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About Crowe Crowe is a leading national audit, tax, advisory and consulting firm with global reach and local expertise. We are an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the top 10 accounting networks in the world, with access to more than 40,000 people in over 140+ countries and across more than 800+ offices globally. Our vision is to be recognised as essential to the future success of our clients by helping them to answer tomorrow's questions and make smart decisions that have lasting value through the highest quality audit, tax, advisory and consulting services. Crowe is where talented people can realise their potential, are successful and enjoy what they do by making a positive difference to our clients, communities and each other. At Crowe, our aim is to create a community where regardless of gender, identity, sexuality, race, ethnicity, education or background, everyone is valued, can flourish and achieve their full potential. Purpose of the role: Reporting to the head of Quality Assurance, the overall purpose of the role is to ensure the quality of products meet acceptable standards. You will work closely with development teams and internal stakeholders to understand requirements, design and execute test activities, and identify defects early to support high-quality outcomes. Additionally, you support the front line in achieving these tasks, mentor and coach the front line team to improve the range of issues they can address, handle escalated issues, and assist the National Client Solutions Development Team in delivering the best possible service to the firm. Responsibilities Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Ensure solutions are tested thoroughly before release and meet agreed quality standards Support testing across the full delivery lifecycle, including functional, regression and user acceptance testing Support the adoption of new tools, technologies and testing approaches where appropriate Liaising with the Development team and Technical department regarding specifications Performing routine inspections to ensure changes meet the criteria of the specifications Supporting front line support teams by advising of resolving escalated issues as necessary Documenting and reporting product defects to internal or external development teams Making recommendations for improvements Develop user guidance and release notes Leaising with internal internal infrastructure to release updates to the Firm Identify, log, track and retest defects, working closely with developers to support resolution Associated admin tasks Technical skills, experience & knowledge: Problem solving and solution driven Excellent attention to detail High level of I.T. literacy Excellent communication skills both written and oral Ability to work to deadlines when required Excellent organisational and time management skills Minimum of two years of experience performing quality assurance Knowledge of relevant regulatory standards Ability to work efficiently under minimal supervision Knowledge of quality assurance concepts Knowledge of agile development principles Why choose Crowe? At Crowe we understand that it is often the culture and values of a firm that are most important when looking for a new workplace. Whether you're working in statutory audit, corporate tax or you're a marketing or HR specialist, we place our people at the centre of everything that we do; promoting a collaborative, inclusive and friendly culture while remaining passionate about supporting and developing our people as they build their careers. We listen to our people and adapt to their changing needs alongside the needs of our growing business. We invest in our people to help them be the best they can be. We value new ideas and innovation, and welcome people who are committed to making a difference by delivering excellent services to our people, clients and communities. At Crowe, you will find the specialist knowledge, the resources and the commitment to help you build a satisfying and rewarding career, with continued learning and development, highly competitive salaries and flexible benefits. We want to create the best environment for our people to grow and thrive and recognise the importance of offering a flexible approach to our working environment, which we would be happy to discuss with you further. Crowe is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in recruitment and employment. We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings to our organisation, driving effectiveness in our teams and providing our clients with a quality service. Entry and progression within the firm is determined solely by the application of objective criteria, personal performance and merit which is supported by a clearly defined career pathway

Head of Enterprise Architecture Contract: Permanent, Full Time 35 hours per week Location: London, UK UK hybrid working a minimum of 40 % of working time is spent face-to-face (London office, external meetings or travel). 60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid means roughly three days wherever you work best and two days together in person. Salary: £71,481/-per year with excellent benefits. We offer competitive, market-aligned starting salaries. While most roles are offered at the advertised starting salary, we may adjust this in exceptional cases depending on a candidate s experience, skills, and potential. Change starts with water. Change starts with you. Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people s potential and create a fairer future. About WaterAid We re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen. About the team The Head of Enterprise Architecture sits within the IT Leadership Team and reports directly to the Director of IT. The role leads the newly established Enterprise Architecture function consisting of a small data engineering team and a data governance lead. Enterprise Architecture is one of the core pillars of WaterAid s IT & Technology planning, along with Global IT Service & Delivery, Global Cybersecurity & Global IT Portfolio & Strategic Engagement. About the role The Head of Enterprise Architecture provides strategic leadership for enterprise, data, and solution architecture across WaterAid UK and supports global initiatives. This role sets the vision for organisation-wide architecture, ensuring that business strategy is underpinned by scalable, responsive, and sustainable technology and data ecosystems. The postholder is responsible for the oversight of data architecture, engineering, integration, and governance to drive business value and data maturity. In this role, you will: Enterprise Architecture Strategy and Governance: Define, implement and develop WaterAid s enterprise architecture strategy and embed governance across delivery lifecycles. Data Architecture and Data Engineering Leadership: Oversee WaterAid UK s data architecture and lead the Data Engineering function, ensuring scalable, secure data platforms, integrations and pipelines. Strategic IT Leadership: Act as a key advisor within the IT Senior Leadership Team, shaping IT strategy, influencing planning and prioritisation, and ensuring technology addresses organisational requirements. Stakeholder Engagement and Change Adoption: Engage senior leaders to translate business needs into architectural outcomes and lead the adoption of architectural best practices, agile approaches and continuous improvement. Champion WaterAid s commitment to equity, inclusion and safeguarding. To be successful, you will need: Strong experience in EA and data architecture methodologies and frameworks (e.g. TOGAF) with the ability to translate business strategy into technology and data solutions. Proficiency in data modelling, integration, cloud and hybrid environments (we are a Microsoft Azure house), and practical experience of data engineering and lifecycle processes. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary technical teams and influence senior stakeholders, including communicating complex concepts to non-specialists. Strong knowledge of data governance, regulatory compliance (including GDPR). Security and risk management frameworks. Although not essential, we d prefer you to have: Professional certifications in enterprise/data architecture frameworks or cloud technologies (e.g. TOGAF, Zachman, Azure). Working knowledge of data engineering languages (SQL, Python), Business Intelligence tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau) and experience with predictive analytics projects. Experience in a charity, public sector, or similar mission-driven organisation. Closing date: Applications close 12:00 PM UK time on 24th April 2026 . Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 4th May. Shortlisting and interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis, and the role may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, we encourage you to apply at an early stage. How to apply: Apply to upload your CV and Cover Letter. Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application? At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well. Pre employment screening To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Benefits 36 days holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays) Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave Employer pension contribution up to 10 % Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Season ticket loan Free annual eye tests Give as you Earn charitable giving scheme Enhanced parental leave (maternity, adoption/surrogacy, shared parental and paternity) Sabbaticals One paid volunteer day each year As part of our annual leave policy, all employees receive three additional days of annual leave on top of their standard allocation of 25 days. These days are designated to cover the period when our UK office closes between Christmas and New Year, allowing all UK WaterAiders to take a well-deserved break. These days are automatically scheduled and cannot be changed or moved. Annual leave is accrued based on your start date. If sufficient leave has not been accrued by the time of the closure, the 3 days will be taken as unpaid leave or pro-rated, depending on your circumstances. Our People Promise We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values. Equal Opportunities We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation. Safeguarding We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks). Together, we ll change the world through water. Join us and be part of the change!

Test Manager Inverclyde area - hybrid Up to 65k + benefits Head Resourcing is delighted to be working with a transport operator as they look to hire an experienced Test Manager to lead and coordinate QA activities across their diverse and complex IT estate. Our client is the largest operator in their industry in the UK and offer vital transport links throughout the UK. What you'll be doing: Define and govern an end-to-end test strategy across applications, infrastructure, and data integrations, including quality gates and compliance standards. Lead and mentor client-side test teams, providing clear direction, oversight, and escalation management across projects and releases. Oversee all testing activities including planning, execution, defect management, reporting, test environments, and test data preparation. Drive continuous improvement through automation, quality metrics, and KPIs to improve coverage, cycle times, and release readiness. Collaborate with delivery partners, vendors, and stakeholders to align testing approaches and provide clear progress and risk reporting. Skills you'll bring: At least 3 years in a Test Management position Demonstrable experience managing testing across complex IT landscapes Strong knowledge of both functional and non-functional testing Familiarity with automated testing tools and frameworks (Selenium, JMeter, Postman) and CI/CD pipelines Comfortable working with test management and defect tracking tools (Jira, Zephyr, TestRail, ALM) Solid understand of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery mythologies Excellent stakeholder management skills If this role sounds of interest, please apply for a confidential chat to find out more.

