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A growing accountancy and business advisory firm is seeking an experienced Accounts Director to join its Bolton team, offering hybrid working. The role involves managing a portfolio of clients, providing strategic financial advice, overseeing complex accounts and tax work, and leading a team of managers and accountants.The successful candidate will build key client relationships, drive business development and contribute to the firm's wider strategic growth, including process improvements and digital transformation.Accounts Director OverviewManaging a portfolio of clients and acting as the senior contact for accounting, compliance and advisory matters.Providing strategic financial guidance and developing long-term client relationships.Overseeing and reviewing statutory accounts, management accounts and tax returns.Reviewing complex work and ensuring technical accuracy and quality standards.Leading, mentoring and developing managers and wider team members.Identifying additional service opportunities and contributing to business development.Monitoring client deadlines, budgets, profitability and team KPIs.Driving process improvements, automation, data analytics and AI initiatives.Supporting senior leadership with strategic planning and operational improvements.Maintaining current knowledge of accounting standards, tax legislation and industry developments.Building professional networks and identifying new business opportunities.Accounts Director RequirementsSignificant accountancy practice experience, ideally at Director or senior management level.Strong technical knowledge across accounts, tax and compliance.Proven experience managing client portfolios and providing strategic financial advice.Strong leadership and team management experience.Excellent commercial awareness and business development skills.Strong client relationship, communication and organisational skills.Experience with process improvement and digital transformation would be advantageous.High level of integrity, professionalism and customer service.Accounts Director Salary & Benefits£60,000+ salary, dependent upon experience.Hybrid working.43 days' holiday, inclusive of bank holidays.Pension with salary sacrifice option.Private healthcare and Simplyhealth support.Electric car scheme and onsite charging.Cycle2Work scheme.Learning and development opportunities.Employee and client referral schemes.Regular social events.Excellent career progression within a growing and forward-thinking firm.?Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.TPBN1_UKTJ

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, were looking to add a Head of EHS EMEA , located in Blackburn OR Kendal, UK.Reporting to the Global EHS Director, the Head of EHS EMEA will be part of an excellent Global EHS team with the responsibility for developing, implementing and overseeing the organisations EHS programmes and initiatives. This role ensures compliance with all relevant environmental, health and safety regulations and promotes a culture of safety and sustainability across all EMEA operations.This role will involve ADHOC travel across our EMEA facilities (UK, Ireland and Poland).What a typical day looks like:Team Building & Leadership: Build and mentor a high-performing EHS team, fostering collaboration and accountability to deliver measurable improvements in safety culture and compliance.EHS Program Development: Design and implement comprehensive EHS programs and policies to ensure compliance with local, state, federal, and international regulations.Process Design & Continuous Improvement: Establish standardized processes and workflows that align with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001, driving consistency and operational excellence across the region.Leadership & Accountability: Foster a culture of safety and accountability, influencing and holding others accountable for EHS performance.Regulatory Compliance: Monitor and ensure adherence to all applicable EHS regulations and standards, proactively addressing changes in legislation and industry best practices.Risk Management: Perform comprehensive risk analysis and implement mitigation strategies to reduce hazards and protect employees and customers.HSEMS Implementation & Structure: Support the development and deployment of the new Critical Power Health, Safety & Environmental Management System (HSEMS), ensuring robust processes and governance across all sites and field operations.Training & Development: Design and deliver targeted EHS training and awareness programs to build capability and embed a proactive safety culture.Incident Investigation & Learning: Lead investigations into incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence and share lessons learned.Performance Monitoring & Metrics: Define and track KPIs and performance metrics to measure EHS effectiveness, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with operations, engineering, and leadership teams to integrate EHS considerations into the Site Services strategy and decision-making.The experience were looking to add to our team:NEBOSH National General Certificate or NEBOSH Construction Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is essential; NEBOSH Level 5 Diploma preferred.Bachelors degree in environmental science, Engineering, Occupational Health, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.Minimum 10 years of progressive EHS leadership experience, ideally within the Electrical or Construction industry, with strong Field Service exposure.Proven ability to develop and execute strategic EHS plans aligned with business objectives, leveraging KPIs and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.Demonstrated success in managing and coaching high-performing teams across the EMEA region, fostering accountability and measurable results.Experience managing complex product portfolios and bespoke projects with varying timelines, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.Exceptional strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and implement proactive solutions.Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, capable of negotiating and driving positive outcomes across diverse stakeholders.Innovative mindset with a track record of implementing cost-saving initiatives and efficiency improvements.Comprehensive knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards, Safety and Health legal requirements, Environmental regulations, and emergency preparedness frameworks.Flexibility to travel extensively across the EMEA region.What youll receive for the great work you provide:An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success;A competitive salary and benefits packageA merit-based annual pay reviewEnhanced annual leaveEmployee recognition scheme and long service awardsReferral bonusVolunteer daysGroup Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a yearSick pay schemeCycle to Work schemeEnhanced maternity/paternity leaveFlexible/Remote/HybridWork based on your Job FunctionTravel opportunities (role dependent)Support in your well-being by access toEmployee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert adviceOn-site trained Mental Health First AidersAccess to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.)TH10TPBN1_UKTJ

Financial Reporting ManagerLocation: BlackburnSalary: Circa 60k + BenefitsAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Accountant to join a fast growing, acquisitive organisation. This is a high impact role within the finance function, offering the opportunity to shape the financial integration of newly acquired businesses while supporting strategic finance initiatives.Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will lead the accounting and onboarding of acquisitions, oversee statutory reporting processes, and manage a specialist onboarding team. You'll also play a key role in major finance transformation projects.We're looking for a technically strong finance professional who thrives in a changing environment and enjoys improving processes while leading others. This would be an ideal opportunity for a first time mover, ideally at Assistant Manager level or a couple of years post qualified. Or someone already in industry in a similar role. Key Responsibilities\n\n • Lead business combination accounting for newly acquired businesses.\n, • Manage purchase price allocations, opening balance sheets and net asset valuations.\n, • Review acquisition structures to ensure appropriate accounting treatment.\n\n\n, • Build strong relationships with business partners to ensure a smooth transition into the Group.\n, • Lead and develop the Onboarding team while coordinating shared resources across the wider finance function.\n\n\n, • Lead the technical review of a large portfolio of statutory accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance.\n, • Support the Group's transition to IFRS, including technical analysis and implementation.\n, • Assist with audit and wider financial reporting activities.\n\n\n, • Oversee VAT compliance processes and provide technical support where required.\nYou'll ideally have:\n\n, • Qualified Accountant status (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).\n, • Strong technical accounting knowledge, including statutory reporting.\n, • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.\n, • A proactive mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities.\n, • Experience of IFRS implementation or finance transformation projects would be advantageous.\nOur local Lancashire Axon Moore team recruit all accounting and finance roles from CFO to transactional finance on both a temporary and permanent basis. For more information about this role or our wider team, please contact Rebecca on or

A growing accountancy and business advisory firm is seeking an experienced Accounts Director to join its Bolton team, offering hybrid working. The role involves managing a portfolio of clients, providing strategic financial advice, overseeing complex accounts and tax work, and leading a team of managers and accountants. \n \n The successful candidate will build key client relationships, drive business development and contribute to the firm's wider strategic growth, including process improvements and digital transformation. \n \n Accounts Director Overview \n\n • Managing a portfolio of clients and acting as the senior contact for accounting, compliance and advisory matters.\n, • Providing strategic financial guidance and developing long-term client relationships.\n, • Overseeing and reviewing statutory accounts, management accounts and tax returns.\n, • Reviewing complex work and ensuring technical accuracy and quality standards.\n, • Leading, mentoring and developing managers and wider team members.\n, • Identifying additional service opportunities and contributing to business development.\n, • Monitoring client deadlines, budgets, profitability and team KPIs.\n, • Driving process improvements, automation, data analytics and AI initiatives.\n, • Supporting senior leadership with strategic planning and operational improvements.\n, • Maintaining current knowledge of accounting standards, tax legislation and industry developments.\n, • Building professional networks and identifying new business opportunities.\n\n \n Accounts Director Requirements \n\n • Significant accountancy practice experience, ideally at Director or senior management level.\n, • Strong technical knowledge across accounts, tax and compliance.\n, • Proven experience managing client portfolios and providing strategic financial advice.\n, • Strong leadership and team management experience.\n, • Excellent commercial awareness and business development skills.\n, • Strong client relationship, communication and organisational skills.\n, • Experience with process improvement and digital transformation would be advantageous.\n, • High level of integrity, professionalism and customer service.\n\n \n Accounts Director Salary & Benefits \n\n • £60,000+ salary, dependent upon experience.\n, • Hybrid working.\n, • 43 days' holiday, inclusive of bank holidays.\n, • Pension with salary sacrifice option.\n, • Private healthcare and Simplyhealth support.\n, • Electric car scheme and onsite charging.\n, • Cycle2Work scheme.\n, • Learning and development opportunities.\n, • Employee and client referral schemes.\n, • Regular social events.\n, • Excellent career progression within a growing and forward-thinking firm.\n\n ? \n \n Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

Location: Blackburn \n Salary: £40,000 \n Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent \n Reporting to: Managing Partner \n Department: Finance (Stand-Alone Role) \n \n Company Overview \n Our client- Solicitors firm is a respected and growing law firm serving clients across Lancashire. We provide high-quality legal services across Family Law, Immigration, Conveyancing, Litigation, and Private Client. As the firm continues to expand, we are seeking a highly competent and trustworthy Legal Accounts Manager to take full ownership of the firm’s financial operations and ensure compliance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Accounts Rules. \n \n Role Summary \n This is a stand-alone finance role responsible for managing all aspects of the firm’s accounting function. The Legal Accounts Manager will oversee office and client account transactions, ensure full SRA compliance, manage payroll, produce financial reports, and support partners with commercial decision-making. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in legal finance, excellent attention to detail, and the confidence to run the accounts function independently. \n Key Responsibilities \n SRA Compliance & Client Account Management \n\n • Maintain strict compliance with SRA Accounts Rules.\n, • Manage all client account transactions, including receipts, payments, transfers, and reconciliations.\n, • Monitor client ledgers to ensure no breaches occur.\n, • Handle residual balances and ensure timely resolution.\n, • Prepare monthly and ad-hoc compliance reports for partners.\n\n Office Accounts & Financial Control \n\n • Manage the office account, including supplier payments, disbursements, and expense control.\n, • Process invoices, credit notes, and ensure accurate coding.\n, • Oversee billing, WIP management, and credit control.\n, • Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts.\n, • Manage VAT returns and liaise with HMRC.\n\n Payroll & Staff Expenses \n\n • Process monthly payroll (or liaise with external payroll provider).\n, • Manage pension contributions and statutory payments.\n, • Oversee staff expense claims and mileage logs.\n\n Financial Reporting & Support to Partners \n\n • Produce monthly management accounts, cashflow forecasts, and profitability reports.\n, • Provide financial insight to support strategic decisions.\n, • Assist with budgeting and year-end preparation for external accountants.\n, • Monitor financial performance across departments and fee earners.\n\n Systems & Process Management \n\n • Maintain and optimise the firm’s legal accounts software (e.g., LEAP, Proclaim, Quill, or similar).\n, • Ensure accurate data entry and ledger integrity.\n, • Improve financial processes and internal controls.\n\n Essential Criteria \n\n • Proven experience as a Legal Cashier, Legal Accounts Manager, or similar role within a law firm.\n, • Strong working knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules.\n, • Experience managing both client and office accounts.\n, • Confident handling payroll, VAT, reconciliations, and financial reporting.\n, • High level of accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality.\n, • Ability to work independently in a stand-alone role.\n, • Strong IT skills, including legal accounts software and Excel.\n\n Desirable Criteria \n\n • Experience in a small/medium law firm environment.\n, • Familiarity with LEAP, Proclaim, Quill, or similar systems.\n, • AAT qualification or equivalent (not essential if experience is strong).\n, • Experience supporting partners with financial analysis and decision-making.\n\n What This Role Offers \n\n • £ good salary\n, • Autonomy and full ownership of the finance function\n, • Opportunity to shape processes and influence firm-wide financial performance\n, • A stable, respected local firm with long-term career potential\n\n

Head of Conveyancing | Partner | Head of Legal Practice Location: Accrington Salary: Excellent Salary DOE + Bonus + Benefits Head of Conveyancing and Legal Practice Opportunity – Lead & Grow a Modern ABS Law Firm A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Conveyancing and Senior Property Solicitor who has preferably worked at partner level to take ownership of an established residential conveyancing department while playing a key role in shaping the future growth of the business. You'll work alongside the firm's Directors to develop strategy, improve operational performance, mentor the team, build a market-leading conveyancing practice and take responsibility for compliance.The Role: As Head of Conveyancing, you'll oversee the day-to-day running of the Residential Property department, ensuring exceptional client service, strong financial performance and continued departmental growth. You'll be responsible for managing and developing a team of Conveyancing Solicitors, Licensed Conveyancers, Legal Executives, Conveyancing Fee Earners, Paralegals and Legal Assistants while helping to shape the firm's strategic direction. This is a hands-on leadership position combining technical expertise, people management and commercial awareness.Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the Residential Conveyancing department Supervise Conveyancing Solicitors, Licensed Conveyancers, CILEX Lawyers, Fee Earners and support staff Drive departmental performance, profitability and service excellence Oversee a broad range of residential property transactions including: Freehold and Leasehold Sales & Purchases New Build Property Shared Ownership Right to Buy Remortgages Transfer of Equity Buy-to-Let Help to Buy Mentor and develop junior lawyers and conveyancing professionals Recruit, train and retain high-performing team members Improve systems, workflows and operational efficiency Ensure compliance with SRA regulations, AML requirements and quality standards Work closely with the Directors to deliver business growth and departmental strategy Build and maintain strong relationships with introducers, estate agents and referrers where appropriate The Ideal Candidate You'll be an experienced Residential Property Lawyer with a proven background managing teams and delivering exceptional client service.Applications are welcomed from: Head of Conveyancing Conveyancing Manager Residential Conveyancing Solicitor Licensed Conveyancer Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX) Residential Property Solicitor Senior Conveyancer Conveyancing Team Leader Property LawyerYou will also have: Extensive experience handling residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion Previous team management or supervisory experience Strong leadership and mentoring skills Excellent technical knowledge of residential property law Commercial awareness with the ability to improve performance and profitability A collaborative and forward-thinking approach to leadershipWhat's On Offer? Head of Department position with genuine strategic influence Opportunity to help shape and grow an ambitious ABS law firm Excellent long-term career progression, including future Directorship potential Competitive salary with performance-related bonus Hybrid and flexible working options Modern case management systems and technology Supportive senior leadership team Genuine autonomy to build, develop and lead your own department Friendly, collaborative and forward-thinking working environmentApply Now: If you're an experienced Head of Conveyancing, Conveyancing Manager, Residential Conveyancing Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, Residential Property Solicitor or Property Lawyer looking to lead a successful and growing conveyancing department, we'd love to hear from you. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a progressive ABS law firm where you'll have the autonomy, support and resources to build a high-performing Residential Conveyancing team while playing a key role in the firm's continued success.

Materials Innovation Manager£40,000 yet negotiable + BenefitsTurn Waste into Opportunity. Turn Ideas into Commercial Success.\n Are you naturally curious? Do you enjoy solving problems, exploring new markets and spotting commercial opportunities others miss? \n We're recruiting on behalf of one of the UK's most innovative circular economy businesses, helping transform recovered materials into valuable new products and revenue streams. \n Reporting to the Country Manager, you'll play a key role in identifying new applications, markets and customers for recycled materials, helping shape the future of sustainable manufacturing. \n As part of a successful European Group owned by one of the world's largest retail organisations, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with sister companies across Europe, sharing ideas, developing new opportunities and supporting international innovation projects. \n This is a rare opportunity to make a genuine, real-world impact on sustainability while influencing commercial growth. The Role\n Every day, valuable materials are recovered that have the potential for a second life. \n Your challenge is simple: \n How can we create even greater value from them? \n Working closely with the Country Manager, you'll research new markets, engage with manufacturers, identify innovative product applications and build relationships with organisations that can transform recycled materials into commercially successful products. \n This is far more than desk-based research, it's about turning ideas into revenue. What You'll Be Doing\n\n • Research new UK and international markets.\n, • Identify new commercial opportunities for recycled materials.\n, • Build relationships with manufacturers, processors and product developers.\n, • Explore innovative applications for recovered materials.\n, • Monitor market trends and emerging technologies.\n, • Support the development of new products and revenue streams.\n, • Work on strategic innovation projects with the Commercial Director.\nAbout You\n You'll be commercially curious, proactive and excited by solving real-world challenges. \n Backgrounds could include: \n\n • Recycling or Waste Management\n, • Manufacturing\n, • Product Development\n, • Engineering\n, • Sustainability\n, • Commodity Trading\n, • Materials Broker\n, • Materials Science\nWhat's On Offer?\n\n, • £35,000 Salary\n, • Company Benefits\n, • Genuine Career Progression\n, • Exposure to UK & European markets\n, • Collaboration with international sister companies\n, • Direct support from an experienced Country Manager\n, • The opportunity to influence product innovation and commercial strategy\n, • A chance to make a genuine contribution to the circular economy\nApply Today\n If you're looking for a role that combines innovation, commercial thinking, sustainability and relationship building, we'd love to hear from you. \n

Data Architect \n Location: Hybrid (UK)Salary: £80,000 \n We're partnering with a highly successful, private equity-backed organisation that is embarking on a major data transformation journey. \n The business has recognised data as a strategic asset and has recently invested in leadership and technology to create a modern, enterprise-wide data capability. As part of this greenfield transformation, they're looking for an experienced Data Architect to take ownership of the organisation's data platform strategy and design. \n This is a role offering autonomy, visibility with senior stakeholders and the chance to make a lasting impact across the entire business. \n As the Data Architect, you will be responsible for designing and governing the enterprise data platform, creating a scalable and secure foundation for reporting, analytics, AI, and future innovation. \n Working closely with executive stakeholders and technology leadership, you'll define the architectural vision while driving the implementation of a modern Lakehouse and Data Warehouse environment built on Microsoft and Databricks technologies. \n Responsibilities: \n\n • Designing enterprise-scale data warehouse and Lakehouse architectures\n, • Developing data platform strategies using Microsoft Fabric OneLake and Databricks\n, • Building scalable data models and storage frameworks\n, • Establishing robust governance, security, lineage and access control frameworks\n, • Creating modern data integration and transformation pipelines\n, • Defining CI/CD and deployment standards for data products\n, • Driving the adoption of best practices across architecture, performance and scalability\n, • Collaborating with senior business stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into technical solutions\n\n Requirements: \n\n • Enterprise data warehouse architecture and design\n, • Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Platform technologies and modern Lakehouse architectures\n, • Databricks, Unity Catalog and Delta Lake\n, • PySpark, Databricks, SQL\n, • Medallion Architecture implementation\n, • Data modelling approaches including Star Schema and Data Vault\n, • Data governance, security and access management\n\n Why This Opportunity \n\n • Greenfield data transformation programme\n, • Full ownership of enterprise data architecture\n, • Significant investment in modern Microsoft technologies\n, • Opportunity to shape the organisation's move into Microsoft Fabric\n, • Strong board-level sponsorship and commitment to data-driven decision making\n, • Direct influence on strategic business outcomes\n, • People-first culture with a genuine commitment to employee development\n, • Funded Microsoft certifications and professional accreditations\n, • Long-term career growth within a forward-thinking organisation\n\n \n What's on Offer? \n\n • Competitive salary and benefits package\n, • Hybrid working model\n, • High-profile role with executive-level exposure\n, • Significant autonomy and ownership\n, • Investment in training, certifications and professional development\n, • Opportunity to influence technology decisions and strategy\n, • Collaborative, people-focused culture that genuinely invests in its employees\n\n \n \n \n

Based in East Lancashire this multi-site manufacturing business are looking to add a technically astute Finance Manager within a newly created role. Reporting to the Finance Director, the business have an exciting future and boast a strong commercial pipeline. Undergoing a significant transformation, they business are in a period of high-growth. With a unique offering, they are market leaders and boast a strong presence in bespoke manufacturing and the distribution sector. Part of a larger group the business pride themselves on quality products and continue to grow at pace. Salary and Enhanced Benefits include: Hybrid working, life assurance as well as competitive salary and progression opportunity. Your new role as Finance Manager:This is a varied role where no day will be the same. As Finance Manager, reporting to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the finance department and day to day financial activity. Working closely with senior leadership, you shall provide strategic insights and drive financial performance across multiple regions and business units. Managing a small team you shall take the lead over the financial operation, and be responsible for monthly management accounting, statutory requirements and year-end close, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and lead on audit requirements. Key Responsibilities:•Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts as well as leading on the preparation of statutory accounts and liaison with external auditors.•Support year-end and month-end close processes.•Lead on VAT requirements as well as other statutory reporting obligations.•Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes across a multi site operation.•Provide detailed financial analysis, providing insight and recommendations to support commercial decision-making.•Cash flow forecasting.•Ensure effective financial controls and governance are maintained, driving improvements across financial processes and reporting, whilst identifying automation opportunities. •Act as business partner, working closely with operational managers to help them understand financial performance.•Manage and develop the finance team, monitoring team performance, providing coaching and professional development where required.Experience & Qualifications Required to apply:To be considered you shall either have a proven track record of adding value in a Finance Manager role, or be a 1st time practice mover who is technically sound, managed audit/statutory requirements and managed a team within public practice.With strong commercial acumen, you will ideally have had exposure to financial requirements within the manufacturing sector. Technically astute and formally qualified CIMA, ACA or ACCA you will have solid technical skillset, with advanced experience with ERP systems and operating Excel. With knowledge to enhance process improvements, you will be driven to make sense of financial data, with the skills to communicate effectively with non financial heads, ensuring finance are a value add to the rest of the business. This role is being handled by Darren Cadman – Kenton Black FinanceKenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.

Head of Legal \n Blackburn (Hybrid) \n £100,000 - £105,000 \n \n Sellick Partnership is exclusively working on a Head of Legal position with an award-winning business finance specialist based in Blackburn. \n \n Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer, this role will lead the legal and compliance strategy for the business. You will ensure effective management of legal and regulatory risk and support the business’s sustainable growth. \n \n This is a highly visible role within the business and involves working with different stakeholders across the business, requiring effective and clear communication. \n \n This Head of Legal role is a fantastic opportunity for a self-motivated Head of Legal or Senior Solicitor looking to take the next step in their career. \n \n Head of Legal Role Overview: \n\n • Lead the development and delivery of a Legal function, incorporating Compliance, generating value and navigating regulatory complexity.\n, • Oversee and support the business's complaint handling process, taking ownership of escalated complaints.\n, • Act as a trusted advisor on UK and EU regulations, offering clarity and insight across prudential, conduct, and governance requirements.\n, • Shape the business's legal strategy, identifying growth opportunities, guiding new business conversations, and representing the business in industry forums.\n, • Manage relationships with legal partners and regulatory bodies to ensure best practice in-house in all aspects of risk, compliance and litigation.\n, • Manage, review and maintain the full suite of documentation utilised by the business.\n, • Build and nurture a high-performing team, mentoring colleagues and ensuring high-quality outputs.\n\n \n Professional Qualifications: \n\n • Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales\n, • A degree/and or equivalent qualification in a business-related discipline is desirable.\n, • Experience in regulated financial services\n, • FCA regulatory exposure\n\n \n Experience/Knowledge: \n\n • A collaborative leadership style, with experience managing teams and delivering impactful solutions.\n, • Excellent understanding of FCA regulation and methodologies.\n, • Ability to navigate complexity and communicate clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders – including regulators and board-level audiences.\n, • Ability to interpret and translate complex technical concepts and regulatory reporting requirements into clear guidance for colleagues and stakeholders.\n, • Extensive knowledge of UK and EU regulatory frameworks, including prudential, conduct, operational and emerging ESG expectations.\n, • Particular experience with recoveries litigation within the Asset Finance industry would be a distinct advantage, though not essential.\n, • Exposure to other areas of risk management (market risk, enterprise risk management, operational risk, liquidity risk, capital risk etc.) will be an added advantage.\n\n \n Interpersonal Skills: \n\n • Self-motivated with leadership attributes.\n, • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.\n, • Effective communication skills, including written, verbal, and the ability to deliver compelling presentations.\n, • Demonstrable analytical skills.\n, • Strategic thinking: Value the need for strategy and confidence to course correct if needed.\n\n \n What’s in it for you: \n\n • A competitive salary + bonus (up to 30%)\n, • 28 days annual leave + bank holidays with the option to buy and sell 5 days\n, • Initially an 8% pension contribution, rising to 10% after 2 years, with the opportunity to increase should you wish\n, • Private Health Care\n, • Salary sacrifice schemes + much more\n\n \n This is currently in process, but we are still open to applications. \n For more information, please contact David Scott or apply now. \n \n Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Fortidia is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that talent, expertise, empathy and ambition drive our success, and we base hiring decisions solely on candidate experience and skills. \n We are committed to creating an inclusive hiring process. If you have specific needs or require adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. \n \n People manager UK & Ireland \n \n For our offices in Accrington we are searching for a People Manager. The People Manager provides full life-cycle human resource and talent development support for the organisation, acting as a strategic business partner to the local management team by analyzing, recommending, developing and implementing people programs, in alignment with Group guidelines and long-term strategy, while taking care of day-to-day HR operational activities. \n \n Fortidia UK is a multi-brand operation encompassing Mail Boxes Etc., WorldOptions UK, and Pack&Send UK, with headquarters in Accrington, Directly Operated Stores (DOS) across the UK, and a Master Licensee operation in Ireland. The People Manager plays a critical role in navigating this complex, multi-location, multi-brand environment with confidence and strategic insight. \n In this specific role, the People manager will report directly to the People Vice President in Milan and functionally to the local Country Manager. \n \n Compensation \n Starting salary from £48,000 to £55,000 + MBO and benefits. \n Final compensation will depend on experience, skills, and internal equity criteria aligned with our compensation framework. \n \n Main tasks and responsibilities \n \n\n • Act as a strategic HR business partner to the Country Manager, providing people-focused insights and recommendations that drive business success across all three brands and locations.\n, • Manager all HR-related topics and key processes, from workforce budget to recruiting, performance management, development & learning, welfare & compensation.\n, • Enhancing and implementing the recruiting strategy to attract and hire best in class candidates for positions in UK across multiple functions including (but not limited to) sales & operations, finance & accounting, marketing and technology.\n, • Contributing to develop and execute Organisational & People Growth initiatives and projects (e.g. Employee Satisfaction survey, talent development, succession plans, implementation of HR Global Guidelines & Policies, training initiatives, etc.), while working effectively in matrix and international structures.\n, • Accountable for operational HR activities such as the administrative parts of hiring processes (drafting contracts, mandatory communications, pension funds, updating systems, etc.) – hands-on execution is a key part of this role.\n, • Acting as a point of reference on HR-related issues for all the colleagues in UK&IR (+ 70 people), located in Accrington, and other locations across the operation.\n, • Monitor and identify learning needs, as well as executing learning and programs; measure and track learning and training performances.\n, • Travel approximately 10% of the time to visit stores, offices, and group locations to understand the business landscape, build relationships, and ensure HR consistency across the multi-brand operation.\n\n \n Requirements: \n \n\n • University-level degree with record of strong academic performance.\n, • A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in HR management and operations, with demonstrated business impact.\n, • Robust knowledge of local employment law requirements.\n, • Operational excellence: hands-on, pragmatic approach to getting things done; comfort with both strategic work and detailed operational delivery.\n, • Leadership and influence: confident in guiding and coaching managers, able to maintain professional independence without being swayed by operational pressures.\n, • Experience working in multi-unit, multi-brand, or matrix organisational environments.\n, • Strong ability to analyse data and problem solving, eye for detail.\n, • Excellent organisational skills, with a talent to manage tight deadlines and switching priorities.\n, • Excellent written and spoken English skills.\n, • Advanced user of MS Office Products (Excel + PowerPoint) and Google suite.\n, • Collaborative spirit, with appreciation of diverse perspectives.\n, • Bold, passionate, tenacious and curious mindset, not afraid to explore new ideas and challenge the status quo in pursuit of better solutions.\n\n \n What We Offer: \n \n\n • A vibrant international environment in a continuously growing company, with many professional and personal development opportunities.\n, • Extensive training and development opportunities within the group, including an E-learning platform.\n, • A multicultural organizational structure and team.\n, • Hybrid working policy (60/40).\n, • Volunteer day; Parental leave policy; Flex office policy; etc.\n\n \n The Company reserves the right to vary or amend the duties and responsibilities of the post holder at any time according to the needs of the Company's business. \n \n About Fortidia \n \n Fortidia is the brand identity of MBE Worldwide S.p.A. - a company headquartered in Italy - and its affiliates. Fortidia is a global commerce enabler for MSMEs and consumers thanks to its platform including brands providing ecommerce fulfillment, shipping, logistics, marketing and print solutions: Mail Boxes Etc. (outside the U.S. and Canada.), World Options, PACK & SEND, PostNet, ParcelValue, Wing, GEL Proximity, AlphaGraphics, Kwik Kopy Australia, Multicopy, and Print Speak. In 2025, its platform - including 3,200+ Business Solutions Centers in 56 countries with 14,000 associates - served 900,000 business customers worldwide generating €1.4 bln (US$1.6 bln) of System-wide Gross evenue. \n \n For more information, visit fortidia.com

