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Role: Solicitor (Senior Associate), Private Client (Tax & Succession Planning) – minimum 5 + years PQE

Location: Worcester Office

Hours: Full Time

Term: Permanent

Why join mfg?

You’ll be joining a regional law firm that enjoys a strong reputation, recognised in legal 500 as well as leading individual in chambers which is made possible by our exceptional people. We want to help you to reach your full potential, love the work you do and deliver the best results for your clients. It’s our goal to make you feel great about working with us, and we work hard to cultivate a culture that makes it easy for you to stay with us for many years.

You will have a significant influence on how you want your experience and expertise to develop, and you will be strongly encouraged and supported to get involved in business development work, taking an active role in seminars and networking events, in drafting articles from time to time.

The Tax and Succession Planning Team

The Tax and Succession Planning Team is a newly formed team, being led by Partner and Divisional Head, Sally Smith alongside Partner, Peter Stephens, Legal Director, Scott Vanes and Legal Secretaries, Becky Shepherd and Jennifer Howells . This role will be based in the Worcester office with the wider team working from Worcester, Kidderminster and Ludlow offices. In addition, we also have offices in Birmingham, Bromsgrove and Telford.

The role will be a mix of office, hybrid and flexible working which will be driven by business and client needs. We want to ensure that you will be fully supported by the team upon joining, and this is an amazing opportunity to join a newly formed team at an exciting time to further develop our client base across in this area of expertise.

Day to day, you’ll be successful in this role if you are:

A Solicitor (Senior Associate) 5 years + PQE, in Private Client - with a keen focus in Tax and Succession planning. You will be working closely with a diverse range of clients including high-net-worth individuals who require expert tax and succession advice. We want you to have the ability and confidence to cultivate strong long-term relationships, to act as a trusted advisor for our clients.

This is a great opportunity for a experienced professional to join a forward-thinking Division and be part of the strategic growth in this niche area.

Key Responsibilities:

• To provide a breath of estate planning and advice dealing with inheritance tax, capital gains and, corporate taxes (ideally).
• To providing expert advice on Inheritance Tax and succession planning, on complex estates and tax profiles that may require further specialist practice area advice within mfg.
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members to enhance capability and build a culture of continuous learning
• The role will involve working closely with other tax and succession, land and property, corporate, family, employment and litigation experts to ensure fully integrated holistic advice for clients.
• Have a proactive approach to legislative changes, supporting and advising clients for the future
• Able to collaborate effectively with colleagues and other Divisions to deliver integrated client solutions.

Requirements:

• Minimum requirement for 5 years advisory experience in an accountancy or legal practice setting.
• Ideally membership in the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) or Chartered Institute of Taxation (CTA) would be advantageous.
• Have experience in dealing with a broad range of tax issues relating to private clients at a law firm, accountancy practice, or HMRC.
• Experience in acting for a range of private clients including those with complex asset profiles, and business and land interests.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a supportive team environment.
• A proactive approach to business development and marketing.
• Self-motivated and driven, with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to delivering outstanding client service
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client management skills.

If you don’t quite meet all of our criteria, but are passionate about Private Client service, then we’d love to hear from you! We pride ourselves on providing a supportive setting where you grow further in a rewarding career path, so please get in touch.

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive salary aligned with market rates
• 29 days’ holiday (additional days at Christmas 2025 and statutory Bank Holidays)
• Healthcare benefit scheme
• Employee Assistance programme and wellbeing services - 24/7 helpline facility
• Discounted legal fees for staff and family members
• Death in service provision
• Auto enrolment into our Company Pension
• Annual colleague event

Other reasons to join us

• We offer a rewarding career of quality work alongside a commitment to your development. It’s a fantastic environment in which people grow!
• A supportive ‘people first’ culture, driven by wellbeing and work/life balance (it's a 35-hour week)… over 90% of our people responded in our most recent engagement survey that it’s a great place to work and they’re proud to work here.
• Committed to inclusion, we aim to employ a diverse section of the community whilst our work for good causes continues to flourish. Many of our people are actively involved in CSR, Sports & Social and Health & Wellbeing groups.

For more information on what it’s like to work at mfg, please visit our recruitment page or email to arrange a confidential call to discuss this opportunity further.

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Leading Global Travel Company are seeking a People & Culture Advisor to join their successful and busy Human Resources team in offices near Swindon. Ideally you will have at least 18 months experience in a Human Resources position and ideally with CIPD Level 3. This is an establish but also growing company where you can forge a successful career in human resources and also benefit from all the perks of working in the Travel Industry, such as discounted travel!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

As a People and Culture Advisor you will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Human Resources team and wider business by managing all day-to-day tasks and providing support to all Management levels.

