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Senior Planning and Enabling Manager Application closing date: 23/04/2026 We expect to hold interviews in person on 11th and 12th May at our London office. A bit about the role Working in our Planning and Enabling team covering the south of England, the Senior Planning and Enabling Manager will play a critical role in the project management of residential led/mixed use development schemes. The role will require you to de-risk sites through a range of planning and enabling activities (including Local Plan promotion, masterplanning, obtaining necessary planning consents in a timely manner, negotiating S106 agreements and planning conditions, overseeing infrastructure delivery), while ensuring key objectives related to design, placemaking, sustainability and social value are achieved. You will be joining our large, friendly, experienced and highly skilled team, who are committed to making positive change and supporting how the Agency delivers its overarching Mission. There are a number of ambitious projects to get involved with and this is an excellent opportunity to balance day to day delivery whilst bringing innovative solutions to the Southern Development Team offering. As a Senior Planning and Enabling Manager, you will be responsible for a portfolio of complex development projects. The projects you will be involved with are of varying scale and you will be required to take an innovative and creative approach to resolving complex planning, technical and legal issues. At times, you will also be required to support colleagues in the acquisition and disposal teams to assess and manage planning and development risk, support in the preparation of project delivery strategies, assessing tenders and Reserved Matters applications to ensure compliance with the planning framework and quality standards set for our schemes. This is a rare chance to shape the future of Homes England's housing projects in a fast growing, national organisation with real social purpose. Working positively with key stakeholders and partners, appointing specialist consultants, and working alongside a range of multidisciplinary professionals, you will ensure efficient, consistent and effective resolution of delivery challenges. You will have the opportunity to support the wider sector to tackle the housing and regeneration challenges faced by communities, to enable the delivery of places people are proud to call home. A bit about you You'll be comfortable supporting the Regional Director, Project Directors and Heads on a number of specific planning and deliver issues as well as working with the wide range of Agency teams such as investment, markets, places and partnerships, legal, technical services, risk and commercial) with complex planning and development issues, aiming to help shape, and then deliver, the Annual Business Plan. You will be proficient in project management, town planning and technical delivery matters. You'll also have experience in collaborative working with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Delivering on a mission as bold as ours isn't always easy. You will be resilient and comfortable managing stakeholders at a senior level and your discussions will always be shaped by a good understanding of the commercial and operational impact of what we do as a Southern Development team. You will enjoy working in an innovative, fun and engaging way and be able to negotiate and persuade. As an experienced development professional, you'll understand how to manage large, multidisciplinary project teams and be able to demonstrate you can work with others as part of a team in a collaborative, inclusive way. You will ideally have a background in managing complex projects, with experience of identifying and overcoming development constraints with a good awareness of key technical project risks (utilities, contamination, ground conditions, asbestos, ecology etc), and implementation of appropriate mitigation strategies. The applicant will also ideally have experience in the procurement and management of multi-disciplinary teams, with an ability to demonstrate an understanding of forthcoming policy changes and how to effectively manage these through the planning and delivery stages of projects. Who are we? Homes England: The Housing and Regeneration Agency We believe that affordable, quality homes in well-designed places are key to improving people's lives. As the government's housing and regeneration agency, we create thriving new places and transform urban areas, combining the full breadth of our powers, expertise, land, capital and influence to bring investment to communities and get more homes built. How? We form long-term partnerships that bridge the gap between the public and private sector to meet local needs and aspirations. We use our influence to champion the creation of sustainable homes, communities and places that are brilliantly designed for the people that live there now, and in the future. And we use our funding and support to build a more resilient, diverse and innovative housing sector, helping new entrants in the market, encouraging modern methods of construction and design, and promoting the utmost attention to building safety. Together with our partners, we're accelerating the pace of house building, remediation and regeneration across the country, as we seek to deliver ever more affordable homes in places people are proud to call home for generations to come. What we offer As well as a competitive salary and 33 days annual leave, we are committed to 50/50 hybrid working. We'll support you, wherever possible, so that you don't miss out on what matters to you. Membership of the Homes and Communities Agency Pension Scheme, which is a contributory defined benefit scheme with the amount you receive on retirement based on your salary and years worked at the Agency. Internal applicants: please note that if you are successful, the salary you are offered will be in accordance with our pay policy. You can find details on the HR Hub SharePoint site. If you ever need a bit of extra help, we have a great employee assistance programme, a wide range of healthcare plans, financial wellbeing support and access to many great discounts with leading high street names. Our range of network groups are also there to support you to be yourself at work and play a key role in helping shape our future. If you are a member of a professional body, we'll pay for your membership and once you get your digital kit, you'll be good to go. Homes England are a geographically diverse community. We work to a 50/50 office/ home-based model. Moving back into our office environments has enabled us to utilise our space and time together in the most collaborative way. We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications. We also encourage you to apply using the full application option as opposed to quick apply, this is especially important if you would like to indicate to us that you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme. Our people remain at the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to building an Agency that not only reflects the diverse communities we serve but also champions inclusion in how we shape homes and places across the country. For more information about our EDI strategy please see our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Report 2024 to 2025 - Second Edition - GOV.UK You will be required to have the Right to Work in the UK and Homes England do not offer visa sponsorship. If your application is shortlisted to interview we will require you to provide proof of your Right to Work in the UK at this stage. 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Junior Risk Manager £100,000 GBP +Sign-On + EOY Bonus Onsite WORKING Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Our client is a global investment management firm that utilizes a diversified portfolio of systematic and quantitative strategies across financial markets that seeks to achieve high quality, uncorrelated returns for their clients click apply for full job details

As a Technology Project Manager you will spearhead strategic consultancy efforts, driving organisational change and delivering impactful solutions. This London-based role requires expertise in strategy development and a focus on fostering innovation within the consultancy, strategy, and change department. Client Details The hiring organisation is a well-established entity within the life sciences industry, known for its commitment to advancing healthcare solutions through innovative strategies. They focus on impactful outcomes and transformative projects that shape the future of the industry. Description Strategic platform domain leadership : drive development of Enterprise platform domain specific strategy, ensuring alignment with organisations digital, data and technology goals. This includes setting a vision for the platform that supports enterprise stakeholders needs and value priorities. Roadmap delivery : lead the development and execution of a multi-year roadmap and architecture to establish and evolve the Enterprise platform capabilities and services. Ensure the platform's capabilities evolve over time to meet changing priorities over time. Lead cross-functional teams: including technology, subject matter experts, lead business users, and executive leadership to align Enterprise platform initiatives with organisational goals. Team formation: build and lead a "right-sized" platform team. This includes sourcing or hiring permanent and interim team members with the necessary skills and leading them in a matrix environment to deliver platform objectives. Technology evaluation: Evaluate, recommend and continually improve solutions and services to meet the needs of core stakeholders Customer engagement and UX design: collaborate with a range of stakeholders to understand the needs, problems and opportunities by persona, using agile and UX methods to drive simplification and frictionless customer experience. Stakeholder management and business partnering : build strong, trusted relationships with key business stakeholders at senior and every level of the organisation. Value realisation: ensure that investments in the enterprise platform domain translate into measurable business value. Track platform business outcomes and communicate these benefits to stakeholders. Ensure that service levels are maintained or exceeded. Automation: seek opportunities to automate and integrate processes to simplify user experience, increase productivity and improve quality. AI technologies: ensure data is prepared to enable integration of AI, and drive organisations selection, implementation and adoption of emerging AI. Compliance oversight: ensure data platform solutions are reliable, secure, and compliant with regulations and policies. ensure the platform adheres to regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, GxP where required. Risk management: proactively mitigate operational risk, maintaining robust, resilient and secure technology services that are constantly evolving. Outside-in thinking: seek out technology trends that can be brought into the operations team to improve business processes. Study capabilities and use cases for GenAI to transform the digital workplace experience. Data Quality: ensure enterprise data is mastered within single systems of record and is accessible for functional reporting, other consuming applications. Close partnership with Enterprise Data Stewards and DPO, and Data Platform lead. Continuous Improvement: identify opportunities for continuous enhancement of Enterprise platform solutions' performance, security, resiliency and cost-efficiency and functionality. Profile Knowledge of SAP is essential Proven experience leading value-led, modular and integrated enterprise application (or ERP) implementations within similar types of organisation. Ability to work iteratively with stakeholders to assess needs, problems and opportunities, seeking to maximise value of technology, and bring a strong customer focus on usability, UX experience and outcomes Ability to prepare engaging presentation materials for senior stakeholders to build support for vision, business case and plans Ability to lead agile, cross functional matrix teams across Tech, PMO, business colleagues, third parties and others. Ability to effectively select third parties and manage third party relationships. Ability to drive implementation of structured, design principles-based approach in close partnership with architecture Learning agility and versatility, able to 'roll up sleeves' and operate independently within a small team High EQ, with ability to navigate complex and competing stakeholder needs, creating clarity within ambiguity Job Offer Opportunities to work on impactful projects within the life sciences industry. Permanent position based in London with opportunities for professional growth. Hybrid working enivronment - 3 days in office, 2 days at home

Private Capital Tax SM / Director - London This rapidly growing Private Client Team manage funds, businesses and trusts of individuals, families and entrepreneurs. Alongside solving a constantly evolving range of technical challenges, working in this team means building strong relationships with individuals so you can become their trusted advisor and oversee their tax affairs in line with what they want to achieve as an individual or business. They've established a strong global network that is recognised as a leader especially in looking after entrepreneurs and owner-managed businesses. You'll need excellent people skills and strong technical ability as you visit clients across the world. In return, you'll have unparalleled access to partners and opportunities to develop your career in many different directions as you work across a truly diverse portfolio of global clients. Responsibilities: Play a significant role in supporting the Partners with the management of their client portfolio and growing the firm's Private Capital advisory business. Act as a client relationship point of contact for significant Private Equity and other related clients. Be responsible for undertaking Strategic Reviews and related assignments for key clients and will be expected to be a Board level influencer. Win new clients through networking and business development together with the wider Private Equity sector group and mutual professional contacts. Act as a key point of contact within the Firm for the client who will generally be an active investor with complex advisory and reporting requirements. Responsibility for tax planning and complex tax issues with a Private Equity focus on investments in alternative asset classes either directly or via family vehicles, e.g. companies and trusts. Advise on ad hoc projects and be deemed as an expert in some areas of Private Client Tax, including but not limited to private equity, non-doms and offshore trusts. Profitably manage a small portfolio of complex clients. Be involved in the team, supporting your peers from a technical perspective, and developing the next generation of advisers. Develop, execute and manage the account development for own client portfolio. Contribute to the tax group's sales and marketing activities in developing new work wins especially in the Private Equity market. We're looking for someone with: Maintain an in depth, up to date, knowledge of relevant aspects of Private Client taxation. Acknowledged as an expert in their specialist field and able to deal with complex tax issues. Educated to degree level; and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent. Demonstrable appropriate post qualified experience. If this is something of interest please get in touch with Alex Teow on or email 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: Verification of rates bills issued by billing authorities Management of rates email inboxes Provide billing authorities with lease agreements if properties are occupied and mitigate rates on vacant properties through available methods Effectively manage rates across vacant properties Maintain and regularly update our rates spreadsheets and keep accurate records of rates across the portfolio Update property management systems and databases with relevant information Handle rates queries and disputes with billing authorities Liaise closely with the asset, property and valuations managers to align business rates strategy Any other duties that will ensure the smooth running of the rates department Training will be given in areas where required The Ideal Candidate: Candidate should ideally have 1-2 years experience in business rates but not essential Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills Attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping Time management and ability to prioritise multiple tasks Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Ability to work independently and as part of a team Professional phone etiquette and email communication About Us: We are a Midlands-based, privately owned investment and development company managing over 6 million sq. ft of industrial, retail and office property. We specialise in transforming underperforming assets into high-quality, income-generating properties through strategic redevelopment and hands-on management. Benefits: - On-site parking - Gym membership - Company pension

