable approach to digital infrastructure ensures reliability, efficiency, and future-ready solutions for our clients. nLighten’s current footprint is 34 data centers in 7 European countries, with the ambition to grow to 100 sites during the next 3-4 years. We are looking for an experienced and commercially sharp Head of Facility to own the technical and operational integrity of our physical infrastructure across all 34 sites. This is a new Director-level role within the Operations organisation, leading the central Facility function across Critical Environment Engineering, Ops Excellence & Academy, and Vendor & Contract Management. The ideal candidate combines deep engineering credibility in critical environments with the leadership and commercial rigour to build a function from the ground up. • Define and enforce M&E engineering standards across all 34 sites, covering UPS, generators, cooling, LV distribution, and BMS., • Own the change request process for all M&E-related works across the portfolio., • Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for critical environment incidents and drive corrective actions through to completion., • Conduct site technical assessments and publish maturity findings and improvement plans., • Own the Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) programme across all sites and vendors., • Review, challenge, and approve maintenance scopes before work is instructed, preventing unnecessary cost and scope creep., • Work with Regional Directors to ensure maintenance plans are executed on time and to standard., • Oversee all R&M and cleaning contracts across 7 countries., • Ensure vendors are qualified, onboarded, and performing to contractual and HSE standards., • Support contract renewals, tenders, and consolidation initiatives led by the Vendor & Contract Manager., • Lead the PUE improvement programme across the portfolio., • Work with Regional Directors and site teams to identify and implement efficiency improvements., • Monitor energy performance data via the DCIM platform and Intelligence Hub., • Oversee the Operations Playbook and site maturity assessments across all sites., • Ensure the Operations Academy delivers consistent, role-based training across all regions., • Drive standardisation of operational processes across the three legacy estates., • Build and lead the Facility function: recruit, onboard, and develop three sub-function leads., • Set clear objectives, KPIs, and performance expectations for each team member., • Act as the primary technical interface between Operations and the CTO function., • Travel frequently across our 7 countries and 34 sites as required., • 10+ years in data centers or other mission-critical environments, with at least 3 years in a senior management role., • Proven experience managing a multi-site facilities or operations function across multiple geographies., • Track record of managing outsourced M&E maintenance programmes and vendor relationships., • Experience building or restructuring operational teams from a low base., • Strong working knowledge of data center critical systems: power, cooling, UPS, generators, LV distribution., • Comfortable reading and reviewing technical documentation, MOPs, and maintenance scopes., • Familiarity with DCIM platforms, asset management, and PUE monitoring tools., • Strong commercial acumen, able to challenge vendor pricing, scope, and performance with confidence., • Clear, structured communicator, able to present technical and financial information to senior stakeholders., • Organised and process-driven, with a high standard for documentation and follow-through., • Collaborative leadership style, able to influence across functions and geographies without direct authority over all stakeholders., • Fluency in English is required; French or German at professional working level is a strong advantage., • Build and lead a brand-new central function in a fast-growing, pan-European data center platform., • Own the technical and operational integrity of 34 sites across 7 countries, with a clear path to 100., • Shape the standards, playbooks, and vendor landscape that our next phase of growth will be built on., • Contribute to the expansion of Europe’s next generation of edge data centers. All selected candidates will undergo a background check to ensure a safe workplace, protect company assets, and comply with regulations. nLighten is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Even if you do not meet every requirement listed, we welcome your application. We particularly encourage women and individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr

nLighten is a European platform of distributed edge data centers, designed to meet the growing demand for AI, 5G, and hybrid cloud deployments. As a rapidly expanding provider, we offer scalable colocation hubs and best-in-class energy solutions across Europe. Our innovative and sustainable approach to digital infrastructure ensures reliability, efficiency, and future-ready solutions for our clients. nLighten’s current footprint is 34 data centers in 7 European countries, with the ambition to grow to 100 sites during the next 3-4 years. We are looking for an experienced and commercially sharp Head of Facility to own the technical and operational integrity of our physical infrastructure across all 34 sites. This is a new Director-level role within the Operations organisation, leading the central Facility function across Critical Environment Engineering, Ops Excellence & Academy, and Vendor & Contract Management. The ideal candidate combines deep engineering credibility in critical environments with the leadership and commercial rigour to build a function from the ground up. • Define and enforce M&E engineering standards across all 34 sites, covering UPS, generators, cooling, LV distribution, and BMS., • Own the change request process for all M&E-related works across the