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Join us as a Relationship Director- People and Property Services (PPS), Large Corporate, this is a fantastic opportunity to lead a portfolio of some of the largest business services clients that focus on People and Property solutions. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a portfolio of the UK's largest People services clients; including recruitment and payroll specialists as well as Property Services clients; Surveyance, Architecture, Estate and Lettings, Property Management and Facilities Management. As an industry-leading banking solutions provider to these sectors, Barclays works alongside key stakeholders within these sectors (APSCO, RICS, TPI, Property Mark) and seeks to drive positive change within the sectors. The successful candidate will demonstrate an interest in these sectors and be able to show they have the skills needed to work beyond their immediate portfolio and build relationships with critical sector stakeholders. New client acquisition is a key feature of the role so an ability to demonstrate skills in this regard will also be important. As a senior team member, the individual will be expected to support the development of colleagues through coaching and delivering industry insights and help the Head of PPS in supporting colleagues to ensure consistently excellent enhanced due diligence is undertaken on high-risk clients. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in managing large high-value clients and coordinating multi-stakeholder relationships, particularly in relation to central treasury and risk management activities. To be successful in this role you will have: Strong relationship management skills, with a client-focused approach Proven credit and pricing expertise, ensuring sound financial solutions A proactive and growth mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities and deliver results. A proven track record in managing large high-value clients Corporate Banking experience Desirable skills include: Industry knowledge of the Business and Professional Services sector (preferably People Services and/or Property Services). Experience in portfolio management and business development You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role is located in London. Purpose of the role To establish and nurture profitable partnerships with corporate clients. It's the bridge between the bank's offerings and clients' needs, ensuring mutual benefit and long-term success. Accountabilities Management of client relationships to identify the clients financial goals, challenges, and risk tolerance to support the analysis of data obtained from various sources, including the investment portfolio and cash flow, to identify trends, insights, areas for improvement and additional services to support client needs. Research and understanding of the client's industry trends, regulatory landscape, and competitive environment to inform strategic recommendations. Design of customised solutions that address the client's specific needs and objectives, incorporating a range of products and services from the bank's portfolio. Communication of the value proposition of proposed solutions, justification of recommendations, and negotiation of terms that are beneficial for both the client and the bank. Provision of guidance to clients to support their financial decisions, risk management and wealth management strategies and updates on market trends to ensure a positive and continuous relationship. Assessment of financial, legal, and operational risks associated with client relationships, and implementation of measures to minimise potential losses. Documentation of all client interactions, transactions, and agreements to ensure transparency and auditability, and communicate findings effectively to support product development, service offerings, and the overall bank strategy. Monitoring of client satisfaction, revenue generated, and other relevant metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of relationship management efforts. Execution of market research and analysis to support the identification of potential new opportunities, market trends, and customer needs, to develop strategies for business growth. Vice President Expectations To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and elevate breaches of policies/procedures If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department's future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda. Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies. Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions. Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes. Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.

