Umbraco Developer Are you a passionate Software Developer who loves building beautiful, performant web experiences in Umbraco? If so, this is your chance to join a fast-growing digital team at a UK powerhouse known for innovation, stability, and exceptional culture. About the company / team If you love technology- you'll fit right in! Their HQ is host to a fast-growing Technology & IT team driving digital projects like a new customer app and modern web platforms-plus hands-on roles across engineering, delivery, and ERP. Expect agile squads, modern tooling, and career opportunities from leadership to digital delivery-all within a culture that backs ideas and invests in your growth The IT / Tech team has an excellent gender balance, which contributes to varied perspectives and a more inclusive working atmosphere Why is this role available? Thanks to major growth within the Software Development function, driven by ongoing investment in technology and digital capability. With a 30% increase in headcount over the last 12 months-and plans to repeat that scale of growth again this year-you'll be joining at an exciting moment where momentum, investment, and ambition are all rising fast. The day to day of the role You'll play a part in shaping future-ready digital solutions used by millions of customers. This will include brand-new greenfield projects, building modern internal systems designed to remove reliance on third-party platforms and give the business greater control, agility, and innovation. It's the perfect environment for developers who want ownership, impact and the freedom to build solutions from the ground up. Technology you'll be using and need experience in Front-end technology including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+) Umbraco CMS (or any similar such as Sitecore or Optimizely) This role focuses on building secure, scalable, high-performance web applications using C#, ASP.NET (MVC/Core), Razor You'll work with RESTful APIs, JSON, Azure-hosted solutions, and use CI/CD pipelines and source control as part of modern delivery. The role also involves contributing to code quality, accessibility, and continuous improvement within an Agile/Scrum environment. Benefits Package Up to £50,000 salary 25 days holiday + bank holidays Holiday buy and sell options Private medical insurance Company pension scheme + more! How they work This is an on-site role in Sunderland Core hours 10am - 3pm Growth & learning L&D budget + learning day, conference tickets, meet ups & internal talks. Clear progression framework, mentorship and tech leadership opportunities. Hiring process 1st stage - 30-45 min intro over teams with the Software Development Manager 2nd and Final stage -1 hour in person conversation where you'll meet the Software Development Manager and CTO Decision within 3 business days Equal opportunity employer. They value diverse perspectives and offer adjustments throughout the process. Apply Apply to the advert or drop me a message on LinkedIn at "Jessica Blackburn" for a confidential chat and to find out about any other Software Development opportunities available.
Mar 26, 2026
Full time
Umbraco Developer Are you a passionate Software Developer who loves building beautiful, performant web experiences in Umbraco? If so, this is your chance to join a fast-growing digital team at a UK powerhouse known for innovation, stability, and exceptional culture. About the company / team If you love technology- you'll fit right in! Their HQ is host to a fast-growing Technology & IT team driving digital projects like a new customer app and modern web platforms-plus hands-on roles across engineering, delivery, and ERP. Expect agile squads, modern tooling, and career opportunities from leadership to digital delivery-all within a culture that backs ideas and invests in your growth The IT / Tech team has an excellent gender balance, which contributes to varied perspectives and a more inclusive working atmosphere Why is this role available? Thanks to major growth within the Software Development function, driven by ongoing investment in technology and digital capability. With a 30% increase in headcount over the last 12 months-and plans to repeat that scale of growth again this year-you'll be joining at an exciting moment where momentum, investment, and ambition are all rising fast. The day to day of the role You'll play a part in shaping future-ready digital solutions used by millions of customers. This will include brand-new greenfield projects, building modern internal systems designed to remove reliance on third-party platforms and give the business greater control, agility, and innovation. It's the perfect environment for developers who want ownership, impact and the freedom to build solutions from the ground up. Technology you'll be using and need experience in Front-end technology including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+) Umbraco CMS (or any similar such as Sitecore or Optimizely) This role focuses on building secure, scalable, high-performance web applications using C#, ASP.NET (MVC/Core), Razor You'll work with RESTful APIs, JSON, Azure-hosted solutions, and use CI/CD pipelines and source control as part of modern delivery. The role also involves contributing to code quality, accessibility, and continuous improvement within an Agile/Scrum environment. Benefits Package Up to £50,000 salary 25 days holiday + bank holidays Holiday buy and sell options Private medical insurance Company pension scheme + more! How they work This is an on-site role in Sunderland Core hours 10am - 3pm Growth & learning L&D budget + learning day, conference tickets, meet ups & internal talks. Clear progression framework, mentorship and tech leadership opportunities. Hiring process 1st stage - 30-45 min intro over teams with the Software Development Manager 2nd and Final stage -1 hour in person conversation where you'll meet the Software Development Manager and CTO Decision within 3 business days Equal opportunity employer. They value diverse perspectives and offer adjustments throughout the process. Apply Apply to the advert or drop me a message on LinkedIn at "Jessica Blackburn" for a confidential chat and to find out about any other Software Development opportunities available.
Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council
Cardiff, South Glamorgan
Cardiff is one of the greenest cities in the United Kingdom and the Council recognises that the parks and open spaces play a significant role in the general well-being of the citizens of the city. We currently have twenty one parks and open spaces holding Green Flag status and historically have been successful in achieving gold medals in Britain in Bloom and Entente Florale, as well as attaining awards at RHS shows at Cardiff, Tatton and Chelsea. The service has also won an employer's award from the Association of Public Service Excellence for the Parks traineeship scheme, the most recent being in 2022 when one of our trainees won APSE Apprentice of the Year. About the job We have an exciting opportunity within the Parks Services for a 3 year traineeship incorporating a fully funded day release to college allowing you to gain recognised qualifications in the relevant discipline. You will be fully supported throughout your traineeship by an appointed mentor who will be on hand every step of the way. Throughout the traineeship you will work alongside and be supported by some of the very best teams, gaining the knowledge and experience to develop yourself into the next possible APSE Apprentice of the year. You will also receive in house training on various tools, machinery, and attend corporate training courses. What We Are Looking For From You You will be working in Cardiff's beautiful parks and open spaces, learning skills through an in-house programme of practical training. It will be supplemented by study towards a professional qualification in Amenity Horticulture and related operations, such as: Designing and planting seasonal floral displays Maintaining and creating permanent displays and shrub beds Providing high quality sports pitch provision Grassland management All this enhances the city's proud horticultural heritage and contributes to the upkeep of our fragile environment and ecosystems. This Trainee scheme is an ideal way for the right candidates to gain quality experience in a wide range of outdoor operations, and to develop a career in Horticulture and Open Space Management. This post is temporary until February 2029. Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Director/ Assistant Director/ Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools based staff the Headteacher / Governing Body. We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own. We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications. Please note the Council does not accept CV's. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on ourwebsite : Important information you need read in order to complete your application: - Job Category Apprentice / Trainee Department Economic Development Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Temporary
Mar 25, 2026
Full time
Cardiff is one of the greenest cities in the United Kingdom and the Council recognises that the parks and open spaces play a significant role in the general well-being of the citizens of the city. We currently have twenty one parks and open spaces holding Green Flag status and historically have been successful in achieving gold medals in Britain in Bloom and Entente Florale, as well as attaining awards at RHS shows at Cardiff, Tatton and Chelsea. The service has also won an employer's award from the Association of Public Service Excellence for the Parks traineeship scheme, the most recent being in 2022 when one of our trainees won APSE Apprentice of the Year. About the job We have an exciting opportunity within the Parks Services for a 3 year traineeship incorporating a fully funded day release to college allowing you to gain recognised qualifications in the relevant discipline. You will be fully supported throughout your traineeship by an appointed mentor who will be on hand every step of the way. Throughout the traineeship you will work alongside and be supported by some of the very best teams, gaining the knowledge and experience to develop yourself into the next possible APSE Apprentice of the year. You will also receive in house training on various tools, machinery, and attend corporate training courses. What We Are Looking For From You You will be working in Cardiff's beautiful parks and open spaces, learning skills through an in-house programme of practical training. It will be supplemented by study towards a professional qualification in Amenity Horticulture and related operations, such as: Designing and planting seasonal floral displays Maintaining and creating permanent displays and shrub beds Providing high quality sports pitch provision Grassland management All this enhances the city's proud horticultural heritage and contributes to the upkeep of our fragile environment and ecosystems. This Trainee scheme is an ideal way for the right candidates to gain quality experience in a wide range of outdoor operations, and to develop a career in Horticulture and Open Space Management. This post is temporary until February 2029. Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Director/ Assistant Director/ Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools based staff the Headteacher / Governing Body. We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own. We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications. Please note the Council does not accept CV's. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on ourwebsite : Important information you need read in order to complete your application: - Job Category Apprentice / Trainee Department Economic Development Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Temporary
Who We Are BCG Expand is a specialist firm providing unique data-driven business intelligence as a trusted advisor to senior executives across the world's leading financial services firms to help them to operate more effectively. Expand's activities are focused on data benchmarking in technology, operations, FinTech and market data, with expertise around strategic cost and human resourcing benchmarking in wholesale finance. Founded in 2001 as an independent research boutique, Expand is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Boston Consulting Group, headquartered in London and with offices in Singapore and New York. At Expand we're proud of our friendly, inclusive and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients' needs and maintain our professional, supportive and entrepreneurial working culture that we all enjoy. What You'll Do We're looking for a highly skilled Principal Engineer with a passion for data, cloud technologies, and building robust, scalable solutions - who also brings strategic product thinking and cross-functional leadership . In this role, you'll not only lead the design and implementation of the data infrastructure that powers advanced analytics and data science across our platforms, but also contribute to the strategic direction, roadmap, and execution of data products in collaboration with senior stakeholders. Architect & Build Scalable Data Solutions Collaborate closely with senior product stakeholders to understand data needs and architect end-to-end ingestion pipelines Design and build robust ETL/ELT processes and data architectures using modern tools and techniques Lead database design, data modelling, and integration strategies to support analytics at scale Drive Data Integration & Management Design and implement secure, scalable, and efficient data ingestion frameworks across structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data Partner with product owners and engineers to develop data exchange protocols, ensuring best practices in data governance and security Create and manage hybrid cloud data environments and support data pipelines for big data platforms Product Strategy & Execution Contribute to the strategy and vision for our data products, helping to define and evolve product roadmaps from launch through scale Oversee day-to-day execution of product initiatives across cross-functional teams Lead by example to help foster a high-performing, collaborative, and agile culture Proactively identify and mitigate business, operational, and governance risks Provide clear, data-driven updates on product performance and technical milestones to stakeholders Collaborate Across Disciplines Work together with data scientists to understand analytical needs and curate high-quality data sets Map data fields to business hypotheses, wrangle data, and ensure datasets are model-ready Contribute to a cross-functional engineering culture with a focus on quality, automation, and continuous improvement Ensure Secure & Compliant Practices Apply strong knowledge of information security principles to ensure compliant handling of sensitive client data Build and deploy solutions with security, maintainability, and scalability top of mind What You'll Bring An ideal candidate will have: Proven experience in a hands-on technical role delivering impact through data engineering, software development, or analytics Demonstrated success in launching and scaling technical products or platforms Strong programming skills in at least two of the following: Python, SQL, Java Commercial experience in client-facing projects is a plus, especially within multi-disciplinary teams Deep knowledge of database technologies: Distributed systems (e.g., Spark, Hadoop, EMR) RDBMS (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, Neo4j) Solid understanding of software engineering best practices - code reviews, testing frameworks, CI/CD, and code maintainability Experience deploying applications into production environments, including packaging, monitoring, and release management Ability to extract insights from complex and disparate data sets and communicate clearly with stakeholders Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Familiarity with traditional ETL tools (e.g., Informatica, Talend, Pentaho, DataStage) and data warehousing concepts Strong understanding of data security, compliance , and governance best practices Experience leading or influencing cross-functional teams in a product or platform environment Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Additional info At Expand we're proud of our inclusive, diverse and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients' needs and create a welcoming culture for us all to enjoy. Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. If you're a quick learner, conscientious and friendly, you might be just the person we're looking for. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Mar 25, 2026
Full time
Who We Are BCG Expand is a specialist firm providing unique data-driven business intelligence as a trusted advisor to senior executives across the world's leading financial services firms to help them to operate more effectively. Expand's activities are focused on data benchmarking in technology, operations, FinTech and market data, with expertise around strategic cost and human resourcing benchmarking in wholesale finance. Founded in 2001 as an independent research boutique, Expand is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Boston Consulting Group, headquartered in London and with offices in Singapore and New York. At Expand we're proud of our friendly, inclusive and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients' needs and maintain our professional, supportive and entrepreneurial working culture that we all enjoy. What You'll Do We're looking for a highly skilled Principal Engineer with a passion for data, cloud technologies, and building robust, scalable solutions - who also brings strategic product thinking and cross-functional leadership . In this role, you'll not only lead the design and implementation of the data infrastructure that powers advanced analytics and data science across our platforms, but also contribute to the strategic direction, roadmap, and execution of data products in collaboration with senior stakeholders. Architect & Build Scalable Data Solutions Collaborate closely with senior product stakeholders to understand data needs and architect end-to-end ingestion pipelines Design and build robust ETL/ELT processes and data architectures using modern tools and techniques Lead database design, data modelling, and integration strategies to support analytics at scale Drive Data Integration & Management Design and implement secure, scalable, and efficient data ingestion frameworks across structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data Partner with product owners and engineers to develop data exchange protocols, ensuring best practices in data governance and security Create and manage hybrid cloud data environments and support data pipelines for big data platforms Product Strategy & Execution Contribute to the strategy and vision for our data products, helping to define and evolve product roadmaps from launch through scale Oversee day-to-day execution of product initiatives across cross-functional teams Lead by example to help foster a high-performing, collaborative, and agile culture Proactively identify and mitigate business, operational, and governance risks Provide clear, data-driven updates on product performance and technical milestones to stakeholders Collaborate Across Disciplines Work together with data scientists to understand analytical needs and curate high-quality data sets Map data fields to business hypotheses, wrangle data, and ensure datasets are model-ready Contribute to a cross-functional engineering culture with a focus on quality, automation, and continuous improvement Ensure Secure & Compliant Practices Apply strong knowledge of information security principles to ensure compliant handling of sensitive client data Build and deploy solutions with security, maintainability, and scalability top of mind What You'll Bring An ideal candidate will have: Proven experience in a hands-on technical role delivering impact through data engineering, software development, or analytics Demonstrated success in launching and scaling technical products or platforms Strong programming skills in at least two of the following: Python, SQL, Java Commercial experience in client-facing projects is a plus, especially within multi-disciplinary teams Deep knowledge of database technologies: Distributed systems (e.g., Spark, Hadoop, EMR) RDBMS (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, Neo4j) Solid understanding of software engineering best practices - code reviews, testing frameworks, CI/CD, and code maintainability Experience deploying applications into production environments, including packaging, monitoring, and release management Ability to extract insights from complex and disparate data sets and communicate clearly with stakeholders Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Familiarity with traditional ETL tools (e.g., Informatica, Talend, Pentaho, DataStage) and data warehousing concepts Strong understanding of data security, compliance , and governance best practices Experience leading or influencing cross-functional teams in a product or platform environment Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Additional info At Expand we're proud of our inclusive, diverse and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients' needs and create a welcoming culture for us all to enjoy. Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. If you're a quick learner, conscientious and friendly, you might be just the person we're looking for. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
RCOG - Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
RCOG Events is undergoing an exciting period of transformational change. We are bringing our flagship World Congress in-house and have recently established a new Events Board to shape the strategic direction of our courses, workshops, meetings, and congress portfolio, aligned to our new five-year corporate strategy. To support this transformation and growth, we are seeking a Conference Administrator to provide high-quality operational and administrative support across our meetings and conferences portfolio, including the World Congress and other flagship events. This is a pivotal role, ensuring events run smoothly, delegates and faculty are supported, and RCOG s standards of excellence and professionalism are upheld. You will combine organisational expertise with strong communication skills, supporting end-to-end event administration, coordinating faculty and delegates, and maintaining accurate records across registration systems and digital platforms. Working closely with the Head of Conferences and Meetings, internal teams, and external partners, you will help ensure events are delivered efficiently, consistently, and with exceptional customer service. Collaborating with colleagues across Marketing, Corporate Development, and Finance, you will act as a key operational contact for all aspects of event delivery, helping to maintain quality, engagement, and smooth operations while supporting RCOG s mission to improve healthcare for women and girls worldwide. Responsibilities: Provide administrative and operational support for conferences and meetings, including venue coordination, delegate and faculty management, and event materials. Use registration systems, CRM platforms, and digital tools to ensure accurate records and smooth event delivery. Act as a first point of contact for delegates, faculty, and stakeholders, ensuring high-quality customer service and communication. Support financial processes, post-event reporting, and continuous improvement through debriefs and feedback analysis. Collaborate across the Events Team and wider College departments to ensure efficient, joined-up delivery and operational continuity. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate events professional, whether you have prior experience or are a recent graduate, to contribute to transformational change, support the delivery of large-scale events, and help shape the growth of a globally recognised programme. For the full list of key responsibilities, please check the recruitment pack. About you We are looking for a highly organised, proactive, and adaptable individual to support the delivery of large-scale conferences, meetings, and events, including the flagship World Congress. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, customer-focused, and able to work collaboratively across teams and with external stakeholders to ensure seamless event delivery. Requirements: Experience or passionate about providing administrative or operational support for events, conferences, or large-scale meetings, either in-person, virtual, or hybrid. Strong organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional and proactive approach to delegates, faculty, and colleagues. Competence with digital platforms and event management systems (e.g., registration, CRM, virtual event platforms) and a willingness to learn new systems. A customer-focused mindset, delivering high standards of service and anticipating the needs of delegates, faculty, and stakeholders. Ability to work flexibly, manage unexpected challenges, and contribute positively to a busy, dynamic team environment. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, including those with experience in events or recent graduates who are passionate about event operations, eager to learn, and motivated to contribute to the smooth delivery of high-quality conferences and meetings. If you are excited about joining RCOG Events at a pivotal moment of growth and transformation, supporting a globally recognised events portfolio, we would love to hear from you. Full training and support will be provided, but attention to detail, organisation, and a proactive, collaborative approach will be essential to succeed in this role. Our culture and benefits As a key member of the team, you will be located in our offices in London Bridge. We offer a friendly, values led working culture with an excellent benefits package that includes: Agile and flexible working environment and free lunch onsite 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and office closure from 25 December to 1 January 10% pension contribution after probation Enhanced wellbeing and family support Interest-free bike and season ticket loans after probation Tailored Learning and Development and study leave Affinity staff networks Life assurance and income protection schemes Lifestyle discounts For a full list of the benefits we offer, please visit our careers site. How to apply Click on Apply to be taken to our recruitment platform, Applied. Please visit our careers website to download the full Job pack. Applications close at 10.00am on Monday 30th March 2026 We encourage candidates to apply early and reserve the right to close the advert and appoint before the closing date. We believe that diverse teams will deliver the best outcomes for women's healthcare and we strive to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups, including those from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. To find out more, please see our Diversity Policy and Equal Opportunities Policy. If you require any adjustments to apply for this role or need the job advert in an alternative format, please contact us. We are happy to support with reasonable adjustments to accommodate individual needs throughout the recruitment process. Please note: We are only accepting applicants with a right to work in the UK; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa. About us The RCOG is a professional membership association dedicated to improving women s health care across the world. We do this by setting standards for clinical practice, providing doctors with training and lifelong learning, and working with partners to advocate for women s health and health care across their life course. We are a global leader in this specialist area, supporting 18,000 members in the UK and internationally. We are a values-led organisation placing high standards, innovation, openness, inclusiveness and trust at the centre of all we do.
Mar 25, 2026
Full time
RCOG Events is undergoing an exciting period of transformational change. We are bringing our flagship World Congress in-house and have recently established a new Events Board to shape the strategic direction of our courses, workshops, meetings, and congress portfolio, aligned to our new five-year corporate strategy. To support this transformation and growth, we are seeking a Conference Administrator to provide high-quality operational and administrative support across our meetings and conferences portfolio, including the World Congress and other flagship events. This is a pivotal role, ensuring events run smoothly, delegates and faculty are supported, and RCOG s standards of excellence and professionalism are upheld. You will combine organisational expertise with strong communication skills, supporting end-to-end event administration, coordinating faculty and delegates, and maintaining accurate records across registration systems and digital platforms. Working closely with the Head of Conferences and Meetings, internal teams, and external partners, you will help ensure events are delivered efficiently, consistently, and with exceptional customer service. Collaborating with colleagues across Marketing, Corporate Development, and Finance, you will act as a key operational contact for all aspects of event delivery, helping to maintain quality, engagement, and smooth operations while supporting RCOG s mission to improve healthcare for women and girls worldwide. Responsibilities: Provide administrative and operational support for conferences and meetings, including venue coordination, delegate and faculty management, and event materials. Use registration systems, CRM platforms, and digital tools to ensure accurate records and smooth event delivery. Act as a first point of contact for delegates, faculty, and stakeholders, ensuring high-quality customer service and communication. Support financial processes, post-event reporting, and continuous improvement through debriefs and feedback analysis. Collaborate across the Events Team and wider College departments to ensure efficient, joined-up delivery and operational continuity. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate events professional, whether you have prior experience or are a recent graduate, to contribute to transformational change, support the delivery of large-scale events, and help shape the growth of a globally recognised programme. For the full list of key responsibilities, please check the recruitment pack. About you We are looking for a highly organised, proactive, and adaptable individual to support the delivery of large-scale conferences, meetings, and events, including the flagship World Congress. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, customer-focused, and able to work collaboratively across teams and with external stakeholders to ensure seamless event delivery. Requirements: Experience or passionate about providing administrative or operational support for events, conferences, or large-scale meetings, either in-person, virtual, or hybrid. Strong organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional and proactive approach to delegates, faculty, and colleagues. Competence with digital platforms and event management systems (e.g., registration, CRM, virtual event platforms) and a willingness to learn new systems. A customer-focused mindset, delivering high standards of service and anticipating the needs of delegates, faculty, and stakeholders. Ability to work flexibly, manage unexpected challenges, and contribute positively to a busy, dynamic team environment. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, including those with experience in events or recent graduates who are passionate about event operations, eager to learn, and motivated to contribute to the smooth delivery of high-quality conferences and meetings. If you are excited about joining RCOG Events at a pivotal moment of growth and transformation, supporting a globally recognised events portfolio, we would love to hear from you. Full training and support will be provided, but attention to detail, organisation, and a proactive, collaborative approach will be essential to succeed in this role. Our culture and benefits As a key member of the team, you will be located in our offices in London Bridge. We offer a friendly, values led working culture with an excellent benefits package that includes: Agile and flexible working environment and free lunch onsite 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and office closure from 25 December to 1 January 10% pension contribution after probation Enhanced wellbeing and family support Interest-free bike and season ticket loans after probation Tailored Learning and Development and study leave Affinity staff networks Life assurance and income protection schemes Lifestyle discounts For a full list of the benefits we offer, please visit our careers site. How to apply Click on Apply to be taken to our recruitment platform, Applied. Please visit our careers website to download the full Job pack. Applications close at 10.00am on Monday 30th March 2026 We encourage candidates to apply early and reserve the right to close the advert and appoint before the closing date. We believe that diverse teams will deliver the best outcomes for women's healthcare and we strive to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups, including those from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. To find out more, please see our Diversity Policy and Equal Opportunities Policy. If you require any adjustments to apply for this role or need the job advert in an alternative format, please contact us. We are happy to support with reasonable adjustments to accommodate individual needs throughout the recruitment process. Please note: We are only accepting applicants with a right to work in the UK; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa. About us The RCOG is a professional membership association dedicated to improving women s health care across the world. We do this by setting standards for clinical practice, providing doctors with training and lifelong learning, and working with partners to advocate for women s health and health care across their life course. We are a global leader in this specialist area, supporting 18,000 members in the UK and internationally. We are a values-led organisation placing high standards, innovation, openness, inclusiveness and trust at the centre of all we do.
Head of Software Engineering My client, a forward-thinking financial company, is seeking a visionary Head of Software Engineering to lead and evolve their engineering function. This is a unique opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation making a genuine impact on people's lives through accessible and inclusive financial solutions. If you're a strategic and hands-on tech leader ready to drive innovation, challenge the status quo, and shape the future of digital platforms, this role could be your perfect fit. The Role: Head of Software Engineering As Head of Engineering, you'll take ownership of the engineering function-shaping the technical vision, leading high-performing teams, and ensuring the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-quality digital solutions. This role reports directly to the CEO and will see you working closely with the wider leadership team. Your input will be instrumental in transforming ideas into robust technology, driving performance, and fostering a culture of technical excellence. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy Lead and develop a talented team of engineers with a focus on growth, inclusion, and ownership. Define and deliver a forward-looking engineering roadmap aligned with business goals. Champion a culture of collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement. Technology Delivery Oversee the design and development of scalable and secure digital products. Implement best-in-class Agile, DevOps, and software delivery practices. Own the full software development lifecycle from planning to deployment. Collaboration & Communication Partner with Product, Operations, and Executive teams to align technical strategy with company vision. Translate business needs into innovative, practical engineering solutions. Governance & Risk Ensure compliance with regulatory, security, and operational standards. Proactively manage technical risks and drive architectural decisions. Innovation & Technical Excellence Stay ahead of emerging technologies and recommend tools or frameworks that improve efficiency and product quality. Uphold coding standards and promote engineering best practices. What We're Looking For We're looking for a dynamic and experienced engineering leader who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments. You'll bring: Proven leadership experience in software engineering teams (ideally within a regulated or financial context). A strong grasp of Agile methodologies, modern DevOps practices, and scalable architecture. Hands-on technical background with solid software development experience. Exceptional communication skills and the confidence to challenge senior stakeholders when needed. A passion for building inclusive, customer-focused technology solutions. Interested? Click Apply Now!
Mar 25, 2026
Full time
Head of Software Engineering My client, a forward-thinking financial company, is seeking a visionary Head of Software Engineering to lead and evolve their engineering function. This is a unique opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation making a genuine impact on people's lives through accessible and inclusive financial solutions. If you're a strategic and hands-on tech leader ready to drive innovation, challenge the status quo, and shape the future of digital platforms, this role could be your perfect fit. The Role: Head of Software Engineering As Head of Engineering, you'll take ownership of the engineering function-shaping the technical vision, leading high-performing teams, and ensuring the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-quality digital solutions. This role reports directly to the CEO and will see you working closely with the wider leadership team. Your input will be instrumental in transforming ideas into robust technology, driving performance, and fostering a culture of technical excellence. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy Lead and develop a talented team of engineers with a focus on growth, inclusion, and ownership. Define and deliver a forward-looking engineering roadmap aligned with business goals. Champion a culture of collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement. Technology Delivery Oversee the design and development of scalable and secure digital products. Implement best-in-class Agile, DevOps, and software delivery practices. Own the full software development lifecycle from planning to deployment. Collaboration & Communication Partner with Product, Operations, and Executive teams to align technical strategy with company vision. Translate business needs into innovative, practical engineering solutions. Governance & Risk Ensure compliance with regulatory, security, and operational standards. Proactively manage technical risks and drive architectural decisions. Innovation & Technical Excellence Stay ahead of emerging technologies and recommend tools or frameworks that improve efficiency and product quality. Uphold coding standards and promote engineering best practices. What We're Looking For We're looking for a dynamic and experienced engineering leader who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments. You'll bring: Proven leadership experience in software engineering teams (ideally within a regulated or financial context). A strong grasp of Agile methodologies, modern DevOps practices, and scalable architecture. Hands-on technical background with solid software development experience. Exceptional communication skills and the confidence to challenge senior stakeholders when needed. A passion for building inclusive, customer-focused technology solutions. Interested? Click Apply Now!
Creative Support is looking for an experienced Payroll Officer to join our payroll team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an agile payroll team in a national social care charity. We currently employ over 5,000 permanent and casual staff on multiple terms and conditions and operate five weekly and monthly payrolls. You will have every opportunity to utilise your skills and payroll experience and to work with our payroll systems team to improve efficiency. The ideal candidate will have prior payroll experience and be comfortable with confidential information, data protection, HMRC requirements and Auto-Enrolment legislation. You must be diligent and able to work efficiently within tight timescales. You will need to have fast keyboard and accurate data entry skills as well as good overall IT skills including use of word, excel, payroll and pension modules. A commitment to providing excellent customer care and to paying our brilliant staff accurately is essential. Your main responsibilities as a Payroll Officer will include: - Processing paperwork for starters, leavers and changes- Processing payroll each week/month to tight deadlines- Receiving and verifying timesheets, inputting and calculating gross pay- Processing of all statutory payments, alongside company payments where applicable- Inputting all third party and additional payments and deductions- Recording holidays in line with terms and conditions- Responding helpfully to customer queries Benefits of working with Creative Support: - Flexible working arrangements- High level of training and development through our Creative Academy- Pension with company contribution- Free life assurance- 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday- Inclusive and supportive work environment- Career development opportunities- Other benefits including Employee Assistance Programme We can offer full time (37.5 hours) or part-time hours, subject to a minimum of 30 hours worked over 4 or 5 days a week. The post is based in our friendly Head Office in Stockport. Our offices are readily accessible on public transport as we are based in in the centre of Stockport, close to the mainline train station and bus routes into Manchester. Vacancy Reference Number: 84361 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number. Creative Support's Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values-led training to help staff grow from entry-level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in, and eligible to work within, the UK.
