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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 click apply for full job details

Technical Architect Position Description At CGI, we design and run critical systems that keep the UK moving. As a Technical Architect within one of our key UK Government programmes, you'll play a vital role in strengthening the stability, performance and resilience of complex, large-scale platforms. You'll work at the heart of live services, shaping technical outcomes, resolving high-impact issues and proactively improving environments that matter. We empower our people to take ownership, think creatively and collaborate closely with experts across disciplines, giving you the support and autonomy to make meaningful, lasting impact while helping our clients and services perform at their best. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position with some occasional expensed travel to London and Bridgend for team/client meetings Your future duties and responsibilities In this role, you will provide technical leadership across live services, taking ownership of complex incidents, performance challenges and service improvements within a large-scale application and infrastructure environment. You'll collaborate closely with subject matter experts, problem management and technical leadership to investigate root causes, improve system resilience and ensure services continue to operate reliably. You will also proactively identify risks and improvement opportunities, contribute to architectural thinking, and support wider initiatives such as BCDR planning and design assurance. Working in an Agile environment, you'll balance deep technical analysis with clear communication, helping both technical and non-technical stakeholders understand issues and outcomes while being supported by a collaborative, expert-led culture. Key responsibilities • Lead and support the resolution of P1 and P2 incidents, ensuring issues are owned through to conclusion • Analyse logs, metrics and performance data to identify root causes and optimisation opportunities • Collaborate with SMEs and technical management to improve service stability and resilience • Monitor live systems and investigate current or emerging performance issues • Contribute to service improvement initiatives and preventative technical reviews • Support BCDR planning and provide architectural oversight where required • Review and validate technical documentation and designs • Engage in regular technical and operational forums to share insight and drive alignment Required qualifications to be successful in this role You will bring broad technical architecture experience gained within complex, enterprise-scale environments, along with a proactive mindset and strong communication skills. You're comfortable troubleshooting live services, working across infrastructure and applications, and continuously learning new technologies to improve outcomes. Essential qualifications • Strong experience as a Technical or Solutions Architect in large-scale environments • Solid knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory and Linux platforms • Good understanding of networking concepts including routing, firewalls, protocols and load balancing • Experience with containerised services such as Docker • Proven experience troubleshooting live services and performance issues • Hands-on use of monitoring and observability tools (e.g. Dynatrace, Prometheus, Grafana or similar) • Experience working in Agile environments using tools such as Jira and Confluence • Understanding of monolithic and microservice architectures • Ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly to varied audiences • Eligibility for UK Security Clearance (SC), with an additional level of clearance required after joining Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Accounts and Audit Senior - Up to £44,000 - Doncaster Accountancy Firm The Role My client, a highly successful Firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors are looking to appoint and Audit and Accounts Senior to work within the firms Corporate Services Division. The firm are seen as one of the regions leading accountancy practices, this based upon an excellent reputation as an employer and also the high level service which they provide to their clients. The business are looking to appoint an ambitious qualified ACA/ACCA accountant who is seeking a progressive role within a rapidly growing, dynamic business. Duties and Responsibilities Supporting the firm Directors and Partnership team, the role of Audit and Accounts Senior/Assistant Manager will work across a wide range of clients from smaller owner managed businesses through to large corporate businesses with responsibility for : Management of a diverse portfolio of clients from growing owner managed businesses through to large groups of companies Leading Audit engagements on-site including responsibility for planning, budgeting and the management of a team Preparation of statutory and management accounts Liaising with other departments within the business, including participating in group and firm wide activities Oversee planning and finalisation client meetings Delegating and supervising work of more junior members of the team reviewing work Supervise, coach and develop junior members of staff within teams, on client premises and in the office Skills and Qualities To be considered for this position, individuals must be qualified ACCA / ACA and currently working within a firm of accountants at Senior or Supervisor