portfolio., • Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for critical environment incidents and drive corrective actions through to completion., • Conduct site technical assessments and publish maturity findings and improvement plans., • Own the Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) programme across all sites and vendors., • Review, challenge, and approve maintenance scopes before work is instructed, preventing unnecessary cost and scope creep., • Work with Regional Directors to ensure maintenance plans are executed on time and to standard., • Oversee all R&M and cleaning contracts across 7 countries., • Ensure vendors are qualified, onboarded, and performing to contractual and HSE standards., • Support contract renewals, tenders, and consolidation initiatives led by the Vendor & Contract Manager., • Lead the PUE improvement programme across the portfolio., • Work with Regional Directors and site teams to identify and implement efficiency improvements., • Monitor energy performance data via the DCIM platform and Intelligence Hub., • Oversee the Operations Playbook and site maturity assessments across all sites., • Ensure the Operations Academy delivers consistent, role-based training across all regions., • Drive standardisation of operational processes across the three legacy estates., • Build and lead the Facility function: recruit, onboard, and develop three sub-function leads., • Set clear objectives, KPIs, and performance expectations for each team member., • Act as the primary technical interface between Operations and the CTO function., • Travel frequently across our 7 countries and 34 sites as required., • 10+ years in data centers or other mission-critical environments, with at least 3 years in a senior management role., • Proven experience managing a multi-site facilities or operations function across multiple geographies., • Track record of managing outsourced M&E maintenance programmes and vendor relationships., • Experience building or restructuring operational teams from a low base., • Strong working knowledge of data center critical systems: power, cooling, UPS, generators, LV distribution., • Comfortable reading and reviewing technical documentation, MOPs, and maintenance scopes., • Familiarity with DCIM platforms, asset management, and PUE monitoring tools., • Strong commercial acumen, able to challenge vendor pricing, scope, and performance with confidence., • Clear, structured communicator, able to present technical and financial information to senior stakeholders., • Organised and process-driven, with a high standard for documentation and follow-through., • Collaborative leadership style, able to influence across functions and geographies without direct authority over all stakeholders., • Fluency in English is required; French or German at professional working level is a strong advantage., • Build and lead a brand-new central function in a fast-growing, pan-European data center platform., • Own the technical and operational integrity of 34 sites across 7 countries, with a clear path to 100., • Shape the standards, playbooks, and vendor landscape that our next phase of growth will be built on., • Contribute to the expansion of Europe’s next generation of edge data centers. All selected candidates will undergo a background check to ensure a safe workplace, protect company assets, and comply with regulations. nLighten is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Even if you do not meet every requirement listed, we welcome your application. We particularly encourage women and individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Join Kainos and Shape the Future At Kainos, we’re problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators - driven by a shared mission to create real impact. Whether we’re transforming digital services for millions, delivering cutting-edge Workday solutions, or pushing the boundaries of technology, we do it together.We believe in a people-first culture, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly make a difference. Here, you’ll be part of a diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration.Ready to make your mark? Join us and be part of something bigger.Data & AI Lead for HealthcareRole OverviewAs a Data & AI Lead for Healthcare you will support Pre-Sales and will play a critical role in shaping and delivering Data and AI opportunities across Kainos’ 100m Healthcare business. You will work closely with our Healthcare Chief Technology Officer, account leads and delivery leaders to understand client needs, shape new opportunities, and design impactful Data and AI solutions that improve outcomes across the UK healthcare system.You will lead client-facing engagements to define requirements, run exploratory workshops, and shape proposals that draw on your expertise in healthcare data and AI. This includes developing compelling bid responses, creating reusable accelerators and offerings, and providing subject matter assurance for delivery teams.In addition to your pre-sales responsibilities, you will operate as a Lead Data Architect in delivery programmes. You will shape data strategy, design and deliver fit-for-purpose data architectures, and provide assurance across all stages of delivery. As a subject matter expert, you will bring deep expertise in core data architecture disciplines including data modelling, data flows, metadata management, data transformation, and governance.You will be expected to engage and build relationships with senior stakeholders in client account across national arms-length bodies (e.g. NHS England, UKHSA, NHSBSA), devolved administrations, regional health and care organisations, and clinical research bodies.This is a high-impact, hybrid role that combines hands-on technical leadership with strategic consulting and business development, ideally suited to someone with a strong foundation in data architecture, consulting and a passion