Halton Haven Hospice is seeking a Director of Finance to join our Executive Leadership Team. You will bring strategic insight and operational excellence to our Finance and Facilities functions, and act as a key advisor to the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees As Director of Finance, you will: Lead all aspects of financial strategy, reporting, and governance Oversee day-to-day financial operations and team leadership Provide critical insight and assurance to the Chief Executive and Trustees Responsible for executive on-call duties as part of a scheduled rota, handling urgent issues outside regular business hours. Support the financial management of fundraising income and grant funding Manage the Facilities function to ensure safe, compliant, and well-maintained premises Drive continuous improvement, sustainability, and operational effectiveness Support the IT and Data protection operations You will be instrumental in helping us deliver our strategic vision with financial clarity, stability, and confidence. Were seeking a qualified, experienced finance professional who can bring: Proven experience in senior financial leadership Strong technical skills in financial planning, reporting, compliance, and governance Empathy, integrity, and a passion for improving lives A collaborative, hands-on leadership style Main duties of the job Provide strategic financial leadership to the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees.Lead on financial planning, business modelling, forecasting, and long-term sustainability strategy. Prepare and present management accounts & strategic reports. Ensure the organisations financial governance, policies, and reporting meet all statutory, regulatory, and charity commission requirements. Act as the executive lead for governance reporting. Play a central role in business planning and annual budget setting. Ensure financial systems are accurate and up to date, supporting timely decision-making. Embed strong financial controls and continuously improve internal processes. Oversee all statutory returns, including VAT, pensions, and charity commission filings. Ensure all aspects of compliance relating to finance, facilities, contracts, and health & safety are met. Communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders. Build collaborative relationships with external auditors, banks, insurers, regulators, and funding bodies. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of charity accounting standards, financial legislation, and regulatory frameworks. Ensure all finance and facilities-related activities comply with Health and Safety regulations. Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks. About us At Halton Haven, our hospice team is united by a shared commitment to compassion, dignity and excellence in care. Every member of our teamclinical and non-clinical alikebrings a strong work ethic, professionalism and genuine kindness to everything they do. We support one another, work collaboratively, and always place patients and families at the heart of our decisions. The atmosphere at Halton Haven is one of respect, warmth and encouragement. We understand the emotional nature of hospice care and foster a supportive environment where staff feel valued, listened to and empowered. Open communication, teamwork and mutual trust create a workplace where people can thrive, grow and feel proud of the care they provide. Working at Halton Haven offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day. Alongside the reward of delivering outstanding palliative care, we offer a range of benefits designed to support wellbeing, development and work life balance. From ongoing training and professional development to flexible working and a strong sense of community, Halton Haven is a place where dedication is recognised and people truly matter Job responsibilities The Director of Finance is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, responsible for strategic and operational leadership of the Finance, IT and Data protection, and Facilities functions, and supporting effective governance and financial oversight by the Board of Trustees. This role reports directly to the Chief Executive and has a crucial role in shaping the hospices financial strategy, long-term sustainability, and operational efficiency. The post-holder will lead on all aspects of financial management and reporting, oversee facilities and premises-related operations, and act as the lead contact for Trustees, finance and audit matters. Working closely with the Chief Executive and fellow Directors, the Director of Finance will help deliver the hospices strategic objectives and ensure robust governance and financial control. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership and Governance Provide strategic financial leadership to the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees. Take part in the executive on-call duties as part of a scheduled rota, handling urgent issues outside regular business hours. Lead on financial planning, business modelling, forecasting, and long-term sustainability strategy. Prepare and present management accounts, financial dashboards, forecasts, and strategic reports to the Board and Finance Sub-Committee. Ensure the organisations financial governance, policies, and reporting meet all statutory, regulatory, and charity commission requirements. Act as the executive lead for governance reporting, supporting the Board and its committees with accurate, timely information. Play a central role in business planning and annual budget setting, ensuring alignment with hospice strategy and values. Finance Team Leadership Lead, support, and inspire the staff in the Finance, IT and Data Protection and Facilities teams. Provide oversight of day-to-day financial operations including payroll, banking, VAT, gift aid, accounts payable/receivable, and reconciliations. Ensure financial systems (e.g., Xero and fundraising CRM) are accurate and up to date, supporting timely decision-making. Oversee the monthly and annual accounts processes, including audit preparation and liaison with external auditors. Embed strong financial controls and continuously improve internal processes to enhance transparency, efficiency, and risk management. Fundraising and Grant Support Work closely with the Fundraising Team to ensure accurate financial recording and reporting of fundraising income streams. Support financial aspects of grant funding bids and ensure effective financial monitoring and reporting of grant conditions and claims. Facilities Oversight Provide leadership to the facilities function, ensuring effective maintenance, safety, and compliance of all premises and equipment. Ensure facilities and estates management align with health and safety standards and regulatory requirements. Key Tasks Lead the annual budgeting process and monitor progress against plans throughout the year. Support income generation through financial insights, modelling, and performance reporting. Ensure effective cash flow management and reporting. Deliver monthly and quarterly management accounts, variance analysis, and forecasts to SLT and Trustees. Oversee all statutory returns, including VAT, pensions, and charity commission filings. Lead continuous improvement initiatives across finance and facilities operations. Ensure all aspects of compliance relating to finance, facilities, contracts, and health & safety are met. Communication and Relationship Management Act as a senior liaison between Trustees, the Executive Team, and operational managers. Communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders. Build collaborative relationships with external auditors, banks, insurers, regulators, and funding bodies. Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate integrity in all financial and operational matters. General Responsibilities Promote and model the hospices values and leadership behaviours. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of charity accounting standards, financial legislation, and regulatory frameworks. Attend and contribute to team, SLT, and Trustee meetings as required. Support cross-organisational initiatives and project teams, including digital and systems development. Act as a member of the Hospices Safeguarding and Equality & Inclusion leadership responsibilities, ensuring financial and facilities policies meet all safeguarding and diversity standards. Safeguarding Ensure finance and facilities operations adhere to safeguarding standards and reporting procedures. Support Trustees and the Executive Team in fulfilling their safeguarding governance duties. Health, Safety & Risk Ensure all finance and facilities-related activities comply with Health and Safety regulations. Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks. Actively promote a culture of safety and accountability. Person Specification Additional Knowledge and Skills including Personal Qualities Strong understanding of financial controls, charity SORP, VAT, and governance Competent in using finance systems (e.g. Xero), Excel, and CRMs Understanding of UK charity regulations and Charity Commission guidance Able to interpret and communicate complex financial data to non-finance stakeholders Strong leadership and interpersonal skills Highly organised . click apply for full job details
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
Halton Haven Hospice is seeking a Director of Finance to join our Executive Leadership Team. You will bring strategic insight and operational excellence to our Finance and Facilities functions, and act as a key advisor to the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees As Director of Finance, you will: Lead all aspects of financial strategy, reporting, and governance Oversee day-to-day financial operations and team leadership Provide critical insight and assurance to the Chief Executive and Trustees Responsible for executive on-call duties as part of a scheduled rota, handling urgent issues outside regular business hours. Support the financial management of fundraising income and grant funding Manage the Facilities function to ensure safe, compliant, and well-maintained premises Drive continuous improvement, sustainability, and operational effectiveness Support the IT and Data protection operations You will be instrumental in helping us deliver our strategic vision with financial clarity, stability, and confidence. Were seeking a qualified, experienced finance professional who can bring: Proven experience in senior financial leadership Strong technical skills in financial planning, reporting, compliance, and governance Empathy, integrity, and a passion for improving lives A collaborative, hands-on leadership style Main duties of the job Provide strategic financial leadership to the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees.Lead on financial planning, business modelling, forecasting, and long-term sustainability strategy. Prepare and present management accounts & strategic reports. Ensure the organisations financial governance, policies, and reporting meet all statutory, regulatory, and charity commission requirements. Act as the executive lead for governance reporting. Play a central role in business planning and annual budget setting. Ensure financial systems are accurate and up to date, supporting timely decision-making. Embed strong financial controls and continuously improve internal processes. Oversee all statutory returns, including VAT, pensions, and charity commission filings. Ensure all aspects of compliance relating to finance, facilities, contracts, and health & safety are met. Communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders. Build collaborative relationships with external auditors, banks, insurers, regulators, and funding bodies. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of charity accounting standards, financial legislation, and regulatory frameworks. Ensure all finance and facilities-related activities comply with Health and Safety regulations. Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks. About us At Halton Haven, our hospice team is united by a shared commitment to compassion, dignity and excellence in care. Every member of our teamclinical and non-clinical alikebrings a strong work ethic, professionalism and genuine kindness to everything they do. We support one another, work collaboratively, and always place patients and families at the heart of our decisions. The atmosphere at Halton Haven is one of respect, warmth and encouragement. We understand the emotional nature of hospice care and foster a supportive environment where staff feel valued, listened to and empowered. Open communication, teamwork and mutual trust create a workplace where people can thrive, grow and feel proud of the care they provide. Working at Halton Haven offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day. Alongside the reward of delivering outstanding palliative care, we offer a range of benefits designed to support wellbeing, development and work life balance. From ongoing training and professional development to flexible working and a strong sense of community, Halton Haven is a place where dedication is recognised and people truly matter Job responsibilities The Director of Finance is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, responsible for strategic and operational leadership of the Finance, IT and Data protection, and Facilities functions, and supporting effective governance and financial oversight by the Board of Trustees. This role reports directly to the Chief Executive and has a crucial role in shaping the hospices financial strategy, long-term sustainability, and operational efficiency. The post-holder will lead on all aspects of financial management and reporting, oversee facilities and premises-related operations, and act as the lead contact for Trustees, finance and audit matters. Working closely with the Chief Executive and fellow Directors, the Director of Finance will help deliver the hospices strategic objectives and ensure robust governance and financial control. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership and Governance Provide strategic financial leadership to the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees. Take part in the executive on-call duties as part of a scheduled rota, handling urgent issues outside regular business hours. Lead on financial planning, business modelling, forecasting, and long-term sustainability strategy. Prepare and present management accounts, financial dashboards, forecasts, and strategic reports to the Board and Finance Sub-Committee. Ensure the organisations financial governance, policies, and reporting meet all statutory, regulatory, and charity commission requirements. Act as the executive lead for governance reporting, supporting the Board and its committees with accurate, timely information. Play a central role in business planning and annual budget setting, ensuring alignment with hospice strategy and values. Finance Team Leadership Lead, support, and inspire the staff in the Finance, IT and Data Protection and Facilities teams. Provide oversight of day-to-day financial operations including payroll, banking, VAT, gift aid, accounts payable/receivable, and reconciliations. Ensure financial systems (e.g., Xero and fundraising CRM) are accurate and up to date, supporting timely decision-making. Oversee the monthly and annual accounts processes, including audit preparation and liaison with external auditors. Embed strong financial controls and continuously improve internal processes to enhance transparency, efficiency, and risk management. Fundraising and Grant Support Work closely with the Fundraising Team to ensure accurate financial recording and reporting of fundraising income streams. Support financial aspects of grant funding bids and ensure effective financial monitoring and reporting of grant conditions and claims. Facilities Oversight Provide leadership to the facilities function, ensuring effective maintenance, safety, and compliance of all premises and equipment. Ensure facilities and estates management align with health and safety standards and regulatory requirements. Key Tasks Lead the annual budgeting process and monitor progress against plans throughout the year. Support income generation through financial insights, modelling, and performance reporting. Ensure effective cash flow management and reporting. Deliver monthly and quarterly management accounts, variance analysis, and forecasts to SLT and Trustees. Oversee all statutory returns, including VAT, pensions, and charity commission filings. Lead continuous improvement initiatives across finance and facilities operations. Ensure all aspects of compliance relating to finance, facilities, contracts, and health & safety are met. Communication and Relationship Management Act as a senior liaison between Trustees, the Executive Team, and operational managers. Communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders. Build collaborative relationships with external auditors, banks, insurers, regulators, and funding bodies. Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate integrity in all financial and operational matters. General Responsibilities Promote and model the hospices values and leadership behaviours. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of charity accounting standards, financial legislation, and regulatory frameworks. Attend and contribute to team, SLT, and Trustee meetings as required. Support cross-organisational initiatives and project teams, including digital and systems development. Act as a member of the Hospices Safeguarding and Equality & Inclusion leadership responsibilities, ensuring financial and facilities policies meet all safeguarding and diversity standards. Safeguarding Ensure finance and facilities operations adhere to safeguarding standards and reporting procedures. Support Trustees and the Executive Team in fulfilling their safeguarding governance duties. Health, Safety & Risk Ensure all finance and facilities-related activities comply with Health and Safety regulations. Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks. Actively promote a culture of safety and accountability. Person Specification Additional Knowledge and Skills including Personal Qualities Strong understanding of financial controls, charity SORP, VAT, and governance Competent in using finance systems (e.g. Xero), Excel, and CRMs Understanding of UK charity regulations and Charity Commission guidance Able to interpret and communicate complex financial data to non-finance stakeholders Strong leadership and interpersonal skills Highly organised . click apply for full job details
WALLACE HIND SELECTION LIMITED
Burnley, Lancashire
Are you ready to take on a role where your decisions shape the future of a growing production business? As our Operations Director, you'll lead the charge across multiple sites (3), driving performance, educating and embedding lean and 5S mythologies, and maintaining a culture where people and values come first. BASIC SALARY: £70,000 - £80,000 BENEFITS: Discretionary bonus (annual) 4 - 10% m click apply for full job details
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
Are you ready to take on a role where your decisions shape the future of a growing production business? As our Operations Director, you'll lead the charge across multiple sites (3), driving performance, educating and embedding lean and 5S mythologies, and maintaining a culture where people and values come first. BASIC SALARY: £70,000 - £80,000 BENEFITS: Discretionary bonus (annual) 4 - 10% m click apply for full job details
Office Administrator Location: Based at our Head Office in Lelant, St Ives Salary: £12.21 per hour Contract: Fixed term contract, approximately 9 months covering maternity leave Holiday : 26 days paid, pro-rata, plus Bank Holidays Hours : Monday to Friday 8.15 am until 4.15 pm (unpaid half hour meal break) making a 37.5 hour week Parking : Free, secure parking on site The Peoples Pension : automatic enrolment following a period of up to 13 weeks employment H Tempest Ltd is the nation s largest school photography company with over 500 employees. Our Head Office and Laboratory is based in St Ives, Cornwall and our Photographers are resident throughout the UK. We take photographs of children at playgroups and nurseries, primary and secondary schools and graduates at universities and colleges as well as the Armed Forces and Corporate Photography. We are looking for an enthusiastic person to work within the Directors Offices at Head Office, as Office Administrator, covering maternity leave for the majority of 2026. As our Office Administrator, you will be responsible for: Providing day-to-day administrative support to our Directors, Area Managers and Photographers across the UK. Managing recruitment administration for new photographers, including posting job adverts, communicating with candidates, arranging interviews, preparing job offer paperwork. Handling pre-employment compliance tasks, such as conducting DBS checks, Safeguarding checks and maintaining accurate personnel files. Working with our Company fleet and supporting drivers with queries. Supporting general office operations, such as responding to phone and email enquiries, assisting with documentation. As our Office Administrator you must: Have strong administration skills Be fully conversant with word and excel Be confident using Web based Portals Have a friendly, helpful telephone manner Be able to work with discretion and in a confidential manner Thanks for reading our advert. If you are excited about the role we d love to hear from you so click on APPLY today and send us a copy of your CV and covering letter. We can t wait to see it! Deadline for applications Friday 6th February.
Feb 24, 2026
Contractor
Office Administrator Location: Based at our Head Office in Lelant, St Ives Salary: £12.21 per hour Contract: Fixed term contract, approximately 9 months covering maternity leave Holiday : 26 days paid, pro-rata, plus Bank Holidays Hours : Monday to Friday 8.15 am until 4.15 pm (unpaid half hour meal break) making a 37.5 hour week Parking : Free, secure parking on site The Peoples Pension : automatic enrolment following a period of up to 13 weeks employment H Tempest Ltd is the nation s largest school photography company with over 500 employees. Our Head Office and Laboratory is based in St Ives, Cornwall and our Photographers are resident throughout the UK. We take photographs of children at playgroups and nurseries, primary and secondary schools and graduates at universities and colleges as well as the Armed Forces and Corporate Photography. We are looking for an enthusiastic person to work within the Directors Offices at Head Office, as Office Administrator, covering maternity leave for the majority of 2026. As our Office Administrator, you will be responsible for: Providing day-to-day administrative support to our Directors, Area Managers and Photographers across the UK. Managing recruitment administration for new photographers, including posting job adverts, communicating with candidates, arranging interviews, preparing job offer paperwork. Handling pre-employment compliance tasks, such as conducting DBS checks, Safeguarding checks and maintaining accurate personnel files. Working with our Company fleet and supporting drivers with queries. Supporting general office operations, such as responding to phone and email enquiries, assisting with documentation. As our Office Administrator you must: Have strong administration skills Be fully conversant with word and excel Be confident using Web based Portals Have a friendly, helpful telephone manner Be able to work with discretion and in a confidential manner Thanks for reading our advert. If you are excited about the role we d love to hear from you so click on APPLY today and send us a copy of your CV and covering letter. We can t wait to see it! Deadline for applications Friday 6th February.
Corporate Partnerships Lead When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Corporate Partnerships Lead Full Time/Permanent Location: Hybrid working with a minimum of 1 day per week in our London office (Farringdon) Hours: 35 hours per week Salary: £51k - £55k (dependent upon experience) Our offer to you We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. You will receive: Competitive salary and pension scheme 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years Hybrid, Flexible working Cycle to work scheme Electric Vehicle Scheme Health and Wellbeing portal access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme Discounts you will have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym membership, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping About Us This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,400 employees and over 28,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning. As a charity with rich heritage and a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future. St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, supporting and enabling them to access and receive physical and mental health first aid. We do this through developing and providing effective community response and outreach services (e.g. Ambulance response) and using our longstanding expertise to empower people with vital clinical skills and the confidence to use them (e.g. our Volunteers and Community Advocates, and Young Responders programmes). Job Summary St John Ambulance is entering an exciting new chapter. As we launch our ambitious three-year strategy, our goal is clear: to grow the power of first aid by 2028 by teaching more people life-saving skills and delivering expert care when it matters most. This is a pivotal opportunity to lead and shape our Corporate Partnerships function at a time of significant growth potential. You will drive new business activity, develop compelling funding propositions, and secure income-led, multi-year partnerships that deliver meaningful impact for both St John and our corporate partners. Leading a team of three, you will set clear strategic direction, build a strong prospect pipeline, and drive sustainable income growth. You ll also strengthen and expand existing partnerships, maximise cross-selling opportunities, and collaborate across the organisation to develop values-aligned partnerships that generate both income and brand value. We re looking for a confident, strategic partnership professional with a proven track record of identifying, securing and managing corporate partnerships of varying scale. You ll bring excellent communication and presentation skills, commercial insight, and a proactive, collaborative approach. Passionate about impact, you ll play a key role within our fundraising, brand and communications team helping to build a high-performing culture and deliver against ambitious financial targets while advancing our mission to put first aid at the heart of every community. About You You re a strategic and commercially minded partnership professional with a proven track record of securing and growing high-value corporate partnerships. You know how to turn insight into compelling propositions and win new business that drives sustainable income growth. You bring experience of leading or supporting teams to perform at their best, creating a culture of ambition, accountability and collaboration. Confident managing budgets and income targets, you use data and insight to inform decisions and maximise performance. An excellent communicator and relationship builder, you re comfortable influencing and pitching to senior stakeholders and negotiating win win partnerships. Highly organised and self-motivated, you manage competing priorities effectively and understand fundraising best practice and regulatory requirements. You lead with compassion and emotional intelligence, are open to feedback, and role model a values-driven approach aligned with our HEART values. It would be great if you also have: Experience working within the charity sector Experience engaging senior leaders such as Directors, Trustees or CEOs A degree/L7 qualification (or equivalent experience) Up-to-date knowledge of corporate partnership and social impact trends About the Role Provide strong, values-led leadership to build a high-performing Corporate Partnerships team, fostering collaboration, inclusivity, ambition and excellence. Set clear objectives, KPIs and development plans; support, motivate and hold the team accountable to deliver annual income targets. Develop and deliver an ambitious corporate partnerships strategy focused on securing high-value new business while retaining and growing existing partnerships. Build and oversee a well-researched, strategically aligned prospect pipeline to drive sustainable income growth. Lead the creation of compelling, creative and commercially driven partnership propositions, proposals and pitches. Collaborate across fundraising, brand, communications, operations, finance and regional teams to maximise partnership opportunities and ensure integrated delivery. Oversee budgeting, forecasting, income monitoring and performance reporting, using insight to inform strategy and manage risk. Ensure strong governance and compliance, including due diligence, accurate CRM data management, regulatory adherence and high-quality impact and financial reporting to funders and senior stakeholders. Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply) If you are a current St John Ambulance employee, please apply here: Click here For all other candidates, or St John Ambulance volunteers wishing to apply: please apply below We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive, we have several networks including Multi Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers and Women s groups. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equality, diversity and inclusion. St John Ambulance is committed to safeguarding and we promote safe recruitment practice. Therefore, all successful applicants will undergo pre-employment checks, including DBS Clearance, as part of the onboarding process, if applicable to the nature of the role Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
Corporate Partnerships Lead When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Corporate Partnerships Lead Full Time/Permanent Location: Hybrid working with a minimum of 1 day per week in our London office (Farringdon) Hours: 35 hours per week Salary: £51k - £55k (dependent upon experience) Our offer to you We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. You will receive: Competitive salary and pension scheme 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years Hybrid, Flexible working Cycle to work scheme Electric Vehicle Scheme Health and Wellbeing portal access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme Discounts you will have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym membership, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping About Us This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,400 employees and over 28,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning. As a charity with rich heritage and a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future. St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, supporting and enabling them to access and receive physical and mental health first aid. We do this through developing and providing effective community response and outreach services (e.g. Ambulance response) and using our longstanding expertise to empower people with vital clinical skills and the confidence to use them (e.g. our Volunteers and Community Advocates, and Young Responders programmes). Job Summary St John Ambulance is entering an exciting new chapter. As we launch our ambitious three-year strategy, our goal is clear: to grow the power of first aid by 2028 by teaching more people life-saving skills and delivering expert care when it matters most. This is a pivotal opportunity to lead and shape our Corporate Partnerships function at a time of significant growth potential. You will drive new business activity, develop compelling funding propositions, and secure income-led, multi-year partnerships that deliver meaningful impact for both St John and our corporate partners. Leading a team of three, you will set clear strategic direction, build a strong prospect pipeline, and drive sustainable income growth. You ll also strengthen and expand existing partnerships, maximise cross-selling opportunities, and collaborate across the organisation to develop values-aligned partnerships that generate both income and brand value. We re looking for a confident, strategic partnership professional with a proven track record of identifying, securing and managing corporate partnerships of varying scale. You ll bring excellent communication and presentation skills, commercial insight, and a proactive, collaborative approach. Passionate about impact, you ll play a key role within our fundraising, brand and communications team helping to build a high-performing culture and deliver against ambitious financial targets while advancing our mission to put first aid at the heart of every community. About You You re a strategic and commercially minded partnership professional with a proven track record of securing and growing high-value corporate partnerships. You know how to turn insight into compelling propositions and win new business that drives sustainable income growth. You bring experience of leading or supporting teams to perform at their best, creating a culture of ambition, accountability and collaboration. Confident managing budgets and income targets, you use data and insight to inform decisions and maximise performance. An excellent communicator and relationship builder, you re comfortable influencing and pitching to senior stakeholders and negotiating win win partnerships. Highly organised and self-motivated, you manage competing priorities effectively and understand fundraising best practice and regulatory requirements. You lead with compassion and emotional intelligence, are open to feedback, and role model a values-driven approach aligned with our HEART values. It would be great if you also have: Experience working within the charity sector Experience engaging senior leaders such as Directors, Trustees or CEOs A degree/L7 qualification (or equivalent experience) Up-to-date knowledge of corporate partnership and social impact trends About the Role Provide strong, values-led leadership to build a high-performing Corporate Partnerships team, fostering collaboration, inclusivity, ambition and excellence. Set clear objectives, KPIs and development plans; support, motivate and hold the team accountable to deliver annual income targets. Develop and deliver an ambitious corporate partnerships strategy focused on securing high-value new business while retaining and growing existing partnerships. Build and oversee a well-researched, strategically aligned prospect pipeline to drive sustainable income growth. Lead the creation of compelling, creative and commercially driven partnership propositions, proposals and pitches. Collaborate across fundraising, brand, communications, operations, finance and regional teams to maximise partnership opportunities and ensure integrated delivery. Oversee budgeting, forecasting, income monitoring and performance reporting, using insight to inform strategy and manage risk. Ensure strong governance and compliance, including due diligence, accurate CRM data management, regulatory adherence and high-quality impact and financial reporting to funders and senior stakeholders. Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply) If you are a current St John Ambulance employee, please apply here: Click here For all other candidates, or St John Ambulance volunteers wishing to apply: please apply below We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive, we have several networks including Multi Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers and Women s groups. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equality, diversity and inclusion. St John Ambulance is committed to safeguarding and we promote safe recruitment practice. Therefore, all successful applicants will undergo pre-employment checks, including DBS Clearance, as part of the onboarding process, if applicable to the nature of the role Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.
Are you a proactive Senior People Business Partner looking for a part-time (30 hours per week) HR opportunity working for a brilliant national charity on a 12-month FTC? I am delighted to be partnering with Refuge the UK s leading domestic abuse charity to recruit a values driven part-time Senior People Business Partner paying a pro rata salary of £43,672 per annum + £2,400 if located in London or the Home Counties. This is a pivotal opportunity to join a mission led organisation and play a key role in delivering a high-quality, responsive and forward-thinking support to the organisation. This position offers extensive hybrid working, primarily remote with occasional attendance at their Head Office in central London. You will be part of a high performing People and Culture team, where you will line manage a People Business Partner. This operational role, reports into the Deputy Director of People and Culture on a daily basis. You will act as a trusted adviser to senior leaders, ensuring the effective delivery of employee relations, recruitment and organisational change activity across the organisation. Some of the key responsibilities of this part-time 12-month FTC Senior People Business Partner role include: Acting as a senior trusted adviser to directors and leadership teams, providing expert guidance on complex employee relations matters. Overseeing and resolving high-risk and complex ER cases, including those requiring legal advisor involvement. Leading organisational change initiatives, including restructures, transformation programmes and TUPE transfers. Implementing a strategic approach to workforce planning, recruitment and resourcing. Using people data and metrics to inform decision-making and drive a more data-led culture. Coaching and developing managers to build leadership capability and embed high performance practices. Overseeing policy development and review in line with employment legislation and best practice. Championing the organisation s values, including equality, diversity and inclusion The ideal candidate will be an experienced CIPD qualified senior HR Business Partner with a strong HR operations background. You will have proven experience managing complex ER cases, leading teams and building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders. Strong knowledge of UK employment law and experience of leading restructures and TUPE processes are essential. It would be very advantageous to have experience of working in the not-for profit sector. This is a unique opportunity to take on a senior HR role for a sector leading organisation with a powerful social mission. You will be part of a forward-thinking People & Culture team where you will contribute to creating an inclusive, high performing workplace that supports life changing services. The interview process will consist of two stages, both held over MS Teams. If you are a passionate part-time HR professional looking for role where you can make a meaningful and lasting impact, I would love to hear from you.
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
Are you a proactive Senior People Business Partner looking for a part-time (30 hours per week) HR opportunity working for a brilliant national charity on a 12-month FTC? I am delighted to be partnering with Refuge the UK s leading domestic abuse charity to recruit a values driven part-time Senior People Business Partner paying a pro rata salary of £43,672 per annum + £2,400 if located in London or the Home Counties. This is a pivotal opportunity to join a mission led organisation and play a key role in delivering a high-quality, responsive and forward-thinking support to the organisation. This position offers extensive hybrid working, primarily remote with occasional attendance at their Head Office in central London. You will be part of a high performing People and Culture team, where you will line manage a People Business Partner. This operational role, reports into the Deputy Director of People and Culture on a daily basis. You will act as a trusted adviser to senior leaders, ensuring the effective delivery of employee relations, recruitment and organisational change activity across the organisation. Some of the key responsibilities of this part-time 12-month FTC Senior People Business Partner role include: Acting as a senior trusted adviser to directors and leadership teams, providing expert guidance on complex employee relations matters. Overseeing and resolving high-risk and complex ER cases, including those requiring legal advisor involvement. Leading organisational change initiatives, including restructures, transformation programmes and TUPE transfers. Implementing a strategic approach to workforce planning, recruitment and resourcing. Using people data and metrics to inform decision-making and drive a more data-led culture. Coaching and developing managers to build leadership capability and embed high performance practices. Overseeing policy development and review in line with employment legislation and best practice. Championing the organisation s values, including equality, diversity and inclusion The ideal candidate will be an experienced CIPD qualified senior HR Business Partner with a strong HR operations background. You will have proven experience managing complex ER cases, leading teams and building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders. Strong knowledge of UK employment law and experience of leading restructures and TUPE processes are essential. It would be very advantageous to have experience of working in the not-for profit sector. This is a unique opportunity to take on a senior HR role for a sector leading organisation with a powerful social mission. You will be part of a forward-thinking People & Culture team where you will contribute to creating an inclusive, high performing workplace that supports life changing services. The interview process will consist of two stages, both held over MS Teams. If you are a passionate part-time HR professional looking for role where you can make a meaningful and lasting impact, I would love to hear from you.
Creative Director and Joint CEO We are seeking a visionary Creative Director who will also act as joint CEO to lead the artistic and strategic direction of the charity. For over 40 years, the organisation has used creative practice as a catalyst for social change, promoting inclusion and empowering diverse communities across the North West. The mission and vision is to co-create inclusive, artistic opportunities with diverse communities that enhance wellbeing and celebrate culture and heritage. If this is something you are passionate about, then we would love to hear from you! Position: Creative Director/Joint CEO Location: Rochdale /Hybrid (in person 2-3 days per week, one of which must be a Wednesday) Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week Salary: £45,000 plus a 7.5% employer pension contribution Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Tuesday 24 February at 5pm Interview Date: Thursday 12 March in person in Heywood The Role The Creative Director (Joint CEO) is responsible for the artistic vision, creative, entrepreneurial and strategic leadership of the charity. You will work as an equal partner with the Managing Director (MD/ Joint CEO), both reporting directly to the Board of Trustees to ensure that the organisation achieves its project objectives and strategic targets, while providing quality assurance of the work of the company. Principal tasks and responsibilities include: Strategic Development Artistic Leadership Advocacy and Relationships Finance & Fundraising Company & Governance Management and leadership About You We are looking for an entrepreneurial leader with a proven track record in securing funding, overseeing complex budgets, and fostering productive relationships with a Board of Trustees, other partners and stakeholders. You will have a creative and cultural leadership style and with experience of programming that reaches diverse communities. About the Organisation Join a dynamic participatory arts charity based in Rochdale, dedicated to using creative practice as a catalyst for social change. For over 40 years the organisation has co-created inclusive, artistic opportunities with diverse communities that enhance wellbeing and celebrate culture and heritage. We call this Art for a Reason. Through a range of initiatives from Art for Wellbeing to community-led festivals, the team provide opportunities for people to explore their heritage, find their voice, and experience the transformative power of the arts. The vision is for a world where everyone has access and opportunities to create, participate and belong. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who live in Rochdale and/or identify as being of the global majority, disabled, neurodiverse and/or LGBTQ+/and or non-binary communities. The successful candidate will be offered the post subject to an enhanced DBS check and references. You may also have experience in areas such as Programme Coordinator/manager, Learning and Engagement, Director, Creative Director, Operations Director, CEO, Director of Creative, Joint CEO, Deputy CEO, Assistant CEO, Chief Exec, Assistant Chief Exec, Deputy Chief Exec. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
Creative Director and Joint CEO We are seeking a visionary Creative Director who will also act as joint CEO to lead the artistic and strategic direction of the charity. For over 40 years, the organisation has used creative practice as a catalyst for social change, promoting inclusion and empowering diverse communities across the North West. The mission and vision is to co-create inclusive, artistic opportunities with diverse communities that enhance wellbeing and celebrate culture and heritage. If this is something you are passionate about, then we would love to hear from you! Position: Creative Director/Joint CEO Location: Rochdale /Hybrid (in person 2-3 days per week, one of which must be a Wednesday) Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week Salary: £45,000 plus a 7.5% employer pension contribution Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Tuesday 24 February at 5pm Interview Date: Thursday 12 March in person in Heywood The Role The Creative Director (Joint CEO) is responsible for the artistic vision, creative, entrepreneurial and strategic leadership of the charity. You will work as an equal partner with the Managing Director (MD/ Joint CEO), both reporting directly to the Board of Trustees to ensure that the organisation achieves its project objectives and strategic targets, while providing quality assurance of the work of the company. Principal tasks and responsibilities include: Strategic Development Artistic Leadership Advocacy and Relationships Finance & Fundraising Company & Governance Management and leadership About You We are looking for an entrepreneurial leader with a proven track record in securing funding, overseeing complex budgets, and fostering productive relationships with a Board of Trustees, other partners and stakeholders. You will have a creative and cultural leadership style and with experience of programming that reaches diverse communities. About the Organisation Join a dynamic participatory arts charity based in Rochdale, dedicated to using creative practice as a catalyst for social change. For over 40 years the organisation has co-created inclusive, artistic opportunities with diverse communities that enhance wellbeing and celebrate culture and heritage. We call this Art for a Reason. Through a range of initiatives from Art for Wellbeing to community-led festivals, the team provide opportunities for people to explore their heritage, find their voice, and experience the transformative power of the arts. The vision is for a world where everyone has access and opportunities to create, participate and belong. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who live in Rochdale and/or identify as being of the global majority, disabled, neurodiverse and/or LGBTQ+/and or non-binary communities. The successful candidate will be offered the post subject to an enhanced DBS check and references. You may also have experience in areas such as Programme Coordinator/manager, Learning and Engagement, Director, Creative Director, Operations Director, CEO, Director of Creative, Joint CEO, Deputy CEO, Assistant CEO, Chief Exec, Assistant Chief Exec, Deputy Chief Exec. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Role: Operations / Account Director Location: Blackburn Duration: 3 Months Overview Suited to someone who can lead the team at a senior level, have responsibility for the P&L, provide guidance and provide support where necessary. The successful candidate will be able to handle client escalations from a demanding client and lead the continuous improvement agenda. Purpose of the Role Provide immediate leadership cover due to sickness and senior capacity gaps. Stabilise operations across a complex PFI hard FM healthcare environment. Lead service quality improvements and support ongoing change/transformation programmes. Key Responsibilities Lead and support on-site teams across technical services, projects, and helpdesk. Manage three-way stakeholder relationships. Oversee contract performance, compliance, customer experience, and service delivery. Drive structured, planned operational improvement and change initiatives. Ensure resilience of day-to-day operations in a challenging, high-demand environment. Complexity: The Account Director will be responsible for the Strategic delivery of the contract. The role consists of, but is not limited to the following activities: Management of P&L with revenue of circa £15m pa ensuring the commercial performance is in line with set budgets. Proactive Management of cash including internal mechanisms for aged WIP, Debt & GRIR / POEM. Leadership of contract team of 55 employees through implementation of the target operating model including the provision of resources, clearly defined objectives, roles profiles, development of contract processes and procedures. Employee development of the contract team including recruitment of resources and employee succession planning in accordance with policies & procedures including those relating to equal opportunities. Essential Experience / Skills Strong leadership and people management background (more important than technical background). Experience managing complex service environments (hard FM, estates, facilities, PFI, or similar). Proven ability to work with demanding customers and navigate multi-stakeholder settings. Background in delivering operational change, stabilisation, or turnaround work. PFI experience desirable but not essential. For more information and immediate consideration please apply directly to this advert Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people. JBRP1_UKTJ
Feb 23, 2026
Full time
Role: Operations / Account Director Location: Blackburn Duration: 3 Months Overview Suited to someone who can lead the team at a senior level, have responsibility for the P&L, provide guidance and provide support where necessary. The successful candidate will be able to handle client escalations from a demanding client and lead the continuous improvement agenda. Purpose of the Role Provide immediate leadership cover due to sickness and senior capacity gaps. Stabilise operations across a complex PFI hard FM healthcare environment. Lead service quality improvements and support ongoing change/transformation programmes. Key Responsibilities Lead and support on-site teams across technical services, projects, and helpdesk. Manage three-way stakeholder relationships. Oversee contract performance, compliance, customer experience, and service delivery. Drive structured, planned operational improvement and change initiatives. Ensure resilience of day-to-day operations in a challenging, high-demand environment. Complexity: The Account Director will be responsible for the Strategic delivery of the contract. The role consists of, but is not limited to the following activities: Management of P&L with revenue of circa £15m pa ensuring the commercial performance is in line with set budgets. Proactive Management of cash including internal mechanisms for aged WIP, Debt & GRIR / POEM. Leadership of contract team of 55 employees through implementation of the target operating model including the provision of resources, clearly defined objectives, roles profiles, development of contract processes and procedures. Employee development of the contract team including recruitment of resources and employee succession planning in accordance with policies & procedures including those relating to equal opportunities. Essential Experience / Skills Strong leadership and people management background (more important than technical background). Experience managing complex service environments (hard FM, estates, facilities, PFI, or similar). Proven ability to work with demanding customers and navigate multi-stakeholder settings. Background in delivering operational change, stabilisation, or turnaround work. PFI experience desirable but not essential. For more information and immediate consideration please apply directly to this advert Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people. JBRP1_UKTJ
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. In Transaction Services, you will have the opportunity to support a range of clients by providing due diligence services to support them through events such as acquisitions, sale processes and capital markets transactions. We help to deliver successful transaction outcomes through our data-driven insights and commercial acumen. 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 BDO directors and 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. Technical Skills Thorough working knowledge of Transaction Services activities ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. Previous staff supervision or management experience. Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular Word, Powerpoint and Excel. Self-starting individual who is comfortable working independently and as part of a team. Excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrates a pro-active approach to their continuous development 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 23, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. In Transaction Services, you will have the opportunity to support a range of clients by providing due diligence services to support them through events such as acquisitions, sale processes and capital markets transactions. We help to deliver successful transaction outcomes through our data-driven insights and commercial acumen. 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 BDO directors and 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. Technical Skills Thorough working knowledge of Transaction Services activities ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. Previous staff supervision or management experience. Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular Word, Powerpoint and Excel. Self-starting individual who is comfortable working independently and as part of a team. Excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrates a pro-active approach to their continuous development 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.
Job title: Senior HR & Business Partner Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start date: ASAP Duration: 12 Months Pay rate: Market Led Location: Bristol Hours of work: 40 Hours Per Week - 3 Days Required in Office/ 2 days WFH Role information: As the Senior HR & BP, you will be central to building a robust, compliant, and people focused HR framework for a growing engineering consultancy. You will partner closely with the UK Managing Director and the Business Area Head of HR, you will lead the full HR scope for the UK perimeter while ensuring alignment with UK employment law and client governance. Your initial priority will be strong HR Business Partnering: supporting managers, enhancing employee experience, and strengthening day to day HR operations. Alongside this, you will shape and implement the HR processes, tools, and policies needed for a consistent and high quality people experience across the organisation. Responsibilities will include: - Partnering with managers on organisational, performance, and people-related matters - Leading employee relations, ensuring fair, timely, and compliant outcomes - Supporting workforce planning, role design, and team development - Driving a positive, engaging employee experience across all touchpoints - Develop, maintain, and implement HR policies and procedures for the UK perimeter - Ensuring strict compliance with UK employment legislation and client standards - Managing HR data, reporting, and contributions to global dashboards - Supporting audits, ethics processes, and internal compliance reviews - Supporting hiring managers with role definition and selection approaches - Partnering with the Recruitment Manager to ensure alignment with HR policies and headcount governance - Ensure a consistent, high quality onboarding and induction experience - Coordinate UK inputs for annual salary reviews, job evaluations, and benchmarking - Ensuring accurate employee lifecycle administration and payroll related data - Acting as a point of contact for UK employees regarding HR and benefits queries - Benchmark compensation and benefits to maintain market competitiveness - - Coordinate performance, talent, and development cycles - Support identification of training needs and create L&D action plans - Monitor completion of mandatory learning for the UK workforce - Partner with University and Academy on training initiatives - Supporting people related social value commitments for bids and projects - Promoting diversity, wellbeing, inclusion, and ethical behaviour in line with client values - Contributing to early career pathways and community engagement activities Qualifications/Experience - CIPD Level 5 Essential - (CIPD Level 7 Desirable) - Degree in HR, Business, Law - Preferred - Strong HR generalist or HR BP experience in engineering, consultancy, or other highly regulated sectors - Excellent understanding of UK employment law - Experience working in international or matrix environments - Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence at all levels - A proactive mindset, structured approach, and commitment to continuous improvement Please note all candidates MUST be eligible to work in the UK. Interested in this position? please click "apply now" We try to respond to all applicants, but sometimes this is not possible due to high volumes of applications; if you have not heard from us within 14 days, regrettably it means you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Company information: This contract is being advertised by Rullion Ltd. Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates. Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names. We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants. Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
Feb 23, 2026
Contractor
Job title: Senior HR & Business Partner Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start date: ASAP Duration: 12 Months Pay rate: Market Led Location: Bristol Hours of work: 40 Hours Per Week - 3 Days Required in Office/ 2 days WFH Role information: As the Senior HR & BP, you will be central to building a robust, compliant, and people focused HR framework for a growing engineering consultancy. You will partner closely with the UK Managing Director and the Business Area Head of HR, you will lead the full HR scope for the UK perimeter while ensuring alignment with UK employment law and client governance. Your initial priority will be strong HR Business Partnering: supporting managers, enhancing employee experience, and strengthening day to day HR operations. Alongside this, you will shape and implement the HR processes, tools, and policies needed for a consistent and high quality people experience across the organisation. Responsibilities will include: - Partnering with managers on organisational, performance, and people-related matters - Leading employee relations, ensuring fair, timely, and compliant outcomes - Supporting workforce planning, role design, and team development - Driving a positive, engaging employee experience across all touchpoints - Develop, maintain, and implement HR policies and procedures for the UK perimeter - Ensuring strict compliance with UK employment legislation and client standards - Managing HR data, reporting, and contributions to global dashboards - Supporting audits, ethics processes, and internal compliance reviews - Supporting hiring managers with role definition and selection approaches - Partnering with the Recruitment Manager to ensure alignment with HR policies and headcount governance - Ensure a consistent, high quality onboarding and induction experience - Coordinate UK inputs for annual salary reviews, job evaluations, and benchmarking - Ensuring accurate employee lifecycle administration and payroll related data - Acting as a point of contact for UK employees regarding HR and benefits queries - Benchmark compensation and benefits to maintain market competitiveness - - Coordinate performance, talent, and development cycles - Support identification of training needs and create L&D action plans - Monitor completion of mandatory learning for the UK workforce - Partner with University and Academy on training initiatives - Supporting people related social value commitments for bids and projects - Promoting diversity, wellbeing, inclusion, and ethical behaviour in line with client values - Contributing to early career pathways and community engagement activities Qualifications/Experience - CIPD Level 5 Essential - (CIPD Level 7 Desirable) - Degree in HR, Business, Law - Preferred - Strong HR generalist or HR BP experience in engineering, consultancy, or other highly regulated sectors - Excellent understanding of UK employment law - Experience working in international or matrix environments - Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence at all levels - A proactive mindset, structured approach, and commitment to continuous improvement Please note all candidates MUST be eligible to work in the UK. Interested in this position? please click "apply now" We try to respond to all applicants, but sometimes this is not possible due to high volumes of applications; if you have not heard from us within 14 days, regrettably it means you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Company information: This contract is being advertised by Rullion Ltd. Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates. Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names. We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants. Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
Arden University
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Salary: £78,000 - £82,000 per annum Employment type: Permanent Hours per week: 37 Reporting into: Deputy Provost Department: Academic Office Click here to read the full job description and view our excellent benefits here About Arden University We are an aspirational and multi-award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education. There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations. About our Department The Academic Office at Arden University plays an important role in supporting academic governance, quality assurance, and student success. The department oversees key processes such as programme validation and approval, policy development, regulatory compliance, and assessment management. Working closely with faculties, professional services, and external regulatory bodies, the Academic Office ensures that Arden's academic standards align with sector benchmarks and accreditation requirements. It is also responsible for enhancing student experience by maintaining fair and transparent academic policies, supporting assessment boards, and facilitating effective learning and teaching practices About the Opportunity As the Academic Director, you will be responsible for leading an engaged faculty culture and enhancing the student learning experience by creating a positive and inclusive environment focused on student success. Overseeing academic operations at the Newcastle Campus, you will manage academic staff, ensure quality assurance, drive student engagement, and integrate technology and policies effectively. Working closely with our campus staff, you will play a key role in delivering a student-centred experience and maintaining strong student outcomes. You will also build relationships with local businesses and employers to strengthen the university's reputation as an employer-first institution. About You We are looking for an experienced academic leader with a strong track record in managing academic staff and programmes, creating a positive and inclusive academic culture, and enhancing the student learning experience. You will have held leadership roles such as Programme Leader, Programme Director, or Dean and will be skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and adapting to the evolving higher education landscape. Proven leadership experience in academic roles such as Programme Leader, Programme Director, or Dean. Strong ability to manage and mentor academic staff, ensuring high performance and engagement. Experience in developing and implementing strategies to enhance student engagement, persistence, and satisfaction. Ability to articulate a vision, set clear expectations, and foster a collaborative academic environment. Familiarity with online and blended learning methodologies. Experience in planning, organisational development, and implementing educational initiatives. Adaptability to changes in the higher education sector and the ability to lead through evolving challenges. Desirable requirements: Doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) in a relevant field. Experience in planning and implementing educational initiatives. Experience creating inclusive environments for staff and students. Knowledge of technological integration in academic settings. Why Arden At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from: 30 days holiday + bank holidays on-top, and even a Christmas closure! A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7% SimplyHealth plan option Private Medical Insurance Access to Perkbox benefits Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends Plus, other excellent benefits Our 'Golden Ticket' which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education Our Values Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you. There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines and locations. Closing Date: Thursday 5th March Application Process: You will need to include a cover letter (no more than two pages of A4 as a guideline) outlining your experience and fit with the role. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible. Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means that if you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role. If you wish to be considered under this scheme, you can indicate via the application form below. By doing so, you are also consenting for this information to be shared with the hiring team. For more details on what qualifies as a disability under the Disability Equality Act 2010, please refer to the guidance here. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Therefore, we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups. Sponsorship statement Please be aware that some roles may not meet the points requirement for a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points-based immigration system. However, we welcome applications from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but may be eligible for a visa through an alternative route.
Feb 23, 2026
Full time
Salary: £78,000 - £82,000 per annum Employment type: Permanent Hours per week: 37 Reporting into: Deputy Provost Department: Academic Office Click here to read the full job description and view our excellent benefits here About Arden University We are an aspirational and multi-award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education. There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations. About our Department The Academic Office at Arden University plays an important role in supporting academic governance, quality assurance, and student success. The department oversees key processes such as programme validation and approval, policy development, regulatory compliance, and assessment management. Working closely with faculties, professional services, and external regulatory bodies, the Academic Office ensures that Arden's academic standards align with sector benchmarks and accreditation requirements. It is also responsible for enhancing student experience by maintaining fair and transparent academic policies, supporting assessment boards, and facilitating effective learning and teaching practices About the Opportunity As the Academic Director, you will be responsible for leading an engaged faculty culture and enhancing the student learning experience by creating a positive and inclusive environment focused on student success. Overseeing academic operations at the Newcastle Campus, you will manage academic staff, ensure quality assurance, drive student engagement, and integrate technology and policies effectively. Working closely with our campus staff, you will play a key role in delivering a student-centred experience and maintaining strong student outcomes. You will also build relationships with local businesses and employers to strengthen the university's reputation as an employer-first institution. About You We are looking for an experienced academic leader with a strong track record in managing academic staff and programmes, creating a positive and inclusive academic culture, and enhancing the student learning experience. You will have held leadership roles such as Programme Leader, Programme Director, or Dean and will be skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and adapting to the evolving higher education landscape. Proven leadership experience in academic roles such as Programme Leader, Programme Director, or Dean. Strong ability to manage and mentor academic staff, ensuring high performance and engagement. Experience in developing and implementing strategies to enhance student engagement, persistence, and satisfaction. Ability to articulate a vision, set clear expectations, and foster a collaborative academic environment. Familiarity with online and blended learning methodologies. Experience in planning, organisational development, and implementing educational initiatives. Adaptability to changes in the higher education sector and the ability to lead through evolving challenges. Desirable requirements: Doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) in a relevant field. Experience in planning and implementing educational initiatives. Experience creating inclusive environments for staff and students. Knowledge of technological integration in academic settings. Why Arden At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from: 30 days holiday + bank holidays on-top, and even a Christmas closure! A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7% SimplyHealth plan option Private Medical Insurance Access to Perkbox benefits Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends Plus, other excellent benefits Our 'Golden Ticket' which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education Our Values Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you. There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines and locations. Closing Date: Thursday 5th March Application Process: You will need to include a cover letter (no more than two pages of A4 as a guideline) outlining your experience and fit with the role. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible. Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means that if you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role. If you wish to be considered under this scheme, you can indicate via the application form below. By doing so, you are also consenting for this information to be shared with the hiring team. For more details on what qualifies as a disability under the Disability Equality Act 2010, please refer to the guidance here. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Therefore, we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups. Sponsorship statement Please be aware that some roles may not meet the points requirement for a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points-based immigration system. However, we welcome applications from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but may be eligible for a visa through an alternative route.
Company Description Stobart (Part of the Culina Group) is a leading ambient transport and logistics business, providing services to many of the UKs best known brands across core consumer and retail sectors. At Culina Group we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired! Job Description Reporting to Site Manager, the Assistant Site Manager will manage the day to day operations within all areas of the site which includes the catering facilities, ensuring the team work consistently towards providing a high standard of customer service and at times will deputise in the absence of the Site Manager. Salary:£27,359.00 per annum Working hours:Monday to Friday -14.00-22.00 Key Duties of Assistant Site Manager: Ensure Health and Safety and Food Safety rules are complied with to provide a safe environment for staff and customers. Be fully aware of the Company Health and Safety and Food Safety policies and any updates on such matters and responsibilities regarding these Ensure all staff on site are fully aware of/receive regular updates of their responsibilities and any new regulations regarding Health and Safety and Food Safety upon induction and throughout employment; Ensure full understanding of and adhere to correct accident/incident reporting procedure. Maintain such logs and checks as may be required to operate in safe and legal manner and train staff in these procedures. Ensure regular interaction with customers to gain understanding of their needs. Proactively respond to the market to generate and improve business. Ensure sales are maximised by the introduction and assessment of regular promotional displays and activities. Responsible for ensuring every member of staff has an agreed performance contract and is appraised each year. Ensure that identified training needs are communicated to the Health and Safety Manager/Operations Director Be responsible for ensuring new staff receive induction training, and all employees receive training/attend training courses relating to their role. When necessary, interview and recruit suitable personnel. When necessary, follow company disciplinary, appeals and grievance procedures. Lead the site team by examples of good customer service. Manage complaints by customers and ensure staff are equipped to handle customer complaints. Ensure sales figures and wage hours are reported to Head Office on a weekly basis within the specified time scale. Ensure Head Office receive the stock take results within the specified time scale each month. Ensure fuel reconciliation figures are forwarded to Head Office as per the accounting timetable. Maintain adequate controls and carry out random checks to identify any fraudulent activities or any misuse I site procedures. Authorise petty cash sheets on a monthly basis. Assume responsibility for ensuring till discrepancies are fully investigated. Respond to action plans from the site audits and stock takes within the time scales given. Liaise with the Shop Buyer with regard to scan rates, product or promotions and any associated problems. Monitor stock against range books and ensure all stock order sheets are returned by due dates; Ensure all promotions and associated materials are run correctly. Assume responsibility for the control of all site costs. Ensure the wage expenditure is controlled and relative to sales performance. Investigate stock take results as required Attend/chair site/other meetings as and when required or requested. Carry out weekly standards check on each site. Attend annual appraisal and quarterly reviews when requested Cover all areas of site as and when required, this includes catering, shop and all other areas Qualifications Previous experience within a similar role. Experience supervising and motivating a team. A good working knowledge of supervision and management of catering and or retailenvironments. Food hygiene health and safety understanding. Ability to plan organise and prioritise work within a high pressurised environment. Excellent organisation and communication skills. A good working knowledge of Microsoft Packages. Additional Information As part of our drive to make Stobarta great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers. Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives. Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include: Annual Leave- 28 days holidays inclusive of bank holidays. Pension scheme-contribution of 5%employee and 3%employer. Life Assurance- x 2 your annual salary. Wellness Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year. Eye Care Vouchers We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses. Reward & Recognition We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards. If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our ! JBRP1_UKTJ
Feb 23, 2026
Full time
Company Description Stobart (Part of the Culina Group) is a leading ambient transport and logistics business, providing services to many of the UKs best known brands across core consumer and retail sectors. At Culina Group we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired! Job Description Reporting to Site Manager, the Assistant Site Manager will manage the day to day operations within all areas of the site which includes the catering facilities, ensuring the team work consistently towards providing a high standard of customer service and at times will deputise in the absence of the Site Manager. Salary:£27,359.00 per annum Working hours:Monday to Friday -14.00-22.00 Key Duties of Assistant Site Manager: Ensure Health and Safety and Food Safety rules are complied with to provide a safe environment for staff and customers. Be fully aware of the Company Health and Safety and Food Safety policies and any updates on such matters and responsibilities regarding these Ensure all staff on site are fully aware of/receive regular updates of their responsibilities and any new regulations regarding Health and Safety and Food Safety upon induction and throughout employment; Ensure full understanding of and adhere to correct accident/incident reporting procedure. Maintain such logs and checks as may be required to operate in safe and legal manner and train staff in these procedures. Ensure regular interaction with customers to gain understanding of their needs. Proactively respond to the market to generate and improve business. Ensure sales are maximised by the introduction and assessment of regular promotional displays and activities. Responsible for ensuring every member of staff has an agreed performance contract and is appraised each year. Ensure that identified training needs are communicated to the Health and Safety Manager/Operations Director Be responsible for ensuring new staff receive induction training, and all employees receive training/attend training courses relating to their role. When necessary, interview and recruit suitable personnel. When necessary, follow company disciplinary, appeals and grievance procedures. Lead the site team by examples of good customer service. Manage complaints by customers and ensure staff are equipped to handle customer complaints. Ensure sales figures and wage hours are reported to Head Office on a weekly basis within the specified time scale. Ensure Head Office receive the stock take results within the specified time scale each month. Ensure fuel reconciliation figures are forwarded to Head Office as per the accounting timetable. Maintain adequate controls and carry out random checks to identify any fraudulent activities or any misuse I site procedures. Authorise petty cash sheets on a monthly basis. Assume responsibility for ensuring till discrepancies are fully investigated. Respond to action plans from the site audits and stock takes within the time scales given. Liaise with the Shop Buyer with regard to scan rates, product or promotions and any associated problems. Monitor stock against range books and ensure all stock order sheets are returned by due dates; Ensure all promotions and associated materials are run correctly. Assume responsibility for the control of all site costs. Ensure the wage expenditure is controlled and relative to sales performance. Investigate stock take results as required Attend/chair site/other meetings as and when required or requested. Carry out weekly standards check on each site. Attend annual appraisal and quarterly reviews when requested Cover all areas of site as and when required, this includes catering, shop and all other areas Qualifications Previous experience within a similar role. Experience supervising and motivating a team. A good working knowledge of supervision and management of catering and or retailenvironments. Food hygiene health and safety understanding. Ability to plan organise and prioritise work within a high pressurised environment. Excellent organisation and communication skills. A good working knowledge of Microsoft Packages. Additional Information As part of our drive to make Stobarta great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers. Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives. Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include: Annual Leave- 28 days holidays inclusive of bank holidays. Pension scheme-contribution of 5%employee and 3%employer. Life Assurance- x 2 your annual salary. Wellness Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year. Eye Care Vouchers We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses. Reward & Recognition We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards. If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our ! JBRP1_UKTJ
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons 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 Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview Our Risk Advisory Services (RAS) team helps organisations understand, manage and respond to risk in an increasingly complex and fast moving environment. We work with a diverse portfolio of clients across the commercial and not for profit sectors, providing assurance and advisory support that strengthens governance, enhances controls and drives better decision making. As part of the team, you'll work on a wide range of internal audit, risk and advisory engagements, gaining exposure to different industries, business models and operating environments. You'll collaborate closely with colleagues across the firm, applying innovative approaches, data analytics and professional judgement to deliver insights that add real value for our clients. As an Assistant Manager within Risk & Advisory Services (RAS), you will play a pivotal role in delivering high quality internal audit and advisory services to our clients. You will work proactively, taking ownership of your responsibilities, while collaborating effectively with colleagues and maintaining regular, confident communication with BDO Senior Managers, Directors and Partners. You will be responsible for managing a limited portfolio of engagements, leading audits and specialist assignments, and supporting the development of junior team members. In doing so, you will build strong, trusted client relationships and make a meaningful contribution to the overall success of the team and service line. The role combines engagement and portfolio management with hands on delivery. Typically, you will spend around 50% of your time on management activities - such as engagement planning, portfolio oversight and project management - and 50% leading audits and undertaking specialist assignments, with this balance flexing in line with your experience and development. You'll be someone with: Relevant professional experience, with a strong focus on internal audit or equivalent risk and assurance work. A recognised professional qualification (e.g. CIA with QIAL, CMIIA/MIIA, CCAB or equivalent). Experience of planning and delivering audits, with the ability to exercise sound judgement and challenge constructively. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders. Proficiency in MS Office and flow charting tools; experience with internal audit systems and data analytics tools is advantageous, with training provided where required. 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 everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Feb 23, 2026
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. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons 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 Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview Our Risk Advisory Services (RAS) team helps organisations understand, manage and respond to risk in an increasingly complex and fast moving environment. We work with a diverse portfolio of clients across the commercial and not for profit sectors, providing assurance and advisory support that strengthens governance, enhances controls and drives better decision making. As part of the team, you'll work on a wide range of internal audit, risk and advisory engagements, gaining exposure to different industries, business models and operating environments. You'll collaborate closely with colleagues across the firm, applying innovative approaches, data analytics and professional judgement to deliver insights that add real value for our clients. As an Assistant Manager within Risk & Advisory Services (RAS), you will play a pivotal role in delivering high quality internal audit and advisory services to our clients. You will work proactively, taking ownership of your responsibilities, while collaborating effectively with colleagues and maintaining regular, confident communication with BDO Senior Managers, Directors and Partners. You will be responsible for managing a limited portfolio of engagements, leading audits and specialist assignments, and supporting the development of junior team members. In doing so, you will build strong, trusted client relationships and make a meaningful contribution to the overall success of the team and service line. The role combines engagement and portfolio management with hands on delivery. Typically, you will spend around 50% of your time on management activities - such as engagement planning, portfolio oversight and project management - and 50% leading audits and undertaking specialist assignments, with this balance flexing in line with your experience and development. You'll be someone with: Relevant professional experience, with a strong focus on internal audit or equivalent risk and assurance work. A recognised professional qualification (e.g. CIA with QIAL, CMIIA/MIIA, CCAB or equivalent). Experience of planning and delivering audits, with the ability to exercise sound judgement and challenge constructively. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders. Proficiency in MS Office and flow charting tools; experience with internal audit systems and data analytics tools is advantageous, with training provided where required. 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 everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons 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 Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview Our Risk Advisory Services (RAS) team helps organisations understand, manage and respond to risk in an increasingly complex and fast moving environment. We work with a diverse portfolio of clients across the commercial and not for profit sectors, providing assurance and advisory support that strengthens governance, enhances controls and drives better decision making. As part of the team, you'll work on a wide range of internal audit, risk and advisory engagements, gaining exposure to different industries, business models and operating environments. You'll collaborate closely with colleagues across the firm, applying innovative approaches, data analytics and professional judgement to deliver insights that add real value for our clients. As a Senior Executive within Risk & Advisory Services (RAS), you will play an important role in delivering high quality internal audit, assurance and advisory services to our clients. You will work as a senior member of engagement teams, taking responsibility for defined areas of delivery while collaborating closely with Managers, Senior Managers, Directors and Partners. You will be hands on in the execution of engagements, building strong technical capability, developing professional judgement, and supporting the effective delivery of engagements. Alongside this, you will act as a role model for junior team members, helping to build a high performing and collaborative team environment. You'll be someone with: An inquisitive and proactive mindset, with the confidence to challenge constructively, think critically about risks and controls, and contribute ideas that enhance audit quality and ways of working. A recognised professional qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIA, CMIIA/MIIA, CCAB or equivalent), with relevant experience in risk management, internal audit and systems / controls testing. Awareness of compliance, legislative and wider market issues relevant to client organisations, and the ability to consider these when identifying risks and audit findings. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to evaluate evidence, interpret data and support clear, well reasoned conclusions. Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage professionally with clients and colleagues and to explain issues clearly. 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 everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Feb 23, 2026
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. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons 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 Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview Our Risk Advisory Services (RAS) team helps organisations understand, manage and respond to risk in an increasingly complex and fast moving environment. We work with a diverse portfolio of clients across the commercial and not for profit sectors, providing assurance and advisory support that strengthens governance, enhances controls and drives better decision making. As part of the team, you'll work on a wide range of internal audit, risk and advisory engagements, gaining exposure to different industries, business models and operating environments. You'll collaborate closely with colleagues across the firm, applying innovative approaches, data analytics and professional judgement to deliver insights that add real value for our clients. As a Senior Executive within Risk & Advisory Services (RAS), you will play an important role in delivering high quality internal audit, assurance and advisory services to our clients. You will work as a senior member of engagement teams, taking responsibility for defined areas of delivery while collaborating closely with Managers, Senior Managers, Directors and Partners. You will be hands on in the execution of engagements, building strong technical capability, developing professional judgement, and supporting the effective delivery of engagements. Alongside this, you will act as a role model for junior team members, helping to build a high performing and collaborative team environment. You'll be someone with: An inquisitive and proactive mindset, with the confidence to challenge constructively, think critically about risks and controls, and contribute ideas that enhance audit quality and ways of working. A recognised professional qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIA, CMIIA/MIIA, CCAB or equivalent), with relevant experience in risk management, internal audit and systems / controls testing. Awareness of compliance, legislative and wider market issues relevant to client organisations, and the ability to consider these when identifying risks and audit findings. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to evaluate evidence, interpret data and support clear, well reasoned conclusions. Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage professionally with clients and colleagues and to explain issues clearly. 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 everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Vice President, Social & Creator page is loaded Vice President, Social & Creatorremote type: Creator Partnershipslocations: GBR - London Office (Aldwych)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R3670 Wasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Our brands and properties division works with iconic brands and rights holders, supporting business growth through all marketing disciplines. We're a trusted partner to every major league, team and venue, building meaningful connections between brands, properties and fans. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit . Wasserman seeks a Vice President, Social & Creator that truly understands the social landscape and has a passion for creators. Everyone wants your input, opinion and approval. People trust you. You feel in your bones what's on-brand for your clients and you efficiently, effortlessly direct a team to deliver the right stuff, every time.This is a full-time role with a hybrid schedule, requiring three days per week in our London office.This candidate will report into the Group Vice President, Social & Creators and will help shape our rapidly growing social and creator department. You will help drive new business alongside our business development team and will own client organic growth. The right candidate will deepen the client relationship and grow their business in a meaningful way. Your day-to-day work will be strategic in nature, developing initiatives and providing creative, practical solutions to client issues.You will sit within the Social & Creator Team at Wasserman London, full of people who genuinely care about delivering ground-breaking work. We're a longstanding leader in the creator and content space, having executed award-winning, global campaigns with some of the biggest brands in the world. We serve as problem solvers for our clients, helping them grow their business through content and campaigns consumers love and share. Roles and Responsibilities Commercial & P&L Ownership: Reporting into the Group Vice President, Social & Creator, hold full P&L responsibility of the team P&L. Overseeing revenue forecasting, resource management and profitability to ensure sustainable business growth. New Business & Growth: Act as the senior lead on all major new business pitches for the social / creator pod. Proactively identify and convent significant new revenue opportunities to expand our client base. These include social / creator led RFP's as well as more integrated / partnership RFP's where social / creator plan a key role. Work closely with BD's overseeing new business opportunities and allocating resource. Operational Excellence: Design and implement departmental best practices, operations frameworks and quality control standards to ensure efficiency and best in class delivery across multiple client accounts. Leadership: Help build, maintain and inspire the team, fostering an inclusive and high-performing culture. Proactively lead areas of the business that contribute to the ongoing growth and vision of Wasserman. Innovation & Through-Leadership: Champion innovation within the department, positioning Wasserman as a thought leader in the social and creator space through publications, industry events and strategic initiatives. Counsel & Escalation: Serve as the senior point of escalation for the most critical client challenges, providing leadership and strategic counsel to protect the clients and agencies interests. Collaboration: Work closely with other cross-functional Wasserman teams to ensure effective social and creator campaigns. Requirements Extensive experience (12+ years) in a senior leadership role (i.e. Group Business Director, Business Director, Head of Client Services) within a leading social / creator agency Experience within the sports, music and entertainment categories a huge asset Track record of P&L ownership and delivering significant, year-on-year client growth. Exceptional commercial acumen Strong ability to build rapport with senior executive leadership Proven success in leading and growing significant clients wins (£1M plus) Exceptional client and team management skills, building brilliant relationships Strategic thinker who can provide council to our clients and deliver best in class solutions and client service excellence Exceptional leadership skills with experience in shaping departmental culture and development talent Rockstar communication skills: persuasive, strategic, proactive, diplomatic Uncanny attention to detail Ability to anticipate market trends and define a clear, forward-looking path for the business Unparalleled commitment to excellence -working nonstandard hours, when necessary, travel as required, anticipating issues and communicating with diplomacy, identifying emerging platforms and trends to drive innovation Wasserman does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
Feb 23, 2026
Full time
Vice President, Social & Creator page is loaded Vice President, Social & Creatorremote type: Creator Partnershipslocations: GBR - London Office (Aldwych)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R3670 Wasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Our brands and properties division works with iconic brands and rights holders, supporting business growth through all marketing disciplines. We're a trusted partner to every major league, team and venue, building meaningful connections between brands, properties and fans. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit . Wasserman seeks a Vice President, Social & Creator that truly understands the social landscape and has a passion for creators. Everyone wants your input, opinion and approval. People trust you. You feel in your bones what's on-brand for your clients and you efficiently, effortlessly direct a team to deliver the right stuff, every time.This is a full-time role with a hybrid schedule, requiring three days per week in our London office.This candidate will report into the Group Vice President, Social & Creators and will help shape our rapidly growing social and creator department. You will help drive new business alongside our business development team and will own client organic growth. The right candidate will deepen the client relationship and grow their business in a meaningful way. Your day-to-day work will be strategic in nature, developing initiatives and providing creative, practical solutions to client issues.You will sit within the Social & Creator Team at Wasserman London, full of people who genuinely care about delivering ground-breaking work. We're a longstanding leader in the creator and content space, having executed award-winning, global campaigns with some of the biggest brands in the world. We serve as problem solvers for our clients, helping them grow their business through content and campaigns consumers love and share. Roles and Responsibilities Commercial & P&L Ownership: Reporting into the Group Vice President, Social & Creator, hold full P&L responsibility of the team P&L. Overseeing revenue forecasting, resource management and profitability to ensure sustainable business growth. New Business & Growth: Act as the senior lead on all major new business pitches for the social / creator pod. Proactively identify and convent significant new revenue opportunities to expand our client base. These include social / creator led RFP's as well as more integrated / partnership RFP's where social / creator plan a key role. Work closely with BD's overseeing new business opportunities and allocating resource. Operational Excellence: Design and implement departmental best practices, operations frameworks and quality control standards to ensure efficiency and best in class delivery across multiple client accounts. Leadership: Help build, maintain and inspire the team, fostering an inclusive and high-performing culture. Proactively lead areas of the business that contribute to the ongoing growth and vision of Wasserman. Innovation & Through-Leadership: Champion innovation within the department, positioning Wasserman as a thought leader in the social and creator space through publications, industry events and strategic initiatives. Counsel & Escalation: Serve as the senior point of escalation for the most critical client challenges, providing leadership and strategic counsel to protect the clients and agencies interests. Collaboration: Work closely with other cross-functional Wasserman teams to ensure effective social and creator campaigns. Requirements Extensive experience (12+ years) in a senior leadership role (i.e. Group Business Director, Business Director, Head of Client Services) within a leading social / creator agency Experience within the sports, music and entertainment categories a huge asset Track record of P&L ownership and delivering significant, year-on-year client growth. Exceptional commercial acumen Strong ability to build rapport with senior executive leadership Proven success in leading and growing significant clients wins (£1M plus) Exceptional client and team management skills, building brilliant relationships Strategic thinker who can provide council to our clients and deliver best in class solutions and client service excellence Exceptional leadership skills with experience in shaping departmental culture and development talent Rockstar communication skills: persuasive, strategic, proactive, diplomatic Uncanny attention to detail Ability to anticipate market trends and define a clear, forward-looking path for the business Unparalleled commitment to excellence -working nonstandard hours, when necessary, travel as required, anticipating issues and communicating with diplomacy, identifying emerging platforms and trends to drive innovation Wasserman does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. In Transaction Services, you will have the opportunity to support a range of clients by providing due diligence services to support them through events such as acquisitions, sale processes and capital markets transactions. We help to deliver successful transaction outcomes through our data-driven insights and commercial acumen. 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 BDO directors and 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. Technical Skills Thorough working knowledge of Transaction Services activities ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. Previous staff supervision or management experience. Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular Word, Powerpoint and Excel. Self-starting individual who is comfortable working independently and as part of a team. Excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrates a pro-active approach to their continuous development 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 23, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. In Transaction Services, you will have the opportunity to support a range of clients by providing due diligence services to support them through events such as acquisitions, sale processes and capital markets transactions. We help to deliver successful transaction outcomes through our data-driven insights and commercial acumen. 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 BDO directors and 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. Technical Skills Thorough working knowledge of Transaction Services activities ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. Previous staff supervision or management experience. Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular Word, Powerpoint and Excel. Self-starting individual who is comfortable working independently and as part of a team. Excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrates a pro-active approach to their continuous development 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.
