Wraparound Care Leader - Dropmore Infant School We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Wrap Around Care Lead to join our team. We are a small and friendly village school, for children aged 4-7 years old, set within a lovely setting surrounded by Burnham Beeches. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and is looking to make a positive difference in a nurturing environment. You will plan activities, supervise and interact with the children in attendance, as well as provide healthy snacks for them. Previous childcare experience and relevant childcare qualifications are preferred, but for the right candidate, not essential. Training will be given in first aid, safeguarding and food hygiene if not already held. We would love to hear from you if would like to be considered. Term time only Salary Type: Bucks pay Contract type: Fixed Term Hours: Mondays - Thursday 2.45pm - 5.45pm. Friday 3.00pm - 4:15pm Interviews to be held: Rolling Interviews from the 21st July. We will withdraw the application process early if a suitable candidate is found About us Dropmore Infant School is a small, friendly school in an idyllic rural setting, which has educated children in the local area for over 200 years. It is surrounded by open countryside with a large playing field and landscaped areas including an adventure playground, pond, vegetable plots, orchard and wild flower area. The school has benefited from much refurbishment and improvement over the recent years, but still retains its unique charm with the old thatched roof building. We are strongly committed to developing the 'whole' child both personally and academically and are in a privileged position to offer small class sizes. We offer children an interesting, challenging and creative curriculum which caters for all abilities in a safe, happy and stimulating environment. We have high expectations for all the children that are placed in our care. We aim to create the foundations for them to become successful, confident and independent learners. More information about the role can be found in the job description and person specification. For any other questions, please contact the school on . The Headteacher and Secretary are happy to answer any questions you may have. About you More information about the role can be found in the job description and person specification. Other information Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please contact the School Office to arrange an appointment or for further information. Address: Littleworth Road, Burnham, Slough, Bucks, SL1 8PF Dropmore Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure form and return it prior to interview. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare: All unspent convictions and conditional cautions All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.
Jul 28, 2025
Full time
Wraparound Care Leader - Dropmore Infant School We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Wrap Around Care Lead to join our team. We are a small and friendly village school, for children aged 4-7 years old, set within a lovely setting surrounded by Burnham Beeches. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and is looking to make a positive difference in a nurturing environment. You will plan activities, supervise and interact with the children in attendance, as well as provide healthy snacks for them. Previous childcare experience and relevant childcare qualifications are preferred, but for the right candidate, not essential. Training will be given in first aid, safeguarding and food hygiene if not already held. We would love to hear from you if would like to be considered. Term time only Salary Type: Bucks pay Contract type: Fixed Term Hours: Mondays - Thursday 2.45pm - 5.45pm. Friday 3.00pm - 4:15pm Interviews to be held: Rolling Interviews from the 21st July. We will withdraw the application process early if a suitable candidate is found About us Dropmore Infant School is a small, friendly school in an idyllic rural setting, which has educated children in the local area for over 200 years. It is surrounded by open countryside with a large playing field and landscaped areas including an adventure playground, pond, vegetable plots, orchard and wild flower area. The school has benefited from much refurbishment and improvement over the recent years, but still retains its unique charm with the old thatched roof building. We are strongly committed to developing the 'whole' child both personally and academically and are in a privileged position to offer small class sizes. We offer children an interesting, challenging and creative curriculum which caters for all abilities in a safe, happy and stimulating environment. We have high expectations for all the children that are placed in our care. We aim to create the foundations for them to become successful, confident and independent learners. More information about the role can be found in the job description and person specification. For any other questions, please contact the school on . The Headteacher and Secretary are happy to answer any questions you may have. About you More information about the role can be found in the job description and person specification. Other information Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please contact the School Office to arrange an appointment or for further information. Address: Littleworth Road, Burnham, Slough, Bucks, SL1 8PF Dropmore Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure form and return it prior to interview. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare: All unspent convictions and conditional cautions All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.
Commercial Litigation Lawyer 3 to 5 years PQE Posted On 4th Jan 2025 Location Birmingham Type Full Time Competitive RLK Solicitors is a forward-thinking law firm with a relentless pursuit of justice. We are seeking a talented Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join our dynamic team in offices across Birmingham.We value our employees and offer a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities, and have a strong emphasis on work-life balance. As a member of our team, you will be at the forefront of delivering exceptional legal services to our clients. You will work closely with experienced colleagues to develop innovative solutions and achieve optimal outcomes. Due to the significant growth of our Dispute Resolution department, We are looking for an ambitious and experienced Litigation Solicitor to join our dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual to play a key role in shaping and expanding this area of our practice. About the role: The successful candidate needs to have experience in a variety of litigation matters, including contractual issues such as claims made under personal guarantees, professional negligence, company and partnership disputes, shareholder disputes, high-value personal disputes, and insolvency litigation. This includes experience with applications to set aside statutory demands and winding up petitions, as well as bringing and defending claims made by insolvency practitioners on behalf of companies in administration and liquidation. The successful candidate will be expected to work with limited supervision but with the benefit of full administrative support from Paralegals and a Legal Secretary. Your skills and experience: 3 to 5 PQE Solicitor or Legal Executive with at 3 to 5 years' post qualification experience in litigation. An excellent work ethic with a positive 'can do' attitude; Ability to work on their own and in a team; Ability to manage cases and to ensure deadlines are met; Strong organisational and time management skills; Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail; Team player with strong communication skills; Possess strong commercial acumen; Ability to foster trusted relationships with our clients; A willingness to participate in business development initiatives; The role will be based in our Edgbaston office. If you are interested in joining us please send your CV and a covering letter . We look forward to hearing from you. Any questions get in touch. RLK Solicitors are a niche law firm offering a personal and quality service. They specialise in Commercial Litigation but also have Private Client, Family / Divorce, Property and Insurance departments. They are a multi-office law firm based in Birmingham who are expanding both organically and through acquisition. This is the perfect opportunity to join an already growing firm with clients across the UK. Their clients include large companies, professionals and SMEs. Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the legal profession, from document review to d As the pandemic forced thousands of small businesses to shut their doors, many turned to their insur Commercial construction projects, by their nature, involve multiple parties, complex contracts, and Contract disputes are an unfortunate reality in business life. Whether with suppliers, customers, em "Just confirming by email what we agreed " How many times have you sent or receive When business relationships become strained and disputes arise, traditional litigation isn't a Has your business received a letter claiming you've breached a contract? Perhaps you're Contracts form the backbone of business and commercial relationships, but not everything agreed upon Receiving a cease and desist letter can be alarming. The formal legal language, potential threats of On 3 April, RLK Solicitors brought colleagues, clients, and friends together for a night to remember Your business took the hit. You had insurance. Now it's time to get what you're owed - before the cl When purchasingcommercial propertyor land in the UK, you may encounter the term "overage clause." We combine creative thinking with an unshakable commitment to your success. We focus our efforts on you. Stay up to date with all our latest news. 26 Calthorpe Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 1RP RLK Solicitors Ltd is registered in England and Wales under company number and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors. Regulation Authority under SRA number 522998.
Jul 28, 2025
Full time
Commercial Litigation Lawyer 3 to 5 years PQE Posted On 4th Jan 2025 Location Birmingham Type Full Time Competitive RLK Solicitors is a forward-thinking law firm with a relentless pursuit of justice. We are seeking a talented Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join our dynamic team in offices across Birmingham.We value our employees and offer a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities, and have a strong emphasis on work-life balance. As a member of our team, you will be at the forefront of delivering exceptional legal services to our clients. You will work closely with experienced colleagues to develop innovative solutions and achieve optimal outcomes. Due to the significant growth of our Dispute Resolution department, We are looking for an ambitious and experienced Litigation Solicitor to join our dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual to play a key role in shaping and expanding this area of our practice. About the role: The successful candidate needs to have experience in a variety of litigation matters, including contractual issues such as claims made under personal guarantees, professional negligence, company and partnership disputes, shareholder disputes, high-value personal disputes, and insolvency litigation. This includes experience with applications to set aside statutory demands and winding up petitions, as well as bringing and defending claims made by insolvency practitioners on behalf of companies in administration and liquidation. The successful candidate will be expected to work with limited supervision but with the benefit of full administrative support from Paralegals and a Legal Secretary. Your skills and experience: 3 to 5 PQE Solicitor or Legal Executive with at 3 to 5 years' post qualification experience in litigation. An excellent work ethic with a positive 'can do' attitude; Ability to work on their own and in a team; Ability to manage cases and to ensure deadlines are met; Strong organisational and time management skills; Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail; Team player with strong communication skills; Possess strong commercial acumen; Ability to foster trusted relationships with our clients; A willingness to participate in business development initiatives; The role will be based in our Edgbaston office. If you are interested in joining us please send your CV and a covering letter . We look forward to hearing from you. Any questions get in touch. RLK Solicitors are a niche law firm offering a personal and quality service. They specialise in Commercial Litigation but also have Private Client, Family / Divorce, Property and Insurance departments. They are a multi-office law firm based in Birmingham who are expanding both organically and through acquisition. This is the perfect opportunity to join an already growing firm with clients across the UK. Their clients include large companies, professionals and SMEs. Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the legal profession, from document review to d As the pandemic forced thousands of small businesses to shut their doors, many turned to their insur Commercial construction projects, by their nature, involve multiple parties, complex contracts, and Contract disputes are an unfortunate reality in business life. Whether with suppliers, customers, em "Just confirming by email what we agreed " How many times have you sent or receive When business relationships become strained and disputes arise, traditional litigation isn't a Has your business received a letter claiming you've breached a contract? Perhaps you're Contracts form the backbone of business and commercial relationships, but not everything agreed upon Receiving a cease and desist letter can be alarming. The formal legal language, potential threats of On 3 April, RLK Solicitors brought colleagues, clients, and friends together for a night to remember Your business took the hit. You had insurance. Now it's time to get what you're owed - before the cl When purchasingcommercial propertyor land in the UK, you may encounter the term "overage clause." We combine creative thinking with an unshakable commitment to your success. We focus our efforts on you. Stay up to date with all our latest news. 26 Calthorpe Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 1RP RLK Solicitors Ltd is registered in England and Wales under company number and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors. Regulation Authority under SRA number 522998.
Country Manager, Public Sector, New Zealand Job ID: Amazon Web Services New Zealand Limited As AWS rapidly grows its public sector business in ANZ, we are looking for a Country Manager to focus on the public sector market to build, shape, and grow this strategic segment. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-growing organization, bringing innovation and driving the adoption of cloud computing across government agencies, education institutions, healthcare organizations, and non-profit entities. The AWS Public Sector Country Manager will have the opportunity to influence and deliver on a strategy to build mindshare and broad use of Amazon's cloud services across Federal, State, and Local Government agencies, as well as education and healthcare institutions. You will serve as a market-focused and customer-obsessed senior leader, responsible for driving the overall organization of public sector account managers, solution architects, and partner development managers, while partnering effectively with the wider AWS teams in ANZ and APJ. As the strategic arrowhead of the public sector organization, this role will help set an overall market roadmap and work with other AWS managers to develop opportunity pipelines in key government departments and regulated industries. It will involve evangelizing cloud computing in the public sector, driving growth and user adoption, and engaging at the Secretary/Agency Head/CIO level as well as with government technology leaders and architects. The Country Manager will also be responsible for working with the AWS Public Policy team to help shape emerging public policies around the use of cloud computing in government, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and working with the AWS partner team to develop a robust public sector partner ecosystem. This role requires deep understanding of government procurement processes, security requirements, and the unique challenges and opportunities within the public sector landscape. Key job responsibilities • Lead and execute the overall AWS business strategy in New Zealand, developing and implementing comprehensive country plans across short, medium, and long-term horizons. • Drive go-to-market strategies by coordinating marketing, solutions, product, and engineering teams to deliver compelling propositions across all customer segments. • As a key member of the ANZ Leadership Team, you will define market growth strategies while serving as AWS's senior leader in New Zealand. • Build and maintain C-level relationships across strategic accounts, acting as a trusted advisor to influence direction and drive customer success through AWS adoption. • Work collaboratively with AWS sales teams and partners to develop pipeline and targeted campaigns. • Understand and translate complex customer requirements to deliver solutions that address New Zealand's specific market needs and challenges. • Lead public relations and community engagement activities to enhance AWS's presence in New Zealand, including speaking at industry events and engaging with local media. • Partner with sales engineering and marketing teams to develop locally relevant programs while building a robust partner ecosystem to accelerate market growth and customer success. About the team Why AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud. Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. Mentorship and Career Growth We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - 12+ years of technology related sales, business development or equivalent experience - 10+ years of sales management experience - Experience in management of large, complex enterprise accounts or equivalent - Experience working with and presenting to C-level executives, IT, and lines of businesses across organizations or equivalent PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Experience negotiating complex deals with customers and partners or equivalent - Experience in technology related sales, business development or equivalent Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Jul 28, 2025
Full time
Country Manager, Public Sector, New Zealand Job ID: Amazon Web Services New Zealand Limited As AWS rapidly grows its public sector business in ANZ, we are looking for a Country Manager to focus on the public sector market to build, shape, and grow this strategic segment. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-growing organization, bringing innovation and driving the adoption of cloud computing across government agencies, education institutions, healthcare organizations, and non-profit entities. The AWS Public Sector Country Manager will have the opportunity to influence and deliver on a strategy to build mindshare and broad use of Amazon's cloud services across Federal, State, and Local Government agencies, as well as education and healthcare institutions. You will serve as a market-focused and customer-obsessed senior leader, responsible for driving the overall organization of public sector account managers, solution architects, and partner development managers, while partnering effectively with the wider AWS teams in ANZ and APJ. As the strategic arrowhead of the public sector organization, this role will help set an overall market roadmap and work with other AWS managers to develop opportunity pipelines in key government departments and regulated industries. It will involve evangelizing cloud computing in the public sector, driving growth and user adoption, and engaging at the Secretary/Agency Head/CIO level as well as with government technology leaders and architects. The Country Manager will also be responsible for working with the AWS Public Policy team to help shape emerging public policies around the use of cloud computing in government, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and working with the AWS partner team to develop a robust public sector partner ecosystem. This role requires deep understanding of government procurement processes, security requirements, and the unique challenges and opportunities within the public sector landscape. Key job responsibilities • Lead and execute the overall AWS business strategy in New Zealand, developing and implementing comprehensive country plans across short, medium, and long-term horizons. • Drive go-to-market strategies by coordinating marketing, solutions, product, and engineering teams to deliver compelling propositions across all customer segments. • As a key member of the ANZ Leadership Team, you will define market growth strategies while serving as AWS's senior leader in New Zealand. • Build and maintain C-level relationships across strategic accounts, acting as a trusted advisor to influence direction and drive customer success through AWS adoption. • Work collaboratively with AWS sales teams and partners to develop pipeline and targeted campaigns. • Understand and translate complex customer requirements to deliver solutions that address New Zealand's specific market needs and challenges. • Lead public relations and community engagement activities to enhance AWS's presence in New Zealand, including speaking at industry events and engaging with local media. • Partner with sales engineering and marketing teams to develop locally relevant programs while building a robust partner ecosystem to accelerate market growth and customer success. About the team Why AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud. Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. Mentorship and Career Growth We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - 12+ years of technology related sales, business development or equivalent experience - 10+ years of sales management experience - Experience in management of large, complex enterprise accounts or equivalent - Experience working with and presenting to C-level executives, IT, and lines of businesses across organizations or equivalent PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Experience negotiating complex deals with customers and partners or equivalent - Experience in technology related sales, business development or equivalent Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
We're on a mission to make money work for everyone. We're waving goodbye to the complicated and confusing ways of traditional banking. With our hot coral cards and get-paid-early feature, combined with financial education on social media and our award winning customer service, we have a long history of creating magical moments for our customers! We're not about selling products - we want to solve problems and change lives through Monzo ️ We're looking for a Principal Legal Counsel - Corporate Legal, to join our team at Monzo and help us build one of the best, most innovative banks in the world. At Monzo, our legal and company secretarial teams work as one united function - the Legal and Board Governance collective. In your role as Principal Legal Counsel - Corporate, you will report directly to Monzo's Group Head of Corporate Legal and work alongside other lawyers and the board governance team to provide first rate corporate legal advice and support in connection with a variety of corporate transactions and in preparation for Monzo's future as it scales globally. You'll work closely and collaboratively with Monzo's Group Head of Corporate Legal, Monzo's Group General Counsel and Company Secretary, and the other members of the Group Corporate Legal team to provide strategic corporate law advice and commercial insights and solutions to the Monzo Group as a whole and its subsidiary entities in the following areas: General corporate law and corporate governance compliance to support and meet Group private entity and future public entity requirements Capital markets and Group disclosure related advice. Capital Raising including primary and secondary raising advice working closely with the Investor Relations and Group finance function Group M&A and corporate development legal advice working closely with Monzo's group strategy and corporate development team Advice to the Reward and Remuneration functions on the corporate and governance implications associated with stock option issuance and other corporate governance aspects of reward. Advice to the Group Finance function to support the preparation of Monzo Group Consolidated Annual Report & Accounts. You'll work proactively with Monzo's Group Head of Corporate Legal to scale a high performing corporate legal advisory function, deliver a range of exciting and high-profile enterprise-wide corporate transactions, and drive impact and achieve our collective goals. You'll work closely in collaboration with Monzo's Group Head of Corporate Legal and other members of the Group Corporate Legal team to prepare, review and negotiate a broad range of corporate agreements and documents in connection with a variety of corporate activities for the Monzo Group as a whole and its subsidiary entities. You'll be a trusted advisor and will work proactively and collaboratively with other relevant stakeholders and teams across the Monzo Group, including the Board Governance, Finance, Tax, Investor Relations, Risk & Compliance, People, Reward, and Operations teams. You'll work with Monzo's Group Head of Corporate Legal, other members of the Group Corporate Legal team and, where relevant, the Risk & Compliance function to lead, evolve and adapt suitable corporate legal processes and procedures, as well as legal and governance risk management policies and frameworks relevant to private and public company status within the enterprise risk framework of the Monzo Group as a whole. You'll work with the Legal and Board Governance collective to improve the commercial management of the activities of the Group Corporate legal team, including through identifying suitable technology solutions to streamline workflows, optimise processes and work efficiencies, and increase scalability. You'll proactively manage relationships with external suppliers and law firms to enhance processes around budget and cost management to ensure we are optimising our spend and extracting best value while delivering top-quality legal support. You are a technically excellent and experienced corporate lawyer as well as being a strong communicator and collaborator (min 7 years of post-qualification experience (PQE . You have a strong background advising on corporate and corporate governance rules and regulations, and you are skilled at coordinating a broad range of corporate transactions and complex corporate legal matters in the UK, EU, and/or US, within both private and listed company environments. You are a good communicator who can provide clear, precise, and practical legal advice, effectively articulating what is relevant and important in a concise manner. You can take a position on key issues, present persuasive recommendations, and constructively drive consensus among stakeholders. You have excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise and work effectively and independently under tight deadlines across multiple projects. You have excellent interpersonal and team player skills and are experienced in working across a network of cross-functional stakeholders to collaboratively solve problems. You are a strategic thinker and a keen problem solver, skilled at assessing risk and recommending solutions that balance commercial and risk considerations. You think ahead, anticipate relevant challenges and questions, set clear objectives, and find effective solutions. You bring energy and presence and excel at building open, trusting relationships across all levels of the organisation, including the Board and C-suite levels, in global or international settings. You have a dynamic and entrepreneurial approach and are comfortable with the ambiguity of a fast-paced and rapidly-evolving environment. You are proactive, take initiative to broaden your knowledge, and are passionate about the intersection of banking and technology and the transformation unfolding in consumer finance. You are excited to join us for the next stage of our journey at Monzo! The interview process: Our interview process involves 3 main stages: Full loop: Technical, Behavioural and Leadership Interviews Our average process takes around 3-4 weeks but we will always work around your availability. You will have the chance to speak to our recruitment team at various points during your process but if you do have any specific questions ahead of this please contact us on What's in it for you: ️ We can help you relocate to the UK We can sponsor visas We offer flexible working hours and trust you to work enough hours to do your job well, at times that suit you and your team. Learning budget of £1,000 a year for books, training courses and conferences And much more, see our full list of benefits here Equal opportunities for everyone Diversity and inclusion are a priority for us and we're making sure we have lots of support for all of our people to grow at Monzo. At Monzo, we're embracing diversity by fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us. This is integral to our mission of making money work for everyone. You can read more in our blog , 2024 Diversity and Inclusion Report and 2024 Gender Pay Gap Report. We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status. If you have a preferred name, please use it to apply. We don't need full or birth names at application stage Apply for this job indicates a required field First Name Last Name Email Phone Resume/CV Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Select A US Person is defined as someone who: was born in the United States (US) has at least 1 parent who was born in the US is a naturalised citizen of the US is a green card holder is a US tax resident Keeping your data safe is really important to us. Select Please confirm your UK Right to Work status. Select We legally have to verify your Right to Work in the UK before you can start working for us. We're asking for this information now so we know later what type of right to work check we need to do. Your answer to this question won't affect the outcome of your application, unless you'd need visa sponsorship but are applying to a role we can't sponsor. If you'd like to, please share your preferred pronouns (eg. they/them/theirs, she/her/hers). If you'd like to, please spell out your name how it's pronounced so we know how to say it. Identity survey Our goal at Monzo is to make money work for everyone. To do that, working at Monzo must work for everyone. We want to create an equitable, engaged and innovative workplace which gives people from all backgrounds the support they need to thrive and grow. Making Monzo work for everyone starts right at the beginning of every Monzonaut's journey: when they apply to work here. This demographic survey will help us better understand the people who apply to work at Monzo. It'll help us see how different groups progress through our hiring process, and where we need to make improvements to be more inclusive. If you choose to fill it out, all of the information you give us is: . click apply for full job details
Jul 28, 2025
Full time
We're on a mission to make money work for everyone. We're waving goodbye to the complicated and confusing ways of traditional banking. With our hot coral cards and get-paid-early feature, combined with financial education on social media and our award winning customer service, we have a long history of creating magical moments for our customers! We're not about selling products - we want to solve problems and change lives through Monzo ️ We're looking for a Principal Legal Counsel - Corporate Legal, to join our team at Monzo and help us build one of the best, most innovative banks in the world. At Monzo, our legal and company secretarial teams work as one united function - the Legal and Board Governance collective. In your role as Principal Legal Counsel - Corporate, you will report directly to Monzo's Group Head of Corporate Legal and work alongside other lawyers and the board governance team to provide first rate corporate legal advice and support in connection with a variety of corporate transactions and in preparation for Monzo's future as it scales globally. You'll work closely and collaboratively with Monzo's Group Head of Corporate Legal, Monzo's Group General Counsel and Company Secretary, and the other members of the Group Corporate Legal team to provide strategic corporate law advice and commercial insights and solutions to the Monzo Group as a whole and its subsidiary entities in the following areas: General corporate law and corporate governance compliance to support and meet Group private entity and future public entity requirements Capital markets and Group disclosure related advice. Capital Raising including primary and secondary raising advice working closely with the Investor Relations and Group finance function Group M&A and corporate development legal advice working closely with Monzo's group strategy and corporate development team Advice to the Reward and Remuneration functions on the corporate and governance implications associated with stock option issuance and other corporate governance aspects of reward. Advice to the Group Finance function to support the preparation of Monzo Group Consolidated Annual Report & Accounts. You'll work proactively with Monzo's Group Head of Corporate Legal to scale a high performing corporate legal advisory function, deliver a range of exciting and high-profile enterprise-wide corporate transactions, and drive impact and achieve our collective goals. You'll work closely in collaboration with Monzo's Group Head of Corporate Legal and other members of the Group Corporate Legal team to prepare, review and negotiate a broad range of corporate agreements and documents in connection with a variety of corporate activities for the Monzo Group as a whole and its subsidiary entities. You'll be a trusted advisor and will work proactively and collaboratively with other relevant stakeholders and teams across the Monzo Group, including the Board Governance, Finance, Tax, Investor Relations, Risk & Compliance, People, Reward, and Operations teams. You'll work with Monzo's Group Head of Corporate Legal, other members of the Group Corporate Legal team and, where relevant, the Risk & Compliance function to lead, evolve and adapt suitable corporate legal processes and procedures, as well as legal and governance risk management policies and frameworks relevant to private and public company status within the enterprise risk framework of the Monzo Group as a whole. You'll work with the Legal and Board Governance collective to improve the commercial management of the activities of the Group Corporate legal team, including through identifying suitable technology solutions to streamline workflows, optimise processes and work efficiencies, and increase scalability. You'll proactively manage relationships with external suppliers and law firms to enhance processes around budget and cost management to ensure we are optimising our spend and extracting best value while delivering top-quality legal support. You are a technically excellent and experienced corporate lawyer as well as being a strong communicator and collaborator (min 7 years of post-qualification experience (PQE . You have a strong background advising on corporate and corporate governance rules and regulations, and you are skilled at coordinating a broad range of corporate transactions and complex corporate legal matters in the UK, EU, and/or US, within both private and listed company environments. You are a good communicator who can provide clear, precise, and practical legal advice, effectively articulating what is relevant and important in a concise manner. You can take a position on key issues, present persuasive recommendations, and constructively drive consensus among stakeholders. You have excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise and work effectively and independently under tight deadlines across multiple projects. You have excellent interpersonal and team player skills and are experienced in working across a network of cross-functional stakeholders to collaboratively solve problems. You are a strategic thinker and a keen problem solver, skilled at assessing risk and recommending solutions that balance commercial and risk considerations. You think ahead, anticipate relevant challenges and questions, set clear objectives, and find effective solutions. You bring energy and presence and excel at building open, trusting relationships across all levels of the organisation, including the Board and C-suite levels, in global or international settings. You have a dynamic and entrepreneurial approach and are comfortable with the ambiguity of a fast-paced and rapidly-evolving environment. You are proactive, take initiative to broaden your knowledge, and are passionate about the intersection of banking and technology and the transformation unfolding in consumer finance. You are excited to join us for the next stage of our journey at Monzo! The interview process: Our interview process involves 3 main stages: Full loop: Technical, Behavioural and Leadership Interviews Our average process takes around 3-4 weeks but we will always work around your availability. You will have the chance to speak to our recruitment team at various points during your process but if you do have any specific questions ahead of this please contact us on What's in it for you: ️ We can help you relocate to the UK We can sponsor visas We offer flexible working hours and trust you to work enough hours to do your job well, at times that suit you and your team. Learning budget of £1,000 a year for books, training courses and conferences And much more, see our full list of benefits here Equal opportunities for everyone Diversity and inclusion are a priority for us and we're making sure we have lots of support for all of our people to grow at Monzo. At Monzo, we're embracing diversity by fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us. This is integral to our mission of making money work for everyone. You can read more in our blog , 2024 Diversity and Inclusion Report and 2024 Gender Pay Gap Report. We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status. If you have a preferred name, please use it to apply. We don't need full or birth names at application stage Apply for this job indicates a required field First Name Last Name Email Phone Resume/CV Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Select A US Person is defined as someone who: was born in the United States (US) has at least 1 parent who was born in the US is a naturalised citizen of the US is a green card holder is a US tax resident Keeping your data safe is really important to us. Select Please confirm your UK Right to Work status. Select We legally have to verify your Right to Work in the UK before you can start working for us. We're asking for this information now so we know later what type of right to work check we need to do. Your answer to this question won't affect the outcome of your application, unless you'd need visa sponsorship but are applying to a role we can't sponsor. If you'd like to, please share your preferred pronouns (eg. they/them/theirs, she/her/hers). If you'd like to, please spell out your name how it's pronounced so we know how to say it. Identity survey Our goal at Monzo is to make money work for everyone. To do that, working at Monzo must work for everyone. We want to create an equitable, engaged and innovative workplace which gives people from all backgrounds the support they need to thrive and grow. Making Monzo work for everyone starts right at the beginning of every Monzonaut's journey: when they apply to work here. This demographic survey will help us better understand the people who apply to work at Monzo. It'll help us see how different groups progress through our hiring process, and where we need to make improvements to be more inclusive. If you choose to fill it out, all of the information you give us is: . click apply for full job details
About Us 3173 is a privately owned UK firm of pensions experts with clients throughout the UK, serviced from offices in London, Belfast, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds. The 3173 Group of companies includes Dalriada Trustees Limited (Dalriada) one of the UK's largest professional pension scheme trustee companies. Spence & Partners provides full pension actuarial, consulting, investment consulting and administration services that provide simply smarter solutions for trustees, employers and members and Mantle: reimagines the traditional models of defined benefit pensions administration and actuarial valuation software. The 3173 Culture Our primary aim is to provide interesting, worthwhile and healthy careers for all our people; we believe that this emphasis sets us apart from our competitors. We are defined by our ethos and by our goal: Our ethos is an individual and collective commitment achieved through carefully balancing responsibility with freedom and flexibility, all of which is underpinned by a willingness to work interdependently. When we get this balance right, it is how we do our best work. We look after our staff first and foremost, but for a commercial purpose, which is to deliver great service profitably. By focusing on our goal, we provide the best outcomes for pension scheme members, trustees, and employers. About You You will be working as part of our outsourced pensions management and scheme secretarial team. You will act as the lead and day to day contact for our clients and will manage the delivery of services to the client through our client teams. To make an impact in this role you will be self-motivated and eager to improve member outcomes. Your technical pensions knowledge will be balanced with an ability to effectively communicate to a wide range of stakeholders. Your verbal and written communications will be tailored to suit the needs of the audience, and you will be an active promoter of our pensions management services, including helping respond to business opportunities. You should understand the importance of building and maintaining relationships with clients, networking contacts and your fellow colleagues. You will be expected to work with your team on a range of pension management and scheme secretarial appointments. Your appointments will be varied and could include managing scheme secretarial support to to project and advisor management. You will have proven project management and organisation skills as well as evidence of building and managing relationship skills. You will be able to provide leadership and support to other members of your team. You will have the capability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues across our multi-site business, to ensure timely and high quality delivery to our clients. You will be committed and driven to deliver service excellence. Responsibilities & Criteria We are a multi-award winning pension services firm and part of an integrated group of privately owned companies. Since our inception we have grown to be one of the largest provider of pensions trusteeship and governance services in the UK, with over 300 appointments. Our pensions specialists are all employed and we are committed to providing professional careers, supporting the Pensions Management Institution (PMI) qualification for our pension managers. Our business is based on a client-centric culture which provides high-quality professional service through strong personal relationships. We have offices in Belfast, Glasgow, Manchester, London, Bristol, Leeds and Birmingham and operate in a hybrid model of working, whereby you will have the opportunity to work in the office and at home. Our team of pensions professionals come from a wide range of professional backgrounds which we would like to further enrich. Therefore we are looking for candidates with a background in pensions management, scheme secretarial, pensions consultancy, pensions administration or pensions project management. Key Responsibilities Core responsibilities include: Act as a lead for outsourced support for in-house pensions teams Act as scheme secretary on a permanent or interim basis Act as day to day contact for clients and scheme advisors Overall project management of a portfolio of pension schemes and specific projects being undertaken Oversee and maintain services in line with the client contract and internal quality standards Lead on issue resolution Oversee delivery of all aspects of pension scheme governance to ensure full compliance/no breaches Own the scheme business plan and lead on addressing any diversion from the plan Monitor budget and ensure recovery and profitability with minimal write-off, identifying out of scope activities Lead on client pensions management projects - for example, management of adviser review projects. Assist with refinement of pensions management processes Check/review supplier bills and oversee payments Business growth responsibilities include: Build a growing network of professional contacts at a regional level Identify business development opportunities and broker an introduction to the business Lead new business pitches Participate in weekly business development calls as appropriate Regularly write blogs and articles as marketing collateral Deliver on client seminars Identify and share opportunities for product and service enhancements through client proposition and revenue generating opportunities Support the growth of new business People leadership & management responsibilities Act as a line manager - setting objectives, giving feedback, appraising performance and addressing performance issues Act as a mentor and support to team members Manage resource requirement across clients Personal growth responsibilities Actively build skills and experience Keep abreast of all regulatory and governance changes Attend training, both technical and other business skills Essential Criteria Team player Solid pensions industry background, with scheme secretarial and governance experiance Recent experience in a role which specifically included occupational pension scheme responsibilities Full understanding of pension management and the work carried out by Dalriada Able to demonstrate technical understanding of pension legislation, regulations and other relevant legislation, codes of practice, including scheme management and compliance, best practice guides and a good knowledge of defined benefit and defined contribution schemes Excellent budget management skills Proven track record of project management exposure Evidence of client management responsibility and ability to manage and progress multiple strands of activity Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to articulate technical points into lay terms Excellent organisation skills and ability to prioritise and work to client deadlines Experience of new business activity including new business pitches, networking and attending industry events. Use of computerised systems e.g. Microsoft Office products; in particular Excel, Word and PowerPoint; and the ability to learn and utilise bespoke systems and procedures. Mentoring/line management experience Excellent understanding of profitability Desirable Criteria Attainment of the Pensions Regulator's Trustee toolkit Working towards or successfully completed a relevant Professional Qualification (such as APMI or FPMI) Circumstances Location : UK Wide Working hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week with additional hours as and when required. All roles are subject to a six-month probationary period and all prospective employees are required to complete an Access NI check. As part of the pre-hire process the successful candidate will be subject to reference checking security vetting. 3173 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applying with a disability or long-term health condition? As part of our belief that we benefit from the differences among us we are committed to increasing the representation of disabled colleagues and want to remove any barriers or challenges that get in the way of candidates with a disability or long-term health condition from applying to work with us. If there is support or an adjustment that we can provide to enable you to be at your best during the recruitment and selection process, we encourage you to advise us in good time so that we may make suitable arrangements. We understand that being open with us may feel uncomfortable so please only share with us the information that you are comfortable to share, and rest assured that we will use this only to provide you with the right support. Any information you give us will be treated completely confidentially. To discuss this further please call and ask to speak to a member of the P&C team.
Jul 28, 2025
Full time
About Us 3173 is a privately owned UK firm of pensions experts with clients throughout the UK, serviced from offices in London, Belfast, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds. The 3173 Group of companies includes Dalriada Trustees Limited (Dalriada) one of the UK's largest professional pension scheme trustee companies. Spence & Partners provides full pension actuarial, consulting, investment consulting and administration services that provide simply smarter solutions for trustees, employers and members and Mantle: reimagines the traditional models of defined benefit pensions administration and actuarial valuation software. The 3173 Culture Our primary aim is to provide interesting, worthwhile and healthy careers for all our people; we believe that this emphasis sets us apart from our competitors. We are defined by our ethos and by our goal: Our ethos is an individual and collective commitment achieved through carefully balancing responsibility with freedom and flexibility, all of which is underpinned by a willingness to work interdependently. When we get this balance right, it is how we do our best work. We look after our staff first and foremost, but for a commercial purpose, which is to deliver great service profitably. By focusing on our goal, we provide the best outcomes for pension scheme members, trustees, and employers. About You You will be working as part of our outsourced pensions management and scheme secretarial team. You will act as the lead and day to day contact for our clients and will manage the delivery of services to the client through our client teams. To make an impact in this role you will be self-motivated and eager to improve member outcomes. Your technical pensions knowledge will be balanced with an ability to effectively communicate to a wide range of stakeholders. Your verbal and written communications will be tailored to suit the needs of the audience, and you will be an active promoter of our pensions management services, including helping respond to business opportunities. You should understand the importance of building and maintaining relationships with clients, networking contacts and your fellow colleagues. You will be expected to work with your team on a range of pension management and scheme secretarial appointments. Your appointments will be varied and could include managing scheme secretarial support to to project and advisor management. You will have proven project management and organisation skills as well as evidence of building and managing relationship skills. You will be able to provide leadership and support to other members of your team. You will have the capability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues across our multi-site business, to ensure timely and high quality delivery to our clients. You will be committed and driven to deliver service excellence. Responsibilities & Criteria We are a multi-award winning pension services firm and part of an integrated group of privately owned companies. Since our inception we have grown to be one of the largest provider of pensions trusteeship and governance services in the UK, with over 300 appointments. Our pensions specialists are all employed and we are committed to providing professional careers, supporting the Pensions Management Institution (PMI) qualification for our pension managers. Our business is based on a client-centric culture which provides high-quality professional service through strong personal relationships. We have offices in Belfast, Glasgow, Manchester, London, Bristol, Leeds and Birmingham and operate in a hybrid model of working, whereby you will have the opportunity to work in the office and at home. Our team of pensions professionals come from a wide range of professional backgrounds which we would like to further enrich. Therefore we are looking for candidates with a background in pensions management, scheme secretarial, pensions consultancy, pensions administration or pensions project management. Key Responsibilities Core responsibilities include: Act as a lead for outsourced support for in-house pensions teams Act as scheme secretary on a permanent or interim basis Act as day to day contact for clients and scheme advisors Overall project management of a portfolio of pension schemes and specific projects being undertaken Oversee and maintain services in line with the client contract and internal quality standards Lead on issue resolution Oversee delivery of all aspects of pension scheme governance to ensure full compliance/no breaches Own the scheme business plan and lead on addressing any diversion from the plan Monitor budget and ensure recovery and profitability with minimal write-off, identifying out of scope activities Lead on client pensions management projects - for example, management of adviser review projects. Assist with refinement of pensions management processes Check/review supplier bills and oversee payments Business growth responsibilities include: Build a growing network of professional contacts at a regional level Identify business development opportunities and broker an introduction to the business Lead new business pitches Participate in weekly business development calls as appropriate Regularly write blogs and articles as marketing collateral Deliver on client seminars Identify and share opportunities for product and service enhancements through client proposition and revenue generating opportunities Support the growth of new business People leadership & management responsibilities Act as a line manager - setting objectives, giving feedback, appraising performance and addressing performance issues Act as a mentor and support to team members Manage resource requirement across clients Personal growth responsibilities Actively build skills and experience Keep abreast of all regulatory and governance changes Attend training, both technical and other business skills Essential Criteria Team player Solid pensions industry background, with scheme secretarial and governance experiance Recent experience in a role which specifically included occupational pension scheme responsibilities Full understanding of pension management and the work carried out by Dalriada Able to demonstrate technical understanding of pension legislation, regulations and other relevant legislation, codes of practice, including scheme management and compliance, best practice guides and a good knowledge of defined benefit and defined contribution schemes Excellent budget management skills Proven track record of project management exposure Evidence of client management responsibility and ability to manage and progress multiple strands of activity Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to articulate technical points into lay terms Excellent organisation skills and ability to prioritise and work to client deadlines Experience of new business activity including new business pitches, networking and attending industry events. Use of computerised systems e.g. Microsoft Office products; in particular Excel, Word and PowerPoint; and the ability to learn and utilise bespoke systems and procedures. Mentoring/line management experience Excellent understanding of profitability Desirable Criteria Attainment of the Pensions Regulator's Trustee toolkit Working towards or successfully completed a relevant Professional Qualification (such as APMI or FPMI) Circumstances Location : UK Wide Working hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week with additional hours as and when required. All roles are subject to a six-month probationary period and all prospective employees are required to complete an Access NI check. As part of the pre-hire process the successful candidate will be subject to reference checking security vetting. 3173 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applying with a disability or long-term health condition? As part of our belief that we benefit from the differences among us we are committed to increasing the representation of disabled colleagues and want to remove any barriers or challenges that get in the way of candidates with a disability or long-term health condition from applying to work with us. If there is support or an adjustment that we can provide to enable you to be at your best during the recruitment and selection process, we encourage you to advise us in good time so that we may make suitable arrangements. We understand that being open with us may feel uncomfortable so please only share with us the information that you are comfortable to share, and rest assured that we will use this only to provide you with the right support. Any information you give us will be treated completely confidentially. To discuss this further please call and ask to speak to a member of the P&C team.
About Us 3173 is a privately owned UK firm of pensions experts with clients throughout the UK, serviced from offices in London, Belfast, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds. The 3173 Group of companies includes Dalriada Trustees Limited (Dalriada) one of the UK's largest professional pension scheme trustee companies. Spence & Partners provides full pension actuarial, consulting, investment consulting and administration services that provide simply smarter solutions for trustees, employers and members and Mantle: reimagines the traditional models of defined benefit pensions administration and actuarial valuation software. The 3173 Culture Our primary aim is to provide interesting, worthwhile and healthy careers for all our people; we believe that this emphasis sets us apart from our competitors. We are defined by our ethos and by our goal: Our ethos is an individual and collective commitment achieved through carefully balancing responsibility with freedom and flexibility, all of which is underpinned by a willingness to work interdependently. When we get this balance right, it is how we do our best work. We look after our staff first and foremost, but for a commercial purpose, which is to deliver great service profitably. By focusing on our goal, we provide the best outcomes for pension scheme members, trustees, and employers. About You You will be working as part of our outsourced pensions management and scheme secretarial team. You will act as the lead and day to day contact for our clients and will manage the delivery of services to the client through our client teams. To make an impact in this role you will be self-motivated and eager to improve member outcomes. Your technical pensions knowledge will be balanced with an ability to effectively communicate to a wide range of stakeholders. Your verbal and written communications will be tailored to suit the needs of the audience, and you will be an active promoter of our pensions management services, including helping respond to business opportunities. You should understand the importance of building and maintaining relationships with clients, networking contacts and your fellow colleagues. You will be expected to work with your team on a range of pension management and scheme secretarial appointments. Your appointments will be varied and could include managing scheme secretarial support to to project and advisor management. You will have proven project management and organisation skills as well as evidence of building and managing relationship skills. You will be able to provide leadership and support to other members of your team. You will have the capability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues across our multi-site business, to ensure timely and high quality delivery to our clients. You will be committed and driven to deliver service excellence. Responsibilities & Criteria We are a multi-award winning pension services firm and part of an integrated group of privately owned companies. Since our inception we have grown to be one of the largest provider of pensions trusteeship and governance services in the UK, with over 300 appointments. Our pensions specialists are all employed and we are committed to providing professional careers, supporting the Pensions Management Institution (PMI) qualification for our pension managers. Our business is based on a client-centric culture which provides high-quality professional service through strong personal relationships. We have offices in Belfast, Glasgow, Manchester, London, Bristol, Leeds and Birmingham and operate in a hybrid model of working, whereby you will have the opportunity to work in the office and at home. Our team of pensions professionals come from a wide range of professional backgrounds which we would like to further enrich. Therefore we are looking for candidates with a background in pensions management, scheme secretarial, pensions consultancy, pensions administration or pensions project management. Key Responsibilities Core responsibilities include: Act as a lead for outsourced support for in-house pensions teams Act as scheme secretary on a permanent or interim basis Act as day to day contact for clients and scheme advisors Overall project management of a portfolio of pension schemes and specific projects being undertaken Oversee and maintain services in line with the client contract and internal quality standards Lead on issue resolution Oversee delivery of all aspects of pension scheme governance to ensure full compliance/no breaches Own the scheme business plan and lead on addressing any diversion from the plan Monitor budget and ensure recovery and profitability with minimal write-off, identifying out of scope activities Lead on client pensions management projects - for example, management of adviser review projects. Assist with refinement of pensions management processes Check/review supplier bills and oversee payments Business growth responsibilities include: Build a growing network of professional contacts at a regional level Identify business development opportunities and broker an introduction to the business Lead new business pitches Participate in weekly business development calls as appropriate Regularly write blogs and articles as marketing collateral Deliver on client seminars Identify and share opportunities for product and service enhancements through client proposition and revenue generating opportunities Support the growth of new business People leadership & management responsibilities Act as a line manager - setting objectives, giving feedback, appraising performance and addressing performance issues Act as a mentor and support to team members Manage resource requirement across clients Personal growth responsibilities Actively build skills and experience Keep abreast of all regulatory and governance changes Attend training, both technical and other business skills Essential Criteria Team player Solid pensions industry background, with scheme secretarial and governance experiance Recent experience in a role which specifically included occupational pension scheme responsibilities Full understanding of pension management and the work carried out by Dalriada Able to demonstrate technical understanding of pension legislation, regulations and other relevant legislation, codes of practice, including scheme management and compliance, best practice guides and a good knowledge of defined benefit and defined contribution schemes Excellent budget management skills Proven track record of project management exposure Evidence of client management responsibility and ability to manage and progress multiple strands of activity Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to articulate technical points into lay terms Excellent organisation skills and ability to prioritise and work to client deadlines Experience of new business activity including new business pitches, networking and attending industry events. Use of computerised systems e.g. Microsoft Office products; in particular Excel, Word and PowerPoint; and the ability to learn and utilise bespoke systems and procedures. Mentoring/line management experience Excellent understanding of profitability Desirable Criteria Attainment of the Pensions Regulator's Trustee toolkit Working towards or successfully completed a relevant Professional Qualification (such as APMI or FPMI) Circumstances Location : UK Wide Working hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week with additional hours as and when required. All roles are subject to a six-month probationary period and all prospective employees are required to complete an Access NI check. As part of the pre-hire process the successful candidate will be subject to reference checking security vetting. 3173 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applying with a disability or long-term health condition? As part of our belief that we benefit from the differences among us we are committed to increasing the representation of disabled colleagues and want to remove any barriers or challenges that get in the way of candidates with a disability or long-term health condition from applying to work with us. If there is support or an adjustment that we can provide to enable you to be at your best during the recruitment and selection process, we encourage you to advise us in good time so that we may make suitable arrangements. We understand that being open with us may feel uncomfortable so please only share with us the information that you are comfortable to share, and rest assured that we will use this only to provide you with the right support. Any information you give us will be treated completely confidentially. To discuss this further please call and ask to speak to a member of the P&C team.
Jul 28, 2025
Full time
About Us 3173 is a privately owned UK firm of pensions experts with clients throughout the UK, serviced from offices in London, Belfast, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds. The 3173 Group of companies includes Dalriada Trustees Limited (Dalriada) one of the UK's largest professional pension scheme trustee companies. Spence & Partners provides full pension actuarial, consulting, investment consulting and administration services that provide simply smarter solutions for trustees, employers and members and Mantle: reimagines the traditional models of defined benefit pensions administration and actuarial valuation software. The 3173 Culture Our primary aim is to provide interesting, worthwhile and healthy careers for all our people; we believe that this emphasis sets us apart from our competitors. We are defined by our ethos and by our goal: Our ethos is an individual and collective commitment achieved through carefully balancing responsibility with freedom and flexibility, all of which is underpinned by a willingness to work interdependently. When we get this balance right, it is how we do our best work. We look after our staff first and foremost, but for a commercial purpose, which is to deliver great service profitably. By focusing on our goal, we provide the best outcomes for pension scheme members, trustees, and employers. About You You will be working as part of our outsourced pensions management and scheme secretarial team. You will act as the lead and day to day contact for our clients and will manage the delivery of services to the client through our client teams. To make an impact in this role you will be self-motivated and eager to improve member outcomes. Your technical pensions knowledge will be balanced with an ability to effectively communicate to a wide range of stakeholders. Your verbal and written communications will be tailored to suit the needs of the audience, and you will be an active promoter of our pensions management services, including helping respond to business opportunities. You should understand the importance of building and maintaining relationships with clients, networking contacts and your fellow colleagues. You will be expected to work with your team on a range of pension management and scheme secretarial appointments. Your appointments will be varied and could include managing scheme secretarial support to to project and advisor management. You will have proven project management and organisation skills as well as evidence of building and managing relationship skills. You will be able to provide leadership and support to other members of your team. You will have the capability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues across our multi-site business, to ensure timely and high quality delivery to our clients. You will be committed and driven to deliver service excellence. Responsibilities & Criteria We are a multi-award winning pension services firm and part of an integrated group of privately owned companies. Since our inception we have grown to be one of the largest provider of pensions trusteeship and governance services in the UK, with over 300 appointments. Our pensions specialists are all employed and we are committed to providing professional careers, supporting the Pensions Management Institution (PMI) qualification for our pension managers. Our business is based on a client-centric culture which provides high-quality professional service through strong personal relationships. We have offices in Belfast, Glasgow, Manchester, London, Bristol, Leeds and Birmingham and operate in a hybrid model of working, whereby you will have the opportunity to work in the office and at home. Our team of pensions professionals come from a wide range of professional backgrounds which we would like to further enrich. Therefore we are looking for candidates with a background in pensions management, scheme secretarial, pensions consultancy, pensions administration or pensions project management. Key Responsibilities Core responsibilities include: Act as a lead for outsourced support for in-house pensions teams Act as scheme secretary on a permanent or interim basis Act as day to day contact for clients and scheme advisors Overall project management of a portfolio of pension schemes and specific projects being undertaken Oversee and maintain services in line with the client contract and internal quality standards Lead on issue resolution Oversee delivery of all aspects of pension scheme governance to ensure full compliance/no breaches Own the scheme business plan and lead on addressing any diversion from the plan Monitor budget and ensure recovery and profitability with minimal write-off, identifying out of scope activities Lead on client pensions management projects - for example, management of adviser review projects. Assist with refinement of pensions management processes Check/review supplier bills and oversee payments Business growth responsibilities include: Build a growing network of professional contacts at a regional level Identify business development opportunities and broker an introduction to the business Lead new business pitches Participate in weekly business development calls as appropriate Regularly write blogs and articles as marketing collateral Deliver on client seminars Identify and share opportunities for product and service enhancements through client proposition and revenue generating opportunities Support the growth of new business People leadership & management responsibilities Act as a line manager - setting objectives, giving feedback, appraising performance and addressing performance issues Act as a mentor and support to team members Manage resource requirement across clients Personal growth responsibilities Actively build skills and experience Keep abreast of all regulatory and governance changes Attend training, both technical and other business skills Essential Criteria Team player Solid pensions industry background, with scheme secretarial and governance experiance Recent experience in a role which specifically included occupational pension scheme responsibilities Full understanding of pension management and the work carried out by Dalriada Able to demonstrate technical understanding of pension legislation, regulations and other relevant legislation, codes of practice, including scheme management and compliance, best practice guides and a good knowledge of defined benefit and defined contribution schemes Excellent budget management skills Proven track record of project management exposure Evidence of client management responsibility and ability to manage and progress multiple strands of activity Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to articulate technical points into lay terms Excellent organisation skills and ability to prioritise and work to client deadlines Experience of new business activity including new business pitches, networking and attending industry events. Use of computerised systems e.g. Microsoft Office products; in particular Excel, Word and PowerPoint; and the ability to learn and utilise bespoke systems and procedures. Mentoring/line management experience Excellent understanding of profitability Desirable Criteria Attainment of the Pensions Regulator's Trustee toolkit Working towards or successfully completed a relevant Professional Qualification (such as APMI or FPMI) Circumstances Location : UK Wide Working hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week with additional hours as and when required. All roles are subject to a six-month probationary period and all prospective employees are required to complete an Access NI check. As part of the pre-hire process the successful candidate will be subject to reference checking security vetting. 3173 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applying with a disability or long-term health condition? As part of our belief that we benefit from the differences among us we are committed to increasing the representation of disabled colleagues and want to remove any barriers or challenges that get in the way of candidates with a disability or long-term health condition from applying to work with us. If there is support or an adjustment that we can provide to enable you to be at your best during the recruitment and selection process, we encourage you to advise us in good time so that we may make suitable arrangements. We understand that being open with us may feel uncomfortable so please only share with us the information that you are comfortable to share, and rest assured that we will use this only to provide you with the right support. Any information you give us will be treated completely confidentially. To discuss this further please call and ask to speak to a member of the P&C team.
Quix Recruitment is supporting a prestigious offshore legal and professional services firm in hiring a Vice President - Company Secretary, based in the Cayman Islands. This is a senior client-facing governance role, responsible for overseeing a diverse portfolio of entities, managing board and shareholder meetings, and delivering best-in-class company secretarial services across multiple jurisdictions. Please note this role is based in the Cayman Islands and is open to candidates willing to relocate. A comprehensive relocation package will be provided to support a smooth transition. This opportunity will suit an experienced governance professional with a strong background in offshore financial or legal services, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment. Key Responsibilities Governance & Company Secretarial Support Deliver full company secretarial services to a broad client base including hedge funds and private equity firms. Manage board, advisory, and shareholder meetings - including setting agendas, collating and distributing meeting packs, and acting as company secretary for minute-taking purposes. Draft, finalise, and circulate detailed minutes and manage all post-meeting actions and filings Client Relationship Management Act as the main point of contact for a varied portfolio of clients. Liaise with attorneys, directors, clients, and third-party service providers on all governance and administrative matters. Ensure consistently high standards of client service delivery. Corporate Governance Oversight Oversee governance and regulatory administration for multiple entities across jurisdictions. Stay informed of evolving corporate governance best practices and apply them within the client base. Support internal corporate governance projects, including documenting procedures and protocols. Operational & Financial Manage invoicing and Accounts Receivable (AR) for your client portfolio. Carry out additional responsibilities and ad hoc governance tasks as required by the business. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, or a related discipline, with a strong academic background. Experience Minimum of 5 years' experience in a relevant company secretarial or corporate governance role, ideally within offshore legal or financial services. Previous experience with corporate governance requirements in the Cayman Islands or a comparable offshore jurisdiction. Proven ability to manage, attend, and coordinate board and shareholder meetings, with accurate and timely minute-taking. Strong project management capabilities, with experience handling multiple deliverables to deadline. Skills & Attributes Excellent written and verbal communication skills. High level of organisation, with strong multitasking and prioritisation skills. Client-focused, proactive, and confident managing senior-level relationships. Ability to work independently and as part of a wider governance team. Willingness to work flexible hours and travel as required. Remuneration & Benefits This organisation offers a dynamic and collaborative working culture with clear progression pathways and a competitive benefits package, including: Competitive salary commensurate with experience Discretionary annual performance bonus Pension scheme Fully covered private health insurance 5 weeks' annual leave Confidentiality Statement At Quix Recruitment, we prioritise confidentiality throughout the recruitment process. We understand the sensitivity of exploring new career opportunities while currently employed. Rest assured that when you apply through Quix Recruitment, your application is kept completely confidential from both your current employer and the hiring company. If we determine that you might be a good fit for the position, we will arrange a confidential call with you to discuss the opportunity in more depth. Only after obtaining your permission will we share your CV with the hiring company. Disclaimer: Please note that all personal information collected during the application process will be used for recruitment-related purposes only. We are committed to protecting your privacy and will not disclose your information to any third parties without your consent.
Jul 28, 2025
Full time
Quix Recruitment is supporting a prestigious offshore legal and professional services firm in hiring a Vice President - Company Secretary, based in the Cayman Islands. This is a senior client-facing governance role, responsible for overseeing a diverse portfolio of entities, managing board and shareholder meetings, and delivering best-in-class company secretarial services across multiple jurisdictions. Please note this role is based in the Cayman Islands and is open to candidates willing to relocate. A comprehensive relocation package will be provided to support a smooth transition. This opportunity will suit an experienced governance professional with a strong background in offshore financial or legal services, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment. Key Responsibilities Governance & Company Secretarial Support Deliver full company secretarial services to a broad client base including hedge funds and private equity firms. Manage board, advisory, and shareholder meetings - including setting agendas, collating and distributing meeting packs, and acting as company secretary for minute-taking purposes. Draft, finalise, and circulate detailed minutes and manage all post-meeting actions and filings Client Relationship Management Act as the main point of contact for a varied portfolio of clients. Liaise with attorneys, directors, clients, and third-party service providers on all governance and administrative matters. Ensure consistently high standards of client service delivery. Corporate Governance Oversight Oversee governance and regulatory administration for multiple entities across jurisdictions. Stay informed of evolving corporate governance best practices and apply them within the client base. Support internal corporate governance projects, including documenting procedures and protocols. Operational & Financial Manage invoicing and Accounts Receivable (AR) for your client portfolio. Carry out additional responsibilities and ad hoc governance tasks as required by the business. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, or a related discipline, with a strong academic background. Experience Minimum of 5 years' experience in a relevant company secretarial or corporate governance role, ideally within offshore legal or financial services. Previous experience with corporate governance requirements in the Cayman Islands or a comparable offshore jurisdiction. Proven ability to manage, attend, and coordinate board and shareholder meetings, with accurate and timely minute-taking. Strong project management capabilities, with experience handling multiple deliverables to deadline. Skills & Attributes Excellent written and verbal communication skills. High level of organisation, with strong multitasking and prioritisation skills. Client-focused, proactive, and confident managing senior-level relationships. Ability to work independently and as part of a wider governance team. Willingness to work flexible hours and travel as required. Remuneration & Benefits This organisation offers a dynamic and collaborative working culture with clear progression pathways and a competitive benefits package, including: Competitive salary commensurate with experience Discretionary annual performance bonus Pension scheme Fully covered private health insurance 5 weeks' annual leave Confidentiality Statement At Quix Recruitment, we prioritise confidentiality throughout the recruitment process. We understand the sensitivity of exploring new career opportunities while currently employed. Rest assured that when you apply through Quix Recruitment, your application is kept completely confidential from both your current employer and the hiring company. If we determine that you might be a good fit for the position, we will arrange a confidential call with you to discuss the opportunity in more depth. Only after obtaining your permission will we share your CV with the hiring company. Disclaimer: Please note that all personal information collected during the application process will be used for recruitment-related purposes only. We are committed to protecting your privacy and will not disclose your information to any third parties without your consent.
Specsavers is here to change lives through better sight and hearing by delivering outstanding value, being loved by every customer and creating the place where all colleagues are proud to belong. We are proud of how far we've come as a business, now we want to see you grow with us. Role Summary: We are currently looking for an experienced qualified lawyer with a strong background in corporate and contractual law. This person will work as part of a small team within Specsavers UK & ROI Legal department, providing detailed legal advice and guidance on a broad range of commercial and legal issues arising from the Group's UK & Ireland operations and Joint Venture businesses in the UK and Ireland. Key Responsibilities: Corporate and Contractual Law:Provide detailed legal advice on commercial contracts, including drafting, negotiating, and completing such contracts. Ensure all agreements align with company policies and legal requirements. Tender management and associated contractual processes may be involved. Joint Ventures:Provide legal support for joint venture arrangements, including drafting and reviewing associated documents and business transfer paperwork. Shareholder Litigation: Providing legal advice, and/or effective management of external solicitors, relating to a shareholder litigation (e.g. 'unfair prejudice'/s.994 Companies Act litigation) Company Secretarial:Possesses a good working knowledge and understanding of company procedures and the responsibilities of a Company Secretary and Company Director. This includes expertise in dividend declarations, managing internal restructures involving legal entities, and overseeing Joint Venture Agreements (JVA). Demonstrates proficiency in ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, maintaining corporate records, and facilitating effective communication between the board of directors and shareholders. Risk Management:Identify and mitigate legal risks within existing processes and new initiatives. Develop and implement effective processes and systems to manage these risks with an ability and level of comfort at running risk managed decisions and ownership of said decisions. Industry-specific Regulatory Compliance:Advise on industry-specific legislation (optics, ophthalmology, and audiology) as it relates to the Group's UK and ROI retail activities. Ensure compliance with relevant UK and ROI statutory and regulatory requirements. Stakeholder Relationships:Build strong relationships and trust with stakeholders across the organisation, from Board Director level down, offering clear and practical legal advice. Supporting the Legal Director - UK & ROI with any delegation of authority to attend and participate in OLT/ ALT meeting for general operational and commercial decision making. Project Support:Work as part of cross-functional project teams on new commercial initiatives, providing legal insights and support across a variety of potentially complex legal issues with minimal supervision. This may include leading or assisting with matters that are or could develop into highly visible / potentially brand sensitive issues. Strategic Corporate Projects:Provide specialist advice on and support the implementation of strategic corporate projects, as requested by the Legal Director - UK & ROI, particularly in relation to optics, audiology, and domiciliary sectors. Leadership and Communication: Provide leadership and work closely with the wider legal team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Act as a key advisor on corporate, compliance, and legal governance matters to senior management. Training and Policy Development:Assist in drafting and rolling out new policies and procedures, and provide training on legal and practical issues to improve business standards and reduce risk. Essential Skills and Experience: Admitted to practice as a lawyer in the UK or Guernsey. Previous in-house legal team experience. Significant post-qualification experience in corporate and contractual law. Experience of shareholder litigation (e.g. 'unfair prejudice'/s.994 Companies Act litigation) Experience in drafting and advising on joint venture contracts and structures. Experience of advising on commercial and trading issues arising from joint venture rights and obligations. Good working knowledge of UK and/or ROI employment law as it impacts joint venture commercial relationships. Experience and understanding of company secretarial law and procedure. Experience of team leadership and development of colleagues. Desirable Skills: Experience in the optics, ophthalmology, or audiology sectors. Experience in retail, healthcare, or FMCG businesses. Why Join Us?At Specsavers, we believe in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for growth. You will be part of a supportive and dynamic team, working in a fast-paced environment where your contributions make a real difference. If you are a proactive and experienced legal professional looking to take the next step in your career, apply now and we look forward to connecting with you.
Jul 28, 2025
Full time
Specsavers is here to change lives through better sight and hearing by delivering outstanding value, being loved by every customer and creating the place where all colleagues are proud to belong. We are proud of how far we've come as a business, now we want to see you grow with us. Role Summary: We are currently looking for an experienced qualified lawyer with a strong background in corporate and contractual law. This person will work as part of a small team within Specsavers UK & ROI Legal department, providing detailed legal advice and guidance on a broad range of commercial and legal issues arising from the Group's UK & Ireland operations and Joint Venture businesses in the UK and Ireland. Key Responsibilities: Corporate and Contractual Law:Provide detailed legal advice on commercial contracts, including drafting, negotiating, and completing such contracts. Ensure all agreements align with company policies and legal requirements. Tender management and associated contractual processes may be involved. Joint Ventures:Provide legal support for joint venture arrangements, including drafting and reviewing associated documents and business transfer paperwork. Shareholder Litigation: Providing legal advice, and/or effective management of external solicitors, relating to a shareholder litigation (e.g. 'unfair prejudice'/s.994 Companies Act litigation) Company Secretarial:Possesses a good working knowledge and understanding of company procedures and the responsibilities of a Company Secretary and Company Director. This includes expertise in dividend declarations, managing internal restructures involving legal entities, and overseeing Joint Venture Agreements (JVA). Demonstrates proficiency in ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, maintaining corporate records, and facilitating effective communication between the board of directors and shareholders. Risk Management:Identify and mitigate legal risks within existing processes and new initiatives. Develop and implement effective processes and systems to manage these risks with an ability and level of comfort at running risk managed decisions and ownership of said decisions. Industry-specific Regulatory Compliance:Advise on industry-specific legislation (optics, ophthalmology, and audiology) as it relates to the Group's UK and ROI retail activities. Ensure compliance with relevant UK and ROI statutory and regulatory requirements. Stakeholder Relationships:Build strong relationships and trust with stakeholders across the organisation, from Board Director level down, offering clear and practical legal advice. Supporting the Legal Director - UK & ROI with any delegation of authority to attend and participate in OLT/ ALT meeting for general operational and commercial decision making. Project Support:Work as part of cross-functional project teams on new commercial initiatives, providing legal insights and support across a variety of potentially complex legal issues with minimal supervision. This may include leading or assisting with matters that are or could develop into highly visible / potentially brand sensitive issues. Strategic Corporate Projects:Provide specialist advice on and support the implementation of strategic corporate projects, as requested by the Legal Director - UK & ROI, particularly in relation to optics, audiology, and domiciliary sectors. Leadership and Communication: Provide leadership and work closely with the wider legal team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Act as a key advisor on corporate, compliance, and legal governance matters to senior management. Training and Policy Development:Assist in drafting and rolling out new policies and procedures, and provide training on legal and practical issues to improve business standards and reduce risk. Essential Skills and Experience: Admitted to practice as a lawyer in the UK or Guernsey. Previous in-house legal team experience. Significant post-qualification experience in corporate and contractual law. Experience of shareholder litigation (e.g. 'unfair prejudice'/s.994 Companies Act litigation) Experience in drafting and advising on joint venture contracts and structures. Experience of advising on commercial and trading issues arising from joint venture rights and obligations. Good working knowledge of UK and/or ROI employment law as it impacts joint venture commercial relationships. Experience and understanding of company secretarial law and procedure. Experience of team leadership and development of colleagues. Desirable Skills: Experience in the optics, ophthalmology, or audiology sectors. Experience in retail, healthcare, or FMCG businesses. Why Join Us?At Specsavers, we believe in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for growth. You will be part of a supportive and dynamic team, working in a fast-paced environment where your contributions make a real difference. If you are a proactive and experienced legal professional looking to take the next step in your career, apply now and we look forward to connecting with you.
Head of Enterprise Data Engineering - FCDO - G6 London, Milton Keynes or East Kilbride - You will be required to work from this location in line with FCDO policies on Hybrid Working (minimum 60% in the office). About the job Job summary The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office pursues our national interests and projects the UK's role in the world. We promote the interests of British citizens, safeguard the UK's security, defend our values, reduce poverty and tackle global challenges with our international partners. We employ more than 17,000 staff in 179 countries and territories, across our diplomatic and development offices worldwide, which consists of 282 officially designated Posts. Our UK-based staff work in King Charles Street, London, Abercrombie House in East Kilbride and in Milton Keynes. Information and Digital Directorate (IDD) is responsible for delivering the Foreign Secretary's ambition to make the FCDO the most technologically integrated and innovative foreign ministry globally. This means harnessing digital, data, technology, IT security and information management to support the FCDO and UK Government partners on our platform to deliver our diplomatic, development and consular aims. All while keeping our people and information safe, especially from hostile actors. The work we do is varied - from historical analysis and library services to cyber protection, from information rights to global network management, from supporting staff in using the latest Microsoft toolsets, to creating corporate applications, harnessing AI and much more in line with the FCDO Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Strategy. The Directorate is made up of a wide range of talented staff and experts including specialist, contractors, home civil servants and diplomats who have served overseas. This role provides an exceptional opportunity for a data leader to make a difference in one of the most exciting parts of Government. We are looking for a Data Engineering leader with outstanding technical skills to improve the use of data to inform decisions in everything it does, as well as leading our approach to how we deliver analytics to users. You will be responsible for building data engineering capability across the entire FCDO by providing inspirational technical leadership and career development for your colleagues. You will do this whilst working alongside other senior team members to identify, plan, develop, and deliver data services and specific technical approaches for Data Engineers across the whole of the FCDO. You will lead the team responsible for production of key data products across our new Microsoft Azure based Data Platform and across other cloud-based data warehouses. You will work alongside others to provide coherent Enterprise Data Service across the organisation.You will have many opportunities to learn, deepening your technical expertise, understanding how an international organisation works across diplomacy and development and building your own personal leadership. You will have access to a great online learning platform and have opportunities to visit overseas offices (see more details below), attend industry events and network with data leaders in other government departments. Roles and Responsibilities The successful candidate will: Have delegated responsibility from Chief Digital Information Officer for setting the vision and strategy for developing the Data Engineering capability across FCDO.Setting the direction to build and strengthen professional capability and excellence in that domain, ensuring a consistent & coherent approach across all FCDO teams, product & service areas. Manage key pipelines and data engineering in our Azure Data and Analytics platform. Develop data pipelines from existing line of business systems and cloud platforms to build domain datasets for key users across the organisation. Support other services with domain specific data engineering needs on Oracle and Amazon Web Services (AWS) platforms. Work with the data architecture teams to design core data products and Data integration design. You will establish standards, keep them up to date and ensure adherence to them. Make evidenced based decisions on the best tools, platforms, services and content to support the wider profession. Facilitate staffcontribution towards building the professional community, raising the profile of specialist expertise and wider Government Digital and Data (GDD) and Cyber Profession within FCDO. Define the skills profile, practices, and expectations (including qualifications required at different grades) to inform recruitment, onboarding, retention, talent pipelines, diversification and the development of a professional development framework. Ensure appropriate representation at the Learning & Professional Development Co-ordinating Group. Oversee development of learning pathways, career pathways and capability assessment criteria, including for recruitment, to foster high performance, participate in moderation. Develop and embed quality of knowledge, standards and practice including skills reviews to inform Learning and Development as part of performance cycle. Work across UK Government and the international community to identify areas for collaboration, and promotion of success. Advise and consult for senior managers on questions relating to the profession. Provide occasional consulting support for programmes with performance issues or where a particular specialism is lacking or causing delivery issues. Contribute to workforce strategic planning & delivery. The FCDO operates an agile workforce. To facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require. Candidates who secure a role that is considered specialist/technical, may be required to affiliate to the relevant specialist network, if not already a member. You may be required to travel in the UK with possible travel abroad. This will include visiting our teams in our London, East Kilbride and Hanslope Park sites, a few times a year. If International travel is required, it will be less frequent involving only short visits to some missions and embassies once or twice a year. Person specification It is essential in your application that you provide evidence and proven examples in each of the following Minimum Criteria, the Behaviours, Experience and the Technical question as far as you are able to do so. These responses will be further developed and discussed with those candidates invited for interview. You must be a British Citizen at the time of application and, if invited to interview, you will need to bring proof of identity (British Passport/Driving Licence etc.) with you . This role requires you to attainDeveloped Vetting (DV) security clearance. For more information about this process,click here . Attaining DV will require you to have been resident in the UK for five of the last ten years. At least one year of this must have been a consecutive twelve-month period. Serving overseas with HM Forces, in some other official capacity as a representative of His Majesty's Government or having lived overseas as a result of your parents' or partner's Government employment counts as UK residency for the purposes of security clearances. Demonstrable track record of delivering the skills outlined in theHead of Data Engineering role in the Profession Capability Framework at Expert level. Practical senior leadership experience and deep technical and multi-cloud data expertise. Expert understanding of data platforms built on cloud (eg Azure) environment, including data transformation, monitoring and storage. Experience of Data leadership role, leading data teams to deliver modern solutions for data-driven organisations. Experience of planning, prioritising and communicating the work of a small team to balance long-term and immediate demands. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Communicating and Influencing Leadership Changing and Improving Seeing the Big Picture Working Together We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Communicating and Influencing Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Presentation at Interview will be assessed on the Technical Understanding (Expert) - assessed using the Head of Data Engineering Capability Framework - Programming and build (data engineering) (Expert) - We will assess your Technical Skills by using the Head of Data Engineering Framework - Presentation at Interview will be assessed on the Technical Skill Communicating between the technical and non-technical (Expert) - We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form: Presentation at Interview will be assessed on the Technical Understanding (Expert) - assessed using the Head of Data Engineering Capability Framework -
Jul 28, 2025
Full time
Head of Enterprise Data Engineering - FCDO - G6 London, Milton Keynes or East Kilbride - You will be required to work from this location in line with FCDO policies on Hybrid Working (minimum 60% in the office). About the job Job summary The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office pursues our national interests and projects the UK's role in the world. We promote the interests of British citizens, safeguard the UK's security, defend our values, reduce poverty and tackle global challenges with our international partners. We employ more than 17,000 staff in 179 countries and territories, across our diplomatic and development offices worldwide, which consists of 282 officially designated Posts. Our UK-based staff work in King Charles Street, London, Abercrombie House in East Kilbride and in Milton Keynes. Information and Digital Directorate (IDD) is responsible for delivering the Foreign Secretary's ambition to make the FCDO the most technologically integrated and innovative foreign ministry globally. This means harnessing digital, data, technology, IT security and information management to support the FCDO and UK Government partners on our platform to deliver our diplomatic, development and consular aims. All while keeping our people and information safe, especially from hostile actors. The work we do is varied - from historical analysis and library services to cyber protection, from information rights to global network management, from supporting staff in using the latest Microsoft toolsets, to creating corporate applications, harnessing AI and much more in line with the FCDO Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Strategy. The Directorate is made up of a wide range of talented staff and experts including specialist, contractors, home civil servants and diplomats who have served overseas. This role provides an exceptional opportunity for a data leader to make a difference in one of the most exciting parts of Government. We are looking for a Data Engineering leader with outstanding technical skills to improve the use of data to inform decisions in everything it does, as well as leading our approach to how we deliver analytics to users. You will be responsible for building data engineering capability across the entire FCDO by providing inspirational technical leadership and career development for your colleagues. You will do this whilst working alongside other senior team members to identify, plan, develop, and deliver data services and specific technical approaches for Data Engineers across the whole of the FCDO. You will lead the team responsible for production of key data products across our new Microsoft Azure based Data Platform and across other cloud-based data warehouses. You will work alongside others to provide coherent Enterprise Data Service across the organisation.You will have many opportunities to learn, deepening your technical expertise, understanding how an international organisation works across diplomacy and development and building your own personal leadership. You will have access to a great online learning platform and have opportunities to visit overseas offices (see more details below), attend industry events and network with data leaders in other government departments. Roles and Responsibilities The successful candidate will: Have delegated responsibility from Chief Digital Information Officer for setting the vision and strategy for developing the Data Engineering capability across FCDO.Setting the direction to build and strengthen professional capability and excellence in that domain, ensuring a consistent & coherent approach across all FCDO teams, product & service areas. Manage key pipelines and data engineering in our Azure Data and Analytics platform. Develop data pipelines from existing line of business systems and cloud platforms to build domain datasets for key users across the organisation. Support other services with domain specific data engineering needs on Oracle and Amazon Web Services (AWS) platforms. Work with the data architecture teams to design core data products and Data integration design. You will establish standards, keep them up to date and ensure adherence to them. Make evidenced based decisions on the best tools, platforms, services and content to support the wider profession. Facilitate staffcontribution towards building the professional community, raising the profile of specialist expertise and wider Government Digital and Data (GDD) and Cyber Profession within FCDO. Define the skills profile, practices, and expectations (including qualifications required at different grades) to inform recruitment, onboarding, retention, talent pipelines, diversification and the development of a professional development framework. Ensure appropriate representation at the Learning & Professional Development Co-ordinating Group. Oversee development of learning pathways, career pathways and capability assessment criteria, including for recruitment, to foster high performance, participate in moderation. Develop and embed quality of knowledge, standards and practice including skills reviews to inform Learning and Development as part of performance cycle. Work across UK Government and the international community to identify areas for collaboration, and promotion of success. Advise and consult for senior managers on questions relating to the profession. Provide occasional consulting support for programmes with performance issues or where a particular specialism is lacking or causing delivery issues. Contribute to workforce strategic planning & delivery. The FCDO operates an agile workforce. To facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require. Candidates who secure a role that is considered specialist/technical, may be required to affiliate to the relevant specialist network, if not already a member. You may be required to travel in the UK with possible travel abroad. This will include visiting our teams in our London, East Kilbride and Hanslope Park sites, a few times a year. If International travel is required, it will be less frequent involving only short visits to some missions and embassies once or twice a year. Person specification It is essential in your application that you provide evidence and proven examples in each of the following Minimum Criteria, the Behaviours, Experience and the Technical question as far as you are able to do so. These responses will be further developed and discussed with those candidates invited for interview. You must be a British Citizen at the time of application and, if invited to interview, you will need to bring proof of identity (British Passport/Driving Licence etc.) with you . This role requires you to attainDeveloped Vetting (DV) security clearance. For more information about this process,click here . Attaining DV will require you to have been resident in the UK for five of the last ten years. At least one year of this must have been a consecutive twelve-month period. Serving overseas with HM Forces, in some other official capacity as a representative of His Majesty's Government or having lived overseas as a result of your parents' or partner's Government employment counts as UK residency for the purposes of security clearances. Demonstrable track record of delivering the skills outlined in theHead of Data Engineering role in the Profession Capability Framework at Expert level. Practical senior leadership experience and deep technical and multi-cloud data expertise. Expert understanding of data platforms built on cloud (eg Azure) environment, including data transformation, monitoring and storage. Experience of Data leadership role, leading data teams to deliver modern solutions for data-driven organisations. Experience of planning, prioritising and communicating the work of a small team to balance long-term and immediate demands. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Communicating and Influencing Leadership Changing and Improving Seeing the Big Picture Working Together We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Communicating and Influencing Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Presentation at Interview will be assessed on the Technical Understanding (Expert) - assessed using the Head of Data Engineering Capability Framework - Programming and build (data engineering) (Expert) - We will assess your Technical Skills by using the Head of Data Engineering Framework - Presentation at Interview will be assessed on the Technical Skill Communicating between the technical and non-technical (Expert) - We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form: Presentation at Interview will be assessed on the Technical Understanding (Expert) - assessed using the Head of Data Engineering Capability Framework -
Specsavers is here to change lives through better sight and hearing by delivering outstanding value, being loved by every customer and creating the place where all colleagues are proud to belong. We are proud of how far we've come as a business, now we want to see you grow with us. Role Summary: We are currently looking for an experienced qualified lawyer with a strong background in corporate and contractual law. This person will work as part of a small team within Specsavers UK & ROI Legal department, providing detailed legal advice and guidance on a broad range of commercial and legal issues arising from the Group's UK & Ireland operations and Joint Venture businesses in the UK and Ireland. Key Responsibilities: Corporate and Contractual Law:Provide detailed legal advice on commercial contracts, including drafting, negotiating, and completing such contracts. Ensure all agreements align with company policies and legal requirements. Tender management and associated contractual processes may be involved. Joint Ventures:Provide legal support for joint venture arrangements, including drafting and reviewing associated documents and business transfer paperwork. Shareholder Litigation: Providing legal advice, and/or effective management of external solicitors, relating to a shareholder litigation (e.g. 'unfair prejudice'/s.994 Companies Act litigation) Company Secretarial:Possesses a good working knowledge and understanding of company procedures and the responsibilities of a Company Secretary and Company Director. This includes expertise in dividend declarations, managing internal restructures involving legal entities, and overseeing Joint Venture Agreements (JVA). Demonstrates proficiency in ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, maintaining corporate records, and facilitating effective communication between the board of directors and shareholders. Risk Management:Identify and mitigate legal risks within existing processes and new initiatives. Develop and implement effective processes and systems to manage these risks with an ability and level of comfort at running risk managed decisions and ownership of said decisions. Industry-specific Regulatory Compliance:Advise on industry-specific legislation (optics, ophthalmology, and audiology) as it relates to the Group's UK and ROI retail activities. Ensure compliance with relevant UK and ROI statutory and regulatory requirements. Stakeholder Relationships:Build strong relationships and trust with stakeholders across the organisation, from Board Director level down, offering clear and practical legal advice. Supporting the Legal Director - UK & ROI with any delegation of authority to attend and participate in OLT/ ALT meeting for general operational and commercial decision making. Project Support:Work as part of cross-functional project teams on new commercial initiatives, providing legal insights and support across a variety of potentially complex legal issues with minimal supervision. This may include leading or assisting with matters that are or could develop into highly visible / potentially brand sensitive issues. Strategic Corporate Projects:Provide specialist advice on and support the implementation of strategic corporate projects, as requested by the Legal Director - UK & ROI, particularly in relation to optics, audiology, and domiciliary sectors. Leadership and Communication: Provide leadership and work closely with the wider legal team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Act as a key advisor on corporate, compliance, and legal governance matters to senior management. Training and Policy Development:Assist in drafting and rolling out new policies and procedures, and provide training on legal and practical issues to improve business standards and reduce risk. Essential Skills and Experience: Admitted to practice as a lawyer in the UK or Guernsey. Previous in-house legal team experience. Significant post-qualification experience in corporate and contractual law. Experience of shareholder litigation (e.g. 'unfair prejudice'/s.994 Companies Act litigation) Experience in drafting and advising on joint venture contracts and structures. Experience of advising on commercial and trading issues arising from joint venture rights and obligations. Good working knowledge of UK and/or ROI employment law as it impacts joint venture commercial relationships. Experience and understanding of company secretarial law and procedure. Experience of team leadership and development of colleagues. Desirable Skills: Experience in the optics, ophthalmology, or audiology sectors. Experience in retail, healthcare, or FMCG businesses. Why Join Us?At Specsavers, we believe in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for growth. You will be part of a supportive and dynamic team, working in a fast-paced environment where your contributions make a real difference. If you are a proactive and experienced legal professional looking to take the next step in your career, apply now and we look forward to connecting with you.
Jul 27, 2025
Full time
Specsavers is here to change lives through better sight and hearing by delivering outstanding value, being loved by every customer and creating the place where all colleagues are proud to belong. We are proud of how far we've come as a business, now we want to see you grow with us. Role Summary: We are currently looking for an experienced qualified lawyer with a strong background in corporate and contractual law. This person will work as part of a small team within Specsavers UK & ROI Legal department, providing detailed legal advice and guidance on a broad range of commercial and legal issues arising from the Group's UK & Ireland operations and Joint Venture businesses in the UK and Ireland. Key Responsibilities: Corporate and Contractual Law:Provide detailed legal advice on commercial contracts, including drafting, negotiating, and completing such contracts. Ensure all agreements align with company policies and legal requirements. Tender management and associated contractual processes may be involved. Joint Ventures:Provide legal support for joint venture arrangements, including drafting and reviewing associated documents and business transfer paperwork. Shareholder Litigation: Providing legal advice, and/or effective management of external solicitors, relating to a shareholder litigation (e.g. 'unfair prejudice'/s.994 Companies Act litigation) Company Secretarial:Possesses a good working knowledge and understanding of company procedures and the responsibilities of a Company Secretary and Company Director. This includes expertise in dividend declarations, managing internal restructures involving legal entities, and overseeing Joint Venture Agreements (JVA). Demonstrates proficiency in ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, maintaining corporate records, and facilitating effective communication between the board of directors and shareholders. Risk Management:Identify and mitigate legal risks within existing processes and new initiatives. Develop and implement effective processes and systems to manage these risks with an ability and level of comfort at running risk managed decisions and ownership of said decisions. Industry-specific Regulatory Compliance:Advise on industry-specific legislation (optics, ophthalmology, and audiology) as it relates to the Group's UK and ROI retail activities. Ensure compliance with relevant UK and ROI statutory and regulatory requirements. Stakeholder Relationships:Build strong relationships and trust with stakeholders across the organisation, from Board Director level down, offering clear and practical legal advice. Supporting the Legal Director - UK & ROI with any delegation of authority to attend and participate in OLT/ ALT meeting for general operational and commercial decision making. Project Support:Work as part of cross-functional project teams on new commercial initiatives, providing legal insights and support across a variety of potentially complex legal issues with minimal supervision. This may include leading or assisting with matters that are or could develop into highly visible / potentially brand sensitive issues. Strategic Corporate Projects:Provide specialist advice on and support the implementation of strategic corporate projects, as requested by the Legal Director - UK & ROI, particularly in relation to optics, audiology, and domiciliary sectors. Leadership and Communication: Provide leadership and work closely with the wider legal team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Act as a key advisor on corporate, compliance, and legal governance matters to senior management. Training and Policy Development:Assist in drafting and rolling out new policies and procedures, and provide training on legal and practical issues to improve business standards and reduce risk. Essential Skills and Experience: Admitted to practice as a lawyer in the UK or Guernsey. Previous in-house legal team experience. Significant post-qualification experience in corporate and contractual law. Experience of shareholder litigation (e.g. 'unfair prejudice'/s.994 Companies Act litigation) Experience in drafting and advising on joint venture contracts and structures. Experience of advising on commercial and trading issues arising from joint venture rights and obligations. Good working knowledge of UK and/or ROI employment law as it impacts joint venture commercial relationships. Experience and understanding of company secretarial law and procedure. Experience of team leadership and development of colleagues. Desirable Skills: Experience in the optics, ophthalmology, or audiology sectors. Experience in retail, healthcare, or FMCG businesses. Why Join Us?At Specsavers, we believe in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for growth. You will be part of a supportive and dynamic team, working in a fast-paced environment where your contributions make a real difference. If you are a proactive and experienced legal professional looking to take the next step in your career, apply now and we look forward to connecting with you.
Head of Enterprise Data Engineering - FCDO - G6 London, Milton Keynes or East Kilbride - You will be required to work from this location in line with FCDO policies on Hybrid Working (minimum 60% in the office). About the job Job summary The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office pursues our national interests and projects the UK's role in the world. We promote the interests of British citizens, safeguard the UK's security, defend our values, reduce poverty and tackle global challenges with our international partners. We employ more than 17,000 staff in 179 countries and territories, across our diplomatic and development offices worldwide, which consists of 282 officially designated Posts. Our UK-based staff work in King Charles Street, London, Abercrombie House in East Kilbride and in Milton Keynes. Information and Digital Directorate (IDD) is responsible for delivering the Foreign Secretary's ambition to make the FCDO the most technologically integrated and innovative foreign ministry globally. This means harnessing digital, data, technology, IT security and information management to support the FCDO and UK Government partners on our platform to deliver our diplomatic, development and consular aims. All while keeping our people and information safe, especially from hostile actors. The work we do is varied - from historical analysis and library services to cyber protection, from information rights to global network management, from supporting staff in using the latest Microsoft toolsets, to creating corporate applications, harnessing AI and much more in line with the FCDO Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Strategy. The Directorate is made up of a wide range of talented staff and experts including specialist, contractors, home civil servants and diplomats who have served overseas. This role provides an exceptional opportunity for a data leader to make a difference in one of the most exciting parts of Government. We are looking for a Data Engineering leader with outstanding technical skills to improve the use of data to inform decisions in everything it does, as well as leading our approach to how we deliver analytics to users. You will be responsible for building data engineering capability across the entire FCDO by providing inspirational technical leadership and career development for your colleagues. You will do this whilst working alongside other senior team members to identify, plan, develop, and deliver data services and specific technical approaches for Data Engineers across the whole of the FCDO. You will lead the team responsible for production of key data products across our new Microsoft Azure based Data Platform and across other cloud-based data warehouses. You will work alongside others to provide coherent Enterprise Data Service across the organisation.You will have many opportunities to learn, deepening your technical expertise, understanding how an international organisation works across diplomacy and development and building your own personal leadership. You will have access to a great online learning platform and have opportunities to visit overseas offices (see more details below), attend industry events and network with data leaders in other government departments. Roles and Responsibilities The successful candidate will: Have delegated responsibility from Chief Digital Information Officer for setting the vision and strategy for developing the Data Engineering capability across FCDO.Setting the direction to build and strengthen professional capability and excellence in that domain, ensuring a consistent & coherent approach across all FCDO teams, product & service areas. Manage key pipelines and data engineering in our Azure Data and Analytics platform. Develop data pipelines from existing line of business systems and cloud platforms to build domain datasets for key users across the organisation. Support other services with domain specific data engineering needs on Oracle and Amazon Web Services (AWS) platforms. Work with the data architecture teams to design core data products and Data integration design. You will establish standards, keep them up to date and ensure adherence to them. Make evidenced based decisions on the best tools, platforms, services and content to support the wider profession. Facilitate staffcontribution towards building the professional community, raising the profile of specialist expertise and wider Government Digital and Data (GDD) and Cyber Profession within FCDO. Define the skills profile, practices, and expectations (including qualifications required at different grades) to inform recruitment, onboarding, retention, talent pipelines, diversification and the development of a professional development framework. Ensure appropriate representation at the Learning & Professional Development Co-ordinating Group. Oversee development of learning pathways, career pathways and capability assessment criteria, including for recruitment, to foster high performance, participate in moderation. Develop and embed quality of knowledge, standards and practice including skills reviews to inform Learning and Development as part of performance cycle. Work across UK Government and the international community to identify areas for collaboration, and promotion of success. Advise and consult for senior managers on questions relating to the profession. Provide occasional consulting support for programmes with performance issues or where a particular specialism is lacking or causing delivery issues. Contribute to workforce strategic planning & delivery. The FCDO operates an agile workforce. To facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require. Candidates who secure a role that is considered specialist/technical, may be required to affiliate to the relevant specialist network, if not already a member. You may be required to travel in the UK with possible travel abroad. This will include visiting our teams in our London, East Kilbride and Hanslope Park sites, a few times a year. If International travel is required, it will be less frequent involving only short visits to some missions and embassies once or twice a year. Person specification It is essential in your application that you provide evidence and proven examples in each of the following Minimum Criteria, the Behaviours, Experience and the Technical question as far as you are able to do so. These responses will be further developed and discussed with those candidates invited for interview. You must be a British Citizen at the time of application and, if invited to interview, you will need to bring proof of identity (British Passport/Driving Licence etc.) with you . This role requires you to attainDeveloped Vetting (DV) security clearance. For more information about this process,click here . Attaining DV will require you to have been resident in the UK for five of the last ten years. At least one year of this must have been a consecutive twelve-month period. Serving overseas with HM Forces, in some other official capacity as a representative of His Majesty's Government or having lived overseas as a result of your parents' or partner's Government employment counts as UK residency for the purposes of security clearances. Demonstrable track record of delivering the skills outlined in theHead of Data Engineering role in the Profession Capability Framework at Expert level. Practical senior leadership experience and deep technical and multi-cloud data expertise. Expert understanding of data platforms built on cloud (eg Azure) environment, including data transformation, monitoring and storage. Experience of Data leadership role, leading data teams to deliver modern solutions for data-driven organisations. Experience of planning, prioritising and communicating the work of a small team to balance long-term and immediate demands. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Communicating and Influencing Leadership Changing and Improving Seeing the Big Picture Working Together We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Communicating and Influencing Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Presentation at Interview will be assessed on the Technical Understanding (Expert) - assessed using the Head of Data Engineering Capability Framework - Programming and build (data engineering) (Expert) - We will assess your Technical Skills by using the Head of Data Engineering Framework - Presentation at Interview will be assessed on the Technical Skill Communicating between the technical and non-technical (Expert) - We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form: Presentation at Interview will be assessed on the Technical Understanding (Expert) - assessed using the Head of Data Engineering Capability Framework -
Jul 27, 2025
Full time
Head of Enterprise Data Engineering - FCDO - G6 London, Milton Keynes or East Kilbride - You will be required to work from this location in line with FCDO policies on Hybrid Working (minimum 60% in the office). About the job Job summary The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office pursues our national interests and projects the UK's role in the world. We promote the interests of British citizens, safeguard the UK's security, defend our values, reduce poverty and tackle global challenges with our international partners. We employ more than 17,000 staff in 179 countries and territories, across our diplomatic and development offices worldwide, which consists of 282 officially designated Posts. Our UK-based staff work in King Charles Street, London, Abercrombie House in East Kilbride and in Milton Keynes. Information and Digital Directorate (IDD) is responsible for delivering the Foreign Secretary's ambition to make the FCDO the most technologically integrated and innovative foreign ministry globally. This means harnessing digital, data, technology, IT security and information management to support the FCDO and UK Government partners on our platform to deliver our diplomatic, development and consular aims. All while keeping our people and information safe, especially from hostile actors. The work we do is varied - from historical analysis and library services to cyber protection, from information rights to global network management, from supporting staff in using the latest Microsoft toolsets, to creating corporate applications, harnessing AI and much more in line with the FCDO Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Strategy. The Directorate is made up of a wide range of talented staff and experts including specialist, contractors, home civil servants and diplomats who have served overseas. This role provides an exceptional opportunity for a data leader to make a difference in one of the most exciting parts of Government. We are looking for a Data Engineering leader with outstanding technical skills to improve the use of data to inform decisions in everything it does, as well as leading our approach to how we deliver analytics to users. You will be responsible for building data engineering capability across the entire FCDO by providing inspirational technical leadership and career development for your colleagues. You will do this whilst working alongside other senior team members to identify, plan, develop, and deliver data services and specific technical approaches for Data Engineers across the whole of the FCDO. You will lead the team responsible for production of key data products across our new Microsoft Azure based Data Platform and across other cloud-based data warehouses. You will work alongside others to provide coherent Enterprise Data Service across the organisation.You will have many opportunities to learn, deepening your technical expertise, understanding how an international organisation works across diplomacy and development and building your own personal leadership. You will have access to a great online learning platform and have opportunities to visit overseas offices (see more details below), attend industry events and network with data leaders in other government departments. Roles and Responsibilities The successful candidate will: Have delegated responsibility from Chief Digital Information Officer for setting the vision and strategy for developing the Data Engineering capability across FCDO.Setting the direction to build and strengthen professional capability and excellence in that domain, ensuring a consistent & coherent approach across all FCDO teams, product & service areas. Manage key pipelines and data engineering in our Azure Data and Analytics platform. Develop data pipelines from existing line of business systems and cloud platforms to build domain datasets for key users across the organisation. Support other services with domain specific data engineering needs on Oracle and Amazon Web Services (AWS) platforms. Work with the data architecture teams to design core data products and Data integration design. You will establish standards, keep them up to date and ensure adherence to them. Make evidenced based decisions on the best tools, platforms, services and content to support the wider profession. Facilitate staffcontribution towards building the professional community, raising the profile of specialist expertise and wider Government Digital and Data (GDD) and Cyber Profession within FCDO. Define the skills profile, practices, and expectations (including qualifications required at different grades) to inform recruitment, onboarding, retention, talent pipelines, diversification and the development of a professional development framework. Ensure appropriate representation at the Learning & Professional Development Co-ordinating Group. Oversee development of learning pathways, career pathways and capability assessment criteria, including for recruitment, to foster high performance, participate in moderation. Develop and embed quality of knowledge, standards and practice including skills reviews to inform Learning and Development as part of performance cycle. Work across UK Government and the international community to identify areas for collaboration, and promotion of success. Advise and consult for senior managers on questions relating to the profession. Provide occasional consulting support for programmes with performance issues or where a particular specialism is lacking or causing delivery issues. Contribute to workforce strategic planning & delivery. The FCDO operates an agile workforce. To facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require. Candidates who secure a role that is considered specialist/technical, may be required to affiliate to the relevant specialist network, if not already a member. You may be required to travel in the UK with possible travel abroad. This will include visiting our teams in our London, East Kilbride and Hanslope Park sites, a few times a year. If International travel is required, it will be less frequent involving only short visits to some missions and embassies once or twice a year. Person specification It is essential in your application that you provide evidence and proven examples in each of the following Minimum Criteria, the Behaviours, Experience and the Technical question as far as you are able to do so. These responses will be further developed and discussed with those candidates invited for interview. You must be a British Citizen at the time of application and, if invited to interview, you will need to bring proof of identity (British Passport/Driving Licence etc.) with you . This role requires you to attainDeveloped Vetting (DV) security clearance. For more information about this process,click here . Attaining DV will require you to have been resident in the UK for five of the last ten years. At least one year of this must have been a consecutive twelve-month period. Serving overseas with HM Forces, in some other official capacity as a representative of His Majesty's Government or having lived overseas as a result of your parents' or partner's Government employment counts as UK residency for the purposes of security clearances. Demonstrable track record of delivering the skills outlined in theHead of Data Engineering role in the Profession Capability Framework at Expert level. Practical senior leadership experience and deep technical and multi-cloud data expertise. Expert understanding of data platforms built on cloud (eg Azure) environment, including data transformation, monitoring and storage. Experience of Data leadership role, leading data teams to deliver modern solutions for data-driven organisations. Experience of planning, prioritising and communicating the work of a small team to balance long-term and immediate demands. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Communicating and Influencing Leadership Changing and Improving Seeing the Big Picture Working Together We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Communicating and Influencing Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Presentation at Interview will be assessed on the Technical Understanding (Expert) - assessed using the Head of Data Engineering Capability Framework - Programming and build (data engineering) (Expert) - We will assess your Technical Skills by using the Head of Data Engineering Framework - Presentation at Interview will be assessed on the Technical Skill Communicating between the technical and non-technical (Expert) - We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form: Presentation at Interview will be assessed on the Technical Understanding (Expert) - assessed using the Head of Data Engineering Capability Framework -
Specsavers is here to change lives through better sight and hearing by delivering outstanding value, being loved by every customer and creating the place where all colleagues are proud to belong. We are proud of how far we've come as a business, now we want to see you grow with us. Role Summary: We are currently looking for an experienced qualified lawyer with a strong background in corporate and contractual law. This person will work as part of a small team within Specsavers UK & ROI Legal department, providing detailed legal advice and guidance on a broad range of commercial and legal issues arising from the Group's UK & Ireland operations and Joint Venture businesses in the UK and Ireland. Key Responsibilities: Corporate and Contractual Law:Provide detailed legal advice on commercial contracts, including drafting, negotiating, and completing such contracts. Ensure all agreements align with company policies and legal requirements. Tender management and associated contractual processes may be involved. Joint Ventures:Provide legal support for joint venture arrangements, including drafting and reviewing associated documents and business transfer paperwork. Shareholder Litigation: Providing legal advice, and/or effective management of external solicitors, relating to a shareholder litigation (e.g. 'unfair prejudice'/s.994 Companies Act litigation) Company Secretarial:Possesses a good working knowledge and understanding of company procedures and the responsibilities of a Company Secretary and Company Director. This includes expertise in dividend declarations, managing internal restructures involving legal entities, and overseeing Joint Venture Agreements (JVA). Demonstrates proficiency in ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, maintaining corporate records, and facilitating effective communication between the board of directors and shareholders. Risk Management:Identify and mitigate legal risks within existing processes and new initiatives. Develop and implement effective processes and systems to manage these risks with an ability and level of comfort at running risk managed decisions and ownership of said decisions. Industry-specific Regulatory Compliance:Advise on industry-specific legislation (optics, ophthalmology, and audiology) as it relates to the Group's UK and ROI retail activities. Ensure compliance with relevant UK and ROI statutory and regulatory requirements. Stakeholder Relationships:Build strong relationships and trust with stakeholders across the organisation, from Board Director level down, offering clear and practical legal advice. Supporting the Legal Director - UK & ROI with any delegation of authority to attend and participate in OLT/ ALT meeting for general operational and commercial decision making. Project Support:Work as part of cross-functional project teams on new commercial initiatives, providing legal insights and support across a variety of potentially complex legal issues with minimal supervision. This may include leading or assisting with matters that are or could develop into highly visible / potentially brand sensitive issues. Strategic Corporate Projects:Provide specialist advice on and support the implementation of strategic corporate projects, as requested by the Legal Director - UK & ROI, particularly in relation to optics, audiology, and domiciliary sectors. Leadership and Communication: Provide leadership and work closely with the wider legal team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Act as a key advisor on corporate, compliance, and legal governance matters to senior management. Training and Policy Development:Assist in drafting and rolling out new policies and procedures, and provide training on legal and practical issues to improve business standards and reduce risk. Essential Skills and Experience: Admitted to practice as a lawyer in the UK or Guernsey. Previous in-house legal team experience. Significant post-qualification experience in corporate and contractual law. Experience of shareholder litigation (e.g. 'unfair prejudice'/s.994 Companies Act litigation) Experience in drafting and advising on joint venture contracts and structures. Experience of advising on commercial and trading issues arising from joint venture rights and obligations. Good working knowledge of UK and/or ROI employment law as it impacts joint venture commercial relationships. Experience and understanding of company secretarial law and procedure. Experience of team leadership and development of colleagues. Desirable Skills: Experience in the optics, ophthalmology, or audiology sectors. Experience in retail, healthcare, or FMCG businesses. Why Join Us?At Specsavers, we believe in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for growth. You will be part of a supportive and dynamic team, working in a fast-paced environment where your contributions make a real difference. If you are a proactive and experienced legal professional looking to take the next step in your career, apply now and we look forward to connecting with you.
Jul 27, 2025
Full time
Specsavers is here to change lives through better sight and hearing by delivering outstanding value, being loved by every customer and creating the place where all colleagues are proud to belong. We are proud of how far we've come as a business, now we want to see you grow with us. Role Summary: We are currently looking for an experienced qualified lawyer with a strong background in corporate and contractual law. This person will work as part of a small team within Specsavers UK & ROI Legal department, providing detailed legal advice and guidance on a broad range of commercial and legal issues arising from the Group's UK & Ireland operations and Joint Venture businesses in the UK and Ireland. Key Responsibilities: Corporate and Contractual Law:Provide detailed legal advice on commercial contracts, including drafting, negotiating, and completing such contracts. Ensure all agreements align with company policies and legal requirements. Tender management and associated contractual processes may be involved. Joint Ventures:Provide legal support for joint venture arrangements, including drafting and reviewing associated documents and business transfer paperwork. Shareholder Litigation: Providing legal advice, and/or effective management of external solicitors, relating to a shareholder litigation (e.g. 'unfair prejudice'/s.994 Companies Act litigation) Company Secretarial:Possesses a good working knowledge and understanding of company procedures and the responsibilities of a Company Secretary and Company Director. This includes expertise in dividend declarations, managing internal restructures involving legal entities, and overseeing Joint Venture Agreements (JVA). Demonstrates proficiency in ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, maintaining corporate records, and facilitating effective communication between the board of directors and shareholders. Risk Management:Identify and mitigate legal risks within existing processes and new initiatives. Develop and implement effective processes and systems to manage these risks with an ability and level of comfort at running risk managed decisions and ownership of said decisions. Industry-specific Regulatory Compliance:Advise on industry-specific legislation (optics, ophthalmology, and audiology) as it relates to the Group's UK and ROI retail activities. Ensure compliance with relevant UK and ROI statutory and regulatory requirements. Stakeholder Relationships:Build strong relationships and trust with stakeholders across the organisation, from Board Director level down, offering clear and practical legal advice. Supporting the Legal Director - UK & ROI with any delegation of authority to attend and participate in OLT/ ALT meeting for general operational and commercial decision making. Project Support:Work as part of cross-functional project teams on new commercial initiatives, providing legal insights and support across a variety of potentially complex legal issues with minimal supervision. This may include leading or assisting with matters that are or could develop into highly visible / potentially brand sensitive issues. Strategic Corporate Projects:Provide specialist advice on and support the implementation of strategic corporate projects, as requested by the Legal Director - UK & ROI, particularly in relation to optics, audiology, and domiciliary sectors. Leadership and Communication: Provide leadership and work closely with the wider legal team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Act as a key advisor on corporate, compliance, and legal governance matters to senior management. Training and Policy Development:Assist in drafting and rolling out new policies and procedures, and provide training on legal and practical issues to improve business standards and reduce risk. Essential Skills and Experience: Admitted to practice as a lawyer in the UK or Guernsey. Previous in-house legal team experience. Significant post-qualification experience in corporate and contractual law. Experience of shareholder litigation (e.g. 'unfair prejudice'/s.994 Companies Act litigation) Experience in drafting and advising on joint venture contracts and structures. Experience of advising on commercial and trading issues arising from joint venture rights and obligations. Good working knowledge of UK and/or ROI employment law as it impacts joint venture commercial relationships. Experience and understanding of company secretarial law and procedure. Experience of team leadership and development of colleagues. Desirable Skills: Experience in the optics, ophthalmology, or audiology sectors. Experience in retail, healthcare, or FMCG businesses. Why Join Us?At Specsavers, we believe in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for growth. You will be part of a supportive and dynamic team, working in a fast-paced environment where your contributions make a real difference. If you are a proactive and experienced legal professional looking to take the next step in your career, apply now and we look forward to connecting with you.
We're on a mission to make money work for everyone. We're waving goodbye to the complicated and confusing ways of traditional banking. With our hot coral cards and get-paid-early feature, combined with financial education on social media and our award winning customer service, we have a long history of creating magical moments for our customers! We're not about selling products - we want to solve problems and change lives through Monzo ️ We're looking for a Principal Legal Counsel - Corporate Legal, to join our team at Monzo and help us build one of the best, most innovative banks in the world. At Monzo, our legal and company secretarial teams work as one united function - the Legal and Board Governance collective. In your role as Principal Legal Counsel - Corporate, you will report directly to Monzo's Group Head of Corporate Legal and work alongside other lawyers and the board governance team to provide first rate corporate legal advice and support in connection with a variety of corporate transactions and in preparation for Monzo's future as it scales globally. You'll work closely and collaboratively with Monzo's Group Head of Corporate Legal, Monzo's Group General Counsel and Company Secretary, and the other members of the Group Corporate Legal team to provide strategic corporate law advice and commercial insights and solutions to the Monzo Group as a whole and its subsidiary entities in the following areas: General corporate law and corporate governance compliance to support and meet Group private entity and future public entity requirements Capital markets and Group disclosure related advice. Capital Raising including primary and secondary raising advice working closely with the Investor Relations and Group finance function Group M&A and corporate development legal advice working closely with Monzo's group strategy and corporate development team Advice to the Reward and Remuneration functions on the corporate and governance implications associated with stock option issuance and other corporate governance aspects of reward. Advice to the Group Finance function to support the preparation of Monzo Group Consolidated Annual Report & Accounts. You'll work proactively with Monzo's Group Head of Corporate Legal to scale a high performing corporate legal advisory function, deliver a range of exciting and high-profile enterprise-wide corporate transactions, and drive impact and achieve our collective goals. You'll work closely in collaboration with Monzo's Group Head of Corporate Legal and other members of the Group Corporate Legal team to prepare, review and negotiate a broad range of corporate agreements and documents in connection with a variety of corporate activities for the Monzo Group as a whole and its subsidiary entities. You'll be a trusted advisor and will work proactively and collaboratively with other relevant stakeholders and teams across the Monzo Group, including the Board Governance, Finance, Tax, Investor Relations, Risk & Compliance, People, Reward, and Operations teams. You'll work with Monzo's Group Head of Corporate Legal, other members of the Group Corporate Legal team and, where relevant, the Risk & Compliance function to lead, evolve and adapt suitable corporate legal processes and procedures, as well as legal and governance risk management policies and frameworks relevant to private and public company status within the enterprise risk framework of the Monzo Group as a whole. You'll work with the Legal and Board Governance collective to improve the commercial management of the activities of the Group Corporate legal team, including through identifying suitable technology solutions to streamline workflows, optimise processes and work efficiencies, and increase scalability. You'll proactively manage relationships with external suppliers and law firms to enhance processes around budget and cost management to ensure we are optimising our spend and extracting best value while delivering top-quality legal support. You are a technically excellent and experienced corporate lawyer as well as being a strong communicator and collaborator (min 7 years of post-qualification experience (PQE . You have a strong background advising on corporate and corporate governance rules and regulations, and you are skilled at coordinating a broad range of corporate transactions and complex corporate legal matters in the UK, EU, and/or US, within both private and listed company environments. You are a good communicator who can provide clear, precise, and practical legal advice, effectively articulating what is relevant and important in a concise manner. You can take a position on key issues, present persuasive recommendations, and constructively drive consensus among stakeholders. You have excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise and work effectively and independently under tight deadlines across multiple projects. You have excellent interpersonal and team player skills and are experienced in working across a network of cross-functional stakeholders to collaboratively solve problems. You are a strategic thinker and a keen problem solver, skilled at assessing risk and recommending solutions that balance commercial and risk considerations. You think ahead, anticipate relevant challenges and questions, set clear objectives, and find effective solutions. You bring energy and presence and excel at building open, trusting relationships across all levels of the organisation, including the Board and C-suite levels, in global or international settings. You have a dynamic and entrepreneurial approach and are comfortable with the ambiguity of a fast-paced and rapidly-evolving environment. You are proactive, take initiative to broaden your knowledge, and are passionate about the intersection of banking and technology and the transformation unfolding in consumer finance. You are excited to join us for the next stage of our journey at Monzo! The interview process: Our interview process involves 3 main stages: Full loop: Technical, Behavioural and Leadership Interviews Our average process takes around 3-4 weeks but we will always work around your availability. You will have the chance to speak to our recruitment team at various points during your process but if you do have any specific questions ahead of this please contact us on What's in it for you: ️ We can help you relocate to the UK We can sponsor visas We offer flexible working hours and trust you to work enough hours to do your job well, at times that suit you and your team. Learning budget of £1,000 a year for books, training courses and conferences And much more, see our full list of benefits here Equal opportunities for everyone Diversity and inclusion are a priority for us and we're making sure we have lots of support for all of our people to grow at Monzo. At Monzo, we're embracing diversity by fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us. This is integral to our mission of making money work for everyone. You can read more in our blog , 2024 Diversity and Inclusion Report and 2024 Gender Pay Gap Report. We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status. If you have a preferred name, please use it to apply. We don't need full or birth names at application stage Apply for this job indicates a required field First Name Last Name Email Phone Resume/CV Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Select A US Person is defined as someone who: was born in the United States (US) has at least 1 parent who was born in the US is a naturalised citizen of the US is a green card holder is a US tax resident Keeping your data safe is really important to us. Select Please confirm your UK Right to Work status. Select We legally have to verify your Right to Work in the UK before you can start working for us. We're asking for this information now so we know later what type of right to work check we need to do. Your answer to this question won't affect the outcome of your application, unless you'd need visa sponsorship but are applying to a role we can't sponsor. If you'd like to, please share your preferred pronouns (eg. they/them/theirs, she/her/hers). If you'd like to, please spell out your name how it's pronounced so we know how to say it. Identity survey Our goal at Monzo is to make money work for everyone. To do that, working at Monzo must work for everyone. We want to create an equitable, engaged and innovative workplace which gives people from all backgrounds the support they need to thrive and grow. Making Monzo work for everyone starts right at the beginning of every Monzonaut's journey: when they apply to work here. This demographic survey will help us better understand the people who apply to work at Monzo. It'll help us see how different groups progress through our hiring process, and where we need to make improvements to be more inclusive. If you choose to fill it out, all of the information you give us is: . click apply for full job details
Jul 27, 2025
Full time
We're on a mission to make money work for everyone. We're waving goodbye to the complicated and confusing ways of traditional banking. With our hot coral cards and get-paid-early feature, combined with financial education on social media and our award winning customer service, we have a long history of creating magical moments for our customers! We're not about selling products - we want to solve problems and change lives through Monzo ️ We're looking for a Principal Legal Counsel - Corporate Legal, to join our team at Monzo and help us build one of the best, most innovative banks in the world. At Monzo, our legal and company secretarial teams work as one united function - the Legal and Board Governance collective. In your role as Principal Legal Counsel - Corporate, you will report directly to Monzo's Group Head of Corporate Legal and work alongside other lawyers and the board governance team to provide first rate corporate legal advice and support in connection with a variety of corporate transactions and in preparation for Monzo's future as it scales globally. You'll work closely and collaboratively with Monzo's Group Head of Corporate Legal, Monzo's Group General Counsel and Company Secretary, and the other members of the Group Corporate Legal team to provide strategic corporate law advice and commercial insights and solutions to the Monzo Group as a whole and its subsidiary entities in the following areas: General corporate law and corporate governance compliance to support and meet Group private entity and future public entity requirements Capital markets and Group disclosure related advice. Capital Raising including primary and secondary raising advice working closely with the Investor Relations and Group finance function Group M&A and corporate development legal advice working closely with Monzo's group strategy and corporate development team Advice to the Reward and Remuneration functions on the corporate and governance implications associated with stock option issuance and other corporate governance aspects of reward. Advice to the Group Finance function to support the preparation of Monzo Group Consolidated Annual Report & Accounts. You'll work proactively with Monzo's Group Head of Corporate Legal to scale a high performing corporate legal advisory function, deliver a range of exciting and high-profile enterprise-wide corporate transactions, and drive impact and achieve our collective goals. You'll work closely in collaboration with Monzo's Group Head of Corporate Legal and other members of the Group Corporate Legal team to prepare, review and negotiate a broad range of corporate agreements and documents in connection with a variety of corporate activities for the Monzo Group as a whole and its subsidiary entities. You'll be a trusted advisor and will work proactively and collaboratively with other relevant stakeholders and teams across the Monzo Group, including the Board Governance, Finance, Tax, Investor Relations, Risk & Compliance, People, Reward, and Operations teams. You'll work with Monzo's Group Head of Corporate Legal, other members of the Group Corporate Legal team and, where relevant, the Risk & Compliance function to lead, evolve and adapt suitable corporate legal processes and procedures, as well as legal and governance risk management policies and frameworks relevant to private and public company status within the enterprise risk framework of the Monzo Group as a whole. You'll work with the Legal and Board Governance collective to improve the commercial management of the activities of the Group Corporate legal team, including through identifying suitable technology solutions to streamline workflows, optimise processes and work efficiencies, and increase scalability. You'll proactively manage relationships with external suppliers and law firms to enhance processes around budget and cost management to ensure we are optimising our spend and extracting best value while delivering top-quality legal support. You are a technically excellent and experienced corporate lawyer as well as being a strong communicator and collaborator (min 7 years of post-qualification experience (PQE . You have a strong background advising on corporate and corporate governance rules and regulations, and you are skilled at coordinating a broad range of corporate transactions and complex corporate legal matters in the UK, EU, and/or US, within both private and listed company environments. You are a good communicator who can provide clear, precise, and practical legal advice, effectively articulating what is relevant and important in a concise manner. You can take a position on key issues, present persuasive recommendations, and constructively drive consensus among stakeholders. You have excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise and work effectively and independently under tight deadlines across multiple projects. You have excellent interpersonal and team player skills and are experienced in working across a network of cross-functional stakeholders to collaboratively solve problems. You are a strategic thinker and a keen problem solver, skilled at assessing risk and recommending solutions that balance commercial and risk considerations. You think ahead, anticipate relevant challenges and questions, set clear objectives, and find effective solutions. You bring energy and presence and excel at building open, trusting relationships across all levels of the organisation, including the Board and C-suite levels, in global or international settings. You have a dynamic and entrepreneurial approach and are comfortable with the ambiguity of a fast-paced and rapidly-evolving environment. You are proactive, take initiative to broaden your knowledge, and are passionate about the intersection of banking and technology and the transformation unfolding in consumer finance. You are excited to join us for the next stage of our journey at Monzo! The interview process: Our interview process involves 3 main stages: Full loop: Technical, Behavioural and Leadership Interviews Our average process takes around 3-4 weeks but we will always work around your availability. You will have the chance to speak to our recruitment team at various points during your process but if you do have any specific questions ahead of this please contact us on What's in it for you: ️ We can help you relocate to the UK We can sponsor visas We offer flexible working hours and trust you to work enough hours to do your job well, at times that suit you and your team. Learning budget of £1,000 a year for books, training courses and conferences And much more, see our full list of benefits here Equal opportunities for everyone Diversity and inclusion are a priority for us and we're making sure we have lots of support for all of our people to grow at Monzo. At Monzo, we're embracing diversity by fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us. This is integral to our mission of making money work for everyone. You can read more in our blog , 2024 Diversity and Inclusion Report and 2024 Gender Pay Gap Report. We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status. If you have a preferred name, please use it to apply. We don't need full or birth names at application stage Apply for this job indicates a required field First Name Last Name Email Phone Resume/CV Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Select A US Person is defined as someone who: was born in the United States (US) has at least 1 parent who was born in the US is a naturalised citizen of the US is a green card holder is a US tax resident Keeping your data safe is really important to us. Select Please confirm your UK Right to Work status. Select We legally have to verify your Right to Work in the UK before you can start working for us. We're asking for this information now so we know later what type of right to work check we need to do. Your answer to this question won't affect the outcome of your application, unless you'd need visa sponsorship but are applying to a role we can't sponsor. If you'd like to, please share your preferred pronouns (eg. they/them/theirs, she/her/hers). If you'd like to, please spell out your name how it's pronounced so we know how to say it. Identity survey Our goal at Monzo is to make money work for everyone. To do that, working at Monzo must work for everyone. We want to create an equitable, engaged and innovative workplace which gives people from all backgrounds the support they need to thrive and grow. Making Monzo work for everyone starts right at the beginning of every Monzonaut's journey: when they apply to work here. This demographic survey will help us better understand the people who apply to work at Monzo. It'll help us see how different groups progress through our hiring process, and where we need to make improvements to be more inclusive. If you choose to fill it out, all of the information you give us is: . click apply for full job details
Specsavers is here to change lives through better sight and hearing by delivering outstanding value, being loved by every customer and creating the place where all colleagues are proud to belong. We are proud of how far we've come as a business, now we want to see you grow with us. Role Summary: We are currently looking for an experienced qualified lawyer with a strong background in corporate and contractual law. This person will work as part of a small team within Specsavers UK & ROI Legal department, providing detailed legal advice and guidance on a broad range of commercial and legal issues arising from the Group's UK & Ireland operations and Joint Venture businesses in the UK and Ireland. Key Responsibilities: Corporate and Contractual Law:Provide detailed legal advice on commercial contracts, including drafting, negotiating, and completing such contracts. Ensure all agreements align with company policies and legal requirements. Tender management and associated contractual processes may be involved. Joint Ventures:Provide legal support for joint venture arrangements, including drafting and reviewing associated documents and business transfer paperwork. Shareholder Litigation: Providing legal advice, and/or effective management of external solicitors, relating to a shareholder litigation (e.g. 'unfair prejudice'/s.994 Companies Act litigation) Company Secretarial:Possesses a good working knowledge and understanding of company procedures and the responsibilities of a Company Secretary and Company Director. This includes expertise in dividend declarations, managing internal restructures involving legal entities, and overseeing Joint Venture Agreements (JVA). Demonstrates proficiency in ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, maintaining corporate records, and facilitating effective communication between the board of directors and shareholders. Risk Management:Identify and mitigate legal risks within existing processes and new initiatives. Develop and implement effective processes and systems to manage these risks with an ability and level of comfort at running risk managed decisions and ownership of said decisions. Industry-specific Regulatory Compliance:Advise on industry-specific legislation (optics, ophthalmology, and audiology) as it relates to the Group's UK and ROI retail activities. Ensure compliance with relevant UK and ROI statutory and regulatory requirements. Stakeholder Relationships:Build strong relationships and trust with stakeholders across the organisation, from Board Director level down, offering clear and practical legal advice. Supporting the Legal Director - UK & ROI with any delegation of authority to attend and participate in OLT/ ALT meeting for general operational and commercial decision making. Project Support:Work as part of cross-functional project teams on new commercial initiatives, providing legal insights and support across a variety of potentially complex legal issues with minimal supervision. This may include leading or assisting with matters that are or could develop into highly visible / potentially brand sensitive issues. Strategic Corporate Projects:Provide specialist advice on and support the implementation of strategic corporate projects, as requested by the Legal Director - UK & ROI, particularly in relation to optics, audiology, and domiciliary sectors. Leadership and Communication: Provide leadership and work closely with the wider legal team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Act as a key advisor on corporate, compliance, and legal governance matters to senior management. Training and Policy Development:Assist in drafting and rolling out new policies and procedures, and provide training on legal and practical issues to improve business standards and reduce risk. Essential Skills and Experience: Admitted to practice as a lawyer in the UK or Guernsey. Previous in-house legal team experience. Significant post-qualification experience in corporate and contractual law. Experience of shareholder litigation (e.g. 'unfair prejudice'/s.994 Companies Act litigation) Experience in drafting and advising on joint venture contracts and structures. Experience of advising on commercial and trading issues arising from joint venture rights and obligations. Good working knowledge of UK and/or ROI employment law as it impacts joint venture commercial relationships. Experience and understanding of company secretarial law and procedure. Experience of team leadership and development of colleagues. Desirable Skills: Experience in the optics, ophthalmology, or audiology sectors. Experience in retail, healthcare, or FMCG businesses. Why Join Us?At Specsavers, we believe in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for growth. You will be part of a supportive and dynamic team, working in a fast-paced environment where your contributions make a real difference. If you are a proactive and experienced legal professional looking to take the next step in your career, apply now and we look forward to connecting with you.
Jul 27, 2025
Full time
Specsavers is here to change lives through better sight and hearing by delivering outstanding value, being loved by every customer and creating the place where all colleagues are proud to belong. We are proud of how far we've come as a business, now we want to see you grow with us. Role Summary: We are currently looking for an experienced qualified lawyer with a strong background in corporate and contractual law. This person will work as part of a small team within Specsavers UK & ROI Legal department, providing detailed legal advice and guidance on a broad range of commercial and legal issues arising from the Group's UK & Ireland operations and Joint Venture businesses in the UK and Ireland. Key Responsibilities: Corporate and Contractual Law:Provide detailed legal advice on commercial contracts, including drafting, negotiating, and completing such contracts. Ensure all agreements align with company policies and legal requirements. Tender management and associated contractual processes may be involved. Joint Ventures:Provide legal support for joint venture arrangements, including drafting and reviewing associated documents and business transfer paperwork. Shareholder Litigation: Providing legal advice, and/or effective management of external solicitors, relating to a shareholder litigation (e.g. 'unfair prejudice'/s.994 Companies Act litigation) Company Secretarial:Possesses a good working knowledge and understanding of company procedures and the responsibilities of a Company Secretary and Company Director. This includes expertise in dividend declarations, managing internal restructures involving legal entities, and overseeing Joint Venture Agreements (JVA). Demonstrates proficiency in ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, maintaining corporate records, and facilitating effective communication between the board of directors and shareholders. Risk Management:Identify and mitigate legal risks within existing processes and new initiatives. Develop and implement effective processes and systems to manage these risks with an ability and level of comfort at running risk managed decisions and ownership of said decisions. Industry-specific Regulatory Compliance:Advise on industry-specific legislation (optics, ophthalmology, and audiology) as it relates to the Group's UK and ROI retail activities. Ensure compliance with relevant UK and ROI statutory and regulatory requirements. Stakeholder Relationships:Build strong relationships and trust with stakeholders across the organisation, from Board Director level down, offering clear and practical legal advice. Supporting the Legal Director - UK & ROI with any delegation of authority to attend and participate in OLT/ ALT meeting for general operational and commercial decision making. Project Support:Work as part of cross-functional project teams on new commercial initiatives, providing legal insights and support across a variety of potentially complex legal issues with minimal supervision. This may include leading or assisting with matters that are or could develop into highly visible / potentially brand sensitive issues. Strategic Corporate Projects:Provide specialist advice on and support the implementation of strategic corporate projects, as requested by the Legal Director - UK & ROI, particularly in relation to optics, audiology, and domiciliary sectors. Leadership and Communication: Provide leadership and work closely with the wider legal team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Act as a key advisor on corporate, compliance, and legal governance matters to senior management. Training and Policy Development:Assist in drafting and rolling out new policies and procedures, and provide training on legal and practical issues to improve business standards and reduce risk. Essential Skills and Experience: Admitted to practice as a lawyer in the UK or Guernsey. Previous in-house legal team experience. Significant post-qualification experience in corporate and contractual law. Experience of shareholder litigation (e.g. 'unfair prejudice'/s.994 Companies Act litigation) Experience in drafting and advising on joint venture contracts and structures. Experience of advising on commercial and trading issues arising from joint venture rights and obligations. Good working knowledge of UK and/or ROI employment law as it impacts joint venture commercial relationships. Experience and understanding of company secretarial law and procedure. Experience of team leadership and development of colleagues. Desirable Skills: Experience in the optics, ophthalmology, or audiology sectors. Experience in retail, healthcare, or FMCG businesses. Why Join Us?At Specsavers, we believe in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for growth. You will be part of a supportive and dynamic team, working in a fast-paced environment where your contributions make a real difference. If you are a proactive and experienced legal professional looking to take the next step in your career, apply now and we look forward to connecting with you.
Head of Enterprise Data Engineering - FCDO - G6 London, Milton Keynes or East Kilbride - You will be required to work from this location in line with FCDO policies on Hybrid Working (minimum 60% in the office). About the job Job summary The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office pursues our national interests and projects the UK's role in the world. We promote the interests of British citizens, safeguard the UK's security, defend our values, reduce poverty and tackle global challenges with our international partners. We employ more than 17,000 staff in 179 countries and territories, across our diplomatic and development offices worldwide, which consists of 282 officially designated Posts. Our UK-based staff work in King Charles Street, London, Abercrombie House in East Kilbride and in Milton Keynes. Information and Digital Directorate (IDD) is responsible for delivering the Foreign Secretary's ambition to make the FCDO the most technologically integrated and innovative foreign ministry globally. This means harnessing digital, data, technology, IT security and information management to support the FCDO and UK Government partners on our platform to deliver our diplomatic, development and consular aims. All while keeping our people and information safe, especially from hostile actors. The work we do is varied - from historical analysis and library services to cyber protection, from information rights to global network management, from supporting staff in using the latest Microsoft toolsets, to creating corporate applications, harnessing AI and much more in line with the FCDO Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Strategy. The Directorate is made up of a wide range of talented staff and experts including specialist, contractors, home civil servants and diplomats who have served overseas. This role provides an exceptional opportunity for a data leader to make a difference in one of the most exciting parts of Government. We are looking for a Data Engineering leader with outstanding technical skills to improve the use of data to inform decisions in everything it does, as well as leading our approach to how we deliver analytics to users. You will be responsible for building data engineering capability across the entire FCDO by providing inspirational technical leadership and career development for your colleagues. You will do this whilst working alongside other senior team members to identify, plan, develop, and deliver data services and specific technical approaches for Data Engineers across the whole of the FCDO. You will lead the team responsible for production of key data products across our new Microsoft Azure based Data Platform and across other cloud-based data warehouses. You will work alongside others to provide coherent Enterprise Data Service across the organisation.You will have many opportunities to learn, deepening your technical expertise, understanding how an international organisation works across diplomacy and development and building your own personal leadership. You will have access to a great online learning platform and have opportunities to visit overseas offices (see more details below), attend industry events and network with data leaders in other government departments. Roles and Responsibilities The successful candidate will: Have delegated responsibility from Chief Digital Information Officer for setting the vision and strategy for developing the Data Engineering capability across FCDO.Setting the direction to build and strengthen professional capability and excellence in that domain, ensuring a consistent & coherent approach across all FCDO teams, product & service areas. Manage key pipelines and data engineering in our Azure Data and Analytics platform. Develop data pipelines from existing line of business systems and cloud platforms to build domain datasets for key users across the organisation. Support other services with domain specific data engineering needs on Oracle and Amazon Web Services (AWS) platforms. Work with the data architecture teams to design core data products and Data integration design. You will establish standards, keep them up to date and ensure adherence to them. Make evidenced based decisions on the best tools, platforms, services and content to support the wider profession. Facilitate staffcontribution towards building the professional community, raising the profile of specialist expertise and wider Government Digital and Data (GDD) and Cyber Profession within FCDO. Define the skills profile, practices, and expectations (including qualifications required at different grades) to inform recruitment, onboarding, retention, talent pipelines, diversification and the development of a professional development framework. Ensure appropriate representation at the Learning & Professional Development Co-ordinating Group. Oversee development of learning pathways, career pathways and capability assessment criteria, including for recruitment, to foster high performance, participate in moderation. Develop and embed quality of knowledge, standards and practice including skills reviews to inform Learning and Development as part of performance cycle. Work across UK Government and the international community to identify areas for collaboration, and promotion of success. Advise and consult for senior managers on questions relating to the profession. Provide occasional consulting support for programmes with performance issues or where a particular specialism is lacking or causing delivery issues. Contribute to workforce strategic planning & delivery. The FCDO operates an agile workforce. To facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require. Candidates who secure a role that is considered specialist/technical, may be required to affiliate to the relevant specialist network, if not already a member. You may be required to travel in the UK with possible travel abroad. This will include visiting our teams in our London, East Kilbride and Hanslope Park sites, a few times a year. If International travel is required, it will be less frequent involving only short visits to some missions and embassies once or twice a year. Person specification It is essential in your application that you provide evidence and proven examples in each of the following Minimum Criteria, the Behaviours, Experience and the Technical question as far as you are able to do so. These responses will be further developed and discussed with those candidates invited for interview. You must be a British Citizen at the time of application and, if invited to interview, you will need to bring proof of identity (British Passport/Driving Licence etc.) with you . This role requires you to attainDeveloped Vetting (DV) security clearance. For more information about this process,click here . Attaining DV will require you to have been resident in the UK for five of the last ten years. At least one year of this must have been a consecutive twelve-month period. Serving overseas with HM Forces, in some other official capacity as a representative of His Majesty's Government or having lived overseas as a result of your parents' or partner's Government employment counts as UK residency for the purposes of security clearances. Demonstrable track record of delivering the skills outlined in theHead of Data Engineering role in the Profession Capability Framework at Expert level. Practical senior leadership experience and deep technical and multi-cloud data expertise. Expert understanding of data platforms built on cloud (eg Azure) environment, including data transformation, monitoring and storage. Experience of Data leadership role, leading data teams to deliver modern solutions for data-driven organisations. Experience of planning, prioritising and communicating the work of a small team to balance long-term and immediate demands. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Communicating and Influencing Leadership Changing and Improving Seeing the Big Picture Working Together We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Communicating and Influencing Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Presentation at Interview will be assessed on the Technical Understanding (Expert) - assessed using the Head of Data Engineering Capability Framework - Programming and build (data engineering) (Expert) - We will assess your Technical Skills by using the Head of Data Engineering Framework - Presentation at Interview will be assessed on the Technical Skill Communicating between the technical and non-technical (Expert) - We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form: Presentation at Interview will be assessed on the Technical Understanding (Expert) - assessed using the Head of Data Engineering Capability Framework -
Jul 27, 2025
Full time
Head of Enterprise Data Engineering - FCDO - G6 London, Milton Keynes or East Kilbride - You will be required to work from this location in line with FCDO policies on Hybrid Working (minimum 60% in the office). About the job Job summary The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office pursues our national interests and projects the UK's role in the world. We promote the interests of British citizens, safeguard the UK's security, defend our values, reduce poverty and tackle global challenges with our international partners. We employ more than 17,000 staff in 179 countries and territories, across our diplomatic and development offices worldwide, which consists of 282 officially designated Posts. Our UK-based staff work in King Charles Street, London, Abercrombie House in East Kilbride and in Milton Keynes. Information and Digital Directorate (IDD) is responsible for delivering the Foreign Secretary's ambition to make the FCDO the most technologically integrated and innovative foreign ministry globally. This means harnessing digital, data, technology, IT security and information management to support the FCDO and UK Government partners on our platform to deliver our diplomatic, development and consular aims. All while keeping our people and information safe, especially from hostile actors. The work we do is varied - from historical analysis and library services to cyber protection, from information rights to global network management, from supporting staff in using the latest Microsoft toolsets, to creating corporate applications, harnessing AI and much more in line with the FCDO Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Strategy. The Directorate is made up of a wide range of talented staff and experts including specialist, contractors, home civil servants and diplomats who have served overseas. This role provides an exceptional opportunity for a data leader to make a difference in one of the most exciting parts of Government. We are looking for a Data Engineering leader with outstanding technical skills to improve the use of data to inform decisions in everything it does, as well as leading our approach to how we deliver analytics to users. You will be responsible for building data engineering capability across the entire FCDO by providing inspirational technical leadership and career development for your colleagues. You will do this whilst working alongside other senior team members to identify, plan, develop, and deliver data services and specific technical approaches for Data Engineers across the whole of the FCDO. You will lead the team responsible for production of key data products across our new Microsoft Azure based Data Platform and across other cloud-based data warehouses. You will work alongside others to provide coherent Enterprise Data Service across the organisation.You will have many opportunities to learn, deepening your technical expertise, understanding how an international organisation works across diplomacy and development and building your own personal leadership. You will have access to a great online learning platform and have opportunities to visit overseas offices (see more details below), attend industry events and network with data leaders in other government departments. Roles and Responsibilities The successful candidate will: Have delegated responsibility from Chief Digital Information Officer for setting the vision and strategy for developing the Data Engineering capability across FCDO.Setting the direction to build and strengthen professional capability and excellence in that domain, ensuring a consistent & coherent approach across all FCDO teams, product & service areas. Manage key pipelines and data engineering in our Azure Data and Analytics platform. Develop data pipelines from existing line of business systems and cloud platforms to build domain datasets for key users across the organisation. Support other services with domain specific data engineering needs on Oracle and Amazon Web Services (AWS) platforms. Work with the data architecture teams to design core data products and Data integration design. You will establish standards, keep them up to date and ensure adherence to them. Make evidenced based decisions on the best tools, platforms, services and content to support the wider profession. Facilitate staffcontribution towards building the professional community, raising the profile of specialist expertise and wider Government Digital and Data (GDD) and Cyber Profession within FCDO. Define the skills profile, practices, and expectations (including qualifications required at different grades) to inform recruitment, onboarding, retention, talent pipelines, diversification and the development of a professional development framework. Ensure appropriate representation at the Learning & Professional Development Co-ordinating Group. Oversee development of learning pathways, career pathways and capability assessment criteria, including for recruitment, to foster high performance, participate in moderation. Develop and embed quality of knowledge, standards and practice including skills reviews to inform Learning and Development as part of performance cycle. Work across UK Government and the international community to identify areas for collaboration, and promotion of success. Advise and consult for senior managers on questions relating to the profession. Provide occasional consulting support for programmes with performance issues or where a particular specialism is lacking or causing delivery issues. Contribute to workforce strategic planning & delivery. The FCDO operates an agile workforce. To facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require. Candidates who secure a role that is considered specialist/technical, may be required to affiliate to the relevant specialist network, if not already a member. You may be required to travel in the UK with possible travel abroad. This will include visiting our teams in our London, East Kilbride and Hanslope Park sites, a few times a year. If International travel is required, it will be less frequent involving only short visits to some missions and embassies once or twice a year. Person specification It is essential in your application that you provide evidence and proven examples in each of the following Minimum Criteria, the Behaviours, Experience and the Technical question as far as you are able to do so. These responses will be further developed and discussed with those candidates invited for interview. You must be a British Citizen at the time of application and, if invited to interview, you will need to bring proof of identity (British Passport/Driving Licence etc.) with you . This role requires you to attainDeveloped Vetting (DV) security clearance. For more information about this process,click here . Attaining DV will require you to have been resident in the UK for five of the last ten years. At least one year of this must have been a consecutive twelve-month period. Serving overseas with HM Forces, in some other official capacity as a representative of His Majesty's Government or having lived overseas as a result of your parents' or partner's Government employment counts as UK residency for the purposes of security clearances. Demonstrable track record of delivering the skills outlined in theHead of Data Engineering role in the Profession Capability Framework at Expert level. Practical senior leadership experience and deep technical and multi-cloud data expertise. Expert understanding of data platforms built on cloud (eg Azure) environment, including data transformation, monitoring and storage. Experience of Data leadership role, leading data teams to deliver modern solutions for data-driven organisations. Experience of planning, prioritising and communicating the work of a small team to balance long-term and immediate demands. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Communicating and Influencing Leadership Changing and Improving Seeing the Big Picture Working Together We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Communicating and Influencing Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Presentation at Interview will be assessed on the Technical Understanding (Expert) - assessed using the Head of Data Engineering Capability Framework - Programming and build (data engineering) (Expert) - We will assess your Technical Skills by using the Head of Data Engineering Framework - Presentation at Interview will be assessed on the Technical Skill Communicating between the technical and non-technical (Expert) - We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form: Presentation at Interview will be assessed on the Technical Understanding (Expert) - assessed using the Head of Data Engineering Capability Framework -
Legal Counsel (Inc. Company Secretary) - 12 Month FTC Location: London Salary: GBP 75,000 Posted Date: 22 Jul 2025 Closing Date: 05 Aug 2025 Join Elexon as a Legal Counsel. This role is ideal for candidates with Legal & Company Secretary experience who may not be qualified solicitors. Enjoy hybrid working and excellent benefits. We have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Counsel (Inc. Company Secretary) (Grade 12) to join the Legal and Company Secretarial team on a 12-month fixed-term contract (FTC). Team Overview: The legal and company secretariat team: Provides critical advice on Elexon's industry roles including BSC Code Manager, EMRS, market facilitator Supports the delivery of Elexon's strategy and governance for new industry roles Manages legal risks and ensures compliance with the BSC, regulations, and applicable laws (including data protection laws) Plays a key role in industry change processes, including advising on modifications, CPs, drafting legal texts, and contributing to workgroups Supports the Board and Executive Team on corporate governance, including organizing meetings, maintaining records, and advising on best practices Job Purpose: The primary focus is on company secretariat functions, supporting high-quality governance and well-managed Board and Committee meetings. The role also involves legal support to ensure compliance, clear documentation of transactions, and management of legal and commercial risks. Key Responsibilities: Company secretarial duties: preparing minutes, organizing meetings, reviewing reports, managing director re-appointments, supporting subsidiaries, and overseeing insurances Legal advice on various topics related to Elexon, the BSC, and industry regulations Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and industry documents Managing legal risks through policies and procedures Supporting data protection compliance and legal obligations Staying updated on relevant legislation and regulations Capabilities and Competencies: Qualified legal practitioner with experience in corporate governance, data protection, and commercial contracts Strong drafting skills and pragmatic advice-giving ability Good judgment, commercial awareness, and experience with technology and outsourcing contracts Understanding of energy industry regulation and the Balancing and Settlement Code Minute-taking skills and entitlement to practice in England and Wales or equivalent jurisdiction Benefits and Development: Opportunities for growth include expertise in industry governance, technology contracts, and data privacy. Benefits include 28 days annual leave, incentive schemes, life assurance, pension, private medical insurance, and various wellbeing initiatives. Our Culture and Values: We promote diversity and inclusion, supporting employee wellbeing through various programs and activities. We aim to be a role model for diversity and inclusivity in the industry, fostering a supportive and innovative environment.
Jul 27, 2025
Full time
Legal Counsel (Inc. Company Secretary) - 12 Month FTC Location: London Salary: GBP 75,000 Posted Date: 22 Jul 2025 Closing Date: 05 Aug 2025 Join Elexon as a Legal Counsel. This role is ideal for candidates with Legal & Company Secretary experience who may not be qualified solicitors. Enjoy hybrid working and excellent benefits. We have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Counsel (Inc. Company Secretary) (Grade 12) to join the Legal and Company Secretarial team on a 12-month fixed-term contract (FTC). Team Overview: The legal and company secretariat team: Provides critical advice on Elexon's industry roles including BSC Code Manager, EMRS, market facilitator Supports the delivery of Elexon's strategy and governance for new industry roles Manages legal risks and ensures compliance with the BSC, regulations, and applicable laws (including data protection laws) Plays a key role in industry change processes, including advising on modifications, CPs, drafting legal texts, and contributing to workgroups Supports the Board and Executive Team on corporate governance, including organizing meetings, maintaining records, and advising on best practices Job Purpose: The primary focus is on company secretariat functions, supporting high-quality governance and well-managed Board and Committee meetings. The role also involves legal support to ensure compliance, clear documentation of transactions, and management of legal and commercial risks. Key Responsibilities: Company secretarial duties: preparing minutes, organizing meetings, reviewing reports, managing director re-appointments, supporting subsidiaries, and overseeing insurances Legal advice on various topics related to Elexon, the BSC, and industry regulations Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and industry documents Managing legal risks through policies and procedures Supporting data protection compliance and legal obligations Staying updated on relevant legislation and regulations Capabilities and Competencies: Qualified legal practitioner with experience in corporate governance, data protection, and commercial contracts Strong drafting skills and pragmatic advice-giving ability Good judgment, commercial awareness, and experience with technology and outsourcing contracts Understanding of energy industry regulation and the Balancing and Settlement Code Minute-taking skills and entitlement to practice in England and Wales or equivalent jurisdiction Benefits and Development: Opportunities for growth include expertise in industry governance, technology contracts, and data privacy. Benefits include 28 days annual leave, incentive schemes, life assurance, pension, private medical insurance, and various wellbeing initiatives. Our Culture and Values: We promote diversity and inclusion, supporting employee wellbeing through various programs and activities. We aim to be a role model for diversity and inclusivity in the industry, fostering a supportive and innovative environment.
Thrive Group are delighted to be working with our client who are actively seeking to engage a Legal Secretary to support their Commercial Department. What you will be doing: Supporting the fee earners within the department, you will be tasked with a wide range of secretarial and administrative duties to include; Drafting legal documentation and correspondence Digital dictation and copy typing Sorting and prioritising mail, emails and messages Preparing and submitting Stamp Duty forms and Land Registry applications Liaising with clients and internal departments via phone, email and occasionally face to face Managing Fee Earner's diaries Opening and closing files and preparing files for billing Adhoc duties when required What you will need to succeed: Proven experience in a legal secretarial role within commercial property/conveyancing The ability to work under pressure with ever changing deadlines Excellent IT skills including MS Office (word/outlook and excel) Fast and accurate typing skills First rate communication skills at all levels What you will receive in return : Competitive salary The chance to work locally and join a supportive, established yet progressive firm Monday to Friday full time Please note 100% office based Excellent benefits package including generous holiday allowance and health If this role of Legal Secretary sounds of interest and you would like to be considered, please contact Sarah at Thrive Group on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) Thrive Group are acting as an employment agency in relationship to this vacancy. If you have not heard from a consultant within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. INDTRO
Jul 27, 2025
Full time
Thrive Group are delighted to be working with our client who are actively seeking to engage a Legal Secretary to support their Commercial Department. What you will be doing: Supporting the fee earners within the department, you will be tasked with a wide range of secretarial and administrative duties to include; Drafting legal documentation and correspondence Digital dictation and copy typing Sorting and prioritising mail, emails and messages Preparing and submitting Stamp Duty forms and Land Registry applications Liaising with clients and internal departments via phone, email and occasionally face to face Managing Fee Earner's diaries Opening and closing files and preparing files for billing Adhoc duties when required What you will need to succeed: Proven experience in a legal secretarial role within commercial property/conveyancing The ability to work under pressure with ever changing deadlines Excellent IT skills including MS Office (word/outlook and excel) Fast and accurate typing skills First rate communication skills at all levels What you will receive in return : Competitive salary The chance to work locally and join a supportive, established yet progressive firm Monday to Friday full time Please note 100% office based Excellent benefits package including generous holiday allowance and health If this role of Legal Secretary sounds of interest and you would like to be considered, please contact Sarah at Thrive Group on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) Thrive Group are acting as an employment agency in relationship to this vacancy. If you have not heard from a consultant within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. INDTRO
About Us 3173 is a privately owned UK firm of pensions experts with clients throughout the UK, serviced from offices in London, Belfast, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds. The 3173 Group of companies includes Dalriada Trustees Limited (Dalriada) one of the UK's largest professional pension scheme trustee companies. Spence & Partners provides full pension actuarial, consulting, investment consulting and administration services that provide simply smarter solutions for trustees, employers and members and Mantle: reimagines the traditional models of defined benefit pensions administration and actuarial valuation software. The 3173 Culture Our primary aim is to provide interesting, worthwhile and healthy careers for all our people; we believe that this emphasis sets us apart from our competitors. We are defined by our ethos and by our goal: Our ethos is an individual and collective commitment achieved through carefully balancing responsibility with freedom and flexibility, all of which is underpinned by a willingness to work interdependently. When we get this balance right, it is how we do our best work. We look after our staff first and foremost, but for a commercial purpose, which is to deliver great service profitably. By focusing on our goal, we provide the best outcomes for pension scheme members, trustees, and employers. About You You will be working as part of our outsourced pensions management and scheme secretarial team. You will act as the lead and day to day contact for our clients and will manage the delivery of services to the client through our client teams. To make an impact in this role you will be self-motivated and eager to improve member outcomes. Your technical pensions knowledge will be balanced with an ability to effectively communicate to a wide range of stakeholders. Your verbal and written communications will be tailored to suit the needs of the audience, and you will be an active promoter of our pensions management services, including helping respond to business opportunities. You should understand the importance of building and maintaining relationships with clients, networking contacts and your fellow colleagues. You will be expected to work with your team on a range of pension management and scheme secretarial appointments. Your appointments will be varied and could include managing scheme secretarial support to to project and advisor management. You will have proven project management and organisation skills as well as evidence of building and managing relationship skills. You will be able to provide leadership and support to other members of your team. You will have the capability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues across our multi-site business, to ensure timely and high quality delivery to our clients. You will be committed and driven to deliver service excellence. Responsibilities & Criteria We are a multi-award winning pension services firm and part of an integrated group of privately owned companies. Since our inception we have grown to be one of the largest provider of pensions trusteeship and governance services in the UK, with over 300 appointments. Our pensions specialists are all employed and we are committed to providing professional careers, supporting the Pensions Management Institution (PMI) qualification for our pension managers. Our business is based on a client-centric culture which provides high-quality professional service through strong personal relationships. We have offices in Belfast, Glasgow, Manchester, London, Bristol, Leeds and Birmingham and operate in a hybrid model of working, whereby you will have the opportunity to work in the office and at home. Our team of pensions professionals come from a wide range of professional backgrounds which we would like to further enrich. Therefore we are looking for candidates with a background in pensions management, scheme secretarial, pensions consultancy, pensions administration or pensions project management. Key Responsibilities Core responsibilities include: Act as a lead for outsourced support for in-house pensions teams Act as scheme secretary on a permanent or interim basis Act as day to day contact for clients and scheme advisors Overall project management of a portfolio of pension schemes and specific projects being undertaken Oversee and maintain services in line with the client contract and internal quality standards Lead on issue resolution Oversee delivery of all aspects of pension scheme governance to ensure full compliance/no breaches Own the scheme business plan and lead on addressing any diversion from the plan Monitor budget and ensure recovery and profitability with minimal write-off, identifying out of scope activities Lead on client pensions management projects - for example, management of adviser review projects. Assist with refinement of pensions management processes Check/review supplier bills and oversee payments Business growth responsibilities include: Build a growing network of professional contacts at a regional level Identify business development opportunities and broker an introduction to the business Lead new business pitches Participate in weekly business development calls as appropriate Regularly write blogs and articles as marketing collateral Deliver on client seminars Identify and share opportunities for product and service enhancements through client proposition and revenue generating opportunities Support the growth of new business People leadership & management responsibilities Act as a line manager - setting objectives, giving feedback, appraising performance and addressing performance issues Act as a mentor and support to team members Manage resource requirement across clients Personal growth responsibilities Actively build skills and experience Keep abreast of all regulatory and governance changes Attend training, both technical and other business skills Essential Criteria Team player Solid pensions industry background, with scheme secretarial and governance experiance Recent experience in a role which specifically included occupational pension scheme responsibilities Full understanding of pension management and the work carried out by Dalriada Able to demonstrate technical understanding of pension legislation, regulations and other relevant legislation, codes of practice, including scheme management and compliance, best practice guides and a good knowledge of defined benefit and defined contribution schemes Excellent budget management skills Proven track record of project management exposure Evidence of client management responsibility and ability to manage and progress multiple strands of activity Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to articulate technical points into lay terms Excellent organisation skills and ability to prioritise and work to client deadlines Experience of new business activity including new business pitches, networking and attending industry events. Use of computerised systems e.g. Microsoft Office products; in particular Excel, Word and PowerPoint; and the ability to learn and utilise bespoke systems and procedures. Mentoring/line management experience Excellent understanding of profitability Desirable Criteria Attainment of the Pensions Regulator's Trustee toolkit Working towards or successfully completed a relevant Professional Qualification (such as APMI or FPMI) Circumstances Location : UK Wide Working hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week with additional hours as and when required. All roles are subject to a six-month probationary period and all prospective employees are required to complete an Access NI check. As part of the pre-hire process the successful candidate will be subject to reference checking security vetting. 3173 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applying with a disability or long-term health condition? As part of our belief that we benefit from the differences among us we are committed to increasing the representation of disabled colleagues and want to remove any barriers or challenges that get in the way of candidates with a disability or long-term health condition from applying to work with us. If there is support or an adjustment that we can provide to enable you to be at your best during the recruitment and selection process, we encourage you to advise us in good time so that we may make suitable arrangements. We understand that being open with us may feel uncomfortable so please only share with us the information that you are comfortable to share, and rest assured that we will use this only to provide you with the right support. Any information you give us will be treated completely confidentially. To discuss this further please call and ask to speak to a member of the P&C team.
Jul 27, 2025
Full time
About Us 3173 is a privately owned UK firm of pensions experts with clients throughout the UK, serviced from offices in London, Belfast, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds. The 3173 Group of companies includes Dalriada Trustees Limited (Dalriada) one of the UK's largest professional pension scheme trustee companies. Spence & Partners provides full pension actuarial, consulting, investment consulting and administration services that provide simply smarter solutions for trustees, employers and members and Mantle: reimagines the traditional models of defined benefit pensions administration and actuarial valuation software. The 3173 Culture Our primary aim is to provide interesting, worthwhile and healthy careers for all our people; we believe that this emphasis sets us apart from our competitors. We are defined by our ethos and by our goal: Our ethos is an individual and collective commitment achieved through carefully balancing responsibility with freedom and flexibility, all of which is underpinned by a willingness to work interdependently. When we get this balance right, it is how we do our best work. We look after our staff first and foremost, but for a commercial purpose, which is to deliver great service profitably. By focusing on our goal, we provide the best outcomes for pension scheme members, trustees, and employers. About You You will be working as part of our outsourced pensions management and scheme secretarial team. You will act as the lead and day to day contact for our clients and will manage the delivery of services to the client through our client teams. To make an impact in this role you will be self-motivated and eager to improve member outcomes. Your technical pensions knowledge will be balanced with an ability to effectively communicate to a wide range of stakeholders. Your verbal and written communications will be tailored to suit the needs of the audience, and you will be an active promoter of our pensions management services, including helping respond to business opportunities. You should understand the importance of building and maintaining relationships with clients, networking contacts and your fellow colleagues. You will be expected to work with your team on a range of pension management and scheme secretarial appointments. Your appointments will be varied and could include managing scheme secretarial support to to project and advisor management. You will have proven project management and organisation skills as well as evidence of building and managing relationship skills. You will be able to provide leadership and support to other members of your team. You will have the capability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues across our multi-site business, to ensure timely and high quality delivery to our clients. You will be committed and driven to deliver service excellence. Responsibilities & Criteria We are a multi-award winning pension services firm and part of an integrated group of privately owned companies. Since our inception we have grown to be one of the largest provider of pensions trusteeship and governance services in the UK, with over 300 appointments. Our pensions specialists are all employed and we are committed to providing professional careers, supporting the Pensions Management Institution (PMI) qualification for our pension managers. Our business is based on a client-centric culture which provides high-quality professional service through strong personal relationships. We have offices in Belfast, Glasgow, Manchester, London, Bristol, Leeds and Birmingham and operate in a hybrid model of working, whereby you will have the opportunity to work in the office and at home. Our team of pensions professionals come from a wide range of professional backgrounds which we would like to further enrich. Therefore we are looking for candidates with a background in pensions management, scheme secretarial, pensions consultancy, pensions administration or pensions project management. Key Responsibilities Core responsibilities include: Act as a lead for outsourced support for in-house pensions teams Act as scheme secretary on a permanent or interim basis Act as day to day contact for clients and scheme advisors Overall project management of a portfolio of pension schemes and specific projects being undertaken Oversee and maintain services in line with the client contract and internal quality standards Lead on issue resolution Oversee delivery of all aspects of pension scheme governance to ensure full compliance/no breaches Own the scheme business plan and lead on addressing any diversion from the plan Monitor budget and ensure recovery and profitability with minimal write-off, identifying out of scope activities Lead on client pensions management projects - for example, management of adviser review projects. Assist with refinement of pensions management processes Check/review supplier bills and oversee payments Business growth responsibilities include: Build a growing network of professional contacts at a regional level Identify business development opportunities and broker an introduction to the business Lead new business pitches Participate in weekly business development calls as appropriate Regularly write blogs and articles as marketing collateral Deliver on client seminars Identify and share opportunities for product and service enhancements through client proposition and revenue generating opportunities Support the growth of new business People leadership & management responsibilities Act as a line manager - setting objectives, giving feedback, appraising performance and addressing performance issues Act as a mentor and support to team members Manage resource requirement across clients Personal growth responsibilities Actively build skills and experience Keep abreast of all regulatory and governance changes Attend training, both technical and other business skills Essential Criteria Team player Solid pensions industry background, with scheme secretarial and governance experiance Recent experience in a role which specifically included occupational pension scheme responsibilities Full understanding of pension management and the work carried out by Dalriada Able to demonstrate technical understanding of pension legislation, regulations and other relevant legislation, codes of practice, including scheme management and compliance, best practice guides and a good knowledge of defined benefit and defined contribution schemes Excellent budget management skills Proven track record of project management exposure Evidence of client management responsibility and ability to manage and progress multiple strands of activity Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to articulate technical points into lay terms Excellent organisation skills and ability to prioritise and work to client deadlines Experience of new business activity including new business pitches, networking and attending industry events. Use of computerised systems e.g. Microsoft Office products; in particular Excel, Word and PowerPoint; and the ability to learn and utilise bespoke systems and procedures. Mentoring/line management experience Excellent understanding of profitability Desirable Criteria Attainment of the Pensions Regulator's Trustee toolkit Working towards or successfully completed a relevant Professional Qualification (such as APMI or FPMI) Circumstances Location : UK Wide Working hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week with additional hours as and when required. All roles are subject to a six-month probationary period and all prospective employees are required to complete an Access NI check. As part of the pre-hire process the successful candidate will be subject to reference checking security vetting. 3173 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applying with a disability or long-term health condition? As part of our belief that we benefit from the differences among us we are committed to increasing the representation of disabled colleagues and want to remove any barriers or challenges that get in the way of candidates with a disability or long-term health condition from applying to work with us. If there is support or an adjustment that we can provide to enable you to be at your best during the recruitment and selection process, we encourage you to advise us in good time so that we may make suitable arrangements. We understand that being open with us may feel uncomfortable so please only share with us the information that you are comfortable to share, and rest assured that we will use this only to provide you with the right support. Any information you give us will be treated completely confidentially. To discuss this further please call and ask to speak to a member of the P&C team.
We're Hiring: Clinical Negligence Legal Secretary Sheffield Location: Sheffield Hybrid Working: 60% office / 40% home Sector: Legal Support Type: Full-time, Permanent, Part Time Hours Considered polkadotfrog is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a long-established, multi-accredited law firm in Sheffield, known for delivering over 200 years of trusted legal service. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary to join their highly regarded Clinical Negligence Department. The Role As a Clinical Negligence Legal Secretary, youll be a key part of a specialist team, supporting senior fee earners and the Head of Department. Youll work on a varied and complex caseload, helping deliver high-quality legal services in a sensitive and rewarding area of law. Key Responsibilities Audio and copy typing of legal documents and correspondence Diary management, appointment scheduling, and file administration Preparing court documents and electronic bundles Liaising with clients and professionals via phone and email Supporting billing, invoicing, and case management processes Assisting with Legal Aid and ATE audit preparation What Were Looking For Minimum 2 years experience as a Legal Secretary (Clinical Negligence, Personal Injury, or Litigation preferred) Fast and accurate audio typing Proficiency with electronic case management systems (Partner for Windows is a plus) Understanding of ATE/BTE funding; Legal Aid/CCMS knowledge is advantageous Excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills High attention to detail and a proactive, professional approach Whats in It for You Flexible working hours, prefer 8am - 4pm, no problem, 4 days instead of 5, sure! Join a respected, client-focused law firm with a strong regional reputation Be part of a friendly, collaborative, and supportive team in a great modern environment Opportunities for personal and professional development with a structured career path Benefits include: Hybrid working (60% office / 40% home) Enhanced holiday after 5 years Holiday buy-back (up to 3 days/year) Pension (4% rising to 6% after 3 years) Death in service cover Employee Assistance Programme Plus: fruit deliveries, office yoga, breakfast club and much more! At polkadotfrog, we are dedicated to ensuring both client and candidate satisfaction. We value inclusivity and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments, whether for accessibility or information in an alternative format. Our Specialist Consultants bring expertise, passion, and dedication to delivering a professional, personalised, and quality service. Our mission is simple to create positive relationships, built on honesty, transparency, and thoughtfulness, for both employers and job seekers.
Jul 27, 2025
Full time
We're Hiring: Clinical Negligence Legal Secretary Sheffield Location: Sheffield Hybrid Working: 60% office / 40% home Sector: Legal Support Type: Full-time, Permanent, Part Time Hours Considered polkadotfrog is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a long-established, multi-accredited law firm in Sheffield, known for delivering over 200 years of trusted legal service. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary to join their highly regarded Clinical Negligence Department. The Role As a Clinical Negligence Legal Secretary, youll be a key part of a specialist team, supporting senior fee earners and the Head of Department. Youll work on a varied and complex caseload, helping deliver high-quality legal services in a sensitive and rewarding area of law. Key Responsibilities Audio and copy typing of legal documents and correspondence Diary management, appointment scheduling, and file administration Preparing court documents and electronic bundles Liaising with clients and professionals via phone and email Supporting billing, invoicing, and case management processes Assisting with Legal Aid and ATE audit preparation What Were Looking For Minimum 2 years experience as a Legal Secretary (Clinical Negligence, Personal Injury, or Litigation preferred) Fast and accurate audio typing Proficiency with electronic case management systems (Partner for Windows is a plus) Understanding of ATE/BTE funding; Legal Aid/CCMS knowledge is advantageous Excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills High attention to detail and a proactive, professional approach Whats in It for You Flexible working hours, prefer 8am - 4pm, no problem, 4 days instead of 5, sure! Join a respected, client-focused law firm with a strong regional reputation Be part of a friendly, collaborative, and supportive team in a great modern environment Opportunities for personal and professional development with a structured career path Benefits include: Hybrid working (60% office / 40% home) Enhanced holiday after 5 years Holiday buy-back (up to 3 days/year) Pension (4% rising to 6% after 3 years) Death in service cover Employee Assistance Programme Plus: fruit deliveries, office yoga, breakfast club and much more! At polkadotfrog, we are dedicated to ensuring both client and candidate satisfaction. We value inclusivity and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments, whether for accessibility or information in an alternative format. Our Specialist Consultants bring expertise, passion, and dedication to delivering a professional, personalised, and quality service. Our mission is simple to create positive relationships, built on honesty, transparency, and thoughtfulness, for both employers and job seekers.
Our client, an established law firm, is seeking a conveyancing secretary to support a very busy partner. The position is available to start immediately. Duties will include, opening files, performing searches and completion statements, post exchange completion administration, completing SDLT forms, communicating with clients and third parties and internal staff. Previous conveyancing experience is essential together with excellent oral and written communication skills and attention to detail. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and very friendly team. If you have substantial legal property experience and are looking for a busy and varied role with lots of responsibility, please send your cv.
Jul 26, 2025
Full time
Our client, an established law firm, is seeking a conveyancing secretary to support a very busy partner. The position is available to start immediately. Duties will include, opening files, performing searches and completion statements, post exchange completion administration, completing SDLT forms, communicating with clients and third parties and internal staff. Previous conveyancing experience is essential together with excellent oral and written communication skills and attention to detail. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and very friendly team. If you have substantial legal property experience and are looking for a busy and varied role with lots of responsibility, please send your cv.
