Exciting Opportunity for an Electrical Maintenance Manager (Highways) in South Yorkshire An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Manager (Highways) to join a leading authority in South Yorkshire on a full-time basis. This key role will oversee the management and maintenance of highway electrical assets, ensuring compliance, safety, and longevity of the infrastructure. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing maintenance programs, coordinating teams, and delivering best value for money while meeting statutory and regulatory obligations. The main duties of the Electrical Maintenance Manager (Highways) include: Leading and managing the maintenance of highway electrical assets, including the implementation of reactive and planned maintenance programs. Ensuring all work complies with relevant legislation, policies, and industry standards, as well as maintaining accurate records to support statutory defense in legal claims. Managing and developing maintenance programs to ensure all assets are inspected, tested, and maintained in a timely and efficient manner. Overseeing the planning, budgeting, and scheduling of works to ensure optimal resource allocation and delivery. Managing a team of engineers and contractors, ensuring effective communication, safety compliance, and quality assurance on all maintenance projects. Handling accident damage claims, reviewing costs associated with damage and working to recovery targets. Providing technical advice on asset management, maintenance schedules, and ensuring energy-efficient measures are implemented across all works. Managing the continuous improvement of asset management practices and systems to enhance efficiency and compliance. Deputising for senior management as required and representing the team at relevant meetings. The Electrical Maintenance Manager (Highways) will have key experience in: Highway asset management, including maintenance and inspection of highways and associated infrastructure. Proven experience in managing teams, contractors, and budgets for highway maintenance. Strong technical knowledge of highways systems, materials, and maintenance practices. Experience in managing asset databases and using maintenance management systems. Demonstrable experience in delivering high-quality maintenance programs in both the public and private sectors. A proactive approach to continuous improvement and the ability to implement changes in asset management practices. For more details and to apply for the role, please call James Allbon at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). FOOTNOTE: If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location, or seniority does not suit you specifically, please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for similar roles at all levels across the UK. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highway, Construction, and Local Government professionals looking to explore future opportunities. Our specialist team has over 40 years of combined experience in this market. Please contact James Allbon at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third-party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent, please email (url removed).
Jun 16, 2026
Contractor
Exciting Opportunity for an Electrical Maintenance Manager (Highways) in South Yorkshire An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Manager (Highways) to join a leading authority in South Yorkshire on a full-time basis. This key role will oversee the management and maintenance of highway electrical assets, ensuring compliance, safety, and longevity of the infrastructure. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing maintenance programs, coordinating teams, and delivering best value for money while meeting statutory and regulatory obligations. The main duties of the Electrical Maintenance Manager (Highways) include: Leading and managing the maintenance of highway electrical assets, including the implementation of reactive and planned maintenance programs. Ensuring all work complies with relevant legislation, policies, and industry standards, as well as maintaining accurate records to support statutory defense in legal claims. Managing and developing maintenance programs to ensure all assets are inspected, tested, and maintained in a timely and efficient manner. Overseeing the planning, budgeting, and scheduling of works to ensure optimal resource allocation and delivery. Managing a team of engineers and contractors, ensuring effective communication, safety compliance, and quality assurance on all maintenance projects. Handling accident damage claims, reviewing costs associated with damage and working to recovery targets. Providing technical advice on asset management, maintenance schedules, and ensuring energy-efficient measures are implemented across all works. Managing the continuous improvement of asset management practices and systems to enhance efficiency and compliance. Deputising for senior management as required and representing the team at relevant meetings. The Electrical Maintenance Manager (Highways) will have key experience in: Highway asset management, including maintenance and inspection of highways and associated infrastructure. Proven experience in managing teams, contractors, and budgets for highway maintenance. Strong technical knowledge of highways systems, materials, and maintenance practices. Experience in managing asset databases and using maintenance management systems. Demonstrable experience in delivering high-quality maintenance programs in both the public and private sectors. A proactive approach to continuous improvement and the ability to implement changes in asset management practices. For more details and to apply for the role, please call James Allbon at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). FOOTNOTE: If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location, or seniority does not suit you specifically, please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for similar roles at all levels across the UK. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highway, Construction, and Local Government professionals looking to explore future opportunities. Our specialist team has over 40 years of combined experience in this market. Please contact James Allbon at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third-party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent, please email (url removed).
Senior Accounts Manager 50,000 - 55,000 + Bonus scheme Runcorn, Cheshire, with weekly travel to the head office in Prestatyn Permanent Sellick Partnership is proud to be working with a well-established accountancy practice in Runcorn, which is seeking an experienced Senior Accounts Manager to join their team permanently. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Accounts Manager, Client Accounts Manager or Practice Manager looking to take a senior, client-facing role within a respected practice, with a salary of 50,000 - 55,000 plus a discretionary bonus of 10-20%. The position is based at the Runcorn office, with occasional travel to the practice's Prestatyn office. Overview of the Senior Accounts Manager role: As Senior Accounts Manager, you will lead the preparation and management of accounts for a portfolio of corporate clients, playing a key role in delivering high-quality financial reporting and tax compliance across the practice. This Senior Accounts Manager position offers significant scope to develop client relationships, lead and mentor junior accounting staff, and make a real impact within a growing accountancy practice. Key responsibilities of the Senior Accounts Manager will include: Acting as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of corporate clients, understanding their business objectives and nurturing long-term commercial partnerships Overseeing corporate tax compliance, including preparing and reviewing tax computations, calculating tax provisions and filing Company Tax Returns Preparing and reviewing statutory financial statements, consolidated accounts and management accounts Identifying tax-saving opportunities, reliefs (such as R&D tax credits) and risk mitigation strategies to help clients legally minimise their tax burden Managing, training and mentoring junior accounting staff and senior accountants to ensure high standards of quality and regulatory compliance Negotiating and renewing contracts with existing and new clients, and developing account plans aligned with clients' business goals Monitoring account budgets, expenditure and profitability and preparing account reports for clients and management Identifying opportunities for account growth through upselling, cross-selling or expanding services Travelling occasionally to the practice's Prestatyn office to meet with clients and attend team meetings Required experience and qualifications of the Senior Accounts Manager: Previous experience in a Senior Accounts Manager, Client Accounts Manager or Practice Manager role, ideally within an accountancy practice ACA, ACCA or AAT qualified, or qualified by experience Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, statutory accounts preparation and corporation tax Proven experience in managing, training and reviewing the work of junior accounting staff Excellent client relationship management skills with the ability to maintain and grow a portfolio Commercial awareness with the ability to identify opportunities for account growth Proficient in accountancy software such as CCH, IRIS, Xero, Sage or equivalent Full driving licence and willingness to travel to the Prestatyn office Benefits available alongside the Senior Accounts Manager position include: Salary of 50,000 - 55,000 depending on experience Discretionary annual bonus of 10-20% + company car for office travel Permanent position offering long term security with a well regarded practice Runcorn based office with some travel to the head office in Prestatyn Senior role with real responsibility and autonomy Opportunity to develop and mentor junior members of the accounts team Supportive working environment with clear progression opportunities Support towards further accountancy qualifications (e.g. ACA, ACCA or CTA) How to apply for the Senior Accounts Manager position: If you believe you have the required skills and experience for this Senior Accounts Manager opportunity, please apply within. Alternatively, if you would like a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Martin Richardson in the Sellick Partnership office to find out more. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
Jun 16, 2026
Full time
Senior Accounts Manager 50,000 - 55,000 + Bonus scheme Runcorn, Cheshire, with weekly travel to the head office in Prestatyn Permanent Sellick Partnership is proud to be working with a well-established accountancy practice in Runcorn, which is seeking an experienced Senior Accounts Manager to join their team permanently. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Accounts Manager, Client Accounts Manager or Practice Manager looking to take a senior, client-facing role within a respected practice, with a salary of 50,000 - 55,000 plus a discretionary bonus of 10-20%. The position is based at the Runcorn office, with occasional travel to the practice's Prestatyn office. Overview of the Senior Accounts Manager role: As Senior Accounts Manager, you will lead the preparation and management of accounts for a portfolio of corporate clients, playing a key role in delivering high-quality financial reporting and tax compliance across the practice. This Senior Accounts Manager position offers significant scope to develop client relationships, lead and mentor junior accounting staff, and make a real impact within a growing accountancy practice. Key responsibilities of the Senior Accounts Manager will include: Acting as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of corporate clients, understanding their business objectives and nurturing long-term commercial partnerships Overseeing corporate tax compliance, including preparing and reviewing tax computations, calculating tax provisions and filing Company Tax Returns Preparing and reviewing statutory financial statements, consolidated accounts and management accounts Identifying tax-saving opportunities, reliefs (such as R&D tax credits) and risk mitigation strategies to help clients legally minimise their tax burden Managing, training and mentoring junior accounting staff and senior accountants to ensure high standards of quality and regulatory compliance Negotiating and renewing contracts with existing and new clients, and developing account plans aligned with clients' business goals Monitoring account budgets, expenditure and profitability and preparing account reports for clients and management Identifying opportunities for account growth through upselling, cross-selling or expanding services Travelling occasionally to the practice's Prestatyn office to meet with clients and attend team meetings Required experience and qualifications of the Senior Accounts Manager: Previous experience in a Senior Accounts Manager, Client Accounts Manager or Practice Manager role, ideally within an accountancy practice ACA, ACCA or AAT qualified, or qualified by experience Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, statutory accounts preparation and corporation tax Proven experience in managing, training and reviewing the work of junior accounting staff Excellent client relationship management skills with the ability to maintain and grow a portfolio Commercial awareness with the ability to identify opportunities for account growth Proficient in accountancy software such as CCH, IRIS, Xero, Sage or equivalent Full driving licence and willingness to travel to the Prestatyn office Benefits available alongside the Senior Accounts Manager position include: Salary of 50,000 - 55,000 depending on experience Discretionary annual bonus of 10-20% + company car for office travel Permanent position offering long term security with a well regarded practice Runcorn based office with some travel to the head office in Prestatyn Senior role with real responsibility and autonomy Opportunity to develop and mentor junior members of the accounts team Supportive working environment with clear progression opportunities Support towards further accountancy qualifications (e.g. ACA, ACCA or CTA) How to apply for the Senior Accounts Manager position: If you believe you have the required skills and experience for this Senior Accounts Manager opportunity, please apply within. Alternatively, if you would like a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Martin Richardson in the Sellick Partnership office to find out more. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
Collections Manager (Fixed Term Contract - 6-12 Months) Location: Melton Mowbray Contract: Fixed Term Contract (6-12 Months) Salary: Competitive The Opportunity Red Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of our client, a specialist debt collection business, for an experienced Collections Manager to join the organisation on a 6-12 month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will oversee the end-to-end collections and litigation lifecycle, manage key third-party relationships, and drive improved recovery outcomes while maintaining strong regulatory compliance. This role would suit an experienced collections professional with a strong regulatory background, who is comfortable operating both strategically and operationally in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Develop, create, and execute a strategic business plan for historic and aged debt, with a focus on maximising recoveries and reducing future risk. Lead the end-to-end collections lifecycle, including pre-arrears prevention, collections activity, litigation management, and recovery strategies. Work closely with litigators and legal partners to oversee cases through the litigation process and ensure commercially effective outcomes. Manage and oversee relationships with third-party suppliers, collection agencies, legal partners, and external stakeholders. Design and implement effective pre-arrears strategies aimed at improving customer outcomes. Take ownership of both internal and external late-stage debt management activities across problematic and aged debt portfolios. Develop, manage, and monitor credit loss models and performance frameworks to support decision-making and forecasting. Analyse portfolio performance, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to improve collection effectiveness. Ensure all collections and recovery activities operate within regulatory frameworks and customer treatment standards. Provide leadership and direction across collections activity, driving operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives. Skills & Experience Required Proven experience in a senior collections, recoveries, or debt management role within regulated financial services or debt collection environments. Strong understanding of FCA regulations and experience operating within highly regulated frameworks. Demonstrated experience developing and executing collections strategies for aged, problematic, or distressed debt portfolios. Experience managing end-to-end litigation processes and working directly with legal partners and litigators. Strong knowledge of collections operations, arrears management, recoveries, and credit risk principles. Experience developing credit loss models, forecasting methodologies, and performance reporting. Proven capability managing third-party suppliers and outsourced collections partners. Strong analytical and commercial mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions. Ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions and operate effectively in a change-focused environment. Strong leadership capability with the confidence to build and implement new strategies quickly. Desirable Experience Experience working with problematic, vulnerable, or high-risk customer debt portfolios. Why Apply? This role offers the opportunity to make a measurable impact within a business undergoing growth, with responsibility for shaping debt recovery strategy, improving customer outcomes, and strengthening operational controls across collections and litigation activities.
Jun 16, 2026
Contractor
Collections Manager (Fixed Term Contract - 6-12 Months) Location: Melton Mowbray Contract: Fixed Term Contract (6-12 Months) Salary: Competitive The Opportunity Red Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of our client, a specialist debt collection business, for an experienced Collections Manager to join the organisation on a 6-12 month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will oversee the end-to-end collections and litigation lifecycle, manage key third-party relationships, and drive improved recovery outcomes while maintaining strong regulatory compliance. This role would suit an experienced collections professional with a strong regulatory background, who is comfortable operating both strategically and operationally in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Develop, create, and execute a strategic business plan for historic and aged debt, with a focus on maximising recoveries and reducing future risk. Lead the end-to-end collections lifecycle, including pre-arrears prevention, collections activity, litigation management, and recovery strategies. Work closely with litigators and legal partners to oversee cases through the litigation process and ensure commercially effective outcomes. Manage and oversee relationships with third-party suppliers, collection agencies, legal partners, and external stakeholders. Design and implement effective pre-arrears strategies aimed at improving customer outcomes. Take ownership of both internal and external late-stage debt management activities across problematic and aged debt portfolios. Develop, manage, and monitor credit loss models and performance frameworks to support decision-making and forecasting. Analyse portfolio performance, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to improve collection effectiveness. Ensure all collections and recovery activities operate within regulatory frameworks and customer treatment standards. Provide leadership and direction across collections activity, driving operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives. Skills & Experience Required Proven experience in a senior collections, recoveries, or debt management role within regulated financial services or debt collection environments. Strong understanding of FCA regulations and experience operating within highly regulated frameworks. Demonstrated experience developing and executing collections strategies for aged, problematic, or distressed debt portfolios. Experience managing end-to-end litigation processes and working directly with legal partners and litigators. Strong knowledge of collections operations, arrears management, recoveries, and credit risk principles. Experience developing credit loss models, forecasting methodologies, and performance reporting. Proven capability managing third-party suppliers and outsourced collections partners. Strong analytical and commercial mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions. Ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions and operate effectively in a change-focused environment. Strong leadership capability with the confidence to build and implement new strategies quickly. Desirable Experience Experience working with problematic, vulnerable, or high-risk customer debt portfolios. Why Apply? This role offers the opportunity to make a measurable impact within a business undergoing growth, with responsibility for shaping debt recovery strategy, improving customer outcomes, and strengthening operational controls across collections and litigation activities.
Senior Technical Manager Normanton 90'000 - 100'000 + Leading Package + Pension + Benefits + Training + ' Immediate Start' I'm currently partnering with a well-established and growing food manufacturing business to recruit an experienced Senior Technical Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a proven technical leader from an FMCG food manufacturing background to take ownership of Technical, Quality and Food Safety across two manufacturing sites. This is a high-profile Senior Technical Manager leadership role that will see you working closely with the senior leadership team to drive standards, develop teams, and ensure the business remains at the forefront of food safety, compliance and quality excellence. Your Role As A Senior Technical Manager Will Include: Lead the Technical and Quality functions across two manufacturing sites. Drive Food Safety, Quality Standards, Product Authenticity and continuous improvement initiatives. Maintain and develop robust HACCP systems and ensure compliance across all operations. Ensure the legality, safety and integrity of all products manufactured. Champion and embed a strong Food Safety and Quality Culture throughout the business. Maintain certification against key industry standards including BRCGS, BMPA and retailer requirements. Lead all customer, third-party and regulatory audits, ensuring successful outcomes. Take ownership of food safety incidents, product recalls and withdrawals should they arise. Develop, coach and inspire Technical, Quality and Hygiene teams to achieve best-in-class performance. As A Senior Technical Manager You Will Have: Significant Technical Management experience within FMCG food manufacturing. Proven experience leading BRCGS and customer audits. Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety legislation, quality systems and compliance - LEVEL 4 REQUIRED Experience managing food safety incidents, recalls and crisis situations.
Jun 16, 2026
Full time
Senior Technical Manager Normanton 90'000 - 100'000 + Leading Package + Pension + Benefits + Training + ' Immediate Start' I'm currently partnering with a well-established and growing food manufacturing business to recruit an experienced Senior Technical Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a proven technical leader from an FMCG food manufacturing background to take ownership of Technical, Quality and Food Safety across two manufacturing sites. This is a high-profile Senior Technical Manager leadership role that will see you working closely with the senior leadership team to drive standards, develop teams, and ensure the business remains at the forefront of food safety, compliance and quality excellence. Your Role As A Senior Technical Manager Will Include: Lead the Technical and Quality functions across two manufacturing sites. Drive Food Safety, Quality Standards, Product Authenticity and continuous improvement initiatives. Maintain and develop robust HACCP systems and ensure compliance across all operations. Ensure the legality, safety and integrity of all products manufactured. Champion and embed a strong Food Safety and Quality Culture throughout the business. Maintain certification against key industry standards including BRCGS, BMPA and retailer requirements. Lead all customer, third-party and regulatory audits, ensuring successful outcomes. Take ownership of food safety incidents, product recalls and withdrawals should they arise. Develop, coach and inspire Technical, Quality and Hygiene teams to achieve best-in-class performance. As A Senior Technical Manager You Will Have: Significant Technical Management experience within FMCG food manufacturing. Proven experience leading BRCGS and customer audits. Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety legislation, quality systems and compliance - LEVEL 4 REQUIRED Experience managing food safety incidents, recalls and crisis situations.
Our Client is a global specialist in corporate, fund and active wealth services and are looking for a Client Support Administrator to join their busy administration team. The Client Support Administrator will: Undertake periodic and trigger event reviews for new and existing client entities Ensure that review findings are concise and accurate Review CDD document received and carry out an assessment on the certifier Demonstrate effective communication, ensuring the objectives, initiatives and information is cascaded to team/direct reports Undertake role specific tasks to support the Client Support Senior Manager Ensure that their time is recorded accurately and that timesheets are submitted promptly Support the Administration Teams enabling them to focus on Client relationships Develop and maintain knowledge of control documents, policies, procedures and processes Maintain a sound understanding of key risks, legal, regulatory and AML obligations applicable to the business' operations and their impacts on the business. Ensure clear understanding of the business' Risk Appetite Statement Encourage a culture of compliance by building strong relationships within the business The ideal candidate for the role of Client Support Administrator will have: 2-5 years experience working in a similar support role A demonstrable track record within the offshore financial services industry, with experience of the administration of trust and company structures and experience in implementing CDD policies and procedures in the review of client files A good understanding of Anti Money Laundering, Countering the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing legislation, codes of practice and regulatory guidance as well as industry best practice is essential, together with company and trust regulation Fluent in English, with strong verbal and written communication skills which are critical to the position Ability to deal with structures and understand regulatory and policy requirements Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Strong relationship building skills Desirable: An understanding of NavOne would be advantageous but is not essential as training will be provided
Jun 16, 2026
Full time
Our Client is a global specialist in corporate, fund and active wealth services and are looking for a Client Support Administrator to join their busy administration team. The Client Support Administrator will: Undertake periodic and trigger event reviews for new and existing client entities Ensure that review findings are concise and accurate Review CDD document received and carry out an assessment on the certifier Demonstrate effective communication, ensuring the objectives, initiatives and information is cascaded to team/direct reports Undertake role specific tasks to support the Client Support Senior Manager Ensure that their time is recorded accurately and that timesheets are submitted promptly Support the Administration Teams enabling them to focus on Client relationships Develop and maintain knowledge of control documents, policies, procedures and processes Maintain a sound understanding of key risks, legal, regulatory and AML obligations applicable to the business' operations and their impacts on the business. Ensure clear understanding of the business' Risk Appetite Statement Encourage a culture of compliance by building strong relationships within the business The ideal candidate for the role of Client Support Administrator will have: 2-5 years experience working in a similar support role A demonstrable track record within the offshore financial services industry, with experience of the administration of trust and company structures and experience in implementing CDD policies and procedures in the review of client files A good understanding of Anti Money Laundering, Countering the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing legislation, codes of practice and regulatory guidance as well as industry best practice is essential, together with company and trust regulation Fluent in English, with strong verbal and written communication skills which are critical to the position Ability to deal with structures and understand regulatory and policy requirements Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Strong relationship building skills Desirable: An understanding of NavOne would be advantageous but is not essential as training will be provided
Reporting directly to the COO, you'll be responsible for ensuring the smooth, efficient delivery of business operations while driving continuous improvement, innovation, and long-term growth. Client Details This is a high-visibility, high-impact role where you'll operate at the heart of the business-partnering with senior stakeholders, influencing strategy, and turning ambitious plans into tangible results. Description This position offers a unique blend of operational leadership, strategic delivery, and transformation. You'll act as a trusted partner to the COO and senior leadership, ensuring that the Liverpool office operates at the highest standards while supporting the firm's wider regional and global objectives. Alongside day-to-day operational excellence, you'll play a key role in maturing processes, embedding data-driven decision making, and integrating AI and automation into business services workflows. Operational Leadership & Delivery Support the COO and Head of Liverpool in the strategic management and ongoing development of the office Oversee the delivery of efficient, high-quality business services, ensuring consistency and operational excellence Act as the central point of contact for office-wide operational matters, proactively resolving issues and removing barriers Build strong, trusted relationships with partners, fee-earners, and business support functions Ensure service levels, turnaround times, and client experience standards are consistently met Strategy, Change & Integration Translate strategic priorities into practical, deliverable actions across the Liverpool office Lead and support cross-functional projects and transformation initiatives Act as a key anchor for change and integration activity, ensuring alignment with wider organisational goals Drive continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to enhance processes, services, and performance Promote a culture of accountability, efficiency, and measurable outcomes Innovation & AI Adoption Work closely with technology and innovation teams to bring AI strategies to life within operations Identify opportunities to introduce automation, intelligent workflows, and new tools Lead the embedding and adoption of AI-enabled processes across teams Champion a mindset of innovation, curiosity, and smarter ways of working People, Culture & Engagement Maintain a visible leadership presence, fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing office culture Act as a connector across teams, ensuring alignment between functions and leadership Support engagement initiatives, office experience, and hybrid working practices Provide leadership to internal groups and committees, strengthening collaboration and communication Ensure the office remains a vibrant, engaged, and supportive environment Community & External Engagement Act as an ambassador for the Liverpool office, both internally and externally Build and maintain relationships with local organisations and community groups Lead community and engagement initiatives that reflect a strong commitment to the region Oversee social and engagement programmes that foster connection, belonging, and pride Governance, Risk & Performance Support business continuity planning and resilience frameworks Work closely with risk and operational teams to ensure robust processes are in place Represent the Liverpool office in firm-wide operational forums Manage operational and social budgets, ensuring effective resource allocation Profile A successful Service Delivery Manager should have: A strong background in the legal sector or professional services industry. Proven ability to manage and optimise service delivery processes. Excellent organisational and project management skills. Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities. A good understanding of legal and regulatory compliance requirements. Job Offer Competitive salary ranging from 80,000 to 100,000 per annum. Comprehensive and excellent benefits package. Opportunities to work within a well-established professional services organisation in London. A chance to make a meaningful impact in the legal sector. If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Service Delivery Manager in the professional services industry, apply today to join a respected organisation based in London!
Jun 16, 2026
Full time
Reporting directly to the COO, you'll be responsible for ensuring the smooth, efficient delivery of business operations while driving continuous improvement, innovation, and long-term growth. Client Details This is a high-visibility, high-impact role where you'll operate at the heart of the business-partnering with senior stakeholders, influencing strategy, and turning ambitious plans into tangible results. Description This position offers a unique blend of operational leadership, strategic delivery, and transformation. You'll act as a trusted partner to the COO and senior leadership, ensuring that the Liverpool office operates at the highest standards while supporting the firm's wider regional and global objectives. Alongside day-to-day operational excellence, you'll play a key role in maturing processes, embedding data-driven decision making, and integrating AI and automation into business services workflows. Operational Leadership & Delivery Support the COO and Head of Liverpool in the strategic management and ongoing development of the office Oversee the delivery of efficient, high-quality business services, ensuring consistency and operational excellence Act as the central point of contact for office-wide operational matters, proactively resolving issues and removing barriers Build strong, trusted relationships with partners, fee-earners, and business support functions Ensure service levels, turnaround times, and client experience standards are consistently met Strategy, Change & Integration Translate strategic priorities into practical, deliverable actions across the Liverpool office Lead and support cross-functional projects and transformation initiatives Act as a key anchor for change and integration activity, ensuring alignment with wider organisational goals Drive continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to enhance processes, services, and performance Promote a culture of accountability, efficiency, and measurable outcomes Innovation & AI Adoption Work closely with technology and innovation teams to bring AI strategies to life within operations Identify opportunities to introduce automation, intelligent workflows, and new tools Lead the embedding and adoption of AI-enabled processes across teams Champion a mindset of innovation, curiosity, and smarter ways of working People, Culture & Engagement Maintain a visible leadership presence, fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing office culture Act as a connector across teams, ensuring alignment between functions and leadership Support engagement initiatives, office experience, and hybrid working practices Provide leadership to internal groups and committees, strengthening collaboration and communication Ensure the office remains a vibrant, engaged, and supportive environment Community & External Engagement Act as an ambassador for the Liverpool office, both internally and externally Build and maintain relationships with local organisations and community groups Lead community and engagement initiatives that reflect a strong commitment to the region Oversee social and engagement programmes that foster connection, belonging, and pride Governance, Risk & Performance Support business continuity planning and resilience frameworks Work closely with risk and operational teams to ensure robust processes are in place Represent the Liverpool office in firm-wide operational forums Manage operational and social budgets, ensuring effective resource allocation Profile A successful Service Delivery Manager should have: A strong background in the legal sector or professional services industry. Proven ability to manage and optimise service delivery processes. Excellent organisational and project management skills. Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities. A good understanding of legal and regulatory compliance requirements. Job Offer Competitive salary ranging from 80,000 to 100,000 per annum. Comprehensive and excellent benefits package. Opportunities to work within a well-established professional services organisation in London. A chance to make a meaningful impact in the legal sector. If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Service Delivery Manager in the professional services industry, apply today to join a respected organisation based in London!
The Interim Category Manager (Capex) will oversee and manage procurement activities, ensuring efficient and cost-effective sourcing strategies. This temporary role, based in Birmingham, requires a professional with expertise in capital expenditure procurement and category management. Client Details The hiring organisation is a well-established entity within the public sector. They operate as part of a medium-sized team, focusing on delivering procurement excellence and optimising supply chain operations. Description Develop and implement category strategies for capital expenditure procurement. Manage supplier relationships to ensure compliance and performance standards are met. Conduct market analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and innovative suppliers. Lead tendering processes and negotiate contracts to achieve optimal terms. Collaborate with stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business objectives. Monitor procurement performance and provide regular reporting to senior management. Ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements in all procurement activities. Provide guidance and support to junior team members in the procurement process. Profile Proven expertise in category management and capital expenditure procurement. Strong negotiation and supplier management skills. Experience with PA 23 and PCR 2015 Demonstrated ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies. Knowledge of procurement regulations and compliance. Excellent analytical and communication skills. Job Offer Competitive daily rate between 450 and 500 (outside ir35) 6-month contract with possibility to extend Opportunity to work within a respected organisation in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional to make a difference in a key procurement role. Apply now to join the team as an Interim Category Manager!
Jun 16, 2026
Contractor
The Interim Category Manager (Capex) will oversee and manage procurement activities, ensuring efficient and cost-effective sourcing strategies. This temporary role, based in Birmingham, requires a professional with expertise in capital expenditure procurement and category management. Client Details The hiring organisation is a well-established entity within the public sector. They operate as part of a medium-sized team, focusing on delivering procurement excellence and optimising supply chain operations. Description Develop and implement category strategies for capital expenditure procurement. Manage supplier relationships to ensure compliance and performance standards are met. Conduct market analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and innovative suppliers. Lead tendering processes and negotiate contracts to achieve optimal terms. Collaborate with stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business objectives. Monitor procurement performance and provide regular reporting to senior management. Ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements in all procurement activities. Provide guidance and support to junior team members in the procurement process. Profile Proven expertise in category management and capital expenditure procurement. Strong negotiation and supplier management skills. Experience with PA 23 and PCR 2015 Demonstrated ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies. Knowledge of procurement regulations and compliance. Excellent analytical and communication skills. Job Offer Competitive daily rate between 450 and 500 (outside ir35) 6-month contract with possibility to extend Opportunity to work within a respected organisation in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional to make a difference in a key procurement role. Apply now to join the team as an Interim Category Manager!
Join Ofwat's Casework and Enforcement Team as an Enforcement Principal. We have 3 Permanent contracts available Office Location: Birmingham (B5 4UA) with hybrid working About Us We're Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority - a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. As the economic regulator of water and wastewater companies in England and Wales, our role is to enable, incentivise and hold companies to account for providing the very best for customers, communities and the environment. We also oversee the markets in the water sector to ensure they're working for customers. Following the Independent Water Commission's Final Report and subsequent White Paper - 'New Vision for Water' , the UK government has set out a bold new direction - one that brings together expertise from across the sector to deliver better outcomes for customers and the environment. The Role As a Principal, you will provide expert management, support, and leadership in the delivery of Ofwat's statutory enforcement functions. This will include leading the effective and efficient delivery of enforcement investigations and compliance monitoring activities (under the Water Industry Act 1991 and/or Competition Act 1998). As required, you may also sponsor the delivery of smaller scale customer dispute cases and policy work delivered by colleagues in our wider team. Key deliverables In this role you will be expected to: Successfully manage the delivery of enforcement investigations (under the Water Industry Act 1991 and/or the Competition Act 1998), compliance monitoring activities, and/or policy projects. This will require: Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills that enable you to understand and apply relevant legal and policy frameworks; The ability to develop and deliver at pace against project plans to meet agreed deadlines; Managing multi-disciplinary teams; Understanding and managing the interdependencies, strategic links and stakeholders relevant to your project delivery; The ability to identify, mitigate and manage relevant issues and risks and to escalate these where appropriate; Excellent writing and presenting skills to clearly and concisely present evidence-based conclusions and recommendations to a range of audiences (ranging from individual customers to the Ofwat Board); and Independently managing your own varied workload as well as making day to-day operational decisions within our delegations and decision-making framework. Provide visible leadership and guidance to members of the Casework and Enforcement team to help develop the skills and experience of its junior members and to support all team members' professional development. Act as a People Leader and/or Project Manager, taking on budget management responsibilities and people management responsibilities where appropriate, in line with Ofwat's Governance Framework. Create and champion an inclusive working environment that supports growth, well-being, and continuous improvement in our delivery. Listen to, influence and work with complex, and sometimes difficult, external stakeholders to optimise the impact of our work, including water companies, other regulators, representative bodies, Government departments, and customers. You must be able to establish and maintain these relationships and operate independently of senior management where necessary and appropriate. Engage effectively with internal stakeholders to share insights and expertise from and for our casework and enforcement activities, so that we are managing interdependencies and effectively focusing our combined efforts to deliver better outcomes for customers and the environment. Role model our values and ways of working and be an active contributor to the corporate activities that make Ofwat a great place to work. About You Below are some of the key essential experience, skills & knowledge required for this post: Lead criterion: Proven track record of applying legal and analytical frameworks to deliver successful outcomes on large and/or complex regulatory investigations or compliance projects, under sector-specific legislation and/or competition law. Lead criterion: Experience of effectively and efficiently planning, prioritising and managing the delivery of large projects and programmes of work, including through leadership of multi-disciplinary teams. Degree level qualification in an analytical discipline or demonstrable relevant experience in an analytical / legal / economics-focused role. Experience of identifying, analysing and interpreting a range of qualitative and quantitative data and insights (including via data manipulation in excel or other software) to enable evidence-based decisions on complex problems. Experience of communicating complex information in writing and verbally, so that it is clear and persuasive to a range of audience types. Experience as a line manager and/or project manager, with responsibilities for managing people and supporting growth, inclusion and well-being. Experience of appropriately identifying, mitigating and managing risks and issues and their implications for project outcomes. Experience of building and maintaining constructive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and expectations, and to influence and collaborate effectively to deliver desired outcomes. Why You Should Join Us: People Centric: Our people are at the heart of Ofwat and everything we do - we ensure all voices are heard and treat each other with respect; you'll be given the autonomy and the support to do your role in the best way. Innovative Work Environment: We embrace agile and new ways of working and have a culture build on trust, flexibility, and collaboration. Development Opportunities: Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with the benefits of in person collaboration in our Birmingham offices. Good employer pension contributions 25 days' annual leave, increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave. Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership. Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies. Up to 3 volunteering days per year. Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work. Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life. Follow the link to Apply for full details about the role, please ensure you have submitted your Applications in full before the below deadline. Closing date: 23.55 on 12 July 2026
Jun 16, 2026
Full time
Join Ofwat's Casework and Enforcement Team as an Enforcement Principal. We have 3 Permanent contracts available Office Location: Birmingham (B5 4UA) with hybrid working About Us We're Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority - a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. As the economic regulator of water and wastewater companies in England and Wales, our role is to enable, incentivise and hold companies to account for providing the very best for customers, communities and the environment. We also oversee the markets in the water sector to ensure they're working for customers. Following the Independent Water Commission's Final Report and subsequent White Paper - 'New Vision for Water' , the UK government has set out a bold new direction - one that brings together expertise from across the sector to deliver better outcomes for customers and the environment. The Role As a Principal, you will provide expert management, support, and leadership in the delivery of Ofwat's statutory enforcement functions. This will include leading the effective and efficient delivery of enforcement investigations and compliance monitoring activities (under the Water Industry Act 1991 and/or Competition Act 1998). As required, you may also sponsor the delivery of smaller scale customer dispute cases and policy work delivered by colleagues in our wider team. Key deliverables In this role you will be expected to: Successfully manage the delivery of enforcement investigations (under the Water Industry Act 1991 and/or the Competition Act 1998), compliance monitoring activities, and/or policy projects. This will require: Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills that enable you to understand and apply relevant legal and policy frameworks; The ability to develop and deliver at pace against project plans to meet agreed deadlines; Managing multi-disciplinary teams; Understanding and managing the interdependencies, strategic links and stakeholders relevant to your project delivery; The ability to identify, mitigate and manage relevant issues and risks and to escalate these where appropriate; Excellent writing and presenting skills to clearly and concisely present evidence-based conclusions and recommendations to a range of audiences (ranging from individual customers to the Ofwat Board); and Independently managing your own varied workload as well as making day to-day operational decisions within our delegations and decision-making framework. Provide visible leadership and guidance to members of the Casework and Enforcement team to help develop the skills and experience of its junior members and to support all team members' professional development. Act as a People Leader and/or Project Manager, taking on budget management responsibilities and people management responsibilities where appropriate, in line with Ofwat's Governance Framework. Create and champion an inclusive working environment that supports growth, well-being, and continuous improvement in our delivery. Listen to, influence and work with complex, and sometimes difficult, external stakeholders to optimise the impact of our work, including water companies, other regulators, representative bodies, Government departments, and customers. You must be able to establish and maintain these relationships and operate independently of senior management where necessary and appropriate. Engage effectively with internal stakeholders to share insights and expertise from and for our casework and enforcement activities, so that we are managing interdependencies and effectively focusing our combined efforts to deliver better outcomes for customers and the environment. Role model our values and ways of working and be an active contributor to the corporate activities that make Ofwat a great place to work. About You Below are some of the key essential experience, skills & knowledge required for this post: Lead criterion: Proven track record of applying legal and analytical frameworks to deliver successful outcomes on large and/or complex regulatory investigations or compliance projects, under sector-specific legislation and/or competition law. Lead criterion: Experience of effectively and efficiently planning, prioritising and managing the delivery of large projects and programmes of work, including through leadership of multi-disciplinary teams. Degree level qualification in an analytical discipline or demonstrable relevant experience in an analytical / legal / economics-focused role. Experience of identifying, analysing and interpreting a range of qualitative and quantitative data and insights (including via data manipulation in excel or other software) to enable evidence-based decisions on complex problems. Experience of communicating complex information in writing and verbally, so that it is clear and persuasive to a range of audience types. Experience as a line manager and/or project manager, with responsibilities for managing people and supporting growth, inclusion and well-being. Experience of appropriately identifying, mitigating and managing risks and issues and their implications for project outcomes. Experience of building and maintaining constructive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and expectations, and to influence and collaborate effectively to deliver desired outcomes. Why You Should Join Us: People Centric: Our people are at the heart of Ofwat and everything we do - we ensure all voices are heard and treat each other with respect; you'll be given the autonomy and the support to do your role in the best way. Innovative Work Environment: We embrace agile and new ways of working and have a culture build on trust, flexibility, and collaboration. Development Opportunities: Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with the benefits of in person collaboration in our Birmingham offices. Good employer pension contributions 25 days' annual leave, increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave. Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership. Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies. Up to 3 volunteering days per year. Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work. Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life. Follow the link to Apply for full details about the role, please ensure you have submitted your Applications in full before the below deadline. Closing date: 23.55 on 12 July 2026
Trading Standards Officer An excellent opportunity for a motivated Trading Standards Officer with enforcement, compliance, inspections, investigations and regulatory knowledge. FULL OR PART-QUALIFIED Applications from candidates who are fully qualified in other Trading Standards legislative areas, as well as part qualified applicants who have successfully completed or are currently undertaking food or feed modules will be considered. If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: Compliance Officer, Enforcement Officer, Regulatory Officer, Weights and Measures Officer, Animal Health Officer SALARY (Part-Qualified Grade 9): £32,347 to £34,317 per annum + Generous Benefits (see below) SALARY (Fully Qualified Grade 11): £39,865 to £43,270 per annum + Generous Benefits (see below) LOCATION: Hybrid / Matlock, Derbyshire, East Midlands JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent (Part-Time Hours can be considered) WORKING HOURS: 37 Hours per Week JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Trading Standards Officer to join a supportive and busy team working across food standards, feed hygiene, weights and measures, animal health and consumer protection. As a Trading Standards Officer you will help protect residents, support businesses and tackle unfair, unsafe and illegal trading practices through advice, education and enforcement. The Trading Standards Officer will undertake inspections, audits, sampling, investigations and project work, while providing clear technical advice to businesses, consumers and partner agencies. DUTIES Your duties as the Trading Standards Officer include: Inspections and Audits: Undertake inspections, audits and sampling to ensure compliance with Trading Standards legislation Investigations: Assess and investigate complaints, gather evidence and support appropriate criminal or civil enforcement action Business Advice: Provide clear, accurate and technical advice to help businesses meet their legal obligations Consumer Support: Advise consumers and community groups on Trading Standards matters and legal requirements Project Work: Participate in surveys, inspections and compliance projects designed to improve business standards Evidence Preparation: Prepare witness statements, reports and investigation documentation, giving evidence in court where required Partnership Working: Liaise with partner agencies, enforcement authorities and government departments, sharing intelligence where appropriate Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records and use relevant IT and management information systems, including ARCUS Service Improvement: Support service improvement initiatives and designated divisional functions Team Working: Work proactively and reactively under the guidance of senior officers and managers CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIAL Qualifications: DTS or full DCATS qualification, including food and/or feed, or antecedents with demonstrated competency for Grade 11 appointment Part-Qualified Applicants: Completed or currently undertaking the food or feed module for Grade 9 appointment Trading Standards Knowledge: Good working knowledge across a defined range of Trading Standards functions Legislation: Ability to analyse, interpret and clearly explain technical and legal information Investigations: Experience of undertaking investigations, addressing enquiries and preparing project reports Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills with confidence dealing with businesses and the public Organisation: Ability to plan workloads, meet deadlines and work with minimal supervision as part of a team IT Skills: Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and relevant management information systems Travel: Manual UK driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use DESIRABLE Specialist Knowledge: statutory weights and measures qualification Animal Health: experience with animal health and welfare Food And Feed: competency in accordance with Food and/or Feed Law Codes of Practice Complex Investigations: experience carrying out in-depth or complex Trading Standards investigations with successful outcomes Presentations: experience delivering presentations on Trading Standards topics Team Support: experience training, supervising or supporting colleagues Partnerships: experience liaising with other enforcement agencies and partner organisations BENEFITS Generous Annual Leave Scheme (25 days increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service): Ensuring a healthy work-life balance. (Grade 9) Generous Annual Leave Scheme (27 days increasing to 32 days after 5 years' service): Ensuring a healthy work-life balance. (Grade 11) Flexi Time Scheme: Up to two days flexi leave every four weeks (pro rata for part-time employees), subject to service needs Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and "Wisdom" app Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Encouraging environmentally friendly commuting options Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits and discounts APPLY TODAY By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. JOB REF: AWDO-P14778 Full-Time or Part-Time, Permanent Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Matlock, Derbyshire, East Midlands. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online. AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency. awd online
Jun 16, 2026
Full time
Trading Standards Officer An excellent opportunity for a motivated Trading Standards Officer with enforcement, compliance, inspections, investigations and regulatory knowledge. FULL OR PART-QUALIFIED Applications from candidates who are fully qualified in other Trading Standards legislative areas, as well as part qualified applicants who have successfully completed or are currently undertaking food or feed modules will be considered. If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: Compliance Officer, Enforcement Officer, Regulatory Officer, Weights and Measures Officer, Animal Health Officer SALARY (Part-Qualified Grade 9): £32,347 to £34,317 per annum + Generous Benefits (see below) SALARY (Fully Qualified Grade 11): £39,865 to £43,270 per annum + Generous Benefits (see below) LOCATION: Hybrid / Matlock, Derbyshire, East Midlands JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent (Part-Time Hours can be considered) WORKING HOURS: 37 Hours per Week JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Trading Standards Officer to join a supportive and busy team working across food standards, feed hygiene, weights and measures, animal health and consumer protection. As a Trading Standards Officer you will help protect residents, support businesses and tackle unfair, unsafe and illegal trading practices through advice, education and enforcement. The Trading Standards Officer will undertake inspections, audits, sampling, investigations and project work, while providing clear technical advice to businesses, consumers and partner agencies. DUTIES Your duties as the Trading Standards Officer include: Inspections and Audits: Undertake inspections, audits and sampling to ensure compliance with Trading Standards legislation Investigations: Assess and investigate complaints, gather evidence and support appropriate criminal or civil enforcement action Business Advice: Provide clear, accurate and technical advice to help businesses meet their legal obligations Consumer Support: Advise consumers and community groups on Trading Standards matters and legal requirements Project Work: Participate in surveys, inspections and compliance projects designed to improve business standards Evidence Preparation: Prepare witness statements, reports and investigation documentation, giving evidence in court where required Partnership Working: Liaise with partner agencies, enforcement authorities and government departments, sharing intelligence where appropriate Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records and use relevant IT and management information systems, including ARCUS Service Improvement: Support service improvement initiatives and designated divisional functions Team Working: Work proactively and reactively under the guidance of senior officers and managers CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIAL Qualifications: DTS or full DCATS qualification, including food and/or feed, or antecedents with demonstrated competency for Grade 11 appointment Part-Qualified Applicants: Completed or currently undertaking the food or feed module for Grade 9 appointment Trading Standards Knowledge: Good working knowledge across a defined range of Trading Standards functions Legislation: Ability to analyse, interpret and clearly explain technical and legal information Investigations: Experience of undertaking investigations, addressing enquiries and preparing project reports Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills with confidence dealing with businesses and the public Organisation: Ability to plan workloads, meet deadlines and work with minimal supervision as part of a team IT Skills: Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and relevant management information systems Travel: Manual UK driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use DESIRABLE Specialist Knowledge: statutory weights and measures qualification Animal Health: experience with animal health and welfare Food And Feed: competency in accordance with Food and/or Feed Law Codes of Practice Complex Investigations: experience carrying out in-depth or complex Trading Standards investigations with successful outcomes Presentations: experience delivering presentations on Trading Standards topics Team Support: experience training, supervising or supporting colleagues Partnerships: experience liaising with other enforcement agencies and partner organisations BENEFITS Generous Annual Leave Scheme (25 days increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service): Ensuring a healthy work-life balance. (Grade 9) Generous Annual Leave Scheme (27 days increasing to 32 days after 5 years' service): Ensuring a healthy work-life balance. (Grade 11) Flexi Time Scheme: Up to two days flexi leave every four weeks (pro rata for part-time employees), subject to service needs Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and "Wisdom" app Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Encouraging environmentally friendly commuting options Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits and discounts APPLY TODAY By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. JOB REF: AWDO-P14778 Full-Time or Part-Time, Permanent Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Matlock, Derbyshire, East Midlands. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online. AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency. awd online
Health & Safety Officer An established UK manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager to lead and continuously improve HSE performance across a complex, multi-process manufacturing site. This is a highly operational, hands-on role covering foundry, machining, fabrication, assembly and office operations, alongside associated business units. Reporting into senior site leadership, the HSE Manager will play a key role in embedding a pragmatic, proactive safety culture while ensuring full legal compliance and consistent audit readiness.The role suits a visible, credible HSE leader who can influence at all levels, balance compliance with operational realities, and drive continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Lead and continuously improve health, safety and environmental performance across a complex manufacturing site, ensuring full compliance with UK legislation and internal standards. Maintain audit readiness across statutory inspections, regulatory requirements and management systems, including ISO 45001 and ISO 14001. Act as a visible, hands-on HSE leader, promoting a positive and proactive safety culture and engaging employees and managers at all levels. Oversee risk management processes, ensuring risk assessments, safe systems of work and controls are practical, current and consistently applied. Lead incident investigations, audits and inspections, embedding robust root-cause analysis and effective corrective action. Drive PUWER compliance and equipment safety, working closely with engineering and operations to address machine guarding and emergency stop standards. Support maintenance, facilities and contractor activities, including review and approval of RAMS, SSOW and safe delivery of contractor works. Manage environmental compliance and improvement initiatives, supporting sustainability, waste reduction and emissions control. Contribute to emergency preparedness, fire safety and occupational health programmes, supporting individual risk assessments and return-to-work processes. Report HSE performance and risks to senior leadership, contributing to site-wide strategy, capital planning and continuous improvement initiatives. About You Proven experience in a senior HSE role within a manufacturing or industrial environment Strong working knowledge of UK HSE legislation, including PUWER and risk management Experienced in audits, inspections and incident investigations NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 qualification) Pragmatic, postinfectiously leadership style with strong influencing skills Confident engaging operational teams, managers and senior stakeholders Organised, analytical and comfortable working in a highly operational environment The salary on offer for this role is up to £55,000 per annum. If this is of interest apply now or get in touch!
Jun 16, 2026
Full time
Health & Safety Officer An established UK manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager to lead and continuously improve HSE performance across a complex, multi-process manufacturing site. This is a highly operational, hands-on role covering foundry, machining, fabrication, assembly and office operations, alongside associated business units. Reporting into senior site leadership, the HSE Manager will play a key role in embedding a pragmatic, proactive safety culture while ensuring full legal compliance and consistent audit readiness.The role suits a visible, credible HSE leader who can influence at all levels, balance compliance with operational realities, and drive continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Lead and continuously improve health, safety and environmental performance across a complex manufacturing site, ensuring full compliance with UK legislation and internal standards. Maintain audit readiness across statutory inspections, regulatory requirements and management systems, including ISO 45001 and ISO 14001. Act as a visible, hands-on HSE leader, promoting a positive and proactive safety culture and engaging employees and managers at all levels. Oversee risk management processes, ensuring risk assessments, safe systems of work and controls are practical, current and consistently applied. Lead incident investigations, audits and inspections, embedding robust root-cause analysis and effective corrective action. Drive PUWER compliance and equipment safety, working closely with engineering and operations to address machine guarding and emergency stop standards. Support maintenance, facilities and contractor activities, including review and approval of RAMS, SSOW and safe delivery of contractor works. Manage environmental compliance and improvement initiatives, supporting sustainability, waste reduction and emissions control. Contribute to emergency preparedness, fire safety and occupational health programmes, supporting individual risk assessments and return-to-work processes. Report HSE performance and risks to senior leadership, contributing to site-wide strategy, capital planning and continuous improvement initiatives. About You Proven experience in a senior HSE role within a manufacturing or industrial environment Strong working knowledge of UK HSE legislation, including PUWER and risk management Experienced in audits, inspections and incident investigations NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 qualification) Pragmatic, postinfectiously leadership style with strong influencing skills Confident engaging operational teams, managers and senior stakeholders Organised, analytical and comfortable working in a highly operational environment The salary on offer for this role is up to £55,000 per annum. If this is of interest apply now or get in touch!