Mar 25, 2026
Full time
Creative Support is looking for an experienced Payroll Officer to join our payroll team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an agile payroll team in a national social care charity. We currently employ over 5,000 permanent and casual staff on multiple terms and conditions and operate five weekly and monthly payrolls. You will have every opportunity to utilise your skills and payroll experience and to work with our payroll systems team to improve efficiency. The ideal candidate will have prior payroll experience and be comfortable with confidential information, data protection, HMRC requirements and Auto-Enrolment legislation. You must be diligent and able to work efficiently within tight timescales. You will need to have fast keyboard and accurate data entry skills as well as good overall IT skills including use of word, excel, payroll and pension modules. A commitment to providing excellent customer care and to paying our brilliant staff accurately is essential. Your main responsibilities as a Payroll Officer will include: - Processing paperwork for starters, leavers and changes- Processing payroll each week/month to tight deadlines- Receiving and verifying timesheets, inputting and calculating gross pay- Processing of all statutory payments, alongside company payments where applicable- Inputting all third party and additional payments and deductions- Recording holidays in line with terms and conditions- Responding helpfully to customer queries Benefits of working with Creative Support: - Flexible working arrangements- High level of training and development through our Creative Academy- Pension with company contribution- Free life assurance- 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday- Inclusive and supportive work environment- Career development opportunities- Other benefits including Employee Assistance Programme We can offer full time (37.5 hours) or part-time hours, subject to a minimum of 30 hours worked over 4 or 5 days a week. The post is based in our friendly Head Office in Stockport. Our offices are readily accessible on public transport as we are based in in the centre of Stockport, close to the mainline train station and bus routes into Manchester. Vacancy Reference Number: 84361 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number. Creative Support's Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values-led training to help staff grow from entry-level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in, and eligible to work within, the UK.
Release Manager - Active SC, AWS Up to £500 per day - Inside IR35 Remote / Must be UK based 6 months My client is an instantly recognisable consultancy who require a Release Manager with Active SC clearance for an end client within the public sector. Key Requirements: Proven commercial experience working as a Release Manager within the Public Sector. Active SC Clearance. Own and coordinate end-to-end release cycles for AWS-hosted Java/Spring Boot services, ensuring readiness, dependency management, quality checks and stakeholder communication. Oversee deployments through CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins or similar), managing environments, resolving issues, and supporting teams working with Dockerised microservices and SQL databases. Ensure governance, risk management and adherence to change-control processes, including validating test coverage and sign-off criteria ahead of releases. Drive continual improvement in release processes, collaborating with agile delivery teams and leveraging knowledge of tools like Swagger/OpenAPI, Gradle, Liquibase, Kafka, React and Typescript. Nice to have: Immediate availability Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Mar 25, 2026
Contractor
Release Manager - Active SC, AWS Up to £500 per day - Inside IR35 Remote / Must be UK based 6 months My client is an instantly recognisable consultancy who require a Release Manager with Active SC clearance for an end client within the public sector. Key Requirements: Proven commercial experience working as a Release Manager within the Public Sector. Active SC Clearance. Own and coordinate end-to-end release cycles for AWS-hosted Java/Spring Boot services, ensuring readiness, dependency management, quality checks and stakeholder communication. Oversee deployments through CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins or similar), managing environments, resolving issues, and supporting teams working with Dockerised microservices and SQL databases. Ensure governance, risk management and adherence to change-control processes, including validating test coverage and sign-off criteria ahead of releases. Drive continual improvement in release processes, collaborating with agile delivery teams and leveraging knowledge of tools like Swagger/OpenAPI, Gradle, Liquibase, Kafka, React and Typescript. Nice to have: Immediate availability Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Business Consultant Location: London / Hybrid - 3 days on-site About Finova Finova is the UK's largest financial services technology provider, supporting one in every five mortgages nationwide. Our agile, cloud-native solutions enable over 60 banks, building societies, specialist lenders, equity release providers and a network of 2,400+ brokers to stay ahead in a competitive market. Built on open architecture and backed by deep industry expertise, our platform is designed to scale. Each year, we process over £50 billion in loans, manage nearly £50 billion in savings, and support the digital servicing of more than 650,000 UK borrower accounts. Be part of a team that's driving innovation, enabling growth and shaping the future of UK lending. For Lenders Finova offers a flexible, modular technology suite designed to help lenders move faster, scale efficiently and deliver standout digital experiences. Financial Institutions use Finova to launch products faster, process applications up to 50% more efficiently and reduce operational costs - all while staying fully compliant in a fast-moving market. About the Role As a Business Consultant, you will help customers adopt Finova's lending and savings platforms, define and validate requirements, and guide them through successful implementation. You'll work closely with clients to understand their objectives, shape scope, and ensure our standard journeys and features are used effectively. The role blends analysis, client engagement, configuration, and delivery support, with opportunities to take ownership of workstreams as your expertise grows. What you'll be doing Leading or supporting requirement elicitation, validation sessions, and change analysis to ensure scope is clearly defined and controlled Understanding end to end product journeys and key features, advising clients on configuration, usage, and best practice adoption Delivering demos and presentations that explain product capabilities, answer client questions, and support informed decision making Defining user stories and acceptance criteria, and collaborating with delivery, product, and engineering teams to ensure feasibility and clarity Identifying scope changes, estimating analysis effort, raising change requests, and supporting clients through prioritisation and adoption About you Experienced in lending or savings operations, with practical understanding of how financial institutions run their journeys and processes A strong communicator who builds trusted client relationships, presents confidently, and can influence decisions when needed A proactive problem solver with good judgement, able to work independently while knowing when to elevate Knowledgeable about industry regulations, operating models, and how they apply to lending and savings journeys Able to understand Finova's product range, interpret different implementations, and explain complex concepts clearly and simply What We Offer: Hybrid working: At Finova, we believe the best outcomes come from working together - and having the flexibility to work in a way that suits both our people and our business. We operate a hybrid working model, with most teams spending around three days a week in the office and with our customers. This time together helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and solve complex challenges as a team. We also know that flexibility matters. Our approach is designed to support a healthy balance, combining in person collaboration with the freedom to work remotely where it makes sense. Holiday: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, bank holiday trading and holiday purchase options, the opportunity to work from anywhere in the world for up to 4 weeks per year. Looking After You: Life Assurance, Group Income Protection, Private Medical Insurance, a pension scheme via Salary Exchange, an Employee Assistance Programme, and access to a Virtual GP. Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, as well as paid time off for fertility treatments and pregnancy loss. Extra Perks: Cycle to Work Scheme, discounts on shops, restaurants, and gym memberships, free fresh fruit daily, and opportunities to join colleague networks and social groups. Giving Back: One paid volunteering day annually and the Give-As-You-Earn scheme to support your favourite charities. Equal Opportunity Statement We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you're passionate about this role but don't meet all the criteria, please reach out-we'd love to discuss how your skills and experiences align with our needs.
Mar 25, 2026
Full time
Business Consultant Location: London / Hybrid - 3 days on-site About Finova Finova is the UK's largest financial services technology provider, supporting one in every five mortgages nationwide. Our agile, cloud-native solutions enable over 60 banks, building societies, specialist lenders, equity release providers and a network of 2,400+ brokers to stay ahead in a competitive market. Built on open architecture and backed by deep industry expertise, our platform is designed to scale. Each year, we process over £50 billion in loans, manage nearly £50 billion in savings, and support the digital servicing of more than 650,000 UK borrower accounts. Be part of a team that's driving innovation, enabling growth and shaping the future of UK lending. For Lenders Finova offers a flexible, modular technology suite designed to help lenders move faster, scale efficiently and deliver standout digital experiences. Financial Institutions use Finova to launch products faster, process applications up to 50% more efficiently and reduce operational costs - all while staying fully compliant in a fast-moving market. About the Role As a Business Consultant, you will help customers adopt Finova's lending and savings platforms, define and validate requirements, and guide them through successful implementation. You'll work closely with clients to understand their objectives, shape scope, and ensure our standard journeys and features are used effectively. The role blends analysis, client engagement, configuration, and delivery support, with opportunities to take ownership of workstreams as your expertise grows. What you'll be doing Leading or supporting requirement elicitation, validation sessions, and change analysis to ensure scope is clearly defined and controlled Understanding end to end product journeys and key features, advising clients on configuration, usage, and best practice adoption Delivering demos and presentations that explain product capabilities, answer client questions, and support informed decision making Defining user stories and acceptance criteria, and collaborating with delivery, product, and engineering teams to ensure feasibility and clarity Identifying scope changes, estimating analysis effort, raising change requests, and supporting clients through prioritisation and adoption About you Experienced in lending or savings operations, with practical understanding of how financial institutions run their journeys and processes A strong communicator who builds trusted client relationships, presents confidently, and can influence decisions when needed A proactive problem solver with good judgement, able to work independently while knowing when to elevate Knowledgeable about industry regulations, operating models, and how they apply to lending and savings journeys Able to understand Finova's product range, interpret different implementations, and explain complex concepts clearly and simply What We Offer: Hybrid working: At Finova, we believe the best outcomes come from working together - and having the flexibility to work in a way that suits both our people and our business. We operate a hybrid working model, with most teams spending around three days a week in the office and with our customers. This time together helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and solve complex challenges as a team. We also know that flexibility matters. Our approach is designed to support a healthy balance, combining in person collaboration with the freedom to work remotely where it makes sense. Holiday: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, bank holiday trading and holiday purchase options, the opportunity to work from anywhere in the world for up to 4 weeks per year. Looking After You: Life Assurance, Group Income Protection, Private Medical Insurance, a pension scheme via Salary Exchange, an Employee Assistance Programme, and access to a Virtual GP. Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, as well as paid time off for fertility treatments and pregnancy loss. Extra Perks: Cycle to Work Scheme, discounts on shops, restaurants, and gym memberships, free fresh fruit daily, and opportunities to join colleague networks and social groups. Giving Back: One paid volunteering day annually and the Give-As-You-Earn scheme to support your favourite charities. Equal Opportunity Statement We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you're passionate about this role but don't meet all the criteria, please reach out-we'd love to discuss how your skills and experiences align with our needs.
Loyalty Proposition Manager - Strategy Consultant Loyalty Proposition Manager - Strategy Consultant The location of the role is Paddington, London (hybrid working). The duration of the contract is 12 months (starting 1st June 2026). The pay rate on offer is £750 - £900 per day (via Umbrella agency) - open to discussion. Role Summary As Loyalty Proposition Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and evolving our market-leading loyalty programme. You'll lead the development of future propositions - from defining the problem or concept through to delivery - working closely with teams across commercial, marketing, insights, product, and operations. Your responsibilities include monitoring industry and customer trends, managing stakeholder engagement, ensuring the successful delivery of new propositions and supporting the ongoing evolution of our loyalty strategy and roadmap. This role directly influences how customers are rewarded, recognised, and retained. You'll have the chance to shape propositions that set new standards in retail loyalty and ensure the business remains at the forefront of loyalty innovation. Key accountabilities and measures Lead Loyalty Proposition & Customer Experience Design Lead end-to-end proposition development - from problem definition and concept creation through to delivery. This includes customer research and testing, business case development, roadmap planning, and securing senior stakeholder sign-off. Drive cross-functional collaboration with loyalty teams (commercial, operations, marketing, analytics, product, and delivery) to ensure propositions reflect brand values, are robust, customer centric, and ready for implementation. Ensure flawless delivery by partnering with delivery teams to launch propositions on time, within scope, and meeting agreed success metrics. Influence and align stakeholders across the business, gathering input and building engagement to secure buy in for new initiatives. Measure success through impact - multiple new propositions launched, achievement of key performance metrics, and a clearly defined, ambitious, and deliverable loyalty roadmap. Champion Insights, Customer Understanding & Competitor Intelligence Integrate insights including qualitative and quantitative research, market benchmarking, and global loyalty best practice. Translate insights into clear strategic opportunities and recommendations. Stay ahead of trends by continuously monitoring global loyalty developments, industry shifts, and customer insights to inform strategic decisions. Support Commercial & Financial Impact Assessment Partner with Finance to develop business cases, model commercial outcomes, and assess customer value. Ensure all propositions are commercially viable, brand enhancing, and customer positive. Support Roadmap Development & Long-Term Strategy Shape the future roadmap working closely with the Proposition and Product teams, identifying opportunities that keep the our programme at the forefront of loyalty innovation and supporting clear prioritisation ensuring all investment decisions are customer led and commercially grounded. Work closely with Product, Engineering and Data Science to define customer first product requirements. Prioritise features and capabilities that enable long term loyalty growth. Champion agile, collaborative ways of working that accelerate delivery and foster innovation across multi functional teams. Champion the future vision of the loyalty programme and build alignment where required across Marketing, Food, FHB, Financial Services, Retail, Online, Product, Analytics and Tech. Key skills and experience Proven experience at Manager or Project Leader level in consultancy Proven experience in loyalty, customer growth or strategy roles within retail, consumer brands, or consulting. Demonstrated success in developing new propositions from concept to delivery. Curious and customer centric mindset, consistently seeking ways to enhance the customer experience. Commercially astute, with a deep understanding of customer value drivers and profitability levers and expertise in business case development Exceptional storytelling and communication skills, with strong senior stakeholder engagement experience Strong ability to collaborate across multi functional teams and confidently present to many different types of stakeholders. Strategic problem solver - comfortable with ambiguity, proactive and able to structure & prioritise time to manage complex challenge. Passionate about global loyalty trends, with a strong knowledge base and ability to translate insights into actionable strategies.
Mar 25, 2026
Full time
Loyalty Proposition Manager - Strategy Consultant Loyalty Proposition Manager - Strategy Consultant The location of the role is Paddington, London (hybrid working). The duration of the contract is 12 months (starting 1st June 2026). The pay rate on offer is £750 - £900 per day (via Umbrella agency) - open to discussion. Role Summary As Loyalty Proposition Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and evolving our market-leading loyalty programme. You'll lead the development of future propositions - from defining the problem or concept through to delivery - working closely with teams across commercial, marketing, insights, product, and operations. Your responsibilities include monitoring industry and customer trends, managing stakeholder engagement, ensuring the successful delivery of new propositions and supporting the ongoing evolution of our loyalty strategy and roadmap. This role directly influences how customers are rewarded, recognised, and retained. You'll have the chance to shape propositions that set new standards in retail loyalty and ensure the business remains at the forefront of loyalty innovation. Key accountabilities and measures Lead Loyalty Proposition & Customer Experience Design Lead end-to-end proposition development - from problem definition and concept creation through to delivery. This includes customer research and testing, business case development, roadmap planning, and securing senior stakeholder sign-off. Drive cross-functional collaboration with loyalty teams (commercial, operations, marketing, analytics, product, and delivery) to ensure propositions reflect brand values, are robust, customer centric, and ready for implementation. Ensure flawless delivery by partnering with delivery teams to launch propositions on time, within scope, and meeting agreed success metrics. Influence and align stakeholders across the business, gathering input and building engagement to secure buy in for new initiatives. Measure success through impact - multiple new propositions launched, achievement of key performance metrics, and a clearly defined, ambitious, and deliverable loyalty roadmap. Champion Insights, Customer Understanding & Competitor Intelligence Integrate insights including qualitative and quantitative research, market benchmarking, and global loyalty best practice. Translate insights into clear strategic opportunities and recommendations. Stay ahead of trends by continuously monitoring global loyalty developments, industry shifts, and customer insights to inform strategic decisions. Support Commercial & Financial Impact Assessment Partner with Finance to develop business cases, model commercial outcomes, and assess customer value. Ensure all propositions are commercially viable, brand enhancing, and customer positive. Support Roadmap Development & Long-Term Strategy Shape the future roadmap working closely with the Proposition and Product teams, identifying opportunities that keep the our programme at the forefront of loyalty innovation and supporting clear prioritisation ensuring all investment decisions are customer led and commercially grounded. Work closely with Product, Engineering and Data Science to define customer first product requirements. Prioritise features and capabilities that enable long term loyalty growth. Champion agile, collaborative ways of working that accelerate delivery and foster innovation across multi functional teams. Champion the future vision of the loyalty programme and build alignment where required across Marketing, Food, FHB, Financial Services, Retail, Online, Product, Analytics and Tech. Key skills and experience Proven experience at Manager or Project Leader level in consultancy Proven experience in loyalty, customer growth or strategy roles within retail, consumer brands, or consulting. Demonstrated success in developing new propositions from concept to delivery. Curious and customer centric mindset, consistently seeking ways to enhance the customer experience. Commercially astute, with a deep understanding of customer value drivers and profitability levers and expertise in business case development Exceptional storytelling and communication skills, with strong senior stakeholder engagement experience Strong ability to collaborate across multi functional teams and confidently present to many different types of stakeholders. Strategic problem solver - comfortable with ambiguity, proactive and able to structure & prioritise time to manage complex challenge. Passionate about global loyalty trends, with a strong knowledge base and ability to translate insights into actionable strategies.
About J.P. Morgan Payments Rapid digitization is transforming every aspect of our lives, with payments at the core of this evolution. From online marketplaces and streaming services to cross-border money transfers, nearly every digital activity relies on robust payment systems. As one of the industry's largest and most influential players, J.P. Morgan (NYSE: JPM) has a unique opportunity to shape the future of payments. Our Payments organization delivers cash management, liquidity, commercial card, FX, trade and escrow solutions to clients worldwide. Our team is motivated and forward-thinking, focused on delivering innovative payment services across today's most important platforms, including real time payments and distributed ledger technology. Job Summary Global Payments Controls is seeking an Executive Director to lead the Payments Controls Strategy and Transformation function. This high visibility role will be responsible for defining the strategic direction of the Payment Controls organization, socialising this with stakeholders and mobilising the organization to execute against this. In addition, the role will oversee a Controls Assessment function, driving proactive reviews of the risk and control estate to identify areas to enhance the Control Framework. You will possess outstanding communication skills, a strategic mindset, and a passion for execution and innovation. Job Responsibilities Define the strategic direction and priorities for the Payments Controls organization and communicate these effectively across the global team. Lead a project management office (PMO) to support programs across the Payments Controls organization globally. Drive delivery of initiatives efficiently and consistently, applying a strategic mindset to achieve results across teams and the wider organization. Structure and lead targeted deep deep assessments to surface risks, identify enhancements, and agree on remediation steps to strengthen the overall control framework. Advise and influence senior leaders on key business decisions and major change initiatives. Build and issue structured reporting to ensure stakeholder awareness of strategic priority delivery. Develop executive level materials for key meetings with Payments business and controls leadership. Assist in defining future operating models, as well as control and governance frameworks. Apply effective risk mitigation strategies and manage issue escalation. Champion continuous improvement and innovation; identify and implement change to drive risk reduction. Demonstrate flexibility, independence, and the ability to create strong partnerships across the organization. Required qualifications, capabilities and skills Ability to build and lead high performing teams across disperse locations. Extensive program management experience, ideally with a strategic mindset and financial services background. Proven experience leading strategy, operations, process improvement, and high profile strategic engagements. Demonstrated ability to solve complex business problems and drive projects from strategy to execution. Strong skills in conflict resolution, change management, influencing, project management, delegation, and coaching. Experience working with geographically distributed and culturally diverse teams. Ability to synthesize information and craft compelling narratives for senior management & skilled at distilling broad ranging information into key points & quickly establishes rapport with business heads and other leaders. End to end project management experience, including scoping, business case development, implementation, and change management. Exceptional analytical skills to understand diverse programs and complex end to end workflows. Effective change management and transformation experience; ability to influence teams and help them adapt to change. Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, stakeholder management, budget management, risk management, and operations.
Mar 25, 2026
Full time
About J.P. Morgan Payments Rapid digitization is transforming every aspect of our lives, with payments at the core of this evolution. From online marketplaces and streaming services to cross-border money transfers, nearly every digital activity relies on robust payment systems. As one of the industry's largest and most influential players, J.P. Morgan (NYSE: JPM) has a unique opportunity to shape the future of payments. Our Payments organization delivers cash management, liquidity, commercial card, FX, trade and escrow solutions to clients worldwide. Our team is motivated and forward-thinking, focused on delivering innovative payment services across today's most important platforms, including real time payments and distributed ledger technology. Job Summary Global Payments Controls is seeking an Executive Director to lead the Payments Controls Strategy and Transformation function. This high visibility role will be responsible for defining the strategic direction of the Payment Controls organization, socialising this with stakeholders and mobilising the organization to execute against this. In addition, the role will oversee a Controls Assessment function, driving proactive reviews of the risk and control estate to identify areas to enhance the Control Framework. You will possess outstanding communication skills, a strategic mindset, and a passion for execution and innovation. Job Responsibilities Define the strategic direction and priorities for the Payments Controls organization and communicate these effectively across the global team. Lead a project management office (PMO) to support programs across the Payments Controls organization globally. Drive delivery of initiatives efficiently and consistently, applying a strategic mindset to achieve results across teams and the wider organization. Structure and lead targeted deep deep assessments to surface risks, identify enhancements, and agree on remediation steps to strengthen the overall control framework. Advise and influence senior leaders on key business decisions and major change initiatives. Build and issue structured reporting to ensure stakeholder awareness of strategic priority delivery. Develop executive level materials for key meetings with Payments business and controls leadership. Assist in defining future operating models, as well as control and governance frameworks. Apply effective risk mitigation strategies and manage issue escalation. Champion continuous improvement and innovation; identify and implement change to drive risk reduction. Demonstrate flexibility, independence, and the ability to create strong partnerships across the organization. Required qualifications, capabilities and skills Ability to build and lead high performing teams across disperse locations. Extensive program management experience, ideally with a strategic mindset and financial services background. Proven experience leading strategy, operations, process improvement, and high profile strategic engagements. Demonstrated ability to solve complex business problems and drive projects from strategy to execution. Strong skills in conflict resolution, change management, influencing, project management, delegation, and coaching. Experience working with geographically distributed and culturally diverse teams. Ability to synthesize information and craft compelling narratives for senior management & skilled at distilling broad ranging information into key points & quickly establishes rapport with business heads and other leaders. End to end project management experience, including scoping, business case development, implementation, and change management. Exceptional analytical skills to understand diverse programs and complex end to end workflows. Effective change management and transformation experience; ability to influence teams and help them adapt to change. Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, stakeholder management, budget management, risk management, and operations.
About Us Perk (formerly TravelPerk) is the intelligent platform for travel and spend management. Built to tackle the time-consuming, manual work that gets in the way of real work, our tools automate everything from travel bookings to expenses, invoice processing, and more. By eliminating this shadow work that wastes hours, erodes morale, and saps innovation, we're on a mission to power real work, with real impact. We're trusted by more than 10,000 companies worldwide, including Wise, On Running, Breitling, and Fabletics, and we're tackling the 7 hours of lost productivity per employee each week, a $1.7 trillion problem. Founded in 2015, Perk has grown into a global company of more than 1,800 people across 12 offices globally, with headquarters in London and Boston. We combine innovation, control, and simplicity to transform how businesses work and how people feel at work. At Perk, we're driven by our values, like being an owner, delivering a 7-star experience, and working as one team. We value curiosity, purpose, and mindset, not just knowledge, to unlock the power in your potential. Our talent team brings together leading minds from the travel and SaaS industries, representing over 70 countries. If you're excited about having a real impact and shaping how millions of people experience work, we'd love you on the team. Visit to learn more. The Role The Director of Finance Transformation is responsible for leading and managing large-scale transformation initiatives within the finance and accounting organization. You will be responsible for developing and implementing innovative technology solutions that optimize our processes and systems. This role involves developing and implementing strategies to improve processes, enhance operational efficiency, and drive organizational change. As the Director of Finance Transformation, you will work closely with senior finance leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners to ensure the successful execution of transformation projects. What will you be doing? Collaborate with senior finance leadership to define transformation goals and objectives Lead and manage transformation projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget Conduct stakeholder interviews, working independently to fully understand current processes and identify opportunities for improvement, such as streamline, elimination, standardization, and automation Identify opportunities for improvement (Current State Assessment/Gap Analysis) and innovation across the finance organization Collaborate closely with IT, product management, engineering/data teams, and stakeholders to define future state system architecture and technical roadmaps Evaluate existing systems and propose enhancements to improve efficiency, scalability, and user experience Stay up-to-date on industry trends and advancements in finance technology, and make recommendations for potential implementation at Perk Maintain project cadence by delivering project plans, analysis, deliverables, trackers, and other key project documents, or by overseeing analysts or partnering with other key stakeholders in the delivery of these resources Develop and manage budgets for finance technology initiatives, ensuring cost-effectiveness and ROI Develop and implement change management strategies to ensure smooth adoption of new processes and technologies, whilst maintaining compliance with control requirements and ultimately SOX Design/facilitate training sessions (where necessary) to employees to understand, and adapt to process improvement changes Establish OKRs, key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the success of transformation initiatives What you will need to succeed? Demonstrated experience and previous success leading transformative organizational work. Proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders, manage competing agendas and priorities, and translate complex information across functions. Strong operational capability, with the ability to oversee the process to deliver projects, timelines and budgets, effective customer management skills. Highly collaborative, strong interpersonal skills and cross-functional team experience; ability to lead and influence. Demonstrate ability to shift between business-focused conversations with a financial leader to a technology-focused conversation with a technology team. Ability to deliver executive level updates and determine when to escalate to management and identify the right stakeholders for decision making. Critically analyze and assess the adequacy of internal controls and opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains. Ability to work globally and cross-functionally to lead change in a fast-paced environment. Well-developed sense of urgency and follow through. Affinity for a high-performance, project-oriented work environment Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills with a strong ability to clearly communicate via PowerPoint documents and present information to all levels of management. Willingness to challenge the status quo while driving with a sense of urgency Comfortable building and driving new frameworks and processes with cross-functional teams Ownership mentality, intellectual curiosity, and an ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment Experience working with Agile Project and Portfolio Management tools such as Jira a plus Strong passion for designing and implementing solutions using next-generation technology such as data analytics, machine learning, and generative AI Demonstrates Perk's values through work product and within day to day team interactions. Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or other business-related field of study preferred. Minimum of 10+ years of accounting operational and or related experience in managing the delivery of transformation programs with proven track record of success. What you will get in return - Our Benefits Receive competitive compensation and equity ownership in Perk Rest and recharge with 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays Take control of your physical health with private medical cover and voluntary dental insurance from Bupa, and discounted gym memberships with GymFlex Plan for your future with our qualifying earnings company pension plan with Aviva Know that your loved ones are protected financially through your Life Insurance if the worst were to happen Rest assured that you're covered by income protection in case you experience a long-term sickness or absence Leverage tax-efficient cycle and electric car schemes with Cycle2Work & Octopus Join our unforgettable Perk events, including our spectacular annual summer party Always feel supported with Spring Health, our market-leading wellbeing partner, providing fast, comprehensive access to 12x therapy and 12x coaching sessions for you and your loved ones Focus on your family with 12-16 weeks' paid parental leave Contribute to your community with 16 paid hours per year to spend volunteering for your dearest charitable causes Broaden your horizons with up to 20 "Work from Anywhere" days per year Stay savvy with access to a wide variety of discounts and rewards Follow your passions and take a four-week, fully paid sabbatical once you reach 5 years Let us help you move to one of our hubs with relocation support How We Work At Perk, we take an IRL-first approach to work, where our team works together in-person 3 days a week. As such, this role requires you to be based within commuting distance of our hubs. We fundamentally believe in the value of meeting in real life to improve connectivity, productivity, creativity and ultimately making us a great place to work. For certain roles, we can help with relocation from anywhere in the world, English is the official language at the office. Please submit your resume in English if you choose to apply. Do not forget to submit an updated portfolio and/or resume. Perk is a global company with a diverse customer base, and we want to make sure the people behind our product reflect that. We're an equal opportunity employer, which means you're welcome at Perk regardless of how you look, where you're from, or anything else that makes you, well, you. Protect Yourself from Recruitment Scams All official communication from Perk will always come from email addresses ending in or our verified social media channels, or recruiters listed on our official LinkedIn page. We will never ask you to pay for equipment, training, or fees, request sensitive personal information such as bank details early in the process, or communicate through unofficial apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, or Signal. If you receive a message claiming to be from Perk that seems suspicious, please do not respond. Forward it to security at perk dot com, and we will confirm whether it is legitimate.