Head of Finance to £88,000 Comprehensive Benefit Package Fully Agile Manchester We are delighted to be partnering exclusively with One Manchester to appoint a high-calibre Head of Finance to provide strategic leadership across the finance function.This is a pivotal senior role, working closely with the Director of Finance & Procurement, CFO and Executive Leadership Team to ensure strong click apply for full job details

The Academy of Medical Sciences is expanding its central events function and is seeking a confident and well-organised Events Officer to help deliver an ambitious programme of events at the heart of UK biomedical and health research. This role offers an excellent opportunity to build your events career within a respected national organisation. Working with the Events Manager (also being recruited) and colleagues across the Academy, you will support the planning and delivery of high-profile in-person, hybrid and digital events. You'll gain hands-on experience across the full event life cycle, work with leading experts and stakeholders, and help deliver professional, inclusive events that inform, convene and inspire. The Academy of Medical Sciences sits at the forefront of UK health and biomedical research by bringing together leading expertise to shape policy, drive innovation and improve lives. We are now building for the future. Through a bold and carefully planned transformation, we are aligning our structure, roles and resources with our ambitions to ensure we are sustainable, focused and ready to deliver even greater impact in the years ahead. At the heart of this is a new Chief Operating Officer (COO) Directorate, designed to strengthen how we plan, collaborate and deliver across the Academy. Alongside this, we are reshaping parts of our organisation so that our people and resources are focused where they matter most - supporting our Fellowship and the wider medical sciences community. This is a rare moment to join. You'll be part of an organisation with real momentum, working alongside outstanding colleagues and partners, and helping to shape how a respected national institution evolves. If you want your work to be purposeful, visible and impactful - and to play a role in advancing medical science and improving health - we would love to hear from you. Benefits We provide our staff with a comprehensive benefits package outlined as follows: Generous pension scheme with flexible contributions - we contribute between 8% - 13% of your gross salary (with employee contributions of 3% - 8%) Life assurance at three times your salary Hybrid and agile working. 50% office attendance 26 days annual leave, plus Christmas closure days and bank holidays Buying and selling leave Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave (subject to a qualifying period) Complimentary subscriptions to Headspace and Classpass to support your physical and mental wellbeing Support through tailored learning and development A range of enhanced benefits become available once you've completed your probation period For more information and to apply, please visit our careers page. Closing date: 5.00pm on 20 April 2026. Interview date: w/c 27 April 2026.

At Bidwells, we are driven by our mission to providethe UK's most sustainable and innovative property advice. For over 185 years,we have been at the forefront of real estate and have expanded our influencefrom our Cambridge head office across the Golden Triangle and beyond. In 2024, Bidwells became among the pioneering UKproperty consultancies to receive BCorp accreditation,reflecting our commitment to being a responsible, purpose-driven business. The Rural team atBidwells manages, consults, and offers strategic advice on over a million acresof farmland and estates across the country, working with some of the UK'stop-performing rural businesses and landowners including Cambridge and Oxfordcolleges, pension funds, charities and companies. Our Cambridge officeis home to our biggest rural team across our 11 sites and is one of the largestrural teams in the UK. Within the 60 strong team there is a vast array ofknowledge coming from graduates through to equity partners. We pride ourselves onthe progression and development we offer our people and within Rural, this isno exception. The team specialise in estate and farm strategy and management,professional work, diversification, rural agency, and natural capital andbiodiversity net gain. What you will be doing Youwill play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of day to dayoperations, supporting the team with a wide range of administrative tasks. Yourresponsibilities will include: Coordinating meetings, appointments, room bookings, and travel arrangements Handling incoming calls, managing enquiries, and taking accurate messages Typing, compiling, and assisting with terms of engagement, letters, memos, minutes, agendas, file notes, and reports Managing post and correspondence Raising fee invoices and assisting with debtor chasing, liaising with Finance as needed Setting up new files, retrieving archived files, and maintaining organised paper and electronic filing systems Photocopying, scanning, printing, and binding documents Greeting visitors and providing refreshments Supporting the team with any other reasonable administrative duties About You We're looking forsomeone who brings energy, accuracy, and a positive attitude to their work. Theideal candidate will have: Strong proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook Excellent administrative and organisational abilities Clear, articulate communication skills-both written and verbal A professional and confident telephone manner A collaborative approach, with a willingness to learn and a good sense of humour Good numeracy skills for invoicing Exceptional attention to detail and document management Self motivation and the ability to work to deadlines Confidence to use your own initiative Calmness under pressure and the ability to prioritise effectively The ability to work with individuals at all levels Previous experience in a professional services environment and/or an interest in property or rural affairs, or experience in a similar administrative role WhyBidwells? We're a different kind of business. Whilst we're amajor player in the property sector, Bidwells remains a privately-owned,independent Partnership, with an inclusive, entrepreneurial culture. We giveour people autonomy and take the time to listen. What's init for you Competitive Salary: We recognise and reward talent with generous salary, car allowance/company car and group bonus scheme (delete as appropriate) . As a Real LivingWage employer, we're committed to fair pay that reflects the true cost ofliving. Comprehensive Benefits: Including up to 8% matched pension, 28 days holiday (+ bank holidays) as a minimum, along with your birthday off work, a wellness day, paid sabbaticals, private medical cover, medicash plan, lifestyle discounts and perks, and more. Professional Development: Continuous learning, study support and promotion opportunities. Innovative Culture: Be part of a forward-thinking team at the forefront of industry trends. Family Friendly: We offer enhanced family leave policies to support individuals close to you. Work-Life Balance: We value your well-being and offer agile working to support it. Recruitment agencies: Bidwells onlypay agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place and that agency hasbeen contacted and directed by a member of our Talent Acquisition Team to workon a specific vacancy. We do not pay agency fees when speculative andunsolicited CVs are submitted to Bidwells or any of our employees other thanvia our Applicant Tracking System and through our recruitment process. If thisis not adhered to, agency fees will not be paid. Submission of any unsolicitedCVs or proposals to Bidwells will be deemed evidence of full and unlimitedacceptance of this approach.

JOB DESCRIPTION School Improvement Lead (Primary) Soulbury 31-34 Permanent/ Full Time (35 hrs per week) About Us: Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth's communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan 'Our Future, Our Lambeth . With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment. Please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page . About the Team: This role is central to shaping the strategic direction and continued success of the Lambeth Schools Partnership (LSP). You will lead the development and delivery of strategies, training, and initiatives that raise achievement in Lambeth primary schools and improve outcomes for all pupils. A key aspect of the role includes securing funding and generating income to sustain and expand LSP priorities. You will be joining a highly committed team and Board who are dedicated to improving outcomes for children and young people, and to supporting schools and school leaders across the borough. Working closely with the LSP Board, the Director of Education and Learning, and the Education and Learning Senior Leadership Team, you will help ensure the Partnership grows and evolves in line with the emerging needs of schools. The role also offers opportunities to innovate, develop new areas of work, and shape services that respond to the priorities of the LSP and the wider education landscape. About the Role: In this pivotal role, you will play a major part in delivering the Lambeth Schools Partnership (LSP) education priorities and improving outcomes for children and young people. Working closely with the LSP Board, headteachers, and the Lambeth Education and Learning Service, you will: Drive the delivery of LSP education priorities, working closely with the LSP Board, headteachers, and Lambeth Education and Learning Service. Lead an agile, high quality school improvement offer informed by national and local policy. Develop and deliver strategies, training, and professional development to strengthen Primary school leadership, management, and curriculum quality. Enhance support for headteachers and governing bodies, including a strong governance offer with Lambeth Governor Services. Provide expert leadership, challenge, and training to school leaders and staff. Oversee robust quality assurance of all school improvement activity. Build the capacity of primary clusters to deliver effective school improvement interventions. Ensure strong monitoring, support, and early intervention for schools causing concern; contribute to Action Group processes. Monitor performance across Primary schools and report on progress, challenges, and outcomes. Identify opportunities to expand services, close gaps, and grow LSP membership. Support leadership development programmes and contribute to income generation, bids, and contract reporting. Champion equality, diversity, and community cohesion. How to Apply: To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked "A" for application: Job Description and Person Specification We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement. Recruitment Timelines: Advert close date: 11:59pm on 20th April 2026. Shortlisting: 23rd April 2026. Interviews: 6th May 2026. Please click here to view: Lambeth Staff Benefits DBS wording - Remove/amend as required Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at You will be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found here Cifas Contact Information: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Amanda Butler Assistant Director Education Standards, Safeguarding & Partnerships at . At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.

Hybrid/London (50% office attendance) We are seeking a Grants Manager to join the Research Talent, Policy and Programmes Team and take oversight for the delivery of a sub-set of the Academy's UK and international grants portfolio to support our strategy, and - notably - our strategic priority to support the next generation of researchers to reach their full potential. Working in a small team gives you the opportunity to develop line management skills, set and manage your budgets and be directly involved in securing funding for our schemes. You will keep abreast of developments in UK medical research funding policies and the wider career policy context to ensure that the Academy's grants schemes remain innovative, attractive and fit for purpose. What you will be doing Scheme Delivery Managing a subset of our portfolio of UK and/or international grant schemes, maintaining and developing robust operational processes in accordance with the high standards of the Academy. Drafting funding proposals, in liaison with the Head of Grant Schemes, for existing and potential new schemes. Developing and implementing new grants schemes and all associated processes and documentation, as required. Producing high-quality reports, briefing and updates for both an internal and external audience. This includes the preparation of papers for Council, Officers and other Academy meetings, as required. Being mindful of national and international developments in grant-making and exploring how the Academy's schemes align with other emerging initiatives. Working with senior management to ensure the Academy implements best practice. Supporting with the monitoring of grant progress. Line Management Line managing the Senior Grants Officer and overseeing their development. Supporting the Senior Grants Officer to administer their portfolio of grants, to include dealing with enquiries; the promotion of schemes; eligibility checking of applications; the organisation of peer review; the preparation of committee papers; attendance at panel meetings; providing reports and financial information; the awarding of the grants and their continued management; and providing feedback to both successful and unsuccessful applicants. Project managing and supporting other Senior Grants Officers. Budgeting Developing and managing the budgets for a portfolio of grant schemes and/or activities, in line with internal management systems, to include the regular forecasting and monitoring of expenditure. Working closely with the Finance Department. Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Development Establishing contacts and liaising with a range of stakeholders, including Higher Education Institutions, funding agencies, delivery partners, other professional bodies and early research leaders, in order to ensure the Academy offer is reflective of the current landscape and that we are responsive to continued developments. Liaising with the Academy's Communications and Policy teams to ensure the grant schemes relate to the Academy's wider strategy and to raise the profile of our schemes. Working across the organisation, with individuals from different departments and at varying levels of seniority. Other Responsibilities Developing and overseeing meetings and celebrations for award holders, including regular inductions, training workshops and scientific meetings. Undertaking any other ad-hoc duties that can be reasonably expected of this post. What you'll bring to the role Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written). A confident and friendly team player/collaborator (within and across teams), who is comfortable dealing with individuals at a senior level. An enthusiasm (and ideally experience) for line management and helping others to develop. Experience and understanding of the medical research/academic environment. An interest in biomedical and health research. High level numeracy. Excellent IT skills. The ability to think analytically. A demonstrable ability to effectively build and maintain partnerships/networks. Excellent organisational skills. The ability to travel from time-to-time - either in the UK or overseas. Benefits We provide our staff with a comprehensive benefits package, including: Generous pension scheme with flexible contributions - we contribute between 8% - 13% of your gross salary (with employee contributions of 3% - 8%). Life assurance at three times your salary. Hybrid and agile working. 50% office attendance. 26 days annual leave, plus Christmas closure days and bank holidays. Buying and selling leave. Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave (subject to a qualifying period). Complimentary subscriptions to Headspace and Classpass to support your physical and mental wellbeing. Support through tailored learning and development. A range of enhanced benefits become available once you've completed your probation period. If you have any queries about this vacancy, please contact For more information and to apply, please visit our careers page. Closing date: 5.00pm on 10 April 2026. Interview date: w/c 20 April 2026 (online).

