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Company Description My client is a civil engineering, construction, utilities, and plant hire firm based in Wakefield. The family-owned business prides itself on integrity, high standards, and excellent customer service. The company delivers services across the north of England and beyond, specialising in civil engineering for infrastructure, drainage management, and in-house design services for water and wastewater projects. Role Description This is a full-time role for a Design Engineer (Civils). The position is based in Wakefield. The Design Engineer will be responsible for creating technical designs for infrastructure and civil engineering projects, collaborating with project teams to ensure designs meet client requirements and regulatory standards, and producing detailed CAD drawings. Additional responsibilities include engineering calculations, reviewing project specifications, and contributing to sustainable and cost-effective solutions while maintaining high levels of safety and quality. Qualifications Performing and coordinating internal and external activities associated with civil and drainage design, in line with client specifications and design standards. Design duties will include preparation of design solutions at various stages of a project; preparation of drawings, reports, specifications, calcs and estimates; attendance at Client meetings and checking the work of peers to ensure accuracy. Collaborating with a wide range of discipline inputs; monitoring and protecting our client relationships; assisting with planning and programming; commercial management and presenting projects for audit. Attend Engineering Expos and implement the very latest technologies in the Industry, staying up to date with developments. Maintaining on-going communication with relevant Team Leaders / Senior Managers and clients when required to ensure effective communications on matters relevant to the project. Contributing to the resolution of technical issues on projects and providing technical guidance to other team members, such as junior engineers, technicians, and apprentices. Working in collaboration with other design disciplines to ensure the integrity of the overall design. Developing innovative and entrepreneurial thinking and behaviour. Continual professional development in the industry and keeping up to date with innovations and developments. Being familiar with, and compliant with, relevant Health & Safety regulations and to promote a culture of awareness within the team. Lead by example to others on site and implement best practice procedures within the team and site personnel Ensure people work to the company values and respect the public and their surroundings Maintain quality and environmental control procedures in accordance with ISO 9001, ISO 19650 and ISO 14001. Create and maintain good relations with clients, design teams and neighbours as well as any other stakeholders. Personal Attributes Be a qualified Engineer and ideally chartered or a member of a relevant institution i.e. ICE Have suitable civil design experience of water treatment, inc. drainage, clean water, separation gained through working on infrastructure projects within the UK water sector. Have knowledge of the UK Water Industry and Sewer Sector Guidance standards for drainage design. Have expertise in software design methods such as InfoDrainage, AutoCAD, Revit and Civils3D, knowledge of integration with BIM models would be desirable. Be technically competent in hydraulic design principles and ability to apply manual calculation methods where software methods are not available. Hydraulic profiling would be an advantage. The ability to design slabs and concrete hardstandings. Have a full UK driving license.

Project Manager This position is a result of significant increase and project wins in the client's mechanical team. Mainly to service a major long standing client's M&E project works. The Project Manager will assist the Mechanical Department management team in mentoring and upskilling the wider team, retaining and improving existing customer relations. The role involves commercial responsibility as well as operational delivery, client relationship and high-quality project execution with a key focus to quality of install. The role will require close collaboration with numerous stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, including but not limited to the following: designers both internal and external, architects, GML estimating department, key account leads, project commercial teams both in house and client side, sub-contractors, manufacturers and specialist suppliers, client agents, commissioning teams and high-profile customers. The candidate will be a key contributor from conception, through the design stages, managing the delivery and ensuring that each project is suitably resourced and closed out in a professional manner, to the highest of standards. Key Responsibilities: A keen eye for detail and a continuous drive to deliver quality work. Lead by example, promote the highest of standards with regards to HSEQ best practice, ensuring compliance with company standards, policies, ISO accreditations and legislative requirements in all instances. Confident and effective communication, ability to chair meetings, driving outcomes, ensuring the production of accurate records of discussions, actions and deadlines. Exposure to tenders, liaison with designers, estimating and commercial teams. As noted above, we have separate teams within the business to handle tendering & commercial enquiries, however as a client representative, you will be the owner of tenders to ensure they are delivered on time and to the standard expected. Ability to fully understand the client requirement, technical specifications, drawings and project requirement holistically. Good understanding of design and project risks. Identify, manage and escalate risks where necessary. Mitigate risks with sound deployment of sub-contracts and allocation of CDP s (Contractors Design Portion). Be able to contribute and manage against the sequence of works for the project programme. Ability to drive the project programme, ensuring key milestones are maintained. Ability to foresee potential points of failure and react accordingly. Prepare and present regular progress reports including programme drop lines to project stakeholders. Understanding the importance of the development and submission of RFI s, TQ s, RFI s & Tech Sub s and driving close out of items raised. Ability to make sound business decisions under pressure. A logical and lateral thinker with the ability to problem solve. Effective communicator, driven, focused, tenacious and conscientious. Excellent time management, ability to delegate, prioritise key tasks and workload when working to strict deadlines. Good understanding of project governance and the requirement for procedural conformity. Commercially astute, sound awareness of the contract terms ensuring adherence, ability to highlight risks, manage variations, delays and EOT requirements, liaising with internal QS s to ensure that the business is commercially protected. Build and maintain good relationships with the customer, framework suppliers and design consultants. Possess the ability to be assertive where required. Able to read the situation and make sound decisions, managing multiple entities both up and downstream, being the conduit to success. Highly adept at the co-ordination of work packages, understanding the interaction of trades and the ability to foresee potential issues. Sound knowledge of CDM Regulations, Principal Designer & Principal Contractor responsibilities under appointment. Willingness to learn and adapt to new ways of working. Highlight key commercial risk and mitigation measures. Upskilling of wider department team. Carry out PDR s for direct reports. Drive the company s vision, values and work ethic, contributing to the growth of the business. o Safety o Quality o Integrity o People

Office Manager About the Company Lanarca is an established and award-winning consultancy company offering bespoke design and management consulting services to a small portfolio of longstanding private sector clients. Our success has been based on building long-term partnerships with our clients, and we work hard to understand them to ensure that our services dovetail with their needs often working as an extension to their internal teams. This has resulted in us securing long term commissions, many of which are of regional and national significance in our field. Our practice offers a full range of landscape architectural, ecological and strategic management services across the UK and Ireland. We lead design teams and contribute landscape and environmental services inputs to teams led by others, working on large scale projects. Known for delivering expert service and attention to detail, we respond on every project with bespoke support. Our clients benefit from Director-led services, with hands-on Director involvement at every stage in all our projects, assuring design excellence and the highest quality outputs, delivered within budget and on time. About the Role We are experiencing considerable growth, and this is a new role, responding to an expanded organisation and growing workload for the Directors and key clients. The Office and Operations Manager will play a key role in our team. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will work closely together across a range of commissioned projects, leading the administrative and office team. Your role will be central to activity and output across the business, and you ll operate in a prominent client-facing position, co-ordinating a wide range of projects, as well as supporting the day-to-day running and administration of a very busy office. You ll provide efficient and dynamic support to the Managing Director, working hand-in-glove to respond to business needs, including co-ordinating aspects of business finance working with our accounts team, sub-contractor management, programme management and workload co-ordination for technical specialists within our team. You will take responsibility for ensuring the smooth operation of the business, with calm and collected leadership and bringing a positive, supportive approach to enable and empower team members. You ll get involved in key projects across the UK and Ireland, travelling to support client needs when needed and take the lead on key projects, such as event planning or supporting new team projects. About You This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who is highly organised, likes a very varied and dynamic workload and can calmly and supportively empower others to be their very best. You ll be skilled in motivating and organising others, be highly detail oriented and keen to secure a role that is challenging whilst providing considerable autonomy. The role is hands-on, is extremely varied and will suit someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is confident with a range of current technologies. You will take great pride in delivering high quality work and working with others to enable them to achieve the very best too. You ll possess excellent communications skills and possess the ability to remain calm and reliable under pressure even when juggling a variety of competing demands. We are a small team, and we all work across different project areas to support each other when needed. You ll be keen to work in this way, and enjoy working as part of a flexible, mutually supportive team. Essential Criteria Skills and Experience: Exceptional organisational skills and ability to anticipate needs, prioritise and plan work effectively. Technologically competent highly proficient in all aspects of the Microsoft Office Suite, ideally skilled with Salesforce and Adobe Creative Suite experience. You ll have the aptitude to develop your skills on new packages too, as needed. Budget management and cost-conscious working, relating to office-wide cost control and business planning. Skilled in research and technical appraisal you ll bring experience of co-ordinating technical and multidisciplinary meetings and preparing briefing papers. Demonstrable track record of successful office and administrative operations management, development and leadership of office systems, procurement and all aspects of administration. An effective communicator able to communicate messages clearly to a range of audiences at all levels, both verbally and in writing. Able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times. An effective, calm, positive and reliable team player. Able to work confidently with senior leaders and influencers. Takes responsibility and ownership for projects, thinking about and acting on what is needed ahead of time. Adaptable and flexible able to respond proactively to the changing needs of a busy team with a diverse workload.

Assistant Manager - Corporate Tax, Top International Firm Manchester £40,000 - £50,000 + Benefits + Hybrid Working Do you want to work on cutting-edge international tax projects? Are you interested in advising some of the world's largest multinational companies? Looking to fast-track your career in a technically demanding, creative environment? Benefits: Hybrid working - split between home, office, and client site Private medical cover + 24/7 virtual GP access Six volunteering days per year Empowered flexibility and strong career progression framework Your new firm: Our client is a leading international tax adviser working with some of the world's largest and most recognisable multinationals , spanning every industry sector (excluding Financial Services).The firm is known for technically demanding, creative work -from major corporate transactions to complex international structuring projects -and offers a truly collaborative environment where your career can accelerate fast. Your new role: As an Assistant Manager in Corporate Tax , you'll work alongside senior specialists and Partners on complex UK and international tax projects , supporting household-name clients through strategic transactions and advisory work .You'll also gain exposure to audit of tax , cross-border structuring , and business model advisory , with access to continuous technical and leadership development. Key responsibilities include: Assisting in the delivery of corporate and international tax advisory projects Supporting major corporate transactions and cross-border planning Building and maintaining strong client relationships across varied industries Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive solutions Coaching and reviewing work of junior staff to develop their technical capability To be successful in this role, you'll need: A UK professional qualification (ACA / CTA / solicitor) or overseas equivalent Experience in UK or international corporate tax , ideally from a practice environment Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent relationship management and communication abilities A proactive approach to self-development and supporting others Interested? Drop an email to or call to discuss this opportunity in confidence As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

The Role The Commercial Manager will lead the commercial and sales function, driving operational responsiveness, client satisfaction and overall commercial performance. Working directly alongside the Managing Director, you will shape commercial strategy to support growth, fleet utilisation and profitability. This position requires someone who understands the fast paced nature of rental operations, where quick turnaround and precise communication are essential. Key Responsibilities Client & Account Development Develop strong, long term relationships across offshore and subsea client bases Understand operational requirements to match clients with appropriate rental solutions Promote the full equipment portfolio to maximise utilisation Ensure clients receive fast, accurate and proactive communication at all times Sales Team Leadership Lead, support and motivate the sales team to hit commercial and utilisation targets Create a culture of urgency, responsiveness and solution focused selling Support team members with deal structuring, prioritisation and key account strategy Quotations, Tenders & Commercial Coordination Oversee all quotations, tenders and proposals with a focus on speed, accuracy and consistency Collaborate with technical and operations teams to confirm equipment suitability and availability Improve workflow efficiency to reduce response times and enhance customer confidence Maintain visibility of all commercial pipelines and ensure timely follow through Strategic Collaboration Work closely with the Managing Director to shape and execute commercial strategy Analyse market trends and rental demand to guide pricing, investment and business planning Contribute to margin optimisation, service development and customer experience improvements About You You will excel in this role if you have: Experience within ROV or Survey Rental equipment environments Strong commercial and client facing experience, ideally with leadership responsibility An understanding of the pace and pressure associated with rental operations Excellent organisational discipline, communication and time management skills A hands on leadership style with a passion for delivering best in class service What's on Offer Senior commercial leadership position within a dynamic equipment rental company Opportunity to shape commercial direction and influence business growth Family Private Medical Plan Performance Bonus Scheme Competitive salary and wider benefits package A fast paced environment where your impact is immediately visible and valued

Job Title: Pay and Pensions Officer Location: Hybrid working (Halton Borough Council) Hours: 20 hours per week Pay Rate: 14.82 per hour Contract: Initial 3-month contract (with potential for extension) About the Role Halton Borough Council is seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Pay and Pensions Officer to join our team on a part-time, hybrid basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with payroll and pensions experience to contribute to a busy and supportive environment, ensuring employees and external payees are paid accurately and on time. You will play a key role in delivering payroll services within strict deadlines, maintaining compliance with statutory regulations, and supporting pension administration across multiple schemes. Key Responsibilities Deliver accurate and timely payroll processes for internal and external payees, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, audit controls, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Assist in the reconciliation of gross to net payroll calculations, identifying and resolving discrepancies. Provide technical support across pension schemes including LGPS, TPS, and NHS. Duties Include Offering expert advice and guidance to employees, managers, schools, and SLA clients on payroll policies, procedures, and pension schemes. Ensuring accurate calculation and payment of salaries, including handling pay variations, deductions, statutory payments (sick pay, maternity/paternity), overpayments, and recoveries. Processing contractual changes such as starters, leavers, and amendments in line with legislation, HMRC guidance, and Council policy. Advising on terms and conditions across various employment frameworks (e.g., NJC, JNC, NHS, School Teachers). Preparing and maintaining payroll records, including payslips, P45s, and payments to external payees. Analysing payroll reports and reconciling discrepancies prior to final processing. Supporting monthly payroll and pension reconciliations, ensuring accuracy for statutory and financial reporting. Assisting with statutory returns and pension reporting using relevant systems and tools. Supporting pension estimates and redundancy calculations to aid decision-making. Investigating and resolving pension data issues for schools using external providers. Contributing to projects such as TUPE transfers by providing payroll and pensions expertise. Supporting system testing and producing user guidance for HR/Payroll systems. Undertaking additional duties appropriate to the role as required. About You Essential: Recognised BTEC Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Payroll Techniques / Payroll Procedures qualification, or equivalent evidence of an appropriate level of skills, HR/payroll knowledge, and ability. Experience in payroll and/or pensions administration. Strong understanding of statutory payroll requirements and pension schemes. Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills. Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise workload effectively. Strong communication skills with the ability to provide clear advice and guidance. Experience working with HR/Payroll systems and reporting tools is desirable. Connect2Halton is a trading style of Halton & Kent Commercial Services LLP- A joint venture between Halton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Halton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