Mar 25, 2026
Full time
About Us Perk (formerly TravelPerk) is the intelligent platform for travel and spend management. Built to tackle the time-consuming, manual work that gets in the way of real work, our tools automate everything from travel bookings to expenses, invoice processing, and more. By eliminating this shadow work that wastes hours, erodes morale, and saps innovation, we're on a mission to power real work, with real impact. We're trusted by more than 10,000 companies worldwide, including Wise, On Running, Breitling, and Fabletics, and we're tackling the 7 hours of lost productivity per employee each week, a $1.7 trillion problem. Founded in 2015, Perk has grown into a global company of more than 1,800 people across 12 offices globally, with headquarters in London and Boston. We combine innovation, control, and simplicity to transform how businesses work and how people feel at work. At Perk, we're driven by our values, like being an owner, delivering a 7-star experience, and working as one team. We value curiosity, purpose, and mindset, not just knowledge, to unlock the power in your potential. Our talent team brings together leading minds from the travel and SaaS industries, representing over 70 countries. If you're excited about having a real impact and shaping how millions of people experience work, we'd love you on the team. Visit to learn more. The Role The Director of Finance Transformation is responsible for leading and managing large-scale transformation initiatives within the finance and accounting organization. You will be responsible for developing and implementing innovative technology solutions that optimize our processes and systems. This role involves developing and implementing strategies to improve processes, enhance operational efficiency, and drive organizational change. As the Director of Finance Transformation, you will work closely with senior finance leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners to ensure the successful execution of transformation projects. What will you be doing? Collaborate with senior finance leadership to define transformation goals and objectives Lead and manage transformation projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget Conduct stakeholder interviews, working independently to fully understand current processes and identify opportunities for improvement, such as streamline, elimination, standardization, and automation Identify opportunities for improvement (Current State Assessment/Gap Analysis) and innovation across the finance organization Collaborate closely with IT, product management, engineering/data teams, and stakeholders to define future state system architecture and technical roadmaps Evaluate existing systems and propose enhancements to improve efficiency, scalability, and user experience Stay up-to-date on industry trends and advancements in finance technology, and make recommendations for potential implementation at Perk Maintain project cadence by delivering project plans, analysis, deliverables, trackers, and other key project documents, or by overseeing analysts or partnering with other key stakeholders in the delivery of these resources Develop and manage budgets for finance technology initiatives, ensuring cost-effectiveness and ROI Develop and implement change management strategies to ensure smooth adoption of new processes and technologies, whilst maintaining compliance with control requirements and ultimately SOX Design/facilitate training sessions (where necessary) to employees to understand, and adapt to process improvement changes Establish OKRs, key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the success of transformation initiatives What you will need to succeed? Demonstrated experience and previous success leading transformative organizational work. Proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders, manage competing agendas and priorities, and translate complex information across functions. Strong operational capability, with the ability to oversee the process to deliver projects, timelines and budgets, effective customer management skills. Highly collaborative, strong interpersonal skills and cross-functional team experience; ability to lead and influence. Demonstrate ability to shift between business-focused conversations with a financial leader to a technology-focused conversation with a technology team. Ability to deliver executive level updates and determine when to escalate to management and identify the right stakeholders for decision making. Critically analyze and assess the adequacy of internal controls and opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains. Ability to work globally and cross-functionally to lead change in a fast-paced environment. Well-developed sense of urgency and follow through. Affinity for a high-performance, project-oriented work environment Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills with a strong ability to clearly communicate via PowerPoint documents and present information to all levels of management. Willingness to challenge the status quo while driving with a sense of urgency Comfortable building and driving new frameworks and processes with cross-functional teams Ownership mentality, intellectual curiosity, and an ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment Experience working with Agile Project and Portfolio Management tools such as Jira a plus Strong passion for designing and implementing solutions using next-generation technology such as data analytics, machine learning, and generative AI Demonstrates Perk's values through work product and within day to day team interactions. Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or other business-related field of study preferred. Minimum of 10+ years of accounting operational and or related experience in managing the delivery of transformation programs with proven track record of success. What you will get in return - Our Benefits Receive competitive compensation and equity ownership in Perk Rest and recharge with 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays Take control of your physical health with private medical cover and voluntary dental insurance from Bupa, and discounted gym memberships with GymFlex Plan for your future with our qualifying earnings company pension plan with Aviva Know that your loved ones are protected financially through your Life Insurance if the worst were to happen Rest assured that you're covered by income protection in case you experience a long-term sickness or absence Leverage tax-efficient cycle and electric car schemes with Cycle2Work & Octopus Join our unforgettable Perk events, including our spectacular annual summer party Always feel supported with Spring Health, our market-leading wellbeing partner, providing fast, comprehensive access to 12x therapy and 12x coaching sessions for you and your loved ones Focus on your family with 12-16 weeks' paid parental leave Contribute to your community with 16 paid hours per year to spend volunteering for your dearest charitable causes Broaden your horizons with up to 20 "Work from Anywhere" days per year Stay savvy with access to a wide variety of discounts and rewards Follow your passions and take a four-week, fully paid sabbatical once you reach 5 years Let us help you move to one of our hubs with relocation support How We Work At Perk, we take an IRL-first approach to work, where our team works together in-person 3 days a week. As such, this role requires you to be based within commuting distance of our hubs. We fundamentally believe in the value of meeting in real life to improve connectivity, productivity, creativity and ultimately making us a great place to work. For certain roles, we can help with relocation from anywhere in the world, English is the official language at the office. Please submit your resume in English if you choose to apply. Do not forget to submit an updated portfolio and/or resume. Perk is a global company with a diverse customer base, and we want to make sure the people behind our product reflect that. We're an equal opportunity employer, which means you're welcome at Perk regardless of how you look, where you're from, or anything else that makes you, well, you. Protect Yourself from Recruitment Scams All official communication from Perk will always come from email addresses ending in or our verified social media channels, or recruiters listed on our official LinkedIn page. We will never ask you to pay for equipment, training, or fees, request sensitive personal information such as bank details early in the process, or communicate through unofficial apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, or Signal. If you receive a message claiming to be from Perk that seems suspicious, please do not respond. Forward it to security at perk dot com, and we will confirm whether it is legitimate.
Who We Are BCG Expand is a specialist firm providing unique data-driven business intelligence as a trusted advisor to senior executives across the world's leading financial services firms to help them to operate more effectively. Expand's activities are focused on data benchmarking in technology, operations, FinTech and market data, with expertise around strategic cost and human resourcing benchmarking in wholesale finance. Founded in 2001 as an independent research boutique, Expand is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Boston Consulting Group, headquartered in London and with offices in Singapore and New York. At Expand we're proud of our friendly, inclusive and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients' needs and maintain our professional, supportive and entrepreneurial working culture that we all enjoy. What You'll Do We're looking for a highly skilled Principal Engineer with a passion for data, cloud technologies, and building robust, scalable solutions - who also brings strategic product thinking and cross-functional leadership . In this role, you'll not only lead the design and implementation of the data infrastructure that powers advanced analytics and data science across our platforms, but also contribute to the strategic direction, roadmap, and execution of data products in collaboration with senior stakeholders. Architect & Build Scalable Data Solutions Collaborate closely with senior product stakeholders to understand data needs and architect end-to-end ingestion pipelines Design and build robust ETL/ELT processes and data architectures using modern tools and techniques Lead database design, data modelling, and integration strategies to support analytics at scale Drive Data Integration & Management Design and implement secure, scalable, and efficient data ingestion frameworks across structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data Partner with product owners and engineers to develop data exchange protocols, ensuring best practices in data governance and security Create and manage hybrid cloud data environments and support data pipelines for big data platforms Product Strategy & Execution Contribute to the strategy and vision for our data products, helping to define and evolve product roadmaps from launch through scale Oversee day-to-day execution of product initiatives across cross-functional teams Lead by example to help foster a high-performing, collaborative, and agile culture Proactively identify and mitigate business, operational, and governance risks Provide clear, data-driven updates on product performance and technical milestones to stakeholders Collaborate Across Disciplines Work together with data scientists to understand analytical needs and curate high-quality data sets Map data fields to business hypotheses, wrangle data, and ensure datasets are model-ready Contribute to a cross-functional engineering culture with a focus on quality, automation, and continuous improvement Ensure Secure & Compliant Practices Apply strong knowledge of information security principles to ensure compliant handling of sensitive client data Build and deploy solutions with security, maintainability, and scalability top of mind What You'll Bring An ideal candidate will have: Proven experience in a hands-on technical role delivering impact through data engineering, software development, or analytics Demonstrated success in launching and scaling technical products or platforms Strong programming skills in at least two of the following: Python, SQL, Java Commercial experience in client-facing projects is a plus, especially within multi-disciplinary teams Deep knowledge of database technologies: Distributed systems (e.g., Spark, Hadoop, EMR) RDBMS (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, Neo4j) Solid understanding of software engineering best practices - code reviews, testing frameworks, CI/CD, and code maintainability Experience deploying applications into production environments, including packaging, monitoring, and release management Ability to extract insights from complex and disparate data sets and communicate clearly with stakeholders Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Familiarity with traditional ETL tools (e.g., Informatica, Talend, Pentaho, DataStage) and data warehousing concepts Strong understanding of data security, compliance , and governance best practices Experience leading or influencing cross-functional teams in a product or platform environment Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Additional info At Expand we're proud of our inclusive, diverse and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients' needs and create a welcoming culture for us all to enjoy. Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. If you're a quick learner, conscientious and friendly, you might be just the person we're looking for. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Mar 25, 2026
Full time
Who We Are BCG Expand is a specialist firm providing unique data-driven business intelligence as a trusted advisor to senior executives across the world's leading financial services firms to help them to operate more effectively. Expand's activities are focused on data benchmarking in technology, operations, FinTech and market data, with expertise around strategic cost and human resourcing benchmarking in wholesale finance. Founded in 2001 as an independent research boutique, Expand is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Boston Consulting Group, headquartered in London and with offices in Singapore and New York. At Expand we're proud of our friendly, inclusive and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients' needs and maintain our professional, supportive and entrepreneurial working culture that we all enjoy. What You'll Do We're looking for a highly skilled Principal Engineer with a passion for data, cloud technologies, and building robust, scalable solutions - who also brings strategic product thinking and cross-functional leadership . In this role, you'll not only lead the design and implementation of the data infrastructure that powers advanced analytics and data science across our platforms, but also contribute to the strategic direction, roadmap, and execution of data products in collaboration with senior stakeholders. Architect & Build Scalable Data Solutions Collaborate closely with senior product stakeholders to understand data needs and architect end-to-end ingestion pipelines Design and build robust ETL/ELT processes and data architectures using modern tools and techniques Lead database design, data modelling, and integration strategies to support analytics at scale Drive Data Integration & Management Design and implement secure, scalable, and efficient data ingestion frameworks across structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data Partner with product owners and engineers to develop data exchange protocols, ensuring best practices in data governance and security Create and manage hybrid cloud data environments and support data pipelines for big data platforms Product Strategy & Execution Contribute to the strategy and vision for our data products, helping to define and evolve product roadmaps from launch through scale Oversee day-to-day execution of product initiatives across cross-functional teams Lead by example to help foster a high-performing, collaborative, and agile culture Proactively identify and mitigate business, operational, and governance risks Provide clear, data-driven updates on product performance and technical milestones to stakeholders Collaborate Across Disciplines Work together with data scientists to understand analytical needs and curate high-quality data sets Map data fields to business hypotheses, wrangle data, and ensure datasets are model-ready Contribute to a cross-functional engineering culture with a focus on quality, automation, and continuous improvement Ensure Secure & Compliant Practices Apply strong knowledge of information security principles to ensure compliant handling of sensitive client data Build and deploy solutions with security, maintainability, and scalability top of mind What You'll Bring An ideal candidate will have: Proven experience in a hands-on technical role delivering impact through data engineering, software development, or analytics Demonstrated success in launching and scaling technical products or platforms Strong programming skills in at least two of the following: Python, SQL, Java Commercial experience in client-facing projects is a plus, especially within multi-disciplinary teams Deep knowledge of database technologies: Distributed systems (e.g., Spark, Hadoop, EMR) RDBMS (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, Neo4j) Solid understanding of software engineering best practices - code reviews, testing frameworks, CI/CD, and code maintainability Experience deploying applications into production environments, including packaging, monitoring, and release management Ability to extract insights from complex and disparate data sets and communicate clearly with stakeholders Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Familiarity with traditional ETL tools (e.g., Informatica, Talend, Pentaho, DataStage) and data warehousing concepts Strong understanding of data security, compliance , and governance best practices Experience leading or influencing cross-functional teams in a product or platform environment Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Additional info At Expand we're proud of our inclusive, diverse and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients' needs and create a welcoming culture for us all to enjoy. Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. If you're a quick learner, conscientious and friendly, you might be just the person we're looking for. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
About The Role Why choose us? BRUSH Group provides the energy solutions that help power our built world. From power transformers to switchgear and engineering solutions, for generations, the BRUSH brand has stood for engineering excellence. We are committed to supporting the global effort for industrial decarbonisation and sustainable development and have set ambitious objectives to achieve our target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. What's the role? Brush Power Solutions is currently recruiting for an experienced and authorised site manager to support with our 2026 Construction portfolio and future projects. As site manager, you will oversee and coordinate all on-site activities related to High Voltage (HV) electrical infrastructure projects. You will be responsible for ensuring that all HV construction works are executed safely, on schedule with programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role requires deep knowledge of high voltage systems (typically 11kV to 132kV), strong leadership skills, and strict adherence to industry safety and regulatory standards. Working Conditions - This is an onsite role, 40hrs per week Monday - Friday. We currently have various sites across Chippenham, Salisbury, Southampton, Netley Common, Chichester and Reading and so you should be comfortable with travelling as and when required. Company van will be provided. Key Responsibilities: Liaising with all stakeholders to manage all construction activities, including progressing of programmes, risk assessments and method statements. Holding Competent Person status (CP) administering the Electrical Safety Rules (ESR) and ensuring safety process are upheld onsite Liaising with all Client Operations Teams throughout the construction phase. Receiving, managing and issuing drawings for construction at site level, checking construction meets the requirements of design. Working with the team members to ensure delivery on site is done safely, efficiently and is compliant. Monitor site progress, manage schedules, and mitigate any potential risks or delays. Managing sub-contractor onsite activities. Managing internal direct reports for Construction team. Providing input into design reviews as and when required. Plan in advance, provision of all documentation, resources, tools, materials, consumables H&S equipment and transport, to ensure safe and efficient construction. Demonstrate this planning by providing a 1-week and 4-week lookahead. Managing and co-ordinating site Acceptance Testing as required. Managing the delivery of all 'As-Built' documentation throughout the onsite construction & commissioning phases. Conduct weekly project site reports and updates Completing site audits and inspections when required, ensuring the highest standard of quality is maintained What we're looking for: City and Guilds in Electrical engineering or a related field or relevant knowledge and experience in a similar role SMSTS qualified Previous DNO authorisation to take and receive permits - CAT1 through to CAT3 Proven supervisory experience within a CDM environment Extensive experience of working in a Live Open Busbar compound Indirectly leading and influencing people/teams from other functions Working to tight deadlines Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Mathematical skills and the ability to apply them to solve problems. Leadership and managerial skills. Commercial awareness. The ability to work well under pressure and deal with unexpected change. Teamworking skills. Technical expertise Good IT and analytical skills. What's in it for you? Competitive salary Holiday allowance starting at 26 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles) Flexible and Hybrid working options (role dependant) Life insurance - 4 x annual salary Enhanced Company Pension scheme 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme GP24 Service - Access to remote, private GP services 24/7, 365 days a year plus Second Medical Opinions. BRUSHRewards - Discover plenty of ways to get more active and make great savings on everyday essentials as well as gifts for loved ones, holidays and special treats for yourself. Family friendly policies including Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Bike2work scheme Long Service Awards Developing our people is important to us - we support and encourage development by offering ongoing professional development and training. About The Company BRUSH Power Solutions is able to deliver at every stage of a project's lifecycle. From initial design and consultancy through to construction, testing, commissioning and connection, the team are on hand to provide comprehensive end-to-end HV infrastructure solutions for projects from 11kV to 400kV. Along with the expertise BRUSH Power Solutions offers, our wider Power division also includes specialist ICP-accredited energy infrastructure contractor, McGowan Infrastructure. Often working in fragile and protected environments, the team utilise sustainable technologies to operate in way that minimises environmental impact, increasing biodiversity, and restores natural habitats.
