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This is a fantastic lead HR shared services manager role, and a real opportunity to make a difference within the people team, the employee lifecycle & colleague engagement. Based in Manchester city centre twice a week, the business sits within the professional services arena, and has a large global footprint. They are already a good business with a clear set of values & sector recognition. Looking to the future, they are on a journey and looking to strengthen their People team with this key hire: HR Shared Services Manager. In a nutshell, this role will be integral in collaborating with the broader People team and senior management in continuing to develop a contemporary, customer-focused, industry-leading HR shared-service function based on self-service principles. It offers ample opportunities to lead a team and help shape the function, particularly focused on being user-friendly and supporting a great colleague experience. Expectations are high for the business, they are ambitious and you'll be joining like-minded colleagues; continuously striving for HR data-led improvement and upholding service excellence. You'll be a strong team leader nurturing growth and ensuring cohesive teamwork and high standards of delivery as the business continues to grow. You'll have demonstrable experience in HR shared services and team management, preferably within a big, best-practice professional services environment with a globally distributed workforce - where you'll know "what good HR shared services looks like" and how to embed it. A keen eye for detail, adept stakeholder /communication skills, a knack for driving change, proactive solution-maker, will all be expressions that describe you to a tee. Lastly, expertise in implementing best practices and fostering a positive culture based on respect and recognition of self to foster colleague engagement & support business performance will be instrumental in this role. Hybrid working, typically 2 days/week in the office from Manchester city centre. Interested? To apply and take the next step in your career, please follow the application process. Your CV will be directed to the HR team within We are Adam. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to everything that we do. We are committed to these values and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.

Head of People – Hybrid, NW base twice a week with UK travel as and when required. Salary 80 – 85k + bonus (75 – 85) We are looking for a Head of People who can reinvigorate the People function within a high growth healthcare business. Having embarked on ambitious growth trajectory, this Head of People role has been created to embed a first class HR service & enable their people to deliver. Reporting to the C-suite, you will be a key member of the SLT, and will lead an HR team consisting of both generalist & specialist professionals. Commercially curious, and equipped with the knowledge of how to lead a high performing People team for growth; you'll build out the basics brilliantly from the get go, but will also have an eye on the big ticket items around attraction, culture, development and engagement. This is an operational, service-led environment that is highly customer and volume-driven, and they are keen to pivot from a reactive to proactive stance; one in which they are positioned as an employer of choice and recognised for their excellent work. The people function isn't fully formed nor operating at best practice capacity, so this role requires an individual who operates at head of level, bringing a truly effective HR toolkit which enables a high performance culture, the expert "know how" of working as a trusted business leader/influencer and the ability to create a highly engaged culture. The role offers a real opportunity to draw on your expertise and bring in creative ideas, new ways of working and provide expert advice on the whole employee lifecycle (including payroll & pensions) within a high performance environment. To be successful in this Head of People role, you'll have tangible strategic & operational HR experience from within a primary healthcare setting & have a working knowledge of NHS workforce frameworks and pensions. You'll be commercially astute, accustomed to partnering with senior stakeholders, be change agent savvy, and be able to deliver at pace. This role is offered on a hybrid basis with a North West base twice a week with UK travel as and when required, however you will have autonomy to own your diary. Please send your CV via the link to be considered. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to everything that we do. We are committed to these values and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.  

Here at We are Adam, we’re supporting a highly successful global innovator in their search for a Global Head of Reward. Fast-paced & ambitious, they have grown by acquisition and are focused on future state. Heading up reward and leading a team, you'll be joining passionate HR colleagues and will be focused on curating & delivering a contemporary reward strategy. This role owns the full reward lifecycle & will include but not exhaust:- Accountability for the strategy & implementation of all compensation & benefits programs & processes globally. Advising on innovative and creative ways to compensate colleagues to provide useful benefits that promote engagement, aid retention & attraction. Contemporary approach to annual reward cycles, benchmarking, alignment & harmonisation, data analysis. Executive compensation, REMCO, NOMCO As the Global Reward ambassador, you will provide insightful reward advice and support, enabling business strategy with a salient & value-added reward service. You’ll have tangible senior reward expertise and knowledge of a complex, global matrixed organisation; leading a team and working at a senior level managing internal relationships and external partnerships. This role is offered on a hybrid/remote basis preferably with a commute to Berkshire/M4 corridor monthly minimum. To apply, please follow the application process online with a CV and salary & availability details. Your application will be sent to Vanessa Jackson at We are Adam. Since 2006 we've been helping talented people like you achieve their goal of working with the industry's elite. As specialist recruiters in the Commercial, Professional Services, or Human Resources sectors, whether you want to work in a global corporation or disruptive start-up, our Talent Managers are perfectly placed to find you your dream job - permanent or contract.

Head of HR – Warrington (hybrid) - £65,000 - £75,000 doe plus bens – Permanent Who is the business? This business has experienced significant transformational change over the past few years.  With a rich heritage they are now looking towards a future of sustainable growth while allowing the changes of the last few years to embed.  They have strong leadership and a good market share however recognise there is more to do in terms of both their commercial offering and investment in their people to continue to evolve. What is the role? A key leadership role in the business reporting into the MD and part of the SLT, this role will lead the people agenda across the business while role modelling a 'hands on' approach.  While they have some existing ways of working including frameworks, processes etc this person will likely review these in the context of the change and future direction of the organisation.  Some projects to update or improve these are already well underway but others are in their infancy.  Key responsibilities will include; Skills and capability review across the organisation, reviewing gaps and recommending ways to address these Supporting the wider Leadership team in ensuring they have the right people in the right places to deliver what is expected in the next 12 months and beyond Supporting the business with cyclical activities such as appraisals, performance management, succession planning and employee engagement Using data & insights to inform HR decision making and ensure the HR agenda is aligned to the wider business plan Managing relationships with 3rd party suppliers You will have the support of a HR Administrator and outsourced service providers to deliver the above. Who are we looking for? The ideal candidate for this role will have worked at Head of HR level previously, ideally as part of the SLT (or equivalent) with ownership for the full HR generalist remit.  We are looking for someone who can blend a strategic & commercial approach with an operational mindset, you must be able to deliver the plan and be comfortable in the 'do', rolling your sleeves up when necessary.  This is an SME environment therefore you will also be comfortable taking on wider business responsibilities such as Health & Safety.  Sector wise we are ideally seeking someone from an FMCG / consumer led environment. Please send your CV via the link to be considered.  Please note that shortlisting will begin in the New Year, with responses to applications and enquiries taking slightly longer than normal due to the festive period.   Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to everything that we do. We are committed to these values and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.

Business Development Executive Location: Wrexham Head Office Working Hours: Full-time, 5 days a week (On site) Salary:  up to £40,000 + Competitive Commission Structure Company: My client is a successful, family-owned business with a long-standing reputation for providing exceptional products, service, and expertise in the food service and retail industry. Recognised for their dedication to quality, they are a challenger brand moving at pace through a highly competitive market. With exciting projects and product launches on the horizon for 2025, I’m looking for a dynamic and motivated Business Development Executive to join their team. Job Overview: As the Business Development Executive, you will play a key role in driving the growth of the business across multiple sectors. This is an exciting omni-channel opportunity that will allow you to leverage your passion for quality food and your ambition to build new business relationships. You will work closely with the leadership team to identify new business opportunities. Key Responsibilities: Identify and develop new business opportunities across foodservice and bulk manufacturing supply markets. Promote and sell value-added poultry products to a wide range of customers.  Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure long-term business success Source high-quality poultry products from suppliers around the globe, ensuring competitive offerings for customers Collaborate with the team to achieve sales targets and contribute to company growth. Qualifications and Skills: Proven sales experience, ideally within the food industry. Passion for quality food and a willingness to learn about the frozen chicken and value-added poultry markets. Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple customer accounts. Self-motivated, results-driven, and eager to seize the vast opportunities this role offers. Must be able to drive & hold a full UK license. What’s on offer: A role with significant scope to target a wide range of customers. Supportive work environment to grow and develop your skills within the food industry. Opportunities to work with global suppliers and deliver innovative solutions to customers Competitive bonus scheme, driven by results & progress Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At We Are Adam, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! We are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.   Interested? Please apply now. We look forward to hearing from you!  

Training and Development Manager – London / Berkshire (hybrid model) - £64,000 - £68,000 plus bens – Permanent   Who is the business?   This business is a successful, growth-focused B2B technology solutions provider. They have an international footprint spanning Europe, US, Australia and Asia with an equally global client base. Having grown by acquisition they operate a group model with in-country leadership, and have UK bases in London and Berkshire. With a CEO who is very people focused, they are investing in the HR function to ensure they have a robust and commercial yet people-centric offering, which includes a huge agenda around people development.   What is the role?   Training and Development Manager reporting into the Training and Development Director.  There is an incredibly exciting agenda bubbling away and the team has worked hard to get some great things off the ground, this role will be heavily involved in the further development of existing programmes, the building of new projects and the subsequent roll out and delivery. There are a couple of key priorities for the role including; Leadership Development – elements are already well underway but you will take this and run with it, being heavily involved in the rollout from a delivery perspective, with the ability to input to the content if you spot anything that could be improved or included Global LMS – they are about to go live with the launch of an engaging platform for learning on a global level, and the T&D Manager will be a critical part of the project, supporting the embedding and deployment of an LMS across the Group EVP – working as part of a project team to scope and roll out, aligned to the newly developed mission and values In addition to the above, there are some longer-term pieces of work around Early Careers talent development programmes globally and an ongoing focus on building talent and succession programmes.   Who are they looking for? As you can see there is absolutely tons to do, and as such they are looking for someone who has a really rounded toolkit when it comes to talent, training and development. A tech background would be nice, but they have a varied employee base beyond tech including sales, marketing and corporate so if you have a commercial background and have designed, developed and delivered interventions across similar client groups then we are all ears. As a global business there may be some international travel, however this will be planned well ahead of time and will coincide with project roll outs so will be in peaks rather than regularly throughout the year. Operating a hybrid working model, they have offices in London and Berkshire, with an expectation to be in London once or twice per week and the Berkshire office on an ad-hoc basis (however if you live locally you are more than welcome to head in more regularly). To find out more please apply with your CV via the link. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to everything that we do. We are committed to these values and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.  

Marketing and Business Development Executive Full Time Location: London , 2 days office Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum   Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to everything that we do. We are committed to these values and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.   Are you an experienced marketing executive looking for an exciting new role? If so, we have an exciting opportunity with a high profile Professional Services firm based in London. The Role: Develop marketing plans for the firms growth areas, offices and key clients Work with key stakeholders to develop BD and marketing strategy to maximise potential revenue Provide Market Analysis and Identify Trends and market opportunities Work with Bid Managers to support leads and opportunity tracking Help develop and implement Integrated Campaigns, thought leadership and events Support Relationship Managers to develop and execute Key account plans   You: At least 2 years in a marketing or business development role Professional Services experience or wider business services Excellent communication skills Attention to detail Able to maintain effective working relationships Strong Initiative Creative and Confident Able to Manage Strict Deadlines   Interested? Please apply now! We look forward to hearing from you. Marketing and Business Development Executive Full Time Location: London , 2 days office Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum   Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to everything that we do. We are committed to these values and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.   Are you an experienced marketing executive looking for an exciting new role? If so, we have an exciting opportunity with a high profile Professional Services firm based in London. The Role: Develop marketing plans for the firms growth areas, offices and key clients Work with key stakeholders to develop BD and marketing strategy to maximise potential revenue Provide Market Analysis and Identify Trends and market opportunities Work with Bid Managers to support leads and opportunity tracking Help develop and implement Integrated Campaigns, thought leadership and events Support Relationship Managers to develop and execute Key account plans   You: At least 2 years in a marketing or business development role Professional Services experience or wider business services Excellent communication skills Attention to detail Able to maintain effective working relationships Strong Initiative Creative and Confident Able to Manage Strict Deadlines   Interested? Please apply now! We look forward to hearing from you.

Training Administrator Manchester - Hybrid Up to £28,000 6-month FTC We are partnering with a leading and well-respected organisation to recruit a Training Administrator based in Manchester. This is a fantastic business with excellent culture and values, offering hybrid working with 2 days per week on site in the office, based in Droylsden. Key responsibilities include: Requesting, obtaining  and validation of historical training records. Collaborate with all departments to collect and validate historical training records, including attendance registers and certificates. Ensure all training data is accurately uploaded to the LMS Work with the L&OD Manager to identify and address gaps in training records or compliance requirements. Support the organisation and filing of training-related documentation. Assist with the setup and maintenance of LMS content and ensure data integrity within the system. Provide administrative support as required. We are seeking an experienced Administrator with strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, excellent communication skills, the ability to work independently, a good understanding of MS Excel and experience of using a Learning Management System is highly desirable but not essential. The environment is fast paced and ever evolving. Therefore, it is essential that you’ll have a flexible approach and the ability to react quickly and confidently to business needs. To be considered for this role please apply now. We are anticipating a large volume of responses for this exciting role so please bear with us as we work through responses and enquiries. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to everything that we do.  We are committed to these values and they are central to our mission.  We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.  

Recruitment Business Partner North West based Salary up to Circa £50,000 Permanent Are you an experienced in-house finance recruiter or an agency finance recruiter looking to step into an internal role? Do you have a strong finance recruitment background and a desire to progress your career in a forward thinking and highly successful market leading business? We are partnering with a leading organisation to recruit a new Recruitment Business Partner, specifically focussing on recruiting experienced finance professionals. This is a full end-to-end recruitment role encompassing developing strategies, being a brand ambassador in the external talent market, identifying and scoping key roles, developing relationships with stakeholders, leading briefing meetings, search and selection, advertising vacancies on job boards and networking sites, reviewing applications, networking, screening and shortlisting candidates, engaging with potential future candidates, updating talent pools, and onboarding successful hires. Excellent interpersonal, collaboration & organisation skills are paramount along with strong communication skills, professionalism, and business acumen to interact with candidates and hiring managers across the business The salary is up to circa £50,000 and the role is based on site five days per week in the fantastic offices. To be considered for this role please apply now. We are anticipating a large volume of responses for this exciting role so please bear with us as we work through responses and enquiries. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to everything that we do.  We are committed to these values and they are central to our mission.  We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.  

Operations Manager – National Swim Leader Location: National Salary: £40k-£50k DOE Hybrid: Remote (head office is Manchester) I’m currently recruiting for an Operations Manager to join an Olympic lead learn a swim business based in Manchester but operates nationally. You will launch the 121-swim offering across multiple locations and will oversee daily operations, manage a team of swimming instructors, and ensure every swimmer enjoys a tailored and outstanding experience. You will lead by example, drive growth, and prioritise both the success of the business and the progress of its swimmers. Key Responsibilities: Lead and support a team of swimming instructors, ensuring they deliver high-quality lessons. Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and implement staff development initiatives. Foster a positive, team-oriented environment to enhance employee satisfaction and retention. Build strong client relationships, addressing needs and feedback to ensure satisfaction and retention. Oversee lesson scheduling and coordination to ensure timely, well-executed sessions. Develop strategies to attract new clients and grow the business through marketing, referrals, and partnerships. Oversee daily swim school operations, optimising facilities, equipment, and staff efficiency. Ensure consistent and high-quality lesson delivery across all sessions. Maintain compliance with health and safety regulations, including facility cleanliness and equipment maintenance. Implement strategies to increase revenue, such as introducing new services and promotional campaigns. Use key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor performance and drive improvements. Analyse market trends and customer preferences to stay competitive and meet client needs. Manage budgets and financial performance to ensure profitability and sustainability. Monitor expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining service quality. Continuously improve the curriculum to meet the needs of all swimmers, from beginners to advanced levels. Track swimmer progress and collaborate with instructors to provide personalised feedback and plans. Key skills Demonstrated leadership or management experience, ideally in education, fitness, or the swimming industry. Background in swim instruction or a related field is highly advantageous. Proven track record in team management, training programme development, and customer service oversight. Strong leadership and team management abilities, with a talent for inspiring and motivating others. Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with clients, staff, and stakeholders. Exceptional organisational and multitasking capabilities to manage diverse responsibilities effectively. A commitment to customer satisfaction and driving business growth. Recognised swimming instructor certification (e.g., Swim England, STA, or equivalent). Current first aid and safeguarding certifications are highly desirable. Knowledge of financial management and business operations is a plus. Passionate about swimming and helping others develop their skills. Empathetic, patient, and dedicated to supporting others' success. Proactive, self-motivated, and adaptable to a dynamic environment. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At We Are Adam, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! We are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require. Interested? Please apply now. We look forward to hearing from you!