Tenders, Bids and Proposals Programme Manager required to lead a Defence programme and bid management team who work to deliver a portfolio of complex programmes and bids. Programme Managers own complex bids from capture to win and delivery this role leads that team and is also responsible for the preparation and presentation of monthly programme status reports to the Senior Leadership. You will also develop and maintain robust programme management processes, identify, mitigate and manage programme risks and balance resources with post sale system deliveries. Requirements Leadership experience of programme and bid management within complex ideally defence related industry. Experience of running Projects and Bids from conception to signature. Hands on Project Management defence sector experience. Qualifications such as APM, MSP, PMP, PRINCE2, or similar. Fluent in matrix management and multi disciplinary leadership. Responsibilities Head up Programme and Bid Management overseeing bid strategy, resourcing, governance, and reporting to senior management. Deploy resources balancing priorities across live programmes and concurrent bids. Liaise with customers as needed to refine requirement capture or plan execution of programmes.
May 24, 2026
Full time
Tenders, Bids and Proposals Programme Manager required to lead a Defence programme and bid management team who work to deliver a portfolio of complex programmes and bids. Programme Managers own complex bids from capture to win and delivery this role leads that team and is also responsible for the preparation and presentation of monthly programme status reports to the Senior Leadership. You will also develop and maintain robust programme management processes, identify, mitigate and manage programme risks and balance resources with post sale system deliveries. Requirements Leadership experience of programme and bid management within complex ideally defence related industry. Experience of running Projects and Bids from conception to signature. Hands on Project Management defence sector experience. Qualifications such as APM, MSP, PMP, PRINCE2, or similar. Fluent in matrix management and multi disciplinary leadership. Responsibilities Head up Programme and Bid Management overseeing bid strategy, resourcing, governance, and reporting to senior management. Deploy resources balancing priorities across live programmes and concurrent bids. Liaise with customers as needed to refine requirement capture or plan execution of programmes.
We're recruiting an experienced Catering Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for Chartwells on a part time basis, contracted to 32.5 hours per week. As a Catering Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days Please note: This role is contracted to 46.8 weeks per year Could you shine as Chartwells's next Catering Manager? Here's what you need to know before applying: Your key responsibilities will include: Preparing delicious food to the highest standards Supervising our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service Overseeing the efficiency of all in-unit catering operations, including managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image Identifying opportunities for new food or service concepts to drive sales Liaising between customers and our culinary and service teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectations Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams. Our ideal Catering Manager will: Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service Have a minimum of two years of catering experience Have experience managing teams in a similar role Hold an NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate Demonstrate brilliant financial acumen Have excellent communication and organisational skills Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children. Job Reference: com BU Schools Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
May 23, 2026
Full time
We're recruiting an experienced Catering Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for Chartwells on a part time basis, contracted to 32.5 hours per week. As a Catering Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days Please note: This role is contracted to 46.8 weeks per year Could you shine as Chartwells's next Catering Manager? Here's what you need to know before applying: Your key responsibilities will include: Preparing delicious food to the highest standards Supervising our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service Overseeing the efficiency of all in-unit catering operations, including managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image Identifying opportunities for new food or service concepts to drive sales Liaising between customers and our culinary and service teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectations Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams. Our ideal Catering Manager will: Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service Have a minimum of two years of catering experience Have experience managing teams in a similar role Hold an NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate Demonstrate brilliant financial acumen Have excellent communication and organisational skills Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children. Job Reference: com BU Schools Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
Leo Group is one of the UK's leading specialists in animal by-products and renewable energy. We play a critical role in the food and agricultural industries collecting and processing material - which is converted into meals and oils for use in pet food, cosmetics, chemicals, and renewable fuel. Key responsibilities: In charge of press releases and communications with all media channels for the Group Monitoring of social media, reporting viewpoints to Directors Plan engagement with local residents to the production facilities Attend engagement events with local residents of production facilities Communicate with local elected officials / government bodies to organise visits and continual dialogue Arrange site visits for various groups of representatives Organise and attend meetings/talks with relevant local organisations to promote a positive image for the company Create continual media content for posting on multiple SM channels including FB, LinkedIn and X Head up the branding/imagery for all companies within the Group structure Engage with the heads of departments for sub-companies about the their needs to communicate to Group Managers/Directors. Attend local shows/events/job fairs to promote and teach about the company's activities and philosophy Collaborate with various departments within the Group to decide a tactical approach to the relevant issues or events Fluid working hours based on the events / meetings scheduled Receive all CSR requests and manage their approval and potential funding Engage with local residents on the doorstep or in local towns Prepare all content and PowerPoint presentations for events/meetings where needed, including marquee and branding for marketing sales events attended annually by Sales Management Team. Control and manage imagery for all sites, maintaining a catalogue of graphics to be used in various ways to promote the business and its operations Essential requirements: Chatty character and ability to engage with anyone Great organisational skills to preplan events months in advance, or days in advance. Ability to move between preplanned tasks, and urgent requests with tight deadlines Learn and understand the business activities to positively promote the benefits of what we do with various stakeholders.
May 23, 2026
Full time
Leo Group is one of the UK's leading specialists in animal by-products and renewable energy. We play a critical role in the food and agricultural industries collecting and processing material - which is converted into meals and oils for use in pet food, cosmetics, chemicals, and renewable fuel. Key responsibilities: In charge of press releases and communications with all media channels for the Group Monitoring of social media, reporting viewpoints to Directors Plan engagement with local residents to the production facilities Attend engagement events with local residents of production facilities Communicate with local elected officials / government bodies to organise visits and continual dialogue Arrange site visits for various groups of representatives Organise and attend meetings/talks with relevant local organisations to promote a positive image for the company Create continual media content for posting on multiple SM channels including FB, LinkedIn and X Head up the branding/imagery for all companies within the Group structure Engage with the heads of departments for sub-companies about the their needs to communicate to Group Managers/Directors. Attend local shows/events/job fairs to promote and teach about the company's activities and philosophy Collaborate with various departments within the Group to decide a tactical approach to the relevant issues or events Fluid working hours based on the events / meetings scheduled Receive all CSR requests and manage their approval and potential funding Engage with local residents on the doorstep or in local towns Prepare all content and PowerPoint presentations for events/meetings where needed, including marquee and branding for marketing sales events attended annually by Sales Management Team. Control and manage imagery for all sites, maintaining a catalogue of graphics to be used in various ways to promote the business and its operations Essential requirements: Chatty character and ability to engage with anyone Great organisational skills to preplan events months in advance, or days in advance. Ability to move between preplanned tasks, and urgent requests with tight deadlines Learn and understand the business activities to positively promote the benefits of what we do with various stakeholders.
School Examinations Manager - Senior School & Sixth Form Location; Maidenhead SL6 6AW Full Time (Year-Round) Approx. 40 hours per week Salary dependent on experience Start Date: Required as soon as possible We are seeking a calm, highly organised and supportive Examinations Manager to oversee the planning, administration and delivery of all mock and public examinations across our Senior School and click apply for full job details
May 23, 2026
Full time
School Examinations Manager - Senior School & Sixth Form Location; Maidenhead SL6 6AW Full Time (Year-Round) Approx. 40 hours per week Salary dependent on experience Start Date: Required as soon as possible We are seeking a calm, highly organised and supportive Examinations Manager to oversee the planning, administration and delivery of all mock and public examinations across our Senior School and click apply for full job details
Rise Executive Search And Recruitment Ltd
Gateshead, Tyne And Wear
Internal Technical Sales Engineer Industrial Electrical Control & Automation Negotiable Salary Package, Pension, and other benefits. Our Client has a requirement for an Internal Sales Engineer with experience in Electrical control and automation to provide sales and technical support to the external customer base, whilst developing and maintaining customer relationships and promoting products and services to maximise sales opportunities. You are most likely to be living in North of the Tyne area, including, North Shields, Whitley Bay, Wallsend, Longbenton, Jesmond, Cramlington, Blyth in order to commute. Ideally you will have knowledge of a wide range of electrical market related products and are likely to have strengths in more than one product area. This could be industrial electrical, control & automation/factory automation/process control including control gear, switchgear, automation equipment, variable speed drives, plc, hmi, instrumentation, cable management systems, connection systems, industrial data comms enclosures, sensors, and possibly ATEX equipment. As the Internal Sales Engineer you will respond to and handle all product technical enquiries. You will be required, with training, to understand and be familiar with the full product range with the ability to offer alternatives if required and advise on the selection of products where possible. You will liaise with Field Sales Engineers and other staff to achieve the branch objectives and sales performance and as is normal in a small team environment engage in other duties. It is also expected that you have commercial ability and awareness to generate quotation for customers and are competent to judge the competitive situation needed to win the order whilst being mindful of profitability. In order to perform this role successfully you will need technical electrical knowledge, there is flexibility on the qualification if you can illustrate your knowledge, product applications knowledge and commercial awareness. The ideal candidate may already be in a similar role as an internal sales engineer, technical support engineer, an electrical engineer looking to move into a commercial environment with the ability to illustrate good customer and administrative skills, or a graduate engineer with customer experience in a sales environment looking to develop their career in technical sales. Knowledge and Experience GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) None mandatory but relevant knowledge and experience must be demonstrated or possibly ONC/HNC in Electrical engineering (or other electrical engineering qualification) Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and data entry systems Full clean driving licence Experience in similar sales /customer service environment. Experience with an electrical engineering role, or a background in electrical distribution would be an advantage. Post codes used are for advertising purposes only. To register your interest contact us with an up to date CV and we will be pleased to call you for a confidential discussion. To view more of our positions click on the Rise logo at the top of this page or visit our website directly. We work across a range of business to business/B2B market sectors including Renewable Energy, Electrical, Control & Automation, Electronic, Renewable Energy, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Fluid Power, Instrumentation, Engineering services companies, Industrial Consumables, Industrial Components, Capital Equipment, Material Handling, Scientific Equipment, Petrochemical and Utilities. Rise Executive Search & Recruitment Ltd are currently working on a wide range of business to business/B2B sales positions, account management, business development and sales management roles including: Internal Sales Engineer, Technical Support, Product Specialist, Sales Manager, UK Sales Manager, National Sales Manager, Country Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager, Sales Executive, Senior Sales Executive, National Account Manager, Business Development Manager, Key Account Manager, Account Executive, National Account Executive, Sales Specialist, Global Account Manager, Sales Representative, Territory Sales, Field Sales, Client Relationship Manager, Sales Engineer, Sales Consultant, Technical Sales, Senior Sales Engineer, Export Sales, International Sales, European Sales, Branch Manager, Sales Director, Trainee Sales, Graduate Sales, Telesales, Internal Sales, Office Sales.
May 23, 2026
Full time
Internal Technical Sales Engineer Industrial Electrical Control & Automation Negotiable Salary Package, Pension, and other benefits. Our Client has a requirement for an Internal Sales Engineer with experience in Electrical control and automation to provide sales and technical support to the external customer base, whilst developing and maintaining customer relationships and promoting products and services to maximise sales opportunities. You are most likely to be living in North of the Tyne area, including, North Shields, Whitley Bay, Wallsend, Longbenton, Jesmond, Cramlington, Blyth in order to commute. Ideally you will have knowledge of a wide range of electrical market related products and are likely to have strengths in more than one product area. This could be industrial electrical, control & automation/factory automation/process control including control gear, switchgear, automation equipment, variable speed drives, plc, hmi, instrumentation, cable management systems, connection systems, industrial data comms enclosures, sensors, and possibly ATEX equipment. As the Internal Sales Engineer you will respond to and handle all product technical enquiries. You will be required, with training, to understand and be familiar with the full product range with the ability to offer alternatives if required and advise on the selection of products where possible. You will liaise with Field Sales Engineers and other staff to achieve the branch objectives and sales performance and as is normal in a small team environment engage in other duties. It is also expected that you have commercial ability and awareness to generate quotation for customers and are competent to judge the competitive situation needed to win the order whilst being mindful of profitability. In order to perform this role successfully you will need technical electrical knowledge, there is flexibility on the qualification if you can illustrate your knowledge, product applications knowledge and commercial awareness. The ideal candidate may already be in a similar role as an internal sales engineer, technical support engineer, an electrical engineer looking to move into a commercial environment with the ability to illustrate good customer and administrative skills, or a graduate engineer with customer experience in a sales environment looking to develop their career in technical sales. Knowledge and Experience GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) None mandatory but relevant knowledge and experience must be demonstrated or possibly ONC/HNC in Electrical engineering (or other electrical engineering qualification) Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and data entry systems Full clean driving licence Experience in similar sales /customer service environment. Experience with an electrical engineering role, or a background in electrical distribution would be an advantage. Post codes used are for advertising purposes only. To register your interest contact us with an up to date CV and we will be pleased to call you for a confidential discussion. To view more of our positions click on the Rise logo at the top of this page or visit our website directly. We work across a range of business to business/B2B market sectors including Renewable Energy, Electrical, Control & Automation, Electronic, Renewable Energy, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Fluid Power, Instrumentation, Engineering services companies, Industrial Consumables, Industrial Components, Capital Equipment, Material Handling, Scientific Equipment, Petrochemical and Utilities. Rise Executive Search & Recruitment Ltd are currently working on a wide range of business to business/B2B sales positions, account management, business development and sales management roles including: Internal Sales Engineer, Technical Support, Product Specialist, Sales Manager, UK Sales Manager, National Sales Manager, Country Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager, Sales Executive, Senior Sales Executive, National Account Manager, Business Development Manager, Key Account Manager, Account Executive, National Account Executive, Sales Specialist, Global Account Manager, Sales Representative, Territory Sales, Field Sales, Client Relationship Manager, Sales Engineer, Sales Consultant, Technical Sales, Senior Sales Engineer, Export Sales, International Sales, European Sales, Branch Manager, Sales Director, Trainee Sales, Graduate Sales, Telesales, Internal Sales, Office Sales.
Education Governance ManagerLocation: Manchester (with regular travel to local schools) Contract: Permanent Salary 45,858.62 - 49,713.85 (FTE 50,269 - 54,495) Term Time Only plus 15 days. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Education Governance Manager to provide expert leadership and oversight of education governance across schools in the local area. This is a key role ensuring that governance arrangements are robust, legally compliant, and focused on inclusive, fair outcomes for children and young people. You will work closely with governing bodies, headteachers, and senior leaders, offering authoritative advice on exclusions, SEND, equality, and complaints management. Regular travel to schools is an essential part of the role, enabling you to provide hands-on support and assurance. Key Responsibilities Lead and support effective education governance across local schools, ensuring strong accountability and statutory compliance. Travel regularly to schools within the local area to attend governing body meetings, panels, reviews, and hearings. Provide expert advice and guidance on school exclusions, supporting lawful and fair decision-making and review processes. Ensure governance arrangements fully comply with the SEND Code of Practice, promoting inclusive practice and effective oversight of SEND provision. Advise schools and governing bodies on their responsibilities under the Equality Act, including public sector equality duties. Support and oversee complaints management, ensuring procedures are transparent, compliant, and proportionate, particularly in complex or escalated cases. Develop, review, and quality assure governance policies, procedures, and frameworks. Produce clear reports and briefings for senior leaders, committees, or other stakeholders as required. You will bring: Significant experience in education governance, ideally within a local authority, trust, or similar setting. Strong practical knowledge of: Statutory exclusions guidance, The SEND Code of Practice, The Equality Act and Education complaints procedures. Experience of advising or supporting governing bodies, panels, or boards. The ability to interpret complex legislation and apply it confidently in real world school settings. The flexibility and commitment to travel regularly to schools across the local area. Why Join Us? Make a meaningful impact on education governance and inclusive practice. Work collaboratively with experienced education professionals. Opportunity to influence high quality decision-making across schools. Supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development. 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)
May 23, 2026
Full time
Education Governance ManagerLocation: Manchester (with regular travel to local schools) Contract: Permanent Salary 45,858.62 - 49,713.85 (FTE 50,269 - 54,495) Term Time Only plus 15 days. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Education Governance Manager to provide expert leadership and oversight of education governance across schools in the local area. This is a key role ensuring that governance arrangements are robust, legally compliant, and focused on inclusive, fair outcomes for children and young people. You will work closely with governing bodies, headteachers, and senior leaders, offering authoritative advice on exclusions, SEND, equality, and complaints management. Regular travel to schools is an essential part of the role, enabling you to provide hands-on support and assurance. Key Responsibilities Lead and support effective education governance across local schools, ensuring strong accountability and statutory compliance. Travel regularly to schools within the local area to attend governing body meetings, panels, reviews, and hearings. Provide expert advice and guidance on school exclusions, supporting lawful and fair decision-making and review processes. Ensure governance arrangements fully comply with the SEND Code of Practice, promoting inclusive practice and effective oversight of SEND provision. Advise schools and governing bodies on their responsibilities under the Equality Act, including public sector equality duties. Support and oversee complaints management, ensuring procedures are transparent, compliant, and proportionate, particularly in complex or escalated cases. Develop, review, and quality assure governance policies, procedures, and frameworks. Produce clear reports and briefings for senior leaders, committees, or other stakeholders as required. You will bring: Significant experience in education governance, ideally within a local authority, trust, or similar setting. Strong practical knowledge of: Statutory exclusions guidance, The SEND Code of Practice, The Equality Act and Education complaints procedures. Experience of advising or supporting governing bodies, panels, or boards. The ability to interpret complex legislation and apply it confidently in real world school settings. The flexibility and commitment to travel regularly to schools across the local area. Why Join Us? Make a meaningful impact on education governance and inclusive practice. Work collaboratively with experienced education professionals. Opportunity to influence high quality decision-making across schools. Supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development. 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)
A fantastic opportunity has emerged for a Homelessness Reviews Officer to join the housing options department at one of Adecco's most improved public sector clients for the next three to six months, paying up to 300 per day (Umbrella) for the right candidate. Our client is based in West London but this role is hybrid working (just 2 days each week in their office) and you will be working 36 hours each week (Monday to Friday). Key elements of the role include: Undertaking complex enquiries to inform the decision making process and to carry out statutory and non-statutory reviews under current legislation particularly S202 of the Housing Act 1996 Part VI & Part VII, as amended, taking into account relevant case law and the Homelessness Codes of Guidance. Responding to threats of judicial review with expediency, preparing counter responses to legal arguments brought under the Rules of Administrative Justice Act. Authorising or refusing continuing discretionary temporary accommodation pending review or appeal, making such decisions in line with the prevailing legislation and case law. Instructing the Council's Legal Department and/or legal contractor in the conduct of litigation. Attending court hearings to represent the Council and to provide assistance to counsel as necessary on behalf of the local authority e.g. on the interpretation of the council and company procedures and policies as well as detailed information on the matter under litigation. Providing guidance to homeless officers on the suitability of accommodation allocated by the Authority including offers made under Part VI and Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended). Assessing and managing the risks associated with litigation on the basis of the strength of the presenting case, making recommendation to the team manager or head of service regarding possible risks of Judicial Review. Maintaining and applying a detailed knowledge of legislation, statutory guidance and case law and to apply this knowledge in the duties of the post. Preparing and presenting detailed reports to senior managers within the service on the outcome of court hearings and its implications to the local authority. Significant experience and knowledge of court processes relating to judicial review is key for this role. Only applicants who feel they meet the above criteria and can start on short notice (2 weeks' notice maximum) need apply for this role as our client is keen to interview virtually before the end of May 2026.
May 23, 2026
Seasonal
A fantastic opportunity has emerged for a Homelessness Reviews Officer to join the housing options department at one of Adecco's most improved public sector clients for the next three to six months, paying up to 300 per day (Umbrella) for the right candidate. Our client is based in West London but this role is hybrid working (just 2 days each week in their office) and you will be working 36 hours each week (Monday to Friday). Key elements of the role include: Undertaking complex enquiries to inform the decision making process and to carry out statutory and non-statutory reviews under current legislation particularly S202 of the Housing Act 1996 Part VI & Part VII, as amended, taking into account relevant case law and the Homelessness Codes of Guidance. Responding to threats of judicial review with expediency, preparing counter responses to legal arguments brought under the Rules of Administrative Justice Act. Authorising or refusing continuing discretionary temporary accommodation pending review or appeal, making such decisions in line with the prevailing legislation and case law. Instructing the Council's Legal Department and/or legal contractor in the conduct of litigation. Attending court hearings to represent the Council and to provide assistance to counsel as necessary on behalf of the local authority e.g. on the interpretation of the council and company procedures and policies as well as detailed information on the matter under litigation. Providing guidance to homeless officers on the suitability of accommodation allocated by the Authority including offers made under Part VI and Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended). Assessing and managing the risks associated with litigation on the basis of the strength of the presenting case, making recommendation to the team manager or head of service regarding possible risks of Judicial Review. Maintaining and applying a detailed knowledge of legislation, statutory guidance and case law and to apply this knowledge in the duties of the post. Preparing and presenting detailed reports to senior managers within the service on the outcome of court hearings and its implications to the local authority. Significant experience and knowledge of court processes relating to judicial review is key for this role. Only applicants who feel they meet the above criteria and can start on short notice (2 weeks' notice maximum) need apply for this role as our client is keen to interview virtually before the end of May 2026.
Store Manager - Purley. So, you're a natural leader ready to keep our store running smoothly? Well, this role could be perfect for you. As a Store Manager, you'll set the standard. You'll work with the Store Directors to empower your team to make the right decision for each customer, creating an excellent customer experience while delivering business objectives. But while you support others, we'll support you and your development too. We'll be there to help you grow your people management skills and always make sure you can get the best out of yourself. It's an important job, but we think you're up for the challenge. Are you a natural leader with a true desire for coaching and the ability to build strong lasting relationships with others? Our team We have a wonderful team of dedicated people in our store ready to welcome you in. With only two testing rooms, this small store offers a cummunity feel. What's on Offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include: Salary: Up to £35k DOE. 28 days annual leave plus your birthday off. Full time (40 hours) including weekend working. Specsavers Perks - our discounted benefits scheme Annual subscription to the "Headspace" app Pension contribution WeCare - UK confidential employee helpline Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities Support higher accreditations and Pathway Find out more We do need you to have a few skills to get started in this role.You'll need to have previous people management and optical experience, be a great communicator, have an eye for detail, be flexible and adaptable, a passionate people person, organised, and hard-working. Got all of these?We can't wait for you to apply!
May 23, 2026
Full time
Store Manager - Purley. So, you're a natural leader ready to keep our store running smoothly? Well, this role could be perfect for you. As a Store Manager, you'll set the standard. You'll work with the Store Directors to empower your team to make the right decision for each customer, creating an excellent customer experience while delivering business objectives. But while you support others, we'll support you and your development too. We'll be there to help you grow your people management skills and always make sure you can get the best out of yourself. It's an important job, but we think you're up for the challenge. Are you a natural leader with a true desire for coaching and the ability to build strong lasting relationships with others? Our team We have a wonderful team of dedicated people in our store ready to welcome you in. With only two testing rooms, this small store offers a cummunity feel. What's on Offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include: Salary: Up to £35k DOE. 28 days annual leave plus your birthday off. Full time (40 hours) including weekend working. Specsavers Perks - our discounted benefits scheme Annual subscription to the "Headspace" app Pension contribution WeCare - UK confidential employee helpline Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities Support higher accreditations and Pathway Find out more We do need you to have a few skills to get started in this role.You'll need to have previous people management and optical experience, be a great communicator, have an eye for detail, be flexible and adaptable, a passionate people person, organised, and hard-working. Got all of these?We can't wait for you to apply!
Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK
Betws-y-coed, Gwynedd
About This Job This is an exciting role within the Army Cadet Adventurous Training team responsible for ensuring all support elements are in place to facilitate the AT service for the Army Cadets and Combined Cadet Force. We are looking for a training professional to bring their skills, enthusiasm, and personal credibility to the team to assist with strategic planning, budget management and HR matters. You will line manage the CCAT Facilities and Logistics Officers. In conjunction with the CCAT Training Officer you will support the Centre Managers with planning and delivery of courses and expeditions. From time to time, you will be required to deputise for the Head of AT or the Centre Managers which may involve travel throughout the UK and overseas, working some evenings, bank holidays and weekends. Essential Skills Good level of general education (English, Maths and IT). Hold a level 3 qualification in leadership and management. UK driving licence (Cat B). Experience of managing a small team. Exceptional IT skills and extensive use of MS365. Experience of organising events, working with internal and external partners. Experience of supporting and mentoring. Demonstrable success in establishing effective working relationships across a range of organisations at all levels. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Personal credibility, enthusiasm, flexibility, resilience and innovation. Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information. Our charity ACCT UK is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people. The Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA) is a charity dedicated to the promotion of the ideals and activities of the Combined Cadet Force in schools. Together we want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired through their cadet experience. We want to develop the youth leadership and training abilities of adult volunteers whilst also helping young people to access cadet activities through fundraising, grant-making, developing new resources and direct support. We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and mature them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities it builds confidence and improves empathy for other s lives. Who we are By joining ACCT UK you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity s work in pursuit of its charitable aims. The charities are proud of our diverse teams, with people on different working patterns, from different backgrounds and at different life-stages. Our experience has taught us that having people with different perspectives and different lived experiences leads to better outcomes for our beneficiaries. If you are wondering if our organisation is for someone like you, the answer is yes! Please apply and explain how you, your experience, your talent and your potential are the right fit for this role. What we can offer you In addition to your salary, we offer all staff: Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager). The ability to work both from home and from our Capel Curig office. Personal Accident Insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit. 15 days of sick pay in any 12-month period (after 12 months employment - pro-rata for part time staff). A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%). Good leave allowances (which are offered pro-rata for part time staff): o 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays. o Additional privilege leave, on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year. o An additional five days of volunteering leave. Support for qualifications and personal development. Employee Assistance Programme. Season ticket loan. Railcard (if you are eligible) A caring and supportive team environment. How to apply Please send a CV and Cover letter that details how you meet the requirements of the job description by 2359hrs Sunday 31st May 2026. Interviews will be held in person during the week commencing Monday 15th June 2026. While AI tools can be beneficial, we value the personal touch and authenticity in job applications. We encourage you to highlight your unique experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, ensuring all information is accurate. Please use AI tools responsibly and with integrity throughout the application and selection process. Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergo both a Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check (one of the requirements being that applicants must have been resident in the UK for 3 years). In addition, we will follow up references. Please be advised that this position may close earlier than the stated deadline if a sufficient number of high-quality applications are received. To ensure your application is considered, we strongly recommend submitting it as soon as possible. Candidates will be notified of the next stage in the recruitment process if they are shortlisted.
May 23, 2026
Full time
About This Job This is an exciting role within the Army Cadet Adventurous Training team responsible for ensuring all support elements are in place to facilitate the AT service for the Army Cadets and Combined Cadet Force. We are looking for a training professional to bring their skills, enthusiasm, and personal credibility to the team to assist with strategic planning, budget management and HR matters. You will line manage the CCAT Facilities and Logistics Officers. In conjunction with the CCAT Training Officer you will support the Centre Managers with planning and delivery of courses and expeditions. From time to time, you will be required to deputise for the Head of AT or the Centre Managers which may involve travel throughout the UK and overseas, working some evenings, bank holidays and weekends. Essential Skills Good level of general education (English, Maths and IT). Hold a level 3 qualification in leadership and management. UK driving licence (Cat B). Experience of managing a small team. Exceptional IT skills and extensive use of MS365. Experience of organising events, working with internal and external partners. Experience of supporting and mentoring. Demonstrable success in establishing effective working relationships across a range of organisations at all levels. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Personal credibility, enthusiasm, flexibility, resilience and innovation. Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information. Our charity ACCT UK is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people. The Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA) is a charity dedicated to the promotion of the ideals and activities of the Combined Cadet Force in schools. Together we want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired through their cadet experience. We want to develop the youth leadership and training abilities of adult volunteers whilst also helping young people to access cadet activities through fundraising, grant-making, developing new resources and direct support. We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and mature them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities it builds confidence and improves empathy for other s lives. Who we are By joining ACCT UK you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity s work in pursuit of its charitable aims. The charities are proud of our diverse teams, with people on different working patterns, from different backgrounds and at different life-stages. Our experience has taught us that having people with different perspectives and different lived experiences leads to better outcomes for our beneficiaries. If you are wondering if our organisation is for someone like you, the answer is yes! Please apply and explain how you, your experience, your talent and your potential are the right fit for this role. What we can offer you In addition to your salary, we offer all staff: Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager). The ability to work both from home and from our Capel Curig office. Personal Accident Insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit. 15 days of sick pay in any 12-month period (after 12 months employment - pro-rata for part time staff). A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%). Good leave allowances (which are offered pro-rata for part time staff): o 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays. o Additional privilege leave, on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year. o An additional five days of volunteering leave. Support for qualifications and personal development. Employee Assistance Programme. Season ticket loan. Railcard (if you are eligible) A caring and supportive team environment. How to apply Please send a CV and Cover letter that details how you meet the requirements of the job description by 2359hrs Sunday 31st May 2026. Interviews will be held in person during the week commencing Monday 15th June 2026. While AI tools can be beneficial, we value the personal touch and authenticity in job applications. We encourage you to highlight your unique experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, ensuring all information is accurate. Please use AI tools responsibly and with integrity throughout the application and selection process. Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergo both a Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check (one of the requirements being that applicants must have been resident in the UK for 3 years). In addition, we will follow up references. Please be advised that this position may close earlier than the stated deadline if a sufficient number of high-quality applications are received. To ensure your application is considered, we strongly recommend submitting it as soon as possible. Candidates will be notified of the next stage in the recruitment process if they are shortlisted.
The Head of Internal Communications & Engagement will lead and deliver effective communication strategies to enhance employee engagement within the organisation. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with expertise in internal communications, looking to make a meaningful impact in the not-for-profit sector. Client Details This is a well-established not-for-profit organisation operating in Merseyside. With a strong focus on creating positive change, the organisation prioritises effective communication and employee engagement to achieve its mission. Description The key responsibilities for the Head of Internal Communications & Engagement role will include: Develop and implement an internal communications strategy aligned with organisational goals. Lead and manage communication initiatives to foster employee engagement and a positive workplace culture. Oversee internal communication channels, ensuring consistency and clarity in messaging. Collaborate with senior leadership to align internal communications with business objectives. Plan and deliver engagement activities that strengthen team cohesion and morale. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of internal communication campaigns, identifying areas for improvement. Provide guidance and support to teams on communication best practices. Champion the organisation's values and vision through creative and impactful communication. Profile A successful Head of Internal Communications & Engagement should have: Proven experience in internal communications lead role. Either as a Head of internal communications, or 'senior' Communications Manager role. Strong knowledge of communication strategies and engagement frameworks. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively. A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making. Experience in working collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders. A commitment to promoting inclusivity and organisational values. Job Offer On offer for the Head of Internal Communications & Engagement role: Competitive salary between 60,000 and 65,000 per annum. Hybrid working model, with two days per week on-site in Merseyside. Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the not-for-profit sector A supportive and collaborative organisational culture. If you are an experienced professional ready to lead internal communications and engagement, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
May 23, 2026
Full time
The Head of Internal Communications & Engagement will lead and deliver effective communication strategies to enhance employee engagement within the organisation. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with expertise in internal communications, looking to make a meaningful impact in the not-for-profit sector. Client Details This is a well-established not-for-profit organisation operating in Merseyside. With a strong focus on creating positive change, the organisation prioritises effective communication and employee engagement to achieve its mission. Description The key responsibilities for the Head of Internal Communications & Engagement role will include: Develop and implement an internal communications strategy aligned with organisational goals. Lead and manage communication initiatives to foster employee engagement and a positive workplace culture. Oversee internal communication channels, ensuring consistency and clarity in messaging. Collaborate with senior leadership to align internal communications with business objectives. Plan and deliver engagement activities that strengthen team cohesion and morale. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of internal communication campaigns, identifying areas for improvement. Provide guidance and support to teams on communication best practices. Champion the organisation's values and vision through creative and impactful communication. Profile A successful Head of Internal Communications & Engagement should have: Proven experience in internal communications lead role. Either as a Head of internal communications, or 'senior' Communications Manager role. Strong knowledge of communication strategies and engagement frameworks. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively. A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making. Experience in working collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders. A commitment to promoting inclusivity and organisational values. Job Offer On offer for the Head of Internal Communications & Engagement role: Competitive salary between 60,000 and 65,000 per annum. Hybrid working model, with two days per week on-site in Merseyside. Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the not-for-profit sector A supportive and collaborative organisational culture. If you are an experienced professional ready to lead internal communications and engagement, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Theale, Berkshire
Head of Account Manager (Smart Home Technology) Theale 55,000 - 65,000 + Training + Company Benefits + Progression Are you a Account Manager or similar that is interested in working in a global business that is revolutionizing the smart home industry? Do you want to work with an exceptionally talented team that will invest heavily in your progression and training and step into a senior role immediately? On offer is the chance to work with a global leader in the smart home and connected devices industry, with no experience you could kick start your career as a Technical Support Engineer. The company offer best in class training including optional all expenses travel to their HQ in Austria to meet the other offices, network and play with the products. In this role, you will work with an already established team that can offer one on one training from industry experts, clear guidance on how to succeed and the ability to work with cutting edge technology. The ideal candidate will be someone with an interest in tech or engineering that is driven and motivated to elevate their career and learn from the best. THE ROLE: Lead the Business Development team Monitor and track KPI's Coach, train and mentor junior members of the team Attend regular training to become a smart home expert THE PERSON: Have a keen interest in Tech or Engineering Background in sales Basic command of electronics or electrical engineering Commutable distance to Theale We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon 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 our website
May 23, 2026
Full time
Head of Account Manager (Smart Home Technology) Theale 55,000 - 65,000 + Training + Company Benefits + Progression Are you a Account Manager or similar that is interested in working in a global business that is revolutionizing the smart home industry? Do you want to work with an exceptionally talented team that will invest heavily in your progression and training and step into a senior role immediately? On offer is the chance to work with a global leader in the smart home and connected devices industry, with no experience you could kick start your career as a Technical Support Engineer. The company offer best in class training including optional all expenses travel to their HQ in Austria to meet the other offices, network and play with the products. In this role, you will work with an already established team that can offer one on one training from industry experts, clear guidance on how to succeed and the ability to work with cutting edge technology. The ideal candidate will be someone with an interest in tech or engineering that is driven and motivated to elevate their career and learn from the best. THE ROLE: Lead the Business Development team Monitor and track KPI's Coach, train and mentor junior members of the team Attend regular training to become a smart home expert THE PERSON: Have a keen interest in Tech or Engineering Background in sales Basic command of electronics or electrical engineering Commutable distance to Theale We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon 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 our website
We are thrilled to be supporting once again one of great clients based in South Manchester to recruit and experienced Payroll Bureau Manager to support the current Head of Payroll during a time of growth. This is a really exciting business with a real forward facing approach to payroll offering a first class service to their clients . With real opportunity for growth this is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in payroll migrations as well as BAU payroll activities. If you want to be part of an established professional and personable team then please apply or contact me directly on (phone number removed) Key Duties/Tasks: Working on Payroll migrations and running end to end client Payrolls Processing the full UK end to end Payrolls Drive positive change and deliver a first class service to clients 51261GOR1 INDPAYS The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.
May 23, 2026
Full time
We are thrilled to be supporting once again one of great clients based in South Manchester to recruit and experienced Payroll Bureau Manager to support the current Head of Payroll during a time of growth. This is a really exciting business with a real forward facing approach to payroll offering a first class service to their clients . With real opportunity for growth this is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in payroll migrations as well as BAU payroll activities. If you want to be part of an established professional and personable team then please apply or contact me directly on (phone number removed) Key Duties/Tasks: Working on Payroll migrations and running end to end client Payrolls Processing the full UK end to end Payrolls Drive positive change and deliver a first class service to clients 51261GOR1 INDPAYS The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.
Sales Director - UK Location: UK (Remote/Field-based) Type: Full-time Senior Leadership The Opportunity An ambitious challenger in the Backup & Storage space - a US-headquartered technology vendor taking on the market's legacy giants - is looking for a dynamic and hands-on Sales Director to lead and accelerate revenue growth across the UK. This is a role for someone who wants to be in the market - opening doors, closing deals, and building something - not sitting behind a dashboard. If you're an administrator looking for a reporting role, this isn't for you. If you're a business driver who thrives on impact, read on. What You'll Be Doing Driving Revenue You'll take personal ownership of UK bookings performance, working alongside Territory Managers to progress and close deals. You're hands-on and comfortable being in the room when it matters. Channel & Partner Development You'll act as a channel manager in your own right - identifying gaps, recruiting new partners, re-energising underperforming ones, and building strong relationships with key resellers and system integrators. Business Development You'll open doors at enterprise accounts, support your team in accessing strategic opportunities, and develop new business that builds long-term, scalable revenue. Alliance Management You'll build and maintain joint go-to-market relationships with key technology alliance partners (think Veeam, Commvault-level relationships), driving collaborative pipeline and maintaining a strong presence with their teams. Team Enablement You'll coach and support Territory Managers and Sales Engineers, remove blockers, improve win rates, and ensure your team is set up to sell - not buried in admin. Large Deal Involvement When strategic deals are on the table, you're in the room. You'll lead on deal strategy, negotiations, and closing, and act as an escalation point when needed. What Success Looks Like A stronger, more active partner and channel ecosystem Consistent pipeline generation through partners, alliances, and direct activity Improved productivity and win rates across the Territory Manager team Growing enterprise deal flow and closures Revenue growth from $2.5M toward $3M+ per Territory Manager annually What We're Looking For A proven track record in senior sales roles within the enterprise technology sector - experience in Storage and Backup/Data Protection is essential Deep experience managing and developing channel partners and reseller ecosystems Strong relationships within the Veeam, Commvault, or similar alliance communities A genuine player-coach mentality - you lead from the front, not from a spreadsheet Excellent commercial instincts and the gravitas to influence at C-level UK-based with the ability to travel regularly across the territory What's on Offer 280,000 - 300,000 OTE (50/50 base/commission split) Uncapped commission - your ceiling is yours to set 9,000 car allowance Private healthcare & dental Company pension Company stock Quarterly bonuses when your team hits 100% of quarterly target - because when they win, you win Why This Role This is a high-autonomy, high-impact position at a company with a strong product, loyal customer base, and real growth ambition in the UK market. You'll have the support of an experienced leadership team and the freedom to build the business the right way. If you're ready to make your mark at a challenger brand that's genuinely disrupting the space, we want to hear from you. Interested? Apply with a CV and a brief note on your most relevant experience.
May 23, 2026
Full time
Sales Director - UK Location: UK (Remote/Field-based) Type: Full-time Senior Leadership The Opportunity An ambitious challenger in the Backup & Storage space - a US-headquartered technology vendor taking on the market's legacy giants - is looking for a dynamic and hands-on Sales Director to lead and accelerate revenue growth across the UK. This is a role for someone who wants to be in the market - opening doors, closing deals, and building something - not sitting behind a dashboard. If you're an administrator looking for a reporting role, this isn't for you. If you're a business driver who thrives on impact, read on. What You'll Be Doing Driving Revenue You'll take personal ownership of UK bookings performance, working alongside Territory Managers to progress and close deals. You're hands-on and comfortable being in the room when it matters. Channel & Partner Development You'll act as a channel manager in your own right - identifying gaps, recruiting new partners, re-energising underperforming ones, and building strong relationships with key resellers and system integrators. Business Development You'll open doors at enterprise accounts, support your team in accessing strategic opportunities, and develop new business that builds long-term, scalable revenue. Alliance Management You'll build and maintain joint go-to-market relationships with key technology alliance partners (think Veeam, Commvault-level relationships), driving collaborative pipeline and maintaining a strong presence with their teams. Team Enablement You'll coach and support Territory Managers and Sales Engineers, remove blockers, improve win rates, and ensure your team is set up to sell - not buried in admin. Large Deal Involvement When strategic deals are on the table, you're in the room. You'll lead on deal strategy, negotiations, and closing, and act as an escalation point when needed. What Success Looks Like A stronger, more active partner and channel ecosystem Consistent pipeline generation through partners, alliances, and direct activity Improved productivity and win rates across the Territory Manager team Growing enterprise deal flow and closures Revenue growth from $2.5M toward $3M+ per Territory Manager annually What We're Looking For A proven track record in senior sales roles within the enterprise technology sector - experience in Storage and Backup/Data Protection is essential Deep experience managing and developing channel partners and reseller ecosystems Strong relationships within the Veeam, Commvault, or similar alliance communities A genuine player-coach mentality - you lead from the front, not from a spreadsheet Excellent commercial instincts and the gravitas to influence at C-level UK-based with the ability to travel regularly across the territory What's on Offer 280,000 - 300,000 OTE (50/50 base/commission split) Uncapped commission - your ceiling is yours to set 9,000 car allowance Private healthcare & dental Company pension Company stock Quarterly bonuses when your team hits 100% of quarterly target - because when they win, you win Why This Role This is a high-autonomy, high-impact position at a company with a strong product, loyal customer base, and real growth ambition in the UK market. You'll have the support of an experienced leadership team and the freedom to build the business the right way. If you're ready to make your mark at a challenger brand that's genuinely disrupting the space, we want to hear from you. Interested? Apply with a CV and a brief note on your most relevant experience.
Would you like a truly rewarding role in an organisation committed to making a difference? Are you happy with a role which HR, compliance and recruitment but becoming more of a strategic HR post over time as the organisation grows? Are you as passionate about wellbeing as you are HR? Reporting to Head of Finance and Operations, this full-time role will work closely with the senior leadership team delivering robust and effective HR, compliance, payroll and recruitment. You will also have peer support from a wider group HR function. In this role there is significant compliance around safer recruitment, so some experience in this, or a strong interest is required. You will be maintaining and updating processes and procedures in line with government policy and compliance. This is a multifaceted role will have fluctuations in workloads and responsibilities due to the nature of the organisation, so you can expect no two days to be the same! To be considered for this rewarding and exciting position you will be an ambitious and driven individual with high empathy and intuition. You will be an HR professional who is committed to delivering an outstanding quality of work. You will be able to flex between responsibilities and duties easily whilst retaining focus and a sense of calm. It is essential that you have a desire to grow and develop the role and want to play your part in making the organisation as efficient and positive as possible. This is a full time, mostly office-based role with some flexible hours and excellent benefits including study support to enhance your CIPD, free breakfast and lunch, a generous holiday allowance and a wider network of support. Full job descriptions are available to candidates after an initial screening. Amida is an equal opportunities recruitment agency, and we will consider candidates from all background and demographics.
May 23, 2026
Full time
Would you like a truly rewarding role in an organisation committed to making a difference? Are you happy with a role which HR, compliance and recruitment but becoming more of a strategic HR post over time as the organisation grows? Are you as passionate about wellbeing as you are HR? Reporting to Head of Finance and Operations, this full-time role will work closely with the senior leadership team delivering robust and effective HR, compliance, payroll and recruitment. You will also have peer support from a wider group HR function. In this role there is significant compliance around safer recruitment, so some experience in this, or a strong interest is required. You will be maintaining and updating processes and procedures in line with government policy and compliance. This is a multifaceted role will have fluctuations in workloads and responsibilities due to the nature of the organisation, so you can expect no two days to be the same! To be considered for this rewarding and exciting position you will be an ambitious and driven individual with high empathy and intuition. You will be an HR professional who is committed to delivering an outstanding quality of work. You will be able to flex between responsibilities and duties easily whilst retaining focus and a sense of calm. It is essential that you have a desire to grow and develop the role and want to play your part in making the organisation as efficient and positive as possible. This is a full time, mostly office-based role with some flexible hours and excellent benefits including study support to enhance your CIPD, free breakfast and lunch, a generous holiday allowance and a wider network of support. Full job descriptions are available to candidates after an initial screening. Amida is an equal opportunities recruitment agency, and we will consider candidates from all background and demographics.
Job Title: Operations Manager Location: Sharston, M22 4SN Salary : £45,000 - £60,000 per annum, dependent on experience Job type: Full time, Permanent About Us: Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award winning, no win no fee law firm specialising exclusively in personal injury claims. Headquartered in Manchester, we support clients nationwide across all areas of personal injury, including employers' liability, serious injury, clinical negligence, occupiers' and public liability, road traffic accidents and industrial disease. We are ranked 64th in The Lawyer UK Top 200, out of more than 10,000 law firms nationwide, and after achieving a 20% year on year growth, Express Solicitors are the largest personal injury claimant firm in the UK. Our commitment to outstanding client care is reflected in our Trustpilot rating of 4.8 (Excellent), placing us among the highest rated firms in the sector. About The Role: Due to continued growth and expansion, we are seeking an experienced and driven Operations Manager. The Operations Manager is responsible for driving data-led decision making, systems performance, and cross-functional operational support across the firm. This role sits at the intersection of technology, data, legal operations, and business process - providing the analytical rigour and operational structure that enables both legal and non-legal functions to operate effectively. The Operations team also handles key business processes in support of other business functions and this role will involve the management of both data focussed and more traditional operations roles Responsibilities: Responsible for the firm's operational data infrastructure, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and accessibility of business-critical data across systems. Lead the development and governance of management information (MI) reporting, providing actionable insight to senior management and department heads. Leadership of the data analytics team in production and maintenance of dashboards and reporting tools (e.g. Power BI, SQL-based reports). Working with various stakeholders directly and in through supervision of the data team to identify improvements and additions to existing reporting suites. Liaise with compliance and risk functions to ensure operational processes reflect regulatory requirements (e.g. SRA, GDPR). Working with the Development team, Business Analyst, Project Manager as required to ensure a joined-up approach to systems and compliance. Lead or contribute to firmwide operational projects such as system migrations, reporting re-platforming, or process standardisation initiatives. Maintain operational process documentation and ensure procedures are kept current, accessible and adhered to. Monitor operational risk indicators and escalate emerging issues to senior management with appropriate remediation recommendations. Contribute to the firm's AI and data strategy, including identification of use cases, vendor assessment, and governance framework development. Work with other companies within the group to ensure effective systems and data management between companies. Person Specification: Experience in senior operations roles, ideally within a legal or other professional services firm. Demonstrable expertise in data management, MI reporting, and business intelligence tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent). Strong working knowledge of relational databases and querying (SQL), with an ability to interrogate and manipulate data to derive business insight. Experience using case management systems or CRM and understanding how data flows in and out of such systems. Experience managing or influencing cross-functional operational projects in an environment with multiple stakeholder groups. Strong commercial awareness with an understanding of how operational performance connects to financial outcomes. Comfortable working with analytics, data and reporting tools to translate information into clear business insights. Familiarity with AI and machine learning tools in an operational or analytical context including, document processing, predictive analytics, or LLM-based workflow augmentation. Understanding of cybersecurity and data security principles as they relate to data governance and system access management. Hours: Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday. Benefits: Hybrid Working - 3/2 hybrid working pattern after probation. 23 Days Holiday - Rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays. Extra Holidays - 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement. Looking After Your Well-being - 24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more. Work Life / Balance - Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget. Recruitment Process: Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams and will include scenario-based questioning. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Operations General Manager, Ops Manager, Senior Operations Executive, Legal Operations Manager, Professional Services Operations Manager, Business Management, Business Operations Leader may also be considered for this role.
May 23, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Operations Manager Location: Sharston, M22 4SN Salary : £45,000 - £60,000 per annum, dependent on experience Job type: Full time, Permanent About Us: Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award winning, no win no fee law firm specialising exclusively in personal injury claims. Headquartered in Manchester, we support clients nationwide across all areas of personal injury, including employers' liability, serious injury, clinical negligence, occupiers' and public liability, road traffic accidents and industrial disease. We are ranked 64th in The Lawyer UK Top 200, out of more than 10,000 law firms nationwide, and after achieving a 20% year on year growth, Express Solicitors are the largest personal injury claimant firm in the UK. Our commitment to outstanding client care is reflected in our Trustpilot rating of 4.8 (Excellent), placing us among the highest rated firms in the sector. About The Role: Due to continued growth and expansion, we are seeking an experienced and driven Operations Manager. The Operations Manager is responsible for driving data-led decision making, systems performance, and cross-functional operational support across the firm. This role sits at the intersection of technology, data, legal operations, and business process - providing the analytical rigour and operational structure that enables both legal and non-legal functions to operate effectively. The Operations team also handles key business processes in support of other business functions and this role will involve the management of both data focussed and more traditional operations roles Responsibilities: Responsible for the firm's operational data infrastructure, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and accessibility of business-critical data across systems. Lead the development and governance of management information (MI) reporting, providing actionable insight to senior management and department heads. Leadership of the data analytics team in production and maintenance of dashboards and reporting tools (e.g. Power BI, SQL-based reports). Working with various stakeholders directly and in through supervision of the data team to identify improvements and additions to existing reporting suites. Liaise with compliance and risk functions to ensure operational processes reflect regulatory requirements (e.g. SRA, GDPR). Working with the Development team, Business Analyst, Project Manager as required to ensure a joined-up approach to systems and compliance. Lead or contribute to firmwide operational projects such as system migrations, reporting re-platforming, or process standardisation initiatives. Maintain operational process documentation and ensure procedures are kept current, accessible and adhered to. Monitor operational risk indicators and escalate emerging issues to senior management with appropriate remediation recommendations. Contribute to the firm's AI and data strategy, including identification of use cases, vendor assessment, and governance framework development. Work with other companies within the group to ensure effective systems and data management between companies. Person Specification: Experience in senior operations roles, ideally within a legal or other professional services firm. Demonstrable expertise in data management, MI reporting, and business intelligence tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent). Strong working knowledge of relational databases and querying (SQL), with an ability to interrogate and manipulate data to derive business insight. Experience using case management systems or CRM and understanding how data flows in and out of such systems. Experience managing or influencing cross-functional operational projects in an environment with multiple stakeholder groups. Strong commercial awareness with an understanding of how operational performance connects to financial outcomes. Comfortable working with analytics, data and reporting tools to translate information into clear business insights. Familiarity with AI and machine learning tools in an operational or analytical context including, document processing, predictive analytics, or LLM-based workflow augmentation. Understanding of cybersecurity and data security principles as they relate to data governance and system access management. Hours: Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday. Benefits: Hybrid Working - 3/2 hybrid working pattern after probation. 23 Days Holiday - Rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays. Extra Holidays - 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement. Looking After Your Well-being - 24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more. Work Life / Balance - Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget. Recruitment Process: Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams and will include scenario-based questioning. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Operations General Manager, Ops Manager, Senior Operations Executive, Legal Operations Manager, Professional Services Operations Manager, Business Management, Business Operations Leader may also be considered for this role.
Exciting new Job for a fast-moving, Progressive Group due to expansion, we are looking for TWO PDI / Sales Preparation Vehicle Technicians to keep up with demand within their sales department, getting cars ready for resale. The skill range can be level 2 or level 3, so Semi-Skilled or Qualified Technician who wants to learn more, or an established Qualified Technician wanting to work in our client's world-class, well-equipped and clean workshop with superb facilities to make you feel at home. This is a crucial role in the success of the business, as such, they offer a great package which sets them apart from other companies in their local area. The salary on offer is 33,600 for a Qualified Technician, or 35,600 if you have a MOT Licence. Which works out to be 17.07 per hour. On Top of this if you have an MOT licence you are paid 2,000 extra a year and they will keep your licence up to date by allowing you to do MOTs too. However, this role is for a Vehicle Technician. Some of the perks within this PDI Vehicle Technician role are as follows: Training; you will you receive training from your Manager but our client often funds development training courses for their loyal staff members. Working alongside lots of other Technicians & Master Techs in a no Bonus Environment so help is always on hand if you need it. Great TEAM Environment. Discounted Company Voucher Scheme. Gaining experience from colleagues in a professional environment. Hybrid and EV Training can be offered to established staff. Excellent working environment - brilliant facilities. Monday to Friday ONLY Uniform given, heated workshop & parking on site. No Customers to interact with - all interaction with Workshop Controllers & Managers This is an exciting opportunity for a Vehicle Technician to join a company that is committed to ensuring their staff enjoy work with lots of progression on offer within a constantly growing. Your typical duties will include: General Servicing and light mechanical repairs Getting Used Cars retail ready for resale (brakes, pads, suspension, head unit replacements - no heavy mechanics) Diagnose and repair vehicles following manufacturer guidelines PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection) Complete the final quality check on all vehicles, then off the car goes to have a fresh MOT licience. We are also recruit candidates with the following skill sets: Panel Beater, Panel Technician, Bodyshop MET, Bodyshop Mechanic, Vehicle Painter, Vehicle Paint Sprayer, Vehicle Prepper, Paint Prepper, Bodyshop Technicians, Accident repair, Vehicle body repair, coach builder, Vehicle Polisher, Vehicle Prepper, SMART repairer, Vehicle Inspector, VDA, Vehicle Damage Assessor, Bodyshop Estimator, Vehicle Technician, Workshop Controller, Bodyshop Controller, SMART Repairer and Bodyshop Managers.
May 23, 2026
Full time
Exciting new Job for a fast-moving, Progressive Group due to expansion, we are looking for TWO PDI / Sales Preparation Vehicle Technicians to keep up with demand within their sales department, getting cars ready for resale. The skill range can be level 2 or level 3, so Semi-Skilled or Qualified Technician who wants to learn more, or an established Qualified Technician wanting to work in our client's world-class, well-equipped and clean workshop with superb facilities to make you feel at home. This is a crucial role in the success of the business, as such, they offer a great package which sets them apart from other companies in their local area. The salary on offer is 33,600 for a Qualified Technician, or 35,600 if you have a MOT Licence. Which works out to be 17.07 per hour. On Top of this if you have an MOT licence you are paid 2,000 extra a year and they will keep your licence up to date by allowing you to do MOTs too. However, this role is for a Vehicle Technician. Some of the perks within this PDI Vehicle Technician role are as follows: Training; you will you receive training from your Manager but our client often funds development training courses for their loyal staff members. Working alongside lots of other Technicians & Master Techs in a no Bonus Environment so help is always on hand if you need it. Great TEAM Environment. Discounted Company Voucher Scheme. Gaining experience from colleagues in a professional environment. Hybrid and EV Training can be offered to established staff. Excellent working environment - brilliant facilities. Monday to Friday ONLY Uniform given, heated workshop & parking on site. No Customers to interact with - all interaction with Workshop Controllers & Managers This is an exciting opportunity for a Vehicle Technician to join a company that is committed to ensuring their staff enjoy work with lots of progression on offer within a constantly growing. Your typical duties will include: General Servicing and light mechanical repairs Getting Used Cars retail ready for resale (brakes, pads, suspension, head unit replacements - no heavy mechanics) Diagnose and repair vehicles following manufacturer guidelines PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection) Complete the final quality check on all vehicles, then off the car goes to have a fresh MOT licience. We are also recruit candidates with the following skill sets: Panel Beater, Panel Technician, Bodyshop MET, Bodyshop Mechanic, Vehicle Painter, Vehicle Paint Sprayer, Vehicle Prepper, Paint Prepper, Bodyshop Technicians, Accident repair, Vehicle body repair, coach builder, Vehicle Polisher, Vehicle Prepper, SMART repairer, Vehicle Inspector, VDA, Vehicle Damage Assessor, Bodyshop Estimator, Vehicle Technician, Workshop Controller, Bodyshop Controller, SMART Repairer and Bodyshop Managers.
