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Location for this position is flexible, we are accepting candidates who are able to work Hybrid in either our Livingston, Leeds or Osterley office. We believe in better. And we make it happen." Better content. Better products. And better careers. " Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile," SkyQ "to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. " We turn" big ideas "into the products, content and services millions of people love. " And we do it all right here at Sky. " " As a Technical Product Owner, you will work closely with product colleagues, engineers, architects and engineering teams to shape and deliver high quality technical solutions. You will help keep everyone aligned, support clear communication and ensure that the work delivered is maintainable and meets the needs of the business. What you'll do - Breakdown complex problems through feature analysis . Lead on technical analysis ; breaking down complex features into development ready user stories . Write clear and detailed technical features and user stories with testable acceptance criteria and measurable benefits. Maintain a prioritised data driven backlog of features and user stories through refinements, planning and retrospectives . Read and interpret technical documentation, including system specifications and architecture diagrams, and use these to guide decisions. Build a strong understanding of how our systems work, how software is developed, tested and released. Contribute to agile ceremonies and support good practice across the team, using your knowledge of Agile, Scrum and the Agile for Sky framework. Alongside product delivery, you will also look for opportunities to improve existing systems. This may be performance, reliability, security, or simplifying processes to help the team work more effectively. What you'll bring - The ability to read and understand technical documentation and ask the right questions. Strong previous experience of leading technical analysis ; breaking down complex capabilities and feature s into clear user stories and acceptance criteria Experienced in product backlog management including benefits analysis and delivery planning through data driven priority decisions Experience working with development teams and understanding modern development and testing practices. Skilled in leading technical discussions and contributing to shaping solutions. Experience supporting agile ceremonies and helping teams adopt good agile practices. A proactive approach to identifying opportunities for improvement. Strong communication skills and a calm, practical approach to problem solving. You will also be comfortable using tools such as Jira, Confluence, Miro, Figma, Postman and SQL as part of your everyday work. Strong previous experience in a Technical Analyst or Product Owner role. " Team overview: " " You'll be part of Customer Engagement Enablement, a portfolio within the Tech Platform Directorate. Our vision is simple: we enable teams to deliver future ready, modern platforms that accelerate change, simplify complexity and create experiences that exceed expectations while driving lasting value for our people, partners and customers. Our teams work across app, web and assisted channels, building the foundations that power brilliant end to end customer journeys. This is a fast moving, collaborative environment where you'll help shape technical direction, influence key customer touch points and enable teams across the business to innovate at pace. " The rewards" " There's "one thing people" can't "stop talking about when it comes to" : the" perks ." Here's "a taster: " Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place " The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate " A generous pension package " Private healthcare " Discounted mobile and broadband " A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences " " Inclusion & how" you'll "work: " Recognised by The Times and Stonewall, we take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion. Investing in society, fighting racial" injustice "and setting ambitious targets for representation at Sky. " We've "embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home." You'll "find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role" later on "in the recruitment process. " " Your office space: " " Livingston, Leeds or Osterley " We'd "love to hear from you" " Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky." It's "a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. " But better" doesn't "stop at what we do," it's "how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. " " If you believe in better," we'll "back you all the way. " Just so you know: if your application is successful," we'll "ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. "