We do what we say! That's why we need people like you, to help us deliver on our promises. People who enjoy getting things done! The Role We're looking for an experienced Procurement Manager / Senior Buyer to join our Energy Supply Chain team, supporting major substation and energy infrastructure projects. You'll play a key role in the procurement of critical, high-value, long-lead materials, working closely with operational teams, suppliers and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and to best value. This is a highly collaborative role, offering real influence across major projects and the opportunity to shape procurement strategy within a growing and forward-thinking business. Here's some of the things that you'll get involved in Supporting Energy Major Projects with the procurement of critical materials and services Engaging early with estimating and work-winning teams to support pricing and procurement strategy Developing and delivering procurement strategies aligned to project and wider Group objectives Managing supplier relationships, including negotiation, performance monitoring and KPI management Identifying and working with key strategic suppliers and subcontractors, both UK and international Ensuring compliance with client frameworks, technical specifications and regulatory requirements Monitoring cost performance against tender allowances and project programmes Providing technical procurement support to contract teams, including specifications, COSHH and H&S documentation Supporting category management activities and wider Group procurement initiatives We'd love to hear from you if you can demonstrate that Proven experience operating at Senior Buyer or Procurement Manager level withing the energy, utilities, M&E or civil engineering sectors. CIPS qualified (or working towards) is preferable. Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills with sound knowledge of contract law, supply markets and pricing trends. Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills. Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills. Advanced IT skills and attention to detail. It's important to note that there will be significant travel in the UK, mostly between Harefield, Ipswich and Gwent so a full UK driving license is essential.

Audit Senior Milton Keynes Competitive salary + excellent benefits Are you ready to bring your audit expertise to a role where your skills and perspective can make a real impact? A well-established and highly respected accountancy practice is looking for an Audit Senior to join its growing Milton Keynes team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone currently studying ACA or ACCA who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking firm. The Opportunity You'll join a collaborative audit team working with a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple sectors . The role offers strong exposure to both technical audit work and client relationship management, providing excellent experience for someone progressing through their professional qualifications. The firm is committed to investing in its people and offers structured career development alongside genuine progression opportunities. What You'll Be Doing Managing a portfolio of clients across a variety of industries Planning and delivering audit assignments while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations Communicating directly with clients to organise assignments, agree timelines and schedule work Preparing audit planning documentation and identifying key risk areas Supervising and reviewing work prepared by semi-seniors and junior team members Ensuring audit files are complete and review points addressed before submission to managers or partners Liaising with internal departments to ensure compliance work is completed at the appropriate time Preparing and summarising project data for management review Monitoring key filing deadlines including Companies House and corporation tax filings Attending client sites and acting as a trusted adviser to build strong client relationships What We're Looking For Currently studying ACA or ACCA with experience in a UK accountancy practice Experience working on audit assignments from planning through to completion Exposure to supervising or mentoring junior team members would be beneficial Basic knowledge of tax computations (desirable) Strong IT skills including Excel, Word and accounting software Up-to-date technical knowledge of UK accounting and auditing standards Strong communication and organisational skills Client-focused with a proactive and commercial mindset What's On Offer Competitive salary depending on experience Hybrid and flexible working options 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to buy or sell additional leave Structured career progression and development opportunities Employee recognition and reward programmes Employee Assistance Programme including wellbeing and counselling support A supportive and collaborative team culture Interested? If you're an Audit Senior looking to continue developing your career within a progressive firm , we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this opportunity.

Audit Manager Milton Keynes Competitive salary + benefits An established and highly respected accountancy practice is looking to appoint an Audit Manager to join its Milton Keynes team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced audit professional who enjoys managing client relationships, leading teams, and delivering high-quality audit work across a diverse portfolio. The Opportunity You will manage a varied client portfolio including owner-managed businesses, private equity-backed companies and overseas-owned groups across a range of sectors. The role offers strong exposure to both technical audit work and leadership responsibilities , including managing teams, overseeing assignments, and identifying opportunities to support clients with additional advisory services. This firm prides itself on investing in its people and offers excellent career development opportunities alongside a collaborative and supportive culture. The Role Managing a portfolio of clients across a range of industries Planning, controlling and reviewing audit assignments to ensure work is completed efficiently and to a high standard Leading client relationships and acting as a trusted adviser Holding pre-audit meetings with clients to identify key business developments and risk areas Managing resources and workflow across multiple assignments Preparing time budgets and monitoring audit profitability Supervising and developing team members, including trainees and qualified staff Completing staff appraisals, training records and performance reviews Identifying opportunities for additional services and supporting business development activities Supporting networking, marketing initiatives and client referrals Contributing to ad-hoc projects including compliance and advisory work What We're Looking For ACA or ACCA qualified with experience in a UK accountancy practice Experience operating at Audit Manager level or ready to step into a Manager role Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS102, FRS101 and IFRS Experience managing audit assignments and supervising teams Strong commercial awareness and client relationship skills Excellent communication and organisational abilities Experience using accounting and audit software such as Excel, Sage or audit systems Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver work to deadlines What's On Offer Competitive salary depending on experience Hybrid and flexible working options 33 days holiday including bank holidays with the option to buy or sell additional leave Bonus and recognition schemes Structured career progression and leadership development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme including wellbeing and counselling support A supportive and collaborative team environment Interested? If you are an experienced Audit Manager looking for a new challenge within a progressive and people-focused firm , we would love to hear from you. Apply today to learn more about this opportunity.

Corporate Tax Advisor Milton Keynes Competitive salary + excellent benefits Are you ready to bring your corporate tax expertise to a role where your skills and perspective can make a real impact? A well-established and highly respected accountancy practice is looking to recruit a Corporate Tax Advisor to join its growing tax team in Milton Keynes. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recently qualified tax professional looking to develop their career within a collaborative and supportive environment. The Opportunity You will join a dynamic tax team working with a diverse client portfolio ranging from owner-managed businesses and family companies to larger corporate groups and international organisations . The role offers an excellent blend of corporate tax compliance and advisory work , giving you exposure to a wide variety of clients and complex tax matters while developing your technical and commercial expertise. This firm is committed to investing in its people, offering strong professional development opportunities and clear progression pathways. What You'll Be Doing Working with a varied portfolio of corporate clients across multiple sectors Supporting the delivery of corporate tax compliance and advisory services Preparing and reviewing corporate tax computations and returns Assisting with tax planning projects and advisory assignments Supporting clients with complex tax matters including group structures and international elements Working closely with managers and partners on technical tax issues Building strong relationships with clients and acting as a trusted adviser Keeping up to date with developments in UK tax legislation and best practice What We're Looking For Recently qualified CTA, ACA or ACCA with experience in a UK accountancy practice or corporate tax environment Strong knowledge of UK corporate tax compliance Exposure to tax advisory work would be advantageous Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines A proactive and commercially aware approach to client service What's On Offer Competitive salary depending on experience Hybrid and flexible working options 33 days holiday including bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional leave Structured career progression and professional development opportunities Employee recognition and reward programmes Employee Assistance Programme including wellbeing and counselling support A collaborative and supportive working environment Interested? If you are a recently qualified tax professional looking to join a progressive firm where you can develop your corporate tax career and work with a diverse range of clients, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this opportunity.

The Company Working for a global energy trading business in their EMEA head office. The company is a leader in their space and have a US parent. The London office has a headcount of over 200 people and the company offers a very flexible hybrid model with 1 or 2 days in the office. The Role Report directly to the Group FD, you will be taking ownership of group reporting for the EMEA region.Duties Review and ownership of EMEA financial statements Review IFRS & US GAAP reporting Work closely with regional finance teams and technical reporting teams Audit liaison Ongoing process improvement work across controls framework What you need to succeed You will need to be a qualified accountant with experience working across a multi- entity business with significant exposure to FX and intercompany reporting. The desire to own a reporting function and learn from a really impressive Director would be great. The benefits This is a company that really look after their people and pay competitive benefits including pension and bonus. It is a largely remote role, working in the London office 1 or 2 days per week. Please apply now and we will make contact ASAP Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

As a Buyer, are you frustrated in your current procurement role or just ready for a new challenge? If you want more autonomy and responsibility to drive change and improvements in our purchasing function, with a clear career path into a more senior buying role then you should keep reading. We're a fast-paced manufacturing site in Oakham with a domestic and international client base, and we need your help to drive our purchasing department forwards. BASIC SALARY: Up to £40,000 dependent on your relevant experience BENEFITS: 4% employer pension Cash back medical plan after probation 37.5 hour working week with lunchtime finish on a Friday 24 days holiday + bank holidays - rising with service External training and qualifications, if needed for your development LOCATION: Oakham, Rutland COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Corby, Melton Mowbray, Market Harborough, Stamford, Grantham, Uppingham, Peterborough, Kettering, Wellingborough are just some of the locations our current employees live Why should you join us? Our business is growing thanks to the government-backed incentives around the power industry We can offer you genuine career development into a more senior buying role We manufacture on site so you can get hands on involved with the business and really make a difference JOB DESCRIPTION: Buyer, Procurement - raw materials, manufacturing, engineering Our procurement team and production planning work closely together, so you'll know what to buy and how much of it. We have over 1000+ different SKUs that we directly procure. As a Buyer, you'll support our existing Buyers, ease their workload and be involved in all areas of direct purchasing including raw materials, consumables, parts, and components. No two days will be the same. This role is vital in the success of our business growth. YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: Buyer, Procurement - raw materials, manufacturing, engineering Drive down procurement costs, improve our existing supplier lead times, improve product quality. Ensure your raw materials, parts and components are ordered in a timely manner, with transparency of lead times - there will be 1000s of different things being bought. Some are simple reorder generation, others will be bespoke or one-off purchase orders. Raise, chase and close off POs Find that balance between minimum and maximum stock levels Support our existing experienced Buyers where needed YOUR BACKGROUND: Buyer, Procurement - raw materials, manufacturing, engineering Solid procurement exposure from a manufacturing or production environment Experience of stock control and supplier management, cost reduction and improving lead times You will be competent with ERP and have good Excel skills too Be competent with CAD drawings (Schematics) / Bill of Materials (BOMs) Ideally your direct buying experience will cover a variety of things such as stainless steel, aluminium, fabricated or machined parts, sheet-metal, mild steel and sub-assemblies, hydraulics, pneumatics, fasteners, technical consumables etc so you will find the transition to us easier. But, we also welcome your application if you come from any manufacturing related procurement background. THE COMPANY: We design and manufacture our own special purpose machinery and equipment. We sell domestically and globally into the power and telecoms sectors. PROSPECTS: There is a genuine career development opportunity for you within our business if you are good enough. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets and worked with the following products and/or services: Buyer, buying, procurement, raw materials, MRP, ERP, Excel, expediting, purchasing, strategic buyer, procurement officer, procurement manager, senior buyer, CIPS. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: JAC18438, Wallace Hind Selection

