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Overview Job Title: Scottish Personal Injury Solicitor Location: Scotland Salary: Negotiable A highly regarded North Leeds firm is looking for a Scottish Solicitor to join the team. We are passionate about providing our clients with the best possible legal advice and representation. We have a strong track record of success in personal injury cases, and we are committed to helping our clients get the compensation they deserve. Responsibilities Advising clients on their legal rights and options following a personal injury Preparing and managing claims on behalf of clients Negotiating settlements with insurers Representing clients in court Qualifications and Experience Qualified Scottish solicitor 2+ years' experience in personal injury law Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong attention to detail Ability to work independently and as part of a team Desired Skills Experience in Scottish Personal Injury law, inclusive of RTA, Credit Hire, EL and Clinical negligence. Good understanding of credit/debt hire controls Use of Proclaim Key Benefits Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunity to work with a team of experienced and passionate lawyers Chance to make a real difference to the lives of your clients Work in a modern and supportive environment

Overview Wind Estate is a renewable energy developer headquartered in Denmark, with a strong and growing business presence in the UK. Our mission is to accelerate the transition to net-zero by developing and delivering clean, sustainable, and innovative energy solutions. We are committed to creating long-term value for communities, investors, and the environment. The growth strategy of the group is underpinned by the ownership of iCON Infrastructure who purchased Wind Estate in 2021. This has given the business a solid financial platform from which to execute the development of projects in the UK and in Denmark. The role We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Finance Manager to join our team in Edinburgh. You will support the Group Finance function based in Denmark by taking ownership of a team of 5 staff to deliver Group Accounting, Financial Control and ensure Financial Reporting is delivered to a very high standard. You will also act as the Commercial and Project Finance lead on the growing UK projects pipeline, supporting the local management team. You will manage all UK day-to-day finance operations, oversee financial reporting, and provide commercial insights that help shape investment decisions and business growth. Responsibilities Team Leadership: You will directly lead, mentor and develop a team of 4 staff who are responsible for Group Finance and Reporting activities. Group Finance: You will lead the Financial Reporting, Control and Compliance activities of the business ensuring both accuracy and adherence to UK GAAP and IFRS. Project Development: You will develop budgets, forecasts and financial models to support the growth of the UK portfolio of assets and have input into investment business cases. Project Finance: You will oversee treasury management, working capital management and report on project performance. Business Partnering: You will be the trusted partner to project managers and senior leadership by offering sound commercial advice and influencing strategic decision making. Debt Financing & Post-Closing Action Plans: Implement debt financing and ensure compliance of the business with the financing agreement. Qualifications Qualified Accountant: ACA, ICAS, ACCA or CIMA professional membership with 10 years' experience in financial leadership. Commercial Knowledge: Experience in energy, infrastructure or other projects underpinned by a Project Finance model. People Leadership: Strong experience in team management, people leadership and mentoring to enable growth. Technical Accounting: High proficiency in managing Group Finance & Accounting routines with strong UK GAAP and IFRS knowledge. Personal Competencies: Data analysis, gravitas, problem-solving and horizon scanning skills. This role will evolve over time as the UK project pipeline grows. We are looking for someone who can grow to Director level and potentially a succession plan for the CFO. There is a more detailed job description available on application, but we are looking for a well-rounded candidate who is hungry for further development. Please apply with your CV and contact details and our experienced consultant will ring you for an initial private consultation. Eden Scott is partnering with Wind Estate on this appointment; for more information please get in touch with Paul Buchan.

Overview EdenScott is delighted to be working with a leading University in Edinburgh who manage a superb portfolio of distinctive venues, accommodation, catering and event services at the University. As the commercial arm of the world-leading University, which includes the conference and event team, they provide a professional operation across a broad portfolio of conferences, meetings and events, from major international conferences to today's meetings and prestigious dining events (circa 2,000 events annually), held at venues across the University's portfolio. Additionally, the team operates a large Outside Catering and Delivered Hospitality service to university buildings and to private and corporate locations across the city. The team provides catered and self-catered residential accommodation for over 10,000 students, including community and welfare support through its residential service. They also operate 17 cafes and a range of other catering products to students and staff across the University estate. They are now seeking to appoint a Catering and Event Operations Assistant Manager to join the management team and assist in the area management and operational delivery of catering and events service under the divisions "Conferencing & Events" and "Delivered Hospitality". The Catering and Event Operations Assistant Manager has a vital leadership role within the wider catering team, with significant responsibility to deliver successful events and ensure their long-term success and sustainability. The postholder will hold a pivotal role in developing the highest possible levels of service and customer engagement. Key Areas of Focus: Contribute to the creation of weekly rotas and daily service plans and in the communication of these to all Team Leaders, Supervisors and Assistants. Liaise with customers and colleagues' days and weeks ahead to provide advice and suggestions, clarifying and confirming requirements as required for allocated events. Carry out routine administration tasks such as monitoring and responding to emails, completing stock transfers and creating daily schedule of activities. Support pre-set induction programmes and development plans for Team Leaders, Supervisors and Assistants through on-the-job buddying and training of colleagues to ensure consistency in service delivery as per department standard operating procedures. Applying candidates should be: Substantial work experience in a similar role within a similar environment with one year's experience at Team Leader/Junior Manager level. Ability to use own initiative to resolve day-to-day problems independently and take appropriate action. Hands-on experience in leading the delivering and supporting the delivery, of a range of events in terms of type of event and size of event. Ability to give clear instruction and guide other C&E staff to achieve results. Ability to communicate clearly and respond to clients, colleagues and when required, contractors. Ability to monitor and uphold Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and operational health & safety requirements. Ability to plan and schedule workdays and weeks ahead for self and when required others within the wider C&E Operation team. Full driving licence valid for driving on UK roads as this role requires the postholder to drive University vehicles. Salary - Up to £33,555 Working 5 out of 7 days, though their work is primarily Monday to Friday. Full-time: 35 hours per week, during busier periods, overtime is paid. Their "golden contracts" come with very generous pension contributions and holiday entitlement (36 days plus 4 fixed days over Christmas) and offer excellent opportunities for career progression. Plus, as part of their team, you'll enjoy many staff benefits. EdenScott is dealing exclusively with this vacancy so to be considered for this exciting opportunity with a truly unique and best-in-class employer, please submit your CV online.

A rare new opportunity has arisen with our award winning, leading pensions and actuarial consultancy and they are recruiting for a Pension Consultant to work at the forefront of the team. This is a first class and rare opportunity for either an experienced consultant to work with an industry leader, or someone with a strong grounding in technical work to make the next step in their career from admin to consultancy. This job being available is due to steady new business wins and the successful applicant will be in a client facing role. Previous technical senior defined benefit pensions experience is essential, in addition to experience in client management within pensions. Professional qualifications such as PMI are desirable, but not essential. You will be working with clients who have a mixture of defined benefit and defined contribution pension schemes. Technical knowledge of cradle to grave pensions administration is required, a thorough understand of scheme rules and current legislation, an ability to demonstrate and communicate your knowledge clearly and concisely. On a daily basis you will be managing a portfolio of clients and be liaising with Trustees, Actuaries and external parties on a daily basis to exceed their expectations and go the extra mile, working as a true ambassador for the business. The role is vital to the success of the team and your impact and daily duties will instantly add value. An excellent basic salary is on offer for the successful candidate, plus an award winning benefits package. You will be joining a growing company, with long term opportunities in successful, close knit team in Glasgow but part of a national set up with some of the industry's best. Remote/hybrid work available. If this opportunity is of interest to you and you have the DB or final salary pensions experience, including client contact, then please get in touch to Alison Curran on by submitting your cv for review and a confidential discussion about this and potentially other roles also available.

Overview Eden Scott are currently looking for a pension client manager with experience in defined benefit pensions, or senior, to join one of the UK's award winning independent trustee firm companies. This is a great opportunity to develop existing and new skills, as well as expand your knowledge and experience in a warm and professional team. Responsibilities Manage a portfolio of DB pension clients, attend and spearhead meetings and networking opportunities to further develop the client base. Liaise and support Trustees to deliver excellent trusteeship services Co-ordinate Trustee meetings, produce draft minutes Provide training and mentoring to the team Oversee and update key scheme compliance and governance documentation Understanding of pension trusteeship Project and budget management skills Requirements The ideal candidate must be working towards a Professional Qualification (such as APMI or FPMI), ideally 3-5 years' experience as a pension professional, a great industry background in pension administration, The Pension Regulator, pension consultancy practice and PPF. Excellent computer, communication, and organisational skills. Also being able to work independently as well as part of a team. An excellent opportunity for the right candidate to work in a supportive, autonomous workplace with full support and an attractive package. Please do not hesitate to get in touch by clicking apply to note your interest. If this role isn't quite what you are looking for, register your CV at Eden Scott and be the first to hear about our latest opportunities by signing up for our job alerts. Eden Scott is a specialist within Financial Services recruitment including positions within large Wealth Management or Financial Planning organisations to small consultancies.

A leading, award winning top name in the market are recruiting for a Pensions Consultant/ Manager to work at the forefront of the team. This is a first class and rare opportunity for either an experienced Consultant either who has worked in house or at a consultancy, to work with an industry leader during a period of extensive growth and expansion. This job being available is due to steady new business wins and the successful applicant will be in a client facing role, helping with strategic work, expansion of the office, projects. Previous technical senior defined benefit pensions experience is essential, in addition to experience in client management within pensions. Professional qualifications such as PMI are desirable, but not essential. You will be working with clients who have a mixture of defined benefit and defined contribution pension schemes. Technical knowledge of cradle to grave pensions administration is required, a thorough understand of scheme rules and current legislation, an ability to demonstrate and communicate your knowledge clearly and concisely. On a daily basis you will be managing a portfolio of clients and be liaising with Trustees, Actuaries and external parties on a daily basis to exceed their expectations and go the extra mile, working as a true ambassador for the business. The role is vital to the success of the team and your impact and daily duties will instantly add value. An excellent basic salary is on offer for the successful candidate, plus an award winning benefits package. You will be joining a growing company, with long term opportunities in successful, close knit team with some of the industry's best. If this opportunity is of interest to you and you have the DB or final salary pensions experience, including client contact and ideally business development, then please get in touch to Alison Curran on by submitting your cv for review or calling for a confidential discussion about this and other roles also available.

A leading, award-winning top name in the market is recruiting for a Senior Pensions Consultant/Manager to work at the forefront of the team. This is a first-class and rare opportunity for either an experienced Consultant who has worked in-house or at a consultancy, to work with an industry leader during a period of extensive growth and expansion. This job is available due to steady new business wins, and the successful applicant will be in a client-facing role, helping with strategic work, expansion of the office, and projects. Previous technical senior defined benefit pensions experience is essential, in addition to experience in client management within pensions. Professional qualifications such as PMI are desirable, but not essential. You will be working with clients who have a mixture of defined benefit and defined contribution pension schemes. Technical knowledge of cradle to grave pensions administration is required, a thorough understanding of scheme rules and current legislation, and an ability to demonstrate and communicate your knowledge clearly and concisely. On a daily basis, you will be managing a portfolio of clients and liaising with Trustees, Actuaries, and external parties to exceed their expectations and go the extra mile, working as a true ambassador for the business. The role is vital to the success of the team, and your impact and daily duties will instantly add value. An excellent basic salary is on offer for the successful candidate, plus an award-winning benefits package. You will be joining a growing company with long-term opportunities in a successful, close-knit team with some of the industry's best.

Overview An outstanding opportunity has arisen with our regional client for an experienced compliance, training and competency professional to join their management team. The position can be based anywhere in Scotland on a blend of home and office working (to be negotiated). Key responsibilities of the role will be managing the firm's IFA division in line with their T and C scheme, overseeing all aspects in line with ongoing FCA requirements. Responsibilities Pre-approval of higher risk business files on a pro-active basis. Pre-approval of files, system management and continual improvement of final salary transfer process which is currently in place FCA reporting, returns and general updating of competency requirements Regular adviser T&C meetings with Key Performance Indicators being analysed and discussed Client observations with a view to enhancing IFA skill levels and checking individual competency levels Involvement in recruitment and training of any new IFA appointments Instigation of any additional new practices which can improve client outcomes, productivity, efficiency and corporate governance within the department Liaison with compliance services to ensure all documentation being used is correct and FCA / Provider updates are being adhered to Oversight of Investment Committee outcomes including engagement in due diligence process of products, providers and platforms being used Qualifications The successful candidate will also have intricate knowledge of the provision of advice to clients in a compliant manner in line with legislation and as detailed in the firm's compliance manual and procedures. A broad base of compliance knowledge will be required as a minimum and a specific understanding/knowledge of the FCA conduct of business / rules is necessary for the role as it will include reporting of records, responding to FCA requests. Regular communication and reporting will be required to the firm's senior management team on a regular basis on all relevant training and competence compliance issues and an expectation to have up to date knowledge on all relevant product, legislative and technical changes. Complying with the relevant compliance, TCF, T&C, Senior Managers & Certification Regime, financial crime anti-money laundering, data security, anti-bribery, fraud and corruption, GDPR procedures of the firm at all times is imperative to the role. Candidates must hold a Diploma in Financial Planning (Level 4) minimum and it is essential that you will already work within the Financial Sector with experience as a Training and Competency Officer at a minimum level to support existing requisite technical knowledge and qualification e.g. G60/AF3/AF with a preference for having worked within a wealth management firm. Remuneration and Next Steps In return they are offering a highly attractive overall package, a rare opportunity to join their management team and add value from the outset - able to see where your contributions make a difference. To discuss in the strictest of confidence please get in touch with Alison Curran as soon as possible, ideally sharing a cv.