Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons At BDO, the Procurement function forms part of the wider Finance Department. The mission of Procurement is to support the business in the procurement of goods and services through a streamlined process that delivers best value to BDO from the goods and services procured. Procurement strategically work to help the business to establish, maintain, monitor and evaluate vendor relationships in order to reduce risks, increase vendor performance, drive greater levels of innovation and help to deliver competitive advantages to BDO. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations 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 them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The IT Category Manager role will play an integral role in driving the strategic direction aligned with the Head of Procurement's strategy, mission and vision. This role will manage the procurement activities for, and working alongside, business stakeholders in the 4 streams (Audit, Tax, Deals, Consulting & Risk) and PMD areas such as IT, HR, Finance, Property & Facilities Management, Marketing and Quality & Risk. In this role you'll: Be the strategic sourcing lead for all IT and Technology requirements at BDO e.g. Software, Hardware and Professional Services subcategories: including but not limited to Licensing, Application Development and Maintenance, Cloud, Data Centres, Servers, Storage etc. Working with the wider BDO procurement team to help triage SaaS purchases efficiently and ensuring compliance of negotiated agreements to established vendor management/procurement policies and practices (such as articulation of service levels and deliverables, etc). Support the Head of Procurement in achieving the Procurement 2028 vision and annual department objectives, alongside savings targets (cost, time, process and efficiency). Collaborate with business stakeholders to create and manage the ongoing relevant Category plan(s) and ensure it is a 'living document'. Build an effective, business focused and surgical engagement strategy for our key stakeholders with a 'one procurement' approach. Working with the wider BDO procurement team in the cost-effectiveness of negotiations with market leading suppliers and ensuring compliance of negotiated agreements to established vendor management policies (such as articulation of service levels and deliverables, etc). Responsible for maintaining the list of category vendors, the master data held on them (contractual and commercial) and supporting for the rollout out POs to our strategic suppliers. You'll be someone with: Proven experience in Category management across a range of categories - with some understanding of IT & Technology procurement and vendors e.g. SaaS. An excellent understanding of procurement processes and contractual elements such as SLAs. Good understanding of contractual, commercial and operational working relationships with vendors to ensure effective delivery of committed products, services and solutions. Very good knowledge of contract management and negotiation. Good understanding of the vendor life cycle (sourcing, procurement, vendor management), and how internal roles interact and operate throughout the duration of vendor engagements Exceptional leadership skills and presence with the ability to develop and present and/or communicate the Procurement vision and goals, acting as a source of knowledge and guidance You'll 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 every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at 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. 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 the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, 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 you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve 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.
Jun 30, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons At BDO, the Procurement function forms part of the wider Finance Department. The mission of Procurement is to support the business in the procurement of goods and services through a streamlined process that delivers best value to BDO from the goods and services procured. Procurement strategically work to help the business to establish, maintain, monitor and evaluate vendor relationships in order to reduce risks, increase vendor performance, drive greater levels of innovation and help to deliver competitive advantages to BDO. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations 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 them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The IT Category Manager role will play an integral role in driving the strategic direction aligned with the Head of Procurement's strategy, mission and vision. This role will manage the procurement activities for, and working alongside, business stakeholders in the 4 streams (Audit, Tax, Deals, Consulting & Risk) and PMD areas such as IT, HR, Finance, Property & Facilities Management, Marketing and Quality & Risk. In this role you'll: Be the strategic sourcing lead for all IT and Technology requirements at BDO e.g. Software, Hardware and Professional Services subcategories: including but not limited to Licensing, Application Development and Maintenance, Cloud, Data Centres, Servers, Storage etc. Working with the wider BDO procurement team to help triage SaaS purchases efficiently and ensuring compliance of negotiated agreements to established vendor management/procurement policies and practices (such as articulation of service levels and deliverables, etc). Support the Head of Procurement in achieving the Procurement 2028 vision and annual department objectives, alongside savings targets (cost, time, process and efficiency). Collaborate with business stakeholders to create and manage the ongoing relevant Category plan(s) and ensure it is a 'living document'. Build an effective, business focused and surgical engagement strategy for our key stakeholders with a 'one procurement' approach. Working with the wider BDO procurement team in the cost-effectiveness of negotiations with market leading suppliers and ensuring compliance of negotiated agreements to established vendor management policies (such as articulation of service levels and deliverables, etc). Responsible for maintaining the list of category vendors, the master data held on them (contractual and commercial) and supporting for the rollout out POs to our strategic suppliers. You'll be someone with: Proven experience in Category management across a range of categories - with some understanding of IT & Technology procurement and vendors e.g. SaaS. An excellent understanding of procurement processes and contractual elements such as SLAs. Good understanding of contractual, commercial and operational working relationships with vendors to ensure effective delivery of committed products, services and solutions. Very good knowledge of contract management and negotiation. Good understanding of the vendor life cycle (sourcing, procurement, vendor management), and how internal roles interact and operate throughout the duration of vendor engagements Exceptional leadership skills and presence with the ability to develop and present and/or communicate the Procurement vision and goals, acting as a source of knowledge and guidance You'll 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 every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at 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. 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 the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, 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 you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve 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.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations 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 them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. As a Senior Developer, you will play a key role in designing, developing and maintaining high-quality software solutions. You will work closely with other developers, UX/UI designers and stakeholders to ensure that our products meet the highest standards. Your expertise in C#, .NET, React and Azure will be crucial in driving our technology initiatives forward. The Senior Developer is a key role within BDO IT's Solutions Development team and reports to either a Lead Developer or the Solutions Development Senior Manager. You'll also: Act as a hands-on full-stack developer with strong front-end development skills and a good understanding of UX. Manage third-party developers or full-time employees as required. Collaborate with the Solution Development management team to plan and schedule work, manage the pipeline and backlog, maintain best practices and high-quality coding standards, and ensure optimum productivity across the team. Build, maintain and support both enterprise and client-facing applications. Work with Business Relationship Managers, Solution Designers and the Business to turn concepts into practical solutions for relevant business challenges. Develop software using modern DevOps methodologies to increase efficiency and productivity. Scan and leverage cross-industry trends in new and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and data science to apply in the context of accountancy and professional services. Provide proactive maintenance on support issues to ensure excellent client service. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design and ship new features. Mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Communicate effectively with stakeholders to understand requirements and provide technical insights. Lead by example in following best practices and coding standards. Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and share knowledge. You'll be someone with: Proven hands-on track record of successfully building and delivering digital products (web apps and services) to market using agile methodologies. Strong proficiency in C#, .NET, React and Azure. Other development skillsets: JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Azure PaaS (Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps, Cosmos DB, Azure App Service, Azure Service Bus), ARM/Bicep templates, SharePoint. Demonstrable creative flair, attention to detail, tenacity and good problem-solving skills. Proven experience in full-stack development. A s olid understanding of software development principles and methodologies. Experience with DevSecOps practices and secure coding. Familiarity with automated testing approaches and tools. The a bility to work in an agile environment and adapt to changing requirements. Relevant certifications in software development or cloud technologies. You'll 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 every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at 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. 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 the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, 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 you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve 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.
Jun 30, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations 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 them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. As a Senior Developer, you will play a key role in designing, developing and maintaining high-quality software solutions. You will work closely with other developers, UX/UI designers and stakeholders to ensure that our products meet the highest standards. Your expertise in C#, .NET, React and Azure will be crucial in driving our technology initiatives forward. The Senior Developer is a key role within BDO IT's Solutions Development team and reports to either a Lead Developer or the Solutions Development Senior Manager. You'll also: Act as a hands-on full-stack developer with strong front-end development skills and a good understanding of UX. Manage third-party developers or full-time employees as required. Collaborate with the Solution Development management team to plan and schedule work, manage the pipeline and backlog, maintain best practices and high-quality coding standards, and ensure optimum productivity across the team. Build, maintain and support both enterprise and client-facing applications. Work with Business Relationship Managers, Solution Designers and the Business to turn concepts into practical solutions for relevant business challenges. Develop software using modern DevOps methodologies to increase efficiency and productivity. Scan and leverage cross-industry trends in new and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and data science to apply in the context of accountancy and professional services. Provide proactive maintenance on support issues to ensure excellent client service. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design and ship new features. Mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Communicate effectively with stakeholders to understand requirements and provide technical insights. Lead by example in following best practices and coding standards. Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and share knowledge. You'll be someone with: Proven hands-on track record of successfully building and delivering digital products (web apps and services) to market using agile methodologies. Strong proficiency in C#, .NET, React and Azure. Other development skillsets: JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Azure PaaS (Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps, Cosmos DB, Azure App Service, Azure Service Bus), ARM/Bicep templates, SharePoint. Demonstrable creative flair, attention to detail, tenacity and good problem-solving skills. Proven experience in full-stack development. A s olid understanding of software development principles and methodologies. Experience with DevSecOps practices and secure coding. Familiarity with automated testing approaches and tools. The a bility to work in an agile environment and adapt to changing requirements. Relevant certifications in software development or cloud technologies. You'll 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 every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at 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. 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 the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, 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 you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve 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.
Operations Manager, HV Power Networks, Transmission & Distribution Job Ref: J(phone number removed)A Teesside 75,000- 80,000 plus car allowance plus pension Job Ref: J(phone number removed)B We are seeking a Operations Manager (HV) to drive the development and market presence of our client's HV Operations. This role presents an opportunity to become a recognised leader in a critical, bustling, and competitive market. Your Responsibilities will be: Lead all early project discussions with clients Work closely with the BD team on developing business opportunities with new clients Negotiate any potential Variations with clients. Ensuring any Extensions Of Time's or Escalations are handled correctly Ensuring clients are kept informed during the tender stage or during validation periods. Working closely with clients at the Letter Of Intent (LOI) / Limited Notice To Proceed (LNTP) stage to ensure future project dates can be met . Leads a team of project managers, commercial managers and lead engineers. Attends all major project and principal meetings with clients, attends Monthly internal project meetings Manages project risks Involved heavily at the sub-contractor appointment stage to ensure no scope gaps Review all contract documentation prior to contract signing You will have: Degree in engineering, business, or a related discipline, or equivalent operational/technical expertise. Minimum of three years' experience in HV operations at a minimum of 33kV Proven experience in leading innovation. Full UK driving licence This work is hybrid, with 2 days per week in HQ or at client sites or on a construction site. There may be a need for international travel when going for Factory Acceptance Tests. Would suit a Senior Project Manager, Operations Manager, a Director, Lead Commercial Manager, Senior Contracts Manager. To apply speak to Gareth Bone We also have roles in Project Engineering, Site Management, Operations Management, Safety, Health, Environment Quality, Compliance, M&E, Project Management, Trades
Jun 30, 2025
Full time
Operations Manager, HV Power Networks, Transmission & Distribution Job Ref: J(phone number removed)A Teesside 75,000- 80,000 plus car allowance plus pension Job Ref: J(phone number removed)B We are seeking a Operations Manager (HV) to drive the development and market presence of our client's HV Operations. This role presents an opportunity to become a recognised leader in a critical, bustling, and competitive market. Your Responsibilities will be: Lead all early project discussions with clients Work closely with the BD team on developing business opportunities with new clients Negotiate any potential Variations with clients. Ensuring any Extensions Of Time's or Escalations are handled correctly Ensuring clients are kept informed during the tender stage or during validation periods. Working closely with clients at the Letter Of Intent (LOI) / Limited Notice To Proceed (LNTP) stage to ensure future project dates can be met . Leads a team of project managers, commercial managers and lead engineers. Attends all major project and principal meetings with clients, attends Monthly internal project meetings Manages project risks Involved heavily at the sub-contractor appointment stage to ensure no scope gaps Review all contract documentation prior to contract signing You will have: Degree in engineering, business, or a related discipline, or equivalent operational/technical expertise. Minimum of three years' experience in HV operations at a minimum of 33kV Proven experience in leading innovation. Full UK driving licence This work is hybrid, with 2 days per week in HQ or at client sites or on a construction site. There may be a need for international travel when going for Factory Acceptance Tests. Would suit a Senior Project Manager, Operations Manager, a Director, Lead Commercial Manager, Senior Contracts Manager. To apply speak to Gareth Bone We also have roles in Project Engineering, Site Management, Operations Management, Safety, Health, Environment Quality, Compliance, M&E, Project Management, Trades
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 Manage risk for our clients to make them stronger for the future. Our Digital & Risk Advisory Services (DRAS) are designed to enable organisations to leverage our innovative methodologies, technology, and highly experienced professionals to manage their business risks most effectively. Working at BDO offers curious-minded people excellent exposure to all aspects of business strategy, operations and more. We're a dynamic team of internal auditors, accountants, technology, and business transformation experts with disciplines in finance, risk, projects and change, cyber and digital, amongst others. Our extensive network and depth of experience mean we work in a highly client-centric way, focused on providing a collaborative, tailor-made advisory service. Our team helps clients manage their business-critical threats, such as cyber events, and build resilient businesses capable of responding to internal and external events which may interrupt their operations. Being known for exceptional client service in our chosen markets, we put innovation and agility at the heart of everything we do. This is your chance to join a fast-paced, growing team and help shape the future of DRAS at BDO. 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. Role Overview: An exciting opportunity has arisen for Privacy and Data Protection Manager to join the BDO Privacy and Data Protection team, which is focused on supporting clients with data protection regulatory obligations. Specifically, we are looking for someone who: Is enthusiastic about data protection and loves what they do, keeps their finger on the pulse with changes to data protection and AI regulation is keen to make a difference when supporting clients The Privacy and Data Protection team supports clients across sectors with a range of privacy and data protection challenges which include implementation projects, data protection internal audit services, data protection advisory, training delivery and provides outsourced DPO services. The role will need someone with experience in UK and EU Privacy and Data Protection regulation with an ability to deliver exceptional client service and build and maintain meaningful long term client relationships. This role will involve managing a portfolio of privacy client engagements, to deliver quality outcomes for clients in-keeping with our Quality and Risk processes. The successful candidate will also contribute to the continued growth the Privacy and Data Protection practice by building our market presence through wider business development activities. You'll be someone with: Relevant professional experience in privacy and data protection (3 years plus required) along with an associated passion in this area Data protection qualifications mandatory (preferably CIPP/E & CIPP/M) Proficient in MS Office Full driving licence and personal car, preferable (flexibility to travel on a regular basis locally with potential for wider travel including international assignments is also key) You'll 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.
