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Are you an experienced education leader ready to drive excellence and shape the future of alternative education? Our client has an exciting Education Delivery Manager opportunity! Location: London - Hybrid Salary: £55,000 to £65,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent, Full-time About Us: Our client is a leading education services provider delivering high-quality, personalised educational programmes to children and young people who require alternative or additional educational support. Working closely with local authorities and other commissioning partners, the organisation is recognised for its commitment to safeguarding, educational excellence and positive learner outcomes. As the organisation continues to grow, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced education leader to shape and oversee the delivery of high-quality education services. Education Delivery Manager - The Role: The Education Delivery Manager is the senior educational leader responsible for maintaining exceptional standards in education delivery. This role combines strategic oversight with operational leadership, ensuring quality assurance, safeguarding excellence and continuous service improvement across the organisation. You will lead and develop the education team, provide expert guidance on complex educational and safeguarding matters, and work collaboratively with senior leaders to ensure services continue to meet the highest professional and regulatory standards. Education Delivery Manager - Key Responsibilities: - Lead the education delivery function, ensuring consistently high standards of quality, safeguarding, compliance and learner outcomes - Provide strategic oversight across education delivery, monitoring performance, operational effectiveness and continuous service improvement - Develop and lead a high-performing education team, building a culture of accountability, professional development and excellence - Build strong relationships with commissioners, local authorities and external partners - Contribute to organisational planning and service development by using educational expertise and performance insights to drive improvements Education Delivery Manager - You: - Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with current or recent Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) experience - Significant leadership experience within education, SEND, alternative provision or specialist education - Strong understanding of safeguarding, education quality assurance, compliance and stakeholder management, including working with local authorities or commissioners - Commercially aware with excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills Benefits: - Competitive salary - Hybrid working arrangement offering flexibility - Opportunity to play a key leadership role within a growing and purpose-driven organisation - Ongoing professional development and leadership training To submit your CV for this exciting Education Delivery Manager opportunity, click Apply today!

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Managing Director to join the team. Location: Burnley, BB11 1DA Salary: £115k to £125k Job Type: Permanent, Full-time About The Company: Our client is a highly successful international business operating within the textiles, interiors and specialist product distribution sector. With a strong reputation for quality, customer service and long-standing customer relationships, the organisation serves customers across the UK, Europe and North America. The business has built a resilient and profitable platform, supported by established international supply chain partnerships and a highly engaged workforce. As part of its ongoing development and succession plans, the company is seeking an experienced Managing Director to lead the next phase of growth, build on strong commercial foundations and create long-term value for all stakeholders Managing Director - The Role: This is a rare opportunity for an accomplished commercial leader to take responsibility for a successful international SME at a pivotal stage in its evolution. Reporting to the Board, the Managing Director will provide strategic and operational leadership across the organisation, driving profitable growth while maintaining the entrepreneurial culture and customer-focused approach that has underpinned the company's success. The successful candidate will lead the development & execution of the business strategy, strengthen organisational capability and ensure the business continues to grow sustainably across its international markets. Managing Director - Key Responsibilities: - Lead the overall commercial and strategic direction of the business, delivering sustainable growth across UK, European and North American markets - Develop and strengthen key customer, supplier and stakeholder relationships, ensuring continued expansion of international revenue streams - Oversee global sourcing, import, export, supply chain and logistics operations, maintaining operational efficiency and customer service excellence - Build organisational capability through leadership development, succession planning and the creation of a scalable management structure Managing Director - You: - Proven success in a senior leadership role within an SME or entrepreneurial environment - Strong understanding of international sourcing, import/export operations and supply chain management, including experience working with manufacturing partners in Asia - Track record of leading & developing high performing teams - Highly commercial with strong financial acumen and experience managing profitability, working capital, customer relationships and strategic business performance Managing Director - Benefits: - Competitive salary and performance-related bonus linked to business growth and strategic objectives - Ongoing personal and professional development, including executive coaching, leadership development and exposure to board-level strategic decision making - Long term incentive opportunity aligned with value creation, business performance and the successful delivery of growth objectives To submit your CV for this exciting Managing Director opportunity, please click 'Apply' now!

Our client is looking for a Group CFO to join the team! Group CFO - £150M Construction & Engineering Group Location: Manchester (hybrid) Salary: £200,000 package Job Type: Full Time, Permanent About Our Client: A leading £150M turnover construction and engineering group headquartered in Manchester is seeking an exceptional Group Chief Financial Officer to join the executive leadership team and help steer the business through its next phase of growth and transformation. This is a pivotal role within a well-established, multi-disciplinary organisation with a strong order book, a diverse client base and ambitious plans for expansion. The Group CFO will play a central part in shaping strategy, strengthening financial performance and ensuring the business is equipped to scale. Group CFO - The Role: As Group CFO, you will act as a strategic partner to the CEO and Board, providing financial leadership, commercial challenge and robust governance across the group. You will lead the finance function, modernise systems and processes, and ensure the organisation maintains strong financial discipline as it grows. Group CFO - Key Responsibilities: - Leading financial strategy, planning, budgeting and forecasting across the group - Providing commercial insight and challenge to support strategic decision-making - Overseeing group reporting, cashflow, risk management, audit and compliance - Strengthening financial controls and improving systems across multiple business units - Supporting M&A activity, investment decisions and long-term growth planning - Leading, developing and mentoring a high-performing finance team - Acting as a key contributor at Board level, influencing group-wide strategy Group CFO - About You: We are seeking a fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with a strong track record operating at CFO or Finance Director level within the construction, engineering, infrastructure or wider built-environment sector. Group CFO - You Will Bring: - Proven experience leading finance in a sizeable, complex, project-driven organisation - Strong commercial acumen and the ability to influence at Board level - Deep understanding of cashflow, risk and financial governance in construction - Experience modernising systems, improving controls and driving operational efficiency - A collaborative leadership style with the confidence to challenge constructively - A strategic mindset paired with a hands-on, pragmatic approach Why Join? - Opportunity to shape the financial future of a major UK group - A seat at the top table with genuine influence over strategy and direction - A stable, well-invested business with ambitious growth plans - Competitive £200k package with bonus and long-term incentives - Manchester-based leadership role with national impact To submit your CV for this Group CFO opportunity click 'Apply' now!

Our client has an exciting opportunity for an Employee Relations Partner to join the team. Salary: £52,150 - £59,687 (Grade 5) Job Type/Hours: 2 Year FTC, Full Time, 35 hours per week Location: Edinburgh - Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office Employee Relations Partner - About Our Client: Our client is a nationally recognised organisation with responsibility for protecting and promoting a rich and diverse historic environment. They care for an extensive portfolio of over 300 culturally significant properties and sites, preserving them for future generations while ensuring they remain accessible and engaging to the public. Alongside conservation, the organisation plays a key role in research, education, and community engagement, helping people connect with history and heritage in meaningful ways. With a strong commitment to sustainability, inclusion, and innovation, they are continuously evolving how they manage and protect these important assets. Employee Relations Partner - The Role: Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive Employee Relations Partner to play a key role in delivering a high-quality HR service across the organisation. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will lead on employee relations and policy development, ensuring best practice, compliance, and a people-focused approach. This is a strategic and hands-on role where you will drive improvements in employee engagement, support organisational culture, and provide expert guidance on complex ER matters. You will also lead and upskill a team of 3, ensuring consistent and effective delivery of HR services. Employee Relations Partner - Key Responsibilities: - Lead on employee relations case management, ensuring matters are handled effectively, fairly, and in line with policy and legislation - Develop, review, and implement people policies, working closely with key stakeholders and trade union representatives - Provide expert advice and coaching to managers on employment law, policy, and best practice - Build strong relationships across the organisation, supporting a collaborative and proactive HR approach - Analyse people data and trends to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement initiatives - Lead on equality, inclusion, and employee engagement initiatives, ensuring an inclusive and supportive workplace - Contribute to the delivery of wider people strategies, including wellbeing, leadership development, and organisational culture - Manage, coach, and develop a team to deliver a high-quality HR service Employee Relations Partner - You: - Proven experience in a senior employee relations or HR role within a complex or regulated environment - Strong knowledge of employment law and experience handling complex ER casework - Demonstrated experience in policy development and working in partnership with trade unions - Excellent leadership skills, with experience managing and developing teams - Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels - Analytical mindset, with experience using data to drive insights and improvements - A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities - Experience within the public sector or similarly complex organisations (desirable) Employee Relations Partner - Benefits: - Civil service pension scheme - 28% employer contribution - 25 days annual leave + bank holidays - Flexible working hours (where appropriate) - Professional development and training opportunities - Supportive and inclusive working environment To submit your CV for this exciting Employee Relations Partner opportunity, please click 'Apply' now!

