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 Business 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. You'll be advising clients on their high-profile M&A activity, ensuring your clients' tax compliance affairs are in order and enjoying 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 Compliance & Advisory services to scale-ups, to private businesses and to PE-backed groups. 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 peers , Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged and supported to identify and develop new business opportunities, both with existing clients and prospects, contributing to the growth of the team and enhancing delivery to our clients . We are looking for someone with; An in depth, up to date knowledge of taxation with experience of advising entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses & PE-backed groups. Experience of advising on M&A transactions (e.g. tax structuring and/or due diligence, buy and sell-side). 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 Corporation Tax C ompliance and Advisory services to a wide range of clients using resource from a shared service team or via technology tools. An active interest in developing the team, both technically and commercially, through effective delegation and acting as a role model. An understanding of potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm's quality control procedures. Experience of leading complex projects and dealing with complex tax issues. Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent. You'll also be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 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 Business 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. You'll be advising clients on their high-profile M&A activity, ensuring your clients' tax compliance affairs are in order and enjoying 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 Compliance & Advisory services to scale-ups, to private businesses and to PE-backed groups. 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 peers , Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged and supported to identify and develop new business opportunities, both with existing clients and prospects, contributing to the growth of the team and enhancing delivery to our clients . We are looking for someone with; An in depth, up to date knowledge of taxation with experience of advising entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses & PE-backed groups. Experience of advising on M&A transactions (e.g. tax structuring and/or due diligence, buy and sell-side). 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 Corporation Tax C ompliance and Advisory services to a wide range of clients using resource from a shared service team or via technology tools. An active interest in developing the team, both technically and commercially, through effective delegation and acting as a role model. An understanding of potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm's quality control procedures. Experience of leading complex projects and dealing with complex tax issues. Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent. You'll also be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 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.
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 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 proactively 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. The role BDO's Tax Accounting Group is a national group bringing together tax professionals who specialise in tax accounting and tax audit work. Headed by an equity partner, we can offer an exciting and quality career path for ambitious people. This role as Audit of Tax Director will provide tax audit support on our largest, high-profile audits across a range of groups and sectors. Just as key will be acting as a tax accounting specialist to our non-audit clients, assisting with complex provisioning engagements and the tax accounting aspects of GAAP conversions, carve out accounting and acquisition accounting. Clients and audited entities include FTSE companies, AIM listed companies, large inbounds and private equity backed businesses. You will be responsible for a number of tax audits, acting as the point of contact with the main audit team, and working closely with junior staff and tax partners to deliver this work. You will also work on a number of ad hoc, project based engagements working with other BDO teams, using your tax accounting knowledge in different contexts to deliver the best to our clients. You will act as a key contact for tax accounting queries for the wider tax and audit practices and be involved in coaching and training more junior members of the team. You'll be someone with CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent with demonstrable post qualified experience. Significant audit of tax experience with the skills to deliver complex audits of tax and produce/review detailed audit documentation, ensuring compliance with audit methodologies and documentation standards. Strong tax accounting background and ability to provide tax accounting assistance and advice. Knowledge of tax accounting under FRS102 and IFRS; prior experience of US GAAP is useful but not obligatory. Good project management skills, including managing multiple projects, meeting agreed deadlines, taking ownership and managing a team. Experience of coaching and training more junior staff. Experience of dealing with client senior management and key stakeholders. Experience of leading large scale or complex projects within own area of expertise. 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 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 proactively 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. The role BDO's Tax Accounting Group is a national group bringing together tax professionals who specialise in tax accounting and tax audit work. Headed by an equity partner, we can offer an exciting and quality career path for ambitious people. This role as Audit of Tax Director will provide tax audit support on our largest, high-profile audits across a range of groups and sectors. Just as key will be acting as a tax accounting specialist to our non-audit clients, assisting with complex provisioning engagements and the tax accounting aspects of GAAP conversions, carve out accounting and acquisition accounting. Clients and audited entities include FTSE companies, AIM listed companies, large inbounds and private equity backed businesses. You will be responsible for a number of tax audits, acting as the point of contact with the main audit team, and working closely with junior staff and tax partners to deliver this work. You will also work on a number of ad hoc, project based engagements working with other BDO teams, using your tax accounting knowledge in different contexts to deliver the best to our clients. You will act as a key contact for tax accounting queries for the wider tax and audit practices and be involved in coaching and training more junior members of the team. You'll be someone with CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent with demonstrable post qualified experience. Significant audit of tax experience with the skills to deliver complex audits of tax and produce/review detailed audit documentation, ensuring compliance with audit methodologies and documentation standards. Strong tax accounting background and ability to provide tax accounting assistance and advice. Knowledge of tax accounting under FRS102 and IFRS; prior experience of US GAAP is useful but not obligatory. Good project management skills, including managing multiple projects, meeting agreed deadlines, taking ownership and managing a team. Experience of coaching and training more junior staff. Experience of dealing with client senior management and key stakeholders. Experience of leading large scale or complex projects within own area of expertise. 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.
This role has a starting salary of £61,784 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. Are you an ambitious programme manager ready to lead the end-to-end commissioning and contract management of county-wide skills programmes? Can you lead and embed high performance in a team to ensure contracted provision improves outcomes for residents and employers? We are excited to be hiring a new Skills for Jobs Programme Manager to play a key role in discharging adult education functions and funding devolved from the UK Govt to Surrey County Council. The contractual base will be Woodhatch Place, Reigate. The role is hybrid with at least one day in Woodhatch (usually Tuesday), combined with regular attendance at meetings, workshops and events across the county, which be require travel across the county. Our Offer to You: 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the team This post sits within the Council's Economy & Growth service and plays a key role in driving inclusive and sustainable growth in line with Surrey's wider economic ambitions. The service works across the organisation as One Council to deliver strategic priorities that grow the economy while ensuring no one is left behind. We provide strategic services spanning business support, innovation, skills and employment, working with partners and major employers to champion and future proof the county's economy. Surrey is home to 110,000 businesses, supports 1.2 million residents and contributes £50bn annually to the UK economy. Working closely with employers, providers and partners, the team delivers the Council's devolved adult education functions, aligning skills provision with pathways into work and empowering residents to achieve sustainable employment. Make a real difference to people living, learning and working in Surrey Surrey County Council is committed to ensuring residents can access the skills they need to enter, progress in and sustain meaningful employment, while employers can access the workforce they need. Through devolved adult education funding, Surrey is shaping skills and employment support around local needs to drive economic growth for all. About the role This is a high profile role with significant interest from senior leaders and external stakeholders. As part of the Economy & Growth team, you will lead the end to end commissioning and contract management of a county wide portfolio of skills programmes (including Adult Skills Fund and Skills Bootcamps) valued at over £10m per year. You will develop and deliver a Skills for Jobs delivery plan, ensuring adult skills and employability provision delivers measurable outcomes for residents and employers. You will manage a commissioning and contract management team to plan, procure, mobilise and continuously improve provision in line with economic priorities and funding requirements. The role works horizontally across the Council, contributing to shared Economy & Growth outcomes and connecting with complementary programmes such as Connect to Work and WorkWell. Key responsibilities and outcomes Lead a complex adult skills commissioning programme, delivering on time, on budget and against KPIs Manage a commissioning and contract team to drive provider performance and value for money Use data and insight to improve employment outcomes and reduce skills gaps Build strong stakeholder partnerships to support collaborative delivery Ensure robust governance, risk management and compliance across all funding and regulatory requirements Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills: Leadership in commissioning, contracts and procurement for skills/employability programmes Experience in local or combined authorities with strong knowledge of UK skills funding Proven provider performance, financial management and grant assurance Strong data literacy to inform performance and decision making Excellent stakeholder influence, communication and inclusive leadership To apply, please submit your CV and outline your experience and suitability for the role by responding to the following questions (no more than 400 words for each): Describe your experience of designing and delivering large scale skills or employment programmes. How did you ensure the programme aligned with local labour market needs, employer demand, and strategic priorities? Describe your experience of managing a team or teams with complex contract management responsibilities. How did you ensure performance, quality, effective financial controls and compliance throughout delivery? This advert will close at 23:59 on Sunday 10th May 2026, with interviews currently scheduled for Monday 18th May. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
This role has a starting salary of £61,784 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. Are you an ambitious programme manager ready to lead the end-to-end commissioning and contract management of county-wide skills programmes? Can you lead and embed high performance in a team to ensure contracted provision improves outcomes for residents and employers? We are excited to be hiring a new Skills for Jobs Programme Manager to play a key role in discharging adult education functions and funding devolved from the UK Govt to Surrey County Council. The contractual base will be Woodhatch Place, Reigate. The role is hybrid with at least one day in Woodhatch (usually Tuesday), combined with regular attendance at meetings, workshops and events across the county, which be require travel across the county. Our Offer to You: 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the team This post sits within the Council's Economy & Growth service and plays a key role in driving inclusive and sustainable growth in line with Surrey's wider economic ambitions. The service works across the organisation as One Council to deliver strategic priorities that grow the economy while ensuring no one is left behind. We provide strategic services spanning business support, innovation, skills and employment, working with partners and major employers to champion and future proof the county's economy. Surrey is home to 110,000 businesses, supports 1.2 million residents and contributes £50bn annually to the UK economy. Working closely with employers, providers and partners, the team delivers the Council's devolved adult education functions, aligning skills provision with pathways into work and empowering residents to achieve sustainable employment. Make a real difference to people living, learning and working in Surrey Surrey County Council is committed to ensuring residents can access the skills they need to enter, progress in and sustain meaningful employment, while employers can access the workforce they need. Through devolved adult education funding, Surrey is shaping skills and employment support around local needs to drive economic growth for all. About the role This is a high profile role with significant interest from senior leaders and external stakeholders. As part of the Economy & Growth team, you will lead the end to end commissioning and contract management of a county wide portfolio of skills programmes (including Adult Skills Fund and Skills Bootcamps) valued at over £10m per year. You will develop and deliver a Skills for Jobs delivery plan, ensuring adult skills and employability provision delivers measurable outcomes for residents and employers. You will manage a commissioning and contract management team to plan, procure, mobilise and continuously improve provision in line with economic priorities and funding requirements. The role works horizontally across the Council, contributing to shared Economy & Growth outcomes and connecting with complementary programmes such as Connect to Work and WorkWell. Key responsibilities and outcomes Lead a complex adult skills commissioning programme, delivering on time, on budget and against KPIs Manage a commissioning and contract team to drive provider performance and value for money Use data and insight to improve employment outcomes and reduce skills gaps Build strong stakeholder partnerships to support collaborative delivery Ensure robust governance, risk management and compliance across all funding and regulatory requirements Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills: Leadership in commissioning, contracts and procurement for skills/employability programmes Experience in local or combined authorities with strong knowledge of UK skills funding Proven provider performance, financial management and grant assurance Strong data literacy to inform performance and decision making Excellent stakeholder influence, communication and inclusive leadership To apply, please submit your CV and outline your experience and suitability for the role by responding to the following questions (no more than 400 words for each): Describe your experience of designing and delivering large scale skills or employment programmes. How did you ensure the programme aligned with local labour market needs, employer demand, and strategic priorities? Describe your experience of managing a team or teams with complex contract management responsibilities. How did you ensure performance, quality, effective financial controls and compliance throughout delivery? This advert will close at 23:59 on Sunday 10th May 2026, with interviews currently scheduled for Monday 18th May. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
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 The Business Services and Outsourcing team are essential to meeting our clients' evolving requirements. As well as delivering long-term, sustainable value to businesses by providing a range of solutions such as accounting, payroll and compliance services, they also play a key role in tying together many of our services across BDO both domestically and internationally. By building deep and meaningful relationships with a range of clients from ambitious entrepreneurial SMEs to large multi-national groups, our BS&O team don't just advise on their specific business challenges, they open doors for other teams to provide our firm's wider service offering. To succeed in this agile environment, you'll need to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and initiative. In return, you'll have the opportunity for progression, and the chance to develop in one of the industry's most exciting and varied roles. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice . That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively . You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview As an Assistant Manager, you will build strong financial reporting and technical expertise within a collaborative team, supported by high quality training and development. You will work with a diverse client portfolio across multiple sectors, delivering statutory accounts and advisory services under UK GAAP and IFRS. The role involves leading complex engagements, managing client relationships, reviewing team output, and ensuring high quality, timely delivery. You will also contribute to the wider Financial Reporting management team by supporting people development, business growth, commercial performance and compliance with firm policies. You'll be someone with: ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification Previous experience in a management role Strong working knowledge of UK and international reporting standards (including UK GAAP and UK-adopted IFRS) and related financial reporting requirements Previous experience preparing and reviewing statutory accounts, consolidations and cash flows Business development experience - able to contribute to the identification and conversion of opportunities to services 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 whe re and whe n 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 c ollaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work , so w e 've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices . BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise , and w e'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. We have thousands of u nique 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 The Business Services and Outsourcing team are essential to meeting our clients' evolving requirements. As well as delivering long-term, sustainable value to businesses by providing a range of solutions such as accounting, payroll and compliance services, they also play a key role in tying together many of our services across BDO both domestically and internationally. By building deep and meaningful relationships with a range of clients from ambitious entrepreneurial SMEs to large multi-national groups, our BS&O team don't just advise on their specific business challenges, they open doors for other teams to provide our firm's wider service offering. To succeed in this agile environment, you'll need to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and initiative. In return, you'll have the opportunity for progression, and the chance to develop in one of the industry's most exciting and varied roles. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice . That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively . You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview As an Assistant Manager, you will build strong financial reporting and technical expertise within a collaborative team, supported by high quality training and development. You will work with a diverse client portfolio across multiple sectors, delivering statutory accounts and advisory services under UK GAAP and IFRS. The role involves leading complex engagements, managing client relationships, reviewing team output, and ensuring high quality, timely delivery. You will also contribute to the wider Financial Reporting management team by supporting people development, business growth, commercial performance and compliance with firm policies. You'll be someone with: ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification Previous experience in a management role Strong working knowledge of UK and international reporting standards (including UK GAAP and UK-adopted IFRS) and related financial reporting requirements Previous experience preparing and reviewing statutory accounts, consolidations and cash flows Business development experience - able to contribute to the identification and conversion of opportunities to services 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 whe re and whe n 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 c ollaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work , so w e 've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices . BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise , and w e'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. We have thousands of u nique 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.
This role has a starting salary of £23,571 - £25 587.50 per annum based on a 18 hour working week. This is a fixed term contract until 31st March 2027. For SCC permanent team members, this role will be a secondment. Within our Design and Transformation Service, we have several vacancies for Project Managers, that will work as part of our Delivery team to support the Devolution & Local Government Reorganisation programme - the largest change to the local government landscape in 50 years. Our Offer to You: 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Role This role manages key projects that drive the Council's transformation, ensuring delivery within time, scope, and budget while aligning with strategic priorities. You will work with Programme Managers and cross-functional teams to plan projects, manage resources, and implement change for safe, compliant, and efficient unitary authorities. Tracking milestones, you'll report progress, risks, and issues to senior leaders, and proactively address challenges. The position requires effective stakeholder management throughout the project lifecycle and maintaining up-to-date documentation such as plans, schedules, and reports, all in line with programme goals and expected transformative outcomes. About Us The design and transformation teams are dedicated to shaping, driving, and facilitating sustainable change and improvement for residents in Surrey. By partnering with, challenging, and supporting our stakeholders, we strive to achieve better outcomes for our residents, against a challenging financial context. Our Design & Transformation service is a hub of innovation and improvement, driving strategic change across Surrey County Council. The team is structured into three key areas: Design -focusing on service and business redesign Transformation -delivering change programmes and projects Data -enabling evidence-based decision-making We work in a fast-paced, agile environment, collaborating across departments to deliver high-impact transformation initiatives. Our mission is to improve outcomes for residents, enhance efficiency, and embed a culture of continuous improvement. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position your CV and answers to the questions below will clearly evidence the following skills: Solid professional knowledge supported by relevant qualifications and experience. Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills across varied environments. Demonstrated success in managing and delivering complex public sector projects and change initiatives. Advanced analytical abilities, using data and judgment to solve problems and improve processes. Able to lead confidently, work independently, and collaborate effectively for lasting impact. Local Government Reorganisation experience Experience working with/in Adult Social Care, Public Health, or Commissioning To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 3 questions: Looking at our advert and considering Surrey County Council's commitment to ensuring that "no one is left behind",please tell us what it is about the Project Manager role within the Local Government Reorganisation team that has motivated you to apply? Please tell us about the relevant experience or transferable skills you have that will enable you to successfully manage complex change projects and collaborate effectively with senior officers, partners, and stakeholders across Surrey County Council? What three qualities do you have that would make you a successful Project Manager, and how do these qualities support Surrey County Council's culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and adaptability during this significant transformation programme? The job advert closes at 23:59 on 21st May 2026 with interviews planned to follow. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Commitment Wording We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
This role has a starting salary of £23,571 - £25 587.50 per annum based on a 18 hour working week. This is a fixed term contract until 31st March 2027. For SCC permanent team members, this role will be a secondment. Within our Design and Transformation Service, we have several vacancies for Project Managers, that will work as part of our Delivery team to support the Devolution & Local Government Reorganisation programme - the largest change to the local government landscape in 50 years. Our Offer to You: 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Role This role manages key projects that drive the Council's transformation, ensuring delivery within time, scope, and budget while aligning with strategic priorities. You will work with Programme Managers and cross-functional teams to plan projects, manage resources, and implement change for safe, compliant, and efficient unitary authorities. Tracking milestones, you'll report progress, risks, and issues to senior leaders, and proactively address challenges. The position requires effective stakeholder management throughout the project lifecycle and maintaining up-to-date documentation such as plans, schedules, and reports, all in line with programme goals and expected transformative outcomes. About Us The design and transformation teams are dedicated to shaping, driving, and facilitating sustainable change and improvement for residents in Surrey. By partnering with, challenging, and supporting our stakeholders, we strive to achieve better outcomes for our residents, against a challenging financial context. Our Design & Transformation service is a hub of innovation and improvement, driving strategic change across Surrey County Council. The team is structured into three key areas: Design -focusing on service and business redesign Transformation -delivering change programmes and projects Data -enabling evidence-based decision-making We work in a fast-paced, agile environment, collaborating across departments to deliver high-impact transformation initiatives. Our mission is to improve outcomes for residents, enhance efficiency, and embed a culture of continuous improvement. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position your CV and answers to the questions below will clearly evidence the following skills: Solid professional knowledge supported by relevant qualifications and experience. Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills across varied environments. Demonstrated success in managing and delivering complex public sector projects and change initiatives. Advanced analytical abilities, using data and judgment to solve problems and improve processes. Able to lead confidently, work independently, and collaborate effectively for lasting impact. Local Government Reorganisation experience Experience working with/in Adult Social Care, Public Health, or Commissioning To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 3 questions: Looking at our advert and considering Surrey County Council's commitment to ensuring that "no one is left behind",please tell us what it is about the Project Manager role within the Local Government Reorganisation team that has motivated you to apply? Please tell us about the relevant experience or transferable skills you have that will enable you to successfully manage complex change projects and collaborate effectively with senior officers, partners, and stakeholders across Surrey County Council? What three qualities do you have that would make you a successful Project Manager, and how do these qualities support Surrey County Council's culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and adaptability during this significant transformation programme? The job advert closes at 23:59 on 21st May 2026 with interviews planned to follow. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Commitment Wording We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.
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 Our rapidly growing Private Client Team manage funds, businesses and trusts of individuals, families and entrepreneurs. Alongside solving a constantly evolving range of technical challenges, working in this team means building strong relationships with individuals so you can become their trusted advisor and oversee their tax affairs in line with what they want to achieve as an individual or business. We've established a strong global network that is recognised as a leader especially in looking after entrepreneurs and owner-managed businesses. You'll need excellent people skills and strong technical ability as you visit clients across the world. In return, you'll have unparalleled access to partners and opportunities to develop your career in many different directions as you work across a truly diverse portfolio of global 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. You'll be someone with: US Enrolled Agent (EA) and ATT qualifications required as a minimum. A broad base of US and UK private client experience working with UHNW families and their family offices Strong experience advising in the trusts and estates specialist area and working with trustees and wealth advisory teams on the taxation considerations Experiences and ability to lead projects in resolving US and foreign trust matters for settlors and beneficiaries. The passion to develop and lead a specialist trust and estate group within the US/UK Private Client practice 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. Good deal of advisory experience and will likely be found in HNW teams. Responsibilities: Signing out tax Forms 1040, 1040NR, 3520's etc Leading client relationships with a proactive advisory approach and a strong, adaptable manner to suit an eclectic and demanding client base A reputation in the marketplace and familiarity working in conjunction with lawyers, wealth advisers and other professionals that support UHNW individuals with US aspects to their lives In depth experience working with families on dual US/UK succession planning, including advising on trusts, alternate structuring, and estates Wide experiences with the use of the UK/US treaty in detail Advanced understanding of complex foreign tax credit scenarios and planning solutions. A strong understanding of pre US and pre UK residency tax planning Experience of presenting internally and externally on topics pertinent to US PCS tax matters The individual would be able to form strong collaborative relationships with other teams in projects A desire for continual learning, assisting in training and inculcating US advisory skills, and development in the junior members of the team Good people management skills and an ability to actively support and influence the continual improvement in efficiencies and the evolution of the US PCS strategic offering in line with the wider firm initiatives. A successful candidate would have a drive for finding practical solutions, an ability to collaborate and the initiative and resilience to persevere with challenging work. 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 Our rapidly growing Private Client Team manage funds, businesses and trusts of individuals, families and entrepreneurs. Alongside solving a constantly evolving range of technical challenges, working in this team means building strong relationships with individuals so you can become their trusted advisor and oversee their tax affairs in line with what they want to achieve as an individual or business. We've established a strong global network that is recognised as a leader especially in looking after entrepreneurs and owner-managed businesses. You'll need excellent people skills and strong technical ability as you visit clients across the world. In return, you'll have unparalleled access to partners and opportunities to develop your career in many different directions as you work across a truly diverse portfolio of global 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. You'll be someone with: US Enrolled Agent (EA) and ATT qualifications required as a minimum. A broad base of US and UK private client experience working with UHNW families and their family offices Strong experience advising in the trusts and estates specialist area and working with trustees and wealth advisory teams on the taxation considerations Experiences and ability to lead projects in resolving US and foreign trust matters for settlors and beneficiaries. The passion to develop and lead a specialist trust and estate group within the US/UK Private Client practice 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. Good deal of advisory experience and will likely be found in HNW teams. Responsibilities: Signing out tax Forms 1040, 1040NR, 3520's etc Leading client relationships with a proactive advisory approach and a strong, adaptable manner to suit an eclectic and demanding client base A reputation in the marketplace and familiarity working in conjunction with lawyers, wealth advisers and other professionals that support UHNW individuals with US aspects to their lives In depth experience working with families on dual US/UK succession planning, including advising on trusts, alternate structuring, and estates Wide experiences with the use of the UK/US treaty in detail Advanced understanding of complex foreign tax credit scenarios and planning solutions. A strong understanding of pre US and pre UK residency tax planning Experience of presenting internally and externally on topics pertinent to US PCS tax matters The individual would be able to form strong collaborative relationships with other teams in projects A desire for continual learning, assisting in training and inculcating US advisory skills, and development in the junior members of the team Good people management skills and an ability to actively support and influence the continual improvement in efficiencies and the evolution of the US PCS strategic offering in line with the wider firm initiatives. A successful candidate would have a drive for finding practical solutions, an ability to collaborate and the initiative and resilience to persevere with challenging work. 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.
Work base: Coed Pella, Colwyn Bay Are you an experienced HR professional who thrives on building strong relationships, providing trusted advice, and making a real difference in Education? This is a pivotal role supporting schools and Education Services by delivering high quality, professional HR advice that really matters. About the role You will provide expert guidance for headteachers, governors and service managers across our schools and Education Services. You will manage complex workforce matters, support positive employee relations, and play a leading role in shaping effective and compliant HR practices within schools and Education Services. The role requires you to be CIPD qualified at level 7 or equivalent HR experience at this level. This post includes fully funded support to achieve your Chartered status through the CIPD Experience Assessment route which would need to be achieved within 4 months of commencement in post. You can see if you are eligible for this route through the CIPD website. About you You will bring professional credibility, sound judgement and the confidence to advise and influence at all levels. You are comfortable handling complex and sensitive HR matters, providing clear, practical guidance that helps leaders make confident, compliant decisions. Your experience allows you to build trusted relationships quickly, particularly with senior leaders and headteachers, and you communicate clearly with a pragmatic, solutions focused approach. You're able to balance competing priorities, manage challenging casework and contribute positively to a high performing and collaborative HR team. Experience in education or another complex setting, together with an interest in continuous improvement and working in a bilingual environment, will enhance the impact you bring to the role. Why join Conwy? At Conwy, we're committed to being a people centred organisation. We value empathy, respect and inclusion, and we want everyone to feel supported to be themselves at work. If you're passionate about education, people and high quality HR services, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help shape the future of HR support within Conwy's Education Services. This role offers flexible working options for a work life balance. This can include adjusting your working day and hybrid working, ie a balance of office and home working. Manager details for informal discussion: Eleri Wyn Williams, Education HR Manager ( / ) Welsh Language Skills: The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other. We're passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level. We offer free classes at all levels, in-person and on-line to support you.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Work base: Coed Pella, Colwyn Bay Are you an experienced HR professional who thrives on building strong relationships, providing trusted advice, and making a real difference in Education? This is a pivotal role supporting schools and Education Services by delivering high quality, professional HR advice that really matters. About the role You will provide expert guidance for headteachers, governors and service managers across our schools and Education Services. You will manage complex workforce matters, support positive employee relations, and play a leading role in shaping effective and compliant HR practices within schools and Education Services. The role requires you to be CIPD qualified at level 7 or equivalent HR experience at this level. This post includes fully funded support to achieve your Chartered status through the CIPD Experience Assessment route which would need to be achieved within 4 months of commencement in post. You can see if you are eligible for this route through the CIPD website. About you You will bring professional credibility, sound judgement and the confidence to advise and influence at all levels. You are comfortable handling complex and sensitive HR matters, providing clear, practical guidance that helps leaders make confident, compliant decisions. Your experience allows you to build trusted relationships quickly, particularly with senior leaders and headteachers, and you communicate clearly with a pragmatic, solutions focused approach. You're able to balance competing priorities, manage challenging casework and contribute positively to a high performing and collaborative HR team. Experience in education or another complex setting, together with an interest in continuous improvement and working in a bilingual environment, will enhance the impact you bring to the role. Why join Conwy? At Conwy, we're committed to being a people centred organisation. We value empathy, respect and inclusion, and we want everyone to feel supported to be themselves at work. If you're passionate about education, people and high quality HR services, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help shape the future of HR support within Conwy's Education Services. This role offers flexible working options for a work life balance. This can include adjusting your working day and hybrid working, ie a balance of office and home working. Manager details for informal discussion: Eleri Wyn Williams, Education HR Manager ( / ) Welsh Language Skills: The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other. We're passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level. We offer free classes at all levels, in-person and on-line to support you.
Talent Acquisition Researcher Location: London Victoria (hybrid model, minimum 3 days in office). Nord Anglia Education - the world's leading private school's organisation is recruiting a Talent Acquisition Researcher . You will be joining the HR team in our London HQ . London is our global headquarters where 200 colleagues across Finance, Risk, Corporate Development, Legal, HR, MAC and Education drive the success of our 80+ schools in 30+ countries. By joining our fast paced and innovative organisation, you will be regularly liaising with our global colleagues from the Philippines to Peru, from Beijing to Boston and beyond. If you have a global mindset, enjoy thinking outside the box and are prepared to go above and beyond to find solutions, then a career at Nord Anglia is for you. As a Talent Acquisition Researcher, you will build and maintain a talent pipeline of exceptional school leaders for Nord Anglia's schools. At Nord Anglia Education, our School Leaders determine the success of each Nord Anglia school. As such, identifying and appointing the best possible talent for each of our leadership positions is vital. Working closely with the Talent Acquisition Manager - Education Leadership, you will be responsible for mapping leadership talent globally, creating a pipeline of Principals to ensure that every school has an outstanding leader and to help the company deliver it's ambitious growth plans. You will also support the Talent acquisition team in driving best practice in executive search as well as driving the Nord Anglia Education employer brand through articulating why Nord Anglia Education is the premium employer of choice for school leaders. You'll drive continuous improvement across our processes and systems, seeking smarter ways to attract outstanding talent and elevate our approach. As a genuine team-player, you'll work across our central, regional, and local teams to improve candidate experience and drive talent retention. The role: As Talent Acquisition Researcher your focus will be: Creation of a talent pipeline to support the ever-increasing needs of our growing portfolio of schools Market mapping of external school leadership talent globally - understanding the market and pipelining candidates for our school leadership positions - focusing on Principal and Heads of School, as well as future talent (Head of Primary/Secondary, Vice-Principal etc) Interviewing and assessing talent globally Delivering market leading resourcing techniques Using SuccessFactors (as well as other HR systems) to find and nurture talent Creating exciting advertisements to drive talent attraction Delivering a robust screening process to identify top talent Upholding best practice standards in equality, diversity, and inclusion Creation of events and marketing opportunities to showcase Nord Anglia Education as the premium employer of choice for international educators Full administrative support on the end-to-end recruitment process, to include interview coordination, management of assessment, and full logistics support with schools for on-site interviews Developing candidate profiles, including psychometric assessments, to support hiring teams with making evidence based decisions Supporting on mapping of internal talent Management of external vendors (when needed) Staying abreast of the international education sector to provide insightful market insights on talent attraction and retention The Successful Candidate will possess: Experience in executive search, ideally within the education sector Excellent writing and communication skills with an ability to influence senior level stakeholders A degree (or equivalent or qualified by experience) An international mindset A consultative, service-led approach to recruitment putting the candidate at the heart of what we do A genuine interest international education A passion for building long-term partnerships with school leaders Solutions driven to think outside the box and drive engagement Sales expertise in order to showcase Nord Anglia Education as the premium employer of choice for international educators IT Literate - confident in MS Office See full job description, here . About Us Nord Anglia Education is the world's leading international schools organisation. Our 80+ international schools are located in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Together, they educate more than 90,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary education. We are driven by one unifying philosophy: we are ambitious for our students, our people and our family of schools. Our exclusive collaborations with prestigious institutions such as UNICEF, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), IMG Academy and the world-leading performing arts school Juilliard mean we're at the forefront of educational thinking, while creating life-changing experiences for students. By joining Nord Anglia Education you will become part of a committed and innovative team. As a member of the world's leading premium schools group you will be joining an active network of like-minded people across the world. We encourage individuals to join us with our "Create your Future" mindset - we will provide you with a range of experiences and opportunities to enhance your skillset and you will be given the autonomy to grow your career. To Apply On-line applications need to be directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV. At Nord Anglia Education, we are an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. In our schools and offices around the world, we treat all colleagues fairly based on their skills and qualifications, without discrimination. We value individuals from all backgrounds, including those with different abilities and neurodivergent conditions, as well as those who identify with protected characteristics. Nord Anglia Education is committed to ensuring the highest possible safeguarding standards in our schools and we expect every employee to share this commitment.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Talent Acquisition Researcher Location: London Victoria (hybrid model, minimum 3 days in office). Nord Anglia Education - the world's leading private school's organisation is recruiting a Talent Acquisition Researcher . You will be joining the HR team in our London HQ . London is our global headquarters where 200 colleagues across Finance, Risk, Corporate Development, Legal, HR, MAC and Education drive the success of our 80+ schools in 30+ countries. By joining our fast paced and innovative organisation, you will be regularly liaising with our global colleagues from the Philippines to Peru, from Beijing to Boston and beyond. If you have a global mindset, enjoy thinking outside the box and are prepared to go above and beyond to find solutions, then a career at Nord Anglia is for you. As a Talent Acquisition Researcher, you will build and maintain a talent pipeline of exceptional school leaders for Nord Anglia's schools. At Nord Anglia Education, our School Leaders determine the success of each Nord Anglia school. As such, identifying and appointing the best possible talent for each of our leadership positions is vital. Working closely with the Talent Acquisition Manager - Education Leadership, you will be responsible for mapping leadership talent globally, creating a pipeline of Principals to ensure that every school has an outstanding leader and to help the company deliver it's ambitious growth plans. You will also support the Talent acquisition team in driving best practice in executive search as well as driving the Nord Anglia Education employer brand through articulating why Nord Anglia Education is the premium employer of choice for school leaders. You'll drive continuous improvement across our processes and systems, seeking smarter ways to attract outstanding talent and elevate our approach. As a genuine team-player, you'll work across our central, regional, and local teams to improve candidate experience and drive talent retention. The role: As Talent Acquisition Researcher your focus will be: Creation of a talent pipeline to support the ever-increasing needs of our growing portfolio of schools Market mapping of external school leadership talent globally - understanding the market and pipelining candidates for our school leadership positions - focusing on Principal and Heads of School, as well as future talent (Head of Primary/Secondary, Vice-Principal etc) Interviewing and assessing talent globally Delivering market leading resourcing techniques Using SuccessFactors (as well as other HR systems) to find and nurture talent Creating exciting advertisements to drive talent attraction Delivering a robust screening process to identify top talent Upholding best practice standards in equality, diversity, and inclusion Creation of events and marketing opportunities to showcase Nord Anglia Education as the premium employer of choice for international educators Full administrative support on the end-to-end recruitment process, to include interview coordination, management of assessment, and full logistics support with schools for on-site interviews Developing candidate profiles, including psychometric assessments, to support hiring teams with making evidence based decisions Supporting on mapping of internal talent Management of external vendors (when needed) Staying abreast of the international education sector to provide insightful market insights on talent attraction and retention The Successful Candidate will possess: Experience in executive search, ideally within the education sector Excellent writing and communication skills with an ability to influence senior level stakeholders A degree (or equivalent or qualified by experience) An international mindset A consultative, service-led approach to recruitment putting the candidate at the heart of what we do A genuine interest international education A passion for building long-term partnerships with school leaders Solutions driven to think outside the box and drive engagement Sales expertise in order to showcase Nord Anglia Education as the premium employer of choice for international educators IT Literate - confident in MS Office See full job description, here . About Us Nord Anglia Education is the world's leading international schools organisation. Our 80+ international schools are located in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Together, they educate more than 90,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary education. We are driven by one unifying philosophy: we are ambitious for our students, our people and our family of schools. Our exclusive collaborations with prestigious institutions such as UNICEF, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), IMG Academy and the world-leading performing arts school Juilliard mean we're at the forefront of educational thinking, while creating life-changing experiences for students. By joining Nord Anglia Education you will become part of a committed and innovative team. As a member of the world's leading premium schools group you will be joining an active network of like-minded people across the world. We encourage individuals to join us with our "Create your Future" mindset - we will provide you with a range of experiences and opportunities to enhance your skillset and you will be given the autonomy to grow your career. To Apply On-line applications need to be directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV. At Nord Anglia Education, we are an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. In our schools and offices around the world, we treat all colleagues fairly based on their skills and qualifications, without discrimination. We value individuals from all backgrounds, including those with different abilities and neurodivergent conditions, as well as those who identify with protected characteristics. Nord Anglia Education is committed to ensuring the highest possible safeguarding standards in our schools and we expect every employee to share this commitment.
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 BDO's Tax Accounting Group is a national group bringing together tax professionals who specialise in tax accounting and tax audit work. Headed by an equity partner, we can offer an exciting and quality career path for ambitious people. This role will provide tax audit support on our largest, high-profile audits across a range of groups and sectors. Just as key will be acting as a tax accounting specialist to our non-audit clients, assisting with complex provisioning engagements and the tax accounting aspects of GAAP conversions, carve out accounting and acquisition accounting. Clients and audited entities include FTSE companies, AIM listed companies, large inbounds and private equity backed businesses. You will be responsible for a number of tax audits, acting as the point of contact with the main audit team, and working closely with junior staff and tax partners to deliver this work. You will also work on a number of ad hoc, project-based engagements working with other BDO teams, using your tax accounting knowledge in different contexts to deliver the best to our clients. You will act as a key contact for tax accounting queries for the wider tax and audit practices and be involved in coaching and training more junior members of the team. 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: Prior experience of tax accounting and tax auditing, with a clear desire to specialise in this area. Knowledge of tax accounting under FRS102 and IFRS; prior experience of US GAAP is useful but not obligatory. General corporate tax experience providing corporate tax advisory and/or compliance services to a variety of clients. Good project management skills, including meeting agreed deadlines, taking ownership and managing a team. Experience of coaching and training more junior staff. Experience of dealing with client senior management and key stakeholders. Educated to degree level, and CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent 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 BDO's Tax Accounting Group is a national group bringing together tax professionals who specialise in tax accounting and tax audit work. Headed by an equity partner, we can offer an exciting and quality career path for ambitious people. This role will provide tax audit support on our largest, high-profile audits across a range of groups and sectors. Just as key will be acting as a tax accounting specialist to our non-audit clients, assisting with complex provisioning engagements and the tax accounting aspects of GAAP conversions, carve out accounting and acquisition accounting. Clients and audited entities include FTSE companies, AIM listed companies, large inbounds and private equity backed businesses. You will be responsible for a number of tax audits, acting as the point of contact with the main audit team, and working closely with junior staff and tax partners to deliver this work. You will also work on a number of ad hoc, project-based engagements working with other BDO teams, using your tax accounting knowledge in different contexts to deliver the best to our clients. You will act as a key contact for tax accounting queries for the wider tax and audit practices and be involved in coaching and training more junior members of the team. 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: Prior experience of tax accounting and tax auditing, with a clear desire to specialise in this area. Knowledge of tax accounting under FRS102 and IFRS; prior experience of US GAAP is useful but not obligatory. General corporate tax experience providing corporate tax advisory and/or compliance services to a variety of clients. Good project management skills, including meeting agreed deadlines, taking ownership and managing a team. Experience of coaching and training more junior staff. Experience of dealing with client senior management and key stakeholders. Educated to degree level, and CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent 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.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially- spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the i ndustry. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice . That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively . You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview This role offers the chance to lead a dynamic team, manage a diverse client portfolio and work closely with Directors and Partners to deliver exceptional advisory and compliance services. You'll take ownership of complex assignments, provide insightful financial and commercial guidance, and ensure high quality outputs across management accounts, VAT, and financial reporting. With strong technical expertise, you'll mentor junior team members, review their work, and help shape their development while continuously identifying opportunities to add value for clients. You will play a key part in understanding how clients operate, analysing their finance processes, interpreting financial and non financial trends, and turning these into clear, meaningful insights. You'll support clients in making smarter decisions, improving their systems and controls, and navigating the regulatory landscape in the UK. Alongside this, you'll manage budgets, build strong relationships, lead client meetings with confidence, and spot opportunities for wider service offerings across the firm. This is a highly commercial and people focused role where you'll act as an ambassador for the firm, develop new business leads, and contribute to the growth of the department. To thrive, you'll bring proven experience in a similar managerial role, strong technical accounting knowledge, an understanding of cloud accounting systems, and the confidence to guide clients and develop your team. You'll be adaptable, collaborative and proactive-someone who embraces change, thinks creatively, and enjoys helping clients and colleagues succeed. You'll be someone with: Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) or equivalent experience Solid accountancy experience required Relevant experience, gained in a similar manager role- ideally from practice environment the ability to advise on and implement financial systems, processes and controls Full knowledge of compliance and take on procedures 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 whe re and whe n 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 c ollaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work , so w e 've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices . BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise , and w e'll encourage you to build your network , work alongside others , and share your skills and experiences . With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources , you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise . We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
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 Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the i ndustry. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice . That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively . You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview This role offers the chance to lead a dynamic team, manage a diverse client portfolio and work closely with Directors and Partners to deliver exceptional advisory and compliance services. You'll take ownership of complex assignments, provide insightful financial and commercial guidance, and ensure high quality outputs across management accounts, VAT, and financial reporting. With strong technical expertise, you'll mentor junior team members, review their work, and help shape their development while continuously identifying opportunities to add value for clients. You will play a key part in understanding how clients operate, analysing their finance processes, interpreting financial and non financial trends, and turning these into clear, meaningful insights. You'll support clients in making smarter decisions, improving their systems and controls, and navigating the regulatory landscape in the UK. Alongside this, you'll manage budgets, build strong relationships, lead client meetings with confidence, and spot opportunities for wider service offerings across the firm. This is a highly commercial and people focused role where you'll act as an ambassador for the firm, develop new business leads, and contribute to the growth of the department. To thrive, you'll bring proven experience in a similar managerial role, strong technical accounting knowledge, an understanding of cloud accounting systems, and the confidence to guide clients and develop your team. You'll be adaptable, collaborative and proactive-someone who embraces change, thinks creatively, and enjoys helping clients and colleagues succeed. You'll be someone with: Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) or equivalent experience Solid accountancy experience required Relevant experience, gained in a similar manager role- ideally from practice environment the ability to advise on and implement financial systems, processes and controls Full knowledge of compliance and take on procedures 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 whe re and whe n 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 c ollaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work , so w e 've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices . BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise , and w e'll encourage you to build your network , work alongside others , and share your skills and experiences . With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources , you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise . We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Would you like to kick start your career in a supportive, collaborative and innovative company? Do you enjoy working as part of an enthusiastic, passionate, and collaborative team? Join our Credit Underwriting team The credit underwriting team is a business critical, growing, and dynamic team led by the Head of Credit & Commercial risk who reports into the Group Financial Controller. The team work closely with the sales team, financial reporting, and various areas of business operations. The credit underwriting team are ultimately responsible for the management, underwriting, and control of credit exposure to the business in what is a rapidly evolving environment. Success. The Softcat Way. There's a uniqueness to Softcat - what we do, how we do it and why we do it. That's because we help customers to use technology to succeed, by putting our employees first. We give everyone the chance to step up and show how much they can achieve. We succeed when all our people succeed. Be part of a team that enables business growth This role is part of the Finance Management team and will lead the credit underwriting team supporting our rapidly growing and dynamic IT solutions business. This passionate, highly numerate underwriter will work closely with our finance and sales teams as well as external stakeholders, insurance brokers and customers alike, to maintain credit risk controls within an existing framework and provide a unique service to our customers. As a Credit Underwriting Manager , you'll be responsible for : Analyse customer risk profiles and validate automated credit scorecards Produce monthly risk reports and support senior credit governance forums Manage credit exposure, limits, and portfolio risk across customers and sectors Lead and develop senior underwriters, including performance, hiring, and KPIs Support board approvals and senior decision making within agreed authority levels Oversee trade credit insurance, budgets, and process improvements Manage and monitor the Deputy Credit Risk Manager performance, manage KPI's during a performance management process through having challenging conversations Stre amli ning proces ses whe re need ed Partner closely with senior stakeholders across the business to align credit strategy Participating in credit review meetings with the senior leadership team, displaying understanding of customers who have gone into administrations, high exposure risks, industry updates and credit assessment SLA overviews. We'd love you to have Strong risk assessment and analytical skills Proven leadership and team management experience Solid knowledge of underwriting regulations and compliance Commercial and financial awareness Confident decision making and stakeholder communication Strong knowledge across different areas of the business to ensure organisational goals are met. Demonstrate the ability to think around a subject, considering risk implications of our current policies and procedures. Experience s upporting the gro w th and d evelo pment of team me mbers . We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply - we would love to hear from you! Work in a way that works for you We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: Hybrid working - 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs Working with us Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background. Join us To become part of the success story, please apply now. If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence. You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Would you like to kick start your career in a supportive, collaborative and innovative company? Do you enjoy working as part of an enthusiastic, passionate, and collaborative team? Join our Credit Underwriting team The credit underwriting team is a business critical, growing, and dynamic team led by the Head of Credit & Commercial risk who reports into the Group Financial Controller. The team work closely with the sales team, financial reporting, and various areas of business operations. The credit underwriting team are ultimately responsible for the management, underwriting, and control of credit exposure to the business in what is a rapidly evolving environment. Success. The Softcat Way. There's a uniqueness to Softcat - what we do, how we do it and why we do it. That's because we help customers to use technology to succeed, by putting our employees first. We give everyone the chance to step up and show how much they can achieve. We succeed when all our people succeed. Be part of a team that enables business growth This role is part of the Finance Management team and will lead the credit underwriting team supporting our rapidly growing and dynamic IT solutions business. This passionate, highly numerate underwriter will work closely with our finance and sales teams as well as external stakeholders, insurance brokers and customers alike, to maintain credit risk controls within an existing framework and provide a unique service to our customers. As a Credit Underwriting Manager , you'll be responsible for : Analyse customer risk profiles and validate automated credit scorecards Produce monthly risk reports and support senior credit governance forums Manage credit exposure, limits, and portfolio risk across customers and sectors Lead and develop senior underwriters, including performance, hiring, and KPIs Support board approvals and senior decision making within agreed authority levels Oversee trade credit insurance, budgets, and process improvements Manage and monitor the Deputy Credit Risk Manager performance, manage KPI's during a performance management process through having challenging conversations Stre amli ning proces ses whe re need ed Partner closely with senior stakeholders across the business to align credit strategy Participating in credit review meetings with the senior leadership team, displaying understanding of customers who have gone into administrations, high exposure risks, industry updates and credit assessment SLA overviews. We'd love you to have Strong risk assessment and analytical skills Proven leadership and team management experience Solid knowledge of underwriting regulations and compliance Commercial and financial awareness Confident decision making and stakeholder communication Strong knowledge across different areas of the business to ensure organisational goals are met. Demonstrate the ability to think around a subject, considering risk implications of our current policies and procedures. Experience s upporting the gro w th and d evelo pment of team me mbers . We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply - we would love to hear from you! Work in a way that works for you We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: Hybrid working - 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs Working with us Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background. Join us To become part of the success story, please apply now. If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence. You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self.
Head of Event Operations £70,000 - £80,000 Base + up to 15% Bonus Hybrid London Leading international events business seeks a highly talented Head of Operations to join their team working across their leading expo business. The Head of Operations will be an experienced manager coaching and developing Operations Managers and Operations Coordinators in the delivery of their allocated events as well as planning their own events. They will be responsible for overseeing and executing their portfolio of events within an industry leading portfolio and will have complete operational management, including full budgetary control whilst maximising portfolio profitability. Role Responsibilities : Head of Operations Team Related Develop a high-performance culture by championing best practices and professional development Building a 'one team' ethos for all levels of the operational functions so that there is an expansion of career development, succession planning and opportunities across the teams as well as sharing of skills and best practice Ensuring the team deliver a first-class service for each client Manage and develop direct reports using KPIs to track performance Recruiting and training new members of the team Portfolio & Event Related Responsible for portfolio event delivery - with end-to-end accountability for operational management of all events including customer journeys and improving onsite experience Maximising the profitability, sustainability, and quality of each event through effective budget management Focusing on continuous improvement: learning from other events, customer feedback groups, industry technology Project managing events and control costs to deliver within budget Managing end-to-end delivery of events each year of varying size, format, and complexity across a range of geographies Responsible for risk and compliance at events - ensure security plans are adhered to and that each event has a full risk assessment Profile Required: Head of Operations An established track record of delivering international, large scale and complex events and awards in the B2B or B2C space managing both large scale exhibitions (150+ stands) and multi stream conferences globally Must have Expo experience - 1000 + Attendees Technical experience from floor plan creation, rigging, health & safety, introducing creative flair to networking experiences Demonstrable experience in collaborating successfully with partners ancillary to a large-scale event (could be the city, transport, party, or other partners) Extensive experience in team management/ line management experience for 4+ team members, able to demonstrate coaching and people development. Tangible examples of experience in implementing innovation and creativity for large scale international events over 6000+ people, 150+ stands, 120+, meeting rooms, 3+ conference stages. Experience in venue and supplier contracting and negotiation upwards of £2.5m Confident decision-making, thought leadership and a focus on finding solutions and achieving results by taking accountability and ownership of decisions made. Lipton Media is a specialist media recruitment agency based in London. We specialise in all forms of b2b media sales including conferences, exhibitions, awards, summits, publishing, digital, outdoor, TV, radio and business intelligence. Our clients range from small start-up companies to FTSE 100 and 250 businesses. We work with people at every stage of their career from undergraduates looking for their first entry point into sales to senior managers and directors looking for their next challenge.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Head of Event Operations £70,000 - £80,000 Base + up to 15% Bonus Hybrid London Leading international events business seeks a highly talented Head of Operations to join their team working across their leading expo business. The Head of Operations will be an experienced manager coaching and developing Operations Managers and Operations Coordinators in the delivery of their allocated events as well as planning their own events. They will be responsible for overseeing and executing their portfolio of events within an industry leading portfolio and will have complete operational management, including full budgetary control whilst maximising portfolio profitability. Role Responsibilities : Head of Operations Team Related Develop a high-performance culture by championing best practices and professional development Building a 'one team' ethos for all levels of the operational functions so that there is an expansion of career development, succession planning and opportunities across the teams as well as sharing of skills and best practice Ensuring the team deliver a first-class service for each client Manage and develop direct reports using KPIs to track performance Recruiting and training new members of the team Portfolio & Event Related Responsible for portfolio event delivery - with end-to-end accountability for operational management of all events including customer journeys and improving onsite experience Maximising the profitability, sustainability, and quality of each event through effective budget management Focusing on continuous improvement: learning from other events, customer feedback groups, industry technology Project managing events and control costs to deliver within budget Managing end-to-end delivery of events each year of varying size, format, and complexity across a range of geographies Responsible for risk and compliance at events - ensure security plans are adhered to and that each event has a full risk assessment Profile Required: Head of Operations An established track record of delivering international, large scale and complex events and awards in the B2B or B2C space managing both large scale exhibitions (150+ stands) and multi stream conferences globally Must have Expo experience - 1000 + Attendees Technical experience from floor plan creation, rigging, health & safety, introducing creative flair to networking experiences Demonstrable experience in collaborating successfully with partners ancillary to a large-scale event (could be the city, transport, party, or other partners) Extensive experience in team management/ line management experience for 4+ team members, able to demonstrate coaching and people development. Tangible examples of experience in implementing innovation and creativity for large scale international events over 6000+ people, 150+ stands, 120+, meeting rooms, 3+ conference stages. Experience in venue and supplier contracting and negotiation upwards of £2.5m Confident decision-making, thought leadership and a focus on finding solutions and achieving results by taking accountability and ownership of decisions made. Lipton Media is a specialist media recruitment agency based in London. We specialise in all forms of b2b media sales including conferences, exhibitions, awards, summits, publishing, digital, outdoor, TV, radio and business intelligence. Our clients range from small start-up companies to FTSE 100 and 250 businesses. We work with people at every stage of their career from undergraduates looking for their first entry point into sales to senior managers and directors looking for their next challenge.
We're looking for a Rural Practice Chartered Surveyor to work in the Estate Management team covering the beautiful areas of London & Surrey. You'll be working with the Estate Management team who look after our portfolio of let land and buildings across London and Surrey. That team is a dedicated property management team, including a mixture of estate managers, building surveyors, estate management officers and residential lettings officers. You will have strong technical skills, an innovative and client focused approach to property management and an affinity for the conservation objectives of the National Trust. The salary range for this role is £42,000 - £45,000 dependent on experience. This role requires you to be a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) What it's like to work here Reporting to the Senior Estate Manager you'll be working across a variety of beautiful estates including Polesden Lacey, Hatchlands Park, Osterley and Morden as well as the countryside properties of Surrey Hills, River Wey and Surrey Landscapes. As this role covers the London and Surrey regions, your contractual place of work will Polesden Lacey. Our hybrid working policy means you can balance office and home working with site visits and meetings at other National Trust places. We'll talk about this in more detail at interview, but you should expect to be at a National Trust site for 40-60% of your working week. We're supportive of hybrid working; with time split between home, property offices and some time each week. As part of the team, you'll take on interesting rural surveying work that will shape the future of the UK's biggest private landowner and the properties it owns and looks after. What you'll be doing You'll be involved in delivering a range of work, which on a day-to-day basis might include supporting residential and commercial lettings; management of agricultural tenancies and Agri-environment schemes; woodland management; access rights and boundary disputes; work with restrictive covenants; valuations; and occasional acquisitions and disposals. Whilst working with our structured governance framework, we need you to be an effective and convincing champion of best practice. As part of the Estate Management team, you'll bring a range of skills to ensure we safeguard and effectively manage our built assets and interests in land and build on the relationships we have with our tenants. You'll provide insightful advice, and considerate stakeholder management, and have forward thinking approaches to managing and conserving our land and buildings. Who we're looking for A member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS): Knowledge of land use, agriculture, asset management, land management, environmental issues, conservation and sustainable development and understand how that translates to National Trust Strategy Strong verbal and written communication skills including influencing and negotiation The ability to analyse, interpret and resolve rural surveying problems using technical knowledge to implement workable solutions Strong demonstrable consulting skills of listening, building trust and acting to deliver a high-quality service The ability to work as part of a team to achieve the best results, demonstrating best practice and sharing ideas and thinking The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) Rental deposit loan scheme Season ticket loan EV car lease scheme Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. Flexible working whenever possible Employee assistance programme Free parking at most Trust places
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
We're looking for a Rural Practice Chartered Surveyor to work in the Estate Management team covering the beautiful areas of London & Surrey. You'll be working with the Estate Management team who look after our portfolio of let land and buildings across London and Surrey. That team is a dedicated property management team, including a mixture of estate managers, building surveyors, estate management officers and residential lettings officers. You will have strong technical skills, an innovative and client focused approach to property management and an affinity for the conservation objectives of the National Trust. The salary range for this role is £42,000 - £45,000 dependent on experience. This role requires you to be a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) What it's like to work here Reporting to the Senior Estate Manager you'll be working across a variety of beautiful estates including Polesden Lacey, Hatchlands Park, Osterley and Morden as well as the countryside properties of Surrey Hills, River Wey and Surrey Landscapes. As this role covers the London and Surrey regions, your contractual place of work will Polesden Lacey. Our hybrid working policy means you can balance office and home working with site visits and meetings at other National Trust places. We'll talk about this in more detail at interview, but you should expect to be at a National Trust site for 40-60% of your working week. We're supportive of hybrid working; with time split between home, property offices and some time each week. As part of the team, you'll take on interesting rural surveying work that will shape the future of the UK's biggest private landowner and the properties it owns and looks after. What you'll be doing You'll be involved in delivering a range of work, which on a day-to-day basis might include supporting residential and commercial lettings; management of agricultural tenancies and Agri-environment schemes; woodland management; access rights and boundary disputes; work with restrictive covenants; valuations; and occasional acquisitions and disposals. Whilst working with our structured governance framework, we need you to be an effective and convincing champion of best practice. As part of the Estate Management team, you'll bring a range of skills to ensure we safeguard and effectively manage our built assets and interests in land and build on the relationships we have with our tenants. You'll provide insightful advice, and considerate stakeholder management, and have forward thinking approaches to managing and conserving our land and buildings. Who we're looking for A member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS): Knowledge of land use, agriculture, asset management, land management, environmental issues, conservation and sustainable development and understand how that translates to National Trust Strategy Strong verbal and written communication skills including influencing and negotiation The ability to analyse, interpret and resolve rural surveying problems using technical knowledge to implement workable solutions Strong demonstrable consulting skills of listening, building trust and acting to deliver a high-quality service The ability to work as part of a team to achieve the best results, demonstrating best practice and sharing ideas and thinking The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) Rental deposit loan scheme Season ticket loan EV car lease scheme Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. Flexible working whenever possible Employee assistance programme Free parking at most Trust places
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 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 proactively 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. The Role BDO's Tax Accounting Group is a national group bringing together tax professionals who specialise in tax accounting and tax audit work. Headed by an equity partner, we can offer an exciting and quality career path for ambitious people. This role as Audit of Tax Senior Manager will provide tax audit support on our largest, high-profile audits across a range of groups and sectors. Just as key will be acting as a tax accounting specialist to our non-audit clients, assisting with complex provisioning engagements and the tax accounting aspects of GAAP conversions, carve out accounting and acquisition accounting. Clients and audited entities include FTSE companies, AIM listed companies, large inbounds and private equity backed businesses. You will be responsible for a number of tax audits, acting as the point of contact with the main audit team, and working closely with junior staff and tax partners to deliver this work. You will also work on a number of ad hoc, project based engagements working with other BDO teams, using your tax accounting knowledge in different contexts to deliver the best to our clients. You will act as a key contact for tax accounting queries for the wider tax and audit practices and be involved in coaching and training more junior members of the team. Requirements 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: Prior experience of tax accounting and tax auditing, with a clear desire to specialise in this area. Knowledge of tax accounting under FRS102 and IFRS; prior experience of US GAAP is useful but not obligatory. General corporate tax experience providing corporate tax advisory and compliance services to a variety of clients. Good project management skills, including meeting agreed deadlines, taking ownership and managing a team. Experience of coaching and training more junior staff. Experience of dealing with client senior management and key stakeholders. CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent 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 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 proactively 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. The Role BDO's Tax Accounting Group is a national group bringing together tax professionals who specialise in tax accounting and tax audit work. Headed by an equity partner, we can offer an exciting and quality career path for ambitious people. This role as Audit of Tax Senior Manager will provide tax audit support on our largest, high-profile audits across a range of groups and sectors. Just as key will be acting as a tax accounting specialist to our non-audit clients, assisting with complex provisioning engagements and the tax accounting aspects of GAAP conversions, carve out accounting and acquisition accounting. Clients and audited entities include FTSE companies, AIM listed companies, large inbounds and private equity backed businesses. You will be responsible for a number of tax audits, acting as the point of contact with the main audit team, and working closely with junior staff and tax partners to deliver this work. You will also work on a number of ad hoc, project based engagements working with other BDO teams, using your tax accounting knowledge in different contexts to deliver the best to our clients. You will act as a key contact for tax accounting queries for the wider tax and audit practices and be involved in coaching and training more junior members of the team. Requirements 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: Prior experience of tax accounting and tax auditing, with a clear desire to specialise in this area. Knowledge of tax accounting under FRS102 and IFRS; prior experience of US GAAP is useful but not obligatory. General corporate tax experience providing corporate tax advisory and compliance services to a variety of clients. Good project management skills, including meeting agreed deadlines, taking ownership and managing a team. Experience of coaching and training more junior staff. Experience of dealing with client senior management and key stakeholders. CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent 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.
Are you ready to power the World's connections? If you don't think you meet all of the criteria below but are still interested in the job, please apply. Nobody checks every box - we're looking for candidates that are particularly strong in a few areas, and have some interest and capabilities in others. About the role: At Kong, our Account Development team works closely with our partners in both Sales and Marketing to build fanatical customer enthusiasm around Kong. Account Development reps are responsible for identifying and qualifying new opportunities for our sales organization. We view our Account Development program as the best way to turbocharge a long and successful career in sales and view our Account Development Representatives (ADRs) as the next wave of Account Executives in Kong. To aid in this endeavor, we invest heavily in the training and development of our team. This includes a 2-week long sales bootcamp, weekly 1-1 mentorship, and global virtual group training. By joining our team, you are making an investment in yourself that will accelerate the rest of your sales career. Our ADRs gain an understanding of our product, community, who we sell to, why they care, and what makes us relevant. They learn how to generate a pipeline quickly and effectively as well as how to achieve a good discovery and qualification. The team is a crucial resource for sales teams across Kong to get great talent. This helps us scale our teams, as well as ensure that we have a culture of meritocracy. Being an ADR, is often a first step to jump starting a career in sales. At Kong, we have a culture that celebrates diversity, fosters growth and enablement, and ensures that we provide our ADRs with the tools and confidence that they need to grow their careers. The ADR leadership team has a true understanding of where each ADR is at in their personal development process, and mentors and enables them to ensure that they have the means and opportunity to be considered for their next role. At Kong, we truly believe that if you want to earn your MBA in sales, this is the place to be. As a leadership team, we spend an exorbitant amount of time working in the trenches with our teams to help them fine hone their business and sales acumen and ramp them to productivity, success, and greater roles. What you'll be doing: Your First 90 Days By the end of month 1, you will: Have met your new team and had fun playing with some new tools Become a part of the wider Kong family Have had a successful sales bootcamp training Have a good understanding of what makes Kong's product offerings so special Understand how our Account Development, Marketing and Account Executive teams all work together By the end of month 2, you will: Be comfortable talking to clients on the phone about Kong Have worked with our Account Executive team on your first opportunity Have shadowed a ton of calls and practiced several role plays Started delivering your ramp quota By the end of month 3, you will: Know our sales funnel inside and out, and feel confident to add value to our sales org Show clear delivery of our sales methodologies Provide insights to both our Account Development and marketing organizations to help us to continue to iterate and improve Delivered against your ramp quota Role Overview & Key Responsibilities: Work with the Sales team to develop inbound and outbound campaigns from idea generation through to qualified call Develop strong sales and product knowledge and interact with IT and business decision-makers via telephone, video, LinkedIn, and email Update lead and prospect activity in Salesforce to ensure effective lead management Set qualified introductory meetings for the Sales team Nurture early phase opportunities for future pipeline potential Exceed monthly and quarterly opportunity quota Build strong relationships with our marketing team and Account Executives, where we pull together to maximize the win for our business Invest in your self-development, focusing on the skills and attributes that will make you successful in your core role and get you set for future success And any additional tasks required by the manager What you'll bring: 1-2+ years of strong sales or customer facing experience A self starter with a track record of hitting and exceeding goals A 'hunter' mentality - comfortable prospecting, cold calling, and following up on incoming leads and a strong desire to win Ability and willingness to learn, react to and share lessons learned across the organisation Open to feedback and can apply to your daily workflow Outstanding communication skills including both phone and written communication as well as active listening An extraordinary character with an incredible drive for success, high work ethic, curious by nature, and obsessed with smashing sales goals Validated time leadership skills and ability to work independently and through coaching Desire to work in a driven and fast paced environment Passionate about cutting edge technology with the aptitude to learn new and exciting IT software products, as well as, understand business critical solutions quickly Additional European languages a big plus (French, German or Dutch) What is a Konger? We are a group of makers, thinkers, and doers focused on helping today's developers build tomorrow's technology. Our teams work on the bleeding edge of API innovation to provide our users with a central nervous system for data and services. We put design at the heart of everything we do, and we're relentlessly focused on creating beautiful experiences for our customers. That's why technology companies, major banks, e-commerce innovators, and government agencies put Kong in front of their most important web applications. We believe in the power of Open Source and everything it stands for. That's why developers around the world enthusiastically contribute on top of our open source platform. We are passionate about solving challenges that will fundamentally shape the future of technology, and we're looking for the right people to join us on our mission. If you believe in taking ownership of your work, making an impact, and having fun along the way, we would love to talk to you. About Kong: Kong Inc., a leading developer of API and AI connectivity technologies, is building the infrastructure that powers the agentic era. Trusted by the Fortune 500 and startups alike, Kong's unified API and AI platform, Kong Konnect, enables organizations to secure, manage, accelerate, govern, and monetize the flow of intelligence across APIs and AI models. For more information, visit .
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Are you ready to power the World's connections? If you don't think you meet all of the criteria below but are still interested in the job, please apply. Nobody checks every box - we're looking for candidates that are particularly strong in a few areas, and have some interest and capabilities in others. About the role: At Kong, our Account Development team works closely with our partners in both Sales and Marketing to build fanatical customer enthusiasm around Kong. Account Development reps are responsible for identifying and qualifying new opportunities for our sales organization. We view our Account Development program as the best way to turbocharge a long and successful career in sales and view our Account Development Representatives (ADRs) as the next wave of Account Executives in Kong. To aid in this endeavor, we invest heavily in the training and development of our team. This includes a 2-week long sales bootcamp, weekly 1-1 mentorship, and global virtual group training. By joining our team, you are making an investment in yourself that will accelerate the rest of your sales career. Our ADRs gain an understanding of our product, community, who we sell to, why they care, and what makes us relevant. They learn how to generate a pipeline quickly and effectively as well as how to achieve a good discovery and qualification. The team is a crucial resource for sales teams across Kong to get great talent. This helps us scale our teams, as well as ensure that we have a culture of meritocracy. Being an ADR, is often a first step to jump starting a career in sales. At Kong, we have a culture that celebrates diversity, fosters growth and enablement, and ensures that we provide our ADRs with the tools and confidence that they need to grow their careers. The ADR leadership team has a true understanding of where each ADR is at in their personal development process, and mentors and enables them to ensure that they have the means and opportunity to be considered for their next role. At Kong, we truly believe that if you want to earn your MBA in sales, this is the place to be. As a leadership team, we spend an exorbitant amount of time working in the trenches with our teams to help them fine hone their business and sales acumen and ramp them to productivity, success, and greater roles. What you'll be doing: Your First 90 Days By the end of month 1, you will: Have met your new team and had fun playing with some new tools Become a part of the wider Kong family Have had a successful sales bootcamp training Have a good understanding of what makes Kong's product offerings so special Understand how our Account Development, Marketing and Account Executive teams all work together By the end of month 2, you will: Be comfortable talking to clients on the phone about Kong Have worked with our Account Executive team on your first opportunity Have shadowed a ton of calls and practiced several role plays Started delivering your ramp quota By the end of month 3, you will: Know our sales funnel inside and out, and feel confident to add value to our sales org Show clear delivery of our sales methodologies Provide insights to both our Account Development and marketing organizations to help us to continue to iterate and improve Delivered against your ramp quota Role Overview & Key Responsibilities: Work with the Sales team to develop inbound and outbound campaigns from idea generation through to qualified call Develop strong sales and product knowledge and interact with IT and business decision-makers via telephone, video, LinkedIn, and email Update lead and prospect activity in Salesforce to ensure effective lead management Set qualified introductory meetings for the Sales team Nurture early phase opportunities for future pipeline potential Exceed monthly and quarterly opportunity quota Build strong relationships with our marketing team and Account Executives, where we pull together to maximize the win for our business Invest in your self-development, focusing on the skills and attributes that will make you successful in your core role and get you set for future success And any additional tasks required by the manager What you'll bring: 1-2+ years of strong sales or customer facing experience A self starter with a track record of hitting and exceeding goals A 'hunter' mentality - comfortable prospecting, cold calling, and following up on incoming leads and a strong desire to win Ability and willingness to learn, react to and share lessons learned across the organisation Open to feedback and can apply to your daily workflow Outstanding communication skills including both phone and written communication as well as active listening An extraordinary character with an incredible drive for success, high work ethic, curious by nature, and obsessed with smashing sales goals Validated time leadership skills and ability to work independently and through coaching Desire to work in a driven and fast paced environment Passionate about cutting edge technology with the aptitude to learn new and exciting IT software products, as well as, understand business critical solutions quickly Additional European languages a big plus (French, German or Dutch) What is a Konger? We are a group of makers, thinkers, and doers focused on helping today's developers build tomorrow's technology. Our teams work on the bleeding edge of API innovation to provide our users with a central nervous system for data and services. We put design at the heart of everything we do, and we're relentlessly focused on creating beautiful experiences for our customers. That's why technology companies, major banks, e-commerce innovators, and government agencies put Kong in front of their most important web applications. We believe in the power of Open Source and everything it stands for. That's why developers around the world enthusiastically contribute on top of our open source platform. We are passionate about solving challenges that will fundamentally shape the future of technology, and we're looking for the right people to join us on our mission. If you believe in taking ownership of your work, making an impact, and having fun along the way, we would love to talk to you. About Kong: Kong Inc., a leading developer of API and AI connectivity technologies, is building the infrastructure that powers the agentic era. Trusted by the Fortune 500 and startups alike, Kong's unified API and AI platform, Kong Konnect, enables organizations to secure, manage, accelerate, govern, and monetize the flow of intelligence across APIs and AI models. For more information, visit .
At Avove, we re proud to partner with United Utilities to deliver essential water and wastewater infrastructure across the Northwest. This role will be part of our Commissioning team, supporting non infrastructure projects across Avove. You ll play a key role in turning design intent into operational reality ensuring assets perform safely, efficiently and in line with regulatory and water quality requirements. What will your day look like Developing and implementing commissioning plans, test scripts, sequences and acceptance criteria. Supporting onsite commissioning activities including testing, optimisation, fault finding and performance trials. Applying safe systems of work and commissioning standards in line with Avove s business wide framework. Managing sampling, analysis, data interpretation and evidence collation to demonstrate compliance. Contributing to commissioning documentation including RAMS, ITPs, handover packs and regulatory submissions. Participating in design reviews, HAZOPs, commissioning readiness reviews, FATs and site acceptance activities. Working collaboratively with project managers, designers, operations teams and supply chain partners. About you Degree (or working towards) in Process, Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent experience. Water Hygiene certification and relevant site safety qualifications are desirable. Strong grounding or experience in process commissioning within the water, wastewater or wider utilities sector. Good understanding of treatment processes, instrumentation, control systems and water quality requirements. Awareness of the full project lifecycle and the role commissioning plays in successful project outcomes. Well organised, safety focused and able to manage multiple commissioning activities effectively. Strong communication skills with the ability to produce clear, accurate technical documentation. What s in it for you 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Company Car or Car Allowance Company pension scheme Life assurance Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan Avove Discount Scheme Family friendly policies A selection of lifestyle benefit options Financial wellbeing programme Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising. About Avove Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable services for our clients and communities. We are an equal opportunities employer At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. Join us and take the next step toward a rewarding and inclusive career.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
At Avove, we re proud to partner with United Utilities to deliver essential water and wastewater infrastructure across the Northwest. This role will be part of our Commissioning team, supporting non infrastructure projects across Avove. You ll play a key role in turning design intent into operational reality ensuring assets perform safely, efficiently and in line with regulatory and water quality requirements. What will your day look like Developing and implementing commissioning plans, test scripts, sequences and acceptance criteria. Supporting onsite commissioning activities including testing, optimisation, fault finding and performance trials. Applying safe systems of work and commissioning standards in line with Avove s business wide framework. Managing sampling, analysis, data interpretation and evidence collation to demonstrate compliance. Contributing to commissioning documentation including RAMS, ITPs, handover packs and regulatory submissions. Participating in design reviews, HAZOPs, commissioning readiness reviews, FATs and site acceptance activities. Working collaboratively with project managers, designers, operations teams and supply chain partners. About you Degree (or working towards) in Process, Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent experience. Water Hygiene certification and relevant site safety qualifications are desirable. Strong grounding or experience in process commissioning within the water, wastewater or wider utilities sector. Good understanding of treatment processes, instrumentation, control systems and water quality requirements. Awareness of the full project lifecycle and the role commissioning plays in successful project outcomes. Well organised, safety focused and able to manage multiple commissioning activities effectively. Strong communication skills with the ability to produce clear, accurate technical documentation. What s in it for you 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Company Car or Car Allowance Company pension scheme Life assurance Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan Avove Discount Scheme Family friendly policies A selection of lifestyle benefit options Financial wellbeing programme Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising. About Avove Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable services for our clients and communities. We are an equal opportunities employer At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. Join us and take the next step toward a rewarding and inclusive career.
Site Manager - Planned retrofit works 45-55k + package Based in Warwickshire Full-Time, permanent position We are working with a leading Social Housing Contractor to recruit a proactive Site Manager to deliver a decarbonisation and planned works project on Social Housing and decent homes in Warwickshire. You must have experience of delivering similar projects with a reputable main contractor, delivering projects on time and within budget, whilst ensuring health and safety standards are adhered to at all times. We are looking for a hands on Site Manager, with a proven track record of driving sites through effective management and maintaining site presence. Site Manager Duties: Controlling the overall direction and whilst maintaining financial control of the contract Work in partnership with the client and client representatives, to ensure that a high quality service delivery is actually provided Cost control and subcontractor management Implementing the short, mid and long term programmes for the various work streams Carry out onsite inspections, undertake investigations, enquiries, prepare reports and offer solutions maintaining continuous improvement Hand over properties on time, working to strict key performance indicators Liaison with the client and contract administrators Health and safety on the site Management and control of the site administration and staff Scheduling and procurement of materials Chair sub-contractor progress meetings Liaising with Design Teams, Client Representatives and Consultants Programming works using MS Project You will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success. This is a full time, permanent role for which you will receive a highly competitive salary of up to 55K + car allowance + Benefits. For your chance of securing this role please apply online now, or call Meg on (phone number removed) for more information!
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Site Manager - Planned retrofit works 45-55k + package Based in Warwickshire Full-Time, permanent position We are working with a leading Social Housing Contractor to recruit a proactive Site Manager to deliver a decarbonisation and planned works project on Social Housing and decent homes in Warwickshire. You must have experience of delivering similar projects with a reputable main contractor, delivering projects on time and within budget, whilst ensuring health and safety standards are adhered to at all times. We are looking for a hands on Site Manager, with a proven track record of driving sites through effective management and maintaining site presence. Site Manager Duties: Controlling the overall direction and whilst maintaining financial control of the contract Work in partnership with the client and client representatives, to ensure that a high quality service delivery is actually provided Cost control and subcontractor management Implementing the short, mid and long term programmes for the various work streams Carry out onsite inspections, undertake investigations, enquiries, prepare reports and offer solutions maintaining continuous improvement Hand over properties on time, working to strict key performance indicators Liaison with the client and contract administrators Health and safety on the site Management and control of the site administration and staff Scheduling and procurement of materials Chair sub-contractor progress meetings Liaising with Design Teams, Client Representatives and Consultants Programming works using MS Project You will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success. This is a full time, permanent role for which you will receive a highly competitive salary of up to 55K + car allowance + Benefits. For your chance of securing this role please apply online now, or call Meg on (phone number removed) for more information!
We are looking for a Sales Account Manager based near Bury St. Edmunds , with our client who is a is a specialist distributor providing high-quality technical and industrial solutions to end users and trade customers across the UK and Europe. Key Responsibilities of a Sales Account Manager Develop and maintain strong relationships with allocated accounts within the assigned territory Grow existing customer accounts while also identifying new business opportunities within them Deliver against individual and team sales targets, ensuring agreed gross margin (GM) levels are achieved Identify market trends and new commercial opportunities to support account growth Build and execute account development strategies aligned to wider divisional objectives Ensure high levels of customer service and satisfaction across all managed accounts Prepare and deliver client presentations, proposals, and meeting documentation Conduct regular client visits for both existing and prospective customers Provide pricing proposals that are competitive while maintaining profitability Monitor and report on customer needs, market activity, and competitor behaviour Maintain accurate CRM records (Salesforce and Exchequer), including opportunities, pricing, and activity updates Produce meeting reports, agendas, and follow-ups for internal and external meetings Manage day-to-day supply chain or service issues to meet customer expectations and SLAs Support marketing initiatives, exhibitions, and campaigns where required Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure smooth service delivery and account support Provide regular updates to the Head of Sales on performance, risks, and opportunities Requirements of a Sales Account Manager Understanding of Electronics or Manufacturing environments Understanding of Pharma, Chemicals or Clean Rooms Minimum 1 year experience in a trainee or account handling / sales role within the business (completed internally) Proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets and KPIs Strong experience in managing customer relationships and supplier coordination Solid understanding of customer needs, market dynamics, and account development strategies Experience in driving both account growth and identifying new opportunities within existing customers Strong communication, organisation, and presentation skills Ability to manage workload independently and work to structured processes Experience using Salesforce CRM (preferred) and other internal systems Willingness to travel across the UK and Europe when required Full clean UK driving licence Ability to work collaboratively within a team and across departments Candidates must have a British passport for this opportunity Please apply below if you are interested in this position.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
We are looking for a Sales Account Manager based near Bury St. Edmunds , with our client who is a is a specialist distributor providing high-quality technical and industrial solutions to end users and trade customers across the UK and Europe. Key Responsibilities of a Sales Account Manager Develop and maintain strong relationships with allocated accounts within the assigned territory Grow existing customer accounts while also identifying new business opportunities within them Deliver against individual and team sales targets, ensuring agreed gross margin (GM) levels are achieved Identify market trends and new commercial opportunities to support account growth Build and execute account development strategies aligned to wider divisional objectives Ensure high levels of customer service and satisfaction across all managed accounts Prepare and deliver client presentations, proposals, and meeting documentation Conduct regular client visits for both existing and prospective customers Provide pricing proposals that are competitive while maintaining profitability Monitor and report on customer needs, market activity, and competitor behaviour Maintain accurate CRM records (Salesforce and Exchequer), including opportunities, pricing, and activity updates Produce meeting reports, agendas, and follow-ups for internal and external meetings Manage day-to-day supply chain or service issues to meet customer expectations and SLAs Support marketing initiatives, exhibitions, and campaigns where required Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure smooth service delivery and account support Provide regular updates to the Head of Sales on performance, risks, and opportunities Requirements of a Sales Account Manager Understanding of Electronics or Manufacturing environments Understanding of Pharma, Chemicals or Clean Rooms Minimum 1 year experience in a trainee or account handling / sales role within the business (completed internally) Proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets and KPIs Strong experience in managing customer relationships and supplier coordination Solid understanding of customer needs, market dynamics, and account development strategies Experience in driving both account growth and identifying new opportunities within existing customers Strong communication, organisation, and presentation skills Ability to manage workload independently and work to structured processes Experience using Salesforce CRM (preferred) and other internal systems Willingness to travel across the UK and Europe when required Full clean UK driving licence Ability to work collaboratively within a team and across departments Candidates must have a British passport for this opportunity Please apply below if you are interested in this position.
Our consultancy client is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join their Water division out of their London offices on a permanent basis, with hybrid working (UK wide offices including Manchester also considered). They are a global consultancy specialising in Water, Energy and Urbanisation with a head count of 10,000 across the globe. As part of UK water sector expansion they are seeking a Senior Project Manager with experience in the sector to oversee the delivery of significant projects. Their UK portfolio encompasses a diverse range of work, with project values spanning from thousands to multi-million pounds. In response to this, they are strengthening the Project Management team with professionals who can lead large and complex, multi-discipline work packages. This leadership role may involve managing standalone multimillion projects or collaborating as part of a larger team to deliver critical components of major initiatives. The UK water sector is experiencing a period of unprecedented investment and growth. AMP8 (Apply online only marks the most substantial capital programme in the sector's history, with planned investments of 96-104 billion-a 77% increase compared to AMP7. Our client are actively engaged in major AMP8 frameworks, working directly with leading water companies such as but not limited to Severn Trent, United Utilities and Wessex Water. These frameworks cover a broad spectrum, from design-build alliances and specialist design development to professional services extending to 2030 and beyond. You will work in collaboration with Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors on design-build alliances ensures technical leadership and seamless programme integration. Additionally, our client serves as a Technical Partner on a major Desalination Scheme, contributing specialist design and programme integration expertise to facilitate sustainable water supply solutions. The Senior Project Manager will serve as the crucial link between clients and contractors, ensuring cost certainty, adherence to schedules and quality assurance across complex, multi-party frameworks. Responsibilities Is responsible as a Senior Project Manager of large to major size, highly complex risk projects and/or programme and/or framework, or working as part of a wider team to deliver key elements of major , very highly complex and high profile projects, ensuring projects are delivered to time, cost and quality Coordinate the activities of a large and multidisciplinary project team to meet deadlines and achieve set targets in the most effective and efficient way. Work closely with your Project Teams to ensure client requirements are properly interpreted and reflected in the deliverables Accountable for all commercial and financial matters, regularly reviewing and ensuring invoices are raised in accordance with the contract Responsible for the day to day management of the work schedule and outcomes across entire project/programme/framework. Ensures regular and effective communication with clients and project teams Produces accurate project management estimates, budgets and schedules for bids and projects Responsible for planning and completing own clearly defined tasks to meet set project deadlines and communicates conflicting priorities. Contributes to the development of tools to support effective project delivery Ensures company standards are implemented and adhered to across own Projects. Develops and and mentors less experienced team members Contributes to business development by maintaining client relationships and ensuring client loyalty and repeat work through excellent customer service. Skills, experience and qualifications Qualification / Degree in relevant discipline Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment Strong commercial acumen in dealings with clients and projects Strong relationship building and influencing skills Proven experience in achieving project performance and business targets Supervising, mentoring or developing less experienced engineers Learning agility, actively learning through experimentation and experience and seeking ways to grow and to be challenged Experience managing and delivering highly complex, multi-discipline Projects as Senior Project Manager NEC accreditations an advantage Consultancy or contractor backgrounds considered Benefits Salary circa 60-80k depending on experience 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Hybrid working - 3 office days - ideally Manchester or London based with client visits during the week Company pension 40 hour working week Monday to Friday Private medical Other schemes and company discounts
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Our consultancy client is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join their Water division out of their London offices on a permanent basis, with hybrid working (UK wide offices including Manchester also considered). They are a global consultancy specialising in Water, Energy and Urbanisation with a head count of 10,000 across the globe. As part of UK water sector expansion they are seeking a Senior Project Manager with experience in the sector to oversee the delivery of significant projects. Their UK portfolio encompasses a diverse range of work, with project values spanning from thousands to multi-million pounds. In response to this, they are strengthening the Project Management team with professionals who can lead large and complex, multi-discipline work packages. This leadership role may involve managing standalone multimillion projects or collaborating as part of a larger team to deliver critical components of major initiatives. The UK water sector is experiencing a period of unprecedented investment and growth. AMP8 (Apply online only marks the most substantial capital programme in the sector's history, with planned investments of 96-104 billion-a 77% increase compared to AMP7. Our client are actively engaged in major AMP8 frameworks, working directly with leading water companies such as but not limited to Severn Trent, United Utilities and Wessex Water. These frameworks cover a broad spectrum, from design-build alliances and specialist design development to professional services extending to 2030 and beyond. You will work in collaboration with Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors on design-build alliances ensures technical leadership and seamless programme integration. Additionally, our client serves as a Technical Partner on a major Desalination Scheme, contributing specialist design and programme integration expertise to facilitate sustainable water supply solutions. The Senior Project Manager will serve as the crucial link between clients and contractors, ensuring cost certainty, adherence to schedules and quality assurance across complex, multi-party frameworks. Responsibilities Is responsible as a Senior Project Manager of large to major size, highly complex risk projects and/or programme and/or framework, or working as part of a wider team to deliver key elements of major , very highly complex and high profile projects, ensuring projects are delivered to time, cost and quality Coordinate the activities of a large and multidisciplinary project team to meet deadlines and achieve set targets in the most effective and efficient way. Work closely with your Project Teams to ensure client requirements are properly interpreted and reflected in the deliverables Accountable for all commercial and financial matters, regularly reviewing and ensuring invoices are raised in accordance with the contract Responsible for the day to day management of the work schedule and outcomes across entire project/programme/framework. Ensures regular and effective communication with clients and project teams Produces accurate project management estimates, budgets and schedules for bids and projects Responsible for planning and completing own clearly defined tasks to meet set project deadlines and communicates conflicting priorities. Contributes to the development of tools to support effective project delivery Ensures company standards are implemented and adhered to across own Projects. Develops and and mentors less experienced team members Contributes to business development by maintaining client relationships and ensuring client loyalty and repeat work through excellent customer service. Skills, experience and qualifications Qualification / Degree in relevant discipline Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment Strong commercial acumen in dealings with clients and projects Strong relationship building and influencing skills Proven experience in achieving project performance and business targets Supervising, mentoring or developing less experienced engineers Learning agility, actively learning through experimentation and experience and seeking ways to grow and to be challenged Experience managing and delivering highly complex, multi-discipline Projects as Senior Project Manager NEC accreditations an advantage Consultancy or contractor backgrounds considered Benefits Salary circa 60-80k depending on experience 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Hybrid working - 3 office days - ideally Manchester or London based with client visits during the week Company pension 40 hour working week Monday to Friday Private medical Other schemes and company discounts
Zenith are working with our client who are looking to recruit an Electrical Biased Technician on a permanent basis. The main purpose of the role is to take responsibility for the development of controls, offering technical support to the factory to meet customer requirement. Reporting into the Engineering and Controls Manager you will provide key support to the Lead Controls Engineers and Production Electricians where necessary. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to: Providing support to the whole sales network in the UK and through costing software and diagnosing faults within systems Work with and support factory to develop products Assist the Sales Team by preparing controls quotations and technical submissions Investigate and pursue controls development, to assist in cost reduction and to stay current with continued technological advances. In addition, you will be required to carry out any planned reactive and preventative maintenance on equipment Prepare and issue production packages including wiring schedules and location drawings. Provide training in controls application to service organisation and sales team. Troubleshoot control problems and issues to product solutions. Working from Wiring diagrams you will fault find on equipment Participate in meetings or direct communications with customers or field sales offices to assist in resolution of problems or complaints Maintain a teamwork philosophy with other departments to facilities problem solving and provide good customer service. An element of travel will be involved. Essential Experience Required Electrical Qualification such as HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or Electronics AutoCad fundamental knowledge - desirable Hands on experience working with Electrical Controls is Essential. Such as Omron, Siemens or Allen Bradley IT Literate - Confident user in Microsoft Office Knowledge and understanding interfacing to ancillary equipment. Excellent communication skills Must be Authorised to live & work in the UK as Sponsorhip is not available This is an excellent opportunity for a Time-served Electrically qualified individual to move into controls engineering whilst training under the supervision of the Lead Controls Engineer. Although you will need hands on experience working with Electrical Controls, and an Electrical Apprenticeship, our client are willing to invest in some level of training for the right person. If you have the relevant experience and would like to be considered for this position, please click apply now.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Zenith are working with our client who are looking to recruit an Electrical Biased Technician on a permanent basis. The main purpose of the role is to take responsibility for the development of controls, offering technical support to the factory to meet customer requirement. Reporting into the Engineering and Controls Manager you will provide key support to the Lead Controls Engineers and Production Electricians where necessary. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to: Providing support to the whole sales network in the UK and through costing software and diagnosing faults within systems Work with and support factory to develop products Assist the Sales Team by preparing controls quotations and technical submissions Investigate and pursue controls development, to assist in cost reduction and to stay current with continued technological advances. In addition, you will be required to carry out any planned reactive and preventative maintenance on equipment Prepare and issue production packages including wiring schedules and location drawings. Provide training in controls application to service organisation and sales team. Troubleshoot control problems and issues to product solutions. Working from Wiring diagrams you will fault find on equipment Participate in meetings or direct communications with customers or field sales offices to assist in resolution of problems or complaints Maintain a teamwork philosophy with other departments to facilities problem solving and provide good customer service. An element of travel will be involved. Essential Experience Required Electrical Qualification such as HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or Electronics AutoCad fundamental knowledge - desirable Hands on experience working with Electrical Controls is Essential. Such as Omron, Siemens or Allen Bradley IT Literate - Confident user in Microsoft Office Knowledge and understanding interfacing to ancillary equipment. Excellent communication skills Must be Authorised to live & work in the UK as Sponsorhip is not available This is an excellent opportunity for a Time-served Electrically qualified individual to move into controls engineering whilst training under the supervision of the Lead Controls Engineer. Although you will need hands on experience working with Electrical Controls, and an Electrical Apprenticeship, our client are willing to invest in some level of training for the right person. If you have the relevant experience and would like to be considered for this position, please click apply now.