Jun 30, 2025
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 Manage risk for our clients to make them stronger for the future. Our Digital & Risk Advisory Services (DRAS) are designed to enable organisations to leverage our innovative methodologies, technology, and highly experienced professionals to manage their business risks most effectively. Working at BDO offers curious-minded people excellent exposure to all aspects of business strategy, operations and more. We're a dynamic team of internal auditors, accountants, technology, and business transformation experts with disciplines in finance, risk, projects and change, cyber and digital, amongst others. Our extensive network and depth of experience mean we work in a highly client-centric way, focused on providing a collaborative, tailor-made advisory service. Our team helps clients manage their business-critical threats, such as cyber events, and build resilient businesses capable of responding to internal and external events which may interrupt their operations. Being known for exceptional client service in our chosen markets, we put innovation and agility at the heart of everything we do. This is your chance to join a fast-paced, growing team and help shape the future of DRAS at BDO. 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. Role Overview: An exciting opportunity has arisen for Privacy and Data Protection Manager to join the BDO Privacy and Data Protection team, which is focused on supporting clients with data protection regulatory obligations. Specifically, we are looking for someone who: Is enthusiastic about data protection and loves what they do, keeps their finger on the pulse with changes to data protection and AI regulation is keen to make a difference when supporting clients The Privacy and Data Protection team supports clients across sectors with a range of privacy and data protection challenges which include implementation projects, data protection internal audit services, data protection advisory, training delivery and provides outsourced DPO services. The role will need someone with experience in UK and EU Privacy and Data Protection regulation with an ability to deliver exceptional client service and build and maintain meaningful long term client relationships. This role will involve managing a portfolio of privacy client engagements, to deliver quality outcomes for clients in-keeping with our Quality and Risk processes. The successful candidate will also contribute to the continued growth the Privacy and Data Protection practice by building our market presence through wider business development activities. You'll be someone with: Relevant professional experience in privacy and data protection (3 years plus required) along with an associated passion in this area Data protection qualifications mandatory (preferably CIPP/E & CIPP/M) Proficient in MS Office Full driving licence and personal car, preferable (flexibility to travel on a regular basis locally with potential for wider travel including international assignments is also key) You'll 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.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations 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 them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. As a Senior Developer, you will play a key role in designing, developing and maintaining high-quality software solutions. You will work closely with other developers, UX/UI designers and stakeholders to ensure that our products meet the highest standards. Your expertise in C#, .NET, React and Azure will be crucial in driving our technology initiatives forward. The Senior Developer is a key role within BDO IT's Solutions Development team and reports to either a Lead Developer or the Solutions Development Senior Manager. You'll also: Act as a hands-on full-stack developer with strong front-end development skills and a good understanding of UX. Manage third-party developers or full-time employees as required. Collaborate with the Solution Development management team to plan and schedule work, manage the pipeline and backlog, maintain best practices and high-quality coding standards, and ensure optimum productivity across the team. Build, maintain and support both enterprise and client-facing applications. Work with Business Relationship Managers, Solution Designers and the Business to turn concepts into practical solutions for relevant business challenges. Develop software using modern DevOps methodologies to increase efficiency and productivity. Scan and leverage cross-industry trends in new and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and data science to apply in the context of accountancy and professional services. Provide proactive maintenance on support issues to ensure excellent client service. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design and ship new features. Mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Communicate effectively with stakeholders to understand requirements and provide technical insights. Lead by example in following best practices and coding standards. Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and share knowledge. You'll be someone with: Proven hands-on track record of successfully building and delivering digital products (web apps and services) to market using agile methodologies. Strong proficiency in C#, .NET, React and Azure. Other development skillsets: JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Azure PaaS (Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps, Cosmos DB, Azure App Service, Azure Service Bus), ARM/Bicep templates, SharePoint. Demonstrable creative flair, attention to detail, tenacity and good problem-solving skills. Proven experience in full-stack development. A s olid understanding of software development principles and methodologies. Experience with DevSecOps practices and secure coding. Familiarity with automated testing approaches and tools. The a bility to work in an agile environment and adapt to changing requirements. Relevant certifications in software development or cloud technologies. You'll 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 every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at 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. 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 the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, 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 you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve 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.
Jun 30, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations 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 them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. As a Senior Developer, you will play a key role in designing, developing and maintaining high-quality software solutions. You will work closely with other developers, UX/UI designers and stakeholders to ensure that our products meet the highest standards. Your expertise in C#, .NET, React and Azure will be crucial in driving our technology initiatives forward. The Senior Developer is a key role within BDO IT's Solutions Development team and reports to either a Lead Developer or the Solutions Development Senior Manager. You'll also: Act as a hands-on full-stack developer with strong front-end development skills and a good understanding of UX. Manage third-party developers or full-time employees as required. Collaborate with the Solution Development management team to plan and schedule work, manage the pipeline and backlog, maintain best practices and high-quality coding standards, and ensure optimum productivity across the team. Build, maintain and support both enterprise and client-facing applications. Work with Business Relationship Managers, Solution Designers and the Business to turn concepts into practical solutions for relevant business challenges. Develop software using modern DevOps methodologies to increase efficiency and productivity. Scan and leverage cross-industry trends in new and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and data science to apply in the context of accountancy and professional services. Provide proactive maintenance on support issues to ensure excellent client service. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design and ship new features. Mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Communicate effectively with stakeholders to understand requirements and provide technical insights. Lead by example in following best practices and coding standards. Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and share knowledge. You'll be someone with: Proven hands-on track record of successfully building and delivering digital products (web apps and services) to market using agile methodologies. Strong proficiency in C#, .NET, React and Azure. Other development skillsets: JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Azure PaaS (Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps, Cosmos DB, Azure App Service, Azure Service Bus), ARM/Bicep templates, SharePoint. Demonstrable creative flair, attention to detail, tenacity and good problem-solving skills. Proven experience in full-stack development. A s olid understanding of software development principles and methodologies. Experience with DevSecOps practices and secure coding. Familiarity with automated testing approaches and tools. The a bility to work in an agile environment and adapt to changing requirements. Relevant certifications in software development or cloud technologies. You'll 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 every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at 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. 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 the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, 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 you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve 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.
Recruitment resourcer required to join our team by Skilled Careers London office. We are looking for Recruitment resourcers to join the team due to our continued growth and expansion. We are looking for an individual looking to kick-start their career in recruitment or further build upon their existing skills. The role will involve you working alongside experienced Recruitment Consultants identifying suitable candidates to place into temporary, contract or permanent roles. Some of our top performing resourcers in the business can easily earn over 35k+ per annum, so we know driven characters can easily achieve this and more! Duties and Responsibilities of a Recruitment Resourcer Proactively search, attract, and shortlist candidates using all necessary tools available including online job boards. Write, place and update job adverts and monitor & process applications and responses efficiently. Resourcing and interviewing candidates by making outbound calls to applicants. Communicating and building relationships with candidates. Building good knowledge of your industry and developing strong networks. Desired Skills of a Recruitment Resourcer Excellent telephone manner, comfortable talking to new and existing candidates. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent organisation skills with the ability to prioritise tasks. Ability to work well within a team and on own initiative. Why Work for Us as a Recruitment Resourcer Career progression - all our Managers and Directors have been promoted through the business. Flexible working hours. Annual overseas trips for High Achievers. High Achievers Quarterly Lunch Club. Health and wellbeing committee. Monthly social events. Charity Fund Raising events. Ongoing development. Competitive Salary. Uncapped bonus scheme. Pension. Your birthday off. Extra holiday at Christmas. Buy and sell holiday. Company Mobile. New refurbished office. Gym membership. If you are interested in this exciting recruitment resourcer opportunity in our London office, please email your CV to .
Jun 30, 2025
Full time
Recruitment resourcer required to join our team by Skilled Careers London office. We are looking for Recruitment resourcers to join the team due to our continued growth and expansion. We are looking for an individual looking to kick-start their career in recruitment or further build upon their existing skills. The role will involve you working alongside experienced Recruitment Consultants identifying suitable candidates to place into temporary, contract or permanent roles. Some of our top performing resourcers in the business can easily earn over 35k+ per annum, so we know driven characters can easily achieve this and more! Duties and Responsibilities of a Recruitment Resourcer Proactively search, attract, and shortlist candidates using all necessary tools available including online job boards. Write, place and update job adverts and monitor & process applications and responses efficiently. Resourcing and interviewing candidates by making outbound calls to applicants. Communicating and building relationships with candidates. Building good knowledge of your industry and developing strong networks. Desired Skills of a Recruitment Resourcer Excellent telephone manner, comfortable talking to new and existing candidates. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent organisation skills with the ability to prioritise tasks. Ability to work well within a team and on own initiative. Why Work for Us as a Recruitment Resourcer Career progression - all our Managers and Directors have been promoted through the business. Flexible working hours. Annual overseas trips for High Achievers. High Achievers Quarterly Lunch Club. Health and wellbeing committee. Monthly social events. Charity Fund Raising events. Ongoing development. Competitive Salary. Uncapped bonus scheme. Pension. Your birthday off. Extra holiday at Christmas. Buy and sell holiday. Company Mobile. New refurbished office. Gym membership. If you are interested in this exciting recruitment resourcer opportunity in our London office, please email your CV to .
We're looking for talented estate agents with the drive to build their own business as a Territory Owner under the Yopa franchise. Yopa is one of the largest estate agency brands in the UK. Our service rivals the high street, while our unique technology-led offering gives customers a reason to choose us over the competition. We sell homes for a fair fixed fee that saves the average customer £2,800 (£6,000 in London), while also offering a No Sale, No Fee option that isn't available with our main competitors. Our award-winning hybrid service has been named the best of its kind in the UK, and we're rated 'excellent' by Trustpilot based on thousands of customer reviews. As a Territory Owner, you will have your own postcodes and the opportunity to grow your business without limits, with full control over your own agenda and helped by a team of Territory Managers. You'll be building your own agency, but far from being alone, you will be part of a close-knit regional team and benefit from everything Yopa has to offer in terms of business support, including: Fantastic free lead generation, with a focus on quality, from the central Yopa team with appointments booked in for you. Extra financial incentive for self-generated leads. Multiple revenue streams to help you diversify your business and income, including rewards for referring customers to our partnered conveyancers and our sister company Scout Financial Services. The option to set your own commission rates with No Sale, No Fee. The autonomy to run your own business with flexible hours that fit your existing commitments, and the freedom to employ your own team. No earnings cap - the only limit is your potential. An in-house marketing team providing personalised support, with free money every month to spend on marketing materials. Unique schemes that help you build your business's visibility in the local area, such as Yopa's successful Tech for Schools sponsorship programme. The full support of a team in our Contact Centres, including your own Personal Property Adviser to help your business stay in touch with your customers. Ongoing training and support from the Learning and Development team, mentorship from your Regional Director, and regular meetings with fellow colleagues and business owners. In return, we're looking for estate agents who: Already have strong experience in the world of estate agency, with a proven track record in valuing and listing homes, and who can confidently see the buying and selling journey through to completion. Demonstrate exceptional levels of customer service, with the willingness to help customers outside of 'office hours' and go the extra mile for that sale. Self-starters with the drive to build a long-term business that goes beyond the end of the month or the next paycheck. If you're a passionate estate agent who wants to own your own business, benefit from first-in-class support, and help build the future of estate agency, we want to hear from you!
