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Finance Business Partner - £70000 - Legal Firm - Manchester City Centre Hybrid role Your new company A leading award-winning legal firm looking for a commercially focused Finance Business Partner to support our legal practice groups in Manchester. This is a high-impact role responsible for delivering insightful financial analysis, driving performance, and partnering with senior stakeholders to support strategic decision-making within a large, complex legal environment. The role requires a strong understanding of professional services, preferably within a law firm, along with the ability to influence non-financial stakeholders and improve financial performance. Your new role The Finance Business Partner plays a key role within the business, acting as a strategic advisor to practice groups and senior stakeholders. Reporting to the Head of Finance or Finance Director, the role focuses on delivering high-quality financial insight, supporting decision-making, and driving business performance. It requires a commercially minded individual who can effectively bridge the gap between finance and legal teams. A core element of the role is partnering with Partners and Practice Group Leaders, building strong relationships and providing guidance on financial performance. This includes influencing decisions, challenging assumptions, and identifying opportunities to improve profitability through clear, actionable insights. The role leads financial planning and analysis processes, including budgeting and forecasting, and provides detailed performance analysis such as variance and profitability reviews. It also involves monitoring key metrics like revenue, utilisation, and margins, and delivering recommendations to enhance financial outcomes. In addition, the Finance Business Partner is responsible for producing accurate and timely reporting, presenting insights to senior stakeholders, and developing tailored management information. They also support pricing, bids, and strategic initiatives, while driving continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and data quality. What you'll need to succeed Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)Proven experience in a Finance Business Partner or similar roleStrong financial modelling, analytical, and problem-solving skillsExperience working with senior stakeholders in a complex organisationExcellent communication and influencing skillsAdvanced Excel What you'll get in return £75000 - 2-3days per week in the office Bonus scheme Pension and private healthcare Hybrid working arrangements Professional development opportunities What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

About the Company Berrys is a people-focused property business, built on trusted relationships and a commitment to delivering the best outcomes for our clients. Property is what we do, but our clients and our team are at the heart of everything we achieve. Acting as a trusted advisor, we are ready to support at any stage, bringing together expertise and insight to help navigate challenges and create opportunities. As a trusted adviser, Berrys works with clients across the whole lifecycle of land and property ownership, bringing together insight, technical expertise and sound commercial judgement to help them navigate challenges and make the most of opportunities. Working across four offices in the Midlands, we offer a wide range of services including rural surveying, valuation, planning, development consultancy, property agency, building surveying and business consultancy, helping our clients make the very most of their land and property assets. This is a senior opportunity for someone who wants to build Berrys' strategic land presence in Towcester, using the firm's established client base, regional reputation and multi-disciplinary platform as a springboard for growth. The Role Berrys is looking for a commercially minded strategic land professional to lead and grow its strategic land and development consultancy presence from the Towcester office. This is a senior, fee-generating role with a clear commercial mandate from day one. The successful candidate will be expected to create the opportunity. Towcester offers a highly relevant geography for strategic land, with access to landowners, developers, promoters, and professional networks across Northamptonshire and the surrounding area. Berrys provides the brand, established client relationships and multi-disciplinary platform to build from; the right person will read the market, build the right relationships and turn them into instructions. For the right individual, this role also offers a longer-term opportunity to become an important part of the Towcester office's future leadership. Berrys is planning for continued growth and succession, creating scope for the successful candidate to take on wider influence as the role develops. Key Responsibilities Lead Berrys' strategic land and development consultancy presence from the Towcester office, setting its direction and driving its growth Build a pipeline of strategic land instructions, development agency opportunities and related consultancy work Identify, create and convert new business opportunities with landowners, developers, promoters, agents and professional contacts Build and maintain external client relationships alongside Berrys' internal referral network Provide strategic advice to landowners on land promotion, development potential, disposal strategy, planning risk and value creation Work collaboratively with colleagues across rural surveying, valuation, planning, property agency and wider consultancy disciplines Act as the senior figurehead for strategic land within the Towcester office and the wider market Set a clear business plan for growth and shape the long-term development of the strategic land function Candidate Profile An experienced and commercially driven strategic land professional, ready to operate at a senior level: Strong experience in strategic land, development agency, land promotion, rural property consultancy or a closely related field A demonstrable track record of winning work, generating fees and developing client relationships in a consultancy environment A strong understanding of the strategic land process, including promotion strategy, planning risk, valuation drivers and disposal routes Commercially minded, entrepreneurial and comfortable operating with autonomy Confident and credible with landowners, developers, promoters, agents, planners and wider professional stakeholders Able to create and deliver a business plan and be motivated to build and take ownership of it A genuine interest in broader leadership or partnership within a multi-disciplinary practice over time Likely operating at Associate Director, Director, Partner or equivalent level, or ready to make that step; professionally qualified or strongly experienced, with MRICS or equivalent preferred Why Berrys? Real autonomy to lead and build a strategic land presence from a position of strength Immediate access to an established client base and a strong regional reputation A valuable regional geography from a land and development perspective The Berrys multi-disciplinary platform is a genuine competitive advantage for clients A collaborative, flat structure where senior people have genuine influence from day one Long-term progression and leadership potential within the Towcester office Flexible seniority, with broader leadership and partner-level conversations possible for the right individual 35 days holiday, private healthcare, enhanced pension, agile working, professional fees, CPD support and a comprehensive benefits package This vacancy is exclusively managed by Joshua Robert Recruitment. All direct and third-party applications will be forwarded to Joshua Robert for consideration.

