BDS are seeking a highly analytical Strategic Asset Appraisals Manager to join our clients Asset Management team on a 12 month contract in the first instance. This role sits within the Strategic Asset Data team, focusing on evaluating the financial and strategic value of the housing stock portfolio. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in housing, asset management, and data analysis to make a meaningful impact on the long-term investment strategy. This role can be based in Exeter, Weston-super- Mare or Cambourne and offers a hybrid working week. Key Responsibilities Analyse financial and strategic property data to assess portfolio performance and recommend actions. Identify reasons for poor asset performance using robust data. Consolidate property performance intelligence across directorates to support asset grading. Evaluate necessary works and associated costs to maintain stock to statutory and regulatory standards (e.g., Decent Homes). Validate internal and external stock databases. Conduct asset inspections and develop project proposals. Collaborate with the Development team on potential redevelopment opportunities. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders. Complete property options appraisals and feasibility studies. Review leases, legal titles, and S106 agreements to identify constraints. Present findings and recommendations to internal assurance groups. Support the disposals programme by identifying low-value assets and preparing handover packs. Monitor voids and work with the Neighbourhoods Team on strategic decants. Criteria: Strong knowledge of social housing, the wider housing sector, and the construction industry. Proven experience in interpreting, analysing, and presenting complex data. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, databases, reporting tools, and PowerBI. Understanding of financial/business planning in social housing, including viability and options appraisals. Experience reviewing legal and planning documents (Desirable). Familiarity with planning and building control processes. Ability to work under pressure with a flexible and adaptable approach. Confident communicator with internal and external stakeholders. Track record of delivering team performance and business objectives. Qualifications A-levels or equivalent/above in a relevant construction field. Membership of a relevant professional body such as RICS, CIOB, or RIBA (Desirable) Salary Details: 24.32 per hour paye or circa 32 per hour via umbrella Please apply now for immediate consideration or call Charlotte Cooper
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
BDS are seeking a highly analytical Strategic Asset Appraisals Manager to join our clients Asset Management team on a 12 month contract in the first instance. This role sits within the Strategic Asset Data team, focusing on evaluating the financial and strategic value of the housing stock portfolio. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in housing, asset management, and data analysis to make a meaningful impact on the long-term investment strategy. This role can be based in Exeter, Weston-super- Mare or Cambourne and offers a hybrid working week. Key Responsibilities Analyse financial and strategic property data to assess portfolio performance and recommend actions. Identify reasons for poor asset performance using robust data. Consolidate property performance intelligence across directorates to support asset grading. Evaluate necessary works and associated costs to maintain stock to statutory and regulatory standards (e.g., Decent Homes). Validate internal and external stock databases. Conduct asset inspections and develop project proposals. Collaborate with the Development team on potential redevelopment opportunities. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders. Complete property options appraisals and feasibility studies. Review leases, legal titles, and S106 agreements to identify constraints. Present findings and recommendations to internal assurance groups. Support the disposals programme by identifying low-value assets and preparing handover packs. Monitor voids and work with the Neighbourhoods Team on strategic decants. Criteria: Strong knowledge of social housing, the wider housing sector, and the construction industry. Proven experience in interpreting, analysing, and presenting complex data. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, databases, reporting tools, and PowerBI. Understanding of financial/business planning in social housing, including viability and options appraisals. Experience reviewing legal and planning documents (Desirable). Familiarity with planning and building control processes. Ability to work under pressure with a flexible and adaptable approach. Confident communicator with internal and external stakeholders. Track record of delivering team performance and business objectives. Qualifications A-levels or equivalent/above in a relevant construction field. Membership of a relevant professional body such as RICS, CIOB, or RIBA (Desirable) Salary Details: 24.32 per hour paye or circa 32 per hour via umbrella Please apply now for immediate consideration or call Charlotte Cooper
A well-regarded legal group in Southampton is seeking a capable and hands-on Infrastructure Support Engineer to join their internal IT team supporting multiple businesses and sites within the group. This role suits someone who has led or contributed significantly to an IT support function, with deep experience in Microsoft Azure and Office 365 environments. You'll be supporting a professional user base, maintaining enterprise-grade infrastructure, and helping shape the firm's technology roadmap. Key Responsibilities • Deliver high-level 2nd/3rd line support across infrastructure, networking, and cloud services • Lead or mentor junior IT staff, fostering a collaborative and service-oriented culture • Administer and maintain Microsoft Azure services, including virtual machines, identity, and storage • Manage Office 365 applications (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams) and user provisioning • Oversee Active Directory, Group Policy, and endpoint management (Intune) • Monitor system performance, implement upgrades, and ensure compliance with security standards • Collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders on IT projects and service improvements What You'll Bring • Strong experience in infrastructure support within a Microsoft-centric environment • Proven ability to lead/guide/mentor IT support teams • Hands-on expertise with Azure, Office 365, and Windows Server technologies • Excellent troubleshooting skills and a methodical approach to problem-solving • Clear communication and confidence working in a legal or professional services setting • Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate) are advantageous What's On Offer • A key role in a forward-thinking legal firm with modern infrastructure • Opportunities to lead initiatives and influence IT strategy • Competitive salary and benefits package • Hybrid working and flexible arrangements • Support for professional development and certification
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
A well-regarded legal group in Southampton is seeking a capable and hands-on Infrastructure Support Engineer to join their internal IT team supporting multiple businesses and sites within the group. This role suits someone who has led or contributed significantly to an IT support function, with deep experience in Microsoft Azure and Office 365 environments. You'll be supporting a professional user base, maintaining enterprise-grade infrastructure, and helping shape the firm's technology roadmap. Key Responsibilities • Deliver high-level 2nd/3rd line support across infrastructure, networking, and cloud services • Lead or mentor junior IT staff, fostering a collaborative and service-oriented culture • Administer and maintain Microsoft Azure services, including virtual machines, identity, and storage • Manage Office 365 applications (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams) and user provisioning • Oversee Active Directory, Group Policy, and endpoint management (Intune) • Monitor system performance, implement upgrades, and ensure compliance with security standards • Collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders on IT projects and service improvements What You'll Bring • Strong experience in infrastructure support within a Microsoft-centric environment • Proven ability to lead/guide/mentor IT support teams • Hands-on expertise with Azure, Office 365, and Windows Server technologies • Excellent troubleshooting skills and a methodical approach to problem-solving • Clear communication and confidence working in a legal or professional services setting • Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate) are advantageous What's On Offer • A key role in a forward-thinking legal firm with modern infrastructure • Opportunities to lead initiatives and influence IT strategy • Competitive salary and benefits package • Hybrid working and flexible arrangements • Support for professional development and certification
Commercial Surveyor - Principal Land & Property Surveyor, Leeds City Council As a Principal Land & Property Officer, you'll thrive on playing your part in transforming one of the most dynamic cities in the UK. Our vision is for Leeds to be the best city in the UK. One that's caring and compassionate, has a strong economy and which tackles and reduces inequalities. Our focus in Land and Property is to undertake a full range of property related services covering a range of Council-owned assets across the City. The organisational culture is to provide a quality service that we can be proud of and enhances the development of the Leeds City region. Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions. About youAs a Principal Land & Property Officer, you will bring to the role: Be a qualified MRICS commercial surveyorBe compassionate and have emotional intelligence - possessing excellent leadership and motivational skills to get the best out of people. Have a proven track record in negotiating and delivering complex property matters.Experience of leading and managing a team of staff, monitoring performance effectively and setting clear objectives for the review of individual and service level performance. An ability to build networks based on honesty, trust and respect across a wide range of sectors. Have an excellent all-round understanding and experience of property work and the relevant legal processes, balanced with commercial acumen and compassion. About the role As our next Principal Land & Property Officer, you'll be a senior member of the Land & Property Service in a Team Leader position with management responsibilities as well as accountability on behalf of the Service across a range of projects in different portfolios. You'll work with Executive Managers, Heads of Service and Chief Officers across the Council in the delivery of property related projects. The role is integral to our Land & Property Team, which sits in the Council's Asset Management & Regeneration Service within the City Development Directorate. The team prides itself on curious thinking, problem solving and is outcome focused, to deliver at a pace to achieve not only our service objectives but also to contribute to the corporate wide agendas and deliver the Council's budgets. The work will be varied given the Council's extensive property portfolio and will include the continuous review of the performance of the portfolio in order to increase and maximise its value, providing valuation advice and the signing of valuations by other team members, undertaking and signing of Asset Valuations, leading negotiations and making recommendations on a variety of property transactions. The role will require the ability to write clear and succinct briefings and reports. What we offer youWe take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:A competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidaysMembership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributionsFlexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirementsA clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunitiesA range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further How to applyThe Council has appointed Hays Recruitment to manage this appointment. If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact Tom Watson, Business Manager. Call or email We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people. This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £38,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying. #
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
Commercial Surveyor - Principal Land & Property Surveyor, Leeds City Council As a Principal Land & Property Officer, you'll thrive on playing your part in transforming one of the most dynamic cities in the UK. Our vision is for Leeds to be the best city in the UK. One that's caring and compassionate, has a strong economy and which tackles and reduces inequalities. Our focus in Land and Property is to undertake a full range of property related services covering a range of Council-owned assets across the City. The organisational culture is to provide a quality service that we can be proud of and enhances the development of the Leeds City region. Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions. About youAs a Principal Land & Property Officer, you will bring to the role: Be a qualified MRICS commercial surveyorBe compassionate and have emotional intelligence - possessing excellent leadership and motivational skills to get the best out of people. Have a proven track record in negotiating and delivering complex property matters.Experience of leading and managing a team of staff, monitoring performance effectively and setting clear objectives for the review of individual and service level performance. An ability to build networks based on honesty, trust and respect across a wide range of sectors. Have an excellent all-round understanding and experience of property work and the relevant legal processes, balanced with commercial acumen and compassion. About the role As our next Principal Land & Property Officer, you'll be a senior member of the Land & Property Service in a Team Leader position with management responsibilities as well as accountability on behalf of the Service across a range of projects in different portfolios. You'll work with Executive Managers, Heads of Service and Chief Officers across the Council in the delivery of property related projects. The role is integral to our Land & Property Team, which sits in the Council's Asset Management & Regeneration Service within the City Development Directorate. The team prides itself on curious thinking, problem solving and is outcome focused, to deliver at a pace to achieve not only our service objectives but also to contribute to the corporate wide agendas and deliver the Council's budgets. The work will be varied given the Council's extensive property portfolio and will include the continuous review of the performance of the portfolio in order to increase and maximise its value, providing valuation advice and the signing of valuations by other team members, undertaking and signing of Asset Valuations, leading negotiations and making recommendations on a variety of property transactions. The role will require the ability to write clear and succinct briefings and reports. What we offer youWe take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:A competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidaysMembership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributionsFlexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirementsA clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunitiesA range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further How to applyThe Council has appointed Hays Recruitment to manage this appointment. If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact Tom Watson, Business Manager. Call or email We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people. This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £38,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying. #
About CoppaFeel! CoppaFeel! are the UK s only youth focused breast cancer awareness charity, and we re on a mission to get every 18-24 year old checking their chest. We educate people on the signs of breast cancer and encourage them to check their chests monthly, so that if they notice something unusual they are empowered to contact their GP and advocate for themselves. We do this because when diagnosed early, breast cancer treatments are more effective and survival rates are higher. Early detection can save lives. Breast cancer does not need to be detected late, and as long as we are here and continue to be supported by people like you, we will do all we can to make sure this doesn t continue to happen. The Role As Head of Finance and Contracts, you ll oversee all aspects of financial management and contractual compliance across the charity. This is a hands-on role where you ll be responsible for managing and developing our small finance team, while also leading on budgeting, funder reporting and forecasting. Alongside this, you ll oversee the organisation s contracts ensuring we re operating in line with best practice and regulatory requirements. This is a hybrid role, with the expectation that you will attend the London office 2 days per week. . Duties and Responsibilities Leadership & Team Management Line manage the Finance Officer and Finance Assistant, providing guidance, support, and performance oversight. Actively participate in Leadership Team meetings, contributing to the development and achievement of strategic objectives. Support the development of the team structure, driving delivery, accountability, and continuous improvement. Provide data-driven insights and strategic recommendations to inform long-term decision-making and business growth. Financial Strategy & Reporting Lead the annual budgeting and reforecasting process, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities. Oversee monthly management accounts; meet regularly with Heads of Department to monitor spend and evaluate impact. Support with the preparation draft statutory accounts and coordinate audit queries. Conduct financial analysis, working with HoDs to assess ROI across key projects and income streams. Operational Finance Manage VAT returns, ensuring compliance with Assess risk mitigation approaches to balance financial safeguarding with delivery of organisational objectives. Oversee monthly payroll processing in partnership with the payroll agent and resolve payroll queries. Ensure the overall smooth running of day to day finances, and finance policy adoption/ adherence. Reviewing and maintaining Cashflow and working capital documents. Funding & Grants Provide financial oversight and input for grant and corporate funding applications. Governance & Legal Oversight Attend Finance Committee meetings when necessary and support preparation of required reporting materials. Work closely with the Director of Operations and legal advisers to review contracts for grants, fundraising licenses, or procurement particularly where risk or value is high. Oversee supplier, corporate partnership and grant contracts, where highly complex working with solicitors for advice Develop, implement, and maintain financial policies and procedures to ensure robust internal controls. Stay informed on changes to relevant financial, legal, and regulatory requirements affecting the charity sector. Skills, Experience and Qualifications Essential Proven experience in charity finance, including budgeting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams effectively. Strong knowledge of UK charity and company law. Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders. Experience in managing or coordinating audits, payroll processes, and implementing robust financial controls. High level of integrity, accountability, and strong attention to detail. Strong technical proficiency in financial systems and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, accounting software). Desirable Understanding of impact and ROI evaluation in a charity context. Experience supporting funding applications, particularly for grants and corporate partnerships. Experience working in a small charity environment, and creating new systems or processes. Application information Applications will close on 29th September 2025 with the aim to commence shortlisting test as applications come in and interviews on W/C 6th October. CoppaFeel! reserves the right to close the vacancy early in the event that we receive a high number of applications before the closing date. Main Benefits and Terms & Conditions Annual Leave entitlement - 22 days and 3 days off at Christmas + public holidays, a day off for your birthday and for Kris cancerversary. Benefits Wellbeing fund Employee Assistance Programme Access to Self Space training and 1:1 therapy Core working hours 10am - 4pm Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave Flex Friday; every other Friday off, with the flexibility of being available in the case of emergencies Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion At CoppaFeel! we support a diverse range of communities and we understand that diversity within our team is central and crucial to meeting the needs of the young people we exist to serve. We strongly encourage applications from Black, and people of colour, LGBTQIA+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, from men, and from those with a lived experience of cancer because we would like to increase the representation of these groups within the charity. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and make recruitment decisions by matching the charity's needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We recognise the value in encouraging a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge at the charity. While the successful candidate will be selected purely on merit, in the event of a tie between two candidates with equal suitability, we may select a candidate with lived experience of the issues we are seeking to address through our work. We are a Disability Confident Employer and we commit to offering an interview for all applicants with disabilities who meet our required criteria for the role. If you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview process please get in touch.
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
About CoppaFeel! CoppaFeel! are the UK s only youth focused breast cancer awareness charity, and we re on a mission to get every 18-24 year old checking their chest. We educate people on the signs of breast cancer and encourage them to check their chests monthly, so that if they notice something unusual they are empowered to contact their GP and advocate for themselves. We do this because when diagnosed early, breast cancer treatments are more effective and survival rates are higher. Early detection can save lives. Breast cancer does not need to be detected late, and as long as we are here and continue to be supported by people like you, we will do all we can to make sure this doesn t continue to happen. The Role As Head of Finance and Contracts, you ll oversee all aspects of financial management and contractual compliance across the charity. This is a hands-on role where you ll be responsible for managing and developing our small finance team, while also leading on budgeting, funder reporting and forecasting. Alongside this, you ll oversee the organisation s contracts ensuring we re operating in line with best practice and regulatory requirements. This is a hybrid role, with the expectation that you will attend the London office 2 days per week. . Duties and Responsibilities Leadership & Team Management Line manage the Finance Officer and Finance Assistant, providing guidance, support, and performance oversight. Actively participate in Leadership Team meetings, contributing to the development and achievement of strategic objectives. Support the development of the team structure, driving delivery, accountability, and continuous improvement. Provide data-driven insights and strategic recommendations to inform long-term decision-making and business growth. Financial Strategy & Reporting Lead the annual budgeting and reforecasting process, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities. Oversee monthly management accounts; meet regularly with Heads of Department to monitor spend and evaluate impact. Support with the preparation draft statutory accounts and coordinate audit queries. Conduct financial analysis, working with HoDs to assess ROI across key projects and income streams. Operational Finance Manage VAT returns, ensuring compliance with Assess risk mitigation approaches to balance financial safeguarding with delivery of organisational objectives. Oversee monthly payroll processing in partnership with the payroll agent and resolve payroll queries. Ensure the overall smooth running of day to day finances, and finance policy adoption/ adherence. Reviewing and maintaining Cashflow and working capital documents. Funding & Grants Provide financial oversight and input for grant and corporate funding applications. Governance & Legal Oversight Attend Finance Committee meetings when necessary and support preparation of required reporting materials. Work closely with the Director of Operations and legal advisers to review contracts for grants, fundraising licenses, or procurement particularly where risk or value is high. Oversee supplier, corporate partnership and grant contracts, where highly complex working with solicitors for advice Develop, implement, and maintain financial policies and procedures to ensure robust internal controls. Stay informed on changes to relevant financial, legal, and regulatory requirements affecting the charity sector. Skills, Experience and Qualifications Essential Proven experience in charity finance, including budgeting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams effectively. Strong knowledge of UK charity and company law. Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders. Experience in managing or coordinating audits, payroll processes, and implementing robust financial controls. High level of integrity, accountability, and strong attention to detail. Strong technical proficiency in financial systems and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, accounting software). Desirable Understanding of impact and ROI evaluation in a charity context. Experience supporting funding applications, particularly for grants and corporate partnerships. Experience working in a small charity environment, and creating new systems or processes. Application information Applications will close on 29th September 2025 with the aim to commence shortlisting test as applications come in and interviews on W/C 6th October. CoppaFeel! reserves the right to close the vacancy early in the event that we receive a high number of applications before the closing date. Main Benefits and Terms & Conditions Annual Leave entitlement - 22 days and 3 days off at Christmas + public holidays, a day off for your birthday and for Kris cancerversary. Benefits Wellbeing fund Employee Assistance Programme Access to Self Space training and 1:1 therapy Core working hours 10am - 4pm Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave Flex Friday; every other Friday off, with the flexibility of being available in the case of emergencies Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion At CoppaFeel! we support a diverse range of communities and we understand that diversity within our team is central and crucial to meeting the needs of the young people we exist to serve. We strongly encourage applications from Black, and people of colour, LGBTQIA+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, from men, and from those with a lived experience of cancer because we would like to increase the representation of these groups within the charity. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and make recruitment decisions by matching the charity's needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We recognise the value in encouraging a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge at the charity. While the successful candidate will be selected purely on merit, in the event of a tie between two candidates with equal suitability, we may select a candidate with lived experience of the issues we are seeking to address through our work. We are a Disability Confident Employer and we commit to offering an interview for all applicants with disabilities who meet our required criteria for the role. If you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview process please get in touch.
Are you a recent graduate or early-career IT professional ready to launch your career in a professional services environment? A well-established legal group in Northampton is seeking a motivated and technically curious IT Support Analyst to join their internal IT team. This is an ideal opportunity for a 1st or 2nd jobber looking to gain hands-on experience supporting users in a Microsoft Azure and Office 365 ecosystem, while developing a strong foundation in enterprise IT. Key Responsibilities • Provide 1st and 2nd line support to staff across the firm, resolving hardware, software, and network issues • Support Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive • Assist with Azure Active Directory tasks such as user provisioning and access control • Troubleshoot Windows 10/11 devices and mobile platforms • Log and track incidents using ITSM tools, escalating where necessary • Contribute to internal documentation and process improvements What You'll Bring • A degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field-or equivalent practical experience • Exposure to IT support through internships, university projects, or a previous role • Familiarity with Microsoft Azure and Office 365 (training provided) • Strong communication skills and a methodical, customer-focused approach • Eagerness to learn and grow in a professional services setting What's On Offer • Structured onboarding and mentorship from experienced IT professionals • Exposure to enterprise-grade infrastructure and legal sector workflows • Clear progression pathways into infrastructure, cloud, or cybersecurity roles • Competitive salary and benefits • A collaborative team culture with hybrid working options
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
Are you a recent graduate or early-career IT professional ready to launch your career in a professional services environment? A well-established legal group in Northampton is seeking a motivated and technically curious IT Support Analyst to join their internal IT team. This is an ideal opportunity for a 1st or 2nd jobber looking to gain hands-on experience supporting users in a Microsoft Azure and Office 365 ecosystem, while developing a strong foundation in enterprise IT. Key Responsibilities • Provide 1st and 2nd line support to staff across the firm, resolving hardware, software, and network issues • Support Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive • Assist with Azure Active Directory tasks such as user provisioning and access control • Troubleshoot Windows 10/11 devices and mobile platforms • Log and track incidents using ITSM tools, escalating where necessary • Contribute to internal documentation and process improvements What You'll Bring • A degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field-or equivalent practical experience • Exposure to IT support through internships, university projects, or a previous role • Familiarity with Microsoft Azure and Office 365 (training provided) • Strong communication skills and a methodical, customer-focused approach • Eagerness to learn and grow in a professional services setting What's On Offer • Structured onboarding and mentorship from experienced IT professionals • Exposure to enterprise-grade infrastructure and legal sector workflows • Clear progression pathways into infrastructure, cloud, or cybersecurity roles • Competitive salary and benefits • A collaborative team culture with hybrid working options
A growing business is looking for a Graduate Transport Planner to join the team! Along with a starting salary of £27,000, you will enjoy the good team spirit, with games nights and outings; both social and professional.You will be based in Ware, at a beautiful new office in a larger office complex with many on-site facilities. There are outside areas where you can enjoy a picnic, stretch your legs, or even just relax. If it's a nice day you could even take a stroll down by the River.It's a friendly team, with nice people; there are less than 30 in the team, and this includes several other graduates What you'll be doing as Graduate Transport Planner: Picture a housing scheme, or retail park, and think of the ways that people get in and out of it. For example, there are bus, pedestrian, and cycle lanes (very important for sustainability). The job is related to the planning application process for these. Working on a range of projects and preparing transport assessments for new developments. Plenty of work with data; interpreting it and producing reports to clarify impacts, and likely transport patterns. Modelling transport networks and outlining designs of sustainable transport improvements. Being in regular contact with outside partners, including planning consultants, architects, surveyors, clients, and developers. Occasional site visits. The business also has Flood Risk and Sustainable Drainage teams, and a detailed civil engineering design team. The work is all inter related, and you will also have opportunities to work with the other teams and learn a bit more about them. What we're looking for in a Graduate Transport Planner: Some of the above duties may not mean anything to you, but don't worry: full training is provided.You will be supporting existing staff from the top down: learning alongside existing graduates, and all positions up to company directors. Requirements: Geography would be the preferred degree. Or anything specifically related to Transport Planning. You'll need to have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Good Excel skills are also needed, as you'll be managing and interpreting data. You'll always be learning and adapting, as the policy base changes both at local and national level. Design codes become updated and demographics change, always meaning that adjustment and trends are important. There is possible support to study for a Masters, for the right person (if you are interested).In terms of future prospects, there is no upward limit as to the level you can reach; as the company grows, so will you. To apply for this role as Graduate Transport Planner, please click apply online and upload an updated copy of your CV.Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to.
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
A growing business is looking for a Graduate Transport Planner to join the team! Along with a starting salary of £27,000, you will enjoy the good team spirit, with games nights and outings; both social and professional.You will be based in Ware, at a beautiful new office in a larger office complex with many on-site facilities. There are outside areas where you can enjoy a picnic, stretch your legs, or even just relax. If it's a nice day you could even take a stroll down by the River.It's a friendly team, with nice people; there are less than 30 in the team, and this includes several other graduates What you'll be doing as Graduate Transport Planner: Picture a housing scheme, or retail park, and think of the ways that people get in and out of it. For example, there are bus, pedestrian, and cycle lanes (very important for sustainability). The job is related to the planning application process for these. Working on a range of projects and preparing transport assessments for new developments. Plenty of work with data; interpreting it and producing reports to clarify impacts, and likely transport patterns. Modelling transport networks and outlining designs of sustainable transport improvements. Being in regular contact with outside partners, including planning consultants, architects, surveyors, clients, and developers. Occasional site visits. The business also has Flood Risk and Sustainable Drainage teams, and a detailed civil engineering design team. The work is all inter related, and you will also have opportunities to work with the other teams and learn a bit more about them. What we're looking for in a Graduate Transport Planner: Some of the above duties may not mean anything to you, but don't worry: full training is provided.You will be supporting existing staff from the top down: learning alongside existing graduates, and all positions up to company directors. Requirements: Geography would be the preferred degree. Or anything specifically related to Transport Planning. You'll need to have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Good Excel skills are also needed, as you'll be managing and interpreting data. You'll always be learning and adapting, as the policy base changes both at local and national level. Design codes become updated and demographics change, always meaning that adjustment and trends are important. There is possible support to study for a Masters, for the right person (if you are interested).In terms of future prospects, there is no upward limit as to the level you can reach; as the company grows, so will you. To apply for this role as Graduate Transport Planner, please click apply online and upload an updated copy of your CV.Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to.
Due to expansion, a very highly respected risk management and fraud investigation company are looking to recruit 2 Business Development Managers. You will be a confident, personable graduate (law or accountancy). Previous sales experience is not essential. The Business Development Manager role is very diverse, and there is a great opportunity for those who are dedicated and hard-working. The role will involve visiting potential and existing clients (from the financial, insolvency & legal sectors) across the geographical areas below. Due to access to confidential information, all employees are security screened before employment/ during the probationary period. We require:- One BDM to cover the north of the Country to include Scotland down through Cumbria, Tyne & Wear, Yorkshire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Cheshire and areas above East Midlands. These roles require committed personnel who are prepared to go above and beyond and who are not merely looking for a 9 to 5 role, as customer service is paramount. Duties will include (but not limited to):- Visiting potential and existing clients. Building client relationships. Actively promoting MAPS' services within your geographical area. Setting up projects (electronically and hard copy as required) and ensuring correct procedures are followed and appropriate documentation is sent to clients and suppliers. Ensuring documents are returned completed promptly. Responding to and resolving any client sales issues. Updating internal records, including spreadsheets and CRM systems. Ensuring overall target sales of the business are achieved in the set timely manner. Sales/profit targets will continually increase as directed by your Director Line Manager. Taking ownership/responsibility of issues in a forward-thinking manner. Liaising with clients both verbally and in writing professionally. All communications with clients must be confirmed by email the same day as the communication. Be able to prioritise workload. Attending functions. Overnight hotel stays from time to time to accommodate functions/meetings. To assist our Compliance Manager with maintaining records for audits of our ISO27001 systems. Ensuring all relevant documentation/correspondence is electronically filed in relevant folders. Completing weekly meetings report for the forthcoming week's meetings to include company/contact details and reason for meeting. You are required to provide weekly written sales updates on a Friday to your Director Line Manager on the week's sales activities and a monthly report by the 2nd of the month to provide the previous month's prospective sales and actual sales for the company. Ensuring all management systems, legislation, policies and procedures currently in place or introduced at a later date) including our ISO 27001 (Information Security Management System) and GDPR, are adhered to. Be proactive in implementing improvements to current working systems. Expense budget & objectives
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
Due to expansion, a very highly respected risk management and fraud investigation company are looking to recruit 2 Business Development Managers. You will be a confident, personable graduate (law or accountancy). Previous sales experience is not essential. The Business Development Manager role is very diverse, and there is a great opportunity for those who are dedicated and hard-working. The role will involve visiting potential and existing clients (from the financial, insolvency & legal sectors) across the geographical areas below. Due to access to confidential information, all employees are security screened before employment/ during the probationary period. We require:- One BDM to cover the north of the Country to include Scotland down through Cumbria, Tyne & Wear, Yorkshire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Cheshire and areas above East Midlands. These roles require committed personnel who are prepared to go above and beyond and who are not merely looking for a 9 to 5 role, as customer service is paramount. Duties will include (but not limited to):- Visiting potential and existing clients. Building client relationships. Actively promoting MAPS' services within your geographical area. Setting up projects (electronically and hard copy as required) and ensuring correct procedures are followed and appropriate documentation is sent to clients and suppliers. Ensuring documents are returned completed promptly. Responding to and resolving any client sales issues. Updating internal records, including spreadsheets and CRM systems. Ensuring overall target sales of the business are achieved in the set timely manner. Sales/profit targets will continually increase as directed by your Director Line Manager. Taking ownership/responsibility of issues in a forward-thinking manner. Liaising with clients both verbally and in writing professionally. All communications with clients must be confirmed by email the same day as the communication. Be able to prioritise workload. Attending functions. Overnight hotel stays from time to time to accommodate functions/meetings. To assist our Compliance Manager with maintaining records for audits of our ISO27001 systems. Ensuring all relevant documentation/correspondence is electronically filed in relevant folders. Completing weekly meetings report for the forthcoming week's meetings to include company/contact details and reason for meeting. You are required to provide weekly written sales updates on a Friday to your Director Line Manager on the week's sales activities and a monthly report by the 2nd of the month to provide the previous month's prospective sales and actual sales for the company. Ensuring all management systems, legislation, policies and procedures currently in place or introduced at a later date) including our ISO 27001 (Information Security Management System) and GDPR, are adhered to. Be proactive in implementing improvements to current working systems. Expense budget & objectives
Hours: Full time (8 00 Monday to Thursday, 8 30 Friday) Term: Permanent Start date: ASAP Application deadline: Sunday 21st September Our client is a well established property management company - the vision of its founders to offer exceptional service putting the client and their properties first, as if they live there themselves. They specialise in the ongoing management of large residential developments, including the effective administration of +£20m of client service charge budgets. Based in Cambridge and with offices in London, Bracknell and Nottingham, Encore works across East Anglia, London, the Home Counties, the South and East Midlands, and has plans for further growth. The Group also consists of separate Facilities Management and Legal businesses, employing over 200 people. Encore prides itself on a commitment to excellence and customer service. The role The Service Charge Accountant is responsible for the effective client accounting of a portfolio of managed estates. The role forms a vital part of the team, working closely with the Estate Management team and will also require regular interaction with external accountants plus some client correspondence. This is an exciting role which will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to grow. In all areas, you will need to ensure that company policies and procedures are consistently applied to the required standards, delivering on time and with a high degree of accuracy. Duties include but are not limited to: Ensure annual service charge budgets are accurate and loaded correctly with correct apportionments. Periodic billing of service charges, ground rent and other charges to leaseholders. Prepare end of year service charge accounts within agreed timeframe, before submitting to external Accountants for review. Monthly bank reconciliations for client estates. Produce quarterly management reports, for review with Estate Managers and clients. Analyse the expenditure v budget, arrears and cashflow position, producing a summary report. Monitor the general health and correctness of the service charge accounts associated with your portfolio, supporting Estate Managers with relevant information. Utilities and insurance recharging to leaseholders. Corporation tax administration. Answer leaseholder / client enquiries in a timely fashion. Handle referred leaseholder service charge queries to resolution via either telephone or e-mail, or escalate to relevant Estate Manager. Following up actions from AGM Minutes and directors meetings. Assist the Client Accounting team with day-to-day/ad hoc duties. Person spec Considerable previous accounts experience this role is not suitable for a current student. New graduates MUST have demonstrable experience as detailed below. Part-qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA. Experience in service charge client accounting is desirable but not essential transferable skills include pre-payments, accruals, year end accounts. Experience with Qube software is desirable but not essential. Excellent time management, prioritisation and diary management. Excellent numeracy/analytical skills and competency in dealing with financial information. Excellent communication skills letter writing and the written and verbal presentation of information. Excellent computer skills Proficient in all Microsoft programmes, particularly Excel, and competent in mail merging. Excellent Team Working Ability to build working relationships with employees across the organisation. Thorough attention to detail, the ability to think things through not just follow a checklist. Accountable take personal responsibility for seeing things through to successful resolution. Commitment take pride in your work and care about your/the team s performance. Mature common-sense approach. Ability to see where improvements can be made. Positive an optimistic, can-do attitude that enhances team morale. How to apply : Please click on the apply button ensuring your CV is up to date and your cover letter is tailored to showcase your relevant skills and experience for the role.
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
Hours: Full time (8 00 Monday to Thursday, 8 30 Friday) Term: Permanent Start date: ASAP Application deadline: Sunday 21st September Our client is a well established property management company - the vision of its founders to offer exceptional service putting the client and their properties first, as if they live there themselves. They specialise in the ongoing management of large residential developments, including the effective administration of +£20m of client service charge budgets. Based in Cambridge and with offices in London, Bracknell and Nottingham, Encore works across East Anglia, London, the Home Counties, the South and East Midlands, and has plans for further growth. The Group also consists of separate Facilities Management and Legal businesses, employing over 200 people. Encore prides itself on a commitment to excellence and customer service. The role The Service Charge Accountant is responsible for the effective client accounting of a portfolio of managed estates. The role forms a vital part of the team, working closely with the Estate Management team and will also require regular interaction with external accountants plus some client correspondence. This is an exciting role which will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to grow. In all areas, you will need to ensure that company policies and procedures are consistently applied to the required standards, delivering on time and with a high degree of accuracy. Duties include but are not limited to: Ensure annual service charge budgets are accurate and loaded correctly with correct apportionments. Periodic billing of service charges, ground rent and other charges to leaseholders. Prepare end of year service charge accounts within agreed timeframe, before submitting to external Accountants for review. Monthly bank reconciliations for client estates. Produce quarterly management reports, for review with Estate Managers and clients. Analyse the expenditure v budget, arrears and cashflow position, producing a summary report. Monitor the general health and correctness of the service charge accounts associated with your portfolio, supporting Estate Managers with relevant information. Utilities and insurance recharging to leaseholders. Corporation tax administration. Answer leaseholder / client enquiries in a timely fashion. Handle referred leaseholder service charge queries to resolution via either telephone or e-mail, or escalate to relevant Estate Manager. Following up actions from AGM Minutes and directors meetings. Assist the Client Accounting team with day-to-day/ad hoc duties. Person spec Considerable previous accounts experience this role is not suitable for a current student. New graduates MUST have demonstrable experience as detailed below. Part-qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA. Experience in service charge client accounting is desirable but not essential transferable skills include pre-payments, accruals, year end accounts. Experience with Qube software is desirable but not essential. Excellent time management, prioritisation and diary management. Excellent numeracy/analytical skills and competency in dealing with financial information. Excellent communication skills letter writing and the written and verbal presentation of information. Excellent computer skills Proficient in all Microsoft programmes, particularly Excel, and competent in mail merging. Excellent Team Working Ability to build working relationships with employees across the organisation. Thorough attention to detail, the ability to think things through not just follow a checklist. Accountable take personal responsibility for seeing things through to successful resolution. Commitment take pride in your work and care about your/the team s performance. Mature common-sense approach. Ability to see where improvements can be made. Positive an optimistic, can-do attitude that enhances team morale. How to apply : Please click on the apply button ensuring your CV is up to date and your cover letter is tailored to showcase your relevant skills and experience for the role.
Job Title: Principal Town Planner / Associate director Location: London or Nottingham Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days per week in the office) An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Principal Town Planner or Associate Town Planner to join a well-regarded national Law Firm based in either their London or Nottingham offices. This is a rare chance to work within a truly multidisciplinary environment that brings together legal expertise and planning consultancy under one roof. This role offers high-level exposure to complex and high-profile projects across the UK, with a strong pipeline of work covering infrastructure, energy, residential, commercial, and mixed-use development. Key Responsibilities: Provide high-quality, commercially focused planning advice to a broad client base including developers, landowners, and public sector bodies Lead on major projects and manage a varied portfolio of planning work Draft and submit planning applications, appeals, and development plan representations Prepare planning appraisals and due diligence reports Contribute to business development and client relationship management Support and mentor junior team members About You: MRTPI chartered with significant post-qualification experience (ideally 7+ years) Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation, policy, and procedure A background in either consultancy, local government, or a legal/planning interface environment Experience managing complex planning applications, appeals, and negotiations Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams and disciplines What's on Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package Hybrid working model (3 days a week in-office) A collaborative, professional environment with access to legal and planning expertise The opportunity to work on nationally significant developments and policy matters Clear pathways for career development and progression Looking to elevate your planning career within a unique, cross-disciplinary environment? If you are a Principal Town Planner or Associate Town Planner looking to join a team that will really value and help you progress, please do pop your CV across to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) Reference - 61044
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Principal Town Planner / Associate director Location: London or Nottingham Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days per week in the office) An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Principal Town Planner or Associate Town Planner to join a well-regarded national Law Firm based in either their London or Nottingham offices. This is a rare chance to work within a truly multidisciplinary environment that brings together legal expertise and planning consultancy under one roof. This role offers high-level exposure to complex and high-profile projects across the UK, with a strong pipeline of work covering infrastructure, energy, residential, commercial, and mixed-use development. Key Responsibilities: Provide high-quality, commercially focused planning advice to a broad client base including developers, landowners, and public sector bodies Lead on major projects and manage a varied portfolio of planning work Draft and submit planning applications, appeals, and development plan representations Prepare planning appraisals and due diligence reports Contribute to business development and client relationship management Support and mentor junior team members About You: MRTPI chartered with significant post-qualification experience (ideally 7+ years) Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation, policy, and procedure A background in either consultancy, local government, or a legal/planning interface environment Experience managing complex planning applications, appeals, and negotiations Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams and disciplines What's on Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package Hybrid working model (3 days a week in-office) A collaborative, professional environment with access to legal and planning expertise The opportunity to work on nationally significant developments and policy matters Clear pathways for career development and progression Looking to elevate your planning career within a unique, cross-disciplinary environment? If you are a Principal Town Planner or Associate Town Planner looking to join a team that will really value and help you progress, please do pop your CV across to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) Reference - 61044
Take the reins on rural land strategy in one of England's most dynamic regions. My client is a lead provider of rural services to an excellent range of innovative and affluent private clients. The office is well placed for easy commuting into central London. An opportunity has arisen to join this successful team and work with a number of significant estate management clients, getting involved in a range of exciting businesses and planning projects from start to finish, as well as other general rural professional matters including valuation. The role offers flexibility to have a good balance of being office and home based, and the opportunity to work on some interesting projects to actively optimise their clients' assets in these prosperous counties. Flexible working is encouraged and the work will be for either retained management or Rural professional work. Key Responsibilities Undertake the primary day-to-day relationship role with Estate Management clients Managing landlord and tenant relationships for agricultural, commercial and residential properties Manage financial matters, provide reporting on budgeting, performance Manage Estate employees Provide concise, practical and reasoned advice to Clients at all times The Candidate Experienced in the rural sector from within private practice or resident agent background Experience in project management, planning and development, and RICS Registered Valuer status is an advantage. Confident, organised, and professional. Able to gain trust with clients and build relationships. Commercially astute and hands on Take financial responsibility Excellent networking and selling skills Good presentation skills Excellent people skills Self-motived and resourceful Communicate confidently and clearly. Ability to work as part of a team as well as independent. Skills/Qualifications Professionally qualified MRICS. Will consider newly qualified as well as more senior level, with a proven track record in rural estate management. Excellent research and analytical skills Excellent IT skills including use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet We are proud to offer award-winning benefits to support and reward our employees: Health & Leisure: Private medical cover, 27 days annual leave + public holidays (the option of purchasing up to 5 additional days via flex benefits), health screening, gym discounts, wellbeing support, volunteering opportunities, cycle to work scheme, eye care voucher, travel & retail discounts, travel insurance, concierge service, kids pass, open fairways golf card, great company culture and social events (including sports teams, charity events, art pass), perks at work Financial: Pension, company car allowance, life assurance at 8 x basic salary, group income protection (long term disability insurance), interest free season ticket loan, bonus scheme - you will be eligible to participate in the Company's Bonus Scheme, share incentive plan, financial and mortgage advice Strutt and Parker is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, colour, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
Take the reins on rural land strategy in one of England's most dynamic regions. My client is a lead provider of rural services to an excellent range of innovative and affluent private clients. The office is well placed for easy commuting into central London. An opportunity has arisen to join this successful team and work with a number of significant estate management clients, getting involved in a range of exciting businesses and planning projects from start to finish, as well as other general rural professional matters including valuation. The role offers flexibility to have a good balance of being office and home based, and the opportunity to work on some interesting projects to actively optimise their clients' assets in these prosperous counties. Flexible working is encouraged and the work will be for either retained management or Rural professional work. Key Responsibilities Undertake the primary day-to-day relationship role with Estate Management clients Managing landlord and tenant relationships for agricultural, commercial and residential properties Manage financial matters, provide reporting on budgeting, performance Manage Estate employees Provide concise, practical and reasoned advice to Clients at all times The Candidate Experienced in the rural sector from within private practice or resident agent background Experience in project management, planning and development, and RICS Registered Valuer status is an advantage. Confident, organised, and professional. Able to gain trust with clients and build relationships. Commercially astute and hands on Take financial responsibility Excellent networking and selling skills Good presentation skills Excellent people skills Self-motived and resourceful Communicate confidently and clearly. Ability to work as part of a team as well as independent. Skills/Qualifications Professionally qualified MRICS. Will consider newly qualified as well as more senior level, with a proven track record in rural estate management. Excellent research and analytical skills Excellent IT skills including use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet We are proud to offer award-winning benefits to support and reward our employees: Health & Leisure: Private medical cover, 27 days annual leave + public holidays (the option of purchasing up to 5 additional days via flex benefits), health screening, gym discounts, wellbeing support, volunteering opportunities, cycle to work scheme, eye care voucher, travel & retail discounts, travel insurance, concierge service, kids pass, open fairways golf card, great company culture and social events (including sports teams, charity events, art pass), perks at work Financial: Pension, company car allowance, life assurance at 8 x basic salary, group income protection (long term disability insurance), interest free season ticket loan, bonus scheme - you will be eligible to participate in the Company's Bonus Scheme, share incentive plan, financial and mortgage advice Strutt and Parker is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, colour, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.
Fantastic Opportunity for a motivated Building Surveyor based in the Southwest Your new company Your new Organisation is responsible for the management of some 2,600 residential properties across 65 developments throughout England. Forty-eight of these developments, representing 2,000 units, are 'retirement' developments where ownership of property is restricted to those over the age of at least 55 years old. The retirement portfolio is the predominant part of the organisation's management business. Your new role As Building Surveyor, you will have overall responsibility for the maintenance of the buildings and equipment on each of the developments within your geographical 'patch'. You should appreciate that in retirement developments there are usually lifts, alarms, automatic doors and other related equipment, so a surveyor who has an understanding of such M&E-related systems would be an ideal addition to the team. You will report to the Technical Director, who is part of the company's management team, on all aspects of contracts and the technical administration of estates under management. Furthermore, on most of the retirement developments there is also an Owners' Board, constituted of those living in the development. You will also be expected to account to these boards on relevant technical issues. The organisation has two home-based Regional Estates Managers, each covering an appropriate geographical area. You will be expected to liaise with your Regional Manager as necessary and to keep him or her fully apprised of progress on matters on which you are working. Day-to-day duties will include the following: Undertake new build development inspections/surveys Condition Surveys Mechanical and Electrical equipment surveys Undertake Small Works (reactive maintenance projects) Undertake Major Works across all sites/projects Risk assessments/Health and Safety responsibilities. What you'll need to succeed Essential Knowledge/Experience Extensive knowledge of the common faults in the methods of repairing, maintaining and improving a residential property, while also having a good knowledge of the legal framework relating to the construction and maintenance of residential properties. Knowledge of Leasehold Management and the preparation or issuing of Section 20 notices. Good understanding of the fundamentals of stock condition assessments and planned maintenance programming. At least 3 years' worth of experience of commissioning or supervising maintenance work. Ability to write specifications for all common areas of repair, maintenance and small-scale improvement in residential property. Maths and English to GCSE or equivalent and HNC/HND in Building. Ability to carry out basic technical drawings to explain detailed requests to contractors. Must have a UK driving licence. Desirable Knowledge/Experience. Knowledge of the Retirement Housing Sector. Previous use of hand-held maintenance IT equipment Presentation skills in small group settings. To staff and tenants. Membership of a professional body i.e., CIOB or similar. What you'll get in return Car allowance and 45p a mile mileage 25 days annual leave 6% company pension contribution Hybrid working What you need to do now If you are interested in the opportunity, please apply online today! Or feel free to contact a member of the Hays team today to discuss opportunities across the market. #
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
Fantastic Opportunity for a motivated Building Surveyor based in the Southwest Your new company Your new Organisation is responsible for the management of some 2,600 residential properties across 65 developments throughout England. Forty-eight of these developments, representing 2,000 units, are 'retirement' developments where ownership of property is restricted to those over the age of at least 55 years old. The retirement portfolio is the predominant part of the organisation's management business. Your new role As Building Surveyor, you will have overall responsibility for the maintenance of the buildings and equipment on each of the developments within your geographical 'patch'. You should appreciate that in retirement developments there are usually lifts, alarms, automatic doors and other related equipment, so a surveyor who has an understanding of such M&E-related systems would be an ideal addition to the team. You will report to the Technical Director, who is part of the company's management team, on all aspects of contracts and the technical administration of estates under management. Furthermore, on most of the retirement developments there is also an Owners' Board, constituted of those living in the development. You will also be expected to account to these boards on relevant technical issues. The organisation has two home-based Regional Estates Managers, each covering an appropriate geographical area. You will be expected to liaise with your Regional Manager as necessary and to keep him or her fully apprised of progress on matters on which you are working. Day-to-day duties will include the following: Undertake new build development inspections/surveys Condition Surveys Mechanical and Electrical equipment surveys Undertake Small Works (reactive maintenance projects) Undertake Major Works across all sites/projects Risk assessments/Health and Safety responsibilities. What you'll need to succeed Essential Knowledge/Experience Extensive knowledge of the common faults in the methods of repairing, maintaining and improving a residential property, while also having a good knowledge of the legal framework relating to the construction and maintenance of residential properties. Knowledge of Leasehold Management and the preparation or issuing of Section 20 notices. Good understanding of the fundamentals of stock condition assessments and planned maintenance programming. At least 3 years' worth of experience of commissioning or supervising maintenance work. Ability to write specifications for all common areas of repair, maintenance and small-scale improvement in residential property. Maths and English to GCSE or equivalent and HNC/HND in Building. Ability to carry out basic technical drawings to explain detailed requests to contractors. Must have a UK driving licence. Desirable Knowledge/Experience. Knowledge of the Retirement Housing Sector. Previous use of hand-held maintenance IT equipment Presentation skills in small group settings. To staff and tenants. Membership of a professional body i.e., CIOB or similar. What you'll get in return Car allowance and 45p a mile mileage 25 days annual leave 6% company pension contribution Hybrid working What you need to do now If you are interested in the opportunity, please apply online today! Or feel free to contact a member of the Hays team today to discuss opportunities across the market. #
Financial Accountant, Statutory Accountant, UK GAAP, First Time mover from Practice Your new company Hays are delighted to be working with a leading US-owned professional services company based in Central Birmingham to recruit a financial and statutory accountant. Your new role This role will be ideally suited to a first-time mover from a larger Audit role. The main duties will include the preparation of financial statements and statutory accounts for a number of legal entities. You will be the main point of contact with the external auditors and respond to any queries at both mid-year and year-end. Other key duties include production of month P&L and balance sheet submission. You will also assist in the preparation of tax returns and regulatory requirements. This role also has some exciting projects, including assisting with the implementation of a new finance ERP system and other duties required by the UK Finance Director. What you'll need to succeed You will be a fully qualified first-time mover from a larger or mid-size accountancy practice. Exposure to audit and statutory accounts preparation for larger businesses is required. Knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS and tax regulations are required. What you'll get in return This is a superb opportunity to join a leading international company with a defined career path. Hybrid Working 2/3 days per week is essential and the company offers a salary of £60000 plus generous benefits. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
Financial Accountant, Statutory Accountant, UK GAAP, First Time mover from Practice Your new company Hays are delighted to be working with a leading US-owned professional services company based in Central Birmingham to recruit a financial and statutory accountant. Your new role This role will be ideally suited to a first-time mover from a larger Audit role. The main duties will include the preparation of financial statements and statutory accounts for a number of legal entities. You will be the main point of contact with the external auditors and respond to any queries at both mid-year and year-end. Other key duties include production of month P&L and balance sheet submission. You will also assist in the preparation of tax returns and regulatory requirements. This role also has some exciting projects, including assisting with the implementation of a new finance ERP system and other duties required by the UK Finance Director. What you'll need to succeed You will be a fully qualified first-time mover from a larger or mid-size accountancy practice. Exposure to audit and statutory accounts preparation for larger businesses is required. Knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS and tax regulations are required. What you'll get in return This is a superb opportunity to join a leading international company with a defined career path. Hybrid Working 2/3 days per week is essential and the company offers a salary of £60000 plus generous benefits. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Personal Tax Senior Manager ACA CTA STEP Your new company My client is a leading Top 10 Firm with a fantastic reputation across the professional sector. Their service to clients is award-winning by an excellent team with deep knowledge providing both compliance and advisory services. Their approach is very proactive, building relationships with their clients, ensuring that they are delivering to their needs accordingly. They are looking for a qualified tax professional to join their unique team, dealing with a portfolio of UHNWI, business owners, directors of PE backed businesses and asset managers. The culture of the firm is very collaborative, with an open-door policy, communal work spaces and are a sociable team. Your new role Deliver excellent client service by maintaining client relationshipsManage a portfolio of personal clients with complex tax affairs, focusing on non-UK domiciled individuals, HNWIs, and some trustsDay to day responsibility for meeting both client and compliance deadlines, monitoring time limits and electionsLiaise proactively with clients on advisory mattersAssisting Partners in, and where appropriate, lead tax planning projects such as non-domicile issues, onshore and offshore trusts (and other structures) and, capital gains and inheritance tax issuesManage HMRC enquiries and LDF related matters and dealing with HMRC correspondence of both compliance and advisory natureResponsible for billing and monitoring budgetsReview compliance and basic advisory work prepared by more junior members of staffAssist with managing junior members of staff including helping them with technical and personal developmentEngage in personal business development activities and support business development activities of the team What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified tax professional, ACA, CTA, STEP or equivalent. Experience within professional services such as accountancy or legal firms is a must. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to grow relationships, ask questions of clients, provide alternative solutions and scenarios to clients to cover all bases and have a proactive approach to advisory work. What you'll get in return You will receive a salary depending on experience up to £85,000. Hybrid and flexible working options available with 2 days working from home. My client works in an excellent office, equipped with a pool table, table tennis, communal eating facilities, excellent grounds to the office for lunchtime walks through gardens and a 10 minute walk to the centre of town. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
Personal Tax Senior Manager ACA CTA STEP Your new company My client is a leading Top 10 Firm with a fantastic reputation across the professional sector. Their service to clients is award-winning by an excellent team with deep knowledge providing both compliance and advisory services. Their approach is very proactive, building relationships with their clients, ensuring that they are delivering to their needs accordingly. They are looking for a qualified tax professional to join their unique team, dealing with a portfolio of UHNWI, business owners, directors of PE backed businesses and asset managers. The culture of the firm is very collaborative, with an open-door policy, communal work spaces and are a sociable team. Your new role Deliver excellent client service by maintaining client relationshipsManage a portfolio of personal clients with complex tax affairs, focusing on non-UK domiciled individuals, HNWIs, and some trustsDay to day responsibility for meeting both client and compliance deadlines, monitoring time limits and electionsLiaise proactively with clients on advisory mattersAssisting Partners in, and where appropriate, lead tax planning projects such as non-domicile issues, onshore and offshore trusts (and other structures) and, capital gains and inheritance tax issuesManage HMRC enquiries and LDF related matters and dealing with HMRC correspondence of both compliance and advisory natureResponsible for billing and monitoring budgetsReview compliance and basic advisory work prepared by more junior members of staffAssist with managing junior members of staff including helping them with technical and personal developmentEngage in personal business development activities and support business development activities of the team What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified tax professional, ACA, CTA, STEP or equivalent. Experience within professional services such as accountancy or legal firms is a must. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to grow relationships, ask questions of clients, provide alternative solutions and scenarios to clients to cover all bases and have a proactive approach to advisory work. What you'll get in return You will receive a salary depending on experience up to £85,000. Hybrid and flexible working options available with 2 days working from home. My client works in an excellent office, equipped with a pool table, table tennis, communal eating facilities, excellent grounds to the office for lunchtime walks through gardens and a 10 minute walk to the centre of town. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Role overview ID: Entity: Vistry Services Region: Vistry Services Department: Strategic Land Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Job Location: Brentwood, Essex Date Posted: 15.05.2025 We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Project Director to join our team within Vistry Services Strategic Land, at our Brentwood office and on-site in Chelmsford. As our Associate Project Director, you will be responsible for the ongoing delivery of our flagship project at Beaulieu to completion, responsible for budget control, on-site infrastructure delivery and project management. Additionally, project lead for a number of smaller sites, as well as Technical/Development support for the wider Strategic Land team. The role will suit an experienced Technical/Construction/Development specialist with a history of successfully delivering complex consortium projects at scale, focused on the on-site technical/engineering delivery. This position will report to the Head of Technical. We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service 2 Volunteering days per annum Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary Share save and share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality 5 GCSEs to include Maths and English Experience in the provision of strategic infrastructure History of delivery from land acquisition to adoption Experience of financial modelling and budget control An ability to prioritize and delegate as appropriate A general background knowledge in development, civil and project management Excellent knowledge of Section 38, 104 and 278 Adoption Agreements Procuring multi-utility packages and an understanding of statutory service wayleaves and easements An understanding of contract procurement under ICC and NEC forms of contract Excellent communication and project management Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships across all internal and external parties Highly organized, motivated and goal-orientated Full diving licence Desirable Degree in appropriate field Membership of a professional body Confident in their own abilities Can make informed decisions under pressure Ability to see opportunities to value engineer where opportunities arise Working knowledge of Health and Safety best practice Prince 2 Foundation/Practitioner More about the Associate Project Director role Project Lead for a flagship scheme with significant infrastructure delivery and oversight of 2 on-site Project Managers. The delivery of primary infrastructure to serve both internal and external land sales across our portfolio. Taking responsibility for and supporting the cost consultant and contract administrator and working with NEC and ICC forms of contract with a Principal Contractor. Manage, review and maintain the financial viability of each development and ensure technical budgets and cost to completes are forecast and robustly controlled, whilst liaising with the Financial Analysis team feeding into longer term budgets and forecasts. Lead and support a Vistry team where necessary in the delivery, maintenance and adoption of roads, drainage and open spaces. Programme, risk and opportunity registers and exit strategies are to be maintained in the agreed Strategic Land format for regular review. Ensure all contractual and legal requirements are logged, tracked and delivered for allocated developments. Secure pre and post start activities and planning conditions to be discharged via liaison with the Planning Team, Land Team and Local Planning Officer. Secure internal governance approval and ensure that all other necessary permissions have been applied for and secured to prevent delays occurring to start on site and project delivery. Work collaboratively with Vistry operating regions and other housebuilders, to enable their housebuilding delivery through efficient sitewide project management. Provide visibility across Vistry Group and operating Regions as to progress against target milestones. Manage consultant expenditure within the project budget. Show a strong team ethic within a multi-skilled Strategic Land team, demonstrating Vistry's core values of Integrity, Caring and Quality. Be an ambassador for Vistry and Strategic Land to our customers, subcontractors, statutory authorities and the general public. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us We build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empowerus to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation,â and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. Join us in making Vistry. Benefits Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
Role overview ID: Entity: Vistry Services Region: Vistry Services Department: Strategic Land Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Job Location: Brentwood, Essex Date Posted: 15.05.2025 We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Project Director to join our team within Vistry Services Strategic Land, at our Brentwood office and on-site in Chelmsford. As our Associate Project Director, you will be responsible for the ongoing delivery of our flagship project at Beaulieu to completion, responsible for budget control, on-site infrastructure delivery and project management. Additionally, project lead for a number of smaller sites, as well as Technical/Development support for the wider Strategic Land team. The role will suit an experienced Technical/Construction/Development specialist with a history of successfully delivering complex consortium projects at scale, focused on the on-site technical/engineering delivery. This position will report to the Head of Technical. We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service 2 Volunteering days per annum Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary Share save and share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality 5 GCSEs to include Maths and English Experience in the provision of strategic infrastructure History of delivery from land acquisition to adoption Experience of financial modelling and budget control An ability to prioritize and delegate as appropriate A general background knowledge in development, civil and project management Excellent knowledge of Section 38, 104 and 278 Adoption Agreements Procuring multi-utility packages and an understanding of statutory service wayleaves and easements An understanding of contract procurement under ICC and NEC forms of contract Excellent communication and project management Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships across all internal and external parties Highly organized, motivated and goal-orientated Full diving licence Desirable Degree in appropriate field Membership of a professional body Confident in their own abilities Can make informed decisions under pressure Ability to see opportunities to value engineer where opportunities arise Working knowledge of Health and Safety best practice Prince 2 Foundation/Practitioner More about the Associate Project Director role Project Lead for a flagship scheme with significant infrastructure delivery and oversight of 2 on-site Project Managers. The delivery of primary infrastructure to serve both internal and external land sales across our portfolio. Taking responsibility for and supporting the cost consultant and contract administrator and working with NEC and ICC forms of contract with a Principal Contractor. Manage, review and maintain the financial viability of each development and ensure technical budgets and cost to completes are forecast and robustly controlled, whilst liaising with the Financial Analysis team feeding into longer term budgets and forecasts. Lead and support a Vistry team where necessary in the delivery, maintenance and adoption of roads, drainage and open spaces. Programme, risk and opportunity registers and exit strategies are to be maintained in the agreed Strategic Land format for regular review. Ensure all contractual and legal requirements are logged, tracked and delivered for allocated developments. Secure pre and post start activities and planning conditions to be discharged via liaison with the Planning Team, Land Team and Local Planning Officer. Secure internal governance approval and ensure that all other necessary permissions have been applied for and secured to prevent delays occurring to start on site and project delivery. Work collaboratively with Vistry operating regions and other housebuilders, to enable their housebuilding delivery through efficient sitewide project management. Provide visibility across Vistry Group and operating Regions as to progress against target milestones. Manage consultant expenditure within the project budget. Show a strong team ethic within a multi-skilled Strategic Land team, demonstrating Vistry's core values of Integrity, Caring and Quality. Be an ambassador for Vistry and Strategic Land to our customers, subcontractors, statutory authorities and the general public. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us We build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empowerus to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation,â and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. Join us in making Vistry. Benefits Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday
Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Are you ready to support the Early Years Alliance's mission to create better futures for children and families, particularly those of the most disadvantaged? If yes, then this is the role for you. The Alliance is looking to recruit a Children's Services Manager to join the Children's Services Department to lead our services in the North of England and East Midlands . This role focusses on supporting our settings in this area however, you will need to be available to support settings nationally as required. Main duties: To ensure that Early Years Alliance settings offer outstanding early years care and education and meet the charity's mission to create better futures for children and families, particularly those of the most disadvantaged. Alongside the Children's Services Director and Children's Services Managers you will lead the development of our early years settings, championing high quality and creative early years practice. To provide skilled leadership to Setting Managers, enabling them to develop their skills and effectively deliver high quality early years. Leading on complex issues including being lead contact for Ofsted, Safeguarding and Personnel Issues. Benefits: 26 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, pro rata for part time employees Enhanced sickness pay Employer and employee contribution pension scheme Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave Regular access to internal and external learning and development opportunities A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity. Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources. Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets A dedicated mental health First Aider to support your mental well being Essential criteria: Level 6 qualification in Early Years or Leadership and Management. Extensive experience in early years at a senior level. Full and relevant early years qualification. If you are interested to find out more about this vacancy please email Hours per week: 35 Weeks per year: 52 Interview: TBC
