Business services

Talent Acquisition Partnerships Manager

Are you passionate about driving performance through strategic partnerships? At WPS, we’re looking for a TA Partnerships Manager to lead our external recruitment partner strategy—overseeing our Temporary MSP and Permanent PSL. This is a high-impact role focused on driving commercial value, operational efficiency, and compliance across our recruitment supplier network.🔹 Own and optimise supplier relationships across MSP and PSL🔹 Lead contract governance, rate negotiations, and performance management🔹 Drive process transformation and cost efficiencies across contingent hiring🔹 Ensure compliance with AWR and mitigate status determination risks🔹 Influence senior stakeholders with data-led insights and market intelligenceWe’re looking for someone with a strong track record in Recruitment supplier partnership management—someone who can challenge, lead, and deliver measurable results.🎓 A degree in HR, Business, or related field is beneficial✅ Significant experience in managing recruitment suppliers, contracts, and compliance is essential💬 Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills📊 Commercially astute and confident with data, contracts, and supplier performance metricsAt WPS, we’re proud to be an inclusive employer with Investors in People Gold and Disability Confident Leader status. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.#SupplierManagement #RecruitmentStrategy #PartnershipLeadership #WPSCareers #HiringNow #ContractManagement #WorkforceSolutions

Project Administrator

WPS are seeking a highly organised and proactive Project Administrator to support our social housing projects, including planned works and retrofit programmes. Based in our Walsall office, this is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team delivering meaningful improvements to communities.🔧 Key Responsibilities: Maintain and update project trackers and SharePoint activity logs Manage the team inbox and ensure timely responses Liaise with site teams to ensure smooth day-to-day operations Participate in client calls and support communication flow Provide general administrative support across multiple projects🎯 What We’re Looking For: Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Proficiency in Excel and general IT systems Previous experience in administration (sector background is flexible) Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to work independently and as part of a teamGiven the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting

Senior Administrator

Are you an exceptionally organised, proactive and confident administrator looking to take the next step in your career?We are looking for a Senior Administrator on a 14 month fixed term contract to provide administration support to our Regional Managing Director and wider leadership team, and manage all office tasks, someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, loves making things run smoothly, and can anticipate what’s needed before it’s asked.As Senior Administrator, you will deliver seamless administrative and organisational support, ensuring schedules, meetings and commitments are prioritised and well prepared. Your ability to manage complex diaries, coordinate events, and oversee key leadership activities will directly support the smooth running of the region.This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, takes initiative, and can work discreetly with business‑critical information.As a Senior Administrator you will: Provide proactive administrative support to the Regional Managing Director. Manage diaries, events, and understanding director movements at all times. Coordinate meetings and site visits, anticipating needs and ensuring everything is prepared in advance. Manage agendas for Regional Board and Weekly Board meetings, taking accurate minutes and tracking actions through to completion. Coordinate travel arrangements and processing Directors’ online expenses (Concur). Handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion. Produce high‑quality minutes, reports and presentations. Support diary management for the wider regional leadership team as required. The co-ordinating and managing all office activities.WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary Flexible working Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates) Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 8% employers’ contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more… One of the best learning and development programmes which is customizable to support your career progression goals. (c.7000 training sessions delivered year to date across the WATES Group)To find out more about LIFE AT WATES please click on the following link https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/

Personal Assistant

Are you an exceptional organiser with a passion for making things happen behind the scenes? Join us as a Personal Assistant to our Managing Director and play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth running of our Construction Division. Key Responsibilities: Manage a complex diary, ensuring efficient scheduling and prioritisation. Handle incoming calls and emails with professionalism and discretion. Anticipate needs, take ownership of tasks, and deliver on requests proactively. Organise travel arrangements and itineraries, and on occasion travel. Take accurate minutes during meetings and distribute promptly. Prepare, edit, and format correspondence, reports, and presentations. Collate and submit expenses in a timely manner. About You: Proven experience as a Personal Assistant supporting at C-suite. Highly organised with excellent attention to detail. Strong communication skills with tact and diplomacy when liaising with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to manage multiple priorities and ensure smooth diary coordination. Confident in using Microsoft Office and other relevant tools. What We Offer:· Competitive salary & profit share scheme· Flexible working· Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)· Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 8% employers’ contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more…· Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression.· Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity. To find out more about LIFE AT WATES please click on the following link https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/We are always looking for a variety of new talent to join our teams, to help us grow and innovate as a business. Although you may not have all of the skills listed, many of them may be transferable to other roles within the WATES Group.If you would like clarity on any of our vacancies, discuss career opportunities in strict confidence or need anything to make our recruitment process easier, please contact our In-House Recruitment Team directly or via recruitment@wates.co.uk and one of us will get in touch as soon as possible.As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and are proud to have been recognised for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditation with Investors in People, we are also a Disability Confident employer. Being a family owned, business means we understand and value long term relationships.Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting