James Andrews Recruitment

Lead Product Owner Salary: £60,000-£65,000 Location: Lincoln / Hybrid Our client is undergoing a digital transformation and requires a strategic Lead Product Owner to oversee product delivery across their digital estate. This role offers the opportunity to guide a team, shape priorities, and deliver services that make a measurable difference. About the Role: As Lead Product Owner, you will manage a portfolio of digital products and develop a small team of Product Owners. You will work within Agile Product Teams alongside Solution Architects, delivery partners, and service leads. You will influence quarterly strategic planning and prioritisation decisions, ensuring digital change aligns with organisational goals. This hands-on leadership role involves managing product backlogs, driving roadmap alignment, and fostering continuous learning and innovation. What You'll Be Doing: Leading and mentoring Product Owners across multiple delivery teams Owning the product strategy and backlog for complex, high-impact products Participating in programme increment (PI) planning and agile ceremonies Representing product priorities in strategic planning Translating business needs into user stories and prioritised workstreams Managing stakeholder expectations and business engagement Coordinating supplier delivery and holding partners to account Embedding agile methodologies, including SAFe, Scrum, and Lean practices Driving value through continuous product optimisation Promoting adoption of Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, and ArcGIS About You: Proven experience leading product teams and agile delivery in a digital environment Strong stakeholder engagement and business-facing communication skills Experience managing supplier delivery and holding external partners to account Strategic mindset with the ability to influence investment decisions Confidence managing high-volume backlogs across multiple products Understanding of digital governance frameworks such as GDAD Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, and geospatial tools like ArcGIS is a plus James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Don't forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.

We are currently working in partnership with large education organisation, who are looking to appoint a HR Business Partner on a permanent, full-time basis. This is a 35-hour per week role (flexible working hours), based at the Head office in Birmingham with travel across multiple location and 2 days working from home. The salary is £40,000 FTE per annum (dependent on experience) plus an excellent benefits package. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience of providing expert HR advice to senior stakeholders, leading on complex employee relations cases, and supporting organisational change across multi-site environments. Duties will include (but are not limited to): Acting as the first point of contact for HR advice and support to senior leaders across multiple locations Leading complex employee relations casework, including disciplinaries, grievances, capability, and absence management Supporting organisational change, restructures, and workforce planning Overseeing safer recruitment processes Supporting payroll through HR system administration and authorisation of salaries, allowances, and absences Coaching and developing managers on people management, wellbeing, and HR best practice. Driving performance management processes and coordinating training for staff, including safeguarding Contributing to HR policy development, equality and diversity initiatives, and People projects Liaising with Finance on staffing and budget implications Experience required: Proven experience as a generalist HR professional in a multi-site environment (education or public sector desirable) Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice Experience managing employee relations casework and supporting organisational change Confidence in advising senior stakeholders and coaching managers Skills, knowledge and expertise required: Excellent communication, influencing and relationship management skills Strong IT and numeracy skills including HR/payroll systems Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively within a wider team Full clean driving licence and flexibility to travel across locations Rewards and Benefits: Competitive salary and pension scheme Funded professional qualifications and payment of professional fees (where eligible) Free lunch, refreshments, on-site parking, gym, pool, and yoga sessions Flexible working hours and generous annual leave (28 days + bank holidays + concessionary days) Employee Assistance Programme and health-related benefits (BHSF cashback, flu jabs, eyecare vouchers) Working hours: 35 hours per week, 9am-5pm(flexible), all year round. Please note that you require recent and relevant HR experience to apply for this role. The successful candidate must have strong generalist HR experience (ideally within education or multi-site environments), be confident advising at senior level, hold a full UK driving licence with flexibility to travel and its preferential if you already have an existing DBS check. James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Don't forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.

We are recruiting for a leading organisation that is investing heavily in their Technology & Digital function and looking for a Senior Technical Analyst to join the team. This is the senior technical role within the team, responsible for owning the Microsoft stack, shaping cloud services, and driving best practice across infrastructure, security, and device management. Why apply? Competitive salary of £43,320 + £1,680 car allowance plus excellent benefits Hands-on ownership of Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, Intune and AVD Exposure to modern networking including SASE, SD-WAN and ZTNA Opportunity to make a real impact on security posture and cloud strategy Chance to mentor and develop colleagues within the team The role Lead on Entra ID, Intune, Autopilot and Azure Virtual Desktop Automate deployments, patching and server builds with PowerShell Manage SASE and SD-WAN services, liaising with vendors where required Own cyber security controls in conjunction with the Head of Service Support and coach Analysts, ensuring a high-quality, customer-focused service What we re looking for Strong technical expertise across Microsoft 365, Azure, AVD, Intune and Entra ID Good knowledge of networking technologies such as MPLS, SASE and SD-WAN Experience strengthening cyber security posture and compliance controls Proven background in delivering enterprise-level infrastructure solutions A collaborative, problem-solving mindset and strong stakeholder engagement skills Desirable Microsoft Azure/365 or Networking certifications (CCNA/CCIE etc) Virtualisation (VCP/AVD) Project Management (Prince2, Scrum, Kanban) The interview process is two stages and includes a technical capability exercise. If you d like to discuss the role in more detail, please get in touch. James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Don't forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.