The Academy of Medical Sciences' FORUM is a neutral, independent platform for bringing together leaders from research, industry, the health system, charities and Government to share insight, exchange evidence and explore solutions to complex challenges in health and life sciences. Relevant Academy priorities for this role include, but are not limited to: Improving health outcomes in the UK and internationally Mobilising the UK health research system to turn discovery into practice. Making the UK the best place in the world to have a career in medical sciences As Senior Policy Officer, you will help shape and deliver this high impact cross-sector programme - ensuring the Academy convenes the right people, on the right issues, at the right time. In the next year, policy areas you will work on may include prevention and early detection, using clinical evidence to speed up translation from discovery to patient impact, inclusion of underrepresented groups in research, and the use of AI and data across biomedical sciences. You will lead delivery of a portfolio of policy meetings and workshops, produce influential outputs, and manage relationships across the FORUM network. You will use evidence, stakeholder insight and sound judgement to support decisions about where the Academy should focus its convening power, helping us maximise our impact while maintaining the high standards and values that underpin our work. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape conversations across the life sciences and contribute to improving health through evidence-informed policy. FORUM is a cross-sectoral programme, and we welcome applications from people with a variety of professional backgrounds. You might have experience in healthcare (including allied health profession such as nursing), medical research, Government, regulation, humanities, economics, community engagement, and/or industry. This list is not exhaustive, please do contact us if you would like to discuss the relevance of your experience. Benefits Generous pension scheme with flexible contributions - we contribute between 8% - 13% of your gross salary (with employee contributions of 3% - 8%) Life assurance at three times your salary Hybrid and agile working. 50% office attendance 26 days annual leave, plus Christmas closure days and bank holidays Buying and selling leave Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave (subject to a qualifying period) Complimentary subscriptions to Headspace and Classpass to support your physical and mental wellbeing Support through tailored learning and development A range of enhanced benefits become available once you've completed your probation period For more information and to apply, please visit our careers page. Closing date: 9.00am on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. Interview date: Tuesday, 28 April 2026 (online).

Head of Retail Development Zachary Daniels are proud to be supporting a leading organic and sustainable food business in launching their first owned retail stores with the ambition to grow into a national cluster. The Opportunity We are seeking a highly entrepreneurial Head of Retail Development who has a passion for fresh food to lead the full end-to-end launch of new stores. The successful candidate will be personally responsible for delivering every aspect of the store rollout, from site acquisition and property negotiations, to shop fit, ranging, merchandising and marketing. You will be building processes as you go and shaping the retail model from the ground up. There is no large corporate support team success depends on your ability to get things done, think commercially and problem-solve on the fly. Key Responsibilities Identify, secure and negotiate leases for new retail sites Manage store design, shop fit and operational setup from start to finish Develop ranging and merchandising strategies, particularly for fresh and perishable products Plan and execute store launch marketing and customer engagement Oversee budgets, timelines and KPIs for all development activities Work closely with supply chain, operations and commercial teams in a practical, solution-focused way Build and lead a small core team as the store cluster grows This role of Head of Retail Development requires someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and can lead from the front, managing both strategy and execution. Candidate Profile The ideal candidate for the Head of Retail Development will be: Experienced in fresh food retail or grocery, ideally with hands-on store development experience Proven ability to launch new stores independently without relying on large support structures Highly practical and solutions-oriented, comfortable problem-solving on site Commercially astute, with experience managing budgets, timelines, and performance KPIs Confident making strategic and operational decisions in a small, agile team Passionate about sustainable, organic or ethical retail Typical backgrounds include: Senior Retail Development Manager or Head of Retail at grocery or specialty food brands Operations leads with experience in store openings Entrepreneurs or consultants with hands-on retail rollout experience Package Salary: 75,000 - 100,000, based on experience Performance-based bonus Potential involvement in future store expansion and cluster strategy This confidential position as Head of Retail Development represents a rare opportunity to shape the retail presence of a growing and successful organic brand from the ground up. BH35769

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Audit quality is central to our strategy as an Audit Stream, the key ingredient to our success. Consistent high audit quality enables us to attract, develop and retain talented people and be proud of our work. Audit quality allows us to compete in the market and demonstrate that we can play a key role in market reform. Consistently high audit quality does not happen by chance. It requires a mindset and culture of challenge and professional scepticism, appropriate resources both people and intellectual, investment in central support for engagement teams and technology solutions. Within the last year we have increased our headcount significantly, invested in new partners, and commenced a significant investment programme in our central quality support team. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. This is an opportunity for talented, high performing and ambitious Senior Manager to join the Audit Stream Risk and Reporting team in the AQD in an exciting period and help to shape the role and the expanding team. You will report into the Audit Stream Risk and Reporting Partner and work closely with Audit Stream Risk and Reporting Director. The Audit Stream Risk and Reporting team is a growing team and provides support to audit teams when audit risk and contractual issues emerge on audit engagements and with audit reporting matters. The role will include providing the teams with proactive support to resolve the issue and involving specialists from the wider AQD team when required. As part of this supportive and knowledgeable team, you'll have a chance to use and develop your technical skills to solve complex issues and contribute to the delivery of high quality audits. The key responsibilities of the role includes: Triaging and handling queries on form and content of audit report, engagement letters and other reporting matters Review and approval of non-standard engagement letters, amendments to terms of business, hold harmless letters and NDAs. Advise on audit stream risk issues that emerge ensuring that the correct support is provided to the audit team and review of audit working papers when required. Approval of modified audit reports and non-standard audit reports including component auditor reporting. Take responsibility for ad hoc projects and ensure that all processes and controls related to audit stream risk and reporting are correctly implemented to support a System of Quality Management, ensuring that any remediation points are addressed. Proactively identify wider risk and reporting issues and implement policies and guidance to assist the audit teams. Write and maintain templates, manuals, guidance and articles for use by the audit teams. Contribute to audit quality initiatives led by the wider Audit Quality Department. You'll be someone with: ACA or similar professional accountancy qualification. Recent audit experience working on PIE and listed audit engagements or performed an internal role advising on PIE and listed entities. Excellent practical and technical audit risk and reporting experience. Ability to be objective and sceptical and to have confidence to challenge more senior members of an audit team. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a small team and able to use own initiative. Ability to think innovatively and creatively to identify ways to improve processes and guidance. Attention to detail. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including an ability to communicate difficult messages. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work. An awareness of the UK regulatory requirements is useful but not essential. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Head of Finance to £88,000 Comprehensive Benefit Package Fully Agile Manchester We are delighted to be partnering exclusively with One Manchester to appoint a high-calibre Head of Finance to provide strategic leadership across the finance function. This is a pivotal senior role, working closely with the Director of Finance & Procurement, CFO and Executive Leadership Team to ensure strong financial governance, regulatory compliance and long-term financial sustainability in support of the Corporate Plan. The Opportunity As Head of Finance, you will hold overall accountability for statutory and management reporting, treasury management, long-term financial planning and the integrity of financial controls across the organisation. You will lead and develop a high-performing finance team, driving excellence across financial governance, systems and data integrity while providing insight, assurance and constructive challenge at executive level. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced senior finance leader who thrives in a values-driven, customer-focused environment. Key Responsibilities Lead the finance function, ensuring a robust financial control environment and high standards of governance Own statutory and management reporting, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP, FRS102 and Housing SORP Lead year-end processes and manage external audit relationships Oversee budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning aligned to the Corporate Plan Lead treasury strategy implementation, cashflow forecasting and liquidity management Deliver robust financial modelling, stress testing and scenario planning Ensure tax compliance and efficiency Oversee rent and service charge governance Maintain strong banking relationships and treasury risk management Champion financial systems development and data integrity Actively manage financial risk in line with regulatory standards About You We are seeking an experienced finance leader who combines strong technical capability with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams. You will bring: Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) with significant senior finance leadership experience. Proven leadership capability, with experience managing and developing finance teams, coaching individuals and building a high-performing, accountable culture. Strong technical expertise in statutory reporting and audited financial statements, including group consolidation and compliance with relevant accounting standards. Strategic thinking and analytical capability, with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear insight to support decision-making. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with senior leaders across the organisation. A values-driven leadership approach, a visible and inspiring leader who builds trust, champions accountability and creates an environment where people thrive. Why Apply? This role offers the opportunity to shape financial strategy within a complex, regulated organisation committed to delivering excellent services across its communities. You will join a forward-thinking leadership team in an organisation that actively promotes integrity, inclusion and continuous improvement. To Apply For a confidential discussion, please contact: Claire Bayman (phone number removed) (url removed) Alternatively, apply online for immediate review Bayman Atkinson Smythe Ltd (BAS) has been appointed as the exclusive recruitment partner for this appointment. All applications, introductions or enquiries should be directed to BAS. Any direct or third-party applications received by the client will be forwarded to BAS for consideration.

