Director of Research and Development Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer and Founder Salary range: On Request Location: Hybrid-working set up Head Office: Duchenne UK offices, Shepherd's Bush, London Our work We are an ambitious, dynamic and impactful charity. Following their sons' diagnosis of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), Emily Reuben and Alex Johnson founded Duchenne UK in 2012. DMD is a devastating progressive condition diagnosed in early childhood which causes all the muscles in the body to gradually weaken. There is currently no cure for DMD, so Emily and Alex set up Duchenne UK to change this. Since 2012, we have raised around £30 million to end the devastating impact of DMD. We fund ground-breaking scientific research to find effective treatments, developing a first-class clinical research infrastructure to deliver DMD clinical trials in the UK. We engage industry and regulators to accelerate access to treatments, developing innovative assistive technologies to transform the lives of people living with DMD. We are here to support every family affected and ensure that they receive the best possible care. We aim not only to improve quality of live but stop the disease in its tracks. We need to do this at pace, because this generation of patients can't wait. Alex and Emily were awarded OBEs in The King's Birthday Honours List in 2023 in recognition of their services to charity and to people living with DMD. They, and the dedicated and effective team they have built at Duchenne UK, are now at the forefront of this work in the UK. Opportunity to join our team We have a new opportunity to join our team and build on these achievements. We are recruiting a Director of Research and Development (DoRD) who will be a key member of our team and play a central role in helping us achieve our mission. We are seeking a well-networked, highly motivated candidate who can lead and drive DUK's R&D strategy. The successful candidate will identify and critically assess new R&D opportunities aligned to our vision to end DMD. The candidate will be accountable for the implementation of the R&D strategy, delivery of R&D programmes and projects, helping DUK to achieve its mission and strategic goals. The candidate must be driven and able to seek out new partnerships with academia, pharma, and other key relevant organizations in the UK and global life sciences ecosystem. To succeed in our mission, the successful candidate will need to think ambitiously and strategically about the development of new treatments and technologies for DMD, while supporting the infrastructure required to achieve the biggest impact from these new interventions for UK patients and families. This post is part of the senior leadership team at Duchenne UK and reports directly to the CEO and Founder and has responsibility for leading the Research and Development team, including the technology and data team. Job Description: Research and Development Work with the Founders to develop and implement the charity's research and development strategy. Identify new drug targets and therapeutic approaches that exhibit potential to transform the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and drug development. Design, implement and manage the governance framework for research and development, seeking advice and updating advisory boards (namely the Scientific Advisory Board, and Technology Advisory Board, via the Head of Technology and the Data Advisory Board via the Head of Patient Data) and the Board of Trustees. Responsible for due diligence and relevant operational delivery processes, from scoping to project, programme delivery and evaluation. Accountable for DUK's technology and data development strategy, including the development, launch and long-term delivery of the DUK data platform, and working with the CEO and Board of Trustees on commercialisation preparedness. Accountable for DUK's strategic partnership with the John Walton Muscular Dystrophy Research Centre at Newcastle University, managing the DMD Hub Manager to deliver the DMD Hub programme, to ensure the aims, objectives and outputs of the programme are aligned to DUK's vision for clinical research and access to treatments. Active participant in relevant programme governance bodies. Partner with the Director of Income Generation to develop appropriate income strategies and budgeting, and support as relevant on funding applications. Partner with the Director of Finance to develop and maintain robust programme management processes and resources. Seek and secure new partnerships with academia and pharma to develop treatments for DMD. Oversee the work of the DUK's Project Co-Ordinator to ensure multiple projects across pre-clinical and translational research stay on target and meet goals. Provide scientific expertise, guidance and strategy to successfully bring programmes to Go/No Go decisions. Participate in business development activities, using personal expertise to promote research with external collaborators. Work closely with all stakeholders including research partners, scientists, clinicians, regulatory bodies and biotech/pharma companies. Attend conferences and meetings, with occasional travel. Strategy Provide strategic insight and vision both externally and internally as part of the Senior Leadership team. Accountable for finance and operational controls of all projects, including budget, reporting and compliance. Provide strategic insight and foresight to proactively identify and secure new opportunities. Work alongside Founders to maximise Research and Development delivery and opportunities, provide reports and updates where required to the Board of Trustees. Be an active member of the Risk and Compliance committee, ensuring management of risks to all research and development work. Develop and nurture an ongoing interest and deep understanding of DUK's work so that they can confidently and passionately convey the value and impact externally. Leadership As part of the Senior Leadership team, work alongside colleagues to collaboratively reach DUK's organisational objectives. Be an inspiring ambassador for the vision of DUK and ensure it is reflected in the strategies, outputs and behaviour of the Research and Development team. Create a Research and Development team which is ambitious and passionate about DUK, providing leadership, coaching and setting priorities and targets. Build strong working relationships with DUK founders, members of the Board, strategic partners and colleagues at all levels, adopting and encouraging a collaborative working approach. Provide line management to direct reports, (Head of Technology, Head of Patient Data, Project Co Ordinator) setting and monitoring individual performance objectives, KPIs while motivating the team to be innovative and professional in its thinking and delivery. Ensure all staff receive consistent and motivating direction and feedback to enable them to work to the best of their ability. Keep up to date market information and competitive intelligence in target sectors/markets, sharing this with senior leadership to shape future strategy. Carrying out any other duties as required, which are consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the post. Person Specifications: Skills and experience needed: MD or PhD, or equivalent Ideally, an interest in DMD with knowledge of the causes, symptoms and potential targets for developing treatments. Demonstrable understanding of clinical and/or translational development. Effective engagement with, and influence of clinicians and researchers and other internal and external partners and collaborators. Experience of developing and leading a high-performing team, including coordinating and managing projects and priorities, and supporting professional and personal development. Flexible and pro-active attitude. Free to travel. Confident speaker. Desirable: Commercial experience. Knowledge of the charity sector. Key skills for the role: Exceptional communicator, with the ability to engage a range of audiences, stakeholders, funders and partners. Excellent organisational and planning skills, including programme, resource and performance management. Attention to detail and record keeping. Ability to design, develop and utilise appropriate methods and tools to support high quality research and to measure impact. Proven people management skills, including developing and motivating direct reports, colleagues and consultants. Ability to work under own initiative with a proactive approach to problem solving. Self-motivated, flexible and enthusiastic team player who can also work independently contributing to the development of a positive, can-do culture. Ability to work and deliver under pressure to tight deadlines. Expertise in the review and critical appraisal of complex information, data and literature. Contracting and finance management experience Confidence and diplomacy when dealing with stakeholders with diverse levels of experience and seniority. Proven skills in writing for and speaking to a range of audiences to ensure impact, and in using different channels and media. . click apply for full job details
Apr 18, 2025
Full time
Director of Research and Development Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer and Founder Salary range: On Request Location: Hybrid-working set up Head Office: Duchenne UK offices, Shepherd's Bush, London Our work We are an ambitious, dynamic and impactful charity. Following their sons' diagnosis of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), Emily Reuben and Alex Johnson founded Duchenne UK in 2012. DMD is a devastating progressive condition diagnosed in early childhood which causes all the muscles in the body to gradually weaken. There is currently no cure for DMD, so Emily and Alex set up Duchenne UK to change this. Since 2012, we have raised around £30 million to end the devastating impact of DMD. We fund ground-breaking scientific research to find effective treatments, developing a first-class clinical research infrastructure to deliver DMD clinical trials in the UK. We engage industry and regulators to accelerate access to treatments, developing innovative assistive technologies to transform the lives of people living with DMD. We are here to support every family affected and ensure that they receive the best possible care. We aim not only to improve quality of live but stop the disease in its tracks. We need to do this at pace, because this generation of patients can't wait. Alex and Emily were awarded OBEs in The King's Birthday Honours List in 2023 in recognition of their services to charity and to people living with DMD. They, and the dedicated and effective team they have built at Duchenne UK, are now at the forefront of this work in the UK. Opportunity to join our team We have a new opportunity to join our team and build on these achievements. We are recruiting a Director of Research and Development (DoRD) who will be a key member of our team and play a central role in helping us achieve our mission. We are seeking a well-networked, highly motivated candidate who can lead and drive DUK's R&D strategy. The successful candidate will identify and critically assess new R&D opportunities aligned to our vision to end DMD. The candidate will be accountable for the implementation of the R&D strategy, delivery of R&D programmes and projects, helping DUK to achieve its mission and strategic goals. The candidate must be driven and able to seek out new partnerships with academia, pharma, and other key relevant organizations in the UK and global life sciences ecosystem. To succeed in our mission, the successful candidate will need to think ambitiously and strategically about the development of new treatments and technologies for DMD, while supporting the infrastructure required to achieve the biggest impact from these new interventions for UK patients and families. This post is part of the senior leadership team at Duchenne UK and reports directly to the CEO and Founder and has responsibility for leading the Research and Development team, including the technology and data team. Job Description: Research and Development Work with the Founders to develop and implement the charity's research and development strategy. Identify new drug targets and therapeutic approaches that exhibit potential to transform the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and drug development. Design, implement and manage the governance framework for research and development, seeking advice and updating advisory boards (namely the Scientific Advisory Board, and Technology Advisory Board, via the Head of Technology and the Data Advisory Board via the Head of Patient Data) and the Board of Trustees. Responsible for due diligence and relevant operational delivery processes, from scoping to project, programme delivery and evaluation. Accountable for DUK's technology and data development strategy, including the development, launch and long-term delivery of the DUK data platform, and working with the CEO and Board of Trustees on commercialisation preparedness. Accountable for DUK's strategic partnership with the John Walton Muscular Dystrophy Research Centre at Newcastle University, managing the DMD Hub Manager to deliver the DMD Hub programme, to ensure the aims, objectives and outputs of the programme are aligned to DUK's vision for clinical research and access to treatments. Active participant in relevant programme governance bodies. Partner with the Director of Income Generation to develop appropriate income strategies and budgeting, and support as relevant on funding applications. Partner with the Director of Finance to develop and maintain robust programme management processes and resources. Seek and secure new partnerships with academia and pharma to develop treatments for DMD. Oversee the work of the DUK's Project Co-Ordinator to ensure multiple projects across pre-clinical and translational research stay on target and meet goals. Provide scientific expertise, guidance and strategy to successfully bring programmes to Go/No Go decisions. Participate in business development activities, using personal expertise to promote research with external collaborators. Work closely with all stakeholders including research partners, scientists, clinicians, regulatory bodies and biotech/pharma companies. Attend conferences and meetings, with occasional travel. Strategy Provide strategic insight and vision both externally and internally as part of the Senior Leadership team. Accountable for finance and operational controls of all projects, including budget, reporting and compliance. Provide strategic insight and foresight to proactively identify and secure new opportunities. Work alongside Founders to maximise Research and Development delivery and opportunities, provide reports and updates where required to the Board of Trustees. Be an active member of the Risk and Compliance committee, ensuring management of risks to all research and development work. Develop and nurture an ongoing interest and deep understanding of DUK's work so that they can confidently and passionately convey the value and impact externally. Leadership As part of the Senior Leadership team, work alongside colleagues to collaboratively reach DUK's organisational objectives. Be an inspiring ambassador for the vision of DUK and ensure it is reflected in the strategies, outputs and behaviour of the Research and Development team. Create a Research and Development team which is ambitious and passionate about DUK, providing leadership, coaching and setting priorities and targets. Build strong working relationships with DUK founders, members of the Board, strategic partners and colleagues at all levels, adopting and encouraging a collaborative working approach. Provide line management to direct reports, (Head of Technology, Head of Patient Data, Project Co Ordinator) setting and monitoring individual performance objectives, KPIs while motivating the team to be innovative and professional in its thinking and delivery. Ensure all staff receive consistent and motivating direction and feedback to enable them to work to the best of their ability. Keep up to date market information and competitive intelligence in target sectors/markets, sharing this with senior leadership to shape future strategy. Carrying out any other duties as required, which are consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the post. Person Specifications: Skills and experience needed: MD or PhD, or equivalent Ideally, an interest in DMD with knowledge of the causes, symptoms and potential targets for developing treatments. Demonstrable understanding of clinical and/or translational development. Effective engagement with, and influence of clinicians and researchers and other internal and external partners and collaborators. Experience of developing and leading a high-performing team, including coordinating and managing projects and priorities, and supporting professional and personal development. Flexible and pro-active attitude. Free to travel. Confident speaker. Desirable: Commercial experience. Knowledge of the charity sector. Key skills for the role: Exceptional communicator, with the ability to engage a range of audiences, stakeholders, funders and partners. Excellent organisational and planning skills, including programme, resource and performance management. Attention to detail and record keeping. Ability to design, develop and utilise appropriate methods and tools to support high quality research and to measure impact. Proven people management skills, including developing and motivating direct reports, colleagues and consultants. Ability to work under own initiative with a proactive approach to problem solving. Self-motivated, flexible and enthusiastic team player who can also work independently contributing to the development of a positive, can-do culture. Ability to work and deliver under pressure to tight deadlines. Expertise in the review and critical appraisal of complex information, data and literature. Contracting and finance management experience Confidence and diplomacy when dealing with stakeholders with diverse levels of experience and seniority. Proven skills in writing for and speaking to a range of audiences to ensure impact, and in using different channels and media. . click apply for full job details
About the job You are required to be onsite 3 times per week in our Canary Wharf office, London At EY, you will have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. And we are counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. The financial services industry is currently undergoing a period of unparalleled change. Since the financial crisis, banks and financial institutions have been subjected to more stringent regulations, increased supervision, and overall global economic instability. These changes have not come without a cost and has made these institutions re-evaluate the way they have been doing business traditionally. Moreover, the proliferation of technological advances including disruptive technologies and digital are compounding the pressures of maintaining competitiveness, being adaptable and increasing profit margins. It is an exciting time for our Financial Services Cyber and Resilience practice. We are looking for Cyber Architect Managers to join our ever-expanding team of professionals to help continue contributing to client engagements. The opportunity EY's Financial Services Cyber and Resilience practice is growing fast. For you, that means great opportunities to work on a range of projects covering the breadth of the Cyber and Resilience landscape including cyber threat management, cyber program management, strategy development, cyber transformation, identity and access management, maturity assessments, data protection, privacy, and operational Resilience. EY's EMEIA Cyber Practice is rapidly growing and the UK team is looking for a Cyber Architect (Manager) who can create, assess, advise and architect cyber and cloud security based services. This role will see you take a key position in developing EY's cyber security capabilities. You will also be expected to take a supporting role in building out EYs cyber security services, working with alliance partners and advise clients on the current market trends. You will join an expanding team of over 1,000 Cyber professionals across EMEIA and align to the UK team dedicated to providing Cyber advisory services to leading Financial Services organisations. We are part of a global cyber team of almost 8,000 professionals focused on developing and delivering cutting edge security transformation programmes, cyber threat management, identity and access management, security architecture, data protection and privacy, and resilience services. At EY, we have large scale plans to expand our already market leading Cyber Security practice and anticipate continued growth throughout the next five years. We need excellent people to join us and be part of our exciting growth strategy . Your Key Responsibilities UK Financial Services Cyber Security professionals draw upon their knowledge and experience to manage client engagement teams, act as an advisor to a variety of clients and contribute to business development activities on strategic and global priority accounts. Drawing on their industry knowledge and experience, professionals provide innovative commercial insights for clients, adapt methods and practices to fit operational team and cultural needs and contribute to thought leadership. Professionals also actively improve operational efficiency on projects and internal initiatives, in line with EY's commitment to quality. Your role will require you to manage teams or parts of teams on engagements of different sizes under the guidance of Senior Managers, Directors and Partners. Your team will look to you to anticipate and identify risks and raise any issues with them as appropriate. As an influential member of the team, you will help to create a positive learning culture and will coach and counsel junior team members to assist in their professional development. You will lead by example and act as a role model for our people in the way that you live our values. Client ResponsibilitiesManaging a portfolio of Cybersecurity engagements with our clients, responsible for the day-to-day running of the engagements including meeting quality, time and budget targets Working with prospective clients to agree, scope and plan the delivery phase of engagements Contributing to developing the market for cybersecurity services across all sectors, identifying sales opportunities and working with senior practice leaders and market leaders in the creation of proposals and marketing material Leading and developing team members by sharing knowledge, acting as mentor and coach to them and leading by example Creating thought leadership and market materials for selling and promoting EY Cybersecurity offerings Assist in managing financial aspects of engagements by organising staffing, tracking fees and communicating issues to engagement partners People ResponsibilitiesDevelop people through effectively supervising, coaching, and mentoring staff Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for staff Contribute to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining, and training Cyber professionals Recognise the value of teamwork, facilitating and encouraging collaboration amongst team members and motivate teams to maximise performance Skills And Attributes For Success To qualify for the role you must haveExperience in advising Financial Services organisations on what good cybersecurity looks like based on the cybersecurity threats and risks they face Broad cybersecurity experience with a combination of technology involvement, business knowledge and risk awareness (incl. on topics like cryptography, network design, application security, data protection, identity and access management, cloud security) Ability to analyse complex problems and to deliver insightful, practical and sustainable solutions and translate security and risk management terminology into business terms. Demonstrated ability to impact security architecture and engineering decisions for critical business services Adaptive communication skills to influence cross functionally and negotiate with business to balance risk with business opportunity, while ensuring ongoing compliance and regulatory needs Knowledge of current security best practices, common exploits, and threat landscape Understanding of the Financial Services Cyber Security threat landscape and the UK Financial Services regulatory landscape (e.g., PRA, FCA, BoE, ECB, MAS) Experience working with a range of security governance frameworks and standards e.g., ISO27001, NIST SP800-53, PCI-DSS Security and Cloud related qualifications e.g., CISSP, CCSP, CCSK, TOGAF, SABSA, and/or vendor architectural qualifications in AWS, Azure and/or GCP Experience in supporting winning proposals and RFP responses, and working in complex multinational engagements Ideally you'll also have:Professional services experience working as a client-facing consultant with market leading organisations in the delivery of their Cloud security solutions. Cybersecurity architecture design and implementation experience, including Cloud Security assessments qualifications related to threat, vulnerability and penetration testing What We Look For We look for candidates with experience in the industry, which can prove their knowledge of Cyber regulations and frameworks in the UK. We are looking for people with the motivation and ambition to lead teams and the communication skills required to interact with clients. What we offer We offer a competitive remuneration package where you will be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings, and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:Continuous learning: You will develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. Success as defined by you: We will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. Transformative leadership: We will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. Diverse and inclusive culture: You will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build. Apply now. EY Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform, and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.
Apr 18, 2025
Full time
About the job You are required to be onsite 3 times per week in our Canary Wharf office, London At EY, you will have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. And we are counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. The financial services industry is currently undergoing a period of unparalleled change. Since the financial crisis, banks and financial institutions have been subjected to more stringent regulations, increased supervision, and overall global economic instability. These changes have not come without a cost and has made these institutions re-evaluate the way they have been doing business traditionally. Moreover, the proliferation of technological advances including disruptive technologies and digital are compounding the pressures of maintaining competitiveness, being adaptable and increasing profit margins. It is an exciting time for our Financial Services Cyber and Resilience practice. We are looking for Cyber Architect Managers to join our ever-expanding team of professionals to help continue contributing to client engagements. The opportunity EY's Financial Services Cyber and Resilience practice is growing fast. For you, that means great opportunities to work on a range of projects covering the breadth of the Cyber and Resilience landscape including cyber threat management, cyber program management, strategy development, cyber transformation, identity and access management, maturity assessments, data protection, privacy, and operational Resilience. EY's EMEIA Cyber Practice is rapidly growing and the UK team is looking for a Cyber Architect (Manager) who can create, assess, advise and architect cyber and cloud security based services. This role will see you take a key position in developing EY's cyber security capabilities. You will also be expected to take a supporting role in building out EYs cyber security services, working with alliance partners and advise clients on the current market trends. You will join an expanding team of over 1,000 Cyber professionals across EMEIA and align to the UK team dedicated to providing Cyber advisory services to leading Financial Services organisations. We are part of a global cyber team of almost 8,000 professionals focused on developing and delivering cutting edge security transformation programmes, cyber threat management, identity and access management, security architecture, data protection and privacy, and resilience services. At EY, we have large scale plans to expand our already market leading Cyber Security practice and anticipate continued growth throughout the next five years. We need excellent people to join us and be part of our exciting growth strategy . Your Key Responsibilities UK Financial Services Cyber Security professionals draw upon their knowledge and experience to manage client engagement teams, act as an advisor to a variety of clients and contribute to business development activities on strategic and global priority accounts. Drawing on their industry knowledge and experience, professionals provide innovative commercial insights for clients, adapt methods and practices to fit operational team and cultural needs and contribute to thought leadership. Professionals also actively improve operational efficiency on projects and internal initiatives, in line with EY's commitment to quality. Your role will require you to manage teams or parts of teams on engagements of different sizes under the guidance of Senior Managers, Directors and Partners. Your team will look to you to anticipate and identify risks and raise any issues with them as appropriate. As an influential member of the team, you will help to create a positive learning culture and will coach and counsel junior team members to assist in their professional development. You will lead by example and act as a role model for our people in the way that you live our values. Client ResponsibilitiesManaging a portfolio of Cybersecurity engagements with our clients, responsible for the day-to-day running of the engagements including meeting quality, time and budget targets Working with prospective clients to agree, scope and plan the delivery phase of engagements Contributing to developing the market for cybersecurity services across all sectors, identifying sales opportunities and working with senior practice leaders and market leaders in the creation of proposals and marketing material Leading and developing team members by sharing knowledge, acting as mentor and coach to them and leading by example Creating thought leadership and market materials for selling and promoting EY Cybersecurity offerings Assist in managing financial aspects of engagements by organising staffing, tracking fees and communicating issues to engagement partners People ResponsibilitiesDevelop people through effectively supervising, coaching, and mentoring staff Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for staff Contribute to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining, and training Cyber professionals Recognise the value of teamwork, facilitating and encouraging collaboration amongst team members and motivate teams to maximise performance Skills And Attributes For Success To qualify for the role you must haveExperience in advising Financial Services organisations on what good cybersecurity looks like based on the cybersecurity threats and risks they face Broad cybersecurity experience with a combination of technology involvement, business knowledge and risk awareness (incl. on topics like cryptography, network design, application security, data protection, identity and access management, cloud security) Ability to analyse complex problems and to deliver insightful, practical and sustainable solutions and translate security and risk management terminology into business terms. Demonstrated ability to impact security architecture and engineering decisions for critical business services Adaptive communication skills to influence cross functionally and negotiate with business to balance risk with business opportunity, while ensuring ongoing compliance and regulatory needs Knowledge of current security best practices, common exploits, and threat landscape Understanding of the Financial Services Cyber Security threat landscape and the UK Financial Services regulatory landscape (e.g., PRA, FCA, BoE, ECB, MAS) Experience working with a range of security governance frameworks and standards e.g., ISO27001, NIST SP800-53, PCI-DSS Security and Cloud related qualifications e.g., CISSP, CCSP, CCSK, TOGAF, SABSA, and/or vendor architectural qualifications in AWS, Azure and/or GCP Experience in supporting winning proposals and RFP responses, and working in complex multinational engagements Ideally you'll also have:Professional services experience working as a client-facing consultant with market leading organisations in the delivery of their Cloud security solutions. Cybersecurity architecture design and implementation experience, including Cloud Security assessments qualifications related to threat, vulnerability and penetration testing What We Look For We look for candidates with experience in the industry, which can prove their knowledge of Cyber regulations and frameworks in the UK. We are looking for people with the motivation and ambition to lead teams and the communication skills required to interact with clients. What we offer We offer a competitive remuneration package where you will be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings, and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:Continuous learning: You will develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. Success as defined by you: We will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. Transformative leadership: We will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. Diverse and inclusive culture: You will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build. Apply now. EY Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform, and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.