Locations : Boston Atlanta London Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do The Global Platform Team Lead and Senior Director - IT Security is responsible for leading the design, delivery, and continuous evolution of BCG's security platforms across identity, device, and data protection domains. This role ensures end-to-end security engineering across all technology environments, including cloud, on-prem, and hybrid systems. The leader will drive strategic planning, execution, and operations of scalable, automated, and resilient security controls that protect BCG's global operations and users, while enabling innovation and agility across BCG Core, BCG X, and CT worldwide. This role is also accountable for embedding security within DevSecOps practices, enforcing automation at scale, and applying Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles across all security services. The role requires strong partnership with ISRM, with a focus on balancing and prioritizing security requirements, automation opportunities, user experience needs, and broader business outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Transformation: Define and execute a unified security engineering strategy that addresses identity, endpoint, and data protection across all environments. Lead the design and implementation of scalable, automated security solutions that integrate seamlessly into enterprise platforms and user experiences. Establish a global security architecture and engineering roadmap focused on prevention, detection, and rapid response. Drive continuous improvement of security posture while aligning with business needs, regulatory requirements, and user experience expectations. Champion DevSecOps practices to embed security early into development and delivery workflows. Security Platform Engineering: Lead end-to-end engineering for identity and access management (IAM), including authentication, authorization, and privileged access controls. Oversee endpoint security architecture and enforcement, ensuring comprehensive coverage for threat detection, malware prevention, and device compliance. Build and operate scalable data protection solutions, including data loss prevention (DLP), secrets management, encryption, and classification. Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native services, and on-prem platforms to enforce security-by-design principles. Deliver security capabilities that support modern work scenarios, remote access, zero-trust networking, and AI/ML workloads. Leverage automation frameworks and IaC to improve scalability and reduce manual intervention. Operational Security, SRE & Assurance: Ensure security platforms are resilient, continuously monitored, and designed for 24x7 support and incident response readiness. Embed security telemetry and observability to enable proactive threat detection and automated response. Apply SRE principles to improve reliability, performance, and maintainability of security services. Lead platform health, patching automation, and vulnerability remediation workflows. Define service level objectives (SLOs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) for all security services. Compliance, Governance & Risk Management: Ensure alignment with global compliance requirements such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, GDPR, and others. Partner with governance, legal, and ISRM teams to implement enforceable policies and standards across identity, endpoint, and data domains. Operationalize policy enforcement through automated controls and continuous compliance checks. Lead risk mitigation efforts with technical solutions that scale across diverse user and system profiles. Financial & Vendor Management: Manage security platform budgets and investments with a focus on cost optimization and long-term value. Evaluate and manage third-party vendors and partners, ensuring they meet technical, contractual, and security expectations. Lead procurement and renewal cycles in alignment with operational and architectural strategies. Leadership & Talent Development: Build and mentor a global team of security engineers, fostering a high-performance, collaborative, and forward-thinking culture. Drive internal knowledge sharing and upskilling programs across security architecture, automation, and secure software engineering. Collaborate cross-functionally with platform, product, and enterprise architecture teams to embed security early and often. What You'll Bring Required Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, or platform security roles. 5+ years in a senior leadership position with accountability for enterprise-scale security platforms. Deep expertise in IAM, endpoint security, and data protection technologies, with proven ability to design and scale global solutions. Experience with security engineering in hybrid and cloud-native environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). Proven track record in automating security controls, implementing zero-trust models, and supporting 24x7 security operations. Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and risk management strategies. Preferred Qualifications: Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, AWS/Azure Security Specialty, or equivalent. Experience with tools like Okta, Azure AD, CrowdStrike, Tanium, Zscaler, Vault, and other modern security platforms. Familiarity with DevSecOps principles, Infrastructure as Code, and secure software development practices. Who You'll Work With Work Environment & Additional Information: Hybrid or on-site work model. Occasional travel may be required for business, vendor, or team engagement. Ability to operate in a fast-paced, complex environment, balancing long-term strategy with operational agility. Additional info For US locations only In the US, we have a compensation transparency approach. Total compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, retirement contribution, and a market leading benefits package described below. The base salary range for this role in Boston is $183,000.00 - $237,000.00. This is an estimated range, however, specific base salaries within the range depend on various factors such as experience and skill set. It is not common for new BCG employees to be hired at the high-end of the salary range. BCG regularly reviews its ranges to ensure market competitiveness. In addition to your base salary, your total compensation will include a bonus of up to 45% and a generous retirement contribution that starts at 10%. Senior Directors/Executive Directors are also eligible for a Firm Performance Bonus. All of our plans provide best in class coverage: Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children Low $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities Fully vested Profit Sharing Retirement Fund contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not, plus the option for employees to make personal contributions to a 401(k) plan Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement Generous paid time off including 12 holidays per year, an annual office closure between Christmas and New Years, and 20 vacation days per year (earned at 1.66 days per month) Paid sick time on an as needed basis Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.

