5 jobs found in Dudley

Hays is recruiting on behalf of a Council for an experienced Solicitor - Childcare to join their busy and supportive Safeguarding and Education Legal Team on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal professional to play a key role in supporting children's safeguarding services, providing specialist advice, and representing the Council in childcare proceedings. The Role The successful candidate will undertake a varied caseload covering all aspects of childcare law and safeguarding matters. You will provide expert legal advice and support to Social Care teams, Sandwell Children's Trust, officers, and elected Members, ensuring the Council meets its statutory responsibilities in relation to children at risk. Key responsibilities include: Managing all aspects of legal work relating to childcare proceedings. Advising on social care matters including early help, discharges, adoptions, child assessments, and safeguarding issues. Representing the Council...

SF Partners are working with a business in Birmingham who are looking for a Contracts Manager on an interim basis until March 2027 £500 per day (Umbrella Inside IR35) The Role As Contract Manager, you will take ownership of a portfolio of contracts from mobilisation through to completion. You'll ensure suppliers meet their contractual obligations, monitor performance, manage change, and provide commercial support that enables successful project delivery. Working across multiple teams, you'll play a key role in maintaining strong supplier relationships while ensuring robust governance, compliance and commercial best practice. Key Responsibilities Manage a portfolio of strategic supplier contracts throughout their full lifecycle. Oversee contract change requests, ensuring they progress through governance and approval processes efficiently. Monitor supplier performance, identifying risks and implementing mitigation plans where required. Build strong relationships with...

SF Partners are working with a business in Birmingham who are looking for a Senior Contracts Manager on an interim basis until March 2027 £650 per day (Umbrella Inside IR35) The Opportunity Reporting into the Commercial Leadership Team, you'll take ownership of a portfolio of high-value professional services and corporate contracts, providing expert commercial guidance across multiple business functions. You'll work closely with project teams, procurement, engineering, finance, legal and senior leadership, ensuring robust contract administration, effective governance and commercially sound decision-making. This is a highly visible role where you'll have the opportunity to influence strategy, manage commercial risk and support the development of both projects and people. Key Responsibilities Lead the commercial administration and management of NEC and other professional services contracts across major projects. Provide expert advice and commercial assurance to...

Role Details: * 📍 West Midlands * 🗓️ Start Date: October 2026 * 📅 Initial 6-month contract * 🏢 Full-time, Monday to Friday (5 days per week, office-based) * 💷 Competitive day rate/salary – DOE Requirements: * Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) * Significant PQE with previous leadership or Head of Legal experience * Strong knowledge of SRA regulations and legal compliance * Excellent people management and commercial awareness * Able to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment If you're an experienced legal leader available for a locum assignment this autumn, we'd be pleased to hear from you

Title: Head of Private Client * Contract length: 6-12months * Rate: £60-75ph – DOE * Office: 5 days on site * Start: October - flexible * Area: West Midlands * Training provided