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Location: ManchesterSalary: £50,000 - £60,000, plus additional benefitsJob Type: Full-time, Permanent \n About the Role \n Robert Half are currently recruiting for a Finance Business Partner to join a growing and innovative technology company based in Manchester. \n This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to join a fast-paced business and play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making. Working closely with the Finance Director and senior stakeholders across the organisation, you will provide financial insight, challenge and analysis to drive business performance and support continued growth. Whilst the role offers some flexibility to work remotely, the successful candidate will be expected to spend the majority of their time on site to build strong relationships with key stakeholders. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Partner with senior stakeholders across the business to provide commercial finance support and strategic insight\n, • Prepare monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts\n, • Deliver financial analysis, KPI reporting and variance analysis to support business performance\n, • Provide commercial insight to influence strategic decision-making\n, • Develop financial models, business cases and investment appraisals\n, • Support long-term financial planning and budgeting processes\n, • Drive continuous improvement across financial reporting, controls and processes\n, • Work closely with operational teams to identify opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency\n, • Support strategic projects and business growth initiatives\n\n About You \n\n • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified\n, • Previous experience in a Finance Business Partner or commercially focused Management Accountant role\n, • Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience\n, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills\n, • Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel experience\n, • Experience within the technology sector or another fast-paced commercial environment would be advantageous\n, • Proactive, commercially minded and comfortable influencing decision-making at all levels\n\n What's on Offer \n\n • Competitive basic salary of £50,000 - £60,000, depending on experience\n, • Flexible working with a predominantly office-based approach and remote working available\n, • Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence business strategy\n, • Join a growing technology business with ambitious expansion plans\n, • Supportive culture with genuine opportunities for career progression\n, • Competitive benefits package\n\n Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

A career-defining opportunity for an ambitious Finance Director to join a fast-growing, international B2B consultancy and digital services business, backed by a highly successful, well-capitalised parent group with a strong track record of growth, acquisitions and international expansion. This is a genuinely commercial FD role where finance sits at the centre of decision-making. You'll lead the global finance function, partner closely with Sales and Marketing on pricing strategy and customer acquisition, and provide the insight that drives profitability, performance and international growth. Reporting to the Managing Director and working closely with the Group leadership team, you'll take full ownership of finance across multiple locations while acting as a key strategic partner to the business. Whether you're stepping into your first FD role or looking for broader commercial and international exposure, this is an opportunity to accelerate your career in a high-performance, entrepreneurial environment. The Role Lead and develop the finance team across multiple locations Own budgeting, forecasting, reporting and profitability analysis Partner with Sales and Marketing on pricing, acquisition and performance Present insight directly to the Board and leadership team Drive acquisitions, due diligence and integration activity Improve systems, processes and financial controls Oversee audit, compliance and statutory reporting Strengthen cashflow, credit control and working capital Support payroll and commission processes across the groupACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, you will be an experienced Finance Director or senior finance leader ready for the next step, with a strong commercial mindset and a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach. A confident communicator, you can influence senior stakeholders, make decisions quickly in fast-paced, high-growth environments, and have a proven track record of building high-performing finance teams. Strong systems, process and technology awareness is essential, with M&A experience an advantage but not essential. Why Apply This is a highly commercial, sales-led business where finance plays a central role in shaping strategy. You'll gain broad exposure across pricing, customer acquisition, operations and international growth, building the commercial and operational leadership experience that will define the next stage of your senior finance career. An excellent package comprising Base Salary, Car Allowance, Bonus & benefits is available to the successful candidate, alongside the opportunity to thrive in a highly collaborative, fast-paced and on-site leadership environment. INDAM The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position

Our client is a leading independent firm of Development, Built Asset & Engineering and Sustainability consultants with 70% of their business with institutional Investors. They’re growing year on year, with a reputation for fantastic staff retention and a genuinely supportive, collegiate culture. \n They're now investing in a brand-new fire engineering service line, and this is your chance to help build it from the ground up. \n The Opportunity \n Currently, fire engineering expertise is delivered through external consultants. Our client is bringing this capability in-house — and they need a technically strong Fire Engineer who wants more than just a delivery role. This is a genuine path to leadership, with the ambition and support in place to help you grow into a director-level position within 2–3 years. \n You'll work alongside an established multidisciplinary team spanning building surveying, project management, cost consultancy, MEP, sustainability, structural and façade consultancy — delivering fire engineering input on technical due diligence, refurbishment, remediation and redevelopment projects for a client base that includes major global investors and corporate occupiers. \n What You'll Be Doing \n Providing fire engineering advice across acquisitions, due diligence and project instructions \n Delivering technical and commercial reports to a high standard \n Supporting FRAs and FRAEWs where relevant (though this isn't the core focus — fire engineering design, strategy and consultancy is) \n Developing existing client relationships and helping win new business as the service line grows \n Building your commercial and business development profile with support from the wider marketing and BD teams \n Collaborating with senior colleagues to shape the future of the offering \n What You'll Bring \n A degree in Fire Engineering, or an alternative STEM degree plus a Level 4 Diploma in Fire Science/Fire Safety \n MIFireE membership (or working towards it) \n IEng or CEng status (or working towards it) \n 3+ years' experience in an engineering consultancy environment \n Strong working knowledge of Approved Document B, BS 9999 and BS 7974 \n Confidence using CFD and evacuation modelling software \n Why Join? \n This is a rare opportunity to shape a service line from its early stages within a firm that's growing steadily, values its people, and has the retention rates to prove it. You'll get flexible/hybrid working, genuine career progression, and the backing of a well-resourced, multidisciplinary team.

Head of Finance Salary: £58,973 - £67,994 per annum Location: 1 Angel Square, Manchester/hybrid working (2 days on-site per week) Contract: Permanent, 37 hours FTE Closing date: 23:59pm, Monday 20 July 2026 Overview of the Head of Finance role Sellick Partnership is currently partnered with Co-op Academies Trust to recruit an experienced Head of Finance to join their central finance team. This is a key leadership opportunity within a growing, values-led Multi Academy Trust, supporting strong financial governance, regulatory compliance, internal control and sustainable decision-making across a complex organisation. The successful candidate will work closely with the Finance Director and Deputy CEO, providing assurance to senior leaders, Trustees and academy leaders that public funds are managed effectively and aligned to educational priorities. Key responsibilities of the Head of Finance will include - Provide strategic and operational financial leadership across the Trust - Support the Finance Director in delivering the long-term financial strategy - Embed strong financial governance, internal controls and risk management - Ensure compliance with the Academies Trust Handbook, ESFA requirements, funding agreements and Trust policies - Lead and develop the finance leadership team, including Purchase to Pay, Systems and Treasury functions - Oversee cashflow forecasting, liquidity planning, reserves, investments and financial sustainability - Drive improvement across financial systems, reporting, processes, automation and data quality - Support Audit and Finance Committee reporting, statutory reporting, external audit and assurance activity - Work with finance and non-finance stakeholders to support informed strategic decision-making Required experience/qualifications of the Head of Finance position will include - Fully qualified accountant, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent - Significant post-qualification experience in a senior finance leadership role - Experience working in a complex, multi-entity or regulated environment - Strong understanding of financial governance, statutory reporting, audit and financial control - Experience of ESFA compliance, Academies Trust governance or equivalent public sector accountability frameworks - Proven people leadership experience, including managing managers and developing teams - Ability to improve financial processes, reporting and systems - Strong communication and influencing skills with senior stakeholders, Trustees and leaders - Commitment to co-operative values, British Values and the Ways of Being Co-op Benefits available alongside the Head of Finance position include (but aren't limited to): - Competitive annual leave entitlement - Defined benefit pension schemes, including the Local Government Pension Scheme - Co-op colleague membership, including 30% off selected Co-op branded products and 10% off branded products in Co-op Group food stores - Employee Assistance Programme for colleagues and members of their household - Wellbeing support, including mental health resources, Health Assured support, Wisdom Health and Wellbeing App and Mental Health First Aiders - Occupational sick pay and family-friendly policies - Free annual flu vaccination and free eye care tests - Cycle to Work scheme and Nuffield Health gym membership discounts - Professional development, induction, coaching and career progression opportunities This is a fantastic opportunity to join Co-op Academies Trust, a values-led organisation sponsored by the Co-op Group. The Trust supports schools and communities across the North of England and is committed to creating exceptional pupil experiences, strong financial stewardship and fairer communities. How to apply for the Head of Finance position If you believe you have the required experience and qualifications outlined above for the Head of Finance opportunity, please apply within. Alternatively, if you would like a confidential chat about the role or organisation, please contact Hayley Cox at Sellick Partnership to find out more. Closing date: 23:59pm, Monday 20 July 2026 Synonyms: Finance Director, Deputy Finance Director, Financial Controller, Head of Financial Control, Senior Finance Manager, 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

MARKETING MANAGER REMOTE WITH UK WIDE TRAVEL FORTNIGHTLY UP TO £55,000 + BONUS + EXCELLENT BENEFITS \n THE OPPORTUNITY:We're partnering with a market-leading national training provider that is experiencing significant growth and investing heavily in the next phase of its journey.Following a review of the role, our client is looking beyond a traditional Marketing Manager. They want a commercially-minded marketing leader who understands that marketing exists to drive business growth, influence commercial strategy and deliver measurable ROI.Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, you'll take ownership of the entire marketing function, leading an established team while working closely with Sales, Operations and the wider leadership team to shape business strategy.This is a genuine opportunity to step into a Head of Marketing level position where you'll have the autonomy to influence direction, introduce new ideas and build marketing around commercial outcomes rather than simply delivering campaigns.If you're a commercially focused marketing leader who enjoys strategy, leading people and using data to drive growth, this is an opportunity not to be missed.MARKETING MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES: \n\n • Develop and deliver the overall marketing strategy aligned to ambitious business growth plans.\n, • Lead, coach and develop an established in-house marketing team.\n, • Drive lead generation across multiple service lines through innovative, commercially focused campaigns.\n, • Work closely with the Commercial Director to align marketing activity with sales objectives and wider business strategy.\n, • Manage marketing budgets, ensuring strong ROI across all activity.\n, • Analyse campaign performance, customer journeys and conversion data to continually improve results.\n, • Develop employer branding and recruitment marketing initiatives to support organisational growth.\n, • Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Sales, Operations and Education to maximise commercial opportunities.\n, • Identify new markets, growth opportunities and innovative ways to increase brand awareness and customer engagement.\n, • Present marketing performance, commercial insight and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.\n, • Oversee external agencies, suppliers and marketing technology where required.\n, • Support exhibitions, industry events and stakeholder engagement activity across the UK.\n\n THE PERSON: \n\n • Proven experience in a senior Marketing Manager or Commercial Marketing role with responsibility for strategy as well as team leadership.\n, • Demonstrable success delivering measurable commercial growth through marketing activity.\n, • Strong understanding of lead generation, sales funnels, customer acquisition, conversion optimisation and marketing ROI.\n, • Experience leading and developing marketing teams.\n, • Strong digital marketing knowledge including SEO, PPC, CRM, marketing automation and analytics.\n, • Commercially minded with excellent analytical and decision-making skills.\n, • Confident influencing senior stakeholders and presenting strategic recommendations.\n, • Creative, ambitious and proactive with an entrepreneurial approach to problem solving.\n, • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment where you'll have the autonomy to challenge ideas and introduce improvements.\n, • Willingness to travel nationally, including occasional overnight stays, to support team collaboration and events.\n, • Experience within education, apprenticeships, training, engineering, construction, manufacturing or other technical sectors would be highly advantageous, although candidates from other commercial backgrounds are encouraged to apply.\n\n PACKAGE: \n\n • Competitive Salary\n, • Performance Bonus\n, • Hybrid Working\n, • 33 Days Annual Leave + Additional Christmas Closure\n, • Enhanced Pension\n, • Life Assurance\n, • Ongoing Learning & Development\n, • Funded Qualifications\n, • Excellent Career Progression\n, • Supportive, Collaborative & High-Performing Culture\n\n By sending an application or applying for a job, you consent to your personal data being processed and stored by Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in accordance with our Cookie & Privacy Policy (available in the footer on our website). Get Recruited (UK) Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.

AI Solution Architect - Senior Manager/Associate Director | Capital MarketsLocation: ManchesterWorking pattern: HybridSalary: Compensation aligned to experience and seniorityRef: J13119Senior AI Solution Architects are required to support the design, implementation and scaling of advanced AI solutions within financial services and capital markets environments.This role would suit an experienced professional with a strong background in AI, cloud and data architecture, with experience designing enterprise AI solutions and translating business requirements into scalable technical architectures. You will play a key role in shaping AI architecture strategy, leading technical teams and supporting organisations as they move from strategy and experimentation through to enterprise deployment.You will work closely with AI Engineers, Data Scientists, Enterprise Architects, MLOps teams, business stakeholders and senior leadership to design, deliver and scale AI solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.Key responsibilities:Translating business objectives into AI architecture strategies, roadmaps and scalable solution designsDesigning and implementing end to end AI and ML architectures across enterprise environmentsDefining scalable, performant and cost optimised deployment patterns across cloud, containerised and GPU enabled environmentsSupporting AI implementation programmes from proof of concept through to enterprise deployment and optimisationEvaluating and selecting technologies across open source and commercial platformsDesigning and integrating AI solutions into existing enterprise systems and applicationsWorking with AI Engineers, Data Scientists and technical teams to support AI delivery and scaling initiativesSupporting AI governance, security, risk and regulatory considerations throughout the delivery lifecycleSupporting architecture governance, technical review boards and design authoritiesBuilding relationships with technical and business stakeholders across large scale transformation programmesProducing solution design documentation, implementation plans and technical proposalsProviding technical leadership and mentoring within multidisciplinary teamsExperience Required:Experience designing AI, ML or modern data architectures within enterprise environmentsStrong understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks or similar technologiesExperience architecting scalable AI and ML solutions across serverless, containerised or GPU enabled environmentsExperience with LLMs, prompt engineering, embeddings, semantic search and RAG patternsExposure to vector databases and agent frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph or similar technologiesUnderstanding of MLOps, LLMOps and model lifecycle management principlesExperience designing APIs and integrating AI solutions into enterprise environmentsStrong understanding of modern data architectures and platform design principlesExperience presenting architectural designs to technical and business stakeholdersFinancial services experience within capital markets or broader banking environmentsThis is a strong opportunity for an AI architecture professional who wants to work on high impact AI and data transformation programmes within complex financial services environments.For more information make an application today!Alternatively, you can refer a friend or colleague by taking part in our fantastic referral schemes! If you have a friend or colleague who would be interested in this role, please refer them to us. For each relevant candidate that you introduce to us (there is no limit) and we place, you will be entitled to our general gift/voucher scheme.Datatech is one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies in the field of analytics and host of the critically acclaimed event, Women in Data UK. For more information visit our website: www.datatech.org.ukTPBN1_UKTJ

Tax Investigations Manager | Manchester | Hybrid | Competitive Salary + Benefits\n I am working with a range of leading professional services and accountancy firms across Manchester, including Big Four, Top 20, Top 50 and specialist boutique practices, who are looking to appoint experienced Tax Investigations Managers to join their growing Tax Disputes and Investigations teams. These opportunities are ideal for ambitious tax professionals looking to progress their career within the professional services industry, working with respected firms that advise a diverse client base on complex and high-value tax investigations and disputes. The Opportunity\n Based in Manchester, these roles provide the opportunity to work on challenging and high-profile tax matters, advising clients through complex interactions with HMRC and helping them navigate sensitive tax investigations from start to resolution. You will work with a varied client portfolio, including private clients, owner-managed businesses, large corporates and international organisations, while collaborating with experienced Partners and senior tax specialists on complex cases. Key Responsibilities\n\n • Managing a portfolio of complex HMRC enquiries, investigations and tax dispute matters.\n, • Advising clients on investigation strategy, disclosures and settlement negotiations.\n, • Preparing technical submissions, reports and correspondence.\n, • Building trusted client relationships and acting as a key point of contact.\n, • Supporting Partners and Directors on complex tax controversy engagements.\n, • Reviewing technical work and supporting junior team members.\n, • Contributing to the continued growth and development of the tax investigations practice.\nAbout You\n I am keen to speak with professionals who have: \n\n • Experience in tax investigations, tax disputes, tax controversy or HMRC enquiries.\n, • ACA, ACCA, CTA qualification or equivalent experience.\n, • Strong technical knowledge and the ability to apply it in a commercial environment.\n, • Experience managing complex client engagements.\n, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.\n, • Experience mentoring and developing junior colleagues.\nWhy Consider These Opportunities?\n\n, • Access to opportunities across leading Big Four, Top 20, Top 50 and specialist boutique firms in Manchester.\n, • Exposure to complex, interesting and high-value tax investigations.\n, • The opportunity to work alongside some of the UK's leading tax specialists.\n, • Clear progression pathways through to Senior Manager, Director and Partner level.\n, • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.\n, • Competitive salary packages and comprehensive benefits.\n\n If you are an experienced Tax Investigations, Tax Disputes or Tax Controversy professional considering your next career move within the Manchester professional services market, I would welcome the opportunity to have a confidential conversation and discuss the opportunities currently available. Please get in touch for further details.

Job Title \n Corporate Finance Director \n \n Location \n Manchester \n \n Salary \n £85,000 - £120,000 \n \n A highly respected, independent mid-tier accountancy and advisory firm based in Manchester is seeking an experienced Corporate Finance Director to join its growing team. \n With an established reputation for delivering high-quality advisory services to owner-managed businesses, entrepreneurs and private equity-backed clients, the firm has built a strong presence across the North West. As part of its continued growth strategy, it is looking to appoint a commercially minded Corporate Finance Director who can play a pivotal role in both originating and delivering new business opportunities. \n \n What you will be doing as a Corporate Finance Director \n \n\n • Originate new corporate finance opportunities through networking, relationship building and business development activities.\n, • Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, banks, private equity houses, legal advisers and other professional introducers.\n, • Lead and manage corporate finance transactions from initial engagement through to successful completion.\n, • Advise clients on strategic growth, acquisitions, disposals, valuations and capital raising.\n, • Prepare and present high-quality proposals, pitches and presentations to prospective clients.\n, • Support the development and execution of the firm's corporate finance growth strategy.\n, • Lead, mentor and develop junior members of the team.\n, • Work collaboratively with partners across tax, audit and business advisory to identify cross-referral opportunities.\n, • Represent the firm at networking events, seminars and within the wider business community.\n\n \n \n What you will need to succeed as a Corporate Finance Director \n \n\n • ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent professional qualification).\n, • Significant corporate finance experience gained within an accountancy practice or advisory firm.\n, • Proven track record of originating, winning and successfully delivering corporate finance mandates.\n, • Strong technical expertise across M&A, disposals, acquisitions, fundraising and wider corporate finance advisory services.\n, • Commercially minded with excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to develop lasting client and introducer networks.\n, • An established Corporate Finance Director or an ambitious Associate Director ready to step into a Director-level role.\n, • A confident leader with excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for business development, team development and delivering outstanding client service.\n\n Why join this firm? \n\n • Impressive growth plans in place across the firm\n, • Clear path to become a Partner in the future\n, • Excellent bonus structure on offer\n, • Play a key role in shaping the future growth of a thriving Corporate Finance team with genuine influence over its strategic direction.\n, • Work with an impressive portfolio of owner-managed businesses, entrepreneurs and ambitious growth companies across a diverse range of sectors.\n, • Benefit from a collaborative and supportive partnership culture where ideas are valued and success is recognised.\n\n What next? \n The client is keen to start interviewing NOW! So, if you are interested, please apply ASAP! \n \n \n \n \n \n As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

Financial Controller\n Manchester | Hybrid (3 days onsite: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday) | £55,000 - £65,000 \n We're partnering with a growing, well-established business in Manchester to recruit an experienced Financial Controller to join their finance leadership team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to take real ownership of the financial operations of a dynamic organisation, working closely with senior stakeholders to drive commercial performance. The Role\n As Financial Controller, you'll take charge of the day-to-day financial management of the business, ensuring robust financial control, accurate reporting, and continuous improvement of processes and systems. You'll play a key role in shaping financial strategy and act as a trusted advisor to the senior leadership team. \n Key responsibilities include: \n\n • Overseeing the preparation of monthly management accounts, budgets, and forecasts\n, • Managing the year-end audit process and statutory accounts preparation\n, • Ensuring strong financial controls, policies, and compliance across the business\n, • Leading, mentoring, and developing a small finance team\n, • Cash flow management and treasury oversight\n, • Partnering with department heads to support commercial decision-making\n, • Driving process improvements and system efficiencies\n, • Supporting the CFO/Finance Director with ad hoc projects and analysis\nAbout You\n\n, • ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent)\n, • Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance management role\n, • Strong technical accounting knowledge with a hands-on approach\n, • Excellent communication skills, comfortable engaging with non-finance stakeholders\n, • Experience managing or mentoring a team\n, • Highly organised, deadline-driven, and detail-focused\n, • Advanced Excel skills; experience with modern accounting/ERP systems advantageous\nWhat's on Offer\n\n, • Salary of £55,000 - £65,000, depending on experience\n, • Hybrid working: 3 days onsite per week (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday), 2 days remote\n, • A genuinely varied and hands-on role with real scope for progression\n, • Supportive, collaborative team culture\n\n Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation about the role. \n Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. \n To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.

Procurement Manager Salary: £56,710 - £61,206 per annum Location: 1 Angel Square, Manchester/hybrid working (2 days on-site per week) Contract: Permanent, 37 hours FTE Closing date: 23:59pm, Monday 20 July 2026 Overview of the Procurement Manager role Sellick Partnership is currently partnered with Co-op Academies Trust to recruit a Procurement Manager. This is a strategic opportunity to lead procurement activity across a growing Multi Academy Trust, ensuring compliance, value for money, contract governance and consistency of approach. Reporting to the Finance Director, the successful candidate will develop and implement a Trust-wide procurement and contract management framework, including preferred supplier arrangements, standard contract terms and full lifecycle management. Key responsibilities of the Procurement Manager will include - Lead the Trust-wide procurement and contract management strategy - Establish and maintain preferred supplier arrangements, framework portfolio, standard contract terms and performance expectations - Drive standardisation, aggregation and contract consolidation to improve value and reduce risk - Ensure procurement compliance with Trust Financial Regulations, the Academies Trust Handbook and Procurement Act 2023 - Develop and maintain procurement and contract management policies, procedures, templates, and guidance - Lead and manage high-value, complex and above-threshold procurement exercises - Advise schools and senior leaders on compliant tendering, quotation and direct award processes - Develop and embed a contract management framework covering the full supplier lifecycle - ensuring that all contracts are clearly document, accessible and managed - Lead supplier performance management, contract review meetings and commercial negotiations - Analyse spend and contract data to identify savings, efficiencies and value-for-money opportunities This list isn't exhaustive and the full job specification for this role can be provided upon request, which highlights further detail on each aspect of this role. Required experience/qualifications of the Procurement Manager position will include - Degree level or equivalent experience - CIPS qualified, working towards CIPS, or another relevant qualification - Experience of procurement in a medium to large complex organisation, preferably public sector - Experience managing tenders, supplier frameworks, e-tendering and e-sourcing portals - Strong understanding of procurement compliance, financial controls, governance and public sector accountability - Demonstrable experience delivering value for money and cost savings - Strong commercial, analytical, negotiation and stakeholder management skills - Knowledge of ESG and sustainable procurement principles would be beneficial - Commitment to co-operative values, British Values and the Ways of Being Co-op Benefits available alongside the Procurement Manager position include (but aren't limited to): - Competitive annual leave entitlement - Defined benefit pension schemes, including the Local Government Pension Scheme - Co-op colleague membership, including 30% off selected Co-op branded products and 10% off branded products in Co-op Group food stores - Employee Assistance Programme for colleagues and members of their household - Wellbeing support, including mental health resources, Health Assured support, Wisdom Health and Wellbeing App and Mental Health First Aiders - Occupational sick pay and family-friendly policies - Free annual flu vaccination and free eye care tests - Cycle to Work scheme and Nuffield Health gym membership discounts - Professional development, induction, coaching and career progression opportunities This is a fantastic opportunity to join Co-op Academies Trust, a values-led organisation sponsored by the Co-op Group. The Trust supports schools and communities across the North of England and is committed to creating exceptional pupil experiences, strong financial stewardship and fairer communities. How to apply for the Procurement Manager position If you believe you have the required experience and qualifications outlined above for the Procurement Manager opportunity, please apply within. Alternatively, if you would like a confidential chat about the role or organisation, please contact Hayley Cox at Sellick Partnership to find out more. Closing date: 23:59pm, Monday 20 July 2026 Synonyms: Procurement Lead, Category Manager, Commercial Manager, Contracts Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Senior Buyer, Public Sector Procurement Manager 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

The Opportunity \n An excellent opportunity has arisen for a senior commercial property solicitor to join a growing and ambitious business at Associate Director or Director level. \n Due to increasing client demand and long-term growth plans, the firm is looking for an experienced commercial real estate lawyer to lead and develop its commercial property offering in Manchester. \n This is a genuine platform role with the opportunity to shape and grow a team, develop key client relationships and play a major part in the wider growth of the business, with full backing from a well-established professional services group and existing referral network. \n Director level within the business is comparable to Partner level within a more traditional law firm structure, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a senior leadership position with real autonomy and influence. \n The role would suit a commercially minded senior lawyer looking for more autonomy, leadership responsibility and the opportunity to build something long term. \n The Role \n You will play a key role in the development and leadership of the commercial property team, advising on a broad range of real estate matters while helping drive the growth of the practice. \n Work will include: \n\n • Acquisitions and disposals\n, • Landlord and tenant matters\n, • Commercial leases and licences\n, • Portfolio management\n, • Property finance transactions\n, • Real estate support on corporate transactions including M&A and demergers\n\n You will also: \n\n • Help shape the strategy and direction of the commercial property offering\n, • Develop and grow client relationships across existing and new business\n, • Work closely with colleagues across the wider business and professional network\n, • Mentor and support junior lawyers within the team\n, • Take an active role in business development, networking and profile-raising activities\n\n Experience dealing with distressed real estate matters would be advantageous but is not essential. \n Requirements \n\n • Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales\n, • Around 8+ years’ PQE in commercial property\n, • Strong technical experience across a broad range of commercial real estate matters\n, • Experience supporting corporate transactions from a real estate perspective\n, • Background in property finance work would be beneficial\n, • Comfortable supervising junior lawyers and helping develop a team\n, • Strong commercial awareness and client relationship skills\n, • Interest in business development and growing a practice\n\n Experience within the healthcare or education sectors would be advantageous but is not essential. \n The Firm \n The business offers a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment with strong existing referral networks and genuine scope for progression. \n You will be joining a business that is continuing to invest heavily in growth, people and long-term development. \n #INDCATN

Reed Property & Construction are proud to be working with a leading multidisciplinary consultancy, employing over 250 professionals across 14 UK and Ireland offices, to appoint a Regional Director of Project Management for the North region. \n This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape and grow an established Project Management offering across their Manchester and Leeds locations, with strong backing from a well-respected national leadership team. \n The Role \n You will take responsibility for the strategic growth, leadership and performance of the Project Management service line in the North. This role will require someone with a strong business development background who can bring an established network with them to the role. \n This is a hands-on, commercially focused leadership role, combining client delivery, team development and business generation. \n A key focus will be on expanding the service line, leveraging existing relationships alongside developing your own client base to generate sustainable fee income. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead and grow the Project Management service line across Manchester and Leeds\n, • Drive business development activity with new and existing clients\n, • Deliver high-quality, end-to-end project management services\n, • Develop and implement the regional service line business plan\n, • Champion excellence in delivery standards, processes, and quality control\n, • Support and mentor team members, building a high-performing and engaged team\n, • Collaborate with other service lines to align delivery and maximise opportunities\n, • Promote innovation, efficiency, and best practice across the team\n, • Maintain and enhance key client relationships\n, • Represent the business in the market and support marketing initiatives\n\n \n You will work across a diverse client base including institutional investors, developers and asset managers, delivering high-profile schemes across a variety of sectors and having a ESG focus. \n Key Accountabilities \n\n • Lead and grow the regional Project Management function for the North, enhancing its technical and commercial profile\n, • Deliver against financial and performance targets, including fee income generation\n, • Support the development and growth of the wider team\n, • Align regional delivery with national strategy and service quality standards\n, • Build a strong market presence across the Northern region\n\n About You \n You will be an experienced, client-facing Project Management professional with a strong commercial mindset and proven leadership capability. \n Key requirements include: \n\n • Degree qualified with MRICS (or equivalent)\n, • A proven track record in project delivery and client relationship management\n, • An established client network with the ability to generate new work\n, • Strong leadership skills, with experience mentoring and developing teams\n, • A solid understanding of the Northern property market\n, • Demonstrable success in achieving financial and business development targets\n, • Confident communicator, both written and verbal\n, • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and performance\n\n What’s on Offer \n\n • Competitive salary and car allowance\n, • Performance-related bonus and director-level incentives\n, • Flexible and hybrid working\n, • Private healthcare, life assurance and personal accident cover\n, • Generous holiday allowance plus wellbeing and charity days\n, • Pension scheme\n, • Clear career progression within a growing, people-focused consultancy\n\n

Finance Director | Consumer Products \n Greater Manchester | £100,000-£110,000 plus bonus & benefits \n \n The Opportunity \n Zachary Daniels Finance are delighted to be exclusively partnering with an ambitious, privately owned consumer products business in the search for a Finance Director. \n Operating internationally, our client designs, sources and distributes market-leading consumer products to many of the UK's best-known retailers. Having enjoyed consistent growth in recent years, the business is now entering an exciting new phase of expansion and is seeking an experienced Finance Director to join its Executive Leadership Team. \n Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, this is a broad and highly commercial appointment with responsibility for shaping financial strategy, driving operational performance and leading the continued evolution of the finance function. You'll act as a genuine business partner across the organisation whilst maintaining a hands-on approach to financial leadership. \n \n The Role \n This is a rare opportunity to influence the direction of a growing international business where finance sits at the heart of commercial decision making. \n \n Key responsibilities include: \n\n • Leading the Group's financial strategy across multiple international entities.\n, • Owning budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning.\n, • Driving cash flow, treasury and working capital optimisation.\n, • Delivering insightful board reporting and commercial analysis.\n, • Leading group reporting, statutory compliance and financial controls.\n, • Supporting operational, commercial and supply chain decision making.\n, • Partnering with senior stakeholders to improve profitability and business performance.\n, • Leading finance transformation, process improvement and systems development.\n, • Developing and mentoring a high-performing finance team.\n, • Supporting strategic growth initiatives, acquisitions and investment decisions.\n\n \n About You \n We're looking for a commercially minded Finance Director who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with operational delivery. \n You'll ideally bring: \n\n • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.\n, • Previous Finance Director or senior finance leadership experience.\n, • Experience within consumer products, retail, wholesale, manufacturing or international trading environments.\n, • Strong group reporting and multi-entity finance experience.\n, • A track record of improving finance processes, controls and reporting.\n, • Excellent commercial acumen with strong financial modelling capability.\n, • Experience managing international operations, foreign exchange and working capital would be advantageous.\n, • A collaborative leadership style with the credibility to influence at Executive and Board level.\n\n \n Why Join? \n This is an opportunity to become part of an ambitious leadership team within a successful international consumer business that continues to invest in growth, people and innovation. \n You'll have genuine influence over the direction of the business, the autonomy to shape the finance function and the opportunity to make a lasting impact as the organisation continues its growth journey. \n \n Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We recruit across Finance, HR, Technology, Digital & Ecommerce, Buying & Merchandising, Marketing, Retail Operations, Supply Chain & Logistics and Executive Search. \n BH36607

Job Title: Group Director of Financial Control Salary: £114,816 - £137,178 Type: Permanent, Full Time Location: Greater Manchester (Hybrid working) Sellick Partnership are delighted to be supporting a progressive devolved authority in Manchester in their search for a Group Director of Financial Control to join their senior leadership team. This is a unique opportunity will play a pivotal role in the future of the organisation as this strategic leadership role will be responsible for shaping and leading financial control across multiple organisations. Reporting to the Group Chief Financial Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring a high-performing and future-fit financial control environment that supports effective decision-making, transparency, and long-term financial sustainability across the Group. Key responsibilities of the role: Lead the Group's financial control, treasury, statutory reporting, and transactional finance functions Develop and implement a consistent financial control framework across the three organisations Oversee the production of statutory accounts and manage relationships with external auditors Drive finance transformation initiatives across systems, processes, and operating models Build strong collaborative relationships across the Group to ensure alignment and shared standards Provide strategic financial leadership across a complex, politically-led environment Support the delivery of the strategy and wider organisational priorities Act as a senior corporate leader, contributing beyond finance to the success of the GroupEssential experience: CCAB, CIMA or equivalent professional accountancy qualification Significant senior leadership experience within financial control, corporate finance, or a related core finance function Proven experience operating within large, complex, multi-organisation environments Strong track record of delivering transformation across financial systems, processes, and operating models Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across organisational boundaries Experience advising, influencing, and constructively challenging senior executives and political stakeholders Demonstrable commitment to inclusive leadership and developing high-performing teams The client is open to candidates for both private sector and public sector backgroundsDesirable experience: Experience leading ERP, finance system implementation, or major finance system improvement projectsBenefits of the role include: Opportunity to work at the heart of one of the most advanced devolved regions in England Strategic leadership position with responsibility across three major public sector organisations Ability to shape financial stewardship and long-term sustainability across the Group Hybrid working arrangements Significant opportunity to influence at executive and political levels Be part of a collaborative leadership community committed to delivering positive outcomes for Greater ManchesterOur client is looking for the right individual who has the right skill set and personal drive to take ownership of this role and thrive. The client is open to candidates for both private sector and public sector backgrounds. This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact in a high profile role and organisation. How to apply If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for the Group Director of Financial Control role, please apply now, or contact Abigail Day at Sellick Partnership. 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

We're working with a major international insurance broker as they look to grow their Real Estate offering across the region. With a strong national and global presence in the real estate and construction space, they are now looking to appoint a dedicated Account Executive to lead and drive their proposition locally. \n This is a key strategic hire - not just to manage clients, but to help shape, build, and grow the firm's real estate footprint in the region. You'll be backed by first-class broking, placement, and risk expertise, while being given the autonomy and responsibility to make your mark. \n The Role: \n\n • Lead the development of the broker's regional Real Estate proposition, with support from national and international sector specialists.\n, • Take ownership of an initial panel of real estate clients while actively developing new business opportunities through your network and market presence.\n, • Advise and manage clients including developers, property owners, asset managers, investors, and managing agents.\n, • Work closely with specialist broking, claims, and risk teams to deliver tailored insurance programmes, often involving complex asset portfolios and layered structures.\n, • Act as the regional subject matter expert for Real Estate, supporting internal colleagues and wider business development.\n\n What's on Offer: \n\n • The chance to build and own a regional proposition within a globally respected organisation.\n, • A platform to service and win large, complex real estate clients - including UK and international portfolios.\n, • Outstanding internal support across placement, claims, risk consulting, and sector marketing.\n, • Autonomy to shape your region's strategy, supported by national frameworks and brand credibility.\n, • A forward-thinking business with a modern, flexible approach to working and career development.\n, • Highly competitive salary (six-figure base potential), plus bonus, car allowance, and full corporate benefits.\n\n What They're Looking For: \n\n • An experienced Real Estate-focused Account Executive or Client Director with a strong understanding of the sector's risks, expectations, and client base.\n, • A strategic thinker who understands how to engage property stakeholders - from developers and fund managers to insurers and legal partners.\n, • Someone with an appetite to build something, not just manage a book - this is a growth and leadership opportunity.\n, • Strong market network in the regional real estate and insurance space, with the credibility to win new business.\n, • ACII (or progress towards it) preferred but not essential for the right individual.\n\n This is a unique chance to take the lead in one of the fastest-growing sectors in commercial insurance with the backing of a major broker, but the feel of a local, entrepreneurial role. \n For a confidential conversation, please get in touch.

Product Director | North West | Circa £100,000 -£130,000 + Benefits \n We're partnering exclusively with a globally recognised business to appoint an exceptional Product Director. Due to the confidential nature of this appointment, we're unable to disclose the organisation at this stage; however, this is a rare opportunity to join a market-leading business where product innovation, operational excellence and strategic leadership sit at the heart of its continued success. \n This is a senior leadership role, responsible for shaping product strategy, leading high-performing teams and driving performance across the entire product function.We're looking for an authentic leader who can inspire, influence and challenge when required, someone who leads with clarity, builds strong relationships and creates a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. Whilst this is a strategic position, you'll have an in-depth understanding of every stage of the product lifecycle, from product development and sourcing through to manufacturing, supply chain, supplier management and commercial delivery. You may no longer be hands-on day-to-day, but you'll know exactly what good looks like and how to build teams capable of delivering it.Due to the confidential nature of this search, further details regarding the business, product categories and long-term strategy will be shared with candidates whose experience closely aligns with our client's brief. \n BH36533

Title: Commercial Insurance Legal Director \n Location: Manchester City Centre (Hybrid) \n An award-winning international law firm is seeking a Legal Director to join its standout Commercial Insurance team in Manchester. This is an exceptional opportunity to take on a leading role within a nationally recognised practice, advising major insurer clients on some of the most significant and high-value property damage disputes in the market. \n The Opportunity \n You will lead on a diverse caseload spanning first and third property damage claims, coverage disputes, product liability matters and subrogated recoveries. \n Beyond your high quality caseload, you will be given the platform to shape strategy, deepen key client relationships and play an instrumental role in developing and mentoring talented junior members of the team. \n About You \n You will be a Qualified Solicitor (or equivalent) with an extensive background in property damage matters. You will combine your excellent technical expertise with commercial awareness and the confidence to advise on complex issues while building lasting relationships. \n Why Apply? \n\n • Opportunity to work on an engaging and complex caseload of the highest quality\n, • Genuine leadership opportunity influencing the growth and direction of a nationally recognised team\n, • Excellent scope for further career progression and professional development\n\n Benefits \n\n • Competitive salary and bonus scheme\n, • Comprehensive benefits package\n, • Flexible hybrid working\n\n Apply \n Whether you are already an established leader looking for a fresh challenge or a senior associate looking to take a step up into a strategic leadership role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch with George Prescott at G2 Legal for a confidential discussion. \n #INDCATN

Digital Marketing Manager | Old Trafford | Full Time | Hours: 8:45am to 5:50pm; Monday – Thursday with 30 min lunch and 2 x 15 min break and 8:45am to 5pm on Friday with 30 min lunch and 2 x 15 min break | Office Based | £40,000 – £50,000 per year \n About Crystal Ball \n Crystal Ball is an innovative, family-owned business offering next-generation fleet management and intelligence, built in an intuitive and customisable award-winning ecosystem. Combining powerful, future-proof technology with uncompromising customer service, Crystal Ball helps businesses transform fleet performance, reduce risks, and deliver measurable cost savings. \n Following a sustained period of growth, we are now seeking an experienced and passionate Digital Marketing Manager to play a pivotal role in the next stage of our journey. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and execute our digital marketing strategy, strengthen our brand presence, generate high-quality leads, and help position Crystal Ball as the UK's most trusted fleet technology partner. \n The Role \n As Digital Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing digital marketing strategies that increase brand awareness, drive website traffic, generate qualified leads, and support business growth. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, sales teams, and external partners to deliver data-driven campaigns that achieve measurable outcomes. \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Develop and implement the company's digital marketing strategy.\n, • Plan, execute, and optimise multi-channel campaigns across paid search, social media, email, and display advertising.\n, • Manage website content, SEO performance, and user experience to improve traffic and conversions.\n, • Create engaging content including blogs, case studies, email campaigns, and social media posts.\n, • Monitor and report on campaign performance using Google Analytics, Search Console, CRM platforms, and marketing dashboards.\n, • Manage paid advertising budgets and maximise return on investment.\n, • Support lead generation activities and marketing automation workflows.\n, • Identify new digital opportunities, trends, and technologies to improve performance.\n, • Coordinate with sales teams to align marketing activity with business objectives.\n, • Manage relationships with agencies, suppliers, and media partners where required.\n, • Ensure brand consistency across all digital channels and communications.\n\n Skills and Experience: \n\n • 6+ years' experience in a digital marketing role.\n, • Strong understanding of SEO, PPC, social media, email, and content marketing.\n, • Experience using Google Analytics, Google Ads, Wordpress, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, Hubspot and SEO tools.\n, • Excellent copywriting and content creation skills.\n, • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.\n, • Experience managing multiple campaigns and priorities simultaneously.\n, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.\n, • Knowledge of marketing automation.\n, • Experience creating marketing funnels, lead nurturing and customer journey optimisation.\n, • Proven experience developing and optimising marketing funnels, lead nurturing programmes, and customer journeys to maximise lead generation, conversion, and customer retention.\n\n What Success Looks Like: \n\n • Increased website traffic and engagement.\n, • Growth in qualified lead generation.\n, • Improved conversion rates across digital channels.\n, • Strong organic search performance.\n, • Consistent growth in brand visibility and audience engagement.\n, • Delivery of measurable ROI from marketing activities.\n\n What We Offer: \n\n • Competitive salary of £40,000 – £50,000 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications.\n, • Performance-related bonus opportunities.\n, • Ongoing professional development and training.\n, • Opportunity to shape and grow the digital marketing function.\n, • A collaborative and innovative working environment.\n, • 20 days holiday plus 8 UK bank holidays, plus 1 extra day per year of service (up to 25 days).\n, • Company pension and private medical insurance.\n\n Reporting To: Managing Director

The Opportunity \n An excellent opportunity has arisen for a senior commercial property solicitor to join a growing and ambitious business at Associate Director or Director level. \n Due to increasing client demand and long-term growth plans, the firm is looking for an experienced commercial real estate lawyer to lead and develop its commercial property offering in Manchester. \n This is a genuine platform role with the opportunity to shape and grow a team, develop key client relationships and play a major part in the wider growth of the business, with full backing from a well-established professional services group and existing referral network. \n Director level within the business is comparable to Partner level within a more traditional law firm structure, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a senior leadership position with real autonomy and influence. \n The role would suit a commercially minded senior lawyer looking for more autonomy, leadership responsibility and the opportunity to build something long term. \n The Role \n You will play a key role in the development and leadership of the commercial property team, advising on a broad range of real estate matters while helping drive the growth of the practice. \n Work will include: \n\n • Acquisitions and disposals\n, • Landlord and tenant matters\n, • Commercial leases and licences\n, • Portfolio management\n, • Property finance transactions\n, • Real estate support on corporate transactions including M&A and demergers\n\n You will also: \n\n • Help shape the strategy and direction of the commercial property offering\n, • Develop and grow client relationships across existing and new business\n, • Work closely with colleagues across the wider business and professional network\n, • Mentor and support junior lawyers within the team\n, • Take an active role in business development, networking and profile-raising activities\n\n Experience dealing with distressed real estate matters would be advantageous but is not essential. \n Requirements \n\n • Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales\n, • Around 8+ years’ PQE in commercial property\n, • Strong technical experience across a broad range of commercial real estate matters\n, • Experience supporting corporate transactions from a real estate perspective\n, • Background in property finance work would be beneficial\n, • Comfortable supervising junior lawyers and helping develop a team\n, • Strong commercial awareness and client relationship skills\n, • Interest in business development and growing a practice\n\n Experience within the healthcare or education sectors would be advantageous but is not essential. \n The Firm \n The business offers a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment with strong existing referral networks and genuine scope for progression. \n You will be joining a business that is continuing to invest heavily in growth, people and long-term development. \n #INDCATN

Marketing Manager£45,000 - £50,000 + Specialist Training + Bonuses + Healthcare + Excellent Company BenefitsLocated: Carrington, Trafford, Irlam, Eccles, Altrincham, Warrington, Leigh, Lymm, Sale, Stretford, Worsley, Salford, Swinton, ManchesterAre you a Marketing Manager from a B2B background looking to join a growing, market-leading company where you will play a key role in driving lead generation, supporting sales growth and helping shape the future direction of the business?On offer is a fantastic opportunity to step into a highly varied and influential role within a specialist business that will give you the autonomy to lead marketing strategy, manage campaigns across multiple channels, and support continued commercial expansion.This well-established company supplies a wide range of solutions into commercial, manufacturing and industrial sectors. They are continuing to grow and are now looking for an ambitious Marketing Manager to lead a small team and help generate further business opportunities.In this role, you will work closely with the Commercial Director and Sales team to develop and deliver marketing campaigns focused on generating qualified leads, improving digital performance, supporting product launches and strengthening the company's position in the market.This role would suit a Marketing Manager with strong B2B marketing, lead generation, SEO, PPC and campaign management experience who is looking to take ownership of a key department within a growing company.The Role: \n\n • Develop B2B campaigns focused on lead generation and revenue growth\n, • Lead a small team and support sales with targeted marketing activity\n, • £45,000 - £50,000\n\n The Person: \n\n • B2B marketing background with lead generation and campaign experience\n, • Experience working within a manufacturing, commercial or industrial environment\n, • Experience managing or mentoring staff; product-based industry experience is advantageous\n, • Commutable to Carrington\n\n Marketing Manager, B2B, Lead Generation, SEO, PPC, Campaigns, Manufacturing, Industrial, CarringtonReference Number: BBBH276419 To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Josh Cooper at Rise Technical Recruitment. \n Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. \n 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. \n We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

We are partnering with a highly successful, long established, and rapidly growing manufacturer, importer and wholesale retailer based on the outskirts of Manchester. Following significant expansion, technology has become a cornerstone of their UK and global operations. \n With further growth planned, they are seeking a strategic yet hands-on Head of IT / IT Manager to join their leadership team. This is a high-impact role reporting directly to the MD, offering accountability for the IT landscape and a seat at the table to influence wider business decisions. The Role\n As the Head of IT / IT Manager, you will take full ownership of the IT function. You will lead, mentor, and support a small internal team, whilst effectively managing relationships with external IT partners. \n This role requires a blend of strategic vision and technical knowledge. You will be responsible for defining the future systems architecture and roadmap, whilst remaining close enough to the technology to ensure seamless daily operations. Key Responsibilities:\n\n • Strategy & Architecture: Analyse evolving business requirements to establish a robust IT systems strategy, architecture, and technology roadmap.\n, • Supplier & Partner Management: Negotiate with and manage third-party suppliers and partners across infrastructure and business applications.\n, • ERP & Systems Integration: Oversee the ERP landscape (ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O knowledge) and optimise / improve integrations between internal systems, WMS, and client platforms.\n, • Team Leadership: Develop, mentor, and upscale the internal IT team and partner network to ensure high capability and performance.\n, • Infrastructure & Operations: Ensure the efficient operation of company technologies, including servers, desktops, networks, telephony, mobile, websites, and warehouse technology.\n, • Procurement & Budgeting: Take full accountability for all IT procurement, software licensing, and budget management to agreed levels.\n, • Governance & Training: Establish appropriate system procedures, technical documentation, and end-user training frameworks.\nWhat We Are Looking For:\n\n, • Proven Experience: A track record as an IT Manager, Head of IT, or IT Director, ideally within an SME environment (wholesale, distribution, logistics, or supply chain experience would also be highly beneficial).\n, • ERP Knowledge: Experience with ERP systems and related supply chain technologies; Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience is highly desirable.\n, • Hands-on Capability: While strategic, you must possess the technical confidence to be "hands-on" with infrastructure, hardware, and applications if escalations require it.\n, • E-Commerce Exposure: Familiarity with digital/e-commerce platforms and integrations is a distinct advantage.\n, • Communication & Culture: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence at Board and client level. You will thrive in a collaborative, office-based culture (ideally working approx 4 days a week on-site, with flexibility offered).\n\n This is a varied, high-autonomy role covering strategy, project delivery, and team leadership, offering someone a unique opportunity to help shape the direction and success of the business in to the future. Competitive salary and benefits package on offer \n If you are a driven IT Leader looking for a role where you can truly make your mark on a great, independent, family-run business, please apply with your CV today for immediate consideration.

Lead Full Stack Engineer \n £70,000 - £80,000 Base + Benefits \n Remote Based \n About the Role \n We’re looking for an experienced engineering leader who combines strong technical expertise with a proactive, ownership-driven mindset. As a Lead Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role within the Engineering team, providing technical leadership, influencing architectural direction, and setting high standards for engineering excellence. \n This is a hands-on leadership position where you'll work closely with the Director of Product Engineering to shape the technical strategy, establish engineering best practices, and tackle the complex challenges that have the greatest impact on the platform and customers. \n It’s an exciting time to join the Organisation. We’ve established a solid platform, have a clear vision for the future, and are looking for someone who is excited to help drive the next stage of growth. \n The successful candidate will be experienced in full stack engineering utilising Java, AWS, and Node.js. This role is perfectly suited to a Lead Engineer who wants to remain hands-on coding, whilst providing technical leadership/mentoring and assisting in architecture and technical strategy. \n Responsibilities Include: \n Technical Leadership & Architecture \n\n • Lead architectural decision-making to ensure the platform remains scalable, secure, maintainable and resilient.\n, • Serve as the technical authority for complex engineering challenges, providing hands-on leadership and guidance.\n, • Advocate for modern software engineering practices, including AI-assisted development, automation and continuous improvement.\n, • Establish and maintain high standards for code quality, engineering processes and peer review across the team.\n\n Delivery & Engineering Excellence \n\n • Remain actively involved in development by designing, writing, reviewing and maintaining production code.\n, • Improve engineering efficiency through better tooling, reusable patterns and simplified technical approaches.\n, • Contribute to delivery planning and estimation, ensuring technical considerations support predictable outcomes.\n, • Identify, prioritise and reduce technical debt using a pragmatic and commercially balanced approach.\n\n Collaboration & Product Influence \n\n • Partner closely with the Director of Product Engineering to translate product strategy into scalable technical solutions.\n, • Collaborate with Product Management to evaluate technical feasibility, communicate trade-offs and influence roadmap planning.\n, • Work directly with customers when appropriate to better understand product usage, technical challenges and future requirements.\n\n Team Development \n\n • Mentor and support engineers across the team, helping to develop technical capability and confidence.\n, • Foster a culture centred around accountability, engineering quality, collaboration and continuous learning.\n\n What We're Looking For \n Essential Experience \n\n • 5+ years' experience in full-stack software development, including significant experience operating at Senior or Lead Engineer level.\n, • Experience designing and developing serverless solutions on AWS.\n, • Commercial experience in Node.js\n, • Demonstrated ability to independently lead technical initiatives across multiple teams or workstreams with minimal supervision.\n, • Experience designing, implementing and owning architecture decisions within production environments.\n, • A proven track record of improving engineering quality and delivery through practical, iterative improvements.\n, • Experience adopting and promoting modern engineering practices, including AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor or Claude Code.\n, • Comfortable working within fast-paced environments where priorities evolve and pragmatic decision-making is essential.\n\n Nice to Have \n\n • Familiarity with vector databases and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures.\n, • Experience working with containerised applications and modern CI/CD pipelines.\n, • AWS certifications, including Solutions Architect or Machine Learning Specialty.\n\n

Business Development Manager – North of England \n Location: Manchester / Leeds (Hybrid) | Salary: £50,000–£60,000 + Annual bonus paid quarterly + private healthcare + Benefits | Type: Full-Time, Permanent \n \n About the Role \n Are you a driven, commercially-minded sales professional with a passion for building lasting relationships in the health insurance or employee benefits space? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing, innovative business at the heart of the UK’s health and wellbeing market. \n Based from the North of England (Manchester or Leeds), you’ll take ownership of a defined territory, growing and managing a panel of intermediary and broker partners while also developing direct client relationships. You’ll be the face of the business in your region — a trusted expert who partners genuinely flourish with. \n This role is home and field-based, with regular travel across the UK for client meetings and industry events (including occasional overnight stays). You’ll also spend time in our London office a couple of times per month or as the role requires. \n \n What You’ll Do \n New Business & Pipeline Development \n • Identify, target and onboard new intermediary and broker partners to build a high-performing distribution panel \n • Develop and execute a personal sales strategy focused on sustainable, profitable growth \n • Build and maintain a healthy pipeline, converting opportunities at a consistently strong rate \n • Support seamless client onboarding, both onsite and remotely \n Relationship Management \n • Build deep, trusted relationships with intermediaries at all levels — from advisers through to leadership teams \n • Train, educate and enable partners so they can confidently position your products to their clients \n • Run compelling joint demos and client pitches to drive conversion \n • Develop ‘evangelists’ within your partner network who champion the business unprompted \n • Forge and grow direct relationships with corporate organisations, large businesses and government bodies \n Market Intelligence & Representation \n • Stay ahead of competitor activity, pricing and product developments in the PMI and Employee Benefits market \n • Feed market insight back to inform product, pricing and marketing strategy \n • Represent the business at industry events, conferences and networking forums across the UK (including travel to London and Scotland) \n • Work closely with marketing to amplify campaigns and generate leads through your network \n CRM & Reporting Discipline \n • Maintain a live, accurate pipeline in HubSpot — every meeting, opportunity and deal logged without exception \n • Provide regular pipeline, forecast and activity updates to the Distribution Director \n • Self-manage your portfolio to ensure consistent activity levels and commercial output \n \n About You \n You’re a self-starter who thrives in a field-based, autonomous role. You treat your territory like your own business — hunting for opportunities, building genuine relationships and seeing deals through to close. You have the drive and discipline to structure your own working day and deliver consistently, whether you’re at home, in a client’s office, or on the road. \n Essential: \n • Proven track record in B2B sales / Broking, business development or account management \n • Experience in a self-directed, remote-first or field-based role \n • Strong communication, presentation and influencing skills — credible from adviser to C-suite level \n • Commercial acumen with a clear grasp of pipeline management and revenue forecasting \n • CRM proficiency (HubSpot strongly preferred) \n • Willingness and ability to travel across the UK, including London visits a couple of times per month, overnight stays and events as far as Scotland \n • Drive, discipline and resilience to build and manage a large, varied portfolio of relationships \n Desirable: \n • Experience in health insurance, PMI, employee benefits or financial services \n • An established network of PMI or Employee Benefit intermediary contacts \n • Knowledge of FCA regulatory requirements in intermediary distribution \n • Experience working in a scaling start-up or insurtech environment \n \n What’s on Offer \n • £50,000–£60,000 base salary with regular salary reviews \n • Quarterly performance bonus (up to £5,000 per annum) paid quarterly \n • Private health cover provided from day one \n • Hybrid, flexible working from the North of England \n • A genuine opportunity to make your mark in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial business \n \n How to Apply \n If you’re ready to take ownership of an exciting territory and build something you’re truly proud of, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a brief note on why this role appeals to you. \n

Industrial Safety, Sensing, Monitoring & ComplianceManchester | International Travelc. £95,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance + BenefitsCommercial Leadership | International Markets | Leadership ProgressionLead Today. Influence Tomorrow.This is not a typical Commercial Manager role. \n Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll take ownership of a broad commercial function spanning sales, major projects, partner development and commercial performance across UK and international markets. Joining a successful and growing technical manufacturing business, you'll play a key role in driving performance, building capability and helping shape the future direction of the organisation. For the right individual, this role offers genuine influence today and the opportunity to take on broader business leadership responsibilities in the future.The Opportunity We're looking for a commercially astute leader who can bring structure, accountability and momentum to a growing business. You'll lead and develop the commercial team, strengthen relationships with customers and international partners, improve forecasting and pipeline discipline, and ensure commercial strategy is translated into results. This is a visible leadership role with the autonomy to make an impact and the backing of an ambitious senior leadership team.What We're Looking For You'll have a proven track record of leading teams, improving commercial performance and delivering growth within a technical, engineering, manufacturing or industrial environment.You'll bring: \n\n • Strong commercial and business acumen\n, • Experience leading sales and commercial teams\n, • International market and partner development experience\n, • A track record of improving performance and driving accountability\n, • The credibility to influence customers, colleagues and senior stakeholders\n, • Ambition to play a broader leadership role in the future\n\n Experience within technical manufacturing, industrial technology, instrumentation, automation, safety systems, controls or related sectors would be highly advantageous.Why Join? Influential leadership role reporting directly to the Managing Director Opportunity to shape commercial strategy and business performance International exposure and market-facing responsibility Established team, customers and partner network Growing business with ambitious plans Clear pathway towards broader business leadershipIf you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact, lead a high-profile commercial function and develop your career beyond traditional sales leadership, we'd love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion, please submit your CV quoting reference 10466.Commercial leader, Commercial Manager, Head of Sales, Head of Commercial, Commercial Director, Business Unit Manager, General Manager, Senior Sales Leader

Regional Head of Retail | £110,000 +Benefits | Relocation \n \n The Brief \n An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and credible senior retail leader to take ownership of a significant retail region across the North West UK and surrounding areas. \n We are actively open to relocation candidates for this role and welcome applications from experienced retail leaders who may not currently be based in-region but are open to a new opportunity and relocation. You will need to relocate for the role if you are note already living in the North West. \n This is a pivotal leadership role within a high-performing retail organisation, ideal for someone with a proven track record of delivering multi-site retail performance, commercial growth, and operational excellence at scale. As Regional Head of Retail Sales, you will report directly to the Retail Director and sit on the Sales Leadership Team, playing a key role in shaping regional strategy and contributing significantly to overall business performance. \n \n The Role \n You will lead a large, multi-site retail region, taking full accountability for sales, profit, and operational performance. You will inspire and develop a team of regional managers, ensuring consistent delivery of exceptional customer experience and strong commercial outcomes. \n This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on commercial ownership, requiring strong analytical capability, people leadership, and the ability to influence across a complex retail structure. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n Commercial & Strategic Leadership \n\n • \n Drive regional revenue, profit, and KPI performance through data-led decision making \n • \n Develop and execute regional trading strategies aligned to business objectives \n • \n Own full regional P&L accountability, including payroll, productivity, and cost control \n • \n Identify and deliver opportunities to improve performance through refits, relocations, and optimisations \n\n Leadership & People Development \n\n • \n Lead, coach, and develop a team of regional managers \n • \n Build strong succession pipelines and develop high-potential talent \n • \n Create a high-performance, accountable, customer-focused culture \n • \n Inspire teams to consistently deliver strong commercial and service results \n\n Operational Excellence \n\n • \n Ensure consistent execution of operational standards across the region \n • \n Partner effectively with Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Training, and HR teams \n • \n Drive continuous improvement across processes, performance, and customer experience \n\n About You \n You will be: \n\n • \n A highly experienced senior retail leader (Head of / Regional Director / equivalent) \n • \n Proven in leading multi-site retail operations and regional leadership teams \n • \n Strong in commercial analysis, KPI delivery, and P&L ownership \n • \n Experienced in high street retail, fashion, jewellery, accessories, or beauty \n • \n A confident and credible people leader with strong coaching capability \n • \n Entrepreneurial, resilient, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment \n • \n A strong communicator with the ability to influence at all levels \n • \n Open to relocation and regional travel where required \n\n The Offer \n\n • \n Competitive salary of £110,000 + bonus + benefits \n • \n Generous performance-related bonus scheme \n • \n Hybrid working model with flexibility \n • \n Comprehensive benefits including staff discount and wellness support \n • \n Career development within a globally recognised, award-winning retail business \n\n Why This Role? \n This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-impact retail region, shape commercial strategy, and directly influence the future performance of a major retail business at scale. \n We welcome applications from experienced retail leaders who are open to relocation for the right opportunity. \n Regional Head of Retail | £110,000 +Benefits | Relocation \n BH35676

The Head of People role is a newly created position, offering a fantastic opportunity to lead and shape the people agenda across a growing organisation. Ideal for an ambitious People leader, this role will play a key part in driving organisational transformation, culture and performance while providing a strong platform for progression towards a future People Director position. \n Client Details \n Our client is a well-established and highly respected engineering and manufacturing business with a strong track record of delivering quality products and services to customers across the UK. Built on a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and operational excellence, the organisation has earned a reputation for reliability, innovation and customer-centricity. \n \n With ambitious growth plans and ongoing investment across its operations, the business is undergoing an exciting period of transformation. Its people are at the heart of its success, and the leadership team is committed to creating a high-performing, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive, develop and contribute to the company's future success. \n \n Operating across multiple sites throughout the North of England, this is an organisation that combines the strength and stability of an established business with the energy and opportunity of a company embracing change, innovation and sustainable growth. \n Description \n Are you an ambitious senior People leader who thrives in fast-paced, operational environments and is ready to take the next step towards a People Director role in the coming years? \n \n Our client is a highly successful manufacturing and engineering business employing approximately 400 colleagues across multiple sites throughout the North of England. As the organisation continues an exciting period of growth, transformation and investment, they are seeking an exceptional Head of People to play a pivotal role in shaping their people strategy, culture and organisational performance. \n \n Reporting directly to a highly engaged and people-focused Finance Director, this is a rare opportunity to join the senior leadership team and influence business decisions at the highest level. You'll combine strategic thinking with hands-on leadership, partnering closely with operational leaders to deliver a high-performing, inclusive and engaged workforce. \n \n This role offers the breadth, visibility and impact that will position the successful candidate strongly for a future People Director appointment. The Opportunity:\n As Head of People, you will lead the people agenda across a diverse, multi-site manufacturing and engineering operation, ensuring people strategy supports commercial objectives while creating an environment where colleagues can thrive. \n \n You'll be equally comfortable setting long-term strategic direction and rolling up your sleeves to drive operational excellence. Working within a unionised environment, you'll build trusted relationships across the organisation and champion a progressive, people-centred culture during a period of significant change and growth. \n Key Responsibilities:\n\n • Develop and deliver a people strategy aligned to business growth ambitions.\n, • Partner with the senior leadership team to drive organisational effectiveness, capability and performance.\n, • Lead and embed initiatives across employee engagement, talent development, succession planning and leadership capability.\n, • Coach and support managers to build high-performing, accountable teams.\n, • Lead employee relations activity, fostering positive relationships with employee representatives and trade unions.\n, • Drive organisational change programmes, ensuring effective communication and stakeholder engagement.\n, • Champion diversity, inclusion, wellbeing and employee experience initiatives across all sites.\n, • Deliver robust workforce planning and talent management strategies.\n, • Ensure HR policies, processes and practices remain compliant, commercially focused and fit for purpose.\n, • Use people data and insight to inform decision-making and influence business performance.\n, • Lead, develop and inspire the People team to deliver an exceptional service across the organisation.\n\n \n This role requires someone to be engaging with the business and stakeholders for a minimum of 3 days per week. \n Profile \n We are looking for an ambitious, commercially minded and influential People leader who combines strategic capability with strong operational delivery. \n \n You will likely bring: \n\n • Proven senior HR leadership experience within manufacturing, engineering, industrial or similarly operational environments\n, • Experience supporting multi-site operations\n, • Strong employee relations expertise, ideally gained within a unionised setting\n, • A track record of leading organisational change, transformation and culture initiatives\n, • Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at Board and senior leadership level\n, • Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of how people strategies drive business performance\n, • Experience developing leadership capability, succession planning and talent strategies\n, • A collaborative and pragmatic leadership style with high levels of resilience and emotional intelligence\n, • CIPD qualification or equivalent professional experience\n\n \n Most importantly, you'll be someone who is excited by the opportunity to leave a genuine legacy, drive business performance through people, and continue your progression towards a future People Director position. \n Job Offer \n This role pays up to £75,000 to £80,000 per annum (dependant on experience), inclusive of a car allowance, performance related bonus and a suite of benefits.

HR Data & Insights Lead (People Analytics) - 6 months FTC \n \n Senior HR Data & Insights Lead \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • \n Own and lead the organisation's People Data and Analytics strategy, ensuring people insights directly influence business performance, workforce planning, and executive decision-making. \n • \n Act as the organisation's subject matter expert for HR data, analytics, reporting, and workforce intelligence, establishing best practice across the People function. \n • \n Design, develop, and continuously enhance executive dashboards and self-service reporting using Power BI and other BI tools, delivering meaningful insights for the Executive Leadership Team and Board. \n • \n Lead the governance, quality, integrity, and accuracy of all people data, ensuring consistency across HR, Finance, Payroll, and all integrated business systems, including HiBob, Teamtailor, ADP, and other enterprise platforms. \n • \n Own the reconciliation of workforce, payroll, finance, and organisational data to provide a single, trusted source of truth across the business. \n • \n Develop advanced workforce analytics, predictive models, and scenario planning to support organisational growth, restructuring, succession planning, talent acquisition, retention, diversity, and future workforce strategy. \n • \n Identify emerging workforce trends, risks, and opportunities through sophisticated data analysis, translating complex information into commercially focused recommendations for senior leaders. \n • \n Partner with the Chief People Officer, People Director, Finance Director, People Team Data Lead, and senior business leaders to shape strategic workforce decisions through evidence-based insights. \n • \n Lead the development of enterprise-wide people KPIs, ensuring consistent reporting frameworks across all business functions. \n • \n Drive automation and continuous improvement of HR reporting processes, reducing manual effort while increasing reporting capability and data accuracy. \n • \n Establish and maintain robust data governance, GDPR compliance, audit readiness, and information security standards across all people data. \n • \n Lead high-profile analytics projects supporting organisational transformation, mergers, acquisitions, restructures, and change programmes. \n • \n Present complex workforce analytics and strategic recommendations to Executive Committees, Board members, and senior leadership teams, influencing key business decisions. \n • \n Mentor HR colleagues and promote a data-driven culture across the organisation by improving data literacy and encouraging evidence-based decision-making. \n\n \n Required Skills & Experience \n\n • \n Extensive experience leading People Analytics, HR Data, or Workforce Intelligence within a complex, multi-site or international organisation. \n • \n Demonstrable experience delivering strategic workforce insights that have influenced Executive and Board-level decisions. \n • \n Advanced expertise in Power BI, SQL, Excel, and modern data visualisation techniques, with experience automating reporting and developing scalable analytics solutions. \n • \n Strong knowledge of HRIS platforms, preferably HiBob, alongside integrated systems such as Teamtailor, ADP, payroll, finance, and enterprise reporting environments. \n • \n Deep understanding of workforce planning, organisational design, talent analytics, diversity metrics, compensation data, and employee lifecycle reporting. \n • \n Proven experience establishing data governance frameworks, maintaining data integrity, and ensuring GDPR compliance. \n • \n Excellent commercial acumen with the ability to translate complex analytical findings into practical business recommendations. \n • \n Outstanding stakeholder management skills with experience influencing senior executives, Board members, and cross-functional leadership teams. \n • \n Experience leading enterprise-wide analytics initiatives, process improvements, and digital transformation programmes. \n • \n Strong project leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple strategic priorities in a fast-paced environment. \n\n \n Desirable \n\n • \n Experience implementing or optimising HRIS and analytics platforms. \n • \n Knowledge of predictive analytics, machine learning, or AI applications within People Analytics. \n • \n Experience working with cloud-based data platforms and enterprise data warehouses. \n • \n Professional qualifications in HR, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, or Project Management. \n\n \n Success Measures \n\n • \n A trusted, organisation-wide single source of truth for all people data. \n • \n Executive and Board reporting delivered accurately, on time, and with actionable commercial insight. \n • \n Automated reporting processes that significantly reduce manual effort and improve decision-making. \n • \n High-quality workforce forecasting supporting business growth and strategic planning. \n • \n Robust governance and compliance ensuring confidence in all people data and reporting. \n

Associate Director - Town Planning - Manchester - Up to £60,000 + Benefits \n\n • \n Lead complex planning projects at a respected, design-led consultancy \n • \n Based in central Manchester with flexible hybrid working options \n • \n Shape strategy, guide clients, and mentor junior planners \n • \n Excellent package with scope for further progression \n\n ABOUT THE CLIENT: Our client is a well-established planning and design consultancy, delivering expert planning advice and strategy across sectors including green infrastructure, commercial, mixed-use, and residential. Known for their collaborative approach and planning insight, they work on some of the UK's most ambitious and challenging development projects. Due to sustained growth, they are now seeking an Associate Director - Town Planning to join their Manchester office and help lead the team into its next phase of success. \n THE BENEFITS: \n\n • \n Salary up to £60,000 depending on experience \n • \n Hybrid working model and flexible hours \n • \n Annual performance bonus \n • \n Clear pathway to Director-level progression \n • \n Supportive and inclusive team culture \n • \n APC support and structured CPD \n • \n Strategic input across multidisciplinary teams \n\n THE ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - TOWN PLANNING ROLE: You'll take a lead role in delivering planning strategy for a range of high-profile projects across the North and nationally. This will involve managing client relationships, preparing and overseeing planning applications and appeals, and offering expert advice at all stages of the development lifecycle. You'll also contribute to business development, lead internal project teams, and provide mentorship to junior planners. This role combines hands-on planning work with leadership, commercial awareness, and strategic thinking. \n ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - TOWN PLANNING ESSENTIAL SKILLS: \n\n • \n MRTPI chartered with a strong track record in consultancy or client-side planning \n • \n At least 10 years' professional experience within the UK planning system \n • \n Demonstrable experience leading planning applications and appeals \n • \n Confident managing clients, stakeholders, and project teams \n • \n Strong commercial awareness and interest in business development \n • \n Clear, persuasive written and verbal communication skills \n\n TO BE CONSIDERED: Please either apply through this advert or email me directly at . For further information, please call me on . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. \n KEY SKILLS Associate Director, Town Planner, MRTPI, Planning Strategy, Planning Applications, Leadership, Planning Consultancy, Urban Development

Head of Sales \n Salary: Circa £80,000 + Package \n Location: Greater Manchester, Office Based \n We're partnering with a well established consumer products business to recruit a Head of Sales who can lead from the front, inspire high performance and drive the next phase of commercial growth. \n This is a key leadership appointment within a successful and ambitious organisation that has built long standing relationships with many of the UK's leading retailers. The business has invested significantly in both its people and working environment, creating a collaborative and energetic culture where teams are encouraged to challenge, improve and succeed. \n As Head of Sales, you'll take ownership of a national sales function, leading and developing a team whilst building strong partnerships with major grocery and retail customers. You'll be responsible for driving accountability, creating clear direction and ensuring the commercial team delivers against ambitious growth objectives. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead, coach and develop a high performing sales team\n, • Create a culture of accountability, ownership and continuous improvement\n, • Build and execute commercial strategies that drive sustainable growth\n, • Strengthen relationships across major grocery and retail customers\n, • Support and develop customer growth plans across key accounts\n, • Drive performance through effective forecasting, planning and execution\n, • Work closely with senior leadership to shape the future direction of the business\n, • Identify opportunities to improve ways of working, processes and team effectiveness\n\n What We're Looking For \n\n • Proven leadership experience within a Head of Sales, Sales Director or senior commercial leadership position\n, • Strong experience managing major grocery retail customers\n, • A track record of delivering commercial growth through both strategy and execution\n, • The ability to lead with conviction and bring clarity to decision making\n, • Experience building high performing teams and driving accountability\n, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills\n, • Commercially astute, highly driven and comfortable operating in a fast paced environment\n\n This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Head of Sales looking to make a genuine impact within a business that values ambition, collaboration and results. \n BH36516

Senior Commercial Real Estate Solicitor Associate Director/DirectorFrancisco PartnersDirectorReal EstateReal EstateOn-siteLocationManchester, United StatesDate PostedJuly 3, 2026RegionUKStay ahead of the marketGet instant notifications when new job openings matching "Real Estate / Director jobs in Manchester, United States" are published.## About This RoleDriven by increased client demand and a clear strategic vision for growth, we are seeking a talented and commercially astute senior commercial property solicitor to join our team at Associate Director or Director level. The successful candidate will take ownership of our commercial property offering — defining its direction, expanding its client base, and building and developing their own team. This is an exceptional senior leadership opportunity for an ambitious commercial property lawyer ready to build and lead their own team – with the full backing of the firm and the broader Leonard Curtis group. This is a rare platform role: you will not simply join a team, you will shape one • Qualified solicitor in England and Wales • 8 years’ post-qualification experience • Strong track record across commercial property matters, including acquisitions, disposals, leases and advising both landlords and tenants • Excellent technical drafting skills and strong knowledge of commercial property law and practice • Demonstrable experience advising on the real estate aspects of corporate transactions including M&A and demergers • Experience in advising on property finance matters including advising on development and investment lending • Experience of advising in the healthcare and education sectors would be desirable but not essential • Experience supervising and developing junior lawyers and support staff • Ability to manage a complex and varied caseload, often across multiple concurrent transactions, delegate effectively and maintain high quality • Proven ability to build strong client relationships and secure repeat work • Comfortable with business development, networking and profile-raising activity • Commercial, solutions-focused mindset with clear communication and strong team orientation You will be responsible for the strategic development and day-to-day leadership of the commercial property practice, supporting our existing clients whilst identifying and pursuing new opportunities supported by the firm and the wider Leonard Curtis group's established network. Advise on a broad range of commercial property matters including acquisitions and disposals, portfolio management, commercial leases and licences, landlord and tenant issues and property finance transactions Collaborate closely with the Corporate team on transactional matters including M&A and demergers, providing integrated real estate advice as part of wider deal structures Lead and develop a growing commercial property team, setting standards, mentoring junior lawyers and shaping the team’s culture and service offering Take the lead on strategy for expanding the practice, identifying target sectors, client opportunities and new service lines Advise on distressed real estate matters where required, drawing on the expertise of the wider Leonard Curtis group (desirable but not essential) Drive client development activity, building long-term relationships and growing revenue across existing and new clients Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, agents, lenders and other professional contacts. Contribute to team management, including planning, delegation, quality control and promoting a high-performance culture. Lead and support business development, including networking, pitches, proposals, events and profile-raising. #J-18808-Ljbffr

\n Director of Data, Analytics & Insight - Manchester\n Forward Role are excited to be partnering exclusively with a data‑driven technology business in Manchester. \n Due to continued growth, an incredibly exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate Director of Data, Analytics and Insights to join the talented team. \n This senior leadership role sits at the heart of a fast‑moving, data‑driven technology business, where data underpins product development, customer experience, operational performance, and commercial decision‑making. As Director of Data, you’ll shape how the organisation uses insight and technology to scale effectively and compete more intelligently. You’ll own the full data strategy across analytics, engineering, quality, governance, and emerging capabilities such as AI‑driven products and automation. \n You’ll be responsible for creating an insight‑led culture and ensuring teams across the business can access trusted, actionable data at pace. Your remit will span the full customer journey, covering digital performance, acquisition analytics, channel optimisation, forecasting, experimentation, and supporting operational teams with improved decisioning and performance frameworks. A major part of the role is connecting data with real commercial impact, using insights to influence growth, efficiency, customer outcomes, and product development. Role & Responsibilities\n \n • Defining and delivering a scalable data strategy that accelerates analytics maturity.\n, • Championing data as a strategic asset across every business area.\n, • Building a roadmap that strengthens foundational data quality and supports AI‑enabled capabilities.\n, • Leading and developing multi‑disciplinary teams across analytics, insights, BI and data engineering.\n, • Ensuring analytics is deeply aligned with priorities from Product, Marketing, Sales and Operations.\n, • Driving modern analytical practices including attribution modelling, forecasting, experimentation, and digital performance analysis.\n, • Overseeing the architecture, reliability and performance of data platforms, pipelines and models.\n, • Embedding strong governance, documentation, modelling standards and security best practice.\n, • Reducing technical debt and ensuring high availability and stability of data systems.\n, • Supporting a wide range of use cases from automated reporting through to machine learning‑driven products.\n, • Translating complex insight into clear recommendations that influence trading, strategy and product decisions.\n, • Identifying opportunities for growth and operational efficiency through deeper customer and channel understanding.\n, • Building business cases, scenarios and forecasts to support commercial planning.\n, • Strengthening the accuracy and transparency of channel performance, attribution and investment evaluation.\n, • Maintaining high standards of data quality, lineage, privacy and compliance.\n, • Creating progression pathways, upskilling programmes and a culture of curiosity, collaboration and accountability.\n \n To succeed, you’ll combine strategic leadership with hands‑on credibility across both analytics and engineering. You’ll be comfortable operating in high‑volume, high‑availability data environments, and you’ll understand the commercial mechanics of digital‑first businesses. Most importantly, you’ll be excited by the opportunity to build, scale and shape the future of data in a growing organisation, unlocking new opportunities and maximising the value of the company’s data assets. \n APPLY NOW or email alicia@forwardrole.com \n Please note this role cannot offer sponsorship and you must be based in the North West. \n #J-18808-Ljbffr

\n Director of Financial Crime & Payments\n Location: Hybrid, Manchester Salary: Competitive DOE \n Our client is looking for an experienced Director of Financial Crime & Payments to lead the strategy, development and transformation of their Financial Crime and Payments functions. \n This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone who combines deep financial crime expertise with a strong understanding of payment operations, technology and regulatory compliance. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation's future, driving innovation through AI and automation while ensuring robust controls, excellent customer outcomes and regulatory excellence. The Role\n As Director of Financial Crime & Payments, you'll be responsible for developing the organisation's financial crime operating model while providing executive oversight of payment operations across card payments, Faster Payments, BACS and other payment services. \n Working closely with senior leaders across Product, Technology, Risk and Compliance, you'll lead strategic transformation programmes, champion the use of AI and machine learning, and ensure the business remains at the forefront of financial crime prevention and payment innovation. Key Responsibilities\n \n • Lead the strategy and transformation of Financial Crime and Payments across the business.\n, • Develop and evolve the financial crime operating model to support business growth and regulatory compliance.\n, • Oversee financial crime controls across KYC, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, fraud prevention and investigations.\n, • Drive the adoption of AI, machine learning and automation to improve operational efficiency and risk management.\n, • Provide executive oversight of payment operations, including card payments, Faster Payments, BACS and international payments.\n, • Manage strategic relationships with payment schemes, service providers and external partners.\n, • Ensure compliance with FCA regulations, payment scheme requirements and wider financial crime legislation.\n, • Partner with Product and Technology teams to develop innovative payment solutions.\n, • Present reporting and strategic updates to Executive Committees, Boards and regulatory stakeholders.\n, • Lead, develop and inspire high-performing Financial Crime and Payments teams.\n Skills & Experience\n \n, • Significant senior leadership experience within Financial Crime, AML, Fraud, Payments or Risk in a regulated financial services environment.\n, • Extensive knowledge of the full financial crime lifecycle, including KYC, customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening and fraud management.\n, • Proven experience leading financial crime transformation programmes and operating model design.\n, • Strong understanding of UK financial crime regulations, FCA requirements and AML legislation.\n, • Experience implementing AI, machine learning or automation within regulated environments.\n, • Strong knowledge of UK payment schemes, including Mastercard, Faster Payments and BACS.\n, • Experience leading large-scale change programmes and engaging with regulators, auditors and executive stakeholders.\n, • Excellent commercial awareness with the ability to balance customer experience, risk and operational performance.\n Desirable experience includes:\n \n, • Experience within fintech, challenger banks or e-money institutions.\n, • Knowledge of Visa, CHAPS, SWIFT and international payment schemes.\n, • Professional qualifications in Financial Crime, AML, Risk or Payments.\n What's on Offer\n \n, • Competitive salary.\n, • Hybrid working with flexibility to balance office and home working.\n, • The opportunity to shape the future of Financial Crime and Payments within a growing fintech business.\n, • A highly strategic leadership role with significant influence across the organisation.\n, • Exposure to cutting‑edge AI and machine-learning technologies.\n, • A collaborative, forward-thinking culture with genuine opportunities to drive innovation and transformation.\n \n If you're an experienced leader looking to shape the future of financial crime prevention and payment services within an innovative financial services organisation, we'd love to hear from you. \n #J-18808-Ljbffr

\n Associate Director, Platform Security Architecture\n Department: Cyber Services and Capabilities \n Employment Type: Full Time \n Location: GBR Manchester Hardman Boulevard \n Reporting To: Ronnie Miller Description\n This leadership role is responsible for shaping and driving the Platform and Security Architecture strategy across all platforms that have commercial or revenue impact, including those that are client-facing or used in the delivery of billable services. \n The Associate Director will lead the adoption of architectural standards across professional and managed services platforms, driving improvements in platform resilience, security, scalability, innovation, customer confidence, presales success, and operational efficiency. \n Acting as a recognised subject matter expert in cyber platform engineering, cloud security, and advanced detection technologies, the role will provide strategic technology leadership, influence platform evolution, and guide key business decisions across engineering, operations, product, and commercial functions. \n A key part of the role is collaborating with senior stakeholders to: \n \n • Define and govern architectural standards across professional and managed services platforms.\n, • Drive platform innovation and the adoption of emerging technologies, including AI and machine learning.\n, • Improve platform resilience, scalability, and security.\n, • Shape long‑term technology strategy aligned to business objectives.\n, • Increase operational efficiency and customer value through platform transformation.\n, • Support strategic client engagements and presales opportunities with senior‑level technical assurance.\n Key Responsibilities\n \n, • Define and govern architectural standards for professional and managed service platforms, ensuring a unified, scalable, and secure technology foundation.\n, • Maintain strong partnerships with internal technology and security teams to ensure architecture decisions align with enterprise standards and governance requirements.\n, • Lead high‑complexity customer workshops spanning consulting, implementation, technical assurance, and managed services.\n, • Support strategic sales opportunities by providing authoritative architectural guidance and technical assurance.\n, • Shape platform strategy across managed services environments, cyber tooling ecosystems, and operational platforms.\n, • Partner with senior leadership to define and deliver long‑term technology strategy and innovation roadmaps.\n, • Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies, including AI/ML‑enhanced detection, workflow automation, and next‑generation platform engineering capabilities.\n, • Design secure multi‑tenant architectures, cloud‑native solutions, integration frameworks, and advanced telemetry platforms.\n, • Develop reference architectures, engineering frameworks, and design patterns used across engineering and cyber defence teams.\n, • Provide technical leadership and guidance on platform design, infrastructure‑as‑code, security controls, and platform hardening best practices.\n, • Drive the maturity of AI‑powered workflows, including detection generation, anomaly analysis, automated response, and operational optimisation initiatives.\n, • Provide senior‑level architectural advisory support across engineering, operations, product, commercial, and executive functions.\n Skills, Knowledge & Expertise\n \n, • Significant experience defining and leading global engineering and platform strategies within professional services and managed services environments.\n, • Strong experience with enterprise technologies and platforms such as Microsoft, Splunk, ServiceNow, Cyber security tooling, and large‑scale operational or automation platforms.\n, • Experience designing and governing secure, scalable cloud and platform architectures.\n, • Strong planning, organisational, and prioritisation skills.\n, • Excellent stakeholder management and relationship‑building capabilities.\n, • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.\n, • Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.\n, • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multiple teams.\n, • High attention to detail and commitment to quality.\n, • Adaptability and resilience in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.\n \n \n, • Experience with AI, machine learning, and automation technologies within cyber security and platform engineering environments.\n, • Experience supporting customer‑facing architecture engagements and strategic presales activities.\n, • Expertise in cyber platform engineering, cloud security, and advanced detection technologies.\n Job Benefits\n We have a high‑performance culture which is balanced evenly with world‑class wellbeing initiatives and benefits: \n \n • Flexible Working – Balance your work and personal life with our flexible working options.\n, • Enhanced Holiday Allowance – Enjoy 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days.\n, • Medicash & Critical Illness Scheme\n, • Financial & Investment Benefits – Pension, Life Assurance and Share Save Scheme.\n, • Community & Volunteering Programmes – Opportunities to make a difference through volunteering.\n, • Green Car Scheme – Drive greener while saving money.\n, • Cycle Scheme – Support for cycling to work and staying active.\n, • Special Time Off – Additional leave for key life moments, including marriage/civil partnership, becoming a grandparent, and welcoming a new pet.\n, • Family Planning Support – Generous maternity and paternity leave, plus support for fertility treatment.\n \n #J-18808-Ljbffr

\n CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist & Medical Director\n Up to £200,000 per annum \n Bury, Manchester \n Shape the future of specialist mental health care as a Medical Director & Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, combining strategic leadership with meaningful clinical practice. This senior opportunity offers the chance to lead high‑quality care within a CAMHS PICU service while influencing wider clinical standards, governance and service development. For experienced Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists seeking impact beyond direct patient care, this role offers genuine scope to make a lasting difference. \n Working as both a senior leader and Responsible Clinician, you'll help drive clinical excellence across the hospital while supporting young people with complex mental health needs. You'll join an experienced multidisciplinary team where collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement are highly valued. Package & Benefits\n \n • Salary up to £200,000 per annum.\n, • Generous annual leave entitlement increasing with length of service.\n, • Dedicated study leave and CPD budget.\n, • Peer support and in‑house CPD programmes.\n, • Opportunities to participate in research, publishing and service development initiatives.\n, • Teaching opportunities including medical student, MRCPsych and CESR programmes.\n, • Contributory pension scheme.\n, • Life Assurance at 3× salary.\n, • Healthcare cash plan with up to £1,000 worth of annual benefits.\n, • 24‑hour GP access and wellbeing support services.\n, • Free meals and on‑site parking.\n, • Employee Assistance Programme.\n, • Electric Car Scheme.\n About the Company\n This specialist mental health provider delivers high‑quality inpatient services for young people with complex needs. With a strong focus on clinical excellence, governance and continuous improvement, the organisation supports collaborative working and ongoing professional development across all disciplines. Key Responsibilities\n \n • Provide clinical leadership across the hospital, supporting governance, quality improvement and regulatory compliance. Act as Responsible Clinician for an 8‑bed CAMHS PICU service, overseeing assessment, treatment planning and clinical outcomes.\n, • Support consultant supervision, multidisciplinary decision‑making and service development initiatives.\n, • Promote high standards of patient care while contributing to strategic planning and organisational objectives.\n About You\n \n, • Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified\n, • Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status\n, • Significant experience in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.\n, • Deep understanding of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity.\n, • Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent\n \n If you're an experienced Medical Director & Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, or senior CAMHS Psychiatrist looking to influence strategy while maintaining clinical practice, we'd love to hear from you. \n Contact Dale, 020 3314 7746 at Leaders in Care for more information or a confidential discussion. \n #J-18808-Ljbffr

\n Job Description Overview Engineering a better future for our planet and its people At AtkinsRéalis, we deliver some of the world's most complex and critical programmes. As we continue to grow across our Complex Projects business unit, we are seeking an exceptional leader to join us as Senior Sector Director – Complex Projects, responsible for our Nuclear, Defence, Water and Power sectors. This is a high-profile leadership role with responsibility for our growth sectors, leading and winning profitable work that drives sustainable growth, strengthening client relationships, overseeing service delivery, and leading a team of Sector Directors across some of the UK's most strategically important infrastructure and national security markets. Reporting to the Lead Sector Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping market strategy, securing new opportunities, and ensuring the successful delivery of major programmes that support the UK's net zero, resilience, security and infrastructure ambitions. The role combines strategic leadership, commercial accountability and market-facing growth responsibilities across a portfolio exceeding £50m revenue scope. We offer flexibility to be based from any of our UK offices, with travel across the UK and occasionally internationally as required. Responsibilities\n \n • Strategic Growth & Market Leadership – develop and execute growth strategies across Nuclear, Defence, Water and Power markets for the UK&I Complex Projects business unit. Build and maintain senior relationships with government bodies, asset owners, operators, regulators, major contractors and delivery partners. Identify and secure new opportunities, expanding market share and creating sustainable growth pipelines. Lead cross-business collaboration to maximise opportunities and deliver integrated solutions for clients. Represent AtkinsRéalis at industry events, forums and conferences, enhancing our market profile and thought leadership.\n, • Commercial & Business Performance – own revenue growth and contribute to market budgeting, forecasting and business planning activities. Oversee profitability and financial performance across the sector portfolio. Align commercial outcomes with strategic business objectives. Support investment prioritisation, resource planning and growth initiatives. Monitor performance across the sectors and implement improvement actions where required.\n, • Client & Market Development – provide strategic direction across key client accounts and growth targets. Champion long-term client partnerships and trusted advisor relationships. Work closely with our Market Directors, Client Directors and technical leadership teams to shape winning propositions and growth strategies. Ensure our services remain aligned with evolving client needs and market challenges. Drive business development, work-winning and account growth activities across the portfolio.\n, • Leadership & Team Development – lead, inspire and develop a high‑performing team of Sector Directors and senior leaders. Create a culture of accountability, collaboration, inclusion, teamwork and continuous improvement. Develop leadership capability and succession plans across the business. Foster collaboration across practices, markets and geographies to maximise client value and business performance.\n Qualifications\n \n, • Essential experience: significant leadership experience within one or more of the Nuclear, Defence, Water or Power sectors. Proven track record of developing and delivering growth strategies that create measurable business outcomes. Experience of leading and winning major bids and frameworks within these sectors. Strong commercial acumen, with responsibility for business performance, profitability and revenue growth. Established network of senior industry contacts across relevant sectors. Demonstrable success in winning work and developing strategic client relationships. Experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders across both public and private sector organisations. Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop multidisciplinary teams in complex environments. Exceptional communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.\n, • Desirable experience: experience operating across multiple regulated sectors. Previous accountability for business unit or portfolio P&L performance. Experience supporting major UK government programmes and critical national infrastructure projects. Knowledge of delivery models, alliance structures and collaborative contracting approaches.\n, • Qualifications: degree-qualified or equivalent professional qualification. Chartered or professionally qualified within engineering, project management, commercial management or a related discipline. Commitment to professional excellence, mentoring and leadership development.\n Rewards & Benefits\n Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life. Security Clearance\n This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. Equal Opportunities\n As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. \n #J-18808-Ljbffr

\n Head of Integration, Data & GenAI Engineering\n We’re looking for a Head of Integration, Data & GenAI Engineering to lead a critical engineering capability within Technology Services at AJ Bell. \n This role brings together leadership across three important parts of our technology landscape: integration engineering, data engineering and Generative AI engineering. Reporting to the Director of IT Strategy & Architecture, you will lead through three senior technical leaders: Senior Engineering Manager (EA), Senior Data Engineering Manager, and Software Engineering Team Lead (GenAI). You will help shape the platforms, capabilities and engineering practices that support AJ Bell’s long-term strategy. \n This is a senior leadership role for someone who combines strategic thinking with strong technical credibility and a clear delivery focus. You will be responsible for building high-performing teams, setting clear direction, and ensuring AJ Bell has secure, scalable and well-governed engineering foundations across integration, data and AI. \n What does the role involve? \n \n • Leading and developing AJ Bell’s engineering capability across enterprise integration, data engineering and GenAI, with overall responsibility for three direct reports and their teams.\n, • Setting the strategic direction for integration, data and GenAI engineering in line with AJ Bell’s technology strategy, business priorities and regulatory obligations.\n, • Providing strong leadership to senior managers and technical leads, creating clarity of purpose, clear accountability and a collaborative, high-performing culture, while supporting recruitment, succession planning, capability development and retention across the teams.\n, • Leading the development of event-driven and data streaming solutions, with a strong focus on integration architecture, API and messaging patterns, reusable engineering standards and modern delivery practices.\n, • Overseeing the development and operation of AJ Bell’s data engineering capabilities, including data ingestion, transformation, provisioning, governance, security, privacy and access to trusted data.\n, • Driving the design and adoption of GenAI engineering capabilities, including development of a core platform and integration of GenAI solutions into products, services and internal processes where they create clear business value, with appropriate guardrails around security, risk and responsible use.\n, • Ensuring engineering solutions are secure, scalable, resilient and supportable, with appropriate governance, standards, observability and controls built in from the outset.\n, • Working closely with product-aligned engineering teams, infrastructure, information security, architecture and business stakeholders to deliver joined-up solutions, support data-driven decision-making and create long-term value.\n \n What skills and experience you’ll bring \n \n • Strong leadership experience in senior engineering roles, with a track record of leading technical teams across multiple specialist disciplines.\n, • Broad technical credibility across software engineering, integration architecture, event-driven systems, data engineering and modern platform architecture.\n, • Experience leading engineering teams responsible for APIs, backend services, event-driven integration, data platforms and AI-enabled products and services within a complex enterprise environment.\n, • Strong understanding of modern data engineering practices, including data pipelines, ETL/ELT, data modelling, data governance, security, privacy and access management.\n, • Experience working with data platforms and technologies such as Snowflake, SQL-based data environments and a range of operational data sources.\n, • Good understanding of Generative AI and LLM-related engineering patterns, with the ability to lead teams in applying these capabilities pragmatically, securely and responsibly in an enterprise setting.\n, • Strong strategic thinking and planning skills, with the ability to translate business goals into clear engineering roadmaps and delivery priorities.\n, • A strong delivery mindset, with experience balancing long-term platform improvement with short-term business outcomes.\n, • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with senior leadership, technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, and to translate complex technical concepts into clear business direction.\n, • Strong people leadership skills, including coaching senior leaders, developing talent, managing performance and building engaged, high-performing teams.\n, • A collaborative, pragmatic and outcome-focused approach, with the confidence to challenge, influence and lead through change in a regulated environment with a strong focus on customer outcomes.\n, • Experience of working in a regulated environment, ideally within financial services, with a clear understanding of risk, control and customer outcomes.\n \n About AJ Bell \n At AJ Bell, we believe investing should feel good. Whether you're looking for an ISA, pension or dealing account, whether you want to invest with the help of a financial adviser or do it yourself, we have easy-to-use solutions to suit people from all walks of life. \n We're one of the UK's fastest-growing investment platform businesses, trusted by everyone from professional financial advisers to first-time investors. \n Today, over 723,000 customers trust us to manage more than £108.7 billion of assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we're helping more people take control of their financial futures. \n We're proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years, and a Great Place to Work® in 2025 and 2026, a reflection of our supportive and collaborative culture. What we offer\n \n • 28days holiday, increasing with service + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays\n, • 8% Pension with matched contributions\n, • Discretionary bonus scheme\n, • Share schemes (including free shares and BAYE)\n, • Health Cash Plan and discounted private healthcare\n, • Free onsite gym\n, • Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria)\n, • Travel and bike loan schemes\n, • Employee Assistance Programme\n Life at AJ Bell\n \n, • Regular social events including summer and Christmas parties\n, • Learning and development opportunities tailored to you\n, • Casual dress code\n, • Friendly, supportive team environment\n Our ways of working\n We offer hybrid working, with a minimum of 60% of your working time per month spent in the office. For new starters, there’s an initial period of full-time office working to help you settle in and build relationships. Inclusion & diversity\n We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to be themselves at work. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience and potential. \n #J-18808-Ljbffr

\n Director, Digital Forensics & Incident Response (Global)\n Department: Cyber Services and Capabilities \n Employment Type: Full Time \n Location: GBR Manchester Hardman Boulevard \n Reporting To: Matt Hull \n (Open to Associate Director with progression path to Director) Description\n The purpose of this role is to lead NCC Group’s global Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) capability, ensuring effective preparedness, response, recovery, and continuous improvement across cyber incident management and forensic investigations. The global DFIR team will consist of regionally distributed colleagues, delivering a consistent, scalable, and market-leading service that protects client assets, reputation, and business operations. The role is responsible for setting strategic direction, driving operational excellence, evolving people, process and technology capabilities, and supporting commercial growth through the conversion of incident response engagements into ongoing security service opportunities. \n The Director, DFIR will be responsible for ensuring robust cyber resilience capabilities, overseeing major cyber incidents, maintaining advanced forensic practices, and ensuring the function remains aligned with changing client requirements, regulatory obligations, and emerging cyber threats. The role also serves as a senior leader within the Cyber Intelligence and Response business, influencing stakeholders and driving continuous service improvement. \n A key part of the role is engaging and collaborating with leaders across NCC Group to achieve the following ambitions: \n \n • Define and execute a global DFIR strategy aligned to business priorities and risk appetite.\n, • Strengthen cyber incident preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities.\n, • Develop and scale advanced digital forensic capabilities across endpoint, network, and cloud environments.\n, • Embed lessons learned from incidents, exercises, and reviews into continuous improvement initiatives.\n, • Drive operational excellence through effective capacity planning, resource management, and performance measurement.\n, • Support business growth by identifying opportunities to transition incident response engagements into long-term security services.\n Key Responsibilities\n \n, • Lead the global DFIR function, ensuring effective delivery of digital forensics and incident response services across multiple regions.\n, • Define and execute the global DFIR strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives, client needs, and organisational risk appetite.\n, • Manage regional performance through effective resource planning, utilisation management, and alignment to revenue forecasts and delivery demand.\n, • Implement clear measures of capacity, utilisation, and operational performance to optimise scalability and efficiency.\n, • Drive effective offshoring strategies that balance quality, efficiency, and cost.\n, • Oversee the management of major cyber incidents and act as the senior escalation point during high‑severity events.\n, • Ensure coordinated incident response across technical teams, business leadership, clients, and external stakeholders.\n, • Drive effective containment, remediation, recovery, and post‑incident review activities.\n, • Lead the development of advanced forensic capabilities across endpoint, network, cloud, and emerging technology environments.\n, • Ensure forensic readiness, evidential integrity, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.\n, • Maintain incident response plans, playbooks, and testing programmes through simulations and exercises.\n, • Partner with Legal, Risk, Compliance, and senior business stakeholders to meet regulatory and client obligations.\n, • Define, measure, and report on key operational KPIs, including quality, responsiveness, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.\n, • Build, mentor, and lead a high‑performing, diverse, and globally distributed DFIR organisation.\n, • Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, continuous learning, and operational excellence.\n, • Represent NCC Group externally through industry forums, conferences, and customer engagements, demonstrating thought leadership in DFIR and cyber resilience.\n Skills, Knowledge & Expertise\n \n, • Extensive experience leading Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) teams within complex cyber security environments.\n, • Proven experience developing and executing global operational strategies aligned to business objectives.\n, • Strong experience managing large‑scale cyber incidents, breaches, and crisis response activities.\n, • Expertise in digital forensics across endpoint, network, cloud, and hybrid environments.\n, • Experience building, developing, and retaining high‑performing technical teams across multiple geographies.\n, • Strong process improvement and operational transformation experience.\n, • Experience managing budgets, forecasting demand, and optimising resource allocation.\n, • Ability to influence and communicate effectively with executive stakeholders, clients, regulators, and technical teams.\n, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex cyber security concepts into business‑focused language.\n, • Experience leading organisational change and technology transformation initiatives.\n \n \n, • Experience within Managed Security Services (MSSP) or large‑scale cyber security consulting environments.\n, • Experience supporting commercial growth, sales enablement, and service expansion opportunities.\n, • Strong knowledge of current cyber threat trends, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.\n, • Active participation in industry forums, conferences, or recognised cybersecurity communities.\n Job Benefits\n We have a high‑performance culture which is balanced evenly with world‑class well‑being initiatives and benefits: \n \n • Flexible Working: Balance your work and personal life with our flexible working options.\n, • Enhanced Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave.\n, • Medicash & Critical Illness Scheme.\n, • Financial & Investment Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, and Share Save Scheme.\n, • Community & Volunteering Programmes.\n, • Green Car Scheme.\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme.\n, • Special Time Off for important life events.\n, • Enhanced Family Planning, Maternity, and Paternity Support.\n \n #J-18808-Ljbffr

\n About the role\n We're looking for a Head of Architecture to lead the technical direction, architectural strategy and engineering standards across CAVU's technology landscape, with a particular focus on Propel, our market-leading airport travel platform. \n This is a senior technical leadership role, responsible for shaping modern, scalable and secure cloud-native solutions that support both current business priorities and future growth. You'll work closely with engineering, product and technology leaders to ensure architecture enables rapid delivery, commercial success and exceptional customer experiences. \n Reporting to the Engineering Director, you'll lead a team of architects and technical specialists, providing both strategic direction and technical guidance across multiple disciplines. While this is not a hands‑on engineering role, we're looking for someone who remains close enough to modern software development practices to challenge thinking, influence technical decisions and support teams in solving complex problems. \n This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future evolution of Propel as it continues to scale, support new products and integrations, and expand into new markets and airport partners globally. Key responsibilities\n \n • Define and evolve CAVU's architecture strategy, ensuring technology decisions align with business objectives, customer needs and long-term platform scalability.\n, • Provide technical leadership across cloud and solution architecture, driving the adoption of modern architectural patterns and engineering best practices.\n, • Lead architecture reviews and technical governance activities, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, resilient and commercially effective.\n, • Establish and maintain architectural standards, principles and technology roadmaps across the organisation.\n, • Champion modern cloud-native approaches and support the ongoing evolution of CAVU's technology platforms.\n, • Guide the architectural direction of Propel and associated products, ensuring they can scale effectively to support future business growth.\n, • Work closely with engineering teams to evaluate solution designs, technical approaches and implementation strategies.\n, • Support the successful delivery of new platform capabilities, integrations and international implementations.\n, • Drive continuous improvement across system performance, reliability, observability and operational excellence.\n, • Promote architecture decisions that balance customer experience, technical quality, speed of delivery and cost efficiency.\n, • Lead, coach and develop a multidisciplinary architecture and technical quality team, creating a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.\n, • Build strong relationships across engineering, product and business teams, acting as a trusted technical advisor to senior stakeholders.\n, • Facilitate technical discussions and architecture forums, helping teams make informed decisions and align around shared objectives.\n, • Partner with internal and external delivery teams to ensure architectural consistency and high-quality outcomes.\n, • Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, industry trends and architectural approaches that could create value for CAVU and its customers.\n, • Champion an AI‑first mindset where appropriate, exploring opportunities to leverage modern technologies to improve products, platforms and engineering effectiveness.\n, • Drive conversations around technology innovation, helping shape future platform capabilities and architectural direction.\n About you\n We're looking for a highly credible technology leader who combines strong architectural expertise with a deep understanding of modern software engineering. \n You'll likely have progressed from an engineering, technical leadership or architecture background and be comfortable operating at both strategic and technical levels. You'll enjoy working in fast‑paced product and technology environments and be passionate about building scalable platforms that deliver real business value. You'll also bring:\n \n • Proven experience leading architecture functions within modern technology, SaaS or product‑led organisations.\n, • Strong expertise in cloud‑native architecture, ideally within AWS environments.\n, • Experience designing and governing scalable, distributed and serverless architectures.\n, • A strong understanding of modern software engineering practices and the ability to engage credibly with development teams.\n, • Experience working with technologies such as AWS Lambda, Route 53 and wider AWS platform services.\n, • Knowledge of observability, monitoring and platform reliability approaches, with exposure to tools such as Datadog being advantageous.\n, • Experience balancing technical excellence with commercial considerations, including scalability, performance and cost optimisation.\n, • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence technical and non‑technical audiences.\n, • Experience leading and developing high‑performing architecture or technical teams.\n, • A collaborative leadership style and a passion for continuous improvement.\n, • Experience within travel, aviation or airport technology is not required.\n What's in it for you?\n \n, • 25 days holiday, increasing with service (up to 28)\n, • Option to buy up to 10 extra days + 4 flexible bank holidays\n, • 10% company pension\n, • On‑site gym\n, • A range of flexible benefits and discounts, including up to 50% off CAVU products such as Escape Lounges and Airport Parking\n, • Rail and retail discounts\n, • 2 paid volunteering days per year\n, • Access to health & wellbeing events, ID&E activities, and learning opportunities\n, • Formal and informal development options, including mentoring programmes and learning grants\n, • Enhanced parental leave (T&Cs apply)\n Equal Opportunities and Reasonable Adjustments\n We’re building something brilliant at CAVU: a diverse team of people who reflect the global customer base we serve. We’re proudly part of MAG, and together we’re on a mission to be number one in our industries — and that takes talent in all its forms. \n Whether this is your first role or your next big step, we want to hear from you, even if you don’t think you tick every box. What matters most is what you bring. \n We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you need any adjustments to support your application or interview, just let us know — we’re committed to helping you perform at your best. \n Our Colleague Communities play a big part in that journey, including Women’s Network, Embrace (Race & Ethnicity), Fly with Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mind Matters (Mental Health), PACT (Parents & Carers), RespectABILITY (Disability & Neurodiversity), and the CAVU Global ID&E Affinity Group. \n #J-18808-Ljbffr

About JLL If you're looking to step up your career, JLL Workplace Management is the perfect professional home. At JLL, you'll have a chance to innovate with the world's leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game-changing workplace and facilities management initiatives. You'll also make long-lasting professional connections through sharing different perspectives, and you'll be inspired by the best. We're focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours. Achieve your ambitions – join us at JLL Workplace Management! Role Summary Working closely with the Account Manager (PFI/PPP) and other internal key stakeholders to ensure PFI/PPP and other Non-PFI contracts assigned to their role are compliant with the requirements of the FM and Project Agreements and with all statutory regulations. Maximise revenue and profit opportunities through robust deduction management, effective deployment of direct labour, procurement gains and the development of an appropriate lifecycle strategy Duties & Responsibilities Manage the delivery of FM services to the contract(s) taking responsibility for performance, Human Resource Management, health and safety, quality and profitability Ensure that the requirements of the Project Agreement and FM Agreement are delivered, in line with the AR’s and CMP’s. Develop site specific policies and operational procedures which fit with the company’s value framework and match the requirements of the client. Ensure the contracts comply with relevant client standards, including Building Bulletins and the Services Output Specification. Liaise with Client Representatives (End User & SPV) ensuring positive constructive relationships based on long term partnership Manage and develop staff ensuring a positive employment culture, effective training strategies and high retention levels. Monitor performance and provide formal monthly reports to the client and the Account Director confirming compliance with the requirements of the contract and identifying issues for discussion, future workload, risks and opportunities. Practice effective risk management, establishing controls, procedures, health and safety systems, audits etc which ensure that services are compliant with legislation and that contingency plans are in place. Manage contract budgets in a cost-effective manner, ensuring value for money is achieved across the board. Report on P&L performance on a monthly and YTD basis, taking full accountability to deliver to budget, minimise aged debt and actively recover WIP in line with agreed timescales. Ensure that all legislative requirements are met across all facilities. Act as Responsible Person Legionella, HTM AP LV, HTM AP CP, HTM AP Ventas well as other HTM duties for the contract. Work flexibly within the wider IFM team undertaking any other duties which contribute to growth and profitability. The CDM will required to support the on-call engineers in the call out rota * Qualifications & Experience • Industry relevant qualifications • Prior experience within the PFI/PPP sector • Experience of working within an NHS/Education environment. • Previous experience of developing operational plans for PFI/PPP contracts. • High level of administration and organisational skills • Computer literate Word, Excel, Outlook, Concept/Vixen

Managing Consultant - Legal Future Senior Divisional Manager / Director role Legal Division | Manchester £35,000-£45,000 + £4.8k Car Allowance + Uncapped Commission (receive up to 40% of billings) Henderson Scott's Legal Division is entering a major regional growth phase, and we're seeking an established Principal or Managing Consultant with clear leadership ambition to help build and ultimately lead a Legal team in Manchester. This role is designed for a senior legal recruiter who wants a defined pathway into SLT responsibility, supported by our Director of Legal, our CEO and backed by a proven, high-performing recruitment group with significant Private Equity investment. You'll initially focus on growing a high-value personal desk, while progressively taking ownership of team build, mentoring, market strategy and regional brand presence across Manchester and the North. Why this is a career-defining move At Henderson Scott, leadership isn't promised - it's built properly, with structure and support. Our Legal Division already operates nationally with an established team of 15+ consultants. Manchester is now a strategic growth hub, with full backing to create a long-term leadership presence locally. What that means for you: A clear succession pathway toward senior leadership, become a Director within 3 years Locally based Senior leadership including our CEO to provide support and guidance Investment to hire, scale and build a sustainable team around you Backing from the wider Search Recruitment Group and H2 Equity PartnersThis is a grown-up, performance-led environment where leaders are empowered to shape their own teams and markets. What's in it for you? Market-leading earning potential £35k-£45k starting basic salary (DOE) £4.8k car allowance Uncapped commission - earn up to 40% of billings Significant long-term upside as team and leadership responsibilities growA genuine leadership pathway Structured progression from Managing Consultant → Divisional Manager → Senior Divisional Manager → Director Responsibility introduced gradually, with mentoring and leadership supportAutonomy & ownership Full control of your legal market and desk strategy Influence over hiring decisions, market focus and team structureBrand & infrastructure A highly regarded name in Legal recruitment National PSLs, cross-office collaboration and shared delivery supportFlexibility & balance Hybrid working Output-focused culture - trusted to operate at senior levelWhat you'll be doing Phase 1 - Build & Lead by Example Owning and scaling a high-value 360 legal desk Recruiting senior lawyers across private practice and/or in-house Developing long-term partnerships with leading firms and legal teams Acting as a senior presence in the Manchester legal marketPhase 2 - Team & Market Growth Mentoring and developing consultants as the team grows Supporting hiring, onboarding and performance standards Helping shape regional legal strategy alongside senior leadership Building Henderson Scott's reputation as a leading Legal recruiter in the NorthThis role evolves with you - moving from individual excellence to team leadership and regional ownership. Who we're looking for A senior legal recruiter with: A strong, consistent billing history Experience operating at Principal or Managing Consultant level Clear ambition to move into people leadership Strong knowledge of the Northern legal market A collaborative, values-led leadership styleIf you're ready to build something you can own, step into leadership with proper backing, and progress toward a Director role - this is a rare and credible opportunity to do exactly that. Interested? Apply online or in total confidence contact or our Director of Legal, for further insight into the long-term opportunity. Henderson Scott - always raising the bar. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age

Director of International & New Business Location: Hybrid | UK Based Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Executive Benefits Shape the Future of an Ambitious Global Retail Brand An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a highly successful omnichannel retail business as Director of International & New Business. This is a pivotal executive leadership role, responsible for driving the next phase of international expansion and identifying new commercial opportunities that will accelerate long-term growth. Reporting into the Executive Leadership Team, you'll play a key role in shaping the company's global strategy, developing new routes to market and building sustainable revenue streams across multiple territories. The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on commercial delivery across retail, digital and partnership channels. The Opportunity You'll lead the development and execution of an ambitious international growth strategy, identifying new markets, evaluating commercial opportunities and delivering successful expansion through a mix of: Owned retail Franchise Wholesale Licensing Marketplaces E-commerce Strategic partnerships and joint ventures Working closely with senior leaders across Commercial, Digital, Finance, Supply Chain, Marketing and Operations, you'll ensure growth plans are commercially viable, operationally scalable and aligned with the brand's long-term vision. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute the international growth strategy across multiple global markets. Identify, assess and prioritise new market entry opportunities. Build robust business cases and investment proposals for international expansion. Develop new revenue streams beyond the core business. Negotiate commercial agreements with franchisees, distributors and strategic partners. Drive international digital growth through owned websites, marketplaces and partner platforms. Take ownership of international commercial performance, budgets and profitability. Present strategic recommendations and business performance to Executive and Board stakeholders. Lead governance across international partner operations to ensure consistent brand standards and commercial performance. Build and influence high-performing cross-functional teams to deliver ambitious growth objectives. About You We're looking for a commercially driven leader who has successfully delivered international growth within a retail, fashion, consumer or omnichannel environment. You'll bring: A proven track record of leading international expansion strategies. Experience across franchise, wholesale, licensing, marketplaces or digital commerce. Strong commercial acumen with the ability to build financial models and investment cases. Experience negotiating complex commercial partnerships and agreements. A strategic mindset combined with the ability to execute at pace. Outstanding stakeholder management skills with experience influencing Executive and Board-level audiences. The ability to lead cross-functional teams through change and growth. An entrepreneurial approach with a passion for identifying new opportunities and delivering commercial results. Why Apply? This is a genuine opportunity to shape the international future of an established consumer brand with ambitious growth plans. You'll have the autonomy to influence strategy, open new markets and create lasting commercial impact while working alongside an experienced executive team committed to innovation and long-term success. If you're an international commercial leader looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. To apply, or for a confidential discussion, please contact Zachary Daniels Search. BH36507

Industrial Safety, Sensing, Monitoring & Compliance Manchester | International Travel c. £95,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance + Benefits Commercial Leadership | International Markets | Leadership Progression Lead Today. Influence Tomorrow. This is not a typical Commercial Manager role. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll take ownership of a broad commercial function spanning sales, major projects, partner development and commercial performance across UK and international markets. Joining a successful and growing technical manufacturing business, you'll play a key role in driving performance, building capability and helping shape the future direction of the organisation. For the right individual, this role offers genuine influence today and the opportunity to take on broader business leadership responsibilities in the future. The Opportunity We're looking for a commercially astute leader who can bring structure, accountability and momentum to a growing business. You'll lead and develop the commercial team, strengthen relationships with customers and international partners, improve forecasting and pipeline discipline, and ensure commercial strategy is translated into results. This is a visible leadership role with the autonomy to make an impact and the backing of an ambitious senior leadership team. What We're Looking For You'll have a proven track record of leading teams, improving commercial performance and delivering growth within a technical, engineering, manufacturing or industrial environment. You'll bring: Strong commercial and business acumen Experience leading sales and commercial teams International market and partner development experience A track record of improving performance and driving accountability The credibility to influence customers, colleagues and senior stakeholders Ambition to play a broader leadership role in the futureExperience within technical manufacturing, industrial technology, instrumentation, automation, safety systems, controls or related sectors would be highly advantageous. Why Join? ✅ Influential leadership role reporting directly to the Managing Director ✅ Opportunity to shape commercial strategy and business performance ✅ International exposure and market-facing responsibility ✅ Established team, customers and partner network ✅ Growing business with ambitious plans ✅ Clear pathway towards broader business leadership If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact, lead a high-profile commercial function and develop your career beyond traditional sales leadership, we'd love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion, please submit your CV quoting reference 10466. Commercial leader, Commercial Manager, Head of Sales, Head of Commercial, Commercial Director, Business Unit Manager, General Manager, Senior Sales Leader

The Growth Marketing Lead is responsible for driving Celerity's new business marketing strategy, delivering integrated campaigns that generate qualified pipeline, strengthen strategic partner relationships and support the sales team in acquiring new enterprise customers. This role provides an opportunity to shape marketing strategy and the chance to make a measurable impact on business growth. As the business continues to grow, this role offers a clear pathway for career progression and increased responsibility, and is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious marketing professional looking to step into a commercially focused role with strong ownership and autonomy. Working closely with the Marketing Director, New Business Team and strategic technology partners, the role will own the planning, execution and optimisation of growth marketing activities across Celerity's key technology pillars, including Cyber Security, AI, Data Resilience, Infrastructure and Software. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in B2B marketing, ideally within technology, software, MSP or professional services as well as in planning and delivering integrated marketing campaigns. They will have a strong understanding of demand generation and lead nurturing and be commercially minded with a focus on measurable business outcomes. As a person you will be curious and proactive, a creative problem solver, a confident communicator and collaborative team player with a passion for continuous development. Key Responsibilities Growth Marketing Strategy Develop and execute integrated marketing campaigns aligned to business growth objectives. Own the delivery of Celerity's new logo marketing engine. Build campaign plans aligned to strategic sales priorities and target industries. Identify new market opportunities and recommend innovative approaches to drive demand. Campaign Management Plan, execute and optimise multi-channel marketing campaigns. Deliver digital, email, social media, webinar, event and partner marketing campaigns. Ensure all campaigns are delivered on time, within budget and aligned to business objectives. Monitor campaign performance, analyse results and continually optimise activity to improve ROI. Lead Generation Develop and execute lead generation strategies that deliver measurable pipeline growth. Work closely with the New Business Team to ensure marketing activity supports sales priorities. Manage campaign nurture programmes using HubSpot and other marketing technologies. Track campaign performance, lead quality and conversion through the sales funnel. Partner Marketing Build strong relationships with strategic technology partners including IBM, Veeam, Lenovo and others. Develop joint marketing campaigns and maximise partner marketing investment (MDF). Coordinate co-branded campaigns, events and content. Events & Executive Engagement Plan and deliver executive roundtables, webinars, conferences, exhibitions Manage agencies and suppliers where required. Ensure all events deliver measurable commercial outcomes. Content & Communications Collaborate with the wider marketing team to develop compelling campaign messaging and content. Produce campaign briefs, customer stories, landing pages, email campaigns and promotional copy. Ensure all communications reflect the Celerity brand and value proposition. Performance & Reporting Produce regular reports on campaign performance and marketing contribution to pipeline. Analyse marketing metrics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Maintain accurate campaign records within HubSpot and CRM systems. Present campaign performance and recommendations to senior stakeholders. Collaboration Work collaboratively with Sales, Customer Success, Technical Practices and Business Unit leaders. Support wider marketing initiatives where required. Contribute to a high-performing, collaborative marketing team