Locations : Boston Atlanta London Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do The Global Platform Team Lead and Senior Director - IT Security is responsible for leading the design, delivery, and continuous evolution of BCG's security platforms across identity, device, and data protection domains. This role ensures end-to-end security engineering across all technology environments, including cloud, on-prem, and hybrid systems. The leader will drive strategic planning, execution, and operations of scalable, automated, and resilient security controls that protect BCG's global operations and users, while enabling innovation and agility across BCG Core, BCG X, and CT worldwide. This role is also accountable for embedding security within DevSecOps practices, enforcing automation at scale, and applying Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles across all security services. The role requires strong partnership with ISRM, with a focus on balancing and prioritizing security requirements, automation opportunities, user experience needs, and broader business outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Transformation: Define and execute a unified security engineering strategy that addresses identity, endpoint, and data protection across all environments. Lead the design and implementation of scalable, automated security solutions that integrate seamlessly into enterprise platforms and user experiences. Establish a global security architecture and engineering roadmap focused on prevention, detection, and rapid response. Drive continuous improvement of security posture while aligning with business needs, regulatory requirements, and user experience expectations. Champion DevSecOps practices to embed security early into development and delivery workflows. Security Platform Engineering: Lead end-to-end engineering for identity and access management (IAM), including authentication, authorization, and privileged access controls. Oversee endpoint security architecture and enforcement, ensuring comprehensive coverage for threat detection, malware prevention, and device compliance. Build and operate scalable data protection solutions, including data loss prevention (DLP), secrets management, encryption, and classification. Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native services, and on-prem platforms to enforce security-by-design principles. Deliver security capabilities that support modern work scenarios, remote access, zero-trust networking, and AI/ML workloads. Leverage automation frameworks and IaC to improve scalability and reduce manual intervention. Operational Security, SRE & Assurance: Ensure security platforms are resilient, continuously monitored, and designed for 24x7 support and incident response readiness. Embed security telemetry and observability to enable proactive threat detection and automated response. Apply SRE principles to improve reliability, performance, and maintainability of security services. Lead platform health, patching automation, and vulnerability remediation workflows. Define service level objectives (SLOs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) for all security services. Compliance, Governance & Risk Management: Ensure alignment with global compliance requirements such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, GDPR, and others. Partner with governance, legal, and ISRM teams to implement enforceable policies and standards across identity, endpoint, and data domains. Operationalize policy enforcement through automated controls and continuous compliance checks. Lead risk mitigation efforts with technical solutions that scale across diverse user and system profiles. Financial & Vendor Management: Manage security platform budgets and investments with a focus on cost optimization and long-term value. Evaluate and manage third-party vendors and partners, ensuring they meet technical, contractual, and security expectations. Lead procurement and renewal cycles in alignment with operational and architectural strategies. Leadership & Talent Development: Build and mentor a global team of security engineers, fostering a high-performance, collaborative, and forward-thinking culture. Drive internal knowledge sharing and upskilling programs across security architecture, automation, and secure software engineering. Collaborate cross-functionally with platform, product, and enterprise architecture teams to embed security early and often. What You'll Bring Required Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, or platform security roles. 5+ years in a senior leadership position with accountability for enterprise-scale security platforms. Deep expertise in IAM, endpoint security, and data protection technologies, with proven ability to design and scale global solutions. Experience with security engineering in hybrid and cloud-native environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). Proven track record in automating security controls, implementing zero-trust models, and supporting 24x7 security operations. Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and risk management strategies. Preferred Qualifications: Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, AWS/Azure Security Specialty, or equivalent. Experience with tools like Okta, Azure AD, CrowdStrike, Tanium, Zscaler, Vault, and other modern security platforms. Familiarity with DevSecOps principles, Infrastructure as Code, and secure software development practices. Who You'll Work With Work Environment & Additional Information: Hybrid or on-site work model. Occasional travel may be required for business, vendor, or team engagement. Ability to operate in a fast-paced, complex environment, balancing long-term strategy with operational agility. Additional info For US locations only In the US, we have a compensation transparency approach. Total compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, retirement contribution, and a market leading benefits package described below. The base salary range for this role in Boston is $183,000.00 - $237,000.00. This is an estimated range, however, specific base salaries within the range depend on various factors such as experience and skill set. It is not common for new BCG employees to be hired at the high-end of the salary range. BCG regularly reviews its ranges to ensure market competitiveness. In addition to your base salary, your total compensation will include a bonus of up to 45% and a generous retirement contribution that starts at 10%. Senior Directors/Executive Directors are also eligible for a Firm Performance Bonus. All of our plans provide best in class coverage: Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children Low $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities Fully vested Profit Sharing Retirement Fund contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not, plus the option for employees to make personal contributions to a 401(k) plan Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement Generous paid time off including 12 holidays per year, an annual office closure between Christmas and New Years, and 20 vacation days per year (earned at 1.66 days per month) Paid sick time on an as needed basis Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.

