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Job Title: Technical Director Associate Director - Town Planning Location: Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Glasgow, Cambridge, Birmingham, Cardiff, Bristol Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy in the appointment of a Technical Director Associate Director - Planning. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly regarded UK planning and environmental consultancy operating at the forefront of sustainable infrastructure, development, and environmental assessment. The team works on some of the country's most significant and complex projects, helping clients respond to the challenges of climate change, Net Zero delivery, biodiversity enhancement, ESG, and rapid urbanisation. You will be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking Planning and Environment practice with a strong national presence, working alongside multidisciplinary teams across transport, energy, infrastructure, and engineering. The business is recognised for its innovation, digital capability, and influence on major UK infrastructure and development policy and delivery. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in the growth and direction of the Northern Planning team, supporting continued expansion and strengthening client relationships across both public and private sectors. Key Responsibilities: Lead, grow, and develop an established team of Town Planners across the UK Deliver high-quality Town Planning consultancy services directly to clients Manage commercial performance including fee management, governance, and resourcing Lead major multidisciplinary bid submissions for significant infrastructure and development projects Develop new business opportunities and strengthen existing client relationships Oversee project delivery ensuring technical excellence, quality, and compliance at all stages Collaborate across national planning, environmental, and infrastructure teams to drive integrated solutions Mentor, manage, and support the development of team members, including performance reviews Requirements: RTPI-accredited degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning and Chartered RTPI membership Strong consultancy background with experience in leading and developing teams Proven track record in delivering and winning major infrastructure and development projects Excellent understanding of planning law, policy, and procedures with strong commercial awareness Demonstrable experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship building Strong leadership, communication, and business development skills A proactive, growth-focused mindset with the ability to identify and convert opportunities This is a rare opportunity to take a senior leadership role within a highly respected consultancy shaping some of the UK's most important infrastructure and development projects. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Job Title: Business Development Executive Working the Windsor office and conducting site visits across England and Wales Overview: 1. You will be conducting site visits to potential borrowers at their place of business to assess if we are proceeding to a lending decision. 2. You will be assessing director behaviour, business sector and collating any further documentation required to determine your final lending decision. 3. You will be looking at the risks involved with the business and put these factors towards the lending decision. 4. The information that is gathered at the underwriting stage will also support you to conduct the visit. 5. You will be required to present the site visit findings to the Loan Sales Manager along with your business decision as to whether we should approve the lending decision. 6. You will be required to build a business relationship with the director(s) you meet during your site visits to enable a solid line of communication. You be required to make contact directly with the director(s) to confirm, re-arrange and ensure that the director has all necessary documents and proof prepared for their visit. 7. A strong understanding of commercial lending, risk assessment and financial analysis is required. 8. Absolute professionalism whilst representing the company is essential. 9. Strong time management is vital in this role. Role Responsibilities • Support the underwriting team by underwriting cases when you are not out on the road. • Maintain an understanding of and comply with all relevant lending regulations, including those from financial regulatory bodies and internal lending policies. • Upon completion of the site visit, ensure you carry out a post visit meeting with the Loan Sales Manager, at this stage you must ensure you raise any red flags/ concerns regarding the business we are considering lending to. • Evaluate creditworthiness and risks of loan applicants by analysing financial data including income, financial statements, and collateral when underwriting cases. • Provide excellent customer service by promptly responding to questions and concerns from loan applicants, explaining the loan application process, and communicating decisions effectively. • Keep yourself updated on loan products, underwriting standards, and collections procedures. • Ensure all documentation and ID Verification checks are prepared and completed to a satisfactory standard before submitting the case to the lending department. • Be able to operate with proficiency CRM systems and keep accurate notes and documentation. • Make it your responsibility to know your customers. Requirements: • Use of own car as you will be required to drive to our customers (monthly car allowance). • Confident, friendly and a professional manner is required at all times as you will representing the company when onsite visits. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. • Excellent analytical and decision-making abilities. • Knowledge of loan compliance and regulatory standards.

Are you an experienced Contracts Manager with expertise in delivering defence-related contracts within advanced manufacturing, engineering, aerospace or defence environments? Do you thrive on managing complex contractual frameworks, mitigating risk and supporting programme delivery within highly regulated sectors? Niche Recruitment are proud to be partnering with MGI Engineering to recruit a Contracts Manager for their growing business in Witney. Operating across the defence, aerospace, automotive, marine and motorsport sectors, MGI Engineering are experiencing significant growth within the defence market and are looking for an experienced contracts professional to support the successful delivery of complex engineering and defence programmes. This hands-on role is centred around managing awarded contracts, supporting programme teams, ensuring contractual compliance and maintaining robust governance across a portfolio of engineering projects. Rather than focusing on new business generation, this position is ideal for someone who enjoys contract delivery, stakeholder management and driving successful outcomes within a fast-paced technical environment. This full-time role offers a highly competitive salary alongside excellent benefits, within a dynamic and innovative engineering business. Key Responsibilities Manage the delivery and administration of awarded engineering and defence contracts Support programme teams with contract interpretation, change control, claims management and risk mitigation Lead the negotiation and management of supplier and subcontractor agreements Ensure compliance with defence industry regulations, export controls and contractual obligations Identify, assess and manage contractual and commercial risks across complex engineering programmes Maintain strong commercial governance and provide clear reporting to senior leadership Collaborate closely with Engineering, Procurement, Finance and Programme Management teams to support successful project delivery Build and maintain effective relationships with customers, suppliers and key stakeholders Skills & Experience Proven experience managing defence-related contracts within engineering, aerospace, defence, manufacturing or other technical industries Strong understanding of contract management principles, programme delivery and change management processes Experience negotiating and managing complex, high-value defence or government contracts Knowledge of DEFCON terms, FAR/DFARS, ITAR, export controls and defence procurement frameworks Excellent stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Experience working closely with senior leadership teams and cross-functional stakeholders Benefits Competitive salary 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Flexible benefits scheme Free breakfast Birthday day off Flexible working hours How to Apply If you're an experienced Contracts Manager looking to join an innovative engineering business at the forefront of defence and advanced technology programmes, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Niche Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

Job Title: Technical Director Associate Director - Town Planning Location: London, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Glasgow, Cambridge, Birmingham, Cardiff, Bristol Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy in the appointment of a Technical Director Associate Director - Planning. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly regarded UK planning and environmental consultancy operating at the forefront of sustainable infrastructure, development, and environmental assessment. The team works on some of the country's most significant and complex projects, helping clients respond to the challenges of climate change, Net Zero delivery, biodiversity enhancement, ESG, and rapid urbanisation. You will be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking Planning and Environment practice with a strong national presence, working alongside multidisciplinary teams across transport, energy, infrastructure, and engineering. The business is recognised for its innovation, digital capability, and influence on major UK infrastructure and development policy and delivery. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in the growth and direction of the Northern Planning team, supporting continued expansion and strengthening client relationships across both public and private sectors. Key Responsibilities: Lead, grow, and develop an established team of Town Planners across the UK Deliver high-quality Town Planning consultancy services directly to clients Manage commercial performance including fee management, governance, and resourcing Lead major multidisciplinary bid submissions for significant infrastructure and development projects Develop new business opportunities and strengthen existing client relationships Oversee project delivery ensuring technical excellence, quality, and compliance at all stages Collaborate across national planning, environmental, and infrastructure teams to drive integrated solutions Mentor, manage, and support the development of team members, including performance reviews Requirements: RTPI-accredited degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning and Chartered RTPI membership Strong consultancy background with experience in leading and developing teams Proven track record in delivering and winning major infrastructure and development projects Excellent understanding of planning law, policy, and procedures with strong commercial awareness Demonstrable experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship building Strong leadership, communication, and business development skills A proactive, growth-focused mindset with the ability to identify and convert opportunities This is a rare opportunity to take a senior leadership role within a highly respected consultancy shaping some of the UK's most important infrastructure and development projects. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Job Title: Technical Director Associate Director - Town Planning Location: London, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Glasgow, Cambridge, Birmingham, Cardiff, Bristol Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy in the appointment of a Technical Director Associate Director - Planning. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly regarded UK planning and environmental consultancy operating at the forefront of sustainable infrastructure, development, and environmental assessment. The team works on some of the country's most significant and complex projects, helping clients respond to the challenges of climate change, Net Zero delivery, biodiversity enhancement, ESG, and rapid urbanisation. You will be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking Planning and Environment practice with a strong national presence, working alongside multidisciplinary teams across transport, energy, infrastructure, and engineering. The business is recognised for its innovation, digital capability, and influence on major UK infrastructure and development policy and delivery. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in the growth and direction of the Northern Planning team, supporting continued expansion and strengthening client relationships across both public and private sectors. Key Responsibilities: Lead, grow, and develop an established team of Town Planners across the UK Deliver high-quality Town Planning consultancy services directly to clients Manage commercial performance including fee management, governance, and resourcing Lead major multidisciplinary bid submissions for significant infrastructure and development projects Develop new business opportunities and strengthen existing client relationships Oversee project delivery ensuring technical excellence, quality, and compliance at all stages Collaborate across national planning, environmental, and infrastructure teams to drive integrated solutions Mentor, manage, and support the development of team members, including performance reviews Requirements: RTPI-accredited degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning and Chartered RTPI membership Strong consultancy background with experience in leading and developing teams Proven track record in delivering and winning major infrastructure and development projects Excellent understanding of planning law, policy, and procedures with strong commercial awareness Demonstrable experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship building Strong leadership, communication, and business development skills A proactive, growth-focused mindset with the ability to identify and convert opportunities This is a rare opportunity to take a senior leadership role within a highly respected consultancy shaping some of the UK's most important infrastructure and development projects. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Health & Safety Advisor Location: Surrey or West Midlands (Hybrid) Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + Company Car/Car Allowance + Bonus Type: Full-Time, Permanent Are you an experienced Health & Safety professional with a strong background in civil engineering and infrastructure projects? We are seeking a proactive and engaging Health & Safety Advisor to join a growing and dynamic organisation operating across complex civil engineering, environmental and infrastructure projects throughout the UK. This is a highly visible, client-facing role where you will play a key part in promoting a positive health and safety culture across multiple sites, supporting operational teams, and ensuring compliance with industry best practice and legislative requirements. Working closely with the Group Head of QHSE, you will provide expert advice and support to project teams, clients and stakeholders whilst helping to drive continuous improvement across the business. The Role Key responsibilities will include: Conducting site audits, inspections and compliance assessments across a variety of civil engineering projects. Supporting project teams with the implementation and maintenance of health and safety management systems. Providing practical advice and guidance to operational teams, management and clients. Investigating incidents, identifying root causes and supporting the implementation of corrective actions. Monitoring compliance with relevant health and safety legislation, standards and company procedures. Producing reports, recommendations and improvement plans following audits and inspections. Promoting and embedding a positive health and safety culture throughout the organisation. Supporting the Group Head of QHSE with strategic initiatives, policy development and continuous improvement activities. Building strong working relationships with clients and acting as a trusted health and safety representative. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Significant experience in a Health & Safety role within civil engineering, infrastructure, marine, earthworks, utilities or related sectors. Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and industry best practice. Experience carrying out audits, inspections and compliance assessments. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels. Experience working in client-facing environments. NEBOSH General Certificate as a minimum (Diploma or equivalent desirable). A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively throughout the UK. What's on Offer? £50,000 - £55,000 basic salary. Company car or car allowance. Performance-related bonus. Hybrid working with home-based flexibility. Office attendance approximately once per week. Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging civil engineering projects. Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities. Please note that successful applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Security Check prior to appointment. Assured Safety Recruitment are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company operating across the UK. We recruit all roles in the Health and Safety industry including Health and Safety Advisor, Health and Safety Manager, Health and Safety Director, and HSE, HSEQ, SHEQ, QHSE, EHS positions. Once we have received your details, we will be in touch within 14 days if your application has been successful for the role. Wherever possible we do try to contact all of our applicants directly, however sometimes due to a large volume of applicants this isn t always possible. If you have not been contacted within 14 days of applying, unfortunately this means your application has not been successful, but we may keep your details on file for future opportunities.

Job Title: Associate Town Planner Location: Stratford-upon-Avon This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and collaborative team of planning and development professionals, working on a diverse portfolio of projects across the UK. The team provides expert advice on a wide range of schemes including residential, mixed-use, regeneration, and strategic land development, supporting clients from early feasibility through to planning consent and implementation. You will be joining a supportive and forward-thinking consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality planning advice, combining technical excellence with a commercially focused approach. This is a key senior appointment offering genuine influence over project delivery and the continued growth of the regional team. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage planning projects from inception through to determination Provide strategic planning advice on land promotion, development potential, and site appraisals Prepare, manage, and submit complex planning applications and appeals Draft high-quality planning statements, reports, and representations for Local Plan processes Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, local authorities, and key stakeholders Support and contribute to business development and the generation of new opportunities Oversee and mentor junior team members, supporting their professional development Represent clients at meetings, hearings, and examinations where required Requirements: Proven experience at Senior Planner or Associate Planner level within consultancy, local authority, or development environment RTPI accredited degree with Chartered Membership (or working towards) Strong knowledge of the UK planning system, policy, and development management processes Demonstrable experience delivering and managing complex planning projects Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail Strong client-facing experience with the ability to build and maintain relationships Commercial awareness and ability to contribute to business growth A proactive, motivated, and collaborative approach Additional Information: This role is based in the Stratford-upon-Avon office, with hybrid working available. The organisation promotes flexibility and trust, allowing individuals to manage their working patterns effectively while maintaining strong team collaboration. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious planning professional to take the next step in their career within a dynamic and expanding consultancy, working on high-quality and meaningful development projects across the UK. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Business Development Manager Wales Full-Time Permanent We are currently partnering with a fast-growing renewable energy business to recruit a Business Development Manager to drive growth across the Wales region. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business operating within one of the UK's fastest-growing sectors, supplying renewable energy solutions to a rapidly expanding customer base. The role would suit an ambitious and commercially driven sales professional looking to join a company with strong growth plans and genuine long-term career prospects. The Company Our client is a rapidly expanding business within the renewable energy sector , supplying a broad range of products and solutions to installers, contractors, and trade customers. With continued investment and increasing market demand, they are growing their regional sales teams to support expansion across the UK. The Role As Business Development Manager, you will take ownership of developing sales opportunities across Wales, building strong customer relationships while driving sustainable revenue growth. This is a field-based role combining new business development, account management, and strategic sales activity . Key responsibilities include: Developing and executing a regional growth strategy Identifying and targeting new customers and market opportunities Building strong relationships with installers, contractors, and trade partners Conducting customer meetings and presenting product solutions Managing the sales process from initial enquiry through to order completion Providing ongoing account management and aftersales support Maintaining accurate pipeline and customer records via CRM systems Working closely with internal sales and marketing teams to support growth objectives Monitoring market trends and competitor activity within the renewable sector The Candidate We are looking for a proactive and ambitious sales professional with experience in business development or technical sales. Essential: Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management Background in renewable energy, electrical wholesale, or building services Strong track record of achieving sales targets Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Ability to manage your own territory and workload effectively Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office Full UK driving licence The Package 30,000 - 60,000 depending on experience 30% annual bonus Electric company car Pension scheme 23 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas leave Company laptop and mobile phone Free parking Strong career progression opportunities within a rapidly growing business Career Progression This is an excellent opportunity to join a business in a significant growth phase, where strong performers will have the chance to progress into: Senior Business Development roles Regional Sales Management Strategic or Key Account positions As the company continues to expand, there will be genuine opportunity to grow alongside the business and play a key role in its long-term success. Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic company within the booming renewable energy sector, where you can directly influence growth while developing a long-term career in a future-focused industry. WR HVAC M&E are recruitment partner for HVAC jobs. Our customers include a range of large and small M&E companies, manufacturers and suppliers of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. We recruit UK wide for sales, management and technical jobs. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Your new company Hays are delighted to be supporting one of our key clients within the defence sector in recruiting a Facilities & Estate Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. You will be joining a leading provider of facilities management and estate services supporting a secure, high-profile defence estate. Operating within a regulated environment, the organisation delivers critical maintenance, infrastructure, and property services to support operational readiness and the needs of service personnel and their families. Your new role As Facilities & Estate Manager, you will lead the delivery of maintenance and estate management services across a multi-site defence portfolio. This is a highly visible leadership role where operational excellence, statutory compliance, and stakeholder engagement are critical to success. You will operate within a Ministry of Defence (MoD) framework, ensuring all works are delivered in line with strict regulatory, contractual, and health & safety requirements. Working closely with Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) representatives and key stakeholders, you will coordinate priorities, manage delivery programmes, and ensure all activities meet required standards and handover expectations. Your role will have a strong focus on compliance, safety, and service delivery. Key responsibilities include: Leading planned and reactive maintenance across the built estate within an MoD-regulated environment Ensuring full compliance with statutory legislation, MoD requirements, and HSE standards Acting as the technical authority on compliance risks, including chairing Site Risk Meetings where required Managing estate documentation and asset data, including systems and key planning tools such as ESTS and FASP Overseeing operational planning, resource allocation, and budget management to meet evolving priorities Building strong, effective relationships with DIO representatives, military stakeholders, and end users Leading, developing, and motivating teams to deliver high-performance outcomes against KPIs Driving commercial performance through cost control, supply chain management, and P&L oversight Embedding sustainability initiatives and supporting carbon reduction targets across the estate This role offers a unique opportunity to influence estate performance in a secure and mission-critical environment, where quality, reliability, and compliance are essential. What you'll need to succeed You will be an experienced Facilities Manager, Estate Manager, or Hard Services professional with a strong understanding of operating within regulated or defence environments.You will bring: Proven experience in facilities management, estate maintenance, or property operations, ideally within an MoD or similarly regulated environment. Strong knowledge of statutory compliance, health & safety legislation, and risk management practices. Experience working with defence stakeholders, frameworks, or organisations such as the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) (desirable). A track record of delivering operational performance, managing teams, and achieving KPIs. Experience managing budgets, resources, and commercial performance. Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships. Excellent organisational and IT skills, including experience working with estate and asset management systems. Desirable qualifications and experience: HND or equivalent in Building, Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or relevant experience). Health & Safety qualification such as SMSTS or NEBOSH. Knowledge of CDM regulations, asbestos management, disability access compliance, and energy performance standards. What you'll get in return In return you will receive an excellent basic salary of up to 48,000 per annum, plus other benefits including: Company car or car allowance 25 days annual leave 6% matched pension contribution Private medical cover Life assurance Professional membership support Ongoing career development within a specialist and regulated sector 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)

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Join our friendly team at Busy Bees in Huntingdon, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 100 children. We are passionate about providing children with the best start in life and feature five spacious rooms, including a unique sensory room that sets us apart in the area. Our nursery regularly hosts engaging visits from local police, professional photographers, and ZooLab, enriching the children's learning experiences. Conveniently located off Hinchingbrooke Business Park, we are close to the town center and train station for easy access. We offer free parking for our staff, a day off for birthdays, and opportunities for career progression and qualifications. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in early childhood education within a supportive and vibrant environment. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities Lead the planning and execution of age-appropriate activities and curriculum in your room. Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment for children. Foster a high-performing team through supportive leadership and collaboration. Oversee the development and wellbeing of children, ensuring their progress is tracked and communicated with parents. Take on the role of Key Person, ensuring the holistic development and personal care needs of a group of children. Ensure health and safety standards are met, maintaining a clean and secure environment. Required Qualifications: Ideal Candidate: Level 3 qualification or above in early years education. Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory experience an advantage ideally as a Nursery Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager or Nursery Practitioner. Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. Passionate about fostering children's development and creating positive relationships with families. Make a positive impact on young learners-apply now!

Personal Tax Manager Permanent - Full time Bath We re working with an accountancy practice that s looking to strengthen its tax team with an experienced Tax Manager to lead complex compliance and advisory work and manage key client relationships. In this role, you ll be responsible for managing complex compliance work, delivering insightful tax planning advice, mentoring junior team members, and building strong client relationships. In this role you will: Manage a diverse and challenging client portfolio. Provide strategic tax solutions. Prepare, review, and advise on complex tax compliance and planning opportunities. Mentor and develop junior team members whilst maintaining a high-performing environment Your Experience: Managed a portfolio of personal tax clients, ensuring compliance and providing advisory support. Led complex tax compliance projects, including year-end accounts and HMRC submissions. Mentored and developed junior staff, overseeing their work and supporting career progression. Your Qualifications: ACA/ ACCA/ CTA, or equivalent. In-depth knowledge of personal tax, and VAT legislation. Experienced in tax software (e.g., CCH, TaxCalc, IRIS) and proficient in Excel and other MS Office tools. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, click Apply to upload your CV for consideration. Alternatively, contact Valentina Williams on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for a confidential discussion. If this role isn t quite right for you but you re exploring new opportunities in Accountancy & Finance, we d love to have a chat about your next step.