Join Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people's lives? At Ferrovial, we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Listed on three major stock markets: Nasdaq (US), Euronext Amsterdam (Netherlands) and IBEX 35 (Spain), we are also member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 24,000 professionals worldwide, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy. Ferrovial Construction is internationally recognized for its capacity to design and build civil engineering and construction projects, mainly in large transportation infrastructure. Its track-record to date includes more than 304 miles of tunnels, 11,930 miles of roads (including 2,485 miles of highways), 2920 miles of railroad lines (including 434 miles of high-speed railroads) and 16,994 miles of road maintenance and repair. Why Ferrovial? Global presence, local impact: Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference. Collaborative excellence: Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued. Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation. Career growth: Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth. Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health. Productivity tools: Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency. Job Description: Senior Project Manager - Sewage Treatment Works Reports to: Project Director Project: Slough - Extension of an operational sewage treatment plant (STW) Location: First year in Central London, then in Slough. Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong background in water/wastewater infrastructure to lead the extension of a live sewage treatment works that must maintain full operations throughout construction. The candidate will own end-to-end delivery (scope, programme, budget, quality, safety, environmental compliance) while ensuring a seamless coordination with Thames' Water's operational team, strict adherence to Thames' Water procedures and standards, and effective management of multidisciplinary engineering and delivery teams (civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical/process). Key Responsibilities: Lead the full project lifecycle from project initiation, design coordination, procurement, construction, commissioning, to handover/closeout. Plan and sequence the works to ensure a full coordination with the existing treatment processes, avoiding any unplanned outages, including a meticulously management of the isolations and live interfaces. Establish and maintain the Project Execution Plan, programme, cost plan, risk register, and change control in line with client and internal governance. Serve as the primary point of contact for Thames' Water and their operational representatives; chair progress, risk, and interface meetings. Coordinate permits, isolation plans, and method approvals with the Thames' Water operational team to safeguard continuity of service and compliance with permit-to-work systems. Manage regulatory, statutory, and third-party stakeholders (e.g., local authorities, EA interfaces, utilities). Champion a safety-first culture; ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, RAMS, LOTO, confined space controls, temporary works, lifting operations, and process safety protocols. Ensure robust environmental management: pollution prevention, odour control, sludge handling, silt and noise/dust management, and wastewater discharge compliance. Oversee quality assurance/quality control, ITPs, and documentation to meet client acceptance criteria. Coordinate civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation & control, and process/chemical engineering inputs; ensure design constructability and operability. Oversee integration of M&E plant, MCCs, SCADA/telemetry, and process tie-ins with live assets, plan staged commissioning and performance testing. Own cost performance: forecasting, earned value, change management, early warnings, and contract administration (e.g., NEC forms). Lead procurement of subcontractors, OEMs, and long lead items; manage supplier performance and technical submittals. Maintain a realistic, risk-adjusted programme; implement recovery plans as needed. Lead commissioning strategy and phased cutovers; ensure robust testing, O&M documentation, training, spares, asset tagging, and clean handover aligned to Thames' Water requirements. Manage and mentor the project team; allocate resources effectively across planning, engineering, commercial, and site delivery functions. Drive high-performance collaboration, clear communications, and proactive issue resolution. Qualification, skills and experience: Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical/Process, or related discipline). Experience delivering water/wastewater infrastructure projects (treatment works, networks, or major AMP frameworks). Demonstrable experience delivering construction projects on live/operational sewage treatment plants without service interruption. In-depth knowledge of Thames' Water procedures, standards, and permit-to-work systems (e.g., isolations, method approvals, operational interfaces, documentation and assurance expectations). Proven track record managing multidisciplinary teams (civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical/process) through design, construction, commissioning, and handover. Strong H&S leadership with excellent command of CDM Regulations, RAMS, temporary works, and process safety in water environments. Solid commercial acumen (NEC contract administration, cost control, risk/change management). Excellent stakeholder management, written and verbal communication, and meeting leadership skills. IOSH/NEBOSH or equivalent H&S qualification; Temporary Works Supervisor/Coordinator experience (desirable). Confined Space appreciation/awareness; LOTO and electrical isolation familiarity in live MCC/controls environments (desirable). Experience with SCADA integration, telemetry, OEM process packages, and staged commissioning on live assets (desirable). Familiarity with digital delivery tools (BIM, CDEs, Power BI dashboards, document control systems), desirable. CSCS (Manager/Professional) or equivalent. SMSTS. Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties. Project description The £80 million upgrade of Slough Sewage Treatment Works for Thames' Water will be carried out by Ferrovial Construction and Cadagua, working together as a joint venture. This project aims to improve the resilience and sustainability of Slough STW, ensuring it meets tougher Environment Agency standards and achieves better environmental performance. Improvements include expanded treatment capacity, advanced systems for removing ammonia and phosphorus, upgraded storm flow management, and robust new power infrastructure. The partnership combines Ferrovial Construction's expertise in UK infrastructure projects with Cadagua's broad experience in international water treatment. Seize the challenge. Move the world together! Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here! Ferrovial is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all jobs applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a "Protected Class"), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.
Feb 23, 2026
Full time
Join Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people's lives? At Ferrovial, we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Listed on three major stock markets: Nasdaq (US), Euronext Amsterdam (Netherlands) and IBEX 35 (Spain), we are also member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 24,000 professionals worldwide, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy. Ferrovial Construction is internationally recognized for its capacity to design and build civil engineering and construction projects, mainly in large transportation infrastructure. Its track-record to date includes more than 304 miles of tunnels, 11,930 miles of roads (including 2,485 miles of highways), 2920 miles of railroad lines (including 434 miles of high-speed railroads) and 16,994 miles of road maintenance and repair. Why Ferrovial? Global presence, local impact: Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference. Collaborative excellence: Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued. Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation. Career growth: Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth. Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health. Productivity tools: Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency. Job Description: Senior Project Manager - Sewage Treatment Works Reports to: Project Director Project: Slough - Extension of an operational sewage treatment plant (STW) Location: First year in Central London, then in Slough. Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong background in water/wastewater infrastructure to lead the extension of a live sewage treatment works that must maintain full operations throughout construction. The candidate will own end-to-end delivery (scope, programme, budget, quality, safety, environmental compliance) while ensuring a seamless coordination with Thames' Water's operational team, strict adherence to Thames' Water procedures and standards, and effective management of multidisciplinary engineering and delivery teams (civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical/process). Key Responsibilities: Lead the full project lifecycle from project initiation, design coordination, procurement, construction, commissioning, to handover/closeout. Plan and sequence the works to ensure a full coordination with the existing treatment processes, avoiding any unplanned outages, including a meticulously management of the isolations and live interfaces. Establish and maintain the Project Execution Plan, programme, cost plan, risk register, and change control in line with client and internal governance. Serve as the primary point of contact for Thames' Water and their operational representatives; chair progress, risk, and interface meetings. Coordinate permits, isolation plans, and method approvals with the Thames' Water operational team to safeguard continuity of service and compliance with permit-to-work systems. Manage regulatory, statutory, and third-party stakeholders (e.g., local authorities, EA interfaces, utilities). Champion a safety-first culture; ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, RAMS, LOTO, confined space controls, temporary works, lifting operations, and process safety protocols. Ensure robust environmental management: pollution prevention, odour control, sludge handling, silt and noise/dust management, and wastewater discharge compliance. Oversee quality assurance/quality control, ITPs, and documentation to meet client acceptance criteria. Coordinate civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation & control, and process/chemical engineering inputs; ensure design constructability and operability. Oversee integration of M&E plant, MCCs, SCADA/telemetry, and process tie-ins with live assets, plan staged commissioning and performance testing. Own cost performance: forecasting, earned value, change management, early warnings, and contract administration (e.g., NEC forms). Lead procurement of subcontractors, OEMs, and long lead items; manage supplier performance and technical submittals. Maintain a realistic, risk-adjusted programme; implement recovery plans as needed. Lead commissioning strategy and phased cutovers; ensure robust testing, O&M documentation, training, spares, asset tagging, and clean handover aligned to Thames' Water requirements. Manage and mentor the project team; allocate resources effectively across planning, engineering, commercial, and site delivery functions. Drive high-performance collaboration, clear communications, and proactive issue resolution. Qualification, skills and experience: Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical/Process, or related discipline). Experience delivering water/wastewater infrastructure projects (treatment works, networks, or major AMP frameworks). Demonstrable experience delivering construction projects on live/operational sewage treatment plants without service interruption. In-depth knowledge of Thames' Water procedures, standards, and permit-to-work systems (e.g., isolations, method approvals, operational interfaces, documentation and assurance expectations). Proven track record managing multidisciplinary teams (civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical/process) through design, construction, commissioning, and handover. Strong H&S leadership with excellent command of CDM Regulations, RAMS, temporary works, and process safety in water environments. Solid commercial acumen (NEC contract administration, cost control, risk/change management). Excellent stakeholder management, written and verbal communication, and meeting leadership skills. IOSH/NEBOSH or equivalent H&S qualification; Temporary Works Supervisor/Coordinator experience (desirable). Confined Space appreciation/awareness; LOTO and electrical isolation familiarity in live MCC/controls environments (desirable). Experience with SCADA integration, telemetry, OEM process packages, and staged commissioning on live assets (desirable). Familiarity with digital delivery tools (BIM, CDEs, Power BI dashboards, document control systems), desirable. CSCS (Manager/Professional) or equivalent. SMSTS. Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties. Project description The £80 million upgrade of Slough Sewage Treatment Works for Thames' Water will be carried out by Ferrovial Construction and Cadagua, working together as a joint venture. This project aims to improve the resilience and sustainability of Slough STW, ensuring it meets tougher Environment Agency standards and achieves better environmental performance. Improvements include expanded treatment capacity, advanced systems for removing ammonia and phosphorus, upgraded storm flow management, and robust new power infrastructure. The partnership combines Ferrovial Construction's expertise in UK infrastructure projects with Cadagua's broad experience in international water treatment. Seize the challenge. Move the world together! Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here! Ferrovial is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all jobs applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a "Protected Class"), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.
We are seeking an individual located in the United Kingdom. This is a remote work from home position, and individual is required to reside and be authorized to work in the United Kingdom. We are on the front line of recruitment, enabling organizations to hire smarter and onboard faster. At First Advantage (Nasdaq: FA), people are at the heart of everything we do. From our customers and partners to our greatest advantage - our team members. Say hello to a rewarding career and come join a leading provider of mission critical background screening solutions to some of the most recognized Fortune 100 and Global 500 brands. We are seeking a remote Sr. Director, Customer Success; Individual must be in United Kingdom. About First Advantage First Advantage (NASDAQ: FA) is a leading provider of global software and data in the HR technology industry. Enabled by proprietary technology and AI, First Advantage's platforms, data and APIs power comprehensive employment background screening, identity solutions, and verification services. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, we have an internationally distributed workforce of about 10,000 employees spanning 17 countries. With a strong emphasis on innovation, automation and customer success, First Advantage empowers 80,000 organizations to modernize their hiring and onboarding processes on a global scale. What You'll Do The Sr. Director of Customer Success, responsible for the Finance Vertical leads a high performing organisation that drives value realisation, retention and expansion across banks, insurance, payments, capital markets and fintech customers. This executive owns the end to end post sales customer lifecycle-from onboarding through to renewal-ensuring operational excellence and measurable ROI aligned to finance specific priorities (e.g., risk & compliance, operational efficiency, customer experience and data security). You will build the vertical strategy for a portfolio of complex enterprise accounts, partnering cross functionally with Sales, Operations, Product, Customer Care and Marketing to deliver exceptional customer outcomes and sustainable revenue growth. Responsibilities Strategy & Leadership Define and execute the finance vertical CS strategy, segmented by sub vertical (banking, insurance, payments) and customer tier (strategic, enterprise, mid market). Build, scale and mentor a diverse team of Customer Success Managers and Directors. Establish a value framework with finance relevant KPIs, outcome maps and executive communications (QBRs). Own the renewal and net retention for your customer base (clear rules of engagement and forecast accountability). Customer Outcomes & Advocacy Ensure successful onboarding and time to value with robust project governance for complex, multi stakeholder programmes. Drive QBR cadence with key stakeholders; communicate value tied to business cases and regulatory imperatives. Drive adoption, maturity and expansion through structured success plans, territory maps and executive sponsorship programmes. Build customer advocacy (references, case studies, advisory boards) aligned to the finance ecosystem. Cross Functional Partnerships Partner with Product on voice of customer, roadmap validation, beta programmes and finance grade features (security, reporting, controls). Partner with Implementation teams for onboarding, reduce time to value and ensure high quality project delivery. Align with Sales teams on expansion strategies, whitespace analysis, commercial alignment and account plans. Collaborate with Support and Engineering on incident management, major incident communications and reliability narratives. Operational Excellence Design and operationalise a CS operating model: segmentation, coverage, health scoring, success planning, QBR templates, renewals forecast and escalation paths. Own CS budget, capacity planning, hiring plan and productivity benchmarks. What You May Need to be Successful Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. MBA highly desired. 3+ years of related experience in Account Management. 2+ years of organisational leadership experience. 5+ years of experience managing accounts valued at over $500k (significant company experience managing complex, high value accounts). Ability to manage and lead during times of change and organisational transformation. Understanding how to work growth businesses in a competitive environment. Excellent tactical execution skills. Strong sense of process and the ability to innovate on process tools and conventions. Ability to craft detailed, well written communications and proposals. Maintain a high emphasis on teamwork, collaboration and process innovation. Ability to influence others through strong verbal and written communication. Strategic mindset: self directed, organised, analytical and have excellent problem analysis/problem solving skills. Ability to build relationships, communicate effectively throughout an organisation, influence, negotiate and establish mutually agreeable expectations. Diligent, resourceful, versatile and able to multitask. Ability to travel at least 25%. Preferred Entrepreneurial style with proven ability to thrive in a dynamic, changing environment where a critical key to success is the ability to optimise and leverage limited resources. Why First Advantage is Your Next Big Career Move First Advantage is going through a technology transformation! We are looking for experts who are excited to work with advanced technologies and provide best in class user experiences, drive the development and deployment of scalable solutions and smoothly guide our agile teams and clients through meaningful changes as we continue to expand our impact. Benefits Health & Wellbeing: Medical, Vision, Dental, Bike2Work Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme. Personal Financial Planning: Pension with employer contribution, Life Assurance and Financial and Legal Helpline. Personal & Family Leave: Holidays (PTO), Enhanced Maternity Leave, Sick Pay. Career Development: Mentoring Programme, SOAR Programme (Manager development) and Annual Performance Reviews. What Are You Waiting For? Apply Today! You have learned a little about us today - we want to learn about you! If you think this position and our company are a great fit for your areas of interest and expertise, tell us about you by applying now! United States Equal Opportunity Employment First Advantage is proud to be a global leader in removing barriers and supporting our community members to ensure the changing demographics of the workforce are reflected in our hiring and employment practices. We value all of our candidates, employees and clients and place great emphasis on hiring and supporting qualified individuals in each role. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information or any other area protected by applicable law.
Feb 23, 2026
Full time
We are seeking an individual located in the United Kingdom. This is a remote work from home position, and individual is required to reside and be authorized to work in the United Kingdom. We are on the front line of recruitment, enabling organizations to hire smarter and onboard faster. At First Advantage (Nasdaq: FA), people are at the heart of everything we do. From our customers and partners to our greatest advantage - our team members. Say hello to a rewarding career and come join a leading provider of mission critical background screening solutions to some of the most recognized Fortune 100 and Global 500 brands. We are seeking a remote Sr. Director, Customer Success; Individual must be in United Kingdom. About First Advantage First Advantage (NASDAQ: FA) is a leading provider of global software and data in the HR technology industry. Enabled by proprietary technology and AI, First Advantage's platforms, data and APIs power comprehensive employment background screening, identity solutions, and verification services. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, we have an internationally distributed workforce of about 10,000 employees spanning 17 countries. With a strong emphasis on innovation, automation and customer success, First Advantage empowers 80,000 organizations to modernize their hiring and onboarding processes on a global scale. What You'll Do The Sr. Director of Customer Success, responsible for the Finance Vertical leads a high performing organisation that drives value realisation, retention and expansion across banks, insurance, payments, capital markets and fintech customers. This executive owns the end to end post sales customer lifecycle-from onboarding through to renewal-ensuring operational excellence and measurable ROI aligned to finance specific priorities (e.g., risk & compliance, operational efficiency, customer experience and data security). You will build the vertical strategy for a portfolio of complex enterprise accounts, partnering cross functionally with Sales, Operations, Product, Customer Care and Marketing to deliver exceptional customer outcomes and sustainable revenue growth. Responsibilities Strategy & Leadership Define and execute the finance vertical CS strategy, segmented by sub vertical (banking, insurance, payments) and customer tier (strategic, enterprise, mid market). Build, scale and mentor a diverse team of Customer Success Managers and Directors. Establish a value framework with finance relevant KPIs, outcome maps and executive communications (QBRs). Own the renewal and net retention for your customer base (clear rules of engagement and forecast accountability). Customer Outcomes & Advocacy Ensure successful onboarding and time to value with robust project governance for complex, multi stakeholder programmes. Drive QBR cadence with key stakeholders; communicate value tied to business cases and regulatory imperatives. Drive adoption, maturity and expansion through structured success plans, territory maps and executive sponsorship programmes. Build customer advocacy (references, case studies, advisory boards) aligned to the finance ecosystem. Cross Functional Partnerships Partner with Product on voice of customer, roadmap validation, beta programmes and finance grade features (security, reporting, controls). Partner with Implementation teams for onboarding, reduce time to value and ensure high quality project delivery. Align with Sales teams on expansion strategies, whitespace analysis, commercial alignment and account plans. Collaborate with Support and Engineering on incident management, major incident communications and reliability narratives. Operational Excellence Design and operationalise a CS operating model: segmentation, coverage, health scoring, success planning, QBR templates, renewals forecast and escalation paths. Own CS budget, capacity planning, hiring plan and productivity benchmarks. What You May Need to be Successful Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. MBA highly desired. 3+ years of related experience in Account Management. 2+ years of organisational leadership experience. 5+ years of experience managing accounts valued at over $500k (significant company experience managing complex, high value accounts). Ability to manage and lead during times of change and organisational transformation. Understanding how to work growth businesses in a competitive environment. Excellent tactical execution skills. Strong sense of process and the ability to innovate on process tools and conventions. Ability to craft detailed, well written communications and proposals. Maintain a high emphasis on teamwork, collaboration and process innovation. Ability to influence others through strong verbal and written communication. Strategic mindset: self directed, organised, analytical and have excellent problem analysis/problem solving skills. Ability to build relationships, communicate effectively throughout an organisation, influence, negotiate and establish mutually agreeable expectations. Diligent, resourceful, versatile and able to multitask. Ability to travel at least 25%. Preferred Entrepreneurial style with proven ability to thrive in a dynamic, changing environment where a critical key to success is the ability to optimise and leverage limited resources. Why First Advantage is Your Next Big Career Move First Advantage is going through a technology transformation! We are looking for experts who are excited to work with advanced technologies and provide best in class user experiences, drive the development and deployment of scalable solutions and smoothly guide our agile teams and clients through meaningful changes as we continue to expand our impact. Benefits Health & Wellbeing: Medical, Vision, Dental, Bike2Work Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme. Personal Financial Planning: Pension with employer contribution, Life Assurance and Financial and Legal Helpline. Personal & Family Leave: Holidays (PTO), Enhanced Maternity Leave, Sick Pay. Career Development: Mentoring Programme, SOAR Programme (Manager development) and Annual Performance Reviews. What Are You Waiting For? Apply Today! You have learned a little about us today - we want to learn about you! If you think this position and our company are a great fit for your areas of interest and expertise, tell us about you by applying now! United States Equal Opportunity Employment First Advantage is proud to be a global leader in removing barriers and supporting our community members to ensure the changing demographics of the workforce are reflected in our hiring and employment practices. We value all of our candidates, employees and clients and place great emphasis on hiring and supporting qualified individuals in each role. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information or any other area protected by applicable law.
Commercial Director Fresh People are recruiting for a Commercial Director on behalf of a well-established high growth Fresh Produce business in the South East. This is a senior leadership position with a clear and uncompromising focus on customer management, executive-level interface and strategic account ownership. The successful candidate will act as the principal lead across the organisations customer portfolio, holding full accountability for relationship management, commercial governance and performance delivery across the entire lifecycle. From contract negotiation and onboarding through to operational oversight, structured reviews, renewal and expansion, this role sits at the centre of customer engagement. You will operate as the senior conduit between customers and internal delivery teams, ensuring alignment, transparency and commercial rigour. The role requires strong visibility, credibility and presence at executive level, with the ability to influence both externally and internally. This opportunity offers the platform to shape commercial direction within a growing organisation that values partnership, accountability and long-term sustainable relationships. The Person 10+ years commercial experience, including at least five years at senior or director level within Fresh Produce, Food Manufacturing or a fast-paced service-led environment. Proven leadership of strategic customer accounts at executive level, with a strong track record of improving retention, satisfaction and sustainable revenue growth. Experienced in managing complex commercial agreements, pricing strategy, risk exposure and multi-site profitability. Commercially and financially astute, with budget ownership and revenue forecasting capability. Credible, influential and emotionally intelligent leader, able to balance growth with operational discipline in matrix environments. Resilient, accountable and solutions-focused with a collaborative leadership approach. Key Requirements Lead and execute the organisations commercial strategy with customer partnership at its core. Take full ownership of key strategic accounts, acting as the senior customer interface. Build and maintain executive-level relationships that drive long-term partnership and growth. Oversee the complete customer lifecycle including onboarding, contract governance, service performance, renewal and expansion. Align cross-functional teams (Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Customer Service) to deliver integrated, margin-protected solutions. Lead structured performance reviews and governance forums with customers. Drive service excellence through clear KPIs, performance reporting and continuous improvement. Identify opportunities for commercial optimisation, innovation and value creation. Oversee pricing strategy, contract compliance and commercial risk management. Manage forecasting, revenue growth and margin performance across multi-site operations. Champion a culture of accountability, transparency and customer-first thinking across the organisation. Develop and strengthen the commercial function and future leadership capability. If this opportunity aligns with your experience and you are motivated by leading customer partnerships at executive level, please apply via Totaljobs with your updated CV Full company details will be shared with shortlisted candidates at early interview stage. JBRP1_UKTJ
Feb 23, 2026
Full time
Commercial Director Fresh People are recruiting for a Commercial Director on behalf of a well-established high growth Fresh Produce business in the South East. This is a senior leadership position with a clear and uncompromising focus on customer management, executive-level interface and strategic account ownership. The successful candidate will act as the principal lead across the organisations customer portfolio, holding full accountability for relationship management, commercial governance and performance delivery across the entire lifecycle. From contract negotiation and onboarding through to operational oversight, structured reviews, renewal and expansion, this role sits at the centre of customer engagement. You will operate as the senior conduit between customers and internal delivery teams, ensuring alignment, transparency and commercial rigour. The role requires strong visibility, credibility and presence at executive level, with the ability to influence both externally and internally. This opportunity offers the platform to shape commercial direction within a growing organisation that values partnership, accountability and long-term sustainable relationships. The Person 10+ years commercial experience, including at least five years at senior or director level within Fresh Produce, Food Manufacturing or a fast-paced service-led environment. Proven leadership of strategic customer accounts at executive level, with a strong track record of improving retention, satisfaction and sustainable revenue growth. Experienced in managing complex commercial agreements, pricing strategy, risk exposure and multi-site profitability. Commercially and financially astute, with budget ownership and revenue forecasting capability. Credible, influential and emotionally intelligent leader, able to balance growth with operational discipline in matrix environments. Resilient, accountable and solutions-focused with a collaborative leadership approach. Key Requirements Lead and execute the organisations commercial strategy with customer partnership at its core. Take full ownership of key strategic accounts, acting as the senior customer interface. Build and maintain executive-level relationships that drive long-term partnership and growth. Oversee the complete customer lifecycle including onboarding, contract governance, service performance, renewal and expansion. Align cross-functional teams (Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Customer Service) to deliver integrated, margin-protected solutions. Lead structured performance reviews and governance forums with customers. Drive service excellence through clear KPIs, performance reporting and continuous improvement. Identify opportunities for commercial optimisation, innovation and value creation. Oversee pricing strategy, contract compliance and commercial risk management. Manage forecasting, revenue growth and margin performance across multi-site operations. Champion a culture of accountability, transparency and customer-first thinking across the organisation. Develop and strengthen the commercial function and future leadership capability. If this opportunity aligns with your experience and you are motivated by leading customer partnerships at executive level, please apply via Totaljobs with your updated CV Full company details will be shared with shortlisted candidates at early interview stage. JBRP1_UKTJ
Company Description Spark Foundry make up part of a thriving global media network and are part of the Publicis Groupe, one of the world's leading communications groups. We are globally connected with over 8,000 employees in 110 offices across 70 countries. Who We Are in the UK? Spark Foundry, the Acceleration Agency. We help brands to identify, learn and respond to opportunities faster than the competition. Every client has an area of their business they need to accelerate, from short-term goals to long-term transformation. We've proven our approach during the most difficult year on record. Now we're using it to provide a launchpad for their future. Come be an accelerator with us. How we accelerate Planning: an approach that works in practice rather than theory, arming planners with the ability to create cutting edge campaigns Intelligence: a suite of tools that give definitive answers to big questions, and uncovers actionable insights about real people Trading: a model built on flexibility and trusted relationships, underpinned with bold guarantees Relationships: a culture of asking challenging questions to better understand the brief - we are not a 'yes' agency People: a strong history of recruiting talent from diverse backgrounds and accelerating their careers Our Commitment We are diverse though our experience, people and the clients we look after - and we celebrate that diversity. Our people hold us accountable to our beliefs and via regular surveys and our grass roots D&I team, The Collective, and internal next generation board, Firestarters, we hold regular events and work continually towards generating ideas, initiatives and educating our people to ensure we are a diverse and inclusive agency. As part of our dedication to create an inclusive and diverse workforce, Spark Foundry is committed to equal access to opportunity for people without regard to race, age, sex, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. Overview The Account Director is responsible for leading the delivery of the Spark OOH offering, across their assigned clients. You will also be a critical support to the Business Director in delivering the agency development plan, cultivating a high-performing team, and pioneering a market-leading Publicis Media OOH product. As the Account Director, you will lead the direct reports in the day-to-day delivery of 'best-in-class OOH solutions, which are integrated, data-driven, technology-enabled and innovative. You will be accountable for continually motivating the team and developing their capability; ensuring output is consistently high quality, efficient, accurate and profitable. You will be responsible for the effective deployment and evolution of the 'Planning Framework'. Your responsibility will also include ensuring all working processes are compliant with Operations ways of working and Sparks SLAs. Working with the centralised Trading team and PMX, you will ensure contractual (i.e., PRFs) and commercial (i.e., spend direction/APEX) objectives are met for your Clients. The Account Director creates and implements business development plans for assigned 'Key Clients'. These plans must be aligned to the Spark Agency Development plan KPIs; as set out by your Business Director. Your remit will also include the day-to-day mobilisation of your team centred on the Spark vision; inspiring the agency so that all organic growth and new business opportunities are capitalised on. Responsibilities Own delivery of revenue, billing targets and strategic KPIs across allocated OOH clients Lead new business activity including pricing, submissions, propositions, presentations and client transitions Develop and execute SMART Key Client growth plans in partnership with senior stakeholders Translate client business strategies into high-impact OOH planning, buying and activation solutions Drive best-in-class OOH planning and buying, ensuring SLA, PRF and ECOS compliance Lead cross-functional collaboration (trading, activation, data, innovation, automation) to maximise ROI Build transformational media owner partnerships and agile trading strategies to unlock incremental growth Oversee resource planning, team workloads and delivery quality across all client briefs Champion automation, data, dynamic and APEX opportunities to improve performance and efficiency Ensure commercial governance: forecasting, financial accuracy, audits, guarantees and reporting Proactively manage senior client, planner, investment and media owner relationships Provide clear performance reporting, insights and recommendations to Business Director and leadership Lead and develop high-performing teams through coaching, training, appraisals and capability building Promote OOH effectiveness internally and externally through case studies, events and thought leadership Drive continuous improvement by sharing best practice across Publicis Media and evolving the OOH offer Qualifications Excellent OOH knowledge and broad experience in planning and buying, including the application of all industry and internal planning and administration tools e.g. Purl, Route, Planner, and Touchpoints. High level of knowledge and experience in the broad marketing and advertising landscape as well as being an expert in OOH. Strong understanding of digital media concepts, propositions and Posterscope digital services. Excellent negotiation skills to convert client challenges into solutions which deliver against commercial objectives and campaign KPIs. Strong project management skills to handle a high volume of work and allocate resources and work types in the most efficient and effective way. Excellent understanding of the business priorities and strategy to appreciate the impact of any emerging trends and technology to identify any specific business development opportunities. Resilient and able to handle conflict in a pressurised environment with an energised and enthusiastic approach and a high level of tenacity. Demonstrates a strong collaborative approach to sharing ideas and business intelligence which supports the overall performance of the function and the business. Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence a broad range of senior external and internal stakeholders. Excellent relationship builder, who can pro-actively build and maintain agency and client contacts and become a trusted advisor. Capable of managing the day-to-day working interactions with agency planners, Central Trading Team, Media Owner partners and Clients. Strong commercial skills to identify specific opportunities to develop organic business, maintain high-spending clients and convert new advertisers to OOH. Capable of managing brief pipelines, anticipating challenges and providing potential solutions. Strategic thinker demonstrating strong skills in presenting innovative thinking and solutions to clients. Strong leadership skills to manage, motivate and coach, with the ability to inspire a diverse group of people. Additional Information Zenith UK has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Planswe also offer; WORK YOUR WORLDopportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year. REFLECTION DAYS- Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care. BENEFITS24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level.Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT.Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching. FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIESWe provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave. FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP&BIRTHDAY DAY OFFYou are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment. GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTSThis includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre. Full details of ourbenefits will be shared when you join us! Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week. We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process. Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Pagewhich showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG's (Employee Action Groups).