Job Title: HR Advisor Location: Bradford Duration: Long term Type: Full-time, Office-based (stand-alone role) About the Company A growing, medium-sized manufacturing and distribution business with a strong values-driven culture is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to lead all HR activities. The Role This is a stand-alone, generalist HR position responsible for delivering end-to-end HR support across the business. Reporting to the Director, you will provide both operational and strategic HR guidance, ensuring compliance, managing employee relations, and supporting a positive, high-performing culture. Key Responsibilities Manage the full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, development, and offboarding Act as the main HR contact, advising managers on all employee relations matters (disciplinary, grievance, performance, capability) Ensure compliance with UK employment law, GDPR, and HR best practice Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, and records Lead recruitment activity and support workforce planning Manage absence processes and HR reporting Deliver and coordinate training and development initiatives Drive employee engagement and support a positive workplace culture Provide HR insights and recommendations to support business decisions Skills & Experience Proven experience in a broad, stand-alone HR role Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice Experience managing end-to-end employee relations cases independently CIPD Level 5 (minimum) or equivalent Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills Experience within manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environments preferred Personal Attributes Hands-on, proactive and pragmatic approach Approachable, fair, and resilient Strong relationship builder across all levels of the business This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a full HR function within a growing organisation. 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)

Financial Planning Administrator Manchester / Hybrid (3 days WFH) NJR Recruitment are pleased to be yet again working in Partnership with an impressive firm of Independent & Chartered Financial Planners based in the Heart of Manchester City Centre. Founded in 2016, Our client typically advises high net worth individuals or families, or high-income professionals across all sectors. They also work with business owners and entrepreneurs in all industries, from start-ups and established SMEs (small to medium enterprises) through to exit planning on sale. A Senior Administrator is now required to form part of their professional and friendly team in which the successful candidate will be fully responsible for a demanding and varied role. Duties will consist of: " Complete all compliance administration associated with new business. " Ensure new business submitted to the insurance company is fully completed and compliant. " Ensure that all new business is input to iO accurately, including fee/commission expectation. " Monitor new business progress and chase outstanding documentation. " Accurately check and issue policy documents. " Produce quotations as requested using Assure web or other databases as required and requesting illustrations from providers. " Complete all general correspondence as required ensuring that the Adviser and clients are provided with an effective and efficient service. " Produce client summaries/valuations as requested for new and existing clients within specified deadlines. " Advise product providers of changes of agency (LOA's) " Deal with clients in relation to queries on their policies/investments and ensuring that any necessary changes are completed by the product provider. " Maintain up to date records for new business submissions and pipeline. " Liaise effectively with clients, product providers and Directors. " Provide any general information as requested by clients, Directors or the management team. " Answer the telephone in a polite and professional manner. " Assist other Administrators/Advisers as required/requested. " General typing of correspondence. " Co-ordination of Adviser's diary, such as making appointments. " Attend relevant internal or external training. " Attend provider training sessions in relevant subjects. " Undertaking any other reasonable duties, as requested. Skills and Experience " Previous experience in an IFA environment " Interpersonal skills - able to work as part of a team and communicate professionally with clients " Proactive - willing to continue to develop, be enthusiastic " Highly organised, methodical, disciplined and meticulous " Ability to prioritise " Computer literate - Outlook, Word, Excel " Excellent keyboard skills " Knowledge of Intelliflo (iO), provider websites (particularly Cofunds/AJ Bell) would be preferable Candidates applying for the role should offer some form of experience working in the financial services sector from IFA firms or Product Providers. If you are interested in this role, then apply directly or for further information speak to one of our specialist consultants quoting reference NJR16773

A highly successful Leeds-based business has an exciting opportunity for an experienced FP&A professional to join its team ASAP As the FP&A lead, you will play a pivotal role in analysing both historic and current business performance, while driving forward-looking forecasts. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation, providing insights that support informed, strategic decision-making. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver high-quality presentations for the board, senior management, and external stakeholders Provide insightful analysis to assess commercial opportunities, support strategic objectives, and identify risks, trends, and future growth drivers Own and deliver comprehensive reporting packs, including ad hoc analysis, for weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting cycles Lead and enhance the budgeting and strategic planning process, including long-term P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow forecasting to align with business strategy and funding needs Establish and drive a robust KPI framework, advising leadership on metrics that will deliver meaningful improvements in performance Support the forecasting process by reviewing operational assumptions, analysing variances, and providing constructive challenge to optimise decision-making Contribute to the annual budgeting process and rolling two-year medium-term planning Assist with the 13-week rolling cash flow forecast Support monthly management reporting, delivering relevant analysis as required Provide sales and margin analysis across channels, business units, and geographic regions Partner closely with the Finance Director across all aspects of corporate financial management Act as a business partner to both finance and non-finance functions, including Sales, Operations, and HR If you're looking for your next challenge and can commit to a 6-month fixed-term contract, we'd love to hear from you. Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