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

Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by a leading foodservice business to recruit for a Category Manager (Fresh) Main purpose of the job Develop strong and long-lasting supplier relationships Execute short and long term strategies for the Fresh Category Work and communicate closely with other category managers Stay updated with market trends Develop and create optimal product mix Job Requirements Experience within fresh category management (fish buying would be beneficial) Early starts 4/5am Benefits Free onsite parking Health and Wellness programme Great career progression opportunities Car & cycle to work scheme If this is a role you are interested in, please apply with your most up to date CV. 5074DHR1 INDPRO The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.

Job Title: Technical Director Associate Director - Town Planning Location: London, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Glasgow, Cambridge, Birmingham, Cardiff, Bristol Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy in the appointment of a Technical Director Associate Director - Planning. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly regarded UK planning and environmental consultancy operating at the forefront of sustainable infrastructure, development, and environmental assessment. The team works on some of the country's most significant and complex projects, helping clients respond to the challenges of climate change, Net Zero delivery, biodiversity enhancement, ESG, and rapid urbanisation. You will be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking Planning and Environment practice with a strong national presence, working alongside multidisciplinary teams across transport, energy, infrastructure, and engineering. The business is recognised for its innovation, digital capability, and influence on major UK infrastructure and development policy and delivery. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in the growth and direction of the Northern Planning team, supporting continued expansion and strengthening client relationships across both public and private sectors. Key Responsibilities: Lead, grow, and develop an established team of Town Planners across the UK Deliver high-quality Town Planning consultancy services directly to clients Manage commercial performance including fee management, governance, and resourcing Lead major multidisciplinary bid submissions for significant infrastructure and development projects Develop new business opportunities and strengthen existing client relationships Oversee project delivery ensuring technical excellence, quality, and compliance at all stages Collaborate across national planning, environmental, and infrastructure teams to drive integrated solutions Mentor, manage, and support the development of team members, including performance reviews Requirements: RTPI-accredited degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning and Chartered RTPI membership Strong consultancy background with experience in leading and developing teams Proven track record in delivering and winning major infrastructure and development projects Excellent understanding of planning law, policy, and procedures with strong commercial awareness Demonstrable experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship building Strong leadership, communication, and business development skills A proactive, growth-focused mindset with the ability to identify and convert opportunities This is a rare opportunity to take a senior leadership role within a highly respected consultancy shaping some of the UK's most important infrastructure and development projects. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Basildon-Hybrid-Expectations to spend time between Essex base and meeting customers Salary - Negotiable DOE Up to 100k Your new role: Based in South Essex, you will be joining a well-known and massively growing motorsport & automotive business who due to this rise in growth are seeking a New Business development manager. The New Business Development Manager will be working to lead growth efforts for this small but fast growing and successful electronics/motorsport business, This role involves identifying business opportunities, building strategic partnerships and driving sales in both existing and emerging markets. The ideal candidate will have the experience in the electronics industry, a strong sales background and the ability to work independently in a dynamic small business. Offering a range of benefits including flexi-start time, private healthcare, generous holiday allowance and more, this is an excellent time to join this fast-expanding company. Key Responsibilities & Duties: Identify and pursue new business opportunities in target markets - including but not limited to motorsport, marine, military and aviation. Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners and vendors Develop and execute sakes strategies to achieve revenue and growth targets Research and analyse market trends, customer needs and competitor activities Collaborate with the product and technical team to tailor solutions for clients Represent the company at trade shows, exhibitions and networking events This is just a summed-up list, and other duties will be required. Experience & Skills needed: Proven experience and success in a technical sales role, ideally within motorsport or automotive electronics Excellent communication skills Negotiation and presentation abilities Technical understanding of the electronics business Enthusiastic with a genuine desire to understand and improve the business Ability to map and plan your day to be the most effective to the business needs. 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 now on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and 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)

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Buyer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a maternity cover contract position with a proposed end date of 1st June 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £38.30 per hour. The Opportunity: Reporting to the Regional Purchasing Manager this role will see you have responsibility for managing the external supply chain from suppliers. Your main focus and priority will be ensuring supplier performance to meet Quality, Cost, Delivery, Innovation and Sustainability (QCDIS) requirements. Responsible for all post sourcing commercial contract and change management activities for designated commodities and suppliers. This role is also pivotal for interface with other key functions. Acting within a core team of Production Purchasing, Product Engineering, Supplier Technical Assistance (STA), Material Planning and Logistics (MP&L), Cost Estimating and Manufacturing. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: Cost Management: Ensuring effective cost management of particular commodities and suppliers, which will involve launching new products at their target cost as well as achieving year on year cost reduction on current spend to deliver against savings targets. Responsibility for resolution of in-contract commercial issues including invoices relating to price queries, annual cost reduction, tooling costs, design changes and all liability claims. Lead negotiations with external suppliers for both current and future products. Supplier Relationship Management: Participate in and lead Supplier Business Reviews with your suppliers to develop supplier relationships and ensure performance. Support stakeholder engagement and internal relationship management and act as the primary interface with Product Engineering for designated commodities/parts, to ensure cross-functional alignment on quality, cost, delivery, innovation and sustainability requirements. Support the Global Strategy Leaders, to develop the supplier relationships globally for your designated commodities You will be responsible for commercial contract validation activities which includes but is not limited to: Validation activities of core commercial/contractual elements and costs for example. Labour (direct and indirect)/Manning (direct/indirect) and overall supplier programme resources. Process time for manufacturing process, key material flows and information flows. How parts are manufactured bill of design and bill of process (method of manufacture/key materials/location(s) of manufacture/BOF content and understanding of key BOF cost elements and drivers). Tooling and location of manufacture. OEE/Shift Patterns/JPH achievement and capacity flexibility, breakpoints and sensitivity analysis around volumes. Value Stream Maps all key material and information flows mapped and understood at production system, supply chain, sub tier and sub tier supply chain variables . BOF Parts and Supply Chain maps . Tariffs duties and incentives around total value stream and any contingency and business continuity considerations which need to be incorporated into contractual or commercial framework moving forward. Other: Contribute where appropriate to process improvement and ensuring the adoption and sharing of best practice in Regional Purchasing Teams e.g. leading programmes of cost reduction. Manage Supplier, and Supply Chain Risk, management for assigned commodities post SCPA, ensuring the supply chain operates in accordance with customer and governmental regulations. Ensure compliance to the Way and KWS processes. Driving system compliance throughout the supply chain, by maintaining the purchasing systems to ensure data integrity and therefore system performance. Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested. Key Interactions: Global Purchasing Finance. Programme Teams. STA. Cost Engineering. Product Engineering. Supplier Base. Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required: Degree qualified or equivalent experience. Delivering complex supply chain solutions in a fast paced, high pressured manufacturing environment. Ability to work independently, results driven, demonstrating tenacity, drive and perseverance with the ability to deliver operational plans in a complex, highly demanding environment. Implementing and delivering purchasing strategies with the focus on total value chain delivery. Identify opportunities for creating value in a commodity or commodities. A resilient and enthusiastic individual who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs. A strong communicator with the ability to communicate effectively with key stakeholders to influence cross-functional engagement. An effective team player, actively develops and supports team members. Maintaining compliance with standard policies and procedures. Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience Requested: An individual with a proven track record in delivering results in both favourable and unfavourable conditions. The ability to challenge in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style. Experience of working in a global, multi-cultural environment. Essential Personal Profile Required: An individual, who works independently, is results driven, demonstrating tenacity, drive and perseverance with the ability to deliver operational plans in a complex, highly demanding environment. An individual with the capability to combine a short term, pragmatic focus with medium term planning. A resilient and enthusiastic who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs. A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas. An effective team player, actively develops and supports team members. Desirable Personal Profile Requested: An individual with the ability to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style.

