Payroll Manager

12-Month Fixed Term Contract | Hybrid (2–3 days per week in Cardiff)

We’re partnering with an excellent, well-established organisation to recruit an experienced Payroll Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who enjoys managing people, ensuring operational excellence, and delivering a high-quality payroll service within a shared services environment.

You’ll take ownership of payroll delivery for the UK workforce, leading a small, established team and working closely with Finance and wider stakeholders to ensure accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.

The Role

As Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and performance of the payroll function, including:

• Leading and supporting a team of Senior Payroll Officers, Senior Administrators and temporary staff

• Overseeing end-to-end UK payroll processing in a high-volume environment

• Ensuring all payroll data is accurate, compliant, and delivered to agreed deadlines

• Completing and reviewing payroll checks prior to submission

• Managing BACS payments to employees, HMRC and third-party bodies

• Authorising payroll payments in collaboration with Finance

• Maintaining and reconciling General Ledger payroll entries and resolving exceptions

• Monitoring legislative and policy changes, ensuring payroll processes remain compliant

• Supporting audit activity and process reviews, including engagement with external consultants

• Acting as a key point of contact for payroll-related queries that impact pay, tax or benefits

This role requires someone who is confident, grounded and personable, with the ability to lead calmly and effectively through a fixed-term period of change.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a UK Payroll Manager or Payroll Operations Manager role

• Strong people leadership skills with experience managing mixed-level payroll teams

• Demonstrable experience working within a shared services payroll model

• Exposure to high-volume payrolls

• Solid understanding of UK payroll legislation, pensions and auto-enrolment

• Experience of payrolling benefits and P11Ds (at a working knowledge level)

• High attention to detail and strong governance mindset

• Confident communicator, able to work collaboratively across functions

What’s on Offer

• 12-month fixed-term contract

• Hybrid working – 2–3 days per week in Cardiff

• Opportunity to lead an established payroll function within a respected organisation

• Supportive, professional working environment

If you’re an experienced payroll leader looking for a well-defined fixed-term opportunity where you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

My client on the outskirts of Newport are looking for a contract Software Developer to join the team on an initial 3 month contract, interviews first week of January.

The organisation had a small development team, but have made redundancies and need a .net dev experts to come on board and keep the internal applications working along with leading the SDLC for internal systems and websites. The .net Developer will also need to maintain and improve systems, analyse requirements, write and test code.

Deploy programmes and evaluate feedback

Produce specs and determine operational feasibility

Will need to develop software verification plans and QA procedures.

Key Skills are

ASP.Net (c#)

MVC

HTML5, Javascript, CSS3

SQL

Desirable skills are

UI/UX Design

JQuery

React

Job Title: Admin Assistant
Location: Caerphilly
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £24,375 per annum

About the Company

Our client is a trusted name within the fire safety and compliance sector, delivering high-quality consultancy and inspection services across the UK. With a strong reputation for excellence and continuous improvement, they are committed to safeguarding people, property, and businesses through professional standards, accredited systems, and exceptional customer care.

The Role

We’re looking for a proactive and well-organised Consultancy Team Administrator to provide comprehensive administrative and coordination support to the Consultancy division. This role plays a key part in ensuring projects and assessments are delivered smoothly — from scheduling surveys and managing client communication to supporting documentation, training bookings, and reporting.

You’ll work closely with consultants, subcontractors, and clients to ensure deadlines are met and service delivery exceeds expectations. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, responsibility, and being at the centre of a busy operational team.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate consultancy projects, including fire safety assessments, client appointments, and follow-up actions.

• Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams to support seamless service delivery.

• Manage incoming enquiries, schedule work using internal systems, and issue documentation to clients.

• Support the planning and delivery of training sessions, liaising with trainers and attendees.

• Monitor shared inboxes, handle telephone queries, and maintain accurate records.

• Liaise with subcontractors to organise site visits and ensure relevant paperwork is in place.

• Assist with invoicing, reporting, and general administrative duties to support the wider Consultancy function.

• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction across processes.

Skills & Experience Required

• Confident user of Microsoft Office and comfortable learning bespoke systems.

• Strong organisational and multitasking skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to prioritise workload and remain calm under pressure.

• A professional and customer-focused approach, with clear communication and interpersonal skills.

• Able to build positive relationships with colleagues, clients, and external partners.

• Experience in a coordination or administrative role within a technical, compliance, or service-led environment would be advantageous.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £24,375 per annum

• Private medical insurance

• Company pension scheme

• Wellbeing and reward programme

• Enhanced sick pay

Interested?

If you’re looking for a role where organisation, teamwork, and customer service come together — we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to safety, quality, and professional growth.

Fire Alarm Engineer

Location: Wales & South West (field-based)
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Salary: £31,500 – £37,000 DOE + benefits
Reporting to: Electrical Department Manager

About the Company

We’re an established, values-led fire safety services provider supporting clients across Wales and the South West. Our work spans fire detection and alarm systems, fire suppression, emergency lighting, Nursecall systems, and risk assessment services—delivered in line with UK legislation and recognised industry standards.

You’ll be joining a business with strong quality and compliance focus, operating under ISO 9001 with ongoing investment in health, safety, and environmental management systems, plus relevant third-party fire industry certifications.

The Role

We’re looking for a motivated, reliable Fire Alarm Engineer to carry out the installation, commissioning, servicing, maintenance and repair of fire alarm systems and related life safety systems. You’ll ensure all works are completed to the required standards (including BS 5839, BS 7671, manufacturer guidance and applicable codes of practice), supporting compliance and keeping client sites safe and operational.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, fault-find and install fire alarm, fire suppression, emergency lighting and Nursecall systems.

• Ensure works are compliant with relevant standards including BS 5839-1, BS 5266 and quality procedures.

• Deliver reactive callouts and planned maintenance within SLA expectations.

• Commission and hand over systems safely, ensuring accurate documentation is completed.

• Build strong client relationships and support them with practical compliance guidance.

• Plan and prioritise your workload across your designated area.

• Identify additional works where appropriate (surveys, remedials, quotes) and communicate opportunities clearly.

• Record job notes, test results and findings on a digital device (training provided).

• Work independently on the road with support from a collaborative head office and engineering team.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Interest in life safety systems and a commitment to compliance and quality.

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).

• Organised, detail-focused, able to manage time effectively.

• Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Proactive, keen to learn and develop in a fast-paced environment.

• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across sites.

Desirable:

• Working towards or hold BS7671 / NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent).

• Confident managing your own diary and workload.

• Professional, punctual, and customer-focused.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular reviews

• Company vehicle (where applicable)

• Tools, uniform and PPE provided

• 31 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

• Pension scheme

• Company events

• Health & wellbeing programme

• Employee rewards/benefits scheme

• Private medical insurance

• Sick pay

• Supportive team environment with training and development

Apply

If you’re looking for a role with variety, autonomy and progression within a quality-driven fire safety business, we’d love to hear from you.

Senior Travel Claims Handler (Large Loss)

Full-time • Cardiff (Hybrid)

About the Company

A growing, data-driven insurance services organisation based in central Cardiff is expanding its travel claims function. The business supports international insurance partners across customer service, claims handling, underwriting, pricing and operational excellence. With a strong focus on innovation, continuous improvement and delivering an industry-leading customer experience, the company is now looking for an experienced Senior Travel Claims Handler to help shape outcomes for customers during their most challenging travel moments.

You’ll play a key role in handling complex, high-value and large loss travel insurance claims, including medical emergencies, repatriation cases and major travel disruptions. Working closely with internal specialists and external partners, you’ll provide empathetic, expert guidance while ensuring every claim is managed thoroughly, fairly and efficiently.

The team operates a hybrid working model, typically 2–3 days per week in the Cardiff office.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, assess and process complex or high-value travel insurance claims and complaints in line with policy wording and regulatory standards

• Manage your caseload proactively, ensuring timely progression and excellent documentation

• Lead on negotiation and settlement of claims within your delegated authority

• Maintain high-quality service standards, productivity and compliance across all claim activity

• Support the Technical Claims Manager in driving improved customer outcomes

• Act as a role model within the team, championing continuous improvement and best practice

• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and third-party providers

• Contribute effectively to team meetings and development discussions

Your Skillset & Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in travel insurance claims, with exposure to complex, major or large loss cases

• Strong technical understanding of claims processes and policy interpretation

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a compassionate approach

• Confident in handling Emergency Medical Assistance or repatriation cases

• High attention to detail and accuracy in all documentation

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work to daily and weekly deadlines while managing multiple priorities

• Skilled at influencing and building rapport with customers and senior stakeholders

What’s in It for You?

• Salary from £30,000, depending on experience

• Annual salary reviews

• 33 days annual leave (increasing with service), plus the ability to buy or sell holiday

• Hybrid working with a modern Cardiff city centre office

• Pension scheme

• Discounted gym membership, Cycle to Work scheme, technology discounts

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Optional healthcare cash plan and dental cover

• All equipment provided for both office and home working

• Professional development support, including training and qualifications

• Optional social events and team activities