# Programme Secretariat & Reporting LeadBusiness Job DetailsLocationLeyburn, United KingdomRotherham, United KingdomEmployment TypeFull-timeSalary£51kLevelIndividual ContributorPosted# Programme Secretariat & Reporting Lead Overview of ResponsibilitiesJoin one of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure programmes and play a central role in shaping its governance and strategic decision-making.As Programme Secretariat and Reporting Lead, you'll be at the heart of the STEP Programme's governance ecosystem, acting as the key interface between STEP and the UKIFS Executive Office. This high-profile role demands exceptional judgement, discretion, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders across government, industry, and academia. What You'll Be Doing: You'll lead the coordination of governance operations, ensuring STEP's decision-making forums are strategically aligned and professionally executed. From Board and Executive meetings to programme-level governance, you'll ensure these forums deliver real value, accountability, and assurance.Working closely with the Head of Programme Governance and Reporting and the UKIFS Executive Office Lead, you'll help define and uphold the standards that underpin effective governance across a complex, multi-partner environment. Key Responsibilities: Governance & Executive Interface Lead governance operations across STEP, aligning programme forums with UKIFS Executive and Board structures. Act as the primary liaison with the Executive Office, ensuring governance cycles and reporting rhythms are integrated and strategic. Provide expert secretariat support to the STEP Board, subcommittees, and strategic groups. Reporting Leadership Own the delivery of high-quality reporting products that inform senior decision-making. Ensure outputs are accurate, timely, and strategically aligned to support risk management and performance oversight. Shape reporting standards and drive continuous improvement in how insights are communicated. Secretariat Excellence Draft and assure minutes, decision records, and action logs for senior meetings. Maintain governance registers and decision-tracking systems to ensure accountability and audit readiness. Governance Assurance & Optimisation Lead initiatives to improve governance processes, templates, and standards. Support internal and external assurance reviews and promote best practice across the programme. Stakeholder Engagement Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across UKIFS, UKAEA, DESNZ, NISTA, and industry partners. Coordinate briefing materials for external stakeholders, including Ministers and senior officials. Translate complex information into clear, decision-ready outputs for diverse audiences. Leadership & Culture Embody a leadership mindset and uphold the organisation's values and mission. Foster a positive, inclusive team culture and promote responsible innovation. Demonstrate the Seven Principles of Public Life in all aspects of your work. What You'll Bring Proven experience in governance, reporting, or executive-level coordination within complex programmes. Strong strategic awareness and the ability to manage sensitive information flows. Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence at senior levels. A commitment to high standards, transparency, and continuous improvement.The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of activities and you may be required to undertake other reasonable tasks or duties requested.Salary£51,317 + excellent benefits including outstanding pensionProgrammeSTEPDepartmentUKIFS - Whole Programme and ControlsDisciplineSite LocationType of EmploymentFull-timeReference NumberREF3793T Qualifications Essential: Degree in a relevant discipline (or equivalent experience). Proven experience providing high-quality secretariat or governance support in a complex programme, corporate, or public sector environment. Strong understanding of formal governance structures, decision-making processes, and assurance mechanisms. Exceptional organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple high-stakes forums simultaneously. Excellent written communication skills, with a track record of producing clear, concise, and accurate minutes, reports, and decision records. Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to operate with credibility and influence at senior levels. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), with experience using SharePoint or similar collaboration platforms. Beneficial: Experience in infrastructure, energy, public sector, or R&D environments. Familiarity with government governance and reporting frameworks, including Cabinet Office and sponsor department protocols. Experience supporting board-level or multi-partner decision-making forums. Exposure to business intelligence or programme reporting tools (e.g. Power BI). A relevant qualification in business administration, programme governance, or secretariat practice (e.g. ICSA, APMG P3O, APM PFQ/PMQ). Additional InformationWe welcome talented people from all backgrounds who want to help us achieve our mission. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly from women in STEM, ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and neurotypical individuals. Our Executive team, and our EDI Networks actively promote Inclusion and takes steps to increase diversity within our organisation. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success.This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) , including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions and possibly a search of open-source data.For applicants applying from outside the United Kingdom or those who have spent time outside the UK in the last five years, please visit the following link for information on criminal records checks: . If your country of residence or previous residence is not listed on the website or if the UK Government does not have information on obtaining a criminal records check from that state, we regret to inform you that we cannot process your application.We have a number of exceptional opportunities available at the moment, to view them all please visit .Get Fusion Job AlertsNew fusion energy jobs delivered to your inbox.LocationLeyburn, United KingdomRotherham, United Kingdom
Apr 21, 2026
Full time
