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A successful business is looking for an accomplished HR Manager to join its team. Please note this role is fully office based. In this standalone role you will report to the Managing Director and play a key role in shaping the people agenda for the firm. You will develop and deliver people strategies that support business objectives. Working across both manufacturing and office-based teams, you will drive initiatives focused on talent attraction, workforce planning, employee engagement, leadership development, and organisational effectiveness.The successful candidate will manage employee relations matters, support transformation projects, and use workforce data to inform decision-making. You will play an important role in embedding improved processes and helping create a high-performing, inclusive, and safety-focused culture.You will lead recruitment and retention activities, support succession planning, and help ensure the business has the skills and capability required for future growth. A key aspect of the role will be coaching and supporting managers on employee relations, performance management, and leadership capability, while providing practical and commercially focused HR guidance.To succeed in this role, you will be an accomplished HR Manager or HR Business Partner with a strong knowledge of UK employment law, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to balance strategic thinking with a hands-on approach. CIPD level 5 or 7 accreditation is preferred but not essential. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional looking to influence change, support growth, and contribute to the long-term success of a business.

We're looking for a Rewards Analyst, with exceptional analytical skills, to join a global Education Group on a contract basis. You will support on the design and implementation of robust pay bands across the organisation in line with the EU Pay Transparency directive. Manage pay and benefit benchmarking to ensure compliance and competitiveness. On a day-to-day basis you will support the annual pay award process, supporting business leaders. crunching the numbers and translate data insights into actions. Advise HR colleagues and managers on the full spectrum of compensation queries. Candidates will have Proven experience as a reward or compensation analyst, ideally within complex or global organisations. Strong expertise in benchmarking and data analysis, with advanced Excel skills. A commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion through equitable reward practices. This is a contract role offered with a rate of between £300-£315 p/day (inside IR35) and is home based. Candidates must be available on an immediate basis.

We're looking for a Rewards Analyst, with exceptional analytical skills, to join a global Education Group on a contract basis. You will support on the design and implementation of robust pay bands across the organisation in line with the EU Pay Transparency directive. Manage pay and benefit benchmarking to ensure compliance and competitiveness. On a day-to-day basis you will support the annual pay award process, supporting business leaders. crunching the numbers and translate data insights into actions. Advise HR colleagues and managers on the full spectrum of compensation queries. Candidates will have Proven experience as a reward or compensation analyst, ideally within complex or global organisations. Strong expertise in benchmarking and data analysis, with advanced Excel skills. A commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion through equitable reward practices. This is a contract role offered with a rate of between £300-£315 p/day (inside IR35) and is home based. Candidates must be available on an immediate basis.

A successful business is looking for an accomplished HR Manager to join its team. Please note this role is fully office based. In this standalone role you will report to the Managing Director and play a key role in shaping the people agenda for the firm. You will develop and deliver people strategies that support business objectives. Working across both manufacturing and office-based teams, you will drive initiatives focused on talent attraction, workforce planning, employee engagement, leadership development, and organisational effectiveness.The successful candidate will manage employee relations matters, support transformation projects, and use workforce data to inform decision-making. You will play an important role in embedding improved processes and helping create a high-performing, inclusive, and safety-focused culture.You will lead recruitment and retention activities, support succession planning, and help ensure the business has the skills and capability required for future growth. A key aspect of the role will be coaching and supporting managers on employee relations, performance management, and leadership capability, while providing practical and commercially focused HR guidance.To succeed in this role, you will be an accomplished HR Manager or HR Business Partner with a strong knowledge of UK employment law, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to balance strategic thinking with a hands-on approach. CIPD level 5 or 7 accreditation is preferred but not essential. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional looking to influence change, support growth, and contribute to the long-term success of a business.

We're looking for a HR Analyst (Reward), with exceptional analytical skills, to join a global Education Group on a contract basis. You will support on the design and implementation of robust pay bands across the organisation in line with the EU Pay Transparency directive. Manage pay and benefit benchmarking to ensure compliance and competitiveness. On a day-to-day basis you will support the annual pay award process, supporting business leaders. crunching the numbers and translate data insights into actions. Advise HR colleagues and managers on the full spectrum of compensation queries. Candidates will have Proven experience as a reward or compensation analyst, ideally within complex or global organisations. Strong expertise in benchmarking and data analysis, with advanced Excel skills. A commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion through equitable reward practices. This is a contract role offered with a rate of between £300-£320 p/day (inside IR35) and is home based. Candidates must be available on an immediate basis.

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Senior Employee Relations Advisor to join our client, a global Education provider, on a contract basis for a period of 3 months. This is a hands-on role for an ER professional who thrives in a fast-paced, complex environment. Reporting directly to the ER Manager, you will work alongside two ER Advisors to support the organisation's UK based employees, across both school sites and the Head Office function. You will manage a caseload of complex cases, spanning the full spectrum of employee relations, while also playing a pivotal role in an ongoing TUPE project. Key responsibilities Lead on complex ER cases, building strong, credible relationships with relevant teams and the wider UK HR function. Provide pragmatic, risk-aware advice on HR policies and ER issues, ensuring effective communication and inclusive working practices throughout. Manage complex ER cases end-to-end, ensuring full compliance with UK employment law and supporting both ER Advisors and line managers throughout the process. Assist with Employment Tribunal cases, reducing claim risk through close stakeholder partnering and the delivery of commercial, solutions-focused advice. The successful candidate will have Proven experience in a senior ER advisor role preferably within the Education sector or safer recruitment setting. CIPD qualified to min Level 5 Solid knowledge of UK employment law as well as best practice HR Experience of leading redundancy and restructure processes Experience managing or advising on TUPE processes. Skilled in mediation, facilitation and coaching with a track record of achieving early dispute resolution. Experience supporting Employment Tribunal claims and providing commercial, risk-based advice. Highly organised with experience managing high-volume, concurrent caseloads. This is a contract role offered with a rate of between £260-£280 p/day (inside IR35) and is home based. Candidates must be available on an immediate basis.

We are seeking a hands-on, generalist Marketing Manager to join a specialist construction company. Reporting to the Head of Marketing, you'll play a central role in shaping how the business communicates internally and externally - covering everything from brand and PR to digital campaigns, print and events. This is a broad, varied role suited to someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats and thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. The position is office based in Essex with regular site visits, giving you a real insight into projects undertaken within the company brand. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver impactful internal and external communications plans, crafting and coordinating compelling content. Partner closely with HR and leadership to drive change management and support strategic initiatives. Manage and grow digital channels including the company website, email marketing and social media. Lead the production of high-quality print materials, including posters, brochures, signage and presentations. Plan and deliver engaging corporate events, attending when required. Drive media relations activity, including press releases, opinion pieces, journalist enquiries and media coverage. Build and nurture strong relationships with trade and regional press. Champion consistent application of brand guidelines across all company touchpoints. Shape the positioning and promotion of products/services across different business units. You will have A degree in a Marketing related field Solid generalist marketing experience across comms, digital, print and events Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and marketing analytic tools Knowledge of CMS and basic HTML would be desirable Willing to travel between client sites Excellent written and verbal skills Experience planning and executing events. This is a fabulous opportunity to join an organisation, who are well respected in their field and who really value their team of people. The salary is between £45,000-£50,000 with holiday starting at 23 days p.a. Pension scheme with salary sacrifice. Benefits include Electric car scheme (upon completion of probation) Life Assurance, discounted health and dental care, gym membership discount, access to retail discount platform.

Head of Marketing 9-12 months FTC before likely becoming permanent £70,000-£100,000 pro rata DOE A well-known bricks and mortar retail business based in Crewe, Cheshire is seeking a strategic and commercially minded Head of Marketing to lead the development of the company brand. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you'll be responsible for shaping and delivering their brand, design and marketing strategy across every customer touchpoint. You'll champion the brand, drive customer engagement, and develop innovative campaigns that strengthen loyalty and support business growth. Please note this is a 9-12 month FTC and the role is likely to become permanent thereafter. The role is paying £70,000-£100,000 DOE and is 4 days a week in the office in Crewe, 1 day work from home. Roporting into the company COO this is a high-impact leadership role where you'll: Own and evolve the brand strategy. Lead integrated marketing campaigns across digital and retail channels. Use customer insights and CRM to drive engagement and commercial performance. Ensure consistent brand messaging across all platforms. Deliver measurable results through brand growth, customer acquisition and marketing ROI. They are looking for an experienced marketing leader with a proven track record as Head of Marketing within a bricks and mortar retail business (this industry experience is essential to have) whose focus is brand strategy, customer marketing, and commercial delivery. If that's you and you are passionate about building iconic retail brands and leading high-performing teams, please apply.

A growing law firm based in Liverpool is seeking an experienced Legal Clerk to support the continued growth of the practice and be responsible for the day-to-day management of the court diary, allocation of incoming instructions, liaison with clients and courts, and ensuring the smooth operation of the clerking function. Working closely with advocates, legal draftsmen and management team, you will ensure instructions are processed efficiently, hearings are appropriately listed and allocated, and clients receive an exceptional level of service. This role requires excellent organisational skills, strong commercial awareness, attention to detail and the ability to work effectively within a fast-paced legal environment. The role is paying £30,000-£35,000 plus 29 days holiday (plus bank holiday) amongst other good benefits including private healthcare. Essential experience A minimum of three years' experience in a similar clerking role within a barristers' chambers, law firm or legal services organisation. Proven experience managing court diaries and legal listings. Experience receiving, allocating and managing legal instructions. Experience liaising with courts, clients, solicitors and legal professionals. Experience working within a busy, deadline-driven legal environment. Demonstrable ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining accuracy. Desirable Knowledge of civil, family and/or criminal court procedures. Understanding of advocacy practice and barristers' clerking. Experience supporting barristers, advocates or solicitor advocates. Essential technical skills: Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience using legal case management and diary management systems. Accurate data entry and record management skills. Ability to prepare reports and maintain performance data.

An impressive multinational firm is looking for an accomplished Azure Data Engineer to join its team. Please note the role is hybrid you will work from the office 3 days per week with 2 from home. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable data solutions that provide clean, structured, and accessible data to internal teams, stakeholders, and externa click apply for full job details

Payroll Administrator Initial 3 month temporary contract Hybrid role with office in Central Lincoln Hourly rate of up to £ hours per week) A reputable organisation is looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join their busy team. This role will initially be for a 3 month temporary period and will support with the following duties; Processing payroll and ensuring data is accurate Payroll reporting Calculating statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP) Supporting processing of starters and leavers Updating changes and processing deductions Investigating queries Assist with pension calculations To be considered suitable you will need to be immediately available and have the following skills and experience; Previous payroll experience and knowledge of PAYE, NI and statutory payments Strong organisational and IT skills Excellent accuracy and attention to detail Ability to work in a fast pace environment and meet deadlines Ability to commute to Lincoln 2-3 days per week

Payroll Administrator Initial 3 month temporary contract Hybrid role with office in Central Lincoln Hourly rate of up to £ hours per week) A reputable organisation is looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join their busy team. This role will initially be for a 3 month temporary period and will support with the following duties; Processing payroll and ensuring data is accurate Payroll reporting Calculating statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP) Supporting processing of starters and leavers Updating changes and processing deductions Investigating queries Assist with pension calculations To be considered suitable you will need to be immediately available and have the following skills and experience; Previous payroll experience and knowledge of PAYE, NI and statutory payments Strong organisational and IT skills Excellent accuracy and attention to detail Ability to work in a fast pace environment and meet deadlines Ability to commute to Lincoln 2-3 days per week

This is an excellent opportunity for a Full Stack Developer (Python, Node & AWS) to take an instrumental role in a Northampton-based firm, offering a hybrid work environment (circa 3 days in the office) and a salary of £ 60,000- £70,000. The ideal candidate will have solid hands-on skills across a full development stack. To be considered for this position, you will need solid hands-on skills wit click apply for full job details

Payroll Administrator Initial 3 month temporary contract Hybrid role with office in Central Lincoln Hourly rate of up to £18.50 (37.5 hours per week) A reputable organisation is looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join their busy team. This role will initially be for a 3 month temporary period and will support with the following duties; Processing payroll and ensuring click apply for full job details

Finance Assistant - Central London - Hybrid - £40,000 A highly successful tech company based in Central London are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Finance Assistantto support the financial operations of a growing Managed Services and Cyber Security business. The primary focus of this role is to take ownership of the day-to-day finance administration function, ensuring accurate customer billing, effective bookkeeping, robust financial controls and the production of meaningful and accurate management information (MI) to support business decision-making. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing core finance processes including invoicing, billing administration, accounts receivable, supplier management, reconciliations, contract administration and financial reporting. They will become a key member of the operational team, ensuring the business maintains accurate financial records and strong visibility of commercial performance. In addition to the core finance responsibilities, there will be opportunities for the successful candidate to support reporting improvements, process automation and business analysis initiatives as part of the company's ongoing investment in data, automation and AI technologies. This aspect of the role is intended as a future development opportunity for candidates with an interest in expanding their analytical and commercial capabilities. This role would suit a commercially minded, detail orientated finance professional with previous experience as an Accounts Assistant or Finance Assistance. The salary on offer for this role is up to £40,000 plus benefits.