level within an audit/accounting environment. This is a fantastic time to join this dynamic Practice. The business will provide an excellent opportunity for career progression along with structured inhouse training and support. Salary & Benefits Base Salary up to £44,000 Flexible Working Hours Parking Excellent Benefits Package Barber McLelland are a dedicated and niche recruitment consultancy service for the Accountancy Profession. Our area of expertise covers recruitment from part qualified accountants through to Partners and Directors within Big 4, National Accountancy Firms, through to Independent Accountants and Specialist Boutiques across the Yorkshire and East Midlands Region. For more information about this role or for additional information on how we can assist you in securing your next career move, please contact Justin Barber at Barber Mclelland Ltd

Vacancy type: Paid Vacancy Function: Fundraising Location: Head Office - Sully (Hybrid Working) Salary: £57,434 - £62,077 per annum (depending on experience) Contract type: Permanent Contract hours: Full time Weekly hours: 37.5 hours (5 days) to be worked Monday to Friday Closing Date: 14/07/2026 Ref No: 1084 Help shape the future of fundraising in Wales - and make sure no family faces their child's short life alone. At Tŷ Hafan, we believe that when a child's life will be short, no family should have to live it on their own. Every day, our care and support helps children with life-shortening conditions and their families through life, death and beyond. But right now, too many families hundreds of families don't have the support they need. This is your opportunity to play a leading role in changing that. We are looking for an exceptional Deputy Director of Fundraising to help drive the next phase of our income growth and supporter engagement. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a strategic, ambitious and values-led fundraising leader to join our leadership team and influence the future direction of our fundraising. Based at Head Office in Sully with hybrid working, the role will lead a broad portfolio spanning partnerships and philanthropy, individual giving and legacies, community and events, supporter experience and fundraising operations. About the role: This new role will be responsible for growing long-term, sustainable income across multiple income streams, while ensuring an outstanding experience for every supporter. You will provide strategic leadership across fundraising, oversee compliance and fundraising operations, and use insight, performance data and market trends to shape decisions that maximise impact. You will also work closely with colleagues across the charity to help embed a strong culture of fundraising and ensure our plans align with Tŷ Hafan's wider ambitions for children and families. This role is a chance to lead change, inspire others, and help unlock the income needed to reach more families with vital care and support. You will bring together strategy, innovation, relationship-building and operational excellence to create lasting growth and deliver meaningful results. About you: We're looking for someone with significant senior fundraising experience and a strong track record of delivering income growth across multiple streams. You will know how to lead high-performing teams, shape strategy, drive improvement and use data and evidence to inform decisions. You will be a compassionate and collaborative leader who shares our values: demonstrating compassion, providing excellent service, working together and taking ownership. You will be curious and solutions-focused, with the ability to balance strategic leadership with practical delivery. If you are someone who motivates others, builds trusted relationships and thrives on turning ambition into action, we would love to hear from you. Our employee benefits: Holiday entitlement of 30 days (rising to 32 days with service) plus Bank Holidays Group Personal Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 5% Life assurance- death in service benefit Wellbeing support - employee assistance program, which provides a range of free services including counselling, financial and legal support. Unlimited access to a 24/7 online GP as well as a range of other health experts Healthcare Cash Plan - claim back the cost for appointments and treatment such as dental, optical or physio Cycle to work scheme Technology, mobile phone and will writing schemes Discounted gym membership and shopping discounts Hybrid working and when onsite free secured parking. Ty Hafan's ambition is that when a child's life will be short, no family should have to live it on their own. Sadly, we know that thousands of families in Wales are struggling alone through the fear, exhaustion and uncertainty that comes with caring for a child whose life will be short. We believe that no family should have to live this on their own and we are determined to walk alongside every family through life, death and beyond. At Tŷ Hafan we are experts at caring for children with life-shortening conditions and our services support families in our hospice, in community settings, local hospitals and in families' homes. We understand that the needs of each child and their family are unique and we know that caring for a child with a life-shortening condition is often extremely demanding. Our aim is to make sure that no one doing this is alone. Our colleagues, volunteers and supporters are crucial in the delivery of our ambition - we know that everyone plays a huge part in making sure that no family faces their child's short life alone. Our Vision: A Wales where every child with a life-shortening condition lives a fulfilling life, supported with the compassion and specialist care they and their family need. Our Purpose: No family should have to face the unimaginable loss of their child alone. With children and families at the heart of all we do, we provide free care and support in our hospice and in the community, offering a lifeline throughout the child's short life, at end of life, through bereavement and beyond. Our Values: At Tŷ Hafan we make a difference by living our values: Demonstrating Compassion, Providing Excellent Service, Working Together and Taking Ownership. Tips for candidates - all applications and interviews will be assessed using the person specification included within the job description. Please see attached candidate pack for further guidance. Our recruitment system will automatically time out after 120 minutes of inactivity. To ensure your application is submitted successfully, we recommend either saving your progress as you go or preparing your responses in a Word document and copying them into the application form. Please note this role is subject to the outcome of a basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, two satisfactory references and pre-employment medical clearance. Tŷ Hafan is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including those from under represented groups. Recruitment decisions are made based on merit and aligned with our values. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know. If you are unable to make the planned interview dates, please let us know with your application. For any queries regarding the role, please email. Agencies need not apply. Closing date: 14th July 2026 Interview Date: 27th & 28th July 2026

Location Manchester About the job Job summary Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) We are transforming DCMS to meet the needs of a modern- delivery-focused department working on some of government's highest-priority agendas to drive growth, enrich lives and level-up society. Our modernisation plans include investing in systems that are fit for purpose, reduce manual work and improve how colleagues across DCMS use technology, data and digital services. This includes developing a strong central digital capability for the department. We also want to improve how we solve policy challenges by using user-centred design and working in multidisciplinary teams. This is an exciting time to join, as the team is shaping how digital, data and technology support delivery across DCMS. Our mission is to digitally enable how DCMS delivers its priority outcomes and respond to the changing needs of the sectors and partners we work with. If you want to help shape that journey, this is a great time to join us. Job description This is a rare opportunity to shape how technology supports delivery across DCMS at a pivotal moment for the department. As Head of Technology - Digital & Data Services, you will lead technology strategy and technical design across a varied portfolio of digital and data products and services, working as part of a senior multidisciplinary leadership team. Working collaboratively with DCMS' Chief Technology Officer and Principal Architect, you will set direction for architecture and the technology stack for digital solutions to support better policy outcomes for the department. You'll ensure solutions are secure by design, scalable, high quality and aligned with government standards. You will support teams across DCMS to explore technical options, assess feasibility and make confident decisions early, while providing technical assurance for internal delivery and supplier-led services. The role offers broad influence: from shaping governance and decision-making, to working with senior stakeholders across policy, delivery and commercial functions, to identify the right suppliers and manage value from investment. You will build strong partnerships across DCMS and beyond, champion user-centred approaches, and help make technology a practical enabler of departmental priorities, leading technical decisions for our Digital, Data & AI team. Person specification The ideal candidate would have the following key skills and experience, please note that desirable skills will only be used in the event of tied candidates: This role aligns to the Lead Technical Architect role in the Government Digital and Data Capability Framework. Essential requirements: Designing architecture for complex digital services, including internal and public-facing systems, and making sound choices about the right technology approach for user needs, value for money and long-term support. Leading cloud-based technical design, particularly in Azure and Google Cloud Platform with a strong understanding of cloud-native architecture and secure design across infrastructure, platforms and software services. Setting technical direction across teams, including shaping strategy, roadmaps, standards, patterns and policies, measuring, monitoring and evaluating, and making or guiding architectural decisions in complex, high-risk environments. Working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and communicating clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including influencing senior leaders and building support for difficult decisions. Delivering through others with good commercial judgement, including analysing system capability, producing clear technical documentation, working effectively with suppliers, and managing budgets or spend to get the best return on investment. Desirable skills: Familiarity with the UK Government Service Standard and service assessments. Deep understanding of agile and devops culture, including continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) and making best use of novel and emerging technologies (eg: AI, process automation) Demonstrable awareness of data and performance analysis tools, and their development and maintenance principles We are running an information session where prospective applicants can find out more about the role. This will be hosted by David Dilley. The session will be an opportunity to hear more about the role, the team and wider directorate and the department. It will also be an opportunity for you to ask any questions. Please register your interest by filling out this Registration form and you will be sent an invitation. Invites will only be sent after this deadline has passed. Please note that the session will not be recorded and will not focus on the DCMS recruitment process - please direct any queries that you have on this topic (timelines, reasonable adjustments, onboarding etc) to

Meraki Talent is delighted to be supporting one of the fastest growing companies in Scotland in their search for a part time Business Administrator. This is initially on a temporary 4 day basis due to rapid growth with the opportunity to be made permanent. The Company This is a specialist sustainability business who have gone from strength to strength, doubling in size and receiving a billion pound investment from a global investment fund. The Role: The Business Administrator will report to the HR Director and provide administration and coordination across all areas of the business as well as engaging with external stakeholders. Duties include: Edinburgh office management providing day-to-day administrative support to the business, Prepare expense submissions for the CEO, his direct reports Support with ad-hoc travel and accommodation booking Maintain accurate records, databases, and filing systems Meet and escort visitors Prepare reports, presentations, and correspondence for internal and external stakeholders Point of contact for queries, directing issues to the appropriate teams Monitoring, reviewing and ordering of office management supplies including stationery What is on Offer: 30k -£35k 3/4 day week option 230pm Friday finish Flexibility 34 days hols Opportunity to join one of the most exciting companies in Scotland People first and supportive environment Non Corporate Candidate Profile: Previous experience as Business admin/Exec assistant or Office management It would be beneficial to have knowledge of Sage, HR functions and providing support across multiple teams Next Steps: This is likely to be a role with a strong interest and a high response so early applications are encouraged. Please don't hesitate to contact Dylan McGinley for a private & confidential discussion.

We are seeking an experienced, commercially minded Business Development Manager to drive the growth of our Banking and Finance practice across Jersey, Guernsey, London and Dubai. Working closely with the global Banking and Finance BD Lead, partners, senior lawyers, and BD and marketing teams, you will develop and deliver growth strategies, strengthen client relationships, enhance market profile, and identify new business opportunities across these jurisdictions. Work with the global Banking and Finance BD lead, jurisdictional partners, senior lawyers and relevant BD colleagues to develop and implement client focused Banking and Finance BD plans for Jersey, Guernsey, London and Dubai offices Support annual planning, budgeting and prioritisation for the service line in these jurisdictions, ensuring activity is aligned with commercial objectives and market opportunities Proactively identify, qualify and help progress new business opportunities, including cross-practice and cross-jurisdictional initiatives with related teams across our client Legal and our client Global Monitor delivery of agreed activity, track spend against budget and report on progress, outcomes, return on investment and lessons learned Effective use of data and targeting Develop and maintain effective target, client and intermediaries lists for the service line, helping partners and senior lawyers identify priority prospects, intermediaries, client opportunities and market gaps and use these to support focused partner outreach and trip planning Produce high quality distribution lists for client mailers, thought leadership campaigns, event invitations and targeted intermediary communications Drive effective use of the CRM system and related BD technology, ensuring opportunities, activity, referrals and client engagement are captured, consistently maintained, tracked, measured and used to inform reporting, targeting and decision-making Support commercially focused BD trip planning, including target setting, meeting strategy and messaging, priority introductions, pre-trip briefing and post-trip follow-up to maximise relationship and business development outcomes Work with the wider BD team to facilitate introductions and cross-selling Events, conferences, seminars, webinars and sponsorships Working with the partners and the BD Service Line Lead, own the BD strategy around priority Banking & Finance conferences, sponsorships, seminars and webinars, including target audience planning, messaging, partner briefing, follow-up and ROI assessment, working closely with the central events, brand and marketing communications team - these include MIPIM, Global ABS and Fund Finance Association conferences. Work with the central events team to ensure agreed corporate hospitality events, seminars and webinars are highly targeted and delivered professionally, on budget and in tune with internal best practices. Proactively identify relevant industry conferences and sponsorship opportunities in key markets. Legal directory submissions - take ownership for delivering high quality submissions for the Banking and Finance teams in Jersey and Guernsey for the core legal directories, making use of best practice guidance, coordinating referee lists and closely monitoring results and rankings. Pitches, proposals and presentations - working with partners, proactively lead and coordinate high-quality Banking & Finance pitches, proposals, credentials, capability statements and client presentations, ensuring materials are commercially relevant, tailored to the opportunity, compelling and consistent with our client's brand and positioning and value proposition. Bank panel management - act as the main point of contact for bank panel initiatives, coordinating questionnaire responses with internal business services teams and leading global RfP responses for bank panels. supporting the firm to position effectively for panel opportunities and related relationship development. Develop own network of peers - build and maintain relationships with external networks including key industry associations, intermediaries and networks relevant to banking and finance to strengthen market intelligence, enhance the profile of the Banking and Finance service line and support relationship development. Memberships - optimise usage of a number of key memberships that are in place for the Banking & Finance service line - measure and report on the value of these memberships. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Relevant qualifications and 7 years + experience in BD within a legal or professional services environment with evidence of operating credibly with senior stakeholders and delivering commercially meaningful business development outcomes Strong commercial understanding of the legal/professional services market and the Banking and Finance market, including relevant clients, intermediaries, products, competitive dynamics and market trends, with the ability to translate that understanding into focused BD opportunities and partner advice Evidence of developing and implementing commercially focused effective BD plans, campaigns and client targeting programmes Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

VP Risk & Control, Technology Central London International Bank c. 120k base + bonus + good package Hybrid (3 days a week on-site) close to Moorgate tube As a long-established partner and recipient of a supplier award for our delivery into this international banking group, Deerfoot is assisting with a Senior VP Level opportunity where you can shape risk, governance and control across a major technology function. This is a unique role for a high-calibre practitioner who can bridge the gap between deep technical infrastructure environments and executive board reporting, with a clear trajectory to Director level within 12 to 24 months. This role requires a 50/50 balance between strategic evolution and hands-on execution. Acting as a trusted partner and a robust governance function, you will ensure technical risks are accurately identified and remediated while translating complex data into decision-ready insights for executive leadership. What you'll be doing Driving 50/50 strategy and delivery , working line-by-line with infrastructure Product Owners to challenge, identify, and mitigate risks while building practical end-of-life roadmaps. Governing the Digital Engineering Risk & Control framework , ensuring alignment with wider Technology risk appetite, operational resilience, BCP, and EMEA strategies. Producing high-quality board packs and executive summaries , translating detailed technical risks into concise, high-level reporting for MD-level leadership and risk committees. Partnering with Product, Platform, Cyber Security, IT Risk and Internal Audit teams to assess risks arising from new product implementations and change activities. Managing audits, assurance activity, loss events and control checks across the infrastructure estate, ensuring product teams are held to account. Operating initially as a senior individual contributor with the mandate, capability, and vision to introduce line management and scale the team as the function matures. What you'll need Substantial experience managing risk within IT infrastructure environments (covering the infrastructure stack, networks, and storage) within financial services or a similarly large, regulated estate. The technical credibility and confidence to challenge , ensuring you understand the environment well enough to robustly challenge technical teams and product owners. Exceptional stakeholder management skills , with the ability to navigate smoothly between technical floor-level details and executive-level presentations. Hands-on experience with delivery and execution in a lean team environment; this is a role for a doer who can drive solutions, not a purely advisory consultant. Familiarity with technology risk frameworks, controls, and compliance requirements relevant to a major banking infrastructure environment. Strong line management capability , with the desire to take on people management responsibilities as the team expands. Qualifications Desirable: CRISC, CISA, CISM, ITIL, or equivalent practical experience