I am currently working in partnership with a leading London-based insurer to support the appointment of an Expense Analyst. This role will support the Finance Business Partner in the management and analysis of expenses, delivering high-quality reporting and actionable insight to enable informed decision-making across the COO function and the Shared Services leadership team. The position plays a key role in budgeting, forecasting and month-end processes, while also contributing to the continuous improvement of expense management frameworks and controls.Candidates with approximately 1-3 years' post-qualification experience in an expenses or cost-focused finance role, who are seeking a clearly defined path for career progression, please do reach out.
Mar 14, 2026
Full time
I am currently working in partnership with a leading London-based insurer to support the appointment of an Expense Analyst. This role will support the Finance Business Partner in the management and analysis of expenses, delivering high-quality reporting and actionable insight to enable informed decision-making across the COO function and the Shared Services leadership team. The position plays a key role in budgeting, forecasting and month-end processes, while also contributing to the continuous improvement of expense management frameworks and controls.Candidates with approximately 1-3 years' post-qualification experience in an expenses or cost-focused finance role, who are seeking a clearly defined path for career progression, please do reach out.
Risk Business Partner Location: Preston (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £35,000 - depending on experience Make real impact in a business where risk enables smarter decisions.We're looking for a proactive and analytical Risk Business Partner to help ensure operational risks across Key Group are identified, understood and managed effectively. You'll work closely with stakeholders at all levels to strengthen controls, support decision-making and embed a strong, forward-looking risk culture. What you'll be doing Facilitating the identification, analysis and evaluation of operational risks Ensuring risk registers are accurate, consistent and high-quality Producing clear, insightful risk reporting Supporting the enhancement of the KR Group Risk Management Framework Helping teams manage their risks within appetite Coordinating risk events, investigations, root-cause analysis and corrective actions Providing practical, proportionate risk guidance Evaluating and strengthening existing controls Delivering assurance reviews and communicating findings clearly Producing risk-based information for senior leadership, the Board and committees What we're looking for Strong understanding of operational risk or experience in audit/assurance Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Clear communicator with the confidence to influence and challenge Highly organised with strong prioritisation skills Detail-driven with high accuracy in outputs Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships Confident facilitating workshops and risk assessments Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement Professional, honest, and aligned with KR Group values Your Benefits Time Off & Flexibility 23 days annual leave (rising to 28 days with service) 1 Charity Day and 1 Wellbeing Day each year Option to purchase up to 5 additional holidays annually Hybrid working for better work/life balance Financial & Lifestyle Support Generous 5% employee and 8% employer pension scheme Simply Health private health cover Life Assurance at 4x salary Retailer discounts & employee perks portal Long service awards Apply today and help strengthen the future of Key Group.
Mar 14, 2026
Full time
Risk Business Partner Location: Preston (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £35,000 - depending on experience Make real impact in a business where risk enables smarter decisions.We're looking for a proactive and analytical Risk Business Partner to help ensure operational risks across Key Group are identified, understood and managed effectively. You'll work closely with stakeholders at all levels to strengthen controls, support decision-making and embed a strong, forward-looking risk culture. What you'll be doing Facilitating the identification, analysis and evaluation of operational risks Ensuring risk registers are accurate, consistent and high-quality Producing clear, insightful risk reporting Supporting the enhancement of the KR Group Risk Management Framework Helping teams manage their risks within appetite Coordinating risk events, investigations, root-cause analysis and corrective actions Providing practical, proportionate risk guidance Evaluating and strengthening existing controls Delivering assurance reviews and communicating findings clearly Producing risk-based information for senior leadership, the Board and committees What we're looking for Strong understanding of operational risk or experience in audit/assurance Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Clear communicator with the confidence to influence and challenge Highly organised with strong prioritisation skills Detail-driven with high accuracy in outputs Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships Confident facilitating workshops and risk assessments Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement Professional, honest, and aligned with KR Group values Your Benefits Time Off & Flexibility 23 days annual leave (rising to 28 days with service) 1 Charity Day and 1 Wellbeing Day each year Option to purchase up to 5 additional holidays annually Hybrid working for better work/life balance Financial & Lifestyle Support Generous 5% employee and 8% employer pension scheme Simply Health private health cover Life Assurance at 4x salary Retailer discounts & employee perks portal Long service awards Apply today and help strengthen the future of Key Group.
Reed Finance are recruiting for a Portfolio Manager (Finance) on behalf of our globally recognised client on an initial 6 month, Fixed Term Contract Basis. This role requires an experienced candidate with exceptional credit analysis skills and a robust understanding of finance, capable of deep diving in to numbers to assess potential risks. This role is pivotal in ensuring financial sustainability and regulatory compliance in a highly complex marketplace. Day-to-day of the role: Assess and monitor a portfolio of large (multi-million turnover) companies through qualitative and quantitative analysis. Maintain oversight of compliance against frameworks, advising the credit committee on financial sustainability and risks. Conduct regular reviews, monitor market trends, and identify early actions for companies showing signs of credit deterioration. Handle complex cases, including companies in financial distress or undergoing significant structural changes. Build and maintain relationships with client CEOs, CFOs, and other senior management, which sometimes may require difficult conversations to achieve resolutions. Develop a deep understanding of the issues affecting the industry to inform strategic decision-making. Recommend improvements to policies, processes, and practices that are not meeting their objectives and implement these changes. Required Skills & Qualifications: Strong experience in credit risk management and a broad finance background, able to analyse complex financial assessments and forecasts for large companies. Capable of presenting complex data to SLTs, including having challenging conversations where needed around credit, risks and assessments. A full finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) would be advantageous, however is not essential. Benefits: Flexible hybrid working (1-2 days per week in the office), very generous holiday allowance, market leading pension scheme and more. Our client are looking to shortlist immediately, so please apply now for further information.
Mar 14, 2026
Full time
Reed Finance are recruiting for a Portfolio Manager (Finance) on behalf of our globally recognised client on an initial 6 month, Fixed Term Contract Basis. This role requires an experienced candidate with exceptional credit analysis skills and a robust understanding of finance, capable of deep diving in to numbers to assess potential risks. This role is pivotal in ensuring financial sustainability and regulatory compliance in a highly complex marketplace. Day-to-day of the role: Assess and monitor a portfolio of large (multi-million turnover) companies through qualitative and quantitative analysis. Maintain oversight of compliance against frameworks, advising the credit committee on financial sustainability and risks. Conduct regular reviews, monitor market trends, and identify early actions for companies showing signs of credit deterioration. Handle complex cases, including companies in financial distress or undergoing significant structural changes. Build and maintain relationships with client CEOs, CFOs, and other senior management, which sometimes may require difficult conversations to achieve resolutions. Develop a deep understanding of the issues affecting the industry to inform strategic decision-making. Recommend improvements to policies, processes, and practices that are not meeting their objectives and implement these changes. Required Skills & Qualifications: Strong experience in credit risk management and a broad finance background, able to analyse complex financial assessments and forecasts for large companies. Capable of presenting complex data to SLTs, including having challenging conversations where needed around credit, risks and assessments. A full finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) would be advantageous, however is not essential. Benefits: Flexible hybrid working (1-2 days per week in the office), very generous holiday allowance, market leading pension scheme and more. Our client are looking to shortlist immediately, so please apply now for further information.
Our client is seeking a skilled Solutions Architect to join their technology team on a contract basis. This opportunity is within the fast-paced technology sector, where innovative solutions are paramount. The ideal candidate will bring their architectural expertise and cloud technology experience to ensure that all solutions are effectively designed and implemented. Overall Job Purpose The Solutions Architect is accountable for ensuring that our technology solutions are designed and implemented according to Enterprise Architecture Requirements, Business Requirements and IT Development Standards to deliver towards strategic goals. This is a specialist role, providing technical leadership across disparate solutions driving value for one, or across several, enterprise journeys. You will play a key role in designing end-to-end technology solutions and supporting engineering teams throughout the Software Delivery Lifecycle. You will be experienced in providing design documentation and reviewing or contributing to IT governance and standards. You will work alongside other architects, delivery managers, principal software engineers, business analysts, UX designers and developer teams delivering incremental releases that generate business value. Top 5-10 Key Tasks Working closely with the technology organisation, designing solutions that cross technical, product and application boundaries Being the point of contact for resolving any architectural issues Acting as an SME for technical changes and assist in providing proposals and estimates for new initiatives or product enhancements Owning, creating and maintaining solution design documentation and seeking relevant sign-off Contributing to design standards and patterns, and forming part of the governing body of Enterprise Architecture Supporting projects and product enhancements throughout the development and delivery lifecycle Assisting in incident/problem management, root cause analysis and definition of solutions Working closely with the engineering team(s) - encouraging continuous improvement in the development, build, test and maintenance of the system Autonomy The Solutions Architect works independently with minimal guidance. They will typically operate with broad latitude in a complex environment, and guidance is provided only in the most complex situations. Problem Solving The role involves solving unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business. This includes interpreting internal or external issues, recommending solutions, and taking new perspectives on existing solutions. Peers The Solutions Architect works with teams across the business at all levels and primarily with senior management. They act as a resource for colleagues with less experience and collaborate across multiple teams. Projects Responsible for leading projects or project steps within broader projects. This includes having accountability for ongoing activities, functional teams, and project milestones or objectives. The role involves overseeing solution design and resolving issues as they are discovered. Career Level (Technical Skills and Qualifications) The Solutions Architect should have significant work experience at a senior level, ideally 5 years + in a relevant role. Essential Skills and Experience Demonstrable experience working as a Solutions Architect using a range of technologies (e.g. Java/Spring, Salesforce, JavaScript/TypeScript, microservices, containers, databases, cloud technologies) Experience in complex modernisation initiatives Ability to evaluate new technologies and understand their impact on the existing estate Experience using appropriate tools/technologies for the design, development, build, testing & deployment of applications Confident communicator, able to present complex technical issues clearly to technical and non-technical audiences Experience with Agile Methodology, ideally SAFe Ability to multitask and prioritise across various projects and initiatives Work independently and collaborate effectively across the organisation Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment Self-motivated, with the ability to take ownership of tasks Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Desirable Skills and Experience Financial Services experience is desirable but not essential Experience of multiple architecture frameworks Experience with multiple cloud technologies If you are an experienced Solutions Architect looking for an exciting contract opportunity within the technology sector, apply now!
Mar 14, 2026
Contractor
Our client is seeking a skilled Solutions Architect to join their technology team on a contract basis. This opportunity is within the fast-paced technology sector, where innovative solutions are paramount. The ideal candidate will bring their architectural expertise and cloud technology experience to ensure that all solutions are effectively designed and implemented. Overall Job Purpose The Solutions Architect is accountable for ensuring that our technology solutions are designed and implemented according to Enterprise Architecture Requirements, Business Requirements and IT Development Standards to deliver towards strategic goals. This is a specialist role, providing technical leadership across disparate solutions driving value for one, or across several, enterprise journeys. You will play a key role in designing end-to-end technology solutions and supporting engineering teams throughout the Software Delivery Lifecycle. You will be experienced in providing design documentation and reviewing or contributing to IT governance and standards. You will work alongside other architects, delivery managers, principal software engineers, business analysts, UX designers and developer teams delivering incremental releases that generate business value. Top 5-10 Key Tasks Working closely with the technology organisation, designing solutions that cross technical, product and application boundaries Being the point of contact for resolving any architectural issues Acting as an SME for technical changes and assist in providing proposals and estimates for new initiatives or product enhancements Owning, creating and maintaining solution design documentation and seeking relevant sign-off Contributing to design standards and patterns, and forming part of the governing body of Enterprise Architecture Supporting projects and product enhancements throughout the development and delivery lifecycle Assisting in incident/problem management, root cause analysis and definition of solutions Working closely with the engineering team(s) - encouraging continuous improvement in the development, build, test and maintenance of the system Autonomy The Solutions Architect works independently with minimal guidance. They will typically operate with broad latitude in a complex environment, and guidance is provided only in the most complex situations. Problem Solving The role involves solving unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business. This includes interpreting internal or external issues, recommending solutions, and taking new perspectives on existing solutions. Peers The Solutions Architect works with teams across the business at all levels and primarily with senior management. They act as a resource for colleagues with less experience and collaborate across multiple teams. Projects Responsible for leading projects or project steps within broader projects. This includes having accountability for ongoing activities, functional teams, and project milestones or objectives. The role involves overseeing solution design and resolving issues as they are discovered. Career Level (Technical Skills and Qualifications) The Solutions Architect should have significant work experience at a senior level, ideally 5 years + in a relevant role. Essential Skills and Experience Demonstrable experience working as a Solutions Architect using a range of technologies (e.g. Java/Spring, Salesforce, JavaScript/TypeScript, microservices, containers, databases, cloud technologies) Experience in complex modernisation initiatives Ability to evaluate new technologies and understand their impact on the existing estate Experience using appropriate tools/technologies for the design, development, build, testing & deployment of applications Confident communicator, able to present complex technical issues clearly to technical and non-technical audiences Experience with Agile Methodology, ideally SAFe Ability to multitask and prioritise across various projects and initiatives Work independently and collaborate effectively across the organisation Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment Self-motivated, with the ability to take ownership of tasks Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Desirable Skills and Experience Financial Services experience is desirable but not essential Experience of multiple architecture frameworks Experience with multiple cloud technologies If you are an experienced Solutions Architect looking for an exciting contract opportunity within the technology sector, apply now!
Band 8b Full Time PermanentBase: Trust Headquarters, Crawley (with travel across SECAmb sites) Are you an experienced legal professional with a passion for healthcare law and a commitment to improving patient safety and organisational governance? South East Coast Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) is seeking a dynamic, highly skilled Head of Legal Services to lead our Legal Services team. About the Role As Head of Legal Services, you will provide expert legal advice across a broad range of healthcare-related matters, including clinical negligence, coroners' inquests, personal injury claims, and complex ethical issues. You will act as a trusted advisor to the Trust's Executive Team, senior clinicians, and operational leaders, ensuring legal compliance and supporting continuous improvement in patient safety and governance. Main duties of the job You will lead the legal management of inquests, including advocacy and witness support, and oversee the conduct of claims and litigation. You will also play a key role in identifying organisational learning from legal processes and contribute to policy development and internal training. Key Responsibilities Independently manage and advocate in coroners' inquests. Provide expert legal advice on healthcare law, patient consent, capacity, confidentiality, and more. Lead the management of clinical negligence and personal injury claims. Support staff across the Trust with legal guidance and training. Collaborate with governance, safety, and clinical teams to embed learning and improve practice. Line manage legal services staff and oversee the department's budget. What We're Looking For Extensive experience in healthcare law, litigation, and inquest advocacy. Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills. Ability to manage complex caseloads and provide clear, strategic legal advice. Experience working within the NHS or public sector is desirable. About us Option to join NHS pension scheme A minimum 27 days' holiday each year, increasing after 5 years' service. Personal and professional development and training opportunities. Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes. Access to occupational health and counselling services. Access to NHS discounts, offering NHS employees a range of money-saving deals. Other than in exceptional circumstances, the starting salary for staff new to the NHS will be the bottom point of the band to which they have been appointed. Job responsibilities The post holder is responsible for the daily management of the Legal Services allocated budget and line management of legal services staff. Accountable for the effective legal conduct of all inquests involving the Trust, incuding adherence to professional standards of all Legal staff and compliance with evidentiary and Coronial rules by, Acting as a confident advocate, including the ability to examine and cross examine witnesses, present evidence and make submissions to Coroners on relevant law. To understand the medical complexities of each case in conjunction with senior clinicians and recognise potentially problematic areas, both clinically and legally, which may require further investigation and reporting for the purposes of the inquest. To provide advice on the preparation and content of witness statements. To liaise with the Coroner and his/her Officers to meet the requirements of the Court. In exceptional cases to instruct Counsel where necessary. Ensuring close liaison with the patient safety team and divisional quality and clinical leads, highlighting areas of risk identified in inquests investigations to ensure that lessons learned in the claims and inquest process are implemented within the Trust. Legal Advice To ensure the provision of the highest level of prompt and accurate expert legal advice by: Providing advice on matters including, but not limited to, patient consent, withholding/withdrawing of life sustaining treatment and end of life decisions, capacity, confidentiality, access to patient information, medical ethics, mental health law, trust law, contract law, criminal law, dealings with the police, child protection, occupiers liability, interpretation of relevant legislation, legal principles and case law. Participating in and providing legal advice to Trust Working Groups and Committees in the development and implementation of policy, ensuring the Trusts compliance with the relevant legal frameworks. Person Specification Skills/Ability/ Knowledge Able to communicate highly contentious, sensitive and complex information (both written and oral) often within an antagonistic atmosphere in order to provide a legal advisory service and associate specialist litigation. Able to take evidence from witnesses and submissions in court or tribunal Ability to deal confidently with staff at all levels of an organisation Well developed interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a range of professionals Excellent communication skills at all levels, confident when speaking in public and at large meetings Developing & delivering training programmes Qualifications Degree in Law (or other degree with completion of relevant conversion course) Masters level qualification, or demonstrable experience as a senior and expert specialist solicitor or barrister Knowledge and experience associated with NHS specific legal provisions, structures and social care policies Experience of Datix Experience Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the specialised field of Health Law, including litigation, inquests and general advice on protection of interests of medical staff and organisations Inquest Advocacy Experience of managing staff and budgets Experience of using the NHSLA Extranet and Claims Wizard Experience of working within the NHS or public sector environment Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Mar 14, 2026
Full time
Band 8b Full Time PermanentBase: Trust Headquarters, Crawley (with travel across SECAmb sites) Are you an experienced legal professional with a passion for healthcare law and a commitment to improving patient safety and organisational governance? South East Coast Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) is seeking a dynamic, highly skilled Head of Legal Services to lead our Legal Services team. About the Role As Head of Legal Services, you will provide expert legal advice across a broad range of healthcare-related matters, including clinical negligence, coroners' inquests, personal injury claims, and complex ethical issues. You will act as a trusted advisor to the Trust's Executive Team, senior clinicians, and operational leaders, ensuring legal compliance and supporting continuous improvement in patient safety and governance. Main duties of the job You will lead the legal management of inquests, including advocacy and witness support, and oversee the conduct of claims and litigation. You will also play a key role in identifying organisational learning from legal processes and contribute to policy development and internal training. Key Responsibilities Independently manage and advocate in coroners' inquests. Provide expert legal advice on healthcare law, patient consent, capacity, confidentiality, and more. Lead the management of clinical negligence and personal injury claims. Support staff across the Trust with legal guidance and training. Collaborate with governance, safety, and clinical teams to embed learning and improve practice. Line manage legal services staff and oversee the department's budget. What We're Looking For Extensive experience in healthcare law, litigation, and inquest advocacy. Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills. Ability to manage complex caseloads and provide clear, strategic legal advice. Experience working within the NHS or public sector is desirable. About us Option to join NHS pension scheme A minimum 27 days' holiday each year, increasing after 5 years' service. Personal and professional development and training opportunities. Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes. Access to occupational health and counselling services. Access to NHS discounts, offering NHS employees a range of money-saving deals. Other than in exceptional circumstances, the starting salary for staff new to the NHS will be the bottom point of the band to which they have been appointed. Job responsibilities The post holder is responsible for the daily management of the Legal Services allocated budget and line management of legal services staff. Accountable for the effective legal conduct of all inquests involving the Trust, incuding adherence to professional standards of all Legal staff and compliance with evidentiary and Coronial rules by, Acting as a confident advocate, including the ability to examine and cross examine witnesses, present evidence and make submissions to Coroners on relevant law. To understand the medical complexities of each case in conjunction with senior clinicians and recognise potentially problematic areas, both clinically and legally, which may require further investigation and reporting for the purposes of the inquest. To provide advice on the preparation and content of witness statements. To liaise with the Coroner and his/her Officers to meet the requirements of the Court. In exceptional cases to instruct Counsel where necessary. Ensuring close liaison with the patient safety team and divisional quality and clinical leads, highlighting areas of risk identified in inquests investigations to ensure that lessons learned in the claims and inquest process are implemented within the Trust. Legal Advice To ensure the provision of the highest level of prompt and accurate expert legal advice by: Providing advice on matters including, but not limited to, patient consent, withholding/withdrawing of life sustaining treatment and end of life decisions, capacity, confidentiality, access to patient information, medical ethics, mental health law, trust law, contract law, criminal law, dealings with the police, child protection, occupiers liability, interpretation of relevant legislation, legal principles and case law. Participating in and providing legal advice to Trust Working Groups and Committees in the development and implementation of policy, ensuring the Trusts compliance with the relevant legal frameworks. Person Specification Skills/Ability/ Knowledge Able to communicate highly contentious, sensitive and complex information (both written and oral) often within an antagonistic atmosphere in order to provide a legal advisory service and associate specialist litigation. Able to take evidence from witnesses and submissions in court or tribunal Ability to deal confidently with staff at all levels of an organisation Well developed interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a range of professionals Excellent communication skills at all levels, confident when speaking in public and at large meetings Developing & delivering training programmes Qualifications Degree in Law (or other degree with completion of relevant conversion course) Masters level qualification, or demonstrable experience as a senior and expert specialist solicitor or barrister Knowledge and experience associated with NHS specific legal provisions, structures and social care policies Experience of Datix Experience Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the specialised field of Health Law, including litigation, inquests and general advice on protection of interests of medical staff and organisations Inquest Advocacy Experience of managing staff and budgets Experience of using the NHSLA Extranet and Claims Wizard Experience of working within the NHS or public sector environment Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Brimpton House Nursery Room Leader Full Time 40 Hours Per Week Salary: £27,955.20 Brimpton House is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Room Leader to join the team and inspire creativity and excellence every day. This position is based in our toddler room for ages 1-2 years. As Room Leader, you will collaborate closely with other rooms to ensure smooth and positive transitions across the setting, contributing to a nurturing and welcoming environment for all. Are you ready to help us lead? Our nursery is open from 8:00am - 18:00pm and we would require you to be able to work varied shift patterns between those times. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays Employee discount / Childcare: 75% off nursery fees for our team member's Health & wellbeing programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available and mental health first aid trained staff. Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth Company Pension Scheme Referral Programme: Recommend a friend for a role and if they are successful receive a cash bonus. Room Leader duties and responsibilities : Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met Room Leader requirement and skills: Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential Over 1 year's experience working in Early Years - Essential Over 6 months' experience working in a senior position - Desirable Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Brimpton House Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group
Mar 14, 2026
Full time
Brimpton House Nursery Room Leader Full Time 40 Hours Per Week Salary: £27,955.20 Brimpton House is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Room Leader to join the team and inspire creativity and excellence every day. This position is based in our toddler room for ages 1-2 years. As Room Leader, you will collaborate closely with other rooms to ensure smooth and positive transitions across the setting, contributing to a nurturing and welcoming environment for all. Are you ready to help us lead? Our nursery is open from 8:00am - 18:00pm and we would require you to be able to work varied shift patterns between those times. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays Employee discount / Childcare: 75% off nursery fees for our team member's Health & wellbeing programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available and mental health first aid trained staff. Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth Company Pension Scheme Referral Programme: Recommend a friend for a role and if they are successful receive a cash bonus. Room Leader duties and responsibilities : Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met Room Leader requirement and skills: Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential Over 1 year's experience working in Early Years - Essential Over 6 months' experience working in a senior position - Desirable Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Brimpton House Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group
Senior Associate Solicitor - Private Client (7+ PQE) - Swindon Location: Swindon Salary: £70,000 - £95,000 (DOE) + Excellent Benefits Job Type: Permanent Closing Date: 31/12/2025 Are you an experienced Private Client Solicitor looking for a senior-level role? We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Associate Solicitor to join a leading law firm in Swindon, specialising in high-net-worth estate planning, tax advice, wills, probate, and trusts . Why Apply? Join a Top 100 UK law firm with a strong reputation in Private Client law . Work on complex matters including tax planning, trusts, and estate administration . Enjoy excellent career progression and leadership opportunities. Key Responsibilities Manage your own caseload of private client matters , ensuring profitability and efficiency. Build and maintain strong client relationships, exceeding expectations. Provide expert legal advice on wills, probate, trusts, and tax planning . Support partners with business development and contribute to departmental growth. Supervise and mentor junior team members. Drive BD initiatives and win new business through networking and referrals. About You Qualified Solicitor with 7+ years PQE in Private Client law . Proven experience handling complex wills, probate, and trust matters . Strong client management and business development skills. Ability to work independently and lead within a team. Benefits Competitive salary (£70,000 - £95,000 DOE) and benefits package. Clear career progression framework. Inclusive and supportive working environment. Opportunities for professional development and networking.
Mar 14, 2026
Full time
Senior Associate Solicitor - Private Client (7+ PQE) - Swindon Location: Swindon Salary: £70,000 - £95,000 (DOE) + Excellent Benefits Job Type: Permanent Closing Date: 31/12/2025 Are you an experienced Private Client Solicitor looking for a senior-level role? We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Associate Solicitor to join a leading law firm in Swindon, specialising in high-net-worth estate planning, tax advice, wills, probate, and trusts . Why Apply? Join a Top 100 UK law firm with a strong reputation in Private Client law . Work on complex matters including tax planning, trusts, and estate administration . Enjoy excellent career progression and leadership opportunities. Key Responsibilities Manage your own caseload of private client matters , ensuring profitability and efficiency. Build and maintain strong client relationships, exceeding expectations. Provide expert legal advice on wills, probate, trusts, and tax planning . Support partners with business development and contribute to departmental growth. Supervise and mentor junior team members. Drive BD initiatives and win new business through networking and referrals. About You Qualified Solicitor with 7+ years PQE in Private Client law . Proven experience handling complex wills, probate, and trust matters . Strong client management and business development skills. Ability to work independently and lead within a team. Benefits Competitive salary (£70,000 - £95,000 DOE) and benefits package. Clear career progression framework. Inclusive and supportive working environment. Opportunities for professional development and networking.
At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. Our Digital Risk team is dedicated to providing innovative solutions that mitigate risks associated with digital transformation, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance. The Digital Risk practice is growing rapidly, and we are looking for Senior Consultants to help drive success for our clients by helping them navigate the complexities of the digital landscape. Responsibilities, Qualifications, Certifications - External Your key responsibilities Lead client discussions to assess technology, cyber, and operational risks, translating complex technical issues into clear business impacts. Perform detailed reviews of IT controls, cloud environments, data processes, and third party risks, identifying gaps and recommending remediation actions. Conduct cyber risk assessments across cloud, network, SaaS, and on prem environments, identifying vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and emerging threats. Support clients in enhancing cybersecurity controls such as data protection, incident response, endpoint security, and third party cyber oversight. Manage workstreams, coordinate junior team members, and ensure high quality delivery across assessments, reports, and stakeholder updates. Analyse regulatory expectations and industry frameworks to help clients strengthen compliance, resilience, and governance maturity. Work with security and IT teams to design pragmatic remediation plans that strengthen resilience, business continuity, disaster recovery and improve compliance posture. Drive project momentum by planning activities, tracking risks and dependencies, and supporting clients in implementing practical, risk reducing improvements. Develop and maintain documentation, reports, and dashboards for risk tracking and compliance monitoring, emphasizing digital risks. Lead or contribute to digital risk maturity assessments and process improvement initiatives. Skills and attributes for success Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to assess complex IT environments and identify control, security, and compliance gaps. Knowledge of technology risk frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT) and understanding of cyber domains such as IAM, cloud security, data protection, and incident response. Excellent client facing and communication skills to translate technical risks into clear business impacts and actionable recommendations. Project delivery and stakeholder management capabilities, including leading workstreams, mentoring juniors, and ensuring high quality outputs under tight timelines. Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into actionable IT, Cyber and Digital controls Experience in conducting risk assessments and developing risk mitigation strategies. What we look for We are interested to hear from people who are motivated to form a part of a growing team, who embrace diversity and inclusion and who are market-oriented and ready to help our clients solve and control their biggest issues, risks and regulatory/compliance requirements. What we offer EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance. We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer: Continuous learning:You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. We recently launched our ground breaking new fully accredited EY Tech MBA by Hult International Business School focused on technology, leadership and business skills; the entire program is delivered online, reflecting wider shift to virtual learning; and most importantly the EY Tech MBA is available to all EY people irrespective of prior qualifications or location. Success as defined by you:We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. Transformative leadership:We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. Diverse and inclusive culture:You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients.
Mar 14, 2026
Full time
At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. Our Digital Risk team is dedicated to providing innovative solutions that mitigate risks associated with digital transformation, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance. The Digital Risk practice is growing rapidly, and we are looking for Senior Consultants to help drive success for our clients by helping them navigate the complexities of the digital landscape. Responsibilities, Qualifications, Certifications - External Your key responsibilities Lead client discussions to assess technology, cyber, and operational risks, translating complex technical issues into clear business impacts. Perform detailed reviews of IT controls, cloud environments, data processes, and third party risks, identifying gaps and recommending remediation actions. Conduct cyber risk assessments across cloud, network, SaaS, and on prem environments, identifying vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and emerging threats. Support clients in enhancing cybersecurity controls such as data protection, incident response, endpoint security, and third party cyber oversight. Manage workstreams, coordinate junior team members, and ensure high quality delivery across assessments, reports, and stakeholder updates. Analyse regulatory expectations and industry frameworks to help clients strengthen compliance, resilience, and governance maturity. Work with security and IT teams to design pragmatic remediation plans that strengthen resilience, business continuity, disaster recovery and improve compliance posture. Drive project momentum by planning activities, tracking risks and dependencies, and supporting clients in implementing practical, risk reducing improvements. Develop and maintain documentation, reports, and dashboards for risk tracking and compliance monitoring, emphasizing digital risks. Lead or contribute to digital risk maturity assessments and process improvement initiatives. Skills and attributes for success Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to assess complex IT environments and identify control, security, and compliance gaps. Knowledge of technology risk frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT) and understanding of cyber domains such as IAM, cloud security, data protection, and incident response. Excellent client facing and communication skills to translate technical risks into clear business impacts and actionable recommendations. Project delivery and stakeholder management capabilities, including leading workstreams, mentoring juniors, and ensuring high quality outputs under tight timelines. Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into actionable IT, Cyber and Digital controls Experience in conducting risk assessments and developing risk mitigation strategies. What we look for We are interested to hear from people who are motivated to form a part of a growing team, who embrace diversity and inclusion and who are market-oriented and ready to help our clients solve and control their biggest issues, risks and regulatory/compliance requirements. What we offer EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance. We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer: Continuous learning:You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. We recently launched our ground breaking new fully accredited EY Tech MBA by Hult International Business School focused on technology, leadership and business skills; the entire program is delivered online, reflecting wider shift to virtual learning; and most importantly the EY Tech MBA is available to all EY people irrespective of prior qualifications or location. Success as defined by you:We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. Transformative leadership:We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. Diverse and inclusive culture:You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients.
Norfolk St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2JE, UK Job Description Posted Friday 6 March 2026 at 06:00 Senior Software Engineer Department: Engineering, Technology Location: Sheffield or Talbot Green or London Working Pattern: Hybrid, includes 3 days each week in the office Contract Type: Full time, permanent Salary: Up to £100,000 Tes is a global EdTech leader, on a mission to empower schools and educators to deliver impactful, inspiring learning experiences worldwide. We understand the unique challenges faced by schools, and our ecosystem is specifically designed to address these needs head on. Role Overview We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Technology team in either Sheffield, Talbot Green or London, reporting to the Tech Lead. As we continue to evolve our engineering practices and modernise our product ecosystem, you will play a key role in designing, building, and delivering scalable, high quality software used by educators and schools around the world. You will be working within an agile, collaborative environment that values transparency, continuous learning, and technical excellence. Our teams include Product Managers, Scrum Masters, QA Engineers, and fellow Software Engineers, all working together to build reliable, secure, and impactful solutions. Key Responsibilities Deliver high quality, scalable software using modern front end and back end frameworks Lead by example in applying engineering best practices Actively participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement Conduct and guide high quality code reviews, including complex changes Take ownership of deploying your code to all environments and releasing it to customers Collaborate with QA Engineers to define and guide testing strategies (unit, integration, functional) Monitor and proactively resolve system errors, improving observability and reliability Mentor engineers across the team and contribute to knowledge sharing initiatives Ensure secure coding practices and respond to security related issues Communicate effectively with both technical and non technical stakeholders What Will You Need to Succeed? Experience Proficient in Mobile Development for both iOS and Android Strong understanding of design patterns and hexagonal architecture Experience with REST APIs and API documentation tools Solid knowledge of both NoSQL and relational databases Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly Demonstrated experience mentoring and guiding other engineers Experience with microservices, Docker, and Kubernetes Familiarity with CI/CD tools and modern deployment practices Exposure to feature toggling, A/B testing, and release strategies Awareness of security best practices and ability to identify vulnerabilities Experience with architectural design and system level thinking A Computing Degree or comprehensive knowledge through long term involvement in software engineering Knowledge Design patterns Commitment to continuous learning and emerging technologies What Do You Get in Return? 25 days annual leave rising to 30 Access to a range of benefits via My Benefits World Free eye care cover Life Assurance Cycle to Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Monthly Tes socials Access to an extensive Learning & Development menu Who Are Tes? Tes is a global EdTech leader, empowering schools and educators to deliver impactful, inspiring learning experiences worldwide. Our intuitive technology streamlines complex tasks, enhances learning experiences, and alleviates administrative burdens that often overwhelm schools. By working closely with schools, we provide up to date resources, expert guidance, and a technology ecosystem dedicated to innovation and excellence in education. Whether simplifying administrative workflows, creating dynamic classrooms, or advancing professional development, Tes is the trusted partner for schools worldwide. Join the thousands of schools already benefiting from the Tes ecosystem. Together, we empower educators to achieve more, ensuring every student thrives in a supportive, well managed learning environment. For more information about Tes, our products, and our team, visit: Norfolk St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2JE, UK
Mar 14, 2026
Full time
Norfolk St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2JE, UK Job Description Posted Friday 6 March 2026 at 06:00 Senior Software Engineer Department: Engineering, Technology Location: Sheffield or Talbot Green or London Working Pattern: Hybrid, includes 3 days each week in the office Contract Type: Full time, permanent Salary: Up to £100,000 Tes is a global EdTech leader, on a mission to empower schools and educators to deliver impactful, inspiring learning experiences worldwide. We understand the unique challenges faced by schools, and our ecosystem is specifically designed to address these needs head on. Role Overview We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Technology team in either Sheffield, Talbot Green or London, reporting to the Tech Lead. As we continue to evolve our engineering practices and modernise our product ecosystem, you will play a key role in designing, building, and delivering scalable, high quality software used by educators and schools around the world. You will be working within an agile, collaborative environment that values transparency, continuous learning, and technical excellence. Our teams include Product Managers, Scrum Masters, QA Engineers, and fellow Software Engineers, all working together to build reliable, secure, and impactful solutions. Key Responsibilities Deliver high quality, scalable software using modern front end and back end frameworks Lead by example in applying engineering best practices Actively participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement Conduct and guide high quality code reviews, including complex changes Take ownership of deploying your code to all environments and releasing it to customers Collaborate with QA Engineers to define and guide testing strategies (unit, integration, functional) Monitor and proactively resolve system errors, improving observability and reliability Mentor engineers across the team and contribute to knowledge sharing initiatives Ensure secure coding practices and respond to security related issues Communicate effectively with both technical and non technical stakeholders What Will You Need to Succeed? Experience Proficient in Mobile Development for both iOS and Android Strong understanding of design patterns and hexagonal architecture Experience with REST APIs and API documentation tools Solid knowledge of both NoSQL and relational databases Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly Demonstrated experience mentoring and guiding other engineers Experience with microservices, Docker, and Kubernetes Familiarity with CI/CD tools and modern deployment practices Exposure to feature toggling, A/B testing, and release strategies Awareness of security best practices and ability to identify vulnerabilities Experience with architectural design and system level thinking A Computing Degree or comprehensive knowledge through long term involvement in software engineering Knowledge Design patterns Commitment to continuous learning and emerging technologies What Do You Get in Return? 25 days annual leave rising to 30 Access to a range of benefits via My Benefits World Free eye care cover Life Assurance Cycle to Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Monthly Tes socials Access to an extensive Learning & Development menu Who Are Tes? Tes is a global EdTech leader, empowering schools and educators to deliver impactful, inspiring learning experiences worldwide. Our intuitive technology streamlines complex tasks, enhances learning experiences, and alleviates administrative burdens that often overwhelm schools. By working closely with schools, we provide up to date resources, expert guidance, and a technology ecosystem dedicated to innovation and excellence in education. Whether simplifying administrative workflows, creating dynamic classrooms, or advancing professional development, Tes is the trusted partner for schools worldwide. Join the thousands of schools already benefiting from the Tes ecosystem. Together, we empower educators to achieve more, ensuring every student thrives in a supportive, well managed learning environment. For more information about Tes, our products, and our team, visit: Norfolk St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2JE, UK
Overview: Improbable is a Venture Builder and a pioneering technology company developing next-generation networked and digital infrastructure for the web3 economy. We are working with leaders to create businesses in AI transformation, the metaverse and web3. We both create businesses from scratch and invest in existing businesses. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in London, Improbable began as an ambitious experiment to enable vast, persistent, and interactive online worlds. Over the past decade, the company has evolved into a global leader in venture building, decentralised technology, digital assets, and blockchain-enabled infrastructure-empowering creators, brands, and communities to build and scale the next era of digital experiences. Your Mission: Somnia is building next-generation blockchain infrastructure. We are seeking a Senior Web3 Product Engineer to define, architect, and implement foundational protocol principles of the Somnia blockchain. This is a senior, hands on engineering role for an individual who has previously shipped production grade blockchain protocols incorporating advanced AI/ML components and is comfortable operating at the intersection of research, architecture, and execution. You will play a critical role in shaping the core protocol, influencing long term technical direction, and ensuring Somnia's blockchain is secure, scalable, and fit for real world adoption, specifically exploring how decentralized AI models can enhance the network. We are seeking an experienced Web3 Engineer with experience on EVM based smart contracts on Solidity, Web3 JS/TS libraries to perform contract interactions with frontend and backend systems as well as experience with creating and interacting with The Graph. What You'll Be Doing: Architect, build, launch and maintain dApps - from concept to being used by the community Build on-chain logic in smart contracts, and connect them to web front ends to be used by crypto natives and novices Work with business leads to define the product roadmap, help set the vision and strategy for the venture, act as a sounding board for venture leadership Working closely with the Somnia Blockchain and providing product feedback to their team of developers Why You're Made For This: You've shipped multiple production grade dApps built using Solidity. You have strong hands on skills with the blockchain development framework Foundry You've shipped webapps built with typescript (preferably react, next.js) and used wagmi hooks for smart contract integrations. You have a deep understanding of blockchain architecture, token standards (ERC 20, ERC 721, ERC 1155) and non compliant versions of the standard (e.g. USDC) Knowledge of Solidity foundational best practices and most common security vulnerabilities. You thrive when solving complex, ambiguous problems and enjoy working across disciplines to find the best solutions. You are passionate about the web3 community. While we think the above experience is important, we're very keen to hear from people who believe they have valuable experience to bring to this role. If you identify with the team and mission, but not all of our requirements, then please still apply.
Mar 14, 2026
Full time
Overview: Improbable is a Venture Builder and a pioneering technology company developing next-generation networked and digital infrastructure for the web3 economy. We are working with leaders to create businesses in AI transformation, the metaverse and web3. We both create businesses from scratch and invest in existing businesses. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in London, Improbable began as an ambitious experiment to enable vast, persistent, and interactive online worlds. Over the past decade, the company has evolved into a global leader in venture building, decentralised technology, digital assets, and blockchain-enabled infrastructure-empowering creators, brands, and communities to build and scale the next era of digital experiences. Your Mission: Somnia is building next-generation blockchain infrastructure. We are seeking a Senior Web3 Product Engineer to define, architect, and implement foundational protocol principles of the Somnia blockchain. This is a senior, hands on engineering role for an individual who has previously shipped production grade blockchain protocols incorporating advanced AI/ML components and is comfortable operating at the intersection of research, architecture, and execution. You will play a critical role in shaping the core protocol, influencing long term technical direction, and ensuring Somnia's blockchain is secure, scalable, and fit for real world adoption, specifically exploring how decentralized AI models can enhance the network. We are seeking an experienced Web3 Engineer with experience on EVM based smart contracts on Solidity, Web3 JS/TS libraries to perform contract interactions with frontend and backend systems as well as experience with creating and interacting with The Graph. What You'll Be Doing: Architect, build, launch and maintain dApps - from concept to being used by the community Build on-chain logic in smart contracts, and connect them to web front ends to be used by crypto natives and novices Work with business leads to define the product roadmap, help set the vision and strategy for the venture, act as a sounding board for venture leadership Working closely with the Somnia Blockchain and providing product feedback to their team of developers Why You're Made For This: You've shipped multiple production grade dApps built using Solidity. You have strong hands on skills with the blockchain development framework Foundry You've shipped webapps built with typescript (preferably react, next.js) and used wagmi hooks for smart contract integrations. You have a deep understanding of blockchain architecture, token standards (ERC 20, ERC 721, ERC 1155) and non compliant versions of the standard (e.g. USDC) Knowledge of Solidity foundational best practices and most common security vulnerabilities. You thrive when solving complex, ambiguous problems and enjoy working across disciplines to find the best solutions. You are passionate about the web3 community. While we think the above experience is important, we're very keen to hear from people who believe they have valuable experience to bring to this role. If you identify with the team and mission, but not all of our requirements, then please still apply.
Cambridge University Press
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Job Title: Head of IELTS Risk & Compliance Salary: £67,300 - £90,100 Location: Cambridge, UK - Hybrid (2 days per week in the office) Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time 35 hours per week Lead global risk and compliance for the world's most trusted English test. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, part of the University of Cambridge. We are a world leading academic publisher and assessment organisation, and a proud co-owner of IELTS, the world's most trusted English language test. We are seeking a highly accomplished risk and compliance professional to help shape the future of IELTS. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing the standards that protect the integrity of the test, ensuring that we continue to deliver a test that is valued, respected and trusted by millions of people worldwide every year. About the role As the Cambridge lead for IELTS operational risk and compliance, you will drive improvements to how risk and compliance are managed across our global operations. You will help embed best practice frameworks, build risk capability, and offer expert guidance to senior and executive teams. You will lead our end to end risk management framework, ensuring risks are identified, understood, and effectively mitigated across operational, regulatory, and reputational domains. As the organisation's most senior expert in Ofqual conditions and IELTS Standards, you will ensure the test is delivered consistently and compliantly worldwide. Working across a diverse international ecosystem of partners and centres, you will play a central role in ensuring safe, consistent, compliant delivery of IELTS to millions of test takers in more than 140 countries. Additional responsibilities and accountabilities include: Advising on emerging risks, regulatory changes, and strategic decisions impacting global operations. Producing high quality risk and compliance reporting for the IELTS partnership, Cambridge leadership, and regulatory bodies. Delivering training and capability building programmes that embed a consistent and mature risk culture across teams. Leading serious risk escalations, providing accurate, decision ready insights to senior stakeholders and regulatory bodies. Ensuring teams understand Ofqual conditions and IELTS Standards, and that compliance is maintained across all aspects of global test delivery. Leading IELTS responses to regulatory audits, investigations, and compliance notifications, ensuring the integrity of evidence and corrective actions. Strengthening compliance monitoring systems, knowledge repositories and governance platforms, ensuring they support global consistency and regulatory assurance. Overseeing the architecture and quality of knowledge base content and workflows, ensuring alignment with compliance and audit best practice. Leading, mentoring and developing a team of Senior Managers and Risk & Compliance Leads. This position is hybrid, requiring 40-60% of your time on site in Cambridge for collaboration and face to face connection. Flexible working requests will be considered from day one, including adjustments for candidates with disabilities or long term health conditions. About You You will bring strong experience in risk and regulatory compliance management in the assessment or adjacent (e.g. education) field and can demonstrate: Deep understanding of English language assessment, regulatory frameworks and global migration/recognition contexts, including a strong grasp of UK and international regulatory requirements (including Ofqual). Significant senior leadership experience in risk, compliance, governance, or regulatory roles within global or highly regulated environments. Extensive experience leading risk, compliance, incident, and change management in complex, multi partner ecosystems. Expert knowledge of operational risk frameworks, threat modelling, control design, root cause analysis, and audit methodologies. An understanding of test integrity, quality assurance, and continuous improvement practices. Proven ability to design and optimise systems, processes, and operating models for global scalability and resilience. High level analytical, communication, and judgement skills, with the ability to make decisions under pressure and within a complex environment. Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and stakeholder management capabilities across cultures and organisations, including the ability to influence and collaborate at senior and executive levels. If you meet the above minimum criteria, we encourage you to apply. Your application will be even stronger if you can also demonstrate: Familiarity with data analytics and platforms and tools to support risk identification, monitoring, and reporting. Understanding of partnership and stakeholder dynamics, particularly in multi agency or cross border collaborations, to ensure aligned practices. Knowledge of quality assurance and continuous improvement practices in operational contexts. Experience in high stakes test delivery or regulated education sectors. Familiarity with Zendesk or equivalent knowledgebase platforms. Excellent resource planning, prioritisation and decision making skills For a detailed job description, please refer to the link at the bottom of the advert on our careers site. We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclose a disability or a long term health condition, and best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long term health condition. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world class, flexible rewards package, featuring family friendly and planet friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. The closing date for all applications will be 26th March 2026. We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and if you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect: First stage virtual interview via MS Teams: to take place on 13th and 14th April. Second stage in person interview at our offices in Cambridge: Dates to be agreed in April. In addition to the interview, you will be provided with a task to complete which will be returned by email in advance of your interview If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or a long term health condition, there will be an opportunity for you to inform us via the online application form. We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. We are committed to an equitable recruitment process. As such, applications must be submitted via our official online application procedure. Please refrain from sending your CV directly to our recruiters. If you experience technical difficulties or require additional support with submitting your online application, contact the Recruiter. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You will belong to a collaborative team that is exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it is safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.
Mar 14, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Head of IELTS Risk & Compliance Salary: £67,300 - £90,100 Location: Cambridge, UK - Hybrid (2 days per week in the office) Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time 35 hours per week Lead global risk and compliance for the world's most trusted English test. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, part of the University of Cambridge. We are a world leading academic publisher and assessment organisation, and a proud co-owner of IELTS, the world's most trusted English language test. We are seeking a highly accomplished risk and compliance professional to help shape the future of IELTS. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing the standards that protect the integrity of the test, ensuring that we continue to deliver a test that is valued, respected and trusted by millions of people worldwide every year. About the role As the Cambridge lead for IELTS operational risk and compliance, you will drive improvements to how risk and compliance are managed across our global operations. You will help embed best practice frameworks, build risk capability, and offer expert guidance to senior and executive teams. You will lead our end to end risk management framework, ensuring risks are identified, understood, and effectively mitigated across operational, regulatory, and reputational domains. As the organisation's most senior expert in Ofqual conditions and IELTS Standards, you will ensure the test is delivered consistently and compliantly worldwide. Working across a diverse international ecosystem of partners and centres, you will play a central role in ensuring safe, consistent, compliant delivery of IELTS to millions of test takers in more than 140 countries. Additional responsibilities and accountabilities include: Advising on emerging risks, regulatory changes, and strategic decisions impacting global operations. Producing high quality risk and compliance reporting for the IELTS partnership, Cambridge leadership, and regulatory bodies. Delivering training and capability building programmes that embed a consistent and mature risk culture across teams. Leading serious risk escalations, providing accurate, decision ready insights to senior stakeholders and regulatory bodies. Ensuring teams understand Ofqual conditions and IELTS Standards, and that compliance is maintained across all aspects of global test delivery. Leading IELTS responses to regulatory audits, investigations, and compliance notifications, ensuring the integrity of evidence and corrective actions. Strengthening compliance monitoring systems, knowledge repositories and governance platforms, ensuring they support global consistency and regulatory assurance. Overseeing the architecture and quality of knowledge base content and workflows, ensuring alignment with compliance and audit best practice. Leading, mentoring and developing a team of Senior Managers and Risk & Compliance Leads. This position is hybrid, requiring 40-60% of your time on site in Cambridge for collaboration and face to face connection. Flexible working requests will be considered from day one, including adjustments for candidates with disabilities or long term health conditions. About You You will bring strong experience in risk and regulatory compliance management in the assessment or adjacent (e.g. education) field and can demonstrate: Deep understanding of English language assessment, regulatory frameworks and global migration/recognition contexts, including a strong grasp of UK and international regulatory requirements (including Ofqual). Significant senior leadership experience in risk, compliance, governance, or regulatory roles within global or highly regulated environments. Extensive experience leading risk, compliance, incident, and change management in complex, multi partner ecosystems. Expert knowledge of operational risk frameworks, threat modelling, control design, root cause analysis, and audit methodologies. An understanding of test integrity, quality assurance, and continuous improvement practices. Proven ability to design and optimise systems, processes, and operating models for global scalability and resilience. High level analytical, communication, and judgement skills, with the ability to make decisions under pressure and within a complex environment. Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and stakeholder management capabilities across cultures and organisations, including the ability to influence and collaborate at senior and executive levels. If you meet the above minimum criteria, we encourage you to apply. Your application will be even stronger if you can also demonstrate: Familiarity with data analytics and platforms and tools to support risk identification, monitoring, and reporting. Understanding of partnership and stakeholder dynamics, particularly in multi agency or cross border collaborations, to ensure aligned practices. Knowledge of quality assurance and continuous improvement practices in operational contexts. Experience in high stakes test delivery or regulated education sectors. Familiarity with Zendesk or equivalent knowledgebase platforms. Excellent resource planning, prioritisation and decision making skills For a detailed job description, please refer to the link at the bottom of the advert on our careers site. We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclose a disability or a long term health condition, and best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long term health condition. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world class, flexible rewards package, featuring family friendly and planet friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. The closing date for all applications will be 26th March 2026. We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and if you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect: First stage virtual interview via MS Teams: to take place on 13th and 14th April. Second stage in person interview at our offices in Cambridge: Dates to be agreed in April. In addition to the interview, you will be provided with a task to complete which will be returned by email in advance of your interview If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or a long term health condition, there will be an opportunity for you to inform us via the online application form. We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. We are committed to an equitable recruitment process. As such, applications must be submitted via our official online application procedure. Please refrain from sending your CV directly to our recruiters. If you experience technical difficulties or require additional support with submitting your online application, contact the Recruiter. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You will belong to a collaborative team that is exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it is safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.
International Tax Manager - 12 Month FTC - Fully Remote We are seeking an experienced International Tax Manager to support global tax strategy across a fast-growing, private equity-backed multinational group. You will contribute to delivering the organisation's global tax strategy across the UK, Europe, APAC and Iberia. This is a high-impact role with exposure to cross-border acquisitions, restructurings, financing arrangements and strategic advisory projects. Key Responsibilities Provide tax input on mergers and acquisitions, including reviewing tax due diligence findings and advising on transaction structuring in line with group strategy Oversee and manage relationships with external tax advisers, ensuring advice received is commercially appropriate and aligned with the group's risk framework Support refinancing projects, internal reorganisations and cross-border structuring initiatives Partner with the Tax Reporting & Compliance team during quarterly and year-end processes, including responding to auditor queries relating to transactions and restructurings Work alongside the Transfer Pricing function to identify intercompany risk areas and assist with implementation of transfer pricing policies Support local finance teams with cash tax forecasting and modelling Monitor international tax developments and assess the impact of legislative changes on existing and proposed structures Act as a trusted business partner to M&A, Finance, Legal, Treasury and senior leadership teams Requirements Available to start the contract in April 2026. Professionally qualified in tax or accountancy (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent) 7-10 years' experience in international tax advisory or governance, within a large multinational or private equity-backed environment Strong experience managing external advisers and overseeing multi-jurisdictional tax matters Knowledge of transfer pricing, tax accounting and cross-border structuring We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit and for our privacy policy.
Mar 14, 2026
Full time
International Tax Manager - 12 Month FTC - Fully Remote We are seeking an experienced International Tax Manager to support global tax strategy across a fast-growing, private equity-backed multinational group. You will contribute to delivering the organisation's global tax strategy across the UK, Europe, APAC and Iberia. This is a high-impact role with exposure to cross-border acquisitions, restructurings, financing arrangements and strategic advisory projects. Key Responsibilities Provide tax input on mergers and acquisitions, including reviewing tax due diligence findings and advising on transaction structuring in line with group strategy Oversee and manage relationships with external tax advisers, ensuring advice received is commercially appropriate and aligned with the group's risk framework Support refinancing projects, internal reorganisations and cross-border structuring initiatives Partner with the Tax Reporting & Compliance team during quarterly and year-end processes, including responding to auditor queries relating to transactions and restructurings Work alongside the Transfer Pricing function to identify intercompany risk areas and assist with implementation of transfer pricing policies Support local finance teams with cash tax forecasting and modelling Monitor international tax developments and assess the impact of legislative changes on existing and proposed structures Act as a trusted business partner to M&A, Finance, Legal, Treasury and senior leadership teams Requirements Available to start the contract in April 2026. Professionally qualified in tax or accountancy (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent) 7-10 years' experience in international tax advisory or governance, within a large multinational or private equity-backed environment Strong experience managing external advisers and overseeing multi-jurisdictional tax matters Knowledge of transfer pricing, tax accounting and cross-border structuring We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit and for our privacy policy.
Business Unit: Strategic Finance Salary Range : £60,000 - £85,000 per annum DOE + Benefits Location: UK Hybrid -Scotland Our Team We want you to reach your full potential, and we'll do anything we can to get you there. Developing our own makes great sense - and we know you can make an even bigger difference. Your perfect role awaits Exciting opportunities exist within our Strategic Finance team. Our Strategic Finance team supports commercial, corporate, PLC and private equity backed businesses in our region and across the UK. If you're passionate and ambitious about playing a key role in helping shape and grow our business, then please read on. As a Business Development Director, you will play an important role in maintaining a strong market presence for the Bank, originating and executing new Commercial Business and Mid Corporate opportunities. You will be responsible for working with the Relationship Director(s) to generate additional income and strong returns for the Bank, whilst always delivering a simply brilliant customer experience. We are looking for dynamic people, who are ready to make a real difference and win new customers. In return, we'll encourage and reward you, helping you deliver a Simply Brilliant Experience, while building a successful career. What you'll be doing Generating new opportunities, Targeted and Focussed on Large Commercial and Mid Corporate Businesses within Geographical patch. At all times being aligned to the Risk Appetite Being accountable for risk and compliance to identify signs of stress and risk with the aim of minimising the Bank's exposure to bad and doubtful debt Acting according to the strategy and growth plan to optimise income and build a targeted portfolio through effective origination and execution of high-quality lending opportunities. With knowledge of the current economic climate and the Business Banking market, the Director will apply their business acumen and demonstrate commerciality and excellent presentation and negotiation skills to identify and win opportunities to lend on a bilateral or club basis and generate ancillary income. The role holder will be experienced in analysing and interpreting accounts to inform decision making for new deals including calculating key ratios, interpreting cash flow forecasts, credit modelling and sensitivity techniques and assessing management teams according to best practice in Strategic Finance in line Dilligencia Training methodology within credit risk and control framework and appetite Structuring and recommending Commercial/Mid Corporate lending proposals for credit decisioning. Displaying strong organisational skills and effective project management ability Key to the role will be the establishment and continued management of external professional relationships adopting a 2-way relationship model that produces quality referrals from Professional Network The role holder will possess good self-awareness and support/ bring to life the Virgin Money brand and values through the demonstration of the enterprise and team behaviours. We need you to have A background working within a Business Banking team A proven track record in originating and securing Commercial lending opportunities. Some experience in managing all aspects of a deal process from inception to completion - including preparation of detailed and well researched credit papers, leading negotiations with Management Teams, Advisors and Funding Partners, the instruction and review of detailed Due Diligence reports, overseeing of complex legal processes and the management of all aspects of a deal completion process. Experience of maximising media relations and opportunities, including writing for journals and publications Business degree or significant financial services experience within a Business Lending Environment Detailed and up to date knowledge of UK financial markets with the focus on the Commercial Banking segment. Expert knowledge of banking products and services. Up to date knowledge of financial analysis and modelling tools and techniques It's a bonus if you have but not essential Relevant vocational financial services qualification - e.g. Chartered Institute of Bankers, Chartered Accountant etc. In depth understanding of risk and compliance requirements in line with the role Red Hot Rewards 25 days holiday per year, increasing over time to 30. Plus, an option to buy more, giving you even more choice. Private medical insurance A highly competitive pension to help you build a strong foundation for retirement Access to an annual performance-related bonus Training and development to help you progress your career A great selection of additional benefits through our flexible benefits scheme Life assurance to provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones Up to 2 days of paid volunteering a year If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early. Please ensure to submit your applications as soon as possible. Say hello to Virgin Money Virgin Money is so much more than just a bank. As part of the?Nationwide group,?together we're the UK's first full-service mutual bank serving millions of retail and business customers and all driven by our purpose ; Banking but fairer, more rewarding and for the good of society. With us, you'll be part of an organisation uniquely positioned to make a difference to the lives of customers, communities and broader society and embark on a collaborative, customer obsessed, and fun-filled career journey. Embrace the weekdays, enjoy fantastic perks, and make a meaningful positive difference. Time to discover what it means to be part of the first mutual full-service banking provider. Be yourself at Virgin Money At Virgin Money, we celebrate everyone. We have fun, think big, and relentlessly include each other, all in pursuit of our purpose: Banking - but fairer, more rewarding, and for the good of society. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team care
Mar 14, 2026
Full time
Business Unit: Strategic Finance Salary Range : £60,000 - £85,000 per annum DOE + Benefits Location: UK Hybrid -Scotland Our Team We want you to reach your full potential, and we'll do anything we can to get you there. Developing our own makes great sense - and we know you can make an even bigger difference. Your perfect role awaits Exciting opportunities exist within our Strategic Finance team. Our Strategic Finance team supports commercial, corporate, PLC and private equity backed businesses in our region and across the UK. If you're passionate and ambitious about playing a key role in helping shape and grow our business, then please read on. As a Business Development Director, you will play an important role in maintaining a strong market presence for the Bank, originating and executing new Commercial Business and Mid Corporate opportunities. You will be responsible for working with the Relationship Director(s) to generate additional income and strong returns for the Bank, whilst always delivering a simply brilliant customer experience. We are looking for dynamic people, who are ready to make a real difference and win new customers. In return, we'll encourage and reward you, helping you deliver a Simply Brilliant Experience, while building a successful career. What you'll be doing Generating new opportunities, Targeted and Focussed on Large Commercial and Mid Corporate Businesses within Geographical patch. At all times being aligned to the Risk Appetite Being accountable for risk and compliance to identify signs of stress and risk with the aim of minimising the Bank's exposure to bad and doubtful debt Acting according to the strategy and growth plan to optimise income and build a targeted portfolio through effective origination and execution of high-quality lending opportunities. With knowledge of the current economic climate and the Business Banking market, the Director will apply their business acumen and demonstrate commerciality and excellent presentation and negotiation skills to identify and win opportunities to lend on a bilateral or club basis and generate ancillary income. The role holder will be experienced in analysing and interpreting accounts to inform decision making for new deals including calculating key ratios, interpreting cash flow forecasts, credit modelling and sensitivity techniques and assessing management teams according to best practice in Strategic Finance in line Dilligencia Training methodology within credit risk and control framework and appetite Structuring and recommending Commercial/Mid Corporate lending proposals for credit decisioning. Displaying strong organisational skills and effective project management ability Key to the role will be the establishment and continued management of external professional relationships adopting a 2-way relationship model that produces quality referrals from Professional Network The role holder will possess good self-awareness and support/ bring to life the Virgin Money brand and values through the demonstration of the enterprise and team behaviours. We need you to have A background working within a Business Banking team A proven track record in originating and securing Commercial lending opportunities. Some experience in managing all aspects of a deal process from inception to completion - including preparation of detailed and well researched credit papers, leading negotiations with Management Teams, Advisors and Funding Partners, the instruction and review of detailed Due Diligence reports, overseeing of complex legal processes and the management of all aspects of a deal completion process. Experience of maximising media relations and opportunities, including writing for journals and publications Business degree or significant financial services experience within a Business Lending Environment Detailed and up to date knowledge of UK financial markets with the focus on the Commercial Banking segment. Expert knowledge of banking products and services. Up to date knowledge of financial analysis and modelling tools and techniques It's a bonus if you have but not essential Relevant vocational financial services qualification - e.g. Chartered Institute of Bankers, Chartered Accountant etc. In depth understanding of risk and compliance requirements in line with the role Red Hot Rewards 25 days holiday per year, increasing over time to 30. Plus, an option to buy more, giving you even more choice. Private medical insurance A highly competitive pension to help you build a strong foundation for retirement Access to an annual performance-related bonus Training and development to help you progress your career A great selection of additional benefits through our flexible benefits scheme Life assurance to provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones Up to 2 days of paid volunteering a year If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early. Please ensure to submit your applications as soon as possible. Say hello to Virgin Money Virgin Money is so much more than just a bank. As part of the?Nationwide group,?together we're the UK's first full-service mutual bank serving millions of retail and business customers and all driven by our purpose ; Banking but fairer, more rewarding and for the good of society. With us, you'll be part of an organisation uniquely positioned to make a difference to the lives of customers, communities and broader society and embark on a collaborative, customer obsessed, and fun-filled career journey. Embrace the weekdays, enjoy fantastic perks, and make a meaningful positive difference. Time to discover what it means to be part of the first mutual full-service banking provider. Be yourself at Virgin Money At Virgin Money, we celebrate everyone. We have fun, think big, and relentlessly include each other, all in pursuit of our purpose: Banking - but fairer, more rewarding, and for the good of society. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team care
Welcome to Haleon. We're a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we've grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter - one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity. Our trusted portfolio of brands - including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin, and Centrum - lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science. Now it's time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose - to deliver better everyday health with humanity - at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture. About the Role We are seeking a R&D Head of Advanced Research to lead a central, enterprise level R&D capability acting as a Deep Technology Accelerator . This role is responsible for identifying, prioritising, and scaling breakthrough technologies that fuel long term product superiority, category leadership, and competitive advantage.Operating at the intersection of advanced science, consumer insight, external innovation, and emerging technologies , the Head of Advanced Research will build future facing platforms and pipelines that redefine category standards and unlock sustainable growth. The role partners closely with senior enterprise leaders and represents the organisation externally across the global innovation ecosystem.The core mission is to break traditional trade offs -such as sustainability versus performance-by systematically developing innovations that sit at the intersection of unmet consumer needs and science opportunities. Success is measured by the speed, quality, and impact of breakthrough technologies brought to market , and by the role's influence on enterprise wide transformation. Responsibilities Build a breakthrough technology pipeline Create and deliver a multi year, high impact pipeline of advanced technology platforms that fuels global category innovation, supported by step changing patents, intellectual property, and proprietary inventions. External technology & partnership leadership Lead the identification, evaluation, and commercialisation of external technologies through licensing, joint development, acquisition, and strategic partnerships. Assess high value opportunities for potential and long term technology collaboration. Open innovation ecosystem development Establish a world class open innovation network spanning start ups, founders, CEOs, universities, suppliers, venture capital, and private equity. Build a strategic supplier Joint Value Creation (JVC) model and convene a scientific technology advisory board of leading global innovators. Advanced consumer research & analytics Lead advanced consumer research and analytics capabilities, leveraging AI and data platforms to unlock breakthrough trends, emerging Intellectual Property, benefits, forms, claims, and scientific communication that build external scientific credibility. Evidence generation & scientific rigour Create and scale high throughput screening and evidence generation capabilities that deliver defensible, claims ready science and demonstrable product superiority versus competition. Platform scaling & de risking Develop advanced technology platforms through iterative consumer and scientific evaluation loops, ensuring new concepts are pressure tested, de risked, and commercially viable before full scale development. Enterprise impact This role is a catalyst for enterprise innovation and growth, redefining category standards and shaping future proof competitive advantage. Working closely with the Chief R&D Officer, the Head of Advanced Research contributes directly to building a breakthrough pipeline representing a significant share of future global innovation growth.This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of science led innovation at enterprise scale , combining deep technical leadership with external influence, strategic partnerships, and long term value creation. What You'll Bring Basic Qualifications: We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: MBA or PhD required Life Sciences or closely related discipline preferred 10+ years in advanced research, life sciences, or deep technology leadership roles (20+ years preferred for senior candidates) Track record for value creation, growth acceleration with a strong business acumen and deep understanding of business models and joint value creation partnerships Strong technical life sciences foundation with a proven record of industry leading innovation at global scale Extensive external network across academia, start ups, founders, suppliers, and emerging technology ecosystems Demonstrated experience in IP strategy, regulatory awareness, and technology governance Strong consumer and market insight capability, combined with agile, cross functional leadership Strong people leadership experience, typically managing 5+ senior professionals. Please save a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert. When applying for this role, please use the 'cover letter' of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application. Why HaleonOur Win as One Framework is a simple, stretching definition of our future direction. It includes our purpose, ambitions, strategic drivers, and behaviours that will enable us to Win as One. This framework guides our decision-making, strategy, and culture. The successful candidate will demonstrate the following capabilities: Consumer first, always: Engage key business counterparts and operational stakeholders to deliver operational execution of Haleon strategies related to eCommerce activities, always putting the consumer first. Collaborate for impact: Establish and maintain relationships with critical groups to ensure customer knowledge is utilized to inform and deliver on the eCommerce roadmap, collaborating for impact. Unlock value, at pace: Drive business process improvement throughout the commercial and operational support teams, unlocking value at pace. Grow myself and others: Continuously look for opportunities to learn, build skills, and share learning, growing myself and others. Job Posting End Date 2026-03-07 Equal Opportunities Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected - all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It's important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong. During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees. The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions. Adjustment or Accommodations Request If you require a reasonable adjustment or accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at Haleon at any stage of the
Mar 14, 2026
Full time
Welcome to Haleon. We're a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we've grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter - one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity. Our trusted portfolio of brands - including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin, and Centrum - lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science. Now it's time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose - to deliver better everyday health with humanity - at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture. About the Role We are seeking a R&D Head of Advanced Research to lead a central, enterprise level R&D capability acting as a Deep Technology Accelerator . This role is responsible for identifying, prioritising, and scaling breakthrough technologies that fuel long term product superiority, category leadership, and competitive advantage.Operating at the intersection of advanced science, consumer insight, external innovation, and emerging technologies , the Head of Advanced Research will build future facing platforms and pipelines that redefine category standards and unlock sustainable growth. The role partners closely with senior enterprise leaders and represents the organisation externally across the global innovation ecosystem.The core mission is to break traditional trade offs -such as sustainability versus performance-by systematically developing innovations that sit at the intersection of unmet consumer needs and science opportunities. Success is measured by the speed, quality, and impact of breakthrough technologies brought to market , and by the role's influence on enterprise wide transformation. Responsibilities Build a breakthrough technology pipeline Create and deliver a multi year, high impact pipeline of advanced technology platforms that fuels global category innovation, supported by step changing patents, intellectual property, and proprietary inventions. External technology & partnership leadership Lead the identification, evaluation, and commercialisation of external technologies through licensing, joint development, acquisition, and strategic partnerships. Assess high value opportunities for potential and long term technology collaboration. Open innovation ecosystem development Establish a world class open innovation network spanning start ups, founders, CEOs, universities, suppliers, venture capital, and private equity. Build a strategic supplier Joint Value Creation (JVC) model and convene a scientific technology advisory board of leading global innovators. Advanced consumer research & analytics Lead advanced consumer research and analytics capabilities, leveraging AI and data platforms to unlock breakthrough trends, emerging Intellectual Property, benefits, forms, claims, and scientific communication that build external scientific credibility. Evidence generation & scientific rigour Create and scale high throughput screening and evidence generation capabilities that deliver defensible, claims ready science and demonstrable product superiority versus competition. Platform scaling & de risking Develop advanced technology platforms through iterative consumer and scientific evaluation loops, ensuring new concepts are pressure tested, de risked, and commercially viable before full scale development. Enterprise impact This role is a catalyst for enterprise innovation and growth, redefining category standards and shaping future proof competitive advantage. Working closely with the Chief R&D Officer, the Head of Advanced Research contributes directly to building a breakthrough pipeline representing a significant share of future global innovation growth.This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of science led innovation at enterprise scale , combining deep technical leadership with external influence, strategic partnerships, and long term value creation. What You'll Bring Basic Qualifications: We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: MBA or PhD required Life Sciences or closely related discipline preferred 10+ years in advanced research, life sciences, or deep technology leadership roles (20+ years preferred for senior candidates) Track record for value creation, growth acceleration with a strong business acumen and deep understanding of business models and joint value creation partnerships Strong technical life sciences foundation with a proven record of industry leading innovation at global scale Extensive external network across academia, start ups, founders, suppliers, and emerging technology ecosystems Demonstrated experience in IP strategy, regulatory awareness, and technology governance Strong consumer and market insight capability, combined with agile, cross functional leadership Strong people leadership experience, typically managing 5+ senior professionals. Please save a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert. When applying for this role, please use the 'cover letter' of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application. Why HaleonOur Win as One Framework is a simple, stretching definition of our future direction. It includes our purpose, ambitions, strategic drivers, and behaviours that will enable us to Win as One. This framework guides our decision-making, strategy, and culture. The successful candidate will demonstrate the following capabilities: Consumer first, always: Engage key business counterparts and operational stakeholders to deliver operational execution of Haleon strategies related to eCommerce activities, always putting the consumer first. Collaborate for impact: Establish and maintain relationships with critical groups to ensure customer knowledge is utilized to inform and deliver on the eCommerce roadmap, collaborating for impact. Unlock value, at pace: Drive business process improvement throughout the commercial and operational support teams, unlocking value at pace. Grow myself and others: Continuously look for opportunities to learn, build skills, and share learning, growing myself and others. Job Posting End Date 2026-03-07 Equal Opportunities Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected - all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It's important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong. During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees. The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions. Adjustment or Accommodations Request If you require a reasonable adjustment or accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at Haleon at any stage of the
Location for this position is flexible, we are accepting candidates who are able to work Hybrid in either our Osterley or Leeds office. Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. As a Lead Service Designer in our digital customer experience team, you'll own the design of world-class customer journeys and service models across sales and service experiences. You'll lead Service Design across Agile teams, drive service design strategy, and be accountable for outcomes that reflect our brand and meet customer needs. Sitting within the Customer Experience Centre of Excellence, you'll contribute to CX strategy, design excellence, and performance across product roadmaps for the UK & Ireland. From joining Sky to engaging with our latest services, we're driven by one purpose: to create better experiences for our customers. What you'll do: Lead across a team of service designers to analyse, define, and improve end-to-end, multi-channels journeys that meet diverse customer needs and align with accessibility standards. Drive strategic service design across portfolios, shaping journeys that align with business goals and championing the customer voice. Partner with cross-functional leaders in Product, Design, Tech, Ops, and Architecture to deliver joined-up, scalable service solutions that meet real user needs. Own the definition, evolution and adoption of service blueprints and journey maps across the customer lifecycle, and develop operational models that enable rather than restrict. Work with design leadership to evolve service design methods, improve design operations, and drive adoption of AI-enhanced tools to improve service quality and efficiency. Define end-to-end strategies, experience principles, frameworks, customer journeys and CX KPIs that connect digital, assisted, and real-world touchpoints with clarity and consistency. What you'll bring: Track record of leading service design and delivering impactful service design outcomes across large-scale digital products, services, and operations. Expert-level skills in journey mapping, service blueprinting, stakeholder mapping, workshop facilitation and systems thinking. Advanced use of journey maps, empathy maps, and insight repositories to embed customer needs throughout delivery Mastery in accessibility, user research methods to understand customer problems and behaviours, and analytics tools (Usertesting, Adobe Analytics) to understand and improve journeys. Strong storytelling, stakeholder influence, and resilience in fast-paced, evolving environments. We'd love to see examples of your work. If you have a portfolio, or any selection of project artefacts, please share pieces that demonstrate your strengths in the following areas: People - How you've built, supported, or enabled high-performing teams. Process - How you apply scalable user-centred design methods to deliver measurable outcomes. Position - How you influence strategy and champion design across an organisation. Product - How your work has shaped world-class, app-first digital experiences, with clear outcomes and impact If you don't have a formal portfolio, don't worry links, slide decks, case studies or short write-ups are all welcome. Choose whatever best tells the story of your contribution. But we do need to understand the process, the user needs, business goals, design changes based on evidence gathered, and customer outcomes & business impact. The Rewards: There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week. At Sky, we want to be a community that thrives by being together. Flexible working remains a key part of that. We want our people to have the best of both worlds - time working at home, as well as time in the office. Your office base - London (Osterley) Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon. - OR Leeds Our spacious Leeds tech hub is less than a mile from Leeds train station. There's plenty of parking in the surrounding streets and at the nearby CitiPark. Need a break? You can blow off steam over a game of pool or table tennis, and stay fit at our subsidised gym. Inclusion: At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search on social media. A job you love to talk about. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
Mar 14, 2026
Full time
Location for this position is flexible, we are accepting candidates who are able to work Hybrid in either our Osterley or Leeds office. Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. As a Lead Service Designer in our digital customer experience team, you'll own the design of world-class customer journeys and service models across sales and service experiences. You'll lead Service Design across Agile teams, drive service design strategy, and be accountable for outcomes that reflect our brand and meet customer needs. Sitting within the Customer Experience Centre of Excellence, you'll contribute to CX strategy, design excellence, and performance across product roadmaps for the UK & Ireland. From joining Sky to engaging with our latest services, we're driven by one purpose: to create better experiences for our customers. What you'll do: Lead across a team of service designers to analyse, define, and improve end-to-end, multi-channels journeys that meet diverse customer needs and align with accessibility standards. Drive strategic service design across portfolios, shaping journeys that align with business goals and championing the customer voice. Partner with cross-functional leaders in Product, Design, Tech, Ops, and Architecture to deliver joined-up, scalable service solutions that meet real user needs. Own the definition, evolution and adoption of service blueprints and journey maps across the customer lifecycle, and develop operational models that enable rather than restrict. Work with design leadership to evolve service design methods, improve design operations, and drive adoption of AI-enhanced tools to improve service quality and efficiency. Define end-to-end strategies, experience principles, frameworks, customer journeys and CX KPIs that connect digital, assisted, and real-world touchpoints with clarity and consistency. What you'll bring: Track record of leading service design and delivering impactful service design outcomes across large-scale digital products, services, and operations. Expert-level skills in journey mapping, service blueprinting, stakeholder mapping, workshop facilitation and systems thinking. Advanced use of journey maps, empathy maps, and insight repositories to embed customer needs throughout delivery Mastery in accessibility, user research methods to understand customer problems and behaviours, and analytics tools (Usertesting, Adobe Analytics) to understand and improve journeys. Strong storytelling, stakeholder influence, and resilience in fast-paced, evolving environments. We'd love to see examples of your work. If you have a portfolio, or any selection of project artefacts, please share pieces that demonstrate your strengths in the following areas: People - How you've built, supported, or enabled high-performing teams. Process - How you apply scalable user-centred design methods to deliver measurable outcomes. Position - How you influence strategy and champion design across an organisation. Product - How your work has shaped world-class, app-first digital experiences, with clear outcomes and impact If you don't have a formal portfolio, don't worry links, slide decks, case studies or short write-ups are all welcome. Choose whatever best tells the story of your contribution. But we do need to understand the process, the user needs, business goals, design changes based on evidence gathered, and customer outcomes & business impact. The Rewards: There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week. At Sky, we want to be a community that thrives by being together. Flexible working remains a key part of that. We want our people to have the best of both worlds - time working at home, as well as time in the office. Your office base - London (Osterley) Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon. - OR Leeds Our spacious Leeds tech hub is less than a mile from Leeds train station. There's plenty of parking in the surrounding streets and at the nearby CitiPark. Need a break? You can blow off steam over a game of pool or table tennis, and stay fit at our subsidised gym. Inclusion: At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search on social media. A job you love to talk about. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
Location for this position is flexible, we are accepting candidates who are able to work Hybrid in either our Osterley or Leeds office. Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. As a Lead Service Designer in our digital customer experience team, you'll own the design of world-class customer journeys and service models across sales and service experiences. You'll lead Service Design across Agile teams, drive service design strategy, and be accountable for outcomes that reflect our brand and meet customer needs. Sitting within the Customer Experience Centre of Excellence, you'll contribute to CX strategy, design excellence, and performance across product roadmaps for the UK & Ireland. From joining Sky to engaging with our latest services, we're driven by one purpose: to create better experiences for our customers. What you'll do: Lead across a team of service designers to analyse, define, and improve end-to-end, multi-channels journeys that meet diverse customer needs and align with accessibility standards. Drive strategic service design across portfolios, shaping journeys that align with business goals and championing the customer voice. Partner with cross-functional leaders in Product, Design, Tech, Ops, and Architecture to deliver joined-up, scalable service solutions that meet real user needs. Own the definition, evolution and adoption of service blueprints and journey maps across the customer lifecycle, and develop operational models that enable rather than restrict. Work with design leadership to evolve service design methods, improve design operations, and drive adoption of AI-enhanced tools to improve service quality and efficiency. Define end-to-end strategies, experience principles, frameworks, customer journeys and CX KPIs that connect digital, assisted, and real-world touchpoints with clarity and consistency. What you'll bring: Track record of leading service design and delivering impactful service design outcomes across large-scale digital products, services, and operations. Expert-level skills in journey mapping, service blueprinting, stakeholder mapping, workshop facilitation and systems thinking. Advanced use of journey maps, empathy maps, and insight repositories to embed customer needs throughout delivery Mastery in accessibility, user research methods to understand customer problems and behaviours, and analytics tools (Usertesting, Adobe Analytics) to understand and improve journeys. Strong storytelling, stakeholder influence, and resilience in fast-paced, evolving environments. We'd love to see examples of your work. If you have a portfolio, or any selection of project artefacts, please share pieces that demonstrate your strengths in the following areas: People - How you've built, supported, or enabled high-performing teams. Process - How you apply scalable user-centred design methods to deliver measurable outcomes. Position - How you influence strategy and champion design across an organisation. Product - How your work has shaped world-class, app-first digital experiences, with clear outcomes and impact If you don't have a formal portfolio, don't worry links, slide decks, case studies or short write-ups are all welcome. Choose whatever best tells the story of your contribution. But we do need to understand the process, the user needs, business goals, design changes based on evidence gathered, and customer outcomes & business impact. The Rewards: There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week. At Sky, we want to be a community that thrives by being together. Flexible working remains a key part of that. We want our people to have the best of both worlds - time working at home, as well as time in the office. Your office base - London (Osterley) Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon. - OR Leeds Our spacious Leeds tech hub is less than a mile from Leeds train station. There's plenty of parking in the surrounding streets and at the nearby CitiPark. Need a break? You can blow off steam over a game of pool or table tennis, and stay fit at our subsidised gym. Inclusion: At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search on social media. A job you love to talk about. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
Mar 14, 2026
Full time
Location for this position is flexible, we are accepting candidates who are able to work Hybrid in either our Osterley or Leeds office. Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. As a Lead Service Designer in our digital customer experience team, you'll own the design of world-class customer journeys and service models across sales and service experiences. You'll lead Service Design across Agile teams, drive service design strategy, and be accountable for outcomes that reflect our brand and meet customer needs. Sitting within the Customer Experience Centre of Excellence, you'll contribute to CX strategy, design excellence, and performance across product roadmaps for the UK & Ireland. From joining Sky to engaging with our latest services, we're driven by one purpose: to create better experiences for our customers. What you'll do: Lead across a team of service designers to analyse, define, and improve end-to-end, multi-channels journeys that meet diverse customer needs and align with accessibility standards. Drive strategic service design across portfolios, shaping journeys that align with business goals and championing the customer voice. Partner with cross-functional leaders in Product, Design, Tech, Ops, and Architecture to deliver joined-up, scalable service solutions that meet real user needs. Own the definition, evolution and adoption of service blueprints and journey maps across the customer lifecycle, and develop operational models that enable rather than restrict. Work with design leadership to evolve service design methods, improve design operations, and drive adoption of AI-enhanced tools to improve service quality and efficiency. Define end-to-end strategies, experience principles, frameworks, customer journeys and CX KPIs that connect digital, assisted, and real-world touchpoints with clarity and consistency. What you'll bring: Track record of leading service design and delivering impactful service design outcomes across large-scale digital products, services, and operations. Expert-level skills in journey mapping, service blueprinting, stakeholder mapping, workshop facilitation and systems thinking. Advanced use of journey maps, empathy maps, and insight repositories to embed customer needs throughout delivery Mastery in accessibility, user research methods to understand customer problems and behaviours, and analytics tools (Usertesting, Adobe Analytics) to understand and improve journeys. Strong storytelling, stakeholder influence, and resilience in fast-paced, evolving environments. We'd love to see examples of your work. If you have a portfolio, or any selection of project artefacts, please share pieces that demonstrate your strengths in the following areas: People - How you've built, supported, or enabled high-performing teams. Process - How you apply scalable user-centred design methods to deliver measurable outcomes. Position - How you influence strategy and champion design across an organisation. Product - How your work has shaped world-class, app-first digital experiences, with clear outcomes and impact If you don't have a formal portfolio, don't worry links, slide decks, case studies or short write-ups are all welcome. Choose whatever best tells the story of your contribution. But we do need to understand the process, the user needs, business goals, design changes based on evidence gathered, and customer outcomes & business impact. The Rewards: There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week. At Sky, we want to be a community that thrives by being together. Flexible working remains a key part of that. We want our people to have the best of both worlds - time working at home, as well as time in the office. Your office base - London (Osterley) Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon. - OR Leeds Our spacious Leeds tech hub is less than a mile from Leeds train station. There's plenty of parking in the surrounding streets and at the nearby CitiPark. Need a break? You can blow off steam over a game of pool or table tennis, and stay fit at our subsidised gym. Inclusion: At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search on social media. A job you love to talk about. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons We're a Corporate International Tax Team working across every industry sector with a diverse and interesting range of clients - from entrepreneurial start-ups to large, global FTSE 100 companies. We are a fast growing and high performing team and, for you, it's the chance to get involved in cross border M&A transactions, international tax planning, transfer pricing, UK/US Tax Consulting, and more. Your potential will grow too, with plenty of opportunities to learn new skills or further enhance your current ones. Along the way, we'll give you all the client-facing exposure, support and international connections you need to take your career in whichever direction you want it to go. Tax is a dynamic, ever changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. We are looking for someone; To provide corporate tax compliance, advisory and accounting services to a range of clients across all lines of the sector. With knowledge of working, and developing relationships, with clients to advise on corporate planning and restructuring projects both in the UK and internationally, as well as producing complex UK tax computations and returns. Strong understanding of and previous experience within corporate tax compliance, dealing with the annual tax return process of both small clients and those with a much more extensive number of assignees in the UK and internationally. Managing the successful delivery of commercially viable and technically excellent advice to a variety of clients involving tax due diligence, structuring, international and other advisory work and including liaising with specialists in other tax teams and overseas BDO offices to manage their input. Ability to undertake tax audits for clients under UK GAAP, IFRS and US GAAP. Ability to prepare proposals for new work, including researching target client companies and on technical issues to identify new solutions. Experience of managing staff. Educated to degree level, and CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent. You'll also be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state of the art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6,500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Mar 14, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons We're a Corporate International Tax Team working across every industry sector with a diverse and interesting range of clients - from entrepreneurial start-ups to large, global FTSE 100 companies. We are a fast growing and high performing team and, for you, it's the chance to get involved in cross border M&A transactions, international tax planning, transfer pricing, UK/US Tax Consulting, and more. Your potential will grow too, with plenty of opportunities to learn new skills or further enhance your current ones. Along the way, we'll give you all the client-facing exposure, support and international connections you need to take your career in whichever direction you want it to go. Tax is a dynamic, ever changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. We are looking for someone; To provide corporate tax compliance, advisory and accounting services to a range of clients across all lines of the sector. With knowledge of working, and developing relationships, with clients to advise on corporate planning and restructuring projects both in the UK and internationally, as well as producing complex UK tax computations and returns. Strong understanding of and previous experience within corporate tax compliance, dealing with the annual tax return process of both small clients and those with a much more extensive number of assignees in the UK and internationally. Managing the successful delivery of commercially viable and technically excellent advice to a variety of clients involving tax due diligence, structuring, international and other advisory work and including liaising with specialists in other tax teams and overseas BDO offices to manage their input. Ability to undertake tax audits for clients under UK GAAP, IFRS and US GAAP. Ability to prepare proposals for new work, including researching target client companies and on technical issues to identify new solutions. Experience of managing staff. Educated to degree level, and CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent. You'll also be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state of the art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6,500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Location for this position is flexible, we are accepting candidates who are able to work Hybrid in either our Osterley or Leeds office. Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. As a Lead Service Designer in our digital customer experience team, you'll own the design of world-class customer journeys and service models across sales and service experiences. You'll lead Service Design across Agile teams, drive service design strategy, and be accountable for outcomes that reflect our brand and meet customer needs. Sitting within the Customer Experience Centre of Excellence, you'll contribute to CX strategy, design excellence, and performance across product roadmaps for the UK & Ireland. From joining Sky to engaging with our latest services, we're driven by one purpose: to create better experiences for our customers. What you'll do: Lead across a team of service designers to analyse, define, and improve end-to-end, multi-channels journeys that meet diverse customer needs and align with accessibility standards. Drive strategic service design across portfolios, shaping journeys that align with business goals and championing the customer voice. Partner with cross-functional leaders in Product, Design, Tech, Ops, and Architecture to deliver joined-up, scalable service solutions that meet real user needs. Own the definition, evolution and adoption of service blueprints and journey maps across the customer lifecycle, and develop operational models that enable rather than restrict. Work with design leadership to evolve service design methods, improve design operations, and drive adoption of AI-enhanced tools to improve service quality and efficiency. Define end-to-end strategies, experience principles, frameworks, customer journeys and CX KPIs that connect digital, assisted, and real-world touchpoints with clarity and consistency. What you'll bring: Track record of leading service design and delivering impactful service design outcomes across large-scale digital products, services, and operations. Expert-level skills in journey mapping, service blueprinting, stakeholder mapping, workshop facilitation and systems thinking. Advanced use of journey maps, empathy maps, and insight repositories to embed customer needs throughout delivery Mastery in accessibility, user research methods to understand customer problems and behaviours, and analytics tools (Usertesting, Adobe Analytics) to understand and improve journeys. Strong storytelling, stakeholder influence, and resilience in fast-paced, evolving environments. We'd love to see examples of your work. If you have a portfolio, or any selection of project artefacts, please share pieces that demonstrate your strengths in the following areas: People - How you've built, supported, or enabled high-performing teams. Process - How you apply scalable user-centred design methods to deliver measurable outcomes. Position - How you influence strategy and champion design across an organisation. Product - How your work has shaped world-class, app-first digital experiences, with clear outcomes and impact If you don't have a formal portfolio, don't worry links, slide decks, case studies or short write-ups are all welcome. Choose whatever best tells the story of your contribution. But we do need to understand the process, the user needs, business goals, design changes based on evidence gathered, and customer outcomes & business impact. The Rewards: There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week. At Sky, we want to be a community that thrives by being together. Flexible working remains a key part of that. We want our people to have the best of both worlds - time working at home, as well as time in the office. Your office base - London (Osterley) Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon. - OR Leeds Our spacious Leeds tech hub is less than a mile from Leeds train station. There's plenty of parking in the surrounding streets and at the nearby CitiPark. Need a break? You can blow off steam over a game of pool or table tennis, and stay fit at our subsidised gym. Inclusion: At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search on social media. A job you love to talk about. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
Mar 14, 2026
Full time
Location for this position is flexible, we are accepting candidates who are able to work Hybrid in either our Osterley or Leeds office. Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. As a Lead Service Designer in our digital customer experience team, you'll own the design of world-class customer journeys and service models across sales and service experiences. You'll lead Service Design across Agile teams, drive service design strategy, and be accountable for outcomes that reflect our brand and meet customer needs. Sitting within the Customer Experience Centre of Excellence, you'll contribute to CX strategy, design excellence, and performance across product roadmaps for the UK & Ireland. From joining Sky to engaging with our latest services, we're driven by one purpose: to create better experiences for our customers. What you'll do: Lead across a team of service designers to analyse, define, and improve end-to-end, multi-channels journeys that meet diverse customer needs and align with accessibility standards. Drive strategic service design across portfolios, shaping journeys that align with business goals and championing the customer voice. Partner with cross-functional leaders in Product, Design, Tech, Ops, and Architecture to deliver joined-up, scalable service solutions that meet real user needs. Own the definition, evolution and adoption of service blueprints and journey maps across the customer lifecycle, and develop operational models that enable rather than restrict. Work with design leadership to evolve service design methods, improve design operations, and drive adoption of AI-enhanced tools to improve service quality and efficiency. Define end-to-end strategies, experience principles, frameworks, customer journeys and CX KPIs that connect digital, assisted, and real-world touchpoints with clarity and consistency. What you'll bring: Track record of leading service design and delivering impactful service design outcomes across large-scale digital products, services, and operations. Expert-level skills in journey mapping, service blueprinting, stakeholder mapping, workshop facilitation and systems thinking. Advanced use of journey maps, empathy maps, and insight repositories to embed customer needs throughout delivery Mastery in accessibility, user research methods to understand customer problems and behaviours, and analytics tools (Usertesting, Adobe Analytics) to understand and improve journeys. Strong storytelling, stakeholder influence, and resilience in fast-paced, evolving environments. We'd love to see examples of your work. If you have a portfolio, or any selection of project artefacts, please share pieces that demonstrate your strengths in the following areas: People - How you've built, supported, or enabled high-performing teams. Process - How you apply scalable user-centred design methods to deliver measurable outcomes. Position - How you influence strategy and champion design across an organisation. Product - How your work has shaped world-class, app-first digital experiences, with clear outcomes and impact If you don't have a formal portfolio, don't worry links, slide decks, case studies or short write-ups are all welcome. Choose whatever best tells the story of your contribution. But we do need to understand the process, the user needs, business goals, design changes based on evidence gathered, and customer outcomes & business impact. The Rewards: There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week. At Sky, we want to be a community that thrives by being together. Flexible working remains a key part of that. We want our people to have the best of both worlds - time working at home, as well as time in the office. Your office base - London (Osterley) Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon. - OR Leeds Our spacious Leeds tech hub is less than a mile from Leeds train station. There's plenty of parking in the surrounding streets and at the nearby CitiPark. Need a break? You can blow off steam over a game of pool or table tennis, and stay fit at our subsidised gym. Inclusion: At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search on social media. A job you love to talk about. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
Churchill Howard are delighted to be supporting a leading organisation as they look to recruit a highly capable Finance Manager. This is a key leadership role, responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information across the group and managing a talented team to deliver robust, well-controlled reporting outputs.Key responsibilities Lead, motivate and develop a team of accountants and assistant accountants, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous learning. Maintain strong financial control through effective reconciliations, financial processing and structured review processes. Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (IFRS) and internal control frameworks. Build and maintain partnerships with finance, operations and product teams across the business, adapting financial processes to align with business or regulatory change. Drive continuous improvement and process automation, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Lead on system or product implementation initiatives and oversee user acceptance testing for your team's activities. Maintain clear, auditable documentation and performance KPIs for key financial control processes.You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong experience in financial control or financial accounting.Excellent technical understanding of IFRS and statutory reporting principles.Hands-on experience managing complex reconciliations and delivering process improvements.Solid analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.A proactive mindset, able to identify risk and implement practical, well-controlled solutions.Advanced Excel ability and strong working knowledge of general ledger systems.This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking business and play a critical role in shaping the group's financial control framework.To learn more or arrange a confidential conversation, please get in touch with Churchill Howard.
Mar 14, 2026
Full time
Churchill Howard are delighted to be supporting a leading organisation as they look to recruit a highly capable Finance Manager. This is a key leadership role, responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information across the group and managing a talented team to deliver robust, well-controlled reporting outputs.Key responsibilities Lead, motivate and develop a team of accountants and assistant accountants, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous learning. Maintain strong financial control through effective reconciliations, financial processing and structured review processes. Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (IFRS) and internal control frameworks. Build and maintain partnerships with finance, operations and product teams across the business, adapting financial processes to align with business or regulatory change. Drive continuous improvement and process automation, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Lead on system or product implementation initiatives and oversee user acceptance testing for your team's activities. Maintain clear, auditable documentation and performance KPIs for key financial control processes.You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong experience in financial control or financial accounting.Excellent technical understanding of IFRS and statutory reporting principles.Hands-on experience managing complex reconciliations and delivering process improvements.Solid analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.A proactive mindset, able to identify risk and implement practical, well-controlled solutions.Advanced Excel ability and strong working knowledge of general ledger systems.This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking business and play a critical role in shaping the group's financial control framework.To learn more or arrange a confidential conversation, please get in touch with Churchill Howard.
Location for this position is flexible, we are accepting candidates who are able to work Hybrid in either our Osterley or Leeds office. Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. As a Lead Service Designer in our digital customer experience team, you'll own the design of world-class customer journeys and service models across sales and service experiences. You'll lead Service Design across Agile teams, drive service design strategy, and be accountable for outcomes that reflect our brand and meet customer needs. Sitting within the Customer Experience Centre of Excellence, you'll contribute to CX strategy, design excellence, and performance across product roadmaps for the UK & Ireland. From joining Sky to engaging with our latest services, we're driven by one purpose: to create better experiences for our customers. What you'll do: Lead across a team of service designers to analyse, define, and improve end-to-end, multi-channels journeys that meet diverse customer needs and align with accessibility standards. Drive strategic service design across portfolios, shaping journeys that align with business goals and championing the customer voice. Partner with cross-functional leaders in Product, Design, Tech, Ops, and Architecture to deliver joined-up, scalable service solutions that meet real user needs. Own the definition, evolution and adoption of service blueprints and journey maps across the customer lifecycle, and develop operational models that enable rather than restrict. Work with design leadership to evolve service design methods, improve design operations, and drive adoption of AI-enhanced tools to improve service quality and efficiency. Define end-to-end strategies, experience principles, frameworks, customer journeys and CX KPIs that connect digital, assisted, and real-world touchpoints with clarity and consistency. What you'll bring: Track record of leading service design and delivering impactful service design outcomes across large-scale digital products, services, and operations. Expert-level skills in journey mapping, service blueprinting, stakeholder mapping, workshop facilitation and systems thinking. Advanced use of journey maps, empathy maps, and insight repositories to embed customer needs throughout delivery Mastery in accessibility, user research methods to understand customer problems and behaviours, and analytics tools (Usertesting, Adobe Analytics) to understand and improve journeys. Strong storytelling, stakeholder influence, and resilience in fast-paced, evolving environments. We'd love to see examples of your work. If you have a portfolio, or any selection of project artefacts, please share pieces that demonstrate your strengths in the following areas: People - How you've built, supported, or enabled high-performing teams. Process - How you apply scalable user-centred design methods to deliver measurable outcomes. Position - How you influence strategy and champion design across an organisation. Product - How your work has shaped world-class, app-first digital experiences, with clear outcomes and impact If you don't have a formal portfolio, don't worry links, slide decks, case studies or short write-ups are all welcome. Choose whatever best tells the story of your contribution. But we do need to understand the process, the user needs, business goals, design changes based on evidence gathered, and customer outcomes & business impact. The Rewards: There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week. At Sky, we want to be a community that thrives by being together. Flexible working remains a key part of that. We want our people to have the best of both worlds - time working at home, as well as time in the office. Your office base - London (Osterley) Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon. - OR Leeds Our spacious Leeds tech hub is less than a mile from Leeds train station. There's plenty of parking in the surrounding streets and at the nearby CitiPark. Need a break? You can blow off steam over a game of pool or table tennis, and stay fit at our subsidised gym. Inclusion: At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search on social media. A job you love to talk about. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
Mar 14, 2026
Full time
Location for this position is flexible, we are accepting candidates who are able to work Hybrid in either our Osterley or Leeds office. Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. As a Lead Service Designer in our digital customer experience team, you'll own the design of world-class customer journeys and service models across sales and service experiences. You'll lead Service Design across Agile teams, drive service design strategy, and be accountable for outcomes that reflect our brand and meet customer needs. Sitting within the Customer Experience Centre of Excellence, you'll contribute to CX strategy, design excellence, and performance across product roadmaps for the UK & Ireland. From joining Sky to engaging with our latest services, we're driven by one purpose: to create better experiences for our customers. What you'll do: Lead across a team of service designers to analyse, define, and improve end-to-end, multi-channels journeys that meet diverse customer needs and align with accessibility standards. Drive strategic service design across portfolios, shaping journeys that align with business goals and championing the customer voice. Partner with cross-functional leaders in Product, Design, Tech, Ops, and Architecture to deliver joined-up, scalable service solutions that meet real user needs. Own the definition, evolution and adoption of service blueprints and journey maps across the customer lifecycle, and develop operational models that enable rather than restrict. Work with design leadership to evolve service design methods, improve design operations, and drive adoption of AI-enhanced tools to improve service quality and efficiency. Define end-to-end strategies, experience principles, frameworks, customer journeys and CX KPIs that connect digital, assisted, and real-world touchpoints with clarity and consistency. What you'll bring: Track record of leading service design and delivering impactful service design outcomes across large-scale digital products, services, and operations. Expert-level skills in journey mapping, service blueprinting, stakeholder mapping, workshop facilitation and systems thinking. Advanced use of journey maps, empathy maps, and insight repositories to embed customer needs throughout delivery Mastery in accessibility, user research methods to understand customer problems and behaviours, and analytics tools (Usertesting, Adobe Analytics) to understand and improve journeys. Strong storytelling, stakeholder influence, and resilience in fast-paced, evolving environments. We'd love to see examples of your work. If you have a portfolio, or any selection of project artefacts, please share pieces that demonstrate your strengths in the following areas: People - How you've built, supported, or enabled high-performing teams. Process - How you apply scalable user-centred design methods to deliver measurable outcomes. Position - How you influence strategy and champion design across an organisation. Product - How your work has shaped world-class, app-first digital experiences, with clear outcomes and impact If you don't have a formal portfolio, don't worry links, slide decks, case studies or short write-ups are all welcome. Choose whatever best tells the story of your contribution. But we do need to understand the process, the user needs, business goals, design changes based on evidence gathered, and customer outcomes & business impact. The Rewards: There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week. At Sky, we want to be a community that thrives by being together. Flexible working remains a key part of that. We want our people to have the best of both worlds - time working at home, as well as time in the office. Your office base - London (Osterley) Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon. - OR Leeds Our spacious Leeds tech hub is less than a mile from Leeds train station. There's plenty of parking in the surrounding streets and at the nearby CitiPark. Need a break? You can blow off steam over a game of pool or table tennis, and stay fit at our subsidised gym. Inclusion: At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search on social media. A job you love to talk about. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.