4Recruitment Services are seeking to recruit an experienced and customer-focused Housing Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality housing and neighbourhood services. You will manage a team delivering key housing functions, including tenancy management, income collection, leasehold services, empty homes, and customer support, ensuring excellent outcomes for residents and communities. Working collaboratively with colleagues and partners, you will drive service improvement, support staff performance, and ensure services are delivered in line with housing legislation, organisational policies, and best practice. You will play a key role in promoting sustainable tenancies, enhancing customer satisfaction, and creating safe, thriving neighbourhoods DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Lead and manage a high-performing, customer-focused housing management service, ensuring excellent service delivery across tenancy management, income collection, empty homes, leasehold services, customer support, and neighbourhood management. Promote early intervention, prevention, and customer resilience by ensuring staff use effective approaches that support sustainable tenancies and positive outcomes for residents. Provide leadership, guidance, and support to staff managing complex cases, including anti-social behaviour, rent arrears, safeguarding concerns, mental health challenges, and tenancy breaches. Ensure compliance with relevant housing legislation, regulatory requirements, policies, and codes of practice, including managing legal proceedings, housing fraud investigations, court action, and First Tier Tribunal cases where appropriate. Oversee team performance, monitoring key performance indicators and implementing service improvements to enhance customer satisfaction and operational effectiveness. Plan, coordinate, and allocate resources effectively to meet service priorities, workload demands, and organisational objectives. Manage escalated customer enquiries and complaints, supporting staff through coaching and development to build confidence and improve future service delivery. Develop and maintain effective partnerships with internal teams, local authorities, legal services, community organisations, and other external stakeholders to deliver positive outcomes for customers and communities. Prepare and present professional reports, case documentation, and communications for senior management, legal proceedings, tribunals, reviews, and external partners. Contribute to service planning, organisational projects, policy development, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring services remain responsive to changing customer needs and legislative requirements. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE: Experience of Sheltered Housing/Independent Living and experience of investigating formal complaints. CIH Level 4 qualification, or willingness to work towards obtaining it. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively and sensitively with a range of internal and external stakeholders in person, by telephone, and in writing. Proven track record of delivering targets and achieving goals within operational plans. Able to advise staff how to respond for non-routine Housing Management decisions that may fall outside of standard procedure, seeking guidance where appropriate Standard DBS check Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer. To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies, please contact our Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
Jun 16, 2026
Contractor
4Recruitment Services are seeking to recruit an experienced and customer-focused Housing Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality housing and neighbourhood services. You will manage a team delivering key housing functions, including tenancy management, income collection, leasehold services, empty homes, and customer support, ensuring excellent outcomes for residents and communities. Working collaboratively with colleagues and partners, you will drive service improvement, support staff performance, and ensure services are delivered in line with housing legislation, organisational policies, and best practice. You will play a key role in promoting sustainable tenancies, enhancing customer satisfaction, and creating safe, thriving neighbourhoods DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Lead and manage a high-performing, customer-focused housing management service, ensuring excellent service delivery across tenancy management, income collection, empty homes, leasehold services, customer support, and neighbourhood management. Promote early intervention, prevention, and customer resilience by ensuring staff use effective approaches that support sustainable tenancies and positive outcomes for residents. Provide leadership, guidance, and support to staff managing complex cases, including anti-social behaviour, rent arrears, safeguarding concerns, mental health challenges, and tenancy breaches. Ensure compliance with relevant housing legislation, regulatory requirements, policies, and codes of practice, including managing legal proceedings, housing fraud investigations, court action, and First Tier Tribunal cases where appropriate. Oversee team performance, monitoring key performance indicators and implementing service improvements to enhance customer satisfaction and operational effectiveness. Plan, coordinate, and allocate resources effectively to meet service priorities, workload demands, and organisational objectives. Manage escalated customer enquiries and complaints, supporting staff through coaching and development to build confidence and improve future service delivery. Develop and maintain effective partnerships with internal teams, local authorities, legal services, community organisations, and other external stakeholders to deliver positive outcomes for customers and communities. Prepare and present professional reports, case documentation, and communications for senior management, legal proceedings, tribunals, reviews, and external partners. Contribute to service planning, organisational projects, policy development, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring services remain responsive to changing customer needs and legislative requirements. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE: Experience of Sheltered Housing/Independent Living and experience of investigating formal complaints. CIH Level 4 qualification, or willingness to work towards obtaining it. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively and sensitively with a range of internal and external stakeholders in person, by telephone, and in writing. Proven track record of delivering targets and achieving goals within operational plans. Able to advise staff how to respond for non-routine Housing Management decisions that may fall outside of standard procedure, seeking guidance where appropriate Standard DBS check Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer. To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies, please contact our Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
Senior Manager, Global Licensing ( Telecommunication) Holt Executive is partnering with a leading global communications and satellite technology organisation to recruit a Senior Manager, Global Licensing. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced telecommunications licensing professional to join a global regulatory and licensing team responsible for enabling international network expansion and the delivery of innovative connectivity services worldwide. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing a diverse global licensing portfolio, ensuring the business secures and maintains the regulatory authorisations required to support network operations, commercial growth, and future service developments across multiple jurisdictions. Key Responsibilities for the Senior Manager, Global Licensing ( Telecommunication) position: Program Oversight Coordinate with regional regulatory teams to secure, maintain, and renew telecommunications licences and authorisations globally. Support the continued expansion of network operations by ensuring regulatory and licensing requirements are met across international markets. Monitor licensing obligations and ensure ongoing compliance with national regulatory frameworks. Licensing Operations & Compliance Develop, implement, and maintain licensing databases, tracking systems, and reporting processes. Establish proactive workflows to support evolving business requirements and planned network deployments. Assess national licensing and reporting requirements against business objectives and operational plans. Stakeholder Management Act as a key point of contact between regulatory teams and internal business functions. Collaborate closely with technical, operational, legal, and commercial stakeholders to develop effective licensing strategies. Translate complex network and technical requirements into actionable licensing and regulatory plans. Process Development & Improvement Create and maintain application templates, supporting documentation, and licensing precedents to improve submission efficiency. Identify opportunities to streamline regulatory engagement and licensing processes. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to support faster approvals and operational readiness for new services and deployments. Experience & Qualifications for the Senior Manager, Global Licensing ( Telecommunication) position: Minimum of 5 years' experience within telecommunications licensing, regulatory affairs, spectrum management, satellite communications, or a related field. Strong understanding of telecommunications licensing frameworks and regulatory processes across multiple jurisdictions. Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously while working to tight deadlines. Experience working within complex international organisations and managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex regulatory matters clearly and effectively. Strong organisational and administrative capabilities with exceptional attention to detail. Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant discipline is preferred. What We're Looking For The ideal candidate will be a proactive and adaptable professional who thrives in a fast-paced global environment. You will possess strong problem-solving abilities, excellent project management skills, and a collaborative approach to working across geographically dispersed teams. You will be comfortable taking ownership of complex licensing programmes, influencing stakeholders at all levels, and driving regulatory initiatives that directly support business growth and network expansion. Why Apply? This is a unique opportunity to join a market-leading global technology organisation at the forefront of satellite and communications innovation. You'll have the chance to work on high-profile international projects, influence global regulatory strategy, and play a critical role in enabling next-generation connectivity solutions worldwide. For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Holt Executive.
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
Senior Manager, Global Licensing ( Telecommunication) Holt Executive is partnering with a leading global communications and satellite technology organisation to recruit a Senior Manager, Global Licensing. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced telecommunications licensing professional to join a global regulatory and licensing team responsible for enabling international network expansion and the delivery of innovative connectivity services worldwide. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing a diverse global licensing portfolio, ensuring the business secures and maintains the regulatory authorisations required to support network operations, commercial growth, and future service developments across multiple jurisdictions. Key Responsibilities for the Senior Manager, Global Licensing ( Telecommunication) position: Program Oversight Coordinate with regional regulatory teams to secure, maintain, and renew telecommunications licences and authorisations globally. Support the continued expansion of network operations by ensuring regulatory and licensing requirements are met across international markets. Monitor licensing obligations and ensure ongoing compliance with national regulatory frameworks. Licensing Operations & Compliance Develop, implement, and maintain licensing databases, tracking systems, and reporting processes. Establish proactive workflows to support evolving business requirements and planned network deployments. Assess national licensing and reporting requirements against business objectives and operational plans. Stakeholder Management Act as a key point of contact between regulatory teams and internal business functions. Collaborate closely with technical, operational, legal, and commercial stakeholders to develop effective licensing strategies. Translate complex network and technical requirements into actionable licensing and regulatory plans. Process Development & Improvement Create and maintain application templates, supporting documentation, and licensing precedents to improve submission efficiency. Identify opportunities to streamline regulatory engagement and licensing processes. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to support faster approvals and operational readiness for new services and deployments. Experience & Qualifications for the Senior Manager, Global Licensing ( Telecommunication) position: Minimum of 5 years' experience within telecommunications licensing, regulatory affairs, spectrum management, satellite communications, or a related field. Strong understanding of telecommunications licensing frameworks and regulatory processes across multiple jurisdictions. Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously while working to tight deadlines. Experience working within complex international organisations and managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex regulatory matters clearly and effectively. Strong organisational and administrative capabilities with exceptional attention to detail. Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant discipline is preferred. What We're Looking For The ideal candidate will be a proactive and adaptable professional who thrives in a fast-paced global environment. You will possess strong problem-solving abilities, excellent project management skills, and a collaborative approach to working across geographically dispersed teams. You will be comfortable taking ownership of complex licensing programmes, influencing stakeholders at all levels, and driving regulatory initiatives that directly support business growth and network expansion. Why Apply? This is a unique opportunity to join a market-leading global technology organisation at the forefront of satellite and communications innovation. You'll have the chance to work on high-profile international projects, influence global regulatory strategy, and play a critical role in enabling next-generation connectivity solutions worldwide. For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Holt Executive.
Role: Finance and Procurement Manager Employer: Single Source Regulations Office Sector: Non-Departmental Public Body Location: London / Hybrid / Remote Salary: Up to £59,000 (pro rata) and Civil Service Pension + up to Zones 1-6 London oyster card + 30 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata) Closing Date: 26 June 2026 Interviews planned for: W/c 6 July 2026 Working pattern: Part-time (0.8 FTE). The SSRO welcomes flexible working arrangements. Introduction The Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) is an executive non-departmental public body that supports the regulatory framework for single source defence contracts established by Part 2 of the Defence Reform Act 2014. It plays a key role in the regulation of the UK government's 'single source,' or non-competitive, procurement of military goods, works and services. The framework places controls on the prices of qualifying defence contracts and requires greater transparency from defence contractors. In conducting its functions, the SSRO aims to ensure that government obtains good value for money in its expenditure on qualifying defence contracts, and that contractors are paid fair and reasonable prices. By working for the SSRO you will be an important part of a dynamic organisation. Our staff have a range of professional skills and include accountants, analysts, economists, researchers, and military experts. The SSRO is seeking a qualified accountant with experience in preparing and managing a corporate budget. This role involves managing a tight budget and provides an opportunity to tackle complex transactions working in an outsourced system environment. You will also be required to provide advice on the SSRO's financial policies and ensuring compliance across the organisation. Working with the Head of Corporate Services, this role will also provide end-to-end procurement support for the organisation's purchasing of goods and services. Whilst a procurement qualification is not needed for this role, some procurement experience (ideally gained in the public sector) is required. Role Responsibilities Finance Lead on the preparation of the SSRO's corporate budget and the subsequent management of it. Ensuring regular review of expenditure takes place; developing relationships with budget holders and/or managers within SSRO and understanding their priorities and spending plans; providing advice and guidance. Communicating and interpreting of financial data to non-financial managers to facilitate monitoring of annual spend outturn on projects and long-term contracts; Production of monthly, quarterly and annual budgets and forecast reporting. Liaising with budget holders and/or managers to collate information and identify key financial risks, pressures and opportunities. Adminstration of the quarterly drawdown of Grant-In-Aid funding. Providing input into the development of and then ensuring compliance with finance and procurement policies and procedures. Lead on the production of the Remunertion Report for inclusion in the Annual Report and Accounts. Assist with the management of the outsourced finance and payroll contract and supplier. Liaise with internal and external auditors on matters relating to the budget and remuneration report. Provide cover, as needed for the Finance Manager. Procurement Provide end-to-end procurement support activity, while identifying and managing procurement risks, including: supporting service managers in identifying appropriate routes to market, production of procurement project plans, securing internal approvals and managing any market pre-engagement. preparing and issuing procurement documentation and co-ordinating communications with bidders. supporting evaluation panels, assisting the Legal Team with any contract negotiations and making the contract award; and fulfilling relevant transparency requirements, including the publishing of notices and compliance with relevant government procurement policy. Contribute to the review and development of the SSRO's Procurement Strategy, policy and processes. Undertake periodic reviews and updating of the SSRO's procurement policy and procedures. Manage the SSRO's Contract Register and contract management processes. Liaise with internal and external auditors on matters relating to procurement. General Engage actively with internal and external stakeholders and work closely with them. Manage and maintain effective relationships. Actively learn and develop your skills and experience. Act with integrity, apply the SSRO's governance procedures, and promote good governance. Make best use of available technology and contribute to the delivery of new and innovative ways to deliver our work that improve quality and efficiency. Promote the SSRO's values. Undertake such other duties as the SSRO may require, in line with business need. Support working relationships with the MOD sponsor team, the internal audit function, NAO and HM Treasury. Represent the SSRO in meetings and other forums as requested. Participate actively and constructively in discussions in line with the SSRO's vision, values, objectives, and priorities. What skills do I need to be effective in this role? Essential criteria AAT qualified or Part qualified accountant e.g., CAB, ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA or equivalent Experience of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and supporting senior management with decision making. Experience of supporting end-to-end procurement activity. Strong financial analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, generate insights and construct solutions. Good communication skills with the ability to explain financial data to non-financial managers. Intermediate excel skills. Demonstrable ability to meet deadlines and a "can do" attitude with the willingness and ability to work flexibly and undertake a wide variety of activities. A natural team player who can interact easily with colleagues and have strong communication skills. An ability to switch between tasks, to quickly get up-to-speed on new subjects and to deliver to sometimes challenging timetables, consistently delivering high quality and robust advice and support. Strong communication skills, with ability to explain and defend a position to a variety of audiences and to express procurement issues in easy-to-understand plain English. A team player who enjoys and has experience of working collaboratively with others. An ability to build strong working relationships, internally and externally, and to engage with stakeholders at all levels in business and government. Desirable criteria Relevant professional qualification(s), or part qualification in procurement and supply. A good understanding of the defence sector. Experience of contract relationship management, and an understanding of how that can deliver and improve value for money. Experience of working in a similarly sized and funded NDPB, or a public body would be an advantage but is not essential Security clearance The role will require you to undergo and successfully secure national security vetting and obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. Applying for the position To apply for the position, please submit both of the following: A covering letter of no more than 1000 words (font size 12), clearly explaining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as outlined above, using appropriate examples; and Your CV, setting out your qualifications and experience. This should clearly include any professional bodies of which you are a member. Applications that do not contain both covering letter and CV may be rejected. The SSRO embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. We recruit by merit based on fair and open competition. Contact point for applicants:
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
Role: Finance and Procurement Manager Employer: Single Source Regulations Office Sector: Non-Departmental Public Body Location: London / Hybrid / Remote Salary: Up to £59,000 (pro rata) and Civil Service Pension + up to Zones 1-6 London oyster card + 30 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata) Closing Date: 26 June 2026 Interviews planned for: W/c 6 July 2026 Working pattern: Part-time (0.8 FTE). The SSRO welcomes flexible working arrangements. Introduction The Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) is an executive non-departmental public body that supports the regulatory framework for single source defence contracts established by Part 2 of the Defence Reform Act 2014. It plays a key role in the regulation of the UK government's 'single source,' or non-competitive, procurement of military goods, works and services. The framework places controls on the prices of qualifying defence contracts and requires greater transparency from defence contractors. In conducting its functions, the SSRO aims to ensure that government obtains good value for money in its expenditure on qualifying defence contracts, and that contractors are paid fair and reasonable prices. By working for the SSRO you will be an important part of a dynamic organisation. Our staff have a range of professional skills and include accountants, analysts, economists, researchers, and military experts. The SSRO is seeking a qualified accountant with experience in preparing and managing a corporate budget. This role involves managing a tight budget and provides an opportunity to tackle complex transactions working in an outsourced system environment. You will also be required to provide advice on the SSRO's financial policies and ensuring compliance across the organisation. Working with the Head of Corporate Services, this role will also provide end-to-end procurement support for the organisation's purchasing of goods and services. Whilst a procurement qualification is not needed for this role, some procurement experience (ideally gained in the public sector) is required. Role Responsibilities Finance Lead on the preparation of the SSRO's corporate budget and the subsequent management of it. Ensuring regular review of expenditure takes place; developing relationships with budget holders and/or managers within SSRO and understanding their priorities and spending plans; providing advice and guidance. Communicating and interpreting of financial data to non-financial managers to facilitate monitoring of annual spend outturn on projects and long-term contracts; Production of monthly, quarterly and annual budgets and forecast reporting. Liaising with budget holders and/or managers to collate information and identify key financial risks, pressures and opportunities. Adminstration of the quarterly drawdown of Grant-In-Aid funding. Providing input into the development of and then ensuring compliance with finance and procurement policies and procedures. Lead on the production of the Remunertion Report for inclusion in the Annual Report and Accounts. Assist with the management of the outsourced finance and payroll contract and supplier. Liaise with internal and external auditors on matters relating to the budget and remuneration report. Provide cover, as needed for the Finance Manager. Procurement Provide end-to-end procurement support activity, while identifying and managing procurement risks, including: supporting service managers in identifying appropriate routes to market, production of procurement project plans, securing internal approvals and managing any market pre-engagement. preparing and issuing procurement documentation and co-ordinating communications with bidders. supporting evaluation panels, assisting the Legal Team with any contract negotiations and making the contract award; and fulfilling relevant transparency requirements, including the publishing of notices and compliance with relevant government procurement policy. Contribute to the review and development of the SSRO's Procurement Strategy, policy and processes. Undertake periodic reviews and updating of the SSRO's procurement policy and procedures. Manage the SSRO's Contract Register and contract management processes. Liaise with internal and external auditors on matters relating to procurement. General Engage actively with internal and external stakeholders and work closely with them. Manage and maintain effective relationships. Actively learn and develop your skills and experience. Act with integrity, apply the SSRO's governance procedures, and promote good governance. Make best use of available technology and contribute to the delivery of new and innovative ways to deliver our work that improve quality and efficiency. Promote the SSRO's values. Undertake such other duties as the SSRO may require, in line with business need. Support working relationships with the MOD sponsor team, the internal audit function, NAO and HM Treasury. Represent the SSRO in meetings and other forums as requested. Participate actively and constructively in discussions in line with the SSRO's vision, values, objectives, and priorities. What skills do I need to be effective in this role? Essential criteria AAT qualified or Part qualified accountant e.g., CAB, ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA or equivalent Experience of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and supporting senior management with decision making. Experience of supporting end-to-end procurement activity. Strong financial analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, generate insights and construct solutions. Good communication skills with the ability to explain financial data to non-financial managers. Intermediate excel skills. Demonstrable ability to meet deadlines and a "can do" attitude with the willingness and ability to work flexibly and undertake a wide variety of activities. A natural team player who can interact easily with colleagues and have strong communication skills. An ability to switch between tasks, to quickly get up-to-speed on new subjects and to deliver to sometimes challenging timetables, consistently delivering high quality and robust advice and support. Strong communication skills, with ability to explain and defend a position to a variety of audiences and to express procurement issues in easy-to-understand plain English. A team player who enjoys and has experience of working collaboratively with others. An ability to build strong working relationships, internally and externally, and to engage with stakeholders at all levels in business and government. Desirable criteria Relevant professional qualification(s), or part qualification in procurement and supply. A good understanding of the defence sector. Experience of contract relationship management, and an understanding of how that can deliver and improve value for money. Experience of working in a similarly sized and funded NDPB, or a public body would be an advantage but is not essential Security clearance The role will require you to undergo and successfully secure national security vetting and obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. Applying for the position To apply for the position, please submit both of the following: A covering letter of no more than 1000 words (font size 12), clearly explaining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as outlined above, using appropriate examples; and Your CV, setting out your qualifications and experience. This should clearly include any professional bodies of which you are a member. Applications that do not contain both covering letter and CV may be rejected. The SSRO embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. We recruit by merit based on fair and open competition. Contact point for applicants:
M&A Associate / Manager - Healthcare Investments Location: London Sector: Healthcare Private Equity / Strategic Investments Employment Type: Full-Time About the Opportunity An established international healthcare investment group with operations across the UK and USA is seeking an ambitious M&A Associate or Manager to support a major phase of expansion within the UK healthcare market. Backed by New York and London-based investors, the organisation is already a significant player within healthcare services and is now deploying substantial capital into acquisitions, growth initiatives, and strategic partnerships across the UK. This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, highly acquisitive environment where you will work directly with senior leadership, investors, lenders, advisors, and operators on high-value transactions and strategic projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in executing acquisitions, managing financing relationships, and supporting ongoing portfolio growth within a dynamic healthcare platform. Key Responsibilities Lead and support financial due diligence processes on potential acquisitions and strategic investments Build and maintain detailed financial models including valuations, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and scenario modelling Coordinate with external advisors including accountants, legal teams, lenders, and corporate finance specialists Assist in structuring and executing M&A transactions from origination through to completion and integration Manage relationships with debt providers and support refinancing activities, covenant reporting, and ongoing debt management Support capital raising processes and liaise with banks, private credit funds, and institutional lenders Conduct market analysis and identify acquisition opportunities within the healthcare sector Prepare investment papers, board presentations, and financial reports for senior stakeholders and investors Monitor performance of acquired businesses and provide strategic financial insight to leadership teams Assist with post-acquisition integration, synergy tracking, and operational performance reviews Work closely with operational management teams to improve financial performance and support growth initiatives Analyse healthcare sector trends, regulatory developments, and competitor activity across the UK market Support budgeting, strategic planning, and long-term expansion projects Candidate Requirements ACA / ACCA / CFA qualified or equivalent Experience within Transaction Services, Corporate Finance, M&A, Financial Due Diligence, Private Equity, Investment Banking, or Strategic Finance Strong financial modelling and analytical capability Previous exposure to acquisitions, leveraged finance, or debt management activities Healthcare sector experience is advantageous but not essential Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to operate within a fast-moving, entrepreneurial investment environment Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills Ideal Backgrounds We welcome applications from professionals currently working within: Big 4 Transaction Services or Deal Advisory teams Investment Banking M&A teams Private Equity portfolio finance teams Corporate Development functions Healthcare investment or healthcare advisory environments Leveraged finance or restructuring teams What's on Offer Opportunity to work with a well-capitalised international healthcare investment platform Significant exposure to high-profile UK acquisitions and strategic growth projects Direct interaction with senior investors and decision makers Competitive salary, bonus, and long-term progression opportunities Dynamic and entrepreneurial working environment Exposure to both UK and US healthcare investment markets How to Apply Please submit your CV alongside a brief summary outlining your transaction experience, financial modelling capability, and interest in healthcare investments. This role would suit an ambitious finance professional looking to take a leading role within a rapidly expanding healthcare investment platform operating across both the UK and USA.
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
M&A Associate / Manager - Healthcare Investments Location: London Sector: Healthcare Private Equity / Strategic Investments Employment Type: Full-Time About the Opportunity An established international healthcare investment group with operations across the UK and USA is seeking an ambitious M&A Associate or Manager to support a major phase of expansion within the UK healthcare market. Backed by New York and London-based investors, the organisation is already a significant player within healthcare services and is now deploying substantial capital into acquisitions, growth initiatives, and strategic partnerships across the UK. This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, highly acquisitive environment where you will work directly with senior leadership, investors, lenders, advisors, and operators on high-value transactions and strategic projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in executing acquisitions, managing financing relationships, and supporting ongoing portfolio growth within a dynamic healthcare platform. Key Responsibilities Lead and support financial due diligence processes on potential acquisitions and strategic investments Build and maintain detailed financial models including valuations, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and scenario modelling Coordinate with external advisors including accountants, legal teams, lenders, and corporate finance specialists Assist in structuring and executing M&A transactions from origination through to completion and integration Manage relationships with debt providers and support refinancing activities, covenant reporting, and ongoing debt management Support capital raising processes and liaise with banks, private credit funds, and institutional lenders Conduct market analysis and identify acquisition opportunities within the healthcare sector Prepare investment papers, board presentations, and financial reports for senior stakeholders and investors Monitor performance of acquired businesses and provide strategic financial insight to leadership teams Assist with post-acquisition integration, synergy tracking, and operational performance reviews Work closely with operational management teams to improve financial performance and support growth initiatives Analyse healthcare sector trends, regulatory developments, and competitor activity across the UK market Support budgeting, strategic planning, and long-term expansion projects Candidate Requirements ACA / ACCA / CFA qualified or equivalent Experience within Transaction Services, Corporate Finance, M&A, Financial Due Diligence, Private Equity, Investment Banking, or Strategic Finance Strong financial modelling and analytical capability Previous exposure to acquisitions, leveraged finance, or debt management activities Healthcare sector experience is advantageous but not essential Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to operate within a fast-moving, entrepreneurial investment environment Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills Ideal Backgrounds We welcome applications from professionals currently working within: Big 4 Transaction Services or Deal Advisory teams Investment Banking M&A teams Private Equity portfolio finance teams Corporate Development functions Healthcare investment or healthcare advisory environments Leveraged finance or restructuring teams What's on Offer Opportunity to work with a well-capitalised international healthcare investment platform Significant exposure to high-profile UK acquisitions and strategic growth projects Direct interaction with senior investors and decision makers Competitive salary, bonus, and long-term progression opportunities Dynamic and entrepreneurial working environment Exposure to both UK and US healthcare investment markets How to Apply Please submit your CV alongside a brief summary outlining your transaction experience, financial modelling capability, and interest in healthcare investments. This role would suit an ambitious finance professional looking to take a leading role within a rapidly expanding healthcare investment platform operating across both the UK and USA.
Please only apply if you have previous compliance experience within a law firm or legal environment. Applications from candidates without legal compliance experience will not be considered. Blue Legal is partnering with a respected law firm to recruit a Compliance & Office Manager. This is a broad, varied, and influential opportunity for an experienced Compliance & Office Manager to take ownership of the firm's compliance framework, office operations, and health & safety function. Working closely with senior leadership, the successful Compliance & Office Manager will act as a central point of contact for regulatory compliance, including SRA, AML, GDPR, and wider risk management requirements. The role also offers excellent long-term development opportunities, with the firm keen to invest in the right individual. For candidates looking to progress their legal career, support towards SQE 1 and SQE 2 may be available. This is an excellent opportunity for a Compliance & Office Manager who wants to grow and develop within a supportive and ambitious law firm. The Responsibilities of the Compliance & Office Manager As the Compliance & Office Manager, you will: Lead and manage the firm's compliance framework, ensuring full adherence to SRA, AML, GDPR, and other relevant regulatory requirements. Act as the firm's primary point of contact for regulatory compliance matters, providing guidance and support to stakeholders across the business. Develop, review, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and risk controls, identifying opportunities for improvement and ensuring best practice is followed. Conduct internal compliance audits and support external audits, ensuring the firm remains compliant with regulatory obligations. Maintain key compliance registers, including complaints, breaches, conflicts, risk assessments, and regulatory records. Support anti-money laundering processes, client due diligence, and wider risk management activities. The Candidate The successful Compliance & Office Manager will possess: Proven compliance experience within a law firm or legal environment. Strong working knowledge of SRA regulations, AML requirements, GDPR, and legal sector compliance obligations. Previous experience acting as a central point of contact for compliance and regulatory matters. Experience developing and maintaining compliance policies, procedures, and risk management frameworks. Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and influence stakeholders at all levels. Strong communication skills with the confidence to provide guidance and promote best practice across the business. Previous exposure to office management, facilities management, business operations, or health and safety responsibilities within a professional services environment.