Bristol We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to join the UK Programme Solutions team within the Digital Excellence Directorate. This role will provide senior leadership across the delivery of complex and business-critical network and infrastructure projects, operating within a highly regulated and security-conscious defence environment. This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the delivery of critical defence capabilities, influence delivery standards across a complex portfolio, and operate at a senior level within a professional, disciplined, and security-focused delivery environment. Salary: Circa £60,000 - £65,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 1-2 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen only. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead strategically significant IT projects that support operational capability and defence outcomes. You will work closely with business programme leads, technical authorities, industry partners, and our national customer, ensuring delivery is compliant with regulatory, security, and assurance requirements. The post holder will be accountable for assured project delivery, robust governance, and the continued evolution and adoption of our end-to-end (E2E) project management methodology, ensuring consistent, compliant, and high-quality delivery across the portfolio. You will be expected to exercise sound professional judgement, operate effectively within defined governance structures, and provide clear leadership in complex and high-risk delivery environments. What we're looking for from you: Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery of complex, high-risk network and infrastructure projects within a regulated defence environment Manage the full project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with organisational, regulatory, security, and assurance requirements Ensure projects adhere to approved standards, controls, and delegated authorities Lead the development, maintenance, and adoption of the end-to-end (E2E) project management methodology Promote consistent application of governance, reporting, and assurance across the team Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, issues, and dependencies in line with approved tolerances Oversee supplier and partner delivery, ensuring contractual, commercial, and security obligations are met Maintain alignment between business requirements, technical solutions, and operational needs Support digital transformation initiatives through controlled, assured, and auditable delivery Essential Skills and Experience The successful candidate will demonstrate significant experience in: Leading complex IT projects within regulated, secure, or defence-related environments Applying robust project governance, assurance, and control frameworks Developing, embedding, and maintaining project management methodologies and standards Managing schedules, budgets, and risks across multi-supplier and multi-disciplinary delivery teams Financial management, forecasting, and cost control within delegated authority Change control and configuration management Supplier, contract, and commercial management Stakeholder engagement at senior levels, including engagement with assurance, security, and technical authorities Quality management, audit readiness, and benefits realisation Security Clearance A minimum of Security Check (SC) clearance is required to undertake this role; this can be obtained as part of the on-boarding The successful candidate must be willing, if required in the future, to obtain Developed Vetting (DV) clearance Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Engineering Project Coordinator to learn from our more experienced Project Managers and teams around you before taking on your own projects and developing into an Engineering Project Manager. Salary: Up to £45,000 (depending on experience) Location: Stevenage Dynamic (hybrid) working: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working - such as being onsite when necessary to work with people and collaborate, then working from home and around family commitments to be your most efficient. This role can be full time or part time: 4 or 5 days per week. We are flexible and accommodating. It would be beneficial to be on-site 1 or 2 days a week, depending on the project needs and working remotely other days. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: We are Electronics Engineering. We are growing, dedicated, and we work as a team to deliver our projects. As an Engineering Project Coordinator (EPC) you'll support the Engineering Project Management teams to deliver our projects to time, cost and quality.This will involve a mix of project delivery work, bid management and supply chain management. It's a fantastic opportunity to shadow our more experienced Engineering Project Managers, learn from them and the teams around you before taking on your own projects and developing into an Engineering Project Manager. There are creative opportunities in MBDA, for example, to take part in outreach representing Electronics Engineering in your community and becoming in involved in women-in-engineering events. What we're looking for from you: We're looking for proactive, experienced and dynamic individuals with the ability to multi-task and work with people of diverse backgrounds; individuals with excellent communication skills and the ability to influence others to their way of thinking. Candidates will be able to demonstrate: A technical degree (ideally in Electronics) Demonstrable exposure to / understanding of electronic engineering product development A solid track record of experience working within an engineering context A good grasp of project management fundamentals, basic Primavera P6 scheduling experience and the ability to manipulate data in Excel. Most important for us is that you have the right attitude and a passion to develop - we can offer the training and support you need to enable you to broaden your skills and experience and take your first steps into a project manager role. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Your new company We are currently exclusively working with a Global FTSE business, which not only has an extremely reputable name, but is also going through some significant and exciting change. You will be working within a high-performing and friendly team within the organisation. Your new role The role will be a hybrid working policy and is a 6-month FTC, due to a high volume of work, and an extra need for resource within the employment law capacity. The role will predominantly be focussed on employment litigation. You will be a key member of the Legal team in the UK&I, currently made up of circa 6 individuals, mainly across employment and commercial. You will act as a trusted advisor, both internally and externally, and you will take the lead on litigation employment work. This is an opportunity to get exposure to some very interesting work and make a real difference within a global organisation. As Senior Employment Lawyer, you will report to the General Counsel (UK&I), and will provide expert, pragmatic and commercially focused employment law advice to a business operating in a highly regulated and people-intensive environment. The role is heavily advisory and strategic, supporting the business across employee, worker and contractor matters, while managing litigation risk and ensuring compliance with complex UK employment and labour legislation. This is a senior, trusted advisor role requiring strong technical expertise, excellent judgment and the confidence to influence senior stakeholders. Your responsibilities will also include the following: Provide day-to-day and strategic employment law advice across the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, disciplinaries, grievances, performance management, redundancies, restructurings and exits. Support senior leaders and People & Culture teams with legally robust, commercially sensible solutions. Advise on the application of legislation impacting businesses Provide expert advice on TUPE in the context of outsourcing, insourcing, client change and service provision changes. Manage employment disputes and litigation, including Employment Tribunal claims, claims management strategy, settlement negotiations and risk assessment. Draft and negotiate settlement and severance agreements. Draft defences and witness statements and create bundles. Instruct, manage and control external counsel where appropriate, ensuring proportionate and cost-effective outcomes. Draft, review and maintain employment policies, procedures and employment contract templates. Monitor legislative and case law developments and proactively advise the business on legal risk and operational impact. Support internal audits, compliance initiatives and risk mitigation strategies related to employment matters. Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across the business, including HR, operations and leadership teams. Deliver employment law training and guidance to People & Culture and management teams. Contribute to the development of best practice guidance and playbooks for managers and recruiters. Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the Legal function. Support and mentor junior lawyers where appropriate. Collaborate closely with commercial, data privacy and regulatory colleagues on cross-cutting issues. Skills, Experience & QualificationsEssential Qualified solicitor or barrister (England & Wales) with significant post-qualification experience in employment law. Strong experience advising on employment matters within a professional services or similarly regulated, people-led business. Deep technical knowledge of UK employment law, including TUPE and Employment Tribunal litigation, and ideally AWR. Ability to provide clear, pragmatic and commercially focused advice in a fast-paced environment. Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Comfortable operating autonomously and managing complex, sensitive matters. Desirable Experience advising on worker status, contingent labour models and large scale restructurings. Exposure to Irish employment law (helpful but not essential). Key Competencies Strong technical credibility and judgment Commercial pragmatism Calm, confident handling of contentious matters Excellent influencing and communication skills Collaborative, resilient and solution-focused approach If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

We are recruiting for an Accounts & Audit Senior on behalf of a well-established and growing accountancy practice, comprising around 60 staff. The role would suit someone with significant audit and accounts experience, who is recently qualified. This is a friendly firm that is CSR focused, and the role will offer the opportunity to develop and progress within the firm. The firm will offer the Accounts & Audit Senior: A competitive salary, depending upon experience and qualification stage, study package if required and pension scheme 25 days holiday for qualified staff, and a loyalty scheme for additional holiday Flexible hours and hybrid working after probation period Training and technical resources Staff socials, squash and gym membership and discounts at local shops The firm will consider part qualified candidates at Semi Senior level, and if successful, will be offered a salary at a level appropriate to experience, less than the range advertised. Reporting to the Head of Audit and Accounts, as Accounts & Audit Senior, your responsibilities will include: Lead audit assignments to include planning, fieldwork and completion Preparation and completion of company accounts Identifying client needs and providing solutions Carry out SAR and charities audit Corporation tax computations Carry out work within deadlines and to budget Involvement in mentoring, supervising and training more junior staff Research and analyse financial statements for audit related issues Client management to gather information and resolve issues Manage assignments and report progress to Audit Manager or Partner Please do apply for this role if you satisfy the following: ACA or ACCA qualified or finalist Previous audit and accounts experience gained within a UK accountancy practice environment Good technical knowledge and analytical skill Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Good general IT skills; MS Office, Sage, Xero and other accounting software, CCH experience would be an advantage Technically up to date with legislation Positive, motivated team player Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail Ideally a driver with own car Submit your CV for this Accounts & Audit Senior role Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship , either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a student or graduate visa. Additionally, candidates must have experience gained within UK accountancy practice. We stipulate these criteria due to the high volume of applications from outside of the UK. Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

