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This is a career-defining opportunity for a commercially minded finance leader to take full ownership of a growing business's finance function. Job Title: Head of Commercial Finance Job Type: Permanent Location: West Sussex (Hybrid - 3 days office-based) Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 Reference no: 15978 Head of Commercial Finance - Benefits Hybrid working with 3 days per week in the office (minimum) 25 days annual leave with an additional off on your Birthday Life Assurance Huge discount off the product portfolio Ownership of trading, margin, pricing and forecasting insight Opportunity to shape commercial decision-making and finance capability Supportive culture with scope for development and progression Head of Commercial Finance - About The Role This is a career-defining opportunity for a commercially minded finance leader to take full ownership of a growing business's finance function. The Head of Commercial Finance will oversee both statutory and commercial aspects of the finance function, managing financial reporting, controls, forecasting, and analysis while partnering with senior leadership to drive profitable growth. You will lead the finance team, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in reporting, while providing insight that shapes business decisions across Product, Retail, Digital, and Operations. Reporting functionally to the CFO and operationally to the COO, this role offers genuine influence and visibility at board level. It is ideal for someone who enjoys translating data into actionable commercial insight while maintaining statutory compliance and robust governance. What this role offers: Broad, high-impact role with responsibility for commercial finance providing weekly performance insight Budget, forecasting and margin analysis - you will own the annual budgeting process Financial modelling to support decision surrounding new products, channels, market, stores, and pricing Review and management accounts, KPI and slide decks for CFO / COO You will be the lynchpin between operational and finance Direct exposure to the CEO/COO and senior leadership team Ownership of trading, margin, pricing, forecasting, and statutory reporting Opportunity to shape finance strategy, capability, and commercial insight You will have a headcount responsibility for a team of 5 people and as such you will be someone that has strong leadership experience. Whilst this role heavily focuses on the commercial elements within the finance function, you will oversee all aspects that is covered by your finance team. The successful Head of Commercial Finance will have: ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification (or equivalent commercial finance experience) Proven experience leading both statutory and commercial finance in consumer, retail, product-led or multi-channel businesses Experience managing and developing a finance team, mentoring staff and building capability Advanced financial modelling skills and strong analytical capability Confidence providing insight and challenging senior stakeholders constructively Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on SME environment Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Looker Studio) and ERP systems desirable Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful. Refer a friend If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)

WORKING WITH US At Harris Academy Merton we promote the ethos Achievement is Success and believe every student has the right to the highest standard of education so that they can accomplish their aspirations. Our aim is to give every student an educational experience that is enjoyable and holistic so that they develop into responsible, articulate and successful young people. We combine the traditional values of strong discipline, good manners, respect and pride in appearance with contemporary best practice in teaching and technology. With these core values embedded, we develop our students into confident and capable individuals that have a desire to excel academically and personally now and in the future. To learn more about the culture and ethos of our academy, our impact within the community and what we can offer you, view our academy page via the "why work at" button. ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY We are looking for an experienced, outstanding leader to join us as Assistant Principal (Inclusion & Safeguarding) supporting the strategic and operational management, development and leadership of Harris Academy Merton, and ensuring the achievement of our ethos, aims and objectives. MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Your main responsibilities will include: Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead and Prevent Lead, ensuring exemplary standards of student safety, compliance and wellbeing Establish and promote a strong safeguarding and inclusive culture within the Academy Implement and deliver an effective safeguarding training programme for students, staff and parents Oversee Alternative Provision Lead the transition of Year 6 into Year 7 Lead the Early Help provision in the Academy Act as the Academy Mental Health Lead Act as Designated Teacher for LAC Work in conjunction with the Attendance Lead to monitor children who are absent from education and implement appropriate strategies to re-engage them with education Oversee the implementation and delivery of the RSHE curriculum ensuring it is fully compliant Oversight of high-quality SEND and EAL provision including identification, assessment, progress tracking and the graduated approach Oversight of EHCP processes, identification, assessment, progress tracking and the graduated approach Oversight of access arrangements and statutory documentation to ensure regulatory compliance Coach and empower staff to deliver inclusive, adaptive teaching for SEND Drive whole-school improvement through data analysis, strategic planning and targeted interventions Build strong, trusted partnerships with student, families, staff and external agencies Contribute to the daily life of the school through visible leadership WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are look for a leader who brings expertise, compassion and ambition in equal measure, and who has: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Proven experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead Experience working within specialist or highly inclusive settings A strong understanding of complex and diverse SEND profiles Excellent knowledge of statutory safeguarding and SEND frameworks A child-centred, collaborative leadership style with safeguarding at its core A genuine passion for inclusive and adaptive learning, teamwork and student wellbeing WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU Senior Leader Development With Harris, you will join a large network of likeminded senior leaders and have opportunities to learn from colleagues who are some of the best senior leaders in the country. Our senior leaders can benefit from tailored professional development programmes via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership which will enable you to develop your pedagogy, leadership skills and drive school improvement. Supported by experienced mentors, you can access national professional qualifications and draw on expert knowledge from dedicated subject consultants who offer invaluable subject and curriculum insight. Flexible Working We are committed to fostering a positive and supportive working environment for our staff, recognising that achieving a balance between professional and personal responsibilities is essential. We understand that each individual's circumstances are unique, which is why we offer flexible working options that can be adapted to meet the needs of both the academy and our employees. Benefits In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Teachers Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website. Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION Thank you for your interest in this position. If you would like to discuss this opportunity, or to request a visit, please email the academy via the Why work page on harriscareers. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be help you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.

WORKING WITH US The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve. We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris. To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page. ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY We are looking to appoint a new Mathematics Consultant to our central team of subject specialists. We want to hear from experienced teachers who have gained experience in a middle leadership role, and who have a track record of raising achievement within a department. The successful applicant will join an established team of specialists, working to further raise standards and further drive improvement across the Harris Federation. The role of Mathematics Consultant is an exciting post providing enormous scope for a talented and creative practitioner to work collaboratively across a group of academies. This is a predominantly school based role, with the majority of work focused on supporting our secondary academies across Essex. You will also provide support to London academies when required. Although we aim to schedule work locally, candidates must be able to commute regularly to Essex for this role and be willing to travel across the trust when necessary. The Harris Federation central office is located near East and West Croydon stations, which is where occasional meetings will be held that you will be required to attend. Flexibility and a willingness to travel are essential. MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY The role will be multi-faceted and involve coaching and mentoring, sharing of best practice, developing robust improvement strategies, assisting Harris academies in recruitment and selection, helping to establish new departments or lead rapid recovery where required. Our central team consultants work strategically with Principals, senior leadership teams and support academy departments to improve standards and the outcomes for our students. As a senior leader, you will have the opportunity to develop and advance your career within a Federation established in developing practitioners and nurturing excellent future leaders. You will have unrivalled opportunities for progression; whatever your aspirations as a senior leader, our Teaching School Alliance provides a range of bespoke courses and qualifications, including our Aspiring Leaders NPQSL and NPQH programmes to help you achieve your ambitions more quickly. The Federation operates twin Teaching Schools as well as a number of highly successful CPD Networks, and the post holder would have the opportunity to play a key role in this work. We are looking for an experienced teacher with a deep passion for their subject. Our consultant roles are suitable for those with management experience (ideally but not necessarily at Head of Department level or alternatively be an aspirant Leading Practitioner). The post would suit an ambitious middle leader looking either to broaden their subject expertise and responsibilities, or who may be considering a future leadership pathway to their first headship. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR The post would suit an ambitious middle leader seeking to broaden their subject expertise and responsibilities, or someone considering a future leadership pathway towards their first headship. Although based at Harris Federation offices near East and West Croydon stations, your time will be spent working across academies in both London and Essex. We look for talented individuals who want to be a part of transforming education in Londonand Essex, and helping create exceptional places of learning. The successful applicant will be resilient, creative and a dynamic practitioner, and must hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant degree. You will be fully supported through a comprehensive Induction Programme both within and across the Harris Federation. APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION Should you have any further questions about this role, please contact Kassy O'Keefe via email. Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date. When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application. A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received. OUR VISION & VALUES Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed. We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that's why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including: Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression Annual performance and loyalty bonus Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans

I'm thrilled to share that we're seeking a strategic, commercially-minded Compensation Manager permanently for our City-Based financial services client - starting ASAP. The Compensation Consultant will bring fresh thinking to their pay structures, incentive design, and reward frameworks. This role is perfect for someone eager to go beyond an analyst or partner role - you'll be a trusted advisor to senior leaders, influencing decisions that impact thousands of colleagues across the UK. In this pivotal role, you will: Annual pay and bonus cycles, ensuring accuracy, and alignment with business performance. Benchmark and position pay competitively Lead executive and long-term incentives Provide data-driven insights, analysing pay trends, equal pay, and gender pay to shape strategy If you're ready to bring your expertise to a household-name brand and help set the standard for compensation excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

AI Product Manager - Senior Consultant / Managing Consultant- Digital Excellence At Capgemini Invent, we believe difference drives change. As inventive transformation consultants, we blend our strategic, creative and scientific capabilities, collaborating closely with clients to deliver cutting edge solutions. Join us to drive transformation tailored to our client's challenges of today and tomorrow. Informed and validated by science and data. Superpowered by creativity and design. All underpinned by technology created with purpose. YOUR ROLE If you are passionate about creating impactful AI solutions that solve real world problems and deliver exceptional user experiences, this is the role for you. You should apply if you have a strong background in building AI products and AI delivery, experience shaping innovative products, and a collaborative mindset that fosters learning and trust. As an AI Product Manager, you will define and execute the vision and strategy for AI products and services, driving measurable value for organisations and end users. You will combine technical understanding with product management excellence, ensuring solutions are user centric, validated through experimentation, and aligned with client needs. WHAT YOU'LL DO We understand that AI technology and applying this in an impactful way is a rapidly changing area. We are interested in people who have developed ideas on how to do this in a wide range of contexts, including formally and informally, alongside professional experience. Explore the Art of the Possible Identify opportunities for emerging AI technologies to transform organisations, create value, and solve real problems. Lead innovation and discovery workshops using design thinking to uncover pain points and generate user focused solutions. Build strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor to understand business objectives and align AI opportunities with strategic goals. Accelerate Impact Test ideas through rapid experimentation and proof of concept (POC) pilots, validating assumptions and iterating based on real user feedback. Translate concepts into clear product definitions and roadmaps, ensuring solutions address root causes and deliver tangible outcomes. Deliver value whilst managing the risks of maintaining responsible and ethical AI products. Champion User Centered Design (UCD) principles throughout the product lifecycle, from ideation to deployment. Enable Change Integrate AI products into existing processes, re imagining operations and enabling new capabilities. Support clients in change management and adoption, ensuring sustainable impact. YOUR PROFILE As a Senior Consultant/Manager in the AI & Product Transformation team, you'll set direction, model best practices, and coach junior team members. Key expectations include: Understanding of AI technologies and architectures, including: Large Language Models (LLMs) and generative AI capabilities. System integration of AI solutions into enterprise landscapes. Expertise in AI compliance, and ethical AI practices. Ability to define data requirements for AI products and ensure quality, security, and privacy. Risk, Security, Privacy & Ethics Awareness of AI specific risks (bias, explainability, adversarial attacks). Ability to embed responsible AI principles and regulatory compliance into product design. Operationalisation and Live Service Management Experience transitioning AI pilots into production environments. Knowledge of monitoring, maintaining, and scaling AI services post launch. Understanding of techniques to deliver AI benefit in live services i.e. via agentic orchestration platforms, AI products within enterprise software platforms Proven ability to define and communicate a clear AI product vision and roadmap. Hands on experience with Design Thinking and User Centered Design (UCD). Ability to lead POC pilots, validate solutions, and iterate based on user feedback. Viewpoint on how to deliver user centric AI that delivers genuine value and ROI Consulting & Relationship Management Strong client facing skills: account management, stakeholder engagement, and trusted advisory. Agile Delivery & Leadership Experience with agile methodologies and tools for managing AI product lifecycles. Ability to mentor and develop others, fostering capability growth within the team. A growth mindset and passion for learning, experimenting, and driving innovation in AI. WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE? We are delighted to have received the "Glassdoor Best Places to work UK' accolade for 4 consecutive years. To see what it's like to work at Capgemini Invent, visit our Glassdoor page . Capgemini Invent offers Consultants a culture of learning, ownership, and focus on value. You'll gain exposure to high profile transformations and gain hands on exposure to leading technologies. Our consultants are formally trained by industry experts in consulting and client delivery. Consultants have access to a vast array for different training and certifications in a variety of areas: Cybersecurity (CISSP, CISM), cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP), and Agile delivery (Scrum Master, Product Owner, Scaled Agile Framework). Capgemini Invent offers you the flexibility to develop various areas of knowledge in technical domains aligned both to your interests and our client's outcomes. Les Fontaines: Capgemini Invent has a unique training environment just outside of Paris, where we can immerse ourselves in thought leadership, share knowledge and build capabilities that will help us and our clients to succeed. We hold monthly showcases of our digital transformation initiatives, sharing knowledge and showing off how the power of technology is impacting our clients. There are monthly team drinks, and it's a chance to connect face to face with the wider team over a few drinks in the city. The monthly team breakfasts give you a different, more relaxed setting to meet up in the office to hear from the leadership, meet colleagues and discuss the trends and insights within the market. Team away days are always a chance to connect with the team, have fun and learn something new. NEED TO KNOW At Capgemini we don't just believe in inclusion, we actively go out to making it a working reality. Driven by our core values and Inclusive Futures for All campaign, we build environments where you can bring you whole self to work. We aim to build an environment where employees can enjoy a positive work life balance. We embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day to day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements. Employee wellbeing is vitally important to us as an organisation. We see a healthy and happy workforce a critical component for us to achieve our organisational ambitions. To help support wellbeing we have trained 'Mental Health Champions' across each of our business areas. We have also invested in wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy. CSR We're also focused on using tech to have a positive social impact. So, we're working to reduce our own carbon footprint and improve everyone's access to a digital world. It's something we're really serious about. In fact, we were even named as one of the world's most ethical companies by the Ethisphere Institute for the 10th year. When you join Capgemini, you'll join a team that does the right thing. Whilst you will have London, Manchester, Newcastle or Glasgow as an office base location, you must be fully flexible in terms of assignment location, as these roles may involve periods of time away from home at short notice. We offer a remuneration package which includes flexible benefits options for you to choose to suit your own personal circumstances and a variable element dependent grade and on company and personal performance. ABOUT CAPGEMINI Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 350,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55 year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end to end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion. Share this page with yourself or people you know Similar job opportunities If this job isn't the right fit for you, explore other opportunities! When you join Capgemini, you don't just start a new job. You become part of something bigger. Learn about how the recruitment process works - how to apply, where to follow your application, and next steps. To help you bring out the best of yourself during the interview process, we've got some great interview tips to share before the big day.

Corporate Tax Advisory Assistant Manager Manchester £42,000 - £50,000 (hybrid work model & wider benefits) We are currently partnering with a Big 4, global leader in professional services who are looking to grow their team with the appointment of a new Assistant Manager for corporate tax, to sit within their Business Tax department and focus on Sports related, international assignments.This firm provides opportunities to work with major multinational clients, including well-known household names headquartered in the US. You will be supporting public and private sector investments, advising on the international tax landscape and M&A for events-based projects.This is a unique opportunity to benefit from a flexible work model and move into a Big 4 firm, that takes pride in giving their consultants high levels of exposure to a diverse portfolio of interesting sports clients. Your New Role: This role is within the Tax Advisory practice, where you will collaborate across service lines, working closely with the Sports Business Group in the Strategy, Risk & Transactions Advisory team. You will facilitate client investments through M&A in major sports transactions, collaborating with governments, public sector entities, and private investors to maximise investment impact and drive economic growth through sport. You will build strong relationships with senior tax and finance leaders across the sports industry and enjoy a varied role with the flexibility to focus on areas that align with your career goals, including tax compliance, reporting, advisory, and transactions. You will manage diverse teams in an inclusive culture, recognising contributions and mentoring junior members to support their development. Why consider this role and firm? Hybrid working policy with the flexibility to work from home for two days per week Exposure to high profile, international sports clientele that are deemed household names Private Medical Insurance Annual Bonus Scheme based on firm wide & personal performance Enhanced Maternity and Paternity (6 months full pay) What you'll need to succeed: ACA/CTA/ACCA qualified You will come from a professional services background and be experienced in advising on transactions, including structuring and diligence. Experience managing and delivering tax advisory projects, including international restructuring, refinancing, transfer pricing, and M&A assignments. While sports industry experience is not required, candidates should show a wide interest in key sports markets. Want to find out more about this role? If you believe that this position is of interest or would like to find out more information, call Victoria Walker on or email As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

Are you a qualified HR professional with experience in employee resourcing? We are seeking a Resourcing Specialist to lead recruitment projects, provide expert HR advice, ensure compliance with employment legislation, and deliver high-quality workforce solutions to support organisational objectives. The role: Support the HR Manager in delivering the resourcing strategy and workforce plan, ensuring organisational staffing needs are met within budget. Lead and manage complex resourcing projects and high-volume recruitment campaigns across the organisation, ensuring effective project planning and delivery. Provide specialist advice to managers and stakeholders on recruitment and resourcing matters, ensuring compliance with employment legislation, policies and best practice. Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process, including designing assessments, managing candidate communications, coordinating interviews, offers and onboarding. Ensure strong governance and compliance, maintaining accurate resourcing systems, records and reports, and supporting audits, FOI requests and statutory returns. Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support recruitment initiatives and organisational resourcing objectives. Drive service improvement and innovation in recruitment, including reviewing processes, developing policies, delivering training and evaluating recruitment campaigns. The Person As the successful candidate you will have the following background and experience: Essential: Qualifications / Membership: Level 5 business-related qualification and CIPD member, or experience in employee resourcing experience with CIPD membership (or working towards it). Experience working in employee resourcing in a large, multi-site organisation, including advising senior shortlisting and interview panels. Skills & Knowledge: Strong employment law knowledge, excellent planning, organisation, attention to detail, and effective written and verbal communication with senior management. What's in it for you? Hourly pay rate £21.09 Meaningful and impactful development work Supportive public sector working environment Hybrid working opportunities Flexible working opportunities Onsite parking To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Meghan Hamilton, Senior Recruitment Consultant on or on email at . MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request. Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs

Corporate / Commercial Paralegal Location: Birmingham city centre Salary: up to £30,000 per annum About the firm: A well-established, award-winning, Lexcel accredited, Legal 500 listed, law firm, established over 90 years ago, with three West Midlands offices. The firm have steadily grown over the years, through 5 acquisitions and their continued investment in technology, as well as staff training and development ensures they remain a modern, forward-thinking employer, able to offer fabulous career prospects and development plans. The firm offer a very supportive, friendly, and professionally rewarding work environment, underpinned by enhanced family friendly policies and commitment to all staff's wellbeing. They do not have an "excessive hours culture" found in many larger firms doing similar quality work. They are very committed to giving employees a good work-life balance, allowing them to thrive at work. What you'll be doing: Supporting a busy Senior Associate Solicitor in matters relating to company commercial transactions and corporate matters including: commercial contracts mergers and acquisitions management buy-outs Dealing with clients including owner-managed businesses and larger organisations Liaising with clients Supporting with administrative duties Use of a legal case management system Who we're looking for: Suitable candidates will have: Law degree 2years'+ experience within a commercial / corporate department of a law firm The desire to progress your career within commercial and/or corporate law The ability to work well as part of a team Experience of using a legal case management system Attention to detail What's on offer: 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays 2 additional days holiday are normally provided at Christmas (usually Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve) Option to purchase up to 3 days additional holiday 8% pension (4% employee contribution, 4% employer) Life Assurance of 4x salary Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme & Bereavement Support helpline Free flu jabs Season Ticket Loans Discounted will writing and conveyancing Note: Salary will be in line with market rate and will be wholly dependent on experience. The information given above is correct to the best of our knowledge For more information, please contact Tracey at Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment About Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment is a family-run, boutique recruitment agency specialising in legal professional and legal support jobs throughout Coventry and Warwickshire, Birmingham and the Midlands. We offer a tailored service, to find the right role and the right cultural fit for our candidates, and rest assured we will never forward your CV to any firm without first gaining your consent. About Your Consultant Tracey is the Owner and Managing Director of Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment, where her focus is on offering a prestigious, consultative, open, and honest service - the way she believes recruitment should be! Tracey's passion for recruitment in the legal sector goes back over thirty years, and today it's stronger than ever. Tracey prides herself on her personalised approach to recruiting and will be on hand to guide you through every stage of the process from initial application through to job offer. You know your career is in great hands with Tracey's experience and expertise. Know anyone who might be interested ? We offer generous bonuses up to £500 for successful referrals. Conditions apply - contact us or view our website for details.

Role: Chef de Partie Location: Suffolk Employer: Award-Winning Destination Restaurant Salary: Up to £40,000 Package Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with an award-winning destination restaurant in Suffolk to recruit a talented Chef de Partie to join their exceptional kitchen brigade. This is an exciting opportunity to work in one of the UK's most highly regarded independent restaurants, known for its outstanding food, creative menus, and commitment to using the very best seasonal ingredients. The kitchen offers a fast-paced but supportive environment where chefs are encouraged to develop their skills and progress their careers. The Package Up to £40,000 package Competitive salary + service charge Excellent tips and earning potential Opportunity to work in a nationally recognised restaurant Supportive and professional kitchen environment Ongoing training and development Career progression opportunities within a respected independent business Why Choose Our Client? This award-winning restaurant has built a national reputation for delivering exceptional modern British cuisine with a focus on high-quality seasonal produce. The kitchen is led by an experienced and passionate team who are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards while nurturing and developing their chefs. Working here offers the chance to be part of a driven, professional brigade in a restaurant that consistently attracts food lovers from across the country. What's Involved? Running a designated section within the kitchen during service Preparing and cooking dishes to the highest standards Maintaining consistency in presentation, flavour, and technique Working with high-quality seasonal ingredients Supporting senior chefs with menu development and daily specials Assisting with stock control and minimising waste Ensuring all food hygiene, allergen, and health & safety standards are followed What We're Looking For Experience as a Chef de Partie in a multi-rosette restaurant or gastropub Passion for fresh, seasonal cooking Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Ability to perform under pressure in a busy kitchen A motivated team player with a genuine desire to develop and progress Sound Like the Role for You? Then we would love to hear from you. Click Apply Now and one of our team will be in touch to discuss this Chef de Partie opportunity in Suffolk. Don't forget to speak to your consultant about our "Recommend a Friend" referral scheme and find out how you could earn up to £250 per recommendation. Consultant: George Smart Job Number: 935379 / INDELITE Job Role: Chef de Partie Location: Suffolk Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

WORKING WITH US The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve. We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris. To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page. ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY We are looking to appoint a new English Consultant to our central team of subject specialists. We want to hear from experienced teachers who have gained experience in a middle leadership role, and who have a track record of raising achievement within a department. The successful applicant will join an established team of specialists, working to further raise standards and further drive improvement across the Harris Federation. The role of English Consultant is an exciting post providing enormous scope for a talented and creative practitioner to work collaboratively across a group of academies. This is a predominantly school based role, with the majority of work focused on supporting our secondary academies across Essex. You will also provide support to London academies when required. Although we aim to schedule work locally, candidates must be able to commute regularly to Essex for this role and be willing to travel across the trust when necessary. The Harris Federation central office is located near East and West Croydon stations, which is where occasional meetings will be held that you will be required to attend. Flexibility and a willingness to travel are essential. MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY The role will be multi-faceted and involve coaching and mentoring, sharing of best practice, developing robust improvement strategies, assisting Harris academies in recruitment and selection, helping to establish new departments or lead rapid recovery where required. Our central team consultants work strategically with Principals, senior leadership teams and support academy departments to improve standards and the outcomes for our students. As a senior leader, you will have the opportunity to develop and advance your career within a Federation established in developing practitioners and nurturing excellent future leaders. You will have unrivalled opportunities for progression; whatever your aspirations as a senior leader, our Teaching School Alliance provides a range of bespoke courses and qualifications, including our Aspiring Leaders NPQSL and NPQH programmes to help you achieve your ambitions more quickly. The Federation operates twin Teaching Schools as well as a number of highly successful CPD Networks, and the post holder would have the opportunity to play a key role in this work. We are looking for an experienced teacher with a deep passion for their subject. Our consultant roles are suitable for those with management experience (ideally but not necessarily at Head of Department level or alternatively be an aspirant Leading Practitioner). The post would suit an ambitious middle leader looking either to broaden their subject expertise and responsibilities, or who may be considering a future leadership pathway to their first headship. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR The post would suit an ambitious middle leader seeking to broaden their subject expertise and responsibilities, or someone considering a future leadership pathway towards their first headship. Although based at Harris Federation offices near East and West Croydon stations, your time will be spent working across academies in both London and Essex. We look for talented individuals who want to be a part of transforming education in Londonand Essex, and helping create exceptional places of learning. The successful applicant will be resilient, creative and a dynamic practitioner, and must hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant degree. You will be fully supported through a comprehensive Induction Programme both within and across the Harris Federation. APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION Should you have any questions about this role, please contact Kassy O'Keefe via email. Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date. When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application. A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received. OUR VISION & VALUES Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed. We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that's why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including: Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression Annual performance and loyalty bonus Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans

A senior tax professional is sought to join a leading international accountancy firm within a well-established regional office. The role sits within a growing Corporate and Business Tax function and offers a strong advisory focus, working directly with partners and specialist teams to support owner managed businesses, groups, and family run enterprises. This is a visible position with genuine influence over client outcomes, team development, and future growth. Job Title : Mixed Tax Manager/Senior Manager Job Type : Permanent Location : Godalming Salary : £67,000 - £91,000 Reference no : 15988 Senior Accountant - Benefits 25 days core holiday Enhanced maternity/paternity Enhanced pension Competitive salary which is regularly reviewed Incentive programme for new clients and staff introductions Life assurance and health cash plan Employee assistance programme Hybrid and flexible working Mixed Tax Manager/Senior Manager - About The Role This position combines hands-on advisory work with responsibility for managing delivery and quality across a varied client portfolio. You will act as a trusted adviser to clients, lead tax projects from scoping through to completion, and work closely with colleagues across tax, general practice, legal, and financial planning. Alongside advisory work, you will oversee relevant compliance activity and support the development of junior team members. Key responsibilities: Lead tax advisory engagements for owner managed businesses, groups, and family owned clients Identify planning opportunities and manage projects from initial discussions through to implementation Provide integrated tax advice across corporation tax, income tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, and related areas Support business restructurings and transactions, including group reorganisations and shareholder planning Prepare and review technical documentation, including HMRC clearances and valuation related work Advise on employee share arrangements and growth structures, working alongside valuation specialists where required Support clients with reliefs and incentive schemes, including advance assurance applications Review complex corporation tax returns and oversee compliance work delivered by junior team members Act as a technical point of contact for wider practice teams, responding to queries arising from client work Contribute to business development activity alongside partners Coach, review, and develop junior members of the tax team, maintaining high technical standards The successful Mixed Tax Manager/Senior Manager will have: CTA qualification ACA or ACCA qualification is preferred Strong experience in corporate, OMB, or mixed tax environments Proven advisory experience alongside a solid compliance background Confidence reviewing complex work and supervising junior staff Strong technical knowledge with a commercial approach to problem solving Excellent communication skills and confidence dealing directly with clients Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver work to deadlines A proactive mindset and willingness to take ownership of work and relationships Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful. Refer a friend If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)

Finance Manager £50,000-£60,000 Manufacturing SAP Hybrid We're recruiting a Finance Manager to join a large, complex manufacturing operation supporting both commercial and regulated programmes. This is a hands-on role combining strong technical finance with real operational business partnering. You'll work closely with production, engineering, and procurement teams, providing insight, control, and challenge across cost, performance, and cash. What you'll be doing Partnering with operational leaders to drive cost control and performance improvement Leading budgeting, forecasting, and monthly performance reviews Owning month-end close: journals, accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reviews, and management accounts Analysing labour and machine efficiency within a manufacturing environment Managing intercompany transactions, fixed assets, and IFRS 16 leases Overseeing cash flow, working capital, treasury, and short-term forecasting Supporting audits, VAT, statutory reporting, and banking requirements Driving continuous improvement across finance and purchase-to-pay processes Systems & experience SAP experience is highly desirable Strong Excel skills Background in manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, or industrial environments preferred Leadership Line management of AP and AR teams Mentoring junior finance staff and apprentices Deputising for the senior finance lead when required About you Qualified (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) Proven Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant experience Confident business partner with strong stakeholder engagement skills Comfortable working in a fast-paced, operationally focused environment Please put your home postcode on your CV when applying. Our recruitment tech uses this to make sure your CV is reviewed by the relevant consultant, for the relevant job(s), in the relevant geography. Macildowie are a recruitment business working on behalf of a client to recruit this role. Your personal data may be forwarded to that client company as part of the application process. If you would like information on how we will process your data please go to our website (macildowie) and view our fair processing notices which are located at the bottom of the page under privacy policies. Within the fair processing notice for Candidates there is guidance on how to amend your contact preferences or exercise your rights relating to personal data. We can't provide direct links as email address and website urls within our job adverts are removed by some of the websites on which we advertise. Macildowie is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a rich history of enhancing the careers of professionals across the Midlands and the Northern Home Counties. We have an unrivalled understanding of the local market place and recruit for the majority of the region's premier employers. To search for all of our live jobs please visit us at macildowie.

Joining a dedicated personal tax team, you will work closely with clients across a wide range of personal tax matters, taking responsibility for a more varied and technical workload. The role will include plenty of personal tax compliance work, but there will also be a strong focus on advisory matters and supporting clients with more complex issues. This is a largely client facing position, so you will be expected to build strong relationships, handle queries confidently, and provide a high standard of service. Reporting into senior leadership within the team, you will take on more responsibility than a junior member of staff and play an important role in the delivery of work across the portfolio Job Title: Personal Tax Adviser Job Type: Permanent Location: Camberley Salary: £40,000 - £65,000 Reference no: 16018 Personal Tax Adviser - Benefits 25 days holiday Hybrid working Largely client facing role with technical responsibility Exposure to complex personal tax matters Clear progression within an established tax team Personal Tax Adviser - About The Role Joining a dedicated personal tax team, you will work closely with clients across a wide range of personal tax matters, taking responsibility for a more varied and technical workload. The role will include plenty of personal tax compliance work, but there will also be a strong focus on advisory matters and supporting clients with more complex issues. This is a largely client facing position, so you will be expected to build strong relationships, handle queries confidently, and provide a high standard of service. Reporting into senior leadership within the team, you will take on more responsibility than a junior member of staff and play an important role in the delivery of work across the portfolio. Key responsibilities: Managing a portfolio of personal tax clients Preparing and reviewing self assessment tax returns Supporting clients with a range of personal tax queries Advising on more technical personal tax matters Building and maintaining strong client relationships Liaising with colleagues across the wider tax team Reviewing work and supporting more junior team members where appropriate Assisting with trusts work as part of the wider role The successful Personal Tax Adviser will have: ATT qualified Previous experience within a UK accountancy practice in personal tax Experience managing personal tax compliance work Exposure to more technical personal tax matters Strong communication skills and a confident client facing approach The ability to manage workload effectively and work with a good level of autonomy A genuine interest in progressing within personal tax Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful. Refer a friend If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)