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
Please only apply if you have previous compliance experience within a law firm or legal environment. Applications from candidates without legal compliance experience will not be considered. Blue Legal is partnering with a respected law firm to recruit a Compliance & Office Manager. This is a broad, varied, and influential opportunity for an experienced Compliance & Office Manager to take ownership of the firm's compliance framework, office operations, and health & safety function. Working closely with senior leadership, the successful Compliance & Office Manager will act as a central point of contact for regulatory compliance, including SRA, AML, GDPR, and wider risk management requirements. The role also offers excellent long-term development opportunities, with the firm keen to invest in the right individual. For candidates looking to progress their legal career, support towards SQE 1 and SQE 2 may be available. This is an excellent opportunity for a Compliance & Office Manager who wants to grow and develop within a supportive and ambitious law firm. The Responsibilities of the Compliance & Office Manager As the Compliance & Office Manager, you will: Lead and manage the firm's compliance framework, ensuring full adherence to SRA, AML, GDPR, and other relevant regulatory requirements. Act as the firm's primary point of contact for regulatory compliance matters, providing guidance and support to stakeholders across the business. Develop, review, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and risk controls, identifying opportunities for improvement and ensuring best practice is followed. Conduct internal compliance audits and support external audits, ensuring the firm remains compliant with regulatory obligations. Maintain key compliance registers, including complaints, breaches, conflicts, risk assessments, and regulatory records. Support anti-money laundering processes, client due diligence, and wider risk management activities. The Candidate The successful Compliance & Office Manager will possess: Proven compliance experience within a law firm or legal environment. Strong working knowledge of SRA regulations, AML requirements, GDPR, and legal sector compliance obligations. Previous experience acting as a central point of contact for compliance and regulatory matters. Experience developing and maintaining compliance policies, procedures, and risk management frameworks. Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and influence stakeholders at all levels. Strong communication skills with the confidence to provide guidance and promote best practice across the business. Previous exposure to office management, facilities management, business operations, or health and safety responsibilities within a professional services environment.
Salary : £50,998 to £55,224 inclusive annual salary + Local Government Pension Scheme (Pay Award Pending) Contract : Permanent, Full-time (37 hours per week) Location : St Albans, Hertfordshire. Flexible working options (including hybrid) About the role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Team Leader in our client's Litigation and Regulatory legal team. This pivotal role will predominantly: Lead, support, develop and manage the Litigation and Regulatory team, and Ensure the delivery of proactive, robust, high quality and specialist legal advice on Litigation and Regulatory legal matters. In addition, the postholder will support the achievement of our client's corporate plan, projects and aims and ensure the delivery of high-quality customer service from the in-house team, external solicitors and from counsel. Key Responsibilities: Lead, support and develop the Litigation and Regulatory team and contribute to the development of the legal services team, generally. Lead on complex legal matters, identifying potential areas of risk and liability and advising on solution focused strategies. Ensure the legal services team provides proactive, pragmatic, robust and solution focused advice and a support service to all clients (internal and external). Monitor budgets for the Litigation and Regulatory team, looking for innovative and creative ways to save money whilst improving the services provided. Research, analyse, investigate and provide legal advice to councillors and to officers on any matter within the functions of the Council. Attend Member and Officer meetings as required, including meetings of the Council, Cabinet and Committees to ensure that decisions are lawful. About You We're seeking a confident legal professional with: Proven track record in managing a legal team. Legal expertise and experience in Litigation and Regulatory law. Strong interpersonal and client management skills. A collaborative approach to working across councils and teams. Guided by their sustainability and climate strategy, our client puts the environment at the heart of every decision. They live their values trust, care, confidence, collaboration, and customer focus while delivering sustainable services and reducing environmental impact. Join them and make a difference. St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Our client's centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work. In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to: 30.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays. Please note: annual leave will be pro-rated for anyone who does not have a standard full-time pattern of 37 hours over 5 days, e.g. part-timers. Local Government Pension Scheme Flexible working options Staff Parking Permit Reimbursement of professional fees Comprehensive development and training Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres Access to discounts and benefits via online platform Additional Information Disability Confident Our client is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post. Disclosure Checks This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here. A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria our client uses to assess applicants. Our client reserves the right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly. Closing date for applications: 22 June 2026 Interviews are scheduled for w/c: 3 July 2026 NOTE : Interviews are conducted throughout the application process. Our client reserves the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and they strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. You may have experience in the following: Litigation Team Leader, Legal Team Leader, Regulatory Lawyer, Senior Litigation Lawyer, Principal Lawyer, Head of Litigation, Legal Services Manager, In-House Counsel (Public Sector), Local Government Lawyer, Regulatory Solicitor, Litigation Solicitor, Senior Legal Advisor, Legal Manager, Counsel (Public Sector), Legal Services Team Lead, etc. REF-
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
Salary : £50,998 to £55,224 inclusive annual salary + Local Government Pension Scheme (Pay Award Pending) Contract : Permanent, Full-time (37 hours per week) Location : St Albans, Hertfordshire. Flexible working options (including hybrid) About the role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Team Leader in our client's Litigation and Regulatory legal team. This pivotal role will predominantly: Lead, support, develop and manage the Litigation and Regulatory team, and Ensure the delivery of proactive, robust, high quality and specialist legal advice on Litigation and Regulatory legal matters. In addition, the postholder will support the achievement of our client's corporate plan, projects and aims and ensure the delivery of high-quality customer service from the in-house team, external solicitors and from counsel. Key Responsibilities: Lead, support and develop the Litigation and Regulatory team and contribute to the development of the legal services team, generally. Lead on complex legal matters, identifying potential areas of risk and liability and advising on solution focused strategies. Ensure the legal services team provides proactive, pragmatic, robust and solution focused advice and a support service to all clients (internal and external). Monitor budgets for the Litigation and Regulatory team, looking for innovative and creative ways to save money whilst improving the services provided. Research, analyse, investigate and provide legal advice to councillors and to officers on any matter within the functions of the Council. Attend Member and Officer meetings as required, including meetings of the Council, Cabinet and Committees to ensure that decisions are lawful. About You We're seeking a confident legal professional with: Proven track record in managing a legal team. Legal expertise and experience in Litigation and Regulatory law. Strong interpersonal and client management skills. A collaborative approach to working across councils and teams. Guided by their sustainability and climate strategy, our client puts the environment at the heart of every decision. They live their values trust, care, confidence, collaboration, and customer focus while delivering sustainable services and reducing environmental impact. Join them and make a difference. St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Our client's centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work. In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to: 30.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays. Please note: annual leave will be pro-rated for anyone who does not have a standard full-time pattern of 37 hours over 5 days, e.g. part-timers. Local Government Pension Scheme Flexible working options Staff Parking Permit Reimbursement of professional fees Comprehensive development and training Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres Access to discounts and benefits via online platform Additional Information Disability Confident Our client is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post. Disclosure Checks This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here. A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria our client uses to assess applicants. Our client reserves the right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly. Closing date for applications: 22 June 2026 Interviews are scheduled for w/c: 3 July 2026 NOTE : Interviews are conducted throughout the application process. Our client reserves the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and they strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. You may have experience in the following: Litigation Team Leader, Legal Team Leader, Regulatory Lawyer, Senior Litigation Lawyer, Principal Lawyer, Head of Litigation, Legal Services Manager, In-House Counsel (Public Sector), Local Government Lawyer, Regulatory Solicitor, Litigation Solicitor, Senior Legal Advisor, Legal Manager, Counsel (Public Sector), Legal Services Team Lead, etc. REF-
WTW Procurement is expanding the Sourcing team to support Consulting and Outsourcing spend and is seeking an experienced Category Manager to lead and execute procurement activities. This role is responsible for driving value delivery, ensuring supplier performance, and supporting operational excellence across Outsourcing Category. You will work in close partnership with Material Outsourcing and Consulting Lead and collaborate with business stakeholders and Procurement colleagues in the UK, US, France and Mumbai. You will be a trusted advisor to partner on procurement related matters for the organisation. Key responsibilities include developing strategies for your Category, understand the latest market trends and insights, managing supplier relationships, identifying and mitigating risks, and ensuring full compliance with WTW policies and relevant regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will bring strong commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and excellent negotiation and stakeholder-management skills. You will have demonstrable Category Management experience, including spend analysis, contract analysis, and the ability to build and execute category plans and pipelines. Proficiency with Ariba Sourcing and Contract modules is essential. The Role: Strategic Sourcing & Category Management Partner with business leaders to understand future demand, upcoming initiatives, and project pipelines. Facilitate cross-functional alignment to ensure sourcing strategies reflect business needs. Translate business requirements into clear sourcing plans and category opportunities. Lead RFPs, RFIs and negotiations. Conduct internal and external benchmarking to identify value opportunities and commercial gaps. Supplier Management Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure delivery, innovation, and performance. Lead Supplier Performance Management activities, including QBRs, scorecards, corrective actions, and risk mitigation (as required). Drive supplier consolidation, rationalisation, and continuous improvement initiatives. Contracting & Compliance Work closely with Legal, Finance and Compliance on contract drafting, renewals, and commercial risk mitigation. Negotiate and manage contracts in accordance with WTW Procurement policy and regulatory requirements. Ensure all procurement activities comply with ESG, risk management, and governance standards. Stakeholder Engagement Act as the trusted advisors and procurement partner, providing commercial insights and strategic guidance. Build strong cross-functional relationships with Operations, Finance, HR, IT, and Legal teams. Present sourcing plans, savings updates, and supplier performance insights to senior management. Represent Procurement in regional governance forums or audits. Financial & Operational Performance Own savings pipeline management for your Category. Deliver measurable savings, cost avoidance, and value improvements. What you'll bring: Essential Strong years of procurement experience, ideally within Financial and Insurance sectors within a multinational environment. Outsourcing and Professional Service category management experience Good knowledge and proven application of sourcing and procurement principles and best practices Ability to building reporting and pipeline management Strong knowledge of commercial law and procurement regulations. Proven negotiation and contract management skills. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Strategic and analytical mindset with strong financial and commercial understanding. Preferred Knowledge of procurement systems (Ariba, Oracle, Power BI, MS Office etc.). Professional certification (CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent). Experience working in a matrix organisation. Creativity to seek, encourage and find non-traditional approaches to procurement challenges Change management and self-awareness skills to adopt targeted approaches to a dynamic set of stakeholders Strong cost management and value improvement orientation Familiarity with relevant legislative, regulatory requirements, and industry standards as well as understanding of standard contractual terms and conditions to mitigate legal risk and ensure compliance Personal Attributes Proactive and solutions-oriented Positive mindset Strong sense of ownership and accountability Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities High ethical standards and integrity Collaborative and team-focused mindset What we offer Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company. We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you. Equal Opportunity Employer We're committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email your recruiter.
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
WTW Procurement is expanding the Sourcing team to support Consulting and Outsourcing spend and is seeking an experienced Category Manager to lead and execute procurement activities. This role is responsible for driving value delivery, ensuring supplier performance, and supporting operational excellence across Outsourcing Category. You will work in close partnership with Material Outsourcing and Consulting Lead and collaborate with business stakeholders and Procurement colleagues in the UK, US, France and Mumbai. You will be a trusted advisor to partner on procurement related matters for the organisation. Key responsibilities include developing strategies for your Category, understand the latest market trends and insights, managing supplier relationships, identifying and mitigating risks, and ensuring full compliance with WTW policies and relevant regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will bring strong commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and excellent negotiation and stakeholder-management skills. You will have demonstrable Category Management experience, including spend analysis, contract analysis, and the ability to build and execute category plans and pipelines. Proficiency with Ariba Sourcing and Contract modules is essential. The Role: Strategic Sourcing & Category Management Partner with business leaders to understand future demand, upcoming initiatives, and project pipelines. Facilitate cross-functional alignment to ensure sourcing strategies reflect business needs. Translate business requirements into clear sourcing plans and category opportunities. Lead RFPs, RFIs and negotiations. Conduct internal and external benchmarking to identify value opportunities and commercial gaps. Supplier Management Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure delivery, innovation, and performance. Lead Supplier Performance Management activities, including QBRs, scorecards, corrective actions, and risk mitigation (as required). Drive supplier consolidation, rationalisation, and continuous improvement initiatives. Contracting & Compliance Work closely with Legal, Finance and Compliance on contract drafting, renewals, and commercial risk mitigation. Negotiate and manage contracts in accordance with WTW Procurement policy and regulatory requirements. Ensure all procurement activities comply with ESG, risk management, and governance standards. Stakeholder Engagement Act as the trusted advisors and procurement partner, providing commercial insights and strategic guidance. Build strong cross-functional relationships with Operations, Finance, HR, IT, and Legal teams. Present sourcing plans, savings updates, and supplier performance insights to senior management. Represent Procurement in regional governance forums or audits. Financial & Operational Performance Own savings pipeline management for your Category. Deliver measurable savings, cost avoidance, and value improvements. What you'll bring: Essential Strong years of procurement experience, ideally within Financial and Insurance sectors within a multinational environment. Outsourcing and Professional Service category management experience Good knowledge and proven application of sourcing and procurement principles and best practices Ability to building reporting and pipeline management Strong knowledge of commercial law and procurement regulations. Proven negotiation and contract management skills. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Strategic and analytical mindset with strong financial and commercial understanding. Preferred Knowledge of procurement systems (Ariba, Oracle, Power BI, MS Office etc.). Professional certification (CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent). Experience working in a matrix organisation. Creativity to seek, encourage and find non-traditional approaches to procurement challenges Change management and self-awareness skills to adopt targeted approaches to a dynamic set of stakeholders Strong cost management and value improvement orientation Familiarity with relevant legislative, regulatory requirements, and industry standards as well as understanding of standard contractual terms and conditions to mitigate legal risk and ensure compliance Personal Attributes Proactive and solutions-oriented Positive mindset Strong sense of ownership and accountability Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities High ethical standards and integrity Collaborative and team-focused mindset What we offer Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company. We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you. Equal Opportunity Employer We're committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email your recruiter.