Overview of the Company \n Pets Choice is an ever‑evolving FMCG branded pet products manufacturer and supplier. As one of the fastest‑growing producers in the pet‑care industry, we’re committed to elevating our large, diverse portfolio of trusted brands, including Webbox, Bob Martin, Felight, Vets Kitchen, Hownd and Meatiful. \n Our products range from food, treats, toys, accessories, and healthcare, giving us a uniquely broad presence across the pet‑care landscape. We manufacture and supply into a wide range of channels including Grocery, Discounter, Wholesale, eCommerce, Pet Specialist, and Export markets, ensuring our brands reach pet owners across the UK and beyond. \n \n Overview of the Role \n Reporting to the Head of Quality & NPD, the Supplier Partnerships Manager is responsible for building and managing strategic relationships with suppliers of key raw materials, including proteins, grains, vitamins, minerals, functional ingredients, additives and packaging materials alongside 3rd party manufacturers. This role ensures that our raw materials and outsourced finished goods meets the company’s nutritional, safety, regulatory and sustainability standards. \n \n The Supplier Partnerships Manager oversees supplier performance across quality, service and feed safety. They play a key role in long-term planning, new product development ingredient sourcing and risk mitigation. \n \n This position requires a strong understanding of the pet food industry’s regulatory environment, raw material markets and animal nutrition needs. The Supplier Partnerships Manager drives continuous improvement with suppliers, identifies opportunities for innovation and works in close collaboration with the Purchasing team to ensure the company maintains a competitive and resilient raw material supply chain whilst maintaining quality, nutritional and feed safety standards. \n \n Main Responsibilities \n\n • Develop and maintain long-term partnerships with raw material suppliers, including meat and poultry suppliers, agricultural producers, premix and blend manufacturers and specialty ingredient vendors\n, • Maintain regular communication with all raw material suppliers, including supplier visits, on-line meetings and supplier audits (based on risk assessment) to include producing detailed and concise contact reports after all meetings with clear documented action plans\n, • Conduct business reviews, performance evaluations and collaborative improvement initiatives\n, • Ensure alignment of supplier capabilities with production needs and product innovation goals\n, • Identify savings opportunities, alternative ingredient strategies and supply optimization whilst assessing quality, feed safety, nutritional and operational impact of changes\n, • Monitor and track supplier performance on quality, service, on-time delivery and feed safety metrics\n, • Work with suppliers to conduct root cause analysis of raw material quality issues and agree plans to prevent re-occurrences. Ensure non-conformances are closed out effectively and on-time\n, • Benchmark suppliers’ standards and identify opportunities to improve\n, • Partner with Quality, Nutritional and Feed Safety teams to ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory and internal safety standards. Enhance internal cross-functional working relationships to maintain high quality standards of the raw materials and products we purchase\n, • Manage corrective action plans and lead and conduct supplier audits when required\n, • Work with the Product Development team on ingredient qualification, formulation changes and sourcing for new product development\n, • Align on responsible sourcing and environmental initiatives\n, • Identify supply risks and work with the Product Development, Operations, Planning and Purchasing teams to develop mitigation strategies\n, • Work in partnership with the Planning team to identify production risks, manage non-conformances and implement effective changes to manage and mitigate disruptions to service\n, • Support crisis management during supply disruptions\n, • Maintain accurate and up-to-date approvals, supplier certifications, relevant specifications and supplier qualification, including audits, risk assessments and ongoing monitoring. Verify that suppliers provide required documentation such as COAs, SDS and feed safety certifications\n, • Identify opportunities to improve raw material specifications and supplier quality checks to enhance feed safety and quality\n, • Training and development of Pets Choice colleagues on raw material quality criteria, with regular feedback, supplier visits and coaching to improve performance and enhance the understanding of the raw materials we use and the supply chain as required\n, • Overall responsibility for planning raw material trials (trials will be performed and supported by members of the Technical team)\n, • Maintaining audit ready standards at all times, working to BRC requirements\n\n \n Skills, experience and qualifications required \n \n Essential \n\n • Must have excellent organisational and communication skills\n, • 5+ years of experience in procurement, supplier management, or supply chain, preferably in food, pet food or ingredients supply\n, • Strong knowledge of raw material categories relevant to pet food e.g., meat meals, fresh and frozen proteins, grains, functional additives, vitamins and minerals, fats, and oils\n, • Experience and expertise in various meat industry ways of working, animal anatomy, slaughter process, animal welfare and raw material handling\n, • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify trends or areas for improvement\n, • Ability to travel domestically and internationally to visit suppliers and manufacturing facilities. It is expected that this role requires travel 2-3 days per week\n, • Good IT skills including PowerPoint, Excel and Word\n, • Supplier auditing experience or lead auditor qualification\n, • Working collaboratively with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence without authority\n, • Strategic thinker with attention to detail and execution focus\n, • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment\n, • Strong ethical judgment and commitment to food safety and quality\n\n \n Desirable \n\n • Experience in driving effective system and process changes\n, • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Food Science, Animal Science, Agribusiness, or a related field\n, • Understanding of pet food manufacturing would be advantageous\n, • Familiarity with pet food regulatory requirements\n, • Experience with sustainability or responsible sourcing programs\n, • Experience in new product development processes or R&D collaboration\n\n \n

Company DescriptionToday, Assystem is among the top three independent nuclear engineering firms worldwide. With over 60 years of experience in highly regulated sectors, the group supports public and industrial stakeholders in the execution of complex and strategic infrastructure projects, subject to high safety and security requirements. Assystem mobilizes 8,000 experts in 13 countries and intervenes across the entire project lifecycle, in engineering, project management and digital solutions. Job DescriptionBid Manager - BlackburnAre you a strategic thinker with a talent for managing bids from start to finish? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!As a Bid Manager, you’ll lead the end-to-end bid process, assembling high-performing teams and crafting winning strategies. You’ll play a pivotal role before the bid even begins, ensuring our approach aligns perfectly with client needs. Your expertise will continue post-submission, guiding presentations and negotiations while implementing valuable lessons for future success.Your Missions:ð️ Own the bid process from RFIs, RFPs, PQQs, ITTs, and ITNs to client presentations.ð Develop winning strategies. Work closely with Key Account Managers to define compelling win themes.ð ð‍ð» Manage virtual bid teams – Engage with sales, marketing, finance, legal, and project management.ð Influence stakeholders . Drive decisions that align with business goals and bid success.ð Ensure commercial viability. Prepare pricing models, manage risk, and deliver compliant bids.ð Deliver high-impact proposals. Shape content and presentation for maximum engagement. Meet deadlines with confidence . Set realistic timelines and coordinate seamless submissions.ð Support continuous improvement. Conduct post-bid reviews and enhance future strategies.Why join the community of Switchers?:ð¡ Work-Life Balance: Enjoy 2 to 3 days of remote work per week.ð Career Growth: Benefit from ongoing training and numerous career opportunities; 70% of our managers are promoted internally!ð The Group is currently ranked Third in the world for nuclear engineering.ð§ Access to an employee assistance programme with free mindfulness, health, wellbeing resources and a confidential support line available 24/7 via phone or textAt Assystem, we celebrate diversity and creativity. We believe in harnessing unique perspectives to shape innovative solutions. Your skills and daring spirit are what truly matter. Join us and help shape the future! ðQualificationsCandidate Profile (Skills, Experience & Qualifications):Experience & Expertiseð Proven experience of bid management experience (B2B, professional, or engineering services) ideally within a professional services environment.ðStrong strategic commercial awareness (ideally with NEC 3/4 contracts). ðProven success in developing and leading winning bidsðExcellent project management techniques with the determination and drive to make things happenðOutstanding writing, proofreading, and editing skills with the ability to adapt style to different audiences and channels.A natural multi-tasker with ability to track and manage multiple projects and perform under pressure to meet tight deadlinesQualifications & ToolsðGraduate degree (or equivalent experience). ðAPMP Foundation (Practitioner or Professional level desirable). ð»Advanced MS Office skills.Additional InformationSecurity clearance:Please be aware that many roles at Assystem are subject to both security and export control restrictions.These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation.All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.NOTICE TO CANDIDATES ON RECRUITMENT FRAUD - We are committed to safeguarding candidates from fraudulent activity associated with our recruitment process. Please note that we will never offer specialist CV writing services, request payment or ask for sensitive personal information during the recruitment process.We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: SalesExperience level: Mid-Senior LevelIndustry: Management Consulting