Operations Planning Manager Role Overview On behalf of our client, a rapidly growing commercial vehicle conversion and specialist build business operating across multiple UK sites, we are recruiting a Sales & Operations Planning Manager to support continued expansion and operational scalability. This strategic and operational leadership role is responsible for aligning sales demand, operational capacity, and margin performance across the organisation. The successful candidate will lead the Sales & Operations Planning process, translating the sales pipeline into structured production plans while ensuring operational capability supports sustainable and profitable revenue growth. Key Activities S&OP Leadership • Design and lead the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process. • Develop and maintain a rolling 3 12-month demand and capacity plan across all sites. • Provide scenario modelling to support growth planning, contract wins, and operational investment decisions. • Present demand, capacity, and risk analysis to senior leadership. Demand & Commercial Planning • Collaborate closely with the Sales Manager to review sales pipeline and forecast demand. • Phase contract wins and new work to align with operational capacity and margin targets. • Challenge commercially unsustainable or operationally unachievable demand intake. Capacity & Production Planning • Own and manage the Master Production Schedule within EPICOR ERP. • Lead, coach, and develop the production scheduling team. • Balance labour loading and production flow across multiple operational sites. • Identify production bottlenecks and capacity constraints. • Drive improvements in utilisation, throughput, and production lead times. ERP / Systems Ownership • Lead planning functionality and best practice use of EPICOR ERP. • Optimise MRP configuration, reporting capability, and system workflows. • Ensure data integrity across demand planning, inventory management, and production modules. • Develop dashboards and operational KPIs including OTIF, utilisation, WIP, and throughput, using Power BI. Operational Performance • Improve demand planning accuracy and forecasting reliability. • Protect gross margin through disciplined production phasing and controlled intake. • Drive continuous improvement across production scheduling and planning processes. • Support operational scalability as the business expands across additional sites. Skills & Experience Essential • Proven leadership experience in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) or demand planning. • Strong background within manufacturing, engineering, automotive, or commercial vehicle environments. • Demonstrable experience operating and managing MRP/ERP systems. • Experience leading and developing production scheduling or planning teams. • Strong commercial awareness with experience supporting revenue growth in scaling organisations. • Confident communicator able to influence sales teams and senior stakeholders. Desirable • Hands-on experience using EPICOR ERP. • Experience implementing or improving S&OP processes in multi-site environments. • Experience building Power BI dashboards or operational reporting frameworks.

Lead an iconic, upscale hotel at the heart of Liverpool s world class waterfront event campus. Are you an inspirational hotel leader with the vision, commercial drive and ambition to elevate one of Liverpool s flagship hotels to even greater heights? The hotel part of the globally recognised brand and operated by our award winning client s event campus is seeking a dynamic, strategic and people focused General Manager to shape the next exciting chapter of their 4 star, 216 bedroom property. This is far from a steady state role. It s a high profile, high impact leadership opportunity where your decisions will directly influence guest experience, commercial performance, team culture and the hotel s prominent position within a thriving city hospitality scene. What You ll Lead As General Manager, you will drive: Exceptional guest experiences that keep the hotel front of mind for business, leisure and international travellers. Commercial performance and revenue growth, strengthening our client s position in a competitive market. Service excellence and brand reputation, ensuring every stay reflects the quality synonymous with the hotel. You ll also steer several upcoming strategic projects, including: Major refurbishments planned for 2026 and 2028. Capital investment initiatives. Innovative service enhancements that will elevate the guest journey even further. This is your opportunity to shape the future of a highly successful hotel. Who Our Client Is Looking For You are an experienced General Manager, or a senior hotel leader ready for that next step, ideally having a background in upscale or lifestyle hospitality. You combine operational excellence with sharp commercial acumen and have a track record of delivering strong financial, guest satisfaction and brand performance metrics. They re looking for someone who brings: Strategic leadership experience, including planning, budgeting and business growth. Outstanding people leadership, fostering a high performing, motivated and engaged team. Operational rigor, ensuring compliance, safety, governance and asset protection. Commercial edge, with the ability to identify revenue opportunities and drive sustained performance. A Role at the Heart of a Major Events Ecosystem You will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer, as well as brand partners, city stakeholders and executive leaders across the campus. Building strong client relationships within our client s vibrant events programme will be essential to your success. This is a rare opportunity to lead an established, respected, high performing hotel in one of the UK s most exciting visitor destinations, while shaping its evolution and driving its continued success. Please note, our client may close this vacancy before the stated closing date if they receive sufficient applications for the position. Therefore, if you are interested in this position, please submit your application form with a covering letter as soon as possible. Closing Date: 2nd of April 2026 Interview Dates: These will be held between 7th and 17th of April 2026 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Our client knows the value of having a diverse and representative team across their organisation. They promote equal opportunities and are committed to having an inclusive work force where everybody feels respected, are treated fairly and diversity is celebrated. As such they strongly encourage and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all members of the community regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

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

We are currently working with a boutique asset management business to recruit an Investment / Fund Accountant. Your new company A small boutique asset management business is looking for an investment analyst to join their team in Centra Bath to support its existing operations team. This is a great opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to move into more of an investment role who would like to progress their career with a well-established business. Your new role The role will work with the existing operations teams to provide support to the investment managers and marketing team. The role will include: The role provides broad operational, compliance, and reporting support across the investment management process. Core responsibilities include validating and settling trades, managing cash and corporate actions, and ensuring accurate investment accounting, reconciliations, and NAV calculations. It also covers processing client transactions, maintaining accurate fund documentation, and keeping internal procedures and controls up to date. The position monitors fund performance and reconciles internal records with administrators, while overseeing third party service providers to ensure high quality support. It delivers client and internal reporting using tools like Bloomberg and Excel, supports investor screening and portfolio monitoring, and contributes data for marketing materials and presentations. Finally, it participates in cross departmental projects and assists investment managers and the marketing team as needed. What you'll need to succeed Graduate with a degree pass of at least a 2:1. Some knowledge of FCA / SEC / UCITS regulatory rules would be useful. An understanding of collective investment vehicles and their operation would also be beneficial. Should be comfortable overseeing and using the investment accounting system and suggesting system improvements to react to client and business demands for information. Excellent PC skills with knowledge of Microsoft products are important. Excel ability is essential. Familiarity with Bloomberg would also be of benefit. A self-motivated team player with a "can do" attitude who is prepared to be flexible within a boutique environment. Strong analytical and writing skills, ability to demonstrate numeracy, accuracy and excellent attention to detail. Ability to demonstrate excellent integrity when making judgements. Must demonstrate problem-solving skills and ability to multitask within tight deadlines. What you'll get in return This is a great opportunity for an ambitious and hard-working candidate to join a boutique investment business with opportunities to progress. The client is offering a competitive salary along with the potential for good benefits and bonuses. What you need to do now 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. #

Overall Purpose of the role You will work closely with a portfolio of organisations that Arts Council England funds through our various investment programmes, helping those organisations to contribute successfully to delivering the Arts Council's strategy and to achieve their own growth and development objectives. Acting as the primary conduit and point of contact between these organisations and the Arts Council - and supported by your Senior Relationship Manager - you will broker both internal and external relationships to ensure that funded organisations have access to appropriate sources of expertise and knowledge to support them in achieving great art in the context of meeting their business plans and operating effectively. These external relationships will include liaison with local stakeholders in local government and the private sector who play a material role in the local environment for arts and culture. You will orchestrate our dealings with the organisations you manage and will play a key role in recommending to your Senior Relationship Manager what investment we should commit to them - including all funding decisions and strategic development programmes and initiatives. Main day to day responsibilities You will manage a portfolio of funded organisations. This will include maintaining an awareness of their performance against their business plan and their funding agreement with the Arts Council, maintaining awareness of their artistic work and identifying their investment needs. You will contribute to the assessment of their applications, liaising with the Investment Centre and recommending funding decisions to your Senior Relationship Manager and Leadership team. You will spend an appropriate amount of time involved in our grants management processes, monitoring and maintaining contact with their activity. You will play an advisory and developmental role, supporting your portfolio of organisations in furthering their artistic ambition whilst building their financial and operational resilience. You will support the Arts Council's broader development role, offering advice to organisations not funded through the National portfolio and supporting them, for example, to develop funding applications. Part of your role will involve contributing to the development and management of Arts Council strategic programmes, liaising with internal colleagues and external partners. You will contribute to the organisation's goals and priorities by sharing the market intelligence and knowledge gained in your work to inform future investment decisions and priorities within the area and nationally through specialist or project groupings. You will contribute to a positive working culture in the organisation by taking a proactive approach to learning, responding to change, inclusive practice, and environmental responsibility. You will reflect the Nolan Principles of Public Life and the Arts Council's values with a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Key relationships You will work closely with colleagues in the Area team to contribute to a coordinated approach to the support and development of arts and culture locally and to relationships with external partners. You will work closely with the national discipline lead relevant to your artform or cross-cutting area of expertise, sharing specialist knowledge and insight alongside other relationship managers across the country who share your specialist discipline. You will work closely with colleagues in the Investment Centre and with the Senior Manager, Operations to undertake grant management and to share intelligence and advice on funded organisations. What do I need to bring to the role? Essential (Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours) You will need to have experience of working in one or more of our artforms or cross-cutting policy areas and with arts and cultural organisations at senior level. You will also need to have a good understanding of organisational dynamics - including business planning, financial reporting, performance management and governance. You will need to be effective in developing relationships with organisations at all levels and have the personal credibility, communication and analytical skill to provide advice and support on the artistic and operational challenges they face. You will have a good knowledge of grant management and the ability to negotiate with arts and cultural organisations on funding agreements. You will maintain an overview of projects funded to ensure they are meeting our strategic aims. You will have willingness to and experience of working beyond your area of expertise across all our policy areas and priorities. You must have a good appreciation of the arts and culture sector in England and of the current challenges and opportunities facing it, including the context for public and private sector partnership support. You will have an understanding of the Arts Council's duty as a public body under current equality legislation, the diversity agenda and its relationship to arts and culture. This role will include travel across the whole of Arts Council England's South East region. The successful post holder will become a member of the Norfolk & Suffolk sub-regional place group. This aspect of the role will require regular travel across these two counties to meet organisations and attend events. We are looking for candidates with previous experience of place-based working. We are a Disability Confident Employer and we participate in the 'Offer an Interview' scheme, which means that we offer an interview to any disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role they're applying to, subject to the volume of applications received. Disabled candidates, those living with a long-term condition and/ or neurodivergent candidates may be eligible for this scheme. Our Code of Ethics requires that employees of the Arts Council are not able to receive an Arts Council grant, investment or loan funding - either in person, as a member of a partnership, or for any organisation they own. There are also limitations on board or CEO positions employees can hold in organisations we fund. For more information on this, please talk to the recruiting manager or contact 1st Interviews: (Virtual) 23 and 24 April 2nd Interviews: (Virtual) 30 April

