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Location: Birmingham \n Role: Principal Lawyer - Criminal Litigation \n Hours: Permanent (36 hours - part time considered) \n Salary: £54,495 - £64,811 \n \n If you are an experienced criminal law specialist ready for your next challenge, I am keen to have a conversation! \n We are delighted to be working exclusively with one of the largest in-house legal services team in the UK to recruit a member of their management team, on a permanent basis. \n As a Principal Lawyer - Criminal Litigation you will have day to day management of a team of 9 individuals. You will guide and develop your team and be responsible for all new recruits. Applicants must be committed to the development, training and mentoring of colleagues. This is a fantastic opportunity for seasoned criminal specialists keen to further develop their management skills. You will also have conduct of 2-3 large, high-profile cases, making this the perfect all-round criminal post! \n The current vacancy for a Principal Lawyer - Criminal Litigation will see you responsible for future recruitment into the team, meaning this role offers a genuine opportunity to shape and develop your own team. The colleagues you will work with are friendly and supportive, with a strong team ethic. This role can be worked on a hybrid basis and there is a team office day once a week, so applicants must be based in the Birmingham area. \n As the new Principal Lawyer - Criminal Litigation you will be tasked with managing some of the Council's most high-profile criminal cases. Exposure to such cases is a rarity and this post offers an exciting opportunity to carry out work that directly impacts the community. Applicants from a range of legal backgrounds will be considered. Applicants must have considerable experience in people management, criminal law and conduct of advocacy in related hearings. A local government background would be ideal, but candidates from private practice and central government organisations will be considered. \n Daily duties will include: \n\n • Managing complex and politically sensitive caseloads, representing the Council, and leading a team of fee earners. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership and legal expertise.\n, • Working with the Head of Law to develop highly effective working relationships with clients. To deliver a client focussed service with an excellent standard of client care.\n, • Supervising and managing the work of the team to ensure that the team provides professional guidance and expertise. Ensuring work is allocated appropriately within the team.\n, • Preparing reports for, and attending Committees, Sub-Committees and Executive Committee as required.\n, • Deputising for the Head of Law where required.\n\n This post advises on public law and regulatory issues in connection with a range of powers exercised by the local authority. As such, it is key that the post holder is able to not simply follow the letter of the law but understands the need to work within the constraints that come from working in local government. You will be a qualified Solicitor/Barrister/FILEX with a current Practising Certificate. In return for your experience, commitment, and motivation, you will enjoy working in a modern environment, with a competitive salary and benefits package. \n The benefits offered are excellent and include: \n\n • Legal assistant support \n, • Fantastic training and development opportunities\n, • Excellent Pension Scheme, above average % employer contribution \n, • Flexible and hybrid working\n, • Incredible annual leave, increasing with length of service \n, • Salary sacrifice scheme for extra annual leave, cycle to work, car leases and childcare vouchers \n, • Discounts on supermarkets, bus and coach travel, utilities companies, eating out, leisure attractions and gym memberships \n, • Access to long and short term financial planning advice\n, • Continuous development opportunities\n, • Family friendly policies including; excellent maternity, paternity and adoption entitlements\n\n For more information on this opportunity, please contact Kate Jasper in our Manchester office or apply today! \n Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Location: Birmingham \n Role: Principal Lawyer - Housing Litigation \n Hours: Permanent (36 hours - part time considered) \n Salary: £54,495 - £64,811 \n \n If you are an experienced housing litigation specialist ready for your next challenge, I am keen to have a conversation! I am working exclusively with one of the largest in-house legal services team in the UK to recruit a new permanent member of their management team. \n As a Principal Lawyer - Housing Litigation you will have day to day management of a team of 9 individuals. You will guide and develop your team and be responsible for all new recruits. Applicants must be committed to the development, training and mentoring of colleagues. This is a fantastic opportunity for seasoned housing litigation specialists keen to further develop their management skills. You will also have conduct of some of the larger, high-profile cases, making this the perfect all-round post! \n The current vacancy for a Principal Lawyer - Housing Litigation will see you responsible for future recruitment into the team, meaning this role offers a genuine opportunity to shape and develop your own team. The colleagues you will work with are friendly and supportive, with a strong team ethic. This role can be worked on a hybrid basis and there is a team office day once a week, so applicants must be based in the Birmingham area. Courts are also centrally based in Birmingham, making this role suitable for those based in and around the Birmingham area. \n As the new Principal Lawyer - Housing Litigation you will be tasked with managing a team of lawyers and legal assistants dedicated to pre litigated housing conditions cases, which will be predominantly ASB and pre-litigated disrepair cases. Applicants must have a track record of working on housing conditions cases and any associated hearings. Applicants from a range of legal backgrounds will be considered. Applicants must have considerable experience in people management, housing law (specifically in relation to housing conditions and disrepair work) and conduct of advocacy in related hearings. A local government background would be ideal, but candidates from private practice and central government organisations will be considered. \n Daily duties will include: \n\n • Managing complex and politically sensitive caseloads, representing the Council, and leading a team of fee earners. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership and legal expertise.\n, • Working with the Head of Law to develop highly effective working relationships with clients. To deliver a client focussed service with an excellent standard of client care.\n, • Supervising and managing the work of the team to ensure that the team provides professional guidance and expertise. Ensuring work is allocated appropriately within the team.\n, • Preparing reports for, and attending Committees, Sub-Committees and Executive Committee as required.\n, • Deputising for the Head of Law where required.\n\n This post advises on public law and regulatory issues in connection with a range of powers exercised by the local authority. As such, it is key that the post holder is able to not simply follow the letter of the law but understands the need to work within the constraints that come from working in local government. You will be a qualified Solicitor/Barrister/FILEX with a current Practising Certificate. In return for your experience, commitment, and motivation, you will enjoy working in a modern environment, with a competitive salary and benefits package. \n The benefits offered are excellent and include: \n\n • Legal assistant support \n, • Fantastic training and development opportunities\n, • Excellent Pension Scheme, above average % employer contribution \n, • Flexible and hybrid working\n, • Incredible annual leave, increasing with length of service \n, • Salary sacrifice scheme for extra annual leave, cycle to work, car leases and childcare vouchers \n, • Discounts on supermarkets, bus and coach travel, utilities companies, eating out, leisure attractions and gym memberships \n, • Access to long and short term financial planning advice\n, • Continuous development opportunities\n, • Family friendly policies including; excellent maternity, paternity and adoption entitlements\n\n For more information on this opportunity, please contact Kate Jasper in our Manchester office or apply today! \n Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Senior Engineer - Mechatronics / Mechanical Engineering \n Mechanical / Robotics / R&D / Prototype / Industrialisation \n Competitive Salary Plus Benefits \n Turn complex ideas into real-world results with a role that rewards momentum, hands-on thinking, and clear ownership. As a Senior Engineer - Mechatronics / Mechanical Engineering, you'll help deliver projects end to end in a fast-moving, consultancy-style engineering environment, where designing, building, testing, and iterating are part of everyday success. If you enjoy taking responsibility, unblocking progress, and mentoring others through practical engineering discipline, this Senior Engineer - Mechatronics / Mechanical Engineering opportunity is built for you. \n As a Senior Engineer - Mechatronics / Mechanical Engineering you will: \n\n • Take direct ownership of engineering projects from brief through to delivery, keeping timelines, scope, and resourcing on track.\n, • Proactively manage a live backlog, clearing delayed work and establishing a cadence so new tasks do not pile up behind unfinished priorities.\n, • Lead hands-on design, prototyping, testing, and refinement, applying mechatronics fundamentals across mechanical and electronics boundaries.\n, • Mentor junior engineers and support technicians with practical guidance to resolve build and test blockers quickly.\n, • Collaborate with the Head of Engineering and electronics specialists, translating technical insight into decisive next steps.\n, • Communicate scope changes clearly when new findings arise, ensuring progress never stalls waiting for direction.\n\n The Senior Engineer - Mechatronics / Mechanical Engineering will bring: \n\n • A minimum of 7 years of engineering experience, ideally with a mechanical and/or mechatronics background bridging mechanical and electronics disciplines.\n, • Strong fundamentals across engineering and electronics, with confidence working across both domains, ideally with a bias towards mechanical applications.\n, • Genuine hands-on capability, with proven experience designing, building, testing, and iterating rather than working purely from screens.\n, • Track record of delivering projects and managing timelines in a high-tempo, consultancy-style or similarly fast environment.\n, • Strong communication skills, including the ability to gather information proactively and integrate quickly into a small team.\n\n In this Senior Engineer - Mechatronics / Mechanical Engineering role, the company's delivery-focused approach comes to life. Work is organised around action, clarity, and accountability, supporting a culture where excellent engineering includes practical documentation, disciplined reasoning, and repeatable processes. This Senior Engineer - Mechatronics / Mechanical Engineering position also strengthens capability within the engineering team by encouraging mentoring, better handoffs, and measurable progress from one project milestone to the next. \n Interested?: \n If you're ready to own delivery, get stuck into real builds, and make an immediate impact as a Senior Engineer - Mechatronics / Mechanical Engineering, apply today and take the next step in an exciting, hands-on engineering journey. \n Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Senior Marketing Executive\n Location: Birmingham (Office Based)Contract: 15-Month Fixed-Term Contract \n We're looking for a talented, hands-on Senior Marketing Executive to join the VIQU Group on a 15-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. \n The VIQU Group comprises four specialist recruitment businesses, each with its own brand and marketing priorities. In this role, you'll deliver marketing activity across all four businesses, maintaining the day-to-day delivery of marketing while ensuring quality, consistency and momentum. Although you'll work independently for much of the time, the Group Head of Marketing will provide ongoing support throughout the contract. \n This is a varied, content-led role where you'll produce high-quality copy, manage digital channels, support SEO activity, maintain websites and work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners. Key Responsibilities\n\n • Produce engaging, accurate and SEO-optimised copy for blogs and other marketing materials.\n, • Create and schedule content across multiple social media platforms.\n, • Support the Group's SEO strategy by responding to journalist requests and securing opportunities with external publications.\n, • Update and maintain multiple websites, ensuring content is accurate and optimised.\n, • Produce and update recruitment, sales and marketing collateral.\n, • Coordinate with external partners.\nAbout You\n You'll be an experienced B2B marketer who enjoys a hands-on role, with copywriting at the heart of your day. \n You'll ideally have: \n\n • Proven B2B marketing experience with copywriting as a core responsibility.\n, • A background in recruitment, sales or a technical industry, or the ability to quickly become a subject expert.\n, • A portfolio demonstrating high-quality written content.\n, • Excellent written English and exceptional attention to detail.\n, • A strong understanding of SEO.\n, • Experience managing websites and social media channels.\n, • Confidence writing about unfamiliar subjects.\n, • The ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.\n\n If you're looking for a varied marketing role where you can make a genuine impact across multiple brands, we'd love to hear from you. Please include examples of your copywriting or a portfolio with your application.

National Account Manager - Contract CateringField based £45,000 - £52,000 per annum + Car/Allowance & Bonus \n We are seeking a strategic, tenacious, and growth-oriented National Account Manager to lead a portfolio of high-potential contract catering accounts at a Head Office and central procurement level. \n Our client is a market-leading, customer-centric catering equipment and commercial kitchen solutions business. They specialise in supporting the contract catering industry, helping major catering operators optimise their kitchens, realise equipment assets, and maintain seamless operations through structured purchasing frameworks. \n The Role \n In this high-impact position, you will take full ownership of a defined portfolio of national contract caterers holding immense growth potential. Operating primarily at a Head Office level, you will navigate central procurement and category management teams to secure and maximise framework agreements. \n A major focus of this role is expanding their footprint within these frameworks. While capital equipment sales remain core, you will strategically introduce and upsell our comprehensive service & maintenance contracts. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Framework & Portfolio Management: Manage and grow a defined portfolio of national contract catering accounts, operating at Head Office, category management, and central procurement levels.\n, • Commercial Growth: Execute a balanced "Hunter/Farmer" approach-retaining core business while driving organic framework growth through service & maintenance contracts, capital equipment sales, and asset replacements.\n, • Contract Negotiation: Support, negotiate, and secure long-term contracts and agreements with national clients to build enduring business partnerships.\n, • Strategic Planning: Conduct structured Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and collaborate with clients on joint business plans focused on shared value and efficiency.\n, • Team Leadership: Support, develop, and coach your direct reports (National Account Executive / Internal Sales Executive), ensuring national targets are clearly understood and consistently met.\n, • Market Presence: Represent the business at national trade shows, conferences, and networking events to enhance brand visibility and forge new corporate relationships.\n\n About YouWe are looking for a positive, determined, and highly commercial sales professional who combines deep relationship-building expertise with an uncompromising desire to deliver customer-centric service. You'll ideally have: \n\n • Proven Track Record: A minimum of 3 to 5 years of corporate sales experience managing large, multi-site national accounts within a dynamic business environment.\n, • Sector & Service Expertise: Strong industry knowledge specifically within commercial catering service & maintenance or kitchen infrastructure solutions.\n, • Leadership Experience: Previous management or leadership experience in a challenging, target-driven environment, with a knack for coaching and development.\n, • Procurement Fluency: Proven experience building robust client relationships with senior procurement functions, category managers, and corporate stakeholders.\n, • Commercial Acumen: Strong numerical, analytical, and contract negotiation skills with a deep understanding of sales margins and profit optimization.\n, • Mobility: Full UK driving licence (with no more than 3 points) and a willingness to travel for high-profile customer-facing meetings.\n\n What's on Offer? \n\n • Competitive base salary with an industry-leading bonus scheme aligned with portfolio growth.\n, • Company car or car allowance to support national travel.\n, • A supportive, collaborative leadership environment where your strategic ideas are valued.\n, • Structured personal development within a corporate group that actively lives its core values.\n\n Are you looking to recruit a similar role? \n Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in, HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK or to discuss how we can find talent for your business then please visit .

Evolve is partnering with a market-leading organisation with the Ophthalmology marketplace, who are seeking a Business Systems Analyst to join their growing team. \n This role is specifically focussed on the automation of business processes, enhancing system integration, and driving scalable, efficient operations through technology. \n You will be responsible for liaising with stakeholders across the UK, Ireland and US to analyse current workflows, identify and deliver automation opportunities across both existing and new systems, and define integration requirements that enable seamless data flow. \n This is a full-time role, based in the UK or Ireland, with occasional travel involved between our client’s head offices. \n \n Why Apply? \n Excellent Salary & Benefits – Up to £60,000 basic salary + benefits (dependent upon experience) \n Supportive Leadership Team: Accessible, experienced managers who actively invest in employee success and growth. \n Collaborative Environment: Team-oriented culture that encourages knowledge sharing and mutual support. \n \n Ideal Requirements for the Business Systems Analyst: \n\n • A minimum of 3 years’ UK or Ireland experience working in a Business Systems Analyst\n, • Strong background in RPA (robotic process automation)\n, • Proven experience of working with ERP platforms\n, • Hands-on experience of working with automation / workflow software\n\n \n Role Responsibilities for the Business Systems Analyst: \n\n • Lead the analysis and redesign of end-to-end business processes to unlock integration and automation opportunities\n, • Partner with international stakeholders to shape clear, high-impact system and process requirements\n, • Drive integration initiatives by mapping data flows, system interactions, and future-state workflows\n, • Play a central role in cross-functional change projects, bridging business needs with technology delivery\n\n \n Recruitment Process \n 2 stage interview process \n Excited to learn more? Click apply or reach out to the MedTech recruitment team for full details! \n \n Application Process \n Evolve Selection acts as a recruitment partner on behalf of our clients. All applications are reviewed by our specialist consultants and assessed against the specific requirements of the role. Suitable candidates will be contacted for an initial discussion before being introduced to the hiring client. \n \n We appreciate every application; however, due to application volumes, we may not be able to respond to all candidates individually. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful for this particular role, however we may contact you regarding future opportunities that match your experience in line with our privacy policy. \n \n Evolve is a leading recruitment and outsourcing organisation, operating within the Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Medical Device and Life Science sectors. \n \n Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our success as a company, We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic. \n \n

Nenebrook Recruitment Group have been enlisted by a high growth Motor Retail Group with the appointment of several Dealership Accounting & Divisional Accounting Positions. \n Reporting into the Head of Finance, this is a pivotal finance role responsible for delivering accurate, timely financial reporting across the dealership or a division ensuring robust control of accounting processes, and supporting commercial decision-making. \n This position suits a hands-on, detail-driven accountant with strong motor retail experience and the ability to partner closely with operational leaders to drive performance. \n Key Responsibilities \n Financial Reporting & Control \n\n • Produce accurate monthly management accounts for the dealership, including P&L, balance sheet, cashflow and KPI packs.\n, • Complete daily, weekly and monthly financial reconciliations, ensuring all control accounts are fully balanced.\n, • Maintain strong balance sheet integrity, including stock, debtors, creditors, WIP, accruals and prepayments.\n, • Oversee manufacturer composite submissions, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.\n, • Manage VAT returns, HMRC compliance, and statutory reporting requirements.\n\n Operational & Commercial Support \n\n • Partner with the Dealership Director, Sales Manager and Aftersales Manager to analyse performance, margins, labour recovery, and departmental profitability.\n, • Provide insight on vehicle margins, bonuses, holdbacks, aged stock, and used car performance.\n, • Monitor and report on service department KPIs, including hours sold, efficiency, productivity, and recovery rates.\n, • Support forecasting, budgeting and financial planning cycles.\n\n Transactional Finance Oversight \n\n • Work closely with Transactional finance teams within the SSC, ensuring accurate processing of purchase ledger, sales ledger, cashbook and banking.\n, • Oversee vehicle invoicing, deal files, and compliance with FCA and manufacturer standards.\n, • Ensure timely processing of warranty claims, credit notes, and manufacturer payments.\n, • Manage dealership cashflow, banking, and credit control.\n\n Systems & Process Improvement \n\n • Maintain and optimise use of DMS systems (e.g., Kerridge/Keyloop, Pinnacle, CDK).\n, • Strengthen internal controls, streamline processes, and improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.\n, • Support digitalisation and automation initiatives across the finance function.\n\n Experience & Qualifications \n\n • Part-qualified or qualified AAT / ACCA / CIMA (or QBE with equivalent experience within motor retail).\n, • Proven experience as a Dealership Accountant, Assistant Accountant, or Management Accountant within the automotive sector.\n, • Strong understanding of manufacturer composites, dealership KPIs, and motor retail financial processes.\n, • Advanced Excel skills and experience with major DMS platforms.\n, • Strong analytical capability with the confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders.\n\n In Return a competitive basic salary of up to £65,000 can be offered coupled with Car, 10% Bonus and excellent benefits and career development opportunities'

Office Manager Digbeth, Birmingham - office-based Mon-Fri £40,000 - £45,000 p/a DoE Bell Cornwall Recruitment are delighted to be working with a reputable, growing professional services firm in Digbeth, Birmingham. They are looking for an Office Manager to act as the go-to-person for all things operational, HR, compliance, and administration in their Birmingham head office. Duties and responsibilities of the Office Manager will include (but are not limited to): All HR administration tasks including onboarding starters, full leaver process, any employee contract changes, managing absences and annual leave requests, and liaising with external consultant for more high-level matters. Management of compliance processes for the business including ISO and health and safety accreditations including preparations for audit and responsibility for annual renewal processes. Full responsibility for all ad-hoc administration for the business such as company communications, ordering stationary, directing phone calls, and meeting and greeting visitors coming into the office. Working closely with 5 directors including setting the agenda and taking actions from quarterly board meeting and management meetings. Ad-hoc facilities management for any building work in the office, car park queries or any other general office management matters for the business. Experience required: Must have considerable experience in an office manager or practice manager role, with evidence of managing a fast-paced, professional environment. Must have HR experience and a basic knowledge of HR best practice. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. A can-do attitude and a 'no job too small' outlook. Happy in the office 5 days a week, being the go-to presence. A fantastic opportunity for an Office Manager seeking a new challenge in a busy, fast-paced role. INDHP Interested? Please click the 'APPLY' button now! BCR aim to get back to all successful applicants within 24 hours however if you have not received a response within this period then it may be that your application has been unsuccessful. BELL CORNWALL RECRUITMENT We want to make finding a job that you will love as effortless as possible and can offer evening appointments to fit around your working life. Love Work Be Happy Follow BCR on Twitter @LoveWorkBeHappy to view all of the latest jobs. (For the purposes of recruiting for this vacancy Bell Cornwall Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency. Bell Cornwall Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer who welcomes applications from all age groups)

Head of Product & PropositionSalary:£100,000 - £120,000, based on skills and experience Contract Type: Permanent – 35 hours a weekLocation: Hybrid working (office based in Birmingham) – typically 2 days in the office per week Closing Date: 31st July 2026 Shape Brighter Futures with Wesleyan Established in 1841, Wesleyan help trusted professionals—GPs, hospital doctors, dentists, and teachers—secure their financial future. Today, we’re proud to continue that mission with passion and purpose. If you’re looking for a role where your expertise makes a real impact, and you want to work in a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and integrity, we’d love to hear from you. Find out more about who we are: About Wesleyan Make a Difference in Product Development & Strategy As the Head of Product and Proposition you will lead the future of Wesleyan’s offer to its customers. Ensuring excellent customer outcomes for customers, including reacting to and improving products under new market and regulatory trends. Leading in in-flight activity under the product and proposition roadmap to bring compelling financial products and financial planning propositions to market under programmes including the Advice Transformation programme, work on the Digital and D2C proposition and others, with a particular focus on wealth solutions for our key professions, envisioning future customer needs and assisting with the activity to digitally leapfrog, creating future-facing ideas which will improve our offerings to customers and help the Society grow over time.Your Impact Here’s how you’ll make a difference: \n\n • Leads the Product and Proposition thinking in the Advice Transformation programme, to envisage the future product and proposition strategy of Wesleyan and consider future mechanisms for product governance and proposition management to align with a forward facing, agile business.\n, • Supports the development of our D2C proposition and our digital experience, leading on digital propositions and understanding customer engagement preferences.\n, • Oversees the execution of the Society’s day-to-day product activity, acting as member of the Product Governance Committee and the Customer Committee, input to ensure good outcomes, Consumer Duty compliance and excellent communications to stakeholders at Board and Executive level.\n, • Works closely with the With Profits function to ensure good quality With Profits products, including close alignment with With Profits Actuary and With Profits Committee to ensure appropriate outcomes.\n, • Works with the Investment Strategy team to deliver good quality product propositions and fund propositions which can then be delivered in the Investment Strategy area.\n, • Leads the consideration of the future of the Protection proposition with the Lead Protection Product Manager, including digital and other channel opportunities.\n, • Coordinates with the Head of Product (Wealth Platform) to optimise the product offering provided on our wealth platform.\n, • Considers optimal alignment of existing propositions in General Insurance, Mortgages and other third party broking, and how this supports the core advice and investment propositions of the Society. \nWhat You’ll Bring\n\n, • Proven experience as a Product Manager within Financial Services, with a strong track record of delivering customer-centric products and propositions.\n, • Solid understanding of customer behaviours, market dynamics, and emerging industry trends, including awareness of AI-driven solutions and their application in product development.\n, • In-depth knowledge of the regulatory and compliance landscape, with the ability to operate effectively within highly regulated environments.\n, • Demonstrated leadership capability, with experience managing and developing teams, as well as influencing broader organisational change and transformation initiatives.\n, • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage, influence, and align senior stakeholders across business and technology functions.\n, • Strong working knowledge of product management methodologies, including roadmap development, customer research design, and facilitation of design sprints.\n, • Experience acting as a business lead on large, complex programmes, with accountability for delivery from concept through to execution.\n, • Proven ability to contribute to and lead the development of advice and digital propositions, combining customer insight with commercial and strategic thinking. \nBenefits That Work for You We believe rewards should reflect the life you live. Here’s what you can expect: \n\n, • Annual bonus to recognise your contribution.\n, • 28 days holiday (plus a culture day!) – rising to 30 days with service.\n, • Flexible hybrid working for better work-life balance.\n, • Company pension scheme – matched plus 2% (up to 10%).\n, • Free secure underground Birmingham city centre parking (subject to availability, weekend use included).\n, • Salary sacrifice schemes that help you provide the things that matter – to include PMI, Electric Vehicle Leasing and cashback on everyday essentials. \n, • Enhanced family leave and two volunteering days to give back to causes you care about.\n, • Car allowance\n, • PMI cover\n Discover the full range of benefits: Wesleyan Careers Rewards Why Wesleyan? We’re building a culture where everyone belongs. Diversity isn’t just a policy—it’s part of who we are. Whatever your background, we want you to feel valued and empowered to thrive. We’re proud supporters of the ABI Making Flexible Work campaign, which means we’re open to discussing flexible working, job shares, and part-time options. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know—we’re here to support you.

Grade/Salary: Band Hay 1 (£74,454 to £84,792)Contract Type: Full time, PermanentWorking Pattern: 37 hours per week, Monday - FridayLocation: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid)Closing Date: 12/07/2026Sandwell Councils Finance Division is seeking a detailed Head of Revenues, Benefits and Transactional Services to join its team based in Oldbury, West Midlands. The organisation operates to a hybrid working model.The purpose of the role is to provide strategic and operational leadership for Revenues, Benefits and Transactional Services, developing and delivering clear operational plans that maximise performance, value for money and resident outcomes. It leads a broad portfolio including Council Tax, Business Rates, Benefits, Corporate Debt, Adult Social Care charging and payments, Accounts Payable and Receivable, and customer contact services. The postholder will act as the Councils lead for income collection and welfare administration, ensuring full legislative compliance, effective policy development (including the Council Tax Reduction scheme), and a high-quality, customer-focused service.The role drives continuous improvement and digital transformation, modernising collection and transactional processes, embedding a single view of debt, and expanding automation and self-service to improve efficiency and resilience. It is accountable for effective debt recovery, supplier and customer relationships, adult social care financial assessments and payments, and the delivery of welfare support and hardship schemes. The postholder will also champion safeguarding and support for vulnerable residents, oversee statutory returns and subsidy claims to protect Council income, and ensure external funding opportunities are maximised while financial risk is tightly controlled.Attributes that you would bring to the role:Significant, demonstrable leadership experience in Revenues and Benefits, to include - project management, people management, budget management, performance management and best value.A deep understanding of the relevant legislation, policy, and best practice.A proven track record of delivering service improvement, transformation, and operational excellence.A commitment to delivering exemplary customer service.Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.An understanding of local government decision making and governance and experience of working with elected members.The confidence to lead change and the passion to make a real difference for Sandwells residents.Why Sandwell Council?At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values-led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, youll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough.To be considered , please submit a CV and supporting statement.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible.If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know.We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council.We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role.If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team by visiting our website.If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV.If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, would like to request reasonable adjustments to assist you in this process please contact us directly.REF-229 437TPBN1_UKTJ

Location: Birmingham (Hybrid Working, 2 days per week on-site)Contract: Interim, 3-6 MonthsHays Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading public sector organisation in the search for an experienced Interim Head of Cultural Change & Engagement. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic leader with a strong background in organisational development, employee engagement, transformation, and cultural change to play a key role in shaping and embedding a people-focused transformation agenda.Working closely with senior leadership and People & Culture teams, you will be responsible for developing and delivering engagement strategies that drive cultural transformation, improve employee experience, and support the successful delivery of organisational change initiatives. \n Key Responsibilities \n Strategic Leadership \n\n • Lead the development and delivery of cultural change and employee engagement strategies aligned to organisational objectives.\n, • Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on engagement, culture, communications, and organisational transformation.\n, • Design and implement engagement initiatives that support the successful adoption of new ways of working and organisational change programmes.\n, • Anticipate communication challenges and ensure effective messaging that supports transformation and cultural ambitions.\n, • Collaborate across leadership teams to ensure alignment of engagement activities and organisational priorities.\n\n Culture, Engagement & Transformation \n\n • Drive organisation-wide cultural change initiatives to embed desired values, behaviours, and ways of working.\n, • Lead engagement campaigns and interventions that increase employee understanding, participation, and commitment to transformation objectives.\n, • Partner with Organisational Development, Change, and Transformation teams to ensure engagement activities reinforce change outcomes.\n, • Champion employee feedback mechanisms and ensure employee voice is considered throughout transformation programmes.\n, • Develop initiatives that enhance the overall employee experience across all touchpoints.\n\n People & Policy Development \n\n • Work closely with HR and policy teams to review, develop, and embed people policies, frameworks, and guidance.\n, • Ensure organisational values are reflected in policies, procedures, and leadership behaviours.\n, • Support leaders and managers in building their capability to effectively communicate and lead through change.\n\n Operational Delivery \n\n • Develop robust governance, planning, and evaluation frameworks to measure engagement effectiveness and cultural impact.\n, • Use workforce insights, feedback, and performance data to continuously improve engagement approaches.\n, • Support the development and enhancement of digital employee platforms and self-service resources.\n, • Monitor policy adoption, employee engagement levels, and transformation outcomes using data-driven insights.\n\n Stakeholder Management \n\n • Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the organisation.\n, • Represent the organisation at internal and external forums where cultural change, engagement, and transformation expertise is required.\n, • Act as a visible leader and ambassador for organisational culture and change initiatives.\n\n About YouTo be successful in this role, you will have: \n\n • Significant experience leading large-scale cultural change and organisational transformation programmes.\n, • A strong background in employee engagement, internal communications, organisational development, or change management.\n, • Proven ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders and executive leadership teams.\n, • Experience designing and implementing employee engagement strategies that deliver measurable outcomes.\n, • Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.\n, • Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data and insights to drive decision-making.\n, • Experience working within complex public sector or large organisational environments would be highly advantageous.\n, • A collaborative leadership style with the ability to inspire and engage teams during periods of change.\n\n To apply, please send across your updated CV, or reach out for a confidential discussion if you are interested in this opportunity. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

We are partnering with a high-growth, private equity backed professional services group, based in Solihull, West Midlands, embarking on an ambitious buy-and-build journey. With significant capital investment and a strong pipeline of acquisitions, this is a rare opportunity to join at a pivotal stage and play a key role in shaping the financial strategy and value creation agenda. \n As Head of FP&A, you will operate at the centre of the business, working closely with the CFO, investors, and senior leadership team, to deliver strategic insights, drive performance, and support an active M&A programme. \n This is a highly visible leadership role based at the head offices in Solihull, with responsibility for building and leading a best-in-class FP&A function in a fast-paced, acquisitive environment. \n Responsibilities to include: \n\n • As Head of FP&A, lead the Group's planning cycle, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range strategic modelling\n, • Deliver high-quality board and investor reporting tailored to a private equity audience\n, • Play a central role in M&A activity, including financial modelling, business cases, and due diligence support\n, • Drive post-acquisition integration, ensuring consistency in reporting and performance tracking across the Group\n, • Provide deep commercial insight, supporting operational leaders to improve performance and profitability\n, • Lead change and transformation initiatives, improving reporting, processes, systems, and data integrity\n\n Candidate profile required: \n\n • Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)\n, • Significant FP&A leadership experience within a private equity backed business\n, • Strong exposure to M&A activity and buy-and-build strategies\n, • Proven experience driving change and improving reporting, processes, and systems\n, • Advanced financial modelling and Excel skills\n, • Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence at senior level\n\n What's on offer: \n £90,000 - £110,000 + benefits to include bonus \n Solihull based (Hybrid) \n At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Head of Commercial Property\n Midlands | Competitive Salary + Hybrid Working + Excellent Benefits \n Are you an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor ready to take the next step into a leadership role, or an established Head of Department looking for a fresh challenge with genuine autonomy? \n I'm working with a highly regarded Midlands law firm that is looking to appoint a Head of Commercial Property to lead its well-established and successful team. This is a rare opportunity to inherit an existing client base, work alongside experienced legal professionals, and play a pivotal role in the continued growth of the department. \n The firm has built an outstanding reputation for delivering practical, commercial advice while maintaining long-standing client relationships across the region. You'll be joining a collaborative, supportive culture where quality of service and client care are genuinely at the heart of everything they do. The Opportunity\n As Head of Commercial Property, you'll lead a respected department with responsibility for both fee earning and the strategic direction of the team. You'll enjoy a broad and high-quality caseload while mentoring and developing colleagues, helping to drive the department forward. \n Your work will include: \n\n • Acquisitions and disposals of commercial property\n, • Landlord and tenant matters, including leases and renewals\n, • Development and regeneration projects\n, • Property finance and refinancing transactions\n, • Portfolio management for a diverse client base\n, • Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and support staff\n, • Supporting business development and strengthening existing client relationships\n, • Contributing to the strategic growth and success of the department\nAbout You\n You'll be a commercially minded Commercial Property Solicitor with strong technical expertise and proven experience managing complex transactions. Previous leadership or supervisory experience would be advantageous, although ambitious Senior Associates or Partners looking to step into a Head of Department role are also encouraged to apply. \n You'll ideally have: \n\n • Significant experience in Commercial Property law\n, • Strong client relationship management and business development skills\n, • The ability to lead, mentor and inspire a team\n, • A commercial, pragmatic approach to delivering legal advice\n, • Excellent communication and organisational skills\nWhat's on Offer?\n\n, • A genuine Head of Department opportunity with autonomy to shape the team\n, • A well-established department with an existing and loyal client base\n, • High-quality commercial property work across a varied client portfolio\n, • A supportive and collaborative working environment\n, • Clear opportunities to influence the future direction of the practice\n, • Competitive salary, bonus and comprehensive benefits package\n, • Flexible and hybrid working options\n\n If you're interested in exploring a confidential conversation about this opportunity, I'd be delighted to discuss the role in more detail. Whether you're actively looking or simply curious about what's available in the Midlands market, feel free to get in touch for a discreet conversation. \n At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Interim Head of Cultural Change and Engagement to join a large, complex, people-focused organisation on an interim basis. \n \n Based in Birmingham, paying £400pd and offering hybrid working, this senior assignment will play a key role in shaping and delivering strategic engagement activity that supports cultural change, organisational transformation and improved employee experience. \n \n This opportunity will suit an experienced interim change, engagement or internal communications leader who is confident operating at senior level, working across a matrix environment and translating people and culture priorities into clear, meaningful and measurable engagement strategies. \n \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Leading the design and delivery of strategic engagement and communication approaches that support people and culture transformation priorities\n, • Developing and embedding cultural change strategies that enable meaningful dialogue, strengthen employee engagement and support organisational transformation\n, • Acting as a strategic adviser to senior leaders on engagement, internal communications and change messaging across a complex stakeholder landscape\n, • Working closely with people, organisational development, communications, analytics and policy teams to align engagement activity with wider transformation objectives\n, • Using audience insight, feedback and performance data to evaluate engagement interventions, shape messaging and drive continuous improvement\n, • Supporting the development of digital employee experience platforms, self-service content and people-related communication channels\n, • Championing a consistent employee experience by ensuring policies, processes, values and engagement approaches reinforce the desired organisational culture\n\n \n Experience required: \n\n • Extensive experience in a senior engagement, cultural change, organisational development or internal communications role\n, • A proven track record of developing and delivering multi-channel engagement or communications strategies within a complex organisation\n, • Strong experience of using insight, employee voice, performance metrics and evaluation to inform change activity and demonstrate impact\n, • Confidence advising and influencing senior stakeholders, with the ability to navigate competing priorities in a politically aware environment\n, • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex transformation priorities into clear and engaging messages\n, • Available at short notice or immediately, with the ability to add value quickly in a temporary/interim assignment\n\n \n James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. \n \n At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Audit & Compliance Manager- Construction Industry \n Up to £75K + Car Allowance + Bens. ( Hybrid ) Birmingham office based 2x per week \n Elite Audit & Finance Recruitment are working in partnership for a leading UK infrastructure and construction business. The newly set up Audit & Compliance department in this growing UK business are looking for a suitable Audit & Compliance Manager to reporting into the Director of Audit and Compliance. This role will be a pivotal position in the new department overseeing a small team. \n Role Summary \n The Internal Audit & Compliance Manager is responsible for overseeing internal audit activities and ensuring robust financial, operational, and compliance controls across the business’ functions, regions, and projects. \n This role supports the Head of Audit, Risk and Compliance in delivering the internal audit strategy and shaping the wider assurance agenda. The postholder leads a blended team of three Regional Auditors and an Internal Audit & Compliance Lead (Central Functions). \n They are accountable for delivering a risk-based internal audit plan and integrating insights from wider business assurance activities—such as Quality Consultant reviews and Quantity Surveyor-led peer reviews—to form a cohesive and intelligence-led assurance view. \n The role works collaboratively with central functions, business units, and project teams to improve control effectiveness, strengthen compliance with ISO standards, and drive continuous improvement. \n Key Responsibilities \n Leadership & Strategy \n\n • Support delivery of the internal audit strategy, working closely with the Head of Audit, Risk and Compliance.\n, • Provide visible leadership to the internal audit team, ensuring clear accountability, consistency of approach, and professional development across four direct reports.\n, • Champion a culture of risk awareness, learning, and accountability.\n\n Audit Delivery \n\n • Lead the development and execution of the internal audit plan.\n, • Oversee audits of central functions (e.g. Finance, HR, Procurement, IT, Commercial).\n, • Direct and support regional auditors conducting project and field audits.\n, • Ensure alignment with ISO standards () and audit best practice.\n, • Embed a standardised, risk-based audit methodology across all audit activity.\n, • Track and report audit outcomes and follow-up actions to the Head of Audit, Risk and Compliance.\n\n Integrated Assurance & Learning \n\n • Consolidate assurance insights from internal audits, BSI audits, regional Quality Consultant reviews, and peer reviews by Quantity Surveyors.\n, • Identify recurring themes, control failures, and improvement opportunities across functions and regions.\n, • Translate audit and assurance outputs into actionable insights for governance and performance improvement.\n\n Business Engagement & Impact \n\n • Advise on control enhancements and process improvements.\n, • Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, financial systems and business operations.\n, • Coordinate external audit, analyse recommendations and lead improvement programmes.\n, • Act as an assurance partner to senior stakeholders, including project leads, commercial teams, and heads of function.\n\n Reporting & Governance \n\n • Produce high-quality reports, dashboards and thematic summaries for executive review.\n, • Contribute audit insights to management reviews, IMS improvement planning, and risk mitigation discussions.\n, • Support BSI certification and re-certification planning.\n\n What we are looking for: \n · Audit, Compliance or risk experience ideally in construction or engineering \n · Strong knowledge of ISO standards and internal control frameworks \n · Demonstrated experience managing multi-site audit teams \n · Strong technical and commercial acumen. \n · Awareness of risk and mitigation strategies. \n · Ability to work independently and within a team. \n · High attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines. \n · Excellent communication and presentation skills. \n · Proactive, improvement-focused and outcome-oriented \n · Comfortable navigating matrix environments and managing across regions \n Full driving license required. \n Please send in your CV details to Rachael Terry for more information \n Education: \n\n • Bachelor's (preferred)\n\n Experience: \n\n • ISO standards: 5 years (required)\n, • Audit multi-site: 5 years (required)\n\n

We are a well established business with a strong history stretching back over 150 years in many industrial sectors. Our business is industrial fasteners and fixing systems. We need a proactive, autonomous Senior Business Development Manager, ideally based in the Midlands or North of the UK to help us continue our aggressive growth plans! BASIC SALARY: £70,000 - £90,000 BENEFITS:· Bonus / Commission · Pension 12% employer contribution · 25 days holiday + stats LOCATION: Field based, occasional visits to our head office in Lincolnshire COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Birmingham, Manchester, Nottingham, Sheffield, Leicester, Stoke-on-Trent, Leeds, or anywhere in between JOB DESCRIPTION: Business Development Manager - Fasteners, Industrial As one of our Senior Business Development Managers your key responsibility is to grow our business in your territory. Reporting directly to the Sales Director (also based in the UK), you will form a crucial part of our sales team. This is a new business focussed role so you will thrive on chasing the sale and then moving to the next opportunity. Your drive will be moving onto the next prospect. As well as this you will also: · Ensure we effectively market map our target customers and industries and maintain CRM system information, so we know our metrics in terms of success · Contribute towards the sales strategy for the business in your territory · Oversee and manage all new business opportunities · Develop and grow existing and new customer accounts · Stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities, sales performance & market shifts etc. REQUIREMENTS: Business Development Manager - Fasteners, Industrial This is an opportunity to join an established business in an exciting period of growth and diversification, we are well known in our more prominent sectors but we are keen to grown in other industries so we are open to strong sales professionals from various industries including, Consumer Electronics, Medical, Pharmaceutical, Garden, Renewable Energy, Automotive, Aerospace, Home appliances etc. Whatever your background, you are ready to join an international business with big growth ambitions. Ideally you will have: · A technical or business qualification or equivalent experience in a relatable field · Prolonged experience of managing your own diary and prospecting defined markets with little or no supervision · The drive and desire to always be looking for the next sale, this role really will suit someone who is always looking for the next deal · Experience of generating your own business on a large scale, we are looking to grow so we need people with experience of multi million £ deals · A clear understanding of the metrics around success · A natural ability to manage customer accounts and maximize each relationship It would be ideal if you have worked in an industrial environment and if you have a technical sales background where the sale is solution based this would also be highly beneficial. Ultimately the right person with the right attitude and drive is the most important thing. THE COMPANY: We are a well-established global fastener business, currently embarking on a period of rapid growth we are one of the leading players in our field working with some of the most recognisable brands in the world. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets and worked with the following products and/or services: Area Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Territory Sales Manager, Technical Sales Manager, Sales Manager, Aerospace, Industrial Consumables, Industrial Sales, Automotive, Garden, Renewable Energy, White Goods, Consumer electronics, Medical Equipment, Fasteners, Adhesives, Manufacturing. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: MT18545, Wallace Hind Selection

Head of Sales - Contract Fabrics \n Job Title: Head of Sales - Contract FabricsIndustry Sector: Fabrics, Contract Fabrics, Commercial Fabrics, Wall Coverings, Vinyl Wallcoverings, Furniture, Upholstery, Interior Building Products, Interiors, Flooring Products, Tiles, Wallpapers, Lighting, Suspended Ceilings, Ceramics, Acoustic, Interiors, Specification Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Specifications, Specifiers, A&D, Architects, Interior Designers, National Sales Manager, Head of Sales, Sales Director, Senior Sales \n Area to be covered: NationalRemuneration: £90,000 + up to 50% bonus on top \n Benefits: hybrid company car or £5,500 car allowance & benefits packageThe role of the Head of Sales - Contract Fabrics will involve: \n\n • Head of Sales / National Sales Manager position promoting our clients manufactured range of wall coverings and fabrics into the commercial interior sector\n, • Majority of your time will be spent managing, developing & coaching a team of 12 Area Business Managers & Key Account Managers\n, • Will be a player manager dealing with key accounts / selling to interior designers, architects, furniture manufacturers, OEM’s, hotel chains, NHS, restaurants, pubs and end users\n, • Set budgets for the team and strategically map the company’s sales growth\n, • Project sizes up to £200,000, typically £40,000\n\n The ideal applicant will be a Head of Sales - Contract Fabrics with: \n\n • Must have people management experience in the construction sector\n, • Must have specification sales experience\n, • Ideally interiors products experience however would be open to construction / building products backgrounds as long as you’re a people manager and sold via interior designers and architects A&D\n, • Consultative in approach/ relationship builder\n, • Vibrant, fresh and enthusiastic\n, • Autonomous, driven and excellent territory planning skills\n\n Mitchell Maguire is a specialist construction field sales recruitment consultancy, dealing exclusively with construction field sales jobs, construction field sales vacancies and specification field sales positions within: Fabrics, Contract Fabrics, Commercial Fabrics, Wall Coverings, Vinyl Wallcoverings, Furniture, Upholstery, Interior Building Products, Interiors, Flooring Products, Tiles, Wallpapers, Lighting, Suspended Ceilings, Ceramics, Acoustic, Interiors, Specification Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Specifications, Specifiers, A&D, Architects, Interior Designers, National Sales Manager, Head of Sales, Sales Director, Senior Sales

Commercial Property Solicitor/Head of Team – Black Country \n Join this leading firm as the Head of Commercial Property \n Our client is looking for a dynamic and experienced Commercial Property Solicitor to lead an established and thriving Commercial Property Team at its Black Country office. \n This is an exceptional opportunity for a Senior Legal Professional ready to take on a leadership role. You’ll oversee a high-quality caseload of commercial property matters while providing strategic direction and mentorship to the team. The firm is seeking someone with extensive experience across a broad spectrum of commercial property work, strong leadership skills and a client-first mindset. \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Manage a diverse caseload of commercial property transactions\n, • Lead and supervise the Commercial Property Team\n, • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients\n, • Contribute to the firm’s business development and growth initiatives\n\n On Offer: \n\n • A senior leadership role within a highly regarded regional law firm\n, • A collaborative and supportive working environment\n, • Full administrative support\n, • Genuine opportunities for career progression and involvement in firm-wide projects\n\n About You: \n You will have a minimum of 5 years’ PQE in commercial property law, proven leadership experience and a track record of delivering outstanding client service. Excellent communication, team management and organisational skills are essential. \n Apply \n If you’re ready to lead with confidence and make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact Rebecca Healey at G2 Legal Recruitment or apply online! \n #INDCATN

Point of Sale TechnicianSalary: £27,440Contract Type: 12 month FTC– 35 hours a weekLocation: Hybrid working (office based in Birmingham) – typically 2 days in the office per week Shape Brighter Futures with Wesleyan Established in 1841, Wesleyan help trusted professionals—GPs, hospital doctors, dentists, and teachers—secure their financial future. Today, we’re proud to continue that mission with passion and purpose. If you’re looking for a role where your expertise makes a real impact, and you want to work in a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and integrity, we’d love to hear from you. Find out more about who we are: About Wesleyan Make a Difference as a Point of Sale Technician As a Point of Sale Technician, you will play a key role within the Advice and Operations function, supporting both field-based and head office teams with technical queries relating to the Customer Relationship Management and Point of Sale systems, as well as the wider financial advice process. Acting as a subject matter expert, you will help ensure advisers and colleagues can deliver a seamless customer experience by providing system support, resolving technical issues, and driving continuous improvements. You will also contribute to system enhancements, change initiatives, and business transformation projects, ensuring any updates are effectively implemented and do not adversely impact advisers, customers, or the advice process.Your Impact Here’s how you’ll make a difference: \n\n • Act as the first point of contact for advisers and internal teams, providing expert support for Point of Sale systems, Customer Relationship Management tools, and advice process queries.\n, • Investigate, diagnose, and resolve technical and process-related issues, working closely with technology and business teams to ensure prompt and effective outcomes.\n, • Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business to support system enhancements, manage change, and improve the adviser experience.\n, • Monitor and manage incidents, service requests, and system performance, ensuring service standards are met and recurring issues are identified and addressed.\n, • Provide training, onboarding, and ongoing support to advisers, helping them make the most of business systems and processes.\n, • Produce and maintain client illustrations, business reports, management information, and key operational data to support business performance and decision-making.\n, • Contribute to business transformation projects, system upgrades, and new initiatives by providing subject matter expertise and ensuring minimal disruption to advisers and customers.\n, • Drive continuous improvement by reviewing processes, maintaining documentation, sharing best practice, and identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and service delivery.\nWhat You’ll Bring\n\n, • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and databases, with the ability to work confidently with data and business systems.\n, • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.\n, • A high level of accuracy and attention to detail, ensuring work is completed to a consistently high standard.\n, • Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads effectively within a fast-paced and changing environment.\n, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work across both business and technical teams.\n, • A proactive and continuous improvement mindset, with a focus on enhancing processes, systems, and customer outcomes.\n, • A collaborative team player who enjoys supporting colleagues, sharing knowledge, and building positive working relationships.\n, • Experience of customer relationship management systems, point of sale technology, financial services, or advice processes would be advantageous, as would knowledge of information technology service management principles or a financial planning qualification.\nBenefits That Work for You We believe rewards should reflect the life you live. Here’s what you can expect: \n\n, • Annual bonus to recognise your contribution.\n, • 28 days holiday (plus a culture day!) – rising to 30 days with service.\n, • Flexible hybrid working for better work-life balance.\n, • Company pension scheme – matched plus 2% (up to 10%).\n, • Free secure underground Birmingham city centre parking (subject to availability, weekend use included).\n, • Salary sacrifice schemes that help you provide the things that matter – to include PMI, Electric Vehicle Leasing and cashback on everyday essentials. \n, • Enhanced family leave and two volunteering days to give back to causes you care about.\n Discover the full range of benefits: Wesleyan Careers Rewards Why Wesleyan? We’re building a culture where everyone belongs. Diversity isn’t just a policy—it’s part of who we are. Whatever your background, we want you to feel valued and empowered to thrive. We’re proud supporters of the ABI Making Flexible Work campaign, which means we’re open to discussing flexible working, job shares, and part-time options. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know—we’re here to support you. What to Know Before Applying\n\n, • Right to Work: We’re unable to provide VISA sponsorship, so you’ll need the legal right to live and work in the UK. \n, • Advert Closing: We typically advertise for two weeks but may close early if we receive a high volume of applications—apply early to avoid disappointment. \nReady to Shape Your Future? Apply today and join us in creating brighter financial futures—for our customers, our members, and you.

Head of Service - Young Adults Commissioning \n Local Authority | Birmingham (3 days per week on-site)£450-£600 per day (Inside IR35) 6-9 Month Interim Contract \n A forward-thinking Local Authority is looking to appoint an experienced Head of Service - Young Adults Commissioning to lead commissioning activity across a diverse portfolio of services supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic people.The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping services, driving transformation and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred support across the borough. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead the commissioning and development of services for adults with learning disabilities and autistic people.\n, • Deliver strategic commissioning plans that support independence, inclusion and improved outcomes.\n, • Manage provider relationships across supported living, residential, day opportunities and community-based services.\n, • Lead service redesign and transformation initiatives.\n, • Work collaboratively with operational services, health partners and key stakeholders.\n, • Provide oversight of associated financial operations and statutory processes.\n\n Essential Experience \n\n • Extensive senior commissioning experience within Adult Social Care.\n, • Proven track record leading Learning Disabilities and/or Autism commissioning services within a Local Authority.\n, • Strong understanding of market management, contract management and service transformation.\n, • Experience managing or overseeing financial operations, including: client charging and financial assessments; appointeeship and deputyship functions; income management processes; financial governance and safeguarding arrangements\n, • Demonstrable experience operating at Head of Service level or equivalent.\n, • Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and programme delivery skills.\n\n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Birmingham | Hybrid Working 6-Month Interim ContractHays are delighted to be working in partnership with a large local authority to recruit an experienced Director to lead a significant programme of property-led regeneration, housing growth and transformation activity. \n This is a high-profile leadership opportunity for a commercially minded property and regeneration professional with a proven track record of delivering complex development programmes, driving organisational transformation and working successfully across both public and private sector partnerships. \n The Opportunity \n Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Place, Prosperity and Sustainability, you will play a pivotal role in delivering the Council's regeneration ambitions while supporting key property-oriented Improvement & Recovery Plan objectives.You will lead the transformation of the Council's approach to property, regeneration and development delivery, ensuring major projects are delivered at pace, within financial parameters and in line with the Council's strategic objectives.The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping a professional, commercially focused property, development and regeneration function capable of delivering and enabling significant development opportunities, housing growth, capital receipts and inclusive economic growth across the city. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead the delivery of a property and housing development-led regeneration programme aligned to wider directorate and corporate objectives.\n, • Drive the Major Projects workstream, ensuring projects are delivered effectively whilst maximising investment opportunities.\n, • Take strategic ownership of key regeneration schemes.\n, • Support the delivery of the Council's asset disposal and capital receipts programme.\n, • Transform and integrate regen, housing development and project management functions into a commercially astute, high-performing service.\n, • Enhance partnerships working with internal and external stakeholders and develop strong relationships with developers, investors, funding bodies and strategic partners.\n, • Embed robust programme management, performance monitoring and risk management frameworks.\n, • Champion innovation, commercial thinking and continuous improvement across regeneration and development teams.\n, • Provide visible and inspirational leadership to multidisciplinary teams throughout a period of significant transformation.\n\n About YouWe are keen to speak with senior regeneration leaders who can demonstrate: \n\n • Extensive experience leading major regeneration, development and property portfolios.\n, • Strong knowledge of the full development life cycle including feasibility, land assembly, acquisitions, development appraisal, funding, planning, delivery and disposal.\n, • A proven track record delivering large-scale mixed-use regeneration and housing schemes.\n, • A demonstrable understanding of the complexity of dealing with a large asset base whilst leveraging this to deliver often competing priorities\n, • Experience influencing and managing complex stakeholder environments including elected members, senior executives, developers, investors and public sector partners.\n, • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance financial performance alongside social, environmental and community outcomes.\n, • Exceptional leadership, communication and negotiation skills.\n, • Experience driving transformational change and creating high-performing teams.\n, • The credibility and confidence to challenge constructively while building collaborative relationships.\n, • A proactive, delivery-focused approach combined with strong strategic thinking.\n\n Ideal Background \n This role would particularly suit candidates who have operated at Director, Assistant Director, Head of Regeneration, Head of Development, Head of Property, Development Director, Regeneration Director or Strategic Asset's leadership level within local government and in a core or large city environment. \n Experience delivering complex regeneration programmes involving large-scale housing growth, town and city centre regeneration, public-private partnerships, development vehicles, capital programmes and investment projects will be highly advantageous. \n If you have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your updated CV today, or contact us for a confidential conversation. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Job title: Associate Commercial Lead (two roles) Department: Finance Reporting to: Head of Commercial Location: Hybrid working – Birmingham office as necessary, typically 1 day per week Contract: Fixed-term contract for 24 months for a short-term project or piece of work Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week) Salary: £42,000 per annum Grade: 12 This role is open to secondments, with salary to be discussed where secondment arrangements apply. The role: As an Associate Commercial Lead, you will support the delivery of commercial excellence across the Commission by managing commercial activity throughout the end-to-end commercial lifecycle. The role works collaboratively with stakeholders to develop commercial strategies, deliver procurements, manage supplier and contract performance, and ensure commercial decisions support organisational objectives, value for money and responsible stewardship of public funds. You will provide expert commercial advice, challenge and assurance to our business areas, helping stakeholders understand commercial opportunities, risks and obligations whilst driving continuous improvement in commercial practice. Our offer to you: - Civil Service Pension, with 28.97% employer contribution - 26 days’ holiday, rising to 29 days after two years’ service (pro rata) - Holiday purchase scheme (option to buy up to five extra days’ annual leave) - Flexible working & family friendly policies - Ergonomic, fully accessible office, very close to Birmingham New Street Station - Open, collaborative and people focused culture Your responsibilities: Commercial Strategy and Planning - Contribute to the development and implementation of our commercial strategy that supports organisational priorities and aligns with our functional standard. - Forecast and manage commercial requirements within assigned business areas. - Analyse market conditions, supplier capability, demand forecasts and organisational needs to inform commercial decisions. - Support the maintenance of the Commission's commercial pipeline to ensure sufficient planning and delivery timescales. - Identify opportunities to achieve efficiencies, savings and broader organisational value through commercial activity. Procurement and Sourcing - Lead and support end-to-end procurement activity using appropriate public sector routes to market. - Develop sourcing strategies that achieve value for money, compliance and organisational outcomes. - Work with stakeholders to define business requirements, evaluate options, and assess benefits and risks. - Conduct market engagement and supplier discussions. - Support negotiations with suppliers. - Ensure procurement activity complies with legislation, policy, governance and assurance requirements. Contract and Supplier Relationship Management - Act as the commercial lead for designated contracts and supplier relationships. - Support effective contract management through governance, performance monitoring, risk management and change control. - Develop constructive supplier relationships. - Support contract mobilisation, transition, renewal and exit planning activities. - Identify and escalate commercial risks, ensuring appropriate mitigations are in place throughout the contract lifecycle. Stakeholder Management and Commercial Advice - Build strong collaborative relationships with stakeholders across the Commission. - Provide professional commercial advice and challenge to support effective decision making. - Influence stakeholders to adopt commercially sound solutions that deliver organisational objectives. - Communicate complex commercial information clearly and concisely to a diverse audience. Commercial Governance, Risk and Capability - Apply commercial policies, procedures and governance requirements consistently. - Support commercial assurance activities and maintain accurate commercial records. - Uphold high standards of commercial ethics, integrity and transparency. What we’re looking for: Essential criteria (assessed at shortlisting and interview): - Excellent knowledge of public sector procurement principles and commercial governance gained through demonstrable experience in a procurement, commercial, contract management or supplier management role in the Public Sector. - Good understanding of end-to-end commercial lifecycle management. - Experience of delivering value for money through commercial activity, negotiation, procurement or contract management. - Ability to identify, assess and manage commercial risks. Your application: To apply for this position, please see the Gambling Commission careers website. The Gambling Commission have an anonymised recruitment process, so you should not attach a CV to your application. Instead, application questions will ask you to evidence how your personal skills, qualities and experience match the essential criteria for the role. In the event of a high volume of applications, we will prioritise candidates based on their strength in the Commercial Strategies & Planning capability, in the above Essential Criteria. The selection process for this vacancy will be comprised of a 10-minute presentation and an in-person interview. The discussion subject for your presentation will be shared when you are invited to interview. To prepare for your interview, please familiarise yourself with the STAR technique for answering interview questions. The closing date for this role is midnight on 2nd August 2026. Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 10th August 2026. Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying as we are unable to provide visa sponsorship. About us: The Gambling Commission is the regulatory authority responsible for overseeing and regulating gambling activities in the United Kingdom

Specsavers. A household name and a Highstreet staple. And you could be part of the team. \n Specsavers Solihull are looking for a new Dispensing Optician to join their team. The focus at this store, is about pulling together and working as a team to ensure that our valued patients have an excellent experience. Become our new Dispensing Optician at Specsavers Solihull - a highly successful store with a great reputation for staff progression and the very highest standards of customer care. \n What's on Offer? \n\n • A annual salary depending on experience up to £35,000\n, • Full and part-time hours available \n, • Free parking on local roads\n, • Employee of the month and attendance bonus \n, • Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities - Dispensing Opticians and Optometrists in store at hand to support you with your development journey\n, • State of the art technology\n, • WeCare- Employee support service to help you and your immediate family when need it most including Best Doctors second medical opinion service and 24/7 virtual GPComplimentary subscription to the Headspace app - your personal guide to mindfulness, sleep, focus and movement. \n\n We're proud to have been ranked 12th in the world by Great Place to Work® in 2025 - because being a favourite is fun, but being globally recognised is even better. Join a team where people come first, your growth is supported, and your impact truly matters. If you're looking for more than just a job, you're in the right place. \n Find out more: \n If you have everything we're looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we're excited to hear from you. Head to our website to learn more about the role, or even better, apply now. \n Please contact Alex Caluori at Specsavers Recruitment Service on or . \n #LI-AC1

Eventus Legal are seeking an Office Manager to join a well-established and growing law firm at their Birmingham, West Midlands. This is a permanent, full-time Office Manager job working Monday to Friday, based full-time in the Birmingham with a salary of up to £50,000 depending on experience. Based in Birmingham, this is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a modern head office environment whilst benefiting from flexible start and finish times, excellent long-term progression opportunities and a supportive business experiencing continued growth across the UK. \n About the Role \n As the Office Manager, you will take full responsibility for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the employer's Birmingham headquarters. This is a varied and autonomous position offering significant ownership and visibility across the business, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced office professional seeking a long-term career move within an established and expanding organisation. \n Key responsibilities include: \n\n • Taking ownership of the day-to-day operational management of the Birmingham head office\n, • Acting as the main point of contact for office-related issues and ensuring matters are resolved efficiently\n, • Overseeing workplace compliance processes and maintaining adherence to internal procedures and policies\n, • Managing relationships with external contractors and service providers across facilities and building services\n, • Coordinating health and safety arrangements including first aid provision and fire safety procedures\n, • Ensuring the office environment remains professional, organised and fully operational at all times\n, • Managing office resources, equipment and supplier orders to support the wider business\n, • Overseeing incoming post and ensuring correspondence is distributed promptly and accurately\n\n About You \n You will already have experience operating in a busy professional services environment and will enjoy working in a position that offers ownership and responsibility. The successful candidate will be someone who takes pride in creating efficient processes, enjoys solving problems and is committed to becoming a long-term part of the business. This Office Manager job would suit an individual who enjoys variety and thrives in an autonomous working environment. \n You should also be able to demonstrate the following: \n\n • Previous experience working as an Office Manager within a professional services setting\n, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively\n, • A proactive approach with the confidence to identify issues and implement solutions independently\n, • Confidence using office systems and technology to support efficient operations\n, • Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards\n, • Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships internally and externally\n, • A professional and discreet approach when handling sensitive information\n, • A positive attitude and a genuine interest in developing a long-term career with the employer\n\n Benefits and Rewards \n Alongside a competitive salary package, the successful Office Manager will join a growing and supportive organisation offering an excellent working environment and genuine opportunities for progression. \n\n • 33 days annual leave including bank holidays\n, • Additional birthday leave\n, • Free onsite parking\n, • Flexible start and finish times where operationally possible\n, • Modern and refurbished offices\n, • Excellent long-term career progression opportunities\n, • Opportunity to join a growing organisation with offices nationwide\n\n About the Firm \n The employer is a specialist criminal defence practice with an established reputation and a growing national presence. Known for delivering high-quality legal services across a range of complex matters, the business continues to invest in its people, infrastructure and office environments to support ongoing expansion. \n Working from Birmingham, the successful Office Manager will join a collaborative and ambitious organisation that values commitment, initiative and long-term development. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a business where operational support functions are highly valued and play an important part in future growth plans. \n Next Steps \n Apply now if your skills and experience align with this Office Manager job based in Birmingham Business Park. \n If you would like to know more about this career-enhancing Office Manager opportunity or would like to hear about similar opportunities, please contact Gemma Clarke. \n Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within ten days, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. \n The Eventus Recruitment Group are award-winning recruitment specialists operating across the UK and Ireland in the Legal, Finance and Financial Services sectors. Please note that salary levels and years of experience included within advertisements are intended as a guide. Applications are welcomed from all candidates able to demonstrate the skills required to perform the job successfully.

Specsavers. A household name and a Highstreet staple. And you could be part of the team. \n We're looking for a hard-working, passionate Optometrist ready to provide our customers with the best eyecare in the business. Working at Specsavers Aldridge, you'll join a community focused team full of people from all walks of life and all levels of experience. So, as long as you're a qualified and GOC registered Optometrist, whoever you are, you can make a difference here. \n What's on offer: \n\n • Salary: Basic £38,000 - with bonus - OTE £41,000 (pro-rata) \n, • Working 4 days - Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday \n, • 33 days holiday (pro-rata) \n, • Free parking behind the store \n, • Support and progression opportunities - Pathway!\n\n What we're looking for? \n\n • Qualified and GOC registered Optometrist\n, • Confident \n, • Strong work ethic\n, • Willing to succeed\n, • Encourages colleagues\n, • Goes the extra mile \n\n We're proud to have been ranked 12th in the world by Great Place to work in 2025 - because being a favourite is fun, but being globally recognised is even better. Join a team where people come first, your growth is supported, and your impact truly matters. If you're looking for more than just a job, you're in the right place. \n Find out more: \n If you have everything we're looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we're excited to hear from you. Head to our website to learn more about the role, or even better, apply now. \n Please contact Alex Caluori at Specsavers Recruitment Service on or . \n #LI-AC1

Looking for a part-time role that fits around your lifestyle? \n Our client, based in Sutton Coldfield, is looking to recruit a Part-Time Finance Administrator to join their friendly finance team. \n \n This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied administrative role, has a good head for numbers and is confident using Microsoft Excel. Full training will be provided, making this a great opportunity for someone with administration experience who is keen to develop their finance skills. \n Key Responsibilities: \n Providing general administrative support to the Finance Team \n Daily banking \n Bank reconciliations \n Data entry and maintaining accurate records \n Working with Microsoft Excel \n Assisting with finance administration as required \n General office administration duties \n We’re looking for someone who: \n Is numerate with excellent attention to detail \n Is confident using Microsoft Excel \n Has strong organisational and administrative skills \n Is reliable, enthusiastic and willing to learn \n Is looking for part-time work only \n Must be available to work every Thursday (this is essential) \n Benefits: \n £13.00 per hour \n 15 hours per week \n Free on-site parking \n Free tea & coffee \n Company pension scheme \n Office closed over Christmas \n Full training provided \n \n Apply Today! \n \n Please note: If you have not received a response to your application within 48 hours, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. \n As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK before any offer of employment can be made. \n

Sales & Operational Planning Analyst \n £40,000 - £50,000 dependent on experience + bonus + extensive benefitsFull Time / Permanent Hybrid / 2 days a week in Birmingham office \n The Role: \n I am looking for a driven Sales & Operational Planning Analyst to join a large global brand head quartered in the Birmingham, West Midlands. \n As a Sales & Operational Planning Analyst, you will be a key part of the sales, inventory and operations planning process, working with commercial, supply chain, operations and finance teams to deliver accurate plans that support decision-making and sustainable growth. \n This is a hybrid role requiring 2 days a week on average in the Birmingham head office. \n The Person: \n This role would suit a detail-driven, highly analytical professional who enjoys working with complex data and making a big impact on business performance. \n You must have some previous experience in supply chain planning, demand planning, operations analysis or a similar analytical role. \n Must also have proven experience in data analysis, reporting and visualisation and possess advanced Excel skills in addition to experience using business intelligence tools such as Power BI. \n Please apply via this advert or contact for more information \n Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. \n Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. \n By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website. \n

Head of Service - Older People Commissioning \n Local Authority | Birmingham (3 days per week on-site) £450-£600 per day (Inside IR35) 6-9 Month Interim Contract \n A Midlands-based Local Authority is seeking an experienced Head of Service for Older People Commissioning to provide strategic leadership across adult social care commissioning services, with a particular focus on care homes, residential care and domiciliary care provision.This is a key interim leadership role within a high-profile transformation programme and would suit an established commissioning leader with strong partnership, commercial and operational experience. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead the strategic commissioning and contract management of older people's services.\n, • Drive market development and sustainability across residential, nursing and domiciliary care services.\n, • Support service transformation and deliver improved outcomes for residents.\n, • Build effective relationships with providers, health partners and senior stakeholders.\n, • Ensure commissioning activity delivers value for money and aligns with statutory duties.\n, • Provide leadership across associated operational functions, including financial services and customer charging processes.\n\n Essential Experience \n\n • Significant senior-level commissioning experience within Adult Social Care.\n, • Proven leadership of older people's commissioning services, including care homes and home care markets.\n, • Strong understanding of local authority commissioning, procurement and contract management.\n, • Experience managing or overseeing financial operations such as: client financial assessments and charging; income collection; appointeeship and deputyship services; financial safeguarding processes.\n, • Experience operating at Head of Service or Assistant Director level within a Local Authority setting.\n, • Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and political environments.\n\n What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

LJM RECRUITMENT is representing multiple companies based in Central London. Enthusiastic, disruptive, and collaborative teams that are always ready to innovate and revolutionise the fast-paced Fintech industry. If you want to develop your professional career in Finance and join an international environment, this is your place. Ready to join the revolution? \n Join as a Business Developer, where you will gain extensive knowledge from industry-leading professionals. Throughout your career, you will be supported through our world-class LJMR Academy, where you will learn about macroeconomics, Foreign Exchange, International payments, and other financial products, incorporating this knowledge into your sales techniques. Those who excel in what is a highly meritocratic and fast-paced environment will be rewarded and may be promoted for truly outstanding performance. Even with tremendous growth, we maintain a vibrant and enjoyable company culture. Your personal development is our business. You are our leaders of tomorrow! \n Responsibilities \n\n • You will create, manage, and develop new business client opportunities, from cold calling to close of business, working alongside an experienced team.\n, • Generate Leads Through cold approaches, develop a database of leads/prospective clients segmented by industry sector and by foreign exchange turnover, as well as trade finance perspective.\n, • Take advantage of LJMR's cutting-edge, data-driven lead sourcing technology "Sonar".\n, • Attend exhibitions, networking events, or others as indicated by management where potential new business opportunities could be pursued.\n, • Create the LJMR Value Proposition. Research the client and sector to identify possible client needs and solutions LJMR can offer.\n, • Present LJMR services to prospects and create solutions for their foreign exchange, hedging, payment, and/or trade finance requirements. Where appropriate, set up meetings for you and a more senior colleague to visit the client and close business. Increase your market knowledge and develop relationships with clients by keeping them up to date on currency market movements.\n, • Demonstrate value by helping them make more informed decisions about managing their risk.\n, • Win Business and Create Opportunities\n, • Manage the relationship with our key account management team to speed up the conversion from the sign-up to the first trade (engage with a client and manage the handover to the account manager).\n\n Business Developers will have opportunities to move to more senior sales positions, from Industry Sector Specialist to Head of Desk, managing their team, or progress to a dealing/account management role. The speed of progression is dependent on performance and capability. LJMR is a genuine meritocracy. Manage Your Performance \n Your performance as a Business Developer will be measured in terms of new business generation, activity, and quality performance targets. The revenue generated from the accounts you bring on for the company will gauge your performance. \n Skills \n\n • Excellent communication skills and articulation over the phone\n, • Demonstrable commercial experience, particularly in telesales\n, • Interest in and basic knowledge of finance\n, • Research ability a plus\n, • Commercial acumen\n, • Ambition\n\n

Operations Team Leader - Insurance | Birmingham | £45,000-£50,000 \n A specialist B2B insurance intermediary is looking for an Operations Team Leader to take ownership of day-to-day operations from their Birmingham office. \n This is a hands-on role combining people management, operational control, and regulatory compliance oversight - ideal for someone who enjoys building efficient processes within a small, close-knit team with genuine scope to shape how the office runs. \n Reporting to: Head of Operations \n What you'll be doing: \n\n • Managing a small team, ensuring smooth day-to-day running of the office in line with business goals\n, • Overseeing premium collection and claims handling processes\n, • Maintaining accurate, up-to-date company records\n, • Acting as primary point of contact for audit requests from underwriters, auditors, and regulators\n, • Coaching and developing the team to perform at their best\n, • Owning the accuracy and timeliness of financial and bordereaux returns to underwriters\n, • Managing relationships with key suppliers and third-party providers\n, • Producing and presenting MI reporting to internal and external stakeholders\n, • Representing the business client-facing, with technical credibility across insurance product lines\n\n What we're looking for: \n\n • Minimum 3 years' experience in General and Life insurance\n, • Comfortable operating independently in a regulated environment\n, • Logical, analytical, data-driven decision-maker\n, • Working knowledge of FCA requirements, Fitness & Probity standards, GDPR and consumer protection legislation\n, • Strong supplier and stakeholder management experience\n, • Confident with MS Office and CRM/policy administration systems\n, • Third-level qualification in Finance, Project Management or related discipline\n, • CII (or working towards) desirable; other regulatory qualifications an advantage\n\n What's on offer: \n\n • £45,000-£50,000\n, • Contributory, matched pension scheme\n, • Graduated holiday entitlement linked to service\n, • Hybrid working\n, • Support toward insurance qualifications\n, • Real scope to shape how the operation is run\n\n Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. \n We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. \n PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Executive Assistant to the Directors \n Birmingham City Centre, £43-45k, Full-Time, Permanent, Office-Based (Monday-Friday) \n We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our growing property client for an experienced Executive Assistant to join their newly established Birmingham City Centre head office. \n This is a newly created role, offering the opportunity to become a trusted partner to the leadership team during an exciting period of growth. Supporting one Director on a day-to-day basis, with additional support to two Managing Directors when required, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of executive operations. \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Complex diary, inbox and calendar management.\n, • Coordinating meetings, Board packs and executive communications.\n, • Managing UK and international travel arrangements.\n, • Preparing presentations, reports and briefing documents.\n, • Supporting business projects and tracking key actions.\n, • Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.\n, • Handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion.\n, • Identifying opportunities to improve processes and ways of working.\n\n Experience: \n We're looking for a proactive and highly organised Executive Assistant with: \n\n • 3-5 years' experience supporting Directors or senior leadership.\n, • Excellent organisational and communication skills.\n, • The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.\n, • A proactive, solutions-focused approach with exceptional attention to detail.\n, • Advanced Microsoft Office skills.\n, • Experience within construction, property or professional services is advantageous but not essential.\n\n If you have any queries about the role contact Katie on 01216334443. Please contact your consultant directly if you are already registered with Katie Bard. Katie Bard is an Equal Opportunities Employer. \n Katie Bard is committed to protecting your personal data. Katie Bard acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for temporary recruitment. Your application will be handled in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Please refer to our Privacy Notice at our website for full details of how we use your data, your rights, and how to contact us. If your application is unsuccessful, your details will be retained for up to six weeks and then securely deleted, unless you consent to being kept on our register for future opportunities.

Head of Data and AnalyticsSalary: CompetitiveContract Type: 6 Months Fixed Term – 35 hours a weekLocation: Hybrid working (office based in Birmingham) – typically 2 days in the office per week Closing Date: Friday 17th July 2026 Shape Brighter Futures with Wesleyan Established in 1841, Wesleyan help trusted professionals—GPs, hospital doctors, dentists, and teachers—secure their financial future. Today, we’re proud to continue that mission with passion and purpose. If you’re looking for a role where your expertise makes a real impact, and you want to work in a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and integrity, we’d love to hear from you. Find out more about who we are: careers.wesleyan.co.ukMake a Difference in Data and Analytics As the Head of Data & Analytics you will create and lead a Data Centre of Excellence, translating data and analytics into business strategy. This role will drive business performance through better data-driven decision-making, ensuring the Board has an improved understanding of the markets we compete in and how to improve business performance.Your Impact Here’s how you’ll make a difference: \n\n • Lead the design, development, implementation and embedding of a new Data Centre of Excellence. This will include operating model, organisational structure, technology, governance, people and process.\n, • Develop, implement and lead a forward-looking customer centric business intelligence and data strategy team that empowers people across the organisation to support business and group strategies. Components of the COE will include enterprise data warehouse, BI & analytics, content management and data governance.\n, • Define the data, analytics and insight roadmaps to support the Society’s agenda to maximise profitability and drive revenue. \n, • Work with the Executive and Board members to create a culture that treats data as a cross-group asset.\n, • Lead the data and analytics team to deliver the solutions that fulfil the Business information needs and align with the information vision and strategy.\n, • Lead, manage, motivate and develop the learns to create a high performing culture and ensuring individual and collective contribution meets the current and future needs of the business.\nWhat You’ll Bring\n\n, • An accomplished Senior Leader, with experience in leading cross functional teams and group wide programs, operating and influencing effectively across the organisation and within complex contexts.\n, • Extensive experience of initiating, developing and executing complex data insight to support development of operations strategies, plans and processes.\n, • Proven track record of leading large teams of colleagues who operate in specialist functions such as Data, MI, Analytical, Modelling and Planning.\n, • Experience in delivering insights that in form business decisions and drive customer journey strategies across all business areas, with an appreciation of a high-volume data environment.\n, • Gravitas to develop a framework for information management, as well as to sell and embed it in all levels of the business.\n, • Experience in strategic technology planning and execution and policy development and maintenance.\n, • Gravitas to operate across business lines at all levels within the Society up to and including Group Board, with the ability to influence, effect and embed change to achieve common goals.\nBenefits That Work for You We believe rewards should reflect the life you live. Here’s what you can expect: \n\n, • Annual bonus to recognise your contribution.\n, • 28 days holiday (plus a culture day!) – rising to 30 days with service.\n, • Flexible hybrid working for better work-life balance.\n, • Company pension scheme – matched plus 2% (up to 10%).\n, • Free secure underground Birmingham city centre parking (subject to availability, weekend use included).\n, • Salary sacrifice schemes that help you provide the things that matter – to include PMI, Electric Vehicle Leasing and cashback on everyday essentials. \n, • Enhanced family leave and two volunteering days to give back to causes you care about.\n, • Car allowance\n, • PMI cover\nWhy Wesleyan? We’re building a culture where everyone belongs. Diversity isn’t just a policy—it’s part of who we are. Whatever your background, we want you to feel valued and empowered to thrive. We’re proud supporters of the ABI Making Flexible Work campaign, which means we’re open to discussing flexible working, job shares, and part-time options. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know—we’re here to support you. What to Know Before Applying\n\n, • Right to Work: We’re unable to provide VISA sponsorship, so you’ll need the legal right to live and work in the UK. \n, • Advert Closing: We typically advertise for two weeks but may close early if we receive a high volume of applications—apply early to avoid disappointment. \nReady to Shape Your Future? Apply today and join us in creating brighter financial futures—for our customers, our members, and you.

Your new company \n A public sector organisation is seeking an Interim Head of Procurement/Director of Procurement to support the function through an important period of change and improvement. Working with an established procurement team, you will focus on strengthening procurement processes, embedding best practice and supporting the delivery of key transformation initiatives. This is a 12-18-month contract based in Birmingham, with 2 days per week in the office.Your new roleAs Interim Head of Procurement, you will provide experienced leadership to the procurement function, ensuring continuity of service while driving targeted improvements across procurement and contract management activities. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Leading and supporting an established procurement team\n, • Driving procurement improvement and transformation initiatives\n, • Strengthening contract management, governance and supplier performance\n, • Ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and public sector regulations\n, • Supporting stakeholders across the organisation on procurement and commercial matters\n, • Delivering procurement activity, sourcing projects and value-for-money outcomes\n\n What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will have: \n\n • Experience operating at Head of Procurement or Senior Procurement Manager level within the public sector\n, • A track record of delivering procurement change, improvement or transformation programmes\n, • Strong knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and public sector procurement frameworks\n, • Experience of contract management, governance and supplier relationship management\n, • Strong people leadership and stakeholder engagement skills\n, • A practical, hands-on approach with the ability to deliver improvements quickly\n\n What you'll get in return \n\n • Competitive salary and benefits package\n, • 12-18-month contract with the opportunity to lead meaningful procurement improvement\n, • Hybrid working with 2 days per week in the Birmingham office\n, • Opportunity to strengthen procurement capability and governance within a well-established team\n, • Supportive working environment with scope to make a tangible impact\n\n Apply now \n If you are an experienced public sector procurement leader with a background in transformation, governance, and contract management, this is an excellent opportunity to deliver meaningful improvements and add value during a key period of change. \n Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

We are a well-established business in the compact and sustainable lifting industry. We need a proactive, autonomous Area Sales Manager, ideally based in the Midlands or South of the UK with experience in construction, heavy plant or lifting to help us continue our growth plans! \n BASIC SALARY: up to £55,000 \n BENEFITS:· Bonus / Commission (circa £7,500 year 1 but uncapped)· Pension· 25 Days Holiday + Stats· Healthcare after probation· DIS \n LOCATION: Field based, occasional visits to our head office in the Southwest \n COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Bristol, Birmingham, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Watford, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Rugby, Coventry, Leicester, Bedford, Guildford, Slough, Newbury, Swindon \n JOB DESCRIPTION: Area Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Account Manager - Lifting, Construction \n As our Area Sales Manager your key responsibility is to grow our business in the UK. \n Reporting directly to the Operations Director, you will form a crucial part of our current sales team. \n This is a new business focussed role so you will thrive on chasing the sale but then be keen to pass the work to either a key account manager or in some cases manage the process yourself as our sales cycles can be varied in duration. Your drive will be moving onto the next prospect. \n As well as this you will also:· Ensure we effectively market map our target customers and industries and maintain CRM system information, so we know our metrics in terms of success· Develop and implement a sales strategy for your product and service · Oversee and manage all new business opportunities · Stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities, sales performance & market shifts etc. \n PERSON SPECIFICATION: Area Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Account Manager - Lifting, Construction \n Ultimately, you are a successful salesperson with a desire and drive to do more, you may have come from a construction background or be selling or arranging the hire of, heavy plant, excavation, mining, drilling, piling, truck, bus or off highway equipment or work in a similar arena. Maybe you have sold a different product into the same areas and have exposure to the right level of decision maker. \n Whatever your background, you are ready for your next step and to join a business that is keen to grow and backed by a group structure. \n Ideally you will have;· Some exposure to heavy construction equipment, mining, quarrying, cranes, scissor lifts, hoists, commercial vehicles etc. and an understanding of the types of contacts you need to generate business in this arena· Prolonged experience of managing your own diary and prospecting defined markets with little or no supervision· The drive and desire to always be looking for the next sale - this role really will suit someone who is always looking for the next deal· Experience of generating your own business, but also understanding your metrics around success, we are looking to develop our management information around our sales process, and we would like this role to be integral in helping us shape this report \n It would be ideal if you have worked in a heavy construction environment, but ultimately the right person with the right attitude and drive is the most important thing. \n THE COMPANY: \n For over 60 years we have been making lifting experiences smoother and more efficient. Since we started we have kept pace with the developing market with a genuine desire to meet and where possible, exceed our customers’ expectations. The group focuses on compact, efficient and sustainable lifting solutions that fit in tight spaces where traditional cranes cannot reach. With strong after market support and a wide range of products, we aim to be a reliable partner for the construction and lifting industries. \n It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Area Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Account Manager, Territory Sales Manager - Cranes, Lifting Systems, Lifting Equipment, Construction, Mining, Piling, Heavy Plant, Off Highway, Hire, Lifts, Scissor Lifts, Platforms, Area Sales Manager. \n INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgment of your application. \n Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. \n Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. \n REF: MT18510, Wallace Hind Selection

Your new companyDue to the partnership between Hays and Birmingham City Council, we are looking to recruit a Project Support Co-ordinator to support their Parking Services Transformation Team. Being the largest leading local authority in the whole of Europe, Birmingham City Council are renowned for their expertise in public services and endless opportunities. Birmingham City Council provides the city's residents with a number of services to ensure stability within citizens' daily lives.Your new roleThis role requires a highly organised and proactive Project Support Coordinator to support the delivery of a key Parking Services Transformation Programme. Working directly with the Head of Service and Programme Manager, you will play a critical role in driving pace, coordination, and oversight across multiple complex work streams.This role involves coordinating multiple transformation work streams to ensure key delivery milestones are achieved, maintaining clear oversight of progress and interdependencies. The role involves supporting service restructure activity, including planning, tracking, and coordinating implementation to ensure a smooth transition. You will also drive process reviews and identify opportunities for efficiencies and continuous improvement, alongside supporting the delivery of automation and digital transformation initiatives across the service. A key aspect of the role is supporting programme boards and governance meetings by preparing reporting packs, capturing key decisions, and ensuring all actions are tracked and followed up effectively. You will be responsible for maintaining pace and grip across a range of concurrent priorities, proactively identifying risks, delays, and dependencies, and ensuring that issues are addressed early to keep delivery on track. Working closely with stakeholders across different teams, you will ensure effective communication and consistent progress reporting to support successful delivery.This is a hands-on project/programme coordination position, focused on ensuring transformation activity is structured, controlled, and progressing to plan.What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you need to be a highly organised and proactive individual with experience in project or programme support or coordination roles, who is confident managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail. You will be comfortable supporting senior stakeholders and working within structured governance processes, with the ability to track progress, identify risks, and address issues proactively. Strong organisational, planning, and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to coordinate effectively across teams and stakeholders. You will be driven, structured, and delivery-focused, with a clear ability to maintain oversight and ensure transformation activity stays on track.What you'll get in returnThis role offers an opportunity to be at the heart of a high-impact transformation programme, contributing to meaningful service improvement within Highways and Parking Services. You will gain valuable experience working closely with senior leadership while helping to drive real change. As a Hays contractor, you will have a dedicated consultant who will support you throughout the recruitment process as well as whilst you are at work. You will be given access to our training platform, where you can assign yourself to free online training to enhance your own skills.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Grade/Salary: Band J (£60,194 to £63,832)Contract Type: Full-time,PermanentWorking Pattern: Monday Friday, 37 hoursLocation: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid)Closing Date: 12/07/2026Sandwell Councils Finance and Transformation Division is seeking an experienced Strategic Finance Business Partner (Place OR People) to join its team on a full-time, permanent basis based from its Oldbury office. The organisation is operating to a hybrid working model.This is a key strategic finance role within the Council, responsible for leading the delivery of high-quality business partnering support across designated service areas. The postholder will take ownership of the budget monitoring and reporting process, working closely with the Head of Finance Business Partnering to ensure accurate and insightful financial information is incorporated into corporate reports for the Corporate Leadership Team and Councillors.The role will play a proactive part in driving financial sustainability, identifying and delivering savings, income generation, and commercial opportunities across services. It will also support the development of the Councils Medium-Term Financial Plan, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities.A core focus will be on strengthening the Business Partnering function, including monitoring key performance indicators, embedding a value-adding service, and building strong relationships with stakeholders. The postholder will lead on promoting robust financial governance, ensuring procedures and regulations are effective, and implementing improvements where necessary.In addition, the role will take responsibility for the development and delivery of training to both the Business Partnering team and budget holders, enhancing financial awareness and capability across the organisation.The successful candidate will combine strong strategic insight with hands-on delivery, contributing to the Councils wider corporate objectives and continuous improvement agenda.About the roleLead on the budget monitoring and reporting process for the services within the remit of the role and be responsible assisting the Head of Finance Business Partnering to incorporate the outputs within the relevant Corporate Reports to Corporate Leadership Team and CouncillorsTake a proactive, strategic role in the identification and delivery of savings, income generation and commercial opportunities for the services under the remit of the postMonitor KPIs in relation to the Business Partnering service and work with Leadership Team to ensure the service adds valueSupport the development of the Councils Medium-Term Financial PlanTake a lead role in ensuring financial procedures and regulations are effective across the Council and promote good governance, identifying and implement improvements where necessaryLead on the training and development of both the Business Partnering Service and Budget HoldersAbout youCCAB Qualified with evidence of Continuing Professional DevelopmentExperience of planning of services within the political and partnership context of SMBC or another large complex organisationExperience of leading and developing teams to deliver the outcomes of the Directorate Business Plan and Corporate PlanExperience of leading effective financial management and delivering financial advice at a strategic level to Elected Members and Chief Officers in a Council or senior management in an organisationExperience of managing employees and allocating workloadsExperience of commercial managementAbility to demonstrate knowledge of strategic service planningAn understanding of the legislative framework and governance arrangements applicable to Local GovernmentKnowledge of and ability to use financial systems, including extensive experience of the use of Oracle FusionWhy Sandwell Council?At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values-led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, youll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough.How to applyTo be considered for this role, please submit a CV and supporting statement.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible.If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know.We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council.We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role.If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team by visiting our website.If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact us directly.REF-229 433TPBN1_UKTJ

A highly regarded regional law firm is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to take on a strategic leadership role as Head of Family Law. This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious legal professional looking to lead an established department, influence its future direction and play a key role in the wider growth of the business. \n The successful candidate will combine strong technical family law expertise with proven leadership skills, overseeing a thriving private family practice whilst driving business development, team performance and departmental growth. \n The Role \n This position offers the opportunity to manage a varied portfolio of privately funded family law matters while leading a dedicated team of legal professionals. Working closely with senior management, the Head of Family Law will be responsible for developing the department's long-term strategy, enhancing its market presence and ensuring the highest standards of client service are maintained. \n The role would suit an experienced Family Solicitor who enjoys mentoring others, building client relationships and contributing to the commercial success of a growing law firm. \n Responsibilities \n\n • Managing a comprehensive caseload of private family law matters, including divorce, financial settlements, private children matters and cohabitation disputes\n, • Leading, mentoring and developing members of the Family Law team\n, • Driving departmental growth through business development and networking activities\n, • Building strong relationships with clients, referrers and professional contacts\n, • Working alongside marketing professionals to increase the firm's profile within the local market\n, • Monitoring financial performance, billing targets and departmental profitability\n, • Conducting supervision, performance reviews and file audits\n, • Managing complaints and ensuring exceptional client care standards\n, • Supporting recruitment, retention and development of legal talent\n, • Ensuring compliance with SRA regulations and internal quality procedures\n, • Contributing to the firm's wider strategic objectives and growth plans\n\n Candidate Requirements \n Applications are welcomed from experienced Family Solicitors who can demonstrate: \n\n • Qualified Solicitor status with ideally 6+ years' PQE in Family Law\n, • Strong expertise in privately funded family matters\n, • Previous leadership, supervisory or team management experience\n, • A proven track record of business development and client relationship management\n, • Commercial awareness and an understanding of departmental financial performance\n, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills\n, • A proactive and strategic approach to department growth\n, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities\n, • Confidence representing the firm at networking events and within the wider community\n\n Salary & Benefits \n The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both professional development and work-life balance, including: \n Flexible Working \n\n • Hybrid working arrangements\n, • Flexible working options\n, • Dress for Your Day policy\n\n AnnualLeave \n\n • 31 days' holiday including bank holidays\n, • Additional birthday leave\n, • Christmas office closure\n, • Two paid volunteering days per year\n\n Financial Benefits \n\n • Competitive salary package\n, • Performance-related bonus opportunities\n, • Pension scheme\n, • Company sick pay\n, • Healthcare cash plan\n, • Discounted legal services\n, • Employee referral incentives\n, • Client referral bonus scheme\n\n Career Progression \n\n • Structured mentoring and leadership support\n, • Clear progression opportunities\n, • Supportive and collaborative culture\n, • Genuine pathway towards Partnership and senior leadership positions\n\n Why Apply? \n This opportunity offers far more than a traditional Head of Department position. The successful candidate will be joining a progressive and ambitious law firm that actively invests in its people and provides a clear route for career advancement. With significant autonomy, leadership responsibility and the opportunity to shape the future of a growing Family Law department, this role is ideal for a solicitor looking to take the next step in their legal career. Please contact Rebecca Healey at G2 Legal Recruitment for more information or apply online. \n #INDCATN

Grade/Salary: Band J (£60,194 to £63,832)Contract Type: Full-time,PermanentWorking Pattern: Monday Friday, 37 hoursLocation: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid)Closing Date: 12/07/2026Sandwell Councils Finance and Transformation Division is seeking an experienced Strategic Finance Business Partner (Capital & Major Projects) to join its team on a full-time, permanent basis based from its Oldbury office. The organisation is operating to a hybrid working model.This is an exciting opportunity to lead the financial management and oversight of the Council's Capital Programme and major projects portfolio at a time of significant investment and transformation. Working closely with senior leaders, elected members and programme teams, you will provide strategic financial advice, challenge and insight to support effective decision-making and successful project delivery.The role will play a key part in strengthening financial governance, embedding robust controls and best-practice processes, and ensuring value for money is delivered across the Council's investment programmes. You will also support the wider corporate and finance transformation agenda, including the ongoing development and optimisation of Oracle Fusion.As a trusted strategic adviser, you will help shape capital investment decisions, support the Medium-Term Financial Plan, and contribute to the continued development of a modern, high-performing finance function.About the roleLead on the budget monitoring and financial reporting process for the Capital Programme and Major Projects within the remit of the role and be responsible assisting the Head of Finance Business Partnering to incorporate the outputs within the relevant Corporate Reports to Corporate Leadership Team and CouncillorsLead on the development of the capital strategy document supported by the Strategic Financial Planning and Treasury Accountant and support the development of the Councils Medium-Term Financial PlanLead in the provision of strategic financial advice and support to key corporate projects to ensure delivery of the Councils corporate objectivesTake a proactive, strategic role in the ensuring value for money is achieved in the delivery of the capital programme and any major projectsTake a lead role in ensuring financial procedures and regulations are effective across the Council and promote good governance, identifying and implement improvements where necessaryDeliver accurate and timely closure of accounts for the services under the remit of the postSuch other duties as may be appropriate to achieve the objectives of the post to assist the Service Area in the fulfilment of its objectives commensurate with the post holder's salary grade, abilities and aptitudes.About youCCAB Qualified with evidence of Continuing Professional DevelopmentExtensive relevant experience in a finance role within Local Government or the Public SectorExperience of leading and developing teams to deliver the outcomes of the Directorate Business Plan and Corporate Plan.Experience of finances linked to commercial projects/servicesAbility to demonstrate knowledge of strategic service planningAn understanding of the legislative framework and governance arrangements applicable to Local Government.Knowledge of and ability to use financial systems, including extensive experience of the use of Oracle FusionWhy Sandwell Council?At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values-led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, youll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough.How to applyTo be considered for this role, please submit a CV and supporting statement.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible.If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know.We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council.We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role.If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team by visiting our website.If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV.If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact us directly.REF-229 434TPBN1_UKTJ

We are delighted to be partnering with this world-leading insurance company that is seeking a talented Wordings Specialist. \n We are happy to consider applications from both current Wordings professionals, as well as technically-focused insurance or legal professionals who are genuinely excited about transitioning into this kind of role. \n This is a rare situation because this is usually a London based role. However, this insurer is keen to secure someone within the ‘regions’, in order to be more accessible to their regional offices (Leeds, Manchester or Birmingham). \n This insurer is arguably the most exciting insurer in the market right now and you will see it regularly in the press; for winning national awards, hiring some of the brightest minds in the industry, and developing new, innovative product lines. \n This position has arisen as a result of the company’s impressive expansion; it is enjoying 20% year on year growth, and is on track to double in size over the next 5 years. \n Not only is this an opportune time to join the company, this organisation is extremely well-renowned for its culture; many of its staff citing, “this is the best employer I have ever worked for.” In fact, it is difficult to find someone in this company who hasn’t recently had, or is on track to receive, a promotion. \n This Contract Wordings role supports this global insurer’s UK division. Reporting directly into the Head of Technical Wordings, you will work closely with a team of experienced policy wording drafters, supporting insurance products across the distribution channels of open market, direct to customer and delegated authority. You will have a dotted line into the UK Director of Underwriting, and you’ll be expected to work with underwriters and leadership, drawing on the wider International Technical Wordings Team, to deliver wordings support, including on cross divisional projects. \n Duties will include, but not be limited to, providing reviews and advice on various retail wordings and products, keeping abreast of emerging trends including regulatory, legal and market developments, and providing advice to underwriters to ensure the sharing of technical knowledge and consistency of approach to wordings. In addition, you’ll ensure wordings are compliant with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, as well as being involved with ad hoc projects. \n You will have a broad knowledge of the general insurance market, together with a deep understanding of FCA requirements around policy wordings. In addition, you’ll have experience of collaborating with senior stakeholders, and strong project management capability. You’ll have excellent analytical and interpretation skills, with strong attention to detail. \n You’ll be rewarded with a generous basic salary (Negotiable depending on experience), plus a highly lucrative bonus scheme and impressive corporate benefits, which include substantial pension contributions. \n Our client operates a hybrid-working arrangement, although you are of course welcome to work from one of our client’s stunning regional offices as much as you like. \n Aston Charles - a personalised service from industry experts \n General Insurance and Financial Services Recruitment \n For more jobs like this, or for more information on how we may be able to help you in your search for a new job, please visit our website

Interim Operations Manager - Environmental Health \n Birmingham (Hybrid - minimum 2 days per week onsite) £475-£500 per day 6-Month Contract \n A large public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Interim Operations Manager to lead a new and evolving Environmental Health service at a pivotal time of change. \n This is a unique opportunity to shape the future delivery of frontline public realm services within a politically high-profile environment. The successful candidate will oversee the creation and management of a new Local Investigations Team, designed to provide a flexible, multi-disciplinary response to issues affecting local communities across waste, highways, parking enforcement, environmental health and related services.Alongside managing this new function, you will lead a review of the existing Pest Control Service, evaluating operating models, referral pathways, prioritisation processes, productivity and procurement options, helping to build a long-awaited business case for transformation and future investment. \n This is very much a blank canvas role for someone who enjoys designing services, creating operational frameworks and driving collaboration across multiple teams. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead and manage the newly established Local Investigations Team, developing effective systems, processes and performance management frameworks.\n, • Design referral pathways, escalation routes and operating procedures to support multi-service responses to complex frontline issues.\n, • Work closely with Environmental Health, Waste, Highways, Parking Enforcement and other services to improve collaboration and service delivery.\n, • Manage councillor enquiries, community concerns and high-profile incidents, ensuring timely and effective resolution.\n, • Lead the operational review and transformation of the Pest Control Service, including service structure, workflow management, prioritisation and procurement opportunities.\n, • Develop performance measures and evaluation frameworks to assess service effectiveness and inform future delivery models.\n, • Provide leadership, coaching and support to operational teams, strengthening performance management and service standards.\n, • Support the Head of Environmental Health on strategic priorities and service improvement initiatives.\n, • Build strong relationships with elected members, senior stakeholders, partner organisations and local communities.\n\n About You \n We are looking for an experienced operational leader who can combine strategic thinking with hands-on service improvement delivery. You will have: \n\n • Significant management experience within Environmental Health, Regulatory Services, Waste, Public Realm or a related local authority service.\n, • A proven track record of designing, implementing and improving operational systems, processes and service models.\n, • Experience managing complex stakeholder relationships, including elected members and senior leaders.\n, • Strong performance management, workforce leadership and change management experience.\n, • The ability to work across organisational boundaries and bring multiple teams together to resolve complex issues.\n, • Experience developing business cases, service reviews and transformation programmes.\n, • Knowledge of Environmental Health services such as waste enforcement, pest control, public protection, animal welfare or related regulatory functions would be highly advantageous.\n, • Excellent communication, problem-solving and political awareness skills.\n\n Why Apply? \n This role offers the opportunity to make a visible impact within a major city, helping to shape how frontline environmental and public realm services respond to emerging community challenges. You'll join at the beginning of an exciting service development programme with the autonomy to build new approaches, improve operational performance and leave a lasting legacy. \n If you're an experienced public sector operations leader who enjoys building services, solving complex operational challenges and driving meaningful improvement, we'd love to hear from you.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

KM Recruitment is a specialist UK wide recruiter for the Skills and Employability sectors. Job Title: Chef / Hospitality Assessor (Trainee or Qualified)Full training and support will be given to candidates to achieve the Level 3 Award in Education and Training.Location: Home/Field based - Must be flexible with travel across Birmingham and surrounding areasSalary: £31,600 - £34,300 - salary dependent on qualificationsPackage: Excellent Holiday Entitlement, Mileage + much more!Type: Full-time, Permanent A great opportunity to transition to a new and rewarding career within the training industry! Full training and support will be given to Trainee candidates to achieve the Level 3 Teaching qualification.Essential Criteria:\n\n • Hold a Level 2 Hospitality / Pro Cookery qualification, or above.\n, • Must have worked at Commis Chef level.\n, • Must have experience of fresh food preparation.\n, • Experience of managing BOH staff, ideally up to Head Chef/Kitchen Manager level.\n, • Must have experience of working Front of House, with demonstrable progression from Team Member, through to Supervisor, through to General Manager.\n, • Must be IT literate.\n, • Must be confident to support learners Maths and English Functional Skills.\n, • Full driving licence and use of own vehicle.\n, • Must be flexible with travel.\nDuties include:\n\n, • Delivering full Apprenticeship Standards in Hospitality (Front and Back of House specialisms). \n, • Delivering via a blended learning approach (Remote/face-to-face delivery).\n, • Delivering Maths and English Functional Skills Level 2.\n, • Managing your diary efficiently to ensure timely visits and reviews are conducted.\n, • Organise and maintain documentation on learners' progress.\n, • Support, advise and motivate learners.\n, • Overcome barriers to learning and adapt delivery to meet learner’s needs.\n, • Meet Assessor KPI’s in terms of timely visits, quality paperwork and general administration.\nPlease note: KM Recruitment receive a high number of applications for each role advertised and although we would like to we are not always able to deliver feedback to unsuccessful candidates. If you have not been contacted within 4 days then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest and keep an eye on our website for future opportunities.

Head of Directional Drilling (New Division Lead) UK Wide - Travel Required £80,000-£120,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Healthcare + 25 Days Holiday + Pension + Autonomy to Build Something Real Are you an experienced directional drilling professional looking to take ownership and build a brand-new division from the ground up within a fast-growing, family-orientated civil engineering business with a clear growth strategy? On offer is a genuinely exciting opportunity to join an established and growing civil engineering business as they bring their drilling operations fully in-house for the first time. This is your chance to shape, grow, and own a new division. You'll have the autonomy to build the team, set the direction, and make it your own. The business operates across utilities infrastructure, renewables including EV electrification projects, and new connections with ICPs and NAVs covering the South Coast up to Yorkshire. They are non-corporate, flexible, and genuinely invested in the people who drive their growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the directional drilling industry and be experienced within a senior leadership position with the capability and the confidence to head up a department from day one. You'll need to be comfortable pricing jobs, winning work, and leading operations. If you're a drilling professional who's been waiting for the right platform to truly lead then this will be the right opportunity for you. The Role: Lead and build a brand-new directional drilling division from the ground up Price and win new work across an existing customer base Travel UK wide, South Coast to Yorkshire Good autonomy and flexibility Competitive package The Person: Strong background in the directional drilling industry Experienced within a senior leadership position Capable of heading up a department and driving growth Able to price drilling jobs commercially Comfortable with UK-wide travel Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed) To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Chris Andrews at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

Your new company A public sector organisation is seeking an Interim Head of Procurement/Director of Procurement to support the function through an important period of change and improvement. Working with an established procurement team, you will focus on strengthening procurement processes, embedding best practice and supporting the delivery of key transformation initiatives. This is a 12-18-month contract based in Birmingham, with 2 days per week in the office. Your new roleAs Interim Head of Procurement, you will provide experienced leadership to the procurement function, ensuring continuity of service while driving targeted improvements across procurement and contract management activities. Key responsibilities will include: Leading and supporting an established procurement team Driving procurement improvement and transformation initiatives Strengthening contract management, governance and supplier performance Ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and public sector regulations Supporting stakeholders across the organisation on procurement and commercial matters Delivering procurement activity, sourcing projects and value-for-money outcomes What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will have: Experience operating at Head of Procurement or Senior Procurement Manager level within the public sector A track record of delivering procurement change, improvement or transformation programmes Strong knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and public sector procurement frameworks Experience of contract management, governance and supplier relationship management Strong people leadership and stakeholder engagement skills A practical, hands-on approach with the ability to deliver improvements quickly What you'll get in return Competitive salary and benefits package 12-18-month contract with the opportunity to lead meaningful procurement improvement Hybrid working with 2 days per week in the Birmingham office Opportunity to strengthen procurement capability and governance within a well-established team Supportive working environment with scope to make a tangible impact Apply now If you are an experienced public sector procurement leader with a background in transformation, governance, and contract management, this is an excellent opportunity to deliver meaningful improvements and add value during a key period of change. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

KM Recruitment is a specialist UK wide recruiter for the Skills and Employability sectors. Job Title: Chef Trainer / Assessor (Trainee or Qualified) Location: Home/Field based - Must be flexible with travel across the West Midlands Starting salary: £29,000 - progressing to £30,000 + BONUS Package: Mileage expenses, excellent holiday entitlement, pension + much more! Type: Full-time, Permanent Duties include: Train, assess and deliver Chef/Senior Culinary Apprenticeship Qualifications up to Level 4. This is a hybrid role and will include online delivery, face to face employer site visits and workshop/classroom-based Chef training. Support learners to achieve Functional Skills Maths and English to level 2. Managing your diary efficiently to ensure timely visits and reviews are conducted. Organise and maintain documentation on learners' progress. Support, advise and motivate learners. Overcome barriers to learning and adapt delivery to meet learner’s needs.Essential Criteria: Must have experience of working as Head Chef or Sous Chef. Experience of cooking from scratch. Happy and confident to support learners with Functional Skills. Must be an excellent communicator who is learner and quality focussed. Organisational skills are a must, as well as the ability to plan your time effectively. Confident and professional with the ability to inspire and motivate people. Quality driven and prepared to go the extra mile for your learners. Full, clean UK driving licence and access to own vehicle. Must be flexible with travel.Please note: KM Recruitment receive a high number of applications for each role advertised and although we would like to we are not always able to deliver feedback to unsuccessful candidates. If you have not been contacted within 4 days then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest and keep an eye on our website for future opportunities

Assistant restaurant general managerWelcome to KFC. Home of the real ones.We sell the worlds best chicken. Weve done it for a long old time since 1939, when the idea offinger lickin good chicken popped into our Colonels head. Now, we proudly serve 1000+ communities across the UK and Ireland, bringing the grit, pride and iconic reputation that started in Kentucky all those years ago.People who are original. Individual. Fresh. We come to work to be ourselves, and to make something of ourselves. We bring the graft and the laughs every day building our own community, as we serve our original recipe chicken to the ones were in.In our place, ambition grows. Careers build. Potential goes further. Our doors are open, and they can take you anywhere.If you join our team, we only ask one thing. That you be you.Because that makes us, us.Sounds good? Great. Heres more about the job.About the roleSupport the team, take charge of the day-to-day, and help hit those performance goals while ensuring your team doesnt just meet expectations, but crushes them. Own the operations, the atmosphere, and the guest experience, helping everything run smoothly and creating a place where both guests and the team feel right at home.What will you spend your time doing?Support like a leader. Assist in taking ownership of the restaurant help drive performance, hit goals, and keep the vibe alive.Help build a dream team. Train, coach, and motivate your crew to not only meet standards but go beyond them.Hit those targets. Own your KPIs, support the team, and make sure every shift delivers whats expected.Keep everything running smooth. Stay on top of the admin from rosters to stock, you help ensure the behind-the-scenes work is solid.Make every guest feel special. Assist in turning first-timers into regulars with moments that keep them coming back.What we'd love from you:You lead by example. Youve helped manage teams before and know how to bring out the best in others.You understand people. You support building strong teams, handle tough convos, and make sure everyone feels valued.You keep things running. You help ensure smooth operations efficient, clean, compliant even when things get hectic.Keeping it realWe dont hire staff we hire people. People with real lives and aspirations, building real careers. Each of us has something special to add to the mix we call work, and well always encourage you to add your perspective.See, at KFC, everyones welcome whatever your background, and whatever future youre creating. Well look out for you because youre one of us, not because you work for us. Well invest in your potential, because its what weve always done. But most of all, well give you the freedom to be you, wherever (and whoever) you happen to be.Whats in it for you:We offer benefits that make your life that little bit easier, because we know the juggle is real.Quarterly BONUS that rewards the hustleExtra holiday more time to rechargeLife assurance weve got you coveredFree chicken & chips every shift25% staff discountGym discounts to keep you moving200+ high street perks & cashbackWellbeing support that actually helpsKFC for everyone:Whoever you are and wherever youre from, KFC is a place where you can bring the realyou to work. Were here to support you in being yourself, whether you work with us, or aretrying to.Our promise is this: every person who appliesto a role at KFC, regardless of age, background, ethnicity, gender, ability, religion or sexual orientation, will have an equal opportunityto work here. We dont just welcome, we encourage applications from underrepresented groups in all industries.If youd like any additional support withyour application, have a disability or condition that may affect your performance during the recruitment process, or have any other requirements just let us know. Well bethere to help you be the real you.Ready?We hope so. If youre ready to be part of our community, nows the time to apply.Worried you arent ticking all the boxes? Dont - wed still love to hear from you.*We do things a little differently here. Some of our restaurants are run by KFC directly (thats our Equity team), while others are owned by our awesome Franchise partners. So, things like benefits might vary a bit depending on where you work but the heart, the culture, and that finger lickin feeling? Thats the same wherever you join us.TPBN1_UKTJ

Assistant Catering Manager Midlands Arts Centre (MAC), Birmingham About the Role We are looking for a hardworking and confident Assistant Catering Manager to join our Catering team at Midlands Arts Centre (MAC). Located in leafy Birmingham, Cannon Hill Park, MAC offers a range of catering and hospitality across the business, including our restaurant KILN, bar and event catering. You'll play a leading key role in creating a memorable customer experience and supporting our team of Shift Leaders and Customer Service Assistants. Please note: hours of work will include evenings and weekends. Job Purpose Lead the day-to-day planning and delivery of an excellent catering and hospitality offer across all areas of the business. Coach and train the team to deliver consistently excellent standards of service whilst remaining compliant with all legal requirements. Lead on stock control and contribute to effective staff rostering. Deputise for the Head of Catering Operations when required. Key Responsibilities Effectively manage and direct the day-to-day delivery of the catering and hospitality offer at MAC, operating within budget and demonstrating flexibility to meet MAC's operational challenges Deliver excellent service, coaching the team in the standards expected to increase customer satisfaction, always putting customer experience at the heart of decisions Positively, confidently and professionally resolve customer complaints as they arise Work collaboratively with the Kitchen Team to monitor quality, constructively raising any issues with the appropriate member of the team Effectively manage stock ordering, control and security, continuously monitoring stock availability, planning for busy periods and ensuring value for money from suppliers Champion the correct and effective use of the EPOS system to ensure Catering Sales are true and accurate Effectively manage own and team rotas and workload to ensure administrative requirements are met, whilst also spending time leading and supporting the team on the floor Support payroll by checking and amending shifts using Rotacloud and authorising overtime Maintain accurate HACCP, COSHH and all other documentation required to keep the operation compliant Control operational costs and identify ways to reduce waste working to department profit margins Support MAC's monthly stock take process to ensure results are accurate Comply with all fire and safety regulations including acting as a Fire Marshall during an evacuation Champion and deliver the standards required to maintain a 5-star EHO rating Support the Head of Catering in the delivery of training and completion of records to ensure compliance to food, licencing and health & safety laws Comply with allergen awareness procedures and laws, maintaining staff training and up to date records Work pro-actively to develop strong and effective relationships with other key teams at MAC, focusing on jointly improving operational planning, quality, delivery and service Support the Head of Catering in the recruitment, training, and appraising of staff Implement MAC's Environmental Policy and consider how this role can contribute to MAC's sustainability goals Promote and ensure the implementation of the equal opportunities, diversity, safeguarding and health & safety policies of MAC Any other duties which may reasonably be required to support cross-organisational needs Person Specification Essential Previous experience as a restaurant manager, assistant manager or hospitality manager in a food and beverage environment Experience of managing and organising teams, staffing, workload and priorities Working knowledge of managing within Health and Safety, Hygiene, Food Safety and Premises Licensing laws Previous experience of an EPOS system, cash handling and cashing up Excellent communication skills, personable and able to inspire a team Problem solver, able to think of solutions or new ways of working Passionate about food and beverage and interested in current trends in the industry Ability to remain calm under pressure and flex own and team's workload as needed Motivated, hardworking and reliable Able to inspire and motivate a team Desirable Food Hygiene Level 3 certificate (MAC can support successful candidates through Food Hygiene training) An interest in a variety of art forms and MAC as a venue and charity Equal Opportunities & Diversity All staff are expected to further, promote, and ensure the implementation of the equal opportunities and diversity policies of MAC. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work. We are also committed to ensuring our people are a reflection of the communities we serve. We ensure that our recruitment and promotion processes are fair and open to all. How to Apply Applications can be received at any time until midnight on 1 August 2026. Please be aware that applications will be assessed on a rolling basis and we may close this vacancy before the stated deadline. We strongly advise you to submit your application as early as possible. Shortlisted candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application between the time they submit their application and the application deadline. Interviews to be arranged with short-listed candidates. Ref: (phone number removed)

Job Title: Class 1 DriversEarn: £185 per dayLicence: Class 1Experience: 12 months Class 1 essential - experience driving across Europe preferredThis isa once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for HGV Class 1 drivers with at least12 monthscommercial driving experience!Ignition Driver Recruitment is currently recruitingClass 1 Driverstoundertake the driving opportunity of a lifetime working with our client on the Formula 1 contract.There area number of trips to be made, and we need Class 1 Drivers with a minimum of12 months driving experience forall of them.Ideally, you will have previous experience driving in & around Europe.You will be transporting F1 kit (which include anything from tools and equipment to tyres for the F1 cars and in some cases even the cars themselves)You will be travelling circuit to circuit, in a single and/or double person crew. This is a demanding role, and will involve long hours, but it is a once in a lifetime opportunity.Before you apply for this role, you must be able to answer YES to all the questions below:Do you have your Class 1 Driving Licence?Do you have at least 12 months experience driving a Class 1 vehicle?Do you have an up-to-date Tacho Digi Card?Do you have an up-to-date DCPC Card?Do you have a valid Passport?It would also be great if you have experience driving across Europe, but this isnt strictly neccesary.We will accept up to 6 points on your licence, but no DD, TT, DR, CD, IN endorsements .All food and drink will be supplied on your trip and you will travel in a sleeper coach when you are not driving so you will be comfortable throughout. You will be required to make your own way to the meeting point in Rugby for the initial pick up, but there is a secure car park on site for you to leave your vehicle whilst you head off on your F1 adventure.Click to apply today, and our recruitment team will be in touch ASAP to go through the role with you!TPBN1_UKTJ

Head of Service - Young Adults Commissioning Local Authority | Birmingham (3 days per week on-site) £450-£600 per day (Inside IR35) 6-9 Month Interim Contract A forward-thinking Local Authority is looking to appoint an experienced Head of Service - Young Adults Commissioning to lead commissioning activity across a diverse portfolio of services supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic people.The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping services, driving transformation and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred support across the borough. Key Responsibilities Lead the commissioning and development of services for adults with learning disabilities and autistic people. Deliver strategic commissioning plans that support independence, inclusion and improved outcomes. Manage provider relationships across supported living, residential, day opportunities and community-based services. Lead service redesign and transformation initiatives. Work collaboratively with operational services, health partners and key stakeholders. Provide oversight of associated financial operations and statutory processes.Essential Experience Extensive senior commissioning experience within Adult Social Care. Proven track record leading Learning Disabilities and/or Autism commissioning services within a Local Authority. Strong understanding of market management, contract management and service transformation. Experience managing or overseeing financial operations, including: client charging and financial assessments; appointeeship and deputyship functions; income management processes; financial governance and safeguarding arrangements Demonstrable experience operating at Head of Service level or equivalent. Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and programme delivery skills.What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)