HEAD OF FINANCIAL CONSULTING Location: Central London / Hybrid (2-3 days a week in the office) Salary: £100k Plus potential bonus up to 15% Contract: Full-time, Permanent Campbell Tickell is an award-winning B Corporation providing a wide range of high level consultancy and recruitment services in particular to organisations in the public, non-profit and social impact sectors. We are seeking an experienced and strategic finance professional for this newly created position, which will strengthen our growing Finance team and offer a rare opportunity to lead high-impact consultancy projects across sectors such as housing, local government, and social care. Reporting to the Finance Director, who leads this consultancy workstream, you ll work directly with clients to provide expert financial advice, strategic business planning, and performance reviews. The role includes leading consultancy assignments from end to end, guiding multidisciplinary project teams, and helping clients navigate complex financial challenges with clarity and confidence. You ll also support the continued development of our finance service offer and contribute to the company s wider strategic direction. About you The ideal candidate will hold a recognised accountancy qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA, and will bring significant post-qualification experience in senior financial roles or financial consultancy. You ll have a strong track record in business planning, financial modelling, and strategic financial analysis, as well as experience working with complex, regulated organisations - such as in the housing, local government, or care sectors. Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders are essential, along with sound professional judgement and a collaborative, values-driven approach. Additional information This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced, project-based environment and is motivated by work that has real social impact. You ll be joining a supportive and expert team that values integrity, innovation, and professionalism. If you re ready for a role where your insight and leadership can shape the future of finance in socially focused organisations, we d love to hear from you.

Private Client Tax Director job with pathway to Partner, Bury St Edmunds Are you an experienced Private Client Tax specialist looking for a strategic leadership role within a growing and highly regarded accountancy firm? Hays are working in partnership with a leading firm in Bury St Edmunds who are looking to appoint a Senior Manager or Director, a pivotal role within their private client tax team. You will play a key role in shaping the advisory offering, leading a talented team and working closely with senior stakeholders, with a clear route towards partner. The RoleAs a Private Client Tax Director, you will take a leadership position within a well-established private client function. You will oversee a significant client portfolio while delivering high-level advisory services across complex personal tax matters. This is a senior, client-facing role, combining technical expertise, commercial awareness and people leadership. Key ResponsibilitiesClient Leadership & Advisory Act as a trusted adviser to a portfolio of high-value private clients Deliver strategic tax planning advice across areas such as IHT, trusts and estates Build long-term client relationships and identify opportunities to add value Provide proactive, tailored solutions to complex client needs Technical Excellence & Oversight Lead complex advisory assignments and ensure high-quality delivery Maintain the highest standards of technical accuracy and regulatory compliance Keep up to date with changes in tax legislation and identify planning opportunities Leadership & Team Development Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing private client tax team Support succession planning and recruitment as the team grows. Create a collaborative and positive working environment Business Development Support the continued growth of the private client offering Build relationships internally and externally to drive new business Work closely with other service lines to deliver a holistic client service The Opportunity Established client base with a strong advisory focus to inherit Clear progression pathway towards Partner Opportunity to shape and influence the direction of the private client service line Flexible working options across regional offices About You CTA qualified (essential) Strong private client tax advisory experience, particularly in trusts, estates and IHT Proven ability to manage client relationships and lead complex projects Commercially minded with an interest in business development Experience leading, mentoring and developing teams If you're looking for a senior leadership role with real influence, strong progression prospects and the opportunity to develop a market-leading private client offering, this is an excellent opportunity to explore further.

Our client based in fairly central London is looking for a senior / lead designer with significant hospitality experience, all-rounder both technically and creatively skilled Experienced Senior Designer to Associate Excellent at technical drawing and happy to complete these as part of role Experienced at checking drawings by others and particularly picking up spatial planning issues and layouts so appropriate for hospitality settings Experienced at delivering hospitality projects Has led a team and managed projects at every stage - confident and responsible Experience of high-end residential project - both delivery and leading - is highly beneficial Works very closely with Creative Director Understands architectural detailing, technical experience, supplier knowledge Onsite experience AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign, SketchUp, Miro As well as a full cv can you please send 5 or 6 examples of work that we can present to the client, the best way to do this is on a PDF document all in a single folder no more than 5-9mb in size or if you have an online portfolio then that's fine. Please make sure that your location and phone number are included in your application.

My client is recruiting for experienced Private Client Solicitors, Legal Executives or Paralegals to join their team on a fully remote basis. My clients award-winning firm stands apart from other practices; they are incredibly entrepreneurial, creative and offer great flexibility to their staff. They have a family friendly feel throughout the practice, they invest heavily in their staff and due to continued growth; they can offer strong prospects. They have acquired several businesses over recent years which have enabled them to become one of the UKs largest probate providers. Due to this unparalleled growth, they are able to provide a fast-track route for fee-earners to become Salaried Directors within three years, just by hitting your target in 3 non consecutive years. Their approach to business and their clients has put them ahead of competitors. They have core values that define who they are, how they operate and the services they offer. Their success is down to their people and the strong relationship they have built with their clients. The team Due to expansion they are recruiting for an experienced and highly skilled Private Client Lawyer to join the department. Everyone works in a cohesive environment but with the autonomy to run and develop their caseload and build client relationships. Many lawyers within the team are STEP members but everyone shares their expertise, knowledge and experience to support one another. The role You will take on an already existing case load of varied Private Client work which will consist of Wills, Probate, Administration of Estates, LPA s, Inheritance Tax Planning and Trusts. There is plenty of opportunity to grow and develop the work and you will be encouraged and given the independence to build relationships with other departments and external referrers. You will also be given the option to be actively involved with supporting and mentoring junior members of the department. Salary and Benefits • Fully remote working • Bonus scheme • Opportunity for quarterly and annual salary increases through our employee incentive scheme • Company pension scheme • Death in service benefit • Exclusive employee discounts • SMART health program • Significant career progression opportunities, including STEP certification and potential advancement to Director level Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Principal Infrastructure Engineer- Cheltenham-Permanent (flexible work patterns available) - Up to 80,000 About the Opportunity This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Principal Systems Administrator to play a key role in the design, delivery, and support of critical enterprise infrastructure within a highly secure and technically complex environment. Working as part of a skilled infrastructure team, you will provide technical leadership, contribute to strategic projects, and ensure the reliability, security, and performance of core business systems. This role offers the chance to work with a broad range of technologies while influencing technical direction and supporting business-critical services. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise across infrastructure and systems administration functions. Design, implement, administer, and support enterprise systems and platforms. Lead and contribute to complex infrastructure projects and service improvements. Troubleshoot and resolve advanced technical issues across multiple technology domains. Support the delivery of highly available services, including participation in an on-call rota and out-of-hours change activities. Collaborate with internal teams and third-party vendors to maintain and enhance critical applications and infrastructure. Contribute to service planning, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure compliance with established operational procedures, security requirements, and industry standards, including ISO20000 and ISO27001. Provide guidance and mentoring to other technical team members where required. Required Skills and Experience You will have a strong technical background across several of the following areas: VMware vSphere 8.0 or later Windows Server 2019/2022 administration Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft 365 Active Directory and Federated Trusts Citrix XenApp, XenDesktop, and NetScaler Fibre Channel storage technologies, including Dell NetApp solutions Amazon Web Services (AWS) and/or Microsoft Azure SQL Server administration and database concepts (SQL Server 2019) Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Certificate Authority administration Linux system administration Ansible automation Enterprise networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and MPLS What's on Offer Flexible hybrid working arrangements. Optional compressed working schedule with every other Friday off. Private healthcare. Performance-related bonus opportunities. Ongoing training and career development. Opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects within a secure, mission-focused environment. Eligibility Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be sole UK nationals. If this role is of interest please get in touch

Finance Business Partner Location: Scottish Borders Salary: 45,000- 60,000 Contract: Permanent, full-time Working pattern: Fully onsite A well-established business in the Scottish Borders is looking for a Finance Business Partner to provide financial insight and commercial support across its site operations. Working closely with the Finance Director and site leadership team, you will help stakeholders understand performance, challenge assumptions and make better-informed decisions. This opportunity could suit an experienced Finance Business Partner or a strong Management Accountant or Site Accountant ready to take on a broader, more commercially focused role. Key Responsibilities Prepare weekly and monthly results, including analysis of variances, KPIs and key business drivers. Support month-end, budgeting, forecasting and longer-term financial planning. Partner with operational and commercial teams on pricing, costs, performance and investment decisions. Improve financial controls across expenditure, stock, inventory and cash-flow forecasting. About You Experience in a Management Accountant, Site Accountant, Finance Business Partner or similar role. Strong knowledge of management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis. Confident communicating financial information and constructively challenging stakeholders. Proactive, commercially minded and comfortable taking ownership in a site-based environment. Manufacturing or site-based finance experience would be advantageous, particularly where this has involved stock or inventory control. The business will consider CIMA or ACCA-qualified, part-qualified or MAAT-qualified candidates with the relevant experience and capability. What's on Offer? Direct exposure to the Finance Director and senior site stakeholders. A broad role combining financial reporting, commercial support and operational improvement. The opportunity to influence decision-making and drive meaningful change. Genuine progression for a Management Accountant ready to move into business partnering. This is a fully onsite position in the Scottish Borders due to the close partnership required with site-based teams.

Purpose of the role To provide both clerical and administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the firm. Specifically assisting the firms Financial Planners with day-to-day client management. Role and responsibilities: To always have the customer at the heart of everything you do. Providing an excellent level of service is your primary responsibility Effectively and efficiently onboarding new clients and service the existing clients Building effective relationships with customers, advisers and paraplanners in your immediate POD Positively contribute to the team morale and energy, be a great team player Communicating to clients effectively through various mediums (e.g. telephone, email etc) Willing to get involved in projects within the business, which may occur from time to time Essential attributes the successful candidate should possess: The successful candidate will be delivery orientated and a well organised individual, with experience within a financial planning environment. We are looking for someone who is CII or RO part qualified Knowledge of investment products ISAs, Pensions, Bonds Experience of using CRM systems Be a good team player Experience of challenging the status quo in respect of processes A strong passion for delivering excellent customer service A self-starter, who owns own development journey This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with the directors of a small and well regarded IFA practice and have a key role in driving the business forwards.

