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Job Title: Assistant Town Planner Town Planner Location: Newcastle Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected, employee-owned planning consultancy with the appointment of a Junior Planning Consultant to join their growing Newcastle office. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your planning career within a supportive, high-performing team working on a diverse portfolio of projects across the UK. The Role As a Planning Consultant, you will play a key role in supporting senior colleagues while also taking ownership of smaller projects. You'll work on a wide variety of schemes and gain valuable exposure to clients, complex sites, and the full planning process. Your responsibilities will typically include: Supporting senior staff on major projects and helping drive them forward Managing smaller planning applications Conducting research, analysis, and site assessments Preparing planning appraisals, reports, submissions, and development plan representations Drafting planning applications and contributions to Environmental Statements Liaising with planning officers, consultees, third parties, and fellow professionals Building and maintaining strong client relationships Developing creative and effective planning solutions Taking responsibility for smaller projects from inception to completion Staying up to date with planning policy and practice Attending external events and delivering presentations where required About You The ideal candidate will: Hold a degree in a relevant discipline with a strong interest in town planning Demonstrate a solid understanding of planning principles Be a natural problem-solver with strong analytical ability Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills Be confident in technical writing and presentations Bring creativity, initiative, and enthusiasm This role would suit a Graduate or Junior Planning Consultant looking to build their experience, or a Planning Consultant seeking the next step in their career. What's on Offer Our client provides: Excellent opportunities for career progression Highly competitive salaries Annual bonuses Pension contributions Private healthcare Payment of professional fees Flexible working arrangements, combining office and home working Supportive, collaborative culture within an employee-owned consultancy Additional benefits associated with Employee Ownership Trust status, including tax-free bonuses You'll join a consultancy that champions work-life balance, invests in staff wellbeing, and empowers employees to take an active role in the direction of the business. Interested? To find out more, or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). CVs and informal enquiries are welcome.

Our client, a fast growing and ambitious organisation, is looking for a Marketing Assistant to join their dynamic marketing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a creative and motivated individual looking to build a long term career in marketing, branding, and digital communications. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, creativity, and working in a results driven environment. You will gain hands on experience across digital marketing, campaigns, content creation, and analytics while working closely with experienced marketing professionals. Key Responsibilities: Support the planning and execution of marketing campaigns across digital and offline channels Assist with social media management, content creation, and scheduling Help create marketing materials including emails, presentations, and promotional content Conduct market research and competitor analysis to support marketing strategy Track campaign performance and assist with reporting and insights Support website updates, email marketing, and CRM activities Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to deliver campaigns on time Skills and Experience: Strong communication and organisational skills Creative mindset with attention to detail Interest in marketing, branding, or digital media Basic knowledge of social media platforms and marketing tools is an advantage Comfortable using Microsoft Office; familiarity with Canva or similar tools is a plus Degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field preferred but not essential Suitable for graduates or candidates with up to 1 to 2 years experience What Our Client Offers: Competitive salary with clear progression opportunities Structured training and ongoing professional development Exposure to real world marketing campaigns and brand strategy Supportive, energetic, and collaborative team culture Hybrid or flexible working options depending on role requirements Opportunity to grow into roles such as Marketing Executive or Digital Marketing Specialist Why Apply This is a fantastic opportunity to kick start or accelerate your marketing career. You will gain valuable hands on experience, develop in demand skills, and work in an environment that values creativity, growth, and ambition. Apply now to take the next step in your marketing career.

Director of Digital Salary: Up to £96,116 plus Benefits Location: Hybrid - 3 days on Campus Contract: Permanent The University of Gloucestershire is a vibrant, modern institution spanning campuses in Cheltenham and Gloucester, serving over 11,000 students with 900 dedicated staff. Building on a proud heritage dating back to 1847, the University combines academic excellence with a strong focus on innovation, community partnership and practical, real-world learning. We are entering a new phase of ambition and transformation, strengthening our digital foundations and deepening our role within a growing regional ecosystem shaped by cyber innovation, research partnerships and the Golden Valley development. Digital is a core strategic priority for the University. It underpins how students learn, how our academics teach and conduct research, how our services operate ad how we contribute to the wider business and cyber community across Gloucestershire, if not nationally. Our ambition is to become a truly digitally connected university - one where technology enables excellence across every part of our mission and that is why we are seeking a Director of Digital to help drive this ambition. About the role As a member of the University's senior leadership team, the Director of Digital will shape and deliver a clear digital strategy that complements the University's wider ambitions to become a truly digitally connected institution. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and Pro Vice-Chancellor, the role leads a multidisciplinary team of over 40 colleagues across Digital Services and IT Operations & Security, with two direct reports. The Director will oversee the successful delivery of key transformation priorities, including cloud migration of core corporate systems such as Finance, HR and student platforms, while embedding modern, secure and resilient technology foundations. In this role you will also champion the effective use of data and insight to inform decision-making, service improvement and performance across the University. With a strong focus on best practice, modern ways of working, emerging technologies and AI, the role works closely with academic and professional services leaders - including in support of digitally enabled and cyber focused academic programmes - as well as external suppliers and regional partners (including local businesses and the cyber community) to ensure digital capability enables excellent student experience, effective services and long-term institutional impact. This is a rare opportunity to join the University at a pivotal moment with a clear mandate, senior sponsorship and the scale to make a lasting difference to how digital shapes education, services and the wider region. Could this be you? What you will bring/Essential Criteria You will bring a compelling blend of strategic vision, technical understanding and people-focused leadership. In particular, you will demonstrate: 1.Digital Strategy, Transformation & Delivery Proven experience setting and delivering an organisation-wide digital strategy aligned to corporate objectives, leading multi-year transformation programmes (including new ways of working) and operating confidently with executive teams and governing bodies to translate vision into sustained measurable outcomes. 2. Core Technology Platforms, Infrastructure & Modernisation A strong track record of modernising complex technology landscapes, including cloud migration, SaaS adoption, legacy renewal and the effective application of emerging technologies and AI to improve service quality, resilience and efficiency. 3. People Leadership & Capability Uplift Experience leading multidisciplinary digital and IT functions with clear accountability for performance, KPIs and outcomes whilst developing an inclusive and high performing team. A strong track record of driving cultural change, embedding modern delivery and operating models whilst being the champion for digital data uplifting digital capability and confidence across an organisation. 4. Operational Resilience, Risk & Cyber Oversight Executive-level accountability for digital operations, infrastructure and cybersecurity, with the ability to balance service continuity, risk management and regulatory requirements while designing platforms fit for the future. 5. Commercial Acumen, Value for Money & Partnerships Strong commercial judgement, with experience of managing budgets, suppliers and contracts, securing value for money and building productive partnerships with external organisations, local businesses and sector networks to deliver shared outcomes. 6. Influence, Credibility & Cross-Sector Collaboration Excellent influencing and communication skills, with the presence and credibility to engage a diverse range of leaders, suppliers and external partners We welcome applications from candidates with senior digital leadership experience gained outside higher education, including the public, private, regulatory, health or third sectors. How to Apply Applications should be submitted no later than Monday 9th March at 09:00. To find out more about the role and how to apply, please click Apply where you can register and apply. When applying, please ensure that you provide the following information: Your CV A supporting statement (of not more than 2 pages) detailing how you can address the 6 Essential Criteria above (please see full criteria in the job description) Our executive search partners, GatenbySanderson, will be handling all applications and conducting initial interviews with candidates. They would be delighted to speak with you to help provide further insight into the role and support with your application. For an informal and confidential conversation, please do reach out to Sarah Luxford or Manjit Mundair-Lalli to set up a call: . Should you have any issues with your application process, please contact Closing date: 9am, Monday 9th March 2026 Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruitment We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and equitable workforce. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those who are currently under represented in senior leadership across digital professions. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Terms of employment: Full time, permanent Position Location: Remote, in the UK. Candidates should be prepared to travel to London once a month for in person team meet ups. Please note that travel for these routine office visits is self funded. Occasional travel to Animal Equality events may be required, with all associated expenses fully covered. Line Manager: Executive Director WHO WE ARE Animal Equality is an international animal protection organisation working with society, governments and companies to end cruelty to farmed animals. Animal Equality has offices in the United Kingdom, United States, Germany, Italy, Spain, Mexico, Brazil and India. Animal Equality releases investigative materials captured from inside factory farms and slaughterhouses, exposing the conditions that farmed animals face around the world. We publish our findings on television, in newspapers and online. We routinely secure mainstream media coverage, including on the BBC, ITV, Sky news, The Times, the Guardian, New York Times and many more. Animal Equality also advocates for political change. Our current campaigns include a UK ban on foie gras imports, increased enforcement of existing animal protection laws, legal protections for farmed fish, and Government subsidies for transitioning towards a plant based food system. We focus on farmed animals because of the scale and severity of the issue. More than a billion animals are confined and killed for human consumption every year in the UK. Farmed animals also often suffer in some of the worst ways: pigs typically endure painful mutilations, many chickens die of heart attacks, fish are confined in underwater cages, and some farmed animals are victims of deliberate abuse and neglect. But the problem is solvable! By utilising effective campaigning strategies, Animal Equality is having an impact for animals around the world and building a future where all animals are respected and protected, and are no longer exploited for human consumption. Animal Equality UK's current key campaigns include: Strengthening enforcement of animal protection laws Halting the expansion of Scotland's salmon farming industry Achieving a ban on foie gras imports Securing species specific slaughter legislation for fish Inspiring the public to eat plants, not animals ABOUT THE ROLE Animal Equality's campaigns have driven Parliamentary debates, legal victories, policy shifts, corporate commitments, mainstream media coverage, and inspired thousands of individuals to change their diets. We are seeking a creative, driven, and strategic Campaigns Coordinator to deliver our current high impact campaigns with a view to exposing the cruel animal agriculture industries, influencing decision makers, and mobilising the public to create lasting change for farmed animals. Working closely with team members, the Campaigns Coordinator will design and deliver imaginative campaigns while working in alignment with the organisation's wider mission: to end factory farming. The role requires initiative, creativity, tenacity, and a solutions focused mindset, as well as the discipline to execute projects effectively and professionally. The Campaigns Coordinator will report to the Executive Director and work closely with others across our UK and international teams. The appointee will play a key role in coordinating and inspiring volunteers and external stakeholders. The Campaigns Coordinator will have opportunities to travel across the UK and internationally to organise and lead peaceful demonstrations, ensuring Animal Equality maintains a visible, strategic, and compelling presence at key decision making moments. While not common, occasional evening or weekend work may be necessary to support campaigning activities. Any additional hours worked and agreed with your Manager can be reclaimed as TOIL. JOB DESCRIPTION General Responsibilities Campaign delivery: Drive Animal Equality's high impact campaigns, bringing the plight of farmed animals into the public consciousness. Plan, coordinate, and implement imaginative and effective campaign actions that influence policy makers, businesses, philanthropists, and the public. Produce clear, compelling, and engaging campaign resources. Stakeholder management: Build and maintain strong relationships with decision makers, experts, regulators, allied organisations, and members of the public to strengthen campaign outcomes. Volunteer mobilisation: Grow and energise our Animal Protectors network through training, regular newsletter communication, and opportunities for online and in person action. Peaceful protest coordination: Organise creative, non violent demonstrations and direct actions that advance campaign objectives and attract media coverage. Research and uncovering malpractice: Conduct desk based research, including FOI requests and collaboration with academics, to uncover questionable industry and regulatory practices, and inform evidence based campaigns. Uncover scandals through desk based research: Using Freedom of Information requests, conducting research, working with academics, and liaising with concerned members of the public, support the release of exposés that demonstrate the reality of animal agriculture. Media generation: Work with Animal Equality's Marketing and Communications teams to design noteworthy content, ensure strong campaign narratives, and maximise media exposure. Support our digital campaigning work: Work alongside colleagues in our international Marketing and Communication Departments to engage the public through our multi channel communication strategy. Assist with the development of content for our website, social media, YouTube and other platforms to successfully share plans and updates in relation to Animal Equality's campaign priorities. Project management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and objectives are met. Campaign evaluation: Monitor, measure, and report on campaign impact, adapting tactics as needed to ensure effectiveness. Policy oversight: Stay informed about relevant political and legislative developments to identify opportunities and risks for our campaigns. Represent Animal Equality's culture: Support Animal Equality's life saving work by producing high quality output, embracing and representing the organisation's culture principles proudly at all times, and supporting our philanthropic efforts. Support with other ad hoc duties as requested by your line manager. Individual Attributes Required You are a professional, confident, and resilient campaigner who thrives in a fast paced environment and is committed to Animal Equality's objectives. You are adaptable, with excellent interpersonal skills, and a positive outlook. You are curious, creative, and agile, able to think outside the box and solve problems. You can move seamlessly between big picture strategy and on the ground delivery, bringing fresh ideas and relentless energy to every project. You actively seek constructive feedback and use it to continuously improve your work. You show ownership and a growth mindset that is focused on improving the world for farmed animals. Knowledge of farmed animal issues and alignment with Animal Equality's mission is a must, as is professionalism, adaptability, and discretion. You must have a minimum of three years' experience in campaigning, advocacy, or directly related fields, with a proven ability to design and deliver successful campaigns. Holiday entitlement equal to 33 days per year (including standard public holidays). Personalised Employee Assistance Program (EAP): an Animal Equality funded benefit that offers employees confidential counselling and advice on a wide range of work and personal issues. The program offers several services, such as a 24/7 confidential helpline and expert Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Flexible hours, with the option to start between 8am-10am and finish between 4pm-6pm. Able Futures Support: The service is a nine month, practical and confidential support service for employees whose circumstances or mental health may impact their wellbeing or work. Employees can work with a mental health professional to deepen their understanding of how their mental health may impact them and will build coping skills and resilience to thrive at work. Yearly stipend to access learning and development resources, to help employees further grow their personal and professional skills. A free vegan lunch every month at the Animal Equality monthly meetups. APPLY NOW Complete the application form below. Applications should comprise a full curriculum vitae, an accompanying cover letter, and answers to the following questions: Why do you want to work for Animal Equality? What will you bring to Animal Equality? The deadline for applications is Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The interview process comprises a multiple stage interview and Skills Test. The appointment process will run throughout February and April, with a view to Animal Equality UK making an offer to the successful candidate shortly after. Address Line 1 Address Line 2 City Postcode Country Email Address Phone Number CV Max. file size: 3 MB. Max. file size: 3 MB. Application Questions Please upload your responses to the questions: 1. Why do you want to work for Animal Equality? 2. What will you bring to Animal Equality . click apply for full job details

Location: Cheshire East (Hybrid working available) Salary: Executive Grade (CX) - Competitive package Reporting to: Chief Executive Cheshire East Council is looking for an exceptional Executive Director - Place to join their Executive Leadership Team at a pivotal point in their journey. This is a rare opportunity to play a defining role in shaping the future of place, growth and communities across the borough. This role offers genuine strategic influence, visibility at the highest level, and the chance to leave a lasting legacy across planning, regeneration, housing, infrastructure and economic growth. The Opportunity As Executive Director - Place, you will provide collective leadership across the Council, working closely with elected Members, senior officers, partners and stakeholders to deliver ambitious outcomes for residents, businesses and communities. You will lead the development and delivery of a new spatial framework, bringing together planning, regeneration, transport, housing and infrastructure to unlock sustainable growth and investment. Alongside this, you will drive economic development strategies that support long-term financial resilience and inclusive prosperity. This is a role for a confident, visible leader who can balance strategic vision with operational grip, while championing collaboration, innovation and high performance. Key Responsibilities Lead a broad portfolio including planning, regeneration, housing, infrastructure, transport and economic development. Shape and deliver the Council's spatial framework to support sustainable growth and thriving communities. Drive economic growth strategies to secure investment, regeneration and revenue generation. Act as the Council's senior lead in engagement with developers, businesses, partners and statutory bodies. Ensure the Council meets all statutory responsibilities relating to housing, homelessness and planning. Provide strong corporate leadership as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, contributing to cross-cutting priorities and organisational change. Lead large, complex services and budgets, ensuring value for money, strong governance and effective risk management. Champion equality, diversity and inclusion across service delivery and workforce leadership. About You We are keen to speak with senior leaders who can demonstrate: Substantial leadership experience at a senior level within local government or a similarly complex organisation. A strong track record of leading large, multi-disciplinary services with significant budgets and resources. Deep understanding of the local government landscape, including political, legal and financial frameworks. Proven experience of partnership working with Members, senior stakeholders, developers and external agencies. Strong commercial acumen, with experience identifying growth opportunities and delivering value for money. The ability to inspire, engage and empower teams while driving transformation and continuous improvement. A clear commitment to equality, diversity and inclusive leadership. A relevant professional qualification (or equivalent senior-level experience) and evidence of continued professional development are essential. Why Apply? This is a genuinely influential executive role with the scope to shape place-making at scale. If you are looking for your next strategic leadership challenge - one where you can combine vision, delivery and purpose - this role should be firmly on your radar.

Sales Executive - Spanish Speaking (Latin America Focus) Immediate Start London Office-Based Are you a driven, ambitious Spanish speaker ready to build high-value business relationships across Latin America? We're a dynamic, growing UK company headquartered in London, specialising in premium conferences and events that bring together senior stakeholders from the public sector, government, and leading private companies across Latin America. We're seeking a proactive Sales Executive to join our team immediately and drive new business growth by securing sponsorship packages and tickets through targeted outbound sales. This is an office-based role in London with real opportunities for international travel and career progression. Key Responsibilities Reserach own leads Proactively generate and qualify new leads through high-volume cold calling and outreach Sell high-value sponsorship packages and tickets to senior decision-makers in private corporate organisations Build and maintain a strong pipeline to consistently meet and exceed individual sales targets What We Offer Competitive base salary up to £26,000 (depending on experience and proven track record) Uncapped commission with realistic first-year earnings of £12,000-£18,000+ on top of base (with strong potential to earn significantly more as you ramp up) 28 days annual leave Full training and hands-on support from our experienced Director Genuine career progression in a fast-growing business Ongoing incentives including team lunch, parties, poker nights and rewards. Exciting opportunities to travel to our prestigious events across Latin America and network with C-level executives from both public and private sectors What We're Looking For Full professional fluency in Spanish (required) Highly motivated, competitive, and results-driven mindset. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, sales-focused environment. Experience in sales (cold calling), business development, or customer service is beneficial but not essential. If you're energised by building new business, thrive in a target-driven environment, and want to be part of an exciting growth story with international exposure, this is an outstanding opportunity to join us at a pivotal time. Apply today or contact us for more information. We're reviewing applications immediately - don't miss out! Direct applicants only. No agencies or third-party recruiters, please.

With a no limits approach, we can rise to any challenge. Whatever the question, the concern, or the risk, we can get the right people in a room and find the right answer. Our collective power is also helping us to change the insurance narrative - doing right by our clients while using insurance as a tool to build resilience for individuals, businesses and communities. From pro bono work to insuring COVID-19 vaccine development to de-risking the carbon market, we're using our skills, knowledge, and networks to make a difference and speed positive change in the world around us.We are actively looking for a Commercial Account Executive to join our Howden Consumer & Local Commercial team. Our local Commercial team have grown rapidly over the last 14 years', and we now have over 200 people within the team across the UK. In this role you will be responsible for building rapport with new and existing clients, who could range from sole traders, through to the MD/CEO of a large organisation, and working closely with the Branch Manager to achieve objectives. About you: You will have experience winning new business and building long lasting relationships with B2B clients. You must have a passion for developing business through marketing, community engagement, networking, client meetings, just to name a few - the stronger our presence in the market, the more successful you will be. You will be tenacious and have a business curiosity, as this will allow you to identify and explore new business opportunities to drive the best possible outcome for our clients You are willing to learn, as every day will be different. This is a great opportunity to progress your career as a Commercial Account Executive and become further your professional qualifications. You are consultative, have the ability to question effectively and will be an active listener, you will take the time to fully understand client requirements and be able to advise on products and solutions - always identifying opportunities, but more importantly, looking for a 'path to yes' Rewards: We believe that great work and dedication should be rewarded, that's why we offer: 22 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing through length of service A set of core benefits, designed with your health and financial protection in mind: Life Assurance up to 4x salary, protecting your loved ones in case the worst should happen Income protection, guaranteeing an income for up to 5 years in the event of an illness or injury Contributory pension scheme - 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution, rising to 5% & 5% in April 2025 Access to a Healthcare Cashplan, which gives you access to a variety of health related benefits Access to a host of lifestyle and financial benefits that you can choose from: Discounts on gym membership across the UK Salary sacrifice schemes - Travel Insurance, Cycle to Work, Car leasing, Technology purchase Access to discounted personal health policies - Critical illness, private medical, dental plans A range of insurance products available commission free, including home, motor, travel and specialist vehicles Access to hundreds of high-street retailer discounts

Audit RI Director - Reading Job Summary The Audit RI Director is a pivotal leadership role responsible for overseeing internal audit functions within the organisation's risk and compliance framework. This position involves developing and implementing audit strategies to ensure adherence to regulatory standards, optimise financial integrity, and mitigate operational risks. The ideal candidate will possess strong analysis skills, extensive experience in financial management, and proficiency with accounting software, contributing to the organisation's overall governance and control environment. Requirements You must have prior UK Accountancy practice experience and hold Approved Audit Responsible Individual (RI) status. Duties Act as a Responsible Individual (RI) for audit engagements, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and professional standards Lead and manage audit teams, overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of audits in accordance with firm policies and regulatory requirements Ensure audits are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards Provide strategic advice on financial reporting and accounting practices Serve as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of clients, building strong relationships and delivering exceptional client service Support client retention and business growth by identifying opportunities to provide additional services Develop and implement strategies to expand the client base, including cross-selling services, generating referrals, and networking within the business community Oversee audit and accounts processes to ensure regulatory compliance and mitigate risks associated with client engagements Manage, mentor, and develop colleagues within the Audit & Accounts team, offering technical guidance and supporting their professional development Skills ACA, ACCA, or an equivalent recognised professional qualification Approved Audit Responsible Individual (RI) status Substantial audit experience gained within a professional services environment Comprehensive understanding of applicable regulatory and professional standards Outstanding technical proficiency in audit and financial reporting Strong track record in client relationship management and business development Proven leadership capability, with the ability to inspire, mentor, and develop teams A successful candidate will have strong Audit experience in UK practice with RI status Apply today to be considered immediately! If you're seeing this advert, the position is still open - but likely not for long! Not quite the right role for you? We're here to help find something that is ! RSVP - Elle Adams/ Recruitment Solutions

Are you an experienced technical leader ready for your next major career move? Our client-a well-established, high-performing environmental consultancy-is seeking a Technical Director to drive business growth while providing expert oversight of environmental impact assessments (EIA) across hydrology, water resources and peatland management. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned professional who enjoys leading technically complex work, developing teams, and influencing large-scale renewable and infrastructure projects. Strong performance in this role offers a clear pathway to enhanced discretionary bonuses and a future position as a Company Director. About the Company Our client is a specialist SME delivering hydrology, water resources and peat management EIA chapters for nationally significant renewable energy and transport infrastructure projects, including onshore wind, solar, hydropower and major transport schemes. You will work closely with the company's Directors in a strategic role central to the continued growth of the business. Who We're Looking For The ideal candidate will be chartered with CIWEM, IEMA or ICE, and have a strong track record in assessing the impacts of development on hydrological features, peatland habitats and geomorphology. You will be a confident technical authority, an effective mentor and a proactive business developer capable of shaping your sector of the business. Key Responsibilities as Technical Director: Act as Project Executive for major water environment assessments across wind farms, solar farms, hydropower, transport and development projects. Provide technical leadership, quality assurance, and oversight of project outputs and processes. Develop in-house technical capability in your specialist areas. Mentor and support junior staff toward professional chartership. Undertake line management duties, including performance reviews and development planning. Build strong working relationships internally and externally, representing the company with confidence and authority. Stay fully up to date with the regulatory framework and influence its application within your sector. Manage your own workload and that of your team, typically across up to 10 concurrent projects. Lead projects and bids up to 100k in value. Develop and deliver a marketing plan to grow your sector, with realistic growth targets linked to bonus incentives. Location The role is based in Cardiff , though remote working will be considered for candidates able to bring business development advantages from other locations. What's on Offer 40.5 days annual leave Tax-free bonuses for all staff plus a separate performance-related bonus scheme Generous pension contributions (5% employer, rising annually after 5 years to a maximum of 10%) Cycle to Work scheme Health plan, including cashback for routine healthcare, virtual GP access and counselling An annual 'Environment Day' to support environmental or educational volunteering Flexible working hours Full support for professional membership

Head of Finance Location: Midlands Leicester or Birmingham (hybrid working) Salary: £48,500 per annum , FTE 37.5 hours (we will also consider a 4-day / 30-hour week ) Contract: Permanent (we will consider interim-to-permanent arrangements) Join a charity fighting hunger, tackling waste and creating opportunities We are a forward-looking regional charity working across the Midlands to fight hunger, tackle food waste and create opportunities for people and communities. We believe no one should go hungry when good food is going to waste, and that everyone deserves the chance to thrive. We are now looking for a Head of Finance to join our Senior Leadership Team and play a central role in ensuring our financial strength, sustainability and growth so we can maximise our social impact. The role As Head of Finance, you will be the organisation s lead financial expert, reporting directly to the Chief Executive and working closely with fellow senior leaders and Trustees. You will provide the financial insight and leadership that underpins strategic decisions and day-to-day operations. You will: Lead the development and delivery of the organisation s financial strategy , ensuring long-term sustainability and supporting our strategic priorities and business plans. Oversee all aspects of financial management , including budgeting, forecasting, management accounts and statutory accounts. Lead on financial reporting and liaison with the Trustee Board , including servicing and advising the Trustee Finance Committee . Ensure strong financial controls , including procurement, credit control, cash flow management, payroll and systems that support growth. Take responsibility for statutory and regulatory financial compliance , including HMRC requirements and charity/company reporting. Provide clear, insightful financial analysis to support decision-making, funding applications and operational improvement. Work closely with budget holders across the organisation, building financial understanding, ownership and accountability. Lead, support and develop a small Finance team of two (Finance Officer and Finance Assistant). This is a highly impactful role where your work will directly enable the charity to reach more people, make better use of surplus food, and create meaningful opportunities in communities across the Midlands. About you We are looking for a values-led finance leader who is motivated by using their skills for positive social impact. You will bring: Significant experience in a senior financial and management accounting role , with responsibility for budgets, management and statutory accounts, controls and reporting. Experience of leading a finance function , including oversight of payroll and pensions. Strong skills in financial planning, analysis, forecasting and budgeting , and the ability to communicate clearly and confidently with senior leaders and Trustees. Experience of working with or supporting a Board or Finance Committee , providing clear, insightful information and advice. Confident use of Excel and finance systems to produce robust, timely and accurate information. A proven ability to lead and develop a team , building a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture. Excellent interpersonal skills able to influence, challenge and support colleagues at all levels. A collaborative, solutions-focused approach and the ability to manage competing priorities. We welcome candidates who are: Professionally qualified in accountancy or who can demonstrate equivalent experience. From any sector charity experience is not essential . We are very open to candidates bringing transferable skills from commercial, public or other not-for-profit environments , with a commitment to learning charity-specific requirements (such as charity/SORP accounting) as part of your induction. What we offer A Midlands base in either Leicester or Birmingham , with hybrid working . Salary of £48,500 per annum (FTE, 37.5 hours), with 4-day / 30-hour week options considered . The expectation of a cost of living increase from April . The opportunity to be part of the Senior Leadership Team , shaping the future direction and impact of the organisation. A chance to use your finance expertise to directly support people facing hunger, poverty and barriers to work , while reducing food waste. Inclusion and accessibility We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves and perform at their best. We warmly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and sectors, including those who may not have worked in a charity before. We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you. We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Recruitment Manager - Call & Contact Centre Team Glasgow £35,000 - £45,000 + Car Allowance, Commission & Benefits We're growing our Commercial division in Glasgow and are looking for an experienced Recruitment Manager to lead and build our Call & Contact team. If you enjoy developing people, driving performance, and building a desk alongside your team, this could be a great next step. Search is an established UK recruitment business with strong national coverage and long-standing client relationships. With continued investment and ambitious growth plans, now is a great time to join us - particularly within our Commercial specialism across Scotland. You'll be stepping into a division with real opportunity - warm client relationships, cross-team collaboration, and the freedom to shape your own direction. We don't believe in over-engineering management - we back good leaders, give them support and autonomy, and let them build. What you'll be doing Leading and developing a Commercial Call & Contact recruitment team Billing and building your own market alongside your team Growing client relationships and opening new business opportunities Hiring, coaching and mentoring consultants Shaping the direction and culture of your team You'll have the autonomy to build your team the way you think it should be built, with the backing, tools and investment to support it. For your first six months, there's also a 0% threshold on your billings, plus commission linked to your team's performance. We're keen to speak with people who Have strong recruitment experience in Commercial, Contact Centre or similar markets Have managed - or are ready to step up and manage - a team Enjoy the sales side of recruitment and lead from the front Want real ownership and the chance to grow something What you'll get in return Competitive salary, car allowance and uncapped commission 0% threshold for your first six months Private healthcare through Vitality Clear, structured career progression - with genuine Director pathways High achiever incentives and trips Excellent L&D support from our in-house development team Dedicated back-office support across marketing, payroll, IT and TA A collaborative, high-performance culture without unnecessary layers If you'd like a confidential chat about what this could look like for you, get in touch with Katie Ball on our Talent team - we're happy to talk through the role and the opportunity in more detail. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Job Title: Senior Town Planner Location: Stourbridge Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected and well-established planning consultancy in the appointment of a Town Planner/Senior Town Planner. This role presents an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to join a growing team and work on a varied portfolio of projects across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. The Role The successful Town Planner will: Prepare and manage planning applications, appeals, and site appraisals Provide clear and commercially focused planning advice to clients Manage projects from inception through to determination Liaise with local authorities, consultants, and key stakeholders Support and mentor junior members of the planning team Assist with client relationship management and business development Requirements Candidates should have: A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline MRTPI status or be working towards chartership Experience within a consultancy or local authority planning environment Strong knowledge of the UK planning system Excellent written and verbal communication skills The ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision What's on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Clear career progression opportunities Exposure to a diverse range of planning projects Ongoing professional development and CPD support Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates as soon as possible. If you meet the criteria above, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

Our client is a growing UK financial services organisation specialising in property-backed lending solutions. The business has built a strong reputation for delivering flexible and responsible alternatives to traditional lending, supporting customers through transparent and well-structured financial products within property lending. Operating within a highly regulated environment, the firm combines disciplined risk management with a strong governance culture and customer-focused approach. Its lending activities span a range of secured finance products including home purchase plans, buy-to-let lending and bridging finance. As the organisation continues to expand its lending portfolio, the Risk function is being further strengthened with the appointment of a Credit Risk Analyst who will support portfolio monitoring, governance processes and the development of robust credit risk frameworks. This represents an excellent opportunity for an analytically minded risk professional to join a collaborative lending environment where sound judgement and strong governance sit at the heart of decision-making. Role Overview The Credit Risk Analyst will play an important role in assessing, monitoring and managing credit risk across the organisation's lending portfolio. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and maintenance of risk frameworks, portfolio analysis and governance processes, ensuring that lending activity remains aligned with internal policies, regulatory expectations and prudent risk management principles. The role sits closely alongside the firm's broader risk management function and therefore exposure to Second Line of Defence (2LoD) responsibilities will be viewed particularly favourably. Key Responsibilities Monitor and report on the performance of the firm's Home Purchase Plan (HPP), Buy-to-Let (BTL) and Bridging portfolios, identifying emerging trends, early warning indicators and potential areas of credit risk. Assist with the development and ongoing maintenance of credit risk policies, procedures and internal risk frameworks. Act as Secretariat to the Credit Committee, ensuring governance processes are well documented and effectively administered. Prepare and coordinate management information and reporting packs for Credit Committee, Executive Risk Committee and Board Risk & Audit Committee meetings. Support the monitoring of accounts in arrears, forbearance arrangements and portfolio performance metrics. Ensure activities remain aligned with FCA regulatory requirements and internal governance standards. Contribute to stress testing, scenario analysis and portfolio risk modelling activities. Work closely with Underwriting, Operations and Compliance teams to maintain consistent risk standards across the lending lifecycle. Assist with onboarding and training new colleagues on financial crime policies and internal procedures. Provide support across broader risk, governance and compliance initiatives as required. Skills & Experience Experience within credit risk, underwriting or financial analysis, ideally within mortgages, specialist lending, buy-to-let or bridging finance. A solid understanding of UK regulatory expectations, particularly FCA oversight, MCOB requirements and financial crime frameworks. Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret both financial and non-financial information. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear risk reporting and documentation. High attention to detail with sound judgement when assessing credit risk scenarios. Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative risk environment. Second Line Experience Experience supporting or contributing to Second Line of Defence (2LoD) risk responsibilities will be particularly advantageous. This may include exposure to areas such as: Portfolio risk monitoring and performance analysis Credit risk policy development and framework design Risk appetite monitoring and reporting Governance processes and committee reporting Stress testing, scenario analysis or portfolio modelling Candidates with exposure to these areas are encouraged to clearly reference these responsibilities within their CV, particularly where they have supported portfolio risk oversight, governance reporting or risk policy development. Highlighting this experience in your CV, will ensure your application can be assessed accurately against the requirements of the role. The firm will wait for individuals who are awating bonus payouts + resignation periods if required.