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Commercial Insurance Account Executive (New Business) - Bedford Our client will consider candidates who have sales experience in Insurance, Finance or any other Regulated Environment Hybrid Working, Excellent Base Salary to 55k DOE and Bonus Scheme, Flexible Benefits Our clients are looking for a motivated and driven Account Executive to join our clients Commercial Division. This is a high-impact role focused on New Business generation , where you will be responsible for building a robust pipeline and expanding our existing client base. You will have the opportunity to offer a diverse range of insurance solutions, including Motor Fleet, Commercial Combined, Professional Liability, and SME cover. Reporting to the Branch Director, you will benefit from a hybrid working model and a steady stream of leads and referrals to help you succeed. Key Responsibilities Drive Growth: Identify and secure new business by presenting tailored insurance and risk management solutions. Maximise Opportunities: Pursue cross-selling and up-selling opportunities while optimizing company-provided leads. Performance: Consistently achieve or exceed sales and income targets through proactive prospecting. Negotiation: Secure competitive terms with providers to meet specific client needs. Relationship Management: Deeply understand client operations to better manage their risks and insurance requirements. Compliance: Maintain high standards of customer service while adhering to FCA and local regulatory procedures. About You We are seeking a "go-getter" -someone proactive, resilient, and passionate about prospecting. You should be a natural relationship builder who enjoys visiting clients and finding creative solutions to their challenges. Requirements: Insurance Expertise: A solid background in Commercial Insurance or a Financially regulated Background Sales Track Record: Proven success in new business income generation is essential . Communication: Excellent networking skills and a professional telephone manner. Ambition: A genuine drive to develop your career within the insurance and sales industry. Systems: Experience with the Acturis system is highly desirable. Rewards & Benefits We pride ourselves on a supportive culture and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Financial: Competitive salary, annual pay reviews, and a performance-based bonus scheme. If you wish to apply for the position please complete the link below and a consultant from Cameron - James will be in contact with you

Role Overview Position : Lead Architect Location : Hinton House, Birchwood Park Avenue, Cheshire WA3 6GR Contract Length : 12 months Pay Rate : (Apply online only).86/hour Work Arrangement : Office presence required for at least 2 days per week Scope of IR35 : Out of scope Security Clearance : SC (ACTIVE) Key Responsibilities Drive the high-level and low-level designs for the Shared Layer 3 project. Produce high-level, detailed, and other relevant documentation. Provide technical leadership and guidance, taking ownership of decisions until resolved. Act as the domain lead architect within the Shared Layer 3 system, ensuring design integrity and secure-by-design practices. Translate business and risk requirements into secure architectural designs across IT and OT systems. Develop security architecture artefacts and support projects through architecture governance and risk assessment. Collaborate across architecture, cyber, and delivery functions to ensure alignment and risk mitigation. Perform security assurance activities, including design reviews and architecture assessments for new and evolving solutions. Delivering Evergreen End-to-end design process ownership. Technical specialist work to create a coherent story. Outline system design, taking it through high & low level. Essentials IT skillset encompassing Virtualisation, Directorate services, management, monitoring, updating. Outcomes from leading multimillion deliveries. Large-scale deployment experience with virtualisation platforms, private clouds, and modern infrastructure. Minimum of English and Math's A-C GCSE certificates required. Ready to Apply? If you find this opportunity aligns with your career aspirations and skill set, kindly reply to this email with your interest. Make sure to include any qualifications that guarantee an interview scheme.