Senior AI Engineer Manager/Associate Director Capital Markets Location: Manchester Working pattern: Hybrid Salary: Compensation aligned to experience and seniority Ref: J13116 Senior AI Engineering professionals are required to support the design, build and delivery of advanced AI solutions within financial services and capital markets environments. This role would suit an experienced professional with a strong background in AI engineering and enterprise solution delivery within complex environments. You will play a key role in shaping AI strategy, leading teams and delivering enterprise AI solutions, helping organisations solve complex operational, technical and regulatory challenges through AI adoption at scale. You will work across multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with data scientists, architects, MLOps/LLMOps engineers, business stakeholders and senior leadership to design, deliver and scale AI products, agentic AI solutions and data driven applications. Key responsibilities: Building and deploying AI prototypes, products and production ready solutions Designing and implementing end to end AI solutions that integrate with enterprise systems Working with LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG patterns, embeddings and fine tuning Developing AI agents and agentic workflows using modern frameworks Working with vector databases, APIs and modern data platforms Supporting AI deployment, serving patterns, evaluation frameworks and integration design Using Python and SQL to build robust, scalable AI and data solutions Working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP or Databricks Supporting MLOps, LLMOps, CI/CD and software engineering best practice Collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders across complex programmes Helping identify technical, delivery, security, data privacy and regulatory risks Contributing to technical documentation, solution design and delivery planning Supporting AI implementation and scaling initiatives across complex environments Leading and developing teams, supporting capability growth through mentoring, coaching and creating a collaborative, high performing environment Experience Required: Strong Python and SQL experience Applied AI engineering, ML engineering or software engineering background Experience with LLMs, RAG, embeddings, prompt engineering or fine tuning Exposure to LangChain, LangGraph, Agent Development Kit or similar agent frameworks Experience with vector databases such as Pinecone, Chroma or similar API development experience, ideally with FastAPI or similar frameworks Knowledge of MLOps, LLMOps, CI/CD or production deployment practices Experience designing or supporting evaluation frameworks for AI or agentic systems Experience working with modern data architectures and cloud platforms Understanding of AI risk, governance, security and regulatory considerations Financial services experience within capital markets or broader banking environments This is a strong opportunity for an AI engineering professional who wants to work on high impact AI and data transformation programmes within complex financial services environments. Alternatively, you can refer a friend or colleague by taking part in our fantastic referral schemes! If you have a friend or colleague who would be interested in this role, please refer them to us. For each relevant candidate that you introduce to us (there is no limit) and we place, you will be entitled to our general gift/voucher scheme. Datatech is one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies in the field of analytics and host of the critically acclaimed event, Women in Data UK. For more information visit our website: (url removed)

Senior AI Engineer Manager/Associate Director Capital Markets Location: London Working pattern: Hybrid Salary: Compensation aligned to experience and seniority Ref: J13114 Senior AI Engineering professionals are required to support the design, build and delivery of advanced AI solutions within financial services and capital markets environments. This role would suit an experienced professional with a strong background in AI engineering and enterprise solution delivery within complex environments. You will play a key role in shaping AI strategy, leading teams and delivering enterprise AI solutions, helping organisations solve complex operational, technical and regulatory challenges through AI adoption at scale. You will work across multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with data scientists, architects, MLOps/LLMOps engineers, business stakeholders and senior leadership to design, deliver and scale AI products, agentic AI solutions and data driven applications. Key responsibilities: Building and deploying AI prototypes, products and production ready solutions Designing and implementing end to end AI solutions that integrate with enterprise systems Working with LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG patterns, embeddings and fine tuning Developing AI agents and agentic workflows using modern frameworks Working with vector databases, APIs and modern data platforms Supporting AI deployment, serving patterns, evaluation frameworks and integration design Using Python and SQL to build robust, scalable AI and data solutions Working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP or Databricks Supporting MLOps, LLMOps, CI/CD and software engineering best practice Collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders across complex programmes Helping identify technical, delivery, security, data privacy and regulatory risks Contributing to technical documentation, solution design and delivery planning Supporting AI implementation and scaling initiatives across complex environments Leading and developing teams, supporting capability growth through mentoring, coaching and creating a collaborative, high performing environment Experience Required: Strong Python and SQL experience Applied AI engineering, ML engineering or software engineering background Experience with LLMs, RAG, embeddings, prompt engineering or fine tuning Exposure to LangChain, LangGraph, Agent Development Kit or similar agent frameworks Experience with vector databases such as Pinecone, Chroma or similar API development experience, ideally with FastAPI or similar frameworks Knowledge of MLOps, LLMOps, CI/CD or production deployment practices Experience designing or supporting evaluation frameworks for AI or agentic systems Experience working with modern data architectures and cloud platforms Understanding of AI risk, governance, security and regulatory considerations Financial services experience within capital markets or broader banking environments This is a strong opportunity for an AI engineering professional who wants to work on high impact AI and data transformation programmes within complex financial services environments. Alternatively, you can refer a friend or colleague by taking part in our fantastic referral schemes! If you have a friend or colleague who would be interested in this role, please refer them to us. For each relevant candidate that you introduce to us (there is no limit) and we place, you will be entitled to our general gift/voucher scheme. Datatech is one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies in the field of analytics and host of the critically acclaimed event, Women in Data UK. For more information visit our website: (url removed)