Anord Mardix, a Flex company, is a global leader in critical power solutions. With facilities around the globe, Anord Mardix leads in critical power infrastructure, supporting a myriad of industries, from financial institutions to data centres. At Anord Mardix, we welcome people of all backgrounds. We develop skill sets, encourage curiosity, and enable empowerment – we turn jobs into careers. If this sounds interesting, we’d like to meet you. We’re looking to add a Head of EHS EMEA, located in Blackburn OR Kendal, UK. Reporting to the Global EHS Director, the Head of EHS EMEA will be part of an excellent Global EHS team with the responsibility for developing, implementing and overseeing the organisations EHS programmes and initiatives. This role ensures compliance with all relevant environmental, health and safety regulations and promotes a culture of safety and sustainability across all EMEA operations. This role will involve ADHOC travel across our EMEA facilities (UK, Ireland and Poland). • Team Building & Leadership: Build and mentor a high-performing EHS team, fostering collaboration and accountability to deliver measurable improvements in safety culture and compliance., • EHS Program Development: Design and implement comprehensive EHS programs and policies to ensure compliance with local, state, federal, and international regulations., • Process Design & Continuous Improvement: Establish standardized processes and workflows that align with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001, driving consistency and operational excellence across the region., • Leadership & Accountability: Foster a culture of safety and accountability, influencing and holding others accountable for EHS performance., • Regulatory Compliance: Monitor and ensure adherence to all applicable EHS regulations and standards, proactively addressing changes in legislation and industry best practices., • Risk Management: Perform comprehensive risk analysis and implement mitigation strategies to reduce hazards and protect employees and customers., • HSEMS Implementation & Structure: Support the development and deployment of the new Critical Power Health, Safety & Environmental Management System (HSEMS), ensuring robust processes and governance across all sites and field operations., • Training & Development: Design and deliver targeted EHS training and awareness programs to build capability and embed a proactive safety culture., • Incident Investigation & Learning: Lead investigations into incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence and share lessons learned., • Performance Monitoring & Metrics: Define and track KPIs and performance metrics to measure EHS effectiveness, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives., • Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with operations, engineering, and leadership teams to integrate EHS considerations into the Site Services strategy and decision-making., • NEBOSH National General Certificate or NEBOSH Construction Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is essential; NEBOSH Level 5 Diploma preferred., • Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Engineering, Occupational Health, or a related field; advanced degree preferred., • Minimum 10 years of progressive EHS leadership experience, ideally within the Electrical or Construction industry, with strong Field Service exposure., • Proven ability to develop and execute strategic EHS plans aligned with business objectives, leveraging KPIs and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement., • Demonstrated success in managing and coaching high-performing teams across the EMEA region, fostering accountability and measurable results., • Experience managing complex product portfolios and bespoke projects with varying timelines, ensuring compliance and operational excellence., • Exceptional strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and implement proactive solutions., • Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, capable of negotiating and driving positive outcomes across diverse stakeholders., • Innovative mindset with a track record of implementing cost‑saving initiatives and efficiency improvements., • Comprehensive knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards, Safety and Health legal requirements, Environmental regulations, and emergency preparedness frameworks., • Flexibility to travel extensively across the EMEA region., • An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success;, • A competitive salary and benefits package which includes:, • A merit-based annual pay review, • Enhanced annual leave, • Employee recognition scheme and long service awards, • Referral bonus, • Volunteer days, • Group Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year, • Sick pay scheme, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, • Flexible/Remote/Hybrid Work based on your Job Function, • Travel opportunities (role dependent), • Support in your well-being by access to, • Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice, • On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders, • Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.) Anord Mardix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the recruitment process. Please advise us of any accommodations you may need by e-mailing: accessibility@flex.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr

The Head of Change is responsible for leading the enterprise change function within FGFS, ensuring strategic initiatives are well‑prioritised, governed, and delivered through a combination of internal teams, programmes, and delivery squads. Line‑manage the Head of Programme Management, with acco

We are looking for a dedicated Global Sourcing Manager, reporting to the Procurement Director, EMEA to focus on direct procurement for raw materials, supporting our wider category management and procurement activities as we continue to scale and grow. Drive Strategic Procurement of Raw MaterialsIn t

HR Manager Blackburn Location: Blackburn, BB1 Salary: £35,000 £38,000 per annum Job Type: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Working Pattern: Office-based with the option to work from home 1 day per week About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Manager to join a growing organisation operating across Childrens Social Care and Independent Fostering . This is a key position supporting senior leadership teams, Registered Managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle. The successful candidate will play a central role in safer recruitment, employee relations, safeguarding, workforce planning, learning and development and HR compliance , ensuring the organisation continues to meet the highest professional and regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the full employee lifecycle. Provide professional HR advice and support to senior leaders and Registered Managers. Lead and oversee safer recruitment processes. Manage DBS, right-to-work, references, qualification and employment checks. Manage complex employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability and performance cases. Support workforce planning and organisational development. Develop, review and implement HR policies and procedures. Identify training needs and support learning and development programmes. Monitor staff absence, performance and employee wellbeing. Support safeguarding processes and maintain appropriate employment records. Ensure compliance with employment legislation and relevant regulatory requirements. Prepare workforce information and documentation for Ofsted and other regulatory inspections. Promote employee engagement, retention and a positive organisational culture. About You We are looking for an experienced HR professional who can operate confidently at both a strategic and operational level. You will ideally have: Significant HR management experience. Strong knowledge of UK employment law. Experience managing complex employee relations cases. Experience in safer recruitment. Experience within childrens social care, fostering, education, healthcare or another regulated care environment . Strong understanding of safeguarding and compliance. Excellent communication, influencing and leadership skills. Experience developing HR policies and procedures. Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities. A CIPD qualification or equivalent HR experience would be desirable. Experience supporting Ofsted-regulated services would be advantageous. Benefits £35,000 £38,000 salary Company pension Annual leave Sick pay Free/on-site parking Casual dress Hybrid working 1 day per week from home How to Apply If you're an experienced HR Manager looking for your next opportunity within a rewarding and regulated social care environment, we'd love to hear from you. ?? For further information or to apply, please get in touch to discuss the role confidentially. TPBN1_UKTJ

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) seeks an Operational Lead for Stroke and Neurorehabilitation Therapy Services to provide day-to-day operational leadership, strategic direction, and performance management across acute, rehabilitation and community settings.

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Senior Business Development Manager Recycling & Circular Economy £45,000 Basic + Uncapped Bonus + Benefits Blackburn, Lancashire Help Shape the Future of Sustainable Business We're recruiting on behalf of a growing UK business at the forefront of the circular economy, helping organisations recover, recycle and reuse valuable materials while improving their sustainability performance. Reporting directly to the Country Manager, you'll play a key role in driving new business growth, developing strategic customer relationships and identifying new commercial opportunities across the UK. As part of a successful European Group owned by one of the world's largest retail organisations, you'll enjoy the stability of a global business while working within an ambitious UK operation. You'll also have the opportunity to collaborate with sister companies across Europe, sharing knowledge and supporting wider commercial initiatives. The Opportunity This is a genuine new business role where you'll have the freedom to develop your own pipeline, win new customers and build long-term commercial partnerships. Working closely with the Country Manager and senior leadership team, you'll help shape future growth by identifying new markets, securing strategic accounts and delivering tailored recycling and resource recovery solutions. Key Responsibilities Develop new business opportunities across the UK. Build relationships with key commercial decision-makers. Manage opportunities from prospecting through to contract award. Develop strategic accounts and long-term partnerships. Support major tenders and commercial proposals. Represent the business at customer meetings and industry events. Maintain a healthy sales pipeline and deliver growth targets. Identify new markets and commercial opportunities. About You You'll be an experienced B2B Business Development professional with a proven track record of winning new business and building lasting customer relationships. Experience within recycling, waste management, environmental services, logistics, manufacturing or industrial sectors would be advantageous, but we're equally interested in commercially driven individuals who enjoy consultative selling and developing long-term partnerships. You'll be: A confident relationship builder. Commercially aware and self-motivated. Comfortable engaging with senior decision-makers. Proactive, resilient and results driven. Passionate about delivering outstanding customer service. What's on Offer? £45,000 Basic Salary Uncapped Bonus Company Benefits Genuine Career Progression Direct exposure to the Country Manager and senior leadership team. Opportunity to work with colleagues across Europe. Join a growing business backed by a major international group. Apply Today If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine commercial impact, build long-term customer relationships and develop your career within an internationally backed organisation, we'd love to hear from you

