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Job Title: Talent Scout Specialist Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Level: L9 Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO The Role: Proactively partners with account teams to develop sourcing strategies for complex project talent needs. Responsibilities: Actively participate in the New Business Meetings (NBMs) and leverage the information on upcoming demand to proactively inform talent actions Connect people to projects for large/complex client ramp-ups as the business requires (attend key calls, generate metrics, direct Talent Connector team) Provide transparency to opportunities and the demand pipeline and discuss priorities and current/future fulfillment gaps with CG leadership Proactively define, review and validate project sourcing strategies Provide expertise around connecting people to projects for client teams across Service/MU and internal and external sources (internal, recruiting, contractors, up-skilling) Work closely with the Client Group Lead to verify prioritization of talent needs and ensure early visibility to demand pipeline (including development roles for Analysts and Apprentices) Collaborate with the Solution Architects and Client Executives to give input to sourcing plans, including guidance on risks and opportunities Connect with client teams to provide aggregate client delivery opportunities and risks and help resolve fulfillment of overdue roles Foster a culture of ONE HR by collaborating closely with Talent Futurists, HR Partners and sharing expertise and coaching with Talent Connectors to build their decision making, collaboration and problem-solving skills Supervising and coaching Talent Scout Specialists Play an active role in defining and / or adapting best practice as the Talent Scout function comes to life We are looking for experience in the following skills: NBM/MMS to understand open demand and current and future fulfillment gaps S/D Dashboard to understand the landscape of demand and availability myScheduling to track unsold and overdue demand Advocate & Influence staffing best practice Relationship Building Leading with Data & Insights Supervisory experience is advantageous but not essential What's in it for you: At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days of vacation per year, access to app based fitness classes and discounts on range of gyms, private medical insurance and three days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! About Accenture Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Interactive, Technology and Operations services - all powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 674,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law. International candidates will be considered. Closing Date for Applications: Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

Accenture, Newcastle upon Tyne, is seeking a Talent Scout Specialist to proactively partner with account teams and develop sourcing strategies for complex project talent needs. You will drive demand fulfillment and work with cross-functional teams to align priorities and talent plans. The role includes supervising Talent Scout Specialists and shaping best practices as the function grows, with a focus on data-driven decision making and strong stakeholder collaboration.

Career Level: CL8 Role: Sales & Delivery - Contract Management Talent Segment: Legal and Commercial Imagine being part of team that helps transform leading organisations and communities around the world! At Accenture we put innovation at the heart of everything we do and coupled with our core values of client value creation, one global network, respect for the individual, best people, integrity and stewardship, we offer careers that provide unparalleled opportunities for career growth and job satisfaction. Contract Management is part of our Legal and Commercial Services. Our professionals bring innovative ideas to commercial reality with a focus on maximizing value for all parties through a deep understanding of legal, business and commercial risks. We work alongside Accenture sales and delivery teams throughout the entire contract lifecycle to provide high quality advice and support for negotiation, drafting and ongoing management of client contracts. We apply commercial and contractual expertise to lead the delivery of legal & commercial outcomes for our priority engagements and portfolios, including: Sales growth: expanding the footprint of our agreements and supporting new business; Revenue protection: delivering on our contractual commitments; Margin improvement: effectively managing commercial levers, risks and issues; and Compliance with contract obligations and Accenture policy. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer. We have an unwavering commitment to equality for all. Together, we are acting, we are leading, and we will drive change across the globe. JOB SUMMARY: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead/support contract management teams across projects and accounts; work with account leadership, client commercial and business stakeholders to understand and support client needs and priorities; account strategy, objectives and opportunities. Work with contract management staff across multiple projects and accounts providing input into performance management activities. Support the identification, escalation and resolution of commercial and contract risks and issues working with CM and project leadership to ensure the best outcome for all parties. Engage in pre-award sales activities, engage in discussions with delivery team regarding potential deal shaping and contractual outcomes with sales teams and business leadership, including contract drafting support. The contract management function is client facing and has a key role in building trusted relationships with client counterparts. QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor's degree required. Membership: Member of World Commerce and Contracting (previously International Association for Contract and Commercial Management (IACCM or National Contract Management Association (NCMA) and/ or professional certification considered a plus. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Experience and demonstrated capability in conducting and supervising investigations (including compliance-related investigations, employment investigations, and governmental investigations) and in drafting confidential reports and advising senior leadership on such risks. In-depth knowledge of local ethical/conduct/compliance-related risks, employee rights and obligations, and related laws Extensive experience in employee relations and workplace investigations Minimum 5 yrs. relevant experience in contract management Able to collaborate and communicate effectively with client executives at all levels of the organization Basic understanding of commercial contracting regulations and principles, subcontracting practices; and commercial contracting terms and conditions. BEHAVIOURS AND ATTRIBUTES: Open to work with and understand cross-cultures and locations throughout the Accenture global organization. Understand the value of diversity and recognize the strengths that different styles, innovative perspectives and experiences bring to Accenture. Demonstrate inclusion and respect for all individuals regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, culture, social status and/or sexuality. Leader as well as team player, collaborative and persuasive; able to work well with executives and non-executives WORK REQUIREMENTS: Some travel may be required. ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE CRITERIA: Not Applicable PERMANENT TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS For Internal Applicants : Not Applicable

Role: Cloud Advisory Senior Manager Location: London Level: 6 - Senior Manager (Cloud Advisory / Architecture) Mobility: Flexibility to travel to client site when required As a team: Our Architecture team delivers large-scale transformations from strategy to delivery. As a Senior Manager, you will lead the design of cloud native and hybrid solutions leveraging Accenture's extensive partner ecosystem. You will own executive relationships and be commercially accountable for shaping and leading programmes, using AI and agentic architectures to accelerate decisions and delivery. Agentic-first delivery: Design solutions where governed AI agents support repeatable analysis and deliver workflow to reduce toil, improve traceability, and help teams maintain focus allow them to spend more time on outcomes rather than manual coordination, Executive advisory: Lead CIO/CTO and security conversations, shape the value case, and turn strategy into pragmatic roadmaps across public, private and hybrid cloud. Use GenAI to speed options analysis and decision packs. Lead at scale: Set design direction across workstreams, run governance forums, and drive growth through origination and proposals. Embed agentic assistants into programme routines (RAID, estimation, requirements, controls evidence). As a Senior Manager Architect, you will work directly with senior client stakeholders to shape, govern, and lead complex transformation programs. Design authority and governance: Own architecture decision-making for large programmes, including review boards, guardrails, standards, and alignment to delivery, regulatory, and audit requirements. Agentic and AI-enabled architecture: Lead designs that incorporate GenAI and LLM platforms for example Claude, OpenAI, Gemini or equivalent alongside agent orchestration and tool use and design scalable AI and ML solutions aligned to business goals, integrating them into existing enterprise landscapes, and embed appropriate LLMOps controls, evaluation and Responsible AI Governance. Strategy, operating model and roadmaps: Translate business goals into target architectures and operating models, define pragmatic modernisation plans, and steer decisions with clear trade-offs. Resilience, security and cost outcomes: Embed zero trust IAM, security-by-design, HA/DR, and operational controls. Define SLOs/SLIs and bake in observability (metrics, logs, traces). Apply AIOps to reduce noise, accelerate incident triage, and improve reliability, and embed FinOps to manage performance and run-cost value at scale. Lead teams and delivery excellence: Build and lead high-performing architects and engineers, sponsor talent, and run effective governance. Use AI assistants to improve delivery cadence and decision quality, including status synthesis, action tracking, risk sensing, and day-to-day SDLC acceleration (requirements elaboration, ADRs, code and test support, and documentation). We are looking for experience in the following (Senior Manager level): Executive advisory: Trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, able to communicate target state architecture and topology clearly and to drive decisions through strong narrative, options, and trade offs. Commercial leadership: Commercially accountable for origination support, proposals and RFPs (including client presentations and proposal orals), estimation and commercials, and building long term client relationships in partnership with alliance teams. Programme and portfolio leadership (AI enabled): Lead multi-workstream transformations with strong governance, dependencies/RAID, and outcomes tracking. Use AI assistants to synthesise status, highlight risks, and maintain decision logs. Value and controls: Link architecture to benefits (TCO, speed to market, risk reduction) and define measurable success criteria. Automate evidence capture where appropriate to support controls and audits. Architecture across cloud + AI: Strong software architecture background spanning cloud native, integration, and GenAI/agentic patterns (e.g., RAG, orchestration, tool use), with a pragmatic approach to delivery. GenAI across the SDLC: Practical use of GenAI in delivery, including requirements elaboration, ADRs (Architectural Decision Record) code and test support, documentation/runbooks, and release readiness, with quality, traceability, and security controls. Claude skills and agentic automation: Experience designing AI based assistants and skills that use tools and APIs to automate repetitive delivery and governance tasks, reducing human toil while maintaining security, auditability, and quality gates. Integration fluency across AWS/Azure/GCP/IBM (one or more), including networking/connectivity, IAM/zero trust, compute/storage, HA/DR, containers/orchestration, API management, and iPaaS, plus modern engineering patterns such as microservices, event driven architecture, and DDD. Operational excellence, observability and AIOps: Translate NFRs into pragmatic architecture decisions, define SLOs/SLIs, and design modern observability (metrics, logs, traces). Apply AIOps for alert reduction, anomaly detection, incident triage, and continuous improvement across hybrid and cloud platforms. Advisory & communication: Simplify complexity for senior audiences; align diverse viewpoints; and negotiate decisions. People leadership: Demonstrated experience operating at a senior, account responsible consulting level. Lead leaders, coach and sponsor talent, and scale good practice through playbooks and communities of practice. Additional desirable experience: Thought leadership: builds reusable assets (reference architectures, accelerators, POVs) and supports go to market enablement. AI first and agentic delivery: embeds GenAI and agent workflows (tool use, approvals, guardrails) into engineering and programme routines to automate toil heavy processes with appropriate governance and quality controls. Talent and inclusion leadership: builds diverse teams and capability plans that improve delivery outcomes. What's in it for you competitive basic salary xx days' vacation per year private medical insurance 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first class services we are known for. Please note that with all of our roles, you should expect some in person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs Closing date for applications: 31/08/2026

Accenture London seeks a Cloud Advisory Senior Manager to lead architecture for large-scale transformations, shaping cloud-native and hybrid solutions and leveraging GenAI. You will manage executive relationships, drive programme governance, and embed AI-enabled capabilities across complex client engagements. You will steer design direction, oversee governance, and sponsor talent while ensuring security, cost, and performance outcomes. Travel to client sites may be required.

Senior AI/ML Computational Scientist YOU ARE If you're a senior AI/ML Computational Scientist, you will design, build, and operationalize AI and ML solutions for enterprise clients, combining custom models with cloud and third party AI services to deliver production-ready outcomes. Your role spans the full solution lifecycle-assessing client needs and data, selecting and customizing models (including Deep Learning, Generative AI, and Large Language Models), designing scalable data and MLOps/LLMOps pipelines for training and production, and ensuring quality, value, and reliability of deployed systems. THE WORK Formulate real-world problems into practical, efficient, and scalable AI and Machine Learning solutions. Develop and implement machine learning algorithms, models, and computational systems; design and build scalable data pipelines to support model training and production with DevOps & MLOps. Customize and apply Deep Learning and Gen AI models for various use cases based on the business needs, data availability, system and infrastructure requirements-including edge device and HPC. Engage in research and development of new AI and high-performance compute algorithms, models, and simulations to solve complex business problems at client sites. Work with large-scale datasets and utilize data preprocessing techniques to ensure high-quality input for training and production. Implement and maintain efficient data storage and retrieval mechanisms for models and knowledge using appropriate tools. Justify the value of model approaches in business problems. Collaborate with teams from both business and technical sides-including users, use case representatives, business owners, engineers, architects, and UI designers-to achieve end-to-end project goals and integrate into production. EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree or equivalent. BASIC (REQUIRED) QUALIFICATION Significant experience as a machine learning engineer or scientist, deploying models in production at scale, including monitoring, alerting, automatic bug filing and auditing. Extensive experience in applying theoretical foundations of computer science, including computer system architecture, system engineering, and programming. Well versed in distributed computing systems and architecture that may include big data, high-performance compute, engineering simulations, scientific compute, grid and cloud computing, distributed networks. Established experience in building and deploying AI/ML based software to a cloud environment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATION Proficiency in Python and python-based AI/ML framework and familiarity with relevant libraries and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch). Experience working with language models like LLM APIs and optimizing their usage for specific applications. Experience with programming languages: Python, C++, Java, R, SQL. Strong written & verbal communication skills and ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Strong client facing skillsets in a consulting environment. Strong cross functional skills with the ability to collaborate with a variety of internal and client side teams. Entrepreneurial mindset with a curiosity and passion for emergent tech and driving innovation. MS or PhD in related field preferred (computer science, engineering, etc.).

Partners in Performance - Performance Strategy - Senior Principal Who we are Partners in Performance, Part of Accenture, is a global management consulting firm with offices in Australia, New Zealand, South-East Asia, Africa, Europe and North & South America. Sitting within Accenture Strategy, our Performance Strategy consulting team focuses on improving human performance and working as true partners with clients to drive meaningful change. We work on the frontline alongside client teams to unleash their potential and deliver lasting impact that can rarely be achieved from the boardroom. Visit pip.global , Partners in Performance, Part of Accenture on LinkedIn, or on Instagram to get to know us better. Performance Strategy Consulting at Partners in Performance As part of the Performance Strategy Consulting team, you will be working in teams to solve complex problems, drive meaningful change, and help industries and organisations overcome their biggest challenges. You will help influence decisions at the highest levels as well as improve performance at the frontline. Our working style is about testing, learning, and adapting to drive continual improvements wherever we go. We're a collaborative team that supports, challenges, mentors, and learns from one another. We believe in providing our people with experiences and development opportunities that stretch and push them beyond what they thought was possible. As a Senior Principal you willprovide overall, on-site team leadership, usually across multiple teams on a single site. You will be passionate about providing support and coaching to client Business Improvement leaders and managers, ensuring consistency and that improvements are embedded. You will rate your success through the sustainability of your results. You will also be an inspiring development leader and mentor. Your career development will be supported by your Development Leader and a first-class Capability Management Team. With no tenure restriction, you will be in control of the pace of your development and focus of the future of your career. Maintaining a generalist portfolio of engagements, you will be equally as comfortable in a carpeted CBD office as you are on a remote industrial site. We will provide you with countless opportunities to employ influencing and coaching skills from C Level and all along the operational management value chain while keeping your finger on the pulse of tangible results delivery. What we are looking for: Strong leadership skills and the ability to influence C level and operational management Exceptional logical reasoning and the ability to ruthlessly prioritise to ensure rapid gains are achieved and sustained Proven recent blue chip, generalist consulting background in a T1 consulting house Ideally experience of delivering results based engagements with proven, lasting impact A genuine passion for sustainable results Our leadership team is a combination of home-grown talent and those drawn from senior postings in top-tier consulting firms. Each has deep industry experience or possesses deep subject matter expertise born from prior operations experience. As our business continues to grow at an exceptional pace we are growing at all levels and offer a genuinely exciting opportunity to be a part of a business that is small enough to treat you as an individual and identify your unique skills, and large enough to unleash that potential as your career develops. Based on business requirements, candidates applying for this role can also be assessed for other opportunities within Accenture.

Accenture is looking for a Senior Principal to join their Performance Strategy team. This role involves leading teams to solve complex problems and drive meaningful change within client organizations. You will provide leadership and coaching to ensure improvements are sustained, and assess opportunities beyond your immediate role. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, prior consulting experience, and a passion for delivering sustainable results. Accenture offers a rewarding career path and development opportunities for growth.