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Alterfin is looking for an Investment Manager to supervise its African partners in Northern, West, and Central Africa. He/she will be based in Northern or Western Africa, with frequent travels within the region. The position will involve responsibility for the development and management of a lending portfolio in both the microfinance and sustainable agriculture sectors.

Tasks And Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the definition of the portfolio management strategy for the African countries under responsibility.
• Identify potential investments in line with the vision and investment policy of Alterfin and the other funds under its management.
• Carry out the institutional and social due diligences of the identified organizations. This will entail frequent travels in the region.
• Present the investment proposals to the Investment Committees and follow the loan disbursement process.
• Develop technical assistance projects to support Alterfin’s MFIs and SA partners.
• Monitor and manage the portfolio of investments.

About This Opportunity

Employer: Alterfin

Location: North & West Africa

Date Posted: 30 September 2025

Closing Date: 31 October 2025

Regions: Sub-Saharan Africa

Flexibility: Remote work

About This Organization

Alterfin is a financial institution that provides lending and investment services to microfinance and sustainable agriculture sectors in Africa.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Finance and Sales
• International Trade and Development

Job Type:

Package:

Hybrid company car or allowance option. 25% Bonus

Location: Yorkshire, Cheshire, North Wales, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Cumbria, Durham, Tyne & Wear, Northumberland
Salary: Circa £50,000 basic + bonus (OTE c. £3,750)
Package: Company car (BMW hybrid), laptop, phone, matched pension (5%), 25 days holiday

Our client is a leading manufacturer with a global presence, specialising in innovative plumbing and HVAC solutions. With a turnover of over 2m+ in the UK, they are well-established in the market and compete strongly against leading brands.

We are seeking a Regional Technical Sales Manager to take full responsibility for developing sales across the North of England and North Wales.

This is a full-cycle sales role , focused on driving demand with contractors and supporting routes to market via merchants and distributors. The product range includes copper press fittings, manifolds, and specialist solutions for plumbing, heating, and refrigeration.

Key customers include:

• M&E Contractors

Local Authorities, Housing Associations, and Social Housing providers

Plumbing & Heating Installers

Merchants and Distributors (e.g. Wolseley, BSS, Ashworth, Smiths Brother Stores)

Projects will primarily be in the commercial sector (schools, hospitals, public buildings), with some domestic applications.

We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded sales professional with experience in:

Plumbing & Heating (P&H) or HVAC products (essential)

Generating demand with contractors and back-selling via merchants/distributors

Ideally commercial project sales, but strong domestic experience will also be considered

Backgrounds of interest include: valves, pipes, fittings, radiators, pumps, controls, UFH, or similar. Candidates from a merchant background will also be considered if they can demonstrate strong contractor-facing sales ability.

Stability, energy, and a track record of growing sales are key.

Company car (BMW Hybrid) or car allowance ( 20 p/m)

Pension (5% matched)

25 days holiday

Interviews are being arranged quickly with 1st stage via Teams. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply today.

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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 be an individual with a solid sales background in the agriculture (poultry) industry and has 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, 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 Technical Advisor is responsible for:

1. Assist with operational performance and streamline processes and systems where possible to maximize business sales and relationships.
2. Management support to and coordinate all activities of the Sales Department.
3. Ensure that sales performance is optimized at all levels and channels by setting appropriate targets and providing necessary support and guidance to the sales team.
4. Achieve and maintain performance and service excellence.
5. Implement a Marketing and Public Relations strategy.

The position of the Sales Manager is responsible for:

1. Oversee the management of sales, assist with operational performance and streamline processes and systems where possible to maximize business sales and relationships.
2. Render Management support to and coordinate all activities of the Sales Department.
3. Ensure that sales performance is optimized at all levels and channels by setting appropriate targets and providing necessary support and guidance to the sales team.
4. Achieve and maintain performance and service excellence.
5. Create and implement a Marketing and Public Relations strategy.

Education & Experience required for the Technical Advisor:

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

Education & Experience required for the Sales Manager:

1. Relevant BSc / MSc Degree in Agriculture (essential).
2. Relevant Sales or Marketing Degree or Diploma (advantageous).
3. Minimum 7 – 10 years’ experience in Feed Sales.
4. Nutritional / Monogastric experience.
5. 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 are looking forward to receiving your application.

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

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

Our client is looking for a Lead Process Engineering to oversee the structured delivery of technology projects focusing on processing engineering and industrial solutions.

• Provide strategic guidance to industrial engineering teams.
• Review and approve project plans and milestones in processing engineering.
• Instruct and guide teams to align with committed outcomes in processing engineering.
• Conduct regular check-ins to ensure project progress in processing engineering.
• Lead collaborative problem-solving sessions for processing engineering challenges.
• Adhere to Project Management Governance and Compliance Standards.
• Execute third-party vendor resourcing within established processing engineering standards.
• Ensure compliance with project management procedures specific to processing engineering.
• Monitor and enforce adherence to value creation initiatives in processing engineering.
• Document and communicate project governance activities in processing engineering.
• Apply processing engineering specific vendor management standards.
• Plan and execute stakeholder engagement strategies for processing engineering.
• Define and allocate accountability for processing engineering project outcomes.
• Identify, document, and manage processing engineering project risks and issues.
• Mobilize human resources based on processing engineering project requirements.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of people engagement in processing engineering.
• Consolidate and document the defined scope of processing engineering project outcomes.
• Engage with internal and external project partners for scheduling in processing engineering.
• Plan and execute the project schedule considering resources and interdependencies in processing engineering.
• Establish and apply change management approaches specific to processing engineering.
• Monitor and report changes to processing engineering project timelines.
• Coordinate quality assessments of processing engineering project outcomes.
• Consolidate final project schedule, budget, and costs for processing engineering.
• Develop a business and IT approved action plan for transitioning processing engineering project outcomes.
• Review and apply project closeout controls for processing engineering delivery outcomes.
• Consolidate final processing engineering project state into a comprehensive report.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and advancements in processing engineering.
• Collaborate with R&D teams to integrate innovative solutions into processing engineering projects.
• Conduct regular assessments of industrial engineering processes for continuous improvement.
• Address and execute ad hoc tasks and special assignments as assigned by the Group Executive Information Technology.

• Minimum 4 years of experience in processing engineering and project management.
• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, or a related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an advantage.
• Project execution and timeline management.
• In-depth understanding of industrial engineering principles.

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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Corporate Associate - Manchester- 1- 4 PQE

Are you looking for your next career move in Corporate law? An international firm with a strong reputation is seeking a bright, commercially focused Associate to join its highly regarded Corporate team, based in Manchester.

The Opportunity
This is a fantastic chance to work within a leading Corporate team that handles high-quality matters across mergers & acquisitions, private equity, and equity capital markets. With the firm's international reach, you'll gain exposure to cross-border transactions and early client contact, while enjoying a supportive environment that encourages professional development and career progression.

Key Responsibilities:

Advising on M&A, Private Equity, and Equity Capital Markets transactions

Providing high-quality support to partners across UK offices

Developing and maintaining strong client relationships

Playing an active role in business development, including marketing events

Supervising and mentoring junior colleagues, including trainees and apprentices

About You:

Qualified Solicitor with 1-4 years' PQE in a UK-based corporate law team

Strong drafting skills with the ability to provide practical, commercially focused advice

Excellent interpersonal and business advisory skills, with sound judgment

Confidence communicating directly with clients

What's on Offer:

Competitive salary (reviewed annually)

Flexible hybrid working

Generous bonus scheme

25 days' holiday (increasing with service) plus holiday exchange

Private medical insurance

Enhanced parental leave

Inclusive culture with genuine commitment to diversity and social mobility

This role offers the chance to work with a forward-thinking, international law firm that embraces innovation, values its people, and provides a platform for ambitious Associates to thrive.

Banking & Finance Associate - NQ - Manchester or Leeds

An international law firm is looking to recruit a Newly Qualified (NQ) Banking & Finance Associate to join its highly regarded Finance team in either Manchester or Leeds.

The Role

The successful candidate will gain exposure to a broad range of high-quality banking and finance transactions, including:

Real estate finance

Leveraged finance

Corporate lending

The work spans both regional and national markets, offering the chance to work on complex and high-value financings for leading institutions and corporate borrowers.

The Team

This award-winning practice advises a wide variety of funders and borrowers, including:

UK clearing banks

Independent funders

Investment banks

Corporate borrowers (from listed companies through to SMEs)

Recognised in the legal directories, the team is known for its strong technical expertise, commercial approach, and delivery of partner-led advice.

The Candidate

This opportunity is aimed at Newly Qualified Solicitors looking to qualify into Banking & Finance. You may have undertaken a training seat in finance, or have strong experience gained during your training contract that demonstrates an interest in this area. Candidates should be:

Technically strong and commercially aware

Enthusiastic about developing client relationships and business development skills

Strong communicators with a collaborative, team-oriented approach

Keen to gain broad exposure across multiple areas of finance

The Opportunity

Early responsibility and client contact from the outset

Exposure to market-leading work, both regionally and nationally

Excellent long-term career prospects supported by first-class training and development programmes

The Firm

This is a top-tier international law firm with an excellent reputation across multiple practice areas and sectors, including financial services, real estate, energy, and infrastructure. The firm is consistently recognised for its innovation, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and forward-thinking approach to client service.

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This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious NQ solicitor to join a leading Banking & Finance team and develop their career within a supportive and progressive environment.

Overview

Lead Technical Consultant – Infrastructure & Product. Location: North West. Industry: IT. Salary: £70,000 - £0,000 per annum + Pension, Medical, Gym. Posted: 21/10/2024.

This role is an office/onsite-based position based in Warrington with hybrid Infrastructure and Product Consultancy responsibilities. You will be the technical escalation point for a team of Technical Consultants, mentor colleagues, and work closely with external clients and stakeholders up to C-Level. You will cover product, server, network, and application support/administration and implement solutions, owning certain systems and platforms as a Subject Matter Expert.

• Lead Technical Consultant / Senior IT Engineer focused on Infrastructure and Product Implementation
• Client-facing project/BAU work and 4th line support
• Own, implement and troubleshoot systems and platforms; become an SME
• Mentor and guide the Technical Consulting team; act as technical escalation point
• Collaborate with external customers and internal stakeholders up to C-Level; present ideas and recommendations
• Engage in product, server, network, and application support/administration and solution implementation
• Work with the wider business and maintain strong face-to-face presence in the office

• Windows Server 2016/2022
• O365/M365
• Active Directory
• Azure/AWS
• SCCM/SCOM
• PowerShell
• SharePoint
• Virtualization (VMware or Hyper-V)
• Cloud experience is ideal but candidates without it will be considered

• Salary up to 0,000 base
• Medical
• Pension
• Gym
• On-site parking with free EV charging
• Commutable from Manchester and Wigan

Notes: Ascent People are acting as an Employment Agency in respect of this role. Candidates of all ages and backgrounds will be considered.

Recruiter: Jo Bevington

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Overview

A growing project and building consultancy is looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join its established team in Manchester.

This is a senior role which is offering the chance to lead complex building services design projects across a mixed portfolio, including healthcare, education, residential, regeneration and commercial sectors.

You’ll be responsible for managing mechanical designs from concept to delivery, overseeing some junior engineers, and ensuring technical excellence across all stages of the RIBA plan. The role also involves meeting with clients, quality assurance and coordination with other teams in the company too.

• Chartered Engineer (CEng)
• Degree (or HNC/HND) in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services or similar
• Experience in mechanical and public health design at either consultancy or contractor
• Some experience in design software (e.g. Hevacomp, IES, Revit)
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills

This is a hands-on role but with strategic influence too. You’ll be expected to mentor junior staff, lead client meetings, and contribute to the environmental performance of building systems.

If you’re looking to take ownership of high-impact projects and work within a collaborative, technically driven environment—this could be the next step in your career