? Shape the Future of Complex Injury Law at Keoghs We're looking for an ambitious and inspiring Lead Lawyer to join our Complex Injury team in Birmingham . This is a standout opportunity to step into a leadership role where you will lead, develop and grow a high-performing team , while handling a stimulating caseload of high-value claims. At Keoghs, you'll be empowered to build your reputation , strengthen client relationships, and play a key role in developing both the team and our wider business. What You'll Be Doing As Lead Lawyer, you'll combine technical excellence with people leadership and client development , making a real impact across the firm. Your key responsibilities will include: Leading, motivating and developing a team of complex injury lawyers (2 direct reports initially, with scope to grow) Managing a caseload of complex injury claims, primarily RTA with some EL/PL exposure Handling large loss cases (250thousand - 1M+), supported by a Technical Director Advising clients on indemnity, liability, quantum and claims strategy Building and strengthening relationships with key insurance clients and senior claims handlers Developing your profile and supporting business development and client growth Delivering training internally and to clients Attending court hearings, trials and settlement conferences Driving team performance through objective setting, regular reviews, and development plans Supporting recruitment and team expansion as the function grows Ensuring compliance with SRA regulations and firm processes What we're looking for Technical Expertise: Qualified Solicitor with strong Defendant RTA experience Proven track record handling high-value complex injury claims Experience managing cases 250thousand - 1M+ Confident in advocacy Leadership Capability: Proven ability to lead, inspire and develop a team Strong communicator, able to deliver feedback and support performance effectively Passionate about people development, wellbeing and engagement Skilled at delegation and workload management Core Skills: Confident, proactive and driven Excellent communication and client relationship skills Strong analytical and decision-making abilities Commercially aware with business development acumen Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines Why Join Keoghs? This is more than just a legal role - it's a chance to shape a team, build client relationships and develop your leadership career in a firm that values innovation and collaboration. You'll be joining a business that is committed to your growth, success and long-term career development . ? Ready to Lead? If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact in a high-performing, forward-thinking team, we'd love to hear from you. Job Benefits Davies Incentive Plan 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) Private Medical Insurance ( Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining. Simply Health Care Cash Plan WeCare - 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing Death in Service Critical Illness Cover PHI/Income Protection ( Private health insurance) Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer Cycle to Work Scheme Tech Scheme Season Ticket Loan Gym Flex Access to Online Discount Sites Discounted Gourmet Society Membership Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide Discounts at local retail outlets after successfully completing probation
May 12, 2026
Full time
? Shape the Future of Complex Injury Law at Keoghs We're looking for an ambitious and inspiring Lead Lawyer to join our Complex Injury team in Birmingham . This is a standout opportunity to step into a leadership role where you will lead, develop and grow a high-performing team , while handling a stimulating caseload of high-value claims. At Keoghs, you'll be empowered to build your reputation , strengthen client relationships, and play a key role in developing both the team and our wider business. What You'll Be Doing As Lead Lawyer, you'll combine technical excellence with people leadership and client development , making a real impact across the firm. Your key responsibilities will include: Leading, motivating and developing a team of complex injury lawyers (2 direct reports initially, with scope to grow) Managing a caseload of complex injury claims, primarily RTA with some EL/PL exposure Handling large loss cases (250thousand - 1M+), supported by a Technical Director Advising clients on indemnity, liability, quantum and claims strategy Building and strengthening relationships with key insurance clients and senior claims handlers Developing your profile and supporting business development and client growth Delivering training internally and to clients Attending court hearings, trials and settlement conferences Driving team performance through objective setting, regular reviews, and development plans Supporting recruitment and team expansion as the function grows Ensuring compliance with SRA regulations and firm processes What we're looking for Technical Expertise: Qualified Solicitor with strong Defendant RTA experience Proven track record handling high-value complex injury claims Experience managing cases 250thousand - 1M+ Confident in advocacy Leadership Capability: Proven ability to lead, inspire and develop a team Strong communicator, able to deliver feedback and support performance effectively Passionate about people development, wellbeing and engagement Skilled at delegation and workload management Core Skills: Confident, proactive and driven Excellent communication and client relationship skills Strong analytical and decision-making abilities Commercially aware with business development acumen Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines Why Join Keoghs? This is more than just a legal role - it's a chance to shape a team, build client relationships and develop your leadership career in a firm that values innovation and collaboration. You'll be joining a business that is committed to your growth, success and long-term career development . ? Ready to Lead? If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact in a high-performing, forward-thinking team, we'd love to hear from you. Job Benefits Davies Incentive Plan 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) Private Medical Insurance ( Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining. Simply Health Care Cash Plan WeCare - 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing Death in Service Critical Illness Cover PHI/Income Protection ( Private health insurance) Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer Cycle to Work Scheme Tech Scheme Season Ticket Loan Gym Flex Access to Online Discount Sites Discounted Gourmet Society Membership Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide Discounts at local retail outlets after successfully completing probation
Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Bristol, Somerset
Trainee Recruitment Consultant full training and progression opportunities Bristol City Centre £28,000 basic salary as a trainee rising to £32,000 as a consultant ( £100k + from year 2 onwards) + 25 Days Holiday + Rapid Progression + Personal Development + More Are you looking for a lucrative career in the world of recruitment? Do you want to be a part of a highly ambitious business and join one of its top teams where you will be given one-to-one training by one of the businesses top achievers, catapulting your recruitment career and giving you the platform to become one of the best in the industry. On offer is the unique opportunity for an aspiring Recruitment Consultant to join a young and vibrant, fast-paced and growing recruitment company in the heart of Bristol. Offering full one to one training and development all the way into management and beyond, with the opportunity to become one of the future leaders of the business with the ultimate goal of opening up offices throughout the UK, Europe and the world. In this role, we will teach you how to manage your own recruitment business from scratch and take full control over the lead generation, candidate selection and recruitment project life cycle. Working closely with the directors and senior management of the business, you get the guidance and opportunity first hand to springboard your learning and development both professionally and personally while progressing in your career and ultimately becoming the next generation of leaders in the business. This role would suit a Graduate or Trainee who feels they deserve more and are prepared to work for it. Someone who has demonstrated hard work and resilience and who wants a career that can ultimately change your life WHAT WE OFFER: Personal development, training and leadership training Unrivalled progression A place to be daring, a place to be ambitious and a place to become the best version of yourself Up to 40% uncapped commission Unlimited holiday once in management + health, gym and other benefits WHY WE ARE DIFFERENT: Employees come first - to build a business we need great people Pay great commission 40% uncapped we want our employees to benefit and change your life No restrictions on where to do business - complete autonomy and flexibility to work the roles you want, where you want WHO WE WANT: Motivated, driven with big aspirations Likes to have a laugh along the way Recruitment, Consultant, Technical, Engineering, Manager, Principal, Senior, Sales, Account, Bristol, Somerset, South West, Trainee, Graduate, Junior, Progression, training, Tech If you are interested or would like to find out more click 'apply' or get in touch with Ashleigh directly on . Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Trainee Recruitment Consultant full training and progression opportunities Bristol City Centre £28,000 basic salary as a trainee rising to £32,000 as a consultant ( £100k + from year 2 onwards) + 25 Days Holiday + Rapid Progression + Personal Development + More Are you looking for a lucrative career in the world of recruitment? Do you want to be a part of a highly ambitious business and join one of its top teams where you will be given one-to-one training by one of the businesses top achievers, catapulting your recruitment career and giving you the platform to become one of the best in the industry. On offer is the unique opportunity for an aspiring Recruitment Consultant to join a young and vibrant, fast-paced and growing recruitment company in the heart of Bristol. Offering full one to one training and development all the way into management and beyond, with the opportunity to become one of the future leaders of the business with the ultimate goal of opening up offices throughout the UK, Europe and the world. In this role, we will teach you how to manage your own recruitment business from scratch and take full control over the lead generation, candidate selection and recruitment project life cycle. Working closely with the directors and senior management of the business, you get the guidance and opportunity first hand to springboard your learning and development both professionally and personally while progressing in your career and ultimately becoming the next generation of leaders in the business. This role would suit a Graduate or Trainee who feels they deserve more and are prepared to work for it. Someone who has demonstrated hard work and resilience and who wants a career that can ultimately change your life WHAT WE OFFER: Personal development, training and leadership training Unrivalled progression A place to be daring, a place to be ambitious and a place to become the best version of yourself Up to 40% uncapped commission Unlimited holiday once in management + health, gym and other benefits WHY WE ARE DIFFERENT: Employees come first - to build a business we need great people Pay great commission 40% uncapped we want our employees to benefit and change your life No restrictions on where to do business - complete autonomy and flexibility to work the roles you want, where you want WHO WE WANT: Motivated, driven with big aspirations Likes to have a laugh along the way Recruitment, Consultant, Technical, Engineering, Manager, Principal, Senior, Sales, Account, Bristol, Somerset, South West, Trainee, Graduate, Junior, Progression, training, Tech If you are interested or would like to find out more click 'apply' or get in touch with Ashleigh directly on . Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
Assistant Director of Legal Services & Monitoring Officer Permanent Full-Time (36 hours per week) Grade G14: £105,126 - £114,822 per annum Romford Town Hall / Hybrid Working Lead Governance. Shape Democracy. Make a Borough-Wide Impact. The London Borough of Havering is seeking an exceptional senior legal professional to step into one of its most influential roles - Assistant Director of Legal Services & Monitoring Officer . This is a rare opportunity to operate at the heart of the organisation, combining statutory authority with strategic leadership , shaping how the Council makes decisions, governs itself and serves its communities. Reporting to the Strategic Director of Resources , and directly to the Chief Executive in your capacity as Monitoring Officer , you will be a trusted adviser to elected Members and senior leaders, guiding the Council through complex legal, governance and democratic matters at a time of significant change. The Role As Assistant Director of Legal Services & Monitoring Officer, you will: Act as the Council's statutory Monitoring Officer , championing lawful, ethical and transparent decision-making Serve as the Council's principal legal adviser , providing clear, authoritative guidance to Members, Cabinet and senior officers Set the strategic direction for Legal Services, Committee Services and Elections , ensuring resilient, high-performing teams Safeguard and evolve the Council's Constitution and governance framework , keeping pace with legislative and best-practice developments Oversee the delivery of elections, referenda and electoral registration, protecting democratic integrity Operate confidently in a political environment, building credibility and trust at the highest levels This is a leadership role that blends professional expertise with influence, judgement and values-driven decision-making. Who We're Looking For You will be a respected and credible senior lawyer with: Significant experience providing strategic legal leadership within local government or a similarly complex public sector environment Deep expertise in local government law, governance and electoral legislation A proven track record of advising elected Members and senior leaders with confidence and clarity The personal authority, resilience and emotional intelligence to lead in a political setting Strong people leadership skills and a collaborative, inclusive approach Above all, you will bring sound judgement, integrity and a commitment to public service. Why Join Havering? Havering is ambitious, open and values-led. We are proud of our ICARE values and committed to modernising how we work while maintaining strong governance at our core. In return, we offer: A competitive senior salary - £105,126 to £114,822 per annum Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme Hybrid and flexible working arrangements 26 days annual leave rising to 29 days after five years (plus bank holidays) A wide range of health, wellbeing and employee support benefits The opportunity to make a visible, lasting impact on a London borough and its communities Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser
May 12, 2026
Full time
Assistant Director of Legal Services & Monitoring Officer Permanent Full-Time (36 hours per week) Grade G14: £105,126 - £114,822 per annum Romford Town Hall / Hybrid Working Lead Governance. Shape Democracy. Make a Borough-Wide Impact. The London Borough of Havering is seeking an exceptional senior legal professional to step into one of its most influential roles - Assistant Director of Legal Services & Monitoring Officer . This is a rare opportunity to operate at the heart of the organisation, combining statutory authority with strategic leadership , shaping how the Council makes decisions, governs itself and serves its communities. Reporting to the Strategic Director of Resources , and directly to the Chief Executive in your capacity as Monitoring Officer , you will be a trusted adviser to elected Members and senior leaders, guiding the Council through complex legal, governance and democratic matters at a time of significant change. The Role As Assistant Director of Legal Services & Monitoring Officer, you will: Act as the Council's statutory Monitoring Officer , championing lawful, ethical and transparent decision-making Serve as the Council's principal legal adviser , providing clear, authoritative guidance to Members, Cabinet and senior officers Set the strategic direction for Legal Services, Committee Services and Elections , ensuring resilient, high-performing teams Safeguard and evolve the Council's Constitution and governance framework , keeping pace with legislative and best-practice developments Oversee the delivery of elections, referenda and electoral registration, protecting democratic integrity Operate confidently in a political environment, building credibility and trust at the highest levels This is a leadership role that blends professional expertise with influence, judgement and values-driven decision-making. Who We're Looking For You will be a respected and credible senior lawyer with: Significant experience providing strategic legal leadership within local government or a similarly complex public sector environment Deep expertise in local government law, governance and electoral legislation A proven track record of advising elected Members and senior leaders with confidence and clarity The personal authority, resilience and emotional intelligence to lead in a political setting Strong people leadership skills and a collaborative, inclusive approach Above all, you will bring sound judgement, integrity and a commitment to public service. Why Join Havering? Havering is ambitious, open and values-led. We are proud of our ICARE values and committed to modernising how we work while maintaining strong governance at our core. In return, we offer: A competitive senior salary - £105,126 to £114,822 per annum Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme Hybrid and flexible working arrangements 26 days annual leave rising to 29 days after five years (plus bank holidays) A wide range of health, wellbeing and employee support benefits The opportunity to make a visible, lasting impact on a London borough and its communities Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser
Role Title: New Business & Growth Manager Location: Hybrid (Remote with 2-3 days in-office/client meetings) Employment Type: Part-time (25-30 hours/week, 9-12 month maternity cover) Overview: As a commercially-minded and proactive New Business & Growth Manager, you will own the inbound new business process and support the agency's growth while one of the co-founders is on maternity leave. This hybrid role blends sales, account management, and proposal development, ensuring high-quality lead handling, discovery, and onboarding processes. You will act as a primary point of contact for prospective clients, collaborating closely with internal teams and co-founders to secure new business and ensure smooth handovers into client success. Main Duties: Lead Management & Discovery Respond to all inbound business enquiries in a timely and professional manner. Work with internal team members to ensure effective lead generation campaigns are running to drive relevant leads against the agency's ideal client profile. Qualify leads against the agency's ideal client profile and identify opportunities for growth. Conduct structured discovery sessions with prospective clients, understanding their business goals, challenges, and KPIs. Document discovery findings and create clear next steps for proposals and follow-ups. Proposal & Pitch Development Create compelling pitch decks and commercial proposals tailored to client needs. Work collaboratively with co-owners and Client Success Director to shape strategy and ensure proposals are commercially sound. Support pitch presentations, confidently presenting solutions alongside leadership as required. Manage timely follow-ups and negotiation, ensuring leads progress efficiently through the sales pipeline. Onboarding & Contract Management Draft contracts and client agreements, ensuring all legal and commercial terms are accurate. Oversee smooth handovers of signed clients to the Client Success Director, including briefings and documentation of key insights. Ensure client expectations are clear and aligned with service delivery. Internal Collaboration & Leadership Collaborate closely with co-founders, client success, and delivery teams to ensure proposals and pitches are accurate, feasible, and compelling. Escalate risks or blockers early and act as a proactive problem solver within the agency. Maintain and improve internal workflows, templates, and processes related to new business management. Contribute to the refinement of agency sales strategy and lead generation approaches. Qualifications and Experience Required: Proven experience (3 - 6+ years) in a client-facing or business development role, ideally within a digital marketing or B2B services environment. Strong experience conducting discovery sessions and qualifying new business leads. Strong understanding of core digital marketing channels (SEO, PPC, Social, Web Development & Branding) Skilled in creating commercial proposals, pitch decks, and presentations. Confident presenting to senior stakeholders and managing negotiations. Highly organised, with excellent time management and attention to detail. Comfortable working in a hybrid environment and adaptable to client and agency needs. Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to spot opportunities and drive them to completion. Self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven, with a professional and client-focused demeanor. This role profile is not exhaustive; it will be subject to periodic review and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business. The post holder will be expected to participate in this process and work with leadership to ensure alignment on responsibilities and priorities.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Role Title: New Business & Growth Manager Location: Hybrid (Remote with 2-3 days in-office/client meetings) Employment Type: Part-time (25-30 hours/week, 9-12 month maternity cover) Overview: As a commercially-minded and proactive New Business & Growth Manager, you will own the inbound new business process and support the agency's growth while one of the co-founders is on maternity leave. This hybrid role blends sales, account management, and proposal development, ensuring high-quality lead handling, discovery, and onboarding processes. You will act as a primary point of contact for prospective clients, collaborating closely with internal teams and co-founders to secure new business and ensure smooth handovers into client success. Main Duties: Lead Management & Discovery Respond to all inbound business enquiries in a timely and professional manner. Work with internal team members to ensure effective lead generation campaigns are running to drive relevant leads against the agency's ideal client profile. Qualify leads against the agency's ideal client profile and identify opportunities for growth. Conduct structured discovery sessions with prospective clients, understanding their business goals, challenges, and KPIs. Document discovery findings and create clear next steps for proposals and follow-ups. Proposal & Pitch Development Create compelling pitch decks and commercial proposals tailored to client needs. Work collaboratively with co-owners and Client Success Director to shape strategy and ensure proposals are commercially sound. Support pitch presentations, confidently presenting solutions alongside leadership as required. Manage timely follow-ups and negotiation, ensuring leads progress efficiently through the sales pipeline. Onboarding & Contract Management Draft contracts and client agreements, ensuring all legal and commercial terms are accurate. Oversee smooth handovers of signed clients to the Client Success Director, including briefings and documentation of key insights. Ensure client expectations are clear and aligned with service delivery. Internal Collaboration & Leadership Collaborate closely with co-founders, client success, and delivery teams to ensure proposals and pitches are accurate, feasible, and compelling. Escalate risks or blockers early and act as a proactive problem solver within the agency. Maintain and improve internal workflows, templates, and processes related to new business management. Contribute to the refinement of agency sales strategy and lead generation approaches. Qualifications and Experience Required: Proven experience (3 - 6+ years) in a client-facing or business development role, ideally within a digital marketing or B2B services environment. Strong experience conducting discovery sessions and qualifying new business leads. Strong understanding of core digital marketing channels (SEO, PPC, Social, Web Development & Branding) Skilled in creating commercial proposals, pitch decks, and presentations. Confident presenting to senior stakeholders and managing negotiations. Highly organised, with excellent time management and attention to detail. Comfortable working in a hybrid environment and adaptable to client and agency needs. Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to spot opportunities and drive them to completion. Self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven, with a professional and client-focused demeanor. This role profile is not exhaustive; it will be subject to periodic review and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business. The post holder will be expected to participate in this process and work with leadership to ensure alignment on responsibilities and priorities.
Business Development Director (New logo) - Data & AI Consulting London - 4 days onsite£100,000 - £120,000 base + strong OTE Pure hunter role.No account management.No legacy accounts. We're looking for a senior new business leader who thrives on opening doors, winning enterprise clients and building strategic relationships from scratch. This is a high-impact individual contributor role within a scaling technology services consultancy operating across Data, AI and digital capability solutions. You'll own the full sales cycle from market mapping and outreach through to negotiation & commercial close The environment is fast, commercial and highly ambitious. The expectation is simple: win new logos.Experience in complex, multi-stakeholder, deals is essential.Experience selling to a Technology community (C-Level & C minus 2) is essential. What You'll Be Doing • Winning new enterprise clients across Data, AI and technology services• Building pipeline through strategic outbound activity and networking• Leading complex enterprise sales cycles end-to-end• Developing relationships with senior technology and transformation buyers• Creating and converting opportunities into long-term strategic accounts• Working closely with leadership to shape GTM strategy and target markets What We're Looking For • Proven success in enterprise new logo acquisitionBackground within:• IT Consulting• Data & AI Services• Technology Services• OR adjacent markets such as staffing, learning or human capital where you've sold into technology buyers• Strong experience landing enterprise deals• Commercially aggressive, resilient and highly self-motivated• Someone who genuinely enjoys the chase and thrives in high-performance environments• Strong executive presence with C-level stakeholders This role will suit someone who gets energy from building, hunting and winning - not managing inherited relationships.There is ambition to build an inside sales team - so you will have the opportunity to build a team eventually.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Business Development Director (New logo) - Data & AI Consulting London - 4 days onsite£100,000 - £120,000 base + strong OTE Pure hunter role.No account management.No legacy accounts. We're looking for a senior new business leader who thrives on opening doors, winning enterprise clients and building strategic relationships from scratch. This is a high-impact individual contributor role within a scaling technology services consultancy operating across Data, AI and digital capability solutions. You'll own the full sales cycle from market mapping and outreach through to negotiation & commercial close The environment is fast, commercial and highly ambitious. The expectation is simple: win new logos.Experience in complex, multi-stakeholder, deals is essential.Experience selling to a Technology community (C-Level & C minus 2) is essential. What You'll Be Doing • Winning new enterprise clients across Data, AI and technology services• Building pipeline through strategic outbound activity and networking• Leading complex enterprise sales cycles end-to-end• Developing relationships with senior technology and transformation buyers• Creating and converting opportunities into long-term strategic accounts• Working closely with leadership to shape GTM strategy and target markets What We're Looking For • Proven success in enterprise new logo acquisitionBackground within:• IT Consulting• Data & AI Services• Technology Services• OR adjacent markets such as staffing, learning or human capital where you've sold into technology buyers• Strong experience landing enterprise deals• Commercially aggressive, resilient and highly self-motivated• Someone who genuinely enjoys the chase and thrives in high-performance environments• Strong executive presence with C-level stakeholders This role will suit someone who gets energy from building, hunting and winning - not managing inherited relationships.There is ambition to build an inside sales team - so you will have the opportunity to build a team eventually.
We are seeking an experienced Legal Director to take on a business-critical role, supporting the delivery of our Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) and Build to Rent (BTR) developments. This role offers a fixed term contract of 18 months based from our Chester office (minimum of 2 days per week) with the flexibility to work from home too. The role: You will be accountable for the preparation, negotiation, and management of construction documentation across the full lifecycle of projects, working closely with internal commercial, technical, and operational teams, as well as external lawyers, investors, purchasers, and funders. The role requires a strong construction law background and the ability to provide pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice on complex development and funding arrangements. You will lead negotiations with contractors and funders, draft and agree building contracts, professional appointments, collateral warranties, and third-party rights, and ensure all documentation aligns with development and funding agreements. Acting as a trusted advisor across the business, you will also monitor legal and regulatory changes and work closely with the General Counsel to ensure schemes are appropriately managed and resourced. About you: The successful candidate will be a qualified solicitor with at least 6 years' post-qualification experience, strong construction and development expertise, and the confidence to operate at senior stakeholder level. This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-profile developments within a growing and ambitious organisation. Why Choose Watkin Jones Group? Watkin Jones Group is the UK's leading developer, builder, and manager of residential-for-rent homes, with a rich history dating back to 1791. With 54,000+ homes developed and in-build across over 254 schemes, we have a proven track record of success. Our operating arm, Fresh, manages over 18,500 units across 58 schemes, representing approximately £1.7bn of assets under management. Joining us means becoming part of a company that's not only deeply rooted in history but also firmly focused on the future. We're committed to creating high-quality rental homes, fostering vibrant communities, and driving sustainable development. At Watkin Jones, we believe in investing in our people. Here's what we can offer you: Work-Life Balance: 25 days of annual leave (increasing with tenure), hybrid working arrangements, and discounted gym memberships. Wellbeing: Access to 'Your Wellbeing' programme & OpenUp - a confidential wellbeing platform. Rewards: Discretionary annual bonus, health cash plan, life insurance, and more. Benefits: Exclusive shopping discounts, and a contributory pension scheme. This is an opportunity to take on a high-impact role within a forward-thinking company. In return, we offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the chance to work on major projects that shape the built environment.
May 12, 2026
Contractor
We are seeking an experienced Legal Director to take on a business-critical role, supporting the delivery of our Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) and Build to Rent (BTR) developments. This role offers a fixed term contract of 18 months based from our Chester office (minimum of 2 days per week) with the flexibility to work from home too. The role: You will be accountable for the preparation, negotiation, and management of construction documentation across the full lifecycle of projects, working closely with internal commercial, technical, and operational teams, as well as external lawyers, investors, purchasers, and funders. The role requires a strong construction law background and the ability to provide pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice on complex development and funding arrangements. You will lead negotiations with contractors and funders, draft and agree building contracts, professional appointments, collateral warranties, and third-party rights, and ensure all documentation aligns with development and funding agreements. Acting as a trusted advisor across the business, you will also monitor legal and regulatory changes and work closely with the General Counsel to ensure schemes are appropriately managed and resourced. About you: The successful candidate will be a qualified solicitor with at least 6 years' post-qualification experience, strong construction and development expertise, and the confidence to operate at senior stakeholder level. This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-profile developments within a growing and ambitious organisation. Why Choose Watkin Jones Group? Watkin Jones Group is the UK's leading developer, builder, and manager of residential-for-rent homes, with a rich history dating back to 1791. With 54,000+ homes developed and in-build across over 254 schemes, we have a proven track record of success. Our operating arm, Fresh, manages over 18,500 units across 58 schemes, representing approximately £1.7bn of assets under management. Joining us means becoming part of a company that's not only deeply rooted in history but also firmly focused on the future. We're committed to creating high-quality rental homes, fostering vibrant communities, and driving sustainable development. At Watkin Jones, we believe in investing in our people. Here's what we can offer you: Work-Life Balance: 25 days of annual leave (increasing with tenure), hybrid working arrangements, and discounted gym memberships. Wellbeing: Access to 'Your Wellbeing' programme & OpenUp - a confidential wellbeing platform. Rewards: Discretionary annual bonus, health cash plan, life insurance, and more. Benefits: Exclusive shopping discounts, and a contributory pension scheme. This is an opportunity to take on a high-impact role within a forward-thinking company. In return, we offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the chance to work on major projects that shape the built environment.
Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Bristol, Somerset
Trainee Recruitment Consultant (Best In Class Training Suite) Bristol £28,000 + Uncapped Commission (50K+ Year 1) + 33 Days Holiday + Rapid Progression + Incentives + Personal Development + Paid International Travel Are you interested in starting a career in recruitment? Do you want 1 on 1 training from top performers and have access to a best in class training suite to help springboard your career? Do you want to join a business that has gone from strength to strength in the last 5 years and is now one of Bristol's leading agencies and are now working with some of the most recognisable names in tech and engineering? Ernest Gordon is a hub of excellence and high performance, what this means is you will be surrounded by elite performing consultants, have access to internal and external training resources whilst having the reassurance that your career is in safe hands. As a company our aim is to provide the best training to support our staffs development and help breed the next generation of leaders and managers within our teams here in Bristol, Exter and our newly established London and American teams. We have plans to open more offices across the UK and abroad in 2026 so this is a great time to join us, play your part and grow with us. WHAT WE OFFER: Personal development, training and leadership training Unrivalled progression to Director level A place to be daring, a place to be ambitious and a place to become the best version of yourself Best in industry commission structure What you need to succeed at Ernest Gordon: Willingness to learn and be trained I good work ethic Commutable distance to Bristol REFERENCE: 20105AO Recruitment, Consultant, Technical, Engineering, Manager, Principal, Senior, Sales, Account, Bristol, Somerset, Southwest, Trainee, Graduate, Junior, Progression, training. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Trainee Recruitment Consultant (Best In Class Training Suite) Bristol £28,000 + Uncapped Commission (50K+ Year 1) + 33 Days Holiday + Rapid Progression + Incentives + Personal Development + Paid International Travel Are you interested in starting a career in recruitment? Do you want 1 on 1 training from top performers and have access to a best in class training suite to help springboard your career? Do you want to join a business that has gone from strength to strength in the last 5 years and is now one of Bristol's leading agencies and are now working with some of the most recognisable names in tech and engineering? Ernest Gordon is a hub of excellence and high performance, what this means is you will be surrounded by elite performing consultants, have access to internal and external training resources whilst having the reassurance that your career is in safe hands. As a company our aim is to provide the best training to support our staffs development and help breed the next generation of leaders and managers within our teams here in Bristol, Exter and our newly established London and American teams. We have plans to open more offices across the UK and abroad in 2026 so this is a great time to join us, play your part and grow with us. WHAT WE OFFER: Personal development, training and leadership training Unrivalled progression to Director level A place to be daring, a place to be ambitious and a place to become the best version of yourself Best in industry commission structure What you need to succeed at Ernest Gordon: Willingness to learn and be trained I good work ethic Commutable distance to Bristol REFERENCE: 20105AO Recruitment, Consultant, Technical, Engineering, Manager, Principal, Senior, Sales, Account, Bristol, Somerset, Southwest, Trainee, Graduate, Junior, Progression, training. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
Director of Business Development - Financial ServicesLocation:-London, UKFull-time Senior RoleTop 10 Rapidly Growing Accountancy FirmAre you a strategic leader with a passion for Financial Services and a proventrack record in business development? My client is looking for a dynamic Director of Business Development to drivegrowth, build strategic partnerships, and shape the future of their FinancialServices offering.What They are Looking For- They are seeking a commercially astute, client-focused professional who can: Originate and convert new business opportunities in the Financial Services sector Build and nurture high-value relationships with clients and partners Lead sales strategy, manage pipelines, and deliver compelling proposals Collaborate across service lines to drive sector-wide growth Influence and execute on sector strategy with measurable impact You will bring- 10+ years of experience in business development or a related field A strong network and deep understanding of the Financial Services market Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills A proactive, self-starting mindset with a focus on resultsWhy Join Them? Be part of one of the UK's top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms Join a firm that values innovation, collaboration, and commercial impact Work in a high-growth sector with the autonomy to shape strategy Access a broad range of services and expertise to support your success Thrive in a culture that champions development, diversity, and doing things differently. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Director of Business Development - Financial ServicesLocation:-London, UKFull-time Senior RoleTop 10 Rapidly Growing Accountancy FirmAre you a strategic leader with a passion for Financial Services and a proventrack record in business development? My client is looking for a dynamic Director of Business Development to drivegrowth, build strategic partnerships, and shape the future of their FinancialServices offering.What They are Looking For- They are seeking a commercially astute, client-focused professional who can: Originate and convert new business opportunities in the Financial Services sector Build and nurture high-value relationships with clients and partners Lead sales strategy, manage pipelines, and deliver compelling proposals Collaborate across service lines to drive sector-wide growth Influence and execute on sector strategy with measurable impact You will bring- 10+ years of experience in business development or a related field A strong network and deep understanding of the Financial Services market Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills A proactive, self-starting mindset with a focus on resultsWhy Join Them? Be part of one of the UK's top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms Join a firm that values innovation, collaboration, and commercial impact Work in a high-growth sector with the autonomy to shape strategy Access a broad range of services and expertise to support your success Thrive in a culture that champions development, diversity, and doing things differently. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply.
About us Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client. We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face. Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. RollOnFriday recently ranked us as the 6th best law firm to work at in 2026. With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our ESG strategy. Diversity plays an integral part in all that we do, with female partners comprising 42% of our partnership. The team you will join Reporting to the Chief People Officer, this role leads the strategic development and operational delivery of the firm's knowledge management, learning & development, and IT training functions. It acts as a key enabler of the firm's long-term strategy, shaping the capabilities, behaviours, and ways of working required to deliver legal excellence, scalable growth, and sustained competitive advantage in a legal sector being reshaped by digital transformation, AI-enabled tools, data-driven working, and evolving client expectations. The role will have overall responsibility for the Knowledge Management and Learning & Development teams, each led by a Head of responsible for daytoday delivery. The Knowledge Management function comprises Professional Support Lawyers embedded within practice areas, alongside firmwide responsibility for the development and delivery of legal knowledge. The team plays a critical role in enabling legal excellence, risk management, efficiency, and consistency by making knowledge reusable, accessible, and aligned to the firm's strategic priorities. Learning & Development comprises a multidisciplinary team supporting leadership, professional, technical, and IT training across a geographically dispersed workforce. The function enables firm-wide capability uplift, cultural alignment, and enhanced performance through strategically aligned learning solutions. The work you will be doing Strategic Leadership Define and lead an integrated, firm-wide Knowledge and Development strategy that underpins legal excellence, client service, operational efficiency, and long-term business performance. Act as a strategic partner to senior leadership, shaping capability priorities that support the firm's strategy, growth ambitions, and future service models. Champion a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and knowledge sharing across legal and business services teams. Ensure knowledge, learning, and capability investment is aligned with resource planning, regulatory requirements, and evolving client needs. Oversee the combined Knowledge and Development budget, ensuring resources are deployed effectively and deliver measurable value. Establish clear measures of impact, demonstrating how knowledge and development initiatives contribute to performance, efficiency, risk management, and client outcomes. Knowledge Management Provide strategic leadership to the Professional Support Lawyer community, ensuring knowledge activity is aligned with firm-wide priorities and practice group strategies. Shape the firm's approach to legal knowledge, focusing on efficiency, consistency, quality, and risk reduction. Oversee the firm's knowledge infrastructure, ensuring systems, data, and content are designed to support scalable, efficient, and high-quality legal service delivery. Promote innovation in knowledge capture, creation, and application, including the effective use of digital and AI-enabled tools. Learning & Development Set strategic priorities for legal and professional development aligned to the firm's strategy, values, and future capability needs. Provide direction for the design and delivery of impactful learning interventions, including leadership development, coaching, mentoring, digital learning, and on-the-job development. Lead the continuous evolution of -career pathways to ensure rapid integration, capability building, and cultural alignment. Shape firm-wide talent and capability frameworks that support career progression, performance, and retention across legal and business services roles. Business Systems and Technology Adoption Provide strategic leadership on capability and change associated with new systems, digital platforms, and AI-enabled tools. Ensure technology training is tightly aligned to business priorities, user needs, and adoption outcomes. Drive behavioural change and capability uplift to ensure technology investments deliver measurable improvements in productivity, quality, and client experience. Stakeholder Engagement Build strong, trusted relationships with the senior leadership team, Partners and senior leaders to identify strategic knowledge and capability priorities. Act as a strategic advisor on legal talent, organisational learning, and knowledge strategy. Represent the firm externally across legal, knowledge, and learning networks, reinforcing the firm's reputation for innovation and excellence. Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive li
May 12, 2026
Full time
About us Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client. We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face. Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. RollOnFriday recently ranked us as the 6th best law firm to work at in 2026. With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our ESG strategy. Diversity plays an integral part in all that we do, with female partners comprising 42% of our partnership. The team you will join Reporting to the Chief People Officer, this role leads the strategic development and operational delivery of the firm's knowledge management, learning & development, and IT training functions. It acts as a key enabler of the firm's long-term strategy, shaping the capabilities, behaviours, and ways of working required to deliver legal excellence, scalable growth, and sustained competitive advantage in a legal sector being reshaped by digital transformation, AI-enabled tools, data-driven working, and evolving client expectations. The role will have overall responsibility for the Knowledge Management and Learning & Development teams, each led by a Head of responsible for daytoday delivery. The Knowledge Management function comprises Professional Support Lawyers embedded within practice areas, alongside firmwide responsibility for the development and delivery of legal knowledge. The team plays a critical role in enabling legal excellence, risk management, efficiency, and consistency by making knowledge reusable, accessible, and aligned to the firm's strategic priorities. Learning & Development comprises a multidisciplinary team supporting leadership, professional, technical, and IT training across a geographically dispersed workforce. The function enables firm-wide capability uplift, cultural alignment, and enhanced performance through strategically aligned learning solutions. The work you will be doing Strategic Leadership Define and lead an integrated, firm-wide Knowledge and Development strategy that underpins legal excellence, client service, operational efficiency, and long-term business performance. Act as a strategic partner to senior leadership, shaping capability priorities that support the firm's strategy, growth ambitions, and future service models. Champion a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and knowledge sharing across legal and business services teams. Ensure knowledge, learning, and capability investment is aligned with resource planning, regulatory requirements, and evolving client needs. Oversee the combined Knowledge and Development budget, ensuring resources are deployed effectively and deliver measurable value. Establish clear measures of impact, demonstrating how knowledge and development initiatives contribute to performance, efficiency, risk management, and client outcomes. Knowledge Management Provide strategic leadership to the Professional Support Lawyer community, ensuring knowledge activity is aligned with firm-wide priorities and practice group strategies. Shape the firm's approach to legal knowledge, focusing on efficiency, consistency, quality, and risk reduction. Oversee the firm's knowledge infrastructure, ensuring systems, data, and content are designed to support scalable, efficient, and high-quality legal service delivery. Promote innovation in knowledge capture, creation, and application, including the effective use of digital and AI-enabled tools. Learning & Development Set strategic priorities for legal and professional development aligned to the firm's strategy, values, and future capability needs. Provide direction for the design and delivery of impactful learning interventions, including leadership development, coaching, mentoring, digital learning, and on-the-job development. Lead the continuous evolution of -career pathways to ensure rapid integration, capability building, and cultural alignment. Shape firm-wide talent and capability frameworks that support career progression, performance, and retention across legal and business services roles. Business Systems and Technology Adoption Provide strategic leadership on capability and change associated with new systems, digital platforms, and AI-enabled tools. Ensure technology training is tightly aligned to business priorities, user needs, and adoption outcomes. Drive behavioural change and capability uplift to ensure technology investments deliver measurable improvements in productivity, quality, and client experience. Stakeholder Engagement Build strong, trusted relationships with the senior leadership team, Partners and senior leaders to identify strategic knowledge and capability priorities. Act as a strategic advisor on legal talent, organisational learning, and knowledge strategy. Represent the firm externally across legal, knowledge, and learning networks, reinforcing the firm's reputation for innovation and excellence. Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive li
Job Description At AJ Bell, we're committed to delivering straightforward, high quality services that help customers invest with confidence. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a Head of Customer Controls to play a key leadership role in strengthening control oversight, customer outcomes and operational governance across our Customer Services function. This is a senior leadership role reporting to the Customer Services Director, with responsibility for building and leading a robust customer controls framework that supports operational efficiency, regulatory compliance and fair customer outcomes. You'll combine strategic oversight with hands-on leadership, working closely with senior stakeholders across Customer Services, Risk, Compliance, Finance and Change to ensure our controls environment remains effective, proportionate and fit for the future. What you'll be doing: You'll lead the development and ongoing enhancement of our Customer Controls function, ensuring strong governance, meaningful reporting and effective control oversight across Customer Services activity. Key responsibilities include Leading and developing the Customer Controls framework, ensuring key risks, controls, ownership and assurance activity are clearly defined and maintained Providing oversight of customer related regulatory obligations, including complaint handling, Consumer Duty, vulnerable customer processes and customer communications Managing the Operational Fraud Team, providing leadership across fraud prevention, detection, case oversight and escalation Designing and delivering a proportionate assurance programme, including control testing, quality checks and remediation tracking Developing clear, insightful MI to support senior management, committees and board reporting Ensuring risks, incidents and control weaknesses are identified early, escalated appropriately and addressed effectively Partnering with Finance to monitor budgets, efficiency measures and operational performance across Customer Services Supporting operational change by embedding controls into new processes, systems and customer journeys Leading continuous improvement activity to strengthen controls, reduce risk and improve customer outcomes What we're looking for Strong operational controls leadership experience in a regulated financial services environment, ideally within investments, pensions, wealth or platform services. Proven experience leading risk, controls, quality assurance or operational oversight teams Strong understanding of FCA expectations relevant to customer operations, including Consumer Duty and complaint handling Experience building governance frameworks, assurance plans and control reporting Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge constructively at senior level Excellent analytical and reporting capability, with strong MI and data interpretation skills Confidence translating complex control issues into clear actions and decisions Strong written communication skills, including production of governance papers and senior reporting Experience managing teams and developing capability within a control environment Relevant professional qualifications such as ICA, CISI or CII would be beneficial, although equivalent practical experience is equally valued. About AJ Bell AJ Bell is one of the UK's fastest-growing investment platform businesses, providing award-winning solutions for everyone, from professional financial advisers to first-time investors. Today, over 723,000 customers trust us to manage more than £108.7 billion of assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we're helping more people take control of their financial futures. We're proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years, and a Great Place to Work in 2025 and 2026 a reflection of our supportive and collaborative culture. What we offer 28 days holiday, increasing with service + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays 8% Pension with matched contributions Discretionary bonus scheme Share schemes (including free shares and BAYE) Health Cash Plan and discounted private healthcare Free onsite gym Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria) Travel and bike loan schemes Employee Assistance Programme Life at AJ Bell Regular social events including summer and Christmas parties Learning and development opportunities tailored to you Casual dress code Friendly, supportive team environment Our ways of working We offer hybrid working, with a minimum of 50% of your working time per month spent in the office. For new starters, there's an initial period of full-time office working to help you settle in and build relationships. Inclusion & diversity We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to be themselves at work. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience and potential.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Job Description At AJ Bell, we're committed to delivering straightforward, high quality services that help customers invest with confidence. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a Head of Customer Controls to play a key leadership role in strengthening control oversight, customer outcomes and operational governance across our Customer Services function. This is a senior leadership role reporting to the Customer Services Director, with responsibility for building and leading a robust customer controls framework that supports operational efficiency, regulatory compliance and fair customer outcomes. You'll combine strategic oversight with hands-on leadership, working closely with senior stakeholders across Customer Services, Risk, Compliance, Finance and Change to ensure our controls environment remains effective, proportionate and fit for the future. What you'll be doing: You'll lead the development and ongoing enhancement of our Customer Controls function, ensuring strong governance, meaningful reporting and effective control oversight across Customer Services activity. Key responsibilities include Leading and developing the Customer Controls framework, ensuring key risks, controls, ownership and assurance activity are clearly defined and maintained Providing oversight of customer related regulatory obligations, including complaint handling, Consumer Duty, vulnerable customer processes and customer communications Managing the Operational Fraud Team, providing leadership across fraud prevention, detection, case oversight and escalation Designing and delivering a proportionate assurance programme, including control testing, quality checks and remediation tracking Developing clear, insightful MI to support senior management, committees and board reporting Ensuring risks, incidents and control weaknesses are identified early, escalated appropriately and addressed effectively Partnering with Finance to monitor budgets, efficiency measures and operational performance across Customer Services Supporting operational change by embedding controls into new processes, systems and customer journeys Leading continuous improvement activity to strengthen controls, reduce risk and improve customer outcomes What we're looking for Strong operational controls leadership experience in a regulated financial services environment, ideally within investments, pensions, wealth or platform services. Proven experience leading risk, controls, quality assurance or operational oversight teams Strong understanding of FCA expectations relevant to customer operations, including Consumer Duty and complaint handling Experience building governance frameworks, assurance plans and control reporting Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge constructively at senior level Excellent analytical and reporting capability, with strong MI and data interpretation skills Confidence translating complex control issues into clear actions and decisions Strong written communication skills, including production of governance papers and senior reporting Experience managing teams and developing capability within a control environment Relevant professional qualifications such as ICA, CISI or CII would be beneficial, although equivalent practical experience is equally valued. About AJ Bell AJ Bell is one of the UK's fastest-growing investment platform businesses, providing award-winning solutions for everyone, from professional financial advisers to first-time investors. Today, over 723,000 customers trust us to manage more than £108.7 billion of assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we're helping more people take control of their financial futures. We're proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years, and a Great Place to Work in 2025 and 2026 a reflection of our supportive and collaborative culture. What we offer 28 days holiday, increasing with service + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays 8% Pension with matched contributions Discretionary bonus scheme Share schemes (including free shares and BAYE) Health Cash Plan and discounted private healthcare Free onsite gym Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria) Travel and bike loan schemes Employee Assistance Programme Life at AJ Bell Regular social events including summer and Christmas parties Learning and development opportunities tailored to you Casual dress code Friendly, supportive team environment Our ways of working We offer hybrid working, with a minimum of 50% of your working time per month spent in the office. For new starters, there's an initial period of full-time office working to help you settle in and build relationships. Inclusion & diversity We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to be themselves at work. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience and potential.
GLL the UKs leading leisure provider are currently recruiting a Human Resources Business Partner to join its People Team based across Belfast. As Human Resources Business Partner you will be a key member of the Regional Leadership Team responsible for working with the Regional Director, central people function and senior colleagues; to deliver the people national plan locally; set the Region's people agenda and for managing work streams and projects to deliver these. The Human Resources Business Partner is responsible for the line management of People Advisors within the Belfast region. Operating across a diverse geographic region the role requires a sound understanding of the political and socio-economic factors that exist within each unique partnership. In this role you will be working in partnership with our key stakeholders to deliver GLL's key objectives, in ensuring our people are trained and enthused to deliver the key priorities within their area. What you need: MCIPD qualified. Master's degree in HR, or other relevant advanced degree. Coaching Qualification (Desirable). Understanding of balance sheets and other financial metrics. Comprehensive and current knowledge of employment law An understanding of learning and organisational development. Relevant, proven experience, in a stand-alone role as a senior HR professional in a commercially driven organisation. Up-to-date and proven experience of managing disciplinary, grievance and absence management and other employee relations case work. Proven experience working in a complex organisation that requires detail orientation, sound judgment and strong analytical skills. Experience of leading the full range of ER change management programmes including organisational restructures, TUPE transfers, employment tribunals and redeployment and redundancy exercises. Experience of coaching managers. Experience of delivering training courses. Ideally have previously operated in a multi-site HR role. What you'll do: Become familiar with the operation of the region and its key performance indicators, for example sales, income and expenditure, and staff utilisation. Use this information, and other insights, to create a prioritised people plan that supports the region's business plan, aligns with the national people plan and manage the delivery of initiatives within these plans. Lead the continuous evaluation of the effectiveness of the regional organisational design and staffing structures. Use relevant people metrics and insight to assess the future workforce needs of the region and determine short, medium and long term plans, in conjunction with the Head of People and workforce information leads, to ensure that these are met. Assist in identifying and promoting internal career pathways for staff within the region, and wider organisation, to support talent development and improve retention. Support the Head of People and Organisational Development in ensuring that appropriate local mechanisms are in place to support the delivery of the company's annual training plans and ensure compliance with essential training requirements. Assess how these plans are supporting the business and work force in terms of skills requirements and gaps with the Associate Director of Learning and Organisational Development. Manage change management initiatives within the Region including: TUPEs, reorganisations, centre openings and closures and changes to structures and roles. Foster constructive working relationships with trade unions and lead collective consultations and negotiations with the support of the Head of People. Coach, upskill and support managers with the aim of improving staff engagement and satisfaction and reducing the number of employee relations cases. Ensure that GLL's HR policies, procedures and practices are followed fairly and consistently by managers and become fully embedded across the Region and organisation. As a charitable social enterprise and cooperative owned by our staff, GLL is a unique organisation for you to have a career with! The basics: This is a full time position. Hours of work will be negotiated with you in line with the needs of the service; Working from home is not possible in this role. We are an accredited Living Wage employer with industry-leading rates of pay. We can offer a career, not just a job, with extensive Learning & Development support available. A uniform will be supplied and must be worn. GLL is Values Driven, not Profit Driven. We work hard to benefit the communities we operate in. As a staff-owned organisation, you will be given the opportunity to join the Society and have a stake in your business. Additionally, GLL offers employees a range of employment benefits: Access to a pension scheme. Health Assurance and access to Counselling services. Access to the tax-efficient Ride to Work bicycle purchase scheme. Free annual eye tests. Discounted nationwide (over 200 centres) inclusive leisure centre membership for you and your partner. This includes GLL Extras! GLL Society benefits (if you choose to join the Society after your probation period) include: The right to stand for the Society board and to vote for board members to represent you. Access to team building and fun events such as treks, concerts, outings, etc. Access to a range of benefits exclusive to our people. About GLL: As the UK's largest leisure operator and charitable social enterprise, we offer a range of careers for everyone in our local communities. We manage over 400 facilities across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, including public sport and leisure centres, elite sporting venues, libraries, and children's centres. Our people are from the communities we serve and help us make real changes in their local area. One of our core values is 'More than a Job', because working with us opens a wide range of possibilities and opportunities for you, starting with how you work with us. To make sure we are having a pos
May 12, 2026
Full time
GLL the UKs leading leisure provider are currently recruiting a Human Resources Business Partner to join its People Team based across Belfast. As Human Resources Business Partner you will be a key member of the Regional Leadership Team responsible for working with the Regional Director, central people function and senior colleagues; to deliver the people national plan locally; set the Region's people agenda and for managing work streams and projects to deliver these. The Human Resources Business Partner is responsible for the line management of People Advisors within the Belfast region. Operating across a diverse geographic region the role requires a sound understanding of the political and socio-economic factors that exist within each unique partnership. In this role you will be working in partnership with our key stakeholders to deliver GLL's key objectives, in ensuring our people are trained and enthused to deliver the key priorities within their area. What you need: MCIPD qualified. Master's degree in HR, or other relevant advanced degree. Coaching Qualification (Desirable). Understanding of balance sheets and other financial metrics. Comprehensive and current knowledge of employment law An understanding of learning and organisational development. Relevant, proven experience, in a stand-alone role as a senior HR professional in a commercially driven organisation. Up-to-date and proven experience of managing disciplinary, grievance and absence management and other employee relations case work. Proven experience working in a complex organisation that requires detail orientation, sound judgment and strong analytical skills. Experience of leading the full range of ER change management programmes including organisational restructures, TUPE transfers, employment tribunals and redeployment and redundancy exercises. Experience of coaching managers. Experience of delivering training courses. Ideally have previously operated in a multi-site HR role. What you'll do: Become familiar with the operation of the region and its key performance indicators, for example sales, income and expenditure, and staff utilisation. Use this information, and other insights, to create a prioritised people plan that supports the region's business plan, aligns with the national people plan and manage the delivery of initiatives within these plans. Lead the continuous evaluation of the effectiveness of the regional organisational design and staffing structures. Use relevant people metrics and insight to assess the future workforce needs of the region and determine short, medium and long term plans, in conjunction with the Head of People and workforce information leads, to ensure that these are met. Assist in identifying and promoting internal career pathways for staff within the region, and wider organisation, to support talent development and improve retention. Support the Head of People and Organisational Development in ensuring that appropriate local mechanisms are in place to support the delivery of the company's annual training plans and ensure compliance with essential training requirements. Assess how these plans are supporting the business and work force in terms of skills requirements and gaps with the Associate Director of Learning and Organisational Development. Manage change management initiatives within the Region including: TUPEs, reorganisations, centre openings and closures and changes to structures and roles. Foster constructive working relationships with trade unions and lead collective consultations and negotiations with the support of the Head of People. Coach, upskill and support managers with the aim of improving staff engagement and satisfaction and reducing the number of employee relations cases. Ensure that GLL's HR policies, procedures and practices are followed fairly and consistently by managers and become fully embedded across the Region and organisation. As a charitable social enterprise and cooperative owned by our staff, GLL is a unique organisation for you to have a career with! The basics: This is a full time position. Hours of work will be negotiated with you in line with the needs of the service; Working from home is not possible in this role. We are an accredited Living Wage employer with industry-leading rates of pay. We can offer a career, not just a job, with extensive Learning & Development support available. A uniform will be supplied and must be worn. GLL is Values Driven, not Profit Driven. We work hard to benefit the communities we operate in. As a staff-owned organisation, you will be given the opportunity to join the Society and have a stake in your business. Additionally, GLL offers employees a range of employment benefits: Access to a pension scheme. Health Assurance and access to Counselling services. Access to the tax-efficient Ride to Work bicycle purchase scheme. Free annual eye tests. Discounted nationwide (over 200 centres) inclusive leisure centre membership for you and your partner. This includes GLL Extras! GLL Society benefits (if you choose to join the Society after your probation period) include: The right to stand for the Society board and to vote for board members to represent you. Access to team building and fun events such as treks, concerts, outings, etc. Access to a range of benefits exclusive to our people. About GLL: As the UK's largest leisure operator and charitable social enterprise, we offer a range of careers for everyone in our local communities. We manage over 400 facilities across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, including public sport and leisure centres, elite sporting venues, libraries, and children's centres. Our people are from the communities we serve and help us make real changes in their local area. One of our core values is 'More than a Job', because working with us opens a wide range of possibilities and opportunities for you, starting with how you work with us. To make sure we are having a pos
Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Bristol, Somerset
Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Rapid Progression to management ( Progression to Manager ) £28,000/£30,000/£35,000 DOE + up to 40% uncapped commission (£60k to £100k OTE) + no experience needed + 25 Days Holiday + Rapid Progression + Personal Development + (For Managers + Principle, unlimited holiday + health insurance + gym + more ) Bristol City Centre Are you a Recruitment Consultant looking to progress into management? Or, maybe you are looking to start your career in the lucrative world of recruitment? Do you want to join a highly ambitious recruitment business in the heart of the city offering full training and uncapped commission and progression with the opportunity to run your own recruitment team within 6 to 12 months with larger opportunities to run branches and even change countries? On offer is the unique opportunity for a Graduate/Trainee or experience Recruitment Consultant to join a young and vibrant, fast-paced and growing recruitment company in the heart of Bristol. Offering full training and development all the way to management and beyond, with the opportunity to become one of the future leaders of the business with the ultimate goal of opening up offices throughout the UK, Europe and world. In this role, we will teach you how to manage your own recruitment business and take full control over the lead generation, candidate selection and recruitment project life cycle. Working closely with the directors and senior management of the business, you get the guidance and opportunity first hand to springboard your learning and development both professionally and personally while progressing in your career and ultimately becoming the next generation of leaders in the business moving forward. This role would suit a Graduate or Trainee who feels they deserve more and are prepared to work for it. Someone who has demonstrated hard work and resilience and who wants a career that can ultimately change your life WHAT WE OFFER: Personal development, training and leadership training Unrivalled progression to Director level A place to be daring, a place to be ambitious and a place to become the best version of yourself Up to 40% uncapped commission Unlimited holiday once in management + health, gym and other benefits WHY WE ARE DIFFERENT: Employees come first - to build a business we need great people Pay great commission 40% uncapped we want our employees to benefit and change your life No restrictions on where to do business - complete autonomy and flexibility to work the roles you want, where you want Rapid progression to Director level - to grow we need people who want to progress and have big careers WHO WE WANT: Motivated, driven with big aspirations Likes to have a laugh along the way Recruitment, Consultant, Technical, Engineering, Manager, Principal, Senior, Sales, Account, Bristol, Somerset, South West, Trainee, Graduate, Junior, Progression, training, Tech If you are interested or would like to find out more click 'apply' or get in touch with Miranda directly on . Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Rapid Progression to management ( Progression to Manager ) £28,000/£30,000/£35,000 DOE + up to 40% uncapped commission (£60k to £100k OTE) + no experience needed + 25 Days Holiday + Rapid Progression + Personal Development + (For Managers + Principle, unlimited holiday + health insurance + gym + more ) Bristol City Centre Are you a Recruitment Consultant looking to progress into management? Or, maybe you are looking to start your career in the lucrative world of recruitment? Do you want to join a highly ambitious recruitment business in the heart of the city offering full training and uncapped commission and progression with the opportunity to run your own recruitment team within 6 to 12 months with larger opportunities to run branches and even change countries? On offer is the unique opportunity for a Graduate/Trainee or experience Recruitment Consultant to join a young and vibrant, fast-paced and growing recruitment company in the heart of Bristol. Offering full training and development all the way to management and beyond, with the opportunity to become one of the future leaders of the business with the ultimate goal of opening up offices throughout the UK, Europe and world. In this role, we will teach you how to manage your own recruitment business and take full control over the lead generation, candidate selection and recruitment project life cycle. Working closely with the directors and senior management of the business, you get the guidance and opportunity first hand to springboard your learning and development both professionally and personally while progressing in your career and ultimately becoming the next generation of leaders in the business moving forward. This role would suit a Graduate or Trainee who feels they deserve more and are prepared to work for it. Someone who has demonstrated hard work and resilience and who wants a career that can ultimately change your life WHAT WE OFFER: Personal development, training and leadership training Unrivalled progression to Director level A place to be daring, a place to be ambitious and a place to become the best version of yourself Up to 40% uncapped commission Unlimited holiday once in management + health, gym and other benefits WHY WE ARE DIFFERENT: Employees come first - to build a business we need great people Pay great commission 40% uncapped we want our employees to benefit and change your life No restrictions on where to do business - complete autonomy and flexibility to work the roles you want, where you want Rapid progression to Director level - to grow we need people who want to progress and have big careers WHO WE WANT: Motivated, driven with big aspirations Likes to have a laugh along the way Recruitment, Consultant, Technical, Engineering, Manager, Principal, Senior, Sales, Account, Bristol, Somerset, South West, Trainee, Graduate, Junior, Progression, training, Tech If you are interested or would like to find out more click 'apply' or get in touch with Miranda directly on . Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
Job Title: Director - Town Planning Location: London Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK planning, development economics, and design consultancy in their search for a Director to join their established team. About the Company: This well-established consultancy is recognised for delivering high-quality planning and development advice across England and Wales. With a strong reputation for working on complex and high-profile projects, they foster a collaborative, commercially focused environment and are continuing to expand their presence in key regions. The Role: This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced planning professional to play a pivotal role in growing and developing the London office. The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing and expanding a strong client base, leading major projects, and contributing to the overall strategic direction of the business. Key Responsibilities: Lead and deliver complex planning projects across a range of sectors Develop and grow a strong client base in the London and wider South East market Identify and secure new business opportunities Provide strategic planning advice to clients Lead, mentor, and develop junior team members Work collaboratively with internal teams and external consultants Contribute to the wider business strategy and growth plans Requirements: Extensive experience in planning within a consultancy or similar environment MRTPI qualified Strong track record in business development and client relationship management Proven ability to win work and build a pipeline of projects Excellent knowledge of UK planning legislation and policy Strong leadership and project management skills Confident communicator with experience in high-level client engagement What's on Offer: Highly competitive salary and benefits package Opportunity to play a key role in shaping and growing a London office Access to a wide network and high-profile projects Clear progression within a dynamic and expanding consultancy Collaborative and supportive working culture Benefits Include: Generous annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service) Private medical insurance Pension scheme (salary sacrifice) Life assurance Employee assistance programme Cycle to work scheme Eye care vouchers Staff referral bonus scheme Retail and lifestyle discounts This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planning professional ready to step into a Director-level role, with a strong emphasis on business development and the autonomy to build a successful client base within a respected consultancy. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or
May 12, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Director - Town Planning Location: London Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK planning, development economics, and design consultancy in their search for a Director to join their established team. About the Company: This well-established consultancy is recognised for delivering high-quality planning and development advice across England and Wales. With a strong reputation for working on complex and high-profile projects, they foster a collaborative, commercially focused environment and are continuing to expand their presence in key regions. The Role: This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced planning professional to play a pivotal role in growing and developing the London office. The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing and expanding a strong client base, leading major projects, and contributing to the overall strategic direction of the business. Key Responsibilities: Lead and deliver complex planning projects across a range of sectors Develop and grow a strong client base in the London and wider South East market Identify and secure new business opportunities Provide strategic planning advice to clients Lead, mentor, and develop junior team members Work collaboratively with internal teams and external consultants Contribute to the wider business strategy and growth plans Requirements: Extensive experience in planning within a consultancy or similar environment MRTPI qualified Strong track record in business development and client relationship management Proven ability to win work and build a pipeline of projects Excellent knowledge of UK planning legislation and policy Strong leadership and project management skills Confident communicator with experience in high-level client engagement What's on Offer: Highly competitive salary and benefits package Opportunity to play a key role in shaping and growing a London office Access to a wide network and high-profile projects Clear progression within a dynamic and expanding consultancy Collaborative and supportive working culture Benefits Include: Generous annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service) Private medical insurance Pension scheme (salary sacrifice) Life assurance Employee assistance programme Cycle to work scheme Eye care vouchers Staff referral bonus scheme Retail and lifestyle discounts This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planning professional ready to step into a Director-level role, with a strong emphasis on business development and the autonomy to build a successful client base within a respected consultancy. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS & ASSESMENT
Coventry, Warwickshire
Strategic Lead, Publishing & Partnerships Salary: £45,100 - £60,400 Location: Cambridge / Coventry - Hybrid (40-60% on site) Contract: Permanent Hours:Full time, 35 hours per week Educational publishing is changing. This is an exciting opportunity to lead how OCR responds to shifting landscapes and needs -building partnerships and publishing strategies that successfully support teachers and learners across the UK. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. We're recruiting a Strategic Lead, Publishing & Partnerships to develop and deliver a UK Education publishing strategy for OCR qualifications. You'll create a clear roadmap for securing market leading support-through in house publishing, established publisher partners and new digital providers-ensuring our qualifications are backed by high quality resources that meet evolving customer needs. About the role In this role, you will lead the strategy for publisher support for OCR qualifications, ensuring timely, high quality, market leading resources are in place to support new and redeveloped qualifications. You will own the publishing roadmap across the portfolio, combining customer and competitor insight with strategic research to identify the most effective publishing models and partners, including innovative digital resource providers. Additional responsibilities and accountabilities include: Lead the end to end strategy to secure high-quality Teaching & Learning support for OCR qualifications, balancing timelines, market size, changing customer needs and financial viability. Own and deliver a publishing roadmap for new and redeveloped qualifications, coordinating requirements across internal teams and external publishers. Partner closely with Qualifications Product Management and wider stakeholders to ensure portfolio planning reflects publishing needs and critical timeframes. Define and deliver strategic research on publishing themes, customer needs, industry trends, business models and emerging product types. Test, scope and validate innovative and alternative publishing models, building internal buy in and embedding new approaches with external partners. Manage budgets for in house and external publishing projects, actively monitoring costs and ensuring publishing income and expenditure is incorporated into project planning. Manage and deepen relationships with established third party publishers, influencing senior stakeholders (Director / Publisher level) to secure appropriate support for OCR products. Develop new relationships with digital teaching and learning resource publishers, building a broader ecosystem of support for OCR qualifications. Maintain ongoing customer and competitor insight to ensure strategies remain aligned to the UK education market and future needs. Own endorsement strategies, relationships and contracts, working closely with the Product Support Coordinator. Oversee the endorsement process for UK focused Cambridge publishing, ensuring a timely and high quality experience for third party publishers. This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40-60% of their time collaborating and connecting face-to-face at their dedicated location. Aside from our hybrid principles, other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements should you require adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition. About You You will: Have extensive experience in publishing, with strong knowledge of UK education system and educational publishing landscape Be confident using market insight and research to shape commercially viable propositions that deliver high customer value. Demonstrate proven ability to develop and deliver successful strategies and roadmaps in complex environments. Be experienced in influencing and assuring senior stakeholders and building effective partnerships. If you meet the above minimum requirements, we encourage you to apply. Your application will be even stronger if you can also demonstrate the following desirable criteria: Knowledge of the UK regulatory environment for education and qualifications. Experience working within an awarding organisation or education related setting. Experience engaging digital teaching and learning resource publishers or developing digital publishing models. Experience designing or operating endorsement or external partnership frameworks. For a detailed job description, please refer to the link at the bottom of the advert on our careers site. We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclose a disability or a long-term health condition, and who best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable and/or appropriate, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long-term health condition. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. The closing date for all applications will be Thursday 21st May, 2026. We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place on Wednesday 27th May, 2026. If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect: NOTE: Briefly outline each interview stage; this includes screening calls; specifying if the interview will be virtual via MS Teams or in-person on-site. Manage expectations further by informing candidates of any role related tasks / presentation requirements. For example: First stage virtual interview via MS Teams. You will be asked to deliver a 10 minute presentation at the start of this. Final stage interview: in-person at our offices in Coventry or Cambridge. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or a long-term health condition, there will be an opportunity for you to inform us via the online application form. We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. We are committed to an equitable recruitment process. As such, applications must be submitted via our official online application procedure. Please refrain from sending your CV directly to our recruiters. If you experience technical difficulties or require additional support with submitting your online application, contact the Recruiter. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You will belong to a collaborative team that is exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it is safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Strategic Lead, Publishing & Partnerships Salary: £45,100 - £60,400 Location: Cambridge / Coventry - Hybrid (40-60% on site) Contract: Permanent Hours:Full time, 35 hours per week Educational publishing is changing. This is an exciting opportunity to lead how OCR responds to shifting landscapes and needs -building partnerships and publishing strategies that successfully support teachers and learners across the UK. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. We're recruiting a Strategic Lead, Publishing & Partnerships to develop and deliver a UK Education publishing strategy for OCR qualifications. You'll create a clear roadmap for securing market leading support-through in house publishing, established publisher partners and new digital providers-ensuring our qualifications are backed by high quality resources that meet evolving customer needs. About the role In this role, you will lead the strategy for publisher support for OCR qualifications, ensuring timely, high quality, market leading resources are in place to support new and redeveloped qualifications. You will own the publishing roadmap across the portfolio, combining customer and competitor insight with strategic research to identify the most effective publishing models and partners, including innovative digital resource providers. Additional responsibilities and accountabilities include: Lead the end to end strategy to secure high-quality Teaching & Learning support for OCR qualifications, balancing timelines, market size, changing customer needs and financial viability. Own and deliver a publishing roadmap for new and redeveloped qualifications, coordinating requirements across internal teams and external publishers. Partner closely with Qualifications Product Management and wider stakeholders to ensure portfolio planning reflects publishing needs and critical timeframes. Define and deliver strategic research on publishing themes, customer needs, industry trends, business models and emerging product types. Test, scope and validate innovative and alternative publishing models, building internal buy in and embedding new approaches with external partners. Manage budgets for in house and external publishing projects, actively monitoring costs and ensuring publishing income and expenditure is incorporated into project planning. Manage and deepen relationships with established third party publishers, influencing senior stakeholders (Director / Publisher level) to secure appropriate support for OCR products. Develop new relationships with digital teaching and learning resource publishers, building a broader ecosystem of support for OCR qualifications. Maintain ongoing customer and competitor insight to ensure strategies remain aligned to the UK education market and future needs. Own endorsement strategies, relationships and contracts, working closely with the Product Support Coordinator. Oversee the endorsement process for UK focused Cambridge publishing, ensuring a timely and high quality experience for third party publishers. This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40-60% of their time collaborating and connecting face-to-face at their dedicated location. Aside from our hybrid principles, other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements should you require adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition. About You You will: Have extensive experience in publishing, with strong knowledge of UK education system and educational publishing landscape Be confident using market insight and research to shape commercially viable propositions that deliver high customer value. Demonstrate proven ability to develop and deliver successful strategies and roadmaps in complex environments. Be experienced in influencing and assuring senior stakeholders and building effective partnerships. If you meet the above minimum requirements, we encourage you to apply. Your application will be even stronger if you can also demonstrate the following desirable criteria: Knowledge of the UK regulatory environment for education and qualifications. Experience working within an awarding organisation or education related setting. Experience engaging digital teaching and learning resource publishers or developing digital publishing models. Experience designing or operating endorsement or external partnership frameworks. For a detailed job description, please refer to the link at the bottom of the advert on our careers site. We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclose a disability or a long-term health condition, and who best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable and/or appropriate, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long-term health condition. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. The closing date for all applications will be Thursday 21st May, 2026. We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place on Wednesday 27th May, 2026. If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect: NOTE: Briefly outline each interview stage; this includes screening calls; specifying if the interview will be virtual via MS Teams or in-person on-site. Manage expectations further by informing candidates of any role related tasks / presentation requirements. For example: First stage virtual interview via MS Teams. You will be asked to deliver a 10 minute presentation at the start of this. Final stage interview: in-person at our offices in Coventry or Cambridge. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or a long-term health condition, there will be an opportunity for you to inform us via the online application form. We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. We are committed to an equitable recruitment process. As such, applications must be submitted via our official online application procedure. Please refrain from sending your CV directly to our recruiters. If you experience technical difficulties or require additional support with submitting your online application, contact the Recruiter. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You will belong to a collaborative team that is exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it is safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.
Finance Director - Manufacturing Location: Onsite - Liverpool, United Kingdom Role Overview The Manufacturing Finance Director will play a critical role in driving value creation within a private equity-backed manufacturing business. Acting as a trusted partner to the Managing Director and senior leadership team, the role is responsible for financial strategy, operational finance, and performance improvement, with a strong focus on EBITDA growth, cash generation, and scalable financial controls. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to a commercially minded finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced, results-driven environment. Key Responsibilities Manufacturing Finance & Operational Performance Lead all aspects of manufacturing finance, including standard costing, product costing, variance analysis, and margin management. Partner closely with operations to improve OEE, labour efficiency, scrap, yield, and inventory turns. Drive cost transparency and accountability across plants and cost centres. Planning, Budgeting & Investor Reporting Own the annual budget, rolling forecasts, and long-range plan aligned to PE timelines. Deliver timely, accurate monthly management accounts and KPI packs for board and investor reporting. Provide clear commentary on performance versus budget, forecast, and investment case. Cash, Working Capital & Capital Allocation Drive strong cash generation through active working capital management (inventory, payables, receivables). Evaluate and support capital investment cases, including ROI and post-investment reviews. Governance, Controls & Compliance Strengthen financial controls, governance, and reporting processes. Ensure compliance with UK GAAP / IFRS, tax, and statutory reporting requirements. Participate in external audit processes and manage local relationships with advisors and lenders. Transformation, Systems & Scalability Lead finance transformation initiatives to improve data quality, reporting speed, and insight. Support ERP implementation or optimisation where required. Build scalable finance processes to support growth. Leadership & Team Development Lead and develop a high-performing finance team with a strong performance culture. Promote accountability, pace, and continuous improvement across the finance function. Skills & Experience Essential Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA). Senior finance leadership experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment. Strong operational finance, costing, and margin management expertise. Experience supporting integrations or carve-outs. Personal Attributes Commercial, analytical, and outcome focused. Comfortable challenging operational and leadership teams. Hands-on, resilient, and able to operate at pace. Clear communicator with strong stakeholder management skills. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal . By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here . Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here . Residents of all other states may access our policies here . Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here . Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here . Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Finance Director - Manufacturing Location: Onsite - Liverpool, United Kingdom Role Overview The Manufacturing Finance Director will play a critical role in driving value creation within a private equity-backed manufacturing business. Acting as a trusted partner to the Managing Director and senior leadership team, the role is responsible for financial strategy, operational finance, and performance improvement, with a strong focus on EBITDA growth, cash generation, and scalable financial controls. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to a commercially minded finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced, results-driven environment. Key Responsibilities Manufacturing Finance & Operational Performance Lead all aspects of manufacturing finance, including standard costing, product costing, variance analysis, and margin management. Partner closely with operations to improve OEE, labour efficiency, scrap, yield, and inventory turns. Drive cost transparency and accountability across plants and cost centres. Planning, Budgeting & Investor Reporting Own the annual budget, rolling forecasts, and long-range plan aligned to PE timelines. Deliver timely, accurate monthly management accounts and KPI packs for board and investor reporting. Provide clear commentary on performance versus budget, forecast, and investment case. Cash, Working Capital & Capital Allocation Drive strong cash generation through active working capital management (inventory, payables, receivables). Evaluate and support capital investment cases, including ROI and post-investment reviews. Governance, Controls & Compliance Strengthen financial controls, governance, and reporting processes. Ensure compliance with UK GAAP / IFRS, tax, and statutory reporting requirements. Participate in external audit processes and manage local relationships with advisors and lenders. Transformation, Systems & Scalability Lead finance transformation initiatives to improve data quality, reporting speed, and insight. Support ERP implementation or optimisation where required. Build scalable finance processes to support growth. Leadership & Team Development Lead and develop a high-performing finance team with a strong performance culture. Promote accountability, pace, and continuous improvement across the finance function. Skills & Experience Essential Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA). Senior finance leadership experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment. Strong operational finance, costing, and margin management expertise. Experience supporting integrations or carve-outs. Personal Attributes Commercial, analytical, and outcome focused. Comfortable challenging operational and leadership teams. Hands-on, resilient, and able to operate at pace. Clear communicator with strong stakeholder management skills. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal . By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here . Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here . Residents of all other states may access our policies here . Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here . Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here . Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Shared Service Centre team (SSC) provides essential support to a number of teams across our firm. As well as assisting on large-scale operations, beyond the capacity of a core specialist team, they provide the unparalleled expertise we need to keep moving forward. As part of this friendly department, you'll have the chance to work on exciting projects and develop your skillset. There's real opportunity, making it a great chance to use industry knowledge and experience to solve problems in your next career step, or it can be a place to learn if you're just starting out. If you want to work on important projects and explore your potential, we'll give you the friendly, supportive working environment to go far. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The firm is looking to recruit a Learning and Development Administrator to support BDO's Shared Service centre (SSC). This team is one of several Hubs within BDO's rapidly growing SSC. SSC team members work internally within the business providing support to the external facing members of BDO. To provide support for the overall PQ (Professional Qualifications) Group service delivery, to ensure the needs of internal customers and SLAs are met. To develop as a subject matter expert for L&D administration and represent industry best practice. Working closely with the Professional Qualifications and SSC L&D Team to manage central administration and enable the analysis of the learning offering. This role reports into the Learning and Development Team Leader. You'll be someone with: Experience of working with learning management systems Experience of working with external vendors and managing billing, invoicing and service level agreements Excellent IT / Excel skills Strong stakeholder engagement and experience of collaborative working in a Centre of Excellence Model preferable Experience of learning analytics and interpretation of data to produce meaningful reports and information Some stakeholder management skills demonstrating appropriate levels of gravitas and credibility At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Shared Service Centre team (SSC) provides essential support to a number of teams across our firm. As well as assisting on large-scale operations, beyond the capacity of a core specialist team, they provide the unparalleled expertise we need to keep moving forward. As part of this friendly department, you'll have the chance to work on exciting projects and develop your skillset. There's real opportunity, making it a great chance to use industry knowledge and experience to solve problems in your next career step, or it can be a place to learn if you're just starting out. If you want to work on important projects and explore your potential, we'll give you the friendly, supportive working environment to go far. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The firm is looking to recruit a Learning and Development Administrator to support BDO's Shared Service centre (SSC). This team is one of several Hubs within BDO's rapidly growing SSC. SSC team members work internally within the business providing support to the external facing members of BDO. To provide support for the overall PQ (Professional Qualifications) Group service delivery, to ensure the needs of internal customers and SLAs are met. To develop as a subject matter expert for L&D administration and represent industry best practice. Working closely with the Professional Qualifications and SSC L&D Team to manage central administration and enable the analysis of the learning offering. This role reports into the Learning and Development Team Leader. You'll be someone with: Experience of working with learning management systems Experience of working with external vendors and managing billing, invoicing and service level agreements Excellent IT / Excel skills Strong stakeholder engagement and experience of collaborative working in a Centre of Excellence Model preferable Experience of learning analytics and interpretation of data to produce meaningful reports and information Some stakeholder management skills demonstrating appropriate levels of gravitas and credibility At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Do you have experience of sales of a service B2B? Are you an experienced objection handler, and solution finder? Are you experienced in working through the 'full sales cycle'? Our client is an established Learning and Development Company, covering coaching, mentoring, leadership and management development programmes. Through continued growth they are looking for a Business Development and Growth Executive Role Purpose To work directly with the Director responsible for business growth to generate new business opportunities, by executing targeted outreach, managing campaigns, and ensuring structured follow-up of all leads and interactions. This is a commercial, execution-focused role, responsible for turning marketing activity, relationships, and outreach into qualified meetings and pipeline. Key Responsibilities Lead Generation & Outreach Execution Build and manage high-quality prospect lists using LinkedIn and Sales Navigator Execute targeted outreach campaigns (connection requests, messaging, follow-ups) Convert activity into meetings and opportunities with prospective clients Confident in managing and challenging senior stakeholders to ensure actions are completed and opportunities progress Campaign Execution & Pipeline Development Support the delivery of sector-focused campaigns (e.g. Learning & Development, Housing, Leadership) Track all campaign activity, responses, and next steps Ensure no leads or opportunities are lost or untracked Maintain momentum across all active campaigns Organise and deliver targeted marketing projects (e.g. webinar creation, delivery and follow-up, podcasts, industry events) CRM Ownership (HubSpot / other) Own and maintain accurate CRM data (contacts, opportunities, stages, next actions) Manage pipeline visibility and progression Ensure all activity is captured with minimal duplication (email/calendar integration) Continuously improve how the CRM supports business development Follow-Up & Conversion Discipline Take ownership of all follow-up activity from: Webinars and events Outreach campaigns Meetings and introductions Ensure timely, structured, and commercially focused follow-ups Drive conversations towards meetings and next-stage opportunities Skills & Experience Required Essential Experience in business development, sales support, marketing operations, or similar Strong commercial awareness - understands what makes a good lead and how opportunities progress Strong experience using CRM systems (HubSpot, Salesforce or equivalent) and IT systems (MS products - agile and fully capable to work in Word, Excel and PowerPoint content, generating clear data and copy for internal business use, with minimal support) Strong project management capability to plan, coordinate, and deliver multiple concurrent commercial activities LinkedIn and Sales Navigator for lead generation Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple workstreams effectively Confident written and verbal communication skills Desirable Experience in professional services, consultancy, or B2B environments Capability to produce engaging content for PowerPoint (effective visuals and narrative) in line with company branding Experience supporting or executing marketing campaigns Exposure to pipeline reporting and performance tracking Canva and SAP experience an advantage
May 12, 2026
Full time
Do you have experience of sales of a service B2B? Are you an experienced objection handler, and solution finder? Are you experienced in working through the 'full sales cycle'? Our client is an established Learning and Development Company, covering coaching, mentoring, leadership and management development programmes. Through continued growth they are looking for a Business Development and Growth Executive Role Purpose To work directly with the Director responsible for business growth to generate new business opportunities, by executing targeted outreach, managing campaigns, and ensuring structured follow-up of all leads and interactions. This is a commercial, execution-focused role, responsible for turning marketing activity, relationships, and outreach into qualified meetings and pipeline. Key Responsibilities Lead Generation & Outreach Execution Build and manage high-quality prospect lists using LinkedIn and Sales Navigator Execute targeted outreach campaigns (connection requests, messaging, follow-ups) Convert activity into meetings and opportunities with prospective clients Confident in managing and challenging senior stakeholders to ensure actions are completed and opportunities progress Campaign Execution & Pipeline Development Support the delivery of sector-focused campaigns (e.g. Learning & Development, Housing, Leadership) Track all campaign activity, responses, and next steps Ensure no leads or opportunities are lost or untracked Maintain momentum across all active campaigns Organise and deliver targeted marketing projects (e.g. webinar creation, delivery and follow-up, podcasts, industry events) CRM Ownership (HubSpot / other) Own and maintain accurate CRM data (contacts, opportunities, stages, next actions) Manage pipeline visibility and progression Ensure all activity is captured with minimal duplication (email/calendar integration) Continuously improve how the CRM supports business development Follow-Up & Conversion Discipline Take ownership of all follow-up activity from: Webinars and events Outreach campaigns Meetings and introductions Ensure timely, structured, and commercially focused follow-ups Drive conversations towards meetings and next-stage opportunities Skills & Experience Required Essential Experience in business development, sales support, marketing operations, or similar Strong commercial awareness - understands what makes a good lead and how opportunities progress Strong experience using CRM systems (HubSpot, Salesforce or equivalent) and IT systems (MS products - agile and fully capable to work in Word, Excel and PowerPoint content, generating clear data and copy for internal business use, with minimal support) Strong project management capability to plan, coordinate, and deliver multiple concurrent commercial activities LinkedIn and Sales Navigator for lead generation Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple workstreams effectively Confident written and verbal communication skills Desirable Experience in professional services, consultancy, or B2B environments Capability to produce engaging content for PowerPoint (effective visuals and narrative) in line with company branding Experience supporting or executing marketing campaigns Exposure to pipeline reporting and performance tracking Canva and SAP experience an advantage
