Realise HR are working exclusively on behalf of our client to recruit a Commercial and Compliance Lead. This is a key role responsible for providing effective contractual, commercial and compliance support across projects, leading on all financial and contractual aspects of projects and commercial frameworks

Role overview

The purpose of the Commercial and Compliance Lead role is to provide effective contractual, commercial, and compliance support across projects, leading on all financial and contractual aspects of projects and commercial frameworks.

The role supports the delivery of compliant, commercially sound project outcomes by working closely with the Compliance Team, Project Leads, clients, suppliers, and delivery partners to provide contract administration oversight, monitor and manage contract costs and risks, support tendering and procurement activities, and contribute to efficient business operations.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing the financial and contractual aspects of projects including progress tracking and performance reporting.
• Managing client/project portals.
• Developing collaborative relationships with clients, delivery partners, suppliers, and key sector stakeholders for all contract and commercial activities.
• Inputting into bid management processes, including development of commercial responses and contractual reviews.
• Acting as a conduit between the Compliance and Operations arms of the business in support of project completion.
• Providing commercial and contract account management support for named clients.
• Cost estimation for contracts, including calculation of quantities, labour and time to prepare initial estimates and bills of quantities.
• Preparing tender packages, analysing contractor bids and setting up contracts with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Collaborating with Project Leads to prepare budget forecasts, monitor project cash flow, measure work completed, assess contractor applications for payment, and support interim valuations and final accounts.
• Utilising data management tools to track project performance metrics and report variance against baselines.
• Maintaining project risk registers, quantifying financial/schedule impacts of potential risks, and administering formal change control processes.
• Managing contract changes, variations/change notices, and claims in accordance with the relevant contract frameworks, for example NEC, JCT and FIDIC.
• Monitoring and reporting on project KPIs.
• Managing the use of CEMAR to support contract and commercial management activities.
• Supporting weekly timesheet, forecasting, EAC and Purchase Order/Contract processes.
• Supporting management of the Job Book, a tracker summarising the relevant project contracts.
• Managing and supporting the supplier and subcontractor processes.
• Providing general support to members of the Compliance Team.

About you:

You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, alongside excellent organisational and leadership skills.

You will demonstrate commercial acumen and sound business judgement, with excellent financial and analytical skills. You will be able to present complex data simply and will be a problem solver who can balance a strategic view with attention to detail.

You will also be committed to ongoing learning and development.

What you’ll bring:

• A degree or HNC/HND in quantity surveying, commercial management or a closely related discipline.
• Significant and demonstrable experience in quantity surveying and/or commercial and contract management, with evidence of where you have supported the successful delivery of projects and contracts.
• Demonstrable knowledge of forms of contract, contract management, project management and the health and safety legal and general compliance framework underpinning successful project delivery.
• Experience of developing and working within commercial and project management systems and processes, including systems such as CEMAR.
• Evidence of working with outsourced and/or collaboration partners and managing others.
• Evidence of addressing complex client and business needs.
• Broad knowledge of working with IT systems such as Microsoft Office, databases and supplier portals.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
• Demonstrable commercial acumen and business judgement.
• Excellent financial and analytical skills.
• Ability to present complex data simply.
• Problem-solving ability, with the capability to balance a strategic view with attention to detail.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and development.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Why join us?

• Full-time role working 37.5 hours per week with option to work from home up to 2 days a week, hybrid
• Opportunity to take the lead on financial and contractual aspects of projects and commercial frameworks
• Broad exposure to contractual, commercial and compliance activities
• Opportunity to work closely with Project Leads, clients, suppliers and delivery partners
• Involvement across project cost management, tendering, procurement, contract administration and project performance
• The opportunity to contribute to compliant, commercially sound project outcomes and efficient business operations

Summary:

We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for everyone. We especially encourage applications from all underrepresented groups. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Realise, we are dedicated to helping our clients build diverse, inclusive and authentic workplaces, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we would encourage you to apply anyway! You might be just the candidate we're looking for! Realise HR Ltd is operating as an employment agency on behalf of its clients. We may keep your CV on file for the purposes of providing recruitment services and in accordance with our privacy policy, which can be found on our website, www.realisehr.co.uk. 

Location: Longtown, Cumbria

Salary: Up to £35K pro rata

Hours: 32 hours over 4 days (including evenings / weekends as needed)

Netherby Hall Limited is a vibrant and exciting business that currently operates nine self-catering properties at the private and exclusive Netherby Hall, named Cumbria Tourism's Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year 2024 and 2025, together with Pentonbridge Inn, a Michelin Star, 3 AA Rosette and 5 AA Gold Star restaurant with rooms attracting food lovers from across the UK.

In addition, the business offers retail sales of Netherby Hall Gin and Rum and other unique products through two main outlets and an online shop, alongside a growing calendar of events at Netherby Hall. The company also manages three farms and is developing a new venue and accommodation project.

As the company expands, this is an exciting and rare opportunity for the right person to shape the future of the events programme and contribute to the growth of the business. The position will be based primarily at Netherby Hall and Haithwaite Farm, with occasional involvement at Pentonbridge Inn.

Role Overview

Your primary responsibility is to design, plan and deliver a dynamic calendar of events at Netherby Hall and Haithwaite Farm, ensuring each event runs smoothly, meets financial targets and reflects the high standards of the brand.

You will also oversee event-related logistics, budgets and staff coordination. Netherby Hall has a well-established events calendar, including the annual car show, open garden days, Absolute Classics series and New Year's Eve Ceilidh, with selected events moving to Haithwaite Farm in the future.

You Will Be Responsible For:

• Developing and managing an annual events calendar, including weddings, corporate functions, seasonal celebrations and community events.
• Coordinating all aspects of event delivery from concept to execution, ensuring exceptional guest experiences.
• Liaising with suppliers, contractors and internal teams to ensure seamless operations.
• Preparing and managing event budgets, monitoring costs and ensuring profitability.
• Contributing to financial sustainability through effective planning and cost control.
• Leading and motivating event staff and cross-functional teams.
• Providing training and guidance to ensure high standards of service.
• Acting as an ambassador for Netherby Hall Ltd, fostering strong client relationships and community engagement.
• Promoting events through networking and collaboration with marketing teams.
• Ensuring all events comply with health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Maintaining accurate records and reporting for event performance and KPIs.

About You

You will be a personable and experienced Events Manager who thrives on delivering exceptional experiences and can work collaboratively with the wider operations team to plan and execute a diverse range of events.

You will be highly organised, commercially aware and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional standards.

What You'll Bring:

• Proven experience in event management within hospitality or luxury venues.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Financial acumen for budgeting and forecasting.
• Knowledge of PMS, CRM and EPOS systems is advantageous.
• Creative, detail-oriented and able to problem-solve under pressure.
• Flexible and willing to work evenings and weekends as required.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to shape the future of an expanding events programme.
• Work across award-winning hospitality and leisure brands.
• Lead a diverse range of weddings, corporate functions, seasonal celebrations and community events.
• Be part of an ambitious and growing business.
• Play a key role in maintaining exceptional guest experiences and brand standards.
• Opportunity to influence the development of events across Netherby Hall and Haithwaite Farm.

Summary

This is a rare opportunity to join one of Cumbria's most exciting hospitality businesses during a period of growth and investment. If you are an experienced Events Manager looking for the chance to shape an established and growing events programme while delivering exceptional visitor experiences, we would love to hear from you.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Realise, we are dedicated to helping our clients build diverse, inclusive and authentic workplaces, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we would encourage you to apply anyway! You might be just the candidate we're looking for!

Realise HR Ltd is operating as an employment agency on behalf of its clients. We may keep your CV on file for the purposes of providing recruitment services and in accordance with our privacy policy, which can be found on our website, www.realisehr.co.uk. 

Location: Haverthwaite

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week

Salary: Up to £56K + Profit Bonus

Site based at their HQ in Haverthwaite, Cumbria with willingness to travel to our other sites. Join Playdale Playgrounds, a leading designer, manufacturer, and installer of outdoor playground equipment enjoyed by children in over 50 countries worldwide. We’re looking for an experienced HR professional to partner with our leadership team and help drive our people strategy forward.

What you’ll do

• Partner with managers on all aspects of HR and people management
• Lead employee relations cases, including absence, disciplinary, and grievance matters
• Support recruitment, talent development, and workforce planning
• Ensure HR policies, processes and systems remain effective and compliant
• Provide expert employment law advice and support organisational change
• Manager HR reporting and people metrics
• Support payroll administration and site Health and Safety activities

What we’re looking for

• Level 7 CIPD qualified (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law
• Experience managing complex employee relations cases
• Proven ability to influence and support managers
• Organised, commercially minded and highly confidential
• Strong IT and HR systems experience

Why join Playdale?

• Company profit bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Health cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing support and retail discounts
• Free parking and refreshments
• Plus, a range of additional employee benefits.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Realise, we are dedicated to helping our clients build diverse, inclusive and authentic workplaces, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we would encourage you to apply anyway!

You might be just the candidate we're looking for! Realise HR Ltd is operating as an employment agency on behalf of its clients. We may keep your CV on file for the purposes of providing recruitment services and in accordance with our privacy policy, which can be found on our website, www.realisehr.co.uk. 

Location: Mostly remote
Contract: Interim (3 months initially)
Salary: Circa £75k

About the Role

We are recruiting an experienced Interim Head of Reward to join a national and well-established third sector organisation. Leading a small team of reward specialists, you will be responsible for overseeing the organisation's reward framework, providing expert advice on pay and grading matters, and ensuring reward practices remain fair, consistent and fit for purpose.This role would suit a reward professional who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery and can quickly build credibility with senior leaders, HR colleagues and stakeholders across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Reward team
• Provide expert advice to managers, HR and other key stakeholders on pay, grading, job evaluation and reward-related matters.
• Oversee the application of the organisation's reward policies and frameworks.
• Lead and support job evaluation activity using the HAY methodology.
• Ensure reward processes are equitable, transparent and aligned to organisational objectives.
• Manage pay benchmarking activities and provide insights to support decision-making.
• Contribute to reward projects and continuous improvement initiatives as required.
• Develop strong working relationships with HR colleagues, senior leaders and employee representatives.
• Ensure compliance with relevant employment legislation and best practice.

About You

We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running and bring practical reward expertise into a complex organisation.

Essential

• Significant experience in a senior Reward position.
• Proven experience leading a team.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of HAY Job Evaluation.
• Experience with pay structures, grading frameworks and salary benchmarking.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and present reward data clearly and effectively.

Desirable

• Experience within the charitable, public or wider third sector.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent.
• Experience working within a large, multi-site organisation.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a purpose-led organisation and support a well-established people function. You'll play an important role in ensuring reward practices continue to support the attraction, retention and development of talented employees while leading a capable and committed team. If you're an experienced reward professional with HAY evaluation expertise and a collaborative leadership style, we'd love to hear from you.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Realise, we are dedicated to helping our clients build diverse, inclusive and authentic workplaces, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we would encourage you to apply anyway! You might be just the candidate we're looking for!

Realise HR Ltd is operating as an employment agency on behalf of its clients. We may keep your CV on file for the purposes of providing recruitment services and in accordance with our privacy policy which can be found on our website. www.realisehr.co.uk

Role Purpose:

The People Change Manager helps the Trust deliver its organisational transformation programme by making sure people can understand, prepare for and adopt change. This role works with programme teams, leaders, managers, colleagues and representative groups to plan and deliver the people activity needed for change to land well and stick. The focus is on clear communication, meaningful engagement, building capability, and using evidence to improve adoption and outcomes—so change is done with people, not to people.