Overview We have a great opportunity for a qualified accountant to join a dynamic, forward-thinking practice. Our client are passionate about supporting ambitious professionals so this would suit someone ready to step into a role where you can own your portfolio and build real client relationships. The role is offered on a hybrid basis with four days based at their modern offices near Waterlooville and one day working from home. As a Client Accountant, you'll be the go-to advisor for your own portfolio of clients - helping businesses thrive through expert financial insights and proactive support. You'll work closely with clients across a variety of sectors, guiding them on tax efficiency, growth strategies, and financial performance. Responsibilities Take charge of preparing, submitting, and delivering accounts and tax returns for a range of clients. Supervise and mentor a small team of accountants, helping them deliver first class service and ensure deadlines are met and supporting their technical development. Check and review financial and tax work, providing constructive feedback that strengthens team performance and builds confidence. Support Senior Management team by improving key team metrics such as productivity, efficiency, and output. Maintain strong client relationships and oversee the onboarding process for new clients from initial bookkeeping and compliance tasks to smoothly integrating them into your portfolio. Access clients tax positions and offer advisory support on cashflow and budgets. Prepare and deliver impactful year-end meetings, providing insights that shape client decisions. Ensure all HMRC and Companies House filings are accurate and up to date. Qualifications Fully qualified (ACCA / ACA / AAT) with experience in practice Confident managing the full accounting process end-to-end Brilliant communicator who enjoys building client relationships Deadline-driven, organised, and solutions-focused Skilled in Excel and familiar with cloud software like Xero or QuickBooks Benefits The salary is up to £50,000 with a range of generous benefits including pension, Healthcare Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme and holiday reward scheme. The role is hybrid with four days based at the practice's modern offices in Waterlooville, easily commutable from Portsmouth and Southampton.

My client are looking for a Project Manager to join their cross-organisational team. This is a hands-on project management role within a fast-paced and wide multi-disciplinary environment that focuses on innovation projects within the transport sector. Typical responsibilities will be to manage competing priorities within the business, report on project progress and communicate with both clients a click apply for full job details

A dynamic and customer-focused Claims and Compensation company is seeking a Call Centre Sales Team Leader to be part of building and forming a new team with their business. The Call Centre Sales Team Leader will be responsible for driving sales performance and motivating a team of call centre sales advisors to exceed revenue targets click apply for full job details

This is a newly created opportunity for an experienced Cisco Network Engineer to take an instrumental consultant position based in the Dorking area (2 days a week in the office/3 days from home) paying up to £80,000. My client is a well established consultancy firm going through continued growth & expansion, and requires a customer focused Network Engineer to provide BAU network support and project work. To be considered for this position you will need previous experience of supporting enterprise networks, specifically Cisco Switches & Routers, F5 Load Balancers, Fortinet FortiGate Firewalls and SolarWinds monitoring. This is a hybrid role with 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home. Based outside of Dorking in Surrey, you will need your own transport to get to their site. In return for hard work and dedication, my client is offering a salary of £80,000 and the opportunity to work on cutting edge enterprise networks in a customer focused role. If you are an experienced Cisco Network Engineer looking for a new challenge, please send me your CV immediately.

A well-established business is looking for an accomplished Head of Information Security to join its team based in London. Please note this is an office-based role, so you will work from the office 5 days per week. In this role of significant responsibility, you will design and lead the information security strategy for the organisation. Supported by a Cyber Security Analyst you will provide InfoSec expertise, ensuring that the business has a secure, resilient and robust technology estate, and will also ensure that effective security governance policies and procedures are in place. In order to be suitable for this role, you must be a highly capable information security leader with a proven track record of delivering secure, compliant and robust systems and procedures. CISSP or similar accreditation would be highly advantageous to your application. Key responsibilities will include:- Evolving a cyber and information security strategy aligned with ISO27001 standards and business objectives. - Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Information Security Management System (ISMS) - Oversee risk management activities, including risk assessments, mitigation planning, and incident response.You will work with senior stakeholders to ensure alignment between security initiatives and organisational priorities and strive to continually harden and enhance the organisation's IT systems. You will be effective at managing relationships with third party suppliers and external auditors and will deliver awareness training, enhance and test the businesses disaster recovery, continuity and incident response plans, and carry our internal audits for the InfoSec governance frameworks. This is an excellent opportunity for a Head of Information Security to join a market leading business.