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. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed You'll be an Assistant Director or Director required to independently, and with the support of other Assistant Directors, Directors and Partners, develop and grow the Transaction Services business within Corporate Finance, as well as develop team members. You'll have a good understanding of, and experience in, the field of financial due diligence for corporate or strategic buyers, private equity or financial buyers and vendors and / or reporting accountant's work. You'll also have developed sector knowledge. As an Associate Director or Director you will: Manage financial due diligence projects, which includes: Overseeing the day-to-day progress of projects and driving the delivery of quality transaction advice to our clients Creating environments in which our people can thrive, supporting their development and progression; Working across multiple concurrent projects, prioritising clients and teams effectively; Managing client relationships; Taking ownership of commercial and risk management; and Helping our team to use new tools and approaches (such as data analytics). Pro-actively seek opportunities to enhance the business through: Identifying and developing client opportunities; Maintaining existing client and referrer relationships including through Key Account Management programmes; Delivering pitches and presentations to win work and grow our brand; and Identifying areas for operational improvement and taking ownership of projects to implement change. Help our people to thrive through involvement in activities such as people management, learning and development and recruitment. 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: • Good working knowledge of transaction services. • Previous experience of managing teams. • Self-starter who enjoys working as part of a team, but can also work autonomously. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Demonstrates a pro-active approach to continuous development. • ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. • Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular, PowerPoint and Excel. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Apr 17, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed You'll be an Assistant Director or Director required to independently, and with the support of other Assistant Directors, Directors and Partners, develop and grow the Transaction Services business within Corporate Finance, as well as develop team members. You'll have a good understanding of, and experience in, the field of financial due diligence for corporate or strategic buyers, private equity or financial buyers and vendors and / or reporting accountant's work. You'll also have developed sector knowledge. As an Associate Director or Director you will: Manage financial due diligence projects, which includes: Overseeing the day-to-day progress of projects and driving the delivery of quality transaction advice to our clients Creating environments in which our people can thrive, supporting their development and progression; Working across multiple concurrent projects, prioritising clients and teams effectively; Managing client relationships; Taking ownership of commercial and risk management; and Helping our team to use new tools and approaches (such as data analytics). Pro-actively seek opportunities to enhance the business through: Identifying and developing client opportunities; Maintaining existing client and referrer relationships including through Key Account Management programmes; Delivering pitches and presentations to win work and grow our brand; and Identifying areas for operational improvement and taking ownership of projects to implement change. Help our people to thrive through involvement in activities such as people management, learning and development and recruitment. 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: • Good working knowledge of transaction services. • Previous experience of managing teams. • Self-starter who enjoys working as part of a team, but can also work autonomously. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Demonstrates a pro-active approach to continuous development. • ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. • Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular, PowerPoint and Excel. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed You'll be an Assistant Director or Director required to independently, and with the support of other Assistant Directors, Directors and Partners, develop and grow the Transaction Services business within Corporate Finance, as well as develop team members. You'll have a good understanding of, and experience in, the field of financial due diligence for corporate or strategic buyers, private equity or financial buyers and vendors and / or reporting accountant's work. You'll also have developed sector knowledge. As an Associate Director or Director you will: Manage financial due diligence projects, which includes: Overseeing the day-to-day progress of projects and driving the delivery of quality transaction advice to our clients Creating environments in which our people can thrive, supporting their development and progression; Working across multiple concurrent projects, prioritising clients and teams effectively; Managing client relationships; Taking ownership of commercial and risk management; and Helping our team to use new tools and approaches (such as data analytics). Pro-actively seek opportunities to enhance the business through: Identifying and developing client opportunities; Maintaining existing client and referrer relationships including through Key Account Management programmes; Delivering pitches and presentations to win work and grow our brand; and Identifying areas for operational improvement and taking ownership of projects to implement change. Help our people to thrive through involvement in activities such as people management, learning and development and recruitment. 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: • Good working knowledge of transaction services. • Previous experience of managing teams. • Self-starter who enjoys working as part of a team, but can also work autonomously. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Demonstrates a pro-active approach to continuous development. • ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. • Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular, PowerPoint and Excel. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Apr 17, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed You'll be an Assistant Director or Director required to independently, and with the support of other Assistant Directors, Directors and Partners, develop and grow the Transaction Services business within Corporate Finance, as well as develop team members. You'll have a good understanding of, and experience in, the field of financial due diligence for corporate or strategic buyers, private equity or financial buyers and vendors and / or reporting accountant's work. You'll also have developed sector knowledge. As an Associate Director or Director you will: Manage financial due diligence projects, which includes: Overseeing the day-to-day progress of projects and driving the delivery of quality transaction advice to our clients Creating environments in which our people can thrive, supporting their development and progression; Working across multiple concurrent projects, prioritising clients and teams effectively; Managing client relationships; Taking ownership of commercial and risk management; and Helping our team to use new tools and approaches (such as data analytics). Pro-actively seek opportunities to enhance the business through: Identifying and developing client opportunities; Maintaining existing client and referrer relationships including through Key Account Management programmes; Delivering pitches and presentations to win work and grow our brand; and Identifying areas for operational improvement and taking ownership of projects to implement change. Help our people to thrive through involvement in activities such as people management, learning and development and recruitment. 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: • Good working knowledge of transaction services. • Previous experience of managing teams. • Self-starter who enjoys working as part of a team, but can also work autonomously. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Demonstrates a pro-active approach to continuous development. • ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. • Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular, PowerPoint and Excel. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed You'll be an Assistant Director or Director required to independently, and with the support of other Assistant Directors, Directors and Partners, develop and grow the Transaction Services business within Corporate Finance, as well as develop team members. You'll have a good understanding of, and experience in, the field of financial due diligence for corporate or strategic buyers, private equity or financial buyers and vendors and / or reporting accountant's work. You'll also have developed sector knowledge. As an Associate Director or Director you will: Manage financial due diligence projects, which includes: Overseeing the day-to-day progress of projects and driving the delivery of quality transaction advice to our clients Creating environments in which our people can thrive, supporting their development and progression; Working across multiple concurrent projects, prioritising clients and teams effectively; Managing client relationships; Taking ownership of commercial and risk management; and Helping our team to use new tools and approaches (such as data analytics). Pro-actively seek opportunities to enhance the business through: Identifying and developing client opportunities; Maintaining existing client and referrer relationships including through Key Account Management programmes; Delivering pitches and presentations to win work and grow our brand; and Identifying areas for operational improvement and taking ownership of projects to implement change. Help our people to thrive through involvement in activities such as people management, learning and development and recruitment. 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: • Good working knowledge of transaction services. • Previous experience of managing teams. • Self-starter who enjoys working as part of a team, but can also work autonomously. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Demonstrates a pro-active approach to continuous development. • ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. • Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular, PowerPoint and Excel. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Apr 17, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed You'll be an Assistant Director or Director required to independently, and with the support of other Assistant Directors, Directors and Partners, develop and grow the Transaction Services business within Corporate Finance, as well as develop team members. You'll have a good understanding of, and experience in, the field of financial due diligence for corporate or strategic buyers, private equity or financial buyers and vendors and / or reporting accountant's work. You'll also have developed sector knowledge. As an Associate Director or Director you will: Manage financial due diligence projects, which includes: Overseeing the day-to-day progress of projects and driving the delivery of quality transaction advice to our clients Creating environments in which our people can thrive, supporting their development and progression; Working across multiple concurrent projects, prioritising clients and teams effectively; Managing client relationships; Taking ownership of commercial and risk management; and Helping our team to use new tools and approaches (such as data analytics). Pro-actively seek opportunities to enhance the business through: Identifying and developing client opportunities; Maintaining existing client and referrer relationships including through Key Account Management programmes; Delivering pitches and presentations to win work and grow our brand; and Identifying areas for operational improvement and taking ownership of projects to implement change. Help our people to thrive through involvement in activities such as people management, learning and development and recruitment. 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: • Good working knowledge of transaction services. • Previous experience of managing teams. • Self-starter who enjoys working as part of a team, but can also work autonomously. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Demonstrates a pro-active approach to continuous development. • ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. • Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular, PowerPoint and Excel. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed You'll be an Assistant Director or Director required to independently, and with the support of other Assistant Directors, Directors and Partners, develop and grow the Transaction Services business within Corporate Finance, as well as develop team members. You'll have a good understanding of, and experience in, the field of financial due diligence for corporate or strategic buyers, private equity or financial buyers and vendors and / or reporting accountant's work. You'll also have developed sector knowledge. As an Associate Director or Director you will: Manage financial due diligence projects, which includes: Overseeing the day-to-day progress of projects and driving the delivery of quality transaction advice to our clients Creating environments in which our people can thrive, supporting their development and progression; Working across multiple concurrent projects, prioritising clients and teams effectively; Managing client relationships; Taking ownership of commercial and risk management; and Helping our team to use new tools and approaches (such as data analytics). Pro-actively seek opportunities to enhance the business through: Identifying and developing client opportunities; Maintaining existing client and referrer relationships including through Key Account Management programmes; Delivering pitches and presentations to win work and grow our brand; and Identifying areas for operational improvement and taking ownership of projects to implement change. Help our people to thrive through involvement in activities such as people management, learning and development and recruitment. 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: • Good working knowledge of transaction services. • Previous experience of managing teams. • Self-starter who enjoys working as part of a team, but can also work autonomously. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Demonstrates a pro-active approach to continuous development. • ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. • Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular, PowerPoint and Excel. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Apr 16, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed You'll be an Assistant Director or Director required to independently, and with the support of other Assistant Directors, Directors and Partners, develop and grow the Transaction Services business within Corporate Finance, as well as develop team members. You'll have a good understanding of, and experience in, the field of financial due diligence for corporate or strategic buyers, private equity or financial buyers and vendors and / or reporting accountant's work. You'll also have developed sector knowledge. As an Associate Director or Director you will: Manage financial due diligence projects, which includes: Overseeing the day-to-day progress of projects and driving the delivery of quality transaction advice to our clients Creating environments in which our people can thrive, supporting their development and progression; Working across multiple concurrent projects, prioritising clients and teams effectively; Managing client relationships; Taking ownership of commercial and risk management; and Helping our team to use new tools and approaches (such as data analytics). Pro-actively seek opportunities to enhance the business through: Identifying and developing client opportunities; Maintaining existing client and referrer relationships including through Key Account Management programmes; Delivering pitches and presentations to win work and grow our brand; and Identifying areas for operational improvement and taking ownership of projects to implement change. Help our people to thrive through involvement in activities such as people management, learning and development and recruitment. 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: • Good working knowledge of transaction services. • Previous experience of managing teams. • Self-starter who enjoys working as part of a team, but can also work autonomously. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Demonstrates a pro-active approach to continuous development. • ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. • Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular, PowerPoint and Excel. 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.
The Association of Illustrators (AOI) is seeking an exceptional Chair to lead our Board of Directors. As the foremost professional body for illustration, the AOI has proudly supported and championed the creative industry since 1973. Today, we serve a thriving global community of more than 2,000 members. Our Organisation and Next Chapter The AOI stands as a recognised global leader in the illustration sector, combining robust financial management with innovative member services. Under the guidance of our current CEO and outgoing Chair, we have achieved significant milestones: • Built substantial financial reserves • Strengthened our advocacy for illustrators' rights • Established new revenue streams • Enhanced our industry profile and influence • Developed comprehensive career support initiatives We are entering an exciting phase of development, requiring visionary leadership to grow our organisation whilst maintaining excellence in member support. The creative landscape is evolving rapidly, particularly with emerging technologies like AI, and we seek a Chair who can help us navigate these changes strategically. Position Overview Working closely with the Board and CEO, the Chair will guide the AOI's strategic direction while ensuring robust governance and sustainable growth. Key Details: • Reports to: Board of Directors • Direct report: Chief Executive Officer • Location: Somerset House, Central London • Time commitment: Quarterly board meetings (2 hours each) plus approximately 16 hours monthly for strategic consultation Remuneration: £11,000 - £13,000 per annum, comprising of: • £1,000 PAYE stipend for governance duties • Up to £12,000 annually in consultancy fees for strategic advisory work Role Responsibilities Strategic Leadership and Vision - Guide strategic planning processes and implementation in collaboration with CEO and board - Ensure alignment between commercial growth and social impact - Foster innovation while maintaining financial sustainability - Lead the Board in setting and reviewing strategic objectives - Build consensus around key strategic decisions Governance and Compliance - Chair quarterly Board meetings with effectiveness and professionalism - Ensure the Board fulfils its duties and responsibilities - Oversee risk management and mitigation strategies - Monitor organisational performance against strategic objectives - Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements Financial Oversight - Guide financial strategy and sustainability - Review and approve annual budgets and financial reports - Ensure appropriate financial controls are in place - Support the development of new revenue streams Stakeholder Engagement and External Relations - Build and maintain strategic partnerships - Act as an ambassador for the organisation - Advocate for illustrators' rights and interests People Leadership - Provide support to the CEO - Lead Board recruitment and succession planning - Foster a collaborative and inclusive Board culture - Support professional development of Board members Person Specification Essential Experience - Proven senior leadership experience in the creative industries or related sectors - Track record of successful strategic planning and implementation - Understanding of governance and financial management - History of delivering both social and commercial value Knowledge and Understanding - Appreciation for the illustration industry and its challenges - Strong grasp of the creative sector's commercial landscape - Understanding of not-for-profit governance - Awareness of emerging technologies and their impact - Understanding of diversity and inclusion best practices Leadership Qualities - Strategic thinker with proven problem-solving abilities - Excellent chair and facilitation skills - Strong diplomatic and negotiation abilities - Ability to build consensus and manage diverse viewpoints - Commitment to collaborative leadership How to Apply To express your interest in this position, please submit: • A comprehensive CV • A covering letter explaining your suitability for the role • Contact details for two professional references (these will only be contacted with your permission) Please send your application by 5pm on 12th May 2025 The AOI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation. We particularly welcome applications from candidates who are under-represented within the illustration industry. We believe that diversity strengthens our organisation and look forward to hearing from all interested applicants. If you would like to submit your expression of interest in an alternative format, such as a video recording, please contact us in advance to discuss options.
Apr 13, 2025
Full time
The Association of Illustrators (AOI) is seeking an exceptional Chair to lead our Board of Directors. As the foremost professional body for illustration, the AOI has proudly supported and championed the creative industry since 1973. Today, we serve a thriving global community of more than 2,000 members. Our Organisation and Next Chapter The AOI stands as a recognised global leader in the illustration sector, combining robust financial management with innovative member services. Under the guidance of our current CEO and outgoing Chair, we have achieved significant milestones: • Built substantial financial reserves • Strengthened our advocacy for illustrators' rights • Established new revenue streams • Enhanced our industry profile and influence • Developed comprehensive career support initiatives We are entering an exciting phase of development, requiring visionary leadership to grow our organisation whilst maintaining excellence in member support. The creative landscape is evolving rapidly, particularly with emerging technologies like AI, and we seek a Chair who can help us navigate these changes strategically. Position Overview Working closely with the Board and CEO, the Chair will guide the AOI's strategic direction while ensuring robust governance and sustainable growth. Key Details: • Reports to: Board of Directors • Direct report: Chief Executive Officer • Location: Somerset House, Central London • Time commitment: Quarterly board meetings (2 hours each) plus approximately 16 hours monthly for strategic consultation Remuneration: £11,000 - £13,000 per annum, comprising of: • £1,000 PAYE stipend for governance duties • Up to £12,000 annually in consultancy fees for strategic advisory work Role Responsibilities Strategic Leadership and Vision - Guide strategic planning processes and implementation in collaboration with CEO and board - Ensure alignment between commercial growth and social impact - Foster innovation while maintaining financial sustainability - Lead the Board in setting and reviewing strategic objectives - Build consensus around key strategic decisions Governance and Compliance - Chair quarterly Board meetings with effectiveness and professionalism - Ensure the Board fulfils its duties and responsibilities - Oversee risk management and mitigation strategies - Monitor organisational performance against strategic objectives - Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements Financial Oversight - Guide financial strategy and sustainability - Review and approve annual budgets and financial reports - Ensure appropriate financial controls are in place - Support the development of new revenue streams Stakeholder Engagement and External Relations - Build and maintain strategic partnerships - Act as an ambassador for the organisation - Advocate for illustrators' rights and interests People Leadership - Provide support to the CEO - Lead Board recruitment and succession planning - Foster a collaborative and inclusive Board culture - Support professional development of Board members Person Specification Essential Experience - Proven senior leadership experience in the creative industries or related sectors - Track record of successful strategic planning and implementation - Understanding of governance and financial management - History of delivering both social and commercial value Knowledge and Understanding - Appreciation for the illustration industry and its challenges - Strong grasp of the creative sector's commercial landscape - Understanding of not-for-profit governance - Awareness of emerging technologies and their impact - Understanding of diversity and inclusion best practices Leadership Qualities - Strategic thinker with proven problem-solving abilities - Excellent chair and facilitation skills - Strong diplomatic and negotiation abilities - Ability to build consensus and manage diverse viewpoints - Commitment to collaborative leadership How to Apply To express your interest in this position, please submit: • A comprehensive CV • A covering letter explaining your suitability for the role • Contact details for two professional references (these will only be contacted with your permission) Please send your application by 5pm on 12th May 2025 The AOI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation. We particularly welcome applications from candidates who are under-represented within the illustration industry. We believe that diversity strengthens our organisation and look forward to hearing from all interested applicants. If you would like to submit your expression of interest in an alternative format, such as a video recording, please contact us in advance to discuss options.
Tax Manager Competitive package subject to experience Hybrid 3 days office, flexible working with core hours 10 am to 3 pm South West, United Kingdom T2M Resourcing have been appointed to recruit an experienced Tax Manager for a leading employer in the Southwest. This successful company has UK and International operations with a high growth trajectory. The Tax Manager will report to the Finance Director and provide strategic business support and Tax subject matter expertise, leading a tax team that will ensure rigourous reporting, compliance, and tax risk management. This role could suit Tax professionals currently working in commerce or those seeking a move from an accountancy / tax advisory firm. Your remit as Tax Manager will include: Ensure that the business meets its tax compliance requirements and manages tax risk in a pro-active and commercial manner. Review of corporation and VAT tax returns and analysis. Act as a strategic advisor to the leadership team on all things tax ensuring that the business is fully aware of tax implications and risk management. Provide technical tax support at group and local level, keeping up to date on tax legislation and developments. Take a proactive role in business planning and commercial initiatives, including delivery of projects aligned to the improvement of systems, processes and wider business performance initiatives. Maintain a tax risk register ensuring adherence at local and group level. Manage and develop a high performing tax team. To be successful in this role as Tax Manager you will need to demonstrate the following experience and attributes: A qualified accountant or tax professional with considerable experience in Corporation Tax and VAT. Currently working as a Tax Manager (or above) within a large commercial or tax advisory function of a professional services firm. Impressive knowledge of accounting standards and application within an IAS / IFRS / UK GAAP compliance environment. Experience of Transfer Pricing and Customs / Duty reporting would be advantageous. Experience of managing relationships with HMRC and auditors. Great leadership and team management / development skills. A pro-active, pragmatic solutions approach to problem solving. An elevated level of accountability and a team focus. This exciting opportunity will attract a competitive salary, company car / allowance, significant bonus and a wide range of other market leading employer benefits. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK on a permanent full time basis. To apply please forward you CV together with details of your current salary, benefits and notice period. Due to high to the high volume of applications we are receiving we are unable to respond to each candidate personally. If you have not heard from us within 10 days unfortunately your application will not have been successful.
Mar 09, 2025
Full time
Tax Manager Competitive package subject to experience Hybrid 3 days office, flexible working with core hours 10 am to 3 pm South West, United Kingdom T2M Resourcing have been appointed to recruit an experienced Tax Manager for a leading employer in the Southwest. This successful company has UK and International operations with a high growth trajectory. The Tax Manager will report to the Finance Director and provide strategic business support and Tax subject matter expertise, leading a tax team that will ensure rigourous reporting, compliance, and tax risk management. This role could suit Tax professionals currently working in commerce or those seeking a move from an accountancy / tax advisory firm. Your remit as Tax Manager will include: Ensure that the business meets its tax compliance requirements and manages tax risk in a pro-active and commercial manner. Review of corporation and VAT tax returns and analysis. Act as a strategic advisor to the leadership team on all things tax ensuring that the business is fully aware of tax implications and risk management. Provide technical tax support at group and local level, keeping up to date on tax legislation and developments. Take a proactive role in business planning and commercial initiatives, including delivery of projects aligned to the improvement of systems, processes and wider business performance initiatives. Maintain a tax risk register ensuring adherence at local and group level. Manage and develop a high performing tax team. To be successful in this role as Tax Manager you will need to demonstrate the following experience and attributes: A qualified accountant or tax professional with considerable experience in Corporation Tax and VAT. Currently working as a Tax Manager (or above) within a large commercial or tax advisory function of a professional services firm. Impressive knowledge of accounting standards and application within an IAS / IFRS / UK GAAP compliance environment. Experience of Transfer Pricing and Customs / Duty reporting would be advantageous. Experience of managing relationships with HMRC and auditors. Great leadership and team management / development skills. A pro-active, pragmatic solutions approach to problem solving. An elevated level of accountability and a team focus. This exciting opportunity will attract a competitive salary, company car / allowance, significant bonus and a wide range of other market leading employer benefits. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK on a permanent full time basis. To apply please forward you CV together with details of your current salary, benefits and notice period. Due to high to the high volume of applications we are receiving we are unable to respond to each candidate personally. If you have not heard from us within 10 days unfortunately your application will not have been successful.
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. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed You'll be an Assistant Director or Director required to independently, and with the support of other Assistant Directors, Directors and Partners, develop and grow the Transaction Services business within Corporate Finance, as well as develop team members. You'll have a good understanding of, and experience in, the field of financial due diligence for corporate or strategic buyers, private equity or financial buyers and vendors and/or reporting accountant's work. You'll also have developed sector knowledge. As an Associate Director or Director you will: Manage financial due diligence projects, which includes: Overseeing the day-to-day progress of projects and driving the delivery of quality transaction advice to our clients. Creating environments in which our people can thrive, supporting their development and progression. Working across multiple concurrent projects, prioritising clients and teams effectively. Managing client relationships. Taking ownership of commercial and risk management. Helping our team to use new tools and approaches (such as data analytics). Pro-actively seek opportunities to enhance the business through: Identifying and developing client opportunities. Maintaining existing client and referrer relationships including through Key Account Management programmes. Delivering pitches and presentations to win work and grow our brand. Identifying areas for operational improvement and taking ownership of projects to implement change. Help our people to thrive through involvement in activities such as people management, learning and development and recruitment. 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: Good working knowledge of transaction services. Previous experience of managing teams. Self-starter who enjoys working as part of a team, but can also work autonomously. Excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrates a pro-active approach to continuous development. ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular, PowerPoint and Excel. 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.
Feb 19, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed You'll be an Assistant Director or Director required to independently, and with the support of other Assistant Directors, Directors and Partners, develop and grow the Transaction Services business within Corporate Finance, as well as develop team members. You'll have a good understanding of, and experience in, the field of financial due diligence for corporate or strategic buyers, private equity or financial buyers and vendors and/or reporting accountant's work. You'll also have developed sector knowledge. As an Associate Director or Director you will: Manage financial due diligence projects, which includes: Overseeing the day-to-day progress of projects and driving the delivery of quality transaction advice to our clients. Creating environments in which our people can thrive, supporting their development and progression. Working across multiple concurrent projects, prioritising clients and teams effectively. Managing client relationships. Taking ownership of commercial and risk management. Helping our team to use new tools and approaches (such as data analytics). Pro-actively seek opportunities to enhance the business through: Identifying and developing client opportunities. Maintaining existing client and referrer relationships including through Key Account Management programmes. Delivering pitches and presentations to win work and grow our brand. Identifying areas for operational improvement and taking ownership of projects to implement change. Help our people to thrive through involvement in activities such as people management, learning and development and recruitment. 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: Good working knowledge of transaction services. Previous experience of managing teams. Self-starter who enjoys working as part of a team, but can also work autonomously. Excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrates a pro-active approach to continuous development. ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular, PowerPoint and Excel. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed You'll be an Assistant Director or Director required to independently, and with the support of other Assistant Directors, Directors and Partners, develop and grow the Transaction Services business within Corporate Finance, as well as develop team members. You'll have a good understanding of, and experience in, the field of financial due diligence for corporate or strategic buyers, private equity or financial buyers and vendors and/or reporting accountant's work. You'll also have developed sector knowledge. As an Associate Director or Director you will: Manage financial due diligence projects, which includes: Overseeing the day-to-day progress of projects and driving the delivery of quality transaction advice to our clients. Creating environments in which our people can thrive, supporting their development and progression. Working across multiple concurrent projects, prioritising clients and teams effectively. Managing client relationships. Taking ownership of commercial and risk management. Helping our team to use new tools and approaches (such as data analytics). Pro-actively seek opportunities to enhance the business through: Identifying and developing client opportunities. Maintaining existing client and referrer relationships including through Key Account Management programmes. Delivering pitches and presentations to win work and grow our brand. Identifying areas for operational improvement and taking ownership of projects to implement change. Help our people to thrive through involvement in activities such as people management, learning and development and recruitment. 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: Good working knowledge of transaction services. Previous experience of managing teams. Self-starter who enjoys working as part of a team, but can also work autonomously. Excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrates a pro-active approach to continuous development. ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular, PowerPoint and Excel. 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.
Feb 19, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed You'll be an Assistant Director or Director required to independently, and with the support of other Assistant Directors, Directors and Partners, develop and grow the Transaction Services business within Corporate Finance, as well as develop team members. You'll have a good understanding of, and experience in, the field of financial due diligence for corporate or strategic buyers, private equity or financial buyers and vendors and/or reporting accountant's work. You'll also have developed sector knowledge. As an Associate Director or Director you will: Manage financial due diligence projects, which includes: Overseeing the day-to-day progress of projects and driving the delivery of quality transaction advice to our clients. Creating environments in which our people can thrive, supporting their development and progression. Working across multiple concurrent projects, prioritising clients and teams effectively. Managing client relationships. Taking ownership of commercial and risk management. Helping our team to use new tools and approaches (such as data analytics). Pro-actively seek opportunities to enhance the business through: Identifying and developing client opportunities. Maintaining existing client and referrer relationships including through Key Account Management programmes. Delivering pitches and presentations to win work and grow our brand. Identifying areas for operational improvement and taking ownership of projects to implement change. Help our people to thrive through involvement in activities such as people management, learning and development and recruitment. 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: Good working knowledge of transaction services. Previous experience of managing teams. Self-starter who enjoys working as part of a team, but can also work autonomously. Excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrates a pro-active approach to continuous development. ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular, PowerPoint and Excel. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed You'll be an Assistant Director or Director required to independently, and with the support of other Assistant Directors, Directors and Partners, develop and grow the Transaction Services business within Corporate Finance, as well as develop team members. You'll have a good understanding of, and experience in, the field of financial due diligence for corporate or strategic buyers, private equity or financial buyers and vendors and/or reporting accountant's work. You'll also have developed sector knowledge. As an Associate Director or Director you will: Manage financial due diligence projects, which includes: Overseeing the day-to-day progress of projects and driving the delivery of quality transaction advice to our clients. Creating environments in which our people can thrive, supporting their development and progression. Working across multiple concurrent projects, prioritising clients and teams effectively. Managing client relationships. Taking ownership of commercial and risk management. Helping our team to use new tools and approaches (such as data analytics). Pro-actively seek opportunities to enhance the business through: Identifying and developing client opportunities. Maintaining existing client and referrer relationships including through Key Account Management programmes. Delivering pitches and presentations to win work and grow our brand. Identifying areas for operational improvement and taking ownership of projects to implement change. Help our people to thrive through involvement in activities such as people management, learning and development and recruitment. 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: Good working knowledge of transaction services. Previous experience of managing teams. Self-starter who enjoys working as part of a team, but can also work autonomously. Excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrates a pro-active approach to continuous development. ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular, PowerPoint and Excel. 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.
Feb 19, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed You'll be an Assistant Director or Director required to independently, and with the support of other Assistant Directors, Directors and Partners, develop and grow the Transaction Services business within Corporate Finance, as well as develop team members. You'll have a good understanding of, and experience in, the field of financial due diligence for corporate or strategic buyers, private equity or financial buyers and vendors and/or reporting accountant's work. You'll also have developed sector knowledge. As an Associate Director or Director you will: Manage financial due diligence projects, which includes: Overseeing the day-to-day progress of projects and driving the delivery of quality transaction advice to our clients. Creating environments in which our people can thrive, supporting their development and progression. Working across multiple concurrent projects, prioritising clients and teams effectively. Managing client relationships. Taking ownership of commercial and risk management. Helping our team to use new tools and approaches (such as data analytics). Pro-actively seek opportunities to enhance the business through: Identifying and developing client opportunities. Maintaining existing client and referrer relationships including through Key Account Management programmes. Delivering pitches and presentations to win work and grow our brand. Identifying areas for operational improvement and taking ownership of projects to implement change. Help our people to thrive through involvement in activities such as people management, learning and development and recruitment. 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: Good working knowledge of transaction services. Previous experience of managing teams. Self-starter who enjoys working as part of a team, but can also work autonomously. Excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrates a pro-active approach to continuous development. ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular, PowerPoint and Excel. 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.
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. Role description: To understand and demonstrate capability to influence and develop the Arcadis business and the Business Advisory Communities of Practice, Service Capabilities and Value Propositions for our client's major Capital Programmes. Focus on the UK, but as part of a new global Community of Practice for Procurement & Supply Chain Advisory services, working with clients and their investment programmes across the sectors of the built environment. Play a key role in growing our market offer to support clients across the lifecycle of procurement and supply chain in major programmes, to achieve the right outcomes and benefits for their businesses and stakeholders, on time and budget. The Director's role is to demonstrate the ability to: Develop and land integrated and innovative propositions that respond to client and market need and strengthens our Business Advisory brand in the P&SC capital programmes market, commanding margins consistent with the established management consultancy market. Spearhead the service line to achieve exceptional client outcomes and commercial revenue and margins through service excellence across a multiple million pound complex capability area. Bring thought leadership to the business and clients and be widely recognised as an authority in their field both in as well as outside Arcadis. Promote diversity and inclusion and well-being through leadership behaviours, and embed this culture within Business Advisory. Make a positive difference in the world and improve quality of life through our work with clients. Manage the UK Procurement & Supply Chain (P&SC) Capital Programme community and teams, as part of a growing global consulting practice. Inspire and motivate our people while supporting their well-being and welfare making Business Advisory an exciting and rewarding place to be. Role accountabilities: Develop, grow, and manage the Business Advisory service line in Procurement & Supply Chain - Capital Programmes, including setting objectives and managing performance, to ensure that the team has the resources and capability to achieve the business plan. Work with senior colleagues across the Arcadis business to refresh and reinforce our value propositions for supporting clients to achieve value, on time and budget, across their P&SC capital programme lifecycles. Establish and agree key performance targets and financial budgets for the service line in order to optimise business performance in line with set objectives. Lead key relationships with clients, and monitor account performance including taking appropriate action to ensure that client expectations and Arcadis' commercial objectives are met or exceeded. Inspire teams to shape and win complex bids that can be delivered profitably and that respond to identified client issues. Manage the delivery of large, complex consulting commissions, ensuring client satisfaction, effective project management and good communication and collaboration between Arcadis colleagues. Support the continuous improvement of existing Arcadis propositions in Procurement & Supply Chain - Capital Programmes, including as a subject matter expert. Further enhance their attractiveness to clients and delivery efficiency, and hence business performance. Bring trusted-advisor relationships with Board and executive-level client representatives, and use these to develop and land integrated and innovative propositions that meet client and market needs. Consistently lead teams in an inspiring and motivating manner, which embodies Arcadis Leadership principles, including the attraction and development of diverse pools of talent. Act as a key member of the global senior team for the Capital Programme, Procurement and Supply Chain practice, including collaboration with teams based outside of the UK, and a key role in growing the Arcadis brand in this field. Dimensions of the job: Financial Accountability: Compliance to Arcadis internal processes and business performance targets. Sales Target: expected to personally lead £1-2m of fee generation from identification of sales opportunity, plus bid management, supporting the Business Advisory group deliver and/or exceed planned revenue and ebitda. Business Area Accountability: Typically carries out at least 2 organising to win roles such as accountability for commissions, specific clients, and/or community roles. Management / Leadership Responsibilities: Directly manages 5-6 people Level 9 or below. Leads growth in team with an aspiration of headcount of 40+ by end 2024, and revenue in excess of £6m pa. Utilisation: As outlined by specific Organising to Win role. Qualifications & Experience: A senior expert within the procurement & supply chain with extensive experience within the Capital Programmes discipline, including extensive senior delivery and/or consulting experience, for large and complex capital programmes and portfolios. Significant experience of procurement in a regulated context (PCR, UCR etc). Further expertise in a relevant business sector would also be attractive. Experience of managing business relationships up to board level. Directly influence client behaviours and investment outcomes, dealing effectively with high risk, high value executive client situations. Recognised by major (current or potential) clients as a procurement & supply chain subject matter expert, with significant demonstrable experience in a Capital Programmes context. Brings a relevant network of economic buyers within UK clients. Conversant in the client challenges addressed by Arcadis value propositions, with the ability to bring relevant global expertise to clients. Ability to generate cross-sales from across Arcadis, through relationships with senior colleagues. Bachelors/Masters degree or equivalent, in a relevant discipline. Recognised external accreditation/qualification aligned to BA Capability/service line expertise (e.g., MCIPS, MCA, RICS and/or relevant engineering professional institution). Why Arcadis? We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We believe that by working together diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life and we work closely with our people across six ED&I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.
Feb 19, 2025
Full time
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. Role description: To understand and demonstrate capability to influence and develop the Arcadis business and the Business Advisory Communities of Practice, Service Capabilities and Value Propositions for our client's major Capital Programmes. Focus on the UK, but as part of a new global Community of Practice for Procurement & Supply Chain Advisory services, working with clients and their investment programmes across the sectors of the built environment. Play a key role in growing our market offer to support clients across the lifecycle of procurement and supply chain in major programmes, to achieve the right outcomes and benefits for their businesses and stakeholders, on time and budget. The Director's role is to demonstrate the ability to: Develop and land integrated and innovative propositions that respond to client and market need and strengthens our Business Advisory brand in the P&SC capital programmes market, commanding margins consistent with the established management consultancy market. Spearhead the service line to achieve exceptional client outcomes and commercial revenue and margins through service excellence across a multiple million pound complex capability area. Bring thought leadership to the business and clients and be widely recognised as an authority in their field both in as well as outside Arcadis. Promote diversity and inclusion and well-being through leadership behaviours, and embed this culture within Business Advisory. Make a positive difference in the world and improve quality of life through our work with clients. Manage the UK Procurement & Supply Chain (P&SC) Capital Programme community and teams, as part of a growing global consulting practice. Inspire and motivate our people while supporting their well-being and welfare making Business Advisory an exciting and rewarding place to be. Role accountabilities: Develop, grow, and manage the Business Advisory service line in Procurement & Supply Chain - Capital Programmes, including setting objectives and managing performance, to ensure that the team has the resources and capability to achieve the business plan. Work with senior colleagues across the Arcadis business to refresh and reinforce our value propositions for supporting clients to achieve value, on time and budget, across their P&SC capital programme lifecycles. Establish and agree key performance targets and financial budgets for the service line in order to optimise business performance in line with set objectives. Lead key relationships with clients, and monitor account performance including taking appropriate action to ensure that client expectations and Arcadis' commercial objectives are met or exceeded. Inspire teams to shape and win complex bids that can be delivered profitably and that respond to identified client issues. Manage the delivery of large, complex consulting commissions, ensuring client satisfaction, effective project management and good communication and collaboration between Arcadis colleagues. Support the continuous improvement of existing Arcadis propositions in Procurement & Supply Chain - Capital Programmes, including as a subject matter expert. Further enhance their attractiveness to clients and delivery efficiency, and hence business performance. Bring trusted-advisor relationships with Board and executive-level client representatives, and use these to develop and land integrated and innovative propositions that meet client and market needs. Consistently lead teams in an inspiring and motivating manner, which embodies Arcadis Leadership principles, including the attraction and development of diverse pools of talent. Act as a key member of the global senior team for the Capital Programme, Procurement and Supply Chain practice, including collaboration with teams based outside of the UK, and a key role in growing the Arcadis brand in this field. Dimensions of the job: Financial Accountability: Compliance to Arcadis internal processes and business performance targets. Sales Target: expected to personally lead £1-2m of fee generation from identification of sales opportunity, plus bid management, supporting the Business Advisory group deliver and/or exceed planned revenue and ebitda. Business Area Accountability: Typically carries out at least 2 organising to win roles such as accountability for commissions, specific clients, and/or community roles. Management / Leadership Responsibilities: Directly manages 5-6 people Level 9 or below. Leads growth in team with an aspiration of headcount of 40+ by end 2024, and revenue in excess of £6m pa. Utilisation: As outlined by specific Organising to Win role. Qualifications & Experience: A senior expert within the procurement & supply chain with extensive experience within the Capital Programmes discipline, including extensive senior delivery and/or consulting experience, for large and complex capital programmes and portfolios. Significant experience of procurement in a regulated context (PCR, UCR etc). Further expertise in a relevant business sector would also be attractive. Experience of managing business relationships up to board level. Directly influence client behaviours and investment outcomes, dealing effectively with high risk, high value executive client situations. Recognised by major (current or potential) clients as a procurement & supply chain subject matter expert, with significant demonstrable experience in a Capital Programmes context. Brings a relevant network of economic buyers within UK clients. Conversant in the client challenges addressed by Arcadis value propositions, with the ability to bring relevant global expertise to clients. Ability to generate cross-sales from across Arcadis, through relationships with senior colleagues. Bachelors/Masters degree or equivalent, in a relevant discipline. Recognised external accreditation/qualification aligned to BA Capability/service line expertise (e.g., MCIPS, MCA, RICS and/or relevant engineering professional institution). Why Arcadis? We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We believe that by working together diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life and we work closely with our people across six ED&I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.
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. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed You'll be an Assistant Director or Director required to independently, and with the support of other Assistant Directors, Directors and Partners, develop and grow the Transaction Services business within Corporate Finance, as well as develop team members. You'll have a good understanding of, and experience in, the field of financial due diligence for corporate or strategic buyers, private equity or financial buyers and vendors and/or reporting accountant's work. You'll also have developed sector knowledge. As an Associate Director or Director you will: Manage financial due diligence projects, which includes: Overseeing the day-to-day progress of projects and driving the delivery of quality transaction advice to our clients. Creating environments in which our people can thrive, supporting their development and progression. Working across multiple concurrent projects, prioritising clients and teams effectively. Managing client relationships. Taking ownership of commercial and risk management. Helping our team to use new tools and approaches (such as data analytics). Pro-actively seek opportunities to enhance the business through: Identifying and developing client opportunities. Maintaining existing client and referrer relationships including through Key Account Management programmes. Delivering pitches and presentations to win work and grow our brand. Identifying areas for operational improvement and taking ownership of projects to implement change. Help our people to thrive through involvement in activities such as people management, learning and development and recruitment. 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: Good working knowledge of transaction services. Previous experience of managing teams. Self-starter who enjoys working as part of a team, but can also work autonomously. Excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrates a pro-active approach to continuous development. ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular, PowerPoint and Excel. 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.
Feb 19, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed You'll be an Assistant Director or Director required to independently, and with the support of other Assistant Directors, Directors and Partners, develop and grow the Transaction Services business within Corporate Finance, as well as develop team members. You'll have a good understanding of, and experience in, the field of financial due diligence for corporate or strategic buyers, private equity or financial buyers and vendors and/or reporting accountant's work. You'll also have developed sector knowledge. As an Associate Director or Director you will: Manage financial due diligence projects, which includes: Overseeing the day-to-day progress of projects and driving the delivery of quality transaction advice to our clients. Creating environments in which our people can thrive, supporting their development and progression. Working across multiple concurrent projects, prioritising clients and teams effectively. Managing client relationships. Taking ownership of commercial and risk management. Helping our team to use new tools and approaches (such as data analytics). Pro-actively seek opportunities to enhance the business through: Identifying and developing client opportunities. Maintaining existing client and referrer relationships including through Key Account Management programmes. Delivering pitches and presentations to win work and grow our brand. Identifying areas for operational improvement and taking ownership of projects to implement change. Help our people to thrive through involvement in activities such as people management, learning and development and recruitment. 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: Good working knowledge of transaction services. Previous experience of managing teams. Self-starter who enjoys working as part of a team, but can also work autonomously. Excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrates a pro-active approach to continuous development. ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular, PowerPoint and Excel. 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 leading them. We'll broaden your horizons As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Audit team, you'll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From completing professional qualifications to developing new skills and exploring different learning opportunities, you'll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO. 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. You will: Act as audit lead - the expectation is that on large assignments this role will be supported by one (or more) Managers. Overall responsibility for each assignment will be retained by the Partner. Be responsible for leading and directing all aspects of the audit. People management responsibilities covering resource planning and allocation, performance management, training and recommendations for promotion. Act as a mentor to team members and provide coaching with a view to assisting them to achieve their personal career goals. Act as a role model for Manager level. Responsible for maximising profitability from a portfolio of audited entities. Liaison with central departments on risk management, technical and other matters. Take part in wider practice management at local level. Support Partners in group sales and marketing activity, including playing a leading role in pitch teams, attendance at group networking, and other marketing events as appropriate. Contribute to development of new business relationships and business proposals through high level sales and marketing activity. This will include winning new work. Support Partners with the implementation and communication of any new business strategies. Participate in Key Account Management. Develop specialist knowledge of a sector and/or technical area, and/or commercial area. Engage with key stakeholders more directly on technical and audit judgement decisions. Technical Skills ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent. Educated up to degree level or CTS. Significant experience of delivering audit and other assurance services to major businesses, including listed (full list and AIM) firms with international interests. Excellent working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Managing and developing staff (not only audit teams), i.e. coordinating staff projects, mentoring, counselling, appraising, recruiting etc. Business development experience - able to identify and convert opportunities to sell work. Proven experience in managing a wide portfolio of concurrent projects and project teams in a project management framework. Able to demonstrate the development of an industry network. 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.
Feb 18, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Audit team, you'll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From completing professional qualifications to developing new skills and exploring different learning opportunities, you'll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO. 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. You will: Act as audit lead - the expectation is that on large assignments this role will be supported by one (or more) Managers. Overall responsibility for each assignment will be retained by the Partner. Be responsible for leading and directing all aspects of the audit. People management responsibilities covering resource planning and allocation, performance management, training and recommendations for promotion. Act as a mentor to team members and provide coaching with a view to assisting them to achieve their personal career goals. Act as a role model for Manager level. Responsible for maximising profitability from a portfolio of audited entities. Liaison with central departments on risk management, technical and other matters. Take part in wider practice management at local level. Support Partners in group sales and marketing activity, including playing a leading role in pitch teams, attendance at group networking, and other marketing events as appropriate. Contribute to development of new business relationships and business proposals through high level sales and marketing activity. This will include winning new work. Support Partners with the implementation and communication of any new business strategies. Participate in Key Account Management. Develop specialist knowledge of a sector and/or technical area, and/or commercial area. Engage with key stakeholders more directly on technical and audit judgement decisions. Technical Skills ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent. Educated up to degree level or CTS. Significant experience of delivering audit and other assurance services to major businesses, including listed (full list and AIM) firms with international interests. Excellent working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Managing and developing staff (not only audit teams), i.e. coordinating staff projects, mentoring, counselling, appraising, recruiting etc. Business development experience - able to identify and convert opportunities to sell work. Proven experience in managing a wide portfolio of concurrent projects and project teams in a project management framework. Able to demonstrate the development of an industry network. 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.
Job Title: Litigation Lawyer Location: Crowthorne House, Wokingham Brand: Leaders Romans Group Salary: Competitive Salary Package About Us: LRG are an award-winning national property company, who are going through exciting periods of growth and offer tailored training and development programmes at all levels. With over 200 branches across England and Wales we have a reputation for perfection and delivering an outstanding customer experience. Investment in people is built into our culture, and there are opportunities for driven individuals to achieve their career aspirations within the company. Job Summary and Key Responsibilities We are seeking a skilled and efficient Litigation Lawyer with a minimum of 2 years' PQE to join our legal team, reporting directly to the Director of Legal. This hybrid role involves managing your own caseload of varied litigation matters while supporting the business on contentious operational issues. Regular weekly travel to our Group's head offices and other external meetings will be required. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of civil procedure, court processes, and the ability to draft pleadings and manage cases across various tracks. You will be a proactive problem solver with a robust approach to litigation, capable of navigating complex disputes efficiently and effectively. Key Responsibilities: Litigation and Case Management Conduct small claims, fast track, intermediate track, and multi-track legal proceedings. Manage the conduct of court applications from inception to resolution. Act for Claimants, Defendants, and other parties in a variety of disputes. Advise on liability and quantum in contentious matters. Ensure compliance with CPR (Civil Procedure Rules) and court procedures. Legal Drafting and Advisory Work Settle and draft legal pleadings, including particulars of claim, defences, counterclaims, and witness statements. Draft CPR-compliant letters of claim and letters of response. Provide commercial and strategic legal advice on dispute resolution, including mediation and ADR mechanisms. Contentious Commercial and Property Disputes Handle disputes involving agency law, professional negligence, and landlord & tenant matters. Manage rent guarantee disputes, B2C contracts, and contentious operational issues. Support employment-related disputes, particularly those concerning restrictive covenants and employer obligations. Advocacy and ADR Conduct advocacy where required, including representation at hearings and tribunals. Lead mediation and dispute resolution efforts, offering commercial and legal guidance. Advise internal stakeholders on risk management and pre-litigation dispute handling. Collaboration and Business Support Work closely with internal teams to resolve disputes efficiently. Liaise with external counsel and third parties where necessary. Assist in developing best practices for managing legal risks within the business. What are we looking for: Minimum 2 years' PQE, with proven experience managing your own caseload of litigation matters. Excellent knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules, court processes, and litigation best practices. Experience drafting pleadings, preparing cases for trial, and managing litigation across various tracks. Exposure to contentious contracts, agency law, landlord and tenant disputes, and consumer law. Desirable but not essential: advocacy and mediation experience. A commercial mindset with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to balance competing priorities. Willingness to travel weekly to the Wokingham and Worthing offices. What we can offer you: Proven track record for career growth and advancement within the company. Market leading training and ongoing professional development. Supportive and collaborative team environment. Benefits: Competitive base salary and Commission structure. Salary sacrifice pension scheme. Generous Holiday allowance, increasing by 1 day per year based on service with the option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday per year. Leaders Romans Group are an equal opportunities employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated individual to our team who shares our commitment to excellence in the Real Estate Industry. Leaders Romans Group does not engage the services of Recruitment agencies for the purpose of hiring. All job openings are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment team. We do not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate referral from Recruitment agencies, and any such submissions will not be considered.
Feb 18, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Litigation Lawyer Location: Crowthorne House, Wokingham Brand: Leaders Romans Group Salary: Competitive Salary Package About Us: LRG are an award-winning national property company, who are going through exciting periods of growth and offer tailored training and development programmes at all levels. With over 200 branches across England and Wales we have a reputation for perfection and delivering an outstanding customer experience. Investment in people is built into our culture, and there are opportunities for driven individuals to achieve their career aspirations within the company. Job Summary and Key Responsibilities We are seeking a skilled and efficient Litigation Lawyer with a minimum of 2 years' PQE to join our legal team, reporting directly to the Director of Legal. This hybrid role involves managing your own caseload of varied litigation matters while supporting the business on contentious operational issues. Regular weekly travel to our Group's head offices and other external meetings will be required. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of civil procedure, court processes, and the ability to draft pleadings and manage cases across various tracks. You will be a proactive problem solver with a robust approach to litigation, capable of navigating complex disputes efficiently and effectively. Key Responsibilities: Litigation and Case Management Conduct small claims, fast track, intermediate track, and multi-track legal proceedings. Manage the conduct of court applications from inception to resolution. Act for Claimants, Defendants, and other parties in a variety of disputes. Advise on liability and quantum in contentious matters. Ensure compliance with CPR (Civil Procedure Rules) and court procedures. Legal Drafting and Advisory Work Settle and draft legal pleadings, including particulars of claim, defences, counterclaims, and witness statements. Draft CPR-compliant letters of claim and letters of response. Provide commercial and strategic legal advice on dispute resolution, including mediation and ADR mechanisms. Contentious Commercial and Property Disputes Handle disputes involving agency law, professional negligence, and landlord & tenant matters. Manage rent guarantee disputes, B2C contracts, and contentious operational issues. Support employment-related disputes, particularly those concerning restrictive covenants and employer obligations. Advocacy and ADR Conduct advocacy where required, including representation at hearings and tribunals. Lead mediation and dispute resolution efforts, offering commercial and legal guidance. Advise internal stakeholders on risk management and pre-litigation dispute handling. Collaboration and Business Support Work closely with internal teams to resolve disputes efficiently. Liaise with external counsel and third parties where necessary. Assist in developing best practices for managing legal risks within the business. What are we looking for: Minimum 2 years' PQE, with proven experience managing your own caseload of litigation matters. Excellent knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules, court processes, and litigation best practices. Experience drafting pleadings, preparing cases for trial, and managing litigation across various tracks. Exposure to contentious contracts, agency law, landlord and tenant disputes, and consumer law. Desirable but not essential: advocacy and mediation experience. A commercial mindset with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to balance competing priorities. Willingness to travel weekly to the Wokingham and Worthing offices. What we can offer you: Proven track record for career growth and advancement within the company. Market leading training and ongoing professional development. Supportive and collaborative team environment. Benefits: Competitive base salary and Commission structure. Salary sacrifice pension scheme. Generous Holiday allowance, increasing by 1 day per year based on service with the option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday per year. Leaders Romans Group are an equal opportunities employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated individual to our team who shares our commitment to excellence in the Real Estate Industry. Leaders Romans Group does not engage the services of Recruitment agencies for the purpose of hiring. All job openings are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment team. We do not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate referral from Recruitment agencies, and any such submissions will not be considered.
A new and exciting Director in Quantum job based in London to work with experts in a specialist disputes division for a premium consultancy. This is a management role to lead and provide advisory services to clients on commercial and quantum issues. The client prides itself on working within all sectors of the construction and engineering industry. Therefore, this role can deliver an exciting variation of project exposure on domestic and international projects. This Director role would suit current Associate Directors or Directors who can demonstrate significant experience on live projects/contracts as well as experience as an Expert Witness. Responsibilities and Duties Specific duties will include (but are not limited to): Forensic analysis in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) Managing and developing the commercial and quantum team. Control, manage and report contractual obligations from procurement to final account. Determine schedules, monitor programmes, and understand risks. Writing reports that can be used in negotiations as well as formal dispute resolution procedures including adjudication, mediation, and litigation. Accurate assessments of progress Partake in business development and help generate work and clients. Desired Skills and Experience Formal disputes experience working with a claims and disputes consultancy. Extensive experience of quantum analysis job duties and writing narratives unassisted to a high standard. Expert Witness experience Ideally experience testifying, although this is not essential. Must have projects/clients they can bring along with them Comfortable with business development Leadership and management experience. An ambitious individual looking to buy into the core values of the business and help to drive the business forward with its growth plan. Qualifications/Educational Requirements Degree level education in a construction-related field or similar equivalent qualification is desired. Membership to a professional body such as the MRICS or CIArb would be advantageous. Relevant MSc in engineering and/or Construction Law and Disputes LLM would be a strong advantage. Employing Company Overview and Profile This particular hiring company is a reputable and established consultancy, with offices across the globe offering a range of planning, quantity surveying, alternative dispute resolution, and advisory services to their clients. This can include work in relation to disputes that are heading for adjudication as well as offering live project support and advisory services. Additional Benefits Package and Incentives Nilam Modhwadia is our specialist consultant managing this position. (Office hours 8.30 am - 5.30 pm Monday to Friday)
Feb 18, 2025
Full time
A new and exciting Director in Quantum job based in London to work with experts in a specialist disputes division for a premium consultancy. This is a management role to lead and provide advisory services to clients on commercial and quantum issues. The client prides itself on working within all sectors of the construction and engineering industry. Therefore, this role can deliver an exciting variation of project exposure on domestic and international projects. This Director role would suit current Associate Directors or Directors who can demonstrate significant experience on live projects/contracts as well as experience as an Expert Witness. Responsibilities and Duties Specific duties will include (but are not limited to): Forensic analysis in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) Managing and developing the commercial and quantum team. Control, manage and report contractual obligations from procurement to final account. Determine schedules, monitor programmes, and understand risks. Writing reports that can be used in negotiations as well as formal dispute resolution procedures including adjudication, mediation, and litigation. Accurate assessments of progress Partake in business development and help generate work and clients. Desired Skills and Experience Formal disputes experience working with a claims and disputes consultancy. Extensive experience of quantum analysis job duties and writing narratives unassisted to a high standard. Expert Witness experience Ideally experience testifying, although this is not essential. Must have projects/clients they can bring along with them Comfortable with business development Leadership and management experience. An ambitious individual looking to buy into the core values of the business and help to drive the business forward with its growth plan. Qualifications/Educational Requirements Degree level education in a construction-related field or similar equivalent qualification is desired. Membership to a professional body such as the MRICS or CIArb would be advantageous. Relevant MSc in engineering and/or Construction Law and Disputes LLM would be a strong advantage. Employing Company Overview and Profile This particular hiring company is a reputable and established consultancy, with offices across the globe offering a range of planning, quantity surveying, alternative dispute resolution, and advisory services to their clients. This can include work in relation to disputes that are heading for adjudication as well as offering live project support and advisory services. Additional Benefits Package and Incentives Nilam Modhwadia is our specialist consultant managing this position. (Office hours 8.30 am - 5.30 pm Monday to Friday)
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, entrepreneurial-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working 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. This challenging position sits within BDO's market-leading Financial Model Assurance Services team, providing a range of transactional model assurance and financial modelling-related services to global blue-chip sponsors, banks, financial institutions and funds in relation to major infrastructure, energy and digital projects, often in conjunction with our global network. These parties are involved in the financing, development, acquisition and operation of multi-million and, in some cases, multi-billion Pound projects, across all sectors and regions. The diverse range of projects we support include: petrochemical plants, LNG trains, water de-salination plants, and IWPP projects in the Middle East; to wind and rail projects across the UK and Europe; to government sponsored transport projects in the Benelux region; to digital infrastructure and energy from waste projects across the UK. The Director role involves taking responsibility for providing leadership to the team and deputising for Partners as required. Working closely in conjunction with the partner and the senior team this will include planning, monitoring, reviewing work of other team members and taking responsibility for undertaking and progressing quality control procedures, business development, practice development and marketing initiatives. You'll be someone with: Experience of managing Financial Model Audits over the whole engagement lifecycle including commercial management. Extensive experience of project finance including the origination and delivery of mandates for financial modelling, assurance and related financial advisory. Knowledge and experience of PPP, project finance, infrastructure and renewables would be well received. Experience of quality and risk reviews of the work performed and the final work products. ACA/ACCA qualification, or equivalent. Strong commercial management experience and a track record of converting business development opportunities such as scoping projects and developing and managing client relationships. A proven background in managing and developing teams. 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.
Feb 17, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurial-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working 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. This challenging position sits within BDO's market-leading Financial Model Assurance Services team, providing a range of transactional model assurance and financial modelling-related services to global blue-chip sponsors, banks, financial institutions and funds in relation to major infrastructure, energy and digital projects, often in conjunction with our global network. These parties are involved in the financing, development, acquisition and operation of multi-million and, in some cases, multi-billion Pound projects, across all sectors and regions. The diverse range of projects we support include: petrochemical plants, LNG trains, water de-salination plants, and IWPP projects in the Middle East; to wind and rail projects across the UK and Europe; to government sponsored transport projects in the Benelux region; to digital infrastructure and energy from waste projects across the UK. The Director role involves taking responsibility for providing leadership to the team and deputising for Partners as required. Working closely in conjunction with the partner and the senior team this will include planning, monitoring, reviewing work of other team members and taking responsibility for undertaking and progressing quality control procedures, business development, practice development and marketing initiatives. You'll be someone with: Experience of managing Financial Model Audits over the whole engagement lifecycle including commercial management. Extensive experience of project finance including the origination and delivery of mandates for financial modelling, assurance and related financial advisory. Knowledge and experience of PPP, project finance, infrastructure and renewables would be well received. Experience of quality and risk reviews of the work performed and the final work products. ACA/ACCA qualification, or equivalent. Strong commercial management experience and a track record of converting business development opportunities such as scoping projects and developing and managing client relationships. A proven background in managing and developing teams. 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 leading them. We'll broaden your horizons The Quality and Risk Management Team (QRM) provides leadership, guidance, and tools to help partners and staff manage quality and risk matters. The team is comprised of an Advisory and Compliance Team, a Chief Information Security Office Team, an Economic Crime Team, a Legal Team including a Commercial & Contracts Team, the Independence and Ethics Team and the Regulatory Supervisory Team, plus the Quality Monitoring Team. The team works closely with the firm's Technical Standards Group and the firm's leadership. 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. Can be considered on a part-time basis (4 days/week) Overview BDO continues to work on the enhancement of its system of quality management (SOQM) to support its desire to improve and sustain audit quality and drive a consistent quality standard across all areas of assurance work. The SOQM is part of compliance with the International Standard of Quality Management (UK) 1 (ISQM1) which was implemented as at 15 December 2022 and was evaluated for the first time during 2023. ISQM1 requires audit firms, including BDO LLP, to design and implement a system of quality management to ensure that the Firm and our personnel fulfil responsibilities in accordance with professional standards and other requirements and that reports issued are appropriate in the circumstances. ISQM1 also requires ongoing monitoring and an annual evaluation of the system of quality management under a reasonable assurance framework. The BDO ISQM1 team is responsible for supporting the SOQM in collaboration with the business owners in the firm, this includes undertaking risk assessments, control design and testing and evaluating inputs from across the firm to conclude on the annual evaluation of the SOQM. BDO is looking for an experienced and proactive Testing Manager to join our ISQM team. This role is crucial in ensuring the quality and integrity of our system of quality management processes and controls. You will be responsible for a range of activities including supporting process and control design, collaborating with business stakeholders to review quality risks, perform and conclude on the effectiveness of process walkthroughs and complete operational effectiveness testing. The Testing Manager will work closely with their dedicated ISQM Business Process Lead responsible for the achievement of the allocated Quality Objectives within their respective component area. The successful candidate will manage stakeholder relations in a collaborative manner whilst also providing subject matter expertise during testing. Responsibilities Schedule, plan and execute walkthrough testing of ISQM processes and controls. Conclude on process and control effectiveness and detail findings and actions to address any ineffective controls identified. Identify and report on areas of non-compliance and the associated impact to risks and the overall achievement of the quality objectives. Develop, agree and implement corrective action plans with business stakeholders. Manage and support a small team of share service resource. Prepare detailed reports on testing outcomes and present findings to the control owners, process owners and objective owners as required (this may include members of the firm's leadership team). Provide subject matter expertise to enhance current processes and controls as part of the ongoing maturing of the quality framework. Requirements Proven experience in process and control testing within ISQM or a related field such as Internal Audit or SOX. Strong understanding of quality management principles and standards, including updates to standards and how they impact the system of quality management. Ability to demonstrate problem-solving skills as part of your current or previous role. Delivery focused with an ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. This includes being able to report on delays or blockers to the achievement of targets and the ability to develop plans to address issues. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Both with internal team members and the wider business stakeholders, including senior leadership. Experience building relationships with stakeholders and collaborating to achieve the assigned objectives. Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing, rapid-growth environment with multiple projects and tasks. Confidence to articulate complex issues clearly and credibly to a range of stakeholders including leadership. Strong networking skills and the ability to build relationships across the firm, developing strong rapport with key stakeholders to gain the confidence of Partners and other senior staff. Experience of working in a large professional services firm and an understanding of the regulatory environment is desirable. Prior experience leading and delivering continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality processes and controls including the ability to manage complex projects and meet deadlines. Prior experience working in an Audit, Ethics Team or knowledge of the Ethical Standards and wider aspects of the Relevant Ethical Requirements ISQM Component would be advantageous. Professional qualification in a relevant field (e.g., ACA, ACCA) is preferred. About You You are a free-thinking, savvy professional who is passionate about risk and quality management. You thrive in a dynamic environment, take a leading role in influencing others to implement actions that contribute to the success of the firm and you are committed to delivering exceptional client service. Your ability to see things from a fresh perspective and your straightforward, human approach make you a perfect fit for our team. Why Join Us? At BDO, we are redefining service quality for our sector. We offer a seamless, agile, and flexible working environment where you know what you will get - delivered by people, not process. Join us and be part of a team that sets the standard for client service, delivering our best day, every day. 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.
Feb 17, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons The Quality and Risk Management Team (QRM) provides leadership, guidance, and tools to help partners and staff manage quality and risk matters. The team is comprised of an Advisory and Compliance Team, a Chief Information Security Office Team, an Economic Crime Team, a Legal Team including a Commercial & Contracts Team, the Independence and Ethics Team and the Regulatory Supervisory Team, plus the Quality Monitoring Team. The team works closely with the firm's Technical Standards Group and the firm's leadership. 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. Can be considered on a part-time basis (4 days/week) Overview BDO continues to work on the enhancement of its system of quality management (SOQM) to support its desire to improve and sustain audit quality and drive a consistent quality standard across all areas of assurance work. The SOQM is part of compliance with the International Standard of Quality Management (UK) 1 (ISQM1) which was implemented as at 15 December 2022 and was evaluated for the first time during 2023. ISQM1 requires audit firms, including BDO LLP, to design and implement a system of quality management to ensure that the Firm and our personnel fulfil responsibilities in accordance with professional standards and other requirements and that reports issued are appropriate in the circumstances. ISQM1 also requires ongoing monitoring and an annual evaluation of the system of quality management under a reasonable assurance framework. The BDO ISQM1 team is responsible for supporting the SOQM in collaboration with the business owners in the firm, this includes undertaking risk assessments, control design and testing and evaluating inputs from across the firm to conclude on the annual evaluation of the SOQM. BDO is looking for an experienced and proactive Testing Manager to join our ISQM team. This role is crucial in ensuring the quality and integrity of our system of quality management processes and controls. You will be responsible for a range of activities including supporting process and control design, collaborating with business stakeholders to review quality risks, perform and conclude on the effectiveness of process walkthroughs and complete operational effectiveness testing. The Testing Manager will work closely with their dedicated ISQM Business Process Lead responsible for the achievement of the allocated Quality Objectives within their respective component area. The successful candidate will manage stakeholder relations in a collaborative manner whilst also providing subject matter expertise during testing. Responsibilities Schedule, plan and execute walkthrough testing of ISQM processes and controls. Conclude on process and control effectiveness and detail findings and actions to address any ineffective controls identified. Identify and report on areas of non-compliance and the associated impact to risks and the overall achievement of the quality objectives. Develop, agree and implement corrective action plans with business stakeholders. Manage and support a small team of share service resource. Prepare detailed reports on testing outcomes and present findings to the control owners, process owners and objective owners as required (this may include members of the firm's leadership team). Provide subject matter expertise to enhance current processes and controls as part of the ongoing maturing of the quality framework. Requirements Proven experience in process and control testing within ISQM or a related field such as Internal Audit or SOX. Strong understanding of quality management principles and standards, including updates to standards and how they impact the system of quality management. Ability to demonstrate problem-solving skills as part of your current or previous role. Delivery focused with an ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. This includes being able to report on delays or blockers to the achievement of targets and the ability to develop plans to address issues. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Both with internal team members and the wider business stakeholders, including senior leadership. Experience building relationships with stakeholders and collaborating to achieve the assigned objectives. Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing, rapid-growth environment with multiple projects and tasks. Confidence to articulate complex issues clearly and credibly to a range of stakeholders including leadership. Strong networking skills and the ability to build relationships across the firm, developing strong rapport with key stakeholders to gain the confidence of Partners and other senior staff. Experience of working in a large professional services firm and an understanding of the regulatory environment is desirable. Prior experience leading and delivering continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality processes and controls including the ability to manage complex projects and meet deadlines. Prior experience working in an Audit, Ethics Team or knowledge of the Ethical Standards and wider aspects of the Relevant Ethical Requirements ISQM Component would be advantageous. Professional qualification in a relevant field (e.g., ACA, ACCA) is preferred. About You You are a free-thinking, savvy professional who is passionate about risk and quality management. You thrive in a dynamic environment, take a leading role in influencing others to implement actions that contribute to the success of the firm and you are committed to delivering exceptional client service. Your ability to see things from a fresh perspective and your straightforward, human approach make you a perfect fit for our team. Why Join Us? At BDO, we are redefining service quality for our sector. We offer a seamless, agile, and flexible working environment where you know what you will get - delivered by people, not process. Join us and be part of a team that sets the standard for client service, delivering our best day, every day. 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.
Director, Risk & Insurance Due Diligence - M&A & Transaction Solutions, London Are you a seasoned Commercial Insurance professional with complementary expertise gained in large-scale, M&A due diligence? Are you keen to join and play a pivotal role within a prominent, specialist practice where you'll take the lead on a variety of projects and advisory services in the pre-acquisition and post-deal M&A environments? If so, then we'd love to hear from you in connection with this fantastic new opportunity with Aon's dynamic M&A Transactions Solutions (AMATS) practice situated at our flagship London office. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. Our global AMATS practice comprises Insurance, Human Capital, Cyber & Digital, Intellectual Property and ESG authorities with a dedicated focus on transactional activity. The R&I team you'd be joining provides insurance advisory services to private equity and infrastructure funds, as well as strategic (corporate) clients, on buy-side and sell-side M&A opportunities. What your day will look like Leading insurance due diligence advisory projects for private equity, infrastructure, and corporate clients in support of their M&A processes. The diligence process includes a review of a target's exposure and insurance-related information provided in the data room, interviews with management, collection and tracking of requested information, gleaning and collation of technical insurance commentary and production of high-quality reports. Driving project management engagement. Collaborating closely with clients and other top tier advisers. Coordinating internal Aon expertise, resources and solutions across various practices and geographies and building an internal network. Determining opportunities for cross-selling other Aon products, services, and solutions. Facilitating post-close programme placements in our wider business. Building and encouraging client relationships. How this opportunity is different We asked some leaders in AMATS, "How this opportunity is different?" and here are their responses! "AMATS colleagues come from a wide range of backgrounds, from lawyers, to big 4 advisors, to insurance experts. One of the things I am most proud of is how we empower our colleagues to succeed and to pursue projects and learn about services, sectors and clients that they are interested in - it is a great place to work alongside a whole host of industry experts to deliver a broad range of impactful services to our clients." David Cooper, UK Head of Risk & Insurance and Lender Insurance Advisory "The role is an opportunity to join an established EMEA team, based out of our London office where you act in a core group of leaders. Furthermore it's more than just Risk & Insurance, you will intersect with other colleagues in Digital, Climate, Human Capital, Transaction Liability and more. You will have an opportunity to develop your career and contribute to the development of more junior members of the team. You will also be regularly interfacing with high profile global investor clients, blue chip corporate clients, and their advisors." Ian McCaw, Head of Transaction Advisory Services, EMEA Skills and experience that will lead to success M&A transaction, due diligence and/or project management experience is essential. Proven general insurance experience, such as property & casualty insurance experience (broking or underwriting) across core or specialty insurance sectors is crucial, including relevant qualifications (e.g. ACII full or part qualified). Experience in providing risk and insurance advice in the context of an M&A scenario is also desirable. How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email
Feb 15, 2025
Full time
Director, Risk & Insurance Due Diligence - M&A & Transaction Solutions, London Are you a seasoned Commercial Insurance professional with complementary expertise gained in large-scale, M&A due diligence? Are you keen to join and play a pivotal role within a prominent, specialist practice where you'll take the lead on a variety of projects and advisory services in the pre-acquisition and post-deal M&A environments? If so, then we'd love to hear from you in connection with this fantastic new opportunity with Aon's dynamic M&A Transactions Solutions (AMATS) practice situated at our flagship London office. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. Our global AMATS practice comprises Insurance, Human Capital, Cyber & Digital, Intellectual Property and ESG authorities with a dedicated focus on transactional activity. The R&I team you'd be joining provides insurance advisory services to private equity and infrastructure funds, as well as strategic (corporate) clients, on buy-side and sell-side M&A opportunities. What your day will look like Leading insurance due diligence advisory projects for private equity, infrastructure, and corporate clients in support of their M&A processes. The diligence process includes a review of a target's exposure and insurance-related information provided in the data room, interviews with management, collection and tracking of requested information, gleaning and collation of technical insurance commentary and production of high-quality reports. Driving project management engagement. Collaborating closely with clients and other top tier advisers. Coordinating internal Aon expertise, resources and solutions across various practices and geographies and building an internal network. Determining opportunities for cross-selling other Aon products, services, and solutions. Facilitating post-close programme placements in our wider business. Building and encouraging client relationships. How this opportunity is different We asked some leaders in AMATS, "How this opportunity is different?" and here are their responses! "AMATS colleagues come from a wide range of backgrounds, from lawyers, to big 4 advisors, to insurance experts. One of the things I am most proud of is how we empower our colleagues to succeed and to pursue projects and learn about services, sectors and clients that they are interested in - it is a great place to work alongside a whole host of industry experts to deliver a broad range of impactful services to our clients." David Cooper, UK Head of Risk & Insurance and Lender Insurance Advisory "The role is an opportunity to join an established EMEA team, based out of our London office where you act in a core group of leaders. Furthermore it's more than just Risk & Insurance, you will intersect with other colleagues in Digital, Climate, Human Capital, Transaction Liability and more. You will have an opportunity to develop your career and contribute to the development of more junior members of the team. You will also be regularly interfacing with high profile global investor clients, blue chip corporate clients, and their advisors." Ian McCaw, Head of Transaction Advisory Services, EMEA Skills and experience that will lead to success M&A transaction, due diligence and/or project management experience is essential. Proven general insurance experience, such as property & casualty insurance experience (broking or underwriting) across core or specialty insurance sectors is crucial, including relevant qualifications (e.g. ACII full or part qualified). Experience in providing risk and insurance advice in the context of an M&A scenario is also desirable. How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email
Director - Rewards and People Advisory We are currently growing our UK Talent & Reward Advisory team and are looking to hire a Senior Consultant or Director to join our busy practice based in the City of London. The Advisory team is part of the wider Human Capital Solutions practice. This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from the London office. Aon is in the business of better decisions. At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. The Talent Advisory Team partners with our clients and supports them in developing new talent & reward approaches tailored to their particular business and its unique operating model and culture. Our main service areas focus on total reward strategies, employee value proposition design (EVP), future skills definition, culture alignment, job architecture and levelling, and design of all components of the reward package including base pay, annual incentive plans, sales incentives, and performance management. We provide invaluable advice to companies during some of the most exciting and crucial moments in their growth and evolution, including during carve-outs and M&A scenarios where we help them create, align, and integrate talent & reward processes. This is a commercially focused role with direct client and prospect interaction, where individuals are expected to be involved in business development, closing deals, and successful management and delivery of projects. What the day will look like: Solve client's workforce challenges through Talent and, where possible, Health and Wealth solutions. Accountable for projects to ensure quality, accuracy, and efficiency. Manage a robust network to develop relationships and opportunities for the Advisory team. Support the development of thought leadership across our Advisory offering. Shape, sell, and lead bespoke solutions to clients as a subject matter expert. Project management with a high degree of personal involvement in delivery. Work in accordance with the Aon UK Limited Risk Management Framework and compliance with policies. Skills and experience that will lead to success: Technical experience in Total Reward, Rewards Analytics, People Analytics, and/or Talent Management. Experience leading and delivering significant projects. Proven sales experience and experience of mentoring and leading a team. Ability to collaborate well with colleagues across different teams and geographies. Superior listening skills and the ability to develop insightful questions. Strong written and oral communication skills for interactions with clients and colleagues. Highly evolved analytical skills for interpreting data. Consistent track record of strong senior stakeholder level client relationship management. Commercial competence, with an ability to drive revenue growth. Flexibility to work in situations where there is no unique right answer. How this opportunity is different: The role-holder will be the Senior Advisor on our most high-profile project opportunities, driving value by providing project management and consultancy to clients while building and championing strong client relationships. How we support our colleagues: In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce and provide an agile, inclusive environment. We offer a variety of working style solutions, and all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year. Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Feb 15, 2025
Full time
Director - Rewards and People Advisory We are currently growing our UK Talent & Reward Advisory team and are looking to hire a Senior Consultant or Director to join our busy practice based in the City of London. The Advisory team is part of the wider Human Capital Solutions practice. This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from the London office. Aon is in the business of better decisions. At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. The Talent Advisory Team partners with our clients and supports them in developing new talent & reward approaches tailored to their particular business and its unique operating model and culture. Our main service areas focus on total reward strategies, employee value proposition design (EVP), future skills definition, culture alignment, job architecture and levelling, and design of all components of the reward package including base pay, annual incentive plans, sales incentives, and performance management. We provide invaluable advice to companies during some of the most exciting and crucial moments in their growth and evolution, including during carve-outs and M&A scenarios where we help them create, align, and integrate talent & reward processes. This is a commercially focused role with direct client and prospect interaction, where individuals are expected to be involved in business development, closing deals, and successful management and delivery of projects. What the day will look like: Solve client's workforce challenges through Talent and, where possible, Health and Wealth solutions. Accountable for projects to ensure quality, accuracy, and efficiency. Manage a robust network to develop relationships and opportunities for the Advisory team. Support the development of thought leadership across our Advisory offering. Shape, sell, and lead bespoke solutions to clients as a subject matter expert. Project management with a high degree of personal involvement in delivery. Work in accordance with the Aon UK Limited Risk Management Framework and compliance with policies. Skills and experience that will lead to success: Technical experience in Total Reward, Rewards Analytics, People Analytics, and/or Talent Management. Experience leading and delivering significant projects. Proven sales experience and experience of mentoring and leading a team. Ability to collaborate well with colleagues across different teams and geographies. Superior listening skills and the ability to develop insightful questions. Strong written and oral communication skills for interactions with clients and colleagues. Highly evolved analytical skills for interpreting data. Consistent track record of strong senior stakeholder level client relationship management. Commercial competence, with an ability to drive revenue growth. Flexibility to work in situations where there is no unique right answer. How this opportunity is different: The role-holder will be the Senior Advisor on our most high-profile project opportunities, driving value by providing project management and consultancy to clients while building and championing strong client relationships. How we support our colleagues: In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce and provide an agile, inclusive environment. We offer a variety of working style solutions, and all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year. Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
