Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons BDO's Corporate Tax practice sits at the heart of our Tax function and plays an important role in the wider business. Our team works collaboratively with others across BDO, offering clients in the UK and overseas expert advice and solutions that help them overcome their challenges. If you're looking for exposure and the chance to make an impact, you're looking in the right place Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. We are looking for someone with; An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues. Experience of dealing with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients. Experience of managing a portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection. Ability to provide Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients using resource from a shared service team or via technology tools. An understanding of potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm's quality control procedures Experience of leading complex projects. Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent You'll also be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6,500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons BDO's Corporate Tax practice sits at the heart of our Tax function and plays an important role in the wider business. Our team works collaboratively with others across BDO, offering clients in the UK and overseas expert advice and solutions that help them overcome their challenges. If you're looking for exposure and the chance to make an impact, you're looking in the right place Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. We are looking for someone with; An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues. Experience of dealing with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients. Experience of managing a portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection. Ability to provide Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients using resource from a shared service team or via technology tools. An understanding of potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm's quality control procedures Experience of leading complex projects. Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent You'll also be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6,500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Are you passionate about turning strategy into action? Do you enjoy embedding Lean thinking where it makes a real operational difference? Are you energised by coaching others to continuously improve performance? Here at GXO, we're looking for a Continuous Improvement Manager to join our adidas contract based at Marston Gate, Bedford. You will play a pivotal role in delivering the sites improvement strategy by embedding Lean tools and Continuous Improvement practices across operational teams. Working closely with Managers and Frontline colleagues, you'll demonstrate the practical value of CI, translating strategy into clear, actionable improvement plans. You'll lead hands-on projects, facilitate workshops and training, and ensure CI initiatives are directly aligned to business objectives and performance targets. This is a full-time, permanent position. You will work Monday to Friday, 09:00 till 17:00. Pay, benefits and more: We're looking to offer a salary of up to £50,000 per annum , and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You'll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more! What you'll do on a typical day: Identify and deliver improvement opportunities by analysing processes, leading CI projects and eliminating waste, variation and bottlenecks Embed Lean capability across the site through workshops, training, coaching and mentoring (including Yellow & Green Belt support) Drive data-led performance improvement by collecting, analysing and reporting results, benefits and lessons learned Enable sustainable change by collaborating cross-functionally, supporting change management, standardising processes and promoting continuous feedback Ensure safe and compliant delivery by meeting all Environment, Health & Safety requirements, including H&S and COSHH standards What you need to succeed at GXO: Strong hands-on experience with Lean/Six Sigma tools and methodologies (Green Belt or equivalent) Proven experience in a Continuous Improvement role Proven ability to operate confidently at all levels of the organisation Strong operational mindset with a practical, delivery-focused approach Excellent analytical mindset with a practical, delivery-focused approach We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains. GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Are you passionate about turning strategy into action? Do you enjoy embedding Lean thinking where it makes a real operational difference? Are you energised by coaching others to continuously improve performance? Here at GXO, we're looking for a Continuous Improvement Manager to join our adidas contract based at Marston Gate, Bedford. You will play a pivotal role in delivering the sites improvement strategy by embedding Lean tools and Continuous Improvement practices across operational teams. Working closely with Managers and Frontline colleagues, you'll demonstrate the practical value of CI, translating strategy into clear, actionable improvement plans. You'll lead hands-on projects, facilitate workshops and training, and ensure CI initiatives are directly aligned to business objectives and performance targets. This is a full-time, permanent position. You will work Monday to Friday, 09:00 till 17:00. Pay, benefits and more: We're looking to offer a salary of up to £50,000 per annum , and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You'll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more! What you'll do on a typical day: Identify and deliver improvement opportunities by analysing processes, leading CI projects and eliminating waste, variation and bottlenecks Embed Lean capability across the site through workshops, training, coaching and mentoring (including Yellow & Green Belt support) Drive data-led performance improvement by collecting, analysing and reporting results, benefits and lessons learned Enable sustainable change by collaborating cross-functionally, supporting change management, standardising processes and promoting continuous feedback Ensure safe and compliant delivery by meeting all Environment, Health & Safety requirements, including H&S and COSHH standards What you need to succeed at GXO: Strong hands-on experience with Lean/Six Sigma tools and methodologies (Green Belt or equivalent) Proven experience in a Continuous Improvement role Proven ability to operate confidently at all levels of the organisation Strong operational mindset with a practical, delivery-focused approach Excellent analytical mindset with a practical, delivery-focused approach We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains. GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons BDO's Corporate Tax practice sits at the heart of our Tax function and plays an important role in the wider business. Our team works collaboratively with others across BDO, offering clients in the UK and overseas expert advice and solutions that help them overcome their challenges. If you're looking for exposure and the chance to make an impact, you're looking in the right place Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. We are looking for someone with; An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues. Experience of dealing with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients. Experience of managing a portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection. Ability to provide Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients using resource from a shared service team or via technology tools. An understanding of potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm's quality control procedures Experience of leading complex projects. Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent You'll also be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6,500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons BDO's Corporate Tax practice sits at the heart of our Tax function and plays an important role in the wider business. Our team works collaboratively with others across BDO, offering clients in the UK and overseas expert advice and solutions that help them overcome their challenges. If you're looking for exposure and the chance to make an impact, you're looking in the right place Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. We are looking for someone with; An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues. Experience of dealing with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients. Experience of managing a portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection. Ability to provide Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients using resource from a shared service team or via technology tools. An understanding of potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm's quality control procedures Experience of leading complex projects. Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent You'll also be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6,500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Our client is a firm dedicated to international arbitration-commercial, investment-treaty, and inter-State. Their lawyers bring extensive experience in all types and forms of international arbitration, having represented corporate and sovereign clients in many of the most significant arbitral cases of the past decades. This collective expertise will be brought to bear with substantial, direct, and continuous partner involvement in each matter handled by the firm. They are looking to recruit a Finance Controller. The Finance Controller will prepare and have overall ownership of the firm's payroll, indirect taxes, financial reporting (month end) and treasury management processes. In addition, the Finance Manager may provide ownership and/or support on a variety of projects that are firm-wide in scope. Responsibilities Preparation of monthly payroll for the UK and France including liaising with outsourced payroll providers. Supervision of monthly payroll for other offices. Prepare all monthly payroll and benefits journals for posting. Maintain payroll and benefits balance sheet reconciliations. Administration of retirement schemes (US and UK) - monthly UK and US administrative tasks. Reporting of payroll data for the firms' profitability tracking. Prepare UK, Spanish, Singapore and French indirect tax returns (e.g. GST, VAT) Ensure transactions are processed in accordance with UK Solicitor's Accounts Rules. Ensure appropriate treasury management across the firm's bank accounts. Support the preparation of accounts for UK, US, Spanish, Singapore and French tax purposes. Respond to accounting, tax, indirect tax, Solicitor's Accounts Rules and other finance queries. Prepare monthly schedules, primarily for accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, payroll & benefits. Maintain balance sheet monthly reconciliation processes. Treasury management and maintain cashflow forecasts for the firm. Support the annual budget and quarterly forecasting processes for the firm. Support Business Services heads in analysing budget vs actual performance. Support firmwide cost control. Prepare ad-hoc analysis to support decision making for the Management Team. Candidate Profile A qualification as an Accountant. Experience of working in an international and multi-currency environment. Experience of operating law firm finance processes in accordance with UK Solicitor's Accounts Rules. An understanding of LLP accounting and economics. Strong analytical skills. Strong understanding and experience of Practice Management Systems (ideally Aderant). Reliable, adaptable and flexible attitude, ensuring that deadlines are met. High level of attention to detail, sound judgment, and logical decision making with a hands 1 on approach. Excellent Excel skills and a good understanding of accounting software principles. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient at analysing financial and operational data and preparing analysis for executive consumption Important Notice It is Career Legal's policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to respond to individual candidates. If we have not contacted, you within three working days your application has been unsuccessful, and your details have not been retained. Please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you. Career Legal is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this permanent vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Our client is a firm dedicated to international arbitration-commercial, investment-treaty, and inter-State. Their lawyers bring extensive experience in all types and forms of international arbitration, having represented corporate and sovereign clients in many of the most significant arbitral cases of the past decades. This collective expertise will be brought to bear with substantial, direct, and continuous partner involvement in each matter handled by the firm. They are looking to recruit a Finance Controller. The Finance Controller will prepare and have overall ownership of the firm's payroll, indirect taxes, financial reporting (month end) and treasury management processes. In addition, the Finance Manager may provide ownership and/or support on a variety of projects that are firm-wide in scope. Responsibilities Preparation of monthly payroll for the UK and France including liaising with outsourced payroll providers. Supervision of monthly payroll for other offices. Prepare all monthly payroll and benefits journals for posting. Maintain payroll and benefits balance sheet reconciliations. Administration of retirement schemes (US and UK) - monthly UK and US administrative tasks. Reporting of payroll data for the firms' profitability tracking. Prepare UK, Spanish, Singapore and French indirect tax returns (e.g. GST, VAT) Ensure transactions are processed in accordance with UK Solicitor's Accounts Rules. Ensure appropriate treasury management across the firm's bank accounts. Support the preparation of accounts for UK, US, Spanish, Singapore and French tax purposes. Respond to accounting, tax, indirect tax, Solicitor's Accounts Rules and other finance queries. Prepare monthly schedules, primarily for accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, payroll & benefits. Maintain balance sheet monthly reconciliation processes. Treasury management and maintain cashflow forecasts for the firm. Support the annual budget and quarterly forecasting processes for the firm. Support Business Services heads in analysing budget vs actual performance. Support firmwide cost control. Prepare ad-hoc analysis to support decision making for the Management Team. Candidate Profile A qualification as an Accountant. Experience of working in an international and multi-currency environment. Experience of operating law firm finance processes in accordance with UK Solicitor's Accounts Rules. An understanding of LLP accounting and economics. Strong analytical skills. Strong understanding and experience of Practice Management Systems (ideally Aderant). Reliable, adaptable and flexible attitude, ensuring that deadlines are met. High level of attention to detail, sound judgment, and logical decision making with a hands 1 on approach. Excellent Excel skills and a good understanding of accounting software principles. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient at analysing financial and operational data and preparing analysis for executive consumption Important Notice It is Career Legal's policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to respond to individual candidates. If we have not contacted, you within three working days your application has been unsuccessful, and your details have not been retained. Please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you. Career Legal is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this permanent vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.
Title: Communications and Events Officer Remuneration: £32,952 Hours: Full-time. Some early morning, evening and weekend working required. Location: Better Bankside, 18 Great Guildford Street, London SE1 0FD Contract: Permanent Reporting to: Director of Communications and Engagement Job Overview Better Bankside is seeking a highly motivated Communications and Events Officer to support delivery of an exciting engagement and events programme. This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious professional to hone their communications, marketing and events skills in the dynamic placemaking sector. You will bring first-rate skills across communications, marketing and events to a small, high performing membership organisation known for creative thinking and high impact delivery. You'll combine enthusiasm and commitment with meticulous attention to detail and a disciplined approach to delivering projects on time and budget. Collaboration and strong partnerships are central to Better Bankside's success, and the Communications and Events Officer will play a key role in a goal-focused team, working alongside some of London's most influential stakeholders. The role will support the Communications and Engagement team to deliver on our five-year plan. BB-Strategy-2025-30.pdf Main Responsibilities The Communications and Events Officer supports delivery of creative initiatives that help achieve Better Bankside's vision of a Stronger, Greener, Happier neighbourhood, including: Communications and marketing: Lead on Better Bankside's fortnightly e-newsletter, including content creation and production. Assist with content social media channels, including LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok. Research, create and upload content, including articles, Buzz offers (Better Bankside's local discount scheme) and event listings, to betterbankside.co.uk, banksidelondon.co.uk and Manage the Better Bankside events and activities calendar. Events and initiatives: Support the Director of Communications and Engagement and the Marketing Manager to deliver Better Bankside's cultural programme, including creative input, supplier liaison and communications across print, digital, social and out of home. Support the Responsible Business and Inclusion Manager and Membership Manager to organise and promote events, membership and community engagement campaigns. Represent Better Bankside at member events and support their delivery, including venue booking, marketing, set-up, registration and feedback. Undertake member engagement and account management activity, including as part of Better Bankside's ballot campaign, to increase members' benefiting from Better Bankside services and ensure a strong 'yes' vote at ballot. Data and insights Support the team to develop more targeted communications and a programme that responds to member needs using data analytics, including digital marketing analytics, member surveys and publicly available datasets. Consistently record and represent activities and contacts on Better Bankside's customer relationship management system. Administration: Manage the Buzz card local discount scheme, to include supporting the development of the new Buzz app. Manage Better Bankside's image portal, Cloudinary. Project management: Support senior colleagues on key projects and campaigns. Take ownership of your own projects as your role develops. Undertake any other reasonable duties within the remit of the role. Person Specification We are looking for a super-organised, highly effective professional who is quick to learn and willing to get stuck in. Thorough and accurate, with excellent attention to detail, you will be driven by a desire to put Bankside on the map and support our member businesses to thrive. You will be a collaborator and problem-solver, a strategic thinker and confident communicator. Knowledge and Experience: Demonstrable experience in a communications, marketing or events role, whether gained through formal education, apprenticeship, self-directed learning or practical experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write clearly and persuasively for a range of channels and audiences, both independently and, where appropriate, using AI tools. Proven ability to manage a busy workload, prioritise tasks and work on own initiative. Demonstrable experience of supporting a small, busy team and building positive working relationships with key stakeholders, eg members, partners and contractors. Confident user of MS Office; knowledge of CMS and CRM systems desirable; Adobe Photoshop an advantage. Proven experience using social media and e-marketing tools, with an understanding of how to apply these effectively in a professional setting. Demonstrable experience of event organisation. Ability to evaluate and report on digital marketing activity using data analytics, including digital marketing analytics, member surveys and publicly available datasets. About Better Bankside Better Bankside was one of the first Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) in the UK, established in 2004. We are a coalition of local businesses working closely with community stakeholders to co-create projects and services that benefit the whole Bankside neighbourhood, supporting local businesses and making a positive impact in our community. As a BID, we are funded by a mandatory levy on businesses within a defined boundary, and every five years must secure a majority vote from our members to continue. Our last ballot, in November 2024, achieved overwhelming support - 91% voted for another five years of Better Bankside. We are a small team of fifteen, plus our wardens and street cleaning teams, and an extended network of regular collaborators and contributors. Better Bankside is an organisation where you can make a real impact, across a wide-ranging and varied programme of work. Our vision Powered by the people of Bankside, Better Bankside will be an agent of change, leading innovative economic, environmental, and social action to advance one of the world's great neighbourhoods, bringing benefits to business and Banksiders. Our mission We will improve everyone's experience of the neighbourhood by co-creating our programme with Banksiders, responding inventively to urban challenges, and celebrating the differences that define Bankside as London's Other Side. Working arrangements Better Bankside offers a flexible working policy. Core hours are 10am - 4pm, Monday to Friday, with the ability to flex two hours to suit personal needs. Some evening and weekend work will be required in accordance with the needs of the post. Due to the nature of our work, it is expected that a minimum of three days per week will be based in the office with up to two days working from home. How to apply At Better Bankside, we celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our staff. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background. As part of our commitment to being a more inclusive and diverse organisation, we use the Applied platform to reduce bias in the recruitment process. Deadline 4th May. Interviews w/c 11th May.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Title: Communications and Events Officer Remuneration: £32,952 Hours: Full-time. Some early morning, evening and weekend working required. Location: Better Bankside, 18 Great Guildford Street, London SE1 0FD Contract: Permanent Reporting to: Director of Communications and Engagement Job Overview Better Bankside is seeking a highly motivated Communications and Events Officer to support delivery of an exciting engagement and events programme. This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious professional to hone their communications, marketing and events skills in the dynamic placemaking sector. You will bring first-rate skills across communications, marketing and events to a small, high performing membership organisation known for creative thinking and high impact delivery. You'll combine enthusiasm and commitment with meticulous attention to detail and a disciplined approach to delivering projects on time and budget. Collaboration and strong partnerships are central to Better Bankside's success, and the Communications and Events Officer will play a key role in a goal-focused team, working alongside some of London's most influential stakeholders. The role will support the Communications and Engagement team to deliver on our five-year plan. BB-Strategy-2025-30.pdf Main Responsibilities The Communications and Events Officer supports delivery of creative initiatives that help achieve Better Bankside's vision of a Stronger, Greener, Happier neighbourhood, including: Communications and marketing: Lead on Better Bankside's fortnightly e-newsletter, including content creation and production. Assist with content social media channels, including LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok. Research, create and upload content, including articles, Buzz offers (Better Bankside's local discount scheme) and event listings, to betterbankside.co.uk, banksidelondon.co.uk and Manage the Better Bankside events and activities calendar. Events and initiatives: Support the Director of Communications and Engagement and the Marketing Manager to deliver Better Bankside's cultural programme, including creative input, supplier liaison and communications across print, digital, social and out of home. Support the Responsible Business and Inclusion Manager and Membership Manager to organise and promote events, membership and community engagement campaigns. Represent Better Bankside at member events and support their delivery, including venue booking, marketing, set-up, registration and feedback. Undertake member engagement and account management activity, including as part of Better Bankside's ballot campaign, to increase members' benefiting from Better Bankside services and ensure a strong 'yes' vote at ballot. Data and insights Support the team to develop more targeted communications and a programme that responds to member needs using data analytics, including digital marketing analytics, member surveys and publicly available datasets. Consistently record and represent activities and contacts on Better Bankside's customer relationship management system. Administration: Manage the Buzz card local discount scheme, to include supporting the development of the new Buzz app. Manage Better Bankside's image portal, Cloudinary. Project management: Support senior colleagues on key projects and campaigns. Take ownership of your own projects as your role develops. Undertake any other reasonable duties within the remit of the role. Person Specification We are looking for a super-organised, highly effective professional who is quick to learn and willing to get stuck in. Thorough and accurate, with excellent attention to detail, you will be driven by a desire to put Bankside on the map and support our member businesses to thrive. You will be a collaborator and problem-solver, a strategic thinker and confident communicator. Knowledge and Experience: Demonstrable experience in a communications, marketing or events role, whether gained through formal education, apprenticeship, self-directed learning or practical experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write clearly and persuasively for a range of channels and audiences, both independently and, where appropriate, using AI tools. Proven ability to manage a busy workload, prioritise tasks and work on own initiative. Demonstrable experience of supporting a small, busy team and building positive working relationships with key stakeholders, eg members, partners and contractors. Confident user of MS Office; knowledge of CMS and CRM systems desirable; Adobe Photoshop an advantage. Proven experience using social media and e-marketing tools, with an understanding of how to apply these effectively in a professional setting. Demonstrable experience of event organisation. Ability to evaluate and report on digital marketing activity using data analytics, including digital marketing analytics, member surveys and publicly available datasets. About Better Bankside Better Bankside was one of the first Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) in the UK, established in 2004. We are a coalition of local businesses working closely with community stakeholders to co-create projects and services that benefit the whole Bankside neighbourhood, supporting local businesses and making a positive impact in our community. As a BID, we are funded by a mandatory levy on businesses within a defined boundary, and every five years must secure a majority vote from our members to continue. Our last ballot, in November 2024, achieved overwhelming support - 91% voted for another five years of Better Bankside. We are a small team of fifteen, plus our wardens and street cleaning teams, and an extended network of regular collaborators and contributors. Better Bankside is an organisation where you can make a real impact, across a wide-ranging and varied programme of work. Our vision Powered by the people of Bankside, Better Bankside will be an agent of change, leading innovative economic, environmental, and social action to advance one of the world's great neighbourhoods, bringing benefits to business and Banksiders. Our mission We will improve everyone's experience of the neighbourhood by co-creating our programme with Banksiders, responding inventively to urban challenges, and celebrating the differences that define Bankside as London's Other Side. Working arrangements Better Bankside offers a flexible working policy. Core hours are 10am - 4pm, Monday to Friday, with the ability to flex two hours to suit personal needs. Some evening and weekend work will be required in accordance with the needs of the post. Due to the nature of our work, it is expected that a minimum of three days per week will be based in the office with up to two days working from home. How to apply At Better Bankside, we celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our staff. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background. As part of our commitment to being a more inclusive and diverse organisation, we use the Applied platform to reduce bias in the recruitment process. Deadline 4th May. Interviews w/c 11th May.
We are seeking a meticulous and results-driven Finance Manager to oversee financial operations and ensure compliance within the not-for-profit sector. This permanent role is based in Glasgow, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful initiatives. Client Details This not-for-profit organisation, based in Glasgow, operates as a medium-sized entity dedicated to delivering meaningful services to the community. The organisation is committed to maintaining financial integrity and supporting its mission through effective financial management. Description Oversee the organisation's financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes. Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards relevant to the not-for-profit sector. Prepare and present accurate financial reports to senior management and stakeholders. Manage cash flow, investments, and financial risk to maintain the organisation's financial stability. Lead and mentor a small accounting team to ensure efficient financial operations. Collaborate with other departments to optimise resource allocation and cost management. Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency. Work closely with external auditors to ensure smooth audit processes. Profile A successful Finance Manager should have: A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent. Proven experience in financial management within the not-for-profit sector. Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to lead and develop a team effectively. High level of proficiency with financial software and reporting tools. Strong communication skills to liaise with stakeholders at all levels. Job Offer Competitive salary ranging from £66,000 to £70,000 per annum. Comprehensive benefits package (details to be confirmed). Opportunity to work in the not-for-profit sector and contribute to meaningful projects. Permanent role based in Glasgow with a supportive work environment. Chance to lead a dedicated team and influence financial strategy. If you are a skilled Finance Manager seeking a fulfilling role in Glasgow, we encourage you to apply today. Hybrid working following successful 6 month probationary period.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
We are seeking a meticulous and results-driven Finance Manager to oversee financial operations and ensure compliance within the not-for-profit sector. This permanent role is based in Glasgow, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful initiatives. Client Details This not-for-profit organisation, based in Glasgow, operates as a medium-sized entity dedicated to delivering meaningful services to the community. The organisation is committed to maintaining financial integrity and supporting its mission through effective financial management. Description Oversee the organisation's financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes. Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards relevant to the not-for-profit sector. Prepare and present accurate financial reports to senior management and stakeholders. Manage cash flow, investments, and financial risk to maintain the organisation's financial stability. Lead and mentor a small accounting team to ensure efficient financial operations. Collaborate with other departments to optimise resource allocation and cost management. Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency. Work closely with external auditors to ensure smooth audit processes. Profile A successful Finance Manager should have: A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent. Proven experience in financial management within the not-for-profit sector. Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to lead and develop a team effectively. High level of proficiency with financial software and reporting tools. Strong communication skills to liaise with stakeholders at all levels. Job Offer Competitive salary ranging from £66,000 to £70,000 per annum. Comprehensive benefits package (details to be confirmed). Opportunity to work in the not-for-profit sector and contribute to meaningful projects. Permanent role based in Glasgow with a supportive work environment. Chance to lead a dedicated team and influence financial strategy. If you are a skilled Finance Manager seeking a fulfilling role in Glasgow, we encourage you to apply today. Hybrid working following successful 6 month probationary period.
Job title: Project Engineer Reverse Acquisition & CAD Industry: Wireless Telecommunications (Transmission) Reports to: Programme Manager Location: Full Time office based in Bracknell, Berkshire Employment Type: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday About the Role We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer Reverse Acquisition & CAD to join our Wireless Transmission team based in Bracknell click apply for full job details
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Job title: Project Engineer Reverse Acquisition & CAD Industry: Wireless Telecommunications (Transmission) Reports to: Programme Manager Location: Full Time office based in Bracknell, Berkshire Employment Type: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday About the Role We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer Reverse Acquisition & CAD to join our Wireless Transmission team based in Bracknell click apply for full job details
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Audit quality is central to our strategy as an Audit Stream, the key ingredient to our success. Consistent high audit quality enables us to attract, develop and retain talented people and be proud of our work. Audit quality allows us to compete in the market and demonstrate that we can play a key role in market reform. Consistently high audit quality does not happen by chance. It requires a mindset and culture of challenge and professional scepticism, appropriate resources both people and intellectual, investment in central support for engagement teams and technology solutions. Within the last year we have increased our headcount significantly, invested in new partners, and commenced a significant investment programme in our central quality support team. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. This is an opportunity for talented, high performing and ambitious Senior Manager to join the Audit Stream Risk and Reporting team in the AQD in an exciting period and help to shape the role and the expanding team. You will report into the Audit Stream Risk and Reporting Partner and work closely with Audit Stream Risk and Reporting Director. The Audit Stream Risk and Reporting team is a growing team and provides support to audit teams when audit risk and contractual issues emerge on audit engagements and with audit reporting matters. The role will include providing the teams with proactive support to resolve the issue and involving specialists from the wider AQD team when required. As part of this supportive and knowledgeable team, you'll have a chance to use and develop your technical skills to solve complex issues and contribute to the delivery of high quality audits. The key responsibilities of the role includes: Triaging and handling queries on form and content of audit report, engagement letters and other reporting matters Review and approval of non-standard engagement letters, amendments to terms of business, hold harmless letters and NDAs. Advise on audit stream risk issues that emerge ensuring that the correct support is provided to the audit team and review of audit working papers when required. Approval of modified audit reports and non-standard audit reports including component auditor reporting. Take responsibility for ad hoc projects and ensure that all processes and controls related to audit stream risk and reporting are correctly implemented to support a System of Quality Management, ensuring that any remediation points are addressed. Proactively identify wider risk and reporting issues and implement policies and guidance to assist the audit teams. Write and maintain templates, manuals, guidance and articles for use by the audit teams. Contribute to audit quality initiatives led by the wider Audit Quality Department. You'll be someone with: ACA or similar professional accountancy qualification. Recent audit experience working on PIE and listed audit engagements or performed an internal role advising on PIE and listed entities. Excellent practical and technical audit risk and reporting experience. Ability to be objective and sceptical and to have confidence to challenge more senior members of an audit team. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a small team and able to use own initiative. Ability to think innovatively and creatively to identify ways to improve processes and guidance. Attention to detail. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including an ability to communicate difficult messages. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work. An awareness of the UK regulatory requirements is useful but not essential. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. 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 and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in 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.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Audit quality is central to our strategy as an Audit Stream, the key ingredient to our success. Consistent high audit quality enables us to attract, develop and retain talented people and be proud of our work. Audit quality allows us to compete in the market and demonstrate that we can play a key role in market reform. Consistently high audit quality does not happen by chance. It requires a mindset and culture of challenge and professional scepticism, appropriate resources both people and intellectual, investment in central support for engagement teams and technology solutions. Within the last year we have increased our headcount significantly, invested in new partners, and commenced a significant investment programme in our central quality support team. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. This is an opportunity for talented, high performing and ambitious Senior Manager to join the Audit Stream Risk and Reporting team in the AQD in an exciting period and help to shape the role and the expanding team. You will report into the Audit Stream Risk and Reporting Partner and work closely with Audit Stream Risk and Reporting Director. The Audit Stream Risk and Reporting team is a growing team and provides support to audit teams when audit risk and contractual issues emerge on audit engagements and with audit reporting matters. The role will include providing the teams with proactive support to resolve the issue and involving specialists from the wider AQD team when required. As part of this supportive and knowledgeable team, you'll have a chance to use and develop your technical skills to solve complex issues and contribute to the delivery of high quality audits. The key responsibilities of the role includes: Triaging and handling queries on form and content of audit report, engagement letters and other reporting matters Review and approval of non-standard engagement letters, amendments to terms of business, hold harmless letters and NDAs. Advise on audit stream risk issues that emerge ensuring that the correct support is provided to the audit team and review of audit working papers when required. Approval of modified audit reports and non-standard audit reports including component auditor reporting. Take responsibility for ad hoc projects and ensure that all processes and controls related to audit stream risk and reporting are correctly implemented to support a System of Quality Management, ensuring that any remediation points are addressed. Proactively identify wider risk and reporting issues and implement policies and guidance to assist the audit teams. Write and maintain templates, manuals, guidance and articles for use by the audit teams. Contribute to audit quality initiatives led by the wider Audit Quality Department. You'll be someone with: ACA or similar professional accountancy qualification. Recent audit experience working on PIE and listed audit engagements or performed an internal role advising on PIE and listed entities. Excellent practical and technical audit risk and reporting experience. Ability to be objective and sceptical and to have confidence to challenge more senior members of an audit team. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a small team and able to use own initiative. Ability to think innovatively and creatively to identify ways to improve processes and guidance. Attention to detail. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including an ability to communicate difficult messages. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work. An awareness of the UK regulatory requirements is useful but not essential. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. 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 and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in 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.
The Premier League Foundation is seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Grants and Compliance Manager on a permanent basis. As a key member of the Central Operations team, you will help ensure the Foundation operates as an effective and efficient charity by maintaining robust, high quality grant management processes. Working closely with the Head of Governance and Operations and the Senior Impact and Insight Manager, you will oversee all grant making activity, from application through to monitoring, reporting and end of grant procedures. You will ensure that grantees comply with funder requirements, and that our grant making practices reflect, promote and continue to evolve in line with sector best practice. You will collaborate closely with the Programmes Team and the Impact and Insights Team to ensure they have the tools and frameworks needed to monitor grant delivery and performance in line with Premier League programme expectations and funder requirements. Supported by the Governance and Grants Executive, you will track how funding is used, ensure grant conditions are met, and lead the ongoing improvement of grant making systems and processes. A core part of the role will be leading the development and implementation of the Capability Code of Practice - a governance framework designed specifically for the unique needs and context of professional football club charities. You will ensure the Code continues to evolve with governance best practice and will work directly with Premier League club charities to create regular opportunities for sharing good practice, supporting them to achieve full compliance with the Code and to strengthen their effectiveness and efficiency as charitable organisations. Working alongside the Head of Governance and Operations, you will also help ensure the Foundation maintains strong governance and operational excellence, including our own compliance with the Code and ongoing improvements to internal systems and processes. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast paced environment, managing multiple workstreams while demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and exceptional attention to detail. They will be comfortable working both autonomously and collaboratively and will bring a strong understanding of progressive grant making and the role that good governance plays in delivering the Foundation's charitable objectives. They will be confident in embedding these principles across the organisation and wider network and will demonstrate a clear commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Who we are The Premier League Foundation was established in 2010 to distribute funding provided by the Premier League and its partners to professional football club charities across England and Wales, supporting them in their delivery in thousands of community venues and schools across the country. A total of 106 club charities are supported across the Premier League, English Football League, and National League. More than 2.5 million individuals have benefitted from the charity, which aims to foster positive sporting, health, personal and education opportunities for children, young people, and the wider community. Our hybrid-working model also allows you some variety on your place of work, offering you the chance to work from home on some days each week. You will attend the office or site visits in line with our company policy. All staff liaise closely with their line manager to manage their time appropriately and according to their work and team requirements. The role: Oversee the Premier League Foundation's grant management function, ensuring timely, high-quality and consistent processes for grant assessment, approval, delivery, monitoring and reporting. Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of grant-making processes to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery. Provide advice and support on the design and development of application and grant-making processes for new programmes and funds. Work with the Head of Governance and Operations and the Finance team to support grant payment processes, including quarterly grant payments as required. Oversee the management of grant agreements, supported by the Foundation Governance and Grants Executive, and establish processes to ensure all grant-related documentation is quality assured and appropriately maintained. Contribute to reports relating to governance and grant management including mid-year and end of year monitoring updates for Premier League Foundation Board meetings. Support the Programmes Team in producing engaging and informative reports on programme performance and impact for our funding partners and other relevant stakeholders as required. Communicate regularly with club charities to provide updates, respond to queries, and build strong, collaborative relationships. Work with impact and insight colleagues to develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks for grant-funded projects. Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to ensure the impact of funded projects is measured, documented, and communicated effectively. Oversee the development and implementation of the Capability Code of Practice and the Capability Audit process, working collaboratively with funding partners and key stakeholders to assess the governance and management arrangements of funded organisations, and to embed a culture of continuous improvement across the network Develop and maintain strong relationships with the 20 Premier League football club charities to ensure compliance with the Capability Code of Practice, providing tailored support, advice and guidance to aid the effective implementation of their Capability Action Plans Lead the Premier League Foundation's internal self assessment against the Capability Code of Practice, monitoring progress and evaluating performance against the actions set out in our Capability Action Plan. Lead the delivery of the bi annual Capability Code of Practice Conference, as well as other grant making or governance related networking opportunities, events and training sessions Line-manage the Governance and Grants Executive, providing regular supervision, workload management, wellbeing support and opportunities for professional development. Ensure the Foundation is well connected to other initiatives and organisations in the sector and stay informed of trends in grant funding practice to inform operational improvements. Represent the Premier League Foundation in a professional and positive manner when engaging with internal and external stakeholders, always reflecting the organisation's values. Undertake any other duties that may reasonably be required, and are commensurate with the job role, in furtherance of the objectives of the Premier League Foundation. Requirements for the role: Strong written and analytical skills, with the ability to produce high-quality, impactful board reports. Experience working in governance, grant management or compliance within the voluntary, community, and/or sports sector. Knowledge and understanding of best practice, initiatives and legislation relating to charitable grant giving. Strong project management, planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage a complex network of internal and external stakeholders. Ability to work at pace, manage pressure, exercise sound judgement and resolve problems effectively. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of audiences across different formats, with written communication to an excellent standard. Excellent interpersonal, influencing and relationship management skills. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and with partners. High level of computer proficiency, particularly with excel. An understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and how they relate to the role. Willingness to travel within England and Wales as required. Satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Our commitment to safeguarding includes implementing robust safer recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of individuals applying for roles that involve work with children and adults who are or may be at risk of harm. For further information, please see our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Guidance. To apply please visit our careers page and apply with your CV and a cover letter. The closing date for applications is Monday 11 May 2026. We will remove barriers that prospective candidates might face at any stage of our recruitment process. If you have a disability and would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
The Premier League Foundation is seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Grants and Compliance Manager on a permanent basis. As a key member of the Central Operations team, you will help ensure the Foundation operates as an effective and efficient charity by maintaining robust, high quality grant management processes. Working closely with the Head of Governance and Operations and the Senior Impact and Insight Manager, you will oversee all grant making activity, from application through to monitoring, reporting and end of grant procedures. You will ensure that grantees comply with funder requirements, and that our grant making practices reflect, promote and continue to evolve in line with sector best practice. You will collaborate closely with the Programmes Team and the Impact and Insights Team to ensure they have the tools and frameworks needed to monitor grant delivery and performance in line with Premier League programme expectations and funder requirements. Supported by the Governance and Grants Executive, you will track how funding is used, ensure grant conditions are met, and lead the ongoing improvement of grant making systems and processes. A core part of the role will be leading the development and implementation of the Capability Code of Practice - a governance framework designed specifically for the unique needs and context of professional football club charities. You will ensure the Code continues to evolve with governance best practice and will work directly with Premier League club charities to create regular opportunities for sharing good practice, supporting them to achieve full compliance with the Code and to strengthen their effectiveness and efficiency as charitable organisations. Working alongside the Head of Governance and Operations, you will also help ensure the Foundation maintains strong governance and operational excellence, including our own compliance with the Code and ongoing improvements to internal systems and processes. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast paced environment, managing multiple workstreams while demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and exceptional attention to detail. They will be comfortable working both autonomously and collaboratively and will bring a strong understanding of progressive grant making and the role that good governance plays in delivering the Foundation's charitable objectives. They will be confident in embedding these principles across the organisation and wider network and will demonstrate a clear commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Who we are The Premier League Foundation was established in 2010 to distribute funding provided by the Premier League and its partners to professional football club charities across England and Wales, supporting them in their delivery in thousands of community venues and schools across the country. A total of 106 club charities are supported across the Premier League, English Football League, and National League. More than 2.5 million individuals have benefitted from the charity, which aims to foster positive sporting, health, personal and education opportunities for children, young people, and the wider community. Our hybrid-working model also allows you some variety on your place of work, offering you the chance to work from home on some days each week. You will attend the office or site visits in line with our company policy. All staff liaise closely with their line manager to manage their time appropriately and according to their work and team requirements. The role: Oversee the Premier League Foundation's grant management function, ensuring timely, high-quality and consistent processes for grant assessment, approval, delivery, monitoring and reporting. Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of grant-making processes to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery. Provide advice and support on the design and development of application and grant-making processes for new programmes and funds. Work with the Head of Governance and Operations and the Finance team to support grant payment processes, including quarterly grant payments as required. Oversee the management of grant agreements, supported by the Foundation Governance and Grants Executive, and establish processes to ensure all grant-related documentation is quality assured and appropriately maintained. Contribute to reports relating to governance and grant management including mid-year and end of year monitoring updates for Premier League Foundation Board meetings. Support the Programmes Team in producing engaging and informative reports on programme performance and impact for our funding partners and other relevant stakeholders as required. Communicate regularly with club charities to provide updates, respond to queries, and build strong, collaborative relationships. Work with impact and insight colleagues to develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks for grant-funded projects. Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to ensure the impact of funded projects is measured, documented, and communicated effectively. Oversee the development and implementation of the Capability Code of Practice and the Capability Audit process, working collaboratively with funding partners and key stakeholders to assess the governance and management arrangements of funded organisations, and to embed a culture of continuous improvement across the network Develop and maintain strong relationships with the 20 Premier League football club charities to ensure compliance with the Capability Code of Practice, providing tailored support, advice and guidance to aid the effective implementation of their Capability Action Plans Lead the Premier League Foundation's internal self assessment against the Capability Code of Practice, monitoring progress and evaluating performance against the actions set out in our Capability Action Plan. Lead the delivery of the bi annual Capability Code of Practice Conference, as well as other grant making or governance related networking opportunities, events and training sessions Line-manage the Governance and Grants Executive, providing regular supervision, workload management, wellbeing support and opportunities for professional development. Ensure the Foundation is well connected to other initiatives and organisations in the sector and stay informed of trends in grant funding practice to inform operational improvements. Represent the Premier League Foundation in a professional and positive manner when engaging with internal and external stakeholders, always reflecting the organisation's values. Undertake any other duties that may reasonably be required, and are commensurate with the job role, in furtherance of the objectives of the Premier League Foundation. Requirements for the role: Strong written and analytical skills, with the ability to produce high-quality, impactful board reports. Experience working in governance, grant management or compliance within the voluntary, community, and/or sports sector. Knowledge and understanding of best practice, initiatives and legislation relating to charitable grant giving. Strong project management, planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage a complex network of internal and external stakeholders. Ability to work at pace, manage pressure, exercise sound judgement and resolve problems effectively. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of audiences across different formats, with written communication to an excellent standard. Excellent interpersonal, influencing and relationship management skills. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and with partners. High level of computer proficiency, particularly with excel. An understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and how they relate to the role. Willingness to travel within England and Wales as required. Satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Our commitment to safeguarding includes implementing robust safer recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of individuals applying for roles that involve work with children and adults who are or may be at risk of harm. For further information, please see our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Guidance. To apply please visit our careers page and apply with your CV and a cover letter. The closing date for applications is Monday 11 May 2026. We will remove barriers that prospective candidates might face at any stage of our recruitment process. If you have a disability and would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact
This is an excellent career opportunity for a Civils Quantity Surveyor to work on the development of a major programme of capital investment for a major design and build civil engineering company. The role can be based in Wimborne, Salisbury, Yeovil or Bath The role: You will be involved in major capital projects, managing pre- and post-contract requirements, up to the value of £30m. Manage the contract payment process across several projects, carry out up-to-date, accurate cost value forecasting and report contract changes, opportunities and risks Operate to financial deadlines and react to the demands of construction delivery to ensure the best value Attend regular financial meetings with senior team members Work closely with Project Managers, Designers, Engineers and Estimators. Requirements of the Quantity Surveyor Quantity surveying experience in the civil engineering construction industry, preferably with the use of the NEC Suite of Contracts A degree in quantity surveying or a similar qualification Membership of the RICS/ICES is desirable Experience with change and risk management, as well as tender and final account negotiation On offer is a great career opportunity with a company that have an excellent reputation to work for This is one of the very best companies to develop with and progress your career The salary is highly competitive, and the financial package is industry leading Apply now
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
This is an excellent career opportunity for a Civils Quantity Surveyor to work on the development of a major programme of capital investment for a major design and build civil engineering company. The role can be based in Wimborne, Salisbury, Yeovil or Bath The role: You will be involved in major capital projects, managing pre- and post-contract requirements, up to the value of £30m. Manage the contract payment process across several projects, carry out up-to-date, accurate cost value forecasting and report contract changes, opportunities and risks Operate to financial deadlines and react to the demands of construction delivery to ensure the best value Attend regular financial meetings with senior team members Work closely with Project Managers, Designers, Engineers and Estimators. Requirements of the Quantity Surveyor Quantity surveying experience in the civil engineering construction industry, preferably with the use of the NEC Suite of Contracts A degree in quantity surveying or a similar qualification Membership of the RICS/ICES is desirable Experience with change and risk management, as well as tender and final account negotiation On offer is a great career opportunity with a company that have an excellent reputation to work for This is one of the very best companies to develop with and progress your career The salary is highly competitive, and the financial package is industry leading Apply now
Great opportunity to join a team of long serving employees where this is strong culture of collaboration and team work. Our client is a forward thinking medical supply company supplying that continues to grow . The company is focused on sustainability and supports several international conservation projects. They are looking for a customer service administrator to work in a small team to process all orders received and work alongside the operations manager to support broader customer service activity. Candidates must have a driving licence with own transport due to location. Customer Service Administrator Benefits and Package: Monday to Friday (09:00 - 17:00) Free Parking Contributory pension scheme Office based Customer Services Administrator Responsibilities: Process all orders received via the e-commerce system and direct emails. Deal with customer enquiries by telephone and email e.g. order queries such as late orders, stock availability, pricing, customer complaints and special order requests Ensure customer PO's are recorded on orders, create of despatch notes. Support field based sales execs with occasional queries. The ideal Customer Service Administrator will: Have an excellent telephone manner and be very customer focused. Initiative and a proactive approach to team work. Good computer skills and the capacity to learn new systems and processes. Basic MS Word and Excel. Good written communication skills essentials in order to send emails to customers. Some customer service experience or office experience desirable. GCSE pass grade or equivalent in English & Maths. Must have your own transport because the offices are located in a rural location. Thank you for your application however due to the high volume of candidates applying, if you have not heard back from us within 5 days please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Great opportunity to join a team of long serving employees where this is strong culture of collaboration and team work. Our client is a forward thinking medical supply company supplying that continues to grow . The company is focused on sustainability and supports several international conservation projects. They are looking for a customer service administrator to work in a small team to process all orders received and work alongside the operations manager to support broader customer service activity. Candidates must have a driving licence with own transport due to location. Customer Service Administrator Benefits and Package: Monday to Friday (09:00 - 17:00) Free Parking Contributory pension scheme Office based Customer Services Administrator Responsibilities: Process all orders received via the e-commerce system and direct emails. Deal with customer enquiries by telephone and email e.g. order queries such as late orders, stock availability, pricing, customer complaints and special order requests Ensure customer PO's are recorded on orders, create of despatch notes. Support field based sales execs with occasional queries. The ideal Customer Service Administrator will: Have an excellent telephone manner and be very customer focused. Initiative and a proactive approach to team work. Good computer skills and the capacity to learn new systems and processes. Basic MS Word and Excel. Good written communication skills essentials in order to send emails to customers. Some customer service experience or office experience desirable. GCSE pass grade or equivalent in English & Maths. Must have your own transport because the offices are located in a rural location. Thank you for your application however due to the high volume of candidates applying, if you have not heard back from us within 5 days please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working hard and working together, our Tax team thrives on keeping busy. 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. We'll help you succeed Our Innovation Tax team covers R&D and Patent Box advice to our clients. We work alongside the firm's key sector teams. Our people have flexibility in the areas and sectors they cover and are able to support the teams' growth through their contribution. You will work with great people and great clients in a vibrant and innovative team. So if you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the platform and then provide you with the autonomy to drive your career forward. Within this role, you will provide R&D and Patent Box services to a range of clients from small start-ups to major multinationals across all lines of the sector. You will regularly engage with stakeholders at all levels, so it is important that you are able to clearly articulate complex tax issues and develop effective solutions and relationships with clients. You will also: Provide R&D and Patent Box services to a wide range of clients using resource from a specialist team or via technology tools. Manage a substantial portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection. Pays attention to self-development and continuing professional education with a view to progressing within practice. Develops professional relationships with clients and within the Firm and adapts the approach for the relevant audience. Understands potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm's quality control procedures and raising to the appropriate person. Get involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis. Guide and supervise less experienced colleagues. Support, train, mentor and advise others in own area. Challenge current practice - driving improvements and championing change. Take personal responsibility for own decisions and actions and those of others. Lead projects of limited scale or complexity. When you join us, we'll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We're looking for someone with: An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues Ability to manage a substantial client portfolio profitably whilst being able to actively seek opportunities for developing new clients and for selling new services to existing clients Experience of dealing with client senior management Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent Demonstrable post qualified 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 you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. 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, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in 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.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working hard and working together, our Tax team thrives on keeping busy. 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. We'll help you succeed Our Innovation Tax team covers R&D and Patent Box advice to our clients. We work alongside the firm's key sector teams. Our people have flexibility in the areas and sectors they cover and are able to support the teams' growth through their contribution. You will work with great people and great clients in a vibrant and innovative team. So if you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the platform and then provide you with the autonomy to drive your career forward. Within this role, you will provide R&D and Patent Box services to a range of clients from small start-ups to major multinationals across all lines of the sector. You will regularly engage with stakeholders at all levels, so it is important that you are able to clearly articulate complex tax issues and develop effective solutions and relationships with clients. You will also: Provide R&D and Patent Box services to a wide range of clients using resource from a specialist team or via technology tools. Manage a substantial portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection. Pays attention to self-development and continuing professional education with a view to progressing within practice. Develops professional relationships with clients and within the Firm and adapts the approach for the relevant audience. Understands potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm's quality control procedures and raising to the appropriate person. Get involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis. Guide and supervise less experienced colleagues. Support, train, mentor and advise others in own area. Challenge current practice - driving improvements and championing change. Take personal responsibility for own decisions and actions and those of others. Lead projects of limited scale or complexity. When you join us, we'll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We're looking for someone with: An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues Ability to manage a substantial client portfolio profitably whilst being able to actively seek opportunities for developing new clients and for selling new services to existing clients Experience of dealing with client senior management Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent Demonstrable post qualified 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 you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. 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, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in 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.
Senior Project Engineer Staffordshire Permanent Role Summary We have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Project Engineer, to join our team in Staffordshire. This role can have a Mechanical or Electrical bias, with a preference for Mechanical, and report directly into the project lead for this job. You will be responsible for the delivery on site by managing subcontractors and being conscious of H&S, Quality and ultimately the successful handover of the project. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Ensuring that our safety first and foremost message is visible and alive through all activities on the project Participate in pre-commencement activities to maximise opportunities, efficiency and profitability Review the project scope of works to ensure precise provision of the customer's requirements Lead the identification of project risks and opportunities, and take responsibility to mitigate or enhance those in your control Ensure engineering solutions are procured and delivered to financial and commercial objectives. Provide accurate and timely information on site progress to the Project Manager and Commercial Lead Manage any sub-contract resource if applicable. Provide leadership to project team members within your area of control, maximising performance and ensuring objectives are met. Build and maintain positive customer relationships Ensure project is closed out in accordance with customer requirements, maximising project profitability What we're looking for : To be successful in this role you will have demonstrable experience of managing project teams from preconstruction through to delivery and handover. Mechanical bias is desired but also open to Electrical bias Specific experience on high value building service projects of £5M+ Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Car/car allowance Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, 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: 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.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Senior Project Engineer Staffordshire Permanent Role Summary We have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Project Engineer, to join our team in Staffordshire. This role can have a Mechanical or Electrical bias, with a preference for Mechanical, and report directly into the project lead for this job. You will be responsible for the delivery on site by managing subcontractors and being conscious of H&S, Quality and ultimately the successful handover of the project. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Ensuring that our safety first and foremost message is visible and alive through all activities on the project Participate in pre-commencement activities to maximise opportunities, efficiency and profitability Review the project scope of works to ensure precise provision of the customer's requirements Lead the identification of project risks and opportunities, and take responsibility to mitigate or enhance those in your control Ensure engineering solutions are procured and delivered to financial and commercial objectives. Provide accurate and timely information on site progress to the Project Manager and Commercial Lead Manage any sub-contract resource if applicable. Provide leadership to project team members within your area of control, maximising performance and ensuring objectives are met. Build and maintain positive customer relationships Ensure project is closed out in accordance with customer requirements, maximising project profitability What we're looking for : To be successful in this role you will have demonstrable experience of managing project teams from preconstruction through to delivery and handover. Mechanical bias is desired but also open to Electrical bias Specific experience on high value building service projects of £5M+ Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Car/car allowance Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, 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: 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.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working hard and working together, our Tax team thrives on keeping busy. 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. We'll help you succeed Our Innovation Tax team covers R&D and Patent Box advice to our clients. We work alongside the firm's key sector teams. Our people have flexibility in the areas and sectors they cover and are able to support the teams' growth through their contribution. You will work with great people and great clients in a vibrant and innovative team. So if you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the platform and then provide you with the autonomy to drive your career forward. Within this role, you will provide R&D and Patent Box services to a range of clients from small start-ups to major multinationals across all lines of the sector. You will regularly engage with stakeholders at all levels, so it is important that you are able to clearly articulate complex tax issues and develop effective solutions and relationships with clients. You will also: Provide R&D and Patent Box services to a wide range of clients using resource from a specialist team or via technology tools. Manage a substantial portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection. Pays attention to self-development and continuing professional education with a view to progressing within practice. Develops professional relationships with clients and within the Firm and adapts the approach for the relevant audience. Understands potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm's quality control procedures and raising to the appropriate person. Get involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis. Guide and supervise less experienced colleagues. Support, train, mentor and advise others in own area. Challenge current practice - driving improvements and championing change. Take personal responsibility for own decisions and actions and those of others. Lead projects of limited scale or complexity. When you join us, we'll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We're looking for someone with: An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues Ability to manage a substantial client portfolio profitably whilst being able to actively seek opportunities for developing new clients and for selling new services to existing clients Experience of dealing with client senior management Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent Demonstrable post qualified 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 you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. 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, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in 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.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working hard and working together, our Tax team thrives on keeping busy. 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. We'll help you succeed Our Innovation Tax team covers R&D and Patent Box advice to our clients. We work alongside the firm's key sector teams. Our people have flexibility in the areas and sectors they cover and are able to support the teams' growth through their contribution. You will work with great people and great clients in a vibrant and innovative team. So if you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the platform and then provide you with the autonomy to drive your career forward. Within this role, you will provide R&D and Patent Box services to a range of clients from small start-ups to major multinationals across all lines of the sector. You will regularly engage with stakeholders at all levels, so it is important that you are able to clearly articulate complex tax issues and develop effective solutions and relationships with clients. You will also: Provide R&D and Patent Box services to a wide range of clients using resource from a specialist team or via technology tools. Manage a substantial portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection. Pays attention to self-development and continuing professional education with a view to progressing within practice. Develops professional relationships with clients and within the Firm and adapts the approach for the relevant audience. Understands potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm's quality control procedures and raising to the appropriate person. Get involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis. Guide and supervise less experienced colleagues. Support, train, mentor and advise others in own area. Challenge current practice - driving improvements and championing change. Take personal responsibility for own decisions and actions and those of others. Lead projects of limited scale or complexity. When you join us, we'll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We're looking for someone with: An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues Ability to manage a substantial client portfolio profitably whilst being able to actively seek opportunities for developing new clients and for selling new services to existing clients Experience of dealing with client senior management Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent Demonstrable post qualified 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 you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. 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, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in 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.
About The Role Role: Personal Assistant (PA) Location : Barnet, London - a five minute walk from High Barnet tube station Start Date: September 2026 Salary: Outer London Support Band 6, which ranges from point 8, £30,713 pa to point 19 £36,041 pa Contract: Full time, term time only Opportunity for an exceptional candidate to support the Principal and play a pivotal role in the smooth running of the school. Ark Pioneer, a non-selective secondary school, delivers a standard of education matching the very best schools in the country. Our vision is that every pupil leaves Ark Pioneer with real options, whether embarking on the university course of their choice, apprenticeship or employment that leads them to their chosen career. What's special about this role? This role is ideal for a highly organised, proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is excited about supporting senior leadership at the highest level. As Principal's PA, you will play a central role in ensuring the effectiveness of the Principal's work, managing complex schedules, coordinating key projects, and supporting the strategic priorities of the school. You will be at the heart of the organisation, helping to drive efficiency and excellence across all areas. Who are we looking for? Across school life, we embed high aspirations and a growth mindset in all of our pupils. We believe that every single child who joins us has the potential to be knowledgeable, articulate and successful, and it's important this resonates with all candidates. The successful candidate will be highly professional, discreet, and an excellent communicator, with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. You will be confident working with senior stakeholders and capable of handling sensitive information with integrity and care. Why will you love our school? There are lots of reasons! We're lucky to be based in a brand-new building with top class facilities. We serve a wonderfully diverse community - we are non-denominational, mixed gender and two fifths of our pupils receive pupil premium funding. We're led by our values - Aim High, Have Integrity, Be Kind and Model Determination and our team truly unite behind our vision. Curriculum is incredibly important to us and we've planned backwards from university readiness to give our pupils the very best in every subject discipline. Our team say: 'All staff are incredibly supportive and positive and it is a great environment to work in'. Read more about our school here What are the benefits of working with Ark? We are lucky to be part of the Ark network of schools. Ark offers bespoke professional development to all team members. Joining our network opens a breadth of opportunities - many of our team have taken on leadership roles progressing from one of our sister schools. Ark employees have benefits including everything from shopping discounts to a supportive and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme. In short, you won't find a better network of schools to join! Read more about Ark here Would you like to find out more? If you'd like to speak to our HR and Office Manager, Chloe Conces about this role please email her - Safeguarding Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark's safer recruitment process, click here.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
About The Role Role: Personal Assistant (PA) Location : Barnet, London - a five minute walk from High Barnet tube station Start Date: September 2026 Salary: Outer London Support Band 6, which ranges from point 8, £30,713 pa to point 19 £36,041 pa Contract: Full time, term time only Opportunity for an exceptional candidate to support the Principal and play a pivotal role in the smooth running of the school. Ark Pioneer, a non-selective secondary school, delivers a standard of education matching the very best schools in the country. Our vision is that every pupil leaves Ark Pioneer with real options, whether embarking on the university course of their choice, apprenticeship or employment that leads them to their chosen career. What's special about this role? This role is ideal for a highly organised, proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is excited about supporting senior leadership at the highest level. As Principal's PA, you will play a central role in ensuring the effectiveness of the Principal's work, managing complex schedules, coordinating key projects, and supporting the strategic priorities of the school. You will be at the heart of the organisation, helping to drive efficiency and excellence across all areas. Who are we looking for? Across school life, we embed high aspirations and a growth mindset in all of our pupils. We believe that every single child who joins us has the potential to be knowledgeable, articulate and successful, and it's important this resonates with all candidates. The successful candidate will be highly professional, discreet, and an excellent communicator, with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. You will be confident working with senior stakeholders and capable of handling sensitive information with integrity and care. Why will you love our school? There are lots of reasons! We're lucky to be based in a brand-new building with top class facilities. We serve a wonderfully diverse community - we are non-denominational, mixed gender and two fifths of our pupils receive pupil premium funding. We're led by our values - Aim High, Have Integrity, Be Kind and Model Determination and our team truly unite behind our vision. Curriculum is incredibly important to us and we've planned backwards from university readiness to give our pupils the very best in every subject discipline. Our team say: 'All staff are incredibly supportive and positive and it is a great environment to work in'. Read more about our school here What are the benefits of working with Ark? We are lucky to be part of the Ark network of schools. Ark offers bespoke professional development to all team members. Joining our network opens a breadth of opportunities - many of our team have taken on leadership roles progressing from one of our sister schools. Ark employees have benefits including everything from shopping discounts to a supportive and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme. In short, you won't find a better network of schools to join! Read more about Ark here Would you like to find out more? If you'd like to speak to our HR and Office Manager, Chloe Conces about this role please email her - Safeguarding Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark's safer recruitment process, click here.
Location: London (Waterloo) Salary: Competitve, depending on your experience Working pattern: Full time, office-based Are you an experienced Executive Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working closely with senior leadership? Do you take pride in creating structure, clarity, and momentum around senior executives so they can focus on the highest-value priorities, while ensuring the workplace runs efficiently? We're looking for a highly organised, proactive, and commercially aware Executive Assistant to the CEO to join InfoTrack.This role is more than traditional diary management: you will act as a trusted partner to the CEO, helping translate priorities into clear actions and ensuring the smooth coordination of key initiatives across the business, while also taking responsibility for the operational management of our London office.This is a unique opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and play an important role in supporting the strategic direction of a growing technology company, as well as ensuring our office environment operates smoothly and professionally for the wider team. About InfoTrack InfoTrack is a market-leading provider of technology solutions for the conveyancing industry, helping law firms deliver a best-in-class service to people buying and selling homes.As our business continues to grow, strong executive coordination becomes increasingly important. This role will ensure the CEO's time and attention are focused on the areas that drive the most value for the organisation, while also ensuring the London office provides a well-organised and welcoming environment for the InfoTrack team and our visitors. What you'll be doing In this role, you will: • Act as the central coordination point for the CEO, ensuring priorities are translated into clear actions and timelines• Manage and strategically oversee the CEO's diary, inbox, and meeting schedule, ensuring focus remains on the highest-value activities• Prepare briefings, papers, and concise summaries ahead of key meetings• Track important initiatives and ensure follow-ups, commitments, and decisions are documented and progressed• Act as a key interface between the CEO and the executive leadership team, senior stakeholders across the business, and external partners and clients• Draft and coordinate internal and external communications on behalf of the CEO• Maintain oversight of cross-functional initiatives, identifying risks, dependencies, and blockers• Ensure meetings are well prepared, purposeful, and drive clear outcomes• Support the planning of leadership activities, company initiatives, and key events• Take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the London office, ensuring the workplace operates smoothly and efficiently• Coordinate office suppliers, facilities, and services (e.g. building management, maintenance, supplies, and workplace services)• Support a positive office environment by ensuring the space is well organised, welcoming, and effectively set up for meetings, visitors, and team collaboration• Oversee practical office logistics such as meeting room coordination, office supplies, and general workplace operations What we're looking for Essential: • Previous experience working as an Executive Assistant supporting senior executives or C-suite leadership• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing demands• Excellent judgement and discretion when handling confidential information• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the confidence to anticipate needs and act independently• Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce clear, concise summaries and briefing notes• Advanced experience with Microsoft packages, including Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel and PowerPoint• Experience supporting office operations in a professional environment• Full UK driving licence Desirable (but not essential): • Experience supporting senior leaders in professional services environments such as legal, finance, or consulting• Experience coordinating cross-team initiatives or strategic projects• Experience managing executive travel and international schedules• Previous experience in an Office Manager or workplace operations role Hours and logistics This is a full-time, office-based role in our Waterloo office.While the core business hours are typically 9:00am - 5:30pm, the CEO travels internationally, so occasional flexibility outside standard hours may be required to support time-zone differences and key business priorities.This role requires someone who is comfortable operating in a busy, fast-moving environment, where priorities can change and proactive support is essential, and where responsibility extends both to executive coordination and the smooth running of the office environment. Benefits You'll benefit from: • 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays• Private health insurance, including dental, optical and hearing cashback• 24/7 health advice line and virtual GP access• In-house barista and office refreshments• Team breakfasts, lunches, and social events• "Work From Anywhere" weeks• Recognition awards and referral bonuses• Birthday and work anniversary gifts If you're an experienced Executive Assistant looking for a role where you can work closely with senior leadership and make a meaningful impact on how a growing business operates, while also playing a key role in maintaining a well-run and professional office environment, we'd love to hear from you. If you have any questions about the role or require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please contact us directly. REF-
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Location: London (Waterloo) Salary: Competitve, depending on your experience Working pattern: Full time, office-based Are you an experienced Executive Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working closely with senior leadership? Do you take pride in creating structure, clarity, and momentum around senior executives so they can focus on the highest-value priorities, while ensuring the workplace runs efficiently? We're looking for a highly organised, proactive, and commercially aware Executive Assistant to the CEO to join InfoTrack.This role is more than traditional diary management: you will act as a trusted partner to the CEO, helping translate priorities into clear actions and ensuring the smooth coordination of key initiatives across the business, while also taking responsibility for the operational management of our London office.This is a unique opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and play an important role in supporting the strategic direction of a growing technology company, as well as ensuring our office environment operates smoothly and professionally for the wider team. About InfoTrack InfoTrack is a market-leading provider of technology solutions for the conveyancing industry, helping law firms deliver a best-in-class service to people buying and selling homes.As our business continues to grow, strong executive coordination becomes increasingly important. This role will ensure the CEO's time and attention are focused on the areas that drive the most value for the organisation, while also ensuring the London office provides a well-organised and welcoming environment for the InfoTrack team and our visitors. What you'll be doing In this role, you will: • Act as the central coordination point for the CEO, ensuring priorities are translated into clear actions and timelines• Manage and strategically oversee the CEO's diary, inbox, and meeting schedule, ensuring focus remains on the highest-value activities• Prepare briefings, papers, and concise summaries ahead of key meetings• Track important initiatives and ensure follow-ups, commitments, and decisions are documented and progressed• Act as a key interface between the CEO and the executive leadership team, senior stakeholders across the business, and external partners and clients• Draft and coordinate internal and external communications on behalf of the CEO• Maintain oversight of cross-functional initiatives, identifying risks, dependencies, and blockers• Ensure meetings are well prepared, purposeful, and drive clear outcomes• Support the planning of leadership activities, company initiatives, and key events• Take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the London office, ensuring the workplace operates smoothly and efficiently• Coordinate office suppliers, facilities, and services (e.g. building management, maintenance, supplies, and workplace services)• Support a positive office environment by ensuring the space is well organised, welcoming, and effectively set up for meetings, visitors, and team collaboration• Oversee practical office logistics such as meeting room coordination, office supplies, and general workplace operations What we're looking for Essential: • Previous experience working as an Executive Assistant supporting senior executives or C-suite leadership• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing demands• Excellent judgement and discretion when handling confidential information• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the confidence to anticipate needs and act independently• Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce clear, concise summaries and briefing notes• Advanced experience with Microsoft packages, including Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel and PowerPoint• Experience supporting office operations in a professional environment• Full UK driving licence Desirable (but not essential): • Experience supporting senior leaders in professional services environments such as legal, finance, or consulting• Experience coordinating cross-team initiatives or strategic projects• Experience managing executive travel and international schedules• Previous experience in an Office Manager or workplace operations role Hours and logistics This is a full-time, office-based role in our Waterloo office.While the core business hours are typically 9:00am - 5:30pm, the CEO travels internationally, so occasional flexibility outside standard hours may be required to support time-zone differences and key business priorities.This role requires someone who is comfortable operating in a busy, fast-moving environment, where priorities can change and proactive support is essential, and where responsibility extends both to executive coordination and the smooth running of the office environment. Benefits You'll benefit from: • 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays• Private health insurance, including dental, optical and hearing cashback• 24/7 health advice line and virtual GP access• In-house barista and office refreshments• Team breakfasts, lunches, and social events• "Work From Anywhere" weeks• Recognition awards and referral bonuses• Birthday and work anniversary gifts If you're an experienced Executive Assistant looking for a role where you can work closely with senior leadership and make a meaningful impact on how a growing business operates, while also playing a key role in maintaining a well-run and professional office environment, we'd love to hear from you. If you have any questions about the role or require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please contact us directly. REF-
Programme Manager, Early Years £42,000 per year pro rata (0.8 FTE) / £33,600 per year Part-time, 28 hours per week Fixed-term contract for one year Based in London SW8 / home and flexible working We empower people with the literacy skills they need to succeed in life. Together, we're helping people change their stories. You could join us to lead the delivery and development of our early years programmes. What you'll be doing Supporting literacy in the early years is one of our key strategic priorities, ensuring every child starts school with language and communication skills ready to grow and learn at school. You will be responsible for leading the development and delivery of early years programmes to deliver impact at scale, and developing relationships with funders to ensure sustainability. The programmes you will work on include First Words Together, which aims to empower parents and carers with skills and resources to support their child's early communication and language before the age of two. You will also manage a professional development programme for practitioners that combines dialogic reading of stories and dialogic interaction to improve language outcomes. You will manage team members delivering this activity and develop new ideas and approaches to support language and literacy in the early years. You will be contracted to our office in London, but this role is suitable for home and flexible working, with the majority of your work carried out from home if you would prefer. However, you will need to be available to travel to London for staff and team days, as well as to support project delivery and partnerships. This could be around a day a week on average, although at times it will be a lot less, and unfortunately, we are unable to cover travel costs for this. What we're looking for You will be an experienced programme manager, including working with fundraising targets and budget management. You will be able to lead and motivate a team, as well as manage complex relationships with internal and external partners. Experience working in, or with, the early years sector will be essential. Knowledge of evaluation methodologies and impact measurement for large-scale programmes, and experience of working with the corporate sector and volunteers, would be an advantage. This role is also subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedures. Why our work is so vital Literacy changes everything. It gives you the tools to get the most out of life, and the power to shape your future. It's the key to knowledge, confidence and inspiration. It's better results at school, and better jobs. If children grow up without the tools to communicate, without books to read or opportunities to write, it's harder to get where you want to go. The National Literacy Trust is an independent charity helping people overcome these challenges and change their life chances through the power of words - reading, writing, speaking and listening. From first words, through school days, to training, jobs and beyond. - We work collaboratively in local communities, focusing our work in 20 areas of the UK that are facing the biggest challenges. - We support schools, developing the most effective tools and techniques and providing resources and programmes to engage and inspire children. - We campaign to make literacy a priority for politicians and decision-makers. - We support vulnerable adults, people in the criminal justice system and young offenders' institutions to build their literacy skills. What we offer you Our team are passionate about our mission, and we have a strong and positive working culture, based on shared values and respect. We offer a range of flexible working options and promote a workplace where you can be yourself and contribute to our success, whoever you are. As well as a competitive salary, we offer benefits including a generous leave allowance totalling 39 days (including bank holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year), pension contributions of 8% of annual salary, a cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme and other health and wellbeing benefits. Application details Our people are our most important asset, and we value and respect diversity in all its forms (seen and unseen). We particularly welcome applications from those from Black and Asian backgrounds, as well as candidates with disabilities and from the communities in which we work. We would like to increase the representation of these groups among our staff, as we know greater diversity will lead to an even greater impact for our work. To apply, please select the apply button shown. Closing date: 10am, Friday 1 May 2026. Please note, we do not accept CVs. No agencies or recruitment sites. Registered charity no. (England and Wales) and SC042944 (Scotland).
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Programme Manager, Early Years £42,000 per year pro rata (0.8 FTE) / £33,600 per year Part-time, 28 hours per week Fixed-term contract for one year Based in London SW8 / home and flexible working We empower people with the literacy skills they need to succeed in life. Together, we're helping people change their stories. You could join us to lead the delivery and development of our early years programmes. What you'll be doing Supporting literacy in the early years is one of our key strategic priorities, ensuring every child starts school with language and communication skills ready to grow and learn at school. You will be responsible for leading the development and delivery of early years programmes to deliver impact at scale, and developing relationships with funders to ensure sustainability. The programmes you will work on include First Words Together, which aims to empower parents and carers with skills and resources to support their child's early communication and language before the age of two. You will also manage a professional development programme for practitioners that combines dialogic reading of stories and dialogic interaction to improve language outcomes. You will manage team members delivering this activity and develop new ideas and approaches to support language and literacy in the early years. You will be contracted to our office in London, but this role is suitable for home and flexible working, with the majority of your work carried out from home if you would prefer. However, you will need to be available to travel to London for staff and team days, as well as to support project delivery and partnerships. This could be around a day a week on average, although at times it will be a lot less, and unfortunately, we are unable to cover travel costs for this. What we're looking for You will be an experienced programme manager, including working with fundraising targets and budget management. You will be able to lead and motivate a team, as well as manage complex relationships with internal and external partners. Experience working in, or with, the early years sector will be essential. Knowledge of evaluation methodologies and impact measurement for large-scale programmes, and experience of working with the corporate sector and volunteers, would be an advantage. This role is also subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedures. Why our work is so vital Literacy changes everything. It gives you the tools to get the most out of life, and the power to shape your future. It's the key to knowledge, confidence and inspiration. It's better results at school, and better jobs. If children grow up without the tools to communicate, without books to read or opportunities to write, it's harder to get where you want to go. The National Literacy Trust is an independent charity helping people overcome these challenges and change their life chances through the power of words - reading, writing, speaking and listening. From first words, through school days, to training, jobs and beyond. - We work collaboratively in local communities, focusing our work in 20 areas of the UK that are facing the biggest challenges. - We support schools, developing the most effective tools and techniques and providing resources and programmes to engage and inspire children. - We campaign to make literacy a priority for politicians and decision-makers. - We support vulnerable adults, people in the criminal justice system and young offenders' institutions to build their literacy skills. What we offer you Our team are passionate about our mission, and we have a strong and positive working culture, based on shared values and respect. We offer a range of flexible working options and promote a workplace where you can be yourself and contribute to our success, whoever you are. As well as a competitive salary, we offer benefits including a generous leave allowance totalling 39 days (including bank holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year), pension contributions of 8% of annual salary, a cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme and other health and wellbeing benefits. Application details Our people are our most important asset, and we value and respect diversity in all its forms (seen and unseen). We particularly welcome applications from those from Black and Asian backgrounds, as well as candidates with disabilities and from the communities in which we work. We would like to increase the representation of these groups among our staff, as we know greater diversity will lead to an even greater impact for our work. To apply, please select the apply button shown. Closing date: 10am, Friday 1 May 2026. Please note, we do not accept CVs. No agencies or recruitment sites. Registered charity no. (England and Wales) and SC042944 (Scotland).
We're looking for an Assistant Design Manager to join our Assured Delivery team based in Nationwide (Manchester/Birmingham/London). We believe in building teams around our people, rather than squeezing people into our teams, and we want to help you carve out a role in which you'll grow and thrive for many years to come. We offer market-leading development opportunities, supporting our graduates through the early stages of their careers, enabling our people to become professionally qualified, providing management training and qualifications, and supporting ongoing technical development throughout our people's careers., we actively promote, so you can keep pushing and stretching yourself. Location: Nationwide (Manchester / Birmingham / London) - remote working available, with occasional travel to the office required. Hours: 42 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us. We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. What will you be responsible for? As an Assistant Design Manager, you'll be working within the Assured Delivery team, supporting them in delivering safe, efficient, and compliant infrastructure projects. You'll work alongside experienced Design Managers, supporting the coordination of multi-disciplinary design teams whilst gaining the skills and confidence to progress into a full Design Manager role. Whether you're supporting smaller work packages independently or contributing to larger, more complex schemes, you'll play a key role in ensuring our designs are safe, compliant, and ready for construction. Your day-to-day will include: Managing design processes for allocated projects or work packages, coordinating inputs from multi-disciplinary teams including civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering Supporting design reviews and technical assurance to ensure solutions are safe, compliant, and buildable Acting as the primary point of contact for routine design coordination, maintaining clear communication with clients, consultants, and construction teams Ensuring design progress aligns with project programmes and implementing BIM Execution Plans as required Contributing to innovation, value engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives across projects What are we looking for? This role of Assistant Design Manager is great for you if: You have a degree (or equivalent experience) in an engineering discipline such as civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering You have experience supporting or managing design activities on complex engineering or construction projects You understand design management processes, multi-disciplinary coordination, and CDM 2015 requirements You possess strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across teams and stakeholders You're comfortable with design and document management systems such as AutoCAD or BIM environments, and hold a full UK driving licence Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to . Matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, Life Assurance, Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, Discounts on go-to brands, Free Heath and wellbeing services, Training and development schemes, Electric Vehicle Leasing, Paid volunteering leave.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
We're looking for an Assistant Design Manager to join our Assured Delivery team based in Nationwide (Manchester/Birmingham/London). We believe in building teams around our people, rather than squeezing people into our teams, and we want to help you carve out a role in which you'll grow and thrive for many years to come. We offer market-leading development opportunities, supporting our graduates through the early stages of their careers, enabling our people to become professionally qualified, providing management training and qualifications, and supporting ongoing technical development throughout our people's careers., we actively promote, so you can keep pushing and stretching yourself. Location: Nationwide (Manchester / Birmingham / London) - remote working available, with occasional travel to the office required. Hours: 42 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us. We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. What will you be responsible for? As an Assistant Design Manager, you'll be working within the Assured Delivery team, supporting them in delivering safe, efficient, and compliant infrastructure projects. You'll work alongside experienced Design Managers, supporting the coordination of multi-disciplinary design teams whilst gaining the skills and confidence to progress into a full Design Manager role. Whether you're supporting smaller work packages independently or contributing to larger, more complex schemes, you'll play a key role in ensuring our designs are safe, compliant, and ready for construction. Your day-to-day will include: Managing design processes for allocated projects or work packages, coordinating inputs from multi-disciplinary teams including civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering Supporting design reviews and technical assurance to ensure solutions are safe, compliant, and buildable Acting as the primary point of contact for routine design coordination, maintaining clear communication with clients, consultants, and construction teams Ensuring design progress aligns with project programmes and implementing BIM Execution Plans as required Contributing to innovation, value engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives across projects What are we looking for? This role of Assistant Design Manager is great for you if: You have a degree (or equivalent experience) in an engineering discipline such as civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering You have experience supporting or managing design activities on complex engineering or construction projects You understand design management processes, multi-disciplinary coordination, and CDM 2015 requirements You possess strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across teams and stakeholders You're comfortable with design and document management systems such as AutoCAD or BIM environments, and hold a full UK driving licence Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to . Matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, Life Assurance, Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, Discounts on go-to brands, Free Heath and wellbeing services, Training and development schemes, Electric Vehicle Leasing, Paid volunteering leave.
National Academy for Social Prescribing
Lambeth, London
Programme Manager - Financial Inclusion Role Details & Staff Benefits Salary: £40,000 gross per annum Duration: Fixed-term contract until 31st March 2029 Hours: 0.8 - 1FTE (4 - 5 days per week). Location: Hybrid - NASP have an office space at London's Southbank Centre which can be used by staff at any time. The role will be expected to work up to 2 days per week in the office with the remainder at home, depending on agreed hours. There may also be additional occasional travel required for staff days and other events. Job Description Purpose of This Role: This is an exciting opportunity to shape a new three-year programme focused on strengthening the financial wellbeing of people living with multiple long-term conditions. Enabled by recently announced funding from The Aviva Foundation, the role will lead the design and development of an initiative that equips link workers with the skills, confidence, and resources to address financial hardship as an integral part of their practice. The post will play a crucial role in advancing NASP's strategic ambition to influence and embed social prescribing across local, national, and international contexts. This new role will lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of the three-year national programme, reporting to our Strategic Lead for Healthcare Integration & Neighbourhood Health to meet the programme priorities. The postholder will work in close partnership with key stakeholders to co-produce and lead the programme's learning content, oversee the national training rollout, and support pilot delivery in two Primary Care Network (PCN) sites. The role will be central to capturing, synthesising, and embedding learning through peer-learning networks, wider evaluation partnerships, and ongoing engagement with our funder. This will support continuous improvement, evidence-based practice, and the successful scaling of the programme contributing to a more integrated approach to financial wellbeing through social prescribing services. This role will sit within the Healthcare Integration Team and will work closely with colleagues across Evidence & Insights, International Social Prescribing, workforce developments and activity provider engagement. This role requires strategic insight, programme delivery expertise, stakeholder management capabilities and an understanding of the role of social prescribing in tackling financial hardship. Person Specification: Essential: Strong programme and project management skills including the coordination of multiple workstreams Experience in either designing, developing and/or delivering training or learning programmes, ideally for social prescribing or health audiences Strong understanding of financial hardship and financial inclusion, including welfare benefits, advice models and their relationships to health inequalities Experience working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, including people with lived experience. Excellent communication, facilitation and relationships building skills. Desirable: Experience delivering national programmes end-to-end, including programme design, delivery, scaling and evaluation, with accountability for milestone, outcomes and KPIs Experience of working in the financial advice sector, for example for organisations like Citizens Advice Experience in writing funding applications and developing new donor relationships to secure new funds would be an advantage. Willingness to do so will be essential. Experience of monitoring policy & research and translating insight into programme learning and development Support or developing monitoring, evaluation and reporting processes including feedback from variety of stakeholders Understanding of social prescribing workforce development needs, particularly in relation to financial inclusion Skills & Attributes: Commitment to improving financial wellbeing & health inequalities Ability to work independently with a high degree of autonomy Affinity with NASP's values as defined in Our values - The National Academy for Social Prescribing NASP Ability to prioritise work and be flexible in delivery Responsibilities: Lead the design and delivery of the national programme, shaping its structure and delivery mechanisms, ensuring milestones, KPIs and outcomes are met Shape the programme's learning model, support mechanisms and partnership approach, ensuring clarity of purpose and adaptability across various social prescribing models Convene and work collaboratively with link workers, VCFSE partners, health system stakeholders and people with lived experience to co-produce programme content and learning materials to support with both the design and reach of the learning materials Ensure training content aligns with current legislation and ongoing national updates on legislation and reforms, for e.g disability benefit changes & cost of living support Lead the national scaling of the learning offer, capturing insights and impacts for wider dissemination. Monitor relevant policy, research, and sector developments related to financial wellbeing, health inequalities and translate insights into programme improvements Build and maintain strong relationships with a wide range of key stakeholders across health, VCSE and professional networks to support both design and reach of the programme Convene regional communities of practice to support peer learning, reflection and knowledge exchange among practitioners and system leaders Engage with policymakers, national networks and others to maximise programme's influence and reach Work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to develop evaluation tools and feedback frameworks, aligned with KPI reporting requirements Work with NASP evidence colleagues to prepare national reports and final evaluation outputs Work across NASP to ensure the programme aligns with and strengths wider health integration activity Co-develop a long-term sustainability and hosting model for training materials aligned with NASP's emerging SPLW support offer Ensure the patient voice is present across the programme, particularly when considering how the programme supports those facing inequalities Support and inform the development of NASPs wider workstreams and the implementation of its strategy Champion NASP's role in building an integrated and effective social prescribing system and local, regional and national levels Reporting To: Strategic Lead for Healthcare Integration & Neighbourhood Health.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Programme Manager - Financial Inclusion Role Details & Staff Benefits Salary: £40,000 gross per annum Duration: Fixed-term contract until 31st March 2029 Hours: 0.8 - 1FTE (4 - 5 days per week). Location: Hybrid - NASP have an office space at London's Southbank Centre which can be used by staff at any time. The role will be expected to work up to 2 days per week in the office with the remainder at home, depending on agreed hours. There may also be additional occasional travel required for staff days and other events. Job Description Purpose of This Role: This is an exciting opportunity to shape a new three-year programme focused on strengthening the financial wellbeing of people living with multiple long-term conditions. Enabled by recently announced funding from The Aviva Foundation, the role will lead the design and development of an initiative that equips link workers with the skills, confidence, and resources to address financial hardship as an integral part of their practice. The post will play a crucial role in advancing NASP's strategic ambition to influence and embed social prescribing across local, national, and international contexts. This new role will lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of the three-year national programme, reporting to our Strategic Lead for Healthcare Integration & Neighbourhood Health to meet the programme priorities. The postholder will work in close partnership with key stakeholders to co-produce and lead the programme's learning content, oversee the national training rollout, and support pilot delivery in two Primary Care Network (PCN) sites. The role will be central to capturing, synthesising, and embedding learning through peer-learning networks, wider evaluation partnerships, and ongoing engagement with our funder. This will support continuous improvement, evidence-based practice, and the successful scaling of the programme contributing to a more integrated approach to financial wellbeing through social prescribing services. This role will sit within the Healthcare Integration Team and will work closely with colleagues across Evidence & Insights, International Social Prescribing, workforce developments and activity provider engagement. This role requires strategic insight, programme delivery expertise, stakeholder management capabilities and an understanding of the role of social prescribing in tackling financial hardship. Person Specification: Essential: Strong programme and project management skills including the coordination of multiple workstreams Experience in either designing, developing and/or delivering training or learning programmes, ideally for social prescribing or health audiences Strong understanding of financial hardship and financial inclusion, including welfare benefits, advice models and their relationships to health inequalities Experience working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, including people with lived experience. Excellent communication, facilitation and relationships building skills. Desirable: Experience delivering national programmes end-to-end, including programme design, delivery, scaling and evaluation, with accountability for milestone, outcomes and KPIs Experience of working in the financial advice sector, for example for organisations like Citizens Advice Experience in writing funding applications and developing new donor relationships to secure new funds would be an advantage. Willingness to do so will be essential. Experience of monitoring policy & research and translating insight into programme learning and development Support or developing monitoring, evaluation and reporting processes including feedback from variety of stakeholders Understanding of social prescribing workforce development needs, particularly in relation to financial inclusion Skills & Attributes: Commitment to improving financial wellbeing & health inequalities Ability to work independently with a high degree of autonomy Affinity with NASP's values as defined in Our values - The National Academy for Social Prescribing NASP Ability to prioritise work and be flexible in delivery Responsibilities: Lead the design and delivery of the national programme, shaping its structure and delivery mechanisms, ensuring milestones, KPIs and outcomes are met Shape the programme's learning model, support mechanisms and partnership approach, ensuring clarity of purpose and adaptability across various social prescribing models Convene and work collaboratively with link workers, VCFSE partners, health system stakeholders and people with lived experience to co-produce programme content and learning materials to support with both the design and reach of the learning materials Ensure training content aligns with current legislation and ongoing national updates on legislation and reforms, for e.g disability benefit changes & cost of living support Lead the national scaling of the learning offer, capturing insights and impacts for wider dissemination. Monitor relevant policy, research, and sector developments related to financial wellbeing, health inequalities and translate insights into programme improvements Build and maintain strong relationships with a wide range of key stakeholders across health, VCSE and professional networks to support both design and reach of the programme Convene regional communities of practice to support peer learning, reflection and knowledge exchange among practitioners and system leaders Engage with policymakers, national networks and others to maximise programme's influence and reach Work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to develop evaluation tools and feedback frameworks, aligned with KPI reporting requirements Work with NASP evidence colleagues to prepare national reports and final evaluation outputs Work across NASP to ensure the programme aligns with and strengths wider health integration activity Co-develop a long-term sustainability and hosting model for training materials aligned with NASP's emerging SPLW support offer Ensure the patient voice is present across the programme, particularly when considering how the programme supports those facing inequalities Support and inform the development of NASPs wider workstreams and the implementation of its strategy Champion NASP's role in building an integrated and effective social prescribing system and local, regional and national levels Reporting To: Strategic Lead for Healthcare Integration & Neighbourhood Health.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - 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. Make an impact in one of the UK's largest Indirect Tax teams Our Indirect Tax business continues to grow at a rapid pace. Indirect Taxes raise significant revenues for governments globally and gain increasing focus from tax authorities, the media and the public. For you it's the chance to hone your service skills with interesting and complex assignments to help businesses of all sizes succeed. Our Indirect Tax business continues to grow at a rapid pace. Indirect Taxes raise significant revenues for governments globally and gain increasing focus from tax authorities, the media and the public. For you it's the chance to hone your client service skills with interesting and complex assignments to help clients of all sizes succeed. The team comprises a mix of 'home-grown' (including at partner level) and externally recruited talent. This strength and diversity of knowledge creates an environment where our team can bring fresh thinking and a varied perspective to every project, enabling us to deliver creative, commercial and robust solutions for our clients. 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 someone who is 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 BDO's 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. As a Tax Manager, you'll be joining a high performing VAT team who provide services to a diverse portfolio. These include household names, global multinationals and fast paced privately owned businesses. You'll deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio including control of billings and cash collection within the firms' criteria and liaising with HMRC. You'll develop business and seek opportunities to ensure the continued growth of the team. This role is a key one and will work in close partnership with our Partners & Directors. You'll be someone with Significant understanding of and previous experience within UK VAT. In-depth knowledge of recent key updates and areas of focus in the area of VAT Ability to manage a large and varied portfolio Ability and desire to actively seek opportunities for further work Experience of dealing directly with HMRC Experience of dealing with client senior management and key stakeholders Educated to degree level. CTA qualified or equivalent an advantage 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 you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. 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, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in 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.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - 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. Make an impact in one of the UK's largest Indirect Tax teams Our Indirect Tax business continues to grow at a rapid pace. Indirect Taxes raise significant revenues for governments globally and gain increasing focus from tax authorities, the media and the public. For you it's the chance to hone your service skills with interesting and complex assignments to help businesses of all sizes succeed. Our Indirect Tax business continues to grow at a rapid pace. Indirect Taxes raise significant revenues for governments globally and gain increasing focus from tax authorities, the media and the public. For you it's the chance to hone your client service skills with interesting and complex assignments to help clients of all sizes succeed. The team comprises a mix of 'home-grown' (including at partner level) and externally recruited talent. This strength and diversity of knowledge creates an environment where our team can bring fresh thinking and a varied perspective to every project, enabling us to deliver creative, commercial and robust solutions for our clients. 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 someone who is 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 BDO's 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. As a Tax Manager, you'll be joining a high performing VAT team who provide services to a diverse portfolio. These include household names, global multinationals and fast paced privately owned businesses. You'll deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio including control of billings and cash collection within the firms' criteria and liaising with HMRC. You'll develop business and seek opportunities to ensure the continued growth of the team. This role is a key one and will work in close partnership with our Partners & Directors. You'll be someone with Significant understanding of and previous experience within UK VAT. In-depth knowledge of recent key updates and areas of focus in the area of VAT Ability to manage a large and varied portfolio Ability and desire to actively seek opportunities for further work Experience of dealing directly with HMRC Experience of dealing with client senior management and key stakeholders Educated to degree level. CTA qualified or equivalent an advantage 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 you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. 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, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in 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.
