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Job Title: Employment Tax Assistant Manager Location: City of London, hybrid working available Salary: Up to £55,000! The Role & Responsiblities: Manage comprehensive employment tax compliance services including PAYE health checks, P11D benefits reporting, PAYE Settlement Agreements, and Construction Industry Scheme compliance Draft technical advisory communications for clients on complex employment tax matters including employment status, IR35, termination payments, and benefits-in-kind structuring Support senior leadership in delivering strategic advice and identifying opportunities in complex employment tax scenarios Contribute to international employment tax and global mobility projects, including expatriate tax compliance and cross-border employment tax planning Maintain cutting-edge knowledge of UK employment tax legislation and HMRC guidance Proactively share insights and best practices with clients and colleagues Participate in client meetings, presentations, and training sessions Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across their client base Support business development through proposal writing, networking events, and identifying new opportunities within existing client relationships Mentor and coach junior team members, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture Ensure all deliverables meet the highest standards and regulatory requirements Take ownership of projects and drive them to successful completion The Individual: Proven experience in employment tax ATT qualification or equivalent professional qualification Experience working with HMRC Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Advanced MS Excel skills for data manipulation and analysis Strong organizational skills and self-motivation Monthly payroll processing experience Expatriate tax knowledge International employment tax exposure Why Choose Them? Early responsibility and exposure to high-profile projects Direct collaboration with experienced senior leaders Excellent prospects for career progression within their rapidly growing team Opportunity to contribute to shaping the future of the practice Fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture Technical challenges across diverse client portfolio Supportive team environment focused on collaboration and excellence Exposure to cutting-edge employment tax developments

Overview A well-established and growing accountancy and advisory firm in Oxfordshire is looking to appoint a Corporate Tax Manager to join its expanding tax team. This position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of clients ranging from owner-managed businesses and entrepreneurial groups through to larger mid-market organisations across a variety of sectors. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality corporate tax compliance services while also supporting and contributing to advisory projects. Working closely with senior members of the tax team as well as colleagues in audit and accounts, the role provides exposure to a broad range of technical matters including tax planning, group structuring, corporate reorganisations and transactional support. You will be responsible for reviewing and preparing corporate tax computations, managing client relationships, identifying advisory opportunities and ensuring that work is delivered to a high technical standard. The firm offers a collaborative and supportive environment with a strong focus on professional development. This role would suit a Corporate Tax professional currently working within accountancy practice who is looking to develop their technical knowledge, gain greater exposure to advisory work and progress their career within a forward-thinking firm.

Company Secretarial Manager - MC My professional services client is seeking a Company Secretarial Manager to join its dynamic corporate services environment. This is a senior-level role requiring CGI qualification, strong technical expertise and the ability to manage a client portfolio independently from the outset. You will have experience using Diligent Entities and a solid understanding of company law and governance. Excellent communication skills are essential, as you will liaise with clients, senior stakeholders and internal teams while supporting the development of colleagues and contributing to a high-performing governance function. Key Responsibilities Manage a portfolio of clients while supporting company secretarial and governance activities, including incorporations, board and shareholder meetings, statutory record maintenance and HMRC Stamp Duty matters. Lead and support complex corporate reorganisations such as demergers, share transfers, buybacks and capital restructures. Assist with workflow management, training junior staff and working closely with senior management. Ensure compliance with evolving legal and regulatory requirements while delivering multiple projects to tight deadlines. Hybrid Working This role offers hybrid working, with 3 days per week in the office and 2 days working from home. Please get in touch asap to avoid missing out.

Marketing Manager - Campaigns & PR sought by the Windows Solutions division of an international polymer manufacturer, in their Ross-on-Wye office. This global company has nearly 200 locations worldwide and supplies to a range of industries including construction, industrial and automotive industries. This is a part-time 25 hour per week - 12-month fixed Term contract maternity cover. My client is preferably seeking an experienced professional with a track record to step in for maternity cover who can hit the ground running. However, there is some flexibility to also consider a less experienced full-time Marketing Manager (37.5 hours). The Role: As the Marketing Manager - Campaigns & PR you will be reporting to the Head of Marketing & Communications, in this position you will be responsible for managing our customer B2B and B2C marketing campaigns to cover maternity leave. Working closely with the Head of Marketing & Communications on executing the marketing strategy and managing impactful campaigns that will elevate the Window Solutions brand, drive customer acquisition and ultimately increase sales across all our customer segments. Your day-to-day duties as Marketing Manager - Campaigns & PR will include: • Contribute to the design and implementation of the overarching marketing strategy, which aligns with the organisation's strategic growth objectives • Creation and execution of marketing campaigns • Track and analyse the performance of campaigns, providing insights and measuring ROI • Raise profile of the company using marketing tools and platforms. Identify avenues for brand exposure • Generation of engaging content for all marketing platforms • Co-ordinating PR activity aligned to the campaigns • Work with agencies to implement the PR and communications plan and strategy • Staying up to date with industry news and developments for use in marketing content. The successful Marketing Manager should have: • Degree in relevant marketing-related discipline or Business is strongly preferred • A strong level of experience within a similar PR & Marketing role within the B2B & B2C markets is essential • Strong project leadership and planning skills • Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities • Competency in writing compelling and creative campaign content • Proficiency in PR and marketing software and tools • A creative mindset with a strategic and analytical approach • Attention to detail, with a methodical approach Benefits: • £25,00 to £31,188 per annum for 25 hours per week part-time • Typically 3 days per week but for experience there is some flexibility on hours/days • Auto-enrolment pension scheme • Health cash plans • Occupational health • Holiday buy/sell scheme (4 days year 1, rising to 5 days from year 2) • Sick pay • Cycle To Work scheme • 32 days' holiday including bank holidays, increasing with service (pro ratta'd) • Smart casual dress code • Dress-down Fridays • Free parking • Onsite EV charge points • Internal training academy • E-learning opportunities including LinkedIn Learning • Access to external training and supported education • Stunning office location • Excellent working environment • Long term career opportunities Marketing Manager - Campaigns & PR Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire £25,000 - £31,188 pa depending on experience excellent benefits Marketing Manager Marketing Executive Campaigns Campaigns & PR Marcomms Manager Marketing & PR PR & Marketing Marketer Senior Marketing SEO Online Marketing Business to Business Construction Engineering Manufacturing

A fast-growing and highly respected construction project management consultancy is seeking an experienced Project Director to join its leadership team and help deliver some of the most complex and high-profile projects in the built environment. The consultancy has built a strong reputation for delivering projects in high-profile operational environments, including major entertainment venues, arenas, theatres, leisure destinations and large-scale mixed-use developments. These are projects that demand exceptional leadership, strategic decision-making and careful coordination, often delivered within live environments where maintaining operations is as critical as construction delivery itself. Known for its pragmatic and solutions-led approach, the business specialises in simplifying complex project challenges through strong leadership, collaborative working and clear delivery strategies. With offices across the UK and an expanding portfolio of major projects, the consultancy is entering an exciting phase of growth and is seeking senior leaders who want to help shape its future. The Opportunity As Project Director, you will lead the successful delivery of major construction and development projects from early concept through to completion. You will act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing strategic leadership while coordinating multidisciplinary consultant and contractor teams across technically complex schemes. Many of these projects operate within operational or live environments, requiring careful management of programme, risk, stakeholder engagement and operational constraints. Alongside project delivery, this role offers the opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of the consultancy, mentoring project teams, strengthening client relationships and contributing to the strategic direction of the business. Key Responsibilities Provide senior leadership across multiple large-scale, complex construction projects of significant profile and strategic importance Act as the primary client interface, offering strategic advice and assurance across programme, governance and delivery Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary consultant and contractor teams Manage programme, risk, cost and delivery strategy across technically demanding schemes Deliver projects within operational or live environments, balancing construction activity with ongoing business operations Lead, mentor and develop Project Managers at all levels, building high-performing teams Apply strong expertise in construction contracts including NEC and JCT, ensuring robust commercial management Support business growth through client engagement, opportunity identification and strategic input Contribute to the wider leadership of the consultancy, helping shape culture, standards and long-term vision About You Significant experience delivering major construction or development projects within a consultancy or client-side environment Proven track record leading large-scale, complex projects and multidisciplinary teams Experience operating in operational or live environments would be highly advantageous Strong commercial awareness with experience managing projects under NEC and JCT contracts Confident operating at senior client and board level, providing strategic insight and leadership A collaborative and solutions-focused leader who enjoys tackling complex project challenges Experience delivering projects within entertainment, leisure, major venues or operational environments would be particularly valuable, although candidates with strong experience delivering large-scale, high-impact projects across other sectors will also be considered. Why This Role Stands Out Opportunity to deliver high-profile projects in some of the most exciting live environments in the industry Join a consultancy known for its practical, solutions-led approach to project delivery Be part of a rapidly growing business where senior leaders can influence the future of the organisation Work within a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that values strong relationships and initiative Highly competitive salary, bonus and benefits package

Job Type:PermanentSalary:£55,000-£65,000 per annum (plus 10% bonus)Location:KidderminsterHours:Mon-Thurs (8-4.30) and Fri (8-1) Your new company Hays Senior Finance are pleased to be working with an excellent business in the Kidderminster area as they look to recruit a Finance Manager on a permanent basis. Our client is a leading European manufacturer and, with a commitment to innovation, they deliver high-performance solutions to global partners. Your new role In this newly created position, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial management of various projects, managing and mentoring a small team and ensuring seamless integration between programmes and accounting functions.Main duties: Manage the full project lifecycle financially including budget setup, monitoring, forecasting and reporting Ensure all project accounting is in compliance with company policies and accounting standards (IFRS15) Liaise effectively with various project stakeholders to establish and implement best practices for project financial tracking, analysis and reporting Identify opportunities for process improvements and design/deliver training sessions to both the Project Accountants and Project Managers on best practices Create and maintain a collaborative link with the financial accounting team to support cash forecasting, budget preparation and financial planning Prepare and present comprehensive project financial reports to senior management and stakeholders, providing key insight and analysis Ensure all project accounting activities are audit-ready and support internal/external audits as required Management of a small team, providing regular support and training What you'll need to succeed Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with post-qualification experience Strong understanding of general accounting principles and procedures Previous experience in project accounting and knowledge of project management methodologies (highly preferred) Excellent communication skills with the confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders Demonstrated ability to manage and develop finance teams Highly proficient with Excel and accounting software/ERP systems What you'll get in return In return, you will receive a competitive salary of up to £65,000 per annum (depending on experience) and be given the opportunity to join a thriving business that is going from strength-to-strength. Additional benefits include an annual management bonus scheme (up to 10%), contributory pension, 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays and buy/sell options), death-in service, perk box, subsidised canteen and much more. The role will be office-based during probation, but there is scope to WFH up to 2 days per week upon completion. 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.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

Job Role: HR Advisor Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 Location: Kidderminister, hyrbid Job Type: Fixed term contact Role Purpose To provide operational support to People Business Partners and to leaders, managers and colleagues by delivering a best-in-class employee relations service across the full employment lifecycle. The role works closely with people leaders to implement effective People and Culture initiatives that align with the organisation's long-term people strategy. It also supports the delivery of an end-to-end, people-centric service model that reflects organisational values and ensures a positive colleague experience at every interaction. Key Responsibilities People & Culture Strategy and Service Delivery Support the delivery and ongoing improvement of the People & Culture strategy, ensuring high-quality and consistent service. Work collaboratively across the People & Culture team to contribute to a cohesive, high-performing service. Employee Relations Provide clear, consistent HR advice and support to leaders and managers on employee relations matters including absence management, performance, disciplinary and grievance cases. Coach and influence leaders to ensure decision-making is aligned with organisational policies, procedures, best practice and employment legislation. Empower managers to take ownership of people matters while acting as a trusted advisor. Change Management & Organisational Development Support People Business Partners in the planning and implementation of organisational change initiatives, working closely with senior leaders and other People & Culture colleagues. Contribute to developing new People & Culture approaches that strengthen organisational capability, embed best practice, and enhance leadership confidence. Projects, Policies & Continuous Improvement Contribute to People & Culture-led projects in areas such as equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging; performance management; attendance management; reward and recognition; and stakeholder engagement. Support the development of data-driven decision-making through People & Culture metrics and insights. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR best practice, identifying opportunities to shape future approaches. Review and support the enhancement of the colleague lifecycle, including creation of service level agreements that ensure quality and consistency. Participate in the review and updating of People & Culture policies to ensure alignment with legislation, organisational values and current working practices. Drive continuous improvement by gathering stakeholder feedback and identifying opportunities to streamline and enhance processes. Customer Service, Compliance & Performance Ensure the service consistently meets agreed KPIs and SLAs while providing an excellent experience for internal and external customers. Support the team to ensure all people processes are efficient. Ensure all data and information management practices comply with GDPR and organisational security policies. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Job Title: Mixed Tax Manager - OMB & Advisory Focus Location: City of London - 2 days in office, 3 days at home (+core hours!) Salary: £67,000 - £72,000 + Benefits! The Role: Are you a qualified tax professional looking to take the next step in your career? Join a fantastic dynamic and growing Corporate and Business Tax team as an OMB/Mixed Tax Manager, where you'll work directly with partners and senior management to deliver exceptional tax advisory services. Key Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive tax advice to OMBs and family businesses Prepare technical analysis and clearance applications for HMRC Collaborate with in-house specialists and third-party advisors Support business development through client pitching Review and quality-assure work from junior colleagues Provide technical and professional mentorship Drive project delivery within agreed timescales and budgets Review OMB corporation tax returns holistically Support General Practice team with technical queries Assist with annual computations for audit clients The Perfect Individual: ACA/ACCA or CTA/ATT qualified Extensive post-qualification experience in tax advisory for OMBs Solid understanding of income tax, PAYE, and Corporation Tax compliance Advanced Excel and Word proficiency Strong mentoring and team development abilities Client relationship building expertise Highly organised and self-motivated Excellent prioritisation and time management skills Natural rapport-builder who earns client trust

Are you a recently qualified accountant looking to build a career in a dynamic, fast-paced industry? Iconic Resourcing is proud to be partnering with a well-established construction business in North Lanarkshire to find a driven Management Accountant ready to make their mark. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a commercially focused finance role where you'll work closely with senior leadership and operational teams - gaining real exposure across the full management accounts cycle in a sector where no two months look the same. Responsibilities Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for: • Preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L and balance sheet• Variance analysis and commentary to support business decision-making• Budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting• Business partnering with project and operational managers• Supporting the year-end audit process• Identifying opportunities for process improvement across the finance function Previous Experience The successful candidate will likely be a fully qualified accountant with at least 1 year experience in industry, if qualified from a practice environment. Strong management accounting and analytical skills are a must as is the ability to act as an effective business partner to the wider team. You will likely be ambitious, ready to make a difference from the start but also keen to progress your career. On offer is a strong salary and benefits package with free parking on site. This is an office based role. Next Steps - How to Apply If you think you have the experience that we are looking for we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV or contact Cameron Brown at Iconic Resourcing for more information. At Iconic Resourcing we are engaged by many leading organisations across Scotland and our aim is to keep the recruitment process simple. The people we work with are often in demand professionals, so we work in a completely agile way which means discussions don't need to be during working hours, we can arrange video calls at times convenient to you. Please visit our website to view all our Iconic Jobs across Scotland. Iconic Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be treated as such. We act as both an employment business and an employment agency.

Circa £59,000 per annum 6 Month Fixed Term Contract Part home/Part office (London) based As the world's leading children's organisation, UNICEF delivers life-saving essentials and long-term solutions that transform futures. From clean water, nutritious food and vaccines to education and protection from violence, we reach more children than any other organisation. Our work is powered by collaboration - with families, communities, partners and governments in over 190 countries - because real change happens when we act together. This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as a Senior Marketing Manager. You will be working in the multi-disciplinary Marketing team within the Public Engagement directorate, working on a wide range of campaigns and projects aiming to maximise the amount of income, influence and impact we deliver for children, such as digital marketing acquisition, brand marketing and supporter journeys. You will be well-versed in managing successful insight-led marketing campaigns across a broad range of channels. You will manage spend and income budgets, objective-setting and reporting, as well as contributing to developing marketing strategy. You will project manage individuals within the team, as well as working with multi-disciplinary stakeholder teams such as Creative, Data and Knowledge and Insight. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in managing paid digital campaigns. Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online. Closing date: 5pm, Thursday 26 March 2026. In return, we offer: excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools) outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children. the opportunity to work in a leading children's organisation making a difference to children around the world Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process. We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London (change to Scotland address if appropriate) and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children. UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit. The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences. We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children's rights. If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact Supporter Care on during office hours. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. Registered Charity Nos. (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons The Business Services and Outsourcing team are essential to meeting our clients' evolving requirements. As well as delivering long-term, sustainable value to businesses by providing a range of solutions such as accounting, payroll and compliance services, they also play a key role in tying together many of our services across BDO both domestically and internationally. By building deep and meaningful relationships with a range of clients from ambitious entrepreneurial SMEs to large multi-national groups, our BS&O team don't just advise on their specific business challenges, they open doors for other teams to provide our firm's wider service offering. To succeed in this agile environment, you'll need to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and initiative. In return, you'll have the opportunity for progression, and the chance to develop in one of the industry's most exciting and varied roles. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice . That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively . You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview As an Assistant Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality financial reporting services while developing your technical expertise in a supportive team environment. We offer excellent training and development opportunities to help you grow professionally. You'll work with a diverse client base-from SMEs to listed companies-under UK GAAP and IFRS frameworks. Your responsibilities will include managing a portfolio of complex clients, preparing statutory accounts, and leading financial reporting advisory engagements. You'll also oversee client relationships, monitor project performance, plan resource needs, and review work prepared by junior team members. In addition to client delivery, you'll be part of the Northern Financial Reporting management team, contributing to strategic growth and supporting departmental initiatives such as coaching and mentoring, business development, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and risk management procedures. You'll be someone with: Qualified ACA, ACCA or equivalent. Previous experience in a management role. Strong working knowledge of UK and international reporting standards (including UK GAAP and UK-adopted IFRS) and related financial reporting requirements. Previous experience preparing and reviewing statutory accounts, consolidations and cash flows. Business development experience - able to contribute to the identification and conversion of opportunities to services. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business . We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive , people-centred culture . From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side . Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together whe re and whe n it counts so they can share ideas and help one another . At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work . We know that c ollaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work , so w e 've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices . BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise , and w e'll encourage you to build your network , work alongside others , and share your skills and experiences . With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources , you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6, 500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise . We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Regional Development Chef Chartwells - Education Catering Role Overview This role plays a pivotal part in supporting the Chartwells Operations Team to ensure our school catering teams fully understand their responsibilities and deliver against clear standards and expectations. You will drive a consistent, elevated and innovative food offer across all schools - from counter service to hospitality and event catering. The role ensures modular menus are implemented using The Source recipes, hospitality brochures are relevant and user-friendly, and the "Beyond the Kitchen" programme is embedded successfully across every site. You will lead the development of kitchen teams, champion new food concepts, and ensure our food offer remains fresh, inspiring, compliant, and commercially successful. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery and presentation of food across schools, encouraging teams to showcase their offer and host tastings with clients. Engage clients in meaningful conversations around food quality, innovation, and school strategy. Create and implement new culinary ideas such as pop-ups, BBQ events, tasting events, and themed food activations. Develop innovative, School Food Standards-compliant regional dishes for inclusion on menus. Ensure modular menus are implemented correctly using approved recipes from The Source. Ensure every school has a relevant and accessible hospitality brochure. Team Development & Training Train culinary teams across all craft levels, reviewing kitchen operations and developing capability at every level. Deliver bi-annual unit manager training to support new menu launches and updates. Support and coach teams through chef challenges and provide short-term relief support where required. Ensure "Tasting Kitchen" and "Recipe Clinics" are embedded across the estate. Beyond the Kitchen Programme Support and guide schools in embedding the Beyond the Kitchen programme. Ensure activities are planned, diarised, and delivered consistently. Liaise with the Nutrition Team where required. Personally deliver selected Beyond the Kitchen activities throughout the year. Operational & Strategic Support Support mobilisation of new contracts. Oversee planning of large-scale hospitality events within schools. Review and update school strategies during each visit. Maintain a strong understanding of purchasing compliance, sourcing, and commercial performance. Key Relationships Chartwells Culinary Director Managing Director Senior Leadership Team Head of Operations Regional Managers Compass Group UK Food Service Team School Clients Kitchen Teams Catering Managers / General Managers Unit Managers About You Genuine passion for food and education catering Strong knowledge of food trends and culinary development Creative foodservice background Experience with purchasing, sourcing, modular menus and recipe systems Proven track record of developing and implementing food concepts Experience working in fast-paced, forward-thinking environments Excellent communication and influencing skills Strong coaching and leadership ability Ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholder groups Strong project management skills Knowledge of varied food production methods Passion-led approach to school visits, always showcasing the very best food We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking and many more Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families About Us Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children. Job Reference: com/2402/L/SU Schools Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

HR Advisor / HR Generalist - 3-Month Sickness Cover Overview We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR professional to provide high-quality support during a 3-month period of sickness cover. This role is ideal for an adaptable candidate who is comfortable managing a varied workload, driving HR initiatives, and contributing to strategic projects. You will work closely with senior leaders and managers to support organisational effectiveness, culture, and structural improvements. Key Responsibilities Generalist HR Support Provide day-to-day HR advice to managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle. Manage employee relations cases, including sickness, performance, and conduct, ensuring compliant and pragmatic outcomes. Support recruitment processes, onboarding, contract changes, and general HR administration. Project Management Lead or support HR-related projects, ensuring milestones, timelines, and objectives are met. Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure successful project delivery. Provide regular updates, progress reports, and recommendations. Strategic HR Support Assist senior HR colleagues with strategic planning and people-focused initiatives. Support the creation and implementation of HR strategies to strengthen organisational capability and workforce planning. Contribute insights and data to help shape long-term people strategy. Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement Identify HR process improvements and propose solutions to enhance efficiency and employee experience. Analyse HR data (such as absence, turnover, engagement feedback) to identify trends and make evidence-based recommendations. Support managers in navigating complex people challenges with a solutions-focused approach. Structural & Organisational Reviews Assist with workforce restructuring activities, including consultation support, documentation preparation, and organisational design discussions. Participate in role-mapping, skills analysis, and reviewing team structures to ensure alignment with business needs. Ensure all changes are implemented in a legally compliant, fair, and communicative manner. People & Culture Support the delivery of initiatives that enhance employee engagement and organisational culture. Champion inclusive practices and contribute to diversity, equity, and wellbeing activities. Act as a visible, approachable HR partner who promotes positive workplace relationships. Skills & Experience Required Proven experience in an HR Advisor, HR Generalist, HRBP or similar role. Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with minimal supervision. Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder-management skills. Analytical approach with the ability to interpret and present HR data. Confident, solutions-focused, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. Desirable CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience). Experience in organisational change or restructuring. Knowledge of HR systems and reporting tools. What This Role Offers Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to key HR and organisational initiatives aswell as work for a large International business. Varied scope across strategic and operational HR. Autonomy and visibility with senior leadership. If you have the relevant experience required and can start immediately, please apply and attach your CV

Democratic Services Manager £48,873 to £62,451 Permanent Full-time (flexible working arrangements are available) Wandsworth Cover in Richmond may be required from time to time Immediate start available (subject to pre-employment checks) Objective of role The Democratic Services team is a single staff team in the Chief Executive's directorate supporting two separate sovereign unitary Councils: Richmond-Upon-Thames and Wandsworth. This management role sits at the heart of the formal decision-making and overview and scrutiny processes in the Council. You will be working alongside politicians and senior officers across all departments, as well as providing advice and information to members of the public. You will be based mainly in Wandsworth, but you will be expected to work flexibly across both boroughs, as necessary. You and your team will support a range of Executive, Scrutiny and Regulatory Committees, as well as school admission and exclusion appeals, licensing appeals and charity administration. About the role Wandsworth Council operates a 'Leader and Cabinet' system of governance. You will be required too: 1. Lead and manage the Council's democratic governance processes: Oversee the coordination, planning and delivery of committee meetings, scrutiny work, forward plans, agendas, reports, minutes and decision records to ensure smooth, transparent and legally compliant decision making. 2. Provide expert governance advice to Members and senior officers: Act as a trusted source of guidance on constitutional rules, decision making procedures, standing orders, declarations of interest and wider governance matters. 3. Manage and develop a small team: Lead, support and supervise 2-3 Democratic Services Officers, fostering a positive working environment, monitoring performance and developing skills within the team. 4. Drive service improvement and digital innovation: Develop and embed the use of ICT, governance software and emerging technologies to improve the democratic process, enhance service delivery and support continuous improvement. 5. Lead projects and support key corporate responsibilities: Manage governance related projects, oversee the School Appeals Service, support Member induction and development, promote resident engagement in decision making, and deputise for senior governance leaders when required. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience: A track record in working in governance and knowledge of UK local authority constitutions Acute political sensitivity and judgement Excellent written and oral communication skills The ability to explain complex guidance and demonstrate confidence in providing constitutional advice to Councillors and Officers in a range of meeting situations. Good IT skills, including the Microsoft suite of packages, remote and hybrid meeting technology and decision-management systems The ability to work with a minimum of supervision whilst supervising and managing others; work well under pressure, often to competing deadlines; and demonstrate excellent time management. Closing Date: Sunday, 12th April 2026. Shortlisting Date: Week commencing Monday 13th April 2026. Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 27th April 2026. We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Highways (Midlands Projects) Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to work on major highways schemes across the Midlands? This is an opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established contractor delivering infrastructure projects for key clients including National Highways and private developers. With a salary of up to £65,000 (dependent on experience) and strong career development opportunities, this role offers the chance to take ownership of significant highways packages and make a real impact. About the Company My client is a respected contractor delivering highways and infrastructure projects across the UK. They work closely with both public sector organisations and private developers, providing specialist delivery on complex highways schemes. With a strong pipeline of work in the Midlands, they are looking to strengthen their commercial team with an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor who understands highways delivery and client management. The Role and Responsibilities As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the commercial management of highways projects across the Midlands. You will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered efficiently while maintaining strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders. You will be doing the following: Managing the commercial aspects of highways projects from inception through to final account Working closely with project managers, engineers and site teams to ensure commercial success Administering contracts and ensuring compliance with relevant frameworks and agreements Managing cost forecasting, budgeting and reporting throughout project lifecycles Overseeing subcontractor procurement, valuations and payments Handling change management and variations Supporting the delivery of Section 278 (S278) highway works Liaising with clients including National Highways and private developers Providing commercial guidance and mentoring to junior commercial staff where required Must Have Skills and Experience To succeed in this Senior Quantity Surveyor position, you will bring strong highways and infrastructure experience along with a proactive commercial mindset. You will ideally have: Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within highways or infrastructure Experience working with National Highways or private developers as the client Strong knowledge and experience delivering Section 278 (S278) works Experience working for a contractor environment Good understanding of NEC contracts Strong commercial management, negotiation and reporting skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities Salary and Benefits Salary up to £65,000 dependent on experience Competitive benefits package Opportunity to work on major highways schemes Supportive commercial team environment Long-term pipeline of infrastructure projects Additional Information You will be working across highways projects located throughout the Midlands, with flexibility around site and office working depending on project requirements. This role offers strong career progression for a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to further develop within a growing infrastructure contractor delivering high-profile highways work. Interested in applying? If this opportunity sounds like the right next step in your career, please apply with your latest CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion. FOOTNOTE: If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third-party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us.