Ideas People Trust We are BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We will broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry We will help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You will be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior executives, directors, and BDO's partners to help our clients achieve their objectives. You will be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Overview This role is within the Prudential & Authorisations Team ("P&A Team") where you will focus on prudential risk management (e.g. capital, liquidity, recovery planning, and solvent wind-down planning) for financial institutions in particular banks and building societies. Key areas of focus are ICAAP/ILAAP, Recovery Planning, Basel 3.1, ESG, strong and simple regime, resolution planning and capital optimisation. Nevertheless, there will also be an opportunity to also work across other types of firms such as investment and payment service firms. Our portfolio is growing and the role provides great potential for longer-term career progression for the right candidate in this rapidly developing advisor area of BDO's service offering. We are looking for someone with: In-depth prudential regulatory experience gained in the industry, consulting or as a regulator (or combination thereof); Strong technical knowledge of UK prudential regulation; ideally both capital, liquidity and recovery planning; Strong project management skills with track-record of delivering complex projects; Strong communication and report writing skills; the candidate will also be a confident speaker to deliver effective training sessions and webinars both to client/colleagues; An excellent understanding of the EU and UK financial services legislation, including the UK CRR, CRD, and familiarity with the Prudential Regulation Authority's Rulebook and the Financial Conduct Authority's Handbook; Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. We value diversity and you will be able to be yourself; we recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We are committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, the team, and the specific task at hand. At BDO, we will help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We are in it together! We are looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we are always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We have a clear purpose, and we are confident in our future, because adapt and evolve to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview Our Risk Advisory Services (RAS) team helps organisations understand, manage and respond to risk in an increasingly complex and fast moving environment. We work with a diverse portfolio of clients across the commercial and not for profit sectors, providing assurance and advisory support that strengthens governance, enhances controls and drives better decision making. As part of the team, you'll work on a wide range of internal audit, risk and advisory engagements, gaining exposure to different industries, business models and operating environments. You'll collaborate closely with colleagues across the firm, applying innovative approaches, data analytics and professional judgement to deliver insights that add real value for our clients. As an Assistant Manager within Risk & Advisory Services (RAS), you will play a pivotal role in delivering high quality internal audit and advisory services to our clients. You will work proactively, taking ownership of your responsibilities, while collaborating effectively with colleagues and maintaining regular, confident communication with BDO Senior Managers, Directors and Partners. You will be responsible for managing a limited portfolio of engagements, leading audits and specialist assignments, and supporting the development of junior team members. In doing so, you will build strong, trusted client relationships and make a meaningful contribution to the overall success of the team and service line. The role combines engagement and portfolio management with hands on delivery. Typically, you will spend around 50% of your time on management activities - such as engagement planning, portfolio oversight and project management - and 50% leading audits and undertaking specialist assignments, with this balance flexing in line with your experience and development. You'll be someone with: Relevant professional experience, with a strong focus on internal audit or equivalent risk and assurance work. A recognised professional qualification (e.g. CIA with QIAL, CMIIA/MIIA, CCAB or equivalent). Experience of planning and delivering audits, with the ability to exercise sound judgement and challenge constructively. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders. Proficiency in MS Office and flow charting tools; experience with internal audit systems and data analytics tools is advantageous, with training provided where required. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview Our Risk Advisory Services (RAS) team helps organisations understand, manage and respond to risk in an increasingly complex and fastmoving environment. We work with a diverse portfolio of clients across the commercial and not-for-profit sectors, providing assurance and advisory support that strengthens governance, enhances controls and drives better decision making. As part of the team, you'll work on a wide range of internal audit, risk and advisory engagements in the Public Sector. You'll collaborate closely with colleagues across the firm, applying innovative approaches, data analytics and professional judgement to deliver insights that add real value for our clients. As an Assistant Manager within Risk & Advisory Services (RAS), you will play a pivotal role in delivering high quality internal audit and advisory services to our Public Sector clients. You will work proactively, taking ownership of your responsibilities, while collaborating effectively with colleagues and maintaining regular, confident communication with BDO Senior Managers, Directors and Partners. You will be responsible for managing a limited portfolio of engagements, leading audits and specialist assignments, and supporting the development of junior team members. In doing so, you will build strong, trusted client relationships and make a meaningful contribution to the overall success of the team and service line. The role combines engagement and portfolio management with hands on delivery. Typically, you will spend around 50% of your time on management activities - such as engagement planning, portfolio oversight and project management - and 50% leading audits and undertaking specialist assignments, with this balance flexing in line with your experience and development. You'll be someon with: Relevant professional experience, with a strong focus on internal audit or equivalent risk and assurance work preferably in the Public Sector. A recognised professional qualification (e.g. CIA with QIAL, CMIIA/MIIA, CCAB or equivalent). Experience of planning and delivering audits, with the ability to exercise sound judgement and challenge constructively. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders. Proficiency in MS Office and flowcharting tools; experience with internal audit systems and data analytics tools is advantageous, with training provided where required. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. We're an International Tax Team working across every industry sector with a diverse and interesting range of clients - from entrepreneurial start-ups to large, global FTSE 100 companies. For you, it's the chance to get involved in cross border M&A transactions, tax planning, transfer pricing, US Tax Consulting and more. Your potential will grow too, with plenty of opportunities to learn new skills or further enhance your current ones. Along the way, we'll give you all the client exposure, support and connections you need to take your career in whichever direction you want it to go. We're looking for someone with: US Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent A broad base of US tax knowledge Guide and supervise less experienced colleagues. Support, train, mentor and advise others in own area You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Our Purpose Scheduling isn't simply filling shifts. It's finding the sweet spot that enables businesses to grow and team members to enjoy the perfect work/life balance. At Planday from Xero, we aim to use Agentic AI to build a future where managers seamlessly can free up invaluable time for their business and teams. We're not just building software; we're on a mission to make shift work more human, to change work/life balance from a luxury to a reality for all shift workers. We're using advanced technology to help humans reach their full potential. At work and in life. Founded in 2004, Planday is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark and helps create perfect schedules for hundreds of thousands of users across the world. Planday was acquired by Xero in 2021. How you'll make an impact As Director of Revenue Operations, you will own and run the commercial operating system that powers Planday's growth. This role exists to bring clarity, control, and momentum to how we plan, execute, measure, and iterate our go-to-market strategy. You will connect strategy to execution by designing scalable processes, owning commercial systems and data definitions, and ensuring leaders have the insight and cadence needed to actively steer growth rather than react to it. You will operate as both a strategic leader and hands on operator. You'll define where we need to go, while also being deeply involved in making it real, from forecasting and planning, to systems design, to playbooks and performance rhythms. This role is accountable for shaping how Planday plans, steers, and scales growth, ensuring that commercial decisions are intentional, data informed, and executable. What you'll do Own and continuously evolve Planday's commercial operating model, defining how growth is planned, executed, measured and improved Lead and develop a high performing Revenue Operations team, acting as internal consultants and execution partners Lead revenue planning, forecasting, and scenario modelling to inform strategic trade offs and investment decisions. Design and continuously improve GTM processes across the full customer lifecycle, from lead to renewal Own commercial systems, data definitions, and field governance across Salesforce and adjacent GTM tooling Translate strategy into clear operating plans, playbooks, and standards for Sales, Marketing, CS, and Partnerships Run the rhythm of the business, including performance reviews, pipeline health, and KPI visibility Lead and develop a high performing Revenue Operations team, acting as internal consultants and execution partners Partner closely with Commercial, Product, Finance, Data, and Xero counterparts to deliver aligned outcomes Identify friction, inefficiencies, and growth opportunities, and turn them into actionable initiatives with clear ownership What you'll bring with you 8+ years' experience in Revenue Operations, Commercial Operations, or equivalent roles in B2B SaaS Proven people leadership experience, with the ability to build, develop, and motivate high performing teams through clarity, trust, and accountability. Proven ability to operate at both strategic and executional levels, from defining direction to getting into the detail Deep understanding of GTM motions, commercial metrics, and revenue mechanics across the customer lifecycle Strong systems and data fluency, including CRM, GTM tooling, and commercial analytics Strong technical fluency, with the ability to work closely with engineers, systems teams, and data partners to design, prioritise, and implement scalable commercial systems. Experience building and scaling operating models, playbooks, and performance frameworks Track record of leading cross functional change in fast moving, growth oriented environments Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence without authority A pragmatic, low ego leadership style that balances pace, clarity, and accountability Success looks like Clear, shared understanding across leadership of how the commercial engine works and how it is being steered. Clear ownership and visibility of the end to end commercial system Faster, higher quality decision making across GTM leadership Predictable forecasting and stronger commercial discipline Repeatable, scalable GTM processes and playbooks A Revenue Operations team that is trusted, effective, and embedded in how the business runs. This position description is intended merely as a guideline of the responsibilities involved in the position. The employee is expected to perform any other duties as reasonably required by their Manager. At Planday, we offer you Benefits like pension, health insurance, inclusive support for new parents and generous vacation On top of your annual base salary, you are offered to be part of an Employee Share Plan Growth and progression opportunities - we want you to grow with us Flexible remote work Strong social culture with lots of team and company activities Meaningful work - everyone at Planday contributes to improving the lives of shift workers around the globe Healthy work life balance and autonomous approach to work. We trust in you and your abilities Finally, our offices are not just workplaces (although they are pretty nice and well located, we have to say!). Plandayers are open and welcoming and at Planday, everyone has the freedom and support to show their true self at work. At Planday, we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are the cornerstones of innovation and a vibrant workplace culture, and we highly value the strength that diverse backgrounds offer. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to create an equitable experience for all our candidates throughout the process. Please let us know if you need reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to any personal characteristics.

A leading software company in Greater London is seeking a Director of Revenue Operations to own and run the commercial operating system that powers growth. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in Revenue Operations with proven leadership skills. Responsibilities include evolving the commercial operating model, leading revenue planning, and translating strategy into actionable plans. This position offers flexibility, a great work-life balance, and various benefits, including health insurance and an employee share plan.

Trainee Paraplanner (Permanent) £35,000 £45,000 Central London Independent Financial Advisory Firm Overview We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established Independent Financial Advisory firm based in Central London for a Trainee Paraplanner to join their technical and client support team on a permanent basis. This role is ideal for someone already working within an IFA or financial planning environment who is looking to develop their paraplanning career further. The position sits within a structured technical team, offering exposure to high-quality financial planning work and a clear pathway for development within paraplanning. This is a non-advisory position and is suited to someone who enjoys the technical, analytical and documentation side of financial services. The Role Working closely with Consultants, Directors and Senior Paraplanners, the Trainee Paraplanner will support the preparation of compliant financial planning documentation and technical research. Responsibilities will include: Assisting with research and technical analysis of client cases Supporting the drafting of suitability letters and reports Preparing documentation for client meetings Analysing client data and financial information Liaising with providers and internal teams Maintaining accurate and compliant client records Supporting ongoing review processes Assisting with technical queries and case preparation You will receive structured exposure to complex cases and ongoing technical development within a collaborative team environment. About You This role will suit a candidate who: Has experience working within an IFA or financial planning environment Is working towards or has started Diploma qualifications in Regulated Financial Planning Has strong pensions knowledge (desirable) Demonstrates excellent attention to detail Is highly organised and confident working with technical documentation Has experience with Intelligent Office (advantageous) Has knowledge of platforms such as Quilter or Transact (beneficial) Is committed to developing a long-term career within paraplanning Why Apply? Join a respected Independent Financial Advisory firm in Central London Clear technical development pathway within paraplanning Competitive salary of £35,000 £45,000 (DOE) Supportive and professional working environment Genuine long-term career progression opportunities How to Apply Click apply below to be considered. Applications are being reviewed as they are received.

UK based jewellery manufacturer A business in growth with huge opportunity About Our Client My client is a long established UK based jewellery and manufacturing specialist with decades of heritage in the industry. The business operates from within one of the country's most respected jewellery districts and is known for combining traditional craftsmanship with modern production techniques. Its work spans areas such as precious metal casting, bespoke design development, and advanced digital manufacturing services, supporting a wide variety of jewellery creators and retailers. The company has built a strong reputation over many years for reliability, technical expertise, and consistently high quality output. Job Description Lead the UK sales strategy across independent retailers, national chain accounts, department stores and e commerce. Deliver sustainable revenue growth, market share expansion, and improved profitability across all channels. Develop and manage key customer relationships at senior level, ensuring exceptional service, collaboration, and account development. Drive commercial planning, forecasting, pricing, promotional strategy, and sales budgets. Lead, coach and develop a high performing commercial team, setting clear goals, KPIs and performance standards. Identify and unlock new business opportunities across retail and digital channels. Work closely with marketing, product and global leadership teams to ensure brand consistency, strategic alignment, and successful market execution. Oversee all e commerce growth initiatives, including online retail partnerships, marketplace strategy, digital brand presence, and trading performance. Monitor market trends, competitor activity and category performance to inform commercial decisions. The Successful Applicant Proven senior commercial leadership experience within jewellery, fashion accessories, or homewares. Strong track record of success in independent retail and national chain retail environments. Demonstrable experience leading teams within a design led or lifestyle consumer brand. Strong understanding of the dynamics, challenges and opportunities within UK retail. E commerce experience is essential, ideally covering online retail partners, marketplace strategy, digital commercial planning or D2C. Exceptional relationship builder with strong negotiation and influencing skills. Strategic thinker who can also operate tactically when required. Commercially sharp, data driven, and comfortable managing budgets, forecasts and commercial decision making. Inspirational leader with the ability to engage and mobilise team. Midlands based, regular travel to Birmingham required. What's on Offer Competitive basic salary performance bonus car executive package

The Head of Research leads ODI's multidisciplinary team of researchers. Reporting to the Director of Research, the Head of Research is responsible for scoping, selling and delivering ODI's research to support the creation of an open, trustworthy data ecosystem. The Head of Research plays a key role in ensuring that research priorities at the ODI are aligned with our strategy; and that they remain sustainable through fundraising and business development. ODI research spans multiple sectors and stakeholders all over the world. It brings together insights and methods from multiple disciplines (e.g., computer science, AI, data science, social sciences, law, digital humanities, arts) to advance the world's understanding of how we build, assess, and use data infrastructure and technologies. ODI researchers work closely with consultants, product designers, technologists, and trainers across the business to ensure research results respond to real-world concerns and achieve impact. The Head of Research supports the Director of Research with the overall line management of the research team. Furthermore, the role leads on building an internal community of practice around research methods and toolkits, research quality assurance, research integrity, and research data management. The Head of Research role has specific responsibilities, as well as more general responsibilities as a senior member of the team and line manager. Key responsibilities of the role Overseeing the scoping and delivery of the ODI's research projects and research-led programmes. Leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver research projects, providing expertise on data and AI standards, technology, and research practices. Line-managing ODI researchers. Identifying and leading on research-focused fundraising and business development opportunities from a range of public, commercial, and philanthropic sources. Ensuring that all research and development work produced by the ODI is well-designed and delivered, including supporting and holding to account the R&D team and associates in their delivery of work. Leading our internal community of practice on research methods and toolkits, research quality assurance, research integrity, and research data management. Building and maintaining relationships with people and organisations who are undertaking research that supports the design and delivery of open, trustworthy data ecosystems, including public and private sector organisations, academic institutions as well as community-driven actors, nationally, across Europe and internationally. Overseeing the dissemination of research activities and results in research venues, including peer-reviewed conferences and journals in the pertinent disciplines. Working closely with the policy team to ensure ODI's research priorities remain policy-relevant and that policy work is informed with the latest findings of ODI research. Working with the technology, consultancy, learning, and product teams to support the development of ODI products and services based on or informed by research activities. Being an external ambassador for the ODI on research and technology-related topics, representing the team at client meetings, conferences and other events - both domestically and internationally. Responsibilities as a member of the senior leadership team Supporting the Director of Research in advising the CEO and Board on ODI's strategy, aiming towards achieving its mission and being a sustainable organisation. Reporting to the Executive Leadership Team and Board on research matters. Exercising financial and contractual responsibilities and compliance controls. Representing the ODI to external stakeholders and clients. Developing the sustainability of the organisation e.g., through developing leads, designing projects and programmes of work, core funding, financial management, restructuring, and negotiating to bring in work to the ODI. Supporting and holding to account the whole ODI team in their work and conduct. Supporting the whole ODI team pastorally and in their professional development. Responsibilities as a line manager Providing pastoral care for the line reports through regular check ins & catch ups and monitoring their attendance and sick leave. Defining & managing the performance of line reports by ensuring they keep their role description up to date, helping them define their objectives & reviewing these on a quarterly basis. Managing and overseeing business development activities with research involvement. Managing the resourcing and workload of line reports in collaboration with project leads and delivery managers, including ensuring they take their holiday and helping them to manage their time. Helping line reports engage well with the organisation, including communicating & clarifying company strategy and policies, and dealing with any conflicts they experience with clients or members of the team. Ensuring line reports receive professional required CPD, coaching or mentoring to aid their professional development. Being involved in recruiting new people to fill research roles, including drafting role descriptions, shortlisting and interviewing. Responsibilities as a member of the ODI team Reflecting and developing ODI's values and culture in the way you work. Taking time for professional required CPD, coaching and mentoring, both individually and as a team. Skills, knowledge and experience A degree in a computational, AI or data subject, ideally a PhD or comparable relevant experience. Extensive experience in a research role in a computational, AI or data field. Proven track record of experience in applying qualitative, quantitative, and computational research methods. Familiarity, both in theory and in practice, with core and emerging data-related technologies, including at least one of the following: AI, privacy-enhancing technologies, knowledge graphs and semantic technologies, web data publishing, data products, data spaces and data management. A deep understanding of what makes research impactful and a track record of research impact success stories. A track record in planning, scoping, conducting, analysing and communicating research to different audiences. A great storyteller and communicator, able to speak fluently to businesses, designers, engineers and other stakeholders (in English). Experience with leading, managing, and growing a team of researchers with different backgrounds. Experience in training or coaching others in best practices around research methods and toolkits, research quality assurance, research integrity, and research data management. Ability to work effectively under pressure and to short deadlines. Ability to multi-task and move quickly between projects through effective prioritisation. Organised and with excellent attention to detail. Cares about the mission and goals of ODI. A strong record of fundraising and peer-reviewed publications. Experience in working across disciplines, sectors, and countries. A network of collaborators and stakeholders from different sectors. The ODI's Values The ODI expects all staff and associates to demonstrate our values of curiosity, creativity and collaboration. Curiosity - We ask questions, we are interested in our world, in the people we work with, and in the opportunities and risks we encounter together. We challenge assumptions and the status quo so that we continuously learn, improve and grow, enabling all of our partners to do the same. Creativity - We strive to be creative in our approach, culture and outcomes so that everything we do delivers unique value and is inspiring. Collaboration - We seek to bring together the best people, organisations and ideas to contribute positively to everything we do together and to the world we aim for - a world where we bring the best of collective working to provide the skills and insights needed to achieve positive, sustainable impact. 5% contributory pension Life assurance cover Long-term disability cover Critical illness cover Coaching and mentoring for skills and personal development Please upload a CV and Cover Letter explaining why you are the right candidate for the role by time and date. Note to applicants The ODI welcomes and encourages job applications from a diverse range of backgrounds to promote an inclusive culture and a diverse working environment. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We expect all employees to embrace and uphold these values. This includes actively participating in DEI initiatives, fostering a culture of belonging, treating colleagues with dignity, and demonstrating a willingness to learn and grow in understanding diverse perspectives. We believe that a workplace that reflects the world around us drives innovation and makes us a stronger company. We are now recognised as a Disability Confident Committed employer (Level 2) This is a government-supported scheme that supports organisations like ours to make the most of the talents that people with disabilities can bring to our workplace. The scheme helps us recruit and retain great people; draw from the widest possible pool of talent; secure high-quality employees who are skilled, loyal and hardworking; and improve employee morale and commitment by demonstrating that we treat all of our people fairly.