Business Services To £90,000 + Car + Bonus East Midlands (Hybrid) 10373 The Company We are currently working in partnership with a high-growth, UK-based B2B business with an excellent reputation, established customer relationships, and an expanding national footprint. Having already achieved significant recurring revenues, the business is now entering an important next phase of strategic growth, including the launch of a new proposition that will create a substantial additional revenue opportunity. With ambitious plans to scale materially over the coming years, the company has invested significantly in technology to build a more efficient, data-led and scalable platform for growth. The Role This is a pivotal senior leadership role, created to unite multiple revenue-generating teams into one cohesive, accountable commercial function. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will provide both strategic direction and hands-on operational leadership across sales, revenue operations, forecasting, commercial governance, and GTM execution. Leading a sizeable sales organisation, you will ensure all channels operate together with consistent KPIs, defined performance standards and a shared focus on profitable growth. Key priorities will include improving the accuracy and reliability of revenue forecasting, strengthening CRM adoption and data integrity, optimising territories, and segmentation, enhancing pipeline conversion, and introducing scalable processes, dashboards, and governance to support the next stage of the company's growth. The Person The ideal candidate will be a commercially astute, highly structured revenue leader with a proven track record of improving sales performance across multi-channel environments. You will bring strong experience across revenue operations, sales leadership, forecasting, CRM optimisation, data-led decision making and commercial governance. Confident leading sizeable teams, you will know how to set clear expectations, raise performance standards and create accountability, while bringing people with you through change. A hands-on, delivery-focused approach is essential; this is not a purely strategic role as the successful candidate will be comfortable building, fixing, and improving the day-to-day commercial performance, while maintaining credibility with both senior stakeholders and frontline teams. How to Apply This is a high-profile, confidential opportunity to join an ambitious, growing organisation at a pivotal point in its development. If you are motivated by commercial impact, enjoy creating structure in a fast-moving environment, and wish to play a key role in delivering the next phase of growth, please apply attaching your full CV and quote your current remuneration details, together with reference 10373.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Business Services To £90,000 + Car + Bonus East Midlands (Hybrid) 10373 The Company We are currently working in partnership with a high-growth, UK-based B2B business with an excellent reputation, established customer relationships, and an expanding national footprint. Having already achieved significant recurring revenues, the business is now entering an important next phase of strategic growth, including the launch of a new proposition that will create a substantial additional revenue opportunity. With ambitious plans to scale materially over the coming years, the company has invested significantly in technology to build a more efficient, data-led and scalable platform for growth. The Role This is a pivotal senior leadership role, created to unite multiple revenue-generating teams into one cohesive, accountable commercial function. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will provide both strategic direction and hands-on operational leadership across sales, revenue operations, forecasting, commercial governance, and GTM execution. Leading a sizeable sales organisation, you will ensure all channels operate together with consistent KPIs, defined performance standards and a shared focus on profitable growth. Key priorities will include improving the accuracy and reliability of revenue forecasting, strengthening CRM adoption and data integrity, optimising territories, and segmentation, enhancing pipeline conversion, and introducing scalable processes, dashboards, and governance to support the next stage of the company's growth. The Person The ideal candidate will be a commercially astute, highly structured revenue leader with a proven track record of improving sales performance across multi-channel environments. You will bring strong experience across revenue operations, sales leadership, forecasting, CRM optimisation, data-led decision making and commercial governance. Confident leading sizeable teams, you will know how to set clear expectations, raise performance standards and create accountability, while bringing people with you through change. A hands-on, delivery-focused approach is essential; this is not a purely strategic role as the successful candidate will be comfortable building, fixing, and improving the day-to-day commercial performance, while maintaining credibility with both senior stakeholders and frontline teams. How to Apply This is a high-profile, confidential opportunity to join an ambitious, growing organisation at a pivotal point in its development. If you are motivated by commercial impact, enjoy creating structure in a fast-moving environment, and wish to play a key role in delivering the next phase of growth, please apply attaching your full CV and quote your current remuneration details, together with reference 10373.
Job Title: Associate Director - Town Planning Location: Colchester Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK planning, development economics, and design consultancy in their search for an Associate Director to join their established team. About the Company: This highly regarded consultancy has built a strong reputation for delivering expert planning and development advice across England and Wales. Working with major developers, housebuilders, and public sector clients, they are known for their collaborative culture, innovative thinking, and involvement in high-profile and complex projects. The Role: As part of the Colchester-based planning team, you will play a key leadership role in delivering a wide range of projects. This will include strategic planning, development management, and coordinating planning applications for both private and public sector clients. You will also contribute to the continued growth and success of the office, supporting team development and strengthening client relationships. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage planning projects from inception through to delivery Provide strategic planning advice to a diverse client base Oversee development management projects and planning applications Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and consultants Build and maintain strong client relationships Support business development and contribute to office growth Requirements: Minimum of 6 years' planning experience MRTPI qualified Strong commercial awareness with experience in both forward planning and development management Excellent knowledge of UK planning legislation Strong analytical and report writing skills Confident communicator with experience in client-facing roles Proven project management capabilities Experience working within the local area is advantageous What's on Offer: Competitive salary package based on experience Opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects Clear career progression within a respected national consultancy Supportive and collaborative working environment Benefits Include: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service up to 30 days) Private medical insurance Pension scheme (salary sacrifice) Life assurance / Death in Service benefit Employee assistance programme (24/7 support) Cycle to work scheme Eye care vouchers Staff referral bonus scheme Retail and service discounts This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to step into a senior leadership role within a dynamic and growing consultancy, contributing to impactful projects and shaping future development. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or
May 12, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Associate Director - Town Planning Location: Colchester Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK planning, development economics, and design consultancy in their search for an Associate Director to join their established team. About the Company: This highly regarded consultancy has built a strong reputation for delivering expert planning and development advice across England and Wales. Working with major developers, housebuilders, and public sector clients, they are known for their collaborative culture, innovative thinking, and involvement in high-profile and complex projects. The Role: As part of the Colchester-based planning team, you will play a key leadership role in delivering a wide range of projects. This will include strategic planning, development management, and coordinating planning applications for both private and public sector clients. You will also contribute to the continued growth and success of the office, supporting team development and strengthening client relationships. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage planning projects from inception through to delivery Provide strategic planning advice to a diverse client base Oversee development management projects and planning applications Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and consultants Build and maintain strong client relationships Support business development and contribute to office growth Requirements: Minimum of 6 years' planning experience MRTPI qualified Strong commercial awareness with experience in both forward planning and development management Excellent knowledge of UK planning legislation Strong analytical and report writing skills Confident communicator with experience in client-facing roles Proven project management capabilities Experience working within the local area is advantageous What's on Offer: Competitive salary package based on experience Opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects Clear career progression within a respected national consultancy Supportive and collaborative working environment Benefits Include: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service up to 30 days) Private medical insurance Pension scheme (salary sacrifice) Life assurance / Death in Service benefit Employee assistance programme (24/7 support) Cycle to work scheme Eye care vouchers Staff referral bonus scheme Retail and service discounts This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to step into a senior leadership role within a dynamic and growing consultancy, contributing to impactful projects and shaping future development. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or
Head of Conference Production £70,000 - £80,000 Base + £25,000 Bonus + Excellent Benefits Hybrid London Fantastic opportunity for a talented Head of Conference Production to join a leading media business to lead and oversee the content for all b2b events within the business. The Head of Conference Production will manage a number of conference producers and produce their own content for one key event. You will be expected to encourage innovation and improvement from previous events supporting the team with ideas and strategic input when required. You will be managing a team of 5 conference producers with scope to scale the team further in time. Your role will focus on strategy, management, training and development as well as reporting. Additionally, you will have sole responsibility and ownership for one event per year. Experience and Skills required: Head of Conference Production 6 + Years in conference production, ideally within finance Experience managing a small team Proven success developing a portfolio Confident and talented self-starter who can hit the ground running Strategic mindset and commercially ambitious Lipton Media is a dynamic, proactive and progressive media recruitment agency solely dedicated to the media industry. We are leaders across media sales and creative opportunities. We cover: media sales, digital media sales, print sales, exhibition sales, event sales, conference sales, outdoor sales, radio sales, marketing, conference production and editorial jobs. Our clients range from small start-up companies to FTSE 100 and 250 businesses. We work with people at every stage of their career from undergraduates looking for their first entry point into sales to senior managers and directors looking for their next challenge.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Head of Conference Production £70,000 - £80,000 Base + £25,000 Bonus + Excellent Benefits Hybrid London Fantastic opportunity for a talented Head of Conference Production to join a leading media business to lead and oversee the content for all b2b events within the business. The Head of Conference Production will manage a number of conference producers and produce their own content for one key event. You will be expected to encourage innovation and improvement from previous events supporting the team with ideas and strategic input when required. You will be managing a team of 5 conference producers with scope to scale the team further in time. Your role will focus on strategy, management, training and development as well as reporting. Additionally, you will have sole responsibility and ownership for one event per year. Experience and Skills required: Head of Conference Production 6 + Years in conference production, ideally within finance Experience managing a small team Proven success developing a portfolio Confident and talented self-starter who can hit the ground running Strategic mindset and commercially ambitious Lipton Media is a dynamic, proactive and progressive media recruitment agency solely dedicated to the media industry. We are leaders across media sales and creative opportunities. We cover: media sales, digital media sales, print sales, exhibition sales, event sales, conference sales, outdoor sales, radio sales, marketing, conference production and editorial jobs. Our clients range from small start-up companies to FTSE 100 and 250 businesses. We work with people at every stage of their career from undergraduates looking for their first entry point into sales to senior managers and directors looking for their next challenge.