Role: Dispensing Optician Manager Location: WrexhamSalary: Competitive depending on experience plus monthly bonusWorking Hours: Full and part-time working patterns availableExperience Level: Must be registered with the GOC Your future is clear at Specsavers Wrexham, where there's always something exciting ahead. Specsavers in Wrexham, North Wales, seek a Dispensing Optician assistant Manager to join their team and help with the running of the store. We have nothing but the latest clinical technology (including OCT), and we have a fully trained team, so everything will be in place to let you focus on what you do best - treating your patients and leading a successful team. We are a highly successful store with a great reputation for staff progression and staff retention; our most valued team members have worked for us for over 20 years. We recognize that our people are the key to our success. That's why, we do everything we can to ensure our team get the best from us too. We enjoy diverse clinics; our patients come to us with a variety of eye conditions. If you're looking to expand your clinical knowledge, you'll love our store. Our Dispensing Opticians are the face of our clinic on the shop floor. With ILM courses, pre-reg supervision and Specsavers Partnership Pathway available, we can guide you on your way to becoming a great leader. This - along with your clinical expertise - will stand you in good stead if you choose to become a store director yourself one day. What's on offer? Competitive depending on experience Bonus scheme in place Full and part-time working patterns available 33 days holiday No Late nights Flexible weekend working Easily accessible location with excellent transport links Professional fees paid Exceptional clinical and professional development opportunities Access to cutting-edge clinical technology, such as OCT The Role in a Nutshell: Ensure that you provide good levels of customer service to customers at all times. Liaise with Optometrists to ensure that each customer you dispense receives a consistent quality handover. Manage aftersales service (including complaints and problem solving) in a customer service focused 'can do' manner. Contribute to achievement of individual and team sales targets by demonstrating effective professional sales techniques. Then there's you Alongside being a qualified and GOC-registered Dispensing Optician, we are searching for someone who shares our store's ethos. Someone who wants to grow, develop and offer exceptional customer care along the way. We want a practitioner who prides themselves on their clinical judgment, that isn't afraid of a hands-on approach and who is keen to get involved and build rapport with the rest of the team. In summary, we're looking for a skilled Dispensing Optician to join us, be part of the team and assist in driving our practice forward. To find out more contact Tom Shrewsbury: /

Job description Position: Regional Sales Manager Location: Stoke on Trent Salary: Up to £50,000 package, plus uncapped bonus, plus company car or car allowance Unlimited OTE Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Are you ready for the next step in your Recruitment Sales career? My client is offering an exceptional opportunity for a Regional Sales Manager to manage new business opportunities and build key customer relationships within their Industrial Division across the Stoke on Trent region. Reporting directly to the Regional Sales Director, you'll work closely with their branch teams to drive new business and support continued growth in the temps Industrial/Manufacturing sector. What s in it for you? Competitive basic salary up to £50,000 plus commission and company car or car allowance Uncapped commission structure Company car or Car allowance on top Cutting edge CRM and Sales AI Senior Operations to support in tenders Pension scheme Birthday day off Club benefits Annual company events Option to purchase up to 5 extra annual leave days Recognition programs, including awards, competitions, and incentives Ongoing training and professional development Extra holiday for length of service Your Key Responsibilities Generate leads using all available resources to including cutting edge CRM and Sales AI software Managing and utilising your enhanced LinkedIn account Attending networking events Utilising your marketing budget Growing an existing lead data base Research and monitor competitors Develop and manage your own portfolio of target accounts Achieve and exceed monthly targets Participate in branch team meetings and individual performance reviews Maintain up-to-date records in the CRM system Develop strategies to promote the company s products and services Prepare sales forecasts, establish sales goals for the region, and to communicate these Collaborate with Managers to identify market news/leads. What my client is looking for A minimum of 24 months experience in recruitment, with a proven track record in winning new business within the temps industrial/manufacturing sectors Demonstrated success in sales/winning new accounts Experience working with volume users and achieving results Proven ability to exceed targets Full UK driving license About my client A medium sized independent recruiter who are one of the Midlands' leading employment agencies, specialising in the Industrial, Commercial, and Technical sectors. Established in 1993, they have consistently grown year after year and now have a number of established branches across the Midlands, East Anglia, and the Home Counties and 25 major on site locations. Ready to join a growing and dynamic team? If you have the experience in recruitment sales apply now to take your Recruitment Sales career to the next level, please forward your up to date CV outlining your success within the recruitment industry and if we wish to take your application to the next level one of our consultant will contact you within 24 hours.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Our 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. We'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. 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. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons BDO's Business Tax practice sits at the heart of our Tax function and plays an important role in the wider business. Our team works collaboratively with others across BDO, offering clients in the UK and overseas expert advice and solutions that help them overcome their challenges. If you're looking for exposure and the chance to make an impact, you're looking in the right place. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. You'll be advising clients on their high-profile M&A activity, ensuring your clients' tax compliance affairs are in order and enjoying variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Compliance & Advisory services to scale-ups, to private businesses and to PE-backed groups. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with peers , Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged and supported to identify and develop new business opportunities, both with existing clients and prospects, contributing to the growth of the team and enhancing delivery to our clients . We are looking for someone with; An in depth, up to date knowledge of taxation with experience of advising entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses & PE-backed groups. Experience of advising on M&A transactions (e.g. tax structuring and/or due diligence, buy and sell-side). Experience of managing a portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection. Ability to provide Corporation Tax C ompliance and Advisory services to a wide range of clients using resource from a shared service team or via technology tools. An active interest in developing the team, both technically and commercially, through effective delegation and acting as a role model. An understanding of potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm's quality control procedures. Experience of leading complex projects and dealing with complex tax issues. Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent. You'll also be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6,500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Role: Children Law Solicitor Director Nationwide opportunity (Outside London) Salary: £67,500 p.a Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): Regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients". A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos Recognised among The Times 200 Best Law Firms, we have been awarded Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards, reflecting our dedication to legal expertise and client service. We hold Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation for over 15 years, showcasing our commitment to professional development. Duncan Lewis is also Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001 certified, ensuring excellence in practice management and data security. Department Background: Applauded by The Legal 500 has 'an extremely knowledgeable and hugely capable child care team', our highly specialised Child Care Department is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 UK and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories for its expertise in all aspects of child care law. Our Child Care Law department approaches each case with a level of understanding only achievable through specializing in Child Care law. The key aspect of our work is assisting guardians to represent a child and representing parents. We act for children, parents and family members to provide expert advice to adopted parents and the birth parents who are considering adoption. The department also advises same-sex couples on child care matters, including child care arrangements following divorce, separation or dissolution of a civil partnership, adoption, co-parenting and surrogacy. Setting us apart from other firms, the Child Care Law department consists of members of the Law Society Children and Family Panel Members. The majority are also members of the Association for the Lawyers for Children, and of Resolution (formerly known as the Solicitors Family Law Association). Duncan Lewis is one of few firms in the UK that are on the Lord Chancellor's International Child Abduction and Contact Unit (ICACU) referral list. We have acquired a number of kite-marks and accreditations which are testament to the quality of the specialised work our staff undertake. We have had several high profile cases, which have been reported, which include caste, underage marriages and international elements. Main Responsibilities of the Role: Report directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are met Responsible for all aspects of Child Care work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department Variety of duties including dealing with a range of public and private children cases including child abduction, child protection issues, special guardianship and adoption matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company Key Skills Required 3 Years+ PQE Registered with the Law Society and Children Panel Membership is desirable. The ideal candidate will be committed and highly driven. Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying Strong management skills Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Child Care issues Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business Working knowledge of the publically funded Child Care work and have the ability to service privately funded cases Have extensive experience in dealing with all Child Care work related work and some expertise on adoption matters Experience in own advocacy is an advantage Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. Equal Opportunities: Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, apply now or you can also visit our website and apply using our online process.

Human Resources Business Partner URGENT Ross on Wye up to £65, months fixed term Please only apply if you have mergers and acquisition experience The Company Leading Services Company The role To deliver the people-related workstream of acquisitions ensuring the smooth integration of newly acquired organisations into the business. This role provides expert guidance to stakeholders across organisational design, change management, HR due diligence and post-acquisition integration to ensure value realisation and a positive experience for acquisition employees. Key responsibilities Strategic M&A Support: Support the HR Director deliver the HR component of acquisition planning, due diligence, and integration for acquisitions. Assess organisational structures, roles and workforce capabilities to inform integration decisions. Provide people focused insights to support commercial evaluation and risk mitigation. Integration Delivery Create and execute end to end HR integration plans focusing on organisation design, culture, policies, reward, systems and communication. Partner with leaders of both the existing organisation and the acquired entity to ensure alignment of expectations, timelines and outcomes. Coordinate with Integration Director where appropriate to ensure a smooth integration process across all HR workstreams Harmonise policies, benefits and working practices. Lead TUPE processes and ensure all actions meet legal requirements. Capture lessons learned and update templates and playbooks. Employee Relations & Compliance: Oversee TUPE, consultation processes, and any required restructuring, ensuring legal compliance and fair treatment. Ensure policies, contracts, and benefits of acquired colleagues are reviewed, harmonised and communicated clearly. Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing clear and data-driven recommendations. Build strong relationships with acquired leadership teams to support transition and retention. Provide regular reporting on progress, risks and outcomes to the HR Director and stakeholders. Continuous Improvement: Feed into the Documentation and refining the HR M&A integration framework and playbooks. Capture lessons learned to enhance future acquisition processes. Support wider HR transformation initiatives. Your profile Proven experience as an HR Business Partner supporting business change or transformation. Direct experience of HR due diligence and post-acquisition integration. Experience working within fast paced, multi-site or matrix organisations. Demonstrated ability to deliver results through collaborative working. Strong knowledge of HR best practice, UK employment law and TUPE. Deep understanding of organisational design, change management and culture work. Ability to analyse complex information and present clear recommendations. Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to challenge and influence at senior level. Strong project management capability across multiple concurrent workstreams. Desirable CIPD Level 7 or equivalent. For further information, please contact Rhian Mountjoy By responding, we will register you as a candidate with Seymour John Limited. To understand how we will use your personal data, please read the Privacy Policy on our website.

Working from a home base you will be responsible for handling a mixed portfolio of property, high net worth, major loss and complex and other technical claims. Losses will be split between domestic and commercial, and typically complex claims with a value of between £50k to £100k+. The Adjuster will be part of the Major and Complex Loss Division and will report via the relevant Regional Director or Adjuster Manager. You will cover a geographical area throughout the South East region. About you: Candidates must be able to demonstrate extensive experience of property or similar claims You must have excellent communication and relationship management skills Ideally seeking candidates who are ACILA qualified or working towards this with CILA, DipCII or ACII qualifications

Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): Regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients". A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos Recognised among The Times 200 Best Law Firms, we have been awarded Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards, reflecting our dedication to legal expertise and client service. We hold Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation for over 15 years, showcasing our commitment to professional development. Duncan Lewis is also Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001 certified, ensuring excellence in practice management and data security. Department Background: Applauded by The Legal 500 has 'an extremely knowledgeable and hugely capable child care team', our highly specialised Child Care Department is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 UK and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories for its expertise in all aspects of child care law. Our Child Care Law department approaches each case with a level of understanding only achievable through specializing in Child Care law. The key aspect of our work is assisting guardians to represent a child and representing parents. We act for children, parents and family members to provide expert advice to adopted parents and the birth parents who are considering adoption. The department also advises same-sex couples on child care matters, including child care arrangements following divorce, separation or dissolution of a civil partnership, adoption, co-parenting and surrogacy. Setting us apart from other firms, the Child Care Law department consists of members of the Law Society Children and Family Panel Members. The majority are also members of the Association for the Lawyers for Children, and of Resolution (formerly known as the Solicitors Family Law Association). Duncan Lewis is one of few firms in the UK that are on the Lord Chancellor's International Child Abduction and Contact Unit (ICACU) referral list. We have acquired a number of kite-marks and accreditations which are testament to the quality of the specialised work our staff undertake. We have had several high profile cases, which have been reported, which include caste, underage marriages and international elements. Main Responsibilities of the Role: Report directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are met Responsible for all aspects of Child Care work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department Variety of duties including dealing with a range of public and private children cases including child abduction, child protection issues, special guardianship and adoption matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company Key Skills Required 3 Years+ PQE Registered with the Law Society and Children Panel Membership is desirable. The ideal candidate will be committed and highly driven. Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying Strong management skills Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Child Care issues Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business Working knowledge of the publically funded Child Care work and have the ability to service privately funded cases Have extensive experience in dealing with all Child Care work related work and some expertise on adoption matters Experience in own advocacy is an advantage Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. Equal Opportunities: Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, apply now or you can also visit our website and apply using our online process.

Location: Haslemere, Surrey (Roastery & Production Facility) Reports to: Operations Director At Pact, we're obsessed with incredible coffee. We seek out the world's best coffee growers, farmers whose skill and dedication produce coffees of rare quality. They deserve more than a fair price: they deserve to see their coffee relished savoured talked about. Our role is to honour that work, by roasting with precision, making every step effortless for our customers, and holding ourselves to the same uncompromising standards. We want every cup to reflect the care of the grower, the rigour of our team, and the unmistakable pleasure of coffee at its best. As a proud B Corp, we're committed to doing business the right way. That means we're held to account, for how we trade, how we treat people, and how we treat the land we use. Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do, from working closely with growers to working as a team to improve how we bring quality coffee to our customers. If you share our infectious enthusiasm for exceptional coffee and want to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Requirements The Role We're looking for a Senior Operations Manager to lead production, fulfilment, logistics, site standards, and continuous improvement at our Surrey Roastery. This is a hands on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast moving FMCG environment and knows how to turn operational excellence into exceptional customer experience, lower waste, and stronger margins. You'll own end to end production and fulfilment from roasted beans to delivery; ensuring on time and in full performance across all channels. You'll lead third party manufacturers and logistics partners, drive efficiency and sustainability, and build a high performing production team ready to scale with the business. Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership Own daily production & fulfilment performance across D2C, B2B, Grocery & Wholesale Deliver OTIF targets while controlling labour and operational costs Manage 3PL and manufacturing partners to ensure quality, service and cost control Develop logistics strategies that balance service, efficiency and sustainability Lead operational peak planning, promotions, and operational continuity Continuous Improvement & Systems Drive process optimisation, SOP excellence and waste reduction Improve shipping packaging efficiency and reduce environmental impact Use KPIs and data insights to solve root cause issues and improve cost to serve Customer Experience Enhance order accuracy, delivery performance and product customer experience Reduce returns and customer contacts through operational fixes Translate commercial and customer feedback into measurable improvements Leadership & Governance Build and lead a high performing production team Develop structure, capability, succession and training frameworks Lead Health & Safety, quality compliance and BRCGS standards Oversee preventive maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and minimal downtime Strategic Impact Partner cross functionally with Roasting, Sales and Customer teams Support grocery fulfilment and seasonal operations planning Shape how Pact's operations scale for the future About You You're an experienced operator from an FMCG background. You're equally comfortable on the production floor as you are optimising process, and partners behind the scenes. You bring: Operations/production leadership experience Strong team management and development capability 3PL and third party manufacturing management experience Strong H&S and quality knowledge A pragmatic, hands on, problem solving mindset Why This Role Matters This role sits at the heart of Pact's growth. You'll directly influence: How efficiently we operate How sustainably we ship How well our team performs And how successfully we scale Interested? Send us your CV and a short note on why this role excites you.

Client Services Manager - Accountancy Practice £50000 to £60000 depending on experience Hello Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting a Client Services Manager for a vibrant Accountancy Practice based in Ampthill , Bedfordshire. The role involves managing a varied portfolio of audit (where applicable) and non-audit clients, overseeing the delivery of high-quality statutory accounts and audit assignments (where applicable), and leading, developing, and mentoring junior team members. This is a key role within the firm, offering exposure to a broad client base and clear opportunities for progression. Portfolio expectations: Up to £750k Key Responsibilities include Client Management Manage a diverse portfolio of audit (where applicable) and accounts clients, acting as the main point of contact, taking responsibility for; Team/Resource planning Management of WIP and billing (in accordance with our internal KPIs) Efficient use of IT resources available. Client onboarding, engagement, and disengagement in conjunction with the admin team. Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing a high level of service and technical support Identify opportunities for additional services and assist partners with business development Accounts Review statutory accounts prepared under UK GAAP (FRS 102 and FRS 105) and, where applicable, IFRS Resolve technical accounting issues, escalating complex matters where appropriate Ensure accounts are completed efficiently, within budget, and to a high technical standard Ensure that files are complete and delivered to the Directors in a timely manner to enable Director review prior to client meetings Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, ethical requirements, and internal firm procedures Contribute to accounts quality initiatives Keep up to date with changes in accounting and regulatory standards Audit (Where applicable) Plan, manage, and review statutory audit assignments from planning through to completion Resolve technical auditing issues, escalating complex matters where appropriate Ensure that files are complete and delivered to the Directors in a timely manner to enable Director review prior to fieldwork commencing (planning) and client meetings (completion) Ensure compliance with UK auditing standards, ethical requirements, and internal firm procedures Contribute to audit quality initiatives and support internal and external monitoring visits Keep up to date with changes in accounting, auditing, and regulatory standards Tax Corporation Tax Ensure that corporate tax compliance matters are met Consider tax planning opportunities Ensuring that clients are given good, pro-active advice as to limiting their tax liabilities within the boundaries of the legislative framework. Personal Tax Ensure personal tax compliance requirements are met and be responsible for the whole process. Consider tax planning opportunities and identify changes in client circumstances that need attention Ensuring that clients are given good, pro-active advice as to limiting their tax liabilities within the boundaries of the legislative framework. P11D Ensure compliance requirements are met. Other Tax Deal with other tax issues as they arise including (but not exclusively) ATED, CGT, IHT, HMRC tax enquiries. Company Secretarial Ensure the data held on Companies House is correct, current & kept up to date. Where data is out of date or changes are required, to be responsible for ensuring those changes are made and submitted to Companies House either in line with the client requirements or statutory guidelines. Ad Hoc Tasks Attend & actively participate in management meetings and workflow meetings Assist the director or client with ad hoc projects as requested. Team Leadership Lead, supervise, and mentor staff, including seniors and trainees taking an active role in recruitment for you team and responsibility for probationary reviews, appraisals, and formal and on the job training Review work prepared by junior staff and provide clear, constructive feedback Assist with workflow planning and resourcing across assignments Person Specification Essential ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent) Significant experience within a UK accountancy practice, including audit if applicable Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and UK auditing standards (if applicable) Experience managing and reviewing relevant assignments Proven ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines Strong communication and interpersonal skills Desirable Experience working with owner-managed businesses and SMEs Exposure to group audits and consolidations Experience of staff development and performance management Familiarity with accounting and audit software such as MWP, CaseWare, CCH, IRIS, or similar What We Offer Competitive salary of up to £60000 and benefits package Hybrid and flexible working options Clear career progression and development opportunities Supportive and collaborative working environment Ongoing technical and professional training

Bathroom Installation Manager Hemel Hempstead Up to 50k Depending on experience + Car Allowance + Bonus Elliott Recruitment are pleased to represent a national organisation with an excellent opportunity for a Bathroom Installation Manager to cover Hemel Hempstead and the surrounding areas. My client, a national organisation and a market leader in their field have a new opportunity for a Bathroom Installation Manager based in Hemel Hempstead or the surrounding area to join their team on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Director of Installations, key duties will include: Conducting a technical survey within the customers property to enable right first-time installation. Oversee installation teams throughout the install. Conduct regular site visits to quality check and resolve any site-based issues. Manage remedial works and warranty issues. The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience in an Installation Manager role as well as knowledge of the plumbing industry and wider building trade. Customer service driven you will be able to communicate well with customers, installers and head office-based staff to resolve issues as they arise. Experience of CAD and / or Salesforce would be advantageous but is not essential. My client is offering a competitive base salary of up to 50k, plus 4800 car allowance, bonus, 25 days holiday, and additional benefits including laptop, phone and extra leave for your birthday. If you have the skills and experience for this role please apply online ASAP as immediate interviews are available.

RARE Opportunity! MORE THAN just a Client Manager! Planned Progression! Are you an experienced accountancy professional who's ready to step up their level of responsibility? Do you feel ready to step into a position with genuine progression, responsibility, and future growth? Can you confidently prepare accounts and tax work while supporting and developing more junior team members? If so Read on and apply today! Whether you're already a Client Manager or a Senior Accountant looking for that next natural step - we want to hear from you! Overview A modern, fun and friendly firm of Chartered Accountants is seeking a new Client Manager to join the team! This exciting new role role has come about due to internal progression! The firm needs someone who wants to help grow the firm, obtain a practicing certificate and work side by side with the MD! The role will involve a blend of hands-on accounts and tax work, reviewing team output, supporting staff development, and assisting a director with client advisory duties as your capability grows. A great opportunity for someone ambitious who wants to expand their responsibility over time. This is a Monday-Friday 37.5hrs. Salary is dependent on experience/qualifications. Higher salaries can be discussed . Duties Supporting the director with answering client queries and assisting with duties that would otherwise fall to them (once able) Longer-term opportunity to obtain a practising certificate, enabling sign-off responsibility and further progression Preparing year-end accounts, Corporation & Personal Tax returns, VAT returns, CIS returns Preparing corporation tax returns Reviewing accounts and tax returns prepared by the team prior to director sign-off (once able) Managing the accounts and bookkeeping team, including allocating work Providing on-the-job training and support for junior staff General ad-hoc duties as required What we're looking for A successful candidate will bring 4+yrs UK accountancy practice experience and ideally be fully ACA/ACCA qualified. QBE can be considered if length of experience is longer. You must live within a 1hr commute. If you're reading this and it's sounding like a great match - don't hang about! Feel free to call us on our Tunbridge Wells line for a confidential discussion. Apply TODAY to be considered immediately! For more information on this role, or for Accounts & Finance Recruitment in general, ask for Danny Smith at Recruitment Solutions. If you're seeing this ad, the position is still open - but likely not for long, so be quick! Not quite the right role for you? Email us at our 'hello' inbox and let's find something that is !

