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Senior Finance Manager - ManufacturingAshford, Kent£Competitive + Car Allowance + Bonus + Healthcare + Generous Pension + Life Assurance + Share save Scheme + Holiday PurchaseVitae Financial Recruitment have been mandated to support this leading FTSE listed business in the search for a Senior Finance Manager (Site Finance Manager) to join their flagship, highly automated 'Smart' manufacturing facility in Ashford. This is a high-profile, site-facing role within a business undergoing significant capital investment, offering the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping operational and financial performance at a site employing over 400 staff.Working in close partnership with the Senior Leadership Team, you will act as a true business partner to the site, providing clear financial insight to support operational and strategic decision making. This role requires a proactive, driven and autonomous individual who can seamlessly integrate into the leadership team, influence non-finance stakeholders and drive performance improvements across the facility.The role forms part of the Supply Chain Finance structure and will oversee day-to-day financial control, reporting and forecasting cycles, while providing in-depth analysis to improve site performance. You will play a key role in ensuring robust financial governance, supporting operational initiatives and delivering meaningful insight to drive cost control, productivity and margin improvement.This varied position spans Financial Control, Performance Reporting, Financial Planning, Costing, Investment Appraisals and Decision Support.Key Responsibilities:- Business partner the Site Leadership Team, including the Factory General Manager and senior operational stakeholders- Oversee site financial control including overheads, labour, volumes, stock and standard cost variances- Deliver weekly and monthly performance reporting, forecasts and KPIs to site and divisional leadership- Lead month-end close activities and provide clear variance analysis vs. budget and forecast- Prepare and present site budgets and forecasts, ensuring robustness and operational ownership- Review volume, labour and stock forecasting, highlighting risks and opportunitiesManage product costing activities, including COGS analysis and margin impact assessments- Provide detailed product costing analysis and support evaluation of operational initiatives- Support capital investment decisions through cost-benefit analysis and financial modelling- Drive cost reduction initiatives through proactive challenge and collaboration with operations- Provide ad-hoc analysis, modelling and project support to support strategic decision making- Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies and audit requirements- Lead and develop on-site finance support (Management Accountant)- Act as an integral member of the Site Leadership Team contributing to overall site performanceWe are looking for the following:- Fully qualified accountant - CIMA, ACCA or ACA- Likely background within Manufacturing / Engineering / Supply Chain or similar environment- Strong understanding of standard costing, site finance and operational performance drivers- Proven experience across Financial Control, Reporting, Planning and Analysis- Demonstrable business partnering experience with senior financial and non-financial stakeholders- Strong analytical capability with the ability to translate data into actionable insight- Experience supporting investment appraisals and operational decision making- Advanced Excel skills are essential and previous SAP (or similar ERP) would be highly desirable- Self-motivated, proactive and comfortable operating in a fast-paced manufacturing environmentPlease apply using the link or email you CV to AGY - Vitae Financial RecruitmentWe Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration

Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by our Surrey based client to recruit for a Supply Chain Compliance Manager. Responsibilities: Lead, manage, coach, and mentor the Supply Chain Compliance Team (5x Coordinators) to ensure high performance, accuracy, and consistency. Oversee the onboarding and pre-qualification of all consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers. Ensure all supply chain partners are verified as competent, meeting our standards and all current legal, regulatory, and H&S requirements. Maintain and continuously improve the supply chain database and associated compliance records. Provide specialist analysis and judgement when reviewing technical documentation, insurances, accreditations, RAMS, and statutory evidence. Support the delivery of our compliance strategy, which sits under the Supply Chain Systems function. Liaise with operational, SHEQ, and commercial teams to ensure only fully compliant partners are utilised across projects and frameworks. Identify risks or gaps within supply chain compliance and implement appropriate corrective actions or escalation. Contribute to internal audits, external accreditations, and supply chain performance reviews. Qualifications Strong experience in a construction, compliance, procurement, or supply chain governance role. Proven ability to lead teams, manage workloads, delegate effectively, and drive performance. High-level analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex compliance information. Strong understanding of construction-related competency frameworks, accreditations, and legal requirements. Methodical, organised, and confident in making sound, evidence-based decisions. Excellent communicator able to influence internal teams and external partners 51214DHR1 INDPRO The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.

Your new company A leading organisation within a complex engineering and manufacturing environment is seeking a Subcontracts Manager / Commercial Specialist to support the delivery of critical programmes. Working within a cross-functional team, this job will take ownership of subcontractor selection, commercial governance, and performance management to ensure successful project outcomes. Your new role Developing subcontract requirements and managing subcontractor selection in collaboration with engineering and project teams Managing all subcontract documentation, data, and reporting accurately and to agreed timelines Negotiating subcontract terms, pricing, and contractual agreements, resolving conflicts and ensuring full compliance Ensuring adherence to contractual obligations, including payments, claims, warranties, and contract amendments Proactively managing subcontractor performance against cost, schedule, quality, and KPI requirements Managing subcontract variations, minimising commercial and delivery impacts through clear communication Identifying and mitigating emerging risks, including those within subcontractors' supply chains Building strong working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure a coordinated interface with subcontractors Undertaking occasional travel to supplier sites within the UK and overseas What you'll need to succeed Experience in subcontract, project, and/or commercial management roles Proven ability to develop and negotiate complex contracts with customers or suppliers Track record of successfully delivering major subcontract obligations Background within complex engineering or manufacturing environments (ideally defence and/or aerospace sectors) Relevant qualifications such as a degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a commercial discipline, or a professional procurement or project management certification Knowledge of mechanical, electromechanical, or optical commodities Eligibility for security clearance What you'll get in return The overall package is up to £72K with additional benefits such as enhanced pension contributions, Share Schemes, CIPS Development and professional development.You'll join a technically advanced organisation delivering complex programmes, offering exposure to high-value subcontracts, senior stakeholder engagement, and opportunities for long-term professional development. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Job Title: Responsible Individual Specialism: Children's Residential Care Location: London, UK Salary: £80,000.00 annually Type: Full-time or Part-time We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Responsible Individual to join our team in London, UK. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive environment dedicated to improving the lives of children and young people in residential care. We pride ourselves on maintaining high standards and a nurturing culture that promotes professional growth and development. In this vital role, you will earn a competitive salary of £80,000.00 annually. You will also have the flexibility to work full time or part time, which is just one of the many perks of this position. Perks and benefits: Work flexibility: Enjoy full-time or part-time options to support your work-life balance. Professional development: Access comprehensive programmes to enhance your skills and career progression. Supportive environment: Join a collaborative and innovative team culture. Employee wellness: Benefit from wellness programmes designed to support your health and wellbeing. What you will do: Act as the statutory Responsible Individual under the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, ensuring full regulatory compliance and readiness for Ofsted inspection. Provide strategic oversight and governance across multiple children's homes, monitoring quality of care, safeguarding, and performance. Line manage and support Registered Managers, ensuring effective leadership, staffing, and service delivery within each home. Lead on safeguarding and risk management, ensuring robust responses to incidents, allegations, and regulatory concerns. Person Specification Qualifications: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (Children and Young People) or equivalent Relevant professional qualification in social care (desirable) Evidence of continued professional development Registration and Compliance: In-depth knowledge of Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Care Standards Act 2000, and safeguarding and Ofsted frameworks Enhanced DBS clearance Key Skills: Strong strategic leadership and governance capability Advanced knowledge of children's residential care and safeguarding Ability to oversee multiple services and drive quality improvement Excellent stakeholder management and regulatory engagement skills Strong analytical and decision-making ability Experience: Significant experience within children's residential care, ideally at Registered Manager or senior leadership level Experience managing or overseeing multiple homes or services Proven track record of achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes Experience working with local authorities and regulatory bodies London offers a vibrant and dynamic backdrop for your career. With its rich history, diverse cultural scene, and endless opportunities for personal and professional growth, it's a fantastic place to live and work. Join us and make a difference in one of the world's most exciting cities. Working with Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an 'Excellent' rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience. Apply now to join the Responsible Individual team in London and take the next step in your career with Sanctuary Personnel.

Senior Divisional Facilities Manager - Caretech Childrens Services, Education CareTech Group- Estates & Facilities About CareTech and Cambian CareTech Group provide specialist Education / residential care across the UK. We support some of the most vulnerable young people in our communities. Our Schools exist to provide safe, stable and nurturing environments where children and young people can recover, develop and thrive. For the children in our care, the quality of the physical environment is not a 'nice to have' - it is fundamental. Our estates must be compliant, safe and resilient, but also warm, homely and dignified. Put simply: we should feel comfortable placing our own children in these environments. Role purpose The Senior Divisional Facilities Manager will lead the estates function for the Children's residential division (44 Sites). The postholder is accountable for statutory compliance, health and safety (premises), property condition, service continuity and the overall quality of the estate across a multi-site portfolio. The role provides divisional leadership to Regional Facilities Managers (RFMs 3Nr. & Maintenance Operatives 46. Nr) and works in close partnership with Principals, Regional Operations Managers and senior leadership (including Managing Directors) to ensure that standards are consistently achieved and sustained. Reporting lines Responsible to Director of Facilities / Group Estates Leadership (as applicable) Group Executive Director - Childrens services Direct reports Regional Facilities Managers (RFMs) and any divisional estates support roles Key interfaces Home Managers, Regional Operations Managers, Quality/Compliance, Finance, Procurement, Contractors/Suppliers On-Call Participates in an on- call Rota (e.g., one week in every Fifteen) to support critical incidents and business continuity Extraordinary days every day Registered address: Parkview, 82 Oxford Road, Uxbridge UB8 1UX Registered no. Key accountabilities This is a leadership role. Success is measured through safe compliance, quality of environments, predictable delivery and high-performing teams. The postholder will: Lead and develop the divisional estates operating model: cadence, standards, escalation routes and performance rhythm.Create a culture of 'right first time' delivery, where safety, quality and dignity are non-negotiable.Set clear expectations for RFMs and hold accountability through coaching, field leadership and structured performance management. 1.Statutory compliance, health and safety, and risk Act as the senior premises professional for the division, ensuring all sites are safe, compliant and fit for purpose.Own the divisional compliance position across statutory requirements (e.g., fire safety actions, water hygiene/legionella controls, asbestos management, gas and electrical safety, lifting equipment where applicable) and ensure robust evidence trails.Commission, review and drive closure of audits, inspections and risk assessments; ensure actions are prioritised by risk and closed to a defined quality standard.Provide decisive incident response leadership (e.g., floods, alarm activations, heating failures), implementing immediate controls and directing permanent remediation. 2.Quality of environment and customer experience Drive consistent, high-quality standards for repair, decoration, cleanliness and presentation so homes are safe and genuinely homely.Work with Operations to understand the lived experience of children and staff, ensuring estates solutions support safeguarding, privacy and dignity.Introduce and enforce divisional standards/specifications that reduce repeat failures and raise 3.CAFM system leadership and reactive maintenance control Take divisional ownership of the CAFM system (including job logging governance, triage, prioritisation and closure quality).Ensure RFMs and teams are using the system correctly: accurate categories, appropriate priorities, strong descriptions, and evidence on completion.Implement controls to prevent aged backlogs and repeat callouts; ensure jobs are closed properly with clear resolution notes and supporting evidence where required.Use CAFM data to drive performance: reactive ageing, first-time fix rates, repeat defects, contractor performance and compliance KPIs. 4.Planned works, projects and capital programme (CapEx) Build, maintain and deliver a rolling programme of planned works and property improvement, aligned to risk reduction and service needs.Develop clear scopes and high-level specifications; obtain competitive quotations/tenders in line with procurement policy.Control project delivery end-to-end: scope, programme, cost, quality, commissioning, handover, defects and warranties.Contribute to strategic asset planning and annual CapEx budgeting, prioritising based on risk, compliance, condition and operational impact. 5.Commercial management and budget control Own divisional R&M and CapEx budget governance, forecasting and cost-to-complete reporting.Maintain strong variation control and challenge scope creep; ensure value for money and whole-life cost thinking.Work closely with Finance and Procurement to ensure correct coding, approvals and a clean audit trail. Provide clear, board-ready reporting to senior leadership (including Managing Directors) on compliance, performance, key risks, projects and spend.Represent the estates function professionally with regulators, inspectors, external agencies and visitors where premises matters arise. 7.People leadership, capability and performance Line manage RFMs and relevant estates staff: objectives, supervision, coaching and development.Build a divisional capability plan (skills matrix, training plan, competency checks) covering technical triage, compliance awareness and leadership behaviours.Measure and manage staff KPIs (quality of close-outs, responsiveness, compliance closure rates, stakeholder feedback, budget discipline).Promote a culture of accountability, learning and continuous improvement; manage underperformance fairly and promptly. Performance measures (examples)The role will be measured on a balanced scorecard. Typical divisional KPIs include: Statutory compliance: PPM completion rate; overdue statutory items; audit action closure (by risk rating).Fire safety: FRA action closure times; fire door and compartmentation remediation progress (where applicable).R

Commercial Manager Location: London (Hybrid - minimum 3 days in the office)Contract Type: Full-time, PermanentSalary: Competitive + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Freedom has an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Manager (Project Commercial Lead) to take commercial responsibility for a major c£190m project in London. This key role will provide strategic commercial leadership, governance, and reporting, working closely with senior leadership and managing a commercial team delivering one of Freedom's largest projects. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Lead all commercial activities across a high-value (£190m) project, ensuring robust commercial governance and compliance. Manage and develop a team of Senior Quantity Surveyors and Quantity Surveyors, ensuring consistent commercial standards. Lead NEC3/NEC4 contract administration, risk management, change control and compensation events. Oversee subcontractor procurement, negotiation, contract management and final accounts. Produce accurate CVRs and commercial reports for the Senior Leadership Team.Provide strategic commercial insight, supporting accurate forecasting, cost control and financial risk management.Ensure commercial processes align with Freedom policies, procedures and project governance.Support programme delivery through effective collaboration with project, engineering and operational teams.Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships through professional communication and commercial integrity. What We're Looking For: Essential: Strong experience in commercial management or senior quantity surveying roles. Strong NEC3/NEC4 contract experience. Demonstrable experience leading a commercial team of 5+ SQS/QS. Experience producing and presenting CVRs and reporting to Senior Leadership. BSc/MSc in Quantity Surveying or a related commercial discipline. Desirable: RICS or equivalent professional membership. Civils or groundworks project experience. Benefits: Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes Personal development programme Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

The Tax Manager will oversee tax compliance, planning, and reporting within the retail industry, ensuring adherence to regulations and optimising tax strategies. Based near Basingstoke, this permanent position offers an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional to contribute to a growing organisation. Client Details This is a well-established organisation, recognised for its commitment to operational excellence and innovative strategies. They provide an excellent platform for individuals looking to advance their careers in a supportive and professional environment. Description Preparation of UK corporation tax returns and management of outsourced compliance as required, and working on the Group's IFRS and UK FRS101 tax reporting; Assisting in the planning & implementation of a range of projects including transfer pricing design and documentation, R&D claims and other ad hoc projects; Work on the Group's response to new developments and reporting across Europe; Support in the preparation and update of governance and risk documents , and involvement in the preparation and maintenance of the group's tax strategy, policies and training; Assist in other tax areas including withholding tax, employment taxes and VAT; Keeping up to date with developments in the tax space so the business is aware of the impact of any new requirements, including through training and continuous review of the policies, processes and systems used for tax reporting across the region. Profile A successful Tax Manager should have: A recognised qualification in accountancy or tax (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CTA). Proven experience in corporate tax compliance and planning. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail. Excellent knowledge of tax regulations and practices. Effective communication skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders. Job Offer Competitive salary range between £70,000 and £92,500 per annum. Attractive benefits package, including a company car and 25 days of annual leave. Opportunity to work in a professional and supportive environment. Challenging role within ta dynamic team. Take the next step in your career by applying for this exciting Tax Manager role

Lead PMO Analyst Walton Park Personal Contract (dependent on skills and qualifications) Full-time Joint-contribution pension from 6% (12% total) - Enhanced maternity & family leave - Life assurance - HolidayPlus - Virtual GP & Employee Assistance Programme plus retail and leisure discounts & many more. REQ5628 The Lead PMO Analyst plays a critical role in supporting financial governance, cost control, and performance tracking across IT delivery programs and projects. This role bridges the gap between finance and delivery, ensuring that financial insights drive informed decision-making and that delivery teams operate within budgetary constraints. We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses. Every role, whether in the office or on the front line, plays a key part in this mission. Here's how you will contribute Provides financial leadership across the IT portfolio, offering robust challenge, assurance and insight to Programme Managers and senior stakeholders. Support budgeting cycles and maintain rolling forecasts with variance analysis across IT projects Align financial plans with delivery milestones in collaboration with project managers and delivery leads Monitor costs vs. budget across resources, software, infrastructure, and third-party services Produce financial reports, dashboards, and insights while identifying risks and cost-saving opportunities Ensure compliance with financial controls, procurement policies, audits, and approval processes Act as the authoritative finance liaison for IT delivery, ensuring data integrity across systems and continuously improving reporting and controls. What you will need Proven financial analysis experience within PMO or IT delivery environments Strong knowledge of project accounting, cost tracking, and financial governance Advanced Excel skills with experience in financial modelling and reporting tools Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall delivery frameworks and their financial impact Experience using ERP systems and project portfolio management tools Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; CIMA, ACCA, or PMP advantageous Strong communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills Detail-oriented, collaborative, and driven, with the ability to lead, influence, and take initiative Not sure you meet every requirement? Research shows some people - particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At SGN, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. If this role interests you but you're not sure you tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you. You might be just who we're looking for - now or in the future. Why SGN? SGN leads pioneering research and development for a energy system. Our innovative technologies are transforming the gas industry while keeping people safe and warm. We are an award-winning employer, including CCA Gold Awards for Great Places to Work and Inclusivity and Accessibility , and a proud Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant. If you require any accommodations or support during the application process, reach out to us. We're here to help ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for everyone.

The role will lead internal controls across all areas including cash and inventory, own revenue recognition governance, and act as the market lead for compliance. The objective is not just control adherence, but to make controls understood, effective, and operationally embedded. Client Details Michael Page is partnering on an Exclusive basis with an International FMCG business based in Richmond who are recruiting for a Controls, Compliance and Risk Manager due to company growth Description As the Controls, Compliance and Risk Manager based in Richmond you will be responsible for The role will lead internal controls across all areas including cash and inventory, own revenue recognition governance, and act as the market lead for compliance. The objective is not just control adherence, but to make controls understood, effective, and operationally embedded. Beyond the specific responsibilities outlined, this role carries an overarching commitment to bring the company values to everyday life, leading by example and embedding these principles in how we work, how we partner, and how we deliver impact. Internal Controls Ownership & Transformation Own and enhance the end-to-end internal control framework across the business Lead remediation of audit findings (40+ high / 20+ low) with pace, structure and clear accountability Design and implement scalable, fit-for-purpose controls across Finance, Retail and Commercial functions Ensure controls are practical, proportionate, and embedded into day-to-day operations Audit Leadership (Internal & External) Act as primary point of contact for internal and external audit Lead audit planning, execution and follow-up actions Drive a step-change in audit outcomes, targeting sustainable elimination of repeat findings Provide clear visibility of control status and risk exposure to senior leadership Influence senior stakeholders to take ownership of risks and controls Internal Controls Ownership & Transformation Own and enhance the end-to-end internal control framework across the business Lead remediation of audit findings with pace, structure and clear accountability Design and implement scalable, fit-for-purpose controls across Finance, Retail and Commercial Ensure controls are practical, proportionate, and embedded into day-to-day operations Revenue Recognition Governance Take ownership of revenue recognition policy, governance and controls Transition responsibility from Commercial Finance into a controlled, independent framework Ensure compliance with accounting standards and consistency across all revenue streams Partner with Commercial teams to ensure controls do not hinder but strengthen decision-making Retail Controls & Loss Prevention Own the control environment across Retail, including cash handling, stock management and shrinkage Lead loss prevention strategy and initiatives Identify systemic risks and implement preventative controls, not just detective ones Work closely with Retail Operations to embed accountability and discipline Compliance & LICS Leadership Act as Compliance Champion for the UK market Act as LICs champion for the UK market: Own and lead the LICS framework, ensuring full compliance and timely certification Drive awareness and understanding of compliance requirements across the organisation Ensure regulatory and internal policy adherence is consistently maintained Escalate compliance and LICs issues to Head of financial Control and CFO in a timely way Process & Controls Documentation Lead documentation of key processes and controls across the business Ensure robust control design for new systems (e.g. TPM implementation), including pre- and post-go-live assurance Standardise documentation and ensure it remains live and relevant Build a sustainable framework, not a one-off exercise Risk Management & Culture Embed a proactive risk management mindset across the business Move the organisation from reactive audit response to forward-looking risk identification Develop and deliver training and communication to make controls "live and breathing" Influence senior stakeholders to take ownership of risks and controls Team Leadership Build, lead and develop a high-performing controls and compliance team (up to 3) Set clear expectations, priorities and delivery standards Create a culture of accountability, pace and continuous improvement Profile Qualified accountant (ACA / CA or equivalent) Strong background in audit, internal controls, or risk (Big 4 or equivalent highly desirable) Demonstrated ownership of audit processes and remediation programmes Strong understanding of revenue recognition and financial control principles Experience in FMCG and/or Retail environments (cash & inventory exposure) would be beneficial but not essential Experience implementing or enhancing compliance frameworks (e.g. SOX, LICS or equivalent) would be an advantage Ideally experience supporting or controlling system implementations (e.g. TPM or ERP) but not essential Builder mindset - creates structure where little exists, not reliant on legacy frameworks Job Offer Salary £70,000 - £75,000 Bonus of up to 17% Pension - Matched contribution + 2% Private Healthcare 25 days holiday Hybrid Working - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home Gym Free Parking

Imperial Recruitment Group are delighted to announce that we are working a long established organisation to recruit for a Sales & Proposals Director in Adlington on a permanent basis. LOCATION: Hybrid - Adlington SALARY: Competitive (Depending on Experience) HOURS: General office hours (Mon -Fri) JOB OVERVIEW: The Sales & Proposals Director provides leadership and is responsible for the sales pipeline and business development activities, along with proposal management of the bid team to ensure that the generation and active progression of opportunities is significant enough to support and achieve the booking and sales targets. The role is responsible for developing and implementing tools and processes that aid the progress of business development into new business sectors, manage sales pipeline producing accurate forecasting tools and reports for business planning, highlight and manage risk at the front end of all opportunities, generate accurate costing material that is in conjunction with other departments ensuring high throughput of enquiries and effective and efficient handover. The Sales and Proposals Director must effectively communicate the vision of the business, driving accountability, ownership, and measured performance. Translating the overarching business deliverables into clearly defined KPIs. You'll be supported with personalised on the job training, coaching, mentoring and twice-yearly development and performance reviews to help maintain & develop your contributions and competence. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Present and chair meetings with senior representatives from all customers to ensure that our offer is well received and understood, giving the company the best chances of success. Accountable for all sales negotiations and discussions with customers, ensuring that risk, commercial and contractual obligations are accounted for and that safeguard the business. Accountable for reporting weekly & monthly sales pipeline, forecasting and hot opportunities to the Managing Director, including agreed metrics, Go/Get probability, close dates, project timings, resource allocation, Cost, Cashflow, Scope, Risk. Provide sales direction for the business through detailed business development and analysis of markets to ensure sustainability. Drive best practice techniques within the sales and proposals teams. Accountable for all sales activities to ensure that the business has a healthy pipeline of opportunities supporting the financial targets set. Accountable for successfully achieving the sales and booking targets set by group. Accountable for the management, governance and reporting of monthly sales and proposals performance to the Managing Director, including agreed metrics, OTD of bids, forecast reports, pipeline status. Ensures 100% compliance and governance with business policy and procedures. Contributing to the implementation and then ongoing compliance with quality systems to ISO standards and 45001, or equivalent, including planning, preparation, and participation of external audits. Drive continuous improvement strategies with the Senior sales and proposals personnel along with other key stakeholders: process improvement, costing sheet progression, cost reductions, sales material, standardisation of conveyors. Provide effective support for the Sales and proposals team, ensuring technical and commercial support is available as required to ensure all proposals are sufficiently reviewed, approved and achievable, in line with the proposals process. Work with fellow Directors driving collaborative strategies for the group relating to standardisation of policy, process and systems and shared resources. Drive strategy for best practice across all areas of the business, providing leadership, mentoring and guidance to the management team. Develop the Sales and Proposals teams to be more commercially aware of opportunities for competitive advantages, strategic positioning, high risk potentials so that mitigation or reduction measures can be implemented. Minimum Requirements: Demonstrable experience within Material Handling, Construction or / and Structural Steel industries Degree qualified in a technical or business management discipline Experience in a technical sales management role Experience in either a technical sales or proposal management position Experience of owning sales targets, forecasting and pipeline management Critical and analytical thinker, sound decision maker, assertive Able to mentor/lead management teams effectively Experience and understanding of heavy engineering and/or material handling products/processes Strong people management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and with attention to detail Highly organised and able to prioritise workload in a multidisciplinary environment Ability to project strategy clearly, setting goals and objectives for Managers/Senior Managers Experience of presenting up to board level / senior level clients Exceptional leadership, visible, approachable, and with consistency across all business areas Adhere to the business's core values through working relationships, attitude, and behaviour Ability to travel to clients' sites when necessary For more information on this opportunity please feel free to contact the retained recruitment partner Adam Pearson at Imperial Recruitment Group. Imperial Recruitment Group is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.

The Body Shop The Body Shop has been here since 1976 and we're not going anywhere. There's never been a more exciting time to join us, with a range of fantastic opportunities now available. We're looking for fellow pioneers of ethical beauty who are keen to drive our business in the UK and around the world. If that sounds like you, we'd love you to join us as we embark on our next chapter. The Body Shop is committed to generating positive economic, social and environmental impact. We're fighting for what we believe in now more than ever. No holding back. Breaking the mould has always come naturally to us, and we need someone who's not afraid to mix things up. Your role in a nutshell The Cloud Manager (Azure) is responsible for the governance, security, and operational management of the organisation's Microsoft Azure cloud platform. The role ensures Azure services are secure, cost-effective, well-architected, and aligned with company standards, while maintaining strong operational integration with Infrastructure and Security teams. This is a 12 month fixed-term role that combines leadership, operational ownership, and selective hands-on technical involvement, ensuring Azure delivers ongoing business value. More about the role Azure Governance, Security & Cost Optimisation Oversee Azure cloud governance , ensuring alignment with company standards, security policies, and compliance requirements Drive cost optimisation and best practices across Azure environments Ensure appropriate controls for identity, access, security, monitoring, and compliance Maintain oversight of Azure standards, policies, and operating procedures Azure Platform & Landing Zones Ensure Azure Landing Zones and associated workflows are designed, built, and maintained to a high technical and security standard Deliver and maintain a secure Azure operating model Ensure consistency, resilience, and scalability across Azure environments Operational Leadership & Incident Management Lead and coordinate Major Incident response relating to Azure and associated cloud services Act as a senior escalation point for complex platform issues Drive post-incident reviews, root cause analysis, and service improvements Vendor & Service Management Provide a high standard of vendor and service management Manage relationships with Microsoft and third-party suppliers Ensure services meet agreed SLAs, security expectations, and value-for-money objectives Lead service reviews and escalation activities Strategic Alignment & Stakeholder Engagement Work proactively with Infrastructure and Security Operations teams to ensure strong alignment Ensure cloud platform capabilities support operational and security requirements Act as a key point of contact for Azure platform matters across the organisation Architecture & Technical Assurance Provide Azure architectural review and validation for new and existing solutions Ensure designs meet standards for security, performance, resilience, and operability Act as a design authority for Azure platform changes Change, Projects & Continuous Improvement Manage project and BAU change from design through build and transition to operations Drive cloud projects and value-add improvements to the Azure platform Ensure changes follow agreed governance, risk, and change management processes Hands-On Technical Support (When Required) Provide 3rd-line support as required for: Azure RBAC Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) Microsoft 365 administration Licence management and optimisation Support complex troubleshooting and configuration activities What we look for Essential Proven experience managing Azure cloud environments Strong knowledge of Azure governance, security, and cost optimisation Experience designing or operating Azure Landing Zones Experience leading major incident management in a production environment Strong vendor and service management experience Experience managing technical change across projects and BAU Desirable Azure certifications AZ-900, as a minimum and ITIL 4 or higher. Experience in regulated or security-focused environments Personal Attributes Proactive, delivery-focused, and improvement-driven Calm and authoritative during high-impact incidents Able to operate at both strategic and hands-on technical levels Strong communicator with technical and non-technical stakeholders Benefits As well as a competitive salary, here are just a few of the rewards that you can look forward to if you join us: a 6% non-contributory pension plan, 23 days holiday, 50% staff discount and access to product sample sales, access to Perks at Work, our online shopping channel with exclusive deals & discounts, as well as LOVE money to spend on your wellbeing and personal development.

Imperial Recruitment Group are delighted to announce that we are working a long established organisation to recruit for a Sales & Proposals Director in Sunderland on a permanent basis. LOCATION: Remote - Sunderland SALARY: Competitive (Depending on Experience) HOURS: General office hours (Mon -Fri) JOB OVERVIEW: The Sales & Proposals Director provides leadership and is responsible for the sales pipeline and business development activities, along with proposal management of the bid team to ensure that the generation and active progression of opportunities is significant enough to support and achieve the booking and sales targets. The role is responsible for developing and implementing tools and processes that aid the progress of business development into new business sectors, manage sales pipeline producing accurate forecasting tools and reports for business planning, highlight and manage risk at the front end of all opportunities, generate accurate costing material that is in conjunction with other departments ensuring high throughput of enquiries and effective and efficient handover. The Sales and Proposals Director must effectively communicate the vision of the business, driving accountability, ownership, and measured performance. Translating the overarching business deliverables into clearly defined KPIs. You'll be supported with personalised on the job training, coaching, mentoring and twice-yearly development and performance reviews to help maintain & develop your contributions and competence. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Present and chair meetings with senior representatives from all customers to ensure that our offer is well received and understood, giving the company the best chances of success. Accountable for all sales negotiations and discussions with customers, ensuring that risk, commercial and contractual obligations are accounted for and that safeguard the business. Accountable for reporting weekly & monthly sales pipeline, forecasting and hot opportunities to the Managing Director, including agreed metrics, Go/Get probability, close dates, project timings, resource allocation, Cost, Cashflow, Scope, Risk. Provide sales direction for the business through detailed business development and analysis of markets to ensure sustainability. Drive best practice techniques within the sales and proposals teams. Accountable for all sales activities to ensure that the business has a healthy pipeline of opportunities supporting the financial targets set. Accountable for successfully achieving the sales and booking targets set by group. Accountable for the management, governance and reporting of monthly sales and proposals performance to the Managing Director, including agreed metrics, OTD of bids, forecast reports, pipeline status. Ensures 100% compliance and governance with business policy and procedures. Contributing to the implementation and then ongoing compliance with quality systems to ISO standards and 45001, or equivalent, including planning, preparation, and participation of external audits. Drive continuous improvement strategies with the Senior sales and proposals personnel along with other key stakeholders: process improvement, costing sheet progression, cost reductions, sales material, standardisation of conveyors. Provide effective support for the Sales and proposals team, ensuring technical and commercial support is available as required to ensure all proposals are sufficiently reviewed, approved and achievable, in line with the proposals process. Work with fellow Directors driving collaborative strategies for the group relating to standardisation of policy, process and systems and shared resources. Drive strategy for best practice across all areas of the business, providing leadership, mentoring and guidance to the management team. Develop the Sales and Proposals teams to be more commercially aware of opportunities for competitive advantages, strategic positioning, high risk potentials so that mitigation or reduction measures can be implemented. Minimum Requirements: Demonstrable experience within Material Handling, Construction or / and Structural Steel industries Degree qualified in a technical or business management discipline Experience in a technical sales management role Experience in either a technical sales or proposal management position Experience of owning sales targets, forecasting and pipeline management Critical and analytical thinker, sound decision maker, assertive Able to mentor/lead management teams effectively Experience and understanding of heavy engineering and/or material handling products/processes Strong people management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and with attention to detail Highly organised and able to prioritise workload in a multidisciplinary environment Ability to project strategy clearly, setting goals and objectives for Managers/Senior Managers Experience of presenting up to board level / senior level clients Exceptional leadership, visible, approachable, and with consistency across all business areas Adhere to the business's core values through working relationships, attitude, and behaviour Ability to travel to clients' sites when necessary For more information on this opportunity please feel free to contact the retained recruitment partner Adam Pearson at Imperial Recruitment Group. Imperial Recruitment Group is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.

On behalf of Protiviti, the global buisness consulting firm, we are seeking to engage 1x interim Programme Director and 2x interim Project Managers for 6 months to support a large bank in the delivery of a Regulatory Resilience and Risk Programme. These interim roles are based in London and require a minimum of three days per week onsite. 1. Interim Programme Director - Regulatory Resilience & Risk Accountable for the end-to-end delivery of a large-scale, regulator-driven Resilience and Risk Transformation Programme within a major banking environment. The role focuses on achieving credible, regulator-ready outcomes across operational resilience, enterprise and third-party risk, and supporting technology change. Key deliverables: Lead a multi-workstream regulatory programme spanning risk, resilience, controls, and technology enablement. Ensure delivery of outcomes aligned to regulatory expectations (e.g. operational resilience, third-party risk, business continuity, risk governance). Own programme governance, executive reporting, and regulatory assurance. Act as senior stakeholder interface across C-suite, Risk, Technology, Operations, and Compliance. Oversee regulatory change, business change and IT delivery across Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Required experience: 10-15+ years' experience delivering large regulatory or risk transformations in Tier-1 banks. Strong background in operational resilience, enterprise risk and third-party risk management. Proven track record of delivering regulator-facing outcomes, not just policy or documentation. Comfortable operating independently at executive level. Recognised programme qualifications (PRINCE2, MSP, Agile) Role 2: Senior Project Manager - Regulatory Resilience & Risk (x2 roles available) Responsible for hands-on delivery of defined work streams within a Regulatory Resilience and Risk Programme, supporting the Programme Director and ensuring disciplined execution against regulatory commitments. Key deliverables: Deliver project work streams across resilience, risk, third-party risk, controls, and/or technology implementation. Manage plans, milestones, risks, dependencies, and reporting. Support production of regulator-ready artefacts, MI, and governance materials. Coordinate business and technology delivery teams. Operate effectively within Agile and Waterfall environments. Required experience: 5+ years project management experience in financial services, ideally large banks. Experience supporting regulatory, risk, or resilience-driven programmes. Working knowledge of operational resilience or BC, enterprise risk, third-party risk, Strong delivery discipline; comfortable working under senior oversight. Project management qualification (PRINCE2, Agile PM) Best wishes,Affi Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

An NHS Trust are seeking a Test Manager/Test Lead to lead the UAT/E2E testing of their e-rostering system migration to the Cloud. The GRS Migration to the Cloud is to migrate from an on- premise solution to a cloud solution. GRS is a workforce management system that encompasses the whole Trust and is used by most other ambulance services across the country. It includes rosters, personnel records, absence management including sickness & annual leave, timesheets, unsocial hours, overtime and training. You will be coming on board at a critical time to lead the testing. It is for 3 months initially on a rate of 400pd (outside IR35) Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end and UAT Testing of GRS with the support of BAU Teams across the Trust Develop a testing plan and scripts (Utilising Business scenarios) that align to the Trust business goals, technical standards for GRS. Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure successful execution of testing, risk management, and issue resolution. Support migration of the current GRS platform to the cloud with TMS (3rd party) ensuring full compliance with organisational and industry Testing standards. Support Functional and Non functional testing Document all Testing, configurations, and plans, and participate in change control and governance processes (if required), providing a comprehensive testing documentation Design automated test packs to allow future testing to GRS releases by TMS Provide leadership and SME support during testing, migration, and go-live phases.

Engineering Project Manager £70,000 - £80,000 per annum + Benefits Gloucester Permanent Position We are seeking an experienced Project Manager / Programme Manager to lead and coordinate a portfolio of engineering projects. This role is critical in ensuring alignment across workstreams, managing dependencies, and delivering multiple projects on time and within scope. The successful candidate will operate across multiple levels of the organisation, from operational teams to Board-level stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, governance, and delivery discipline throughout the programme lifecycle. A true self starter this will suit someone who cares about the value and quality of work they contribute as part of a wider team. Key Responsibilities Lead, plan and deliver multiple projects across a variety of Engineering Products, ensuring delivery to agreed scope, time, cost and quality Develop integrated project plans and schedules, manage critical paths, interdependencies and milestones. Proactively identify, track and manage project risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies, including clear mitigation plans and escalation routes Maintain robust project governance: prepare and lead status reviews, working group meetings and steering sessions, with clear reporting on progress and key KPIs Coordinate and influence cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, commercial, supply chain, service, suppliers and compliance bodies) to keep activities moving and remove blockers Communicate proactively with stakeholders at all levels, providing transparent, timely updates, especially when plans change or issues arise Experience and Skills Proven experience as a Programme Manager managing multiple interdependent engineering projects. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple stakeholders, including technical, commercial and operational groups. Strong skills in project planning, risk and issue management, reporting, budgeting and stakeholder communication. Excellent interpersonal skills: able to influence without authority, build rapport quickly and handle challenging conversations constructively Experience working in large-scale organisations with well-established project management environments For more information, please contact Rory McStay

Head of Engineering Projects £70,000 - £80,000 per annum + Benefits Gloucester Permanent Position We are seeking a Head of Projects to lead and coordinate a portfolio of engineering projects. This role is critical in ensuring alignment across workstreams, managing dependencies, and delivering multiple projects on time and within scope. The successful candidate will operate across multiple levels of the organisation, from operational teams to Board-level stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, governance, and delivery discipline throughout the programme lifecycle. A true self starter this will suit someone who cares about the value and quality of work they contribute as part of a wider team. Key Responsibilities Lead, plan and deliver multiple projects across a variety of Engineering Products, ensuring delivery to agreed scope, time, cost and quality Develop integrated project plans and schedules, manage critical paths, interdependencies and milestones. Proactively identify, track and manage project risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies, including clear mitigation plans and escalation routes Maintain robust project governance: prepare and lead status reviews, working group meetings and steering sessions, with clear reporting on progress and key KPIs Coordinate and influence cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, commercial, supply chain, service, suppliers and compliance bodies) to keep activities moving and remove blockers Communicate proactively with stakeholders at all levels, providing transparent, timely updates, especially when plans change or issues arise Experience and Skills Proven experience as a Programme Manager managing multiple interdependent engineering projects. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple stakeholders, including technical, commercial and operational groups. Strong skills in project planning, risk and issue management, reporting, budgeting and stakeholder communication. Excellent interpersonal skills: able to influence without authority, build rapport quickly and handle challenging conversations constructively Experience working in large-scale organisations with well-established project management environments For more information, please contact Rory McStay

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions all organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious and entrepreneurially-spirited businesses that fuel the economy - whether privately or publicly owned - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Our Tax Assurance & Risk Management ('TA&RM') team is a fast-growing collaborative team of around 15 people nationally led by three dedicated tax partners, who together support a wide variety of private, private equity-backed and listed clients across sectors. Our work has helped many clients meet their legislative tax governance compliance obligations (including in relation to the Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offences regimes, the tax strategy publication requirement and HMRC's Business Risk Review process) and strategically improve their tax operations and tax control framework, manage tax risk and provide assurance to tax authorities and business stakeholders. Technology is an important part of helping our clients succeed and we encourage innovation at all levels in our team. We are an award-winning specialist tax team. This is a dynamic client-facing role that requires excellent client relationship, communication and project management skills, and the ability to distil complex concepts into easily understood information suitable for a wide array of stakeholders. Most of your work will be client facing and will require you to actively manage client portfolios, manage project delivery, coordinating junior resource and BDO tax specialists, to deliver exceptional client service. Owning client relationships with the senior team is key, and you'll be heavily involved in business development and innovation activities to support our business growth. This role will involve consideration of a range of taxes including corporate, indirect and employment taxes; our work is broader than any one area of tax and at the senior manager level, we require candidates with a depth of tax experience, specifically with TA&RM experience, with good commercial awareness who are eager to learn, adapt and contribute to this area of growth for the business. Importantly, we are looking for natural curiosity about how tax functions and businesses run, from the governance, processes and controls to the people and technology they use and the tax technical issues relevant to them. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with the team at all levels to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with, acting as a key part of BDO's relationships with our clients. We are looking for someone: To act as a key point of contact within the firm for our clients, together with the senior team. With experience of TA&RM work (including such as tax strategy, SAO and CCO compliance, HMRC Business Risk Reviews, developing the tax control framework and tax operating model, advising on tax risk management e.g. tax risk registers.) With a strong presentation style, and confidence in hosting workshops, training sessions and webinars, often to Board level, and with strong tax technical experience to be able to talk knowledgeably at a good level about a range of tax issues. With experience in end-to-end project delivery, who can lead projects with complexity to deliver quality advice. Who has a keen interest in helping clients develop tax governance and developing bespoke scopes of work to meet our clients' needs. With personal responsibility for own decisions and the actions of others. Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent, or relevant experience. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit our clients, the task at hand, our teams, and you. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues - BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. LI-

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions all organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious and entrepreneurially-spirited businesses that fuel the economy - whether privately or publicly owned - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Our Tax Assurance & Risk Management ('TA&RM') team is a fast-growing collaborative team of around 15 people nationally led by three dedicated tax partners, who together support a wide variety of private, private equity-backed and listed clients across sectors. Our work has helped many clients meet their legislative tax governance compliance obligations (including in relation to the Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offences regimes, the tax strategy publication requirement and HMRC's Business Risk Review process) and strategically improve their tax operations and tax control framework, manage tax risk and provide assurance to tax authorities and business stakeholders. Technology is an important part of helping our clients succeed and we encourage innovation at all levels in our team. We are an award-winning specialist tax team. This is a dynamic client-facing role that requires excellent client relationship, communication and project management skills with the ability to distil tax concepts into easily understood information suitable for a wide array of stakeholders. Most of your work will be client facing, reporting to senior managers, directors and partners, and will require you to actively manage your client portfolio and manage project delivery, coordinating teams to deliver exceptional client service, in addition to supporting business development activities. 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 we require candidates 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 senior managers, directors, and partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. We are looking for someone: Who can act as a key point of contact within the firm for the client, together with senior members of the team. This will involve responding quickly to, as well as anticipating, client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided, and maintaining regular contact with clients. With experience of TA&RM work (including such as tax process, tax strategy, SAO, CCO, tax risk registers etc) - with a keen interest in tax governance and developing tax operations. With broad 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 and quality advice / report writing skills. With a strong presentation style, and confidence in hosting workshops, training sessions and webinars, often to Board level. 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.

To take a leading role in identifying, analysing and managing business and compliance risk and to draft, critically evaluate and agree robust terms and conditions for commercial contracts covering products and services supplied by, and to, the Group of Companies. Client Details A UK-based technology group that designs, manufactures, and supports advanced underwater and subsea technologies for global defence and commercial maritime customers Description Provide specialist legal advice and support on commercial contracts within the defence sector, including sales, IP licensing, procurement, collaboration, consulting, master services, indemnity, and non-disclosure agreements. Review and assess customer contractual terms and conditions, identifying deviations from Company standards and policies, and highlighting actual and potential risks relating to liability, intellectual property, warranties, and security. Advise on non-contractual legal matters where required and manage interactions with external legal advisers and specialists. Support commercial teams and senior management during contract negotiations by providing clear recommendations, options, and proposed amendments; liaising directly with customers where appropriate to achieve acceptable agreements. Contribute to the development of commercial and contractual awareness across the Group through guidance, updates, and structured training initiatives. Research and advise on country-specific legal and regulatory requirements impacting contractual obligations and Company compliance. Liaise with insurers, lawyers, and other external advisers to clarify contractual issues and obtain specialist input to support negotiations. Maintain accurate and auditable records for all non-standard contracts, including correspondence, policy deviations, amendments, and executed agreements. Ensure contract management activities align with Company policies, procedures, and best practice across the Group. Work closely with internal functions including Governance & Risk, Finance, Sales, HSE, and HR to ensure contractual compliance relating to insurance, export controls, health and safety, tax, and employment matters. Maintain strong working knowledge of FARs, DFARS, DPAS, DEFCONs, DEFFORMS, and other procurement regulations across multiple jurisdictions, and advise accordingly. Profile Law degree with strong commercial legal foundations. Proven experience in a Commercial / Contracts Manager or similar role, with hands-on expertise in drafting, negotiating, and managing a wide range of commercial contracts in-house or private practice. Background in defence and related sectors (oil & gas, offshore renewables, engineering, oceanographic), with experience of complex, high-risk commercial agreements. Demonstrable experience in international and cross-border contracting, including ownership of bespoke drafting across multiple OpCos and jurisdictions. Advanced contract drafting capability, including collaboration, R&D, reseller, and agency agreements, with strong commercial risk analysis. Solid understanding of intellectual property, third-party software risks, and IP protection strategies. Strong commercial judgement, able to develop pragmatic risk-mitigation solutions within legal and regulatory frameworks. Comfortable working independently under pressure, managing volume, detail, and tight deadlines. Experience advising and influencing commercial teams and senior stakeholders in contract negotiations. Ability to lead reseller/agent frameworks, due diligence, and competition law advice across a group environment. Job Offer Discretionary performance-related bonus (PRP) based on company and individual performance 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days Flexible working arrangements scheme to support work-life balance Christmas shutdown, with additional paid time off over the festive period Generous pension scheme (Aviva), with company contributions increasing with age Group life assurance (6x basic salary death-in-service benefit) Group income protection scheme following company sick pay period Westfield Health Cash Plan providing cashback on healthcare and wellbeing services Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support for personal, legal, financial, and wellbeing matters) Cycle to Work scheme Electric Vehicle (EV) scheme and EV charging points at HQ (eligibility criteria apply) Training and development opportunities across the business Active wellbeing initiatives and programmes Costco membership available to employees Payroll giving scheme for charitable donations Regular social activities organised by a social committee Sonardyne Champions recognition scheme (£250 award) Long service awards recognising , and 40 years' service

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-