Sales Director - Media / SaaS Client Sales AdTech Media MadTech Strategic Sales Our client is a global leader in data-driven advertising and marketing solutions, working with the world's largest retailers and brands. They are now hiring a Sales Director to drive new business growth in the UK, selling directly to brands. This is a high-impact role for a senior seller with deep expertise in Media / Adtech and a strong track record in client direct sales. The Role Drive net new revenue by securing business with enterprise brands and advertisers. Manage the full sales cycle using a consultative, insight-led approach. Partner with Marketing, Product, and Customer Success teams Deliver seamless execution and maximise client value. You 5+ years of direct sales experience in AdTech and / or Media Proven track record of exceeding sales targets with enterprise brands (client direct) Strong background in selling digital platforms and/or media solutions Excellent communicator with the ability to build trusted relationships at C-suite level Able to identify opportunities and close high-value deals Sphere Digital Recruitment currently have a variety of job opportunities across digital so feel free to get in touch with us to find out how we can help you. Please take a look at our website. Sphere is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications regardless of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation, and any other protected status as required by applicable law. If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever, please let us know.

A leading recruitment agency in Greater London is seeking a Sales Director to drive business growth in the UK market. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of direct sales experience in AdTech, a proven track record with enterprise brands, and the ability to build C-suite relationships. This high-impact role involves managing the sales cycle with a consultative approach to maximize client value.

Join us as a Senior Enhanced Due Diligence Manager where we are looking for a Vice President to join the UKC Financial Crime Execution team, based in the UK, to report directly to the Head of PEP & High Risk EDD. You will support the front office business with a deep expertise in managing Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews for high risk customer types, including Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), Embassies and Diplomatic Missions, Cannabis and other High Risk Customer Types. As a Senior Enhanced Due Diligence Manager you will also support the Head of High Risk & PEP EDD in providing detailed advice and guidance on complex High risk reviews to the UKC FCE team and stakeholders in TC01, 2LoD and Coverage in respect of anti-money laundering, sanctions, and anti-bribery and corruption. Key Accountabilities Perform EDD and produce in-depth, narrative EDD Reports using information collected by 1LOD (KYC and Business), Factiva, Lexis Nexis, World-check, Google and other publicly available resources. Engage 1LOD stakeholders (Relationship Director, Risk Assessment Unit) and 2LOD colleagues (Head of UK Corporate Bank Financial Crime or delegates) to facilitate the successful conclusion of the review. Engage with stakeholders such as FinCrime Advisory, Sanctions Advisory, ABC Advisory and the FIU or Legal and Group Tax to seek advice on specific issues. Identify, analyse and articulate the specific Financial Crime-relevant risk posed and provide a reasoned recommendation as to how to proceed with the relationship. Apply judgment to ascertain what level of EDD is adequate and proportionate to mitigate the identified risks associated with a relationship. Where necessary, engage with external vendors to procure investigative due diligence reports. Manage the relationships with external vendors and handle the administrative and billing-related enquiries. Advise the stakeholders including the business and KYC on high risk relationships and transactions. If required and in line with UK legal obligations, draft and file internal Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), and provide support to the relevant team tasked with investigating any such internal SARs. Undertake analysis of transactional activity on Corporate bank accounts and analysis of/comparison with published annual accounts where available, in