Informed Solutions
Altrincham, Cheshire
The Opportunity Make a difference and advance your career by helping deliver some of the UK's most important projects, making the world a smarter, safer, greener, and healthier place. You'll join a talented team of dynamic and driven professional problem solvers; creative thinkers and solutions builders who thrive on helping clients meet the most exciting digital transformation challenges. At a certified Great Place to Work you'll experience a dynamic and nurturing environment that rewards initiative and flexibility and enjoy a career path tailored to your own aspirations. About Us Founded in 1992, we are a successful, growing International digital transformation consultancy. We deliver multi-Queen's Award for innovation winning platforms and services that support large-scale digital transformation. Our digital, data and technology solutions are used by globally recognised public and private sector brands operating in a variety of sectors including Civil Defence, Healthcare, Sustainable Environment and Land Asset Management, and Digital Democracy. Position Our growing business is seeking an experienced, commercially aware and strategically minded Talent Acquisition Lead to support our Talent Acquisition function in our People Services team. We are looking for someone who can help us scale intelligently - identifying recruitment challenges, analysing root causes, and designing practical, commercially sound solutions that enable sustainable growth. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, combining hands on expertise in niche technology recruitment with the ability to shape strategy, improve processes and strengthen our talent capability as we continue to grow our business across the UK and internationally. At Informed Solutions, we are committed to the growth and development of our people. You'll benefit from structured career progression, accredited training, and opportunities to gain new skills and certifications, all within a supportive environment that encourages curiosity, continuous learning, and will pave the way for a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. Role Responsibilities Scaling & Solution Design You'll be excited by the opportunity to: Identify recruitment bottlenecks and conversion gaps, analysing KPI data to determine root causes and recommending practical improvements. Develop and implement scalable recruitment processes to support sustained business growth. Introduce new sourcing strategies, pipeline approaches and talent mapping methodologies to reduce reliance on reactive hiring. Partner with leadership to forecast future workforce needs and build forward looking hiring plans. Lead initiatives to improve efficiency, quality of hire and stakeholder experience. Strategic Advisory Provide market insight on salary trends, talent availability, competitor activity and emerging technical skills. Advise and influence stakeholders on role design, hiring timelines and attraction strategies based on evidence and market data. Translate recruitment metrics into clear, commercially relevant insights. Additional responsibilities You'll also be closely involved across the full recruitment lifecycle for experienced and niche technology roles (e.g. Software Engineering, User Centred Design, Digital Delivery) which includes: Proactive headhunting and engage specialist talent using LinkedIn Recruiter, networking and targeted market mapping. Conduct thorough screening and assessment to ensure strong technical and cultural alignment. Provide Support and Mentor Talent Acquisition team. Extensive experience recruiting niche technology talent within an in house environment. Demonstrable experience building or improving recruitment strategies in a scaling business. Proven ability to diagnose hiring challenges and implement measurable improvements. Strong analytical capability and confident using data to inform decisions. Commercial mindset with the ability to balance speed, quality and cost. Credible and confident stakeholder advisor, experienced at influence at senior levels to drive our resourcing strategy and business growth. Key competencies for success Resilience and adaptability to work effectively in environments of uncertainty, change, and agile delivery. Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high quality outcomes within tight deadlines. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to navigate differing perspectives and maintain positive working relationships. Sound professional judgement and decision making in complex environments where risk must be carefully managed. Excellent communication skills, including clear written outputs and confident verbal delivery. Our benefits package compliments our highly competitive salaries and our great working environment. We believe that our people should be properly rewarded for their commitment to the continued success of our business through a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits. These can include: InformedACADEMY - We offer excellent career development opportunities through our award winning personal and professional development programmes, including support with professional certifications. Industry leading health and wellbeing plan - We partner with several wellbeing support functions to cater to each individuals need, including 24/7 GP services, mental health support and physical health support. Hybrid working Private Health Care Cover Generous life assurance cover Gym Membership Monthly office lunch Onsite massage sessions 25 paid working days holiday per year plus bank holidays Sabbatical Leave Scheme Enhanced Maternity Leave and Pay Enhanced Paternity Leave and Pay Company Pension Contribution Profit Share Scheme Payment of professional subscriptions Generous referral scheme with no limits on the number of referrals Qualifying period applies Culture We are proud to nurture a workplace culture that is diverse, inclusive, rewarding, and egalitarian. We strive to live up to our values of Innovation, Excellence, and Integrity by thinking about things differently, always doing our best, and acting in good faith at all times. We're a team of passionate problem solvers. We take pride in helping our clients accelerate and de risk digital business change so that we can collaborate and codesign world class digital services that solve complex business and safety critical problems, particularly where place, location or geography are important. Our workplace culture reflectshow we go about our work, the type of work that we choose to do, and our commitment and contribution to the sustainable social, environmental, and economic development aims of the communities that we are part of.
The Opportunity Make a difference and advance your career by helping deliver some of the UK's most important projects, making the world a smarter, safer, greener, and healthier place. You'll join a talented team of dynamic and driven professional problem solvers; creative thinkers and solutions builders who thrive on helping clients meet the most exciting digital transformation challenges. At a certified Great Place to Work you'll experience a dynamic and nurturing environment that rewards initiative and flexibility and enjoy a career path tailored to your own aspirations. About Us Founded in 1992, we are a successful, growing International digital transformation consultancy. We deliver multi-Queen's Award for innovation winning platforms and services that support large-scale digital transformation. Our digital, data and technology solutions are used by globally recognised public and private sector brands operating in a variety of sectors including Civil Defence, Healthcare, Sustainable Environment and Land Asset Management, and Digital Democracy. Position Our growing business is seeking an experienced, commercially aware and strategically minded Talent Acquisition Lead to support our Talent Acquisition function in our People Services team. We are looking for someone who can help us scale intelligently - identifying recruitment challenges, analysing root causes, and designing practical, commercially sound solutions that enable sustainable growth. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, combining hands on expertise in niche technology recruitment with the ability to shape strategy, improve processes and strengthen our talent capability as we continue to grow our business across the UK and internationally. At Informed Solutions, we are committed to the growth and development of our people. You'll benefit from structured career progression, accredited training, and opportunities to gain new skills and certifications, all within a supportive environment that encourages curiosity, continuous learning, and will pave the way for a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. Role Responsibilities Scaling & Solution Design You'll be excited by the opportunity to: Identify recruitment bottlenecks and conversion gaps, analysing KPI data to determine root causes and recommending practical improvements. Develop and implement scalable recruitment processes to support sustained business growth. Introduce new sourcing strategies, pipeline approaches and talent mapping methodologies to reduce reliance on reactive hiring. Partner with leadership to forecast future workforce needs and build forward looking hiring plans. Lead initiatives to improve efficiency, quality of hire and stakeholder experience. Strategic Advisory Provide market insight on salary trends, talent availability, competitor activity and emerging technical skills. Advise and influence stakeholders on role design, hiring timelines and attraction strategies based on evidence and market data. Translate recruitment metrics into clear, commercially relevant insights. Additional responsibilities You'll also be closely involved across the full recruitment lifecycle for experienced and niche technology roles (e.g. Software Engineering, User Centred Design, Digital Delivery) which includes: Proactive headhunting and engage specialist talent using LinkedIn Recruiter, networking and targeted market mapping. Conduct thorough screening and assessment to ensure strong technical and cultural alignment. Provide Support and Mentor Talent Acquisition team. Extensive experience recruiting niche technology talent within an in house environment. Demonstrable experience building or improving recruitment strategies in a scaling business. Proven ability to diagnose hiring challenges and implement measurable improvements. Strong analytical capability and confident using data to inform decisions. Commercial mindset with the ability to balance speed, quality and cost. Credible and confident stakeholder advisor, experienced at influence at senior levels to drive our resourcing strategy and business growth. Key competencies for success Resilience and adaptability to work effectively in environments of uncertainty, change, and agile delivery. Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high quality outcomes within tight deadlines. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to navigate differing perspectives and maintain positive working relationships. Sound professional judgement and decision making in complex environments where risk must be carefully managed. Excellent communication skills, including clear written outputs and confident verbal delivery. Our benefits package compliments our highly competitive salaries and our great working environment. We believe that our people should be properly rewarded for their commitment to the continued success of our business through a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits. These can include: InformedACADEMY - We offer excellent career development opportunities through our award winning personal and professional development programmes, including support with professional certifications. Industry leading health and wellbeing plan - We partner with several wellbeing support functions to cater to each individuals need, including 24/7 GP services, mental health support and physical health support. Hybrid working Private Health Care Cover Generous life assurance cover Gym Membership Monthly office lunch Onsite massage sessions 25 paid working days holiday per year plus bank holidays Sabbatical Leave Scheme Enhanced Maternity Leave and Pay Enhanced Paternity Leave and Pay Company Pension Contribution Profit Share Scheme Payment of professional subscriptions Generous referral scheme with no limits on the number of referrals Qualifying period applies Culture We are proud to nurture a workplace culture that is diverse, inclusive, rewarding, and egalitarian. We strive to live up to our values of Innovation, Excellence, and Integrity by thinking about things differently, always doing our best, and acting in good faith at all times. We're a team of passionate problem solvers. We take pride in helping our clients accelerate and de risk digital business change so that we can collaborate and codesign world class digital services that solve complex business and safety critical problems, particularly where place, location or geography are important. Our workplace culture reflectshow we go about our work, the type of work that we choose to do, and our commitment and contribution to the sustainable social, environmental, and economic development aims of the communities that we are part of.
Birketts LLP
Ipswich, Suffolk
About us Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client. We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face. Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. RollOnFriday recently ranked us as the 5th best law firm to work at in 2024. With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our ESG strategy. Diversity plays an integral part in all that we do, with female partners comprising 40% of our partnership. The team you will join The Corporate Team consists of more than 20 partners and 50 lawyers, working across the firm's 7 offices, on a wide range of corporate transactions, advising entrepreneurs, private equity and venture capital funds, financial institutions, owner-managed and privately owned businesses, as well as international investors and public companies, on the full range of transactions from trade sales/purchases, institutional sales/purchases, management buyouts and employee ownership trust sales, to financial distress transactions. As well as UK deals, our Corporate Team is experienced in dealing with international transactions, including acquisitions and disposals of UK companies by and to international buyers, and assisting UK buyers with their acquisitions of overseas companies. The work you will be doing We are looking to recruit a Partner into the Corporate team who has the drive and commitment to assist Birketts' in the continued growth and development of our firmwide corporate practice and to become an essential core member of the Corporate Team. The ideal candidate will hold a pivotal role in advising clients on complex corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, and corporate restructurings. This senior-level position demands deep legal expertise, commercial acumen, and leadership skills to manage high-value and complex deals and mentor and supervise junior team members. A key aspect of the role is the development and management of new and existing client and referrer relationships and taking an active role supporting the partners in the team in the management and supervision of the Ipswich office Corporate Team. Prior knowledge or experience of the Suffolk/East Anglia market is not a pre-requisite, however the successful candidate will be expected to become integrated into the market over time. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated initiative-taker to join a successful and friendly Corporate Team, based in our Ipswich office, in a growing firm which enjoys an excellent reputation. Inclusivity and Culture At Birketts, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth. Birketts is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is unequivocal: we do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, or sexual orientation. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that actively promotes equality of opportunity for all, valuing the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, and selection for roles is based solely on individual merit. Accountabilities A qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 10+ years PQE in corporate/M&A law. Demonstrable experience in the following key areas: Transactional Leadership Lead and manage end-to-end M&A transactions, including due diligence, drafting, negotiation, and completion. Advise clients on legal risks, deal structures, and strategic implications. Client Relationship Management Build and maintain strong relationships with clients. Act as a trusted advisor, delivering commercially focused legal solutions. Legal Drafting & Negotiation Draft and negotiate complex legal documents including Heads of Terms, SPAs, shareholder agreements, and investment agreements. Team Development Supervise and mentor junior solicitors, trainees and other team members. Provide technical guidance and contribute to internal training initiatives. Business Development Identify and pursue new business and client opportunities. Lead, initiate and support marketing efforts, including thought leadership, networking events, and client pitches, working closely with the partners in the team, and the firm's BD and marketing team. Identify, manage and develop relationships with business referrers such as corporate finance advisors. Regulatory & Compliance Stay abreast of changes in corporate law and regulatory frameworks. Ensure all transactions meet legal standards, as well as the Corporate Team's and the firm's own policies and procedures. Experience in a partner or senior leadership role. Desirable: Experience in any of the sectors in which the firm operates (available at expertise/ ) or specialist practice areas such as private equity, venture capital, or capital markets.