This is an exciting role within a forward-thinking business development and marketing team which provides integrated marketing, digital services, client relationship management and business development expertise to the Business. As Business Development Manager, you will work in conjunction with your colleagues and partners to support and drive the growth, client acquisition and revenue generation initiatives for the Energy & Infrastructure and/or Mobility, Logistics & Manufacturing Sectors. You will contribute to the planning and delivery of innovative, incisive, and value-added business development activities to ensure that the key objectives of the firm and the Sector business plans are achieved. You will collaborate closely with other division and sector business development teams, as well as the client relations and new business teams to ensure opportunities to cross-sell the business are maximised as well as contribute to firm wide campaigns and initiatives. The team Shoosmiths' Business Development and Marketing Directorate is at the forefront of our strategic growth, driven by a commitment to dynamic, tech-savvy, and operationally efficient practices. We understand that in today's rapidly evolving business landscape, adaptability is key. Our ambition for the team is to harness cutting-edge technology and data-driven insights to shape innovative marketing strategies, foster client relationships, and identify new opportunities that enable us to excel in our chosen markets. Main responsibilities Work with the Head of Sector and Market Insight and Sector Leads to identify growth opportunities nationally and internationally across the sectors and apply best practice across the firm. Be intellectually curious about the sectors and the markets in which we operate, continually keeping up to date with developments and know how - spot and/or anticipate any possible commercial opportunities to drive forward and keep our service offering front of mind for our clients. Develop a deep understanding of the key sectors clients and wider firm clients, building relationships to spot opportunities for revenue generation and cross-selling, identify gaps in the market and relevant 'hot topics' to champion specialist knowledge and the best channels to take that forward. Conduct an annual review of the relevant Sector strategy plan and KPIs and revise as appropriate. Working with the Sector Leads, create a strategically-focussed annual marketing & business development activity plan with aligned budget spend. Manage the Sector budget ensuring there is a business case for significant spend and clear reporting on ROI. Develop relationships with key referral networks and industry/sector bodies to identify new opportunities. Create credentials documents and work closely with the bids and new business teams to contribute to specific bid responses for current or new Sector clients and opportunities. Run independent client listening and build direct relationships with key sector clients in conjunction with the Client Partners. Collaborate with the client relations team more generally to support specific client relationship activity, sharing objectives, knowledge and insight. Develop integrated marketing campaigns to raise the profile of our brand. This will include developing thought leadership and some event coordination (with support from the events team where appropriate). Seek out opportunities for thought provoking seminars/round tables and attendance at, or sponsorship of, relevant industry-related events to profile our Sector offering. Work with the Business Development team supporting divisions to identify and deliver cross-sector/ service projects with clear strategic relevance to the chosen markets aspect of our Clients and Markets strategy. Develop an awareness and understanding of the firm's brand and key messaging to draft sector- related content including, but not limited to, website copy and marketing literature. Collaborate with the research team to develop client and competitor research projects. Work with the Directories Manager and PR and Communications team to support and advise on Sector directory and award submissions. Work with the PR and Communications team to share information and updates that can be developed into meaningful press releases and external communications, writing copy as needed. Share stories and updates internally to raise the profile of the Sectors to foster opportunities for cross sector/division collaboration and projects. Mentor and coach junior members of the Business Development team. Provide BI & MI reporting for the sector to support quarterly and annual performance reviews. Contribute to ad-hoc Business Development projects. Skills and qualifications Previous business development and marketing experience gained within a professional services environment. Experience in, or an understanding of, the Energy & Infrastructure and/or Mobility, Logistics & Manufacturing Sector is advantageous. Strong commercial thinking, able to translate emerging business issues and developments into opportunities for our firm. Excellent networking skills - connecting people within the firm and help build their networks and works collaboratively across the board. Exceptional influencing and persuasion skills. Experience of working proactively with a solutions driven, growth mindset and the ability to identify key priorities and manage multiple projects. Strong content writing skills and experience. High levels of accuracy and attention to detail. Good analytical and communication skills with the ability to combine data and information to provide a high level of commercial insight. Click on "Apply Now" to fill the application form on our Careers website and review the Benefits package.