Mar 25, 2026
Full time
About The Role Why choose us? BRUSH Group provides the energy solutions that help power our built world. From power transformers to switchgear and engineering solutions, for generations, the BRUSH brand has stood for engineering excellence. We are committed to supporting the global effort for industrial decarbonisation and sustainable development and have set ambitious objectives to achieve our target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. What's the role? Brush Power Solutions is currently recruiting for an experienced and authorised site manager to support with our 2026 Construction portfolio and future projects. As site manager, you will oversee and coordinate all on-site activities related to High Voltage (HV) electrical infrastructure projects. You will be responsible for ensuring that all HV construction works are executed safely, on schedule with programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role requires deep knowledge of high voltage systems (typically 11kV to 132kV), strong leadership skills, and strict adherence to industry safety and regulatory standards. Working Conditions - This is an onsite role, 40hrs per week Monday - Friday. We currently have various sites across Chippenham, Salisbury, Southampton, Netley Common, Chichester and Reading and so you should be comfortable with travelling as and when required. Company van will be provided. Key Responsibilities: Liaising with all stakeholders to manage all construction activities, including progressing of programmes, risk assessments and method statements. Holding Competent Person status (CP) administering the Electrical Safety Rules (ESR) and ensuring safety process are upheld onsite Liaising with all Client Operations Teams throughout the construction phase. Receiving, managing and issuing drawings for construction at site level, checking construction meets the requirements of design. Working with the team members to ensure delivery on site is done safely, efficiently and is compliant. Monitor site progress, manage schedules, and mitigate any potential risks or delays. Managing sub-contractor onsite activities. Managing internal direct reports for Construction team. Providing input into design reviews as and when required. Plan in advance, provision of all documentation, resources, tools, materials, consumables H&S equipment and transport, to ensure safe and efficient construction. Demonstrate this planning by providing a 1-week and 4-week lookahead. Managing and co-ordinating site Acceptance Testing as required. Managing the delivery of all 'As-Built' documentation throughout the onsite construction & commissioning phases. Conduct weekly project site reports and updates Completing site audits and inspections when required, ensuring the highest standard of quality is maintained What we're looking for: City and Guilds in Electrical engineering or a related field or relevant knowledge and experience in a similar role SMSTS qualified Previous DNO authorisation to take and receive permits - CAT1 through to CAT3 Proven supervisory experience within a CDM environment Extensive experience of working in a Live Open Busbar compound Indirectly leading and influencing people/teams from other functions Working to tight deadlines Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Mathematical skills and the ability to apply them to solve problems. Leadership and managerial skills. Commercial awareness. The ability to work well under pressure and deal with unexpected change. Teamworking skills. Technical expertise Good IT and analytical skills. What's in it for you? Competitive salary Holiday allowance starting at 26 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles) Flexible and Hybrid working options (role dependant) Life insurance - 4 x annual salary Enhanced Company Pension scheme 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme GP24 Service - Access to remote, private GP services 24/7, 365 days a year plus Second Medical Opinions. BRUSHRewards - Discover plenty of ways to get more active and make great savings on everyday essentials as well as gifts for loved ones, holidays and special treats for yourself. Family friendly policies including Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Bike2work scheme Long Service Awards Developing our people is important to us - we support and encourage development by offering ongoing professional development and training. About The Company BRUSH Power Solutions is able to deliver at every stage of a project's lifecycle. From initial design and consultancy through to construction, testing, commissioning and connection, the team are on hand to provide comprehensive end-to-end HV infrastructure solutions for projects from 11kV to 400kV. Along with the expertise BRUSH Power Solutions offers, our wider Power division also includes specialist ICP-accredited energy infrastructure contractor, McGowan Infrastructure. Often working in fragile and protected environments, the team utilise sustainable technologies to operate in way that minimises environmental impact, increasing biodiversity, and restores natural habitats.
TEWKESBURY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
About The Role Grade I £52,413 - £56,778 pro rata/pa 37 hours per week Substantive We're regrowing our Planning Team and looking for an ambitious and experienced Team Manager to lead a newly formed Strategic Development Team. The Team Manager will be responsible for one Principal Planning Officer and one Senior Planning Officer and work alongside our existing area Team Managers and officers delivering an ambitious growth strategy. If you're ready to make a real impact, develop your career and take on fresh challenges in a fast paced, forward thinking local authority, we'd love to hear from you. As part of our growth agenda we're looking to fill the following posts: New Strategic Development Team Roles Strategic Development Team Manager (new post) Principal Planning Officer (new post) Senior Planning Officer (new post) Development Management Roles Senior Planner (new post) Principal Planning Officer Why Join Us? Tewkesbury Borough, located in north Gloucestershire, is experiencing rapid residential and commercial growth, including a Garden Communities programme. We occupy a key strategic position bordering Cheltenham and Gloucester and work collaboratively with both partner authorities on a joint planning strategy that's driving significant growth. With its mix of historic market towns, significant environmental assets, protected landscapes and major new developments, our borough offers a diverse planning landscape in which to develop your planning career. Our planning service is fundamental to the success of the Council's ambitious growth plans and the Development Management team, awarded Local Planning Authority Team of the Year (the Planning Awards, 2025), is at the heart of delivering the Council's vision for sustainable, well designed, vibrant communities. We're passionate about placemaking, innovation, and using new technologies (including AI) to enhance how we work. Continuous improvement is at the heart of what we do. If you're an ambitious, enthusiastic and passionate town planning professional, committed to make a difference and shape the future, you'd be a great fit. Interested? We'd welcome an informal discussion about any of these opportunities. Please contact: Catherine Ashby, Head of Development Management on or Bob Ristic, Team Manager on or James Lloyd, Team Manager on or Application Closing Dates: 22 February 2026 Interview Dates: Week commencing 2nd March 2026 About Us In return we offer: Up to 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays Agile working arrangements Convenient office location close to the M5 with free parking Local Government Pension Scheme Potential career progression 20% discounted membership at the local leisure centre Find out more about us and the benefits of working for us by clicking here. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The council is committed to promoting equality of opportunity; we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Mar 25, 2026
Full time
About The Role Grade I £52,413 - £56,778 pro rata/pa 37 hours per week Substantive We're regrowing our Planning Team and looking for an ambitious and experienced Team Manager to lead a newly formed Strategic Development Team. The Team Manager will be responsible for one Principal Planning Officer and one Senior Planning Officer and work alongside our existing area Team Managers and officers delivering an ambitious growth strategy. If you're ready to make a real impact, develop your career and take on fresh challenges in a fast paced, forward thinking local authority, we'd love to hear from you. As part of our growth agenda we're looking to fill the following posts: New Strategic Development Team Roles Strategic Development Team Manager (new post) Principal Planning Officer (new post) Senior Planning Officer (new post) Development Management Roles Senior Planner (new post) Principal Planning Officer Why Join Us? Tewkesbury Borough, located in north Gloucestershire, is experiencing rapid residential and commercial growth, including a Garden Communities programme. We occupy a key strategic position bordering Cheltenham and Gloucester and work collaboratively with both partner authorities on a joint planning strategy that's driving significant growth. With its mix of historic market towns, significant environmental assets, protected landscapes and major new developments, our borough offers a diverse planning landscape in which to develop your planning career. Our planning service is fundamental to the success of the Council's ambitious growth plans and the Development Management team, awarded Local Planning Authority Team of the Year (the Planning Awards, 2025), is at the heart of delivering the Council's vision for sustainable, well designed, vibrant communities. We're passionate about placemaking, innovation, and using new technologies (including AI) to enhance how we work. Continuous improvement is at the heart of what we do. If you're an ambitious, enthusiastic and passionate town planning professional, committed to make a difference and shape the future, you'd be a great fit. Interested? We'd welcome an informal discussion about any of these opportunities. Please contact: Catherine Ashby, Head of Development Management on or Bob Ristic, Team Manager on or James Lloyd, Team Manager on or Application Closing Dates: 22 February 2026 Interview Dates: Week commencing 2nd March 2026 About Us In return we offer: Up to 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays Agile working arrangements Convenient office location close to the M5 with free parking Local Government Pension Scheme Potential career progression 20% discounted membership at the local leisure centre Find out more about us and the benefits of working for us by clicking here. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The council is committed to promoting equality of opportunity; we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Location: 4 days in store, 1 day remote or office. 2 days in London stores Working hours: 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday (1 in 4 Saturdays with 1 day off in the week - Tues, Weds or Thurs). Job Purpose A brand ambassador ensuring effective communication of the brand culture and values internally and externally. Deliver and exceed sales targets across multiple retail locations & formats through recruitment, training, development and retention of high performing teams who are focused on delivering an exceptional customer experience. Primary Responsibilities Commercial Decision Making Work alongside the Regional Manager to deliver the retail and wider company strategy Responsible for delivering the P&L plan and KPIs for the Area, focussing on owning payroll & controllable costs and maximising sales and profitability Responsible for taking proactive action to minimise risk in the Area relating to P&L performance, stock loss, cash handling and payroll Create clear plans for each store, linked to KPIs and data to ensure opportunities are maximised and poor performance is addressed including service, operations, profit, people, sales, manhours Use data and statistical analysis on the area to challenge and influence the business to make strategic decisions including but not limited to stock package, marketing & visual presentations Act as a Business partner with key strategic functions i.e. Visual, Operations, Finance, HR and Marketing to support an agile and results driven decision making process, being the strategic link to Retail and formalising processes to support the relationships Manage new store openings and closures to maximise commercial performance and minimise disruption to employees, customers and trade Fully conversant in all aspects of company profit, including external factors and makes impactful decisions beyond today Brand and Customer Focus Ensure visual standards across the area are set to the company standards and always executed with the customer experience with clear distortions to best at categories; Bras & Fragrance Build a store environment that is focused on continuous improvement and delivering an exceptional bespoke customer experience that is centred around the brand values Manage customer queries, feedback and mystery shops, identifying trends and local opportunities to improve customer experience and maximise commercial performance People and Talent Development Lead and manage the Store Manager population within the allocated area, and other areas when covering Own the People KPI targets for the area, ensuring key KPIs are maintained and decreased where appropriate Responsible for employee wellbeing and engagement across stores, creating regular opportunities to listen to employee feedback to gain valuable insight and make positive improvements to employee and customer experience Recruitment of Store Management roles across the area, and support recruitment of lower level management roles when required Conduct performance and development reviews with the management teams in the area, ensuring managers are supported, developed and their individual performance is managed appropriately Responsible for ensuring a robust training and succession plan is in place for the designed district (and surrounding areas) Guiding on all employee relations issues within the area, ensuring appropriate policies and procedures are followed and advice is taken from the People Team as an when required Encourages inclusion & diversity in the district culture they create; building trust and encouraging diversity of thinking without fear and creating environments where people can be empowered. Engaging with D&I initiatives that are rolled out across the district. Planning and Delivery Act as a liaison between stores and head office functions ensuring that commercial and operational opportunities in the area are always maximised Identify when Stores are in need of in-store support, planning and re-prioritising their demands to provide greater levels of support when required Lead and manage stocktakes, repricing, sales and promotions across the area, liaising with Head Office functions i.e. operations where support is required Own the stock control processes across the area, ensuring compliance to minimise risk and loss across the district Responsible for ensuring all employees across the area act safely at work and is compliant on all policies, including health and safety, audit and compliance procedures Skills and Experience Experience in a fast paced retail environment at a similar level with a record of maximising sales and profit Able to handle a rapid flow of information & share it succinctly with relevant teams Actively looks for opportunities to self develop by seeking new experiences Takes accountability for managing company projects ensuring the end result achieves a positive outcome Is creative and thinks differently to come up with and implement new business solutions and ideas Interpersonal skills that can be used to lead teams and build and develop valued relationships across the business Adaptable and flexible with the ability to deliver results personally and through others Leadership and coaching skills with experience of succession planning and people development Lead with integrity, honesty and an approach that is aligned to the company values Embraces change and open to new ideas and ways of working Resilient and resourceful with a creative nature when working on projects and designing incentives Organisational and planning skills Verbal and written communication skills, with excellent attention to detail High standard of integrity and discretion The above responsibilities are an overview of the role and its responsibilities, the list is not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be required from time to time.
Mar 25, 2026
Full time
Location: 4 days in store, 1 day remote or office. 2 days in London stores Working hours: 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday (1 in 4 Saturdays with 1 day off in the week - Tues, Weds or Thurs). Job Purpose A brand ambassador ensuring effective communication of the brand culture and values internally and externally. Deliver and exceed sales targets across multiple retail locations & formats through recruitment, training, development and retention of high performing teams who are focused on delivering an exceptional customer experience. Primary Responsibilities Commercial Decision Making Work alongside the Regional Manager to deliver the retail and wider company strategy Responsible for delivering the P&L plan and KPIs for the Area, focussing on owning payroll & controllable costs and maximising sales and profitability Responsible for taking proactive action to minimise risk in the Area relating to P&L performance, stock loss, cash handling and payroll Create clear plans for each store, linked to KPIs and data to ensure opportunities are maximised and poor performance is addressed including service, operations, profit, people, sales, manhours Use data and statistical analysis on the area to challenge and influence the business to make strategic decisions including but not limited to stock package, marketing & visual presentations Act as a Business partner with key strategic functions i.e. Visual, Operations, Finance, HR and Marketing to support an agile and results driven decision making process, being the strategic link to Retail and formalising processes to support the relationships Manage new store openings and closures to maximise commercial performance and minimise disruption to employees, customers and trade Fully conversant in all aspects of company profit, including external factors and makes impactful decisions beyond today Brand and Customer Focus Ensure visual standards across the area are set to the company standards and always executed with the customer experience with clear distortions to best at categories; Bras & Fragrance Build a store environment that is focused on continuous improvement and delivering an exceptional bespoke customer experience that is centred around the brand values Manage customer queries, feedback and mystery shops, identifying trends and local opportunities to improve customer experience and maximise commercial performance People and Talent Development Lead and manage the Store Manager population within the allocated area, and other areas when covering Own the People KPI targets for the area, ensuring key KPIs are maintained and decreased where appropriate Responsible for employee wellbeing and engagement across stores, creating regular opportunities to listen to employee feedback to gain valuable insight and make positive improvements to employee and customer experience Recruitment of Store Management roles across the area, and support recruitment of lower level management roles when required Conduct performance and development reviews with the management teams in the area, ensuring managers are supported, developed and their individual performance is managed appropriately Responsible for ensuring a robust training and succession plan is in place for the designed district (and surrounding areas) Guiding on all employee relations issues within the area, ensuring appropriate policies and procedures are followed and advice is taken from the People Team as an when required Encourages inclusion & diversity in the district culture they create; building trust and encouraging diversity of thinking without fear and creating environments where people can be empowered. Engaging with D&I initiatives that are rolled out across the district. Planning and Delivery Act as a liaison between stores and head office functions ensuring that commercial and operational opportunities in the area are always maximised Identify when Stores are in need of in-store support, planning and re-prioritising their demands to provide greater levels of support when required Lead and manage stocktakes, repricing, sales and promotions across the area, liaising with Head Office functions i.e. operations where support is required Own the stock control processes across the area, ensuring compliance to minimise risk and loss across the district Responsible for ensuring all employees across the area act safely at work and is compliant on all policies, including health and safety, audit and compliance procedures Skills and Experience Experience in a fast paced retail environment at a similar level with a record of maximising sales and profit Able to handle a rapid flow of information & share it succinctly with relevant teams Actively looks for opportunities to self develop by seeking new experiences Takes accountability for managing company projects ensuring the end result achieves a positive outcome Is creative and thinks differently to come up with and implement new business solutions and ideas Interpersonal skills that can be used to lead teams and build and develop valued relationships across the business Adaptable and flexible with the ability to deliver results personally and through others Leadership and coaching skills with experience of succession planning and people development Lead with integrity, honesty and an approach that is aligned to the company values Embraces change and open to new ideas and ways of working Resilient and resourceful with a creative nature when working on projects and designing incentives Organisational and planning skills Verbal and written communication skills, with excellent attention to detail High standard of integrity and discretion The above responsibilities are an overview of the role and its responsibilities, the list is not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be required from time to time.
Projects & Innovation Manager Experience level: Intermediate Term: Permanent Working hours: Full-time Team: Projects & Innovation Location: Birmingham, Northampton or Manchester The role This is an excellent opportunity for an established transformation professional to help the P&I team maximise the impact of major change programmes in the firm. The P&I Manager plays a pivotal role in supporting the team and wider business to deliver their strategic plans and change objectives. The role might include some line management. You will be comfortable performing differing roles within change initiatives or projects, ensuring accountability and collaboration to achieve successful outcomes. Using your change management and project management skills, you will act as a champion of best practice and will apply industry standard methods for project management and business change. The role demands a proactive approach and a self managing mindset and requires excellent communication skills. The Firm Shoosmiths is the law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and above all for our ability to focus on what matters. From offices across the UK and Brussels, we support some of the world's most exciting and ambitious businesses; amazing clients making an impact. We empower our people to be their authentic selves and deliver together in supportive teams committed to excellence and innovation. The first top 50 law firm to achieve "Platinum Standard" Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm. Shoosmiths is also on a pathway to net zero across the value chain by 2040. We have an outstanding benefits package to complement our competitive remuneration system. In addition to the competitive salaries, great working environment and high-quality work, we believe that all staff should be rewarded for their commitment to the continued success of the firm through a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits. To discover more about our benefits, please visit: Benefits Package. Our Strategy Shoosmiths strategy is to transform Shoosmiths from being a really good firm with a really solid reputation, into an excellent firm with a reputation for excellence. So that by 2030, we will excel in our chosen markets. At the heart of our new strategy is focus. Intense focus on what we do well. And a bold commitment to doing it even better. The Team Shoosmiths' Projects & Innovation (P&I) team is the primary delivery capability for all significant change programmes across the firm. Whether delivering projects themselves or supporting the wider firm to deliver their own change, the P&I team has oversight of all major change in the firm. The team drives efficiency and excellence in the way the firm operates, creates more competitive advantage in the delivery of legal services and maximises the impact and effective delivery of impactful change programmes in the firm. Main Responsibilities Support the Director of P&I, the Heads of Operational Excellence and Legal Process Innovation and the Programme Management Office to implement their strategies and plans across the firm and to build the capability and profile of the P&I team. Lead major change initiatives or projects, collaborating with a cross functional team to achieve the change successfully. You will also provide support to other team members who are leading smaller change initiatives or projects. This includes advice on best practice and appropriate escalation routes for issues or risks. Communicate and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including Senior Leadership, Legal divisions, Business Services departments, clients, and suppliers. Develop relationships with the aligned business areas and support the senior colleagues to advise, oversee and coordinate change plans. You will act as a conduit to ensure that your team remains aligned to the execution of P&I' s strategies and plans and the firm's strategic ambitions. You might have responsibility for the day to day line management of a team for which you will conduct team meetings, 1:1 reviews and personal development. You might have responsibility for capacity planning to help others appropriately plan change in their respective business areas. Skills & Qualifications Experience in a similar role, such as a law firm or professional services organisation, with responsibility for project management, process improvement, and change management. Accreditations such as Prince2, Agile, LEAN Six Sigma are desired but not necessary. Established leadership skills. You should have demonstrable coordination and delegation skills and experience in developing team members through training, mentoring or coaching. Excellent analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills with excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. This should be grounded in commercial awareness and the use of established or emerging legal technologies. Possesses a good understanding of the commercial, organisational and financial context in which the firm operates, and consequently ensures that the team operate with the firm's processes, business objectives and budget in mind and actively contribute towards firmwide profitability and competitive advantage. Demonstrates a desire to role model best practices for the team and firm, and proactively identify opportunities for improvement of these in line with the wider team and firm objectives.
Mar 24, 2026
Full time
Projects & Innovation Manager Experience level: Intermediate Term: Permanent Working hours: Full-time Team: Projects & Innovation Location: Birmingham, Northampton or Manchester The role This is an excellent opportunity for an established transformation professional to help the P&I team maximise the impact of major change programmes in the firm. The P&I Manager plays a pivotal role in supporting the team and wider business to deliver their strategic plans and change objectives. The role might include some line management. You will be comfortable performing differing roles within change initiatives or projects, ensuring accountability and collaboration to achieve successful outcomes. Using your change management and project management skills, you will act as a champion of best practice and will apply industry standard methods for project management and business change. The role demands a proactive approach and a self managing mindset and requires excellent communication skills. The Firm Shoosmiths is the law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and above all for our ability to focus on what matters. From offices across the UK and Brussels, we support some of the world's most exciting and ambitious businesses; amazing clients making an impact. We empower our people to be their authentic selves and deliver together in supportive teams committed to excellence and innovation. The first top 50 law firm to achieve "Platinum Standard" Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm. Shoosmiths is also on a pathway to net zero across the value chain by 2040. We have an outstanding benefits package to complement our competitive remuneration system. In addition to the competitive salaries, great working environment and high-quality work, we believe that all staff should be rewarded for their commitment to the continued success of the firm through a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits. To discover more about our benefits, please visit: Benefits Package. Our Strategy Shoosmiths strategy is to transform Shoosmiths from being a really good firm with a really solid reputation, into an excellent firm with a reputation for excellence. So that by 2030, we will excel in our chosen markets. At the heart of our new strategy is focus. Intense focus on what we do well. And a bold commitment to doing it even better. The Team Shoosmiths' Projects & Innovation (P&I) team is the primary delivery capability for all significant change programmes across the firm. Whether delivering projects themselves or supporting the wider firm to deliver their own change, the P&I team has oversight of all major change in the firm. The team drives efficiency and excellence in the way the firm operates, creates more competitive advantage in the delivery of legal services and maximises the impact and effective delivery of impactful change programmes in the firm. Main Responsibilities Support the Director of P&I, the Heads of Operational Excellence and Legal Process Innovation and the Programme Management Office to implement their strategies and plans across the firm and to build the capability and profile of the P&I team. Lead major change initiatives or projects, collaborating with a cross functional team to achieve the change successfully. You will also provide support to other team members who are leading smaller change initiatives or projects. This includes advice on best practice and appropriate escalation routes for issues or risks. Communicate and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including Senior Leadership, Legal divisions, Business Services departments, clients, and suppliers. Develop relationships with the aligned business areas and support the senior colleagues to advise, oversee and coordinate change plans. You will act as a conduit to ensure that your team remains aligned to the execution of P&I' s strategies and plans and the firm's strategic ambitions. You might have responsibility for the day to day line management of a team for which you will conduct team meetings, 1:1 reviews and personal development. You might have responsibility for capacity planning to help others appropriately plan change in their respective business areas. Skills & Qualifications Experience in a similar role, such as a law firm or professional services organisation, with responsibility for project management, process improvement, and change management. Accreditations such as Prince2, Agile, LEAN Six Sigma are desired but not necessary. Established leadership skills. You should have demonstrable coordination and delegation skills and experience in developing team members through training, mentoring or coaching. Excellent analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills with excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. This should be grounded in commercial awareness and the use of established or emerging legal technologies. Possesses a good understanding of the commercial, organisational and financial context in which the firm operates, and consequently ensures that the team operate with the firm's processes, business objectives and budget in mind and actively contribute towards firmwide profitability and competitive advantage. Demonstrates a desire to role model best practices for the team and firm, and proactively identify opportunities for improvement of these in line with the wider team and firm objectives.
Head of Marketing - Manchester (FinTech) Our client, a fast-growing fintech innovator, is seeking a Head of Marketing with deep expertise in digital demand generation to lead the UK marketing function. This role is central to accelerating customer acquisition, strengthening market presence, and building a scalable, data-driven growth engine that fuels commercial performance. The successful candidate will shape and execute a high-impact marketing strategy that positions the business as a leading fintech partner, drives qualified pipeline, and delivers measurable ROI. This is a senior, hands-on role working closely with the UK leadership team to ensure marketing is a core driver of revenue and market expansion. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute a fintech-focused, performance-led marketing strategy with a strong emphasis on digital lead generation, conversion optimisation, and pipeline acceleration. Own end-to-end demand generation and nurture programmes , tightly aligned with sales and revenue targets. Partner with senior leadership to support customer acquisition, market penetration, and product adoption across the UK. Lead multi-channel campaigns across digital, paid media, social, content, and automation , leveraging data and technology to scale efficiently. Position marketing as a high-performance, insight-driven function that consistently delivers high-quality, sales-ready leads. Monitor and report on campaign performance, funnel metrics, CAC, ROI, and pipeline contribution , providing accurate forecasting and actionable insights. Lead, coach, and develop a marketing team with a strong focus on digital capability, experimentation, and commercial impact . Manage and optimise the marketing budget to maximise return and support sustainable growth. Act as brand guardian , ensuring consistent messaging, value proposition clarity, and a frictionless customer experience across all touchpoints. Build strong relationships with internal teams, external agencies, and strategic partners within the fintech ecosystem. Maintain a hands-on approach, contributing directly to campaign execution where needed. Person Specification Proven experience in a lead-generation-driven marketing role within fintech or B2B financial services . Demonstrated success in building and scaling digital demand generation engines that drive measurable revenue growth. Strong understanding of fintech customer journeys , digital channels, and emerging technologies shaping the sector. Hands-on experience with marketing automation , ideally Salesforce and Pardot, and a strong grasp of data-driven optimisation. Commercially minded, analytical, and highly performance-focused. Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, develop, and elevate a high-performing team. Strategic thinker with the confidence to operate at Board level while remaining operationally hands-on. Experience developing KPIs, managing performance, and using data to optimise results. Agile, solutions-focused, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, scale-up environment. Benefits 25 days holiday + bank holidays Hybrid working Training & development budgets Interested? Click Apply Now . Head of Marketing - Manchester
Mar 24, 2026
Full time
Head of Marketing - Manchester (FinTech) Our client, a fast-growing fintech innovator, is seeking a Head of Marketing with deep expertise in digital demand generation to lead the UK marketing function. This role is central to accelerating customer acquisition, strengthening market presence, and building a scalable, data-driven growth engine that fuels commercial performance. The successful candidate will shape and execute a high-impact marketing strategy that positions the business as a leading fintech partner, drives qualified pipeline, and delivers measurable ROI. This is a senior, hands-on role working closely with the UK leadership team to ensure marketing is a core driver of revenue and market expansion. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute a fintech-focused, performance-led marketing strategy with a strong emphasis on digital lead generation, conversion optimisation, and pipeline acceleration. Own end-to-end demand generation and nurture programmes , tightly aligned with sales and revenue targets. Partner with senior leadership to support customer acquisition, market penetration, and product adoption across the UK. Lead multi-channel campaigns across digital, paid media, social, content, and automation , leveraging data and technology to scale efficiently. Position marketing as a high-performance, insight-driven function that consistently delivers high-quality, sales-ready leads. Monitor and report on campaign performance, funnel metrics, CAC, ROI, and pipeline contribution , providing accurate forecasting and actionable insights. Lead, coach, and develop a marketing team with a strong focus on digital capability, experimentation, and commercial impact . Manage and optimise the marketing budget to maximise return and support sustainable growth. Act as brand guardian , ensuring consistent messaging, value proposition clarity, and a frictionless customer experience across all touchpoints. Build strong relationships with internal teams, external agencies, and strategic partners within the fintech ecosystem. Maintain a hands-on approach, contributing directly to campaign execution where needed. Person Specification Proven experience in a lead-generation-driven marketing role within fintech or B2B financial services . Demonstrated success in building and scaling digital demand generation engines that drive measurable revenue growth. Strong understanding of fintech customer journeys , digital channels, and emerging technologies shaping the sector. Hands-on experience with marketing automation , ideally Salesforce and Pardot, and a strong grasp of data-driven optimisation. Commercially minded, analytical, and highly performance-focused. Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, develop, and elevate a high-performing team. Strategic thinker with the confidence to operate at Board level while remaining operationally hands-on. Experience developing KPIs, managing performance, and using data to optimise results. Agile, solutions-focused, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, scale-up environment. Benefits 25 days holiday + bank holidays Hybrid working Training & development budgets Interested? Click Apply Now . Head of Marketing - Manchester
Job Description Leonardo UK is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Architect to join our Cyber & Security Solutions Division. In this role, you will shape secure by design architectures for complex customer environments, ensuring that security principles, patterns and controls are embedded from the outset. You will translate business and mission objectives into robust, risk informed security architectures and produce clear, actionable artefacts that guide the safe, consistent and resilient implementation of platforms and services. You will work in an agile, collaborative environment with a hybrid blend of home and on site working, maintaining close engagement with colleagues, engineering teams and customers. What you will do as a Senior Security Architect Relate - Build trusted relationships with customers, understanding their mission, constraints and operational context. Engage with stakeholders at all levels to ensure architectural decisions align with their objectives. Understand - Analyse complex systems and requirements, even with incomplete information, to define secure architectural options grounded in recognised security principles, patterns and frameworks. Assess - Apply a risk based approach to architecture. Identify threats, vulnerabilities and design weaknesses, and articulate these in business relevant language to support informed decision making. Treat - Define proportionate, layered security architectures across people, process and technology. Recommend security controls, patterns and design approaches that enable customers to meet their objectives while managing risk effectively. Assure - Develop and apply architectural assurance criteria. Conduct design reviews, compliance assessments and architecture governance activities to ensure solutions meet required standards and regulatory expectations. Develop - Contribute to Leonardo's architectural frameworks, reusable patterns and security offerings. Support business development by shaping technical solutions and providing architectural leadership in bids and proposals. What you'll bring This role offers the opportunity to influence major programmes and ensure that solutions meet the highest security and architectural standards. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team of consultants, engineers and domain specialists. Core Skills Strong consulting and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to communicate complex architectural concepts clearly Adaptability, reliability and high quality delivery Collaborative mindset and willingness to support team development Qualifications Recognised professional certifications in Cyber Security, such as Sec+, CISMP, CISSP, CCSP, SABSA, TOGAF and AWS/Azure cloud certifications. Knowledge and Experience Deep understanding of TCP/IP, OSI layers, network protocols and associated architectural risks Ability to derive security requirements and architectural controls from high level functional or mission objectives Experience decomposing complex systems into modular, secure architectural components Ability to lead architectural workstreams and influence delivery outcomes across time, cost and quality Strong stakeholder management, balancing technical clarity with empathy and business awareness Experience mentoring junior architects or consultants Ability to articulate the rationale for architectural security controls to both technical and non technical audiences Technical depth in network, application, cloud or system security architecture, including control design and threat mitigation Understanding of the UK MOD, defence or national security domain is beneficial Leonardo welcomes applicants who may not meet every requirement. A strong security mindset, architectural curiosity and willingness to learn are the most important attributes. Security Clearance This role is subject to pre employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: Why join us At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we're here to help you thrive. Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year. Secure your Future: Benefit from our award winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution. Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity). Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme. Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning. Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme. Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more. Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role. For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website. Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team-they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. Be part of something bigger - apply now! Primary Location: GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid
Mar 24, 2026
Full time