Client Director - Commercial Insurance Location: Manchester (Hybrid) Salary: £80K- £100K plus competitive bonus and benefits Are you an experienced Client Director with a passion for building strong relationships and driving business growth? We are partnering with a leading independent insurance brokerage seeking a Client Director to join its expanding team. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a high-value portfolio, deliver exceptional client service, and contribute to the company's ambitious growth plans. About the Role As Client Director, you will take ownership of a portfolio of commercial clients, ensuring their needs are met with tailored insurance solutions. You'll play a key role in developing new business opportunities, strengthening client relationships, and supporting the wider team to achieve success. Responsibilities Client Management Manage and grow a portfolio of commercial clients, delivering exceptional service and advice. Ensure high levels of client retention through proactive engagement and relationship-building. Provide tailored insurance solutions in collaboration with insurers and partners. Business Development Work alongside the Development Executives and wider marketing and lead generation teams to identify and secure new business opportunities within target sectors. Develop and execute strategies to achieve growth targets. Represent the company at networking events and industry forums. Leadership Support and mentor Account Executives and junior team members. Promote a collaborative and professional culture aligned with company values. Who We're Looking For Proven experience as a Client Director or Senior Account Executive within commercial insurance, ideally with experience provide insurance solutions to either the Construction, Logistics or Waste Management Strong technical knowledge across commercial insurance products. Track record of managing and growing a significant book of business. Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Cert CII or above desirable. Why Join Join a growing, independent brokerage with a reputation for excellence. Enjoy a supportive, development-focused culture with clear progression opportunities. Benefit from flexibility, autonomy, and access to senior leadership support. What's On Offer Competitive salary and bonus scheme. 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, holiday purchase scheme, and your birthday off. Hybrid working (typically 3 days in the office). Enhanced Pension and Private Healthcare. Health and wellbeing benefits, income protection, and life assurance. Paid leave for volunteering and enhanced parental leave.

A well-established and highly respected manufacturer of plastic products is looking to appoint an experienced Design & Tooling Manager due to an upcoming retirement. The company offers a complete end-to-end service, supporting customers from concept and design through to full-scale manufacture. Reporting to the Managing Director and working closely with the Manufacturing Manager, you will play a key role within the business. Acting as the primary technical contact for new customers, you will transform ideas into manufacturable products - managing projects from initial enquiry through design, tooling, and into production. Up to 60,000 Hybrid / WFH / Remote considered This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys ownership, customer interaction, and seeing projects through from idea to finished product within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. As the Design and Tooling Manager, your duties will include: Manage projects from concept through to approved production parts Prepare accurate and competitive quotations for tooling, design, 3D printing, and unit costs Advise customers on design for manufacture to ensure efficient, high-quality production Design plastic components suitable for injection moulding Liaise with UK and overseas toolmakers and material suppliers Support and mentor the in-house Toolroom team Work closely with Quality on tooling and design improvements Visit customers and develop strong working relationships To be successful in the role of Design & Tooling Manager, you will have: Proven experience in plastic injection mould tool design Strong hands-on toolmaking background Proficient in SolidWorks Excellent communication and customer-facing skills Commercially aware with strong project and cost management ability If you're a driven Tool Designer looking to take ownership of projects and play a key role in a growing business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now! ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

Client Director - Manchester (Hybrid) Are you an established commercial insurance producer seeking a platform where you can build strategically rather than simply transact?We are supporting a leading global broker in Manchester with the appointment of a Client Director into their growing mid-market division. This is a senior, revenue-generating role suited to an individual comfortable operating at board level within SME and owner-managed environments.You will be provided with an existing portfolio generating circa £100,000 income and will be expected to materially grow this through your own network, introducer relationships and market presence. The client base comprises commercial cross-class risks, primarily proprietor and family-owned businesses generating up to £50,000 income per client.The role demands strong relationship leadership, confident onboarding capability and a consultative approach to identifying broader risk and programme development opportunities. Whilst no single sector focus is required, experience within construction risks would be advantageous.You will operate with autonomy but within a well-supported structure, benefiting from strong technical, claims and placement functions that enable you to focus on client strategy and growth.The culture values visibility and collaboration; when not meeting clients, you will be present within the Manchester office, operating within a hybrid working framework. Package: Salary up to £100,000 (dependent on experience and income track record) 7% commission on all new business generated, paid annually Separate target-based bonus For an ambitious Client Director seeking a credible platform for sustainable growth, this represents a compelling opportunity.Should you wish to explore this in confidence, I would be delighted to speak with you.

A growing accountancy practice based in Bideford has a requirement for a Client Manager to join them taking on the delivery, review and management of year end accounts, tax and wider all around service provision to a varied client base, managing teams and working closely with the firms directors as key, right hand support with a clear progression path on offer. Client Details Based in Bideford this chartered accountancy firm is undergoing very positive growth and the firms partners are looking for a key right hand support who can lead on the management and delivery of accounting/tax and wider services, along with adding value to clients on advisory and planning projects. A clear progression path is on offer as well, with a route to develop within this successful firm. Description Joining this firm as Client Manager based in their Bideford offices you will bring your background as an all-rounder account, tax general accountancy practice professional to service sole traders, partnerships and limited company OMBs, SMEs with a hands-on approach, alongside managing the full delivery and building client relationships. Alongside managing the compliance and delivery on this side, working with your team in a review/mentoring and training capacity, you will also lead on delivering added value, advisory and planning work to clients. You will carve a career within this firm as key support to the firms partners carving an influential role and career within this leading firm. There is also a clear progression path on offer for those with interest to progress beyond manager levels in the medium and longer term. Profile You will hold any of the AAT, ACA /ACCA/ CTA qualifications etc, or have developed your career entirely through experience alone, with a strong background in accountancy practice having developed your career to around the manager levels. You will have an all-around accounts/tax career background gained within any of small, medium/large accountancy firm environments as an all-round general accountancy practice professional and you will be seeking a move with a career progression path on offer. Job Offer Circa £38,000- £50,000 dependent on the background experience and level of the right professional, plus benefits, negotiable. Please apply online and for a further confidential discussion please contact Mark Bailey on to find out more.

Commercialisation Director 6 month contract London hybrid Inside ir35 We serve the financial needs of large corporate and institutional clients (generally more than £100m turnover) from our bases in the UK, USA and Europe that support our ability to Help Britain Prosper. Our purpose-led, disciplined growth strategy builds on our expertise in transaction banking, debt financing and risk management. Corporate and Institutional Banking's strategy is to deepen client relationships by bringing the breadth of solutions and products from across the Group to benefit our clients. We are investing in our core product infrastructure and client servicing capabilities to support our growth ambitions, as well as taking a leadership role in key purpose-aligned ambitions such as net zero transition, housing and regional regeneration. This role sits within Client Solutions Group (CSG). We are embarking on a multi year transformation to implement our Global Operating Model and deliver our growth ambitions. This includes redesigning how our global coverage and product teams organise around clients, improving how we generate, win and scale opportunities globally, and ensuring our colleagues and capabilities are fully mobilised behind our growth plan. As a Commercialisation Director, you will be responsible for supporting the Managing Director in mobilising CSG for our growth plan. Key responsibilities include :- Global Operating Model Execution Support refinement and operationalisation of the new Global Operating Model. Growth Mobilisation Translate growth priorities into practical activation plans. Commercial Planning & Insight Build analysis and commercial scorecards. Team Readiness & Skills Development Assess hiring and skills pathways for 2027. Project & Stakeholder Management Run mobilisation workstreams and engage stakeholders. What you'll need We are looking for an individual that has a passion for growing business performance. Specifically, we're looking for: Excellent understanding of the CIB business, markets we operate in and the clients we serve Strong leadership skills with ability to influence at all levels of the organisation Strategic thinker with ability to challenge and drive fundamental changes through influence and building trust Understanding and implementing new ways of working within a demanding business environment with competing priorities And any experience of these would be really useful Understanding of the current infrastructure and systems used across CIB External networks providing insight into industry developments If you believe you have the experience required, please apply with your CV now for instant consideration! TO APPLY - PLEASE APPLY WITH AN UP-TO-DATE CV Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. e use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.