order to identify suspicious transactions and assess Barclays exposure to AML risk. Provide guidance, training and feedback to Relationship Directors in their own assessment of transitional activity and explanation of client nature of business/source of funds. Assume responsibility for the administrative and filing requirements related to managing PEP relationships. Maintain and update Central PEP Repository and the FinCrime IRIS platform. Support maintenance of PEP EDD Team MI. Present and explain MI to Senior Management and ensure the accuracy of underlying data. Protect the reputation of Barclays by identifying and mitigating the risk posed by high risk customers. Play a key role in proposing and implementing a read across for EDD and UKC High risk Forum processes and requirements to other High risk customer types in UKC. Identify, elevate and attempt to mitigate existing shortcomings in the UKC's CDD/EDD processes. Train new staff members about EDD methodology and the UK Corporate Bank's governance and control systems. To be successful in this role you will need skills and experience in: Advanced degree level education and strong academic track record. Strong written and oral communication skills particularly as relates matters of financial crime risk and how they apply to business and client matters. Skillful coordination in working across a wide range of stakeholders both within and beyond the function. Demonstrable knowledge and experience in analysing the political and/or business context in a global region of relevance to the UKC High risk PEP population. Previous experience using open-source research tools such as Factiva, Lexis Nexis, Orbis or World-check. In-depth knowledge of AML, CTF, ABC, Sanctions risks. Ability to work using own initiative to determine an appropriate investigative approach to complex cases and come to conclusions and make recommendations to senior stakeholders. Excellent report writing and presentation skills. Desirable skills include: Proficient in at least one additional language to English. Interest in geopolitical events and experience in analysing risks in the context of financial flows. Ability to deal with high levels of ambiguity and simplify outputs and recommendations. Relevant advanced AML/CTF or ABC qualifications i.e. ICA AML Diploma. Knowledge of UK Financial Crime regulatory environment. You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job specific technical skills. This role is located in London or Birmingham. Purpose of the role To provide data led expert oversight and check and challenge on business and compliance matters to evidence that the organisation is operating in a compliance with Barclays legal, regulatory and ethical responsibilities. Accountabilities Identification and assessment of compliance risks through thorough reviews of business activities, changes, processes, testing and systems to. Identification and investigation of potential market abuse, including but not limited to, Insider Dealing, Unlawful Disclosure, Market Manipulation or Anti Competitive Conduct. Conduct investigation of compliance risk events or breaches. Oversight and check and challenge of corrective actions and preventative measures to avoid future occurrences. Implementation of compliance policies and procedures in line with regulatory requirements and ensuring that the bank's internal policies are aligned with international standards, including jurisdictional requirements. Collaboration with 1LOD, other relevant Compliance teams and legal, and relevant risk management functions to facilitate a comprehensive approach to compliance and risk management. Identification, investigation and oversight of potential money laundering, terrorist financing or other financial crime. Vice President Expectations To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escape breaches of policies/procedures. If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department's future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements. If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions. Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda. Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies. Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions. Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes. Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.

