Senior Design Engineer - Cabling London or Stowmarket (Hybrid) Permanent Competitive Salary on offer + Car or Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary Freedom's Professional Services are looking for a Senior Design Engineer with a cabling system and or cable routing specialism to join our team based out of our offices in either London or Stowmarket. This role will work on the design, drawing and calculations of our projects, working with the wider Design team, with site visits to carry out surveys and data collection, as required, Hybrid working arrangement between office(s), home and site Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Manage and lead with delivering technically demanding projects. Lead all types of cabling projects (including undertaking calculations and producing drawings) from concept design to detailed design unaided, ensuring that the project is cost effective and delivered on time with the deadlines in the proposal. Have good commercial awareness with the ability to work closely with our clients to build a strong relationship. Detailed knowledge and understanding of cable system design including very good knowledge of software packages including CYMCAP. Detailed knowledge and understanding of cable routing design including very good knowledge of software packages including AutoCAD. Understand and mitigate complex engineering problems such as SED's. Mentor and provide help / guidance to Design, Assistant and Graduate Engineer's. Attend and chair design team meetings with the team/client via teams or in person. Provide engineering solutions to site-based problems through TQ/RFI process. Have the ability to review/authorise cable design reports and drawings to a high standard, providing constructive technical feedback to all engineering levels. Ability to confidently conduct, supervise and demonstrate site visits to carry out cable route assessments, design commissioning, and investigations after failures. What we're looking for: Degree qualified is desirable, but fundamentals from HNC/HNC is essential. Someone the is autonomous and needs little direction to get the job done. Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution 25 days holiday Company vehicle (or car allowance) Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Sick Pay Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes. Personal development programme Hybrid working arrangement between office(s), home and site Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be
May 07, 2026
Full time
Senior Design Engineer - Cabling London or Stowmarket (Hybrid) Permanent Competitive Salary on offer + Car or Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary Freedom's Professional Services are looking for a Senior Design Engineer with a cabling system and or cable routing specialism to join our team based out of our offices in either London or Stowmarket. This role will work on the design, drawing and calculations of our projects, working with the wider Design team, with site visits to carry out surveys and data collection, as required, Hybrid working arrangement between office(s), home and site Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Manage and lead with delivering technically demanding projects. Lead all types of cabling projects (including undertaking calculations and producing drawings) from concept design to detailed design unaided, ensuring that the project is cost effective and delivered on time with the deadlines in the proposal. Have good commercial awareness with the ability to work closely with our clients to build a strong relationship. Detailed knowledge and understanding of cable system design including very good knowledge of software packages including CYMCAP. Detailed knowledge and understanding of cable routing design including very good knowledge of software packages including AutoCAD. Understand and mitigate complex engineering problems such as SED's. Mentor and provide help / guidance to Design, Assistant and Graduate Engineer's. Attend and chair design team meetings with the team/client via teams or in person. Provide engineering solutions to site-based problems through TQ/RFI process. Have the ability to review/authorise cable design reports and drawings to a high standard, providing constructive technical feedback to all engineering levels. Ability to confidently conduct, supervise and demonstrate site visits to carry out cable route assessments, design commissioning, and investigations after failures. What we're looking for: Degree qualified is desirable, but fundamentals from HNC/HNC is essential. Someone the is autonomous and needs little direction to get the job done. Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution 25 days holiday Company vehicle (or car allowance) Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Sick Pay Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes. Personal development programme Hybrid working arrangement between office(s), home and site Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be
Senior Design Engineer - Cabling London or Stowmarket (Hybrid) Permanent Competitive Salary on offer + Car or Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary Freedom's Professional Services are looking for a Senior Design Engineer with a cabling system and or cable routing specialism to join our team based out of our offices in either London or Stowmarket. This role will work on the design, drawing and calculations of our projects, working with the wider Design team, with site visits to carry out surveys and data collection, as required, Hybrid working arrangement between office(s), home and site Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Manage and lead with delivering technically demanding projects. Lead all types of cabling projects (including undertaking calculations and producing drawings) from concept design to detailed design unaided, ensuring that the project is cost effective and delivered on time with the deadlines in the proposal. Have good commercial awareness with the ability to work closely with our clients to build a strong relationship. Detailed knowledge and understanding of cable system design including very good knowledge of software packages including CYMCAP. Detailed knowledge and understanding of cable routing design including very good knowledge of software packages including AutoCAD. Understand and mitigate complex engineering problems such as SED's. Mentor and provide help / guidance to Design, Assistant and Graduate Engineer's. Attend and chair design team meetings with the team/client via teams or in person. Provide engineering solutions to site-based problems through TQ/RFI process. Have the ability to review/authorise cable design reports and drawings to a high standard, providing constructive technical feedback to all engineering levels. Ability to confidently conduct, supervise and demonstrate site visits to carry out cable route assessments, design commissioning, and investigations after failures. What we're looking for: Degree qualified is desirable, but fundamentals from HNC/HNC is essential. Someone the is autonomous and needs little direction to get the job done. Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution 25 days holiday Company vehicle (or car allowance) Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Sick Pay Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes. Personal development programme Hybrid working arrangement between office(s), home and site Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be
May 07, 2026
Full time
Senior Design Engineer - Cabling London or Stowmarket (Hybrid) Permanent Competitive Salary on offer + Car or Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary Freedom's Professional Services are looking for a Senior Design Engineer with a cabling system and or cable routing specialism to join our team based out of our offices in either London or Stowmarket. This role will work on the design, drawing and calculations of our projects, working with the wider Design team, with site visits to carry out surveys and data collection, as required, Hybrid working arrangement between office(s), home and site Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Manage and lead with delivering technically demanding projects. Lead all types of cabling projects (including undertaking calculations and producing drawings) from concept design to detailed design unaided, ensuring that the project is cost effective and delivered on time with the deadlines in the proposal. Have good commercial awareness with the ability to work closely with our clients to build a strong relationship. Detailed knowledge and understanding of cable system design including very good knowledge of software packages including CYMCAP. Detailed knowledge and understanding of cable routing design including very good knowledge of software packages including AutoCAD. Understand and mitigate complex engineering problems such as SED's. Mentor and provide help / guidance to Design, Assistant and Graduate Engineer's. Attend and chair design team meetings with the team/client via teams or in person. Provide engineering solutions to site-based problems through TQ/RFI process. Have the ability to review/authorise cable design reports and drawings to a high standard, providing constructive technical feedback to all engineering levels. Ability to confidently conduct, supervise and demonstrate site visits to carry out cable route assessments, design commissioning, and investigations after failures. What we're looking for: Degree qualified is desirable, but fundamentals from HNC/HNC is essential. Someone the is autonomous and needs little direction to get the job done. Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution 25 days holiday Company vehicle (or car allowance) Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Sick Pay Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes. Personal development programme Hybrid working arrangement between office(s), home and site Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be
Role: Senior Legal Counsel (Fixed Term Contract) Location: Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex (Hybrid, typically 3 days on-site / 2 days from home) Contract: Fixed Term Contract, approx. 9 months with potential to become permanent Salary: 85,000 pro-rata Start: ASAP (client is looking to move quickly) The opportunity We are working with a well-established engineering and consulting organisation to appoint a Senior Legal Counsel on a 9 month fixed term contract. This is a hands-on role supporting a busy engineering business, advising on complex commercial contracts, tender activity, and broader legal risk. This position suits someone who can step in with minimal handover, take ownership of existing projects and agreements, and provide practical, commercially focused advice to senior stakeholders. Key responsibilities Draft, review and negotiate a range of commercial agreements including: customer and supplier contracts consultancy agreements framework agreements SLAs NDAs Support bid and tender activity, contract negotiations, and dispute management as required Provide pragmatic legal guidance aligned to internal policies and risk appetite Promote and support compliance with internal contracting processes Support corporate governance requirements for UK entities (board support, statutory compliance and filings where needed) Advise on regulatory and compliance topics relevant to the business, including sectors linked to UK defence and export controls Manage disputes and claims, and coordinate external counsel where required Work closely with the General Counsel during a period of change What we are looking for Qualified Solicitor (England and Wales) Strong commercial contracts background, including negotiating complex agreements In-house experience strongly preferred (engineering or technical environment beneficial) PQE is flexible, candidates around 5+ years PQE will be considered Confident working autonomously, able to pick up live matters quickly without hand-holding Desirable: exposure to defence-related work and export controls Security checks Due to the nature of some projects, the client may complete security screening (likely BPSS level). Process Stage 1: 45-minute Teams interview with the General Counsel (technical commercial questions) Stage 2: Informal on-site visit
May 07, 2026
Full time
Role: Senior Legal Counsel (Fixed Term Contract) Location: Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex (Hybrid, typically 3 days on-site / 2 days from home) Contract: Fixed Term Contract, approx. 9 months with potential to become permanent Salary: 85,000 pro-rata Start: ASAP (client is looking to move quickly) The opportunity We are working with a well-established engineering and consulting organisation to appoint a Senior Legal Counsel on a 9 month fixed term contract. This is a hands-on role supporting a busy engineering business, advising on complex commercial contracts, tender activity, and broader legal risk. This position suits someone who can step in with minimal handover, take ownership of existing projects and agreements, and provide practical, commercially focused advice to senior stakeholders. Key responsibilities Draft, review and negotiate a range of commercial agreements including: customer and supplier contracts consultancy agreements framework agreements SLAs NDAs Support bid and tender activity, contract negotiations, and dispute management as required Provide pragmatic legal guidance aligned to internal policies and risk appetite Promote and support compliance with internal contracting processes Support corporate governance requirements for UK entities (board support, statutory compliance and filings where needed) Advise on regulatory and compliance topics relevant to the business, including sectors linked to UK defence and export controls Manage disputes and claims, and coordinate external counsel where required Work closely with the General Counsel during a period of change What we are looking for Qualified Solicitor (England and Wales) Strong commercial contracts background, including negotiating complex agreements In-house experience strongly preferred (engineering or technical environment beneficial) PQE is flexible, candidates around 5+ years PQE will be considered Confident working autonomously, able to pick up live matters quickly without hand-holding Desirable: exposure to defence-related work and export controls Security checks Due to the nature of some projects, the client may complete security screening (likely BPSS level). Process Stage 1: 45-minute Teams interview with the General Counsel (technical commercial questions) Stage 2: Informal on-site visit
Your new company You will be joining a large, well-established public sector legal service providing specialist legal support to multiple local authorities and wider public bodies across Manchester. The service works closely with senior officers, elected members and partner organisations to support effective policy, governance and decision-making. The team is known for handling high-profile, complex and politically sensitive matters, offering a collaborative and professional environment where high-quality legal advice is central to organisational success. This role sits within a supportive Legal Services Department and is offered on a maternity cover contract, initially for three months with a strong likelihood of extension. Your new role As a Senior Employment Lawyer, you will act as a subject matter expert within Employment Law, managing a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters with a high degree of autonomy.Your responsibilities will include: Managing complex Employment Tribunal claims, from ET3 drafting through to final hearing Preparing cases for hearing and attending Tribunal hearings in person and via CVP Dealing with interim applications and undertaking advocacy at interim hearings Advising on and managing Early Conciliation matters Providing clear, pragmatic employment law advice to officers and key stakeholders Managing a personal caseload of high-value, sensitive and complex matters Supporting and, where appropriate, providing guidance to junior colleagues Working collaboratively across services to support effective, lawful and timely decision-making The role is full-time (35 hours per week). Office attendance will be expected for the first couple of weeks, followed by mainly remote working, with availability to attend final hearings as required. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this position, you will have: You must be a Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX Lawyer At least 3 years' PQE in Employment Law Proven experience handling complex Employment Tribunal litigation Strong knowledge of employment legislation, Tribunal procedure and civil procedure rules The ability to pick up complex matters quickly and work with minimal supervision Experience drafting pleadings, legal advice, instructions to Counsel and court documentation Confidence undertaking advocacy at interim hearings Experience in a local authority or wider public sector environment (desirable) Strong stakeholder management skills and political awareness What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now on .If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
May 07, 2026
Seasonal
Your new company You will be joining a large, well-established public sector legal service providing specialist legal support to multiple local authorities and wider public bodies across Manchester. The service works closely with senior officers, elected members and partner organisations to support effective policy, governance and decision-making. The team is known for handling high-profile, complex and politically sensitive matters, offering a collaborative and professional environment where high-quality legal advice is central to organisational success. This role sits within a supportive Legal Services Department and is offered on a maternity cover contract, initially for three months with a strong likelihood of extension. Your new role As a Senior Employment Lawyer, you will act as a subject matter expert within Employment Law, managing a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters with a high degree of autonomy.Your responsibilities will include: Managing complex Employment Tribunal claims, from ET3 drafting through to final hearing Preparing cases for hearing and attending Tribunal hearings in person and via CVP Dealing with interim applications and undertaking advocacy at interim hearings Advising on and managing Early Conciliation matters Providing clear, pragmatic employment law advice to officers and key stakeholders Managing a personal caseload of high-value, sensitive and complex matters Supporting and, where appropriate, providing guidance to junior colleagues Working collaboratively across services to support effective, lawful and timely decision-making The role is full-time (35 hours per week). Office attendance will be expected for the first couple of weeks, followed by mainly remote working, with availability to attend final hearings as required. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this position, you will have: You must be a Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX Lawyer At least 3 years' PQE in Employment Law Proven experience handling complex Employment Tribunal litigation Strong knowledge of employment legislation, Tribunal procedure and civil procedure rules The ability to pick up complex matters quickly and work with minimal supervision Experience drafting pleadings, legal advice, instructions to Counsel and court documentation Confidence undertaking advocacy at interim hearings Experience in a local authority or wider public sector environment (desirable) Strong stakeholder management skills and political awareness What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now on .If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Are you an experienced Finance professional looking for a new opportunity? We have a vacancy for a Finance Business Partner to join our fantastic Financial Planning & Analysis team here at RBL on a 9 month Fixed Term Contract covering maternity leave. This role will see you as a key member of the Finance team, working closely with the Senior Finance Business Partner to deliver robust financially planning and advice, supporting budget holders, Heads of Departments and Directors across your designated teams. You will manage the month end process for your business area to ensure all regular journals are posted in a timely and accurate manner. Any necessary corrections should be made, and you will support budget holders with reporting and variance analysis. You will develop trusted relationships to produce financial projections, budgets, forecasts and business cases, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy. You'll be a keen problem solver with an eye for detail, an effective communicator and have a strong focus on customer service, planning and organising. Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life. We're looking for a Finance Business Partner who is passionate about the charity and welfare sector to join us and deliver high quality financial, commercial and business advisory support to our organisation. You will have similar experience in finance and management accounting obtained in a complex organisation, and knowledge of a variety of accounting systems and financial reporting approaches. This is a 9 month Fixed Term Contract starting early July 2026. You will be contracted to our London, Haig House, Hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the Hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site. Employee benefits include - - 28 day's paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days - Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave - Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10% - Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role - Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice - Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives - Opportunities to volunteer - Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more! For more detailed information about the role, please see the Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification. RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics. As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role. We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
May 07, 2026
Full time
Are you an experienced Finance professional looking for a new opportunity? We have a vacancy for a Finance Business Partner to join our fantastic Financial Planning & Analysis team here at RBL on a 9 month Fixed Term Contract covering maternity leave. This role will see you as a key member of the Finance team, working closely with the Senior Finance Business Partner to deliver robust financially planning and advice, supporting budget holders, Heads of Departments and Directors across your designated teams. You will manage the month end process for your business area to ensure all regular journals are posted in a timely and accurate manner. Any necessary corrections should be made, and you will support budget holders with reporting and variance analysis. You will develop trusted relationships to produce financial projections, budgets, forecasts and business cases, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy. You'll be a keen problem solver with an eye for detail, an effective communicator and have a strong focus on customer service, planning and organising. Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life. We're looking for a Finance Business Partner who is passionate about the charity and welfare sector to join us and deliver high quality financial, commercial and business advisory support to our organisation. You will have similar experience in finance and management accounting obtained in a complex organisation, and knowledge of a variety of accounting systems and financial reporting approaches. This is a 9 month Fixed Term Contract starting early July 2026. You will be contracted to our London, Haig House, Hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the Hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site. Employee benefits include - - 28 day's paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days - Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave - Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10% - Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role - Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice - Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives - Opportunities to volunteer - Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more! For more detailed information about the role, please see the Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification. RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics. As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role. We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Legal Counsel - Midlands - Hybrid working. Astral Legal has partnered with a leading Financial Services company based in the Midlands. This is a hybrid role offering 2 days a week in the office. You will be joining a small team handling a variety of legal work across a regulated environment. Due to the size of the team you will gain exposure to high quality work. The role will focus primarily on corporate and commercial work (approximately 50%), alongside involvement in governance, employment, property, procurement, litigation and other Legal matters. The ideal candidate will ideally be a junior lawyer between 0-3-year PQE but my client is open to PQE levels. Key Responsibilities for the Legal counsel will be: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of commercial agreements, including supplier, service and partnership contracts. Supporting corporate transactions and strategic projects across the business. Supporting corporate governance processes, including board and committee documentation where required. Assisting with compliance with relevant regulatory obligations applicable to a listed consumer financial services business Helping on employment matters in conjunction with HR and external advisers. Advising on procurement processes and reviewing supplier documentation. Other associated Legal work If you are a Legal Counsel looking for a new role or a currently in Private Practice looking for your first In-House move please reach out for a confidential chat.
May 07, 2026
Full time
Legal Counsel - Midlands - Hybrid working. Astral Legal has partnered with a leading Financial Services company based in the Midlands. This is a hybrid role offering 2 days a week in the office. You will be joining a small team handling a variety of legal work across a regulated environment. Due to the size of the team you will gain exposure to high quality work. The role will focus primarily on corporate and commercial work (approximately 50%), alongside involvement in governance, employment, property, procurement, litigation and other Legal matters. The ideal candidate will ideally be a junior lawyer between 0-3-year PQE but my client is open to PQE levels. Key Responsibilities for the Legal counsel will be: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of commercial agreements, including supplier, service and partnership contracts. Supporting corporate transactions and strategic projects across the business. Supporting corporate governance processes, including board and committee documentation where required. Assisting with compliance with relevant regulatory obligations applicable to a listed consumer financial services business Helping on employment matters in conjunction with HR and external advisers. Advising on procurement processes and reviewing supplier documentation. Other associated Legal work If you are a Legal Counsel looking for a new role or a currently in Private Practice looking for your first In-House move please reach out for a confidential chat.
About The Role Class Teacher Reporting to: Head of School Start date: September 2026 Salary: Ark MPS (Inner London), £41,328-£65,000, depending on experience The Role To deliver outstanding teaching and learning and therefore help students achieve excellent academic results and be a role-model/impact the academy more widely. To design an engaging and challenging curriculum that inspires children to appreciate the range of subjects and their application. This is a one-year maternity cover position with the potential to extend, and there may be leadership opportunities available. Key Responsibilities To plan, resource and deliver lessons and sequences of lessons to the highest standard that ensure real learning takes place and students make superior progress To provide a nurturing classroom and academy environment that helps students to develop as learners To help to maintain/establish discipline across the whole academy To contribute to the effective working of the academy. Potential to lead a subject If you would like to discuss this opportunity or for any queries, please contact the school office on or email . Benefits Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale. Twice as many training days as standard. Generous pension scheme. Access to Ark rewards - a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers Interest-free loans - up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle. Gym discounts - offering up to 40%. Access to Employee Assistance Programme - providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support. Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at About Us We are a mixed, non-denominational, two form entry primary school for local children in Acton. We offer an inclusive and inspiring education in a community school with the highest possible aspirations for our pupils. We place great emphasis on supporting our pupils to reach their full potential and beyond, to develop and grow to become well-rounded and conscientious citizens of the world that offer a positive contribution to society. We had a highly successful first year and was graded outstanding by Ofsted (June 2025). Our mission "to ensure that all children can attend university or pursue a career of their choice", is incredibly important and something that we keep at the forefront of our minds every day, through our academy values of 'Explore, Endeavour and Excel' - today we lay the foundations for tomorrow's success. By the end of their time at Ark Priory, we expect all children to possess the characteristics highlighted in our 'Ark Priory child'. Pupils are proud to be Ark Priory pupils and reflect the positive and respectful school culture in which all staff know and care about our pupils. We celebrate togetherness and what makes us part of our unique Ark Priory community, as well as valuing and nurturing differences; in our school bullying, harassment and violence are never tolerated. Joining Ark Priory Primary Academy is an exciting opportunity to work in an outstanding setting which offers lots of potential and opportunity to embark on a rewarding career path. Visit arkpriory.org/jobs to learn more about us and see our current vacancies . Diversity and inclusion: We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone - staff and students - can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark's diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link. Safeguarding statement: Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark's safer recruitment process, please click this link. P lease note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
May 07, 2026
Full time
About The Role Class Teacher Reporting to: Head of School Start date: September 2026 Salary: Ark MPS (Inner London), £41,328-£65,000, depending on experience The Role To deliver outstanding teaching and learning and therefore help students achieve excellent academic results and be a role-model/impact the academy more widely. To design an engaging and challenging curriculum that inspires children to appreciate the range of subjects and their application. This is a one-year maternity cover position with the potential to extend, and there may be leadership opportunities available. Key Responsibilities To plan, resource and deliver lessons and sequences of lessons to the highest standard that ensure real learning takes place and students make superior progress To provide a nurturing classroom and academy environment that helps students to develop as learners To help to maintain/establish discipline across the whole academy To contribute to the effective working of the academy. Potential to lead a subject If you would like to discuss this opportunity or for any queries, please contact the school office on or email . Benefits Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale. Twice as many training days as standard. Generous pension scheme. Access to Ark rewards - a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers Interest-free loans - up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle. Gym discounts - offering up to 40%. Access to Employee Assistance Programme - providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support. Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at About Us We are a mixed, non-denominational, two form entry primary school for local children in Acton. We offer an inclusive and inspiring education in a community school with the highest possible aspirations for our pupils. We place great emphasis on supporting our pupils to reach their full potential and beyond, to develop and grow to become well-rounded and conscientious citizens of the world that offer a positive contribution to society. We had a highly successful first year and was graded outstanding by Ofsted (June 2025). Our mission "to ensure that all children can attend university or pursue a career of their choice", is incredibly important and something that we keep at the forefront of our minds every day, through our academy values of 'Explore, Endeavour and Excel' - today we lay the foundations for tomorrow's success. By the end of their time at Ark Priory, we expect all children to possess the characteristics highlighted in our 'Ark Priory child'. Pupils are proud to be Ark Priory pupils and reflect the positive and respectful school culture in which all staff know and care about our pupils. We celebrate togetherness and what makes us part of our unique Ark Priory community, as well as valuing and nurturing differences; in our school bullying, harassment and violence are never tolerated. Joining Ark Priory Primary Academy is an exciting opportunity to work in an outstanding setting which offers lots of potential and opportunity to embark on a rewarding career path. Visit arkpriory.org/jobs to learn more about us and see our current vacancies . Diversity and inclusion: We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone - staff and students - can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark's diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link. Safeguarding statement: Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark's safer recruitment process, please click this link. P lease note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
Are you a qualified Chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? Working as a Second Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality. Here at Barchester, we work with an open, honest, supportive approach, where quality of care is at the heart of everything we do. As sector leading healthcare experts, we are proud to have the highest quality ratings across our 224 homes and hospitals across the UK. Barchester have proudly been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. NEED TO HAVE A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent A good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal food The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus Good understanding of HACCP NEED TO DO Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Assist Head Chef in menu development Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards Create a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budget Complete regular audits Manage stock control REWARDS PACKAGE Rewarding Excellence bonus, meaning you will be financially rewarded by up to 500 for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection Unlimited access to our generous refer a friend scheme, earning up to 500 per referral Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarkets Free access to medical specialists, who are available for a second opinion if you need it to make a decision with confidence Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services Tax code review service, where we will check that you are on the right code and paying the right level of tax Option to join our monthly staff lottery alongside thousands of colleagues across the UK Terms & conditions apply If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be. 8765
May 07, 2026
Full time
Are you a qualified Chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? Working as a Second Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality. Here at Barchester, we work with an open, honest, supportive approach, where quality of care is at the heart of everything we do. As sector leading healthcare experts, we are proud to have the highest quality ratings across our 224 homes and hospitals across the UK. Barchester have proudly been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. NEED TO HAVE A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent A good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal food The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus Good understanding of HACCP NEED TO DO Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Assist Head Chef in menu development Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards Create a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budget Complete regular audits Manage stock control REWARDS PACKAGE Rewarding Excellence bonus, meaning you will be financially rewarded by up to 500 for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection Unlimited access to our generous refer a friend scheme, earning up to 500 per referral Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarkets Free access to medical specialists, who are available for a second opinion if you need it to make a decision with confidence Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services Tax code review service, where we will check that you are on the right code and paying the right level of tax Option to join our monthly staff lottery alongside thousands of colleagues across the UK Terms & conditions apply If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be. 8765
Wills and Probate Solicitor / Legal Executive Doncaster Competitive salary, dependent on experience A long established and respected law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Wills and Probate Solicitor or Legal Executive to join its growing Private Client team. This is a strong opportunity to handle a broad caseload with autonomy, build lasting client relationships and support junior colleagues within a friendly, modern and forward thinking practice. The Role Manage a varied private client caseload including Wills, LPAs, Probate, estate administration and Trust matters Provide clear, sensitive advice to clients during often difficult circumstances Develop and maintain strong client relationships and referrer networks Offer guidance and informal mentoring to junior team members while maintaining ownership of your own files About You Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 3-6+ years PQE in Wills and Probate Strong technical knowledge across estate planning and administration Committed to high standards of client care Organised, commercially aware and confident working independently What's on Offer? Generous annual leave 3% employer pension contribution Life assurance at 3x annual salary 13 week sickness allowance 25% discount on legal services Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme including healthcare, GP consultations, counselling support and gym discounts This is an excellent opportunity for a private client specialist looking to join a stable and ambitious firm with a genuine long term focus. Apply now or contact Dan Craddock at G2 Legal for more information.
May 07, 2026
Full time
Wills and Probate Solicitor / Legal Executive Doncaster Competitive salary, dependent on experience A long established and respected law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Wills and Probate Solicitor or Legal Executive to join its growing Private Client team. This is a strong opportunity to handle a broad caseload with autonomy, build lasting client relationships and support junior colleagues within a friendly, modern and forward thinking practice. The Role Manage a varied private client caseload including Wills, LPAs, Probate, estate administration and Trust matters Provide clear, sensitive advice to clients during often difficult circumstances Develop and maintain strong client relationships and referrer networks Offer guidance and informal mentoring to junior team members while maintaining ownership of your own files About You Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 3-6+ years PQE in Wills and Probate Strong technical knowledge across estate planning and administration Committed to high standards of client care Organised, commercially aware and confident working independently What's on Offer? Generous annual leave 3% employer pension contribution Life assurance at 3x annual salary 13 week sickness allowance 25% discount on legal services Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme including healthcare, GP consultations, counselling support and gym discounts This is an excellent opportunity for a private client specialist looking to join a stable and ambitious firm with a genuine long term focus. Apply now or contact Dan Craddock at G2 Legal for more information.
About The Role The Role You will be instrumental in our mission to provide every student a great education and real choices in life, regardless of their background. A passionate practitioner, you will deliver high-quality, rigorous lessons that drive achievement and inspire a love of learning that extends beyond the classroom. Key Responsibilities: Set high expectations so that all students are inspired, motivated, and challenged to reach their full potential and in doing so meet their progress and attainment targets. Actively promote the safety and welfare of our children and young people Ensure compliance with Ark data protection rules and procedures. Plan and teach well-structured, differentiated lessons that are aligned to the agreed curriculum and cultivate every student's intellectual curiosity. Use data to inform teaching and learning, identify areas for intervention and provide feedback to students, staff and families in order to ensure progress and outcomes. Manage behaviour effectively to create a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment enabling students to focus on learning. Work collaboratively with both school and network colleagues as a committed team member, building successful, high performing teams. Participate actively throughout the network, by attending relevant meetings, and, as appropriate, delivering network-wide training and initiatives. Work with colleagues, students and families to develop a strong school community. Liaise with colleagues and external contacts at all levels of seniority with confidence, tact and diplomacy. Work with Ark Central and other academies in the Ark network, to establish good practice throughout the network, offering support where required Please note that interviews will be held on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the application process early. Early application is advised. Our ideal candidates will be: Able to demonstrate high levels of ambition and optimism for both them and their pupils. Determined to make a real difference in the lives of our children. Always looking to improve their practice and develop in their careers. View the full Job Description here In return, we offer: A friendly, collegiate working environment An innovative and experienced staff team A broad and ambitious culturally rich curriculum, driven by a love of reading A school committed to the enjoyment, achievement and well-being of all An engaged and supportive wider community Unrivalled professional development opportunities Benefits: Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale. Twice as many training days as standard. Generous pension scheme. Access to Ark rewards - a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers Interest-free loans - up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle. Gym discounts - offering up to 40%. Access to Employee Assistance Programme - providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support. Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at . About Us We are a two-form entry primary school dedicated to serving the local community in north Westminster. Our welcoming neighbourhood school provides excellent education with high expectations for all our pupils. We are passionate about life-changing teaching and instilling an eagerness to learn within our pupils. Our vision is for every child at Ark Atwood to fulfil their potential and be set up for success when they move on to secondary school. Our dedicated staff team are committed to the success of all our children and the learning culture is strong. Our commitment to knowing every child is shared by everyone on the team and we strongly believe that children whose parents are involved in their learning do well. We therefore strongly encourage parents to be active members of our school community. Visit arkatwoodprimary.org/jobs to learn more about us and see our current vacancies. Diversity and inclusion: We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone - staff and students - can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark's diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link. Safeguarding statement: Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark's safer recruitment process, please click this link. Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
May 07, 2026
Full time
About The Role The Role You will be instrumental in our mission to provide every student a great education and real choices in life, regardless of their background. A passionate practitioner, you will deliver high-quality, rigorous lessons that drive achievement and inspire a love of learning that extends beyond the classroom. Key Responsibilities: Set high expectations so that all students are inspired, motivated, and challenged to reach their full potential and in doing so meet their progress and attainment targets. Actively promote the safety and welfare of our children and young people Ensure compliance with Ark data protection rules and procedures. Plan and teach well-structured, differentiated lessons that are aligned to the agreed curriculum and cultivate every student's intellectual curiosity. Use data to inform teaching and learning, identify areas for intervention and provide feedback to students, staff and families in order to ensure progress and outcomes. Manage behaviour effectively to create a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment enabling students to focus on learning. Work collaboratively with both school and network colleagues as a committed team member, building successful, high performing teams. Participate actively throughout the network, by attending relevant meetings, and, as appropriate, delivering network-wide training and initiatives. Work with colleagues, students and families to develop a strong school community. Liaise with colleagues and external contacts at all levels of seniority with confidence, tact and diplomacy. Work with Ark Central and other academies in the Ark network, to establish good practice throughout the network, offering support where required Please note that interviews will be held on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the application process early. Early application is advised. Our ideal candidates will be: Able to demonstrate high levels of ambition and optimism for both them and their pupils. Determined to make a real difference in the lives of our children. Always looking to improve their practice and develop in their careers. View the full Job Description here In return, we offer: A friendly, collegiate working environment An innovative and experienced staff team A broad and ambitious culturally rich curriculum, driven by a love of reading A school committed to the enjoyment, achievement and well-being of all An engaged and supportive wider community Unrivalled professional development opportunities Benefits: Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale. Twice as many training days as standard. Generous pension scheme. Access to Ark rewards - a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers Interest-free loans - up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle. Gym discounts - offering up to 40%. Access to Employee Assistance Programme - providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support. Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at . About Us We are a two-form entry primary school dedicated to serving the local community in north Westminster. Our welcoming neighbourhood school provides excellent education with high expectations for all our pupils. We are passionate about life-changing teaching and instilling an eagerness to learn within our pupils. Our vision is for every child at Ark Atwood to fulfil their potential and be set up for success when they move on to secondary school. Our dedicated staff team are committed to the success of all our children and the learning culture is strong. Our commitment to knowing every child is shared by everyone on the team and we strongly believe that children whose parents are involved in their learning do well. We therefore strongly encourage parents to be active members of our school community. Visit arkatwoodprimary.org/jobs to learn more about us and see our current vacancies. Diversity and inclusion: We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone - staff and students - can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark's diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link. Safeguarding statement: Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark's safer recruitment process, please click this link. Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
We are looking to appoint a proactive and dedicated Futures Advisor (Careers) to join our friendly Futures team. Location: Park Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1DE Salary: £30,517.28 to £35,937.42 per annum based on 0.7979 FTE Job Type: Part Time, Permanent Hours: 40 hours per week, 36 weeks a year Close Date: Midday, Friday 15th May, 2026 About Us: The Foundation comprises two schools: Abingdon School and Abingdon Prep School, as well as Abingdon School Enterprises. Abingdon School is a leading independent day and boarding school with more than 1,000 pupils aged 11-18. Currently a boys school, it will become co-educational from September 2026. Abingdon Prep School is a vibrant and warm day preparatory school with around 200 pupils aged 4-13 which has been co-educational since last year. Both Schools are situated in beautiful and extensive grounds, with the senior school in the heart of Abingdon on Thames, just south of Oxford, and the Prep School located a few miles away in nearby Frilford. Futures Advisor The Role: The Futures Advisor (Careers) delivers high quality impartial careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG), supporting pupils in Years 7-13 to make informed decisions about their future pathways. The role will contribute to a sector-leading Futures provision promoting ambitious, well-informed outcomes for all pupils to be successful beyond school. With a strong emphasis on senior pupils, the role is a key member of the Sixth Form team, although it undertakes responsibilities to support all year groups. Futures Advisor Key Responsibilities: - Lead and deliver a comprehensive career guidance programme aligned with the eight Gatsby Career Guidance Benchmarks across all year groups - Provide tailored personal guidance to pupils at key transition points, particularly around GCSE and A-level choices - Build and manage employer, alumni and industry partnerships, coordinating talks, insight events, the annual Careers Convention and Year 11 and 12 work experience placements - Advise pupils, parents and staff on 16+ and 18+ pathways including degrees, apprenticeships, conservatoires, gap years and student finance - Design and deliver lessons and workshops covering career exploration, employability skills (CVs, cover letters and interviews) and financial education - Manage the careers budget, digital platforms (Morrisby and Unifrog) and special schemes including the Guild of Mercers' Scholars Apprenticeship - Lead the annual programme review and destinations tracking, engage parents through events and communications, and contribute to wider Sixth Form and evening activities Futures Advisor You: Essential - A good honours degree or equivalent experience, with prior interest and experience in career guidance - Strong understanding of higher education, alternative pathways and employment trends - High-level interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with pupils aged and credibility with staff and parents - Strong networking capabilities to build employer and alumni partnerships - Confident public speaker, able to design and deliver engaging presentations and workshops Desirable - Prior careers guidance experience within an educational, ideally secondary school, setting - A Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development (with school support available to pursue this if not already held) Futures Advisor Benefits: - Pro-rated paid annual leave of 5.6 weeks - Competitive pension schemes - Death in service - Private health care scheme - Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme, including access to free counselling, financial and legal advice - Free lunch during term-time - Free use of school gym and pool at agreed times - Discounted fitness classes - Free on-site parking and secure spaces for bikes - Cycle to work scheme Eligibility criteria may apply for some staff benefits We recognise the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. Early applications are encouraged. We may make an appointment prior to the advertised closing or interview dates. Abingdon is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. To submit your application for this Futures Advisor opportunity, please click Apply now!
May 07, 2026
Full time
We are looking to appoint a proactive and dedicated Futures Advisor (Careers) to join our friendly Futures team. Location: Park Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1DE Salary: £30,517.28 to £35,937.42 per annum based on 0.7979 FTE Job Type: Part Time, Permanent Hours: 40 hours per week, 36 weeks a year Close Date: Midday, Friday 15th May, 2026 About Us: The Foundation comprises two schools: Abingdon School and Abingdon Prep School, as well as Abingdon School Enterprises. Abingdon School is a leading independent day and boarding school with more than 1,000 pupils aged 11-18. Currently a boys school, it will become co-educational from September 2026. Abingdon Prep School is a vibrant and warm day preparatory school with around 200 pupils aged 4-13 which has been co-educational since last year. Both Schools are situated in beautiful and extensive grounds, with the senior school in the heart of Abingdon on Thames, just south of Oxford, and the Prep School located a few miles away in nearby Frilford. Futures Advisor The Role: The Futures Advisor (Careers) delivers high quality impartial careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG), supporting pupils in Years 7-13 to make informed decisions about their future pathways. The role will contribute to a sector-leading Futures provision promoting ambitious, well-informed outcomes for all pupils to be successful beyond school. With a strong emphasis on senior pupils, the role is a key member of the Sixth Form team, although it undertakes responsibilities to support all year groups. Futures Advisor Key Responsibilities: - Lead and deliver a comprehensive career guidance programme aligned with the eight Gatsby Career Guidance Benchmarks across all year groups - Provide tailored personal guidance to pupils at key transition points, particularly around GCSE and A-level choices - Build and manage employer, alumni and industry partnerships, coordinating talks, insight events, the annual Careers Convention and Year 11 and 12 work experience placements - Advise pupils, parents and staff on 16+ and 18+ pathways including degrees, apprenticeships, conservatoires, gap years and student finance - Design and deliver lessons and workshops covering career exploration, employability skills (CVs, cover letters and interviews) and financial education - Manage the careers budget, digital platforms (Morrisby and Unifrog) and special schemes including the Guild of Mercers' Scholars Apprenticeship - Lead the annual programme review and destinations tracking, engage parents through events and communications, and contribute to wider Sixth Form and evening activities Futures Advisor You: Essential - A good honours degree or equivalent experience, with prior interest and experience in career guidance - Strong understanding of higher education, alternative pathways and employment trends - High-level interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with pupils aged and credibility with staff and parents - Strong networking capabilities to build employer and alumni partnerships - Confident public speaker, able to design and deliver engaging presentations and workshops Desirable - Prior careers guidance experience within an educational, ideally secondary school, setting - A Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development (with school support available to pursue this if not already held) Futures Advisor Benefits: - Pro-rated paid annual leave of 5.6 weeks - Competitive pension schemes - Death in service - Private health care scheme - Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme, including access to free counselling, financial and legal advice - Free lunch during term-time - Free use of school gym and pool at agreed times - Discounted fitness classes - Free on-site parking and secure spaces for bikes - Cycle to work scheme Eligibility criteria may apply for some staff benefits We recognise the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. Early applications are encouraged. We may make an appointment prior to the advertised closing or interview dates. Abingdon is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. To submit your application for this Futures Advisor opportunity, please click Apply now!
Senior Civil Design Engineer Permanent Leeds, North England Competitive Salary + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary: Are you an experienced Civil Engineer with a passion for civil engineering and the energy sector? Freedom Professional Services are seeking an individual with a strong technical expertise in a broad range of civil engineering disciplines to join our growing electricity transmission and distribution design team. With your strong technical expertise, you will be asked to lead the civil design of electricity substations across the UK from concept to completion and be able to work in close collaboration with other internal teams (electrical design, structural, surveys, wayleaves, cables, environmental), along with clients and stakeholders to ensure that all requirements are met. As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on design frameworks for DNO's, as well as design and build opportunities for high profile clients and iconic projects, ensuring that all work is completed to the highest standard. You will be involved in every aspect of the project, from planning and cost estimation to construction and quality control. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Lead the production and review of engineering drawings engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and reports for masonry buildings, steel portal frames, transformer bunds, drainage systems and roads, on projects ranging in construction contract value of £100K - £20M. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure the effective delivery of projects, providing updates and identifying issues that could risk programme, quality or cost. Attend progress meetings as required at client/contractor offices or construction sites. Attend design team meetings to ensure the timely flow and release of quality information and to ensure that this information corresponds with the scope of works. Management of design risks to deliver buildable solutions. Provide engineering solutions to site-based problems through TQ/RFI process. Mentoring junior team members, providing technical guidance and promoting professional development Taking responsibility for your own professional development in line with current best practice, legislative changes, and customer requirements. We are looking for an experienced and ambitious civil engineer with the following attributes: A proven experience of working in a design environment for the construction of traditional masonry buildings, steel portal frames and reinforced concrete. Experience in client-facing roles, with the ability to manage client relationships effectively Ability to lead delivery of multiple simultaneous technical projects in a challenging environment. Strong communication skills to engage in technical discussions with colleagues, non-technical staff, and clients. Strong commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning You'll have a degree in Civil Engineering (or related subject) and be working toward Chartered or Incorporated status with a relevant professional body such as ICE. Desirable: Experience working within the electricity distribution sector, particularly in substation design and electrical infrastructure Practical experience with AutoCAD, Revit and Civils3D for civil engineering design Full UK driving licence. Benefits: We are always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Competitive salary Car or Car allowance 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Pension with a leading provider and employer contribution Sick Pay Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes Personal development programme. Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be. LI-CN1
May 07, 2026
Full time
Senior Civil Design Engineer Permanent Leeds, North England Competitive Salary + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary: Are you an experienced Civil Engineer with a passion for civil engineering and the energy sector? Freedom Professional Services are seeking an individual with a strong technical expertise in a broad range of civil engineering disciplines to join our growing electricity transmission and distribution design team. With your strong technical expertise, you will be asked to lead the civil design of electricity substations across the UK from concept to completion and be able to work in close collaboration with other internal teams (electrical design, structural, surveys, wayleaves, cables, environmental), along with clients and stakeholders to ensure that all requirements are met. As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on design frameworks for DNO's, as well as design and build opportunities for high profile clients and iconic projects, ensuring that all work is completed to the highest standard. You will be involved in every aspect of the project, from planning and cost estimation to construction and quality control. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Lead the production and review of engineering drawings engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and reports for masonry buildings, steel portal frames, transformer bunds, drainage systems and roads, on projects ranging in construction contract value of £100K - £20M. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure the effective delivery of projects, providing updates and identifying issues that could risk programme, quality or cost. Attend progress meetings as required at client/contractor offices or construction sites. Attend design team meetings to ensure the timely flow and release of quality information and to ensure that this information corresponds with the scope of works. Management of design risks to deliver buildable solutions. Provide engineering solutions to site-based problems through TQ/RFI process. Mentoring junior team members, providing technical guidance and promoting professional development Taking responsibility for your own professional development in line with current best practice, legislative changes, and customer requirements. We are looking for an experienced and ambitious civil engineer with the following attributes: A proven experience of working in a design environment for the construction of traditional masonry buildings, steel portal frames and reinforced concrete. Experience in client-facing roles, with the ability to manage client relationships effectively Ability to lead delivery of multiple simultaneous technical projects in a challenging environment. Strong communication skills to engage in technical discussions with colleagues, non-technical staff, and clients. Strong commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning You'll have a degree in Civil Engineering (or related subject) and be working toward Chartered or Incorporated status with a relevant professional body such as ICE. Desirable: Experience working within the electricity distribution sector, particularly in substation design and electrical infrastructure Practical experience with AutoCAD, Revit and Civils3D for civil engineering design Full UK driving licence. Benefits: We are always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Competitive salary Car or Car allowance 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Pension with a leading provider and employer contribution Sick Pay Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes Personal development programme. Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be. LI-CN1
A very well-established PLC organisation is looking to recruit a Senior Commercial Lawyer on a 6-month Fixed Term Contract. This is a newly created role. The business is going through some really exciting and progressive change which you will be right at the heart of. You will report directly to the General Counsel for UK&I, and as Senior Commercial Lawyer, you will play a key role in supporting a complex, fast-paced business by providing pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice across the full contract lifecycle. The role has a strong emphasis on advising on client engagements, partnering closely with senior stakeholders to enable growth while managing legal and reputational risk. This is a senior, trusted, advisor role requiring sound judgment, strong commercial instincts and excellent stakeholder management skills, where you will be heavily be supporting on bids, tenders and strategic client relationships. Please see below some other key responsibilities. Client & Revenue-Generating Contracts Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including master services agreements, statements of work, framework agreements, terms of business and client-specific contractual arrangements. Advise on risk allocation, liability, indemnities, pricing mechanisms, scope of services and delivery models and professional services engagements. Support bid, tender and RFP processes, providing timely legal input to enable commercial decision-making. Supplier, Procurement & Outsourcing Advise on supplier and third-party service agreements that support the delivery of project services. Partner with Procurement and Technology teams to ensure contracts appropriately manage operational, financial and regulatory risk. Business Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement Act as a trusted legal advisor to senior leaders and client-facing teams, developing a strong understanding of service offerings, revenue models and commercial priorities. Provide clear, practical and solutions-focused advice that balances legal risk with commercial objectives. Build strong relationships across the business, embedding Legal as a proactive and value-adding partner. Risk Management, Governance & Compliance Identify, assess and manage legal and regulatory risks. Support the development and maintenance of contract templates, playbooks and best practice guidance for client-facing teams. Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments and advise on their impact on service delivery and client engagements. Legal Function Development Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes, contracting efficiency and knowledge sharing across the Legal team. Support and mentor more junior lawyers as appropriate. Deliver training to business stakeholders on contracting, risk awareness and legal developments relevant to project services. Skills, Experience & QualificationsEssential Qualified solicitor (England & Wales or Commonwealth) with 5-8 years post-qualification experience (guideline only, more experienced profiles will be considered) Strong experience advising on commercial contracts within a professional services, consultancy, technology or similar services-led environment. Demonstrable ability to manage complex contractual negotiations with senior internal and external stakeholders. Commercially astute, with the confidence to give clear, pragmatic advice in a fast moving business. Demonstrable ability to understand complex data protection issues. Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills. Comfortable working autonomously and prioritising competing demands. Desirable In-house experience within a large or matrixed professional services organisation. Familiarity with confidentiality, IP and regulatory considerations commonly arising in professional services engagements. Experience supporting bids, tenders and strategic client relationships. Key Competencies Strong commercial judgment Pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset Credibility with senior stakeholders Excellent problem-solving skills Collaborative, calm and resilient under pressure. This is an exciting role where you can make a genuine difference to a newly created project services function, within a global organisation. You will be a part of a great, collaborative and impressive team, the role will be of a hybrid nature, and you will be paid competitively. This is an exciting role where you can make a genuine difference to a newly created project services function, within a global organisation. You will be a part of a great, collaborative and impressive team, the role will be of a hybrid nature, and you will be paid competitively. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
May 07, 2026
Contractor
A very well-established PLC organisation is looking to recruit a Senior Commercial Lawyer on a 6-month Fixed Term Contract. This is a newly created role. The business is going through some really exciting and progressive change which you will be right at the heart of. You will report directly to the General Counsel for UK&I, and as Senior Commercial Lawyer, you will play a key role in supporting a complex, fast-paced business by providing pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice across the full contract lifecycle. The role has a strong emphasis on advising on client engagements, partnering closely with senior stakeholders to enable growth while managing legal and reputational risk. This is a senior, trusted, advisor role requiring sound judgment, strong commercial instincts and excellent stakeholder management skills, where you will be heavily be supporting on bids, tenders and strategic client relationships. Please see below some other key responsibilities. Client & Revenue-Generating Contracts Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including master services agreements, statements of work, framework agreements, terms of business and client-specific contractual arrangements. Advise on risk allocation, liability, indemnities, pricing mechanisms, scope of services and delivery models and professional services engagements. Support bid, tender and RFP processes, providing timely legal input to enable commercial decision-making. Supplier, Procurement & Outsourcing Advise on supplier and third-party service agreements that support the delivery of project services. Partner with Procurement and Technology teams to ensure contracts appropriately manage operational, financial and regulatory risk. Business Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement Act as a trusted legal advisor to senior leaders and client-facing teams, developing a strong understanding of service offerings, revenue models and commercial priorities. Provide clear, practical and solutions-focused advice that balances legal risk with commercial objectives. Build strong relationships across the business, embedding Legal as a proactive and value-adding partner. Risk Management, Governance & Compliance Identify, assess and manage legal and regulatory risks. Support the development and maintenance of contract templates, playbooks and best practice guidance for client-facing teams. Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments and advise on their impact on service delivery and client engagements. Legal Function Development Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes, contracting efficiency and knowledge sharing across the Legal team. Support and mentor more junior lawyers as appropriate. Deliver training to business stakeholders on contracting, risk awareness and legal developments relevant to project services. Skills, Experience & QualificationsEssential Qualified solicitor (England & Wales or Commonwealth) with 5-8 years post-qualification experience (guideline only, more experienced profiles will be considered) Strong experience advising on commercial contracts within a professional services, consultancy, technology or similar services-led environment. Demonstrable ability to manage complex contractual negotiations with senior internal and external stakeholders. Commercially astute, with the confidence to give clear, pragmatic advice in a fast moving business. Demonstrable ability to understand complex data protection issues. Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills. Comfortable working autonomously and prioritising competing demands. Desirable In-house experience within a large or matrixed professional services organisation. Familiarity with confidentiality, IP and regulatory considerations commonly arising in professional services engagements. Experience supporting bids, tenders and strategic client relationships. Key Competencies Strong commercial judgment Pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset Credibility with senior stakeholders Excellent problem-solving skills Collaborative, calm and resilient under pressure. This is an exciting role where you can make a genuine difference to a newly created project services function, within a global organisation. You will be a part of a great, collaborative and impressive team, the role will be of a hybrid nature, and you will be paid competitively. This is an exciting role where you can make a genuine difference to a newly created project services function, within a global organisation. You will be a part of a great, collaborative and impressive team, the role will be of a hybrid nature, and you will be paid competitively. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
About The Role Location: Highgate, Birmingham Salary : Ark main teaching or upper pay scales (£33,739 - £53,094), plus TLR2a Contract: Permanent Start date: September 2026 We are seeking a committed and inspiring Head of Key Stage 3 Science to help lead a high performing Science department and drive exceptional outcomes for pupil. About the role: In this role, you will shape and deliver an ambitious curriculum, model outstanding teaching, and use data intelligently to secure rapid progress across Key Stage 3. This is a chance to make a significant impact on pupils' lives, contributing to a community committed to academic excellence and personal development. What We're Looking For: Strong classroom practitioner with excellent subject knowledge and consistently high quality teaching. Proven impact on pupil progress and experience raising attainment across different groups. High expectations for behaviour, consistency and accountability, ensuring excellent learning in every lesson. Strong communication, organisation and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and motivate. Resilience, optimism and drive , with a commitment to ongoing professional development. Alignment to our ethos and a genuine belief in every pupil's potential to excel. Qualified Teacher Status and the right to work in the UK Benefits Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale. Generous pension scheme. Access to Ark rewards - a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers Interest-free loans - up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle. Gym discounts - offering up to 40%. Access to Employee Assistance Programme - providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support. About Us We are committed to addressing educational disadvantage. We consistently guide pupils to GCSE and A-Level outcomes which place our cohorts in the top 10% of schools nationally on many measures, including those for the progress of disadvantaged pupils. Our school serves pupils from central Birmingham. The percentage of our cohort eligible for the Pupil Premium is the eighth highest in the country. There are very few communities in the UK who need great teachers more than ours. Teachers and leaders at Ark St Alban's Academy are determined to prove that the background of a young person can be no impediment to their success. Our school prepares pupils to succeed at elite universities, with our alumni proudly representing our community at prestigious destinations including Cambridge University, Durham University and the London School of Economics. Diversity and inclusion: We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone - staff and students - can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark's diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link. Safeguarding statement: Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark's safer recruitment process, please click this link. Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
May 07, 2026
Full time
About The Role Location: Highgate, Birmingham Salary : Ark main teaching or upper pay scales (£33,739 - £53,094), plus TLR2a Contract: Permanent Start date: September 2026 We are seeking a committed and inspiring Head of Key Stage 3 Science to help lead a high performing Science department and drive exceptional outcomes for pupil. About the role: In this role, you will shape and deliver an ambitious curriculum, model outstanding teaching, and use data intelligently to secure rapid progress across Key Stage 3. This is a chance to make a significant impact on pupils' lives, contributing to a community committed to academic excellence and personal development. What We're Looking For: Strong classroom practitioner with excellent subject knowledge and consistently high quality teaching. Proven impact on pupil progress and experience raising attainment across different groups. High expectations for behaviour, consistency and accountability, ensuring excellent learning in every lesson. Strong communication, organisation and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and motivate. Resilience, optimism and drive , with a commitment to ongoing professional development. Alignment to our ethos and a genuine belief in every pupil's potential to excel. Qualified Teacher Status and the right to work in the UK Benefits Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale. Generous pension scheme. Access to Ark rewards - a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers Interest-free loans - up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle. Gym discounts - offering up to 40%. Access to Employee Assistance Programme - providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support. About Us We are committed to addressing educational disadvantage. We consistently guide pupils to GCSE and A-Level outcomes which place our cohorts in the top 10% of schools nationally on many measures, including those for the progress of disadvantaged pupils. Our school serves pupils from central Birmingham. The percentage of our cohort eligible for the Pupil Premium is the eighth highest in the country. There are very few communities in the UK who need great teachers more than ours. Teachers and leaders at Ark St Alban's Academy are determined to prove that the background of a young person can be no impediment to their success. Our school prepares pupils to succeed at elite universities, with our alumni proudly representing our community at prestigious destinations including Cambridge University, Durham University and the London School of Economics. Diversity and inclusion: We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone - staff and students - can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark's diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link. Safeguarding statement: Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark's safer recruitment process, please click this link. Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
About The Role PPA Cover Teacher Reporting to: Head of School Start date: September 2026 Salary: Ark UTPS (Inner London), £29,044-£42,017, depending on experience The Role To deliver outstanding teaching and learning and therefore help students achieve excellent academic results and be a role-model/impact the academy more widely. To design an engaging and challenging curriculum that inspires children to appreciate the range of subjects and their application. This is a one-year fixed term, term-time only position with the potential for extension. Key Responsibilities To be responsible for the teaching of computing in the school To plan, resource and deliver lessons and sequences of lessons to the highest standard that ensure real learning takes place and students make superior progress To provide a nurturing classroom and academy environment that helps students to develop as learners To help to maintain/establish discipline across the whole academy To contribute to the effective working of the academy. If you would like to discuss this opportunity or for any queries, please contact the school office on . Benefits Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale. Twice as many training days as standard. Generous pension scheme. Access to Ark rewards - a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers Interest-free loans - up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle. Gym discounts - offering up to 40%. Access to Employee Assistance Programme - providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support. Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at About Us We are a mixed, non-denominational, two form entry primary school for local children in Acton. We offer an inclusive and inspiring education in a community school with the highest possible aspirations for our pupils. We place great emphasis on supporting our pupils to reach their full potential and beyond, to develop and grow to become well-rounded and conscientious citizens of the world that offer a positive contribution to society. We had a highly successful first year and was graded outstanding by Ofsted (June 2025). Our mission "to ensure that all children can attend university or pursue a career of their choice", is incredibly important and something that we keep at the forefront of our minds every day, through our academy values of 'Explore, Endeavour and Excel' - today we lay the foundations for tomorrow's success. By the end of their time at Ark Priory, we expect all children to possess the characteristics highlighted in our 'Ark Priory child'. Pupils are proud to be Ark Priory pupils and reflect the positive and respectful school culture in which all staff know and care about our pupils. We celebrate togetherness and what makes us part of our unique Ark Priory community, as well as valuing and nurturing differences; in our school bullying, harassment and violence are never tolerated. Joining Ark Priory Primary Academy is an exciting opportunity to work in an outstanding setting which offers lots of potential and opportunity to embark on a rewarding career path. Visit arkpriory.org/jobs to learn more about us and see our current vacancies . Diversity and inclusion: We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone - staff and students - can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark's diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link. Safeguarding statement: Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark's safer recruitment process, please click this link. P lease note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
May 07, 2026
Seasonal
About The Role PPA Cover Teacher Reporting to: Head of School Start date: September 2026 Salary: Ark UTPS (Inner London), £29,044-£42,017, depending on experience The Role To deliver outstanding teaching and learning and therefore help students achieve excellent academic results and be a role-model/impact the academy more widely. To design an engaging and challenging curriculum that inspires children to appreciate the range of subjects and their application. This is a one-year fixed term, term-time only position with the potential for extension. Key Responsibilities To be responsible for the teaching of computing in the school To plan, resource and deliver lessons and sequences of lessons to the highest standard that ensure real learning takes place and students make superior progress To provide a nurturing classroom and academy environment that helps students to develop as learners To help to maintain/establish discipline across the whole academy To contribute to the effective working of the academy. If you would like to discuss this opportunity or for any queries, please contact the school office on . Benefits Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale. Twice as many training days as standard. Generous pension scheme. Access to Ark rewards - a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers Interest-free loans - up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle. Gym discounts - offering up to 40%. Access to Employee Assistance Programme - providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support. Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at About Us We are a mixed, non-denominational, two form entry primary school for local children in Acton. We offer an inclusive and inspiring education in a community school with the highest possible aspirations for our pupils. We place great emphasis on supporting our pupils to reach their full potential and beyond, to develop and grow to become well-rounded and conscientious citizens of the world that offer a positive contribution to society. We had a highly successful first year and was graded outstanding by Ofsted (June 2025). Our mission "to ensure that all children can attend university or pursue a career of their choice", is incredibly important and something that we keep at the forefront of our minds every day, through our academy values of 'Explore, Endeavour and Excel' - today we lay the foundations for tomorrow's success. By the end of their time at Ark Priory, we expect all children to possess the characteristics highlighted in our 'Ark Priory child'. Pupils are proud to be Ark Priory pupils and reflect the positive and respectful school culture in which all staff know and care about our pupils. We celebrate togetherness and what makes us part of our unique Ark Priory community, as well as valuing and nurturing differences; in our school bullying, harassment and violence are never tolerated. Joining Ark Priory Primary Academy is an exciting opportunity to work in an outstanding setting which offers lots of potential and opportunity to embark on a rewarding career path. Visit arkpriory.org/jobs to learn more about us and see our current vacancies . Diversity and inclusion: We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone - staff and students - can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark's diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link. Safeguarding statement: Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark's safer recruitment process, please click this link. P lease note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
Reed have partnered with a prestigious UK law firm, recruiting for an Operations Support Manager in their Bristol Central office. This role involves managing a multidisciplinary team to ensure smooth operational delivery in a busy, client-facing corporate environment. You will also act as the deputy to the Front of House Manager, collaborating closely with Facilities, IT, Office Services, and Health & Safety teams across the firm. Location: Central Bristol Salary: Competitive + annual company-wide bonus (typically 4-6%) Job Type: Full-time Working Pattern: Monday-Friday, rotating early/late shifts every other week (7:30am-4:30pm / 10:00am-7:00pm) Duties: Manage 10-15 direct reports across Front of House, Reception, Facilities, Operations, AV, and Switchboard. Lead on rotas, performance, coaching, service standards, and team development. Act as second in command to the Front of House Manager. Support teams in Health & Safety, Legal Operations, and Commercial Operations. Deliver a high-quality Front of House and client experience. Coordinate staffing, shift patterns, and act as an escalation point for service issues. Support meetings, events, and all hospitality functions. Liaise with Facilities, Building Management, and suppliers to resolve office issues. Maintain excellent standards across meeting rooms, shared spaces, and security areas. Support office services including post, DX, couriers, stationery, and storage. Assist with Health & Safety drills, procedures, and compliance activity. Provide administrative support including invoice processing, records, and budget tracking. Contribute to operational improvements and wider business projects. Occasionally visit the firm's smaller London and Edinburgh offices to provide on-site operational or Front of House support when the FOH Manager is unavailable. About you: Proven experience managing teams in office, operations, facilities, hospitality, or similar environments. Background in operational or facilities management or front of house services. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Highly organised, proactive, and confident handling multiple priorities. Good IT capability with a willingness to learn basic troubleshooting. Customer-focused, collaborative, and professional approach. Health & Safety awareness (training available). Benefits: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional days awarded after 3, 6, and 10 years of service. Annual firm-wide performance bonus paid in November (typically 4-6%). Self-invested personal pension (SIPP) with employer contribution up to 5% and employee minimum 3%. Private medical insurance for all employees. BUPA health assessments on joining and every two years thereafter. Enhanced family leave, including 26 weeks full pay maternity/adoption leave, shared parental leave matching maternity/adoption, and four weeks full pay paternity leave. Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing and counselling support.
May 07, 2026
Full time
Reed have partnered with a prestigious UK law firm, recruiting for an Operations Support Manager in their Bristol Central office. This role involves managing a multidisciplinary team to ensure smooth operational delivery in a busy, client-facing corporate environment. You will also act as the deputy to the Front of House Manager, collaborating closely with Facilities, IT, Office Services, and Health & Safety teams across the firm. Location: Central Bristol Salary: Competitive + annual company-wide bonus (typically 4-6%) Job Type: Full-time Working Pattern: Monday-Friday, rotating early/late shifts every other week (7:30am-4:30pm / 10:00am-7:00pm) Duties: Manage 10-15 direct reports across Front of House, Reception, Facilities, Operations, AV, and Switchboard. Lead on rotas, performance, coaching, service standards, and team development. Act as second in command to the Front of House Manager. Support teams in Health & Safety, Legal Operations, and Commercial Operations. Deliver a high-quality Front of House and client experience. Coordinate staffing, shift patterns, and act as an escalation point for service issues. Support meetings, events, and all hospitality functions. Liaise with Facilities, Building Management, and suppliers to resolve office issues. Maintain excellent standards across meeting rooms, shared spaces, and security areas. Support office services including post, DX, couriers, stationery, and storage. Assist with Health & Safety drills, procedures, and compliance activity. Provide administrative support including invoice processing, records, and budget tracking. Contribute to operational improvements and wider business projects. Occasionally visit the firm's smaller London and Edinburgh offices to provide on-site operational or Front of House support when the FOH Manager is unavailable. About you: Proven experience managing teams in office, operations, facilities, hospitality, or similar environments. Background in operational or facilities management or front of house services. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Highly organised, proactive, and confident handling multiple priorities. Good IT capability with a willingness to learn basic troubleshooting. Customer-focused, collaborative, and professional approach. Health & Safety awareness (training available). Benefits: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional days awarded after 3, 6, and 10 years of service. Annual firm-wide performance bonus paid in November (typically 4-6%). Self-invested personal pension (SIPP) with employer contribution up to 5% and employee minimum 3%. Private medical insurance for all employees. BUPA health assessments on joining and every two years thereafter. Enhanced family leave, including 26 weeks full pay maternity/adoption leave, shared parental leave matching maternity/adoption, and four weeks full pay paternity leave. Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing and counselling support.
Childcare Paralegal / 1+ PQE / Sunderland / c£30,000 DOE / The firm is seeking a motivated and detail focused Paralegal with a strong interest in public children law and a commitment to developing a long term career within this specialist area - To apply please call Teagan on and quote Job Ref: 3616 JOB TITLE: Childcare Paralegal PQE REQUIRED: 1+ LOCATION: Sunderland SALARY: c£30,000 (DOE) THE ROLE: The Paralegal will provide specialist support to Fee Earners across a broad range of public law children matters, including care proceedings under the Children Act 1989, pre-proceedings under the Public Law Outline and urgent applications such as emergency protection orders, supervision orders and special guardianship orders. The role will involve assisting with the preparation, filing and service of court documents including statements, chronologies, threshold documents, Scott Schedules, position statements and trial bundles in accordance with the Family Procedure Rules 2010 and PD27A. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing case timetables, tracking deadlines and ensuring compliance with all court orders and procedural requirements. The role will also include drafting attendance notes, instructions to counsel and experts and PLO correspondence. The Paralegal will liaise regularly with vulnerable clients, local authorities, CAFCASS, Children's Guardians, counsel and experts, ensuring a trauma-informed and sensitive approach at all times. The position will also involve the collation and management of evidence, preparation of e-bundles, compliance with disclosure and data protection obligations and assistance with Legal Aid funding applications and CCMS processes. The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills and the ability to maintain full file compliance in line with SRA and regulatory standards. THE CANDIDATE: The successful candidate will demonstrate strong drafting and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines and prepare accurate court documentation within a fast paced legal environment. Previous experience in family law, local authority work or legal aid matters would be advantageous, although it is not essential as full training will be provided. The ideal candidate will be confident communicating with vulnerable clients and multi-agency professionals and will adopt a calm, empathetic and professional approach at all times. A law degree, GDL, CILEX or equivalent qualification would be desirable, alongside strong IT proficiency and experience using case management systems and e-bundling software. The firm is particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate commitment, resilience and a genuine desire to build a career in child protection law, with a clear progression pathway towards qualification as a Child Care Solicitor and potential future membership of the Law Society Children's Panel. THE FIRM: The firm is a progressive and ambitious law practice with a long established reputation for delivering high quality legal services and outstanding client care. It has a strong and growing public law children practice and is committed to supporting vulnerable individuals and families through complex legal processes. The firm operates within a supportive and collaborative working environment where professional development is actively encouraged and employees are given clear opportunities for progression. The organisation is Lexcel accredited and maintains a strong focus on compliance, quality and client service. The team is based in a modern, city centre office environment with excellent facilities and transport links and benefits from a forward-thinking leadership team committed to continued growth and innovation. PACKAGE: The role offers a competitive starting salary dependent on experience, alongside a full training programme and structured career progression pathway towards qualification as a Child Care Solicitor. The firm provides ongoing supervision, development support and clear progression opportunities, including potential future advancement towards Children Panel membership. Employees benefit from a pension scheme, holiday entitlement plus additional festive closure periods and access to employee discount schemes. The firm promotes a supportive and friendly working culture with regular performance reviews, training opportunities and strong emphasis on career development within a specialist area of law. HOW TO APPLY: Contact Teagan Portas at eNL on / or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
May 07, 2026
Full time
Childcare Paralegal / 1+ PQE / Sunderland / c£30,000 DOE / The firm is seeking a motivated and detail focused Paralegal with a strong interest in public children law and a commitment to developing a long term career within this specialist area - To apply please call Teagan on and quote Job Ref: 3616 JOB TITLE: Childcare Paralegal PQE REQUIRED: 1+ LOCATION: Sunderland SALARY: c£30,000 (DOE) THE ROLE: The Paralegal will provide specialist support to Fee Earners across a broad range of public law children matters, including care proceedings under the Children Act 1989, pre-proceedings under the Public Law Outline and urgent applications such as emergency protection orders, supervision orders and special guardianship orders. The role will involve assisting with the preparation, filing and service of court documents including statements, chronologies, threshold documents, Scott Schedules, position statements and trial bundles in accordance with the Family Procedure Rules 2010 and PD27A. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing case timetables, tracking deadlines and ensuring compliance with all court orders and procedural requirements. The role will also include drafting attendance notes, instructions to counsel and experts and PLO correspondence. The Paralegal will liaise regularly with vulnerable clients, local authorities, CAFCASS, Children's Guardians, counsel and experts, ensuring a trauma-informed and sensitive approach at all times. The position will also involve the collation and management of evidence, preparation of e-bundles, compliance with disclosure and data protection obligations and assistance with Legal Aid funding applications and CCMS processes. The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills and the ability to maintain full file compliance in line with SRA and regulatory standards. THE CANDIDATE: The successful candidate will demonstrate strong drafting and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines and prepare accurate court documentation within a fast paced legal environment. Previous experience in family law, local authority work or legal aid matters would be advantageous, although it is not essential as full training will be provided. The ideal candidate will be confident communicating with vulnerable clients and multi-agency professionals and will adopt a calm, empathetic and professional approach at all times. A law degree, GDL, CILEX or equivalent qualification would be desirable, alongside strong IT proficiency and experience using case management systems and e-bundling software. The firm is particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate commitment, resilience and a genuine desire to build a career in child protection law, with a clear progression pathway towards qualification as a Child Care Solicitor and potential future membership of the Law Society Children's Panel. THE FIRM: The firm is a progressive and ambitious law practice with a long established reputation for delivering high quality legal services and outstanding client care. It has a strong and growing public law children practice and is committed to supporting vulnerable individuals and families through complex legal processes. The firm operates within a supportive and collaborative working environment where professional development is actively encouraged and employees are given clear opportunities for progression. The organisation is Lexcel accredited and maintains a strong focus on compliance, quality and client service. The team is based in a modern, city centre office environment with excellent facilities and transport links and benefits from a forward-thinking leadership team committed to continued growth and innovation. PACKAGE: The role offers a competitive starting salary dependent on experience, alongside a full training programme and structured career progression pathway towards qualification as a Child Care Solicitor. The firm provides ongoing supervision, development support and clear progression opportunities, including potential future advancement towards Children Panel membership. Employees benefit from a pension scheme, holiday entitlement plus additional festive closure periods and access to employee discount schemes. The firm promotes a supportive and friendly working culture with regular performance reviews, training opportunities and strong emphasis on career development within a specialist area of law. HOW TO APPLY: Contact Teagan Portas at eNL on / or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
Cost Manager Manchester Permanent Competitive Salary + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary This is an exciting opportunity to take full accountability for regional Cost Management and Cost Engineering, ensuring the delivery of accurate, competitive prime costs and high-quality, compliant tenders. As Cost Manager, you will lead and develop the cost engineering function, oversee pricing from pre-tender through PCSA and into delivery alignment, and take ownership of the overall project price. You will work collaboratively with regional work-winning teams, supporting Bid Management, Pre-Construction and Operations to ensure clear visibility of cost drivers, risks, opportunities, and assumptions throughout the project lifecycle. This role plays a key part in helping secure new business, strengthening client relationships and enabling well-informed decision-making at a senior level. Responsibilities Provide effective leadership and development of the cost engineering team to achieve sales and gross profit targets. Ensure consistent and compliant pricing across all pre-construction activities, in line with NG Bailey processes and delegated authority requirements. Work with Pre-Construction Leads to define clear pricing strategies focused on profit, risk management and client value. Report monthly on tenders and PCSA activity, including progress against programme and any required mitigation actions. Collaborate with Operations, Commercial, Cost, Design & Technical, Procurement, Planning, and project teams to shape and communicate tender pricing strategy. Deliver effective cost planning services and maintain accurate historic cost data across project types and sectors. Maintain a detailed understanding of market pricing, competition, risks, market activity, and key stakeholders. Work with Procurement and technical leads to validate quotations, apply optimal buying strategies and maintain supply chain compliance. Maintain accountability for Estimation, SharePoint and related systems, ensuring timely production of required monthly reports. Following contract award, organise and ensure thorough handover of winning bids to Operations, providing clear evidence of tender basis, commercial opportunities and risk areas. Maintain the highest levels of commercial confidentiality in all aspects of employment. Requirements Management experience and/or 5+ years as a Senior Estimator. Experience leading cost engineering and/or estimating teams (desirable). Strong commercial and financial acumen with the ability to influence at all levels. Experience in cost planning, pricing strategy, and risk management. Knowledge of procurement and supply chain engagement best practice. Evidence of Design and Commercial training (essential). Evidence of Management training (essential). Evidence of Health & Safety training (essential). Professional Management qualification (desirable). Qualifications in Design and/or Commercial disciplines (desirable). Benefits Financial compensation if working away from home 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays Pension with leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution Private healthcare Free 24/7 365 Employee assistance program to support mental health and wellbeing (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Discounts Personal development programme Flexible Benefits Car/Car Allowance Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
May 07, 2026
Full time
Cost Manager Manchester Permanent Competitive Salary + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary This is an exciting opportunity to take full accountability for regional Cost Management and Cost Engineering, ensuring the delivery of accurate, competitive prime costs and high-quality, compliant tenders. As Cost Manager, you will lead and develop the cost engineering function, oversee pricing from pre-tender through PCSA and into delivery alignment, and take ownership of the overall project price. You will work collaboratively with regional work-winning teams, supporting Bid Management, Pre-Construction and Operations to ensure clear visibility of cost drivers, risks, opportunities, and assumptions throughout the project lifecycle. This role plays a key part in helping secure new business, strengthening client relationships and enabling well-informed decision-making at a senior level. Responsibilities Provide effective leadership and development of the cost engineering team to achieve sales and gross profit targets. Ensure consistent and compliant pricing across all pre-construction activities, in line with NG Bailey processes and delegated authority requirements. Work with Pre-Construction Leads to define clear pricing strategies focused on profit, risk management and client value. Report monthly on tenders and PCSA activity, including progress against programme and any required mitigation actions. Collaborate with Operations, Commercial, Cost, Design & Technical, Procurement, Planning, and project teams to shape and communicate tender pricing strategy. Deliver effective cost planning services and maintain accurate historic cost data across project types and sectors. Maintain a detailed understanding of market pricing, competition, risks, market activity, and key stakeholders. Work with Procurement and technical leads to validate quotations, apply optimal buying strategies and maintain supply chain compliance. Maintain accountability for Estimation, SharePoint and related systems, ensuring timely production of required monthly reports. Following contract award, organise and ensure thorough handover of winning bids to Operations, providing clear evidence of tender basis, commercial opportunities and risk areas. Maintain the highest levels of commercial confidentiality in all aspects of employment. Requirements Management experience and/or 5+ years as a Senior Estimator. Experience leading cost engineering and/or estimating teams (desirable). Strong commercial and financial acumen with the ability to influence at all levels. Experience in cost planning, pricing strategy, and risk management. Knowledge of procurement and supply chain engagement best practice. Evidence of Design and Commercial training (essential). Evidence of Management training (essential). Evidence of Health & Safety training (essential). Professional Management qualification (desirable). Qualifications in Design and/or Commercial disciplines (desirable). Benefits Financial compensation if working away from home 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays Pension with leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution Private healthcare Free 24/7 365 Employee assistance program to support mental health and wellbeing (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Discounts Personal development programme Flexible Benefits Car/Car Allowance Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
Join the UK's number one fitness brand and favourite gym as a Personal Trainer/ Fitness Coach Keep 100% of your PT earnings, your first month is rent free. Why be a self-employed Personal Trainer at PureGym? you will have access to the largest member base in the UK, plus: You will have access to an exclusive app with industry leading content. Free education and CIMSPA accredited courses all bespoke to PureGym, with unlimited access to business resources. Access to the best fitness discounts exclusive to PG Personal Trainers. Free Webinars, podcasts and access to our mentoring lab - you can be mentored on all aspects of your business. Wellness package - Online GP, counselling sessions, Physio sessions & Financial guidance. PT Support - 5x free guest passes per month, lead generation workshops, PT open week for you to generate leads & PT taster sessions on the timetable for members to discover you. Full rent transition programme delivered by master trainers. Free advertising on the PureGym website, social media and in club Benefits as a Fitness Coach: Contracted salary, guaranteed 12 hours per week. Annual leave allowance, plus a personal day off. Free Gym Membership for yourself and a friend or family member Employee Assistance Programme Pension Scheme Discounted legal services Enhanced maternity & paternity leave Funded First Aid qualification. Career development with management training programmes Group Exercise initial training and continual upskill opportunities. In your role as a Fitness Coach , you will play a key part in the safe enjoyment of our gyms, delivering an amazing member experience, teaching classes, inductions, and taking care of the upkeep of the gym floor. If this sounds like your perfect next role, here's what we're looking for: A passion for fitness and wellbeing Someone who embodies 'Feel PureGym good' in all that they do. A Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification Apply today! speak to a member of our team and start your career path with PureGym. Here is a little about us: The PureGym Group is a global gym business with a community of more than 700 gyms and over 2 million members. At PureGym, everything we do comes back to one simple idea: helping you feel good. We're proud of our people and have a strong focus on internal progression. Championing diversity, we are committed to providing an excellent employee experience and workplace culture. As such, we are a Disability Confident Committed employer, and offer interviews to candidates who meet the essential criteria for a role, and opt-in to the scheme on their application form. Our gyms are friendly, supportive, and judgement-free spaces where everybody can come in, work out and leave Feeling PureGym Good. We are proud to be certified by Top Employers Institute.
May 07, 2026
Full time
Join the UK's number one fitness brand and favourite gym as a Personal Trainer/ Fitness Coach Keep 100% of your PT earnings, your first month is rent free. Why be a self-employed Personal Trainer at PureGym? you will have access to the largest member base in the UK, plus: You will have access to an exclusive app with industry leading content. Free education and CIMSPA accredited courses all bespoke to PureGym, with unlimited access to business resources. Access to the best fitness discounts exclusive to PG Personal Trainers. Free Webinars, podcasts and access to our mentoring lab - you can be mentored on all aspects of your business. Wellness package - Online GP, counselling sessions, Physio sessions & Financial guidance. PT Support - 5x free guest passes per month, lead generation workshops, PT open week for you to generate leads & PT taster sessions on the timetable for members to discover you. Full rent transition programme delivered by master trainers. Free advertising on the PureGym website, social media and in club Benefits as a Fitness Coach: Contracted salary, guaranteed 12 hours per week. Annual leave allowance, plus a personal day off. Free Gym Membership for yourself and a friend or family member Employee Assistance Programme Pension Scheme Discounted legal services Enhanced maternity & paternity leave Funded First Aid qualification. Career development with management training programmes Group Exercise initial training and continual upskill opportunities. In your role as a Fitness Coach , you will play a key part in the safe enjoyment of our gyms, delivering an amazing member experience, teaching classes, inductions, and taking care of the upkeep of the gym floor. If this sounds like your perfect next role, here's what we're looking for: A passion for fitness and wellbeing Someone who embodies 'Feel PureGym good' in all that they do. A Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification Apply today! speak to a member of our team and start your career path with PureGym. Here is a little about us: The PureGym Group is a global gym business with a community of more than 700 gyms and over 2 million members. At PureGym, everything we do comes back to one simple idea: helping you feel good. We're proud of our people and have a strong focus on internal progression. Championing diversity, we are committed to providing an excellent employee experience and workplace culture. As such, we are a Disability Confident Committed employer, and offer interviews to candidates who meet the essential criteria for a role, and opt-in to the scheme on their application form. Our gyms are friendly, supportive, and judgement-free spaces where everybody can come in, work out and leave Feeling PureGym Good. We are proud to be certified by Top Employers Institute.
Your new company You'll be joining a large, fast-moving organisation operating across the UK & Ireland, where legal expertise is central to strategic decision-making. The business supports a diverse range of complex infrastructure, construction and facilities management projects, and you'll be part of a collaborative legal team in a brand new role that ensures operations remain confident, compliant and commercially driven. Your new role As a Legal Counsel specialising in construction, you will provide clear, pragmatic legal and commercial advice to support a broad range of projects and functional teams. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to guide the business through complex contractual decisions while helping manage and mitigate legal risk.Your responsibilities will include: Providing effective legal and commercial guidance to relevant segments and functions. Reviewing, drafting and negotiating construction and FM contracts, including PFI variations. Advising on and negotiating standard forms such as NEC4, JCT, Model Forms, bespoke agreements and documentation for complex infrastructure projects. Drafting and negotiating professional appointments, collateral warranties, bonds, guarantees and security documents. Supporting the assessment and management of legal and commercial risk. Delivering training on legal, commercial and regulatory matters. Ensuring compliance with legal requirements and internal governance processes. Managing external legal advisers and associated fees. Offering preliminary advice on disputes and litigation. What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified solicitor (England & Wales or equivalent common law jurisdiction), ideally with 4 years' PQE, strong academics and experience gained from a top-tier law firm and/or in-house role within a relevant industry.You will also bring: Strong technical expertise in construction law. Proven experience with NEC4, JCT, Model Forms and other UK standard forms of contract. Confidence in drafting and negotiating professional appointments, collateral warranties, bonds, guarantees and associated project documentation. Strong commercial awareness and the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives. Excellent communication and relationship building skills. A pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset with sound judgement. What you'll get in return You'll receive a competitive salary based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, professional growth and work-life balance.Benefits include: A wide range of over 20 employee benefits (20+), including a retirement plan. Discounts for everyday shopping. Gym discounts and wellbeing support. Access to a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme offering emotional, legal and financial advice. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now on .If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
May 07, 2026
Full time
Your new company You'll be joining a large, fast-moving organisation operating across the UK & Ireland, where legal expertise is central to strategic decision-making. The business supports a diverse range of complex infrastructure, construction and facilities management projects, and you'll be part of a collaborative legal team in a brand new role that ensures operations remain confident, compliant and commercially driven. Your new role As a Legal Counsel specialising in construction, you will provide clear, pragmatic legal and commercial advice to support a broad range of projects and functional teams. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to guide the business through complex contractual decisions while helping manage and mitigate legal risk.Your responsibilities will include: Providing effective legal and commercial guidance to relevant segments and functions. Reviewing, drafting and negotiating construction and FM contracts, including PFI variations. Advising on and negotiating standard forms such as NEC4, JCT, Model Forms, bespoke agreements and documentation for complex infrastructure projects. Drafting and negotiating professional appointments, collateral warranties, bonds, guarantees and security documents. Supporting the assessment and management of legal and commercial risk. Delivering training on legal, commercial and regulatory matters. Ensuring compliance with legal requirements and internal governance processes. Managing external legal advisers and associated fees. Offering preliminary advice on disputes and litigation. What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified solicitor (England & Wales or equivalent common law jurisdiction), ideally with 4 years' PQE, strong academics and experience gained from a top-tier law firm and/or in-house role within a relevant industry.You will also bring: Strong technical expertise in construction law. Proven experience with NEC4, JCT, Model Forms and other UK standard forms of contract. Confidence in drafting and negotiating professional appointments, collateral warranties, bonds, guarantees and associated project documentation. Strong commercial awareness and the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives. Excellent communication and relationship building skills. A pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset with sound judgement. What you'll get in return You'll receive a competitive salary based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, professional growth and work-life balance.Benefits include: A wide range of over 20 employee benefits (20+), including a retirement plan. Discounts for everyday shopping. Gym discounts and wellbeing support. Access to a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme offering emotional, legal and financial advice. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now on .If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
