Insolvency & Restructuring Partner

Home Based with some Travel

£80,000+ and Excellent Benefits

Flexible working and Fantastic culture

My client. a leading regional Legal practice are looking to recruit an Insolvency & Restrucring Partner ro lead their practice. In this role, you will  actively drive growth across the firm, through effective leadership that energises and motivates individuals to commit to delivering an excellent client service, using efficient regulatory working practices. The team provide expert advice for businesses, insolvency practitioners, banks, creditors, shareholders, investors, employees and individuals on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious business recovery, turnaround and insolvency matters.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with the team to advise on complex restructuring and insolvency issues.
• Upholding high standards of service and accuracy across the department.
• Support the development and delivery of a business plan for the team/group by identifying actions to drive profitable growth.
• Ensuring compliance with firm and regulatory standards
• Secure profitable new clients through networking and cross sell opportunities, whilst simultaneously increasing the Firm’s profile.
• Create and deliver a pipeline to ensure a continual flow of profitable work for team members.
• Acts to raise firm’s profile across Region and in Industry
• Drive a culture of cross selling and support business development activities.
• Ensure the execution of matters for self and the team/group comply with internal policies and procedures to minimise breaches, claims and client dissatisfaction.
• Ensure the team/group comply with SRA standards to safeguard our clients and supports the Firm in maintaining its Practice Management standards and accreditations.
• Ensure clients receive accurate, up-to-date legal advice that takes account of their circumstances and represents "value for money”.
• Maintain the integrity of data in key platforms such as Lawsoft, Visualfiles, Worksite and InterAction by ensuring they are updated in a timely manner.
• Actively drive key projects, ensuring that the targeted deliverables and benefits are achieved.
• Support recruitment and contribute to the motivation of colleagues, ensuring their engagement in achieving the Firm’s objectives.
• Set clear objectives for direct reports, actively manage strong performance and contribute to annual salary reviews as required.
• Effective use of tools and opportunities (eg 1:1s, PDR) to maximise the strengths and skills of direct reports.
• Provide coaching and training for individuals to maximise talent development.
• All new instructions to be appropriately scoped and priced to achieve target gross margin.
• All invoices to be raised on completion of the matter and where possible interim billing to be applied. Disbursements and other ‘expenses’ to be invoiced as and when incurred.

About you:

• Robust background in Restructuring and Insolvency (Contentious & Non Contentious)
• Exceptional technical proficiency and drafting skills.
• Strong commercial acumen with a keen eye for detail.
• Experience of leading teams to achieve financial and service delivery targets, with a track record of improving financial performance
• Leadership skills, Coaching & Mentoring
• Able to build and manage client portfolios, generating work for self and team
• Able to plan workloads and resources effectively
• Strategic Thinking
• Excellent client care  and client support skills

Job Title: Power Platform Technical Architect
Location: Home-based (with occasional travel to customer sites)
Department: Central Government
Security Clearance: SC Cleared
Salary: Competitive, based on experience

About the Role
Are you an expert in Microsoft Power Platform, Dynamics 365, and SharePoint? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, designing and implementing innovative solutions for complex business challenges? If so, we want to hear from you!

As a Power Platform Technical Architect, you’ll play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and supporting cutting-edge solutions. You’ll work closely with clients to understand their requirements, craft tailored technical solutions, and lead the way in pre-sales and delivery activities.

What You'll Do

• Design & Build Solutions: Leverage the Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Dynamics 365, Dataverse) and SharePoint to deliver robust, scalable solutions.
• Client Collaboration: Translate business needs into technical solutions through workshops, meetings, and requirements sessions.
• Pre-Sales Engagement: Respond to tenders, develop demos and proof of concepts, and deliver technical presentations to prospective clients.
• Technical Support: Collaborate with support teams to maintain and enhance existing solutions.
• Team Leadership: Mentor team members, sharing your expertise to drive innovation and success.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with Power Platform advancements and incorporate new technologies to deliver innovative solutions.

About You
You’ll bring technical expertise and exceptional communication skills to the role, along with a proven track record of delivering high-quality solutions. Key attributes include:

• Technical Skills: In-depth knowledge of Dynamics 365, Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, and SharePoint. Power BI experience is desirable.
• Pre-Sales skills: Ability to respond to tenders, build demos, and engage with clients effectively.
• Problem-Solving: Analytical mindset with a focus on creating data-driven solutions.
• Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence stakeholders positively.
• Agility: Thrives in a dynamic environment, making decisions quickly and delivering results.
• Leadership: Capable of mentoring and guiding team members to achieve shared objectives.
  
  

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work on exciting and impactful projects within the Central Government sector.
• A collaborative and innovative working environment.
• Professional development opportunities to expand your skill set and career.
• Flexible home-based working with occasional travel.
  
  

How to Apply
If you’re ready to take your career to the next level, apply now with your CV!.

Join us and be part of a team that shapes the future with cutting-edge solutions!

- budget until 31st March but will be longer

- BA role to assess how they are using data on defined benefit pension scheme

- they receive a lot of data on these schemes and this role is linked to the Supervision Team who suggest making changes

- will be new systems - new data platform, front end, new D365. Project needs a BA to pull info together, to create workflows for D365

- Tracey thinks rate is £650 but waiting for her / Rec Team to confirm

Finance Assistant (Accounts Receivable) 
Location: Newport Pagnell (2 days in the office, 3 days from home) 
Salary: Up to £27K
Perm

Candidates need to apply via Civil Service Jobs and we provide Katie shortlist of names.

Job link: https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cgi?SID=c2VhcmNoc29ydD1zY29yZSZqb2JsaXN0X3ZpZXdfdmFjPTE5MjQ2ODImb3duZXJ0eXBlPWZhaXImcGFnZWNsYXNzPUpvYnMmcGFnZWFjdGlvbj12aWV3dmFjYnlqb2JsaXN0Jm93bmVyPTUwNzAwMDAmc2VhcmNocGFnZT0xJnVzZXJzZWFyY2hjb250ZXh0PTk4ODQxODcxJnJlcXNpZz0xNzI3ODYwNDYwLTFiM2RjOTI2NmE0OGE4NGE4N2VlNWM5OGQzMGIyZDE0YWQyZWVlM2M=#section_link_about 

• Need to be eligible for SC - 5 years in the UK
• Third recruitment campaign for Senior Test Engineers – a mix of backfills and new team hires.
• Team Size: 60 members consisting of permanent employees and third-party consultants (FDM & Version 1). A large team with ample support.
• One team focuses on common components—currently composed of contractors, but looking to replace with permanent staff.
• Scrum teams require Senior Test Engineers to support project needs.
• Migration Project: Ongoing migration of the automation testing solution (currently Java/Selenium) to Playwright/TypeScript. Although the migration is handled by a project team, the new hires will inherit the system post-migration.
• Team Structure: Senior Test Engineers work in scrum teams, typically two per team, and handle workload management. A layer of Lead Test Engineers supports both scrum teams and the broader migration efforts.
• Key Project Focus: The biggest focus is on functional testing related to the automation migration, led by Richard (hiring manager). The current automation solution is outdated and poses security risks, which is why a migration is necessary.

Technology & Approach:

• Ideal candidates should have experience in UI and API automation testing, adopting an automation-first approach.
• The migration involves moving from Java/Selenium to Playwright/TypeScript. However, Java experience is essential as the current solution is still in use.
• Exposure to performance testing and non-functional testing (security, performance, accessibility) is beneficial.
• The team uses Cucumber for behavior-driven development (BDD).
• The role involves project-based work focusing on new services, feature changes, and improvements to internal systems (e.g., Chip Service for Companies House).
• Agile Methodologies: Working in Agile/Scrum environments with Jira for documentation.
• Hybrid Role: Employees attend the office once a week, though flexibility is allowed within scrum teams.

Recruitment Challenges:

• Previous recruitment challenges include finding candidates who can not only produce a test plan and automated testing strategy but also respond effectively to detailed follow-up questions.
• Technical assessment is a crucial factor in determining where candidates fit within the seniority band (top, middle, or bottom).

Relevant Experience:

• Strong proficiency in Java/Selenium and exposure to Playwright/TypeScript.
• Ideally, candidates should have performance testing experience and be familiar with tools like JMeter and Postman.
• Experience in Agile environments with relevant automation and API testing knowledge.
• Candidates with C# experience are also considered, as object-oriented programming (OOP) skills are transferable.

Additional Considerations:

• Tools & Technologies: Playwright, Selenium Grid, AWS, BrowserStack, Docker, MongoDB, Oracle, SQL, XML, Unix-based systems, and version control systems.
• Experience with CI/CD tools like Concourse/Jenkins and cloud-based testing platforms (e.g., BrowserStack Automate).
• Candidates should have leadership qualities to mentor and coach other test engineers.

Job Summary:

This is a rewarding role within the Digital Services team at Companies House. The team is going through a period of transformation and adopting Agile methodologies with a focus on continuous improvement. Senior Test Engineers will play a key role in shaping the future of the department, driving quality, and coaching junior testers.

£39K (lower)

£44K(middle)

£49 (higher)

Cardiff, Belfast, Edinburgh.  Once a week in the offfice.  NOT remotely. 

£38,844 - £49,844

Sales Account Manager - EPOS/Payment Software/SaaS

Home Based with UK Travel

£45-55k Basic, Car Allowance & £85-90k OTE

My Client a leading provider of Payment/EPOS Solutions within the Public & Private Sector require a Sales Account Manager to be is responsible for cross and Up selling Software/SaaS, Hardware and IT Services to an existing Client base, generating sales through direct selling to the existing client base.

Responsibilites:

• Use a consultative sales approach to understand client needs and provide tailored Payment/EPOS solutions.
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the Company’s product portfolio and awareness of competitor products
• Maintaining an awareness of industry trends and reporting back to Product Management and Marketing
• Maintain and develop the Company’s CRM database in accordance with company standards and developing accurate, high quality and professional sales documentation and correspondence templates
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key accounts at both operational and strategic levels.
• Assist with devising and implementing lead generation activities, as required. Qualify, develop and manage a lead through to sales conversion.
• Lead contract negotiations and renewals, ensuring mutually beneficial terms and long-term account satisfaction.
• Develop and execute account-specific strategies and business plans to achieve revenue and profitability goals.
• Respond to and follow up all sales enquiries using appropriate methods and in a timely manner
• Develop and maintain a qualified sales pipeline of sufficient size and appropriate stage of the buying cycle to enable achievement of agreed sales targets
• Ensure all monthly sales targets (KPIs) set by management and agreed on in advance are met or exceeded
• Fulfil reporting requirements according to the deadlines set for the Department
• Identify the needs and wants of a potential customer and map a solution to meet these needs
• Demonstrate software solutions and associated products in person or over the Internet
• Handle objections and alleviate risks from potential sales opportunities
• Prepare and present quotations/proposals to sales opportunities
• Negotiate and close sales
• Maximise profit on all potential sales opportunities
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships, alliances and networks within industry (or any other vertical market) as well as with other key stakeholders to generate sales leads

Skills Required:

• Proven 5 years+ experience selling software solutions/SaaS ideally with some experince within the Public Sector (Education/Schools)
• Proven record of over achievement of sales targets
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to close sales
• Experience using CRM tools like Salesforce
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation communications skills
• A moderate to high degree of computer literacy and technical competency is a must
• Demonstrable evidence of organizing customer accounts and projection implementation
• A desire to solve customer problems
• An innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. Perseveres to be successful with the ability to overcome objections to achieve sales targets
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to build relationships with senior management and C-suite stakeholders over the phone through value-added conversations
• Self-motivated and driven with the ability to work independently and autonomously
• Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to clearly understand and address client requirements
• Technical proficiency and aptitude with the ability to quickly pick up and understand software product features
• Excellent listening, interpersonal and communication skills

Also should you come across and very senior/tech leads with Event messaging/service bus that you think might be over qualified for this role, then send over anyway.