Business Manager Defence Land Sector Location: Hybrid / Flexible (Offices in several UK hubs) Basis: Permanent Full-time or Part-time options available You will need to be eligible for MOD SC Clearance to be suitable for this position, that means you must have a UK Passport as a minimum. The Opportunity I am currently partnering with a standout engineering and safety consultancy that is looking for a Defence Land Business Manager to spearhead their growth in the Land domain. What makes my client unique is their structure: they are an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) . This means the business is run entirely for the benefit of the staff, not external shareholders. It creates a culture of genuine accountability, long-term stability, and a refreshingly collaborative atmosphere where everyone has a stake in the company's success. The Role This isn't just a "sales" role; it's a strategic leadership position. My client has seen significant growth over the last few years and they need someone to own the Land sector's roadmap. You'll be tasked with: Defining the 5-year strategy: Mapping out how the business will support the Land market through 2030 and beyond. Driving Business Development: Identifying and capturing new opportunities across Land Mobility, Soldier Systems, Uncrewed Systems, and C4ISR. Relationship Management: Leveraging your existing network within the UK Defence Land domain to build high-performing partnerships. Proposal Leadership: Working alongside technical teams to craft winning bids and mentoring junior staff on the commercial side of consultancy. Customer Liaison: Acting as the primary point of contact for key collaborators and industry partners. What They're Looking For To be successful here, you'll need a solid footing in the UK Defence sector-specifically within a consultancy or professional services environment. Market Knowledge: You should have a deep understanding of the Land domain (think Battlefield Digitisation, autonomous systems, or vehicle programmes). Network: You've got a "black book" of contacts and a reputation for delivery within the client and supply-chain communities. Strategic Mindset: You can demonstrate a track record of capture planning and winning work in complex environments. Communication: You're comfortable engaging and influencing stakeholders at all levels, from engineers to senior directors. Security: You must be a UK national capable of obtaining (or already holding) UK Security Clearance. Why Join Them? Because they are employee-owned, my client reinvests in their people rather than focusing on short-term dividends. You can expect: Financial Upside: Competitive salary plus an annual bonus linked to both personal and company performance (including tax-exempt elements unique to EOTs). Genuine Flexibility: They mean it when they say "hybrid." They balance individual needs with company objectives, supporting work-life harmony. Professional Backing: They'll pay for your professional institution memberships and provide top-tier training in consultancy and technical skills. The Extras: Private medical (after probation), Life Assurance, 25 days leave (with the option to buy/sell), and a Cycle to Work scheme. Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.

Audit and Accounts Manager Gloucester Up to £65,000 DOE If you re looking for a role where you can step up, lead a team, and genuinely move your career forward, this could be exactly what you ve been waiting for. This position offers a great mix of hands-on technical work and real leadership responsibility. You ll have your own client portfolio to manage, while also supporting and developing a small team. It s a chance to build your profile internally and position yourself for the next step in your career within a growing firm that values progression. This is a great opportunity to move into a role where you re not just doing the work, but leading it. You ll be trusted with responsibility, given room to grow, and supported as you take the next step in your career. What you ll be doing Managing your own portfolio of clients, building strong and lasting relationships Preparing and reviewing financial statements for a range of businesses Leading audits from planning right through to completion Supporting, mentoring, and developing a team Overseeing tax returns and maintaining high technical standards Getting involved in improving processes and helping the team work more efficiently What we re looking for Experience working within an accountancy practice in a similar role Confidence leading audits and managing client work Previous experience supervising or managing a team Strong technical knowledge across accounts and tax ACCA or ACA qualified If you re ready to take on more ownership and build towards a leadership position, we d love to hear from you. Apply today, or reach out to Valentina for more information; (url removed) or (phone number removed)

A bespoke manufacturing business is looking for a Production Administrator, 42.5 hour working week, flexible working times, permanent position, paying circa 30k annually depending on experience. Offering a complete end-to-end service for customers nationwide. The company pride themselves on delivering high-quality, tailored products that are built and tested in-house to meet individual customer requirements. The Production Administrator is a site based role in the outskirts of Huddersfield. Commutable from Elland , Halifax , Brighouse, Sowerby bridge or areas along the M62 . We are recruiting for a Production Administrator to join the Operations team, reporting to the Planning Manager. This role is responsible for supporting the smooth and efficient running of operational processes, with a strong focus on administration, compliance, coordination and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities of the Production Administrator : Manage and maintain compliance records and operational documentation. Coordinate warranty processes. Keep operational reports and records up to date. Carry out routine operational checks accurately and on time. Process invoices and related paperwork. Communicate with suppliers and external service providers. Create and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Support users with internal systems and help resolve process-related issues. Provide general administrative support to the department. Use ERP and MRP systems ( essential experience required ). The successful Production Administrator will have excellent attention to detail, strong organisational and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Strong communication skills are essential to build positive working relationships with both internal teams and external partners. Desired Skills for the Production Administrator : Previous experience within an SME environment advantageous. Experience within manufacturing, operations or production environments preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong customer service experience. Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications. Used ERP and MRP systems Excellent organisational skills, time management and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small team environment. If you are interested in the Production Administrator role please contact Maisie at E3 Recruitment.