Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Limited

7 job(s) at Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Limited

Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Limited
Jun 29, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Head of Compliance (SMF16 & SMF17) Location: London (Mayfair) Working Pattern: Part-time - 2 days per week (office-based) Salary: 130k- 140k Competitive (pro-rata for 2 days per week) Deerfoot Recruitment is assisting a well-established independent financial planning business to recruit an experienced Head of Compliance to join its senior leadership team based in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on compliance professional to take ownership of a firm's compliance and financial crime framework while also operating at a strategic level. The successful individual will report directly to the Board and assume the SMF16 (Compliance Oversight) and SMF17 (Money Laundering Reporting Officer) responsibilities. The role combines strategic leadership with day-to-day operational involvement and is ideally suited to someone who enjoys working closely with financial planners and senior stakeholders to promote strong governance, regulatory adherence, and positive client outcomes. Key Responsibilities Hold SMF16 and SMF17 regulated responsibilities. Lead and enhance the firm's Compliance Monitoring Programme using a risk-based approach. Conduct suitability and client file reviews, identifying trends and areas for improvement. Produce compliance management information, Board reports, and trend analysis. Maintain and update compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory documentation. Provide clear, pragmatic regulatory guidance to advisers and the wider business. Oversee the financial crime framework, including AML, sanctions, and fraud controls. Monitor regulatory developments and implement required changes. Act as key liaison with the FCA where appropriate. Support Training & Competence and adviser oversight frameworks. Foster and maintain a strong culture of compliance across the business. Candidate Profile The successful candidate will be an experienced compliance professional with a strong background in the IFA or financial planning sector and proven experience within an FCA-regulated environment. They will be comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels, engaging confidently with senior leadership while remaining actively involved in day-to-day compliance activity. Essential experience includes: Prior experience at SMF16/SMF17 level or equivalent responsibility. Strong background within an IFA or financial planning business. In-depth knowledge of FCA regulation, SMCR, Consumer Duty, AML, and financial crime. Proven experience conducting suitability and file reviews. Experience developing Compliance Monitoring Programmes. Strong report writing, MI production, and Board-level communication skills. Experience maintaining compliance policies and procedures. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Desirable: Experience with Intelligent Office (IO). Relevant compliance qualification (e.g. ICA). What's on Offer Senior leadership role within a respected independent financial planning business. Opportunity to shape and enhance the compliance framework. Direct exposure to Board and senior decision-making. Competitive pro-rata salary, discretionary bonus, and benefits. Supportive and collaborative London-based working environment. To apply, please contact Deerfoot Recruitment for a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity. Head of Compliance & MLRO / Head of Compliance (SMF16/SMF17) / Compliance Director & MLRO / Compliance Officer (SMF16/SMF17) / Compliance Oversight Director / Head of Compliance - Wealth Management / Head of Compliance - Financial Planning Compliance Director - IFA Business / Head of Risk & Compliance - Financial Planning / Senior Compliance Manager (SMF16/17) Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate 1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Limited Carlton, Nottinghamshire
Jun 27, 2026
Full time
Service Desk Analyst Nottingham 21,000 - 24,000 + benefits Are you passionate about IT support and looking for a role where you can build your technical skills in a busy, customer-focused environment? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team as a Tier 1 Service Desk Analyst, providing first-line support and playing a key part in keeping users and systems running smoothly. You'll be the first point of contact for support queries, so if you enjoy solving problems, communicating clearly and helping people, this could be the ideal next step in your IT career. What you'll be doing Answer inbound support calls and respond to support emails in a professional, friendly manner. Log, update and escalate support tickets accurately, gathering the right information to help drive resolution. Provide basic first-line technical support for customers and assist with the day-to-day support and maintenance of customer and internal IT systems. Monitor issues proactively and escalate where needed to ensure a high standard of service. What you'll need Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to build rapport with customers. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability, plus the ability to manage and prioritise your own workload. A methodical approach, with the ability to follow and document procedures accurately. A genuine willingness to learn and develop your technical skills, along with a passion for IT systems and technology. Desirable, but not essential: knowledge of Linux and command line interfaces, VPNs, Office 365 administration, SMTP, Samba, SSH, SSL, Cron, monitoring tools, or IT procurement. Apply now If you're ready to take the next step in your IT support career and join a role where you can grow, learn and make a real difference, apply today. If you've held any of these roles or used these technologies/skills, this role could be a great fit: Service Desk Analyst, Helpdesk Analyst, IT Support Analyst, First Line Support, 1st Line Support, Technical Support, Service Desk Engineer, IT Helpdesk, Linux, command line, VPNs, Office 365, SMTP, Samba, SSH, SSL, Cron, monitoring, IT procurement. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate 1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Limited Hull, Yorkshire
Jun 23, 2026
Contractor
Contract IS Systems Administrator - Fully remote - up to 325 per day - 6-month contract We're looking for an IS Systems Administrator to support and maintain core IT infrastructure, act as an escalation point for technical issues, and help deliver reliable, secure IT services across the business. Key Responsibilities Provide infrastructure support and technical escalation for the Service Desk. Administer and maintain Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Citrix, and core infrastructure services. Manage patching, backups, security, system monitoring, and troubleshooting. Support system improvements, compliance activities, and technical documentation. Skills & Experience 3+ years' experience in a Systems Administrator or Infrastructure role. Strong knowledge of Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 and Active Directory. Experience with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, OneDrive, backups, patching, and security. Working knowledge of Citrix and/or Terminal Services. Strong communication and problem-solving skills. Desirable: PowerShell, SQL Server, Azure, AWS, and advanced Citrix experience. Apply Now! If you've held any of these roles or used these technologies/skills, this role could be a great fit: Systems Administrator, Infrastructure Engineer, IT Systems Engineer, 3rd Line Support Engineer, Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Citrix, Azure, AWS, PowerShell, SQL Server. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate 1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd acts as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Limited Hounslow, London
Jun 23, 2026
Contractor
Head of AI, Global Marketing Heathrow (50/50 Hybrid) Up to 630/day (Inside IR35) Duration: 12-Month Contract The Mission: Lead the Transformation to AI-First Marketing Our client is revolutionising travel through technology. As AI continues to reshape the commercial landscape, they are building a world-class, AI-first marketing capability to drive smarter execution, stronger performance, and exponential business growth. We are seeking a visionary senior leader to define, own, and execute the AI strategy across Global Marketing-permanently embedding AI into how the brand plans, executes, and delivers value at scale. The Role Focus As the Head of AI for Global Marketing, you will bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and commercial marketing execution. Your mandate will include: Strategy & Roadmap: Define and implement the overarching AI strategy and roadmap for the global marketing function. Workflow Integration: Embed AI tools into end-to-end marketing workflows to radically boost efficiency and effectiveness. Operating Model: Build, scale, and future-proof an AI-first marketing operating model across global, regional, and local teams. Governance & Risk: Partner with enterprise AI, tech, and risk teams to establish robust governance and ethical AI frameworks. Capability & Adoption: Drive organizational change, upskilling teams and fostering a culture of AI adoption. Value Realisation: Establish metrics to measure, optimize, and showcase AI-driven impact on marketing performance and the pipeline. About You You are a heavyweight marketing transformation specialist who thrives in complex environments. To be successful, you will bring: Senior Leadership: A proven track record as a senior B2B marketing leader within global, matrixed organisations. Transformation Expertise: Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale AI, automation, or data-driven marketing transformations. Domain Knowledge: A deep, practical understanding of AI applications in marketing (e.g., generative content, advanced campaigns, predictive personalisation). Change Management: Exceptional ability to shape new operating models, ways of working, and organizational mindsets. Influence: A collaborative, pragmatic approach with the gravitas to align diverse stakeholders and a relentless focus on measurable commercial impact. Why This Role? This is a high-visibility, career-defining contract. You will have the mandate and backing to build an AI-first marketing ecosystem from the ground up for a global travel technology leader-shaping how the business operates and performs for years to come. Global Marketing, B2B Marketing, marketing execution, marketing workflows, marketing automation, predictive personalization, campaign optimization, content automation, marketing performance, pipeline generation, martech, marketing technology, commercial marketing Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate 1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd acts as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Limited Hatfield, Hertfordshire
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Head of IT Service Management Hybrid - 3 Days per Week in Hertfordshire 110,000 - 130,000 + up to 30% bonus + strong benefits We've been retained to hire a Head of IT Service Management into a complex, high-volume, customer-facing environment where service stability and resilience are critical to business performance. Based in Hertfordshire (hybrid), you'll lead end-to-end service management across IT, logistics, fulfilment, and customer operations - owning major incident response, service performance, and continuous improvement at scale. Key responsibilities Lead end-to-end IT service management (incident, problem, change, release, configuration) aligned to ITIL 4 Own major incident management (P1/P2), acting as the senior escalation point with clear executive communication Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement using service metrics (MTTR, trends, backlog) Oversee IT service delivery, 24/7 support operations, and ITSM tooling Coordinate cyber incident response with internal security teams and external partners Manage third-party suppliers, SLAs, and commercial performance Define and deliver strategy across automation, observability, and AIOps Lead and develop a high-performing team while influencing senior stakeholders Key requirements Proven experience in a Head of IT Service Management / Service Delivery leadership role Strong ITIL 4 expertise and major incident management experience Background in complex, fast-paced environments (ecommerce, retail, logistics or similar) Experience managing suppliers, budgets, and cost optimisation Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including C-suite interaction Data-driven approach with the ability to lead under pressure Desirable Cyber incident response experience ServiceNow, Jira Service Management or similar ITSM tools Exposure to AIOps, observability, automation Advanced ITIL or relevant certifications Package and benefits Base salary 110,000 - 130,000 (DOE) Up to 30% discretionary bonus Up to 7% matched pension Private medical insurance Strong holiday allowance + option to buy more "Work from anywhere" flexibility Additional perks including discounts and wellbeing support This is a high-impact leadership role with real ownership of service performance across a critical, customer-facing operation. Apply now for a confidential discussion. If you've held any of these roles or used these technologies/skills, this role could be a great fit: Head of Service Management, Head of IT Service Delivery, IT Operations Director, Service Delivery Director, ITSM Lead, Major Incident Manager, ServiceNow, Jira Service Management, AIOps, ITIL 4. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate 1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Limited City, London
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Full-Stack C# Developer - Greenfield Projects - 40k - 110k DOE (Various roles) City of London Are you a talented developer looking to work in a non-corporate, collaborative environment where your technical input makes a genuine difference? We are currently partnering with a forward-thinking team in the City of London that is transforming the world of sports market analysis. They are seeking passionate Mid-level and Senior Full-Stack Developers to join their growing team. This is a unique opportunity to work on greenfield projects within a high-performance, evidence-driven environment. You will be part of a small, agile team, free from bureaucratic hurdles, where your ideas and solutions are truly valued. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain bespoke in-house applications within a C#/.NET, SQL Server, and ASP.NET ecosystem. Analyse sports markets and identify new investment opportunities using highly automated, data-driven processes. Take ownership of greenfield projects, allowing you to influence the development process and leave your mark from day one. Key Skills and Requirements A degree in Computer Science or a related scientific subject. Significant, recent experience with C# and the latest .NET platform versions. Solid database development expertise, specifically using SQL Server, Oracle, or equivalent systems. Desirable skills: We would love to hear from you if you also have experience in multi-threaded application development, JavaScript front-end frameworks like React, network programming (TCP/UDP), or distributed version control systems like Git or PlasticSCM. Salary: 40,000 to 110,000, Benefits: Gym membership, pension scheme, private health insurance, and a collaborative team that values a healthy work-life balance. If you've held any of these roles or used these technologies/skills, this role could be a great fit: Full-Stack Developer, C# Software Engineer, .NET Developer, ASP.NET Developer, Greenfield Development, Automated Systems Engineer, Sports Trading Tech Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate 1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Limited
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Content Designer UK Wide / Hybrid Up to 70k per annum + benefits (multiple positions available at different levels) Are you a Content Designer who thrives on solving complex problems and creating meaningful, user-centred services? This is your opportunity to shape content that impacts millions across high-profile public sector programmes, while continuing to grow your craft in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. You'll join a highly respected Experience Design team, working on transformative projects across government and beyond. If you enjoy bringing clarity to ambiguity, working in agile teams, and delivering content that truly meets user needs-this role is built for you. What you'll be doing Designing and delivering clear, accessible, and user-centred content across digital and offline channels Applying evidence-based approaches to ensure content meets user needs and aligns with GDS standards Collaborating with user researchers, service designers, and interaction designers to create seamless user experiences Developing and implementing content strategies aligned to service and project goals Using data and user insights to inform content decisions and continuously improve outputs Facilitating workshops, presenting to stakeholders, and incorporating feedback into iterative design processes Ensuring all content is accurate, accessible, inclusive, and compliant with (url removed) service standards Contributing to agile delivery-participating in sprint planning, ceremonies, and ongoing iteration Supporting the wider design community through mentoring, knowledge sharing, and best practice development What you'll bring Proven experience as a Content Designer working on complex, user-centred projects end-to-end Strong experience designing content for government or public sector services Solid knowledge of (url removed) Service Standard and accessibility best practices Ability to create clear, concise, and user-focused content across multiple channels Experience working closely with multidisciplinary teams to understand and meet user needs Confidence using data and research insights to inform design decisions Strong stakeholder management skills, including presenting and defending design decisions Experience working in agile environments with iterative delivery approaches Security & Eligibility To be considered, you must be eligible for Security Check (SC) clearance , which includes continuous UK residency for the past 5 years and other criteria. If you've held any of these roles or used these technologies/skills, this role could be a great fit: Content Designer, UX Writer, Digital Content Designer, Service Designer (Content Focus), UX Content Specialist, Content Strategist, (url removed) Content Designer, User-Centred Design, Accessibility Writing, Agile Delivery, GDS Standards Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate 1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.