Up to £39,500 per annum dependent upon experience Birmingham (hybrid or office working) Full-Time Permanent Full time 37.5 hrs preferred, though will consider flexible working of 30+ hrs per week Our client is seeking an experienced IT Manager to lead a small, high-impact IT service supporting approximately 220 users across seven permanent sites. IT is critical to enabling our clients organisation to deliver excellent services, and this role plays a key part in ensuring technology is reliable, well-governed, and user-focused. You will manage a team of three, overseeing IT Service Management and infrastructure for around 180 laptops, 170 Android devices, and a range of supporting systems. The service supports staff with varied levels of technical confidence, delivering training, guidance, and responsive support while ensuring compliance with relevant policies, legislation, and governance standards. This role is ideal for a service-management-focused professional who enjoys a hands-on environment. You will promote best practice, improve service maturity, and balance operational needs with long-term improvement all within clear funding and resource constraints. A key strength will be your ability to explain technical risks, priorities, and opportunities clearly to non-technical stakeholders. You will work closely with service managers, the Senior Leadership Team, and an external Managed Service Provider to deliver resilient, cost-effective IT services aligned to organisational needs. Benefits include an attractive defined contribution pension scheme, Paycare which offers employees affordable cover for a range of healthcare treatments, an Employee Assistance Programme which includes free counselling and a comprehensive training programme. Their people are key to the success of the organisation and they are recognised as both a Mindful Employer as well as achieving Gold standard success in Investors in People. They welcome applications from people who have experienced mental health difficulties. Application by CV with supporting letter / email explaining why you would like the position and how you meet the job description criteria to The closing date for applications is Sunday 1st March 2026 Interviews to take place w/c 9th March 2026
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
Up to £39,500 per annum dependent upon experience Birmingham (hybrid or office working) Full-Time Permanent Full time 37.5 hrs preferred, though will consider flexible working of 30+ hrs per week Our client is seeking an experienced IT Manager to lead a small, high-impact IT service supporting approximately 220 users across seven permanent sites. IT is critical to enabling our clients organisation to deliver excellent services, and this role plays a key part in ensuring technology is reliable, well-governed, and user-focused. You will manage a team of three, overseeing IT Service Management and infrastructure for around 180 laptops, 170 Android devices, and a range of supporting systems. The service supports staff with varied levels of technical confidence, delivering training, guidance, and responsive support while ensuring compliance with relevant policies, legislation, and governance standards. This role is ideal for a service-management-focused professional who enjoys a hands-on environment. You will promote best practice, improve service maturity, and balance operational needs with long-term improvement all within clear funding and resource constraints. A key strength will be your ability to explain technical risks, priorities, and opportunities clearly to non-technical stakeholders. You will work closely with service managers, the Senior Leadership Team, and an external Managed Service Provider to deliver resilient, cost-effective IT services aligned to organisational needs. Benefits include an attractive defined contribution pension scheme, Paycare which offers employees affordable cover for a range of healthcare treatments, an Employee Assistance Programme which includes free counselling and a comprehensive training programme. Their people are key to the success of the organisation and they are recognised as both a Mindful Employer as well as achieving Gold standard success in Investors in People. They welcome applications from people who have experienced mental health difficulties. Application by CV with supporting letter / email explaining why you would like the position and how you meet the job description criteria to The closing date for applications is Sunday 1st March 2026 Interviews to take place w/c 9th March 2026
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions all organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious and entrepreneurially-spirited businesses that fuel the economy - whether privately or publicly owned - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Our Tax Assurance & Risk Management ('TA&RM') team is a fast-growing collaborative team of around 15 people nationally led by three dedicated tax partners, who together support a wide variety of private, private equity-backed and listed clients across sectors. Our work has helped many clients meet their legislative tax governance compliance obligations (including in relation to the Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offences regimes, the tax strategy publication requirement and HMRC's Business Risk Review process) and strategically improve their tax operations and tax control framework, manage tax risk and provide assurance to tax authorities and business stakeholders. Technology is an important part of helping our clients succeed and we encourage innovation at all levels in our team. We are an award-winning specialist tax team. This is a dynamic client-facing role that requires excellent client relationship, communication and project management skills, and the ability to distil complex concepts into easily understood information suitable for a wide array of stakeholders. Most of your work will be client facing and will require you to actively manage client portfolios, manage project delivery, coordinating junior resource and BDO tax specialists, to deliver exceptional client service. Owning client relationships with the senior team is key, and you'll be heavily involved in business development and innovation activities to support our business growth. This role will involve consideration of a range of taxes including corporate, indirect and employment taxes; our work is broader than any one area of tax and at the senior manager level, we require candidates with a depth of tax experience, specifically with TA&RM experience, with good commercial awareness who are eager to learn, adapt and contribute to this area of growth for the business. Importantly, we are looking for natural curiosity about how tax functions and businesses run, from the governance, processes and controls to the people and technology they use and the tax technical issues relevant to them. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with the team at all levels to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with, acting as a key part of BDO's relationships with our clients. We are looking for someone: To act as a key point of contact within the firm for our clients, together with the senior team. With experience of TA&RM work (including such as tax strategy, SAO and CCO compliance, HMRC Business Risk Reviews, developing the tax control framework and tax operating model, advising on tax risk management e.g. Tax risk registers.) With a strong presentation style, and confidence in hosting workshops, training sessions and webinars, often to Board level, and with strong tax technical experience to be able to talk knowledgeably at a good level about a range of tax issues. With experience in end-to-end project delivery, who can lead projects with complexity to deliver quality advice. Who has a keen interest in helping clients develop tax governance and developing bespoke scopes of work to meet our clients' needs. With personal responsibility for own decisions and the actions of others. Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent, or relevant experience. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit our clients, the task at hand, our teams, and you. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues - BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. LI-
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions all organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious and entrepreneurially-spirited businesses that fuel the economy - whether privately or publicly owned - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Our Tax Assurance & Risk Management ('TA&RM') team is a fast-growing collaborative team of around 15 people nationally led by three dedicated tax partners, who together support a wide variety of private, private equity-backed and listed clients across sectors. Our work has helped many clients meet their legislative tax governance compliance obligations (including in relation to the Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offences regimes, the tax strategy publication requirement and HMRC's Business Risk Review process) and strategically improve their tax operations and tax control framework, manage tax risk and provide assurance to tax authorities and business stakeholders. Technology is an important part of helping our clients succeed and we encourage innovation at all levels in our team. We are an award-winning specialist tax team. This is a dynamic client-facing role that requires excellent client relationship, communication and project management skills, and the ability to distil complex concepts into easily understood information suitable for a wide array of stakeholders. Most of your work will be client facing and will require you to actively manage client portfolios, manage project delivery, coordinating junior resource and BDO tax specialists, to deliver exceptional client service. Owning client relationships with the senior team is key, and you'll be heavily involved in business development and innovation activities to support our business growth. This role will involve consideration of a range of taxes including corporate, indirect and employment taxes; our work is broader than any one area of tax and at the senior manager level, we require candidates with a depth of tax experience, specifically with TA&RM experience, with good commercial awareness who are eager to learn, adapt and contribute to this area of growth for the business. Importantly, we are looking for natural curiosity about how tax functions and businesses run, from the governance, processes and controls to the people and technology they use and the tax technical issues relevant to them. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with the team at all levels to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with, acting as a key part of BDO's relationships with our clients. We are looking for someone: To act as a key point of contact within the firm for our clients, together with the senior team. With experience of TA&RM work (including such as tax strategy, SAO and CCO compliance, HMRC Business Risk Reviews, developing the tax control framework and tax operating model, advising on tax risk management e.g. Tax risk registers.) With a strong presentation style, and confidence in hosting workshops, training sessions and webinars, often to Board level, and with strong tax technical experience to be able to talk knowledgeably at a good level about a range of tax issues. With experience in end-to-end project delivery, who can lead projects with complexity to deliver quality advice. Who has a keen interest in helping clients develop tax governance and developing bespoke scopes of work to meet our clients' needs. With personal responsibility for own decisions and the actions of others. Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent, or relevant experience. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit our clients, the task at hand, our teams, and you. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues - BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. LI-
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview Our Risk Advisory Services (RAS) team helps organisations understand, manage and respond to risk in an increasingly complex and fast moving environment. We work with a diverse portfolio of clients across the commercial and not for profit sectors, providing assurance and advisory support that strengthens governance, enhances controls and drives better decision making. As part of the team, you'll work on a wide range of internal audit, risk and advisory engagements, gaining exposure to different industries, business models and operating environments. You'll collaborate closely with colleagues across the firm, applying innovative approaches, data analytics and professional judgement to deliver insights that add real value for our clients. As a Senior Executive within Risk & Advisory Services (RAS), you will play an important role in delivering high quality internal audit, assurance and advisory services to our clients. You will work as a senior member of engagement teams, taking responsibility for defined areas of delivery while collaborating closely with Managers, Senior Managers, Directors and Partners. You will be hands on in the execution of engagements, building strong technical capability, developing professional judgement, and supporting the effective delivery of engagements. Alongside this, you will act as a role model for junior team members, helping to build a high performing and collaborative team environment. You'll be someone with: An inquisitive and proactive mindset, with the confidence to challenge constructively, think critically about risks and controls, and contribute ideas that enhance audit quality and ways of working. A recognised professional qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIA, CMIIA/MIIA, CCAB or equivalent), with relevant experience in risk management, internal audit and systems / controls testing. Awareness of compliance, legislative and wider market issues relevant to client organisations, and the ability to consider these when identifying risks and audit findings. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to evaluate evidence, interpret data and support clear, well reasoned conclusions. Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage professionally with clients and colleagues and to explain issues clearly. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview Our Risk Advisory Services (RAS) team helps organisations understand, manage and respond to risk in an increasingly complex and fast moving environment. We work with a diverse portfolio of clients across the commercial and not for profit sectors, providing assurance and advisory support that strengthens governance, enhances controls and drives better decision making. As part of the team, you'll work on a wide range of internal audit, risk and advisory engagements, gaining exposure to different industries, business models and operating environments. You'll collaborate closely with colleagues across the firm, applying innovative approaches, data analytics and professional judgement to deliver insights that add real value for our clients. As a Senior Executive within Risk & Advisory Services (RAS), you will play an important role in delivering high quality internal audit, assurance and advisory services to our clients. You will work as a senior member of engagement teams, taking responsibility for defined areas of delivery while collaborating closely with Managers, Senior Managers, Directors and Partners. You will be hands on in the execution of engagements, building strong technical capability, developing professional judgement, and supporting the effective delivery of engagements. Alongside this, you will act as a role model for junior team members, helping to build a high performing and collaborative team environment. You'll be someone with: An inquisitive and proactive mindset, with the confidence to challenge constructively, think critically about risks and controls, and contribute ideas that enhance audit quality and ways of working. A recognised professional qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIA, CMIIA/MIIA, CCAB or equivalent), with relevant experience in risk management, internal audit and systems / controls testing. Awareness of compliance, legislative and wider market issues relevant to client organisations, and the ability to consider these when identifying risks and audit findings. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to evaluate evidence, interpret data and support clear, well reasoned conclusions. Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage professionally with clients and colleagues and to explain issues clearly. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Barclays Bank Plc
Great Houghton, Northamptonshire
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.
Feb 17, 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 businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview Our Risk Advisory Services (RAS) team helps organisations understand, manage and respond to risk in an increasingly complex and fast moving environment. We work with a diverse portfolio of clients across the commercial and not for profit sectors, providing assurance and advisory support that strengthens governance, enhances controls and drives better decision making. As part of the team, you'll work on a wide range of internal audit, risk and advisory engagements, gaining exposure to different industries, business models and operating environments. You'll collaborate closely with colleagues across the firm, applying innovative approaches, data analytics and professional judgement to deliver insights that add real value for our clients. As a Senior Executive within Risk & Advisory Services (RAS), you will play an important role in delivering high quality internal audit, assurance and advisory services to our clients. You will work as a senior member of engagement teams, taking responsibility for defined areas of delivery while collaborating closely with Managers, Senior Managers, Directors and Partners. You will be hands on in the execution of engagements, building strong technical capability, developing professional judgement, and supporting the effective delivery of engagements. Alongside this, you will act as a role model for junior team members, helping to build a high performing and collaborative team environment. You'll be someone with: An inquisitive and proactive mindset, with the confidence to challenge constructively, think critically about risks and controls, and contribute ideas that enhance audit quality and ways of working. A recognised professional qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIA, CMIIA/MIIA, CCAB or equivalent), with relevant experience in risk management, internal audit and systems / controls testing. Awareness of compliance, legislative and wider market issues relevant to client organisations, and the ability to consider these when identifying risks and audit findings. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to evaluate evidence, interpret data and support clear, well reasoned conclusions. Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage professionally with clients and colleagues and to explain issues clearly. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview Our Risk Advisory Services (RAS) team helps organisations understand, manage and respond to risk in an increasingly complex and fast moving environment. We work with a diverse portfolio of clients across the commercial and not for profit sectors, providing assurance and advisory support that strengthens governance, enhances controls and drives better decision making. As part of the team, you'll work on a wide range of internal audit, risk and advisory engagements, gaining exposure to different industries, business models and operating environments. You'll collaborate closely with colleagues across the firm, applying innovative approaches, data analytics and professional judgement to deliver insights that add real value for our clients. As a Senior Executive within Risk & Advisory Services (RAS), you will play an important role in delivering high quality internal audit, assurance and advisory services to our clients. You will work as a senior member of engagement teams, taking responsibility for defined areas of delivery while collaborating closely with Managers, Senior Managers, Directors and Partners. You will be hands on in the execution of engagements, building strong technical capability, developing professional judgement, and supporting the effective delivery of engagements. Alongside this, you will act as a role model for junior team members, helping to build a high performing and collaborative team environment. You'll be someone with: An inquisitive and proactive mindset, with the confidence to challenge constructively, think critically about risks and controls, and contribute ideas that enhance audit quality and ways of working. A recognised professional qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIA, CMIIA/MIIA, CCAB or equivalent), with relevant experience in risk management, internal audit and systems / controls testing. Awareness of compliance, legislative and wider market issues relevant to client organisations, and the ability to consider these when identifying risks and audit findings. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to evaluate evidence, interpret data and support clear, well reasoned conclusions. Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage professionally with clients and colleagues and to explain issues clearly. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Want to do the best work of your life? Make your mark at Europe's leading entertainment brand. Our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work - a place where you can be yourself and let your skills shine. Responding to the growth of the business internationally, the changing landscape of Global Mobility & Immigration, the increased focus on international compliance and the complexity of moving our people into current and new locations including cross border workers and business travellers, we have a need for a Global Mobility Analyst to support project-based initiatives. This vacancy is based in the London Reward function, and you will report into the Global Mobility Operations Manager. The role is hands-on, focused on operational excellence, process and projects where you will be exposed to a variety of interesting and challenging issues and be at the forefront of a key strategic business focus. Who you are: An experienced Global Mobility Analyst in all areas including Immigration, International working & Short-Term Business Travel. Pro-active, problem solving, creative, agile with policy, process and organisation skills. Expert in managing internal audits, supporting projects and working with different operational teams including payroll. What you'll do: Supporting the Global Mobility & Immigration team and the business with queries from internal stakeholders. Perform due diligence and coordinate with subject matter experts to validate compliance of cross-border working & STBV cases. Continuous monitoring of internal records of processing, data privacy controls and internal audits. Ensure internal compliance records and processes are kept up to date with ongoing legislation or vendor changes. Supporting Global project delivery managing internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure timely execution. What you'll bring: Demonstrated experience with GM compliance & immigration requirements and risks. Strong data analysis and reporting skills. Excellent organizational skills, calm under pressure; ability to re-prioritise in short timescale Resilience, flexibility, and ability to be effective in a fast paced and challenging environment and a strong team player, working openly and collaboratively Team Overview We are a COE Global Mobility & Immigration team supporting assignments and international working in diverse businesses across a number of global locations. We work closely with our stakeholders & our partners across Comcast NBCUniversal and Sky on international working compliance and end to end governance. High ethical standards are embedded in our team, and we engage our supply chains in creating a sustainable future! The Rewards: There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work: We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process. Where you'll work: Osterley Our Osterley campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Chiswick Park, Gunnersbury, Acton Town and Ealing Broadway tube stations. There's also plenty of parking, bike shelters and showers. On campus you'll find six subsidised restaurants and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Inclusion: We take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion: we've been recognised by The Times and Stonewall for this, and we've committed £30million to support the fight against racial injustice. We've also set ambitious targets for increasing ethnic diversity and representation throughout our organisation. At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and the potential you'll bring to Sky. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. And we'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you. Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search on social media. A job you love to talk about. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
Want to do the best work of your life? Make your mark at Europe's leading entertainment brand. Our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work - a place where you can be yourself and let your skills shine. Responding to the growth of the business internationally, the changing landscape of Global Mobility & Immigration, the increased focus on international compliance and the complexity of moving our people into current and new locations including cross border workers and business travellers, we have a need for a Global Mobility Analyst to support project-based initiatives. This vacancy is based in the London Reward function, and you will report into the Global Mobility Operations Manager. The role is hands-on, focused on operational excellence, process and projects where you will be exposed to a variety of interesting and challenging issues and be at the forefront of a key strategic business focus. Who you are: An experienced Global Mobility Analyst in all areas including Immigration, International working & Short-Term Business Travel. Pro-active, problem solving, creative, agile with policy, process and organisation skills. Expert in managing internal audits, supporting projects and working with different operational teams including payroll. What you'll do: Supporting the Global Mobility & Immigration team and the business with queries from internal stakeholders. Perform due diligence and coordinate with subject matter experts to validate compliance of cross-border working & STBV cases. Continuous monitoring of internal records of processing, data privacy controls and internal audits. Ensure internal compliance records and processes are kept up to date with ongoing legislation or vendor changes. Supporting Global project delivery managing internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure timely execution. What you'll bring: Demonstrated experience with GM compliance & immigration requirements and risks. Strong data analysis and reporting skills. Excellent organizational skills, calm under pressure; ability to re-prioritise in short timescale Resilience, flexibility, and ability to be effective in a fast paced and challenging environment and a strong team player, working openly and collaboratively Team Overview We are a COE Global Mobility & Immigration team supporting assignments and international working in diverse businesses across a number of global locations. We work closely with our stakeholders & our partners across Comcast NBCUniversal and Sky on international working compliance and end to end governance. High ethical standards are embedded in our team, and we engage our supply chains in creating a sustainable future! The Rewards: There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work: We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process. Where you'll work: Osterley Our Osterley campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Chiswick Park, Gunnersbury, Acton Town and Ealing Broadway tube stations. There's also plenty of parking, bike shelters and showers. On campus you'll find six subsidised restaurants and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Inclusion: We take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion: we've been recognised by The Times and Stonewall for this, and we've committed £30million to support the fight against racial injustice. We've also set ambitious targets for increasing ethnic diversity and representation throughout our organisation. At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and the potential you'll bring to Sky. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. And we'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you. Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search on social media. A job you love to talk about. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
Our Property team have a new role to join them as a Risk and Compliance Specialist! The Property department is a vital part of the Group's core operations and is made up of several teams including, Accommodation & Facilities, Protective Security, Estates, Health & Safety, Property Operations and Property Support. Collectively, the team are responsible for delivering the overall Property purpose and enabling success. This role will ensure risks across the Property function are identified, challenged, and reported in line with the Enterprise Risk Management Framework and other business policies. It liaises with Senior Managers who are owners of audit, compliance, and risk actions across the Property function to identify risks, propose control measures and ensure resolution of actions within agreed timescales. Ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and corporate governance standards are key parts of the role as well as being able to establish and monitor internal controls, ensuring adherence to internal policies and industry best practices, thereby reducing the risk of non-compliance and associated penalties. This will be a key role within Property for someone with practical thinking across a diverse function, who can confidently act as a subject matter expert, engage positively with key stakeholders, and keep pace with changing internal and external expectations in a continually evolving landscape. This role can operate from either Coventry or Manchester but travel to both locations may be required. A team-led hybrid working arrangement is in place. Keyboard Shortcuts F9 - Move focus from the edit area to the Footer Toolbar F10 - Move focus from the edit area to the first toolbar button Shift + TAB - Move focus from the edit area to the last toolbar button About you For this role you'll already have proven analytical skills and be able to review data and identify issues which require follow up, escalation and identifying root causes. To be successful in this role it's essential you have: Experience of managing risk and/or controls. Ability to assess compliance to policy and recommend where necessary any mitigating actions. Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Strong communication skills both verbal and written. Proficient in MS Office including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint Excellent planning and organising skills and be able to prioritise effectively will be key Desirable experience needed will be: Background of the regulatory environment surrounding financial services or property / premises. Understanding of Arc her Keyboard Shortcuts F9 - Move focus from the edit area to the Footer Toolbar F10 - Move focus from the edit area to the first toolbar button Shift + TAB - Move focus from the edit area to the last toolbar button About us In 2025, Coventry Building Society purchased The Co-operative Bank. Bringing together our purpose-led building society with the UK's original ethical bank was the start of an exciting journey. Trusted by over four million people, we're a mutually owned business free from shareholders, and with our combined experience of almost 300 years, our ethics and dedication will continue to guide us. Together, we have shared values and an ethical approach towards our members, customers and colleagues. We're officially recognised as a 'Great Place to Work' and our benefits go beyond basic pay, with a discretionary bonus scheme, a culture of reward and recognition and comprehensive support for wellbeing. We're serious about equality, of race, age, faith, disability, and sexual orientation and we celebrate diversity. By working together, we know you'll build more than just a career with us. Flexibility and why it matters We understand the need for flexibility, so wherever possible, we'll consider alternative working patterns. Have a chat with us before you apply to see what the possibilities are for this role. Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer We're proud to offer an interview or assessment to every disabled applicant who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. As part of the application process, disabled applicants can opt in for the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. If there are ever occasions where it is not practicable to interview all candidates that meet the essential criteria, such as when we receive a high number of applications, we commit to interviewing disabled candidates who best meet the minimum essential and desirable criteria. Keyboard Shortcuts F9 - Move focus from the edit area to the Footer Toolbar F10 - Move focus from the edit area to the first toolbar button Shift + TAB - Move focus from the edit area to the last toolbar button Location Coventry-Binley Business Park JBRP1_UKTJ
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
Our Property team have a new role to join them as a Risk and Compliance Specialist! The Property department is a vital part of the Group's core operations and is made up of several teams including, Accommodation & Facilities, Protective Security, Estates, Health & Safety, Property Operations and Property Support. Collectively, the team are responsible for delivering the overall Property purpose and enabling success. This role will ensure risks across the Property function are identified, challenged, and reported in line with the Enterprise Risk Management Framework and other business policies. It liaises with Senior Managers who are owners of audit, compliance, and risk actions across the Property function to identify risks, propose control measures and ensure resolution of actions within agreed timescales. Ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and corporate governance standards are key parts of the role as well as being able to establish and monitor internal controls, ensuring adherence to internal policies and industry best practices, thereby reducing the risk of non-compliance and associated penalties. This will be a key role within Property for someone with practical thinking across a diverse function, who can confidently act as a subject matter expert, engage positively with key stakeholders, and keep pace with changing internal and external expectations in a continually evolving landscape. This role can operate from either Coventry or Manchester but travel to both locations may be required. A team-led hybrid working arrangement is in place. Keyboard Shortcuts F9 - Move focus from the edit area to the Footer Toolbar F10 - Move focus from the edit area to the first toolbar button Shift + TAB - Move focus from the edit area to the last toolbar button About you For this role you'll already have proven analytical skills and be able to review data and identify issues which require follow up, escalation and identifying root causes. To be successful in this role it's essential you have: Experience of managing risk and/or controls. Ability to assess compliance to policy and recommend where necessary any mitigating actions. Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Strong communication skills both verbal and written. Proficient in MS Office including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint Excellent planning and organising skills and be able to prioritise effectively will be key Desirable experience needed will be: Background of the regulatory environment surrounding financial services or property / premises. Understanding of Arc her Keyboard Shortcuts F9 - Move focus from the edit area to the Footer Toolbar F10 - Move focus from the edit area to the first toolbar button Shift + TAB - Move focus from the edit area to the last toolbar button About us In 2025, Coventry Building Society purchased The Co-operative Bank. Bringing together our purpose-led building society with the UK's original ethical bank was the start of an exciting journey. Trusted by over four million people, we're a mutually owned business free from shareholders, and with our combined experience of almost 300 years, our ethics and dedication will continue to guide us. Together, we have shared values and an ethical approach towards our members, customers and colleagues. We're officially recognised as a 'Great Place to Work' and our benefits go beyond basic pay, with a discretionary bonus scheme, a culture of reward and recognition and comprehensive support for wellbeing. We're serious about equality, of race, age, faith, disability, and sexual orientation and we celebrate diversity. By working together, we know you'll build more than just a career with us. Flexibility and why it matters We understand the need for flexibility, so wherever possible, we'll consider alternative working patterns. Have a chat with us before you apply to see what the possibilities are for this role. Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer We're proud to offer an interview or assessment to every disabled applicant who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. As part of the application process, disabled applicants can opt in for the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. If there are ever occasions where it is not practicable to interview all candidates that meet the essential criteria, such as when we receive a high number of applications, we commit to interviewing disabled candidates who best meet the minimum essential and desirable criteria. Keyboard Shortcuts F9 - Move focus from the edit area to the Footer Toolbar F10 - Move focus from the edit area to the first toolbar button Shift + TAB - Move focus from the edit area to the last toolbar button Location Coventry-Binley Business Park JBRP1_UKTJ
I am delighted to be retained to support a leading global FS business (60k+ staff) to secure a pivotal role in their London office. Operating as the most senior reward specialist across the UK and Europe, this role functions as the effective local Head of Reward, with significant visibility to senior leadership, Board-level committees, and the Group RemCo. The Senior Reward Manager (UK & Europe) is responsible for ensuring full compliance with UK and European remuneration regulations, including PRA, FCA and EBA requirements. The position also serves as the primary link to Group stakeholders, ensuring alignment of frameworks, governance standards, and strategic priorities across jurisdictions. Key Responsibilities Oversee all reward, benefits, and payroll processes in line with the PRA Remuneration Rulebook for a level two firm. Lead all remuneration regulatory disclosures and submissions, including RPS, high earners, Pillar 3 and gender pay gap reporting. Manage and maintain the MRT Identification process for the UK, ensuring adherence to policy and maintaining a clear audit trail of decisions. Coordinate the annual MRT Identification Report and associated reviews with Risk, Compliance and other stakeholders. Attend and manage meeting schedules, agendas, documentation and approvals for UK & Europe RemCo (c6 per year), as well as draft submissions to the Group RemCo. Oversee local regulatory reporting and maintain key documentation, committee papers and minutes to demonstrate compliance. Lead the annual remuneration review process and support the development and application of remuneration frameworks, including bonus pool considerations and risk adjustments. Act as a strategic advisor to senior management and the RemCo on complex compensation matters. Provide technical guidance and bespoke solutions to stakeholders on advanced reward topics. Represent the bank at industry reward round tables and networking events. Develop HR and Compensation MI reporting capabilities, ensuring stakeholders have access to robust dashboards and analytics. Candidate Profile Significant experience in MRT identification, management and reporting. Strong technical expertise in UK remuneration regulation and a solid understanding of European requirements. Demonstrable exposure to, and attendance at, RemCo. Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to balance regulatory obligations with Group strategy. Location Bank / St Paul's, London Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home. Please contact Peter Francis at Frazer Jones for a confidential discussion on this opportunity The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
I am delighted to be retained to support a leading global FS business (60k+ staff) to secure a pivotal role in their London office. Operating as the most senior reward specialist across the UK and Europe, this role functions as the effective local Head of Reward, with significant visibility to senior leadership, Board-level committees, and the Group RemCo. The Senior Reward Manager (UK & Europe) is responsible for ensuring full compliance with UK and European remuneration regulations, including PRA, FCA and EBA requirements. The position also serves as the primary link to Group stakeholders, ensuring alignment of frameworks, governance standards, and strategic priorities across jurisdictions. Key Responsibilities Oversee all reward, benefits, and payroll processes in line with the PRA Remuneration Rulebook for a level two firm. Lead all remuneration regulatory disclosures and submissions, including RPS, high earners, Pillar 3 and gender pay gap reporting. Manage and maintain the MRT Identification process for the UK, ensuring adherence to policy and maintaining a clear audit trail of decisions. Coordinate the annual MRT Identification Report and associated reviews with Risk, Compliance and other stakeholders. Attend and manage meeting schedules, agendas, documentation and approvals for UK & Europe RemCo (c6 per year), as well as draft submissions to the Group RemCo. Oversee local regulatory reporting and maintain key documentation, committee papers and minutes to demonstrate compliance. Lead the annual remuneration review process and support the development and application of remuneration frameworks, including bonus pool considerations and risk adjustments. Act as a strategic advisor to senior management and the RemCo on complex compensation matters. Provide technical guidance and bespoke solutions to stakeholders on advanced reward topics. Represent the bank at industry reward round tables and networking events. Develop HR and Compensation MI reporting capabilities, ensuring stakeholders have access to robust dashboards and analytics. Candidate Profile Significant experience in MRT identification, management and reporting. Strong technical expertise in UK remuneration regulation and a solid understanding of European requirements. Demonstrable exposure to, and attendance at, RemCo. Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to balance regulatory obligations with Group strategy. Location Bank / St Paul's, London Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home. Please contact Peter Francis at Frazer Jones for a confidential discussion on this opportunity The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Recovery Worker to play a pivotal role in our Medway Recovery House in Kent. Sounds great, what will I be doing? The role involves supporting service users from referral through admission, ensuring their physical and emotional needs are met while collaborating with clinical teams for smooth transitions. Staff provide activities and interventions to help reduce crises, identify triggers, and create safety plans that promote mental health and prevent hospital admissions. One-on-one sessions are conducted to develop wellness recovery action plans, set SMART goals, and build social networks, alongside practical life skills training such as food preparation. Staff also liaise with statutory and voluntary agencies, deliver post-admission welfare support, and maintain high living standards between admissions, all while engaging in professional development to address challenges like self-harm and substance use. The position emphasizes teamwork, co-production, and administrative duties. Staff collaborate with Recovery Workers and management to deliver a team-based approach, promote services, and support user engagement in peer-led activities and forums. They are responsible for maintaining accurate service user records, monitoring service upkeep, ensuring health and safety compliance, and working with multi-agency providers under governance protocols. Additionally, they contribute to developing service standards, follow policies and legislation, report maintenance issues, and undertake additional duties as required, always upholding health and safety rules and procedures. What do I need to bring with me? You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application. Here's what the team will be looking for The role requires demonstrable experience supporting people with mental health and complex needs, along with a strong understanding of recovery approaches and co-production. Staff should be able to design and deliver activities that reduce anxiety, build confidence, and support individuals in creating their own recovery journeys. This includes engaging service users in assessments, co-producing and reviewing support and safety plans, and maintaining accurate monitoring records for internal use and external reporting. A good knowledge of legislation, including welfare reform, the Care Act, and housing pathways, is essential, as well as the ability to handle financial transactions accurately and use IT systems, including MS Office and case management tools. Flexibility and resilience are also key, with the need to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays, while maintaining high service standards in unpredictable or challenging situations. The role requires excellent stakeholder relationship skills and the motivation to deliver consistent, high-quality support. An understanding of basic building safety issues and the ability to identify repairs is desirable. Overall, the position combines strong technical knowledge, administrative accuracy, and interpersonal skills to ensure effective support and recovery-focused care for service users. Interview Steps We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect. Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do! Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based. Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation. We are a disability confident employer Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us. Safeguarding Statement Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia. Important Information for Candidates If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed. We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Recovery Worker to play a pivotal role in our Medway Recovery House in Kent. Sounds great, what will I be doing? The role involves supporting service users from referral through admission, ensuring their physical and emotional needs are met while collaborating with clinical teams for smooth transitions. Staff provide activities and interventions to help reduce crises, identify triggers, and create safety plans that promote mental health and prevent hospital admissions. One-on-one sessions are conducted to develop wellness recovery action plans, set SMART goals, and build social networks, alongside practical life skills training such as food preparation. Staff also liaise with statutory and voluntary agencies, deliver post-admission welfare support, and maintain high living standards between admissions, all while engaging in professional development to address challenges like self-harm and substance use. The position emphasizes teamwork, co-production, and administrative duties. Staff collaborate with Recovery Workers and management to deliver a team-based approach, promote services, and support user engagement in peer-led activities and forums. They are responsible for maintaining accurate service user records, monitoring service upkeep, ensuring health and safety compliance, and working with multi-agency providers under governance protocols. Additionally, they contribute to developing service standards, follow policies and legislation, report maintenance issues, and undertake additional duties as required, always upholding health and safety rules and procedures. What do I need to bring with me? You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application. Here's what the team will be looking for The role requires demonstrable experience supporting people with mental health and complex needs, along with a strong understanding of recovery approaches and co-production. Staff should be able to design and deliver activities that reduce anxiety, build confidence, and support individuals in creating their own recovery journeys. This includes engaging service users in assessments, co-producing and reviewing support and safety plans, and maintaining accurate monitoring records for internal use and external reporting. A good knowledge of legislation, including welfare reform, the Care Act, and housing pathways, is essential, as well as the ability to handle financial transactions accurately and use IT systems, including MS Office and case management tools. Flexibility and resilience are also key, with the need to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays, while maintaining high service standards in unpredictable or challenging situations. The role requires excellent stakeholder relationship skills and the motivation to deliver consistent, high-quality support. An understanding of basic building safety issues and the ability to identify repairs is desirable. Overall, the position combines strong technical knowledge, administrative accuracy, and interpersonal skills to ensure effective support and recovery-focused care for service users. Interview Steps We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect. Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do! Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based. Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation. We are a disability confident employer Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us. Safeguarding Statement Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia. Important Information for Candidates If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed. We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
About Nscale At Nscale, we are building the infrastructure for Europe's AI revolution. Nscale is developing cutting-edge, sovereign generative AI solutions powered by a new generation of high-performance, sustainable data centers and GPUs built specifically for AI workloads. The rapid growth of artificial intelligence is driving unprecedented global demand for compute and GPU infrastructure. Positioned at the heart of this transformation, Nscale is delivering the platforms that will enable the next decade of innovation. Working closely with the world's most advanced AI technology providers, Nscale integrates next-gen compute hardware and GPU clusters across both partner and self-delivered facilities. This is a unique opportunity to join Nscale's journey, play a pivotal role in delivering transformative AI infrastructure, and help shape a company designed to scale rapidly across Europe and beyond. The Role We're looking for an experienced Commercial Manager with a strong Quantity Surveying / Construction Cost Management background to manage commercial and contractual aspects of Nscale's Hyperscale Data Centre projects in the UK & Europe. Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will be responsible for the commercial management of projects - overseeing procurement, cost control, forecasting, contract administration, and financial reporting from pre-contract through to final account. This role requires a commercially astute professional with excellent attention to detail and a hands on approach to project delivery. You will work collaboratively with Development, Design, and Construction teams to ensure that each project is delivered on budget, on time, and in full compliance with contractual and governance requirements. Key Responsibilities Lead the commercial management of major hyperscale data centre construction projects, ensuring delivery within approved budgets, timelines, and Nscale standards. Drive cost efficiency and value creation, optimising expenditure while maintaining financial discipline, commercial control, and alignment with business and project objectives. Own and manage detailed project budgets and CAPEX models, providing accurate financial data and scenario analysis to support decision making. Prepare and deliver detailed cost reports, forecasts, and cash flow analyses, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and timely insight into project financial performance. Conduct budget preparation and benchmarking exercises, including detailed cost modelling and comparative analysis, and review outcomes with senior management. Analyse and present cost reports to senior management, providing commentary, trend analysis, and recommendations to inform executive decision making. Manage project costs throughout the lifecycle, including cost validation, variations analysis, value engineering, and cost saving initiatives to enhance overall project value. Oversee financial close out processes, including reconciliation of budgets, settlement of vendor accounts, and completion of all final commercial documentation. Manage and provide guidance on commercial change management, including change evaluation, negotiation, and approval in line with contractual and governance requirements. Lead commercial risk management activities, identifying and mitigating risks proactively, maintaining live risk registers, and implementing strategies to minimise exposure. Collaborate cross functionally with Development, Construction, Finance, and Operations teams, ensuring that commercial objectives are aligned with design, schedule, and operational goals. Stay informed on regional market trends, cost indices, and regulatory developments, applying insights to continuously refine Nscale's commercial approach and maintain best in class delivery standards. Who You Are 7+ years' experience in forecasting, cash flow management, cost control, and profitability across complex Construction projects / portfolios, with experience within Data Centres Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline; MRICS or equivalent professional accreditation advantageous. Proven track record of delivering profitable projects and optimizing commercial performance Able to engage effectively across regions, time zones, and disciplines. Adaptable, proactive, and energised by working in a high growth, fast paced, entrepreneurial environment. Fluency in English required; other European languages a plus. Why Join Nscale? Be part of a fast-moving, high-growth Necoloud company driving and delivering sustainable, next generation AI infrastructure. High performing scale up culture built on autonomy, accountability, and execution excellence. 25 days holiday + bank holidays (33 days total) Highly competitive compensation including ESOP (equity options) Progression opportunities - we grow, you grow. Hybrid / remote working options with 25% travel to project sites across UK & Europe For information on how Nscale handles candidate personal data, please see our Employee & Candidate Privacy Notice: Here.
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
About Nscale At Nscale, we are building the infrastructure for Europe's AI revolution. Nscale is developing cutting-edge, sovereign generative AI solutions powered by a new generation of high-performance, sustainable data centers and GPUs built specifically for AI workloads. The rapid growth of artificial intelligence is driving unprecedented global demand for compute and GPU infrastructure. Positioned at the heart of this transformation, Nscale is delivering the platforms that will enable the next decade of innovation. Working closely with the world's most advanced AI technology providers, Nscale integrates next-gen compute hardware and GPU clusters across both partner and self-delivered facilities. This is a unique opportunity to join Nscale's journey, play a pivotal role in delivering transformative AI infrastructure, and help shape a company designed to scale rapidly across Europe and beyond. The Role We're looking for an experienced Commercial Manager with a strong Quantity Surveying / Construction Cost Management background to manage commercial and contractual aspects of Nscale's Hyperscale Data Centre projects in the UK & Europe. Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will be responsible for the commercial management of projects - overseeing procurement, cost control, forecasting, contract administration, and financial reporting from pre-contract through to final account. This role requires a commercially astute professional with excellent attention to detail and a hands on approach to project delivery. You will work collaboratively with Development, Design, and Construction teams to ensure that each project is delivered on budget, on time, and in full compliance with contractual and governance requirements. Key Responsibilities Lead the commercial management of major hyperscale data centre construction projects, ensuring delivery within approved budgets, timelines, and Nscale standards. Drive cost efficiency and value creation, optimising expenditure while maintaining financial discipline, commercial control, and alignment with business and project objectives. Own and manage detailed project budgets and CAPEX models, providing accurate financial data and scenario analysis to support decision making. Prepare and deliver detailed cost reports, forecasts, and cash flow analyses, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and timely insight into project financial performance. Conduct budget preparation and benchmarking exercises, including detailed cost modelling and comparative analysis, and review outcomes with senior management. Analyse and present cost reports to senior management, providing commentary, trend analysis, and recommendations to inform executive decision making. Manage project costs throughout the lifecycle, including cost validation, variations analysis, value engineering, and cost saving initiatives to enhance overall project value. Oversee financial close out processes, including reconciliation of budgets, settlement of vendor accounts, and completion of all final commercial documentation. Manage and provide guidance on commercial change management, including change evaluation, negotiation, and approval in line with contractual and governance requirements. Lead commercial risk management activities, identifying and mitigating risks proactively, maintaining live risk registers, and implementing strategies to minimise exposure. Collaborate cross functionally with Development, Construction, Finance, and Operations teams, ensuring that commercial objectives are aligned with design, schedule, and operational goals. Stay informed on regional market trends, cost indices, and regulatory developments, applying insights to continuously refine Nscale's commercial approach and maintain best in class delivery standards. Who You Are 7+ years' experience in forecasting, cash flow management, cost control, and profitability across complex Construction projects / portfolios, with experience within Data Centres Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline; MRICS or equivalent professional accreditation advantageous. Proven track record of delivering profitable projects and optimizing commercial performance Able to engage effectively across regions, time zones, and disciplines. Adaptable, proactive, and energised by working in a high growth, fast paced, entrepreneurial environment. Fluency in English required; other European languages a plus. Why Join Nscale? Be part of a fast-moving, high-growth Necoloud company driving and delivering sustainable, next generation AI infrastructure. High performing scale up culture built on autonomy, accountability, and execution excellence. 25 days holiday + bank holidays (33 days total) Highly competitive compensation including ESOP (equity options) Progression opportunities - we grow, you grow. Hybrid / remote working options with 25% travel to project sites across UK & Europe For information on how Nscale handles candidate personal data, please see our Employee & Candidate Privacy Notice: Here.
Indigo Platform Limited Hybrid Cardiff/M4 Corridor or Teddington (1-2 days onsite monthly) I Full-Time Monday- Friday (40 hours) I Salary Competitive Closing Date: 16 February 2026 Applications are welcome over the Christmas and New Year period and will be acknowledged after 5 January 2026. The Opportunity Were building a modern, digital-first tax service to support sole traders and self-employed individuals ahead of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for ITSA in 2026. To make this a reality, were hiring our first Tax Operations Manager a senior tax specialist who will design, implement and manage the operational and compliance foundations of the Bolst Tax service. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in early-stage environments: someone who can build structure from scratch, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, and confidently manage tax service partners while owning the compliance and operational backbone of a new service. Youll work closely with the Head of Growth, Product, Operations and our tax service partners to create scalable workflows, ensure HMRC and AML compliance, and prepare the business for significant growth as we enter the MTD era. This is a pivotal position shaping the future of Bolst Tax within Indigo, with significant opportunity for career growth About Indigo Platform Limited We are the product and technology division of Indigo Group, serving contractors and workforce management businesses nationwide. With a mission to reduce friction and put money back into users pockets, we are scaling rapidly building digital products and services that deliver win-win outcomes for workers, businesses and partners. Bolst Tax is our newest expansion area, focused on bringing a simple, compliant and modern tax solution to sole traders across the UK. What Youll Lead Operational Model & Service Design Shape the end-to-end operational model for the Bolst Tax service. Build scalable processes, controls and workflows aligned to HMRC requirements. Develop tax compliance frameworks, procedures and guidance to ensure accuracy and consistency. Support readiness for MTD for ITSA, building the operational and compliance foundations needed for 2026. Support non-MTD for ITSA workflows and compliance requirements. Compliance, Governance & HMRC Engagement Act as the primary HMRC Representative for Bolst, including responding to compliance checks and enquiries. Support the MLRO by helping define and manage AML processes and partner oversight. Ensure the service meets all regulatory requirements for SA returns for sole traders, self-employed individuals and landlords. Develop audit and governance processes, including QA checks, risk controls and auditing frameworks. Outsourced Partner Management Manage and oversee performance of our tax preparation outsource partners. Oversee the additional outsource partners responsible for independent QA auditing. Build strong relationships, ensuring delivery against SLAs, KPIs and compliance standards. Contribute to the evaluation and onboarding of future partners as the service scales. Product & Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with the Product team, providing tax expertise to shape compliant workflows and user journeys. Participate in discovery workshops, requirement reviews and testing of compliance outcomes. Collaborate with Customer Success, Operations and Growth teams to ensure smooth, accurate and efficient service delivery. Operational Leadership & Future Team Growth Provide day-to-day leadership of tax operations, ensuring continuous improvement and high-quality delivery. Support the creation of documentation, SOPs and internal knowledge bases. As the division grows, contribute to hiring, mentoring and supporting a blended tax/operations team. What You Bring Strong technical expertise in Personal Tax and Self Assessment for sole traders, self-employed individuals and landlords. Experience managing tax operations, compliance frameworks or outsourced tax delivery. A solid understanding of AML, governance, risk and HMRC requirements. Familiarity with MTD (ITSA) compliance, workflows and operational impacts. Proven ability to build or scale processes in a fast-moving environment. Confident communicating with non-tax specialists and influencing cross-functional teams. Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail. Tax qualifications such as ATT or CTA strongly preferred (or equivalent deep experience). Why Join Us Shape a new service: Build the entire tax operations model from the ground up. High autonomy: Define how Bolst Tax runs, scales and delivers compliance. Cross-functional impact: Work closely with Growth, Product and Operations. Future growth: This role has clear potential to grow into leading a larger tax/operations team as the service scales. Mission-led: Help deliver a modern tax service that supports UK sole traders with confidence and clarity. Flexible hybrid working with collaboration time in Cardiff or Teddington. REF- JBRP1_UKTJ
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
Indigo Platform Limited Hybrid Cardiff/M4 Corridor or Teddington (1-2 days onsite monthly) I Full-Time Monday- Friday (40 hours) I Salary Competitive Closing Date: 16 February 2026 Applications are welcome over the Christmas and New Year period and will be acknowledged after 5 January 2026. The Opportunity Were building a modern, digital-first tax service to support sole traders and self-employed individuals ahead of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for ITSA in 2026. To make this a reality, were hiring our first Tax Operations Manager a senior tax specialist who will design, implement and manage the operational and compliance foundations of the Bolst Tax service. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in early-stage environments: someone who can build structure from scratch, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, and confidently manage tax service partners while owning the compliance and operational backbone of a new service. Youll work closely with the Head of Growth, Product, Operations and our tax service partners to create scalable workflows, ensure HMRC and AML compliance, and prepare the business for significant growth as we enter the MTD era. This is a pivotal position shaping the future of Bolst Tax within Indigo, with significant opportunity for career growth About Indigo Platform Limited We are the product and technology division of Indigo Group, serving contractors and workforce management businesses nationwide. With a mission to reduce friction and put money back into users pockets, we are scaling rapidly building digital products and services that deliver win-win outcomes for workers, businesses and partners. Bolst Tax is our newest expansion area, focused on bringing a simple, compliant and modern tax solution to sole traders across the UK. What Youll Lead Operational Model & Service Design Shape the end-to-end operational model for the Bolst Tax service. Build scalable processes, controls and workflows aligned to HMRC requirements. Develop tax compliance frameworks, procedures and guidance to ensure accuracy and consistency. Support readiness for MTD for ITSA, building the operational and compliance foundations needed for 2026. Support non-MTD for ITSA workflows and compliance requirements. Compliance, Governance & HMRC Engagement Act as the primary HMRC Representative for Bolst, including responding to compliance checks and enquiries. Support the MLRO by helping define and manage AML processes and partner oversight. Ensure the service meets all regulatory requirements for SA returns for sole traders, self-employed individuals and landlords. Develop audit and governance processes, including QA checks, risk controls and auditing frameworks. Outsourced Partner Management Manage and oversee performance of our tax preparation outsource partners. Oversee the additional outsource partners responsible for independent QA auditing. Build strong relationships, ensuring delivery against SLAs, KPIs and compliance standards. Contribute to the evaluation and onboarding of future partners as the service scales. Product & Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with the Product team, providing tax expertise to shape compliant workflows and user journeys. Participate in discovery workshops, requirement reviews and testing of compliance outcomes. Collaborate with Customer Success, Operations and Growth teams to ensure smooth, accurate and efficient service delivery. Operational Leadership & Future Team Growth Provide day-to-day leadership of tax operations, ensuring continuous improvement and high-quality delivery. Support the creation of documentation, SOPs and internal knowledge bases. As the division grows, contribute to hiring, mentoring and supporting a blended tax/operations team. What You Bring Strong technical expertise in Personal Tax and Self Assessment for sole traders, self-employed individuals and landlords. Experience managing tax operations, compliance frameworks or outsourced tax delivery. A solid understanding of AML, governance, risk and HMRC requirements. Familiarity with MTD (ITSA) compliance, workflows and operational impacts. Proven ability to build or scale processes in a fast-moving environment. Confident communicating with non-tax specialists and influencing cross-functional teams. Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail. Tax qualifications such as ATT or CTA strongly preferred (or equivalent deep experience). Why Join Us Shape a new service: Build the entire tax operations model from the ground up. High autonomy: Define how Bolst Tax runs, scales and delivers compliance. Cross-functional impact: Work closely with Growth, Product and Operations. Future growth: This role has clear potential to grow into leading a larger tax/operations team as the service scales. Mission-led: Help deliver a modern tax service that supports UK sole traders with confidence and clarity. Flexible hybrid working with collaboration time in Cardiff or Teddington. REF- JBRP1_UKTJ
Seymour John Public Services (Midlands) Limited
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Director of Finance, IT & Estates Organisation:Severn Hospice Location:Shrewsbury (with flexible / hybrid working options) Salary:£Competitive Closing date:Monday 23 February 2026 About Severn Hospice Severn Hospice is one of the largest and best-run hospices in the UK, providing outstanding care and emotional support to patients and families across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, Mid Wales and surrounding communities. With a strong reputation for quality, compassion and innovation, Severn Hospice supports people at some of the most important moments of their lives whether on its inpatient wards, through day services, or in patients own homes. The organisation is values-led, financially robust and proud of the freedom it gives its people todo the right thing. The Opportunity Following the planned retirement of the current postholder, Severn Hospice is seeking an exceptionalDirector of Finance, IT & Estatesto join its Executive Team. This is aBoard-level appointment, reporting to the Chief Executive, withultimate responsibility for Finance, alongside strategic leadership oversight ofIT, Estates & Facilities, Procurement, Corporate Compliance and Health & Safety. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Hospice balancing strong financial stewardship with innovation, digital enablement and value-for-money decision-making, all in service of outstanding patient care. Importantly, you willlead through highly capable technical specialists, setting direction, providing assurance and acting as a trusted business partner to Trustees and senior colleagues. Key Areas of Responsibility Strategic financial leadership, planning, forecasting and risk management Board and Trustee engagement, including Finance and Governance Committees Statutory compliance, audit, HMRC and Company Secretary responsibilities Oversight of IT strategy, cyber security, data protection and business systems Strategic leadership of Estates & Facilities and non-clinical Health & Safety Commercial acumen, procurement oversight and value-for-money initiatives Leadership, development and motivation of senior managers and teams About You You will be aprofessionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA)with significant senior-level experience and the credibility to operate confidently at Board level. You do not need to be a technical IT or Estates specialist, but youmustdemonstrate the ability to lead, challenge and support experts in those fields, bringing strategic oversight, judgement and assurance. Above all, you will bring strong values, emotional intelligence and a genuine motivation to contribute to the mission of Severn Hospice. Reward & Benefits Salary £Competitive Pension contribution matched up to 5% 27 days annual leave rising to 33 days with service, plus bank holidays Healthcare plan (including dental and optical) Flexible working, with the option available in the future to work up to 1 to 2 days per week from home as circumstances permit. 2x salary Death In Service How to Apply Severn Hospice is working in partnership withSeymour Johnon this appointment. For a confidential discussion and full candidate information pack, please contact: John Lavictoire Phil Topper All applications will be managed through Seymour John. Any CVs sent directly to Severn Hospice will be forwarded accordingly. By responding, we will register you as a candidate with Seymour John Limited. To understand how we will use your personal data, please read thePrivacy Policyon our website. JBRP1_UKTJ
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
Director of Finance, IT & Estates Organisation:Severn Hospice Location:Shrewsbury (with flexible / hybrid working options) Salary:£Competitive Closing date:Monday 23 February 2026 About Severn Hospice Severn Hospice is one of the largest and best-run hospices in the UK, providing outstanding care and emotional support to patients and families across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, Mid Wales and surrounding communities. With a strong reputation for quality, compassion and innovation, Severn Hospice supports people at some of the most important moments of their lives whether on its inpatient wards, through day services, or in patients own homes. The organisation is values-led, financially robust and proud of the freedom it gives its people todo the right thing. The Opportunity Following the planned retirement of the current postholder, Severn Hospice is seeking an exceptionalDirector of Finance, IT & Estatesto join its Executive Team. This is aBoard-level appointment, reporting to the Chief Executive, withultimate responsibility for Finance, alongside strategic leadership oversight ofIT, Estates & Facilities, Procurement, Corporate Compliance and Health & Safety. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Hospice balancing strong financial stewardship with innovation, digital enablement and value-for-money decision-making, all in service of outstanding patient care. Importantly, you willlead through highly capable technical specialists, setting direction, providing assurance and acting as a trusted business partner to Trustees and senior colleagues. Key Areas of Responsibility Strategic financial leadership, planning, forecasting and risk management Board and Trustee engagement, including Finance and Governance Committees Statutory compliance, audit, HMRC and Company Secretary responsibilities Oversight of IT strategy, cyber security, data protection and business systems Strategic leadership of Estates & Facilities and non-clinical Health & Safety Commercial acumen, procurement oversight and value-for-money initiatives Leadership, development and motivation of senior managers and teams About You You will be aprofessionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA)with significant senior-level experience and the credibility to operate confidently at Board level. You do not need to be a technical IT or Estates specialist, but youmustdemonstrate the ability to lead, challenge and support experts in those fields, bringing strategic oversight, judgement and assurance. Above all, you will bring strong values, emotional intelligence and a genuine motivation to contribute to the mission of Severn Hospice. Reward & Benefits Salary £Competitive Pension contribution matched up to 5% 27 days annual leave rising to 33 days with service, plus bank holidays Healthcare plan (including dental and optical) Flexible working, with the option available in the future to work up to 1 to 2 days per week from home as circumstances permit. 2x salary Death In Service How to Apply Severn Hospice is working in partnership withSeymour Johnon this appointment. For a confidential discussion and full candidate information pack, please contact: John Lavictoire Phil Topper All applications will be managed through Seymour John. Any CVs sent directly to Severn Hospice will be forwarded accordingly. By responding, we will register you as a candidate with Seymour John Limited. To understand how we will use your personal data, please read thePrivacy Policyon our website. JBRP1_UKTJ
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.
Feb 17, 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.
AWE is recruiting a Contract Manager to deliver post contract management of complex construction / infrastructure contracts within commercial (supply chain), to ensure that the objectives of AWE are met in spirit. Salary: from 47,760 to 65,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience) Location: Reading (Green Park), with free onsite parking. Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Ready to play your part? At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part? As the Contract Manager you will understand the requirements of contracts, frameworks and agreements that the Business entered into and advise on how to get the most favourable outcomes for AWE, that put delivery to time, cost and quality at the centre. You will be involved in governance planning, administering contracts, contract options management, KPI reviews, managing tier 1 suppliers, contract disputes/resolution, agreeing work orders and liaising with stakeholders. Who are we looking for? We are ideally seeking individuals with commercial contract management experience, who have public procurement regulations knowledge. You will have an understanding of the end-to-end procurement process, including pre and post contract, and experience of utilising contract management tools such as CEMAR. To ensure success as a Contract Manager, you will ideally have previous experience of NEC 4 contracts, and an understanding of business requirements for the assigned areas and will be motivated to drive value for money, applying industry leading contract management techniques to mitigate commercial risk. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Developing and maintaining relationships with Suppliers. Understanding the requirements, duties and obligations of AWE under contracts to ensure alignment with the Business' goals and the industry regulations. Supervising contract execution to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines. Monitoring the implementation and performance of KPI's. Obtaining the appropriate governance approvals. Managing and mitigating risks. Creating meaningful relationships with Stakeholders. Work hard, be rewarded: We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions). Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically 2-3 days onsite per week.
Feb 16, 2026
Full time
AWE is recruiting a Contract Manager to deliver post contract management of complex construction / infrastructure contracts within commercial (supply chain), to ensure that the objectives of AWE are met in spirit. Salary: from 47,760 to 65,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience) Location: Reading (Green Park), with free onsite parking. Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Ready to play your part? At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part? As the Contract Manager you will understand the requirements of contracts, frameworks and agreements that the Business entered into and advise on how to get the most favourable outcomes for AWE, that put delivery to time, cost and quality at the centre. You will be involved in governance planning, administering contracts, contract options management, KPI reviews, managing tier 1 suppliers, contract disputes/resolution, agreeing work orders and liaising with stakeholders. Who are we looking for? We are ideally seeking individuals with commercial contract management experience, who have public procurement regulations knowledge. You will have an understanding of the end-to-end procurement process, including pre and post contract, and experience of utilising contract management tools such as CEMAR. To ensure success as a Contract Manager, you will ideally have previous experience of NEC 4 contracts, and an understanding of business requirements for the assigned areas and will be motivated to drive value for money, applying industry leading contract management techniques to mitigate commercial risk. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Developing and maintaining relationships with Suppliers. Understanding the requirements, duties and obligations of AWE under contracts to ensure alignment with the Business' goals and the industry regulations. Supervising contract execution to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines. Monitoring the implementation and performance of KPI's. Obtaining the appropriate governance approvals. Managing and mitigating risks. Creating meaningful relationships with Stakeholders. Work hard, be rewarded: We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions). Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically 2-3 days onsite per week.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions all organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious and entrepreneurially-spirited businesses that fuel the economy - whether privately or publicly owned - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Our Tax Assurance & Risk Management ('TA&RM') team is a fast-growing collaborative team of around 15 people nationally led by three dedicated tax partners, who together support a wide variety of private, private equity-backed and listed clients across sectors. Our work has helped many clients meet their legislative tax governance compliance obligations (including in relation to the Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offences regimes, the tax strategy publication requirement and HMRC's Business Risk Review process) and strategically improve their tax operations and tax control framework, manage tax risk and provide assurance to tax authorities and business stakeholders. Technology is an important part of helping our clients succeed and we encourage innovation at all levels in our team. We are an award-winning specialist tax team. This is a dynamic client-facing role that requires excellent client relationship, communication and project management skills, and the ability to distil complex concepts into easily understood information suitable for a wide array of stakeholders. Most of your work will be client facing and will require you to actively manage client portfolios, manage project delivery, coordinating junior resource and BDO tax specialists, to deliver exceptional client service. Owning client relationships with the senior team is key, and you'll be heavily involved in business development and innovation activities to support our business growth. This role will involve consideration of a range of taxes including corporate, indirect and employment taxes; our work is broader than any one area of tax and at the senior manager level, we require candidates with a depth of tax experience, specifically with TA&RM experience, with good commercial awareness who are eager to learn, adapt and contribute to this area of growth for the business. Importantly, we are looking for natural curiosity about how tax functions and businesses run, from the governance, processes and controls to the people and technology they use and the tax technical issues relevant to them. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with the team at all levels to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with, acting as a key part of BDO's relationships with our clients. We are looking for someone: To act as a key point of contact within the firm for our clients, together with the senior team. With experience of TA&RM work (including such as tax strategy, SAO and CCO compliance, HMRC Business Risk Reviews, developing the tax control framework and tax operating model, advising on tax risk management e.g. Tax risk registers.) With a strong presentation style, and confidence in hosting workshops, training sessions and webinars, often to Board level, and with strong tax technical experience to be able to talk knowledgeably at a good level about a range of tax issues. With experience in end-to-end project delivery, who can lead projects with complexity to deliver quality advice. Who has a keen interest in helping clients develop tax governance and developing bespoke scopes of work to meet our clients' needs. With personal responsibility for own decisions and the actions of others. Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent, or relevant experience. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit our clients, the task at hand, our teams, and you. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues - BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. LI-
Feb 16, 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-
Procurement Manager South Derbyshire Up to £57,000 Office Based SF are currently recruiting for an experienced Procurement Manager to join a well-established business based in South Derbyshire. This is a senior, strategic role responsible for leading the Procurement & Supply Chain function and ensuring the consistent delivery of cost-effective, high-quality goods and services. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring continuity of supply, cost control, supplier performance, and compliance, supporting both manufacturing and distribution operations. Key Responsibilities As Procurement Manager you will: -Set and deliver the overall procurement and supply chain strategy in line with business objectives -Lead, develop, and mentor the procurement and import/export teams -Build and maintain strong strategic relationships with UK and international suppliers -Negotiate high-value contracts, pricing structures, and long-term supply agreements -Ensure continuity of supply across manufacturing and distribution operations -Oversee all import and export activity, including customs compliance, documentation, and logistics performance -Manage exposure to supply chain risk, market volatility, and regulatory change -Drive cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality and service levels -Work closely with senior stakeholders across operations, finance, sales, and leadership teams -Champion continuous improvement across procurement processes, systems, and governance About You -Significant experience in a senior procurement or supply chain leadership role -Strong background within UK manufacturing or distribution environments -Proven experience managing international sourcing and import/export operations -Demonstrated success in strategic sourcing and contract negotiation -Strong people leadership, negotiation, and communication skills -Experience working with ERP/MRP/SAP systems This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business in a highly visible role where you can shape strategy, lead Supply chain activity, and drive real commercial impact.
Feb 16, 2026
Full time
Procurement Manager South Derbyshire Up to £57,000 Office Based SF are currently recruiting for an experienced Procurement Manager to join a well-established business based in South Derbyshire. This is a senior, strategic role responsible for leading the Procurement & Supply Chain function and ensuring the consistent delivery of cost-effective, high-quality goods and services. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring continuity of supply, cost control, supplier performance, and compliance, supporting both manufacturing and distribution operations. Key Responsibilities As Procurement Manager you will: -Set and deliver the overall procurement and supply chain strategy in line with business objectives -Lead, develop, and mentor the procurement and import/export teams -Build and maintain strong strategic relationships with UK and international suppliers -Negotiate high-value contracts, pricing structures, and long-term supply agreements -Ensure continuity of supply across manufacturing and distribution operations -Oversee all import and export activity, including customs compliance, documentation, and logistics performance -Manage exposure to supply chain risk, market volatility, and regulatory change -Drive cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality and service levels -Work closely with senior stakeholders across operations, finance, sales, and leadership teams -Champion continuous improvement across procurement processes, systems, and governance About You -Significant experience in a senior procurement or supply chain leadership role -Strong background within UK manufacturing or distribution environments -Proven experience managing international sourcing and import/export operations -Demonstrated success in strategic sourcing and contract negotiation -Strong people leadership, negotiation, and communication skills -Experience working with ERP/MRP/SAP systems This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business in a highly visible role where you can shape strategy, lead Supply chain activity, and drive real commercial impact.
ERP Project Manager (Digital Transformation) Location: Warwick (three to four days per week onsite) Salary: 50,000 to 65,000 The Role You will take full accountability for delivering digital transformation, ERP, and operational change projects within a regulated, deadline-driven environment. Working with operational stakeholders, delivery partners, and system integrators, you will manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, and governance to ensure controlled, successful outcomes. What You Will Do Own end-to-end project delivery from mobilisation to go-live. Manage integrated plans, budgets, risks, and dependencies. Lead governance forums and report to senior stakeholders. Coordinate cross-functional teams and third-party vendors. Drive testing, business readiness, and controlled cutover. Ensure compliance and regulatory considerations are embedded in delivery. What We Are Looking For Proven experience as a Project or Programme Manager within digital, ERP, or IT transformation. Strong governance, risk, and budget management capability. Experience leading cross-functional delivery teams. Comfortable operating in regulated or highly structured environments. This role suits a delivery-focused Project Manager who is confident carrying accountability and driving complex programmes through to completion. To Apply: If you are living and eligible to work in the UK, please contact Phil Crew via LinkedIn or call The Resolute Group on (phone number removed).
Feb 16, 2026
Full time
ERP Project Manager (Digital Transformation) Location: Warwick (three to four days per week onsite) Salary: 50,000 to 65,000 The Role You will take full accountability for delivering digital transformation, ERP, and operational change projects within a regulated, deadline-driven environment. Working with operational stakeholders, delivery partners, and system integrators, you will manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, and governance to ensure controlled, successful outcomes. What You Will Do Own end-to-end project delivery from mobilisation to go-live. Manage integrated plans, budgets, risks, and dependencies. Lead governance forums and report to senior stakeholders. Coordinate cross-functional teams and third-party vendors. Drive testing, business readiness, and controlled cutover. Ensure compliance and regulatory considerations are embedded in delivery. What We Are Looking For Proven experience as a Project or Programme Manager within digital, ERP, or IT transformation. Strong governance, risk, and budget management capability. Experience leading cross-functional delivery teams. Comfortable operating in regulated or highly structured environments. This role suits a delivery-focused Project Manager who is confident carrying accountability and driving complex programmes through to completion. To Apply: If you are living and eligible to work in the UK, please contact Phil Crew via LinkedIn or call The Resolute Group on (phone number removed).
Creative Marketing Ops PM / Production Operations Manager Contract Length: 6 Months Day-rate range: 350pd - 443pd (Inside IR35 rate to umbrella) West London Hybrid 4 days/pw on site in West London 1 day pw wfh. Available ASAP at short notice (within 2-4 weeks notice) Looking for a Creative Marketing Operations Project Manager/ Production Operations Manager with proven experience in a similar multi-territory production environment. The Project Manager will support the Director, Senior Manager, and Creative Operations team by leading the planning and delivery of regional marketing and creative projects across this well known Video subscription Service. This role is responsible for managing projects end to end, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring work is delivered on time, on budget, and to brand standards. This is a hands-on management role requiring a confident, organised Creative Marketing project manager with experience working in fast-paced creative or marketing environments. The successful candidate will bring structure to complex creative workflows, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and act as a key point of contact between Creative, Operations, Marketing, and external partners. Requires production delivery in a multi-territory marketing production environment and experience in post-production and traffic / asset management etc Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise across competing deadlines are essential. The Project Manager must remain calm under pressure, proactively manage risk, and support creative teams by enabling efficient and well-planned delivery. Ideally worked in a Video subscription, media and entertainment or similar B2C sector. Areas of Responsibility Core Responsibilities Project Management & Delivery Own the end-to-end delivery of projects from briefing through to final delivery, with full responsibility for timelines, budgets, and quality outcomes. Lead the development and maintenance of comprehensive project plans, schedules, and delivery milestones, exercising judgement to balance creative ambition with operational constraints. Manage and prioritise multiple concurrent projects, setting direction and accountability for actions and deliverables across teams. Act as the escalation point for delivery risks, delays, or issues, driving resolution and escalating strategically where required. Stakeholder Coordination & Communication Lead day-to-day engagement with Brief Owners, Creative teams, Operations, and Approvers (Brand, Legal, Compliance), managing expectations and influencing outcomes. Own stakeholder relationships across UK, Regional, EMEA, and US Global Marketing teams, operating confidently within a matrixed, international environment. Lead and manage the creative approval process, including coordination with US teams, ensuring clarity, timeliness, and alignment. Challenge scope, timing, or delivery assumptions where necessary to protect quality, budgets, and timelines. Budget & Resource Management Manage project budgets, tracking spend and supporting accurate forecasting. Work closely with Operations, Creative and Design leads to plan resourcing efficiently. Flag budget risks early and support corrective action where required. Own and manage project budgets, including forecasting, spend tracking, variance management, and identification of financial risk. Lead resourcing conversations with Operations, Creative, and Design leads to ensure efficient and effective allocation of internal and external resources. Proactively identify budget pressures and implement corrective actions to maintain financial control. Planning & Reporting Present project plans, timelines, and production schedules to stakeholders and senior partners. Provide regular, structured reporting on delivery status, priorities, risks, and budget performance. Lead project status meetings, drive decision-making, and adapt plans in response to changing priorities. Maintain clear project documentation and records. Workflow, Process & Operations Uphold and embed best-practice workflows across Creative, Operations, and Marketing teams. Take ownership of identifying opportunities to improve delivery processes, operational efficiency, and ways of working. Ensure workflows are clearly communicated, consistently applied, and adhered to across all assigned projects. Provide operational oversight of tools, technology, and system integrations supporting creative delivery. Brand & Quality Assurance Be accountable for ensuring all creative output meets brand standards, governance requirements, and quality expectations. Ensure creative teams are fully briefed and supported with accurate information, assets, and approvals. Oversee quality control across assets, approvals, and final delivery, intervening where standards are at risk. Any other duties as required. Areas of Accountability Senior Manager Production & Creative Operations Marketing Production and Operations Director, Experience and Professional Qualifications Required Proven experience operating as a Project, Production, or Operations Manager, with demonstrated ownership of delivery in a multi-territory production environment. Previous experience as a Creative Marketing Operations Project Manager/ Production Operations Manager experience in a well known international Brand Strong, practical understanding of end-to-end creative and operational production processes, with the ability to apply this knowledge to planning, risk management, and decision-making. Demonstrated experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously, with accountability for timelines, budgets, and stakeholders. Proven experience owning and managing budgets, including forecasting, and spend control. Strong organisational and leadership capability, with the ability to manage own workload and direct the work of others. Strong technical expertise (experience in post-production and traffic / asset management) Budgeting experience Proven people-management or team-leadership experience, including setting priorities, providing guidance, and supporting performance. Experience working with channel management systems and delivery platforms. Up to date knowledge of industry body regulations for media advertising, Broadcasting, Entertainment, Communications and Theatre Union (Bectu, Clearcast etc.) Proven experience of managing a team. Experience with DAMS and Adobe a plus A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with a track record of independent decision-making and taking ownership in fast-paced environment. Skills Required Exceptional time management & project management/organisational abilities Capable of working well under pressure and to tight deadlines Exceptional communication & people skills Excellent attention to detail Ability to comprehend basic legal documents and insurance requirements, Health and safety awareness Competencies Required Builds Relationships Communicates Effectively Inspires Creativity and Innovation Exhibits Professional Excellence Everybody is welcome Diversity and Inclusion Statement. PCR Digital "At PCR Digital, we are committed to ensuring that diversity, equity and inclusion play a role at all stages of our recruitment - it is important to us that our own company culture and the culture of our network is as varied and supportive as possible. We love people (it's why we do what we do), so, regardless of background, we welcome you to work with us or apply to any of our jobs if you feel that they are right for you."
Feb 16, 2026
Contractor
Creative Marketing Ops PM / Production Operations Manager Contract Length: 6 Months Day-rate range: 350pd - 443pd (Inside IR35 rate to umbrella) West London Hybrid 4 days/pw on site in West London 1 day pw wfh. Available ASAP at short notice (within 2-4 weeks notice) Looking for a Creative Marketing Operations Project Manager/ Production Operations Manager with proven experience in a similar multi-territory production environment. The Project Manager will support the Director, Senior Manager, and Creative Operations team by leading the planning and delivery of regional marketing and creative projects across this well known Video subscription Service. This role is responsible for managing projects end to end, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring work is delivered on time, on budget, and to brand standards. This is a hands-on management role requiring a confident, organised Creative Marketing project manager with experience working in fast-paced creative or marketing environments. The successful candidate will bring structure to complex creative workflows, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and act as a key point of contact between Creative, Operations, Marketing, and external partners. Requires production delivery in a multi-territory marketing production environment and experience in post-production and traffic / asset management etc Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise across competing deadlines are essential. The Project Manager must remain calm under pressure, proactively manage risk, and support creative teams by enabling efficient and well-planned delivery. Ideally worked in a Video subscription, media and entertainment or similar B2C sector. Areas of Responsibility Core Responsibilities Project Management & Delivery Own the end-to-end delivery of projects from briefing through to final delivery, with full responsibility for timelines, budgets, and quality outcomes. Lead the development and maintenance of comprehensive project plans, schedules, and delivery milestones, exercising judgement to balance creative ambition with operational constraints. Manage and prioritise multiple concurrent projects, setting direction and accountability for actions and deliverables across teams. Act as the escalation point for delivery risks, delays, or issues, driving resolution and escalating strategically where required. Stakeholder Coordination & Communication Lead day-to-day engagement with Brief Owners, Creative teams, Operations, and Approvers (Brand, Legal, Compliance), managing expectations and influencing outcomes. Own stakeholder relationships across UK, Regional, EMEA, and US Global Marketing teams, operating confidently within a matrixed, international environment. Lead and manage the creative approval process, including coordination with US teams, ensuring clarity, timeliness, and alignment. Challenge scope, timing, or delivery assumptions where necessary to protect quality, budgets, and timelines. Budget & Resource Management Manage project budgets, tracking spend and supporting accurate forecasting. Work closely with Operations, Creative and Design leads to plan resourcing efficiently. Flag budget risks early and support corrective action where required. Own and manage project budgets, including forecasting, spend tracking, variance management, and identification of financial risk. Lead resourcing conversations with Operations, Creative, and Design leads to ensure efficient and effective allocation of internal and external resources. Proactively identify budget pressures and implement corrective actions to maintain financial control. Planning & Reporting Present project plans, timelines, and production schedules to stakeholders and senior partners. Provide regular, structured reporting on delivery status, priorities, risks, and budget performance. Lead project status meetings, drive decision-making, and adapt plans in response to changing priorities. Maintain clear project documentation and records. Workflow, Process & Operations Uphold and embed best-practice workflows across Creative, Operations, and Marketing teams. Take ownership of identifying opportunities to improve delivery processes, operational efficiency, and ways of working. Ensure workflows are clearly communicated, consistently applied, and adhered to across all assigned projects. Provide operational oversight of tools, technology, and system integrations supporting creative delivery. Brand & Quality Assurance Be accountable for ensuring all creative output meets brand standards, governance requirements, and quality expectations. Ensure creative teams are fully briefed and supported with accurate information, assets, and approvals. Oversee quality control across assets, approvals, and final delivery, intervening where standards are at risk. Any other duties as required. Areas of Accountability Senior Manager Production & Creative Operations Marketing Production and Operations Director, Experience and Professional Qualifications Required Proven experience operating as a Project, Production, or Operations Manager, with demonstrated ownership of delivery in a multi-territory production environment. Previous experience as a Creative Marketing Operations Project Manager/ Production Operations Manager experience in a well known international Brand Strong, practical understanding of end-to-end creative and operational production processes, with the ability to apply this knowledge to planning, risk management, and decision-making. Demonstrated experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously, with accountability for timelines, budgets, and stakeholders. Proven experience owning and managing budgets, including forecasting, and spend control. Strong organisational and leadership capability, with the ability to manage own workload and direct the work of others. Strong technical expertise (experience in post-production and traffic / asset management) Budgeting experience Proven people-management or team-leadership experience, including setting priorities, providing guidance, and supporting performance. Experience working with channel management systems and delivery platforms. Up to date knowledge of industry body regulations for media advertising, Broadcasting, Entertainment, Communications and Theatre Union (Bectu, Clearcast etc.) Proven experience of managing a team. Experience with DAMS and Adobe a plus A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with a track record of independent decision-making and taking ownership in fast-paced environment. Skills Required Exceptional time management & project management/organisational abilities Capable of working well under pressure and to tight deadlines Exceptional communication & people skills Excellent attention to detail Ability to comprehend basic legal documents and insurance requirements, Health and safety awareness Competencies Required Builds Relationships Communicates Effectively Inspires Creativity and Innovation Exhibits Professional Excellence Everybody is welcome Diversity and Inclusion Statement. PCR Digital "At PCR Digital, we are committed to ensuring that diversity, equity and inclusion play a role at all stages of our recruitment - it is important to us that our own company culture and the culture of our network is as varied and supportive as possible. We love people (it's why we do what we do), so, regardless of background, we welcome you to work with us or apply to any of our jobs if you feel that they are right for you."
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview Our Risk Advisory Services (RAS) team helps organisations understand, manage and respond to risk in an increasingly complex and fastmoving environment. We work with a diverse portfolio of clients across the commercial and not-for-profit sectors, providing assurance and advisory support that strengthens governance, enhances controls and drives better decision-making. As part of the team, you'll work on a wide range of internal audit, risk and advisory engagements, gaining exposure to different industries, business models and operating environments. You'll collaborate closely with colleagues across the firm, applying innovative approaches, data analytics and professional judgement to deliver insights that add real value for our clients. As a Senior Executive within Risk & Advisory Services (RAS), you will play an important role in delivering high quality internal audit, assurance and advisory services to our Public Sector clients. You will work as a senior member of engagement teams, taking responsibility for defined areas of delivery while collaborating closely with Managers, Senior Managers, Directors and Partners. You will be hands on in the execution of engagements, building strong technical capability, developing professional judgement, and supporting the effective delivery of engagements. Alongside this, you will act as a role model for junior team members, helping to build a high performing and collaborative team environment. You'll be someone with An inquisitive and proactive mindset, with the confidence to challenge constructively, think critically about risks and controls, and contribute ideas that enhance audit quality and ways of working. Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage professionally with clients and colleagues and to explain issues clearly. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to evaluate evidence, interpret data and support clear, well reasoned conclusions. Awareness of compliance, legislative and wider market issues relevant to client organisations, and the ability to consider these when identifying risks and audit findings. A recognised professional qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIA, CMIIA/MIIA, CCAB or equivalent), with relevant experience in risk management, internal audit and systems / controls testing. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Feb 16, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview Our Risk Advisory Services (RAS) team helps organisations understand, manage and respond to risk in an increasingly complex and fastmoving environment. We work with a diverse portfolio of clients across the commercial and not-for-profit sectors, providing assurance and advisory support that strengthens governance, enhances controls and drives better decision-making. As part of the team, you'll work on a wide range of internal audit, risk and advisory engagements, gaining exposure to different industries, business models and operating environments. You'll collaborate closely with colleagues across the firm, applying innovative approaches, data analytics and professional judgement to deliver insights that add real value for our clients. As a Senior Executive within Risk & Advisory Services (RAS), you will play an important role in delivering high quality internal audit, assurance and advisory services to our Public Sector clients. You will work as a senior member of engagement teams, taking responsibility for defined areas of delivery while collaborating closely with Managers, Senior Managers, Directors and Partners. You will be hands on in the execution of engagements, building strong technical capability, developing professional judgement, and supporting the effective delivery of engagements. Alongside this, you will act as a role model for junior team members, helping to build a high performing and collaborative team environment. You'll be someone with An inquisitive and proactive mindset, with the confidence to challenge constructively, think critically about risks and controls, and contribute ideas that enhance audit quality and ways of working. Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage professionally with clients and colleagues and to explain issues clearly. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to evaluate evidence, interpret data and support clear, well reasoned conclusions. Awareness of compliance, legislative and wider market issues relevant to client organisations, and the ability to consider these when identifying risks and audit findings. A recognised professional qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIA, CMIIA/MIIA, CCAB or equivalent), with relevant experience in risk management, internal audit and systems / controls testing. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Overview WE'RE SLEEK. IT'S GOOD TO MEET YOU. Founded in 2013 by Jennifer Davidson, we're an independently owned experience partner delivering world class events and experiences for some of the biggest brands, across the globe. We partner with forward-thinking, ambitious clients to create impact - whether for a product roadshow, a reimagined B2B conference, a global car launch, or a major industry exhibition. Our ambition is simple: to create human-first experiences that build communities, fuel innovation, spark collaboration, and unlock new opportunities for our clients. Our approach has earned us places on both The Sunday Times 100 Fastest Growing Company List () and the Business Leader Growth 500 list in 2025. We're also proud to be recognised as a 2025 Sunday Times and Campaign "Best Place to Work". These accolades reflect something we nurture; building success without compromising on people, purpose or standards. We call it 'growth without compromise'. WHO WE ARE Sleek is defined by a people-before-profit mindset. We celebrate individuality, set high standards and believe purposeful leadership and exceptional work go hand in hand. Everyone here is self-motivated, curious and committed to growing, regardless of seniority. We value people who take ownership, solve problems willingly, act on feedback, and are comfortable operating in a fast-moving, high-standards environment. Based in Wimbledon, our HQ is a bright, modern and collaborative space where people genuinely enjoy spending time sharing ideas, playlists, lunch breaks and visits from the office dogs. Being proudly OfficeByDesign, we work from our HQ four days a week with one work-from-home day, plus flexible core hours. This pattern is central to how we work. We know we learn and perform better when we're together - after all, our business is about bringing people together. Our structure has been consciously designed to enable growth and invest heavily in team development. You'll find Sleek a welcoming place for everyone, from those starting their careers to experienced specialists. We're committed to creating a community where you can do your best work and realise your potential. We also expect and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are here to make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process where needed - just let us know. Role Overview Our Client Experience Director is a senior role responsible for owning the end-to-end client journey, ensuring a consistent, high-quality experience that drives Sleek's commercial, strategic, and growth objectives. Combining strategic leadership with strong commercial acumen, the role oversees both the development of new business and the long-term success, retention, and expansion of existing client accounts. Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), you will lead strategically across your accounts, set and uphold standards, and act as Sleek's senior client ambassador. Working closely with growth, central services, and delivery teams, you will ensure client objectives are achieved, Sleek's reputation for excellence is strengthened, and commercial targets are met. You will also act as the senior escalation point for client issues when required. Responsibilities STRATEGIC ACCOUNT LEADERSHIP Own senior client relationships, long-term objectives, and commercial outcomes across assigned accounts, aligned with Sleek's wider client and growth strategy. Develop and deliver account plans that drive long-term value, retention, and growth. Lead strategic account reviews, using performance data and insights to identify opportunities for improvement and expansion. Represent Sleek at senior client meetings and key industry or client events as a brand ambassador. Drive innovation in client experience, ensuring Sleek remains ahead of industry trends and best practice. CLIENT EXPERIENCE & RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT Build and maintain trusted, senior-level client relationships, operating as a strategic advisor and primary escalation point. Maintain a deep understanding of each client's business, objectives, and success criteria. Oversee the full client journey, from onboarding through delivery and retention, ensuring a seamless and personalised experience. Personally lead key client satisfaction interviews and ensure feedback is actioned to improve future performance. NEW BUSINESS & ACCOUNT GROWTH Lead on written RFIs (organic and net new, where assigned) and act as senior client liaison during pitch processes, up to and including successful handover to delivery teams (although often net new clients will remain in your portfolio). Onboard new clients, ensuring commercial terms, expectations, and ways of working are clearly established. Identify and pursue organic growth opportunities within existing accounts, aiming to meet targets where and when they are set. COMMERCIAL & FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT Oversee forecasting, financial planning, and commercial reporting for client accounts (via Growth Manager), balancing service excellence with profitability. Lead client negotiations on contracts, KPIs, scopes, and reporting requirements. Monitor and report on account performance, retention, and growth, contributing to Board and KPI reporting. DELIVERY OVERSIGHT & OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE Ensure projects are set up for success with clear objectives, agreed scopes, realistic budgets, and aligned delivery teams. Maintain visibility of project progress and intervene to resolve risks, challenges, or client concerns when required. Ensure consistent use of Sleek's evaluation framework to define and measure success across projects. Attend post-project debriefs to capture learnings and improve future delivery. Collaborate with marketing to ensure timely development of case studies and supporting assets. DATA, MEASUREMENT & COMPLIANCE Ensure client data, reporting, and compliance requirements are maintained within Sleek systems (e.g. GM). Define success metrics, analyse performance data, and use insights to drive continuous improvement in client experience. In collaboration with the future COO, ensure compliance with procurement and governance expectations for large and multinational clients. OTHER Support and deliver internal training to embed a client-centric mindset and strengthen commercial and relationship management capability. Develop an understanding of team skillsets and recommend team compositions aligned to client needs. Proven track record of managing multiple client accounts in a service business, preferably with agency experience and a broad portfolio of clients A demonstrable understanding of, and creative approach to, client satisfaction, personalisation techniques and effective and enduring relationship management. Solid commercial reporting experience across a fast-paced portfolio of accounts with evidence of account growth and retention success. Dynamic approach with the ability to analyse a client's needs and adapt accordingly. Experience of delivering exceptional service to detail-oriented clients in a deadline-driven environment. Capable of process origination and rollout. A high level of communications skills with experience in C-Suite stakeholder liaison. An natural networker who can spot opportunities and reach the right audience effectively and secure internal client referrals. Ability to deliver engaging presentations and bring the creativity, values and work of Sleek to life. Literate in procurement practices and compliance expectations for large, multinational corporate clients Strong track record of successfully guiding project teams, including leading high-performing pitch teams Benefits Our benefits were created by Team Sleek to ensure they appeal to a wide range of individuals. Here is a taster of the types of things they include; 27 days holiday (plus UK public holidays). Additional days holiday for each year of service (capped at 3) Week-day birthdays off Charity day Pay Day early finish Fridays (15:00) Standard Pension Plan Fitness membership or gym contribution Tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, EV scheme Private health care (after 1 year's service) Learning and development programmes, including the Sleek Academy, new joiner buddies, and external coaching programme Company social events inc. weekly office drinks and annual company offsite Opportunity to experience new destinations through Fam Trips
Feb 16, 2026
Full time
Overview WE'RE SLEEK. IT'S GOOD TO MEET YOU. Founded in 2013 by Jennifer Davidson, we're an independently owned experience partner delivering world class events and experiences for some of the biggest brands, across the globe. We partner with forward-thinking, ambitious clients to create impact - whether for a product roadshow, a reimagined B2B conference, a global car launch, or a major industry exhibition. Our ambition is simple: to create human-first experiences that build communities, fuel innovation, spark collaboration, and unlock new opportunities for our clients. Our approach has earned us places on both The Sunday Times 100 Fastest Growing Company List () and the Business Leader Growth 500 list in 2025. We're also proud to be recognised as a 2025 Sunday Times and Campaign "Best Place to Work". These accolades reflect something we nurture; building success without compromising on people, purpose or standards. We call it 'growth without compromise'. WHO WE ARE Sleek is defined by a people-before-profit mindset. We celebrate individuality, set high standards and believe purposeful leadership and exceptional work go hand in hand. Everyone here is self-motivated, curious and committed to growing, regardless of seniority. We value people who take ownership, solve problems willingly, act on feedback, and are comfortable operating in a fast-moving, high-standards environment. Based in Wimbledon, our HQ is a bright, modern and collaborative space where people genuinely enjoy spending time sharing ideas, playlists, lunch breaks and visits from the office dogs. Being proudly OfficeByDesign, we work from our HQ four days a week with one work-from-home day, plus flexible core hours. This pattern is central to how we work. We know we learn and perform better when we're together - after all, our business is about bringing people together. Our structure has been consciously designed to enable growth and invest heavily in team development. You'll find Sleek a welcoming place for everyone, from those starting their careers to experienced specialists. We're committed to creating a community where you can do your best work and realise your potential. We also expect and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are here to make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process where needed - just let us know. Role Overview Our Client Experience Director is a senior role responsible for owning the end-to-end client journey, ensuring a consistent, high-quality experience that drives Sleek's commercial, strategic, and growth objectives. Combining strategic leadership with strong commercial acumen, the role oversees both the development of new business and the long-term success, retention, and expansion of existing client accounts. Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), you will lead strategically across your accounts, set and uphold standards, and act as Sleek's senior client ambassador. Working closely with growth, central services, and delivery teams, you will ensure client objectives are achieved, Sleek's reputation for excellence is strengthened, and commercial targets are met. You will also act as the senior escalation point for client issues when required. Responsibilities STRATEGIC ACCOUNT LEADERSHIP Own senior client relationships, long-term objectives, and commercial outcomes across assigned accounts, aligned with Sleek's wider client and growth strategy. Develop and deliver account plans that drive long-term value, retention, and growth. Lead strategic account reviews, using performance data and insights to identify opportunities for improvement and expansion. Represent Sleek at senior client meetings and key industry or client events as a brand ambassador. Drive innovation in client experience, ensuring Sleek remains ahead of industry trends and best practice. CLIENT EXPERIENCE & RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT Build and maintain trusted, senior-level client relationships, operating as a strategic advisor and primary escalation point. Maintain a deep understanding of each client's business, objectives, and success criteria. Oversee the full client journey, from onboarding through delivery and retention, ensuring a seamless and personalised experience. Personally lead key client satisfaction interviews and ensure feedback is actioned to improve future performance. NEW BUSINESS & ACCOUNT GROWTH Lead on written RFIs (organic and net new, where assigned) and act as senior client liaison during pitch processes, up to and including successful handover to delivery teams (although often net new clients will remain in your portfolio). Onboard new clients, ensuring commercial terms, expectations, and ways of working are clearly established. Identify and pursue organic growth opportunities within existing accounts, aiming to meet targets where and when they are set. COMMERCIAL & FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT Oversee forecasting, financial planning, and commercial reporting for client accounts (via Growth Manager), balancing service excellence with profitability. Lead client negotiations on contracts, KPIs, scopes, and reporting requirements. Monitor and report on account performance, retention, and growth, contributing to Board and KPI reporting. DELIVERY OVERSIGHT & OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE Ensure projects are set up for success with clear objectives, agreed scopes, realistic budgets, and aligned delivery teams. Maintain visibility of project progress and intervene to resolve risks, challenges, or client concerns when required. Ensure consistent use of Sleek's evaluation framework to define and measure success across projects. Attend post-project debriefs to capture learnings and improve future delivery. Collaborate with marketing to ensure timely development of case studies and supporting assets. DATA, MEASUREMENT & COMPLIANCE Ensure client data, reporting, and compliance requirements are maintained within Sleek systems (e.g. GM). Define success metrics, analyse performance data, and use insights to drive continuous improvement in client experience. In collaboration with the future COO, ensure compliance with procurement and governance expectations for large and multinational clients. OTHER Support and deliver internal training to embed a client-centric mindset and strengthen commercial and relationship management capability. Develop an understanding of team skillsets and recommend team compositions aligned to client needs. Proven track record of managing multiple client accounts in a service business, preferably with agency experience and a broad portfolio of clients A demonstrable understanding of, and creative approach to, client satisfaction, personalisation techniques and effective and enduring relationship management. Solid commercial reporting experience across a fast-paced portfolio of accounts with evidence of account growth and retention success. Dynamic approach with the ability to analyse a client's needs and adapt accordingly. Experience of delivering exceptional service to detail-oriented clients in a deadline-driven environment. Capable of process origination and rollout. A high level of communications skills with experience in C-Suite stakeholder liaison. An natural networker who can spot opportunities and reach the right audience effectively and secure internal client referrals. Ability to deliver engaging presentations and bring the creativity, values and work of Sleek to life. Literate in procurement practices and compliance expectations for large, multinational corporate clients Strong track record of successfully guiding project teams, including leading high-performing pitch teams Benefits Our benefits were created by Team Sleek to ensure they appeal to a wide range of individuals. Here is a taster of the types of things they include; 27 days holiday (plus UK public holidays). Additional days holiday for each year of service (capped at 3) Week-day birthdays off Charity day Pay Day early finish Fridays (15:00) Standard Pension Plan Fitness membership or gym contribution Tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, EV scheme Private health care (after 1 year's service) Learning and development programmes, including the Sleek Academy, new joiner buddies, and external coaching programme Company social events inc. weekly office drinks and annual company offsite Opportunity to experience new destinations through Fam Trips
