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Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future. You'll join a collaborative and inclusive team where you're supported to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and contribute from day one. You'll work with a diverse client base, develop meaningful connections, and gain experience that extends beyond your local team. Together, we grow, belong and impact. We are now looking for a senior individual to join the global Financial Services VAT team, with the role being based in London. Forvis Mazars' Financial Services VAT practice is trusted by clients ranging from some of the world's leading banks, insurers and asset managers to smaller niche players in the sector, to deliver a broad range of services. Within this practice, the Financial Services VAT team provides advisory, compliance and assurance and training services to clients across the world with business activities in the UK. Job Purpose To lead the development of the UK sector offering within Forvis Mazars Financial Services VAT team by developing relationships and building sector knowledge, working closely with the other UK partners and directors focussed on this sector as well as the wider international sector leadership team. We are now looking for the right person to help drive the business forward. The right person would: Demonstrate significant experience in the financial services, insurance and/or asset management sector and a strong existing network of sector clients and relationships. Have excellent client relationship building skills, combining commitment to first-rate client service with the curiosity to understand the client's business strategy and assets. Bring execution capacity, technical excellence, BD focus and strategy, helping to implement the existing business and to drive new business. Act as a key point of contact for other Forvis Mazars firms with Financial Services VAT opportunities and other UK service lines. Play a full role in our Financial Services VAT marketing strategy and be seen as a sector expert both within Forvis Mazars and externally. The role is a senior one which would involve high levels of collaboration with multiple other senior individuals across Forvis Mazars (both within the UK and internationally) and the right person would be able to use it as a platform to either push for partnership or develop a leadership role as a partner. Professional Responsibilities: Deliver high quality technical advice, working with a diverse range of financial sector and insurance clients. Business development and broader team management to deliver assignments. Shape and deliver the national sector strategy for Forvis Mazars Financial Services VAT offering. Develop market intelligence and sector knowledge to prepare for new client opportunities and pitches. Take the lead on proposal documents for new opportunities and help to convert these. Build an external network, developing a strong rapport with both existing and target clients and key market constituents. Lead the team in marketing activity as well as building own market profile. Build an internal network within Forvis Mazars (both in the UK and internationally), to maximise the value we bring to clients and opportunities for the firm as a whole. Work as part of an integrated financial services offering, working closely with colleagues across Tax, audit and other advisory teams. Promote Forvis Mazars Financial Services VAT sector knowledge both within the broader teams at Forvis Mazars and to other relevant parts of the firm. Manage delivery of client engagements by directing the team to achieve client objectives across various service offerings Taking the day to day lead role in running assignments, typically with a portfolio of assignments at any one time. People Development Help to develop our team technically by ensuring that they are properly informed on relevant sector dynamics and a commercial understanding; Acting as a mentor to junior team members: help individuals to achieve their potential through coaching, training and development. Reviewing the work of others and provide real time informal feedback. Help to ensure that our deliverables and other outputs are visually effective and clear; Build broader market relationships and knowledge that will help to ensure that our advice is up to date and informed by the latest technical developments and market insights; help to build the culture of the team so that junior team members also become used to doing this; Help to promote a general culture of learning and development across the team from one job to the next; Potential for line management responsibilities for staff in London. Key Requirements for the Role: The right person is likely to have a number of years of substantial experience of VAT advisory work in the Financial Services sector. Proven track record of building business and leading teams. Good understanding of the industry, key sector trends and the key players in the market. Excellent written and oral presentation skills. Demonstrable project management skills and ability to work toward demanding timetables. Track record of building enduring relationships with clients through repeat work. Ability to interpret and present issues, identify risks and opportunities through sound analysis and application of technical knowledge and commercial acumen. Be a highly pro-active, confident leader with a proven ability to build constructive professional relationships at all levels Detailed understanding of engagement and risk processes used in an accountancy firm context, and experience of applying these. Tax qualifications such as the CTA would be desirable but not essential. Fluency in English both written and verbal is mandatory and fluency in a second EU language is desirable Self-motivated, ambitious and hard working. Driven by a passion to provide excellent client service and to build a growing business, with a strong team ethic. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion At Forvis Mazars inclusion and diversity are central to our values. We recognise that being an inclusive and diverse organisation makes us stronger as a business. We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diverse nature of our clients and communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age, and disability. Forvis Mazars selects candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience.

Cyber Security Project Manager 6-month contract Outside IR35 Preston/Remote My Customer in the utilities industry is currently looking for an experienced Cyber Security Project Manager to support a critical cyber resilience initiative within a regulated utilities environment. This role will focus on strengthening organisational security posture by aligning systems, processes, and operational technology with the expectations of the UK Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) . As Cyber Security Project Manager, you will oversee the delivery of CAF-aligned security improvements across both IT and Operational Technology (OT) environments. Key Skills required from the Cyber Security Project Manager: Strong understanding of the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) and UK cyber resilience expectations. Experience working within the utilities sector Familiarity with NIS Regulations and their application within critical infrastructure environments. Experience working across both IT and Operational Technology (OT) security domains. Proven experience managing complex cyber security or technology programmes. Experience supporting or coordinating cyber maturity assessments, audits, or security reviews. Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders, technical workstreams, and remediation initiatives. Background within critical national infrastructure , utilities, or energy sector environments. Exposure to SCADA systems, substations, or industrial control systems . Key responsibilities of the Cyber Security Project Manager: Coordinated CAF gap assessment outputs across key systems or business areas Documented evidence mapping against CAF outcomes A prioritised remediation roadmap including timelines and dependencies Support alignment with CAF requirements and NIS regulatory obligations . Governance reporting and programme updates to senior stakeholders Coordination of policy, procedural, or architectural improvements where required Work with cyber specialists and system owners to evaluate the effectiveness of current security controls. Oversee the review of policies, operational procedures, architecture documentation, and technical evidence. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Connor Smal via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment.

We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, Sky Stream to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. What you'll do ; Set a Product Vision & own the Product Backlog for Adobe Campaign & our owned comms stack, enabling the business to deliver on their requirements. Maintain a delivery roadmap of features, product releases, and integrations with the wider Sky technology & tooling ecosystem . Be the system admin for Adobe Campaign & the owned comms stack Govern the usage of Campaign Management within the business, defining the operating model and establishing appropriate controls and workflows for our tools. Enable business adoption & lead Ideation Workshops and User Story Creation, to drive product requirements and drive the effective usage of our tools in the business. Advise on Campaign best practice to ensure tooling is usilised effectively Join Quarterly Planning & support experimentation & development teams in sprint planning as required . Lead our campaign management vendor partnerships & ensure tooling remains best-in-class Ensure Technology Stack for campaign execution adheres to Compliance & Policy Requirement s Support Head of Martech at Sky UK in implementing martech strategy and specific initiatives What you'll bring ; Deep experience with Adobe Campaign, ideally with Adobe Campaign Certification. Demonstrated expertise in managing complex digital campaigns and platform migrations Deep Technical understanding of Adobe Campaign v7, and experience of AJO and Campaign v8 preferred. Experience with additional marketing technology capabilities preferred, as it will be beneficial in working with wider teams across the business. This could include web analytics, customer data management, consent management, personalisation, and digital marketing. A proven track record of product ownership in a complex & fast moving organisation. Proven track record influencing and working with decision makers to drive strategic decisions . Team Overview The Marketing Technology team deliver capability that allows us to attract, engage & retain customers and measure the effectiveness of our journeys and marketing spend, utilising best-in-class tech solutions. The team will focus on: Deepening of Martech specialisms and greater alignment and visibility across the group to drive additional value and economies of scale. Future-proofing Martech stack to drive media efficiencies and ensure campaign effectiveness through deployment of new capabilities. Embedding best practice technologies and championing their adoption to further consolidate technology choices. Ensuring stellar customer experience by helping select and deliver consistent, personalised, cross-channel journey orchestration and optimisation. Building internal Martech capabilities to enable & empower teams aoss Sky Residential & Group OTT and to drive operating efficiencies. The Rewards: There's a reason people can't stop talking about ! Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband Access a wide range of best-in-class 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 outstanding 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. Your Office Base: 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, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, 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: At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more passionate about who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. 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. 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. Please note: We reserve the right to close this advertisement at any time once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

Principal Committee Officer About the team / role The Committee Services team has a vacancy for a Principal Committee Officer to provide high quality clerking and governance support for the work of the Transport for London (TfL) Board, its committees and any other TfL bodies as required, and for the work of the Mayoral Development Corporations (MDCs) committees and any other MDC bodies as assigned; to deputise for the TfL and MDCs Secretariat Manager as required; and to provide day-to-day line management of relevant members of the TfL and MDCs Secretariat Team as allocated. You will play a key role in local democracy, dealing with senior board members and GLA stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. You'll often see the work you've been involved in covered in the media on your way home. You will need a proven track record in managing formal meetings involving decision-making processes in a high-profile, complex organisation; interpreting and applying legislation and governance procedures; dealing effectively with senior stakeholders; and consistently meeting demanding deadlines in a pressurised environment. We need people who get the big picture but see the small but vital details at the same time. You will be able to work quickly across a range of issues and relish a challenge. Excellent communication skills, and the ability to liaise with senior members and staff with tact and diplomacy, are essential. You will be working in the Committee Services team at City Hall which provides a shared service of clerking and governance support across the GLA Group to the Mayor of London, Transport for London, Mayoral Development Corporations and London Assembly. It's an exciting working environment with great scope for professional development. What your day will look like Preparing reports, agendas and minutes for high-profile formal committee / board meetings. Liaising with senior members, chief officers and high-level stakeholders and their teams about upcoming meetings, reports and deadlines. Providing governance and procedural meeting advice to senior officers and members. Line management responsibility for relevant members of the Committee Services team as allocated. Ensuring meetings are supported efficiently in line with the Authority's governance frameworks and the Committee Services team's Quality Management System. Skills, knowledge and experience To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria: Proven track record of success in managing formal committee meetings involving the decision-making processes in a high-profile and/or complex organisation. Evidence of ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation and governance procedures. Awareness of current affairs. Proven track record of success in managing staff / teams. Behavioural competencies Planning and Organising is thinking ahead, managing time, priorities and risk, and developing structured and efficient approaches to deliver work on time and to a high standard. Level 3 indicators of effective performance Monitors allocation of resources, anticipating changing requirements that may impact work delivery Ensures evaluation processes are in place to measure project benefits Gains buy-in and commitment to project delivery from diverse stakeholders Implements quality measures to ensure directorate output is of a high standard Translates political vision into action plans and deliverables Building and Managing relationships is developing rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people, sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals. Level 3 indicators of effective performance Actively engages partners and encourages others to build relationships that support GLA objectives Understands and recognises the contributions that staff at all levels make to delivering priorities Proactively manages partner relationships, preventing or resolving any conflict Adapts style to work effectively with partners, building consensus, trust and respect Delivers objectives by bringing together diverse stakeholders to work effectively in partnership Responding to Pressure and Change is being flexible and adapting positively, to sustain performance when the situation changes, workload increases, tensions rise or priorities shift. Level 2 indicators of effective performance Maintains a focus on key priorities and deliverables, staying resilient in the face of pressure Anticipates and adapts flexibly to changing requirements Uses challenges as an opportunity to learn and improve Participates fully and encourages others to engage in change initiatives Manages team's well-being, supporting them to cope with pressure and change Organisational Awareness is understanding and being sensitive to organisational dynamics, culture and politics across and beyond the GLA and shaping our approach accordingly. Level 2 indicators of effective performance Challenges unethical behaviour Uses understanding of the GLA's complex partnership arrangements to deliver effectively Recognises how political changes and sensitivities impact on own and team's work Is aware of the changing needs of Londoners, anticipating resulting changes for work agendas Follows the GLA's position in the media and understands how it impacts on work Communicating and Influencing is presenting information and arguments clearly and convincingly so that others see us as credible and articulate, and engage with us. Level 2 indicators of effective performance Communicates openly and inclusively with internal and external stakeholders Clearly articulates the key points of an argument, both in verbal and written communication Persuades others, using evidence based knowledge, modifying approach to deliver message effectively Challenges the views of others in an open and constructive way Presents a credible and positive image both internally and externally This is a politically restricted role under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA Competency Framework How to apply If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following: Up to date CV Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the 'CV and Cover Letters' section' of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement. Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., "CV - applicant name - 012345) As part of GLA's continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination. We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. If you have questions about the role If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Jackie Gavigan would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the who support the GLA with recruitment. Assessment process Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel. If shortlisted, you'll be invited to an interview/assessment. The interview/assessment date is: w/c 13 April 2026 Equality, diversity and inclusion London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share. Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required. Benefits GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this . click apply for full job details

Job Title : Project Manager Location: Birmingham Salary: Competitive Job Type: Permanent, Full time About Excalon: Excalon was founded in 2002 and became part of the Renew Holdings Group in 2024. We are a leading infrastructure contractor specialising in the provision of services to the utilities industry. This is an exciting time to join our business. About The Role: As a Project Manager, you will manage a range of major infrastructure projects ensuring safe delivery, on time and within budget, whilst meeting all legislative requirements. This will require you to plan, manage and evaluate projects throughout their lifecycle and conduct pre-start and post-implementation reviews to embed a culture of continuous improvement. Key Accountabilities: Act as the principal site contact point for Excalon clients and ensure that all activities on site are in accordance with statutory requirements and company policy. Establish a strong understanding of our client's requirements and the impact of the success factors of the project. Ensure you can meet the scope with defined completion criteria and build long term relationships with the client. Produce accurate and attainable programs of work to be issued to the client for approval. Liaise with the programmers & notice management team to schedule the works and allocate resources. Assemble your key team resources to deliver the project(s) and manage and motivate this group to achieve the required results. Identify the dependencies between project activities and define the stages to ensure seamless delivery. Regularly monitor progress at a frequency which enables action to be taken to troubleshoot issues and push the project back on track: Measure revenue, productivity, and quality. Ensure that all necessary contract documentation and reports are accurate and produced on time and are effectively communicated, both internally and externally. Ensure the safe systems of work are implemented and that all necessary documentation is in place, complying with the CDM Regulations ensuring compliance with current legislation and specifications concerning operating practices. Prepare and issue method statements and risk assessments for inclusion into the site safety file. Select and nominate sub-contractors for specific works, ensuring high quality work at a competitive price. Take direct responsibility for Health and Safety of employees, sub-contractors, and visitors on the site. Manage costs, sales, and forecasts of each project in liaison with the Commercial department. Ensure that all project personnel have the appropriate training and competencies for their role. Work in partnership with the SHEQ and HR team to ensure full competency of project resources. Accurately measure, quantify, and order specific material requirements. Liaise with the client on technical issues ensuring quality and consistency of installations. Ensure all documentation is to the highest of standards, and Project Hangover Files are provided to the Client in an efficient time frame. Maximize team performance whilst focusing on a safety-first culture. Ensure delivery of all relevant equipment and materials on site as required. Accurately mark out routes, section lengths and joint bay positions where relevant, conveying this information to the operational delivery teams Ensure excavations comply with health and safety regulations and best practice - ensure the Ensure design criteria is met throughout the project life cycle. Liaise with sub-contractors to ensure all safety documentation is presented and they report to site when required. To attend pre-start and site meetings as required by Clients and the Business To inform the Contracts Coordinator of any non-conformances within the Project Complete time sheets for staff working on your projects as directed by the Operations Manager Write site specific RAMS for the project Update straight line Drawings every week (SLD if required) About you: Essential Skills, Knowledge & Experience: Recognised Project Management Qualification (RICS or APM) Microsoft Project Foundation CSCS - Academically Qualified or Supervisors/Managers Card SMSTS Temporary Works Supervisor NRSWA: Streetworks Supervisor Confined Spaces Deep Excavation / Temporary Works Supervisor Emergency First Aid Proficient in the use of Microsoft office suite Desirable Skills, Knowledge & Experience: Existing Experience as a Project Manager for Infrastructure Projects NVQ Level 5 Benefits: Auto-enrolment pension Death in service 1x salary Occupational Health Surveillance Employee Assistance Programme Funded Qualifications and Training Company vehicle and fuel card Additional Information: We respectfully request no agencies at this time. All applicants must reside and have the right to live and work in the UK. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Infrastructure Project Manager, Infrastructure Planning, Project Management, Project Administrator, Project Estimator, Project Planning, Project Coordinator, Project Director, Senior Project Lead, Construction Project Manager may all be considered.

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-

Principal Solutions Architect Purpose of the Role The Principal Solutions Architect is M2A Media's senior-most authority on client solutions architecture. This role defines the technical vision for scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-based customer workflows built using M2A's products and AWS Media Services. The Principal Solutions Architect sets design standards, mentors senior architects and engineers, and ensures all client solutions embody M2A's core principles of being Simple, Scalable, and Secure, while aligning with the company's delivery methodologies and product interfaces. Responsibilities Act as the authority on all client solutions architecture, ensuring every design upholds M2A's commitment to Simple, Scalable, and Secure workflows. Lead innovation across new and existing client solutions, evaluating cloud and media technologies that strengthen reliability, automation, and security. Maintain a deep understanding of M2A product capabilities and integration boundaries, ensuring solution designs make effective and appropriate use of M2A's platform. Own and continually refine client architectures to improve simplicity, scalability, and security, optimising for operational effectiveness and cost. Exercise expert judgement in defining where custom solution components are needed versus where to leverage existing product features. Provide structured feedback to Product Management where solution-level insight indicates potential roadmap enhancements. Review and approve all solution designs, ensuring compliance with M2A's standards for architecture, resilience, and information security. Serve as the subject matter expert on current and future client solution states, including transition plans and technical risk assessments. Be fastidious about implementation detail, including data flow security, IAM design, encryption, and network isolation. Mentor Senior Solutions Architects and Solutions Engineers, reinforcing best practice for secure, scalable, and maintainable client solutions. Represent M2A's solutions architecture capability in client workshops, technical presentations, and partner engagements. Key Working Relationships Reports to: VP of Customer Success (line manager) VP of Operations - to ensure solutions are operationally scalable, observable, and support-ready. VP of Architecture - to align on design standards, documentation templates, and security governance. VP of Product / Product Engineering Lead - to ensure solutions integrate correctly with the product platform and APIs. Provides detailed architecture designs and governance direction to the Solutions Engineering team. Collaborates with Production Operations to ensure deployments are efficient, resilient, and secure. Supports Operations with incident investigation and root cause analysis, particularly where design or integration issues are identified. Engages with AWS and key technology partners to maintain alignment with current best practices for cloud-based media delivery. Skills & Requirements Extensive experience designing and governing secure, scalable AWS-based client solutions, ideally in broadcast or live media workflows. Proven ability to simplify complex workflows into clear, maintainable architectures that integrate cleanly with existing products. Strong expertise in AWS Media Services (MediaConnect, MediaLive, MediaPackage, MediaStore) and related content delivery networks and control planes. Demonstrated leadership in embedding security controls (IAM, encryption, VPC design, monitoring) into solution design. Expert in documenting and communicating solution architectures, from high-level diagrams to detailed configuration. Deep understanding of agile SDLC practices and how solution architecture supports iterative delivery. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to collaborate across operations, engineering, and client stakeholders. Experience mentoring and developing other architects and engineers, promoting M2A's architectural principles and standards. AWS Certified Solutions Architect / AWS Media & Entertainment Speciality. Commercial awareness and ability to balance cost, performance, and security in solution design. Benefits 25 days annual leave Medical & dental insurance Travel insurance Life cover Company Pension Company Bike scheme

About The Role: The Crowd is working with a trailblazing, large international architecture practice, that are looking for a Commercial Project Manager to join them on a temporary / contract basis. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic professional with an architectural background and experience working on a large-scale projects. In this role, you will take ownership of cost management, billing, and forecasting, ensuring projects run smoothly from concept to completion. You will collaborate closely with internal design teams, finance, and leadership, acting as a key liaison to align creativity and commercial targets. This is a great opportunity to join one of the global leaders in architecture and design, where you will play a pivotal role within the company, working closely with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. They offer a competitive hourly rate and flexible working options and much more! Key Responsibilities: Manage project budgets, cost control, and financial reporting Lead billing and resourcing processes with precision and clarity Support accurate project forecasting and decision-making Liaise with senior management and design leads to support project delivery Communicate between departments to keep projects on track and on budget Key Skills / Requirements: Background in architecture, design, or a related field Proven experience as a Project Manager within a creative or technical environment Strong Excel skills and confidence in handling complex data Experience with Deltek is an advantage Excellent communication and organisational skills To apply for this position please click on the apply button to attach your CV (and portfolio for design positions). By applying for this role, you are confirming that you agree to our Privacy Policy (full details are shown at the bottom of our website), and that all details submitted by you are correct and to the best of your knowledge. The Crowd is an equal opportunities employer and agency.

HEAD OF FINANCE Barnsley Full-time £62,715 per annum Permanent (Interim also considered) As we approach year-end, Barnsley Healthcare Federation is seeking to appoint a new Head of Finance to lead their finance function and support the organisation through a critical period of operational and strategic activity. Given the time-sensitive nature of year-end requirements, we may need to appoint an Interim Head of Finance for a period of 3-6 months while we complete the recruitment process for the permanent role. This will ensure continuity, stability, and strong financial oversight during this key period. ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Head of Finance to provide strategic financial leadership and oversight across the organisation. Working closely with senior managers, clinical leads and the Executive Team, you will play a key role in financial planning, governance and decision making, ensuring resources are managed effectively and sustainably. This is a varied role that combines strategic input with hands-on financial management, supporting the organisation's continued development and service delivery. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic financial leadership and advice to senior managers, budget holders and clinical leads Prepare and manage annual and quarterly budgets, identifying risks and mitigation plans Produce financial forecasts, income and expenditure reports, and cashflow projections Translate complex financial information into clear management reports to support decision making Provide financial modelling and costing to support service development, bids and operational changes Ensure strong financial controls, transparency and value for money across organisational spending Oversee monthly management accounts, year-end accounts and Companies House submissions Lead the annual audit process and ensure recommendations are implemented Monitor income and expenditure against budgets and report on variances Build effective relationships with stakeholders, partners and suppliers Represent the organisation at contract meetings and provide financial updates at Board level Lead and develop the finance team, including recruitment, mentoring, appraisal and training KEY DETAILS 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, between 08:00 and 18:30 Hybrid working available to be discussed at interview 30 days plus bank holidays (285 hours) £62,715.51 per annum (pro-rated for interim if applicable) Federation sites, with hybrid options Either NHS or NEST Pension, dependent on eligibility ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The interim appointment will ensure continuity during year-end processes, audit preparation, and financial planning cycles. The permanent recruitment process will run concurrently to secure the right long-term candidate. The full job description (attached) outlines the responsibilities, competencies, and expectations for both the interim and permanent roles. Candidates for the interim role may also be considered for the permanent position where appropriate. We are seeking an individual with strong leadership capability, excellent technical financial skills, and experience working within complex or multi-site environments. NHS or healthcare finance experience would be advantageous but is not essential. NEXT STEPS If you feel this role could be a great fit, please apply with a well-presented CV. Shortlisted applicants will hear directly from the client regarding the next stage. Key Appointments UK Ltd will assess your suitability for the role based on the information contained in your CV and application. This includes skills, experience, education, and location. By applying for this role, you give consent for your CV to be processed by Key Appointments for recruitment purposes. Our full Privacy Policy is available at key-appointments. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful. We will endeavour to provide an outcome as soon as possible.

Overview Working with employers, we provide a financial wellbeing platform as an employee benefit, helping employees to understand their money better, get out of debt faster and save for their future. We already have a reach of circa 4,000,000 employees through our relationships with over 500 of the largest employers in the UK. By improving employee financial wellbeing, we have a very real and meaningful impact on people's lives. We remove the stress and worry associated with financial difficulties by dramatically reducing the interest rates employees pay on their personal debt, and provide them with the tools needed to start saving sooner and be more financially secure. We are backed by some of the biggest brands, including investments from Blenheim Chalcot (the UK's leading venture builder), Legal and General (the FTSE 100 insurer and asset manager), Experian and Goldman Sachs, and funding partnerships with JP Morgan and Blue Owl. Launched in 2015, we have made excellent progress, and are scaling fast. We have been named BITC's Responsible Business of Year, included in KPMG's Global Fintech 100, listed top of the Forbes' list of socially-responsible startups, and profiled by the Financial Times, the Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Guardian, the Telegraph, CityAM and the Institute of Directors. Your role in our mission We are looking for an exceptional Data Science Manager to lead our Data Science and Decision Systems teams. Reporting to the Chief Product Officer, you will be responsible for shaping strategy and mentoring the team, while remaining hands-on with project delivery. In 2026, you and the team will focus on optimising our core lending product. You will work closely with the Credit Risk and Collections teams to deliver new scorecards, build collections models, and refactor our decision engine - initiatives that contribute directly to improving our unit economics and scalability. From 2027, the focus will shift to expansion and innovation. As the team grows to support other parts of the business, your role will evolve into a more managerial position focused on setting strategy and supporting team members. Your stakeholder set will also broaden to include Product, Engineering, and Enterprise Data teams as you tackle topics such as marketing attribution, predictive models for our wider product set, and defining new measures for customer financial wellbeing. What you'll do Lead the delivery of our Data Science roadmap, including the development of new credit risk scorecards, collections models, and the refactoring of our Decision Engine. Initially dedicate 50% of your time to hands-on delivery (modelling and analysis), with this proportion decreasing as the team and scope expand in 2027. Own the architecture and deployment processes for the Decision Engine, ensuring high availability, minimising operational risk, and managing technical debt. Introduce and enforce best practices in modelling, engineering, and governance to ensure technical excellence across the Data Science team. Provide expert mentorship to the team, fostering individual growth and helping them navigate complex technical challenges. Promote a data-driven approach to problems across the business, championing the Data Science team through excellent communication. Collaborate with Credit Risk, Collections, and Product stakeholders to translate business objectives into technical requirements. Shape the future strategy for the Data Science function, preparing the team to pivot toward marketing attribution and financial wellbeing innovation in the long term. About you Experience: You have 5+ years of experience in Data Science or similar analytical roles, with a proven track record of delivering value, preferably in financial services and / or credit risk Leadership: You have experience managing teams and you are capable of mentoring juniors and representing Data Science to senior stakeholders. Production-grade Python: You write clean, modular code and are comfortable building production-grade systems in python. Data & SQL proficiency: You are highly skilled in SQL, capable of extracting and processing data to derive actionable insights. Engineering best practices: You are experienced with version control (Git), Docker and CI/CD pipelines. Communication & influence: You can explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders (like Product and Commercial teams) and advocate for the best data solutions. Nice to have R language skills: Our existing decision engine is written in R. As such, the ability to read and interpret R code will be valuable as you lead the refactoring effort into Python. Scale-up experience: You have succeeded in fast-paced scale-up environments. Model governance: You have had experience with setting up or managing formal model governance frameworks (e.g. model monitoring, documentation standards). Deep Learning and AI: You are well-versed in LLMs and GenAI, and know how to best apply their use to drive business value. Who you are We embrace our differences, but there's one thing we like to share, which is our values, so it's important to us that you are: Fearless, and able to make the impossible possible. Responsible, and want to help build a business that delivers a meaningful difference to society. Dedicated and want to commit to an exciting journey even through the highs and lows. Empathetic and truly care about every colleague and customer. United, because you understand we achieve more when we work as a team. Humble, and take feedback as a way to continuously improve. What do you get for all your hard work? 25 days holiday with an additional day off for every year of service up to 30 days and an extra day off on your birthday Hybrid working arrangements so you can work from the office and from home with a budget to help you get set up Generous company benefits to include pension and life assurance and an annual allowance to spend on medical insurance, health cash plan, denplan, gym memberships Enhanced policies that are family and pet friendly, to include company sick pay and peternity leave Great career development in a fast paced environment Regular company socials (post covid, although we've got quite good at virtual ones too!) Volunteer days as part of our CSR program More great perks to include weekly snacks, tuckshop, cycle to work, help to save and much more! The typical interview process Introductory call with our Talent Manager (phone call - 20 mins) Past experience interview with Hiring Manager (video call - 30 mins) Technical and culture interview with Team and Stakeholder(s) (in person - 2 hours) We're looking for people that will get stuck in and make a difference. We have a great collaborative, entrepreneurial team and are passionate about what we do. If you want to join a team that is changing people's lives for the better then we'd love to hear from you. Learn more at Salary Finance is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment where all employees and applicants can flourish. If there's anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know. Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. 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Rackspace Technology is a leading provider of expertise and managed services across all the major public and private cloud technologies. We've evolved Fanatical Support to encompass the entire customer journey - providing Fanatical Experience from first consultation to daily operations. Our passionate experts combine the power of proactive, always on service and expertise with best in class tools and automation to deliver technology when and how our customers need it. We are seeking a highly accomplished Solution Director (Analytics & Al/ML) to lead the design and sales of two critical solution portfolios: Generative AI/LLM solutions and Data modernization/Lakehouse architectures on AWS. This pivotal role requires mastery of both domains - leveraging generative AI capabilities (Amazon Q, Amazon Bedrock, QuickSight) to drive executive conversations and opportunity creation, while delivering enterprise data modernization through Lakehouse architectures using AWS native services (Glue, SageMaker Unified Studio) and leading platforms (Databricks on AWS, Snowflake on AWS). This is a presales role that demands cross functional experience with proven ability to engage C level stakeholders, drive top of funnel opportunity creation, and maintain comprehensive account ownership across the entire customer lifecycle. The ideal candidate will excel at both selling the vision of generative AI transformation and delivering the reality of enterprise data modernization, combining deep technical expertise with exceptional business acumen and executive presence. Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Opportunity Development • Drive top of funnel opportunity creation through two parallel tracks: engaging C level stakeholders with generative AI demonstrations (Amazon Q, Amazon Bedrock) and identifying data modernization needs for Lakehouse transformations. • Lead the design and architecture of dual solution portfolios: Generative AI Solutions: Amazon Bedrock implementations, Amazon Q deployments, QuickSight with Q capabilities, RAG architectures, and custom LLM solutions. Data Modernization: Enterprise Lakehouse architectures using AWS Glue, SageMaker Unified Studio, Databricks on AWS, and Snowflake on AWS. • Act as the trusted advisor, positioning generative AI as the transformational vision while grounding delivery in robust data platform modernization. • Develop compelling business cases that connect AI aspirations with practical data foundation requirements, demonstrating ROI across both portfolios. • Stay current with advancements in generative AI (foundation models, LLMs) and modern data architectures (Lakehouse patterns, data mesh, unified analytics). • Contribute to Rackspace's intellectual property through reference architectures covering both generative AI implementations and Lakehouse design patterns. • Mentor and provide leadership to Solution Architects by guiding technical development and fostering skill growth across both generative AI and data modernization solution areas. Customer Engagement & Solution Delivery • Serve as the primary technical lead orchestrating both generative AI discussions and data modernization programs for strategic accounts. • Build strategic relationships using two engagement models: Executive Level: Amazon Q demonstrations, QuickSight analytics with generative BI, art of the possible sessions. Technical Level: Lakehouse architecture workshops, platform assessments (Databricks vs Snowflake vs AWS native), migration planning. • Lead comprehensive consultative engagements that begin with generative AI vision (Amazon Q, Bedrock) and translate into concrete data modernization roadmaps. • Develop proposals that balance innovative AI capabilities with foundational data platform requirements. Guide customers through parallel journeys: generative AI adoption (POCs to production) and data platform modernization (legacy to Lakehouse). • Collaborate with sales teams to position both solution portfolios strategically based on customer maturity and needs. Technical Excellence & Market Awareness Maintain deep expertise across both solution domains: 1) Generative AI: Amazon Bedrock, Amazon Q, QuickSight Q, SageMaker JumpStart, prompt engineering, RAG architectures, vector databases. 2) Data Platforms: AWS Glue, SageMaker Unified Studio, Databricks on AWS, Snowflake on AWS, Redshift, EMR, Apache Iceberg, Delta Lake. • Position AWS solutions effectively against other cloud platforms' offerings in both generative AI (Azure OpenAI, Vertex AI) and data platforms (Azure Synapse, BigQuery). • Guide architectural decisions on build vs. buy for both AI capabilities and data platform components. Required Experience Deep experience with generative AI technologies: Amazon Bedrock, Amazon Q, LLM architectures, RAG implementations. Proven track record delivering data modernization: Lakehouse architectures, Databricks and/or Snowflake implementations, AWS Glue/EMR deployments. A bachelor's degree in computer science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field is required. At the manager's discretion, additional relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement. A minimum of 15 years of enterprise solution architecture experience. A minimum of 8 years of public cloud experience. A minimum of 5 years as a senior level architect or solutions leader with hands on experience in both AI/ML and data platform modernization. Proven Presales/Sales Engineering experience. Demonstrated success in engaging C level executives using generative AI demonstrations while delivering complex data platform transformations. Strong understanding across the full spectrum: AI/ML: Generative AI, foundation models, LLMs, traditional ML, prompt engineering, fine tuning. Data Platforms: Lakehouse architectures, data mesh, ETL/ELT, streaming, data governance, data quality. Proficiency in Python, SQL, and Spark with hands on experience in: Generative AI: LangChain, vector databases, embedding models. Data Engineering: PySpark, Apache Iceberg/Delta Lake, orchestration tools. A proven ability to articulate both visionary AI possibilities and practical data platform requirements to diverse audiences. Preferred Qualifications An advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in a relevant field. Experience with AWS professional services or AWS partner ecosystem across both AI and data domains. Multiple Lakehouse platforms: Databricks, Snowflake, AWS native (Glue + Athena + Redshift). Multiple AI platforms: AWS Bedrock, Azure OpenAI, Google Vertex AI. Industry certifications: AWS - Solutions Architect Professional, Machine Learning Specialty, Data Analytics Specialty. Platform specific - Databricks Certified, Snowflake SnowPro. Experience with regulated industries requiring governance for both AI and data platforms. Track record building practices that deliver both generative AI solutions and data modernization programs. Published thought leadership in generative AI applications and/or modern data architectures.

Client Manager - Accountancy Practice Location: Nantwich, Cheshire Salary: £45,000 - £51,000 + excellent benefits Client Manager - Leadership Opportunity in a Growing Accountancy Practice A highly regarded and growing accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Client Manager to join its expanding team in Nantwich. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified ACA / ACCA accountant from a mid to large accountancy firm who is looking to step into a client-facing leadership role with responsibility for managing a client portfolio, leading a team of accountants, and delivering high-quality advisory services. The role is ideal for a strong people manager who enjoys mentoring and developing staff, building strong client relationships, and contributing to the growth and success of a progressive accountancy practice. Key Responsibilities Manage a portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients across a variety of sectors. Oversee the preparation and review of statutory accounts, management accounts, and financial statements. Deliver high-quality client relationship management and advisory services. Ensure compliance with UK GAAP, statutory reporting requirements, and tax legislation. Act as a trusted advisor to clients, supporting business growth and financial decision making. Provide strong leadership and people management to a team of accountants and trainees - 4 currently. Review work prepared by junior staff including accounts preparation, tax computations, and financial reporting. Offer technical guidance, mentoring, and coaching to support professional development. Foster a culture of continuous learning and high performance within the team. Assist with workflow planning, delegation, and resource allocation to ensure efficient delivery of client work. Identify opportunities for additional advisory services and practice growth within the client portfolio. Support business development and client retention initiatives. Contribute to practice efficiency improvements, systems development, and operational best practice. Requirements Essential ACA or ACCA qualified accountant (or qualified by experience). Minimum 5+ years' experience in an accountancy practice. Experience managing a client portfolio within a mid or large accountancy firm. Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, statutory accounts preparation, and financial reporting. Proven people management or team leadership experience. Excellent communication and client relationship management skills. Ability to manage multiple client deadlines and competing priorities. Benefits The firm offers an excellent benefits package designed to support work-life balance, wellbeing, and long-term career development: Competitive salary £45,000 - £51,000 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Birthday day off Pension scheme Life insurance Health & wellbeing programme Regular company events and team days Strong career progression opportunities Ongoing training and professional development Plus other excellent benefits Location & Commutable Areas The role is based in Nantwich, with commuting access from: Crewe, Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Sandbach, Congleton, Middlewich, Winsford, Northwich, Chester, Alsager, Holmes Chapel, Whitchurch, Market Drayton, Telford, Shrewsbury, Stafford, Macclesfield, and surrounding Cheshire / Shropshire areas. Candidates within approximately a one hour commute are encouraged to apply. Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity for a Client Manager, Practice Manager, Senior Accountant, or Portfolio Manager looking to join a progressive and growing accountancy practice where they can lead a team, build strong client relationships, and contribute to the long-term growth of the firm. You will benefit from a supportive culture, excellent benefits, and genuine career progression opportunities within a successful and ambitious practice. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Operations Manager - Facilities Services Location: London (Hybrid - site visits required)Contract: PermanentSalary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Private Healthcare + Flexible Benefits About the Role We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Operations Manager to join our Facilities Services division at NG Bailey, taking full ownership of service delivery, operational performance, and people leadership across a significant London portfolio. This is a high-impact leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives on driving operational excellence, developing high-performing teams, and maintaining outstanding client relationships. You'll take operational responsibility for four major accounts - spanning whole-building maintenance to complex trading floor environments - as well as strategic oversight of our London Mobile Team, which delivers services across 35 demise contracts throughout the capital. You'll be the driving force behind day-to-day operations, ensuring every contract we deliver meets the highest standards of safety, compliance, and client satisfaction. Key Responsibilities Leading, coaching, and developing a team of Contract Managers, creating a culture of accountability, high performance, and continuous improvement across all sites. Taking full operational ownership of a diverse London portfolio, ensuring consistent, compliant, and commercially sound service delivery. Acting as a senior point of escalation for clients, building trusted, long-term relationships through structured reviews, proactive communication, and visible leadership on site. Owning full P&L accountability - driving accurate forecasting, cost control, and the delivery of profitable outcomes across your portfolio. Championing health, safety, and statutory compliance, embedding a zero-compromise safety culture across all contracts and teams. Overseeing the delivery of hard FM services, including planned and reactive maintenance across a varied estate of commercial buildings. Partnering with internal technical, energy, and support functions to identify efficiencies, drive innovation, and continuously add value for clients. Representing NG Bailey's values - safety, integrity, and service excellence - in everything you do. What We're Looking For We're looking for a decisive, commercially sharp operations leader who can manage complexity, inspire teams, and consistently deliver against client and business expectations. You'll be equally comfortable in the boardroom and on site - someone who leads from the front and sets the standard for those around them. You'll bring: Strong technical qualifications in mechanical or electrical engineering (essential). Substantial experience in an operational leadership role within hard FM, building services, or a related environment. A proven ability to manage multi-site operations and lead Contract Managers or similar senior operational staff. Strong commercial acumen, with demonstrable experience managing P&L, controlling costs, and delivering profitable contracts. A solid understanding of statutory compliance, H&S legislation, and audit frameworks within a hard FM context. The confidence and credibility to manage senior client relationships, lead structured reviews, and handle escalations with professionalism. A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a passion for continuous improvement and operational best practice. Why Join NG Bailey? We're one of the UK's leading independent engineering and services businesses, with a proud history and an ambitious future. Joining us means being part of a team that genuinely values its people, invests in their development, and gives them the autonomy to make a real impact. We're always evolving our benefits to attract and retain the best talent. Here's what you can expect: Car or Car Allowance 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with the option to buy or sell additional days) Pension with up to 8% employer contribution Private Medical Insurance Life Assurance Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Employee Assistance Programme (mental health, counselling, and legal advice) Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Membership, Travel Insurance, Tax-Free Bikes, and more 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: We are 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.

Lift & Escalator Engineering Consultant Location: London / Sussex UK (with occasional travel) About the Company We are working with a highly respected independent engineering consultancy specialising in the vertical transportation of people and goods, including lifts, escalators, and specialist transportation systems. The company has built a strong reputation across the industry for delivering independent technical expertise, innovative solutions, and trusted advice to developers, property owners, consultants and facilities managers across the UK and internationally. The business is led by one of the most reputable and respected figures within the lift and escalator sector. The company prides itself on maintaining exceptionally high professional standards and fostering an environment where talented engineers can build long-term careers. This is an opportunity to join a consultancy that values expertise, invests in its people, and offers the right individual the chance to progress through the ranks and develop a lasting career within the industry . The Role Due to continued growth, our client is seeking a Lift & Escalator Consulting Engineer to join its expanding team. This role would suit an experienced lift industry professional looking to broaden their career within consultancy. The position involves providing independent technical advice, carrying out site surveys and audits, supporting project work, and liaising with clients and contractors. For the right individual, this role offers genuine career progression , with opportunities to grow into senior consultancy and leadership positions within the business. Key Responsibilities Carry out site inspections, surveys and technical assessments of lift and escalator installations Conduct maintenance audits and performance reviews of vertical transportation systems Review LOLER inspection reports and statutory documentation Provide technical advice on maintenance strategies, upgrades and modernisation projects Prepare technical reports, specifications and consultancy documentation Attend and run client meetings , ensuring clear communication and accurate minutes Liaise with clients, contractors, maintenance providers and project teams Assist in the management and delivery of consultancy projects Ensure compliance with current legislation, safety regulations and relevant industry standards Candidate Requirements Minimum 5 years experience in the lift and escalator industry to at least technician level (If only lift experience is held, escalator training will be provided) Minimum HNC in Lift, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Degree level or above preferred) Preferably IEng or CEng registered with the Engineering Council (ECUK) If not currently registered, a willingness to work towards this status Preferably a Fellow of a Professional Engineering Institution (PEI) Alternatively Associate Member or Member with a willingness to progress to Fellow status Sound knowledge of legislation and standards applicable to lifts and escalators Computer literate , particularly with Microsoft Office products Good interpersonal and communication skills Ability to run meetings and accurately record minutes A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop The ability to recognise when support is required and ask for guidance Willingness to travel occasionally (sporadic and dependent on project workload) Salary & Benefits Salary depending on experience Car allowance Additional benefits package Professional development support Assistance towards professional accreditation and career progression Career Opportunity This role offers more than just a job. They are committed to supporting engineers who demonstrate dedication, professionalism and ambition. The right person will be supported in developing their expertise and progressing within the consultancy, building a long-term career with a highly respected organisation in the lift and escalator industry .

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-

We are seeking a Client Services Manager to join a professional services team within the accounting and finance department. The role requires a strong focus on client management and service excellence, ensuring the delivery of high-quality professional services. Client Details Our client is a top-tier, independent accountancy and advisory group ranked among the UK's leading firms. With offices across the North West and Midlands, they combine traditional values with a modern, collaborative culture. Known for long-term staff retention, they invest heavily in professional development and wellbeing, creating an environment where careers thrive. Description As Client Services Manager, you will: Manage a portfolio of SME and owner-managed clients Lead, coach, and develop a team of accountants and trainees Deliver proactive advice and ensure compliance with standards Collaborate with senior leadership to enhance client service Identify growth opportunities and strengthen client relationships Profile A successful Client Services Manager should have: ACA or ACCA qualified with proven practice experience Skilled in managing client portfolios and leading teams Strong technical knowledge and advisory capability Excellent communication and leadership skills Tech-savvy and proactive mindset Able to commute to Stoke-on-Trent Job Offer Salary: £50,000-£55,000 DOE Hybrid working with flexible hours Generous holiday allowance Fully funded professional study and leadership mentoring Company pension scheme Health MOTs and mental health support Vibrant wellbeing and social calendar Modern office in central Manchester with excellent transport links