About us Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client. We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face. Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. RollOnFriday recently ranked us as the 5th best law firm to work at in 2024. With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our ESG strategy. Diversity plays an integral part in all that we do, with female partners comprising 40% of our partnership. The team you will join The Corporate Team consists of more than 20 partners and 50 lawyers, working across the firm's 7 offices, on a wide range of corporate transactions, advising entrepreneurs, private equity and venture capital funds, financial institutions, owner-managed and privately owned businesses, as well as international investors and public companies, on the full range of transactions from trade sales/purchases, institutional sales/purchases, management buyouts and employee ownership trust sales, to financial distress transactions. As well as UK deals, our Corporate Team is experienced in dealing with international transactions, including acquisitions and disposals of UK companies by and to international buyers, and assisting UK buyers with their acquisitions of overseas companies. The work you will be doing We are looking to recruit a Partner into the Corporate team who has the drive and commitment to assist Birketts' in the continued growth and development of our firmwide corporate practice and to become an essential core member of the Corporate Team. The ideal candidate will hold a pivotal role in advising clients on complex corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, and corporate restructurings. This senior-level position demands deep legal expertise, commercial acumen, and leadership skills to manage high-value and complex deals and mentor and supervise junior team members. A key aspect of the role is the development and management of new and existing client and referrer relationships and taking an active role supporting the partners in the team in the management and supervision of the Ipswich office Corporate Team. Prior knowledge or experience of the Suffolk/East Anglia market is not a pre-requisite, however the successful candidate will be expected to become integrated into the market over time. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated initiative-taker to join a successful and friendly Corporate Team, based in our Ipswich office, in a growing firm which enjoys an excellent reputation. Inclusivity and Culture At Birketts, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth. Birketts is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is unequivocal: we do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, or sexual orientation. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that actively promotes equality of opportunity for all, valuing the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, and selection for roles is based solely on individual merit. Accountabilities A qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 10+ years PQE in corporate/M&A law. Demonstrable experience in the following key areas: Transactional Leadership Lead and manage end-to-end M&A transactions, including due diligence, drafting, negotiation, and completion. Advise clients on legal risks, deal structures, and strategic implications. Client Relationship Management Build and maintain strong relationships with clients. Act as a trusted advisor, delivering commercially focused legal solutions. Legal Drafting & Negotiation Draft and negotiate complex legal documents including Heads of Terms, SPAs, shareholder agreements, and investment agreements. Team Development Supervise and mentor junior solicitors, trainees and other team members. Provide technical guidance and contribute to internal training initiatives. Business Development Identify and pursue new business and client opportunities. Lead, initiate and support marketing efforts, including thought leadership, networking events, and client pitches, working closely with the partners in the team, and the firm's BD and marketing team. Identify, manage and develop relationships with business referrers such as corporate finance advisors. Regulatory & Compliance Stay abreast of changes in corporate law and regulatory frameworks. Ensure all transactions meet legal standards, as well as the Corporate Team's and the firm's own policies and procedures. Experience in a partner or senior leadership role. Desirable: Experience in any of the sectors in which the firm operates (available at expertise/ ) or specialist practice areas such as private equity, venture capital, or capital markets.