We're looking for a highly organised and confident communicator to join the Academy as our Briefing Hub Officer. Sitting at the heart of our briefing activity, you'll help senior leaders make well-informed decisions by coordinating, shaping and quality-assuring high-profile briefings. You'll manage briefing requests across the organisation, agree priorities and deadlines, and turn complex input into clear, accessible materials such as background notes and Q&A packs. Working closely with senior colleagues and experts, you'll bring clarity, strong judgement and excellent writing skills to fast moving, high stakes work. If you enjoy influence, pace and precision, we'd love to hear from you. The Academy of Medical Sciences sits at the forefront of UK health and biomedical research by bringing together leading expertise to shape policy, drive innovation and improve lives. We are now building for the future. Through a bold and carefully planned transformation, we are aligning our structure, roles and resources with our ambitions to ensure we are sustainable, focused and ready to deliver even greater impact in the years ahead. At the heart of this is a new Chief Operating Officer (COO) Directorate, designed to strengthen how we plan, collaborate and deliver across the Academy. Alongside this, we are reshaping parts of our organisation so that our people and resources are focused where they matter most - supporting our Fellowship and the wider medical sciences community. This is a rare moment to join. You'll be part of an organisation with real momentum, working alongside outstanding colleagues and partners, and helping to shape how a respected national institution evolves. If you want your work to be purposeful, visible and impactful - and to play a role in advancing medical science and improving health - we would love to hear from you. Benefits We provide our staff with a comprehensive benefits package outlined as follows: Generous pension scheme with flexible contributions - we contribute between 8% - 13% of your gross salary (with employee contributions of 3% - 8%) Life assurance at three times your salary Hybrid and agile working. 50% office attendance 26 days annual leave, plus Christmas closure days and bank holidays Buying and selling leave Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave (subject to a qualifying period) Complimentary subscriptions to Headspace and Classpass to support your physical and mental wellbeing Support through tailored learning and development A range of enhanced benefits become available once you've completed your probation period For more information and to apply, please visit our careers page. Closing date: 9.00am on 13 April 2026. Interview date: w/c 20 April 2026.

Description SOFTWARE ENGINEER Location: This is a Hybrid role. Whiteley, Hampshire Clearance Required: This role will require attainment and maintenance of SC clearance We're looking for a Software Engineer to design, develop and deliver high quality software solutions that solve real business and mission critical problems. You'll work across the full development lifecycle, applying agreed standards, tools and processes to build, test, debug and document reliable applications. Collaborating with system users and technical teams, you'll analyse requirements, resolve defects, and ensure software meets performance, quality and compliance expectations. Typical Duties: Design software using functional and/or object oriented methodologies Implement software solutions and/or tools that contain logical and mathematical solutions Conduct functional, unit testing and/or early system integration testing Investigate problems identified during test, including problem diagnosis and resolution Prepare operating instructions for the software application and/or tool Document and present research findings to relevant stakeholders Apply the appropriate standards, processes and principles in his/her daily activities Required Skills: Experience of developing software in C and/or C++. Experience of developing on Real Time Operating System (RTOS) like Linux. Knowledge of configuration management within a software engineering environment (e.g. Subversion, Git). Knowledge of infrastructure as code and container technologies (e.g Docker). Experience of Agile development (e.g. Scrum, SAFe). Experience of Atlassian tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence). Ability to work as part of a software development team. Enthusiastic self-starter with good verbal communication. Excellent written communication through the use of presentations and reports. Adherence to process within a software development environment. Ability to work with due attention to schedule and cost constraints. Comprehensive understanding of various software development methodologies. Desired Skills: Experience with public cloud platforms (e.g. AWS). Experience of the complete system life cycle from problem definition through to deployment. Understanding of the principles of systems engineering, and integration and test. Software development within a real-time and/or safety related system. Experience of developing software in Java. Knowledge of COTS integration technologies (e.g. Apache Camel, Apache Kafka). Experience of systems / software design tools (e.g. Enterprise Architect, Camo Systems Modeller). What we do for you: At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work life balance. We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes: Contributory Pension Scheme Private Medical Insurance 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays) Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme and much more!) Flexi-Time Working Commitment to Diversity: We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs. Who We Are: Leidos UK & Europe - we work to make the worldsafer, healthier, andmore efficient through technology, engineering andscience. Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation. What Makes Us Different: Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change. Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours. People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Pay Range: £47,600.00-£61,000.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. About Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, . Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at . If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.