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Greys Specialist Recruitment are proud to be partnering with an established, values-led provider of specialist care and education to recruit a Head of Business Development on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a senior maternity cover position, offering the opportunity to step into a strategically important role with responsibility for maintaining commercial momentum, strengthening Local Authority relationships, supporting occupancy performance and ensuring the business development function continues to have a clear and credible voice at senior leadership level. The successful person will play a key role in supporting sustainable growth across specialist homes and schools, ensuring referral activity remains values-led, needs-led and focused on achieving positive outcomes for children, young people and adults. The Role As Head of Business Development, you will provide senior leadership to the Business Development team while working closely with Operations, Registered Managers, Headteachers, Finance and external Local Authority partners. You will be responsible for maintaining and developing commissioning relationships, managing referral pipelines, supporting occupancy targets, overseeing contract and framework activity, and ensuring commercial insight and market intelligence inform strategic decision-making. This role would suit someone with strong experience across health, social care and/or specialist education , particularly where they have worked closely with Local Authority commissioners, referral pathways, frameworks, contracts and occupancy-led growth. Key Responsibilities Lead and line manage the Business Development team. Represent the Business Development function at Senior Management Team level. Build and maintain strong relationships with Local Authority commissioners and key external stakeholders. Develop and manage a sustainable pipeline of appropriate referrals and consultations. Work closely with Operations, Registered Managers and Headteachers to support occupancy across homes and schools. Ensure referrals are appropriately matched to service capacity, provision and individual need. Oversee the use of CRM systems to track referrals, offers, pipeline activity and performance. Analyse KPIs, market trends and commissioning intelligence to provide clear reporting and strategic insight. Support fee negotiations, contract discussions and framework participation. Act as a link between Local Authority partners, Operations and Finance to ensure placements are appropriately commissioned, contracted and billed. Represent the organisation at provider forums, conferences, partnership meetings and sector events. Uphold and promote the organisation's values, reputation and market position. What We're Looking For We are looking for a commercially astute, values-driven senior professional with experience in business development, commissioning, referrals or commercial leadership within a complex care, social care, education or health setting. The successful candidate will bring: Senior-level experience within business development, commissioning, referral management or commercial roles. Strong knowledge of Local Authority commissioning, referral pathways, frameworks and contract negotiations. Experience working within complex, multi-site care, education or health environments. Proven ability to manage referral pipelines and support occupancy or growth targets. Strong relationship-building, influencing and negotiation skills. Confidence operating at senior level and contributing to strategic decision-making. Experience working closely with operational teams to ensure appropriate placements and sustainable outcomes. Strong communication, presentation and reporting skills. Excellent organisation, attention to detail and the ability to deliver within tight deadlines. IT literacy, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. A professional, resilient and discreet approach when handling sensitive information. Experience working with Local Authorities, specialist children's services, SEND education, residential care, adult social care, complex needs, mental health or therapeutic provision would be highly advantageous. Package & Benefits Salary of £60,000 - £68,000 per annum, depending on experience. 12-month fixed-term contract. Hybrid working arrangement. Senior leadership role with genuine strategic impact. Enhanced annual leave. Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave. Cycle to Work scheme. Retail savings through the Blue Light Card scheme. Employee Assistance Programme. Free eye care vouchers. Internal development opportunities. Working Pattern Full-time, 40 hours per week. The role is based from the organisation's central office in North Wales on a hybrid basis, with regular travel required for internal meetings, Local Authority engagement, provider forums and sector events. Contract Details Contract: Fixed-term, 12 months maternity cover. Estimated start date: 1st August 2026. Estimated end date: 1st August 2027. Reporting to: Director of Support Services. How to Apply To apply for this Head of Business Development position, please send your CV to Greys Specialist Recruitment for immediate consideration. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced business development, commissioning or referrals leader to step into a senior interim role where commercial insight directly supports meaningful outcomes across specialist care and education services. Based on the attached specification, the role centres on Local Authority relationships, referral pipeline management, occupancy, frameworks, contract negotiations and leadership of the Business Development team.

We are looking for an experienced Interim HR Advisory Manager to lead the Employee Relations-focused HR Advisory service for a Local Authority. 6 Months contract with a possibility of getting extended Hybrid Working This is a hands-on operational leadership role, ideal for an established interim who is confident managing complex ER casework, advising senior leaders and leading multi-layered HR teams in a fast-paced public sector environment. Alongside leading the core HR Advisory function, the role includes strategic oversight of a traded Schools HR service, ensuring consistent standards, quality and alignment across both services. Key Responsibilities Lead the HR Advisory service with a strong focus on Employee Relations Oversee and actively manage a complex ER caseload (disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance and high-risk cases) Provide expert advice to senior leaders on sensitive and high-profile matters Directly manage, coach and quality assure a team of 4 HR Advisors Provide oversight and strategic direction to the Schools HR Manager and their team delivering SLA-based HR support Ensure consistency, governance and risk management across all ER activity Ensure compliance with employment legislation and organisational policy Lead and contribute to the development and refinement of HR and ER policies Embed policy into operational practice, using insight from casework to drive continuous improvement About You A strong background leading HR Advisory and/or Employee Relations functions Significant experience handling complex and high-risk ER cases end-to-end Proven experience managing managers and multi-layered HR teams Public sector or local authority experience (highly desirable) Experience working with or overseeing traded HR services / SLA-based delivery (desirable) A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with excellent stakeholder management skills The ability to hit the ground running and add value quickly with minimal supervision If you have the expertise and experience APPLY NOW! alternatively contact Muzna Naqvi at Reed Reading office

Programme Manager - Asset Management & Property Services Location: South West, Hybrid Rate: Outside IR35 - Negotiable Contract: 6-months minimum Spencer Clarke Group are looking for an experienced Programme Manager to lead a significant portfolio of capital projects across a varied property estate, on behalf of a Local Authority client in the South west. This is a senior interim opportunity focused on major refurbishments, new build schemes, estate improvement projects, governance, stakeholder management, and programme delivery across property and asset management. Responsibilities Lead a programme of high value capital projects from inception through to completion Oversee governance, reporting, risk, and performance management across the portfolio Work closely with senior stakeholders, service leads, partners, schools, and communities Manage programme budgets, forecasting, business cases, and funding approvals Lead procurement and commissioning activity for design, consultancy, and construction services Provide oversight across design, compliance, sustainability, and delivery About You Strong background delivering capital programmes in property, estates, or asset management Experience within local government or a wider public sector setting Comfortable leading complex refurbishments, developments, and strategic estate projects Strong commercial, financial, and governance awareness How to Apply Send your CV or get in touch with Joe O'Halloran at Spencer Clarke Group on or

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Greater Manchester, United Kingdom London, United Kingdom Glasgow, Dunbartonshire, United Kingdom Belfast, County Antrim, United Kingdom Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom Cardiff, South Glamorgan, United Kingdom Bristol, Avon, United Kingdom Job Description What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. We are looking for graduates for our PMCM team, who have a flexible approach and an appetite to learn in a leading Engineering and Professional Advisory services consultancy. We want you to enjoy working in a collaborative environment where you can apply your skills working for a diverse range of clients and projects. We are recruiting for Graduates in the following teams and locations: PMCM - Civils Infrastructure & Utilities: London, Manchester or Birmingham PMCM - Rail: Leeds or Manchester PMCM - Buildings: London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Belfast, Manchester, Sheffield, Cardiff or Bristol A Little bit more about your role and the team Working as a Graduate Project Manager or Quantity Surveyor in our PMCM teams will mean working on exciting and innovative projects in the UK and around the world. Our team of 450 people are based across all regions of the UK predominantly based in the London, Birmingham, Manchester, Sheffield, Cardiff, Glasgow and Belfast offices. We work as a partner to our clients from the feasibility stage, through design and into procurement and construction stages of projects. PROJECTS Our teams work on some of the most prestigious projects in the UK, and you will be helping deliver projects such as: Transport for Manchester Metro Schemes, Dublin Metrolink, HS2, East West Rail & Trans Pennine route upgrade Parliament - Cast Iron Roofs Replacement, CCTV and Westminster Hall DfE School Replacement Programme University of Southampton Scottish Power Property Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service's Learning and Development Centre 22 Bishopsgate Heathrow Terminal 2B Our PMCM Teams include: PMCM Civils Infrastructure & Utilities The PMCM Civil Infrastructure and Utilities Team focuses on the Roads, Aviation, Defence, Industrial, Water and Energy sectors. Within our team we are looking for Graduate Project Managers and Quantity Surveyors to join us. As a Project Manager within our team, you can expect a rich, structured and fast-paced journey that blends technical development with real-world impact. Our graduates help to plan, coordinate and deliver complex civil infrastructure and utilities projects. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team that transforms ideas into reality across engineering, environmental consulting, and infrastructure. You'll contribute directly, managing timelines, budgets, risks and stakeholder relationships, whilst learning how to lead. Day-to-day activities could include: Project Support & Coordination. Assist in planning, scheduling, and monitoring project progress, identifying potential risks and assisting in developing mitigation strategies. Help prepare project documentation, reports, and presentations. Attend client meetings and support communication between internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders to manage expectations and ensure smooth collaboration. Support financial monitoring and reporting and help ensure projects stay within budget, flag any variances. Assist with managing contracts under frameworks like NEC or bespoke agreements. Learn how to interpret and apply contract terms in real scenarios. Ensure project activities align with WSP's quality management systems and help promote health, safety and sustainability across all phases. As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor in this team, you'll support the commercial and financial management of construction and infrastructure projects across transport, water, and defence. Working with experienced professionals, you'll get involved with cost planning, procurement, contract administration and value engineering, helping clients to manage risks and maximise value throughout the project lifecycle. Day-to-day activities could include: Assisting in preparing initial cost estimates and budgets for construction projects. Supporting feasibility studies and value engineering exercises. Helping draft tender documents and evaluate contractor bids. Contributing to procurement strategy and contract selection. Monitoring contract variations and ensure accurate documentation. Supporting the management of payment applications and interim valuations. Measure quantities on-site or from drawings to assess progress. Value completed work and prepare cost reports. Track project costs and assist in forecasting final account values. Identify risks and opportunities to improve cost efficiency. Attend meetings with clients and contractors. Provide commercial advice and updates on project financials. Compile monthly cost reports, profit/loss summaries, and financial dashboards. Maintain accurate records of project changes and commercial decisions. PMCM Rail As a Graduate Project Manager in the PMCM Rail team you will be involved in the delivery of complex rail projects of regional, national, and international significance. You will assist in the integration of multi-disciplinary design teams, ensuring project delivery safely, of a high-quality, timely, and budget-compliant. Our Graduate Project Managers are curious, adaptable and ready to take on complex projects or programmes of work, alongside Project Managers. You'll collaborate with Clients and with internal multi-disciplinary teams, utilising WSP offices, Client offices and/or site locations to deliver programmes of strategic regional and national importance. You will, on occasion, visit sites in this role. Day-to-day activities could include: Assisting the Project Manager in developing detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management. Monitoring project progress, identifying potential issues, and implement corrective actions. Assisting the Project Manager in managing project budgets, including cost estimation, tracking, and reporting. Reviewing project expenditures and invoices. Managing changes and delays affecting the project and ensuring these are resolved or mitigated accordingly Dealing with RFIs, early warnings, and general communications to reduce project risk and ensure successful project delivery. As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor in the PMCM Rail team you will be involved in the delivery of complex rail projects of regional, national and international significance. You will support the commercial and financial management of these projects. Working in this team you'll get involved with cost planning, procurement, contract administration and value engineering, helping clients to manage risks as well as maximising value across the project lifecycle. You will on occasion, visit sites in this role. Day-to-day activities could include: Assisting in preparing initial cost estimate and budgets for construction projects. Support feasibility studies and value engineering exercises. Contribute to procurement strategy and contract selection. Supporting the management of payment applications and interim valuations. Measure quantities on-site or from drawings to assess progress. Value completed work and prepare cost reports. Tracking project costs. Identifying risks and opportunities to improve cost efficiency. Compile monthly cost reports, profit/loss summaries and financial dashboards. PMCM Buildings The PMCM Buildings Team focuses on properties and buildings across many sectors including local authorities, residential, education, central government, and commercial sectors. There are opportunities for Graduates in this team to be involved in diverse multi-disciplinary teams at the early stages of projects when project delivery plans are being formed and options are being assessed, through to involvement in the latter stages where facilities are being designed and built. Within our team we are looking for Graduate Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors and Building Surveyors to join us. Day-to-day activities: Planning of Projects Monitoring project progress against the schedule Supporting engagement with stakeholders Developing cost estimates and tracking costs Supporting the management of contracts Be part of WSP's Project Controls team, where you'll help deliver projects that transform cities, infrastructure, and lives. We work across a variety of sectors including Rail, Energy and highways. As a graduate, you'll learn how to keep projects on track-combining document control, performance reporting, and scheduling to drive excellence. Assist in maintaining and updating project schedules using industry-standard tools. Support document control processes . click apply for full job details

