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We are recruiting for an Accounts & Audit Senior on behalf of a well-established and growing accountancy practice, comprising around 60 staff. The role would suit someone with significant audit and accounts experience, who is recently qualified. This is a friendly firm that is CSR focused, and the role will offer the opportunity to develop and progress within the firm. The firm will offer the Accounts & Audit Senior: A competitive salary, depending upon experience and qualification stage, study package if required and pension scheme 25 days holiday for qualified staff, and a loyalty scheme for additional holiday Flexible hours and hybrid working after probation period Training and technical resources Staff socials, squash and gym membership and discounts at local shops Reporting to the Head of Audit and Accounts, as Accounts & Audit Senior, your responsibilities will include: Lead audit assignments to include planning, fieldwork and completion Preparation and completion of company accounts Identifying client needs and providing solutions Carry out SAR and charities audit Corporation tax computations Carry out work within deadlines and to budget Involvement in mentoring, supervising and training more junior staff Research and analyse financial statements for audit related issues Client management to gather information and resolve issues Manage assignments and report progress to Audit Manager or Partner Please do apply for this role if you satisfy the following: ACA or ACCA qualified or finalist Previous audit and accounts experience gained within a UK accountancy practice environment Good technical knowledge and analytical skill Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Good general IT skills; MS Office, Sage, Xero and other accounting software, CCH experience would be an advantage Technically up to date with legislation Positive, motivated team player Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail Ideally a driver with own car Submit your CV for this Accounts & Audit Senior role Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship , either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a student or graduate visa. Additionally, candidates must have experience gained within UK accountancy practice. We stipulate these criteria due to the high volume of applications from outside of the UK. 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 five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Target Openings 1 What Is the Opportunity? As an AVP of Architecture, you will interface directly with senior technology leaders to transform our current business and technology capabilities and pave the way for best-in-class solutions. You will be a dedicated partner to senior Technology and Business leaders as you define a target state, roadmaps and identify new and emerging technologies that will transform and optimize the business. As a successful candidate, you are a visionary executive with a track record of building high-quality enterprise solutions and teams. You are results-driven and bring strong Architecture and engineering skills and a deep understanding of modern technologies including Cloud-native, APIs, AI, and ML. You will work within a community of architecture leaders, charged with establishing and evolving a unified architecture vision. Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This entails full time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro rata for part-time employees). This policy may be changed at the Company's discretion. What Will You Do? Organizational responsibility for a major segment of Technology Architecture Works with the Senior leadership within Technology and Business to develop architecture priorities and direction to enable business imperatives Displays strong thought leadership in pursuit of modern architecture principals and technology modernization Drives continuous technology transformation to minimize technical debt Create a partnership with Senior Software Engineering leadership Looks for opportunities to capitalize on technology advances through analysis of key industry and technology trends to assess potential impact on the enterprise Defines and leads technology proof of concepts to ensure feasibility of new technology architecture solutions Defines target state technology architecture and roadmaps Ensures alignment of IT initiatives with the target state Builds strong partnership with engineering to ensure proper alignment of skills with technology direction Prepares and delivers comprehensive communications to convey architectural direction and how it aligns with enterprise strategy Optimizes talent strategy to ensure proper mix of resources and attracts and recruits best talent Continuously improve efficiency and effectiveness of the architecture Perform other duties as assigned. What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have? Bachelor's in technology related field or equivalent with relevant technology Architecture experience. Provided mentorship to architecture leaders. Organizational and transformational Leadership Experience in an agile operating model. Expert level Software Engineering awareness. Led development of strategic technology direction and architecture vision for an organization. Developed technology target state, roadmaps that aligned to Short- and Long-term business goals. Proven track record of Influencing C-level leadership. Insurance technology experience. Strong grasp of value creation and business capability models. Innovation and Continuous Improvement. Demonstrated ability to drive decisions. Must be passionate about technology transformations. Has hands on experience. Executed technology modernization initiatives including migration to cloud native and API Strategy. Current experience with AWS, APIs, Accelerators, DevSecOps. Cloud Architecture Certification (AWS, GCP, or Azure) or strong architecture experience on Cloud. Good understanding of security. Experienced with large scale technology platforms. What is a Must Have? Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in work experience. Relevant experience in enterprise, application, and/or information architecture within a line of business or enterprise area. Previous management experience. What Is in It for You? Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction. Retirement: Travelers will make a core contribution of a percentage of salary to your Pension Plan. Additionally, if you decide to contribute to the plan, you will receive an increased company contribution. Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year. Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health programme provides access to free professional counseling services and other resources that support your daily life needs. Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programme that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice. Employment Practices Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you. Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit .

Head of Technical Resources (Health Campus) - Maternity Cover Location Stratford Campus Salary £53,040 to £60,752 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Post Type Full Time Post Type Fixed Term Contract Length 12 months Closing Date Sunday 16 August 2026 Interview Date Thursday 03 September 2026 Reference 0898-26-S-R University of East London Founded in 1898, we at the University of East London (UEL) are proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We're committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a balanced, inclusive, and green future. But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us craft our future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for creating positive change. We're an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo. About Us The Office of the Health Campus is leading an ambitious transformation of health education and community care in London. We are developing a pioneering Health Campus that integrates education, simulation, and real-world clinical practice to shape a future-ready workforce in health and social care. With state-of-the-art facilities including a simulated hospital, primary care training hub, and new academic buildings, we are creating an environment focused on innovation, collaboration and student-centred outcomes. About the Job As Head of Technical Resources (Health Campus), you will play a vital leadership role within the Campus Management Team, working to deliver outstanding technical and scientific support across the Health Campus. You will lead and develop a multi-disciplinary technical support function, ensuring services are efficient, student-ready and aligned to our strategic vision. Key responsibilities include: Leading and managing the campus technical support team, laboratories, and clinical teaching spaces Ensuring effective operation, scheduling, and utilisation of specialist facilities and equipment Overseeing compliance with UK health and safety legislation and university policies Managing technical resources, procurement, budgets and equipment lifecycle Driving continuous improvement and innovation across technical services Collaborating with academic staff, central services, NHS partners and external stakeholders About You We are looking for a dynamic and experienced technical leader with a strong background in managing complex technical environments. You will bring: Proven experience in a technical management role within higher education or a related sector Demonstrable leadership and people management skills Strong financial and resource management experience, including procurement processes Experience of implementing health and safety policies in laboratory or technical settings Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills You will also be: Highly organised, adaptable, and solutions-focused Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment Passionate about supporting high-quality teaching, research and student experience A relevant degree (or equivalent experience) is essential, with postgraduate or specialist technical qualifications desirable. Benefits Package At UEL, we believe that a great role is about more than just a salary. It's about the complete package, including our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. We offer a genuinely competitive salary, dependent on experience (DOE), and a range of excellent benefits. You can explore our full benefits package here : Building an Inclusive Future As an inclusive, equal-opportunities employer, our Stonewall membership and Athena Swan awards reflect our ongoing dedication to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and we're committed to closing the "diversity pay gap". We're proud of the progress we've made and honest that there's more to do. We're determined to keep moving forward so everyone at UEL can thrive. We're a disability confident employer and value all applications. Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. So, if you'd like to take your career to the next level with us here at the University of East London and are inspired by our environment and commit to success, we want you to apply today! Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Further Details Job Description & Person Specification To contact the recruitment team please phone x 4600 or e-mail CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted. At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.

Summary: This key role will play a critical part in bringing technical, long-term water supply-demand strategies to life for the public and our stakeholders. Working closely with the Water Resources team, you will be responsible for the statutory consultation surrounding two of our key statutory plans - the Water Resources Management Plan and Drought Plan. You'll use your engagement skills to transform complex technical information into accessible, transparent, and engaging information for stakeholders, customers, and the media through various different channels. Main responsibilities: Creating and implementing an integrated communications strategy to support delivery of the Drought Plan and Water Resources Management Plan objectives and their input into the Business Plan process. Translating technical information into engaging content for internal and external audiences. Produce Non-Technical summaries required for consultations. Devising and delivering statutory public consultations. Devising, managing and evaluating a programme of events for customers and stakeholders, promotional media, press activity and other communications. Be responsible for organising and attending any workshops, community briefings, presentations, meetings and events in and out of normal office hours to assist with the successful delivery of the communication aspects of both plans. Developing high quality communications collateral including, but not limited to, briefings, press releases, presentations, exhibition materials and social media content. Working with internal stakeholders to agree priorities, key messages and the annual programme of events, meetings and other communications activities. Representing the business and working alongside our partners at Water Resources South East to support regional water resources and drought planning and engagement. Manage a range of suppliers and external parties to deliver the communications and events programme and statutory consultations, such as graphic designers, photographers, videographers and communications agencies. Brief media spokespeople ahead of radio and TV interviews. Answer and respond to media calls during office hours, escalating where appropriate. Help identify, write press releases and manage news stories for South East Water. Update the South East Water website and social media content in particular when promoting news stories or during emergency incidents. Participate in the Communications out-of-hours service on a shared rota basis responding to media enquiries and assisting the management of crisis communications. You'll need: Skills / Qualifications / Experience Degree-level qualification in a Communications, PR discipline and/or at least three years' relevant experience. A background in an environmental science discipline would be advantageous. Full driving licence. Be adept at pivoting between multiple projects, sometimes with competing needs, to produce appropriate and high-quality communications outputs to deadline. Have a keen eye for detail and competent at drafting accurate customer and stakeholder communications materials required for a project or event, including, but not limited to; developing, managing and evaluating statutory consultations, communications plans and evaluations, briefing notes, statements, press releases, presentations, exhibition materials, translating complex information into non-technical documentation, articles, advertising, website copy, FAQs and social media content such as videos. Able to use a range of digital tools, including but not limited to, social media, email marketing/newsletter, website content management system and public relations management software. Crisis Communications. Experience of communications planning, event management, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Experience of successfully delivering statutory consultations as well as stakeholder engagement within an environmental context would be advantageous. Knowledge of water resources and the water, environmental and/or agricultural industry would be advantageous. Employees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time. Grow a career with a meaningful purpose. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water. Benefits package: Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution. 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service. Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave. Paid volunteering days. Cycle to work scheme. Health cash plan. Life assurance. Wellbeing related benefits. What can you expect from your recruitment? To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career's website. It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks. If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency. Compensation package: up to £36,000 p.a. (dependent on experience)

Role: Public Law Solicitor Duncan Lewis Solicitors is seeking a motivated and talented Public Law Solicitors to join our highly regarded Public Law Department . This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career with one of the UK's leading law firms, recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners as a top-tier practice and awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 LexisNexis Awards and the 2023 Modern Law Awards. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the City of London, Duncan Lewis Solicitors is a national, award-winning, paperless law firm with over 500 professionals nationwide. Our ethos is simple: "We give people a voice." Our Public Law team is recognised by The Legal 500 as a "dynamic team" that is "exceptional in ability and reach." Ranked and recommended for its excellence nationwide, the department acts on both publicly funded and private matters, specialising in judicial review, civil liberties, human rights, and challenges against public bodies including the Home Office, HMRC, local authorities, and the NHS. The team has a strong track record of securing emergency relief, pursuing landmark cases through the higher courts, and representing vulnerable and marginalised individuals in matters that shape legal precedent and drive meaningful change. Joining Duncan Lewis means becoming part of a diverse, supportive and forward-thinking organisation where you will have the opportunity to develop your expertise alongside experienced and professional Public Law practitioners committed to achieving the best outcomes for clients. Duties and responsibilities As a Public Law Solicitor, you will support the Public Law team in managing a broad range of challenging and rewarding matters. Key responsibilities will include: Report directly to Department Director Responsible for all aspects of Public Law work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Public Law work including: Unlawful detention; False imprisonment; Abuse by detention staff and removal escorts; Conditions in detention; Age assessments; Asylum support; Challenging non-appealable decisions; Challenging removal notices; NHS & Local Authority challenges; Policies, practices and decisions made by the Immigration and Asylum Tribunals (First-tier Tribunal / Upper Tribunal) ; Bail decisions Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence Preparing applications (incl drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations) Attending conferences and court You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company Experience and qualifications Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying Be committed and highly driven to provide an excellent standard of service to our clients Strong management skills Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Public Law issues Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business Working knowledge of the Legal Aid Guidance for Public Law matters and have the ability to service privately funded cases Have extensive experience in dealing with all Public Law related work Experience in own advocacy is an advantage Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills Benefits We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your professional development, wellbeing, and work-life balance, including: Competitive salary with structured pay review process Company pension scheme 22 days annual leave, increasing with length of service Additional birthday leave Occupational sick pay Payment of practising certificate and relevant professional membership fees Access to extensive e-library resources and training webinars Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support Employee referral scheme Eye care vouchers Enhanced family-friendly benefits DBS checks paid by the Company Flexible and hybrid working options, including part-time arrangements where appropriate Support for solicitor qualification and SQE1 examinations Clear career progression opportunities Support for industry recognition, awards, and professional profile development Company Medical Cash Plan Subject to eligibility and Company policy. Company culture At Duncan Lewis, we are committed to excellence, diversity, and social justice. Our teams work on matters that have a genuine impact on people's lives, often representing vulnerable individuals and holding public bodies to account through expert legal representation. We foster an inclusive and collaborative working environment where talent is recognised, professional development is encouraged, and employees are supported to achieve their full potential. With award-winning training, clear progression pathways, and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, Duncan Lewis offers an exceptional platform for building a successful legal career. Join a firm where your contribution matters and where you can help give people a voice.

Operational Technology (OT) Engineer The Opportunity My client is a highly successful and well-established manufacturing organisation with a strong reputation for quality, innovation and continuous improvement. They are currently seeking an experienced and proactive Operational Technology (OT) Engineer to join their IT function, supporting multiple manufacturing sites across West Yorkshire. Reporting to the Head of IT, the successful candidate will take responsibility for leading, managing and delivering Operational Technology projects across the business. This will include control systems, automation, instrumentation, SCADA, PLCs, industrial networks and industrial digitalisation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced OT, Automation or Control Engineer to take ownership of significant projects and play a key role in the development, reliability and resilience of the company's operational technology infrastructure. The Role The Operational Technology Engineer will be responsible for the full lifecycle delivery of OT projects, from initial concept through to implementation and ongoing support. Key responsibilities will include: Developing project concepts, specifications and technical solutions. Designing and implementing automation, control and OT infrastructure. Managing procurement, contractors, installation and commissioning activities. Managing project budgets, timelines and resources. Providing technical leadership and governance across OT and process control systems. Working closely with IT, engineering, production, maintenance and other operational stakeholders. Supporting operational reliability, business continuity and asset performance. Ensuring OT systems meet relevant cyber security and compliance requirements. Supporting the integration, resilience and ongoing development of industrial control systems. Identifying opportunities for improvement, digitalisation and technological development. Troubleshooting complex automation, control and industrial networking issues. Driving change and delivering initiatives designed to improve operational performance. Providing technical support and guidance across the company's OT environment. The Person My client is looking for an individual with a strong background in industrial automation, control engineering or Operational Technology who is comfortable working autonomously and taking ownership of projects from concept through to completion. The successful candidate will ideally have: A Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering or a related discipline. Proven experience delivering industrial automation and/or Operational Technology projects. Advanced knowledge of PLC, HMI and SCADA systems . Strong knowledge of instrumentation principles, configuration and calibration. Experience with industrial communication protocols including: Profinet Profibus Ethernet/IP Modbus RTU & TCP OPC UA A strong understanding of industrial networks, control systems and OT infrastructure. Experience in commissioning, troubleshooting and maintaining industrial automation systems. An understanding of OT cyber security and system resilience. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong organisational and project management abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Good IT literacy, including Microsoft Office packages. The ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. The successful candidate will be proactive, commercially aware and able to demonstrate a genuine can-do attitude . They will need to work with a high level of integrity and autonomy, whilst also building strong relationships across the wider business. What's on Offer? My client offers an excellent opportunity to join a successful and established organisation where the successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on technology, automation and operational performance. The benefits package includes: Competitive salary, dependent on experience. 35-hour working week. Permanent, full-time employment. Excellent career progression and professional development opportunities. The opportunity to develop new technical skills within a successful multi-site manufacturing environment. Company pension scheme. Death in service benefit. Extensive health and wellbeing support, including 24/7 support services and virtual GP access. Access to additional healthcare and wellbeing services. Generous annual leave entitlement. Free onsite parking. Convenient location with easy motorway access. Due to the operational nature of the position, there may be occasions where additional hours and flexibility are required to support critical projects, commissioning activities or operational requirements. This is a confidential recruitment campaign , and further information regarding the client and site location will be provided during the recruitment process.

Halton Borough Council is looking for an experienced and motivated Lead Officer - Planning & Transport Policy to join its Planning and Transport Strategy team. This is a senior opportunity to take a leading role in the development and delivery of Halton's new Local Plan , ensuring that planning and transport policies reflect the latest legislation, regulations and national guidance whilst supporting the Council's ambitions for the future of the borough. Reporting to the Service Manager - Planning and Transport Strategy , you will lead and manage a small team of policy planners responsible for the development, production and maintenance of planning and transport policy and strategy documents, including the Local Development Framework. You will play a key role in leading the production of Local Plan and policy documents, monitoring their implementation and ensuring that the Council's policy function is delivered effectively. You will also provide professional planning policy advice to senior management, elected Members, Council committees and external partners. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional with strong leadership and Local Authority experience to make a significant contribution to the future development of Halton. Key Responsibilities As Lead Officer - Planning & Transport Policy, you will: Lead the preparation and delivery of the new Local Plan, including consultation, examination, adoption, presentation, monitoring and review. Lead the development and maintenance of the Local Development Framework and associated Development Plan Documents. Manage and oversee the production of planning and transport policy and strategy documents. Prepare, monitor and review operational work programmes and project plans. Work proactively with Council departments and external partnerships on policy areas that cross organisational boundaries. Lead, manage and support a small team of planning policy professionals. Monitor team performance and establish clear targets and objectives to ensure continuous service improvement. Regularly monitor, evaluate and report on team and service performance. Support, motivate and develop team members to deliver the Council's policy objectives. Deputise for the Service Manager and Head of Service when required. Attend Council, committee, public and other relevant meetings, including occasional evening and weekend meetings. Coordinate internal training and ensure colleagues are kept informed of evolving and new planning regulations, legislation and policy. Lead and participate in cross-departmental working parties and project teams. Represent the Council at meetings with external bodies, agencies, partners and other stakeholders. Represent the Council at public inquiries where appropriate. Provide professional planning policy advice to elected Members, Boards, working groups, senior management and partners. Undertake or commission research to develop a robust evidence base for planning and transport policy and strategy. Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders at both local and regional level. Network effectively with other authorities, agencies, departments and relevant organisations to ensure information and best practice are shared. Respond constructively and within appropriate timescales to enquiries, complaints and Freedom of Information requests. Undertake any other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the level and nature of the role. About You We are looking for an experienced planning professional who can demonstrate strong leadership, technical expertise and the ability to operate confidently within a Local Authority environment. You will ideally have: A degree or equivalent qualification relevant to the area of responsibility and be eligible for membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) , or equivalent relevant professional experience within a Local Authority setting. Significant experience working within planning policy, ideally with experience of Local Plan development and delivery. Experience of working with elected Members and senior management. Proven people management experience, with the ability to motivate, develop and support staff. Strong project and programme management skills. Experience of budget management, including the ability to secure additional funding and make effective use of available resources. Detailed specialist knowledge and understanding of relevant planning legislation, regulations, standards, specifications and codes. A strong understanding of current and emerging planning policy and legislative developments. Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills. The confidence and ability to represent the Council effectively at meetings, committees, public inquiries and with external organisations. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. The ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively across departments and organisations. Essential Requirement As the role involves regular travel across the borough and occasionally further afield, a full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential . Where appropriate, reasonable adjustments will be made in accordance with the provisions of the Equality Act. Why Join Halton Borough Council? This is a fantastic opportunity to take a senior role in shaping the future of planning and transport policy across Halton. You will be responsible for leading a key policy function, managing a dedicated team and playing a central role in the development and delivery of the Council's new Local Plan. The role also provides the opportunity to work closely with elected Members, senior leaders, regional partners and external organisations on strategic issues affecting the borough. If you are an experienced planning professional looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity where you can make a real impact, we would love to hear from you. Connect2Halton is a trading style of Halton & Kent Commercial Services LLP- A joint venture between Halton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Halton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Role: Houisng Solicitor Director - Newcastle Duncan Lewis Solicitors is seeking an experienced and ambitious Housing Law Director to join our highly regarded Housing Department. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a leadership role within one of the UK's leading law firms, recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK as a top-tier practice and awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 LexisNexis Awards and the 2023 Modern Law Awards . Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the City of London, Duncan Lewis Solicitors is a national, award-winning, paperless law firm with over 500 professionals nationwide. Our ethos is simple: "We give people a voice." Our Housing Department is ranked and recommended by both The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK for its expertise in social housing law. Recognised for its outstanding advocacy and commitment to achieving positive outcomes, the team advises and represents clients across a wide range of housing matters, including homelessness, disrepair, unlawful eviction, possession proceedings, succession disputes, and judicial review challenges. Joining Duncan Lewis means becoming part of a diverse, supportive, and forward-thinking organisation where you can make a meaningful impact on both clients and colleagues. Duties and responsibilities As a Housing Law Director, you will play a key role in leading and developing the department, managing complex housing cases, supporting and mentoring team members, and contributing to the continued growth and success of the practice. The key responsibilities includes: Report directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are met Responsible for all aspects of Housing work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Housing cases including Homelessness; Disrepair; Eviction; Possession; Property Ownership Disputes; Succession for Tenants; Housing adaptations; Social Housing; Neighbourhood Problems matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy Dealing with emergency cases and identifying and carrying out strategic litigation. Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company Experience and qualifications Must hold a clean and valid Practising Certificate at the time of application. 3+ years' PQE with substantial experience in Housing Law and Litigation, including court representation. Experience as a Duty Advisor under the Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme within the last two years. Meets, or is willing to work towards, the 2013 SQM Housing Supervisor Standard . Knowledge of welfare benefits, welfare rights, and community care matters. Strong management and supervisory skills, with experience working to KPIs. A collaborative team player who promotes a positive culture and encourages cross-referrals. Professional and proactive, with excellent client care skills and experience supporting vulnerable clients in complex housing matters. Strong networking, communication, business development, and marketing skills. Sound knowledge of publicly funded Housing Law work, including Legal Help and Legal Representation, with the ability to manage privately funded matters. Advocacy experience is desirable. Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office, case management, and HR systems. Experience within the legal sector and an ability to support the firm's social media and business development activities. Benefits At Duncan Lewis Solicitors, we are committed to supporting our employees through a range of professional, financial, and wellbeing benefits, including: Competitive remuneration package. Clear salary review and career progression opportunities. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements. 25 days' annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus birthday leave. Company pension scheme. Ongoing training, professional development, and access to e-learning resources. Payment of practising certificate renewal fees and support for relevant professional accreditations (subject to eligibility). Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support, including Mental Health First Aiders. Company Medical Cash Plan (subject to eligibility). Employee referral scheme and eyesight test vouchers. Full payment of employment-related DBS checks. A supportive and collaborative working environment with opportunities to help shape and grow our family mediation services. Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria and company terms and conditions. Company culture At Duncan Lewis Solicitors, we are passionate about creating an environment where talented professionals can thrive. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. Our long-standing Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation reflects our commitment to employee development, while our Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 certifications demonstrate our dedication to excellence, innovation and security. We invest heavily in the growth of our people through ongoing training, mentoring, clear progression pathways and opportunities to gain industry recognition. Whether you are looking to deepen your expertise, develop leadership skills or advance your career within a nationally recognised law firm, Duncan Lewis provides the platform to help you succeed. Join a firm where your expertise is valued, your development is supported, and your work makes a genuine difference to the lives of clients across the UK.

Duncan Lewis Solicitors is seeking an experienced and ambitious Housing Law Director to join our highly regarded Housing Department. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a leadership role within one of the UK's leading law firms, recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK as a top-tier practice and awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 LexisNexis Awards and the 2023 Modern Law Awards . Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the City of London, Duncan Lewis Solicitors is a national, award-winning, paperless law firm with over 500 professionals nationwide. Our ethos is simple: "We give people a voice." Our Housing Department is ranked and recommended by both The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK for its expertise in social housing law. Recognised for its outstanding advocacy and commitment to achieving positive outcomes, the team advises and represents clients across a wide range of housing matters, including homelessness, disrepair, unlawful eviction, possession proceedings, succession disputes, and judicial review challenges. Joining Duncan Lewis means becoming part of a diverse, supportive, and forward-thinking organisation where you can make a meaningful impact on both clients and colleagues. Duties and responsibilities As a Housing Law Director, you will play a key role in leading and developing the department, managing complex housing cases, supporting and mentoring team members, and contributing to the continued growth and success of the practice. The key responsibilities includes: Report directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are met Responsible for all aspects of Housing work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Housing cases including Homelessness; Disrepair; Eviction; Possession; Property Ownership Disputes; Succession for Tenants; Housing adaptations; Social Housing; Neighbourhood Problems matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy Dealing with emergency cases and identifying and carrying out strategic litigation. Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company Experience and qualifications Must hold a clean and valid Practising Certificate at the time of application. 3+ years' PQE with substantial experience in Housing Law and Litigation, including court representation. Experience as a Duty Advisor under the Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme within the last two years. Meets, or is willing to work towards, the 2013 SQM Housing Supervisor Standard . Knowledge of welfare benefits, welfare rights, and community care matters. Strong management and supervisory skills, with experience working to KPIs. A collaborative team player who promotes a positive culture and encourages cross-referrals. Professional and proactive, with excellent client care skills and experience supporting vulnerable clients in complex housing matters. Strong networking, communication, business development, and marketing skills. Sound knowledge of publicly funded Housing Law work, including Legal Help and Legal Representation, with the ability to manage privately funded matters. Extensive experience across a broad range of Housing Law matters. Advocacy experience is desirable. Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office, case management, and HR systems. Experience within the legal sector and an ability to support the firm's social media and business development activities. Benefits At Duncan Lewis Solicitors, we are committed to supporting our employees through a range of professional, financial, and wellbeing benefits, including: Competitive remuneration package. Clear salary review and career progression opportunities. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements. 25 days' annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus birthday leave. Company pension scheme. Ongoing training, professional development, and access to e-learning resources. Payment of practising certificate renewal fees and support for relevant professional accreditations (subject to eligibility). Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support, including Mental Health First Aiders. Company Medical Cash Plan (subject to eligibility). Employee referral scheme and eyesight test vouchers. Full payment of employment-related DBS checks. A supportive and collaborative working environment with opportunities to help shape and grow our family mediation services. Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria and company terms and conditions. Company culture At Duncan Lewis Solicitors, we are passionate about creating an environment where talented professionals can thrive. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. Our long-standing Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation reflects our commitment to employee development, while our Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 certifications demonstrate our dedication to excellence, innovation and security. We invest heavily in the growth of our people through ongoing training, mentoring, clear progression pathways and opportunities to gain industry recognition. Whether you are looking to deepen your expertise, develop leadership skills or advance your career within a nationally recognised law firm, Duncan Lewis provides the platform to help you succeed. Join a firm where your expertise is valued, your development is supported, and your work makes a genuine difference to the lives of clients across the UK.

Duncan Lewis Solicitors is seeking an experienced and ambitious Housing Law Director to join our highly regarded Housing Department. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a leadership role within one of the UK's leading law firms, recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK as a top-tier practice and awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 LexisNexis Awards and the 2023 Modern Law Awards . Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the City of London, Duncan Lewis Solicitors is a national, award-winning, paperless law firm with over 500 professionals nationwide. Our ethos is simple: "We give people a voice." Our Housing Department is ranked and recommended by both The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK for its expertise in social housing law. Recognised for its outstanding advocacy and commitment to achieving positive outcomes, the team advises and represents clients across a wide range of housing matters, including homelessness, disrepair, unlawful eviction, possession proceedings, succession disputes, and judicial review challenges. Joining Duncan Lewis means becoming part of a diverse, supportive, and forward-thinking organisation where you can make a meaningful impact on both clients and colleagues. Duties and responsibilities As a Housing Law Director, you will play a key role in leading and developing the department, managing complex housing cases, supporting and mentoring team members, and contributing to the continued growth and success of the practice. The key responsibilities includes: Report directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are met Responsible for all aspects of Housing work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Housing cases including Homelessness; Disrepair; Eviction; Possession; Property Ownership Disputes; Succession for Tenants; Housing adaptations; Social Housing; Neighbourhood Problems matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy Dealing with emergency cases and identifying and carrying out strategic litigation. Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company Experience and qualifications Must hold a clean and valid Practising Certificate at the time of application. 3+ years' PQE with substantial experience in Housing Law and Litigation, including court representation. Experience as a Duty Advisor under the Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme within the last two years. Meets, or is willing to work towards, the 2013 SQM Housing Supervisor Standard . Knowledge of welfare benefits, welfare rights, and community care matters. Strong management and supervisory skills, with experience working to KPIs. A collaborative team player who promotes a positive culture and encourages cross-referrals. Professional and proactive, with excellent client care skills and experience supporting vulnerable clients in complex housing matters. Strong networking, communication, business development, and marketing skills. Sound knowledge of publicly funded Housing Law work, including Legal Help and Legal Representation, with the ability to manage privately funded matters. Advocacy experience is desirable. Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office, case management, and HR systems. Experience within the legal sector and an ability to support the firm's social media and business development activities. Benefits At Duncan Lewis Solicitors, we are committed to supporting our employees through a range of professional, financial, and wellbeing benefits, including: Competitive remuneration package. Clear salary review and career progression opportunities. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements. 25 days' annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus birthday leave. Company pension scheme. Ongoing training, professional development, and access to e-learning resources. Payment of practising certificate renewal fees and support for relevant professional accreditations (subject to eligibility). Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support, including Mental Health First Aiders. Company Medical Cash Plan (subject to eligibility). Employee referral scheme and eyesight test vouchers. Full payment of employment-related DBS checks. A supportive and collaborative working environment with opportunities to help shape and grow our family mediation services. Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria and company terms and conditions. Company culture At Duncan Lewis Solicitors, we are passionate about creating an environment where talented professionals can thrive. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. Our long-standing Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation reflects our commitment to employee development, while our Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 certifications demonstrate our dedication to excellence, innovation and security. We invest heavily in the growth of our people through ongoing training, mentoring, clear progression pathways and opportunities to gain industry recognition. Whether you are looking to deepen your expertise, develop leadership skills or advance your career within a nationally recognised law firm, Duncan Lewis provides the platform to help you succeed. Join a firm where your expertise is valued, your development is supported, and your work makes a genuine difference to the lives of clients across the UK.

Role: Property Litigation Solicitor Duncan Lewis Solicitors is seeking a talented and driven Property Litigation Solicitor to join our highly regarded Litigation Department. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career with one of the UK's leading law firms, recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners as a top-tier practice and awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 LexisNexis Awards and the 2023 Modern Law Awards. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the City of London, Duncan Lewis Solicitors is a national, award-winning, paperless law firm with over 500 professionals nationwide. Our ethos is simple: "We give people a voice." Our Litigation Department is recommended by The Legal 500 UK for its expertise in Commercial Litigation, Professional Negligence, Contentious Probate, and General Litigation. Acting for individuals, businesses, charities, and organisations, the team handles a wide range of complex disputes, including contract claims, civil fraud, insolvency, contentious probate, property disputes, and cross-border litigation. The department regularly represents clients in the High Court and Court of Appeal, providing strategic advice, effective dispute resolution, and robust representation. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-quality and complex litigation matters alongside highly experienced practitioners. Joining Duncan Lewis means becoming part of a diverse, supportive and forward-thinking organisation committed to professional development, innovation and delivering exceptional client service. Duties and responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Report directly to the Department Director. Manage a varied litigation caseload, providing technical expertise and guidance where appropriate. Maintain a professional and proactive approach, delivering excellent client care and understanding clients' needs. Take client instructions, prepare cases, and manage correspondence. Maintain accurate time recording and file management procedures. Implement recommendations arising from file reviews promptly and effectively. Ensure compliance with departmental and regulatory requirements. Key tasks include: Boundary disputes- resolving disagreements between neighbours about property lines. Landlord and tenant issues- dealing with rent arrears, lease breaches, eviction proceedings, and lease renewals. Rights of way and easements- advising on access rights and usage of land. Nuisance and trespass claims- acting where someone's use of their property interferes with another's. Disputes over property ownership- handling cases like co-ownership disagreements or claims under trusts. Development issues- disputes related to property development, including restrictive covenants and planning. Disrepair- acting for landlord and tenant Mortgage Repossessions Commercial property matters- lease related matters - dilapidations, arrears of rents , lease forfeiture Experience and qualifications Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying Committed team player and adapt well to new challenges Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business Excellent analytical and organizational skills Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment Working knowledge of the publicly funded Litigation work and have the ability to service privately funded cases Have extensive experience in dealing with Probate Litigation related work Experience in own advocacy is an advantage Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills Benefits At Duncan Lewis Solicitors, we are committed to supporting our employees through a range of professional, financial, and wellbeing benefits, including: Competitive remuneration package. Clear salary review and career progression opportunities. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements. 22 days' annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus birthday leave. Company pension scheme. Ongoing training, professional development, and access to e-learning resources. Payment of practising certificate renewal fees and support for relevant professional accreditations (subject to eligibility). Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support, including Mental Health First Aiders. Company Medical Cash Plan (subject to eligibility). Employee referral scheme and eyesight test vouchers. Full payment of employment-related DBS checks. A supportive and collaborative working environment with opportunities to help shape and grow our family mediation services. Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria and company terms and conditions. Company culture At Duncan Lewis Solicitors, we are passionate about creating an environment where talented professionals can thrive. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. Our long-standing Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation reflects our commitment to employee development, while our Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 certifications demonstrate our dedication to excellence, innovation and security. We invest heavily in the growth of our people through ongoing training, mentoring, clear progression pathways and opportunities to gain industry recognition. Whether you are looking to deepen your expertise, develop leadership skills or advance your career within a nationally recognised law firm, Duncan Lewis provides the platform to help you succeed. Join a firm where your expertise is valued, your development is supported, and your work makes a genuine difference to the lives of clients across the UK.

Senior Buyer / Head of Buying Location: Amersham Competitive Salary & Benefits Our client are a fast-growing importer and distributor of Asian and Oriental food. They are seeking a commercially driven Senior Buyer/Head of Buying to operate at a senior leadership level directly alongside one of the founding Directors. This role requires international travel Role Overview Senior Buyer/Head of Buying The successful candidate will work with junior buyers/demand planners, imports and a technical team. Communication and collaborative working will be key. This role will take ownership of supplier and brand relationships within a defined geographical territory (likely East Asia and/or South Asia), leading all aspects of sourcing, negotiations, product development, and commercial strategy. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the future product portfolio, improving internal buying processes, and driving profitability across the supply chain. Key Responsibilities Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management Lead sourcing strategy across assigned regions (e.g., China, Korea, Japan, India, Sri Lanka) Build and manage relationships with international suppliers and partners Identify and onboard new suppliers and manufacturers Negotiate commercial terms, pricing structures, and supply agreements Brand Acquisition & Development Identify and secure distribution rights (exclusive or shared) for international brands Evaluate brand potential within the UK and Irish markets Develop long-term brand partnerships and growth strategies Negotiate and secure supplier-funded marketing support and investment Product Portfolio & Development Identify new product opportunities aligned with market trends Review, streamline, and enhance buying and product listing processes Identify inefficiencies and implement scalable systems and controls Introduce best practices in procurement, sourcing, and category management Have key input in increasing resources within the buying team. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations teams Align buying strategy with commercial and customer objectives Support go-to-market strategies for new and existing products Skills & Capabilities Proven experience in a senior buying / procurement role Strong background in import buying, ideally within food or FMCG (but not essential) Experience working with international suppliers, particularly in Asia (preferred but not essential) Demonstrated success in: Negotiating commercial agreements Managing supplier relationships Delivering margin improvement Experience securing distribution rights for brands (highly desirable) Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills Ability to identify and capitalise on new product and brand opportunities Experience building and managing value chains Knowledge of product development and private label sourcing Understanding of marketing principles and ability to negotiate marketing budgets Strong analytical and strategic thinking ability Cherry Professional are recruiting for this opportunity on behalf of our client. Please view our Privacy Policy on our website to understand how your data will be used if you apply for this role.

Job Title: Production Operative Location: Witney, Oxfordshire Salary: Competitive + generous benefits Job Type: Permanent, Full time. We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Operative to join our growing team based in Witney, Oxfordshire. This is a permanent role with a competitive rate of pay plus generous benefits which makes Meech a great place to work! The Benefits we offer our Production Operative: A competitive salary and some overtime from time to time Discretionary profit share bonus 25 - 30 days holiday (based on length of service) + bank holidays Health insurance Pension scheme Life assurance £100 social club allowance to join in on activities Career development opportunities, training and learning resources Mental, financial and physical wellbeing support resources Free on-site parking Plus, many more benefits! The role Reporting to the Production Supervisor, your primary role will be: Installing wiring looms, wiring plugs, working with electrical test rigs and fault finding. Assembly and build of the Meech Product ranges, adhering to work instructions, quality standards, production schedules etc. as required; Using of a range of hand tools, and machine tools; Cross-training and training colleagues on assembly of different Meech products; Supporting the Production Supervisor by ensuring stock requirements are met amongst other tasks; Working and communicating effectively in the spirit of mutual assistance and teamwork; Notifying relevant personnel of amendments required to work instructions, BOMs, etc; Contributing ideas that may support continuous improvement in terms of production methods, efficiency, new products, jigs/tooling, processes, etc; Assisting with packing/despatch, test and administration when necessary; Adhering to all relevant health and safety requirements at all times; Assisting with the annual stocktake and interim stock counts as required. Skills, knowledge and experience required by our Production Operative: - Based at Meech's UK head office in Witney, Oxfordshire; - This is a full-time role (37 hours per week, 8am to 4.15pm Monday to Friday - 12.30pm finish on alternate Fridays). - Experienced in mechanical and electro-mechanical assembly in a 'hands on' role is desirable or a keen interest in electro-mechanical machines and how they work as a minimum. - An understanding of electrical principles. - Team spirit and flexible, helpful attitude; - Practical, problem solver with 'can do' attitude. - Technical/engineering qualifications would be advantageous - Interested to learn new skills and knowledge. - An individual with technical/engineering background is desirable. Meech International - Who are we? Our mission is to design and manufacture the best and most innovative Static Control and Surface Cleaning equipment to optimise our customers' productivity. Founded in 1907, for over a century we have been engineering and manufacturing products in the UK that are used worldwide. We have a constant focus on improvement and we collaborate with our global offices and distributors, who in turn work closely with their local markets, to achieve all our goals. What we do. We have four separate divisions: Static Control, Web Cleaning, Compressed Air Technology and Surface Cleaning Systems. Each division is interconnected through applications in various sectors. We work in a large number of diverse industries all over the world, including pharmaceutical, food & beverage and the emerging EV Battery market, where we are at the forefront of development in specialist contamination removal and static control. If you have the skills and experience to become our Production Operative , please apply now. We'd love to hear from you. Please see our Data Privacy Notice - Recruitment & Selection on our website for more information about how we process your data when you apply. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Manufacturing Operator, Process Operator, Production Operator, Operator, Process Plant Operative, Production Operator, Manufacturing Operative, may also be considered for this role.

Role: Houisng Solicitor Director - London Duncan Lewis Solicitors is seeking an experienced and ambitious Housing Law Director to join our highly regarded Housing Department. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a leadership role within one of the UK's leading law firms, recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK as a top-tier practice and awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 LexisNexis Awards and the 2023 Modern Law Awards . Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the City of London, Duncan Lewis Solicitors is a national, award-winning, paperless law firm with over 500 professionals nationwide. Our ethos is simple: "We give people a voice." Our Housing Department is ranked and recommended by both The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK for its expertise in social housing law. Recognised for its outstanding advocacy and commitment to achieving positive outcomes, the team advises and represents clients across a wide range of housing matters, including homelessness, disrepair, unlawful eviction, possession proceedings, succession disputes, and judicial review challenges. Joining Duncan Lewis means becoming part of a diverse, supportive, and forward-thinking organisation where you can make a meaningful impact on both clients and colleagues. Duties and responsibilities As a Housing Law Director, you will play a key role in leading and developing the department, managing complex housing cases, supporting and mentoring team members, and contributing to the continued growth and success of the practice. The key responsibilities includes: Report directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are met Responsible for all aspects of Housing work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Housing cases including Homelessness; Disrepair; Eviction; Possession; Property Ownership Disputes; Succession for Tenants; Housing adaptations; Social Housing; Neighbourhood Problems matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy Dealing with emergency cases and identifying and carrying out strategic litigation. Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company Experience and qualifications Must hold a clean and valid Practising Certificate at the time of application. 3+ years' PQE with substantial experience in Housing Law and Litigation, including court representation. Experience as a Duty Advisor under the Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme within the last two years. Meets, or is willing to work towards, the 2013 SQM Housing Supervisor Standard . Knowledge of welfare benefits, welfare rights, and community care matters. Strong management and supervisory skills, with experience working to KPIs. A collaborative team player who promotes a positive culture and encourages cross-referrals. Professional and proactive, with excellent client care skills and experience supporting vulnerable clients in complex housing matters. Strong networking, communication, business development, and marketing skills. Sound knowledge of publicly funded Housing Law work, including Legal Help and Legal Representation, with the ability to manage privately funded matters. Advocacy experience is desirable. Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office, case management, and HR systems. Experience within the legal sector and an ability to support the firm's social media and business development activities. Benefits At Duncan Lewis Solicitors, we are committed to supporting our employees through a range of professional, financial, and wellbeing benefits, including: Competitive remuneration package. Clear salary review and career progression opportunities. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements. 25 days' annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus birthday leave. Company pension scheme. Ongoing training, professional development, and access to e-learning resources. Payment of practising certificate renewal fees and support for relevant professional accreditations (subject to eligibility). Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support, including Mental Health First Aiders. Company Medical Cash Plan (subject to eligibility). Employee referral scheme and eyesight test vouchers. Full payment of employment-related DBS checks. A supportive and collaborative working environment with opportunities to help shape and grow our family mediation services. Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria and company terms and conditions. Company culture At Duncan Lewis Solicitors, we are passionate about creating an environment where talented professionals can thrive. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. Our long-standing Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation reflects our commitment to employee development, while our Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 certifications demonstrate our dedication to excellence, innovation and security. We invest heavily in the growth of our people through ongoing training, mentoring, clear progression pathways and opportunities to gain industry recognition. Whether you are looking to deepen your expertise, develop leadership skills or advance your career within a nationally recognised law firm, Duncan Lewis provides the platform to help you succeed. Join a firm where your expertise is valued, your development is supported, and your work makes a genuine difference to the lives of clients across the UK.

We are seeking to recruit a Marketing & Internal Communications Co-ordinator to join our Central Team, reporting to the Head of Communications. This role provides essential administrative and operational support to the Marketing & Internal Communications function. Responsibilities include supporting marketing and business development activity, coordinating events, delivering internal communications, and assisting the wider team. The position plays a key bridging role between creative, administrative, and cross-departmental teams, helping to enhance internal alignment and deliver coordinated promotional activity. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to develop a professional career in marketing and communications within a dynamic and growing business. To be successful in the role you will need to demonstrate a commitment to innovation and a determination to provide a market leading service and product on behalf of the company. Key Skills: • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal • Strong IT proficiency and digital literacy • Demonstrates personal and professional integrity and leads by example • Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team • Works accurately under pressure, meeting deadlines and service standards • Degree (or equivalent experience) in Marketing or a related field (desirable) • Experience in a marketing function, CRM/BD administration, or event support; internal communications experience is advantageous • Proven experience coordinating events (virtual and/or in-person) and supporting internal communications initiatives is highly desirable • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and marketing tools (e.g. Mailchimp, LinkedIn, website platforms such as Drupal/WordPress, intranet systems) • Highly organised with strong attention to detail • Ability to manage multiple events and timelines simultaneously • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create clear and professional messaging • Experience in content creation, basic document design, social media management, and presentation development • Ability to prepare reports, collate data from multiple sources, and identify improvement opportunities • Proactive team player who collaborates effectively across departments • Familiarity with CRM systems and email marketing tools (desirable) • Motivated, proactive, and creative • Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment The role involves: • Delivering a high level of technical quality and service • Providing exceptional customer service at all times • Contributing positively as a team member by sharing knowledge, feedback, and suggestions • Taking accountability for resolving issues effectively • Carrying out general administrative tasks for the department, including calendar management, correspondence, mailbox management, and meeting support • Leading the coordination of marketing events, conferences, client events, and promotional activities, including logistics, venues, sponsorship, invitations, on-site support, post-event follow-up, and budget tracking • Supporting the creation of internal communications such as newsletters, announcements, intranet updates, and employee engagement materials to ensure consistent messaging across the organisation • Assisting in the production of high-quality collateral including presentations, social media content, and website updates, ensuring adherence to brand guidelines • Maintaining and updating brand templates and managing an organised library of marketing assets and digital resources • Managing procurement, stock control, and distribution of branded merchandise and event materials • Updating and maintaining marketing databases, contact lists, CRM records, and central file storage • Monitoring and analysing external review platform feedback, sharing insights with stakeholders • Supporting the project management of tenders and RFPs through to submission • Processing invoices and payments • Liaising with internal stakeholders, external clients, and supplier partners (e.g. agencies, printers, venues) If successful, you can expect a competitive salary, along with benefits such as pension, bonus, enhanced annual leave, death in service and more. The company have expanded rapidly in recent years and have ambitious plans to continue, so there will be opportunities for progression.