Active Directory SME +6 months + +Fully remote working +SC cleared role + 575 - 625 a day Inside IR35 Skills: +AD design +GPO +AZure AD As the Active Directory SME, you will take ownership of the design, architecture, and operational excellence of Microsoft Active Directory services. You will act as the technical authority for AD-related activities, ensuring the environment remains secure, scalable, compliant, and aligned to organisational strategy. This role includes both hands-on engineering and strategic project leadership. Key Responsibilities Core Technical Activities Design & Architecture Develop and maintain AD architecture for scalability, security, and high performance. Plan and implement domain and forest designs, trust relationships, and OU structures. Administration & Operations Manage domain controllers, replication, DNS, and DHCP integration. Create, maintain, and troubleshoot Group Policy Objects (GPOs). Monitor AD health, diagnose replication issues, and resolve authentication failures. Security & Compliance Implement enterprise AD security best practices (e.g., tiered admin model, secure LDAP). Perform audits of accounts, groups, and permissions. Support SOX, GDPR, and other compliance requirements through logging and access control. Identity & Access Management Manage full user lifecycle: provisioning, deprovisioning, and RBAC. Integrate AD with IAM and cloud platforms (Azure AD, Okta, etc.). Support SSO and federation (ADFS, SAML, OAuth). Migrations & Upgrades Lead AD migrations, domain/forest consolidations, and Windows Server upgrades. Plan schema extensions and ensure application compatibility. Disaster Recovery & Continuity Develop, document, and test AD backup and recovery processes. Maintain high availability and failover strategies for critical AD components. Automation & Scripting Use PowerShell to automate tasks, generate reports, and streamline operations. Build scripts for bulk user management, GPO deployment, and auditing. Collaboration & Support Partner with infrastructure, security, and application teams to deliver integrated services. Provide SME-level support for escalated incidents and complex service requests. Experience & Skills Required The ideal contractor will bring 5+ years of hands-on experience in a similar AD-focused role, with expertise in: Active Directory Architecture & Replication GPO Design, Deployment & Troubleshooting DNS/DHCP integration with AD PowerShell scripting for automation and reporting ADFS configuration and federation support Azure AD - hybrid identity & sync (AAD Connect) Kerberos and NTLM authentication LDAP / LDAPS Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) It is essential for this role that you hold active SC clear ance. If you'd like to discuss this Active Directory SME role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

Managing Partner - Public Sector UK&I London Backed by the incredible insight of Gartner Research, Gartner's growing Consulting business helps the world's leading organisations to stay ahead of the digital curve. Gartner's Consulting business is growing and provides independent support to National Governments and Public Sector organisations. Providing 'right practice' data driven support to decision making, informed by world class research across a range of current and emerging digital challenges, our teams aim to save taxpayers money and improve citizen outcomes for national, regional and local government. We are currently looking for highly talented Strategy Consulting professional (Senior Director, Managing Director, Partner, Principal level), with a strong understanding of technology and digital transformation, to join our world-class Strategy Consulting team helping the Public Sector in the UK. About The Role The Managing Partner, Public Sector will provide technology foresight, market intelligence to senior Government (central and local government) leaders. Strategic Planning for the CEO, CDO, CFO, CIO and senior IT executives ranging from roadmaps and operating models, to organisational design and governance, enabling data driven decision making, innovation and IT cost optimisation. What You Will Do The Managing Partner will own the relationship between Gartner's Public Sector clients in the UK and Gartner's amazing bespoke services within Gartner Consulting. What You Will Need We seek candidates with the ability to advise at the highest level, experience we're seeking: Consulting experience from a top management consulting firm; MBA qualification desirable; An excellent understanding of the Public Sector in the UK, for example: Central government (Home Office, Cabinet Office, HMRC); Local government; Healthcare (NHS and Department of Health and Social Care); Higher Education; Transport and infrastructure (Department for Transport, Highways England); Social services and housing. Experience in one or more of: CIO Advisory Services Digital Transformation Technology and IT Strategy Sourcing and Contract Optimisation Strategic Transformation and Cloud Strategy Expertise with strategic consulting frameworks and financial principles Experience in leading IT strategy engagements, and contributing to sales pursuits and proposal writing This is a great opportunity to join a world-class consulting environment. With an ability to work on cutting edge strategy engagements with a Tier One client portfolio. Who are we? At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world. Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective business and technology insights, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities. Since our founding in 1979, we've grown to 21,000 associates globally who support 14,000 client enterprises in 90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That's why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here. What makes Gartner a great place to work? Our vast, virtually untapped market potential offers limitless opportunities - opportunities that may not even exist right now - for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance. We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients. Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations. We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work. What do we offer? Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers. In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive - working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring. Ready to grow your career with Gartner? 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