CFO - REIM - A Unique Leadership Opportunity CFO - REIM - OUR CLIENT is a high-performing, vertically integrated real estate business with a reputation for delivering exceptional returns through operational excellence. Since its inception, the business has partnered with institutional and private capital to acquire, manage, and develop commercial and mixed-use real estate assets across the UK. With a sharp focus on value creation and in-house execution capabilities spanning investment, development, and property management, our client has tripled its AUM over the past few years and continues to expand rapidly. With a national operational footprint, the business is entering an exciting new phase of growth. The Role - Overview & Responsibilities: OUR CLIENT is seeking a commercially minded and strategically driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join the executive leadership team. This is a pivotal Board-level appointment with responsibility for leading the entire finance function and playing a central role in shaping business strategy and investor engagement. Key responsibilities include: Strategic & Financial Leadership Partner with the CEO and Board to drive group strategy, business performance, and value creation. Contribute to investment decisions and commercial direction at Investment Committee level. Lead and oversee fund, group and property finance. Financial Operations & Governance Oversee group financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and KPI frameworks. Ensure robust financial controls and full regulatory compliance (including FCA requirements). Manage audit, tax, risk, and compliance functions across the group. Capital & Deal Structuring Lead financial structuring and debt origination for real estate investments. Manage relationships with lenders and oversee the ongoing management of debt facilities. Operational Excellence Identify and implement finance system enhancements and automation opportunities. Lead finance transformation initiatives and elevate team performance across all finance areas. Investor & Stakeholder Management Maintain strong relationships with investors, lenders, and capital partners. Ensure timely, transparent, and accurate reporting to all stakeholders. The Individual - Attributes & Experience The successful candidate will be a high-calibre finance leader with experience operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial real estate environment. They will combine commercial acumen with strong technical expertise and have a track record of building and leading high-performing finance teams. Key Requirements: Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience. Previous CFO or senior finance leadership role within the real estate sector. Strong understanding of institutional capital, debt structuring, and FCA-regulated businesses. Demonstrated experience in deal execution and lender engagement. Proven leadership in finance transformation, systems implementation, and team development. Highly credible at Board level, with excellent stakeholder and communication skills. Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate strategically and tactically. Desirable: Background / exposure to private equity or fund management structures. Experience in managing complex investor relationships, including family offices and institutions. Proven delivery of operational efficiencies through digital and AI-enabled tools. Please note that due to volume we cannot get back to everyone, however every application is looked at and considered and will be held on Trident International's database for review. If you have not heard back from us within 5 working days you should assume your initial application has been unsuccessful, however if suitable roles arise in the future, we will make every effort to contact you. By applying for this job, you accept the Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. To learn more about our company and vacancies we are currently working on, visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
CFO - REIM - A Unique Leadership Opportunity CFO - REIM - OUR CLIENT is a high-performing, vertically integrated real estate business with a reputation for delivering exceptional returns through operational excellence. Since its inception, the business has partnered with institutional and private capital to acquire, manage, and develop commercial and mixed-use real estate assets across the UK. With a sharp focus on value creation and in-house execution capabilities spanning investment, development, and property management, our client has tripled its AUM over the past few years and continues to expand rapidly. With a national operational footprint, the business is entering an exciting new phase of growth. The Role - Overview & Responsibilities: OUR CLIENT is seeking a commercially minded and strategically driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join the executive leadership team. This is a pivotal Board-level appointment with responsibility for leading the entire finance function and playing a central role in shaping business strategy and investor engagement. Key responsibilities include: Strategic & Financial Leadership Partner with the CEO and Board to drive group strategy, business performance, and value creation. Contribute to investment decisions and commercial direction at Investment Committee level. Lead and oversee fund, group and property finance. Financial Operations & Governance Oversee group financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and KPI frameworks. Ensure robust financial controls and full regulatory compliance (including FCA requirements). Manage audit, tax, risk, and compliance functions across the group. Capital & Deal Structuring Lead financial structuring and debt origination for real estate investments. Manage relationships with lenders and oversee the ongoing management of debt facilities. Operational Excellence Identify and implement finance system enhancements and automation opportunities. Lead finance transformation initiatives and elevate team performance across all finance areas. Investor & Stakeholder Management Maintain strong relationships with investors, lenders, and capital partners. Ensure timely, transparent, and accurate reporting to all stakeholders. The Individual - Attributes & Experience The successful candidate will be a high-calibre finance leader with experience operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial real estate environment. They will combine commercial acumen with strong technical expertise and have a track record of building and leading high-performing finance teams. Key Requirements: Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience. Previous CFO or senior finance leadership role within the real estate sector. Strong understanding of institutional capital, debt structuring, and FCA-regulated businesses. Demonstrated experience in deal execution and lender engagement. Proven leadership in finance transformation, systems implementation, and team development. Highly credible at Board level, with excellent stakeholder and communication skills. Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate strategically and tactically. Desirable: Background / exposure to private equity or fund management structures. Experience in managing complex investor relationships, including family offices and institutions. Proven delivery of operational efficiencies through digital and AI-enabled tools. Please note that due to volume we cannot get back to everyone, however every application is looked at and considered and will be held on Trident International's database for review. If you have not heard back from us within 5 working days you should assume your initial application has been unsuccessful, however if suitable roles arise in the future, we will make every effort to contact you. By applying for this job, you accept the Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. To learn more about our company and vacancies we are currently working on, visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn
Senior Reward Analyst to deliver high quality analytics, insights and reward projects and processes. The role will be central to delivering reward analysis, statutory reporting, and the evolution of reward processes, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and a seamless experience for stakeholders. Client Details The company is a global omni-channel provider of products and services for the property and building space. With a global presence the business is circa 400billion is size with aggressive growth plans Description Reward Strategy & Governance Support the design and execution of the reward strategy in alignment with global reward principles. Ensure reward frameworks are fair, competitive, and compliant with regional legislation across multiple markets. Provide expert input into global reward initiatives, representing the unique needs of the different markets. Lead and deliver reward projects, for example: Enhancements to incentive frameworks (AIP, sales incentives, EPT alignment). Reward governance improvements. Benefits harmonisation and process optimisation. Reward initiatives linked to strategy or regulatory changes. Conduct scenario modelling, costing, and impact assessments for proposed changes. Compensation Support annual compensation cycles for allocated markets, including salary review and bonus planning. Review market benchmarking, analyse pay data, and recommend changes to maintain competitive reward positioning. Manage job evaluation, career frameworks, and internal pay structures. Partner with People and business leaders to advise on pay proposals, promotions, and organisational design changes. Benefits Partner with People Business Partners to review the benefit offering and contribute to the evolution of wellbeing, pension, and insurance offerings across the company. Performance & Incentives Support delivery and optimisation of bonus, sales incentive, and recognition programmes. Analyse performance related reward outcomes to ensure fairness and alignment with business goals. Compliance & Risk Management Ensure reward practices meet legal, tax, and regulatory requirements across global jurisdictions. Maintain strong governance standards, including pay equity, gender pay reporting, and audit compliance. Data, Insights & Reporting Produce data-driven reward insights to support decision-making. Analyse reward trends and recommend proactive enhancements. Translate complex analysis into clear, concise insights for senior stakeholders. Stakeholder Management Act as a trusted subject matter expert to People teams and senior leaders as appropriate. Train People Business Partners and People Managers on reward frameworks and processes. Collaborate with centres of excellence, finance, payroll, and global reward partners. Profile Looking for a candidate with A strong background in reward analysis / compensation & benefits within a multinational environment Strong experience within reward practices, new legislation and market trends ability to manage international & complex reward cycles Great stakeholder management and communication skills Strong data analysis, modelling & systems experience Attention to detail and a results-driven approach. Experience with relevant software and tools for reward management. Job Offer A competitive salary range 6 month position with opportunity to extend London based office with hybrid working Potential for professional growth within the Reward department Engagement in meaningful and impactful reward projects. If you are ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role as a Senior Reward Analyst in the retail industry, we encourage you to apply today.
Mar 04, 2026
Contractor
Senior Reward Analyst to deliver high quality analytics, insights and reward projects and processes. The role will be central to delivering reward analysis, statutory reporting, and the evolution of reward processes, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and a seamless experience for stakeholders. Client Details The company is a global omni-channel provider of products and services for the property and building space. With a global presence the business is circa 400billion is size with aggressive growth plans Description Reward Strategy & Governance Support the design and execution of the reward strategy in alignment with global reward principles. Ensure reward frameworks are fair, competitive, and compliant with regional legislation across multiple markets. Provide expert input into global reward initiatives, representing the unique needs of the different markets. Lead and deliver reward projects, for example: Enhancements to incentive frameworks (AIP, sales incentives, EPT alignment). Reward governance improvements. Benefits harmonisation and process optimisation. Reward initiatives linked to strategy or regulatory changes. Conduct scenario modelling, costing, and impact assessments for proposed changes. Compensation Support annual compensation cycles for allocated markets, including salary review and bonus planning. Review market benchmarking, analyse pay data, and recommend changes to maintain competitive reward positioning. Manage job evaluation, career frameworks, and internal pay structures. Partner with People and business leaders to advise on pay proposals, promotions, and organisational design changes. Benefits Partner with People Business Partners to review the benefit offering and contribute to the evolution of wellbeing, pension, and insurance offerings across the company. Performance & Incentives Support delivery and optimisation of bonus, sales incentive, and recognition programmes. Analyse performance related reward outcomes to ensure fairness and alignment with business goals. Compliance & Risk Management Ensure reward practices meet legal, tax, and regulatory requirements across global jurisdictions. Maintain strong governance standards, including pay equity, gender pay reporting, and audit compliance. Data, Insights & Reporting Produce data-driven reward insights to support decision-making. Analyse reward trends and recommend proactive enhancements. Translate complex analysis into clear, concise insights for senior stakeholders. Stakeholder Management Act as a trusted subject matter expert to People teams and senior leaders as appropriate. Train People Business Partners and People Managers on reward frameworks and processes. Collaborate with centres of excellence, finance, payroll, and global reward partners. Profile Looking for a candidate with A strong background in reward analysis / compensation & benefits within a multinational environment Strong experience within reward practices, new legislation and market trends ability to manage international & complex reward cycles Great stakeholder management and communication skills Strong data analysis, modelling & systems experience Attention to detail and a results-driven approach. Experience with relevant software and tools for reward management. Job Offer A competitive salary range 6 month position with opportunity to extend London based office with hybrid working Potential for professional growth within the Reward department Engagement in meaningful and impactful reward projects. If you are ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role as a Senior Reward Analyst in the retail industry, we encourage you to apply today.
Salary: £43,500 - £48,000 Reporting to: Programme Lead Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week) Location: Hybrid/Remote working, and national travel to be expected. Key Relationships: Programme Leads, CEO, COO, Director of Development, AD Policy & Influencing, AD Finance and Operations, Trustees, External Partners. Overall Purpose The Influencing Project Manager will work as part of a flexible team to develop, lead and manage the stakeholder engagement, influencing and communications elements of the programme. This is a £10million learning programme focused on testing, building and growing healthcare volunteering infrastructure. The programme has invested in fifteen systems across England who are navigating complex health systems to ensure that volunteering is embedded as a system wide NHS asset. The team is responsible for developing and delivering the 'learning and support' and the 'influencing and communications' elements of the national programme. Our client has reached an exciting stage where they can turn their local learning into national change. By using the inspiring stories and impact from their programme, they want to show healthcare leaders what is possible. They are positioning their learnings to prove that volunteering infrastructure is a vital solution for a modern and sustainable health service aligned to the NHS 10-year Health Plan. Overall Objectives Work collaboratively and strategically with a wide range of stakeholders including their member charities, Trusts, VCSE organisations, funders, and government officials. Develop compelling narratives and high impact campaigns that resonate with diverse audiences and mobilise stakeholders at every level. To identify and leverage cross-sector themes and opportunities to scale impact across health, social care, and the voluntary sector, underpinned by robust horizon scanning and a commitment to innovative, non-traditional problem solving. Support the programme to maximise its impact and reach through bringing partners and stakeholders together. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration Convene and engage stakeholders, including member charities, trusts and employees, funders and evaluators, to co-produce plans collaboratively. Manage stakeholder relationships, ensuring effective communication and engagement. Provide support to funded partnerships, enabling their development and to become high performing. Represent the organisation externally, acting as a champion for our client and charities. Form professional and beneficial relationships with internal and external stakeholders - including at a senior level, representing the department internally and externally, and bringing policy knowledge to bear to support their influencing in line with their strategic goals. Building and maintaining a stakeholder database to reflect the opportunities for system change at local, regional and national level. Project Design and Development Create plans with clear objectives, time lines, milestones and budgets, ensuring that projects and campaigns are financially sustainable and cover their costs. Lead processes to capture and synthesise information, and insight to support the development and design of approaches. Proactively build knowledge and understanding in volunteering and healthcare to support wider organisational learnings in these domains. Delivery and Management Deliver engaging and thought-provoking communication and influencing plans to elevate their funded partnerships. Oversee workstream governance, risk management, and reporting processes, maintaining strong administration and compliance throughout. Regularly review and monitor impact against their strategic goals. Support internal resource planning to ensure efficient staffing and best use of their team. Manage project resources and staff effectively, fostering a collaborative team culture and supporting and developing team members to perform. Provide line management and support to staff as required. Learning and Evaluation Work in a way to embed learning and insight capture into business as usual. Commission and manage external consultants where appropriate, ensuring quality and alignment with project aims. Lead learning events, and convene stakeholders to support the capture of insight. Support in the development of insight and related policy positions in relation to initiatives being managed, working closely with policy colleagues to identify system gaps and potential solutions. Ensure projects contribute to learning, including supporting the dissemination of what works and how to scale successful approaches. Other Duties This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of duties. The need for flexibility is required. They are currently a small team, and the post holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed. How to Apply The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Sunday 15th March Provisional interview date: Thursday 26th March. Please submitted your CV and a covering letter outlining how you meet the job description and person specification. The supporting statement should be no more than 2 sides of A4. In line with GDPR, it is asked that you do NOT send any information that can identify children or any of your Sensitive Personal Data (racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, data concerning health or sex life and sexual orientation, genetic and/or biometric data) in your CV and application documentation. Following this notice, any inclusion of your Sensitive Personal Data in your CV/application documentation will be understood by us as your express consent to process this information going forward. Please also remember to not mention anyone's information or details (e.g. referees) who have not previously agreed to their inclusion. REF-
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
Salary: £43,500 - £48,000 Reporting to: Programme Lead Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week) Location: Hybrid/Remote working, and national travel to be expected. Key Relationships: Programme Leads, CEO, COO, Director of Development, AD Policy & Influencing, AD Finance and Operations, Trustees, External Partners. Overall Purpose The Influencing Project Manager will work as part of a flexible team to develop, lead and manage the stakeholder engagement, influencing and communications elements of the programme. This is a £10million learning programme focused on testing, building and growing healthcare volunteering infrastructure. The programme has invested in fifteen systems across England who are navigating complex health systems to ensure that volunteering is embedded as a system wide NHS asset. The team is responsible for developing and delivering the 'learning and support' and the 'influencing and communications' elements of the national programme. Our client has reached an exciting stage where they can turn their local learning into national change. By using the inspiring stories and impact from their programme, they want to show healthcare leaders what is possible. They are positioning their learnings to prove that volunteering infrastructure is a vital solution for a modern and sustainable health service aligned to the NHS 10-year Health Plan. Overall Objectives Work collaboratively and strategically with a wide range of stakeholders including their member charities, Trusts, VCSE organisations, funders, and government officials. Develop compelling narratives and high impact campaigns that resonate with diverse audiences and mobilise stakeholders at every level. To identify and leverage cross-sector themes and opportunities to scale impact across health, social care, and the voluntary sector, underpinned by robust horizon scanning and a commitment to innovative, non-traditional problem solving. Support the programme to maximise its impact and reach through bringing partners and stakeholders together. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration Convene and engage stakeholders, including member charities, trusts and employees, funders and evaluators, to co-produce plans collaboratively. Manage stakeholder relationships, ensuring effective communication and engagement. Provide support to funded partnerships, enabling their development and to become high performing. Represent the organisation externally, acting as a champion for our client and charities. Form professional and beneficial relationships with internal and external stakeholders - including at a senior level, representing the department internally and externally, and bringing policy knowledge to bear to support their influencing in line with their strategic goals. Building and maintaining a stakeholder database to reflect the opportunities for system change at local, regional and national level. Project Design and Development Create plans with clear objectives, time lines, milestones and budgets, ensuring that projects and campaigns are financially sustainable and cover their costs. Lead processes to capture and synthesise information, and insight to support the development and design of approaches. Proactively build knowledge and understanding in volunteering and healthcare to support wider organisational learnings in these domains. Delivery and Management Deliver engaging and thought-provoking communication and influencing plans to elevate their funded partnerships. Oversee workstream governance, risk management, and reporting processes, maintaining strong administration and compliance throughout. Regularly review and monitor impact against their strategic goals. Support internal resource planning to ensure efficient staffing and best use of their team. Manage project resources and staff effectively, fostering a collaborative team culture and supporting and developing team members to perform. Provide line management and support to staff as required. Learning and Evaluation Work in a way to embed learning and insight capture into business as usual. Commission and manage external consultants where appropriate, ensuring quality and alignment with project aims. Lead learning events, and convene stakeholders to support the capture of insight. Support in the development of insight and related policy positions in relation to initiatives being managed, working closely with policy colleagues to identify system gaps and potential solutions. Ensure projects contribute to learning, including supporting the dissemination of what works and how to scale successful approaches. Other Duties This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of duties. The need for flexibility is required. They are currently a small team, and the post holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed. How to Apply The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Sunday 15th March Provisional interview date: Thursday 26th March. Please submitted your CV and a covering letter outlining how you meet the job description and person specification. The supporting statement should be no more than 2 sides of A4. In line with GDPR, it is asked that you do NOT send any information that can identify children or any of your Sensitive Personal Data (racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, data concerning health or sex life and sexual orientation, genetic and/or biometric data) in your CV and application documentation. Following this notice, any inclusion of your Sensitive Personal Data in your CV/application documentation will be understood by us as your express consent to process this information going forward. Please also remember to not mention anyone's information or details (e.g. referees) who have not previously agreed to their inclusion. REF-
A leading legal services provider is seeking a Contract Legal Recoveries Manager to support one of their key financial services clients. The successful candidate will oversee and manage the recoveries function, ensuring the efficient and compliant handling of debt recovery matters from initiation to resolution. This position requires strong technical legal expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders to enhance recoveries performance. This is a 3-6 month contract role working through an Umbrella company. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement, so candidates should be located within a commutable distance to either Bristol or Manchester. Key Responsibilities Operational & Case Management Oversee the end-to-end management of recoveries workflows, including unsecured, secured, commercial, and consumer debt matters. A knowledge of asset, invoice and bridging finance would be a plus. Allocate work, monitor caseloads, and ensure efficient progression of files in line with KPIs and service level agreements. Provide technical oversight on litigation processes, including pre-action, claims issuance, enforcement options, and settlement strategy. Review and approve key documents such as witness statements, applications, settlement proposals, and enforcement instructions. Ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance of all casework with relevant legislation and client expectations. Team Leadership Lead, coach, and develop a team of recoveries paralegals, case handlers, or legal assistants. Conduct performance reviews and support career progression pathways. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and high performance. Client Relationship Management Build and maintain relationships with key clients and stakeholders, including in-house legal teams, commercial banking teams, and external suppliers. Attend client calls, reporting sessions, and panel reviews where required. Provide clear reporting on case progress, risk, trends, and opportunities for process improvements. Risk, Governance & Compliance Ensure that all recoveries activity aligns with regulatory requirements (e.g., FCA, GDPR), internal policies, and client frameworks. Identify risks in case strategy and escalate appropriately. Implement best-practice processes, workflows, and controls to drive consistency and compliance. Process & Performance Improvement Analyse recoveries data to identify patterns, performance issues, or opportunities for increased efficiency. Lead process optimisation and contribute to automation or tooling initiatives (e.g., case management enhancements). Support training programmes for internal teams on recoveries processes or legal developments. Skills & Experience Required Essential Strong experience in legal recoveries, litigation, or debt recovery environments. Knowledge of enforcement processes, court procedure, and debt recovery strategies. Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate and develop a team. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment. Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving abilities. Familiarity with case management systems and reporting tools. Desirable Qualified Solicitor (SRA or Law Society Registered) or CILEX qualified Experience in recoveries or financial litigation work. Understanding of process-driven or high-volume legal operations. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Mar 04, 2026
Contractor
A leading legal services provider is seeking a Contract Legal Recoveries Manager to support one of their key financial services clients. The successful candidate will oversee and manage the recoveries function, ensuring the efficient and compliant handling of debt recovery matters from initiation to resolution. This position requires strong technical legal expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders to enhance recoveries performance. This is a 3-6 month contract role working through an Umbrella company. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement, so candidates should be located within a commutable distance to either Bristol or Manchester. Key Responsibilities Operational & Case Management Oversee the end-to-end management of recoveries workflows, including unsecured, secured, commercial, and consumer debt matters. A knowledge of asset, invoice and bridging finance would be a plus. Allocate work, monitor caseloads, and ensure efficient progression of files in line with KPIs and service level agreements. Provide technical oversight on litigation processes, including pre-action, claims issuance, enforcement options, and settlement strategy. Review and approve key documents such as witness statements, applications, settlement proposals, and enforcement instructions. Ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance of all casework with relevant legislation and client expectations. Team Leadership Lead, coach, and develop a team of recoveries paralegals, case handlers, or legal assistants. Conduct performance reviews and support career progression pathways. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and high performance. Client Relationship Management Build and maintain relationships with key clients and stakeholders, including in-house legal teams, commercial banking teams, and external suppliers. Attend client calls, reporting sessions, and panel reviews where required. Provide clear reporting on case progress, risk, trends, and opportunities for process improvements. Risk, Governance & Compliance Ensure that all recoveries activity aligns with regulatory requirements (e.g., FCA, GDPR), internal policies, and client frameworks. Identify risks in case strategy and escalate appropriately. Implement best-practice processes, workflows, and controls to drive consistency and compliance. Process & Performance Improvement Analyse recoveries data to identify patterns, performance issues, or opportunities for increased efficiency. Lead process optimisation and contribute to automation or tooling initiatives (e.g., case management enhancements). Support training programmes for internal teams on recoveries processes or legal developments. Skills & Experience Required Essential Strong experience in legal recoveries, litigation, or debt recovery environments. Knowledge of enforcement processes, court procedure, and debt recovery strategies. Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate and develop a team. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment. Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving abilities. Familiarity with case management systems and reporting tools. Desirable Qualified Solicitor (SRA or Law Society Registered) or CILEX qualified Experience in recoveries or financial litigation work. Understanding of process-driven or high-volume legal operations. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
We're recruiting an Interim Head of Housing Operations to provide senior strategic leadership across housing management, asset management, compliance and resident engagement services within a complex housing environment. This is a high-impact leadership role, accountable for the delivery of safe, compliant homes, effective housing services and positive outcomes for residents. The postholder will operate at pace in a highly scrutinised setting, providing clear leadership, strong governance and assurance, and leading service improvement and transformation activity. The Role Provide strategic leadership and overall accountability for housing and neighbourhood-based operational services. Lead Housing Management, Asset Management, Compliance and Resident Engagement services. Ensure housing operations align with corporate priorities, statutory duties and regulatory requirements. Set the strategic direction for housing operations and translate strategy into operational delivery. Provide visible leadership to senior managers, promoting accountability and continuous improvement. Ensure effective delivery of core housing functions including tenancy management, income, repairs, compliance, capital investment and resident engagement. Oversee robust governance, assurance and decision-making arrangements across housing operations. Act as Senior Responsible Officer for housing compliance and building safety. Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are embedded across housing services. Lead performance management to ensure services meet KPIs, regulatory standards and service commitments. Provide strategic oversight of financial management, including HRA and capital budgets. Lead workforce planning, organisational development and service transformation activity. Build and maintain strong relationships with residents, Members, regulators and key partners. Lead service improvement, recovery and regulatory readiness programmes. Key Requirements Extensive senior leadership experience within housing services, asset management or compliance. Proven experience providing strategic accountability for complex housing operations. Strong knowledge of housing regulation, governance, compliance and building safety. Experience operating in highly scrutinised, politically sensitive environments. Significant experience managing housing budgets, including HRA and capital programmes. Proven track record of leading service transformation and organisational change. Ability to make complex strategic decisions based on performance, risk and financial data. Strong experience managing senior managers and leading multi-disciplinary teams. Excellent stakeholder management skills, including working with Members and regulators. Relevant degree or equivalent senior-level experience within housing. Professional qualification or membership (e.g. CIH, RICS, NEBOSH) is desirable. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar interim and senior housing leadership roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you are currently satisfied in your role, we welcome conversations with Heads of Housing, Directors and senior housing leaders looking to make future connections. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
Mar 04, 2026
Contractor
We're recruiting an Interim Head of Housing Operations to provide senior strategic leadership across housing management, asset management, compliance and resident engagement services within a complex housing environment. This is a high-impact leadership role, accountable for the delivery of safe, compliant homes, effective housing services and positive outcomes for residents. The postholder will operate at pace in a highly scrutinised setting, providing clear leadership, strong governance and assurance, and leading service improvement and transformation activity. The Role Provide strategic leadership and overall accountability for housing and neighbourhood-based operational services. Lead Housing Management, Asset Management, Compliance and Resident Engagement services. Ensure housing operations align with corporate priorities, statutory duties and regulatory requirements. Set the strategic direction for housing operations and translate strategy into operational delivery. Provide visible leadership to senior managers, promoting accountability and continuous improvement. Ensure effective delivery of core housing functions including tenancy management, income, repairs, compliance, capital investment and resident engagement. Oversee robust governance, assurance and decision-making arrangements across housing operations. Act as Senior Responsible Officer for housing compliance and building safety. Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are embedded across housing services. Lead performance management to ensure services meet KPIs, regulatory standards and service commitments. Provide strategic oversight of financial management, including HRA and capital budgets. Lead workforce planning, organisational development and service transformation activity. Build and maintain strong relationships with residents, Members, regulators and key partners. Lead service improvement, recovery and regulatory readiness programmes. Key Requirements Extensive senior leadership experience within housing services, asset management or compliance. Proven experience providing strategic accountability for complex housing operations. Strong knowledge of housing regulation, governance, compliance and building safety. Experience operating in highly scrutinised, politically sensitive environments. Significant experience managing housing budgets, including HRA and capital programmes. Proven track record of leading service transformation and organisational change. Ability to make complex strategic decisions based on performance, risk and financial data. Strong experience managing senior managers and leading multi-disciplinary teams. Excellent stakeholder management skills, including working with Members and regulators. Relevant degree or equivalent senior-level experience within housing. Professional qualification or membership (e.g. CIH, RICS, NEBOSH) is desirable. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar interim and senior housing leadership roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you are currently satisfied in your role, we welcome conversations with Heads of Housing, Directors and senior housing leaders looking to make future connections. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
Quality, Health & Safety and Environment Manager - Tullamore Investments 3 days per week office based. £35,000 - £40,000 Full Time equivalent. Our client is 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. They are a small family manufacturing company based in Pampisford Cambridge established in 1961. They operate a production and testing facility on site and employ 64 people across the various divisions in the Group. They are located on a four-acre site with beautiful gardens and ample parking. They 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 Them They are a family manufacturing company specialising in the production of draught, weather, fire and acoustic seals since 1961. They are based on a 4 acre site in Pampisford with beautiful gardens and ample on site parking. They export their 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. They are a small and friendly team and as a result have low staff turnover. For further information check their websites 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 they would like to hear from you. Apply today with an up to date CV.
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
Quality, Health & Safety and Environment Manager - Tullamore Investments 3 days per week office based. £35,000 - £40,000 Full Time equivalent. Our client is 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. They are a small family manufacturing company based in Pampisford Cambridge established in 1961. They operate a production and testing facility on site and employ 64 people across the various divisions in the Group. They are located on a four-acre site with beautiful gardens and ample parking. They 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 Them They are a family manufacturing company specialising in the production of draught, weather, fire and acoustic seals since 1961. They are based on a 4 acre site in Pampisford with beautiful gardens and ample on site parking. They export their 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. They are a small and friendly team and as a result have low staff turnover. For further information check their websites 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 they would like to hear from you. Apply today with an up to date CV.
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-
Mar 04, 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-
Contracts Manager Up to £70,000 Reading (2 days in office) SaaS Full Time Perm Contract A growing SaaS technology business is looking for a commercially minded Contracts Manager to own and manage the full contract lifecycle across customer and supplier agreements. This role would suit someone with: Contract management experience in tech/SaaS; or An in-house commercial legal background; or A Paralegal / Senior Contracts Specialist background within a SaaS business. What you'll be doing Reviewing and negotiating MSAs, DPAs, SLAs and SaaS subscription agreements Managing B2B enterprise contracts (UK/EU) Identifying and advising on commercial and legal risk Owning the contract repository, renewals and obligations tracking Supporting GDPR and data governance compliance Partnering with Sales, Procurement, Finance and Legal What we're looking for 5-8+ years' relevant experience Strong SaaS contract knowledge Confident B2B negotiator Commercially pragmatic with sound risk judgement Able to manage multiple agreements simultaneously Package Salary up to £70,000 Hybrid working (2 days in Reading) 25 days holiday + bank holidays Matched pension Private medical Enhanced family leave EV salary sacrifice scheme If you're a commercially focused contracts professional who enjoys working cross-functionally in a growing tech environment, this is a strong opportunity to step into a visible, business-critical role. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
Contracts Manager Up to £70,000 Reading (2 days in office) SaaS Full Time Perm Contract A growing SaaS technology business is looking for a commercially minded Contracts Manager to own and manage the full contract lifecycle across customer and supplier agreements. This role would suit someone with: Contract management experience in tech/SaaS; or An in-house commercial legal background; or A Paralegal / Senior Contracts Specialist background within a SaaS business. What you'll be doing Reviewing and negotiating MSAs, DPAs, SLAs and SaaS subscription agreements Managing B2B enterprise contracts (UK/EU) Identifying and advising on commercial and legal risk Owning the contract repository, renewals and obligations tracking Supporting GDPR and data governance compliance Partnering with Sales, Procurement, Finance and Legal What we're looking for 5-8+ years' relevant experience Strong SaaS contract knowledge Confident B2B negotiator Commercially pragmatic with sound risk judgement Able to manage multiple agreements simultaneously Package Salary up to £70,000 Hybrid working (2 days in Reading) 25 days holiday + bank holidays Matched pension Private medical Enhanced family leave EV salary sacrifice scheme If you're a commercially focused contracts professional who enjoys working cross-functionally in a growing tech environment, this is a strong opportunity to step into a visible, business-critical role. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
About Holcim We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet. Since 1858, weve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike. Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference. Holcim UK Company Benefits Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety We care about you and your family. Thats why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so were committed to supporting you every step of the way. Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business. Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments. Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products The Opportunity We are seeking a Category Manager Equipment & Consumables to join our Procurement function on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a £30m spend portfolio covering mechanical and electrical equipment, including motors, gearboxes, lubricants and associated consumables. With a broad and fragmented supplier base, this role offers the scope to bring structure, strengthen governance, and deliver measurable commercial value while ensuring technical and operational requirements are fully met. What You'll Be Doing Execute the established category strategy for mechanical and electrical equipment and consumables, ensuring alignment with business priorities. Lead end-to-end tender processes, from developing specifications and tender documentation through to negotiation, contract award and implementation. Partner with engineering, operations and finance stakeholders to align technical specifications with commercial objectives and budget expectations. Monitor supplier performance against contractual KPIs, conducting regular risk assessments and implementing mitigation actions where required. Support supplier consolidation and compliance with group contracts to enhance value, transparency and control. Who you are You have experience managing procurement categories within engineering-led environments, particularly mechanical and electrical components such as motors, gearboxes, conveyors or screening equipment. You are confident running tenders independently and can interpret technical specifications with credibility and precision. You understand how to balance cost optimisation with quality, risk management and operational continuity. You approach complex supplier landscapes methodically, using data and insight to prioritise actions and deliver measurable results. We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. JBRP1_UKTJ
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
About Holcim We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet. Since 1858, weve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike. Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference. Holcim UK Company Benefits Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety We care about you and your family. Thats why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so were committed to supporting you every step of the way. Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business. Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments. Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products The Opportunity We are seeking a Category Manager Equipment & Consumables to join our Procurement function on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a £30m spend portfolio covering mechanical and electrical equipment, including motors, gearboxes, lubricants and associated consumables. With a broad and fragmented supplier base, this role offers the scope to bring structure, strengthen governance, and deliver measurable commercial value while ensuring technical and operational requirements are fully met. What You'll Be Doing Execute the established category strategy for mechanical and electrical equipment and consumables, ensuring alignment with business priorities. Lead end-to-end tender processes, from developing specifications and tender documentation through to negotiation, contract award and implementation. Partner with engineering, operations and finance stakeholders to align technical specifications with commercial objectives and budget expectations. Monitor supplier performance against contractual KPIs, conducting regular risk assessments and implementing mitigation actions where required. Support supplier consolidation and compliance with group contracts to enhance value, transparency and control. Who you are You have experience managing procurement categories within engineering-led environments, particularly mechanical and electrical components such as motors, gearboxes, conveyors or screening equipment. You are confident running tenders independently and can interpret technical specifications with credibility and precision. You understand how to balance cost optimisation with quality, risk management and operational continuity. You approach complex supplier landscapes methodically, using data and insight to prioritise actions and deliver measurable results. We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. JBRP1_UKTJ
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-
Mar 04, 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. 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Job Description CES Customer Success Manager - Aerospace & Defence As part of our overall investment and growth strategy in the UK at DXC we are looking to hire an experienced Aerospace & Defence Client Success Manager to join our CES team. The CSM is a pivotal role responsible for driving client satisfaction, fostering account growth, and ensuring operational excellence within client engagements. This role focuses on managing all aspects of service delivery, advocating client needs, and collaborating cross-functionally to achieve desired outcomes. The CSM is responsible for key performance indicators including TCV (below $5M), revenue, contract margin, and client satisfaction, while also playing a vital role in driving client retention and overall account success. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities Being Responsible for and owning ALL aspects (both project and run) of CES delivery on the account, including contract renewal, client satisfaction, profitability, resourcing, oversight of billable roles assigned to the account and service level agreements, thereby ensuring consistent high quality execution across all engagements and meeting margin expectations. Collaborating effectively with other offerings to deliver a consistent, full stack experience for the account when needed, ensuring coordinated communication and clear ownership across all product deliverables from delivery through maintenance. Carrying responsibility for on account growth, focusing on driving opportunities under $5M, including pipeline development, proactive solutioning, change control and accurate forecasting of revenue and contract margin. Identify and secure x sell opportunities for wider CES services within existing accounts and wider associated client businesses. Serving as the central lead for all account activities outside of sales and Client Partner (CP) responsibilities, driving alignment and execution across internal and client facing teams, and providing strategic oversight and progress reporting to the CSM Territory Leader. Drive effective client partnership by aligning on resourcing strategy-ensuring clients assign capable, knowledgeable resources that complement DXC teams, and intervening strategically to resolve resourcing constraints. Drive financial governance by ensuring disciplined cash collection, proactively addressing AR challenges, and serving as the key decision maker for issue resolution. Ensure delivery and commercial compliance by partnering with the account delivery teams (Project Managers, Run Leads, etc.) to meet contractual obligations, maintain accurate internal systems, manage change controls, and drive post project learning and improvement. Collaborate effectively with peer CSMs-particularly within multi layered or large account environments-to ensure consistent client engagement, coordinated delivery, and seamless sharing of insights and account intelligence. Serving as the voice of the client within CES, advocating for their needs and expectations, aligning delivery teams to client priorities and desired outcomes acting as the central point of escalation for client issues. Driving operational excellence on the account, implementing governance structures, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and identifying areas for continuous improvement. Collaborating closely with cross functional teams (e.g., delivery, sales, marketing, and product) to align on client objectives, elevate risks, and surface new opportunities for value creation. Deep understanding of CES and wider DXC offerings to ensure DXC solutions are driven to the needs of the client. Primary KPIs TCV ( Revenue Contract Margin Operational and Delivery Excellence Scope, SLAs, audits, risks, service governance/timely reviews with customer, etc. Productivity: On time, great quality, within budget, LPI, right shoring, proactive rotation of talent, automation, lean, adherence to DXC standard tools, architecture, etc. Workforce planning, Billability, utilization, compliance, risk governance, etc. Pipeline: Own & win less than $5 million opportunities Client Satisfaction (References, CSAT & NPS) Secondary KPIs Client retention rate Churn management Champion talent management by fostering development and engagement through coaching, mentoring, recognition, and succession planning Essential Skills/Qualifications/Competencies Experience within the Aerospace and Defence domain Willingness to travel to client locations as required Eligibility for UK secure clearance Proven experience in client relationship management, demonstrating the ability to build, maintain, and leverage trusted partnerships to grow accounts. Strong background in delivery excellence and full lifecycle project leadership, with a track record of on time, high quality execution within budget. Ability to demonstrate value realization and business impact, showcasing a clear understanding of ROI for clients - turning their requirements into reality while understanding market trends and clients' competitors' activities to offer the best solutions. Experience in account growth and expansion, including successful renewals and up/cross sells. Demonstrates exceptional capability in internal orchestration and cross functional collaboration, aligning diverse teams to deliver shared objectives while effectively managing risk, leading account escalations, and driving internal change initiatives. Demonstrates resilience and a customer first mindset, with the ability to adapt under pressure and prioritize client needs. Demonstrates a commitment to continuously strengthening digital acumen, maintaining awareness of emerging AI and technology adoption trends, and applying this knowledge to clearly articulate DXC's offerings. Desirable - Experience of enabling digital transformation of business outcomes either as a client or as a supplier, operating across consulting or delivery. Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience). DXC as an Employer DXC Technology helps global companies run their mission critical systems and operations while modernising IT, optimising data architectures, and ensuring security and scalability across public, private and hybrid cloud environments. With decades of driving innovation, the world's largest companies trust DXC to deploy the enterprise technology solutions to deliver new levels of performance, competitiveness, and customer experiences. We offer very competitive salaries coupled with an exciting benefits package including private medical insurance, gym membership discounts, pension contribution schemes and much more! We believe in nurturing an environment of continuous growth and development, with free training from our expansive upskilling library available to all our employees at any time. We encourage applications from those who may require flexibility in their working life for whatever reason, and/or those who are returning to the workplace. We're committed to providing this flexibility on a long term basis. DXC Technology is committed to the development of a fully inclusive and sustainable workforce. All applications for employment are assessed purely on merit, against the capabilities and competencies required for the role. DXC Technology does not discriminate on the basis of gender, ethnic origin, race, faith, or sexual orientation. For more information of our Awards and Recognitions: At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritises in person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Recruitment fraud is a scheme in which fictitious job opportunities are offered to job seekers typically through online services, such as false websites, or through unsolicited emails claiming to be from the company. These emails may request recipients to provide personal information or to make payments as part of their illegitimate recruiting process. DXC does not make offers of employment via social media networks and DXC never asks for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process, nor ask a job seeker to purchase IT or other equipment on our behalf. More information on employment scams is available here.
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
Job Description CES Customer Success Manager - Aerospace & Defence As part of our overall investment and growth strategy in the UK at DXC we are looking to hire an experienced Aerospace & Defence Client Success Manager to join our CES team. The CSM is a pivotal role responsible for driving client satisfaction, fostering account growth, and ensuring operational excellence within client engagements. This role focuses on managing all aspects of service delivery, advocating client needs, and collaborating cross-functionally to achieve desired outcomes. The CSM is responsible for key performance indicators including TCV (below $5M), revenue, contract margin, and client satisfaction, while also playing a vital role in driving client retention and overall account success. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities Being Responsible for and owning ALL aspects (both project and run) of CES delivery on the account, including contract renewal, client satisfaction, profitability, resourcing, oversight of billable roles assigned to the account and service level agreements, thereby ensuring consistent high quality execution across all engagements and meeting margin expectations. Collaborating effectively with other offerings to deliver a consistent, full stack experience for the account when needed, ensuring coordinated communication and clear ownership across all product deliverables from delivery through maintenance. Carrying responsibility for on account growth, focusing on driving opportunities under $5M, including pipeline development, proactive solutioning, change control and accurate forecasting of revenue and contract margin. Identify and secure x sell opportunities for wider CES services within existing accounts and wider associated client businesses. Serving as the central lead for all account activities outside of sales and Client Partner (CP) responsibilities, driving alignment and execution across internal and client facing teams, and providing strategic oversight and progress reporting to the CSM Territory Leader. Drive effective client partnership by aligning on resourcing strategy-ensuring clients assign capable, knowledgeable resources that complement DXC teams, and intervening strategically to resolve resourcing constraints. Drive financial governance by ensuring disciplined cash collection, proactively addressing AR challenges, and serving as the key decision maker for issue resolution. Ensure delivery and commercial compliance by partnering with the account delivery teams (Project Managers, Run Leads, etc.) to meet contractual obligations, maintain accurate internal systems, manage change controls, and drive post project learning and improvement. Collaborate effectively with peer CSMs-particularly within multi layered or large account environments-to ensure consistent client engagement, coordinated delivery, and seamless sharing of insights and account intelligence. Serving as the voice of the client within CES, advocating for their needs and expectations, aligning delivery teams to client priorities and desired outcomes acting as the central point of escalation for client issues. Driving operational excellence on the account, implementing governance structures, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and identifying areas for continuous improvement. Collaborating closely with cross functional teams (e.g., delivery, sales, marketing, and product) to align on client objectives, elevate risks, and surface new opportunities for value creation. Deep understanding of CES and wider DXC offerings to ensure DXC solutions are driven to the needs of the client. Primary KPIs TCV ( Revenue Contract Margin Operational and Delivery Excellence Scope, SLAs, audits, risks, service governance/timely reviews with customer, etc. Productivity: On time, great quality, within budget, LPI, right shoring, proactive rotation of talent, automation, lean, adherence to DXC standard tools, architecture, etc. Workforce planning, Billability, utilization, compliance, risk governance, etc. Pipeline: Own & win less than $5 million opportunities Client Satisfaction (References, CSAT & NPS) Secondary KPIs Client retention rate Churn management Champion talent management by fostering development and engagement through coaching, mentoring, recognition, and succession planning Essential Skills/Qualifications/Competencies Experience within the Aerospace and Defence domain Willingness to travel to client locations as required Eligibility for UK secure clearance Proven experience in client relationship management, demonstrating the ability to build, maintain, and leverage trusted partnerships to grow accounts. Strong background in delivery excellence and full lifecycle project leadership, with a track record of on time, high quality execution within budget. Ability to demonstrate value realization and business impact, showcasing a clear understanding of ROI for clients - turning their requirements into reality while understanding market trends and clients' competitors' activities to offer the best solutions. Experience in account growth and expansion, including successful renewals and up/cross sells. Demonstrates exceptional capability in internal orchestration and cross functional collaboration, aligning diverse teams to deliver shared objectives while effectively managing risk, leading account escalations, and driving internal change initiatives. Demonstrates resilience and a customer first mindset, with the ability to adapt under pressure and prioritize client needs. Demonstrates a commitment to continuously strengthening digital acumen, maintaining awareness of emerging AI and technology adoption trends, and applying this knowledge to clearly articulate DXC's offerings. Desirable - Experience of enabling digital transformation of business outcomes either as a client or as a supplier, operating across consulting or delivery. Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience). DXC as an Employer DXC Technology helps global companies run their mission critical systems and operations while modernising IT, optimising data architectures, and ensuring security and scalability across public, private and hybrid cloud environments. With decades of driving innovation, the world's largest companies trust DXC to deploy the enterprise technology solutions to deliver new levels of performance, competitiveness, and customer experiences. We offer very competitive salaries coupled with an exciting benefits package including private medical insurance, gym membership discounts, pension contribution schemes and much more! We believe in nurturing an environment of continuous growth and development, with free training from our expansive upskilling library available to all our employees at any time. We encourage applications from those who may require flexibility in their working life for whatever reason, and/or those who are returning to the workplace. We're committed to providing this flexibility on a long term basis. DXC Technology is committed to the development of a fully inclusive and sustainable workforce. All applications for employment are assessed purely on merit, against the capabilities and competencies required for the role. DXC Technology does not discriminate on the basis of gender, ethnic origin, race, faith, or sexual orientation. For more information of our Awards and Recognitions: At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritises in person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Recruitment fraud is a scheme in which fictitious job opportunities are offered to job seekers typically through online services, such as false websites, or through unsolicited emails claiming to be from the company. These emails may request recipients to provide personal information or to make payments as part of their illegitimate recruiting process. DXC does not make offers of employment via social media networks and DXC never asks for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process, nor ask a job seeker to purchase IT or other equipment on our behalf. More information on employment scams is available here.
Join us as a Marketing Category and Sourcing Manager at Barclays, to optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend category and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing across a wide range of marketing categories. To be successful as a Marketing Category and Sourcing Manager you should have experience with: Stakeholder Management. Strong Organisation Skills and Time Management. Commercial Knowledge. Contract Negotiations. Procurement best in class practices. Some other highly valued skills may include: Resilience. Self-starter. Marketing Knowledge. You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role can be based out of Glasgow, Northampton or Knutsford. Purpose of the role To optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend categories and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing and buying channel development/optimisation. Accountabilities Profile spend in category area and develop understanding of business strategy, business requirements, cost levers and opportunities. Collaboration with internal stakeholders to identify sourcing needs, develop requests for proposal and ensure sourcing activities align to the banks needs and priorities. Planning and execution of sourcing events including RFP/ RFXs, negotiations to best meet the business requirements for value, speed, compliance, risk. Monitoring and guiding of controls and compliance requirements to be met through the category and sourcing cycle from request to contract, including regulatory engagement, controls, audits, data quality etc . Development, implementation and operation of policies and procedures for sourcing activities aligned to the policies, standards, relevant compliance and regulation. Identification and delivery of change opportunities to improve effectiveness, control and efficiency of sourcing processes including buying channel optimisation for relevant categories of spend (catalogues, demand challenge etc.). Identification of industry trends and development related to sourcing and category management by attending conferences, participating in training, and conducting market research on techniques and tools. Assistant Vice President Expectations To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
Join us as a Marketing Category and Sourcing Manager at Barclays, to optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend category and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing across a wide range of marketing categories. To be successful as a Marketing Category and Sourcing Manager you should have experience with: Stakeholder Management. Strong Organisation Skills and Time Management. Commercial Knowledge. Contract Negotiations. Procurement best in class practices. Some other highly valued skills may include: Resilience. Self-starter. Marketing Knowledge. You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role can be based out of Glasgow, Northampton or Knutsford. Purpose of the role To optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend categories and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing and buying channel development/optimisation. Accountabilities Profile spend in category area and develop understanding of business strategy, business requirements, cost levers and opportunities. Collaboration with internal stakeholders to identify sourcing needs, develop requests for proposal and ensure sourcing activities align to the banks needs and priorities. Planning and execution of sourcing events including RFP/ RFXs, negotiations to best meet the business requirements for value, speed, compliance, risk. Monitoring and guiding of controls and compliance requirements to be met through the category and sourcing cycle from request to contract, including regulatory engagement, controls, audits, data quality etc . Development, implementation and operation of policies and procedures for sourcing activities aligned to the policies, standards, relevant compliance and regulation. Identification and delivery of change opportunities to improve effectiveness, control and efficiency of sourcing processes including buying channel optimisation for relevant categories of spend (catalogues, demand challenge etc.). Identification of industry trends and development related to sourcing and category management by attending conferences, participating in training, and conducting market research on techniques and tools. Assistant Vice President Expectations To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Purpose of the Role The Commercial Finance Manager plays a key role in supporting profitable growth, margin optimisation, and effective commercial decision-making across designated client accounts. Reporting to the EMEA Finance Director, this position operates at the intersection of finance, client services, and operations, providing financial insight, governance, and constructive challenge to ensure strong commercial outcomes. The role requires strong stakeholder engagement skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable insight. The successful candidate will support pricing strategies, contract performance, forecasting, and financial planning within a fast-paced, performance-driven environment. Key Responsibilities Commercial Ownership of monthly internal management reporting for designated client account(s), including volumes, profitability, cost savings, working capital, cash generation, KPIs, risks and opportunities, trend analysis, variance analysis, and reconciliation to accounting records. Partnering with operational teams to identify and implement profit improvement initiatives, supporting delivery against margin targets. Supporting the development of annual client account plans and associated financial forecasts; producing monthly reforecasts and performance analysis against plan. Assisting with financial modelling and analysis to support contract negotiations, renewals, amendments, and pricing proposals, working alongside commercial and legal teams as required. Client Preparation of external financial reporting for clients, covering spend analysis, working capital, KPIs, trends, and performance commentary. Participation in client review meetings, presenting financial performance and providing insight where appropriate. Acting as a key contact for credit control matters, supporting timely query resolution and cash collection. Process & Governance Supporting the effective use of operational systems by account teams, ensuring accurate data capture and alignment with financial systems, particularly across sales, cost of goods sold, and working capital reporting. Ensuring compliance with group-wide financial processes, controls, and delegated authority limits. Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency, and financial control. People & Collaboration Business Partner to Client Managing Directors and operational teams, providing clear financial insight to support decision-making. Working closely with non-finance stakeholders to improve financial understanding and awareness of commercial implications. Collaborating with the wider finance team to maintain strong financial control and reporting standards across the business. Person Specification Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or qualified by experience. Minimum of 5 years experience in finance, commercial finance, or accounting roles. Experience within retail and/or outsourced service environments desirable. Strong IT skills, including Excel and financial systems (e.g., Sage or similar ERP systems). High level of integrity and accountability, with the ability to work effectively under pressure. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence interacting with operational teams and clients. Proactive, collaborative, and solutions-focused mindset. Customer-focused, with the ability to challenge constructively and drive performance improvement.
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
Purpose of the Role The Commercial Finance Manager plays a key role in supporting profitable growth, margin optimisation, and effective commercial decision-making across designated client accounts. Reporting to the EMEA Finance Director, this position operates at the intersection of finance, client services, and operations, providing financial insight, governance, and constructive challenge to ensure strong commercial outcomes. The role requires strong stakeholder engagement skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable insight. The successful candidate will support pricing strategies, contract performance, forecasting, and financial planning within a fast-paced, performance-driven environment. Key Responsibilities Commercial Ownership of monthly internal management reporting for designated client account(s), including volumes, profitability, cost savings, working capital, cash generation, KPIs, risks and opportunities, trend analysis, variance analysis, and reconciliation to accounting records. Partnering with operational teams to identify and implement profit improvement initiatives, supporting delivery against margin targets. Supporting the development of annual client account plans and associated financial forecasts; producing monthly reforecasts and performance analysis against plan. Assisting with financial modelling and analysis to support contract negotiations, renewals, amendments, and pricing proposals, working alongside commercial and legal teams as required. Client Preparation of external financial reporting for clients, covering spend analysis, working capital, KPIs, trends, and performance commentary. Participation in client review meetings, presenting financial performance and providing insight where appropriate. Acting as a key contact for credit control matters, supporting timely query resolution and cash collection. Process & Governance Supporting the effective use of operational systems by account teams, ensuring accurate data capture and alignment with financial systems, particularly across sales, cost of goods sold, and working capital reporting. Ensuring compliance with group-wide financial processes, controls, and delegated authority limits. Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency, and financial control. People & Collaboration Business Partner to Client Managing Directors and operational teams, providing clear financial insight to support decision-making. Working closely with non-finance stakeholders to improve financial understanding and awareness of commercial implications. Collaborating with the wider finance team to maintain strong financial control and reporting standards across the business. Person Specification Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or qualified by experience. Minimum of 5 years experience in finance, commercial finance, or accounting roles. Experience within retail and/or outsourced service environments desirable. Strong IT skills, including Excel and financial systems (e.g., Sage or similar ERP systems). High level of integrity and accountability, with the ability to work effectively under pressure. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence interacting with operational teams and clients. Proactive, collaborative, and solutions-focused mindset. Customer-focused, with the ability to challenge constructively and drive performance improvement.
Join us as a Marketing Category and Sourcing Manager at Barclays, to optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend category and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing across a wide range of marketing categories. To be successful as a Marketing Category and Sourcing Manager you should have experience with: Stakeholder Management. Strong Organisation Skills and Time Management. Commercial Knowledge. Contract Negotiations. Procurement best in class practices. Some other highly valued skills may include: Resilience. Self-starter. Marketing Knowledge. You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role can be based out of Glasgow, Northampton or Knutsford. Purpose of the role To optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend categories and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing and buying channel development/optimisation. Accountabilities Profile spend in category area and develop understanding of business strategy, business requirements, cost levers and opportunities. Collaboration with internal stakeholders to identify sourcing needs, develop requests for proposal and ensure sourcing activities align to the banks needs and priorities. Planning and execution of sourcing events including RFP/ RFXs, negotiations to best meet the business requirements for value, speed, compliance, risk. Monitoring and guiding of controls and compliance requirements to be met through the category and sourcing cycle from request to contract, including regulatory engagement, controls, audits, data quality etc . Development, implementation and operation of policies and procedures for sourcing activities aligned to the policies, standards, relevant compliance and regulation. Identification and delivery of change opportunities to improve effectiveness, control and efficiency of sourcing processes including buying channel optimisation for relevant categories of spend (catalogues, demand challenge etc.). Identification of industry trends and development related to sourcing and category management by attending conferences, participating in training, and conducting market research on techniques and tools. Assistant Vice President Expectations To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
Join us as a Marketing Category and Sourcing Manager at Barclays, to optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend category and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing across a wide range of marketing categories. To be successful as a Marketing Category and Sourcing Manager you should have experience with: Stakeholder Management. Strong Organisation Skills and Time Management. Commercial Knowledge. Contract Negotiations. Procurement best in class practices. Some other highly valued skills may include: Resilience. Self-starter. Marketing Knowledge. You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role can be based out of Glasgow, Northampton or Knutsford. Purpose of the role To optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend categories and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing and buying channel development/optimisation. Accountabilities Profile spend in category area and develop understanding of business strategy, business requirements, cost levers and opportunities. Collaboration with internal stakeholders to identify sourcing needs, develop requests for proposal and ensure sourcing activities align to the banks needs and priorities. Planning and execution of sourcing events including RFP/ RFXs, negotiations to best meet the business requirements for value, speed, compliance, risk. Monitoring and guiding of controls and compliance requirements to be met through the category and sourcing cycle from request to contract, including regulatory engagement, controls, audits, data quality etc . Development, implementation and operation of policies and procedures for sourcing activities aligned to the policies, standards, relevant compliance and regulation. Identification and delivery of change opportunities to improve effectiveness, control and efficiency of sourcing processes including buying channel optimisation for relevant categories of spend (catalogues, demand challenge etc.). Identification of industry trends and development related to sourcing and category management by attending conferences, participating in training, and conducting market research on techniques and tools. Assistant Vice President Expectations To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Our client is a global life sciences organisation with a strong European footprint, seeking a German-speaking Senior Direct Tax Manager to lead direct tax compliance and reporting across Germany and additional European markets.This role will oversee US tax reporting, local statutory compliance, and tax risk management, while supporting wider regional and global tax initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Lead direct tax compliance and US tax reporting for Germany and selected European markets. Manage tax risk, audits, and governance, acting as the German Tax Compliance Management System Officer. Prepare and review US GAAP tax provisions, projections, and tax-related cash flow forecasts. Support transfer pricing documentation and provide tax advice to local business and finance teams. Manage internal and external resources, including developing team members and overseeing adviser budgets. About You: You are an experienced German-speaking direct tax manager professional with strong leadership capability and a strong understanding of European tax compliance. Skills & Experience: Business-level fluency in German and English. Degree and recognised tax qualification (or equivalent). Extensive experience in multinational corporate tax, including compliance and reporting. Understanding of US GAAP, tax provisions, and internal control frameworks Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and operate effectively in complex, cross-border environments To apply, please send your CV in English and in Word format to Alexia. languagematters is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
Our client is a global life sciences organisation with a strong European footprint, seeking a German-speaking Senior Direct Tax Manager to lead direct tax compliance and reporting across Germany and additional European markets.This role will oversee US tax reporting, local statutory compliance, and tax risk management, while supporting wider regional and global tax initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Lead direct tax compliance and US tax reporting for Germany and selected European markets. Manage tax risk, audits, and governance, acting as the German Tax Compliance Management System Officer. Prepare and review US GAAP tax provisions, projections, and tax-related cash flow forecasts. Support transfer pricing documentation and provide tax advice to local business and finance teams. Manage internal and external resources, including developing team members and overseeing adviser budgets. About You: You are an experienced German-speaking direct tax manager professional with strong leadership capability and a strong understanding of European tax compliance. Skills & Experience: Business-level fluency in German and English. Degree and recognised tax qualification (or equivalent). Extensive experience in multinational corporate tax, including compliance and reporting. Understanding of US GAAP, tax provisions, and internal control frameworks Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and operate effectively in complex, cross-border environments To apply, please send your CV in English and in Word format to Alexia. languagematters is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Our client is a very well-capitalised, internationally connected banking institution with a long-standing presence in the UK market. The organisation operates with institutional governance, disciplined risk management and a relationship-led culture, supporting clients across a broad range of commercial sectors. As part of its continued growth within the UK Commercial Real Estate market, the firm is seeking to appoint a Relationship Manager to support the Head of Commercial Real Estate in originating, structuring and managing lending relationships across the sector. This is an opportunity to join a high-performing, credit-disciplined platform with strong internal infrastructure and an established client base. Particular areas if interest within CRE verticals are financing for Hotels, Student Accommodation, Offices, Residential Portfolios, and Development Finance. The role is a 1 year immediate start maternity contract, which could be extended. Job Purpose To support the Head of Commercial Real Estate in developing and managing both prospective and existing client relationships, delivering against financial and non-financial targets while operating within internal governance frameworks, regulatory standards and prevailing best practice. Key elements of the role include: Preparing detailed credit applications and annual reviews that appropriately assess industry, market and borrower risk. Managing KYC and onboarding processes for new and existing clients. Coordinating internally and externally to ensure timely and accurate execution of facilities. Supporting negotiation and documentation of lending facilities. Assisting with monitoring of watchlist and impaired credits. Maintaining high standards of relationship management and service delivery. Internal Stakeholder Relationships Commercial Real Estate team Credit Corporate governance committees Operations (Retail and Non-Traded) Treasury International relationship teams Compliance Private Banking External Relationships Commercial Real Estate clients External legal advisers Valuers and professional advisers Financial Crime & Compliance Responsibilities As a client-facing function, the team operates as first line of defence in mitigating financial crime risk. Responsibilities include: Adherence to internal Financial Crime policies and procedures Conducting robust KYC and due diligence in line with risk classification Escalating high-risk matters to appropriate senior stakeholders Ensuring timely completion of onboarding and periodic reviews Identifying and reporting suspicious activity Supporting transaction monitoring queries Completing mandatory financial crime training Managing compliance-related queries in a timely and professional manner Key Responsibilities Proactively manage and develop Commercial Real Estate relationships Deliver rigorous, well-structured written credit analysis for new transactions and annual reviews Manage documentation, regulatory and accounting aspects of transactions Coordinate credit approval processes and internal stakeholder engagement Maintain disciplined portfolio oversight Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Real Estate, Finance or related discipline 5-7 years' experience in Commercial Real Estate relationship management Strong UK CRE exposure across asset classes including: Hotels Student Accommodation Offices Residential Portfolios Development Finance Experience within an institutional lending environment is highly desirable Strong understanding of commercial real estate market dynamics and financial products Core Competencies Strong credit and analytical capability Structured approach to complex transaction analysis High attention to detail and numerical accuracy Ability to operate independently and meet tight deadlines Commercial judgement balanced with risk discipline Professional integrity and commitment to regulatory standards Confident stakeholder engagement in a multi-cultural environment Technical Skills Advanced financial analysis capability Strong spreadsheet proficiency (financial modelling advantageous) Market awareness (macro, sectoral and capital markets developments) In-depth understanding of the UK Commercial Real Estate sector
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
Our client is a very well-capitalised, internationally connected banking institution with a long-standing presence in the UK market. The organisation operates with institutional governance, disciplined risk management and a relationship-led culture, supporting clients across a broad range of commercial sectors. As part of its continued growth within the UK Commercial Real Estate market, the firm is seeking to appoint a Relationship Manager to support the Head of Commercial Real Estate in originating, structuring and managing lending relationships across the sector. This is an opportunity to join a high-performing, credit-disciplined platform with strong internal infrastructure and an established client base. Particular areas if interest within CRE verticals are financing for Hotels, Student Accommodation, Offices, Residential Portfolios, and Development Finance. The role is a 1 year immediate start maternity contract, which could be extended. Job Purpose To support the Head of Commercial Real Estate in developing and managing both prospective and existing client relationships, delivering against financial and non-financial targets while operating within internal governance frameworks, regulatory standards and prevailing best practice. Key elements of the role include: Preparing detailed credit applications and annual reviews that appropriately assess industry, market and borrower risk. Managing KYC and onboarding processes for new and existing clients. Coordinating internally and externally to ensure timely and accurate execution of facilities. Supporting negotiation and documentation of lending facilities. Assisting with monitoring of watchlist and impaired credits. Maintaining high standards of relationship management and service delivery. Internal Stakeholder Relationships Commercial Real Estate team Credit Corporate governance committees Operations (Retail and Non-Traded) Treasury International relationship teams Compliance Private Banking External Relationships Commercial Real Estate clients External legal advisers Valuers and professional advisers Financial Crime & Compliance Responsibilities As a client-facing function, the team operates as first line of defence in mitigating financial crime risk. Responsibilities include: Adherence to internal Financial Crime policies and procedures Conducting robust KYC and due diligence in line with risk classification Escalating high-risk matters to appropriate senior stakeholders Ensuring timely completion of onboarding and periodic reviews Identifying and reporting suspicious activity Supporting transaction monitoring queries Completing mandatory financial crime training Managing compliance-related queries in a timely and professional manner Key Responsibilities Proactively manage and develop Commercial Real Estate relationships Deliver rigorous, well-structured written credit analysis for new transactions and annual reviews Manage documentation, regulatory and accounting aspects of transactions Coordinate credit approval processes and internal stakeholder engagement Maintain disciplined portfolio oversight Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Real Estate, Finance or related discipline 5-7 years' experience in Commercial Real Estate relationship management Strong UK CRE exposure across asset classes including: Hotels Student Accommodation Offices Residential Portfolios Development Finance Experience within an institutional lending environment is highly desirable Strong understanding of commercial real estate market dynamics and financial products Core Competencies Strong credit and analytical capability Structured approach to complex transaction analysis High attention to detail and numerical accuracy Ability to operate independently and meet tight deadlines Commercial judgement balanced with risk discipline Professional integrity and commitment to regulatory standards Confident stakeholder engagement in a multi-cultural environment Technical Skills Advanced financial analysis capability Strong spreadsheet proficiency (financial modelling advantageous) Market awareness (macro, sectoral and capital markets developments) In-depth understanding of the UK Commercial Real Estate sector
As Facilities Project Manager you will lead and deliver a wide range of workplace change projects, with a strong emphasis on a major office relocation/refurbishment, moves, space reconfigurations, and churn activities. Coordinating multiple stakeholders and translating business requirements into seamless operational delivery. Client Details This opportunity is with a well known governing body within the public sector, known for its commitment to delivering high-quality services and operations to its sector. Description Key Responsibilities Lead and manage office relocation projects, refurns, internal moves, team re-stacks, and ongoing churn programmes. Develop detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and risk registers. Coordinate with IT, HR, FM, Security, Finance and other business units to ensure all dependencies are met. Manage contractors, suppliers, and service partners to deliver high-quality project outcomes. Conduct site surveys, space planning reviews, and workplace feasibility assessments. Ensure compliance with relevant health & safety, building regulations, and internal governance. Communicate project progress, impacts, and requirements to stakeholders at all levels. Oversee furniture installations, decants, equipment moves, and space reconfigurations. Maintain accurate project documentation and contribute to continuous improvement of FM processes. Champion a positive workplace experience, ensuring employee needs are at the heart of project delivery. Profile Proven experience delivering office relocations, workplace change, and FM projects. Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple parallel tasks. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. A practical, solutions-focused mindset with strong attention to detail. Confident interpreting floorplans, technical drawings, and workplace layouts. Experience working with contractors, furniture suppliers, and move management partners. Knowledge of health & safety regulations and best practice workplace standards. Proficiency in MS Office (including Project, Visio, or equivalent planning tools). Relevant qualifications (e.g., PRINCE2, IWFM, IOSH/NEBOSH) are highly desirable. Job Offer Competitive salary ranging from £60,000 to £65,000. A fixed-term contract offering stability and clear project goals. Opportunities to work on impactful projects Engagement with a collaborative and professional team environment.
Mar 04, 2026
Contractor
As Facilities Project Manager you will lead and deliver a wide range of workplace change projects, with a strong emphasis on a major office relocation/refurbishment, moves, space reconfigurations, and churn activities. Coordinating multiple stakeholders and translating business requirements into seamless operational delivery. Client Details This opportunity is with a well known governing body within the public sector, known for its commitment to delivering high-quality services and operations to its sector. Description Key Responsibilities Lead and manage office relocation projects, refurns, internal moves, team re-stacks, and ongoing churn programmes. Develop detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and risk registers. Coordinate with IT, HR, FM, Security, Finance and other business units to ensure all dependencies are met. Manage contractors, suppliers, and service partners to deliver high-quality project outcomes. Conduct site surveys, space planning reviews, and workplace feasibility assessments. Ensure compliance with relevant health & safety, building regulations, and internal governance. Communicate project progress, impacts, and requirements to stakeholders at all levels. Oversee furniture installations, decants, equipment moves, and space reconfigurations. Maintain accurate project documentation and contribute to continuous improvement of FM processes. Champion a positive workplace experience, ensuring employee needs are at the heart of project delivery. Profile Proven experience delivering office relocations, workplace change, and FM projects. Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple parallel tasks. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. A practical, solutions-focused mindset with strong attention to detail. Confident interpreting floorplans, technical drawings, and workplace layouts. Experience working with contractors, furniture suppliers, and move management partners. Knowledge of health & safety regulations and best practice workplace standards. Proficiency in MS Office (including Project, Visio, or equivalent planning tools). Relevant qualifications (e.g., PRINCE2, IWFM, IOSH/NEBOSH) are highly desirable. Job Offer Competitive salary ranging from £60,000 to £65,000. A fixed-term contract offering stability and clear project goals. Opportunities to work on impactful projects Engagement with a collaborative and professional team environment.
Join us as a Marketing Category and Sourcing Manager at Barclays, to optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend category and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing across a wide range of marketing categories. To be successful as a Marketing Category and Sourcing Manager you should have experience with: Stakeholder Management. Strong Organisation Skills and Time Management. Commercial Knowledge. Contract Negotiations. Procurement best in class practices. Some other highly valued skills may include: Resilience. Self-starter. Marketing Knowledge. You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role can be based out of Glasgow, Northampton or Knutsford. Purpose of the role To optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend categories and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing and buying channel development/optimisation. Accountabilities Profile spend in category area and develop understanding of business strategy, business requirements, cost levers and opportunities. Collaboration with internal stakeholders to identify sourcing needs, develop requests for proposal and ensure sourcing activities align to the banks needs and priorities. Planning and execution of sourcing events including RFP/ RFXs, negotiations to best meet the business requirements for value, speed, compliance, risk. Monitoring and guiding of controls and compliance requirements to be met through the category and sourcing cycle from request to contract, including regulatory engagement, controls, audits, data quality etc . Development, implementation and operation of policies and procedures for sourcing activities aligned to the policies, standards, relevant compliance and regulation. Identification and delivery of change opportunities to improve effectiveness, control and efficiency of sourcing processes including buying channel optimisation for relevant categories of spend (catalogues, demand challenge etc.). Identification of industry trends and development related to sourcing and category management by attending conferences, participating in training, and conducting market research on techniques and tools. Assistant Vice President Expectations To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
Join us as a Marketing Category and Sourcing Manager at Barclays, to optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend category and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing across a wide range of marketing categories. To be successful as a Marketing Category and Sourcing Manager you should have experience with: Stakeholder Management. Strong Organisation Skills and Time Management. Commercial Knowledge. Contract Negotiations. Procurement best in class practices. Some other highly valued skills may include: Resilience. Self-starter. Marketing Knowledge. You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role can be based out of Glasgow, Northampton or Knutsford. Purpose of the role To optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend categories and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing and buying channel development/optimisation. Accountabilities Profile spend in category area and develop understanding of business strategy, business requirements, cost levers and opportunities. Collaboration with internal stakeholders to identify sourcing needs, develop requests for proposal and ensure sourcing activities align to the banks needs and priorities. Planning and execution of sourcing events including RFP/ RFXs, negotiations to best meet the business requirements for value, speed, compliance, risk. Monitoring and guiding of controls and compliance requirements to be met through the category and sourcing cycle from request to contract, including regulatory engagement, controls, audits, data quality etc . Development, implementation and operation of policies and procedures for sourcing activities aligned to the policies, standards, relevant compliance and regulation. Identification and delivery of change opportunities to improve effectiveness, control and efficiency of sourcing processes including buying channel optimisation for relevant categories of spend (catalogues, demand challenge etc.). Identification of industry trends and development related to sourcing and category management by attending conferences, participating in training, and conducting market research on techniques and tools. Assistant Vice President Expectations To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
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-
Mar 04, 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-
About Us A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multicultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there's something for everyone to get stuck into. And that's where you come in. London, Greater London, United Kingdom (On Site) Our Opportunity We currently have an opening in our Systems Engineering job family for a Senior Design Engineer. This role will be primarily working on our ongoing projects to maintain and renew London Underground's operational network. As a Senior Design Engineer, you will be an integral member of the design team, assuring compliance to a defined design process and ensuring that solutions conform to client requirements including quoted standards and specifications. You will be responsible for architecting solutions, design production, design estimates and design work packages for bids, projects and services to contract requirements, standards, budget, and on time delivery. You will undertake the role of Designer as identified in the CDM regulations, with particular attention to design risks, ensuring that safety risks are designed out or deemed as low as reasonably practicable. This is a hybrid role working a minimum of two days per week from our site in Waterloo, London. Key Responsibilities Architect, design and develop design solutions using industry best practice, focusing largely on operational networks and connectivity Collaborate with project managers, designers, design authorities and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and translate them into technical specifications and ensure successful delivery of the project Engage with supply chain to develop understanding of product offerings that can be applied to our solutions Produce designs that are buildable and maintainable that meet customer requirements and relevant standards and legislation Identify and address technical debt, performance bottlenecks, and other hardware issues Carry out technical investigations and produce associated reports Produce Installation Test Plans in accordance with associated documented processes Understand and follow the project delivery processes, methodologies, and use the defined tools as set out in the Hitachi Rail Business Management System and the project specific Engineering Management Plans Support Work Package Managers with timely provision of status, accurate measurement of progress and forecasting of remaining work and by identifying change, variation, risk and opportunity to the work package manager wherever the scope of works is impacted Meet customer representatives to discuss and resolve technical issues Prepare cost/time estimates for contract variations When appropriate provide technical support to other teams/departments Share knowledge and experience with junior members of the team and provide mentorship where applicable Produce cable infrastructure designs and 50V power supply designs Assist with the production of material approval documentation and EMC/EMF technical documentation Ensure designs and materials comply with London Underground fire and safety/engineering regulations and standards Technical Skills and Experience Ability to architect network solutions at a concept and detailed level Ability to manage a design through a defined design process Sound ability to use design tools to produce complex designs Ability to produce metrics as part of Quality assurance & control Working knowledge of project plans Working knowledge of Engineering Safety Management Full understanding of the engineering lifecycle and its processes Working knowledge of the CDM regulations Demonstrated design capabilities to at least a supervisor level for one skill set and practitioner level for one or more key skill as captured and managed via the competency and capability management system Can manage configuration control Proven capabilities in some or all of the following network related areas: Network fundamentals & protocols (OSI, IP suite, addressing, LAN/WAN, routing, MPLS/BGP, VPNs, tunnelling, legacy protocols) Transmission & physical layer technologies (optical/IP transport, serial comms, modems, video standards) Network infrastructure, security appliances & management systems Network security, authentication & encryption (certificates, crypto, identity schemes) Internet standards & governance (IANA, registries, RFCs) Network synchronization & performance monitoring Human Skills Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance on systems design principles, engineering techniques, and best practices Stay updated on emerging technologies, trends, and industry best practices, and apply them to enhance our solutions Excellent communication skills in all forms and at all levels Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team Excellent stakeholder management Good problem solving skills What to Expect We aim to complete a single stage interview process in person at our Waterloo office. The interview will focus on both technical and behavioural competencies. Reasonable adjustments are available with prior notice so please let the TA partner know if this would be necessary. To find out what reasonable adjustments are, and what might be available, your TA partner will be happy to discuss this with you. We may close this role early if we quickly identify suitably strong applicants. What We Can Offer We're committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you'll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation. Flexibility Your health and well being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at . At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and worldview. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the UK Government website .
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
About Us A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multicultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there's something for everyone to get stuck into. And that's where you come in. London, Greater London, United Kingdom (On Site) Our Opportunity We currently have an opening in our Systems Engineering job family for a Senior Design Engineer. This role will be primarily working on our ongoing projects to maintain and renew London Underground's operational network. As a Senior Design Engineer, you will be an integral member of the design team, assuring compliance to a defined design process and ensuring that solutions conform to client requirements including quoted standards and specifications. You will be responsible for architecting solutions, design production, design estimates and design work packages for bids, projects and services to contract requirements, standards, budget, and on time delivery. You will undertake the role of Designer as identified in the CDM regulations, with particular attention to design risks, ensuring that safety risks are designed out or deemed as low as reasonably practicable. This is a hybrid role working a minimum of two days per week from our site in Waterloo, London. Key Responsibilities Architect, design and develop design solutions using industry best practice, focusing largely on operational networks and connectivity Collaborate with project managers, designers, design authorities and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and translate them into technical specifications and ensure successful delivery of the project Engage with supply chain to develop understanding of product offerings that can be applied to our solutions Produce designs that are buildable and maintainable that meet customer requirements and relevant standards and legislation Identify and address technical debt, performance bottlenecks, and other hardware issues Carry out technical investigations and produce associated reports Produce Installation Test Plans in accordance with associated documented processes Understand and follow the project delivery processes, methodologies, and use the defined tools as set out in the Hitachi Rail Business Management System and the project specific Engineering Management Plans Support Work Package Managers with timely provision of status, accurate measurement of progress and forecasting of remaining work and by identifying change, variation, risk and opportunity to the work package manager wherever the scope of works is impacted Meet customer representatives to discuss and resolve technical issues Prepare cost/time estimates for contract variations When appropriate provide technical support to other teams/departments Share knowledge and experience with junior members of the team and provide mentorship where applicable Produce cable infrastructure designs and 50V power supply designs Assist with the production of material approval documentation and EMC/EMF technical documentation Ensure designs and materials comply with London Underground fire and safety/engineering regulations and standards Technical Skills and Experience Ability to architect network solutions at a concept and detailed level Ability to manage a design through a defined design process Sound ability to use design tools to produce complex designs Ability to produce metrics as part of Quality assurance & control Working knowledge of project plans Working knowledge of Engineering Safety Management Full understanding of the engineering lifecycle and its processes Working knowledge of the CDM regulations Demonstrated design capabilities to at least a supervisor level for one skill set and practitioner level for one or more key skill as captured and managed via the competency and capability management system Can manage configuration control Proven capabilities in some or all of the following network related areas: Network fundamentals & protocols (OSI, IP suite, addressing, LAN/WAN, routing, MPLS/BGP, VPNs, tunnelling, legacy protocols) Transmission & physical layer technologies (optical/IP transport, serial comms, modems, video standards) Network infrastructure, security appliances & management systems Network security, authentication & encryption (certificates, crypto, identity schemes) Internet standards & governance (IANA, registries, RFCs) Network synchronization & performance monitoring Human Skills Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance on systems design principles, engineering techniques, and best practices Stay updated on emerging technologies, trends, and industry best practices, and apply them to enhance our solutions Excellent communication skills in all forms and at all levels Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team Excellent stakeholder management Good problem solving skills What to Expect We aim to complete a single stage interview process in person at our Waterloo office. The interview will focus on both technical and behavioural competencies. Reasonable adjustments are available with prior notice so please let the TA partner know if this would be necessary. To find out what reasonable adjustments are, and what might be available, your TA partner will be happy to discuss this with you. We may close this role early if we quickly identify suitably strong applicants. What We Can Offer We're committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you'll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation. Flexibility Your health and well being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at . At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and worldview. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the UK Government website .