Director of Applications London Hybrid £ Role Summary The client's Digital function exists to enable the client's global mission by ensuring our people have the platforms, applications and engineering capability to operate effectively at scale. Following a period of foundational delivery, including Cyber Essentials+ certification, a live SOC, Salesforce as our CRM platform, stabilisation of our Workday investment, and building our data warehouse foundations, Digital is moving into a phase focused on platform maturity, AI-enabled operations and engineering excellence. The Director of Applications is a new, senior role accountable for the availability, configuration and ongoing evolution of the client's core business platforms: Salesforce, Workday, and Microsoft 365 / Azure, together with the engineering practice, AI platform operations and platform-level roadmaps that underpin them. Reporting to the CTO, this role leads the Applications function, owns the platform Centre of Excellence, and translates business needs into delivered platform capability. You will have deep expertise in SaaS platforms, modern engineering practice (CI/CD, source control, environment and release management, test automation) and the operational realities of running mission-critical systems globally, working closely with the CTO, Head of Digital Transformation & Performance, Enterprise Architect, Director of Security & Compliance, and platform leads. Key Responsibilities Platform Leadership Accountable for availability, configuration and management of the client's three strategic platforms: Salesforce, Workday, and Microsoft 365 / Azure Own platform-level roadmaps enabling delivery of the Digital Roadmap, with the Digital Leadership Team and Platform Leads Establish and lead the platform Centre of Excellence and internal community across platform leads and developers Line management responsibility for the Build team Engineering Practice Own engineering practice: source control/repo governance (GitHub, Salesforce via Gearset), CI/CD, environment management, release management, test strategy/automation Define and enforce technical execution standards for releases, distinct from change control approval Define and lead engineering standards, architectural patterns and Infrastructure as Code AI Platform Operations Accountable for operational availability of internal AI platforms (Claude, Agentforce, AI assistants) and AI consumption cost/budget management Own AI usage monitoring: drift, hallucination and misuse pattern detection, with the Director of Security & Compliance Provide the operational foundation for Agentic AI and Generative AI capability pillars Capacity & Observability Own scaling, rightsizing and optimisation of cloud and SaaS resources Own application monitoring, alerting and on-call response for in-scope platforms Lead cross-platform test strategy and quality standards Cross-Functional Working Translate business needs (Digital Roadmap) into platform-level delivery (Platform Roadmaps) Partner on identity, access, secret management and DevSecOps practices in CI/CD Partner with the Enterprise Architect on technical decisions and integration patterns Support the CTO with investment cases, vendor negotiation and executive reporting Person Specification Significant senior leadership experience running enterprise application functions globally Deep expertise in at least two of: Salesforce, Workday, Microsoft 365/Azure or AWS (configuration, integration, governance, licensing, support) Experience embedding CI/CD, source control governance, environment/release management, automated testing in a SaaS-heavy environment Track record building and running Centres of Excellence around major platforms Experience operationalising AI platforms and managing AI consumption cost is a strong advantage Strong understanding of how applications-layer decisions intersect with security, identity, data and architecture Experience managing technical leads and platform specialists, with a track record of developing them Comfortable operating at executive level on investment cases and roadmap trade-offs Pragmatic and delivery-oriented; able to defend decisions on engineering investment Open, progressive, bold and pragmatic - an optimistic changemaker aligned with the client's core beliefs Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.

A leading provider of expert safety and rescue teams across the UK is seeking a Technical Operations Manager to help develop, implement and oversee the Company s safety procedures, technical standards and compliance frameworks. The Technical Operations Manager will need to have strong operational experience in leading others, have worked in the health and safety sector or have direct experience working with confined spaces. In addition, you must have a full UK driving licence, NEBOSH certification, and have great IT, communication and relationship building skills. Applications from ex-military personnel are strongly encouraged Key Responsibilities: Lead and oversee all rescue activities across the organisation Develop quality technical risk assessments, method statements and emergency rescue plans Ensure all staff are properly trained, competent and certified Conduct regular audits to monitor compliance with safety protocols, identifying areas for improvement and ensure accurate record keeping Actively engage in business development opportunities and assist in the continued growth of the business playing a key role in future developments Build ongoing relationships with key stakeholders within the business Support the running of the Head Office facilities as and when required, including being either/or a First Aider, Fire Marshal or Mental Health First Aider. Handle all information with confidentiality and sensitivity Continuously review and identify improvements and efficiencies on how this role operates Adhere to company s policies and procedures Report any discrepancies immediately to line manager or senior management, with recommendations for solutions Knowledge, skills and qualifications required: Previous experience in a people management role Proven experience in Health and Safety management Strong leadership and excellent written and verbal skills Ability to develop and implement complex safe systems of work Capability to prioritise multiple tasks and manage resources effectively Is passionate, accountable, and motivated Be able to build relationships and is highly professional Have relevant qualifications in relation to the role Proficient in IT including Microsoft Office suite NEBOSH certificate Have a full UK driving licence Be first aid, fire marshal or mental health first aid trained Must be willing to undergo relevant qualifications for the role Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 DOE Benefits: company vehicle, performance-related bonus, 25 days holiday and 3 days at Xmas + bank holidays