Feb 23, 2026
Full time
Company Description Spark Foundry make up part of a thriving global media network and are part of the Publicis Groupe, one of the world's leading communications groups. We are globally connected with over 8,000 employees in 110 offices across 70 countries. Who We Are in the UK? Spark Foundry, the Acceleration Agency. We help brands to identify, learn and respond to opportunities faster than the competition. Every client has an area of their business they need to accelerate, from short-term goals to long-term transformation. We've proven our approach during the most difficult year on record. Now we're using it to provide a launchpad for their future. Come be an accelerator with us. How we accelerate Planning: an approach that works in practice rather than theory, arming planners with the ability to create cutting edge campaigns Intelligence: a suite of tools that give definitive answers to big questions, and uncovers actionable insights about real people Trading: a model built on flexibility and trusted relationships, underpinned with bold guarantees Relationships: a culture of asking challenging questions to better understand the brief - we are not a 'yes' agency People: a strong history of recruiting talent from diverse backgrounds and accelerating their careers Our Commitment We are diverse though our experience, people and the clients we look after - and we celebrate that diversity. Our people hold us accountable to our beliefs and via regular surveys and our grass roots D&I team, The Collective, and internal next generation board, Firestarters, we hold regular events and work continually towards generating ideas, initiatives and educating our people to ensure we are a diverse and inclusive agency. As part of our dedication to create an inclusive and diverse workforce, Spark Foundry is committed to equal access to opportunity for people without regard to race, age, sex, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. Overview The Account Director is responsible for leading the delivery of the Spark OOH offering, across their assigned clients. You will also be a critical support to the Business Director in delivering the agency development plan, cultivating a high-performing team, and pioneering a market-leading Publicis Media OOH product. As the Account Director, you will lead the direct reports in the day-to-day delivery of 'best-in-class OOH solutions, which are integrated, data-driven, technology-enabled and innovative. You will be accountable for continually motivating the team and developing their capability; ensuring output is consistently high quality, efficient, accurate and profitable. You will be responsible for the effective deployment and evolution of the 'Planning Framework'. Your responsibility will also include ensuring all working processes are compliant with Operations ways of working and Sparks SLAs. Working with the centralised Trading team and PMX, you will ensure contractual (i.e., PRFs) and commercial (i.e., spend direction/APEX) objectives are met for your Clients. The Account Director creates and implements business development plans for assigned 'Key Clients'. These plans must be aligned to the Spark Agency Development plan KPIs; as set out by your Business Director. Your remit will also include the day-to-day mobilisation of your team centred on the Spark vision; inspiring the agency so that all organic growth and new business opportunities are capitalised on. Responsibilities Own delivery of revenue, billing targets and strategic KPIs across allocated OOH clients Lead new business activity including pricing, submissions, propositions, presentations and client transitions Develop and execute SMART Key Client growth plans in partnership with senior stakeholders Translate client business strategies into high-impact OOH planning, buying and activation solutions Drive best-in-class OOH planning and buying, ensuring SLA, PRF and ECOS compliance Lead cross-functional collaboration (trading, activation, data, innovation, automation) to maximise ROI Build transformational media owner partnerships and agile trading strategies to unlock incremental growth Oversee resource planning, team workloads and delivery quality across all client briefs Champion automation, data, dynamic and APEX opportunities to improve performance and efficiency Ensure commercial governance: forecasting, financial accuracy, audits, guarantees and reporting Proactively manage senior client, planner, investment and media owner relationships Provide clear performance reporting, insights and recommendations to Business Director and leadership Lead and develop high-performing teams through coaching, training, appraisals and capability building Promote OOH effectiveness internally and externally through case studies, events and thought leadership Drive continuous improvement by sharing best practice across Publicis Media and evolving the OOH offer Qualifications Excellent OOH knowledge and broad experience in planning and buying, including the application of all industry and internal planning and administration tools e.g. Purl, Route, Planner, and Touchpoints. High level of knowledge and experience in the broad marketing and advertising landscape as well as being an expert in OOH. Strong understanding of digital media concepts, propositions and Posterscope digital services. Excellent negotiation skills to convert client challenges into solutions which deliver against commercial objectives and campaign KPIs. Strong project management skills to handle a high volume of work and allocate resources and work types in the most efficient and effective way. Excellent understanding of the business priorities and strategy to appreciate the impact of any emerging trends and technology to identify any specific business development opportunities. Resilient and able to handle conflict in a pressurised environment with an energised and enthusiastic approach and a high level of tenacity. Demonstrates a strong collaborative approach to sharing ideas and business intelligence which supports the overall performance of the function and the business. Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence a broad range of senior external and internal stakeholders. Excellent relationship builder, who can pro-actively build and maintain agency and client contacts and become a trusted advisor. Capable of managing the day-to-day working interactions with agency planners, Central Trading Team, Media Owner partners and Clients. Strong commercial skills to identify specific opportunities to develop organic business, maintain high-spending clients and convert new advertisers to OOH. Capable of managing brief pipelines, anticipating challenges and providing potential solutions. Strategic thinker demonstrating strong skills in presenting innovative thinking and solutions to clients. Strong leadership skills to manage, motivate and coach, with the ability to inspire a diverse group of people. Additional Information Zenith UK has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Planswe also offer; WORK YOUR WORLDopportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year. REFLECTION DAYS- Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care. BENEFITS24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level.Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT.Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching. FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIESWe provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave. FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP&BIRTHDAY DAY OFFYou are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment. GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTSThis includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre. Full details of ourbenefits will be shared when you join us! Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week. We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process. Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Pagewhich showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG's (Employee Action Groups).
Position: Funeral Service Specialist Location: Goods Of Harrogate Funeral Directors, Harrogate. Job Type: Part-time, 19.32 Hours Per Week Salary: £12,929.71 per annum We're looking for an empathetic and well-organised individual to join our team at Goods Of Harrogate Funeral Directors as a Funeral Service Specialist. You'll be the first-person families speak to, offering reassurance and support while ensuring every detail is handled with care and professionalism. Based at our branch in Harrogate, you'll take pride in the day-to-day running of the branch, supporting families, ensuring high standards, and building trusted local relationships. To become the arranger of choice in your community, you'll also be trained to provide guidance on Funeral Plans and support with ceremonial duties when required. Why This Role Matters Being a Funeral Service Specialist means playing a central part in one of life's most significant moments. You're often the first person a grieving family turns to, and your presence can shape how they remember the most difficult of days. Your Impact and Responsibilities This role calls for empathy, confidence, and attention to detail. It's about guiding people through funeral arrangements with care, introducing them to the support we can offer, and ensuring every detail is taken care of. You will be a steady, professional hand when people need it most. As a Funeral Services Specialist (Level One), you will: Supporting families with empathy, professionalism, and attention to detail Arrange funerals that meet family wishes, cultural practices, and legal requirements - arranging funerals with clarity, compassion and precision, offering all relevant products Oversee day-to-day branch operations, including administration and presentation Liaise with suppliers such as ministers, celebrants, and florists Lead chapel visits, as required, supporting the families with their requests Take accountability for raising awareness of funeral plans and contributing to plan sales within the branch Represent the branch in the local community and contribute to outreach Train in Funeral Conducting to assist with ceremonial duties during peak times Uphold Dignity's standards of professionalism, care, and service Skills and Knowledge We're looking for someone with/is: Compassion, calmness, and empathy in emotionally sensitive situations Communication, organisation, and administrative skills - confident with legal paperwork Confident working independently, with branch-level responsibility Comfortable in settings where the deceased may be resting, including chapel visits Willingness to work flexibly (including weekends/on-call if needed) A Full UK Driving Licence (desirable, not essential) - Ability to travel to client homes and local branches is important Experience in customer service, care, or admin (beneficial - complete training is provided) What We Offer Professional development: A comprehensive induction plan and the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes to set you up for success or to pursue a qualification through our apprenticeship programme. Commission Potential: up to £2,000.00 OTE per annum Bonus Potential: Unlock the possibility of earning additional bonuses, rewarding your hard work and achievements. Life Assurance Cover: Enjoy peace of mind with our life assurance cover, securing your family's future. Health & Wellbeing Programme: Benefit from an employee assistance programme that supports your health and wellbeing. Holiday Allowance: Start with a generous leave entitlement of 30-33 days per year, inclusive of Bank Holidays. Pension Scheme: Plan for the future with our contributory pension scheme, helping you save for a secure retirement. What are the next steps? To join us in this role, hit the 'apply' button to submit your application, and a member of our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch! About Us We are Dignity, one of the UK's oldest and most trusted funeral providers, with over 200 years of history, 570 branches, and 46 crematoria across the country. From launching the UK's first funeral plan to helping shape modern regulation, we have led the way in supporting families with care, compassion, and professionalism. We are now building the UK's leading end-of-life company. As part of the Dignity Group, we also operate Farewill, the country's most prominent will writer and one of the UK's top probate providers, giving families support not just at the funeral, but before and after as well. Today, we are over 4,000 people across the UK, all driven by the same goal: to care for families with compassion and make the UK a world leader in end-of-life care. Here to help whenever you need us. FCA Statement The FCA regulates us so that some roles may be subject to background checks. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement We know that diverse teams make better decisions, build better products, and create a more inclusive and better place to work. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, and whatever your life looks like, we'd love to hear from you. And if there's anything you need to make the process more accessible, please let us know. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate, and no fees will be payable. We reserve the right, depending on the number of applications received, to close or extend the closing dates for positions. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application as early as possible. JBRP1_UKTJ
Feb 23, 2026
Full time
Position: Funeral Service Specialist Location: Goods Of Harrogate Funeral Directors, Harrogate. Job Type: Part-time, 19.32 Hours Per Week Salary: £12,929.71 per annum We're looking for an empathetic and well-organised individual to join our team at Goods Of Harrogate Funeral Directors as a Funeral Service Specialist. You'll be the first-person families speak to, offering reassurance and support while ensuring every detail is handled with care and professionalism. Based at our branch in Harrogate, you'll take pride in the day-to-day running of the branch, supporting families, ensuring high standards, and building trusted local relationships. To become the arranger of choice in your community, you'll also be trained to provide guidance on Funeral Plans and support with ceremonial duties when required. Why This Role Matters Being a Funeral Service Specialist means playing a central part in one of life's most significant moments. You're often the first person a grieving family turns to, and your presence can shape how they remember the most difficult of days. Your Impact and Responsibilities This role calls for empathy, confidence, and attention to detail. It's about guiding people through funeral arrangements with care, introducing them to the support we can offer, and ensuring every detail is taken care of. You will be a steady, professional hand when people need it most. As a Funeral Services Specialist (Level One), you will: Supporting families with empathy, professionalism, and attention to detail Arrange funerals that meet family wishes, cultural practices, and legal requirements - arranging funerals with clarity, compassion and precision, offering all relevant products Oversee day-to-day branch operations, including administration and presentation Liaise with suppliers such as ministers, celebrants, and florists Lead chapel visits, as required, supporting the families with their requests Take accountability for raising awareness of funeral plans and contributing to plan sales within the branch Represent the branch in the local community and contribute to outreach Train in Funeral Conducting to assist with ceremonial duties during peak times Uphold Dignity's standards of professionalism, care, and service Skills and Knowledge We're looking for someone with/is: Compassion, calmness, and empathy in emotionally sensitive situations Communication, organisation, and administrative skills - confident with legal paperwork Confident working independently, with branch-level responsibility Comfortable in settings where the deceased may be resting, including chapel visits Willingness to work flexibly (including weekends/on-call if needed) A Full UK Driving Licence (desirable, not essential) - Ability to travel to client homes and local branches is important Experience in customer service, care, or admin (beneficial - complete training is provided) What We Offer Professional development: A comprehensive induction plan and the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes to set you up for success or to pursue a qualification through our apprenticeship programme. Commission Potential: up to £2,000.00 OTE per annum Bonus Potential: Unlock the possibility of earning additional bonuses, rewarding your hard work and achievements. Life Assurance Cover: Enjoy peace of mind with our life assurance cover, securing your family's future. Health & Wellbeing Programme: Benefit from an employee assistance programme that supports your health and wellbeing. Holiday Allowance: Start with a generous leave entitlement of 30-33 days per year, inclusive of Bank Holidays. Pension Scheme: Plan for the future with our contributory pension scheme, helping you save for a secure retirement. What are the next steps? To join us in this role, hit the 'apply' button to submit your application, and a member of our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch! About Us We are Dignity, one of the UK's oldest and most trusted funeral providers, with over 200 years of history, 570 branches, and 46 crematoria across the country. From launching the UK's first funeral plan to helping shape modern regulation, we have led the way in supporting families with care, compassion, and professionalism. We are now building the UK's leading end-of-life company. As part of the Dignity Group, we also operate Farewill, the country's most prominent will writer and one of the UK's top probate providers, giving families support not just at the funeral, but before and after as well. Today, we are over 4,000 people across the UK, all driven by the same goal: to care for families with compassion and make the UK a world leader in end-of-life care. Here to help whenever you need us. FCA Statement The FCA regulates us so that some roles may be subject to background checks. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement We know that diverse teams make better decisions, build better products, and create a more inclusive and better place to work. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, and whatever your life looks like, we'd love to hear from you. And if there's anything you need to make the process more accessible, please let us know. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate, and no fees will be payable. We reserve the right, depending on the number of applications received, to close or extend the closing dates for positions. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application as early as possible. JBRP1_UKTJ
