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Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Senior Legal Counsel - Contracts Our Mission We're on a mission to be a force for good in lending. Throughout our almost 30-year history, we've consistently been recognised as a great place to work; in 2026, Capital One was officially ranked 9th in the UK's Best Workplaces list. Hear from our team about what it's like working at Capital One UK. About the role Capital One is seeking an experienced in house commercial contracts solicitor to join our dynamic UK Legal Team. As a financial institution, ensuring robust supplier contracts is essential, and our Contracts team plays a vital role in managing risk across third party engagements. Reporting to the Head of UK Contracts, you will provide expert legal advice to business teams on a range of supplier contracts-including outsourcing, SaaS, and technology agreements-as well as broader commercial matters. If you are a collaborative team player with strong commercial acumen, excellent communication skills, and robust contract drafting experience, this role offers an exciting next step in your career. What you'll do Draft and negotiate contracts: Prepare, review, and negotiate complex agreements, including SaaS, technology, outsourcing, software licences, NDAs, and variations. Manage business workstreams: Partner with key internal stakeholders and supplier managers to seamlessly integrate legal requirements and ensure timely project delivery. Advise on legal and regulatory risk: Evaluate strategic and regulatory risks-such as data protection and outsourcing requirements-collaborating with legal specialists where necessary. Support and mentor the team: Supervise and mentor junior team members on contract negotiation, legal research, and workload management. Maintain relationships and compliance: Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, monitor legislative changes, manage outside counsel, and strictly uphold contract policies. The skills and experience you need Professional qualification: Qualified solicitor with substantial post qualification experience (PQE) in commercial law. Commercial contracting background: Proven expertise in drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts, with in house or financial services experience strongly preferred. Regulatory and legal domain knowledge: Strong practical understanding of data protection law, alongside the ability to navigate emerging risk areas such as AI terms, IP, and TUPE. Track record of delivery: Demonstrated experience managing multiple workstreams and delivering high quality results within a fast paced environment. Stakeholder management: Proven ability to build trusted relationships with cross functional teams, external counsel, and third party suppliers. Recommended Skills Strategic problem solving: Ability to apply strategic thinking to help the business navigate complex challenges and commercial risks. Tailored communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt your style to suit technical, legal, or executive audiences. Prioritisation and agility: Exceptional workload management and organisation skills, with the flexibility to adapt quickly to changing business needs. Collaboration and team leadership: Strong interpersonal skills for mentoring junior colleagues and working effectively within multi disciplinary teams. Digital mindset: A forward thinking approach to leveraging digital tools and technological solutions to optimise legal advice and contract drafting. Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position based in our Nottingham office. We embrace a hybrid approach to work. You'll spend three days a week in the office (Tuesday Thursday), with Monday and Friday being dedicated work from home days. Our offices are designed to inspire and support you. At our Nottingham head office, you'll find an on site gym, restaurant and dedicated Learning Loft. Our London office boasts a rooftop running track and coffee bar. What's in it for you We invest in the growth of our people alongside our business. You will have extensive opportunities to learn and develop your career, including access to up to £5,000 in funding for external qualifications. In addition to career development, our comprehensive benefits package is designed to grow with you, ensuring your wellbeing is prioritised at every stage of your career: Wealth & Future: Competitive pension and performance based bonus schemes. Holidays: Start with 25 days of annual leave, increasing with tenure. Need more? You have the option to buy 5 additional days. Health: Access premium care through our private medical insurance. Family Support: We champion your milestones with enhanced parental leave. A full list of our benefits is available here. What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging at our core. We empower our associates to do great work by creating an inclusive culture-one that values diverse perspectives, foster collaboration and encourages innovative ideas-and a place where associates of all backgrounds can thrive by bringing their most authentic selves to work. We call this our Culture of Belonging, and it rests at the heart of our business. Our associate led Business Resource Groups were created to help support our diverse population and include over 10 groups across our offices. Because each Business Resource Group is as unique as the population it serves, they offer a range of activities, networking opportunities, special events and learning programmes to associates. All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). At Capital One, we're building a leading information based technology company. Still founder led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit.

CFO PE Backed Premium Consumer Retail Brand Manchester Harmonic are delighted to be partnering with one of the UK's biggest consumer success stories in the search for their next CFO. HQ'd in the North West, our client has built a substantial portfolio of consumer brands and technology-enabled businesses, with operations spanning commerce, fulfilment, digital platforms and international markets. Following a period of significant growth, investment and organisational evolution, the business is entering an important next phase. The Board is seeking a high-calibre Chief Financial Officer to help shape that next chapter, strengthening financial performance and discipline while supporting strategic growth, operational transformation and long-term value creation. This is a broad and highly influential CFO mandate. The successful candidate will work closely with the CEO, Board and senior leadership team, combining strategic input with rigorous financial management and a strong commercial orientation. The role will suit an experienced finance leader who is comfortable operating in a fast-moving, complex environment and who brings the credibility to engage with the Board, investors and external stakeholders while remaining close to the operational drivers of the business. Duties: Act as a key strategic partner to the CEO and Board, helping define and execute the Group's long-term strategy. Identify opportunities to improve profitability, cash generation, returns and shareholder value. Provide rigorous challenge and insight across major strategic and investment decisions Lead the Group's finance function and maintain the highest standards of financial control, reporting and governance. Own budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning and performance management. Ensure high-quality, timely and commercially relevant financial information is available to the Board and executive team Lead relationship with a range of key financial stakeholders. Develop and articulate financial narrative around the Group's strategy, performance and prospects. Oversee results, market communications and investor engagement alongside the CEO and Board. Maintain strong relationships with banking, audit, legal and professional advisers. Establish clear performance metrics and ensure meaningful follow-through against targets. Use technology, data and automation to modernise the finance function and improve decision support. Provide the Board and Audit Committee with clear, balanced and independent financial insight. Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing finance organisation. Develop succession, capability and organisational depth within the finance function. Key characteristics: Strong track record of AI / transformation success Strategic and commercially minded Compelling communicator who can build confidence across multiple stakeholders Driven by transformation and continuous improvement. Clear judgement and ability able to navigate competing priorities Team mentorship emphasis to develop strong finance team Prepared to challenge established thinking and bring an objective perspective. Salary: £120,000 - £160,000 + equity + benefits Location: Manchester (Hybrid) At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience, plus a 14.5% pension contribution and a relocation package where applicable. Shape the future of information security for one of the world's most important organisations supporting biomedical research. At UK Biobank, information security isn't simply about protecting systems, it's about safeguarding one of the world's most valuable health research resources. Our data is trusted by more than 22,000 approved researchers across over 60 countries, helping advance our understanding of cancer, dementia, cardiovascular disease, mental health and hundreds of other conditions. Protecting that trust while enabling scientific discovery is fundamental to everything we do. We're entering one of the most significant periods of technology transformation in our history. As we continue to invest in modern cloud platforms, AI-enabled services, new digital capabilities and our £127.6 million headquarters at Manchester Science Park, we're looking for a Director of Information Security to lead the next phase of our information security maturity. This isn't a role focused on maintaining an established security function. It's an opportunity to shape and define a world-class capability Can you do it? As Director of Information Security, you'll report directly to our Chief Technology Officer and provide strategic leadership for information security across UK Biobank. You'll be responsible for ensuring our governance, cyber security, identity management, business continuity, and risk management capabilities continue to evolve alongside an increasingly complex threat landscape. Working closely with colleagues across Data and Technology, Legal, and the wider organisation, you'll embed security into organisational decision-making, providing confidence that our platforms remain secure, resilient, and compliant while continuing to support innovation and world-leading research. This is a unique opportunity to build on the strong foundations already in place while leading the next phase of UK Biobank's security maturity. As we continue our wider technology transformation, you'll shape the organisation's security strategy, strengthen operational capability, and help embed security into every aspect of our cloud platforms, digital services, AI initiatives, and future technologies. You'll lead a growing Information Security function, with the opportunity to develop capability, evolve the team, and foster a positive security culture across the organisation. Working at both strategic and operational levels, you'll influence Executive Leadership and Board discussions while providing the leadership needed to respond to emerging threats, manage organisational risk, and ensure security enables innovation rather than becoming a barrier to it. This is a unique and rare opportunity to shape the future of information security within one of the world's leading biomedical research organisations, protecting data that supports thousands of researchers across the globe while helping deliver the next generation of scientific discovery. You will be responsible for Developing, implementing, and creating a comprehensive information security strategy, providing direction and support to ensure effective implementation of security controls. Conducting regular risk assessments, audits, tests, and modelling to identify and evaluate vulnerabilities and potential threats. Providing regular updates to the executive leadership team and represent information security at board, audit, and governance committees Establishing metrics and enforcing information security policies, procedures, and guidelines aligned with standards and frameworks, particularly ISO27001 and the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework, as well as regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Ensuring that critical data and assets have been identified, classified, and subject to appropriate controls, including for handling, ownership, and destruction. Leading the organisation's response to major cyber incidents, including providing out-of-hours and crisis-level support when required. Promoting and communicating a culture of security awareness so all staff understand their role in maintaining information security. Managing the Information Security budget, setting investment priorities, and contributing to financial planning. Is this 'you'? To be successful, you will have: Significant experience in information security management, with a proven track record of leadership in the field. Relevant industry certifications, preferably CISSP, CISM, or CCISO. Strong knowledge of information security standards, frameworks, and best practices. Previous experience of ISO270001 is a key requirement. A clear understanding of the laws and regulations associated with controlling and processing personal data, directing organisation responses to cyber incidents. Strong knowledge and understanding of the cyber threat landscape. Experience securing cloud environments with a knowledge of the vulnerability detection tools and security services available in AWS and /or MS Azure. Experience of deploying controls across networking, end-user compute, identity and access management, software development, and business operations to minimise the likelihood of security incidents. Experience of recruiting specialist staff, building teams, and developing existing colleagues through training, coaching and mentoring. Working hours are 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with 3 days onsite and hybrid working available. The role will be based at Greenheys, Manchester Science Park's headquarters. Our passion for diversity and equality means creating a work environment for all employees that is welcoming, respectful, engaging, and enriched with opportunities for personal and professional development. We actively welcome applications from people with disabilities, long-term health conditions, neurodivergent candidates, and those with diverse thinking styles. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and in the workplace so that everyone can perform at their best. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Tommy Wilson at so we can support you. Your Wellbeing Matters to Us Colleagues at UK Biobank often highlight feeling supported, included, and connected to meaningful work, with wellbeing and work-life balance genuinely valued across teams. We're proud to offer a benefits package that supports your health, financial security, and development from day one: Currently 14.5% employer contribution to the USS Pension Scheme Healthcare Cash Plan to help cover everyday healthcare costs ️ 30 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays Buy up to 5 additional days' annual leave through our Holiday Buy Scheme A paid day off for your birthday Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental pay Hybrid and flexible working for many office-based roles Up to 6 months' full sick pay ️ Free on-site gym Subsidised lunch when working on site ️ Life Assurance Cycle to Work Scheme Season Ticket Loan Training and development opportunities, including a £500 annual personal development allowance Paid professional subscriptions, where applicable ️ Employee Discounts Portal Wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme Free annual flu vaccination and Hepatitis B vaccination, where applicable An active social committee with regular social events Free on-site parking Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) The job advert closing date may change, so early applications are encouraged. About UK Biobank UK Biobank is a large-scale biomedical database and research resource containing in-depth genetic and health information from half a million UK participants. The database, the largest and most comprehensive of its kind in the world, is anonymised and made widely accessible by UK Biobank to global researchers who use it to find new scientific discoveries about common and life-threatening diseases - such as cancer, heart disease and stroke which strike in mid-later life. UK Biobank is an innovative organisation with over 350 staff across four sites in the UK that fosters an engaging environment and supports the development of our staff. Our dedicated teams work alongside the world's leading biomedical scientists in our joint mission to improve public health.

We are looking for a commercially focused and professional Business Development Lead with deep relationships across the NHS and Digital Health for this senior and high-impact role. You will play a pivotal role in identifying, engaging, and qualifying new opportunities, turning initial conversations into trusted partnerships and strategic growth. Working closely with the Chief Revenue Officer , you will be a key contributor to our client's commercial strategy and future success, influencing how they engage with the market and driving long-term growth. Our client is a Healthcare Services organisation with a singular focus on delivering exceptional solutions and services to the NHS and Healthcare System providers. Due to an exciting period of growth, they are looking to expand their team. The team is composed of professionals who bring extensive experience within the NHS, ensuring that their solutions are tailored to meet the unique needs of the healthcare sector. They have a deep understanding of the NHS, combined with real commitment to improving patient care, positioning them as a trusted partner for healthcare providers. Key Responsibilities Lead Generation & Qualification Identify and research new markets and organisations aligned with the growth strategy. Build relationships at senior levels within NHS Trusts, ICBs, and Health Technology partners. Qualify inbound and outbound opportunities based on commercial and strategic fit. Opportunity Development Engage early with decision-makers to understand their needs and priorities. Shape and articulate value propositions aligned to customer objectives. Support bid development and solution design with internal teams. Sales & CRM Collaboration Work closely with the CRO and Sales Team to prioritise leads and align efforts with revenue goals. Maintain accurate and up-to-date information in the CRM system, including pipeline status and key contacts. Market & Competitor Intelligence Stay attuned to NHS policy, funding priorities, and digital transformation trends. Provide insight and feedback to inform commercial positioning and product strategy. Relationship Building Act as a credible ambassador at senior stakeholder meetings and sector events. Cultivate long-term partnerships that strengthens reputation and market presence. Skills and Experience Established network and strong credibility within the NHS and/or Digital Health sector. Demonstrable success in business development or lead generation roles. Exceptional commercial judgement and ability to influence senior decision-makers. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Experience using CRM systems and managing sales pipelines. Entrepreneurial mindset with the discipline to manage complex sales processes. Skilled communicator who builds trust quickly and sustains meaningful relationships. Working Style & Behaviours Operates with integrity, professionalism, and commercial accountability. Collaborative and adaptable. Able to work across teams with clarity and purpose. Proactive, organised, and responsive to opportunities or risks. Collaborative and aligned with the company's values and purpose. We offer: Extremely competitive salary, OTE/Bonus and benefits package. Opportunities for professional development and advancement. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Collaborative and inclusive work environment. Chance to make a meaningful impact on healthcare systems and patient care. Work-from-anywhere allowance (up to 10 days annually). Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support. Access to a rewards and discounts platform. Please note, to be considered for this role, you must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom without company sponsorship. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

We are looking for a commercially focused and professional Business Development Lead with deep relationships across the NHS and Digital Health for this senior and high-impact role. You will play a pivotal role in identifying, engaging, and qualifying new opportunities, turning initial conversations into trusted partnerships and strategic growth. Working closely with the Chief Revenue Officer , you will be a key contributor to our client's commercial strategy and future success, influencing how they engage with the market and driving long-term growth. Our client is a Healthcare Services organisation with a singular focus on delivering exceptional solutions and services to the NHS and Healthcare System providers. Due to an exciting period of growth, they are looking to expand their team. The team is composed of professionals who bring extensive experience within the NHS, ensuring that their solutions are tailored to meet the unique needs of the healthcare sector. They have a deep understanding of the NHS, combined with real commitment to improving patient care, positioning them as a trusted partner for healthcare providers. Key Responsibilities Lead Generation & Qualification Identify and research new markets and organisations aligned with the growth strategy. Build relationships at senior levels within NHS Trusts, ICBs, and Health Technology partners. Qualify inbound and outbound opportunities based on commercial and strategic fit. Opportunity Development Engage early with decision-makers to understand their needs and priorities. Shape and articulate value propositions aligned to customer objectives. Support bid development and solution design with internal teams. Sales & CRM Collaboration Work closely with the CRO and Sales Team to prioritise leads and align efforts with revenue goals. Maintain accurate and up-to-date information in the CRM system, including pipeline status and key contacts. Market & Competitor Intelligence Stay attuned to NHS policy, funding priorities, and digital transformation trends. Provide insight and feedback to inform commercial positioning and product strategy. Relationship Building Act as a credible ambassador at senior stakeholder meetings and sector events. Cultivate long-term partnerships that strengthens reputation and market presence. Skills and Experience Established network and strong credibility within the NHS and/or Digital Health sector. Demonstrable success in business development or lead generation roles. Exceptional commercial judgement and ability to influence senior decision-makers. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Experience using CRM systems and managing sales pipelines. Entrepreneurial mindset with the discipline to manage complex sales processes. Skilled communicator who builds trust quickly and sustains meaningful relationships. Working Style & Behaviours Operates with integrity, professionalism, and commercial accountability. Collaborative and adaptable. Able to work across teams with clarity and purpose. Proactive, organised, and responsive to opportunities or risks. Collaborative and aligned with the company's values and purpose. We offer: Extremely competitive salary, OTE/Bonus and benefits package. Opportunities for professional development and advancement. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Collaborative and inclusive work environment. Chance to make a meaningful impact on healthcare systems and patient care. Work-from-anywhere allowance (up to 10 days annually). Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support. Access to a rewards and discounts platform. Please note, to be considered for this role, you must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom without company sponsorship. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Ecologist Location: Brecon Salary : £34,434 - £36,363 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent Full Time (37 hours per week) Closing Date: 1st of September 2026 JOB DESCRIPTION Corporately, the post holder will assist the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority with the delivery of practical works with the delivery of practical works aimed at achieving the conservation and enhancement of the Park s wildlife, natural beauty and cultural heritage. Activities will be aligned with overarching frames of reference such as the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act, Nature Recovery Action Plan (national and local), Environmental Governance Act, Sustainable Farming Scheme, Ffermio Bro, 30x30 targets Y Dofodol y Bannau (National Park Management Plan) and its missions. Functionally, the Ecologist will be guided by the Senior Nature Recovery Officers as part of the Nature Recovery Team. The post holder will assist the Nature Recovery Team in the planning and implementation of ecological conservation initiatives to achieve effective nature recovery, mitigation and restoration of habitats, species, and landscape features within the National Park. Work will be conducted collaboratively with all relevant BBNPA staff and other key stakeholders in achieving this, ensuring that all works are achieved according to the aims, objectives and policies of the BBNPA MAIN DUTIES Assist the Nature Recovery Team and other key officers to: Contribute to and assist with the long-term nature recovery and management of BBNPA-owned land and other landscapes, designated sites and features, and priority habitats and species within the National Park. Prepare and implement relevant reports, site management plans, action plans and other materials based on ecological surveys and scientific observation. Survey, monitor and evaluate features of nature conservation interest in habitats and sites. Liaise with other organisations and BBNPA staff to promote strong working relationships and effective communication. Respond to enquiries from the public and offer ecological advice to colleagues, residents, landowners, councils and other bodies as appropriate. Ensure that all advice, policy and guidance that is provided is consistent with current international, national and local advice, policy, guidance, legislation and best practice. Support other officers and Members of the Authority by providing knowledge and skills which help educate and raise awareness of ecological issues affecting the National Park. Maintain effective paper and digital records. Maintain and develop professional knowledge and skills, especially with regard to knowledge of developments in policy, legislation and international regulations. Any other duty, appropriate to the grade and nature of the post, as occasionally required by the Chief Executive PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential Criteria: Educated to degree level with at least 2:2 honours or equivalent in ecology or a similar environmental subject or equivalent experience in the public and / or non-governmental sector A minimum of 2 years of proven experience, ideally within a protected area or local planning authority or conservation organisation Working knowledge and understanding of legislation, policy and guidance affecting ecology and nature recovery Excellent interpersonal, oral and written presentation skills, able and willing to speak and operate with authority and confidence, representing the organisation in public The ability to conduct field surveys and willingness to work extensively in the field, often in adverse weather conditions and at field sites inaccessible by road Good understanding of current issues affecting the natural environment and how features thereof can be conserved, restored and enhanced; good understanding of where to source the relevant expert advice from Computer-literate, familiar with the usual suite of Microsoft applications including SharePoint and Teams as well as basic data management Able to plan and organise work effectively, ensuring that outputs are of a high quality and to schedule Good team member, willing to share thoughts and ideas with colleagues and other individuals and organisations Willingness to undertake occasional evening and/or weekend work with time off in lieu as and when required A valid and full driving licence Welsh language Level 1 Desirable Criteria: A working Knowledge of geographic information and spatial modelling systems (GIS) or a willingness to develop these skills Welsh language Level 2 Please note: If you do not meet the Welsh language Requirements specified, then the Authority offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these requirements during your employment with us. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Location: Glasgow (hybrid working - 3 days onsite) Duration: 12 months Vetting: SC security clearance will be required Essesntial Skills Executive Leadership: Minimum of 3 years' experience in an executive security leadership role, demonstrating strategic impact and operational excellence in environments dealing with high-value or highly sensitive information. Substantial industry experience in a highly regulated environment, with deep understanding of the challenges in securing sensitive information assets. Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to communicate complex security issues effectively to senior stakeholders, security peers, and technical experts. Continuous Improvement: Proven commitment to driving innovation and excellence in security practices and organisational culture, with an emphasis on balancing security needs with useability and reducing user friction. Technical Mastery: Knowledge of security frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST, and/or NCSC guidance), security risk management, security architecture, and best practices for safeguarding sensitive assets. Regulatory Compliance: Familiarity with UK legislation, standards, and protocols. Incident Management: Demonstrable capability in managing complex security incidents. Desirable Criteria Relevant professional certifications (such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent). Experience of collaborating with a range of executive functions and multi-agency security operations. Established network within the UK cyber security community. Experience of major digital transformation and secure adoption of cloud or emerging technologies in a highly regulated sector. Our client operates hybrid working into Glasgow office 3 days per week, occasional client site visits will be required into London.

A national regulation body in the UK is seeking a Chief Digital and Information Officer to lead their digital transformation and enhance service delivery. The successful candidate will drive strategic leadership in technology integration, oversee information governance, and manage stakeholder relationships. Applicants should have a strong background in cybersecurity and digital strategy, complemented by effective communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary up to £175,000 and a dynamic working environment with flexible arrangements.