We are currently partnering with a growing SME based in Birmingham City Centre, who are recruiting for a standalone HR Manager on a full-time and permanent basis. This is a new position for the organisation, so will be crucial in helping them shape their organisational culture and implement policies and procedures to improve employee engagement and wellbeing. They are able to pay up to £40k depending on experience and require them to be in the office 5 days a week. Duties will include (but are not limited to): Being the main point of contact for managers and employees on any HR queries Supporting with resolution of employee relations issues, such as disciplinary, grievance and absence management Implementing and driving formal performance management and appraisal processes Managing the recruitment and onboarding of new staff, including advertising vacancies, supporting with interviews, completing pre-employment checks and supporting with inductions Reviewing and improving HR policies and processes and rolling these out across the business Experience required: Previous experience working within a SME desirable Skills, knowledge and expertise required: Employee relations Recruitment HR policies Working pattern: 35 hours per week 9am - 5pm (flex) 5 days in the office Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role. James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Don't forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details

We are currently working in partnership with a Housing Association based in North Somerset, who are recruiting for a permanent HR Advisor. The position is due to start as soon as possible ( subject to notice). The role is part time 26 hours per week,£24,760 per annum (£35,236 per annum FTE) and offers flexible hybrid working and working hours. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record effectively handling absence management and an ER caseload. Duties will include (but are not limited to): Manage end-to-end absence cases, including short- and long-term sickness, ensuring compliance with policy and supporting return-to-work processes Handle a varied ER caseload, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, and conduct issues in line with employment law and company policy Advise and coach line managers on ER matters to build their confidence and capability in handling people issues effectively Prepare documentation for hearings and formal meetings, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to procedural requirements Support HR data reporting, identifying trends in absence and ER cases to inform proactive interventions Promote early intervention and resolution, encouraging informal resolution of issues where appropriate to minimise risk and maintain positive employee relations Skills, knowledge and expertise required: Absence management Employee Relations Rewards and Benefits: Hybrid working Flexible working days and times Work anniversary off as leave Enhanced pension L&D Opportunities Working hours: 26 hours per week Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role. James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Don't forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.

We are currently working in partnership with a Housing Association based in Merseyside, who are recruiting for a HR Business Partner on a Fixed Term Contract initially 1.5 - 2 years. The position is due to start as soon as possible ( subject to notice). This is a full time role, 37 hours per week, which offers agile working and pays approx. £50,000 per annum The ideal candidate will have a proven track record with effective stakeholder management during a time of business culture transformation and modernisation. Duties will include (but are not limited to): Partner with leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives, particularly around change, growth, and transformation Drive cultural change initiatives, supporting the organisation's shift in mindset, behaviours, and values during a period of significant transition Support organisationalmodernisation, including workforce planning and capability building aligned to new technologies and ways of working. Coach and influence managers to lead through change effectively, fostering inclusive and high-performing team environments Lead on employee engagement and communications, ensuring transparency and buy-in throughout the change journey Analyse people data and trends to inform decision-making and measure the impact of transformation initiatives on culture and performance Skills, knowledge and expertise required: Stakeholder management Business transformation Rewards and Benefits: Hybrid working Flexible working Working hours: 37 hours per week Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role. James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Don't forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.

We re working with a leading housing provider in Liverpool that s investing heavily in modern, cloud-first data platforms to drive smarter decisions across their organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for a Business Intelligence Analyst to shape how insight is delivered, using the latest Microsoft tools to improve services and outcomes for local communities. Why this role Join a forward-thinking housing organisation that s transforming its data and digital landscape. Work with modern tools including Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, SQL Server and SSRS, alongside new SaaS-based core systems. Get hands-on with upcoming projects around Purview, data science within Fabric, and the integration of structured and unstructured data. Clear progression pathways, including funded 13-month development programmes focusing on Data or AI. Be part of a genuinely supportive, values-driven team with a strong social purpose. What you ll be doing Build and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports that deliver clear, actionable insights. Design and optimise SQL queries and stored procedures, developing SSRS and Power BI reporting suites. Work with the Microsoft Fabric platform to unify data from multiple core systems into robust data models. Partner with departments to translate complex requirements into meaningful reporting and analysis. Ensure data quality, accuracy and governance across key business systems. Support the completion of regulatory and benchmarking returns (e.g. SDR, Housemark). Empower users across the business through self-service analytics and training. What you ll need Strong technical skills across SQL Server, Power BI, and data modelling/DAX. Confident communicator able to bridge technical and non-technical teams. Proven experience in data migration, validation and performance reporting. Solid knowledge of Excel (advanced level). A full UK driving licence and ability to commute to offices in Liverpool (hybrid generally 2 days a week on site). Desirable experience includes exposure to Microsoft Fabric, Purview, Azure, or systems such as ActiveH, Xledger, TotalMobile or Pentana. Package & benefits Salary: £41,080 per annum (slightly higher for exceptional candidates) Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week Hybrid working: Typically 2 days a week on site (some flexibility) Benefits include: Paid healthcare 28 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas closure Enhanced family leave Defined contribution pension scheme (up to 10%) Gym and childcare allowances Cycle to Work and Wellbeing Initiatives Interested? If you re a data professional with housing experience who enjoys turning complex data into meaningful insight, we d love to hear from you. Apply with your CV or get in touch for a confidential chat about the role and wider opportunities in the data and analytics space.

We are currently working in partnership with a higher education institution who are recruiting for a permanent, full-time HR Business Partner . The salary is £50,000 - £58,000 per annum. This role offers a unique opportunity to split your focus between leading the HR elements of setting up a new School and acting as HR Business Partner for Professional Services departments. The ideal candidate will have extensive HR experience within Higher Education and preferably NHS, hold Level 7 full Chartered CIPD membership, and be confident in providing strategic and operational HR leadership across complex organisations. Duties will include (but are not limited to): Developing and delivering strategic and operational HR plans Partnering with Deans, Directors and Senior Managers to drive engagement and embed a positive culture Leading on the HR elements of establishing the new School, including workforce planning, resource planning and resourcing frameworks Ensuring compliance with HR policies, procedures and processes, including absence, attrition, grievance, disciplinary, flexible working and recruitment Supporting the development of workforce and staff resource plans, reviewing business cases for recruitment, and ensuring managers involved in selection are trained and assessed Providing expert advice on organisational design, workforce planning, succession planning and resourcing strategies Driving compliance with performance appraisal, talent management and development processes, working with OD colleagues to address training needs Advising senior managers on organisational change, TUPE, job design, policy interpretation, equality and diversity, early retirement, redundancy and staff development Identifying HR service improvement opportunities and implementing actions with HR colleagues Leading local Equality, Diversity and Inclusion action plans and feeding into central institutional plans Supporting the Employee Relations team with complex and high-risk cases, including investigations, appeals, legal advice and tribunal claims Coaching and supporting managers on recruitment, performance management, succession planning, reward, restructuring and employee relations Acting as a source of consistent professional HR and legal advice across the institution, including employment legislation and employee relations matters Contributing to HR-wide initiatives, policies, procedures and strategy, and delivering one-off training or strategic projects as required Experience required: Demonstrable success in partnering senior managers Track record of handling complex employee relations Experience designing and delivering organisational restructures and change programmes Experience working in a unionised environment with trade union colleagues Familiarity with organisational development and culture change programmes Skills, knowledge and expertise required: Broad HR technical skills Strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical HR delivery Working hours: 37 hours per week Full time 9-5, with occasional evening and weekend working as required Hybrid Working days James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Don't forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.