HR Administrator Location: Tewkesbury Hours: Full time, 40.0 hours per week, with a 07:30 - 08:00 start Cotteswold Dairy is looking for a highly organised, professional and people-focused HR Administrator to support our busy Human Resources team at the Tewkesbury Head Office. This is a varied administrative role supporting the employee lifecycle, general HR administration, recruitment, onboarding, learning and development and internal HR processes. You will be a key first point of contact for HR enquiries, so strong communication skills, accuracy and confidentiality are essential. Key Responsibilities: Managing the HR inbox, handling first-line enquiries and directing queries to the appropriate HR contact Answering phone and office-based HR queries in a professional and helpful manner Supporting new starter processes, company induction, onboarding and documentation Maintaining accurate employee records, spreadsheets, HR systems and documentation Supporting probationary reviews, benefits administration, leavers processes and general HR tasks Preparing letters, forms and documents, ensuring accuracy and appropriate authorisation Assisting the HR Manager, HR Advisor and Coordinators with wider departmental administration Skills and Experience: Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, multitask and work to deadlines Clear communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence liaising with employees, managers and external contacts High levels of confidentiality, accuracy and attention to detail Strong customer service skills and a professional, approachable manner Adaptability and willingness to respond to changing processes, legislation and business needs Good general administration skills, including data entry, filing, document management and record keeping Competent use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint Why Join Us? This is an excellent opportunity for a capable administrator who enjoys working with people, managing detail and supporting a busy team. You will gain broad exposure to HR processes while contributing to a department that supports employees across the business. Benefits: 22 days' holiday plus bank holiday allowance Refer-a-friend bonus scheme of up to 500 Cycle to Work scheme Discounted products and delivery options Aviva pension scheme Health and wellbeing support through Simply Health Apply today to join Team Cotteswold as our HR Administrator.
May 23, 2026
Full time
HR Administrator Location: Tewkesbury Hours: Full time, 40.0 hours per week, with a 07:30 - 08:00 start Cotteswold Dairy is looking for a highly organised, professional and people-focused HR Administrator to support our busy Human Resources team at the Tewkesbury Head Office. This is a varied administrative role supporting the employee lifecycle, general HR administration, recruitment, onboarding, learning and development and internal HR processes. You will be a key first point of contact for HR enquiries, so strong communication skills, accuracy and confidentiality are essential. Key Responsibilities: Managing the HR inbox, handling first-line enquiries and directing queries to the appropriate HR contact Answering phone and office-based HR queries in a professional and helpful manner Supporting new starter processes, company induction, onboarding and documentation Maintaining accurate employee records, spreadsheets, HR systems and documentation Supporting probationary reviews, benefits administration, leavers processes and general HR tasks Preparing letters, forms and documents, ensuring accuracy and appropriate authorisation Assisting the HR Manager, HR Advisor and Coordinators with wider departmental administration Skills and Experience: Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, multitask and work to deadlines Clear communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence liaising with employees, managers and external contacts High levels of confidentiality, accuracy and attention to detail Strong customer service skills and a professional, approachable manner Adaptability and willingness to respond to changing processes, legislation and business needs Good general administration skills, including data entry, filing, document management and record keeping Competent use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint Why Join Us? This is an excellent opportunity for a capable administrator who enjoys working with people, managing detail and supporting a busy team. You will gain broad exposure to HR processes while contributing to a department that supports employees across the business. Benefits: 22 days' holiday plus bank holiday allowance Refer-a-friend bonus scheme of up to 500 Cycle to Work scheme Discounted products and delivery options Aviva pension scheme Health and wellbeing support through Simply Health Apply today to join Team Cotteswold as our HR Administrator.
HR Manager Permanent Salary: £50,000 £60,000 Start Date: Flexible Close Date: 29th May 2026 Location: Bristol / Hybrid About Us At Kings Court Trust, we occupy a unique, privileged position. We are called upon at a sensitive time when families are going through the stages of grief, but there is an acceptance that certain realities need to be addressed. Our Purpose To support families through bereavement with expert guidance and genuine compassion, making a complex process feel manageable and human. What You ll Be Doing: Manage all aspects of the employee lifecycle. Ensure compliance of HR policies and procedures in line with legislation. Manage all HR, payroll and benefits administration and systems. Own all aspects of recruitment across the group. Manage the annual performance appraisal process. Act as a trusted Adviser to the Senior Management and Executive Team. Manage a small HR Team. Collaborating across teams to ensure a seamless employee experience. Contributing to continuous improvement and innovation in how we work. What We re Looking For Qualifications are desirable but not essential. We are looking for individuals with some of the following experience: Experience as a HR Manager or similar senior HR role. Strong leadership and people management skills. In depth knowledge of employment law, case law and best practise. CIPD Level 7 (or working towards). The type of person you ll be: A strong communicator clear, empathetic, and confident. A proactive, solutions-focused individual. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. Experience in probate, legal services, or estate administration (role dependent). A passion for making a difference in people s lives. What We Can Offer You We believe in rewarding great work. For this role we offer the following benefits from day one: (up to) £60,000 per annum 25 days plus bank holidays, increasing annually to 30 Health Cash Plan Cash back for Dental, optical, and other treatments Employee discounts across a range of products and services Variety of salary sacrifice benefits such as tech vouchers, dental and holiday buy Private Medical Insurance Company pension scheme matching up to 5% Income protection insurance Life assurance policy Enhanced family leave (upon completion of probation) Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Why Join Us: A supportive, people-first culture. Opportunities for growth and development. A chance to make a real impact during life s most challenging times. Hybrid and flexible working options to suit your needs. Where You ll Be Working Our office based at Spectrum House, Bond Street, Bristol BS1 3LG / Hybrid Hiring Process What to Expect We like to keep things clear and straightforward. Here s what you can expect: Application review We review applications on a rolling basis and will contact you when shortlisted. Initial chat A short call to get to know you better. There will be some element of competency here, but we aim for it to be more conversational (30mins). Interview This is your competency-based interview with Elle Fowell, Head of HR, and Gareth Lindop, CFO (up to 90mins with your task). Task A chance to show us how you think this may be part of the interview or done before/after depending on the role. Final Stage Meet more of the Senior Management team and ask any final questions. Feedback We will contact you following your interview, typically within one week. Support We want everyone to feel comfortable and confident throughout our hiring process. If you have a medical condition or need any adjustments, whether that s for an interview or any part of the process, please let us know. We re happy to have a conversation about how we can best support you. Ready to Apply If Kings Court Trust sounds like the kind of place where you d thrive, we d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us shape the future of estate administration. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At Kings Court Trust, we re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and able to thrive. We believe in equal opportunities for all and ensure that every hiring decision is based on merit, skills, and experience nothing else. We re proud to foster an inclusive environment where individuality is celebrated and diverse perspectives are valued across everything we do. By applying for this role, you re sharing your information with Kings Court Trust. We take your privacy seriously. To understand how we handle your data, please read our Privacy Policy available on our website.
May 23, 2026
Full time
HR Manager Permanent Salary: £50,000 £60,000 Start Date: Flexible Close Date: 29th May 2026 Location: Bristol / Hybrid About Us At Kings Court Trust, we occupy a unique, privileged position. We are called upon at a sensitive time when families are going through the stages of grief, but there is an acceptance that certain realities need to be addressed. Our Purpose To support families through bereavement with expert guidance and genuine compassion, making a complex process feel manageable and human. What You ll Be Doing: Manage all aspects of the employee lifecycle. Ensure compliance of HR policies and procedures in line with legislation. Manage all HR, payroll and benefits administration and systems. Own all aspects of recruitment across the group. Manage the annual performance appraisal process. Act as a trusted Adviser to the Senior Management and Executive Team. Manage a small HR Team. Collaborating across teams to ensure a seamless employee experience. Contributing to continuous improvement and innovation in how we work. What We re Looking For Qualifications are desirable but not essential. We are looking for individuals with some of the following experience: Experience as a HR Manager or similar senior HR role. Strong leadership and people management skills. In depth knowledge of employment law, case law and best practise. CIPD Level 7 (or working towards). The type of person you ll be: A strong communicator clear, empathetic, and confident. A proactive, solutions-focused individual. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. Experience in probate, legal services, or estate administration (role dependent). A passion for making a difference in people s lives. What We Can Offer You We believe in rewarding great work. For this role we offer the following benefits from day one: (up to) £60,000 per annum 25 days plus bank holidays, increasing annually to 30 Health Cash Plan Cash back for Dental, optical, and other treatments Employee discounts across a range of products and services Variety of salary sacrifice benefits such as tech vouchers, dental and holiday buy Private Medical Insurance Company pension scheme matching up to 5% Income protection insurance Life assurance policy Enhanced family leave (upon completion of probation) Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Why Join Us: A supportive, people-first culture. Opportunities for growth and development. A chance to make a real impact during life s most challenging times. Hybrid and flexible working options to suit your needs. Where You ll Be Working Our office based at Spectrum House, Bond Street, Bristol BS1 3LG / Hybrid Hiring Process What to Expect We like to keep things clear and straightforward. Here s what you can expect: Application review We review applications on a rolling basis and will contact you when shortlisted. Initial chat A short call to get to know you better. There will be some element of competency here, but we aim for it to be more conversational (30mins). Interview This is your competency-based interview with Elle Fowell, Head of HR, and Gareth Lindop, CFO (up to 90mins with your task). Task A chance to show us how you think this may be part of the interview or done before/after depending on the role. Final Stage Meet more of the Senior Management team and ask any final questions. Feedback We will contact you following your interview, typically within one week. Support We want everyone to feel comfortable and confident throughout our hiring process. If you have a medical condition or need any adjustments, whether that s for an interview or any part of the process, please let us know. We re happy to have a conversation about how we can best support you. Ready to Apply If Kings Court Trust sounds like the kind of place where you d thrive, we d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us shape the future of estate administration. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At Kings Court Trust, we re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and able to thrive. We believe in equal opportunities for all and ensure that every hiring decision is based on merit, skills, and experience nothing else. We re proud to foster an inclusive environment where individuality is celebrated and diverse perspectives are valued across everything we do. By applying for this role, you re sharing your information with Kings Court Trust. We take your privacy seriously. To understand how we handle your data, please read our Privacy Policy available on our website.
