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SRM are preparing for the commencement of a major programme of construction works in Port Talbot, South Wales. The works to be undertaken will involve heavy construction/ civil engineering works across a variety of industrial work fronts over the next 3 to 4 years, commencing initially with a series of enabling works ahead of the main programme of works commencing Q3: 2025. If you are an Engineer with setting out experience on large multi-million-pound projects , we have a great opportunity for you to join our Team in Port Talbot to work on an interesting, complex and technically challenging project. The project value will be in excess of £200m. Why join us? In the 155 years since our foundation, Sir Robert McAlpine has worked on some of the country's most iconic buildings and projects. Our success through the decades has been down to our people - we're a family-owned business with a culture that brings out the best in individuals and teams. Right now, we're excited about continuing our legacy. This is where to achieve more from your career, by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us. Th e Package Engineer role A member of the project team, reporting to the Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing the design, coordination and management of a number of sub-contractor employed in a variety of trades within the respective area of works. The role requires a high level of interfacing between internal departments and external agencies, such as Architects, Engineers, Construction Workers, Sub-contractors, Client agents, Clerk of Works and Site Staff. Coordination and management of sub-contractors. Ensure SRM obligations to sub-contractor are understood and discharged. You'll also organise and conduct regular site progress meetings with sub-contractors to monitor progress, quality and safety, ensuring the Chief Engineer and Project Manager/Project Director are updated on all issues Your profile Key Packages / Areas of focus will be setting out Ideally you will; be degree in civil engineering, construction management or related field have the ability to prepare a 3 week look-ahead programme with assistance of project planner have proven working experience in package management have experience as a Temporary Works Coordinator would be an advantage be knowledgeable of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards have or be working towards a construction industry related Professional membership (e.g ICE, CIOB, RICS, ICE, CIBSE, IStructE, etc) Rewards We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now. Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team

Directorate Purpose The Children and Families (C&F) Directorate leads our council's statutory responsibilities for children and young people's education, care, and wellbeing. We use a 'whole system' approach to ensure the right mix of support from professionals, the voluntary sector, communities, families, and friends enable children, young people and their families can reach their full potential. The vision for Children and Families is to create one system, that places children and their families at the heart of all we do. Where support is required for some families, access to this will be local, accessible, make a difference and specialisms will work to enhance those offers. Service Purpose The Improvement, Performance and Engagement Team (IPET) is a multi-disciplinary team whose purpose is to turn information into intelligence to improve outcomes for children and families. Role purpose: As one of our Intelligence & Analysis Managers you will support the Intelligence and Analysis Lead and senior managers working across the Children and Families system to develop and use business intelligence to improve outcomes for children and families. The post holder will manage a team of analysts. The team will: develop innovative technical solutions to embed self service reporting analyse quantitative and qualitative information creating intelligence that will proactively inform service development and delivery to achieve our one system vision. You will work closely with stakeholders, partners, and other IPET members to ensure a joined-up approach to project and service delivery. Reporting Relationships Responsible to: Intelligence and Analysis LeadResponsible for: Intelligence & Analysis Officer(s)Key Accountabilities: Take a lead role in the work of the Intelligence, Performance and Analysis team, working collaboratively and constructively with colleagues to share good practice and deliver against corporate and directorate priorities. Coach, manage and develop team members ensuring they are fully aligned and focused on delivering priorities and continuous improvement. Lead the development and delivery of self-service reporting and analysis for a specified area of the business. Summarise key findings to directorate reports and self-evaluations. Lead the processing and submission of the national statistical statutory returns advising the Intelligence and Analysis Lead of risks and possible solutions. Conduct complex data analysis on priority areas to produce and present performance reports that help intelligence led management decision-making and continuous improvement. Correlate intelligence and performance data to develop predictive analysis and impact assessments for the wider system to improve outcomes for children, young people and families. Be responsible for co-producing the design and implementation of innovative technical solutions for reporting to ensure it is in line with the latest developments in technology and creating efficiencies across the organisation. Work collaboratively across the Children and Families system and with ICT colleagues to ensure that data systems and processes provide GDPR compliant, intelligence led management and performance reports that are aligned with regional, national and local directives. To contribute and lead where required in the identification and development of changes to core systems that ensure reporting and data extraction ability is maintained and enhanced and recording standards are met. Ensure all data analysis and reporting processes are properly documented, embedded, and regularly revised. Provide specialist support and advice to stakeholders to ensure the development and implementation of efficient and effective performance and intelligence mechanisms. Support the embedding of intelligence led decision making and outcome-based performance as part of the Quality Assurance Framework. Keep up to date with national and regional developments, research and good practice related to Childrens services data and intelligence to ensure the service is compliant with statutory requirements and utilising latest available technology. Ensure reflective learning from inspections, reviews and audits is used to drive continuous improvement, performance and commissioning outcomes. Professional Accountabilities: The post holder is required to contribute to the achievement of the Council's objectives through: Financial Management Personal accountability for delivering services efficiently, effectively, within budget and to implement any approved savings and investment allocated to the service. People Management Engaging with People Management policies and processes Equalities Ensuring that all work is completed with a commitment to equality and anti-discriminatory practice, as a minimum to standards required by legislation. Climate Change Delivering energy conservation practices in line with the Council's climate change strategy. Health and Safety Ensuring a work environment that protects people's health and safety and that promotes welfare, and which is in accordance with the Council's Health & Safety policy. Safeguarding Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups.

Commercial Manager - Civil Engineering £75-85k basic salary, car allowance, bonus and benefits Cardiff Office + travel to project sites Full-time/ Permanent Our clients are a leading civil engineering contractor delivering complex infrastructure projects across the United Kingdom, including energy, renewables, water/ reservoirs, coastal defence, highways, groundworks and more. They are enjoying year on year growth, and have exciting growth plans for the Cardiff office over the next 5years, so now is an excellent time to be joining the team! Suitable applicants will have experience as a commercial manager, managing a portfolio of projects in excess of £100m and a strong background in a diverse range of civil engineering projects. Preferably candidates will have progressed through a career path in Quantity Surveying, and have an industry related degree in Quantity surveying or civil engineering. This company has been operating in the UK for over 60years and has an extensive history of working on some of the UKs most key infrastructure projects. They continue to deliver projects at the forefront of civil engineering and work to the highest possible standards. Summary of Duties and Responsibilities Provide independent oversight of commercial performance across multiple projects Challenge and support Senior Quantity Surveyors and Managing Quantity Surveyors Ensure consistent application of commercial processes and contract management Intervene where projects are at risk or underperforming Capable of managing multiple key projects that sit within a portfolio exceeding £100m, reporting to the commercial director. (a more extensive job description will be provided following initial application to this advert) Salary and Benefits Basic salary - £75-85k Car allowance Bonus scheme Private healthcare and more within the benefits package! Qualifications/Skills required Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline i.e Civil engineering Proven experience in a commercial manager role previously, with ideally 10+ years experience in the industry progressing to this level. Strong knowledge of construction methods, contracts, and commercial procedures Excellent knowledge of NEC contracts MRICS (or equivalent) industry qualification would be great to see - but not essential High level of IT literacy including MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills Strong analytical and numerical ability with attention to detail Excellent organisational and time management skills, to meet strict deadlines Ambitious, driven and a strong communicator are all traits we look for in our teams!

Commercial/ Industrial Gas Engineer Large-scale Steam Boilers and Industrial Heating Systems 40,000 - 50,000 (OTE 65,000 +) + Bonuses +Training + Progression + Van and Fuel Card + Door to Door + Local Patch Covering a local Patch - Home-Based Are you a Commercial / Industrial Gas Engineer with experience working on large-scale steam boilers and industrial heating systems, ready to step into a role where you'll become a true technical specialist while significantly increasing your earnings? This is a standout opportunity to join a rapidly growing team of industry experts, working on high-capacity commercial and industrial steam boiler systems across complex, high-value environments. If you're looking to move beyond routine maintenance and get hands-on with large, critical plant equipment, this role will take your career to the next level. You'll be part of a close-knit, highly skilled engineering team that will invest heavily in your development through on-the-job training and direct manufacturer support, giving you the tools to become a go-to technical expert in industrial steam systems. Alongside this, you'll dramatically boost your earning potential through premium overtime, door-to-door pay, and performance-based bonuses. This company is a recognised specialist in industrial process heating and steam solutions, known for delivering on technically demanding projects and for its strong reputation in employee development and retention. With ambitious growth plans and a strong pipeline of work, they are now looking to bring in skilled engineers to support their expansion. In this role, you'll be responsible for the service, maintenance, and fault-finding of large-scale steam boilers and industrial heating systems, working on critical infrastructure where reliability and expertise are key. This position is ideal for a Gas Engineer with experience in commercial or industrial environments, particularly those who have worked with steam boilers or large plant systems, who is looking to join a company that will invest in their future, accelerate their technical development, and offer clear progression into senior or managerial roles. The Role: Service and Maintenance of Commercial and Industrial Equipment Preventive and corrective maintenance, Extensive Training and Progression Opportunities Door-to-door pay The Candidate: Qualified Gas Engineer Experience working on large-scale steam boilers and industrial heating systems Full UK Driving Licence Reference Number:(phone number removed) To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Christopher Palmer-White at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

SRM are preparing for the commencement of a major programme of construction works in Port Talbot, South Wales. The works to be undertaken will involve heavy construction/ civil engineering works across a variety of industrial work fronts over the next 3 to 4 years, commencing initially with a series of enabling works ahead of the main programme of works commencing Q3: 2025. If you are an Engineer with setting out experience on large multi-million-pound projects , we have a great opportunity for you to join our Team in Port Talbot to work on an interesting, complex and technically challenging project. The project value will be in excess of £200m. Why join us? In the 155 years since our foundation, Sir Robert McAlpine has worked on some of the country's most iconic buildings and projects. Our success through the decades has been down to our people - we're a family-owned business with a culture that brings out the best in individuals and teams. Right now, we're excited about continuing our legacy. This is where to achieve more from your career, by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us. Th e Package Engineer role A member of the project team, reporting to the Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing the design, coordination and management of a number of sub-contractor employed in a variety of trades within the respective area of works. The role requires a high level of interfacing between internal departments and external agencies, such as Architects, Engineers, Construction Workers, Sub-contractors, Client agents, Clerk of Works and Site Staff. Coordination and management of sub-contractors. Ensure SRM obligations to sub-contractor are understood and discharged. You'll also organise and conduct regular site progress meetings with sub-contractors to monitor progress, quality and safety, ensuring the Chief Engineer and Project Manager/Project Director are updated on all issues Your profile Key Packages / Areas of focus will be setting out Ideally you will; be degree in civil engineering, construction management or related field have the ability to prepare a 3 week look-ahead programme with assistance of project planner have proven working experience in package management have experience as a Temporary Works Coordinator would be an advantage be knowledgeable of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards have or be working towards a construction industry related Professional membership (e.g ICE, CIOB, RICS, ICE, CIBSE, IStructE, etc) Rewards We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now. Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team

Salary: Up to £45,000 - £50,000 Closing date: 10th May Interview Date: 20th May Please note: This role provides oversight of our children's homes across Oxfordshire and Wiltshire. Candidates must therefore be based within or close to this region, as regular travel between homes is a key requirement of the role. While the position offers remote working, a strong local presence is essential to effectively support our services and maintain high standards of safeguarding practice. Those huge small victories We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. For children with complex needs the level of care and education we provide must go above and beyond. That's what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we're proud to have won a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings. Get out what you put in The Homes Safeguarding Officer will work closely with the Homes Managers and others to ensure that their practice is robust and defensible in relation to safeguarding. They will also support Homes Managers to develop a robust safeguarding culture within their homes. You will work with the Head of Safeguarding to support homes and ensure compliance in accordance with safeguarding and wider legislation and in the development and delivery of training for DSL's and home based staff. You will contribute to effective partnership working between different teams and departments within Witherslack Group. You will provide day-to-day advice and guidance to Homes Managers and others in relation to safeguarding cases and undertake safeguarding audits in homes to ensure compliance within current frameworks and ensure that safeguarding concerns are managed in line with Local Safeguarding Partnership procedures and thresholds and that record keeping is robust and in line with best practice You will be required to manage safeguarding data and produce safeguarding data reports as required. To be successful for this role you will have experience of working in a role where managing and dealing with safeguarding cases relating to children and young people was a key responsibility, ideally in a children's home. Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. We'll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you're free to achieve your potential. Here's what we need from you; Substantial safeguarding expertise, managing safeguarding and welfare cases, particularly for looked after children, ideally as a Designated Safeguarding Lead or in a senior children's home role. Strong regulatory and policy knowledge -thorough understanding of safeguarding legislation, Working Together to Safeguard Children, Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and safeguarding partnership arrangements. Proven leadership and advisory skills - experience working at a senior level, supporting children's homes to resolve safeguarding deficits, and acting as a trusted source of advice, guidance, and expertise for staff. Training and development experience - ability to design, deliver and evaluate safeguarding and child protection training, underpinned by a strong portfolio of CPD and evidence of embedding learning from practice reviews into practice. Excellent professional skills - strong communication, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with the flexibility to prioritise competing demands, produce clear reports, and work both independently and collaboratively. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 dependent on experience Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday (including bank holidays) Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Join the UK's best special education and care provider Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself . For a full job description please click here To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost). We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working hard and working together, our Tax team thrives on keeping busy. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. We'll help you succeed Our Innovation Tax team covers R&D and Patent Box advice to our clients. We work alongside the firm's key sector teams. Our people have flexibility in the areas and sectors they cover and are able to support the teams' growth through their contribution. You will work with great people and great clients in a vibrant and innovative team. So if you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the platform and then provide you with the autonomy to drive your career forward. Within this role, you will provide R&D and Patent Box services to a range of clients from small start-ups to major multinationals across all lines of the sector. You will regularly engage with stakeholders at all levels, so it is important that you are able to clearly articulate complex tax issues and develop effective solutions and relationships with clients. You will also: Provide R&D and Patent Box services to a wide range of clients using resource from a specialist team or via technology tools. Manage a substantial portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection. Pays attention to self-development and continuing professional education with a view to progressing within practice. Develops professional relationships with clients and within the Firm and adapts the approach for the relevant audience. Understands potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm's quality control procedures and raising to the appropriate person. Get involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis. Guide and supervise less experienced colleagues. Support, train, mentor and advise others in own area. Challenge current practice - driving improvements and championing change. Take personal responsibility for own decisions and actions and those of others. Lead projects of limited scale or complexity. When you join us, we'll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We're looking for someone with: An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues Ability to manage a substantial client portfolio profitably whilst being able to actively seek opportunities for developing new clients and for selling new services to existing clients Experience of dealing with client senior management Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent Demonstrable post qualified experience You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. As market leaders, the award-winning Real Estate & Construction tax team at BDO serves a wide and exciting range of domestic and international companies with UK operations. It's your chance to experience a focused and unique blend of the highest level of technical expertise along with extensive experience in commercial transactions. This industry continues to grow rapidly, so there are always new challenges or opportunities that you can take on. At the heart of our success are the strong and progressive relationships we build with our clients and colleagues. With a focus on continuing development and exposure to clients and senior partners, you'll have all the freedom you need to grow your career. Responsibilities: This role will provide corporate tax compliance, advisory and accounting services to a range of clients from small start-ups to major multinationals, predominantly within the real estate and construction sector. Working, and developing relationships, with clients to advise on corporate tax planning and restructuring projects in the UK, as well as producing complex UK tax computations and returns. P-actively manage you own workload, communicating with managers/directors/partners on a regular basis to service their clients. Be able to consider and highlight further opportunities to develop new work. We're looking for someone with: An understanding of and previous experience within UK corporate tax compliance Some experience of providing corporate tax advisory and compliance services to primarily corporate groups, but may include partnership tax returns and non-resident landlord income tax returns Keenness to develop a career within the real estate profession Ability to prepare proposals for new work, including researching target client companies and on technical issues to identify new solutions Ability to manage a small client portfolio Ability to actively seek opportunities for selling new services to existing clients Some experience of dealing with client senior management and key stakeholders Educated to degree level, and CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Interim Procurement Opportunities Local Authority £450-£550 per day Hays are currently supporting a local authority client with the appointment of experienced interim procurement professionals to address short-term capacity gaps within their procurement team.These are high-impact contract roles working on complex, high-value public sector procurement under the Procurement Act 2023, with immediate or near-term starts. Roles required (3-4 months): 1 x Senior Category Manager - Corporate Contracts (up to £550pd) 3 x Category Managers - Corporate / Place & Environment / ICT & Digital (up to £450pd) Key requirements: Significant local authority / public sector procurement experience Delivery of high-value, complex procurements end to end Strong working knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 Experience using e-procurement systems (In-Tend or similar) Ability to operate autonomously and deliver quickly What's on offer: Interesting, business-critical categories Strong stakeholder engagement Competitive day rates What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons BDO's Corporate Tax practice sits at the heart of our Tax function and plays an important role in the wider business. Our team works collaboratively with others across BDO, offering clients in the UK and overseas expert advice and solutions that help them overcome their challenges. If you're looking for exposure and the chance to make an impact, you're looking in the right place Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. We are looking for someone with; An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues. Experience of dealing with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients. Experience of managing a portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection. Ability to provide Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients using resource from a shared service team or via technology tools. An understanding of potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm's quality control procedures Experience of leading complex projects. Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent You'll also be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6,500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons BDO's Corporate Tax practice sits at the heart of our Tax function and plays an important role in the wider business. Our team works collaboratively with others across BDO, offering clients in the UK and overseas expert advice and solutions that help them overcome their challenges. If you're looking for exposure and the chance to make an impact, you're looking in the right place Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. We are looking for someone with; An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues. Experience of dealing with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients. Experience of managing a portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection. Ability to provide Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients using resource from a shared service team or via technology tools. An understanding of potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm's quality control procedures Experience of leading complex projects. Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent You'll also be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6,500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Audit quality is central to our strategy as an Audit Stream, the key ingredient to our success. Consistent high audit quality enables us to attract, develop and retain talented people and be proud of our work. Audit quality allows us to compete in the market and demonstrate that we can play a key role in market reform. Consistently high audit quality does not happen by chance. It requires a mindset and culture of challenge and professional scepticism, appropriate resources both people and intellectual, investment in central support for engagement teams and technology solutions. Within the last year we have increased our headcount significantly, invested in new partners, and commenced a significant investment programme in our central quality support team. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. This is an opportunity for talented, high performing and ambitious Senior Manager to join the Audit Stream Risk and Reporting team in the AQD in an exciting period and help to shape the role and the expanding team. You will report into the Audit Stream Risk and Reporting Partner and work closely with Audit Stream Risk and Reporting Director. The Audit Stream Risk and Reporting team is a growing team and provides support to audit teams when audit risk and contractual issues emerge on audit engagements and with audit reporting matters. The role will include providing the teams with proactive support to resolve the issue and involving specialists from the wider AQD team when required. As part of this supportive and knowledgeable team, you'll have a chance to use and develop your technical skills to solve complex issues and contribute to the delivery of high quality audits. The key responsibilities of the role includes: Triaging and handling queries on form and content of audit report, engagement letters and other reporting matters Review and approval of non-standard engagement letters, amendments to terms of business, hold harmless letters and NDAs. Advise on audit stream risk issues that emerge ensuring that the correct support is provided to the audit team and review of audit working papers when required. Approval of modified audit reports and non-standard audit reports including component auditor reporting. Take responsibility for ad hoc projects and ensure that all processes and controls related to audit stream risk and reporting are correctly implemented to support a System of Quality Management, ensuring that any remediation points are addressed. Proactively identify wider risk and reporting issues and implement policies and guidance to assist the audit teams. Write and maintain templates, manuals, guidance and articles for use by the audit teams. Contribute to audit quality initiatives led by the wider Audit Quality Department. You'll be someone with: ACA or similar professional accountancy qualification. Recent audit experience working on PIE and listed audit engagements or performed an internal role advising on PIE and listed entities. Excellent practical and technical audit risk and reporting experience. Ability to be objective and sceptical and to have confidence to challenge more senior members of an audit team. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a small team and able to use own initiative. Ability to think innovatively and creatively to identify ways to improve processes and guidance. Attention to detail. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including an ability to communicate difficult messages. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work. An awareness of the UK regulatory requirements is useful but not essential. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

The Premier League Foundation is seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Grants and Compliance Manager on a permanent basis. As a key member of the Central Operations team, you will help ensure the Foundation operates as an effective and efficient charity by maintaining robust, high quality grant management processes. Working closely with the Head of Governance and Operations and the Senior Impact and Insight Manager, you will oversee all grant making activity, from application through to monitoring, reporting and end of grant procedures. You will ensure that grantees comply with funder requirements, and that our grant making practices reflect, promote and continue to evolve in line with sector best practice. You will collaborate closely with the Programmes Team and the Impact and Insights Team to ensure they have the tools and frameworks needed to monitor grant delivery and performance in line with Premier League programme expectations and funder requirements. Supported by the Governance and Grants Executive, you will track how funding is used, ensure grant conditions are met, and lead the ongoing improvement of grant making systems and processes. A core part of the role will be leading the development and implementation of the Capability Code of Practice - a governance framework designed specifically for the unique needs and context of professional football club charities. You will ensure the Code continues to evolve with governance best practice and will work directly with Premier League club charities to create regular opportunities for sharing good practice, supporting them to achieve full compliance with the Code and to strengthen their effectiveness and efficiency as charitable organisations. Working alongside the Head of Governance and Operations, you will also help ensure the Foundation maintains strong governance and operational excellence, including our own compliance with the Code and ongoing improvements to internal systems and processes. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast paced environment, managing multiple workstreams while demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and exceptional attention to detail. They will be comfortable working both autonomously and collaboratively and will bring a strong understanding of progressive grant making and the role that good governance plays in delivering the Foundation's charitable objectives. They will be confident in embedding these principles across the organisation and wider network and will demonstrate a clear commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Who we are The Premier League Foundation was established in 2010 to distribute funding provided by the Premier League and its partners to professional football club charities across England and Wales, supporting them in their delivery in thousands of community venues and schools across the country. A total of 106 club charities are supported across the Premier League, English Football League, and National League. More than 2.5 million individuals have benefitted from the charity, which aims to foster positive sporting, health, personal and education opportunities for children, young people, and the wider community. Our hybrid-working model also allows you some variety on your place of work, offering you the chance to work from home on some days each week. You will attend the office or site visits in line with our company policy. All staff liaise closely with their line manager to manage their time appropriately and according to their work and team requirements. The role: Oversee the Premier League Foundation's grant management function, ensuring timely, high-quality and consistent processes for grant assessment, approval, delivery, monitoring and reporting. Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of grant-making processes to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery. Provide advice and support on the design and development of application and grant-making processes for new programmes and funds. Work with the Head of Governance and Operations and the Finance team to support grant payment processes, including quarterly grant payments as required. Oversee the management of grant agreements, supported by the Foundation Governance and Grants Executive, and establish processes to ensure all grant-related documentation is quality assured and appropriately maintained. Contribute to reports relating to governance and grant management including mid-year and end of year monitoring updates for Premier League Foundation Board meetings. Support the Programmes Team in producing engaging and informative reports on programme performance and impact for our funding partners and other relevant stakeholders as required. Communicate regularly with club charities to provide updates, respond to queries, and build strong, collaborative relationships. Work with impact and insight colleagues to develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks for grant-funded projects. Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to ensure the impact of funded projects is measured, documented, and communicated effectively. Oversee the development and implementation of the Capability Code of Practice and the Capability Audit process, working collaboratively with funding partners and key stakeholders to assess the governance and management arrangements of funded organisations, and to embed a culture of continuous improvement across the network Develop and maintain strong relationships with the 20 Premier League football club charities to ensure compliance with the Capability Code of Practice, providing tailored support, advice and guidance to aid the effective implementation of their Capability Action Plans Lead the Premier League Foundation's internal self assessment against the Capability Code of Practice, monitoring progress and evaluating performance against the actions set out in our Capability Action Plan. Lead the delivery of the bi annual Capability Code of Practice Conference, as well as other grant making or governance related networking opportunities, events and training sessions Line-manage the Governance and Grants Executive, providing regular supervision, workload management, wellbeing support and opportunities for professional development. Ensure the Foundation is well connected to other initiatives and organisations in the sector and stay informed of trends in grant funding practice to inform operational improvements. Represent the Premier League Foundation in a professional and positive manner when engaging with internal and external stakeholders, always reflecting the organisation's values. Undertake any other duties that may reasonably be required, and are commensurate with the job role, in furtherance of the objectives of the Premier League Foundation. Requirements for the role: Strong written and analytical skills, with the ability to produce high-quality, impactful board reports. Experience working in governance, grant management or compliance within the voluntary, community, and/or sports sector. Knowledge and understanding of best practice, initiatives and legislation relating to charitable grant giving. Strong project management, planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage a complex network of internal and external stakeholders. Ability to work at pace, manage pressure, exercise sound judgement and resolve problems effectively. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of audiences across different formats, with written communication to an excellent standard. Excellent interpersonal, influencing and relationship management skills. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and with partners. High level of computer proficiency, particularly with excel. An understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and how they relate to the role. Willingness to travel within England and Wales as required. Satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Our commitment to safeguarding includes implementing robust safer recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of individuals applying for roles that involve work with children and adults who are or may be at risk of harm. For further information, please see our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Guidance. To apply please visit our careers page and apply with your CV and a cover letter. The closing date for applications is Monday 11 May 2026. We will remove barriers that prospective candidates might face at any stage of our recruitment process. If you have a disability and would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working hard and working together, our Tax team thrives on keeping busy. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. We'll help you succeed Our Innovation Tax team covers R&D and Patent Box advice to our clients. We work alongside the firm's key sector teams. Our people have flexibility in the areas and sectors they cover and are able to support the teams' growth through their contribution. You will work with great people and great clients in a vibrant and innovative team. So if you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the platform and then provide you with the autonomy to drive your career forward. Within this role, you will provide R&D and Patent Box services to a range of clients from small start-ups to major multinationals across all lines of the sector. You will regularly engage with stakeholders at all levels, so it is important that you are able to clearly articulate complex tax issues and develop effective solutions and relationships with clients. You will also: Provide R&D and Patent Box services to a wide range of clients using resource from a specialist team or via technology tools. Manage a substantial portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection. Pays attention to self-development and continuing professional education with a view to progressing within practice. Develops professional relationships with clients and within the Firm and adapts the approach for the relevant audience. Understands potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm's quality control procedures and raising to the appropriate person. Get involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis. Guide and supervise less experienced colleagues. Support, train, mentor and advise others in own area. Challenge current practice - driving improvements and championing change. Take personal responsibility for own decisions and actions and those of others. Lead projects of limited scale or complexity. When you join us, we'll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We're looking for someone with: An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues Ability to manage a substantial client portfolio profitably whilst being able to actively seek opportunities for developing new clients and for selling new services to existing clients Experience of dealing with client senior management Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent Demonstrable post qualified experience You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working hard and working together, our Tax team thrives on keeping busy. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. We'll help you succeed Our Innovation Tax team covers R&D and Patent Box advice to our clients. We work alongside the firm's key sector teams. Our people have flexibility in the areas and sectors they cover and are able to support the teams' growth through their contribution. You will work with great people and great clients in a vibrant and innovative team. So if you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the platform and then provide you with the autonomy to drive your career forward. Within this role, you will provide R&D and Patent Box services to a range of clients from small start-ups to major multinationals across all lines of the sector. You will regularly engage with stakeholders at all levels, so it is important that you are able to clearly articulate complex tax issues and develop effective solutions and relationships with clients. You will also: Provide R&D and Patent Box services to a wide range of clients using resource from a specialist team or via technology tools. Manage a substantial portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection. Pays attention to self-development and continuing professional education with a view to progressing within practice. Develops professional relationships with clients and within the Firm and adapts the approach for the relevant audience. Understands potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm's quality control procedures and raising to the appropriate person. Get involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis. Guide and supervise less experienced colleagues. Support, train, mentor and advise others in own area. Challenge current practice - driving improvements and championing change. Take personal responsibility for own decisions and actions and those of others. Lead projects of limited scale or complexity. When you join us, we'll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We're looking for someone with: An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues Ability to manage a substantial client portfolio profitably whilst being able to actively seek opportunities for developing new clients and for selling new services to existing clients Experience of dealing with client senior management Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent Demonstrable post qualified experience You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

About The Role Role: Personal Assistant (PA) Location : Barnet, London - a five minute walk from High Barnet tube station Start Date: September 2026 Salary: Outer London Support Band 6, which ranges from point 8, £30,713 pa to point 19 £36,041 pa Contract: Full time, term time only Opportunity for an exceptional candidate to support the Principal and play a pivotal role in the smooth running of the school. Ark Pioneer, a non-selective secondary school, delivers a standard of education matching the very best schools in the country. Our vision is that every pupil leaves Ark Pioneer with real options, whether embarking on the university course of their choice, apprenticeship or employment that leads them to their chosen career. What's special about this role? This role is ideal for a highly organised, proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is excited about supporting senior leadership at the highest level. As Principal's PA, you will play a central role in ensuring the effectiveness of the Principal's work, managing complex schedules, coordinating key projects, and supporting the strategic priorities of the school. You will be at the heart of the organisation, helping to drive efficiency and excellence across all areas. Who are we looking for? Across school life, we embed high aspirations and a growth mindset in all of our pupils. We believe that every single child who joins us has the potential to be knowledgeable, articulate and successful, and it's important this resonates with all candidates. The successful candidate will be highly professional, discreet, and an excellent communicator, with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. You will be confident working with senior stakeholders and capable of handling sensitive information with integrity and care. Why will you love our school? There are lots of reasons! We're lucky to be based in a brand-new building with top class facilities. We serve a wonderfully diverse community - we are non-denominational, mixed gender and two fifths of our pupils receive pupil premium funding. We're led by our values - Aim High, Have Integrity, Be Kind and Model Determination and our team truly unite behind our vision. Curriculum is incredibly important to us and we've planned backwards from university readiness to give our pupils the very best in every subject discipline. Our team say: 'All staff are incredibly supportive and positive and it is a great environment to work in'. Read more about our school here What are the benefits of working with Ark? We are lucky to be part of the Ark network of schools. Ark offers bespoke professional development to all team members. Joining our network opens a breadth of opportunities - many of our team have taken on leadership roles progressing from one of our sister schools. Ark employees have benefits including everything from shopping discounts to a supportive and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme. In short, you won't find a better network of schools to join! Read more about Ark here Would you like to find out more? If you'd like to speak to our HR and Office Manager, Chloe Conces about this role please email her - Safeguarding Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark's safer recruitment process, click here.

We're looking for an Assistant Design Manager to join our Assured Delivery team based in Nationwide (Manchester/Birmingham/London). We believe in building teams around our people, rather than squeezing people into our teams, and we want to help you carve out a role in which you'll grow and thrive for many years to come. We offer market-leading development opportunities, supporting our graduates through the early stages of their careers, enabling our people to become professionally qualified, providing management training and qualifications, and supporting ongoing technical development throughout our people's careers., we actively promote, so you can keep pushing and stretching yourself. Location: Nationwide (Manchester / Birmingham / London) - remote working available, with occasional travel to the office required. Hours: 42 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us. We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. What will you be responsible for? As an Assistant Design Manager, you'll be working within the Assured Delivery team, supporting them in delivering safe, efficient, and compliant infrastructure projects. You'll work alongside experienced Design Managers, supporting the coordination of multi-disciplinary design teams whilst gaining the skills and confidence to progress into a full Design Manager role. Whether you're supporting smaller work packages independently or contributing to larger, more complex schemes, you'll play a key role in ensuring our designs are safe, compliant, and ready for construction. Your day-to-day will include: Managing design processes for allocated projects or work packages, coordinating inputs from multi-disciplinary teams including civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering Supporting design reviews and technical assurance to ensure solutions are safe, compliant, and buildable Acting as the primary point of contact for routine design coordination, maintaining clear communication with clients, consultants, and construction teams Ensuring design progress aligns with project programmes and implementing BIM Execution Plans as required Contributing to innovation, value engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives across projects What are we looking for? This role of Assistant Design Manager is great for you if: You have a degree (or equivalent experience) in an engineering discipline such as civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering You have experience supporting or managing design activities on complex engineering or construction projects You understand design management processes, multi-disciplinary coordination, and CDM 2015 requirements You possess strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across teams and stakeholders You're comfortable with design and document management systems such as AutoCAD or BIM environments, and hold a full UK driving licence Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to . Matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, Life Assurance, Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, Discounts on go-to brands, Free Heath and wellbeing services, Training and development schemes, Electric Vehicle Leasing, Paid volunteering leave.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Make an impact in one of the UK's largest Indirect Tax teams Our Indirect Tax business continues to grow at a rapid pace. Indirect Taxes raise significant revenues for governments globally and gain increasing focus from tax authorities, the media and the public. For you it's the chance to hone your service skills with interesting and complex assignments to help businesses of all sizes succeed. Our Indirect Tax business continues to grow at a rapid pace. Indirect Taxes raise significant revenues for governments globally and gain increasing focus from tax authorities, the media and the public. For you it's the chance to hone your client service skills with interesting and complex assignments to help clients of all sizes succeed. The team comprises a mix of 'home-grown' (including at partner level) and externally recruited talent. This strength and diversity of knowledge creates an environment where our team can bring fresh thinking and a varied perspective to every project, enabling us to deliver creative, commercial and robust solutions for our clients. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. As a Tax Manager, you'll be joining a high performing VAT team who provide services to a diverse portfolio. These include household names, global multinationals and fast paced privately owned businesses. You'll deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio including control of billings and cash collection within the firms' criteria and liaising with HMRC. You'll develop business and seek opportunities to ensure the continued growth of the team. This role is a key one and will work in close partnership with our Partners & Directors. You'll be someone with Significant understanding of and previous experience within UK VAT. In-depth knowledge of recent key updates and areas of focus in the area of VAT Ability to manage a large and varied portfolio Ability and desire to actively seek opportunities for further work Experience of dealing directly with HMRC Experience of dealing with client senior management and key stakeholders Educated to degree level. CTA qualified or equivalent an advantage You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Make an impact in one of the UK's largest Indirect Tax teams Our Indirect Tax business continues to grow at a rapid pace. Indirect Taxes raise significant revenues for governments globally and gain increasing focus from tax authorities, the media and the public. For you it's the chance to hone your service skills with interesting and complex assignments to help businesses of all sizes succeed. Our Indirect Tax business continues to grow at a rapid pace. Indirect Taxes raise significant revenues for governments globally and gain increasing focus from tax authorities, the media and the public. For you it's the chance to hone your client service skills with interesting and complex assignments to help clients of all sizes succeed. The team comprises a mix of 'home-grown' (including at partner level) and externally recruited talent. This strength and diversity of knowledge creates an environment where our team can bring fresh thinking and a varied perspective to every project, enabling us to deliver creative, commercial and robust solutions for our clients. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. As a Tax Manager, you'll be joining a high performing VAT team who provide services to a diverse portfolio. These include household names, global multinationals and fast paced privately owned businesses. You'll deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio including control of billings and cash collection within the firms' criteria and liaising with HMRC. You'll develop business and seek opportunities to ensure the continued growth of the team. This role is a key one and will work in close partnership with our Partners & Directors. You'll be someone with Significant understanding of and previous experience within UK VAT. In-depth knowledge of recent key updates and areas of focus in the area of VAT Ability to manage a large and varied portfolio Ability and desire to actively seek opportunities for further work Experience of dealing directly with HMRC Experience of dealing with client senior management and key stakeholders Educated to degree level. CTA qualified or equivalent an advantage You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Make an impact in one of the UK's largest Indirect Tax teams Our Indirect Tax business continues to grow at a rapid pace. Indirect Taxes raise significant revenues for governments globally and gain increasing focus from tax authorities, the media and the public. For you it's the chance to hone your service skills with interesting and complex assignments to help businesses of all sizes succeed. Our Indirect Tax business continues to grow at a rapid pace. Indirect Taxes raise significant revenues for governments globally and gain increasing focus from tax authorities, the media and the public. For you it's the chance to hone your client service skills with interesting and complex assignments to help clients of all sizes succeed. The team comprises a mix of 'home-grown' (including at partner level) and externally recruited talent. This strength and diversity of knowledge creates an environment where our team can bring fresh thinking and a varied perspective to every project, enabling us to deliver creative, commercial and robust solutions for our clients. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. As a Tax Manager, you'll be joining a high performing VAT team who provide services to a diverse portfolio. These include household names, global multinationals and fast paced privately owned businesses. You'll deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio including control of billings and cash collection within the firms' criteria and liaising with HMRC. You'll develop business and seek opportunities to ensure the continued growth of the team. This role is a key one and will work in close partnership with our Partners & Directors. You'll be someone with Significant understanding of and previous experience within UK VAT. In-depth knowledge of recent key updates and areas of focus in the area of VAT Ability to manage a large and varied portfolio Ability and desire to actively seek opportunities for further work Experience of dealing directly with HMRC Experience of dealing with client senior management and key stakeholders Educated to degree level. CTA qualified or equivalent an advantage You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.