Job Description Leonardo UK is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Architect to join our Cyber & Security Solutions Division. In this role, you will shape secure by design architectures for complex customer environments, ensuring that security principles, patterns and controls are embedded from the outset. You will translate business and mission objectives into robust, risk informed security architectures and produce clear, actionable artefacts that guide the safe, consistent and resilient implementation of platforms and services. You will work in an agile, collaborative environment with a hybrid blend of home and on site working, maintaining close engagement with colleagues, engineering teams and customers. What you will do as a Senior Security Architect Relate - Build trusted relationships with customers, understanding their mission, constraints and operational context. Engage with stakeholders at all levels to ensure architectural decisions align with their objectives. Understand - Analyse complex systems and requirements, even with incomplete information, to define secure architectural options grounded in recognised security principles, patterns and frameworks. Assess - Apply a risk based approach to architecture. Identify threats, vulnerabilities and design weaknesses, and articulate these in business relevant language to support informed decision making. Treat - Define proportionate, layered security architectures across people, process and technology. Recommend security controls, patterns and design approaches that enable customers to meet their objectives while managing risk effectively. Assure - Develop and apply architectural assurance criteria. Conduct design reviews, compliance assessments and architecture governance activities to ensure solutions meet required standards and regulatory expectations. Develop - Contribute to Leonardo's architectural frameworks, reusable patterns and security offerings. Support business development by shaping technical solutions and providing architectural leadership in bids and proposals. What you'll bring This role offers the opportunity to influence major programmes and ensure that solutions meet the highest security and architectural standards. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team of consultants, engineers and domain specialists. Core Skills Strong consulting and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to communicate complex architectural concepts clearly Adaptability, reliability and high quality delivery Collaborative mindset and willingness to support team development Qualifications Recognised professional certifications in Cyber Security, such as Sec+, CISMP, CISSP, CCSP, SABSA, TOGAF and AWS/Azure cloud certifications. Knowledge and Experience Deep understanding of TCP/IP, OSI layers, network protocols and associated architectural risks Ability to derive security requirements and architectural controls from high level functional or mission objectives Experience decomposing complex systems into modular, secure architectural components Ability to lead architectural workstreams and influence delivery outcomes across time, cost and quality Strong stakeholder management, balancing technical clarity with empathy and business awareness Experience mentoring junior architects or consultants Ability to articulate the rationale for architectural security controls to both technical and non technical audiences Technical depth in network, application, cloud or system security architecture, including control design and threat mitigation Understanding of the UK MOD, defence or national security domain is beneficial Leonardo welcomes applicants who may not meet every requirement. A strong security mindset, architectural curiosity and willingness to learn are the most important attributes. Security Clearance This role is subject to pre employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: Why join us At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we're here to help you thrive. Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year. Secure your Future: Benefit from our award winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution. Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity). Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme. Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning. Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme. Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more. Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role. For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website. Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team-they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. Be part of something bigger - apply now! Primary Location: GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid
Head of Finance (1 FTE) Full-Time, Permanent Salary: £62,163 £73,992 per annum pro rata Location: Bournemouth Campus with regular trips to London Health Sciences University (HSU) formerly AECC University College is a specialist health sciences institution dedicated to excellent education, clinical care and applied research. Following the approval of our new university title in July 2024, and the merger of the University College of Osteopathy into HSU from 1 August 2024, we are entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation across our Bournemouth and central London campuses. We are a values driven organisation inspired by our mission to create a healthier society through education, research and clinical care . Our staff and students form a caring and inclusive community, working together to deliver our Strategic Plan , which will soon be refreshed to reflect recent institutional developments. HSU delivers a diverse and growing portfolio of pre and post registration courses and research in allied health and related disciplines. We also provide substantial CQC registered clinical and imaging services, offering high quality care to staff, students and the wider community. These facilities create a unique environment for practice learning, support for NHS partners, and a strong platform for applied research. Partnership working is central to our identity as an agile and collaborative higher education and clinical provider. As we grow across Dorset and London, we are developing a more strategically informed approach to partnership working locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. About the Role We are seeking an experienced and forward thinking Head of Finance to act as the University s senior professional lead for financial management, planning, reporting and control. This pivotal role provides authoritative financial stewardship, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, and plays a key part in shaping strategic decision making across the institution. You will lead the Finance function to: Deliver high quality financial information Strengthen long term financial sustainability Provide expert advice to the Executive Team, Senior Management, the Board of Governors and external regulators The role also involves leading the strategic development and continuous improvement of financial systems, ensuring that platforms, reporting tools and workflows are reliable, efficient and fit for purpose. HSU currently uses Exchequer, and you will lead the selection, development and implementation of a new finance system. You will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer to ensure that legal, regulatory and compliance matters are embedded across the University. About You You will be an inspirational and motivating senior manager with substantial financial management experience in the Higher Education sector. You will also: Hold a recognised accounting qualification Be comfortable leading from the front while working collaboratively within a senior management team Have experience implementing and improving financial systems Demonstrate strong budgeting, planning, forecasting and compliance expertise Be highly organised and capable of managing multiple priorities Have proven experience in regulatory financial reporting, including statutory data returns to the Office for Students Be confident liaising with internal and external stakeholders, providing timely reports for University Management and Board Committees Applicants must be able to demonstrate eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum & Nationality Act 2006. Benefits Competitive employer s pension Generous annual leave entitlement Enhanced policies Subsidised clinical treatments Training and development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme And more Please note: CVs will not be accepted as a substitute for the application form. Key Dates Closing date: Wednesday 8 April 2026 Interviews: Thursday 16 April 2026 HSU values diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture offering equality and opportunity for all. We participate in Disability Confident and Mindful Employer schemes and welcome discussions around flexible working. We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants who are serving or have served in the Armed Forces. This post may be subject to an Enhanced or Basic DBS check. If you'd like, I can also create a shorter CharityJob optimised version, or tailor the tone to match your usual style.
Mar 24, 2026
Full time
Head of Finance (1 FTE) Full-Time, Permanent Salary: £62,163 £73,992 per annum pro rata Location: Bournemouth Campus with regular trips to London Health Sciences University (HSU) formerly AECC University College is a specialist health sciences institution dedicated to excellent education, clinical care and applied research. Following the approval of our new university title in July 2024, and the merger of the University College of Osteopathy into HSU from 1 August 2024, we are entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation across our Bournemouth and central London campuses. We are a values driven organisation inspired by our mission to create a healthier society through education, research and clinical care . Our staff and students form a caring and inclusive community, working together to deliver our Strategic Plan , which will soon be refreshed to reflect recent institutional developments. HSU delivers a diverse and growing portfolio of pre and post registration courses and research in allied health and related disciplines. We also provide substantial CQC registered clinical and imaging services, offering high quality care to staff, students and the wider community. These facilities create a unique environment for practice learning, support for NHS partners, and a strong platform for applied research. Partnership working is central to our identity as an agile and collaborative higher education and clinical provider. As we grow across Dorset and London, we are developing a more strategically informed approach to partnership working locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. About the Role We are seeking an experienced and forward thinking Head of Finance to act as the University s senior professional lead for financial management, planning, reporting and control. This pivotal role provides authoritative financial stewardship, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, and plays a key part in shaping strategic decision making across the institution. You will lead the Finance function to: Deliver high quality financial information Strengthen long term financial sustainability Provide expert advice to the Executive Team, Senior Management, the Board of Governors and external regulators The role also involves leading the strategic development and continuous improvement of financial systems, ensuring that platforms, reporting tools and workflows are reliable, efficient and fit for purpose. HSU currently uses Exchequer, and you will lead the selection, development and implementation of a new finance system. You will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer to ensure that legal, regulatory and compliance matters are embedded across the University. About You You will be an inspirational and motivating senior manager with substantial financial management experience in the Higher Education sector. You will also: Hold a recognised accounting qualification Be comfortable leading from the front while working collaboratively within a senior management team Have experience implementing and improving financial systems Demonstrate strong budgeting, planning, forecasting and compliance expertise Be highly organised and capable of managing multiple priorities Have proven experience in regulatory financial reporting, including statutory data returns to the Office for Students Be confident liaising with internal and external stakeholders, providing timely reports for University Management and Board Committees Applicants must be able to demonstrate eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum & Nationality Act 2006. Benefits Competitive employer s pension Generous annual leave entitlement Enhanced policies Subsidised clinical treatments Training and development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme And more Please note: CVs will not be accepted as a substitute for the application form. Key Dates Closing date: Wednesday 8 April 2026 Interviews: Thursday 16 April 2026 HSU values diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture offering equality and opportunity for all. We participate in Disability Confident and Mindful Employer schemes and welcome discussions around flexible working. We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants who are serving or have served in the Armed Forces. This post may be subject to an Enhanced or Basic DBS check. If you'd like, I can also create a shorter CharityJob optimised version, or tailor the tone to match your usual style.
Why are we recruiting? PayPoint operates a retail network of over 30,000 local shops through which we deliver a wide range of services to local communities. We manage and settle over £10 billion of omnichannel payments every year. We are embarking on a modernisation of some of our settlement and billing systems thus ensuring that payments from our retailers to our clients and vice versa continue to be managed in an efficient and seamless manner.We are now looking for a Functional Lead to join the team that creates and deploys the technology which supports our Billing and Settlement service. This role will provide the IT to Finance link for Business Central change, owning functional alignment, business readiness and delivery coordination. What will you be doing? As the Functional Lead at PayPoint, you will sit under the Head of Settlement and Billing and work closely with the Product Owner, BC Engineers and finance business owners. You will lead the functional relationship between finance and IT, translate business priorities into clear scope and acceptance, and coordinate delivery to ensure successful business adoption. Responsibilities of the role Take a hands-on role in implementing Business Central customisations and configurations under guidance from the Senior BC Developer Act as the finance facing functional lead, owning relationships with finance owners and representing business needs to IT and delivery teams Lead and co facilitate requirements workshops with the Product Owner, capturing business processes, reporting needs and acceptance criteria Draft and maintain the Business Requirements Document and feature briefs, ensuring clarity on business outcomes and constraints Translate BRD content into user stories and acceptance criteria for the Product Owner to prioritise Coordinate delivery activities and maintain pragmatic delivery plans and schedules that reflect Product Owner priorities; track progress, dependencies and milestones Own UAT planning and execution, coordinate business testers, validate results and sign off acceptance with stakeholders Lead cutover readiness and hypercare coordination to ensure successful transition to business operations Maintain issue, decision and risk logs and escalate materially to the Product Owner and Head of Dept as required Provide business transformation support including training, runbooks and process guides to embed new ways of working Act as a trusted adviser to the Product Owner on business impact, prioritisation trade-offs and stakeholder engagement What would we like from you? This role requires very strong practical experience in finance systems, Business Central functional work or similar finance application domains. You will be expected to join in flight projects quickly, build up a detailed knowledge of PayPoint's Business Central installation and act as the business facing functional lead. You should be comfortable working remotely, able to work in a matrix environment and confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels. What is essential for the role? Minimum 5 years practical experience in finance systems or Business Central functional work Strong facilitation skills and a track record of running workshops with senior finance stakeholders Excellent requirements writing skills, comfortable producing BRDs, clear user stories and crisp acceptance criteria Proven experience coordinating delivery plans and tracking milestones in Azure DevOps or similar tools Experience owning UAT planning and business readiness activities, including training and cutover support Clear communicator able to translate technical implications into business language and to push back where necessary on scope and risk Comfortable working in a matrix environment and engaging with stakeholders at all levels It would be great if you already have Exposure to Business Central configuration and common integration patterns Familiarity with Agile delivery and sprint cadence, and experience working alongside development teams to refine scope and estimate work Prior experience in payment, settlement or billing domains an advantage but not required Basic understanding of data migration considerations What can we do for you? This is a Hybrid role with occasional visits to our Head office in Welwyn Garden CityAs a key member of the Settlement and Billing delivery stream, you will also benefit from a range of company benefits such as: Holiday purchase scheme, with 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. On-site gym (free) and nationwide corporate rate gym membership. Online benefits portal offering discounts on shopping and holidays. Love2Shop Everyday Benefits Card. Contributory company pension scheme. Progression and Development. Private medical insurance and life assurance (with option purchase additional cover Additional benefits available at a discounted rate. Cycle2Work scheme Electric Car Scheme At PayPoint, we're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and feel a sense of belonging. PayPoint is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. Contract type: Permanent Hours: Monday - Friday - 36.25 Hours Per Week Salary: Competitive Closing date for applications: 30th April, 2026REF-
Mar 24, 2026
Full time
Why are we recruiting? PayPoint operates a retail network of over 30,000 local shops through which we deliver a wide range of services to local communities. We manage and settle over £10 billion of omnichannel payments every year. We are embarking on a modernisation of some of our settlement and billing systems thus ensuring that payments from our retailers to our clients and vice versa continue to be managed in an efficient and seamless manner.We are now looking for a Functional Lead to join the team that creates and deploys the technology which supports our Billing and Settlement service. This role will provide the IT to Finance link for Business Central change, owning functional alignment, business readiness and delivery coordination. What will you be doing? As the Functional Lead at PayPoint, you will sit under the Head of Settlement and Billing and work closely with the Product Owner, BC Engineers and finance business owners. You will lead the functional relationship between finance and IT, translate business priorities into clear scope and acceptance, and coordinate delivery to ensure successful business adoption. Responsibilities of the role Take a hands-on role in implementing Business Central customisations and configurations under guidance from the Senior BC Developer Act as the finance facing functional lead, owning relationships with finance owners and representing business needs to IT and delivery teams Lead and co facilitate requirements workshops with the Product Owner, capturing business processes, reporting needs and acceptance criteria Draft and maintain the Business Requirements Document and feature briefs, ensuring clarity on business outcomes and constraints Translate BRD content into user stories and acceptance criteria for the Product Owner to prioritise Coordinate delivery activities and maintain pragmatic delivery plans and schedules that reflect Product Owner priorities; track progress, dependencies and milestones Own UAT planning and execution, coordinate business testers, validate results and sign off acceptance with stakeholders Lead cutover readiness and hypercare coordination to ensure successful transition to business operations Maintain issue, decision and risk logs and escalate materially to the Product Owner and Head of Dept as required Provide business transformation support including training, runbooks and process guides to embed new ways of working Act as a trusted adviser to the Product Owner on business impact, prioritisation trade-offs and stakeholder engagement What would we like from you? This role requires very strong practical experience in finance systems, Business Central functional work or similar finance application domains. You will be expected to join in flight projects quickly, build up a detailed knowledge of PayPoint's Business Central installation and act as the business facing functional lead. You should be comfortable working remotely, able to work in a matrix environment and confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels. What is essential for the role? Minimum 5 years practical experience in finance systems or Business Central functional work Strong facilitation skills and a track record of running workshops with senior finance stakeholders Excellent requirements writing skills, comfortable producing BRDs, clear user stories and crisp acceptance criteria Proven experience coordinating delivery plans and tracking milestones in Azure DevOps or similar tools Experience owning UAT planning and business readiness activities, including training and cutover support Clear communicator able to translate technical implications into business language and to push back where necessary on scope and risk Comfortable working in a matrix environment and engaging with stakeholders at all levels It would be great if you already have Exposure to Business Central configuration and common integration patterns Familiarity with Agile delivery and sprint cadence, and experience working alongside development teams to refine scope and estimate work Prior experience in payment, settlement or billing domains an advantage but not required Basic understanding of data migration considerations What can we do for you? This is a Hybrid role with occasional visits to our Head office in Welwyn Garden CityAs a key member of the Settlement and Billing delivery stream, you will also benefit from a range of company benefits such as: Holiday purchase scheme, with 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. On-site gym (free) and nationwide corporate rate gym membership. Online benefits portal offering discounts on shopping and holidays. Love2Shop Everyday Benefits Card. Contributory company pension scheme. Progression and Development. Private medical insurance and life assurance (with option purchase additional cover Additional benefits available at a discounted rate. Cycle2Work scheme Electric Car Scheme At PayPoint, we're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and feel a sense of belonging. PayPoint is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. Contract type: Permanent Hours: Monday - Friday - 36.25 Hours Per Week Salary: Competitive Closing date for applications: 30th April, 2026REF-