for advancing healthcare outcomes through data and AI.You will be responsible for:Client Engagement and Pre-SalesLeading the shaping of early-stage client opportunities, including discovery sessions and exploratory workshops with senior stakeholders.Helping qualify opportunities and develop early-stage proposals and positioning materials.Working with account teams to develop compelling, solution-driven bid responses and presentations.Creating reusable Healthcare accelerators and offerings that leverage Data & AIActing as a trusted advisor to clients across national, regional and research-based healthcare organisations.Data Architecture and Delivery AssuranceLeading or assuring the design of complex data and AI solutions that span data integration, analytics, AI/ML and interoperability.Acting as a Lead Data Architect within delivery programmes, responsible for the technical design, data model development, metadata and governance practices.Providing technical leadership and assurance for delivery teams, ensuring alignment with Data and AI best practices and client goals.Advising clients on product and technology selection, and defining information handling models across data platforms.Supporting delivery teams by providing subject matter expertise, delivery assurance and hands-on delivery where appropriate.Offerings and Thought LeadershipCreating reusable healthcare data and AI offerings and accelerators that support repeatable pre-sales and delivery activities.Helping define new go-to-market propositions, working with marketing, sales and delivery leads.Developing sales collateral that clearly articulates our value proposition in the healthcare space.Representing Kainos at industry events, panels and briefings to build credibility and network.InnovationStaying informed on emerging trends in Healthcare Data and AI to identify opportunities for applying cutting-edge technologies in client engagements.Driving innovation by applying market-leading tools and techniques that improve the quality and impact of our Data and AI proposals and delivered solutions.Promoting a culture of experimentation and improvement within the team.People managementLeading, motivating and empowering individuals within the Data and AI practice, creating a positive, high-performing culture where people can grow.Mandatory requirements:Experience working as a Data or AI consultant in a client-facing role, including shaping new opportunities and leading pre-sales activities.Strong technical design expertise in core data architecture disciplines including data modelling, data analysis, metadata management, data transformation, data migration and governance.Proven experience delivering or assuring large-scale Data or AI programmes within the public sector or healthcare domain.Proven ability to act as a technical leader across complex data delivery programmes, including mentoring, standards development, and architecture assurance.Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to operate confidently with C-level and Director-level stakeholders.Broad technology understanding, including modern data platforms, data integration, analytics, AI/ML, data governance and cloud technologies.Highly proficient in at least three mainstream data technologies and aware of wider data technology trends.Experience working across the full sales lifecycle, from early shaping through to pitch and close.Desirable requirements:Experience working with UK healthcare bodies such as DHSC, NHS England, UKHSA, NHSBSA, devolved nations, ICSs and clinical research bodies.Deep understanding of healthcare data, interoperability (e.g. FHIR, HL7, SNOMED), and the use of data and AI to improve public health and clinical outcomes.Experience in designing or delivering secure data environments (SDEs) or similar research-oriented data platforms.Understanding of the practical application of GenAI and large language models in Healthcare.Experience with public sector procurement processes.Enterprise data architecture experience.Experience developing go-to-market offerings, accelerators or reusable assets.Involvement in industry forums, advisory groups or standards bodies relevant to healthcare data.About Kainos HealthcareKainos is a digital technology company that has been delivering impactful transformation across healthcare, public sector and commercial clients for over 30 years. Our Healthcare business is a trusted partner to organisations including NHS England, UKHSA, DHSC, and regional care systems.We specialise in designing and delivering national-scale services that improve patient care, modernise clinical and operational systems, and enable better use of data for decision-making and research. Our work includes Secure Data Environments (SDEs), data platforms, digital front doors, and health protection systems that support the UK’s response to infectious disease threats.This role sits within our Data and AI Practice and will help shape the next generation of data-driven services in UK healthcare.Embracing our differences At Kainos, we believe in the power of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that is as diverse as the world we live in, where everyone is valued, respected, and given an equal chance to thrive. We actively seek out talented people from all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them who they are. We also believe every candidate deserves a level playing field. Our friendly talent acquisition team is here to support you every step of the way, so if you require any accommodations or adjustments, we encourage you to reach out. We understand that everyone's journey is different, and by having a private conversation we can ensure that our recruitment process is tailored to your needs.Job SummaryJob number: JR_15663Date posted : 2026-04-01Profession: Data & Artificial IntelligenceEmployment type: Full time

Department: Marrons - Marrons - Planning - Planning - 2401 Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Birmingham Reporting To: Brian Mullin Are you a dynamic and talented Planning professional looking to take the next step in your career? Do you want to work for a consultancy with ambitious plans and contribute to our ongoing growth? If so, we’d love to hear from you! We can offer you: • A competitive salary with great benefits including private medical & payment of relevant subscriptions, • A culture of trust, empowerment and autonomy over your work, • The chance to work on a variety of projects, including planning applications and land promotions for a range of sites and clients, • The opportunity to join a growing team within an established planning firm, and to help influence our business strategy for the region, • Hybrid working from our central Birmingham hub Marrons has grown rapidly over the past 5 years to become a top 15 UK planning consultancy, with a team of 50+ town planners across our regional hubs. We also provide complementary socio-economic, heritage, masterplanning, transport, landscape and architectural services. We have big growth plans and are looking for people with the enthusiasm to come and be part of this journey! We are looking to appoint a Planning Director to play a key part in the growth strategy of our Birmingham office, developing and delivering opportunities and further building on our success to date. As a Planning Director in Marrons, we can offer you the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects, including identifying new development opportunities and delivering major mixed-use urban extensions across the UK. You will be working with national house builders, land promoters, and landowners and become a key part of the Marrons leadership team. Key duties will include: • advising on development potential of land and buildings, • assisting with preparing planning applications and appeals, • providing policy advice and research, • drafting representations to plan consultations and examinations, • assisting in identify land opportunities, • working with clients and other consultants to deliver development, • supporting business development activities, • A degree in town planning or a related field, and significant relevant experience in a planning consultancy, • A strong understanding of UK planning policies and regulations, and experience in preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to lead a team effectively, • A track record of delivering high-quality work to tight deadlines, and a strong commitment to client satisfaction., • RTPI membership We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work. We appreciate that people have different needs and preferences and we’re keen to be flexible, after all, we value what you do, not where you do it. We have the following hubs across the UK: Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds, Leicester, Lincoln, London, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Sheffield, Stratford upon Avon & Tunbridge Wells. Do you want to check out our amazing benefits ? Additional information: Please be aware, for some vacancies, where we receive high numbers of applications we may need to bring the close date forward. Due to the nature of the work undertaken, confirmation of employment will be subject to a variety of checks which will be carried out once an offer of employment is accepted. Details of the checks can be found here. Equal opportunities Marrons is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. We value and respect individuality and encourage a culture within our business where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Department: Marrons - Marrons - Planning - Planning - 2401 Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Birmingham Reporting To: Brian Mullin Are you a dynamic and talented Planning professional looking to take the next step in your career? Do you want to work for a consultancy with ambitious plans and contribute to our ongoing growth? If so, we’d love to hear from you! We can offer you: • A competitive salary with great benefits including private medical & payment of relevant subscriptions, • A culture of trust, empowerment and autonomy over your work, • The chance to work on a variety of projects, including planning applications and land promotions for a range of sites and clients, • The opportunity to join a growing team within an established planning firm, and to help influence our business strategy for the region, • Hybrid working from our central Birmingham hub Marrons has grown rapidly over the past 5 years to become a top 15 UK planning consultancy, with a team of 50+ town planners across our regional hubs. We also provide complementary socio-economic, heritage, masterplanning, transport, landscape and architectural services. We have big growth plans and are looking for people with the enthusiasm to come and be part of this journey! We are looking to appoint a Planning Director to play a key part in the growth strategy of our Birmingham office, developing and delivering opportunities and further building on our success to date. As a Planning Director in Marrons, we can offer you the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects, including identifying new development opportunities and delivering major mixed-use urban extensions across the UK. You will be working with national house builders, land promoters, and landowners and become a key part of the Marrons leadership team. Key duties will include: • advising on development potential of land and buildings, • assisting with preparing planning applications and appeals, • providing policy advice and research, • drafting representations to plan consultations and examinations, • assisting in identify land opportunities, • working with clients and other consultants to deliver development, • supporting business development activities, • A degree in town planning or a related field, and significant relevant experience in a planning consultancy, • A strong understanding of UK planning policies and regulations, and experience in preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to lead a team effectively, • A track record of delivering high-quality work to tight deadlines, and a strong commitment to client satisfaction., • RTPI membership We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work. We appreciate that people have different needs and preferences and we’re keen to be flexible, after all, we value what you do, not where you do it. We have the following hubs across the UK: Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds, Leicester, Lincoln, London, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Sheffield, Stratford upon Avon & Tunbridge Wells. Do you want to check out our amazing benefits ? Additional information: Please be aware, for some vacancies, where we receive high numbers of applications we may need to bring the close date forward. Due to the nature of the work undertaken, confirmation of employment will be subject to a variety of checks which will be carried out once an offer of employment is accepted. Details of the checks can be found here. Equal opportunities Marrons is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. We value and respect individuality and encourage a culture within our business where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. #J-18808-Ljbffr

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons. WSP’s Planning Consultancy team is seeking a high-profile, commercially minded Director to lead and grow our strategic sites’ portfolio across the UK. This role is central to driving major development opportunities through plan-making, promotion, consenting and delivery, working at the forefront of transformational projects that shape communities and regional economies. The Director will act as an outward-facing leader, strengthening our market presence, securing major commissions, and overseeing the successful delivery of complex, multidisciplinary projects. This is a role for a recognised "winner-doer" who combines strategic insight, technical excellence, and strong client relationships. Our Planning Consultancy team sits at the front end of WSP’s Planning & Development business unit, bringing together the full suite of professional services needed to take sites from initial appraisal through feasibility, design, consenting and delivery. We advise on some of the UK’s most significant strategic development projects across residential, commercial, mixed-use, leisure, defence, healthcare and education sectors. Our portfolio includes major urban extensions, new settlements and regeneration schemes such as: • South Warrington Urban Extension, • Castor & Ailsworth, Peterborough, • Cambridge Business Park, • Eden Project North This is an opportunity to join a high-performing team with a national footprint and a strong pipeline of strategic development work. • Lead the growth of WSP’s strategic sites business, acting as a visible market leader and ambassador for the Planning Consultancy team., • Shape and drive business development strategies, securing new opportunities with master developers, promoters, landowners, investors and public-sector partners., • Strengthen WSP’s position within the strategic development and major projects market., • Lead and manage large, complex, multidisciplinary projects from plan promotion through to application, EIA, consenting and delivery., • Oversee project governance, risk management, programme, budget and quality assurance., • Provide strategic planning and development advice, including infrastructure delivery, viability, phasing and land-use strategy., • Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic site developers, funders, local authorities, Homes England and other key stakeholders., • Represent WSP at senior level in negotiations, public forums, hearings and examinations., • Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing commercially grounded, outcome-focused advice., • Work collaboratively across WSP’s multidisciplinary teams, securing internal pipeline opportunities and ensuring seamless integration of planning, design, engineering and environmental services., • Mentor and develop planning and development professionals within the team., • Contribute to the strategic direction of the Planning & Development business unit., • Senior Planning Director with a strong reputation in the strategic sites and major development market., • Proven leadership of large, interdisciplinary teams on complex, multi-phase projects., • Extensive experience managing strategic sites through plan promotion, applications, EIA and delivery., • Strategic planning and development expertise, including advising master developers and assessing infrastructure delivery and viability., • Experience across both public and private sectors, with a strong understanding of political, commercial and delivery contexts., • Demonstrable track record of business development, work winning and securing major commissions., • Established client relationships with strategic site developers, promoters, funders and landowners., • Experience delivering under major frameworks and securing repeat work., • Strong collaborator, able to leverage internal networks within a large multidisciplinary organisation., • RTPI qualified., • Whilst a UK role, experience in the Oxford-Cambridge Arc, SE and Yorkshire would be beneficial., • The opportunity to lead nationally significant development projects., • A platform to shape WSP’s strategic sites’ business and influence the future of UK development., • Access to one of the UK’s largest multidisciplinary planning and development teams., • A flexible regional base aligned to growth opportunities., • A culture that supports ambition, innovation and professional excellence. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr