<p>Robert Half has been retained by Equitix Management Services (EMS), a leading infrastructure consultancy business that specialises in providing management services to investors in critical infrastructure sectors.</p><p><strong>THE COMPANY</strong></p><p>Equitix Management Services Limited (EMS) provides management services to Cascade Infrastructure Limited (CIL), a project company comprising Equitix, STRABAG and GLIL as shareholders, that has been appointed by United Utilities (UU) to deliver the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP).</p><p>HARP is a multi-billion-pound infrastructure project to upgrade the water supply apparatus carrying water from the Haweswater reservoir to Greater Manchester. The project involves the construction of approximately 50km of bored tunnels along the existing 110km aqueduct, originally built in the 1950s.</p><p>Post-construction, UU will operate the aqueduct, with the CIL responsible for major maintenance of the new tunnel sections for 25 years.</p><p><strong>THE CULTURE</strong></p><p>CIL is a dynamic, collaborative, purpose-driven company that is focused on delivering this once in a generation infrastructure project which will affect millions of customers across the North West. CIL fosters a positive, inspirational and proactive culture, and is seeking candidates that can demonstrate adaptability and a desire to work within a progressive, supportive team striving for excellence. </p><p><strong>THE ROLE</strong></p><p>As the Environmental & Sustainability Manager, you will be pivotal in driving Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) objectives and achieving compliance within environmental regulations and project requirements. This role involves developing strategies, ensuring compliance frameworks are maintained, and working closely with stakeholders, including regulatory bodies such as the Environment Agency.</p><p>Your responsibilities will include managing ISO 14001 compliance, data analysis for carbon emissions and waste, oversight of environmental obligations, and engagement with United Utilities' environmental team for seamless integration of environmental objectives within the project scope.</p><p><strong>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p><p><strong>Environmental Strategy and Reporting:</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and coordinate an Environmental Strategy and Plan, ensuring compliance with ISO 14001 standards and project KPIs in Schedule 17 of the Project Agreement.</li><li>Prepare environmental reporting for stakeholders, lenders, and the end client.</li><li>Conduct environmental assessments and implement policies aligned with shareholder and lender requirements.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Pollution, Waste, and Carbon Oversight:</strong></p><ul><li>Monitor and manage systems to handle pollution incidents, waste management, and reduce carbon impact (including decarbonisation initiatives).</li><li>Collaborate with the supply chain to improve environmental management performance.</li></ul><p><strong>Stakeholder Collaboration:</strong></p><ul><li>Foster and manage relationships with the Environment Agency, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective communication.</li><li>Coordinate interaction with United Utilities' environmental team and routinely oversee environmental components of Design Data submissions.</li></ul><p><strong>ESG Policy and Certification:</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and maintain an ESG Policy, adhering to good industry practices with annual updates.</li><li>Achieve and maintain ISO 14001 certification, liaising with external advisers and auditors to prepare necessary documentation and evidence for audits.</li></ul><p><strong>Data Collection and Reporting:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage environmental data collection, analysis, and reporting for metrics such as carbon emissions, waste management, and performance improvement.</li><li>Submit regular ESG reporting to the Board, shareholders, and financial stakeholders under Senior Finance Documents.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications and Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.</li><li>5+ years of proven experience in environmental management roles within the construction, infrastructure, or energy sectors.</li><li>Experience of implementing strategies across areas such as carbon emissions/decarbonisation, climate resilience, biodiversity net gain, social value, supply chain development and training, and community engagement.</li><li>Understanding of capital markets-related sustainability requirements and expectations such as green and sustainability-linked loans, Equator Principles, Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation, Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures.</li><li>Experience of integrating sustainability into core strategy and operations, decision making and monitoring frameworks.</li><li>Experience of working with varying stakeholder reporting requirements (customer metrics, investor metrics, lender metrics etc).</li><li>Previous experience managing environmental compliance, liaising with regulatory bodies such as Environment Agency, and driving sustainability initiatives.</li><li>Hands-on expertise in achieving and maintaining ISO 14001 certification.</li><li>Strong understanding of Environmental Social Governance (ESG) principles.</li><li>Exceptional organisational and communication skills to engage stakeholders and drive environmental innovation.</li><li>Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret environmental data and develop actionable policies for improvement.</li><li>Passionate about sustainability and committed to achieving ambitious environmental goals for a transformative infrastructure project.</li></ul><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a high profile, high value, high impact project. In return our client is offering a competitive package that includes a bonus, 5% pension, income protection, and private medical.</p><p>If you are an experienced environmental and sustainability professional, who is keen to challenge yourself, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p>All third party applications will be passed to Robert Half.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguNDc0MTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half have partnered on an exclsuive basis with a growing Pharmaceutical/MedTech organisation in the Greater Manchester area to recruit and IT Manager on a permanent basis.<br /><br />As the IT Manager, you will lead the planning, implementation, maintenance, and security of IT systems, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and external vendors to support secure, scalable, and compliant technology solutions across the organisation. Experience in regulated industries, particularly within healthcare, is highly desirable.<br /><br /><strong>Responsibilities:<br /></strong></p><ul><li>Lead the day-to-day operations of the IT team including the dedicated service desk, infrastructure maintenance and systems management.</li><li>Be responsible for meeting IT Service Desk SLA's and achieving KPI's</li><li>Develop policies and drive process improvement in line with standards such as ITIL and Cyber Essentials.</li><li>Ensure that company policies are implemented, review and maintain procedures and ensure necessary tracking information is captured.</li><li>Lead and manage the IT team Comprising of Senior IT Engineers and an IT Engineer, providing guidance, support, and development opportunities to ensure the team's success and alignment with organisational goals.</li><li>Engage with internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Manage and maintain IT budgets, procurement, and vendor relationships. Own, develop and manage the IT budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources and services supplied to the business.</li><li>Contribute to and ensure first line security of the organisation IT systems and data through implementing cybersecurity measures.</li><li>Ensure network and system security, ensuring compliance with data protection laws (e.g., GDPR) and any other appropriate regulatory standards.</li><li>Lead IT projects, including Company acquisitions, software and hardware upgrades, migrations, and digital transformation initiatives.</li><li>Covering team absences which may require time filling other team roles, such as commissioning equipment, covering the help desk, technical research and implementation.</li><li>Provide technical support, training and communications to end-users as part of the wider change projects.</li><li>Monitor system performance and implement improvements as needed.</li></ul><p><strong>Experience/Skills required:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in an IT Manager or similar leadership role, preferably within healthcare, life sciences, or medical communications.</li><li>Strong knowledge of cloud-based platforms (especially Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Azure).</li><li>Excellent understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and data protection regulations (e.g. GDPR, ISO 27001).</li><li>Experience supporting hybrid/remote teams using collaboration tools such as Teams, Zoom, and project management systems.</li></ul><p><strong>Salary/logistics:</strong></p><ul><li>£60,000-£70,000 + additional benefits</li><li>Hybrid working - 2/3 days a week on site as standard.</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Um9yeS5LaXJrbWFuLjM0OTg5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half has partnered with a transport services business to recruit for a Compliance & Risk Manager.</p><p><strong>6-month fixed-term contract | £52,000-£56,000 | Hybrid (2 days per week on-site) | Crewe or Derby</strong></p><p>We are seeking an experienced compliance and risk specialist to support the development, coordination and assurance of compliance frameworks across a multi-entity operational environment. The role works closely with senior leaders and group stakeholders, providing expertise across corporate compliance, data protection and risk management.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain and enhance standardised compliance and risk frameworks, ensuring consistent controls and governance across all business units.</li><li>Act as the primary link between Group Compliance and local teams, sharing best practice and escalating issues when required.</li><li>Carry out assurance reviews and support continuous improvement of processes, controls and documentation.</li><li>Lead compliance communications, training materials, e-learning monitoring and responses to employee queries.</li><li>Manage data protection responsibilities, including incident reporting, retention controls and compliance registers.</li><li>Oversee risk register updates, quarterly reporting, governance submissions and audit action tracking.</li><li>Support wider governance and assurance forums, contributing to ICS, risk and audit activities.</li><li>Promote a strong compliance culture across the organisation, with some travel between sites.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Relevant qualification with <strong>3+ years experience</strong> in compliance, risk, audit or governance.</li><li>Strong knowledge of corporate compliance policies and data protection requirements.</li><li>Experience working with risk management frameworks and assurance processes.</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex information and influence stakeholders.</li><li>Highly organised, proactive and comfortable juggling multiple priorities.</li><li>Strong relationship builder, able to collaborate effectively across functions and locations.</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary (£52k-£56k).</li><li>Hybrid working with <strong>2 days per week on-site</strong>.</li><li>Choice of base location: <strong>Crewe or Derby</strong>.</li><li>Opportunity to shape compliance activity within a complex, fast-moving organisation.</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguMjgzNzAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-start="213" data-end="688">Robert Half is partnering a well established Macclesfield based manufacturing company in the appointment of a qualified Finance Manager to join its growing business within a wider group structure. The successful candidate will take responsibility for all core finance functions from accounting and reporting through to budgeting, forecasting, and commercial financial support, ensuring financial stability, compliance, and providing insightful analysis that helps guide strategic and operational decision-making across the group.</p><p data-start="213" data-end="688">Reporting into the Managing Director with a line into the Group Financial Controller, duties are as follows:</p><ul data-end="2211" data-start="717"><li data-start="717" data-end="919">Lead the full finance function, including day-to-day accounting, management of ledgers, bank reconciliations, creditor/debtor control, and cash-flow management. </li><li data-end="1110" data-start="920"><p data-start="922" data-end="1110">Prepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts, balance sheets, profit & loss statements, cashflow reports, and other financial statements</p></li><li data-end="1335" data-start="1111"><p data-start="1113" data-end="1335">Develop, maintain and monitor budgets and forecasts (short-term and long-term), including variance analysis and scenario modelling to support business planning and growth strategies. </p></li><li data-start="1336" data-end="1549"><p data-start="1338" data-end="1549">Provide financial insight and analysis to senior management and group leadership to support commercial decisions, investments, cost control and profitability optimisation.</p></li><li data-end="1712" data-start="1550"><p data-start="1552" data-end="1712">Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, statutory reporting requirements, tax, VAT and other obligations. </p></li><li data-end="1951" data-start="1713"><p data-start="1715" data-end="1951">Manage and lead a team of 3 finance staff; act as a key point of contact within the group for finance interactions and consolidate group-level financial information where required.</p></li><li data-start="1952" data-end="2211"><p data-start="1954" data-end="2211">Drive improvement and standardisation of finance processes and systems (e.g. accounting software, process automation, internal control frameworks) to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and scalability as the business grows. </p></li></ul><p data-start="2213" data-end="2241"><strong data-end="2239" data-start="2213">Candidate Requirements</strong></p><ul data-end="3437" data-start="2242"><li data-end="2386" data-start="2242"><p data-start="2244" data-end="2386">Fully qualified accountant (e.g. ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent recognised qualification/experience.</p></li><li data-end="2386" data-start="2242"><p data-end="2386" data-start="2244">Post-qualification experience in a Finance Manager (or senior finance) role, ideally within an SME or group-structured business.</p></li><li data-end="2759" data-start="2581"><p data-end="2759" data-start="2583">Strong technical accounting skills, including experience with UK accounting standards, month-end and year-end close, financial statement preparation, and financial reporting.</p></li><li data-end="2962" data-start="2760"><p data-start="2762" data-end="2962">Proven ability in budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and analysis; comfortable preparing and presenting financial information to senior stakeholders and supporting strategic decision-making.</p></li><li data-start="2963" data-end="3115"><p data-start="2965" data-end="3115">Excellent commercial awareness: ability to understand and interpret business performance, profitability drivers, costs, margins and financial risks.</p></li><li data-start="3116" data-end="3286"><p data-end="3286" data-start="3118">Strong Excel skills, SAP advantageous</p></li><li data-end="3437" data-start="3287"><p data-start="3289" data-end="3437">Strong communication and leadership abilities; capable of managing and liaising with multiple stakeholders across departments and the wider group.</p></li></ul><p data-end="3473" data-start="3439"><strong data-start="3439" data-end="3471">What's On Offer </strong></p><ul data-end="4008" data-start="3474"><li data-end="3587" data-start="3474"><p data-end="3587" data-start="3476">A key role within a group environment, offering exposure to multiple business units and commercial functions.</p></li><li data-end="3729" data-start="3588"><p data-start="3590" data-end="3729">Opportunity to shape and drive financial strategy, improve financial processes, and have a meaningful impact on growth and profitability.</p></li><li data-start="3730" data-end="3855"><p data-end="3855" data-start="3732">Collaboration with senior leadership and operational teams, influencing business decisions with robust financial insight.</p></li><li data-end="4008" data-start="3856"><p data-start="3858" data-end="4008">A dynamic, evolving environment where flexibility and proactive thinking are valued, and where the finance function plays a central, strategic role.</p></li></ul><p>This is a great business to be part of, a friendly and supportive team offering hybrid working and on-site parking. </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjA3MjU5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p> </p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Holbeck, Leeds (hybrid - 2 days in the office, 3 days from home)<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £50,000-£55,000</p><p><strong>Overview</strong><br /> We are supporting a large, regulated organisation in the professional services sector to appoint an experienced Facilities Manager. This is a hands-on role responsible for delivering a high-quality facilities service across a multi-site UK portfolio, ensuring safe, compliant and well-maintained workplaces that support business objectives.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong><br /> You will lead both hard and soft facilities management, managing a small team and a range of third-party suppliers. The role combines operational delivery with people leadership, compliance oversight and continuous improvement.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage buildings and facilities across multiple offices to provide safe, comfortable working environments</li><li>Develop and maintain health & safety policies and ensure full regulatory compliance</li><li>Oversee cleaning, maintenance, utilities and supplies to ensure cost-effective operations</li><li>Lead, motivate and develop the facilities team</li><li>Manage service contracts, including tendering and renegotiation where required</li><li>Plan and manage routine, preventative and reactive maintenance</li><li>Support ESG objectives through energy management and sustainable supplier selection</li><li>Deliver facilities-related projects such as refurbishments, office moves and space planning</li><li>Ensure effective reception and document management services</li><li>Produce management information for senior and regulatory reporting</li><li>Drive process improvements and best practice across the function</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Proven facilities management experience, ideally in a multi-site environment</li><li>Strong knowledge of health & safety and compliance requirements</li><li>Experience managing suppliers, contractors and service providers</li><li>Commercially aware with a practical, solutions-focused approach</li><li>Confident people manager with the ability to lead and develop a team</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills</li><li>Well organised, proactive and comfortable working independently</li><li>Relevant FM or H&S qualification desirable, or willingness to work towards one</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguMDU4MjAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Are you a commercially minded professional with a flair for strategic pricing and financial analysis? Our client, a market leader based in Leeds, is seeking an experienced Pricing Manager to join their team and play a crucial role in driving business success.</p><p><strong>What you'll do:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Deal Structuring & Pricing Strategy:</strong> Lead the development and delivery of competitive pricing strategies for complex deals.</li><li><strong>In-depth Analysis:</strong> Conduct comprehensive pricing, cost and margin analysis to support key commercial decisions.</li><li><strong>Tender Support:</strong> Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven insights and pricing recommendations as part of bid and tender processes.</li><li><strong>Process Improvement:</strong> Drive continuous improvement in pricing processes and tools to maximise business outcomes.</li><li><strong>Stakeholder Engagement:</strong> Work closely with both internal and client-facing teams, influencing decision-making at all levels.</li></ul><p><strong>What we're looking for:</strong></p><ul><li>Demonstrable pricing, finance business partnering, or analytical experience, ideally in a client-facing or commercially focused environment.</li><li>Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and an ability to interpret and analyse complex data.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and the confidence to influence senior stakeholders.</li><li>Proficiency with pricing tools and advanced Excel; experience in process improvement would be beneficial.</li></ul><p><strong>Why join?</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary of £65,000-£75,000 plus an attractive benefits package.</li><li>Hybrid and flexible working that supports work-life balance.</li><li>Join a forward-thinking, supportive team within a leading business.</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bHVrZS5jcm93dGhlci4xMzIzNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Credit Control Manager | Merseyside | £55,000 | Permanent </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">An established organisation within the supply chain sector is looking for an experienced Credit Manager to join its finance team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership, leading a small team, and driving continuous improvement in credit control processes.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of credit management, including customer credit assessment, cash collection, and debt reduction. You will provide regular reporting to senior stakeholders, manage risk effectively, and maintain strong relationships across both internal and external partners.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">We are looking for someone with a strong track record in credit control and people management, excellent communication and analytical skills, and the ability to balance commercial understanding with sound judgement. Experience using ERP systems and working within a large, multi-site business would be an advantage.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">This role is based on-site five days a week and offers a salary of up to £55,000 depending on experience. You'll be joining a collaborative, professional team in a business that values accountability, integrity and results.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">If you're an experienced Credit Manager looking for your next challenge in a complex, fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi45MjAwOS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p data-start="345" data-end="842">Robert Half is hiring a Personal Assistant for a highly regarded UK infrastructure company to support the SLT of a long-standing and on-going infrastructure project. Manchester city centre. </p><p data-end="842" data-start="345">This role supports a multi-billion-pound infrastructure programme to upgrade critical water supply infrastructure in the North West. The project involves constructing approximately 50km of new tunnel sections along an existing aqueduct and will ensure reliable water delivery to the Greater Manchester area. Post-construction, the aqueduct will continue to be operated by the water company, while the project team remains responsible for major maintenance of the new infrastructure for 25 years.</p><p data-end="863" data-start="844"><strong data-start="844" data-end="861">Role Overview</strong></p><ul data-end="1336" data-start="865"><li data-end="989" data-start="865"><p data-start="867" data-end="989">Provide highly organised and professional support as a Personal Assistant to the Executive PA and wider leadership team.</p></li><li data-start="990" data-end="1110"><p data-start="992" data-end="1110">Join a large, collaborative team delivering a major infrastructure programme with long-term career growth potential.</p></li><li data-end="1336" data-start="1111"><p data-start="1113" data-end="1336">The role requires a proactive, experienced individual with a proven track record of supporting senior directors or executive leadership, capable of balancing competing priorities with discretion, accuracy, and efficiency.</p></li></ul><p data-start="1852" data-end="1884"><strong data-end="1882" data-start="1852">Principal Responsibilities</strong></p><ul data-start="1886" data-end="2755"><li data-start="1886" data-end="1986"><p data-end="1986" data-start="1888">Provide administrative and operational support to the Executive PA and team members as required.</p></li><li data-end="2050" data-start="1987"><p data-start="1989" data-end="2050">Coordinate travel arrangements, logistics, and itineraries.</p></li><li data-start="2051" data-end="2140"><p data-start="2053" data-end="2140">Prepare agendas, reports, and board packs, ensuring accuracy and timely distribution.</p></li><li data-start="2141" data-end="2215"><p data-end="2215" data-start="2143">Arrange and attend meetings, capturing actions and ensuring follow-up.</p></li><li data-end="2305" data-start="2216"><p data-start="2218" data-end="2305">Act as a point of contact, handling calls, correspondence, and emails professionally.</p></li><li data-end="2444" data-start="2306"><p data-start="2308" data-end="2444">Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, representing the executive office to a high standard.</p></li><li data-start="2445" data-end="2506"><p data-end="2506" data-start="2447">Manage confidential information with absolute discretion.</p></li><li data-end="2586" data-start="2507"><p data-start="2509" data-end="2586">Support the coordination of key events, workshops, and leadership sessions.</p></li><li data-end="2680" data-start="2587"><p data-end="2680" data-start="2589">Undertake general administrative tasks to ensure smooth delivery of executive priorities.</p></li><li data-start="2681" data-end="2755"><p data-start="2683" data-end="2755">Assist with document control activities during periods of high volume.</p></li></ul><p data-end="1363" data-start="1338"><strong data-start="1338" data-end="1361">Skills & Experience</strong></p><ul data-end="1850" data-start="1365"><li data-end="1435" data-start="1365"><p data-start="1367" data-end="1435">Demonstrated experience as a Personal Assistant at a senior level.</p></li><li data-start="1436" data-end="1547"><p data-end="1547" data-start="1438">Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</p></li><li data-start="1548" data-end="1636"><p data-end="1636" data-start="1550">Strong written and verbal communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail.</p></li><li data-start="1637" data-end="1714"><p data-start="1639" data-end="1714">Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).</p></li><li data-end="1776" data-start="1715"><p data-end="1776" data-start="1717">High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity.</p></li><li data-start="1777" data-end="1850"><p data-end="1850" data-start="1779">Ability to work independently while supporting a busy executive team</p></li></ul><p>Initially there will be a requirement to be in office located in Manchester whilst getting to know the team and infrastructure. </p><p> </p><p>Candidates available immediately will be prioritised. </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5Ljc3OTEwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Trainer - VDA Software (UK)</strong><br /> Remote role</p><p> </p><p>Are you an experienced bodyshop or insurance repair professional looking for a fresh career direction-one where you can share your expertise, influence best practice, and develop others in the trade?</p><p><br /> This could be your next step. My client is an industry leader with Automotive operations across the globe.</p><p> </p><p>No experience in the training and presenting side of the role is required. </p><p> </p><p>We're seeking a confident, customer-focused Automotive VDA & bodyshop expert to deliver high-quality VDA software training across the North of the UK, both virtually and face-to-face. This is a remote role with regular travel to sites, offering variety, autonomy, and the chance to become a recognised software training expert in your field.</p><p> </p><p>You'll be fully trained and supported on all training content, presentation skills, and delivery methods, making this an excellent transition role for someone who knows the automotive bodyshop world inside out and wants to move into learning & development.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reporting into the Regional Training Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering engaging, professional training that helps customers get maximum value from VDA solutions particularly within the Automotive bodyshop and insurance repair sector.</p><p> </p><p>You'll combine your technical credibility and undertake full training to develop your presentation delivery capabilities, supporting both learning outcomes and wider business objectives.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>What You'll Be Doing</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Delivering VDA software training to customers, both on-site and virtually, ensuring clear knowledge transfer and high learner engagement</li><li>Developing, updating, and improving training materials (presentations, guides, and resources)</li><li>Working closely with the wider training team to identify needs, design programmes, and plan delivery schedules</li><li>Evaluating learner performance and providing constructive, confidence-building feedback</li><li>Staying current with VDA standards, industry trends, and best practices, embedding these into training content</li><li>Building strong, trusted relationships with customers and acting as a professional ambassador for training services</li><li>Continuously refining training methods to improve quality, efficiency, and learner experience</li><li>Supporting sales activity as a subject matter expert, helping to close training opportunities</li><li>Collaborating with Professional Services colleagues on major projects such as platform migrations</li><li>Working to KPIs focused on training quality, customer satisfaction, and commercial outcomes</li><li>Partnering with Sales and Revenue Operations to support revenue targets</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p>This role would particularly suit someone from a bodyshop, accident repair, or insurance repair background who enjoys coaching others and presenting with confidence.</p><p> </p><p>You'll bring:</p><ul><li>Strong VDA knowledge (VDA certification highly valued), especially within the bodyshop segment</li><li>No experience is required in delivering training, coaching, or mentoring-formally or informally - this can be learned, taught, trained. </li><li>Ability to re-train and learn new presentation and communication skills, combined with expertise in VDA and the ability to explain complex systems clearly</li><li>Natural credibility with automotive professionals and strong relationship-building skills</li><li>A flexible, adaptable mindset and comfort working in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Strong organisation and time management skills</li><li>Willing to learn and use virtual training platforms and digital tools</li><li>Willingness to travel across the UK & Ireland as required</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>What's In It for You</strong></p><ul><li>Fully supported, team-based remote role with Midlands & North reach</li><li>All travel and off-site expenses fully covered via company credit card</li><li>Competitive salary plus bonus plus car allowance</li><li>5 day working week with both home and on-site working</li><li>25 days holiday</li><li>Corporate benefits</li><li>Comprehensive training on specific VDA software, training delivery, and presentation skills</li><li>The chance to become a recognised VDA software training specialist</li><li>A clear move away from the tools into a professional training career</li><li>Variety, flexibility, autonomy, and exposure to Bodyshop customers across the North and Midlands</li><li>Further career development and opportunities to evolve your work-flows</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>If you know VDA with over 3 years experience, understand bodyshop processes and enjoy helping others succeed, this role offers a rewarding new direction without leaving the industry you know best.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. 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<p><strong>Director of Performance Marketing (PPC Focus)</strong></p><p>Location: Hybrid - Bolton<br /> Working pattern: Four day working week (Monday to Thursday)<br /> Salary: £80,000 - £120,000</p><p><strong>Overview</strong><br /> We're partnering with a high-growth digital agency to appoint a Director of Performance Marketing with deep, hands-on PPC expertise. This is a senior leadership role for a best-in-class paid media specialist who is equally comfortable setting strategy, managing client relationships, and working directly in ad accounts day to day.</p><p>This is a four day working week role with hybrid working, offering a strong balance between senior responsibility, commercial impact, and quality of life. The position suits someone from a fast-moving digital agency environment who has grown within a business, delivered long-term results for clients, and wants to help shape and elevate an existing performance function rather than having built one from scratch.</p><p><strong>The opportunity</strong><br /> This is a highly commercial, client-facing role with people management responsibility and genuine influence. You'll take ownership of PPC and paid media performance across a varied client portfolio, ensuring activity is directly linked to revenue, growth, and wider business outcomes.</p><p>You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across creative, tech, and commercial teams, acting as a trusted advisor to clients while raising standards internally across performance frameworks, optimisation approaches, and delivery.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead PPC and paid media strategy across multiple client accounts, with PPC as the core channel</li><li>Remain hands-on in accounts, actively managing, auditing, and improving performance</li><li>Own client relationships and performance conversations, clearly explaining strategy, results, and commercial impact</li><li>Develop and refine paid media frameworks, account structures, and optimisation processes</li><li>Manage, mentor, and develop a team of paid media specialists</li><li>Partner with commercial and leadership teams to ensure media activity drives profitable growth</li><li>Identify opportunities to grow and retain client relationships through performance-led insight</li></ul><p><strong>Core requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Deep PPC expertise with a strong technical foundation</li><li>Background in a digital agency environment, ideally within a fast-paced or scaling business</li><li>Strong paid media strategist with excellent commercial awareness</li><li>Highly commercially minded, with a clear understanding of how media drives revenue and business outcomes</li><li>Comfortable being on the tools and close to performance data day to day</li><li>Strong understanding of account structure, optimisation levers, and performance gaps</li><li>Proven experience managing and developing teams</li><li>Confident, credible, and effective in client-facing environments</li><li>Broad exposure across multiple accounts, sectors, and challenges</li><li>Track record of stability and progression, ideally spending 3-5+ years in roles and seeing initiatives through</li></ul><p><strong>Why consider this role</strong></p><ul><li>Senior leadership role with real influence and autonomy</li><li>Four day working week as standard</li><li>Hybrid working with a collaborative and experienced leadership team</li><li>Opportunity to shape and grow an established performance function</li><li>Competitive salary and bonus aligned to impact and results</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguNjAwOTguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
