Description Point of contact for client liaison, interact with Depots to produce maximum productivity and utilisation of plant, equipment and resources. Oversee all day-to-day activities on client schemes and relay back to Depot managers on requirements and Progress. Key Responsibilities GTM Point of contact for Client, Attend client site visits / complete site surveys, Responsible for checking all click apply for full job details
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
Description Point of contact for client liaison, interact with Depots to produce maximum productivity and utilisation of plant, equipment and resources. Oversee all day-to-day activities on client schemes and relay back to Depot managers on requirements and Progress. Key Responsibilities GTM Point of contact for Client, Attend client site visits / complete site surveys, Responsible for checking all click apply for full job details
Volunteering Development Manager Salary: £28,980 - £30,475 per annum Contract: Fixed term until 31 March 2029 - with likelihood of extension Hours: 35 hours (full time) Based: Compass House OX2 (or nearest BBOWT office), Hybrid working available, with travel across the three counties - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire The Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust has a vision for "more nature everywhere, for everyone". We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. This includes you being comfortable bringing your whole self to work, and us co-working with the diverse communities we serve to ensure we are meeting everyone's needs. What you'll be doing: Working across BBOWT teams and with external stakeholders, the Volunteering Development Manager will help build a skilled and connected diverse volunteer community all working together for nature's recovery, whether at centres managed by BBOWT or within communities throughout our counties. What we're looking for: With experience of working with volunteers, you will use your person-centred approach to ensure that volunteers are supported to develop knowledge, skills and confidence to have a better volunteering experience whilst playing their part for nature's recovery. You will recognise the strengths of a diverse volunteering community and be able to effectively communicate, influence and coach, to authentically engage stakeholders. For all your hard work you can expect a great rewards package in return. In addition to being part of a friendly, skilled and knowledgeable team, passionate about making a difference, when you work for us, you'll also receive: Generous annual leave entitlement with paid birthday leave, balance days, urgent personal business leave and generous occupational sick pay Enhanced maternity, paternity, and family-friendly policies Flexible working to achieve work-life balance Salary exchange pension with generous employer contribution Learning & Development Programme for all Wellbeing initiatives including qualified Mental Health First Aiders, YuLife benefit package - access to immediate and confidential help for any work, health, or life matters; 3x life assurance, online GP access, discounts and trade YuCoin points for gift cards Salary sacrifice Cycle scheme & Electric Vehicle scheme Membership to BBOWT's, and The Wildlife Trusts', Staff Network Groups for social interaction, peer support, mentoring and personal development The closing time and date for applications is 11.59pm on Monday 23rd November 2026 . First interview will take place on Thursday 3rd December online. Second interview will take place on Thursday 10th December at our Maidenhead office: Hasker House, Cherry Garden Lane, Maidenhead, Berks, SL6 3LJ. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. We want our people to be as diverse as nature, so we particularly encourage applications from people who are underserved within the communities in which we operate. This includes people from visible ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities (including those who are neurodivergent), the LGBTQ+ community, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and younger people. We are committed to creating an organisation that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. BBOWT values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We want every candidate to have the best chance of success as part of this process. In order to do this, we know that some candidates will need reasonable adjustments. You will be able to contact BBOWT Recruitment Team if there are any reasonable adjustments we can provide during the recruitment process, including completing your application. No agencies please.
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
Volunteering Development Manager Salary: £28,980 - £30,475 per annum Contract: Fixed term until 31 March 2029 - with likelihood of extension Hours: 35 hours (full time) Based: Compass House OX2 (or nearest BBOWT office), Hybrid working available, with travel across the three counties - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire The Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust has a vision for "more nature everywhere, for everyone". We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. This includes you being comfortable bringing your whole self to work, and us co-working with the diverse communities we serve to ensure we are meeting everyone's needs. What you'll be doing: Working across BBOWT teams and with external stakeholders, the Volunteering Development Manager will help build a skilled and connected diverse volunteer community all working together for nature's recovery, whether at centres managed by BBOWT or within communities throughout our counties. What we're looking for: With experience of working with volunteers, you will use your person-centred approach to ensure that volunteers are supported to develop knowledge, skills and confidence to have a better volunteering experience whilst playing their part for nature's recovery. You will recognise the strengths of a diverse volunteering community and be able to effectively communicate, influence and coach, to authentically engage stakeholders. For all your hard work you can expect a great rewards package in return. In addition to being part of a friendly, skilled and knowledgeable team, passionate about making a difference, when you work for us, you'll also receive: Generous annual leave entitlement with paid birthday leave, balance days, urgent personal business leave and generous occupational sick pay Enhanced maternity, paternity, and family-friendly policies Flexible working to achieve work-life balance Salary exchange pension with generous employer contribution Learning & Development Programme for all Wellbeing initiatives including qualified Mental Health First Aiders, YuLife benefit package - access to immediate and confidential help for any work, health, or life matters; 3x life assurance, online GP access, discounts and trade YuCoin points for gift cards Salary sacrifice Cycle scheme & Electric Vehicle scheme Membership to BBOWT's, and The Wildlife Trusts', Staff Network Groups for social interaction, peer support, mentoring and personal development The closing time and date for applications is 11.59pm on Monday 23rd November 2026 . First interview will take place on Thursday 3rd December online. Second interview will take place on Thursday 10th December at our Maidenhead office: Hasker House, Cherry Garden Lane, Maidenhead, Berks, SL6 3LJ. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. We want our people to be as diverse as nature, so we particularly encourage applications from people who are underserved within the communities in which we operate. This includes people from visible ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities (including those who are neurodivergent), the LGBTQ+ community, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and younger people. We are committed to creating an organisation that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. BBOWT values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We want every candidate to have the best chance of success as part of this process. In order to do this, we know that some candidates will need reasonable adjustments. You will be able to contact BBOWT Recruitment Team if there are any reasonable adjustments we can provide during the recruitment process, including completing your application. No agencies please.
If you've reached the stage in your practice career where you're looking for more than just another portfolio to manage, this could be exactly the opportunity you've been waiting for. As a Practice Accountant / Client Manager , working with this firm based on the northern side of Leeds, you'll have the chance to build long-term relationships with owner-managed businesses, become a trusted adviser, and play a genuine part in shaping the future of a growing accountancy practice. You'll enjoy the freedom to work proactively with clients, develop and mentor a talented team, and influence the way the practice continues to evolve. This is a role where your ideas are valued, your expertise is recognised, and your career progression isn't limited by rigid structures. Whether you're already working as a Practice Accountant / Client Manager or you're ready to step into a broader client-facing leadership role, you'll find an environment that encourages professional growth, flexible working, and a healthy work-life balance while delivering meaningful advice that makes a real difference to clients. Role Overview Manage a varied portfolio of owner-managed business clients. Build trusted client relationships and provide proactive accountancy and tax advice. Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team. Review accounts and tax work to ensure quality and compliance. Support business development through networking and identifying opportunities. Drive improvements to systems, processes and client service. Manage workflow to ensure deadlines are consistently achieved. The Ideal Candidate ACA or ACCA qualified, or equivalent. Previous experience managing a portfolio within an accountancy practice. Confident communicating with clients and building lasting relationships. Enjoys developing and supporting junior team members. Strong technical knowledge across accounts and taxation. Commercially aware with a proactive approach to client service. Audit exposure would be beneficial but is not essential. What's on Offer £50,000 - £60,000 Hybrid and flexible working. Profit-related bonus scheme. Minimum 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with additional loyalty days. Employee benefits portal with discounts and 24/7 GP access. Free financial coaching and mortgage advice. Structured career development and ongoing professional training. Regular social events and wellbeing support. Register your interest by applying today or call Richard Davies or Luke Scale on to discuss this opportunity further, always in complete confidence. Addington Ball is a specialist finance and accounting recruitment consultancy covering the Midlands and Northern Home Counties. We are a member of TEAM and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Job ref - ABJ/261456 - Practice Accountant .
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
If you've reached the stage in your practice career where you're looking for more than just another portfolio to manage, this could be exactly the opportunity you've been waiting for. As a Practice Accountant / Client Manager , working with this firm based on the northern side of Leeds, you'll have the chance to build long-term relationships with owner-managed businesses, become a trusted adviser, and play a genuine part in shaping the future of a growing accountancy practice. You'll enjoy the freedom to work proactively with clients, develop and mentor a talented team, and influence the way the practice continues to evolve. This is a role where your ideas are valued, your expertise is recognised, and your career progression isn't limited by rigid structures. Whether you're already working as a Practice Accountant / Client Manager or you're ready to step into a broader client-facing leadership role, you'll find an environment that encourages professional growth, flexible working, and a healthy work-life balance while delivering meaningful advice that makes a real difference to clients. Role Overview Manage a varied portfolio of owner-managed business clients. Build trusted client relationships and provide proactive accountancy and tax advice. Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team. Review accounts and tax work to ensure quality and compliance. Support business development through networking and identifying opportunities. Drive improvements to systems, processes and client service. Manage workflow to ensure deadlines are consistently achieved. The Ideal Candidate ACA or ACCA qualified, or equivalent. Previous experience managing a portfolio within an accountancy practice. Confident communicating with clients and building lasting relationships. Enjoys developing and supporting junior team members. Strong technical knowledge across accounts and taxation. Commercially aware with a proactive approach to client service. Audit exposure would be beneficial but is not essential. What's on Offer £50,000 - £60,000 Hybrid and flexible working. Profit-related bonus scheme. Minimum 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with additional loyalty days. Employee benefits portal with discounts and 24/7 GP access. Free financial coaching and mortgage advice. Structured career development and ongoing professional training. Regular social events and wellbeing support. Register your interest by applying today or call Richard Davies or Luke Scale on to discuss this opportunity further, always in complete confidence. Addington Ball is a specialist finance and accounting recruitment consultancy covering the Midlands and Northern Home Counties. We are a member of TEAM and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Job ref - ABJ/261456 - Practice Accountant .
About the role Sytner Group is looking for a dedicated New Car Sales Manager to join our busy and thriving sales team at Sytner Land Rover Sheffield. This is a unique opportunity for a determined Sales Manager. You will, with the support of the General Sales Manager; build, develop, encourage and improve the team's current sales and success by providing the New Car Sales Team with the structure, mentoring, confidence and motivation to maximise individual's and team potential. About you This role would suit a manager with sales experience gained from within the motor industry, who has well-developed leadership skills and a deep understanding of all areas of the department. You will be able to demonstrate proven success in management and that you are able to handle conflicting demands. In addition, you will need to be able to display the passion and ability to deliver extraordinary customer satisfaction to ensure repeat and referral business. Why Sytner? Sytner Group are delighted to provide an industry-leading benefits package. We are passionate about continuous improvement and building an environment where everyone feels valued, appreciated and able to reach their full potential. Enhanced Holiday Entitlement - 27 days plus bank holidays Company Car Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay Private Medical Insurance Recognition of Long Service every 5 years Discounted Car Schemes Career Development Enhanced Pension Entitlement One day a year paid voluntary / community work At Sytner, our values and the way we behave are important to us. We are committed to creating an equitable working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, supporting our colleagues to thrive and achieve their full potential. As part of our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, you have the right to ask for changes / adjustments to job interviews and the recruitment process. For more information around reasonable adjustments and the recruitment process please . Unsure? Read on We represent over 23 of the world's most prestige vehicle brands, across our 140 UK dealerships. We pride ourselves on 'Developing Talent and 'Building Careers' and our colleagues recently scored Sytner Group an outstanding 89% on our colleague engagement survey.
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
About the role Sytner Group is looking for a dedicated New Car Sales Manager to join our busy and thriving sales team at Sytner Land Rover Sheffield. This is a unique opportunity for a determined Sales Manager. You will, with the support of the General Sales Manager; build, develop, encourage and improve the team's current sales and success by providing the New Car Sales Team with the structure, mentoring, confidence and motivation to maximise individual's and team potential. About you This role would suit a manager with sales experience gained from within the motor industry, who has well-developed leadership skills and a deep understanding of all areas of the department. You will be able to demonstrate proven success in management and that you are able to handle conflicting demands. In addition, you will need to be able to display the passion and ability to deliver extraordinary customer satisfaction to ensure repeat and referral business. Why Sytner? Sytner Group are delighted to provide an industry-leading benefits package. We are passionate about continuous improvement and building an environment where everyone feels valued, appreciated and able to reach their full potential. Enhanced Holiday Entitlement - 27 days plus bank holidays Company Car Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay Private Medical Insurance Recognition of Long Service every 5 years Discounted Car Schemes Career Development Enhanced Pension Entitlement One day a year paid voluntary / community work At Sytner, our values and the way we behave are important to us. We are committed to creating an equitable working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, supporting our colleagues to thrive and achieve their full potential. As part of our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, you have the right to ask for changes / adjustments to job interviews and the recruitment process. For more information around reasonable adjustments and the recruitment process please . Unsure? Read on We represent over 23 of the world's most prestige vehicle brands, across our 140 UK dealerships. We pride ourselves on 'Developing Talent and 'Building Careers' and our colleagues recently scored Sytner Group an outstanding 89% on our colleague engagement survey.