This is an exciting role within a forward-thinking business development and marketing team which provides integrated marketing, digital services, client relationship management and business development expertise to the Business. As Business Development Manager, you will work in conjunction with your colleagues and partners to support and drive the growth, client acquisition and revenue generation initiatives for the Energy & Infrastructure and/or Mobility, Logistics & Manufacturing Sectors. You will contribute to the planning and delivery of innovative, incisive, and value-added business development activities to ensure that the key objectives of the firm and the Sector business plans are achieved. You will collaborate closely with other division and sector business development teams, as well as the client relations and new business teams to ensure opportunities to cross-sell the business are maximised as well as contribute to firm wide campaigns and initiatives. The team Shoosmiths' Business Development and Marketing Directorate is at the forefront of our strategic growth, driven by a commitment to dynamic, tech-savvy, and operationally efficient practices. We understand that in today's rapidly evolving business landscape, adaptability is key. Our ambition for the team is to harness cutting-edge technology and data-driven insights to shape innovative marketing strategies, foster client relationships, and identify new opportunities that enable us to excel in our chosen markets. Main responsibilities Work with the Head of Sector and Market Insight and Sector Leads to identify growth opportunities nationally and internationally across the sectors and apply best practice across the firm. Be intellectually curious about the sectors and the markets in which we operate, continually keeping up to date with developments and know how - spot and/or anticipate any possible commercial opportunities to drive forward and keep our service offering front of mind for our clients. Develop a deep understanding of the key sectors clients and wider firm clients, building relationships to spot opportunities for revenue generation and cross-selling, identify gaps in the market and relevant 'hot topics' to champion specialist knowledge and the best channels to take that forward. Conduct an annual review of the relevant Sector strategy plan and KPIs and revise as appropriate. Working with the Sector Leads, create a strategically-focussed annual marketing & business development activity plan with aligned budget spend. Manage the Sector budget ensuring there is a business case for significant spend and clear reporting on ROI. Develop relationships with key referral networks and industry/sector bodies to identify new opportunities. Create credentials documents and work closely with the bids and new business teams to contribute to specific bid responses for current or new Sector clients and opportunities. Run independent client listening and build direct relationships with key sector clients in conjunction with the Client Partners. Collaborate with the client relations team more generally to support specific client relationship activity, sharing objectives, knowledge and insight. Develop integrated marketing campaigns to raise the profile of our brand. This will include developing thought leadership and some event coordination (with support from the events team where appropriate). Seek out opportunities for thought provoking seminars/round tables and attendance at, or sponsorship of, relevant industry-related events to profile our Sector offering. Work with the Business Development team supporting divisions to identify and deliver cross-sector/ service projects with clear strategic relevance to the chosen markets aspect of our Clients and Markets strategy. Develop an awareness and understanding of the firm's brand and key messaging to draft sector- related content including, but not limited to, website copy and marketing literature. Collaborate with the research team to develop client and competitor research projects. Work with the Directories Manager and PR and Communications team to support and advise on Sector directory and award submissions. Work with the PR and Communications team to share information and updates that can be developed into meaningful press releases and external communications, writing copy as needed. Share stories and updates internally to raise the profile of the Sectors to foster opportunities for cross sector/division collaboration and projects. Mentor and coach junior members of the Business Development team. Provide BI & MI reporting for the sector to support quarterly and annual performance reviews. Contribute to ad-hoc Business Development projects. Skills and qualifications Previous business development and marketing experience gained within a professional services environment. Experience in, or an understanding of, the Energy & Infrastructure and/or Mobility, Logistics & Manufacturing Sector is advantageous. Strong commercial thinking, able to translate emerging business issues and developments into opportunities for our firm. Excellent networking skills - connecting people within the firm and help build their networks and works collaboratively across the board. Exceptional influencing and persuasion skills. Experience of working proactively with a solutions driven, growth mindset and the ability to identify key priorities and manage multiple projects. Strong content writing skills and experience. High levels of accuracy and attention to detail. Good analytical and communication skills with the ability to combine data and information to provide a high level of commercial insight. Click on "Apply Now" to fill the application form on our Careers website and review the Benefits package.

3rd Line IT Support Engineer Permanent, Full-time Work Location: Portishead, Bristol Salary: Flexible DOE About the Company: Our client is a growing and ambitious Managed Service Provider (MSP) known for delivering high-quality IT services and technical solutions. With a strong reputation for customer excellence, they support businesses in optimising their IT infrastructure, enhancing security, and ensuring seamless connectivity. They are now looking for a talented Senior IT Engineer to join their team and play a crucial role in delivering expert IT support and project solutions to their clients. About The Opportunity: This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced IT Support Engineer to be part of a dynamic and fast-paced environment. You will be working within the Service Desk team to provide high-level 3rd Line IT Support to clients while also leading the design and implementation of IT projects. Your role will involve everything from network management to cloud solutions, security enhancements, and system administration. As a 3rd Line IT Support Engineer in the team, you will have the chance to influence and develop innovative IT strategies for a range of clients, ensuring their IT systems remain secure, efficient, and ahead of the competition. Key Responsibilities: Provide expert 3rd Line IT support to clients across a range of IT disciplines. Lead the design, planning, and delivery of technical projects. Manage and maintain computer networks to ensure seamless connectivity. Implement and administer cloud deployments within Azure and AWS. Configure and manage firewalls, security policies, and DMZ environments. Administer Microsoft Exchange and Office 365 environments. Oversee data backup solutions, business continuity, and disaster recovery strategies. Implement network security measures to protect against cyber threats. Troubleshoot LAN/WAN networks and utilise tools like IPerf and WireShark. Manage and configure network switches, VLANs, and WiFi solutions. Ensure IT systems comply with security best practices, including Cyber Essentials and ISO standards. Your Experience and Skills: You should have hands-on experience and knowledge in: Server Administration Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022. Active Directory & Entra Full administration and management. DNS & DHCP Configuration and troubleshooting. Cloud Solutions Azure and AWS deployment & management. Cyber Security Network protection, firewall configuration, and compliance with security standards. Network Troubleshooting VLAN setup, switch management, LAN/WAN troubleshooting. Virtualisation Experience with VMware / Hyper-V. IT Project Delivery Proven ability to manage and implement technical projects. Compliance & Best Practices Understanding of Cyber Essentials, PCI, ISO, and other security standards. Desirable Qualifications (or willingness to work towards): Microsoft Certifications (MCP, MCSA). Cisco Certifications (CCNA). Virtualisation Certifications (VMware / Hyper-V). Cloud Certifications (Azure / AWS). Firewall & Networking Certifications (Fortinet, Cisco, SonicWall, Ruckus). If you are a skilled and ambitious IT Support Engineer looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. To apply for the 3rd Line IT Support Engineer role, send your CV today, and we will review it and contact you immediately. We are a recruitment company that specialises in projects and programmes.

Small Works Manager Purpose of the RoleThe Small Works Manager is responsible for the end-to-end operational management of the Company's remedial works programme. This includes resource planning, commercial management, materials procurement, engineer support, and ensuring monthly revenue targets are achieved in conjunction with the Remedial Administrator. Key ResponsibilitiesPlanning & Programming Programme remedial works jobs, establishing logical sequencing and realistic timescales.Allocate engineer and sub-contractor resource to jobs based on skills, availability, and commercial priority.Work collaboratively with the Remedial Administrator to coordinate and schedule works efficiently.Materials ManagementIdentify materials required for each job and raise purchase orders in a timely manner.Organise the preparation, purchase and delivery of materials prior to works commencing to minimise on-site delays.Maintain appropriate stock levels and liaise with the stores function as required.Commercial ManagementManage each job commercially, ensuring costs are controlled and margins are protected.Ensure timely completion and submission of job returns, including completed worksheets, sign-offs, and any supporting documentation required for invoicing.Monitor work in progress and assist the finance function with accurate cost and revenue reporting.Work towards and ensure monthly commercial targets are met, escalating risks to the Contracts Director or Director as required.Engineer Support & SupervisionAct as the primary point of contact for engineers on live jobs, receiving and resolving technical and logistical queries promptly.Provide technical guidance in accordance with BS 7671 and relevant industry standards.Ensure engineers have the information, materials, and access arrangements needed to complete works safely and efficiently.Health, Safety & ComplianceEnsure Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) are in place and communicated for all allocated works.Promote and uphold the Company's Health & Safety Plan and ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and relevant HSE guidance.Maintain familiarity with current BS 7671 requirements and any other technical standards applicable to remedial activities.General DutiesAttend and contribute to regular project management and operational meetings.Attend site where required to carry out minor remedial works, EICRs, or surveys.Carry out any additional duties reasonably requested to support the operational efficiency of the Company. Person SpecificationSound knowledge of BS 7671 and electrical installation standards.Experience in a similar operational or supervisory role within the electrical or construction sector.Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.Commercially aware with experience of job costing and managing to targets.Effective communicator, able to liaise confidently with engineers, clients, and internal teams.Familiarity with relevant Health & Safety legislation and safe working practices

Our client is looking for an Audit Senior to join their busy Audit and Accounts team in Eastleigh. Summary of Key Tasks - Performing audit planning, fieldwork and completion to a sufficient standard - Planning, completion and finalisation of audit / accounts preparation assignments - Preparation and finalisation of financial statements and tax computations - Presentation of files to Business Advisor and Director for review - Preparation and monitoring of audit assignment budgets - Setting objectives for junior audit staff and supervising them on site, including some on-the-job training - Reviewing audit work completed by junior audit staff and providing helpful feedback to them, to assist with their development The Ideal Candidate - Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA), we will also consider part qualified. - Recent audit experience in a practice environment, experience of leading external audit assignments from planning to completion stages. Experience of FRS102 is essential. - Motivated to take responsibility for a task with an organised and methodical approach to workload - Confident user of Microsoft Office - intermediate/advanced Excel user. Prior knowledge of IRIS Accountancy software an advantage - Car owner and in possession of a full UK valid driving license Benefits - Full Study Support (if needed) with opportunities to progress - Hybrid Working - Holiday Purchase Scheme Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful

Network Planning & Design Director £70,000 - £80,000 20% Bonus, £5,000 Car Allowance, 5% Pension, Private Health + More Remote (UK) with occasional travel The opportunity: We're supporting a growing full fibre network operator as they continue an ambitious programme of network expansion across the UK. As Network Planning & Design Director, you'll lead the planning and design team, ensuring high-quality network designs are delivered at pace to support an ambitious FTTP build programme. Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business, you'll be responsible for driving performance, improving planning efficiency and ensuring delivery targets are consistently achieved. This role is focused on building and leading a high-performing team, driving accountability and making sure planning and design outputs support the wider goals of the business. Day to day You'll oversee HLD and LLD activities, provide technical leadership across FTTP architecture, and work closely with delivery, construction and operational teams to ensure designs are scalable, commercially viable and deployment-ready. A key part of the role will be driving the use of automated design tools, improving workflows, increasing planning output and reducing cycle times while maintaining high design standards. You'll also act as the escalation point for complex planning and design challenges and play a key role in the ongoing development of the network planning function. Who we are looking for We're looking for someone with significant experience within UK FTTP planning and design environments, ideally within an Alt-Net, network operator or large-scale fibre deployment business. You'll have strong knowledge of FTTP architecture, GPON/XGS-PON technologies and PIA-led deployments, alongside a proven track record of leading planning and design teams, driving performance and delivering against demanding operational targets. Experience with automated network design tools is essential. Setics experience would be highly desirable, although candidates with experience using Comsof or other automated planning platforms will also be considered. The Next Steps If you're interested in finding out more, please apply or contact Joe White at CRG TEC for a confidential discussion. We're reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and would be happy to discuss the role in more detail.