Job Title: HR Change Lead (Strategic & Enabling HR) Location: Dorchester (Hybrid) Contract Type: Temporary (Up to 12 months) Hours: Full time or part time (minimum 21 hours per week - flexible and can accommodate school hours) Salary: 22.85 to 26.06 per hour (DOE) About Us Connect2Dorset is the managed service provider for Dorset Council, delivering high-quality temporary, contract, and interim staffing solutions. We pride ourselves on being an ethical, transparent, and people-focused organisation, committed to supporting both our clients and candidates. Dorset Council is mid-transformation. Our Future Council programme is reshaping how the organisation works, and phase two brings increasing complexity. This is a pivotal time to join and make a meaningful impact. About the Role We are recruiting an experienced HR Change Lead to play a central role in delivering people-focused organisational change as part of phase two of the Our Future Council transformation programme. This is a strategic and enabling HR role, working at the heart of complex, organisation-wide change. You will partner closely with senior leaders, HR Business Partners, and colleagues across OD and Change to ensure change is delivered effectively, with people at the centre. You will lead on a range of people change activities, including restructures, and provide both strategic and operational HR expertise. This role offers significant visibility across the council and the opportunity to influence real decisions that directly impact services and employees. Working Arrangements Hybrid working model Typically office attendance around once per fortnight Increased on-site presence required during June due to key meetings and programme activity Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver people-focused change initiatives, including organisational restructures Provide expert strategic and operational HR advice to senior leaders and stakeholders Partner with HR Business Partners and senior management to support complex change programmes Work collaboratively with OD and Change teams to deliver joined-up, flexible solutions Support and guide managers through change processes with clarity and confidence Ensure robust governance and compliance throughout all change activity Lead on complex employee relations matters linked to organisational change Build and maintain positive, constructive relationships with recognised Trade Unions Contribute to the successful delivery of phase two of the transformation programme Skills & Experience CIPD qualification or equivalent experience Strong, up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR best practice Proven experience leading complex organisational change and employee relations casework Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels Strong judgement, with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels A calm, clear, and confident approach in complex or ambiguous situations Highly collaborative, adaptable, and able to work at pace Experience working in large, complex organisations or public sector environments is desirable What's in it for You Opportunity to work on a high-profile, live transformation programme Exposure to a wide range of services across the council Meaningful work with direct impact on people and organisational outcomes Access to experienced colleagues and ongoing development opportunities Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working and adaptable hours Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Sewell Wallis is excited to be recruiting for this South Yorkshire company again! Having placed with this client multiple times this year and received nothing but glowing feedback, we are excited that they're adding to their wonderful team due to the growth and expansion of the company! A part-time opportunity (24-30 hours per week) for a Finance Manager to join them and look after one of their successful Doncaster-based divisions! Happy to be flexible with the hours on offer, but this part-time role will be suited to someone looking for school hours - they are ideally hoping for 5 shorter days on site due to the collaborative element of the role with the wider department. Sewell Wallis genuinely loves recruiting for this organisation and we are excited to find a candidate who we know will be really happy within this role! What will you be doing? As a Finance Manager, you would be responsible for maintaining:- Sales ledger Purchase Ledger Credit Control Bank reconciliations Payroll Month end Assisting with management accounts where necessary What skills will you need? Prior experience in a varied role Ability to be on-site for the 5 days Excel skills (V lookups, Pivots) A can-do attitude with a great approach to working in a close knit and collaborative team What's on offer? Part-time - 24 - 30 hours per week, depending on the individual Flexibility over the hours worked to some extent (school hours would be ideally suited) A brilliant working environment with a growing organisation Apply below for this role, or for more information, contact Hannah To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.