HR Manager Blackburn | £65,000 - £70,000 + Annual Bonus | Full Time | Permanent | Office Based A fantastic opportunity for a true people person to take ownership of a full 360 HR function Are you an experienced HR professional who thrives on building relationships, supporting managers and creating a positive workplace culture? What's in it for you? Alongside a competitive salary of £65,000 - £70,000, you'll receive an excellent benefits package including: ⭐ Annual bonus ⭐ 35 days holiday including Bank Holidays (27 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays) ⭐ Free lunch every day ⭐ Free onsite parking ⭐ Company social events throughout the year ⭐ Flexible working hours between 7:00am and 5:00pm ⭐ Standard working pattern of 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday to Thursday and 8:00am - 3:00pm every Friday ⭐ Opportunity to join the senior leadership team and influence the future direction of the business The Role As HR Manager, you will have full ownership of the HR function, supporting the business across all aspects of people management, employee engagement and organisational development. Working closely with the Board of Directors and Managers, you will provide expert guidance, develop HR processes and ensure the business continues to attract, retain and develop talented employees. This is a hands-on role where you'll balance strategic HR responsibilities with day-to-day operational support. Key Responsibilities 360 HR Ownership Take full responsibility for the HR function, providing support across the complete employee lifecycle. Develop and implement effective HR strategies, policies and processes aligned with business goals. Act as a trusted advisor to Directors and Managers on all people-related matters. Employee Relations & Employment Law Manage complex employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances, investigations, capability issues and attendance management. Provide practical advice and guidance on employment law, HR best practice and risk management. Ensure HR policies, contracts and procedures remain compliant, up to date and consistently applied. Recruitment & Workforce Planning Oversee recruitment, selection, onboarding and induction processes. Support workforce planning to ensure the business has the right people and skills to meet operational requirements. Develop succession plans for key roles across the organisation. Learning, Development & Manager Coaching Identify training and development needs across the business. Create and deliver learning plans covering technical skills, compliance, health & safety and leadership development. Coach managers to improve confidence, communication and people management capability. Culture, Engagement & Wellbeing Champion employee engagement and help create a positive workplace culture. Introduce initiatives that improve morale, wellbeing and employee experience. Support Occupational Health processes, welfare meetings and workplace adjustments. HR Systems, Reporting & Payroll Maintain accurate employee records and ensure HR documentation is audit-ready. Manage the HR system, including employee records, permissions and workflow processes. Oversee holiday and absence management reporting. Coordinate payroll processes, ensuring accurate information is provided to Finance and payroll providers. Produce HR reports, KPIs and insights for the Board. About You We’re looking for someone who is passionate about people and enjoys being visible and approachable across the business. You’ll be someone who can build strong relationships at all levels, influence managers and provide practical solutions to everyday people challenges. Ideally, you will have: CIPD Level 5 qualification. A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline. Proven experience working as an HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor ready for the next step. Experience managing a full 360 HR function. Previous experience within manufacturing, engineering, logistics or a fast-paced operational environment would be advantageous. Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice. Experience partnering with senior leaders and supporting strategic decision making. Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills. A proactive, confidential and solutions-focused approach. Why Join my client? This is a brilliant opportunity to join a business where HR is genuinely valued and where you can make a visible difference. You’ll have the autonomy to shape processes, support leaders, develop people and create a workplace culture that employees are proud to be part of. If you're looking for a broad, rewarding HR leadership role where every day brings something different, we'd love to hear from you. Interested? Please send your CV to (url removed). For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please call Victoria O'Connor on (phone number removed). Full Time | Permanent | Office Based | Blackburn INDBSO

Based in East Lancashire this multi-site manufacturing business are looking to add a technically astute Finance Manager within a newly created role. Reporting to the Finance Director, the business have an exciting future and boast a strong commercial pipeline. Undergoing a significant transformation, they business are in a period of high-growth. With a unique offering, they are market leaders and boast a strong presence in bespoke manufacturing and the distribution sector. Part of a larger group the business pride themselves on quality products and continue to grow at pace. Salary and Enhanced Benefits include: Hybrid working, life assurance as well as competitive salary and progression opportunity. Your new role as Finance Manager: This is a varied role where no day will be the same. As Finance Manager, reporting to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the finance department and day to day financial activity. Working closely with senior leadership, you shall provide strategic insights and drive financial performance across multiple regions and business units. Managing a small team you shall take the lead over the financial operation, and be responsible for monthly management accounting, statutory requirements and year-end close, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and lead on audit requirements. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts as well as leading on the preparation of statutory accounts and liaison with external auditors. • Support year-end and month-end close processes. • Lead on VAT requirements as well as other statutory reporting obligations. • Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes across a multi site operation. • Provide detailed financial analysis, providing insight and recommendations to support commercial decision-making. • Cash flow forecasting. • Ensure effective financial controls and governance are maintained, driving improvements across financial processes and reporting, whilst identifying automation opportunities. • Act as business partner, working closely with operational managers to help them understand financial performance. • Manage and develop the finance team, monitoring team performance, providing coaching and professional development where required. Experience & Qualifications Required to apply: To be considered you shall either have a proven track record of adding value in a Finance Manager role, or be a 1st time practice mover who is technically sound, managed audit/statutory requirements and managed a team within public practice. With strong commercial acumen, you will ideally have had exposure to financial requirements within the manufacturing sector. Technically astute and formally qualified CIMA, ACA or ACCA you will have solid technical skillset, with advanced experience with ERP systems and operating Excel. With knowledge to enhance process improvements, you will be driven to make sense of financial data, with the skills to communicate effectively with non financial heads, ensuring finance are a value add to the rest of the business. This role is being handled by Darren Cadman – Kenton Black Finance Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK