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A well-established regional law firm recommended by the Legal 500 with a strong reputation across Greater Manchester, is looking to appoint a Senior Family Solicitor. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a key role within a growing firm, working closely with colleagues in other offices and helping to develop the firm’s presence in Greater Manchester, particularly in Salford and Bury.

The firm is known for high-quality private work and a client-focused approach. While there is some existing caseload to inherit, this position offers the chance to shape the department and caseload.



The Role:

You will handle a varied caseload of family law matters including:

Divorce and financial remedy cases

Private law children issues

Cohabitation disputes (including TOLATA)

Injunctions and domestic abuse work

Regular travel will be required between offices and to client meetings, court hearings and local networking events.



Key Responsibilities:

Advise and represent clients across the full range of family law matters.

Draft clear, tailored documentation and correspondence.

Represent clients in court or mediation where appropriate.

Proactively participate in business development, networking and local marketing activities.



Benefits:

Competitive salary

Hybrid working – 2 days per week Work From Home

Private medical

Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental policies

Supportive, inclusive and forward-thinking work environment

Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development



 

An opportunity for an experienced Residential Conveyancer to join a long-established and highly regarded high street law firm. This is a rare chance to work in a supportive and friendly environment where the emphasis is on quality rather than volume.



The Residential Conveyancing department is busy, they have a steady flow of instructions from loyal, repeat clients and great local reputation. You will handle a manageable caseload, giving you time to provide a first-class service without the pressures of high volume conveyancing.



This role would suit a conveyancer with maturity and proven experience in the residential property sector who is seeking stability, autonomy and recognition.





What’s on offer:

Your own office with legal support and an assistant

A reserved parking space

A low caseload, focusing on quality client service

A welcoming, close-knit team with very low staff turnover

A stable, secure role within a respected and established law firm





This is a perfect opportunity for a Residential Conveyancer, Licensed Conveyancer, Legal Executive or Solicitor looking to join a firm that values its staff and clients alike.



 

Opportunity

Are you passionate about Tackling Disadvantage and Changing Lives of people in Greater Manchester?

Do you have experience of developing high quality targeted and universal services for children, young people and adults?

About Us

We are a charity based in Salford, tackling disadvantage and changing lives. We help over 12,000 children, young people and adults each year from the most deprived communities. Our vision is "Communities free of disadvantage, in which everyone has the opportunities and resources to change their lives and reach their full potential."

The Role

Salford Foundation is seeking a new Chief Executive to advance the charity's strategic objectives and to implement our recently formulated 5 year strategy. You will provide operational leadership on service development, future growth and the direction of the charity.

Key tasks include:

• Leading on strategic planning and implementation of the annual business plan
• Relationship management with funders and commissioners and partnership development with public, private and VCSE
• Oversight of quality services for beneficiaries and performance management of contracts
• Creating sustainable income streams, oversight of funding strategy and creating bids and proposals
• Oversight of organisational effectiveness across Operations, Business and Finance
• Championing organisational values, culture, reputation and brand

About You

You will have significant experience of effective stakeholder engagement at local and regional level. With excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work collaboratively with Board Members, Commissioners, Funders Partners and Senior Managers. Please refer to the job pack available on our web site for further information.

What we offer:

• Work based pension with 6% employers contributions
• 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Additional 1 day's leave on your birthday each year
• Flexi-time and flexible working
• Essential car user post with travel paid at 45p per mile
• Onsite free car parking
• Employee assistance programme and Medicash scheme

Application Process:

Please see attached the full candidate job pack and application form which is to be sent to: 

Deputy Director –Northern England

Department for Business and Trade

Salary £81,000 to £117,800

Location: Darlington/Salford

About the Department for Business and Trade:

Department for Business and Trade has a clear mission – to grow the economy. Our role is to help businesses invest, grow and export to create jobs and opportunities right across the country. 

This important role lies in the DBT’s Local and International Growth directorate. We are here to promote economic growth across UK nations and regions by supporting local and international business.  We do this in partnership with DBT colleagues providing individual support services and in close collaboration with devolved and regional government partners.  We have 6 place-based teams covering Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, North England, Midlands and South England; a team supporting our overseas network across the globe; and policy & analytical colleagues.  

Our key delivery goals are to:

• Provide local policy insight to inform and influence government policy and action in support of growth
• Help local businesses by encouraging exports, facilitating inward investment and supporting domestic growth opportunities 
• Collaborate with local growth partners – especially Devolved Governments, Mayoral Strategic Authorities and overseas teams 
• Support delivery and integration with DBT’s international network.

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for driving regional economic growth? Do you thrive in complex environments and excel at building partnerships across government, business, and local communities? If so, we invite you to apply for a pivotal leadership role within the Department for Business and Trade.

About the Role

As head of the Regional team, you will lead DBT’s operations in the North of England , shaping and delivering impactful strategies to support local business growth, exports, and inward investment. You will be the face of DBT in your region, working closely with key stakeholders—from devolved governments and mayoral authorities to local businesses and international partners—to unlock opportunities and influence policy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing regional team with clarity, purpose, and ambition.
• Provide strategic insight into the local business landscape to inform national and regional policy.
• Champion local growth initiatives, engaging directly with businesses and advocating for government support.
• Build and maintain influential relationships with regional authorities and growth partners.
• Collaborate across DBT and wider government to deliver joined-up, inclusive economic development.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking exceptional leaders who bring:

• Proven commitment to support, encourage and develop team members
• Strong analytical and policy skills to understand drivers of local growth and develop and shape policies and practices to encourage them
• Sound judgement and political acumen to navigate complex and evolving landscapes.
• Outstanding communication skills to explain and promote our work with credibility and impact both orally and in writing, for internal and external audiences.
• A collaborative mindset and ability to build effective partnerships across diverse stakeholders.
• Drive and initiative to deliver results at pace and overcome challenges.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference in shaping the economic future of your region. You’ll be part of a dynamic, inclusive organisation committed to supporting UK businesses and driving prosperity across the country.

Role Summary:

• Time Commitment:  5-6 meetings / approx 25 hours per year

• Role Type:  Voluntary role (reasonable expenses covered)

• Length of role : 4-year term, maximum 2 terms

The Board of Trustees have ultimate legal responsibility for the work of the organisation. This includes developing its strategy, monitoring its progress and engaging with its membership to ensure that it is led by the needs of students, as well as ensuring legal and financial compliance.

The Board is a collective and we seek to appoint and develop a team working together rather a group of people working independently on specific areas.

Trustee Responsibilities:

• Ensuring the organisation is focused on its charitable objects.

• Ensuring the organisation is financially viable, balancing income and expenditure and considering the long-term resourcing needs of the Charity alongside requirements to support shorter term projects.

• Supporting the staff team of the Charity through scrutiny and guidance of senior management, principally through the appraisal and direction of the Chief Executive Officer but also through putting in place appropriate training and development measures for staff.

• Making sure good governance principles are followed and that the Charity’s constitution and rules are followed and, where needed, reviewed and enhanced.

• Ensuring the organisation meets all legal obligations and that policies and procedures are regularly reviewed and scrutinised to keep up to date with legislation including, but not exclusive to, charity law and HR regulation.

• A specific consideration of Safeguarding principles and practice.

• Making themselves accountable and transparent to students.

• Ensuring that board members, as a group and individually, are working in the best interests of the charity as a whole.

Skills Required

While Trustees are expected to have personal responsibility and act to their best ability, it is the whole board which makes decisions collectively. The following skills are expected from the Board as a whole

• The ability to challenge the status quo, test perceived wisdom and question authority

• A good understanding of Higher Education issues

• A commitment to leadership and the ability to make decisions

• Sound judgement and the ability to think strategically, handle competing priorities and make informed decisions

• Able to work effectively in a team and work with people outside their immediate peer group

• An ability to critique the charity’s policies and procedures and ensure any issues or concerns are addressed

• Excellent communication skills

• An awareness of the effective governance of organisations

The Board regularly reviews its current skills and knowledge and recruits new members or trains existing trustees to meet skills gaps. We are currently looking for applicants with the following skills and backgrounds:

• Tackling Loneliness/ community development/ building belonging at a strategic level, as this is an organisational priority

• Financial and Commercial scrutiny, as this is a key enabler for organisational success.

We aim to have an inclusive board with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people of colour and people with disabilities.

About Salford SU

Salford Students’ Union is a Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee, Charity no. , Company no. . The objects of the Union are the advancement of education of Students at Salford University for the public benefit by:

• promoting the interests and welfare of Students at Salford University during their course of study and representing, supporting and advising Students;

• being the recognised representative channel between Students and Salford University and any other external bodies

• providing social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and forums for discussions and debate for the personal development of its Students.

Salford Students’ Union has a corporate strategy with a ‘audacious goal’ of tackling loneliness at the University of Salford. Key enablers are:

• Data and impact strategy

• Commercial strategy

• People Strategy

• Communication and engagement with students and stakeholders

• Partnership with the University of Salford

How to Apply 

Before applying, please read the full recruitment pack here:  

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter (max 2 sides of A4) to   by 2pm, 24 October 2025.

In your cover letter, please detail: 

• Why you are interested being a Trustee for Salford SU and how you align to our values.

• Your background, skills, and experience relevant to the role, particularly any relevant experience you have in: 

  • Tackling Loneliness / community development / building belonging at a strategic level.

  • Financial and Commercial scrutiny, as this is a key enabler for organisational success.

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Home Based Opportunity with a leading UK Company UTILITY WAREHOUSE est. 2002

Part of the Telecom Plus group

• Utilities are constantly rising.
• Save money on essential services.
• Help others save money and get paid.

Gas - Electricity - Broadband - Mobile & Insurance

This is a Self Employed Opportunity

• Work around your existing job
• And fit around family commitments
• Potential earnings from £500-£000 pcm
• Unlimited income potential for team builders
• Free ongoing training is provided

Initial nominal refundale fee of 0 is required

Earnings are dependant upon the effort and time you put in.

This is an opportunity to build for your financial security.
To apply, you MUST be permitted to work in the UK,
Minimum age 21 and not on a student VISA
This is NOT a warehouse Job

To find out more click APPLY NOW

A company representative will call to explain and answer your questions with no obligation interested then click apply now.

Home Based Opportunity with a leading UK Company UTILITY WAREHOUSE est. 2002

Part of the Telecom Plus group

• Utilities are constantly rising.
• Save money on essential services.
• Help others save money and get paid.

Gas - Electricity - Broadband - Mobile & Insurance

This is a Self Employed Opportunity

• Work around your existing job
• And fit around family commitments
• Potential earnings from £500-£000 pcm
• Unlimited income potential for team builders
• Free ongoing training is provided

Initial nominal refundale fee of 0 is required

Earnings are dependant upon the effort and time you put in.

This is an opportunity to build for your financial security.
To apply, you MUST be permitted to work in the UK,
Minimum age 21 and not on a student VISA
This is NOT a warehouse Job

To find out more click APPLY NOW

A company representative will call to explain and answer your questions with no obligation interested then click apply now.

Home Based Opportunity with a leading UK Company UTILITY WAREHOUSE est. 2002

Part of the Telecom Plus group

• Utilities are constantly rising.
• Save money on essential services.
• Help others save money and get paid.

Gas - Electricity - Broadband - Mobile & Insurance

This is a Self Employed Opportunity

• Work around your existing job
• And fit around family commitments
• Potential earnings from £500-£000 pcm
• Unlimited income potential for team builders
• Free ongoing training is provided

Initial nominal refundale fee of 0 is required

Earnings are dependant upon the effort and time you put in.

This is an opportunity to build for your financial security.
To apply, you MUST be permitted to work in the UK,
Minimum age 21 and not on a student VISA
This is NOT a warehouse Job

To find out more click APPLY NOW

A company representative will call to explain and answer your questions with no obligation interested then click apply now.