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Are you ready to support the Early Years Alliance's mission to create better futures for children and families, particularly those of the most disadvantaged? If yes, then this is the role for you. The Alliance is looking to recruit a Children's Services Manager to join the Children's Services Department to lead our services in the North of England and East Midlands . This role focusses on supporting our settings in this area however, you will need to be available to support settings nationally as required. Main duties: To ensure that Early Years Alliance settings offer outstanding early years care and education and meet the charity's mission to create better futures for children and families, particularly those of the most disadvantaged. Alongside the Children's Services Director and Children's Services Managers you will lead the development of our early years settings, championing high quality and creative early years practice. To provide skilled leadership to Setting Managers, enabling them to develop their skills and effectively deliver high quality early years. Leading on complex issues including being lead contact for Ofsted, Safeguarding and Personnel Issues. Benefits: 26 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, pro rata for part time employees Enhanced sickness pay Employer and employee contribution pension scheme Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave Regular access to internal and external learning and development opportunities A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity. Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources. Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets A dedicated mental health First Aider to support your mental well being Essential criteria: Level 6 qualification in Early Years or Leadership and Management. Extensive experience in early years at a senior level. Full and relevant early years qualification. If you are interested to find out more about this vacancy please email Hours per week: 35 Weeks per year: 52 Interview: TBC
A leading specialist in innovative infrastructure solutions is seeking a Business Development Manager . This role will focus on developing new business opportunities for a proprietary Smart, Solar EV Charging Hub, driving sales growth, expanding the client base, and ensuring the delivery of best-in-class service. The Business Development Manager will: Work closely with Marketing and Development, to grow a sustainable pipeline of opportunities in target market sectors, focused on client satisfaction and profitability. Carry out due diligence on potential counterparties and competitors, then working with Finance/Legal to develop winning commercial offers to move opportunities to contract close. Agree and meet sales targets, establishing KPI's and performance tracking and updating progress/results in CRM and client databases. Presenting performance to Directors/Board. Ensure proposals are successfully transitioned from initial bid/presentation to contract close. Generate leads and call prospective clients, in order to arrange face to face meetings. The Business Development Manager will have: Degree Preferred (Engineering/Electronics/Real Estate/Economics). Minimum of 5 years sales experience. Track record in long term client relationships, closing deals and client satisfaction. A minimum of 5 years sales experience. Proficiency in Office 365, Jira & CRM systems (ideally Salesforce) Renewable energy sector knowledge (particularly EV charging) and ability to sell these products to a client base. Commercially awareness and well-organised - able to deliver to deadline/budget. If this sounds like a great opportunity for you, simply apply online by submitting a copy of your up-to-date CV and a member of the EVera team will be in touch with more details!
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
A leading specialist in innovative infrastructure solutions is seeking a Business Development Manager . This role will focus on developing new business opportunities for a proprietary Smart, Solar EV Charging Hub, driving sales growth, expanding the client base, and ensuring the delivery of best-in-class service. The Business Development Manager will: Work closely with Marketing and Development, to grow a sustainable pipeline of opportunities in target market sectors, focused on client satisfaction and profitability. Carry out due diligence on potential counterparties and competitors, then working with Finance/Legal to develop winning commercial offers to move opportunities to contract close. Agree and meet sales targets, establishing KPI's and performance tracking and updating progress/results in CRM and client databases. Presenting performance to Directors/Board. Ensure proposals are successfully transitioned from initial bid/presentation to contract close. Generate leads and call prospective clients, in order to arrange face to face meetings. The Business Development Manager will have: Degree Preferred (Engineering/Electronics/Real Estate/Economics). Minimum of 5 years sales experience. Track record in long term client relationships, closing deals and client satisfaction. A minimum of 5 years sales experience. Proficiency in Office 365, Jira & CRM systems (ideally Salesforce) Renewable energy sector knowledge (particularly EV charging) and ability to sell these products to a client base. Commercially awareness and well-organised - able to deliver to deadline/budget. If this sounds like a great opportunity for you, simply apply online by submitting a copy of your up-to-date CV and a member of the EVera team will be in touch with more details!
This exciting Operations Director role will oversee and optimise all aspects of engineering and manufacturing operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and alignment with strategic objectives. This role is based in Leeds and requires a strong background in manufacturing bespoke joinery products. Client Details The organisation is a turn-key manufacturer in based in Leeds. They use raw materials from plastic to timber, creating bespoke products for a variety of customers. They are looking to continue their success with a new Operations Director, focusing on the manufacturing operations side of the business across 2 sites. Description The main responsibilities of this Operations Director role will be to ensure the manufacturing operations of the factory, production assembly and warehouse facility run smoothly. Other day-to-day responsibilities will include: Leading and developing a team of c.70, split across two sites Overseeing the smooth running of manufacturing; plastic, metal and wood fabrication, warehousing and assembly Managing site Health and Safety to ensure legal compliance Ensuring products are manufactured to a high-quality standard and are delivered on time and in full Managing relationships and agreements with external partners, vendors and suppliers Responsibility for the operational budget, capital projects and business development Profile As Operations Director this candidate will have a strong engineering background and experience of working in a bespoke joinery manufacturing environment. They will also have: Extensive hands-on experience of managing production, ideally within a sheet plastic or wood joinery environment Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team An innovative and customer focused approach A strong HSE practitioner and lean manufacturing mindset Knowledge of ERP or MRP systems would be advantageous Job Offer 90,000- 100,000 Car allowance Wider benefits package
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
This exciting Operations Director role will oversee and optimise all aspects of engineering and manufacturing operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and alignment with strategic objectives. This role is based in Leeds and requires a strong background in manufacturing bespoke joinery products. Client Details The organisation is a turn-key manufacturer in based in Leeds. They use raw materials from plastic to timber, creating bespoke products for a variety of customers. They are looking to continue their success with a new Operations Director, focusing on the manufacturing operations side of the business across 2 sites. Description The main responsibilities of this Operations Director role will be to ensure the manufacturing operations of the factory, production assembly and warehouse facility run smoothly. Other day-to-day responsibilities will include: Leading and developing a team of c.70, split across two sites Overseeing the smooth running of manufacturing; plastic, metal and wood fabrication, warehousing and assembly Managing site Health and Safety to ensure legal compliance Ensuring products are manufactured to a high-quality standard and are delivered on time and in full Managing relationships and agreements with external partners, vendors and suppliers Responsibility for the operational budget, capital projects and business development Profile As Operations Director this candidate will have a strong engineering background and experience of working in a bespoke joinery manufacturing environment. They will also have: Extensive hands-on experience of managing production, ideally within a sheet plastic or wood joinery environment Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team An innovative and customer focused approach A strong HSE practitioner and lean manufacturing mindset Knowledge of ERP or MRP systems would be advantageous Job Offer 90,000- 100,000 Car allowance Wider benefits package
Head of IT - Cardiff Head of IT with strong operational IT experience in heading up an IT team across several areas, including IT service management and IT infrastructure is required by a leading company in Cardiff. This is very much an IT operational-type role day to day and hands-on, rather than strategic. They have a strategy signed off and in action so it's supporting this alongside the Director of IS The successful candidate will deliver and manage the day-to-day IT operations, maintaining high standards of IT service delivery, and safeguarding their IT infrastructure. The team that you will oversee is around 12, with a mix of IT security, IT infrastructure, IT service desk professionals & a couple of Team Leaders Experience Required: Experience in a similar senior IT role i.e. Head of IT / Head of IT Services / Senior IT Operations Manager Hands-operational senior IT experience Ability to manage cross-functional IT teams and develop those teams Excellent understanding of IT service management, IT infrastructure, and IT operations management. Experience within the legal sector or a professional services environment would be a bonus Have the ability to implement and lead large-scale IT projects. Worked in a Microsoft Cloud environment The role Execute and oversee the IT Operations in alignment with the company goals, ensuring effective and timely delivery of IT projects in a Microsoft cloud environment Manage and mentor the team of IT professionals, including all their managers and team in IT infrastructure, Service Delivery and Service desk - supporting the overall defined IT strategy. Oversee and ensure the service desk operates efficiently, providing outstanding support to all staff members across multiple offices in the UK Oversee the delivery of IT services within a Microsoft & ITIL environment, ensuring they meet business needs and comply with established SLAs. Lead IT infrastructure, including IT security initiatives to ensure robust and reliable systems across the business. Collaborate with senior management, including people at the Director level and other stakeholders to understand and address urgent IT needs, to develop a robust IT strategy moving forward. The role is hybrid 3 in office 2 at home, with the expectation of more in the office until up to speed with things. My client is looking to pay a starting salary between £60,000 - £68,000 + Hybrid working + Excellent Benefits. To apply, send your CV to Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
Head of IT - Cardiff Head of IT with strong operational IT experience in heading up an IT team across several areas, including IT service management and IT infrastructure is required by a leading company in Cardiff. This is very much an IT operational-type role day to day and hands-on, rather than strategic. They have a strategy signed off and in action so it's supporting this alongside the Director of IS The successful candidate will deliver and manage the day-to-day IT operations, maintaining high standards of IT service delivery, and safeguarding their IT infrastructure. The team that you will oversee is around 12, with a mix of IT security, IT infrastructure, IT service desk professionals & a couple of Team Leaders Experience Required: Experience in a similar senior IT role i.e. Head of IT / Head of IT Services / Senior IT Operations Manager Hands-operational senior IT experience Ability to manage cross-functional IT teams and develop those teams Excellent understanding of IT service management, IT infrastructure, and IT operations management. Experience within the legal sector or a professional services environment would be a bonus Have the ability to implement and lead large-scale IT projects. Worked in a Microsoft Cloud environment The role Execute and oversee the IT Operations in alignment with the company goals, ensuring effective and timely delivery of IT projects in a Microsoft cloud environment Manage and mentor the team of IT professionals, including all their managers and team in IT infrastructure, Service Delivery and Service desk - supporting the overall defined IT strategy. Oversee and ensure the service desk operates efficiently, providing outstanding support to all staff members across multiple offices in the UK Oversee the delivery of IT services within a Microsoft & ITIL environment, ensuring they meet business needs and comply with established SLAs. Lead IT infrastructure, including IT security initiatives to ensure robust and reliable systems across the business. Collaborate with senior management, including people at the Director level and other stakeholders to understand and address urgent IT needs, to develop a robust IT strategy moving forward. The role is hybrid 3 in office 2 at home, with the expectation of more in the office until up to speed with things. My client is looking to pay a starting salary between £60,000 - £68,000 + Hybrid working + Excellent Benefits. To apply, send your CV to Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.