Our client has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Headteacher to join the team. Location: London Salary: £60k to £70k Job Type: Permanent, Full-time About The Company: Our client is a forward-thinking education trust overseeing a family of successful schools. With a clear vision centred on pupil wellbeing and academic excellence, the trust creates nurturing, ambitious environments where both children and staff are supported to reach their full potential. As part of its continued growth, the trust is seeking to appoint an Assistant Headteacher who will play a pivotal leadership role within its largest primary school, contributing to strategic development and sustained improvement Assistant Headteacher - The Role: This is a senior leadership opportunity to influence both the strategic direction and daily success of a large primary school. You will provide strong phase leadership, ensuring consistent approaches to teaching, learning and assessment, while embedding whole-school policies and expectations. A key part of the role is supporting staff to deliver a high-quality curriculum that drives positive outcomes for all pupils, including those with additional needs. Alongside raising academic standards you will lead aspects of pastoral care, behaviour and safeguarding to promote a positive and inclusive school culture. You will work closely with SEN staff and external agencies to ensure pupils with special educational needs are well supported. As part of the senior leadership team, you will contribute to school improvement planning, lead change effectively and support the development of colleagues Assistant Headteacher - Key Responsibilities: -Work closely with the Head of School and Deputy Headteacher to support the delivery of a rich and balanced curriculum -Evaluate the quality of teaching, learning and curriculum implementation using assessment information to challenge and support best practice -Contribute to school improvement planning & lead the implementation of strategic initiatives -Inspire, guide and support staff to deliver high-quality learning experiences that meet the needs of all pupils, maintaining high expectations for behaviour, engagement and achievement Assistant Headteacher - You: -Substantial experience within a primary school, with a strong grasp of effective pedagogy and classroom practice -Demonstrable leadership experience at middle or senior level -Experience working within a multi-academy trust or similar collaborative environment -Proven experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs & promoting inclusive practice -Excellent communication skills with the ability to build positive, professional relationships Assistant Headteacher - Benefits: -Access to high-quality leadership development and professional learning opportunities -Competitive salary aligned with the Leadership Pay Scale -A strong wellbeing package including Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing initiatives -Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing and supportive trust To submit your CV for this exciting Assistant Headteacher opportunity, please click 'Apply' now!

Our client is looking for a Group Financial Director to join the team. Location: Birmingham Salary: £150K Sector: Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Package: Executive Board-Level + Comprehensive Benefits About Our Client: We are partnering with a well-established, privately owned engineering group to appoint a Group Financial Director. This confidential search is aimed at identifying an influential finance leader who can operate confidently at board level, bringing both strategic insight and operational rigour to a complex, growing organisation. With a long history of successful delivery across major national infrastructure programmes, the business has earned a reputation for technical excellence, trusted client relationships and a strong, people-first culture. Continued expansion, investment and diversification mean the group is now seeking a senior financial leader to help steer its next phase of development. Group Financial Director - The Opportunity: This role carries full responsibility for the financial stewardship of the group. You will shape the financial agenda, strengthen governance, oversee risk, guide tax and treasury strategy, and ensure the organisation is equipped with robust systems and forward-looking financial insight. Working closely with the CEO, Chairman, shareholders and senior leadership team, you will play a central role in long-term planning, commercial decision-making and organisational performance. The position offers the chance to influence at the highest level within a values-driven business that encourages challenge, innovation and continuous improvement. It is an opportunity to modernise processes, enhance financial capability and contribute meaningfully to the group's strategic direction. Group Financial Director - Key Areas of Focus: - Leading and developing a multi-disciplinary finance team across several business units - Strengthening financial governance, reporting accuracy and internal controls - Setting and overseeing tax strategy, including responsibilities as Senior Accounting Officer - Driving the budgeting, forecasting and cash management agenda - Assessing investment proposals and ensuring disciplined capital allocation - Taking ownership of acquisition activity, from evaluation through to integration - Enhancing financial systems and leading improvements to core platforms, including ERP - Building trusted relationships with banks, auditors, insurers and external advisors - Contributing to broader business strategy and operational performance - Acting as a visible ambassador for the organisation's culture and values Group Financial Director - About You: We are looking for a dynamic and engaging finance leader who is comfortable operating in a fast-moving, hands-on environment. You will bring: - A recognised professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) - Experience within construction, engineering or related project-based sectors - A background in privately owned or family-run businesses - Strong commercial judgement and the ability to anticipate both opportunity and risk - Experience supporting organisational growth, change and systems transformation - Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence at senior levels - A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the confidence to challenge constructively Group Financial Director - Why This Role Stands Out: - A pivotal board-level position within a respected UK engineering group - Long-term stability backed by strong financial performance - A culture that genuinely values its people and invests in their development - Real scope to shape the financial future of a growing organisation - A highly competitive executive package, including profit share, private medical cover, pension, life assurance and flexible benefits To submit your CV for this Group Financial Director opportunity click 'Apply' now!