FP&A Manager £70,000 - £80,000 + benefits Peterborough 3 days onsite / 2 days from home A growing manufacturer is looking to appoint an FP&A Manager to join its leadership team as the business continues to scale. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this role will lead a small team and play a key part in shaping financial planning, operational insight and decision support across the organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance leader with strong manufacturing experience, who enjoys partnering with senior stakeholders, improving processes and driving performance through meaningful financial insight. The Role Key responsibilities will include: Taking ownership of the monthly management accounts cycle, ensuring timely completion and providing clear analysis of business performance. Leading the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting activity, working closely with operational leaders to build robust assumptions and plans. Providing financial insight to senior stakeholders, helping translate operational activity into clear commercial and financial implications. Analysing manufacturing performance and cost drivers, supporting improved operational efficiency and profitability. Driving continuous improvement across planning and reporting processes, enhancing the quality and usefulness of financial information. Leading and developing a small finance team, ensuring strong collaboration and delivery across the function. The Person We are looking for someone who brings both technical finance capability and strong leadership skills, including: Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with experience in manufacturing or product-based environments. Proven experience leading management accounts, budgeting and forecasting processes. A commercial mindset with the ability to partner effectively with senior operational stakeholders. Demonstrated people management experience, with a track record of developing and motivating teams. A proactive individual who enjoys improving processes, challenging assumptions and supporting business growth.

Job Title: Semi Senior Accountant Location: Tamworth Package: Up to 40k, 28 days holiday, study support, and more Working hours: Monday-Friday, 28.5 hours per week, flexi hours My client is seeking a Semi-Senior Accountant. They are a practice dedicated to the growth of their employees alongside the success of their clients. The purpose of the job is to work closely with senior members and business owners in serving a diverse portfolio of clients. You will be responsible for providing high-level management accounting, assisting with accounts preparation, tax returns, VAT, and bookkeeping. If you are an Accountant with existing practice experience (or an industry professional with good tenure) looking to progress within a supportive and collaborative environment, this would be a great fit for you. Accountant Job Responsibilities Prepare year end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies using client software and prime records. Prepare corporation tax computations and CT600s Prepare personal tax returns Work on account production and taxation (not essential) Payroll experience would be ideal Maintaining accurate working papers and files Strong management Accountant, confident in preparing actual vs budget/forecast Preparing a strong support commentary to the accounts whilst also working closely with client/owner/manager Maintaining purchase and sales ledgers Accountant Job Requirements Minimum of AAT level 4 or part qualified in ACA/ACCA Prior experience in a Practice however not essential if industry has good tenure Must live within commutable distance with Tamworth Excellent Communication, Organisation and Interpersonal Skills Accountant Salary & Benefits 34,000- 40,000 28 Days holiday including bank holidays, plus 3 days for Christmas shutdown Onsite parking Study Support Standard workplace pension and sick pay Excellent, collaborative working culture Clear Progression opportunities 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.

Our client, a global leader in aerospace fuel systems, is currently seeking a Program Manager to join their team in Titchfield, Hampshire. This permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a significant transformation as the company relocates to a state-of-the-art facility in Daedalus, marking a new era of innovation and excellence in aerospace manufacturing. Key Responsibilities: Serve as the primary interface between the program/site/business unit and the customer Manage the Profit and Loss of the New Product Development Programs and projects, ensuring successful execution within technical, schedule, cost, and quality commitments Lead Integrated Product Teams (IPT) and champion the implementation of programme management processes Supervise the project teams in a matrix environment Coordinate program reviews, preparing and publishing metrics and reports Track and report on programme metrics, including earned value, quality, technical performance, and delivery Manage customer contracts, pricing strategies, terms, and conditions, ensuring effective change management processes Provide regular program updates to business units and senior management Develop new business proposals and execute overall programme plans Job Requirements: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution Experience in Aerospace Program Management, Engineering, Customer Service, or Operations Proficiency in Project Management methodologies, processes, and tools Strong communication and presentation skills Good analytical skills and business acumen Knowledge of the aerospace industry Leadership skills and the ability to lead change in an IPT environment Experience managing programs/projects with significant scope and customer business risk Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or Business/Management; or MBA with engineering experience Proficiency in Chinese/Mandarin Project Management Institute (PMI) accreditation (PMP) Experience in Risk Management Experience in Aerospace NPI programs and Aerospace industry Ability to travel up to 25% Benefits: Competitive salary Opportunity to work on innovative and challenging projects Professional development and training opportunities Supportive and collaborative work environment Employee benefits package If you are a driven Program Manager with significant experience in the aerospace sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's innovative and dynamic team in Titchfield, Hampshire.