We are currently seeking a Concrete Plant Supervisor to join our team at our Woofferton plant. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in a supervisory, production or operations environment who enjoys taking ownership and leading day-to-day site activities. As Plant Supervisor, you'll play a key role in overseeing concrete production, maintaining high standards of health and safety, and ensuring the smooth running of site operations to meet the needs of our customers. You'll have the autonomy to manage your own site, working closely with colleagues, drivers and customers to deliver a reliable and efficient service. We're looking for a proactive, hands-on individual with strong communication skills and a commitment to safety, quality and operational excellence. If successful, you'll join a regional team and report into the Production Manager. You'll be working 48 hours a week Monday to Friday and occasional Saturday mornings, however we do ask for some flexibility to meet business demand. About Breedon Group: Breedon Group plc is a leading vertically-integrated construction materials group in Great Britain, Ireland, and the USA. We're dedicated to providing high-quality materials and services for the construction industry, with a commitment to safety, sustainability, and innovation. Joining Breedon means becoming part of a team that values excellence and is committed to making a positive impact. Key Responsibilities Operate and control mobile concrete batching plants in line with production schedules Accurately batch materials to meet approved concrete mix design specifications Monitor plant performance, moisture content, slump and production output to ensure consistent product quality Carry out routine plant inspections and basic preventative maintenance checks Adjust plant settings to maintain product quality, consistency and operational efficiency Record production data, stock levels, delivery documentation and quality control results accurately Coordinate with quarry operatives, drivers and site supervisors to ensure efficient operations Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards at all times Identify and report plant faults, breakdown risks or material issues promptly Maintain high housekeeping standards across the concrete plant Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Experience in a similar role or environment such as asphalt, aggregates, concrete, cement, quarrying or mining Hardworking, reliable, and professional individual, with good communication skills NVQ Wheeled Loading Shovel licence is desirable, however full training would be given to the successful applicants Sound knowledge of health, safety and environmental requirements within a quarry or construction environment Job Benefits 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Holiday Buy Scheme Contributory Pension Scheme Digital GP Volunteer Scheme Share Save Scheme Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Scheme Health & Wellbeing Programme Discount Scheme Broad learning opportunities, training and career progression pathways Diversity Statement: At Breedon Group, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued. We believe in equality of opportunity for all and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates. Join Us: If you're looking for a role that challenges you, offers progression, and contributes to building better futures, we'd love to hear from you. This position is an opportunity to grow your career within a supportive and dynamic environment at Breedon Group. Application Process: Ready to make a meaningful difference? Apply now by submitting your CV and cover letter. We look forward to considering your application and potentially welcoming you to our team. Breedon is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
We are currently seeking a Concrete Plant Supervisor to join our team at our Woofferton plant. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in a supervisory, production or operations environment who enjoys taking ownership and leading day-to-day site activities. As Plant Supervisor, you'll play a key role in overseeing concrete production, maintaining high standards of health and safety, and ensuring the smooth running of site operations to meet the needs of our customers. You'll have the autonomy to manage your own site, working closely with colleagues, drivers and customers to deliver a reliable and efficient service. We're looking for a proactive, hands-on individual with strong communication skills and a commitment to safety, quality and operational excellence. If successful, you'll join a regional team and report into the Production Manager. You'll be working 48 hours a week Monday to Friday and occasional Saturday mornings, however we do ask for some flexibility to meet business demand. About Breedon Group: Breedon Group plc is a leading vertically-integrated construction materials group in Great Britain, Ireland, and the USA. We're dedicated to providing high-quality materials and services for the construction industry, with a commitment to safety, sustainability, and innovation. Joining Breedon means becoming part of a team that values excellence and is committed to making a positive impact. Key Responsibilities Operate and control mobile concrete batching plants in line with production schedules Accurately batch materials to meet approved concrete mix design specifications Monitor plant performance, moisture content, slump and production output to ensure consistent product quality Carry out routine plant inspections and basic preventative maintenance checks Adjust plant settings to maintain product quality, consistency and operational efficiency Record production data, stock levels, delivery documentation and quality control results accurately Coordinate with quarry operatives, drivers and site supervisors to ensure efficient operations Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards at all times Identify and report plant faults, breakdown risks or material issues promptly Maintain high housekeeping standards across the concrete plant Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Experience in a similar role or environment such as asphalt, aggregates, concrete, cement, quarrying or mining Hardworking, reliable, and professional individual, with good communication skills NVQ Wheeled Loading Shovel licence is desirable, however full training would be given to the successful applicants Sound knowledge of health, safety and environmental requirements within a quarry or construction environment Job Benefits 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Holiday Buy Scheme Contributory Pension Scheme Digital GP Volunteer Scheme Share Save Scheme Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Scheme Health & Wellbeing Programme Discount Scheme Broad learning opportunities, training and career progression pathways Diversity Statement: At Breedon Group, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued. We believe in equality of opportunity for all and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates. Join Us: If you're looking for a role that challenges you, offers progression, and contributes to building better futures, we'd love to hear from you. This position is an opportunity to grow your career within a supportive and dynamic environment at Breedon Group. Application Process: Ready to make a meaningful difference? Apply now by submitting your CV and cover letter. We look forward to considering your application and potentially welcoming you to our team. Breedon is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.
M&A Tax Senior Manager - Big 4 Accountancy Practice Manchester £75,000 - £95,000 + Bonus + Benefits Flexible Working An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Corporate Tax or M&A Tax professional to join the established transactions tax team of a leading Big 4 accountancy practice in Manchester. Working with a broad range of private equity investors, credit funds, financial institutions and corporate clients, this position offers exposure to complex and high-value transactions across the UK and international markets. The role will involve advising clients throughout the transaction lifecycle, including acquisitions, disposals, tax due diligence, transaction structuring, refinancing and corporate reorganisations. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious tax professional who enjoys technically challenging advisory work and wants to play a significant role in delivering major transactions. You will work closely with experienced Partners and Directors, develop relationships with high-profile clients and take responsibility for managing and developing junior colleagues. The position would suit an existing M&A Tax Senior Manager or an experienced Corporate Tax professional with strong technical knowledge and a genuine interest in developing their career within transaction advisory. Duties and responsibilities Lead and manage tax advisory assignments relating to mergers, acquisitions, disposals, refinancing and corporate restructuring. Advise private equity houses, credit funds, financial institutions and corporate clients on the tax implications of proposed transactions. Manage buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence projects, identifying potential exposures, assessing commercial risks and presenting findings to clients. Provide advice on UK and international tax structuring, helping clients understand the most effective approaches to completing transactions. Review complex tax computations, financial information, transaction documentation and financial models to identify tax risks and opportunities. Work alongside legal advisers, corporate finance specialists and other professional advisers to support the successful completion of transactions. Prepare and review detailed technical advice, reports and client presentations covering a wide range of corporate and transaction tax matters. Act as a senior point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring assignments are delivered to a high standard. Manage and develop junior team members, providing technical guidance, coaching and support. Work closely with Partners and Directors to identify opportunities, contribute to client proposals and support the development of new business. Collaborate with colleagues across different specialist tax teams and international offices on complex cross-border assignments. Experience and qualifications CTA, ACA, CA or equivalent professional qualification. Strong technical knowledge of UK Corporate Tax, ideally developed within an accountancy practice or professional services environment. Previous experience in M&A Tax, transaction advisory, corporate restructuring or tax due diligence would be advantageous. An interest in advising private equity, credit fund and corporate clients on complex transactions. Experience managing complex client assignments, working to demanding deadlines and delivering high-quality technical advice. Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to identify tax risks and explain their potential financial implications to clients. Excellent communication and relationship management skills, with confidence dealing directly with senior stakeholders. Experience supervising, coaching or developing junior colleagues. A proactive and collaborative approach, with the ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively alongside other professional advisers. Applications are welcomed from experienced Corporate Tax professionals looking to develop their exposure to M&A and transaction advisory, as well as those already specialising in this area. Benefits Competitive salary of £75,000 - £95,000 depending on experience. Performance-related bonus scheme. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Generous annual leave. Option to purchase additional annual leave. Company pension scheme. Private medical insurance. Car cash allowance. Life assurance and income protection. Access to health and wellbeing support, including employee assistance services. Flexible benefits, including options for dental cover, additional insurance and lifestyle discounts. Excellent opportunities for continued professional development, technical training and career progression. Exposure to major UK and international transactions and the opportunity to work alongside highly experienced tax and advisory professionals. Company culture This opportunity is with one of the UK's leading Big 4 accountancy practices, offering the resources and international reach of a major professional services organisation alongside the opportunity to develop a rewarding career within a specialist advisory team. The transactions tax department works closely with private equity investors, financial institutions and corporate clients, providing advice on complex and commercially significant transactions. The working environment is collaborative, with professionals from different technical backgrounds coming together to deliver solutions for clients. You will have the opportunity to work directly with senior leaders, build your own client relationships and contribute to the continued success of the team. There is a strong emphasis on personal development, with opportunities to broaden your technical expertise, take on increasing responsibility and progress towards Director and potentially Partner level over time. The firm also recognises the importance of flexibility and work-life balance, with arrangements that can be discussed to accommodate individual circumstances and client commitments. Please apply with your CV or contact Ben Copsey at BC Financial Search directly for a confidential discussion.
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
M&A Tax Senior Manager - Big 4 Accountancy Practice Manchester £75,000 - £95,000 + Bonus + Benefits Flexible Working An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Corporate Tax or M&A Tax professional to join the established transactions tax team of a leading Big 4 accountancy practice in Manchester. Working with a broad range of private equity investors, credit funds, financial institutions and corporate clients, this position offers exposure to complex and high-value transactions across the UK and international markets. The role will involve advising clients throughout the transaction lifecycle, including acquisitions, disposals, tax due diligence, transaction structuring, refinancing and corporate reorganisations. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious tax professional who enjoys technically challenging advisory work and wants to play a significant role in delivering major transactions. You will work closely with experienced Partners and Directors, develop relationships with high-profile clients and take responsibility for managing and developing junior colleagues. The position would suit an existing M&A Tax Senior Manager or an experienced Corporate Tax professional with strong technical knowledge and a genuine interest in developing their career within transaction advisory. Duties and responsibilities Lead and manage tax advisory assignments relating to mergers, acquisitions, disposals, refinancing and corporate restructuring. Advise private equity houses, credit funds, financial institutions and corporate clients on the tax implications of proposed transactions. Manage buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence projects, identifying potential exposures, assessing commercial risks and presenting findings to clients. Provide advice on UK and international tax structuring, helping clients understand the most effective approaches to completing transactions. Review complex tax computations, financial information, transaction documentation and financial models to identify tax risks and opportunities. Work alongside legal advisers, corporate finance specialists and other professional advisers to support the successful completion of transactions. Prepare and review detailed technical advice, reports and client presentations covering a wide range of corporate and transaction tax matters. Act as a senior point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring assignments are delivered to a high standard. Manage and develop junior team members, providing technical guidance, coaching and support. Work closely with Partners and Directors to identify opportunities, contribute to client proposals and support the development of new business. Collaborate with colleagues across different specialist tax teams and international offices on complex cross-border assignments. Experience and qualifications CTA, ACA, CA or equivalent professional qualification. Strong technical knowledge of UK Corporate Tax, ideally developed within an accountancy practice or professional services environment. Previous experience in M&A Tax, transaction advisory, corporate restructuring or tax due diligence would be advantageous. An interest in advising private equity, credit fund and corporate clients on complex transactions. Experience managing complex client assignments, working to demanding deadlines and delivering high-quality technical advice. Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to identify tax risks and explain their potential financial implications to clients. Excellent communication and relationship management skills, with confidence dealing directly with senior stakeholders. Experience supervising, coaching or developing junior colleagues. A proactive and collaborative approach, with the ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively alongside other professional advisers. Applications are welcomed from experienced Corporate Tax professionals looking to develop their exposure to M&A and transaction advisory, as well as those already specialising in this area. Benefits Competitive salary of £75,000 - £95,000 depending on experience. Performance-related bonus scheme. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Generous annual leave. Option to purchase additional annual leave. Company pension scheme. Private medical insurance. Car cash allowance. Life assurance and income protection. Access to health and wellbeing support, including employee assistance services. Flexible benefits, including options for dental cover, additional insurance and lifestyle discounts. Excellent opportunities for continued professional development, technical training and career progression. Exposure to major UK and international transactions and the opportunity to work alongside highly experienced tax and advisory professionals. Company culture This opportunity is with one of the UK's leading Big 4 accountancy practices, offering the resources and international reach of a major professional services organisation alongside the opportunity to develop a rewarding career within a specialist advisory team. The transactions tax department works closely with private equity investors, financial institutions and corporate clients, providing advice on complex and commercially significant transactions. The working environment is collaborative, with professionals from different technical backgrounds coming together to deliver solutions for clients. You will have the opportunity to work directly with senior leaders, build your own client relationships and contribute to the continued success of the team. There is a strong emphasis on personal development, with opportunities to broaden your technical expertise, take on increasing responsibility and progress towards Director and potentially Partner level over time. The firm also recognises the importance of flexibility and work-life balance, with arrangements that can be discussed to accommodate individual circumstances and client commitments. Please apply with your CV or contact Ben Copsey at BC Financial Search directly for a confidential discussion.
Accounts & Business Advisory Manager - Accountancy Practice Warrington £45,000-£55,000 Full-time Flexible Working An established and growing accountancy practice in Warrington is looking for an experienced Accounts & Business Advisory Manager to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity to manage a varied client portfolio, oversee the preparation and review of accounts, and provide practical financial advice to owner-managed businesses, SMEs and corporate clients. Alongside managing client relationships, you'll help develop junior colleagues and work closely with senior team members on more complex accounting and advisory assignments. The opportunity could suit an existing Accounts or Client Manager, or an experienced Assistant Manager ready for the next step. Duties and responsibilities Manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring accounts and advisory assignments are delivered accurately and on time. Review statutory and year-end accounts, including more complex group accounts and consolidations. Lead client meetings to discuss financial results, business performance and opportunities for improvement. Provide practical advice on cash flow, working capital, forecasts and financial projections. Review management accounts and interpret key figures to help clients make informed commercial decisions. Support clients with technical accounting matters and liaise with other specialist teams where appropriate. Plan and allocate work, monitor deadlines and maintain high standards across the team. Coach and review the work of junior colleagues, supporting their training and development. Manage assignment budgets, fees and recoverability. Build strong client relationships and help identify opportunities for additional services. Experience and qualifications ACA, or ACCA qualified, or qualified by experience with substantial practice experience. Strong background in an accountancy practice, including statutory accounts preparation and review. Experience managing client relationships and overseeing multiple assignments. Sound knowledge of UK accounting standards and financial reporting. Confidence discussing financial information and offering practical business advice. Experience supervising or mentoring junior colleagues. Exposure to group accounts, consolidations, management accounts or cash flow forecasting would be beneficial. Organised, commercially aware and comfortable managing competing deadlines. Benefits Salary of £45,000-£55,000 depending on experience. Flexible working policy, with arrangements subject to agreement. Birthday day off, plus the option to buy or sell holiday. Company pension scheme. Life assurance worth four times annual salary. Employee assistance programme and 24/7 access to a GP. Eye care and flu vaccinations. Optional private medical insurance, dental insurance and other health cover. Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave, subject to qualifying service. Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives. Cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes, subject to eligibility. Study support where applicable and ongoing opportunities for professional development. Company culture You'll join an established practice with a broad range of clients and access to specialist accounting, tax and advisory expertise. The environment combines the resources of a larger organisation with the opportunity to build lasting client relationships and have a genuine impact on the local team. You'll be encouraged to take ownership of your portfolio, support less experienced colleagues and develop your technical and commercial skills while working alongside experienced senior professionals. Please apply with your CV or contact Ben Copsey at BC Financial Search directly for a confidential discussion.
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
Accounts & Business Advisory Manager - Accountancy Practice Warrington £45,000-£55,000 Full-time Flexible Working An established and growing accountancy practice in Warrington is looking for an experienced Accounts & Business Advisory Manager to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity to manage a varied client portfolio, oversee the preparation and review of accounts, and provide practical financial advice to owner-managed businesses, SMEs and corporate clients. Alongside managing client relationships, you'll help develop junior colleagues and work closely with senior team members on more complex accounting and advisory assignments. The opportunity could suit an existing Accounts or Client Manager, or an experienced Assistant Manager ready for the next step. Duties and responsibilities Manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring accounts and advisory assignments are delivered accurately and on time. Review statutory and year-end accounts, including more complex group accounts and consolidations. Lead client meetings to discuss financial results, business performance and opportunities for improvement. Provide practical advice on cash flow, working capital, forecasts and financial projections. Review management accounts and interpret key figures to help clients make informed commercial decisions. Support clients with technical accounting matters and liaise with other specialist teams where appropriate. Plan and allocate work, monitor deadlines and maintain high standards across the team. Coach and review the work of junior colleagues, supporting their training and development. Manage assignment budgets, fees and recoverability. Build strong client relationships and help identify opportunities for additional services. Experience and qualifications ACA, or ACCA qualified, or qualified by experience with substantial practice experience. Strong background in an accountancy practice, including statutory accounts preparation and review. Experience managing client relationships and overseeing multiple assignments. Sound knowledge of UK accounting standards and financial reporting. Confidence discussing financial information and offering practical business advice. Experience supervising or mentoring junior colleagues. Exposure to group accounts, consolidations, management accounts or cash flow forecasting would be beneficial. Organised, commercially aware and comfortable managing competing deadlines. Benefits Salary of £45,000-£55,000 depending on experience. Flexible working policy, with arrangements subject to agreement. Birthday day off, plus the option to buy or sell holiday. Company pension scheme. Life assurance worth four times annual salary. Employee assistance programme and 24/7 access to a GP. Eye care and flu vaccinations. Optional private medical insurance, dental insurance and other health cover. Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave, subject to qualifying service. Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives. Cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes, subject to eligibility. Study support where applicable and ongoing opportunities for professional development. Company culture You'll join an established practice with a broad range of clients and access to specialist accounting, tax and advisory expertise. The environment combines the resources of a larger organisation with the opportunity to build lasting client relationships and have a genuine impact on the local team. You'll be encouraged to take ownership of your portfolio, support less experienced colleagues and develop your technical and commercial skills while working alongside experienced senior professionals. Please apply with your CV or contact Ben Copsey at BC Financial Search directly for a confidential discussion.
R&D Tax Manager - Accountancy Practice Keighley / Skipton, West Yorkshire £40,000 - £60,000 Hybrid Working Available An established and growing independent accountancy practice in West Yorkshire is looking to recruit an experienced R&D Tax Manager to join its specialist Research & Development Tax team. This is an excellent opportunity for an R&D tax professional with a strong background in accountancy practice who enjoys working directly with clients, managing claims from start to finish and providing technically sound advice on R&D tax relief. The firm has an established R&D department which continues to experience increased demand for its services. As a result, they are looking to strengthen the team with an experienced individual who can take ownership of client assignments and play an important role in the continued development of the department. The position would suit someone who is technically confident, comfortable managing their own workload and keen to join a smaller, supportive practice where they can make a genuine contribution. Duties and responsibilities Manage R&D tax relief claims from initial client discussions and eligibility assessments through to preparation, submission and completion. Work closely with clients to understand their businesses, technical projects and qualifying research and development activities. Conduct detailed client interviews to gather the technical and financial information required to support R&D claims. Prepare comprehensive technical reports, project narratives, financial calculations and supporting documentation in accordance with HMRC requirements. Review qualifying expenditure and ensure claims are accurately calculated, appropriately evidenced and compliant with current R&D tax legislation. Act as a key point of contact for clients throughout the claims process, providing regular updates and practical advice. Liaise directly with HMRC, responding to enquiries, compliance checks and requests for additional information. Manage disputed or rejected claims, preparing appropriate responses and supporting clients through established appeal procedures where necessary. Work collaboratively with colleagues across the R&D and wider accountancy practice teams to ensure clients receive a joined-up service. Keep up to date with developments in R&D tax legislation, HMRC guidance and compliance requirements. Experience and qualifications At least 3 years' experience preparing and managing R&D tax relief claims within an accountancy practice environment. A strong technical understanding of UK R&D tax legislation, qualifying activities, eligible expenditure and HMRC reporting requirements. Proven experience managing R&D claims independently, including preparing technical narratives, financial calculations and supporting documentation. Experience liaising directly with HMRC and responding to enquiries or challenges relating to R&D claims. Confident communicating with clients, asking detailed technical questions and translating complex information into clear, accurate written reports. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple client assignments and deadlines. A professional, personable approach with the confidence to develop and maintain strong client relationships. Relevant tax, accountancy or technical qualifications would be advantageous, although practical R&D claims experience and technical knowledge are particularly important. Benefits Competitive salary of £40,000 - £60,000, negotiable depending on experience. 25 days' annual leave. Company pension scheme. Opportunity for up to 2 days working from home each week, subject to agreement. Monday to Friday working hours, 9am-5pm. Opportunity to join an established and growing specialist R&D tax department. Varied and technically interesting work, with responsibility for managing client assignments from start to finish. The chance to take ownership of your work and make a meaningful contribution within an independent accountancy practice. Company culture This is a well-established independent accountancy practice which is continuing to grow and invest in its specialist services. With a close-knit team and an expanding R&D department, the firm can offer an environment where individuals are trusted to manage their responsibilities, build relationships directly with clients and contribute to the wider success of the business. Unlike a larger corporate environment, this opportunity offers the chance to become an important part of a specialist team, with plenty of variety, autonomy and direct involvement in client work. The firm is particularly interested in speaking with experienced R&D professionals who enjoy the technical side of their work, take pride in delivering a high-quality service and are looking for a long-term opportunity within a growing practice. Please apply with your CV or contact Ben Copsey at BC Financial Search directly for a confidential discussion.
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
R&D Tax Manager - Accountancy Practice Keighley / Skipton, West Yorkshire £40,000 - £60,000 Hybrid Working Available An established and growing independent accountancy practice in West Yorkshire is looking to recruit an experienced R&D Tax Manager to join its specialist Research & Development Tax team. This is an excellent opportunity for an R&D tax professional with a strong background in accountancy practice who enjoys working directly with clients, managing claims from start to finish and providing technically sound advice on R&D tax relief. The firm has an established R&D department which continues to experience increased demand for its services. As a result, they are looking to strengthen the team with an experienced individual who can take ownership of client assignments and play an important role in the continued development of the department. The position would suit someone who is technically confident, comfortable managing their own workload and keen to join a smaller, supportive practice where they can make a genuine contribution. Duties and responsibilities Manage R&D tax relief claims from initial client discussions and eligibility assessments through to preparation, submission and completion. Work closely with clients to understand their businesses, technical projects and qualifying research and development activities. Conduct detailed client interviews to gather the technical and financial information required to support R&D claims. Prepare comprehensive technical reports, project narratives, financial calculations and supporting documentation in accordance with HMRC requirements. Review qualifying expenditure and ensure claims are accurately calculated, appropriately evidenced and compliant with current R&D tax legislation. Act as a key point of contact for clients throughout the claims process, providing regular updates and practical advice. Liaise directly with HMRC, responding to enquiries, compliance checks and requests for additional information. Manage disputed or rejected claims, preparing appropriate responses and supporting clients through established appeal procedures where necessary. Work collaboratively with colleagues across the R&D and wider accountancy practice teams to ensure clients receive a joined-up service. Keep up to date with developments in R&D tax legislation, HMRC guidance and compliance requirements. Experience and qualifications At least 3 years' experience preparing and managing R&D tax relief claims within an accountancy practice environment. A strong technical understanding of UK R&D tax legislation, qualifying activities, eligible expenditure and HMRC reporting requirements. Proven experience managing R&D claims independently, including preparing technical narratives, financial calculations and supporting documentation. Experience liaising directly with HMRC and responding to enquiries or challenges relating to R&D claims. Confident communicating with clients, asking detailed technical questions and translating complex information into clear, accurate written reports. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple client assignments and deadlines. A professional, personable approach with the confidence to develop and maintain strong client relationships. Relevant tax, accountancy or technical qualifications would be advantageous, although practical R&D claims experience and technical knowledge are particularly important. Benefits Competitive salary of £40,000 - £60,000, negotiable depending on experience. 25 days' annual leave. Company pension scheme. Opportunity for up to 2 days working from home each week, subject to agreement. Monday to Friday working hours, 9am-5pm. Opportunity to join an established and growing specialist R&D tax department. Varied and technically interesting work, with responsibility for managing client assignments from start to finish. The chance to take ownership of your work and make a meaningful contribution within an independent accountancy practice. Company culture This is a well-established independent accountancy practice which is continuing to grow and invest in its specialist services. With a close-knit team and an expanding R&D department, the firm can offer an environment where individuals are trusted to manage their responsibilities, build relationships directly with clients and contribute to the wider success of the business. Unlike a larger corporate environment, this opportunity offers the chance to become an important part of a specialist team, with plenty of variety, autonomy and direct involvement in client work. The firm is particularly interested in speaking with experienced R&D professionals who enjoy the technical side of their work, take pride in delivering a high-quality service and are looking for a long-term opportunity within a growing practice. Please apply with your CV or contact Ben Copsey at BC Financial Search directly for a confidential discussion.
As a Sales Manager, do you have a track record of selling converting machinery into the corrugated and carton packaging markets? If your answer was yes, this a superb opportunity to work for a very well established British supplier of converting machinery who are an employee owned trust and as such it is a great pace to work! BASIC SALARY: up to £75,000 BENEFITS: Generous Commission Scheme (on click apply for full job details
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
As a Sales Manager, do you have a track record of selling converting machinery into the corrugated and carton packaging markets? If your answer was yes, this a superb opportunity to work for a very well established British supplier of converting machinery who are an employee owned trust and as such it is a great pace to work! BASIC SALARY: up to £75,000 BENEFITS: Generous Commission Scheme (on click apply for full job details
We are recruiting for a BD Manager - IP Litigation to join our Marketing team in London. Marketing team - London Our Marketing team helps the firm win and grow the right clients and work. We drive client development across the firm - deepening priority relationships, increasing share of wallet and converting strategic opportunities into profitable revenue. We equip partners with effective go-to-market strategies, tactics and processes, differentiated insights and disciplined execution. Alongside this, we strengthen the firm's market profile and reputation to support client acquisition, retention, and growth. We work as one integrated global team, aligning central support and expertise with local knowledge and execution to maximize impact across offices, practice groups, sectors and client programs. This role sits in the business development (BD) team. The BD team is focused on practice group strategy, implementing practice group business plans, winning new clients, winning more work from existing clients, and profile raising. You will support day-to-day business development for the IP Litigation practice in London by converting strategy into tactical plans that you deliver in an efficient, disciplined and collaborative way. You will provide both reactive and proactive support to lawyers and the business to help pursue growth opportunities. The role will involve the full spectrum of marketing and BD activities for the group, including support on pitches, events, directories, campaigns and thought leadership, and other profile-raising activities both internally and externally, ensuring that best practice is followed in terms of systems, technology and processes. What you will do Market profile, content and campaigns Manage directories and awards submissions for the group and coordinate associated interviews and follow up, and coordinate client newsletters, internal newsletters, and internal deal alerts. Working with our Marketing Services team (MST), to manage all logistics and marketing/promotion events, in addition to assessing external event opportunities for the group. Actively seek opportunities to raise the profile of the practice groups' capabilities and ensure consistent, evidence-based messaging in all market-facing materials. Pitch excellence Coordinate pitches and proposals, working in conjunction with the central pitch team, pricing and lawyers to create compelling, compliant submissions. Tailor credentials and case studies to client needs; responsibility for creating and updating marketing collateral. Support rehearsals and Q&A preparation. Maintain pipeline hygiene and data completeness; run basic go/no-go checklists. Strategic planning and execution Contribute to the development of approved business plans and translate into tactical execution. Track spend and return on investment against activities. Provide status reports using Dynamics (our CRM system) and pipeline data to inform partner discussions. Monitor market and client news; summarize implications and feed intelligence into wider marketing activities. Client development Assist partners, associates and BD colleagues in the management of strategic client relationships and coordinate client targeting efforts. Work on the development of client plans, contact maps and meeting records, ensuring that Dynamics is populated with high data quality. Capture client feedback and post-matter insights; log themes and flag opportunities to the senior BD manager. Assemble client and decision-maker profiles using approved research tools to support cross-selling. Track coverage, contacts and actions for priority client accounts. AI and technology Use approved marketing function AI tools, including the function's agents for designated tasks, in line with the firm's AI usage policy. Complete the marketing function's mandatory AI capability program and develop applied AI skills relevant to the role, and demonstrate progression in applied AI skills through tangible contribution to personal and team output. Collaboration, integration and change Promote consistent use of firm systems and templates; maintain file hygiene and naming/version standards. Actively participate in change initiatives; share ideas and help embed new ways of working. Escalate blockers and propose practical fixes, while adhering to agreed service levels and briefing templates with central teams. Team leadership and development Support resourcing across competing priorities and time zones. Contribute to onboarding new team members by sharing best practice for common BD tasks, and support BD training for associates. What you will have Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Can persuade and influence senior stakeholders. Proven experience executing business development activities in professional services preferred. Enthusiasm to develop an in-depth understanding of the global IP litigation practice (in terms of the market, the key players, the competition, and our legal offering). Previous IP, technology or life sciences market experience would be a plus, but is not essential. Intellectual curiosity about market trends and client needs combined with a proactive instinct to shape business development activities in line with these insights. Strong project management and stakeholder skills; clear, persuasive writing with a focus on client needs. Comfortable with data and research; confident using client data management systems (e.g, Dynamics), experience and pipeline systems. Highly organized, proactive and resilient; strong attention to detail, ability to work to deadlines, and follow-through across multiple priorities. Strong client focus and ability to work well with busy lawyers while balancing deadlines. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
We are recruiting for a BD Manager - IP Litigation to join our Marketing team in London. Marketing team - London Our Marketing team helps the firm win and grow the right clients and work. We drive client development across the firm - deepening priority relationships, increasing share of wallet and converting strategic opportunities into profitable revenue. We equip partners with effective go-to-market strategies, tactics and processes, differentiated insights and disciplined execution. Alongside this, we strengthen the firm's market profile and reputation to support client acquisition, retention, and growth. We work as one integrated global team, aligning central support and expertise with local knowledge and execution to maximize impact across offices, practice groups, sectors and client programs. This role sits in the business development (BD) team. The BD team is focused on practice group strategy, implementing practice group business plans, winning new clients, winning more work from existing clients, and profile raising. You will support day-to-day business development for the IP Litigation practice in London by converting strategy into tactical plans that you deliver in an efficient, disciplined and collaborative way. You will provide both reactive and proactive support to lawyers and the business to help pursue growth opportunities. The role will involve the full spectrum of marketing and BD activities for the group, including support on pitches, events, directories, campaigns and thought leadership, and other profile-raising activities both internally and externally, ensuring that best practice is followed in terms of systems, technology and processes. What you will do Market profile, content and campaigns Manage directories and awards submissions for the group and coordinate associated interviews and follow up, and coordinate client newsletters, internal newsletters, and internal deal alerts. Working with our Marketing Services team (MST), to manage all logistics and marketing/promotion events, in addition to assessing external event opportunities for the group. Actively seek opportunities to raise the profile of the practice groups' capabilities and ensure consistent, evidence-based messaging in all market-facing materials. Pitch excellence Coordinate pitches and proposals, working in conjunction with the central pitch team, pricing and lawyers to create compelling, compliant submissions. Tailor credentials and case studies to client needs; responsibility for creating and updating marketing collateral. Support rehearsals and Q&A preparation. Maintain pipeline hygiene and data completeness; run basic go/no-go checklists. Strategic planning and execution Contribute to the development of approved business plans and translate into tactical execution. Track spend and return on investment against activities. Provide status reports using Dynamics (our CRM system) and pipeline data to inform partner discussions. Monitor market and client news; summarize implications and feed intelligence into wider marketing activities. Client development Assist partners, associates and BD colleagues in the management of strategic client relationships and coordinate client targeting efforts. Work on the development of client plans, contact maps and meeting records, ensuring that Dynamics is populated with high data quality. Capture client feedback and post-matter insights; log themes and flag opportunities to the senior BD manager. Assemble client and decision-maker profiles using approved research tools to support cross-selling. Track coverage, contacts and actions for priority client accounts. AI and technology Use approved marketing function AI tools, including the function's agents for designated tasks, in line with the firm's AI usage policy. Complete the marketing function's mandatory AI capability program and develop applied AI skills relevant to the role, and demonstrate progression in applied AI skills through tangible contribution to personal and team output. Collaboration, integration and change Promote consistent use of firm systems and templates; maintain file hygiene and naming/version standards. Actively participate in change initiatives; share ideas and help embed new ways of working. Escalate blockers and propose practical fixes, while adhering to agreed service levels and briefing templates with central teams. Team leadership and development Support resourcing across competing priorities and time zones. Contribute to onboarding new team members by sharing best practice for common BD tasks, and support BD training for associates. What you will have Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Can persuade and influence senior stakeholders. Proven experience executing business development activities in professional services preferred. Enthusiasm to develop an in-depth understanding of the global IP litigation practice (in terms of the market, the key players, the competition, and our legal offering). Previous IP, technology or life sciences market experience would be a plus, but is not essential. Intellectual curiosity about market trends and client needs combined with a proactive instinct to shape business development activities in line with these insights. Strong project management and stakeholder skills; clear, persuasive writing with a focus on client needs. Comfortable with data and research; confident using client data management systems (e.g, Dynamics), experience and pipeline systems. Highly organized, proactive and resilient; strong attention to detail, ability to work to deadlines, and follow-through across multiple priorities. Strong client focus and ability to work well with busy lawyers while balancing deadlines. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
We are recruiting for a BD Manager - IP Litigation to join our Marketing team in London. Marketing team - London Our Marketing team helps the firm win and grow the right clients and work. We drive client development across the firm - deepening priority relationships, increasing share of wallet and converting strategic opportunities into profitable revenue. We equip partners with effective go-to-market strategies, tactics and processes, differentiated insights and disciplined execution. Alongside this, we strengthen the firm's market profile and reputation to support client acquisition, retention, and growth. We work as one integrated global team, aligning central support and expertise with local knowledge and execution to maximize impact across offices, practice groups, sectors and client programs. This role sits in the business development (BD) team. The BD team is focused on practice group strategy, implementing practice group business plans, winning new clients, winning more work from existing clients, and profile raising. You will support day-to-day business development for the IP Litigation practice in London by converting strategy into tactical plans that you deliver in an efficient, disciplined and collaborative way. You will provide both reactive and proactive support to lawyers and the business to help pursue growth opportunities. The role will involve the full spectrum of marketing and BD activities for the group, including support on pitches, events, directories, campaigns and thought leadership, and other profile-raising activities both internally and externally, ensuring that best practice is followed in terms of systems, technology and processes. What you will do Market profile, content and campaigns Manage directories and awards submissions for the group and coordinate associated interviews and follow up, and coordinate client newsletters, internal newsletters, and internal deal alerts. Working with our Marketing Services team (MST), to manage all logistics and marketing/promotion events, in addition to assessing external event opportunities for the group. Actively seek opportunities to raise the profile of the practice groups' capabilities and ensure consistent, evidence-based messaging in all market-facing materials. Pitch excellence Coordinate pitches and proposals, working in conjunction with the central pitch team, pricing and lawyers to create compelling, compliant submissions. Tailor credentials and case studies to client needs; responsibility for creating and updating marketing collateral. Support rehearsals and Q&A preparation. Maintain pipeline hygiene and data completeness; run basic go/no-go checklists. Strategic planning and execution Contribute to the development of approved business plans and translate into tactical execution. Track spend and return on investment against activities. Provide status reports using Dynamics (our CRM system) and pipeline data to inform partner discussions. Monitor market and client news; summarize implications and feed intelligence into wider marketing activities. Client development Assist partners, associates and BD colleagues in the management of strategic client relationships and coordinate client targeting efforts. Work on the development of client plans, contact maps and meeting records, ensuring that Dynamics is populated with high data quality. Capture client feedback and post-matter insights; log themes and flag opportunities to the senior BD manager. Assemble client and decision-maker profiles using approved research tools to support cross-selling. Track coverage, contacts and actions for priority client accounts. AI and technology Use approved marketing function AI tools, including the function's agents for designated tasks, in line with the firm's AI usage policy. Complete the marketing function's mandatory AI capability program and develop applied AI skills relevant to the role, and demonstrate progression in applied AI skills through tangible contribution to personal and team output. Collaboration, integration and change Promote consistent use of firm systems and templates; maintain file hygiene and naming/version standards. Actively participate in change initiatives; share ideas and help embed new ways of working. Escalate blockers and propose practical fixes, while adhering to agreed service levels and briefing templates with central teams. Team leadership and development Support resourcing across competing priorities and time zones. Contribute to onboarding new team members by sharing best practice for common BD tasks, and support BD training for associates. What you will have Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Can persuade and influence senior stakeholders. Proven experience executing business development activities in professional services preferred. Enthusiasm to develop an in-depth understanding of the global IP litigation practice (in terms of the market, the key players, the competition, and our legal offering). Previous IP, technology or life sciences market experience would be a plus, but is not essential. Intellectual curiosity about market trends and client needs combined with a proactive instinct to shape business development activities in line with these insights. Strong project management and stakeholder skills; clear, persuasive writing with a focus on client needs. Comfortable with data and research; confident using client data management systems (e.g, Dynamics), experience and pipeline systems. Highly organized, proactive and resilient; strong attention to detail, ability to work to deadlines, and follow-through across multiple priorities. Strong client focus and ability to work well with busy lawyers while balancing deadlines. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
We are recruiting for a BD Manager - IP Litigation to join our Marketing team in London. Marketing team - London Our Marketing team helps the firm win and grow the right clients and work. We drive client development across the firm - deepening priority relationships, increasing share of wallet and converting strategic opportunities into profitable revenue. We equip partners with effective go-to-market strategies, tactics and processes, differentiated insights and disciplined execution. Alongside this, we strengthen the firm's market profile and reputation to support client acquisition, retention, and growth. We work as one integrated global team, aligning central support and expertise with local knowledge and execution to maximize impact across offices, practice groups, sectors and client programs. This role sits in the business development (BD) team. The BD team is focused on practice group strategy, implementing practice group business plans, winning new clients, winning more work from existing clients, and profile raising. You will support day-to-day business development for the IP Litigation practice in London by converting strategy into tactical plans that you deliver in an efficient, disciplined and collaborative way. You will provide both reactive and proactive support to lawyers and the business to help pursue growth opportunities. The role will involve the full spectrum of marketing and BD activities for the group, including support on pitches, events, directories, campaigns and thought leadership, and other profile-raising activities both internally and externally, ensuring that best practice is followed in terms of systems, technology and processes. What you will do Market profile, content and campaigns Manage directories and awards submissions for the group and coordinate associated interviews and follow up, and coordinate client newsletters, internal newsletters, and internal deal alerts. Working with our Marketing Services team (MST), to manage all logistics and marketing/promotion events, in addition to assessing external event opportunities for the group. Actively seek opportunities to raise the profile of the practice groups' capabilities and ensure consistent, evidence-based messaging in all market-facing materials. Pitch excellence Coordinate pitches and proposals, working in conjunction with the central pitch team, pricing and lawyers to create compelling, compliant submissions. Tailor credentials and case studies to client needs; responsibility for creating and updating marketing collateral. Support rehearsals and Q&A preparation. Maintain pipeline hygiene and data completeness; run basic go/no-go checklists. Strategic planning and execution Contribute to the development of approved business plans and translate into tactical execution. Track spend and return on investment against activities. Provide status reports using Dynamics (our CRM system) and pipeline data to inform partner discussions. Monitor market and client news; summarize implications and feed intelligence into wider marketing activities. Client development Assist partners, associates and BD colleagues in the management of strategic client relationships and coordinate client targeting efforts. Work on the development of client plans, contact maps and meeting records, ensuring that Dynamics is populated with high data quality. Capture client feedback and post-matter insights; log themes and flag opportunities to the senior BD manager. Assemble client and decision-maker profiles using approved research tools to support cross-selling. Track coverage, contacts and actions for priority client accounts. AI and technology Use approved marketing function AI tools, including the function's agents for designated tasks, in line with the firm's AI usage policy. Complete the marketing function's mandatory AI capability program and develop applied AI skills relevant to the role, and demonstrate progression in applied AI skills through tangible contribution to personal and team output. Collaboration, integration and change Promote consistent use of firm systems and templates; maintain file hygiene and naming/version standards. Actively participate in change initiatives; share ideas and help embed new ways of working. Escalate blockers and propose practical fixes, while adhering to agreed service levels and briefing templates with central teams. Team leadership and development Support resourcing across competing priorities and time zones. Contribute to onboarding new team members by sharing best practice for common BD tasks, and support BD training for associates. What you will have Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Can persuade and influence senior stakeholders. Proven experience executing business development activities in professional services preferred. Enthusiasm to develop an in-depth understanding of the global IP litigation practice (in terms of the market, the key players, the competition, and our legal offering). Previous IP, technology or life sciences market experience would be a plus, but is not essential. Intellectual curiosity about market trends and client needs combined with a proactive instinct to shape business development activities in line with these insights. Strong project management and stakeholder skills; clear, persuasive writing with a focus on client needs. Comfortable with data and research; confident using client data management systems (e.g, Dynamics), experience and pipeline systems. Highly organized, proactive and resilient; strong attention to detail, ability to work to deadlines, and follow-through across multiple priorities. Strong client focus and ability to work well with busy lawyers while balancing deadlines. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
We are recruiting for a BD Manager - IP Litigation to join our Marketing team in London. Marketing team - London Our Marketing team helps the firm win and grow the right clients and work. We drive client development across the firm - deepening priority relationships, increasing share of wallet and converting strategic opportunities into profitable revenue. We equip partners with effective go-to-market strategies, tactics and processes, differentiated insights and disciplined execution. Alongside this, we strengthen the firm's market profile and reputation to support client acquisition, retention, and growth. We work as one integrated global team, aligning central support and expertise with local knowledge and execution to maximize impact across offices, practice groups, sectors and client programs. This role sits in the business development (BD) team. The BD team is focused on practice group strategy, implementing practice group business plans, winning new clients, winning more work from existing clients, and profile raising. You will support day-to-day business development for the IP Litigation practice in London by converting strategy into tactical plans that you deliver in an efficient, disciplined and collaborative way. You will provide both reactive and proactive support to lawyers and the business to help pursue growth opportunities. The role will involve the full spectrum of marketing and BD activities for the group, including support on pitches, events, directories, campaigns and thought leadership, and other profile-raising activities both internally and externally, ensuring that best practice is followed in terms of systems, technology and processes. What you will do Market profile, content and campaigns Manage directories and awards submissions for the group and coordinate associated interviews and follow up, and coordinate client newsletters, internal newsletters, and internal deal alerts. Working with our Marketing Services team (MST), to manage all logistics and marketing/promotion events, in addition to assessing external event opportunities for the group. Actively seek opportunities to raise the profile of the practice groups' capabilities and ensure consistent, evidence-based messaging in all market-facing materials. Pitch excellence Coordinate pitches and proposals, working in conjunction with the central pitch team, pricing and lawyers to create compelling, compliant submissions. Tailor credentials and case studies to client needs; responsibility for creating and updating marketing collateral. Support rehearsals and Q&A preparation. Maintain pipeline hygiene and data completeness; run basic go/no-go checklists. Strategic planning and execution Contribute to the development of approved business plans and translate into tactical execution. Track spend and return on investment against activities. Provide status reports using Dynamics (our CRM system) and pipeline data to inform partner discussions. Monitor market and client news; summarize implications and feed intelligence into wider marketing activities. Client development Assist partners, associates and BD colleagues in the management of strategic client relationships and coordinate client targeting efforts. Work on the development of client plans, contact maps and meeting records, ensuring that Dynamics is populated with high data quality. Capture client feedback and post-matter insights; log themes and flag opportunities to the senior BD manager. Assemble client and decision-maker profiles using approved research tools to support cross-selling. Track coverage, contacts and actions for priority client accounts. AI and technology Use approved marketing function AI tools, including the function's agents for designated tasks, in line with the firm's AI usage policy. Complete the marketing function's mandatory AI capability program and develop applied AI skills relevant to the role, and demonstrate progression in applied AI skills through tangible contribution to personal and team output. Collaboration, integration and change Promote consistent use of firm systems and templates; maintain file hygiene and naming/version standards. Actively participate in change initiatives; share ideas and help embed new ways of working. Escalate blockers and propose practical fixes, while adhering to agreed service levels and briefing templates with central teams. Team leadership and development Support resourcing across competing priorities and time zones. Contribute to onboarding new team members by sharing best practice for common BD tasks, and support BD training for associates. What you will have Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Can persuade and influence senior stakeholders. Proven experience executing business development activities in professional services preferred. Enthusiasm to develop an in-depth understanding of the global IP litigation practice (in terms of the market, the key players, the competition, and our legal offering). Previous IP, technology or life sciences market experience would be a plus, but is not essential. Intellectual curiosity about market trends and client needs combined with a proactive instinct to shape business development activities in line with these insights. Strong project management and stakeholder skills; clear, persuasive writing with a focus on client needs. Comfortable with data and research; confident using client data management systems (e.g, Dynamics), experience and pipeline systems. Highly organized, proactive and resilient; strong attention to detail, ability to work to deadlines, and follow-through across multiple priorities. Strong client focus and ability to work well with busy lawyers while balancing deadlines. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
We are recruiting for a BD Manager - IP Litigation to join our Marketing team in London. Marketing team - London Our Marketing team helps the firm win and grow the right clients and work. We drive client development across the firm - deepening priority relationships, increasing share of wallet and converting strategic opportunities into profitable revenue. We equip partners with effective go-to-market strategies, tactics and processes, differentiated insights and disciplined execution. Alongside this, we strengthen the firm's market profile and reputation to support client acquisition, retention, and growth. We work as one integrated global team, aligning central support and expertise with local knowledge and execution to maximize impact across offices, practice groups, sectors and client programs. This role sits in the business development (BD) team. The BD team is focused on practice group strategy, implementing practice group business plans, winning new clients, winning more work from existing clients, and profile raising. You will support day-to-day business development for the IP Litigation practice in London by converting strategy into tactical plans that you deliver in an efficient, disciplined and collaborative way. You will provide both reactive and proactive support to lawyers and the business to help pursue growth opportunities. The role will involve the full spectrum of marketing and BD activities for the group, including support on pitches, events, directories, campaigns and thought leadership, and other profile-raising activities both internally and externally, ensuring that best practice is followed in terms of systems, technology and processes. What you will do Market profile, content and campaigns Manage directories and awards submissions for the group and coordinate associated interviews and follow up, and coordinate client newsletters, internal newsletters, and internal deal alerts. Working with our Marketing Services team (MST), to manage all logistics and marketing/promotion events, in addition to assessing external event opportunities for the group. Actively seek opportunities to raise the profile of the practice groups' capabilities and ensure consistent, evidence-based messaging in all market-facing materials. Pitch excellence Coordinate pitches and proposals, working in conjunction with the central pitch team, pricing and lawyers to create compelling, compliant submissions. Tailor credentials and case studies to client needs; responsibility for creating and updating marketing collateral. Support rehearsals and Q&A preparation. Maintain pipeline hygiene and data completeness; run basic go/no-go checklists. Strategic planning and execution Contribute to the development of approved business plans and translate into tactical execution. Track spend and return on investment against activities. Provide status reports using Dynamics (our CRM system) and pipeline data to inform partner discussions. Monitor market and client news; summarize implications and feed intelligence into wider marketing activities. Client development Assist partners, associates and BD colleagues in the management of strategic client relationships and coordinate client targeting efforts. Work on the development of client plans, contact maps and meeting records, ensuring that Dynamics is populated with high data quality. Capture client feedback and post-matter insights; log themes and flag opportunities to the senior BD manager. Assemble client and decision-maker profiles using approved research tools to support cross-selling. Track coverage, contacts and actions for priority client accounts. AI and technology Use approved marketing function AI tools, including the function's agents for designated tasks, in line with the firm's AI usage policy. Complete the marketing function's mandatory AI capability program and develop applied AI skills relevant to the role, and demonstrate progression in applied AI skills through tangible contribution to personal and team output. Collaboration, integration and change Promote consistent use of firm systems and templates; maintain file hygiene and naming/version standards. Actively participate in change initiatives; share ideas and help embed new ways of working. Escalate blockers and propose practical fixes, while adhering to agreed service levels and briefing templates with central teams. Team leadership and development Support resourcing across competing priorities and time zones. Contribute to onboarding new team members by sharing best practice for common BD tasks, and support BD training for associates. What you will have Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Can persuade and influence senior stakeholders. Proven experience executing business development activities in professional services preferred. Enthusiasm to develop an in-depth understanding of the global IP litigation practice (in terms of the market, the key players, the competition, and our legal offering). Previous IP, technology or life sciences market experience would be a plus, but is not essential. Intellectual curiosity about market trends and client needs combined with a proactive instinct to shape business development activities in line with these insights. Strong project management and stakeholder skills; clear, persuasive writing with a focus on client needs. Comfortable with data and research; confident using client data management systems (e.g, Dynamics), experience and pipeline systems. Highly organized, proactive and resilient; strong attention to detail, ability to work to deadlines, and follow-through across multiple priorities. Strong client focus and ability to work well with busy lawyers while balancing deadlines. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
We are recruiting for a BD Manager - IP Litigation to join our Marketing team in London. Marketing team - London Our Marketing team helps the firm win and grow the right clients and work. We drive client development across the firm - deepening priority relationships, increasing share of wallet and converting strategic opportunities into profitable revenue. We equip partners with effective go-to-market strategies, tactics and processes, differentiated insights and disciplined execution. Alongside this, we strengthen the firm's market profile and reputation to support client acquisition, retention, and growth. We work as one integrated global team, aligning central support and expertise with local knowledge and execution to maximize impact across offices, practice groups, sectors and client programs. This role sits in the business development (BD) team. The BD team is focused on practice group strategy, implementing practice group business plans, winning new clients, winning more work from existing clients, and profile raising. You will support day-to-day business development for the IP Litigation practice in London by converting strategy into tactical plans that you deliver in an efficient, disciplined and collaborative way. You will provide both reactive and proactive support to lawyers and the business to help pursue growth opportunities. The role will involve the full spectrum of marketing and BD activities for the group, including support on pitches, events, directories, campaigns and thought leadership, and other profile-raising activities both internally and externally, ensuring that best practice is followed in terms of systems, technology and processes. What you will do Market profile, content and campaigns Manage directories and awards submissions for the group and coordinate associated interviews and follow up, and coordinate client newsletters, internal newsletters, and internal deal alerts. Working with our Marketing Services team (MST), to manage all logistics and marketing/promotion events, in addition to assessing external event opportunities for the group. Actively seek opportunities to raise the profile of the practice groups' capabilities and ensure consistent, evidence-based messaging in all market-facing materials. Pitch excellence Coordinate pitches and proposals, working in conjunction with the central pitch team, pricing and lawyers to create compelling, compliant submissions. Tailor credentials and case studies to client needs; responsibility for creating and updating marketing collateral. Support rehearsals and Q&A preparation. Maintain pipeline hygiene and data completeness; run basic go/no-go checklists. Strategic planning and execution Contribute to the development of approved business plans and translate into tactical execution. Track spend and return on investment against activities. Provide status reports using Dynamics (our CRM system) and pipeline data to inform partner discussions. Monitor market and client news; summarize implications and feed intelligence into wider marketing activities. Client development Assist partners, associates and BD colleagues in the management of strategic client relationships and coordinate client targeting efforts. Work on the development of client plans, contact maps and meeting records, ensuring that Dynamics is populated with high data quality. Capture client feedback and post-matter insights; log themes and flag opportunities to the senior BD manager. Assemble client and decision-maker profiles using approved research tools to support cross-selling. Track coverage, contacts and actions for priority client accounts. AI and technology Use approved marketing function AI tools, including the function's agents for designated tasks, in line with the firm's AI usage policy. Complete the marketing function's mandatory AI capability program and develop applied AI skills relevant to the role, and demonstrate progression in applied AI skills through tangible contribution to personal and team output. Collaboration, integration and change Promote consistent use of firm systems and templates; maintain file hygiene and naming/version standards. Actively participate in change initiatives; share ideas and help embed new ways of working. Escalate blockers and propose practical fixes, while adhering to agreed service levels and briefing templates with central teams. Team leadership and development Support resourcing across competing priorities and time zones. Contribute to onboarding new team members by sharing best practice for common BD tasks, and support BD training for associates. What you will have Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Can persuade and influence senior stakeholders. Proven experience executing business development activities in professional services preferred. Enthusiasm to develop an in-depth understanding of the global IP litigation practice (in terms of the market, the key players, the competition, and our legal offering). Previous IP, technology or life sciences market experience would be a plus, but is not essential. Intellectual curiosity about market trends and client needs combined with a proactive instinct to shape business development activities in line with these insights. Strong project management and stakeholder skills; clear, persuasive writing with a focus on client needs. Comfortable with data and research; confident using client data management systems (e.g, Dynamics), experience and pipeline systems. Highly organized, proactive and resilient; strong attention to detail, ability to work to deadlines, and follow-through across multiple priorities. Strong client focus and ability to work well with busy lawyers while balancing deadlines. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
We are recruiting for a BD Manager - IP Litigation to join our Marketing team in London. Marketing team - London Our Marketing team helps the firm win and grow the right clients and work. We drive client development across the firm - deepening priority relationships, increasing share of wallet and converting strategic opportunities into profitable revenue. We equip partners with effective go-to-market strategies, tactics and processes, differentiated insights and disciplined execution. Alongside this, we strengthen the firm's market profile and reputation to support client acquisition, retention, and growth. We work as one integrated global team, aligning central support and expertise with local knowledge and execution to maximize impact across offices, practice groups, sectors and client programs. This role sits in the business development (BD) team. The BD team is focused on practice group strategy, implementing practice group business plans, winning new clients, winning more work from existing clients, and profile raising. You will support day-to-day business development for the IP Litigation practice in London by converting strategy into tactical plans that you deliver in an efficient, disciplined and collaborative way. You will provide both reactive and proactive support to lawyers and the business to help pursue growth opportunities. The role will involve the full spectrum of marketing and BD activities for the group, including support on pitches, events, directories, campaigns and thought leadership, and other profile-raising activities both internally and externally, ensuring that best practice is followed in terms of systems, technology and processes. What you will do Market profile, content and campaigns Manage directories and awards submissions for the group and coordinate associated interviews and follow up, and coordinate client newsletters, internal newsletters, and internal deal alerts. Working with our Marketing Services team (MST), to manage all logistics and marketing/promotion events, in addition to assessing external event opportunities for the group. Actively seek opportunities to raise the profile of the practice groups' capabilities and ensure consistent, evidence-based messaging in all market-facing materials. Pitch excellence Coordinate pitches and proposals, working in conjunction with the central pitch team, pricing and lawyers to create compelling, compliant submissions. Tailor credentials and case studies to client needs; responsibility for creating and updating marketing collateral. Support rehearsals and Q&A preparation. Maintain pipeline hygiene and data completeness; run basic go/no-go checklists. Strategic planning and execution Contribute to the development of approved business plans and translate into tactical execution. Track spend and return on investment against activities. Provide status reports using Dynamics (our CRM system) and pipeline data to inform partner discussions. Monitor market and client news; summarize implications and feed intelligence into wider marketing activities. Client development Assist partners, associates and BD colleagues in the management of strategic client relationships and coordinate client targeting efforts. Work on the development of client plans, contact maps and meeting records, ensuring that Dynamics is populated with high data quality. Capture client feedback and post-matter insights; log themes and flag opportunities to the senior BD manager. Assemble client and decision-maker profiles using approved research tools to support cross-selling. Track coverage, contacts and actions for priority client accounts. AI and technology Use approved marketing function AI tools, including the function's agents for designated tasks, in line with the firm's AI usage policy. Complete the marketing function's mandatory AI capability program and develop applied AI skills relevant to the role, and demonstrate progression in applied AI skills through tangible contribution to personal and team output. Collaboration, integration and change Promote consistent use of firm systems and templates; maintain file hygiene and naming/version standards. Actively participate in change initiatives; share ideas and help embed new ways of working. Escalate blockers and propose practical fixes, while adhering to agreed service levels and briefing templates with central teams. Team leadership and development Support resourcing across competing priorities and time zones. Contribute to onboarding new team members by sharing best practice for common BD tasks, and support BD training for associates. What you will have Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Can persuade and influence senior stakeholders. Proven experience executing business development activities in professional services preferred. Enthusiasm to develop an in-depth understanding of the global IP litigation practice (in terms of the market, the key players, the competition, and our legal offering). Previous IP, technology or life sciences market experience would be a plus, but is not essential. Intellectual curiosity about market trends and client needs combined with a proactive instinct to shape business development activities in line with these insights. Strong project management and stakeholder skills; clear, persuasive writing with a focus on client needs. Comfortable with data and research; confident using client data management systems (e.g, Dynamics), experience and pipeline systems. Highly organized, proactive and resilient; strong attention to detail, ability to work to deadlines, and follow-through across multiple priorities. Strong client focus and ability to work well with busy lawyers while balancing deadlines. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
We are recruiting for a BD Manager - IP Litigation to join our Marketing team in London. Marketing team - London Our Marketing team helps the firm win and grow the right clients and work. We drive client development across the firm - deepening priority relationships, increasing share of wallet and converting strategic opportunities into profitable revenue. We equip partners with effective go-to-market strategies, tactics and processes, differentiated insights and disciplined execution. Alongside this, we strengthen the firm's market profile and reputation to support client acquisition, retention, and growth. We work as one integrated global team, aligning central support and expertise with local knowledge and execution to maximize impact across offices, practice groups, sectors and client programs. This role sits in the business development (BD) team. The BD team is focused on practice group strategy, implementing practice group business plans, winning new clients, winning more work from existing clients, and profile raising. You will support day-to-day business development for the IP Litigation practice in London by converting strategy into tactical plans that you deliver in an efficient, disciplined and collaborative way. You will provide both reactive and proactive support to lawyers and the business to help pursue growth opportunities. The role will involve the full spectrum of marketing and BD activities for the group, including support on pitches, events, directories, campaigns and thought leadership, and other profile-raising activities both internally and externally, ensuring that best practice is followed in terms of systems, technology and processes. What you will do Market profile, content and campaigns Manage directories and awards submissions for the group and coordinate associated interviews and follow up, and coordinate client newsletters, internal newsletters, and internal deal alerts. Working with our Marketing Services team (MST), to manage all logistics and marketing/promotion events, in addition to assessing external event opportunities for the group. Actively seek opportunities to raise the profile of the practice groups' capabilities and ensure consistent, evidence-based messaging in all market-facing materials. Pitch excellence Coordinate pitches and proposals, working in conjunction with the central pitch team, pricing and lawyers to create compelling, compliant submissions. Tailor credentials and case studies to client needs; responsibility for creating and updating marketing collateral. Support rehearsals and Q&A preparation. Maintain pipeline hygiene and data completeness; run basic go/no-go checklists. Strategic planning and execution Contribute to the development of approved business plans and translate into tactical execution. Track spend and return on investment against activities. Provide status reports using Dynamics (our CRM system) and pipeline data to inform partner discussions. Monitor market and client news; summarize implications and feed intelligence into wider marketing activities. Client development Assist partners, associates and BD colleagues in the management of strategic client relationships and coordinate client targeting efforts. Work on the development of client plans, contact maps and meeting records, ensuring that Dynamics is populated with high data quality. Capture client feedback and post-matter insights; log themes and flag opportunities to the senior BD manager. Assemble client and decision-maker profiles using approved research tools to support cross-selling. Track coverage, contacts and actions for priority client accounts. AI and technology Use approved marketing function AI tools, including the function's agents for designated tasks, in line with the firm's AI usage policy. Complete the marketing function's mandatory AI capability program and develop applied AI skills relevant to the role, and demonstrate progression in applied AI skills through tangible contribution to personal and team output. Collaboration, integration and change Promote consistent use of firm systems and templates; maintain file hygiene and naming/version standards. Actively participate in change initiatives; share ideas and help embed new ways of working. Escalate blockers and propose practical fixes, while adhering to agreed service levels and briefing templates with central teams. Team leadership and development Support resourcing across competing priorities and time zones. Contribute to onboarding new team members by sharing best practice for common BD tasks, and support BD training for associates. What you will have Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Can persuade and influence senior stakeholders. Proven experience executing business development activities in professional services preferred. Enthusiasm to develop an in-depth understanding of the global IP litigation practice (in terms of the market, the key players, the competition, and our legal offering). Previous IP, technology or life sciences market experience would be a plus, but is not essential. Intellectual curiosity about market trends and client needs combined with a proactive instinct to shape business development activities in line with these insights. Strong project management and stakeholder skills; clear, persuasive writing with a focus on client needs. Comfortable with data and research; confident using client data management systems (e.g, Dynamics), experience and pipeline systems. Highly organized, proactive and resilient; strong attention to detail, ability to work to deadlines, and follow-through across multiple priorities. Strong client focus and ability to work well with busy lawyers while balancing deadlines. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
We are recruiting for a BD Manager - IP Litigation to join our Marketing team in London. Marketing team - London Our Marketing team helps the firm win and grow the right clients and work. We drive client development across the firm - deepening priority relationships, increasing share of wallet and converting strategic opportunities into profitable revenue. We equip partners with effective go-to-market strategies, tactics and processes, differentiated insights and disciplined execution. Alongside this, we strengthen the firm's market profile and reputation to support client acquisition, retention, and growth. We work as one integrated global team, aligning central support and expertise with local knowledge and execution to maximize impact across offices, practice groups, sectors and client programs. This role sits in the business development (BD) team. The BD team is focused on practice group strategy, implementing practice group business plans, winning new clients, winning more work from existing clients, and profile raising. You will support day-to-day business development for the IP Litigation practice in London by converting strategy into tactical plans that you deliver in an efficient, disciplined and collaborative way. You will provide both reactive and proactive support to lawyers and the business to help pursue growth opportunities. The role will involve the full spectrum of marketing and BD activities for the group, including support on pitches, events, directories, campaigns and thought leadership, and other profile-raising activities both internally and externally, ensuring that best practice is followed in terms of systems, technology and processes. What you will do Market profile, content and campaigns Manage directories and awards submissions for the group and coordinate associated interviews and follow up, and coordinate client newsletters, internal newsletters, and internal deal alerts. Working with our Marketing Services team (MST), to manage all logistics and marketing/promotion events, in addition to assessing external event opportunities for the group. Actively seek opportunities to raise the profile of the practice groups' capabilities and ensure consistent, evidence-based messaging in all market-facing materials. Pitch excellence Coordinate pitches and proposals, working in conjunction with the central pitch team, pricing and lawyers to create compelling, compliant submissions. Tailor credentials and case studies to client needs; responsibility for creating and updating marketing collateral. Support rehearsals and Q&A preparation. Maintain pipeline hygiene and data completeness; run basic go/no-go checklists. Strategic planning and execution Contribute to the development of approved business plans and translate into tactical execution. Track spend and return on investment against activities. Provide status reports using Dynamics (our CRM system) and pipeline data to inform partner discussions. Monitor market and client news; summarize implications and feed intelligence into wider marketing activities. Client development Assist partners, associates and BD colleagues in the management of strategic client relationships and coordinate client targeting efforts. Work on the development of client plans, contact maps and meeting records, ensuring that Dynamics is populated with high data quality. Capture client feedback and post-matter insights; log themes and flag opportunities to the senior BD manager. Assemble client and decision-maker profiles using approved research tools to support cross-selling. Track coverage, contacts and actions for priority client accounts. AI and technology Use approved marketing function AI tools, including the function's agents for designated tasks, in line with the firm's AI usage policy. Complete the marketing function's mandatory AI capability program and develop applied AI skills relevant to the role, and demonstrate progression in applied AI skills through tangible contribution to personal and team output. Collaboration, integration and change Promote consistent use of firm systems and templates; maintain file hygiene and naming/version standards. Actively participate in change initiatives; share ideas and help embed new ways of working. Escalate blockers and propose practical fixes, while adhering to agreed service levels and briefing templates with central teams. Team leadership and development Support resourcing across competing priorities and time zones. Contribute to onboarding new team members by sharing best practice for common BD tasks, and support BD training for associates. What you will have Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Can persuade and influence senior stakeholders. Proven experience executing business development activities in professional services preferred. Enthusiasm to develop an in-depth understanding of the global IP litigation practice (in terms of the market, the key players, the competition, and our legal offering). Previous IP, technology or life sciences market experience would be a plus, but is not essential. Intellectual curiosity about market trends and client needs combined with a proactive instinct to shape business development activities in line with these insights. Strong project management and stakeholder skills; clear, persuasive writing with a focus on client needs. Comfortable with data and research; confident using client data management systems (e.g, Dynamics), experience and pipeline systems. Highly organized, proactive and resilient; strong attention to detail, ability to work to deadlines, and follow-through across multiple priorities. Strong client focus and ability to work well with busy lawyers while balancing deadlines. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
At Howells, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, award-winning legal services with a modern, client-focused approach and a strong local presence. As our Commercial Property team continues to grow, we are seeking an ambitious and motivated Solicitor with 2-5+ years' PQE who is ready to take the next step in their career. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse client base on a broad range of commercial property matters, while playing a key role in delivering exceptional client service and supporting the continued growth of the team. What you'll be responsible for: Managing a varied caseload of commercial lease and Landlord & Tenant matters, including grants, assignments, licences, rent deposits, and surrenders. Advising clients on estate management issues and ongoing property matters. Handling acquisitions and disposals of freehold and leasehold commercial properties, both with and without occupational tenancies. Assisting with commercial and residential development projects, including site acquisitions, options, conditional contracts, promotion agreements, planning matters, and plot sales. Advising on complex transactions including secured lending, real estate finance, agricultural land transactions, and renewable energy projects. Providing property due diligence support to the Corporate team. Managing more technical matters such as lease extensions, enfranchisement, title issues, portfolio transactions, and compulsory purchase matters. Progressing files efficiently to ensure strong financial and billing performance. Building and maintaining strong client relationships while contributing to business development and networking initiatives. Supervising and supporting Legal Assistants and junior team members where appropriate. Maintaining accurate records using the firm's Case Management System and ensuring compliance with regulatory and best practice requirements. Undertaking any additional duties as reasonably required by your Line Manager or Director. What we're looking for: Qualified as a Licensed Conveyancer, Chartered Legal Executive or Solicitor in England & Wales. 2-5+ years' PQE with solid experience in Commercial Property law. The confidence and ability to manage their own caseload independently. Strong technical knowledge across a broad range of commercial property matters. Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. A proactive, hands-on approach and strong attention to detail. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with a strong client-focused mindset. The ability to build effective relationships internally and externally and contribute to the continued growth of the department. Experience of, or an interest in, supervising and mentoring junior team members. A collaborative and positive team-oriented approach. What you'll receive: Competitive Salary Annual Leave: Enjoy a minimum of 23 days each holiday year, plus bank holidays and extra time off to unwind, including an additional personal day, a day off for your birthday, and a discretionary paid day during the Christmas break. Annual Leave Purchase Scheme: Option to buy up to 3 extra days of leave annually to support your work-life balance. Gym Discounts: Access discounted memberships to help you stay active and healthy. Growth & Development: We're invested in your career with opportunities for learning and advancement. Milestone Recognition: Celebrate your dedication with recognition and awards for key milestones. Events: Take part in various networking, corporate, and charity events throughout the year. Refer a Friend Scheme: Get rewarded for referring talented friends and connections to join the team Discounted Childcare: Benefit from an agreed discounted rate at a nearby nursery, helping to make childcare more affordable and convenient. Benefits: Additional leave Company events Referral programme Ability to commute/relocate: Cardiff CF24 0EL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Application question(s): What are your salary expectations for this role? Please provide an annual range Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
At Howells, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, award-winning legal services with a modern, client-focused approach and a strong local presence. As our Commercial Property team continues to grow, we are seeking an ambitious and motivated Solicitor with 2-5+ years' PQE who is ready to take the next step in their career. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse client base on a broad range of commercial property matters, while playing a key role in delivering exceptional client service and supporting the continued growth of the team. What you'll be responsible for: Managing a varied caseload of commercial lease and Landlord & Tenant matters, including grants, assignments, licences, rent deposits, and surrenders. Advising clients on estate management issues and ongoing property matters. Handling acquisitions and disposals of freehold and leasehold commercial properties, both with and without occupational tenancies. Assisting with commercial and residential development projects, including site acquisitions, options, conditional contracts, promotion agreements, planning matters, and plot sales. Advising on complex transactions including secured lending, real estate finance, agricultural land transactions, and renewable energy projects. Providing property due diligence support to the Corporate team. Managing more technical matters such as lease extensions, enfranchisement, title issues, portfolio transactions, and compulsory purchase matters. Progressing files efficiently to ensure strong financial and billing performance. Building and maintaining strong client relationships while contributing to business development and networking initiatives. Supervising and supporting Legal Assistants and junior team members where appropriate. Maintaining accurate records using the firm's Case Management System and ensuring compliance with regulatory and best practice requirements. Undertaking any additional duties as reasonably required by your Line Manager or Director. What we're looking for: Qualified as a Licensed Conveyancer, Chartered Legal Executive or Solicitor in England & Wales. 2-5+ years' PQE with solid experience in Commercial Property law. The confidence and ability to manage their own caseload independently. Strong technical knowledge across a broad range of commercial property matters. Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. A proactive, hands-on approach and strong attention to detail. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with a strong client-focused mindset. The ability to build effective relationships internally and externally and contribute to the continued growth of the department. Experience of, or an interest in, supervising and mentoring junior team members. A collaborative and positive team-oriented approach. What you'll receive: Competitive Salary Annual Leave: Enjoy a minimum of 23 days each holiday year, plus bank holidays and extra time off to unwind, including an additional personal day, a day off for your birthday, and a discretionary paid day during the Christmas break. Annual Leave Purchase Scheme: Option to buy up to 3 extra days of leave annually to support your work-life balance. Gym Discounts: Access discounted memberships to help you stay active and healthy. Growth & Development: We're invested in your career with opportunities for learning and advancement. Milestone Recognition: Celebrate your dedication with recognition and awards for key milestones. Events: Take part in various networking, corporate, and charity events throughout the year. Refer a Friend Scheme: Get rewarded for referring talented friends and connections to join the team Discounted Childcare: Benefit from an agreed discounted rate at a nearby nursery, helping to make childcare more affordable and convenient. Benefits: Additional leave Company events Referral programme Ability to commute/relocate: Cardiff CF24 0EL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Application question(s): What are your salary expectations for this role? Please provide an annual range Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person
Who we are and what we do The Orion Publishing Group, a division of Hachette UK, publishes commercial, award-winning fiction, non-fiction and gift titles, and is home to bestselling authors and brands including Ian Rankin, Adam Kay, Michael Connelly, Emily English, Malala Yousafzai, Brandon Sanderson, Jamie Smart, Veronica Henry, Philippe Sands, Candice Carty-Williams, Joe Abercrombie, Florence Knapp and The World of puzzle series. At Orion, we believe every story matters. Open, agile, passionate and innovative, our mission is to bring the best publishing to the greatest variety of people. Ambitious to continually raise the bar, we believe good stories can come from anywhere and we encourage and value contributions from all our staff. Our multi-award-winning and collaborative Communications team has a proud track record of delivering high-impact, creative, sales-driving campaigns that bring our books and gifts to the widest possible audience. What you'll be doing This is an exciting opportunity to join Orion's award-winning and dynamic Communications team, working across a varied list of fiction, non-fiction and gift publishing. As a confident and creative campaigner, you will play a key role in delivering consumer-focused marketing campaigns and will work with a wide range of authors and creative partners. Leading the development and delivery of standout marketing campaigns from acquisition through publication and beyond, bringing Orion's books and gifts to life and driving sales Creating bold, insight-led campaign strategies with clear positioning, audience targeting and measurable outcomes Overseeing digital marketing strategy and execution across paid and organic channels, optimising performance through data and analytics Working closely with Editorial, Publicity and Sales teams to ensure campaigns are strategically aligned Driving forward the Laurence King imprint community growth strategy alongside a senior team member, flexing your creative muscles to effectively engage a wide range of gift audiences Building strong relationships with authors, creative partners, agents, retailers and other external partners to maximise reach and impact Identifying opportunities to grow audiences, build brand equity and deepen direct-to-consumer engagement Playing a supporting role in major brand campaigns, contributing to the overall success of the Orion list Managing multiple projects and budgets simultaneously in a fast-paced environment Who we are looking for We are looking for someone with demonstrable experience in delivering creative and effective marketing campaigns. You will enjoy working as part of a supportive team and relish the opportunity to flex your creative muscles - always with an eye on our commercial goals. Our team plays a key role at every stage of our books' and gifts' journey, from acquisition to publication and beyond. You will be innately curious about consumer behaviour and will be able to demonstrate how that has been applied in a consumer-focused marketing role; experience working on publishing or gift campaigns is a bonus, but not essential. You will be experienced across all aspects of marketing and adept at working collaboratively with publicity, sales and creative teams to craft pitch-perfect strategies that place the consumer at the heart of every campaign. Thoughtful planning, excellent budget management and timely execution will be hallmarks of your work. You will also be well versed in all aspects of stakeholder management and ideally have experience in working across large teams, demonstrating excellent communication skills. What we offer Our staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this: 28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays) Private medical insurance Dental insurance Generous pension schemes Rent deposit loans 2 community days per year Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months) Retail discounts through Hachette rewards Cycle to Work scheme Eye care vouchers Wide-ranging training library Development programmes (including mentoring) Up to 70% off book purchases A charity bookshelf An active range of staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including AgeWise, Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing, Women in Tech and religious networks Season ticket loans And much more! The role will be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. Our commitment Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds. We want everyone to have the opportunity to perform at their best during our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, you can let us know at the 'Reasonable Adjustments' section of your application. We'll make sure you're supported throughout the process. The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
Who we are and what we do The Orion Publishing Group, a division of Hachette UK, publishes commercial, award-winning fiction, non-fiction and gift titles, and is home to bestselling authors and brands including Ian Rankin, Adam Kay, Michael Connelly, Emily English, Malala Yousafzai, Brandon Sanderson, Jamie Smart, Veronica Henry, Philippe Sands, Candice Carty-Williams, Joe Abercrombie, Florence Knapp and The World of puzzle series. At Orion, we believe every story matters. Open, agile, passionate and innovative, our mission is to bring the best publishing to the greatest variety of people. Ambitious to continually raise the bar, we believe good stories can come from anywhere and we encourage and value contributions from all our staff. Our multi-award-winning and collaborative Communications team has a proud track record of delivering high-impact, creative, sales-driving campaigns that bring our books and gifts to the widest possible audience. What you'll be doing This is an exciting opportunity to join Orion's award-winning and dynamic Communications team, working across a varied list of fiction, non-fiction and gift publishing. As a confident and creative campaigner, you will play a key role in delivering consumer-focused marketing campaigns and will work with a wide range of authors and creative partners. Leading the development and delivery of standout marketing campaigns from acquisition through publication and beyond, bringing Orion's books and gifts to life and driving sales Creating bold, insight-led campaign strategies with clear positioning, audience targeting and measurable outcomes Overseeing digital marketing strategy and execution across paid and organic channels, optimising performance through data and analytics Working closely with Editorial, Publicity and Sales teams to ensure campaigns are strategically aligned Driving forward the Laurence King imprint community growth strategy alongside a senior team member, flexing your creative muscles to effectively engage a wide range of gift audiences Building strong relationships with authors, creative partners, agents, retailers and other external partners to maximise reach and impact Identifying opportunities to grow audiences, build brand equity and deepen direct-to-consumer engagement Playing a supporting role in major brand campaigns, contributing to the overall success of the Orion list Managing multiple projects and budgets simultaneously in a fast-paced environment Who we are looking for We are looking for someone with demonstrable experience in delivering creative and effective marketing campaigns. You will enjoy working as part of a supportive team and relish the opportunity to flex your creative muscles - always with an eye on our commercial goals. Our team plays a key role at every stage of our books' and gifts' journey, from acquisition to publication and beyond. You will be innately curious about consumer behaviour and will be able to demonstrate how that has been applied in a consumer-focused marketing role; experience working on publishing or gift campaigns is a bonus, but not essential. You will be experienced across all aspects of marketing and adept at working collaboratively with publicity, sales and creative teams to craft pitch-perfect strategies that place the consumer at the heart of every campaign. Thoughtful planning, excellent budget management and timely execution will be hallmarks of your work. You will also be well versed in all aspects of stakeholder management and ideally have experience in working across large teams, demonstrating excellent communication skills. What we offer Our staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this: 28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays) Private medical insurance Dental insurance Generous pension schemes Rent deposit loans 2 community days per year Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months) Retail discounts through Hachette rewards Cycle to Work scheme Eye care vouchers Wide-ranging training library Development programmes (including mentoring) Up to 70% off book purchases A charity bookshelf An active range of staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including AgeWise, Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing, Women in Tech and religious networks Season ticket loans And much more! The role will be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. Our commitment Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds. We want everyone to have the opportunity to perform at their best during our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, you can let us know at the 'Reasonable Adjustments' section of your application. We'll make sure you're supported throughout the process. The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit
Job Description We are looking to recruit a Sales Associate for our Wandsworth office. Our employees are meticulous, highly professional and well-trained, with a thorough understanding of the property market in their local area. We have a track record of success in marketing at a national and international level, with over half of our business coming through referral and recommendation. Trusted for Generations, we have specialised in selling residential property in London and South of England for 150 years. About the Role The successful Sales Associate will be responsible for: Meeting and registering new applicants. Maintaining regular contact with vendors and applicants, noting all correspondence and communications. Maintaining goodwill, establishing trust and building long lasting relationships with clients. Arranging, organising and conducting viewings. Negotiating offers on behalf of clients. Having an in-depth understanding of the local market place. Working closely with the Manager to identify new business opportunities. Achieving daily and weekly targets. Working collaboratively across all departments and referring business where necessary. Skills and experience: Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills A professional, ambitious and enthusiastic approach with a desire to learn The ability to work on your own as well as in a team The ability to build rapport and develop long standing relationships The capability of working effectively under pressure and in a fast changing environment Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Full and clean driving licence Experience of Microsoft Office suite and Outlook. Why join us? When you join the John D Wood & Co. we will train, develop and support you to become the best you can possibly be. We offer new starter induction programs, which provide a mixture of classroom, on the job and online training. In addition to this, we offer each role level the opportunity to work towards gaining a professional, recognised qualification should you wish to do so. We also have a whole host of additional optional development courses available to our teams, as well as: Generous holiday allowance starting at 23 days increasing to 30 (length of service depending) The opportunity to work for one of Englands' oldest estate agencies known for delivering excellent customer service. Team recognition and awards Our very popular internal social committee connecting colleagues through sport and other social fun events. You will also be entitled to our award winning Perks at Work discount scheme offering staff along with their family & friends excellent discounted property services
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
Job Description We are looking to recruit a Sales Associate for our Wandsworth office. Our employees are meticulous, highly professional and well-trained, with a thorough understanding of the property market in their local area. We have a track record of success in marketing at a national and international level, with over half of our business coming through referral and recommendation. Trusted for Generations, we have specialised in selling residential property in London and South of England for 150 years. About the Role The successful Sales Associate will be responsible for: Meeting and registering new applicants. Maintaining regular contact with vendors and applicants, noting all correspondence and communications. Maintaining goodwill, establishing trust and building long lasting relationships with clients. Arranging, organising and conducting viewings. Negotiating offers on behalf of clients. Having an in-depth understanding of the local market place. Working closely with the Manager to identify new business opportunities. Achieving daily and weekly targets. Working collaboratively across all departments and referring business where necessary. Skills and experience: Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills A professional, ambitious and enthusiastic approach with a desire to learn The ability to work on your own as well as in a team The ability to build rapport and develop long standing relationships The capability of working effectively under pressure and in a fast changing environment Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Full and clean driving licence Experience of Microsoft Office suite and Outlook. Why join us? When you join the John D Wood & Co. we will train, develop and support you to become the best you can possibly be. We offer new starter induction programs, which provide a mixture of classroom, on the job and online training. In addition to this, we offer each role level the opportunity to work towards gaining a professional, recognised qualification should you wish to do so. We also have a whole host of additional optional development courses available to our teams, as well as: Generous holiday allowance starting at 23 days increasing to 30 (length of service depending) The opportunity to work for one of Englands' oldest estate agencies known for delivering excellent customer service. Team recognition and awards Our very popular internal social committee connecting colleagues through sport and other social fun events. You will also be entitled to our award winning Perks at Work discount scheme offering staff along with their family & friends excellent discounted property services
Location: Crawley, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. 2027 Obsolescence Management Engineer Apprentice - Level 6 Applied Professional Engineering Apprenticeship Start Date: 06 September 2027 Salary: £24,000 per annum Employee type: Permanent Location: Crawley Working Schedule: Monday - Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday - Thursday, 5 hours Friday) Turn your curiosity into a career. If you're passionate about engineering, eager to learn, and looking for a degree apprenticeship that combines academic study with exciting on-the-job experience, we'd love to hear from you. Benefits of the programme: Earn a salary while studying for your degree Gain hands-on experience in a real engineering environment Receive job-specific training and development Achieve a recognised engineering qualification Secure a permanent role from the start of your apprenticeship Have your university tuition fees fully paid About the Role As an Obsolescence Management Engineer Apprentice, you will develop the technical knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours needed to become a confident and capable engineer. Working as part of our Obsolescence Management Component Engineering team, you will support the delivery of systems and equipment solutions, ensuring projects are supported and managed throughout production and during their agreed support contract within budget. Your responsibilities may include: Supporting equipment requirements and design activities Contributing to project reviews Participating in product testing and mitigation activities Assisting with engineering investigations and problem solving Visiting customer sites where required Working with experienced Obsolescence Manager/ Component engineers on live projects What You Will Learn Throughout the apprenticeship, you will gain experience and knowledge in: Professional engineering behaviours and industry best practice Understanding and working with complex engineering systems and how to support them. Different engineering roles and activities across live projects The Obsolescence Management and Component engineering Lifecycle and key engineering processes Requirements capture, requirements management and system design techniques Obsolescence Management and Component Engineering tools and methods Testing, integration, verification, validation and qualification (IVVQ) activities Structured and methodical approaches to problem solving and investigation Degree Apprenticeship Programme You will study towards a Level 6 Applied Professional Engineering Apprenticeship with Warwick University, following the Electrical/Electronic Technical Support pathway. The programme is delivered through a blended learning approach, combining: On-campus teaching (approx. 12 x 3-day blocks per academic year) Virtual coaching sessions Online learning resources Self-directed learning activities Programme structure: Years 1 and 2 Build a broad engineering foundation across: Mechanical engineering Electrical engineering Electronics Materials engineering Design engineering Computational engineering Years 3 and 4 Progress onto your specialist pathway Apply your learning to real projects within our function in Crawley Throughout the four-year programme, you will combine university study with practical workplace experience, developing both academic knowledge and professional engineering skills. Entry Requirements To apply, you will need: A Levels 112 UCAS tariff points A Levels Grade B or above in Maths, at least one additional STEM or engineering subject GCSEs Minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above Must include: English Language Mathematics an additional STEM subject Please note that applicants who already hold a relevant degree will not be eligible for this programme. Benefits Competitive salary of £24,000 per annum Performance-related pay uplifts Holiday entitlement of 201 hours a year (plus a company day and bank holidays) Contributory Company Pension Health Care Cash Plan Hybrid/flexible working options Employee assistance programme Learning and development support Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives Life Cover 80 Hours Volunteering per year (first two years) Thales Apprentice Recruitment Process 1. Apply Online - submit your application online to register your interest. You only need to register for one role as you will have the opportunity to apply for additional roles at the full application stage. 2. Upload Your CV 3. Check your emails for the invitation to apply - this will comefrom 4. Complete Your Application - follow the link provided in the email to complete your application. You can apply for one primary role and up to 3 additional roles. 5. Complete Online Tests - undertake the online assessments designed to evaluate your suitability for the role. 6. Virtual Assessment Centre - candidates who progress from the online assessment stage will attend a virtual assessment centre, which will include group exercises, and competency-based interviews. 7. Job Offer - successful candidates who perform well throughout the recruitment process will receive a job offer from Thales. For further information about our Future Talent recruitment process, including hints and tips, or to connect with a member of the Future Talent Team, a Graduate, or an Apprentice, please visit Thales Future Talent - Connectr . Please note, assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February - May 2027. Induction week for all Graduate and Apprentices will take place from Monday 6 September - Friday 10 September 2027. Closing date: Our applications will close at 11.59pm on Wednesday 17 February 2027, this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. Please note, we will be in contact by the end of February 2027 with details of next steps. PLEASE NOTE THAT ROLES MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMER OF APPLICATIONS. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO AVOID MISSING OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY. Because of the work we do at Thales, all roles are subject to security requirements. To be considered for this position, you must have the permanent right to work in the UK and be able to successfully complete and maintain UK Government security checks, including Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening and Security Clearance (SC), which is a government background check, before starting employment. To be eligible for SC clearance, you will typically need to have lived in the UK continuously for the last five years. As part of the vetting process, you will be asked to provide evidence of your identity, right to work in the UK, any time spent overseas during the last five years, and your employment and/or education history. For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please follow this link - . Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity, and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales. At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
Location: Crawley, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. 2027 Obsolescence Management Engineer Apprentice - Level 6 Applied Professional Engineering Apprenticeship Start Date: 06 September 2027 Salary: £24,000 per annum Employee type: Permanent Location: Crawley Working Schedule: Monday - Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday - Thursday, 5 hours Friday) Turn your curiosity into a career. If you're passionate about engineering, eager to learn, and looking for a degree apprenticeship that combines academic study with exciting on-the-job experience, we'd love to hear from you. Benefits of the programme: Earn a salary while studying for your degree Gain hands-on experience in a real engineering environment Receive job-specific training and development Achieve a recognised engineering qualification Secure a permanent role from the start of your apprenticeship Have your university tuition fees fully paid About the Role As an Obsolescence Management Engineer Apprentice, you will develop the technical knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours needed to become a confident and capable engineer. Working as part of our Obsolescence Management Component Engineering team, you will support the delivery of systems and equipment solutions, ensuring projects are supported and managed throughout production and during their agreed support contract within budget. Your responsibilities may include: Supporting equipment requirements and design activities Contributing to project reviews Participating in product testing and mitigation activities Assisting with engineering investigations and problem solving Visiting customer sites where required Working with experienced Obsolescence Manager/ Component engineers on live projects What You Will Learn Throughout the apprenticeship, you will gain experience and knowledge in: Professional engineering behaviours and industry best practice Understanding and working with complex engineering systems and how to support them. Different engineering roles and activities across live projects The Obsolescence Management and Component engineering Lifecycle and key engineering processes Requirements capture, requirements management and system design techniques Obsolescence Management and Component Engineering tools and methods Testing, integration, verification, validation and qualification (IVVQ) activities Structured and methodical approaches to problem solving and investigation Degree Apprenticeship Programme You will study towards a Level 6 Applied Professional Engineering Apprenticeship with Warwick University, following the Electrical/Electronic Technical Support pathway. The programme is delivered through a blended learning approach, combining: On-campus teaching (approx. 12 x 3-day blocks per academic year) Virtual coaching sessions Online learning resources Self-directed learning activities Programme structure: Years 1 and 2 Build a broad engineering foundation across: Mechanical engineering Electrical engineering Electronics Materials engineering Design engineering Computational engineering Years 3 and 4 Progress onto your specialist pathway Apply your learning to real projects within our function in Crawley Throughout the four-year programme, you will combine university study with practical workplace experience, developing both academic knowledge and professional engineering skills. Entry Requirements To apply, you will need: A Levels 112 UCAS tariff points A Levels Grade B or above in Maths, at least one additional STEM or engineering subject GCSEs Minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above Must include: English Language Mathematics an additional STEM subject Please note that applicants who already hold a relevant degree will not be eligible for this programme. Benefits Competitive salary of £24,000 per annum Performance-related pay uplifts Holiday entitlement of 201 hours a year (plus a company day and bank holidays) Contributory Company Pension Health Care Cash Plan Hybrid/flexible working options Employee assistance programme Learning and development support Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives Life Cover 80 Hours Volunteering per year (first two years) Thales Apprentice Recruitment Process 1. Apply Online - submit your application online to register your interest. You only need to register for one role as you will have the opportunity to apply for additional roles at the full application stage. 2. Upload Your CV 3. Check your emails for the invitation to apply - this will comefrom 4. Complete Your Application - follow the link provided in the email to complete your application. You can apply for one primary role and up to 3 additional roles. 5. Complete Online Tests - undertake the online assessments designed to evaluate your suitability for the role. 6. Virtual Assessment Centre - candidates who progress from the online assessment stage will attend a virtual assessment centre, which will include group exercises, and competency-based interviews. 7. Job Offer - successful candidates who perform well throughout the recruitment process will receive a job offer from Thales. For further information about our Future Talent recruitment process, including hints and tips, or to connect with a member of the Future Talent Team, a Graduate, or an Apprentice, please visit Thales Future Talent - Connectr . Please note, assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February - May 2027. Induction week for all Graduate and Apprentices will take place from Monday 6 September - Friday 10 September 2027. Closing date: Our applications will close at 11.59pm on Wednesday 17 February 2027, this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. Please note, we will be in contact by the end of February 2027 with details of next steps. PLEASE NOTE THAT ROLES MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMER OF APPLICATIONS. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO AVOID MISSING OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY. Because of the work we do at Thales, all roles are subject to security requirements. To be considered for this position, you must have the permanent right to work in the UK and be able to successfully complete and maintain UK Government security checks, including Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening and Security Clearance (SC), which is a government background check, before starting employment. To be eligible for SC clearance, you will typically need to have lived in the UK continuously for the last five years. As part of the vetting process, you will be asked to provide evidence of your identity, right to work in the UK, any time spent overseas during the last five years, and your employment and/or education history. For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please follow this link - . Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity, and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales. At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!
About The Role We have a fantastic opportunity for an Early Years Educator to join our team at Ladywell Pre - School in Lewisham . Rated Good by Ofsted and 9.8 on Day Nurseries . Hours: 09:30am - 13:30pm We are looking for a skilled early years educator who will offer our children high quality inclusive early years education and care. We take great pride in being a friendly, inclusive setting that put children and their families at the heart of our practice and provide excellent promotion and progression opportunities for our staff team. What we offer: We are proud to be part of the Early Years Alliance family of early years settings. Founded over 60 years ago, the Alliance is an educational charity dedicated to supporting the delivery of quality early years education and care to children and families. The Alliance prides itself on being a supportive workplace and offers significant benefits for our team members including: 100% discount on childcare and early education places (applicable to staff working in our early years settings) Extensive training and career progression planning, including access to our Learning Management System (LMS) The Alliance has invested in FAMLY reducing paperwork and giving you more time to focus on the children. A generous workplace pension scheme 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional annual leave for long service. Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity. Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources. A dedicated mental health First aider to support your mental well being Job purpose: As Early Years Educator, you will: provide creative and engaging learning opportunities for children. be a proactive member of the team, providing a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment support the nursery management team to deliver high-quality care and education in line with the setting's policies and procedures. Requirements: Successful applicants for the Early Years Educator position will need: a minimum Level 2 or above Early Years Education and Childcare Qualification or equivalent. proven post-qualification experience of working with children. Also, you will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service. For the full of duties and the requirements, please download the job description which accompanies this advert. Hours per week: 20 Weeks per year: 39 Interview date: Friday 16th October 2026
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
About The Role We have a fantastic opportunity for an Early Years Educator to join our team at Ladywell Pre - School in Lewisham . Rated Good by Ofsted and 9.8 on Day Nurseries . Hours: 09:30am - 13:30pm We are looking for a skilled early years educator who will offer our children high quality inclusive early years education and care. We take great pride in being a friendly, inclusive setting that put children and their families at the heart of our practice and provide excellent promotion and progression opportunities for our staff team. What we offer: We are proud to be part of the Early Years Alliance family of early years settings. Founded over 60 years ago, the Alliance is an educational charity dedicated to supporting the delivery of quality early years education and care to children and families. The Alliance prides itself on being a supportive workplace and offers significant benefits for our team members including: 100% discount on childcare and early education places (applicable to staff working in our early years settings) Extensive training and career progression planning, including access to our Learning Management System (LMS) The Alliance has invested in FAMLY reducing paperwork and giving you more time to focus on the children. A generous workplace pension scheme 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional annual leave for long service. Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity. Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources. A dedicated mental health First aider to support your mental well being Job purpose: As Early Years Educator, you will: provide creative and engaging learning opportunities for children. be a proactive member of the team, providing a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment support the nursery management team to deliver high-quality care and education in line with the setting's policies and procedures. Requirements: Successful applicants for the Early Years Educator position will need: a minimum Level 2 or above Early Years Education and Childcare Qualification or equivalent. proven post-qualification experience of working with children. Also, you will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service. For the full of duties and the requirements, please download the job description which accompanies this advert. Hours per week: 20 Weeks per year: 39 Interview date: Friday 16th October 2026
Job Title: IT Specialist Team Leader Location: In Office - Pencoed, South Wales / St Asaph Salary: £32,000 - £37,000 per annum Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 18:00, with On Call weekend support on rotation. 5 days per week, 8 hours per day during these times with a 30-minute lunch break) About Flotek: Flotek Group are a fast-growing Tech Company based throughout the UK providing IT and Comms technology to small & medium businesses. We have regional sales and support locations across the UK. Our ambitious growth is focused around our crucial values and fundamental rules, with every product and service delivered with expertise, passion and heart. About the role: We are looking for a highly motivated and technically capable Team Leader to lead Flotek's IT Specialist function. You will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership, development and performance of our 2nd Line Engineers, 3rd Line Engineers and Maintenance Engineers, ensuring technical incidents, service requests and proactive maintenance activities are delivered to the highest standards. The successful candidate will combine strong technical capability with excellent leadership skills, helping drive operational excellence, continuous improvement, and exceptional partner experiences. Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership & People Management Lead, coach and develop IT Specialist Engineers and Maintenance Engineers. Conduct regular one-to-ones, probation reviews and performance discussions. Support recruitment, onboarding and training of new team members. Create personal development plans and technical growth pathways for engineers. Promote accountability, ownership and a positive team culture. Specialist Queue Management Oversee all 2nd Line, 3rd Line and Maintenance ticket queues. Ensure tickets are prioritised correctly and worked within agreed SLAs. Manage workload distribution based on skillset, capacity and business priorities. Monitor ticket backlog, ticket ageing and escalation trends. Ensure engineers maintain high-quality ticket updates and documentation. Technical Escalation Management Act as the primary escalation point for complex and high-impact technical incidents. Support engineers with troubleshooting across Microsoft 365, Azure, Networking, Servers, Security and Infrastructure technologies. Lead technical investigations and root cause analysis activities. Work with third-party vendors and partners where escalation is required. Ensure critical and major incidents are managed effectively through to resolution. Maintenance & Proactive Services Management Lead Flotek's Maintenance Engineering function. Ensure completion of scheduled maintenance visits and preventative maintenance activities. Monitor patch compliance, system health checks and proactive monitoring activities. Drive initiatives that reduce reactive support demand through proactive service improvements. Ensure maintenance activities are documented and reported accurately. Service Quality & Continuous Improvement Maintain high levels of service quality and partner satisfaction. Review repeat incidents and implement preventative solutions. Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency improvements and service optimisation. Develop and maintain technical standards, procedures and knowledge base articles. Work closely with Service Leadership to improve operational performance. KPI & Performance Management Monitor and report on: Response SLA Performance Resolution SLA Performance Ticket Backlog Ticket Ageing Escalation Volumes Re-open Rates Team Utilisation CSAT Performance Produce regular performance reports for the Head of Service. Identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management Work closely with Helpdesk Team Leaders to ensure effective ticket escalation and workload balancing. Support service reviews, operational meetings and major incident reviews. Assist with onboarding of new partners and technical projects. Build strong relationships with internal teams, suppliers and partners. Customer Experience Excellence Ensure every engineer delivers a professional, consistent and customer-focused service. Support achievement of company CSAT and NPS objectives. Act as an escalation point for partner concerns and service issues. Drive a culture of ownership and exceptional service delivery. What We're looking for: Previous experience leading technical support teams within an MSP environment. Minimum 5 years' experience supporting Microsoft-based environments. Strong experience across: Microsoft 365 Azure Active Directory Windows Server Networking Cyber Security Technologies Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience using HaloPSA or similar PSA platforms. Experience producing and interpreting service performance metrics. Full UK Driving Licence. Benefits: Staff Share Equity Scheme New Customer Referral Incentive Onsite Parking 21 Days Holiday increasing to 25 with 4 years of service (+ Bank Holidays) Perkbox Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Ongoing Training & Certification Support Career Development Opportunities Due to the nature of the role the company will not be able to offer sponsorship or relocation assistance so candidates must already reside in the UK. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; IT Technician, IT Support Engineer, IT Service Engineer, IT Team Leader, IT Manager, IT Supervisor, IT Technician, IT Support Technician, Technical Support, IT Support, IT Systems Support, 2nd Line Technical Support Advisor, 2nd Line Technical Support Analyst, IT Service Engineer, may also be considered for this role.
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
Job Title: IT Specialist Team Leader Location: In Office - Pencoed, South Wales / St Asaph Salary: £32,000 - £37,000 per annum Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 18:00, with On Call weekend support on rotation. 5 days per week, 8 hours per day during these times with a 30-minute lunch break) About Flotek: Flotek Group are a fast-growing Tech Company based throughout the UK providing IT and Comms technology to small & medium businesses. We have regional sales and support locations across the UK. Our ambitious growth is focused around our crucial values and fundamental rules, with every product and service delivered with expertise, passion and heart. About the role: We are looking for a highly motivated and technically capable Team Leader to lead Flotek's IT Specialist function. You will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership, development and performance of our 2nd Line Engineers, 3rd Line Engineers and Maintenance Engineers, ensuring technical incidents, service requests and proactive maintenance activities are delivered to the highest standards. The successful candidate will combine strong technical capability with excellent leadership skills, helping drive operational excellence, continuous improvement, and exceptional partner experiences. Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership & People Management Lead, coach and develop IT Specialist Engineers and Maintenance Engineers. Conduct regular one-to-ones, probation reviews and performance discussions. Support recruitment, onboarding and training of new team members. Create personal development plans and technical growth pathways for engineers. Promote accountability, ownership and a positive team culture. Specialist Queue Management Oversee all 2nd Line, 3rd Line and Maintenance ticket queues. Ensure tickets are prioritised correctly and worked within agreed SLAs. Manage workload distribution based on skillset, capacity and business priorities. Monitor ticket backlog, ticket ageing and escalation trends. Ensure engineers maintain high-quality ticket updates and documentation. Technical Escalation Management Act as the primary escalation point for complex and high-impact technical incidents. Support engineers with troubleshooting across Microsoft 365, Azure, Networking, Servers, Security and Infrastructure technologies. Lead technical investigations and root cause analysis activities. Work with third-party vendors and partners where escalation is required. Ensure critical and major incidents are managed effectively through to resolution. Maintenance & Proactive Services Management Lead Flotek's Maintenance Engineering function. Ensure completion of scheduled maintenance visits and preventative maintenance activities. Monitor patch compliance, system health checks and proactive monitoring activities. Drive initiatives that reduce reactive support demand through proactive service improvements. Ensure maintenance activities are documented and reported accurately. Service Quality & Continuous Improvement Maintain high levels of service quality and partner satisfaction. Review repeat incidents and implement preventative solutions. Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency improvements and service optimisation. Develop and maintain technical standards, procedures and knowledge base articles. Work closely with Service Leadership to improve operational performance. KPI & Performance Management Monitor and report on: Response SLA Performance Resolution SLA Performance Ticket Backlog Ticket Ageing Escalation Volumes Re-open Rates Team Utilisation CSAT Performance Produce regular performance reports for the Head of Service. Identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management Work closely with Helpdesk Team Leaders to ensure effective ticket escalation and workload balancing. Support service reviews, operational meetings and major incident reviews. Assist with onboarding of new partners and technical projects. Build strong relationships with internal teams, suppliers and partners. Customer Experience Excellence Ensure every engineer delivers a professional, consistent and customer-focused service. Support achievement of company CSAT and NPS objectives. Act as an escalation point for partner concerns and service issues. Drive a culture of ownership and exceptional service delivery. What We're looking for: Previous experience leading technical support teams within an MSP environment. Minimum 5 years' experience supporting Microsoft-based environments. Strong experience across: Microsoft 365 Azure Active Directory Windows Server Networking Cyber Security Technologies Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience using HaloPSA or similar PSA platforms. Experience producing and interpreting service performance metrics. Full UK Driving Licence. Benefits: Staff Share Equity Scheme New Customer Referral Incentive Onsite Parking 21 Days Holiday increasing to 25 with 4 years of service (+ Bank Holidays) Perkbox Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Ongoing Training & Certification Support Career Development Opportunities Due to the nature of the role the company will not be able to offer sponsorship or relocation assistance so candidates must already reside in the UK. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; IT Technician, IT Support Engineer, IT Service Engineer, IT Team Leader, IT Manager, IT Supervisor, IT Technician, IT Support Technician, Technical Support, IT Support, IT Systems Support, 2nd Line Technical Support Advisor, 2nd Line Technical Support Analyst, IT Service Engineer, may also be considered for this role.
