At BAE Systems Australia Do interesting work that MATTERS ENJOY what you do GROW your career Be YOU We work in a thriving sector - one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible. Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work. About the OPPORTUNITY Are you drawn to the idea of collaborating with a team that is trusted and valued? Come join a leading employer and be embraced by a team that fosters a nurturing culture and atmosphere, allowing you to flourish whilst providing flexibility to manage life outside of work. We are looking for Commercial Officer to join us. Working with the Commercial Function supporting our Integrated Defence and Autonomous Systems (IDAS) team, where your contribution will ensure the best commercial outcomes for the Customer and the business whilst contributing to the support of the Australian Defence Forces. This opportunity is available at our Edinburgh Parks, SA office and open to hybrid work, flexibility and 9 day fortnight PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Develop and manage the commercial relationship with the customer community Manage and resolve customer queries and issues in areas of responsibility, escalating significant problems as appropriate Prepare bids in line with the Life Cycle Management and the Request for Bid Approval process Review, draft, negotiate and finalise contracts and commercial agreements and support with complex contracts Manage commercial contracts and the commercial elements of the Life Cycle Management and Request for Bid Approval process within own possession Adopt clear understandings with suppliers of both technical and commercial issues to ensure that business arrangements minimise risk. Propose and review complex terms and conditions to ensure that BAE Systems Australia Business interests are protected Support Procurement and Supply Chain colleagues in the preparation of sub-contract terms and conditions as required Work with the internal legal team and external legal advisors as required to ensure all contracts have the necessary legal input/governance Manage the implementation of procedures and controls within the specified area to ensure compliance with commercial policies Provide advice on commercial policy to managers and non-commercial staff making the case for the added value of these processes Draft moderately complex contracts / agreements with little supervision About YOU You'll have: Previous experience in a similar role Flexible with a lean in approach Team orientation with a high level of written and oral communication skills including the ability to communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders of all levels and from a range of disciplines A curious mind-set An ability to work as part of a team or independently with little supervision and guidance and using your own experience, judgement and initiative Adept at building and maintaining excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders Computer literacy, with intermediate knowledge of MS Suite. Familiarity with tools like SharePoint and Oracle is desirable Eligibility to obtain and maintain Government Security Clearance Please submit your application and advise in your covering letter which role you are interested in. We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidate hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply. About US You will joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing. Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best. As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia. We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions. We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180. Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant. To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: Clearances As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances. Further information regarding security clearances. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.
Feb 20, 2026
Full time
At BAE Systems Australia Do interesting work that MATTERS ENJOY what you do GROW your career Be YOU We work in a thriving sector - one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible. Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work. About the OPPORTUNITY Are you drawn to the idea of collaborating with a team that is trusted and valued? Come join a leading employer and be embraced by a team that fosters a nurturing culture and atmosphere, allowing you to flourish whilst providing flexibility to manage life outside of work. We are looking for Commercial Officer to join us. Working with the Commercial Function supporting our Integrated Defence and Autonomous Systems (IDAS) team, where your contribution will ensure the best commercial outcomes for the Customer and the business whilst contributing to the support of the Australian Defence Forces. This opportunity is available at our Edinburgh Parks, SA office and open to hybrid work, flexibility and 9 day fortnight PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Develop and manage the commercial relationship with the customer community Manage and resolve customer queries and issues in areas of responsibility, escalating significant problems as appropriate Prepare bids in line with the Life Cycle Management and the Request for Bid Approval process Review, draft, negotiate and finalise contracts and commercial agreements and support with complex contracts Manage commercial contracts and the commercial elements of the Life Cycle Management and Request for Bid Approval process within own possession Adopt clear understandings with suppliers of both technical and commercial issues to ensure that business arrangements minimise risk. Propose and review complex terms and conditions to ensure that BAE Systems Australia Business interests are protected Support Procurement and Supply Chain colleagues in the preparation of sub-contract terms and conditions as required Work with the internal legal team and external legal advisors as required to ensure all contracts have the necessary legal input/governance Manage the implementation of procedures and controls within the specified area to ensure compliance with commercial policies Provide advice on commercial policy to managers and non-commercial staff making the case for the added value of these processes Draft moderately complex contracts / agreements with little supervision About YOU You'll have: Previous experience in a similar role Flexible with a lean in approach Team orientation with a high level of written and oral communication skills including the ability to communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders of all levels and from a range of disciplines A curious mind-set An ability to work as part of a team or independently with little supervision and guidance and using your own experience, judgement and initiative Adept at building and maintaining excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders Computer literacy, with intermediate knowledge of MS Suite. Familiarity with tools like SharePoint and Oracle is desirable Eligibility to obtain and maintain Government Security Clearance Please submit your application and advise in your covering letter which role you are interested in. We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidate hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply. About US You will joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing. Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best. As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia. We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions. We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180. Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant. To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: Clearances As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances. Further information regarding security clearances. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.
AWE is recruiting a Senior Category Manager (Senior Framework Manager) to implement category strategy for Capital Projects to support our utilities Infrastructure. Salary: from 63,270 (depending on your suitability and level of experience) Location: Reading (Green Park), with free onsite parking. Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Ready to play your part? At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part? As a Senior Category Manager, you will help shape the wider category strategy for utilities infrastructure and enable the delivery of our strategic frameworks including developing task order agreements with utilities team and supplier negotiation to agree project price and schedule. You will be running tenders within agreed frameworks, and working with the strategic sourcing team to procure complex procurements. You will be responsible for overseeing performance of agreed frameworks, leading commercial negotiations across technically and high-risk contractual environments. We are ideally seeking individuals with commercial contract management experience, who have public procurement regulations knowledge. You will have an understanding of the end-to-end procurement process, including pre and post contract, and experience of utilising contract management tools such as CEMAR. To ensure success as a Senior Category Manager, you will have previous experience of managing NEC4 infrastructure contracts, and an understanding of how to translate business requirements and will be motivated to drive value for money, applying industry leading contract management techniques to mitigate commercial risk. Who are we looking for? We are ideally looking for Senior Category Managers with previous experience of leading the commercial management of high-value frameworks supporting utilities or critical infrastructure programmes, working in a highly regulated environment, proven track record of leading and delivering complex commercial negotiations, excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. A strong understanding of NEC4 contracts, pricing options and placing call-off contracts is essential for this role, and understanding the importance of governance is advantageous, but not essential. Candidates working towards CIPS membership or willing to start training, as part of your ongoing development plan, is preferred. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Developing and maintaining relationships with Suppliers. Understanding the requirements, duties and obligations of AWE under contracts to ensure alignment with the Business' goals and the industry regulations. Supervising contract execution to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines. Monitoring the implementation and performance of KPI's. Obtaining the appropriate governance approvals. Managing and mitigating risks. Creating meaningful relationships with Stakeholders. Work hard, be rewarded: We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions). Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically 2-3 days onsite per week.
Feb 20, 2026
Full time
AWE is recruiting a Senior Category Manager (Senior Framework Manager) to implement category strategy for Capital Projects to support our utilities Infrastructure. Salary: from 63,270 (depending on your suitability and level of experience) Location: Reading (Green Park), with free onsite parking. Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Ready to play your part? At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part? As a Senior Category Manager, you will help shape the wider category strategy for utilities infrastructure and enable the delivery of our strategic frameworks including developing task order agreements with utilities team and supplier negotiation to agree project price and schedule. You will be running tenders within agreed frameworks, and working with the strategic sourcing team to procure complex procurements. You will be responsible for overseeing performance of agreed frameworks, leading commercial negotiations across technically and high-risk contractual environments. We are ideally seeking individuals with commercial contract management experience, who have public procurement regulations knowledge. You will have an understanding of the end-to-end procurement process, including pre and post contract, and experience of utilising contract management tools such as CEMAR. To ensure success as a Senior Category Manager, you will have previous experience of managing NEC4 infrastructure contracts, and an understanding of how to translate business requirements and will be motivated to drive value for money, applying industry leading contract management techniques to mitigate commercial risk. Who are we looking for? We are ideally looking for Senior Category Managers with previous experience of leading the commercial management of high-value frameworks supporting utilities or critical infrastructure programmes, working in a highly regulated environment, proven track record of leading and delivering complex commercial negotiations, excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. A strong understanding of NEC4 contracts, pricing options and placing call-off contracts is essential for this role, and understanding the importance of governance is advantageous, but not essential. Candidates working towards CIPS membership or willing to start training, as part of your ongoing development plan, is preferred. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Developing and maintaining relationships with Suppliers. Understanding the requirements, duties and obligations of AWE under contracts to ensure alignment with the Business' goals and the industry regulations. Supervising contract execution to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines. Monitoring the implementation and performance of KPI's. Obtaining the appropriate governance approvals. Managing and mitigating risks. Creating meaningful relationships with Stakeholders. Work hard, be rewarded: We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions). Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically 2-3 days onsite per week.
Head of Payroll VANRATH are delighted to be recruiting for a Head of Payroll on behalf of a large, complex organisation operating across the UK and Ireland. This is a senior leadership role with full accountability for payroll delivery within a high-volume, multi-entity environment. The role would suit a strategic, hands-on payroll leader with strong people management capability and a passion for improving systems, controls, and service delivery. The Role As Head of Payroll, you will be responsible for the end-to-end payroll function across the UK and Ireland. Key responsibilities include: Leading and delivering accurate, compliant payrolls for a large workforce, consistently meeting SLAs Ensuring full compliance with payroll legislation, pensions, statutory reporting, and governance standards Developing and embedding strong payroll controls, reporting, and risk mitigation processes Driving continuous improvement, standardisation, and efficiency across payroll operations Leading payroll input into wider HR systems and transformation initiatives The Ideal Candidate Essential: 10+ years' experience in senior payroll leadership within a large or complex organisation Proven experience managing managers and multi-layered teams Strong working knowledge of payroll compliance, controls, and best practice Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Highly detail-driven with the ability to identify issues and deliver improvements Desirable: Experience in a SOX-controlled or highly regulated environment Exposure to Time & Attendance systems Involvement in payroll or HR system implementations (e.g. SAP) Qualifications Degree in Finance, Accounting, HR, or a related discipline Professional payroll qualification or accreditation (preferred) For further information on this vacancy, or any other Accountancy and Finance jobs in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Kevin Roberts in the strictest confidence
Feb 20, 2026
Full time
Head of Payroll VANRATH are delighted to be recruiting for a Head of Payroll on behalf of a large, complex organisation operating across the UK and Ireland. This is a senior leadership role with full accountability for payroll delivery within a high-volume, multi-entity environment. The role would suit a strategic, hands-on payroll leader with strong people management capability and a passion for improving systems, controls, and service delivery. The Role As Head of Payroll, you will be responsible for the end-to-end payroll function across the UK and Ireland. Key responsibilities include: Leading and delivering accurate, compliant payrolls for a large workforce, consistently meeting SLAs Ensuring full compliance with payroll legislation, pensions, statutory reporting, and governance standards Developing and embedding strong payroll controls, reporting, and risk mitigation processes Driving continuous improvement, standardisation, and efficiency across payroll operations Leading payroll input into wider HR systems and transformation initiatives The Ideal Candidate Essential: 10+ years' experience in senior payroll leadership within a large or complex organisation Proven experience managing managers and multi-layered teams Strong working knowledge of payroll compliance, controls, and best practice Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Highly detail-driven with the ability to identify issues and deliver improvements Desirable: Experience in a SOX-controlled or highly regulated environment Exposure to Time & Attendance systems Involvement in payroll or HR system implementations (e.g. SAP) Qualifications Degree in Finance, Accounting, HR, or a related discipline Professional payroll qualification or accreditation (preferred) For further information on this vacancy, or any other Accountancy and Finance jobs in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Kevin Roberts in the strictest confidence
Job summary Alliance is a leading local provider of children's mental health and emotional wellbeing services. We deliver support across educational settings through a whole-school approach, evidence based psychological interventions, and collaborative system working. Our services operate within the CYP APT principles and evidence based psychological interventions, and collaborative system working. Our services operate within the CYP APT principles and an IThrive framework. Main duties of the job The postholder will provide operational, clinical and strategic leadership to Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) across Stockton and Hartlepool, ensuring services are safe, effective, outcome focused, and aligned with national frameworks. You will lead a growing skilled and multidisciplinary workforce, supporting high quality psychological interventions, and manage Lead Clinicians within an established leadership structure. Key dates: Closing date: 1 March 2026 Interviews : 9 March 2026 (in person at Billingham) Job description Leadership & Management Lead and manage a multidisciplinary MHST workforce (e.g. EMHPs, Senior Practitioners, administrators). Develop a positive, inclusive, learning focussed team culture that prioritises wellbeing and reflective practice. Oversee recruitment, induction, performance management, supervision and staff development. Ensure effective clinical, managerial and safeguarding supervision arrangements. Embed service delivery within the IThrive model, building strong relationships with schools, health, social care and voluntary sector partners. Lead operational planning and ensure team commitment to service goals. Monitor compliance with "Delivering With, Delivering Well" standards. Support the Service Manager in meeting contract requirements and supporting Senior Mental Health Leads in education settings. Ensure robust performance monitoring, reporting and quality governance across the locality. Promote an organisational culture grounded in equality, diversity, inclusion and staff wellbeing. Clinical & Operational Responsibilities Ensure delivery of evidence based early intervention and low intensity interventions in line with MHST operational and CYP APT frameworks. Maintain high standards of clinical governance, safeguarding, risk management and information governance. Monitor and respond to incidents, complaints and risks, embedding learning across the service. Lead and contribute to audits, evaluations and continuous quality improvement. Ensure pathways are developed, maintained and reviewed with Lead Clinicians and the Service Manager. Oversee and support effective management of clinical risk and safeguarding. Manage feedback and complaints processes, ensuring responses inform service development. Support waiting list management and maintain a clear clinical supervision plan for the team. Lead engagement with the MHST self assessment process and implement resulting improvement plans. Ensure practice across all three MHST core functions: Direct evidence based work with children and young people Whole school/college approach to mental health Professional consultation and support for access to specialist services 3. Partnership & System Working Act as a key liaison between education settings, NHS partners, local authorities and the voluntary sector. Build and maintain strong relationships with schools and colleges. Represent the MHST at relevant governance groups and system meetings. Support the development of whole school mental health policies and mental health lead roles. 4. Outcomes, Data & Reporting Ensure accurate data collection and use of routine outcome measures (e.g. CYP APT). Use data to monitor performance, evaluate impact, and inform service development. Support reporting processes to commissioners and stakeholders. Embed an outcomes informed, person centred approach within the team. 5. General Responsibilities Model Alliance values in all aspects of work. Ensure compliance with contract requirements around data collection and recordkeeping. Commit to mandatory training and ongoing professional development. Participate in appraisal, supervision and performance review. Undertake additional duties as reasonably required by the Service Manager.
Feb 20, 2026
Full time
Job summary Alliance is a leading local provider of children's mental health and emotional wellbeing services. We deliver support across educational settings through a whole-school approach, evidence based psychological interventions, and collaborative system working. Our services operate within the CYP APT principles and evidence based psychological interventions, and collaborative system working. Our services operate within the CYP APT principles and an IThrive framework. Main duties of the job The postholder will provide operational, clinical and strategic leadership to Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) across Stockton and Hartlepool, ensuring services are safe, effective, outcome focused, and aligned with national frameworks. You will lead a growing skilled and multidisciplinary workforce, supporting high quality psychological interventions, and manage Lead Clinicians within an established leadership structure. Key dates: Closing date: 1 March 2026 Interviews : 9 March 2026 (in person at Billingham) Job description Leadership & Management Lead and manage a multidisciplinary MHST workforce (e.g. EMHPs, Senior Practitioners, administrators). Develop a positive, inclusive, learning focussed team culture that prioritises wellbeing and reflective practice. Oversee recruitment, induction, performance management, supervision and staff development. Ensure effective clinical, managerial and safeguarding supervision arrangements. Embed service delivery within the IThrive model, building strong relationships with schools, health, social care and voluntary sector partners. Lead operational planning and ensure team commitment to service goals. Monitor compliance with "Delivering With, Delivering Well" standards. Support the Service Manager in meeting contract requirements and supporting Senior Mental Health Leads in education settings. Ensure robust performance monitoring, reporting and quality governance across the locality. Promote an organisational culture grounded in equality, diversity, inclusion and staff wellbeing. Clinical & Operational Responsibilities Ensure delivery of evidence based early intervention and low intensity interventions in line with MHST operational and CYP APT frameworks. Maintain high standards of clinical governance, safeguarding, risk management and information governance. Monitor and respond to incidents, complaints and risks, embedding learning across the service. Lead and contribute to audits, evaluations and continuous quality improvement. Ensure pathways are developed, maintained and reviewed with Lead Clinicians and the Service Manager. Oversee and support effective management of clinical risk and safeguarding. Manage feedback and complaints processes, ensuring responses inform service development. Support waiting list management and maintain a clear clinical supervision plan for the team. Lead engagement with the MHST self assessment process and implement resulting improvement plans. Ensure practice across all three MHST core functions: Direct evidence based work with children and young people Whole school/college approach to mental health Professional consultation and support for access to specialist services 3. Partnership & System Working Act as a key liaison between education settings, NHS partners, local authorities and the voluntary sector. Build and maintain strong relationships with schools and colleges. Represent the MHST at relevant governance groups and system meetings. Support the development of whole school mental health policies and mental health lead roles. 4. Outcomes, Data & Reporting Ensure accurate data collection and use of routine outcome measures (e.g. CYP APT). Use data to monitor performance, evaluate impact, and inform service development. Support reporting processes to commissioners and stakeholders. Embed an outcomes informed, person centred approach within the team. 5. General Responsibilities Model Alliance values in all aspects of work. Ensure compliance with contract requirements around data collection and recordkeeping. Commit to mandatory training and ongoing professional development. Participate in appraisal, supervision and performance review. Undertake additional duties as reasonably required by the Service Manager.
The ER Lead will own holistic case management across GAIL's, providing expert advice to Operations Managers, Bakery Managers, Support Office Managers and People Partners. You will also support or play an active role yourself in various ER processes. You will be instrumental in ensuring we maintain a fair, transparent, and legally compliant approach across all ER matters as well as improving the capability of the Operations Teams and Bakery Managers across GAIL's to make better people-related decisions and work more independently as we grow to >300 bakeries. Working closely with the 3 regionally aligned People Partners (London, North & South), you will agree robust and efficient ways of working, provide admin support, be a trusted confidant, ensure ER related letters and communication are sent correctly and on time, produce evidence packs, ensure investigative processes are through and robust, as well as provide training to line managers and our network of ER Champions across the UK. WHAT YOU'LL DO Be the trusted ER expert for People Partners and managers, offering clear, commercial advice. Lead complex ER cases (grievances, disciplinaries, investigations, performance, sickness and conflict) from start to finish. Coach Chairs through formal hearings and ensure fair, consistent and legally sound outcomes. Own ER governance: trackers, monthly reporting, case documentation, policy consistency and letter sign-off. Manage ACAS and Employment Tribunal cases, working closely with our external solicitor. Train and uplift manager capability through workshops, ER champions and ongoing coaching. Lead DSAR responses and support with data accuracy, compliance and record keeping. Drive improvements in policy, process and ways of working using insights from case trends. Partner with L&D, Talent, Payroll, People Services and Operations to ensure a joined-up, inclusive people experience. Champion our values, calling out poor behaviour and modelling excellence in how we treat people. WHAT YOU WILL BRING Strong ER expertise and experience handling complex, high-risk cases confidently. Excellent judgment, communication, and the ability to balance risk with pragmatism. A coaching mindset and passion for developing manager capability. Ability to stay calm, fair and objective when dealing with sensitive issues. Strong organisation skills and a love for process, accuracy and great documentation. A visible, approachable style that builds trust across all levels. BENEFITS BAKED IN Free food and drink when working 50% off food and drink when not working 33 days holiday Pension Scheme Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24 hour GP service Cycle to work scheme Twice yearly pay review Development programmes for you to RISE with GAIL's
Feb 20, 2026
Full time
The ER Lead will own holistic case management across GAIL's, providing expert advice to Operations Managers, Bakery Managers, Support Office Managers and People Partners. You will also support or play an active role yourself in various ER processes. You will be instrumental in ensuring we maintain a fair, transparent, and legally compliant approach across all ER matters as well as improving the capability of the Operations Teams and Bakery Managers across GAIL's to make better people-related decisions and work more independently as we grow to >300 bakeries. Working closely with the 3 regionally aligned People Partners (London, North & South), you will agree robust and efficient ways of working, provide admin support, be a trusted confidant, ensure ER related letters and communication are sent correctly and on time, produce evidence packs, ensure investigative processes are through and robust, as well as provide training to line managers and our network of ER Champions across the UK. WHAT YOU'LL DO Be the trusted ER expert for People Partners and managers, offering clear, commercial advice. Lead complex ER cases (grievances, disciplinaries, investigations, performance, sickness and conflict) from start to finish. Coach Chairs through formal hearings and ensure fair, consistent and legally sound outcomes. Own ER governance: trackers, monthly reporting, case documentation, policy consistency and letter sign-off. Manage ACAS and Employment Tribunal cases, working closely with our external solicitor. Train and uplift manager capability through workshops, ER champions and ongoing coaching. Lead DSAR responses and support with data accuracy, compliance and record keeping. Drive improvements in policy, process and ways of working using insights from case trends. Partner with L&D, Talent, Payroll, People Services and Operations to ensure a joined-up, inclusive people experience. Champion our values, calling out poor behaviour and modelling excellence in how we treat people. WHAT YOU WILL BRING Strong ER expertise and experience handling complex, high-risk cases confidently. Excellent judgment, communication, and the ability to balance risk with pragmatism. A coaching mindset and passion for developing manager capability. Ability to stay calm, fair and objective when dealing with sensitive issues. Strong organisation skills and a love for process, accuracy and great documentation. A visible, approachable style that builds trust across all levels. BENEFITS BAKED IN Free food and drink when working 50% off food and drink when not working 33 days holiday Pension Scheme Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24 hour GP service Cycle to work scheme Twice yearly pay review Development programmes for you to RISE with GAIL's
Overview At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. Regional Operations Contracts Regional Operations is at the heart of our Core Business Services (CBS) function and plays a key role in EY's ambitious growth strategy. The Regional Operations Contracts team covers contracts and supplier management, stakeholder support and enablement for Talent, Technology, Telco, Facilities Management, Professional Services, Travel Meetings and Events, Client Technology, Business Development, Knowledge (subscriptions) and Brand Marketing and Communication (BMC). Reporting to the Talent contract management and SRM lead, the role will be responsible for working with the relevant Global Supply Chain Services team, the UKI risk teams and stakeholders to support the UKI requirements with our third party suppliers. The role will ensure that Talent and Learning and Development contracts with external providers are of a professional standard, are compliant to regs and mandatory positions and are in line with the UK firm's processes and guidelines as well as supporting the wider relationship between supplier, stakeholder and supply chain services for high performing service provision. The role is key to providing regular updates and issue escalation. Essential Functions of the Job Supporting regional requirements for Talent contracting process and compliance to regulations and processes Providing input for strategic and critical supplier review meetings Collaborating with enablement and risk functions for Talent third party engagements from pipeline to signature Ensuring compliance to regulatory process for the various external relationships Working with legal/procurement to ensure contracts are fit for purpose for UKI region and cover any UKI nuances. Follow up on contract status and helping to unblock any issues Support stakeholders on their low value contracts eg start ups or DE&I suppliers using appropriate Legal templates ensuring alignment to the firm process and guidelines. Manage stakeholder queries providing guidance on all contracts process and policy. Ensure governance is completed effectively and efficiently Content uploads for EY's 'small supplier' portal 'SupplierLink' Supplier Due Diligence Docs (non-disclosure agreements) Contribution to key themes such as Sustainability and Diversity & Inclusion in supply chain. Knowledge and Skills Requirements HR/Talent experience working with suppliers Third party contract knowledge (minimal knowledge required, more awareness of key risks) Experience of working with legal teams Commercial mindset Analytical mindset Experienced in working autonomously, delivering to deadlines Must be able to work well under pressure on multiple different items at the same time Knowledge of procurement processes A can-do attitude; being able to deal with a number of projects simultaneously whilst in addition, reacting to inbound work. Excellent communication skills. Very detail orientated, thorough and organised Proficient IT skills Experience of working in professional services environment an advantage but not essential What We Offer Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. Transformative leadership: We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance. We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer: If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build. Apply now. EY Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
Feb 19, 2026
Full time
Overview At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. Regional Operations Contracts Regional Operations is at the heart of our Core Business Services (CBS) function and plays a key role in EY's ambitious growth strategy. The Regional Operations Contracts team covers contracts and supplier management, stakeholder support and enablement for Talent, Technology, Telco, Facilities Management, Professional Services, Travel Meetings and Events, Client Technology, Business Development, Knowledge (subscriptions) and Brand Marketing and Communication (BMC). Reporting to the Talent contract management and SRM lead, the role will be responsible for working with the relevant Global Supply Chain Services team, the UKI risk teams and stakeholders to support the UKI requirements with our third party suppliers. The role will ensure that Talent and Learning and Development contracts with external providers are of a professional standard, are compliant to regs and mandatory positions and are in line with the UK firm's processes and guidelines as well as supporting the wider relationship between supplier, stakeholder and supply chain services for high performing service provision. The role is key to providing regular updates and issue escalation. Essential Functions of the Job Supporting regional requirements for Talent contracting process and compliance to regulations and processes Providing input for strategic and critical supplier review meetings Collaborating with enablement and risk functions for Talent third party engagements from pipeline to signature Ensuring compliance to regulatory process for the various external relationships Working with legal/procurement to ensure contracts are fit for purpose for UKI region and cover any UKI nuances. Follow up on contract status and helping to unblock any issues Support stakeholders on their low value contracts eg start ups or DE&I suppliers using appropriate Legal templates ensuring alignment to the firm process and guidelines. Manage stakeholder queries providing guidance on all contracts process and policy. Ensure governance is completed effectively and efficiently Content uploads for EY's 'small supplier' portal 'SupplierLink' Supplier Due Diligence Docs (non-disclosure agreements) Contribution to key themes such as Sustainability and Diversity & Inclusion in supply chain. Knowledge and Skills Requirements HR/Talent experience working with suppliers Third party contract knowledge (minimal knowledge required, more awareness of key risks) Experience of working with legal teams Commercial mindset Analytical mindset Experienced in working autonomously, delivering to deadlines Must be able to work well under pressure on multiple different items at the same time Knowledge of procurement processes A can-do attitude; being able to deal with a number of projects simultaneously whilst in addition, reacting to inbound work. Excellent communication skills. Very detail orientated, thorough and organised Proficient IT skills Experience of working in professional services environment an advantage but not essential What We Offer Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. Transformative leadership: We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance. We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer: If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build. Apply now. EY Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
WHO WE SUPPORT At SEO London, our mission is to support those who are most underrepresented in the industries we work with, particularly individuals from low socioeconomic backgrounds . The Role Responsibilities and Accountabilities 1. Supplier & Contract Management Maintain and continually improve the organisation s central supplier list. Oversee renewal cycles managed by account owners and ensure timely decision making. making. Manage all office based supplier relationships and coordinate contract renewals. based supplier relationships and coordinate contract renewals. Manage some SEO London digital service suppliers (e.g., videoconferencing tools, analytics platforms, IT services, productivity licences, and password management solutions) including renewals and monitoring. conferencing tools, analytics platforms, IT services, productivity licences, and password management solutions) including renewals and monitoring. Oversee organisational insurance policies, including renewals and compliance checks. Manage mobile phone contracts. 2. Office Operations & Facilities Manage office building operations including maintenance, health and safety processes, fire safety equipment, alarm systems, door access, signage and the creation of staff how-to guidance - liaising with landlord and managing agent where necessary Oversee office services including telephony systems, printing services and general operational infrastructure. Manage office supplies ordering and stock level coordination. level coordination. Lead on management of physical assets including phones, laptops and related equipment. 3. Digital Systems & Information Management Maintain the organisation s intranet and liaise with internal page owners to ensure content accuracy. Monitor and manage incoming enquiries via the main information inbox, ensuring appropriate triage and referrals. Lead the SharePoint cleanup project for 2026 and act as the operational owner for ongoing digital workspace organisation. up project for 2026 and act as the operational owner for ongoing digital workspace organisation. 4. Compliance, Risk & Safeguarding Coordinate phishing and digital security training reviews for the annual training cycle. Manage DBS checks and three year renewals, including coordinating processes for staff, schools related activity, and Board of Trustees safeguarding compliance. year renewals, including coordinating processes for staff, schools related activity, and Board of Trustees safeguarding compliance. Track completion of organisational compliance training and follow up with teams as required. Lead the review and ongoing improvement of business continuity and crisis management procedures. management procedures. 5. Internal Communications & Governance Support Contribute operational updates and insights to weekly full team meeting materials. team meeting materials. Provide scheduling, coordination and administrative support for Board and Committee meetings. Support the organisation of staff led groups including oversight of budgets, monitoring activities, attendance and feedback collection. led groups including oversight of budgets, monitoring activities, attendance and feedback collection. 6. Events & Staff Experience Support organisation of the annual staff away day, including planning, logistics, and post event evaluation. event evaluation. Deliver HR/office induction for new staff to ensure smooth onboarding into systems, processes and culture. Person Specification Skills, experience and knowledge Essential Experience managing supplier relationships and contract renewal cycles. Knowledge of office operations and facilities management, including maintenance and health & safety. Experience managing physical assets (e.g., laptops, phones). Demonstrated ability to maintain intranet and other digital workspace systems. Awareness of organisational compliance processes. Experience delivering operational or systems-based inductions. Experience managing safeguarding-related checks and renewals Exposure to business continuity or crisis-management processes. Desirable Experience coordinating training cycles. Experience supporting staff-led groups and feedback processes. Experience supporting governance or committee meetings. Experience organising staff events or away-days. Ability to undertake small maintenance tasks and/or source contractors Behaviours Highly organised, detail-oriented and proactive. Discreet and trustworthy with confidential information. Excellent written and verbal communication. Practical and solutions-focused. Collaborative and approachable What we offer? Annual Leave: 28 days + Bank Holidays pro-rata. Enhanced Family Friendly Policy. Flexible working and a lovely office space by Borough Station. Benefits: o Employee Assistance Programme o And more
Feb 19, 2026
Full time
WHO WE SUPPORT At SEO London, our mission is to support those who are most underrepresented in the industries we work with, particularly individuals from low socioeconomic backgrounds . The Role Responsibilities and Accountabilities 1. Supplier & Contract Management Maintain and continually improve the organisation s central supplier list. Oversee renewal cycles managed by account owners and ensure timely decision making. making. Manage all office based supplier relationships and coordinate contract renewals. based supplier relationships and coordinate contract renewals. Manage some SEO London digital service suppliers (e.g., videoconferencing tools, analytics platforms, IT services, productivity licences, and password management solutions) including renewals and monitoring. conferencing tools, analytics platforms, IT services, productivity licences, and password management solutions) including renewals and monitoring. Oversee organisational insurance policies, including renewals and compliance checks. Manage mobile phone contracts. 2. Office Operations & Facilities Manage office building operations including maintenance, health and safety processes, fire safety equipment, alarm systems, door access, signage and the creation of staff how-to guidance - liaising with landlord and managing agent where necessary Oversee office services including telephony systems, printing services and general operational infrastructure. Manage office supplies ordering and stock level coordination. level coordination. Lead on management of physical assets including phones, laptops and related equipment. 3. Digital Systems & Information Management Maintain the organisation s intranet and liaise with internal page owners to ensure content accuracy. Monitor and manage incoming enquiries via the main information inbox, ensuring appropriate triage and referrals. Lead the SharePoint cleanup project for 2026 and act as the operational owner for ongoing digital workspace organisation. up project for 2026 and act as the operational owner for ongoing digital workspace organisation. 4. Compliance, Risk & Safeguarding Coordinate phishing and digital security training reviews for the annual training cycle. Manage DBS checks and three year renewals, including coordinating processes for staff, schools related activity, and Board of Trustees safeguarding compliance. year renewals, including coordinating processes for staff, schools related activity, and Board of Trustees safeguarding compliance. Track completion of organisational compliance training and follow up with teams as required. Lead the review and ongoing improvement of business continuity and crisis management procedures. management procedures. 5. Internal Communications & Governance Support Contribute operational updates and insights to weekly full team meeting materials. team meeting materials. Provide scheduling, coordination and administrative support for Board and Committee meetings. Support the organisation of staff led groups including oversight of budgets, monitoring activities, attendance and feedback collection. led groups including oversight of budgets, monitoring activities, attendance and feedback collection. 6. Events & Staff Experience Support organisation of the annual staff away day, including planning, logistics, and post event evaluation. event evaluation. Deliver HR/office induction for new staff to ensure smooth onboarding into systems, processes and culture. Person Specification Skills, experience and knowledge Essential Experience managing supplier relationships and contract renewal cycles. Knowledge of office operations and facilities management, including maintenance and health & safety. Experience managing physical assets (e.g., laptops, phones). Demonstrated ability to maintain intranet and other digital workspace systems. Awareness of organisational compliance processes. Experience delivering operational or systems-based inductions. Experience managing safeguarding-related checks and renewals Exposure to business continuity or crisis-management processes. Desirable Experience coordinating training cycles. Experience supporting staff-led groups and feedback processes. Experience supporting governance or committee meetings. Experience organising staff events or away-days. Ability to undertake small maintenance tasks and/or source contractors Behaviours Highly organised, detail-oriented and proactive. Discreet and trustworthy with confidential information. Excellent written and verbal communication. Practical and solutions-focused. Collaborative and approachable What we offer? Annual Leave: 28 days + Bank Holidays pro-rata. Enhanced Family Friendly Policy. Flexible working and a lovely office space by Borough Station. Benefits: o Employee Assistance Programme o And more
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions all organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious and entrepreneurially-spirited businesses that fuel the economy - whether privately or publicly owned - 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. Our Tax Assurance & Risk Management ('TA&RM') team is a fast-growing collaborative team of around 15 people nationally led by three dedicated tax partners, who together support a wide variety of private, private equity-backed and listed clients across sectors. Our work has helped many clients meet their legislative tax governance compliance obligations (including in relation to the Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offences regimes, the tax strategy publication requirement and HMRC's Business Risk Review process) and strategically improve their tax operations and tax control framework, manage tax risk and provide assurance to tax authorities and business stakeholders. Technology is an important part of helping our clients succeed and we encourage innovation at all levels in our team. We are an award-winning specialist tax team. This is a dynamic client-facing role that requires excellent client relationship, communication and project management skills, and the ability to distil complex concepts into easily understood information suitable for a wide array of stakeholders. Most of your work will be client facing and will require you to actively manage client portfolios, manage project delivery, coordinating junior resource and BDO tax specialists, to deliver exceptional client service. Owning client relationships with the senior team is key, and you'll be heavily involved in business development and innovation activities to support our business growth. This role will involve consideration of a range of taxes including corporate, indirect and employment taxes; our work is broader than any one area of tax and at the senior manager level, we require candidates with a depth of tax experience, specifically with TA&RM experience, with good commercial awareness who are eager to learn, adapt and contribute to this area of growth for the business. Importantly, we are looking for natural curiosity about how tax functions and businesses run, from the governance, processes and controls to the people and technology they use and the tax technical issues relevant to them. 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 both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with the team at all levels 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, acting as a key part of BDO's relationships with our clients. We are looking for someone: To act as a key point of contact within the firm for our clients, together with the senior team. With experience of TA&RM work (including such as tax strategy, SAO and CCO compliance, HMRC Business Risk Reviews, developing the tax control framework and tax operating model, advising on tax risk management e.g. tax risk registers.) With a strong presentation style, and confidence in hosting workshops, training sessions and webinars, often to Board level, and with strong tax technical experience to be able to talk knowledgeably at a good level about a range of tax issues. With experience in end-to-end project delivery, who can lead projects with complexity to deliver quality advice. Who has a keen interest in helping clients develop tax governance and developing bespoke scopes of work to meet our clients' needs. With personal responsibility for own decisions and the actions of others. Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent, or relevant experience. 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 our clients, the task at hand, our teams, and you. 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 - 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. LI-
Feb 19, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions all organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious and entrepreneurially-spirited businesses that fuel the economy - whether privately or publicly owned - 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. Our Tax Assurance & Risk Management ('TA&RM') team is a fast-growing collaborative team of around 15 people nationally led by three dedicated tax partners, who together support a wide variety of private, private equity-backed and listed clients across sectors. Our work has helped many clients meet their legislative tax governance compliance obligations (including in relation to the Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offences regimes, the tax strategy publication requirement and HMRC's Business Risk Review process) and strategically improve their tax operations and tax control framework, manage tax risk and provide assurance to tax authorities and business stakeholders. Technology is an important part of helping our clients succeed and we encourage innovation at all levels in our team. We are an award-winning specialist tax team. This is a dynamic client-facing role that requires excellent client relationship, communication and project management skills, and the ability to distil complex concepts into easily understood information suitable for a wide array of stakeholders. Most of your work will be client facing and will require you to actively manage client portfolios, manage project delivery, coordinating junior resource and BDO tax specialists, to deliver exceptional client service. Owning client relationships with the senior team is key, and you'll be heavily involved in business development and innovation activities to support our business growth. This role will involve consideration of a range of taxes including corporate, indirect and employment taxes; our work is broader than any one area of tax and at the senior manager level, we require candidates with a depth of tax experience, specifically with TA&RM experience, with good commercial awareness who are eager to learn, adapt and contribute to this area of growth for the business. Importantly, we are looking for natural curiosity about how tax functions and businesses run, from the governance, processes and controls to the people and technology they use and the tax technical issues relevant to them. 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 both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with the team at all levels 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, acting as a key part of BDO's relationships with our clients. We are looking for someone: To act as a key point of contact within the firm for our clients, together with the senior team. With experience of TA&RM work (including such as tax strategy, SAO and CCO compliance, HMRC Business Risk Reviews, developing the tax control framework and tax operating model, advising on tax risk management e.g. tax risk registers.) With a strong presentation style, and confidence in hosting workshops, training sessions and webinars, often to Board level, and with strong tax technical experience to be able to talk knowledgeably at a good level about a range of tax issues. With experience in end-to-end project delivery, who can lead projects with complexity to deliver quality advice. Who has a keen interest in helping clients develop tax governance and developing bespoke scopes of work to meet our clients' needs. With personal responsibility for own decisions and the actions of others. Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent, or relevant experience. 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 our clients, the task at hand, our teams, and you. 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 - 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. LI-
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions all organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious and entrepreneurially-spirited businesses that fuel the economy - whether privately or publicly owned - 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. Our Tax Assurance & Risk Management ('TA&RM') team is a fast-growing collaborative team of around 15 people nationally led by three dedicated tax partners, who together support a wide variety of private, private equity-backed and listed clients across sectors. Our work has helped many clients meet their legislative tax governance compliance obligations (including in relation to the Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offences regimes, the tax strategy publication requirement and HMRC's Business Risk Review process) and strategically improve their tax operations and tax control framework, manage tax risk and provide assurance to tax authorities and business stakeholders. Technology is an important part of helping our clients succeed and we encourage innovation at all levels in our team. We are an award-winning specialist tax team. This is a dynamic client-facing role that requires excellent client relationship, communication and project management skills, and the ability to distil complex concepts into easily understood information suitable for a wide array of stakeholders. Most of your work will be client facing and will require you to actively manage client portfolios, manage project delivery, coordinating junior resource and BDO tax specialists, to deliver exceptional client service. Owning client relationships with the senior team is key, and you'll be heavily involved in business development and innovation activities to support our business growth. This role will involve consideration of a range of taxes including corporate, indirect and employment taxes; our work is broader than any one area of tax and at the senior manager level, we require candidates with a depth of tax experience, specifically with TA&RM experience, with good commercial awareness who are eager to learn, adapt and contribute to this area of growth for the business. Importantly, we are looking for natural curiosity about how tax functions and businesses run, from the governance, processes and controls to the people and technology they use and the tax technical issues relevant to them. 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 both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with the team at all levels 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, acting as a key part of BDO's relationships with our clients. We are looking for someone: To act as a key point of contact within the firm for our clients, together with the senior team. With experience of TA&RM work (including such as tax strategy, SAO and CCO compliance, HMRC Business Risk Reviews, developing the tax control framework and tax operating model, advising on tax risk management e.g. tax risk registers.) With a strong presentation style, and confidence in hosting workshops, training sessions and webinars, often to Board level, and with strong tax technical experience to be able to talk knowledgeably at a good level about a range of tax issues. With experience in end-to-end project delivery, who can lead projects with complexity to deliver quality advice. Who has a keen interest in helping clients develop tax governance and developing bespoke scopes of work to meet our clients' needs. With personal responsibility for own decisions and the actions of others. Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent, or relevant experience. 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 our clients, the task at hand, our teams, and you. 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 - 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. LI-
Feb 19, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions all organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious and entrepreneurially-spirited businesses that fuel the economy - whether privately or publicly owned - 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. Our Tax Assurance & Risk Management ('TA&RM') team is a fast-growing collaborative team of around 15 people nationally led by three dedicated tax partners, who together support a wide variety of private, private equity-backed and listed clients across sectors. Our work has helped many clients meet their legislative tax governance compliance obligations (including in relation to the Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offences regimes, the tax strategy publication requirement and HMRC's Business Risk Review process) and strategically improve their tax operations and tax control framework, manage tax risk and provide assurance to tax authorities and business stakeholders. Technology is an important part of helping our clients succeed and we encourage innovation at all levels in our team. We are an award-winning specialist tax team. This is a dynamic client-facing role that requires excellent client relationship, communication and project management skills, and the ability to distil complex concepts into easily understood information suitable for a wide array of stakeholders. Most of your work will be client facing and will require you to actively manage client portfolios, manage project delivery, coordinating junior resource and BDO tax specialists, to deliver exceptional client service. Owning client relationships with the senior team is key, and you'll be heavily involved in business development and innovation activities to support our business growth. This role will involve consideration of a range of taxes including corporate, indirect and employment taxes; our work is broader than any one area of tax and at the senior manager level, we require candidates with a depth of tax experience, specifically with TA&RM experience, with good commercial awareness who are eager to learn, adapt and contribute to this area of growth for the business. Importantly, we are looking for natural curiosity about how tax functions and businesses run, from the governance, processes and controls to the people and technology they use and the tax technical issues relevant to them. 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 both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with the team at all levels 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, acting as a key part of BDO's relationships with our clients. We are looking for someone: To act as a key point of contact within the firm for our clients, together with the senior team. With experience of TA&RM work (including such as tax strategy, SAO and CCO compliance, HMRC Business Risk Reviews, developing the tax control framework and tax operating model, advising on tax risk management e.g. tax risk registers.) With a strong presentation style, and confidence in hosting workshops, training sessions and webinars, often to Board level, and with strong tax technical experience to be able to talk knowledgeably at a good level about a range of tax issues. With experience in end-to-end project delivery, who can lead projects with complexity to deliver quality advice. Who has a keen interest in helping clients develop tax governance and developing bespoke scopes of work to meet our clients' needs. With personal responsibility for own decisions and the actions of others. Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent, or relevant experience. 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 our clients, the task at hand, our teams, and you. 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 - 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. LI-
The Institute of Physics (IOP) exists to help physics and the people behind it realise their potential for our lives, our society and our planet. Working alongside our members and leaders from across the physics community and beyond, we ve identified three priorities that will shape our work over the next five years: Skills, Science and Society . These priorities sit at the heart of everything we do. We re proud of our ambitious and forward looking strategy. We re currently looking for an Application Risk and Change Manager on a fixed period of 12 months to support us in our three-year Effective Data mission. What s it like working at the IOP? The IOP is a friendly, inclusive and ambitious organisation. Diversity and inclusion are central to how we work. We focus on supporting our people to thrive, offering competitive pay, great development opportunities and a generous benefits package. Some of our benefits include: An excellent pension scheme Private medical insurance, life assurance, dental insurance and a healthcare cash plan Eye care vouchers, annual flu vaccinations, long service awards and access to an employee assistance programme 25 days annual leave as a standard, in addition to floating bank holidays Flexible working opportunities The Role What will I be doing? You will oversee the full lifecycle of application related change at the IOP, ensuring changes are delivered safely, securely, and in alignment with organisational priorities. The role blends change management, risk oversight, compliance, and stakeholder engagement. Assessing risks associated with software changes, deployments, and application integrations. Leading and governing structured change management processes using ITIL, risk methodologies, and best practice frameworks. Coordinating change requests, evaluating impacts across interconnected systems, and ensuring minimal operational disruption. Monitoring compliance with GDPR, cybersecurity standards, procurement rules, and internal governance. Working with stakeholders across all IOP directorates to ensure changes meet business needs and align with strategic objectives. Maintaining risk registers, documentation, and audit trails. Providing communication, training, and support to help teams adopt new processes and systems. Projects you work on may include: Designing and implementing standardised change management workflows across IT and business units. Leading risk assessments and mitigation planning for application updates, new deployments, and vendor driven changes. Managing the review and compliance assessment of 60+ cloud applications, ensuring alignment with modern standards. Ensuring procurement and tendering processes for applications meet IOP s governance and procurement requirements. Introducing improved monitoring, evaluation, and KPIs for application related change. Supporting retendering activities by helping stakeholders define scope and requirements. Overseeing cybersecurity and compliance audits relating to applications and data sources. Who will I work with? The IT Manager and IT colleagues including Infrastructure Engineer, Salesforce Product Manager, AV Technician, Data Manager. Stakeholders across all IOP directorates to coordinate requirements and change impacts. Vendors and outsourced providers managing applications or delivering change related services. Governance and compliance colleagues to ensure alignment with GDPR, cybersecurity standards, procurement policies, and internal frameworks. The IOP Group Change Advisory Board (CAB). Ideally, we hope you ll apply if your skills include: Essential Criteria Experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating application related risks. Strong understanding of application lifecycle management, systems integration, configuration, testing, and deployment processes. Knowledge of ITIL, governance frameworks, GDPR, and cybersecurity standards. Ability to manage structured change processes, conduct impact analysis, and coordinate stakeholders. Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex topics clearly. Ability to manage competing priorities, resolve conflicts, and drive adoption of change initiatives. Strong problem solving, analytical, and planning skills. Nice to have Experience with Six Sigma, Agile, or similar frameworks. Experience turning business requirements into Requests for Proposal. Prior experience with risk management certifications (e.g., CRM), ITIL, or CCMP. Familiarity with cloud platforms, application architecture, and systems integration. Experience leading cultural change and supporting adoption of new systems. At the IOP, we know that great candidates don t always tick every box. If your experience looks a little different, but you bring enthusiasm, curiosity and a willingness to learn, we d love to hear from you. How to apply Alongside your CV, please include a cover letter explaining how you meet the person specification. How will I be working? We operate a flexible, trust based working model that gives colleagues autonomy over how, when and where they work, while recognising the value of in person collaboration. You will be assigned a base office, with hybrid working offered as standard. You will engage in regular in person collaboration with your team (as operational appropriate), as well as with colleagues across the wider organisation, to ensure effective operational alignment and to support our inclusive approach to working. As an organization we meet in person once a quarter at our Head Office in Kings Cross, London. Why join the IOP? The IOP is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland. As a charity, we re passionate about increasing public understanding of physics and supporting a diverse and inclusive physics community. We re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive culture for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please let us know we re always happy to help. Please note whilst we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role, we warmly encourage applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK and Ireland.
Feb 19, 2026
Full time
The Institute of Physics (IOP) exists to help physics and the people behind it realise their potential for our lives, our society and our planet. Working alongside our members and leaders from across the physics community and beyond, we ve identified three priorities that will shape our work over the next five years: Skills, Science and Society . These priorities sit at the heart of everything we do. We re proud of our ambitious and forward looking strategy. We re currently looking for an Application Risk and Change Manager on a fixed period of 12 months to support us in our three-year Effective Data mission. What s it like working at the IOP? The IOP is a friendly, inclusive and ambitious organisation. Diversity and inclusion are central to how we work. We focus on supporting our people to thrive, offering competitive pay, great development opportunities and a generous benefits package. Some of our benefits include: An excellent pension scheme Private medical insurance, life assurance, dental insurance and a healthcare cash plan Eye care vouchers, annual flu vaccinations, long service awards and access to an employee assistance programme 25 days annual leave as a standard, in addition to floating bank holidays Flexible working opportunities The Role What will I be doing? You will oversee the full lifecycle of application related change at the IOP, ensuring changes are delivered safely, securely, and in alignment with organisational priorities. The role blends change management, risk oversight, compliance, and stakeholder engagement. Assessing risks associated with software changes, deployments, and application integrations. Leading and governing structured change management processes using ITIL, risk methodologies, and best practice frameworks. Coordinating change requests, evaluating impacts across interconnected systems, and ensuring minimal operational disruption. Monitoring compliance with GDPR, cybersecurity standards, procurement rules, and internal governance. Working with stakeholders across all IOP directorates to ensure changes meet business needs and align with strategic objectives. Maintaining risk registers, documentation, and audit trails. Providing communication, training, and support to help teams adopt new processes and systems. Projects you work on may include: Designing and implementing standardised change management workflows across IT and business units. Leading risk assessments and mitigation planning for application updates, new deployments, and vendor driven changes. Managing the review and compliance assessment of 60+ cloud applications, ensuring alignment with modern standards. Ensuring procurement and tendering processes for applications meet IOP s governance and procurement requirements. Introducing improved monitoring, evaluation, and KPIs for application related change. Supporting retendering activities by helping stakeholders define scope and requirements. Overseeing cybersecurity and compliance audits relating to applications and data sources. Who will I work with? The IT Manager and IT colleagues including Infrastructure Engineer, Salesforce Product Manager, AV Technician, Data Manager. Stakeholders across all IOP directorates to coordinate requirements and change impacts. Vendors and outsourced providers managing applications or delivering change related services. Governance and compliance colleagues to ensure alignment with GDPR, cybersecurity standards, procurement policies, and internal frameworks. The IOP Group Change Advisory Board (CAB). Ideally, we hope you ll apply if your skills include: Essential Criteria Experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating application related risks. Strong understanding of application lifecycle management, systems integration, configuration, testing, and deployment processes. Knowledge of ITIL, governance frameworks, GDPR, and cybersecurity standards. Ability to manage structured change processes, conduct impact analysis, and coordinate stakeholders. Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex topics clearly. Ability to manage competing priorities, resolve conflicts, and drive adoption of change initiatives. Strong problem solving, analytical, and planning skills. Nice to have Experience with Six Sigma, Agile, or similar frameworks. Experience turning business requirements into Requests for Proposal. Prior experience with risk management certifications (e.g., CRM), ITIL, or CCMP. Familiarity with cloud platforms, application architecture, and systems integration. Experience leading cultural change and supporting adoption of new systems. At the IOP, we know that great candidates don t always tick every box. If your experience looks a little different, but you bring enthusiasm, curiosity and a willingness to learn, we d love to hear from you. How to apply Alongside your CV, please include a cover letter explaining how you meet the person specification. How will I be working? We operate a flexible, trust based working model that gives colleagues autonomy over how, when and where they work, while recognising the value of in person collaboration. You will be assigned a base office, with hybrid working offered as standard. You will engage in regular in person collaboration with your team (as operational appropriate), as well as with colleagues across the wider organisation, to ensure effective operational alignment and to support our inclusive approach to working. As an organization we meet in person once a quarter at our Head Office in Kings Cross, London. Why join the IOP? The IOP is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland. As a charity, we re passionate about increasing public understanding of physics and supporting a diverse and inclusive physics community. We re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive culture for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please let us know we re always happy to help. Please note whilst we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role, we warmly encourage applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK and Ireland.
Dixon International Group Ltd
Pampisford, Cambridgeshire
Quality, Health & Safety and Environment Manager Tullamore Investments 3 days per week office based. We are looking for a qualified QA/Audit person to advise and implement policies and procedures to ensure the company meets its various legal, commercial and compliance obligations. We are a small family manufacturing company based in Pampisford Cambridge established in 1961. We operate a production and testing facility on site and employ 64 people across the various divisions in the Group. We are located on a four-acre site with beautiful gardens and ample parking. We manufacture products on site for the construction and engineering sectors. Key Functions of the Role Companies House: management of statutory reporting Staff Training Records: management of central files for staff, support the role of department managers. Insurances: manage insurance policy arrangements and employer liability, property and vehicle to ensure policies remain current and appropriate. Health, Safety, Quality & Environment: to advise on legal obligations as appropriate and implement company policies. Manage external activities such as the ISO9001 QA standard and third-party certification schemes agreed with the Directors, and manage internal and external audits. BUPA: to manage the company s obligations regarding private health provision Documents Archiving/Disposal: Management of appropriate document storage, archiving and disposal to ensure compliance with relevant legislation such as GDPR. Company Vehicles and Property: maintain records of company owned leased vehicles, maintain property agreements and ensure all landlord statutory obligations are met. Training: Co-ordination of internal and external staff training. Ideal candidates would have NEBOSH Level 3 or above Benefits Company Pension Health Insurance Onsite parking 23 days on a pro rata. Plus Bank Holidays About Us We are a family manufacturing company specialising in the production of draught, weather, fire and acoustic seals since 1961. We are based on a 4 acre site in Pampisford with beautiful gardens and ample on site parking. We export our products worldwide and also supply many projects in the Uk recent examples being Wimbledon Centre Court, Spurs new Football Stand, the Thames Barrier and many more. We are a small and friendly team and as a result have low staff turnover. For further information check our websites (url removed) (url removed) If you have experience in role such as SHEQ Manager, Quality, Health, Safety & Environment Manager, Compliance & QHSE Manager, QHSE Manager, Governance, Risk & Compliance Manager or Health, Safety & Compliance Manager then we would like to hear from you. Apply today with an up to date CV.
Feb 19, 2026
Full time
Quality, Health & Safety and Environment Manager Tullamore Investments 3 days per week office based. We are looking for a qualified QA/Audit person to advise and implement policies and procedures to ensure the company meets its various legal, commercial and compliance obligations. We are a small family manufacturing company based in Pampisford Cambridge established in 1961. We operate a production and testing facility on site and employ 64 people across the various divisions in the Group. We are located on a four-acre site with beautiful gardens and ample parking. We manufacture products on site for the construction and engineering sectors. Key Functions of the Role Companies House: management of statutory reporting Staff Training Records: management of central files for staff, support the role of department managers. Insurances: manage insurance policy arrangements and employer liability, property and vehicle to ensure policies remain current and appropriate. Health, Safety, Quality & Environment: to advise on legal obligations as appropriate and implement company policies. Manage external activities such as the ISO9001 QA standard and third-party certification schemes agreed with the Directors, and manage internal and external audits. BUPA: to manage the company s obligations regarding private health provision Documents Archiving/Disposal: Management of appropriate document storage, archiving and disposal to ensure compliance with relevant legislation such as GDPR. Company Vehicles and Property: maintain records of company owned leased vehicles, maintain property agreements and ensure all landlord statutory obligations are met. Training: Co-ordination of internal and external staff training. Ideal candidates would have NEBOSH Level 3 or above Benefits Company Pension Health Insurance Onsite parking 23 days on a pro rata. Plus Bank Holidays About Us We are a family manufacturing company specialising in the production of draught, weather, fire and acoustic seals since 1961. We are based on a 4 acre site in Pampisford with beautiful gardens and ample on site parking. We export our products worldwide and also supply many projects in the Uk recent examples being Wimbledon Centre Court, Spurs new Football Stand, the Thames Barrier and many more. We are a small and friendly team and as a result have low staff turnover. For further information check our websites (url removed) (url removed) If you have experience in role such as SHEQ Manager, Quality, Health, Safety & Environment Manager, Compliance & QHSE Manager, QHSE Manager, Governance, Risk & Compliance Manager or Health, Safety & Compliance Manager then we would like to hear from you. Apply today with an up to date CV.
About the Role Join a rapidly growing HR Advisory team delivering end-to-end HR support to a diverse, international client base. A key part of what we do is design, implement and manage global employee benefits programmes. As a Benefits Consultant (Assistant Manager), reporting directly to the Head of Department, you'll play a pivotal role in both supporting and growing the client portfolio and help shape the future direction of the business function. Key Responsibilities Advise clients on the design, implementation and governance of international employee benefits programmes Provide guidance on global regulatory requirements (including mandatory pensions, insurance obligations and statutory benefits) Build and maintain insight on market benchmarks, emerging trends and best practice Manage relationships with third-party providers including insurers, brokers and payroll teams Produce high-quality communications and support employee engagement and change initiatives Ensure benefits systems, processes and documentation are accurate and well maintained Lead annual renewals for global benefits programmes, including pricing negotiations and provider reviews Support with complex employee queries, escalated claims and provider challenges Conduct regular client reviews to ensure programmes remain aligned to business goals and budgets Assist with audits, risk assessments and compliance reporting Develop strong relationships with senior client stakeholders Identify opportunities to broaden services within existing accounts Contribute to business development through proposals, pitches and thought leadership Line manage and develop junior consultants Support internal initiatives to enhance tools, processes and overall delivery As part of a scaling function, you'll have real influence in shaping how the benefits offering evolves. About You We're looking for someone with solid experience across employee benefits, insurance structures and associated regulation, ideally, gained within insurance or consulting. International exposure is advantageous but not essential. What You'll Bring Commercial awareness with a genuinely client-first mindset Strong organisational and prioritisation skills A proven ability to deliver under pressure in fast-paced environments Excellent attention to detail, alongside a strategic outlook
Feb 19, 2026
Full time
About the Role Join a rapidly growing HR Advisory team delivering end-to-end HR support to a diverse, international client base. A key part of what we do is design, implement and manage global employee benefits programmes. As a Benefits Consultant (Assistant Manager), reporting directly to the Head of Department, you'll play a pivotal role in both supporting and growing the client portfolio and help shape the future direction of the business function. Key Responsibilities Advise clients on the design, implementation and governance of international employee benefits programmes Provide guidance on global regulatory requirements (including mandatory pensions, insurance obligations and statutory benefits) Build and maintain insight on market benchmarks, emerging trends and best practice Manage relationships with third-party providers including insurers, brokers and payroll teams Produce high-quality communications and support employee engagement and change initiatives Ensure benefits systems, processes and documentation are accurate and well maintained Lead annual renewals for global benefits programmes, including pricing negotiations and provider reviews Support with complex employee queries, escalated claims and provider challenges Conduct regular client reviews to ensure programmes remain aligned to business goals and budgets Assist with audits, risk assessments and compliance reporting Develop strong relationships with senior client stakeholders Identify opportunities to broaden services within existing accounts Contribute to business development through proposals, pitches and thought leadership Line manage and develop junior consultants Support internal initiatives to enhance tools, processes and overall delivery As part of a scaling function, you'll have real influence in shaping how the benefits offering evolves. About You We're looking for someone with solid experience across employee benefits, insurance structures and associated regulation, ideally, gained within insurance or consulting. International exposure is advantageous but not essential. What You'll Bring Commercial awareness with a genuinely client-first mindset Strong organisational and prioritisation skills A proven ability to deliver under pressure in fast-paced environments Excellent attention to detail, alongside a strategic outlook
BRITISH BOARD OF FILM CLASSIFICATION
City Of Westminster, London
Head of Communications (BBFC) Reports to: Director of Communications and Public Affairs About us The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) is an independent, not-for-profit organisation and the UK's authority on age ratings for films and digital content. Our mission is to empower audiences, especially parents, to make informed decisions about what their families watch. We are at the forefront of regulatory policy, advocating for the protection of children in an evolving digital landscape. Role purpose Reporting to the Director of Communications and Public Affairs, the Head of Communications will take a lead on all communications activity, ensuring alignment between strategic objectives and day-to-day delivery. The postholder must be credible at a senior level, able to develop and maintain a wide network of communications stakeholders, and act as a trusted advisor to leadership. This role serves as the bridge between long-term strategy and operational execution, shaping messaging, strengthening relationships, and safeguarding the BBFC's trusted public profile. Key responsibilities: Work closely with the Director of Communications and Public Affairs to translate strategic priorities into actionable, high-impact communications plans and campaigns. Develop and implement a global communications strategy that strengthens BBFC's reputation and creates new opportunities. Lead major campaigns and strategic initiatives, ensuring they are aligned with organisational purpose and deliver measurable impact. Monitor and interpret media, policy and cultural trends, advising the Director and senior leadership on emerging risks, public sentiment and opportunities for positioning. Lead, inspire and develop the Communications team, fostering a positive, engaged and high-performing culture. Line management responsibility for the Communications and Content Manager Set clear objectives, manage workflow, allocate resources effectively and build team capability. Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, supporting executive communications, media coaching and strategic decision-making. Collaborate with colleagues across Policy, Education, Compliance, Product and Growth to ensure alignment and amplify organisational priorities. Act as a senior spokesperson for the BBFC when delegated by the Director. Oversee media relations, maintaining strong relationships with journalists, editors and key influencers. Lead crisis and issues management, including scenario planning, rapid-response protocols and decisive handling of sensitive or high-risk situations. Oversee the production and delivery of all communications assets, including speeches, press releases, reports, events, videos, social media content and website articles. Ensure consistent messaging across press, digital channels, internal communications and stakeholder engagement. Identify and oversee opportunities for collaboration with partner organisations, associations and sector groups to enhance visibility and influence. Drive internal and external communications that support organisational goals and inspire staff engagement. Ensure governance, compliance and brand integrity across all communications and public affairs activity. Work with the Director of Communications and Public Affairs to manage communications budgets, prioritising resources effectively. Deliver regular reporting on communications performance, impact and ROI. Person Specification Essential: Demonstrable experience of operating as a senior communications leader, providing expert strategic counsel on reputational risk and media engagement to C-suite or Board-level stakeholders A robust track record of successfully leading, designing, and executing complex, multi-channel communications strategies for a high-profile or similarly complex organisation Proven ability to lead strategic PR, marketing and communications functions in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. Strong understanding of brand management, digital communications and audience engagement Demonstrated experience in managing media relations, crisis communications and stakeholder engagement at senior levels. Excellent written and verbal communication and storytelling skills, with confidence as a spokesperson when needed. Experience leading teams Strong strategic thinking, with the ability to translate long-term vision into operational delivery Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with executive leadership. Flexibility to work out-of-hours during major announcements or peak demand periods. What We Offer: Salary: £65,000 Hybrid working (a minimum two days in London office per week ) 25 days holiday per full year (increasing by one day each year to a maximum 30 days) Group personal pension plan Non-contributory life assurance Employee assistance support Opportunity to influence the future of media regulation in the UK and protect children from harmful content. Be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation at the forefront of film and digital content regulation. A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and promotes professional development.
Feb 19, 2026
Full time
Head of Communications (BBFC) Reports to: Director of Communications and Public Affairs About us The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) is an independent, not-for-profit organisation and the UK's authority on age ratings for films and digital content. Our mission is to empower audiences, especially parents, to make informed decisions about what their families watch. We are at the forefront of regulatory policy, advocating for the protection of children in an evolving digital landscape. Role purpose Reporting to the Director of Communications and Public Affairs, the Head of Communications will take a lead on all communications activity, ensuring alignment between strategic objectives and day-to-day delivery. The postholder must be credible at a senior level, able to develop and maintain a wide network of communications stakeholders, and act as a trusted advisor to leadership. This role serves as the bridge between long-term strategy and operational execution, shaping messaging, strengthening relationships, and safeguarding the BBFC's trusted public profile. Key responsibilities: Work closely with the Director of Communications and Public Affairs to translate strategic priorities into actionable, high-impact communications plans and campaigns. Develop and implement a global communications strategy that strengthens BBFC's reputation and creates new opportunities. Lead major campaigns and strategic initiatives, ensuring they are aligned with organisational purpose and deliver measurable impact. Monitor and interpret media, policy and cultural trends, advising the Director and senior leadership on emerging risks, public sentiment and opportunities for positioning. Lead, inspire and develop the Communications team, fostering a positive, engaged and high-performing culture. Line management responsibility for the Communications and Content Manager Set clear objectives, manage workflow, allocate resources effectively and build team capability. Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, supporting executive communications, media coaching and strategic decision-making. Collaborate with colleagues across Policy, Education, Compliance, Product and Growth to ensure alignment and amplify organisational priorities. Act as a senior spokesperson for the BBFC when delegated by the Director. Oversee media relations, maintaining strong relationships with journalists, editors and key influencers. Lead crisis and issues management, including scenario planning, rapid-response protocols and decisive handling of sensitive or high-risk situations. Oversee the production and delivery of all communications assets, including speeches, press releases, reports, events, videos, social media content and website articles. Ensure consistent messaging across press, digital channels, internal communications and stakeholder engagement. Identify and oversee opportunities for collaboration with partner organisations, associations and sector groups to enhance visibility and influence. Drive internal and external communications that support organisational goals and inspire staff engagement. Ensure governance, compliance and brand integrity across all communications and public affairs activity. Work with the Director of Communications and Public Affairs to manage communications budgets, prioritising resources effectively. Deliver regular reporting on communications performance, impact and ROI. Person Specification Essential: Demonstrable experience of operating as a senior communications leader, providing expert strategic counsel on reputational risk and media engagement to C-suite or Board-level stakeholders A robust track record of successfully leading, designing, and executing complex, multi-channel communications strategies for a high-profile or similarly complex organisation Proven ability to lead strategic PR, marketing and communications functions in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. Strong understanding of brand management, digital communications and audience engagement Demonstrated experience in managing media relations, crisis communications and stakeholder engagement at senior levels. Excellent written and verbal communication and storytelling skills, with confidence as a spokesperson when needed. Experience leading teams Strong strategic thinking, with the ability to translate long-term vision into operational delivery Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with executive leadership. Flexibility to work out-of-hours during major announcements or peak demand periods. What We Offer: Salary: £65,000 Hybrid working (a minimum two days in London office per week ) 25 days holiday per full year (increasing by one day each year to a maximum 30 days) Group personal pension plan Non-contributory life assurance Employee assistance support Opportunity to influence the future of media regulation in the UK and protect children from harmful content. Be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation at the forefront of film and digital content regulation. A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and promotes professional development.
Ready to take on a Project Manager role where your work supports meaningful, system-wide impact? This is a great opportunity to join a respected, purpose-driven national health and care organisation as their Project Manager (Government-Funded Projects) , supporting the delivery of leadership programmes and commissioned projects across England and the devolved nations. This role would suit someone who enjoys bringing clarity to complex programmes, strengthening governance processes, and working with senior stakeholders to deliver high-quality, audit-ready projects. If you have previous experience in project management - particularly within a non-profit, membership body, health, or wider public-sector setting - this could be the role for you! Role: Project Manager - Government-Funded Projects Organisation Type: National Health & Care Non-Profit Salary/Rate: £23 - £26 per hour Working Arrangements: Hybrid - minimum 2 days per week in the London office Employment Type: Temporary position Hours: Full time - 35 hours per week Duration: 3-6 months approx. Closing Date: CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis - early applications encouraged! The Role: As the Project Manager , you'll play a central part in enabling the successful delivery of government-funded programmes and leadership initiatives operating across multiple UK nations. You'll ensure projects are well-planned, transparent, compliant, and delivered to a high standard - supporting strong governance, financial oversight, and effective stakeholder engagement throughout. Your responsibilities will include: Designing and maintaining project structures, documentation, and delivery timelines Managing risks, dependencies, and governance processes to ensure audit readiness Supporting budgeting processes, tracking expenditure, and assisting with forecasting Preparing clear, high-quality internal and external reporting Acting as a key liaison for commissioners, partners, suppliers, and internal teams Coordinating operational delivery of events and programme activities Supporting evaluation activity, feedback collation, and light-touch research tasks About You: Proven experience in project management within government-funded or public-sector contexts Experience developing and implementing administrative and financial processes, including budget monitoring Confidence managing governance documentation and compliance frameworks Excellent written and verbal communication skills A highly organised, methodical approach with strong attention to detail The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining quality and professionalism A collaborative, relationship-focused working style A project management qualification or familiarity with central government or devolved nation contracts would be advantageous, but strong demonstrable experience is key. Why Apply? This is an opportunity to contribute to work that supports system improvement at a national level, within a values-led organisation committed to high standards, collaboration, and impact. You'll gain exposure to complex, multi-stakeholder programmes while working in a supportive, professional environment that values thoughtful delivery and continuous improvement. Interested? CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis - early applications are encouraged. Apply now to be part of a purpose-driven organisation delivering impactful, nationally commissioned programmes. We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Feb 19, 2026
Full time
Ready to take on a Project Manager role where your work supports meaningful, system-wide impact? This is a great opportunity to join a respected, purpose-driven national health and care organisation as their Project Manager (Government-Funded Projects) , supporting the delivery of leadership programmes and commissioned projects across England and the devolved nations. This role would suit someone who enjoys bringing clarity to complex programmes, strengthening governance processes, and working with senior stakeholders to deliver high-quality, audit-ready projects. If you have previous experience in project management - particularly within a non-profit, membership body, health, or wider public-sector setting - this could be the role for you! Role: Project Manager - Government-Funded Projects Organisation Type: National Health & Care Non-Profit Salary/Rate: £23 - £26 per hour Working Arrangements: Hybrid - minimum 2 days per week in the London office Employment Type: Temporary position Hours: Full time - 35 hours per week Duration: 3-6 months approx. Closing Date: CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis - early applications encouraged! The Role: As the Project Manager , you'll play a central part in enabling the successful delivery of government-funded programmes and leadership initiatives operating across multiple UK nations. You'll ensure projects are well-planned, transparent, compliant, and delivered to a high standard - supporting strong governance, financial oversight, and effective stakeholder engagement throughout. Your responsibilities will include: Designing and maintaining project structures, documentation, and delivery timelines Managing risks, dependencies, and governance processes to ensure audit readiness Supporting budgeting processes, tracking expenditure, and assisting with forecasting Preparing clear, high-quality internal and external reporting Acting as a key liaison for commissioners, partners, suppliers, and internal teams Coordinating operational delivery of events and programme activities Supporting evaluation activity, feedback collation, and light-touch research tasks About You: Proven experience in project management within government-funded or public-sector contexts Experience developing and implementing administrative and financial processes, including budget monitoring Confidence managing governance documentation and compliance frameworks Excellent written and verbal communication skills A highly organised, methodical approach with strong attention to detail The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining quality and professionalism A collaborative, relationship-focused working style A project management qualification or familiarity with central government or devolved nation contracts would be advantageous, but strong demonstrable experience is key. Why Apply? This is an opportunity to contribute to work that supports system improvement at a national level, within a values-led organisation committed to high standards, collaboration, and impact. You'll gain exposure to complex, multi-stakeholder programmes while working in a supportive, professional environment that values thoughtful delivery and continuous improvement. Interested? CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis - early applications are encouraged. Apply now to be part of a purpose-driven organisation delivering impactful, nationally commissioned programmes. We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Age UK is recruiting a Senior Data Privacy Manager ! If you enjoy combining technical expertise with collaboration, influence, and a strong sense of responsibility for safeguarding personal data, this is a role where you can make a real impact. In this role, you'll take the lead in managing Age UK's data protection and privacy programme. You'll be our go-to expert on compliance, guiding us in line with ICO standards and helping ensure we meet the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018 , the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the Data Use and Access Act 2025. You'll keep our policies and procedures up to date, making sure we're continually monitoring and improving our compliance across the organisation. This includes overseeing internal data protection activities, supporting colleagues with Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) , delivering staff training , and carrying out internal audits . You'll work closely with teams across Age UK, offering practical, accessible advice to help embed a "privacy-first" mindset into the design and development of our products, services, and projects that involve the use of personal data. You will bring a refreshed approach to data privacy that seeks to advise on effective and efficient ways to ensure Age UK acts within regulatory requirements and its agreed risk appetite. We operate a hybrid working model. We offer flexibility on working from home but require the applicant to be in our central London office a minimum of one day per week. Travel costs to the London office are the responsibility of the postholder and are not covered by the charity. Age UK internal grade: 4L Last date for applications Thursday 26 th February 2026 Must haves: The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process: Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P Experience Experience of working in a data governance role with responsibility for personal data used in a database marketing environment. A, I Experience of communicating with stakeholders at all levels, with a willingness to deal with problems or new tasks and a strong track record of bringing business stakeholders onside. A, I Experience in managing and responding to data protection rights requests (SARs) and complaints. A, I Excellent knowledge of UK privacy law and regulations, and the ability to apply that knowledge appropriately. A, I Line management experience. A, I Skills and Knowledge Strong understanding of the principles of Privacy by Design and Default. A, I Excellent communication skills, including the ability to tailor communication to different audiences without jargon. A, I Ability to build strong relationships with both data practitioners and key users of personal data. A, I Effective time management and ability to multi-task. I Ability to design and apply a framework for a risk-based approach to data privacy advice. A, I Understanding of applications of data privacy in the charity sector. A, I Personal Attributes Confident and able to take decisions. I Personable and able to build good relationships quickly. I Proactive, problem-solving attitude. I Great to Have's: The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process: Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P Experience Skills and Knowledge Privacy and data protection qualifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT desirable. A, I What we offer in return Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Health cashback plan and EAP Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free Blue Light Card Scheme You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250 Many additional benefits Additional Information Supporting statements and anonymisation Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected. Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview. Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job. Reasonable adjustments Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions. Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time. Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them. For a full list of benefits please visit our website.
Feb 19, 2026
Full time
Age UK is recruiting a Senior Data Privacy Manager ! If you enjoy combining technical expertise with collaboration, influence, and a strong sense of responsibility for safeguarding personal data, this is a role where you can make a real impact. In this role, you'll take the lead in managing Age UK's data protection and privacy programme. You'll be our go-to expert on compliance, guiding us in line with ICO standards and helping ensure we meet the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018 , the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the Data Use and Access Act 2025. You'll keep our policies and procedures up to date, making sure we're continually monitoring and improving our compliance across the organisation. This includes overseeing internal data protection activities, supporting colleagues with Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) , delivering staff training , and carrying out internal audits . You'll work closely with teams across Age UK, offering practical, accessible advice to help embed a "privacy-first" mindset into the design and development of our products, services, and projects that involve the use of personal data. You will bring a refreshed approach to data privacy that seeks to advise on effective and efficient ways to ensure Age UK acts within regulatory requirements and its agreed risk appetite. We operate a hybrid working model. We offer flexibility on working from home but require the applicant to be in our central London office a minimum of one day per week. Travel costs to the London office are the responsibility of the postholder and are not covered by the charity. Age UK internal grade: 4L Last date for applications Thursday 26 th February 2026 Must haves: The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process: Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P Experience Experience of working in a data governance role with responsibility for personal data used in a database marketing environment. A, I Experience of communicating with stakeholders at all levels, with a willingness to deal with problems or new tasks and a strong track record of bringing business stakeholders onside. A, I Experience in managing and responding to data protection rights requests (SARs) and complaints. A, I Excellent knowledge of UK privacy law and regulations, and the ability to apply that knowledge appropriately. A, I Line management experience. A, I Skills and Knowledge Strong understanding of the principles of Privacy by Design and Default. A, I Excellent communication skills, including the ability to tailor communication to different audiences without jargon. A, I Ability to build strong relationships with both data practitioners and key users of personal data. A, I Effective time management and ability to multi-task. I Ability to design and apply a framework for a risk-based approach to data privacy advice. A, I Understanding of applications of data privacy in the charity sector. A, I Personal Attributes Confident and able to take decisions. I Personable and able to build good relationships quickly. I Proactive, problem-solving attitude. I Great to Have's: The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process: Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P Experience Skills and Knowledge Privacy and data protection qualifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT desirable. A, I What we offer in return Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Health cashback plan and EAP Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free Blue Light Card Scheme You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250 Many additional benefits Additional Information Supporting statements and anonymisation Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected. Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview. Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job. Reasonable adjustments Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions. Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time. Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them. For a full list of benefits please visit our website.
Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future. You'll join a collaborative and inclusive team where you're supported to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and contribute from day one. You'll work with a diverse client base, develop meaningful connections, and gain experience that extends beyond your local team. Together, we grow , belong and impact . Overview of the Team / Business Unit The Financial Services (FS) Consulting business unit provides a diverse range of risk and regulatory compliance services to our clients to help them stay compliant, with the vast web of regulations applicable to the industry. Predominantly clients are banks and insurers but can also include investment firms and payment institutions. We are looking to recruit a talented and high performing individual to join the Prudential Regulation & Risk Management Practice within FS Consulting. The Prudential Regulation & Risk Management Practice provides a number of tailored solutions to support our FS clients with their risk management framework, prudential compliance as well as management of change and technology initiatives around risk and prudential regulations. Typical engagements in the Prudential Regulation & Risk Management Practice include: Reviewing and refining clients' ICAAP, ILAAP, ICARA, wind down and recovery plans. Responding to clients' queries on the interpretation and implementation of prudential rules. Reviewing COREP, FINREP, PRA 110, MIF and other regulatory returns. Supporting the effectiveness of regulatory change projects. Supporting assurance on clients' processing of regulatory data. Supporting the review of firms' prudential risk management capabilities - including reviews of relevant policies and procedures; and, how such risks are identified, measured, monitored, measured, and reported. Providing internal audit subject matter expertise. Role & Responsibilities The role of a Consultant at the Assistant Manager level is to support and/or lead the team in delivering projects. This means assisting in all aspects of the project lifecycle; from the sales or 'business development' process, to project planning, execution of fieldwork and preparation of deliverables including actively contributing to final recommendations. You will be involved in non-client activities such as assisting with internal projects and research initiatives. We currently have a hybrid working model, so as a consultant you will split your time between working from home, visiting the office, client sites when required. With the potential of travel outside of the UK, depending on government guidelines. As a Consultant, you will be expected to: Work as part of small and large sized multi-disciplinary engagement teams to deliver the types of engagements listed above. Gather and analyse information, perform gap analysis, identify areas of improvements and offer value-adding recommendations. Draft client-specific conclusions and recommendations based on research and project work undertaken Support Engagement Managers in managing delivery of client engagements. This includes monitoring and reporting on delivery status, identifying and promptly escalating any issues and risks that could impact delivery and providing guidance and quality review of others Develop client relationships, grow networks and assist in identifying and converting engagement opportunities Support the development of product offerings and preparation of technical proposals and pitches to clients Support in writing publications and producing materials to help others understand the impact of regulatory developments and changing risk management practices Coach and develop junior team members What are we looking for? Minimum 4 years' experience of undertaking risk, control or prudential reporting responsibilities working either in the FS industry, consulting firm or any of the FS regulators. Good understanding of products and services within Corporate and Investment Banking, Wholesale and Retail Banking, Investment Services. Experience or knowledge of reviewing business processes, governance arrangements, control framework, operating structures and supporting IT infrastructures. Experience or knowledge of one or more of the following: The UK prudential regulatory framework, covering existing and forthcoming regulations, specifically, knowledge of the PRA Rulebook, Supervisory Statements, the FCA Handbook and Basel 3.1. Preparation or review of Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP), in particular Pillar 1 capital requirements, Pillar 2 risks, robustness of stress test scenarios; Internal Liquidity Adequacy Assessment Process (ILAAP), Internal Capital Adequacy and Risk Assessment (ICARA), Regulatory Reporting (COREP, FINREP, PRA) and Recovery Plan (RP). Preparation or review of Internal Capital Adequacy and Risk Assessment (ICARA) process and reporting under the Investment Firms Prudential Regime (IFPR). Good understanding of the PRA's supervisory model - including internal and external risk factors, and risk mitigants. Knowledge of, and experience in, risk management frameworks, processes, controls and practices in banking and/or investment firms. This may include responsibility for supporting the implementation of risk management practices or supporting the oversight of risks in a Risk Function role. Holds a Masters' degree qualification or equivalent. Personal Attributes Ability to express ideas with authority and conviction throughout verbal and written communication. Ability to think creatively, generate innovative ideas, challenge the status quo, and deliver work effectively. Ability to act as a role model setting high standards of quality. Project management skills - effective time management, handling conflicting priorities, working well with others in team, managing projects independently. Interpersonal skills: the ability to build client relationships with a foundation of trust and responsibility. Analytical skills: the ability to think critically, research and solve problems. Ability to multitask and work with tight timelines. Commitment to self-development & learning. Affinity with our values; in particular, respect for individuals, diversity, and integrity. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Forvis Mazars diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our values. We value our people's unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experience, and know this diversity create better outcomes for our clients. We seek to attract, develop, and retain the best talent, inclusive of sex, ethnicity, disability, socio-economic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, and faith. We select candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience and aim to support all our team members to reach their potential. At Forvis Mazars, we promote an environment in which you can grow your skills, belong to a team that values your ideas, and make an impact that matters.
Feb 19, 2026
Full time
Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future. You'll join a collaborative and inclusive team where you're supported to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and contribute from day one. You'll work with a diverse client base, develop meaningful connections, and gain experience that extends beyond your local team. Together, we grow , belong and impact . Overview of the Team / Business Unit The Financial Services (FS) Consulting business unit provides a diverse range of risk and regulatory compliance services to our clients to help them stay compliant, with the vast web of regulations applicable to the industry. Predominantly clients are banks and insurers but can also include investment firms and payment institutions. We are looking to recruit a talented and high performing individual to join the Prudential Regulation & Risk Management Practice within FS Consulting. The Prudential Regulation & Risk Management Practice provides a number of tailored solutions to support our FS clients with their risk management framework, prudential compliance as well as management of change and technology initiatives around risk and prudential regulations. Typical engagements in the Prudential Regulation & Risk Management Practice include: Reviewing and refining clients' ICAAP, ILAAP, ICARA, wind down and recovery plans. Responding to clients' queries on the interpretation and implementation of prudential rules. Reviewing COREP, FINREP, PRA 110, MIF and other regulatory returns. Supporting the effectiveness of regulatory change projects. Supporting assurance on clients' processing of regulatory data. Supporting the review of firms' prudential risk management capabilities - including reviews of relevant policies and procedures; and, how such risks are identified, measured, monitored, measured, and reported. Providing internal audit subject matter expertise. Role & Responsibilities The role of a Consultant at the Assistant Manager level is to support and/or lead the team in delivering projects. This means assisting in all aspects of the project lifecycle; from the sales or 'business development' process, to project planning, execution of fieldwork and preparation of deliverables including actively contributing to final recommendations. You will be involved in non-client activities such as assisting with internal projects and research initiatives. We currently have a hybrid working model, so as a consultant you will split your time between working from home, visiting the office, client sites when required. With the potential of travel outside of the UK, depending on government guidelines. As a Consultant, you will be expected to: Work as part of small and large sized multi-disciplinary engagement teams to deliver the types of engagements listed above. Gather and analyse information, perform gap analysis, identify areas of improvements and offer value-adding recommendations. Draft client-specific conclusions and recommendations based on research and project work undertaken Support Engagement Managers in managing delivery of client engagements. This includes monitoring and reporting on delivery status, identifying and promptly escalating any issues and risks that could impact delivery and providing guidance and quality review of others Develop client relationships, grow networks and assist in identifying and converting engagement opportunities Support the development of product offerings and preparation of technical proposals and pitches to clients Support in writing publications and producing materials to help others understand the impact of regulatory developments and changing risk management practices Coach and develop junior team members What are we looking for? Minimum 4 years' experience of undertaking risk, control or prudential reporting responsibilities working either in the FS industry, consulting firm or any of the FS regulators. Good understanding of products and services within Corporate and Investment Banking, Wholesale and Retail Banking, Investment Services. Experience or knowledge of reviewing business processes, governance arrangements, control framework, operating structures and supporting IT infrastructures. Experience or knowledge of one or more of the following: The UK prudential regulatory framework, covering existing and forthcoming regulations, specifically, knowledge of the PRA Rulebook, Supervisory Statements, the FCA Handbook and Basel 3.1. Preparation or review of Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP), in particular Pillar 1 capital requirements, Pillar 2 risks, robustness of stress test scenarios; Internal Liquidity Adequacy Assessment Process (ILAAP), Internal Capital Adequacy and Risk Assessment (ICARA), Regulatory Reporting (COREP, FINREP, PRA) and Recovery Plan (RP). Preparation or review of Internal Capital Adequacy and Risk Assessment (ICARA) process and reporting under the Investment Firms Prudential Regime (IFPR). Good understanding of the PRA's supervisory model - including internal and external risk factors, and risk mitigants. Knowledge of, and experience in, risk management frameworks, processes, controls and practices in banking and/or investment firms. This may include responsibility for supporting the implementation of risk management practices or supporting the oversight of risks in a Risk Function role. Holds a Masters' degree qualification or equivalent. Personal Attributes Ability to express ideas with authority and conviction throughout verbal and written communication. Ability to think creatively, generate innovative ideas, challenge the status quo, and deliver work effectively. Ability to act as a role model setting high standards of quality. Project management skills - effective time management, handling conflicting priorities, working well with others in team, managing projects independently. Interpersonal skills: the ability to build client relationships with a foundation of trust and responsibility. Analytical skills: the ability to think critically, research and solve problems. Ability to multitask and work with tight timelines. Commitment to self-development & learning. Affinity with our values; in particular, respect for individuals, diversity, and integrity. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Forvis Mazars diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our values. We value our people's unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experience, and know this diversity create better outcomes for our clients. We seek to attract, develop, and retain the best talent, inclusive of sex, ethnicity, disability, socio-economic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, and faith. We select candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience and aim to support all our team members to reach their potential. At Forvis Mazars, we promote an environment in which you can grow your skills, belong to a team that values your ideas, and make an impact that matters.
Your new company Hays Accountancy & Finance are seeking an immediate Finance professional for our client, a large, well established body that delivers vital services across Northern Ireland. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to step into a key leadership role, overseeing finance operations and governance while supporting an organisation going through a period of modernisation and structural change. As Finance Manager, you will lead the organisation's Finance function, ensuring strong financial management, effective governance practices, and compliance with all relevant financial policies and public sector frameworks. You will work closely with senior leadership, internal stakeholders, external auditors, and government partners to deliver accurate financial reporting and support organisational planning. Your new role Managing day to day finance operations, ensuring effective systems, controls, policies and reporting processes are in place to support organisational needs. Preparing statutory annual accounts and management accounts in line with public sector accounting frameworks and delivering accurate financial reporting to senior leadership and governance committees. Leading budget planning, monitoring and forecasting for budgets exceeding £500k, ensuring expenditure remains within approved limits and aligned with organisational priorities. Overseeing governance activities, including risk management, fraud response procedures, procurement compliance, and assurance processes for funded projects. Managing audit engagement (internal and external), coordinating evidence, preparing responses, and ensuring recommendations are implemented within agreed timescales. Providing high quality financial and governance advice to senior leaders, contributing to organisational planning, strategic decision making and continuous improvement. Leading and developing the Finance and Governance teams, fostering a collaborative, high performing environment that supports change, innovation, and effective service delivery. Ensuring timely month end processes, report preparation, and secretariat support for governance committees. Supporting business cases, procurement activity and funding claims in accordance with organisational guidelines and relevant legislation. Building strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, government partners and external auditors. What you'll need to succeed Full membership of a recognised professional accountancy body (e.g. CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAEW, Chartered Accountants Ireland, or equivalent). At least 2 years' experience across: Corporate governance Preparing statutory financial statements Delivering management accounts to tight deadlines Budget management for budgets >£500k Managing internal/external audit relationships Leading and motivating staff A full current UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (reasonable adjustments considered). What you'll get in return Flexible working options available 25 plus 12 bank holidays Public Sector Benefits What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Feb 19, 2026
Full time
Your new company Hays Accountancy & Finance are seeking an immediate Finance professional for our client, a large, well established body that delivers vital services across Northern Ireland. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to step into a key leadership role, overseeing finance operations and governance while supporting an organisation going through a period of modernisation and structural change. As Finance Manager, you will lead the organisation's Finance function, ensuring strong financial management, effective governance practices, and compliance with all relevant financial policies and public sector frameworks. You will work closely with senior leadership, internal stakeholders, external auditors, and government partners to deliver accurate financial reporting and support organisational planning. Your new role Managing day to day finance operations, ensuring effective systems, controls, policies and reporting processes are in place to support organisational needs. Preparing statutory annual accounts and management accounts in line with public sector accounting frameworks and delivering accurate financial reporting to senior leadership and governance committees. Leading budget planning, monitoring and forecasting for budgets exceeding £500k, ensuring expenditure remains within approved limits and aligned with organisational priorities. Overseeing governance activities, including risk management, fraud response procedures, procurement compliance, and assurance processes for funded projects. Managing audit engagement (internal and external), coordinating evidence, preparing responses, and ensuring recommendations are implemented within agreed timescales. Providing high quality financial and governance advice to senior leaders, contributing to organisational planning, strategic decision making and continuous improvement. Leading and developing the Finance and Governance teams, fostering a collaborative, high performing environment that supports change, innovation, and effective service delivery. Ensuring timely month end processes, report preparation, and secretariat support for governance committees. Supporting business cases, procurement activity and funding claims in accordance with organisational guidelines and relevant legislation. Building strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, government partners and external auditors. What you'll need to succeed Full membership of a recognised professional accountancy body (e.g. CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAEW, Chartered Accountants Ireland, or equivalent). At least 2 years' experience across: Corporate governance Preparing statutory financial statements Delivering management accounts to tight deadlines Budget management for budgets >£500k Managing internal/external audit relationships Leading and motivating staff A full current UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (reasonable adjustments considered). What you'll get in return Flexible working options available 25 plus 12 bank holidays Public Sector Benefits What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Chief Electrical Engineer - National Grid Transmission Projects Location: Remote (with occasional travel to Manchester) Sector: Energy / Transmission Contract: Can be outside of scope of IR35 Summary of the Role We are seeking an experienced Chief Electrical Engineer to support major National Grid Transmission projects. Reporting to the Electrical Engineering Manager, this role provides high-level technical leadership across bid development, project assurance, and design governance. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and risk-aware project delivery. Key Responsibilities Bid Support, including: Identification and assessment of project risks Input into project programmes Enquiry and bid evaluations General technical advisory support Technical Assurance of DCAAR packs for project designs Support the wider engineering and project teams in achieving high-quality, safe, and compliant design outcomes Build strong relationships with stakeholders across engineering, project management, and client teams Qualifications Degree in a relevant engineering discipline Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status with a recognised professional body Technical Experience Extensive, in-depth knowledge of National Grid design practices, installation requirements, and governance Proven experience acting as CDAE on National Grid Transmission projects Engineering experience within transmission, utilities, or similar heavy engineering sectors Strong understanding of UK legislation, standards, and technical regulations Awareness of risk identification, management and quantification, as well as broader HSE requirements Personal Specification Highly motivated, proactive, and able to work independently Effective communicator with confidence engaging colleagues, client teams, and stakeholders Consistently prioritises safety, risk management, and regulatory compliance Strong customer focus and commitment to delivering high-quality engineering outcomes If you re an accomplished engineering professional ready to shape the delivery of critical UK transmission infrastructure, we d love to hear from you.
Feb 19, 2026
Contractor
Chief Electrical Engineer - National Grid Transmission Projects Location: Remote (with occasional travel to Manchester) Sector: Energy / Transmission Contract: Can be outside of scope of IR35 Summary of the Role We are seeking an experienced Chief Electrical Engineer to support major National Grid Transmission projects. Reporting to the Electrical Engineering Manager, this role provides high-level technical leadership across bid development, project assurance, and design governance. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and risk-aware project delivery. Key Responsibilities Bid Support, including: Identification and assessment of project risks Input into project programmes Enquiry and bid evaluations General technical advisory support Technical Assurance of DCAAR packs for project designs Support the wider engineering and project teams in achieving high-quality, safe, and compliant design outcomes Build strong relationships with stakeholders across engineering, project management, and client teams Qualifications Degree in a relevant engineering discipline Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status with a recognised professional body Technical Experience Extensive, in-depth knowledge of National Grid design practices, installation requirements, and governance Proven experience acting as CDAE on National Grid Transmission projects Engineering experience within transmission, utilities, or similar heavy engineering sectors Strong understanding of UK legislation, standards, and technical regulations Awareness of risk identification, management and quantification, as well as broader HSE requirements Personal Specification Highly motivated, proactive, and able to work independently Effective communicator with confidence engaging colleagues, client teams, and stakeholders Consistently prioritises safety, risk management, and regulatory compliance Strong customer focus and commitment to delivering high-quality engineering outcomes If you re an accomplished engineering professional ready to shape the delivery of critical UK transmission infrastructure, we d love to hear from you.
Supervision Senior Manager Location: London / Manchester Business Unit(s): Supervision Position Type: Permanent Salary: £74,210 £91,915 Our client has been established to protect and promote the sustainability of English football, for the benefit of fans and the local communities football clubs serve. They will help improve financial sustainability of clubs, ensure resilience across the leagues, and safeguard the heritage of English football. It will operate a licensing regime, set corporate governance standards and monitor, protect, and promote financial resilience. It will also enforce compliance with requirements on financial regulation, club ownership and directors, fan engagement, and heritage protection. They will also have powers to prohibit clubs from joining competitions that are not fair or meritocratic, or that threaten the heritage or sustainability of English football. Responsibilities Include They are looking for a Supervision Senior Manager to join them: The supervision function will sit at the heart of our client, undertaking core regulatory activity such as conducting financial analysis of the clubs, processing applications for licences as well as monitoring ongoing compliance with licence conditions and rules. It will also be a focal point for managing their relationship with the clubs it regulates. The Senior Supervision Manager will oversee the day-to-day supervisory activity including account management of individual clubs. They will also help to set the overall supervision strategy and work with policy colleagues on changes to the regulatory framework. The successful candidate will therefore play a crucial role in developing the supervision function within the new organisation, building capability and the operational processes and controls necessary to ensure effective oversight of clubs within the scope of the new regulatory framework. They will need to ensure close working with data, policy, legal and enforcement teams so that regulatory oversight is effective and coherent and that our client s board is supported to take robust regulatory decisions. Essential Requirements: Experience in financial supervision or ensuring compliance in a regulated sector, demonstrating sound judgement. Excellent stakeholder management skills, supported by the ability to communicate to a wide range of technical and non-technical audiences. Demonstrating sound judgement and ability to reach evidence-based decisions, balancing a range of considerations and complex sources of information to ensure legally defensible outcomes. Strong delivery capability, successfully delivering at pace in a complex and high-risk project / programme environment. Ability to provide strong direction and persuasive future vision for the supervision function, setting it up for future success. A collaborative approach and ability to think creatively about new and emerging supervisory issues. Desirable Skills: Understanding of the football industry, including financial regulation and familiarity with the English football pyramid. Expertise in Prudential Financial analysis, risk management or audit. If successful you will join a Non-Departmental Public Body and will be employed as a Public Servant. If you are an existing Civil Servant or employee, you will no longer have access to Civil Service benefits including the Civil Service pension. The terms and conditions of employment include: Pension 12% An employee contribution of 5%, with an employer contribution of 7%. Flexible Benefit 8% Employees can choose to invest 8% of their base salary into their pension or take as cash (post tax). Reward They will have a performance-based reward programme. 31.5 days annual leave. Flexible and hybrid working 40% in office attendance. Occupational sick pay. 9 months paid Maternity Leave and generous paternity and adoption leave. A bespoke L&D programme to help you achieve your personal CPD, including paid membership fees. Cycle-to-work scheme and much more! Interested? Click apply and complete your application.
Feb 19, 2026
Full time
Supervision Senior Manager Location: London / Manchester Business Unit(s): Supervision Position Type: Permanent Salary: £74,210 £91,915 Our client has been established to protect and promote the sustainability of English football, for the benefit of fans and the local communities football clubs serve. They will help improve financial sustainability of clubs, ensure resilience across the leagues, and safeguard the heritage of English football. It will operate a licensing regime, set corporate governance standards and monitor, protect, and promote financial resilience. It will also enforce compliance with requirements on financial regulation, club ownership and directors, fan engagement, and heritage protection. They will also have powers to prohibit clubs from joining competitions that are not fair or meritocratic, or that threaten the heritage or sustainability of English football. Responsibilities Include They are looking for a Supervision Senior Manager to join them: The supervision function will sit at the heart of our client, undertaking core regulatory activity such as conducting financial analysis of the clubs, processing applications for licences as well as monitoring ongoing compliance with licence conditions and rules. It will also be a focal point for managing their relationship with the clubs it regulates. The Senior Supervision Manager will oversee the day-to-day supervisory activity including account management of individual clubs. They will also help to set the overall supervision strategy and work with policy colleagues on changes to the regulatory framework. The successful candidate will therefore play a crucial role in developing the supervision function within the new organisation, building capability and the operational processes and controls necessary to ensure effective oversight of clubs within the scope of the new regulatory framework. They will need to ensure close working with data, policy, legal and enforcement teams so that regulatory oversight is effective and coherent and that our client s board is supported to take robust regulatory decisions. Essential Requirements: Experience in financial supervision or ensuring compliance in a regulated sector, demonstrating sound judgement. Excellent stakeholder management skills, supported by the ability to communicate to a wide range of technical and non-technical audiences. Demonstrating sound judgement and ability to reach evidence-based decisions, balancing a range of considerations and complex sources of information to ensure legally defensible outcomes. Strong delivery capability, successfully delivering at pace in a complex and high-risk project / programme environment. Ability to provide strong direction and persuasive future vision for the supervision function, setting it up for future success. A collaborative approach and ability to think creatively about new and emerging supervisory issues. Desirable Skills: Understanding of the football industry, including financial regulation and familiarity with the English football pyramid. Expertise in Prudential Financial analysis, risk management or audit. If successful you will join a Non-Departmental Public Body and will be employed as a Public Servant. If you are an existing Civil Servant or employee, you will no longer have access to Civil Service benefits including the Civil Service pension. The terms and conditions of employment include: Pension 12% An employee contribution of 5%, with an employer contribution of 7%. Flexible Benefit 8% Employees can choose to invest 8% of their base salary into their pension or take as cash (post tax). Reward They will have a performance-based reward programme. 31.5 days annual leave. Flexible and hybrid working 40% in office attendance. Occupational sick pay. 9 months paid Maternity Leave and generous paternity and adoption leave. A bespoke L&D programme to help you achieve your personal CPD, including paid membership fees. Cycle-to-work scheme and much more! Interested? Click apply and complete your application.
General Manager - Head of Operations Location: Ealing - Office based Permanent - Full Time - 42.5 hours per week Salary up to £92,000 per annum depending on experience plus car allowance About the Role As the General Manager and Head of Operations for our Joint Venture contract with A2Dominion, you will oversee the branch's overall performance and ensure the seamless execution of all operational activities. Leading a team of up to 200 staff members, you will drive strategic goals, manage daily operations, and cultivate a productive, engaged workforce. The role involves delivering repairs, voids, and planned works for a stock of 39,000 homes. Based at our co-located office in Ealing, the properties under this contract cover a broad geographical area, spanning the M4 corridor, Hampshire, and London. Key Responsibilities Oversee and manage the delivery of repairs, voids and planned works within a stock size of 39,000 homes Collaborate with the service lead manager to align administrative and financial processes with operational goals and objectives Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures Analyse data and provide insights and recommendations to support decision making Foster a positive and collaborative working environment, promoting professional growth and development among team members Lead and manage a team, providing guidance, support and development opportunities Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture, promoting accountability and continuous improvement Ensure administrative processes are efficient, compliant and supportive of operational objectives Provide effective leadership, a demonstrable strong approach to mentoring and motivation of staff within the Branch team by setting a clear direction for the contract(s) and leading by example. Set targets and objectives that encapsulate the Division's strategy Develop sustainable key Client/Stakeholder relationships, ensuring a high quality of customer engagement and involvement Ensure the customer experience is central to all activities and embedded in all stakeholders of the Branch/Contract operation to ensure an efficient and productive service is delivered to service users and client Review, monitor and control Branch/Contract performance to ensure delivery of P&L is in line with or exceeding agreed budget levels. Ensure at a minimum monthly structured reviews of the Branch/Contract that demonstrate stringent controls on all aspects of our cost base, work in progress, debt, operational productivity and other KPIs Demonstrate control over all business governance, risk management processes and adherence to delegated authorities. These include daily weekly, monthly and annual planning of resources including office staff, together with a demand-based approach to directly employed and subcontracted skilled trades You must have Proven experience in the above duties A minimum of 2 years' experience in managerial role within the social housing sector to include local authorities and property services Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborative with diverse teams Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines Benefits we can offer you 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work! Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment. Family friendly policies All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment. Apply or to discuss your application further contact: Laura Bourne () At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers. In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.
Feb 19, 2026
Full time
General Manager - Head of Operations Location: Ealing - Office based Permanent - Full Time - 42.5 hours per week Salary up to £92,000 per annum depending on experience plus car allowance About the Role As the General Manager and Head of Operations for our Joint Venture contract with A2Dominion, you will oversee the branch's overall performance and ensure the seamless execution of all operational activities. Leading a team of up to 200 staff members, you will drive strategic goals, manage daily operations, and cultivate a productive, engaged workforce. The role involves delivering repairs, voids, and planned works for a stock of 39,000 homes. Based at our co-located office in Ealing, the properties under this contract cover a broad geographical area, spanning the M4 corridor, Hampshire, and London. Key Responsibilities Oversee and manage the delivery of repairs, voids and planned works within a stock size of 39,000 homes Collaborate with the service lead manager to align administrative and financial processes with operational goals and objectives Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures Analyse data and provide insights and recommendations to support decision making Foster a positive and collaborative working environment, promoting professional growth and development among team members Lead and manage a team, providing guidance, support and development opportunities Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture, promoting accountability and continuous improvement Ensure administrative processes are efficient, compliant and supportive of operational objectives Provide effective leadership, a demonstrable strong approach to mentoring and motivation of staff within the Branch team by setting a clear direction for the contract(s) and leading by example. Set targets and objectives that encapsulate the Division's strategy Develop sustainable key Client/Stakeholder relationships, ensuring a high quality of customer engagement and involvement Ensure the customer experience is central to all activities and embedded in all stakeholders of the Branch/Contract operation to ensure an efficient and productive service is delivered to service users and client Review, monitor and control Branch/Contract performance to ensure delivery of P&L is in line with or exceeding agreed budget levels. Ensure at a minimum monthly structured reviews of the Branch/Contract that demonstrate stringent controls on all aspects of our cost base, work in progress, debt, operational productivity and other KPIs Demonstrate control over all business governance, risk management processes and adherence to delegated authorities. These include daily weekly, monthly and annual planning of resources including office staff, together with a demand-based approach to directly employed and subcontracted skilled trades You must have Proven experience in the above duties A minimum of 2 years' experience in managerial role within the social housing sector to include local authorities and property services Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborative with diverse teams Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines Benefits we can offer you 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work! Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment. Family friendly policies All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment. Apply or to discuss your application further contact: Laura Bourne () At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers. In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.