Corporate Account & Supply Manager Location: Leicestershire (office-based with travel) Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 Job Type: Full-Time Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially driven individual to join a fast-growing business operating within the corporate accommodation and short-term lettings sector. This role is ideal for someone with property, hospitality, or commercial account management experience who is looking to take the next step in their career within a dynamic and expanding organisation. You will play a key role in growing corporate bookings, managing client relationships, and sourcing high-quality accommodation solutions tailored to business clients. The Role This position combines account management, business development, and property sourcing . You will be responsible for managing existing corporate relationships while actively developing new business opportunities. Using your commercial awareness, you will ensure all bookings are delivered profitably, balancing client satisfaction with business margins. You will also build a network of property suppliers, enabling quick turnaround on client requirements. The role is primarily office-based but will involve regular travel for client meetings, networking, and property viewings. Key Responsibilities Build and manage a strong corporate client pipeline, maintaining accurate CRM records Develop new business through networking, partnerships, and outreach Manage and nurture existing client relationships, ensuring high service standards Collaborate with internal teams to generate leads and enhance brand visibility Support marketing initiatives targeting corporate clients and property partners Provide tailored accommodation solutions aligned to client needs and budgets Negotiate rates with property owners and suppliers Ensure all bookings meet profitability targets through effective pricing strategies Conduct market research and monitor competitor activity Source and onboard high-quality properties suitable for corporate accommodation Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and company standards Produce regular pipeline and performance reports for senior leadership Candidate Profile Strong commercial mindset with an understanding of pricing, margins, and negotiation Confident communicator with excellent relationship-building skills Experience in property, hospitality, or a B2B commercial role Proven ability to win new business and manage client accounts Highly organised with strong attention to detail Self-motivated and able to work independently Adaptable and solutions-focused in a fast-paced environment Full UK driving licence (preferred due to travel requirements) Key Skills & Experience Account management and business development experience Negotiation and supplier management CRM management and pipeline tracking Market awareness within property or short-term lettings (desirable) What's on Offer Starting base salary of up to £30,000 Opportunity to join a high-growth business with strong career progression Collaborative and supportive team environment Exposure to a premium property portfolio Ongoing development and progression opportunities
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
Corporate Account & Supply Manager Location: Leicestershire (office-based with travel) Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 Job Type: Full-Time Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially driven individual to join a fast-growing business operating within the corporate accommodation and short-term lettings sector. This role is ideal for someone with property, hospitality, or commercial account management experience who is looking to take the next step in their career within a dynamic and expanding organisation. You will play a key role in growing corporate bookings, managing client relationships, and sourcing high-quality accommodation solutions tailored to business clients. The Role This position combines account management, business development, and property sourcing . You will be responsible for managing existing corporate relationships while actively developing new business opportunities. Using your commercial awareness, you will ensure all bookings are delivered profitably, balancing client satisfaction with business margins. You will also build a network of property suppliers, enabling quick turnaround on client requirements. The role is primarily office-based but will involve regular travel for client meetings, networking, and property viewings. Key Responsibilities Build and manage a strong corporate client pipeline, maintaining accurate CRM records Develop new business through networking, partnerships, and outreach Manage and nurture existing client relationships, ensuring high service standards Collaborate with internal teams to generate leads and enhance brand visibility Support marketing initiatives targeting corporate clients and property partners Provide tailored accommodation solutions aligned to client needs and budgets Negotiate rates with property owners and suppliers Ensure all bookings meet profitability targets through effective pricing strategies Conduct market research and monitor competitor activity Source and onboard high-quality properties suitable for corporate accommodation Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and company standards Produce regular pipeline and performance reports for senior leadership Candidate Profile Strong commercial mindset with an understanding of pricing, margins, and negotiation Confident communicator with excellent relationship-building skills Experience in property, hospitality, or a B2B commercial role Proven ability to win new business and manage client accounts Highly organised with strong attention to detail Self-motivated and able to work independently Adaptable and solutions-focused in a fast-paced environment Full UK driving licence (preferred due to travel requirements) Key Skills & Experience Account management and business development experience Negotiation and supplier management CRM management and pipeline tracking Market awareness within property or short-term lettings (desirable) What's on Offer Starting base salary of up to £30,000 Opportunity to join a high-growth business with strong career progression Collaborative and supportive team environment Exposure to a premium property portfolio Ongoing development and progression opportunities
Senior Finance Manager - Franchise Partnerships, Retail Senior Finance Manager - Franchise Partnerships, Retail The location of the role is Paddington, London (hybrid working) . The duration of the contract is 4 months . The pay rate on offer is 650 - 750 per day (via Umbrella agency) . Role purpose As Senior Finance Manager - Franchise Partnerships, you will lead financial strategy and governance for franchise operations across Asia, MENA, and Europe. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen, capable of delivering profitable growth through robust financial planning, insightful analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. Behaviours of being curious, tenacious and brave will enable you to be successful as you collaborate and bring structure into the numbers. This is a role where you can make a real difference in creating value as we work with our Partners to grow, modernise and reset our franchise partner agreements, delivering profitable transformation growth in Franchise Partnerships. Key accountabilities, responsibilities, and measures Financial Leadership for Partnerships Take ownership of the financial management for franchise partnerships, including budgeting, forecasting, performance tracking, balance sheet, and controls ensuring delivery of revenue and profit targets. Develop and deliver robust financial models to assess franchise performance and support strategic initiatives. Oversee budgets, forecasts, and performance reviews; manage robust governance processes around financial policies, franchise agreements, and regulatory requirements. Business Partnering Collaborate with Commercial, Supply Chain and Legal/Compliance teams to drive profitable growth; and structure new franchise deals and renegotiate existing agreements. Support Joint Business Plans, track key initiative performance such as Trusted Value, and manage robust governance processes. Deliver actionable insights to senior leadership to optimize franchise profitability and cash flow. Performance Analysis Monitor key metrics such as revenue, margin, and returns for franchise operations. Weekly trade analysis and response choices to deliver against targets. Prepare monthly and quarterly performance reports for stakeholders. Use data and analytics to inform decisions, identify risks and opportunities recommending corrective actions where necessary. Strategic Projects Support growth plans, including contractual financial models and due diligence. Lead financial input into pricing strategies, royalty structures, and incentive programs. Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and reporting for franchise operations. Key skills Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CA) with at least 5 years' post-qualification experience. Strong commercial acumen and experience in business partnering, ideally in retail or FMCG. Proven ability to communicate and influence at senior levels, with a collaborative and solution-driven approach. Strong analytical capabilities, comfortable working with and accurately manipulating data to provide accurate and insightful analysis. A strong commercial awareness and continuous improvement mind set, with the ability to maintain and further enhance controls and process. Forward thinking with the ability to understand future requirements and how they can inform current plans. Key relationships and stakeholders Reports into Head of Finance Business partner to the Franchise Partner Team (Heads of Franchise Partnerships) Other Finance Contacts: International Finance; Business Service Centre and Analytics teams; and Legal/Tax/Compliance teams. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Jun 15, 2026
Contractor
Senior Finance Manager - Franchise Partnerships, Retail Senior Finance Manager - Franchise Partnerships, Retail The location of the role is Paddington, London (hybrid working) . The duration of the contract is 4 months . The pay rate on offer is 650 - 750 per day (via Umbrella agency) . Role purpose As Senior Finance Manager - Franchise Partnerships, you will lead financial strategy and governance for franchise operations across Asia, MENA, and Europe. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen, capable of delivering profitable growth through robust financial planning, insightful analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. Behaviours of being curious, tenacious and brave will enable you to be successful as you collaborate and bring structure into the numbers. This is a role where you can make a real difference in creating value as we work with our Partners to grow, modernise and reset our franchise partner agreements, delivering profitable transformation growth in Franchise Partnerships. Key accountabilities, responsibilities, and measures Financial Leadership for Partnerships Take ownership of the financial management for franchise partnerships, including budgeting, forecasting, performance tracking, balance sheet, and controls ensuring delivery of revenue and profit targets. Develop and deliver robust financial models to assess franchise performance and support strategic initiatives. Oversee budgets, forecasts, and performance reviews; manage robust governance processes around financial policies, franchise agreements, and regulatory requirements. Business Partnering Collaborate with Commercial, Supply Chain and Legal/Compliance teams to drive profitable growth; and structure new franchise deals and renegotiate existing agreements. Support Joint Business Plans, track key initiative performance such as Trusted Value, and manage robust governance processes. Deliver actionable insights to senior leadership to optimize franchise profitability and cash flow. Performance Analysis Monitor key metrics such as revenue, margin, and returns for franchise operations. Weekly trade analysis and response choices to deliver against targets. Prepare monthly and quarterly performance reports for stakeholders. Use data and analytics to inform decisions, identify risks and opportunities recommending corrective actions where necessary. Strategic Projects Support growth plans, including contractual financial models and due diligence. Lead financial input into pricing strategies, royalty structures, and incentive programs. Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and reporting for franchise operations. Key skills Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CA) with at least 5 years' post-qualification experience. Strong commercial acumen and experience in business partnering, ideally in retail or FMCG. Proven ability to communicate and influence at senior levels, with a collaborative and solution-driven approach. Strong analytical capabilities, comfortable working with and accurately manipulating data to provide accurate and insightful analysis. A strong commercial awareness and continuous improvement mind set, with the ability to maintain and further enhance controls and process. Forward thinking with the ability to understand future requirements and how they can inform current plans. Key relationships and stakeholders Reports into Head of Finance Business partner to the Franchise Partner Team (Heads of Franchise Partnerships) Other Finance Contacts: International Finance; Business Service Centre and Analytics teams; and Legal/Tax/Compliance teams. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Hays Construction and Property
Dudley, West Midlands
Your new company Hays are delighted to be supporting an award-winning housing provider in the West Midlands in recruiting an Asset Manager to join them on a permanent basis. This organisation is dedicated to creating safe, sustainable homes and fostering a supportive, collaborative environment. As they continue to grow and innovate, they're looking for an experienced Asset Manager to lead their asset management strategy and make a real impact on the communities they serve. Your new role As Asset Manager, you'll take ownership of building assets and landlord services, ensuring every aspect of property management meets the highest standards. You will: Lead on reactive maintenance, planned works, and major projects, delivering cost-effective solutions on time and within budget. Drive the capital programme aligned with the overall strategy, including carbon net-zero and retrofit initiatives. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, health and safety, and legal obligations. Manage and mentor a small team, providing strong leadership and guidance. Build lasting relationships with tenants, contractors, and partners as a trusted senior point of contact. Oversee procurement, budget management, and process improvements to enhance service delivery. This is a pivotal role where you'll contribute to strategic decisions and help shape the future of housing services. The role is Monday to Friday, with flexibility offered on a hybrid working basis. What you'll need to succeed In order to succeed in this role you will have: At least 2 years' experience in surveying, repairs, or maintenance management. A qualification in a construction-related discipline (ONC, HNC or equivalent). Strong knowledge of building construction, defects, and compliance requirements. Proven ability to manage budgets, contractors, and procurement processes. Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills. A customer-first mindset and the ability to lead and inspire a team. Full right to work in the UK is required at the time of application as no Visa sponsorship will be offered for this role. Applicants without the right to work in the UK at the time of application need not apply. What you'll get in return In return you will receive an excellent basic salary of up to 45,000 per annum dependent on experience, plus further benefits including 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), flexible/hybrid working, on-site parking, and other benefits including Medicash and health & wellbeing support. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Jun 14, 2026
Full time
Your new company Hays are delighted to be supporting an award-winning housing provider in the West Midlands in recruiting an Asset Manager to join them on a permanent basis. This organisation is dedicated to creating safe, sustainable homes and fostering a supportive, collaborative environment. As they continue to grow and innovate, they're looking for an experienced Asset Manager to lead their asset management strategy and make a real impact on the communities they serve. Your new role As Asset Manager, you'll take ownership of building assets and landlord services, ensuring every aspect of property management meets the highest standards. You will: Lead on reactive maintenance, planned works, and major projects, delivering cost-effective solutions on time and within budget. Drive the capital programme aligned with the overall strategy, including carbon net-zero and retrofit initiatives. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, health and safety, and legal obligations. Manage and mentor a small team, providing strong leadership and guidance. Build lasting relationships with tenants, contractors, and partners as a trusted senior point of contact. Oversee procurement, budget management, and process improvements to enhance service delivery. This is a pivotal role where you'll contribute to strategic decisions and help shape the future of housing services. The role is Monday to Friday, with flexibility offered on a hybrid working basis. What you'll need to succeed In order to succeed in this role you will have: At least 2 years' experience in surveying, repairs, or maintenance management. A qualification in a construction-related discipline (ONC, HNC or equivalent). Strong knowledge of building construction, defects, and compliance requirements. Proven ability to manage budgets, contractors, and procurement processes. Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills. A customer-first mindset and the ability to lead and inspire a team. Full right to work in the UK is required at the time of application as no Visa sponsorship will be offered for this role. Applicants without the right to work in the UK at the time of application need not apply. What you'll get in return In return you will receive an excellent basic salary of up to 45,000 per annum dependent on experience, plus further benefits including 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), flexible/hybrid working, on-site parking, and other benefits including Medicash and health & wellbeing support. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)