demonstrating a transition from a technical infrastructure background into risk and control. Why this role stands out This is a pivotal role with massive internal visibility, offering a direct path to a Director position within 12 to 24 months as the department continues its upward growth trajectory. If you are a senior risk professional who misses being close to the detail and wants the autonomy to evolve a function from the ground up, this role offers the perfect balance of strategic influence and tangible delivery. Candidates who have held the following roles may be interested in this vacancy: VP Technology Risk & Control, Technology Risk Director, VP IT Infrastructure Risk, Head of Technology Risk & Control, VP Technology Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), Head of IT Infrastructure Governance, Director of IT Infrastructure Risk & Governance, Associate Director - Technology Risk & Control, Head of Technology Controls & Assurance, Senior Technology Risk Manager, Senior IT Risk & Governance Lead, Director - Technology Risk Management, IT Risk Manager Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate £1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

A well-established organisation based near Watford is seeking a Graduate Payroll Administrator to join the team on a permanent basis. Please note, this role is fully-office based so you will be expected to be on-site 5 days per week. Reporting into the HR Director, you will be supported by the HR team to manage the payroll function for the group, youll support the processing of monthly payroll and click apply for full job details

This role will see you working with an array of clients including household names on non-contentious matters. You will be working closely with the team promoting the continued success for delivering exceptional client service advising on a mix of development/infrastructure projects, real estate and corporate acquisitions and disposals, property finance and process plant contracts. A number of our construction partners and team members have previously worked in-house for major industry players, therefore candidates with backgrounds in private practice or industry are equally of interest. Our ideal candidate will have a demonstrable expertise in standard forms of construction contracts (JCT, NEC), development agreements, process plant and associated documentation. We act for a range of clients, primarily on the employer/developer side, however previous experience on the contractor/supply side would also be valuable. As a valued member of this high performing team, this role may offer the scope to mentor other members of the national team. While we are looking for someone who has a deep background in non-contentious work, we are very open to candidates who have a desire to do both non-contentious and contentious work. The Team Our construction team stands at the forefront of the UK's most significant construction projects, from transformative infrastructure ventures to dynamic urban regeneration schemes. With a wealth of commercial and contractual expertise, we guide clients through de-risking strategies, offering strategic advice from scheme inception to project completion. Our adept contentious lawyers excel in dispute resolution, ensuring smooth project progression. Specialists in brownfield site development, we ensure thorough remediation and validation, appointing top-tier environmental consultants and engineers. We address industry challenges like skills shortages and material price volatility, leveraging digital tools and offsite construction. By understanding our clients' unique needs and staying ahead of legislative changes, we provide long-term, market-savvy support that turns ambitions into reality. Our construction and engineering team advises on all aspects of legal construction matters, from strategic advice on procurement and institutional and market expectations at project inception, to contentious aspects of projects during and after completion. The team of seven partners and twenty-one legal professionals, including legal directors, paralegals, and trainees, assists clients across the industry, including developers, contractors, sub-contractors, consultants, public authorities, higher education bodies, and funding and letting entities. We advise on development work, major infrastructure projects, remediation contracts, and process plant and power generation projects. Additionally, we support clients in resolving disputed issues through adjudication, Technology and Construction Court actions, arbitration, and mediation. The Firm Shoosmiths is the law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and above all for our ability to focus on what matters. From offices across the UK and Brussels, we support some of the world's most exciting and ambitious businesses; amazing clients making an impact. We empower our people to be their authentic selves and deliver together in supportive teams committed to excellence and innovation. The first top 50 law firm to achieve 'Platinum Standard' Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm. We have an outstanding benefits package to complement our competitive remuneration system. In addition to the competitive salaries, great working environment and high-quality work, we believe that all staff should be rewarded for their commitment to the continued success of the firm through a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits. Click on "Apply Now" to fill the application form on our Careers website and review the Benefits package.