# Programme Secretariat & Reporting LeadBusiness Job DetailsLocationLeyburn, United KingdomRotherham, United KingdomEmployment TypeFull-timeSalary£51kLevelIndividual ContributorPosted# Programme Secretariat & Reporting Lead Overview of ResponsibilitiesJoin one of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure programmes and play a central role in shaping its governance and strategic decision-making.As Programme Secretariat and Reporting Lead, you'll be at the heart of the STEP Programme's governance ecosystem, acting as the key interface between STEP and the UKIFS Executive Office. This high-profile role demands exceptional judgement, discretion, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders across government, industry, and academia. What You'll Be Doing: You'll lead the coordination of governance operations, ensuring STEP's decision-making forums are strategically aligned and professionally executed. From Board and Executive meetings to programme-level governance, you'll ensure these forums deliver real value, accountability, and assurance.Working closely with the Head of Programme Governance and Reporting and the UKIFS Executive Office Lead, you'll help define and uphold the standards that underpin effective governance across a complex, multi-partner environment. Key Responsibilities: Governance & Executive Interface Lead governance operations across STEP, aligning programme forums with UKIFS Executive and Board structures. Act as the primary liaison with the Executive Office, ensuring governance cycles and reporting rhythms are integrated and strategic. Provide expert secretariat support to the STEP Board, subcommittees, and strategic groups. Reporting Leadership Own the delivery of high-quality reporting products that inform senior decision-making. Ensure outputs are accurate, timely, and strategically aligned to support risk management and performance oversight. Shape reporting standards and drive continuous improvement in how insights are communicated. Secretariat Excellence Draft and assure minutes, decision records, and action logs for senior meetings. Maintain governance registers and decision-tracking systems to ensure accountability and audit readiness. Governance Assurance & Optimisation Lead initiatives to improve governance processes, templates, and standards. Support internal and external assurance reviews and promote best practice across the programme. Stakeholder Engagement Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across UKIFS, UKAEA, DESNZ, NISTA, and industry partners. Coordinate briefing materials for external stakeholders, including Ministers and senior officials. Translate complex information into clear, decision-ready outputs for diverse audiences. Leadership & Culture Embody a leadership mindset and uphold the organisation's values and mission. Foster a positive, inclusive team culture and promote responsible innovation. Demonstrate the Seven Principles of Public Life in all aspects of your work. What You'll Bring Proven experience in governance, reporting, or executive-level coordination within complex programmes. Strong strategic awareness and the ability to manage sensitive information flows. Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence at senior levels. A commitment to high standards, transparency, and continuous improvement.The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of activities and you may be required to undertake other reasonable tasks or duties requested.Salary£51,317 + excellent benefits including outstanding pensionProgrammeSTEPDepartmentUKIFS - Whole Programme and ControlsDisciplineSite LocationType of EmploymentFull-timeReference NumberREF3793T Qualifications Essential: Degree in a relevant discipline (or equivalent experience). Proven experience providing high-quality secretariat or governance support in a complex programme, corporate, or public sector environment. Strong understanding of formal governance structures, decision-making processes, and assurance mechanisms. Exceptional organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple high-stakes forums simultaneously. Excellent written communication skills, with a track record of producing clear, concise, and accurate minutes, reports, and decision records. Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to operate with credibility and influence at senior levels. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), with experience using SharePoint or similar collaboration platforms. Beneficial: Experience in infrastructure, energy, public sector, or R&D environments. Familiarity with government governance and reporting frameworks, including Cabinet Office and sponsor department protocols. Experience supporting board-level or multi-partner decision-making forums. Exposure to business intelligence or programme reporting tools (e.g. Power BI). A relevant qualification in business administration, programme governance, or secretariat practice (e.g. ICSA, APMG P3O, APM PFQ/PMQ). Additional InformationWe welcome talented people from all backgrounds who want to help us achieve our mission. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly from women in STEM, ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and neurotypical individuals. Our Executive team, and our EDI Networks actively promote Inclusion and takes steps to increase diversity within our organisation. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success.This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) , including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions and possibly a search of open-source data.For applicants applying from outside the United Kingdom or those who have spent time outside the UK in the last five years, please visit the following link for information on criminal records checks: . If your country of residence or previous residence is not listed on the website or if the UK Government does not have information on obtaining a criminal records check from that state, we regret to inform you that we cannot process your application.We have a number of exceptional opportunities available at the moment, to view them all please visit .Get Fusion Job AlertsNew fusion energy jobs delivered to your inbox.LocationLeyburn, United KingdomRotherham, United Kingdom
A leading energy infrastructure programme in the UK is looking for a Programme Secretariat & Reporting Lead to coordinate governance operations and reporting. Your role will involve leading high-stakes forums, securing stakeholder engagement, and delivering quality reporting for decision-making. We're seeking a candidate with a degree in a relevant field, strong communication skills, and experience in governance support. This position offers a competitive salary of £51,317 and excellent benefits, based in Rotherham.
Apr 20, 2026
Full time
A leading energy infrastructure programme in the UK is looking for a Programme Secretariat & Reporting Lead to coordinate governance operations and reporting. Your role will involve leading high-stakes forums, securing stakeholder engagement, and delivering quality reporting for decision-making. We're seeking a candidate with a degree in a relevant field, strong communication skills, and experience in governance support. This position offers a competitive salary of £51,317 and excellent benefits, based in Rotherham.
JOB TITLE: Internal D365 Project Manager - Contract LOCATION: Aylesford, Kent WORKING HOURS: 8am - 4.30pm, Office based A bit about the role We are seeking an experienced Internal D365 Project Manager to lead and coordinate the delivery and continuous improvement of our Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) programme. This role will take responsibility for the full project lifecycle including planning, delivery governance, stakeholder engagement, vendor management, and change readiness. In addition, the postholder will provide project secretariat and administrative support to ensure Steering Committee and programme governance processes run effectively and efficiently. The successful candidate will act as the key internal interface between business stakeholders, IT teams, and external implementation partners, driving delivery while ensuring accurate reporting, documentation, and governance discipline. Some of your responsibilities Project Leadership Lead the planning and execution of D365 projects, including rollouts, upgrades, process optimisation, and module implementations. Build and maintain project plans, timelines, RAID logs, and action trackers. Manage project scope, budget, and dependencies, ensuring delivery aligns to business priorities and outcomes. Ensure project deliverables and outputs meet expected standards, including testing, UAT readiness, cutover planning, and go-live execution. Programme Governance & Steering Committee Support (Project Secretariat) Provide secretariat support for the D365 Steering Committee / Programme Board, ensuring governance runs smoothly and consistently. Prepare and circulate meeting agendas, papers, progress packs, and decision logs in advance of Steering Committee meetings. Record and distribute minutes, actions, risks, and decisions, maintaining accurate governance records. Maintain programme-level documentation including business cases, status reports, RAID logs, dependency trackers, and steering-level reporting templates. Track actions and decisions to ensure follow-up is completed and accountability is clear. Business Engagement Facilitate workshops and working groups to gather requirements, define scope, and coordinate delivery priorities. Communicate progress, milestones, risks, and decisions clearly to senior leaders and project sponsors. Support business engagement and adoption through effective communication and stakeholder alignment. Support change management and adoption Partner management Coordinate with external D365 implementation partners and support providers to ensure delivery is on track and aligned to scope. Monitor vendor performance against delivery plans and contractual obligations. Ensure third party activities are planned, tracked, and escalated appropriately. Support procurement and vendor coordination activities, including raising POs, tracking invoices, and managing relevant documentation. Qualifications Demonstrable experience delivering Microsoft Dynamics 365 projects (implementation, upgrades, or significant change delivery). Strong project management skills including planning, risk/issue management, reporting, and governance. Experience supporting or running programme governance and providing structured reporting to senior stakeholders. Strong organisational and administrative skills with high attention to detail. Excellent communication skills with the ability to produce high-quality written documentation (minutes, status reports, steering packs). Confidence engaging with senior business stakeholders and external partners. Formal PM qualification (PRINCE2, PMP, Agile PM, or similar). Experience working with Power Platform, integrations, Azure DevOps, or release management in D365 environments. Understanding of finance and/or supply chain operational processes. Highly organised, disciplined, and structured in approach. Comfortable balancing strategic delivery activities with detailed admin support. Strong ownership mindset; reliable and proactive. Able to work independently and drive progress across multiple teams. Confident facilitating meetings, documenting decisions, and managing follow-up actions. You embody our company people values: Teamwork - Collaborate effectively with humility, appreciating and integrating individual skills and perspectives to achieve collective goals. Committed - Dedicate yourself fully to your role, going above and beyond with self motivation and loyalty to achieve individual, team, and company goals. Ownership - Take full responsibility for your work, performance, and conduct, acting with integrity, staying organised, and learning from feedback and mistakes. Positive - Approach tasks with optimism and innovation, viewing challenges as opportunities, and bringing energy and enthusiasm to inspire and motivate others. Responsive - React quickly and effectively to needs and feedback, prioritising tasks with urgency, embracing change, and maintaining a proactive approach Our Culture & Values Pineapple is a global leader in designing innovative furniture solutions for challenging environments. Founded in 1975 as a family run business, we now operate worldwide, with headquarters in Kent (UK) and offices in France, Germany, and the USA and a team of over 200 employees. We create mindfully designed furniture that not only works effortlessly and looks great, but also fosters a calm, supportive, and inspiring environment. Join Pineapple and be part of a team dedicated to making a real difference through quality, innovation, sustainability, and exceptional customer care. At Pineapple, we foster a positive, inclusive, and vibrant workplace where teamwork and people truly matter. Recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 and 2025, our culture celebrates collaboration, positivity, and shared achievement. What we offer you We were proudly featured in The Sunday Times as one of the Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025 Competitive pay ️ Pension scheme A Healthcare Cash Plan - claim for medical expenses, dental or optical services, plus access to 100s of deals and discounts 23 days annual leave + UK bank holidays An extra day's leave for your birthday All new starters - we'll plant a tree in your honour (UK, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya and Madagascar) Sustainability-focused - committed to reducing our environmental impact through low carbon operations, renewable energy and recycled materials Regular team socials and events, including summer and Christmas parties, plus football and netball teams and other ad hoc events Monthly Pizza Friday Enjoy free fruit, snacks, hot drinks and cold beverages Employee referral bonus scheme Access to our Learning & Development platform, offering a wide range of online courses, certifications and professional development tools to support your career growth and skill enhancement High-quality office environment Free onsite parking / within walking distance from the train station We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. Agencies: We know where you are if we need any support - thank you for your interest in working with Pineapple.
Apr 18, 2026
Full time
JOB TITLE: Internal D365 Project Manager - Contract LOCATION: Aylesford, Kent WORKING HOURS: 8am - 4.30pm, Office based A bit about the role We are seeking an experienced Internal D365 Project Manager to lead and coordinate the delivery and continuous improvement of our Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) programme. This role will take responsibility for the full project lifecycle including planning, delivery governance, stakeholder engagement, vendor management, and change readiness. In addition, the postholder will provide project secretariat and administrative support to ensure Steering Committee and programme governance processes run effectively and efficiently. The successful candidate will act as the key internal interface between business stakeholders, IT teams, and external implementation partners, driving delivery while ensuring accurate reporting, documentation, and governance discipline. Some of your responsibilities Project Leadership Lead the planning and execution of D365 projects, including rollouts, upgrades, process optimisation, and module implementations. Build and maintain project plans, timelines, RAID logs, and action trackers. Manage project scope, budget, and dependencies, ensuring delivery aligns to business priorities and outcomes. Ensure project deliverables and outputs meet expected standards, including testing, UAT readiness, cutover planning, and go-live execution. Programme Governance & Steering Committee Support (Project Secretariat) Provide secretariat support for the D365 Steering Committee / Programme Board, ensuring governance runs smoothly and consistently. Prepare and circulate meeting agendas, papers, progress packs, and decision logs in advance of Steering Committee meetings. Record and distribute minutes, actions, risks, and decisions, maintaining accurate governance records. Maintain programme-level documentation including business cases, status reports, RAID logs, dependency trackers, and steering-level reporting templates. Track actions and decisions to ensure follow-up is completed and accountability is clear. Business Engagement Facilitate workshops and working groups to gather requirements, define scope, and coordinate delivery priorities. Communicate progress, milestones, risks, and decisions clearly to senior leaders and project sponsors. Support business engagement and adoption through effective communication and stakeholder alignment. Support change management and adoption Partner management Coordinate with external D365 implementation partners and support providers to ensure delivery is on track and aligned to scope. Monitor vendor performance against delivery plans and contractual obligations. Ensure third party activities are planned, tracked, and escalated appropriately. Support procurement and vendor coordination activities, including raising POs, tracking invoices, and managing relevant documentation. Qualifications Demonstrable experience delivering Microsoft Dynamics 365 projects (implementation, upgrades, or significant change delivery). Strong project management skills including planning, risk/issue management, reporting, and governance. Experience supporting or running programme governance and providing structured reporting to senior stakeholders. Strong organisational and administrative skills with high attention to detail. Excellent communication skills with the ability to produce high-quality written documentation (minutes, status reports, steering packs). Confidence engaging with senior business stakeholders and external partners. Formal PM qualification (PRINCE2, PMP, Agile PM, or similar). Experience working with Power Platform, integrations, Azure DevOps, or release management in D365 environments. Understanding of finance and/or supply chain operational processes. Highly organised, disciplined, and structured in approach. Comfortable balancing strategic delivery activities with detailed admin support. Strong ownership mindset; reliable and proactive. Able to work independently and drive progress across multiple teams. Confident facilitating meetings, documenting decisions, and managing follow-up actions. You embody our company people values: Teamwork - Collaborate effectively with humility, appreciating and integrating individual skills and perspectives to achieve collective goals. Committed - Dedicate yourself fully to your role, going above and beyond with self motivation and loyalty to achieve individual, team, and company goals. Ownership - Take full responsibility for your work, performance, and conduct, acting with integrity, staying organised, and learning from feedback and mistakes. Positive - Approach tasks with optimism and innovation, viewing challenges as opportunities, and bringing energy and enthusiasm to inspire and motivate others. Responsive - React quickly and effectively to needs and feedback, prioritising tasks with urgency, embracing change, and maintaining a proactive approach Our Culture & Values Pineapple is a global leader in designing innovative furniture solutions for challenging environments. Founded in 1975 as a family run business, we now operate worldwide, with headquarters in Kent (UK) and offices in France, Germany, and the USA and a team of over 200 employees. We create mindfully designed furniture that not only works effortlessly and looks great, but also fosters a calm, supportive, and inspiring environment. Join Pineapple and be part of a team dedicated to making a real difference through quality, innovation, sustainability, and exceptional customer care. At Pineapple, we foster a positive, inclusive, and vibrant workplace where teamwork and people truly matter. Recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 and 2025, our culture celebrates collaboration, positivity, and shared achievement. What we offer you We were proudly featured in The Sunday Times as one of the Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025 Competitive pay ️ Pension scheme A Healthcare Cash Plan - claim for medical expenses, dental or optical services, plus access to 100s of deals and discounts 23 days annual leave + UK bank holidays An extra day's leave for your birthday All new starters - we'll plant a tree in your honour (UK, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya and Madagascar) Sustainability-focused - committed to reducing our environmental impact through low carbon operations, renewable energy and recycled materials Regular team socials and events, including summer and Christmas parties, plus football and netball teams and other ad hoc events Monthly Pizza Friday Enjoy free fruit, snacks, hot drinks and cold beverages Employee referral bonus scheme Access to our Learning & Development platform, offering a wide range of online courses, certifications and professional development tools to support your career growth and skill enhancement High-quality office environment Free onsite parking / within walking distance from the train station We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. Agencies: We know where you are if we need any support - thank you for your interest in working with Pineapple.
Our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years, we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions.Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long-term investment and savings solutions.Through telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role. Background & Purpose Workplace Solutions (WPS) is responsible for defining and managing M&G's operational property footprint globally, ensuring safe, secure, efficient and compliant workplaces that support colleagues' evolving needs in a hybrid operating environment.The Senior Controls & Assurance Specialist strengthens WPS' risk maturity by delivering high quality control testing, risk oversight, assurance reviews, governance processes, and Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) support. The role acts as second in command to the Business Assurance Manager, leading significant components of the Business Assurance Plan and providing expert challenge, insight and analysis.This role will work across multiple WPS teams (Sustainability, Health & Safety, Procurement, Operations, Strategy & Planning, Data & Analytics, Programmes & Projects), the Group HR function, Group Risk & Resilience Group Procurement, and M&G Global Services (India), ensuring WPS maintains strong compliance with the Risk Management Framework, Group Governance Manual, Third Party Risk Standards, Model and User Developed Applications (MUDA) Policy, and the uplifted Financial Crime Standards introduced through Financial Crime Enhancement Programme (FCEP). Key Responsibilities 1. Support Delivery & Maturity of the WPS Risk Management Framework Lead defined elements of the WPS Business Assurance Plan: risk reviews, deep dives, control testing, and assurance assignments. Independently review team risk and issue registers for completeness, trend analysis, and escalation triggers. Support the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) process: advise Risk Owners, challenge assumptions, test controls and help prepare submissions. Produce high quality risk reporting for the monthly WPS Risk & Controls Working Group. Act as deputy to the Business Assurance Manager during governance meetings, occasionally representing WPS with Group Risk and other forums. Manage documentation and updates to WPS Key Processes and ensure annual attestations are completed. 2. Controls Testing, Issue Management & MUDA Oversight Perform Key and Non Key Control Assessments, verifying design and operating effectiveness. Provide guidance to control owners on documentation standards, test scripts and evidence requirements. Support MetricStream (M&G's Risk Management Tool) issue management: triage, draft entries, track remediation, and monitor ageing of issues. Act as Deputy MUDA Co ordinator : + Review MUDA inventory entries + Support annual attestations + Provide challenge on model risks and materiality + Liaise with MUDA owners to ensure compliance with the MUDA Policy 3. Third Party Risk Management & Supplier Oversight Conduct due diligence checks and re segmentation in line with the WPS Sourcing Cycle. Review supplier contracts prior to signature; identify risks, gaps, or missing controls. Manage contract related entries in the WPS Contract Register and ensure supplier documentation is complete and stored correctly in the WPS Data Library. Raise Front Door references and complete required due diligence in Prevalent (M&G's Procurement Tool) on behalf of WPS. Support WPS representation at the Third Party Risk Management Forum and provide expert input for the FCEP uplift discussions. 4. Group Governance Manual, Policy Compliance & ASoC Processes Co ordinate WPS' contributions to the Annual Statement of Compliance (ASoC) process for Environment, Health & Safety and other GGF policies. Assist with designing simplifications for international office managers and improve response quality through training and guidance. Support the quarterly Conflict of Interest review and ensure timely follow up. Review and update Powers of Attorney, maintaining audit trails. 5. Financial Crime Uplift & Regulatory Standards Compliance Work with Business Assurance Manager to embed uplifted financial crime related controls (per FCEP), including: Supporting identification of high risk roles. Ensuring TPDD, FC Due Diligence, and FC screening controls are understood within WPS. Monitoring whether WPS processes sufficiently reflect Anti Bribery & Corruption, AML/CTF, Sanctions and Fraud frameworks. Highlighting financial crime related risks linked to suppliers, operational processes, corporate facilities, procurement activity, and data handling. 6. Secretariat, Governance & Reporting Responsibilities Provide Secretariat support where required (e.g., Risk & Controls Working Group, SRM SteerCo, SRM Review). Prepare agendas, actions, minutes, and forward looking planners. Support preparation of WPS reports for SLT, ExCom and Group Governance committees. 7. Training, Guidance & Continuous Improvement Deliver training to WPS teams on risks, controls, issues, notifiable events, procurement controls, and Third-Party Risk Management obligations. Identify opportunities to simplify or mature the control environment across WPS. Promote good risk culture and behaviours, supporting the Business Assurance Manager in change management and risk awareness initiatives. Knowledge, Skills & Experience Knowledge (Essential) Strong understanding of risk management, internal controls, and assurance methodologies. Working knowledge of real estate, facilities management and other workplace operations. Familiarity with governance and regulatory expectations across Corporate Functions, especially TPRM, MUDA, and Financial Crime Standards. Skills (Essential) Excellent written and verbal communication, including ability to draft high quality assurance outputs. Ability to work independently under minimal supervision and manage competing priorities. Ability to challenge constructively, influence stakeholders and articulate risks clearly. Competence in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio; ability to work with risk systems such as MetricStream. Experience (Essential) Experience working in a risk, assurance, compliance, audit or governance function. Experience conducting control testing, assurance reviews, process mapping or supporting RCSAs. Experience working with third party oversight, procurement controls or contract governance. Qualifications (Desirable) Degree level or equivalent experience. Professional qualifications advantageous but not required (e.g. IRM, IIA, CIMA, CISI, ACII).Work Level: Manager / ExpertRecruiter: Matt CampbellClose Date: 15th April 2026What we offer:At M&G, we're committed to helping you thrive and supporting your wellbeing, both at work and beyond. Our benefits are designed to help you balance your professional and personal life, while planning confidently for your future. Our UK benefits include: As a savings and Investments firm we are proud to offer a valuable pension scheme of 18% , with 13% made up of Employer Contributions and 5% Employee Contributions .We also offer Share Save and our Share Incentive Plan , together with access to financial wellbeing and support services - to help give you real confidence to put your money to work. Enjoy 38 days annual leave including bank holidays,
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years, we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions.Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long-term investment and savings solutions.Through telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role. Background & Purpose Workplace Solutions (WPS) is responsible for defining and managing M&G's operational property footprint globally, ensuring safe, secure, efficient and compliant workplaces that support colleagues' evolving needs in a hybrid operating environment.The Senior Controls & Assurance Specialist strengthens WPS' risk maturity by delivering high quality control testing, risk oversight, assurance reviews, governance processes, and Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) support. The role acts as second in command to the Business Assurance Manager, leading significant components of the Business Assurance Plan and providing expert challenge, insight and analysis.This role will work across multiple WPS teams (Sustainability, Health & Safety, Procurement, Operations, Strategy & Planning, Data & Analytics, Programmes & Projects), the Group HR function, Group Risk & Resilience Group Procurement, and M&G Global Services (India), ensuring WPS maintains strong compliance with the Risk Management Framework, Group Governance Manual, Third Party Risk Standards, Model and User Developed Applications (MUDA) Policy, and the uplifted Financial Crime Standards introduced through Financial Crime Enhancement Programme (FCEP). Key Responsibilities 1. Support Delivery & Maturity of the WPS Risk Management Framework Lead defined elements of the WPS Business Assurance Plan: risk reviews, deep dives, control testing, and assurance assignments. Independently review team risk and issue registers for completeness, trend analysis, and escalation triggers. Support the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) process: advise Risk Owners, challenge assumptions, test controls and help prepare submissions. Produce high quality risk reporting for the monthly WPS Risk & Controls Working Group. Act as deputy to the Business Assurance Manager during governance meetings, occasionally representing WPS with Group Risk and other forums. Manage documentation and updates to WPS Key Processes and ensure annual attestations are completed. 2. Controls Testing, Issue Management & MUDA Oversight Perform Key and Non Key Control Assessments, verifying design and operating effectiveness. Provide guidance to control owners on documentation standards, test scripts and evidence requirements. Support MetricStream (M&G's Risk Management Tool) issue management: triage, draft entries, track remediation, and monitor ageing of issues. Act as Deputy MUDA Co ordinator : + Review MUDA inventory entries + Support annual attestations + Provide challenge on model risks and materiality + Liaise with MUDA owners to ensure compliance with the MUDA Policy 3. Third Party Risk Management & Supplier Oversight Conduct due diligence checks and re segmentation in line with the WPS Sourcing Cycle. Review supplier contracts prior to signature; identify risks, gaps, or missing controls. Manage contract related entries in the WPS Contract Register and ensure supplier documentation is complete and stored correctly in the WPS Data Library. Raise Front Door references and complete required due diligence in Prevalent (M&G's Procurement Tool) on behalf of WPS. Support WPS representation at the Third Party Risk Management Forum and provide expert input for the FCEP uplift discussions. 4. Group Governance Manual, Policy Compliance & ASoC Processes Co ordinate WPS' contributions to the Annual Statement of Compliance (ASoC) process for Environment, Health & Safety and other GGF policies. Assist with designing simplifications for international office managers and improve response quality through training and guidance. Support the quarterly Conflict of Interest review and ensure timely follow up. Review and update Powers of Attorney, maintaining audit trails. 5. Financial Crime Uplift & Regulatory Standards Compliance Work with Business Assurance Manager to embed uplifted financial crime related controls (per FCEP), including: Supporting identification of high risk roles. Ensuring TPDD, FC Due Diligence, and FC screening controls are understood within WPS. Monitoring whether WPS processes sufficiently reflect Anti Bribery & Corruption, AML/CTF, Sanctions and Fraud frameworks. Highlighting financial crime related risks linked to suppliers, operational processes, corporate facilities, procurement activity, and data handling. 6. Secretariat, Governance & Reporting Responsibilities Provide Secretariat support where required (e.g., Risk & Controls Working Group, SRM SteerCo, SRM Review). Prepare agendas, actions, minutes, and forward looking planners. Support preparation of WPS reports for SLT, ExCom and Group Governance committees. 7. Training, Guidance & Continuous Improvement Deliver training to WPS teams on risks, controls, issues, notifiable events, procurement controls, and Third-Party Risk Management obligations. Identify opportunities to simplify or mature the control environment across WPS. Promote good risk culture and behaviours, supporting the Business Assurance Manager in change management and risk awareness initiatives. Knowledge, Skills & Experience Knowledge (Essential) Strong understanding of risk management, internal controls, and assurance methodologies. Working knowledge of real estate, facilities management and other workplace operations. Familiarity with governance and regulatory expectations across Corporate Functions, especially TPRM, MUDA, and Financial Crime Standards. Skills (Essential) Excellent written and verbal communication, including ability to draft high quality assurance outputs. Ability to work independently under minimal supervision and manage competing priorities. Ability to challenge constructively, influence stakeholders and articulate risks clearly. Competence in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio; ability to work with risk systems such as MetricStream. Experience (Essential) Experience working in a risk, assurance, compliance, audit or governance function. Experience conducting control testing, assurance reviews, process mapping or supporting RCSAs. Experience working with third party oversight, procurement controls or contract governance. Qualifications (Desirable) Degree level or equivalent experience. Professional qualifications advantageous but not required (e.g. IRM, IIA, CIMA, CISI, ACII).Work Level: Manager / ExpertRecruiter: Matt CampbellClose Date: 15th April 2026What we offer:At M&G, we're committed to helping you thrive and supporting your wellbeing, both at work and beyond. Our benefits are designed to help you balance your professional and personal life, while planning confidently for your future. Our UK benefits include: As a savings and Investments firm we are proud to offer a valuable pension scheme of 18% , with 13% made up of Employer Contributions and 5% Employee Contributions .We also offer Share Save and our Share Incentive Plan , together with access to financial wellbeing and support services - to help give you real confidence to put your money to work. Enjoy 38 days annual leave including bank holidays,
Governance and Compliance Officer Location: Blackpool (Office-based) Salary: Competitive + competitive benefits package Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (35 hours per week) Reporting to: Head of Governance Overview We are seeking a Governance and Compliance Officer to join our team following the retirement of the current post holder. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a long-term career in governance, working at the heart of organisational decision-making and supporting senior stakeholders. The role provides high-quality administrative, secretariat and governance support to the Board, Committees and associated governance processes, ensuring compliance, accuracy and professionalism at all times. Key Responsibilities Governance & Secretarial Support Provide full secretarial support to the Board of Directors, including agenda coordination, meeting preparation and minute-taking Produce accurate minutes and maintain records of decisions and actions Track and follow up on Board actions, ensuring deadlines are met Maintain registers (e.g. Directors' interests) and ensure documentation is issued and signed appropriately Support Board Committees and governance groups as required Ensure all governance processes are documented, mapped and maintained Meeting & Stakeholder Coordination Facilitate meetings using MS Teams, including document sharing and coordination Liaise with Directors, presenters and stakeholders ahead of meetings Draft professional communications (formal and informal) to a range of stakeholders Provide administrative support for Annual General Meetings (AGMs), including documentation and minute-taking Compliance & Governance Administration Support governance and compliance activities such as Companies House filings Ensure GDPR-compliant handling of all documentation Assist with Director selection processes and governance reviews Maintain accurate electronic and paper-based records General Duties Support governance projects, including sensitive or confidential work Provide cover for colleagues within the Governance team as required Contribute to continuous improvement of governance processes Essential Requirements Experience & Skills Experience in governance, company secretarial, compliance or senior-level administration Proven experience taking formal minutes at Board or Committee level Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Excellent written communication skills, including drafting professional emails and documents Confident using MS Teams and digital tools for meeting facilitation and document sharing Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records Ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders Attributes A clear desire to pursue a career in governance Ability to quickly step in and support an established meeting cycle Proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently Collaborative and flexible team player Qualifications GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent Desirable Experience working with Boards, Committees or volunteers Awareness of compliance, risk management or corporate governance frameworks Familiarity with SharePoint or similar systems Understanding of UK Corporate Governance Code or company law Additional Requirements Willingness to travel occasionally within the UK for meetings Benefits Pension scheme with employer contributions matched up to 4% from day one Health Cash Plan (post-probation) covering dental, optical and wellbeing costs Annual flex pot to spend on benefits such as additional holiday, pension, gym membership or cycle to work scheme Critical illness and income protection cover (post-probation) 34 days holiday including bank holidays Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Employee Assistance Programme and legal advice line Additional insurance benefits including travel and personal accident cover Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to build a career in governance within a supportive and professional environment, working closely with senior leadership and playing a key role in organisational effectiveness.
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
Governance and Compliance Officer Location: Blackpool (Office-based) Salary: Competitive + competitive benefits package Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (35 hours per week) Reporting to: Head of Governance Overview We are seeking a Governance and Compliance Officer to join our team following the retirement of the current post holder. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a long-term career in governance, working at the heart of organisational decision-making and supporting senior stakeholders. The role provides high-quality administrative, secretariat and governance support to the Board, Committees and associated governance processes, ensuring compliance, accuracy and professionalism at all times. Key Responsibilities Governance & Secretarial Support Provide full secretarial support to the Board of Directors, including agenda coordination, meeting preparation and minute-taking Produce accurate minutes and maintain records of decisions and actions Track and follow up on Board actions, ensuring deadlines are met Maintain registers (e.g. Directors' interests) and ensure documentation is issued and signed appropriately Support Board Committees and governance groups as required Ensure all governance processes are documented, mapped and maintained Meeting & Stakeholder Coordination Facilitate meetings using MS Teams, including document sharing and coordination Liaise with Directors, presenters and stakeholders ahead of meetings Draft professional communications (formal and informal) to a range of stakeholders Provide administrative support for Annual General Meetings (AGMs), including documentation and minute-taking Compliance & Governance Administration Support governance and compliance activities such as Companies House filings Ensure GDPR-compliant handling of all documentation Assist with Director selection processes and governance reviews Maintain accurate electronic and paper-based records General Duties Support governance projects, including sensitive or confidential work Provide cover for colleagues within the Governance team as required Contribute to continuous improvement of governance processes Essential Requirements Experience & Skills Experience in governance, company secretarial, compliance or senior-level administration Proven experience taking formal minutes at Board or Committee level Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Excellent written communication skills, including drafting professional emails and documents Confident using MS Teams and digital tools for meeting facilitation and document sharing Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records Ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders Attributes A clear desire to pursue a career in governance Ability to quickly step in and support an established meeting cycle Proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently Collaborative and flexible team player Qualifications GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent Desirable Experience working with Boards, Committees or volunteers Awareness of compliance, risk management or corporate governance frameworks Familiarity with SharePoint or similar systems Understanding of UK Corporate Governance Code or company law Additional Requirements Willingness to travel occasionally within the UK for meetings Benefits Pension scheme with employer contributions matched up to 4% from day one Health Cash Plan (post-probation) covering dental, optical and wellbeing costs Annual flex pot to spend on benefits such as additional holiday, pension, gym membership or cycle to work scheme Critical illness and income protection cover (post-probation) 34 days holiday including bank holidays Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Employee Assistance Programme and legal advice line Additional insurance benefits including travel and personal accident cover Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to build a career in governance within a supportive and professional environment, working closely with senior leadership and playing a key role in organisational effectiveness.
Robert Half Finance & Accounting are delighted to be supporting a large, well-established UK organisation with the appointment of a Finance Manager. The business is recognised for its strong operational foundations, progressive leadership, and a culture that genuinely prioritises professional development, collaboration, and continuous improvement. With a focus on doing things the right way, they value people who take ownership, bring new ideas, and contribute to shaping a high-performing finance environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced accountant who enjoys financial reporting, project management, complex structures, and contributing to strategic finance initiatives within a supportive and people-focused organisation. The role is a full time, permanent contract based out of their Central Bristol office with excellent transport links, where they work to a hybrid working pattern. The Role Working as part of a high-performing Group Reporting structure, the Finance Manager will lead a small team and play a key role in delivering accurate and timely statutory reporting across a large portfolio of legal entities. You will be responsible for overseeing the planning, project management, and production of legal entity accounts, ensuring that statutory filings, compliance requirements, and internal controls are met to a consistently high standard. Alongside this, you will help shape longer-term initiatives to improve the efficiency and structure of the group's legal entities, partnering closely with internal and external stakeholders. This is a position that sits within the organisation's Group Reporting leadership team-offering genuine influence, visibility, and involvement in setting team culture, priorities, and future direction. What You'll Be Doing Owning the end-to-end planning and project management of circa 350 entity accounts, including around 100 subject to external audit Coordinating internal and external stakeholders, including audit partners, to deliver statutory accounts to an agreed timetable Reviewing, preparing, and finalising legal entity accounts, drawing on wider Group Reporting resources where needed Driving a longer-term entity rationalisation programme-identifying unnecessary entities, simplifying structures, and reducing audit requirements where appropriate Working closely with the company secretariat team to ensure entity structures remain accurate, compliant, and up to date Reviewing and simplifying intercompany trading relationships, eliminating legacy balances, and ensuring recoverability of key intercompany accounts Owning the legal entity adjustment ledger and ensuring accurate posting into the Group result Supporting broader change and transformation initiatives across the finance function, balancing BAU with project activity. Contributing to continuous improvement, leveraging technology to improve controls, efficiency, and accuracy Playing an active role in future finance systems implementation What We're Looking For Professionally qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong technical and statutory reporting experience Proven ability to manage a team and support others' development Experience working with complex group structures and delivering high-quality reporting to tight deadlines Strong IFRS knowledge and experience in audit or group financial statements Excellent Excel skills, with exposure to ERP and consolidation tools beneficial. For more information, please call Paige on . To apply, please e-mail Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:
Apr 06, 2026
Full time
Robert Half Finance & Accounting are delighted to be supporting a large, well-established UK organisation with the appointment of a Finance Manager. The business is recognised for its strong operational foundations, progressive leadership, and a culture that genuinely prioritises professional development, collaboration, and continuous improvement. With a focus on doing things the right way, they value people who take ownership, bring new ideas, and contribute to shaping a high-performing finance environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced accountant who enjoys financial reporting, project management, complex structures, and contributing to strategic finance initiatives within a supportive and people-focused organisation. The role is a full time, permanent contract based out of their Central Bristol office with excellent transport links, where they work to a hybrid working pattern. The Role Working as part of a high-performing Group Reporting structure, the Finance Manager will lead a small team and play a key role in delivering accurate and timely statutory reporting across a large portfolio of legal entities. You will be responsible for overseeing the planning, project management, and production of legal entity accounts, ensuring that statutory filings, compliance requirements, and internal controls are met to a consistently high standard. Alongside this, you will help shape longer-term initiatives to improve the efficiency and structure of the group's legal entities, partnering closely with internal and external stakeholders. This is a position that sits within the organisation's Group Reporting leadership team-offering genuine influence, visibility, and involvement in setting team culture, priorities, and future direction. What You'll Be Doing Owning the end-to-end planning and project management of circa 350 entity accounts, including around 100 subject to external audit Coordinating internal and external stakeholders, including audit partners, to deliver statutory accounts to an agreed timetable Reviewing, preparing, and finalising legal entity accounts, drawing on wider Group Reporting resources where needed Driving a longer-term entity rationalisation programme-identifying unnecessary entities, simplifying structures, and reducing audit requirements where appropriate Working closely with the company secretariat team to ensure entity structures remain accurate, compliant, and up to date Reviewing and simplifying intercompany trading relationships, eliminating legacy balances, and ensuring recoverability of key intercompany accounts Owning the legal entity adjustment ledger and ensuring accurate posting into the Group result Supporting broader change and transformation initiatives across the finance function, balancing BAU with project activity. Contributing to continuous improvement, leveraging technology to improve controls, efficiency, and accuracy Playing an active role in future finance systems implementation What We're Looking For Professionally qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong technical and statutory reporting experience Proven ability to manage a team and support others' development Experience working with complex group structures and delivering high-quality reporting to tight deadlines Strong IFRS knowledge and experience in audit or group financial statements Excellent Excel skills, with exposure to ERP and consolidation tools beneficial. For more information, please call Paige on . To apply, please e-mail Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:
