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Insurance Fraud - Manchester

Location: Manchester, UK

PQE: 6+ years

Sector: Insurance Litigation / Fraud

Status: Actively recruiting - submissions now open

A highly regarded UK law firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join its specialist Fraud team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a senior-level position at a firm known for its innovation, technical excellence, and commitment to client service within the insurance litigation space.

The successful candidate will take a leading role in managing a varied and complex caseload of fraudulent claims, including but not limited to:

• Motor fraud
• Employers' and public liability (EL/PL) fraud
• Staged/contrived accidents
• Organised fraud rings

You'll also:

• Supervise and mentor junior colleagues
• Provide strategic advice to insurer clients
• Contribute to business development and the ongoing growth of the fraud offering
• Handle litigation strategy and trial preparation for technically complex matters

• 6+ years PQE with a strong background in insurance fraud litigation (claimant or defendant)
• Demonstrable experience managing complex cases with minimal supervision
• Strong leadership capabilities and a collaborative approach
• Commercially minded, with an ability to provide strategic value to insurer clients
• A proactive, solutions-focused attitude to file strategy and cost control

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.

Release Manager, Delivery Manager, SDLC, ITIL

Job Title: Release Manager

Location: Liverpool office (Hybrid role)

Company: Established global client with years of industry presence

Key Responsibilities:

* Oversee and coordinate software release processes
* Manage release schedules and ensure timely delivery
* Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams
* Implement and maintain ITIL best practices
* Ensure compliance with SDLC methodologies
* Conduct risk assessments for releases
* Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders

Requirements:

* Proven experience as a Release Manager
* Strong knowledge of ITIL framework and practices
* Extensive experience with SDLC methodologies
* Understanding of software testing processes (QA experience preferred)
* Excellent project management and organizational skills
* Strong communication and leadership abilities
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment

Preferred Qualifications:

* ITIL certification
* Computer related degree or equivalent
* Familiarity with agile development practices
* Background in software testing or QA

This hybrid Release Manager role offers the opportunity to work with a well-established global client, balancing time between the Liverpool office and remote work.

My client is renowned for providing exceptional career development and on going training.

If you are interested in this Release Manager role please send your CV today for immediate consideration.

Ascent People is acting as an employment agency for this role and applicants from all ages and backgrounds will be considered.

Recruiter:Nadine Bramley Phone:
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Role

Location: North West Sector: Other Job Type: Contract Salary: £50 - 60 per hour Reference: SK/R/

Our Client has a requirement for a Mechanical Engineer/ Senior Mechanical Engineer, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Warrington.

Role Purpose:

Provide expert mechanical engineering support under a major nuclear decommissioning programme. This project combines the skills of the client and its partners to deliver a significant step change in project delivery.

• Receive Special Nuclear Material packages from existing storage locations.
• Retreat and/or repackage SNM into 100-year storage packages.
• Transfer these new packages to the Product & Residue Store for secure storage until 2120.
• Ensure SNM safety and security into the next century and beyond.
• The project is currently in the execution phase (procurement, design, manufacture, testing, installation, commissioning). The role supports design activities, completes outstanding design scope, and oversees formal design change implementation.

Reporting to the Group Lead or deputy, work as part of a design team delivering mechanical plant and equipment solutions and supporting auxiliary external equipment. Responsibilities include:

• Deliver engineering design deliverables (specifications, drawings, analyses, verifications, assessments) meeting legal, functional, and performance requirements on time, within cost and quality targets.
• Provide safe, fit-for-purpose, fully integrated, and operable design solutions aligned with product requirements.
• Facilitate design solutions that can be manufactured, constructed, commissioned, handed over, operated, maintained, and decommissioned.

• Proficient in Autodesk Inventor.
• Experience with Autodesk Vault Basic or Vault Pro (file management).
• Familiarity with GPS ISO (BS 888).
• Ability to support resolution of manufacturing, inspection, and test technical queries, production permits, and concessions (SME support available for materials, welding, NDT, and design for manufacture).
• Experience managing and directing designers in producing mechanical plant and equipment drawings/documents.
• Knowledge of plant layout, installation, alignment of plant/equipment/machinery for works tests, integrated tests, and site installation.
• Experience in writing and reviewing works test requirement documentation and integrated works test documents for plant and equipment.
• Coordination with CE&I engineers to address multi-disciplinary interactions.
• Ability to work in office-based or blended working arrangements (typically 3 days office/2 days WFH), with occasional supplier site visits.

• Familiarity with safety cases.
• Awareness of engineering standards and specifications.
• Experience in checking manufacturing drawings.
• Knowledge of information retrieval from document management systems.
• Experience in design and integration of machines per applicable safety management systems.
• Understanding of CDM, SoMSR, PUWER, and LOLER regulations.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Overview

We are looking for a highly motivated Cloud and AI Solution Architect (CSA) with an entrepreneurial spirit to join our Digital Natives CSU team in EMEA. This is a unique opportunity to be at the frontline of the AI revolution, partnering with the most innovative Digital Native teams across the Middle East and Africa to design and scale Data and AI platforms on Azure that form the foundation for the next generation of data-enabled, agentic experiences.

• Guide Digital Native customers through their data platform modernization journey to Azure, focusing on high-scale solutions with CosmosDB and AI-first data platforms such as Microsoft Fabric. Highlight opportunities to accelerate innovation and become AI-ready.
• Drive adoption of generative AI by helping customers build innovative, safe, and performant AI-based solutions grounded in a solid foundation of data and infrastructure.
• Capture Analytics market share by positioning Microsoft Fabric and Azure Databricks as the platforms of choice for modern analytics workloads and advanced customer use cases.
• Understand the customer’s applications portfolio, IT and business priorities, and success measures to design robust, scalable, and secure architectures (including third-party integrations) using Azure PaaS, DevOps, and advanced application development practices.
• Apply deep technical expertise and customer insights to shape modernization roadmaps, architecting solutions that deliver business value while ensuring technical feasibility and successful deployments.
• Lead Architectural Design Sessions with Digital Native teams to co-create implementation plans that align business goals with technical strategy, building consensus and momentum toward production.
• Partner closely with other Cloud Solution Architects and Microsoft stakeholders to design complex, end-to-end enterprise-grade solutions on Azure, ensuring adherence to the Well-Architected Framework.
• Build trusted, long-term relationships with customer decision-makers, enabling them to become cloud and AI advocates within their organizations.
• Act as the Voice of the Customer, sharing feedback and best practices, and partnering with Engineering to remove adoption blockers.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges to demonstrate the value of Azure’s data and AI services, unlocking new innovation opportunities.
• Assess customer cloud readiness and create structured learning plans, leveraging partners to accelerate knowledge transfer and adoption.
• Continuously deepen your technical skills and market knowledge, while sharing insights with the wider technical community.
• Be an Azure Data & AI evangelist in the Digital Native ecosystem - building developer communities, leading workshops, and showcasing customer success stories.

• 5-10 years experience in technologies relevant to this role.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field AND relevant experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, information technology (IT) consulting/support, systems administration, network operations, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting OR equivalent experience.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND relevant experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, information technology (IT) consulting/support, systems administration, network operations, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field AND Experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting OR equivalent experience.
• Experience working in a customer-facing role (e.g., internal and/or external).

• Experience Leading Technical Projects, Teams, Or Functions.
• Technical Certification in Cloud (e.g., Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google, security certifications).

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

Experience: 2 - 4 years of experience required

Job Type: Full Time

A leading litigation practice is seeking to add to its team. If you are looking to build on your existing experience and gain further training and support, this could be the role for you.

The firm act for a variety of commercial clients so you will get a variety of cases including debt and civil litigation. Experience in acting for commercial or public sector bodies is an advantage but not essential.

Experience in other areas of litigation will be considered.

Competitive salary and hybrid working after qualifying period

Litigation experience

Are you the ONE? Eagles Rock Feed Mill (Pty) Ltd. is looking for a high performing Salesperson who can sell our leading, high quality, and legendary products, which stand out from the competition.

The ideal candidate will have a solid sales background in the agriculture (poultry) industry and a deep understanding of monogastric animals, including broilers, breeders, commercial layers, and pigs.

You will be dynamic, motivated, and strong-minded. Negotiation and having a passion for reaching and/or exceeding targets, while keeping the customer’s requirements and needs in mind, will be second nature to you.

You will be responsible for managing budgeted sales volumes and net returns while delivering overall quality products. You shall accept responsibility for sales, customer service, customer satisfaction, customer relationships, and loyalty to ensure organizational objectives are met.

The position of the Salesperson is responsible for:

• Assisting with operational performance and streamlining processes and systems to maximize business sales and relationships.
• Providing management support and coordinating all activities of the Sales Department.
• Optimizing sales performance at all levels and channels by setting appropriate targets and providing necessary support and guidance to the sales team.
• Achieving and maintaining performance and service excellence.
• Implementing a Marketing and Public Relations strategy.

Education & Experience required:

• Relevant BSc / MSc Degree in Agriculture (essential).
• Minimum 2 – 3 years’ experience in Sales (preferably in the animal feed industry).
• Nutritional / Monogastric experience.
• Sound knowledge of MS Office & experience in compiling reports.

If you are interested in applying and you are confident that you qualify in terms of the information and criteria set out in this advertisement, we look forward to receiving your application.

(Only applications that meet the minimum criteria will be considered.)

If you have not had any feedback within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, please accept that you were not successful for this position.

Who we are

We are a leading real estate services company that combines global standards with specialised local knowledge to create customisable high-performance solutions for our clients. We advise property owners and occupiers on every aspect of their property strategies and assist them in the development, buying, selling, leasing, valuing and management of their assets. Our dedication to quality and excellence sets us apart in the industry.

Why choose us

Be part of a forward-thinking culture that values entrepreneurial spirit and celebrates your best work. Collaborate with talented property professionals, leverage unparalleled resources, and enjoy opportunities for both personal and professional growth. At JHI, your contributions are encouraged and celebrated, ensuring a rewarding journey as you advance in your career.

About the role

We are seeking a Centre Manager to manage the building by optimizing all trading opportunities, including lease agreements, and ensuring that the portfolio’s financial performance remains sound and optimizing the building's income stream by establishing and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with tenants, managing and controlling personnel, service contractors, repairs, revamps, tenant installations, inspections, and general building administration.

This position will require an all-rounded property professional.

What you will bring

Inherent requirements for the position (non-negotiable)

• Minimum Grade 12 qualification
• Between 3 – 5 years of relevant experience in the property/centre management industry
• Must hold a valid Fidelity Fund Certificate and satisfy the requirements as set out by the
  PPRA and current legislation for the position.
• Proven retail shopping centre management experience, including overseeing daily operations, staff supervision, leasing management and customer service in a retail environment.

Additional demonstrable requirements:

• Proficiency in computer applications including MS Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint), as well as business systems such as SAP and MDA.
• Awareness and implementation of quality standards.
• Basic contract management abilities.
• Proven experience in managing and maintaining service level agreements (SLAs) with vendors and service providers.
• Working knowledge and understanding of lease conditions.
• Administration principles and reporting expertise.
• Understanding of cost budgeting and control.
• Working knowledge of statutory requirements, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Proficiency in basic numeracy skills

What you will be doing

In this role, you will lead efforts in budgeting and expense control, building management and administration, facilities maintenance, and tenant installations. Some of the most important tasks include the following:

• People Management: Training & development, Corporate culture change, living the values of the company
• Marketing of Space & Renewals: Ensure the correctness of the vacancy, marketing plan based on vacancy list, including determining tenant mix, lease negotiations according to approval framework & mandate, draft motivation for approvals of deals, communication with brokers, sustainable income stream secured whilst taking account of the viability of tenant (trade densities) and required tenant mix, as well as profile and image of the building, retain or replace tenant in time at an optimal rate, contract administration is accurate, complete, and on time, tenants fully installed and in time as per, specifications within the agreed time frame, attract and approve targeted tenants.
• Property Management: Prepare the management pack, in conjunction with Finance, coordinate, arrange & attend management meetings.
• Budgeting: Income & Expense Control
  • Budgeting:Provide inputs into income & expense budgets based on knowledge of the property market in the cluster, manage income & expenses
    
  • Income:Monitor actual income vs. budget, evaluate outstanding rent-roll -by timeously following-up & implementing corrective measures, involvement & monitoring of legal cases, vacant space strategy in conjunction with the Regional Manager, confirm the validity of transactions for commission claims
    
    

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a significant impact in property management, we encourage you to apply for the Centre Manager position. Bring your expertise in facilities management, budgeting, and tenant relations to our dynamic team.

JHI is committed to striving for diversity and equitable representation in our workforce. Preference may thus be given to suitably qualified candidates as identified in our employment equity plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Are you the kind of consultant who sees the bigger picture—someone who transforms financial data into strategic insights that drive client success?

We are looking for a Senior Consultant who’s ready to lead from the front. If you bring a sharp analytical mind, deep accounting expertise, and a passion for helping businesses grow, we want to hear from you. We seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Consultant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in bookkeeping and financial consulting, with the ability to provide expert advice and guidance to our clients.

Overview

Warrington (WA3), Bristol (BS20), Leicester (LE1), Newbury (RG14), Preston (PR1) – Hybrid working available. Permanent role.

One of our key clients has an urgent requirement for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to be based at their offices in Warrington on a permanent basis, with hybrid working available. This is a great opportunity to join a specialist engineering company with a global reach, working on a range of large and diverse projects across the Nuclear, Defence, Power and Energy sectors.

• Matched contribution pension scheme up to 8% of salary, with life assurance.
• Employee share scheme.
• Employee shopping savings portal.
• Payment of Professional Fees.
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave.
• Holiday Trading: buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave.
• One paid day per year for volunteering (Be Kind Day).

As Senior Mechanical Engineer , you will be involved in the full nuclear life cycle across Nuclear Defence and Civil Nuclear projects. You will assist in the effective management of the customer to aid in the development and resolution of technical and delivery issues. You will ensure procedures, codes and standards are correctly identified and applied to engineering and technical activities. You will maintain the engineering configuration, ensuring the overall design intent and integrity is maintained throughout the design lifecycle. You will provide support to the Project Manager for planning, coordination and delivery of tasks and projects.

Essential experience (as stated):

• Nuclear experience is not a necessity; we welcome applications from all engineering backgrounds.
• Ownership and delivery mindset; champions high performance and is courageous to challenge the status quo.
• Knowledge of CAD tools and general engineering drawing practice.
• Ability to build strong and influential relationships with key stakeholders.
• Experience leading a team.

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. We strive to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to increasing diversity in the workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure inclusion.

Sector: Commercial, Admin & Office Support