The Opportunity I am recruiting for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join a growing specialist Traffic Management business supporting infrastructure, utilities and civil engineering projects across the UK. This is a newly created position and an opportunity to take dedicated responsibility for Health & Safety across a growing traffic management operation. Reporting directly into the Group SHEQ Director, you will provide H&S leadership across multiple depots and operational sites, working closely with senior management, supervisors and frontline teams. The position offers a mixture of remote working, depot-based support and operational site visits, so regular travel will form an important part of the role. The Role This is very much an operational Health & Safety position.You will provide visible H&S leadership across traffic management and highways activities, ensuring operations are delivered safely and in line with company standards, industry requirements and client expectations. Key areas of responsibility will include: Leading Health & Safety across traffic management and highways operations Providing visible H&S leadership across depots and operational sites Working closely with operational management, supervisors and frontline employees Monitoring compliance with company policies, procedures and management systems Ensuring operations remain compliant with relevant traffic management and highways legislation and industry standards Providing specialist H&S advice and guidance to operational teams Driving consistency in H&S standards across multiple locations Supporting continual improvement across the Traffic Management operation Challenging unsafe working practices and positively influencing operational behaviours Supporting management teams with emerging risks and compliance requirements Promoting a strong, practical and positive safety culture across the business Providing assurance to the Group SHEQ Director around operational H&S performance and compliance What I'm Looking For For this position, I am particularly interested in speaking with Health & Safety professionals who have worked in Traffic Management, Highways or closely related infrastructure environments. This isn't a generic H&S Manager role. The successful candidate needs to understand the risks associated with operational traffic management and be credible working directly with the people delivering the work. Ideally, your background will include: Health & Safety management within Traffic Management, Highways or a closely related environment Strong operational and site-based H&S experience Experience supporting geographically dispersed operations or multiple depots A good understanding of the specific risks associated with traffic management and highways works Experience working alongside operational managers, supervisors and frontline teams Strong knowledge of relevant H&S legislation and industry requirements Experience monitoring and improving operational compliance Confidence challenging unsafe practices and influencing behavioural change The ability to communicate effectively from frontline operative through to senior management level A practical, solutions-focused approach to Health & Safety Willingness to travel regularly between depots and operational sites The Person I am looking for someone who can be highly visible within the operation rather than managing Health & Safety purely from behind a desk.You'll need to be comfortable getting out onto sites, engaging with Traffic Management teams and understanding how work is actually being delivered. The right person will be able to balance compliance with pragmatism, build strong relationships with operational teams and drive improvement without creating unnecessary barriers to getting the job done safely. Why Consider the Role? This is a newly created position within a growing Traffic Management business, giving you the opportunity to take real ownership of Health & Safety across the operation.You'll report directly into the Group SHEQ Director while having significant exposure across the operational business. For someone from a Traffic Management or Highways H&S background who wants greater ownership and the opportunity to shape standards across a growing operation, this could be a really interesting next step. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Oct 25, 2026
Full time
The Opportunity I am recruiting for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join a growing specialist Traffic Management business supporting infrastructure, utilities and civil engineering projects across the UK. This is a newly created position and an opportunity to take dedicated responsibility for Health & Safety across a growing traffic management operation. Reporting directly into the Group SHEQ Director, you will provide H&S leadership across multiple depots and operational sites, working closely with senior management, supervisors and frontline teams. The position offers a mixture of remote working, depot-based support and operational site visits, so regular travel will form an important part of the role. The Role This is very much an operational Health & Safety position.You will provide visible H&S leadership across traffic management and highways activities, ensuring operations are delivered safely and in line with company standards, industry requirements and client expectations. Key areas of responsibility will include: Leading Health & Safety across traffic management and highways operations Providing visible H&S leadership across depots and operational sites Working closely with operational management, supervisors and frontline employees Monitoring compliance with company policies, procedures and management systems Ensuring operations remain compliant with relevant traffic management and highways legislation and industry standards Providing specialist H&S advice and guidance to operational teams Driving consistency in H&S standards across multiple locations Supporting continual improvement across the Traffic Management operation Challenging unsafe working practices and positively influencing operational behaviours Supporting management teams with emerging risks and compliance requirements Promoting a strong, practical and positive safety culture across the business Providing assurance to the Group SHEQ Director around operational H&S performance and compliance What I'm Looking For For this position, I am particularly interested in speaking with Health & Safety professionals who have worked in Traffic Management, Highways or closely related infrastructure environments. This isn't a generic H&S Manager role. The successful candidate needs to understand the risks associated with operational traffic management and be credible working directly with the people delivering the work. Ideally, your background will include: Health & Safety management within Traffic Management, Highways or a closely related environment Strong operational and site-based H&S experience Experience supporting geographically dispersed operations or multiple depots A good understanding of the specific risks associated with traffic management and highways works Experience working alongside operational managers, supervisors and frontline teams Strong knowledge of relevant H&S legislation and industry requirements Experience monitoring and improving operational compliance Confidence challenging unsafe practices and influencing behavioural change The ability to communicate effectively from frontline operative through to senior management level A practical, solutions-focused approach to Health & Safety Willingness to travel regularly between depots and operational sites The Person I am looking for someone who can be highly visible within the operation rather than managing Health & Safety purely from behind a desk.You'll need to be comfortable getting out onto sites, engaging with Traffic Management teams and understanding how work is actually being delivered. The right person will be able to balance compliance with pragmatism, build strong relationships with operational teams and drive improvement without creating unnecessary barriers to getting the job done safely. Why Consider the Role? This is a newly created position within a growing Traffic Management business, giving you the opportunity to take real ownership of Health & Safety across the operation.You'll report directly into the Group SHEQ Director while having significant exposure across the operational business. For someone from a Traffic Management or Highways H&S background who wants greater ownership and the opportunity to shape standards across a growing operation, this could be a really interesting next step. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Employment Solicitor / Director, Coventry, Hybrid Working, Leading Regional Firm Are you an experienced Employment Solicitor looking for a senior position where you can have genuine influence over the growth and direction of a team? This is an opportunity to join a leading regional law firm in a Director-level role, combining high-quality Employment work with leadership, client development and the opportunity to help shape the continued growth of the department. The Firm A large and established regional law firm with a substantial presence throughout the West Midlands and surrounding areas. The firm offers the resources, client base and cross-referral opportunities of a sizeable full-service practice, alongside genuine opportunities for senior lawyers to influence how their teams develop. You'll join an established Employment offering advising businesses and individuals across a broad range of contentious and non-contentious matters. The Role Based in Coventry with hybrid working available, you will take on a senior position within the Employment team, combining technical work with leadership and business development. Your role will include: Advising employers and employees across contentious and non-contentious Employment matters Handling complex Employment Tribunal claims and workplace disputes Advising on disciplinary, grievance, performance and absence matters Drafting and advising on contracts, policies and settlement agreements Advising on redundancy, restructuring and TUPE matters Developing relationships with existing clients and identifying opportunities to grow the Employment practice You'll also play an important role in supporting and developing colleagues, sharing technical expertise and contributing to the wider strategy of the department. This isn't simply a senior fee-earning position. You'll have the opportunity to influence how the team develops, build relationships across the firm's wider client base and play a meaningful part in its future growth. You You will be an experienced Employment Solicitor with the technical ability and commercial awareness to operate at Director level. You should have broad experience across both contentious and non-contentious Employment law, alongside the confidence to advise businesses and senior individuals on complex and sensitive matters. You'll also need: Strong client relationship skills Experience supervising, mentoring or developing other lawyers A commercial approach to Employment advice An interest in networking and business development The confidence to contribute to the strategic development of the team You may already be operating at Director or Partner level, or you could be a Senior Associate who feels ready for considerably more responsibility and influence. If you've reached the stage where you want to help shape a department rather than simply work within one, this could be an excellent next move. Benefits Hybrid and flexible working Annual profit share 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays Your birthday off Competitive salary reviewed annually Would you like an Employment role where your experience and ideas can genuinely influence the future direction of the team? For further information or a confidential conversation about the opportunity, please get in touch.
Oct 25, 2026
Full time
Employment Solicitor / Director, Coventry, Hybrid Working, Leading Regional Firm Are you an experienced Employment Solicitor looking for a senior position where you can have genuine influence over the growth and direction of a team? This is an opportunity to join a leading regional law firm in a Director-level role, combining high-quality Employment work with leadership, client development and the opportunity to help shape the continued growth of the department. The Firm A large and established regional law firm with a substantial presence throughout the West Midlands and surrounding areas. The firm offers the resources, client base and cross-referral opportunities of a sizeable full-service practice, alongside genuine opportunities for senior lawyers to influence how their teams develop. You'll join an established Employment offering advising businesses and individuals across a broad range of contentious and non-contentious matters. The Role Based in Coventry with hybrid working available, you will take on a senior position within the Employment team, combining technical work with leadership and business development. Your role will include: Advising employers and employees across contentious and non-contentious Employment matters Handling complex Employment Tribunal claims and workplace disputes Advising on disciplinary, grievance, performance and absence matters Drafting and advising on contracts, policies and settlement agreements Advising on redundancy, restructuring and TUPE matters Developing relationships with existing clients and identifying opportunities to grow the Employment practice You'll also play an important role in supporting and developing colleagues, sharing technical expertise and contributing to the wider strategy of the department. This isn't simply a senior fee-earning position. You'll have the opportunity to influence how the team develops, build relationships across the firm's wider client base and play a meaningful part in its future growth. You You will be an experienced Employment Solicitor with the technical ability and commercial awareness to operate at Director level. You should have broad experience across both contentious and non-contentious Employment law, alongside the confidence to advise businesses and senior individuals on complex and sensitive matters. You'll also need: Strong client relationship skills Experience supervising, mentoring or developing other lawyers A commercial approach to Employment advice An interest in networking and business development The confidence to contribute to the strategic development of the team You may already be operating at Director or Partner level, or you could be a Senior Associate who feels ready for considerably more responsibility and influence. If you've reached the stage where you want to help shape a department rather than simply work within one, this could be an excellent next move. Benefits Hybrid and flexible working Annual profit share 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays Your birthday off Competitive salary reviewed annually Would you like an Employment role where your experience and ideas can genuinely influence the future direction of the team? For further information or a confidential conversation about the opportunity, please get in touch.
Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future. You'll join a collaborative and inclusive team where you're supported to grow your skills , exp click apply for full job details
Oct 25, 2026
Full time
Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future. You'll join a collaborative and inclusive team where you're supported to grow your skills , exp click apply for full job details
Senior Associate / Legal Director - Commercial Property (7+ PQE) Location: Chelmsford, Essex Contract: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) Salary: Competitive, plus discretionary payments The firm Our client is a well-established UK law firm with offices across the region click apply for full job details
Oct 25, 2026
Full time
Senior Associate / Legal Director - Commercial Property (7+ PQE) Location: Chelmsford, Essex Contract: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) Salary: Competitive, plus discretionary payments The firm Our client is a well-established UK law firm with offices across the region click apply for full job details
Audit & Accounts Manager / Audit Manager - SUPERB ROLE McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with a fast-growing Top20 Accountancy Firm who are looking to strengthen their Audit function and recruit a Qualified ACA or ACCA Audit Manager / Audit & Accounts Manager for their Reading based offices. Reporting to one of the Directors, you will be responsible for: Leading a variety of medium-sized and larger Audit assignments across multiple industry sectors within the Thames Valley, liaising with Partners when required Reviewing audit files, undertaking audit planning for upcoming jobs and leading/assisting Audit juniors with fieldwork Ensuring audit assignments are completed to a high standard, in time and within cost budgets agreed with Directors Supervising and reviewing on-site jobs completed by up to 4 junior Audit staff Using accounting software to provide accurate reporting for clients and third-parties Reviewing monthly and quarterly management accounts for limited companies and partnerships when required Finalising statutory accounts and related papers as required by Partners for final review and sign-off Some involvement with business development and bid-work in relation to new audit clients Providing input to product pricing, including new client fee quotes Applying your technical audit knowledge to juniors through on the job training To be considered for the role you should be a Qualified ACA or ACCA Audit Supervisor or Manager, ideally with 3+ years post-qualified Audit experience of SME and larger corporate businesses, and a working history either with a Top100 or a well-established regional Accountancy firm. You will have experience working in a team environment on multiple audit clients, building relationships with clients and internal management teams, able to prioritise and work to strict audit deadlines. As you will be attending client sites, you do need to be a car driver for this position. On offer is a salary to £70,000 depending on experience & qualifications with benefits to include company pension, healthcare and 23 days holiday. To apply for the position or for more information, please contact McGinnis Loy Associates (Reading) Office by telephone or email. McGinnis Loy Associates is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy, in accordance with the Employment Agencies Act. Follow us on or check our Linked-In company profile
Oct 25, 2026
Full time
Audit & Accounts Manager / Audit Manager - SUPERB ROLE McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with a fast-growing Top20 Accountancy Firm who are looking to strengthen their Audit function and recruit a Qualified ACA or ACCA Audit Manager / Audit & Accounts Manager for their Reading based offices. Reporting to one of the Directors, you will be responsible for: Leading a variety of medium-sized and larger Audit assignments across multiple industry sectors within the Thames Valley, liaising with Partners when required Reviewing audit files, undertaking audit planning for upcoming jobs and leading/assisting Audit juniors with fieldwork Ensuring audit assignments are completed to a high standard, in time and within cost budgets agreed with Directors Supervising and reviewing on-site jobs completed by up to 4 junior Audit staff Using accounting software to provide accurate reporting for clients and third-parties Reviewing monthly and quarterly management accounts for limited companies and partnerships when required Finalising statutory accounts and related papers as required by Partners for final review and sign-off Some involvement with business development and bid-work in relation to new audit clients Providing input to product pricing, including new client fee quotes Applying your technical audit knowledge to juniors through on the job training To be considered for the role you should be a Qualified ACA or ACCA Audit Supervisor or Manager, ideally with 3+ years post-qualified Audit experience of SME and larger corporate businesses, and a working history either with a Top100 or a well-established regional Accountancy firm. You will have experience working in a team environment on multiple audit clients, building relationships with clients and internal management teams, able to prioritise and work to strict audit deadlines. As you will be attending client sites, you do need to be a car driver for this position. On offer is a salary to £70,000 depending on experience & qualifications with benefits to include company pension, healthcare and 23 days holiday. To apply for the position or for more information, please contact McGinnis Loy Associates (Reading) Office by telephone or email. McGinnis Loy Associates is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy, in accordance with the Employment Agencies Act. Follow us on or check our Linked-In company profile
Senior 2nd Line Support Analyst Hybrid About the Role We're recruiting a Senior 2nd Line IT Support Engineer for a large UK enterprise. This is a hands-on technical role supporting a large user environment, resolving escalated issues and contributing to IT projects and improvements. There is a great role for anyone who has plans of being a manager in the future, as it is a hands-on support role, but you will gain valuable experience around mentoring more junior engineers. Responsibilities Provide advanced 2nd line support and resolve escalated tickets within SLAs Troubleshoot Windows, Microsoft 365, Active Directory and endpoint issues Support Intune, Azure/Entra ID, Exchange, Teams and SharePoint Troubleshoot DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, VPN and connectivity issues Support device builds, deployments, upgrades and rollouts Investigate recurring issues and contribute to technical improvements Maintain accurate documentation and IT records Work with 3rd line, infrastructure, networking and security teams Provide technical guidance to 1st line where required Technical Skills Windows 10/11 Active Directory & Group Policy Microsoft 365 Intune & Entra ID/Azure DNS & DHCP Networking, VPN & TCP/IP Enterprise endpoint support PowerShell desirable Experience Previous 2nd Line / Desktop Support / IT Engineer experience Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Experience supporting large user environments Comfortable taking ownership of complex technical issues Strong communication and documentation skills Benefits Hybrid working - 3 days onsite / 2 remote after probation Funded training and certifications Technical mentoring and development Clear progression into 3rd Line, Infrastructure, Networking or Cloud Collaborative and supportive IT team 25 days leave + bank holidays Regular team events and social activities Senior 2nd Line Support Analyst Hybrid Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
Senior 2nd Line Support Analyst Hybrid About the Role We're recruiting a Senior 2nd Line IT Support Engineer for a large UK enterprise. This is a hands-on technical role supporting a large user environment, resolving escalated issues and contributing to IT projects and improvements. There is a great role for anyone who has plans of being a manager in the future, as it is a hands-on support role, but you will gain valuable experience around mentoring more junior engineers. Responsibilities Provide advanced 2nd line support and resolve escalated tickets within SLAs Troubleshoot Windows, Microsoft 365, Active Directory and endpoint issues Support Intune, Azure/Entra ID, Exchange, Teams and SharePoint Troubleshoot DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, VPN and connectivity issues Support device builds, deployments, upgrades and rollouts Investigate recurring issues and contribute to technical improvements Maintain accurate documentation and IT records Work with 3rd line, infrastructure, networking and security teams Provide technical guidance to 1st line where required Technical Skills Windows 10/11 Active Directory & Group Policy Microsoft 365 Intune & Entra ID/Azure DNS & DHCP Networking, VPN & TCP/IP Enterprise endpoint support PowerShell desirable Experience Previous 2nd Line / Desktop Support / IT Engineer experience Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Experience supporting large user environments Comfortable taking ownership of complex technical issues Strong communication and documentation skills Benefits Hybrid working - 3 days onsite / 2 remote after probation Funded training and certifications Technical mentoring and development Clear progression into 3rd Line, Infrastructure, Networking or Cloud Collaborative and supportive IT team 25 days leave + bank holidays Regular team events and social activities Senior 2nd Line Support Analyst Hybrid Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.
BC Financial Search Ltd
Stoke-on-trent, Staffordshire
Stoke-on-Trent £90,000-£150,000 Negotiable Package An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Tax Partner, Associate Partner or ambitious Tax Director to take on a senior leadership position within an established accountancy and business advisory firm in Stoke-on-Trent. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded tax professional who is looking for greater autonomy, influence and the ability to make a genuine impact on the direction and growth of a tax department. The position involves leading and developing an experienced tax team, advising a broad range of clients on complex tax matters and playing a key role in strengthening the firm's presence across Stoke-on-Trent and the surrounding region. Importantly, this is not simply a position focused on managing an existing portfolio. The successful individual will have considerable freedom to develop their own ideas, build relationships, identify new opportunities and help shape the future direction of the tax offering. The firm is open-minded regarding the precise technical background of the successful candidate and would welcome applications from experienced tax advisory professionals with strong leadership skills and commercial awareness. A highly competitive financial package will be tailored to the experience and aspirations of the right individual. Duties and responsibilities Lead, manage and develop an established tax team, providing direction, mentoring and technical support. Take responsibility for the delivery of high-quality tax advisory services to a varied portfolio of clients. Provide commercially focused advice on complex tax matters, working closely with business owners, senior management teams and other professional advisers. Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, acting as a trusted adviser on their tax affairs and wider business objectives. Identify opportunities for new business, developing relationships with prospective clients and professional contacts across the region. Play a key role in shaping and implementing the future strategy of the tax department. Work collaboratively with Partners and colleagues across other service lines to identify opportunities and provide joined-up advice. Oversee complex advisory assignments, ensuring technical quality, commercial viability and excellent client service. Support the development and progression of senior tax professionals within the team. Represent the firm within the local business community, strengthening its reputation and regional market presence. Contribute to the wider leadership and commercial development of the practice. Experience and qualifications Significant experience within tax advisory, ideally developed within an accountancy practice or professional services environment. CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification, although relevant experience and commercial achievements will be equally important. Strong technical knowledge within one or more areas of UK taxation, with the ability to provide commercially focused advice. Experience managing and developing client relationships, including advising business owners and senior stakeholders. Proven leadership skills, with experience managing, mentoring or developing tax professionals. Commercial awareness and an interest in business development, networking and building long-term professional relationships. Confidence managing complex advisory assignments and working collaboratively with other specialists. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and colleagues at all levels. An entrepreneurial mindset, with the ambition to influence the direction and growth of a tax department. Applications are welcomed from existing Tax Partners and Associate Partners, alongside experienced Tax Directors who are ready to take the next step in their careers. Benefits Highly competitive salary, indicatively £90,000-£150,000, negotiable depending on experience. Bespoke financial package tailored to the successful individual's background and aspirations. Opportunity to take on a significant leadership position within an established accountancy practice. Considerable autonomy to influence departmental strategy and business development. Responsibility for leading and developing an experienced tax team. Access to an established client base and wider specialist resources. Opportunity to build your own professional network and develop new client relationships. Exposure to a broad range of complex and commercially interesting tax advisory assignments. Genuine scope to influence the long-term growth and success of the regional tax offering. Long-term career opportunities within a well-established professional services business. Company culture This opportunity is with a highly regarded accountancy and business advisory firm that combines an established client base with the resources, expertise and infrastructure to deliver complex tax advice. The firm places considerable importance on developing long-term client relationships, delivering commercially focused advice and creating an environment where experienced professionals are trusted to make decisions and take ownership of their responsibilities. The successful individual will join an established leadership team and have the opportunity to make a genuine contribution to the continued growth of the tax department. Rather than operating within a rigid structure, there is considerable scope to introduce new ideas, develop existing services and build on relationships across the local business community. This would particularly suit someone who enjoys the technical and commercial aspects of tax advisory but is also motivated by developing people, winning work and influencing the direction of a business. For the right individual, this represents an opportunity to take on a high-profile leadership position with genuine autonomy, a competitive financial package and excellent long-term prospects.
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
Stoke-on-Trent £90,000-£150,000 Negotiable Package An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Tax Partner, Associate Partner or ambitious Tax Director to take on a senior leadership position within an established accountancy and business advisory firm in Stoke-on-Trent. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded tax professional who is looking for greater autonomy, influence and the ability to make a genuine impact on the direction and growth of a tax department. The position involves leading and developing an experienced tax team, advising a broad range of clients on complex tax matters and playing a key role in strengthening the firm's presence across Stoke-on-Trent and the surrounding region. Importantly, this is not simply a position focused on managing an existing portfolio. The successful individual will have considerable freedom to develop their own ideas, build relationships, identify new opportunities and help shape the future direction of the tax offering. The firm is open-minded regarding the precise technical background of the successful candidate and would welcome applications from experienced tax advisory professionals with strong leadership skills and commercial awareness. A highly competitive financial package will be tailored to the experience and aspirations of the right individual. Duties and responsibilities Lead, manage and develop an established tax team, providing direction, mentoring and technical support. Take responsibility for the delivery of high-quality tax advisory services to a varied portfolio of clients. Provide commercially focused advice on complex tax matters, working closely with business owners, senior management teams and other professional advisers. Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, acting as a trusted adviser on their tax affairs and wider business objectives. Identify opportunities for new business, developing relationships with prospective clients and professional contacts across the region. Play a key role in shaping and implementing the future strategy of the tax department. Work collaboratively with Partners and colleagues across other service lines to identify opportunities and provide joined-up advice. Oversee complex advisory assignments, ensuring technical quality, commercial viability and excellent client service. Support the development and progression of senior tax professionals within the team. Represent the firm within the local business community, strengthening its reputation and regional market presence. Contribute to the wider leadership and commercial development of the practice. Experience and qualifications Significant experience within tax advisory, ideally developed within an accountancy practice or professional services environment. CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification, although relevant experience and commercial achievements will be equally important. Strong technical knowledge within one or more areas of UK taxation, with the ability to provide commercially focused advice. Experience managing and developing client relationships, including advising business owners and senior stakeholders. Proven leadership skills, with experience managing, mentoring or developing tax professionals. Commercial awareness and an interest in business development, networking and building long-term professional relationships. Confidence managing complex advisory assignments and working collaboratively with other specialists. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and colleagues at all levels. An entrepreneurial mindset, with the ambition to influence the direction and growth of a tax department. Applications are welcomed from existing Tax Partners and Associate Partners, alongside experienced Tax Directors who are ready to take the next step in their careers. Benefits Highly competitive salary, indicatively £90,000-£150,000, negotiable depending on experience. Bespoke financial package tailored to the successful individual's background and aspirations. Opportunity to take on a significant leadership position within an established accountancy practice. Considerable autonomy to influence departmental strategy and business development. Responsibility for leading and developing an experienced tax team. Access to an established client base and wider specialist resources. Opportunity to build your own professional network and develop new client relationships. Exposure to a broad range of complex and commercially interesting tax advisory assignments. Genuine scope to influence the long-term growth and success of the regional tax offering. Long-term career opportunities within a well-established professional services business. Company culture This opportunity is with a highly regarded accountancy and business advisory firm that combines an established client base with the resources, expertise and infrastructure to deliver complex tax advice. The firm places considerable importance on developing long-term client relationships, delivering commercially focused advice and creating an environment where experienced professionals are trusted to make decisions and take ownership of their responsibilities. The successful individual will join an established leadership team and have the opportunity to make a genuine contribution to the continued growth of the tax department. Rather than operating within a rigid structure, there is considerable scope to introduce new ideas, develop existing services and build on relationships across the local business community. This would particularly suit someone who enjoys the technical and commercial aspects of tax advisory but is also motivated by developing people, winning work and influencing the direction of a business. For the right individual, this represents an opportunity to take on a high-profile leadership position with genuine autonomy, a competitive financial package and excellent long-term prospects.
Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Newark, Nottinghamshire
Senior Architectural Technologist (Project Leadership / Progression) £50,000 - £60,000 + Specialist Training + CPD + Progression + CIAT related Qualifications + Flexible Hours + Hybrid + 32 Days Holiday + Private Healthcare + Pension Newark Are you an Architectural Technician looking to join one of the UK's leading architectural practices, where you will be given full autonomy to lead exciting projects, take on key leadership responsibilities, and establish yourself as a go-to technical expert within the business? Are you looking to join a rapidly growing company with an impressive portfolio of high-profile clients and a strong reputation for repeat business, where you will work on prestigious, large-scale projects, delivering innovative architectural solutions while progressing your career? In this role you will take ownership of projects across RIBA stages 2 - 6, utilising your technical expertise to deliver premium architectural solutions, from concept to completion. You will be given autonomy to lead projects and collaborate with clients and internal teams. There is scope for progression to Lead, Associate, and Director positions alongside a wide range of ongoing, specialist CPD training, including towards any CIAT related qualifications. This company is one of the UKs most exciting businesses, having rapidly developed into of the largest architectural companies within the UK they have seen year-on-year successes and pride themselves on their repeat business by offering premium services. They are part of a larger company with over 4,000 employees and sites across the UK, constantly feature within the top 10 firms in the Barbour Index, and have huge long-term prospects and projects. This role would suit an Architectural Technician looking to join an industry leading company where they can develop their career and portfolio whilst working on creative exciting projects, with continuous training, scope for rapid progression, and a generous salary package. The Role: Manage architectural projects across RIBA Stages 2-6, from design development through to completion. Liaise with internal and external teams Ensure compliance with regulations and standards 37.5 hours per week, flexible working hours, potential for hybrid working The Person: Architectural Technician Experience working across RIBA stages 2 - 6 Reference number: BBBH 27461a Technician, Architect, Architectural, RIBA, Nottingham, Newark-on-Trent, Design, Structural, Detailing, Technologist, Revit, AutoCAD, BIM, CIAT, MCIAT, Building, Industrial, Newark, Associate, Senior, Director, Infrastructure, If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
Senior Architectural Technologist (Project Leadership / Progression) £50,000 - £60,000 + Specialist Training + CPD + Progression + CIAT related Qualifications + Flexible Hours + Hybrid + 32 Days Holiday + Private Healthcare + Pension Newark Are you an Architectural Technician looking to join one of the UK's leading architectural practices, where you will be given full autonomy to lead exciting projects, take on key leadership responsibilities, and establish yourself as a go-to technical expert within the business? Are you looking to join a rapidly growing company with an impressive portfolio of high-profile clients and a strong reputation for repeat business, where you will work on prestigious, large-scale projects, delivering innovative architectural solutions while progressing your career? In this role you will take ownership of projects across RIBA stages 2 - 6, utilising your technical expertise to deliver premium architectural solutions, from concept to completion. You will be given autonomy to lead projects and collaborate with clients and internal teams. There is scope for progression to Lead, Associate, and Director positions alongside a wide range of ongoing, specialist CPD training, including towards any CIAT related qualifications. This company is one of the UKs most exciting businesses, having rapidly developed into of the largest architectural companies within the UK they have seen year-on-year successes and pride themselves on their repeat business by offering premium services. They are part of a larger company with over 4,000 employees and sites across the UK, constantly feature within the top 10 firms in the Barbour Index, and have huge long-term prospects and projects. This role would suit an Architectural Technician looking to join an industry leading company where they can develop their career and portfolio whilst working on creative exciting projects, with continuous training, scope for rapid progression, and a generous salary package. The Role: Manage architectural projects across RIBA Stages 2-6, from design development through to completion. Liaise with internal and external teams Ensure compliance with regulations and standards 37.5 hours per week, flexible working hours, potential for hybrid working The Person: Architectural Technician Experience working across RIBA stages 2 - 6 Reference number: BBBH 27461a Technician, Architect, Architectural, RIBA, Nottingham, Newark-on-Trent, Design, Structural, Detailing, Technologist, Revit, AutoCAD, BIM, CIAT, MCIAT, Building, Industrial, Newark, Associate, Senior, Director, Infrastructure, If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
We are recruiting for a BD Manager - IP Litigation to join our Marketing team in London. Marketing team - London Our Marketing team helps the firm win and grow the right clients and work. We drive client development across the firm - deepening priority relationships, increasing share of wallet and converting strategic opportunities into profitable revenue. We equip partners with effective go-to-market strategies, tactics and processes, differentiated insights and disciplined execution. Alongside this, we strengthen the firm's market profile and reputation to support client acquisition, retention, and growth. We work as one integrated global team, aligning central support and expertise with local knowledge and execution to maximize impact across offices, practice groups, sectors and client programs. This role sits in the business development (BD) team. The BD team is focused on practice group strategy, implementing practice group business plans, winning new clients, winning more work from existing clients, and profile raising. You will support day-to-day business development for the IP Litigation practice in London by converting strategy into tactical plans that you deliver in an efficient, disciplined and collaborative way. You will provide both reactive and proactive support to lawyers and the business to help pursue growth opportunities. The role will involve the full spectrum of marketing and BD activities for the group, including support on pitches, events, directories, campaigns and thought leadership, and other profile-raising activities both internally and externally, ensuring that best practice is followed in terms of systems, technology and processes. What you will do Market profile, content and campaigns Manage directories and awards submissions for the group and coordinate associated interviews and follow up, and coordinate client newsletters, internal newsletters, and internal deal alerts. Working with our Marketing Services team (MST), to manage all logistics and marketing/promotion events, in addition to assessing external event opportunities for the group. Actively seek opportunities to raise the profile of the practice groups' capabilities and ensure consistent, evidence-based messaging in all market-facing materials. Pitch excellence Coordinate pitches and proposals, working in conjunction with the central pitch team, pricing and lawyers to create compelling, compliant submissions. Tailor credentials and case studies to client needs; responsibility for creating and updating marketing collateral. Support rehearsals and Q&A preparation. Maintain pipeline hygiene and data completeness; run basic go/no-go checklists. Strategic planning and execution Contribute to the development of approved business plans and translate into tactical execution. Track spend and return on investment against activities. Provide status reports using Dynamics (our CRM system) and pipeline data to inform partner discussions. Monitor market and client news; summarize implications and feed intelligence into wider marketing activities. Client development Assist partners, associates and BD colleagues in the management of strategic client relationships and coordinate client targeting efforts. Work on the development of client plans, contact maps and meeting records, ensuring that Dynamics is populated with high data quality. Capture client feedback and post-matter insights; log themes and flag opportunities to the senior BD manager. Assemble client and decision-maker profiles using approved research tools to support cross-selling. Track coverage, contacts and actions for priority client accounts. AI and technology Use approved marketing function AI tools, including the function's agents for designated tasks, in line with the firm's AI usage policy. Complete the marketing function's mandatory AI capability program and develop applied AI skills relevant to the role, and demonstrate progression in applied AI skills through tangible contribution to personal and team output. Collaboration, integration and change Promote consistent use of firm systems and templates; maintain file hygiene and naming/version standards. Actively participate in change initiatives; share ideas and help embed new ways of working. Escalate blockers and propose practical fixes, while adhering to agreed service levels and briefing templates with central teams. Team leadership and development Support resourcing across competing priorities and time zones. Contribute to onboarding new team members by sharing best practice for common BD tasks, and support BD training for associates. What you will have Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Can persuade and influence senior stakeholders. Proven experience executing business development activities in professional services preferred. Enthusiasm to develop an in-depth understanding of the global IP litigation practice (in terms of the market, the key players, the competition, and our legal offering). Previous IP, technology or life sciences market experience would be a plus, but is not essential. Intellectual curiosity about market trends and client needs combined with a proactive instinct to shape business development activities in line with these insights. Strong project management and stakeholder skills; clear, persuasive writing with a focus on client needs. Comfortable with data and research; confident using client data management systems (e.g, Dynamics), experience and pipeline systems. Highly organized, proactive and resilient; strong attention to detail, ability to work to deadlines, and follow-through across multiple priorities. Strong client focus and ability to work well with busy lawyers while balancing deadlines. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
We are recruiting for a BD Manager - IP Litigation to join our Marketing team in London. Marketing team - London Our Marketing team helps the firm win and grow the right clients and work. We drive client development across the firm - deepening priority relationships, increasing share of wallet and converting strategic opportunities into profitable revenue. We equip partners with effective go-to-market strategies, tactics and processes, differentiated insights and disciplined execution. Alongside this, we strengthen the firm's market profile and reputation to support client acquisition, retention, and growth. We work as one integrated global team, aligning central support and expertise with local knowledge and execution to maximize impact across offices, practice groups, sectors and client programs. This role sits in the business development (BD) team. The BD team is focused on practice group strategy, implementing practice group business plans, winning new clients, winning more work from existing clients, and profile raising. You will support day-to-day business development for the IP Litigation practice in London by converting strategy into tactical plans that you deliver in an efficient, disciplined and collaborative way. You will provide both reactive and proactive support to lawyers and the business to help pursue growth opportunities. The role will involve the full spectrum of marketing and BD activities for the group, including support on pitches, events, directories, campaigns and thought leadership, and other profile-raising activities both internally and externally, ensuring that best practice is followed in terms of systems, technology and processes. What you will do Market profile, content and campaigns Manage directories and awards submissions for the group and coordinate associated interviews and follow up, and coordinate client newsletters, internal newsletters, and internal deal alerts. Working with our Marketing Services team (MST), to manage all logistics and marketing/promotion events, in addition to assessing external event opportunities for the group. Actively seek opportunities to raise the profile of the practice groups' capabilities and ensure consistent, evidence-based messaging in all market-facing materials. Pitch excellence Coordinate pitches and proposals, working in conjunction with the central pitch team, pricing and lawyers to create compelling, compliant submissions. Tailor credentials and case studies to client needs; responsibility for creating and updating marketing collateral. Support rehearsals and Q&A preparation. Maintain pipeline hygiene and data completeness; run basic go/no-go checklists. Strategic planning and execution Contribute to the development of approved business plans and translate into tactical execution. Track spend and return on investment against activities. Provide status reports using Dynamics (our CRM system) and pipeline data to inform partner discussions. Monitor market and client news; summarize implications and feed intelligence into wider marketing activities. Client development Assist partners, associates and BD colleagues in the management of strategic client relationships and coordinate client targeting efforts. Work on the development of client plans, contact maps and meeting records, ensuring that Dynamics is populated with high data quality. Capture client feedback and post-matter insights; log themes and flag opportunities to the senior BD manager. Assemble client and decision-maker profiles using approved research tools to support cross-selling. Track coverage, contacts and actions for priority client accounts. AI and technology Use approved marketing function AI tools, including the function's agents for designated tasks, in line with the firm's AI usage policy. Complete the marketing function's mandatory AI capability program and develop applied AI skills relevant to the role, and demonstrate progression in applied AI skills through tangible contribution to personal and team output. Collaboration, integration and change Promote consistent use of firm systems and templates; maintain file hygiene and naming/version standards. Actively participate in change initiatives; share ideas and help embed new ways of working. Escalate blockers and propose practical fixes, while adhering to agreed service levels and briefing templates with central teams. Team leadership and development Support resourcing across competing priorities and time zones. Contribute to onboarding new team members by sharing best practice for common BD tasks, and support BD training for associates. What you will have Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Can persuade and influence senior stakeholders. Proven experience executing business development activities in professional services preferred. Enthusiasm to develop an in-depth understanding of the global IP litigation practice (in terms of the market, the key players, the competition, and our legal offering). Previous IP, technology or life sciences market experience would be a plus, but is not essential. Intellectual curiosity about market trends and client needs combined with a proactive instinct to shape business development activities in line with these insights. Strong project management and stakeholder skills; clear, persuasive writing with a focus on client needs. Comfortable with data and research; confident using client data management systems (e.g, Dynamics), experience and pipeline systems. Highly organized, proactive and resilient; strong attention to detail, ability to work to deadlines, and follow-through across multiple priorities. Strong client focus and ability to work well with busy lawyers while balancing deadlines. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
We are recruiting for a BD Manager - IP Litigation to join our Marketing team in London. Marketing team - London Our Marketing team helps the firm win and grow the right clients and work. We drive client development across the firm - deepening priority relationships, increasing share of wallet and converting strategic opportunities into profitable revenue. We equip partners with effective go-to-market strategies, tactics and processes, differentiated insights and disciplined execution. Alongside this, we strengthen the firm's market profile and reputation to support client acquisition, retention, and growth. We work as one integrated global team, aligning central support and expertise with local knowledge and execution to maximize impact across offices, practice groups, sectors and client programs. This role sits in the business development (BD) team. The BD team is focused on practice group strategy, implementing practice group business plans, winning new clients, winning more work from existing clients, and profile raising. You will support day-to-day business development for the IP Litigation practice in London by converting strategy into tactical plans that you deliver in an efficient, disciplined and collaborative way. You will provide both reactive and proactive support to lawyers and the business to help pursue growth opportunities. The role will involve the full spectrum of marketing and BD activities for the group, including support on pitches, events, directories, campaigns and thought leadership, and other profile-raising activities both internally and externally, ensuring that best practice is followed in terms of systems, technology and processes. What you will do Market profile, content and campaigns Manage directories and awards submissions for the group and coordinate associated interviews and follow up, and coordinate client newsletters, internal newsletters, and internal deal alerts. Working with our Marketing Services team (MST), to manage all logistics and marketing/promotion events, in addition to assessing external event opportunities for the group. Actively seek opportunities to raise the profile of the practice groups' capabilities and ensure consistent, evidence-based messaging in all market-facing materials. Pitch excellence Coordinate pitches and proposals, working in conjunction with the central pitch team, pricing and lawyers to create compelling, compliant submissions. Tailor credentials and case studies to client needs; responsibility for creating and updating marketing collateral. Support rehearsals and Q&A preparation. Maintain pipeline hygiene and data completeness; run basic go/no-go checklists. Strategic planning and execution Contribute to the development of approved business plans and translate into tactical execution. Track spend and return on investment against activities. Provide status reports using Dynamics (our CRM system) and pipeline data to inform partner discussions. Monitor market and client news; summarize implications and feed intelligence into wider marketing activities. Client development Assist partners, associates and BD colleagues in the management of strategic client relationships and coordinate client targeting efforts. Work on the development of client plans, contact maps and meeting records, ensuring that Dynamics is populated with high data quality. Capture client feedback and post-matter insights; log themes and flag opportunities to the senior BD manager. Assemble client and decision-maker profiles using approved research tools to support cross-selling. Track coverage, contacts and actions for priority client accounts. AI and technology Use approved marketing function AI tools, including the function's agents for designated tasks, in line with the firm's AI usage policy. Complete the marketing function's mandatory AI capability program and develop applied AI skills relevant to the role, and demonstrate progression in applied AI skills through tangible contribution to personal and team output. Collaboration, integration and change Promote consistent use of firm systems and templates; maintain file hygiene and naming/version standards. Actively participate in change initiatives; share ideas and help embed new ways of working. Escalate blockers and propose practical fixes, while adhering to agreed service levels and briefing templates with central teams. Team leadership and development Support resourcing across competing priorities and time zones. Contribute to onboarding new team members by sharing best practice for common BD tasks, and support BD training for associates. What you will have Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Can persuade and influence senior stakeholders. Proven experience executing business development activities in professional services preferred. Enthusiasm to develop an in-depth understanding of the global IP litigation practice (in terms of the market, the key players, the competition, and our legal offering). Previous IP, technology or life sciences market experience would be a plus, but is not essential. Intellectual curiosity about market trends and client needs combined with a proactive instinct to shape business development activities in line with these insights. Strong project management and stakeholder skills; clear, persuasive writing with a focus on client needs. Comfortable with data and research; confident using client data management systems (e.g, Dynamics), experience and pipeline systems. Highly organized, proactive and resilient; strong attention to detail, ability to work to deadlines, and follow-through across multiple priorities. Strong client focus and ability to work well with busy lawyers while balancing deadlines. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
We are recruiting for a BD Manager - IP Litigation to join our Marketing team in London. Marketing team - London Our Marketing team helps the firm win and grow the right clients and work. We drive client development across the firm - deepening priority relationships, increasing share of wallet and converting strategic opportunities into profitable revenue. We equip partners with effective go-to-market strategies, tactics and processes, differentiated insights and disciplined execution. Alongside this, we strengthen the firm's market profile and reputation to support client acquisition, retention, and growth. We work as one integrated global team, aligning central support and expertise with local knowledge and execution to maximize impact across offices, practice groups, sectors and client programs. This role sits in the business development (BD) team. The BD team is focused on practice group strategy, implementing practice group business plans, winning new clients, winning more work from existing clients, and profile raising. You will support day-to-day business development for the IP Litigation practice in London by converting strategy into tactical plans that you deliver in an efficient, disciplined and collaborative way. You will provide both reactive and proactive support to lawyers and the business to help pursue growth opportunities. The role will involve the full spectrum of marketing and BD activities for the group, including support on pitches, events, directories, campaigns and thought leadership, and other profile-raising activities both internally and externally, ensuring that best practice is followed in terms of systems, technology and processes. What you will do Market profile, content and campaigns Manage directories and awards submissions for the group and coordinate associated interviews and follow up, and coordinate client newsletters, internal newsletters, and internal deal alerts. Working with our Marketing Services team (MST), to manage all logistics and marketing/promotion events, in addition to assessing external event opportunities for the group. Actively seek opportunities to raise the profile of the practice groups' capabilities and ensure consistent, evidence-based messaging in all market-facing materials. Pitch excellence Coordinate pitches and proposals, working in conjunction with the central pitch team, pricing and lawyers to create compelling, compliant submissions. Tailor credentials and case studies to client needs; responsibility for creating and updating marketing collateral. Support rehearsals and Q&A preparation. Maintain pipeline hygiene and data completeness; run basic go/no-go checklists. Strategic planning and execution Contribute to the development of approved business plans and translate into tactical execution. Track spend and return on investment against activities. Provide status reports using Dynamics (our CRM system) and pipeline data to inform partner discussions. Monitor market and client news; summarize implications and feed intelligence into wider marketing activities. Client development Assist partners, associates and BD colleagues in the management of strategic client relationships and coordinate client targeting efforts. Work on the development of client plans, contact maps and meeting records, ensuring that Dynamics is populated with high data quality. Capture client feedback and post-matter insights; log themes and flag opportunities to the senior BD manager. Assemble client and decision-maker profiles using approved research tools to support cross-selling. Track coverage, contacts and actions for priority client accounts. AI and technology Use approved marketing function AI tools, including the function's agents for designated tasks, in line with the firm's AI usage policy. Complete the marketing function's mandatory AI capability program and develop applied AI skills relevant to the role, and demonstrate progression in applied AI skills through tangible contribution to personal and team output. Collaboration, integration and change Promote consistent use of firm systems and templates; maintain file hygiene and naming/version standards. Actively participate in change initiatives; share ideas and help embed new ways of working. Escalate blockers and propose practical fixes, while adhering to agreed service levels and briefing templates with central teams. Team leadership and development Support resourcing across competing priorities and time zones. Contribute to onboarding new team members by sharing best practice for common BD tasks, and support BD training for associates. What you will have Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Can persuade and influence senior stakeholders. Proven experience executing business development activities in professional services preferred. Enthusiasm to develop an in-depth understanding of the global IP litigation practice (in terms of the market, the key players, the competition, and our legal offering). Previous IP, technology or life sciences market experience would be a plus, but is not essential. Intellectual curiosity about market trends and client needs combined with a proactive instinct to shape business development activities in line with these insights. Strong project management and stakeholder skills; clear, persuasive writing with a focus on client needs. Comfortable with data and research; confident using client data management systems (e.g, Dynamics), experience and pipeline systems. Highly organized, proactive and resilient; strong attention to detail, ability to work to deadlines, and follow-through across multiple priorities. Strong client focus and ability to work well with busy lawyers while balancing deadlines. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
We are recruiting for a BD Manager - IP Litigation to join our Marketing team in London. Marketing team - London Our Marketing team helps the firm win and grow the right clients and work. We drive client development across the firm - deepening priority relationships, increasing share of wallet and converting strategic opportunities into profitable revenue. We equip partners with effective go-to-market strategies, tactics and processes, differentiated insights and disciplined execution. Alongside this, we strengthen the firm's market profile and reputation to support client acquisition, retention, and growth. We work as one integrated global team, aligning central support and expertise with local knowledge and execution to maximize impact across offices, practice groups, sectors and client programs. This role sits in the business development (BD) team. The BD team is focused on practice group strategy, implementing practice group business plans, winning new clients, winning more work from existing clients, and profile raising. You will support day-to-day business development for the IP Litigation practice in London by converting strategy into tactical plans that you deliver in an efficient, disciplined and collaborative way. You will provide both reactive and proactive support to lawyers and the business to help pursue growth opportunities. The role will involve the full spectrum of marketing and BD activities for the group, including support on pitches, events, directories, campaigns and thought leadership, and other profile-raising activities both internally and externally, ensuring that best practice is followed in terms of systems, technology and processes. What you will do Market profile, content and campaigns Manage directories and awards submissions for the group and coordinate associated interviews and follow up, and coordinate client newsletters, internal newsletters, and internal deal alerts. Working with our Marketing Services team (MST), to manage all logistics and marketing/promotion events, in addition to assessing external event opportunities for the group. Actively seek opportunities to raise the profile of the practice groups' capabilities and ensure consistent, evidence-based messaging in all market-facing materials. Pitch excellence Coordinate pitches and proposals, working in conjunction with the central pitch team, pricing and lawyers to create compelling, compliant submissions. Tailor credentials and case studies to client needs; responsibility for creating and updating marketing collateral. Support rehearsals and Q&A preparation. Maintain pipeline hygiene and data completeness; run basic go/no-go checklists. Strategic planning and execution Contribute to the development of approved business plans and translate into tactical execution. Track spend and return on investment against activities. Provide status reports using Dynamics (our CRM system) and pipeline data to inform partner discussions. Monitor market and client news; summarize implications and feed intelligence into wider marketing activities. Client development Assist partners, associates and BD colleagues in the management of strategic client relationships and coordinate client targeting efforts. Work on the development of client plans, contact maps and meeting records, ensuring that Dynamics is populated with high data quality. Capture client feedback and post-matter insights; log themes and flag opportunities to the senior BD manager. Assemble client and decision-maker profiles using approved research tools to support cross-selling. Track coverage, contacts and actions for priority client accounts. AI and technology Use approved marketing function AI tools, including the function's agents for designated tasks, in line with the firm's AI usage policy. Complete the marketing function's mandatory AI capability program and develop applied AI skills relevant to the role, and demonstrate progression in applied AI skills through tangible contribution to personal and team output. Collaboration, integration and change Promote consistent use of firm systems and templates; maintain file hygiene and naming/version standards. Actively participate in change initiatives; share ideas and help embed new ways of working. Escalate blockers and propose practical fixes, while adhering to agreed service levels and briefing templates with central teams. Team leadership and development Support resourcing across competing priorities and time zones. Contribute to onboarding new team members by sharing best practice for common BD tasks, and support BD training for associates. What you will have Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Can persuade and influence senior stakeholders. Proven experience executing business development activities in professional services preferred. Enthusiasm to develop an in-depth understanding of the global IP litigation practice (in terms of the market, the key players, the competition, and our legal offering). Previous IP, technology or life sciences market experience would be a plus, but is not essential. Intellectual curiosity about market trends and client needs combined with a proactive instinct to shape business development activities in line with these insights. Strong project management and stakeholder skills; clear, persuasive writing with a focus on client needs. Comfortable with data and research; confident using client data management systems (e.g, Dynamics), experience and pipeline systems. Highly organized, proactive and resilient; strong attention to detail, ability to work to deadlines, and follow-through across multiple priorities. Strong client focus and ability to work well with busy lawyers while balancing deadlines. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
We are recruiting for a BD Manager - IP Litigation to join our Marketing team in London. Marketing team - London Our Marketing team helps the firm win and grow the right clients and work. We drive client development across the firm - deepening priority relationships, increasing share of wallet and converting strategic opportunities into profitable revenue. We equip partners with effective go-to-market strategies, tactics and processes, differentiated insights and disciplined execution. Alongside this, we strengthen the firm's market profile and reputation to support client acquisition, retention, and growth. We work as one integrated global team, aligning central support and expertise with local knowledge and execution to maximize impact across offices, practice groups, sectors and client programs. This role sits in the business development (BD) team. The BD team is focused on practice group strategy, implementing practice group business plans, winning new clients, winning more work from existing clients, and profile raising. You will support day-to-day business development for the IP Litigation practice in London by converting strategy into tactical plans that you deliver in an efficient, disciplined and collaborative way. You will provide both reactive and proactive support to lawyers and the business to help pursue growth opportunities. The role will involve the full spectrum of marketing and BD activities for the group, including support on pitches, events, directories, campaigns and thought leadership, and other profile-raising activities both internally and externally, ensuring that best practice is followed in terms of systems, technology and processes. What you will do Market profile, content and campaigns Manage directories and awards submissions for the group and coordinate associated interviews and follow up, and coordinate client newsletters, internal newsletters, and internal deal alerts. Working with our Marketing Services team (MST), to manage all logistics and marketing/promotion events, in addition to assessing external event opportunities for the group. Actively seek opportunities to raise the profile of the practice groups' capabilities and ensure consistent, evidence-based messaging in all market-facing materials. Pitch excellence Coordinate pitches and proposals, working in conjunction with the central pitch team, pricing and lawyers to create compelling, compliant submissions. Tailor credentials and case studies to client needs; responsibility for creating and updating marketing collateral. Support rehearsals and Q&A preparation. Maintain pipeline hygiene and data completeness; run basic go/no-go checklists. Strategic planning and execution Contribute to the development of approved business plans and translate into tactical execution. Track spend and return on investment against activities. Provide status reports using Dynamics (our CRM system) and pipeline data to inform partner discussions. Monitor market and client news; summarize implications and feed intelligence into wider marketing activities. Client development Assist partners, associates and BD colleagues in the management of strategic client relationships and coordinate client targeting efforts. Work on the development of client plans, contact maps and meeting records, ensuring that Dynamics is populated with high data quality. Capture client feedback and post-matter insights; log themes and flag opportunities to the senior BD manager. Assemble client and decision-maker profiles using approved research tools to support cross-selling. Track coverage, contacts and actions for priority client accounts. AI and technology Use approved marketing function AI tools, including the function's agents for designated tasks, in line with the firm's AI usage policy. Complete the marketing function's mandatory AI capability program and develop applied AI skills relevant to the role, and demonstrate progression in applied AI skills through tangible contribution to personal and team output. Collaboration, integration and change Promote consistent use of firm systems and templates; maintain file hygiene and naming/version standards. Actively participate in change initiatives; share ideas and help embed new ways of working. Escalate blockers and propose practical fixes, while adhering to agreed service levels and briefing templates with central teams. Team leadership and development Support resourcing across competing priorities and time zones. Contribute to onboarding new team members by sharing best practice for common BD tasks, and support BD training for associates. What you will have Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Can persuade and influence senior stakeholders. Proven experience executing business development activities in professional services preferred. Enthusiasm to develop an in-depth understanding of the global IP litigation practice (in terms of the market, the key players, the competition, and our legal offering). Previous IP, technology or life sciences market experience would be a plus, but is not essential. Intellectual curiosity about market trends and client needs combined with a proactive instinct to shape business development activities in line with these insights. Strong project management and stakeholder skills; clear, persuasive writing with a focus on client needs. Comfortable with data and research; confident using client data management systems (e.g, Dynamics), experience and pipeline systems. Highly organized, proactive and resilient; strong attention to detail, ability to work to deadlines, and follow-through across multiple priorities. Strong client focus and ability to work well with busy lawyers while balancing deadlines. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
We are recruiting for a BD Manager - IP Litigation to join our Marketing team in London. Marketing team - London Our Marketing team helps the firm win and grow the right clients and work. We drive client development across the firm - deepening priority relationships, increasing share of wallet and converting strategic opportunities into profitable revenue. We equip partners with effective go-to-market strategies, tactics and processes, differentiated insights and disciplined execution. Alongside this, we strengthen the firm's market profile and reputation to support client acquisition, retention, and growth. We work as one integrated global team, aligning central support and expertise with local knowledge and execution to maximize impact across offices, practice groups, sectors and client programs. This role sits in the business development (BD) team. The BD team is focused on practice group strategy, implementing practice group business plans, winning new clients, winning more work from existing clients, and profile raising. You will support day-to-day business development for the IP Litigation practice in London by converting strategy into tactical plans that you deliver in an efficient, disciplined and collaborative way. You will provide both reactive and proactive support to lawyers and the business to help pursue growth opportunities. The role will involve the full spectrum of marketing and BD activities for the group, including support on pitches, events, directories, campaigns and thought leadership, and other profile-raising activities both internally and externally, ensuring that best practice is followed in terms of systems, technology and processes. What you will do Market profile, content and campaigns Manage directories and awards submissions for the group and coordinate associated interviews and follow up, and coordinate client newsletters, internal newsletters, and internal deal alerts. Working with our Marketing Services team (MST), to manage all logistics and marketing/promotion events, in addition to assessing external event opportunities for the group. Actively seek opportunities to raise the profile of the practice groups' capabilities and ensure consistent, evidence-based messaging in all market-facing materials. Pitch excellence Coordinate pitches and proposals, working in conjunction with the central pitch team, pricing and lawyers to create compelling, compliant submissions. Tailor credentials and case studies to client needs; responsibility for creating and updating marketing collateral. Support rehearsals and Q&A preparation. Maintain pipeline hygiene and data completeness; run basic go/no-go checklists. Strategic planning and execution Contribute to the development of approved business plans and translate into tactical execution. Track spend and return on investment against activities. Provide status reports using Dynamics (our CRM system) and pipeline data to inform partner discussions. Monitor market and client news; summarize implications and feed intelligence into wider marketing activities. Client development Assist partners, associates and BD colleagues in the management of strategic client relationships and coordinate client targeting efforts. Work on the development of client plans, contact maps and meeting records, ensuring that Dynamics is populated with high data quality. Capture client feedback and post-matter insights; log themes and flag opportunities to the senior BD manager. Assemble client and decision-maker profiles using approved research tools to support cross-selling. Track coverage, contacts and actions for priority client accounts. AI and technology Use approved marketing function AI tools, including the function's agents for designated tasks, in line with the firm's AI usage policy. Complete the marketing function's mandatory AI capability program and develop applied AI skills relevant to the role, and demonstrate progression in applied AI skills through tangible contribution to personal and team output. Collaboration, integration and change Promote consistent use of firm systems and templates; maintain file hygiene and naming/version standards. Actively participate in change initiatives; share ideas and help embed new ways of working. Escalate blockers and propose practical fixes, while adhering to agreed service levels and briefing templates with central teams. Team leadership and development Support resourcing across competing priorities and time zones. Contribute to onboarding new team members by sharing best practice for common BD tasks, and support BD training for associates. What you will have Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Can persuade and influence senior stakeholders. Proven experience executing business development activities in professional services preferred. Enthusiasm to develop an in-depth understanding of the global IP litigation practice (in terms of the market, the key players, the competition, and our legal offering). Previous IP, technology or life sciences market experience would be a plus, but is not essential. Intellectual curiosity about market trends and client needs combined with a proactive instinct to shape business development activities in line with these insights. Strong project management and stakeholder skills; clear, persuasive writing with a focus on client needs. Comfortable with data and research; confident using client data management systems (e.g, Dynamics), experience and pipeline systems. Highly organized, proactive and resilient; strong attention to detail, ability to work to deadlines, and follow-through across multiple priorities. Strong client focus and ability to work well with busy lawyers while balancing deadlines. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
We are recruiting for a BD Manager - IP Litigation to join our Marketing team in London. Marketing team - London Our Marketing team helps the firm win and grow the right clients and work. We drive client development across the firm - deepening priority relationships, increasing share of wallet and converting strategic opportunities into profitable revenue. We equip partners with effective go-to-market strategies, tactics and processes, differentiated insights and disciplined execution. Alongside this, we strengthen the firm's market profile and reputation to support client acquisition, retention, and growth. We work as one integrated global team, aligning central support and expertise with local knowledge and execution to maximize impact across offices, practice groups, sectors and client programs. This role sits in the business development (BD) team. The BD team is focused on practice group strategy, implementing practice group business plans, winning new clients, winning more work from existing clients, and profile raising. You will support day-to-day business development for the IP Litigation practice in London by converting strategy into tactical plans that you deliver in an efficient, disciplined and collaborative way. You will provide both reactive and proactive support to lawyers and the business to help pursue growth opportunities. The role will involve the full spectrum of marketing and BD activities for the group, including support on pitches, events, directories, campaigns and thought leadership, and other profile-raising activities both internally and externally, ensuring that best practice is followed in terms of systems, technology and processes. What you will do Market profile, content and campaigns Manage directories and awards submissions for the group and coordinate associated interviews and follow up, and coordinate client newsletters, internal newsletters, and internal deal alerts. Working with our Marketing Services team (MST), to manage all logistics and marketing/promotion events, in addition to assessing external event opportunities for the group. Actively seek opportunities to raise the profile of the practice groups' capabilities and ensure consistent, evidence-based messaging in all market-facing materials. Pitch excellence Coordinate pitches and proposals, working in conjunction with the central pitch team, pricing and lawyers to create compelling, compliant submissions. Tailor credentials and case studies to client needs; responsibility for creating and updating marketing collateral. Support rehearsals and Q&A preparation. Maintain pipeline hygiene and data completeness; run basic go/no-go checklists. Strategic planning and execution Contribute to the development of approved business plans and translate into tactical execution. Track spend and return on investment against activities. Provide status reports using Dynamics (our CRM system) and pipeline data to inform partner discussions. Monitor market and client news; summarize implications and feed intelligence into wider marketing activities. Client development Assist partners, associates and BD colleagues in the management of strategic client relationships and coordinate client targeting efforts. Work on the development of client plans, contact maps and meeting records, ensuring that Dynamics is populated with high data quality. Capture client feedback and post-matter insights; log themes and flag opportunities to the senior BD manager. Assemble client and decision-maker profiles using approved research tools to support cross-selling. Track coverage, contacts and actions for priority client accounts. AI and technology Use approved marketing function AI tools, including the function's agents for designated tasks, in line with the firm's AI usage policy. Complete the marketing function's mandatory AI capability program and develop applied AI skills relevant to the role, and demonstrate progression in applied AI skills through tangible contribution to personal and team output. Collaboration, integration and change Promote consistent use of firm systems and templates; maintain file hygiene and naming/version standards. Actively participate in change initiatives; share ideas and help embed new ways of working. Escalate blockers and propose practical fixes, while adhering to agreed service levels and briefing templates with central teams. Team leadership and development Support resourcing across competing priorities and time zones. Contribute to onboarding new team members by sharing best practice for common BD tasks, and support BD training for associates. What you will have Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Can persuade and influence senior stakeholders. Proven experience executing business development activities in professional services preferred. Enthusiasm to develop an in-depth understanding of the global IP litigation practice (in terms of the market, the key players, the competition, and our legal offering). Previous IP, technology or life sciences market experience would be a plus, but is not essential. Intellectual curiosity about market trends and client needs combined with a proactive instinct to shape business development activities in line with these insights. Strong project management and stakeholder skills; clear, persuasive writing with a focus on client needs. Comfortable with data and research; confident using client data management systems (e.g, Dynamics), experience and pipeline systems. Highly organized, proactive and resilient; strong attention to detail, ability to work to deadlines, and follow-through across multiple priorities. Strong client focus and ability to work well with busy lawyers while balancing deadlines. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
We are recruiting for a BD Manager - IP Litigation to join our Marketing team in London. Marketing team - London Our Marketing team helps the firm win and grow the right clients and work. We drive client development across the firm - deepening priority relationships, increasing share of wallet and converting strategic opportunities into profitable revenue. We equip partners with effective go-to-market strategies, tactics and processes, differentiated insights and disciplined execution. Alongside this, we strengthen the firm's market profile and reputation to support client acquisition, retention, and growth. We work as one integrated global team, aligning central support and expertise with local knowledge and execution to maximize impact across offices, practice groups, sectors and client programs. This role sits in the business development (BD) team. The BD team is focused on practice group strategy, implementing practice group business plans, winning new clients, winning more work from existing clients, and profile raising. You will support day-to-day business development for the IP Litigation practice in London by converting strategy into tactical plans that you deliver in an efficient, disciplined and collaborative way. You will provide both reactive and proactive support to lawyers and the business to help pursue growth opportunities. The role will involve the full spectrum of marketing and BD activities for the group, including support on pitches, events, directories, campaigns and thought leadership, and other profile-raising activities both internally and externally, ensuring that best practice is followed in terms of systems, technology and processes. What you will do Market profile, content and campaigns Manage directories and awards submissions for the group and coordinate associated interviews and follow up, and coordinate client newsletters, internal newsletters, and internal deal alerts. Working with our Marketing Services team (MST), to manage all logistics and marketing/promotion events, in addition to assessing external event opportunities for the group. Actively seek opportunities to raise the profile of the practice groups' capabilities and ensure consistent, evidence-based messaging in all market-facing materials. Pitch excellence Coordinate pitches and proposals, working in conjunction with the central pitch team, pricing and lawyers to create compelling, compliant submissions. Tailor credentials and case studies to client needs; responsibility for creating and updating marketing collateral. Support rehearsals and Q&A preparation. Maintain pipeline hygiene and data completeness; run basic go/no-go checklists. Strategic planning and execution Contribute to the development of approved business plans and translate into tactical execution. Track spend and return on investment against activities. Provide status reports using Dynamics (our CRM system) and pipeline data to inform partner discussions. Monitor market and client news; summarize implications and feed intelligence into wider marketing activities. Client development Assist partners, associates and BD colleagues in the management of strategic client relationships and coordinate client targeting efforts. Work on the development of client plans, contact maps and meeting records, ensuring that Dynamics is populated with high data quality. Capture client feedback and post-matter insights; log themes and flag opportunities to the senior BD manager. Assemble client and decision-maker profiles using approved research tools to support cross-selling. Track coverage, contacts and actions for priority client accounts. AI and technology Use approved marketing function AI tools, including the function's agents for designated tasks, in line with the firm's AI usage policy. Complete the marketing function's mandatory AI capability program and develop applied AI skills relevant to the role, and demonstrate progression in applied AI skills through tangible contribution to personal and team output. Collaboration, integration and change Promote consistent use of firm systems and templates; maintain file hygiene and naming/version standards. Actively participate in change initiatives; share ideas and help embed new ways of working. Escalate blockers and propose practical fixes, while adhering to agreed service levels and briefing templates with central teams. Team leadership and development Support resourcing across competing priorities and time zones. Contribute to onboarding new team members by sharing best practice for common BD tasks, and support BD training for associates. What you will have Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Can persuade and influence senior stakeholders. Proven experience executing business development activities in professional services preferred. Enthusiasm to develop an in-depth understanding of the global IP litigation practice (in terms of the market, the key players, the competition, and our legal offering). Previous IP, technology or life sciences market experience would be a plus, but is not essential. Intellectual curiosity about market trends and client needs combined with a proactive instinct to shape business development activities in line with these insights. Strong project management and stakeholder skills; clear, persuasive writing with a focus on client needs. Comfortable with data and research; confident using client data management systems (e.g, Dynamics), experience and pipeline systems. Highly organized, proactive and resilient; strong attention to detail, ability to work to deadlines, and follow-through across multiple priorities. Strong client focus and ability to work well with busy lawyers while balancing deadlines. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
We are recruiting for a BD Manager - IP Litigation to join our Marketing team in London. Marketing team - London Our Marketing team helps the firm win and grow the right clients and work. We drive client development across the firm - deepening priority relationships, increasing share of wallet and converting strategic opportunities into profitable revenue. We equip partners with effective go-to-market strategies, tactics and processes, differentiated insights and disciplined execution. Alongside this, we strengthen the firm's market profile and reputation to support client acquisition, retention, and growth. We work as one integrated global team, aligning central support and expertise with local knowledge and execution to maximize impact across offices, practice groups, sectors and client programs. This role sits in the business development (BD) team. The BD team is focused on practice group strategy, implementing practice group business plans, winning new clients, winning more work from existing clients, and profile raising. You will support day-to-day business development for the IP Litigation practice in London by converting strategy into tactical plans that you deliver in an efficient, disciplined and collaborative way. You will provide both reactive and proactive support to lawyers and the business to help pursue growth opportunities. The role will involve the full spectrum of marketing and BD activities for the group, including support on pitches, events, directories, campaigns and thought leadership, and other profile-raising activities both internally and externally, ensuring that best practice is followed in terms of systems, technology and processes. What you will do Market profile, content and campaigns Manage directories and awards submissions for the group and coordinate associated interviews and follow up, and coordinate client newsletters, internal newsletters, and internal deal alerts. Working with our Marketing Services team (MST), to manage all logistics and marketing/promotion events, in addition to assessing external event opportunities for the group. Actively seek opportunities to raise the profile of the practice groups' capabilities and ensure consistent, evidence-based messaging in all market-facing materials. Pitch excellence Coordinate pitches and proposals, working in conjunction with the central pitch team, pricing and lawyers to create compelling, compliant submissions. Tailor credentials and case studies to client needs; responsibility for creating and updating marketing collateral. Support rehearsals and Q&A preparation. Maintain pipeline hygiene and data completeness; run basic go/no-go checklists. Strategic planning and execution Contribute to the development of approved business plans and translate into tactical execution. Track spend and return on investment against activities. Provide status reports using Dynamics (our CRM system) and pipeline data to inform partner discussions. Monitor market and client news; summarize implications and feed intelligence into wider marketing activities. Client development Assist partners, associates and BD colleagues in the management of strategic client relationships and coordinate client targeting efforts. Work on the development of client plans, contact maps and meeting records, ensuring that Dynamics is populated with high data quality. Capture client feedback and post-matter insights; log themes and flag opportunities to the senior BD manager. Assemble client and decision-maker profiles using approved research tools to support cross-selling. Track coverage, contacts and actions for priority client accounts. AI and technology Use approved marketing function AI tools, including the function's agents for designated tasks, in line with the firm's AI usage policy. Complete the marketing function's mandatory AI capability program and develop applied AI skills relevant to the role, and demonstrate progression in applied AI skills through tangible contribution to personal and team output. Collaboration, integration and change Promote consistent use of firm systems and templates; maintain file hygiene and naming/version standards. Actively participate in change initiatives; share ideas and help embed new ways of working. Escalate blockers and propose practical fixes, while adhering to agreed service levels and briefing templates with central teams. Team leadership and development Support resourcing across competing priorities and time zones. Contribute to onboarding new team members by sharing best practice for common BD tasks, and support BD training for associates. What you will have Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Can persuade and influence senior stakeholders. Proven experience executing business development activities in professional services preferred. Enthusiasm to develop an in-depth understanding of the global IP litigation practice (in terms of the market, the key players, the competition, and our legal offering). Previous IP, technology or life sciences market experience would be a plus, but is not essential. Intellectual curiosity about market trends and client needs combined with a proactive instinct to shape business development activities in line with these insights. Strong project management and stakeholder skills; clear, persuasive writing with a focus on client needs. Comfortable with data and research; confident using client data management systems (e.g, Dynamics), experience and pipeline systems. Highly organized, proactive and resilient; strong attention to detail, ability to work to deadlines, and follow-through across multiple priorities. Strong client focus and ability to work well with busy lawyers while balancing deadlines. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
Job Title: Commercial Manager Location: Stratford-upon-Avon - On-site Salary: Competitive depending on experience Job Type: Part time, Permanent Hours and Days: Approximately 25 hours per week. Flexible, with the preferred working pattern to be discussed towards the end of the interview process. We are an established IT consultancy looking for an experienced Commercial Manager to join our team on a part-time basis. This is a varied, hands-on role supporting the commercial activities that underpin our new business, customer renewals, supplier relationships and service delivery. You will work closely with our sales, account management, finance, project management and technical teams, as well as external vendors, suppliers and legal advisers. The successful candidate will have previously worked as a Commercial Manager or in a closely comparable commercial role. Experience within an IT consultancy, technology business or software and services environment would be advantageous, but it is not essential. The role would suit someone who is commercially astute, highly organised and comfortable taking ownership of a broad range of activities. These will include supporting commercial transactions, coordinating contract reviews, managing sales and purchasing processes, and ensuring that commercial records and systems remain accurate and up to date. Key responsibilities: Commercial support and new business: Support the commercial administration of new business opportunities from quotation through to contract execution Coordinate pricing requests, commercial documentation and supplier engagement activities Assist with the drafting, review and progression of customer and supplier agreements, liaising with legal advisers where required Ensure commercial records, documentation and workflows are maintained accurately and efficiently Sales orders, purchasing and invoicing: Manage the end-to-end processing of sales orders, customer invoicing and supplier purchasing activities Ensure accurate commercial and contractual information is maintained across CRM, finance and operational systems Coordinate order fulfilment, entitlement documentation and commercial closure activities Renewals management: Manage the commercial delivery of software and service renewals across a portfolio of more than 130 annual renewals Obtain supplier pricing, prepare renewal quotations and support Account Directors through to customer signature Ensure renewal orders, invoicing, entitlement records and commercial documentation remain accurate and up to date Work closely with vendors, partners and technical teams to deliver successful customer renewals Supplier and contract management: Act as a key point of contact for supplier commercial matters and relationships Support supplier negotiations, onboarding activities and contract management processes Conduct commercial reviews of customer and supplier agreements, working with legal advisers where appropriate Maintain supplier records, monitoring activities and associated governance requirements Commercial governance and administration: Support commercial governance activities, including contract administration, reporting, compliance and procurement processes Maintain high standards of data quality across commercial systems and records Produce commercial reports, commission statements and supporting business information Respond to internal commercial queries and identify opportunities to improve commercial processes and controls About you: Essential experience and capabilities: Previous experience as a Commercial Manager or in a comparable commercial role. Strong commercial judgement and attention to detail. Experience managing multiple commercial activities, deadlines and stakeholders. Confidence working across sales, finance, operations and service delivery teams. Strong written and verbal communication skills. The ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and take ownership of commercial processes. A methodical approach to record-keeping, document management and data accuracy. Confidence communicating with customers, suppliers, partners and professional advisers. Desirable experience: Experience within an IT consultancy, software, technology or professional services organisation. Experience reviewing customer or supplier contracts and identifying commercial issues. Experience liaising with legal advisers and supporting contract negotiations. Knowledge of software licensing, renewals, managed services or vendor programmes. Experience using CRM, accounting and document-management systems. Familiarity with Sage, HubSpot, SharePoint or similar business systems. Experience supporting ISO or procurement compliance activities. Why Join HAYNE? Competitive salary, dependent on experience Company pension scheme Private healthcare 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays Birthday leave Ongoing personal and professional development Additional company benefits Additional Information: HAYNE Solutions is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Selection and progression decisions are made based on merit, qualifications and business requirements. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV and Covering Letter. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Commercial Operations Coordinator / Administrator, Commercial Coordinator, Commercial Development Manager, Operations Manager, Operations Coordinator, Contracts Administrator, Sales Operations Manager, IT Consultancy Commercial Manager, IT Commercial Projects, may be considered for this role.
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Commercial Manager Location: Stratford-upon-Avon - On-site Salary: Competitive depending on experience Job Type: Part time, Permanent Hours and Days: Approximately 25 hours per week. Flexible, with the preferred working pattern to be discussed towards the end of the interview process. We are an established IT consultancy looking for an experienced Commercial Manager to join our team on a part-time basis. This is a varied, hands-on role supporting the commercial activities that underpin our new business, customer renewals, supplier relationships and service delivery. You will work closely with our sales, account management, finance, project management and technical teams, as well as external vendors, suppliers and legal advisers. The successful candidate will have previously worked as a Commercial Manager or in a closely comparable commercial role. Experience within an IT consultancy, technology business or software and services environment would be advantageous, but it is not essential. The role would suit someone who is commercially astute, highly organised and comfortable taking ownership of a broad range of activities. These will include supporting commercial transactions, coordinating contract reviews, managing sales and purchasing processes, and ensuring that commercial records and systems remain accurate and up to date. Key responsibilities: Commercial support and new business: Support the commercial administration of new business opportunities from quotation through to contract execution Coordinate pricing requests, commercial documentation and supplier engagement activities Assist with the drafting, review and progression of customer and supplier agreements, liaising with legal advisers where required Ensure commercial records, documentation and workflows are maintained accurately and efficiently Sales orders, purchasing and invoicing: Manage the end-to-end processing of sales orders, customer invoicing and supplier purchasing activities Ensure accurate commercial and contractual information is maintained across CRM, finance and operational systems Coordinate order fulfilment, entitlement documentation and commercial closure activities Renewals management: Manage the commercial delivery of software and service renewals across a portfolio of more than 130 annual renewals Obtain supplier pricing, prepare renewal quotations and support Account Directors through to customer signature Ensure renewal orders, invoicing, entitlement records and commercial documentation remain accurate and up to date Work closely with vendors, partners and technical teams to deliver successful customer renewals Supplier and contract management: Act as a key point of contact for supplier commercial matters and relationships Support supplier negotiations, onboarding activities and contract management processes Conduct commercial reviews of customer and supplier agreements, working with legal advisers where appropriate Maintain supplier records, monitoring activities and associated governance requirements Commercial governance and administration: Support commercial governance activities, including contract administration, reporting, compliance and procurement processes Maintain high standards of data quality across commercial systems and records Produce commercial reports, commission statements and supporting business information Respond to internal commercial queries and identify opportunities to improve commercial processes and controls About you: Essential experience and capabilities: Previous experience as a Commercial Manager or in a comparable commercial role. Strong commercial judgement and attention to detail. Experience managing multiple commercial activities, deadlines and stakeholders. Confidence working across sales, finance, operations and service delivery teams. Strong written and verbal communication skills. The ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and take ownership of commercial processes. A methodical approach to record-keeping, document management and data accuracy. Confidence communicating with customers, suppliers, partners and professional advisers. Desirable experience: Experience within an IT consultancy, software, technology or professional services organisation. Experience reviewing customer or supplier contracts and identifying commercial issues. Experience liaising with legal advisers and supporting contract negotiations. Knowledge of software licensing, renewals, managed services or vendor programmes. Experience using CRM, accounting and document-management systems. Familiarity with Sage, HubSpot, SharePoint or similar business systems. Experience supporting ISO or procurement compliance activities. Why Join HAYNE? Competitive salary, dependent on experience Company pension scheme Private healthcare 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays Birthday leave Ongoing personal and professional development Additional company benefits Additional Information: HAYNE Solutions is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Selection and progression decisions are made based on merit, qualifications and business requirements. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV and Covering Letter. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Commercial Operations Coordinator / Administrator, Commercial Coordinator, Commercial Development Manager, Operations Manager, Operations Coordinator, Contracts Administrator, Sales Operations Manager, IT Consultancy Commercial Manager, IT Commercial Projects, may be considered for this role.
Become part of a mission-driven cyber security team helping to protect one of the UK's most important digital property services. HM Land Registry (HMLR), in partnership with Inspire People, is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Specialist - Red Team with experience in penetration testing, adversary emulation, threat analysis, Infrastructure as Code, DevOps and security operations. This permanent opportunity offers a salary of £49,443 - £60,527, hybrid working with 60% office attendance from Plymouth, and a market-leading Civil Service pension contribution of 28.97%. Shape the Future of Cyber Security at HM Land Registry As part of a newly developing Red Team capability within HMLR's IT Security Operations function, you'll help strengthen cyber resilience across services relied upon by millions of people every day. Working alongside Security Operations, Security Assurance, infrastructure engineers and technical specialists, you'll emulate real-world threat actors to identify vulnerabilities, test security controls and improve HMLR's security posture. As a Senior Infrastructure Specialist - Red Team, you will: Conduct Red Team engagements, adversary emulation exercises and penetration testing activities Simulate real-world cyber attacks to assess security controls, detection capabilities and response effectiveness Identify vulnerabilities, attack paths and security weaknesses across networks, systems and applications Analyse threat intelligence to understand attacker techniques and exploitation methods Assess risks associated with security findings and provide evidence-based recommendations Essential skills for the Senior Infrastructure Specialist - Red Team include: Degree-level qualification in Information Technology, a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience Advanced knowledge across at least three security technologies such as SIEM, EDR/XDR, CTEM, WAF/DDoS, Entra ID, IPS/IDS, PKI, SASE, AWS or Infrastructure as Code Strong security data collection, analysis and investigative skills Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language including Python, PowerShell, SQL, Shell, Perl or Assembly Experience analysing and resolving complex security issues Hands-on experience with technologies such as SIEM, XDR, WAF, Windows/Linux, Firewalls, Web Proxies, Active Directory/Entra ID, Containers or Virtualisation Desirable skills for the Senior Infrastructure Specialist - Red Team include: Ethical Hacking Essentials (EHE) and/or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification Expertise securing Windows, Linux or Mainframe environments Experience securing cloud platforms including AWS or Azure Web application security testing and exploitation Network penetration testing and exploitation Reconnaissance, attack surface mapping and exposure management In return, you can expect a flexible working culture, including: Salary of £49,443 - £60,527 depending on capability level Hybrid working with a minimum of 60% office attendance Civil Service pension with employer contributions of 28.97% Flexible working hours agreement Access to continuous learning and professional development Opportunity to influence and shape a growing Red Team function Work on nationally important services and critical digital infrastructure Occasional travel to HMLR offices, suppliers and government locations Potential participation in an on-call rota Why Join? HM Land Registry is responsible for maintaining one of the world's largest digital property registers, supporting the UK property market and wider economy. This is a rare opportunity to join an emerging Red Team capability where you'll help define strategy, improve cyber resilience and protect services used by millions. You'll work on challenging security problems, collaborate with highly skilled technical teams and contribute directly to the security of critical public services. If you're passionate about offensive security, threat-informed testing and building stronger cyber defences, apply today and one of the Inspire People team will be in touch.
Oct 23, 2026
Full time
Become part of a mission-driven cyber security team helping to protect one of the UK's most important digital property services. HM Land Registry (HMLR), in partnership with Inspire People, is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Specialist - Red Team with experience in penetration testing, adversary emulation, threat analysis, Infrastructure as Code, DevOps and security operations. This permanent opportunity offers a salary of £49,443 - £60,527, hybrid working with 60% office attendance from Plymouth, and a market-leading Civil Service pension contribution of 28.97%. Shape the Future of Cyber Security at HM Land Registry As part of a newly developing Red Team capability within HMLR's IT Security Operations function, you'll help strengthen cyber resilience across services relied upon by millions of people every day. Working alongside Security Operations, Security Assurance, infrastructure engineers and technical specialists, you'll emulate real-world threat actors to identify vulnerabilities, test security controls and improve HMLR's security posture. As a Senior Infrastructure Specialist - Red Team, you will: Conduct Red Team engagements, adversary emulation exercises and penetration testing activities Simulate real-world cyber attacks to assess security controls, detection capabilities and response effectiveness Identify vulnerabilities, attack paths and security weaknesses across networks, systems and applications Analyse threat intelligence to understand attacker techniques and exploitation methods Assess risks associated with security findings and provide evidence-based recommendations Essential skills for the Senior Infrastructure Specialist - Red Team include: Degree-level qualification in Information Technology, a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience Advanced knowledge across at least three security technologies such as SIEM, EDR/XDR, CTEM, WAF/DDoS, Entra ID, IPS/IDS, PKI, SASE, AWS or Infrastructure as Code Strong security data collection, analysis and investigative skills Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language including Python, PowerShell, SQL, Shell, Perl or Assembly Experience analysing and resolving complex security issues Hands-on experience with technologies such as SIEM, XDR, WAF, Windows/Linux, Firewalls, Web Proxies, Active Directory/Entra ID, Containers or Virtualisation Desirable skills for the Senior Infrastructure Specialist - Red Team include: Ethical Hacking Essentials (EHE) and/or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification Expertise securing Windows, Linux or Mainframe environments Experience securing cloud platforms including AWS or Azure Web application security testing and exploitation Network penetration testing and exploitation Reconnaissance, attack surface mapping and exposure management In return, you can expect a flexible working culture, including: Salary of £49,443 - £60,527 depending on capability level Hybrid working with a minimum of 60% office attendance Civil Service pension with employer contributions of 28.97% Flexible working hours agreement Access to continuous learning and professional development Opportunity to influence and shape a growing Red Team function Work on nationally important services and critical digital infrastructure Occasional travel to HMLR offices, suppliers and government locations Potential participation in an on-call rota Why Join? HM Land Registry is responsible for maintaining one of the world's largest digital property registers, supporting the UK property market and wider economy. This is a rare opportunity to join an emerging Red Team capability where you'll help define strategy, improve cyber resilience and protect services used by millions. You'll work on challenging security problems, collaborate with highly skilled technical teams and contribute directly to the security of critical public services. If you're passionate about offensive security, threat-informed testing and building stronger cyber defences, apply today and one of the Inspire People team will be in touch.
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 Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed 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. As a Director or Associate Director in our Transaction Services team, you will lead financial due diligence engagements for clients across acquisitions, disposals and capital markets transactions. This is a diverse role where you will identify opportunities to enhance our service offering, lead high-performing teams and deliver data-driven, commercially focused advice. You will take ownership of the day-to-day delivery of projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes and excellent client service throughout the transaction lifecycle. You'll be someone with: Extensive experience in Transaction Services and ideally within a consultancy setting. A proven ability to build networking relationships with referrers in order to support business development Experience of managing teams and multiple concurrent projects A strong approach to managing risk Demonstrates a pro-active approach to continuous development ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. 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.
Oct 23, 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 Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed 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. As a Director or Associate Director in our Transaction Services team, you will lead financial due diligence engagements for clients across acquisitions, disposals and capital markets transactions. This is a diverse role where you will identify opportunities to enhance our service offering, lead high-performing teams and deliver data-driven, commercially focused advice. You will take ownership of the day-to-day delivery of projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes and excellent client service throughout the transaction lifecycle. You'll be someone with: Extensive experience in Transaction Services and ideally within a consultancy setting. A proven ability to build networking relationships with referrers in order to support business development Experience of managing teams and multiple concurrent projects A strong approach to managing risk Demonstrates a pro-active approach to continuous development ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. 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.
£65,000 to £80,000 plus Benefits East Midlands An exciting opportunity to join a growing corporate finance team with a strong project pipeline in sight. The potential for an exceptional career path available to you and the opportunity to make your mark. To play a pivotal role in supporting the Corporate Finance Partner and Managers. Ideally, a PQE qualified ACA or ACCA lead advisory professional is sought for the position of Associate Director. A few years PQE, who are looking to continue their career within Corporate Finance, but equally important, we want the "right person" who is willing to learn and develop. An insight into your responsibilities: Involvement in Financial Due Diligence assignments for new and existing clients. Assist in various lead advisory assignments. Create business plans and financial models across Corporate Finance projects, including M&A, fundraising, MBOs and disposals. Researching and preparing for new deal opportunities. Produce financial forecasts and business information. Researching and marketing for potential buyers/sellers. Participate in networking events. Assist with client queries. You must have a strong desire to work and successfully develop a career within Corporate Finance. If this sounds of interest, please get in touch by phone, emailing your CV quoting our job reference EX95601 or apply online. All contact details can be found via our website.
Oct 23, 2026
Full time
£65,000 to £80,000 plus Benefits East Midlands An exciting opportunity to join a growing corporate finance team with a strong project pipeline in sight. The potential for an exceptional career path available to you and the opportunity to make your mark. To play a pivotal role in supporting the Corporate Finance Partner and Managers. Ideally, a PQE qualified ACA or ACCA lead advisory professional is sought for the position of Associate Director. A few years PQE, who are looking to continue their career within Corporate Finance, but equally important, we want the "right person" who is willing to learn and develop. An insight into your responsibilities: Involvement in Financial Due Diligence assignments for new and existing clients. Assist in various lead advisory assignments. Create business plans and financial models across Corporate Finance projects, including M&A, fundraising, MBOs and disposals. Researching and preparing for new deal opportunities. Produce financial forecasts and business information. Researching and marketing for potential buyers/sellers. Participate in networking events. Assist with client queries. You must have a strong desire to work and successfully develop a career within Corporate Finance. If this sounds of interest, please get in touch by phone, emailing your CV quoting our job reference EX95601 or apply online. All contact details can be found via our website.
We are recruiting for an experienced Contracts Specialist to lead the review, negotiation and amendment of commercial contract documentation in support of the Sales function. The role will provide contractual and commercial support throughout customer negotiations, ensuring proposed terms align with business objectives while appropriately managing legal, financial and operational risk. You will also provide contractual support across the wider organisation, working closely with Procurement, Projects, Customer Support, senior management and external legal advisers. The role offers a broad remit covering contract development, negotiation, risk management, contract variations, disputes and general contractual and legal matters. Main Responsibilities Develop and maintain standard contracts and associated commercial documentation. Review and critically analyse customer contractual documentation, identifying key risks and areas requiring amendment. Support the Sales team with contract negotiations and advise on appropriate contractual amendments. Liaise with and instruct UK and overseas legal advisers where required. Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to translate technical and commercial requirements into robust contractual provisions. Draft, review and amend a range of commercial agreements, including NDAs, supplier agreements, customer contracts, terms and conditions, side agreements and framework agreements. Identify and assess legal, financial and operational risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies. Balance contractual risk against commercial objectives and business requirements. Provide contractual advice and support to other departments across the organisation. Liaise with Customer Support regarding maintenance and service contracts. Work with the Projects team to support the effective execution of contractual obligations, contract variations and dispute resolution. Provide ad hoc contractual and legal support on areas including GDPR and data protection, insurance, intellectual property, NDAs and general commercial matters. Liaise with senior management and Directors on contractual and legal matters as required. Ensure contractual documentation supports the commercial position of the business while maintaining a practical and balanced approach. Person Specification We're looking for a commercially minded contracts professional with strong knowledge of contract law and experience working with complex commercial agreements. Essential: Formal qualifications or equivalent relevant experience in engineering, construction, law or a related commercial discipline. Strong experience working as a Contracts Specialist, Contracts Manager, Contract Specialist or in a similar commercial/contracts-focused position. Good knowledge of English contract law and the UK legal system. Demonstrable experience identifying, assessing and managing contractual and commercial risk. Ability to develop appropriate risk mitigation strategies while balancing commercial objectives and business needs. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent negotiation and analytical abilities. Ability to review and improve contractual documentation to strengthen the company's commercial position. Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work effectively with Sales, Procurement, Projects, Customer Support, senior management and external advisers. Ability to recognise when matters need to be escalated to management. Comfortable working under pressure, managing conflicting priorities and remaining calm in a fast-paced environment. Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Willingness and ability to travel overseas regularly, often at short notice, with flexibility to work beyond contracted hours when required. Desirable: A recognised contract qualification or equivalent relevant experience. Experience within gas turbines, power generation, CHP or another related engineering environment. Working knowledge of European legal systems, particularly French, German or Italian contract law/civil codes. Experience dealing with bank guarantee documentation, including advance payment, performance and warranty guarantees. The Opportunity This is a varied and commercially focused Contracts Specialist position, offering the opportunity to work across multiple areas of the business and have a direct impact on the management of contractual risk and commercial relationships. The successful candidate will be someone who enjoys working through complex contractual documentation, negotiating practical solutions and working closely with colleagues across the business. You will need to be confident dealing with both commercial and technical requirements, able to explain contractual risks clearly to non-legal colleagues and comfortable working with internal stakeholders, customers and external legal advisers. Experience within engineering, construction, manufacturing, energy, power generation or another technical environment would be particularly relevant. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
Oct 23, 2026
Full time
We are recruiting for an experienced Contracts Specialist to lead the review, negotiation and amendment of commercial contract documentation in support of the Sales function. The role will provide contractual and commercial support throughout customer negotiations, ensuring proposed terms align with business objectives while appropriately managing legal, financial and operational risk. You will also provide contractual support across the wider organisation, working closely with Procurement, Projects, Customer Support, senior management and external legal advisers. The role offers a broad remit covering contract development, negotiation, risk management, contract variations, disputes and general contractual and legal matters. Main Responsibilities Develop and maintain standard contracts and associated commercial documentation. Review and critically analyse customer contractual documentation, identifying key risks and areas requiring amendment. Support the Sales team with contract negotiations and advise on appropriate contractual amendments. Liaise with and instruct UK and overseas legal advisers where required. Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to translate technical and commercial requirements into robust contractual provisions. Draft, review and amend a range of commercial agreements, including NDAs, supplier agreements, customer contracts, terms and conditions, side agreements and framework agreements. Identify and assess legal, financial and operational risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies. Balance contractual risk against commercial objectives and business requirements. Provide contractual advice and support to other departments across the organisation. Liaise with Customer Support regarding maintenance and service contracts. Work with the Projects team to support the effective execution of contractual obligations, contract variations and dispute resolution. Provide ad hoc contractual and legal support on areas including GDPR and data protection, insurance, intellectual property, NDAs and general commercial matters. Liaise with senior management and Directors on contractual and legal matters as required. Ensure contractual documentation supports the commercial position of the business while maintaining a practical and balanced approach. Person Specification We're looking for a commercially minded contracts professional with strong knowledge of contract law and experience working with complex commercial agreements. Essential: Formal qualifications or equivalent relevant experience in engineering, construction, law or a related commercial discipline. Strong experience working as a Contracts Specialist, Contracts Manager, Contract Specialist or in a similar commercial/contracts-focused position. Good knowledge of English contract law and the UK legal system. Demonstrable experience identifying, assessing and managing contractual and commercial risk. Ability to develop appropriate risk mitigation strategies while balancing commercial objectives and business needs. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent negotiation and analytical abilities. Ability to review and improve contractual documentation to strengthen the company's commercial position. Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work effectively with Sales, Procurement, Projects, Customer Support, senior management and external advisers. Ability to recognise when matters need to be escalated to management. Comfortable working under pressure, managing conflicting priorities and remaining calm in a fast-paced environment. Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Willingness and ability to travel overseas regularly, often at short notice, with flexibility to work beyond contracted hours when required. Desirable: A recognised contract qualification or equivalent relevant experience. Experience within gas turbines, power generation, CHP or another related engineering environment. Working knowledge of European legal systems, particularly French, German or Italian contract law/civil codes. Experience dealing with bank guarantee documentation, including advance payment, performance and warranty guarantees. The Opportunity This is a varied and commercially focused Contracts Specialist position, offering the opportunity to work across multiple areas of the business and have a direct impact on the management of contractual risk and commercial relationships. The successful candidate will be someone who enjoys working through complex contractual documentation, negotiating practical solutions and working closely with colleagues across the business. You will need to be confident dealing with both commercial and technical requirements, able to explain contractual risks clearly to non-legal colleagues and comfortable working with internal stakeholders, customers and external legal advisers. Experience within engineering, construction, manufacturing, energy, power generation or another technical environment would be particularly relevant. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
Associate Director Suffolk £60,000 - £70,000 An established consultancy specialising in high-quality solutions for the built environment are seeking an experienced Associate Director to join its senior management team. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic leader to shape projects, develop client relationships and drive business growth. Are you an Associate Director looking for your next exciting challenge, do not miss out. Benefits for the Associate Director: A competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000 Generous annual leave Senior leadership role with significant influence Opportunity to lead and grow a talented team Career development and progression opportunities Collaborative culture focused on knowledge-sharing and innovation The Role of an Associate Director: As Associate Director, you will provide technical leadership and expert advice across flood risk and drainage planning projects, ensuring high-quality solutions that meet client needs. You will manage key accounts, oversee project delivery and financial performance, develop new business opportunities, and lead the growth and development of your team. Working closely with the senior management team, you will contribute to wider business strategy, profitability, and long-term success. Requirements for the Associate Director: Extensive experience in flood risk, drainage planning or a related discipline Proven ability to lead complex projects Strong client relationship management and business development skills Experience managing project budgets, financial performance, and profitability Demonstrable leadership skills, including team development and resource planning Excellent communication, decision-making and problem-solving abilities Commitment to professional integrity, collaboration, and continuous development The full right to work in the UK A full UK driving licence Live within a commutable distance to the Suffolk office If you are interested in this or other Flood Risk/Drainage/Hydrology roles, please do not hesitate to contact Scarlett Maclean on . We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to . This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position
Oct 23, 2026
Full time
Associate Director Suffolk £60,000 - £70,000 An established consultancy specialising in high-quality solutions for the built environment are seeking an experienced Associate Director to join its senior management team. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic leader to shape projects, develop client relationships and drive business growth. Are you an Associate Director looking for your next exciting challenge, do not miss out. Benefits for the Associate Director: A competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000 Generous annual leave Senior leadership role with significant influence Opportunity to lead and grow a talented team Career development and progression opportunities Collaborative culture focused on knowledge-sharing and innovation The Role of an Associate Director: As Associate Director, you will provide technical leadership and expert advice across flood risk and drainage planning projects, ensuring high-quality solutions that meet client needs. You will manage key accounts, oversee project delivery and financial performance, develop new business opportunities, and lead the growth and development of your team. Working closely with the senior management team, you will contribute to wider business strategy, profitability, and long-term success. Requirements for the Associate Director: Extensive experience in flood risk, drainage planning or a related discipline Proven ability to lead complex projects Strong client relationship management and business development skills Experience managing project budgets, financial performance, and profitability Demonstrable leadership skills, including team development and resource planning Excellent communication, decision-making and problem-solving abilities Commitment to professional integrity, collaboration, and continuous development The full right to work in the UK A full UK driving licence Live within a commutable distance to the Suffolk office If you are interested in this or other Flood Risk/Drainage/Hydrology roles, please do not hesitate to contact Scarlett Maclean on . We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to . This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position
Associate Director - International Tax Audit, Planning & Projects Location: Reading or London (Hybrid Working - 2-3 Days Onsite) Contract Length: 12 Months Rate: Competitive hourly rate Overview We are seeking an experienced Associate Director - International Tax Audit, Planning & Projects to join a high-performing global tax function click apply for full job details
Oct 23, 2026
Seasonal
Associate Director - International Tax Audit, Planning & Projects Location: Reading or London (Hybrid Working - 2-3 Days Onsite) Contract Length: 12 Months Rate: Competitive hourly rate Overview We are seeking an experienced Associate Director - International Tax Audit, Planning & Projects to join a high-performing global tax function click apply for full job details