We are currently working in partnership with a public sector organisation based in Wiltshire, who are recruiting for a Strategic HR Business Partner on a temporary basis until the end of March 2026 when the budget will be reviewed. This role offers a day rate of £550 via an umbrella company and will be on a hybrid basis, with three days working from home and mandatory office attendance on Wednesdays . The working hours are Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm with flexibility . The ideal candidate will be an experienced HR leader with the ability to operate as a senior strategic advisor, balancing organisational development and people strategy. The successful candidate must have public sector experience . Duties will include (but are not limited to): Acting as an extended member of the Senior Management Team for an allocated Directorate/Service, ensuring people considerations are embedded in service design and delivery Partnering with senior leaders to develop and embed HR strategies that drive organisational performance and financial sustainability Leading organisational design and change management programmes, including workforce planning, restructures and transformation initiatives Developing and implementing talent strategies, including succession planning, leadership development, and talent acquisition to support a "grow our own" approach Championing culture and engagement initiatives to drive inclusion, high performance and continuous improvement Driving performance management processes and capability building across teams Using HR analytics to provide data-driven insights, identify trends and inform proactive solutions Advising on complex employee relations issues, ensuring compliance with employment law, risk mitigation and best practice, while providing risk-based options and recommendations Providing coaching and risk-based advice to senior leaders, empowering effective decision-making and accountability Networking and building positive stakeholder and external partner relationships Developing and maintaining excellent trade union relationships, particularly regarding HR change and cultural development Experience required: Proven experience operating at a senior HR Business Partner or equivalent level within a complex organisation specifically within the public sector Strong track record of leading organisational design, workforce planning, and transformation programmes Expertise in employee relations, risk management and employment law Demonstrable experience in developing and embedding culture, engagement and talent strategies Proven ability to use HR analytics to shape evidence-based decisions Skills, knowledge and expertise required: Excellent stakeholder management, coaching and influencing skills Ability to manage risk and provide innovative people solutions Strong organisational development and change management skills Excellent knowledge of HR policy, practice and legislation Ability to constructively challenge and influence senior decision-making Strong digital and analytical capability Experience of building and maintaining positive trade union relationships Commitment to embedding Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across HR practice Rewards and Benefits: £550 per day (via umbrella company) Hybrid working (3 days from home, office attendance required on Wednesday) Flexible working hours (9am-5pm) James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Don't forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply.

Resourcing Lead Halesowen (Hybrid) £35,000+ Are you ready to take the next step in your recruitment career? We are representing a fantastic client within Health & Social Care who have a fantastic opportunity for a Resourcing Lead to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a pivotal role, leading a team of recruiters to deliver high-quality, efficient and proactive recruitment solutions across the business. You'll play a key part in shaping how they recruit, onboard and support colleagues across our frontline services. Duties will include: Lead and manage a team of up to 7, supporting them to deliver a full end-to-end recruitment service and onboarding Partner with Regional Managers and senior leaders to understand workforce challenges and priorities Drive efficiency and productivity within the team, setting clear goals and leading by example Analyse staffing data to identify and address areas experiencing recruitment challenges Work alongside the Resourcing Manager to improve recruitment processes, candidate attraction and brand awareness Provide recruitment data and insights to support pay reviews, workforce planning and business reporting Contribute to wider recruitment projects and initiatives that improve the candidate and hiring manager experience Skills required: Previous experience managing or mentoring a small recruitment team A successful track record in recruiting for high-profile or hard-to-fill vacancies The ability to build effective relationships with senior stakeholders A positive and resilient approach, with the ability to motivate others during challenging times Experience in training, coaching or upskilling team members Details Salary from £35,000 (depending on experience). Hybrid working - typically 4 days from home and 1 in the office (Halesowen), with flexibility as needed Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role. James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Don't forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.

Business Intelligence Developer James Andrews Technology Portishead (Agile Working) £45,000 per annum 6-month FTC Our client, a leading housing provider, is seeking a Business Intelligence Analyst/Developer to join their Data & Insight team, delivering a project-focused deployment of reporting across core business applications. The Opportunity You ll work with the Head of Data and Insight and project teams across Assets and Home Repairs , designing and developing reporting that s accurate, timely, and insightful. This is a hands-on BI development role with a real focus on stakeholder engagement and delivering impact for housing services. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain transparent, standardised reporting solutions aligned to business needs Design interactive dashboards in Power BI (or similar BI tools) Work with stakeholders to translate data into actionable insight for Exec, Board, and managers Collaborate with Data Management to resolve quality issues and ensure robust reporting Support colleagues with training, advice, and best practice in BI reporting Drive adoption of BI principles and contribute to Alliance s BI maturity model Essential Requirements 2/3+ years experience with Power BI/Tableau/Qlik Strong MS SQL skills Experience in Agile development environments Knowledge of BI principles and reporting best practice Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical users Personable, values-driven, and able to build strong relationships Desirable Experience within housing associations or asset management services Exposure to commercial insight functions (qualitative and quantitative analysis) James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Don't forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.

Are you an experienced Learning & Development professional looking for your next challenge? We're working with a well-regarded organisation in the not-for-profit sector based in Birmingham who are seeking an L&D Specialist to join them on a 3-month temporary assignment. The details Contract: 3-month temporary assignment Location: Birmingham City Centre (hybrid, 3 days office / 2 days home) Hours: Full-time Salary: Equivalent of £35,000 per annum (paid hourly) About the role You'll play a key part in designing and delivering engaging training to support staff development. The focus will be on: Delivering soft skills training across the organisation Supporting and developing leadership capability Providing coaching to colleagues and managers This role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a direct impact on people development within a purpose-driven organisation. What we're looking for Strong background in training delivery Experience in leadership development and coaching Confident facilitator with excellent communication skills Available for an immediate start Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role. James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Don't forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.