Major Gifts Manager Location: Home Based, United Kingdom Group: Social Impact Vacancy type: Permanent 35 hours per week £35,000 - £40,000 per annum / pro rata (plus allowances) Remote The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 130 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way. This role sits within our Social Impact Group and you will work closely with Senior Major Gifts Manager, AD of Philanthropy (Major Gifts), Director of Philanthropy & Partnerships, Major Appeal Programme Director, Executive Director Social Impact and senior leaders at all levels to identify and access new and existing networks of wealth, opportunity and influence. Our step-change in impact with children will be achieved by a step-change in our philanthropy & partnerships: as a Major Gifts Manager, you'll play a crucial role in this transformation through development and personal leadership of a portfolio of philanthropists and donors that contribute major gifts (over 5 figures+) and support In order to be successful in this role, you must have: -Strong knowledge and successful track record delivering significant income through personal approaches, liaising with philanthropists and personally securing and building senior volunteer networks -Expert knowledge of major donor methodology with experience of developing powerful and impactful cases for support, giving proposals and asks of major donors. -Proven experience of personally meeting income targets and delivering against stewardship and repeat giving objectives, activities, implementation, and risk mitigation plans -Knowledge of legal, regulatory and ethical environment of major gift fundraising The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer. Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more. The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The closing date for applications is midnight on 15th September 2025.
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
Major Gifts Manager Location: Home Based, United Kingdom Group: Social Impact Vacancy type: Permanent 35 hours per week £35,000 - £40,000 per annum / pro rata (plus allowances) Remote The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 130 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way. This role sits within our Social Impact Group and you will work closely with Senior Major Gifts Manager, AD of Philanthropy (Major Gifts), Director of Philanthropy & Partnerships, Major Appeal Programme Director, Executive Director Social Impact and senior leaders at all levels to identify and access new and existing networks of wealth, opportunity and influence. Our step-change in impact with children will be achieved by a step-change in our philanthropy & partnerships: as a Major Gifts Manager, you'll play a crucial role in this transformation through development and personal leadership of a portfolio of philanthropists and donors that contribute major gifts (over 5 figures+) and support In order to be successful in this role, you must have: -Strong knowledge and successful track record delivering significant income through personal approaches, liaising with philanthropists and personally securing and building senior volunteer networks -Expert knowledge of major donor methodology with experience of developing powerful and impactful cases for support, giving proposals and asks of major donors. -Proven experience of personally meeting income targets and delivering against stewardship and repeat giving objectives, activities, implementation, and risk mitigation plans -Knowledge of legal, regulatory and ethical environment of major gift fundraising The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer. Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more. The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The closing date for applications is midnight on 15th September 2025.
National travel required - Lincoln to Plymouth Competitve salary plus Car allowance Working in partnership with the National Operations Director, the Client Relationship Manager will focus on providing the highest strategic level relationship for one of our real estate clients working across a national cleaning contract. The role of Client Relationship Manager will involve field accompaniment to drive the performance of operations and contract support staff. Able to demonstrate a hands-on approach and close analysis of the business and production of operating strategies for client sites within the portfolio. As Client Relationship Manager, you will be responsible for: Being an escalation point of contact for senior members of allocated contracts developing and maintaining relationships at senior level. Delivering in line with contract framework agreement and ensuring we achieve all goals as agreed and outlined within the contract and tender submission. Overall accountability of budgets/finance delivery including the requirement to complete annual budget reviews with all relevant stakeholders across the shopping centres and retail parks. Ensuring consistency of high Service Delivery and high QA/KPI scores, across the entire portfolio of all allocated locations. Conducting Annual Reviews of all contracts, incorporating innovation and customer satisfaction at all levels Undertaking site visits as required to assess standards and quality audit scores. Ensuring that all Regional teams are adhering to client-specific requirements aside of KPIs. As Client Relationship Manager, you will have the following expertise and attributes: Ability to confidently and concisely communicate with Director and MD level clients. Proactive, ability to identify possible drops in service at early stages, to eliminate major dips in service occurring. Able to develop your management team both formally and informally by instructing groups as well as coaching and mentoring individuals. Commercial analysis and resolution proposing capability Able to multi-task and work in a pressurised environment, able to use time proactively to ensure that potential problems do not surface Exceptional ability to create relationships and communicate at all levels, whilst not letting this compromise ability to make and take necessary action. Previous senior management experience within an FM and/or B2B environment. Proven management experience within a national high-value single or multi-contract environment. Proven track record of performance growth within a previous role. A driving licence is required. What we offer you We believe in rewarding talent and creating a workplace where everyone feels valued. Here s what you ll get: Employee Ownership You are part of our success! 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) Company sick pay Maternity and paternity leave support 24/7 GP access, plus mental health, wellness, financial, and legal support Two paid volunteering days per year Give back to a cause that matters to you Exclusive perks and discounts More than 250 deals available Ongoing training and development From apprenticeships to leadership programs Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion Our Mosaic Committee and Mental Health First Aiders are leading the way Recognition and rewards Celebrating our shining stars all year round Our Commitment to Inclusion We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs. As an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence, and we strive to build a culture of respect, fairness, and opportunity for all. Reasonable adjustments Please let us know if there are any adjustments, we can make to support you during our recruitment process. We re happy to help Please note: Security clearance (DBS) is required for this role.
Sep 03, 2025
Full time
National travel required - Lincoln to Plymouth Competitve salary plus Car allowance Working in partnership with the National Operations Director, the Client Relationship Manager will focus on providing the highest strategic level relationship for one of our real estate clients working across a national cleaning contract. The role of Client Relationship Manager will involve field accompaniment to drive the performance of operations and contract support staff. Able to demonstrate a hands-on approach and close analysis of the business and production of operating strategies for client sites within the portfolio. As Client Relationship Manager, you will be responsible for: Being an escalation point of contact for senior members of allocated contracts developing and maintaining relationships at senior level. Delivering in line with contract framework agreement and ensuring we achieve all goals as agreed and outlined within the contract and tender submission. Overall accountability of budgets/finance delivery including the requirement to complete annual budget reviews with all relevant stakeholders across the shopping centres and retail parks. Ensuring consistency of high Service Delivery and high QA/KPI scores, across the entire portfolio of all allocated locations. Conducting Annual Reviews of all contracts, incorporating innovation and customer satisfaction at all levels Undertaking site visits as required to assess standards and quality audit scores. Ensuring that all Regional teams are adhering to client-specific requirements aside of KPIs. As Client Relationship Manager, you will have the following expertise and attributes: Ability to confidently and concisely communicate with Director and MD level clients. Proactive, ability to identify possible drops in service at early stages, to eliminate major dips in service occurring. Able to develop your management team both formally and informally by instructing groups as well as coaching and mentoring individuals. Commercial analysis and resolution proposing capability Able to multi-task and work in a pressurised environment, able to use time proactively to ensure that potential problems do not surface Exceptional ability to create relationships and communicate at all levels, whilst not letting this compromise ability to make and take necessary action. Previous senior management experience within an FM and/or B2B environment. Proven management experience within a national high-value single or multi-contract environment. Proven track record of performance growth within a previous role. A driving licence is required. What we offer you We believe in rewarding talent and creating a workplace where everyone feels valued. Here s what you ll get: Employee Ownership You are part of our success! 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) Company sick pay Maternity and paternity leave support 24/7 GP access, plus mental health, wellness, financial, and legal support Two paid volunteering days per year Give back to a cause that matters to you Exclusive perks and discounts More than 250 deals available Ongoing training and development From apprenticeships to leadership programs Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion Our Mosaic Committee and Mental Health First Aiders are leading the way Recognition and rewards Celebrating our shining stars all year round Our Commitment to Inclusion We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs. As an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence, and we strive to build a culture of respect, fairness, and opportunity for all. Reasonable adjustments Please let us know if there are any adjustments, we can make to support you during our recruitment process. We re happy to help Please note: Security clearance (DBS) is required for this role.
