Senior Insolvency Manager / Director

Location: Manchester

Imperium Financial Recruitment is working with a well-established firm of Corporate Recovery Specialists in Manchester to recruit an experienced Senior Insolvency Manager or Director.

This is an opportunity for a senior corporate insolvency professional to take a leading role in overseeing complex assignments, developing a team and supporting the continued growth of the firm. The position can be tailored to reflect the successful candidate’s experience and level of responsibility.

The Role

You will oversee a portfolio of corporate insolvency and recovery assignments, providing technical guidance and ensuring cases progress efficiently and to a high professional standard. Working closely with the firm’s senior leadership, you will also contribute to client relationships, team performance and business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee a varied portfolio of corporate insolvency assignments, including liquidations, administrations and other recovery matters.
• Manage complex cases, providing practical guidance on case strategy, investigations, asset realisations and distributions.
• Supervise and develop managers, administrators and junior team members.
• Review statutory reports, case documentation and financial information to maintain quality and compliance.
• Monitor case progression, deadlines, budgets, work in progress and fee recovery.
• Build strong relationships with directors, creditors, solicitors, accountants and other stakeholders.
• Support pre-appointment discussions, helping assess circumstances and identify appropriate options.
• Work closely with Insolvency Practitioners on technical issues and significant case decisions.
• Contribute to improvements in procedures, systems and service delivery.
• Support business development through professional networking and referral relationships.

At Director level, the role will include a greater focus on departmental leadership, commercial strategy, developing introducer relationships and winning new work.

About You

• Substantial experience in corporate insolvency, with a proven track record at Manager, Senior Manager or Director level.
• Strong technical knowledge and experience overseeing complex corporate insolvency assignments.
• Demonstrable leadership skills, with the ability to support, motivate and develop a team.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to manage sensitive stakeholder discussions.
• Strong commercial awareness, including an understanding of case profitability and resource management.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to oversee competing priorities.
• A proactive approach to relationship building and business development.
• CPI or JIEB qualifications would be advantageous. Any requirement for an Insolvency Practitioner licence will depend on the agreed scope of the position.

The Opportunity

Join an established specialist firm where you can make a meaningful contribution to case delivery, team development and the wider business. This role would suit an experienced Senior Manager seeking greater responsibility or an established Director looking for a new opportunity within the Manchester corporate recovery market.