Jun 30, 2025
Full time
We're looking for talented estate agents with the drive to build their own business as a Territory Owner under the Yopa franchise. Yopa is one of the largest estate agency brands in the UK. Our service rivals the high street, while our unique technology-led offering gives customers a reason to choose us over the competition. We sell homes for a fair fixed fee that saves the average customer £2,800 (£6,000 in London), while also offering a No Sale, No Fee option that isn't available with our main competitors. Our award-winning hybrid service has been named the best of its kind in the UK, and we're rated 'excellent' by Trustpilot based on thousands of customer reviews. As a Territory Owner, you will have your own postcodes and the opportunity to grow your business without limits, with full control over your own agenda and helped by a team of Territory Managers. You'll be building your own agency, but far from being alone, you will be part of a close-knit regional team and benefit from everything Yopa has to offer in terms of business support, including: Fantastic free lead generation, with a focus on quality, from the central Yopa team with appointments booked in for you. Extra financial incentive for self-generated leads. Multiple revenue streams to help you diversify your business and income, including rewards for referring customers to our partnered conveyancers and our sister company Scout Financial Services. The option to set your own commission rates with No Sale, No Fee. The autonomy to run your own business with flexible hours that fit your existing commitments, and the freedom to employ your own team. No earnings cap - the only limit is your potential. An in-house marketing team providing personalised support, with free money every month to spend on marketing materials. Unique schemes that help you build your business's visibility in the local area, such as Yopa's successful Tech for Schools sponsorship programme. The full support of a team in our Contact Centres, including your own Personal Property Adviser to help your business stay in touch with your customers. Ongoing training and support from the Learning and Development team, mentorship from your Regional Director, and regular meetings with fellow colleagues and business owners. In return, we're looking for estate agents who: Already have strong experience in the world of estate agency, with a proven track record in valuing and listing homes, and who can confidently see the buying and selling journey through to completion. Demonstrate exceptional levels of customer service, with the willingness to help customers outside of 'office hours' and go the extra mile for that sale. Self-starters with the drive to build a long-term business that goes beyond the end of the month or the next paycheck. If you're a passionate estate agent who wants to own your own business, benefit from first-in-class support, and help build the future of estate agency, we want to hear from you!
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons The Quality and Risk Management Team (QRM) provides leadership, guidance, and tools to help partners and staff manage quality and risk matters. The team is comprised of an Advisory and Compliance Team, a Chief Information Security Office Team, an Economic Crime Team, a Legal Team including a Commercial & Contracts Team, the Independence and Ethics Team and the Regulatory Supervisory Team, plus the Quality Monitoring Team. The team works closely with the firm's Technical Standards Group and the firm's leadership. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations 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 them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Role Purpose The Third Party Risk Manager is responsible for implementation of the BDO third party security framework. This includes assessing the information security risks of our 3rd parties , by evaluating the 3rd parties' security controls and ensuring supplier and supply chain information security risks to BDO and BDO client services are identified , assessed and managed. This role reports to the Information Security Manager. Principal Accountabilities Leads in the execution and continuous improvement of the information security supply chain framework , which includes ensuring that security controls are implemented within the supply chain lifecycle at BDO Co-ordinates the BDO supplier and supply chain information security due supplier risk assessment framework and due diligence procedure and delivery of service to sta keholders Supports risk-based planning for supplier information security due diligence and risk assessment activities Partners with procurement, contract management and other key stakeholders to ensure the end-to-end third-party processes consider information security Coordinates the gathering of vendor risk assessment data and prepares risk assessments for vendors as needed, to be published and communicated to stakeholders Understands and applies relevant regulatory and legal compliance requirements Assesses vendor risks against BDO contractual requirements and controls Assess third party vendor regulatory compliance Conduct due diligence and assessments of third-party security controls and posture Coordinates the identification and ranking of vendor risks Coordinates the classification and tiering of vendors by risks and risk impacts Communicates identified risk requirements to internal stakeholders Builds communication and escalation plans around vendor risk management activities Ensures that vendor remediation actions , mitigation and contingency plans are identified and communicated to business owners Tracks identified risks and risk events through the supplier lifecycle Maintain required activity and risk metrics and other data R eport on activities related to third party supplier assurance as required Collate, analyse, and track evidence provided and gathered via direct and indirect external sources to understand information security supply chain risk Supports review and continual improvement of information security supplier due diligence and risk assessment procedures Together with legal, develop a nd maintain a set of security contractual clauses and service level agreements Knowledge and Experience Demonstrable e xperience with s upplier and supply chain due diligence frameworks, procedures, data gathering and information security risk and controls assessment Experience of supplier information security risk management at all stages of the supplier lifecycle from procurement, contracting, on-boarding, contract management and off-boarding Experience with business service, system and data architectures Experience of i nformation security audit and assurance Familiarity with formal information security frameworks and certifications such as SOC 2 , ISO27001 , CE+, CIS top 20, OWASP Experience with contract review of information security schedules and terms Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Listens and communicates technical subjects to both technical and nontechnical audiences, flexes style to suit the needs of the audience. Excellent stakeholder engagement and management experience and skills with the ability to understand complex business structures and services and to advise senior stakeholders on information security risks, mitigations and management strategies S elf-motivated with keen attention to detail Have a relevant industry certification such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC or equivalent NB: The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. Job descriptions should be regularly reviewed to ensure they are an accurate representation of the post. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our 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 at 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. 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 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 you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve 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.
Jun 30, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons The Quality and Risk Management Team (QRM) provides leadership, guidance, and tools to help partners and staff manage quality and risk matters. The team is comprised of an Advisory and Compliance Team, a Chief Information Security Office Team, an Economic Crime Team, a Legal Team including a Commercial & Contracts Team, the Independence and Ethics Team and the Regulatory Supervisory Team, plus the Quality Monitoring Team. The team works closely with the firm's Technical Standards Group and the firm's leadership. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations 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 them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Role Purpose The Third Party Risk Manager is responsible for implementation of the BDO third party security framework. This includes assessing the information security risks of our 3rd parties , by evaluating the 3rd parties' security controls and ensuring supplier and supply chain information security risks to BDO and BDO client services are identified , assessed and managed. This role reports to the Information Security Manager. Principal Accountabilities Leads in the execution and continuous improvement of the information security supply chain framework , which includes ensuring that security controls are implemented within the supply chain lifecycle at BDO Co-ordinates the BDO supplier and supply chain information security due supplier risk assessment framework and due diligence procedure and delivery of service to sta keholders Supports risk-based planning for supplier information security due diligence and risk assessment activities Partners with procurement, contract management and other key stakeholders to ensure the end-to-end third-party processes consider information security Coordinates the gathering of vendor risk assessment data and prepares risk assessments for vendors as needed, to be published and communicated to stakeholders Understands and applies relevant regulatory and legal compliance requirements Assesses vendor risks against BDO contractual requirements and controls Assess third party vendor regulatory compliance Conduct due diligence and assessments of third-party security controls and posture Coordinates the identification and ranking of vendor risks Coordinates the classification and tiering of vendors by risks and risk impacts Communicates identified risk requirements to internal stakeholders Builds communication and escalation plans around vendor risk management activities Ensures that vendor remediation actions , mitigation and contingency plans are identified and communicated to business owners Tracks identified risks and risk events through the supplier lifecycle Maintain required activity and risk metrics and other data R eport on activities related to third party supplier assurance as required Collate, analyse, and track evidence provided and gathered via direct and indirect external sources to understand information security supply chain risk Supports review and continual improvement of information security supplier due diligence and risk assessment procedures Together with legal, develop a nd maintain a set of security contractual clauses and service level agreements Knowledge and Experience Demonstrable e xperience with s upplier and supply chain due diligence frameworks, procedures, data gathering and information security risk and controls assessment Experience of supplier information security risk management at all stages of the supplier lifecycle from procurement, contracting, on-boarding, contract management and off-boarding Experience with business service, system and data architectures Experience of i nformation security audit and assurance Familiarity with formal information security frameworks and certifications such as SOC 2 , ISO27001 , CE+, CIS top 20, OWASP Experience with contract review of information security schedules and terms Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Listens and communicates technical subjects to both technical and nontechnical audiences, flexes style to suit the needs of the audience. Excellent stakeholder engagement and management experience and skills with the ability to understand complex business structures and services and to advise senior stakeholders on information security risks, mitigations and management strategies S elf-motivated with keen attention to detail Have a relevant industry certification such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC or equivalent NB: The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. Job descriptions should be regularly reviewed to ensure they are an accurate representation of the post. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our 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 at 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. 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 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 you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve 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.
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 Manage risk for our clients to make them stronger for the future. Our Digital & Risk Advisory Services (DRAS) are designed to enable organisations to leverage our innovative methodologies, technology, and highly experienced professionals to manage their business risks most effectively. Working at BDO offers curious-minded people excellent exposure to all aspects of business strategy, operations and more. We're a dynamic team of internal auditors, accountants, technology, and business transformation experts with disciplines in finance, risk, projects and change, cyber and digital, amongst others. Our extensive network and depth of experience mean we work in a highly client-centric way, focused on providing a collaborative, tailor-made advisory service. Our team helps clients manage their business-critical threats, such as cyber events, and build resilient businesses capable of responding to internal and external events which may interrupt their operations. Being known for exceptional client service in our chosen markets, we put innovation and agility at the heart of everything we do. This is your chance to join a fast-paced, growing team and help shape the future of DRAS at BDO. 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. Role Overview: An exciting opportunity has arisen for Privacy and Data Protection Manager to join the BDO Privacy and Data Protection team, which is focused on supporting clients with data protection regulatory obligations. Specifically, we are looking for someone who: Is enthusiastic about data protection and loves what they do, keeps their finger on the pulse with changes to data protection and AI regulation is keen to make a difference when supporting clients The Privacy and Data Protection team supports clients across sectors with a range of privacy and data protection challenges which include implementation projects, data protection internal audit services, data protection advisory, training delivery and provides outsourced DPO services. The role will need someone with experience in UK and EU Privacy and Data Protection regulation with an ability to deliver exceptional client service and build and maintain meaningful long term client relationships. This role will involve managing a portfolio of privacy client engagements, to deliver quality outcomes for clients in-keeping with our Quality and Risk processes. The successful candidate will also contribute to the continued growth the Privacy and Data Protection practice by building our market presence through wider business development activities. You'll be someone with: Relevant professional experience in privacy and data protection (3 years plus required) along with an associated passion in this area Data protection qualifications mandatory (preferably CIPP/E & CIPP/M) Proficient in MS Office Full driving licence and personal car, preferable (flexibility to travel on a regular basis locally with potential for wider travel including international assignments is also key) You'll 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.
Jun 30, 2025
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 Manage risk for our clients to make them stronger for the future. Our Digital & Risk Advisory Services (DRAS) are designed to enable organisations to leverage our innovative methodologies, technology, and highly experienced professionals to manage their business risks most effectively. Working at BDO offers curious-minded people excellent exposure to all aspects of business strategy, operations and more. We're a dynamic team of internal auditors, accountants, technology, and business transformation experts with disciplines in finance, risk, projects and change, cyber and digital, amongst others. Our extensive network and depth of experience mean we work in a highly client-centric way, focused on providing a collaborative, tailor-made advisory service. Our team helps clients manage their business-critical threats, such as cyber events, and build resilient businesses capable of responding to internal and external events which may interrupt their operations. Being known for exceptional client service in our chosen markets, we put innovation and agility at the heart of everything we do. This is your chance to join a fast-paced, growing team and help shape the future of DRAS at BDO. 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. Role Overview: An exciting opportunity has arisen for Privacy and Data Protection Manager to join the BDO Privacy and Data Protection team, which is focused on supporting clients with data protection regulatory obligations. Specifically, we are looking for someone who: Is enthusiastic about data protection and loves what they do, keeps their finger on the pulse with changes to data protection and AI regulation is keen to make a difference when supporting clients The Privacy and Data Protection team supports clients across sectors with a range of privacy and data protection challenges which include implementation projects, data protection internal audit services, data protection advisory, training delivery and provides outsourced DPO services. The role will need someone with experience in UK and EU Privacy and Data Protection regulation with an ability to deliver exceptional client service and build and maintain meaningful long term client relationships. This role will involve managing a portfolio of privacy client engagements, to deliver quality outcomes for clients in-keeping with our Quality and Risk processes. The successful candidate will also contribute to the continued growth the Privacy and Data Protection practice by building our market presence through wider business development activities. You'll be someone with: Relevant professional experience in privacy and data protection (3 years plus required) along with an associated passion in this area Data protection qualifications mandatory (preferably CIPP/E & CIPP/M) Proficient in MS Office Full driving licence and personal car, preferable (flexibility to travel on a regular basis locally with potential for wider travel including international assignments is also key) You'll 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.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Marketing and Business Development team is the driving force behind the creativity and growth at BDO. Their main goal is to equip the business to win and there are teams covering most touchpoints of the customer journey. Because we know that great ideas can come from anywhere, you can be sure you'll be heard and have the chance to make a real impact. You'll be supported to build your career, but also to be yourself in the office. Help the firm succeed by staying ahead of the latest market trends, confidently implementing your ideas and collaborating with a range of shareholders. You'll be rewarded with a great work-life balance and a career with real purpose. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations 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 them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who enjoys team leadership and is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own workload, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. Client Care works closely with Marketing, Business Development, and Key Account Management teams to support BDO's strategy and growth ambitions. You'll report to the Senior Client Care Manager and be responsible for the delivery our firm-wide client care programme. You'll also manage one direct report, a Senior Client Care Executive. Our Client Care Programme is central to our commitment to high-quality engagements, exceptional client service, and continuous improvement. Core activities include listening to our clients and collecting feedback through in-depth interviews and online surveys. We analyse this feedback and use it to drive service improvements. and strategic planning. We are seeking a Client Care Associate Manager to play a key role in the success of our Client Care Programme as we expand and scale it in line with our firm-wide strategy and growth plans. Your proactive approach will support the efficient day-to-day running of the programme, helping us achieve our goals and targets. We value ideas from all levels, so you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact. You'll be supported in your career development and work collaboratively with stakeholders across the business, focusing on the retention, development, and growth of the firm's priority and strategic accounts. In this role you'll: Work with the Senior Client Care Manager and senior stakeholders to deliver a structured, firm-wide approach to client feedback and development - ensuring processes are followed and engagement is maintained across the business. Work closely with our Clients and Markets Partners and our Marketing and Business Development teams to ensure alignment with our firm-wide strategy model and Stream growth plans. Support the development and day-to-day management of the Senior Client Care Executive. Project manage client feedback survey cycles, including internal comms, processing nominations, monitoring responses, and generating reports. Analyse client feedback and insight data, providing strategic recommendations for service improvements, competitor intel, and new business opportunities. Create department briefing packs, presentations and reports. Present feedback findings at department meetings as required. Collaborate with the Database Office to build and maintain reporting dashboards in Power BI and utilise the Dynamics 360 CRM system. Keep up to date with market knowledge, including sector and competitor activity, sharing insights and best practice with the Client Care and MSC teams. You'll be someone with: Excellent communication, relationship and stakeholder management skills - A people person with an ability to communicate confidently with colleagues and clients from all levels and backgrounds. A commercial mindset - You are innovative and bold with a level of creativity when it comes to problem solving and thinking of new programme development opportunities. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail - You are comfortable working with large data sets in Excel and comfortable using data systems like Power BI, Power Automate, and Power Apps. Experience using feedback platforms such as Qualtrics, Questback, MS Forms or similar - You can build and manage online surveys using advanced tools. Project management experience with the ability to manage multiple projects with critical deadlines - You are well organised and have good time management skills. Experience handling sensitive data - You are trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality. Professional, flexible, and a team player - You are self-motivated, resilient and have a strong work ethic. Experience conducting client interviews - You have strong listening skills and comfortable speaking with senior contacts about their experiences, creating feedback reports, and communicating actions with internal stakeholders (desirable). Experience working in a professional services environment (desirable). 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. 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 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 you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve 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.
Jun 30, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Marketing and Business Development team is the driving force behind the creativity and growth at BDO. Their main goal is to equip the business to win and there are teams covering most touchpoints of the customer journey. Because we know that great ideas can come from anywhere, you can be sure you'll be heard and have the chance to make a real impact. You'll be supported to build your career, but also to be yourself in the office. Help the firm succeed by staying ahead of the latest market trends, confidently implementing your ideas and collaborating with a range of shareholders. You'll be rewarded with a great work-life balance and a career with real purpose. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations 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 them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who enjoys team leadership and is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own workload, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. Client Care works closely with Marketing, Business Development, and Key Account Management teams to support BDO's strategy and growth ambitions. You'll report to the Senior Client Care Manager and be responsible for the delivery our firm-wide client care programme. You'll also manage one direct report, a Senior Client Care Executive. Our Client Care Programme is central to our commitment to high-quality engagements, exceptional client service, and continuous improvement. Core activities include listening to our clients and collecting feedback through in-depth interviews and online surveys. We analyse this feedback and use it to drive service improvements. and strategic planning. We are seeking a Client Care Associate Manager to play a key role in the success of our Client Care Programme as we expand and scale it in line with our firm-wide strategy and growth plans. Your proactive approach will support the efficient day-to-day running of the programme, helping us achieve our goals and targets. We value ideas from all levels, so you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact. You'll be supported in your career development and work collaboratively with stakeholders across the business, focusing on the retention, development, and growth of the firm's priority and strategic accounts. In this role you'll: Work with the Senior Client Care Manager and senior stakeholders to deliver a structured, firm-wide approach to client feedback and development - ensuring processes are followed and engagement is maintained across the business. Work closely with our Clients and Markets Partners and our Marketing and Business Development teams to ensure alignment with our firm-wide strategy model and Stream growth plans. Support the development and day-to-day management of the Senior Client Care Executive. Project manage client feedback survey cycles, including internal comms, processing nominations, monitoring responses, and generating reports. Analyse client feedback and insight data, providing strategic recommendations for service improvements, competitor intel, and new business opportunities. Create department briefing packs, presentations and reports. Present feedback findings at department meetings as required. Collaborate with the Database Office to build and maintain reporting dashboards in Power BI and utilise the Dynamics 360 CRM system. Keep up to date with market knowledge, including sector and competitor activity, sharing insights and best practice with the Client Care and MSC teams. You'll be someone with: Excellent communication, relationship and stakeholder management skills - A people person with an ability to communicate confidently with colleagues and clients from all levels and backgrounds. A commercial mindset - You are innovative and bold with a level of creativity when it comes to problem solving and thinking of new programme development opportunities. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail - You are comfortable working with large data sets in Excel and comfortable using data systems like Power BI, Power Automate, and Power Apps. Experience using feedback platforms such as Qualtrics, Questback, MS Forms or similar - You can build and manage online surveys using advanced tools. Project management experience with the ability to manage multiple projects with critical deadlines - You are well organised and have good time management skills. Experience handling sensitive data - You are trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality. Professional, flexible, and a team player - You are self-motivated, resilient and have a strong work ethic. Experience conducting client interviews - You have strong listening skills and comfortable speaking with senior contacts about their experiences, creating feedback reports, and communicating actions with internal stakeholders (desirable). Experience working in a professional services environment (desirable). 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. 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 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 you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve 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.
Eclipse Hotels Group is an international family owned hotel group who are headquartered in West London. Our company's current portfolio includes brands such as Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express and CiTi Hotels, located across the UK, Europe and the Caribbean. An excellent opportunity has arisen for a General Manager at our Holidays Inn Express Poole. You will have the opportunity to join a developing employer who has the passion and drive to deliver first class service and a quality employee experience. The moment our guests step into one of our hotels, they walk into a genuinely memorable experience. As our Genral Manager you'll provide overall leadership and direction for our hotel by maximizing financial returns, driving the development of people, creating and maintaining a unique guest experience, executing on brand standards and building awareness of hotel and brand in the local community. Join us and enjoy the following benefits: Discounted Hotel Rooms at 5000+ IHG Hotels worldwide. With 50% off Food and Beverage Services Employee Assistance and Welfare Program Health Plan Life Insurance Cashback and discounts on the leading high street retailers Complimentary Meals on duty Employee of the Month and Employee of the Year celebrations Recommend a friend scheme Excellent Training & Development What will your key responsibilities and duties be? To oversee the hotel in all aspects, including operations, revenue, finance, human resources etc. to achieve the highest service standard and business performance; Drive sales and Revenue to increase profitability, whilst reviewing labour and costs on a regular basis. To manage all hotel departments, to ensure high standard delivery of services daily in all aspects, including Front Office, Housekeeping, F&B, Maintenance etc. to meet or exceed the brand standards; Actively liaise with our Brand Company and Head Office in all key metrics, identify quality gaps and training needs, create action plan and follow through to improve hotel performance; To best hire, retain and engage your Team Members through effective recruitment and training; To report and highlight operational issues to company director and relevant departments in Head Office to ensure actions have been followed up on a timely manner; Create a warm welcome to everyone and set the tone for each of our guests' experience. Oversee HR related responsibilities in accordance with rules and policies. Develop your team and support the improvement of their performance through effective coaching and feedback. Create clear objectives, recognise good performance and manage underperformance. Ensure your team are legally complaint in every area. How will you achieve this? We genuinely care about people and we show this through living out our promise of True Hospitality each and every day. It's what connects every Team Member throughout our brand of hotels. Each hotel delivers True Hospitality in their own way, making them unique. At the heart of it is our key core service skills. True Attitude : being caring, wanting to make a positive difference, and building genuine connections with our guests True Confidence : having the knowledge and skills to perform your role, and giving our guests the confidence that they can trust you, to help and support them during their stay True Listening :focusing on what our guest is saying, picking up on body language that is often overlooked, and understanding what the guest wants and needs True Responsiveness : is about providing our guests with what they need, and doing so in a timely and caring manner What we are looking for: Previous management experience in a similar role. Have a strong all-round knowledge of Front Office, F&B, Finance, Revenue and Human Resources etc; An in-depth knowledge of Food Safety and Health & Safety Standards. Experience in supporting training processes, including delivering training and maintaining training records are essential for this role; Proactive, composed, enthusiastic, approachable, able to build strong rapport with guests and managers, and able to motivate your team under pressure; Excellent communication skills in all aspects; good organisational and administrative skills with an eye for detail; Your problem-solving skills will turn issues into opportunities so that every one of our guests leaves with great memories. Flexibility - nights, weekends and bank holiday shifts all come as part of the job! We are an equal opportunity employer. We believe in recruiting a diverse workforce that promotes inclusive, people focused culture.
Jun 30, 2025
Full time
Eclipse Hotels Group is an international family owned hotel group who are headquartered in West London. Our company's current portfolio includes brands such as Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express and CiTi Hotels, located across the UK, Europe and the Caribbean. An excellent opportunity has arisen for a General Manager at our Holidays Inn Express Poole. You will have the opportunity to join a developing employer who has the passion and drive to deliver first class service and a quality employee experience. The moment our guests step into one of our hotels, they walk into a genuinely memorable experience. As our Genral Manager you'll provide overall leadership and direction for our hotel by maximizing financial returns, driving the development of people, creating and maintaining a unique guest experience, executing on brand standards and building awareness of hotel and brand in the local community. Join us and enjoy the following benefits: Discounted Hotel Rooms at 5000+ IHG Hotels worldwide. With 50% off Food and Beverage Services Employee Assistance and Welfare Program Health Plan Life Insurance Cashback and discounts on the leading high street retailers Complimentary Meals on duty Employee of the Month and Employee of the Year celebrations Recommend a friend scheme Excellent Training & Development What will your key responsibilities and duties be? To oversee the hotel in all aspects, including operations, revenue, finance, human resources etc. to achieve the highest service standard and business performance; Drive sales and Revenue to increase profitability, whilst reviewing labour and costs on a regular basis. To manage all hotel departments, to ensure high standard delivery of services daily in all aspects, including Front Office, Housekeeping, F&B, Maintenance etc. to meet or exceed the brand standards; Actively liaise with our Brand Company and Head Office in all key metrics, identify quality gaps and training needs, create action plan and follow through to improve hotel performance; To best hire, retain and engage your Team Members through effective recruitment and training; To report and highlight operational issues to company director and relevant departments in Head Office to ensure actions have been followed up on a timely manner; Create a warm welcome to everyone and set the tone for each of our guests' experience. Oversee HR related responsibilities in accordance with rules and policies. Develop your team and support the improvement of their performance through effective coaching and feedback. Create clear objectives, recognise good performance and manage underperformance. Ensure your team are legally complaint in every area. How will you achieve this? We genuinely care about people and we show this through living out our promise of True Hospitality each and every day. It's what connects every Team Member throughout our brand of hotels. Each hotel delivers True Hospitality in their own way, making them unique. At the heart of it is our key core service skills. True Attitude : being caring, wanting to make a positive difference, and building genuine connections with our guests True Confidence : having the knowledge and skills to perform your role, and giving our guests the confidence that they can trust you, to help and support them during their stay True Listening :focusing on what our guest is saying, picking up on body language that is often overlooked, and understanding what the guest wants and needs True Responsiveness : is about providing our guests with what they need, and doing so in a timely and caring manner What we are looking for: Previous management experience in a similar role. Have a strong all-round knowledge of Front Office, F&B, Finance, Revenue and Human Resources etc; An in-depth knowledge of Food Safety and Health & Safety Standards. Experience in supporting training processes, including delivering training and maintaining training records are essential for this role; Proactive, composed, enthusiastic, approachable, able to build strong rapport with guests and managers, and able to motivate your team under pressure; Excellent communication skills in all aspects; good organisational and administrative skills with an eye for detail; Your problem-solving skills will turn issues into opportunities so that every one of our guests leaves with great memories. Flexibility - nights, weekends and bank holiday shifts all come as part of the job! We are an equal opportunity employer. We believe in recruiting a diverse workforce that promotes inclusive, people focused culture.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our rapidly growing Private Client Team manage funds, businesses and trusts of individuals, families and entrepreneurs. Alongside solving a constantly evolving range of technical challenges, working in this team means building strong relationships with individuals so you can become their trusted advisor and oversee their tax affairs in line with what they want to achieve as an individual or business. We've established a strong global network that is recognised as a leader especially in looking after entrepreneurs and owner-managed businesses. You'll need excellent people skills and strong technical ability as you visit clients across the world. In return, you'll have unparalleled access to partners and opportunities to develop your career in many different directions as you work across a truly diverse portfolio of global clients. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations 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 them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. You'll be someone with: US Enrolled Agent (EA) and ATT qualifications required as a minimum. A broad base of US and UK private client experience working with UHNW families and their family offices Strong experience advising in the trusts and estates specialist area and working with trustees and wealth advisory teams on the taxation considerations Experiences and ability to lead projects in resolving US and foreign trust matters for settlors and beneficiaries. The passion to develop and lead a specialist trust and estate group within the US/UK Private Client practice You'll 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 every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. Good deal of advisory experience and will likely be found in HNW teams. Responsibilities: Signing out tax Forms 1040, 1040NR, 3520's etc Leading client relationships with a proactive advisory approach and a strong, adaptable manner to suit an eclectic and demanding client base A reputation in the marketplace and familiarity working in conjunction with lawyers, wealth advisers and other professionals that support UHNW individuals with US aspects to their lives In depth experience working with families on dual US/UK succession planning, including advising on trusts, alternate structuring, and estates Wide experiences with the use of the UK/US treaty in detail Advanced understanding of complex foreign tax credit scenarios and planning solutions. A strong understanding of pre US and pre UK residency tax planning Experience of presenting internally and externally on topics pertinent to US PCS tax matters The individual would be able to form strong collaborative relationships with other teams in projects A desire for continual learning, assisting in training and inculcating US advisory skills, and development in the junior members of the team Good people management skills and an ability to actively support and influence the continual improvement in efficiencies and the evolution of the US PCS strategic offering in line with the wider firm initiatives. A successful candidate would have a drive for finding practical solutions, an ability to collaborate and the initiative and resilience to persevere with challenging work. You'll 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 every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at 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. 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 the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, 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 you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve 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.
Jun 30, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our rapidly growing Private Client Team manage funds, businesses and trusts of individuals, families and entrepreneurs. Alongside solving a constantly evolving range of technical challenges, working in this team means building strong relationships with individuals so you can become their trusted advisor and oversee their tax affairs in line with what they want to achieve as an individual or business. We've established a strong global network that is recognised as a leader especially in looking after entrepreneurs and owner-managed businesses. You'll need excellent people skills and strong technical ability as you visit clients across the world. In return, you'll have unparalleled access to partners and opportunities to develop your career in many different directions as you work across a truly diverse portfolio of global clients. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations 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 them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. You'll be someone with: US Enrolled Agent (EA) and ATT qualifications required as a minimum. A broad base of US and UK private client experience working with UHNW families and their family offices Strong experience advising in the trusts and estates specialist area and working with trustees and wealth advisory teams on the taxation considerations Experiences and ability to lead projects in resolving US and foreign trust matters for settlors and beneficiaries. The passion to develop and lead a specialist trust and estate group within the US/UK Private Client practice You'll 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 every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. Good deal of advisory experience and will likely be found in HNW teams. Responsibilities: Signing out tax Forms 1040, 1040NR, 3520's etc Leading client relationships with a proactive advisory approach and a strong, adaptable manner to suit an eclectic and demanding client base A reputation in the marketplace and familiarity working in conjunction with lawyers, wealth advisers and other professionals that support UHNW individuals with US aspects to their lives In depth experience working with families on dual US/UK succession planning, including advising on trusts, alternate structuring, and estates Wide experiences with the use of the UK/US treaty in detail Advanced understanding of complex foreign tax credit scenarios and planning solutions. A strong understanding of pre US and pre UK residency tax planning Experience of presenting internally and externally on topics pertinent to US PCS tax matters The individual would be able to form strong collaborative relationships with other teams in projects A desire for continual learning, assisting in training and inculcating US advisory skills, and development in the junior members of the team Good people management skills and an ability to actively support and influence the continual improvement in efficiencies and the evolution of the US PCS strategic offering in line with the wider firm initiatives. A successful candidate would have a drive for finding practical solutions, an ability to collaborate and the initiative and resilience to persevere with challenging work. You'll 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 every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at 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. 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 the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, 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 you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve 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.
Group Chief People, Culture and Improvement Officer We are looking to recruit an inspirational leader, who has a passion for excellence and a demonstrable background in organisational development within complex organisations. Our current Chief People Officer (CPO) will be retiring in December and we're now looking for someone who can work as part of the board and executive teams across the group structure and through the two Trusts, The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT) and Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust (WHT) in the next step in our journey to outstanding. The group has a turnover of over £1.5bn and as such we are looking for a leader already working at board level who understands the importance of forging effective partnerships with our people and system partners to drive the change we need. As a member of the two Trust Boards and Group Executive you will have responsibility with the Chief Executive (CEO) to lead on ensuring we have a workforce who are engaged, have the skills to enable the Group to build and deliver a comprehensive set of clinical services in line with the 10-year NHS plan. The role will focus on how we deliver our group strategy, from board to every colleagues. You will establish an approach to engaging everyone in how they contribute to the strategic objectives, embedding a culture of improvement which is patient centred, empowers staff, promotes personal accountability, is fair and collaborative and delivers continuous improvement. Main duties of the job You will provide strategic and operational leadership on all People matters to the executives and wider board, the Group Chief People Officer will lead the implementation of the People Strategy and delivery of the NHS People Plan and NHS People Promise. As a Corporate and Executive Director of the RWT/WHT Group Board the post holder is expected to contribute fully to the development of trust strategy and policy and to delivery of statutory and corporate responsibilities. Ensure there is a clear workforce plan to deliver on the Group strategy and 10-Year NHS Plan, supporting the delivery of clinically and financially viable services. To understand and drive organisation-wide strategy and change that supports our values, delivers our objectives and strategic goals and impacts value and reputation. To provide visible, credible, and effective leadership to drive OD and add organisational business value through staff engagement, culture and values through the effective utilisation of OD techniques. Customer focused and able to provide innovative advice and support to the Group Chief Executive, Trust Board, Committees of the Board and senior leaders on all matters relating to OD, Learning and Development and HR across the Group. About us The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients. We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020. The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly. Job responsibilities You will be an exceptional leader of people, with drive, vision, a strategic mind-set, clarity of purpose, proven track record of Organisational Delivery (OD) delivery, and high levels of integrity. You will act as the professional lead for human resources for the group, delivered through the individual trusts People Directors. You will also lead on the engagement of our workforce and ensure we have a strong focus on well-being. You will have the experience we need to develop, implement and deliver our people and workforce strategy.The group has strong working relationships through formal collaborative arrangements within the Black Country and well-developed Place Based arrangements and the postholder will be key to ensuring we have a collaborative approach to workforce development. You will be responsible for ensuring our workforce is developed reflecting the needs of our local communities and structured to ensure we can deliver on the 3 strategic shifts: Analogue to digital Sickness to prevention Acute to community Please see the attached candidate application pack for more information regarding job description and main responsibilities. Full person specification and role requirements are listed within the document. Stakeholder panel (virtual) - 22nd July 2025 Final interview - 24th July 2025 Person Specification Experience / Skills Significant senior leadership experience in an NHS acute Trust at Board Level in a large complex organisation. Experience of increasing staff engagement and motivation to improve performance Demonstrable experience of setting and delivering a long term vision, whilst responding to short-term challenges and opportunities. Demonstrable experience of working between Board and Ward with credibility at all levels Current understanding and broad knowledge of the whole NHS context including knowledge of the national agenda and the impact on the NHS Strong knowledge of national, system and local strategies and policies and the regulatory and inspectoral frameworks Ability to influence and operate effectively in a challenging environment Evidence of leading significant change Ability to think strategically and analytically Thorough understanding of contemporary HR practices and OD methodologies Educated to master's degree level or equivalent. Board level experience in providing HR and OD advice in a comparably large and complex organisation 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. Business Manager to the Group Chief Executive
Jun 30, 2025
Full time
Group Chief People, Culture and Improvement Officer We are looking to recruit an inspirational leader, who has a passion for excellence and a demonstrable background in organisational development within complex organisations. Our current Chief People Officer (CPO) will be retiring in December and we're now looking for someone who can work as part of the board and executive teams across the group structure and through the two Trusts, The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT) and Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust (WHT) in the next step in our journey to outstanding. The group has a turnover of over £1.5bn and as such we are looking for a leader already working at board level who understands the importance of forging effective partnerships with our people and system partners to drive the change we need. As a member of the two Trust Boards and Group Executive you will have responsibility with the Chief Executive (CEO) to lead on ensuring we have a workforce who are engaged, have the skills to enable the Group to build and deliver a comprehensive set of clinical services in line with the 10-year NHS plan. The role will focus on how we deliver our group strategy, from board to every colleagues. You will establish an approach to engaging everyone in how they contribute to the strategic objectives, embedding a culture of improvement which is patient centred, empowers staff, promotes personal accountability, is fair and collaborative and delivers continuous improvement. Main duties of the job You will provide strategic and operational leadership on all People matters to the executives and wider board, the Group Chief People Officer will lead the implementation of the People Strategy and delivery of the NHS People Plan and NHS People Promise. As a Corporate and Executive Director of the RWT/WHT Group Board the post holder is expected to contribute fully to the development of trust strategy and policy and to delivery of statutory and corporate responsibilities. Ensure there is a clear workforce plan to deliver on the Group strategy and 10-Year NHS Plan, supporting the delivery of clinically and financially viable services. To understand and drive organisation-wide strategy and change that supports our values, delivers our objectives and strategic goals and impacts value and reputation. To provide visible, credible, and effective leadership to drive OD and add organisational business value through staff engagement, culture and values through the effective utilisation of OD techniques. Customer focused and able to provide innovative advice and support to the Group Chief Executive, Trust Board, Committees of the Board and senior leaders on all matters relating to OD, Learning and Development and HR across the Group. About us The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients. We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020. The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly. Job responsibilities You will be an exceptional leader of people, with drive, vision, a strategic mind-set, clarity of purpose, proven track record of Organisational Delivery (OD) delivery, and high levels of integrity. You will act as the professional lead for human resources for the group, delivered through the individual trusts People Directors. You will also lead on the engagement of our workforce and ensure we have a strong focus on well-being. You will have the experience we need to develop, implement and deliver our people and workforce strategy.The group has strong working relationships through formal collaborative arrangements within the Black Country and well-developed Place Based arrangements and the postholder will be key to ensuring we have a collaborative approach to workforce development. You will be responsible for ensuring our workforce is developed reflecting the needs of our local communities and structured to ensure we can deliver on the 3 strategic shifts: Analogue to digital Sickness to prevention Acute to community Please see the attached candidate application pack for more information regarding job description and main responsibilities. Full person specification and role requirements are listed within the document. Stakeholder panel (virtual) - 22nd July 2025 Final interview - 24th July 2025 Person Specification Experience / Skills Significant senior leadership experience in an NHS acute Trust at Board Level in a large complex organisation. Experience of increasing staff engagement and motivation to improve performance Demonstrable experience of setting and delivering a long term vision, whilst responding to short-term challenges and opportunities. Demonstrable experience of working between Board and Ward with credibility at all levels Current understanding and broad knowledge of the whole NHS context including knowledge of the national agenda and the impact on the NHS Strong knowledge of national, system and local strategies and policies and the regulatory and inspectoral frameworks Ability to influence and operate effectively in a challenging environment Evidence of leading significant change Ability to think strategically and analytically Thorough understanding of contemporary HR practices and OD methodologies Educated to master's degree level or equivalent. Board level experience in providing HR and OD advice in a comparably large and complex organisation 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. Business Manager to the Group Chief Executive
Join us as a Transactional Monitoring Controls and Framework VP, where you'll work directly with the Heads of TM Controls and Strategy (UK & International). You will play a key role in ensuring the Global FC Transactional Controls & Strategy function operates effectively across all business lines and jurisdictions. The TM Controls and Strategy function includes four key teams: Risk and Strategy, Execution, TM Analytics, and TM Governance. This role ensures all teams operate effectively, covering Directors when required. To be successful as a Transactional Monitoring Controls and Framework VP, you should have experience with: Financial Crime Strategic Thinking and Stakeholder Management Risk and Control Management Highly valued skills include: Experience in TM Systems and Analytics (e.g., Mantas, Actimize) Change Management Knowledge of Complex Financial Crime Typologies You may be assessed on critical skills such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, and technical job-specific skills. This role is based in London. Accountabilities Strategic Support & Execution: Partner with the Heads of TM to drive BAU TM Enhancement Roadmap and Strategic Roadmaps, including system, process, and control enhancements. Control Framework Oversight: Support TM Risk Assessment, control assessments, audits, and regulatory reviews. Maintain oversight of the end-to-end TM control framework. Governance & Reporting: Deputise for Heads of TM at key forums and senior management reporting. Policy and Standards: Contribute to the development, review, and improvement of TM policies and standards. Monitoring Model Performance: Support ongoing monitoring of TM models. Vice President Expectations Contribute to strategy, drive requirements, recommend changes, plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage policies/processes; deliver improvements; escalate breaches. If managing a team, define roles, plan for future needs, counsel on performance, and contribute to pay decisions. Lead specialists to influence operations, balance goals, and meet budgets. Demonstrate leadership behaviors: Listen, Energize, Align, Develop. For individual contributors, be a subject matter expert, guide technical direction, lead assignments, train, and coach less experienced staff. Advise stakeholders and senior management on impact and alignment. Manage risks and strengthen controls. Understand organizational functions to support business goals. Collaborate across teams to stay aligned with business strategies. Create solutions through sophisticated analysis and innovative thinking. Build trusting relationships with stakeholders to achieve objectives using influencing skills. All colleagues are expected to embody Barclays Values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, and demonstrate the Barclays Mindset: Empower, Challenge, Drive.
Jun 30, 2025
Full time
Join us as a Transactional Monitoring Controls and Framework VP, where you'll work directly with the Heads of TM Controls and Strategy (UK & International). You will play a key role in ensuring the Global FC Transactional Controls & Strategy function operates effectively across all business lines and jurisdictions. The TM Controls and Strategy function includes four key teams: Risk and Strategy, Execution, TM Analytics, and TM Governance. This role ensures all teams operate effectively, covering Directors when required. To be successful as a Transactional Monitoring Controls and Framework VP, you should have experience with: Financial Crime Strategic Thinking and Stakeholder Management Risk and Control Management Highly valued skills include: Experience in TM Systems and Analytics (e.g., Mantas, Actimize) Change Management Knowledge of Complex Financial Crime Typologies You may be assessed on critical skills such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, and technical job-specific skills. This role is based in London. Accountabilities Strategic Support & Execution: Partner with the Heads of TM to drive BAU TM Enhancement Roadmap and Strategic Roadmaps, including system, process, and control enhancements. Control Framework Oversight: Support TM Risk Assessment, control assessments, audits, and regulatory reviews. Maintain oversight of the end-to-end TM control framework. Governance & Reporting: Deputise for Heads of TM at key forums and senior management reporting. Policy and Standards: Contribute to the development, review, and improvement of TM policies and standards. Monitoring Model Performance: Support ongoing monitoring of TM models. Vice President Expectations Contribute to strategy, drive requirements, recommend changes, plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage policies/processes; deliver improvements; escalate breaches. If managing a team, define roles, plan for future needs, counsel on performance, and contribute to pay decisions. Lead specialists to influence operations, balance goals, and meet budgets. Demonstrate leadership behaviors: Listen, Energize, Align, Develop. For individual contributors, be a subject matter expert, guide technical direction, lead assignments, train, and coach less experienced staff. Advise stakeholders and senior management on impact and alignment. Manage risks and strengthen controls. Understand organizational functions to support business goals. Collaborate across teams to stay aligned with business strategies. Create solutions through sophisticated analysis and innovative thinking. Build trusting relationships with stakeholders to achieve objectives using influencing skills. All colleagues are expected to embody Barclays Values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, and demonstrate the Barclays Mindset: Empower, Challenge, Drive.
Executive Director, Senior Counsel - Legal Apply locations London, GBR time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago End Date: July 21, 2025 job requisition id We're building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what's right for our clients. At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute. To learn more about CIBC, please visit STRATEGIC BUSINESS UNIT DESCRIPTION The Administration Division comprises Legal, Corporate Secretary, Complaints Management Program, Client Complaint Handling, Environmental, Social and Governance, Government Relations, Internal Audit, and Transformation & Operational Excellence. Legal is responsible for providing legal support to assist CIBC in meeting its goals and effectively managing legal outcomes, by providing independent legal advice, as well as related transactional, regulatory, and litigation support, to business management across all lines of CIBC's business globally. CIBC Legal has a four-part mandate: Advocacy - Representing the institutional interests of CIBC in commercial negotiations, litigation, and regulatory proceedings; Informing Business Decisions - Providing timely, judgment-based legal advice that facilitates informed, risk-based decision-making by business management; Governance - Supporting CIBC's corporate governance, risk management, and internal control framework; and Efficiency - Assisting business management in optimizing legal costs. CIBC's internal lawyers identify legal risks, provide actionable, solution-oriented advice to mitigate those risks, and work closely with their business partners to achieve favorable legal outcomes. JOB PURPOSE This position functions as the legal counsel supporting CIBC's Alternative Solutions Group (ASG) in providing services outside of Canada, part of CIBC Capital Markets' Global Markets business unit. CIBC's Global Markets business focuses on delivering expert financial and economic analysis and savvy deal-making capabilities to clients in Canada and around the world. The Global Markets team supports fixed income, foreign exchange, commodities, derivatives, equities, and growth markets, and is focused on building a strong, innovative relationship-oriented bank. Within CIBC Global Markets, the ASG team specializes in developing innovative, technology-driven capital markets solutions. This unique group combines the agility and innovative spirit of a FinTech startup with the financial strength and governance protocols of a major financial institution. ASG is recognized as a global leader in providing disruptive technological solutions across various product areas, including Cross Border Payments, Dynamic Currency Conversion, and Foreign Cash white labeling. Our diverse client base includes some of the largest banks in the world, corporations, and CIBC's retail clients. ASG business activities are primarily conducted by the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce with locally licensed activities performed by CIBC's regional subsidiaries and registered branches. The overall purpose of the job is to provide advice regarding legal matters, with the objective of helping business leaders achieve business goals in a manner consistent with sound risk management. Legal counsel negotiates commercial agreements, provides legal advice on transactional and regulatory matters, and provides oversight to external counsel. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Value Added Partner Fulfill commitments embodied in the Legal Department mandate in relation to the Alternative Solutions Group. Cross-Border Transaction Support and Regulatory Guidance Support line manager as needed for the purposes of supporting the Alternative Solutions Group internationally, either directly or through external counsel acting under your oversight. The role may be based in Toronto, New York, or London, and reporting lines will be determined based on the location of the candidate. Providing proactive and strategic legal support to the Alternative Solutions Group (ASG) to provide services on a cross-border basis internationally, including supporting jurisdictional regulatory and legal reviews for new jurisdictions, updating regional regulatory and legal advice, and providing transaction-specific legal advice in support of all contract negotiations, overseeing external counsel engagement where necessary. Partnering with Capital Markets Legal in Canada supporting ASG to ensure consistency and efficient operationalization of advice to achieve ASG's business objectives and maintain sound risk management. Supporting ASG in engagement with regional stakeholders to ensure regional oversight and corporate governance processes are completed, including supporting local approvals processes where regional CIBC group entities or offices are engaged in the provision of ASG services. Attend as the representative for Legal at regional governance and deals committees related to the Alternative Solutions Group business activities outside of Canada. Act as a value-added partner for ASG business activities outside of Canada by providing legal advice early in business management's strategy development and key decisions, supporting business leaders to achieve goals within sound risk management; and providing legal guidance related to business plans and their implementation, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory objectives. Facilitate management MI/trackers across all legal coverage and responsibilities for ASG to ensure activity is tracked, assessed, and reported on. Internal and External Business Development/Client Service Monitor legal and regulatory changes in relevant jurisdictions to assess impact, identify new opportunities, and mitigate risks. Risk Management Identify legal risks and significant incidents of non-compliance, escalate to global Legal team and senior management, and propose risk mitigation strategies. Operational/Business Effectiveness Ensure solutions meet operational and regulatory requirements, requiring coordination among multiple functional groups and management, especially regarding trading and transactional businesses and strategic initiatives. Product/Services Development and Implementation Provide legal support for statutory, case law, regulatory interpretation, transaction-specific legal advice, and contract review. CROSS-FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS Frequent contact with management to discuss issues and needs, providing timely advice. Contact with industry peers and associations to discuss practices and regulatory approaches. Contact with local counsel throughout regions to ensure compliance and manage costs. COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS/RESPONSIBILITIES Adhere to all applicable CIBC policies, standards, and controls. AUTHORITIES/DECISION RIGHTS Recommend process changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Qualified to practice law in Ontario, New York, England & Wales, or the EU. 5-8 years post-call experience; in-house experience preferred. Strong knowledge of banking laws, regulations, and laws related to payment services. Experience negotiating cross-border contracts, ensuring compliance. Ability to interpret complex regulatory frameworks and manage legal risks effectively. Excellent communication and influential skills to shape decision-making. WORKING CONDITIONS This role operates within a normal office environment. Additional Information CIBC is committed to inclusivity and accessibility. Contact for accommodations. Legally eligible to work in specified locations with valid permits. Job Location: 150 Cheapside, London, UK Employment Type: Regular Weekly Hours: 35 Skills: Analytical Thinking, Business, Contracts, Negotiations, Compliance, Legal Advice, Cross-border Transactions, etc. At CIBC, we aim to create value for stakeholders through our values of Trust, Teamwork, and Accountability. Join us to help clients achieve their financial goals in a supportive environment.
Jun 30, 2025
Full time
Executive Director, Senior Counsel - Legal Apply locations London, GBR time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago End Date: July 21, 2025 job requisition id We're building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what's right for our clients. At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute. To learn more about CIBC, please visit STRATEGIC BUSINESS UNIT DESCRIPTION The Administration Division comprises Legal, Corporate Secretary, Complaints Management Program, Client Complaint Handling, Environmental, Social and Governance, Government Relations, Internal Audit, and Transformation & Operational Excellence. Legal is responsible for providing legal support to assist CIBC in meeting its goals and effectively managing legal outcomes, by providing independent legal advice, as well as related transactional, regulatory, and litigation support, to business management across all lines of CIBC's business globally. CIBC Legal has a four-part mandate: Advocacy - Representing the institutional interests of CIBC in commercial negotiations, litigation, and regulatory proceedings; Informing Business Decisions - Providing timely, judgment-based legal advice that facilitates informed, risk-based decision-making by business management; Governance - Supporting CIBC's corporate governance, risk management, and internal control framework; and Efficiency - Assisting business management in optimizing legal costs. CIBC's internal lawyers identify legal risks, provide actionable, solution-oriented advice to mitigate those risks, and work closely with their business partners to achieve favorable legal outcomes. JOB PURPOSE This position functions as the legal counsel supporting CIBC's Alternative Solutions Group (ASG) in providing services outside of Canada, part of CIBC Capital Markets' Global Markets business unit. CIBC's Global Markets business focuses on delivering expert financial and economic analysis and savvy deal-making capabilities to clients in Canada and around the world. The Global Markets team supports fixed income, foreign exchange, commodities, derivatives, equities, and growth markets, and is focused on building a strong, innovative relationship-oriented bank. Within CIBC Global Markets, the ASG team specializes in developing innovative, technology-driven capital markets solutions. This unique group combines the agility and innovative spirit of a FinTech startup with the financial strength and governance protocols of a major financial institution. ASG is recognized as a global leader in providing disruptive technological solutions across various product areas, including Cross Border Payments, Dynamic Currency Conversion, and Foreign Cash white labeling. Our diverse client base includes some of the largest banks in the world, corporations, and CIBC's retail clients. ASG business activities are primarily conducted by the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce with locally licensed activities performed by CIBC's regional subsidiaries and registered branches. The overall purpose of the job is to provide advice regarding legal matters, with the objective of helping business leaders achieve business goals in a manner consistent with sound risk management. Legal counsel negotiates commercial agreements, provides legal advice on transactional and regulatory matters, and provides oversight to external counsel. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Value Added Partner Fulfill commitments embodied in the Legal Department mandate in relation to the Alternative Solutions Group. Cross-Border Transaction Support and Regulatory Guidance Support line manager as needed for the purposes of supporting the Alternative Solutions Group internationally, either directly or through external counsel acting under your oversight. The role may be based in Toronto, New York, or London, and reporting lines will be determined based on the location of the candidate. Providing proactive and strategic legal support to the Alternative Solutions Group (ASG) to provide services on a cross-border basis internationally, including supporting jurisdictional regulatory and legal reviews for new jurisdictions, updating regional regulatory and legal advice, and providing transaction-specific legal advice in support of all contract negotiations, overseeing external counsel engagement where necessary. Partnering with Capital Markets Legal in Canada supporting ASG to ensure consistency and efficient operationalization of advice to achieve ASG's business objectives and maintain sound risk management. Supporting ASG in engagement with regional stakeholders to ensure regional oversight and corporate governance processes are completed, including supporting local approvals processes where regional CIBC group entities or offices are engaged in the provision of ASG services. Attend as the representative for Legal at regional governance and deals committees related to the Alternative Solutions Group business activities outside of Canada. Act as a value-added partner for ASG business activities outside of Canada by providing legal advice early in business management's strategy development and key decisions, supporting business leaders to achieve goals within sound risk management; and providing legal guidance related to business plans and their implementation, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory objectives. Facilitate management MI/trackers across all legal coverage and responsibilities for ASG to ensure activity is tracked, assessed, and reported on. Internal and External Business Development/Client Service Monitor legal and regulatory changes in relevant jurisdictions to assess impact, identify new opportunities, and mitigate risks. Risk Management Identify legal risks and significant incidents of non-compliance, escalate to global Legal team and senior management, and propose risk mitigation strategies. Operational/Business Effectiveness Ensure solutions meet operational and regulatory requirements, requiring coordination among multiple functional groups and management, especially regarding trading and transactional businesses and strategic initiatives. Product/Services Development and Implementation Provide legal support for statutory, case law, regulatory interpretation, transaction-specific legal advice, and contract review. CROSS-FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS Frequent contact with management to discuss issues and needs, providing timely advice. Contact with industry peers and associations to discuss practices and regulatory approaches. Contact with local counsel throughout regions to ensure compliance and manage costs. COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS/RESPONSIBILITIES Adhere to all applicable CIBC policies, standards, and controls. AUTHORITIES/DECISION RIGHTS Recommend process changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Qualified to practice law in Ontario, New York, England & Wales, or the EU. 5-8 years post-call experience; in-house experience preferred. Strong knowledge of banking laws, regulations, and laws related to payment services. Experience negotiating cross-border contracts, ensuring compliance. Ability to interpret complex regulatory frameworks and manage legal risks effectively. Excellent communication and influential skills to shape decision-making. WORKING CONDITIONS This role operates within a normal office environment. Additional Information CIBC is committed to inclusivity and accessibility. Contact for accommodations. Legally eligible to work in specified locations with valid permits. Job Location: 150 Cheapside, London, UK Employment Type: Regular Weekly Hours: 35 Skills: Analytical Thinking, Business, Contracts, Negotiations, Compliance, Legal Advice, Cross-border Transactions, etc. At CIBC, we aim to create value for stakeholders through our values of Trust, Teamwork, and Accountability. Join us to help clients achieve their financial goals in a supportive environment.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons At BDO, the Procurement function forms part of the wider Finance Department. The mission of Procurement is to support the business in the procurement of goods and services through a streamlined process that delivers best value to BDO from the goods and services procured. Procurement strategically work to help the business to establish, maintain, monitor and evaluate vendor relationships in order to reduce risks, increase vendor performance, drive greater levels of innovation and help to deliver competitive advantages to BDO. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations 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 them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The IT Category Manager role will play an integral role in driving the strategic direction aligned with the Head of Procurement's strategy, mission and vision. This role will manage the procurement activities for, and working alongside, business stakeholders in the 4 streams (Audit, Tax, Deals, Consulting & Risk) and PMD areas such as IT, HR, Finance, Property & Facilities Management, Marketing and Quality & Risk. In this role you'll: Be the strategic sourcing lead for all IT and Technology requirements at BDO e.g. Software, Hardware and Professional Services subcategories: including but not limited to Licensing, Application Development and Maintenance, Cloud, Data Centres, Servers, Storage etc. Working with the wider BDO procurement team to help triage SaaS purchases efficiently and ensuring compliance of negotiated agreements to established vendor management/procurement policies and practices (such as articulation of service levels and deliverables, etc). Support the Head of Procurement in achieving the Procurement 2028 vision and annual department objectives, alongside savings targets (cost, time, process and efficiency). Collaborate with business stakeholders to create and manage the ongoing relevant Category plan(s) and ensure it is a 'living document'. Build an effective, business focused and surgical engagement strategy for our key stakeholders with a 'one procurement' approach. Working with the wider BDO procurement team in the cost-effectiveness of negotiations with market leading suppliers and ensuring compliance of negotiated agreements to established vendor management policies (such as articulation of service levels and deliverables, etc). Responsible for maintaining the list of category vendors, the master data held on them (contractual and commercial) and supporting for the rollout out POs to our strategic suppliers. You'll be someone with: Proven experience in Category management across a range of categories - with some understanding of IT & Technology procurement and vendors e.g. SaaS. An excellent understanding of procurement processes and contractual elements such as SLAs. Good understanding of contractual, commercial and operational working relationships with vendors to ensure effective delivery of committed products, services and solutions. Very good knowledge of contract management and negotiation. Good understanding of the vendor life cycle (sourcing, procurement, vendor management), and how internal roles interact and operate throughout the duration of vendor engagements Exceptional leadership skills and presence with the ability to develop and present and/or communicate the Procurement vision and goals, acting as a source of knowledge and guidance You'll 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 every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at 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. 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 the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, 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 you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve 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.
Jun 30, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons At BDO, the Procurement function forms part of the wider Finance Department. The mission of Procurement is to support the business in the procurement of goods and services through a streamlined process that delivers best value to BDO from the goods and services procured. Procurement strategically work to help the business to establish, maintain, monitor and evaluate vendor relationships in order to reduce risks, increase vendor performance, drive greater levels of innovation and help to deliver competitive advantages to BDO. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations 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 them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The IT Category Manager role will play an integral role in driving the strategic direction aligned with the Head of Procurement's strategy, mission and vision. This role will manage the procurement activities for, and working alongside, business stakeholders in the 4 streams (Audit, Tax, Deals, Consulting & Risk) and PMD areas such as IT, HR, Finance, Property & Facilities Management, Marketing and Quality & Risk. In this role you'll: Be the strategic sourcing lead for all IT and Technology requirements at BDO e.g. Software, Hardware and Professional Services subcategories: including but not limited to Licensing, Application Development and Maintenance, Cloud, Data Centres, Servers, Storage etc. Working with the wider BDO procurement team to help triage SaaS purchases efficiently and ensuring compliance of negotiated agreements to established vendor management/procurement policies and practices (such as articulation of service levels and deliverables, etc). Support the Head of Procurement in achieving the Procurement 2028 vision and annual department objectives, alongside savings targets (cost, time, process and efficiency). Collaborate with business stakeholders to create and manage the ongoing relevant Category plan(s) and ensure it is a 'living document'. Build an effective, business focused and surgical engagement strategy for our key stakeholders with a 'one procurement' approach. Working with the wider BDO procurement team in the cost-effectiveness of negotiations with market leading suppliers and ensuring compliance of negotiated agreements to established vendor management policies (such as articulation of service levels and deliverables, etc). Responsible for maintaining the list of category vendors, the master data held on them (contractual and commercial) and supporting for the rollout out POs to our strategic suppliers. You'll be someone with: Proven experience in Category management across a range of categories - with some understanding of IT & Technology procurement and vendors e.g. SaaS. An excellent understanding of procurement processes and contractual elements such as SLAs. Good understanding of contractual, commercial and operational working relationships with vendors to ensure effective delivery of committed products, services and solutions. Very good knowledge of contract management and negotiation. Good understanding of the vendor life cycle (sourcing, procurement, vendor management), and how internal roles interact and operate throughout the duration of vendor engagements Exceptional leadership skills and presence with the ability to develop and present and/or communicate the Procurement vision and goals, acting as a source of knowledge and guidance You'll 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 every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at 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. 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 the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, 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 you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve 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.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Global Employer Services help companies and individuals moving countries and assist with any tax implications that occur in the move. Working with a broad client base, from start-ups to multinationals who are often moving abroad for the first time, the team work with companies as a whole and with individual employees to help them with some of the biggest decisions of their lives. That means you'll need strong people skills so you can build relationships defined by trust. You'll be part of growing tight-knit team with an emphasis on assigning work that broadens your capabilities. Combined with the direct access you'll have to partners on a day-to-day basis, this is your chance to become an expert and build a career based on what you're good at and what you find interesting. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations 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 them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. You will be a key member of the Global Employer Services group, this role will provide reward and share schemes services for a wide range of clients. You will be responsible for assisting Directors & Partners in providing Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients. The primary responsibility will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of existing clients and assist with the development of targets in order to ensure the continued growth of the business. You will also provide assistance to senior members of staff in both client work and in the management of the group, as appropriate. We're looking for someone with: Ability to advise on the tax treatment of share options and other forms of employee share ownership An in depth knowledge of EMI, ESS and knowledge of reward tax and related areas such as employment, NIC and capital gains tax etc Expertise on split interest, freezer and nil paid arrangements Experience in the preparation of share valuations and liaison with HMRC Staff management and mentoring experience Awareness of accounting, employment law and company law implications of share incentives Experience of dealing direct with clients including agreement of fees Educated to degree level (LLB preferred), and/or CTA and/or ATT/ACA qualified or equivalent You'll 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 every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at 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. 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 the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, 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 you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve 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.
Jun 30, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Global Employer Services help companies and individuals moving countries and assist with any tax implications that occur in the move. Working with a broad client base, from start-ups to multinationals who are often moving abroad for the first time, the team work with companies as a whole and with individual employees to help them with some of the biggest decisions of their lives. That means you'll need strong people skills so you can build relationships defined by trust. You'll be part of growing tight-knit team with an emphasis on assigning work that broadens your capabilities. Combined with the direct access you'll have to partners on a day-to-day basis, this is your chance to become an expert and build a career based on what you're good at and what you find interesting. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations 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 them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. You will be a key member of the Global Employer Services group, this role will provide reward and share schemes services for a wide range of clients. You will be responsible for assisting Directors & Partners in providing Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients. The primary responsibility will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of existing clients and assist with the development of targets in order to ensure the continued growth of the business. You will also provide assistance to senior members of staff in both client work and in the management of the group, as appropriate. We're looking for someone with: Ability to advise on the tax treatment of share options and other forms of employee share ownership An in depth knowledge of EMI, ESS and knowledge of reward tax and related areas such as employment, NIC and capital gains tax etc Expertise on split interest, freezer and nil paid arrangements Experience in the preparation of share valuations and liaison with HMRC Staff management and mentoring experience Awareness of accounting, employment law and company law implications of share incentives Experience of dealing direct with clients including agreement of fees Educated to degree level (LLB preferred), and/or CTA and/or ATT/ACA qualified or equivalent You'll 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 every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at 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. 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 the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, 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 you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve 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.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons At BDO, the Procurement function forms part of the wider Finance Department. The mission of Procurement is to support the business in the procurement of goods and services through a streamlined process that delivers best value to BDO from the goods and services procured. Procurement strategically work to help the business to establish, maintain, monitor and evaluate vendor relationships in order to reduce risks, increase vendor performance, drive greater levels of innovation and help to deliver competitive advantages to BDO. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations 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 them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The IT Category Manager role will play an integral role in driving the strategic direction aligned with the Head of Procurement's strategy, mission and vision. This role will manage the procurement activities for, and working alongside, business stakeholders in the 4 streams (Audit, Tax, Deals, Consulting & Risk) and PMD areas such as IT, HR, Finance, Property & Facilities Management, Marketing and Quality & Risk. In this role you'll: Be the strategic sourcing lead for all IT and Technology requirements at BDO e.g. Software, Hardware and Professional Services subcategories: including but not limited to Licensing, Application Development and Maintenance, Cloud, Data Centres, Servers, Storage etc. Working with the wider BDO procurement team to help triage SaaS purchases efficiently and ensuring compliance of negotiated agreements to established vendor management/procurement policies and practices (such as articulation of service levels and deliverables, etc). Support the Head of Procurement in achieving the Procurement 2028 vision and annual department objectives, alongside savings targets (cost, time, process and efficiency). Collaborate with business stakeholders to create and manage the ongoing relevant Category plan(s) and ensure it is a 'living document'. Build an effective, business focused and surgical engagement strategy for our key stakeholders with a 'one procurement' approach. Working with the wider BDO procurement team in the cost-effectiveness of negotiations with market leading suppliers and ensuring compliance of negotiated agreements to established vendor management policies (such as articulation of service levels and deliverables, etc). Responsible for maintaining the list of category vendors, the master data held on them (contractual and commercial) and supporting for the rollout out POs to our strategic suppliers. You'll be someone with: Proven experience in Category management across a range of categories - with some understanding of IT & Technology procurement and vendors e.g. SaaS. An excellent understanding of procurement processes and contractual elements such as SLAs. Good understanding of contractual, commercial and operational working relationships with vendors to ensure effective delivery of committed products, services and solutions. Very good knowledge of contract management and negotiation. Good understanding of the vendor life cycle (sourcing, procurement, vendor management), and how internal roles interact and operate throughout the duration of vendor engagements Exceptional leadership skills and presence with the ability to develop and present and/or communicate the Procurement vision and goals, acting as a source of knowledge and guidance You'll 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 every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at 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. 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 the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, 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 you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve 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.
Jun 30, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons At BDO, the Procurement function forms part of the wider Finance Department. The mission of Procurement is to support the business in the procurement of goods and services through a streamlined process that delivers best value to BDO from the goods and services procured. Procurement strategically work to help the business to establish, maintain, monitor and evaluate vendor relationships in order to reduce risks, increase vendor performance, drive greater levels of innovation and help to deliver competitive advantages to BDO. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations 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 them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The IT Category Manager role will play an integral role in driving the strategic direction aligned with the Head of Procurement's strategy, mission and vision. This role will manage the procurement activities for, and working alongside, business stakeholders in the 4 streams (Audit, Tax, Deals, Consulting & Risk) and PMD areas such as IT, HR, Finance, Property & Facilities Management, Marketing and Quality & Risk. In this role you'll: Be the strategic sourcing lead for all IT and Technology requirements at BDO e.g. Software, Hardware and Professional Services subcategories: including but not limited to Licensing, Application Development and Maintenance, Cloud, Data Centres, Servers, Storage etc. Working with the wider BDO procurement team to help triage SaaS purchases efficiently and ensuring compliance of negotiated agreements to established vendor management/procurement policies and practices (such as articulation of service levels and deliverables, etc). Support the Head of Procurement in achieving the Procurement 2028 vision and annual department objectives, alongside savings targets (cost, time, process and efficiency). Collaborate with business stakeholders to create and manage the ongoing relevant Category plan(s) and ensure it is a 'living document'. Build an effective, business focused and surgical engagement strategy for our key stakeholders with a 'one procurement' approach. Working with the wider BDO procurement team in the cost-effectiveness of negotiations with market leading suppliers and ensuring compliance of negotiated agreements to established vendor management policies (such as articulation of service levels and deliverables, etc). Responsible for maintaining the list of category vendors, the master data held on them (contractual and commercial) and supporting for the rollout out POs to our strategic suppliers. You'll be someone with: Proven experience in Category management across a range of categories - with some understanding of IT & Technology procurement and vendors e.g. SaaS. An excellent understanding of procurement processes and contractual elements such as SLAs. Good understanding of contractual, commercial and operational working relationships with vendors to ensure effective delivery of committed products, services and solutions. Very good knowledge of contract management and negotiation. Good understanding of the vendor life cycle (sourcing, procurement, vendor management), and how internal roles interact and operate throughout the duration of vendor engagements Exceptional leadership skills and presence with the ability to develop and present and/or communicate the Procurement vision and goals, acting as a source of knowledge and guidance You'll 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 every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at 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. 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 the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, 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 you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve 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.
Job Title: HR Consultant Contract: Full Time/ Permanent Location: London (Hybrid Working - 3 office days per week) with weekly travel to our Basingstoke office Think the AA is just about roadside assistance? Think again. For over a century, we've been evolving and adapting. Today, as the nation's leading motoring organisation, we offer a wide range of products and services to millions of customers. From roadside assistance to home and motor insurance, and the latest driving technologies, we have it all. As we continue to expand, diversify, and modernise, joining us as a HR Consultant means you'll play a crucial role in our success and be part of this exciting motoring journey. / This is the job As our HR Consultant you will support the People Director and HR Business Partner team in delivering strategic people initiatives and core HR activity such as performance management, colleague engagement, and annual salary reviews. This generalist role contributes to driving performance and aligning people practices with business goals. Working closely with specialist HR teams, the role leads and supports projects including organisational change and transformation. It's ideal for someone proactive and collaborative, with strong communication and planning skills, eager to grow their HR expertise in a dynamic, people-focused environment. We're also committed to professional development-support towards CIPD qualification is included, helping to build capability for future career progression. What will I be doing? Support the HR Business Partner team in delivering key HR projects and people initiatives across the business. Partner with centres of excellence to advise on reward, organisation design, employee relations, talent, change, engagement, TUPE, and development. Influence adoption of HR best practices and guide effective people management aligned with business goals. Use your technical skills to analyse HR data and provide insights that shape strategy and decision-making. Deliver core HR activities including performance, talent, succession, pay, absence, and engagement cycles. Assist with organisational design and change management to support business transformation. Contribute to plans that reduce attrition, enhance engagement, and strengthen employee relations and retention. Work with HR colleagues to evolve policies and processes in line with business needs and best practice. What do I need? Capability, Knowledge and Experience: Proven experience in HR, ideally in a generalist capacity. A track record of leading or contributing to successful HR projects and people initiatives. Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Comfortable working with data and management information (MI), with a keen eye for detail. Solid understanding of HR best practices and confidence in advising managers. Practical knowledge of employment law and its application in real-world scenarios. Broad exposure to core HR areas such as recruitment, talent management, employee relations, reward, and operations. Adaptable and resilient, with experience navigating complex HR challenges. A genuine interest in growing within HR, with aspirations to progress into an HR Business Partner role. Experience of working within in a large matrix organisation. Education and Qualifications: A professional CIPD qualification is advantageous but not essential. We are committed to supporting your development and will provide assistance toward achieving CIPD accreditation, helping to build your capability and support your long-term career progression. Additional information We're always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you'll have access to a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more Company funded life assurance Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family Plus, so much more! We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.
Jun 30, 2025
Full time
Job Title: HR Consultant Contract: Full Time/ Permanent Location: London (Hybrid Working - 3 office days per week) with weekly travel to our Basingstoke office Think the AA is just about roadside assistance? Think again. For over a century, we've been evolving and adapting. Today, as the nation's leading motoring organisation, we offer a wide range of products and services to millions of customers. From roadside assistance to home and motor insurance, and the latest driving technologies, we have it all. As we continue to expand, diversify, and modernise, joining us as a HR Consultant means you'll play a crucial role in our success and be part of this exciting motoring journey. / This is the job As our HR Consultant you will support the People Director and HR Business Partner team in delivering strategic people initiatives and core HR activity such as performance management, colleague engagement, and annual salary reviews. This generalist role contributes to driving performance and aligning people practices with business goals. Working closely with specialist HR teams, the role leads and supports projects including organisational change and transformation. It's ideal for someone proactive and collaborative, with strong communication and planning skills, eager to grow their HR expertise in a dynamic, people-focused environment. We're also committed to professional development-support towards CIPD qualification is included, helping to build capability for future career progression. What will I be doing? Support the HR Business Partner team in delivering key HR projects and people initiatives across the business. Partner with centres of excellence to advise on reward, organisation design, employee relations, talent, change, engagement, TUPE, and development. Influence adoption of HR best practices and guide effective people management aligned with business goals. Use your technical skills to analyse HR data and provide insights that shape strategy and decision-making. Deliver core HR activities including performance, talent, succession, pay, absence, and engagement cycles. Assist with organisational design and change management to support business transformation. Contribute to plans that reduce attrition, enhance engagement, and strengthen employee relations and retention. Work with HR colleagues to evolve policies and processes in line with business needs and best practice. What do I need? Capability, Knowledge and Experience: Proven experience in HR, ideally in a generalist capacity. A track record of leading or contributing to successful HR projects and people initiatives. Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Comfortable working with data and management information (MI), with a keen eye for detail. Solid understanding of HR best practices and confidence in advising managers. Practical knowledge of employment law and its application in real-world scenarios. Broad exposure to core HR areas such as recruitment, talent management, employee relations, reward, and operations. Adaptable and resilient, with experience navigating complex HR challenges. A genuine interest in growing within HR, with aspirations to progress into an HR Business Partner role. Experience of working within in a large matrix organisation. Education and Qualifications: A professional CIPD qualification is advantageous but not essential. We are committed to supporting your development and will provide assistance toward achieving CIPD accreditation, helping to build your capability and support your long-term career progression. Additional information We're always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you'll have access to a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more Company funded life assurance Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family Plus, so much more! We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons The Quality and Risk Management Team (QRM) provides leadership, guidance, and tools to help partners and staff manage quality and risk matters. The team is comprised of an Advisory and Compliance Team, a Chief Information Security Office Team, an Economic Crime Team, a Legal Team, the Independence and Ethics Team and the Regulatory Supervisory Team, plus the Quality Monitoring Team. The team works closely with the firm's Technical Standards Group and the firm's leadership. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations 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 them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Overview: The Technical Control Monitoring Analyst role reports to the Cyber Assurance Manager and operates as a 2nd line of defen c e . The purpose is to use data analytics and metrics to provide insights into the Firm's security posture l everag ing data from various sources . Key areas of responsibility: Design and Implementation: Develop and implement continuous controls monitoring (CCM) strategies and solutions to measure and report on the effectiveness of cybersecurity controls. Data Analysis: Analy s e data from various sources to identify trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement in security controls. Performance Metrics: Establish and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to measure the performance and coverage of security controls. Compliance Monitoring: Ensure compliance with internal security policies and external regulations, including frameworks like ISO/IEC 27001, CE +, CIS Reporting: Generate comprehensive reports and dashboards to provide real-time visibility into the effectiveness of security controls. Collaboration: Work closely with IT, security, and compliance teams to address identified issues and enhance security posture. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in CCM processes and technologies. Internal Audit Integration: Collaborate with internal audit teams to align CCM activities with audit objectives and standards set by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science , Information Security, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred. Certifications: Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent are highly desirable. Experience: Demonstrable experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on continuous monitoring and compliance. Familiarity with IIA standards and practices is a plus. Skills: Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and standards. Proficiency in data analytics and visualization tools. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Effective communication and collaboration abilities. S trong knowledge of modern Microsoft cloud and Desktop environments. Behaviours and attitude: Excellent communication and organisational skills. Has the confidence to challenge the status quo when developing ideas and suggestions. Demonstrates personal commitment to change and continual improvement. Demonstrated ability to independently prioritise and manage competing work assignments in a time sensitive environment. Shows a passion for Information Security and enthusiasm for quality and governance. Understands the importance of teamwork and shared motivation for the same goal. Encourages and facilitates cooperation and results, fostering an environment of collaboration. Builds both formal and informal professional networks. Embodies the BDO values. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our 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 at 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. 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 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 you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve 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.
Jun 30, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons The Quality and Risk Management Team (QRM) provides leadership, guidance, and tools to help partners and staff manage quality and risk matters. The team is comprised of an Advisory and Compliance Team, a Chief Information Security Office Team, an Economic Crime Team, a Legal Team, the Independence and Ethics Team and the Regulatory Supervisory Team, plus the Quality Monitoring Team. The team works closely with the firm's Technical Standards Group and the firm's leadership. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations 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 them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Overview: The Technical Control Monitoring Analyst role reports to the Cyber Assurance Manager and operates as a 2nd line of defen c e . The purpose is to use data analytics and metrics to provide insights into the Firm's security posture l everag ing data from various sources . Key areas of responsibility: Design and Implementation: Develop and implement continuous controls monitoring (CCM) strategies and solutions to measure and report on the effectiveness of cybersecurity controls. Data Analysis: Analy s e data from various sources to identify trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement in security controls. Performance Metrics: Establish and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to measure the performance and coverage of security controls. Compliance Monitoring: Ensure compliance with internal security policies and external regulations, including frameworks like ISO/IEC 27001, CE +, CIS Reporting: Generate comprehensive reports and dashboards to provide real-time visibility into the effectiveness of security controls. Collaboration: Work closely with IT, security, and compliance teams to address identified issues and enhance security posture. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in CCM processes and technologies. Internal Audit Integration: Collaborate with internal audit teams to align CCM activities with audit objectives and standards set by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science , Information Security, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred. Certifications: Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent are highly desirable. Experience: Demonstrable experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on continuous monitoring and compliance. Familiarity with IIA standards and practices is a plus. Skills: Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and standards. Proficiency in data analytics and visualization tools. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Effective communication and collaboration abilities. S trong knowledge of modern Microsoft cloud and Desktop environments. Behaviours and attitude: Excellent communication and organisational skills. Has the confidence to challenge the status quo when developing ideas and suggestions. Demonstrates personal commitment to change and continual improvement. Demonstrated ability to independently prioritise and manage competing work assignments in a time sensitive environment. Shows a passion for Information Security and enthusiasm for quality and governance. Understands the importance of teamwork and shared motivation for the same goal. Encourages and facilitates cooperation and results, fostering an environment of collaboration. Builds both formal and informal professional networks. Embodies the BDO values. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our 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 at 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. 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 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 you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve 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.