Prayer Enabler and Vision Support Officer Employer: Blackburn Diocesan Board of Finance Hours: 21- 28 hours per week (to be agreed with the successful candidate) Salary: £28,018 (FTE of 35 hours per week) Location: Diocesan Offices, Clayton House, Walker Office Park, Blackburn BB1 2QE Purpose of the post The purpose of the 'Prayer Enabler and Vision Delivery Support Officer' is twofold: To set up, convene, support and inspire the new Prayer Enabler network, providing guidance and advice to clergy and PCCs in relation to appointing Prayer Enablers. To then creatively develop both resources, social media connections and events to support the Prayer Enablers such that a new layer of prayer support is established across the Diocese of Blackburn. To support the wider delivery of the diocesan vision through coordinating prayer, coordinating the logistics and administration in relation to vision events and launch materials, identifying and sharing stories relating to the impact of the vision and supporting the Director of Vision Delivery with all aspects of her work. These tasks will involve contact with members of the Bishop's Leadership Team, colleagues across Clayton House, close liaison with the Diocesan Communications Manager and frequent interaction with ordained and lay representatives of parishes across the diocese. To view the full details, including the background, job description, person specification and instructions on how to apply, please visit the general vacancies page. Closing date: Sunday 19th July 2026 Interview date: w/c Monday 3rd August 2026 (exact date TBC).

Your new firm Our client is a highly regarded and forward-thinking UK law firm with a strong reputation across a broad range of commercial disciplines. Recognised in leading legal directories, the firm advises an impressive and diverse client base spanning the public, private and third sectors, including local authorities, education providers, healthcare organisations and commercial enterprises.The firm is known for delivering pragmatic and commercially focused advice across areas such as commercial contracts, IT and outsourcing arrangements, franchising, intellectual property, manufacturing and data protection. With a clear emphasis on building long-term client relationships, collaboration and high-quality service delivery, the firm continues to invest in its people and foster a supportive and inclusive working culture. Your new role This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established Commercial team in a hybrid working environment. You will become a valued member of the team, handling a broad range of commercial matters while developing strong, long-term relationships with clients. You will take ownership of a varied caseload, advising on and drafting commercial trading agreements, IT and outsourcing contracts, and other complex commercial arrangements. The role will involve negotiating terms, conducting legal research and due diligence, and providing clear, commercially sound advice to clients across a range of sectors.You will be encouraged to take responsibility for your matters while working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider firm, benefiting from direct mentoring and structured development support. The role offers the opportunity to deepen both your technical expertise and commercial awareness, while contributing to the continued success and growth of the team. What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with approximately 3-5 years' post-qualification experience and a solid grounding in commercial law. You will be confident in drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts and comfortable advising clients on complex legal and commercial issues.You will have proven experience managing your own workload, with strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively. A high level of attention to detail, combined with strong analytical skills and commercial awareness, will be essential.You will demonstrate a proactive and self-motivated approach, with a genuine desire to develop your technical skills and broaden your commercial understanding. Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset are key, alongside a commitment to delivering high standards of client service and contributing positively to team performance. What you'll get in return You will join a supportive and inclusive firm that places real emphasis on professional development and employee wellbeing. The role offers access to high-quality work, meaningful client relationships and clear opportunities for career progression through a structured development framework and dedicated training programmes.The firm provides a competitive salary and benefits package, alongside flexible hybrid working arrangements and a collaborative culture where individuals are encouraged to take ownership of their careers and contribute to a "one-team" approach across the business. What you need to do now If you are interested in this opportunity or would like further information, please get in touch for a confidential discussion. We would expect a lawyer with the given PQE to have gained the level of experience required, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE. 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 on our website.