Your new company My client is a global legal practice with multiple office locations across the south of England. Renowned for their excellent level of service to their clients, they have been experiencing year-on-year growth. As such, a new opportunity has become available for a specialist in Trusts Tax to join their team at either a Senior Manager or Manager level. This role offers hybrid working and an excellent bonus structure. This opportunity would suit someone who has excellent people skills and who is looking to develop their career within a friendly collaborative team that is widely recognised for its expertise in this area. Your new role You will: Work closely with partners, associates and also members of our growing Trust team. Be exposed to a wide range of trust work, including charities, and sits within the Firm's market-leading Private Client division. Managing a complex portfolio of domestic trusts and trust structures for a very high and varied calibre of client. Deliver and implement complex trust and estate planning advice to mainly UK clients in relation to the tax and trust law positions for trusts under management. Proactively managing and building client relationships, acting as the first point of contact for trustees, beneficiaries, and intermediaries. Oversee the timely reporting of trusts for CRS, FATCA, ATED, and the Trust Registration Service Manage relationships between grant-making and applicant charities, dealing with prospective beneficiaries, drafting deeds and associated policies Oversee and contribute towards the timely preparation of annual trust accounts and tax returns, as well as the personal tax compliance for a number of UK and non-UK domiciliaries. Advising on the relevant annual exemptions and reliefs and calculating the associated tax liabilities. Calculate the Inheritance Tax liabilities for complex trust structures and oversee the preparation of the Inheritance Tax returns. Dealing with HM Revenue and Customs, as required Monitor the performance of trust investments by reviewing investment reports and activating investment reviews. Preparing/reviewing trustees' investment policy statements and ensuring the agreed investment policies are enforced and remain appropriate. Review and interpret trust deeds and related documentation with input from the wider team, as appropriate. Preparing legal documentation, such as trustee resolutions and deeds of appointment. You will have a lot of client contact and be expected to take part in client meetings and liaise independently with clients, beneficiaries, banks, investment managers and other professional advisers such as valuers and accountants. What you'll need to succeed You will have strong experience and technical knowledge of UK Trusts, with the ability to manage a portfolio of clients. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, being the main point of contact for your clients, providing advice when needed. Liaise and collaborate across the team, delivering a high level of service to clients. What you'll get in return You will receive a salary dependent on experience up to £90,000. There is an excellent bonus structure available. Hybrid working with 3 days in the office, part-time and flexible working options are available. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV , or call me now on 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

Senior Performance Improvement Manager Location : Home based with frequent travel across the Midlands, Southern England, South Coast sites and regular meetings at Birmingham office locations Salary : 60,000 - 70,000 plus bonus, 5,200 car allowance and benefits Role Overview An established organisation supporting Service Family accommodation across the UK is seeking a Senior Performance Improvement Manager to help drive service improvement, operational efficiency and innovation across a large and complex contract portfolio. This is a high-impact role focused on identifying smarter ways of working, improving customer outcomes and helping operational teams deliver a better overall service. Working closely with the Continuous Improvement Lead and teams across housing, facilities management and home insurance, you will play a key role in shaping new ways of working and identifying opportunities for change. The role requires someone who is naturally curious, analytical and comfortable challenging existing processes in order to drive better outcomes. This is not a people management role, but it does require someone who can work independently, build strong relationships and bring energy, enthusiasm and fresh thinking into the business. You will use data, operational insight and research to identify opportunities for improvement, recommend new technologies and support the development of more effective ways of working. The successful candidate will be someone who enjoys problem solving, is highly comfortable with numbers and reporting, and has the confidence to work closely with stakeholders across all levels of the business. Attitude is key here. The business is looking for someone dynamic, forward-thinking and keen to learn, with the ability to spot opportunities that others may miss. Key Responsibilities Identify, develop and deliver performance improvement initiatives across housing, FM, home insurance and operational service delivery functions Analyse KPI performance, operational data, customer feedback and service trends to identify areas for improvement Investigate root causes of underperformance and identify sustainable, long-term solutions Use data and numerical analysis to prioritise opportunities based on operational impact, customer benefit and commercial value Research, identify and recommend new technologies, systems, reporting tools and innovative approaches to improve service delivery Support the introduction of new processes, systems and ways of working that improve efficiency and customer outcomes Work closely with the Continuous Improvement Lead and operational teams to shape and deliver improvement plans Develop business cases for change, clearly outlining the rationale, expected benefits and return on investment Facilitate workshops, improvement sessions and problem-solving meetings with operational stakeholders Challenge existing ways of working constructively and encourage teams to think differently about service delivery and performance Improve data visibility, reporting capability and performance tracking across the business Produce clear and detailed reports, presentations and dashboards for senior stakeholders Use Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft 365 tools to analyse performance data and present findings Support the development and refinement of KPIs, service measures and reporting frameworks Monitor the success of improvement initiatives, ensuring that changes are embedded and benefits are sustained over time Build strong relationships across operational teams, support functions and senior leadership groups Represent the function at meetings, providing clear updates, recommendations and insight-led reporting Maintain a positive and professional image with key external stakeholders and client representatives Essential Requirements Proven experience within a performance improvement, business improvement, continuous improvement or operational excellence role Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret large volumes of data and identify trends, risks and opportunities Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong understanding of Microsoft 365 tools Experience using data, reporting and numerical analysis to support business decisions and prioritise improvement activity Comfortable researching and identifying new technologies, systems and innovative ways of working Ability to develop business cases, reports and presentations for senior stakeholders Experience facilitating workshops, problem-solving sessions and improvement meetings Strong communication skills with the ability to influence, challenge and engage stakeholders at all levels Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously Self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently without the need for direct supervision Strong commercial awareness and the ability to balance customer, operational and financial priorities Degree educated or able to demonstrate a similar level of academic capability Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel frequently across Southern England and to Birmingham office locations Ability to obtain and maintain SC Clearance Desirable Background Experience within housing, facilities management, property services, insurance or customer-focused operational environments Experience using Power BI or similar reporting and visualisation tools Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma or process mapping Experience working within complex, multi-site or contract-led environments Previous exposure to public sector, defence or accommodation-related contracts Benefits Bonus 5,200 car allowance 25 days annual leave 6% matched pension contribution Private medical cover for self and partner Life assurance at 2x annual salary One professional subscription paid per year

A well known hotel business is looking to hire a qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified candidate to join its finance function. You will play a key role in driving the hotel's financial performance through strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis. This role will ensure financial plans are aligned with business objectives, provide actionable insights to senior management, and support decision-making to optimize profitability and operational efficiency. Main duties include: Lead and coordinate the annual budgeting process across all hotel departments, ensuring alignment with corporate guidelines and strategic objectives. Drive the 5-Year Plan exercise, incorporating market trends, business strategy, and capital investment plans. Work closely with department heads to consolidate detailed revenue, expense, and capital expenditure budgets. Prepare clear budget presentation materials for senior leadership and ownership. Prepare and update rolling forecasts (monthly/quarterly) to track business performance against budget and market conditions. Produce monthly cash flow forecasts and interest costs & income forecasts, ensuring accuracy and early identification of funding or liquidity issues. Identify variances between actual results and budget/forecast, and recommend corrective actions. Support operational teams with financial insights to improve efficiency and cost management. Develop and maintain financial models for scenario analysis, business cases, and investment appraisals. Provide regular KPI dashboards and management reports for General Manager, Executive Committee, and owners. Analyze market trends, competitive benchmarks, and internal performance to identify growth and profitability opportunities. Act as a finance business partner to General Manager and department heads, offering guidance on financial implications of operational decisions. Collaborate with Sales, Revenue Management, and Operations teams to optimize pricing strategies, cost structures, and revenue streams. Support decision-making on new initiatives, renovations, and capital projects. You will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with an FP&A background. Hospitality experience would be highly desirable. This is a chance to join a brand name with continued growth plans

High Growth Organisation IT Tech Sector - AI Otto James Consulting has been retained in a search and selection process by a Manchester City Center based technology organisation. We search for a talented and ambitions qualified accountant, to step up to a newly created Group Financial Controllers position. The role of Group Financial Controller has come through a restructure and upskilling of talent within the organisations finance function. The need restructure has been implemented following a successful capital raise in 2024. With the next tranche of investment scheduled H2 2026, we look to onboard the right talent as soon as possible, to ensure growth and acquisition opportunities are realised. Reporting to and supporting the Group Finance Director and working closely with the CFO, the role requires a keen ability to work at both Group and detail level. As a newly created role, it provides the new hire with the real chance to make their mark, push their boundaries and play a key role in the value creation journey in a company that is truly innovative within their industry. The Role: With the growth in the organisation, the current framework and infrastructure, albeit effective at the moment, will need modernisation moving forward. This modernisation will be through hiring in new talent, while also looking at technological investments in your team Drive efficiencies and methodology changes across your team. Driving best practice and industry excellence. Prepare weekly / monthly and annual reports for senior leadership team Drive effective group consolidated reporting (monthly management accounts, bank reporting and KPIs) Seek out methods and practices to increase flexibility and speed in AP, AR, payroll, cash flow management and other financial processes whilst maintaining appropriate controls Weekly and monthly cash forecasting and treasury management Statutory reporting, treasury and tax management, ensuring compliant and timely filings Improve and streamline existing financial controls and processes, using technology to automate, ensuring IT systems are relevant and fit for purpose/scale. Responsibility for AP and AR Cost control across the organisation - site CapEx reduction, working with regional operations managers on P&L optimisation and marketing colleagues on paid media spend optimisation. Clearly communicate finance policies and procedures across the organisation, and why they exist Some travel to sites to support growth and business development Ad hoc duties as required and as the business develops further Requirement: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), ideally with experience in a high growth company Strong technical knowledge of statutory accounting (IFRS) and compliance, with experience of taxation (UK and ideally US tax compliance). Experience of managing teams, as working with non-finance and operational managers Experience of group consolidations, including overseas trading entities with foreign currency exposure Although not essential, experience in a PE/VC backed environment helpful Experience in a Multi-site organisation Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, organized and attentive to detail Extremely organised and deadline driven, embrace control and detail focussed Enthusiastic with a proactive personality and 'can do' approach Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines Salary & Benefits Salary at c£86,000 to £95,000 basic plus bonus 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays Pension (up to 9% matched) Personal and company performance bonus Training & development budget 5 Day annual release for Charity in the Community Monthly wellness budget

Overall Purpose of the role You will contribute to the Arts Council's role as the national development agency for creativity and culture. You will do this by building relationships across the cultural sector, attending events and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders to improve access to cultural opportunities. You will support the delivery of our investment programmes by assessing applications, making decisions on funding and monitoring awards. Your sector expertise in one or more of the following specialisms will ensure our work benefits more people and enriches lives across the country as part of the delivery of our strategy for , Let's Create. Main day to day responsibilities As part of your role, you may be asked to contribute to the following: Deliver local, national, and cross team activity that champions, invests in, and increases access to creativity and culture. Take a place-based, creativity-led approach to cultural development by working with local stakeholders in targeted places. Support the development of a relevant specialism and share learning from the sector to inform future strategic, investment or inclusion priorities. Monitor a portfolio of funded organisations, programmes, and strategic funds in line with the Arts Council's policies and processes. Participate in decision making panels on a range of funding programmes and chair panels that consider applications up to £30,000. Assess applications across investment and development programmes for individuals, arts organisations, libraries, and museums. Deliver targeted advice to individuals and organisations. This includes support with funding applications, developing partnerships and measuring the impact of cultural activity. To deliver your role you will: Use data tools effectively to track impact and identify trends. You will manage data in line with data protection regulations and internal policies. Contribute to a positive working culture in the organisation by taking a proactive approach to learning, responding to change, inclusive practice, and environmental responsibility. Reflect the Nolan Principles of Public Life and the Arts Council's values with a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Key relationships Directors, Senior Relationship Managers, other Relationship Managers, Communications and Operations colleagues to provide sector and specialist knowledge to Area management team and National colleagues. National teams, actively collaborating with the relevant National Director(s) and Senior Manager(s) to support the delivery of national priorities. This may also include being a point of contact for the National Director of a particular specialism. External stakeholders including local authorities, other funders and cultural partners. Essential (Skills, Knowledge, and Behaviours) You will have knowledge, work, or voluntary experience relating to specialised sector knowledge of Children & Young People and Learning, Literature and/or Communities and Engagement (multiple specialisms not required) . This may be from the creative and cultural sector or in related sectors such as local government, education, health or similar. You will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the needs, challenges, and opportunities of place-based cultural development work. You will have experience in developing credible relationships with a range of stakeholders in one or more of the cultural, voluntary, public, or commercial sectors. You will have experience using a variety of analytical, communication, and numeracy skills. You will demonstrate a commitment to working in line with the Arts Council's duty as an arm's length public body. This includes an understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion with a commitment to challenging discrimination of all kinds. Desirable (Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours) A good understanding of organisational dynamics and freelance practice including business models, strategic planning, financial management, agile working, and governance. Knowledge or experience of grant giving and monitoring This role will include travel across the whole of Arts Council England's South East region. The successful post holder will become a member of the Norfolk & Suffolk sub-regional place group. This aspect of the role will require regular travel across these two counties to meet organisations and attend events. We are looking for candidates with previous experience of place-based working. We are a Disability Confident Employer and we participate in the 'Offer an Interview' scheme, which means that we offer an interview to any disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role they're applying to, subject to the volume of applications received. Disabled candidates, those living with a long-term condition and/ or neurodivergent candidates may be eligible for this scheme. Our Code of Ethics requires that employees of the Arts Council are not able to receive an Arts Council grant, investment or loan funding - either in person, as a member of a partnership, or for any organisation they own. There are also limitations on board or CEO positions employees can hold in organisations we fund. For more information on this, please talk to the recruiting manager or contact 1st Interviews: (Virtual) 23 and 24 April 2nd Interviews: (Virtual) 30 April

£6,000 welcome bonus Manageable caseloads with supportive teams Hybrid working available Strong investment in professional development If you are an experienced Social Worker looking for a safeguarding role where caseloads are stable and leadership is focused on improving practice, this Social Worker opportunity offers the chance to join a service that has made significant progress in strengthening outcomes for children and families. Salary is £40,369 to £43,686 per annum, with additional financial incentives available. As a Social Worker within the safeguarding team, you will work in a collaborative environment where managers prioritise sustainable workloads and consistent support. The organisation is continuing a long term improvement journey, creating space for high quality social work practice and giving experienced professionals the opportunity to influence how services develop. Package & Benefits • Salary £40,369 to £43,686 per annum. • £6,000 welcome bonus. • £8,000 relocation package available. • Retention bonus. • 28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays. • Option to purchase additional annual leave. • Ongoing learning and development support. Key Responsibilities • Manage a safeguarding caseload including assessments, reviews, and direct work with children and families. • Conduct visits and interventions that support safe and sustainable outcomes for children. • Work collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies to safeguard vulnerable children. • Maintain accurate case recording and contribute to care planning and decision making. About You • Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration. • Experience working within statutory children's safeguarding services. • Ability to manage safeguarding assessments and child protection work. If you are considering your next move in safeguarding social work, even if your CV is not fully up to date, we would welcome a conversation. Contact Tommy on or call for more information or a confidential discussion.

Senior Associate - Treasury Settlements Permanent Harrow 27,500 A leading financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join its Treasury Settlements Department . This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-driven, organised, and proactive individual to support critical back-office Treasury operations, ensuring accurate and timely settlement of daily FX, Money Market, and investment activities. Role Overview The Senior Associate will play a key role in supporting Treasury and Settlement operations, ensuring full compliance with internal controls and regulatory guidelines. You will manage daily settlement workflows, support oversight of investment and FX activities, and contribute to a high-performing operations function. This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates with strong Treasury operations, settlement, or banking back-office experience who are ready to step into a responsible, fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Support day-to-day Treasury and Investment operational activities, including FX/MM settlements, Nostro account position-keeping, and investment portfolio processing. Provide training, support, and knowledge sharing to junior team members, ensuring consistent performance and departmental coverage. Maintain strong controls through proactive monitoring, ongoing training, and risk assessment activities. Support staff performance processes, including reporting, appraisal input, and performance documentation. Oversee the verification of system rates (Finacle/Core) and monitor currency positions across multiple Nostro accounts. Review FX and Money Market deals, investigate discrepancies, and ensure timely resolution. Execute back-office investment processes, including buy/sell transactions, coupon payments, and settlement activities. Process and validate bilateral and corporate borrowing details, including interest or coupon payments. Oversee daily payments, SWIFT releases, and query resolution. Verify key treasury and investment reports before submission, including valuation reports, derivatives reports, MIFID reports, and Schedule 8. Liaise directly with internal and external auditors and respond to audit queries. Escalate operational issues and obtain necessary approvals for brokerage or other settlement-related payments. Maintain accurate records and support the preparation of audit documentation. Skills & Competencies Strong experience within banking operations, Treasury settlements, or back-office functions Excellent organisational and planning skills Supervisory or people-management capability Strong analytical and critical thinking ability Effective problem-solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills High attention to detail and accuracy Ability to identify process gaps and contribute to operational improvements Strong relationship-building skills with both internal and external stakeholders Key Stakeholder Interaction You will work closely with: Front Office Middle Office Accounts International operational hubs External counterparties and custodians Internal audit and compliance teams Reporting Line Reports into: Assistant/Deputy Manager - Treasury Settlements

A leading boutique investment firm with stunning offices in the West End is looking for a front-of-house receptionist and events coordinator. The role will begin on an ongoing temporary basis with the view to going permanent after 3 months. Rate: £15.50 per hour plus holiday pay for a 37.5 hour week during the period of temping, becoming £30,000 per annum when the role goes permanent. Hours: Rotational shift pattern (normally 07.45-16.45 or 09.00-17.30 shift) MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB: Project a professional and friendly image. Facilitate the smooth running of the London meeting rooms and their events and maintain a high standard of service to both staff and clients. The job will involve working alongside 3 other front of house administrators with whom you will be sharing the following duties and responsibilities. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Front of House: Welcome all visitors in a friendly, professional manner, directing them to allocated meeting rooms and catering for any additional guest requirements Manage the physical and virtual meeting room space. Schedule appointments and maintain meeting room schedule via Office Tracker software, ensuring appropriate rooms and dial in details are booked, set up beforehand and staff are informed promptly of guest arrival. Keep the reception desk and public areas clean and tidy throughout the day. Set up and management of all audiovisual requirements for meetings, testing equipment on a weekly basis and trouble-shooting solutions to any issues that arise, escalating issues to our Technology team and working with them and our AV contractors to resolve Work alongside waiting staff team, keeping them informed of the running of the day, advising of any changes & training any new waiting staff on shift. Booking waiting staff for regular daily shifts and additional staff as required for busy/event days. Work as a team to ensure all emails & enquiries to the Reception London inbox are replied to, responding to all room bookings within an hour and dealing with urgent requests promptly. Answer all incoming calls promptly and in a professional manner, taking accurate messages, transferring and screening calls as appropriate and liaising with Edinburgh reception to ensure phone cover is provided at all times Booking car park spaces and assisting with security passes and door passes. This is done alongside the building security team Locking down the office in the evening & securing the office floors. Opening up in the morning and prepping for early morning meetings. Book staff taxis as required & advising on appropriate service Arranging courier collection/delivery, advising staff on best service options & following up any missing/late couriers, checking all deliveries and informing staff of their arrival Sort and distribute all incoming post, ensuring time sensitive post is delivered on time; confirming daily internal mail from Edinburgh is received. Collect all outgoing post, frank accurately & issue for collection by Royal Mail at 5pm Provide additional support and ad hoc clerical duties to the PAs as required. Supporting the Office Manager by reporting any maintenance issues & arranging contractors when requested. Undertake any tasks within the jobholder's skills and abilities as may be requested from time to time Assist with fire evacuations, provide first aid and complete staff Health & Safety inductions as required (when appropriately trained) Liaising and assisting with office contractors to ensure delivery of service, mainly confidential waste contractors, cleaners, pest control, hygiene waste companies Events: Helping to arrange all office events including liaising with event hosts, the chef and waiting staff to ensure the smooth set up and running of all lunches, dinners & drinks parties. Staying on late or coming in early as required Office supplies: Assisting the team to maintain supplies of office stationery, paper, soaps & shower gels and ground floor meeting room supplies. Assist with the weekly staff shopping order and keeping accurate records of purchases and orders made. Completing monthly visa statements and petty cash reconciliations for Finance Arranging sandwich lunches & catering for meetings Ordering office sundries & additional items as requested by Office Manager or staff Weekly wine stock check & ordering any additional bottles for events PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS: Efficient. Good communication skills. Ability to work accurately, neatly and without supervision - attention to detail is key. Good organisational and multitasking skills. Ability to handle confidential information Ability to adapt to the needs of the business and changes to the role Willingness to work as part of a team Good presentation and a pleasant manner.