Job title: Head of Finance & Business Services Reports to: Director of Operations Salary: In the region of £39,000. Flexible based on experience and qualifications Location: Hybrid Hours: Full time 37.5 hours over 5 days Objective: 2wish exists to provide support to anyone affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under. Aims: Ensure every Emergency Department and Critical Care unit has a suitable bereavement suite Ensure that bereavement boxes are available at each of these hospitals Ensure that immediate bereavement support is available for all affected by the sudden death of a child or young person Provide a professional counselling service and other therapies for those affected by the sudden death of a child or young person Provide support to individuals who witness the sudden death of a child or young person Provide support and training to professionals from any sector who may be affected by the sudden death of a child or young person To advocate and campaign on behalf of suddenly bereaved families 2wish Cymru and 2wish: 2wish has been established since 2012 and has since grown from strength to strength. During this time, we have worked tirelessly to embed our service and ensure that the offer of support is made at the point of death. We offer an immediate, consistent, high-quality and compassionate service to all individuals affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under. We work in partnership with professionals who refer into the charity on behalf of families, so they don t have to trawl through the internet for an organisation who may, or may not, be able to support. We provide immediate, and ongoing, support and are here for as long as our families need us. We were founded as a Welsh organisation providing immediate casework support, as well as ongoing aftercare services including counselling, alternative therapies, play therapy, support groups, support events and a respite cottage. In January 2024, we expanded into phase one England, namely Cheshire, Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and Somerset. And in July 2025 we expanded into phase two England, namely Merseyside, Devon and Cornwall, Wiltshire, Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Context of role: The Headof Finance & Business Services will be a key member of the senior leadership team, responsible for ensuring the charity is financially sustainable, legally compliant and operationally efficient. This role provides strategic oversight of finance, governance, HR, IT, facilities, risk management, and business administration, enabling the charity to deliver its mission effectively and responsibly. Line management responsibilities, including Business Services Officer and Finance and Administration Officer. Key responsibilities: Strategic Leadership Act as a senior advisor to the CEO and Board of Trustees on financial strategy, organisational performance, risk, and governance. Lead on the development and implementation of long-term financial plans, budgets, and business services strategies. Contribute to organisational planning, change management, and culture-building across the charity. Financial Management Oversee all aspects of financial management, including grants and foundations, forecasting, management accounts, statutory accounts, and cashflow. Ensure accurate financial reporting in compliance within the Charity SORP, and relevant regulatory frameworks. Lead on financial risk management, reserve s policy, investment planning, and financial controls. Oversee payroll, pension administration, procurement, and contract management. Support fundraising colleagues with financial modelling, grant budgets, and reporting to funders. Business Services Oversight Lead and develop the business services function, which include IT, facilities, data protection and health & safety. Oversee HR policies, employee relations, recruitment processes, and wellbeing initiatives with the support of our HR consultants. Ensure reliable IT systems, digital security, and effective use of Microsoft 365 and organisational software with the support of our IT consultants ITCS. Manage the Business Services Officer who oversees office facilities, leases, equipment, and supplier relationships. Hold line management responsibilities for our Business Services Officer and Finance and Administration Officer. Leadership and People Management Provide inspirational leadership to finance and business services staff. Support a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, compassion, and teamwork. Champion organisational values, equity, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of operations General: To be responsible for organising own work agenda, time management and administration. To adhere to all company policies and procedures including Safeguarding, Confidentiality, Health and Safety and Lone Working; and to be proactive in implementing new safe working practices as appropriate. To attend weekend and evening community events in support of the charity as necessary. Participate as and when required in team meetings and one-to-one meetings, and undertake, as appropriate, courses/training/other developmental activities, which is relevant to the role. It is the nature of the work that tasks and responsibilities are in may circumstances unpredictable and varied. All employees are therefore expected to work in a flexible way and tasks, which are not specifically covered in their job description may have to be undertaken. You will be subject to performance review, which will incorporate a review of the above duties and performance over the period. This role is subject to a DBS check. Person specification: Essential Fully or part qualified in accountancy or qualified by experience (QBE). Proven financial leadership experience within the third sector or a, challenging values-driven organisation. Strong understanding of charity finance, including SORP, restricted/unrestricted, designated funds, grant applications and reporting. Experience of managing governance, risk, compliance, and business administrative functions. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills. Ability to work collaboratively whilst providing strong challenge and professional insight. Demonstrable commitment to the mission and values of 2wish. Assist with compliance of the Equality Act, Employment Rights Act / Bill & General Data Protection Regulations. Desirable Experience supporting or working alongside a Board of Trustees. Experience leading digital transformation or implementing new systems. Understanding bereavement-support environments What we do for you: Contract type: Permanent Hours: Normal office hours are 9am 5pm, Monday to Friday, although alternative hours may be worked with line manager agreement. Work outside office hours may sometimes be necessary and will be compensated for by time off in lieu. Annual leave: 28 days plus bank holidays. Annual leave steadily increases after five years of service. Annual leave and statutory holidays are calculated on a pro rata basis where applicable. Pension: 2wish operate a contributory pension scheme. 2wish will auto-enrol you into the scheme in accordance with it s auto-enrolment obligations. Full details of the scheme will be provided to you once you are enrolled, including the minimum level of contributions that you will be required to make during your membership (current contributions employer 3% and employee 5%). Mileage: A fixed rate allowance is payable for agreed mileage undertaken on 2wish business in a private vehicle, over and above your usual journey to your workplace/s. Additional benefits for our employees: An Employee Assistance Programme, including wellbeing support Free parking on 2wish premises Free branded 2wish clothing An extra annual leave day on your birthday Incremental increase in holiday entitlement based on length of service Paid sick leave Discounts for personal purchases on 2wish Merchandise Discounted tickets to UK 2wish events for staff and family Extra holiday entitlement when taking part in 2wish overseas events Company mobile phone for performance of duties Tools/equipment required for the performance of duties Reimbursement of work expenses Bright Exchange employee discounts Auto-enrolment into company contributory pension scheme after 3 months service How to apply: Please return a CV and covering letter, or a CV and two-minute video,. Closing date: Friday 3rd April 2026 Thank you very much for your interest in the role. Please note, if you do not hear from us within ten working days of the closing date, you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Mar 11, 2026
Full time
Job title: Head of Finance & Business Services Reports to: Director of Operations Salary: In the region of £39,000. Flexible based on experience and qualifications Location: Hybrid Hours: Full time 37.5 hours over 5 days Objective: 2wish exists to provide support to anyone affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under. Aims: Ensure every Emergency Department and Critical Care unit has a suitable bereavement suite Ensure that bereavement boxes are available at each of these hospitals Ensure that immediate bereavement support is available for all affected by the sudden death of a child or young person Provide a professional counselling service and other therapies for those affected by the sudden death of a child or young person Provide support to individuals who witness the sudden death of a child or young person Provide support and training to professionals from any sector who may be affected by the sudden death of a child or young person To advocate and campaign on behalf of suddenly bereaved families 2wish Cymru and 2wish: 2wish has been established since 2012 and has since grown from strength to strength. During this time, we have worked tirelessly to embed our service and ensure that the offer of support is made at the point of death. We offer an immediate, consistent, high-quality and compassionate service to all individuals affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under. We work in partnership with professionals who refer into the charity on behalf of families, so they don t have to trawl through the internet for an organisation who may, or may not, be able to support. We provide immediate, and ongoing, support and are here for as long as our families need us. We were founded as a Welsh organisation providing immediate casework support, as well as ongoing aftercare services including counselling, alternative therapies, play therapy, support groups, support events and a respite cottage. In January 2024, we expanded into phase one England, namely Cheshire, Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and Somerset. And in July 2025 we expanded into phase two England, namely Merseyside, Devon and Cornwall, Wiltshire, Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Context of role: The Headof Finance & Business Services will be a key member of the senior leadership team, responsible for ensuring the charity is financially sustainable, legally compliant and operationally efficient. This role provides strategic oversight of finance, governance, HR, IT, facilities, risk management, and business administration, enabling the charity to deliver its mission effectively and responsibly. Line management responsibilities, including Business Services Officer and Finance and Administration Officer. Key responsibilities: Strategic Leadership Act as a senior advisor to the CEO and Board of Trustees on financial strategy, organisational performance, risk, and governance. Lead on the development and implementation of long-term financial plans, budgets, and business services strategies. Contribute to organisational planning, change management, and culture-building across the charity. Financial Management Oversee all aspects of financial management, including grants and foundations, forecasting, management accounts, statutory accounts, and cashflow. Ensure accurate financial reporting in compliance within the Charity SORP, and relevant regulatory frameworks. Lead on financial risk management, reserve s policy, investment planning, and financial controls. Oversee payroll, pension administration, procurement, and contract management. Support fundraising colleagues with financial modelling, grant budgets, and reporting to funders. Business Services Oversight Lead and develop the business services function, which include IT, facilities, data protection and health & safety. Oversee HR policies, employee relations, recruitment processes, and wellbeing initiatives with the support of our HR consultants. Ensure reliable IT systems, digital security, and effective use of Microsoft 365 and organisational software with the support of our IT consultants ITCS. Manage the Business Services Officer who oversees office facilities, leases, equipment, and supplier relationships. Hold line management responsibilities for our Business Services Officer and Finance and Administration Officer. Leadership and People Management Provide inspirational leadership to finance and business services staff. Support a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, compassion, and teamwork. Champion organisational values, equity, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of operations General: To be responsible for organising own work agenda, time management and administration. To adhere to all company policies and procedures including Safeguarding, Confidentiality, Health and Safety and Lone Working; and to be proactive in implementing new safe working practices as appropriate. To attend weekend and evening community events in support of the charity as necessary. Participate as and when required in team meetings and one-to-one meetings, and undertake, as appropriate, courses/training/other developmental activities, which is relevant to the role. It is the nature of the work that tasks and responsibilities are in may circumstances unpredictable and varied. All employees are therefore expected to work in a flexible way and tasks, which are not specifically covered in their job description may have to be undertaken. You will be subject to performance review, which will incorporate a review of the above duties and performance over the period. This role is subject to a DBS check. Person specification: Essential Fully or part qualified in accountancy or qualified by experience (QBE). Proven financial leadership experience within the third sector or a, challenging values-driven organisation. Strong understanding of charity finance, including SORP, restricted/unrestricted, designated funds, grant applications and reporting. Experience of managing governance, risk, compliance, and business administrative functions. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills. Ability to work collaboratively whilst providing strong challenge and professional insight. Demonstrable commitment to the mission and values of 2wish. Assist with compliance of the Equality Act, Employment Rights Act / Bill & General Data Protection Regulations. Desirable Experience supporting or working alongside a Board of Trustees. Experience leading digital transformation or implementing new systems. Understanding bereavement-support environments What we do for you: Contract type: Permanent Hours: Normal office hours are 9am 5pm, Monday to Friday, although alternative hours may be worked with line manager agreement. Work outside office hours may sometimes be necessary and will be compensated for by time off in lieu. Annual leave: 28 days plus bank holidays. Annual leave steadily increases after five years of service. Annual leave and statutory holidays are calculated on a pro rata basis where applicable. Pension: 2wish operate a contributory pension scheme. 2wish will auto-enrol you into the scheme in accordance with it s auto-enrolment obligations. Full details of the scheme will be provided to you once you are enrolled, including the minimum level of contributions that you will be required to make during your membership (current contributions employer 3% and employee 5%). Mileage: A fixed rate allowance is payable for agreed mileage undertaken on 2wish business in a private vehicle, over and above your usual journey to your workplace/s. Additional benefits for our employees: An Employee Assistance Programme, including wellbeing support Free parking on 2wish premises Free branded 2wish clothing An extra annual leave day on your birthday Incremental increase in holiday entitlement based on length of service Paid sick leave Discounts for personal purchases on 2wish Merchandise Discounted tickets to UK 2wish events for staff and family Extra holiday entitlement when taking part in 2wish overseas events Company mobile phone for performance of duties Tools/equipment required for the performance of duties Reimbursement of work expenses Bright Exchange employee discounts Auto-enrolment into company contributory pension scheme after 3 months service How to apply: Please return a CV and covering letter, or a CV and two-minute video,. Closing date: Friday 3rd April 2026 Thank you very much for your interest in the role. Please note, if you do not hear from us within ten working days of the closing date, you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust Consultant Psychiatrist The closing date is 05 March 2026 An opportunity has arisen for a full time Consultant Psychiatrist to work in the Crisis Resolution/Home Treatment Team. The team is based at the Crisis Care Centre at Harplands Hospital in Stoke. The team consists of managers, prescribers, and clinicians that gatekeep admission to Harplands Hospital and offer alternatives to admission. There is also a speciality doctor that provides support to the team and a support time and recovery team. The role will consist of 10 PAs as a Consultant Psychiatrist; these PAs can be increased or decreased depending on preference. The post holder would work closely with the acute care Consultants and within the Acute and Urgent Care directorate. The successful candidate must be passionate about alternatives to hospital admission and early facilitated discharge from hospital. Main duties of the job Contribute to specialist mental health assessment for patients, including previous history, assessment of mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, substance misuse, psychosocial factors, risk to self and others. Provide a diagnosis and a clinical formulation. The formulation includes presenting problem and predisposing, precipitating, perpetuating and protective factors as appropriate. Where a complete assessment is not in place, a working diagnosis and a preliminary formulation will be devised. Regular participation in multidisciplinary team meetings. Supervision of junior medical staff. Liaison with Community Mental Health Teams through the Care Programme Approach. Involvement in care planning, diagnosis and treatment that is up to date, evidence based including prescribing. Offer evidence based pharmacological and psychological interventions. Perform capacity/competence assessments. Good working relationships with agencies including local primary care services. Attend team meetings and support service development initiatives, providing clinical leadership/governance. While primarily responsible for delivering a quality clinical service, the consultant psychiatrist is expected to be actively involved in the strategic development of the team and broader services. About us As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care. We pride ourselves on ensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working. We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first "carbon net zero" national health system by 2045. As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike. For 2024/2025, we have launched our "Proud to be Green" engagement campaign which is aligned to the targets set out in our Green Plan. As a Trust, you can be assured that we will commit to supporting you in working towards our net zero ambitions. The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities. Job responsibilities To manage, appraise and provide professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed between consultant colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Trusts personnel policies and procedure. This may include assessing competences under the Modernising Medical Careers framework. To ensure that junior medical staff working with the post holder operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive compliant. To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients. To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively, and submit this promptly to the Information Department. To participate in service and business planning activity for the locality and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service. To participate in annual appraisal for consultants. To attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme. To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval, and to abide by professional codes of conduct. To participate annually in a job plan review with the clinical manager, which will include consultation with a relevant manager in order to ensure that the post is developed to take into account changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation. To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management. To comply with the Trusts agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financial management of the service and support the medical director and other managers in preparing plans for services. To ensure that the Trust Policies and Procedures regarding data security are adhered to, and that staff are aware of their obligations under these policies. Operate with due regard to personal and procedural safety processes within the environment. Enter all clinical records into Lorenzo (Electronic Patient Record). Person Specification Qualifications MB BS or equivalent medical qualification. Experience Excellent knowledge in speciality. Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty. Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others. Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust
Mar 07, 2026
Full time
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust Consultant Psychiatrist The closing date is 05 March 2026 An opportunity has arisen for a full time Consultant Psychiatrist to work in the Crisis Resolution/Home Treatment Team. The team is based at the Crisis Care Centre at Harplands Hospital in Stoke. The team consists of managers, prescribers, and clinicians that gatekeep admission to Harplands Hospital and offer alternatives to admission. There is also a speciality doctor that provides support to the team and a support time and recovery team. The role will consist of 10 PAs as a Consultant Psychiatrist; these PAs can be increased or decreased depending on preference. The post holder would work closely with the acute care Consultants and within the Acute and Urgent Care directorate. The successful candidate must be passionate about alternatives to hospital admission and early facilitated discharge from hospital. Main duties of the job Contribute to specialist mental health assessment for patients, including previous history, assessment of mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, substance misuse, psychosocial factors, risk to self and others. Provide a diagnosis and a clinical formulation. The formulation includes presenting problem and predisposing, precipitating, perpetuating and protective factors as appropriate. Where a complete assessment is not in place, a working diagnosis and a preliminary formulation will be devised. Regular participation in multidisciplinary team meetings. Supervision of junior medical staff. Liaison with Community Mental Health Teams through the Care Programme Approach. Involvement in care planning, diagnosis and treatment that is up to date, evidence based including prescribing. Offer evidence based pharmacological and psychological interventions. Perform capacity/competence assessments. Good working relationships with agencies including local primary care services. Attend team meetings and support service development initiatives, providing clinical leadership/governance. While primarily responsible for delivering a quality clinical service, the consultant psychiatrist is expected to be actively involved in the strategic development of the team and broader services. About us As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care. We pride ourselves on ensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working. We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first "carbon net zero" national health system by 2045. As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike. For 2024/2025, we have launched our "Proud to be Green" engagement campaign which is aligned to the targets set out in our Green Plan. As a Trust, you can be assured that we will commit to supporting you in working towards our net zero ambitions. The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities. Job responsibilities To manage, appraise and provide professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed between consultant colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Trusts personnel policies and procedure. This may include assessing competences under the Modernising Medical Careers framework. To ensure that junior medical staff working with the post holder operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive compliant. To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients. To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively, and submit this promptly to the Information Department. To participate in service and business planning activity for the locality and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service. To participate in annual appraisal for consultants. To attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme. To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval, and to abide by professional codes of conduct. To participate annually in a job plan review with the clinical manager, which will include consultation with a relevant manager in order to ensure that the post is developed to take into account changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation. To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management. To comply with the Trusts agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financial management of the service and support the medical director and other managers in preparing plans for services. To ensure that the Trust Policies and Procedures regarding data security are adhered to, and that staff are aware of their obligations under these policies. Operate with due regard to personal and procedural safety processes within the environment. Enter all clinical records into Lorenzo (Electronic Patient Record). Person Specification Qualifications MB BS or equivalent medical qualification. Experience Excellent knowledge in speciality. Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty. Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others. Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust
Job type: Permanent, full-time (with flexible working options available) Job location: Edinburgh (Hybrid) Direct reports: None We are seeking a Principal Consultant with significant Financial Services experience to lead the design and delivery of complex technology- and AI-enabled client engagements focused on improving processes and customer experiences. This is not about incremental improvement or building faster horses - it's about helping our clients engage with the art of the possible, guiding them through the policy, process, business, and technology changes needed to realise genuine commercial impact. This is a senior, client-facing role suited to someone with 8+ years' experience in consulting or impact-led transformation. You must be comfortable operating with senior stakeholders, shaping solutions, and taking accountability for both delivery and commercial outcomes. As Principal Consultant, you will play a key role in bridging user and business needs with implementable technology capabilities (including data, automation, and AI), coordinating delivery across internal teams - including human-centred designers - and multiple external technology partners. The role combines advisory, delivery leadership, and commercial responsibility. This role is based in our Edinburgh office, with an expectation of regular in-office presence to support collaboration with colleagues and clients. Key responsibilities Client & Stakeholder Management Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders (Director / VP / C-suite level). Act as primary point of contact for clients, owning day-to-day engagement management and senior-level escalations. Lead workshops and stakeholder discussions to understand client challenges, strategic objectives, and regulatory constraints. Help clients see beyond current-state limitations to engage with what's genuinely possible with available technology. Provide clear, confident advice and challenge clients constructively to achieve better outcomes. Lead the definition and design of the business target-state that reimagine how work gets done - not just optimise existing processes. Help clients understand the art of the possible, translating existing and emerging technology capabilities into practical opportunities for their business. Work closely with human-centred designers and client subject matter experts to fundamentally rethink customer and colleague experiences. Navigate and shape end-to-end change across policy, process, organisation, and technology. Build compelling business cases that articulate genuine commercial impact, including (but not limited to) efficiency savings. Develop target operating models, roadmaps, and delivery plans that connect vision to value realisation. Delivery Leadership Plan, manage, and oversee end-to-end delivery, ensuring scope, time, cost, quality, and risk objectives are met. Coordinate and integrate the work of multiple technology vendors alongside internal design and delivery teams. Guide clients through the interconnected policy, process, and technology changes required to realise benefits. Take accountability for delivery outcomes across multiple workstreams and delivery teams. Establish and maintain effective delivery governance, reporting, and controls. Proactively identify delivery risks and issues, driving mitigation and resolution. Lead technology- and AI-enabled delivery teams, ensuring solutions are implemented responsibly and effectively whilst prioritising business outcomes. Take commercial accountability for client engagements, including budget ownership, forecasting, and margin management. Develop and manage engagement financial plans, ensuring delivery remains within agreed commercial parameters. Monitor financial performance throughout the engagement lifecycle and proactively manage risks to revenue, cost, and margin. Work closely with finance and leadership teams to provide accurate financial reporting and forward-looking forecasts. Manage contract scope, change control, and commercial discussions with clients and delivery partners. Lead, mentor, and manage teams of consultants, including both permanent staff and contractors. Set clear objectives, expectations, and delivery standards for team members. Support the development, coaching, and performance management of junior consultants Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance team culture. Manage and coordinate multiple third-party technology vendors across concurrent workstreams. Ensure effective collaboration between internal human-centred design teams and external technology partners. Hold partners accountable for delivery commitments, outcomes, and quality standards. Manage commercial and delivery relationships to ensure successful project outcomes. Business Development & Account Growth Support and, where appropriate, lead proposal development, bids, and responses to client opportunities. Identify and shape opportunities for follow-on work and account growth within existing clients. Work with account leads and leadership to develop account strategies and long term growth plans. Contribute to compelling value propositions, solution approaches, and pricing models. Build and maintain strong internal and external networks to support business development. Apply deep knowledge of Financial Services domains (e.g. banking, insurance, wealth, capital markets, payments, or regulatory change). Understand FS regulatory environments, risk, compliance, and governance requirements. Use industry knowledge to provide informed, pragmatic advice and shape credible delivery approaches. Who we're looking for Required experience & skills 8+ years' professional experience in consulting, advisory, or technology enabled organisations. Prior consulting experience, ideally within a Big 4 consultancy. Significant experience delivering projects within the Financial Services sector. Proven ability to help clients think beyond incremental improvement to genuine transformation. Experience designing and delivering systemic solutions that span policy, process, organisational, and technology change. Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple technology vendors and integrate their work with internal delivery teams. Strong experience planning and managing project delivery across multi-disciplinary teams, including human-centred designers. Proven experience managing senior stakeholders and executive level clients. Experience leading and managing teams of consultants, including contractors. Strong commercial acumen, including budget ownership, forecasting, and margin management. Solid understanding of modern technology, data, automation, and AI as enablers of fundamental business change. Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills. Experience delivering large scale transformation, digital, or regulatory programmes in Financial Services or with Private Equity. Exposure to agile, waterfall, or hybrid delivery methodologies. Experience working on AI, data, cloud, or automation led initiatives. Experience contributing to sales, proposals, or account growth activities. What we offer Edinburgh based with flexible working Office on Edinburgh's prettiest and most Instagrammed street Company pension scheme Death in service cover Private medical insurance Electric Vehicle scheme Annual Team Trip Loads of lovely snacks (both healthy and indulgent) when you're in the office Be sure to tell us a little about yourself, why you want to work at Nile, and the type of challenges you're passionate about. Like a cover letter, but a little less formal. We promise to get back to you. (P.S. No recruiters, please.) We encourage applications from a variety of backgrounds, ethnicities, religions, ages, gender identities, sexual orientations and all abilities. Nile cares deeply about building a better business that supports equality and diversity; not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger. A quick note on eligibility: we aren't able to provide visa sponsorship for this role, so you'll need to have the right to work in the UK to apply.
Mar 02, 2026
Full time
Job type: Permanent, full-time (with flexible working options available) Job location: Edinburgh (Hybrid) Direct reports: None We are seeking a Principal Consultant with significant Financial Services experience to lead the design and delivery of complex technology- and AI-enabled client engagements focused on improving processes and customer experiences. This is not about incremental improvement or building faster horses - it's about helping our clients engage with the art of the possible, guiding them through the policy, process, business, and technology changes needed to realise genuine commercial impact. This is a senior, client-facing role suited to someone with 8+ years' experience in consulting or impact-led transformation. You must be comfortable operating with senior stakeholders, shaping solutions, and taking accountability for both delivery and commercial outcomes. As Principal Consultant, you will play a key role in bridging user and business needs with implementable technology capabilities (including data, automation, and AI), coordinating delivery across internal teams - including human-centred designers - and multiple external technology partners. The role combines advisory, delivery leadership, and commercial responsibility. This role is based in our Edinburgh office, with an expectation of regular in-office presence to support collaboration with colleagues and clients. Key responsibilities Client & Stakeholder Management Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders (Director / VP / C-suite level). Act as primary point of contact for clients, owning day-to-day engagement management and senior-level escalations. Lead workshops and stakeholder discussions to understand client challenges, strategic objectives, and regulatory constraints. Help clients see beyond current-state limitations to engage with what's genuinely possible with available technology. Provide clear, confident advice and challenge clients constructively to achieve better outcomes. Lead the definition and design of the business target-state that reimagine how work gets done - not just optimise existing processes. Help clients understand the art of the possible, translating existing and emerging technology capabilities into practical opportunities for their business. Work closely with human-centred designers and client subject matter experts to fundamentally rethink customer and colleague experiences. Navigate and shape end-to-end change across policy, process, organisation, and technology. Build compelling business cases that articulate genuine commercial impact, including (but not limited to) efficiency savings. Develop target operating models, roadmaps, and delivery plans that connect vision to value realisation. Delivery Leadership Plan, manage, and oversee end-to-end delivery, ensuring scope, time, cost, quality, and risk objectives are met. Coordinate and integrate the work of multiple technology vendors alongside internal design and delivery teams. Guide clients through the interconnected policy, process, and technology changes required to realise benefits. Take accountability for delivery outcomes across multiple workstreams and delivery teams. Establish and maintain effective delivery governance, reporting, and controls. Proactively identify delivery risks and issues, driving mitigation and resolution. Lead technology- and AI-enabled delivery teams, ensuring solutions are implemented responsibly and effectively whilst prioritising business outcomes. Take commercial accountability for client engagements, including budget ownership, forecasting, and margin management. Develop and manage engagement financial plans, ensuring delivery remains within agreed commercial parameters. Monitor financial performance throughout the engagement lifecycle and proactively manage risks to revenue, cost, and margin. Work closely with finance and leadership teams to provide accurate financial reporting and forward-looking forecasts. Manage contract scope, change control, and commercial discussions with clients and delivery partners. Lead, mentor, and manage teams of consultants, including both permanent staff and contractors. Set clear objectives, expectations, and delivery standards for team members. Support the development, coaching, and performance management of junior consultants Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance team culture. Manage and coordinate multiple third-party technology vendors across concurrent workstreams. Ensure effective collaboration between internal human-centred design teams and external technology partners. Hold partners accountable for delivery commitments, outcomes, and quality standards. Manage commercial and delivery relationships to ensure successful project outcomes. Business Development & Account Growth Support and, where appropriate, lead proposal development, bids, and responses to client opportunities. Identify and shape opportunities for follow-on work and account growth within existing clients. Work with account leads and leadership to develop account strategies and long term growth plans. Contribute to compelling value propositions, solution approaches, and pricing models. Build and maintain strong internal and external networks to support business development. Apply deep knowledge of Financial Services domains (e.g. banking, insurance, wealth, capital markets, payments, or regulatory change). Understand FS regulatory environments, risk, compliance, and governance requirements. Use industry knowledge to provide informed, pragmatic advice and shape credible delivery approaches. Who we're looking for Required experience & skills 8+ years' professional experience in consulting, advisory, or technology enabled organisations. Prior consulting experience, ideally within a Big 4 consultancy. Significant experience delivering projects within the Financial Services sector. Proven ability to help clients think beyond incremental improvement to genuine transformation. Experience designing and delivering systemic solutions that span policy, process, organisational, and technology change. Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple technology vendors and integrate their work with internal delivery teams. Strong experience planning and managing project delivery across multi-disciplinary teams, including human-centred designers. Proven experience managing senior stakeholders and executive level clients. Experience leading and managing teams of consultants, including contractors. Strong commercial acumen, including budget ownership, forecasting, and margin management. Solid understanding of modern technology, data, automation, and AI as enablers of fundamental business change. Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills. Experience delivering large scale transformation, digital, or regulatory programmes in Financial Services or with Private Equity. Exposure to agile, waterfall, or hybrid delivery methodologies. Experience working on AI, data, cloud, or automation led initiatives. Experience contributing to sales, proposals, or account growth activities. What we offer Edinburgh based with flexible working Office on Edinburgh's prettiest and most Instagrammed street Company pension scheme Death in service cover Private medical insurance Electric Vehicle scheme Annual Team Trip Loads of lovely snacks (both healthy and indulgent) when you're in the office Be sure to tell us a little about yourself, why you want to work at Nile, and the type of challenges you're passionate about. Like a cover letter, but a little less formal. We promise to get back to you. (P.S. No recruiters, please.) We encourage applications from a variety of backgrounds, ethnicities, religions, ages, gender identities, sexual orientations and all abilities. Nile cares deeply about building a better business that supports equality and diversity; not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger. A quick note on eligibility: we aren't able to provide visa sponsorship for this role, so you'll need to have the right to work in the UK to apply.
Eque2 is the UK's leading provider of SaaS financial solutions for the construction industry. Our enterprise customers rely on EVision, our Microsoft Business Central based platform, to run complex financial, commercial, subcontract, and project processes across their businesses. We are now recruiting an Enterprise Customer Success Manager to own, develop, and grow longstanding relationships with our most valuable Strategic clients. You will play a critical role in ensuring adoption, value realisation, renewal success, and multiyear strategic alignment. If you are commercially sharp, technically confident, and passionate about helping customers achieve measurable outcomes, we'd love to meet you. Role Overview As a Strategic CSM, you are the primary executive relationship owner for a portfolio of Eque2's largest enterprise construction customers. You will work cross functionally to ensure customers realise quantifiable value, drive strong adoption of EVision, and remain strategically aligned to Eque2's solutions and roadmap. This role blends commercial acumen, technical understanding, and strategic account leadership. You will partner closely with Professional Services, Support, Technical Development, Product, Account Management, and Executive Sponsors to deliver exceptional customer outcomes. Key Responsibilities Strategic Relationship Leadership Act as the trusted advisor and strategic partner for enterprise customers. Lead regular customer meetings in person and virtually, including Monthly/Quarterly Value Reviews, Executive Business Reviews (EBRs), and annual strategic planning. Build deep relationships with C suite, finance leaders, commercial teams, project teams, and IT stakeholders. Commercial Ownership & Renewal Success Own the renewal strategy for your customer base, ensuring commercial readiness, risk mitigation, and alignment to customer goals. Identify expansion opportunities and partner with Account Management to drive long term recurring revenue. Understand customer financial cycles, contractual commitments, budgeting, and value drivers, ensuring renewals land successfully with minimal friction. Product Adoption & Technical Alignment Support customers in fully leveraging EVision (Microsoft Business Central based) by understanding their configuration, workflows, and pain points. Translate customer challenges into actionable requests for Professional Services or the Technical Development teams. Interpret technical information clearly to senior stakeholders and ensure alignment with the product roadmap. Proactively identify optimisation opportunities using product usage insights. Cross Functional Collaboration Work collaboratively with Professional Services Consultants on implementations, upgrades, and optimisation projects. Partner with Technical Developers and Product teams to resolve complex issues, elevate appropriately, and represent the voice of the customer. Contribute to Strategic Account Plans that encapsulate value delivery, KPIs, risk mitigation, renewal readiness, and multiyear growth opportunities. Outcome Focused Customer Engagement Deliver structured, predictable engagement using Eque2's Strategic Governance Model, including: Executive Business Reviews Monthly Value & Success Reviews Adoption Plans Renewal & expansion planning Ensure customers achieve clear and measurable outcomes across onboarding, adoption, optimisation, and expansion stages. Customer Success Tooling & Data Discipline Use Eque2's Customer Success technology stack (e.g., ChurnZero and CRM) to track customer health, engagement, risk, and sentiment. Maintain excellent data hygiene ensuring accurate insights for forecasting, renewals, risk identification, and reporting. Utilise customer health indicators, usage analytics, ticket trends, and milestone achievements to proactively manage accounts. Skills, Experience & Capabilities Essential Proven experience managing enterprise customers in a software environment. Strong commercial mindset, able to lead renewal negotiations, identify risks, and protect recurring revenue. Confident in technical conversations, ideally with exposure to ERP, finance systems, or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills across both C suite and operational teams. Experience working collaboratively with Account Management, Professional Services and Technical teams. Ability to understand business processes across finance, commercial, and project costing. Highly organised with a structured approach to account governance and customer engagement. Desirable Experience in the construction, contracting, or project driven industries. Familiarity with enterprise onboarding, migrations into a cloud environment, and multiphase rollout programmes. Understanding of value based frameworks such as adoption planning, outcome mapping, and health scoring. What you'll love about working at Eque2 A rapidly scaling SaaS business at the centre of digital transformation in the construction industry. A mature Customer Success function with modern tooling, governance, and executive sponsorship. Clear progression pathways, with opportunities to grow into Senior Strategic CS or Leadership roles. A supportive, collaborative culture with high standards and a strong focus on customer value. A supportive, inclusive workplace certified as a "Great Place to Work". Competitive pay and a generous benefits package including pension, private healthcare contribution, enhanced family leave and flexible working options. Eque2 is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of background.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Eque2 is the UK's leading provider of SaaS financial solutions for the construction industry. Our enterprise customers rely on EVision, our Microsoft Business Central based platform, to run complex financial, commercial, subcontract, and project processes across their businesses. We are now recruiting an Enterprise Customer Success Manager to own, develop, and grow longstanding relationships with our most valuable Strategic clients. You will play a critical role in ensuring adoption, value realisation, renewal success, and multiyear strategic alignment. If you are commercially sharp, technically confident, and passionate about helping customers achieve measurable outcomes, we'd love to meet you. Role Overview As a Strategic CSM, you are the primary executive relationship owner for a portfolio of Eque2's largest enterprise construction customers. You will work cross functionally to ensure customers realise quantifiable value, drive strong adoption of EVision, and remain strategically aligned to Eque2's solutions and roadmap. This role blends commercial acumen, technical understanding, and strategic account leadership. You will partner closely with Professional Services, Support, Technical Development, Product, Account Management, and Executive Sponsors to deliver exceptional customer outcomes. Key Responsibilities Strategic Relationship Leadership Act as the trusted advisor and strategic partner for enterprise customers. Lead regular customer meetings in person and virtually, including Monthly/Quarterly Value Reviews, Executive Business Reviews (EBRs), and annual strategic planning. Build deep relationships with C suite, finance leaders, commercial teams, project teams, and IT stakeholders. Commercial Ownership & Renewal Success Own the renewal strategy for your customer base, ensuring commercial readiness, risk mitigation, and alignment to customer goals. Identify expansion opportunities and partner with Account Management to drive long term recurring revenue. Understand customer financial cycles, contractual commitments, budgeting, and value drivers, ensuring renewals land successfully with minimal friction. Product Adoption & Technical Alignment Support customers in fully leveraging EVision (Microsoft Business Central based) by understanding their configuration, workflows, and pain points. Translate customer challenges into actionable requests for Professional Services or the Technical Development teams. Interpret technical information clearly to senior stakeholders and ensure alignment with the product roadmap. Proactively identify optimisation opportunities using product usage insights. Cross Functional Collaboration Work collaboratively with Professional Services Consultants on implementations, upgrades, and optimisation projects. Partner with Technical Developers and Product teams to resolve complex issues, elevate appropriately, and represent the voice of the customer. Contribute to Strategic Account Plans that encapsulate value delivery, KPIs, risk mitigation, renewal readiness, and multiyear growth opportunities. Outcome Focused Customer Engagement Deliver structured, predictable engagement using Eque2's Strategic Governance Model, including: Executive Business Reviews Monthly Value & Success Reviews Adoption Plans Renewal & expansion planning Ensure customers achieve clear and measurable outcomes across onboarding, adoption, optimisation, and expansion stages. Customer Success Tooling & Data Discipline Use Eque2's Customer Success technology stack (e.g., ChurnZero and CRM) to track customer health, engagement, risk, and sentiment. Maintain excellent data hygiene ensuring accurate insights for forecasting, renewals, risk identification, and reporting. Utilise customer health indicators, usage analytics, ticket trends, and milestone achievements to proactively manage accounts. Skills, Experience & Capabilities Essential Proven experience managing enterprise customers in a software environment. Strong commercial mindset, able to lead renewal negotiations, identify risks, and protect recurring revenue. Confident in technical conversations, ideally with exposure to ERP, finance systems, or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills across both C suite and operational teams. Experience working collaboratively with Account Management, Professional Services and Technical teams. Ability to understand business processes across finance, commercial, and project costing. Highly organised with a structured approach to account governance and customer engagement. Desirable Experience in the construction, contracting, or project driven industries. Familiarity with enterprise onboarding, migrations into a cloud environment, and multiphase rollout programmes. Understanding of value based frameworks such as adoption planning, outcome mapping, and health scoring. What you'll love about working at Eque2 A rapidly scaling SaaS business at the centre of digital transformation in the construction industry. A mature Customer Success function with modern tooling, governance, and executive sponsorship. Clear progression pathways, with opportunities to grow into Senior Strategic CS or Leadership roles. A supportive, collaborative culture with high standards and a strong focus on customer value. A supportive, inclusive workplace certified as a "Great Place to Work". Competitive pay and a generous benefits package including pension, private healthcare contribution, enhanced family leave and flexible working options. Eque2 is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of background.
Cost Intelligence Analyst page is loaded Cost Intelligence Analystlocations: GB.London.Nova North: GB.United Kingdom: GB.Epsom.Woodcote Grovetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-149602 Job Description OverviewBecome a vital member of our Complex Projects, Delivery Partner team, proudly taking on some of the world's most exciting and prestigious projects. Join us, and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents. It's about recognising everyone's contributions equally while delivering excellence together.When you join our practice team, you'll share our vision to be the industry's foremost capability in Estimating & Cost Advisory and always doing what's right.Enjoy a diverse and exciting workload surrounded by talented colleagues ready to lend a hand. You'll support multi-disciplinary and specialist project teams on high-profile schemes across a range of sectors, delivering high impact estimating services to a range of key clients. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career and develop our internal capabilities.We are looking to hire a Senior Consultant - Cost Intelligence to support our growing business. In Complex Projects we work across three major markets:Infrastructure (Water, Defence, Aviation, etc.)Transport (Rail, Highways, Local Authorities, etc.)Energy (Nuclear, Renewable Energy, Power, etc.) Your Role Provide robust cost intelligence that stands up under scrutiny from senior stakeholders, independent reviewers, and external assurance bodies. Analyse large and complex datasets to understand cost behaviour, variability, uncertainty, distributions, outliers, and structural drivers. Own the analytical integrity of cost intelligence outputs, ensuring conclusions reflect data quality, uncertainty, and delivery context - not convenience. Help shape how cost data is interpreted, challenged, and relied upon across senior stakeholders, programme teams, commercial teams, and assurance bodies. Support the establishment of expectations for analytical rigour, proportionality, governance, and disciplined reasoning across the Cost Intelligence community. Test assumptions, methodologies, and narratives using structured, evidence based reasoning. Work closely with cost, commercial, and programme teams to ensure analysis aligns with scope maturity, delivery context, and decision needs. Contribute to shared analytical frameworks, benchmarks, models, and standards that advance consistency and quality across major programmes. Be a technical supporter of strong data governance, provenance, lineage and quality across all cost datasets. Where appropriate, support improved automation, analytical tooling, and standardisation to increase efficiency and consistency. Explain complex analysis, uncertainty, and limitations clearly to senior, non technical audiences, helping shape better informed decisions. Confidently defend analytical conclusions when asked, including from reviewers, senior stakeholders, and subject matter experts. Apply judgement, proportionality, and clarity - avoiding false precision and prioritising insight over volume. About you Grounding in data analysis, applied mathematics, and statistical reasoning, including understanding variability, uncertainty, and confidence. Demonstrable critical thinking ability, particularly in environments where data is incomplete, biased, inconsistent, or imperfect. Some experience explaining and defending analytical outputs in high scrutiny settings where decisions have material consequences. Understanding of best practice data principles on projects, programmes and portfolios and the implications these have on analysis. Ability to transform poorly structured or uncontrolled data into reliable analytical inputs. Strong proficiency in analytical tools (Excel, Power BI, SQL; Python desirable) used in service of insight rather than reporting alone. Experience and/or understanding of working in reviewed, challenged, or audited analytical environments. Understanding of cost, commercial, capital project, or programme environments. Some familiarity with benchmarking, comparative analysis, assurance, or governance frameworks such as AACE, IPA, or Green Book. Intellectually rigorous, sceptical of weak inference and motivated by improving decision quality. Comfortable articulating clear, defensible analytical positions. Values clarity, proportionality, and disciplined reasoning over unnecessary complexity or excessive output. Reward & benefitsExplore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life. About AtkinsRéalisWe're , a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Additional information Security clearance This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis , we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Cost Intelligence Analyst page is loaded Cost Intelligence Analystlocations: GB.London.Nova North: GB.United Kingdom: GB.Epsom.Woodcote Grovetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-149602 Job Description OverviewBecome a vital member of our Complex Projects, Delivery Partner team, proudly taking on some of the world's most exciting and prestigious projects. Join us, and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents. It's about recognising everyone's contributions equally while delivering excellence together.When you join our practice team, you'll share our vision to be the industry's foremost capability in Estimating & Cost Advisory and always doing what's right.Enjoy a diverse and exciting workload surrounded by talented colleagues ready to lend a hand. You'll support multi-disciplinary and specialist project teams on high-profile schemes across a range of sectors, delivering high impact estimating services to a range of key clients. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career and develop our internal capabilities.We are looking to hire a Senior Consultant - Cost Intelligence to support our growing business. In Complex Projects we work across three major markets:Infrastructure (Water, Defence, Aviation, etc.)Transport (Rail, Highways, Local Authorities, etc.)Energy (Nuclear, Renewable Energy, Power, etc.) Your Role Provide robust cost intelligence that stands up under scrutiny from senior stakeholders, independent reviewers, and external assurance bodies. Analyse large and complex datasets to understand cost behaviour, variability, uncertainty, distributions, outliers, and structural drivers. Own the analytical integrity of cost intelligence outputs, ensuring conclusions reflect data quality, uncertainty, and delivery context - not convenience. Help shape how cost data is interpreted, challenged, and relied upon across senior stakeholders, programme teams, commercial teams, and assurance bodies. Support the establishment of expectations for analytical rigour, proportionality, governance, and disciplined reasoning across the Cost Intelligence community. Test assumptions, methodologies, and narratives using structured, evidence based reasoning. Work closely with cost, commercial, and programme teams to ensure analysis aligns with scope maturity, delivery context, and decision needs. Contribute to shared analytical frameworks, benchmarks, models, and standards that advance consistency and quality across major programmes. Be a technical supporter of strong data governance, provenance, lineage and quality across all cost datasets. Where appropriate, support improved automation, analytical tooling, and standardisation to increase efficiency and consistency. Explain complex analysis, uncertainty, and limitations clearly to senior, non technical audiences, helping shape better informed decisions. Confidently defend analytical conclusions when asked, including from reviewers, senior stakeholders, and subject matter experts. Apply judgement, proportionality, and clarity - avoiding false precision and prioritising insight over volume. About you Grounding in data analysis, applied mathematics, and statistical reasoning, including understanding variability, uncertainty, and confidence. Demonstrable critical thinking ability, particularly in environments where data is incomplete, biased, inconsistent, or imperfect. Some experience explaining and defending analytical outputs in high scrutiny settings where decisions have material consequences. Understanding of best practice data principles on projects, programmes and portfolios and the implications these have on analysis. Ability to transform poorly structured or uncontrolled data into reliable analytical inputs. Strong proficiency in analytical tools (Excel, Power BI, SQL; Python desirable) used in service of insight rather than reporting alone. Experience and/or understanding of working in reviewed, challenged, or audited analytical environments. Understanding of cost, commercial, capital project, or programme environments. Some familiarity with benchmarking, comparative analysis, assurance, or governance frameworks such as AACE, IPA, or Green Book. Intellectually rigorous, sceptical of weak inference and motivated by improving decision quality. Comfortable articulating clear, defensible analytical positions. Values clarity, proportionality, and disciplined reasoning over unnecessary complexity or excessive output. Reward & benefitsExplore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life. About AtkinsRéalisWe're , a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Additional information Security clearance This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis , we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