• Work with hiring manager, prepare and post job advertisements onto Indeed and where appropriate, liaise with recruitment agencies and negotiate agency rates.
• Prepare and send HR-related documentation, such as contracts, letters and policies to the relevant individuals.
• Onboard new employees with the HR Induction
• Maintain the online database of staff information
• Provide regular reporting on staffing levels, absence and vacancies.
• Interact with and supply information to employees, department heads, and job applicants when requested.
• Assist with payroll updates.
• Attend HR related meetings to take notes.
• Handling employee relations matters such as grievances, disciplinary actions and conflict resolution. Providing advice and guidance to employees and managers on HR policies and procedures.
• Manage the People and Culture Inbox along with sensitive and confidential data and files.
• Manage the Sickness Inbox
• Assist in HR projects such as policy updates, HR system implementations, and organisational change initiatives
• Conduct exit interviews and escalate where appropriate

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

We are seeking someone who has some previous experience in HR roles, such as HR Administrator, HR Coordinator, or similar positions. You will have excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. Ideally you will also have CIPD Level 3 too.

THE PACKAGE:

The starting salary is up to 30k pa dependent on experience and there are further benefits!

• Opportunities to progress and forge your own career path
• Competitive salaries
• Participate in exciting team events
• Opportunities to attend some of our fantastic events
• Dress down Fridays
• Fast-paced and dynamic, non-corporate business
• Non-contractual bonus
• Access to retail offers and discounts
• health cash plan (role dependent)
• Staff travel discounts
• Additional annual leave linked to length of service
• Auto enrolment to pension scheme

INTERESTED?

Please follow the instructions to apply attaching your CV. This vacancy is being managed by Claire Muge I can be contacted on (phone number removed) or (url removed) Not right for this role, or this role not right for you, but keen to further your career in the Travel Industry! We have a variety of different opportunities so do submit your CV to us! Unfortunately if you are unsuccessful, due to our volume of applications, we are unable to reply to everyone individually.

HR Director

The Resolute Group are proud to be working in partnership with a dynamic Management Consultancy that, following significant private equity investment, is embarking on an ambitious growth journey. With plans to scale the business to over 500 employees within the next three years, this is a truly exciting time to join the organisation.

Location: Warwick (4 days office / 1 day WFH)

Salary: 100,000 - 120,000 + Package

The Role

As HR Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and leading the people strategy during this rapid expansion phase. Acting as a visible and influential leader, you will oversee the HR function, providing strategic direction while ensuring operational excellence across all aspects of people management.

You'll be working closely with the senior leadership team and private equity partners to design and deliver a robust people agenda that supports growth, attracts and retains top talent, and fosters a high-performance culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the HR team to deliver first-class people services.
• Drive the people strategy to support significant business growth.
• Partner with the Board and PE investors on workforce planning and organisational design.
• Oversee talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies.
• Champion company culture and employee engagement during periods of change.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and best practice HR policies.
• Set the standard for Employee relations and how these are managed across the organisation.

Although the HR polices and daily operations are in place, this role is needed to elevate these to ensure that the processes, systems and organisational structure allow's for the dynamic growth. Looking at skill gaps, people development opportunities and future talent needed to grow this Management Consultancy.

This role needs a proven leader, already operating at this level within an SME organisation, ideally (Apply online only) organisation. Using your experience and best-in-class approach to push this organisation's strategy, while still delivering day-to-day HR operations. Leading from the front, as the SLT are in the office 4 days a week, visible leaders, there to mentor and provide the experience for both the business and employees.

Required Experience:

• HR qualification CIPD 7 as a minimum.
• Experience as a HR Director or leading a HR team and used to handling both the strategic and operational delivery of a human resources team
• Full UK driving licence as travel is a requirement to visit teams based across the UK
• Living in a commutable location to Warwick as you will be office-based 4 days a week unless required to visit client offices to meet other teams.

PLEASE NOTE:

You need to be living and eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this position.

If you are interested in this position, please apply via this link or contact Phil Crew via LinkedIn or call The Resolute Group on (phone number removed). If this role isn't quite right for you, please follow The Resolute Group on LinkedIn and view our website for all our latest opportunities.

All correspondence will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence

Human Resources Manager Wanted!

Gloucestershire - Near Cheltenham

About The Company:

We are an established regional construction company with a strong presence across Gloucestershire and nationally. With decades of experience delivering quality construction projects, specialising in innovative building solutions for critical infrastructure projects within various sectors, including Healthcare, they pride themselves on their skilled workforce and commitment to excellence. As the business continues to grow, they are now seeking a strategic HR professional to join their leadership team and drive their people agenda forward.

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to take full ownership of our HR function and play a key strategic role in the business. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned HR professional to make a significant impact in a growing construction company, working closely with senior management whilst having the autonomy to shape our people strategy and operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic HR Leadership

• Develop and implement comprehensive HR strategies aligned with business objectives
li>Provide strategic HR guidance to the senior management team
• Lead organisational development initiatives and workforce planning
• Drive employee engagement and retention strategies

Operations and Management Support

• Handle and facilitate operations meetings, providing HR insights and support
• Prepare and present HR reports and metrics to senior leadership
• Support operational decision-making with HR expertise and analysis
• Collaborate with department heads on people-related challenges

Legal and Compliance

• Manage all employment law matters and ensure legal compliance
• Handle complex employee relations issues and grievances
• Provide expert advice on disciplinary procedures and employment disputes
• Stay current with employment legislation and industry regulations
• Liaise with external legal counsel when required

Contract and Policy Management

• Undertake a comprehensive review and consolidation of existing employment contracts (currently 20+ variations)
• Develop a streamlined, legally compliant general employment contract suitable for all roles
• Write and update the employee handbook to reflect current best practices
• Create, review and implement HR policies and procedures
• Ensure all documentation meets current employment law requirements

Operational HR Functions

• Oversee recruitment and selection processes
• Manage performance management systems and procedures
• Coordinate training and development programs
• Handle payroll liaison and benefits administration
• Maintain accurate HR records and systems

Essential Requirements:

Qualifications

*CIPD Level 3, 5, and 7 qualifications in Human Resources

*Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (desirable but not essential)

Experience

• Minimum 5 years' strategic HR management experience
• Proven experience in the construction industry or a similar trade-based environment is desirable but not essential.
• Strong background in employment law and contract management
• Experience in policy development and handbook creation
• Track record of supporting senior management teams and operations

Skills and Competencies

*Excellent written and verbal communication skills

*Strong analytical and report-writing abilities

*Confident presentation skills for operations meetings

*Ability to work autonomously and make strategic decisions

*Strong attention to detail, particularly in legal and contractual matters

*Proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft Office Suite is preferred

Desirable Requirements:

* Experience with construction industry regulations and compliance

*Knowledge of health and safety legislation in construction

*Previous experience in contract consolidation projects

*Chartered CIPD membership (MCIPD)

*Experience with TUPE transfers and complex restructuring

What We Offer:

*Competitive salary with annual review

*25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

*Contributory pension scheme

*Private healthcare scheme

*Company Bonus

*Professional development opportunities and continued CIPD support

*Opportunity to shape HR strategy in a growing business

*Collaborative and supportive senior management team

The Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for a strategic HR professional who thrives in a hands-on environment and enjoys the variety that comes with being the senior HR person in a growing construction company. You will be comfortable operating at board level whilst being equally at ease handling day-to-day operational challenges. Your strong legal knowledge and contract expertise will be particularly valued as we streamline our employment documentation.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please submit your CV to this advert. Alternatively, get in touch with Fiona Corbett at Thatcher Associates on the contact details provided.

The employer is an equal opportunities business committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Due to the high volume of applications, we can only respond to candidates selected for an interview. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of your application, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We look forward to receiving your application!

Human Resources Administrator

 Department/Location: Human Resources – Adults South & Central (Ashford, Kent)
 Responsible to: HR Business Partner
 Salary: £28,000 per annum

Key Responsibilities

Provide a comprehensive HR administration service across the full employee lifecycle.
Maintain accurate HR records, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Support onboarding processes, quality assurance, and electronic filing.
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, providing regular updates and reports.
Provide first-line policy advice and guidance.
Manage and track DBS checks, visa renewals, and Right to Work compliance.
Prepare and submit documentation for DSARs and other employee requests.
Support employee relations through note-taking at confidential meetings.
Process reference requests and third-party correspondence.
Carry out data cleansing and system updates.
Produce ad hoc HR reports.
Contribute to HR projects, including process automation and service improvement initiatives.
Undertake other reasonable duties as required by the HR Business Partner.
Some regional travel may be required.

The Ideal Candidate

The role will require an individual who is:

Articulate, personable, supportive, and efficient.
A proactive solutions provider – able to think around a problem to resolve issues.
Literate and numerate – comfortable with reporting and accuracy.
Energetic, understands the need for urgency, and is results-driven.
Organised, detail-oriented, and keen to complete tasks to a high standard.

What We’re Looking For

Personable and supportive – approachable and great with people.
Proactive and solutions-focused – someone who thinks ahead and finds a way forward.
Organised and accurate – detail matters, and you like getting things right.
Energetic and resilient – comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
Compliance-conscious – precise and aware of regulations.
A team player – willing to join in and help others whenever needed.

Person Specification

Previous HR and/or administrative experience.
Familiarity with HRM systems, Excel, and reporting tools.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Highly organised, process-driven, and detail-focused.
Proactive, professional, and articulate.
Able to make sound decisions with negotiation and influencing skills.
Right to Work in the UK is essential.

Knowledge & Experience (advantageous but not essential)

Experience working within an HR or administration team.
Understanding of CQC and safeguarding guidelines.
Knowledge of recruitment within the social care sector.
Awareness of anti-discrimination and equal opportunities legislation.

Why Join Us?

We’re committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment, where your growth and development are a priority. In this role, you’ll be a valued part of a dynamic HR team that plays a key role in supporting people and processes that make a real impact.

Apply today and be part of a team where your skills, initiative, and attention to detail make a real difference.

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

Dedicated learning & development programmes.

DBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting with us.

Refer a Friend Reward Scheme – earn up to £250 per referral!

Stakeholder Pension

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Employee recognition schemes

Carer progression within the company.

CareTech Foundation – Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grants.

The Organisation:     

CareTech Community Services Ltd is a provider of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for people to live in community settings with learning disabilities, severe physical disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder, challenging behaviour, mental health, forensic needs and acquired brain injury within a range of settings including, supported living services, shared housing, residential services and outreach.  We enco

Human Resources Caseworker – Warrington

Location: Warrington, WA1 (Office based).

Salary: £20 per hour.

Full-Time (37 hours).

Contract: Initial one month contract.

We are looking for an experienced HR Caseworker, ideally with knowledge of advising on NJC/School Teachers terms and conditions, to support a busy team. Ideally the candidates will have experience of supporting managers across the broad range of HR disciplines from absence management, conduct, grievance, capability, flexible working, pay and terms and conditions queries etc.

The positions will provide temporary support to cover some sickness absence within the team from September which tends to be a busy time due to the return of schools from the summer break.

With a full complement, we have a team of 6 HR Business Partners / Caseworkers who provide advice and guidance to managers across the council and also Headteachers through a number of contracts for service with schools.

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.

To discuss this vacancy or other vacancies in your area please contact Liam Heddle  on (url removed)

HR Advisor

Full Time (35 hours per week) – Permanent

Salary between £35,000 - £42,000 plus competitive benefits package, including 38 days annual leave (inc. of statutory holidays)

South Liverpool Location

Hybrid working (3 days on site and 2 from home). Free on-site parking included

Agile Working Scheme

MUST be a car owner/driver due to further travel required across North West based sites

I’ve exclusively partnered with a South Liverpool based not-for-profit organisation to help them appoint an experienced HR Advisor.

This fantastic HR opportunity will allow you to provide a wide range of generalist HR advice and duties, including leading on Employee Relations casework, Recruitment, Workforce Development and Stakeholder Management.

This is an exciting time to join the organisation as they’ve recently implemented new HR and eLearning systems and you will play a pivotal role with systems development and HR analytics.

You will report directly into the Head of HR & Organisational Design and work as part of a wider HR team.

This is a fantastic organisation who truly places community at the heart of everything they do.   

Key Responsibilities for the HR Advisor:

• Support managers in managing employee performance including staff induction, probationary periods and capability matters, providing advice regarding both talent management and underperformance.
li>Advise and support recruiting managers in the development of job descriptions/person specifications and adverts for new and revised posts.
• Design and deliver bespoke training, workshops and communications across the organisation, and support ongoing training needs, ensuring that training material is relevant, accurate, up to date and delivered in an engaging style.
• Support with workforce development and succession planning across the organisations, leading on projects as required.
• Proactively contribute to the development of systems, processes and policies/procedures facilitated by the HR team in line with professional guidelines, evolving employment legislation, customer needs and best practice. Ensure any processes developed maximise the use of technology.
• Support managers undertaking investigations and hearings and ensure employees receive relevant welfare support and corrective actions are escalated appropriately.
• Provide information, support and guidance to managers and staff in potential redundancy situations, including communications, redundancy figures and advice on options.
• Produce management information reports as requested, identifying trends and making recommendations for improvement.
• Support the Head of HR & OD in the delivery of organisation wide interventions including, but not limited to, change management interventions.

Key Requirements for the HR Advisor:

• It is essential that you have a strong HR background working at a similar level and have led on a wide range of ER casework.
• You will be a strong generalist HR professional with experience in recruitment, HR Analytics and MI and all aspects of the employee life cycle.
• Ideally you will have started your CIPD qualifications, however, this is not essential criteria.
• Excellent relationship building skills with the ability to work collaboratively at all levels and communicate with a wide and diverse range of stakeholders.
• Confident and curious individual with a proactive attitude to solving problems and looking for solutions.
• You will class yourself as tech savvy and have a good level of IT skills, including MS Office, Excel and ideally SharePoint.
• It essential that you are a car driver and owner. 

If you are interested in this HR Advisor position and feel your experience matches the criteria, then please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Mark Croston.

Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.