Commissioning & Critical Power Support Manager Home-Based | Planned UK Travel | Compteitive Salary + Van + Benefits Are you a Senior Commissioning Engineer ready to step up, without spending weeks at a time living on customer sites? This is a newly created role with a global power generation OEM, as they grow their UK critical power projects division. You'll lead commissioning across complex diesel generator and critical power installations, and become the technical escalation point the wider engineering team turns to when projects get difficult. It's a progression opportunity: you'll combine hands-on commissioning with increasing responsibility for commissioning strategy, contractor oversight and project delivery, building and shaping the commissioning function as the business grows, rather than inheriting one. Why this role stands out Home-based with planned UK project travel: You'll oversee commissioning through site visits, remote coordination and technical support, not months away from home. Build it, don't inherit it: You'll influence over how commissioning standards and best practice develop across the division. Direct line to senior leadership: You'll work alongside the Managing Director, Project Managers and global engineering teams. Backed by a global manufacturer: Significant investment, a recently expanded 24,000 sq ft facility, and projects delivered up to 20MW. Mission-critical work: Data centres, healthcare, utilities and standby power across FM, NHS and wider critical infrastructure. What you'll be doing Leading commissioning activities across complex diesel generator and critical power projects, from Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) through Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) to final customer handover. Configuring, programming and troubleshooting generator control systems, synchronisation and load sharing applications. Acting as the technical escalation point for complex controls, synchronisation and fault-finding issues. Coordinating commissioning engineers, subcontractors and dealer partners, ensuring work meets standards, health & safety and project requirements. Supporting and developing engineers, helping raise commissioning standards across the business. What we're looking for Proven experience commissioning diesel generator systems in critical power, standby power or large infrastructure environments. Strong knowledge of generator control systems, synchronisation, load sharing, ATS equipment and LV switchgear. Hands-on experience configuring and fault-finding generator controllers such as ComAp, DeepSea or similar platforms. Confidence diagnosing complex electrical, controls and commissioning issues across generator installations. Someone motivated to progress into technical and commissioning leadership while staying close to the engineering. The package: Compteitive Salary Vehicle or Company Van Pension (up to 5% Employer Contribution), Vitality Health Scheme, Company Credit Card * 25 days' Holiday + Bank Holidays (Rising with Service) If you're a commissioning engineer looking for your first move into leadership, or an experienced commissioning manager who wants ownership, autonomy and a life off the road - apply now or message Harriet at Renew Consultancy for a confidential conversation. commissioning engineer · commissioning manager · critical power · diesel generator · standby power · generator control systems · synchronisation · load sharing · ATS · LV switchgear · ComAp · DeepSea · FAT · SAT · data centre · power generation · fault-finding · commissioning management

Role Title: National Mechanical Manager Reports To: Group Compliance Director Location: National (Hybrid) Hours of Work: 45 hrs per week Salary: Competitive Job Purpose: To lead Management of Mechanical Assets in line with the contract, FM operating model across all M&S locations. Ensuring Statutory Compliance, Operational and Health and Safety Policies and processes are always adhered to. The National Mechanical Assets Manager is the subject matter expert (SME) responsible for the strategy, compliance, performance, and lifecycle management of all mechanical assets across the retail estate. This role ensures that critical operational equipment—including cradles, gantries, shutters, doors, dock levellers, balers, compactors, man safe systems and associated systems—is safe, compliant, reliable, and maintained to the highest standards to support uninterrupted operations. To provide a single point of contact for Mechanical Assets, ensure both internal and external stakeholder management communication / escalation. To oversee the delivery of compliance and performance delivered through 3rd party contractors for Mechanical Assets. To Audit and take ownership of operational activity, liaising with City stakeholders to ensure non-conformance actions are documented, owned, and closed out. Develop best practice and lessons learnt to drive the business forward. To work closely with Senior Compliance Manager, reporting on weekly and monthly performance. Key Accountabilities: Operational Compliance: - As a subject matter expert, providing legal, statutory and operational guidance across all relevant mechanical assets within the estate. - Define technical standards, specifications, and safe operating requirements. - Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, standards, and codes of practice (e.g., LOLER, PUWER, H&S regulations). - Provide technical guidance to regional FM teams, contractors, and stakeholders. - Support incident investigations and provide expert root cause analysis. - Support the operational business, highlighting best practise and evolving ways of working - Contribute to the delivery of business objectives - Carry out compliance focused projects / tasks, enabling key risk focus and mitigation - Ongoing input into planned maintenance delivery & specifications. Ensuring they are fit for purpose and aligned with Industry practice and regulatory requirements - Develop/maintain key relationships with client, compliance team, procurement and supply chain and wider contract stakeholders. Asset Strategy & Lifecycle Management: - Develop and implement asset management strategies across the full lifecycle (procurement, operation, replacement/upgrade). - Support delivery of a detailed and accurate national asset register. - Define maintenance regimes (PPM, statutory inspections, reactive response). - Lead capital planning and replacement programs based on risk, condition, and business impact. Performance Management: - Oversee national maintenance delivery for mechanical assets via service partners. - Set and monitor KPIs (uptime, response times, first-time fix, compliance completion). - Drive continuous improvement in asset reliability and cost efficiency. - Analyse failure trends and implement preventative strategies. Contracter & Supplier Management: - Support selection, appointment, and manage specialist mechanical service providers. - Ensure contractors meet compliance, competency, and safety standards. - Conduct performance reviews, audits, and technical assessments. - Standardise service delivery models across the estate. Compliance & Risk Management: - Ensure all statutory inspections and certifications are completed and recorded. - Manage high-risk assets (e.g., access equipment, lifting equipment, dock systems). - Develop safe systems of work and ensure adherence across sites. - Support audits (internal and external) and ensure corrective actions are closed. - Capture and escalate key risk for inclusion with contract risk register Project & Change Management: - Provide technical input into new store developments, refurbishments, and closures. - Review/Approve mechanical specifications and installation standards. - Lead mobilisation of assets in new sites and decommissioning in closures. - Ensure minimal disruption to trading during works. - Deliver training and awareness on asset use and risk where applicable. Financial Responsibility: To act as subject matter expert, assist operational teams with compliance based spend / sign off. provide specification / statutory guidance to enable accurate budget spend / control Manage Compliance remedial and PPM budget for Mechanical Assets ensuring spend is prioritised based on Risk People Responsibility: Ensure City leadership behaviours and values are embedded, driving a culture of engagement and performance where colleagues strive to drive improvements. To represent the company in a professional manner in line with People policies Develop a good working relationship with all key stakeholders both internal and externally National Mechanical Manager has no Direct reports Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Essential: Extensive experience managing mechanical assets in a multi-site environment (retail, logistics, or similar). Strong knowledge of statutory compliance (e.g., LOLER, PUWER, H&S legislation, Working at Height). Proven track record in asset lifecycle management and maintenance strategy. Experience managing national contractor networks. Strong analytical and problem-solving capability. Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive standards nationally. Strong PC literacy, with experience in extracting, collating, and presenting performance data distilled to actionable insights. Good communication skills (written and verbal) Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to influence and manage conflict. Proven Planning & Organisational skills, demonstrating the ability to prioritise workload. Effective problem-solving and decision-making, highly flexible and self-starting. Desirable: Engineering qualification (Mechanical or related discipline). HND minimum Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., IMechE, IWFM, DHF). Experience in retail/distribution environments. Knowledge of CAFM systems and asset data management

National Health & Safety Manager – Industrial Roofing & Cladding Job Title: Health & Safety Manager – Industrial Roofing & Cladding Job reference Number: (phone number removed) Industry Sector: H&S Manager, H&S, Health & Safety, Health & Safety Manager, Health & Safety Director, SHEQ, Roofing, Cladding, Roofing Refurbishment, Refurb, Building Envelope, Commercial Roof & Wall Systems, Roofing Contractor, Contracts Manager, Projects Manager, Commercial Manager, felts, liquid systems, Flat Roofing Systems, Single ply, Industrial Cladding Systems, Metal Cladding Location: Remote (Site visits nationally) Remuneration: £60,000 - £70,000 + bonus Benefits: £8,000 Car Allowance + Comprehensive Benefits Package The role of the Health & Safety Manager – Industrial Roofing & Cladding will involve: Health & Safety Manager position working on various roofing and cladding refurbishment projects; felts, liquid systems, flat roofing systems, single ply, industrial cladding systems etc Lead, develop, and implement the company-wide Health & Safety strategy across all Service Centres and divisions Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation while driving continuous improvement in systems, policies, and performance Advise and influence the Managing Director, Board, and senior leadership team on risk, compliance, and strategic direction Conduct site audits, monitor KPIs, and lead investigations to ensure effective incident management and corrective actions Promote a positive Health & Safety culture through engagement, training, and collaboration with employees, clients, and subcontractors The ideal applicant will be a Health & Safety Manager – Industrial Roofing & Cladding with: Must have experience as a senior Health & Safety manager within the construction industry NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 Health & Safety qualification) Ideally have Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH) Experience conducting audits, incident investigations, and driving continuous improvement Excellent communication skills both written and verbal across all levels Confident and articulate Mitchell Maguire is a specialist Construction Sales Recruitment Consultancy, dealing exclusively with Construction Sales Jobs, Construction sales vacancies and Specification sales positions within: Health & Safety Manager, Health & Safety Director, SHEQ, Roofing, Cladding, Roofing Refurbishment, Refurb, Building Envelope, Commercial Roof & Wall Systems, Roofing Contractor, Contracts Manager, Projects Manager, Commercial Manager, felts, liquid systems, Flat Roofing Systems, Single ply, Industrial Cladding systems, Metal Cladding

Own the Pipeline. Build the Playbook. Shape the Future of Legal Tech. Are you always the top pipeline generator on your team? The one who knows everyone, shows up at every event, and simply won't stop until they get the meeting? Do you want genuine autonomy, a specialist market you can make your own, and the earning potential to match? If so, this is your chance to make the best career decision of your life. The Role at a Glance: UK Senior SDR Remote Working - UK £60,000 - £70,000 Base Salary £110,000 - £120,000 OTE + Uncapped Commission Above Plan Plus Unlimited Leave, Private Medical, Dental, Pension, Life Insurance & More Full Time - Permanent Reporting to: Sales Director Company: Fast-growing global Legal SaaS technology business Pedigree: 25x Growth Since 2020 | Targeting 100x Growth by 2030 Culture: Entrepreneurial | High-Performance | Autonomous | Strategic | Remote-First Your Background / Skills: SaaS Sales, Business Development, Outbound Pipeline Generation, Legal Technology, Prospecting, Account-Based Marketing, Salesforce, Outreach.io, SDR, BDR. Who we are: Actionstep is innovating and growing faster than anyone else in the legal practice management software space. We’ve grown 25x since 2020 and are targeting 100x growth by 2030. Yes, we have a market-leading SaaS solution. But what sets us apart is our people - highly-focused, strategic, resourceful and entrepreneurial. Our team is compact, our ambition is enormous and the results speak for themselves. Trusted by hundreds of law firms across the UK, Actionstep is redefining how midsize legal practices run their business. The planets have aligned for Actionstep in the UK, and we need the right people to help us capitalise on the opportunity. This is a rare chance to join something very special at exactly the right moment. The Opportunity: You will own the outbound engine that fuels Actionstep UK's next phase of growth, building the pipeline that our Account Executives convert into revenue. This is a newly created role with genuine ownership and influence. You won't inherit a pipeline. You won't inherit a playbook. You'll help build both. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in high-autonomy environments and wants the opportunity to define how outbound sales is done inside one of the UK's most exciting legal tech growth stories. You'll work closely with Account Executives and senior leadership to identify opportunities, generate high-quality pipeline and continuously refine outbound strategy across the UK legal market. What your day might look like: • Owning the outbound pipeline and generating £2M+ qualified pipeline annually • Building and refining Actionstep's outbound sales playbook for the UK market • Identifying and qualifying prospects against Actionstep's ideal customer profile • Creating opportunities through targeted outreach, networking, referrals, partnerships and events • Partnering closely with Account Executives to ensure high-quality handoffs and improved conversion outcomes • Building strong relationships across UK law firms and legal professionals • Representing Actionstep at industry events, conferences and networking forums • Tracking pipeline metrics and analysing performance trends • Providing recommendations and market insight to the Sales Director • Developing deep understanding of the legal sector and buyer behaviour within law firms What Success Looks Like: • Annual quota for BDM-sourced ARR added to pipeline: £2,000,000 • Annual quota for BDM-sourced ARR closed won: £800,000 • 30 Days - Onboard to Actionstep and understand outbound sales process & ABM • 60 Days - Crystallise outbound strategy for the UK market • 90 Days - Generate £250,000 pipeline About You: You have built pipeline in competitive B2B SaaS markets, selling to senior stakeholders through long, complex sales cycles. You understand that great outbound is a craft, not simply a numbers game. Essential: • Proven track record generating high-quality outbound pipeline within B2B SaaS environments • Genuine knowledge of and curiosity about the legal sector • Strong commercial instinct and qualification capability • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to build credibility quickly with Managing Partners, Operations Directors and CFOs • Experience using Salesforce, Outreach.io or similar sales engagement platforms • Highly organised, self-motivated and accountable • Comfortable operating independently without close management • Strong focus on quality over volume when building pipeline Desirable: • Experience selling into UK law firms or professional services organisations • Existing network within the UK legal market • Experience building outbound functions, frameworks or sales playbooks from scratch The Honest Part: This is a new role with no inherited pipeline, no BDM team beside you and ambitious targets. If you want a fully built system to plug into, this is probably not the right move. But if you want to own a function, define how it works and prove what is possible in one of the UK's most exciting growth stories, this is it. What we offer: • Flexible, remote-first working • Unlimited leave • Optional London WeWork office access • Pension contributions • Private medical insurance • Dental insurance • Life insurance • Opportunity to shape and define a critical growth function • High-autonomy role with significant commercial impact If you've read this advert and you're thinking "this is for me" - we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of legal technology in the UK. Application notice... We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone regarding your application. 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Pinpoint Resourcing is partnering with a Private Equity-backed Business Advisory firm to appoint two ambitious Partners who are ready to make a lasting impact. These are high-profile opportunities to lead the growth of the Manchester/Preston and Crawley/Worthing regions, with the autonomy, investment, and backing to build market-leading teams. This is more than a traditional Partner role—it's a chance to shape the future of established offices, drive significant commercial growth, and play a pivotal role in the firm's next phase of expansion. If you're an entrepreneurial leader with a strong network and a passion for building successful businesses, this is an exceptional platform to accelerate your career. Duties Lead restructuring, insolvency and advisory engagements, delivering excellent client service. Drive business growth through new opportunities and client relationships. Build networks to generate business and strengthen market presence. Provide commercially focused advice to clients and stakeholders. Represent the firm at industry and networking events. Lead, mentor and develop high-performing teams. Support the firm's strategy and performance with senior leadership. Ensure compliance with regulatory, statutory and internal requirements. Manage profitability, work in progress, recoveries and debt. Foster collaboration to deliver integrated client solutions. Requirements At least 5 years operating at Partner or Director level within restructuring, insolvency or business advisory. Licensed Insolvency Practitioner with a recognised accountancy or insolvency qualification. Proven track record of winning new business, developing client relationships and delivering sustainable revenue growth. Salary + Other information Very competitive package tailored to the successful candidate Multiple opportunities across Manchester, Preston, Crawley and Worthing offices Ability to drive growth within your team/office If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply today! Due to the anticipated high volume of applications for this advertisement, it is with regret that we may only be able to contact those applicants successful in being shortlisted. However, your application for this or any further roles, may mean that we are able to contact you when additional vacancies become available. Should you not want this to be the case, please feel free to contact us directly to ensure we are aware of your wishes