Contracts Manager - Specialist Care Home Construction Project-based, varying locations across UK £75,000 - £85,000 + Benefits The Headlines - Senior Contracts Manager role with a specialist contractor delivering care home construction projects across the UK . - Lead commercial and contract delivery on a varied portfolio of high profile care home builds for leading care operators. - Opportunity to work with a highly experienced leadership team with strong sector knowledge and over 60 years' combined experience. - Competitive salary plus benefits and clear progression within a company focused on quality, service and long term client partnerships. Your Next Job - What You'll Be Doing This is a rare chance for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a specialist care home contractor that builds purpose designed care facilities across the UK. You'll be responsible for leading commercial oversight and contract management on live contracts, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget and in accordance with quality, safety and regulatory expectations. Key responsibilities include: - Full contract and commercial management across multiple care home construction projects. - Managing cost control, change management, risk registers and contractual obligations. - Preparing valuations, claims, extensions of time and commercial reports for senior leadership. - Leading joint risk workshops and coordinating with design, planning, procurement and delivery teams. - Building strong commercial relationships with care home operators, consultants, subcontractors and supply chain partners. - Driving best practice procurement, value engineering and programme optimisation. In this role you'll work closely with directors and senior management who bring extensive sector specific knowledge across design, planning and construction delivery. Your Next Employer - Where You'll Be Doing It You'll be joining a care home building specialist with a long track record of delivering purpose built residential, nursing and dementia care homes throughout the UK. The business manages the full development process , from early commercial planning through to completed handover, and is known for its strong delivery standards, high safety performance and collaborative approach with clients and supply partners. Projects include a wide range of schemes for leading care operators, with numerous beds completed and many more under construction across multiple counties. The head office is based in Oxfordshire, anchored by a supportive, skilled senior leadership team focused on innovation, continual improvement and quality delivery. Requirements & Rewards - What You Give & What You Get You'll need: - Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or equivalent in main contracting with traditional build care home experience essential. - Strong understanding of commercial management, contract administration, risk and procurement. - Excellent negotiation, communication and leadership skills. - Ability to manage competing priorities, stakeholders and financial performance across multiple sites. - Openness to travelling across a patch to sites under their control - although there will be no set place of work and the company will try to keep you as local as possible; you will be required to travel where the work is, across central and southern England. - Commercial awareness with analytical skills to support cost effective decision making. In return, you'll receive: - £75,000 - £85,000 per annum + benefits (DOE). - Significant exposure to complex, specialist care home builds delivered nationwide. - Clear long term progression and senior development opportunities. - Collaborative leadership and exposure to a business with deep sector expertise. - A culture focused on professional development within a quality driven construction business. To Apply - Choose What Works for You - Click Apply on this job board - Send your CV directly to . co . uk - Call Alex on number below - Connect on LinkedIn with Alex Wallace and send a message Even if you're passively considering a move, I'm always happy to share honest market insight and career advice. About Me I'm Alex Wallace, Director at Reinforced Recruitment , working with construction professionals across London and the South East. I specialise in placing commercial, contracts and senior delivery professionals into roles where they can thrive and progress. Let's talk when you're ready.
May 23, 2026
Full time
Contracts Manager - Specialist Care Home Construction Project-based, varying locations across UK £75,000 - £85,000 + Benefits The Headlines - Senior Contracts Manager role with a specialist contractor delivering care home construction projects across the UK . - Lead commercial and contract delivery on a varied portfolio of high profile care home builds for leading care operators. - Opportunity to work with a highly experienced leadership team with strong sector knowledge and over 60 years' combined experience. - Competitive salary plus benefits and clear progression within a company focused on quality, service and long term client partnerships. Your Next Job - What You'll Be Doing This is a rare chance for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a specialist care home contractor that builds purpose designed care facilities across the UK. You'll be responsible for leading commercial oversight and contract management on live contracts, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget and in accordance with quality, safety and regulatory expectations. Key responsibilities include: - Full contract and commercial management across multiple care home construction projects. - Managing cost control, change management, risk registers and contractual obligations. - Preparing valuations, claims, extensions of time and commercial reports for senior leadership. - Leading joint risk workshops and coordinating with design, planning, procurement and delivery teams. - Building strong commercial relationships with care home operators, consultants, subcontractors and supply chain partners. - Driving best practice procurement, value engineering and programme optimisation. In this role you'll work closely with directors and senior management who bring extensive sector specific knowledge across design, planning and construction delivery. Your Next Employer - Where You'll Be Doing It You'll be joining a care home building specialist with a long track record of delivering purpose built residential, nursing and dementia care homes throughout the UK. The business manages the full development process , from early commercial planning through to completed handover, and is known for its strong delivery standards, high safety performance and collaborative approach with clients and supply partners. Projects include a wide range of schemes for leading care operators, with numerous beds completed and many more under construction across multiple counties. The head office is based in Oxfordshire, anchored by a supportive, skilled senior leadership team focused on innovation, continual improvement and quality delivery. Requirements & Rewards - What You Give & What You Get You'll need: - Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or equivalent in main contracting with traditional build care home experience essential. - Strong understanding of commercial management, contract administration, risk and procurement. - Excellent negotiation, communication and leadership skills. - Ability to manage competing priorities, stakeholders and financial performance across multiple sites. - Openness to travelling across a patch to sites under their control - although there will be no set place of work and the company will try to keep you as local as possible; you will be required to travel where the work is, across central and southern England. - Commercial awareness with analytical skills to support cost effective decision making. In return, you'll receive: - £75,000 - £85,000 per annum + benefits (DOE). - Significant exposure to complex, specialist care home builds delivered nationwide. - Clear long term progression and senior development opportunities. - Collaborative leadership and exposure to a business with deep sector expertise. - A culture focused on professional development within a quality driven construction business. To Apply - Choose What Works for You - Click Apply on this job board - Send your CV directly to . co . uk - Call Alex on number below - Connect on LinkedIn with Alex Wallace and send a message Even if you're passively considering a move, I'm always happy to share honest market insight and career advice. About Me I'm Alex Wallace, Director at Reinforced Recruitment , working with construction professionals across London and the South East. I specialise in placing commercial, contracts and senior delivery professionals into roles where they can thrive and progress. Let's talk when you're ready.
Project Planner / Senior Planner Location: Bristol / Bridgwater / Hinkley Rates: Negotiable Overview We are currently looking to speak with experienced Project Planners and Senior Planners to support major infrastructure, engineering and construction programmes for a global consultancy. These roles will involve working within complex project environments, supporting the planning, coordination and delivery of large-scale programmes across sectors including energy, utilities, transportation, engineering and major construction. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain integrated project programmes using Primavera P6 Support project delivery teams with planning, sequencing and progress tracking Monitor programme performance, critical path activities and key milestones Produce progress reports, lookaheads and programme updates Identify risks, delays and recovery opportunities within live programmes Coordinate with project managers, engineers, subcontractors and stakeholders Support change management, compensation events and schedule updates where required Ensure programmes align with contractual and project delivery requirements Requirements Experience working as a Planner, Planning Engineer or Senior Planner Strong Primavera P6 experience Background within construction, infrastructure, utilities, engineering or major projects Good understanding of project delivery and programme management principles Experience working within multi-disciplinary project environments Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Desirable Experience Experience across one or more of the below would be beneficial: Mechanical & Electrical (M&E / MEH) projects HVAC systems Energy, utilities or power infrastructure Rail, water or nuclear projects NEC contract environments Commissioning and installation planning What's on Offer Opportunity to work on major UK infrastructure programmes Long-term project pipeline Collaborative project environments Career development and progression opportunities Flexible working arrangements depending on project requirements These are hybrid contract roles requiring 2-3 site visits each week.
May 23, 2026
Contractor
Project Planner / Senior Planner Location: Bristol / Bridgwater / Hinkley Rates: Negotiable Overview We are currently looking to speak with experienced Project Planners and Senior Planners to support major infrastructure, engineering and construction programmes for a global consultancy. These roles will involve working within complex project environments, supporting the planning, coordination and delivery of large-scale programmes across sectors including energy, utilities, transportation, engineering and major construction. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain integrated project programmes using Primavera P6 Support project delivery teams with planning, sequencing and progress tracking Monitor programme performance, critical path activities and key milestones Produce progress reports, lookaheads and programme updates Identify risks, delays and recovery opportunities within live programmes Coordinate with project managers, engineers, subcontractors and stakeholders Support change management, compensation events and schedule updates where required Ensure programmes align with contractual and project delivery requirements Requirements Experience working as a Planner, Planning Engineer or Senior Planner Strong Primavera P6 experience Background within construction, infrastructure, utilities, engineering or major projects Good understanding of project delivery and programme management principles Experience working within multi-disciplinary project environments Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Desirable Experience Experience across one or more of the below would be beneficial: Mechanical & Electrical (M&E / MEH) projects HVAC systems Energy, utilities or power infrastructure Rail, water or nuclear projects NEC contract environments Commissioning and installation planning What's on Offer Opportunity to work on major UK infrastructure programmes Long-term project pipeline Collaborative project environments Career development and progression opportunities Flexible working arrangements depending on project requirements These are hybrid contract roles requiring 2-3 site visits each week.