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Cleaning Contract Manager Lead with Purpose. Drive Excellence. Join a B Corp that Cares. Are you a leader who believes that exceptional service starts with empowered people? At Workplace , we don t just manage contracts; we build environments where businesses thrive. As a certified B Corp , we re part of a global movement of companies using business as a force for good. We balance profit with purpose, and we re looking for a Cleaning Contract Manager who shares that vision. The Role Reporting to the Senior Contract Manager, you ll be the heartbeat of our service delivery across Leeds and Manchester. This isn't a "sit behind a desk" role. You ll be on the front lines: Leading & Inspiring: Motivating a dynamic team to deliver high-quality standards. Strategic Partnering: Acting as the face of Workplace for our clients, ensuring their needs aren't just met but exceeded. Growth Mindset: Helping us stay at the forefront of the facilities sector through innovation and leadership. Are you the one? You re a high-energy, self-motivated professional who loves the "puzzle" of logistics and the "reward" of a happy client. You re likely based in the Leeds/Manchester corridor and thrive in a role that offers autonomy and variety. FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES To take direct responsibility for key client relationships and to manage Clients. Responsible for all budgets, promoting new initiatives that the Company introduces, problem solving, training and development of all staff. To work with the Operations Director to continuously improve our service offering to best in class through the use of software, systems, processes and collaborative meetings to provide the best tools and skillsets for our team to excel. To help our team continue the drive towards sustainability, in all aspects of the business, recycling, replacement of chemicals with bio-remedial products, sustainable suppliers. As the leading representative for WORKPLACE in The North of Birmingham, to act with the highest ethics and integrity. To treat all colleagues with respect and professionalism, promoting the highest standards in every aspect of the business. People Management Health & Safety Management Budget Management Contract Management Customer Relationship Management Taking overall responsibility and accountability for the prevention of work-related injury and ill health, as well as the provision of safe and healthy workplaces and activities. Ensuring that the OH&S policy and related OH&S objectives are established and are compatible with the strategic direction of the organisation. KEY RESULT INDICATORS Successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of operations in The North of Birmingham at Intelligent Workplace Solutions Ltd some duties listed below. Overall responsibility for daily operation of all contracts Knowledge of Grievance & Disciplinary Procedures Health & safety TUPE & Knowledge of Employment Law Controlling Budgets payroll, cleaning materials and equipment Check and manage time & attendance system, wage payments within payroll software monthly Check and manage wage % each month in line with budget. Management accounts Minimising terminations Maximising contribution Additional Sales i.e., add on contract work and additional building services, Organic growth Soft services, such as Carpet cleaning, washroom services, waste & other Hard services such as M&E Promote Salesforce, Elog and any new innovations/ ideas. People Management skills to deal with Clients & staff, dealing with help desk cases. Training & Developing of the team. Managing contracts to highest standards Staff recruitment and management Ensuring Staff holidays/absences are covered. Experience of recruiting and managing local staff Client Audits/ Site inspections with & without Managers Quality Service Audits with Clients to ensure delivery of services to all aspects. Knowledge of payroll software, ideally Cleanlink payroll Microsoft 365 Contract reviews prior to contract anniversaries each year. This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged and the range of duties and responsibilities to be undertaken. It does not attempt to details every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the successful candidate on an annual basis. The successful candidate will be required always to perform any other reasonable task, as requested by the Operations Director, to meet the operational needs of the business.

Senior Client Relationship ManagerRuislip, Middlesex£45,000 - £52,000 + generous bonus We're currently partnering with a well-established, marketing-led agency to hire aSenior Client Relationship Managerinto a key, growth-focused position. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded, consultative professional who enjoys developing existing client partnerships and driving organic growth, rather than focusing on new business acquisition. The RoleThis is a senior, highly client-facing position where you'll take ownership of a portfolio of established accounts. The focus is on deepening relationships, identifying opportunities, and driving long-term commercial growth through a consultative approach. Working closely with an Account Director, you'll lead strategic conversations with senior stakeholders, shaping solutions and positioning additional services where they add genuine value. You'll be supported by a wider team who handle day-to-day coordination and delivery, allowing you to focus on relationship development and growth. Key Responsibilities Owning and developing senior client relationships across a portfolio of accounts Acting as a trusted advisor, building long-term, partnership-led relationships Driving revenue growth within existing clients through consultative engagement Identifying opportunities to expand scope, increase spend, and deepen collaboration Developing strategic account plans aligned to client objectives Leading commercial discussions and shaping tailored solutions Acting as the senior escalation point for key client issues Collaborating with internal teams to ensure high-quality delivery and client satisfaction Providing guidance and support to more junior team members What We're Looking For Proven experience in a senior client relationship, account management, or consultative sales role Background in FMCG, media, or marketing environments Strong track record of growing existing accounts and increasing revenue Ability to build credibility and influence at a senior stakeholder level Commercially astute with a strategic, insight-led approach Confident communicator with a collaborative and measured style Why This Role? Clear focus on consultative, relationship-led growth (not cold new business) Opportunity to own and develop key client partnerships High level of autonomy with strong internal support Competitive salary and an attractive bonus structure Growing, marketing-led agency with a strong reputation If you'd like to find out more or have a confidential discussion, feel free to get in touch. What You Need to Do Now: If this sounds like the role for you, don't wait - apply today with your up-to-date CV! If it's not quite right for you but you know someone perfect, refer them to us and receive a £100 voucher when they're placed and pass their probation period (terms apply). Visit our website to read more about our Double the Reward scheme in our blog.Due to the high number of applications, if you have not heard from us within 48 hours, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. A little more about us: We are Top Flight Recruitment Ltd (trading as Uxbridge Employment Agency and Windsor Employment Agency), and act as an Employment Agency when advertising permanent roles and as an Employment Business when advertising temporary or contract roles. All vacancies are advertised with written instruction from our clients. Where salaries or rates of pay are quoted, the nature of the

Private Client Tax Director Birmingham based This is a role for a private client tax leader who wants to build, not inherit. A well-established mid-tier professional services firm is seeking a Private Client Tax Director to play a central role in shaping and growing its private client tax presence in Birmingham. With real backing from the wider business, this position offers the opportunity to develop a market-leading regional offering while building a team aligned to your own vision. The Role You will take responsibility for leading and expanding the private client tax proposition in Birmingham, supported by established and highly regarded private client teams in neighbouring offices. While there is an existing client base, a significant and intentional element of the role focuses on business development, relationship-building and raising the firm's profile across the region. Crucially, this role offers the opportunity to grow and shape a team of your own, with autonomy over recruitment, development and long-term structure as the practice evolves. Key Responsibilities Acting as lead adviser to a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners and trusts Advising on income tax, CGT, inheritance tax, trusts, succession and estate planning Driving business development activity, including networking, referrals and collaborative initiatives Working closely with Partners and Directors across other offices to deliver joined-up private client advice Identifying cross-service opportunities and strengthening long-term client relationships Building, mentoring and leading a Birmingham-based private client tax team Providing technical oversight and strategic direction on complex advisory matters About You Extensive experience in private client tax within a professional services environment Operating at Director level, or a Senior Manager ready to step into a leadership role with a strong BD focus CTA, ACA or equivalent qualification Commercial, entrepreneurial mindset with confidence to grow a regional offering Strong communicator who enjoys both client engagement and internal collaboration Why Join? A genuine opportunity to build, lead and scale a private client tax practice Clear commitment to regional investment rather than maintaining the status quo Strong support from established private client teams in other UK locations Broad, advisory-led private client work with minimal internal bureaucracy Hybrid working embedded as a norm, not a benefit Apply To apply, please submit your CV for consideration. Alternatively, if you would prefer an initial confidential discussion about the opportunity, you are welcome to get in touch for an informal chat. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply.

Corporate Tax Director A leading advisory-led accountancy firm is seeking a Corporate Tax Director to join its established and highly regarded corporate tax practice. This firm is recognised for providing technically robust, commercially focused advice to a diverse client base, with an emphasis on collaboration, accessibility and long-term relationships. This role offers an opportunity to operate at a senior level within a firm that values entrepreneurial thinking, visibility with Partners, and genuine influence over client strategy and team direction. The Role As a Corporate Tax Director, you will take a lead role in advising a portfolio of complex and varied clients, including owner-managed businesses, UK groups, international companies, and inbound investors. The position is firmly advisory-focused, with scope to shape solutions rather than operate within rigid frameworks. You will work closely with Partners and other Directors, playing a key role in client development, technical leadership and the ongoing growth of the corporate tax offering. Key Responsibilities Acting as a trusted adviser to a broad corporate client base on UK corporate tax matters Leading on complex advisory work, including restructuring, acquisitions and disposals, international tax, and group structuring Overseeing the delivery and technical quality of corporate tax compliance Building and maintaining long-term client relationships at senior decision-maker level Supporting Partners with strategic initiatives, business development and proposals Providing technical leadership and mentoring to senior managers and wider team members Contributing to the firm's profile through internal knowledge sharing and external thought leadership About You Significant experience in UK corporate tax, gained within a professional services environment Operating at Director level or a Senior Manager ready to step up CTA, ACA or equivalent qualification Strong technical capability combined with a pragmatic, client-focused mindset Confident communicator who enjoys working closely with clients and stakeholders Commercially aware, with an interest in helping shape and grow a practice Why Join? Advisory-led firm with minimal audit influence and high Partner accessibility Diverse, intellectually interesting client base rather than highly standardised work Entrepreneurial culture where ideas and initiative are encouraged Clear progression pathways supported by long-term succession planning Flexible and hybrid working embedded into the firm's culture Apply To apply, please submit your CV for consideration. Alternatively, if you would prefer to explore the opportunity through an initial confidential discussion, you are welcome to get in touch for an informal chat. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply.

There when it matters Sue Ryder is looking for a Social Media Manager To develop the strategic management and growth of Sue Ryders busy social media channels with the support of the Senior Social Media Manager. In this role you will lead on paid social media activity across Meta and other channels managing ad accounts to support our income-generating activities, including fundraising and retail, promotion of our end-of-life care and grief support services, and supporting our brand awareness activities. Reporting to the Senior Social Media Manager and line managing our Senior Social Media Officer the role has close liaison with colleagues from across the whole organisation particularly Fundraising This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Media manager to make a real and lasting impact helping Sue Ryder reach more people at the moments that matter most. About the role: Support the Senior Social Media Officer to develop and maintain our national local and retail social media channels by planning and creating high-quality and engaging content. Manage the daily moderation rota across the team, participating in tasks and sharing opportunities for engagement. Lead paid social activity across income-generation, guiding the Senior Social Media Officer with their projects and acting as key contact for others. Develop and implement a retail social media strategy, with support from the Senior Digital Manager, to enable teams to promote their activities and enhance our national channels Manage our ongoing reporting across organic and paid social media to help us continually evaluate our strategy, ensuring our channels are regularly optimised and using data and insight to inform decisions. Deputise for the Senior Social Media Manager in relevant meetings and represent the social media team in agreed project groups. Essential: Demonstrable experience and understanding of developing a social media communications strategy and delivery plans, including securing buy-in from colleagues across the organisation Strong line management skills and the ability to influence colleagues from other directorates Intermediate level skills in Canva, Photoshop and Premiere Pro (or other image and video editing software) Confident using Meta Business Suite, listening tools (preferably Sprout Social) and all social media platforms Experience working with PR and Brand & Marketing teams across integrated campaigns Demonstrable experience in managing and reporting on a large and busy portfolio of social media accounts across multiple platforms, including excellent knowledge of GA4, Looker Studio and native platform analytical tools Desirable: Digital fundraising experience Experience of working in the charity sector Social Media Manager January 2026 Wider understanding of digital marketing Experience working with external agencies Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. Closing date: 12th May Interviews: CV s reviewed as received We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date should we feel we have a sufficient number of suitable applications. Benefits Company pension scheme 27 days holiday - rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Enhanced sick pay Employee Networks - LGBTQ+, Ethnic Diversity and Equality, People with Disabilities, and Women and Non Binary Individuals Staff discount of 10% on new goods online Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities. For more of our employee benefits please visit our website. We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and continue to make Sue Ryder a great place to work, and attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible. We are particularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority, LGBTQIA+ and people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our organisation. If you require support to compete an application or participate fully in the interview process, please let us know If you want more than just a job, we want you. Join the team and be there when it matters.

Bursar / Director of Finance & Operations Halifax £60,000 - £80,000 This isn't a narrow finance role - and it's not a purely operational one either. This is a senior leadership position within a well-established independent school, offering the opportunity to take real ownership of the organisation's financial and operational functions at a pivotal point in its development. The role sits on the Leadership Team and works closely with the Head and Governors, taking responsibility for finance, operations, HR, risk, compliance and estates. The breadth is significant, the expectations are high, and the impact is meaningful. This position is fully office-based in the Halifax area. The role: Reporting to Governors via the Head, you will play a key part in shaping and delivering the School Development Plan and ensuring the school remains financially sustainable, operationally sound and strategically aligned. Your responsibilities will include: Leadership of Finance, IT, HR and Operations functions Preparation of annual budgets, 3-year forecasts and long-term business plans Providing financial insight and management information to senior leadership and governors Oversight of payroll, asset management and financial policies Leadership and development of business support teams Acting as a member of the Finance, Audit & Risk Sub-Committees Ownership of risk management, audit, health & safety and regulatory compliance Acting as the key liaison with statutory and regulatory bodies Strategic oversight of estates, buildings, grounds and facilities Supporting capital projects, contracts, lettings and long-term planning This is an all-round leadership role - combining hands-on delivery with strategic input. What they're looking for: The school is open to individuals from different professional backgrounds, provided they bring the credibility, judgement and leadership style required at this level. You may come from a strong finance-led background, or from a broader operational or commercial leadership role. You'll ideally demonstrate: Senior leadership and management experience Strong financial awareness and understanding of organisational drivers Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders, boards or governors Experience operating in complex, high-expectation environments The ability to lead teams, manage risk and deliver change Excellent communication, organisation and decision-making skills Absolute discretion and professionalism Experience in an educational setting is desirable but not essential. Salary & structure: The salary reflects the breadth of the role and is structured as follows: £65,000 - £80,000 for candidates bringing a strong finance background and the ability to lead the financial strategy directly £60,000 - £65,000 for candidates whose strengths sit more heavily in operations, governance and leadership, with finance supported at a senior level In both cases, this remains a senior, trusted position within the Leadership Team. Why this role stands out: Key leadership role with genuine influence Broad remit across finance, operations, HR, risk and estates High visibility with senior leadership and governors Long-term, stable opportunity within a respected institution Significant scope to shape how the organisation operates If you're looking for a senior role with substance, responsibility and long-term impact - this is well worth a conversation.

An established accountancy firm in Southport is entering an exciting new phase of growth and is looking to appoint a qualified Senior Accountant who can take ownership of a client portfolio and play a key role in developing the local office. The salary on offer is £50,000 - £60,000 DOE. This is a highly visible, client-facing position offering genuine autonomy. You will act as the senior point of contact for clients in Southport, lead from the front, and work closely with the wider leadership team to drive growth, performance, and standards. For the right individual, there is a clear and structured pathway to Director level within a few years, supported by a performance-related incentive package aligned to delivery and office success. Senior Accountant Responsibilities Take ownership of a portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients Lead client meetings and act as the day-to-day senior contact in the Southport office Prepare and review year-end accounts under UK GAAP (FRS 102 / FRS 105) Oversee corporation tax compliance and identify planning opportunities Review and supervise work prepared by junior team members, providing coaching and support Drive service standards, workflow management, and delivery deadlines Identify opportunities to add value across advisory, fees, and client experience Support the growth of the Southport office, working alongside senior leadership Assist with recruitment, development, and retention of a high-performing team Improve processes through the use of technology, automation, and smarter working practices Collaborate with the wider group, including occasional presence in the Birkenhead office Senior Accountant Attributes Essential ACA or ACCA qualified Minimum 5 years' UK accountancy practice experience Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and statutory reporting Proven experience in accounts preparation and review for SME clients Confident communicator, able to build credibility with business owners Commercial mindset with the ability to take ownership and make decisions Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities Desirable Experience leading a team or acting as the senior lead within an office or branch Exposure to cloud accounting systems (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks) Track record of improving processes, client delivery, or fee growth Interest in advisory work and building long-term client relationships Senior Accountant Benefits Competitive salary based on experience Performance-linked incentive package aligned to growth and delivery Clear progression route to Director level within a defined timeframe High level of autonomy with visible impact on office performance Support from an established leadership team and wider group network Opportunity to influence systems, processes, and the future direction of the office Exposure to a broader platform through global group connections If this Senior Accountant role sounds perfect for you then APPLY NOW .

Employment Tax Manager Advisory-Focused Role Leading Clients Flexible Working Looking to move beyond compliance into more commercially focused employment tax work? This is an opportunity to join a well-established tax team advising on complex, real-world employment tax issues for a varied and high-quality client base. An established professional services firm is seeking an Employment Tax Manager to support the continued growth of its employment tax offering, working closely with senior stakeholders and clients across advisory, compliance, and transactional matters. The Role You will manage a broad portfolio of employment tax work, including: Employment tax advisory and compliance PAYE, NIC, and employer compliance matters Share incentives and equity-related remuneration issues Terminations, benefits, and expenses Employment tax input on transactions, reorganisations, and reward planning Supporting HMRC enquiries, audits, and disclosures Working closely with colleagues across corporate tax, personal tax, payroll, and reward teams The role offers genuine variety, client exposure, and the chance to influence and develop the employment tax proposition. Responsibilities Manage client relationships and act as a trusted employment tax adviser Deliver practical, commercially focused advice to employers Review work prepared by junior team members and support their development Assist Partners and Directors with business development and proposals Contribute to thought leadership and internal knowledge sharing Support junior team growth through coaching and mentoring About You Strong experience in UK employment tax Qualified ACA, CTA, ATT, or equivalent (or qualified by experience) Solid understanding of PAYE/NIC, benefits, terminations, and employment-related compliance Comfortable advising clients directly and managing multiple workstreams Commercial, collaborative, and solutions-focused Experience working with owner-managed businesses, large corporates, or international groups is beneficial Why Join? Advisory-led employment tax work with real client impact Supportive and collaborative team culture Visible role with Partner access and career progression Flexible and hybrid working options Opportunity to help shape and grow the employment tax offering If this opportunity is of interest and aligns with your background, apply directly, or contact us for a confidential discussion if you'd like to explore the role in more detail. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply.

Locations: Bristol, Canary Wharf, Cardiff, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne We're looking for a Senior Data Engineer to help modernise and strengthen our data platforms, using technologies such as Azure Databricks , and to play a key role in delivering trusted data for advanced analytics, MI and decision making. The role This position sits within the Information, Data & Analysis (ID&A) directorate , part of HMRC's Data Analytics Platform (DAP) . With the introduction of Databricks as our core data engineering technology , this is an exciting time to join. You'll work in the Analytical Data Engineering team , building and maintaining data pipelines that support advanced analytics and MI/BI across the Valuation Office. Upcoming work includes developing a new framework for data ingestion, transformation, quality testing and monitoring on a new Databricks platform. Why this role matters As a Senior Data Engineer, your work will: Enable high quality analytics that inform policy, operations and funding Improve the reliability, quality and accessibility of valuation data Support analysts and decision makers with trusted, well governed data Help modernise how HMRC Valuation Office uses data at scale What you'll be doing As a Senior Data Engineer, you will: Collaborate with analysts to define data requirements for advanced analytics Lead the development and maintenance of robust, scalable data pipelines Build solutions using Azure Databricks and established data engineering frameworks Implement and manage code changes through DevOps pipelines Develop and maintain data quality checks and monitoring Produce and maintain clear technical documentation Support reliable, stable production environments Guide technical decisions, explaining trade offs and recommending approaches Who we're looking for We're looking for someone who brings both technical strength and a genuine desire to make a difference. Essential experience includes: Designing and building resilient data engineering solutions and ETL processes Strong experience with Python and SQL Data modelling to meet analytical and business needs Data profiling and source system analysis Diagnosing and resolving data issues in live environments Communicating effectively with technical and non technical stakeholders Confidence guiding decisions and making evidence based recommendations Interested? Apply via Civil Service Jobs to view full role details and apply

Description Starling is the UK's first and leading digital bank on a mission to fix banking! We built a new kind of bank because we knew technology had the power to help people save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. Read more about Our Story here. We're a fully licensed UK bank with the culture and spirit of a fast-moving, disruptive tech company. We're a bank, but better: fairer, easier to use and designed to demystify money for everyone. We employ more than 3,000 people across our London, Southampton, Cardiff and Manchester offices. Our technologists are at the very heart of Starling and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that is all about building things, creating new stuff, and disruptive technology that keeps us on the cutting edge of fintech. We operate a flat structure to empower you to make decisions regardless of what your primary responsibilities may be, innovation and collaboration will be at the core of everything you do. Help is never far away in our open culture, you will find support in your team and from across the business, we are in this together! The way to thrive and shine within Starling is to be a self-driven individual and be able to take full ownership of everything around you: From building things, designing, discovering, to sharing knowledge with your colleagues and making sure all processes are efficient and productive to deliver the best possible results for our customers. Our purpose is underpinned by five Starling values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Starling - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. In Technology, we're asking that you attend the office a minimum of 1 day per week. About the Role As an experienced Penetration Tester at Starling, you'll be joining an established team, working with talented cyber security professionals to ensure our services are designed, developed and operated securely. This is a collaborative role - you'll directly interact with multiple areas of the business to understand requirements, conduct research, perform security testing, and report issues aligned to our risk framework. Being an internal tester, you'll gain a strong understanding of how technology works at Starling to enable in-depth testing. You'll also support remediation processes, seeing your findings lead to tangible security improvements. We understand the importance of knowledge and expertise remaining current, so we'll actively support your advancement through research and training. In turn, you'll help us continuously improve our processes, methodologies and tools to maintain the highest standard of testing. Responsibilities Scoping and performing mobile, web application, cloud and infrastructure penetration tests. Collaborating with engineering teams to facilitate secure development, including: Reviewing and analysing proposed technical solutions to identify appropriate security controls. Conducting code reviews of features and critical security components. Performing in-depth practical security testing. Advising on the remediation of security issues and identifying solutions to address root causes. Automating security testing and developing internal tooling to achieve continuous assurance. Identifying and implementing improvements to the team's internal processes and procedures. Mentoring less-experienced team members, leading by example in technical assessments, and promoting a collaborative approach to security across Starling. Requirements We're open-minded when it comes to hiring and we care more about aptitude and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. Ideally, we would like: 5+ years technical information security experience. Experience in mobile, web application, cloud and infrastructure penetration testing. Technical knowledge - we don't expect mastery of every area, but are looking for a good foundation in the following domains: Mobile security (iOS and Android) Web application security Networking and associated protocols Cloud security (AWS and GCP) Containers and Kubernetes A desire to learn, and the ability to apply technical security knowledge to new and unfamiliar areas. Penetration testing qualifications (e.g. CREST Certified Tester, OSCP) or equivalent industry experience. Experience performing code reviews or code-assisted testing, particularly in Java and Go. Experience in automation of security testing (e.g. using Python or Go). Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: First stage with the Penetration Testing Team Lead Second stage with additional members of the Penetration Testing team Final stage with Infosec Director and CISO Benefits We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Starling - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. In Technology, we're asking that you attend the office a minimum of 1 day per week. 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling Bank are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Starling Bank will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. 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This role leads all financial operations for a manufacturing SME, working closely with the Managing Director and Board to deliver accurate reporting, planning, and strategic financial insight while remaining hands-on. It combines team leadership with responsibility for accounting, budgeting, cashflow, tax, audit, and the professionalisation of finance processes within a growing business that is part of a wider group. Client Details My client is a privately owned, manufacturing SME. They operate as part of a wider international group. They are in a phase of professionalising and strengthening their finance function, valuing hands-on leadership, robust controls, and close collaboration with senior management. Description Oversee all financial operations within the company Manage the accounting and finance team and guide them towards achieving company objectives Drive profitability and growth by understanding and influencing key business drivers Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements Ensure compliance with regulatory laws and standards in all financial functions Develop and implement financial strategies and plans Monitor and manage company budget and finances Engage in regular financial forecasting and risk analysis Profile Commercially minded finance leader with strong technical accounting expertise Comfortable operating hands-on in an SME manufacturing environment Credible business partner to the Managing Director and Board, contributing to strategic and investment decisions Proven capability across financial reporting, budgeting, FP&A, and cashflow management Experience professionalising finance and accounting processes and controls Confident people manager, able to lead and develop a small finance team Strong communicator, effective with auditors, tax advisers, and wider group stakeholders Advanced Excel skills, with exposure to ERP/BI systems an advantage Pragmatic, detail-oriented, and proactive with a can-do attitude Job Offer Senior leadership role with genuine influence, working closely with the Managing Director and Board Opportunity to shape and professionalise the finance function within a growing manufacturing business Broad, end-to-end responsibility across finance, offering strategic exposure as well as hands-on involvement Stable, permanent position within a profitable SME that is part of a wider group Scope to lead, develop, and build a small finance team and improve systems and processes Involvement in key commercial decisions, including investment appraisal and CAPEX planning Competitive senior-level remuneration package, commensurate with experience Chance to make a visible, lasting impact in a business at an important stage of its development

About the Trust We're one of the UK's biggest charities and we care for 2,000 miles of canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs because we believe life is better by water. We're looking for people who support our cause and want to make a difference for future generations. Could this be you? Along with our waterways we also manage museums, archives and the country's third largest collection of historic buildings, as well as the nature and wildlife that calls our canals home. All of this enables us to provide wellbeing opportunities for millions of people each year. Join Our Team: Head of Culture and Inclusion Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive Our Head of Culture and Inclusion will join our team with a specific lens on cultural transformation which is key in relation to supporting our Trust vision and strategy. This role reports directly into the People Director and will be a member of the People Leadership team having one direct report (Inclusion & Diversity Manager). Working Hours & Travel This role follows 37 hours, 5 days a week, work pattern. This is a home based role, with UK wide travel to key sites. Role Overview In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for turning strategy into delivered outcomes through evidence-led programmes, strong governance, and clear accountability across leaders and teams. You will measurably strengthen an inclusive, high trust culture that enables performance and wellbeing; to increase colleague voice and engagement; and to ensure your Inclusion & Diversity ambitions translate into sustained behavioural change and business impact. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and delivery of a clear Culture & Inclusion strategy that embeds inclusion, belonging and fairness across the organisation. Drive a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring inclusive behaviours, practices and decisions are actively reviewed, measured and evolved Build and sustain trusted relationships with senior leaders, Boards and key stakeholders to influence inclusive leadership and organisational change. Partner across the organisation to ensure culture and inclusion priorities are integrated into resourcing, talent, learning, performance and reward frameworks. Operate credibly across fast paced, complex environments, balancing strategic focus with pragmatic delivery under pressure. Champion inclusive, values led behaviours at all levels, adapting communication and influence to engage diverse audiences and workforce groups. Use insight, data and qualitative feedback to assess cultural health and inclusion outcomes, translating findings into actionable improvement plans. Ensure strong governance, planning and prioritisation of Culture & Inclusion initiatives to deliver impact with pace and consistency. Act as a visible advocate for equality, diversity and inclusion, supporting leaders and teams to role model inclusive practices and decision-making. About You You are an experienced culture transformation lead with demonstrable proven outcomes which have driven cultural change and made significant business impact. Confident influencing at all levels, you combine commercial awareness with a passion for belonging, fairness and continuous improvement. Experience and Skill: Demonstrable evidence of building and delivering multi-year culture and inclusion and diversity roadmaps with measurable outcomes in complex organisations. Demonstrated mastery of listening and insight methodologies, including survey design, driver analysis, segmentation and workforce lifecycle analytics, translating insight into clear, actionable priorities. Deep expertise in inclusive leadership and systemic inclusion levers across policy, process, behaviours and environment, with a strong bias toward practical education, habit change and sustainable impact. Proven experience designing governance frameworks, KPIs and benefits realisation measures, with regular reporting and assurance to Executive teams and Boards. Confident and compelling communicator, able to craft simple, engaging narratives from complex data and influence effectively across senior stakeholders. Strong credibility and lived experience working in partnership with colleague networks and communities, ensuring authentic representation, trust and meaningful engagement. Contact & Application If you would like more information or a briefing pack, please get in touch with the recruitment team at . We encourage early applications as we may close the vacancy once we receive enough suitable candidates. What We Offer This is a middle manager role with a package commensurate. Learn more: Our values We care passionately for our waterways, and as importantly, for those who look after and use them. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive. We are striving to represent the diverse communities that we are a part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community. We want everyone to have the opportunity to perform at their best during our recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments - whether for a disability, neurodiversity, or health condition - please let us know what you need and how we can support you. We'll work with you to make any necessary changes. All of our jobs can be considered on a part time, flexible or job share basis. We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. 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Area Sales Engineer Industrial Electrical Control & Automation Excellent Negotiable Salary dependent upon experience, plus excellent benefits of Car, Pension, Buy/Sell holidays, and more. On behalf of our Client we have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Area Sales Engineer / Area Sales Manager / Sales Development Engineer, with a proven track record as a business developer and excellent salesman in the Electrical Control and Automation industry to join the team of this first class business. The Sales Engineer will be selling a range of high quality Industrial Automation products, i.e. PLC, Control Gear, Switchgear & Circuit Protection, Variable Speed Drives, Sensors, HMI and Process Instrumentation into the OEM, End User, System Integrator and Panel Builder markets throughout the South of Manchester and North Derbyshire area, including Glossop, Buxton, Stockport, Macclesfield, Altrincham and into Cheshire etc. This role suits someone who combines technical credibility with commercial drive , and who enjoys being out in front of customers solving real engineering challenges. As the successful candidate, you will have sales and technical experience in the Industrial Automation industry coupled with a record of sales success and achievement. A formal qualification in an Electrical/Electronic discipline to ONC/HND or above is desirable but not essential, you should be able to demonstrate your knowledge and sales ability otherwise. Ideally you will also have benefited from further career development training to enhance your sales skills. As is usual you will be working to achieve defined sales targets and capable of developing a personal plan in order to achieve your objectives through managing and further developing an existing portfolio of accounts whilst constantly striving to identify new avenues of business. Excellent attributes such as good organisational and communication skills, along with the ability to be an effective team player whilst enjoying a level of autonomy are essential, as are capability with Microsoft packages. Post codes used are for advertising purposes only. To register your interest contact us with an up to date CV and we will be pleased to call you for a confidential discussion. To view more of our positions click on the Rise logo at the top of this page or visit our website directly. We work across a range of business to business/B2B market sectors including Renewable Energy, Electrical, Control & Automation, Electronic, Renewable Energy, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Fluid Power, Instrumentation, Engineering services companies, Industrial Consumables, Industrial Components, Capital Equipment, Material Handling, Scientific Equipment, Petrochemical and Utilities. Rise Executive Search & Recruitment Ltd are currently working on a wide range of business to business/B2B sales positions, account management, business development and sales management roles including: Sales Manager, UK Sales Manager, National Sales Manager, Country Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager, Sales Executive, Senior Sales Executive, National Account Manager, Business Development Manager, Key Account Manager, Account Executive, National Account Executive, Sales Specialist, Global Account Manager, Sales Representative, Territory Sales, Field Sales, Client Relationship Manager, Sales Engineer, Sales Consultant, Technical Sales, Senior Sales Engineer, Export Sales, International Sales, European Sales, Branch Manager, Sales Director, Trainee Sales, Graduate Sales, Telesales, Internal Sales, Office Sales.

Private Client Tax Director Torquay £90,000 - £100,000 + Discretionary Bonus I'm working with a well-established and highly regarded accountancy firm in Torquay that is looking to appoint a Private Client Tax Director to join its growing tax team, to be based either within their Torquay or Exeter offices. This role would suit an experienced tax professional who is keen to take the next step in their career within a supportive, forward-thinking environment. You'll be responsible for delivering high-quality personal tax compliance and advisory services to a varied client base, including trusts and high-net-worth individuals. What's great about this Private Client Tax Director role? Hybrid working model Option to buy up to 5 additional days holiday Health & wellbeing benefits package Retail & gym discounts One paid volunteering day per year Your role as a Private Client Tax Director: Manage a portfolio of personal tax clients, including trusts and High-Net Worth individuals. Lead and develop a team of trust advisers, ensuring work meets legislative and ethical standards. Act as principal on a portfolio of trusts and high-net-worth clients, reviewing and signing off advice. Review trust accounts and provide technical guidance. Liaise with trustees, beneficiaries, clients, and intermediaries to deliver top-tier service. Support business development and promote firm-wide services, including financial planning. Mentor colleagues across departments to manage risk and identify opportunities. Oversee client meetings, tax planning advice, and delivery by team members. Ensure effective work allocation and departmental targets are met. Assist with the governance and operation of the trust corporation. What you'll need to succeed: ATT or CTA qualification (or equivalent), with strong and up-to-date technical knowledge. Minimum of 3 years in a Senior Manager role looking to step up, or already at Director level. STEP qualification is also desirable, but not essential. A good understanding of regulatory and compliance standards within tax. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage deadlines effectively. A professional, discreet and client-focused approach, with the ability to build rapport quickly. What next: The firm places a strong emphasis on professional development, collaboration and wellbeing, offering genuine long-term career progression. Please get in touch for further details: As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

Area Sales Engineer Industrial Electrical Control & Automation Excellent Negotiable Salary dependent upon experience, plus excellent benefits of Car, Pension, Buy/Sell holidays, and more. On behalf of our Client we have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Area Sales Engineer/Area Sales Manager with a proven track record as a business developer and excellent salesman in the Electrical Control and Automation industry to join the team of this first class business. The successful candidate will be selling a range of high quality Industrial Automation products, i.e. PLC, Control Gear, Switchgear & Circuit Protection, Variable Speed Drives, Sensors, HMI and Process Instrumentation into the OEM, End User, System Integrator and Panel Builder markets throughout the South Tyneside/Teeside area, including, Middlesbrough, Stockton on Tees, Darlington, Hartlepool, and South of the Tyne, Sunderland, which would all be suitable base locations. As an already successful Sales Engineer, Area Sales Manager, Technical Salesperson, you will have sales and technical experience in the Industrial Automation industry coupled with a record of sales success and achievement. A formal qualification in an Electrical/Electronic discipline to ONC/HND or above is desirable but not essential, you should be able to demonstrate your knowledge and sales ability otherwise. Ideally you will also have benefited from further career development training to enhance your sales skills. As is usual you will be working to achieve defined sales targets and capable of developing a personal plan in order to achieve your objectives through managing and further developing an existing portfolio of accounts whilst constantly striving to identify new avenues of business. Excellent attributes such as good organisation and communication skills, along with the ability to be an effective team player whilst enjoying a level of autonomy are essential, as are capability with Microsoft packages. Post codes used are for advertising purposes only. To register your interest contact us with an up to date CV and we will be pleased to call you for a confidential discussion. To view more of our positions click on the Rise logo at the top of this page or visit our website directly. We work across a range of business to business/B2B market sectors including Renewable Energy, Electrical, Control & Automation, Electronic, Renewable Energy, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Fluid Power, Instrumentation, Engineering services companies, Industrial Consumables, Industrial Components, Capital Equipment, Material Handling, Scientific Equipment, Petrochemical and Utilities. Rise Executive Search & Recruitment Ltd are currently working on a wide range of business to business/B2B sales positions, account management, business development and sales management roles including: Sales Manager, UK Sales Manager, National Sales Manager, Country Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager, Sales Executive, Senior Sales Executive, National Account Manager, Business Development Manager, Key Account Manager, Account Executive, National Account Executive, Sales Specialist, Global Account Manager, Sales Representative, Territory Sales, Field Sales, Client Relationship Manager, Sales Engineer, Sales Consultant, Technical Sales, Senior Sales Engineer, Export Sales, International Sales, European Sales, Branch Manager, Sales Director, Trainee Sales, Graduate Sales, Telesales, Internal Sales, Office Sales.

Description At Engine by Starling , we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. We draw upon our experience as knowledgeable bankers, and best in class technologists to become the chosen option for these banks, and preferred partners for leading consultancies. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About the role In this role within Engine's Product & Technology function, you'll run one or more subdomains in the Cards area, ensuring successful product development throughout, as well as having oversight and involvement in the creation of new cards features. You'll also work closely with the wider cards product team, including contributing to the broader cards roadmap. You'll have touch points with our existing and future clients to ensure we support them effectively. You'll enjoy problem solving, getting to the detail, and understanding how clients can make the best use of our product, whilst designing ways to improve it. Your work will span product strategy, client-facing requirements gathering & solution design, and product ownership in an Engineering context. What you'll get to do Take ownership of a best-in-class card product by scoping out breakthrough features, and owning the end-to-end delivery of your sub-domain(s) in close alignment with the Product and Engineering domain leaders. Contribute to the overall card roadmap with inputs from your subdomain(s) You'll work cross-functionally with engineers, designers, document writers, and QA to drive the design and delivery of improvements to the product that align with the vision of the business, taking into account existing and potential clients. You'll confidently and independently prioritise incoming tasks and clearly communicate 'the what' and 'the why' of each decision to both internal and external stakeholders. You'll manage deadlines and be responsible for proactively raising delivery risks that may impact our client projects. You'll develop a close relationship with our Delivery and Customer Success teams, taking the lead on assessing feature requests and client requirements as a key input into overall feature and roadmap definition. You'll work closely with our Business Development team by helping the team understand Engine's capabilities in your domain and joining early-stage Sales conversations as an SME. You will be responsible for being the champion of the feature, telling different teams and clients about the product, and adapting your style of communication and materials to different stakeholders Hear more from the team in some case studies, below, and our work with Women In Tech . Product in Practice Requirements Your background 2+ years of direct Product manager/owner experience, ideally in FinTech or with a regulated lender You have owned and delivered new features, projects or products from start to finish and have gathered clear learnings on what went well and what didn't. You've then ensured the successful in-life maintenance of the feature (or project) going forward. Strong preference that you have experience in card payments: Visa/Mastercard, card payment regulatory compliance, 3DS, mobile wallets, card processing. Experience working across different regions and jurisdictions is a plus You are comfortable leading multiple workstreams on the go as well as presenting existing and new capabilities internally and externally to clients. You have experience working directly with APIs. You have a keen eye for mobile UX and a good understanding of market trends in the cards world. You have experience of rapidly understanding problems and presenting solutions in a structured and informative manner that facilitates decision making. Your skills You're able to manage competing priorities, whilst keeping sight of the big picture and driving towards an end goal. You are intellectually and technically curious and enjoy learning what things do and how they work. You have a knack for understanding technical concepts and enjoy getting into the details with engineering and design. You have good communication skills that will be required to work with both internal and external stakeholders. You're comfortable handling ambiguity and working in a flat structure. You proactively take accountability for important and strategic activities. Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: 45 minute with someone from the team 1 hour with two more people from the team including our Technical Product Director 45 minutes with two of the senior leadership team Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. 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Associate Director - Civil Engineering An established and forward-thinking multi-disciplinary engineering Consultancy with a strong presence across Yorkshire is seeking to appoint a Chartered Civil Engineer at Associate or Director level to help lead and further develop its infrastructure offering across its Leeds and York offices. With a long-standing reputation for delivering practical, sustainable and commercially astute solutions, the practice provides integrated services across Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Building Surveying and associated disciplines, supporting clients from feasibility through to construction. This is a senior leadership opportunity suited to a Chartered Civil Engineer (ICE or equivalent) with extensive consultancy experience and a proven track record of delivering and overseeing complex infrastructure schemes. The successful individual will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the Civil Engineering team, leading projects from concept through to completion and providing technical and commercial oversight across highways, drainage, flood risk and adoptable infrastructure design. Responsibility will extend beyond project delivery to include client relationship management, business development and contributing to the sustained growth of the practice across both regional offices. The Civil Engineering teams offer expertise spanning traditional infrastructure design such as substructures, access roads and sewer layouts, alongside Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies, Contaminated Land considerations and feasibility studies for development sites. With increasing demand for innovative solutions on constrained and brownfield land, the Consultancy has built a strong track record of unlocking technically challenging sites to achieve best value. The team is experienced in addressing environmental considerations including land drainage, flood mitigation, tree retention and ecological constraints, and regularly delivers large-scale flood alleviation schemes, coastal and marine infrastructure projects, and complex drainage and highway layouts to adoptable standards. In this role, the appointed Chartered Civil Engineer will provide authoritative technical leadership on the preparation and review of Flood Risk Assessments, Sustainable Drainage System designs, and detailed road and sewer layouts, ensuring compliance with local authority, statutory and national standards. Close collaboration with Architects, Building Surveyors and fellow Engineers will be integral, particularly in supporting Planning and Building Regulation submissions. Mentoring and developing junior engineers, championing professional standards and supporting chartership progression will form a key part of the position. The Consultancy offers a collaborative and supportive environment where leadership, initiative and technical excellence are valued in equal measure. A competitive remuneration package will be offered in line with experience, together with flexible working arrangements across Leeds and York and genuine long-term progression opportunities within a stable and respected regional practice. For more information about this role, please contact Sam at Calibre Search in Leeds or click apply Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

Description Engine by Starling , was born out of Starling : the UK's first and leading digital bank. Today, Starling delivers intuitive, customer-centric tools to help over 4.6 million people and small businesses to be 'good with money'. We believe that great technology has the ability to empower customers to save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. Engine is on a mission to promote this philosophy around the world. Engine is a cloud-native, bank-built SaaS platform. We provide a comprehensive and cloud-native solution to power banks around the world, who share our ambition of building businesses designed to evolve, innovate, and meet growing customer demands. The SaaS technology platform is now available to banks, building societies and credit unions around the world, enabling them to benefit from the modern digital features and efficient back-office processes that has helped Starling to achieve its success. At Engine, we follow five guiding principles: listen, keep it simple, do the right thing, own it, and aim for greatness. Having launched in 2022, we are a rapidly-growing organisation who adopts the same agile mindset as our technology. As such, we embrace change, the reimagination of processes and have cultivated an environment where our colleagues - and partners - can design, build and collaborate openly, with a strong degree of ownership and empowerment to get things done. Hybrid Working Engine is headquartered in London, with offices in Manchester, Cardiff, Southampton in the UK and internationally Dublin, Sydney, Dubai, Toronto and New York. We have a hybrid approach to working at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our UK offices to enable in-person collaboration and interaction with your team. About the Role This role will shape our Security objectives, practices and associated policies and processes within Engine as well as lead the continuous improvement of our Information Security capabilities whilst managing a growing Information Security Team. The successful candidate will act as the liaison between Engine and Starling Bank's Information Security teams whilst also ensuring that they are the point of contact for all Information security related questions raised by Engine clients and our auditors. We're looking for a curious, versatile, adaptable and experienced information security or cyber specialist with executive presence and strong leadership skills who enjoys the challenge of a varied and collaborative role. You'll enjoy problem solving, working with a wide variety of stakeholders, and enabling us to be creative in continuing to provide innovative products and services to support our clients, and stay at the forefront of all things Information Security. What you'll get to do: Manage and maintain the Information Security Policy and Information Security Management System to ensure (i) it meets the needs of Engine, its clients, employees and other stakeholders and (ii) compliance with the relevant industry standards, regulatory and certification requirements such as ISO 27001. Oversee Engine's Information Security governance documents (processes, standards and procedures) and optimise reporting of identified threats and vulnerabilities. Oversee the process for obtaining and maintaining compliance certifications and accreditations including but not limited to ISO 27001, SOC 1, SOC 2 and PCI DSS/3DS through engagement with internal teams and our external auditors. Maintain the Information Security Risk Register; identifying, assessing and mitigating information security risks (including security risks related to third-parties and partners) and ensuring coherence with Engine's Risk Management framework. Act as a point of contact for all Information Security related client queries and issues; providing expert opinion and communication during initial client conversations, RFPs, RFIs, delivery and throughout the client lifecycle. Act as an Information Security point of contact for Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery; this includes responsibility for initiation and execution of cyber business impact analysis. Advise the wider organisation on compliance and governance requirements. Oversee Incident Response related to Information Security and ensure coherence and collaboration with the broader Technology response capability. Liaise with external bodies and organisations to keep abreast of the threat landscape, emerging trends, technologies and legislation that have an impact on Information Security. Assist as necessary to investigate security breaches and pursue associated disciplinary and legal matters. Lead and manage a team of subject matter experts to ensure Information Security is managed effectively throughout the IT service delivery lifecycle, addressing client needs. Promote security awareness by collaborating with the relevant teams to provide training and awareness to the wider Engine organisation. Requirements deep understanding and knowledge of cyber security principles, security standards and regulatory compliance and its application in a wide variety of organisations with a strong risk culture. experience in a business facing security role, ideally in an Information Security Director, BISO, CISO or similar capacity strong business acumen and commercial awareness with previous experience in a senior client-facing role or similar. be a self starter / self motivated with the ability to lead, inspire and drive change through an organisation. have the ability to be pragmatic while balancing the needs of Engine against security. ability to work with a variety of stakeholders across all levels and can adapt communication style to different stakeholders. have an ability to think and plan strategically and systematically while recognising the need to deliver to the business requirements. have previous experience working in a complex IT organisation encompassing service delivery, application development and IT infrastructure. an understanding of best practice within Information Security and risk management including standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, Cyber Essentials and COBIT. an understanding of legislation and regulations that impact information Security. E.g. Data Protection Act and GDPR, Freedom of Information Act, PCI DSS. Have previous experience in leading, developing and motivating a team of subject matter experts. An understanding of current and emerging threats and countermeasures and the organisational challenges to addressing these threats. A good practical knowledge of security technologies and wider business solutions including Identity and access management, SIEM, remote working and cloud technologies. Experience of working in a banking or financial services environment would be beneficial. ISC2 CISSP or ISACA CISM, ISACA CRISC, CISA or Open FAIR qualifications would be beneficial. Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial video interview with Engine's deputy CTO (45 minutes) A secondary, deeper interview, with Engine CTO and Starling Group CISO (75-90 minutes) Final interview with Engine's CEO and Chief of Staff (45 minutes) Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status . click apply for full job details

About Us We are part of International Airlines Group (IAG), one of the world's leading airline groups and owner of some of the biggest brands in the sky. IAG Transform provides creative and innovative solutions to drive sustainable transformation by delivering procurement and airline services, as well as group-wide systems across IAG. Each operating company benefits from the Transform centralised model, driving efficiencies, automation, and economies of scale. Purpose of the role The Cognitive Automation Factory Ecosystem and Operations Lead is a senior leadership role responsible for the end-to-end operational performance, ecosystem management, and strategic evolution of the Group's Cognitive Automation Factory. This role is effectively the operational backbone and successor-level counterpart to the Head of Cognitive Automation. It ensures that the CAF operates as a high-performance, multi-technology, multi-partner industrial engine capable of delivering 8-figure business benefits through applied AI and automation. The successful candidate will combine deep automation expertise, enterprise-grade delivery leadership, and strong commercial acumen to: Lead large, blended teams (internal and external) Engage senior stakeholders across operating companies Manage strategic technology and delivery partners Own operational governance, standards, and performance metrics Drive sustainable, measurable EBIT impact Your responsibilities 1. Factory Leadership & Operational Excellence Lead the operational performance of the Cognitive Automation Factory across the Group. Industrialise AI and automation delivery through standardised engineering practices, governance, quality controls and reusable frameworks. Ensure predictable, high-quality delivery across multiple concurrent programmes and products. Own delivery economics, capacity planning, utilisation, and multi-shore optimisation. 2. Business Value & Benefits Realisation Ensure all AI and automation initiatives are anchored in measurable business value. Track and govern realised vs. forecast benefits (cost-out, productivity, error reduction, revenue enablement). Act as a senior escalation point for underperforming initiatives. Partner with Finance and OpCo stakeholders to validate tangible benefits delivered. 3. Ecosystem & Partner Management Lead and optimise a blended ecosystem of strategic partners and internal engineering squads. Manage commercial performance, contractual KPIs, and delivery standards. Ensure knowledge transfer and capability uplift within the internal team. Maintain a competitive, scalable, and innovation-led partner model. 4. Technology & Architecture Governance Provide senior oversight across the automation and AI technology stack, including: o RPA platforms (e.g., UiPath, Power Automate) o AWS-based cloud-native architectureso Agentic AI frameworks (Agent Core, LangChain, LangGraph) o Large Language Models (multi-model strategy) o Orchestration frameworks and event-driven architectures o Document AI and extraction (e.g., Berdock)o EVAL frameworks and LLM evaluation methodologies o Observability, monitoring and guardrails for AI agents Ensure scalable, secure, compliant and production-grade solutions. Champion best practices in AI governance, risk management, and model lifecycle management. 5. Senior Stakeholder Engagement Engage senior leaders across operating companies at Director and C-level. Translate AI and automation capabilities into business language. Influence prioritisation decisions and roadmap alignment across the Group. Represent the CAF in senior governance forums. 6. Talent & Capability Development Build and mentor high-performing automation and AI delivery leaders. Establish clear career paths and succession planning within the CAF. Foster a culture of engineering excellence, accountability, and measurable impact. Drive continuous capability uplift across RPA, AI, and agentic systems. Your skills, experience and qualifications Essential Experience 12+ years' experience in enterprise technology delivery, with at least 7+ years leading large-scale automation or AI programmes. Proven track record of delivering significant, tangible business benefits through applied AI and automation. Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams combining internal staff and strategic delivery partners. Experience operating at senior stakeholder level (Director/C-level engagement). Strong commercial acumen, including budget ownership and benefits tracking. Technical Depth (Non-Hands-On but Credible) The candidate must have sufficient depth to challenge architects and engineers credibly, even if not coding daily. Demonstrated expertise in: RPA platforms such as UiPath and Power Automate Cloud-native architectures (preferably AWS) Agentic AI frameworks (LangChain, LangGraph, agent orchestration) Multi-LLM strategies and model selection EVAL frameworks for LLM/agent performance Observability, logging, guardrails and governance for AI agents Workflow orchestration and integration patterns Enterprise-grade security and compliance considerations for AI systems Desirable Experience within aviation, transportation, logistics, or other complex operational industries. Experience scaling an AI or automation factory model. Exposure to regulated environments. Knowledge of EU AI Act and enterprise AI governance frameworks. Personal Attributes Strategic thinker with strong operational discipline. Calm under pressure in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. Commercially sharp, data-driven, and outcome-oriented. High credibility with both engineers and executives. Not dazzled by hype. Focused on value. What we offer The chance to enjoy a challenging career in an exciting, fast-moving environment in a dynamic industry. The opportunity to work in a multi-cultural environment with great offices in many locations. We support our people in maintaining work/life balance, as well as providing the many benefits one would expect from a global organisation, including health insurance, pension and performance bonuses. We are an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law